Independent
About
Paiste Artist Since
September 1994
Nationality
Argentina
Main Affiliation
Independent
Website
www.andreaalvarez.com
Setup
Cymbals listed from left to right
15" 2002 Sound Edge Hi-Hat
18" 2002 Crash
22" 2002 Ride
19" 2002 Crash
20" Signature Traditionals Medium Light Swish
(discontinued)
Cymbals listed from left to right
14" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Hi-Hat
16" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Crash
20" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Ride
Videos & Pics
Biography
Drummer, singer and composer with a prominent career both as a solo artist and alongside the most important names in both argentinian and international popular music (Soda Stereo, Divididos, Charly Garcìa, Attaque 77, Los Rodríguez, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, among many others). As a solo artist, she has released 4 records: Andrea Alvarez (2001), Dormís? (2006), Doble A (2008, produced by Jim Diamond) and Y lo dejamos venir (2015 and nominated for «Best rock album» for the Latin Grammys 2016). Her work was recognise with an award as the «Best female rock artist of the decade» form the Konex Foundation, wich is one of the most prestigious in Argentina. She was the first artist to create a quality audiovisual record of her work at the studio (Doble A en vivo en Estutio ION) that was distributed online with free access. She also runs her own website, where she blogs constantly, and complements her work as a drum teacher releasing online demostration videos, as the ones made with the bass player Lonnie Hillyer (Lonnie’s Hillyer grooves). Andrea also promotes drumming and the diffusion of emergent music as the argentinian embassador for the «Hit Like a Girl» (international contest for female drummers) and as a jury in the argentinian contest TV show «Rock del país». Currently she’s part of the permanent band of the famous actress and singer Natalia Oreiro and she´s working in her EP, in which she presents 4 new songs and their videos.
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: 13", 14", 15", 17"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Medium bright, full, warm, brilliant. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Fast, responsive feel. Full, bright, energetic open sound. Sharp, full chick sound. The original, once patented, wavy bottom hi-hat design. The 17" version adds extraordinary boost, low end and crisp projection.
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