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James Babcock
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What are people signed up here to accomplish?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by James Babcock Jan 8.
Favorite songs to jam along to?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by kel egan Feb 25.
What do you record with?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by James Babcock Jan 15.
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Gidday My fav 'Led Zep.' song for blowing off steam is 'Immigrant song'
There's too many to name, but basically anything by Zeppelin (John Bonham) like The Song Remains The Same, or the live version of Whole Lotta Love. Love to try and keep up with jazz classics too, but can't play them note for note. Love playing Melle…
Mike,
That's great news man! Good to hear you can concentrate more on having a good time and less on the pain of cramps and such.
Rock on,
James
Rocky,
I use 12 tracks when I am recording my drums, but rarely end up using ALL of the feeds. It's just nice to have options to choose from.
NAMM sounds like a wet dream for sure! I worked at a music store a few years ago and could NOT get the bo…
James,
I use protools digi 002 withan ultragain pro 8 digital.
So basically I can record 16 tracks at once but rarely do unless it is a live show.
I use mostly AKG and Shure mics. Something better if it is for vocals.
I headed to the LA NAMM show on…
2 presouns fp10 ,cubase 4 and windows vista
zep -the ocean
nickleback- burn it to the ground
sabbath-war pigs ( stiil learning )
most collective soul
allice copper- clones
Let's see if we can get some updated information on what people are using this year. I have upgraded my system...WHOO! Sixteen tracks live!
Interface: Presonus Firestudio 26X26 and a Behringer ADA8000 ADAT preamp. Presonus Faderport control surface…
Sounds like Ms. Sophie Jones is a spambot.......can we send her to a better place before she stikes again? :-)
Paul,
That sounds like a great idea, I agree that sharing video ideas would be cool. YouTube is pretty terrible for posting drum vids on though, Adrian probably has some insight as to a great hosting site that actually keeps the audio and video syn…
Profile Information
- What type of music do you enjoy playing most?
- Classic Rock, Hair Metal, Country, Country Rock
- Who is your favorite drummer(s)?
- Carmine Appice, Robert Sweet, Simon Kirke, Phil Rudd, Darrell Sweet, Franki Banali, Fred Coury
- How long have you been playing the drums for? (What year did you start)
- 26yrs
- What band(s) are you currently playing with? (Self Promotion welcome!)
- Currently playing with Kyle Lamb a fantastic up and coming Alberta county music artist. I am also doing some collaborating online on Indabamusic and Kompoz and having fun with that.
- Do you have any other accounts we should know about? (Twitter, Facebook, FriendFeed, etc)
- http://www.thevisualtimekeeper.com
http://www.indabamusic.com/people/thunder_sticks
http://www.myspace.com/thunder_sticks
http://www.facebook.com/thundersticks
http://www.twitter.com/thunder_sticks
- Tell us a little about yourself:
- Welcome! James Babcock is my name, and I am a drummer living in Northern Alberta, Canada. I have a good amount of stage and studio experience and enjoy learning new things about my instrument each day. I have great energy and a lot of drive and passion to offer.
Over the past 20yrs I have had the great opportunity to play in some very busy cover bands and gained a wealth of real world knowledge along the way. Some things you just can't read in a book and learn, it's been great fun learning along the way. I have learned to setup and run the bands sound from my position behind the drums. Learned to book and keep my band busy, build a website and develop a following, and most of all learned that there is a LOT of driving involved in being in a busy cover band! :-)
Five sets a night, three nights a week for 40+ weekends a year will certainly help you figure out really quick what works on stage and what doesn't. I am a solid drummer that enjoys laying down a great groove for people to dance to.
I have the capability to record live drum tracks in my home with some great gear and am learning some great production skills along the way as well. Drop me a line if you are looking for a drummer to fill in on a gig or two, record some tracks for you or just jam for some fun.
I love to help out when I can, especially if it is something that I had to learn with little help. I enjoy helping those just getting started with music and hopefully making their journey an easier one.
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Comment Wall (15 comments)
- At 6:32pm on April 1, 2009,
Mike Gingulano said…
- No problem,hope your feeling better now.I did decied togo with a synth.One day i hope to be able to afford a real good one.
take and hope your back up and running soon.
- At 6:06pm on February 23, 2009,
Mike Gingulano said…
- ya theres no bass player so i wanted to write my own bass lines like on a multiple tap pad or a synthesizer not just for bass lines but also little sounds effects in the back ground like disturbed has.
I am just not sure at a beginner stage whats good,whats a good price and what is user friendly.
- At 2:11pm on February 22, 2009,
Mike Gingulano said…
- Hay James iwas wondering if you could help me out again.I wanted to record some bass sounds and other sound loops.And iam not sure what things i to look at to start.Should i go for a drum mech.or some sort of sampler. plus i kind of need it to be user friendly and at a decent price.Thanks again
- At 1:20am on October 5, 2008,
mightymouse2 said… - thanx for the comment dude must say you have a really nice kit love the rack and the animal thats cool would love to see a video soon i love watching others play
- At 7:04pm on September 17, 2008,
Mike Gingulano said…
- Thanks for the compliment on the kit.I'll have to get some sort of song out there soon for every one.Its also cool to see some one else was into Robert Sweet,He was the one that made me want to play drums.He just made drums look fun.
anyhow catch ya latter.
- At 10:47pm on September 16, 2008,
Rob Hughes said… - Thanks James! Appreciate the comments very much... and yeah you're right, some drummers look at me strange when they see 'style' is all... some do however say "yeah that looks a lot easier"... :)
- At 9:15pm on September 16, 2008,
Rob Hughes said…
- Hey James - great tunes and I LOVE your kit! Writing from Banff, Alberta - was great to read your 'story'...
- At 9:33pm on August 17, 2008,
Kathy said… - Yeah you are definitely right about loving to play more with a kit I like. I didn't get to set them up until just a little while ago. I had to go out of town early the next morning. The kit looks brand new. Even the heads look new. I spent some time tuning the heads but will have to do some more tomorrow when I am fresh. Thanks again for all your help with it.
Kathy
- At 11:16pm on August 14, 2008,
Kathy said…
- James,
Well, I went and looked at the kit and fell in love with it. I can't wait to set it up and play it. I am going out of town early tomorrow morning so I won't be able to play it until it get back. But the kit is beautiful. Thanks so much for giving me the information on this kit.
Kathy
- At 7:24pm on August 12, 2008,
Kathy said…
- James,
So the bass is 22. Would be nice if I read the ad better. When I spoke to the guy on the phone I thought he said 18". But he is selling more than one kit so he must have mixed them up. So it seems it is a rock kit. Well, I will give it a look and see how it sounds. I will definitely check the badges on the drums. I misunderstood the ad in a couple of ways. I thought he was selling cymbals with it but it looks as though it is just the stands and there are only 3 rack toms instead of 4 like I had originally thought. It does look like a nice kit. I just hope it is the sound I'm looking for. I will let you know how I make out.
Thanks
Kathy
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