The core of "Ponoć" is a traditional Balkan 3/4 (or 6/8) waltz. To make a "solid feature," avoid just playing a basic metronomic beat.
Use a deep, wood snare with moderate muffling to get that warm, vintage 70s Yugoslav sound. toma_zdravkovic_ponoc_drum_cover
Start with a subtle brush technique on the snare to mimic the traditional acoustic feel. The core of "Ponoć" is a traditional Balkan