Chad Smith Plays "By The Way" | Red Hot Chili Peppers

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  • Опубліковано 8 кві 2024
  • Released as the title track of their 2002 album, it quickly became a fan favorite and a staple in their live performances. But what makes this song stand out to drummers? Chad Smith blends elements of funk, rock, and punk seamlessly, creating a dynamic groove that underpins the entire song.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 565

  • @DrumeoOfficial
    @DrumeoOfficial  Місяць тому +189

    The level of energy and intensity 🤌🏼🔥 You can now play along to this song and Chad's most iconic RHCP songs inside Drumeo (with note-for-note sheet music AND drum-less versions of each song). Click the link to get your 7-Day Free Trial! www.Drumeo.com/trial

  • @jcr2358
    @jcr2358 Місяць тому +1476

    I love it when drumeo lets Chad out of their basement, it’s nice to let him get out for a bit

    • @willianoikawa1275
      @willianoikawa1275 Місяць тому +47

      And always with the same shirt lol

    • @nedlerswedlers19
      @nedlerswedlers19 Місяць тому +23

      He's been charging down there

    • @DavidOakesMusic
      @DavidOakesMusic Місяць тому +19

      @@willianoikawa1275 😆 All these vids were filmed at the same time obviously.

    • @Terawattplaysdrums
      @Terawattplaysdrums Місяць тому +9

      @@DavidOakesMusic yep to me seems like drumeo is a well oiled engine by now as a team,business. So much content and work they did so far for the community

    • @DrummerKiz
      @DrummerKiz Місяць тому

      😂

  • @Jayphillips1988
    @Jayphillips1988 Місяць тому +613

    I love how he just doesn't care about playing it note for note perfectly. It is so much more enjoyable to just watch him flow.

    • @C33Fernandez
      @C33Fernandez Місяць тому +15

      Performances like this remind me how important conviction is, even when you have good fundamental technique. Not saying I have good technique, but I just know that it sounds far more horrific if I'm unsure of what I want to play!

    • @Insertnameher3
      @Insertnameher3 Місяць тому +24

      Can’t blame him, would be so boring playing without improvising after all these decades

    • @raz3488
      @raz3488 Місяць тому +13

      he's just jamming. for videos like this, it's cool to see

    • @thomaspecorelli6104
      @thomaspecorelli6104 Місяць тому +3

      That’s what makes live shows amazing

  • @acsteiner1973
    @acsteiner1973 Місяць тому +351

    I don't know anything about playing drums but Chad's joy and enthusiasm in his playing is so clear, it is a blast to watch him every time.

    • @marquisdelafayette1929
      @marquisdelafayette1929 Місяць тому

      Just watched a video on a WW2 admiral Willis “Ching” Lee and dude was sent to be the woodchipper for them in DC and originally paperwork would be rubber stamped “routine, urgent,or priority” in that order. Well, he decided it wasn’t working for him so had his own rubber stamp made with the word “FRANTIC”…😂😂 they didn’t know what to do but get everything marked “FRANTIC” done immediately.
      Reminded me of Chad. Also, dude won a National rifle competition after getting a bullseye from 1000 yards. So he decided to compete in the pistol competition, despite not being there for it. Anyway gun blows up in his hand from a round with too much powder. Without skipping a beat has a friend toss him another pistol and catches with his left non dominant hand and finishes and gets another gold medal.
      Basically Chad Smith reincarnated.❤

    • @therealaustinpowers1967
      @therealaustinpowers1967 18 днів тому +1

      It's cool to see, especially considering how many times he's played it over the years.

  • @davidfortney7948
    @davidfortney7948 Місяць тому +205

    I love the quick shift from him being goofy in the intro to completely locked in from note 1

    • @cejpk
      @cejpk Місяць тому +7

      locked in + goofy at the same time

  • @joschaeltrop1954
    @joschaeltrop1954 Місяць тому +238

    I knew that he was a super cool drummer, but these live versions are crazy. Thank you for focusing on Chad’s drumming. You made my day!

  • @BahamutBreaker
    @BahamutBreaker Місяць тому +98

    I love how this song seems like the tempo speeds up and slows down throughout … but it doesn’t, actually. The BPM is very steady. Chad’s drumming stylistic and rhythm choices give that variable-tempo illusion. It’s really cool, especially the work on the toms and the ride.

    • @PurpleDreki
      @PurpleDreki Місяць тому +5

      It's called "a real human playing"!

    • @Samuri5hit84
      @Samuri5hit84 Місяць тому +5

      ​@@PurpleDreki I think it's actually good control over time dilation. A bad drummer would be out of sync with the time, a regular human would sound like you gave a monkey some sticks and it went apeshit.
      I know you're just saying it's not computerized, but I feel like the way it was said undercuts his skill.

