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  |name = Ross Federman
  |name = Ross Federman
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  |photo = Ross_federman_portrait_01_hallmanac.png
  |relation = Current member of Tally Hall
  |relation = Current member of Tally Hall
  |birth_date = January 30, 1985
  |birth_date = January 30, 1985 (39 as of 2024)
  |hometown = Bloomfield Hills, MI
  |hometown = Bloomfield Hills, MI
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  |residence = New Haven, CT
  |residence = Boston, MA
  |otherNames = [[Mr. F]] / RS Federman.
  |otherNames = [[Mr. F]] / RS Federman. / Rossy
  |yearsActive = 2004-Current
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'''Ross Steven Federman''', better known as Ross Federman, is a drummer, DJ, and member of the band [[Tally Hall]]. He was the last member to join Tally Hall.


==Biography==
==Biography==
'''Ross Federman''' started drumming from a fairly early age, and was friends with [[Tally Hall]] member [[Joe Hawley]] at Lahser High School. Ross was also a member of the school's marching band, and later at the University of Michigan he would play drums for many bands on campus.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JBAddh9-LA& Oliver Interviews Tally Hall (Part 1)]</ref>


'''Ross Federman''' joined [[Tally Hall]] in 2004 after the band's original drummer, [[Steve Gallagher]], quit. Ross was invited to try out for the band by Joe. Ross recalls another very good drummer by the name of Mike Swain also trying out at the same time and assumed there must not have been quite as good a personality mesh with Mike, because his talents certainly were enough to get the job.  
He joined Tally Hall in 2004 after the band's original drummer [[Steve Gallagher]] quit in May of 2004. Ross was invited to try out for the band by Joe after remembering a time him and Ross met years back. Ross recalls another very good drummer by the name of Mike Swain also trying out at the same time and assumed there must not have been quite as good a personality mesh with Swain, because his talents were enough to get the job.  


On the 2006 website, Ross' bio read thusly:
Ross was an undergrad, studying science, but put his studies on hiatus to play and tour with Tally Hall. Ross later went back to finish the degree that he started.<ref name=openlabs>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lJtKgf0atc Open Labs - Ross Federman. Open Labs. Published: October 19th 2016. YouTube. Video.]</ref>
<blockquote><i>ross, like joe, rob AND zubin is from that same suburban detroit neighborhood that everyone loves so much. He went to school with joe, while zubin and rob went to the OTHER high school. While there, ross was very active in a variety of musical endeavors, including but not limited to band.


Though primarily the drummer for Tally Hall, Ross sang the lead vocals for [[Mucka Blucka]], and also sang for their live cover of Everyday by Buddy Holly.<ref name=everyday>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP_ZdyVrQB0 Tally Hall - Everyday. May 20th, 2009. Uploaded June 4th 2009. DwightTheGreat. YouTube. Video.]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXBzVz48FUc Tally Hall - Every Day - NYC 22May09 Gemma Taylor. 22nd May 2009. Uploaded 23rd May, 2009. YouTube. Video.]</ref>
He also contributed his voice as the rapid-fire auctioneer in [[The Bidding]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8czrxmthf1U Ross Is The Auctioneer. YouTube. Video.]</ref>


"skills" (the napolean dynamite kind): drumming and other various percussion
In [[Tally Hall's Internet Show]] Ross is the shark that can be seen drumming in various locales.<ref name=everyday>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP_ZdyVrQB0 Tally Hall - Everyday. May 20th, 2009. Uploaded June 4th 2009. DwightTheGreat. YouTube. Video.]</ref>


favorite color: green.......(i hate you andrew)
Ross moved to Brooklyn in 2008, where he discovered a love for DJ'ing and composing song mash-ups. He DJs under the name of [[Mr. F]].


good bands: Zeppelin, Beatles, ben folds, bnl, Radiohead, lots of others
Between the years of 2013 and 2017, Ross had 7 published scientific papers<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Federman%20RS%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=25506276 PubMed.gov.] US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health. Ross' Published papers</ref><ref>[https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ah4IwpsAAAAJ Google Scholar. Ross Federman.]</ref>


good drummers: Dennis chambers, also lots of others
In 2016, Ross furthered his studies by studying for a Ph.D. in Immunology at the Yale School of Medicine<ref name=openlabs>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lJtKgf0atc Open Labs - Ross Federman. Open Labs. Published: October 19th 2016. YouTube. Video.]</ref><ref>[https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/dimaio/members/116772.profile Yale Profile page.]</ref>
 
favorite pixel on my computer screen: 297 from the left, and 172 from the bottom
 
other percussive engagements: snare drummer in Michigan marching band, drums in men's basketball band
 
work:.... yeah, right.
 
