Nick Lombardi
Livin, lovin music, and recording @ home studio in Navarre, Fl
Played this one with our son Casey=(drummer) He was visiting us. I threw him into the fire, in the studio on the kit. He listened to the original song 1 x, then he crushed it. He is a solid drummer, like a human beat master..., plays for the music.
Figured I should try a Christmas tune. Its a bit dark, but it was way darker before I edited... had to get it up in the spirit of where we realize we can fix anything. Christmas has changed quite a bit...
Great haunting chords= Em and Asus2, cross pik w/a pinkie in there on the high E string. Just get lost in it. The great Lou Reed said "One chord is fine. Two chords are pushing it. Three chords and you're into jazz"! Now how 'bout that.
Another where David was in the studio on Bass and some Guitar parts. Plus Bek harmonizing. Apologies for the counting the middle break section. I did not realize I was open counting and its on the cymbal track so its stuck in there... whoops!
Marcus Rowe in the room applying his tasteful Stratocaster parts; he left the planet far too soon, and we'll miss him forever. He be the tantamount Floydaholic! primarily with his love of Gilmore. Also David is in the room bringing the bass thunder.
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Little Goat Studio 13 song playlist
Lifelong drummer and musician originally from the little town of Maynard outside of the Boston Hub
Instruments:
Drums/percussion
Guitar (somewhat
Bass (somewhat)
Vocals (somewhat)
Stopped playing live gigs to set up and record in my studio in Navarre, Fl.
Not opposed to and enjoyed live venues, but its not my thing anymore.
I will play benefits for certain causes, but only gonna haul drumstix, some skill and of course my wife!Started playing drums (formal lessons) in grade school thru high school.
Played in power rock trios in the early 70's (back when you could make real money)
Had to get away from the craziness, joined the US Navy and had a country and bluegrass band aboard ship.
Then after 5 years left Navy and played drums since.
Anymore I record in my home studio and enjoy every beat of it.Have you performed in front of an audience?There are so many, Levon Helms, B.J. Wilson fr Procol Harum, Carl Palmer, Keltner, Nigel Olsen, Gadd...the list just goes on forever. What I've learned is to always try and take something that you watched someone do that is really good; something another musician had done that impressed you, and save it in your toolbox. Many times when watching local live musicians some may struggle with certain aspects of the playing and performance, but they will also surely have good points in their performance, so find the good chops and save em. It may just be a crash cymbal or tom fill, but if they do it well... save it in your memory. And remember...'they are out there performing and working hard' so be appreciative of them. Everybody starts their journey someplace in the mix.Pearl Drum-kit... Has been converted to electronics and does well. Its not Roland performance but records well. All Zildjian brass from mostly the 60's, and one cherished 202 Paiste ride.
Various acoustic, electric and bass guitars. CuBase DAW into a seriously strong windows PC. Decent active monitors and 8 channels of headphones.
Lots of other toys.1st: PROTECT YOUR EARS! My drum instructor once told me...(and I feel weird repeating it, but it rang true for me) he said " if you can't do something while straight, getting high ain't gonna help. But if you can do it when straight, a little weed can likely make it better"... sorry to throw that in there, but it's worked for me.
2nd: PROTECT YOUR EARS! be sure to 'share' the stage respectfully with other musicians while playing. Everyone needs to play complimentary with each other for the true 'majik' to flow. when the band is together it translates to the audience.
3: PROTECT your EARS!!! and always be learning!