Ask just about any rock drummer who their influences are and chances are rushs neil peart will be high on the list. To get a taste of what the sounds of the neil peart drums series are like, sonic reality and have put together an exclusive free sample pack of 72 drum loops in three popular groove. Anatomy of a drum solo a twodisc set, presents newlyrecorded, instudio footage of legendary neil peart discussing his approach to soloing. He breaks down a nine minute solo from september 2004 in frankfurt germany. Neil pearts dubbeldvd anatomy of a drum solo ar har. The neil peart anatomy of a drum solo dvd is a 2disc set which features neil talking about his approach to soloing, dissecting a solo recorded during a rush concert back in september of 2004 in frankfurt, germany. Neil peart has received many awards for his recorded performances, and is known for his technical proficiency and stamina. Neil peart during a break in this summers snakes and arrows tour, i scheduled a lesson with peter. Neil pearts time machine hybrid drum kit roland canada. Within his monstrous kit, neil plays roland vdrums and has done for almost 10 years now in various combinations of current modules and custom hybrid vpads designed exclusively for him.
Celebrate neil pearts birthday with this outrageous drum. Liner notes anatomy of a drum solo presents newlyrecorded, instudio footage of neil discussing, in detail, his approach to soloing. Rushs own neil peart is the greatest drummer of all time. Anatomy of a drum solo instudio footage of neil discussing, in detail, his approach to soloing. Anatomy of a drum solo is a two dvd set of neil discussing his approach to soloing. So, below, excerpted from neils own website, in neils own words, is the story of his lessons with jazz great peter erskine. He delves into the inspiration and the concept behind each part of the solo and. Yes, after weeks of voting and debating, the tourney has finally come to a. A previously unreleased solo from the rush counterparts tour recorded in 1994 at the palace of auburn hills in michigan. This kit is not only an instrument its a work of art. Esounds has released neil peart drums free sample pack, a free taster of their new commercial pack, in rex, wav and aiff formats. Its safe to say neil pearts time machine drum kit is the worlds most recognizable hybrid drum kit.
When he was young he played on a slingerland drum set. This dvd reflects that fact beautifully with neils almost zenlike manner of relating his drumming philosophy in simple, almost poetic terms. Tons of information on how to drum like a rock star including tips and secrets on how to play great solos like the drumming legends neil peart, buddy rich, gene krupa, and more. Click here to download the pdf booklet that was originally included with the anatomy of a drum solo dvd. Magazine drummie awards 2007 instudio footage of neil peart discussing, in detail, his approach to soloing. Neil peart is the drummer for rush, in case you dont know. Designed to commemorate the release of neils now classic and bestselling anatomy of a drum solo instructional dvd, this poster measures 20 inches by 28 inches and is printed on heavy poster stock paper. The tour also necessitated a new and extraordinary overthetop drum kit for equally legendary drummer, neil peart. Neil peart on drum solos part two rhythm magazine april.
Anatomy of a drum solo presents newlyrecorded, instudio footage of neil discussing, in detail, his approach to soloing. September 12, 1952 january 7, 2020 was a canadian musician and writer best known as the drummer and primary lyricist of the rock band rush. Neil peart anatomy of a drum solo download faststrings. Recorded by producer nick raskulinecz rush, foo fighters, alice in chains this multitrack kit offers the ultimate high fidelity rock sound with incredible realism for keyboardists. Of course, any rush show will feature an opportunity for peart to take center stage with a ballstothewall drum solo.
Anatomy of a drum solo is an instructional dvd by rush drummer neil peart, presenting live and instudio performances discussing his approach to soloing. Peart is extremely intelligent and wellread, and he begins the main program on disc 1 with a short history of the drum solo. If you or someone you know if a neil peart or rush fan this poster is a musthave. See more ideas about neil peart, rush band and cool bands. Neil peart drums sound and groove library for sampletank is a new meticulously recorded sampletank instruments collection that includes over 2,000 drum samples and more than 800 audio grooves played by neil peart, the legendary drummer of the iconic canadian band, rush, recently inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame. Nov 01, 2012 so, below, excerpted from neils own website, in neils own words, is the story of his lessons with jazz great peter erskine. These were one of his favorite drum kits to play on. It is almost a minidocumentary on the evolution of drumming and concert soloing. Neil pearts songs stream online music songs listen. Neil peart is one of the brightest, but most downtoearth premier rock drummers in the world today. After viewing the monumental amount of material included on anatomy of a drum solo, my initial assessment is partially truethis dvd is a dream for drummers, and a must see for peart and rush fans. I had reservations going into this dvd that, while a huge fan of neil peart and rush, that it would be a set mainly for drummers only. Neil peart anatomy of a drum solo by neil peart dvd.
