Also, this was the first show of our European tour - actually a "pre-show" since even though it was our "working setlist" of songs, none of the usual production elements (our video screens, lighting, choreography, certain set pieces, etc) were there, so all technical aspects of the show were completely different - not to mention it was so cold even under the stage lights that we could see our breath. Whitney would routinely have the air conditioning turned off several hours before her shows in theaters so that the temperature was optimal for her vocal chords - which meant a hot room for the audience! For her to sing in that cold air was a drastic difference from a regular show. Considering all of that, she did great. I remember seeing Lionel Richie the night before (who's band I joined after this Whitney tour), and the weather was far warmer. We were all a bit shocked at how cold it was!

Hi! Honestly, I use a snare stand - it is much more stable, and then I am able to use the rod for cowbells. I believe a standard 3/8" accessory rod works, though.

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I am definitely very right-handed in regular life. I spent countless hours working on my left hand - it's just about having a concept of what you're trying to achieve (so that you're not aimlessly trying things), breaking down movements, and then spending 10's of thousands of hours doing it.

Well stated. I'm actually playing through an injury sustained from a car accident left arm was completely shot. So therapy is bringing it back. Right side is fine, it's just my left wrist is stiff and can't get much from it, but I improvise. Like u said, it's about being consistent and putting in time. Literally starting over again, but I'm getting there. Thanks for the inspiration 🙏🏾

I personally use a 13" REMO Renaissance head in the Diplomat thickness (thinnest). I like Renaissance because it has qualities like a coated head (like overtone control), but also isn't too rough for hand play. I have also used a REMO Black Suede or a Tattoo Skyn head - both of those are Ambassador weight (mid-thickness)... mainly for the look. The slightly thicker Ambassador head works for more pop/rock settings, which was also essentially why I went for the look anyway - for more of a rock vibe in a setup.

Thanks, Taku! I got an Ambassador Black Suede for it and works for me! By the way, what happened with your signature katana multipercussion sticks from Vater? I cant find them anywhere, are they discontinued? Any help on that matter? 😢

@@findesemana1989 The Vater Katana sticks are being worked on... I used the prototypes throughout the 2018-2019 Fleetwood Mac world tour and we went back in to make some changes. And then, COVID hit and the factories all shut down, and the main people who were working on cutting the actual prototype shapes went away. Lots of delays!

@@TAKUpercussion could you keep tabs on that situation? I guess im not the only one that uses your sticks too and they asking themselves the same thing.

​@TAKUpercussion any suggestions for a hand bale case? Maybe a 13" snare drum case? Where do you store your hand bale?

Thank you! First major tour and just a few years out of college. I definitely tried to give it my all on that tour. :)

@@TAKUpercussion oh congratulations 👏🎉!!! And you were so young with that huge accomplishment!! 👏 Bravo! You definitely made the percussion 🪇 community proud.

It is a 22" gong drum, custom made for me by DW Drums. That drum and the matching concert toms are all single-headed, and were made for my touring rig for the Fleetwood Mac 2018-2019 world tour. I loved them so much that I incorporated them into the recording session for my 2 libraries for Splice!

Thanks. Yes, I worked with Hikaru in 2001, 2004, 2006 and 2010.

Yes, people tend to get older.

@@TAKUpercussion your replying to my comment after a year

Touring with Lindsey was definitely fun! It was such a great group we had, with my Fleetwood Mac touring friends Neale Heywood and the late, great Brett Tuggle. Lots of laughs and good times for sure!

I will check them out! And, yes, Giovanni is amazing. I credit him for many of the advanced techniques I use, learned during my 4 years studying with him.