• Big Fat Five: A Podcast Financially Supported by Big Fat Snare Drum

  • By: Ben Hilzinger
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Big Fat Five: A Podcast Financially Supported by Big Fat Snare Drum

By: Ben Hilzinger
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  • Every drummer encounters a unique chain of influences that shape the way they approach the instrument. Join me, Ben Hilzinger, as I chat with my favorite players to dissect the TOP 5 records that helped make them who they are today...on and off the kit. For more info, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com or find us on Instagram @bigfatsnaredrum. Cheers!
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  • Gunnar Olsen's (Puscifer / Bruce Springsteen / Mother Feather) Top 5 Influential Records

    Gunnar Olsen's (Puscifer / Bruce Springsteen / Mother Feather) Top 5 Influential Records
    May 1 2024
    This week's guest is Gunnar Olsen. Gunnar's been on the show a lot recently with "save it for the pod" segments. But I noticed his Big Fat Five episode is almost 4 years old, which is a shame. Recently, I went to the Hollywood Bowl with my friends Mike Robinson and Neal Daniels, both show alumni, to see Gunnar play with Puscifer on the Sessanta tour, celebrating Maynard James Keenan's 60th birthday. It was mind-blowing. Gunnar is an incredible drummer, one of the best out there. At this show, Josh Freese was playing with A Perfect Circle, but now that Josh is busy with Foo Fighters gigs, Gunnar is playing with both Puscifer and A Perfect Circle for the rest of the tour. It's unbelievable and well-deserved. Puscifer is a perfect fit for Gunnar. Apart from this tour, Gunnar has also recorded or toured with Big Data, Bruce Springsteen, Miley Cyrus, HOKO, Mother Feather, Fischerspooner, Goo Goo Dolls, and many others. He's possibly my favorite drummer, and I admire him a lot. He's a close friend, and I always try to catch his shows when we're in the same town. Although this conversation is from 4 years ago, I wanted to bring it back up because the information is still relevant. It's fascinating to hear Gunnar talk about Tim Alexander of Primus, who has been a big influence on him, and now see them hanging out on tour together, seeming like best buds. Anyway, Gunnar, I'm really proud of you, and I admire your career more than you know, even though I tell you all the time. I hope you enjoy the records that helped shape Gunnar Olsen into the drummer he is today. Cheers! GUNNAR'S BIG FAT FIVE - Album - ...And Justice For All Artist - Metallica Release Year - 1988 Key Track(s) - Harvester of Sorrow Drummer - Lars Lurich - Album - Reggatta De Blanc Artist - The Police Release Year - 1979 Key Track(s) - The Bed's Too Big Without You Drummer - Steward Copeland - Album - Songs for the Deaf Artist - Queens of the Stone Age Release Year - 2002 Key Track(s) - Song for the Dead Drummer - Dave Grohl - Album - Dust Artist - Ben Monder Release Year - 2006 Key Track(s) - Dust Drummer - Jim Black - Album - Largo Artist - Brad Mehldau Release Year - 2002 Key Track(s) - When It Rains Drummer - Matt Chamberlain For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.
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    45 mins
  • Earl Talbot's (Drummer, Composer, Producer, and Educator) Top 5 Influential Records

    Earl Talbot's (Drummer, Composer, Producer, and Educator) Top 5 Influential Records
    Apr 24 2024
    This week's guest is Earl Talbot. Earl is a renowned Drummer, Composer, Producer, and Music Instructor. He wrote and produced over 90 songs broadcast regularly on the Oprah Winfrey Show. His career includes performances with house music legends Derick Carter and Mark Farina, as well as touring and recording with Master Griots Dialy Mady Cissoko, Christian Bourdon, Poi Dog Pondering, The Chicago Sinfonietta, as well as scores of other artists and clients. As a multi platinum recording artist, Earl has worked on songs from Maya Angelou's "Human Family Remix" with Tamarra Love, to Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy's production of "The Hush Sound" with Shawn O'Keefe. Earl wrote and produced 3 songs for Katt William’s ‘American Hustle’. His hit song "Yakalelo" with French sensation "Nomads" earned a Diamond Record for it's success throughout Central Europe and North Africa. EARL'S BIG FAT FIVE - Album - Back In Black Artist - ACDC Release Year - 1980 Key Track(s) - Back In Black Drummer - Phill Rudd - Album - Time Out Artist - Dave Brubeck Release Year - 1952 Key Track(s) - Pick Up Sticks Drummer - Joe Morello - Album - Moving Pictures Artist - Rush Release Year - 1981 Key Track(s) - YYZ Drummer - Neil Peart - Album - Glass Menagerie Artist - Billy Cobham Release Year - 1982 Key Track(s) - Observations and Reflections Drummer - Billy Cobham - Album - My Favorite Things Artist - John Coltrane Release Year - 1961 Key Track(s) - My Favorite Things Drummer - Elvin Jones HONORABLE MENTIONS - Album - Regatta de Blanc Artist - The Police Release Year - 1979 Key Track(s) - Walking on the Moon Drummer - Stuart Copeland - Album - Romantic Warrior Artist - Return to Forever Release Year - 1976 Key Track(s) - Medieval Overture Drummer - Lenny White - Album - Van Halen Artist - Van Halen Release Year - 1978 Key Track(s) - Runnin with the Devil Drummer - Alex Van Halen - Album - By All Means Necessary Artist - KRS One and Boogie Down Productions Release Year - 1988 Key Track(s) - I’m Still #1 Drummer - (Sample, All the People- Cramp Your Style) - Album - Let’s Dance Artist - David Bowie Release Year - 1983 Key Track(s) - Modern Love Drummer - Omar Hakim - Album - The Game Artist - Queen Release Year - 1980 Key Track(s) - Another One Bites the Dust Drummer - Roger Taylor - Album - Nightclubbing Artist - Grace Jones Release Year - 1981 Key Track(s) - Pull Up to the Bumper Drummer - Sly Dunbar For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.
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    55 mins
  • Maxwell Flanders' (Luke Hemmings / Lizzy McAlpine) Top 5 Influential Records

    Maxwell Flanders' (Luke Hemmings / Lizzy McAlpine) Top 5 Influential Records
    Apr 17 2024
    This week, our guest is Maxwell Flanders, a close friend of mine and pseudo-neighbor based in Los Angeles, California. He's a highly sought-after touring and session drummer who recently wrapped up touring with Lizzie McAlpine and is now preparing for a world tour with Luke Hemmings. I've admired Max's drumming for a long time; he plays with such creativity, and his selections today reflect why. I hope you enjoy learning about the five records that have influenced Maxwell Flanders into becoming the drummer he is today. Cheers! MAX'S BIG FAT FIVE - Album - 1 Artist - The Beatles Release Year - 2000 Key Track(s) - Ticket to Ride, Paperback Writer, The Ballad of John and Yoko Drummer - Ringo Star - Album - The Nightfly Artist - Donald Fagen Release Year - 1982 Key Track(s) - Ruby Baby, The Goodbye Look Drummer - Jeff Porcaro - Album - Stuff Artist - Stuff Release Year - 1976 Key Track(s) - Foots, (Do You) Want Some of This, Happy Farms Drummer - Steve Gadd - Album - Tom Scott and the L.A. Express Artist - Tom Scott Release Year - 1974 Key Track(s) - Bless My Soul, Sneakin' In the Back, Nunya Drummer - John Guerin - Album - Wrecking Ball Artist - Emmylou Harris Release Year - 1995 Key Track(s) - Where Will I Be Drummer - Brian Blade For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.
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    33 mins
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