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(1): Daniel Mark asks:
Terry, It's been a couple of years since I have been to one of your drum clinics but I distinctly remember you talking about playing the drums as you would the piano. I would really appreciate it if you could give me some more insight on this technique?
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(2): Mike Timms asks:
My question is to do with permutations over an ostinato, say if you set-up a 16th note based ostinato between your left hand and left bass drum, when working though the 15 permutations with the right hand and then right foot, to play linier phrases do you go further to cover the over lapping permutations between the free limbs? Meaning all 15 permutations against all 15 permutations..to create none linier phrases over the pattern? Or, do you tend to play linier phrases between the remaining limbs?
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(3): Asmet asks:
I would like to ask Terry if he could please reconsider his decision about Missing Persons. I'm not sure that Terry understands the depth of the sentiments among the MP fans. It has taken on a completely different dimension from the band member's experience. I understand there may be good reasons for Terry's decision, but please reconsider how MP can be kept alive in one form or another.
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(4): Marco Gogopants asks:
Does anyone know if the terry bozzio/chad wackerman duets video will be available on dvd? I'm holding out for a dvd so any information would be much appreciated. Thanks
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(5): Michael Carpenter asks:
Terry,I'm having some trouble understanding how you have your piccolo toms tuned. On the "live" video it looks like they are tuned to the scale of C but I'm not sure. I was also thinking about using your tom set-up for a project I have in mind. I want to have at least two octaves of piccolos to play on. I need to understand your tuning though and what you would base your depths and head tensions on in relation to scales.
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(6): Bill Nelson asks:
Has Terry Bozzio done, or does he plan to do a video that would contain the following: Like a 8 or 10 piece band that Features Terry doing themes like tangos, swing music, jazz and maybe even some rock mixed in? AND I MEAN ASIDE FROM WORK with (Zappa who i admire greatly). I think if i saw this type of video of Terry playing with guys like the Marsalis brothers, Brecker brothers, Harry Connick jr. etc, etc. I would think i died i went to heaven. I Can't imagine anything better than this type of format where Terry is permitted to go on a few 15 min solos with a little question and answer between some horns and/or strings etc, etc. P.S. IF Terry sees this idea i hope he will consider it strongly.....I loved your solo work on your live in concert video it was nothing short of beautiful...I think the project i mention would only embellish your GRAND TALENT.
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(7): Pieter Appelman asks:
Hi Terry, I've been to a concert of yours last year when you played in Haarlem, it was part of the Dutch tour which was arranged in association with the magazine Slagwerkkrant. I hadn't heard a single song of yours before I went there so I was very curious. After I've seen your show I think your drumming was about the only thing I talked about for two weeks :-). I was wondering why you don't use any electronic drums in your kit. When I listen to music from Tool I hear all sorts of electronic sounds which could fit into your music as well I think. Not only you could use all sorts of percussion sounds, but with a good sampler you could combine (layer) percussive sounds with melodic sounds, which would of course fit very well into your kit and playing style. Also I was wondering why you use 12" snare? I thought it was because it gives you more space for your legs/pedals only, since you tune it like a normal snare. Am I correct or no?
I hope to see you again soon playing in The Netherlands!!
Greetings,
Pieter Appelman
Alkmaar - The Netherlands
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(8): C. Richard Calloway asks:
Dear Terry, I would like to know what kind of bottom heads you use with your signature heads. I also would like to know the bearing edge specs on your drums. I would also like to know where I can get a SPOXSE Hi-Hat. What type of foot board do you prefer, solid or split? Any info on educational material written by you would be most appreciated. Thanks, Terry for your time, Rich.
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(9): Fauzie asks:
My name is Fauzie Cokie. I am come from Indonesia. I know about you from your vcd. I like to see you playing a drum. as you know I like to play drum too but iam still amateur. would you be my teacher to play drum by send techniques how to play drum it can be a book or something. You can send to my e-mail. thank you very much if you want to be my teacher. I wait your answer.
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(10): Jim Bob asks:
Can someone tell me how many different time signatures (meters) are used in the song "Crash" - Situation Dangerous album?? Thanks.
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