THE OCEAN * DRUM COVER *

Second tune off HOTH I recorded today. I tuned the snare and toms up a bit tighter to approximate the higher pitch tuning that is evident on the record. This song is another prime example of Bonzo utilizing ghost notes on the snare and bass drum very dramatically. He had such an organic way of playing odd meter riffs, he leaves space and lets the groove breathe while still using so much heft and power , and its always funky ! The Doo-Wop shuffle walking bass bit at the end is a great example to the contrary of Ginger Baker's claim that Bonzo couldn't swing. Rubbish, he swings his ass off on that section and those fills are beauties.