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
