Basement Saints
About
„Like everyone else, I have played and tested many different cymbals, but no brand inspires me like Paiste. I don't know how they do it, but one stroke on a new cymbal and my head explodes with ideas. I just got new Formula 602's and it's insane how smooth they cut through the sound without being too loud and leave more space to the guitars and vocals.“
Setup
Cymbals listed from left to right
15" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Hi-Hat
19" Formula 602 Classic Thin Crash
20" Formula 602 Classic Thin Crash
22" Masters Dark Ride
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Biography
Simon Moll, most often known simply as “Molly”, is a drummer from Switzerland who grew up surrounded by the sounds of his father’s vinyl collection, featuring Led Zeppelin, Queen, Mike Oldfield, ZZ Top and The Offspring. This broad mix of classic rock and punk influences laid the foundation for his energetic and dynamic drumming style. He picked up the drums at the age of 16 and soon joined his first bands. One exploring punk rock, the other diving into fusion jazz. Not long after, he was immersed in blues and indie rock, eager to play every live show he could. It didn’t take long until the local scene took notice. He joined the Swiss indie rock band Rag Dolls and began playing shows across Europe. Over the years, he’s performed in multiple countries, sharing stages with a wide range of acts. Alongside his work as a performer, Molly has many years of experience as a drum teacher, giving lessons to children, teens, and adults and runs drum and percussion ensembles. Molly currently plays drums for Basement Saints, a power trio known for their 70s-inspired blues rock sound, rich with guitar riffs and Hammond organ. The band has released several albums and toured across Europe, steadily building a growing fanbase. Besides touring, he spends a lot of time recording and producing in the band’s own studio space. Their most recent record Down South was tracked and mixed entirely by the band. With their timeless tone and character, Paiste Cymbals are the perfect match for Molly’s style and the band’s vintage-inspired sound.
Setup Cymbals
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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, 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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Details
Sizes: 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Light
Sound character: Silvery, breathy, transparent. Fairly wide range, slightly complex and dense mix. Soft shimmering and velvety feel. A light crash cymbal with a definite retro character suited for many styles in that music genre.
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