I am a drummer, father, husband and coffee addict. This is my personal blog where I put random musings about life, music, books, art and other stuff that I find interesting. Keep up with the latest from my studio here: www.silverlakestudio.com Tumblr (3.0; @traviswhitmore)http://traviswhitmore.com/<iframe width="400" height="100" style="position: relative; display: block; width: 400px; height: 100px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/v=2/track=2085586680/size=venti/bgcol=f8f7f7/linkcol=0096cd/" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Here’s another track from the <strong>“Disbanded”</strong> project featuring Marco Bucci out of Toronto.</p> <p>All drum tracks were recorded out of my <a href="http://silverlakestudio.com" title="SilverLake Studio" target="_self">home studio</a> via online collaboration. </p> <p><strong>Credits:</strong></p> <ul><li><a href="http://twitter.com/bucciblog" target="_blank">Marco Bucci</a> (vocals, guitar, piano)</li> <li>Maneli Jamal (lead guitar)</li> <li>Matthew Sutherland (vocals)</li> <li><a href="http://traviswhitmore.com/hire" target="_self">Travis Whitmore</a> (drums)</li> <li><a href="http://twitter.com/andyW_Audio" title="Follow Andy Wilson on twitter!" target="_blank">Andy Wilson</a> (Mastering)</li> </ul>http://traviswhitmore.com/post/16939370304http://traviswhitmore.com/post/16939370304Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:26:00 -0500andy wilsonaudiodisbandeddrumsmarco buccimusicrecordingstudioprojects<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/13935811589/tumblr_lvstb75vG71qbrsmc&color=FFFFFF&logo=soundcloud" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><p>Recent studio project with Marco Bucci out of Toronto, Canada.</p> <p><strong>Credits:</strong></p> <ul><li><a href="http://twitter.com/bucciblog" target="_blank">Marco Bucci</a> (vocals, guitar, piano)</li> <li>Chris Giggie (lead guitar)</li> <li>Will Seaborn (bass)</li> <li>Travis Whitmore (drums)</li> <li><a href="http://twitter.com/andyW_Audio" title="Follow Andy Wilson on twitter!" target="_blank">Andy Wilson</a> (Mastering)</li> </ul><blockquote> <p>Read more about Marco and his music project here:</p> <p><strong><a href="http://silverlakestudio.com/2011/12/08/artist-spotlight-marco-bucci" title="Artist Spotlight: Marco Bucci" target="_self">SilverLake Studio December Artist Spotlight</a></strong></p> </blockquote>http://traviswhitmore.com/post/13935811589http://traviswhitmore.com/post/13935811589Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:51:00 -0500musichome recordingprojectsaudiomarco buccidisbandedslow downdrum trackscollaboration<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/15273009?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>A truly great film about a drummer. </strong></p> <p>Written and directed by Bill Block</p> <p>Read more about the film here: <a href="http://www.thedrummershort.com" title="The Drummer" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.thedrummershort.com" target="_blank">www.thedrummershort.com</a><br/></a></p>http://traviswhitmore.com/post/13872418967http://traviswhitmore.com/post/13872418967Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:04:01 -0500bill blockdrummerfilmvideopearl drums<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Xmn4CrWbGys?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Behind the tracks look at the recording of my new album “Perspectives” from inside the studio. This is a simple guitar riff that I looped in Pro Tools to begin the demo and structure process of the song.</p>http://traviswhitmore.com/post/13501902233http://traviswhitmore.com/post/13501902233Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:43:46 -0500videodemosdrumsrecordingstudio<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luczihfH5r1qbrsmco1_r3_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><blockquote> <p>My new (and first) eBook: Available Now!</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>The Musicians Handbook to Better Sounding Drums</strong> is a collection of things that I’ve learned over the years for obtaining a better sounding drum kit - Live or in the Studio.</p> <p>It’s all about taking advantage of the drums you already own and infusing them with new life. It’s time to start giving your instrument some love.</p> <p>Download your copy of <a title="The Musicians Handbook to Better Sounding Drums" target="_self" href="http://silverlakestudio.com/better-sounding-drums"><strong>The Musicians Handbook to Better Sounding Drums</strong></a> for only <em>$5.99</em> here:</p> <ul><li><a title="Click here to purchase from iTunes" target="_blank" href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-musicians-handbook-to/id478453122?mt=11">iBooks</a> (iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch)</li> <li><a title="eBook download for Kindle" target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Musicians-Handbook-Better-Sounding-ebook/dp/B0066UUIFU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321369061&sr=8-1">Kindle </a></li> </ul><blockquote> <p>Want a free PDF version of the book? <a title="Newsletter Sign Up = Free eBook" target="_blank" href="http://eepurl.com/ddsUU">Sign up for my studio newsletter</a> and I’ll send you a free copy.</p> </blockquote> <p><em>Special thanks to Jonathan “Speedy” Claxton of <a title="Speedy Edits | Proofreading and Editing" target="_blank" href="http://speedyedits.com">Speedy Edits</a> for editing and proofreading.