sticktrix

Europe Tour November 2007

2007-11-15T23:20:00.000Z

Reader's Poll #1 DVD

2007-05-03T08:17:00.000+01:00

Thanks to everyone who voted to make "Creative
Coordination & Advanced Foot Technique" the #1 DVD in
the Modern Drummer Reader's Poll.

To celebrate, the DVD is on sale for only $39.95 at
www.muso-mart.com

Cheers & Thanks

Thomas

The book ...

2007-04-03T12:30:00.000+01:00

Thanks everybody who's been asking about the companion
book to my "Creative Coordination & Advanced Foot
Technique" DVD.

The book and accompanying play-along CD can be used
separately or in conjunction with the DVD (however you
like) and have been designed to help you expand your
technical and musical abilities, and reach your
potential, more fully and efficiently.

In Part I of the book, I explain my approach to
developing technique, endurance, accuracy, timing,
independence and coordination. Then, in Part II, I
apply these concepts to seven musical compositions—
including fully-notated rhythm charts and extensive
performance notes as well as an exclusive, minus-drums
play-along CD.

It's out now and you can order it now at
www.muso-mart.com with FREE shipping. Actually, you
can order anything on Muso Mart right now and shipping
is free on all U.S. order.

If you're placing an international order it's only a
$7.50 flat rate to ship -- which is practically free.

Cheers -- Thomas

U.S. TOUR 2007

2007-03-14T10:20:00.000Z

THOMAS LANG CREATIVE COORDINATION
U.S. TOUR 2007

SPONSORED BY
SONOR-MEINL-REMO-VIC FIRTH-PURESOUND

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Photo by
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The NEW Thomas Lang solo CD,
"Something Along Those Lines"
is on sale NOW!!
Be sure to check it out at
www.muso-mart.com

Hear tracks from "Something Along Those Lines" and
"Creative Coordination" at www.myspace.com/thomaslangdrummermusic

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NEW SOLO ALBUM !!!

2007-03-03T11:44:00.000Z

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DRUMMER/PRODUCER THOMAS LANG
RELEASES SOLO ALBUM,
“SOMETHING ALONG THOSE LINES”

(3/3/07 - Los Angeles, CA)
“SOMETHING ALONG THOSE LINES“ (MUSO Entertainment)
-- the latest solo release from drummer/producer Thomas Lang -- is now available for sale exclusively at www.muso-mart.com

Lang’s eclectic and long-awaited sophomore solo album
is an contemporary hybrid sound of “chill out” jazz
and progressive rock punctuated by shredding guitars
and blasting drum beats.

The completion of “SOMETHING ALONG THOSE LINES”
took Lang nearly five years and spanned two
continents. “For lack of a better term this album is
a bit of a ‘muso-musing,‘” says Thomas Lang.

Integral to the eclectic sound of
“SOMETHING ALONG THOSE LINES” are various guest
musicians including: seminal heavy metal guitar
legend Bill Liesegang (Iron Maiden/Nina Hagen);
keyboard genius Christian Lohr (Gianna Nannini/Paulina
Rubio) and guitarists Torsten de Winkel and Steve
Jones among others.

“In the time it took me to finish this album,
my life has changed immensely, says Lang.“ There
has been love, loss, birth, death, comings and
goings -- and it‘s all represented here,“

When asked what does “it” all sound like?
Lang laughs, “I don’t know. But it’s all here.
Or, something along those lines…”

Thomas Lang's official website: www.sticktrix.com

Thomas Lang's official Myspace page is
www.myspace.com/thomaslangdrummer

Thomas Lang's NEW Myspace Artist page is
www.myspace.com/thomaslangdrummermusic

"SOMETHING ALONG THOSE LINES" (MUSO Entertainment)

TRACK LISTING
1. Pinball
2. Mylar Vs Nylon
3. Dragster
4. Hollow
5. Nickel
6. Cannonfodder
7. Cote d’Azur
8. Sandcastles

xxx

Rhythm Magazine Cover March 2007

2007-02-27T08:43:00.001Z

"Best Drummer of 2006"

2007-01-27T22:22:00.000Z

Thomas Lang was voted "Best Drummer of 2006" in the
Rhythm Magazine Readers Poll. The full list of winners
can be found in the February issue of Rhythm magazine.

Congratulations to all the nominees and thanks to
everyone who voted.

