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United States
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Independent
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Instructor of Drum Studies - South Plains College
„Paiste cymbals have a distinct sound that is musical, magical, and inviting. They are unsurpassed in quality and consistency.“
Setup
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15" Giant Beat Hi-Hat
20" Giant Beat «Multifunction»
22" Giant Beat «Multifunction»
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13" Signature Dark Crisp Hi-Hat
17" Signature Fast Crash
22" Signature Full Ride
19" Signature Dark Energy Crash Mark I
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14" Signature Dark Energy Hats Mark I
18" Signature Dark Energy Crash Mark I
21" Signature Dark Energy Light Dark Ride Mark I
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Biography
Brian V. Tate is a versatile musician, known for his exceptional skills as a drummer/percussionist and vocalist. Based in Lubbock, Texas, Brian has been an integral part of the local music scene since 2000, collaborating with numerous artists and leaving an indelible mark on the West Texas music landscape. From 2008 to 2022, Brian served as a faculty member of the South Plains College Commercial Music Program, where he imparted his expertise in drum set performance and led various musical ensembles. His dedication to education has helped shape aspiring musicians for over a decade. Brian's passion for performance remains undiminished. He is a dynamic presence in multiple musical groups, showcasing his diverse talents across different genres. Whether laying down the rhythm for classic rock hits with GroundFloor and the Darren Welch Group, exploring jazz standards with the Keegan Peck Quartet, or infusing funk, pop, and New Orleans flair with UPLIFT!, Brian's artistry knows no bounds. Brian holds a Bachelor's degree in Music from Texas Tech University, a testament to his dedication to his craft and his commitment to musical excellence. Beyond his musical pursuits, Brian finds joy and fulfillment in his family life, residing in Lubbock with his wife, Faith, and their five sons.
Setup Cymbals
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Sizes: 18", 19", 20", 22", 24", 26"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Deep, dark, rich, brilliant, warm. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Even, balanced, very responsive feel. Pearly, wooden ping over a wide, deep, full wash. Big, swelling crash sound. Strong, articulate embedded bell. An ultimate classic sound, developed in 1967 during one of popular music's most revolutionary eras.
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Sizes: 16", 17", 18", 19"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Light
Sound character: Dark body, full frequency spectrum, brilliant highs. Very wide range, complex, pleasing musical mix. Immediate, sensitive response, strong attack, controllable spread, even, layered fade. This crash combines silky, soft qualities with energy and projection for an incredibly versatile application range. Also extremely well suited as suspended cymbals and for mallet rolls.
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Sizes: 14", 15", 16"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Mellow, warm, yet brilliant with a hissing shimmer. Medium range and fairly clean mix. Warm, light and woody open sound, paired with a well defined, soft chick-sound. A very classic hi-hat for multi-purpose application in different musical genres.
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Sizes: 14", 15"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Full, rich, energetic with a definite dark side. Crunchy, with a meaty bite. Very wide range, very complex mix. Extremely balanced, very responsive feel. Full dark, rich, shimmering, biting open/closed sound. Beautiful, fat, meaty, crisp, cutting chick sound. Fast, responsive, articulate with excellent feel and playability. An immensely versatile hi-hat that combines finesse and articulation with raw energy and cutting power.
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