Performance Spotlight: Ash Soan - "Slave To The Rhythm"

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  • Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
  • VF Artist Ash Soan performs "Slave To The Rhythm" by Grace Jones!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 187

  • @abbdrums
    @abbdrums 8 років тому +98

    That groove is deeeep👌🏼

    • @jayjay1drum1skate
      @jayjay1drum1skate 8 років тому +3

      hahaaa Austin you're a legend... at what point did you go "mmmmmm!!"??

    • @abbdrums
      @abbdrums 8 років тому +4

      as soon as he started groovin lol

    • @jayjay1drum1skate
      @jayjay1drum1skate 8 років тому +1

      haha me too man me too! surprised you didn't enter the most recent playalong contest with his track! I must thank you btw because I wouldn't have been able to do half the things I did to record mine if it wasn't for your video series and it ended up getting featured! Keep killing the game braah.

    • @abbdrums
      @abbdrums 8 років тому +1

      oh wow, that's awesome man... congrats! for some reason I usually find out about these playalongs way too late to jump on board. i pretty much just learn about them when I see everyones versions of it and then I'm like welp, I'm too late haha

  • @ovaisnaqvi1965
    @ovaisnaqvi1965 4 роки тому +30

    He’s unbelievable. Love his playing after decades of Tony Thompson, Omar Hakim, Ian Paice, Simon Philips, Billy Cobham, Steve Gadd, Steve Smith. Ash is up there.

  • @georgykishtoo9777
    @georgykishtoo9777 2 роки тому +5

    The pleasure he takes playing that two-bar loop on and on. What a fabulous groove.

  • @Aerospacer77
    @Aerospacer77 7 років тому +72

    I love this guys shuffle grooves. Reminds me of the great Jeff Porcaro

    • @caspervanhelvoirt
      @caspervanhelvoirt 7 років тому +4

      exactly! The clean sound too. I'm a Jeff fan since I can remember, the go-to drummer for me. Lately Ash Soan is getting on my radar too (although I know I'm quite late to the party lol)

    • @andreassteenhaut3645
      @andreassteenhaut3645 7 років тому +6

      Exactly! I just saw his drum clinic organized by Zildjian and he mentioned his three main influences: Porcaro, Bonham and Purdie. All well know for their shuffle.

    • @caspervanhelvoirt
      @caspervanhelvoirt 7 років тому

      Andreas Steenhaut You were there as well! Nice hahah

    • @bjornmendizabaldrums
      @bjornmendizabaldrums 6 років тому

      Yessss...this could be an updated Boz Scaggs tune actually! I'd only love the hats a bit higher in the mix...

    • @thebbc3522
      @thebbc3522 3 роки тому +2

      Yeaaah... That's why he sounds similar! I've been thinking who he sounds like and this is it, the great Jeff porcaro

  • @Willspurling
    @Willspurling 2 роки тому +27

    Imagine being so good at playing time that no producer would dream of trying to shift your beats on the grid?! That’s where Ash is at!

    • @nosfy
      @nosfy 2 роки тому +2

      such a good way to put it and a truly underrated skill, especially in the era of machine beats and whatnot!!

  • @johnorofino9390
    @johnorofino9390 9 місяців тому

    Bravo! You are one of my favorite drummers - You are the definition of " in the pocket" And this is to a pre-recorded track! Thank you for posting.

  • @HuckFinn212
    @HuckFinn212 Рік тому

    What a great shuffle! His fills are so musical! Great recording as well! I see the Audient in the rack! The Hihat sounds just amazing! The love the ending!

  • @RobertundPetra
    @RobertundPetra 8 років тому +14

    I would die for Ash´s playback track! Sounded like a mix without effects. That would be very educative to listen to. At least for me as an audio engineer. I worked for 20 years as a live sound engineer and everywhere i started my work listening to this track to find out how the venue sounded :)

    • @adammartin7007
      @adammartin7007 5 років тому +4

      Watching this video made me realise the multitrack has been leaked online. Google it and you'll find it, I've just downloaded it and it's amazing to hear how the track is put together.

  • @TheTiomaza
    @TheTiomaza 8 років тому +21

    The atmosphere in this studio/room is amazing!

  • @dashwig
    @dashwig 4 роки тому +7

    Extremely tight & groovy - amazing drummer!
    This studio & it's atmosphere makes you want to lock the door from inside and only leave when food & toilet paper is needed.

  • @robvriens8812
    @robvriens8812 4 місяці тому

    Fantastic !!!

  • @niamhlarkin4047
    @niamhlarkin4047 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, great stuff. Love it

  • @benvad9010
    @benvad9010 6 років тому +1

    So many good drummers. This guy plays do tight. I like Tony Thompson for his sheer power.
    All kinds of great drummers.

