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Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "Kiko" <dr.k@o...> wrote:
> Hello again,
>
> there is of cuorse a reason why I ended up on this group. I'm
> involved in writing bits and pieces in whats going to be an
> interactive musicencyclopedia. I'm really supposed to write about
> synths and keyboards but since electronic drums was considered to
be
> more in the synth department than in the drum department, I got
that
> bit to.
> The problem is I don't know to much about this stuff. I've started
to
> buy some Simmons stuff to get a feel for it but I would really
> appreciate some help. So... Here goes (and please remember, this is
> an encyclopedia for all kinds of music and instruments. Not
> specialised):
>
> 1. What electronic drums are a definitive must to mention in the
> encyclopedia? (There will be samples of the different kits aswell,
so
> wich ones should I go for there?)
>
Well, the SDS-7 was the top of the line... I'd mention that and the
SDS-5 for the best examples of Simmons gear. (Maybe the SDS-1 also)
> 2. Can you give me names of songs (and bands) where electronic
drums
> are prominent. (Not drummachines, that's another story all
togeather).
>
Do you have "Surrender to the Night" or "Futureworld" by Trans Am?
You should.
> 3. Drummers who were pioneers in using electronic drums.
>
> I think that would give me a good base for my research. If you
could
> help me out I would be very greatfull.
>
As much as I hate to admit it, it's about time we got this out in the
open: we're all here because of our love for Phil Collins. I'm
kidding of course... it's really only Jesper who loves Phil. :P
Seriously, though, I think Bill Bruford had a set also.
Currently/recently, you have Sebastian from Trans Am (who is about as
good as a drummer can be) using some, and the drummer in The
Mainframe has a few pieces on his kit.
I don't really know of anyone really leading the way with electronic
drums; I got into them more for the sounds ∗I∗ could make rather than
the sounds I'd heard from someone else.
S