This guy absolutely killed it as a tour drummer for Lady Gaga back on the Artpop Ball. Was blown away but what he was doing during the live performances. So incredibly talented.
I’m just discovering Spanky’s playing but I’m really loving his approach to syncopation and displacement within groove and how he’s actually imbedding some gospel chops into the feel rather than just using them as icing on top for flash. And his ability to repeat motifs and phrases throughout the track really brings it to life for me. 🔥
This is absolutely gorgeous and the spacey aesthetic jives with me in the deepest way. Thank you for writing this, Andre, and thank you for performing it, Spanky 🦈💦
This type of funky playing with so much feel, come almost exclusively from black guys. As much as I love Gadd, Weckl etc. they can never do this. G-d gave the black people a special gift, period!!!
Miles Davis called the managers of The Swampers and said "I want that black band for my next session". Turns out, they were all white. But you're probably better than Miles Davis at telling the skin color of musicians just by listening, ha ha.
Drummers like this can never play 10 seconds of a groove without the left hand coming up and adding extra fills on the hats. It's like a disease. They all do it. Gadd never did it. Sure Gadd can't play like this. But I ain't never heard anyone play like Gadd. Facts
Been my favorite drummer since day 1...sharay Reed my favorite bass player... PJ Morton my favorite pianists and La Chaz my favorite lead..rip to uncle Melvin on the organ
SO TASTY!.. i have the same hats! may sound weird but think of a spoonful of brown sugar as im eating it.. these hats come to mind!...sweet but mellow and tasty! ...
I'm with you, Fink. Muted tom sounds can be good in certain applications, but these things just sound like he's smacking cardboard boxes. He's an incredible drummer, but those drums sound dead.
i think he likes to play those heads because he goes completely ham on them, he needs something articulate at high speeds and velocity. Coated heads might sound too muddy for what he wants to achieve
This guy absolutely killed it as a tour drummer for Lady Gaga back on the Artpop Ball. Was blown away but what he was doing during the live performances. So incredibly talented.
I looove this track so much
Thank you Spanky and Meinl for putting this track in the spotlight.
ua-cam.com/video/XWGoQ4ZzdQA/v-deo.html
here’s the track for anyone else that hasnt found it already.
Years later I still find myself coming back here to hear this groove. Excellent job Spanky!!
One of my favorite drummers, and the this is one of the best setups I seen, the drumset looks beautiful.
Man this guys good, never seen him before.
Spanky is a Living Legend! Vibrations here are Heavy! Served Daily!
Spanky is something else bro...
I am no drummer but saw Tony Royster Jr live and is something out of this world to
Agree!
I’m just discovering Spanky’s playing but I’m really loving his approach to syncopation and displacement within groove and how he’s actually imbedding some gospel chops into the feel rather than just using them as icing on top for flash. And his ability to repeat motifs and phrases throughout the track really brings it to life for me. 🔥
you need those sunglasses with such a bright cymbals, awesome performance!
The man is just to cool/smooth on the kit... one of the best ever!!😎👏😎👏
This is absolutely gorgeous and the spacey aesthetic jives with me in the deepest way. Thank you for writing this, Andre, and thank you for performing it, Spanky 🦈💦
My favourite drummer recently..
Def should show the person who made the tracks some love!!! I use these playlists alot
Also amazing job!
Same man.. Andre Forbe Tracks are killing!
The red on his set tho... 🔥🌹
This type of funky playing with so much feel, come almost exclusively from black guys. As much as I love Gadd, Weckl etc. they can never do this. G-d gave the black people a special gift, period!!!
Miles Davis called the managers of The Swampers and said "I want that black band for my next session". Turns out, they were all white. But you're probably better than Miles Davis at telling the skin color of musicians just by listening, ha ha.
@@robotron17 They was stealing black sound is what Miles Davis was saying 😭😭😭
Drummers like this can never play 10 seconds of a groove without the left hand coming up and adding extra fills on the hats. It's like a disease. They all do it. Gadd never did it. Sure Gadd can't play like this. But I ain't never heard anyone play like Gadd. Facts
Been my favorite drummer since day 1...sharay Reed my favorite bass player... PJ Morton my favorite pianists and La Chaz my favorite lead..rip to uncle Melvin on the organ
How can you dislike this? Its SPANKY!
I don't understand either. This is great
Cymbals sound amazing. Love the hi hats
I really really like this track. Spanky is one of my top 5 drummers. 🔥
Great drum head colour for those accidental knuckle hits. No more blood splatter patterns on the skins. 👍🏻
Tim TPDRUMS LOL MAN THEY SAY I PLAY HARD LOL NO WAY. THAT'S MAYBE HAPPENED TO ME ONCE
Xavier Jackson ha ha! I used to do it a lot when I was younger.. not so much now!
