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Big Man - Drummer

Big Man - Drummer Radio

General Info

  • Genre: Funk / Jazz / Rock

    Location Dover, London and South East, Un

    Profile Views: 6463

    Last Login: 3/6/2012

    Member Since 3/15/2008

    Record Label <font size=5>Session Musician

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    *** This page is no longer in use, for more on Richard's current projects, visit "go.berkleemusic.com/Richard_Gould" *** .... .. I'm Richard Gould (aka Big Man), a British Drummer, Vocalist and Radio DJ available for use on both recording, live projects. I use the highest quality equipment including DW Maple Collectors drum kit and Zildjian Cymbals. I recently graduated from TechMusic School in West London, performing at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire where I received the 'Top Performer Drums' Award. .... I'm currently enrolled on the degree program at Berklee College of Music in Boston MA.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. BODYMACHINE!.... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. I have experience in both studio, live radio performance and live work covering a range of styles including live theatrical performances. I am capable of being a creative drummer and contributing to the process as a musician or I can be used purely in a technical capacity. I am also a capable lead and backing vocalist, able to do so whilst playing the kit. Check out my mp3s and videos for examples of my work and do not hesitate to get in contact through my myspace, over the phone or email me... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. BIO: At age of two, I got my first blue Mickey Mouse Drum Kit, and I've been playing ever since. I have had professional tuition for a number of years which has taught me proper technique, rudiments, complex time signatures, alternative styles and solo methods. Several Years outside of tuition helped me to develop my own unique style and feel. I have a very freeform style, being left handed and taught on a right handed kit I have developed a high level of coordination and independence .. .. At the age of seventeen I was awarded a performance certificate from Trinity Music School London with distinction scoring 93/100. From there I went on to Drumtech where I took the Higher Diploma in Popular Music Performance, receiving their "Top Performer Award". Since Graduating I've found myself involved in various projects and am currently in Boston MA where I'm continuing to develop as a musician at Berklee College of Music. .. .. .... .. .. Following is a list of my recent drum and vocal work over the past few years, and some old footage of some projects. .. .. ..2010 :.... Berklee College of Music Degree Program begun January.. Became DJ on the BIRN (Berklee Internet Radio Network).. Jazz Ensemble at Berklee .. Recording Session at Mix One Studios Boston MA .. Rhythm Of The Universe Video Shoot .. .. ..2009 :.... BODYMACHINE! video shoot, 'City Lights' .. The Thea Ford Band – Album Launch Gig Run.. Graduation Live at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire– HEADLINE ACT & AWARD WINNER 'Top Performer Drums'.. Godspell – Kent College – Canterbury, Kent.. Drumtech 1 year Higher Diploma: Classes in... Sight reading, Drum Concepts, General Musicianship & Theory, Latin Percussion, Live Performance, Masterclass, Drum Techniques, Contemporary Styles, Studio, Logic, Rhythm Section Skills, Transcribing Arranging & Composition... BODYMACHINE! EP Recording Chelmsford .. BODYMACHINE! Jan Gig Run - Bristol & Southend .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..2008:.. .. BODYMACHINE! Spring Tour 08 "Consciousness & Calendars".. BODYMACHINE! feat. On BBC Kent's Unsigned show.. BODYMACHINE! Recoding project at Squarehead.. Unnamed Female recording project at New Day Music.. Dan Akio recording project at New Day Music.. BODYMACHINE! Plays BBC Big Weekend Fringe Festival Maidstone.. BODYMACHINE! Summer Tour 2008 including Charivari Feastival *headline* & Lounge on the Farm Festival.. BODYMACHINE! Gig Runs October - December .. BODYMACHINE! Price of Life Recording - London's Ealing Studios .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..2007:.... Funk & Jazz Charity Concert.. Les Miserable at the Marlowe Theatre.. Railway Swing Band Farewell show.. Jazz on a Summer Sunset.. The King's Jazz Band.. Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.. Virtuosi, Chamber Orchestra.. Heavy Metal Recording Project at New Day Music.. BODYMACHINE! EP "We say Body, You say Machine" at New Day Music.. BODYMACHINE! Winter tour 07 inc. Poulpaphone festival, France.. Pink Floyd DSOTM.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ........ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... ........ .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... ........ .. .. .. .. .. .. ............ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... ....

  • Members

  • Influences

    .... .. .. .. ....Modern Drummers:.. .. Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl, Domonic Howard, Steve Copeland, Steve Smith, John Blackwell, Neil Pert, Billy Cobham, Bill Bruford, Phil Collins, Mike Portnoy, Jojo Mayer, Stanton Moore ........ ..Older Drummers:.. .. Buddy Rich, Art Blakey, Animal ...... ..Vocal:.. .. Frank Sinatra, Paul Anka, Phil Collins, Jon Anderson, Robbie Williams

  • Sounds Like

    ......Richard's Primary setup consists of DW Collectors Maple Drum Kit and Zildjian Cymbals...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... The Kit: DW Maple Collectors.. .. 22" x 18" Bass Drum.. 10" x 8" Tom tom.. 12" x 9" Tom tom.. 14" x 11" Floor tom .. 16" x 13" Floor tom.... 14" Custom Noonan Snare.... .... The Cymbals: .. 13" Zildjian K Custom Dark Hi-hats.. " Zildjian K Custom Dark Crash.. " Zildjian A Vintage.. 22" Zildjian K Vintage 70's Ride.... .... Other Gear: .. Yamaha DTXpress III Electric Kit.. Tama Superstar 5 piece kit.. Ludwig Vintage Acrylic kit..

