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this new project by Fred Armisen is so funny and a bit sad at the same time. his take on instructional drumming videos is just spot on. but the sad part is that i remember purchasing and viewing these types of instructional videos back when i was learning how to play. yikes. sad, isn’t it? back in my younger days, i distinctly remember watching some dude with a mullet on one of these cheaply made educational videos talking about “stayin’ in the pocket, dude” and “not to overplay or else you’ll mess up the keyboard player!” man, i wish i still had the video, i would *so* put it up on youtube!! but this DVD titled Fred Armisen Presents Jens Hannemann: Complicated Drumming Technique is a must see not just for those that are familiar with these types of instructional videos but for those that like dead-on satire.

just check out his over the top drum kit! and the great thing is that Armisen really knows how to play.