Ramon Sampson - Guitar Center's 21st Annual Drum-Off Winner (2009)
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- Опубліковано 10 січ 2010
- Guitar Center 21st annual Drum-Off (2009) Champion, Ramon Sampson's winning performance from the GC Drum-Off Finals on Jan 8, 2010 at the Wiltern in Los Angeles. For more information on Guitar Center or Drum-Off visit www.guitarcenter.com
One of the best solos I've seen. Very original, the running bits, Smooth Criminal/glove bit. Swapping cymbals attacking the bottom of the snare. He's like a mad scientist drummer.
One of Michael's ex-drummers was judging he found out. The dude came up to hit tearing up and told him thank you and Michael would be proud. Ramon is a good dude and he definitely brings his South African vibe to his style
I've watched this clip several times over the last two years. Love this kid's chops and creativity. There's no hiding behind a four piece kit; it's all business. Bravo.
love that he played an incredible solo with 4 drums, shows that it's all about skill
abchead25 On a four piece. He didn't need Terry Bozzio's kit to win.
Spencer Jacob Holmes nah, like every guitar center drummer, it's all gimmicks and showmanship over musicality. he switched his cymbals mid-beat for no reason, he brought out a hidden splash cymbal and failed to play it on 3 separate drums, then actually brought out and put on a glove for Beat It. if Zach Hill or Chris Dave competed, they'd fail. winning the drum-off is all about super rehearsed, choreographed drum solos with lots of show boaty skills and gimmicky crowd interactions.
EdEmKay bruhhh.. you already know the point. but u just cant realize it
Skills and creativity
One of the most creative drummers I've ever heard. Even the flashy stuff he did had musicality to it, so it wasn't all for looks.
Still watching in 2019 ! Good drumming doesn’t age !
sick drummer and sick ending, just epic improvisation at the end when the guy told him "close it up" ... very nice !! thumbs up
who's still watching this in 2018?
REVERSE_DREAM 2019 haha
REVERSE_DREAM 1 year later lmao
its almost 2020 and im still!
who’s still watching this in 2019 ???
Matt Vereen 2020
2021
The best thing about this is that he went single pedal through whole thing!
the level of creativity he has in this is unreal! such a great solo.
I am inspired by this solo, everytime I watch it. He is fast and less flash than most. He is actually using the sticks on the Drums, instead of spinning them.
I pray that God continues to bless this kid. It is very difficult to get up, in front of all them people, and just break off a drum solo, and cram as much of your best chops into 5 minutes. He tore this up!
THE CLEANEST & MOST ENTERTAINING SOLO I'VE EVER SEEN! This man uses the pole as a part of the drum. He make sounds come from ever part of the drums! Awesome, truly awesome!
Omg his skills are soooo good, working on getting that good. Love his technique and how he reacts with the crowd
SMOKING!!! Not only great to listen to, but fun to watch as well...very diverse and musical solo.Loved every bit of it! I can't believe you did all that with a 4pc set....time to go practice...A LOT!
I love the way he got the crowd into it. Very impressive, and he seems to love what he's doing.
He's GREAT!!! So creative and energetic!!!
To the best I heard yet... Keep up the great work brother.
gotta love that ending
Been years since I’ve seen this man I’m glad I found it again!
Out of every drum off winner, this guy has the fastest hands I've ever seen!
hes so quick it hurts
2:42 Ahah.. it's funny to see that people start clapping right to the rhythm but as soon as it became more complicated they got all confused
lovely - one of the best drum off solos I've heard - super musically played - congrats!
His creativity and use of all surfaces is unbelievable...Insane solo
This guy has got groove! I bet he got a 10 in that
He looks like the kid in the "Boondocks" cartoon.
What a pair of hands he was blessed with! Just brilliant, with drumsticks.
it's players like that- that make me love playing drums. -so much passion.
ice cold! !!! bad dude! !
Does he play with a group or any artists? Never heard of him but he is very musical. Music is the one language that connects us all.
He did a few demo's with Memphis Drum Shop. I think he is in a band. Usually these guys in the drum offs aren't known drummers.
he plays with Israel and new breed. He plays at many guitar centers and stuff
man.. drum off just gets better and better every year.. pools of pure talent out there.. makes me wanna practice harder.. \m/
This was special in more ways than one.. probably one of the best performances ever in this comp
the drummers actually had to play the drums before the octashit became the focus of these solos ... I miss these older solos ... I keep trying .. and I finally won the store finals .. but I know I have no chance of winning the semifinals without the octapad ... quarter finals are possible
He went to 'Sweetest Taboo' tho!!
i love the creativity, and as drumming being an art, art being self expression, that was very original
Probably the most innovative drummer of this competition yet. Even some of the past winners don't come close to his creativity.
