Gavin Harrison: The perfect mix - perfectionism, stress & mindset

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Send us Fan MailGavin Harrison’s technical ability and musicality within bands such as Porcupine Tree, King Crimson and The Pinapple Thief have set him apart and gained him international respect as a drum clinician. But what happens when drum events make you feel isolated and stressed?Gavin tells us why he took a break from drum shows, how he was able to re-gain confidence, and what his ideal drum clinic situation would be… Plus, that time he sampled each cymbal he’d played in a performance and re-mixed every beat to create the perfect track of it afterwards!Gavin Harrison:Instagram.com/gavinharrison Follow us here: Instagram.com/drummermamas Instagram.com/Ciaradrums Instagram.com/gemmadrumsInstagram.com/swiftiedrums

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