The Black Page – My tribute to Frank Zappa....

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The fourth of December it’s 16 years since Frank Zappa passed away and this is my tribute to the greatest composer ever, according to me. I remember discovering him in the mid 80’s when I was about 13-14 years old. I was listening to the radio in my room when they suddenly and unexpected played Tinseltown Rebellion. I was so fascinated by the music I couldn’t  leave the room. I had not heard anything like it before.. I played drums back then(as of today) but I was into AC/DC, Saxon, Iron Maiden and that sort of music(no offense I still love that music too) but this was something completly different! ....

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After that I had to find more music from him and to my great pleasure there was a lot to discover J  ....

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So, on my player you can hear me play my version of The Black Page (the drumsolo). This solo was written by Frank Zappa in the mid seventies for his drummer at that time Terry Bozzio. He learned it in a couple of weeks what I heard, but I didn’t! Nope, longer, much longer.. I think I have it together now but maybe there’s a misshit here and there......

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I’m really happy that you still can hear Frank Zappas music live, and of course I’m reffering to Zappa Plays Zappa! If you haven’t check them out you defenetly should! I saw them this spring in Stockholm and it was FANTASTIC! One of the best shows I ever been to! So check them out!! Dweezil really rocks and brings his fathers difficult music to a level I couldn’t believe! And it looked so easy to play these complex arrangements and belive me I know it’s not......

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I hope the Zappa family doesn’t mind me putting this piece on my player.. I have no intention to make any money on this or so, just want people to here it, breath it and bring his music to new generations. In my job as a drum/musicteacher/musician I often talk about him and his music and hopefully I can make many youngsters interested in his music.....

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R. I. P.....

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With respect,....

Magnus....

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Hello!

I had the pleasure of playing drums on the(soon to be released) new Mountain Mirrors EP: Immortal Deadbeats!
My musician partner Per Ulfhielm is also laying down some really nice bass, keys and electric guitar on it! Check it out on: www.mountainmirrors.com or click on Mountain Mirrors here at my top friendlist!

Thanks Jeff for letting us be a part of your fantastic music!!

Cheers!

M

The long-awaited FourFour Drumming pack is finally out! Containing over 1600 grooves! You'll also find our new Custom Shop which is a kind of online Studio Musician Service. Welcome! Magnus/OddGrooves

It's finally out! The OddGrooves Crazy Drumming pack containing 1800 grooves is now available for online purchase at www.oddgrooves.com

The time signatures included in this pack are 3/8, 11/8, 13/8, 15/8, 17/8, 13/16, 15/16, and 19/16. All the usual ride and hihat variations, fills, jams etc are there, plus a bunch of new alternatives that will make the Crazy pack a perfect foundation for your not so danceable masterpiece.

The Crazy pack is priced at 34.95 USD but during June we have a special introductory price of 29.95 USD. So hurry up!

Cheerio!

Howdiii!

Regarding the Company OddGrooves:

We did a number of nondanceble, crazy grooves and fills this week for the new upcoming package CRAZY DRUMMING in time signatures such as: 13/8, 15/8, 19/16, 13/16(I needed some time to get comfortable playing in that time sig..) and 11/16 to mention a few.. Great fun!! Check back for more info or visit our website www.oddgrooves.com

Regarding the Band Oddgrooves:

I also put drums on some more crazy, fun material for the upcoming OddGrooves CD!!

Cheerioo!

Magnus

Hi!

Check out our new website and buy some tricky grooves played by yours truly!
www.oddgrooves.com

Have fun and make great music :-)

Cheers!
Magnus