Zildjian LIVE! - Ash Soan

Zildjian LIVE! Season 2, Episode 6: Ash Soan
"Wait a Minute" - written by Robert Sput Searight
Lyrics by: Louis Cato
Performed by: Ash Soan and Ghost-Note
Featuring: Nathan Myers on vocals

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Zildjian LIVE Season 2 represents the energy and passion that’s generated when you bring together artists from around the world for a true Zildjian Family Experience!

Season 2 is hosted by Aaron Spears, musically directed by Robert “Sput” Searight and features the band Ghost-Note!

Ash's Cymbal Setup:
14” A New Beat HiHats
18” Kerope w/12” FX Spiral on top
22” K Constantinople Renaissance Ride

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Zildjian LIVE! Season 2 Schedule:
Episode 1: Matt Greiner – April
Episode 2: Sarah Thawer – May
Episode 3: Marcus Gilmore – June
Episode 4: JD Beck – July
Episode 5: Stanton Moore – August
Episode 6: Ash Soan – September
Episode 7: Gergo Borlai – October
Episode 8: Dennis Chambers- November

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Ghost-Note Band:
Robert Sput Searight - music director/keyboards
Nathaniel Werth- percussion
Dywane “MonoNeon” Thomas Jr. - bass
Sylvester Onyejiaka – baritone sax, flute
Jonathan Mones – alto sax, flute
Mike Jelani Brooks – tenor saxophone, flute
Xavier Taplin – keyboards
Peter Knudsen – guitar
Mike Clowes - guitar

Featuring Guest Vocalist: Nathan Myers

Audio Engineers:
Kevin Majorino
Tyler Shields

Sphere Audio Assistants:
Matt Cerritos
Xavier Stephenson
Daniel Morris

Audio Mixer:
Ben Burget at 206 Studios

Audio Mastering:
Dave Donnelly at DNA Mastering

Videographers:
Trevor Bowman
Scott Quade
Dean Fisher
Evan Chapman
Kevin Eikenberg
Taylor Davis
Mark Wessels

Photographers:
Ian Grom

Special thanks to:
Sphere Studios and Mackenzie Coats
Livemix for providing the monitoring system
Earthworks for providing the microphones

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FOLLOW ZILDJIAN:

[AspireAndInspire]

I like the idea that someone in the audience was just so moved by the music that they whipped out a mic and just started wailing

[salim]

"you did a fill, with no fill" so damn truee

[metashrew]

That editing in the beginning was great. The way the room filled up while he was the only thing at regular speed in the frame.

[Descriptor_]

As hard as every other drummer has gone in this series, nobody has played to the song like Ash. He’s capable of impressing you with his chops, and he chose not to. That’s badass.

[mogglie]

0:34 it’s genius to let the scramble-thingy-cymbal sizzle in that space rather than playing a mega Such a statement about minimalism to start of the song. It’s like “hello Zildjans, space is also music, Imma sho ya, ” Then he goes on to do a silent drum solo when it’s his time to shine, 4:26, using 10 note for two bars. Amazing and brave choices of fills for a zildjan performance. Well done Ash, well done.
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6:06...

[mule]

Ash Soan brings more pocket than a store full of cargo shorts. Simply incredible.

[oner]

Award for notes 'not' played. This guy is a SPACE connoisseur

[threehotdogs]

Love that Ash Soan just looks like he's having the time of his life up there

[mattkaminsky]

Zildjian live is one of the best series showcasing the best drummers of the day and age... I return to these videos often, but find them extra precious now because they had the best host ever. RIP Aaron Spears!

[markmann]

that sax solo deserves some more love too

[Laterprater]

That so minimal but perfect drum fill around 4:23 just

[sandiledube]

Dude, Ash's sound is the definition of "less is more." I can't imagine it sounding any better than this.

[MartijnvanGene]

Really redefining the concept of "less is more"! THAT FILL WAS AMAZING

[tonylancer]

This song has some serious Earth, Wind and Fire with Stevie Wonder vibes, something funky from the cool '70s. And that empty fill at 4:28 so much tension and release in that. Ash Soan is a drummer for the ages, groove on him is unlimited honestly.

[edwardrummer]

The audacity of that fill, ash leaving space for the rest of us to catch up !

[lennykibet]

I always come back to this video for that fill with no fill.🔥🔥🔥

[lateralus]

I love that people are reacting to Ash’s use of space in his fills. It makes that shit much funkier. It’s such a nice change of pace from guys and gals filling up every single space of every single bar.

[brandonennsmusic]

This is the definition of serving the song. LESS IS MORE!!! That fill near the end was absolutely amazing even though it was one of the most simple fills. Just goes to show how important being in the pocket and having great feel is.

[yawmbox]

What a class, what a style, what a personality... "You did a fill, with no fill..." A giant 😁💪💪💪👏👏👏

[chillin_abner]

“Wait a minute” I can already tel this gonna be fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