Wow....!!!! Being a musician (which only has to play 1 instrument) , I understand the fun of making music at a high level with others, but this seems extremely stressful. You truly are a master at your craft.
This is amazing! If I had a second lifetime I think I would be a percussionist, its far and away my favorite part of an orchestra when I see and work shows
Bill was great (RIP:(), but I’m told that the original Broadway percussionist Andy Jones played a critical role in developing the percussion book as well!
I'm really curious about how you make your hybrid mallets (Timpani/xylo, vibe/glock mallets, etc). It's such a necessary thing for these types of shows and there's only so many products that're sold to do that job!
Hi Rick I was your wicked percussion playlist and you are a good percussionist but I have 2 questions 1. When did you start playing drums/percussion and 2. Did you do any other shows besides wicked the musical (like miss Saigon)
@@rickdior ok, and I am also a drummer but I haven’t played in a broadway or on tour, do you have any tips on how to be a broadway or a tour drummer/percussion
Learn as many percussion instruments as possible including drum set, mallet percussion, hand percussion, timpani and orchestral percussion. Learn all styles of music, Jazz, Rock, Latin, Funk, orchestral,, etc. Learn to be a great reader on all the percussion instruments. Show up early, have a great attitude and prepare for anything.
Thanks so much for doing this. I'm curious if you have to be aware of mic placement during the show and play shakers, finger cymbals into / towards any particular microphones or do they usually just get ambient micing and just do your thing. And do they add any noise gating to block any light taping or clicks from mallet changes, or timp tuning type noises?
Hi Gary There are mics over each station. In this case cardioid Sennheiser MKH 40's. There are 7 mics total. Alot of it is ambient but certain hand percussion things like soft shakers, finger cymbals, sand blocks etc,. I do play close to the mics.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to record this! It’s incredible that this is not only available, but also free
Sweeeeeeeeeeet!!!!! I enjoy watching this and your snare collection is awesome
Thank you, Issac
Wow....!!!! Being a musician (which only has to play 1 instrument) , I understand the fun of making music at a high level with others, but this seems extremely stressful. You truly are a master at your craft.
This is amazing! If I had a second lifetime I think I would be a percussionist, its far and away my favorite part of an orchestra when I see and work shows
....:) Wow-Wee...You cannot have any Pain or Muscle Aches to do this job, for Sure....!!!....lol.......🤩
Amazing. Shows so much of what I've always wondered about. Bravo.
Wow! Thanks for showing this! Not a percussionist, just a huge William D Brohn fan, more than ever after seeing this. 😍
Bill was great (RIP:(), but I’m told that the original Broadway percussionist Andy Jones played a critical role in developing the percussion book as well!
I like the vibe on the shaker on the wizzard and I
Thank you sir, truly inspiring
This was incredibly helpful to watch! Thank you!
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I'm really curious about how you make your hybrid mallets (Timpani/xylo, vibe/glock mallets, etc). It's such a necessary thing for these types of shows and there's only so many products that're sold to do that job!
And now the most important question from the audience: Where is the bathroom when you need it? What do you do in urgent situations? 😁 Thanks.
Stadium Pal....look it up. Or just hold it. Thats harder as you get older!
@@rickdior I see. The show must go on. Great.
Hi Rick I was your wicked percussion playlist and you are a good percussionist but I have 2 questions 1. When did you start playing drums/percussion and 2. Did you do any other shows besides wicked the musical (like miss Saigon)
Hi Jordon
I started playing at age 9.
I have played many shows including Saigon several years ago.
@@rickdior ok, and I am also a drummer but I haven’t played in a broadway or on tour, do you have any tips on how to be a broadway or a tour drummer/percussion
Learn as many percussion instruments as possible including drum set, mallet percussion, hand percussion, timpani and orchestral percussion. Learn all styles of music, Jazz, Rock, Latin, Funk, orchestral,, etc. Learn to be a great reader on all the percussion instruments. Show up early, have a great attitude and prepare for anything.
@@rickdior thank you
Thanks so much for doing this.
I'm curious if you have to be aware of mic placement during the show and play shakers, finger cymbals into / towards any particular microphones or do they usually just get ambient micing and just do your thing. And do they add any noise gating to block any light taping or clicks from mallet changes, or timp tuning type noises?
Hi Gary
There are mics over each station. In this case cardioid Sennheiser MKH 40's. There are 7 mics total.
Alot of it is ambient but certain hand percussion things like soft shakers, finger cymbals, sand blocks etc,. I do play close to the mics.
I am not sure about any noise gating but I always tune very quietly and some instruments are very soft so gating is probably not an option.