Many drummers come to mind who've had a hand in raising the bar - leading by example with faster chops, innovative use of the instrument, more complex rhythms, more creative phrasing, and in general, better musicmanship. But few have turned as many heads as Virgil Donati.
Virgil Donati established himself as a premier session and touring drummer in his native Australia as a member of fusion groups Loose Change and On The Virg, a fouding member of pop-rock band Southern Sons and Taste, and plenty of touring with other local and international acts such as Branford Marsalis, George Cables, Mark Murphy and many others.
Since moving to the United States, Virgil has worked with the likes of Planet X, Steve Vai Band, Freakhouse, Tribal Tech, CAB, Ring of Fire and solo artists such as Derek Sherinian, Steve Walsh, Mark Boals and many more. He's been causing heads to turn and jaws to drop across the country, on the clinic trail, and setting new performance standards for the L.A. studio scene.
Virgil is known amongst drummers as a technical virtuoso, having developed incredible power and flexibility (whilst playing traditional grip), mastered polyrhythyms, odd-time playing and intricate phrasing, attained blinding quickness and powerful, metronomic precision - all with a rare attention to showmanship and visual playing.
But it is no secret that it's Virgil's feet that have gained him the most attention, both in Australia and internationally. Having developed incredible speed both with single and double-stroke rolls on the bass drums, he is able to hold complex, often odd-time and syncopated ostinatos at ridiculous tempos with his feet whilst soloing freely and musically with his hands.
It's been a long time coming. Virgil has been besieged with questions on his techniques and ideas. Learn more about him by visiting Virgildonati.com!
Hi! I just uploaded the final part of my suite /16 min 30 sec total time/ Versa est in Luctum / about 4 min of music/ Drop and listen my friend! all comments are greatly apreciated. Peace be with you.
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I'm writing for news! I'm glad to announce that I'm the new singer of the Gothic Metal band "Seven Dark Eyes"! We have an excellent understanding, so I'm sure that working together will be amazing!
The new album "Across Oneiric Lands", produced by the Label "Underground Symphony", will be soon available in stores!
The vocals in the album have been recorded by Chiara, so we will soon upload also some tracks performed by me! :) Keep in touch!!!
See you at our next live!
Monica ---------------------------------- Ciao a tutti!
Scrivo per mettervi al corrente di una novità! Sono felice di annunciare il mio ingresso ufficiale nella Gothic Metal band "Seven Dark Eyes"! Abbiamo già un'ottima intesa e sono certa che questo sia solo l'inizio di una fantastica collaborazione!
Il nuovo album "Across Oneiric Lands", prodotto e distribuito dalla Label "Underground Symphony", sarà presto disponibile nei negozi!
Le voci nell'album sono di Chiara, la precedente cantante, quindi a breve metteremo on-line anche qualche brano cantato dalla sottoscritta! ;) Restate in contatto!!!
Nel frattempo vi aspettiamo ai nostri prossimi live!
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just stoppin by to wish u a happy weekend filled with love and sunshine!
stay blessed!!!! groovy bass greets!
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True Legend on the drums..... And still amazes me you were Southern Sons drummer!!!!! I knew the band but never the drummer :) Killer drummer Mr Donati! NICK BLACK
“T.E.C.L.A.S.” Cultural Association is glad to invite you to “CONTAMINAZIONI”, a musical contest organized to promote new bands. The event intend to promote the musical creativity and the capacity of interpretation of young artists, giving them the opportunity to have a live exhibition in the Anfitheater of Bisceglie (Bari) – Italy. You can choose to participate as a band or as a member of the jury. If you decide to participate as a band (or single player), you should send a demo, within the 6th of july either by e-mail: contaminazioni2008@yahoo.it Or by mail : T.E.C.L.A.S onlus Via Marconi, 10 70052 Bisceglie (BA) - Italy If you decide to partecipate as a member of the jury, please send your CV at: contaminazioni2008@yahoo.it For further informations about the contest, please contact: contaminazioni2008@yahoo.it
