Pat Mastelotto Quotes | Beyond Motive

Pat Mastelotto is an American musician and drummer renowned for his innovative contributions to the progressive rock genre. As a member of King Crimson, Mastelotto's drumming and percussion work have been central to the band's experimental and complex sound. His career includes collaborations with a variety of artists and bands, showcasing his versatility and skill as a musician. Mastelotto's influence extends beyond rock music, as his approach to rhythm and percussion has left a mark on contemporary music.

"We're looking to help our guitar buddies do their thing while at the same time we try to create something we might enjoy listening to ourselves. If anything we are trying to develop a vocabulary so we can converse more fluidly."

Time, Guitar, Help, Listening

"Not really, drums found me, I just liked music, all kinds of music."

Music,

"I like tinkering with the tribe beat boxes and love using Reason as a beefed up beat box."

Love, Reason

"If Bill jumps into something that relies on a lot of cymbals, I'll jump into something that relies on a lot of skin sounds; if he goes into metal tones, I'll go into wood, and so on. I basically play in his holes."

Play, Skin, Wood

"We have a very loyal fan base, the kind tat buys the record the day it comes out, sees every show, and that's fantastic, but what about the people who would never hear about our band?"

People, Day