Dr. Dave's Percussion Video Collection

Riq Solo by David Kuckhermann

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Gerhart - Percussionist, Educator) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

This video features a Riq Solo by David Kuckhermann. For more information on David and his music, check out his website at: Framedrums.net. Thanks to Carlos Johnson for recommending this video.

Boogsie Sharpe performs My Way

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Gerhart - Percussionist, Educator) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Boogsie Sharpe plays "My Way" According to the YouTube post: He is playing "on a swiss pan with a layout he never played before -- incredible!"

500th VIDEO!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Gerhart - Percussionist, Educator) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Almost three years ago, I started this percussion video blog. I created this blog as a place for my students to watch quality performances of percussion music from around the world. I hope you enjoy watching these videos. Please leave comments so I know people are actually watching. If you have any recommendations, please forward them to me.

Three years ago, this was the first video I posted on the blog. The video video features Reg Kehoe & His Marimba Queens. This is a classic video from the 1940s. Make sure you watch the bass player!!

Thanks again for your support and here's to many more years of percussion videos!

Stevie Wonder performing Higher Ground

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Gerhart - Percussionist, Educator) — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Stevie Wonder jams on his tune Higher Ground with Steve Gadd on drum set.

Khan Variations - Alejandro Vinao

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Gerhart - Percussionist, Educator) — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Today's video features Setsuko Kutsuno performing Alejandro Vinao's Khan Variations. This performance was part of the 2009 Southern California Marimba Competition.

Empty School

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Gerhart - Percussionist, Educator) — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0000

This video/music composition features musicians playing on instruments in an around the school. It was shot on a Canon 7D and was filmed and written by Ben Meyers. Ben writes, "The leading melody is from a HUGE project I am working on right now, entitled "Wherever You Wander" so I hope it doesn't sound repetitive when you hear it in my next vid. This video took 1 month from the first notes written to the last shots edited."

Oblivion - Astor Piazzolla

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Gerhart - Percussionist, Educator) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0000

The Ovale Trio (Mathieu Schneider - flute, Michel Zbinden - marimba, Baptiste Grand - vibes) performs Oblivion by Astor Piazzolla.

Ghatam - Karthick Solo

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Gerhart - Percussionist, Educator) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0000

This video features the Ghatam, a South Indian percussion instrument that is use in Carnatic music. The finger/hand technique this performer show is truly amazing. Be sure to check out 4:04 to the end!!

Cryin - Len "Boogsie" Sharpe (Massive Band 2000)

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Gerhart - Percussionist, Educator) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0000

This video features a concert I (yes a little self promotion, sorry...) directed in May, 2000 called Massive Band 2000. It featured 121 steel drummers on one stage. This video contains footage of the band playing Boogsie Sharpe's "Cryin."

Simon Rattle as Timpanist

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Gerhart - Percussionist, Educator) — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0000

This video proved that percussionists make great conductors! This video is from the opening of "Konzert für fünf" by Siegfried Matthus with Sir Simon Rattle, solo timpanist and conductor and the Berliner Philharmoniker. Watch the complete performance now.

New Drummer's Dream Film Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Gerhart - Percussionist, Educator) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Canadian film-maker John Walker presents his lastest documentary "A Drummer's Dream". A rare and unique assembly of some of the greatest drummers in the world. Explosive talent, passion, humour and irresistible personality come together in a magical setting when seven diverse drummers create a profound and unforgettable experience. You’ve never seen drummers like this before! Featuring Nasyr Abdul Al-Khabyyr, Dennis Chambers, Kenwood Dennard, Horacio “El-Negro” Hernadez, Giovanni Hidalgo, Mike Mangini and Raul Rekow. Thanks to Carlos Johnson for recommending this video.

A Drummer's Dream from John Walker on Vimeo.

Circle Atsia for Drumset

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Gerhart - Percussionist, Educator) — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0000

This video features a 2003 performance of Kevin O'Sullivan performing "Atsiã" that he orchestrated on drum set. According to Kevin, "Atsiã" was created by the Ewe-speaking people of Ghana. It is considered by many to be one of the oldest styles of music and dance among the Ewes. "Atsiã" is a social dance. In the Ewe language atsiã means "style" or "to display." "Atsiã" as a piece is comprised of drumming, dance and songs collectively.

To recreate Atsiã on the drum set I have assigned the parts traditionally played by different members of an Ewe drumming ensemble to the different limbs of my body. The role of Gankogui (a double bell) which is the time keeper in this music is played by my left foot. The role of Kidi (a small supporting drum) is played by my left hand. The role of Sogo (a supporting drum like kidi but larger) is played by my right foot. In a dialogue (a conversation between the lead drum and the supporting drums) I play the open notes with my left hand and the closed notes with my right foot. The role of Atsimevu (a tall, narrow drum which the lead drummer uses to communicate with the rest of the ensemble) is played by my right hand."

Gary Burton Vibe Solo LIVE on KPLU

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Gerhart - Percussionist, Educator) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0000

This video features a solo performance of Gary Burton. In this performance interview with KPLU/Jazz24 program host, Abe Beeson, its just Gary Burton and his vibes and this video features his arrangement of “O Grande Amour.”

Xenakis' Persephassa on the Lake

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Gerhart - Percussionist, Educator) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Today's video features an incredible performance of Xenakis' Persephassa performed on the Lake in Central Park (NYC). This video is courtesy of Liubo Borissov (assistant professor at Pratt Institute's Department of Digital Arts). For more information, please visit: Make Music New York

I am ALIVE!

