"THE NEIL PEART EXPERIMENT" - by KEN MARY - Part One "YYZ"

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  • @billscott9181
    @billscott9181 2 дні тому +5

    Fantastic playing! I think you're a shoe-in for the gig.😉

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  2 дні тому +2

      Hahaha, not sure what gig you mean, as I know some people on the inside and it has always been the case that it's either all three or none! But thank you for the very kind words Bill!

  • @amreed2
    @amreed2 8 днів тому +6

    The intro to YYZ is perhaps one of the most creative musical pieces that's ever been written. You will never hear anything like it again. Man those were good times.

  • @jrude1918
    @jrude1918 6 днів тому +4

    I've been playing RUSH for over 30 years. All I can say is "Thanks for the lesson!" Your drums sound amazing and your feel is spot on.

  • @davidjperkins1710
    @davidjperkins1710 11 днів тому +8

    This is a fun experiment- Neil and I came up together in St Catharines - I subbed in when he left to join Rush-everyone knew in our small town that he was going to be "something" - never guessed it was going to be legendary though- and you are doing a fine job covering him.

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  11 днів тому +2

      @@davidjperkins1710 TY so much David! That’s a great story, thank you for sharing! And TBH I don’t think in the future anyone will be this influential, because Rush existed at an amazing time in the music business. There are so many bands and so many great players I don’t believe anyone will sit on that throne again!!

  • @jfbuff9
    @jfbuff9 8 днів тому +3

    Great job, Ken! Very impressed…Looking forward to the next one.

  • @christiansectas
    @christiansectas 7 днів тому +3

    Yesssss!!!!!
    Wonderful stuff!!

  • @Sarge2112
    @Sarge2112 7 днів тому +2

    That's damn good man 👏👏👏 I'm a 40+ year Rush fan and have heard this many times and your right there with it amazing job Neil would smile...

  • @KingVideo8
    @KingVideo8 8 днів тому +2

    Experimental success ! Loved every beat, roll, and crash ! Thanks Professor Ken Mary !

  • @lesliemary9681
    @lesliemary9681 11 днів тому +2

    Amazing! Love the story behind the scenes. I love that you're still having fun doing what you love and tremendously blessed to do. 🥰

  • @ScottJeffersTraveler
    @ScottJeffersTraveler 10 днів тому +1

    Holy Cow! Amazing performance! I love hearing this mix, gives a slightly different view of this masterpiece.

  • @CeeHimself
    @CeeHimself 9 днів тому +2

    Never been a #Rush nor a #NeilPeart Fan but a #KenMary Fan; This just came up in my feed! Great Stuff! Keep it up, Brother! Cheers, eeC

  • @marsdrums6298
    @marsdrums6298 11 днів тому +2

    Well done! Love this song and it's a lot of fun to play along to. Neil was a genius for sure with sticks in his hands. RIP Neil Peart! Your legacy will live on!

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  11 днів тому +1

      TY for the kind words and indeed, he was a genius. And I do not think there will be another drummer as influential again, because of the special time that Rush existed in. The music business today is completely different.

  • @zarwarrior
    @zarwarrior 10 днів тому +1

    Extremely well done my friend! Spicing up with the Slapsticks makes a huge difference. 🖖❤🎶💯 Long live The Professor!

  • @ConstantineIsslamow
    @ConstantineIsslamow 11 днів тому +1

    Great job. Thanks for sharing with us.

  • @terrysnyder5193
    @terrysnyder5193 10 днів тому +1

    Fantastic! I became a drummer mostly because of this album. I cannot wait to check out the rest of this project

  • @CathyRankinEntertainment
    @CathyRankinEntertainment 11 днів тому +2

    Absolutely killer - they should've had you play this at the Taylor Hawkins tribute because you're the only one I've seen actually nail it - Neil would love this!

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  11 днів тому

      TY for the very kind words and encouragement Cathy!!🙏

  • @allanmailer4540
    @allanmailer4540 11 днів тому +2

    I've said it before but that kit is bloody beautiful.....Right-let's get onto the music. The first time I truly took notice of a drummer was when I heard Cozy Powell playing the intro to Stargazer, the next thing I heard was a little track called YYZ, I loved it on moving pictures but it was the live version on Exit Stage Left (complete with drum solo) that truly fired my love for drums and made me want to hit things.
    Your version is superb Ken, there are subtle differences here and there but most of them are purely sonic and related to the differences in equipment. You nailed the track but whilst still managing to sound like you......and that's no bad thing.

