Performance Spotlight: Ray Luzier

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  • Опубліковано 5 лип 2015
  • Vic Firth Artist Ray Luzier performs "Stars" by his group KXM!
    Guitar: George Lynch
    Bass/Vocals: Dug Pinnick
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    ALBUM:
    "Stars" from KXM's album 'KXM'
    itunes.apple.com/us/album/kxm...
    (featuring George Lynch and dUg Pinnick)
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    STICKS:
    #vfSRL - Ray Luzier Signature Stick
    bit.ly/1nlymNg
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 973

  • @themodernguitarist
    @themodernguitarist 7 років тому +224

    Pisses me off when Korn fans rag on Ray. Dude is fucking awesome. Not only can he be groovy, but he can be precise and tight.

    • @gmorton916
      @gmorton916 7 років тому +13

      I dont get it what is there 2 rag on?--Ray plays his ass off

    • @themodernguitarist
      @themodernguitarist 7 років тому +6

      People always prefer the original guy, and I always see people say Ray "has no groove", when KXM has some really groovy shit going on.

    • @brucec1626
      @brucec1626 7 років тому +14

      Ray is my fav drummer out there and lets just say his potential is somewhat... limited in korn.

    • @miky8788
      @miky8788 7 років тому

      there is no comparison

    • @DavidOakesMusic
      @DavidOakesMusic 7 років тому +10

      Silveria was hardly tight or even that technical...

  • @_yuweeel
    @_yuweeel 5 років тому +581

    One of the best but underrated Metal Drummer of this generation.

    • @kevinheckeler
      @kevinheckeler 4 роки тому +11

      Agree. I enjoyed his Korn work, but he wasn't the standout element in their music. With KXM I've immediately grown to appreciate his chops.

    • @travisspaulding9540
      @travisspaulding9540 4 роки тому +3

      Kevin Heckeler thats because he has to work around a style Korn already had established before he was part of the band.

    • @holprod00
      @holprod00 4 роки тому +2

      no!

    • @billiefields8972
      @billiefields8972 3 роки тому

      Lolj

    • @TempoDrift1480
      @TempoDrift1480 3 роки тому +10

      One of the most over used comments on UA-cam

  • @clintc5416
    @clintc5416 4 роки тому +147

    Ray was one of my instructors at Musicians Institute. He is a fantastic drummer and human being! He was always super nice and interested in helping students with their musical careers. I feel very lucky to have been one of his students and friend’s. He’s just a great person all around!

    • @unclemonster48
      @unclemonster48 3 роки тому +9

      I bet that was truly a blessing to have the man himself watching over your instruction.
      I’m crazy jealous!

    • @alejandrocasas1455
      @alejandrocasas1455 3 роки тому

      Really?!!? 😮👍🏻

    • @zeppelinrules1077
      @zeppelinrules1077 Рік тому

      Wow

    • @andydhillon1977
      @andydhillon1977 Рік тому

      When was he your instructor? Very cool dude.

    • @clintc5416
      @clintc5416 Рік тому

      @@andydhillon1977 Hi Andy, I went to MI from 1996 to 1997.

  • @mozog5096
    @mozog5096 6 років тому +21

    He's one of the best drummers of all time.

  • @SinisterSkip
    @SinisterSkip 8 років тому +385

    I love the groove, tightness, creativity and fluency. Freaking awesome man.

    • @micanut48
      @micanut48 7 років тому +6

      it just can't get any tighter than this.

    • @mayhemz2657
      @mayhemz2657 7 років тому +14

      This is tighter than the first night!

    • @SaNdR0RM46
      @SaNdR0RM46 7 років тому +4

      freaking awesome = freak on a leash

    • @jampan137
      @jampan137 4 роки тому

      no soul, just speed

    • @spudmagnum7394
      @spudmagnum7394 3 роки тому +3

      @@jampan137 Lmao get the fuck out you fucking nerd. Ray's got feel for days, his dynamics are extremley deliberate, and he knows how to hang back on the beat. He was never a speed freak so i dont even get where that came from.

