Handle Your Sword (7 Piece Drum Mic)
In the spirit of more is more, this time we tried out a 7-piece drum mic setup courtesy of @najibjeeby4182's new Phenyx Pro drum mic set. (Except for 1 substitution for my trusty old SM57 on snare.)
Initial observations:
1. Having a proper kick drum mic really helps.
2. The extra tom mic (for Rack Tom 2) is nice, but not sure if it's worth the extra XLR cable. 🤔
3. Using drum mic clips for the toms is a godsend.
4. I really need to invest in an XLR snake for better cable management. 🐍😅
“Handle Your Sword” by Rustreaver (2022)
#livedrumsmatter#powermetal#malaysianpowermetal#malaysiandrummer#malaysianguitarist#drumrecording#midasmr18 #sm57 #phenyxpro
00:00 Intro Chorus
Now draw your steel and step upon
The proving day field
The master calls and now it's time
Show them all
Everything you've learned
Be you nimble on your feet
Never let your guard down
For your land and for your lord
The time has come
Handle your sword
00:27 Verse 1
Each day you train
Your body and mind
As if your life is on the line
Learn all the styles
From the books of the past
And their secrets will be yours at last
00:49 Chorus 2
Now draw your steel and step upon
The proving day field
The master calls and now it's time
Show them all
Everything you've learned
Be you nimble on your feet
Never let your guard down
For your land and for your lord
The time has come
Handle your sword
01:16 Verse 2
Eagerly you wait
For armour and blade
To sail from far across the sea
In iron clad
Both body and mind
Now it's time to step over the line
01:38 Breakdown
01:54 Verse 3
The riddle of steel
Holds no mystery for you
Each blow that you feel
Only feeds your hunger
For the sword-truth
02:17 Synth Solo
02:39 Verse 4
To win by the skill of your arms
By the quickness of your feet
And the stillness in your mind
To win by the strength of your will
By the sharpness of your wits
And the boldness in your heart
03:26 Guitar Solo
03:48 Verse 5
To win by the skill of your arms
By the quickness of your feet
And the stillness in your mind
To win by the strength of your will
By the sharpness of your wits
And the boldness in your heart
04:11 Verse 6
To win (To win)
By the skill of your arms (By skill)
By the quickness of your feet (By speed)
And the stillness in your mind (By honourable means)
To win (To win)
you have to be strong (By the strength of your will)
you have to be fast (By the sharpness of your wits)
You have to be brave (And the boldness in your heart)
04:34 Outro Chorus
Now raise your steel and praise the ones
Who fell before your blade
The master calls your name and now
Hear them roar
Glory is your prize
Be you humble as you win
Never let your pride rise
For your love of the ancient art
Your time has come
Handle
Handle
Handle
Your sword!