Fusion Drumming / Gretsch Catalina Club / Zildjian / Garageband

[DrPROLogic]

I enjoyed watching that, you made the gretch catalina club snare sound excellent.

[hightimeshahaha]

what are your hats?

[polarispkk]

Noticed a few places you could have added some really good fills and the ending may have sounded better with a higher note on the high-hat and snare. Get me? Other than that, you did some fine work with the PR while composing your tune. Good job.

[azraelmetal]

I love your smoothness

[jamesashleyudall]

genuinely think that's the best snare i have herd. Almost.

[krooklyngangster]

Is it possible to download this track?

[bbqueenful]

this is badd ass,..my kinda style!! love the recording sounds!!

[GagaJustin]

amazing :)

[insanedrummer89]

pretty cool stuff man. Check out my channel



[KryonDon]

good work!! Like it!

[FunkyDebob]

I suggest mike clark with bass player paul jackson to you. check it out it is on you tube

[FunkyDebob]

no funk drumming at all...

[DaveSuriani]

@FunkyDebob

its just for lack of better title basically. It doesn't unleash furious funk like most but its my own style of drumming and just practice.

[schecterfanboy]

@FunkyDebob

He's white, this is funk to him!

[XxStrongDrums1996xX]

@FunkyDebob Other than in the 3:00 that this video takes place in.

[Stevemiester]

Brilliant video. Awesome sound, 1080p =D I listened to that fill @1:44 like 20 times. Bravo!

[boxingloves21]

this just sounds too awesome to be real.... great how did you record this dude???

[DaveSuriani]

@boxingloves21

Thank You sir, and maybe one day I will be able to make a quick video that shows my recording process for you!

[boxingloves21]

@DaveSuriani well that will be awesome.. thanks

[DaveSuriani]

@boxingloves21

I made a video showing my basic recording process if you wanna check it out

[boxingloves21]

@DaveSuriani thanks alot mate...

[tdougs77]

Great sound.



[TheJazzLicks]

do you recommend this set? im thinking about getting it, thanks!

[DaveSuriani]

@TheJazzLicks

Yes most definitely. It is a fun little kit!

[TheNewChadSmith]

Is this a playalong ?

[FrizzyDiouleBiGbonus]

good drum

[Whaatuuup]

dude, love  the hihat sound! awesome recording sound.. Can i download this tune anywhere?

[DaveSuriani]

@Whaatuuup

No sorry haha, its my personal track.

Cheers!

[edjorthebeast]

The China sounds amazing

[jcornell85]

What kind of heads do you use? Also, what kind of snare is that and what's the depth of it?... Oh and great playing and great tone!! :)

[DaveSuriani]

@jcornell85

On these drums im using Evans Genera G1's. And its a Gretsch Club Snare, 14 by 5

[teasdalea1]

@DaveSuriani What sticks are you using?

[MrDrummerguy33]

Nice work dude. Just out of interest, what hi hats are those? They have a nice 'Chick' to them

[DaveSuriani]

@MrDrummerguy33

They are Zildjian ZHT 14" Medium Hi Hats.

I actually have traded those for new 13.25 K Customs though

[SarahTDrumGuru]

whoa awesome!!!

[santoek]

nice playing! your set looks like mine..

[drummer191000]

Thats song weet drumming man. loving the 5 stroke rolls.

[timoteodeldesierto]

Nice playing, amigo. Tasteful stuff. Keep up the good work.

[Lateralus03]

Magic hands

[Dualnosch]

Great drumming! I love your playalong.

[MUSQUITOish]

Very Good!!!

[MrDoofDoofHead]

awesome drumming and i love ur kit! btw whats your china? sounds incredible!

[DaveSuriani]

@MrDoofDoofHead

An A Custom 18" China



[Mattallica331]

duuddeee ur kit sounds soooo good!!

[TheJonOhBoy]

dude, what cad set did you use?

[DaveSuriani]

@TheJonOhBoy

Mics?



[daaawwwaaa]

funkeay

[SnowwFreak]

Nikkuh. Nik. ni nikkkk

[lensky1987]

ooooo myyyy gooood !!!! :D i think this is the best sounding drum i've ever heard ! bravo...

[DaveSuriani]

@lensky1987

thanks mate!

[lensky1987]

@lensky1987 china is so mellow and liquid ! fantastic ! and this dark K is so beautiful, makes me wanna cry ! :D

[PalmPistol]

just bought the catalina jazz set online, this video really makes me feel good about the purchase, but of course all the credit goes to the playing :)

[DaveSuriani]

@PalmPistol

Glad to hear man! This is a fantastic Kit, it sounds great and is so easy to transport! :)

[PalmPistol]

such a crisp snare

[202drummerboy]

what A SET :(((((( WHAT A TUNING !!! WHAT A HI HAT !!! WHAT PLAYINGGGGG

[DaveSuriani]

@202drummerboy

haha my goodness

[RyanJulien]

good stuff my man. I was worried about how the Jazz could handle funk but I see now its grooving!

