DRUM with Mike & Eddy

Muffling Your Drums

Mike Johnston & Eddy Thrower Season 3 Episode 160

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We hope you enjoy this fun chat about our favorite YouTube videos, crazy tour stories, and all the insane ways we have muffled our drums over the years!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction 
03:06 Reflecting on Past Band Experiences
06:21 The Challenges of Touring
09:22 The Bond of Shared Experiences
13:06 The Roller Coaster of Being in a Band
16:07 Favorite YouTube Videos
23:17 The Importance of Skills over Gear
24:20 The Evolution of Drum Muffling
25:58 Introduction to Muffling
27:02 Early Experiences with Muffling
28:13 Different Types of Muffling
30:23 Muffling in Live Settings
32:19 Muffling in the Studio
33:25 The Impact of Room Acoustics
35:42 The Aesthetics of Muffling
38:53 The Kicker Pillow for Kick Drums
42:09 Muffling the Snare Drum
44:23 Muffling for Different Playing Styles
46:45 Consistency in Muffling
48:34 See ya Next Time

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