Mike Johnston 2013 PASIC Drum Solo
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- Опубліковано 19 лис 2013
- It was an absolute dream come true to play and teach on the same stage that I have seen so many of my idols perform on. Thank you UA-camrs from the bottom of my heart for supporting my journey over the past few years :)
Mike Johnston is just about the coolest guy on the planet.
Them chops though. Skills ALL DAY.
I love when the drummers have the decency to make their solos actually sound musical. Thanks for saving the drum solo! That was great!
Indeed. I love Mangini as a person and in Dream Theater - but his *solos* are beyond tedious. Nobody wants to hear a drummer practicing his rudiments for 50 minutes.Oh you have 100% limb independence and can play 19 over 16 like it's nothing ? Yeah great. The musical equivalent of watching paint dry imo. It would be like hearing John Petrucci practice guitar scales to a metronome for an hour.
Rafael Hidalgo Actually it wasn’t-- go watch Lee Pearson ---
@@ambroulard I think it’s quite musical
@@javierolaviagawulff6554 Go watch Lee Pearson-
That was one of the most *musical* drum solos i've ever heard / seen.
Had a touch of Jimmy Chamberlin in there ! Also proof that you don't need a 14 piece kit to play a great solo. I've always thought smaller kits force you to be more creative rather than using every tom on every fill. And smaller kits are just more fun.
INSTANTLY one of my favorite drum solos of all time.
Bret Walton Boring as hell,, go watch Lee Pearson
I agree
8 hours of practicing a day pays off
Nice to see people living out their dreams and inspiring others to do the same.
One of my favorite drummers hands down. His humbleness, personality and of course skills sets Mike Johnston apart. Please keep up the amazing work your doing and may God continue to bless you.
Can we talk about how good that floor tom sounds though??
There are really no words to describe what my senses just took in...not even going to try. You're the man Mike! Such an inspiration!!
Thank you very much Mike... Really makes my day... Let's stay in touch
How cool to get a comment from Bob Gatzen? Bob & Mike, BOTH fantastic drummers!
This video makes me so happy for you Mike. I’ll come back to this video a few times a year just to motivate me.
"I'll see you at the end, buddy." Single greatest line to say before a solo ever!
easily one of, if not the juiciest, technically perfect, coolest drum solos I have have ever seen!!!! totally bad ass!!!!
I've seen drummers play with attitude, but you poured your heart and soul into this!
These kinds of drummers are the best. Matt Halpern and Mike Johnston alike, prove that you don't need any stick tricks to prove your drumming worth. Modesty has shown to be the best drumming policy.
The only thing better than Mike's chops is his inspirational personality...makes me want to hop on my kit everytime I see one of his videos!
That was DOPE! Love how you always seem to bring your own positive energy into your playing and no matter what it may be, even some rudiment you've been doing and teaching for years, always enjoying every second of the instrument. Great ambassador for the drums and a joy to take lessons from. Plus a killer drummer. Awesome job Johnston!
The ONE and ONLY, Mr. Johnston. You put a smile on my face every time I hear you play and I'm proud and honored to be a part of a drum family like MikesLessons....but most importantly, I can't THANK YOU enough for being my drum teacher and for what you have taught me over the years.
Uncle K
Another extraordinary performance Mike. You get a great job and you deserve to play in that amazing venue. Your hard work has really payed off!
#1 down to earth best drummer I've seen!
i get so bored of metal drummers, that i just decided to watch thos from one of his linear lessons, and wow, i dont know many drummers outside the entire metal genre but benny grab and this guy are incredible
Groove, chops, technique, balance...............awesome!
Breathtakingly amazing.What a drummer!
Mike! Sitting here just grinning like crazy cause you're just killin' it! Wow....... just...W-O-W!!!!
The best current drummer that u can actually humm a tune to in his solos and his online lessons are amazing with all his tricks explained in detail
I have been watching a few new drum videos today and you my friend are a true drummer/ musician that can show people what hard work does and how it pays off not some show off waving there arms and twirling sticks playing easy fills and beats and passing themselves off as a drummer your a true inspiration that kids and adults who want to play drums should follow your amazing teacher musician and as I can tell person keep up the good work you are doing a great service
That was one of the most entertaining drum solos over seen.