This is beautiful
SO TASTY!.. i have the same hats! may sound weird but think of a spoonful of brown sugar as im eating it.. these hats come to mind!...sweet but mellow and tasty! ...
THE ACCENT KING
The greatest to ever do it
So awesome that set sounds beautiful
Bro this guy feels things on a whole different dimension.
Jamie Foxx with the gospel chops
Always great to hear.
Spanky unchained.
Insane that's so groovy!
And for those who don't know spanky is way more experienced than this snippet of a video let's off
Spanky never fails to impress.
00:10 I already really like this haha
I've been officially SPANKED.
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Great performance! 👌
I WANT TO PLAY WITH THIS CAT!
Wowwww man, amazing Groove. Great job!!!
Hoooooo shabalayas, perfect Song , Amazing grooving.
Go young Man..... do that thang
One of my top 5 favorite drummer
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I want to hear that stack!
Does anyone know the stick arrangement for the beat on the hi hat at the start.. Is it triplets or a broken paradiddle
He is awesome!!! 💯🔥💯🔥
1:44 I’ve been working on how to do that for so long😂😂😂
Impressive mr Spanky!
love it💕
best heads in the market
Dang he is Nice!!
WHEN CALVIN RODGERS WENT TO MEINL.... WE ALL WENT WITH HIM LOL
You know that one does not make a move like that without the godfathers approval
Lol
Robert Sput talked Rodgers to Meinl lol!!! Spank said he made his own choice...
koketso mahlangu yeah...ok
Spanky Spanked Me with that groove
Perfect bro !!🖖🏽💥💥💥💥💣
Y’all have some nice drums I wish I could afford but I can’t get to live my dreams 😔🥺
ryan Stewart Aww man don’t give up. You can do anything you set your mind to, you just gotta believe homie💪🏾
My boy here...
Legend, when I think of The Feinberg O think Spanky
Classic
SpanKYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁
Are those Evans drum heads
Red hydraulic heads those in the clear ones are the best if you like that sound
Michael beck preciate it g 👌🏽
Does this bamma have two high hats 🤯
No tom reso?!
What kind of mics are you using spanky?
Nice!
IS THIS SPANKY THAT PLAYED FOR TYE TRIBBET????? ANYBODY KNOW ??
Yep that's him. You can hear those same licks that he used on Tye Tribbet's album.
any fusion track is made for Spanky
Busy all the time. That's what I'm talkin bout
For some reason I caught a Game of Thrones fusion/jazz vibe.
Reminded me of the lick
Well,,, Kyrie Irving can't win with the Celtics but he can sure jam on the drums....
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@MEINL Cymbals is the raw bell ride available for purchase?
It is! Where do you buy your cymbals from? - Chris/Meinl
MEINL Cymbals at Sweetwater.com
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Yezzir!!!
Love everything about this, except the toms. They have no life to them at all.
he play toms a little bit more after the middle of the song and complement with some bongoes its a hi-hat power song on my oppinion
M. Fink I understand ur point of view but personally I love the ‘dead’ sound of the toms
They sound like the onyx heads.
I'm with you, Fink. Muted tom sounds can be good in certain applications, but these things just sound like he's smacking cardboard boxes. He's an incredible drummer, but those drums sound dead.
Quite busy he is.
Still a beast smh
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wow he's good
Dope
smoooothhh.....
yeah man spank a beast
Why are the cymbals mixed at such a low volume?
Perhaps Meinl doesn't like the sound of their cymbals... 🤷🏼♂️
Yeah
Spanky!!!!!!!
Fucking flawless 😙👌🏾
The red and clear hydraulic Evans heads have a Great Sound but they're not for everybody
wowwwwwwww luvvit
And your glasses 👓
Smh ain’t even make it past the first minute 🔥🔥🔥
El puto amo
Can I have your drum heads please? 😂
Whew..
great drummer, tom and snare sound very muted for my taste!!
Só vídeo de bateras animais.
who else here from player puzzle?
I forgot how tight this dude was!
Snare
A little hyper but nice
Act normal bro
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Shows up with red drum heads haha great drumming
Spankaaaaay!!!!!!! Not Spanky Johnson!!!
I will steal some ideas and you will do nothing muahahahah
I cant take the name Spanky seriously after the kid on the WWE back in the 00’s lol
That's a nasty beginning intro
Such talent...too bad all the heads sounds so flat. No pop or hard accent in sound. Like a kid drum set with great cymbals
Gotta agree with you.
i think he likes to play those heads because he goes completely ham on them, he needs something articulate at high speeds and velocity. Coated heads might sound too muddy for what he wants to achieve