Ludwig Vistalite 50th Anniversary w/Jon Theodore

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  • Опубліковано 24 лют 2022
  • Make way for the latest explosion of color as we celebrate 50 years of Vistalite Drums!
    Decades of unrivaled power, performance, and innovation - Unrestrained style with an individualist spirit that took drums to new heights. We celebrate a milestone of innovation and drum manufacturing for the next era of thrilling musical moments.
    We are honored to feature Ludwig artist Jon Theodore to kick-off the showcase with us - Slamming through a live recording of "Last Letter" by One Day as a Lion. Jon has spent a big part of his playing career behind Vistalite drums, performing on some of the biggest stages and celebrated records of the last 2 decades.
    The celebration of Vistalite 50th brings back collector favorites as well as alluring one-of-a-kind varieties. Red and green finish options make a return for the first time since 2009 as standard colors for the 2022 production season. Along with the expanded color options, we have five new limited production pattern options that playoff familiar rarities with a new twist!
    Join us for the next chapter of Ludwig Vistalite drums! Proudly made in the U.S.A since 1972.
    🥁: Jon Theodore
    🎚: Robert Carranza
    🎼 by: One Day As A Lion

КОМЕНТАРІ • 208

  • @ghostnotes3457
    @ghostnotes3457 2 роки тому +151

    Nobody watched that just one time

    • @AlejandroMartinez-fr6hj
      @AlejandroMartinez-fr6hj 2 роки тому +1

      For sure!

    • @JuanMartinez-vu3cc
      @JuanMartinez-vu3cc 2 роки тому

      I did it... but it's because it's the first time I watched it....

    • @virgil5650
      @virgil5650 2 роки тому +1

      I did because I about had a damn seizure!…I listened to it more than once though lol

    • @vincenzoantonelli9772
      @vincenzoantonelli9772 Рік тому +2

      You are correct sir, it is indeed my 15th time watching this

    • @snavs420
      @snavs420 Рік тому +2

      I would straight up just listen to all his Mars Volta drum stems on repeat if they were available. That's the sign of a truly great drummer.

  • @AgentHEKTAH
    @AgentHEKTAH 2 роки тому +90

    Damn, this guy is a powerful drummer.
    The reason I loved TMV so much.

    • @jchez0962
      @jchez0962 2 роки тому +11

      It hasn’t been the same since he left. I have a soft spot for deloused and Frances the mute

    • @milo8796
      @milo8796 2 роки тому +2

      I love the Theodore albums, and think Bedlam is a masterpiece with some really cool song endings. I prefer their B-Sides album to their last two records, though.

    • @stevenmonte7397
      @stevenmonte7397 Рік тому +1

      Hell yeah! TMV is why Jon is one of my top 5 ever. Such a badass!

    • @adityarifqi5286
      @adityarifqi5286 25 днів тому

      @@stevenmonte7397 what TMV?

    • @stevenmonte7397
      @stevenmonte7397 25 днів тому

      @@adityarifqi5286 The Mars Volta. He played on first two albums.

  • @chrisbrown-lu7cj
    @chrisbrown-lu7cj 10 місяців тому +7

    I often wonder how different bedlam would sound if he was playing on it. I love TP, but JT’s bombastic kick patterns are otherworldly.

    • @oui2611
      @oui2611 2 місяці тому +1

      not many people know he also played the drums in red dead redemption 2

  • @NotMyWar
    @NotMyWar 2 роки тому +45

    Love Jon Theodore! He makes me want a vistalite. Your marketing ploy is working Ludwig.

  • @daffyshakilfur3563
    @daffyshakilfur3563 Рік тому +17

    His grooves on the Lion album are infectious. Technical in away u can’t deny but also very listenable and not completely over your head .

