This week’s guest is Eric Somers-Urrea…a Chicago-based drummer, educator and producer who I very-much admire both on and off the kit. His main project is a band called Marina City and his sincerity / kindness as a person matches his incredible prowess on the drums. I just can’t say enough good things about him.
This is a edited and re-airing of my conversation with Eric from a few years ago so some references are a little dated, but I’m pushing this to the top of the feed because I might be switching things up a bit and, to keep things cryptic, let’s just say I want you to get to know Eric a little bit more. Stay tuned. Please enjoy our chat about the 5 main influences that shaped Eric into the drummer he is today, but first…we play a little game. Cheers!
ERIC’S BIG FAT FIVE:
Performance – Drum Corps International 2004 Finals
Release Year – 2004
Artist – The Cavaliers
Song Choice – https://youtu.be/KpUuMM1y2_o?t=140 (anywhere between 2:20-4:20ish)
Drummer – The Cavaliers Drumline
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Album – Quadrophenia
Release Year – 1973
Artist – The Who
Song Choice – The Real Me (1:30ish)
Drummer – Keith Moon
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Album – Deadwing
Release Year – 2005
Artist – Porcupine Tree
Song Choice – Glass Arm Shattering (3:30ish)
Drummer – Gavin Harrison
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Album – Mer De Noms
Release Year – 2000
Artist – A Perfect Circle
Song Choice – Judith (2:40)
Drummer – Josh Freese
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Album – With Teeth
Release Year – 2005
Artist – Nine Inch Nails
Song Choice – All the Love in the World
Drummer – Dave Grohl/ Trent Reznor
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HONORABLE MENTIONS:
“Glass Prison” by Dream Theater
“Heart Don’t Stand a Chance” by Anderson .Paak (Tiny Desk Concert version 3:45)
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