I think he has a 22" Spizzichino ride. He uses 16" vintage A zildjian hi-hats (might be two crashes mixed). He also has an old ride that has cracks in it and he had holes drilled into it to prevent further cracking (apparently his best cymbal, though I don't know what kind it is). He also uses K constantinople 16" crashes as hi hats sometimes. He sometimes uses a K constantinople ride with rivets.
The middle cymbal (the second ride) is not like anything I ever saw (from Brian). It's a Zildjian, but I'm not familiar with this hammering. It looks and sounds very cool. I don't think it's a Constantinople (the far right is) so I guess it's a prototype or something like that.
yeah, i was surprised to see and hear his middle cymbal you're talking about. i've never seen him use it before, though it sounds great. pretty sure it's prototype.
And his drums - whether they be Sonor ; Gretsch ; Canopus ; or Ludwig , always sound absolutely fabulous and are tuned to perfect . And the cymbals ? Wow !
great!!!!!!amazing groove
joaofofes 1 year ago
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maidoodesu 1 year ago
amazing drum sound!brian the man!
lionqueen11 2 years ago
anybody know what snare that is? heads? i love the sound
dr0plessroutine 2 years ago
Looks to me like the Yamaha Elvin Jones Signature.
CowbellCat 2 years ago
I was thinking Elvin Snare too. But he usually uses an old ludwig. (something like a black beauty, but i'm not exactly sure).
bchalfi1 2 years ago
It is .
sonor23 2 years ago
just beautiful..
mdgab321 3 years ago
Wow! This is the first time I've seen or heard of these guys! Really smooth stuff
triplavaoddball 3 years ago
great Brian!!
DaviPentax 3 years ago
Does anybody know what Brian Blade's cymbal line-up is?
TheSpaceHoax 3 years ago
Wish I did, man. He's my favorite living drummer.
WesMetheny 3 years ago
I think he has a 22" Spizzichino ride. He uses 16" vintage A zildjian hi-hats (might be two crashes mixed). He also has an old ride that has cracks in it and he had holes drilled into it to prevent further cracking (apparently his best cymbal, though I don't know what kind it is). He also uses K constantinople 16" crashes as hi hats sometimes. He sometimes uses a K constantinople ride with rivets.
break05 3 years ago
The middle cymbal (the second ride) is not like anything I ever saw (from Brian). It's a Zildjian, but I'm not familiar with this hammering. It looks and sounds very cool. I don't think it's a Constantinople (the far right is) so I guess it's a prototype or something like that.
bramiaan 3 years ago
yeah, i was surprised to see and hear his middle cymbal you're talking about. i've never seen him use it before, though it sounds great. pretty sure it's prototype.
bchalfi1 2 years ago
He has a 24" 60's era A ride which I think he has on his left for this gig, which has holes for rivets drilled into it.
csldrums 3 years ago
The rides are all Zildjians, I don't know about the hats:
Hats: (14"/)15"
L ride: 22" (K Custom without logo or a prototype ???)
M Ride: 22" (Prototype with rivets, hammering reminds of the breakbeat ride)
R Ride: 22" K Con (Light or Medium Thin Low)
Bendoengbanaang 2 years ago
changes that stuff up and never loses the groove...what a player@
madchops82 3 years ago
100% pure music!!!
Blade...the best!!!
PVictorSalomon7 3 years ago
Yesssss!!!
buuutrus 3 years ago
Brian Blade, what a fine drumer, the finest I've ever listened too
lou2cv 3 years ago
These two guys are amazing...
ggiinnjazz 3 years ago
As usual, superb musicianship from Blade and Muthspiel, two of my favorite contemporary artists.
carlosjensen2000 4 years ago 5
Brian Blade is my ultimate inspiration!
YongaSun 4 years ago 4
And his drums - whether they be Sonor ; Gretsch ; Canopus ; or Ludwig , always sound absolutely fabulous and are tuned to perfect . And the cymbals ? Wow !
sonor23 3 years ago