You can check out Rob’s playing on this new single by Michel Polnareff now available on iTunes.
It was recorded in Brussels during the summer of 2015 and features his DW kit and the new Bosphorus XT range of cymbals.
Check the NEW video out here:
The top selling Italian female artist Laura Pausini scored a number one hit in Italy in September with a track called ‘Lato Destro del Cuore’ which Rob played drums on.
It is a classic rock ballad and was a big success…..Rob rocked the bigger DW kit for this session at Riverside Studios in Batheaston, Bath UK.
Also, you will hear his now signature Xt Edition cymbals on this session, the first number one single to feature them!
Here is the official video for the track:
The new Bosphorus XT Edition range of cymbals are now available worldwide!
They are designed by Rob who wanted an addition to his Traditional range of Bosphorus cymbals. So, when he visited the factory back in 2013 he took along his ideas and the cymbalsmiths in Turkey came up with some proto-types that really hit the spot.
So Rob is now proud to announce that the range is available to all!
The sizes are:
Hi-hats: 13″ and 14″
Crash: 16″ and 18″
Ride: 20″ and 22″
These sizes Rob felt best suited both a ‘live’ and studio situation, if you require another size then the Traditional range already exists that you can experiment with and try out.
The sound of the XT’s is very quick, sharp, cutting and they are a lightweight cymbal but still very clear and powerful!!
Try them out now at your nearest Bosphorus dealer…
A solo on his DW Collectors snare drum recorded at NAM Studio in Holt, UK. It shows Rob’s love towards drumming greats such as Buddy Rich, Jim Kilpatrick, Ian Paice and Joe Morello. Enjoy the clip and please feel free to write to Rob with any questions.
More new clips to follow!
Rob was around for the Frankfurt Musikmesse and performed on the Bosphorus stand throughout the week. He was there to promote his new XT Edition cymbal range that is available in the UK to order now. He met many of the European distributors and is talking with them about booking drum clinics around Europe to promote his new range.
The range consists of:
13″ and 14″ Hi hats, 16″ and 18″ Crash cymbals and 20″ and 22″ ride cymbals.
These sizes are highly use-able and attractive for the ‘live’ and session drummers out there, in other words extremely versatile. You can add them to your existing cymbal set up or use them as a complete set. They compliment the normal Traditionals perfectly and were designed by Rob to be fast and musical, they are real beauties!
* Here are some pics from the week at Musikmesse!
Rob Brian XT Edition cymbals!
Rob and Emrah Sipahi from Bosphorus.
Dave Phillips from Drum Workshop trying the XT Edition cymbals.
Rob, Emrah and Hasan Ozdemir
Mark from Trojan Music the UK distributor trying the XT’s.
Rob with the Bosphorus team!
Dave Phillips, Garrison and Rob on the DW stand!
Rob finds the Hardcase stand!
Dave from Hardcase trying Rob’s XT Editions.
Rob and Goran the Macedonian Bosphorus distributor.
The first customer to buy a 20″ XT Edition ride cymbal!!!!
Rob and Bosphorus have taken 2 years to work on a new range of cymbals to be added into the Traditional cymbal family. The XT Editions have larger bells and more contour to the shape of the cymbal. The larger bell helps the cymbal project with clarity and weight, yet retains a thin feel to play. They are ideal for many different styles of music ranging from jazz to rock. The range is available to order from dealers in the UK now and in other territories later this year.
Pics, posters and more to follow……Watch this space!
Rob was a guest on the Bosphorus cymbal stand at the amazing London Drum Show on Sunday the 9th of November.
He was on the stand to talk to people about the new ranges from Bosphorus and he played a 20 minute drum solo moving through many styles and techniques. The cymbals sounded fantastic and there will be some very exciting news coming next year concerning Rob and his cymbal endorsement!
Here is a short clip of that solo:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhnZiTMOtPw&feature=youtu.be
Here are a few pics from the show!
Phil Beazer, Matt Cowley and Rob shameless selfie!! LOL
Craig Bacon, Rob, Mark Law, Pete Cater, Phil Beazer.
Craig Fenney and Rob.
The recent Germany/Austria tour with David Rhodes was a real success and Rob enjoyed the experience very much.
Getting to work with David was a dream come true for Rob after he has followed his career for many years with Talk Talk, Japan, Peter Gabriel and now of course Kate Bush. The band had a ball playing each night and it would be great to see them perform again some time in the near future.
A clip of the guys playing ‘Empty My Head’ from their show at the Rockhouse in Salzburg.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAfDF9bicS8
Here are some snapshots from the tour….
This slideshow has no images set to it.Rob totally enjoyed his clinic at the UK NDF this year!
He was joined by the amazing Hammond organ/keyboard player John-paul Gard and they performed a 4 song set.
Each track highlighted a style and drummer that has influenced Robs drumming and creativity.
Check this link to watch Robs tribute to the late great Tony Williams, the track was written by JPG and is called ‘Smooth Williams’
(3 more clips to come!)
Rob is currently on tour with top guitarist David Rhodes on a short tour of Germany and Austria.
David had just finished a great run of shows with the wonderful Kate Bush in London, now the trio are hot footing it around Europe playing some high energy shows!
If you are around, go check them out!!
