TATE BERKEY
Touring & Recording Drummer/Teacher

Eli Pace's original composition "Skaukus" performed live from our show at Shere-E-Punjab in Media, PA back in February. Enjoy!

The other mammoth, multi-movement piece from Chicago II that often gets overlooked because of the Ballet. I debated whether I would do all 4 movements together or separately, but I figured because it was performed in its entirety live and in the studio, (I believe, or at least thats how it sounds) then I should perform it that way as well. I'm sure many will skip over Movements 2 and 3 as they are the longer "vamp" sections, but I highly encourage a listen the whole way through. I love the way the band builds those sections, especially Danny and the horns. They support what's going on perfectly, whether its Walt on the flute or Terry doing his thing. I tried to stay in the moment as much as I could during those sections and respond musically with what I was feeling (much like Danny was doing) rather than simply playing all of Danny's fills verbatim, although there are a few that I kept that were just too good. I am always trying to capture the vibe, which is so evident from the band with a piece like this which is full of energetic emotion. Enjoy! GEAR: Ludwig Drums Zildjian Cymbals Remo Drumheads DW Pedals Vater Drum Sticks Shure In-Ear Monitors WEBSITE: https://berkeytate.wixsite.com/tateberkey Thanks to everyone who watches and supports this channel, and if you haven't already, please consider subscribing to keep up with more content like this!