Big Fat Five: A Podcast Financially Supported by Big Fat Snare Drum
314 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsEvery drummer encounters a unique chain of influences that shape the way they approach the instrument. Join me, Ben Hilzinger, as I chat with my favorite players to dissect the TOP 5 records that helped make them who they are today...on and off the kit. For more info, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com or find us on Instagram @bigfatsnaredrum. Cheers!
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Episodes
Ep 7: Very (Live) Sound Advice w/ Mic Quinn and Geron Rains Part TWO
January 22, 2020 08:23 - 21 minutesPart Deux of Ben's conversation with Mic Quinn and Geron Rains... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigfatsnaredrum/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigfatsnaredrum/support
Ep 6: Very (Live) Sound Advice w/ Mic Quinn and Geron Rains Part ONE
January 15, 2020 07:18 - 21 minutesBen sits down with two of his favorite sound engineers and people Mic Quinn and Geron Rains. Mic has toured the world as Production Manager, Stage Manager and/or Front of House Audio with Jet, Cut Copy, Empire of the Sun, Kongos, Biffy Clyro, The Music and countess more while Geron is primarily a monitor engineer having worked with Kongos, Ratatat, Vince Staples, Relient K and Hippo Campus. They discuss their personal philosophies, techniques and overall insight on micing and recording drums ...
Very (Live) Sound Advice w/ Mic Quinn and Geron Rains Part ONE
January 15, 2020 07:18 - 22 minutesBen sits down with two of his favorite sound engineers and people Mic Quinn and Geron Rains. Mic has toured the world as Production Manager, Stage Manager and/or Front of House Audio with Jet, Cut Copy, Empire of the Sun, Kongos, Biffy Clyro, The Music and countess more while Geron is primarily a monitor engineer having worked with Kongos, Ratatat, Vince Staples, Relient K and Hippo Campus. They discuss their personal philosophies, techniques and overall insight on micing and recording drums ...
Drum Shop Showcase - Bryson Nelson of Nelson Drum Shop
January 08, 2020 03:54 - 18 minutesThis is the first episode in a segment we are calling the Drum Shop Showcase. While we all (please say I'm not alone) admittedly appreciate the convenience of the national chains, the local drum shop will always be near and dear to any drummer's heart. As we travel the world with our various projects, both Kris and I try to visit these shops whenever time permits. Each shop has its own unique history and we want to bring that story to you. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Ep 5: Drum Shop Showcase - Bryson Nelson of Nelson Drum Shop
January 08, 2020 03:54 - 17 minutesThis is the first episode in a segment we are calling the Drum Shop Showcase. While we all (please say I'm not alone) admittedly appreciate the convenience of the national chains, the local drum shop will always be near and dear to any drummer's heart. As we travel the world with our various projects, both Kris and I try to visit these shops whenever time permits. Each shop has its own unique history and we want to bring that story to you. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.f...
Bonus Clip: Vessel Drum Co Workshop Tour
December 16, 2019 02:22 - 8 minutesIn this Bonus Clip, Preston Parsons takes us on a tour of the Vessel Drum Co workshop in Encinitas, CA and explains how he builds his drums. Check out our more in-depth conversation in Episode 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 4: Inside The World of a Boutique Drum Company w/ Preston Parsons of Vessel Drum Company
December 10, 2019 22:35 - 19 minutesWelcome to the Big Fat Snare Drum Podcast. Today Ben sits down with Preston Parsons of Vessel Drum Company. They discuss the basics of drum construction and why boutique drum companies are such an essential niche in the drum community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigfatsnaredrum/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigfatsnaredrum/support
Inside The World of a Boutique Drum Company w/ Preston Parsons of Vessel Drum Company
December 10, 2019 22:35 - 20 minutesWelcome to the Big Fat Snare Drum Podcast. Today Ben sits down with Preston Parsons of Vessel Drum Company. They discuss the basics of drum construction and why boutique drum companies are such an essential niche in the drum community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Art of Hybrid Drumming w/ Joe Clegg PART TWO
December 03, 2019 07:24 - 15 minutesWelcome to the Big Fat Snare Drum Podcast. This is part 2 of Ben's conversation with Joe Clegg. Soo, if you haven’t listened to part one…I don’t know why you clicked on this…but go back and listen to the beginning. Ok…enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 3: The Art of Hybrid Drumming w/ Joe Clegg PART TWO
December 03, 2019 07:24 - 14 minutesWelcome to the Big Fat Snare Drum Podcast. This is part 2 of Ben's conversation with Joe Clegg. Soo, if you haven’t listened to part one…I don’t know why you clicked on this…but go back and listen to the beginning. Ok…enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigfatsnaredrum/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigfatsnaredrum/support
The Art of Hybrid Drumming w/ Joe Clegg PART ONE
November 25, 2019 09:26 - 25 minutesToday Ben talks with Joe Clegg…who, if you listened to episode 1, is a big part of the beginning of Big Fat Snare Drum. Joe is a drummer and Musical Director associated with acts such as Ellie Goulding, Mumford and Sons, Clean Bandit, Sigrid and many more. With the growing popularity and somewhat daunting subject of hybrid drumming, Joe breaks down some tips n tricks on how to approach the subject and bring it into your playing. Believe me, if you want to be working drummer today…you need to ...
Ep 2: The Art of Hybrid Drumming w/ Joe Clegg PART ONE
November 24, 2019 09:26 - 25 minutesToday Ben talks with Joe Clegg…who, if you listened to episode 1, is a big part of the beginning of Big Fat Snare Drum. Joe is a drummer and Musical Director associated with acts such as Ellie Goulding, Mumford and Sons, Clean Bandit, Sigrid and many more. With the growing popularity and somewhat daunting subject of hybrid drumming, Joe breaks down some tips n tricks on how to approach the subject and bring it into your playing. Believe me, if you want to be working drummer today…you need to ...
Ep 1: The Big Fat Snare Drum Story
October 29, 2019 23:42 - 28 minutesWelcome to the first episode of The Big Fat Snare Drum Podcast!...a podcast that snags insight and advice from the often-unsung heroes of our drumming community. In this show, we'll talk about the things you might not know unless you’re a full-time session or touring player. Furthermore, we’ll hound some of our favorite drummers on their techniques, how they developed their unique playing style, approach to songwriting, and specific sonic goals. And as we all know, drummers are known to be a ...
The Big Fat Snare Drum Story
October 29, 2019 23:42 - 28 minutesWelcome to the first episode of The Big Fat Snare Drum Podcast!...a podcast that snags insight and advice from the often-unsung heroes of our drumming community. In this show, we'll talk about the things you might not know unless you’re a full-time session or touring player. Furthermore, we’ll hound some of our favorite drummers on their techniques, how they developed their unique playing style, approach to songwriting, and specific sonic goals. And as we all know, drummers are known to be a ...