Product Description
Simplified Drum Sheet Music and Full Drum Transcription "The Closest Thing To Crazy" by Katie Melua From the Album Call Off the Search (2003)
This is a simplified drum arrangement and full drum transcription of the timeless ballad "The Closest Thing to Crazy", beautifully performed by British-Georgian singer Katie Melua. Featured as the breakout single from her debut album Call Off the Search (2003), this poignant and emotional song blends jazz, folk, classical, and soft pop influences, making it a unique and elegant addition to any drummer's repertoire.
This transcription has been carefully created to preserve the subtlety and emotional dynamics of the original track, while remaining accessible and readable for beginner and intermediate drummers. With a clear layout and thoughtful simplifications, this arrangement is perfect for use in music lessons, recitals, solo practice, performances, or studio recordings.
Key Features:
Full drum set transcription of the studio recording
Simplified and beginner-friendly version
Notation includes kick, snare, hi-hat, cymbals, ghost notes, and dynamic markings
Written with attention to musical phrasing, mood, and structure
Ideal for pop, jazz, soft rock, and singer-songwriter contexts
Clean and easy-to-read formatting, ready for print or digital display
Key Features:
Full drum set transcription of the studio recording
Simplified and beginner-friendly version
Notation includes kick, snare, hi-hat, cymbals and dynamic markings
Written with attention to musical phrasing, mood, and structure
Ideal for pop, jazz, soft rock, and singer-songwriter contexts
Clean and easy-to-read formatting, ready for print or digital display
About the Song:
The Closest Thing to Crazy is a haunting, introspective love song, composed by Mike Batt and interpreted with extraordinary vocal sensitivity by Katie Melua. With its slow tempo, elegant orchestration, and introspective lyrics, the song became an international success and helped establish Meluas career as a refined and soulful artist. The arrangement includes nuanced rhythmic textures that complement the string arrangements and piano accompaniment, offering a gentle but expressive drum performance.
Musical Style and Application:
Pop Ballad
Jazz Pop
Orchestral Pop
Soft Rock
Acoustic and Singer-Songwriter Style
Lounge, Café Music, and Adult Contemporary
Perfect For:
Drummers learning dynamics, ballad phrasing, and musical sensitivity
Students and teachers in private lessons and music schools
Cover bands and acoustic duos needing soft percussive support
Percussionists exploring pop-jazz crossover material
Fans of Katie Melua, Mike Batt, or acoustic female vocalists
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Whether you are learning the art of tasteful drumming, preparing for a quiet, expressive performance, or building your library of pop ballad transcriptions, this sheet music provides the ideal balance of musicality and playability.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.