Rig Tour: Tears for Fears Drummer, Jamie Wollam

[@sweetwater]

Jamie Wollam occupies the big chair - or drum throne - for legendary art-rock band Tears for Fears! Check out the amazing drum rig he uses on their current The Tipping Point World Tour and watch more rig tours here 👉 kzbin.info/aero/PLlczpwSXEOyYmDKuXqhFP9TjXg5Dgaw2u

[@subdude1234]

I have always loved TFF. The production quality on their records, has always been second to none!

[@epade]

would you share with us what models of paiste cymbals he is using?

[@1111Paiste]

Noice!! What a re the actual sizes of his drum kit? He only pointed out the 24" kick. I'm guessing 13, 16 18 toms?

[@haydenbrown353]

I worked crew for TFF last Friday in Kelso Castle. Got to tear down the guitar rig and drums, both the guitar tech and drum tech are extremely nice people. Everyone in the TFF camp were so nice, fantastic night.

[@yaronbinyamini241]

Two of my favorite drummers! Makes me wonder if Nick had the urge to play with the band for old times' sake ;) Love Tears for Fears since my childhood, Jamie plays the songs so close to the recordings it's unbelievable, especially when some of it was programmed. Rock on!

[@JustinChampa]

Glad you guys mentioned that this was a former TFF drummer speaking to the current TFF drummer! Biggest TFF fan in the world and would love a lengthier discussion of your experiences with Roland & Curt. Much love & sincere thanks to you both for your contributions to my favorite band of all time!

[@Rockin_Ross]

What a humble and cool guy. Something sorely missing in music today.

[@michaelanderson2881]

I have to agree with this guy. I've seen a good 30 or 40 videos that Nick has done for Sweetwater demoing various drum kits, but ultimately the $5000 DW and the $900 Gretsch sound very similar (at least on video) relative to the price difference. The sound in the A&F video, however, was on an entirely different level. And they just look like a blast to play.

[@probablyoversharingpodcast815]

There was so much humbleness and respect here on both parts. Really enjoyed this.

[@zenos.5315]

Conversation on how incredible the drums sound,and we don’t get to hear them.

[@bleumarin1968]

i wouldn't mind an interview with all TFF's drummers !

[@eanroad]

I play guitar but absolutely love this discussion! Understanding all of the components of sound is important to me and enjoy these vids!

[@monstroguitars4550]

Good episode.. Sound demo would make it great.

[@jacksonwong2854]

Jaime is a great guy, great teacher, amazing drummer! wishing him the best !

[@chrisbrumbaugh9936]

Hope you recorded the drum check, I expected to hear the kit.

[@robertnobody]

Nick D'Virgilio also toured with Tears for Fears in 2004-2005...Not sure why Nick didn't mention this.

[@ZACohea]

8:26 They discussed the differences between electronics from Nick's first TFF gig back in 1995 to Jamie's first professional and presumably personal foray into the tech.

[@jameswalkerbassandkeyboard7644]

Really enjoying the Sweetwater video content this year!

[@drumrnva]

Great band, great drummer, great retailer, and I'm sure the drums sound great.... but y'all-- can we PLEASE be honest about A&F's pricing? A kit like the one above will be at least $6K. Not buying it, figuratively or literally. They aren't made of gold. The hardware pricing is particularly offensive. A hoop- mounted clamp is $95, more than twice Tama's, a company with nearly 50 years' in the business. A&F Single braced boom cymbal stand: $179?! I love Sweetwater, I really do. But this brand is ridiculous.

[@Elboy522]

Seconded. They know that if they get enough KZbin clout, that shmucks will shell out 10 grand for a 5 piece kit. I find the bass drum "spurs" particularly offensive in their simplicity for the price

[@jamiewollam1113]

Not interested in trying to sell you anything, drumrnva…. Just sharing my experience with these drums and my appreciation for them. The motto is play what you love, and I love them. Tama makes fantastic hardware and drums and accessories. The bass drum spurs were suspect to me when I first set up my kit. End result… my kick slides less than ANY other bass drum I’ve ever owned.

[@drumrnva]

@@jamiewollam1113 I totally understand, and it's good of you to reply. Congratulations on all your success, you sound great! And yes, hopefully lots of folks will get to play exactly what excites them at least once in their lives. My comments are nothing to do with A&F's attested quality. But having been a drum nerd for decades, watching Trends come and go, and having a general observation of industry pricing, I just don't see how these instruments could be a good value. If they sell a ton of kits with sweetwater, good on 'em. There's no way I'd buy one.

[@jamiewollam1113]

@@drumrnva totally understand and you make absolutely spot on and valid points. Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. Truly. 🙏🏼

[@damnyankeefl]

ya but are they gonna look like that? the combo of vintage and electronics is awesome.

[@MirkkoDeMaio]

I was waiting for this rig tour! Tears For Fears are performing so well nowadays and Jamie is a totally pro, what a sound! great job! Waiting for and interview with Butch Vig! Always a great job Nick, see you in Leeds in September!

