Hudson Music Releases "Creative Control" Book & Play-Along CD by Thomas Lang
July 31, 2007
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Thomas Lang's new "Creative Control" book and play-along CD along with his latest audio CD, "Something Along Those Lines", continue to expand the availability of instructional and performance materials that provide contemporary drummers with the tools to elevate their playing while documenting the groundbreaking drum artist's awe-inspiring musicianship and skills.
Filling out the reference library of DVDs and books that began with the release of the award-winning "Creative Control" DVD in 2004, the "Creative Control" book offers explanations and exercises for the innovative system Lang created to develop his impressive speed, control, finesse and coordination using a variety of advanced hand and multi-pedal foot techniques. The audio CD complements the lesson guides and showcases Thomas' musical application of these progressive concepts.
"These books and DVDs are intended to be instructional and inspirational," Lang explains. "I am showing merely what is possible on the modern drumset. I think this is similar to the developments in the 60's and 70's when drummers suddenly started using multiple tom-tom and double bass drum set-ups. If you want to expand your imagination sometimes you have to expand your instrumentation, as well."
"My 'System' is for drummers who want to evolve further and grow technically and musically— players who need a challenge and a kick in the butt as well as some food for thought. Both of my DVD's have the word 'Creative' in the title because this method of teaching forces the student to become creative. The technique that drummers acquire by practicing all this stuff is going to make playing easier so they can focus on what to play, not how to play."
The 84-page "Creative Control" book contains lessons with over 90 exercises. Also included are charts and extensive performance notes for five of Thomas' musical compositions plus a Play-Along CD with minus-drums tracks. The Book+CD multi-media pack is available individually (#HL06620110, MSRP $24.95) or bundled with the companion DVD in a specially-priced Combo Pack (#HL00320683, MSRP $59.95).
For more information, visit their web site at www.hudsonmusic.com.
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