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    Last edited by Olimpass; 03-27-2017 at 07:48 PM.

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    Steve Smith is an unbelievable drummer. I could watch his videos all day.

  3. #28

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    steve is a master communicator...
    talent beyond belief but knowledge in how to
    translate info in a way we can understand...
    he is not just a "one trick pony"
    some of the greatest rock anthems
    jazz & history...we should all be as hungry to educate
    ourselves about da palnet drum,its applications & everything in it...

    ask + ye shall recieve
    its not greed to ask for what you need
    try + understand it..so you can pass it on
    we'll all be better for it........ thxs
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    ENJOY IT ALL,,, MY BROTHERS & SISTERS"

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    "PHROGGE'S AQUARIAN ARMY"

    LEGEND IN MY OWN MIND
    & FORCE BEHIND DA
    "PHX AZ LEGEND OF DA ZYDECO GROOVE VEST"
    (AND OTHER TOYZ) INCLUDING PIZZABOX SNARE DRUM

    IT'S ALL ABOUT DA SHOW !!!!!

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    Don't Stop Believing - Journey
    Last edited by Olimpass; 03-27-2017 at 07:48 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Olimpass View Post
    Don't Stop Believing - Journey
    Awesome song. And the one I used to teach myself to play open-handed.

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    History of the US Beat was my first instructional/historical video. The opening solo is mesmerizing. It never gets old. A master technician.....

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    one of my favorite records to listen to was Captured back in the 80's well the other day I found it on cd in a bargain bin for $5. Man the memories it brings back to hear it again. Looked for video of the show that's on the record and unfortunately I don't think there is any so here's just the audio but still always a worthwhile listen.

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    he is the reason i love drums

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    Quote Originally Posted by Olimpass View Post
    He's so good in this one.
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    Anyone remember the Zildjian CD that you could get with a cymbal purchase back around 1990-ish? I remember Steve Smith was on that CD and I'd be blown away at his performance on it.

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    Acoustic & Electronic:
    Pearl Prestige World Series WLX 1988
    Tama Swingstar 1983
    Tama Superstar Hyper-Drive (Birch) 2007
    Ludwig Acrolite Snare 1976
    Ludwig Supraphonic 6.5x14" 2021
    Pearl Sensitone Elite Aluminum 5.5" and 6.5" Snare
    Pearl COB Custom Deluxe [Gladstone] (75-76) Snare
    Love Drum Co. Hammered Steel 5.5" Snare
    Roland TD-1KV

    Paiste
    Accent 8"

    Paiste Signature:
    6", 10" Splash
    14" Dark Crisp Hi-Hats
    14" Sound Edge Hi-Hats
    16", 17", 18",19", 20" Full Crash
    22" Symphonic Med-Heavy (use as a Ride)

    Paiste Formula 602:
    22" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Ride

    Paiste 2oo2:
    22" Ride
    16" Crash
    8",10" Splash

    Paiste 2oo2 Big Beat:
    15" Hi-Hats
    19", 20", 21" Big Beat Multifunctional

    Paiste Sound Formula:
    16" Crash
    20" Full Ride (Frankenstein)

    Paiste Twenty:
    16" China

    Paiste Alpha (original Swiss made):
    12" Splash

    Paiste PST7:
    Medium
    16", 18" Crash
    20" Ride
    14" Hi-Hats

    Sabian:
    XS20 18" China
    AA 14" Fusion Hi-Hats


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    Loved his big kit in Journey.
    Conrad

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    Im mostly a guitar player..but I love to play drums also. Got me a nice little Jazz Silverstar kit. Sometime I get in a rut or bored....and then today I stumbled upon one of those Steve Smith videos for Sonor. I was just blown away! Of,course I know he is a top player and heard of him for years. My question is what JOURNEY tracks should I see out on his drumming especially? I was never a big fan of Journey. Too poppy for my tasted. They play them on the radio at least two songs every hour the same station..and I just have to change the station! HAHA... Which are his standout tracks in Journey?

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    Last edited by Olimpass; 03-27-2017 at 07:50 PM.

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    Have you ever watched a movie, professional sports event, band, whatever and actually met your hero, only to find out that he's a jerk? It's a huge let down.

    Steve Smith fans have nothing to worry about in that regard. He's as good guy as he is a drummer.
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    Drummers can be very tempomental.....

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    nice old vid here. He's playing the Sonors here. Not sure if the snare is Sonor or Yamaha though.

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    My goodness his snare is at his chest! Love that snare sound.
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    Quote Originally Posted by FlyByNight View Post
    My goodness his snare is at his chest! Love that snare sound.
    I agree with you. Long live the black dots bass drum sounds cool too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by slinky View Post
    nice old vid here. He's playing the Sonors here. Not sure if the snare is Sonor or Yamaha though.
    Yes, that's the vid I posted #33 of this thread that is gone now from whatever youtube user. Thanks for bringing it back.

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    My only Steve Smith story is back in 1978, before he was famous and after his University of Miami schooling, pianist Bruce Hornsby played local clubs in Virginia. In Norfolk, Holiday Inn Scope was across from the big arena where Steve was playing with Ronnie Montrose who was opening for Journey. Steve and Greg Rollie came into the Holiday Inn lounge after their show and Steve sat in with Bruce and his band playing the Miles Davis jazz tune Seven Steps To Heaven. Pretty heady stuff for a Holiday Inn lounge in Norfolk Virginia. Bruce probably remembers but since Bruce wasn't on anyone's radar at that point not sure Steve would remember.

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    Although Steve Perry's vocals in this song make me want to pound a nail into my brain, it's a fun song to play on drums. Some nice accents.
    https://youtu.be/4wJeWIsYoU4

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    how was this Ziljian day vid posted/embedded?
    Most YouTube links don't work on my ol' iPad1 but that does.
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    The fact that this guy actually came up with that awesome beat on dont stop believing tells you he is a drum god.
    Its one thing to copy a cool/ complicated drum groove but a whole other story creating it from scratch.
    You have to have that certain X factor.

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    "The fact that this guy actually came up with that awesome beat on dont stop believing tells you he is a drum god."

    I'm just trying to remember where I heard that before.

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