  • @olsfield
    @olsfield 8 років тому +59

    It sounded so cool on the CD , but to see it played. What a piece of work. You are one hell of a drummer. Awesome

  • @NederlandGuy
    @NederlandGuy 4 роки тому +25

    I saw Ray play at Kansas City, KS several months ago. He is a beast when he is playing. Watch him closely when he is onstage and you will witness one of the great drummers of all times. He literally is possessed by the beat.

    • @unclemonster48
      @unclemonster48 3 роки тому +1

      David Lee Roth made him into a showman

  • @derekmotta6926
    @derekmotta6926 8 років тому +671

    Finally a metal drummer who knows how to use his hi hats!

    • @combatwombatt
      @combatwombatt 8 років тому +15

      Anup Sastry can use his hi hats

    • @larrytate1657
      @larrytate1657 8 років тому

      No he can't

    • @cope397
      @cope397 8 років тому +27

      +derek motta Does the name Danny Carey ring a bell?

    • @TheRyskwic
      @TheRyskwic 8 років тому +3

      +derek motta He is truly talented, shame his appearance does not really correspond with other Korn members. He doesnt fit amongst them.

    • @savethebigu
      @savethebigu 8 років тому +4

      +Richard theRedneck Yo, David looked polar opposite any of the other members of Korn either....

  • @crunch805
    @crunch805 Рік тому +6

    3:55 WTF!!!!!!!!!! Madness!!! Summoning a genie out of that ride cymbal!!! Hell yeah!!!!!!!!

  • @RayHarber
    @RayHarber 8 років тому +53

    Besides the fucking monster drumming, that's just a badass song! With Dug Pinnick of King's X behind the mic, you can't go wrong...

  • @gregbaldwin5144
    @gregbaldwin5144 5 років тому +5

    I will never cease to be amazed how a person can use both hands and both feet to to implement a rhythm and groove with improvisational flair. And while "locked in" as if it was computer generated. Amazing. Never gets old.

  • @aboutthemetal8783
    @aboutthemetal8783 4 роки тому +252

    This guy is the whole reason korn got fired up again, and he plays the old korn songs better than they have ever been played.

    • @veevaughn
      @veevaughn 3 роки тому +11

      Ehhhh idk about better than they were EVER played..but he does it fairly well

    • @mkultra8729
      @mkultra8729 3 роки тому +11

      Blasphemy. You're saying he plays David's drum lines better than David did? 😂 No.

    • @dhv7287
      @dhv7287 3 роки тому +2

      @@mkultra8729 ummmmmmmmmmm wwwwwweeeelllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

    • @THEBATAKO16
      @THEBATAKO16 3 роки тому +9

      Ray Is a complete drummer, but David had a special style of drumming, it was unique.

    • @Radowitzki
      @Radowitzki 3 роки тому

      Not even close.

  • @smeemusic
    @smeemusic 2 роки тому +7

    More reason this guy is quickly becoming my favorite drummer. Certainly an inspiration to watch. You can definitely tell he does it because he loves it.

  • @louisflacche9970
    @louisflacche9970 4 місяці тому +3

    UltraDrummer! One of my favorites since I first heard Ray!

  • @SinaNajaflou
    @SinaNajaflou 8 років тому +18

    Great drumming, His hand motions are flawless, An A+ Drummer!!!

  • @Amp1771
    @Amp1771 8 років тому +7

    In love with this guys' drumming. His style and choices during live performances and such. Hard to believe he's in his forties.

  • @alexgoldstein958
    @alexgoldstein958 3 роки тому +5

    Wow!
    Truly a student of his craft, and he never stops learning....just gets better and better.

  • @JazzyJonas
    @JazzyJonas 8 років тому +83

    Check out Army of Anyone if you've never heard of them. It's Ray on drums, Scott and Dean DeLeo (from Stone Temple Pilots) on guitar and bass respectively, and Richard Patrick from Filter on vocals. The whole album is great - a hidden gem in the rock catalogue.

