Derek Munson :: "New Ground" by Tommy Igoe (Vic Firth Play-Along)

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In 1994, I was a 7th grader who had just started to get his feet wet in the world of jazz and fusion drumming. My middle school music teacher, Debi Eng, and her drummer husband, Frank, turned me on to Vocal Jazz. The first album I listened to? It was called "What's Inside" by the New York Voices. The opening track ("All Blues") woke me up to a whole other world of swingin' that I hadn't heard yet. I was hooked and listened to the album in its entirety - something I've probably done over a hundred times in the years since.

That was my first introduction to Tommy Igoe. Before the Groove Essentials Series, before the Birdland Big Band - it was his brilliant playing with New York Voices that nailed me to a wall. He particularly knocked me out on the track "The Sultan Fainted". (Check that track out if you haven't yet, cats - it's blazin'!) After that, I went out and bought every New York Voices album I could find, and did my best to absorb the tasteful, energetic drumming that Tommy throws down. I've been a fan of his for almost two decades now, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. :D

So, this is a fun Soca/Songo/Samba tune called "New Ground". It's one of Tommy Igoe's contributions to Vic Firth's Educational Play-Along Tracks Series, which is available for FREE on the Vic Firth website. Vic Firth has tons of great educational materials available to drummers/percussionists from nearly any field of study, and I suggest you go check out all the great stuff they have to offer.

To go download a PDF and MP3 of this song (both with and without drums), go to this page:
http://www.vicfirth.com/education/drumset/playalong/igoe.php

Worth noting:
* The best sound is available when played back in 720p HD.
* I am aware that I duplicated a few fills here. No big whoop, right? ;)

Hope you enjoy this - more to come! :D

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IN THIS VIDEO:
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*Genesis Drums* (Custom Maple)
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5.5" x 14" Snare
10" x 9", 14" x 14", and 16" x 14" toms
22" x 18" Bass Drum

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*Soultone Cymbals*
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14" Custom Hi-hats
17" Custom Brilliant Crash
20" Vintage Old School Ride
18" Custom Brilliant Crash
15" FXO Crash stacked on 14" Gospel China
18" Vintage Old School Crash

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*Aquarian Drumheads*
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Snare: Texture Coated batter, Classic Clear (Snare) resonant
Toms: Coated Super 2 batter/Classic Clear resonant
Bass: Super Kick II batter/Regulator with offset port resonant

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*Vic Firth* (of course!)
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American Jazz Series - AJ1

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Hardware:
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DW 7000 Series BD pedal
Yamaha 700 and 800 series stands
Roc'n'Soc Bicycle Throne (thread adjust)

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Electronics:
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Behringer Xenyx 2222 Mixer
Shure PG Series Drum Mics
Kodak Zi8 cameras

Questions/Comments/Concerns/Compliments? I'm always available! Feel free to drop me a line and let me know what you think. :)

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[robchang22]

Hi Derek, i really love your drumming style, i am a beginner - intermediate drummer, can you tell me how to practice for this kind of drumming style??

thank you i can't stop watching and listening to your drumming!

[drumology2001]

@robchang22 Hey Rob! Glad you liked the video, man! As far as learning to play these styles, a good start is Tommy Igoe's "Groove Essentials" Book/CD/DVD offerings. Outside of that, it's just a matter of finding good Latin music and listening to it a TON in order to pick up on the little nuances that make the drummer's playing sound authentic. :)

[WASTELANDDRUMMER]

Your style is so cool.Very relaxed and your fills and transitions are exactly what I want to emulate as I become a better drummer. Keep on playing man - thanks for the vids!

[drumology2001]

@WASTELANDDRUMMER Thanks for the compliments, Caisha! I'm very flattered. More vids to come soon! :D

[drumology2001]

I *do* remember you, Victor! Thanks for your continued support and kind words, my friend. :)

I do have an endorsement with Soultone, yes. I love their stuff, and even though they're not one of the "big three" cymbal manufacturers, I'd put their stuff up against the other guys any day of the week. I've been really happy with the quality, sound, look, and feel of their products. And they're great people to work with, as well - which is important to me.

I will go look for Cleverson now! :D

[Drumatically]

Do you recommend the Shure PG's ? :-)

[drumology2001]

I sure do! They were very affordable and sound really great. And I like that I was able to easily expand my set by buying more of the mic series online; they were readily available at places like eBay and Amazon. I'm very glad I invested in them - I really like Shure's gear. I use their SE315 in-ear monitors, too, and they're awesome. :D

[VictorTheBestR10]

Hey dude! Remember me? I'm always watching your videos, you're an excellent drummer...

By the way, I really liked your Soultone Cymbals. Do you have an endorsement or something?

In Brazil, we have a gospel drummer named Cleverson Silva (awesome drummer), he has an endorsement of Soultone Cymbals, it's one of the best cymbals I ever heard.

Greetings from Brazil!

[GiovanniBataloni]

wow, great!

[drumology2001]

Brian! Thanks for the comment - I lol'd. ;)

Glad you enjoy the videos, my friend. More cheesy goodness to come.