Episode Three - Arthur Kam

Podcast - The 8020 Drummer

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Worth noting - the audio is almost twice as long as the video, and contains the unabridged interview and unabridged drumming audio clips

Arthur's a legit celebrity on Youtube, where, arguably, it matters most. I first discovered him while doing my daily drum-video-full-immersion experience, and found his drum cover so captivating, I made a reality show episode about it.

When I learned he was moving to town I jumped at the chance to interview him in person. When he finally showed up at "80/20 Headquarters" under the BQE in Gowanus, I knew I was in for a chop-fest. What surprised me was the intensity of his pocket - the videos hadn't done it justice - and the pacing and taste with which he played. (Not unlike my previous guests, Colin and Kassa.)

I was curious to know Arthur's mental approach, to when it was time to interview, I dug in. Here are just a few of the things we covered:

• Arthur's earliest influences while growing up in Malaysia, and the differences between watching videos and seeing live performances.
• Arthur's philosophy on chops versus musicality.
• The "secret" to getting better Arthur discovered early in his life that I only discovered a few years ago.
• The usual 80/20 Drummer question - what does he look for in young players that indicates they'll be good. Also...
• What up-and-coming players most need to work on.

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