    • @bigworm92035
      @bigworm92035 7 років тому +7

      I agree 100% One of the best albums I have ever bought. Still listen to everyday it seem. Bands don't come around like that much anymore

    • @aphex_twinkie
      @aphex_twinkie 7 років тому +9

      Correction.
      AOA was: Ray on drums, Richard Patrick on vocals and the Deleo brothers Robert (bass) and Dean (guitar). And they made one of the best rock albums of the last 20 years! And I love that record man!

    • @softytop1000
      @softytop1000 6 років тому +1

      Great shout, was and is a great album

    • @kingslaphappy1533
      @kingslaphappy1533 5 років тому +2

      Go buy this record right now.

    • @bdabsgarza2474
      @bdabsgarza2474 4 роки тому +2

      Day one fan! Army of Anyone is the shit!

  • @HoopThee
    @HoopThee 9 місяців тому +1

    Ray!! We love you!!

  • @JTJ1991
    @JTJ1991 Рік тому +2

    I don't know how many times I've watched this but I absolutely love the playing Ray. He's in my top 5 drummers.

  • @rickmiser9979
    @rickmiser9979 8 років тому +7

    Been a huge fan of Ray's all throughout his career. He keeps getting better and more creative with any band he's involved with.. and plays with so much power and passion. Thanks for the inspiration Ray, you're my favorite drummer ever!

  • @DrumChannelJunior
    @DrumChannelJunior 8 років тому +17

    3:46 that was beautiful and that bell compression to end it. Fucking love it

  • @Ash-kt4zc
    @Ash-kt4zc 8 років тому +25

    Unbelievable. The creativity that went into this performance. Wow.

  • @1WBROCKSTAR
    @1WBROCKSTAR 8 років тому +81

    The thing I find so great about Rays playing is that no matter what time signature he's laying down(and there are a bunch of them during this song)his fills are always so clean(regardless of complexity) & you can make out everything he's doing.A lot of drummers have great fills,but you can't make out what they're doing during them & when they go back into the verse/chorus,it can sound sloppy sometimes.Ray always makes it a note to point out that cleanliness is one of the most important things to practice & speed & endurance will follow,in his lesson/teaching videos.I think he's got the clean technique and odd time signatures to beat Neil Peart,but his style & fills are better.With Neil,you can anticipate exactly what fill hes gonna play next,but with Ray You don't know what he's gonna do next & that's what makes him such a great drummer.

    • @sibrenhuijsmans4687
      @sibrenhuijsmans4687 5 років тому +5

      1wbrockstar like 4/4 the whole song you mean?

    • @taunokekkonen5733
      @taunokekkonen5733 2 роки тому +2

      @@sibrenhuijsmans4687 exactly. Danny Carey fanbois are the same, 'omg he only plays in odd times'.

  • @zeppelinrules1077
    @zeppelinrules1077 Рік тому +3

    It's just beautiful drumming, that's the only way to describe it. My new hero

  • @cannonball92980
    @cannonball92980 8 років тому +7

    I met Ray a few years ago. Very genuine guy, talked drums and went on his way. Definitely one of our better percussionist today!

  • @GSF441
    @GSF441 6 років тому +2

    Holy crap! That was incredible. The way Ray and George closed the tune blew me away.

  • @christopherbragger4534
    @christopherbragger4534 Рік тому +1

    The man is god!!! Absolute beast, best feel in for a drum kit! Love it

  • @micanut48
    @micanut48 7 років тому +3

    just got the cd today. monster band, monster sound, monster everything. Three superior talents going at it with energy rarely seen anymore. This will be one of my most favorite albums of all time... i know it

  • @RageMachineAgainst
    @RageMachineAgainst 8 років тому +18

    That's incredible, ray you the man

  • @a.i.override8914
    @a.i.override8914 3 роки тому +2

    Ray is one of my all time favorite drummers. So good! I love this song too.

  • @alexvyriotes4219
    @alexvyriotes4219 2 роки тому +2

    This is how I aspire to play. every fill has a different sound, different feel. He plays with such creativity it’s mind blowing

  • @fredlund2243
    @fredlund2243 8 років тому +34

    this is some quality drumming

  • @padistedor
    @padistedor 8 років тому +6

    Still bringing something new and awesome after all these years Ray. Great job.

