Tag Archives: drums

SONG OF THE DAY Andrea Benini – El Guerrero

Posted on May 21, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Anything drum orientated and rhythm-based is going to attract my attention, there’s no doubt about that…and, fortunately for me, today’s discovery just happens to be a gorgeous percussive-orientated composition that blends old traditions with modern beats. Producer, composer and percussionist/drummer … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Gladys Lazer – Veronica

Posted on August 6, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

I’m sure I’ve mentioned this many times before, but one of the first things that draws me to any music is the beat..and this song has a cool beat!  Not only that, when I tracked down the accompanying video earlier, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Buddy Rich – Caravan (plus extra mystery song!)

Posted on February 13, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Once upon a time I aspired to be a drummer, nothing too flash, I just wanted to understand and be able to play rhythm.  I got a basic kit and, equipped with ‘Buddy Rich’s Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments’ … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Wildbirds & Peacedrums – Ghosts & Pains

Posted on October 24, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

Mariam Wallentin and Andreas Werliin, better known as the Swedish rhythm-based Wildbirds & Peacedrums, are something of a musical phenomenon as far as I’m concerned! Their music, often primal by nature, is chiefly based upon percussion, drums, vocals and an intense … Continue reading →

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