Saluda Cymbals Artist | RICH GALICHON

Mr. Galichon offers the following sound file using these cymbals: 14" Mist Brilliant Hats (main), 13" Mist Brilliant Hats (remote), 15" Mist Brilliant Crash, 16" Mist Brilliant Crash, 17" Mist X Crash, 18" Mist X Crash/Ride, 20" Mist Brilliant Ping Ride

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Rich Galichon hails from Long Island, NY where he began studying drums at the Downs School of Music. While studying there, he won four medals (3 gold and 1 silver) in annual drum set competitions sponsored by the Long Island Drum Teachers Association. Years later, Galichon expanded his studies with legendary jazz drummer Joe Morello (Dave Brubeck Quartet) and classic rock icon Simon Kirke (Free, Bad Company). "Joe's left hand is amazing. He gave me some great tips. As for Simon, his drumming in Free and Bad Company made him a legend. His approach was to 'keep it simple'. In addition to Joe Morello and Simon Kirke, Rich Galichon garnered nods from Tommy Aldridge, Bill Bruford, Jonathan Mover, and other contemporary drummers.

Most recently, Rich Galichon focused his attention on recording custom drum tracks for various artists (including unsigned artists) over the web as an Internet Session Drummer. "Collaborating over the net allows me to reach a wider array of artists than would otherwise be possible. Artists no longer have to absorb transportation costs, studio fees, or engineering expenditures. Scheduling conflicts are also a thing of the past. My drum room is always miked up and ready to go. This way, I can track a performance and deliver it much faster and much more affordably than by conventional means."

Rich Galichon's early influences include several drummers with seemingly polar-opposite styles. Among them, he sites Steve Smith, Dave Weckl, John Bonham and Neil Peart. "To this day, these drummers never cease to inspire me with their bodies of work. Just listen to these masters and you'll hear parts so well-crafted... they perfectly convey the intended emotion and attitude every time.

Rich Galichon plays Saluda cymbals exclusively, live and in the studio. "I'm very happy to play Saluda cymbals. The Mist Brilliant cymbals speak with a bright transient and they finish with a slightly darker timbre. The Mist X cymbals are crisp and versatile. The Diamond and Earthworks series have wonderful complexities. All my Saludas are sonically unique, hand-crafted, and hand-hammered in fine B20 Bronze. They also look fantastic! That's just a win-win situation in my book and it's why I signed up to play Saluda cymbals exclusively."

Other endorsements: Vic Firth.

Rich Galichon has the following Saluda cymbals in his collection:

10" Saluda Mist Brilliant custom china splash
15" Saluda Mist Brilliant crash
16" Saluda Mist Brilliant crash
20" Saluda Mist Brilliant ping ride (tuned high)

 8" Saluda Diamond splash
10" Saluda Diamond splash
14" Saluda custom brilliant china (Diamond lathing)

10" Saluda Earthworks splash
14" Saluda Earthworks hi hats (ported, tuned high)
14" Saluda Earthworks crash
20" Saluda Earthworks ride (enlarged bell, tuned high)

10" Saluda Mist X splash
14" Saluda Mist X top, Black Mist bottom hi hats
14" Saluda Mist X top, Diamond bottom hi hats
15" Saluda Mist X crash
16" Saluda Mist X crash (raw bell, earthworks finish)

12" Saluda Voodoo Traditional china

12" Saluda Ion splash

18" Saluda SSX crash