Ali - 'Crystal Sand' (Live at Triple R) drums backing track
Built for players who want to hear the groove more clearly and get to practice without detours.
About this version
Some drum parts make sense on paper and still feel odd under your hands. This version is for closing that gap a bit faster.
Useful for
working on groove and feel
Useful for
cleaning up fills and transitions
Useful for
repeating the section before the section that usually goes wrong
A simple way in
A version for hearing the groove, fills, and transitions more clearly while keeping the shape of the original song intact.
Start with the tricky section, not the whole song. A few good repetitions usually tell you more than one rushed pass from top to bottom.
Once it feels settled, go back to the full arrangement and check whether it still holds together. That is usually where the real answer is.
Notes
Three-piece musical project Ali stopped by the Triple R Performance Space – all the way from Jarkarta, Indonesia! Performing their self described ‘Middle Eastern Beats with South East Twists’ – the trio combine elements of 70’s Indonesian rock, cinematic soul, afro beat, funk, and disco. With all lyrics written in Arabic, Ali build on the influence of Middle Eastern art and music, deeply ingrained into Indonesian culture over centuries. Ali perform 'Crystal Sand' - 8 December 2023. LIVE AT RRR CREDITS Video Production: Henry Gosper Broadcast Mix: Ash Stirling Audio Master: Dan Moore Front of House: Andy Bennett For more interviews and live performances, check out the Triple R website at http://rrr.org.au
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Open the song in the app, stay with the part you came for, and leave the rest for later.