  • @neoscylax
    @neoscylax Місяць тому +128

    I love the way Chad doesn’t feel tied to the original recording and just plays whatever he wants. Bonzo was similar. Makes me feel free to play hard and loose too 👍🏻🥁

    • @thejesseayy
      @thejesseayy Місяць тому +4

      Same here! I have a tendency when I'm just playing along with music to want to stick to the original, but I'm learning to let myself do my own thing to a certain extent

    • @benjaminvillarreal1499
      @benjaminvillarreal1499 Місяць тому

      Most drummers "play for the recording" when studio time comes. But live is another story.

    • @HenritheHorse
      @HenritheHorse 29 днів тому +1

      @@benjaminvillarreal1499 Also they might not even remember what they recorded, because some musicians improvise while recording.

    • @linkinminor10
      @linkinminor10 17 днів тому

      He gets easily bored, that's he feels to be playing in moment of not 😂

  • @LydiaVacs
    @LydiaVacs Місяць тому +152

    If there was ever someone BORN to do something- it was Chad and this song 😍

  • @ainmeile
    @ainmeile Місяць тому +32

    I love that he jammed to his own recording and played whatever he felt like in the moment

  • @oscararroyo8174
    @oscararroyo8174 Місяць тому +60

    Please continue to let Chad out of your dungeons over at Drumeo every now and then, nice to see him back

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo 2 дні тому

    I was never a RHCP fan but I just love the way Chad drums. He has so much expressive style and when needed just explodes

  • @ByOdinsBeard15
    @ByOdinsBeard15 Місяць тому +30

    He's quickly becoming my favorite drummer. Such crazy technique mixed with great instincts, it's so awesome to watch.

  • @user-jy4jp8ct9s
    @user-jy4jp8ct9s 21 день тому +8

    日本人です。退屈していた学生時代に彩りをくれたのはあなた達のバンドでした。あれから10年以上経ちますが、今でも大好きです。今年の来日は住んでいるエリアが違って行けないのですが、日本に来日していただけるだけで嬉しくてテンションがあがります。生きている間に生演奏を拝みたいです。世界の極東から愛を込めて。

  • @mogglie
    @mogglie Місяць тому +34

    Boy. What a drum mix. Drumeo is on top of their game. And chad is fantastic to watch. Loose and precise at the same time.

  • @simplastic
    @simplastic Місяць тому +35

    This album for some reason always got me with the art cover. That weird painting full of inverted colors and a woman with a smirk on her face and eyes covered. I wonder what it means... It will always be one of my favorite album covers from the RHCP along with the pool of sky from Californication.

    • @DurfMcAllister
      @DurfMcAllister Місяць тому +2

      It’s so evocative. I really Love how the colors match the sound of the record. So wonderfully dark but vibrant

    • @ellebell70
      @ellebell70 Місяць тому +5

      @@eze6982it wasn’t painted by John, it was a portrait of his girlfriend at the time Stella Schnabel, painted by her dad Julian Schnabel who is a famous artist
      John did have huge creative input on that album

    • @djdarklyceum
      @djdarklyceum 18 днів тому

      It's my favourite RHCP album. It's so melancholic yet hopeful.

  • @diegonaranjo2425
    @diegonaranjo2425 19 днів тому +10

    Chad still living in Drumeo without paying any rent 😂

  • @christopherallen355
    @christopherallen355 Місяць тому +31

    This Man has so much energy and just such an amazing vibe. Thank you Chad for all your showmanship throughout the years

  • @racketclub8269
    @racketclub8269 Місяць тому +11

    The quiet confidence of the stick twirl always gets me. That’s when you know you’re the boss

  • @shadcovert1160
    @shadcovert1160 Місяць тому +19

    He fully, completely understood the assignment. I love that he fully knows the expectation, that fellow drummers are watching. Drummers drummer. This version should be on Spotify.

  • @wallofdeath19
    @wallofdeath19 Місяць тому +34

    I would love to see the genius of Dave Lombardo and Igor Cavalera ! If I could play drums it would be because of these two. Loved seeing Chad’s playing as usual😊

  • @educostanzo
    @educostanzo Місяць тому +7

    Homie got so much control over every detail of what he's doing it looks like he's somewhere else in his mind, just chilling and vibing to the music his limbs are producing.

  • @thecreatonaut6165
    @thecreatonaut6165 Місяць тому +9

    His passion runs true. He's still having fun. Phenomenal job!