</em></p>http://traviswhitmore.com/post/12609010318http://traviswhitmore.com/post/12609010318Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:40:00 -0500handbook to better sounding drumsmusiciansdrumsdrumming<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lu6vpeIbhR1qbrsmco1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Cup of coffee and the new issue of Recording. Perfect start to the morning.</p>http://traviswhitmore.com/post/12367379022http://traviswhitmore.com/post/12367379022Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:20:02 -0400recordingstarbucks<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lu45j8C3li1qbrsmco1_500.jpg"/><br/> Tama Steel Piccolo 14"x3"<br/><br/> <img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lu45j8C3li1qbrsmco2_500.jpg"/><br/> Pearl Maple 14"x5.5"<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lu45j8C3li1qbrsmco3_500.jpg"/><br/> Tama Steel 14"x6.5"<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lu45j8C3li1qbrsmco4_500.jpg"/><br/> Pearl Sensitone Brass 14"x5"<br/><br/> <p><strong>Snare drum choices in the studio.<br/></strong></p> <ul><li><strong>Tama Piccolo 14”x3”</strong></li> <li><strong>Pearl 6 Ply Maple 14”x5.5”</strong></li> <li><strong>Tama Steel 14”x6.5”</strong></li> <li><strong>Pearl Sensitone Brass 14”x5”</strong></li> </ul><blockquote> <p>Listen to audio samples here: <strong><a title="Listen to Samples" target="_self" href="http://silverlakestudio.com/samples">silverlakestudio.com/samples</a></strong></p> </blockquote>http://traviswhitmore.com/post/12326106106http://traviswhitmore.com/post/12326106106Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:22:00 -0400pearlsnare drumstamastudiodrum tracksrecording<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltmoe6RqrM1qbrsmco7_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Studio Desk<br/><br/> <img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltmoe6RqrM1qbrsmco1_500.jpg"/><br/> Pearl Reference Series, Natural Maple<br/><br/> <img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltmoe6RqrM1qbrsmco6_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Pearl Reference Series, Natural Maple<br/><br/> <img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltmoe6RqrM1qbrsmco3_500.jpg"/><br/> Hand Drums<br/><br/> <img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltmoe6RqrM1qbrsmco12_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Snake<br/><br/> <img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltmoe6RqrM1qbrsmco11_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> MIDI Controller<br/><br/> <img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltmoe6RqrM1qbrsmco10_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Guitars<br/><br/> <p>Photo gallery from inside the studio.</p> <p>For more info on custom drum tracks and recording services please visit:</p> <p><strong><a title="SilverLake Recording Studio" target="_self" href="http://silverlakestudio.com"><a href="http://www.silverlakestudio.com" target="_blank">www.silverlakestudio.com</a></a></strong></p> <p><strong>drums | music | collaboration</strong></p>http://traviswhitmore.com/post/11911510196http://traviswhitmore.com/post/11911510196Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:56:00 -0400galleryrecordingstudiopearldrumscustom drum tracks<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/10558403397/tumblr_lryemsW8Lo1qbrsmc&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><p><strong>Here’s a tune that I recently recorded drums via online collaboration for guitarist and producer Pete Stewart out of Seattle.</strong></p> <blockquote> <p>You can learn more about Pete here:</p> <p><a title="Pete Stewart" target="_blank" href="http://petestewartmusic.com">petestewartmusic.com</a></p> <p><a title="Fourth Wall Music" target="_blank" href="http://fourthwallmusic.com">fourthwallmusic.com</a></p> </blockquote>http://traviswhitmore.com/post/10558403397http://traviswhitmore.com/post/10558403397Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:46:25 -0400Pete Stewartaudioprojects<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqm3tqnIvX1qbrsmco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Kit set up for tonight’s gig. (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p> <p><strong>Kit</strong>: Pearl MCX Maple (Mocha Tamo)</p> <p><strong>Cymbals</strong>: Zildjian K Custom Hybrids with second closed K hats</p>http://traviswhitmore.com/post/9478178912http://traviswhitmore.com/post/9478178912Sat, 27 Aug 2011 20:25:00 -0400pearlzildjian<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqcgc1Ofpu1qbrsmco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Nice way to kick off the week in the studio. (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://traviswhitmore.com/post/9259728866http://traviswhitmore.com/post/9259728866Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:19:12 -0400<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/9086902543/tumblr_lq4xmlZ2r01qbrsmc&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><p>I recently recorded drums for this band out of Norway. Their new single “Tastes So Much Better” dropped today. Enjoy.