Drum Teacher Reacts: EL ESTEPARIO SIBERIANO | Tool - ''The Pot'' (AMAZING!)
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- In this reaction, I dive into the drumming genius of El Estepario Siberiano as he takes on Tool’s iconic track ‘The Pot.’ His precision, power, and sheer intensity behind the kit are jaw-dropping. Whether you’re a drummer, a Tool fan, or just love incredible musicianship, this one’s a must-watch!
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muchas gracias rooney! Thank you so much my man!!!!! i appreciate it!
Genial, como siempre amigo.
🥁☕️💯🤜
can't wait to watch you live someday estepario 🔥🥁
@@AndrewRooneyDrums Nice Spanish, Andrew!
@@EsDeib Gracias David!
Mi Esposa es Chilena :)
@@AndrewRooneyDrums Eso explica mucho, pero hay gente que no hace el esfuerzo por aprender a pesar de todo. Mis respetos. 🙌
This dude is so damn fun to watch. As far as interruptions go... isn't that the point of a REACTION video? I certainly prefer that to talking over the performance.
Haha yes Richard! Talking over vid would be horrendous.
And not talking... what's the point?
Yeah I know, learning about the techniques and observations is part of the fun.
Sooo agree!
He has a 3 piece because if he added a 4th, he would rip a hole in space and time.
God only knows what would happen if he decided to use his 2nd kick.
Let's pray he doesn't expand his drum kit
He has lol. Check some of his slipknot covers that use it. or his saratoga audition.
@@iancraig5415 Of course I was just joking. He wouldn't have the kick there if he didn't use it.
XD so hilarious hahaha
I've seen him on a 6 piece when he was younger and he uses a second pedal sometimes.
50 years of playing drums and I've never got close to what this guy can do. Absolutely insane!
He's amazing
Same
Same
Well you need a min of 4 hours of practice a day, lots of coffee and tobacco, and yes Coco ;-)
Practice more :)
El Estepario is the example of DEDICATION and PRACTICE!!! He is a high Level drummer!!!
Well said John!
Talent? Meh.
Practice. YES!
Sry Bro.. You are wrong..... He is THE high Level Drummer...^^
Highest level drummer. He is on the top of the drumming chain!!!!!!!
My music teacher would ask me how you get to Carnegie Hall? I would reply “I don’t know”. He would then respond “practice”!!!!
He’s the best drummer on planet earth. Who’s better. Nobody
Most people don’t have much to say about El Estepario because we are all truly in awe. EVERYONE starts out like, “ok let’s check this guy out” which quickly turns into silence followed by “WTF??” followed by a huge smile. And again I say to the world “WTF??”. Here is a human being truly showing that the impossible is possible - or at least possible for some!
Yeah I had all the same reactions. Then I bought an electric drum set to start practicing.
Agreed he's a force of nature even without his drums.
I have listened to The POT many times like many of us have.
GOD mode.
He delivered with extras.
Well done.
Yup it's pretty tasty!
Sometimes less is more… never thought I’d say that about Danny! 😳
Watching that dude over the last year, he's become my new favorite drummer to watch.
I can't wait to check out more!
@@AndrewRooneyDrums Yes, do yourself that favor. I'll get you started, just skip to the 2:25 start mark and burn your eyes with more awesomeness! ua-cam.com/video/2dW9iOuarIY/v-deo.html
The man is a beast. His playing has everything for me. Groovy af. Complex and intricate at times, simple and 100% on point at others. Clearly talented to an insane degree but also clearly someone who has committed time. Wish I was in his band!!
Oh, the reaction vid was killer too mate!!
Taken from his video description. IMPORTANT!
''THIS IS NOT HOW YOU SHOULD PLAY THIS SONG, THIS WAS CREATED FOR FUN AND IM BASICALLY JAMMING ALONG THE TRACK, SAVE THE HATE FOR REAL CAUSES.''
It's a little bit like the comments I get...
'Hey you talk to much' | 'Hey you didn't talk enough' | You should do this... you should do that.
Just do you. We're just hitting circles and having fun.
There's no right and wrong with music/drumming. Just be a good person and learn to be comfortable with how you are and let go what you don't like. PEACE!
❤👍🏻🥁
❤️❤️❤️
@@dagia2638 Hey you!
@@Silentghos Hey James! Hope you are good!
