florian1
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too many variables...but for my country outfit, 1 up/1 dn - for my classic rock rig 2up/1dn, for large stages, 3up/2dn. Big venue rig pic.
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I would agree with most that the ride cymbal is in the sweet spot with 1 tom up, although, be bop drummers popularized the 1 up, 1 down. Traditional jazz drummers used 1 up, 2 down, a la Gene Krupa. As far as 2 up, 1 down, I don’t know who popularized that. But....thoughts on the “arms” race between Keith Moon and Neal Smith of Alice Cooper’s band in the early 70’s? Billy Cobham’s monster kit from early 70’s as well.Why do most jazz players seem to go for one tom up while most other styles are played two toms up? I know there are exceptions but generally why this distinction? WHat do you do as a player? (I'm two up but only cause that is the kit I have
Surely there were others, but Dave Clark comes to mind.Who was the first drummer to do two up? It obviously became very popular in the 70s.
Hal Blaine had the first "monster kit" I ever saw... late 1960's. Six melodic rack toms and two floor toms. Is that right?I would agree with most that the ride cymbal is in the sweet spot with 1 tom up, although, be bop drummers popularized the 1 up, 1 down. Traditional jazz drummers used 1 up, 2 down, a la Gene Krupa. As far as 2 up, 1 down, I don’t know who popularized that. But....thoughts on the “arms” race between Keith Moon and Neal Smith of Alice Cooper’s band in the early 70’s? Billy Cobham’s monster kit from early 70’s as well.
To each their own, I guess. Of course we're part of the band, but personally I try to complement the band tastefully and not overwhelm. Very few of us are a Buddy Rich or a Billy Cobham. Those guys are a show unto themselves. For us mere mortals, I think it's our job to service the tune... to make the tune sound good and provide tasteful accompaniment for the band. My philosophy is just that... and my attitude has kept me working steadily for 40 years. Hal Blaine is my hero. He certainly was not lazy, but he never overplayed and whatever he played always suited the music and complemented the rest of the players. That's why he played 3 or 4 recording dates nearly every day for decades. Hal Blaine is the most recorded musician in history because he had taste and good musical sense, not because he used 8 tom-toms.Last I checked you were part of the band. When I go see a band I focus on the drummer and his drums. When I play in a band, I make sure people hear me. It they just want a time keeper, they can find someone else.