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  11 днів тому +2

      TY Allan! I'll take it!! And TY for listening!!🙏

    • @Pirates_of_the_Underground_I
      @Pirates_of_the_Underground_I 11 днів тому +1

      Cozy was probably the 1st musician I started to actually "mourn", and those that came after who passed away :(. Not only Rush (and Kansas) but I'm a HUGE 𝕽𝖆𝖎𝖓𝖇𝖔𝖜 fan (and collector), especially the Dio/Bonnet years. Cozy was awesome with Sabbath, Emerson Lake & Powell, and Whitesnake too! Always had that HUGE sound.
      I guess as a young adult getting into Metal, Progressive Rock, the losing of musicians became very apparent to me, and the mark they left on music. We live in the age of many leaving us that were born in the 40's and 50's.

  • @MarkChocolate
    @MarkChocolate 9 днів тому +1

    That was frkn Brilliant!! Damn! As a guitar player, I WISH I could play drums as good as that! Thanks for this, Ken!

  • @shgdds
    @shgdds 11 днів тому +1

    Great performance Ken! Looking forward to the next one!

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  11 днів тому

      TY for the kind words my friend!! I'll be seeing you next month!

  • @TheMetaljoken
    @TheMetaljoken 9 днів тому +1

    There‘s No School Like The Old School (Dee Snider)! Awesome work Bro!! 👊 🤘

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  9 днів тому +1

      TY my friend!!

    • @TheMetaljoken
      @TheMetaljoken 9 днів тому +1

      @ yw Amigo! And okay - Not that much 4 on the Floor in the Rush Kompositions 😏 Have a great Weekend Ken! ✌️🤘

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  9 днів тому +1

      @@TheMetaljoken Hahaha, indeed! You have a great weekend as well!

  • @codersexpo1580
    @codersexpo1580 11 днів тому +3

    Hey Ken! Out here in AZ to this day my friend. You may not remember me but we met and you came by my old storage shed off camelback and jammed out a bit on my Red Ludwig set. We had a friend Gary Higgins in common and it was such a joy to meet and hang with you. I introduced you to a dear friend Brett Fredrickson (RIP my buddy) and you guys did a drum seminar together...anyway, I just wanted to say hi and hope you are around in town, I would love to touch bases with you. Let me know how we can connect! Peace brother!

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  10 днів тому

      Wow, I do remember that! Are you still in touch w Gary? Great guy! Let's do that. Are you on FB messenger? Just hit me up there!

    • @codersexpo1580
      @codersexpo1580 9 днів тому

      @@kenkmaryofficial Ha! Will do!

  • @russlewis9634
    @russlewis9634 11 днів тому +2

    I think it's time to change your middle name to "EVERY-LITTLE-NUANCE"... lol Outstanding......

  • @toddashton9696
    @toddashton9696 11 днів тому +1

    That was fun to see you reproduce this masterpiece

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  11 днів тому

      TY so much Todd! This song is truly a masterpiece!!

  • @GeneBrodeJr
    @GeneBrodeJr 10 днів тому +1

    I don't know who you are, and I don't know where to find you. But what I do know is that you have a very particular set of skills. And you killed it! I'm a bassist and of course love Rush, but Neil was THE MAN. There is a lot going on in this song and I think this is the only video I've ever seen where you can see everything happening behind the kit. Great job! I'll give you a like and a follow!

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  10 днів тому

      Hahahaha, I love that! TY so much! And rhythm sections rule!!! 😁

  • @jongriffor4366
    @jongriffor4366 11 днів тому +1

    Awesome Ken, I really enjoyed this!🤘🏼☠️🤘🏼

  • @Pirates_of_the_Underground_I
    @Pirates_of_the_Underground_I 11 днів тому +1

    WOO HOO!!!! Great job Ken!!! Great looking kit too :D.
    I have always wondered if _Pratt_ ever tried sampling the Whip Crack/Glass from the studio track? Always thought that would have been a cool surprise during their last few tours if he was able to do that for his electronic drums (sample/trigger). But heck, at the very least I got to see them on the 2nd to last show at Irvine Meadows Calif. with my Brother, Friend, and Girlfriend. Too bad they didn't play "Losing It" at the gig though (but did for a couple of other shows. The Toronto show with "Ben Mink" on Violin, and "Jonathan Dinklage" at the LA Forum show), it is one of my fave tracks.
    - Well, hope to see more! You play with such ferocity and precision! Much like Neil during that time (see LeStudio footage).