Amen Andrew! We’re all here for fun, haters/trolls are so boring. Not even worth replying to them.
I really do find this guy entertaining, and that’s what it’s all about.
If you’re playing chops over DC parts you’re a great drummer
Well said Oliver!
@@AndrewRooneyDrums busca videos de Saratoga.banda española, el es el bateria hasta hace poco.
There are a ton of channels all over the world reacting to vids and speaking in English to reach full audience. You're the first English speaker based channel I saw speaking in Spanish when addressing the original creator on Spanish, his native language. Kudos to that. El Estepario is great on more levels other than drumming, and you took the time to analyze some of them. Nice reaction/analysis vids man
THANK YOU!
What makes it even cooler is that spanish is a very rarely learnt language in nz. I dont think it was offered as a language at any of my schhols, nor do i think i know anyone whos made an effort to learn it.
@@callanc3925yeah man, spanish lexicum IS so deep, u can make Up rhymes with everything and there are infinite synonyms
❤
He turned that song into a roller coaster ride. My adrenaline is actually pumping.
Yeah. Total different approach. Bad ASS
48 years of playing...So, I just used all of my drum sticks as kindling and I have a few kits I'm selling. I just smile at every video he does. MASTER!
Being used always talk in english, as a spaniard is really awesome to see how an english-speaker makes the effort to express ideas and feelings in spanish. Great video and awesome yt channel!
When the fill is so badass that all you can manage to do is laugh like a crazy person.
Being able to play a Tool song is quite an achievement.
Being able to play a Tool song while putting one's own spin in it is boss level. Definitely going to check out more from this guy.
Also, Andrew, your Spanish was actually pretty impressive!
Gracias!
So... we all win based on your assessment! HAHA
Such a phenomenal drummer!! He's only been playing 13 yrs. but damn that man sure does have great chops!!
That's what 8 hours a day gets you! This guy has WORKED to get there and it ABSOLUTELY shows! I have said for years, It's NOT about Talent, but work...here is confirmation 10x over
This guy is just amazing. He’s one of my favorite drummer currently and probably all time
Exactly what I said. Hours and hours of practice BUT ALSO IMPECCABLE TIMING. THAT is beautiful.
Yes Randy!
Iv never never seen any drummer with faster hands. Magical
KILLER Steven!
No doubt about it.... His playing is on a whole new level. I love it when people bring something new to the table and moves the goal posts that bit more with what is possible on a drum kit.
hmm, i mean the dude is freaking great but it's not like this was expanding into new frontiers drumming wise lol.
@@hazardeur Feel free to post your vids then dude.... Be interested to see what you can bring to the party👍
@@stevewade2535 lol you're one of those guys. Never said anything about myself and that's besides the point. I don't even need to be a drummer to say that this video here doesn't show anything that pushes the envelope in drumming. It's just very tasteful and very good drumming. Put it doesn't "move what is possible on a drumkit" as you put it. Plain and simple. And like I don't need to be a chef to taste that something is good I don't need to be better than this guy to state what i stated.
Just discovered El Jefe, yesterday and have been on a bender watching his videos. As someone, who did just enough percussion growing up to truly appreciate good players this guy is a joy and a wonder to watch. Love it!!!
Great comment! Our experience and thinking align. 👍🏻👍🏻
Playing a tool song with one tom, just to make a point! My favourite drummer at the moment! (All single takes too, just mindblowing!)
Yes. Just killer Sam!
his runs are just immaculate lol... I'm constantly amazed by his videos.
Yeah I love the vibe Steve
Every song he has covered always sounds so much better....absolutely awesome!!!!¡!
He's incredible Robert!
If you haven't heard the pretender by the foo fighters, his cover on that is one of his best. By the way love your channel
this isn't better at all.. Gospel chops are impressive, but this tune is about a deep groove which he blasts right over. It missed the point
he ruins the originals. listen to his recent the weeknd cover video. I can't ever listen to the original again
edit.... i wont say he ruins it. it makes the original sound incomplete or just plain lazy
When you shouted “NO!!” after one of the early fills, I nearly spat my coffee everywhere 😂
Seriously though, I can’t get enough of his videos. He’s not human. He just can’t be.
😂🥁💯
To those who are not aware, his UA-cam name means "The Siberian Stepper" ....a funny play on the Russian region's name. His actual name is Jorge Garrido. A truly gifted drummer, with few equals now or previous.
