Woodinblack Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 10 minutes ago, Rich said: To my great good fortune, I have only ever played with really good drummers. I'm a very lucky bassist. I only how good the drummers I played with were good when I finally played with a bad drummer. That makes the whole thing pointless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.F.Sorrow Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 A drummer who LISTENS? Do they actually exist? 😁 Not quite my kind of music but I enjoyed watching that. The playing was pretty standard stuff but his musical memory is very impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Rich said: To my great good fortune, I have only ever played with really good drummers. I'm a very lucky bassist. I can say I've only played in bands with really good drummers (one of whom is now a senior examiner for Rock School grades and another who is now drum tech for Rufus Taylor) but I have had the misfortune of playing with some far from brilliant drummers at open jam sessions over the years. I'm actually really glad to have played with those bad ones though to properly appreciate what it is that a great drummer brings to a band. Edited August 17, 2020 by Painy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 31 minutes ago, Painy said: I can say I've only played in bands with really good drummers Sorry yes, that was what I meant to say. All my bandmate tubthumpers have been great, but I've auditioned or jammed alongside a few real shockers. As you say, it makes you really appreciate the good ones. I'm sure they feel the same about bassists. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) I've played with some good drummers and some not so good drummers. Some of the not so good drummers I've been in bands with for quite a while, primarily because they were nice people who enjoyed playing the music. Most of the time I'm glad to have people to play the kind of music I enjoy playing with, I don't get to pick and choose. Edited August 17, 2020 by ahpook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksterphil Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) 22 hours ago, Leonard Smalls said: This chap isn't a drummer, he's a musician who drums 😁 This 👆 A great drummer makes the band. The best interpretive drummer I've played with is on this track... Mel - who wrote, produced, played guitar and did all the vocals on this track is in the band I'm in - we're very lucky to have her. Davide Gallo is the drummer she used and did a great job of interpretation I thought. Edited August 17, 2020 by ricksterphil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 What did the drummer get on his IQ test? Saliva. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Sorry, but I cannot abide reaction videos. I could not give a flying funk about someone’s reaction to something they are watching. You Tube is drowning in them and they irritate the hell out of me. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 19 hours ago, LukeFRC said: I've watched this far too many times - he's so good I’m sure he is a good drummer, but I don’t think this video necessarily demonstrates that. I didn’t see or hear anything special - or am I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Talking about great drummers we've played with - this guy was the best (Tony Bianco). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 38 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: I’m sure he is a good drummer, but I don’t think this video necessarily demonstrates that. I didn’t see or hear anything special - or am I missing something? I direct that question to @Dad3353... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, LukeFRC said: I direct that question to @Dad3353... I thought you posted it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 12 minutes ago, LukeFRC said: I direct that question to @Dad3353... I will admin to not having watched it through to the end, and that what I did watch didn't inspire much more than recognition that the bloke plays drums just fine, albeit in slightly more muscular fashion than myself. I'd draw (cruel...) comparison to the performances of Christian Vander (Magma...), who has this style down to a 'T'. Another league altogether, in my view. So: good drummer, certainly; I won't be buying tickets to watch him. Magma..? Yes, indeed, and I'd travel..! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, Dad3353 said: Magma..? Yes, indeed, and I'd travel..! Me too! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, Dad3353 said: I will admin to not having watched it through to the end, and that what I did watch didn't inspire much more than recognition that the bloke plays drums just fine, albeit in slightly more muscular fashion than myself. I'd draw (cruel...) comparison to the performances of Christian Vander (Magma...), who has this style down to a 'T'. Another league altogether, in my view. So: good drummer, certainly; I won't be buying tickets to watch him. Magma..? Yes, indeed, and I'd travel..! I did watch to the end hoping there would a reward. There wasn’t. Adequate at best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 9 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: I thought you posted it?! I did - I’m not the expert on drumming though. i enjoyed the precision and cleanness of his playing, and how he was doing the simple things exceedingly well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Have I missed something here? I was pretty impressed by his capacity to listen and hear parts, and to log the form and breaks of a reasonably complex piece, in one listen then lay down his own interpretation pretty much on point. What are the reasons for people’s indifference to this? Genuinely interested. I’m getting the feeling I’m just easily impressed 😂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 minute ago, oldslapper said: Have I missed something here? I was pretty impressed by his capacity to listen and hear parts, and to log the form and breaks of a reasonably complex piece, in one listen then lay down his own interpretation pretty much on point. What are the reasons for people’s indifference to this? Genuinely interested. I’m getting the feeling I’m just easily impressed 😂 I think there is some confusion. My comments were in relation to the ‘Beat It’ video. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, oldslapper said: ... I’m getting the feeling I’m just easily impressed 😂 You and me both, I fear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 minute ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: I think there is some confusion. My comments were in relation to the ‘Beat It’ video. Indeed, and answered as such. There's some 'cool' in other reactions, though. Maybe I've (we've..?) been dabbling only in the shallow end of the pool..? I though the fellow worked wonders; others seem to think it simply 'Bof..!'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: I think there is some confusion. My comments were in relation to the ‘Beat It’ video. Not difficult in my case 🥳 cheerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Bloody drummers, what do they know...! Just seen this, thought it amusing... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, peteb said: Bloody drummers, what do they know...! Just seen this, thought it amusing... Now you’re talking. MM is quality. Seen him a few times and never ceases to amaze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 But can they do it upside down on a rollercoaster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, LukeFRC said: I did - I’m not the expert on drumming though. i enjoyed the precision and cleanness of his playing, and how he was doing the simple things exceedingly well. Yes, sometimes KISS is a very useful tool in a band context. As long as you get something out of it, that’s all that counts. As we’re in a sharing mode, this is one of my favourite drum clips. I’ve seen Jean-Paul many times and really enjoy watching what he does. Proof, of it were needed, that you don’t need a massive kit to be effective. Great band, great song, great drummer - but all in my humble opinion and I won’t be offended if it doesn’t do anything for you 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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