Ultimatives Schlagzeug 1 & 2

2007-01-07T12:00:00.000Z

“Ultimatives Schlagzeug 1 & 2” is NOW available
on 1 DVD EXCLUSIVELY at www.muso-mart.com.

Previously unreleased in the U.S. “Ultimatives
Schlagzeug” (Ultimate Drums) is the first
instructional DVD release from Thomas Lang. Originally
released in 1995, this DVD offers a clear, precise
instructional regime that is perfect for the beginner
to intermediate drummer. Although recorded in German,
Thomas keeps the talking to an absolute minimum and
the exercises speak for themselves.

This DVD also features rare footage of Thomas playing
4 songs with his band “Save The Robots” and a 36-page
booklet of excercise transcriptions.

VOLUME 1
Chapter 1: Correct Stick-Grip
Chapter 2: Simple Beats and Coordination exercises
Chapter 3: Groove-exercises and drum fills
Chapter 4: Independence exercises
Chapter 5: Linear Playing

VOLUME 2
Chapter 1: Bass Drum Technique
Chapter 2: Linear Coordination Exercises & Fills
Chapter 3: Linear Chops and Licks
Chapter 4: Double Bass Drum Ostinatos
Chapter 5: Playing with Drum Loops

Winner of the “CREATIVE COORDINATION” Bonus Gift Pack

2006-12-22T19:10:00.000Z

Our contest ended -- here is the winner:

Congratulations
Dale Trenkamp of Walton, Kentucky!

Winner of the “CREATIVE COORDINATION” Bonus Gift Pack

Happy Holidays from
www.muso-mart.com & MUSO Entertainment

and me ....
xxx

CREATIVE COORDINATION & ADVANCED FOOT TECHINIQUE is available!

2006-12-15T12:30:00.000Z

BUY YOUR COPY
OF
THOMAS LANG’S NEW DVD

“CREATIVE COORDINATION &
ADVANCED FOOT TECHINIQUE”

FROM
www.muso-mart.com
AND GET A FREE PAIR
of
THOMAS LANG SIGNATURE FROM VIC FIRTH
(Retail price $14.00)*

PLUS! You’ll Be Registered to Win a
“CREATIVE-COORDINATION” Bonus Gift Pack
Just in Time For the Holidays!**

GIFT PACK INCLUDES:
1 Meinl 14” Thomas Lang Signature Filter China
1 Meinl 8” Byzance Splash Cymbal
1 pair Vic Firth Signature Thomas Lang Sticks
1 Thomas Lang “Ultimatives Schlagzeug DVD
(German language DVD – plays in all regions)
1 pair SONOR X-RAY Sunglasses
1 Hudson Music/Creative Coordination Wool Skullcap
1 Meinl Logo Sweatshirt (Size L)
1 Thomas Lang Poster from Meinl (16” x 24”)
1 Meinl Logo Lanyard

Contest Winner will be announced
on December 22nd.
Gift pack will be shipped via UPS Overnight for
holiday delivery.

Good Luck & Happy Holidays
from MUSO ENTERTAINMENT
www.muso-mart.com

*while supplies last
**no purchase necessary

For complete contest rules and regulations please
visit www.muso-mart.com

click on images to enlarge

...

IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

2006-11-30T08:30:00.000Z

NOW YOU CAN BUY A COPY OF THOMAS LANG'S NEW DVD
"CREATIVE COORDINATION & ADVANCED FOOT TECHNIQUE"

JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

VISIT www.muso-mart.com!

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"CREATIVE COORDINATION" IS COMING !!

2006-10-25T08:28:00.000+01:00

Featuring over 7 hours of instructional, performance and bonus material - Creative Coordination is a three-disc set presenting Thomas Lang's cutting-edge approach to 21st Century drumming with particular emphasis on foot technique and coordination.
In a step-by-step approach that starts slowly and simply, Thomas lays out a clear and concise method for working up to the kinds of fast, complex and challenging beats that are pushing the boundaries of contemporary Rock, Metal and Fusion music.

Main Chapters, each with a series of comprehensive exercises and examples, include:

*Advanced Foot-Technique Exercises-Thomas demonstrates the use of single- and double-stroke kick drum patterns in contemporary drumming, flam and double-stroke accent patterns and exercises, a series of rudimental workouts for the feet and the unique technique he developed for playing multi-pedal orchestrations (M.P.O.s) and foot ostinatos.

