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Fran Merante - Tribute to Don McLean and American Pie

220 views · Published 24 June 2014 · 8:35 · Indexed 6 November 2026

Channel: funky2714 · 2014 · Music

This tune is very special for me. I was 4 years old when it came out. I remember my father driving with me in the car, me standing next to him on the front seat (boy times have changed) and him singing this tune with gusto. He enjoyed it so much that it brought me joy watching him sing it. It became one of my favorite songs and still is to this day. Every time I hear it, I think of my Father. Now that I have an understanding of the lyrics, its even more apparent what a genius Don McLean is!

I had a great time playing it and I hope you enjoy it! It was a great experiment for me to try to mix a more modern sounding drum kit into an older tune. I think it sounds pretty good!

As I side note, the word "whiskey" is left out for all of the choruses, not sure why! If anyone thinks they know, please share!

List of my Gear:

Drums: Yamaha Recording Custom
Sizes: 8x8, 10x9, 12x10, 14x12, 16x14, 14x6.5 Acoutin Custom stave cherry brushed stainless snare, 22x17.5 Kick.

Sticks: Vic Firth American Heritage (maple) 5A or American Classic (hickory) 5A

Heads: Remo clear Ambassadors on the tops of all the toms and bottoms of all toms except the 8" and 10" toms. Clear Diplomats on the bottoms of the 8" and 10" toms. Coated Ambassador on the snare with an ambassador medium snare side hazy on the bottom. Clear Powerstroke 3 on the kick drum.

Kick drum microphone mount:

The Kelly SHU
http://www.kellyshu.com

SLEEVED WASHERS on ALL drums tops and bottoms
http://www.sleevedwashers.com

Microphones: Audix Microphones

Hi Hats and Overheads: ADX 51
http://www.audixusa.com/docs/products/ADX51.shtml

Rack Toms: D2
http://www.audixusa.com/docs/products/D2.shtml

Floor Tom: D4
http://www.audixusa.com/docs/products/D4.shtml

Kick Drum: D6
http://www.audixusa.com/docs/products/D6.shtml

Snare: I5
http://www.audixusa.com/docs/products/i5.shtml

Mounts: Audix D-Vice Rim Mounts
http://www.audixusa.com/docs/products/DVICE.shtml