  • @matthewjames206
    @matthewjames206 2 роки тому +21

    One of the best. I really wish One Day as a Lion would put out some new music 🤘🤘🍻

  • @racefrspace
    @racefrspace Рік тому +15

    Huge fan of this dude. Feel extremely lucky to be floored by him when seeing him a couple times live with Golden in early 2000's . Deloused is a high water mark by any musician's standard in my opinion. Hoping he stays w QOTSA and is allowed to run free. Awesome

  • @grayknight836
    @grayknight836 2 роки тому +37

    Now that’s how you do it Ludwig ❤️‍🔥! Got to keep the classics 🥁 rocking and rolling, sets the brand apart. Quality old-school is the way to go! 🤘🏻

  • @ztiberiusd
    @ztiberiusd 2 роки тому +28

    What a killer demo. Couldn't think of a better drummer and track to show off these drums. Absolutely fantastic!! Best drummer alive.

  • @Hectordirector
    @Hectordirector Рік тому +2

    I played loud again and again and again. My favourite drummer ever.

  • @davemieze9021
    @davemieze9021 2 роки тому +6

    It’s apparent early on in a track if a drummer is “single stroke based” or “double stroke.” And this dude kills this. Single stroke heaven

  • @neerbronoc
    @neerbronoc 2 роки тому +3

    i know this an ad, but god damn ludwig really knows how to get me to want to buy something.

  • @milo8796
    @milo8796 2 роки тому +4

    This is one of my favorite Jon Theodore beats! If he did “Take the Veil Cerpin Taxt” or “Viscera Eyes” I would’ve lost my mind…

  • @cesarperez-cardenas97
    @cesarperez-cardenas97 2 роки тому +7

    That striped red/yellow kit looks absolutely fabulous. 😱

  • @a_d_s5361
    @a_d_s5361 2 роки тому +45

    Greatest rock drummer to ever breathe.

    • @brookmelee5983
      @brookmelee5983 2 роки тому

      Shut up.

    • @Childofbhaal
      @Childofbhaal Рік тому +14

      @@Qixo_ Jon Theodores work on the first Mars Volta album is better than anything Bonham has done and I’m a huge LZ fan

    • @ericmsandoval
      @ericmsandoval Рік тому

      You clearly have never heard of Metz

    • @maxcrowe
      @maxcrowe Рік тому +5

      Jon is great but Danny Carey exists so I'm not sure about this statement...

    • @maxcrowe
      @maxcrowe Рік тому +5

      @@Qixo_ I'm so sorry to hear that, I hope you get well soon.

  • @Hectordirector
    @Hectordirector Рік тому +2

    Im going to buy one just because him

  • @tristansnowdon-poole1905
    @tristansnowdon-poole1905 Рік тому +2

    Phenomenal drummer and phenomenal drums. Superb ad, Ludwig

  • @davidmacdonald7634
    @davidmacdonald7634 Рік тому +1

    This guy is awesome - power, control and class... My Ludwig Vistalite kit is ordered.

  • @alexanderjamesINC
    @alexanderjamesINC Рік тому +16

    There is just SOMETHING about Jon. Something that makes him so unique and interesting to listen to.
    I could listen to a whole album of just him. When The Mars Volta had him, it was truly a special mix. Now that he does his own thing that is not really my bag, I would still listen just because of the way he plays the drums. He is truly an amazing musician .

    • @0.f.p.313
      @0.f.p.313 Рік тому +2

      I think exactly the same. In my opinion, when Jon plays the percussion, for me he is the drums, not the drummer, but the drums. a little fucked up what I wrote, but I can not describe it otherwise. He is my inspiration from the moment I saw the Golden concert. I love him 🤧🤧🤧😃

  • @matthewgonano636
    @matthewgonano636 2 роки тому +23

    man i miss mars volta

    • @JoshZeiglerdrums
      @JoshZeiglerdrums 2 роки тому +11

      Real Mars Volta with Jon right??? Me too man me too.

    • @matthewgonano636
      @matthewgonano636 2 роки тому +1

      @@JoshZeiglerdrums just mars volta ion general every era. all their music is aweomse

    • @DesignRhythm
      @DesignRhythm 2 роки тому

      Hell yeah, saw TMV live with Jon @ The Greek Berkley 2005 -some epic jams. He has such a unique combo of power / soft touch.

