Sam Van Horn
Sam Van Horn
Rock/Prog Rock/Fusion Drummer

Male
98 years old
OSWEGO, New York
United States



Last Login: 7/9/2009
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Heres an uptempo Shuffle type groove thats a great work out for the hand , with a cool feel as well :O) Uptempo Shuffle / Diddle groove
Heres A Rosanna Type Shuffle groove I came with thats in 5/4 with sections of 9/8 back to 5/4 5/4 Shuffle Groove I combined with a 9/8
..Heres a 11/8 Groove that I start and "stay VEY simple" for the first minute (as in dont lose people ) and then build on . It has a couple cool breaks in it. This one also has alot more of a stright forward "Rock Attitude" than my other 11/8 video and Im using a click track on it as well. ENJOY DRUMS - Rock groove in 11/8
Here's the Fusion version of 11/8 Heres a Ostinato in 4/4 that starts off the toms and goes to a sycopated / latin type patern of the ride cymbal Ostinato in 4/4
Using my electronics I came up with this African type rhythm In 5/4 (FUN STUFF :O) 5/4 African Type Groove
Heres a Santana Tune from the past called "Alls I ever Wanted" thats a blast to try to cop the Percussion and drum kit parts at the same time :O) Great tune !! Sam Van Horn playing Santana's All I ever wanted
One of my all time Favs. In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel , The Drum groove is based off the Live Version of Peter Gabriels Secert World CD - YouR Eyes

.. The Pot From TOOL Great Band :O) Hi Everyone Its been about 10 days since my 5th knee operation, and at times it feels like theres a friggin golf ball on the back side of my knee. But the feet are coming back IN YOUR FACE Double Bass Groove :O)
I combined 3 of my fav Shuffle Grooves together. Totos Rosanna, Zepplins Fool in the rain and a very inspirational Groove from a Dennis Chambers video, I saw where he was playing triplets on the cymbals and had the Rosanna feel going on under it. This is a fun one :O)
Sam Van Horn Playing the Led Boots Groove from Jeff Beck
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Heres One that only fellow drummers will most likley get. It's a Ostinato with a latin feel that I start off using my left hand on the electronics playing the lead. Then switch to my right hand on the toms playing the lead. FUN STUFF and great to see how far you can take it . This will work your Independence and Improvasational skills bigtime :O) Ostinato

Heres a Rush Tune called Far Cry : This is my kit as of 4/17/09 .. it seems like i only hold on to a kit for a year and get a new one. Its about that time.. anyone intested in the beast give me a shout Sam's Drum Kit

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Hometown:Oswego NY
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Welcome to my site! :O) I enjoy listening and playing to a wide range of music. Some of my influences include - Dream Theater, Rush, Jeff Beck, Tool, Steve Robinson, Van Halen, Nickelback, Yes, Rainbow, Triumph, Dennis Chambers, Toto, VERY OLD Genesis w/Gabriel, Peter Gabriel, Dixie Dregs, Dave Weckle, The Yellow Jackets, Stanley Clark, Journey, Kenny G, Kansas, Mr Invisible (Awesome Stuff Sheldon), Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, Santana, Zepplin, Drum Corps ala Concord Blue Devils, Santa Clara Vanguard ... yada yada .. and as of late some modern rock ... I'm in my 40's and have played most of my life (started at about 4 years of age), Ive been very blessed musically as I've studied with Narada Michale Walden (Jeff Beck Mahvishnu Orch.) Gram Lear (Santana) Skip Gillete (Gamma, Ronnie Montrose) and have played Live the full spectrum from large halls to small clubs. I'm VERY at home working in odd meters (LOVE IT), playing to a click track or in a prog rock, rock modern, classic rock, funk or fusion format. In the videos, you will see that I touched on different styles and grooves to show some of my different musical tastes. The videos range from very busy prog rock to Latin to laid back funk and an African type groove. With plenty of odd meters (13/8 9/8 11/8 7/4 5/4 7/8) quads, chops, ostinatos/independence, and hand to foot 32 note runs. Ive been in the Studio as of late and should be adding a few tracks on my page In the next week or so. Heres a Groove in 13/8 Heres a minute of drum solo type material Heres an old fav of mine its the 9/8 section of suppers ready by Genesis that im over playing in :O)



