Keith Carlock è uno dei migliori batteristi su piazza. Un ‘first call’ che ha dominato il Modern Drummer Reades Poll 2009 e si diletta a suonare con gente come Steely Dan, James Taylor, Sting, Oz Noy, Rudder, Wayne Krantz Trio passando in leggerezza dal pop senza preoccupazioni al fusion progressive.

Ecco che l’uscita di un DVD didattico del Nostro rappresenta un evento interessante. Il DVD si chiama The Big Picture: Phrasing, Improvisation, Style & Technique, dura 4 ore ed è edito – ovviamente – da Hudson Music.

Si compra su Hudoson e in un sacco di altri store online: Keith Carlock – The Big Picture

The Big Picture was filmed in front of a live studio/master class audience that elicited insightful, in-depth answers to questions on topics such as hand, foot and finger technique; grooving, fills and soloing; and phrasing, interpretation and improvisation. Additional Q&A segments cover the rich musical background and variety of influences that were instrumental in the development of Keith’s fluid, versatile, multi-dimensional drumming style. The project’s performance highlights include an open drum solo and playing to pre-recorded Oz Noy and Rudder tracks as well as an unprecedented four-song set and clinic with Wayne Krantz (guitar) and Tim Lefebvre (bass).

The content also includes a viewable/printable, 29-page, eBook with transcriptions of many drum patterns and exercises plus an exclusive, easy to use, on-screen Video-PDF submenu; further enhancing its educational value. Other features include Hudson’s crystal-clear digital video, super-high fidelity PCM stereo audio and multiple camera angles. With its wide range of subject matter and comprehensive coverage, The Big Picture provides a thorough view of Carlock’s advanced approach to modern drumming as well as an overview of the fundamental skills that every drummer needs to play a full range of modern music.