*Contemporary Coordination Matrix-Thomas Lang reveals his "secret formula," a method Thomas has developed for practicing contemporary coordination and independence in the most efficient and time-saving manner. Using Thomas's"matrix" Thomas has reached a level of unbelievable independence and coordination. And in this chapter he breaks down the system so that everyone can see how it's done.

*Modern Playing Concepts -Thomas demonstrates how to apply these 21st-Century drumming concepts to real-life playing situations, showing a multitude of examples and applications of hardcore-drumming techniques in contemporary musical styles and in several tour de force drum solos.

Special Features and Bonus Material include a unique audio-commentary track where Thomas breaks down everything he plays. Also included are bonus sections on posture, seat height, balance, stick grip, plus transcriptions, in the form of PDF files, and minus-one mixes. Additional bonus material includes: A visit to Thomas's home studio, a live solo performance, a photo gallery, and more.
Four-Color Poster Included!

For any drummer, at any level, who is interested in high-end contemporary drumming, this is the ultimate instructional drum DVD for the 21st Century.

Running Time: 7 hours
Produced by Paul Siegel and Rob Wallis
Directed by Matthew Wachsman
Edited by Phil Fallo
Recorded and mixed by Sean McClintock
DVD developed by Brian Brodeur/NewYorkDVD
__________________
Cover Design by Jo Hay
Cover Photos by Andrew Lapley

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CREATIVE COORDINATION COMING IN NOVEMBER 2006

2006-10-25T08:25:00.000+01:00

2006-08-12T18:36:00.000+01:00

Additional Summer 06 Clinics

2006-08-12T08:06:00.000+01:00

August 24th: Drum Clinic
Musicians Institute Hollywood - L.A. - USA

September 9th: Meinl Drumfestival
Gutenstätten - Germany

September 13th: Drum Clinic
Waldkirch - Germany

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THOMAS LANG - LUIS CONTE & STEWART COPELAND TO PLAY MD FEST '06

2006-08-03T07:29:00.000+01:00

Modern Drummer,
the world's ..1 drumming magazine, presents

MD Festival Weekend 2006:
The longest-running and most prestigious drumming event in history.

Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17

After making its NJPAC debut last year, the Festival returns this September with a lineup of world-renowned drummers and percussionists, with In-Clinic and concert performances over two unforgettable days.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16:

Technique Titan
Thomas Lang In a unique musical presentation with

Percussionist Extraordinaire
Luis Conte

PLUS!

A rare live performance by drum legend
Stewart Copeland playing for the first time in America with his European super-group GIZMO

A first-time historic R+B/Gospel Summit, featuring:
Teddy Campbell (American Idol),
Gerald Heyward (Beyoncé),
Aaron Spears (Usher), and
Marvin McQuitty (Gospel great)

Wilco's eclectic percussion innovator
Glenn Kotche

Jason McGerr
of Seattle's indie pop hitmakers
Death Cab For Cutie

Blazing young talent
Ronald Bruner Jr.of Suicidal Tendencies, Kenny Garrett,
and the Stanley Clarke band

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2006-08-01T23:30:00.000+01:00

New DVD impressions

2006-06-19T08:38:00.000+01:00

Andrew Lepley and Norbert Saemann shot a lot of pictures during the production of my new DVD. We still have some months for post-production but the disc is scheduled to come out in late fall. For now you can have a look at my photo gallery and get an idea of how it will look like.

Have fun,
Thomas

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Modern Drummer Festival 2006

2006-06-17T15:04:00.000+01:00

Thomas at Modern Drummer Festival 2006 on 16th and 17th of September 2006 in Prudential Hall at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, New Jersey.

Theater doors open at 12:20 p.m. each day.
The show starts at 1 p.m.

I will be appearing on Saturday September 16th
at around 5 p.m.
Check out www.moderndrummer.com for more
information on other appearing artist.

I hope to see you there.

Thomas

Summer 2006 Schedule

2006-06-09T20:34:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone!

Summer is off to a great start. I’ve just returned from New York where I finished filming my upcoming NEW DVD for Hudson Music. I can’t believe it’s time to put out another one. It’s been a lot of work, but I’m excited to “give birth” to my next baby. If everything goes as planned, it should be in stores in time for the holidays. I’ve included a photo from the shoot at my photo gallery so you can get your very first glimpse of what it will look like! No title as of yet – but stay tuned!