[@micahnewby3482]

Great video, thank you! Jamie seems like a laid back, soft spoken cat who would be cool to hang with. I saw this video pop up and had to watch because Jamie played on a few albums that were the soundtrack to my high-school career. Michael Sweet, Michael Sweet - Real, The Brave - Trust and I am sure there are others. Great player all around.

[@demonicsweaters]

Just saw them last week at Madison Sq Garden, and man those drums sounded great. That snare, as Nick said here was one of the thickest, fullest, and best sounding snares I've ever heard.

[@latinfantom]

Jamie's a cool dude. Met him in passing at the Rock and Roll hall of fame a few years back. I just so happened to have front row tickets to see them (Tears for Fears) in Orlando the very next week. He said he'd try to get us backstage to meet the rest of the band but no dice. Oh well...

[@kspocketngroove3973]

take me with you😬

[@latinfantom]

@@kspocketngroove3973 that was 3 years ago

[@chevelle68100]

Jamie is probably the best drummer for TFF, although Nick was amazing as well. Loved his work with them. This kit really sounds fantastic and so great live. Next level stuff.

[@despinsvee6590]

Hi from Naomi's aunt Veronika. Great drumming!

[@willymccabe6602]

I just can't get past that finish. Must be an acquired taste. Especially compared to the gorgeous DW kits Jamie used to play.

[@jamiewollam1113]

I’ve acquired said taste. Thanks for your comment. 🙏🏼

[@mrr8682]

good Info....... I was wondering about his Alesis set-up and what songs it serves.... as drummer / Fans you wonder IF the keyboard guy is doing that or whatever since Drummers have a whole lot going on and then some!!

[@damnyankeefl]

ha I asked you on instagram if you'd do videos about the kit and you did two! thanks!.

[@erichicks2542]

Looks like the Pink Floyd video screen

[@eprohoda]

howdy?! thank you!pro .💥

[@mattieskemoevie]

Play it already haha

[@itsgmani]

Specificity

[@tonalaxis]

Sounds wonderful!! If only we could hear them.....

[@WhyTheHorseface]

Abercrombie and Fitch makes drums?

[@ledhed5717]

AND the Porter and Davies throne. I love mine and don’t ever want to play without it again.

[@Radowitzki]

On 2003 Nick played on the Modern Drummer festival. He played a couple of stuff and a mindblowing version of "A Guy Name Sid". Go check that out.

[@PabloJ1968]

Super cool guy. Thanks Nick!

[@gordonasaur]

I'm playing a bunch of TFF's tunes in a new covers band, so this came at a great time!

[@haroldseaman4243]

I just had that same reaction to the feather weight series about an hour ago and couldn't believe they were metal!!! Very cool and nothing like someone we know Bell Brass snare lol!!!

[@BradleyKBartlett]

Same here. Watched the Sweetwater video and hooked.

[@brianchisnell1548]

This is a commercial. Drums are drums.

[@krusher74]

Why would you bother to watch a "rig tour" in the first place if thats your opinion?

[@samuellouis3103]

So we don’t get to hear them? Boring

[@whatitisbuddy9785]

Hit those pups!!

[@napoleonaleckzander]

TFT!!

[@TempoDrift1480]

Too much talking. We should have seen and heard more of the drums. Such generic lip service.

[@jhardy0786]

Mr. Wollam I love your drumming and Tff I have a question did you have to ask the band for permission to change your drums or did you just do it and they trusted you just curious as a drummer Thanks and have a great tour

[@jamiewollam1113]

I did not ask any permission. They definitely trusted my decisions around it. 🙏🏼

[@PabloJ1968]

@@jamiewollam1113 You are super cool and so down to earth. And, did I said talented? My respects!!!

[@jamiewollam1113]

@@PabloJ1968 thank you, my friend.

[@cornerliston]

Nice to see. But too much talking an no actual sound. Would be much appreciated to hear how it sounds. Better put them drums on a solid rock of ice if it's so ‘warm.’ Such a tiring buzz word without any proper meaning : )

[@jamiewollam1113]

Appreciate your comment… “warm” is really the word that feels correct…. They sound round and full. Lots of even tone. Very little bad twang or ring… with ZERO padding. That’s at least what warm means to me w/regards to these drums.

[@cornerliston]

​@@jamiewollam1113 Many thanks Jamie! Good to hear what you meant with that. Personally I avoid calling anything ‘warm’ since it means so different things for everyone. But you do a good job explaining the sound. Cheers for that. Hopefully we'll get another chance to hear the full drum sound for the live stage. Would love that.

[@jamiewollam1113]

@@cornerliston I’ll do my best to post one with some good quality audio 👍🏼

[@michaelanderson2881]

@@jamiewollam1113 How about seeing if you can get Nick to release one or two of his TFF videos back to back with you doing the same songs? Asking for a friend, BTW.😇

[@cornerliston]

@@jamiewollam1113 Looking forward, and not the least, much appreciated you take your time reading the comments.