Independent
About
Paiste Artist Since
July 2024
Nationality
United Kingdom
Main Affiliations
Independent
Educator
Website
www.siemydi.com
„To me Paiste cymbals represent a temple that gives you peace of mind to create art.“
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Biography
Siemy is a London (UK) based drummer, percussionist and composer. His fascination with rhythm shaped his musical education as he journeyed through the roots of jazz, Latin, rock and African music. To broaden his cultural depth and musical knowledge, Siemy studied Western Classical Music and most recently Carnatic rhythm under the guidance of the mridangam maestro M Balachandar. These influences were fused together to create a diverse and unique sound to complement Siemy’s signature 4-way coordination and independence techniques showcased through his masterclasses at Drum Channel and Drumeo and most recently captured in his new book by Hudson Music ‘’Creative Exploration of the Left Foot’’. Fascinated by different art forms, particularly dance and theatre, Siemy composed music for the Royal Court Theatre, London (UK), where he refined his skills and developed a new passion which would soon inspire one of Siemy’s most ambitious creative projects as an artistic director for his new music/dance/theatre production, Prâna-Max Roach. The concept is an original blend of Indian, African and American Jazz rhythms that tells a fictitious story of the legendary jazz drummer Max Roach embarking on a journey to discover the origin of rhythm and drum. To create this rich musical and theatrical experience, Siemy collaborated with a range of dance companies and musicians and used his influence of Carnatic rhythms to bring everything together for a cultural plethora of sounds and stories from across the world. Siemy is no stranger on stage and has performed with the likes of Roy Ayers, David Bowie, Mofro, S Club 7, Jimmy Somerville, Zucchero and Emma Bunton (Baby Spice/Spice Girls). He was invited to join the infamous African Jazz All-Stars and Master Drummers of Africa which gave him exposure to some of Africa’s most beloved talent which cemented his name amongst the greats. If Siemy had one message for the up-and-coming musicians of today, it would be to keep rhythmically open-minded and never stop exploring, sharing and immersing oneself in the many beautiful cultures from around the world.
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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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Sizes: 20", 22"
Volume: Soft
Weight: Light
Sound character: Dark, warm, smoky, breathy. Fairly wide range, complex mix. Soft feel with a quick response. Very well crashable. Controllable, peppery stick sound over a dark layered oriental, smoky wash. A ride cymbal that can easily be used in a small jazz club setting and flourish in other styles such as blues or country music.
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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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