“Fast Horse” is a deep cut from Tori Amos’ 2009 album Abnormally Attracted to Sin, a record that blends sensuality, rebellion, and spiritual questioning. While not a commercial single, the track has earned appreciation from fans for its compelling rhythm and hypnotic atmosphere. For lovers of drums, “Fast Horse” stands out as a driving, percussion-forward piece in Amos’ catalog—full of dark energy and steady, trance-like propulsion.
The song was composed during a period when Amos was exploring themes of female power, freedom, and resistance. Much of Abnormally Attracted to Sin was written while touring and during her time in Cornwall, England, where she recorded at her home studio, Martian Engineering. Tori wrote the song herself, as with most of her work, beginning with piano and lyrical sketches before building layers of sound around the core idea.
“Fast Horse” rides on a persistent, forward-moving beat—one that almost mimics the gallop of a horse. The drums, programmed with a live feel and then layered with live percussion, are central to the mood. They’re not overly complex or flashy but deliberately steady, with a tribal groove and dark pulse that gives the track its haunted, cinematic quality. The snare is crisp but understated, while the kick drum thumps with the weight of urgency. For drum fans, it’s a lesson in building tension through repetition and minimalism.
The production—handled by Amos herself along with her longtime engineer and husband Mark Hawley—focuses on atmosphere. Layers of synths, guitar effects, and ambient textures swirl around the beat, but the drums never get buried. They remain the backbone, giving Amos’ vocals and piano the space to glide with intensity and control.
“Fast Horse” was featured in her Sinful Attraction Tour in 2009, though not in every setlist. When performed live, the song transformed into a mood-heavy, dramatic experience, with Matt Chamberlain (her longtime drummer) bringing a deeper, more organic drum presence to the stage. His touch added nuance to the groove—accenting tension points, ghosting fills, and letting the beat breathe.
For drum lovers, “Fast Horse” is a hidden gem in Amos’ discography—rhythmically rich, emotionally loaded, and anchored by a beat that pushes forward like a force of nature.
The Easy Version is a simplified drum sheet designed to help you play the song quickly while keeping the feel and structure of the original version.
It follows the complete arrangement of the track: intro, verses, choruses, bridges, breaks, transitions, and ending, but with more accessible grooves, fills, and rhythmic cues. The most technical passages are adapted to make reading, timing, and playing along with the music easier.
This version is ideal for beginner and intermediate drummers, as well as musicians who want to learn a song faster, prepare for a rehearsal in a short amount of time, or play the track without getting stuck on the hardest parts of the original transcription.
The layout remains clear and practical, with form markers to help you follow the song easily from beginning to end. This allows you to focus on what matters most: groove, consistency, structure, and the pleasure of playing.
Practice tip: start by playing the Easy Version from beginning to end to fully understand the structure of the song. Then, work separately on the more difficult sections of the original version and gradually add them into your playing.
| Artist | Tori Amos |
|---|---|
| Song | Fast Horse |
| Album | Abnormally Attracted to Sin |
| Année | 2009 |
| Tempo | 68 |
| Signature Rythmique | 3/4 |
| Longueur | 3:52 |
| Video URL | |
| Musician | Matt Chamberlain |
| Page(s) | 2 |
| Version | Album |
| Transcription | Sebastien POITEVIN |
| Style | Pop |
| Niveau | Avancé |
| Product format | Drum sheet easy |
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