The Temps
About
Paiste Artist Since
October 2012
Nationality
Canada
Main Affiliation
The Temps
Other Affiliation
Justin Hewitt
Website
www.drumgroove.com
„I love the precision and musicality of my Paiste Signature Cymbals and the darkness on the PSTX line. Together they are a lethal combination.“
Setup
Cymbals listed from left to right
14" Signature Dark Crisp Hi-Hat
16" Signature Fast Crash
20" Masters Dark Crisp Ride
18" Signature Fast Crash
14" PST X Swiss Flanger Stack
Cymbals listed from left to right
16" Signature Thin China
16" PST X Swiss Thin Crash
18" PST X Swiss Thin Crash
12" PST X DJ's 45 Hats
12" PST X DJ's 45 Crash
Videos & Pics
Biography
Murray started playing the drums at age twelve and worked with bands in his hometown of Victoria, BC, Canada through his teens. He then headed off to the prestigious Percussion Institute of Technology in Hollywood, California. Upon graduating Murray returned to Canada where he played and recorded with Fine Tooth Combine, Camille Miller, Triple Sow Cow, Honey Loaf, Thin King, Mike Demers, Vince Vaccaro and Justin Hewitt. In 2000 Murray opened Groove Studios which quickly became Victoria’s biggest drum lesson studio. He is the author of five books on drum instruction – “Groove Evolution,” teaches 60 students per week, does clinics and master classes and plays 50 shows per year with his band The Temps. In 2010 Murray founded the Victoria Drum Fest which has become one of the longest standing drum festivals in North America.
Setup Cymbals
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Details
Sizes: 20", 22"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Dark, crisp, warm, rich, open. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Very responsive feel, quick attack. A nice and crispy stick sound supported by a strong, open and dark shimmering wash. Perfect control. Well suited for all styles of music that require great dynamics and full-bodied ride sound.
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Details
Sizes: 12"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Warm, defined with strong presence. Fairly narrow range, complex mix. Balanced feel, very responsive. Distinct, dry stick sound. Muted, trashy, hissing open sound. Crisp, dry, clapping chick. Lively, dynamic hi-hat that also works well as an auxiliary hi-hat.
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Details
Sizes: 14"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Light
Sound character: Earthy, warm, dry, washy. Fairly narrow range, complex mix. Soft, giving and responsive feel. Depending on how aggressively you tighten the pair, they offer a range from dry, trashy hi-hat sounds to shattering, noisy-washy crash effects.
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