Steve Smith: Tempus Fugue-It

This version of the Bud Powell composition “Tempus Fugue-It” was developed by Vital Information featuring Manuel Valera on piano and Janek Gwizdala on electric bass. The tune is challenging to play because of the up-tempo and there are a few figures to negotiate. We recorded Tempus Fugue-It on the Vital Information album TIME FLIES. Steve Smith 30th Anniversary Birdseye Amber drum kit made of Beech, in the following setup: 20x16“ Bass Drum 08x08“ Rack Tom 10x08“ Rack Tom 12x08“ Rack Tom 14x14“ Floor Tom 16x16“ Floor Tom 18x16“ Matching SQ2 Floor Tom 12x05“ Matching Snare Drum 14x5,75“ Steve Smith 40th Anniversary Snare Drum 14x5,5“ Steve Smith 30th Anniversary Steel Snare Drum Vic Firth Heritage Brushes Vic Firth Steve Smith Signature Sticks Main ride: 22” Zildjian “Left-Side” Ride Left ride: 21” Zildjian Concept Shop “Staccato” Ride Far right: 20” K Prototype Mini-Bell 14” Zildjian “Armand” Hi-Hats Remo Clear Black Dots on the toms Remo Fyberskin Diplomat on the main snare DW5000 single chain double pedal with DW Felt Beaters