29 Oktober 2009

Music Corner

PAT METHENY & CHARLIE HADEN - Way Beyond The Missouri Sky Live 2003

RARE-DVD
Here's another one of my favorite acoustic guitar DVDs. This is a 16:9 Widescreen video with a fantastic quality!! The music is so beautiful, just watch it yourself and feel the power, passion & beauty of these wonderful acoustic tunes from Guitar Maestro - Pat Metheny (Acoustic Guitar, 42 String Pikasso Custom Guitar) & Bass Legend - Charlie Haden (Bass). Food for your Soul !!!

STEVE SMITH – Drumset Technique/History Of The U.S. Beat (2 DVD)

In disc one of this 2-disc set, Steve explains hand and foot technique in ground-breaking detail and gets to the core of what drummers need to know in order to improve their feel and technical skills. In disc two, using examples by an all-star band, Steve explains the evolution of the drumset in U.S. Music -- how the drumset was first used in all the major styles of U.S. Music and how closely related all the styles are. Special features include xtensive bonus footage including alternate-take drum solos, a brilliant hi hat solo with a hi hat tutorial, alternate band takes, a camera-switching option, optional running commentary by Steve, a listening list, more. A four and a half hour drum tutorial from the man lauded by critics and fans as one of the most accomplished drummers in the country. Spread over two discs, disc one concentrates on hand and foot technique, disc two on the history and evolution of the drum kit. This is a great tool for any aspiring John Bonham's or Keith Moon's out there.

MIKE PORTNOY – In Constant Motion (2 DVD)

Disc 1: In the Dream focuses on music from the last three Dream Theater albums, Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence, Train Of Thought and Octavarium; featuring complete Band performances of six songs from these albums as well as new studio performances of the drum tracks and Mikes in-depth analysis of each song. Disc 2: On the Side covers a wide range of Mike's side projects, including his work with TransAtlantic, John Arch, John Petrucci/G3, Fates Warning and Overkill Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy goes it alone with IN CONSTANT MOTION, which showcases his considerable skills behind the kit.