Comments on: They Walk Among Us http://malcolmpollack.com/2009/03/01/they-walk-among-us/ I go many places Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:28:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Malcolm http://malcolmpollack.com/2009/03/01/they-walk-among-us/comment-page-1/#comment-134062 Malcolm Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:15:50 +0000 http://malcolmpollack.com/2009/03/01/they-walk-among-us/#comment-134062 Jeanie, that's where the recorded music that he is playing along with is coming from. Jeanie, that’s where the recorded music that he is playing along with is coming from.

]]> By: JO http://malcolmpollack.com/2009/03/01/they-walk-among-us/comment-page-1/#comment-134059 JO Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:06:31 +0000 http://malcolmpollack.com/2009/03/01/they-walk-among-us/#comment-134059 What does he use the laptop computer for in his performing? Jeanie What does he use the laptop computer for in his performing?
Jeanie

]]> By: Malcolm http://malcolmpollack.com/2009/03/01/they-walk-among-us/comment-page-1/#comment-133670 Malcolm Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:37:48 +0000 http://malcolmpollack.com/2009/03/01/they-walk-among-us/#comment-133670 Chris, I do have to give Travis Barker high marks for attitude; he was by far the most enjoyable part of Blink-182. And I realize your comment is rather tongue-in-cheek (I hope so, at least). I'll say this -- it's easy to see how Mr. Barker stays so slim. Chris, I do have to give Travis Barker high marks for attitude; he was by far the most enjoyable part of Blink-182. And I realize your comment is rather tongue-in-cheek (I hope so, at least).

I’ll say this — it’s easy to see how Mr. Barker stays so slim.

]]> By: chris g http://malcolmpollack.com/2009/03/01/they-walk-among-us/comment-page-1/#comment-133539 chris g Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:05:19 +0000 http://malcolmpollack.com/2009/03/01/they-walk-among-us/#comment-133539 That dude plays like a girl. This is how you do it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKQgDY0pZ68 Really, the only thing wrong with Travis' performance is he didn't twirl his sticks enough and his hair is too short. That dude plays like a girl. This is how you do it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKQgDY0pZ68

Really, the only thing wrong with Travis’ performance is he didn’t twirl his sticks enough and his hair is too short.

]]> By: Malcolm http://malcolmpollack.com/2009/03/01/they-walk-among-us/comment-page-1/#comment-133523 Malcolm Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:58:33 +0000 http://malcolmpollack.com/2009/03/01/they-walk-among-us/#comment-133523 Thanks, Ron. Very true: efficiency of motion is often a sign of mastery. It is certainly so in martial arts; as the understanding improves the movements get smaller. Thanks, Ron. Very true: efficiency of motion is often a sign of mastery. It is certainly so in martial arts; as the understanding improves the movements get smaller.

]]> By: Ron D http://malcolmpollack.com/2009/03/01/they-walk-among-us/comment-page-1/#comment-133502 Ron D Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:30:09 +0000 http://malcolmpollack.com/2009/03/01/they-walk-among-us/#comment-133502 Mal, I agree, Gavin is from out of this world. There may be some people out there who are wondering what makes Gavin so spectacular to other drummers like Malcolm and me. Well, this video is an excellent example of something that I like to point out to any non-drummer who is curious at all about the drums. That is how little movement from the drummer's arms is needed to play well. Many people have the misconception that drummers must move their arms about wildly when they play (think Animal from the Muppets). Yes, that is true for some drummers (Keith Moon, for example, who seemed to be the model for Animal, IMHO), but the real power and speed comes from the controlled motion of the wrists, not the arms. The arms really just transport the wrists to where they need to be when playing the toms and cymbals. The majority of the time, Gavin's body moves very little compared to the amount of fast notes you are hearing. Note how his left arm is parallel to the ground most of the time, and yet, the notes are blazing by. It takes remarkable technique to pull this off. Ron DiCesare Mal,

I agree, Gavin is from out of this world.

There may be some people out there who are wondering what makes Gavin so spectacular to other drummers like Malcolm and me. Well, this video is an excellent example of something that I like to point out to any non-drummer who is curious at all about the drums. That is how little movement from the drummer’s arms is needed to play well. Many people have the misconception that drummers must move their arms about wildly when they play (think Animal from the Muppets). Yes, that is true for some drummers (Keith Moon, for example, who seemed to be the model for Animal, IMHO), but the real power and speed comes from the controlled motion of the wrists, not the arms. The arms really just transport the wrists to where they need to be when playing the toms and cymbals. The majority of the time, Gavin’s body moves very little compared to the amount of fast notes you are hearing. Note how his left arm is parallel to the ground most of the time, and yet, the notes are blazing by. It takes remarkable technique to pull this off.

Ron DiCesare

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