About
Paiste Artist Since
October 2014
Nationality
France
Main Affiliations
The Super Soul Brothers
Kobé
Session Drummer
Website
www.olivierpelfigues.fr
„Everything is in a Paiste Cymbal; musicality, precision, warm, expressivity. Honestly, each time I hit my Paiste, I feel love inside and a magical touch.“
Setup
Cymbals listed from left to right
15" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Hi-Hat
19" Signature Dark Energy Crash Mark I
22" Masters Dark Crash Ride
17" Signature Dark Energy Crash Mark I
18" Alpha Medium Swiss Crash
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Biography
I studied the saxophone. I practice piano. I’m a composer. But the drums…I’m a drummer ! I play with many artists and bands as an independent, onstage and studio, in France and Europe. Miguel M, Mathieu Pesqué, Baptiste Braman, Pauline & Juliette, Kareen Antonn, Tom Principato (US), Paul Cox(UK), JC Harrison (CAN). I also had the pleasure to collaborate on stage or studio with Francis Cabrel, Boulevard des Airs, Staff , Fred Chapelier and open for ZZ Top, Bill Wyman, Michael Jones, Bernard Allison, Popa Chubby.
Setup Cymbals
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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: 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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Details
Sizes: 20", 22"
Volume: Soft
Weight: Light
Sound character: Dark, trashy, papery, low. Wide range, complex and moody mix. Soft and buttery feel with a very wobbly and vibrant response. Fairly defined stick sound over a dark and cloudy wash. Perfectly suited for quieter musical settings such as blues, jazz and acoustic styles. Very user-friendly for percussive use and classical mallet application.
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