Rack VS Stands

Rack VS Stands

La questione è annosa ma i rack sono davvero la panacea per i batteristi o, quantomeno, utili rispetto alle concorrenti aste? Intanto partiamo col dire che i rack non sono nuovi. Sono esistiti per quasi 100 anni e i primi prodotti avevano addirittura le ruote, elemento utile ma pericoloso soprattutto per i batteristi “picchiatori”.

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XAVI REIJA-The Sound Of The Earth 3

XAVI REIJA – The Sound Of The Earth

XAVI REIJA
extraordinaire Catalan drummer’s
“The Sound Of The Earth”
by MoonJune

XAVI REIJA-The Sound Of The  Earth 3

XAVI REIJA drums
TONY LEVIN bass guitar, upright bas, stick
DUSAN JEVTOVIC guitar
MARKUS REUTER touch guitar

“The Sound of the Earth I” brings to mind David Sylvian’s post-Japan near ambient instrumental excursions where space and pause became as integral to the “composition as place” as his trusty Prophet 5. Once this world is created, and with a decidedly Beckian vibe (Jeff, that is), Dusan wrings from the neck of his guitar, some of the most emotive broken phrases and edited soulful voicings.

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Time- Functional-Coordination DeiLazzaretti

Time & Fundional Coordination

Time & Fundional Coordination
Maurizio Dei Lazzaretti

Time- Functional-Coordination DeiLazzaretti

Time & Functional Coordination, l’ennesimo libro carico di passione del batterista salentino noto per le sue esibizioni con l’orchestra del Festival di Sanremo dal 2001, collaboratore dei più importanti artisti italiani, ma altrettanto passionario nelle lezioni private nel suo studio.

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PorterDavies BC-X

Porter & Davies new BC-X

Porter & Davies Launch BC-X

Their Ultimate Stripped Down Tactile Monitor

PorterDavies BC-X

Porter & Davies, world renowned for their tactile monitoring systems are delighted to announce the launch of the new BC-X, a super-mini version of their highly sought after BC2 and BC Gigster. This new, pint-sized version comes with simplified professional standard features and a price as streamlined as its size.

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GretschDrumFinishes2018

Gretsch Drum Finishes 2018

All-New Gretsch Drum Finishes For 2018

GretschDrumFinishes2018

Currently celebrating its 135th Anniversary, Gretsch Drums has announced the addition of several durable Nitron laminates to its line of popular-priced drumset series including Catalina Club, Renown and Gretsch Energy. The Gretsch Catalina Club 4-piece Jazz configuration is now available in Blue Satin Flame, Renown Series drumsets are now available in “big flake” Turquoise Sparkle and Copper Sparkle finishes, and the “ready to play” Gretsch Energy series sets now include a Ruby Sparkle finish option.

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