Presents newly-recorded, in-studio footage of Neil discussing, in detail,
his approach to soloing. Using a solo recorded in September, 2004 in
Frankfurt, Germany, as a framework, Neil talks about each segment of
this nine-minute tour de force that is a feature of each Rush performance.
He describes the inspiration and the conceptual thinking behind each
part of the solo and discusses, and often demonstrates, the technique
necessary for playing that segment.
Also
included are two “explorations” -- completely improvised workouts
at the drums, each over thirty-minutes long; a never-before-released
solo recorded in Hamburg, Germany in September, 2004 ("Ich Bin
Ein Hamburger"); “O Baterista”, Neil's Grammy(r) Award-nominated
solo (previously released on the Rush in Rio DVD); two full Rush performances
from Frankfurt ’04, all shot from the perspective of the drum cameras;
interviews with Lorne Wheaton, Neil’s drum tech, and Paul Northfield,
Rush co-producer and engineer; a full-color booklet, a photo gallery
and more.
• DISC ONE
• Anatomy of a Drum Solo
• Der Trommler” (recorded September, 2004, Frankfurt)
• Neil’s analysis and discussion of “Der Trommler”
and of his approach to soloing
• Sidebar 1-Exclusive Hamburg solo ("Ich Bin Ein Hamburger")
• Sidebar 2- “Exploration #1”
• DISC TWO
• Bonus Features, including: ”Exploration #2”
• “O Baterista” (solo from Rush in Rio)
• Interview with Paul Northfield, Rush co-producer and engineer,
and Lorne Wheaton, Neil’s drum tech
• Lorne Wheaton setting up and talking about Neil’s drumkit
• Two Rush performances from the perspective of the drum cameras
• A Previously Unreleased Solo from Rush’s 1994 Counterparts
Tour
• Special Features
• Alternate Edits-During parts of Neil’s analysis of “Der
Trommler,” the viewer can choose between two different edits, one
with related playing examples in full screen and one with Neil in view
while the playing example is shown in a separate inset. These spots
are identified by an on-screen icon.
•
Audio-only bonus marimba tracks, “Momo’s Dance Party”
and “Pieces of Eight,” composed and performed by Neil, which
can be accessed at various points in the program.
• Bonus Footage-A previously unreleased solo from the Rush Counterparts
tour recorded March 27, 1994 at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Michigan.
• Camera-Option---During Neil’s performance of “Der Tommler”,
the viewer can choose between the program edit and two, isolated cameras,
for different views.
• Two Rush performances (“Tom Sawyer” and “Subdivisions”)
recorded Frankfurt, September, 2004 from the perspective of the drum
cameras.
• Photo Gallery
Only $36.95
NEIL PEART / A WORK
IN PROGRESS 3
hours, 40 min.
"Students of Peart who truly want to share his spirit of exploration
should find its depth and breadth very satisfying and, in fact, even
those less enamored of his work could learn plenty from this professional
thinker." - Adam Budofsky/Modern Drummer March 1997.
In this two-video, limited edition box set, Neil Peart documents the
"work in progress" of recording Rush's 1996 album, 'Test for Echo,'
as well as the work in progress of Neil himself and his endless apprenticeship
to the art of drumming. On these history-making tapes, he uses the songs
from "Test for Echo' to demonstrate concepts such as constructing a
drum part, selecting rhythmic approaches, technique, odd times, the
drummer's role in a band, drum set orchestration and creative timekeeping.
This limited-edition box set also includes a full-color poster. A necessary
purchase for anyone who is, or ever was, a fan of Neil's. Contains two
booklets containing transcriptions of the parts played in the video.
Regular
Price $59.95 VH0293 $46.00
NEIL PEART
'Work In Progress' DVD version
running time over
4 hours!
WB 902839 Reg. $59.95
NEIL
PEART - Work In Progress DVD / FD Price $50.45
PERCUSSIVE
ARTS SOCIETY (PAS) VIDEOS FROM THE 1994 AND 1995 CONVENTIONS WORLD OF
PERCUSSION
RICK
PETRIE / PLAY DRUMS NOW! 60 min.
In this video, noted drum instructor and performer Rick Petrie
teaches the absolute beginner to master the following techniques: drum
set up, matched grip stick holding, single and double stroke rolls (and
other rudiments), fills, playing the "backbeat"and a lot more. Excellent
for absolute beginners.
PAT
PETRILLO / SNARE DRUM RUDIMENTS 30 min.
This video demonstrates 30 of the most common rudiments as outlined
by the Percussive Arts Society. As each rudiment is played, a transcription
appears on the screen which helps to develop good reading skills.
Each rudiment is played very slowly, and then up to tempo. This is a
real good tool for anyone wanting to learn the rudiments or do some
brushing up. Recommended. Booklet included.
SLIM
JIM PHANTOM / ROCKABILLY ROCKING SWING 50 min.
Most famous for his time with the Stray Cats, Jim teaches shuffles,
eighth-note grooves and his own brand of drum fills and rockabilly swing
grooves. Includes transcription booklet.
Regular
Price $29.95 PRV9 $25.00
Simon Phillips
SIMON PHILLIPS / SIMON
PHILLIPS 60 min.
With an amazing command of the drum set, Simon is, and has been, one
of the hottest guys around. In this video, he covers double bass drums,
bass drum tuning, snare/bass drum exercises, timekeeping and playing
with a click. Includes three songs with Ray Russell and Anthony Jackson.
Regular
Price $39.95VH0120 $31.00
SIMON
PHILLIPS RETURNS 68 min.
