FRANK`S "MANIC DEPRESSION"
Mitchell auditioned for Hendrix's band in October 1966, edging out drummer Aynsley Dunbar on the flip of a coin. His contribution to Hendrix's music is widely and deeply appreciated. In the studio, Hendrix would often record alone with Mitchell. On stage, the two fed off each other to exciting effect. Mitchell's ability to provide an inspiring rhythmic platform for the pre-eminent guitar groundbreaker of his day, stands alongside Ringo Starr's accomplishment of providing a vital, creative, but ultimately supportive role with the Beatles. Highly praised examples of his collaboration with Hendrix include the songs "Manic Depression", "Stepping Stone", "Little Miss Strange", "Fire", "Third Stone from the Sun", and Hendrix's signature "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)".
Mitchell came from a jazz background, and like many of his contemporaries in the London scene, was influenced by Elvin Jones, Max Roach, and Joe Morello.[5] He played in Hendrix's Experience trio from October 1966 to mid-1969, in the Woodstock band, (August 1969), and in the 1970 "Experience" version with Billy Cox on bass, known posthumously as the "Cry of Love band".
a "Wee Bit" about Mitch Mitchell ( borrowed from Wikipedia )
Mitchell auditioned for Hendrix's band in October 1966, edging out drummer Aynsley Dunbar on the flip of a coin. His contribution to Hendrix's music is widely and deeply appreciated. In the studio, Hendrix would often record alone with Mitchell. On stage, the two fed off each other to exciting effect. Mitchell's ability to provide an inspiring rhythmic platform for the pre-eminent guitar groundbreaker of his day, stands alongside Ringo Starr's accomplishment of providing a vital, creative, but ultimately supportive role with the Beatles. Highly praised examples of his collaboration with Hendrix include the songs "Manic Depression", "Stepping Stone", "Little Miss Strange", "Fire", "Third Stone from the Sun", and Hendrix's signature "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)".
Mitchell came from a jazz background, and like many of his contemporaries in the London scene, was influenced by Elvin Jones, Max Roach, and Joe Morello.[5] He played in Hendrix's Experience trio from October 1966 to mid-1969, in the Woodstock band, (August 1969), and in the 1970 "Experience" version with Billy Cox on bass, known posthumously as the "Cry of Love band".
Jazz fusion
is a lead style of playing distinguished by interplay with lead instruments
such as guitar or keyboards, and the blending of jazz and rock
drumming styles. Though the use of lead drums was not a new concept in jazz, it
was relatively unheard of in rock. Upon joining Hendrix in late 1966, it became
evident to Mitchell that the trio format of the band was similar to the
recently formed Cream, and that it would allow him to become more free
with his playing. Like a jazz drummer, Mitchell's playing not only provided a
rhythmic support for the music, but also a source of momentum and melody. He
made heavy use of snare rudiments, fast single and double stroke rolls, and jazz
triplet patterns, and shifted between both traditional and matched grips.
Examples of his style include the rudiment-heavy fills on "Hey Joe",
which help to carry the song through a series of increasingly intense climaxes.
"Manic Depression" is a 3/4 rock waltz
that finds Mitchell playing a driving Afro-Cuban inspired beat, which then
shifts to an explosion of triplets around the drumkit .
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