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Microdose of the new piece . . . . . #giraffesgiraffes #kentopham #sjcdrums #dreamcymbals #evansdrumheads #wuhancymbals #porkpiedrums #josephandreoli #orangeamps #ernieball #jimdunlop #mxr #digitech #bosspedals #earthquakerdevices #strymon #lehle https://www.instagram.com/p/B9A_Wc-Jo0s/?igshid=1wa1v7h5srt4a

Posted @withregram • @kenkennerson Just finished up a two-day recording session at @sonelabrecordingstudio with @giraffesgiraffesband. We composed a 15 minute ‘suite.’ The piece is dynamic af. We’re still growing as musicians and composers. This piece is the next step in the evolution. I’ve been working on a piece of visual art to accompany the music. The piece has a title, however I am not prepared to share it with you yet. No offense. @jmpizzoferrato is officially my favorite engineer. @joseph.andreoli is my favorite band mate. @lindseytopham is my favorite photographer. I love these people. ❤️ #kentopham #giraffesgiraffes #sjcdrums #sjcfamily #sjccustomdrums #customdrums #drums #drummer #drumming #dreamcymbals #evansdrumheads #dwdrums #wuhancymbals #porkpiedrums #vicfirth #mathrock (at Sonelab) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9jljtqg0Uy/?igshid=1rnatj1jy9kmu

Just got my SJC UFO drum! This thing totally rips. GIRAFFES? GIRAFFES! is about to go into the studio. This sweet piece arrived just in time. Such powerful punch with intense sub-bass presence. I am in love with this thing already. Thank you to SJC for continually proving to be the best drum company in the world. Y’all are so supportive of your artists. THANK YOU!!! 🛸👽🔮🥁☕️🧠💎// 📷: @lindseytopham #kentopham #giraffesgiraffes #sjcdrums #sjcfamily #sjccustomdrums #ufodrum #customdrums #drums #drummer #drumming #mathrock https://www.instagram.com/p/B9H2BYVJSl6/?igshid=jkcgymsk3ml

#repost @kenkennerson Here’s what the new @giraffesgiraffesband piece looks/sounds like. Beautiful. Dynamic. These are my rough notes to get the ball rolling. Mapping all sections to find a common pulse/tempo to thread the whole beast together. Going into @sonelabrecordingstudio to record with @jmpizzoferrato in a few weeks. Pulling together all the details to streamline the recording process. We definitely don’t record our stuff in a traditional format. Lots of planning and organizing at the front end of things to optimize coordination. Looks organized, eh? When Joe says “Bonham” I write it down! The last pic is the actual complete form, in shorthand. The piece is currently clocking in around 14-15 minutes. 🤷🏻‍♂️😳😃😐🍋💀🧠❤️💎☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️ #kentopham #joeandreoli #giraffesgiraffes #composer #experimentalmusic #notation #graphicnotation #mathrock #morecoffeeplease https://www.instagram.com/p/B84J4cFgmGn/?igshid=1s4ck19bxe8b2

#repost • @kenkennerson I am officially getting this transcription project into high gear. I have committed myself to the task. I am notating all my drum set and auxiliary percussion parts for this album. It will be tedious, arduous, juicy, and fulfilling. Big plans. I cannot wait to share this collection with you. 🤷🏻‍♂️🦾🧠💎❤️☕️🔥 #kentopham #giraffesgiraffes #notation #composer #sibeliusnotation #sibeliusisbetter #sibeliusisbetterthanfinale #drumsetnotation #drumdiagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B8oWwzQAlHQ/?igshid=sv51wpnhpu8w

🦑🦇🐛🦗 #repost • @kenkennerson Extreme closeups of a piece I’ve been working on to accompany the latest GIRAFFES? GIRAFFES! composition. Lots of good news about to be dropped and plopped. 🤷🏻‍♂️💎🧠❤️☕️✂️🧪🧬 #kentopham #giraffesgiraffes #giraffesgiraffesband https://www.instagram.com/p/B7w1BagArJS/?igshid=1c9i6kfbgho5h

👨🏻‍🍳 #REPOST • @kenkennerson Working on a couple of patterns. Working on balance. Working on crossing the midline. Working on playing. Working on flow. 🤷🏻‍♂️🔮🧠💎🔥☕️🥁 #kentopham #giraffesgiraffes #sjcdrums #sjcfamily #sjccustomdrums #customdrums #drums #drummer #handcrafted #drumming #dreamcymbals #evansdrumheads #dwdrums #wuhancymbals #porkpiedrums https://www.instagram.com/p/B662EwcgYck/?igshid=1nibrtxj57r65

DOODS!!!! Dream Cymbals hooked it uuuuuuuup!!! Wicked big thank you to @dreamcymbals for working with me for the past year and sending me a Dark Matter 18” crash, a Vintage Bliss 22” crash/ride, and a Dark Matter 22” Flat Earth ride cymbal directly from the factory. These tasty cymbals integrate perfectly into my setup. The Dark Matter crash attacks full and hard, then drops right out of the way for another clean smash. The Vintage Bliss crash/ride has a perfect balance of attack clarity and sustain wash; a versatile multipurpose cymbal to round out a variety of styles. The Dark Matter Flat Earth is like the cymbal version of chianti wine- dry as all hell and goes great with a rare steak. These Dream Cymbals are the perfect companion to my drum kit. They provide balance, clarity, and versatility to my sound as I continues to grow and evolve as a performer and composer. Thank you DREAM CYMBALS AND GONGS for the support! 🧠💎💆🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🥁☕️ - KEN /// GIF by @lindseytopham /// @giraffesgiraffesband #kentopham #giraffesgiraffes #cymbals #darkmatter #flatearth #vintagebliss #earthaintflatbutthatcymbalsureis https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Jtdo0gkqC/?igshid=uts8yzqh1rh9