Andrew, this guy is from my country Spain, but comes from Mars.
Great reaction as usual man!!
Bien por ti, Lobo Estepario!!
As someone who hasn’t heard this song before it is absolutely astonishing how it sounds like it could be how it’s played
“It’s like looking at the sun” that one line pretty much sums El Este. Love your reactions man, no bullshit - just admiration for this guy.
He’s awesome. Man I love watching his performances.
Me too Tommy!
I’ve been following and watching his videos with tears in my eyes for months now. You can hear every single hit. The speed is incredible. Top top drummer.
Danny’s kit is SO big, and the fact he’s even close, is mind blowing!!!! 3 piece. Jesus
I love it when you're like "No!" I have watched this at least 50 times and that is my favorite part, every time. LOL!
His one handed stuff is mind blowing!!!
I've done 4 of his one handed vids!
notice he isnt doing danny one handed
Sowas von abgefahren ,Technik ,Spielwitz, Präzision, Schnelligkeit einfach nur Weltklasse!! Danke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Danke.
Translator? Where are ya!?
Thanks for the reaction😁. Knew you'd enjoy watching him throw down again! Super impressive in every way 🙌🏻
Dude... 👀
@@AndrewRooneyDrumsI know you're no doubt inundated with requests but you should check out his cover of Dance OF Enternity - Dream Theater, even if its in your own time and not a reaction video. It truly is 🤯🤯
One of the things he overwhelms us all is the dinamycs. He makes a 3 piece set of drums feel like any other
I need Proof that he's human!!! I'm a 45 year musician and I've Never seen Anything like this guy 😂😂😂
He is on another level. Loved your take on it. Especially, "it's like looking at the sun"! Cracked me up, but so true!
The song builds so well, it's so perfect for a drummer to have some fun with. Amazing talent and raw fucking energy! 🔥
He's a machine, it's completely insane. He also overplays in the process of putting his technical skills on display.
Thank you! Frequently feels like he does in his videos. Sometimes less is more.
What's impressive here is the combination of technicality and style - relaxed but always on point.
I laughed at the same exact spot when you took your headphones off 😵🙃
💯🙌
Thanks for watching Peter!
I love this guy!!! What he does with a 3 piece is phenomenal!!! I’m a 25+ year singer/songwriter, and have never had a drummer anywhere near this caliber.
To say he's next level sounds like an understatement...so I'll just say WOW!!
Great word for it Phil!
He is totally FEELING what he is playing. Soooo important!
I agree
His one arm covers are incredible
I did about 4 of those vids Sammy! All wrapped up in one reaction :)
Buddy, your humour re the video clips, really adds to the experience. I do find myself laughing aloud with the interjections you insert.
HAHA! Excellent
I dont know whats more appealing, his execution of those fills or how good the EAD makes them sound on the snare/kick/floor tom combo! Well I do know, but both are sublime. I've never seen someone improve upon a Danny Carey track.
HAHA well said. His sound is unreal
The original is better piss off
The way he swings the stick on that ride cymbal is wild gives it just the most minute change in ring
Imagine him on a multi piece kit with multiple toms, roto toms, double bass drums/pedals ... my mind blisters at the though of what that would be like, would be truly mind blowing, right ! (rhetorical question that was) . MASSIVE thumbs up 👍👍👍☮☮☮🍺🍺🍺
That's a great idea!
But I love the bare basic kit.
Its never been about how many drums....just how much you love the drums you have.
100% Timothy!
So cool so laid back so TALENTED👏 Really enjoyed this
Glad you enjoyed it!
His beats are so in tune with the singer and guitarist. No words.
it's like every drum lesson he's ever had, he's said: "Oh. I can make that easier..."
Dude is the Victor Wooten of drums: showing us that double thumb slap bass is even possible...
This incredible human--it pains a misanthrope to say--is showing us a whole new level of what is possible on the drums.
Kids these days... their lead-free brains and internet nativity, with access to all the world's knowledge since birth, are learning in minutes what used to be closely guarded secrets.... remember when guitarists would turn around during solos, so that no one could see how they were making those sounds? now those techniques and sounds are broken down and spelled out by a multiplicity of teachers eager for an audience... we gave everyone in the world roughly equal access to fame (compared to old-school radio) and we are getting back in return the same results as the MMA: deadlier musicians, who can do in their sleep, what we only dreamed of...
