David Garibaldi: Tower of Groove, Vol. 1 and 2

David Garibaldi: Tower of Groove, Vol. 1 and 2

David Garibaldi: Tower of Groove, Vol. 1 and 2
List Price: $29.95
Our Price: $26.99
You Save: $2.96 (10%)
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy Used: from $17.48 (click here)
Category: DVD
See more DVD details


(Click here)
Buy this DVD movie at online store in your country
Canada

DVD details

Actor: David Garibaldi
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 170 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-06-21
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Warner Brothers Pub.

DVD Reviews of David Garibaldi: Tower of Groove, Vol. 1 and 2

DVD Review: Worth having for Garibaldi fans
Summary: 4 Stars

I love Garibaldi's work - especially with Tower of Power and recently saw them perform live. I wanted to learn more about what goes on inside David's mind and learn a few of his chops. This video was a worthwhile purchase because not only it is well produced and sounds great, you get to watch over Garibaldi's shoulder while he plays.
I gave it 4 stars because I find Garibaldi doesn't do that great a job explaining his techniques and drum patterns. He doesn't slow anything down enough for you to feel like you can understand it anymore than without a video tutorial. He basically explains what parts of the kit he strikes with what stick, counts it in, plays it, fade to black, fade up again and on to the next pattern. I was hoping for something a little more dumbed down - even though I am a professional drummer of 30+ years - I can pick things up quite easily - this video doesn't educate as much as it entertains.
Still, worth having because the guys a monster when it comes to complex linear drum patterns and what looks like an effortless playing style. He's a marvel to watch.

DVD Review: Exceptional insight into David Garibaldi's playing concepts
Summary: 5 Stars

Thank you, thank you, thank you Alfred Publishing for taking classic videos like this and putting them out on DVD format!!

If you are inspired by linear-time concepts that drummers like Dave Weckl, Dennis Chambers, and Vinnie Colaiuta use in their playing- Garibaldi's style is a primary foundation that current drummers have built upon. This video is a standout to have a behind-the-kit veiwpoint to watch and learn how David gets his sound, and how those paradiddlish linear patterns look off the page. If you are studying any books like Garibaldi's Future Sounds, or Gary Chafee's Linear Patterns- this video is a Holy Grail of insight into seeing these linear musical phrases being applied in music. To top this all off, David has a wonderful warm sense of humor and such humility for a musician of his caliber.
Thank you David for this great teaching!

DVD Review: Lessons from the funk master
Summary: 5 Stars

"Tower of Groove, Parts 1 & 2" by David Garibaldi is a frustrating DVD. Frustrating in the fact that he makes it look so easy, and it probably is, but "listening" is frustrating because it just sounds so damn hard! There are many great rhythms to work on, a couple of which I seem to remember in another music book of his. My only complaint is that in his demonstrations, David never breaks down each limb individually. You get the entire 4 course meal at the same time with little explanation of what, or how, he is playing what he's playing. If we had some individual limb instruction, things may have been easier to comprehend and play. That being said, however, after you know the basics drumming is mostly listening and feel anyway. After listening to David play with and without a band (Tower of Power is not on this set of CD's which was made after he left the band in the mid-1970's), it inspires you to go to work. By listening and disecting his lessons we'll probably learn more from him than if he handed to us separately.

DVD Review: Drums re-invented!
Summary: 5 Stars

David Garibaldi is not just a great drummer. You find great drummers all over the world. David Garibaldi invented a new way of playing drums! This video is a must see!

DVD Review: So Good To See David Play His Own Style!
Summary: 5 Stars

There is a crucial difference between merely reading an exercise or transcription and seeing them played. One can try to explain how the "english" of throwing a bowling ball is done, but you really have to see it done to understand how to try it yourself. This combined Vol.1-2 is excellent for two reasons: First, Garibaldi is articulate. His insights and explanations are personable and thorough. Second, you can see how relaxed David is when he plays the music. So many drummers play with tension because they think it's how to achieve the energy necessary to play these styles. NOT. Just watch Garibaldi for yourself, and learn how to play this wonderful stuff for real. David Garibaldi: Tower of Groove, Vol. 1 and 2

