I took my partner to the Clockwork Angels tour and told him during the drum solo "pay attention. Neil is a literal living legend." I feel so fortunate to have seen him.
I am from Holland, isn’t that weird? So in Dutch, Geddy is saying thank you very much. De Slagwerker means The drummer, or the percussionist. I know you mentioned that you thought you reacted to this particular song before, but this is your first time checking out this version. As a slagwerker myself, I really appreciate this drum solo. Beyond the pieces of eight part, the solo is completely different than all of his prior ones. And I am confident you never heard a drum solo like this before. I know I never did. As for the DW kit, people did not like the sound of the kit on R30. This one sounds great! Also, I think he could hear that he definitely improved his swing as time went on. Chad Smith had mentioned in an interview and he had a very difficult time doing the Buddy Rich tribute as well, because swing is a completely different style of drumming then rock obviously.
Yes..that’s a DW kit and Yes… that is definitely Stewie!! That was Neil’s “groupie”! I was the one who requested this yrs ago… you better be nice!! Thanks for mentioning the fret less for me!! Lol! Be well and God bless… from Texas!!
ITS INTERESTING HOW NEIL’S SOLO SOUNDED IN 76 ON ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE TO EXIT STAGE LEFT(MY PERSONAL FAVORITE) TO THE 90’s to the 2000’s. ITS AN AMAZING CAREER HE HAD! YES DW KIT!
What stands out to me on this drum solo is some thing that Neil discusses came out of his lessons with Freddie Gruber, which is the motion of his arm in between the stick hits, you can especially see it when he’s bringing around his right hand for a delayed hit When he’s doing some syncopation. You can tell he really worked on the motion of his playing and it was important to him because he felt it gave him a more fluid sound.
He may not have utilized the nature of a fretless to its full extent, but that particular instrument inspired that particular song, so..... That's cool! Neils solo here is one of my favorites, a bit more improvised for the time in some parts, the dude is just awesome!
yeah this solo was a huge departure from his normal ones. but man what great music from a "Drum Solo". thanks again for reacting to all of these JP. keep it up man .
Hey J., you probably know this, but Neil Peart was introduced to Freddie Gruber, renown jazz drummer, by Steve "machine gun" Smith of Journey. Neil was taken by Smith's evolution after having played and learned from Gruber. Peart studied with Gruber in the 90s to "smooth out his technique and developed a more "circular" movement with his drumming. Also, one of Neil's earliest influences was Gene Krupa, famed swing drummer and innovator.
Regarding the fretless bass guitar, and this is purely a layman's perspective, but I would hazard a guess that Geddy did try to play it being faithful to the eccentricities of the fretless configuration, but that it just didn't match well with the rest of the music, so he called an audible and played it like a regular bass guitar while still paying homage to it, however brief. Then again, I could be wrong.
according to the S&A documentary, Geddy wrote it by himself while he was tracking some other song (waiting on Nick R. ...) just jamming on this new bass Fender sent him.
Neil's higher toms are all attack and not much tone. Maybe has them tuned a little high, but that's why drummers always complain about the DW kit. They sound a bit choked. Compare this drum sound to any show where Neil was playing the Ludwigs. Night and day. The Ludwigs have the perfect balance of attack, tone, and resonance. The Tama drums sounded quite nice too. DW would be a distant 3rd with Slingerland bringing up the rear. No I'm not biased because I own a huge Ludwig Super Classic kit much like Neil's Roll The Bones kit. lol Bought them right after that album came out in Blue Shadow finish.
I think the drums sound fine, but what do I know I play bass? All I need to hear is the kick and the snare. Yeah Geddy's only using the fretless because that's what he was using when Nick recorded him using when he was doing vocals. I didn't even know it was fretless from listening to the song.
I agree on the fretless, it's kind of a pointless exercise. And it is totally his aggressive style of playing, not the musical context (I don't think). If you listen to Pino Palladino's playing on Pete Townshend's Give Blood, it's rocking tune at a good clip tempo-wise, but it is still undeniably a fretless... I hadn't heard this drum solo in quite a while... I kind of enjoy the tonal stuff he does during the 3/4 section..but honestly, does ANYONE actually like all the electronic "junkyard" style sounds he's using before that? I just don't understand that stuff...it's totally irksome to listen to...and it's just the same stuff from an earlier solo with different sounds.
