I Paid $2000 For 3 DRUM LEGENDS To Record The Same Song, Then This Happened!
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2020
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_______________ I Paid $2000 For Pro Drummers To Create An EPIC Drum Part For My Song!
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Time to learn some drums! My name's Stephen Taylor and as a drummer and drum teacher, some of my most valuable feedback and lessons learned have come from evaluating my drumming in a recorded setting, looking at what other session drummers do, getting feedback from other musicians, and being willing to improve my playing based upon that feedback. So I started a sort of reaction mashup experiment series. In a video a few months ago, I created a Fiverr gig and paid multiple 'pro' drummers to record the same song. In the next video in this series, I hired 3 drumming LEGENDS in the Nashville recording industry and had them record their own version of the same song. In THIS video, I hired 3 pro drummers from different states here in the U.S. and had them create an EPIC part for my song. This video took A LOT of work but was MASSIVELY fun to produce.
Part 1: I Paid 'Pro' Drummers To Create An EPIC Drum Part For My Song! (Fiverr version): • I Paid 'Pro' Drummers ...
Part 2: I Paid 3 DRUM LEGENDS To Record The Same Song, Then This Happened!: • I Paid 3 DRUM LEGENDS ...
Leave a comment below and let me know what you think!
You can contact these players to hire them to play on your tracks at the links below:
JohnnyBGood (wrote the song):
/ johnnybgood89
/ @johnnybgood89
Kenny Aronoff: kennyaronoff.com/
Steve Goold: stevegoold.com/
Scott Williamson: / scott.williamson.10
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Cymbal Setup From Left To Right:
14" Zildjian K Light Hi Hat Cymbals
18" Zildjian Prototype K Sweet Brilliant Finish Crash Cymbal
23" Zildjian Constantinople Renaissance Ride Cymbal
19" Zildjian Prototype K Sweet Brilliant Finish Crash Cymbal
Drums:
Tama Starclassic Bubinga with Tiger Wood finish
Sticks:
Vic Firth 5A
Drumheads:
Aquarian
Classic Clear on toms and snare resonant
Response 2 on toms batter
Modern Vintage on snare batter
Regularor (Ebony) on kick resonant
Super Kick 10 on kick batter
Alclair In Ear Monitors
Earthworks Microphones
I thought the second drummer was head and shoulders above the others. He had phenomenal dynamics and control, and knew exactly where to be maximal and minimal. I liked bits of all the other takes, but he's the only one that made stop and say "whoah".
Agree
I agree. His treatment is exactly what the song called for. Steve Goold all day baby!
Yeah good call I thought so too, he was my winner
Same here! 3rd one had his moments as well, but #2 was by far my favourite!
I feel the same but if I produced the song I would probably go for the 3rd drummer
Jesus the second drummer was incredible. His feel and Tom licks were ridiculous
Agreed! I really enjoyed that as well...
yup, i rewatch the 2nd guy, it's wicked
Have a look at Steve Goold's work. The man is a beast.
Steve Goold?
I’ve seen him in concert a few times - he’s great! His drums always sound great and look great, and he really is the master of playing cymbals.
1st drummer: what he wants
2nd drummer: what we want
3rd drummer: what producer wants
...
Agreed. Your comment is 'bang' on.
Agreed!
I'm producing and I would not take the 2nd! haha! strange. But I would take the first one probably.
Claudian Reyn I agree with you, first one is great too, personally like how he enjoyed the music :)
Could not agree more👏
1: More of a traditional rock take, I don't think Aronoff really knows The 1975 lol
2: Really tasteful and probably the most "drummer's drummer" take
3: Extremely professional and probably closest to what the song would actually sound like in reality
I feel that with someone like Kenny, you go to him because you want his playing style on your track.
@@eskilseter this. you go to him for his take on the song and his sound. hell there's a reason his wiki doesn't show a discography but simply a list of collaborations.
That's it
Drummer: plays nothing
Steven: “niceee”
what a good drummer appreciates! haha
Lol
I guess it shows not always about what you play, but also when you don’t.
@@sticktoyourdrums8177 Which, ironically, is something I learned at a Aronoff clinic :)
No matter what instruments you play, sometimes not playing is the best thing.
The third drummer Scott nailed the 1975 style that was asked for. The 16ths on the hi hat with accents on the left is really characteristic of that bands drummer.
You’re right on, Two was fresh and unique but three nailed what was asked.
Yea, loved what Scott did
I agree!
