Justin Satterfiled- Guitar
Will Bower -Guitar
Sean Kenney -Bass Gtr
Josh Rivera -Percussion
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Influences
Danny Carey, Pete Lockett, Aloke Dutta, Kieth Moon, Josh Freeze, John Bonham, Zakir Hussain, Carter Beauford, Tito Puente, my Dad, Buddy Rich, Kornel Horvath, Tool, ISIS, APC, Botch, Deftones, Beastie Boys, King Crimson, Shakti, etc., and all the no names on YouTube that are no names yet have shown amazing talent.
I have been obsessed with drumming since I was 5. I first started playing the kit in church, then joined the jazz band in 7th grade just so I could play the kit. When I was in 9th grade I fell in love with the Beastie Boys which inspired me to branch out my drumming interests with hand drumming. I received The Mike Berg Award/Scholarship for Most Outstanding Soloist my senior year which only helped fuel my desire to dive into rhythm. After graduating, I was lucky enough to meet the members of the band i currently drum with. We went through many names before finding ourselves as a group and becoming Echo's Answer. It has been this band that has constantly challenged my skills as a drummer and forced me to think outside of traditional Western time signatures. After watching and listening to inspiring percussionists like Aloke Dutta, Pete Lockett, Danney Carey, and many others I have begun to search out different drums, cultures, and styles to further my progress as a drummer. Up to this point I have been self taught on all of my drums. I have alsways wanted to be trained yet live in a place that doesn't have much to offer in regards to world music. Luckily, the band is equally as enthusiastic about challenging themselves to look at music from other angles which has helped me become diligent in constantly studying and practicing new techniques. These and other mind sets have led us to shred the desire and focus of becoming a signed band and inspired us to instead, become a band whose purpose is not entertaining, but experiencing.
"The first sounds that every human hears is the sound of the mother's heartbeat in the dark lake water of the womb. This is the ancient reason for our ancient resonance with the drum as a musical instrument. The sound of the drum brings us consolation because it brings us back to that time when we were at one with the mother's heartbeat. That was the time of complete belonging. No seperation had yet opened; we were completely in unity with another person."
Just passing by to check out whether my brother in US still is alive. Hmmmh ... well .. there actually could be a new tune :D And please .. dont forget: Never too much mics on the drumset & percussion ... otherwise you will wake up in an indian callcenter ;)
What's shakin?
Just wanted to let ya know that the Clowns vs. Ninjas music video is up now-( for our song YOU GOT IT)!! To view the short version, please go to clownsvsninjas. com. This film is completely independent, done by us, Pitch films, and our friends. Also, a brand new EP and new tunes on the playa. Hope ya dig it. If you do, please pass iy on to a friend. Enjoy the carnage!
It's a hell of a ride
Hope You're well
-The Other Side of Morning
Hey Josh, Dave and I got Rock Band and I must say I'm getting pretty wicked on the drum set haha! Anyhow it made me think of you as I'm shredding it on Steely Dan. Maybe you can teach me a thing or two.
Josh man, ahven't heard from you in a while. Thought I'd drop you a little line just to see how thing are hanging. Been playing much lately? Me, trying to get some in every day if I can. Trying to keep myself out of a funk I'm afraid I'm already in. Hope all is well w/ you and yours my friend.
you're funny... Did you log on as soon as you got home? thanks for the add! We always love when you guys come down and play. Can't wait until next time!
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