The Story Behind Writing Toto's Tamboo Album

⭐️The Tamboo album by Toto was written in 1995 and recorded at Mike Picaro's Studio. Drummer Simon Phillips played a key role in the creation of the album.

🎶The drum pattern on the album was unique and deviated from standard drum grooves, giving the songs a distinct Peter Gabriel-like feel.

🎧The drum groove in the song 'Tom' required specific dynamics on the bass drum, played at different volumes to create the desired effect.

🥁Phillips used a specific tuning for the TomTom drums to match the key and melody of the song, creating a cohesive sound.

🎵In some songs, Phillips temporarily removes the snare drum to create a unique texture and switches it back on for different sections.

When was Toto's Tamboo album recorded?

—The Tamboo album by Toto was recorded in 1995.

Who played a key role in creating the Tamboo album?

—Drummer Simon Phillips played a key role in the creation of Toto's Tamboo album.

What was unique about the drum pattern on the Tamboo album?

—The drum pattern on the Tamboo album deviated from standard drum grooves, giving the songs a distinct Peter Gabriel-like feel.

What technique did Phillips use for the drum groove in the song 'Tom'?

—Phillips used specific dynamics on the bass drum, playing it at different volumes to create the desired effect in the song 'Tom'.

Did Phillips remove the snare drum in any of the songs?

—Yes, Phillips temporarily removes the snare drum in some songs to create a unique texture and switches it back on for different sections.

00:19The Tamboo album by Toto was recorded in 1995 at Mike Picaro's Studio.

00:29Drummer Simon Phillips played a key role in the creation of the album and contributed to the unique drum pattern.

02:35The drum groove in the song 'Tom' required specific dynamics on the bass drum, played at different volumes to create the desired effect.

03:52Phillips demonstrates the importance of playing the drum groove with smooth and even dynamics, avoiding monotony.

05:18Phillips discusses the use of dynamics on the bass drum and highlights the importance of tonal consistency.

05:51Phillips showcases the difference between playing the drum groove with and without the snare drum, emphasizing the impact of snare placement.

07:19Phillips further explains the importance of dynamics and tonal consistency in playing the drum groove.

09:02Phillips emphasizes the role of smooth and consistent dynamics in capturing the essence of the song.

10:24Phillips invites viewers to explore his other videos for more performances and breakdowns of different drum grooves.