Favorite Musicians: Narada Michael Walden, Manu Katche, Dave Weckl, Neil Peart. Mike Portnoy

Favorite Bands: ALL of the above , as well as Dream Theater, Tool , Rush, Dixie Dregs, Kansas, Van Halen, Nickleback, Dave Matthews, Early Genesis, Peter Gabriel, Jeff Beck,

Favorite CDs: ALL Dream Theater, All Rush, Tool 10000 days ,Wired and Blow By Blow - Jeff Beck , Selling England by the Pound - Genesis, ANY Peter Gabriel,



Heres A very short Funk groove

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Jul 5 2009 6:45 PM

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Jul 4 2009 7:12 PM

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Jun 11 2009 6:10 PM

Thanks Sam for the well wishes.
We lost our bass player last week. We are still doing the gig anyway. We tried hard to at least find a sub for the show...but no such luck...so yeah...we need luck !!
Nj :)





Jun 1 2009 8:19 AM

Hey!! I went fishing today caught a few rock bass!! Thought about u! Miss u bo love yA
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May 26 2009 1:37 AM



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May 24 2009 4:20 PM

Well, you can always make plans during the next four weeks and have people like Rose and me check out the scene and network for you!!  Bankroll the money and come out with a little less personal stress!  We sure could use a break right now - a good job for the both of us wouold be so appreciated and needed, but I guess we will keep looking!  Have a great day!
Bill





May 20 2009 12:02 PM

Hey! I checked out your Rosanna type solo vid, it's crazy, I just can't figure out what your snare hand is doing!
  I'll keep watching and maybe figure it out someday.....
 Lata!
   Bill
 
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May 5 2009 11:45 AM

TY Sam da Man!!!!! Im takin names as usual!! hehehe... Im kinda liking the response to my new look :) Things are nuts here.... my princess is on two softball teams already and one is traveling city to city... Son is playing on high school vasity (Baseball)... his sr. prom is approching as well as graduation... damn Im not sure Im ready for this... sigh.... Im spanky though I can handle anything that comes my way... yeah yeah thats it!! Hows things with you darlin? U rawkin it? No doubt u are!!! Hope ur week is off to a kick ass start... off and runnin for me!! xo and spank!!!
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May 4 2009 5:24 PM

Happy Mondane to you too my brotha!
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May 4 2009 3:22 PM

Best of the music to you luv

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have a great week!
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Apr 30 2009 1:58 AM

No we got one more day in the dungeon Sammy n it SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSUUUUUUXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX!!!
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Apr 25 2009 11:00 PM

Ohh I found it om my pc!!!! I will work on it some.
How do you feel about having horns in it??
FreakInJones





Apr 25 2009 11:00 PM

Sam!

What happened to the tune you wanted me to work on?? I need a copy of that African Type Thang!
FreakInJones





Apr 25 2009 1:15 PM

Thanks! I will do some work on the African thing and see if I hear anything musically to fuel the melodies and all... These are the times when i wish I hadn't sold my guitar but then again I am glad I am not in federal prison for back taxes!
FreakInJones





Apr 25 2009 12:51 PM

All "work" and no "play" makes Sammy a great drummer but...

Give yourself permission to be selfish and walk the dog or just take a walk and enjoy the gorgeous day! Go walk down to the corner store and pick up the paper or something if you MUST have an excuse!

I will be working on building more storage for our place! And weekly/monthly item grocery shopping!

By the way, have you got anything you REALLY want me to work on vocally? You had mentioned the African Rhythm thing...
Tetrafusion





Apr 21 2009 8:00 AM

Thanks so much Sam! We appreciate it as well bro,

Hope you enjoyed all of our new songs. Grab a copy of our album if you're interested...we would REALLY love for you to have it! Shipping worldwide for just $12!

Have a great week, and talk to you soon,

-Mark/TF
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Apr 13 2009 11:02 AM

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