  • @K12machinima
    @K12machinima Рік тому +2

    Man, Ray just blows my mind every time I see him play. He’s seriously one of the best, clean, and smooth drummers in modern metal. I love me my blast beats and weird stuff, but there’s something so captivating about how he just taps into the fundamentals of drumming, while still managing to throw in flare that’s natural and creative.
    Ray also just always seems to love what he’s doing, and that smile on his face you see every now and then always feels so genuine: it’s what music is about, man.

  • @MrAlienautopsy
    @MrAlienautopsy 8 років тому +11

    ray may be my new favorite drummer..so tight and I just love his creativity

  • @rockincovers3269
    @rockincovers3269 7 років тому +3

    Raymond Lee "Ray" Luzier .............PURE TALENT...

  • @stevenfederico2594
    @stevenfederico2594 2 місяці тому +1

    I just watched this for the thousandth time. This is one of the best single performances I have ever witnessed I can’t even keep track of what the fuck is going on that was mind blowing.

  • @GrablifeCO
    @GrablifeCO 4 роки тому +2

    An entirely other level. Ray plays with so much power and discipline, yet so much innovation. True master of the kit.

  • @torrelong7827
    @torrelong7827 8 років тому +4

    NEVER can STOP!!! Listening to kXm \m/

  • @impulsivedesigns
    @impulsivedesigns 8 років тому +7

    Outstanding! Ray always lays into it and kills it.

  • @JarJarJesses
    @JarJarJesses Рік тому +2

    Loving this track and Rays' playing

  • @douglasmacfarlane7929
    @douglasmacfarlane7929 5 років тому +2

    A unique drummer! Love his power, style and passion! Excellent! Inspiring!

  • @kbbrharber
    @kbbrharber 8 років тому +4

    Amazing!!! Ray is a MONSTER power drummer!

  • @412Lawn
    @412Lawn 5 років тому +3

    Holy shit, I think he's my new favorite drummer. I've watched a few of his videos now and I can say he seems like a good humble dude who can just slay the set.

  • @daveapodaca7774
    @daveapodaca7774 7 років тому +1

    KXM... what a Dream Team!! Ray is a Beast!!! This All Star Group really showcases how truly talented he is!!!

  • @sammysatria3624
    @sammysatria3624 2 роки тому +1

    Always fun to watch you play Ray. Good job!

  • @MrCayuga
    @MrCayuga 7 років тому +11

    Mind blown. So creative! Such an inspiration. :)

  • @warpig416
    @warpig416 8 років тому +4

    Man! What a drummer! Always been a fan.

  • @loudog1547
    @loudog1547 2 роки тому +1

    this beat is straight FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ray is a animal!!!! this is what turned me on to KXM

  • @eborgz795
    @eborgz795 3 роки тому +1

    Simply eargasmic! 🤟🤟🤟

  • @orvillewright3643
    @orvillewright3643 8 років тому +3

    Ray Luzier!! Thankyou awesome!!

  • @megmegmeg21
    @megmegmeg21 8 років тому +5

    Wicked, wicked,wicked! Simply Wicked drumming!

  • @yannisaslanidis9477
    @yannisaslanidis9477 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely Brilliant WHAT A CREATIVE DRUMMIN

  • @erikdrummingod
    @erikdrummingod 6 років тому +1

    Musicians like this is what really makes a band shine.

  • @Archetype123
    @Archetype123 5 років тому +3

    I had no idea he had this kind of skill, proficiency and independence... This dude is a world class drummer.

  • @stevenfederico2594
    @stevenfederico2594 4 місяці тому +3

    The dude is all over the place tight as fuck absolutely awesome and the first time I actually like the sound of a pearl drum set

  • @user-kh3ik3tl6x
    @user-kh3ik3tl6x 7 місяців тому

    Arguably onna the sickest grooves out there.

  • @henrihunter8030
    @henrihunter8030 2 роки тому +1

    Best drum perfirmance i have ever seen period.