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  10 днів тому

      As always, TY for the very kind words!! That would be a cool sound to add for sure!! So cool you saw the last tour... I missed it thinking there would be more...

  • @eoinjennings519
    @eoinjennings519 11 днів тому +1

    I love doing this on guitar - at least there is a drummer to lock in to ! Great job 👏

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  11 днів тому +1

      @@eoinjennings519 TY so much! Yes, it was quite the experiment!! I did learn a great deal, though.

  • @darylbanks6363
    @darylbanks6363 11 днів тому +1

    awesome you nailed it old friend way to go that's why you are in my top 5 drummers of all time

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  11 днів тому

      TY so much Daryl!! I appreciate your support always!!

  • @rlochner
    @rlochner 11 днів тому +1

    Diggin it! Very well done!!

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  10 днів тому +1

      TY Mr. Lochner!! You rock and I will see you soon!!

  • @Rage-of-War
    @Rage-of-War 11 днів тому +1

    Flotz is blessed to have you on board!!

  • @theslideguy4228
    @theslideguy4228 9 днів тому +1

    Sweet. Nice work, KM.

  • @butchjones3497
    @butchjones3497 6 днів тому +1

    YES!!! Awesome, Ken!!

  • @JimWilkinson
    @JimWilkinson 11 днів тому +1

    Excellent work Ken! Doing the Professor right. I'm sure Neal would be smiling....

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  11 днів тому

      @@JimWilkinson TY so much Jim! I hope he would be!! 🙏

  • @tom-dreamingnothing
    @tom-dreamingnothing 11 днів тому +2

    Well, that was phenomenal. 🤘

  • @larsrikardkvaal5905
    @larsrikardkvaal5905 9 днів тому +1

    Excellent job, really enjoyed it👌

  • @ROYVDL12
    @ROYVDL12 10 днів тому +2

    "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery", and to that, you honor Neil's percussion talent. Well done, Ken. Is "La Villa Strangiato" next?
    I'd be interested to know how you assess the difficulty in mastering Neil's drum parts compared to other rock bands?

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  10 днів тому +1

      In terms of rock bands, I would say difficult. I played Rush in my high school band a lot, so I was used to playing Neils style, but there's a lot to remember!! And it depends on how close you're trying to get. Here, I was doing my best to sound like the record, which was not easy. I would say Rush is definitely way more difficult by a huge jump, compared to other bands at that time. And as you know, this was many years ago they recorded this. Check out Lorna Shore, a current band. That may be a little tough to duplicate now, lol.

  • @stringstroker22
    @stringstroker22 11 днів тому +3

    Love it, Ken!

  • @andrewwalker3819
    @andrewwalker3819 11 днів тому +2

    Brilliant as Always Ken 👌 👏 👍

  • @donjoefonzarelli9785
    @donjoefonzarelli9785 10 днів тому +1

    Nailed it. Well done

  • @jonhamlinprophet6606
    @jonhamlinprophet6606 8 днів тому +1

    That was great, Ken.

  • @2112musician
    @2112musician 7 днів тому +1

    Wow this is badass. RIP Neil. 🤟

  • @tyytsejam
    @tyytsejam 10 днів тому +1

    Very nicely done!

  • @icetech6
    @icetech6 2 дні тому +1

    Man i need a piccolo snare.... and thanks for using Aquarian heads :) by far my favorite.. i use response 2s on all cept snare...

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  2 дні тому +1

      Nice! I dig the response 2's as well. I use different heads for different types of sounds, these Reflector's seemed to capture that 70's kind of sound more than the others.

  • @1960taylor
    @1960taylor 11 днів тому +3

    Very nice......hello from YYZ

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  10 днів тому +2

      Hello! TY so much, and you're Canadian!! That's awesome!

