I dunno how many of u have seen this clip over at the sabian site but I'll post it anyway.
Here it is:
Dom Famularo Cape Breton solo
Enjoy!
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I dunno how many of u have seen this clip over at the sabian site but I'll post it anyway.
Here it is:
Dom Famularo Cape Breton solo
Enjoy!
I dunno..... with the amount of time Dom has spent behind a kit in his lifetime you should probably expect a little more.
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don't get me started on this guy.... just awful.
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Strange kind of cramps this guy has?
Mine Cramp by Dom Famularo......
Stiff Records....
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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The word 'embarrasing' always comes to mind.Quote:
Originally posted by Dazzler:
don't get me started on this guy.... just awful.
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Interesting to say the least.
Dom is a such a sweet guy , but I don't think I've ever heard his playing sound like that. He is the most famous drummer never to record an album though.
His doublebass in the end was beyond pathetic. And the tempo just wandered here and there---everywhere.
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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Really? Wow that's interesting and confirms all my suspicions. Surely if he has never recorded an album throughout his career, he has no right to preach to people all round the world on how to play the drums, especially when his standard is shoddy at best - as demonstrated in this clip.Quote:
He is the most famous drummer never to record an album though.
Some of the things he was doing was laughable, especially all the theatrics as if he's REALLY in the moment. Terrible behaviour and furthermore, as he is travelling the globe, claiming to be some sort of drumming ambassador, then he's doing more damage to young drummers than good if this is the standard of his playing.
As a last thought, of all the clips that I have seen of him he never mentions the words music, tune, song or musicians. For him it's all about the mechanics drumming. Maybe that's why he never gets invited to play with other musicians??
Not many Famularo fans in here then I guess. Personally, I think he has quite a unique approach to playing the kit, and seems to have a vast amount of drumming knowledge, which would explain why he's in-demand as a teacher. Don't get me wrong I'm not trying to turn everyone into Dom Famularo fans or anything, but I do think that he shouldn't be written off, and classed as a boring player. It's all relative anyway, one man's meat is another man's poison.
A display of chops is cool and everything, but I've never heard him lay down a groove that made me feel anything. I think that would be just as "inspirational"...
...also- thanks for sharing. It's cool to bring up different drummers for discussion/introduction like this...
<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ December 22, 2004 08:56 AM: Message edited by: cjbdrm ]</font>
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">No problem man! I find it interesting to find out everyone's opinions on different drummers whether good or bad.Quote:
...also- thanks for sharing. It's cool to bring up different drummers for discussion/introduction like this...
Dom does have quite a bit of knowledge.
He is also articulate and funny. I think
this is what affords him his stature.
I think it is in his best interest to move
in the direction of drums, as part of a
musical presentation, though. Only that
really defines a drummer in the final
analysis. It's clear.
His moving from the right-hand to left-
hand lead took courage, 'at our age'. LOL
I have to applaud him for that.
On the theatrics, I am not for them, un-
less I see everything else in its place.
The music has got to be there. That's
what he needs and maybe he will deliver
in the future, to everyone's surprise.
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<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ December 22, 2004 09:48 AM: Message edited by: peter c ]</font>
Does you critics are only about his playing or about the fact that he teach too technically or do you Also think that the thcenique he teach is bad too ?
Personally his book It's Your Move is The book who help me the much to understand hand technique [img]tongue.gif[/img]
Jim Chapin likes him. He even wrote a strange song about him, which Jim sings on and (obviously) plays the drums on.
here the link from his website:
dom song
does it get stranger than that?????
they do make a cute couple...
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thanks I'll be here all week...
DrummerDav!!!
That is too funny!! I think Bill Murry would be jealous listening to this tune. Because it would be perfect for a seedy Niagra Falls Inn, Piano Bar, I'm 70 years old and wearing a blue tux jacket with plad pants gig!!!
Poor guy.... I kinda feel sorry for him the way everyone is beating up on him. But it is kinda funny the theatrics he does!! And I never understood the million mile an hour Dbl Pedal thing?? What are these players trying to prove?? That like AC voltage, if the frequency is fast enough, it sounds like one steady note??
A funny bunch us drummer are eh??
-j
WecklsMechanic wrote<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">you're right, WecklsMechanic: it does seem straight out of a movie with bill murray or will ferrell.Quote:
DrummerDav!!!
That is too funny!! I think Bill Murry would be jealous listening to this tune. Because it would be perfect for a seedy Niagra Falls Inn, Piano Bar, I'm 70 years old and wearing a blue tux jacket with plad pants gig!!!
thing is, i really like jim chapin (i.e., i want him to be my grandpa and show me some technique while i sit on his lap), but that song was too much for me. sorry.
