In this interview Dan Garcia talks about being a drummer and performing for the Houston, TX based Mathcore band Pacmanthemovie.
ℹ︎ Dan Garcia is from Houston, Texas and has been drumming since the age of 7 years old. He currently performs with the band MRLN and joined #Pacmanthemovie in 2020. Dan's influenced by Hail The Sun, Pierce The Veil, and the Mars Volta and he currently plays on TAMA drums, Evans drumheads, Sabian cymbals, and Promark drumsticks.
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⏱ Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
0:47 - Getting Started As A Drummer
1:28 - Drums vs. Other Instruments
1:44 - Being Self-Taught… ish
3:23 - Typical Practice Routine
4:22 - Drumming Influences
5:32 - Favorite Venue
6:45 - Dealing With Performance Anxiety
7:54 - Preferred Gear
9:03 - Playing A Show With Only A Snare Drum
9:47 - Would You Rather…?
11:10 - Broken Drums vs. Broken Cymbals
11:26 - What If You Could No Longer Play Drums?
12:01 - Advice For Aspiring Drummers
13:19 - Cedric Bixler-Zavala
14:11 - How Pacmanthemovie Got Started
15:10 - The Hidden Meaning Behind The Name
16:09 - Pacmanthemovie’s Writing Process
17:37 - The Band’s New Album
18:07 - Where To Find Dan + Pacmanthemovie
18:50 - Closing
18:58 - A Message To Math Drummers
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