One of the best solos I've ever seen. Amazing!
Just amazing, Mike! One of the best solos I've ever seen! Killer chops and yet very musical and creative!
Greetings from Kazakhstan, Central Asia. Thank you for inspiration and motivation to get better every day! You're the man!
One of the most underrated drummers around.
This was such a 'musical' and melodic drum solo. I could (and probably will) listen to this all day! lol
Mike you seem such a great guy.. I really admire you... As an artist and as a person.. I`m a big fan of yours since your first video.. Thank you for being an inspiration in music and in life.. Keep it up! Cheers from Argentina!
Agreed!
Have loved your videos for years, you are an excellent teacher and human being!
Seriously SO...SO proud of you. It's so fun to be a spectator in this community and watch the positive encouragement that is SO abundant allll the time.
That has got to be the Best Sounding Floor Tom ever. Fabulous Solo by the way! :)
Fantastic! Absolutely the best. Every single second you made special.
Absolutely my favorite drummer to watch and follow. You sir are the reason I continue to pick the sticks up every day.
Hey Mike, I just want to say that you are the best, you got me back into drumming after a while of me just halfheartedly doing it, you have inspired me to try new things and have my own style, so I would like to honestly say thank you, thank you for reigniting my passion for drums! Stay awesome Mike!
Ok.. So I'm giving up drums and learn how to play more cowbell....
Fantastic! Like a top chef at fine restaurant. Just the right amount of everything to make one of the tastiest solo's I've heard and seen in some time! Thanks for being a mentor to all of us and never forgetting who you are. All the best! You've earned it!
Best solo in years,got to be up there with some of the greats.
I find so much inspiration from Mike,one of the best.👍👍👍
Simply astonishing! Well done, Mike!
Mike, you are so clean and methodical with your playing. Love it man.
Incredible. Nothing like seeing such a great person's dreams come true. Your playing is so inspirational can't wait to sit down and practice tomorrow.
Holy sweetness!! And those cymbals are heavenly sir!
My number one drumming inspiration. Mike is the "whole" package. Not only are his drumming skills/chops second to none, he is so humble and grounded. Proud & honored to have met him in person a couple of times which will remain a top highlight in my life. Thank you Mike!
A jaw dropper. Fantastic!!
this is really a beautiful piece of solo written Mike! the part which you stop and do the groove again at the fast tempo is simply mind blowing. Love every part of this solo. Its has really good build up and its' layer of complexity can be appreciated by both the layman and the advance musician. simple awesome!
Absolutely true, it doesn't happen in the guitar world that you might just get a call from your favorite guitarist wishing you best of luck........but in drumming world it might be true.
May be in the melody world one might get to a saturation point, but in rhythmic world there's always and always energy flowing and many new things evolving every moment.
Mike, you are 1 bad ass drummer! That solo was amazing!!!! Yes i was drooling while watching! Lol
Mike is such a genuine being. When I met him yesterday he approached me as if we'd known each other for a while. I sat on the ground right behind him while he played and handed me a pair of his sticks, then he handed me the snare headed he uses!
Awesome! A drum solo that grooves the whole time. Most drum solos bore me to tears after a couple of minutes and I move on. I watch the whole thing then parts of it after!! Love your style Mike.
Good for you Mike, you deserve it all mate
Perry from Australia.
yaaay mike. that was so great. very expressive and fun to watch.
Damn ! Something so honest about your game, man. Lovin' that style ;). Keep on inspriring a whole generation of drummers. You've never let me down ! Thank you and great job, as always !
I can't think of another drummer I'd rather listen to right now. Except for the Dirty Loops guy, he is insane. Chops for dayyyyyyyyyyyyys
Just a phenomenal solo, Mike! I love watching all your videos and watching every one of them with an open mind trying to absorb and practice snippets to work into my own drumming and I can say this without a doubt that you have helped me become a better drummer.
Keep on rocking and shredding on those beautiful drums and cymbals of yours!
~Matt
This dude is an absolute workhorse. Great stuff man!
