G.E.M.
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Setup
Cymbals listed from left to right
18" Signature Dark Energy Crash Mark I
14" PST X Swiss Flanger Stack
15" Signature Dark Energy Hats Mark I
19" Signature Dark Energy Crash Mark I
12" PST X DJ's 45 Crash
8" Signature Dark Energy Splash Mark I
14" 900 Series China
10" PST X Swiss Splash
16" 900 Series China
18" PST X Swiss Thin Crash
Biography
Padget “Fresh Kid” Nanton III is an American Drummer/Producer best known for his innovative approach to music. Born and raised in Jacksonville Fl, Fresh Kid began to display uncanny rhythmic ability at 6 months (to his mother’s testament). Utilizing whatever was around, from pots and pans to junior kits to full size, Nanton developed his ability further and began sitting in at various churches, clubs and recording sessions locally. His skills were cultivated even further through encouragement and invitation by the likes of Kirk Franklin, Kim Burrell, Donnie McClurkin & Yolanda Adams to name a few. Through hard work and years of focus on his craft, Padget would win many competitions and awards, all while cutting his teeth touring some of the most well known rock and pop circuits. As momentum built, Nanton would garner international attention as well. In April 2017, Fresh Kid was hand selected by Chinese superstar G.E.M.鄧紫棋 to join her on her world tour ‘Queen of Hearts’. G.E.M. enjoyed Fresh Kid’s musical leadership and interaction so much to the point that she added a “drum-off” segment as a permanent fixture in the show. In 2019 Fresh Kid would receive another call to the stage from legendary entertainers Bobby Brown(‘My Prerogative’) and Bell Biv Devoe(‘Poison’) to perform with RBRM for Billboard Live. This was followed by a call from sensational pop diva Coco Lee(Mulan’s ‘Reflection’, ‘Before I Fall In Love’) to join her on her “You and I World Tour”. Fresh Kid is currently slated to resume touring with select acts in 2021, as well as producing and working on original music with his band Vigilant, and label artists. Some Artists/Clients worked with: David Mann, Shirley Caesar, Vans Shoe Co., Khalil Fong, Gin Lee, Aga, Lexi Liu, Tia Ray, William Chan, JW, Diana Wong, Pakho Chau, Jun Kung, Kevin Kwan, Disney, Fiona Sit, Kay Tse, Stephanie Ho, The Venetian
Setup Cymbals
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Details
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: 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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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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Sizes: 10", 8"
Volume: Soft
Weight: Light
Sound character: Full, wet with a brittle, trashy side. Fairly wide range, complex mix. Soft and very responsive, giving feel with a short, exploding sparkly splash character. Very well suited for dynamic effect accents in many musical styles. Also, well suited for hand playing in percussive set-ups.
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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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