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Feb
2010
100-120 BPM, Latin, World | by Ryan
0Bring On The Soca
It's another cold and snowy day in Boston. I love living in New England because I really get to experience all four seasons, but I also hate this time of year. Three months into winter, late February is when I usually start perusing various travel websites, looking for an escape from the daily routine of scraping ice off of my windshield. I have a rather vivid imagination, so rather than dropping a few grand on a trip to the Caribbean, sometimes I'll just crank up the heat in my studio to a...
Read MoreVoodoo
Some albums totally blow your mind when it comes to production. Other albums inspire you by the incredible musicianship. And some albums hold their own just by the level of songwriting. But it's not that often when an album comes along and takes all three of these elements to transcend the high bar of awesomeness (wow, what a horrible analogy). D'Angelo's epic 2000 release, Voodoo, is one of these special records. Just as I was about to graduate college, thinking I knew everything there...
Read MoreSteve Gadd, a pair of brushes and a 2″ Ampex Box.
No, this isn't a setup to a weird joke. Damn, the 80's looked fun. ...
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14
Feb
2010
080-100 BPM, World | by Ryan
3The Return of The Frame Drum
Loop #122 Yep, it's still completely freezing in Boston. This makes two things certain: 1. my gas bill will be higher than my car payment. 2. my frame drum will sound awesome. As I mentioned at the beginning of this ridiculously cold winter, the dry air combined with the heat pumping out of my furnace provides for ideal frame drum conditions. The calf skin head naturally tightens up and lends itself to some nice overtones and extra resonance. This was especially true toda...
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12
Feb
2010
Uncategorized | by Ryan
1The Art of Brushes – Vol 1
Breaking news, hot off the press from the good people over at thelooploft.com: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Loop Loft, Boston, MA - February 12, 2010 - Have you been searching for a loop pack focused entirely on brushes? Well, you’re not alone. At The Loop Loft, we’ve received many requests for drum loops that incorporate the warmth and ambiance that only brushes and a coated drumhead can provide. After several months and eight separate recording sessions, we’re proud to bring you the f...
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11
Feb
2010
User Examples, Videos | by Ryan
0Lunch Break – Seattle Style
Here's something to watch while you're eating your gourmet lunch. Someone just emailed me this video (I swear I wasn't Googling myself) recorded and produced by Kurt Lorenz that incorporates loop #35, some chilled out synths, and some nice footage of the city and outskirts of Seattle. If you watch closely, you can spot cameo appearances by both this Eddie and that Eddie. ...
Read MoreLez Zeppelin And The Importance of Ghost Notes
Last night I had my ass kicked by a bunch of girls. Lez Zeppelin, the all female Zep tribute band, came storming through Boston, rocking a capacity crowd at The Middle East. I should have been prepared for what was to take place. My good friend and former bandmate (and current Lez Zeppelin bassist), Megan Thomas, contacted me a few weeks ago, telling me about her latest musical endeavor and inviting me to their upcoming Boston show. Megan is an amazing musician, so I knew she would nail all ...
Read MoreMy Drum
When I feel the aggravation When I feel the old frustrations I go into my room and hit my drum (hit it) When I feel the time approaching Deep inside a big explosion I pickup my sticks (pickup my sticks) and hit my drum (hit it) I don't need no tranquilizers (no oh yeah) When I'm down the doc advises If my sickness calls, I miss my drums Nanananananannanannannanananna When I lay me down to sleep (oh yeah uh come on) There one thing I wish to keep (oh yeah uh come on) Kee...
Read MoreI’m Not Hip Hop
I drive a Toyota. I'm from Iowa. I own a Sheryl Crow Album. I'm not hip hop. But I love it. [caption id="attachment_5341" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="J Dilla - He Is Hip Hop"][/caption] Loop #120 Today's loop is my hat tip to J Dilla and his incredible 2006 album, Donuts. While I had been familiar with Dilla's work as a producer through his collaborations with Common and Talib Kweli, it wasn't until the release of Donuts (and his untimely passing) that I...
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