Methods and Mechanics

by **styxfanNH** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:04 pm

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu ... d=84405838

Methods & Mechanics DVD Trailer Youtube Clips....

Hey Everybody,

The first three Youtube clips on the front page here is the 15 minute performance trailer for my DVD "Methods and Mechanics" due out July 29th from Altitude Digital. We edited this trailer in 5 days back in January for showings at the NAMM show. These are scratch edits and SCRATCH unmixed audio. (The mixed versions BLOW these away.) These are just some snippets of songs and solos and there will be much more on the double DVD.

Methods and Mechanics includes:
Grip and stroke analysis with many rudiments and hybrid rudiment exercises
Orchestration of hybrid rudiments and stickings for musical application on the drum set
In depth analysis of hi hat techniques and how they effect groove and feel
Emphasis on mastering a simple vocabulary before moving on to more complex concepts
Thoughts on practice and patience
8 performance songs with full analysis--some with "play by play" voice over
Full double bass drum vocabulary for unique use in grooves and fills
Odd time break down of more complex time signatures
Musical notation and downloadable PDFs
Tips for music business career navigation, as well as tips for recording sessions, shaping songs with dynamics, paying attention to lyrics, traveling on the road, keeping things fresh, thoughts on gear and loads of extras that include A Day On The Road, Drum Room Tour, Thoughts on working with Styx, Brian Wilson and Taylor Mills and an extensive photo gallery.

OK. Hope everyone digs the trailer! I'm very excited about this project--
Cheers!
Todd Sucherman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7XdAVpXsTw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrhUTgD2DBo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM4-dtXQCU8

by **Zan** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 2:35 pm

You beat me to it, Mark! haha...

FYI: The DVD's release has been pushed back a week to August 5th, so mark your calendars.

Also, here's a smokin' sampler video with much higher definition. You'll like it way better. Check it out:

http://drummerworld.com/Videos/toddsuchermandvd.html

Amazing.

I'm particularly impressed with how, during "Renegade," he was beating the shit out of that big imaginary head behind him.

by **froy** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:07 am

styxfanNH wrote:http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=84405838

Methods & Mechanics DVD Trailer Youtube Clips....

Hey Everybody,

The first three Youtube clips on the front page here is the 15 minute performance trailer for my DVD "Methods and Mechanics" due out July 29th from Altitude Digital. We edited this trailer in 5 days back in January for showings at the NAMM show. These are scratch edits and SCRATCH unmixed audio. (The mixed versions BLOW these away.) These are just some snippets of songs and solos and there will be much more on the double DVD.

Methods and Mechanics includes:
Grip and stroke analysis with many rudiments and hybrid rudiment exercises
Orchestration of hybrid rudiments and stickings for musical application on the drum set
In depth analysis of hi hat techniques and how they effect groove and feel
Emphasis on mastering a simple vocabulary before moving on to more complex concepts
Thoughts on practice and patience
8 performance songs with full analysis--some with "play by play" voice over
Full double bass drum vocabulary for unique use in grooves and fills
Odd time break down of more complex time signatures
Musical notation and downloadable PDFs
Tips for music business career navigation, as well as tips for recording sessions, shaping songs with dynamics, paying attention to lyrics, traveling on the road, keeping things fresh, thoughts on gear and loads of extras that include A Day On The Road, Drum Room Tour, Thoughts on working with Styx, Brian Wilson and Taylor Mills and an extensive photo gallery.

OK. Hope everyone digs the trailer! I'm very excited about this project--
Cheers!
Todd Sucherman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7XdAVpXsTw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrhUTgD2DBo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM4-dtXQCU8

Its a fake
The whole damn thing is a fake

by **Zan** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:00 am

froy wrote:Its a fake
The whole damn thing is a fake

Are we still talking about the DVD or your forehead?

I need to believe you are joking. It will help me sleep better at night.

by **MCM** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:53 am

Everytime I see him play, I like him better - fast becoming one of my favorite drummers.

by **RedWingFan** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:02 am

MCM wrote:Everytime I see him play, I like him better - fast becoming one of my favorite drummers.