Anatomy of a drum solo neil peart concert percussion. Peart received numerous awards for his musical performances, including an induction into the modern drummer readers poll hall of fame in 1983, making him the youngest person ever so honoured. Catharines, neil began drum lessons at age thirteen, studying with local teacher don george, then played in a succession of rock bands. Anatomy of a drum solo linernotes and more from power. Neil peart is an internationally critically acclaimed, bestselling, and awardnominated author, and for more than thirty years has been the legendary drummer and lyricist for rush, the most successful band in the history of canadian rock music. Anatomy of a drum solo presents newly recorded, instudio footage of neil discussing his approach to soloing. Neil peart on soloing from anatomy of a drum solo youtube.
In part 2 of his insightful exploration of drum soloing, neil peart breaks down another of his rush solos, reveals his soloing influences and considers the future of the drum solo t his month, i will refer specifically to the arrangement that i happened to deliver on the night the dvd was filmed rushs new dvd, clockwork angels tour. As the drummer for canadian iconic rock band rush, neil pearts drum kit has always been larger than a typical standardsize set. Back in june of 2011, the late show with david letterman invited neil peart on his stage for an epic 6 minute drum solo as part of the shows drum solo week. Recorded at the drum channel by top rock producerengineer nick raskulinecz rush, foo fighters, alice in chains using state of the art microphones and equipment from ocean way to go, neil s incredible sounding drum kit is now playable from any midi. Sonic reality has produced other studio profiles on such drummers as cheap tricks bun e. Congratulations dave on 33 inspired and influential years. The kit features samples of the authentic drum workshop signature snakes and arrows kit of drum legend neil peart from the band rush. He then moved on to tama, where he played for 7 years of his life. Neil peart anatomy of a drum solo 2005 legendary rush drummer neil peart discusses his approach to performing, using a live recording of his signature nineminute solo to illustrate his methods. This is drum solo neil peart by roman dolinsky on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. You could say hes the george harrison of the band rush. The neil peart reading list by billy parrott, associate director, midmanhattan library at 42nd streetnovember 5, 2012. Neil peart is the greatest drummer of all time consequence. In 1996, neil signed on with dw drums where to this.
For the project, neils current concert drum kit has been set up in a studio for him to demonstrate with. This dvd reflects that fact beautifully with neil s almost zenlike manner of relating his drumming philosophy in simple, almost poetic terms. Neil peart anatomy of a drum solo by neil peart dvd sheet. Carlos and yesearthworksking crimson drummer bill bruford. Presents newlyrecorded, instudio footage of neil discussing, in detail, his approach to soloing. September 12, 1952 january 7, 2020 was the main lyricist and drummer for the progressive rock band rush. In addition to the complex time keeping duties the drummer extraordinaire. Recorded at the drum channel by top rock producerengineer nick raskulinecz rush, foo fighters, alice in chains using state of the art microphones and equipment from ocean way to go, neils incredible sounding drum kit is now playable from any midi. Recorded by producer nick raskulinecz rush, foo fighters, alice in chains this multitra. This dvd features instudio footage of neil peart discussing, in detail, his approach to soloing. With his technically demanding and precise rhythmic style, few rock drummers have scaled the heights that peart has over the years on. For the project, neil s current concert drum kit has been set up in a studio for him to demonstrate with. You must own infinite player in order to use this library.
To get a taste of what the sounds of the neil peart drums series are like, sonic reality and have put together an exclusive free sample pack. Each poster will ship flat, rolled into a heavy duty shipping tube no creases or folds so this. Jan 24, 2006 the neil peart anatomy of a drum solo dvd is a 2disc set which features neil talking about his approach to soloing, dissecting a solo recorded during a rush concert back in september of 2004 in frankfurt, germany. This slingerland kit was the first drum kit neil played with rush.
From tour to tour, and to an extent from show to show, his solo evolved to incorporate rhythmic ideas hed been working on over extended periods of. See more ideas about neil peart, rush band and rush concert. One percussive specialty that held audiences rapt over the course of four decades is the drum solo peart performed during each rush show. Peart s instructional dvd anatomy of a drum solo is an indepth examination of how he constructs a solo that is musical rather than indulgent, using his solo from the 2004 r30 30th anniversary tour as an example. This is a must for aspiring drummers, especially those who want to solo. Neil peart was born september 12, 1952, in hamilton, ontario, canada, and first lived on the family dairy farm, near hagersville. Using a solo recorded in september, 2004 in frankfurt, germany. Awesome resources for playing drums solos on your drumset. The neil peart reading list the new york public library. Rushs neil peart plays an epic drum solo on letterman.