Word: drum
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Aphrodite's latest album is a more ambient treatment of his previous meld of ragga and jump-up drum 'n bass. Don't understand the genre-codes of electronic music? Here's a quick translation: this is good dance music. Aphrodite, the nom de turntable of Gavin King, is well known in the British underground for his past work alongside Mickey Finn and his remix of Nine Inch Nails' "Perfect Drug." Though his recent releases have been criticized as too mainstream, this album proves that dance music can be accessible without losing touch with its roots. The beats...
...merchandising, and I'm a full-fledged member." He's still figuring out, though, how to convey the full range of what he does in the band's music videos. Sometimes he just waves around a pair of records. "You are not going to see me programming a drum machine in a video," says Homicide. "It just doesn't look cool...
Homicide, however, disagrees. He says he is "usually the foundation" for most of the songs Sugar Ray writes. He finds a good beat, a cool sample, and lyrics and melody are layered on from there. With his arsenal of records and drum machines, Homicide says he's able to reproduce a wide range of sounds, from guitar strumming to percussion. "I could be anyone in a band," says Homicide. "It helps out live and opens up doors creatively...
...employee feels that everyone is satisfied that the drum was recovered and returned," McNamara said. "Although the investigation is ongoing as to the identities of the four Pfoho students, larceny was committed...
...lesser height of majesty, for Regi had technique without ear; at one point, Regi was horribly sharp and only turned the pegs up more, producing a grating sound and a disturbing cacophony amidst Victor's clever performance. The drummer, J.D. Blaine, amazed and amused. Even one beat of his drum prompted audience response; he possessed a zany aura that fed into Victor's desire for fun and crazy musical progression. The band's DJ also kept the crowd going, playing Jackson 5 and old school hip-hop, with Wooten's contributions. The combination of the DJ and Wooten brought...