ABOUT
A *cough* "mature" drummer and backing singer who can't seem to get the hang of acting his age.
Whilst I can happily keep a very solid 4/4 (and play to click if needed), I positively revel (and have written) in complex time signatures. I've been a fan of prog since discovering it in my teens. Neil Peart was my hero.
I've sung harmonies since I was about 6; I ADORE close or clever harmonies and have to attempt to sing every part in anything that has more than 2 vocal lines. Much to the annoyance of anyone else in the car at the time.
So long as the vocal and drum parts don't have completely different rhythms, I'll happiy do both at once. Just don't ask me to scratch my nose at the same time.
RacingHippo is also available on Twitter.
- Screen name:
- RacingHippo
- Member since:
- Oct 28 2009
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Moderately Committed
- Years playing music:
- 45
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Big Big Train, Rush, Dee Expus, Dave Matthews Band, Steely Dan, Frost*, Moon Safari, Rimsky-Korsakov
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist - Baritone:
- Advanced
- Vocalist - Tenor:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Ancient Yamaha 9000 RC 7-piece kit;
8 assorted cymbals (Zildjian/Sabian/Paiste/Vibra);
Assorted trigger/sample pads;
My own mics and mixer.
Roland TD17 electronic kit.
And a cowbell.
