Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung
About
Paiste Artist Since
April 2014
Nationality
Austria
Main Affiliations
Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung
Gerald Peter Project
Website
www.aaronthier.com
Setup
Cymbals listed from left to right
14" Signature Full Crash
14" RUDE Blast China
8" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Splash
22" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Ride
14" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Hi-Hat
19" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Crash
10" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Splash
18" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Crash
20" Masters Dark Ride
22" Formula 602 Modern Essentials China
16" Signature Full Crash
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Biography
Born: 7.10.1981 in Güssing Musical History: 1984 - as three-year-old boy already infected by the "drum-virus" 1996 - formation of the Pop/Rock band "Mesiac", formerly known as "Iris" 1997 - at 15 steady member of the local coverband "KIXX" 1998 - student at the University of Graz, department Jazzdrums - studiodrummer for the former Falco-producer Robert Ponger 2001 - winner of the band award "America is waiting" with Mesiac 2003 - "Chris der Berg" Frank Zappa Project 2004 - participation at the "Tribute to Falco" - first Promotion DVD "Drummer Performer", which was discussed in an article in the professional journal "Drums and Percussion" - performance at the "Life Ball" with Drumatical Theatre 2005 - production of the second Promotion DVD "Drum Acrobatic" - tour with Tamee Harrison - started to do drum shows and workshops in Austria and abroad 2006 - various studio productions amongst other with Gary Howard (Flying Pickets), Ewald Pfleger (Opus) member of the Ensemble "Studio Percussion" - tour with the drumtheater "Wumm" - formation of the Jazz/Fusion trio "TaucherWendtThier Trio" - band member of the band "Blockwerk" 2008 - "Taye Studio Maple" workshop tour 2010 - "Taye Studio Birch" workshop tour 2011 - band member of the band "PowerPipes" - also involved in the Progressive Rock/Metal Musical called "Circle of Illusion" 2013 - band member of the band "TOKYO" 2015 - band member of the band "Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung" 2016 - "The Gerald Peter Project" 2018 - formation of the Jazz/Fusion Quartet "CARA Quartett”
Setup Cymbals
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Details
Sizes: 20", 22", 24"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Full, rich, warm, strong, deep, silvery. Wide range, complex mix. Responsive, even feel. Warm sparkling stick sound over a wide, deep wash. Fairly quick, strong crash sound. Extremely dynamic and lively ride cymbal, suitable for numerous musical styles.
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Details
Sizes: 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Full, warm, brilliant, shimmering, deep. Fairly wide range, complex mix. Quick response, fairly soft feel. Rich, strong crash sound with open low end and shimmering highs. Very versatile, responsive crash cymbal suitable for numerous musical styles.
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Details
Sizes: 14", 15"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Rich, warm, lush, deep. Wide range, complex mix. Giving and responsive feel. Broad, warm open sound. Compact, lush chick sound. Extremely versatile hi-hat, perfectly suited for dynamic, articulated playing in a wide range of styles. “They are just chunky enough, but not overpowering. They are a little more chocolaty than the classic 602s”, describes Vinnie Colaiuta.
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Details
Sizes: 20", 22"
Volume: Soft
Weight: Light
Sound character: Dark, warm, smoky, breathy. Fairly wide range, complex mix. Soft feel with a quick response. Very well crashable. Controllable, peppery stick sound over a dark layered oriental, smoky wash. A ride cymbal that can easily be used in a small jazz club setting and flourish in other styles such as blues or country music.
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Details
Sizes: 18", 22"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Dark, warm, strong, exotic, sizzling, earthy. Wide range, slightly complex and dense mix. Fairly soft, responsive feel. Great for explosive, strong, dark accents. Complex, washy ride sound. A modern China cymbal with a wide spectrum for various musical applications. “The China is nearly smooth”, states Vinnie Colaiuta.
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Details
Sizes: 10", 8"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Light
Sound character: Warm, airy, snarling, silvery. Fairly wide range, complex mix. Soft feel with a very responsive, explosive splash sound. Low tuned effect cymbal for lively accents in moderate volume. Well suited for hand-playing. Vinnie Colaiuta explains: “They are sweet, they are these kind of punctuation marks in the background.”
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