  • @LaceChaser
    @LaceChaser 9 місяців тому +1

    JT is the main reason never put another rack Tom on my kit again once I reduced it to 1. It truly showed me how to use the kit with your talent instead of spending hours tuning vs practicing and becoming a better drummer in the end. Top 3 drummers of all time in my book.

  • @BayouMaccabee
    @BayouMaccabee 2 роки тому +2

    Yes...I want ALL of them.

  • @dickvalentinesillegitimate1059

    Was listening to one day as a lion, and made me think of Theodore’s brilliant drumming r. Looked him up on UA-cam and this was the first video.

  • @rhythmista7707
    @rhythmista7707 Рік тому +1

    I was a year old when vistalites came out. First time I saw vistalites was on Zeppelin's Song Remains The Same. Then it was solid color acrylic with black and white stripes with Alex Van Halen. There's no more to be said. Sound speaks for itself.

  • @AdolfoTorresMIJO
    @AdolfoTorresMIJO 2 роки тому +15

    Absolutely love it! Ludwig Drums and Jon Theodore, so cool, classy and modern. Yes!!

    • @bebobalula
      @bebobalula 2 роки тому

      No!! Theodore is boring. He sounds like machine: a lot of noise, but no soul.

    • @TC-lk2ev
      @TC-lk2ev 2 роки тому +1

      ​@@bebobalula lmao. No.

    • @Childofbhaal
      @Childofbhaal 2 роки тому

      @@bebobalula You clearly never heard him in The Mars Volta

    • @adityarifqi5286
      @adityarifqi5286 6 місяців тому

      Soul ? what a joke you're not know the mean of music @@bebobalula

    • @adityarifqi5286
      @adityarifqi5286 6 місяців тому

      he don't have taste in this music bro@@Childofbhaal

  • @Baker504
    @Baker504 Рік тому

    Love the Red, White and Blue kit!

  • @balddrummer8736
    @balddrummer8736 2 роки тому +3

    Hell yeah!!!!🥁🥁🥁🥁😎😎🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @thestormlscoming
    @thestormlscoming Рік тому

    Dope!

  • @kiwimaccomboattack9765
    @kiwimaccomboattack9765 2 роки тому +3

    When is one day as a lion putting out a full length album?

  • @BrenainnJordan
    @BrenainnJordan 2 роки тому +3

    hell yeah Mr Throdore absolutely killing it again, really love those heavy hitting rudiment grooves, sounds beastly on those vistalites!

  • @clarknova7331
    @clarknova7331 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent work - a superb advert. Great kit(s), great track, great drummer. Really well put together with some lovely graphics. Also bonus points for the pun at the end.

  • @Rockin_Ross
    @Rockin_Ross 2 роки тому +3

    Beautiful. For me, anything less than a 24” kick in a Vistalite is criminal! Go big or go home with this set up!🤘🏻🤘🏻

    • @JoeSorrentino
      @JoeSorrentino 2 роки тому

      I think the same thing!26 or nothing!

  • @Greggyboyz60
    @Greggyboyz60 Рік тому

    Excellent Like and Subscribed here.

  • @Guitarisforgrins
    @Guitarisforgrins 9 місяців тому

    Jon Theodore and a Vistalite kit is fucking awesome! That is THE sound.

  • @R3TR0R4V3
    @R3TR0R4V3 2 роки тому +7

    Sickkkk! 50 years, how 'bout that! One of my favorite drummers of all time too, at least from the modern era. Been a big fan since Deloused by The Mars Volta came out. 🤘 Always wanted a set of Vistalites, but not necessarily vintage ones. My pops had a blue set, but they had issues. That's so cool you guys reissued the spirals and tricolored shells too! Hopefully the solid colors are seamless. Anyway, great to see these brand new! 😎

    • @Brewkowsky07
      @Brewkowsky07 2 роки тому +2

      One of my top favorite albums there. His playing on Deloused is perfect

  • @chrisvalleqatsi
    @chrisvalleqatsi Рік тому

    OK, that was dope.

