Magesh - Unique Beats

Voted one of the “Top 20 Millennium Players” by Drumscene magazine, Magesh is regarded as one of Australia's most exciting and innovative drummers. He is known for incorporating tablas and electronics with the drumset.

Lessons

• Introduction, Tut-a-ka- II, Malliga, Subject to Change, & The Minimalist (07:13) - In this first video, Magesh welcomes us to the video and show us Tut-a-ka- II, Malliga, Subject to Change, & The Minimalist.

• Electronics (09:30) - Magesh discusses and shows us how to use electronics in our playing.

• Tabla Funk (04:05) - Magesh plays some funk beats.

• Groove Emporium (05:51) - Magesh and the band play a couple funk style songs.

• Loop Central (05:03) - In this video, Magesh plays along and plays in burst that can be used as loops.

• Post Programming (03:57) - Magesh discusses experimentation.

Interviews

• Creating (00:33) - Magesh talks about his procewss for creating beats.

• Practicing (01:28) - Magesh gives some practice tips.

• Feel (00:50) - In this vide, Magesh talks playing with feel.

• Originality (01:04) - Magesh discusses originality.

• Sampling (01:51) - Magesh gives his thoughts on sampling.

• Technology (02:03) - Magesh talks about music technology.

• Influences (Then) (01:35) - In this video, Magesh talks about his original musical influences.

• Influences (Now) (00:42) - Magesh talks about what influences him now.

• Conclusion (00:22) - Magesh wraps up the course.

Bonus Footage

• Bonus Footage (07:37) - We are treated to a short bonus performances.

Behind the Scenes

• Behind the Scenes (03:06) - Watch a short behind the scenes video.

Credits

• Credits (01:14) - Credits