  • @JulioGarcia-868
    @JulioGarcia-868 3 роки тому +4

    I went into that one with low expectations. Damn, that was freaking incredible.

  • @VladShpiro
    @VladShpiro 8 років тому +14

    This one is for you, grooveless metalcore drummers and triggered double bass blastbeaters. Watch and learn

    • @lukerogers151
      @lukerogers151 8 років тому

      +Nikxaz He has a point, though.

    • @TheNameless2810
      @TheNameless2810 8 років тому

      Yes because if you play blast beats you are inferior to the drummer of Korn. please.

    • @lukerogers151
      @lukerogers151 8 років тому +4

      +Nikxaz Dude, it doesn't matter what band he's in. He's still better than a majority of modern drummers. Very talented guy.

  • @Absolomthecarnivore
    @Absolomthecarnivore 5 років тому +1

    Just... PERFECT!

  • @Pericles777
    @Pericles777 8 років тому +2

    Wow, this is some of his best drumming! I absolutely love to see drummers that continue to improve over the years. Ray has seriously impressed me here.

  • @crkelle
    @crkelle 6 років тому +4

    Wow, one of the best out there. lots of muscle memory and coordination.

  • @dwdrum1
    @dwdrum1 5 років тому +5

    Dear lord he's a badass. This whole groove is INSANE

  • @ericexplorador
    @ericexplorador 4 роки тому +2

    Ray, Thank You.

  • @Aaron-zh4kj
    @Aaron-zh4kj 3 роки тому +1

    I've been listening to this guy's drumming for years, but it just clicked for me all the projects he's been a part of and the songs I like from them. That said, I just now realized that he's one of my favorite drummers.

  • @chriscapaudio
    @chriscapaudio 7 років тому +126

    Was that a 3 tap hand mute on the ride! (3:55) -SICK-

    • @lucaschacon8362
      @lucaschacon8362 7 років тому +2

      Eddie Chris wtf was that? 😂
      (Serious question, I'm a beginner drummer)

    • @chriscapaudio
      @chriscapaudio 7 років тому +2

      Look like he tapped the ride symbol three times at (3:55)... Creating a "muting" effect!

    • @31dwa
      @31dwa 7 років тому +26

      pinggg.....bow....wow...wow...wow......

    • @afifthofthemyth
      @afifthofthemyth 7 років тому +16

      Eddie Chris it's a phase effect by cupping the the hand over the bell of the ride and moving your hand back and forth. pretty slick how he snuck that in there with so little time to execute it.

    • @11FOXHOUND11
      @11FOXHOUND11 7 років тому +3

      It literally looked like he was karate chopping his ride or something. Made me laugh the first time I saw it. But it sounds awesome when you turn up the volume to hear it

  • @DavyRo
    @DavyRo 3 роки тому +6

    I recently watched a video here on YT with Ray & few others including Danny Carey & Justin Chandler of Tool. It's the 1st time I've heard him speak came across great he was stating how he went to the college that's a massive music college in the US & how he learnt a lot. It was like he really wanted to be a master of his craft. Which he certainly is & very humble with it. Just seemed like a decent very talented person. Exactly how I'd describe Danny longlegs Carey. Both of those 2 drummers take it to another level. There's not many that do for me. Then again there's a lot of drummers out there I've not heard.

  • @kimberlyherrmann6324
    @kimberlyherrmann6324 5 років тому

    Thankyou Ray. Thankyou KXM. Great Stuff & Thankyou Vic Firth. 🌟💘🌞

  • @Indygranite
    @Indygranite 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent as always, Ray rocks!

  • @bateraclube
    @bateraclube 8 років тому +34

    Fantástico Ray Luzier da banda Korn tocando tema da sua outra banda KXM, que som e performance pra Vic Firth!

    • @Mr.Martin.Andrade
      @Mr.Martin.Andrade 8 років тому +3

      melhor batera de todos os tempo, sem sombra de duvidas ..

    • @madson_niiw
      @madson_niiw 6 років тому

      cara eu gostaria muito de saber qual china é esse que ele bota lá no ceu

  • @ralphflores4422
    @ralphflores4422 8 років тому +4

    Wow! incredible groove and sounding drums too.