  • @jublaim
    @jublaim 2 роки тому +1

    Kinda tracking him back from Zildjian Live:-) Really like his playing; he's like a great rhythm guitar player that knows how to keep it groovy and throw interesting things in here and there.

  • @patrickkreman5424
    @patrickkreman5424 4 роки тому +1

    Really musical playing love it so much

  • @FilipeSpadetto
    @FilipeSpadetto 8 років тому +15

    Best studio drummer!

  • @karlhungus8841
    @karlhungus8841 5 років тому +2

    I tried my hats that low. Destroyed my left thumb a few times.
    Love your groove young man

  • @misslindacjones2392
    @misslindacjones2392 6 років тому

    well done man.....true quality here...thank god that true quality still exists..... big ups :)

  • @misaelbarrera9048
    @misaelbarrera9048 4 роки тому

    De lo mejor de Ash! Qué control qué bárbaro... el inicio esta de 😰😰😰

  • @maxry1420
    @maxry1420 8 років тому

    I love that there's no shortage of great drummers to check out

  • @ruskybear6513
    @ruskybear6513 7 років тому +8

    It don't mean a thing if it ain't got the go-go swing.

  • @TheFunkster28
    @TheFunkster28 8 років тому

    Love this so much...A drum cover to one of my favourite tunes!!!

    • @amegojoseph6856
      @amegojoseph6856 3 роки тому +1

      Ash, actually played the drums to this Grace Jones song #SlaveToTheRhythm

    • @TheFunkster28
      @TheFunkster28 3 роки тому

      @@amegojoseph6856 good to know 👍🏾

    • @TheFunkster28
      @TheFunkster28 3 роки тому +1

      Actually..it was Andy Richards who played on the original...but Ash is on it on this...shuffle is on point 👌🏾

    • @amegojoseph6856
      @amegojoseph6856 3 роки тому

      Michelle, I stand corrected, but yes, Ash is on par.

    • @one-o-four889
      @one-o-four889 2 роки тому

      Michelle Myrie Michelle Myrie William "Ju Ju" House is also credited for the drums on Slave to the Rhythm.

  • @g-floyd-d8572
    @g-floyd-d8572 3 роки тому +4

    Brilliant! One of my favourite songs...

  • @vincenzovedovato4484
    @vincenzovedovato4484 3 роки тому

    ASH N. 1 !!!

  • @fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied
    @fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied 2 роки тому

    This is impressive.

  • @drummerwhosings
    @drummerwhosings Рік тому

    Aye, he's the shuffle king!!!

  • @NC17z
    @NC17z 4 роки тому +2

    I worshiped this album Trevor Horn was a god in the 80s and 90s. I just couldn't get enough of the GoGo... Every adaptation of the song was amazing.

  • @richardsiima3004
    @richardsiima3004 2 роки тому +1

    JESUS CHRIST Loves y'all

  • @ritagryphon222
    @ritagryphon222 10 місяців тому

    💜

  • @ancajurconi9306
    @ancajurconi9306 3 роки тому +1

    GREAT !! 2021 LISTENING....

  • @FEDERHYTME
    @FEDERHYTME 5 років тому +5

    Even that accidental cymbal hit at the end was on time 😂 love him.

    • @flocore
      @flocore 3 роки тому +2

      I don't think there was anything accidental in this video.

  • @Suckerpunched1
    @Suckerpunched1 4 роки тому +2

    Amazing performance. Bravo !!!

  • @13086
    @13086 6 років тому +2

    Control room, can we have a slow-mo replay of the gimmicks in the anticlimax at 3:29?

  • @gianranieribertoncini488
    @gianranieribertoncini488 3 роки тому +1

    Jeff who?!? This is real groove without useless ghost notes! ONLY GROOVE! Long live Ash!!! Thanks a lot!

  • @Rhythmattica
    @Rhythmattica 3 роки тому +1

    My absolute fav groove of all time....
    And Trev one of my most fav producers....
    But just noticed all those toms ? Hmmm... Sounds very Simmons though. Probably just a production choice...... Wonder if he had played it in the session or just added in post.

  • @ROXYMUZAK1964
    @ROXYMUZAK1964 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks to some web researches and a kind reply by Bruce Woolley I ve found the complete name of the original drummer, William "Ju Ju" House. media.fandom.com/wiki/Slave_to_the_Rhythm_(album) great drumming Ash

  • @MrShippens
    @MrShippens 5 років тому +1

    Just funny watching you playing. And that Grooooove. Awesome Mr. Soan

  • @acidbass
    @acidbass 4 місяці тому

    A highly uneconomical drum technique that has been surpassed by thousands on UA-cam

  • @diddrumdontdrum
    @diddrumdontdrum 7 років тому +1

    Superb groove playing on one of my all time favourite tracks. Ash really has the shuffle thing together. A pleasure to listen to.

  • @edreid7872
    @edreid7872 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent... One of my all time favorite songs...