major: cell and molecular biology, planning on attending med school after undergrad (oooh rob, zubin and i have so much in common)


drumset: pearl session (replace with "yamaha" as soon as i purchase a new one)
==Equipment==
in 2005 and 2006 Ross used a pearl session custom smx.<br>
10x10 hi tom<br>
12x10 med tom <br>
14x16 floor tom<br>
14x5 snare<br>
22x16 bass drum<br>


sticks: vater fusions
To date, Ross has used 2 custom printed bass drum heads with the Tally Hall logo on them. The first only contained the Tally Hall logo, and later he used one with the Tally Hall logo and Pearl logo printed on it also.


least favorite quality about myself: never knowing what to write on profiles</i></blockquote>
===Cymbals===
Zildjian A series 14" hats<br>
Zildjian A series 18" A custom crash<br>
Zildjian A series 22" Custom ping ride<br>
Zildjian A series 17" Custom crash<br>
Zildjian A 17" Custom projection crash


Ross was an undergrad, studying science, but put his studies on hiatus to play and tour with Tally Hall. Ross later went back to finish the degree that he started.<ref name=openlabs>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lJtKgf0atc Open Labs - Ross Federman. Open Labs. Published: October 19th 2016. YouTube. Video.]</ref>
===G&E cymbals===
Bosphorus 20" traditional series thin ride<br>
Bosphorus 14" black pearl series hi hats<br>
<!--(based of photo evidence, ross forgot what cymbals he used lmao)-->


Though primarily the drummer for Tally Hall, Ross sang the lead vocals for [[Mucka Blucka]], and also sang the live covers of Everyday by Buddy Holly<ref name=everyday>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP_ZdyVrQB0 Tally Hall - Everyday. May 20th, 2009. Uploaded June 4th 2009. DwightTheGreat. YouTube. Video.]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXBzVz48FUc Tally Hall - Every Day - NYC 22May09 Gemma Taylor. 22nd May 2009. Uploaded 23rd May, 2009. YouTube. Video.]</ref>
===Drumsticks===
He also contributed his voice as the rapid-fire auctioneer in [[The Bidding]]<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8czrxmthf1U Ross Is The Auctioneer. YouTube. Video.]</ref>
He used Vator fusions then later switched to Vator 1As


In [[Tally Hall's Internet Show]] Ross is the shark that can be seen drumming in various locales.<ref name=everyday>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP_ZdyVrQB0 Tally Hall - Everyday. May 20th, 2009. Uploaded June 4th 2009. DwightTheGreat. YouTube. Video.]</ref>
==Personal Life==
Ross has a brother, Max.<ref>[https://twitter.com/TreeTownSound/status/1726376744645521566 Matthew Altruda tweet]</ref>


Ross moved to Brooklyn in 2008, where he discovered a love for DJ'ing and composing song mash-ups. He DJs under the name of [[Mr. F]].
Ross, now living and working in and around Boston, Massachusettes and married Ashley Gard in June 2018.  
 
Between the years of 2013 and 2017, Ross has had 7 published scientific papers<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Federman%20RS%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=25506276 PubMed.gov. US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health. Ross' Published papers]</ref><ref>[https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=A4ScHx4AAAAJ&hl=en Google Scholar. Ross Federman.]</ref>
 
In 2016, Ross furthered his studies by studying for a Ph.D. in Immunology at the Yale School of Medicine<ref name=openlabs>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lJtKgf0atc Open Labs - Ross Federman. Open Labs. Published: October 19th 2016. YouTube. Video.]</ref><ref>[https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/dimaio/members/116772.profile Yale Profile page.]</ref>


Ross got married in June 2018.
On April 27th, 2022, they had their first baby at Brigham and Women's Hospital.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc2zbSpu2cF/ Ross Federman - Instagram], retrieved 27 April 2022.</ref>


