Gavin Harrison: Quite Firm - from the DVD: Modern Drummer Festival 2008 (provided by Hudson Music www.hudsonmusi...) More Videos here at DRUMMERWORLD: www.drummerwor... #gavinharrison #drummerworld
That's a coincidence. Only a few days ago I was introduced to this track-by Scott of Scott's Bass Lessons-the original is by the Lawrence Cottle Quintet. Lawrence Cottle also arranged jazz versions of Porcupine Tree tracks for Gavin. In this is of interest to anyone ;-)
Pure creativity, it's verry hard to combine techical elements with music. But he does it. Just like his good friend that made the introduction to this representation, Simon Phillips with Protocol and not only with that.
I think that this is just the most perfect individual performance I have ever witnessed between the playing the sound of the drums it’s just incredible not over the top not trying to show off just playing the song perfectly
I would love to know who arranged this... Who's the big band composer here? I've spent the last seven years fronting The Jazz Ambassadors of the US Army Field Band (Steve Gadd was formerly the drummer), and I have to say that is some of the most mind-blowing big band arranging and playing I've heard! Gavin is in a league unto himself. I am awestruck by everything he plays. The choices, the execution, the timbre of his kit etc.
99 percent sure it was arranged by bass player / composer / arranger Lawrence Cottle. He also worked with Gavin to create a whole album of Porcupine Tree songs-'Cheating the Polygraph'-reimagined and performed by a full big band, featuring Gavin front and centre.
For some reason this connected Harrison and Colaiuta for me. There is something very unique about their approach and tone. There are other great drummers but I think I’m saying they are not only crazy technically but they are both very extra on top of that.
Nice work soldier.Keep it up.I like the sounds mix.Nice smooth warm low end on the bass really brung out the punchy stuff.I also love the fusion jazz horn sounds.