  • @bryanjason_
    @bryanjason_ 20 днів тому +2

    RHCP need to let this man start doing this for real

  • @NinjaExtreme14
    @NinjaExtreme14 Місяць тому +23

    The RHCP are my favorite band but as a guitarist I never really payed much attention to the drum parts. These videos with Chad playing just gives me such another level of appreciation for theirs songs!

    • @pvdaele
      @pvdaele Місяць тому +3

      That's odd. The best best part of RHCP is the rhythm section. I, for one, am a lot less enthousiastic about Kiedis and Frusciante. RHCP with only guitar and vocals is very bland elevator music, nowadays.

    • @NinjaExtreme14
      @NinjaExtreme14 Місяць тому

      @@pvdaele I agree with you but it just so happens that whenever I listen to them my mind just focus on the guitar parts thinking on how to play them 😅

    • @xgreco
      @xgreco Місяць тому +7

      All of them are killer musicians. Frusciante is so creative, groovy and never repeats himself in solos

  • @satevo462
    @satevo462 Місяць тому +40

    Loved the Chad Smith reference on the "cowbell".

  • @matwashington2784
    @matwashington2784 Місяць тому +25

    Not the biggest RHCP fan, but massive fan of Chad - Insane stuff dude!

    • @user-mf4gz3sp1q
      @user-mf4gz3sp1q Місяць тому +3

      ...same...the total package of power/style/energy/groove/tight/loose...
      ...I could do without Anthony rhyming his way through his entire career...

    • @KSE828
      @KSE828 25 днів тому

      This

  • @drumpolice
    @drumpolice Місяць тому +4

    This man was the reason I picked up my first pair of drum sticks. It’s now been 20 years… still to this day my favourite Drummer

  • @alanblake2020
    @alanblake2020 Місяць тому +8

    I flew all the way to Costa Rica from NYC last year to see the RHCP and turned out to be one of the greatest shows! I play guitar but I still checked this out. Thanks for this!

  • @josemanuelruiz2036
    @josemanuelruiz2036 Місяць тому +2

    His energy and flow are mesmerizing. Magnificent!!

  • @johndoh5182
    @johndoh5182 Місяць тому +1

    The true greats are always taking something they played and then doing improv in their performances. Sure, they are keeping certain patterns the same or there are riff, fills, hooks that they want to maintain but as they move through the song they throw in what they want and it's seamless.
    Such a Chad. ALWAYS fun listening to him play.

  • @MashaT22
    @MashaT22 27 днів тому +3

    Kudos to the audio engineer. I felt every drum in my Nuraphones - and that’s tough when UA-cam compresses audio! If you’re gonna feel the drums, it should be Chad pounding them! Love him!

  • @callumscott1538
    @callumscott1538 25 днів тому +2

    Chad is a masterclass is having a song form, and improvising on that based on the feel of the moment... so many little cheeky momements. Delightful!

  • @MadMarco
    @MadMarco Місяць тому +18

    Still my favorite guest on Drumeo :D

  • @SoulRollerFIN
    @SoulRollerFIN Місяць тому +2

    This made my day. Such a joy watch a master at his craft. Just crushing it, in the moment.

  • @stocktonnash
    @stocktonnash Місяць тому +3

    I can’t get enough of watching Chad Smith smash out huge hits!

  • @geocam007
    @geocam007 29 днів тому +1

    I am always impressed with Chad's drumming skill/talent since I started listening to RHCP in the 90s. Thanks Drumeo for this video.

  • @GioYoLOL
    @GioYoLOL Місяць тому

    I truly appreciate how much you showcase this man! I'm no drummer, but I've always appreciated my drummers very much! He's a natural wonder!

  • @Juninhor110
    @Juninhor110 29 днів тому

    I met Chad the night before their show in Brazil last year, and all I can say is that he is a really chill guy, and I'm really happy for being able to met him and talk to him

  • @felixbache5369
    @felixbache5369 Місяць тому +5

    No matter what you think of RHCP you have to admit this is an incredible song. One of the best choruses in rock history

  • @raouandabba1
    @raouandabba1 19 днів тому +3

    すげーーー
    カッコよすぎる😍
    レジェンドの余裕とサービス精神をめっちゃ感じた😃

  • @BoneStorm2011
    @BoneStorm2011 19 днів тому +1

    I was 18 years when this song released, this is Greatness!

  • @CptRonSolo
    @CptRonSolo Місяць тому +1

    I know absolutelty nothing about drums. But im obsessed with this channel and mesmerized by chads drumming specifically. Love rhcp, big fan

  • @scottcrawford1962
    @scottcrawford1962 Місяць тому +1

    Amazing drummer! Love his groove and he can play so many different styles.

