About
„The Paiste sound has always been with me. Becoming a part of this family feels like a dream realized. My cymbals are the most versatile, solid, and musical instruments I've ever played. Their sound is not only incredible on stage but also stands out beautifully in the recording studio.“
Setup
Cymbals listed from left to right
15" Signature Dark Energy Hats Mark I
20" 2002 Power Crash
24" 2002 Ride
19" 2002 Power Crash
Cymbals listed from left to right
14" Masters Dark Hi-Hat (Bottom)
14" Signature Traditionals Medium Light Hi-Hat (Top)
20" Masters Mellow Ride "Blue Bird"
22" Signature Dark Energy Ride Mark II
19" Signature Dark Energy Crash Mark I
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Biography
Open to all influences, Guillaume moves freely between rock and african music. As a drummer, percussionist, and composer, he is a musician with experience on international stages and in studios (Rozedale, Aziz Sahmaoui & University of Gnawa, Grand Media Blackout, Lansiné Diabaté, Jidé Hoareau, Faïka, Chimenea...). Guillaume is also an accomplished educator! He teaches at the MUSIC ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL in Nancy (France), leads masterclasses, and has published various methods: "Afropulsation" "Entre Tradition & Systemes, rythmes d’Afrique de l’Ouest adaptés à la batterie" and "Triplet Control for the Snare Drum". In 2023, he founded the "Hacang Percussions" company.
Setup Cymbals
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Details
Sizes: 20", 21", 22"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: A fusion of darkness, energy, projection and brilliance. Very wide range, complex, musical mix. Responsive feel, extremely controllable. Woody, silvery, spanky ping over crunchy, thriving wash. Extremely versatile, flexible ride for wide ranging application in modern blended music styles. Mark II: Tends to be a bit livelier and brighter. This manifests itself in the overall sound character and in particular in the bell and ping sound. Mark II also has a bit more volume potential due to its more open character.
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Details
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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Details
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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Details
Sizes: 20"
Volume: Soft
Weight: Light
Sound character: Soft, warm, sweet, airy. Medium range, fairly complex mix. Fine, buttery feel. Silky, silvery ping over warm, mellow wash. Musical, gracious bell. Easily transcends Jazz and finds broad musical application wherever refined articulation and cultured style are required.
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