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Drum Sheet – Les Fatals Picards – Gros Con

Artist : Les Fatals Picards
song : Gros Con
Album : Septième Ciel – 2013
Style – Tempo – Signature – Length : Rock – 125 – 12/8 – 2:54
Musician : Jean-Marc Sauvagnargues
pages : 2
Version : Album
Level : Intermediate

Gros Con” by Les Fatals Picards, released in 2013 on the album Septième ciel, is a memorable song known for its satirical humor and social critique. True to Les Fatals Picards’ irreverent and outspoken style, the song delves into clichés of human stupidity with biting irony. Composed with a punk rock spirit, the piece stands out for its energetic rhythm and quirky lyrics, narrating the story of a deliberately exaggerated character, the “gros con” (translated roughly as “big idiot”), embodying selfish and narrow-minded behavior.

To create “Gros Con,” the band members drew from their varied influences, blending rock, punk, and French chanson elements. The drums, played by Jean-Marc Sauvagnargues, hold a prominent place in the composition. Sauvagnargues crafted a sharp and fast rhythm with strong snare hits and tom rolls to add intensity and drive to the song. His drumming lends raw energy to the piece, emphasizing the irony and liveliness of the lyrics. The changes in tempo and rhythmic accents support the song’s mocking tone, allowing the band to play with intensity and enhance the humor in the lyrics.

Gros Con” has become a highlight in Les Fatals Picards‘ live performances. With its fast pace and biting lyrics, the song is especially popular at concerts, often sparking an enthusiastic reaction from the audience. Les Fatals Picards regularly include this song in their tours and at festivals, making the most of audience interaction to heighten the irony and theatricality of the piece. Fans actively join in, singing and chanting along, creating an electric atmosphere where the group’s quirky humor blends perfectly with the drum-driven energy.

For drum enthusiasts, “Gros Con” is a remarkable example of powerful and expressive percussion that enhances a satirical message. Sauvagnargues’ playing, with its intense rhythm and sharp beats, forms the song’s rhythmic backbone, amplifying its impact. The drumming brings a captivating punk rock vitality to the track, delivering a dynamic and masterful performance that makes “Gros Con” an essential part of Les Fatals Picards’ repertoire.

Sample drum sheet of Gros Con by Les Fatals Picards

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