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What makes a song interesting? What makes a drummer 'interesting' vs 'boring'? Zak Farro - Paramore's drummer - doesn't get much credit for creating as an 'inspirational' drummer. But, has he been unfairly overlooked?
Here, I reveal Zak's drumming on Paramore's hit 'Misery Business' and I show you three features of Zak's playing that you 100% want in your playing.
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Song: Misery Business
Artist: Paramore
Drummer: Zak Farro
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
You can find the original video here: ua-cam.com/video/aCyGvGEtOwc/v-deo.html
Plus, this BLITZING live version from 2023. They've most definitely 'still got it': ua-cam.com/video/oUuur5PwDKw/v-deo.htmlsi=bHf6wVEPfqEapWbU&t=3169
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Sources I Reference In This Video:
Zak Live Moments
ua-cam.com/video/6sxQDD5hTPs/v-deo.html
Reddit fan history thread:
www.reddit.com/r/Paramore/comments/1669o8b/beginners_guide_to_the_paramore_lore/
Wikipedia:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramore
Reddit Zak Farro Fans;
www.reddit.com/r/Paramore/comments/1dsh828/what_makes_zac_a_great_drummer/
Zak WikiFandem:
paramore.fandom.com/wiki/Zac_Farro
Paramore Live At Jimmy Kimmel
ua-cam.com/video/KX5HfQr_ueU/v-deo.html
Paramore live at Bonaroo 2023
ua-cam.com/video/oUuur5PwDKw/v-deo.html
Paramore - Burning Down The House
ua-cam.com/video/A73voVPhMfY/v-deo.html
John DC - Blast Beats
ua-cam.com/video/oUuur5PwDKw/v-deo.html
Anderson .Paak And The Free Nationals
ua-cam.com/video/ferZnZ0_rSM/v-deo.html
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The fastest and 'fun-est' way to get craaaazy good on the drums, is to cover real songs. Every song is a 'study' in something. Learning Paramore's Misery Business will help you with:
- Approaching pro-level foot speed
- Approaching pro-level hand speed
- Consistency of timing and dynamics
- Memorising quickfire arrangements
If you want more detailed breakdowns and commentaries on what's going on with the drums in Misery Business, I've some tutorials that are featured on this playlist:
ua-cam.com/play/PL-B4T5ffsEM7cZMdri5W06l5sOzrYdi9p.html
I hope they're entertaining and help you get maximum fun from playing the drums!
Happy drumming,
Pete