Neil Peart - Anatomy of a Drum Solo

Neil Peart - Anatomy of a Drum Solo
by Matthew Wachsman

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Actor: Neil Peart
Director: Matthew Wachsman
Brand: UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP DISTRIBUTION
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 200 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-12-12
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Hudson Music / Rounder Records

DVD Reviews of Neil Peart - Anatomy of a Drum Solo

DVD Review: Great Video
Summary: 5 Stars

First and foremost, Peart is my favorite drummer. Overall this DVD provided great insight on how and why Peart plays what he plays, his likes, his influences, and how he has evolved. I was stunned to learn that he took lessons recently and altered his techniques. It just goes to show you, you are never too good to continually learn. He has a genuine passion for percussion. This DVD appears to be more of an inspiration then instruction.

I loved this video because I've been a Rush fan since I was about 6 years old. I've always been in awww of the great master. This DVD answered a lot of the questions about his playing and the things I've always wondered about. It also shows his fabulous DW Collector series drums which was enough to put me over the edge to purchase my own DW collector series. (Drool) It also covers his Roland V drums as well as his electric pads.

The 2nd DVD shows a few songs in live performances from recent tours as well as a documentary from Peart's trusted drum tech hard at work.

I've been drumming for about 20 years. The DVD set is a little pricy but it was the first DVD of any drummer I've ever purchased. For me it was well worth it.

DVD Review: Drum dvd purchase
Summary: 5 Stars

I ordered this for a gift for my dad and he loves it.
Quick delivery and the dvd was in great condition.

Take care, God bless.

DVD Review: NEIL PEART IS OVERRATED
Summary: 2 Stars

I have been playing drums since 1970 and never really understood the fascination fans have with Peart. Although I do dig his playing on Tom Sawyer. The one hand 16th note hi hat groove is pretty cool and going back and forth between 2 & 4 on the snare & double time is hip. Too bad he doesn't ride the hi hat with the left hand ala Cobham & Chambers.

I bought the DVD in hopes that I would be converted into a fan. Unfortunately no such luck. To me his solo is pretentious, sophomoric & boring. He seems to be build his solo on placing the down beat of a rudiment (say an inverted 5 stroke roll or parradiddle) on a tom or cymbal while filling the rest of the beats on the snare drum. Then playing fast single strokes around the kit. His electronic melodies seem like childish nursery rhymes in comparison to NIN. And his double kick playing I find lame (no pun intended). I keep waiting for him to "kick it in" like Joey Jordison or Cobham - it never happens!

Check out Thomas Lang DVDs for inspirational double kick drumming and Jojo Mayers DVD for mind blowing stick control. Steve Jordon for hip grooves and Jeff Porcaro & Zoro for feel. When it comes to drum solos watch Dennis Chambers, Billy Cobham, Buddy Rich & Bozzio vids. For effortless odd time Vinnie Colaiuta. Not to mention Pearts jazz drumming is elementary compared to say Smith, Erskine or dozens of others. His idea of Jazz is Gene Krupa & Duke Ellington mine is Tony Williams & Miles Davis.

Peart mentions how difficult double cross overs are. I taught myself how when I was fourteen - they are easy to do!

On the song Subdivisions I am expecting a replica of Stonehenge to descend from above and gnomes to prance around the stage. Neil would be a great replacement for Joe "Mama" Besser in Spinal Tap as long as he isn't susceptible to spontaneous combustion. Maybe that is what the washing machines are for.

So what is it with Peart!? You would think after so many years of drumming Neil would be able to solo in a myriad of styles, yet he confesses that he still builds on the one "tired" solo he has played for too many years.

To me It's a toss up between Neil Peart & Travis Barker for the most uninformed, idiotic, clueless drum fans. I guess if you still have acne you might enjoy both of those drummers and this DVD which would be better named Autopsy Of A Drum Solo.

DVD Review: An Absolute Must For Any Drummer or Drum Fan
Summary: 5 Stars

This is the most comprehensive, fascinating, entertaining, rockin' video on drum solos I have encountered. If you are a Rush/Neil Peart fan that is a bonus as well. It's a jewel! Not only do you get to see the "making" of Neil Peart's current drum set-up, you get Neil Peart himself narrating the entire 2 disk set. The camera angles are superb, letting a curious drummer see what the heck he's doing to make that killer sound. Of course the DW drums and the Paragon line of Sabian cymbals help! The best part is that Neil Peart lets you into his heart and soul and stays focused on the anatomy (and physiology) of a drum solo. It will not disappoint! kw

DVD Review: Neil Peart DVD
Summary: 4 Stars

Very Informative DVD.Neil is such a thrill to watch.If you're a Rush or Neil Peart fan You'll dig it..

Description of Neil Peart - Anatomy of a Drum Solo

'Anatomy of a Drum Solo' a two-disc set, presents newly-recorded, in-studio footage of legendary Neil Peart discussing his approach to soloing. Using a solo recorded in September, 2004 in Frankfurt, Germany as a framework, Neil talks about the concepts and technique behind each segment of this nine-minute tour de force, which is a feature of each Rush performance. 'Anatomy of a Drum Solo' also features: Two explorations - completely improvised workouts at the drums, each over thirty-minutes long

A never-before-released solo recorded in Hamburg, Germany in September, 2004

"O Baterista," Neil's Grammy? Award-nominated solo

Two full-band Rush performances from Frankfurt '04, all shot from the perspective of the drum cameras BONUS FEATURES: Camera Option-during Neil's performance of "Der Trommler," the viewer can choose between the program edit and two, isolated cameras, for different views.

Alternate Edits-during parts of Neil's analysis of "Der Trommler," the viewer can choose between the program edit, or an alternate edit with the playing example shown full-screen without Neil's commentary.

Audio-only tracks, "Momo's Dance Party" and "Pieces of Eight," composed and performed by Neil, which can be accessed at various points in the program.

Interview with Paul Northfield, Rush co-producer and engineer, and Lorne Wheaton, Neil's drum tech Lorne Wheaton setting up and talking about Neil's drumkit

Two Rush performances from the perspective of the drum cameras Previously unreleased solo from Rush's 1994 Counterparts tour

Running Time: Three Hours and Twenty Minutes

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