Had the pleasure of meeting him in the audience at the 400th anniversary concert in Boston. What a gentlemen and a legend of our time. In an age dominated by internet chops, Ash reminds us that a simple groove can be just as tasty.
Gain structure to the room, unity fader, bit of comp/gate to taste and deal with the room, assign to VCA, leave it alone. If I'm constantly pushing faders, adjusting EQ, and it's a struggle, the band needs a lot of work. If I just set it and forget it and can enjoy my pint at FOH, then that's a good band.
It would be nice to have the sidemen credited by name here. Soan's Dan feel is godlike, for sure, but the band, not least the singer, makes the whole thing come to life.
Yeah, man, servicing the song is a class unfortunately most of the modern drummers should attend to. Another great teach in this discipline would be Gavin Harrisson, one of my all time favoritedrummers!! 🤩🤩
The Pocket Man! I have nothing but endless love for his flow and how he so beautifully serves the song. Every note has a purpose. Take notes, you chops circus drummers out there.
Yeah. I was gonna say that you’ve heard him in multiple recordings. Go check is discography. He’s on quite a lot of Adele for instance. People hire him for a reason. He has lots of instagrams and stuff. One of the very elite in our time.
man, the tone of "could it be I've found my home at last" is in a lower tone, unresolved, then the following line "home at last" takes the whole song home. So good. The vibe is immaculate. Ash looks like a kid here enjoying Steely Dan while playing so tastefully. You da man Ash
Zildjian, I love your history and importance to sound. Keep lowering those profiles on your cymbals! Especially the As. My favorite cymbals are lower profiled shaped 1950s As. ❤❤
I saw Ash playing with Tori Amos June 20th, 2023 in New Orleans, and he was amazing. I wasn't previously aware of him at that point, but he made the show for me, being a drummer myself. I had my doubts going into this video, but he again was delightful to watch!
Ok no doubt the drummer is awesome, but I love how much the singer is enjoying this and his passionate yelps when they’re all just groovin. That’s what it’s all about!
Saw this gent in my town few years back doing a charity show for a young local lad who died of cancer and was a talented young drummer. Many of my drumming heroes were there including the legend that is Philip Gould. Ash played a grace Jones track and was superb as were all the players that day. Rare to meet such talented people in one room. Will be a memory I'll treasure till I go in my box.
FYI, Bernard Purdie originally played on this track. Gadd is a big Purdie fan, as is Ash Soan. Listen to the swing on the original. For Purdie it's natural.
God gift to this drummer, very talented, another awesome drummer.
Everybody needs more Ash in their life! 👏👏👏
Had the pleasure of meeting him in the audience at the 400th anniversary concert in Boston. What a gentlemen and a legend of our time. In an age dominated by internet chops, Ash reminds us that a simple groove can be just as tasty.
Groove>chops.
Never heard of this guy. He's fantastic and has a blast doing it.
Ash plays with so much feel. It just flows through him. Absolutely love him!
One of the best pocket drummers around, and his kit balance is so good; a dream for the audio engineers!
Gain structure to the room, unity fader, bit of comp/gate to taste and deal with the room, assign to VCA, leave it alone. If I'm constantly pushing faders, adjusting EQ, and it's a struggle, the band needs a lot of work. If I just set it and forget it and can enjoy my pint at FOH, then that's a good band.
It would be nice to have the sidemen credited by name here. Soan's Dan feel is godlike, for sure, but the band, not least the singer, makes the whole thing come to life.
What an unreal player 😮💨 just right in the pocket, servicing the song entirely - masterclass
Yeah, man, servicing the song is a class unfortunately most of the modern drummers should attend to.
Another great teach in this discipline would be Gavin Harrisson, one of my all time favoritedrummers!!
🤩🤩
Ash Soan is just a master of the shuffle groove. He is able to put as much feel and heart into it as Purdie and Porcaro.
Love my Zildjians !!!!
The pocket factor here is throught the roof. Ash oozes fluidity. dang, that kind of control is so reassuring to listen to.
It's great to see drummers get lead singer camera time. Love Ash's pocket. Not dragging or rushing :)
He looks happy. It shows he loves music and his instrument. Love his hats and cymbals, the sound of them cut through just right. Sounds good!
Ash is one of my favorites
My favourite drummer playing on of my favourite songs to play , this is my lucky day!
e la madonna
The whole band did a fabulous job
The whole band is so deep in the pocket. What a great performance
Groovemeister Ash! 👏👏👏
But a really great band, too!
And an amazing singer on percussions.
Kudos!
The Pocket Man! I have nothing but endless love for his flow and how he so beautifully serves the song. Every note has a purpose. Take notes, you chops circus drummers out there.
That Sweet Crash is indeed Sweet and I concur with the Steely Vibe. 🔥
Such discipline, control, restraint, and taste!
A pro for sure.
The pocket man! ❤
Glad to see the yellow walkman following its master around the globe :)
Great drumming on a great song by Steely Dan.
Gracias por esto Ash !!!