  • @robbrown39
    @robbrown39 Рік тому

    God damn man! Fkn badass!!

  • @martindalby1365
    @martindalby1365 Рік тому +1

    I freaking love this video. John Theodore is such a great drummer and he really inspires me. On top of that I’m ready to buy a Ludwig Vistalite every time I watch the video - untill I see the prices. But maybe one day.

  • @nikshevamusic
    @nikshevamusic Рік тому +1

    What a drummer!!! Absolutely loved your performance, amazing energy!!!!! :)

  • @pedroandrade7426
    @pedroandrade7426 2 роки тому +8

    Sick groove, seems simple at first but the hi hat accents are tricky and awesome

    • @NotMyWar
      @NotMyWar 2 роки тому +3

      Jon Theodore is a ghost note master, my friend. Love how he makes it seem easy and then you try to play what he’s playing and you immediately notice something is missing.

    • @flkfnd
      @flkfnd 2 роки тому +2

      @@NotMyWar as someone trying to piece together the ghost notes of the "my hands secrete a monument" beat on the Mars Volta song Day of the Baphomets, I couldn't agree more.

    • @flkfnd
      @flkfnd 2 роки тому +1

      @@NotMyWar he is also almost always keeping time with the left foot, no matter how complex the beat - or if he is playing on the hats with his right hand or not!

    • @NotMyWar
      @NotMyWar 2 роки тому

      @@flkfnd I wish you the best with learning that.

  • @af7119
    @af7119 2 роки тому

    Something about smooth jazz that just makes me relax.

  • @Kung_Fu_Jesus
    @Kung_Fu_Jesus Рік тому

    Intense!! Congrats at 50 years of this iconic design.

  • @robertdemaree2165
    @robertdemaree2165 2 роки тому +1

    Ludwig' best drums ever

  • @mdrmrgrl9622
    @mdrmrgrl9622 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent Ludwig &Jon Theodore!🥁😎🥁

  • @AMHAPPY
    @AMHAPPY 10 місяців тому +1

    BEST

  • @cathydrums2846
    @cathydrums2846 2 роки тому

    I love this!!!! 😎👍🏻🥁

  • @ryanbell9423
    @ryanbell9423 Рік тому

    Always my favorite

  • @chadrummer
    @chadrummer 3 місяці тому

    the best of the best. Ludwig tu su sabes promocionar tu producto.

  • @erickcr8778
    @erickcr8778 Рік тому

    Such a powerful and heavy and heavy as metal, but in its own way. The goat for sure

  • @snavs420
    @snavs420 2 роки тому

    Just an absolute beast.

  • @fernandoalvaradojr.95
    @fernandoalvaradojr.95 2 роки тому

    The best drums🥁 ever!
    Ludwig Drums

  • @juanluiselzurdo
    @juanluiselzurdo 2 роки тому

    I love my Vistalite ❤️👏

  • @miwipaul
    @miwipaul 2 роки тому

    Defenetly good!💪🏼 Theodore top🙏👌🏻

  • @robbrown39
    @robbrown39 Рік тому

    This deserves the widely known and highly coveted, the ultimate compliment to any rhythm section musician....STANK FACE

  • @Chris.Top.Her7
    @Chris.Top.Her7 2 роки тому

    F#@k yeah! Ludwig all the way. That kit sounds killer!!

  • @nathanwalsh3028
    @nathanwalsh3028 2 роки тому +6

    I had to click on this one because I knew with John and Ludwig he was not going to do the Bonzo thing. Every time you see a Ludwig vistalite kit it's always Bonzo Bonzo Bonzo. Jesus already he was great but enough!!!

  • @patrickpalma8345
    @patrickpalma8345 Рік тому

    Jon Theodore man.

  • @dougdickason
    @dougdickason Рік тому

    I'm not even a drummer but get me some of those Bonham greens.

  • @allistercooper8765
    @allistercooper8765 Рік тому

    Green looks clean, lean, and mean!