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Mobile: 077929 79913
Email: SKDD@live.co.uk

.. I’m Richard Gould (aka Big Man), a British Drummer, Vocalist and Radio DJ available for use on both recording, live projects. I use the highest quality equipment including DW Maple Collectors drum kit and Zildjian Cymbals. I recently graduated from TechMusic School in West London, performing at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire where I received the ‘Top Performer Drums’ Award.

I'm currently enrolled on the degree program at Berklee College of Music in Boston MA
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BODYMACHINE!






I have experience in both studio, live radio performance and live work covering a range of styles including live theatrical performances. I am capable of being a creative drummer and contributing to the process as a musician or I can be used purely in a technical capacity. I am also a capable lead and backing vocalist, able to do so whilst playing the kit. Check out my mp3s and videos for examples of my work and do not hesitate to get in contact through my myspace, over the phone or email me.


BIO: At age of two, I got my first blue Mickey Mouse Drum Kit, and I've been playing ever since. I have had professional tuition for a number of years which has taught me proper technique, rudiments, complex time signatures, alternative styles and solo methods. Several Years outside of tuition helped me to develop my own unique style and feel. I have a very freeform style, being left handed and taught on a right handed kit I have developed a high level of coordination and independence

At the age of seventeen I was awarded a performance certificate from Trinity Music School London with distinction scoring 93/100. From there I went on to Drumtech where I took the Higher Diploma in Popular Music Performance, receiving their "Top Performer Award". Since Graduating I’ve found myself involved in various projects and am currently in Boston MA where I'm continuing to develop as a musician at Berklee College of Music.

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Following is a list of my recent drum and vocal work over the past few years, and some old footage of some projects.

2010 :
Berklee College of Music Degree Program begun January
Became DJ on the BIRN (Berklee Internet Radio Network)
Jazz Ensemble at Berklee
Recording Session at Mix One Studios Boston MA
Rhythm Of The Universe Video Shoot

2009 :
BODYMACHINE! video shoot, 'City Lights'
The Thea Ford Band – Album Launch Gig Run
Graduation Live at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire– HEADLINE ACT & AWARD WINNER ‘Top Performer Drums’
Godspell – Kent College – Canterbury, Kent
Drumtech 1 year Higher Diploma: Classes in... Sight reading, Drum Concepts, General Musicianship & Theory, Latin Percussion, Live Performance, Masterclass, Drum Techniques, Contemporary Styles, Studio, Logic, Rhythm Section Skills, Transcribing Arranging & Composition.
BODYMACHINE! EP Recording Chelmsford
BODYMACHINE! Jan Gig Run - Bristol & Southend


2008:
BODYMACHINE! Spring Tour 08 “Consciousness & Calendars”
BODYMACHINE! feat. On BBC Kent’s Unsigned show
BODYMACHINE! Recoding project at Squarehead
Unnamed Female recording project at New Day Music
Dan Akio recording project at New Day Music
BODYMACHINE! Plays BBC Big Weekend Fringe Festival Maidstone
BODYMACHINE! Summer Tour 2008 including Charivari Feastival *headline* & Lounge on the Farm Festival
BODYMACHINE! Gig Runs October - December
BODYMACHINE! Price of Life Recording - London's Ealing Studios


2007:
Funk & Jazz Charity Concert
Les Miserable at the Marlowe Theatre
Railway Swing Band Farewell show
Jazz on a Summer Sunset
The King’s Jazz Band
Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
Virtuosi, Chamber Orchestra
Heavy Metal Recording Project at New Day Music
BODYMACHINE! EP “We say Body, You say Machine” at New Day Music
BODYMACHINE! Winter tour 07 inc. Poulpaphone festival, France
Pink Floyd DSOTM














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Member Since:

March 15, 2008

Influences:

Band..


....Modern Drummers:..
Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl, Domonic Howard, Steve Copeland, Steve Smith, John Blackwell, Neil Pert, Billy Cobham, Bill Bruford, Phil Collins, Mike Portnoy, Jojo Mayer, Stanton Moore



..Older Drummers:..
Buddy Rich, Art Blakey, Animal


..Vocal:..
Frank Sinatra, Paul Anka, Phil Collins, Jon Anderson, Robbie Williams

Sounds Like:

..Richard's Primary setup consists of DW Collectors Maple Drum Kit and Zildjian Cymbals

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The Kit: DW Maple Collectors

22" x 18" Bass Drum
10" x 8" Tom tom
12" x 9" Tom tom
14" x 11" Floor tom
16" x 13" Floor tom

14" Custom Noonan Snare



The Cymbals:
13" Zildjian K Custom Dark Hi-hats
" Zildjian K Custom Dark Crash
" Zildjian A Vintage
22" Zildjian K Vintage 70’s Ride



Other Gear:
Yamaha DTXpress III Electric Kit
Tama Superstar 5 piece kit
Ludwig Vintage Acrylic kit

Record Label:

Session Musician

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