==Other Projects==
==Other Projects==
Ross has released 3 mixtapes under the name [[Mr. F]], and also had a large hand in the production of [[ミラクルミュージカル]]'s album [[Hawaii: Part II]].<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/a5ouhk/we_are_joe_hawley_ross_federman_and_bora_karaca/ ミラクルミュージカル Reddit AMA]</ref><ref>[http://www.misterfmusic.com/music.html Mister F Music page]</ref>
Ross has released 3 mixtapes under the name [[Mr. F]], and also had a large hand in the production of [[ミラクルミュージカル]]'s album [[Hawaii: Part II]].<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/a5ouhk/we_are_joe_hawley_ross_federman_and_bora_karaca/ ミラクルミュージカル Reddit AMA] ''Reddit''.</ref><ref>[http://www.misterfmusic.com/music.html Mister F Music page] ''Mister F''.</ref>


In 2011 Ross co-produced 'The Good Company EP' by Shane MauX. According to the bandcamp page for the EP, Shane describes it as: <i>"a collection of songs I made after Ross Federman (from the band Tally Hall) asked me if i wanted to rap over some beats he made."</i> <ref>[https://shanemaux.bandcamp.com/album/the-good-company-ep Shane MauX - The Good Company EP. Bandcamp.]</ref> Shane Maux later contributed vocals to ミラクルミュージカル's track [[Labyrinth]] from the album [[Hawaii: Part II]]<ref>[https://bandcamp.com/recommended/miraclemusical Miracle Musical Recommends - Bandcamp. Shane MauX "Labyrinth" featured artist]</ref>
In 2011 Ross co-produced 'The Good Company EP' by [[Shane Maux]]. According to the bandcamp page for the EP, Shane describes it as: <i>"a collection of songs I made after Ross Federman (from the band Tally Hall) asked me if i wanted to rap over some beats he made."</i> <ref>[https://shanemaux.bandcamp.com/album/the-good-company-ep Shane MauX - The Good Company EP. Bandcamp.] ''Bandcamp''</ref> Shane Maux later contributed vocals to ミラクルミュージカル's track [[Labyrinth]] from the album [[Hawaii: Part II]]<ref>[https://bandcamp.com/recommended/miraclemusical Miracle Musical Recommends - Bandcamp. Shane MauX "Labyrinth" featured artist] ''Bandcamp''.</ref>


Ross recorded, produced, and mixed The Carrels' self-titled EP, as well as playing a number of instruments for the recording. The Carrels EP was released June 19th, 2011<ref>[https://thecarrels.bandcamp.com/ The Carrels - Bandcamp]</ref><ref>[http://www.misterfmusic.com/music.html Mister F - Music page.]</ref>
Ross recorded, produced, and mixed The Carrels' self-titled EP, as well as playing a number of instruments for the recording. The Carrels EP was released June 19th, 2011<ref>[https://thecarrels.bandcamp.com/ The Carrels - Bandcamp] ''Bandcamp''.</ref><ref>[http://www.misterfmusic.com/music.html Mister F - Music page.] ''Mister F''</ref>


Ross remixed Charline Kaye's song "I Dream an Ocean", which was released on an album of remixes on February 26th, 2013.<ref>[https://charlenekaye.bandcamp.com/track/i-dream-an-ocean-ross-federman-remix I Dream an Ocean - Ross Federman Remix| Charlene Kaye]</ref> Charline Kaye also contributed vocals to the ミラクルミュージカル track Labyrinth.
Ross remixed Charline Kaye's song "I Dream an Ocean", which was released on an album of remixes on February 26th, 2013.<ref>[https://charlenekaye.bandcamp.com/track/i-dream-an-ocean-ross-federman-remix I Dream an Ocean - Ross Federman Remix| Charlene Kaye] ''Bandcamp''.</ref> Charline Kaye also contributed vocals to the ミラクルミュージカル track Labyrinth.


Ross also plays drums in the band Autumn York<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/pg/autumnyorkofficial/about/ Autumn York Band Facebook Page]</ref>
Ross also plays drums in the band Autumn York<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/pg/autumnyorkofficial/about/ Autumn York Band Facebook Page] ''Facebook''.</ref>


In January 2018 the band Abject Joy released an EP entitled 'Home', on which Ross played some drums.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/ross.federman/posts/10109588284527763 Ross talking on Facebook about him playing drums on Abject Joy's EP]</ref>
In January 2018 the band Abject Joy released an EP entitled 'Home', on which Ross played some drums.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/ross.federman/posts/10109588284527763 Ross talking on Facebook about him playing drums on Abject Joy's EP] ''Facebook''.</ref>


