Gretsch New Classic / Eastside Playalong Tower Of Power

[ashish4211]

man you are tooo goood

[FunkAltGr]

Awesome groove

good job

[zepgen8]

Awesome as usual....mike I just loe that snare drum, mind you the gretsch is pretty cool to..nice one.

Paul.uk

[michaelcurtisjr]

@andrben Canon HG21 Camera with a wide angle adapter. I used an adjustable clamp called "The 3rd Arm" and a drum clamp to get the camera up as close to the ceiling as possible, Thanks!

[TheXrythmicXtongue]

yo bruh, I can't help but see all those diff types of cymbals you have and wonder, are you endorsing Zildjian?

[michaelcurtisjr]

@TheXrythmicXtongue lol, I wish. I do mainly have Zildjian Cymbals, but I buy based on sound.

[TheXrythmicXtongue]

@michaelcurtisjr well, hey props..I don't think I'll be able to afford cymbals like THAT for a while...

[michaelcurtisjr]

@TheXrythmicXtongue Check out Guitar centers websites in the used section. THey have over 200 stores to feed used gear from. You can always find GOOD cymbal deals there. :) I just got a 50's a 20" ride for $59 so seriously check it out !

[TheXrythmicXtongue]

@michaelcurtisjr dude..you just made my entire year!

[michaelcurtisjr]

@TheXrythmicXtongue LOL Awesome :)

[sammeza10]

excellent sound... where I find these play along?

[michaelcurtisjr]

@sammeza10 Hudson Music, The product is called Code Of Funk, By David Garibaldi. Thank you

[tamadrums101]

the 22" k constantinople ride sounds so amazing! grrrrrreat playing by the way ;)

[michaelcurtisjr]

@tamadrums101 Thank you!

[TeAmGrEnByTeZ]

yeeeeaaaaaah dude! great sound with that "simple" miking method! keep on grooving!!

[michaelcurtisjr]

@TeAmGrEnByTeZ Thanks, I love simple :)

[DrumRn]

Art Man, It's Art!



[michaelcurtisjr]

@DrumRn lol :)

[charlie40spencer]

Congrats on the new kit! i love the natural sound, no fancy tricks or anything. thumbs up!

[michaelcurtisjr]

@charlie40spencer Thank you! I love this kit :)

[DoctorCameo]

Amazing, though I wonder what kind of Constantinople rides you have...? :)

[michaelcurtisjr]

@DoctorCameo 20 med low bell, 22" prototype #14 and thank you.

[Cruddyeye]

Really sounding nice. Great playing as usual. Like the sound of your kick. "That great gretsch sound"

[michaelcurtisjr]

@Cruddyeye Thanks! Thats the Shure Beta 91... I love that mic in the Kick

[darthjoey13]

Your snare sounds great. How do you get it like that? I am finding that no matter what I do with mics, my snare sounds kind of empty. Yours has body.

[michaelcurtisjr]

@darthjoey13 Are you micing both the top and bottom? if you are then make sure you flip the phase of the bottom mic. This will eliminate the phasing problems that result in a flat or dead sounding snare drum. In this video im only using overheads and a kick mic.... so I would say that the drum is tuned well, and the Earthworks are damn good microphones . :)

[darthjoey13]

@michaelcurtisjr I only mic the top. It's probably that I have been using $50(per pair) condensers so I am picking up a poor overhead sound. Do you know any good OH condensers that are a little less pricy than Earthworks? I am on a high school student's budget.

[michaelcurtisjr]

@darthjoey13 If you can find them used... Peavey made a really cool condenser very similar to the Earthworks in design and sound. The model is a PVR-1, otherwise look for Omni pattern small diaphragm condensers. I would look on Guitar Centers website in the used recording section. They have some stupid deals in there very often. If you find something let me know ill put in my 2cents before you spend your money :)

[namawon]

I like how you have all of the rest of your cymbals next to you. make us more jealous :p

[michaelcurtisjr]

@namawon nothing to be jelous of :) I have been collecting cymbals for many many years. They define our sound and allow us to bring many textures to the table..... I just bought another one too I won't have until august :)

But its a 50's 20" a ride

[madamejam]

Wow!!! As always you sound great... That drum set sounds sweeeeeet...

Audree D

[michaelcurtisjr]

@madamejam Okay, but i just checked your channel.......and no new videos?????? what the #*$(!!

[madamejam]

@michaelcurtisjr I hate my electronic kit. The triggers are terrible. I want to get a new one but I am broke. Maybe I will try to record something at our practice space now that I have my camera back. We will see. Anyway I always look forward to your vids. I want my drums to sound that good....

[michaelcurtisjr]

@madamejam I feel ya.... I was just bustin' your chops. Just glad to know you are still kickin it :)

[FaithIsAccidental]

Great playing as always. That kit sounds beautiful too :)

[michaelcurtisjr]

@FaithIsAccidental Thanks!, really

[SpagsJippy]

WOW!! unbelievable sound. the mix is superb, your playing is beyond superb. very very inspiring man.. if it wasn't so late right now id jump on the drums!

[michaelcurtisjr]

@SpagsJippy who cares about neighbors :) Thanks so much for your kind words :)

[LOUD7]

Sound's great dude.Very funky,tight.

[michaelcurtisjr]

@LOUD7 thanks man!

[MMan633]

i liked it before i watched it. i wasn't disappointed:)

[michaelcurtisjr]

@MMan633 lmao too funny, and thanks so much!