He definitely nailed it
Yeah I thought 3rd drummer fit the music best! All good though.
Kenny Arnoff has the juice. He was way more complimentary to the song than the other two. He was linked to the bass line and his half-time part elevated the composition. Super creative and beautiful execution. Simply Brilliant.
Next level shit would've been to give us a download link for the track so the community can participate and send in their own versions
please this!
Yes please!!
Hahahahahahaha peasants can't touch royalty
we're still waiting
Indeed next level
Steve Goold is where I learned the phrase "Hit the drums, pet the cymbals"
Haha ye
Smart
abuse tf out of your drumheads cuz that's easily replaceable
@@zhongxina8426 that's a fringe benefit. Play delicately on cymbals when the music calls for it - even if your other hand is hitting hard elsewhere.
That's probably good advice but I can hardly resist spanking my Paiste Signature 14" Sound Edges. And I love 100% of what that does in my mixes.
Man, Steve Gould killed this song!!! His feel sat incredibly well with the tone & feel of the song! The touch he had on the cymbals and his approach to the fills nailed it for me.
He's really an amazing player.
Hell yeah his version was killer. I liked Steve Taylors as well, he just needed a little more tom work at the peak of the song.
CZee I found it strange that Kenny arnoffs was my least favourite, even tho he played parts very similar to how I would approach the song, which I found funny. But the other drummers feel we’re just the right fit for the tune! Makes me really think about how I approach songs in general!
Agreed!!! Steve's take was head and shoulders (and glasses) above the rest for me! The tom Groove in the break before the final chorus was the cherry on the cake! 🔥
I simply can't get enough of Mr. Goold's performance. It's sublime
Oh...it's sickeningly good
Kenny added the half time. He was my favorite, without taking anything from the others drummers.
All masters of their craft. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
A bit too much crashes on the intro though.
Holy shit, Steve Goold!
Talk about someone showing how important the drummer is for a track!
Such a soft touch but with a drive that’s unbelievable! 👏👏👏😍
Where can I download this track to play along with myself?
That jams!!
Sorry lads but the second drummer’s technique and licks during the breakdown was so good. Clear winner for me.
I so wanted to disagree with you before I even watched the video... And then, I've gotta admit I'm with you 200% (except I liked the Kenny half-time attempt -it gelled better with the music I thought
If you know me, you'll know how hypocritical this statement is going to be, but.... I do think Kenny was just a touch too busy here. Not that it was anything approaching"bad" but, the song needed just a touch less I think. Honestly it sounds to me like he just got into it and was enjoying himself. Not a bad thing to be sure, but the 2 and 4 groove with accents on the hats for texture really seems a better fit here. That being said. My take would've sounded more like Kenny's, however I probably wouldn't have settled with my actually busier inappropriate first go, and retracked it, probably at the end of a long day, when I'm tired. My logic is, I'd be more apt to hang back and serve the song better if I'm exhausted lol.
So true 😎🤘🔥 but all if them brought something different and I loved hearing that 😊
@@publicprofilename4273 it would be so boring without everything he added. That part of the song is begging for drum fills and it all synced so nice
@@queenpurple8433 I don't all together disagree, I feel like the absolute end all be all best sheet for this tune would have aspects of all 4, I'll have to rewatch to decide what's what, but drummer 2 in the bridge if I remember right was just bananas epic, and kenny in the hook. I'll have to listen again, but I feel like each one nailed at least one part perfect, and all combined would decimate all!
Yo. The 2nd drummer Goold could literally just send a 2 bus mix of that performance and it would be record quality. His playing was mix ready. 💯 He delivered emotion, not just drums
Well said, Collins.
Maaan! Exactly
Joyous - just so musical, serving the song, no ego, no overplaying, perfect - hired.
Great video! That was so awesome.
Who?? Which one of them?
Joyous?
All of them teally
Steve Goold is SOOOOOOO underrated. That guy is a monster.
The second drummer in that breakdown literally made me smile. That was beautiful
First drummer. Best energy and interpretation. The fills and accents were so entertaining, he clearly knew/felt the song
Kenny Aronoff is the MAN!!!
I NEED Steve's part to be released as a single, just SO GOOD.
Agreed!!
YES ! Please yes
Amen!
Yes please!
this was one year ago and I came here to write the exact same comment
Kenny ABSOLUTELY SMASHED IT!👏👏👏 Loved it!!!
