Jimmy Chamberlin is one of the most influential drummers of the ’90s, best known for his activity with the rock band The Smashing Pumpkins. Some of the drum parts he played with the band of Billy Corgan are remarkable, showing his great knowledge of a great variety of music genres: from jazz to latin and … More Jimmy Chamberlin’s Top 5 Drum Tracks for The Smashing Pumpkins
The music video for my new single “Drowned” is out now! Immerse yourself in a deep journey through the breathtaking beauties of the underwater world. All the scenes and footage were filmed at the Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia, and edited to match the music. This body of art symbolizes my evolution as a composer and … More Francis V – Drowned (Official Video)
Created by the drummer Joost Koopmans, JK Drum Systems is a company developing products to get the most stable and ideal drum set up during and after a gig: a solution for drummers and drum technicians.Among clients, there are renowned drummers such as Brent Fitz (Slash), Matt Alston (Machine Head), Jay Weinberg (Slipknot), Christoph Schneider … More JK Drumplates – Product Review
My new single “Drowned” is out now! Immerse yourself in a composition with various influences from electronic to orchestral music, inspired by the science fiction novel The Drowned World by J. G. Ballard and the video game series BioShock. “Drowned” is the fifth release of my new music project, which started last year: a series … More Francis V – Drowned (Out Now)
When I started to play drums Neil Peart was one of my first influences, a true inspiration for his musical approach to drumming… he will be forever missed.Here’s an article by Paul Rogne: an interview with the photographer and drummer Rob Shanahan about his friendship with the legendary Neil Peart. I wanna thank you Paul, … More Rob Shanahan reflects on his friendship with Neil Peart
I’m glad to share Strivers & Lost Souls, out now for Neele Records and available on all digital stores and streaming platforms. My new EP includes four tracks, entirely composed and produced by myself with an electronic sound and various influences from IDM to ambient. Check it out! Follow Francis V
I’m glad to share my new music release as a producer: an electronic tune with different influences ranging from house to dance and funk. I want to thank Karen Lynch of “Leaf and Petal Design” for providing me with a great video animation. “Summer Memories” is available on all digital stores and streaming platforms, dive … More Francis V – Summer Memories (Out Now)
I’m excited to share my newest release: a remix of “Sunlight Song” (feat. Rel O’Keefe) by De-Franco. This is the second release of my collaborative project Francis V with musicians from all over the world. I want to thank my friend De-Franco for letting me remix his stunning track, featuring the unique voice of Rel … More Sunlight Song feat. Rel O’Keefe – Francis V Remix
I want to thank John Di Raimo for contacting me and sharing his article about the Jeff Porcaro single-hand hi-hat technique, particularly on the famous tune “I Keep Forgettin’” by Michael McDonald. Here’s the original article, published by Modern Drummer in January 2009. These exercises are so helpful in mastering the single-hand hi-hat technique, especially … More Groove Like Jeff by John Di Raimo
This month has been demanding! Thank you for all your support, visiting my blog, donating, and purchasing my products. I’m not a fan of promotional posts, but here we go: new drum transcriptions are now available in my stores including the drum transcriptions for “Johnny B. Goode,” “Celebration,” “Still a Friend of Mine,” “Wicked Garden,” … More New Drum Transcriptions
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