The trio performs "Streetwise", "Harlem Nights" and "Protocol." Simon
breaks down his drum parts for each, section-by-section. He covers snare
drum tuning, practice routines and playing in odd times. He also gives
a great solo performance.
Regular
Price $39.95 VH0128 $31.00
Jeff Porcaro
JEFF PORCARO / STARLICKS
DVD:
The late Jeff Porcaro was a Grammy Award-winning star from Toto and
one of the most respected and innovative drummers in contemporary music.
On this DVD, he describes his approach to straight time, triplet and
shuffle feels, Latin grooves, half-time shuffles, bass drum pedal techniques
and a variety of effects on the high hat. A live band setting featuring
his brother Michael on bass and David Garfield on keyboards creates
an exciting atmosphere to demonstrate Jeff's famous grooves. Includes
a lesson book. 34 minutes. HL 00320398
Reg. $19.95 FD Price
$17.75
VHS: The late and quite inimitable Jeff Porcaro was a Grammy Award-winning
star from Toto, and was one of the most recorded and sought after drummers
of his day. THE
master of feel, Jeff explores straight time, triplet feels, shuffle
feels, Latin inspired grooves, bass drum pedal, hi-hat patterns and
effects. He also demonstrates several of his classic grooves like 'Rosanna'.
A personal lesson from one of the greatest who ever lived - worth the
money & then some.
Regular
Price $19.95 324600 $17.00
Mike
Portnoy
MIKE
PORTNOY / PROGRESSIVE DRUM CONCEPTS
In Mike's first video release he addresses drum set assembly, double
bass drum technique, odd time signatures, groove and phrasing and more.
The video opens and closes with drum solos and the
Rest of the tape is packed with numerous examples from the records he's
played on. Comes complete with transcription booklet that corresponds
tothe video.
Regular
Price $39.95VH0297 $32.00
MIKE
PORTNOY / LIQUID DRUM THEATER
The two-video boxed set documents Mike's innovative drum stylings in
the highly acclaimed fusion/progressive metal of Dream Theater and
Liquid Tension Experiment. Volume One features music from both
CDs by Liquid Tension Experiment and includes footage shot at Millbrook
studios, where both were recorded. Mike performs eight songs/segments
and breaks down parts from each, explaining how to develop a "toolbox"
of fills and patterns to draw from. Featured throughout is exclusive
footage of the making of the first LTE album, as well as rare live footage
of the band. 89 minutes. Volume Two focuses on the music of Dream Theater
and features footage shot at Beartracks studios. Mike performs eleven
songs/segments from Falling Into Infinity and Scenes from
a Memory CDs and isolates the drum parts from each song. He discusses
playing in odd-time signatures, developing double bass technique, soloing
& much more.
Includes exclusive
footage of Dream Theater from their 1998 World Tour. 86 min.
Regular
Price $59.95320196 $43.00
MIKE
PORTNOY Liquid Drum Theater DVD Version only $43.95 at FD
DVD
features: two bonus, live performances,
one by Dream Theater, one by LTE. Over 20 minutes of new footage.
Also features a full-lingth commentary by Mike, a camera switching
option - allowing the viewer to 'direct' four studio performances,
a photo gallery & more!
Running
time: approx 190 minutes
Bernard "Pretty"
Purdie
BERNARD
PURDIE / GROOVE MASTER 70 min.
Bernard is one of the funkiest drummers to ever live and has played
on hundreds of recordings. On this tape he offers insights into many
of the techniques he uses and the grooves he's played. He discusses
and demonstrates, along with bassist Koh Schmizh, ghost notes, a ballad
in 12/8, the Purdie shuffle and a lot more. Super funky and really fun
too. No one grooves like Bernard.
In this two-video, limited edition box set, Neil Peart documents the
"work in progress" of recording Rush's 1996 album, 'Test for Echo,'
as well as the work in progress of Neil himself and his endless apprenticeship
to the art of drumming. On these history-making tapes, he uses the songs
from "Test for Echo' to demonstrate concepts such as constructing a
drum part, selecting rhythmic approaches, technique, odd times, the
drummer's role in a band, drum set orchestration and creative timekeeping.
This limited-edition box set also includes a full-color poster. A necessary
purchase for anyone who is, or ever was, a fan of Neil's. Contains two
booklets containing transcriptions of the parts played in the video.
teaches the absolute beginner to master the following techniques: drum
set up, matched grip stick holding, single and double stroke rolls (and
other rudiments), fills, playing the "backbeat"and a lot more. Excellent
for absolute beginners. 
Each rudiment is played very slowly, and then up to tempo. This is a
real good tool for anyone wanting to learn the rudiments or do some
brushing up. Recommended. Booklet included. 
Simon Phillips
Jeff Porcaro
DVD:
The late Jeff Porcaro was a Grammy Award-winning star from Toto and
one of the most respected and innovative drummers in contemporary music.
On this DVD, he describes his approach to straight time, triplet and
shuffle feels, Latin grooves, half-time shuffles, bass drum pedal techniques
and a variety of effects on the high hat. A live band setting featuring
his brother Michael on bass and David Garfield on keyboards creates
an exciting atmosphere to demonstrate Jeff's famous grooves. Includes
a lesson book. 34 minutes. HL 00320398 
THE
master of feel, Jeff explores straight time, triplet feels, shuffle
feels, Latin inspired grooves, bass drum pedal, hi-hat patterns and
effects. He also demonstrates several of his classic grooves like 'Rosanna'.
A personal lesson from one of the greatest who ever lived - worth the
money & then some. 
Mike
Portnoy
Rest of the tape is packed with numerous examples from the records he's
played on. Comes complete with transcription booklet that corresponds
tothe video. 
Bernard "Pretty"
Purdie
