DudeThoughts: A Day in the Life of a Road Musician
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
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Hello dudes; gather round. In the olden days we used to play music to live audiences. This is my love letter to that archaic tradition, filmed backstage onstage and beyondstage on tour in the Summer of 2019.
Maybe even more so than any other video I've ever gotten to make, this one is absolutely nothing without a mountain of massively talented and generous friendos who play a role in my touring life. They are TJ, Billy, Paul, Zach, Will, Turbo, Jackson, James, Tanner, Erik, Thaddaeus, Scotty, Logan, Curt, Jim Riley, Nigel, Doug, and Jamie, and I am deeply induded to each of 'em. And dudes: Thank you Chris and Preston for taking a chance on a misfit drummer like me. It changed my life.
Then there are my beloved Patreodudes, without whom I also couldn't've made this jam, so they get extra goodies (ooh, like that ringtone from the intro) at www.patreon.com/harrymiree
Lastly, thank you. I'm so honored you're here and I look forward to sweating some more on each of ya's one day when rock and roll makes its heralded return.
Speaking of whenever that is, when that day comes you'll find the dates at www.harrymiree.com
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I miss my drum dude..... I hope he is living his dream
“What else is there to dude” Harry is approaching Señor Chang levels of puntification.
Or the dean for that matter.
Guilty as Changed
r/unexpectedcommunity
I've never touched a drum set.... I play guitar.... but dangit..... I speak on behalf of all dudes out there; WE MISS YOU HARRY!!!!!
You still miss Harry, dude?
@@godforreal7355We all still miss Harry, dude.
@@4esv I bet he's out there playing cajon somewhere...
Facts
Holy shit, 3 harry videos in less than a year?
Truly we are blessed.
I know dude!
2020 is really turning around, dude
Incredible right??!!
He knows it’s been a hard one
"I have many small resentments towards each of you!" absolutely hilarious lol
Accurate
so accurate
This video is painfully accurate 😂😂
Always found playing sheds/house of blues/arenas so boring. Toning beats being able to walk around town, find some food, do so,etching, anything. On the other circuit, you are always in the middle of nowhere .
Anybody in 2024 still waiting for Harry to return?
“That was probably an accident”. I died in that one. What a MEINL artist!
MusicalElitist1 You sound like a Sabian artist, lol
@@slonth ZILLLLLLDJIAN!!!😂😂
@@ericking4072 everyone knows paiste is where it's at. GO ERIC MOORE!!!
@@LanceWillMakeIt oh no no no no, I prefer German quality Cymbals, Meinl for the win…👌🏻xD
Jokes aside, all company’s have great sounding cymbals.
@@Philipp.of.Swabia lol i don't even remember writing that comment, but yeah meinl sounds amazing as well, chris coleman is one of my favorite sponsored drummers for them - i'm just biased cause of how cheap and amazing the paiste pts7 lights sound lol, but if you forget price and just admit to go to the higher level cymbals, all companies are going to sound completely enjoyable
Dammit, where has Harry been????? It's been a year since the last video, this is unacceptable! One of my favorite all time UA-camrs.
He’s at my school rn
I hope he’s alright!
Hope he's living the good life and back on tour.
I think he is drumming for HARDY now...
@@swAxzyyy_ he donated some drums, right?
The 2 videos about session drumming makes me want to be a professional drummer even more.
Couldn’t have said it better myself
jesus that quote got me "any time could be the last time" realising I inadvertently may have lost that last time
So true.. You suddenly look up and it's been 3 years and your not doing shit. What happened what to my life man.
yep me too Gareth
Life of a musician aye boys. I miss being able to almost pull chicks back to my "house on the road" full of drinks and assholes like me
If this comedy gig doesn't work out at least you can fall back on drumming in arenas.
Dude, I didn't realize how much I missed Harry's vids until rewatching this one. We miss you, dude. Hope you're well
hes very well actually! he is now playing in a band called hardy.
Dude Im so happy to see your face. As a formerly Touring Tech Director/Production Manager, this is too real.
High Bunk.
Never Shit in the Bus.
Come to Canada?
Shout out to the tech crew!
If you're touring UK it's 'no shittin in the pod.'
@@backyardboogiewoogie ha I never heard that. That's great
Where are we supposed to shit then?
@@taiping2995 an empty beer bottle 😎
hot bag it!
Every second worth watching! This is art dude!!! Highly Spectaculous and Testacular!!!
idk what you're doing, or where you are... but I want you to know that you, and a man in a tigger suit inspired a lifetime love of percussion that has kept me alive for years.
“Fvck it we’ll do it live!”
That was awesome Gary!! 🤣
We desperately need a documentary, or as I should say, a "Dudeumentary" of Harry on tour annoying his band mates and waking them up with cowbells.
I get so stoked when I've seen you've uploaded seriously man. One of the best UA-camrs and you crack me up! Stay cool dude
This video is amazing. I love your sense of humor and everything about this.