  • @sharkzf6
    @sharkzf6 Місяць тому +11

    love Chad's grooves! 😎

  • @TylerRossDrums
    @TylerRossDrums 25 днів тому

    I appreciate the amount of skill built over the years. Bravo sir.

  • @tommygun5086
    @tommygun5086 24 дні тому +2

    His groove is out of this world!

  • @markmendozavano
    @markmendozavano Місяць тому +4

    2:17 that left drum stick was bottom side up for a bit. Love how he flipped it in half a second without missing a beat.. Earthquakes and tornadoes could happen live at that drum kit at a show and Chad still remains in pocket. Legend.

    • @naturalmystic1262
      @naturalmystic1262 6 днів тому

      Isn't it supposed to be that way when you do tappings?!!

  • @MuzicianApp
    @MuzicianApp 9 днів тому +1

    What a joy to watch, love the energy

  • @lumberjackjess1794
    @lumberjackjess1794 29 днів тому +1

    That hi hat groove he does in the beginning with the clicks on the snare are amazing! Absolutely love the tom groove he does as well. In my opinion, the most impressive part of this video was the hi hat fix he does at around 1:51 with a slick stick change was so cool! Great video, great drummer

  • @primalconcretesledge3137
    @primalconcretesledge3137 Місяць тому +2

    I love all the changes from the album version - this dude can really belt it out!

  • @jaylocked9072
    @jaylocked9072 Місяць тому +1

    I love watching Chad jam along to songs because he's just like every teenage drummer ever whose been taking lessons for a while and has some intermediate to advanced skills... trying to just throw as many strokes and tricks in there as you can muster without falling crazily out of time. It's just nice to see a great recording drummer be just like one of us Weekend duffers when jamming along to our favourite tunes.

  • @FoxPopuliMusic
    @FoxPopuliMusic Місяць тому +1

    Watching one of my greatest influences play one of the songs that started an entire journey goes straight to the soul. Cheers Chad, thanks Drumeo!

  • @phnx1989
    @phnx1989 27 днів тому

    Love the jazz swing ending. Superb drummer!

  • @totchichat
    @totchichat 15 днів тому +1

    This is so enjoyable and made me think that RHCP’s music is truly from heaven, so satisfying.

  • @krisdaschwab912
    @krisdaschwab912 Місяць тому +4

    Still my favorite RHCP song. Glad to see it here.

  • @localbod
    @localbod Місяць тому

    What a phenomenal musician.
    Killer tone and sublime feel.

  • @steveallat6117
    @steveallat6117 27 днів тому +2

    Damn I love watching him play, he is SO musical . . . right inside the song, playing with such confidence and fun that there can be no 'wrong' strokes.

  • @HelenNetallica
    @HelenNetallica Місяць тому +1

    THIS SONGGG!!!❤️❤️..He’s baaaaackkk!…love Chad and his kick ass drumming!❤

  • @justinmason5307
    @justinmason5307 25 днів тому

    if you have heard this song before, close your eyes and listen to this video.. there is a maniac playing the drums so unbelievably precise.. it is great talent. nice work chad. thanks for the upload Drumeo. tribute or not this talent captured is unparalleled

  • @MegaWeagle
    @MegaWeagle 26 днів тому +1

    Hes just so much fun to watch!

  • @SpagmanAus
    @SpagmanAus Місяць тому

    man the energy through that is off the chart. insane!

  • @viharkottakota1849
    @viharkottakota1849 Місяць тому +7

    the legend is back.

  • @mauricioac
    @mauricioac Місяць тому

    The sound mix is just soooo good

  • @RafaelLeandroNakagawa
    @RafaelLeandroNakagawa 14 днів тому

    really this is a great work, complete artist

  • @areslisan1034
    @areslisan1034 Місяць тому

    Finally, I watched all your videos with Chad Smith and waited weeks for this song. Super Video!

  • @txdbstx8967
    @txdbstx8967 Місяць тому +1

    Master class!!! Chad is a fun, energetic and an overall brilliant drummer! RHCP is 🔥🔥🔥

  • @joannblondin8980
    @joannblondin8980 29 днів тому +1

    Man❤❤love the way you are getting better and better

  • @Zeal808
    @Zeal808 Місяць тому

    Experiencing this song live is so fun! Saw the band for the first time two years ago, incredible!