Miscellaneous Music CDs

DVD Video
Bestsellers in Miscellaneous Music CDs
Freestyle: Made Easy ImageFreestyle: Made Easy
Release date: 2004-01-01; DVD
Best price: $21.39
Price in other shops: $39.99
Sensual Bellydance ImageSensual Bellydance
STRATOSTREAM; Release date: 2007-09-25; DVD
Best price: $7.97
Price in other shops: $14.98
Heima ImageHeima
SIGUR ROS; Release date: 2007-12-04; DVD
Best price: $14.24
Price in other shops: $21.98
Luscious - The Bellydance Workout for Beginners ImageLuscious - The Bellydance Workout for Beginners
STRATOSTREAM; Release date: 2008-05-27; DVD
Best price: $7.87
Price in other shops: $14.98
Dress to Kill ImageDress to Kill
IZZARD,EDDIE; Release date: 2002-11-26; DVD
Best price: $12.05
Price in other shops: $19.98
Stranger Safety ImageStranger Safety
Release date: 2005-05-24; DVD
Best price: $8.74
Price in other shops: $12.99
Laugh and Learn About Childbirth ImageLaugh and Learn About Childbirth
Release date: 2007-04-21; DVD
Best price: $15.95
Price in other shops: $39.95
Potty Power - For Boys & Girls ImagePotty Power - For Boys & Girls
Unknown; Release date: 2004-06-08; DVD
Best price: $7.19
Price in other shops: $14.98
Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics [Blu-ray] ImageDigital Video Essentials: HD Basics [Blu-ray]
Ryko Distribution; Release date: 2008-03-25; DVD
Best price: $16.95
Price in other shops: $29.95
The Happiest Baby on the Block - The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer (DVD) ImageThe Happiest Baby on the Block - The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer (DVD)
Happiest Baby On The Block; Release date: 2003-03-18; DVD
Best price: $13.25
Price in other shops: $25.95
Similar DVDs, VHS Video, Audio CDs
The Drummer's Bible: How to Play Every Drum Style from Afro-Cuban to Zydeco ImageThe Drummer's Bible: How to Play Every Drum Style from Afro-Cuban to Zydeco
by Mick Berry, Jason Gianni
See Sharp Press; Published: 2003-08-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $20.33
Price in other shops: $32.95
The Art of Playing with Brushes DVD/Play Along CD ImageThe Art of Playing with Brushes DVD/ Play Along CD
MUSIC VIDEO DIST; Release date: 2007-10-18; DVD
Best price: $32.57
Price in other shops: $49.95
The Jazz Drummer's Workshop: Advanced Concepts for Musical Development ImageThe Jazz Drummer's Workshop: Advanced Concepts for Musical Development
by John Riley
Modern Drummer Publications; Published: 2005-01-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $11.96
Price in other shops: $17.95
Jeff Porcaro ImageJeff Porcaro
Release date: 2003-11-11; DVD
Best price: $10.81
Price in other shops: $19.95
Funk Drumming: Innovative Grooves and Advanced Concepts (Book & CD) ImageFunk Drumming: Innovative Grooves and Advanced Concepts (Book & CD)
by Mike Clark
Mike Clark; Hal Leonard Corporation; Published: 2005-10-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $12.98
Price in other shops: $19.95
Future Sounds (Book & CD) ImageFuture Sounds (Book & CD)
by David Garibaldi
Alfred Publishing Company; Published: 1992-06; Paperback; Book
Best price: $10.82
Price in other shops: $17.50
The Funky Beat (Manhattan Music Publications) ImageThe Funky Beat (Manhattan Music Publications)
by Garibald (David Garibaldi)
Warner Bros Pubns; Published: 1996-12-09; Paperback; Book
Best price: $16.43
Price in other shops: $24.95
Steve Gadd Master Series DVD ImageSteve Gadd Master Series DVD
MUSIC VIDEO DIST; Release date: 2008-03-04; DVD
Best price: $16.59
Price in other shops: $29.95
Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer DVD ImageSecret Weapons for the Modern Drummer DVD
Release date: 2007-07-05; DVD
Best price: $23.46
Price in other shops: $39.95
The Code of Funk ImageThe Code of Funk
by David Garibaldi
Hudson Music; Published: 2006-09-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $17.85
Price in other shops: $29.95
Compare prices and read customer reviews for more than one million DVD titles.
Oscar 2005 Winners