Your vids are absolutely fab Harry, love 'em!! Tour bus ... soundcheck ... catering ... show ... again and again and .... haha!!
4 year void. Dam. I miss him
A wonderful surprise!! Love getting the Miree notification. Many giggles and insight was had. Thanks =D
Dude you fucking rock with hardy, it's been 3 years: we miss you!
Dude, this was accurate and hilarious. I also love the use of the "Fuck it, we'll do it live" quote. Probably going to use that at some point with my bandmates.
Dang, I miss you Harry. I love what you do.
I laughed for ten minutes after that subtle Nickleback joke;)
So meta. Making your own video your ringtone!!! Amazing as always!!!
I miss my job. I miss crew catering, I miss show bacon, I even miss sinfully early bus calls.
Hope the events industry survives this 🙏
The dude returns. Not a pop country guy but it would be worth it just to see you rock. Rock on my dude rock on.
Ha ha. Love it Harry. I wanted one of those tour cases for all my drums.... it would have taken up most of the van!!
I don’t know... one of the most entertaining vids I’ve seen in a long time. Thanks Dude!
It's now May 8, 2022, just for a point of reference. I miss your videos and hope you're doing well...happy and healthy, godwilling.
"And Lot Liz..." I caught that, Henry. HAHAHAHA
"My drunk aunt at Thanksgiving" I'm dead
Dude ! Totally Love this . Love the tour vlog stuff ,keep um coming ....and I'm a bass player . We always hang out with the drummer .
Probably one of the best videos I've seen this year so far.
Just heard you on 10 yr Town and had to subscribe!!! Love your enthusiasm, very inspiring
Wdym by ten year town? I looked it up and a podcast came up. Did Harry guest on there?
@@CLlJANO yea he did. It's Troy Cartwright s channel...he has a podcast called Ten Year Town
@@bwashburn1972b7 legend. Will check it out
So laid-back yet so professional. We could all learn a lot and not just about drumming. Thanks for the great content, look after yourself out there dude.
Harry I totally dig your videos man. Funny stuff. Godspeed young fella.
I have way too many subscriptions on UA-cam, but you are still my favorite one. Thanks for duding what you dude!
For anyone that cares he almost said “Lot Lizards” at the end of the bus driver section. I’ll leave it up to you to find out why that’s funny
“Why don’t you boys take me into that there motel room and split me open like a coconut? Just treat me like a mailbox, open me up and put whatever you want inside.”
As an over the road trucker, I found that comment hilarious!
Harryyyyy!!!
LOVE seeing these videos of yours pop up in my feed. You had me laughing out loud a bunch of times in this. We're all rooting for you man- love seeing you succeed.
As a drummer, one of biggest aspirations is to play in front of a crowd. Whether be 10 or 10,000 people. Loved this video and your humor along with it. Wishing the best on your future endeavors, continue to rock on, and maybe I’ll network with you someday! 🤟🏼
There are many drum channels on youtube.. but only one Dude. Keep dudeing hard, Dude! Cheers from Brazil!
“Anytime could be the last time” I think that’s going to stay with us, from now. Want this pandemic to be over.
Thanx for the laughs, first thin I watched after waking up! Great way to start the day... I hope to hire you some day.. :P Cheers from Regina Canada!
Congratulations man!!!! 🥳 🎊🎉🎈🍾
Thanks Dude! I don’t think I could live without your crucial Dudeformation! 😱
I get excited like a kid on Christmas when I see a new Harry Miree video. And this one did not disappoint! Excellent work!
when he said "And the greatest band of all time.....Nickleback" I died of laughter🤣💀
I was watching some of your old videos back today this upload is great timing dude!
This may be the most inspirational thing to come out of 2020 so far
You won't find a more genuinely hilarious personality in the music industry. You're the man, dude!!
"Hide from vice and make a blog, that'll really disappoint the Devil"- Dude
So cinematic! great work
Worth the watch! Dude art at it's best. Your gratitude for the joy of playing is refreshing. Play on.....dude!
You are one of the best storytellers on YouDude... It's just icing on the cake (my cake) that you happen to be an awesome drummer as well, and use your drumming backstory to platform your dudeness to us... (whatever the f*ck that means)... As Always - Look forward to the next installment... Literally my favorite drum channel... and I'm no kid (50 years a drummer dude)... Stoked for you that your getting to perform in these awesome venues... Keep on!
This video was a journey within itself, a truly beautiful work of art
Dude! I have my first ever tour coming up at the end of this year. Thanks for the dudely insight. Dude!
Probably the most accurate & realistic description ever produced on the topic. - You always know how to give life the gravity it deserves. I love it!
You are to ego, what cats are to gravity. - I've never seen someone play so light heartedly & have so much fun with the core illusion that owns the rest of the world.
You yourself, are very well played, sir.