</p> <p><a title="Buy on iTunes" target="_blank" href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/tastes-so-much-better-single/id458131430">Buy on iTunes</a></p> <p><a title="CD Baby" target="_blank" href="https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kasbah#">Buy Online</a></p> <p><strong>Drums</strong>: Travis Whitmore</p>http://traviswhitmore.com/post/9086902543http://traviswhitmore.com/post/9086902543Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:20:00 -0400audiokasbahprojects<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/8951181188/tumblr_lpxva3mwqp1qbrsmc&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><p><strong>Drums</strong>: Travis Whitmore</p> <p><strong>From the Album</strong>: Tayler Buono EP</p> <p><a target="_blank" href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/tayler-buono-ep/id431678973">Buy on iTunes</a></p>http://traviswhitmore.com/post/8951181188http://traviswhitmore.com/post/8951181188Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:54:00 -0400musicprojectsaudiostudiotayler buono<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpukhhpVPS1qbrsmco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>New Kit for the studio. Pearl Reference, Natural Maple Finish.</p>http://traviswhitmore.com/post/8850863418http://traviswhitmore.com/post/8850863418Fri, 12 Aug 2011 23:32:00 -0400photospearl drumsreferencestudio<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/8779459573/tumblr_lprokc6Sm61qbrsmc&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><p><strong>Drums:</strong> Travis Whitmore</p> <p><strong>From the Album: </strong>Can You Hear Me Now </p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000645K9/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwsilverlake-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B0000645K9" target="_blank">Buy Online</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=&l=as2&o=1&a=B0000645K9&camp=217145&creative=399373" border="0" height="1" width="1"/></p>http://traviswhitmore.com/post/8779459573http://traviswhitmore.com/post/8779459573Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:11:00 -0400musicprojectsstudiosawyer brown<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpo3ppnYQV1qbrsmco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>New members of the family. Zildjian K Custom Hybrids. (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://traviswhitmore.com/post/8691454835http://traviswhitmore.com/post/8691454835Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:44:00 -0400zildjiancymbalsphotos<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/PLV6sF63MSg?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Video submission for the <a target="_blank" href="http://zildjian.com/DrummerLove"><strong>“Zildjian Drummer Love”</strong></a> promo and contest.</p> <p>Drums & Cymbals: Travis Whitmore</p> <p>Engineer: Travis Whitmore</p> <p>Camera: My better half</p> <p>Recorded at: <a title="www.silverlakestudio.com" target="_self" href="http://silverlakestudio.com">SilverLake Studio</a></p> <p>Music: “You Rang?” by Weckl/Whitty/Fierabracci</p> <blockquote> <p>If you dig it, please share with your friends and hit that like and comment button on <a title="Visit my YouTube Page!" target="_self" href="http://youtube.com/travdrum747">YouTube</a>. Thanks for your support!</p> </blockquote>http://traviswhitmore.com/post/6037053569http://traviswhitmore.com/post/6037053569Tue, 31 May 2011 09:55:00 -0400ZildjianDrummer Lovesamplesvideo<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llev6rh3xJ1qbrsmco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>‘King of Limbs’ newspaper album showed up today… Coolest album packaging ever. (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://traviswhitmore.com/post/5616775637http://traviswhitmore.com/post/5616775637Wed, 18 May 2011 17:47:15 -0400photos<a href="http://traviswhitmore.com/gear">Drums and Cymbals Set Up</a>: <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljyvxeptno1qb4ajq.jpg" align="top" width="500" height="234"/></p> <p>Some of you have asked what kind of gear I’m using and how things are normally set up. So, here you go! Full gear list <a title="Gear List" target="_self" href="http://traviswhitmore.com/gear">here</a>.</p>http://traviswhitmore.com/post/4810790306http://traviswhitmore.com/post/4810790306Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:57:09 -0400drumscymbalsgretschpearlzildjiansabian<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljnl310nSL1qbrsmco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><blockquote></blockquote> <blockquote></blockquote> <p>Go support your local record store this Saturday, April 16th. Visit the official site <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.recordstoreday.com">here</a></strong> for special releases and to locate participating venues. (Wal-Mart doesn’t count folks)</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>I was introduced to lots of great music through my local record store. It was a place where people knew music and they knew me, and could make great suggestions and discoveries. Whether it is in the physical world or on-line, the value of a great and knowledgeable record store has not gone away.</strong></p> <p><strong>- Peter Gabriel</strong></p> </blockquote> <p><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://recordstoreday.com"><a href="http://www.recordstoreday.com" target="_blank">www.recordstoreday.com</a></a></strong></p>http://traviswhitmore.com/post/4611191632http://traviswhitmore.com/post/4611191632Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:20:00 -0400record store dayapril 16th