Discovering Rage Against the Machine for the First Time: A Drummer's Perspective

Jess Bowen is the drummer of the band The Somerset and has played with other artists like Jax lights, 303, and Alice Glass.

Jess Bowen loves playing drums in genres like metal and anything with breakdowns and double bass.

Jess enjoys the format of drummers listening to songs they haven't heard before and playing along with their own interpretation.

She experiences a mix of nervousness and excitement before playing 'Bulls on Parade' by Rage Against the Machine.

Jess follows the guitar parts and tries to add accents and dynamics to her drumming.

Who is Jess Bowen?

—Jess Bowen is the drummer of the band The Somerset and has played with other artists like Jax lights, 303, and Alice Glass.

What genres of music does Jess enjoy playing drums in?

—Jess loves playing drums in genres like metal and anything with breakdowns and double bass.

What does Jess think about the format of drummers listening to songs they haven't heard before?

—Jess enjoys the format and finds it exciting to play along with her own interpretation.

How does Jess feel before playing 'Bulls on Parade' by Rage Against the Machine?

—Jess feels a mix of nervousness and excitement before playing the song.

How does Jess approach playing 'Bulls on Parade' on the drums?

—Jess follows the guitar parts and adds accents and dynamics to her drumming.

00:07Jess Bowen, drummer of The Somerset, listens to 'Bulls on Parade' by Rage Against the Machine for the first time.

00:36Jess expresses her excitement and nerves before playing along with the song.

01:13She shares her admiration for the format of drummers listening to songs they haven't heard before and playing along with their own interpretation.

02:39Jess reveals that she has never heard 'Bulls on Parade' before and finds it mind-blowing.

03:49She starts playing the drums and tries to follow the guitar parts, adding her own accents and dynamics.

05:54Jess acknowledges that her version may not be perfect, but she enjoys playing the song in her own style.

08:44She listens to the original song with drums and admits that she made it more complicated than it actually is.

10:59Jess reflects on her experience and feels proud of her one-take performance.