Watched this way back, just voted for your vid. As a restive suburban tech-ite still playing his Tama's I can enjoy vicariously the drum life I had briefly. Your love of Carter Beauford's drumming is also shared. (Your serious vid is very close to me too.)
Thanks for this amazing video. It made me smile all along and even laugh. That's my video of the year :)
Dude. I just seen a short of you playing with hardy and chad kroger. Super rad to see youre still out there hitting stuff!
Great to see a new video! Thanks for your content Harry, you are an inspiration to me and so many others!
The Dude keeps on providing the smiles.... THANKS !!!
I'm always happy to see you with new content. It put a huge smile on my face again. The Jokes were fun. The criticism, cynicism, and bare truth were on point as always. Keep your head right/up dude.
Oh dude!! Where to start?! So funny!! Thank you for making laugh out loud this morning...really needed it.
Harry you have rekindled my desire to sit down behind my kit. Due to age and injuries I have not played in a very long time. Your snipit on open style of playing has me very intrigued. Thanks for doing what you do dude!!
"and the wait begins to see if I'll meet the pleasure of the stage again tomorrow" yes that hits do hard this year 😔
This amazing!! Hilarious, TRUE, and masterfully done. It’s like a movie quality tribute to the road! Great job my DUDE!!!
Dude! Two videos within a week is awesome dude!!!
An entire day's worth of drummer thoughts: Nine minutes and 46 seconds... 😎
These videos are hilarious!! Ya make me wish I would've stuck with music and done it professionally. Keep the videos coming.
“I’m not your drum tech, I’m your bassist” ...same thing.
Dude...I just found your channel, and this may be the greatest piece of internet...ever.
Welcome to the laugh fest!!
Dude! You inspire me to make music on the smallest of levels. Thank you for being the dude that you are.
one of the greatest bands of all time ... the camera slows toward a photo of The Rolling Stones, and then quickly cuts to Nickelback ... CLASSIC! 😄
Your prose is outstanding- as well as your reading of people and their situations but you have dragged so many of us out into the sordid light of your touring experiences, that I for one will need to go back into therapy.
(Support act sound tech in the UK on TinaTurner and Fleetwood Mac tours springs to mind.)
Good to see you doing so well, Harry. It was always fun working with you @ Aaargh 123 in GH. Glad you’re not stuck in the miree .
Harry, thanks for the insight most of us had no clue about - and told as a good story. You have talent beyond the skins. Please post some performance video if you can and maybe a walk around of your stage kit setup - which I suppose you could have your drum tech .. er .. Bass player do. Later Dude!
Dude never disappoints. Good stuff, dude! 😄👍
A great 'how to stay humble' vid, dude, as always, showing respect to the people that help you stay the course... The crew dudes... Nice one Harry 👌
Love the fact that you had the lighting guy playing the part of the sound guy 🤣
Harry,so glad you got to do that tour.Its just the beginning.Your ever encouraging 65 year old dude friend Paul.P.s.I was there when they invented Woodstock and experienced the phenomenal music of the 60s.Wish you coulda been there.It would have blown you away!
Wanted to say after following you for years and being a huge fan, it’s been great seeing you blowing up. See you on Fallon and then the Royal Rumble this week! Rock on Dude!
The intro to this, paying spiritual respect to those who came before you, was absolutely fucking hilarious. I died laughing. Rewatched it 3 times 😂😂😂
Your sound check was almost as good as my old drummer's... "Testes, testes.... one... two... three???"
You’re a genius man. Way to always have fun while on the grind!
Noblesville! Whatever corporation is sponsoring the Noblesville ampitheater... it is named DEER CREEK. That place changes hands of corporation sponsorship and change the name each time, and it was Deer Creek when it opened in the middle of cornfields, and it's Deer Creek now with the entire town that's built up around it. I used to operate a camera on the catwalk above the audience, and there were a few shows where I would get a contact buzz from smoke drifting up. lol. Very cool to work behind the scenes and see rock n' roll parking lot living.
Awesome, to see those who make it happen. Best drummer vlog ever!
This is entirely, definitively, the singlemost best video on this topic.
Ever.
This is fricken awesome dude. Thanks for making this.
You're living my dream dude! Much respect, thank you for the videos.
Dude I just found you stuff. I think we went UAB around the same time. I too was a music major and I too left, and I am so glad you made it and are doing what you love.
I honestly dont know how i ended up on this video, but this is fantastic. Going thru the library now. Keep it up!
I had to stop the video at 1:31 I was laughing so hard LOL... ok, carrying on...
BTW, so weird to see you play without the jacket on, Dude.
What a pure origin of joy and mind-refreshness! Thanks Dude!
We all wish this dude happiness and success!
#1. madd respect for putting Burgettstown instead of Pittsburgh like the rest of the world does
b. i was just about out of oxygen and this won-dude-ful video brought me back to life. thanks, Evanescence
I've watched this on repeat and this vid always, ALWAYS gets me inspired