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Titles in the Forever Drumming catalog are listed alphabetically according to author's last name

(and/or artist name)

Neil Peart

'ANATOMY OF A DRUM SOLO' by Neil Peart

2 Discs -- 3 hours 20 minutes!

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

2-DVD Set $42.45

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 ALF VH0293 $50.95

NEIL PEART 'Work In Progress' DVD version - running time over 4 hours!

ALF 902839 DVD $50.95

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.

Regular HL 55 $12.70

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.

ALF VH021 $25.45

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.

ALF PRV9 $25.45

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.

ALF VH0120 $33.95

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.

ALF VH0128 $33.95

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 DVD $16.95

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.

HL 324600 $16.95

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.

ALF VH0297 $33.95

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.

HL 320196 VHS $50.95

MIKE PORTNOY Liquid Drum Theater DVD Version $50.95

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

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