this si the first video I have posted here about me and my baby.

Mike Portnoy, eat your heart out.


hope you guys like.

http://www.globeairwaysva.com/drums.wmv
and yes im 14 but I was 13 when I filmed this

cheers.

Pffft.... I can do that... NOT!



DAMN I think you might just be a good drummer (REALLY good)

Marick, I need to say something here!     
First a little history of my own.
I started playing drums when I was around your age. My 1st set was a CB700 with Camber cymbals.

I eventually worked my way up to a Tama Superstar back in the early 90's. It was my kit for many years when I played in my original band. We Played places like The Limelight in Manhattan, Sundance, etc....  We also Made a CD that Metal blade Records paid for entitled, "Best Un-signed Band in America"!

My kit consisted of 2  24" bass drums, 14 snare, 8"  Tom, 10" Tom, 12" Tom, 13" Tom, 14" Tom, 15" Tom, 16" Floor Tom, 18" Floor Tom, 14" Zildjian High Hat, 16" Paiste 3000 Crash, 18" Paiste 3000 Crash, 21' Paiste Ride, 20" China Type.

After the original band went no place, I got into a cover band. This was fun.I Played every single Friday & Saturday at some of the biggest clubs here on the Island and in Manhattan! Playing this stuff was a no brainier compared to my original progressive rock band! I needed to downsize my kit to a Single 24" bass, dual bass pedals., 4" snare, 13" tom, 14" tom, 16" floor tom & Same cymbals!

I need to tell you that for your age, I am REALLY IMPRESSED!! You must practice allot as I know that those fills do not come easy and can only be executed by practicing! Your double pedal bass skill and drop fills are incredible! You seam to have a progressive rock influence but it also has allot of jazz incorporated into it! That video was unbelievable! You should be very proud of yourself! I can't imagine what you will be doing in years to come! It is real nice to see you so far along at your age. I sat and really watched it and my jaw is still on the floor. From the fills, to the beats, to the speed and to the build ups, what a talented young man you are!!

Really, really impressed!!!     

Keep it up dude!  8)

Thanks for sharing that as it reminded me of myself at your age   


Dave

James, from one drummer to another, it is worth th wait!

Dave

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15.3/16.7 MB done.. 92%.. 10 Freaking Minutes!

oh, and Marick? Rush is awesome.

thanks but personaly I wouldnt want a carrer in music.
I personaly would like to be profesional pilot and use druming as another source to get money.

But really, I dont give a damn about the people. Its my music.

Yow!! Rock on, lil' dude!!
I started playing drums about 30 years ago and normally don't like drum solos (no, really!), but that was cool. I grew up worshipping Neil Peart and Ian Paice, and I'll tell you you've got some good stuff going there. That cross-handed stuff is not easy. How long have you been playing, and as they say in the kung fu movies: "who is your teacher?"
It's cool that you can appreciate Ringo- he has good time and you can almost always tell when it's him playing. Pyrotechnics is no match for personality... I learned a lot listening to guys like him, and Charlie Watts (now there's a "bad" drummer who's really amazing!)
As for not playing for the people, so to speak, don't let yourself get all high and mighty. You'll miss out on the rush of energy you get playing for a crowd- there's nothing like it.
Except maybe the first time you realize you can make pretty girls dance...
Stick with it (I didn't, really)... you're a diamond in the rough!