Chad Smith - Eastern Rim is a jam-packed 2-DVD set that includes performance footage, insightful drum clinic material, touring diaries, and interviews with the Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer himself. Features include: Drum Clinics:Chad demonstrates his power and skill in clinics filmed in Australia and Japan. These clinics offer multi-camera angles (including overhead and foot-cam!) and show Chad playing with original recordings from Stadium Arcadium aswell as classic rock songs like Rock 'n' Roll and Moby Dick, made famous by Led Zeppelin. Performances: In addition to rare, behind-the-scenes views of a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert, this DVD captures an explosive 30-minuteimprov live from Federation Square in Melbourne. Chad and his bandmates surprise the crowd by turning a scheduled drum clinic into a full-fledged jam! Interviews: Exclusive to this DVD, Chad discusses his influences andinspirations. He offers unique insight into a rock drummer's life, sharing anecdotes from life on the road. Early Works/Bonus Material: Pulled from Chad's personal archives are videos and audio snippets of performances before hejoined the Peppers, as well as recent side projects showcasing his versatility and adventurous spirit. Also appearing: Glenn Hughes (formerly of Deep Purple), Flea, John, Anthony, and the Red Hot Chili Pepper family. Runningtimes: Disc 1: 1 hour, 30 minutes · Disc 2: 1 hour, 45 minutes (with 12 audio excerpts).