This is excellent. None is "better"..they are simply "different". No need to compare who did better. They are all insanely accomplished drummers and they each added so much value to the song. Comes down to personal preference. ❤️💕❤️
I'm a bassist, not a drummer, but I had to stop and replay the second one repeatedly and then from the top to really appreciate what he did there. Amazing
Most of what I like, and I like so much, revolves around the rhythm-section.
You should do a “I asked 3 metal drummers to play this pop song” or something similar, I’d be up for the challenge :)
Yes please, I second that!
All the drumming was great in this video, I've always loved Kenny as a drummer and speaker, so inspiring
I bet 66Samus would be down
Get like Danny Carey, Dave Lumbardo, and Dennis Chambers. Now THAT would be 3 interesting interpretations. Danny be like 7 over 17 with hats on 5.3, and the bridge he'd play in 17/11 at 108bpm, with the song in 4/4 at 120 lmao. Dave play it 2/4 with 16th bass drum and 8th snare, and 32nd not 5 tom fills, with 8/8 half time in the bridge. Dennis be 4/4 with pushes in 6/8 and 2/4 fills lol
Seeing as I'm a huge Salvation fan, I definitely want to see this! Haha
Nobody’s talking about how good the bass player snd his part was.⚡️🏆
R2D2 playing synth bass
More than likely it’s because it’s a drum focused channel. Just a hunch 🤷🏽
Steve Goold dont just have a great feel and Groove, but his drumming makes the song so much better 😊
Damn that second drummer made me wanting the song to be longer!!
Edit: 7:54 leaving this here so i can come back and listen again later
When you book Kenny you get this raw Kenny Aronoff - power. He is always fascinating.
Steve plays more detailed and you hear he is used to play more fragile, gently music.
Scott is more basic, standard oldschool studio drumming. Nothing wrong with that at all!
ive worked with kenny a cpl times, If you are there with him, he will drum anything in any way, pretty much flawlessly, just needs direction like anyone would. Also he cracks jokes and is a fun dude.
Man i wish this song with Steve Goold were available for download! absolutely crushed it!
Oh Yeah, where can we buy it? 😍
Dude knows we'd Buy it. He should release it
@@escadrums2 I think everyone has his own favorite Version of this Song! All Versions are INCREDIBLE, but for me Steve Goold fucking Nailed it with his Interpretion! Stephen should release all of it! 🙂
My ears say Kenny, my heart says Steve and my brain says Scott. Awesome playing from all the drummers!
Scott’s interpretation in this one highlights how beautiful the rest of the instruments are because of his simplistic playing. Also not forgetting to mention that he also kept it true to the 1975 sound. Thoroughly impressed by everyone’s playing!
3rd take is exactly what you'd hear on the radio/Spotify/whatever, 1st one Is More rock and 2nd Is what we all love to do and what you'd probably hear in a live situation
I've came back to watch Steve Goold play this song at least 16 times.
Can't stop
OK, I have watched this too many times now. Steve Goold was awesome!!! IT is what would be heard when this song was to be toured. His feel and touch is just brilliant. You can really see he plays in church where a soft touch is required most of the times, and that feel. I cannot get over his feel.
Steve goold killed it! Everyone's playing was awesome, obviously, but Steve's interpretation was my favorite
Yours and mine both!
agreed 100%
As a drummer I liked Scott's performance best. His hihat control is excellent. Steve's performance was the most unique which I also really liked but felt like it may have been a bit much for a "pop" song. Given Kenny's career, I feel like what he played should be held as the gold standard of what the track should be. It wasn't super flashy but it supported the song well and gave plenty of space for the rest of the band.
Not necesarily too much. I could see it going on the radio nowadays, it had a great balance between technique and accesibility.
Steve is the man! I've learned so much from him about touch, dynamics, and purpose behind your playing. Such a great drummer and teacher
Steve Goold's fill at 10:07 is just the cleanest fill I've ever heard!
I like how Kenny left space in the intro but used the hat to drive the song at the same time. He also had a more rock feel with the looser hats and tom triplet fills etc. It was a perfect balance of driving the song and breaking away to accent and help with the transitions.
I had an opportunity to be a student of Steve Goold last year when he came here in Kampala Uganda for our church's creative week. Oh boy, that guy can really GROOVE. I was so honored to meet him and get some of his skills and wisdom of drums
Steve Goold is such an artistic drummer. He’s so tasteful. While I had genuine appreciation for all takes, Steve gets my vote. I’m a huge fan of his work.
the 3 of them did a great job . 3 different personalities , 3 different sounds , 3 different minds.
i would choose number 3. Super groovy !!! congratulations to all 3!! i enjoy every second of it!!