    • @1960taylor
      @1960taylor 10 днів тому +2

      @@kenkmaryofficial great job !! and yes right from YYZ

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  10 днів тому +2

      @@1960taylor The heart of it all!!!👍

  • @jamesgilgannon4164
    @jamesgilgannon4164 11 днів тому +1

    Truly awesome Ken! 🙏😁👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @CHOKEHOLDOFFICIAL
    @CHOKEHOLDOFFICIAL 11 днів тому +1

    YIKES! SPOT ON! EVEN SHADY TIME MOMENTS! KILLER!

  • @vampdarling
    @vampdarling 10 днів тому +1

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Amazing Ken!

  • @bonzojenks303
    @bonzojenks303 10 днів тому +1

    Incredible video! Jonni

  • @HunterGoatley
    @HunterGoatley 11 днів тому +2

    Fantastic, Ken!

  • @FrankDeCoster-FrakkeZeroOne
    @FrankDeCoster-FrakkeZeroOne 9 днів тому +1

    Awesome job!!

  • @Mark_T_23
    @Mark_T_23 2 дні тому +1

    I'm impressed. You should talk to Geddy and Alex. They might be looking for a drummer with your talent.

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  2 дні тому +1

      @@Mark_T_23 TY for the kind words, but they’ve been done for some time. But thank you for the sentiment!! 🙏

    • @Mark_T_23
      @Mark_T_23 2 дні тому +1

      @@kenkmaryofficial Never say Never. Something tells me that they are not done. RIP Niel.

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  2 дні тому

      @@Mark_T_23 TY Mark. I know a couple people on the inside, and I’m pretty sure they are? But again, TY so much for the thought!! 🙏

    • @Mark_T_23
      @Mark_T_23 12 годин тому +1

      @@kenkmaryofficial, I know that Geddy, Alex and Niel have said that if any one member of the band leaves, Rush done. I understand that. Those were three incredible musicians. We are so lucky that they found each other. They continued to push themselves to produce more technical and great music. They did their own music and hoped people would listen. They were the best trio ever. I believe Neil is a fantastic drummer not only because of his technical proficiency but because of his creativity. He only added fills when the overall sond needed it to continue on. Most times to the next phrase. Signed, Amature drummer.

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  11 годин тому

      @@Mark_T_23 I agree completely. And Neil's composition changed the way drummers look at their parts. I think he affected almost every drummer today, either directly or indirectly. A true creative genius.

  • @jon325
    @jon325 11 днів тому +1

    Oh ya, nicely done!!!

  • @sighermike
    @sighermike 11 днів тому +1

    Dude, you should do more videos. These are fun.

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  11 днів тому +1

      TY so much! That is my New Year's resolution!! There are so many I'd like to make!!😁

  • @user-vn6km7tk4p
    @user-vn6km7tk4p 11 днів тому +1

    Hello Ken,
    Excellent work!!!
    Did you by chance do some work in the past with David T Chastain?

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  11 днів тому

      TY for the very kind words! Yes, I played on a number of Chastain albums! And those were done old school as well, no edits, no punchins, no samples, lol.

    • @iliafigueroa4820
      @iliafigueroa4820 11 днів тому +1

      Hello.
      Did you ever get to meet Neil???

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  11 днів тому

      @@iliafigueroa4820 No, out of all the celebrities I was able to meet over the years, Neil was not one of them.

    • @iliafigueroa4820
      @iliafigueroa4820 11 днів тому +1

      @@kenkmaryofficial
      Well…not celeb, he really was a musician, just a veeeery famous one hehe celeb is a kardashian or taylor swift I should say hahaaa
      I have a signed book by him. One of those motorcycle ones he did.
      I went to meet them here in puerto rico and missed them by hours…
      But got to see them at their concert here from 2nd row. Months before, I saw them my first time in west palm beach.

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  11 днів тому

      @@iliafigueroa4820 Very cool you have that.

  • @toddo316
    @toddo316 9 днів тому +1

    Amazing! Thanks!!

  • @mikemYYZ
    @mikemYYZ 10 днів тому +1

    My goodness, that kicked ass

  • @MarkTaitAZ
    @MarkTaitAZ 10 днів тому +1

    Super cool Ken!

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  10 днів тому +1

      TY my friend! Hoping you have great news for me next time we speak!

  • @worldtimeproductions
    @worldtimeproductions 8 днів тому +1

    Great Job

  • @mikekeller6873
    @mikekeller6873 9 днів тому +1

    Very Excellent.