  • @AsiaStreet365
    @AsiaStreet365 Рік тому

    Great sound and colours, I want a set now🙏🏻

  • @Ludwigbeatmarket
    @Ludwigbeatmarket 2 роки тому +2

    🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @rhythmista7707
    @rhythmista7707 5 місяців тому

    BEAST- ALITE..

  • @queenpurple8433
    @queenpurple8433 2 роки тому +1

    I already have a set of amber vistalites but I reallly dig that red white and blue set 😍 🇺🇸

  • @bello__
    @bello__ 2 роки тому

    red/white/blue look incredible omfg

  •  Місяць тому

    One day as a lion.

  • @stephenwhite5658
    @stephenwhite5658 2 роки тому +1

    That's what's Up!!!

  • @karapetiansdrumschool.667
    @karapetiansdrumschool.667 Рік тому

    👍🤘🤘

  • @AddiKolb
    @AddiKolb 2 роки тому

    AWWW YEAH!!!

  • @fredly71
    @fredly71 2 роки тому

    Beast

  • @williamcardin3634
    @williamcardin3634 2 роки тому +3

    If you haven’t ever listened to “one day as a lion” you are really missing out. Zack (RAGM) side project.

  • @drummerchappell
    @drummerchappell 2 роки тому

    Right on! It would be kool to see a fogged acrylic, or a shower door style acrylic kit like what Fibes had. Or a sparkle over whatever colour, still being see through. Though I’ve always wanted to put a wrap over an acrylic kit.

  • @Bradwick1
    @Bradwick1 2 роки тому +3

    No LED kit to light them up from the inside?

  • @tomthebeam
    @tomthebeam 2 роки тому

    last letter❤️

  • @racefrspace
    @racefrspace Рік тому

    Only wish Gerhardt "Jerry" Fuchs was still around to do the second Vistalite video. RIP

  • @AnthonyColomboAppliedMath
    @AnthonyColomboAppliedMath 2 роки тому

    legend

  • @madhatter8508
    @madhatter8508 3 місяці тому

    Any time you see a 90s iMac or a Nintendo 64, just remember Ludwig did it 25 years earlier.

  • @thomasmoje5926
    @thomasmoje5926 2 роки тому

    Love Vistalite drums..always wanted a set and picked up a 1976 vintage 4-piece kit a few years ago in clear blue my favorite Vistalite color. (no matching snare..just the bass, two rack toms and a floor tom). Hope they've solved the shell cracking issues with the 'reissues' I found a shell crack in the 9 x 13" tom it still plays well. This guy is a heavy hitter I've read that the reissue series are much improved as to durability.

  • @DesignRhythm
    @DesignRhythm 2 роки тому +1

    Absolute Beast, Hell yeah. I have a 6.5x14 Hammered Brass Supraphonic, it'll put a hole in your chest.. saving up for some of these acrylics, they sound incredible live.

  • @patdeniston3697
    @patdeniston3697 2 роки тому +1

    I really like these.
    Been thinking about acrylics for awhile and that video was awesome. Think a little less strobe would have been better to see all the different shells which would be the hardest part in choosing because the all looked incredibly sexy.
    Love Ludwig drums and I ain't ever changing that.

  • @ricardopalma3976
    @ricardopalma3976 2 роки тому

    🙌🏽🔥❤️😍💫🥁

  • @namlu9979
    @namlu9979 2 роки тому

    😍😍

  • @jacobsmith1877
    @jacobsmith1877 2 роки тому

    My favorite Jon Theodore groove, but why are there not any close mics on the kit?

    • @Ludwigbeatmarket
      @Ludwigbeatmarket 2 роки тому +3

      Kit was pre-recorded for a cleaner look and color alternations. Jon is that much of a machine that he got it exactly right for every take after for the visual.

  • @ninjajedistuff
    @ninjajedistuff 2 роки тому +1

    When can we start ordering them?

