Alex Rudinger - "ETERNITY" (Session Work)

Описание: As mentioned last week, I've got a number of videos on deck! Next up is from another session job (well, 'video-session'): "ETERNITY"!

& if you follow me primarily for my covers (as opposed to session-work-video's like these last couple), fret not: The next play-through's on deck are both covers (pretty rad one's, too. If I do say so myself! 😉).

That said, I think you'll all still enjoy this one. It's a really cool song (some fairly tough stuff in here, too!). A bit of background on the artist:

Typically, when I post videos, I put the artist's name in the title, alongside the specific song name by said artist. For this video however, I chose to only include the song name. The reason for that is... well, when I was first contacted by the artist, I was a bit unsure of whether or not I was comfortable doing it... because of the name.

The artist (or, band name) is "GOD". Yes - you read that correctly. Now, if you follow me online, or have ever heard my podcast, or just listened to me talk in general... I'm like, really, really NOT religious. & a band with the literal name "GOD" was a bit on-the-nose (to me). At least, that was my initial reaction.

But the artist (who'd rather remain nameless - it's an anonymous project for him & he has never released his information), was willing to pay my full video rate, & seemed like a nice enough person. So I figured I should at least listen to the music & consider it.

So I did, & after listening to the song that he requested I do (this song), I was already a BIT more open to it - it's a sick song! In general, he writes pretty awesome (& fairly unique) material. So then I just had to decide if I was personally comfortable doing session work for a band with such a seemingly religious name.

I was very upfront with him about all of this (respectfully), & I just told him honestly (paraphrasing here): "Look, I'm not religious at all, & I don't really want to affiliate with anything overtly religious. I respect everyone's beliefs, but personally it doesn't feel right to me. So if I am to do it, I would prefer keep the band name out of the title".

He was incredibly kind & understanding of this. In the end, this is actually what won me over (so to speak). He wasn't pushy about his religion, & really didn't care about any of the details. He was just genuinely interested in seeing a drummer perform some of his programmed drum parts.

(Side note: That's all this session was - just the video! He just wanted to see a drummer play it, & he wanted me to stick primarily to his original drum parts. I expanded on them a bit here & there, but for the most part they're all his original drum compositions/programming)

Anyway: So I agreed to work on the song, & here we are! Since then, I've spoken to him quite a bit, & let me just say this: While I personally feel that the band name is a bit intense, as a person, this artist is a lovely individual. & because he was so not-pushy about his beliefs, I felt comfortable asking some additional questions, & honestly ya'll - his approach to religion is like, what I WISH most religious people were like (Haha). It's just for him, & he doesn't care if you believe in something else. It's a very respectful approach, & I admire that. We've had some fascinating conversations (via audio message) about religion as well, & in general he just seems like a very grounded person. One who has his own beliefs, for personal reasons, & respects everyone else's too.

That said, I certainly remain where I've always been: Somewhere between Agnostic & Atheist depending on the day. LOL. But I'm glad things worked out with this artist, & that he turned out to be such a rad person. On top of ALL of that, he writes some sick music... so most importantly, I hope you enjoy this video! & if you do, follow the links below to listen to more of his music!

"Revelations" (album "ETERNITY" is off of) - https://bit.ly/4aDbBwg
All other albums - https://bit.ly/4c4A7HT
On Spotify - https://spoti.fi/4bGADvV
On AppleMusic - https://bit.ly/453XyyC

KIT SPECS!

#TAMA STAR

10x6.5
12x7
14x11
16x13
20x16 (x2)
14x7 Cusworth Cast Bronze Snare

#MEINL (from left to right, if sitting behind the kit)

18" CC Dual Crash
15" Byzance Trad. Med. HHs
12" CC Dual Trash Splash
10" CC Dual Splash
10" Byzance Trad. Med. HHs
19" CC Dual Crash
18" Classics Dark Heavy China
22" Byzance Heavy Hammered Ride

#EVANS Drumheads

Toms - Clear G2s (batter), Clear G1s (reso)
Snare - Coated UV2 (batter), Snare Side 300 (reso)
Kick - Clear EQ4s (batter), Onyx w/ Port (reso)

My podcast:
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3t5j9n1
Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/RantsAndRevelations

WEB STORE: https://www.alexrudinger.com

All other socials/links:

  / alexrudinger  
  / alexrudingerofficial  
  / rudirudinger  
  / alexrudinger  

Lastly: Big love to Declan White for the mix!

As always, thanks for watching & stay tuned for more!