universal constructors

If you don’t know who Bernard Purdie is you’d be forgiven even though I think it’s a crime he’s not a household name.

But I’d bet my life that you’ve heard (and loved) a track he’s played on, seeing as he’s the world’s most recorded drummer. He’s the drummer that every part of my being would love to emulate, with such an obvious enthusiasm for percussion that’s nigh-on impossible to ignore.

One of his signature grooves is aptly named the Purdie Shuffle. There are some great tutorials on youtube that deconstruct his style admirably, but it’s only when you see it for real that you experience the joy that he finds and transmits when he plays.

I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve watched this clip

So this internet person called Senior Slug is making something cool every day.

Thanks for including the snippet of lazy-ass strip joint, and keep making cool things

Not much more to say than they really need your help.

http://www.redcross.org.uk/Donate-Now/Make-a-single-donation/Japan-Tsunami-Appeal

It seems our dub anthem unto the dub has gained some notoriety on the hinterweb as the backing music for an ….arty movie clip.

Bit of a mouthful by all accounts. Here’s the safe-for-work version on youtube.

Actually, he’s here!

Laid-back, moody grooves. Guess that’s what life in France does for you