During The Main Event tour. I think I spent the whole show shaking my head at Todd's drumming. Amazing. I'd guess I spent 75% of their set watching him play.

by **styxfanNH** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:34 am

Preorder Todd Sucherman's "Methods & Mechanics" $29.95

Todd Sucherman brings the knowledge of thousands of gigs, shows and recording sessions along with over three decades as a professional drummer to this useful and unique DVD package. Astonishing technique, power and musicality explode from the various musical and solo performances throughout this presentation. Working with artists over a myriad of genres diverse as Styx, Brian Wilson, Spinal Tap, Eric Marienthal, Peter Cetera, John Wetton, Steve Cole, The Falling Wallendas and countless more, there's a wealth of knowledge imparted that goes way beyond just the technical aspects of drumming. Methods and Mechanics is filled with practical career tips that will help you navigate through the music business as well as mental aspects and cerebral approaches to the art of playing music on the drums. Filmed in 16X9 in High Definition at a stunning location this DVD features music from Styx, Taylor Mills and Jerry Goodman and contains various solos and playing examples in an array of styles as well as technical lessons to enhance your rhythmic and musical vocabulary.

http://www.altitudedigital.com/todd-suc ... anics.html

Signed copies $39.99

by **Zan** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:56 pm

*bump*

Just a little nudge ;-)

I can't wait until I get mine. I've heard it's pretty damn amazing.

by **stmonkeys** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:18 pm

i watched some of the clips, and woah... i totally agree, Todd just plain rocks. i never fully appreciated the physical role a drummer plays in a show until watching the quake cam on the OWE dvd. unbelievable! here's to one of the greatest drummers currently on the road.

way to go, Todd! Wishing you continued success.

by **7 Wishes** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:40 pm

Good stuff.

Froy, WTF? Do you have to hijack every single legitimate thread?

by **Zan** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:57 pm

7 Wishes wrote:Good stuff.

Froy, WTF? Do you have to hijack every single legitimate thread?

I'd like to address each of your remarks separately.

First off, YES.

Secondly, YES.

by **Ash** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 4:46 am

Froy is no more or less guilty of Thread Hijacking than some other people on here. Just kinda comes with the turf. What is really cool is when the people who complain about Froy hijacking the thread start new threads that are just about Froy. Would that be Forum Hijacking?

by **gr8dane** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 5:45 am

Ash wrote:Froy is no more or less guilty of Thread Hijacking than some other people on here. Just kinda comes with the turf. What is really cool is when the people who complain about Froy hijacking the thread start new threads that are just about Froy. Would that be Forum Hijacking?

Good ole ash.
More like Hijackoffing.....
Anyways
is that a new tattoo or somfin?

by **Ash** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:29 am

Yeah - I got it last week. Mindcrime

by **bugsymalone** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:26 am

Ash wrote:Yeah - I got it last week. Mindcrime

Ash! Rockin' the tatt!!!

Bugsy

by **7 Wishes** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:57 am

That would actually be froyjacking, which is disgusting and perverted, and also illegal in the contiguous United States.

by **Cate** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 4:33 pm

Just a note to keep you up to date on recent Taylor Mills news. Talks have begun for a new Taylor Mills CD to start production in early 2009. As well, Taylor and Todd Sucherman appear together on the upcoming Brian Wilson CD, "That Lucky Old Sun" due out on September 2nd.

Todd Sucherman and Altitude Digital have teamed up to produce the ultimate drum DVD, "Methods and Mechanics" available here: Altitudedigital.com

Four tracks from Taylor's "Lullagoodbye" CD are performed, featured, and are broken down with explanations regarding the various tracks. Music from Styx and Jerry Goodman (of Mahavishnu Orchestra fame) is included as well. Music from the entire "Lullagoodbye" CD is featured in the extensive photo gallery full of personal pictures from their shared experience with Brian Wilson and Styx tours and sessions.