I’m on the road a bit this summer – heading to Australia, home to Vienna and a few more dates around Austria. So if I’m in your neighborhood, I hope you can make it out to see me.

THOMAS LANG SCHEDULE SUMMER 2006

JUNE

June 21st: Drumfest - Telfs/Tyrol/Austria
June 22nd: Drum clinic – Vienna/Austria (Drumhouse-Planet Music)
June 23rd: Drum clinic - Gmunden/Austria (Drumhouse)
www.drumhouse.at

July 9th+10th”:Percupassion” drumfestival Oullins near Lyon/France

JULY AUSTRALIAN CLINIC TOUR:

July 17th Brisbane, Australia
Billy Hydes - Drumworx Ph. 1300 780 324
www.drumworx.com.au

Venue:
Kedron Wavell Services Club
375 Hamilton Rd Chermside
Adjacent to Chermside Shopping Centre
Doors: 6.30PM
Show: 7.00PM

July 18th Sydney, Australia
Billy Hyde - Drumcraft Ph. 1300 304 930
www.drumcraft.com.au

Venue:
The Manning Bar
Level One, Manning House
Manning Rd, University of Sydney
Doors: 6.30PM
Show: 7.00PM

July 19th Adelaide,
Billy Hydes - John Reynolds Ph. 1300 768 745
www.jrmusic.com.au

Venue:
The Gov
59 Port Rd. Hindmarsh
Doors: 6.30PM
Show: 7.00PM

July 22nd - 23rd Melbourne, Australia
Drumtek Ph. 03 9482 5550
'AUSTRALIA'S ULTIMATE DRUMMERS WEEKEND' (AUDW) 2006 festival.
www.drumtek.com.au

Venue:
Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre.
CNR St Georges Rd & Bell St Preston.
Doors: 9.30AM
Show: 10.00AM

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My "myspace" is on ....

2006-06-02T14:33:00.000+01:00

Thomas is in your extended network

Do you do "myspace" ?

www.myspace.com/thomaslangdrummer

and you can get my friend there ......

Thomas

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Signature Stick Winners

2006-05-02T23:04:00.000+01:00

CONGRATULATIONS

Kevin Yarger
Ian Captain
Richard Benjamin
Stephanie Ellison
Derek DeFields
Martin De La Cruz
Jeffry Poulin
Angel Alonso Aranda
David Arnold
Daniel Kozlowski

Winners of the
Thomas Lang Autographed
Signature Stick Contest
Sponsored by Vic Firth

Thanks to all of you who entered!

www.mikedolbear.com Awards

2006-03-10T21:19:00.000Z

2006 mikedolbear.com Visitors Poll Results:

'Thomas Lang wins "Best Overall Drummer"
award 2nd year in a row on
www.mikedolbear.com .'
'Thomas Lang's DVD "Creative Control" wins
"Best Drum DVD" second year in a row!'

I would like to thank all of you who voted
for me once again!
Thanks to Mike Dolbear for the amazing website!

Mike, you rule. big kiss!
Thomas

All 2006 Visitors Poll Results
Mike Dolbear Drums
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Win drumsticks in March!

2006-03-04T20:50:00.000Z

Win my signature drumsticks by Vic Firth in
March 2006!

The “Thomas Lang signature stick” was one of
Vic Firth’s top selling models of 2005 and to
celebrate, we are giving away 10 pairs of my
personally autographed "Thomas Lang signature
sticks"!

To win your pair of autographed drumsticks,
send an email with the subject line “Stick Contest”
to sticktrix@yahoo.com. Be sure to include your
name, address and telephone number in the
body of the email.

Be sure to check out my video interview and
video cuts of my DVD “Creative Control” on the
Vic Firth website at
http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/lang.html or
through a direct link to the 5 minute long clip
-- here --.

Messages

2006-02-05T10:24:00.000Z

Thanks for all the messages in my guest-book and
through my contact page. As I am getting a large number
of mails every day it might take a long time until I have a
chance to reply. Some of your messages might also just
get lost, sorry for that. I do my best to keep my website
updated and to answer all your questions, but - man -
there are many ... So thanks for all of them, I get them,
I read them and I try to respond. Sorry if it does not
always happen or takes a long time. I am always
happy to hear from you.

