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What you see is not necessarily what you hear
In the new installment on his channel Drumtribe, Paicey talks about click tracks and the editing wizardry that goes into a studio recording.
Read more »Archive for August, 2020
Congrats from Armenia
Ian Gillan has turned 75 yesterday and he’s got a ‘happy birthday’ note from the president of Armenia Armen Sarkissian: You have been creating art for more than 50 years and you are the one of those unique artists who is admired by several generation. I am aware that Deep Purple’s new album released at […]
Read more »Whoosh is a hit
Early indications of commercial success for Whoosh were right — the album has entered Top 10 in 13 European countries, climbed all the way to #1 in Germany, Belgium (Wallonia chart), Finland, Scotland, and Switzerland, and scored a respectable #4 in the UK (highest position since Deepest Purple). It is also band’s third straight number […]
Read more »Virtual masterclass with Paicey
Ian Paice will take part in a Rock’n’Roll Fantasy Camp virtual masterclass this Saturday, August 22, at 1pm Eastern Time. The event will be dedicated to celebrating the legacy of Neil Peart and Buddy Rich. Paicey will be joined by Matt Sorum of Guns n’ Roses fame and Gregg Potter from Buddy Rich Band. It […]
Read more »Au naturel is also good
Now, who would have thought that mighty Child in Time would sound just as majestic in an acoustic (well, almost) treatment. Here it is, in all its glory, complete with a Mick Box-esque electric guitar solo. Performed by Akoustik Rock Trio from Germany.
Read more »Between glorious and calamitous
Paicey answers your questions. In today’s installment: Paice Ashton Lord, drum mounts, Don Bosco, The Mule, Knebworth, the immortality of youth, therapeutic drumming, and vintage Ludwigs.
Read more »The drill sergeant you love
Steve Morse spoke to Innerviews, which resulted in an interview that is as interesting as it is long. Set aside some time and read it in full. Meanwhile here is a morsel to wet your appetite — Steve talking about Bob Ezrin: This is the third album in a row Bob Ezrin has produced for […]
Read more »We called an album Bananas once…
Roger Glover spoke to Australia’s HEAVY Magazine, talking about the news album, resurgence of vinyl, success, fame, and fortune (and lack thereof).
Read more »Creation and recreation
Paicey spoke to Forbes about the new album Whoosh. While he may not have said something groundbreaking that had not been said elsewhere, it’s good to see the band getting exposure in mainstream media (and along with CNN and Fox News that makes as mainstream in American media as it can get). But Paicey is […]
Read more »Rock’n’roll is a very limited genre
Paicey spoke to Italian Radio Freccia, and boy, did they dig deep! Pondering existential cosmology and infinity. And occasionally speaking about music.
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