to sing along with him. It was epic and such a prayer was that I would be the instrument and
touching moment to be honored in this special that God would play me, and he did just that. I
way. Especially because I’m a huge fan of his was just the vessel.
and “O Come Let Us Adore Him.”
“Miraculum” is an epic instrumental medley
as well and have been since his early Saturday
inspired by the Tran Siberian Orchestra and
Night Live days. It was a great way to celebrate Lincoln was gracious enough to give me a two- Lincoln’s playing on it is ridiculous! When we
my birthday with my wife and children in the minute funky New Orleans style drum solo on play it live, it always brings the house down. I
audience to witness it. his ever-funky arrangement of “Jingle Bells.” I believe as we diligently practice and study our
played on every song and each arrangement craft we should be getting better and better
is a gem featuring nothing but real live drums. with each passing year, and I feel like what I
[WM] Can you tell us about the most recent
recording you’ve played on?
played on Lincoln’s album was one of my most
I honestly feel like this will be one of the best inspired performances of my life. Of course,
[Zoro] I just spent the last week in the studio Christmas albums ever because Lincoln is there’s a reason for this.
with Lincoln Brewster recording his new such a gifted guitar player, singer, songwriter, Christmas album that will come out this fall. We producer, arranger and engineer. We did an Lincoln pulls the best out of me because he
had an absolute blast making God honoring ultra-funky version of the Vince Guaraldi Trio’s believes in me, loves me, honors me, and
music together and laughing up a storm “Linus and Lucy,” the Charlie Brown Christmas cheers me on as a drum fan and friend. Our
because Lincoln has a great sense of humor theme that everyone knows. We also recorded confidence soars when we are around people
and we both love to clown around. My wife killer versions of “Joy to The World,” “The Little who believe in what we carry and celebrate us.
Renée and I prayed before each session and so Drummer Boy,” and “Angels We Have Heard Lincoln and I talked for years about how great
did Lincoln and I as well. So, I felt the anointing On High.” I love to play brushes and was able it would be to record together and live in the
of God on me through each and every note. My to play them on “I’ll Be Home for Christmas, same place, and now we do. All I know is God
LINCOLN BREWSTER ON WORKING WITH ZORO
“It’s not every day that you meet somebody like
Zoro. He is truly one of the most unique and
gifted people that I’ve ever had the pleasure
of calling a friend. It’s so rare to find someone
who is fun, godly, passionate, loyal, authentic,
funny, humble, encouraging of others and
loves the church…and at the same time is also
one of the best drummers on the planet!
I recently had the pleasure of recording Zoro
for an upcoming Christmas project and
once again was blown away by his level of
musicianship. He is truly world-class and has
a drum voice that is all his own. Not only was
I impacted by his playing but also just getting
to spend a few days with him in the studio.
Every day he showed up thankful and excited
and was consistently willing to do whatever
it took to get the best take. He would come
in and pray before every session that God‘s
hand would be on our work. I simply can’t say
enough great things about the guy. He’s the
real deal, a true legend!”
~ Lincoln Brewster
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August 2019
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