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Inspriational Drumming
brew:
Elvin Jones is definitely my favorite. A Love Supreme from Coltrane is a highlight.
For rock, I'm surprised Damon Che from Don Caballero hasn't gotten a mention.
Thrillho:
--- Quote from: Zaarin ---I've always thought Stephen Morris (Joy Division/New Order) was a great drummer. Hell, he practically makes "Atrocity Exhibition". The way Martin Hannett produced it made him sound even better.
--- End quote ---
I disagree. Joy Division are one of my favourite bands, and I think that when Morris does play, he does it with an extraordinary energy and passion that I appreciate, and the way he plays does fit the music he's playing. But he is essentially a metronome, and he's been doing that same damn hi-hat/snare beat for thirty years.
Merkava:
How about some Jeremiah Green? Modest Mouse had some of the best drumming in indie rock. I'm not sure if it's Green also, but the guy who did the percussion work for their song Night on the Sun is also brilliant.
Bear Vs Shark has some awesome drumming, too. And The Walkmen.
I also highly recommend a lot of the guys already mentioned, as well as the recommendation of jazz. Jazz is a great place to start learning about dynamics and subtlety, very helpful for being a great drummer, and not just a good drummer.
timehat:
Absolutely. Subtlety is highly overlooked. Why people froth over Portnoy I will never understand. Sure, bombast is great, but there's better bombast and there are other things besides it. Oh well...
Martin:
I totally forgot Isis. On Oceanic and Panopticon there are some really sweet drumparts.
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