[Dan1Ly0]

awesome!

[acent2112]

perfectness

[idiotbox1998]

wow this is great

your playing and the drums the feel its just great

[DaveSuriani]

@idiotbox1998

Thank you sir!

[iutri]

You've got great feel and grove. Very musical fills and accents too. I wish I had that when I was your age. Nice job.

[kranxta]

and where did u get a 14" evans tom batter head?

[DaveSuriani]

@kranxta

its an evans genera g1 coated same as the snare

[kranxta]

what heads for toms? better and resos?

[DaveSuriani]

@kranxta

Evans Genera 1 Coated....on bottom its the factory heads from gretsch



[kranxta]

what heads for toms?

[Gretschdrums75]

Really nice playing and sounds from the drums and cymbals. Nice pocket and hat work. Very tasty...

[Gretschdrums75]

Was this the snare that comes with the Catalina Club Jazz kit? I have this kit in silver sparkle and my snare doesn't sound anything close to that. I realize you are mic'd with compression but my snare doesn't seem to get that tight. What heads, snares, etc. are you using on the snare. If it is a different snare, what kind/model is it? Really nice hats. I like all of your cymbals and your technique. Very balanced. Again, good job...

[DaveSuriani]

@Gretschdrums75

In this video I'm using Evans EC1 Coated on the top of the snare, and a Remo Ambassador Hazy on the bottom. The stock factory snares are also what Im using. I just like my snare head real tight cause i used to play in a marching band on a marching snare and I like the feel. I Posted a new video with a Remo Ambassador Coated on the bottom its a little crisper sounding

[DaveSuriani]

@DaveSuriani

ambassador coated on top*

[taffydonicke]

i love the sound of your snare...how do you tune it?

[DaveSuriani]

@taffydonicke

its tuned up pretty tight as i have a marching band/drum corps background so i like it cranked down quite a bit

[rojo300991]

Don't know if it's just me, but i kind of feel the snare far away, like it could need a bit more of presence. Other than that, awesome! Keep it up! ;)

[DoctorCameo]

How does it feel using double pedal on a 18" kick? I'm playing a Gretsch Renown Jazz, and I'd like to play some faster stuff and ostinatos etc. like Benny Greb. I 'm thinking of the DW9002 pedals... :)

[Carlosfz20]

phase problems with the mics!

[Calcard94]

Great job!

Snare sounds great although it could do with a bit of compression to bring out the ghost notes ;)

[jasonfallon123]

How do you find the bass drum??ok for volume?what kind of heads/tuning you using?Whats it like accousticly?

[DaveSuriani]

@jasonfallon123

The kick drum sounds huge for an 18". I have it tuned up pretty high for jazz, there is no muffling in it, and the port hole is only 4" to save tone.

As far as heads go on the kick drum they are both stock gretsch factory heads. SInce they sounded good, i found no reason to change them. The beater side is tuned just low enough to create tone while still allowing for a nice slap sound. And the front resonant head is tuned up to a medium tension so it has a nice tone.

[custardforyou]

I love the sound of the snare its top (Y)

[Guesswho953]

Could you possible send me the file for this little grove you've made? It sounds like it was fun to drum to...id like to try it haha...great drumming btw

[dylandouglas91]

Incredible video. This really convinced me to purchase the kit. Is there a chance I could download your loop? It is the perfect practice for grooving. Keep 'em coming!

[cletotheboxer]

i just got this drum kit nice to see that it clicks

[ssimonj]

good job! did you do alot of post processing to get that sound or do you just plug and play? sounds great either way. keep it up! :)

[DaveSuriani]

@ssimonj

it was a little bit of fooling around on the mixer first, then in garage band i added a tad bit of EQ. Thats it though, these drums sound great on there own!

[22158tacoma]

Good work Dan!!! Very nice chops. What hi hats are you using? Are those Catalina Club Jazz drums? I see you are using A series for ride and K for crash....are those Custom series? Thanks for the help and keep the inspirational videos coming.

[DaveSuriani]

@22158tacoma

Thank You!

The Hi Hats are actually 14" ZHT medium Hi Hats. And yes the kit is a Gretsch Catlina Cub Jazz (14", 12", 14", 18"). The Ride is a 20" A Custom Ping Ride and the right crash is a 18" K Dark Crash.

Thanks again!

[trevorlikesdrums]

sounds really nice

[creeptones]

Phenomenal drumming. Absolutely amazing kit as well, mind if I ask what china you're using?

[DaveSuriani]

@creeptones

it is an 18" A Custom China. Thanks Alot!

[GZuraman]

I love your style. Great drumming. Great sounding kit. I like your cymbals. Thnx for posting and sharing your drumming. Good luck with your garage band. XD

[sczucz]

nice!

[randomguy9900]

btw, its shumaker

[randomguy9900]

Dam dave, nice drumming. I love the syncopation with the hithat.

[DaveSuriani]

@randomguy9900

thanks sir