Bryan Geraghty (archwisp)

My technology playground


mu·sic

n. The art of arranging sounds in time so as to produce a continuous, unified, and evocative composition, as through melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre.

Playing Guitar

Music is one of my favorite pass-times. I started playing around with my parents' keyboard at age 8. Ever since, I have learned to play a pretty good range of instruments. Here's a list:

  • Drums and Percussion
  • Piano
  • Guitar
  • Bass Guitar
  • Soprano and Alto Saxophone
  • Flute
Photo taken 2006-01-13 by Catherine Geraghty

Playing drums is my passion

I've been playing drums for about 10 years now. I've been in a few bands of different styles including grunge, punk, progressive rock, heavy metal and fusion. I also did accompaniment for quite a few musical stage plays. I am currently working on a solo album for which I am writing all of the music and recording it one track at a time in my "home studio". I'll be posting samples of my progess soon.

Playing Drums

Photo taken 2006-01-15 by Dan McCormack

My drum kit

Early 90's Pearl Export. I've been told that the wrap color is Champagne Frost but I'm not positive.

Front View Side View Top View Pearl 3.5x14 Free-Floating Maple Snare

Drums

  • Pearl Export 12", 13" rack toms
  • Pearl Export 16" floor tom
  • Pearl Export 22" bass drum
  • Pearl 3.5x14" free-floating maple snare (FS-1435B)
  • Pearl 5x14" steel snare
  • LP Aspire bongos

Heads

  • Free-floating Snare: Evans Powercenter Reverse Dot/Evans Hazy 200
  • Steel Snare: Evans HD/Evans Hazy 200
  • Toms: Evans G2/Evans Resonant Black
  • Bass: Evans EQ3/EQ3 Resonant Black, Evans EQ Pad

Cymbals

  • Zildjian 8" A Custom Splash
  • Zildjian 15" K Dark Crash Thin
  • Zildjian 20" K Ride
  • Sabian 6" B8 Pro Splash
  • Sabian 14" B8 Hi-Hats
  • Sabian 18" B8 Crash Ride

Hardware

  • Pearl DR-503 rack system
  • Pearl PCX-100 clamp (x4)
  • Pearl PCL-100 pipe clamp (x2)
  • Pearl CH-80 cymbal arm (x2)
  • Pearl C-800 cymbal stand
  • Pearl S-800 snare stand
  • Pearl PB-700 bongo stand
  • Pearl H-800 hi-hat stand
  • Pearl double-bass pedal (P-800 Style)
  • Vater Multipair stick holder
  • LP Ascend throne
Photos taken 2006-01-22 by Bryan Geraghty

Other gear

My Guitars Jackson JDR-94 Jackson JDR-94 Washburn D10 Ibanez GSR200 First National Institute Violin

  • Jackson Concept JDR-94 electric guitar
  • Washburn D10 acoustic guitar
  • Ibanez GSR200 electric bass guitar
  • First National Institute Violin
  • Fender Automatic SE guitar amp
  • Boss Metal Zone distortion pedal
  • Dunlop Original Cry Baby wah pedal
Photos taken 2006-01-22 by Bryan Geraghty

Recording Equipment

  • Yamaha MG16/4 Mixer
  • Shure PG81 Microphone
  • Shure SM57 Microphone
  • Shure PG52 Microphone
  • Shure PG56 (x3) Microphone
  • AKG D8000S Microphone