  • @jondishmonmusicandstuff2753
    @jondishmonmusicandstuff2753 5 років тому +1

    Nice....can I add my flute to this in place of the syn? Let's jam!

  • @OFFICIALBLINK182DRUMCOVERS
    @OFFICIALBLINK182DRUMCOVERS 4 роки тому +2

    ICONIC TRACK

  • @SimoneMosanghini75
    @SimoneMosanghini75 5 років тому

    TOP !

  • @billharris7698
    @billharris7698 Рік тому +1

    Love his vibe and laidback pocket!

  • @drorale
    @drorale 8 років тому +1

    tones of inspiration and a gift to all of us drummers!!! thank you ASH SOAN

  • @MarkuzP66
    @MarkuzP66 6 років тому +2

    sooo tight! love it!

  • @benvad9010
    @benvad9010 6 років тому +1

    That’s exactly how I’d like to be able to play

  • @overdsizedsalmon4543
    @overdsizedsalmon4543 Рік тому

    This guy isn’t in the pocket HE IS THE POCKET

  • @DrumApe
    @DrumApe 7 років тому

    That's pretty cool, thanks

  • @ravioli1005
    @ravioli1005 2 роки тому

    in da pocket!!!

  • @BurneJonesClaire-b1v
    @BurneJonesClaire-b1v 20 днів тому

    Hall Ronald White Donald Miller Sarah

  • @Yaboroqe
    @Yaboroqe 6 років тому +1

    Ash moves better than Grace Jones...

  • @BobSchoepenjr
    @BobSchoepenjr 3 роки тому

    More pocket than this is impossible 😲

  • @dorotabednarzak7122
    @dorotabednarzak7122 6 років тому +1

    Kocham to wykonanie ♥️ mogę tego słuchać w nieskończoność 👍

  • @punacunningham9151
    @punacunningham9151 5 місяців тому

    Still a great track,very well played.

  • @stavroulakyvelou1292
    @stavroulakyvelou1292 6 років тому +1

    Beautiful! Mr.Shoan does justice to one of the great drum tracks in pop history. A lot of people here mention the late great Jeff Porcaro and one can understand why. The correlation is inevitable when we're talking about a half-time shuffle such as this. Just for history's shake though, let me point out that the drummer on the original recording is the incomparable William "Juju" House, a great drummer from the DC go-go band, EU. I urge you to check out go-go music (on which's vibe this drum beat is based on) as well as Juju. Peace!

    • @dustcurve
      @dustcurve 5 років тому

      The original track is a drum loop which makes this even more impressive

    • @kapildrums
      @kapildrums 4 роки тому +1

      @@dustcurve The original track is NOT a drum loop! It IS a live drummer!

    • @tommo3378
      @tommo3378 4 роки тому +1

      @@kapildrums correct! Ju Ju House

    • @tommo3378
      @tommo3378 4 роки тому

      Ash Shoan, friend of Sean Connery?

  • @jonashellborg8320
    @jonashellborg8320 Рік тому

    Just tried to play along : that hi hat shuffle pattern, with accents on quarter notes, swing feel, at that speed is not easy. Also while maintaining a perfect hi hat sound. Most of us trying that on a pair of New Beats will probably make them sound harsh and too loud. Ash has such good shuffle feel, and excellent dynamic control.
    ….yes, Vic Firth, nice sticks too! :-)

  • @Underhills
    @Underhills 6 років тому +1

    This guy is a trustworthy workhorse. But does he got the swing?

  • @sailmar
    @sailmar Рік тому

    BE the rhythm! Keep it up, keep it up... 🤘😎🥁 so groovy cool! I just love it!!!😍😍😍😍😍

  • @humusiclab8974
    @humusiclab8974 2 роки тому

    The groove is a two-bar sample loop of go-go drummers from DC. Playing accurately with a human loop
    Is tough. Good job!

  • @jonfcartwright479
    @jonfcartwright479 7 років тому

    Fun to see this. Fantastic production on the original release ( Trevor Horn)-- Use to play along to this when it came out on vinyl he's obviously got it however I don't care for how choked the drums are. Yea it's studio stuff but them cans are grand in and of themselves. Let em bounce and sing a tad more… 🙂

  • @csiguba9329
    @csiguba9329 3 роки тому

    What's in his pocket?

  • @jamescassidy3995
    @jamescassidy3995 6 років тому +1

    Fabulous groove.

  • @luigicannizzo2669
    @luigicannizzo2669 4 роки тому

    Very Special Nice. .. Great Sound' s and Touch Filling on Mood Groovy. .. ☺😊😀/💙💙💙/👍👌👏

  • @jimlorrimore7306
    @jimlorrimore7306 Рік тому

    Amazing, just amazing! I assumed the drumming on the album was multi recorded, but you showed it can be done live, wow!

