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Helge Nyheim is a high profile drummer based in Bergen Norway Started playing drums for more than thirty years ago when he received his first drum kit. At age 14 he started his first band and turned pro when he was 22 years old. In 1987 he recorded his first solo material on a 7" vinyl as Helge Nyheim Project along with the great Per Jørgensen (Jøkleba). In 1988 Helge moved to Oslo and played performed with Novaja and Katho. Since then Helge has worked with a long line of known artists in various styles and wide rang of genres. Work Including studio recordings, tours for artist like: Egil Eldøen, Mads Eriksen, Kenneth Sivertsen, Kim Fairchild, Trine Rein, Frode Alnæs, Tor Endresen, Ove Thue, Lollipop, Rune Hauge, Anne Hvidsten, Jens Falck (Denmark), Mike Gallaher (USA) Jim Gordon (Ireland), Doug Morter (England), Jerry Donahue (USA), Barry Mcguire (USA), Todd Smallwood (USA), Belva Haney (USA), Steve Morgan (Scottland), Brendan McKinney (USA), Ian Ritchie (England), Peter Straker (England), Maesa Pullman (USA) Recordings: Nyheim, Oldervik, Skage – Til livsens tre (1992) Clive Scott – In a jazzy mood (1993) Animal Farm – Animal Farm (1994) Roadrunners – Arriba (1996) Sturle Andersen – Fra mitt vindu (1997) Alltid no’ godt fra Bergen –Collection of pop&rock from the last 25 years in Bergen(1999) Bergen Roots History – Collection of country blues 1969-1999 with Bergen artists (1999) Steve Morgan – Heaven help me (2001) Daniel B – Daniel B (2003) Steve Morgan – Shadow dancing (2003) Brendan McKinney – Right were I came in (2003) Bengt Sundsbø - Ett lag for oss - Brann football team supporter song (2004) Jim Gordon – Scenic tours in the darkness (2004) Brendan mcKinney – My dads car (2006) Per Ivar Gullanger - Magic Love (2006) Norwegian Wood - Music for China - Compilation Album (2008) Anne Hvidsten – The bubble burst (2009) Helge Nyheim - The ride back home (2010) Sturle Andersen - Bare en sommer single (2010) Brendan McKinney - Best they can (2010) Fritz James Moritz and the beautiful friendship - Love is the answer,aim for it,always forever (2011) Bjørn Inge Berge - Rusletur bak tid og rom (2011) Kjell Madsen - Distanse (2011) Per Ellingsen - We`ll fly (2011) Per Ivar Gullanger - Frå sjela (2011) Dagdriverene - Hem te Bergen (2013 ) Julian Misic - Maestro (2018) GSN - Gjersvik Seim Nyheim (2018) Brendan McKinney - Someone else`s blues (2019)
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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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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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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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