Commandments of R&B Drumming
by Tim Landers
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Actor: ZoroDirector: Tim Landers
Brand: Alfred
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Digital Sound, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 120 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-09-09
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Warner Brothers Pub.
Product features:
- An In-Depth Look At The History Of Rhythm and Blues Music
- Demonstrates Grooves That Span Over A Century
- Includes Performance Footage And Outtakes
- Features A Photo Gallery With Commentary
- Includes Interactive Drumset And Music
DVD Reviews of Commandments of R&B Drumming
DVD Review: Great video, but fire that drunken cameraman
Summary: 4 Stars
I felt compelled to write a review for this video because I am very annoyed by a recent trend in instructional drum videos. I'll get to that in a moment, but first the good stuff.
If you want to learn about R&B drumming, or even R&B in general, Zoro is an excellent teacher. He takes the viewer through the history and evolution of the genre, introduces the notable artists, and demonstrates the key drumming styles. Interviewer Russ Miller does a good job in discussing the subject and engages Zoro in a relaxed, conversational style. The video is also a great companion to Zoro's excellent book of the same title. The thing I like about both of them is they teach you things that are very useful in real world band/performance situations, and clue you in as to what a lot of bands are looking for in a drummer.
Now the bad stuff. Whenever Zoro plays live, the camera work and editing suddenly launches into a frenetic display of spastic camera moves and rapid-fire cuts. I guess this is supposed to make the video more exciting, but all it does is draw attention to itself and away from the subject. This is all the more maddening when you try and look closely at what Zoro is doing. It's nearly impossible to focus on the nuances of his technique while the camera is jerking around or it continually cuts to another angle. As I hinted before, I have seen this MTV approach in other recent drum videos, and apparently the people behind it haven't figured out that most people are watching these videos to learn something, not to be pandered to with gimmicky video tricks.
If not for this glaring problem, I would give this video 5 stars. But despite this problem, Zoro's playing and expertise on the subject still warrant 4 stars.
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Description of Commandments of R&B Drumming
In this award-winning DVD, Zoro brings his intense passion for funky music to life with an in-depth and entertaining look at the history of rhythm & blues music and drummers. His unique presentation delves into the evolution of R&B drumming by demonstrating grooves that span a 100-year timeline, from gospel and New Orleans, to funk and hip-hop! Now you can get the original Commandments of R&B Drumming, volumes 1, 2, and 3 all in one DVD! Special features include a performance only feature, hilarious outtakes, a bonus funky Zoro solo, a photo gallery with commentary, an interactive drumset, and interactive menus.Children's Music Music CDs
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