| Yeah, the soft playing is absolutely the key.
You need a small room. You can even screen the drums off as much as possible.
Close mic everything. A couple of good quality overheads will do for cymbals (no need for individuals). You also don't need to go too wild with the damping, but definitely damp the kick and snare.
I agree that a 13" snare and 18" bass drum are not ideal for the 'Sea Change' sound, but not disastrous.
A keystone Ludwig, a Gretsch, a Camco with a Ludwig Supraphonic snare would work a treat however. |