Friend of mine first place solo in the starting drum-off at GC.

Xiphos68 · 09-21-2011, 08:53 PM

Hey, Guys

This a friend of mine. Kelly Cox, played in a band called A Thousand Shields (progressive metal).
https://www.facebook.com/AThousandShields

He placed first in the first rounds of the drum-off at GC.

He posted a solo of his video, I wanted to see what some of you thought.

I thought he did pretty awesome, nice groove and technique.

1:16 is sick!

Sorry about the thread title BTW.

EtherealEntity · 09-22-2011, 08:02 AM

That was cool

ShadowFactoryX · 09-22-2011, 08:24 AM

solid beats, fills, and rhythms but honestly wasnt much of a solo
you can tell there's a lot of matt helpern influence/style in there

Xiphos68 · 09-22-2011, 08:35 AM

Thanks guys

, yeah it's not an over the top dramatic solo.

I'm not sure if he listens to Periphey a lot or not. It's possible but I'm not totally sure, but the solo does definitely has some Helpern similarities.

ShadowFactoryX · 09-22-2011, 09:09 AM

I definitely like the open handed playing though, always a fan of that.

BrianUV777BK · 09-22-2011, 09:40 AM

I can't see the video here at work but congrats to your buddy!!

Xiphos68 · 09-22-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianUV777BK

I can't see the video here at work but congrats to your buddy!!

Thanks dude!

Quote:

I definitely like the open handed playing though, always a fan of that.

Open handed? What technique is that exactly?

ShadowFactoryX · 09-22-2011, 03:43 PM

ahh n00bery!

when you dont cross hands while playing.
for example, he's right handed and playing the high hats with his left hand, where as most right handed people would play their hats with their right

simply put: ambidexterity

Xiphos68 · 09-22-2011, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadowFactoryX

ahh n00bery!

when you dont cross hands while playing.
for example, he's right handed and playing the high hats with his left hand, where as most right handed people would play their hats with their right

simply put: ambidexterity

Indeed!

Thanks, I don't know much about technique in drums and etc.
Just try to go by what sounds good.

nojyeloot · 09-22-2011, 04:35 PM

Would've loved to hear it mic'd up. A nice solid player

Xiphos68 · 09-22-2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by nojyeloot

Would've loved to hear it mic'd up. A nice solid player

That would've been rad. Hopefully he'll make it to the end, then most likely we will here a solo with mics.

Thanks dude!

simulclass83 · 09-22-2011, 08:49 PM

When's the next installment coming?

Xiphos68 · 09-23-2011, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by simulclass83

When's the next installment coming?

Oct. 4th I think?

JPMike · 09-23-2011, 06:50 AM

Your friend needs a band!!

Xiphos68 · 09-24-2011, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JPMike

Your friend needs a band!!

He was in a pretty cool progressive band called A Thousand Shields.

(This a video of them playing with some of my good friends in music too, 4 guitarist on stage for a jam).

He does do some cover too. Pretty cool stuff.

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09-21-2011, 08:53 PM	#1
Xiphos68 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Earth Posts: 6,537 Thanked: 184 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Friend of mine first place solo in the starting drum-off at GC. Hey, Guys This a friend of mine. Kelly Cox, played in a band called A Thousand Shields (progressive metal). https://www.facebook.com/AThousandShields He placed first in the first rounds of the drum-off at GC. He posted a solo of his video, I wanted to see what some of you thought. I thought he did pretty awesome, nice groove and technique. 1:16 is sick! Sorry about the thread title BTW. Have a question about The Gospel or prayer request, PM me. Happy to help and God Bless! Band: www.facebook.com/whisperfromheaven For fans of Melodic-Metal. "Once you have entered the Ocean... You have entered the food chain." - Dad

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ShadowFactoryX OMNIHILITY Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 2,276 Thanked: 28 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	solid beats, fills, and rhythms but honestly wasnt much of a solo you can tell there's a lot of matt helpern influence/style in there I like my guitar tone like I like my women, perfect rounded bottom end, cut in the mid section, heavy on the top end, and super tight. Omnium - Atmospheric/Trance/Ambient

09-22-2011, 08:35 AM	#4
Xiphos68 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Earth Posts: 6,537 Thanked: 184 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks guys , yeah it's not an over the top dramatic solo. I'm not sure if he listens to Periphey a lot or not. It's possible but I'm not totally sure, but the solo does definitely has some Helpern similarities. Have a question about The Gospel or prayer request, PM me. Happy to help and God Bless! Band: www.facebook.com/whisperfromheaven For fans of Melodic-Metal. "Once you have entered the Ocean... You have entered the food chain." - Dad

09-22-2011, 09:09 AM	#5
ShadowFactoryX OMNIHILITY Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 2,276 Thanked: 28 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I definitely like the open handed playing though, always a fan of that. I like my guitar tone like I like my women, perfect rounded bottom end, cut in the mid section, heavy on the top end, and super tight. Omnium - Atmospheric/Trance/Ambient

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EtherealEntity T=UWx(2xLxF)^2/386.4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex, U.K Posts: 8,266 Thanked: 75 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	That was cool

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BrianUV777BK Riffmiester General Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: My Own Universe Posts: 394 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I can't see the video here at work but congrats to your buddy!! LIFE IS TOO SHORT FOR BAD TONE GIMME SHRED 'TILL I"M DEAD!!

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ShadowFactoryX OMNIHILITY Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 2,276 Thanked: 28 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ahh n00bery! when you dont cross hands while playing. for example, he's right handed and playing the high hats with his left hand, where as most right handed people would play their hats with their right simply put: ambidexterity BigPhi84 likes this. I like my guitar tone like I like my women, perfect rounded bottom end, cut in the mid section, heavy on the top end, and super tight. Omnium - Atmospheric/Trance/Ambient

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nojyeloot SS.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 3,023 Thanked: 89 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Would've loved to hear it mic'd up. A nice solid player Xiphos68 likes this. My Soundcloud Page \| Bear Witness \| The Famine "If anyone speaks badly of you, live so that no one believes it."

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