When it comes to cymbals, I am a huge geek. To me cymbals are like a fine wine, full of complex aural flavors. The beauty of cymbals truly lies in the culture associated with it. Cymbalmaking is a centuries old art that has been passed down from generation to generation in many countries, with Turkey being at the heart of the craft. As far as Turkish cymbals goes, no company has carved such a deep lineage as Zildjian. Beginning in Constantinople (yes, when that was still a city) in 1623, Avedis I layed the foundation of what would become the oldest family owned company in America. Years, decades, centuries and heirs of the throne would pass and finally in the 20th century, the Turkish cymbal would be brought to America. Along with Avedis III, the Zildjian Company came to America. From there, many influential jazz drummers like Elvin Jones and later rock drummers such as Ringo Starr, Keith Moon and Ginger Baker would stamp their name into music history with their Zildjian stamped cymbals.
I share this because I love the rich history that cymbals have to offer and I am proud to be a new owner of some Zildjian K hi hats. Here is a video, for all you drum geeks out there, of these cymbals in action. Its from a drum shop in Tennessee called Mempis Drum shop. I really dig this shop because they have videos of all the cymbals and drums on youtube. It makes choosing equipment a lot easier.
Coming soon to a thatwasthen show near you…. K Zildjian.
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truly, an epic first post! keep it coming man! we want to hear what you have to say!
you need to send this to Zildjian asap…
someone get this man a zildjian sponsorship, stat!
cymbals to chris = LOTR to patrick!!! but not you megan, you know not enough. ha