Thomas

January 2006

2006-01-30T17:15:00.000Z

New year -- new life! All new everything! We settled
in nicely in Los Angeles and the boys are enjoying the
sunshine as much as mum and dad.

The day before NAMM 2006 kicked off this year, I
performed together with Steve Smith and JoJo Mayer at
the official press/launch event of the new Sonor SQ2
series.
I had a great time rehearsing and jamming with Steve
and Jojo and we will definitely do this again later
this year. The SQ2 series are the latest and best in
modern acoustic drum-kit manufacturing and they sound
absolutely incredible. My X-ray kit is part of the
SQ2-series and I love the sound and the look of it.
(Check out the pics.) The SQ2 drums look incredible,
amazing finishes, brand new hardware and fittings, new
logos, all new everything yet again for me in 2006!

At NAMM I performed daily for Roland on the TD-20
V-drum kit in the showcase theatre in their booth.
Thanks to everyone who dropped in to see me try new
things with this amazing piece of gear. It took me a
while to program my 2 TD-20 brains (I have too many
inputs for just one!) but I got there in the end.

I did a few signing sessions and hung with all my
friends and colleagues. NAMM is always a great hang.
Be sure to check out the pics.

Speaking of all new everything, for the first time in
my life (!!!) I am renting a rehearsal-studio and I
have been going down there almost daily to program my
gear and to bash around on the drums. It’s the first
time in years that I’ve had a bit of regular practice
and it feels great. I’ll be doing a lot more of that
this year!

I’ve also started writing with my friend Nick D’
Virgilio (Spock’s Beard, Tears For Fears). We are
writing and recording pretty crazy stuff, I’ll keep
you all posted on what’s happening The rest of the
month was filled with house hunting and work on
various new CD and DVD-projects.

We have been hunting for a nice house since we got
here and things are looking good, hopefully I can
start working in my own home studio again soon.

Cheers, Tom

Los Angeles

2006-01-06T16:07:00.000Z

Hi everyone!

I closed out 2005 with a LOT of traveling! In November
I took me to South Africa although I was nearly forced
to cancel due to a severe flu attack and a completely
jacked up lower back. It all worked out in the end and
thanks to my frequent flyer upgrades (thanks Star
Alliance!) and some potent medication I was able to
get to Capetown in a decent condition. The sun in S.A.
helped me get over my cold and a week of heavy
drumming helped work out the kinks in my back.

We finally sold our London home, so my family and I
had to embark on a forced 2-month holiday (darn!). We
spent time in Belgium, Vienna, Tyrol (Austria) and
Florida. We finally arrived in L.A. on December 31st
-- just in time to start the new year with all new
things!

Fall 2005 Schedule

2005-09-18T19:46:00.000+01:00

THOMAS LANG CLINIC SCHEDULE
OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2005

10/1 - REKIJAVIK, Iceland
10/3 - GOTHENBURG, Sweden
10/4 - COPENHAGEN, Denmark
10/5 - ARHUS, Denmark
10/6 - ALBORG, Denmark
10/7 - ROTTERDAM, Holland
10/8 - LEEUWARDEN, Holland
10/11 - SIMBACH, Germany (Musikhaus Meisinger)
10/12 - Munich, Germany (Music-shop Best Service)
10/13 - SCHORNDORF, Germany (Drums Only)
10/14 - SULZBACH, Germany (Six & Four)
10/15 - MANNHEIM, Germany (Pop Akademie)
10/17 - BOCHUM, Germany (Drum Center)
10/18 - PADERBORN, Germany (Musik aktiv)
10/19 - KASSEL, Germany (Musikhaus Eichler)
10/20 - BERLIN, Germany (Just Drums & Percussion)
10/21 - HAMBURG, Germany (Just Drums & Percussion)
10/22 - ATHENS, Greece (Modern Music School)
10/23 - ATHENS, Greece (Modern Music School)
11/15 - LILLE, France
11/16 - LAVAL, France
11/17 - NANTES, France
11/18 - LORIENT, France
11/19 - VANNES
11/27 - CAPETOWN, South Africa
11/28 - DURBAN, South Africa
11/29 - JOHANNESBURG, South Africa

Hello

2005-09-05T10:10:00.000+01:00

- this should include my news in the future ......