EQ Magazine - February 2008 - (Page 57) a lot of space in the higher frequencies, but, if you have an open mind and the right situation, the sounds it produces can be inspired. Conventional hand-held tambourines are a little too big for this application, but, luckily, RhythmTech makes the Hat Trick—a miniature tambourine that’s perfect for such situations. It’s small enough not to get in the way of your sticks, but it still rattles like crazy. Just hang it from the wing nut of a cymbal stand, draped over the bell of the ride, and voilà— you’re cooking bacon. EMPEROR’S TRYM TORSON ON RECORDING MAMMOTH TOMS by Roberto Martinelli Formed in 1991, Norway’s Emperor became one of black metal’s most influential bands, incorporating classical motifs, and even elements of Norwegian folk music in its bombastic, pagan assault. The band’s violent history—three members were separately charged with arson, burglary, and murder—prompted it to implode in 2001, but it reformed in 2005. Here drummerTrym Torson details how he records his signature tom sound. “I use Premier Maple Classic drums, and when I first signed with Premier, I asked for the biggest toms they had because I wanted them to sound huge, saysTorson. ” “But when I tried the 12" in both the deep model and the shorter, power tom, the LEARN MORE! To further study the concept of prepared drum set, here are some drummers who are inserting these techniques (and others) into various styles of music: Stanton Moore, Johnny Rabb, Matt Chamberlain, Yuval Gabay, Ahmir Khalib Thompson (also known as Questlove), and Glenn Kotche. Google ’em, because they are forging ahead with new tones, and they’re reinventing what a drum mix is all about. —JW EQ-VioletMics-12-7-07.indd 1 www.eqmag.com FEBRUARY 2008 12/7/07 1:09:54 PM EQ 57 http://violetusa.com http://www.eqmag.com
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