The Drummer

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The Drummer [Gamal fahim]

Gamal Fahim is a drummer that has gained a lot of praise over the years in the Egyptian music scene. Impressed by the sight of drums, he started playing at the early age of 8, quickly progressing and exploring different sounds, At the age of 11, he formed his first Metal band with guitarist Ahmed Samy, who helped him get more exposure and contact to other active musicians.

He then started getting involved in many musical projects, ranging between rock, punk, funk, jazz, and even Arabic pop music. He became known for being the impressive drummer of the punk rock band Braincandy, and recorded a couple of songs for Mohamed Adaweya (son of the Egyptian folk singer Ahmed Adaweya). The songs included "Dameero, and "Kam Soaal", which was a breakthrough in Egyptian pop music arrangement style, due to its noticeable rock music structure. By then, he was 16 years old.

Following this phase, he shifted his focus from playing live music to studio music production. He tried several musical styles as a producer, ranging from easy listening to progressive music, with his own musical vision in mind. He is currently making his return to the music scene as a solo artist, aspiring to introduce new ideas, and to step-by-step inspire groovy creativeness

Photography : Shady Habash
Retouch : Ahmed Kamal