This is part of a great series Drumeo does where they take well-known drummers, have them listen to something new, and recreate the track. Typically, a breakdown occurs over a series of takes in...
This is part of a great series Drumeo does where they take well-known drummers, have them listen to something new, and recreate the track. Typically, a breakdown occurs over a series of takes in which the drummer pieces together their role in a drumless version of the song.
Chad Smith listened for the first few bars and nailed the vibe of the song. The only real stumble he had was at the end where he thought there was more and the song cuts off.
I'd never watched this series before, but this video got me hooked. He took a song he'd never heard before and, with some minor stylistic differences, effectively replicated the original drum part with no takes. I'm not a drummer (I do a lot of drum programming), but there's something to be said about somebody with the ability to just insert themselves into a track they haven't heard before and fill out every change without missing a beat.
My favorite one is Dirk Verbeuren from Megadeth doing the Killers' Mr. Brightside. I've listened a couple times, and I think I actually enjoy his version more! It's a lot of fun watching talented...
My favorite one is Dirk Verbeuren from Megadeth doing the Killers' Mr. Brightside. I've listened a couple times, and I think I actually enjoy his version more! It's a lot of fun watching talented musicians work. Chad Smith is an absolute monster...
That Dirk Verbeuren video was one I just watched and was interesting because he approaches most of the song in half time, and these sneaky triple ghost notes on the kicks and other obviously...
That Dirk Verbeuren video was one I just watched and was interesting because he approaches most of the song in half time, and these sneaky triple ghost notes on the kicks and other obviously metal, but still effective flourishes that don't throw anything off. He completely changes the vibe in a very floaty way, whereas the drums seem to anchor the original track down.
Pro drummer here. I have to do this kind of thing on stage often. It's not a magic trick. Being able to play a new song on the fly or with minimal prep time is an important skill for a working...
Pro drummer here. I have to do this kind of thing on stage often. It's not a magic trick. Being able to play a new song on the fly or with minimal prep time is an important skill for a working drummer.
On Saturday I did a gig with an organ trio. On a three hour gig, we did five songs I had played before (two jazz standards, a jazz/funk jam, and a couple of old soul hits). There were a few more that I listened to once the night before (bandleader sent me a playlist but I didn't have time to dig in) and a few more that I had never heard. But if you're watching and listening to what's going on, and you have a good command of the instrument and a deep vocabulary of grooves and feels and song forms, you can get through almost any gig and make it sound like you know what's up.
I don't have it in me to type a longer response at the moment, but I'm happy to answer questions about my process on this kind of thing.
The only reason I'm subbed to this channel, watching amazing artists learn new songs in the shortest time possible and hearing their own renditions to already incredible tracks is my jam. Chad did...
The only reason I'm subbed to this channel, watching amazing artists learn new songs in the shortest time possible and hearing their own renditions to already incredible tracks is my jam.
Chad did a giga on this one, barely heard the whole song before laying waste to all the doubters
This is part of a great series Drumeo does where they take well-known drummers, have them listen to something new, and recreate the track. Typically, a breakdown occurs over a series of takes in which the drummer pieces together their role in a drumless version of the song.
Chad Smith listened for the first few bars and nailed the vibe of the song. The only real stumble he had was at the end where he thought there was more and the song cuts off.
I'd never watched this series before, but this video got me hooked. He took a song he'd never heard before and, with some minor stylistic differences, effectively replicated the original drum part with no takes. I'm not a drummer (I do a lot of drum programming), but there's something to be said about somebody with the ability to just insert themselves into a track they haven't heard before and fill out every change without missing a beat.
My favorite one is Dirk Verbeuren from Megadeth doing the Killers' Mr. Brightside. I've listened a couple times, and I think I actually enjoy his version more! It's a lot of fun watching talented musicians work. Chad Smith is an absolute monster...
That Dirk Verbeuren video was one I just watched and was interesting because he approaches most of the song in half time, and these sneaky triple ghost notes on the kicks and other obviously metal, but still effective flourishes that don't throw anything off. He completely changes the vibe in a very floaty way, whereas the drums seem to anchor the original track down.
Pro drummer here. I have to do this kind of thing on stage often. It's not a magic trick. Being able to play a new song on the fly or with minimal prep time is an important skill for a working drummer.
On Saturday I did a gig with an organ trio. On a three hour gig, we did five songs I had played before (two jazz standards, a jazz/funk jam, and a couple of old soul hits). There were a few more that I listened to once the night before (bandleader sent me a playlist but I didn't have time to dig in) and a few more that I had never heard. But if you're watching and listening to what's going on, and you have a good command of the instrument and a deep vocabulary of grooves and feels and song forms, you can get through almost any gig and make it sound like you know what's up.
I don't have it in me to type a longer response at the moment, but I'm happy to answer questions about my process on this kind of thing.
The only reason I'm subbed to this channel, watching amazing artists learn new songs in the shortest time possible and hearing their own renditions to already incredible tracks is my jam.
Chad did a giga on this one, barely heard the whole song before laying waste to all the doubters
This is so cool. I watched a couple more but definitely gonna save some for tomorrow.