This series of drumming assignments has been extremely eye opening. From the Fiverr video to the two pro sessions it's been so interesting to see what makes a good take.
My take home is; a balance of control, power and pocket. Serving the song, not yourself.
All very good session today, Steve from Arizona was powerful and had all the pocket on top. He would also be a dream to record, it's common for powerful drummers to be top heavy, hitting the cymbals harder than their kick and snare. He played with so much power, but gave the cymbals a lovely voicing.
You had serious pocket on this one too Steve, loved the control on the cymbal swells and the hi hat.
Proper musicianship from all.
If you're going to do another one, I'd love to hear some extremely technical acid jazz.
Thanks David!
Indeed. Very educational for young aspiring session drummers. Stephen is teaching very important things to know with regard to recording sessions.
Totally agree!
of course serving the song.....problem with you tube is too many drum only videos..... guys have all these drum chops but they cant play music
10:07 could listen all day
It's. So. Good!
So true
This video inspired me to hire Kenny A. In addition, I hired Chris Chaney (Janes Addiction) to play bass. I’m mixing the song now and they did an amazing job. I grew up a fan of Kenny’s since John Cougar’s Scarecrow album. This was a gift to myself for my 50th bday.
let's hear it!
ice la honk it won’t allow me to put a link
Honestly, all these drummer were amazing, they served the song and incorporated their own styles in it as well. What REALLY stood out to me was the second guy, his cymbal technique is out of this world! I wish ya the best Stephen!
Love this concept! Always a joy to see how musicians interpret songs; the dynamics; the feel; the accents. And it's amazing to hear how different songs can sound with simply subtleties. Great video!
FANTASTIC PLAYING FROM ALL YOU GUYS! Kenny, Scott, and Stephen made me wanna dance, could definitely hear any of those on a record. Steve Goold made me wanna play my drums and dance at the same time, with his take being the ultimate in a live setting. Love all you guys!
Steve Goldd was amazing but I love Kenney's energy and vibe. All three are just amazing.
3rd Drummer: "This is how you get paid"
Lol point on
booooooooring.
9:30- 9:58 HOLY HELL IS THAT JUST THE SMOOTHEST DRUMMING or what?
As a rhythmic non-drummer/drumming aficionado/wannabe percussionist, I have to say that your commentary is not only extremely informative, but the enthusiasm with which you deliver your "play-by-play" is the cherry on the top. You and Wings of Pegasus are at the top of your game....without peer.
Thanks!
Totally enjoyed this, especially your level of excitement listening to the tracks! They were all great, yours too! Loved your use of toms in the intro.
Very educational! Every drummer had their own fingerprint to show! Would love more these vids
I couldn't decide who play the parts better, all versions were freakin killer.....i love these styles for the same track. It really shows that all drummers have a different feel🤘😎🤘 Great video here
There’s one more pro drummer I’d love to hear try his hand at this... Sweetwater’s own Nick Di’Virgillio. This track just screams “Nick”...
james spafford nick could play anything on anything and sound amazing!
This is a beautiful track and the drumming is incredible. The song reminds me of beautiful days, times spent with the one I love most in the world, and laughter amongst friends. I love this channel and I love all of you!
i want a full song.... this is both energetic and relaxing. love it!
I really love the fill at 9:55, where he goes into triplets before the song does, thus turning the table and making it HIS triplets that the music follows (instead of the other way round).
Stephen , this was the best reaction video i have ever seen . Your energy makes the whole thing a truly enjoyable experience. Thanks bud , made my day.
Thank you!
My goodness, these are so fun to watch! I love hearing the different takes from everyone! 👏🤘🥁
I love the 16th note hi hat feel of the 3rd, the groove of the 2nd and the energy, some of the fills and half time feel of the 1st. Blend them together and you got a perfect drum track.
If I were hiring a drummer, I'd pick number 3. He played what the song asked for and left room for all the other stuff in the song. Not to mention he's like a clock. Tight AF.
I love this series. You are venturing in "real-time" into a seldom explored area of drumming and musicianship in general. I think it's very valuable as an educational tool for anyone interested in composition and groove. Thanks and keep up the excellent work!
Ikr I love these videos, it’s really helped me realise important techniques and how they can effect a song, plus it’s great to listen to!
Hey Stephen. Love these multi drummer take videos. Really gives us a taste of different styles from great drummers and makes you appreciate how each of their approaches on the same track is different but wonderful. Your analysis of each take was spot on.
