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Fredrik Gille

Fredrik Gille

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Fredrik Gille is a Swedish percussionist and photographer, he collects instruments, playing-techniques and inspiration from percussion-traditions all around the world. Originally from Eskilstuna, Sweden, Fredrik spent many years as freelance musician in Stockholm before embarking a more international career. He has a great passion for worldwide percussion-traditions and has collected a unique set of instruments - a constantly growing set-up. Learning about sounds, techniques and origins of such a variety of drums has given him a colourful spectrum of musical expressions. His playing is a palette of tasteful combinations of beautiful sounds and amazing, unexpected grooves - a typical trademark which makes him a very sought after musician. Almost constantly on tour, he takes every opportunity to meet and learn from local musicians and find new drums for his collection. Photos by Fredrik Gille

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Member Since: 8/8/2007
Band Website: fredrikgille.com
Band Members: PLEASE LOOK AT MY HOMEPAGE FOR MORE INFO ABOUT PROJECTS, GROUPS AND CD'S
Sounds Like: i‘ve always had a strong urge to learn about different percussion traditions, their history and evolution. not just to play the drums i use, but having a deep knowledge about their origin, culture and tradition. that makes me feel closer to the drums, even if i don't use them in their traditional music or in a traditional way. in a way you can say it’s out of respect for the tradition. digging into different cultures exploring the beauty of their music traditions you always find new things. it's like this huge treasure that never ends, and never stops to surprise you. the more you learn, the more you realize how little you know. that’s also one of the beautiful parts, you can never know everything, there is always so much more to be discovered.as a musician i have the opportunity to travel a lot around the world, always meeting interesting people and getting in close contact with their culture and music traditions. these experiences always affect me and my musical language direct or indirect, in the path i walk as a musician and a human being.
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