<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ December 22, 2004 07:11 PM: Message edited by: DrummerDav ]</font>
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">pure.Quote:
Originally posted by DrummerDav:
Jim Chapin likes him. He even wrote a strange song about him, which Jim sings on and (obviously) plays the drums on.
here the link from his website:
dom song
does it get stranger than that?????
internet.
gold.
STARRRRRRRR WARRRRRRSSS!!!
That's the exact same solo he played here at the beginning of his latest clinic tour. In fact, it's been the same solo for all 4 clinics I've seen of him over the years. Novelty here is his switch to open-handed matched playing which he is obviously still not comfortable with. But, as Peter said, the willing to change a technique after 35 years of playing is commendable.
He's the first guy I've ever seen in clinic (~1985) and it was also the 1st time I had seen a twin pedal. I was blown away by his speed, technique and style . But years go by and since he hasn't evolved a lot, he is less and less impressive. I go see him as much (if not more) for his motivational speeches than for his drumming, it's a good kick in the butt (laugh) each time.
From what I've heard he's a great teacher of hand/foot technique, but for musicianship he may not be the best.
Like Jim Chapin, which is not really a great drummer (from people I know who studied with him) but a solid hand technique teacher.
I think it's a minority of teachers who have, in parallel, a broad recording/touring experience. Look at some universities, you have guys who have been there for ages only teaching. They can teach you really good technique, but for real life advices and complete musicianship, you may want to look somewhere else. Steady, sustainable studying with top pro musicians may be hard though, cause they work and you have catch them.
Let's hope Vinnie will start teaching when he retires ...at at least 75!
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Interesting. Also, if you look at his instructional videos on the vic firth website, at the end of each video played on a full kit he goes of to solo and he plays basically the same exact thing, open handed. In my opinion he is not very exciting or interesting to watch. His playing seems monotonous and repetitive.Quote:
Originally posted by Tombo 7/4:
That's the exact same solo he played here at the beginning of his latest clinic tour. In fact, it's been the same solo for all 4 clinics I've seen of him over the years.
link seems to be dead. can someone host this so i can see what this is all about? thanks.
nevermind, i got it. no comment.
This thing he calls the 'free stroke' where he says there's no pulling up of thr sticks, only pushing down. What do you think of that? Is it supposed to be an alternative method to moeller?
Very good post Tombo 7/4.
This guy reminds me of a well known Mr Freddie G. Both Freddie, Chapin and Dom have carved into the ultra competitive world of music & drumming w/o being great players. This in itself deserves a lot of merit. You gotta have some big ol' tom toms to get up in front of a room of drummers and talk about the craft w/o having the credits to do so.
The only way they can create an audience is shoot for the cognitive aspect of drumming--get into some sort of psychological or philosophical approach that intrigues. Having some techniqie or specializing in something always helps. All the guys specializing in some aspect of drumming; fastest feet, hands, ect will always have an audience. Look at Art Verdie or Tim Watterson. The circus acts will always get an audience.
I will say the art of communicating or teaching is a craft in itself. Some are very good at analyzing and sythesizing elements and then communicating back in an entertaining and instructional way. Also, those consumed in their craft can be ill at ease in front of others, trying to explain or teach. Billy Ward comes to mind as one who is good at both.
If Dom has been doing this stuff since at least '85, then there is obviously an audience for him and others like him. I'm sure his personality is a big part of his reputation. I mean, Gadd plays a lot of the same stuff Live...but he's Gadd and can get away with his classic stuff with the credentials he owns.
I have not seen the video yet, but I've seen Dom's clinics 3 or 4 times and I agree with most of the comments, but in the end I think he's doing more good than harm (spelling? [img]redface.gif[/img] ).
We can talk about his weakness as a drummer ( we all have a lot!), but every time I see him I had great ( and I mean GREAT!!) laughs, I learn something, and felt kind of motivated by his energy and enthusiasm, so I think this guy deserves a break.
ps. just for the record (and enjoyment of his anti-fans...Dazzler? [img]wink.gif[/img] ) in the last clinic I saw, he played over some backing tracks and I understood why he's not on many albums [img]tongue.gif[/img]
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<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ December 23, 2004 12:55 PM: Message edited by: Pedro G ]</font>
That was relatively boring.
It sounded like he was "beginning" a solo, everytime he stopped doing homoerotic hand gestures, but it never went anywhere.
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Posted by pocketplayer:
"This guy reminds me of a well known Mr Freddie G. Both Freddie, Chapin and Dom have carved into the ultra competitive world of music & drumming w/o being great players."
Correct me if I'm wrong..... but didn't Freddie back Sinatra when Buddy couldn't do the gig?? That's what I heard.
I'd like to see Freddie Gruber in his day playing.... just to see.
I'd like to see him play full stop...! Anyone have any footage?