Anyone at Virgil Donati?

Sauron · 2005-09-30 23:15:36

I was there and I have to say, it was unreal... the man is so disciplined and technically mind-blowing.. he combined some really complicated polyrhythms, playing one rhythm on either side of his body at amazing speeds, substituting beats between his hands and respective feet at awkward intervals.. and then switched…

01-10-2005 12:15AM

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I was there and I have to say, it was unreal... the man is so disciplined and technically mind-blowing.. he combined some really complicated polyrhythms, playing one rhythm on either side of his body at amazing speeds, substituting beats between his hands and respective feet at awkward intervals.. and then switched sides....without the slightest pause. amazing double bass pedal technique, lightning reflexes and sheer strength and endurance made it one hell of a show.. I came away completely dumbstruck.. He was a nice guy too.. seemed relatively quiet and shy when he spoke..

so, was anyone else there?

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wudnt have mind goin but got my dates mixed up found out the day it was on he was playing i thought it was the next day, i only know him from seeing him with vai so thats why i wud have seen him, I bet it was great tho

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