This kit is great, and Neil is awesome...but the ONLY time I ever noticed a drum tone was on Moving Pictures. Not sure of the kit, but daayuum...just sayin.
Honestly Neil sounds a bit bored here, a little tired. I just wish he would let loose like back in the old days, but I definitely understand at this point with the long tours and his age he couldn't keep up with his younger self
As a drummer, any solo from Neil is appreciated
I took my partner to the Clockwork Angels tour and told him during the drum solo "pay attention. Neil is a literal living legend." I feel so fortunate to have seen him.
Best ‘MOST RECENT’ instrumental🎸🥁🎸
that one is very special, oufff,, the thecno drums is something,,,,,all those sounds, its next level,🤘🥁🤘
I am from Holland, isn’t that weird? So in Dutch, Geddy is saying thank you very much. De Slagwerker means The drummer, or the percussionist. I know you mentioned that you thought you reacted to this particular song before, but this is your first time checking out this version. As a slagwerker myself, I really appreciate this drum solo. Beyond the pieces of eight part, the solo is completely different than all of his prior ones. And I am confident you never heard a drum solo like this before. I know I never did. As for the DW kit, people did not like the sound of the kit on R30. This one sounds great! Also, I think he could hear that he definitely improved his swing as time went on. Chad Smith had mentioned in an interview and he had a very difficult time doing the Buddy Rich tribute as well, because swing is a completely different style of drumming then rock obviously.
….AND THE CROWD GOES WILD😝😝😝🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥🔥
Yes..that’s a DW kit and Yes… that is definitely Stewie!! That was Neil’s “groupie”! I was the one who requested this yrs ago… you better be nice!! Thanks for mentioning the fret less for me!! Lol! Be well and God bless… from Texas!!
The camera angles during Malnar are sick...Ged plays the hell out of any bass...and AlexisonFire🔥🤘
My favorite drum solo from Neil, specially the segment between 7:53 to 9:00
Justin: are we going to swing?
Neil: hold my book.
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Those DW drums are tuned beautifully.
The Canadian smoke has abated so I will be mailing the book tomorrow for you to giveaway.👍
ITS INTERESTING HOW NEIL’S SOLO SOUNDED IN 76 ON ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE TO EXIT STAGE LEFT(MY PERSONAL FAVORITE) TO THE 90’s to the 2000’s. ITS AN AMAZING CAREER HE HAD! YES DW KIT!
Justin(THE CROSSOVERS)Panariello 😝😝😝🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥🔥
De Slagwerker is Dutch for percussionist
What stands out to me on this drum solo is some thing that Neil discusses came out of his lessons with Freddie Gruber, which is the motion of his arm in between the stick hits, you can especially see it when he’s bringing around his right hand for a delayed hit When he’s doing some syncopation. You can tell he really worked on the motion of his playing and it was important to him because he felt it gave him a more fluid sound.
WHEN THE KIT TURNS ITS PIECES OF EIGHT TIME!
He may not have utilized the nature of a fretless to its full extent, but that particular instrument inspired that particular song, so..... That's cool!
Neils solo here is one of my favorites, a bit more improvised for the time in some parts, the dude is just awesome!
yeah this solo was a huge departure from his normal ones. but man what great music from a "Drum Solo". thanks again for reacting to all of these JP. keep it up man .
Slagwerker is old Dutch for ‘drummer’
Hey J., you probably know this, but Neil Peart was introduced to Freddie Gruber, renown jazz drummer, by Steve "machine gun" Smith of Journey. Neil was taken by Smith's evolution after having played and learned from Gruber. Peart studied with Gruber in the 90s to "smooth out his technique and developed a more "circular" movement with his drumming. Also, one of Neil's earliest influences was Gene Krupa, famed swing drummer and innovator.
I DEFINITELY HEAR AFRICAN TRIBAL DRUMMING IN THE SECTION AFTER PIECES OF EIGHT!