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Gerhart - Percussionist, Educator) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:28:00 +0000

It has been over two months and I am finally back to give you more videos. I apologize for the lack of posts in the past two months. It has been a busy couple of months. In the past two months my wife and I found out we are having a baby boy and I have been busy with a lot of little projects. I am will be resuming my video blog on Monday. Please let me know if you have any recommendations. Thanks again for your support and have music making! Dr. Dave

Pierre Favre - The Drummers

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Gerhart - Percussionist, Educator) — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

This video is from a DVD called: "Pierre Favre - The Drummers." It features Pierre Favre, Chris Jaeger, Markus Lauterburg, Lukas Mantel, Lucas Niggli, Marcel Papaux, Norbert Pfammatter and Fredy Studer and was recorded ive at Theaterspektakel Zurich 2007. All compositions were composer by Pierre Favre. For more information see www.pierrefavre.ch

John Luther Adam's Inuksuit

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Gerhart - Percussionist, Educator) — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

John Luther Adam's Inuksuit received the US premiere at Furman University on Friday, April 16 and the first performance with 99 percussionists is on Saturday, April 17 at the Round Top Percussion Festival. This video features John Luther Adams discussing the composition.

WGI Best Bits: Percussion Independent World

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Gerhart - Percussionist, Educator) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

In honor of the WGI finals (which are occurring this weekend in Dayton), here are some of the great moments in Winter Guard International. Included in these clips are: Blue Knights 2008- "iDrum", Riverside Community College 2006- "Sacred Geometry of Chance", Rhythm X 2008- "Gone", Music City Mystique 2008- "The Adventures of...", Pulse Percussion 2009- "Breathe", Riverside Community College 2008- "City of Lights", Aimachi 2006- "GO", Riverside Community College 2009- "Totem" and Rhythm X 2009- "Touch"

Thanks to HarukiHotshot (on YouTube) for putting these video clips together.

Hands On'semble - Piru Bole (Bergamo)

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Gerhart - Percussionist, Educator) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

The Hands On'Semble, featuring John Bergamo, Randy Gloss, Andrew Grueschow, and Austin Wrinkle, performed at the PAS Southern California Day of Percussion at CSU, Long Beach on September 30, 2001.

This piece is called Piru Bole by John Bergamo. For more information about the Hands On'Semble, please visit: http://www.handsonsemble.com/

Iannis Xenakis - Okho - 2 Part

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Gerhart - Percussionist, Educator) — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Peabody Percussion Group Concert - 26 April 2009 Tomasz Kowalczyk; Kei Maeda and Georgi Videnov perform Xenakis' Okho arranged for multi-percussion set-ups (instead of Djembe).

Xenakis - Okho - Pt. 1

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Gerhart - Percussionist, Educator) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Peabody Percussion Group Concert - 26 April 2009 Tomasz Kowalczyk; Kei Maeda and Georgi Videnov perform Xenakis' Okho arranged for multi-percussion set-ups (instead of Djembe).

Iannis Xenakis: Psappha; Rebonds A & B; Okho pour trois djembés [DualDisc]

Joseph Pereira: Pereira, "Come Sopra"

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Gerhart - Percussionist, Educator) — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:37:00 +0000

Joseph Pereira: Pereira, "Come Sopra"

Joseph Pereira, the new Principal Timpanist for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, performs his composition Come Sopra at a concert in Culver City, CA, March 19, 2010. This was the world premiere performance.

Jojo Mayer New York Grooves

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Gerhart - Percussionist, Educator) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Today's video features Jojo Mayer drum solos from his method book Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer. Jojo Mayer is a successful Swiss Drummer who currently lives in New York. He big break came at 18 when he became the drummer for the Monty Alexander Group. According to Wikipedia: "Jojo Mayer is known for bringing together jazz, drum and bass, jungle, and other influences. He is also famous for his ability to play the rhythms of programmed jungle drum 'n' bass music on acoustic drums, terming this technique "reverse engineering", a phrase borrowed from computing."

Joe Morello - 1961 Drum Solo

noreply@blogger.com (Dave Gerhart - Percussionist, Educator) — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Dr. Dave's Percussion Video Collection

Riq Solo by David Kuckhermann

Boogsie Sharpe performs My Way

500th VIDEO!!!

Stevie Wonder performing Higher Ground

Khan Variations - Alejandro Vinao

Empty School

Oblivion - Astor Piazzolla

Ghatam - Karthick Solo

Cryin - Len "Boogsie" Sharpe (Massive Band 2000)

Simon Rattle as Timpanist

New Drummer's Dream Film Trailer

Circle Atsia for Drumset

More videos from "This Drummer is at the Wrong Gig"

Gary Burton Vibe Solo LIVE on KPLU

Xenakis' Persephassa on the Lake

I am ALIVE!

Pierre Favre - The Drummers

John Luther Adam's Inuksuit

WGI Best Bits: Percussion Independent World

Hands On'semble - Piru Bole (Bergamo)

Iannis Xenakis - Okho - 2 Part

Xenakis - Okho - Pt. 1

Joseph Pereira: Pereira, "Come Sopra"

Jojo Mayer New York Grooves

Joe Morello - 1961 Drum Solo