What a musical drum solo! Very, very cool!
Holy shit, when that kick came in I just instantly got this enormous grin on my face! Such tremendous ambience in that room and great playing!
Mike is an incredible drummer, a very good teacher as well
man i love the drum community
you are such an inspiration your solo's are amazing keep posting these videos and ideas! thanks! Mike Johnston
So proud of you man! You have come so far and done so much good. You are pure insperation. Much love.
Takes you somewhere new! Outstanding!
That performance was drenched in melodic heart felt excellence, great job.
Great solo mike! You deserve to be up there man. You've earned it!
Honored to know you via the Internet. So inspired by you. What a fantastic solo.
Poetry in motionnnnn! I almosy cried.... seriously. I admire you so much as a musician because you play with so much passion encased in so much humility. Awesome Mike. You inspire me.
Just unreal. Incredibly good!
3:52 - Who can choke a cymbal without using their hands? Mike Johnston can.
+Randy Hanley I was thinking the same thing!
I learned that from him and started using it in my playing. It is fun to do. Mike is amazing
👍 Wow! Geeze!!
Dude! You're amazing!
Awesome stuff, man!!🙂
What an awesome solo!! You're awesome Mike!!
Brilliant solo Mike, Thank you and well done
Mike. You are not only inspiring as a educator but as a performer as well. I love your playing. This solo was musical with a definite theme and you killed it man. I loved it.Rock On Mike Johnston
One of my favorite drummer
I liked the video before you even started. What an awesome year this has been for you Mike! The Common Thread tour, your biggest clinic...at PASIC! Let's not forget your arm is on the bass drum reso's for the Meinl Festival haha. Many thanks for your labor in this community. You inspire so many people, myself included, keep it up!
Dude, that was one of the best solo's I've ever heard. The way you came full circle was fantastic.
You deserve it, Mike!
You work hard and share so much of your wisdom so freely. Plus, you're a master of your craft.
So happy for you!!!
You deserve to be known world wide
Always grooving. Great performance!!
Proud to be a former student.
This was phenomenal, Mike. Can't wait for the next time I get to go to a camp, or (better yet) take private lessons.
The smile/love in your face when you play is priceless and the performence aswell.
Peace and love from Canada
One of the Monsters! Great guy as well!
What an interesting way to start your solo. That is the first time I have seen a solo started on the left foot. The whole solo was musical and very interesting. I like the musicality of your playing and find it to be incredibly inspiring to watch. Keep it up Mike, it is always enjoyable to watch you play.
you sure seem like a wonderful man Mr Johnston. Its very great to be in the same drumming community as you. Fantastic solo, hats off to you my friend
Damn Mike I felt the spirit that led you thru' and emanated from you
Man, I have got to right this comment. You took me so deep in a drum solo. İt is more like a song composition and I absolutely love it. It made my day, thank you.
Great job Mike. I see other drummers have certain beats, fills, etc. that they keep going back to you. This was fresh. And that you end it by going back to how you started it is just awesome! You have turned drum clinics, solos on their ear! You are the most accessible and non-pretentious drummer I have ever come across. Keep on keepin on Mike!
Killer solo mike...very musical!!! That bossa nova ostinato on the feet and then soloing over it sounded killer. Also the way you use the 6 stroke roll is very nice. You play the heck out of that 6 stroke roll but more importantly, you play it like you mean it. Killer job mike
You are really one of the most inspirational drummers there is. Such a mind blowing solo, I'm speechless.
That was one of the most musically interesting solos ever. I love the way you built up each idea.
that groove at the beginning and end is so right.
Those Meinls are gorgeous! Thank You for sharing every bit of this dude. Very inspiring. :)
You're such a great player - humble, dynamic and very talented!!! Great inspiration for every drummer young/old. Keep it up Mike!!
Thanks Mike, What can I say but Thank You
Mike is such a modest dude. and a beast!
Absolutely awesome.
Absolutely incredible!!! Also, I LOVE the sound of that bass drum.
This is incredible.
So inspiring thanks for posting. Great ideas! Incredible sounding kit and cymbals too!