  • @DrummerDaveRaheb
    @DrummerDaveRaheb 11 днів тому +1

    Nice job Ken! 🥁

  • @miketheash1557
    @miketheash1557 11 днів тому +2

    Bravo, sir!

  • @iliafigueroa4820
    @iliafigueroa4820 11 днів тому +1

    Hello.
    Did you ever get to meet Neil???

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  10 днів тому

      I did not get a chance to meet him unfortunately. But he is one of my top three influences as a drummer, and I saw them play very early on in my development.

  • @GuitarWithDofka
    @GuitarWithDofka 11 днів тому +1

    Bravo my friend 💪

  • @tewwonwonii8462
    @tewwonwonii8462 10 днів тому +1

    Excellent.

  • @YvonG4
    @YvonG4 11 днів тому +2

    Awesome!!

  • @davepalumbo1971
    @davepalumbo1971 11 днів тому +1

    Great stuff Ken, thanks! BTW, I assume you are the same Ken Mary who played drums on the unknown and underrated Magdallan Big Bang album from the early 90s?? Some amazing drumming there, and mixed very well too I might add!

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  11 днів тому

      TY so much Dave! Yep, That album is Brian Bromberg, Ken Tamplin, Lanny Cordola, and myself. One of my favorites to have played on and produced by the incredible Mick Guzauski (Christina Aguilera, etc. etc.)

    • @davepalumbo1971
      @davepalumbo1971 11 днів тому +1

      @@kenkmaryofficial You're welcome - my friend and I spent a lot of hours listening to that album back in the day. Serious musicianship on that album top to bottom. I saw Brian at a jazz festival a few years back... I know Ken has done a lot of work since then as well, though admittedly not sure I've kept track of Lanny.

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  11 днів тому

      @@davepalumbo1971 Yes, some great musicians on that record for sure, and a killer piece of art, IMO.

  • @rushman667
    @rushman667 7 днів тому +1

    First listen thought you were off but second time around I thought you were on it.

  • @rushangelTE
    @rushangelTE 11 днів тому +2

    Making Memories, 🎉

  • @uwewillms6238
    @uwewillms6238 11 днів тому +2

    Great

  • @jameswilliamson4009
    @jameswilliamson4009 11 днів тому +1

    Awesome!

  • @johncampbellpercussion
    @johncampbellpercussion 11 днів тому +1

    Nice!!!!!!

  • @AnnetteMary-u2w
    @AnnetteMary-u2w 11 днів тому +1

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️

  • @rasricksmith
    @rasricksmith 10 днів тому +1

    No whip parts?😂

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  10 днів тому

      Hey Rick, I believe they are on the recording, yes? And TY for watching!!

  • @hackey37
    @hackey37 11 днів тому +2

    WHY WHY ZED - EXCELLENT!!!!

  • @Sid-gu5qk
    @Sid-gu5qk 4 години тому

    👍👍

  • @johnandrews3568
    @johnandrews3568 9 днів тому +1

    Please.. it's why why ZED.

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  9 днів тому

      @@johnandrews3568 I was going to put “YYX” in the title just to watch people’s heads explode…

    • @johnandrews3568
      @johnandrews3568 8 днів тому +1

      @@kenkmaryofficial no point in trolling but to say why why zee is like saying Pert instead of Peart. it's just wrong. If the song was written by Americans, I get it but it's not.

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  8 днів тому

      @@johnandrews3568 Too late for this video, but good to know. One thing to consider is that in America, we don't say it like that, and although Rush is a Canadian band, they sold records in many, many other countries besides Canada. Actually, they sold WAY more records in other countries. Are all other countries to be held to speaking the letter "Z" the way you say it in Canada because Rush was "Canadian"? Isn't language for communicating, and in the end, did you know what song I was talking about? I'm pretty sure everyone knows the song I'm referring to. So yeah, it seems a little "trollish," but I get the impression your intention was more "education" than "trolling." So for that, the information is appreciated.

    • @johnandrews3568
      @johnandrews3568 8 днів тому +1

      @@kenkmaryofficial for sure education. AFAIK the USA is the only English speaking country that uses 'zee' for zed. French also uses Zed and the rest of the English speaking world says Zed. Zee if very much an American thing and if others (like English speakers in Latin America for eg) say zee it's from US media influence.

    • @kenkmaryofficial
      @kenkmaryofficial  8 днів тому +1

      @@johnandrews3568 GTK