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[@DimitriFantini]

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[@jeremybate7320]

Excellent translation of hard time beats and complex playing. Love this.

[@bernardobuffa2391]

very similar to the 'over the barline' ostinato on the hi-hats in Seven Days... oh man, this is so original, and so good-tasted

[@tristandunn4628]

Have a listen to "I Hung My Head" on the "Mercury Falling" album. That's in 9/8. However, it's not a 3x3 9/8, but a 5+4 feel. Basically splitting a 4/4 bar down the middle and sticking an extra quaver in the middle. The net result is a similar thing with 4/4 crotchet hits on the hihat that transitions from on the beat to off beat half way through the bar, rather than at the end of it.

[@DimitriFantini]

Ah I just listened- I really like when 9 is done this way!! And then I enjoy sneaking those 3 groupings inside here and there myself.

[@stevewooly]

Really love this breakdown, Dimitri, and well cut video too, no flab! And for this lifelong Sting fan, yes please - 7 days, or any other Sting or Police song!! Finally, such a great surprise that you breakdown the bass too (bassplayer here...of course). Superb!!

[@DimitriFantini]

Ah I’m really glad you enjoyed the video Steve!!! Ok I guess I can take a stab at 7 Days but I know it’s been covered lots- what can I contribute that’s new?

[@stevewooly]

@@DimitriFantini I consume hours of YT a day and subscirbe to all that interest me, and a breakdown of 7 days hasn't popped up yet for me! You should do it a) because I like the way you explain things, and b) to add to your content out there and grow your channel, especially if you believe your approach is better than others!

[@timbofromkeno]

So much 7/8 on this record. lol I covered "Love Is Stronger Than Justice" many years ago on a gig!

[@DimitriFantini]

I want video!

[@raitoxote]

Ooof Love is stronger than justice live in Norway slaps so much

[@TobysExotics]

Hey man, on your Insta reels such as the delayed immigrant song, what are your cymbals? I can pick out the dry ride, is it maybe signature hats and traditionals crash? Can't figure out the crash on the other side of the dry ride at all 😅

[@DimitriFantini]

Good eye! I’m probably using:
Signature 14” Dark Crisp Hats
Traditionals Crashes 18” and 20”
PSTX 18” Swiss Thin Crash
Dark Energy 21” Dark Dry Ride

[@TobysExotics]

@@DimitriFantini Legend! Love your socials man

[@joeldrummer23]

Vinnie is my favorite

[@DimitriFantini]

hard to argue with you!

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Vinnie!

[@DimitriFantini]

Hey! Big fan here :)

[@Zool21]

Nice work. Do Seven Days!

[@cfusilier2]

I know it’s been done, but I enjoy your style and approach, so I’d really like to find out what you have to say about Seven Days.

[@DimitriFantini]

Thanks! Yes it’s been covered- and though I’ve only skimmed that coverage, I can think of a few details that are probably overlooked by most. I’ll definitely put it on the list!

[@fabiomunoz1455]

Vinnie con Sting tiene la suerte que siempre fue fan de Police, latitud de vidas paralelas

[@KrwiomoczBogurodzicy]

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[@johnhidalgo1575]

Think triste

[@jones2720]

Your drums sound money 💰

[@DimitriFantini]

Thanks!! That means a lot :)