Love it! 🤣🤣
Wow your Spanish is excellent 🥁🥁🥁 no hate here buddy your channel is excellent people that complain are probably not real drummers anyway keep up good work my friend 🥁🥁🥁
Gracias Roland! Mi Esposa es Chilena :)
Que tengas un buen dia amigo!
I've been into tool since first realese in NZ way back when. Danny Carey has talent, but this awesome Spanish dude is just fantastic to watch, love his added interpretations. Makes it even more entertaining, not a drummer personally but can fully appreciate what's been seen & heard here. Your content is wicked to, keep it up kiwi.
A Silver Fern Kiwi speaking Spanish?!?!? And a drummer?!?!? Triple Awesome!!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
BOOM!
Thanks Nate!
I met Kiwi Doc in Afghanistan. Cool guy. Lost touch with him. Keep beating heads and I will try also at the same “time!” Lol 🤘🏽
I could swear he was doing one handed rolls a few times. Pure inspiration. Either I'm never drumming again, or he's inspired me to practice more.
"I can do that, 'cause I've got... the... snare", is exactly the way I look at his kick pedal. I could probably do that if I had that one... NOT.
HAHA
El is an absolute freak of drumming nature! He is so incredibly talented and he does it with a three piece!!! I’m completely convinced that he is the BEST drummer on planet earth!
Luckily, it is changing for him, and I hope for more. What he does is incredible, and I don't play drums. I can spend hours watching him and reading the good about him, and that makes me happy.
Yeah I just found him through youtube shorts recently. This man makes my inner musician weep tears of joy. People like him existing gives me hope that AI will always have competition from real human beings with real passion.
I've seen tool perform this live twice, it's like Danny Carey improvising on stage. Locked in timing with incredible extended fills. Just awesome
Carter Beauford's snare is real good. He has a crisp "attacking" sound!
Yes Ruan!
He is the one drummer that reminds me of an octopus he is so fluid with every part of his body.
to this day the man is a beast and the best drummer out there. respect for the groovefather
Dude is a monster of drums
I love to watch him play . He is my favorite drummer .He totally amazes me every single time I see him play 😊 💜💯🤟
Agree!
I only just found him recently through instagram, and I admit I have no clue on drums but this guy kicks ass, made me follow his drumming. Love his skate style too haha. I like how people say he overplays stuff. Isn't it just awesome to watch? haha :D
Hey! Great to hear you talking in spanish! Geetrings from Colombia!
Hola Juan. Mi Esposa es Chilena. Fuimos a Colombia en 2009.
Hermoso
@@AndrewRooneyDrums Wow! Que bien! Bienvenidos por acá siempre. Me encanta tu canal y tu sentido del humor! Por supuesto, los análisis y reacciones. Un gran abrazo,
@@JuanKGM Un abrazo a ti tambien hermano. Que tengas un buen dia
La verdad, este muchacho se toca todo! En sus videos he visto que al talento indudable, le ha sumado un trabajo muy inteligente para llegar a este nivel.
Everytime I watch him play anything, I always think of how Bruce Lee reinvented martial arts by being more technically sound and almost as fast as the body would allow under control.
He really does blow my mind
Nice observation Jenny!
He has a gift that is absolutely out of this world!!
Si en vez de llamarse Jorge (me refiero al Estepario) se llamase Andrew o Jeff y hubiese nacido en New York, California....este hombre estaría en el Top Ten de baterías mundiales...pero se llama Jorge y nació en Valencia....esto es España nadie aprecia el talento que hay y es mucho...gracias Estepario
But Gergo Borlai?
Asi es tiene toda la razon.
Insanely good drummer and I'm glad he gave the disclaimer that this is more of a technical exercise rather than trying to pass this off as musically serving the song. Obviously it doesn't.
So in that light......... loved it
Not much you can say about this guy. He is in a league of his own
Sure is
I’d love to see Danny’s reaction to this
So I watched the whole video and if I`m right, all I need is that silver snare from yamaha to play this song in that style. Maybe the sticks too? Great drumming und cool video Mr. Rooney!
I believe it is a Yamaha Recording Custom Aluminum snare
💯 🙏
All you need is the RC Aluminum and you’re rockin’
I am not a drummer but I am seeing this guy all over the place! He makes it all look effortless.. . Holy hell
Anyone else saying "thats what she said" at almost anything anyone else says because of this channel?
