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Chris Barkensjoe

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Chris Barkensjoe

About

Paiste Artist Since
February 2013

Nationality
Sweden

Main Affiliations
Lik
Witchery

Follow Artist

„Getting to be a part of the Paiste family is easily one of the highlights in my life so far.“

Setup

Cymbals listed from left to right

18" 2002 Extreme Crash
19" 2002 Extreme Crash
20" Signature Dry Heavy Ride (discontinued)
19" 2002 Wild China
15" 2002 Sound Edge Hi-Hat
14" Signature Sound Edge Hi-Hat
12" Signature Splash
8" 2002 Accent Cymbal
8" Alpha Splash (discontinued)

Videos & Pics

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Biography

Started playing drums at the age of 8. My love for music and especially metal has given me so much over the years. And it´s my greatest passion in life playing drums still to this day. Touring and recording is a way of life I wouldn't trade for anything. With iconic players such as Bonham, Eric Carr and Dave Lombardo as inspiration, I turned to Paiste early on because I wanted to sound like my heroes. I´ve never looked anywhere else since. It´s a simple choice. Paiste for life.

Setup Cymbals

2002 Giga Bell Ride "Psychoctopus"
  • Details

    Sizes: 18"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Heavy

    Sound character: Very bright, glassy, slightly dry, cutting, metallic. Fairly narrow range, clean mix. Somewhat heavy, but controllable feel. Clear, glassy ping over bell-like wash. Extremely cutting, loud bell with dark undertone. Extraordinary ride, suited particularly for defined playing on the bell in various musical styles. Developed in co-operation with Brazilian's Top Heavy Metal drummer Aquiles Priester.

  • Sounds

RUDE Thin Crash

RUDE Crash/Ride

2002 Extreme Crash
  • Details

    Sizes: 18", 19", 20"
    Volume: Loud
    Weight: Heavy

    Sound character: Bright, warm, full, powerful. Medium wide range, clean mix. Heavy feel. Cutting, explosive attack. Strong, full, clear crash sound with even fade. An extremely powerful, sturdy cymbal for high volume playing.

  • Sounds

Signature Sound Edge Hi-Hat
  • Details

    Sizes: 14"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Medium

    Sound character: Bright, full, warm, brilliant. Wide range, balanced, focused mix. Responsive feel. Bright, aggressive open sound. Sharp, cutting chick sound. Excellent for articulate playing.

  • Sounds

2002 Sound Edge Hi-Hat

RUDE Splash
  • Details

    Sizes: 10"
    Volume: Loud
    Weight: Heavy

    Sound character: Bright, full, high pitched, energetic. Wide range, complex mix. Strong feel, explosive, strong splash with quick response. A pair of these would make an excellent mini hi-hat.

  • Sounds

Signature Splash

2002 Wild China
  • Details

    Sizes: 19"
    Volume: Loud
    Weight: Medium

    Sound character: Wild, roaring, dark, trashy, shimmering. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Responsive feel. Aggressive, widespread, shattering attack with an oriental, acidic decay. Perfectly suited for all types of extreme musical styles that require a sturdy, almost uncontrollable China.

  • Sounds

2002 Accent Cymbal
  • Details

    Sizes: 4", 6", 8"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Heavy

    Sound character: Bright, brilliant, warm. Narrow range, clean mix. Very responsive feel. Slightly shattering, explosive attack with warm, mellow bell-like fade. Features an exotic feeling, very dominant center tone with soft, swirling over- and undertones. Available individually, as pairs with straps, or strung up pairs. Could also be used as very unusual mini hats or mounted upside down over a ride bell.

  • Sounds