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Tom Leigh Knight: Contemporary Jazz Drummer 3

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The videos below were taken during the recording of Randy Hoexter’s new CD “Fromage, and they do not include the final mix (there were still a few other musicians who had not yet recorded their parts). This is some of the toughest music I’ve ever had to navigate. Randy loves multiple odd meters, mixed with what I’ll call “rhythmic contradictions”…I pretty much end up having to memorize each piece, as they are so difficult to read *and* play! Enjoy!

“You Light Up My Life”

“Gypsys Tramps and Thieves”

Tom Leigh Knight: Instructional Drummer 3

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In 2000, I released a drum instructional video (on VHS!), and in it, I used music from Adam Nitti’s CD “Balance” (on which Dave Weckl and I played drums). Each video is an entire song which, purportedly, illustrates one or more concepts I discuss in the “talking head” portions of the video. Enjoy!

“Skitzo”

“Balance”

“Yin & Yang”

“Kingpin”

Tom Leigh Knight: Rock Drummer – the early years

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This video is, I believe, the earliest known video recording of my playing. I was 19 (as were all of my band mates here) and I had been playing for about 6 or 7 years. At that time, Neil Peart from the band RUSH was my all-time hero and favorite drummer. In the video below, we play the live version of “YYZ” from Rush’s “Exit Stage Left” live album — complete with Neil’s entire solo. It took every birthday, Christmas, and any other special occasion throughout my entire high school career to amass all the drums and cymbals you’ll see in this video! Enjoy!

 

Tom Knight plays “YYZ” by RUSH

Voice Actors: Buy Nancy Wolfson’s “How to Sound Real and Nail the Sale”

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Unless, of course, you already have! Seriously, this affordable, downloadable instructional video package falls squarely into the “must have” folder of any voice artist interested in sounding natural, motivating listeners, and most importantly — getting gigs. And, as I often do, I’ll draw upon several aspects of my life as […]

Vic Firth Drumsticks: Factory Tour (17 steps)

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If you’ve ever wondered how a drum stick is manufactured, here’s your chance to find out! Vic Firth is the world’s leading drum stick manufacturer, and in these videos, you’ll learn exactly why! You’ll hear from Vic Firth himself, as well as from some of the finest drummers around the world taking you on an in-depth tour of every corner of the factory: from the onsite kilns where brand new “green wood” is initially treated — to the end process where the Vic Firth logo is painted on the stick, and everything in between. After watching these videos, you’ll have a newfound respect for the processes that help create the world’s finest drum sticks, and why Vic Firth is number one!

Oh, and by the way, these videos were narrated by yours truly!

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SEC 2012 Men’s Basketball Tournament and Fanfare!

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This is a :30 TV spot advertising the Southeastern Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament in New Orleans, and the fanfare in Champions Square.

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