Ken Hada

Ken Hada Song When We Were All Together. On November 18, 2022, I composed an electronic instrumental song using my DAW. Firstly, I completed a rough mix, eagerly anticipating the day when I would finally get to listen to it. That day arrived on June 4, 2023. As the familiar melodies filled the air, I was immediately struck by a profound realization. Upon the second listen, the song evoked strong memories of my family, transporting me back to a time when we were all together.

Consequently, inspired by this newfound connection, I made the decision to create a video that would effectively convey the importance and impermanence of family bonds. Building upon that idea, I sought to incorporate aspects from alternative photography techniques into the visual representation. Notably, I aimed to utilize elements like light leaks, emulsion lifts, and film photography looks to enhance the overall aesthetics.

Transitioning further, it is crucial to mention that while the imagery in the video centers around my own family, the essence of the song transcends individual experiences. It speaks to the universal concept of family, touching the hearts of audiences who can relate to the profound emotions and shared moments that come with familial bonds. The video, when combined with the evocative music, serves as a poignant tribute to the beauty and fragility of all families, emphasizing their significance in our lives.

Creating Ken Hada Song When We Were All Together was a opportunity for me to explore my feelings and work on the artistic process. You can listen to this song as well as others I have made were you listen to streaming media. Apple Music, Spotify etc.

Try This on drums, Elevate Your Drumming Skills with these Short and Sweet Drum Pattern Clips! Find one you like and try it for yourself. After a 20-year break, I have been on a drum drumming again, follow it here.

A daily drum exploration

Ken Hada Daily Drum Journey is an exploration of drumming. In the first place, I am a drummer who played for most of my life. After, my dad died I quit drumming. Finally, 20 years later I am drumming again. And by the way, I am 59 years old and yes I am drumming again. Finally, if you used to play an instrument you might want to pick it up again and see if you get some enjoyment from playing.

Some drum things I am currently exploring

Lately, I have been playing around with 6/8. And I ask myself is 6/8 just 2/4 in disguise? In a word, I still don’t know for sure. But I like playing drums in 6/8.

Although I am a drummer I have an interest in songwriting. And I will program some chords into Logic Pro and record live drums. In the example below I am exploring the Chillwave music genre.

And other times I will use midi to trigger synths or samplers. In the example below I am triggering a sampler with the signal from the kick drum.

I also trigger sound modules or synths via an electronic drumpad. In the example below I am playing chords from a Drum Kat.

I also practice drum styles. In the example below I am working on John Bonham’s triplet style.

And I am not the type of drum channel that only shows drumming in a highly practiced state. I record and share my practice success and failures.

Ken Hada Daily Drum, I am lucky to have so many drumming friends

And I have a lot of drummers who support my drumming. Brooks Wackerman did a podcast with me. And Brooks gave me the drumset that I use in most of my drum videos. John Stamos and I have been playing drums together since 1980. and we still play drums together to this day. I met Greyson Nekrutman at John Stamos house and he has been a drumming inspiration ever since. Curt Bisquera and I met over skateboarding of all things. Curt has been a generous supporter of my drum journey for years. John Wackerman taught me so many things about drums for most of my life. John Terby played many live shows for my band (while I was singing). There is nobody better than John Terby.

Ken Hada Daily Drum Journey has brought a huge thing. For one thing, it got me plsying and recording myself drumming. Which helps me see the parts of my drumming that needs improvement and further exploration. Second, it got me talking about drums.

In fact, John Stamos convinced me to create a video about what drumming has done for me. And my girlfriend and daughter made great efforts to help me produce this video. I hope to share that in the future.

Follow my drum journey here on Youtube. Finally, if you are disconnected from your journey I hope you find your way back.

Ken Hada Joey Grijalva 6/8 Space Jam! First, I have been exploring the time signature 6/8. Second, I invited Joey Grijalva to come over for a jam. Further, this jam is over a bass progression I wrote on Logic X Pro. Additionally, Joey and I have been playing music together for decades and were in a band called Shoot The Moon in the 1990s. Finally, with wrong notes, and turned-around beats we give you this jazz odyssey known as 6/8 Space Jam part 3 of 6!