== Fun Facts ==
== Trivia ==
* Ross's middle name is Steven.
* Ross recently discovered this page and doesn't really like emo music all that much.{{cn}}
* Ross recently discovered this page and doesn't really like emo music all that much.<sup>[Citation Needed]<sup>
* He is a very big fan of the album "Dookie" by Green Day<ref>[https://twitter.com/rossfederman/status/899744904116654082 Tweet about Dookie by Green Day]</ref>
* He is a very big fan of the album "Dookie" by Green Day<ref>[https://twitter.com/rossfederman/status/899744904116654082 Tweet about Dookie by Green Day]</ref>
* Ross doesn't know much about Winnipeg.<ref name="RJJJRadio2018">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12cVp9hYBmQ Joe and Ross on Jimmy Jam Radio, 02/21/2018. YouTube.]</ref>
* Ross is the youngest member of Tally Hall, despite his salt & pepper hair color, and stern jawline.
* Ross is the youngest member of Tally Hall, despite his salt & pepper hair color, and stern jawline.
*Ross’s hair is naturally gray, and started turning so around age 15, and he hasn’t even considered dying it and has embraced it.<ref>[https://twitter.com/rossfederman/status/1088224884260524032 Tweet about his hair colour]</ref>
*Ross’s hair is naturally gray, and started turning so around age 15, and he hasn’t even considered dying it and has embraced it.<ref>[https://twitter.com/rossfederman/status/1088224884260524032 Tweet about his hair colour]</ref>
*He’ll probably respond to you on Twitter.
*Ross was also a voice actor as one of the general public in the video game L.A. Noire<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2354675/ Ross Federman IMDB.]</ref> Attempts have been made to find lines he recorded, but none have been found so it is possible these lines were unused.
*Ross was also a voice actor as one of the general public in the video game L.A. Noire<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2354675/ Ross Federman IMDB.]</ref>
* In 2006, Ross recommended OK Computer by Radiohead, Illinois by Sufjan Stevens, Abbey Road by [[The Beatles]], Before These Crowded Streets by Dave Matthews Band, and Ben Folds Five's self-titled album on Amazon.com. <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071016065034/http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/guides/guide-display/-/2SJFEYVUIU13H Tally Hall's Picks @ Amazon.com (Archived)] Via The Wayback Machine.</ref>
* Ross' favorite ice cream flavor is mint chocolate chip.
* Ross is Jewish.
* Ross is Married to Ashley L Gard and has his first child in 2022
* Ross' favorite song on Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum is [[Haiku]].<ref name="COLTH2008">[https://web.archive.org/web/20230329190716/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/966813785677512734/1014456137535471616/tally-hall--collegian--april-2008--pg.-2-extralarge_1216402092342_1.jpg Collegian Interview. April 2008.]</ref>
* Ross learned to drum on a drum kit donated to Lahser High School by Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SonicLunch/status/1584896766989606912?s=20&t=OXbOp6Peu0gtdORQUnW1QA Sonic Lunch tweet regarding Ross learning drumming on Chad Smith's drum kit.]</ref>


==Songs==
==Songs==
* [[Black Rainbows]]
The following is an alphabetical compilation of the songs Ross Federman has written or helped to write:
* [[The Apologue of Hot Rod Duncan]]
<categorytree mode=pages hideroot=on>Songs by Ross Federman</categorytree>
* [[Mucka Blucka]]


== External Links ==
== External Links ==
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Revision as of 09:52, 21 April 2024

Ross Federman
Ross federman portrait 01 hallmanac.png
Current member of Tally Hall
Date of Birth: January 30, 1985 (39 as of 2024)
Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, MI
Current resident of: Boston, MA
Other Names: Mr. F / RS Federman. / Rossy

Ross Steven Federman, better known as Ross Federman, is a drummer, DJ, and member of the band Tally Hall. He was the last member to join Tally Hall.

Biography

Ross Federman started drumming from a fairly early age, and was friends with Tally Hall member Joe Hawley at Lahser High School. Ross was also a member of the school's marching band, and later at the University of Michigan he would play drums for many bands on campus.[1]

He joined Tally Hall in 2004 after the band's original drummer Steve Gallagher quit in May of 2004. Ross was invited to try out for the band by Joe after remembering a time him and Ross met years back. Ross recalls another very good drummer by the name of Mike Swain also trying out at the same time and assumed there must not have been quite as good a personality mesh with Swain, because his talents were enough to get the job.