It's a 2 disc set, over 5 hours, shot in HD 16x9 that is sure to entertain and enlighten musicians and non musicians alike---and especially drummers. More about "Methods and Mechanics" DVD:

Todd Sucherman brings the knowledge of thousands of gigs, shows and recording sessions along with over three decades as a professional drummer to this useful and unique DVD package. Astonishing technique, power and musicality explode from the various musical and solo performances throughout this presentation. Working with artists over a myriad of genres diverse as Styx, Brian Wilson, Spinal Tap, Eric Marienthal, Peter Cetera, John Wetton, Steve Cole, The Falling Wallendas and countless more, there's a wealth of knowledge imparted that goes way beyond just the technical aspects of drumming. Methods and Mechanics is filled with practical career tips that will help you navigate through the music business as well as mental aspects and cerebral approaches to the art of playing music on the drums. Filmed in 16X9 in High Definition at a stunning location this DVD features music from Styx, Taylor Mills and Jerry Goodman and contains various solos and playing examples in an array of styles as well as technical lessons to enhance your rhythmic and musical vocabulary.

Taylor Mills
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=KIzOMOMGFG0

by **Ash** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:16 pm

bugsymalone wrote:
Ash wrote:Yeah - I got it last week. Mindcrime

Ash! Rockin' the tatt!!!
Bugsy

Hey Bugsy;

Thanks for the good word. It took me a while to decide what I wanted. I wanted to make a political statement - which anyone who has listened to Mindcrime will understand the meaning of. I really like it. The guy who did it is really talented. I'm trying to decide on one for the other arm, but I'm going to wait for this one to fully heal before I go making any plans

Ash

by **Ash** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:18 pm

gr8dane wrote:Good ole ash.

I'll take this as a term of endearment.

Life is getting back to normal post divorce (which was almost 14 months ago now and so much has changed). Hoping to make it to some DDY related events in the future.

BTW - Def Leppard is coming to Nashville... is Styx with them? I couldn't tell by the advert I saw. Was considering going to see them for the Tommy Shaw factor. Thoughts?

by **Zan** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:30 pm

Ash wrote:BTW - Def Leppard is coming to Nashville... is Styx with them? I couldn't tell by the advert I saw. Was considering going to see them for the Tommy Shaw factor. Thoughts?

I'd cross-check the dates on styxworld. I haven't heard about them touring eith Leppard anymore, but anything's possible.

by **mr.v** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:07 am

Ash wrote:
gr8dane wrote:Good ole ash.

I'll take this as a term of endearment.

Life is getting back to normal post divorce (which was almost 14 months ago now and so much has changed). Hoping to make it to some DDY related events in the future.

BTW - Def Leppard is coming to Nashville... is Styx with them? I couldn't tell by the advert I saw. Was considering going to see them for the Tommy Shaw factor. Thoughts?

Joan Jett is the opening act for the Nashville Show.

by **gr8dane** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 4:34 am

Ash wrote:Yeah - I got it last week. Mindcrime

The pulse did make me think of Mindcrime,
But the head made me think of Greatful Dead.

Cool in the pool.

by **gr8dane** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 4:38 am

Ash wrote:
gr8dane wrote:Good ole ash.

I'll take this as a term of endearment.

Life is getting back to normal post divorce (which was almost 14 months ago now and so much has changed). Hoping to make it to some DDY related events in the future.

BTW - Def Leppard is coming to Nashville... is Styx with them? I couldn't tell by the advert I saw. Was considering going to see them for the Tommy Shaw factor. Thoughts?

Yes it is.

Even though you blew your top once or twice.

the Dennis vs Styx thing ,you know.

I hope I never have to go through a divorce.
Especially since there is a kid.

All the best.

by **Ash** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 6:27 am

yeah I've heard some grateful dead references too.... I might get it touched up a bit at some point to combat that. I ain't no dead-head.

And yeah, I've blown my top a few times. It's been 10 years... you gotta really try to be bitter after 10 years. My position hasn't changed really, but then again I have MUCH bigger things to worry about in my day-to-day life.

I'm thinking about going out to see DDY at that benefit thing he's doing in NC. It's about as close as he's coming this time around. I'll be in Raleigh around the same time for the Jon Oliva show as well. Anyone who likes Styx era music should give Global Warning a spin. The music really reminded me of that era of music. Albeit with a little heavier vocals.

by **LtVanish** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:04 am

I just got my autographed copy in yesterday and it is excellent. If you haven't picked it up yet do so, it is worth even if you are not a drummer. Todd is a joy to watch, there are some great jams, lessons and words of encouragement on this DVD. I have always thought a lot of Todd, but now I even have a higher respect for the man as a musican. Buy the DVD!

MR

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