Blake Murdoch - snic, El Terran
Blake started playing the kit at age 11. After three years of lessons from Xavier College performance artist Trevor Bigham, he set off on his own.

In 2002 he helped found philosocore band 'snic' with which he has recorded three albums to date. Melding various styles into a mass of thematic consistency, snic has been described as "genre-defying, horizon-expanding, uncompromising music that is actually listenable" and "one part melodic space rock, one part prog, one part screamo, one part technical post rock, and lastly, just plain insane."

Among small side projects, a second significant band, El Terran formed in mid-2006. With help from Grant MacEwan performance artists Katie Perman and Braden Sustrik, El Terran strives to create a wall of complex, effect-ridden sound that is permeated by melodic female vocals.

Blake's comments:

"My Pinnacle kit has been an absolute blessing.  The kick drum sounds like a cannon, and the toms have incredible depth and warmth. The snares have an bright tone that pierces easily through the three distorted guitars I sometimes have to deal with. They are also extremely sensitive and responsive to ghost strokes and brushes. Overall, I can't say I have ever played a more musical-sounding and versatile drum kit.  It truly became apparent to me when I recorded some live demos with El Terran and the drums sounded better off the floor than almost any of my mixed and mastered albums!

The finish is unlike anything I have ever seen, striking and unique without sacrificing the elegance of maple shells. It is quite evident that the craftsmanship and artistry of Epek are unsurpassed.

The Impact Cases are highly recommended: At my first gig with the Pinnacle kit, I opened the trunk to our SUV and the tom case fell 6 feet to the ground.  Let's just say it was as if nothing had even happened.  What a reliable way to protect my investment.

Lastly, the customizing and purchasing process was completely relaxed and fun.

This truly is a boutique company worth checking out."

Kit Description:
Shells: Pinnacle; 6 ply reinforced rack tom with 22x45 degree edge, 9 ply non-reinforced floor tom with 60 degree edge with outer radiuis, 9 ply non-reinforced snare with 22x30 degree edge, 20 ply snare with 30x30 degree edge & 10 ply non-reinforced kick with 22x30 degree edge

Sizes: 20x20" Kick, 14x14" Floor Tom, 10x9" Rack Tom, 14x5.5" 9 ply Snare and 13x6" 20 ply snare

Finish: Regal Blue Liquid Satin Fade

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