Found - Michael Blancaflor

Michael's setup for the Off Broadway production of Found at the Linda Gross Theater in New York City.

Photo Below: “I brought in my Gibraltar G-Class Pedal for the kick drum. While switching out the pedals, I put the rental pedal to the side and ended up hitting the drum with it. It created a higher pitch/resonant sound like an un-muffled marching drum which was perfect for a song called ‘Daniel's Super Toy Trading Shop’ which the composer wanted toy-like sounds. I ended up keeping both pedals in the setup. Anything to maximize sonic possibilities in a confined space!”

“This is a wonderful new musical by Lee Overtree and Hunter Bell with music and original lyrics by Eli Bolin and orchestrated by Matt Castle & Frank Galgano.

The band consists of Piano/Keyboard, Guitar, Bass, Drums/Percussion, Violin, and Cello. We are spread out all around the stage and communicating via Music Director video and Aviom Mixers. Drums are fully mic’d under the stage. It's a great experience to see the Musical Theater process for a new work.

Eli Bolin wrote some great songs orchestrated beautifully by Galgano/Castle with varying feels and styles. Rock, Soul, Rock Shuffles, Half-Time Shuffles, Funk, Bossa Nova, Pop Rock, Hip-Hop, Punk, Disco, Indie Pop, Pop Ballad, Gospel and quasi-Latin Pop. Some tunes are performed with background tracks and click tracks.”

Drums:

• Yamaha Maple Custom 10”, 12”, 14”, and 22”
• Yamaha Hardware
• Gibraltar G-Class BD Pedal

Snare Drums:

• Ludwig 14" Supraphonic
• Sonor 10" Jungle Snare

Cymbals:

• Sabian 21" HHX Evolution Groove Ride
• Sabian 18" HHX Evolution Crash
• Sabian 16" HHX Evolution Crash
• Sabian 14" HHX Evolution Hi-Hats
• Sabian 8" AX Splash
• Paiste 11" Signature Thin Splash
• Paiste 18" Signature Thin China

Percussion:

• Pearl Primero Pro Bongos
• LP Mounted Cowbell
• Miller Machine with 4" Alan Able Triangle
• LP One-Handed Triangle
• RhythmTech Drum Set Tambourine with Brass Jingles
• Finger Cymbals
• Egg Shakers
• Desk Bell
• Acme Siren Whistle

Sticks:

• Vic Firth AS8D
• Vic Firth Steve Gadd Brushes
• Vic Firth SD6 Swizzle B
• Vic Firth Rute 505

Found - Off-Broadway - Michael Blancaflor
October 2014