Just me?
THATS WHAT SHE SAID
Had to sneak it in the bottom there didn't you!
.... that's what....
Probably watch way too much of this guy than I should.
Pound for pound, he's gotta be one of the top one or two drummers in the world.
And totally does it his way, which in this world of opinions, is to be seriously admired.
Is he not the coolest cat on earth when he's absolutely killing it, whilst blowing a dart. That's about as cool as it gets in my book.
Hats off sir. Hats off👏
Hey Cody! Yup he's a BEAST!!! One of my faves also.
It looks like you aren't subbed!? Help me hit 100K!
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Your stank faces are completely on point! This guy is absolutely incredible. I think it’s BYOB by System of a Down he covered that’s mind blowing.
All of them are insane Jon!
@@AndrewRooneyDrums good point, well made!
OK Rooney, after all the reactions I've seen ,you're is the most complete!
The best snare drum tone I've ever heard is Chris Adler's snare.
Nice call. He’s a boss
Andy, your meme game is so strong.......cracks me up every time. Keep up the great videos!
You were absolutely SPOT ON on the snare tone! Though, I llke Gavin's just a slightly tad better. :)
Yes Gavin has quite the tone!
bro when you put the awkward old guy face in there i hit subscribe. i was laughing so hard cause i feel the exact same way. been watching saberiano for the last two weeks and im hooked. hes my new favorite drummer.
He’s unreal!
And thanks for subbing 🙌
Those fills are giving me permanent stank face
Yes Thomas!
Este tipo es una máquina,hace lo que le da la gana ,lo que tiene en mente lo ejecuta a la perfección ,hace que el batería de slip not sea un cualquiera.
This guy has changed drumming incredible . The eddie van halen of percussion
I need to get back to him!
I’m loving your reaction vids! That Jaws cut was genius! Haha
Glad you enjoyed it Zach HAHA
Best snare imo is Mike Portnoy on the 2003 album Train of Thought
Yes Jordan. Portnoy has a great snare sound 🥁🙌
Or Gavin Harrison playing along to anesthetize live, in a drum clinic i believe.
I don t know anything about drums but I love the way u edit your video with funny extra clip that show your feeling 😂😂😂
Glad you enjoyed! HAHA
muted, it looks like Andrew's drinking the world's worst cup of coffee
😂👌
Fuck I am fucking dying of laughter hhaahaha shit that was good
The meme cut-ins were perfect 🤣🤣
As a former studio engineer, micing and sound checking a big piece drum set could take a good couple of hours. That was back in the days of analog 2" tape, patch walls and hundreds of feet of cord on the ground tho. I worked in the B room were cats brought in drum machines.
Some long stank faces this time.
It's just a stank face-athon
Yeah wow!! Killer control and power! Dude must’ve studied tons of rudiments. Wouldn’t be surprised if he played in a drum line too.
Monster! 🧌
“i have yet to hear a better snare tone.” have you heard saint anger🤓
Come on now...
Keep kicking ass El Estepario Siberiano, so entertaining .
100%
Hot take: I thought those rapid fire fills started to get kinda old after the first few.
he said in a video he totally overplays but only cause he likes it and finds it fun to play.
i personally love it and his style - kinda reminds me how jordan rudess overplays piano at parts - i suppose it's either love it or hate it
-whispering quietly - i agree dude...love his style but his fills all kind of fall into one sound...can't deny his skill and passion though!!
Don't forget he only has 2 drums to hit with his sticks. His dynamic range in tones are, and always will be limited when he plays on such a small kit.
The best part is his scream at the end 😎😂😂😂👏👏👏👏this cat 🐈 is so cool 😎 it’s freezing 🥶....he’s so relaxed he could do a meditation 🧘♂️ video at the same time....damn that was impressive......thanks.....and the way you used pro-tools to dub in your Spanish was slick....wow you’re a multi-talented guy....so you’re going to do a big reveal video on your Michelin star??? 😜😂😂 great video!!!
Best. Comment. Ever.
LOL
@@AndrewRooneyDrums 😜😂😂thanks....your channel is great and I know it takes a lot of work so much appreciated by myself and your growing legion of fans 👍🏻best wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous year of the OX 🐂🧧🧧🧧🥂
What a great quote "it's like looking at the sun" I will steal and use for those special moments in life when appropriate to do so