BIG BAND SWING TIME DANCING 🕺 💃
MORE GEDDISMS OR IS THAT GEDDY FUNK😝😝😝🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥🔥
This is The Best highway cruise toon.
GEDDY LEE EQUALS 🟰 FENDER JAZZ BASS AND RICKY DOUBLENECK BASS😝😝😝🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥🔥
SLAGWORKER: TO SLAG OFF NAHHH ITS NEIL PEART SO IT HAS TO BE AN EXCEPTIONAL SOLO 😝😝😝🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥🔥
One of the best kits he ever played
Fun to watch solo! 😊
Decent song. I'm not a huge drum solo fan but that was some pretty good slagwerk.
You're my slagwerker, Justin...
Geddy plays totally freelance.❤
Regarding the fretless bass guitar, and this is purely a layman's perspective, but I would hazard a guess that Geddy did try to play it being faithful to the eccentricities of the fretless configuration, but that it just didn't match well with the rest of the music, so he called an audible and played it like a regular bass guitar while still paying homage to it, however brief. Then again, I could be wrong.
according to the S&A documentary, Geddy wrote it by himself while he was tracking some other song (waiting on Nick R. ...) just jamming on this new bass Fender sent him.
Yeah thats stewie.....and if you cut off neils solo he will MOON YOU !!!
Neil's higher toms are all attack and not much tone. Maybe has them tuned a little high, but that's why drummers always complain about the DW kit. They sound a bit choked. Compare this drum sound to any show where Neil was playing the Ludwigs. Night and day. The Ludwigs have the perfect balance of attack, tone, and resonance. The Tama drums sounded quite nice too. DW would be a distant 3rd with Slingerland bringing up the rear. No I'm not biased because I own a huge Ludwig Super Classic kit much like Neil's Roll The Bones kit. lol Bought them right after that album came out in Blue Shadow finish.
The little kit is Roland V - drum .
Agreed about the Bass Attack and Tone though it is still cool but definitely not Pino Palladino on Sunset Grill or I'm gonna tear your playhouse down!
I think the drums sound fine, but what do I know I play bass? All I need to hear is the kick and the snare. Yeah Geddy's only using the fretless because that's what he was using when Nick recorded him using when he was doing vocals. I didn't even know it was fretless from listening to the song.
Geddy never really did get a grip on that thing😂, sounds terrible 😂😂
It's even on the video
I wonder if Neil ever got into rythm games, or just preferred real drums...I still don't really get "Swing'... Were Squirrel Nut Zippers Swing?
I agree on the fretless, it's kind of a pointless exercise. And it is totally his aggressive style of playing, not the musical context (I don't think). If you listen to Pino Palladino's playing on Pete Townshend's Give Blood, it's rocking tune at a good clip tempo-wise, but it is still undeniably a fretless...
I hadn't heard this drum solo in quite a while... I kind of enjoy the tonal stuff he does during the 3/4 section..but honestly, does ANYONE actually like all the electronic "junkyard" style sounds he's using before that? I just don't understand that stuff...it's totally irksome to listen to...and it's just the same stuff from an earlier solo with different sounds.
This kit is great, and Neil is awesome...but the ONLY time I ever noticed a drum tone was on Moving Pictures. Not sure of the kit, but daayuum...just sayin.
Neil played a Tama Superstar set on Moving Pictures. One of the best sounding drums ever made.
We shouldn't fret so much about things.
Does anyone think this is Buddy Rich, for sakes is was a tribute
He attacks the bass.
So is a Fretless like a Trombone slide?
kind of yeah lol
Did you see the stick😮 spin.
We miss Neil's stuff. But a treat is special.
I don't know how he played at this level with tendonitis. Did he have surgery?
apparently they've all had work done
You break into neils solo so help me 😠😠😠😠😠😠
Geddy is not a fretless player, hence, he doesn't play it properly...🙃
Honestly Neil sounds a bit bored here, a little tired. I just wish he would let loose like back in the old days, but I definitely understand at this point with the long tours and his age he couldn't keep up with his younger self