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Groove Perspectives - The Ultimate Pack : Darryn Farrugia [2 books & 2 CD's] The ultimate pack includes the original book & CD and the new play along book & CD! Musictek is proud to announce the release of Darryn Farrugia's The Groove Perspective Play along book & CD RRP $59.95 |
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The Groove Perspectives Play-Along : Darryn Farrugia [Book & CD] The Groove Perspectives playalong picks up where Groove Perspectives left off, by placing various grooves and concepts into a musical context. This book and CD package contains five charts, explanations of the grooves, and structured breakdowns of each piece. The accompanying CD contains two versions of each track - with and without drums. Hear Darryn's approach, play the written chart, then apply your own creative ideas to the play-along version. RRP $34.95
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Modern Drummer Festival 2011 [2 x DVD] The Modern Drummer Festival 2011 took place at Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey, and Hudson Music captures all the action on this exciting and educational DVD set. On the main stage, Gil Sharone (Stolen Babies/Dillinger Escape Plan) expands on concepts found in his Wicked Beats DVD, Trevor Lawrence Jr. (Herbie Hancock/Dr. Dre) performing in hip-hop and fusion styles (including a duet with percussionist Taku Hirano), jazz innovator Jeff "Tain" Watts presents an incredible set with his stellar quartet, prog/metal star Aquiles Priester performs a blistering set of songs from Hangar and Freakeys, and, finally, drum superstar Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez performs with The New World Order, an all-star world music group put together just for the festival. In addition to the main show, also included are two enlightening master classes. Jazz legend John Riley (Vanguard Jazz Orchestra) demonstrates rhythms that can be heard from various polyrhythmic perspectives, while top country drummer Jim Riley (Rascal Flatts) demonstrates and discusses his approach to versatility in various styles, and rudimental concepts. A printable PDF eBook is also included, containing transcriptions of select performances and other educational info. This DVD package presents not only a chance to relive the Modern Drummer Festival, but to study and learn the concepts presented by these great artists in depth and detail not possible just by attending the event. RRP $44.95
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Todd Sucherman : Methods and Mechanics II Life on the Road: Songs, Solos, Stories and Lessons [2 x DVD] The four-hour, 2-DVD set includes 15 song performances with analysis and breakdowns, including the music of Styx and others. Todd also covers topics such as odd phrasing, hand exercises and applications, concepts for practice routines, and an extensive look at ghost notes. He also touches on several topics rarely covered on other drum DVDs, including career development ideas and concepts to navigate through life as a touring/working musician. Many other concepts and tips are also presented, along with several new drum solos. "Todd is a world-class drummer, and one of the leading lights in rock drumming right now," says Hudson Music Senior Drum Editor Joe Bergamini. "So we were delighted when we had the opportunity to team up with Todd on this DVD and his forthcoming book project. With these products, Todd shows that he is not only a great player, but also a great educator." "I'm excited to team up with Hudson Music for my second DVD release," says Todd. "I feel it's important to pass on useful information to other musicians and the next generation of players. There's unique information on Methods and Mechanics II— musically and conceptually—to help prepare musicians for working and touring in the 21st century. It is my hope that viewers are entertained, inspired, and excited to get behind their drum kits." RRP $44.95 |
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Neil Peart - Taking Center Stage: A Lifetime of Live Performance [3 x DVD]
Hudson Music has announced the release of a groundbreaking new 3-DVD set from Neil Peart, one of the true living legends of drumming. In Taking Center Stage: A Lifetime of Live Performance, Neil examines the details and challenges of performing in front of a live audience. Drawing from over 30 years of touring the world, Neil breaks down, demonstrates, and performs classic drum parts from songs spanning the entire Rush catalog, thereby giving the viewer the most in-depth insight into Neil's body of work ever documented. Filmed in various locations over the course of a year, Neil takes you on a behind- the-scenes look at Rush's 2010-11 Time Machine Tour. This includes rare and exclusive footage of Neil's personal pre-tour rehearsals and backstage events at a Rush concert (including a visit to the soundcheck, an unprecedented backstage interview, and Neil's warm-up routine). Neil then presents (in an interview setting with Hudson's Joe Bergamini) a detailed look at every single song in the Time Machine set list (which includes the entire Moving Pictures album). Each song features analysis and demonstrations (including slowmotion), which are coupled with a detailed PDF eBook containing transcriptions of Neil's parts. At the end of each song discussion, the viewer is transported onstage to a Rush concert to see the actual live performance of the song from the perspective of the drum cameras only (with an exclusive, custom audio mix that features the drums heard slightly louder than a normal concert DVD mix). With in-studio rehearsal footage, backstage scenes, live concert performances, and breathtaking interview footage filmed in Death Valley National Park, California, this package documents not only Neil's approach to live performance, but the very essence of his drumming style, on all the classic Rush songs, including "Tom Sawyer," "Subdivisions," "YYZ," "The Spirit of Radio," "Free Will," "Limelight," "Far Cry," and many more. The DVD also includes discussion, analysis, and performance of the newest Rush song, "Caravan," and extensive bonus content. "Working with Neil is always a great experience," says Hudson Music co-president Rob Wallis, "and this program has raised the bar we set years ago with our previous Neil videos. This project has been quite a ride that started over two and a half years ago, and has led to travels from concert stages in the Northeast to the mountains in Death Valley. I feel it is a definitive work that captures Neil's approach, covering a wide range of topics along with analysis of much of the classic Rush song catalog that we have been wanting to delve into with him for a long time." This DVD package is a must-have for Neil Peart and Rush fans, other musicians, or anyone interested in a collection of insights on live performance, beautifully shot and eloquently delivered.
RRP $59.95
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James Gadson - Funk and R&B Drumming [DVD]
Drummer, producer, singer, and songwriter James Gadson has worked with the world's top performing artists, including Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Bill Withers, The Temptations, Ramsey Lewis, Marvin Gaye, Herbie Hancock, Patrice Rushen, the Pointer Sisters, Herb Alpert, the 5th Dimension, Smokey Robinson, B.B. King, Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole, and Paul McCartney. On this DVD, James demonstrates and explains the many funk and rhythm & blues beats in his entertaining and enthusiastic manner. This session includes several live performances with talented sidemen June Yamagishi on guitar, Toru Tsuzuki on keyboards, and Ko Shimizu on bass guitar.
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Danny Gottlieb: The Evolution of Jazz Drumming [Book / CD /DVD]
The most complete and comprehensive historical analysis of the drummers who created and defined modern jazz drumming in print. Featuring Baby Dodds, Sid Catlett, Dave Tough, Max Roach, Buddy Rich, Roy Haynes, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Mel Lewis, and many others. The Evolution of Jazz Drumming is a guide and workbook designed by author Danny Gottlieb to be studied based on a typical 16-week college semester. A legendary and influential jazz drummer is studied during each of these weeks. The book includes a DVD of classic video clips of many of the drummers, as well as an MP3 disc with over 300 tracks. Video clips on the DVD are analyzed and transcribed in the text, while the MP3s consist of exercises and études from the book recorded at various speeds that can be looped for analysis and practice. "This package is the perfect addition to any college jazz curriculum, as well as required study for any serious student of jazz drumming." says Hudson Music Senior Drum Editor Joe Bergamini. "From the videos on the DVD, to the transcriptions, biographies, and rare photos, this package is a treasure for anyone with any interest in jazz drumming." RRP $44.95 |
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