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Head Over Heels - Andrew Warren

Andrew Warren's setup for Head Over Heels at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, New York.

Andrew's write-up and gear list below photos.

Andrew Warren's setup for Head Over Heels at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, New York.Andrew Warren's setup for Head Over Heels at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, New York.Andrew Warren's setup for Head Over Heels at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, New York.Andrew Warren's setup for Head Over Heels at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, New York.Andrew Warren's setup for Head Over Heels at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, New York.Andrew Warren's setup for Head Over Heels at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, New York.Andrew Warren's setup for Head Over Heels at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, New York.Andrew Warren's setup for Head Over Heels at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, New York.Andrew Warren's setup for Head Over Heels at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, New York.Andrew Warren's setup for Head Over Heels at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, New York.Andrew Warren's setup for Head Over Heels at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, New York.Andrew Warren's setup for Head Over Heels at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, New York.Andrew Warren's setup for Head Over Heels at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, New York.Andrew Warren's setup for Head Over Heels at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, New York.Andrew Warren's setup for Head Over Heels at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, New York.Andrew Warren's setup for Head Over Heels at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, New York.Andrew Warren's setup for Head Over Heels at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, New York.Andrew Warren's setup for Head Over Heels at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, New York.Andrew Warren's setup for Head Over Heels at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, New York.Andrew Warren's setup for Head Over Heels at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, New York.

"Head Over Heels! Let’s just say, I got the beat!

The drum-set book for Head Over Heels is all music from the classic 80’s band 'The Go-Go’s'. It's a straight ahead rock book with lots of room for different interpretations from drummer to drummer.

Although the book heavily relies on drum-set and the groove, there are still a few percussion elements that add that extra 'spice' everyone loves.

I once again used the Yamaha DTX Multi-12 pad in my setup mainly because of space concerns. I programmed the Djembe along with some other sound effects to support the actors on stage. I was most excited to incorporate my '14” Versa Stack' by Stack Ring Percussion into my setup. This is basically an acoustic replication of a clap sound.

One of my favorite moments of the show is the end of the title track, 'Head Over Heels' when the cast claps on beat two of every other measure. I’m doubling the claps on the Versa Stack while keeping the backbeat on the snare. I always get lots of smiles from the other musicians and cast members when I add those claps!

As always, I’m grateful to have The Miller Machine to make my life easier while rocking out!

This was an amazing production to be a part of. Since the show only ran for a short period of time on Broadway, we were able to score the sets & costumes which really helped to take our production to the next level!"

Drums: Yamaha GigMaker (Green Glitter Grape Finish)

  • 10”x7” Rack Tom
  • 12”x8” Rack Tom
  • 16”x 16” Floor Tom
  • 22”x 16” Bass Drum

Snare:

  • 14”x5” Pearl Sensitone Elite Black Nickel

Drumheads:

  • Aquarian SuperKick II on Bass Drum
  • Remo Ambassador Coated on batter side of all drums
  • Remo Ambassador clear on resonant side of all drums

Hardware:

Cymbals:

  • Meinl 10” Classics Custom Dark Splash
  • Meinl 14” Classics Custom Dark Hi Hats
  • Meinl 14” Classics Custom Dark Trash Crash
  • Meinl 19” Classics Custom Dark Crash
  • Meinl 22” Classics Custom Dark Ride

Aux Percussion:

  • Meinl Wind Chimes
  • Meinl Luis Conte Shaker (Black)
  • RhythmTech Mounted Tambourine
  • Miller Machine with Triangle

Sticks/Mallets/Rods:

Misc:

  • Big Fat Snare Drum Original
  • TnR Products (True Vibe Isolation Mounts)
  • Kbrakes HiStops & Kick Grips
  • Lime Green Cympads on all cymbals
  • Creative Percussion “Hyper-Sphere” Bass Drum Beater
  • Stack Ring Percussion 14” Versa Stack
  • Snareweight M1 & M80
  • Ahead Spinal Glide Throne
  • Yamaha DTX Multi-12 Pad

Head Over Heels - Regional - Andrew Warren
June 3rd, 2022 thru June 26th, 2022

Andrew Warren's setup for Head Over Heels at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, New York.

"Conducting a National Tour is incredibly challenging, but so rewarding. Stepping on to the podium with a new orchestra every few weeks really keeps you on your toes. Every player responds differently so you are constantly adjusting to get the desired result. I would compare it to playing a multi-percussion piece where the instruments are constantly moving."
"After a grueling four years at SUNY I still had one theory class left to finish. I was really depressed. A classmate of mine recommended me for a tour of a Broadway show. This completely changed the course of my life."
"When I first got the call to start working on Ain’t Too Proud - The Life And Times Of The Temptations, I was curious about which era the show was going to focus on. Their career began in the early 1960’s and they’re still releasing albums today."
"The timpani tunings are the real challenge of The Little Mermaid. Changing pitches must be done by feel, that was my biggest challenge. Memorizing the mallet parts was also very necessary."
"As you can see in the pictures, I prefer to have as much 'stuff' right in front of me, as close as possible. Because there are so many instruments close in, I have mounted a music stand off of the tom mount.
"Different from the tour, the original Broadway production had acoustic drums, an acoustic set of timbales, and an acoustic tambourine - the tambourine is now programmed in the SPD-SX."
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Gene Krupa's drum solo from "Gene's Blues" from the album Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich released November 1955.

Steve Jordan's drum solo from the title track of the album Casa Loco.
Robbie Ameen's drum solo from the track "Spring Fling".

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