Stephen, I've enjoyed your many videos and have learn a lot as well. Thanks.
I finally took some time to watch this and you hit it out of the park. It was exciting and inspiring to see the different approaches from these fantastic musicians. I love your comments
about what to hear in a song and how to approach it. The bridge in the song just floored me!
Keep these videos coming!
As a drummer since 1980, who kind of groomed himself for studio drumming, this was really cool to see the different interpretations. The kicks toward the end with fills in between challenged each guy, too.
I've been coming back and watching this video for like 10 times already. Amazing players but Steve Goold really stood out for me. That dude is a killer!
All brilliant. 2nd take with the 1/2 time was superb... loved your very different and synchopated take. Nice floor tom in the main groove.
Love how excited you get when the drummers really lay it down! It’s a thing of joy! 😁
At 15:50 I think a triplet breakdown with snare, kick and toms in addition to what you did would’ve lit that on fire- way better than the others. Very nicely done!! Tone is on point
Dude I'm learning so much. Finally have my first drum part out on a song done a lil while ago, listening to it I recognized some really good things I happened to do (and some not as good things) and it got me started on a journey absorbing all sorts of dos and donts for recording drums for a SONG. This is such sweet stuff thank you
8:10 - Omg I love the the sound of an open ride just letting that wave roll through. I wish it was utilized more in music; it sounds so great.
These are my favorite type of your videos. Again an excellent way to spend your channel resources!
Glad you dig!
I watched this video nearly 2 years ago, and for some reason, out of the blue, I just started humming the melody to the chorus in my head.
Had to come back just for the song, this time around. GREAT TRACK!
same dude
all 4 takes were clearly great. I really liked your verse groove with the toms and 16th build on the snare at the end
This is beautiful! What a great video and a fantastic concept for a video! Bravo!
These are so fun! Can you imagine this with Vinnie, Larnell, and Gavin Harrison?
Yeah and imagine steven reading all of the artists Vinnie worked with.lol
damn now I really wanna hear Larnell slay one of his tracks
gavin harrisonnnnn
Larnell would kill it
Gavin Harrison would be awesome!
Honestly, I think Stephen’s was the most creative.
Stephen and Kenny.
I was searching for someone else that felt this way. He killed his take right along with the others.
I totally loved this! This video was a GREAT educational tool!!!! I personally love to hear other people’s interpretations of music and THIS was a great way to do it!
I loved your reactions to their drum parts! It was funny (in a very good way). Thank you Stephen.
Honestly I think Stephen played it best, the perfect balance of what drummers, producers and clients want. that snare build up at the end was genius
You’re awesome Stephen! It’s so great and inspirational to see someone be so passionate about the drums :)
Thanks brotha!
Loved all three. Got to go with Kenny. Love the saying below. “Hit The Drums, Pet The Cymbals”. That’s awesome
That was awesome to see those legends drummers. Please keep drumming Stephen!! Don't choose Legends without itself playing it. It was fun to watch!
man love the energy !! recommending my friends to this channel 🙏
I could watch Steve Goold play drums all day. Always incredible.
Steve Goold is fire! His take is like gospelish vibe thing, awesome pockets! Kenny and Scott also took this one to another level! I also love your interpretation, I like the vibe and feel! More of this type of videos! ✌️ from the 🇵🇭
Can't get enough of Scott. I watch this video over and over to keep me on point. Thanks SCOTT!
Excellent post. Nice job keeping drums fun , fresh and interesting. You keep me coming back, respect
This was a spectacular musical experience and a very creative idea! Well done Stephen!
Thanks Brad!
All 3 drummers were great but Stephen you looked like you were enjoying it and did a great job. Thanks for the Video
How in the world have I not seen these video's before? Just AWESOME MAN!!! It's crazy how everyone's interpretation is so different.
Stephen you HAVE to do more of these videos where you have multiple pro drummers play thier own iterations of the same song...so good
Williamson definitely leaned into the "George Daniel: Hi-Hat accents R Lyfe!" ethos! Dig!
All extremely good but Steve Goold for me. Thanks for introducing me to him!
The track is also really nice!
Great video as always Stephen! Had a great time listening to it! By the way, loved your interpretation! Love the way you enjoy the way the drummers took the song! keep it going!
I just found your channel recently and I freaking love your videos! Thank you for the work you put into your channel!
I would love to see something like the Fivver video but with UA-cam drummers! There are some great drummers on this platform that would be awesome to see here!!