  • @ElectricRay
    @ElectricRay 5 місяців тому

    this is really neat.

  • @DarrenAudioguy
    @DarrenAudioguy 2 роки тому

    Wow - new favourite drummer! So far into the pocket he's right down the trouser leg and into the sock.

  • @AmrddH
    @AmrddH 8 років тому +1

    great feel!

  • @kieronbowker9983
    @kieronbowker9983 Рік тому

    Man/machine. Few finer.

  • @philkimber8086
    @philkimber8086 4 роки тому

    This is great but it’s not the pattern played on the original track which is even more difficult to play!!

  • @sasufreqchann
    @sasufreqchann 2 роки тому

    a bit stiff lol

  • @emmanuelrori
    @emmanuelrori 5 років тому

    have some video of your recording equipment? blessings

  • @davidezecchi450
    @davidezecchi450 3 роки тому

    MR. SHUFFLE 👍🔝

  • @amegojoseph6856
    @amegojoseph6856 3 роки тому

    Classic Ash grooves, made famous with 'Slave to the Rhythm'

  • @anthonyskellern5970
    @anthonyskellern5970 Рік тому

    Great job!

  • @sanchocabatay
    @sanchocabatay 5 років тому

    Shuffle!!!!

  • @nelskudler
    @nelskudler 4 роки тому

    Master

  • @RicoMontana2010
    @RicoMontana2010 3 роки тому

    Tight !! The shuffle and the kick are so solid. A joy to the ears

  • @fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied
    @fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied 2 роки тому

    It’s an awesome drum part, just so smooth….a DC go go beat.

  • @burger1113
    @burger1113 6 років тому

    Sounds like she could sing many keys above that and just chill

  • @berniz2282
    @berniz2282 4 роки тому

    GROOVE AND EASY GROOVE... FOR HIM ! ! THANKS

  • @AiMR
    @AiMR 7 років тому

    This is considered a shuffle, no? What is a shuffle exactly, musically speaking?

    • @TheCaptainhenson
      @TheCaptainhenson 6 років тому

      A shuffle is often recognized by the rhythm played on the hi hat! The hi hat plays the downbeat (1,2,3,4) and also the "a" before each downbeat (1e&a2e&a3e&a4e&a), with a swung feel. Ash is playing a halftime shuffle in this video, but I believe the shuffle originated as a double time groove played in blues music. Hope this helps!

  • @TheOlvan
    @TheOlvan 3 роки тому

    God he sits high. Groove is undeniable!

  • @sevenpro
    @sevenpro 8 років тому

    Beautiful pocket Ash! I love it! Groove on.........

  • @mrbucket75
    @mrbucket75 8 років тому

    Wow, beautiful kit. Fun to watch!

  • @berndthiel613
    @berndthiel613 Рік тому

    , ......... so simple , ..... so great !

  • @drumbb
    @drumbb 7 років тому

    Great groove, playing for the song. Enjoyed it immensely.

  • @gwb111
    @gwb111 4 роки тому

    yep. brilliant. not many can do that.

  • @michaelkievernagel6824
    @michaelkievernagel6824 5 місяців тому

    Boah, is der gut

  • @odeskoo
    @odeskoo 2 роки тому

    swing iz king no doubt

  • @jupol143
    @jupol143 Рік тому

    So smooth, great cover!

  • @JohnvKampen
    @JohnvKampen 3 роки тому

    Good! In the Groove!

  • @HaydesGrooves
    @HaydesGrooves 8 років тому

    Who was the original drummer for this song?? Have been listening to it since I was in nappies. Groove is deep as fuck!!

    • @arj446_
      @arj446_ 8 років тому

      AllMusic says either Andy Richards (keyboardist, so I'd say it's programming) or William "Ju Ju" House.

    • @HaydesGrooves
      @HaydesGrooves 8 років тому

      Thomas Programed?? Hell no. That's a real drummer.

    • @krush626
      @krush626 7 років тому +2

      It is Wm "Ju Ju " House from the Washington D.C. Go-Go group, E. U....

    • @HaydesGrooves
      @HaydesGrooves 2 роки тому

      @@krush626 AMEN!!
      tHANK YOU

  • @fandisco80s
    @fandisco80s Рік тому

    Fantastic work

  • @deaterk
    @deaterk 6 років тому

    Ash is a class act. Super taste and restraint.

  • @markusfrey8022
    @markusfrey8022 3 роки тому

    What a heavenly Groove master

  • @umbertonicolamatera683
    @umbertonicolamatera683 8 років тому

    Is this play along avaible?

  • @davids9192
    @davids9192 3 роки тому

    There was a strong rumour that David Gilmour played the guitar parts on this track.

  • @hanvandenessenburg6703
    @hanvandenessenburg6703 3 роки тому

    Great what a groooooove!

  • @inkusaido
    @inkusaido 6 років тому

    ugh the white balance