Ross was an undergrad, studying science, but put his studies on hiatus to play and tour with Tally Hall. Ross later went back to finish the degree that he started.[2]

Though primarily the drummer for Tally Hall, Ross sang the lead vocals for Mucka Blucka, and also sang for their live cover of Everyday by Buddy Holly.[3][4] He also contributed his voice as the rapid-fire auctioneer in The Bidding.[5]

In Tally Hall's Internet Show Ross is the shark that can be seen drumming in various locales.[3]

Ross moved to Brooklyn in 2008, where he discovered a love for DJ'ing and composing song mash-ups. He DJs under the name of Mr. F.

Between the years of 2013 and 2017, Ross had 7 published scientific papers[6][7]

In 2016, Ross furthered his studies by studying for a Ph.D. in Immunology at the Yale School of Medicine[2][8]

Equipment

in 2005 and 2006 Ross used a pearl session custom smx.
10x10 hi tom
12x10 med tom
14x16 floor tom
14x5 snare
22x16 bass drum

To date, Ross has used 2 custom printed bass drum heads with the Tally Hall logo on them. The first only contained the Tally Hall logo, and later he used one with the Tally Hall logo and Pearl logo printed on it also.

Cymbals

Zildjian A series 14" hats
Zildjian A series 18" A custom crash
Zildjian A series 22" Custom ping ride
Zildjian A series 17" Custom crash
Zildjian A 17" Custom projection crash

G&E cymbals

Bosphorus 20" traditional series thin ride
Bosphorus 14" black pearl series hi hats

Drumsticks

He used Vator fusions then later switched to Vator 1As

Personal Life

Ross has a brother, Max.[9]

Ross, now living and working in and around Boston, Massachusettes and married Ashley Gard in June 2018.

On April 27th, 2022, they had their first baby at Brigham and Women's Hospital.[10]

Other Projects

Ross has released 3 mixtapes under the name Mr. F, and also had a large hand in the production of ミラクルミュージカル's album Hawaii: Part II.[11][12]

In 2011 Ross co-produced 'The Good Company EP' by Shane Maux. According to the bandcamp page for the EP, Shane describes it as: "a collection of songs I made after Ross Federman (from the band Tally Hall) asked me if i wanted to rap over some beats he made." [13] Shane Maux later contributed vocals to ミラクルミュージカル's track Labyrinth from the album Hawaii: Part II[14]

Ross recorded, produced, and mixed The Carrels' self-titled EP, as well as playing a number of instruments for the recording. The Carrels EP was released June 19th, 2011[15][16]

Ross remixed Charline Kaye's song "I Dream an Ocean", which was released on an album of remixes on February 26th, 2013.[17] Charline Kaye also contributed vocals to the ミラクルミュージカル track Labyrinth.

Ross also plays drums in the band Autumn York[18]

In January 2018 the band Abject Joy released an EP entitled 'Home', on which Ross played some drums.[19]

Trivia

  • Ross recently discovered this page and doesn't really like emo music all that much.[citation needed]
  • He is a very big fan of the album "Dookie" by Green Day[20]
  • Ross doesn't know much about Winnipeg.[21]
  • Ross is the youngest member of Tally Hall, despite his salt & pepper hair color, and stern jawline.
  • Ross’s hair is naturally gray, and started turning so around age 15, and he hasn’t even considered dying it and has embraced it.[22]
  • Ross was also a voice actor as one of the general public in the video game L.A. Noire[23] Attempts have been made to find lines he recorded, but none have been found so it is possible these lines were unused.
  • In 2006, Ross recommended OK Computer by Radiohead, Illinois by Sufjan Stevens, Abbey Road by The Beatles, Before These Crowded Streets by Dave Matthews Band, and Ben Folds Five's self-titled album on Amazon.com. [24]
  • Ross' favorite ice cream flavor is mint chocolate chip.
  • Ross is Jewish.
  • Ross is Married to Ashley L Gard and has his first child in 2022
  • Ross' favorite song on Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum is Haiku.[25]
  • Ross learned to drum on a drum kit donated to Lahser High School by Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers.[26]

Songs

The following is an alphabetical compilation of the songs Ross Federman has written or helped to write:

External Links

References