pursue endless excellence. So, with our music with almost every gig
and when I lead worship I am only responding I play, especially with
to the music in the moment and trying to glorify Local Sound. I use a
Him with my craft, no matter the genre. If you Roland SPD-SX and
see a show live, you will notice I am doing triggers running to my
something different every night and that is a acoustic snare, acoustic
response to the spirit and the moment at that kick, as well as drum pad
given time! I just think it is okay and important on my side, and an electronic
to know that you can present more than the kick pedal. This is so important
basics in Church. because you are able to take the
iconic sounds from the record and
[WM] Speaking of learning and education, do play them with a live feel and layer them
you still teach privately, and if so how does that on top of your real drums. This allows you
work? to change things up live while also capturing the
essence of the originally drum part. I would love
[Garrett] Yes, I do. I mostly teach in the spare
to share more about this if anyone is interested.
time off the road, via Skype and this app called
MeetHook (visit GarrettPTyler.com for more [WM] In the Hotel Sessions video for
info). “Shepherd” in addition to the lovely string trio,
you’re playing keyboard bass. What other
[WM] It’s kind of funny, but one of the
instruments do you play?
I love that guy! So, this kit is a dream.
Unfortunately, it isn’t on the road with me for
this tour because we are all sharing a kit. But, I
take it out a ton if the gig needs that huge warm
sound. This kit belonged to Bryson Nelson
from Nelson Drum Shop in Nashville. It was his
personal kit, but he was needing to sell it so
I snatched it up. In fact, it was Paul Mabury’s
favorite kit to play and record. He used it a ton
in the studio on records, and for some of the
comments I made in the Local Sound interview
I did with Jared in this issue was that you guys [Garrett] So, I play drums, all percussion
kind of remind me of LANY with a purpose. (mallet, orchestral, world, etc.), piano, keys,
Seeing your LANY cover confirmed that they and I sing BGVs. Wanting to learn bass and
are at least on your radar. Can you tell us about guitar next!
I Want That Sound samples. It definitely has
some history!
[WM] You have a number of endorsements,
including Shy Baffles. Those look awesome,
your approach for combining digital sounds
with an analog kit?
[Garrett] Jon is amazing.
[WM] Jon at WorshipDrummer.com was kind
enough to let us use the Drum Gear Run Down
[Garrett] Wow, this is great. The LANY you did. I was a huge Beatles fan as a kid, so
guys are actually friends! Jake, the drummer your vintage Ludwig set completely blew me
is a fellow Arkansan and dear friend. As far away – wow! Can you tell us the story behind
as merging digital sounds and the acoustic that kit, and did you take it on the road with you
drums, it is fascinating and something I do for the Heaven tour?
how did you find out about them?
[Garrett] Shy Baffles are amazing and
are blowing up. William and his team are
really changing the game because they are
lightweight, sleek, and block enough bleed-age
without choking the tone of the drums. Live
performances need live drums and these give
the engineers the control they need while still
allowing the drummer to feel connected and a
part of the stage. (I hate big drum shields!! LOL)
[WM] Thanks again for your time – is there
anything else you’d like to add?
“Dumb Stuff” // LANY Drum Cover
“Shepherd” // Local Sound Hotel Sessions
[Garrett] It has been an absolute pleasure
and I just encourage everyone to work hard
and stay true to themselves and your craft. At
the end of the day what you do doesn’t make
you who you are. So, value the relationships
you make and it will make music and life way
more fun!
Garrett P. Tyler Drum Gear Run Down //
WorshipDrummer.com
Garrett’s Shy Baffles Video
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