Wow! great performance. Embarrassed to say I don't believe I have ever heard of Ash Soan. That cat has one hell of a swinging pocket. Im a fan!
Yeah, never heard of him till now! Wow. And those drums sound amazing!
Whilst you’ve never heard of him, you’ve probably heard him hundreds of times everyday on radio etc
Yeah. I was gonna say that you’ve heard him in multiple recordings. Go check is discography. He’s on quite a lot of Adele for instance. People hire him for a reason. He has lots of instagrams and stuff. One of the very elite in our time.
Superb Feel, Technique , Emotion and Depth !! Ash is Brilliant !!! Drums Sound Supreme !
man, the tone of "could it be I've found my home at last" is in a lower tone, unresolved, then the following line "home at last" takes the whole song home. So good. The vibe is immaculate. Ash looks like a kid here enjoying Steely Dan while playing so tastefully. You da man Ash
not a single comment about the vocals? surprised but love em!
What’s not to LOVE! 💙🙏
Fantastic groove, he’s a master of the shuffle. Awesome player.
Love Ash! Such a legend.
Such enthusiasm and deeeeep half time shuffle!!! 😮😮😮😮😮
Those vintage 1969 New Beat hi hats sound killer! So musical
Dam…that is one heck of a pocket…..respect!!👍😎🤙👊🤘👌Nice interplay on the Ride Cymbal with the percussionist at the 3:25 mark👍
Subtil and killer hi-hat groove!!!
🤩🤩🤩
Love Ash’s playing, super tasty and awesome sound
Loving the bigger setup
Ash is amazing one of my favorites drummers
Great singer
Love me some Ash!!
yeah! That's sho nuff funky💯
Now this is some music.
Delicious shuffle!!! Amazing feell
Bello/magnifico.💎💎💎💎💎💎💰
Awesome Feel & Groove 🥁😆👌🏼
100%! Woohoo! Lived it.
TIGHT!
Man that set sounds great.
Such precision as well and that trigger on the snare is dope.
Great player . Love him 🙏🏼
Great great great!!!
Nice and groovy.
Master! One of the grooviest drummer around!
Notable!!! Remembering groove!
Amazing performance!
Zildjian, I love your history and importance to sound. Keep lowering those profiles on your cymbals! Especially the As. My favorite cymbals are lower profiled shaped 1950s As. ❤❤
I think I remember you playing this with Uncle Remus in 1976 😊
Pocket defined!
Ash's playing rocks
Outstanding cover of a ridiculously tricky song.😊
Tight as!!
I’ve been trying hard to use Ash’s hi hat technique, I love the sound he gets out of his.
Really great Ash
I saw Ash playing with Tori Amos June 20th, 2023 in New Orleans, and he was amazing. I wasn't previously aware of him at that point, but he made the show for me, being a drummer myself. I had my doubts going into this video, but he again was delightful to watch!
감동!! 💕
Cool jam.............!
Perfection.
Incredibly underrated drummer
Why do you think that? He is probably one of the busiest session drummers out there...
Perfect.
Love that guy !
Great timing
master shuffle
I met the performers before the show & only got a fleeting moment with Ash. Regardless, he projected a cool dude vibe & his playing was equal to that!
Fantastic shuffle
The mix on his Gretsch is actual perfection. Big time Steely vibes.
Ash's a winner :)
Ash rules.
Bernard would approve
yeaaahhh
Walkman on the snare for extra pocket
Yep, the yellow waterproof sport one which was always a bit too expensive for me
Ash and Steely??? Sweettt
Solid.
That snare❤
Nice Ash!
Ok no doubt the drummer is awesome, but I love how much the singer is enjoying this and his passionate yelps when they’re all just groovin. That’s what it’s all about!
Smoothest shuffler out there.
Saw this gent in my town few years back doing a charity show for a young local lad who died of cancer and was a talented young drummer. Many of my drumming heroes were there including the legend that is Philip Gould. Ash played a grace Jones track and was superb as were all the players that day. Rare to meet such talented people in one room. Will be a memory I'll treasure till I go in my box.
Soan 행님 지기네예...😊😊😊😊
Sony Walkman on the snare? Sweet!
Wow
the shuffle!
👍👌
Ash has Gadd pocket 😊
FYI, Bernard Purdie originally played on this track. Gadd is a big Purdie fan, as is Ash Soan. Listen to the swing on the original. For Purdie it's natural.
Funky!!!
I kept waiting to hear the chorus "Babylon Sisters shake it". The verses sound exactly like that song.
man that groove is tasty as my granny's homemade biscuits
I can only hope to be that cool when I'm that age
I'd love to hear the story of how and why he replaced Tori Amos's drummer, Matt Chamberlain. Both are amazing!
Holy smokes
Such a groove! Great track!
What sizes of drums is he playing here?
Nice - who's the singer ?
I believe it’s Daniel Pearce. I’ve done a few gigs with him. Long time ago. He’s a mean drummer himself.
Sounds Purdie!