Flo Mounier

 

Keep up with Flo here:

http://www.flomounier.com

 

 

Drummer for the band Cryptopsy, Flo has toured Canada, Europe, Japan, and the United States as a headlining  act over the last 6 years, and combined record sales have reached over 250,000 copies to date.  Wherever Flo has played, his reputation remains the same; he combines great chops with blistering speed and technical brutality. Add this to an open mind approach that embraces different musical genres, Flo has developed an even greater ability to enhance the creative edge within his unique phrasing. His exploration of the Latin / Jazz approach has added an originality to his style which sets him apart from the rest. Flo’s speed and precision apply to his live performances as well, and his playing continues to get even faster and tighter. His delivery and execution of complex fills at abnormal speeds will leave no one feeling indifferent.

 

 

Flo Mounier Interview:

 

 

SD.com: How old were you when you started playing?

Flo: I was thirteen years old

 

 

SD.com: Did you play in a school band or any drum corps?

Flo: No, unfortunately I did not have that opportunity.

 

 

SD.com: Who are your top influences?

Flo: There are so many, but here goes: John Bonham, Kenneth Schalk, Sean Reinheart, Ange Curcio, Gene Hoglan, Dave Lombardo, Horacio Hernandez…….etc.

 

 

SD.com: Who are some of your current favorites?

Flo: Abe Cunningham, Dennis Chambers, Travis Barker, Danny Carey…..

 

 

SD.com: Let us know some CD’s that are in your current rotation

Flo: All Radiohead CDs, All Deftone CDs, Jar of Flies (Alice in Chains), Physical Grafitti (Led Zeppelin)

 

 

 

 

SD.com: What do you do to warm up before a show?

Flo: Lots of things, lol.  About 30 minutes of rudiments and hand/feet techniques, followed by 2 minutes of stretching.

 

 

SD.com: What has been your favorite personal recording and why?

Flo: The Unspoken King, it’s the one that I have enjoyed listening to the most, due to the variety of the vocals and the smoothness of the playing.

 

 

SD.com: What is your favorite drum or cymbal on your kit?

Flo: Favorite drum, is the 14×5 reference snare, and favorite cymbal is the 18″ Ozone crash.

 

 

SD.com: If you could give one piece of advice to young drummers, it would be…

Flo: Have fun, when it’s not fun don’t push it. If you want to make a career out of drumming, study law first, lol (you’ll see)

 

 

SD.com: Who gave the best live performance you’ve ever seen?

Flo: Kenneth Schalk from Candiria, every night.

 

 

SD.com: If you had to stop drumming, what would you want to do with your life?

Flo: I honestly don’t know.