In this case, 2 thjngs. They wanted that horn repaired. It was a borrowed horn. Replacment wojld have been far more. I think this only ran about 250.00 when I did it. A used horn would have even been a bit more than that.

Wow, thanks! I do appreciate that so much!

@ericbrunner4140 and today Remo make Vintage head to fit these slightly oversize shells. Yep Gretsch snares have never been classics. Ludwigs are. Gretsch snares are just raspy. I had a 6 1/2 blue sparkle round badge. I wanted to love it. I could never get it to sound good, so I sold it for $50.00 to a Gretsch freak in Ohio...like 1988. I'm sure he was happy.

LOL! I only have 2 roto toms.

Thanks! That's about our 3rd gig together. Trying to do Soul music and some jazz. More accessible stuff for folks. Though I have done straight up, really burning, sophisticated with both of these guys in different settings! Real piano etc.

@earldrum thanks so much Earl. It was a fun gig for a few folks. Playing with a real Hammond is si cool.

Tate had a drum cam video at this club with this kit too. About a year ago?

Thank you, Chris! I appreciate that..😊

Thank you very much for watching and commenting!

Thank you, buddy. I'm honored.

Thanks so much! I really love this song and the implied 4 over 5/4 feel. Took a really long time to get that down.

What a great way to practice doing fills in odd time. Good on you! Thanks for watching and commenting! :)

Thank you so much for your effusive comments. Best cover of 2024 is a pretty hug compliment. Thank you, bruv, I really take that to heart! Bless you. O.K. the splashes. 8" Zildjian paper thin from 1983. Then, a 12" like paper thin Agazarian splash from about 15 years ago. 35.00 bucks. It is amazing. Thanks to you and Rich for organizing this fun drummer for drummer hang and challenge. Super cool!

Thanks again, so much, for organizing this challenge and virtual hang. Such a cool idea. I appreciate the recognition and kinds words very much, brother. ;)

I appreciate the good words, my friend. It took a while to get comfortable with the feel. I remember first being exposed to Vinnie and his implied metric modulations/feels back in 1986 when I received a magazine with a cassette - Percussioner International. I was stunned! Been working on some of those ideas since.

Thanks, Paul. Looking forward to our next gigs together!!

Super cool tune. Thanks so much. I appreciate that.

Mr.jimflys2, I am blown away by your skillful play on this obscure tune. It seems like the few friends that I faithfully follow here are digging down deep into the archives and coming up with songs I have never heard before, and not only that, you guys are reaching new levels in your orchestration and execution. I tip my hat to you and those other few.🎩❤️🙏👏❤️🙏👏❤️🤩

Thank you, Randy.

Thanks for the visit. I appreciate it!

The A Zildjian crashes are 17" and 16". The 22" Paiste trad light jazz ride worked well. I go for the sounds that seem to work with the song and have no problem mixing brands and alloys if that particular instrument serves better than a same alloy one that is just a little off.

Fields of Gold it is called. There may be someone covering that in this series I think. Thanks so much, Greg.

@@jimflys2 Thanks, Mr.jimflys2. I just watched a video of Sing singing it. I just think that is such a pretty song. There doesn’t appear to be anything other than solid pocket play, but I still love it.❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

Agreed

It's such a musical tune. Never be afraid to play a great ballad. Even though some will look past them, that is where musicianship resides. I appreciate your comment and work promoting this whole deal. Both you guys.

Thanks, man. I appreciate that a lot!

That is a 16" Agazarian.Super thin

Thanks so much SteveO. Such a cool tune to work up. I appreciate the wonderful comment from you!

Thanks, Paul!

Thanks Mr. Greg! Yeah, I have been trying that tom thing lately. Kenny Aaronoff does it as well as Bernard Purdy - for years and decades. I have never heard him explain. So, I'm Not sure why, but here is what I have found out. RLRL works quite well on that. It doesn't work all that great with more complex patterns or doing the big high tom to low tom fills. Depending on the song or genre, the larger tom is the more important one, so relegating the higher tom to the right puts it in a less dominating place. I feel like the 12" drum, which is always a bit choked sounding no matter what kind of mount it is on (RIMS or YESS), seems to work better on the left. More resonant. Still studying that phenomena. I LOVE the fact that my ride can be a little more comfortable when the 10 is on the right. The center of the head is further from the ride when I have the ride set like I really want it. I can easily shift the 10 toward the center of the kick. There is more room to do that and get clearance. So on two of these Sting videos, I have it set 10 right. One Seven Days, you will see it put back to the left. Seemed to work better for the fills I wanted to do. So yeah, thanks for noticing. It is a real deal I am working with. Also inter action with the snare drum is less since the 12 is tuned significantly lower than the 10 which is closer to the pitch of the snare drum. WOW! Of course it would be.

@@jimflys2 Mr.flys2, thank you so much for taking the time to explain the reasoning behind the tom shift. My ocd would never allow me to have anything other than small to large-left to right🤔🤷🤷‍♂️🫤

@@gregwonhoff7161 Bro, you got it wrong, it's CDO! (gotta be alphabetical). LOL!

@@jimflys2 Oh my gosh, that never occurred to me. Yikers, what’s next? The sky falling???😜

I do appreciate that Rich. I do like the fact that you went to a studio. That was pretty darn cool.

@@jimflys2 Thanks for participating with such great covers! And oh yeah, I have used that studio a few times since 2021. The session we scheduled just worked out perfectly for the Police & Sting week!

Thanks Earl! I kept my drums mixed a bit on the quiet side, but this is to emulate the volume on the original recording very closely. I rode the faders for effect when I mixes it as the song gets louder. Have been doing more "active" mixes rather than static mixes lately. Fun to do and it sounds so much better. The 22" Paiste Trad light jazz ride was the best fit for this song. Thank you!

@@jimflys2 very cool … it’s fun playing recording engineer! I love that cymbal!

Thank you!

@@jimflys2 You are welcome!

It sure is!

That is cotton oil lamp wicking. I applied greaseless buffing compound to it...220 grit. After it dries in a few minutes, you can use it. Reapply often as needed.

I think an interesting cymbal is worth 30 bucks. I Also play high-end cymbals. But it's always nice to have something a little experimental in your Arsenal.

Me too. I am so busy at work, it's hard to shut off

@@gregwonhoff7161 amen, Greg!

Indeed they are! I miss the band, but not the long drives.

Well thanks so very much Joey. I have some Sting songs that will post on Sting and Police week July 19-25. Crazy busy doing repairs this summer. Barely time to breathe, but doing lots of live playing too. Thanks again, bud!

@@jimflys2 You are awesome!

@JayTee-rf7ci You are so full of shit that you even amaze yourself, Mr. Jay Troll.