  • @Claes_Isacson
    @Claes_Isacson 2 роки тому

    🥳🥁🎉

  • @roganmcgarry7455
    @roganmcgarry7455 10 місяців тому

    Nice one, what's the cymbal setup?

  • @troyelliott390
    @troyelliott390 2 роки тому

    👊

  • @ThomasMTV
    @ThomasMTV 2 роки тому +4

    One the best drum track ever! Love this 🙌🏻 who have a drum notes or tabs? Please answer here 🗿

    • @R3TR0R4V3
      @R3TR0R4V3 2 роки тому +2

      Just do it the old school way.. Play along, with some headphones on. 😉

    • @ThomasMTV
      @ThomasMTV 2 роки тому +1

      @@R3TR0R4V3 it sucks approach in our time. many tracks not having notes or tabs many can 't play. for the reason that there is not having notes or tabs. your advice is a stick in the wheel from a loser. I'm sure you don't know how to play this track yourself. and even using your advice you won't show it

  • @vincecastelli9831
    @vincecastelli9831 10 місяців тому

    why have i not heard this before

  • @BRADSLINKMAN
    @BRADSLINKMAN Рік тому +1

    The green one sounds better. :-)

  • @user-qu3hw1wp7w
    @user-qu3hw1wp7w 2 роки тому

    Б Р А В 🍥 !

  • @timcloutier3729
    @timcloutier3729 2 роки тому

    Niiiiiiiccccce!!!! Question.......Are the Ludwig acrylics their own making, or are they crafted and made by RCI acrylic drums? Also, were they able to eliminate the seam like Pearl did with their acrylics?

    • @Ludwigbeatmarket
      @Ludwigbeatmarket 2 роки тому +1

      Ludwig acrylic made in the USA. RCI has nothing to do with it. All vistalites have re-inforced seams.

    • @timcloutier3729
      @timcloutier3729 2 роки тому

      @@Ludwigbeatmarket
      Thank you for your input. I was asking because I heard that RCI was also making acrylic shells for other drum companies. I had recently checked out Pearls Crystal Beats acrylic drums. Was told they were a poured seamless solid mold. Curious how these new Ludwig Vistalite acrylics solved the problem with the seam breaking loose, as they were sometimes known for having that problem in the 70's.
      They look incredible, and sound outstanding!!!
      🤘🏻🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🤘🏻

  • @HydraulicSandwich
    @HydraulicSandwich 2 роки тому

    did he play vistalites with mars volta? i thought it was a DW acrylic not ludwig. Pridgen plays DW's, i know that.

  • @bilhamcobbly2957
    @bilhamcobbly2957 2 роки тому

    Fun! Can I has?😃

  • @Kill_a_Bear
    @Kill_a_Bear 2 роки тому +4

    I quit playing drums in 2011.
    I'm 34. This has rekindled my passion.
    Thank you, Jon.

  • @biggreasy1221
    @biggreasy1221 2 роки тому

    Getting that Capt America kit

  • @RomuloHenrique88
    @RomuloHenrique88 2 роки тому

    Foda 🤟🇧🇷

  • @_-_-_-Prof.BoskoBiathi-_-_-_
    @_-_-_-Prof.BoskoBiathi-_-_-_ 5 місяців тому

    Jon's birthday was last year,the 30th of December...now he is 50..😅

  • @grizzlywhisker
    @grizzlywhisker 2 роки тому +1

    Why did that One Day as a Lion group never make anymore music? I mean I wish Jon would have stuck with TMV and made more material with them, but they still ended up making some cool shit with Pridgen after Jon left. I just wanted at least something more than an EP! Does Jon play with any groups now that make good music?

    • @snavs420
      @snavs420 Рік тому

      He's been in Queens of the Stone Age for a while now. He's a perfect choice for QOTSA, but a little underutilized.

  • @user-eg3vz8qb9p
    @user-eg3vz8qb9p 7 місяців тому

    だいすき

  • @cliveramsbotty6077
    @cliveramsbotty6077 Рік тому +1

    you can buy his exact drum kit but you'll never sound like the man himself