Count Me In, is an exciting new movie that celebrates the deep passion of drumming; uncovering the joy and exhilaration of a life dedicated to driving the beat.
The film takes viewers on a journey with some of greatest, most respected players and personalities from the world of drumming. It explores their beginnings, influences and inspirations though conversation, concert footage, original content and concludes with a thrilling drum off. Count Me In beautifully communicates the energy, art and skill of the drummers who have shaped some of the most iconic music of the 20th and 21st centuries.
The men and women featured in Count Me In, come from a diverse range of backgrounds, including legendary players Roger Taylor, Stewart Copeland, Taylor Hawkins, Nick Mason, Chad Smith and Cindy Blackman Santana, who are joined by rising stars Emily Dolan Davies, Jess Bowen and Ben Thatcher. Included in the film are tributes to the vision, creativity and impact of drumming pioneers such as Ringo Starr, Charlie Watts, Keith Moon, John Bonham and Ginger Baker.
Directed by Mark Lo, who’s filmography includes The Railway Man and Belle, this movie shares the love and passion that takes drummers from banging on pots and pans as kids to playing on the world’s biggest stages. Talking about the film, Lo said: ‘I am very excited to be able to share the journey we took with these amazing players; celebrating the passion and joy of playing and communicating through drums.’
Producer John Giwa-Amu said, ‘Count Me In’s a film that brings some of the most talented musicians in the world together to create some genuine moments of magic.’
Drummers and non-drummers alike will enjoy the simple love of music that lies at the very core of Count Me In. ‘Easily one of the best docs I’ve seen in a very long time ~ HIGHLY recommend.’ Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
Count Me In is available now on Netflix.
Being slightly thinner than a 7A in the grip, with added length and a medium taper for a smooth response and impeccable balance, this stick is great for sitting right in the pocket. Crafted with made-in-the-USA hickory wood, the Nate Smith Signature Series sticks offer a strong tried and true composition. The rounded barrel tip allows for articulation at any angle and lets you pull serious sound out of your cymbals.
Mike pored over every design choice possible to find a tip shape, taper, length, diameter, material, and overall performance that would combine to make the best possible stick for your growth. Crafted with made-in-the-USA hickory wood, the American Classic NE-1 offers a strong tried and true composition.
Boasting an 18” Bass Drum, 10” Tom, 14” Floor Tom, 13” Snare and integrated cymbal stand, the smaller footprint doesn’t compromise on quality or playability. The kit comes complete with hardware, throne, sticks and is quick and easy to set up to allow players to perform in tight spaces with minimal preparation.
With the slogan “This is for Performers”, the GEWA G5 is aimed at the advanced drummer who wants to fully focus on their performance rather than the technical refinements and possibilities of an electronic drum kit. 
The technological basis is the same as for the GEWA G9. This means that no compromises are made in terms of sound and trigger behavior with the GEWA G5. The G5 uses the exact same sound library and is 100% compatible with components of the GEWA G9. 
The kit comprises a 20″x14″ kick drum, 13″x06″ dual-zone snare pad, 10″x06″ dual-zone tom pad, 12″x06″ dual-zone tom pad, 14″x12″ dual-zone tom pad, 13″ dual-zone hi-hat pad with a controller, 2x 15″ dual-zone crash pad with choke, 18″ triple-zone ride pad.
The MPS-1000 comes with 40 preset kits, which cover a wide range of genres. In addition to meticulously sampled acoustic drums and cymbals, you’ll find a l arge number of authentic percussion sounds, as well as dynamic and punchy electronic sounds. With 40 additional memory slots for user kits, you can create your own combinations from the 820 sounds and add your own samples and loops. For practising, the MPS-1000 includes 70 play-along songs from a variety of styles. The internal recorder lets you record up to 15 songs of your own.
