David Garibaldi seriously raised the bar for funk in the early seventies with Tower of Power. “Ground breaking” comes to mind.Watch Video
Best Drum Intro EVER!
You Got The Love
This is a cover of an old Rufus tune from the early 70s. It features Layonne Holmes on vocals, Tim Boyce on guitar, Chris Plunkett on bass, and well, me.Watch Video
Steve Gadd Solo in Nite Sprite
Steve Gadd’s solo in Nite Sprite is a textbook example of phrasing and execution! No one does it better.Watch Video
Behringer UMC1820 vs MOTU HD192
The MOTU HD192 audio interface is 16-years-old. while the Behringer UMC1820 and the ADA8200 is a very recent creation. How do they compare?Watch Video
Nikki Beach
This is a simple composition written mostly by Tim Boyce, with a little help from….ya know…me.Watch Video
Yamaha HW3 Lightweight Hardware
An unboxing and review of the Yamaha HW3 hardware pack.Watch Video
Shure SM57 vs Samson Q72
Which mic is better for recording the snare?Watch Video
Altering Simon Phillips’ Polymetric Groove
Simon’s awesome coordination and feel is first rate! When I saw Austin Burcham’s analysis of it, I was hooked. Watch Video
Using Billy Cobham’s “Red Baron” for Ideas
The melody in Red Baron has an interesting rhythmic device whereby 8th-note triplets are grouped in 4 eights to create some rhythmic tension.Watch Video
Billy Cobham 9/8 Groove
Vital Transformation – Mahavishnu Orchestra
This video breaks down the awesome pattern Billy played in “Vital Transformation” by Mahavishnu Orchestra, circa 1971!Watch Video