  • @bhuplaysguitar
    @bhuplaysguitar Рік тому +1

    his use of cymbals is just BEAUTIFUL!!!

  • @wojticz3754
    @wojticz3754 3 роки тому +2

    One of my favourite novadays!!!!

  • @MrHalfblood70
    @MrHalfblood70 8 років тому +4

    Damn... awesome played by Ray!!!

  • @alihamid5455
    @alihamid5455 8 років тому +5

    YES, HE id cold piece of work...... kick ass drummer!!! much love much love!!!!!

  • @ewertoncruzsampaio
    @ewertoncruzsampaio 6 років тому +1

    omg! Completely blown away by the composition and the drumm line. Didnt know this band! Sensational.

  • @alejandrocasas1455
    @alejandrocasas1455 3 роки тому

    I don't get tired of watching him... Master!!

  • @Mike_Sierra_2711
    @Mike_Sierra_2711 6 років тому +3

    I love how his hair transforms from somewhat dry to soaking wet during this 5 minutes-performance :D
    Awesome song, awesome drumming!

  • @tsandphotog
    @tsandphotog 8 років тому +7

    This was amazing!!! I'm not even into this style of music and I was still so impressed by his performance!!

    • @joek81981
      @joek81981 3 роки тому +1

      Me too. This ain't my cup of tea a'tall, but he's kinda undeniable.

  • @karenweaver2269
    @karenweaver2269 2 роки тому +1

    📣 One of the Best Drummers EVER ❣️🤍❤️

  • @nandopolesel
    @nandopolesel 3 місяці тому +2

    Amazing I love the rim clicking as the main motif Holy cow just so unique. Just wild

  • @johnerickson5512
    @johnerickson5512 Рік тому +1

    OMG! That was the best thing I've ever seen Blew me away! Thank you!

  • @alexmartens1606
    @alexmartens1606 7 років тому +5

    Hell yeah ray is Reppin' the Raider Project

  • @crispybacon420
    @crispybacon420 8 років тому +6

    Mind: blown. Holy shit.

  • @sandeyalmeida4163
    @sandeyalmeida4163 3 роки тому +1

    Ray is simply a MONSTER !

  • @tonypowell250
    @tonypowell250 7 років тому +2

    Loved this guy ever since hearing him in KXM...awesome drummer!

  • @larrytate1657
    @larrytate1657 8 років тому +11

    One of the best rock drummers. This is the type of stuff that guys like mj lack in their playing n teaching.

  • @antondehgue9827
    @antondehgue9827 8 років тому +5

    like that groove composition!!!!

  • @Ostaralore
    @Ostaralore 5 років тому +2

    Wow! Ray, I loved everything about this performance. Everything! Amazing! 🧡💫

  • @christophkrull5660
    @christophkrull5660 5 років тому +2

    Man how groovy that ehm... groove is?! I love it!!! Great job Ray

  • @giulianosfichi1507
    @giulianosfichi1507 8 років тому +4

    That was great. Master drummer.

  • @iloveNgany
    @iloveNgany 6 років тому +5

    Perfect mix. Damn those cymbals sound good, even though he locks them down TIGHT

  • @richcampus
    @richcampus Рік тому +1

    Ray definitely and definitively
    "Gets into it!" R. L. Zier ☻️

  • @avramnovorra
    @avramnovorra 2 роки тому +1

    Ive put off of watching this for a whioe but im glad i finally did.. Ray is hella awesome!

  • @YoBroMan
    @YoBroMan 6 років тому +3

    That's an amazing play thru that really showcases his skills.

  • @nameloss
    @nameloss 8 років тому +3

    incredibly solid as always! good stuff

  • @archielapins9702
    @archielapins9702 7 місяців тому

    Superb!! Such a talented musician, top top class and Korn is definitely sounding outstanding with Ray in the band. Wow, just wow on his skills, groove, dynamic, energy

  • @matthewthomas1704
    @matthewthomas1704 2 роки тому +1

    Best thing I've ever seen