Fran Merante - DRUM COVER - "Tower Of Inspiration" - Dave Weckl / Jay Oliver

Now and again I try to tackle a GRIZZLY BEAR of a tune just to keep my skills on an upward path. THIS is one of those tunes. "Tower of Inspiration" is a tune off of Dave Weckl's Master Plan Album. Its an homage to the band Tower of Power and David Garibaldi. TOP is one of my favorite bands and DG is one of my drum heroes for sure! As such, I thought this would be a great tune to tackle. I learned A LOT from playing this tune and also learned a lot about myself and my playing. I hope you enjoy it!
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Drums: Yamaha Recording Custom Natural Finish (Purchased at Drum Center of Portsmouth) www.drumcenter...
Sizes: 8x7, 10x7.5, 12x8, 14x13, 13x7 UNIX steam bent maple snare, 20x16 Kick.
Sticks: Vic Firth American Heritage (maple) 5A or American Classic (hickory) 5A standard tip or barrel tip.
Heads: Remo coated or clear Ambassadors on the tops of all the toms and clear Ambassadors on the bottoms of all toms except the 8" and 10" toms. Clear Diplomats on the bottoms of the 8" and 10" toms. Coated Ambassador on the snare with an ambassador medium snare side hazy on the bottom. Clear Powerstroke 3 on the kick drum.
Kick drum microphone mount:
The Kelly SHU
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SLEEVED WASHERS on ALL drums tops and bottoms
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Microphones: AUDIX
Vocal: HT 2 Headset Condenser Vocal Microphone
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Hi Hats and Overheads: ADX 51
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Rack Toms: D2
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Floor Tom: D4
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Kick Drum: D6
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Snare: I5
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Mounts: Audix D-Vice Rim Mounts
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[@brandoncher904]

You always amaze me every time with your drum work and technique. I've been watching your work for more than 10 years now. Keep them posting!

[@franmerante]

Very touched by your kind words. Thanks so much for watching! Your support is so deeply valued!!

[@Jdman5150]

Nice job, had a nice feel. You have a smooth flow and nice touch to your playing. One of my all time favorite songs

[@franmerante]

Very kind of you! I appreciate you checking it out!!

[@boxabeatrecordings6309]

Thank you mr Merante

[@DrumGalaxy]

Just a tremendous set of skills, my friend. ❤

[@franmerante]

Thank you T! Means very much to me coming from you!

[@SONORSQ2guy]

Great job as always sir. Although I find the song hard to listen to because of the cheesy DX7 sounds, but it was the 80’s.