Bought myself a new camcorder (JVC Everio) and compression software to record some “whiteboard discussions” with my wife Sylvie for SuccessChef.com content.

I wanted to test the software. So I decided to place the camera in front of my drum set (the lighting was bad and my fault), and played along with “When We Were Young” by The Killers. (One of my favorite bands!)

This was recorded on the first and only take — I never played this song before, but I wanted to try out the camera and the compression software. (If you ever wondered if I can really play drums, you can judge for yourself.)

Don’t laugh, but here I am playing “drum karaoke” to the Killers. What do you think?

I have a new love in my life. And it’s a killer! (Actually, it’s the band “The Killers.”)

I love their music. I just recently purchased their CDs “Hot Fuss” and “Sam’s Town.” And I think I’ve played them, oh, about 20-30 times now. These two CDs are rocking! Great music, great lyrics, and yes, great drumming, too.

(Ronnie Vannucci, Jr. is a pretty solid drummer in my books. I’ve always been fascinated by drummers who can whip up a storm on such small kits. Buddy Rich is one of them. Ronnie is definitely another.)

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