  • @roverplug6002
    @roverplug6002 20 днів тому +1

    I love you RHCP!❤

  • @anthonyrobinson3514
    @anthonyrobinson3514 27 днів тому +1

    Chad is a damn master at his craft love to hear this guy play drums on anything

    • @anthonyrobinson3514
      @anthonyrobinson3514 27 днів тому

      ……oh and Chads def more talented at his thing then Will is at his acting thing hell Chad might even be better at that too lol and no shot at Will love him to also a genius! But god damn Chad can play some drums

  • @ZabdielDuran
    @ZabdielDuran Місяць тому

    En 2005 cuando salió el video Dani California y lo vi tocar batería fue mi inspiración para apasionarme con este maravilloso instrumento 🥁
    Cada vez que lo veo tocar miro su energía y pasión
    Tenemos Chad Smith para rato!!!!

  • @LongLiveGameplay
    @LongLiveGameplay Місяць тому +2

    Chad the Tank is back, completely in symbiosis with his song. TOP

  • @janetperez7998
    @janetperez7998 Місяць тому

    One of my all time favorite rhcp songs!!!!

  • @drumcrazycrary
    @drumcrazycrary Місяць тому +1

    He is the King of flow & improvising. Man was that good!!🥁🔥🎸🔥

  • @kritiqcull
    @kritiqcull Місяць тому

    Not sure who is better, chad or drumeo? Top notch together!! ❤

  • @francescomollica1693
    @francescomollica1693 21 день тому

    Amazing 😮 what a drummer ❤ perfection!!

  • @Hammie-the-barber
    @Hammie-the-barber Місяць тому +1

    Haha,Love to watch Chad.dude makes it look so easy.thanks drumeo

  • @tbaylo4034
    @tbaylo4034 Місяць тому

    Can’t wait for the full interview!!

  • @Darrylizer1
    @Darrylizer1 Місяць тому +3

    I'm not a Peppers fan but Chad is and has been a great drummer forever now.

  • @user-nc4me3mk4h
    @user-nc4me3mk4h 22 дні тому

    I’m lookin forward to seein in Japan!!! I love Chad!!

  • @heusker
    @heusker 16 днів тому +4

    Something about it makes me start to tear up. A master at work, someone who has put so much time into something that they exert almost effortless power. A dying art. People don't really care about live music too much anymore; it's nowhere near as powerful and meaningful as it used to be, due to other media distractions today and perhaps a lack of truly gifted artists. But when you see it in action up close, those drum hits that you've only experienced on an MP3 take on a new life of their own.

  • @AC-9883
    @AC-9883 Місяць тому +2

    Keep the Chad content coming. For ever. Please

  • @K-E-N-07
    @K-E-N-07 Місяць тому +4

    Chad adds to my flavour to the Chilli's sound. He's perfect that band

  • @iLL3571
    @iLL3571 Місяць тому

    One of the favorite songs of my teen years

  • @vanominator
    @vanominator Місяць тому

    love it! greetings from Slovakia

  • @faustoutloud
    @faustoutloud Місяць тому +3

    Lets Bring Chad back and just let the Man Rift for an Hour. Whos with that.

  • @FranciscoIannello
    @FranciscoIannello Місяць тому +1

    Chad has something, I don't know what, but is so much fun to watch that other drummers

  • @Billybobjr707
    @Billybobjr707 Місяць тому +1

    MORE CHAD PLEASE!!!!

  • @fjco6233
    @fjco6233 9 днів тому

    One of my drum hero.

  • @jaymac6831
    @jaymac6831 Місяць тому +2

    Chad is one of my favourite drummers. Love the personality and the energy he brings to the drums...I like the way he did that little jazz vibe at the end.

  • @dylantaylor6228
    @dylantaylor6228 Місяць тому

    Simply beautiful

  • @nabetetsu4662
    @nabetetsu4662 17 днів тому +1

    いつ見てもカッコいいなぁ☺

  • @jeffyoung9341
    @jeffyoung9341 Місяць тому +2

    Not a drummer, but I love watching Chad play!

  • @jonasschramme
    @jonasschramme Місяць тому

    Perfect for lunchbreak. Nice videos, keep going :) And Chad is simply the best

  • @last1second
    @last1second Місяць тому

    Watching passionate veteran musicians just go ham on their instrument puts smile on my face

  • @ThreeFortySeven
    @ThreeFortySeven 29 днів тому

    I love the syncopation on the hi hat. Nice touch 👍

  • @andreacultraro4719
    @andreacultraro4719 Місяць тому +1

    What a beast you are, Chad ❤

  • @FarDeity
    @FarDeity Місяць тому

    Blew the song out of the park as usual! 🤯

  • @TeukuArdo
    @TeukuArdo Місяць тому +1

    Man.. just how many Chad’s videos you got, Drumeo? Keep ‘em coming.. 😂