My Mum & Dad were both into Fairport, Richard Thompson, Sandy Denny, Maddi Prior, Joni Mitchell etc, They would take me to various Theatres & Pubs to see Dave Mattacks perform, My Favorite Thompson track was "Night Comes In" Both Live & Studio versions. I was 13 when I got into Dave Mattacks, I also have his autograph. Thanks Dave.
I met Dave once - he was recording at CTS (De Lane Lea) studios in Wembley - I was hoping to have lessons with him but alas he was much too busy. A gentleman and a scholar. I also invested in a Ludwig Black Beauty snare following his rave review in Modern Drummer magazine - I still have it today about 45 years later . . .
His drums on Space Hymn by Sutherland Bros is sublime. 5-note snare fill into 2nd verse is beautiful. Also his drums on Bryter Layter is absolutely phenomenal. Perfect for Nick’s music on that record.
Dave certainly has the discipline to listen for the appropriate type of groove for that particular song, whatever that is. This opened my ears to a different way of applying bits to any tempo. If I played piano, it could be helpful for me, too!
so sad that I could not be there live!! Much love my friends!
I'm not sure what I like more, Dave's drumming or his sense of humor. 😊Great interview with one of my favorites. A true song drummer
My Mum & Dad were both into Fairport, Richard Thompson, Sandy Denny, Maddi Prior,
Joni Mitchell etc, They would take me to various Theatres & Pubs to see Dave Mattacks
perform, My Favorite Thompson track was "Night Comes In" Both Live & Studio versions.
I was 13 when I got into Dave Mattacks, I also have his autograph. Thanks Dave.
I met Dave once - he was recording at CTS (De Lane Lea) studios in Wembley - I was hoping to have lessons with him but alas he was much too busy. A gentleman and a scholar. I also invested in a Ludwig Black Beauty snare following his rave review in Modern Drummer magazine - I still have it today about 45 years later . . .
His drums on Space Hymn by Sutherland Bros is sublime. 5-note snare fill into 2nd verse is beautiful.
Also his drums on Bryter Layter is absolutely phenomenal. Perfect for Nick’s music on that record.
Thank you for this! Mr. Mattacks first caught my ear with In Real Time '86 by Fairport Convention. What a deep groove!
"Books Are Burning"- XTC is the best pocket!!!
Dave certainly has the discipline to listen for the appropriate type of groove for that particular song, whatever that is. This opened my ears to a different way of applying bits to any tempo. If I played piano, it could be helpful for me, too!