Guitar Center definateley put in a canned audience track, Im hearing a bunch of "wooos" but the audience is just still... doesnt match up
Harry D. I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed
hahaha so freakin obvious
4:47 - go on Ramon, same guy cheers a sec later. I think it's genuine
What amount of practice....
+TheMudron probably at least 10,000 hours of practice. Maybe even more.
i love his experimentation around the kit. switching cymbals and putting a splash on his snare and toms. im glad he won.
First time seeing this video. Wow. He is very talented. I would love to attend this event.
i wouldve never thought of putting a cymbal on the head of the drums. and that little thing when he pumps his arms and does ghost doubles. he's just amazing.
I really love this solo. Lots of creativity and personality, and he's playing for/to the audience - real showmanship. The dude's got a great career ahead of him...
My guy that kid was great. He was having fun 100% of the time. He has real potential.
Go for it. We all look forward to seeing you winning next year.
I think exactly so.
This is a great video! I definitely learned a couple tricks that I'd like to try out later this afternoon.
I have played drums daily since 1970 and I like acoustics bass amps. My friend has played guitar since 1990 and he likes am peg bass amps.The Bass Player has played bass since 1999 and makes the decision of the brand he plays and we respect his decision. Were musicians not judges, same as this drummer. Are we black or white? I bet he don't care. I enjoyed the performance Mr. Sampson, keep on rockin in the free world. Peace out brother.
The world needs more people like him.
this is one of the most creative solos i have ever seen
I hope ramon gets really famous, that was my favorite solo ive ever seen even including famous drummers.
Awesome job! Super clean and great dynamics. I think what I enjoyed the most about his playing was that he is very musical. He will be able to go on and play in some great bands which is not always the case with the solo specialists. We were stoked to be there live to see his win!!
Danny Thompson
This one of the most fun drum solos I have seen
I always Watch Ramons solo for motivation. I love it. Ive seen more of his videos and I must say that Ramon is a musical Cat. Love his playing.Good stuff Bro. Hopefully and prayerfully I make it this year. Bless ya Bro
I've never seen a drummer be so creative. Using cymbals with out stands and play the snare with his hands, Plain awesome(:
I watch Ramon's solo all the time.......I love it. Ive seen more of him and Ive gotta say that hes a musical cat. Nice stuff bro!!!! Hopefully and prayerfully I make it this year. Bless ya Ramon
Aburnz
Don't matter what everyone is saying, but this kid is having time of his life doing it - simply awesome! Always nice to see some fresh blood to the ordinary paradiddle doom.
This guy is an ACE. No dubble base, not alot of cymbal crashing,and a basic 4 piece kit.
He has game.
holy shit that was absolutely incredible, so creative and just great
beast!!!
one of the best drumsoli i`ve ever seen!
That was awesome, nice new concepts on how to add new sounds.
he won because he is an incredible drummer, but also an entertainer. He read the crowd, and performed beautifully. props bro.
Homeboy you're kicking it hard. Congrats on your success. Keep Reppin the Kingdom!! Bro, you are the man. God blessed.
fantastic man.very very creative
Loving this guy. He is fricking awesome.
Weckl 88' reference and then some. Awesome! Thanks for the inspiring voice you are.
The technique on this kid is nuts!!! very clean performance form beginning to end! brava!
I love it! This drummer is exciting and he loves to have fun! I love playing with a fun drummer! AWESOME!
God blesses those who follow and believe in him. This is a perfect example.
Astounding talent. I hope he fulfils this potential by playing with top acts. He's been quiet of late it seems.
thats some nice playin. i love everything about drums.
hes a great entertainer, and a great player. and thats why he won. allot of great solo elements here
thanks brotha
Fantastic and inspiring
crazy boy!!! such an energy !!! that's drumin'
I love this guys originality. Great performer
The thing about winning the drum off, is being clean and precise. Precession is what matters, not speed or how fast. Its all about skill, not adrenaline. But this guy had alot of momentum, and brought his game. Props with the creativity and of course the precision.
Bro you have outdone yourself. Well done man, proud of you.
Much Love Brendan W
He did 3 things that were original that I haven't thought about doing in the first place.
he's more than a drummer, he's a showman
Get it! thats one of the Best ive seen.
watching drum solos on youtube - u rarely encounter one this good. LOVED the mj bit - so gunna use that :P
this is awesome
Wow, that was great stuff...
His solo really improved since last year, congrats.
So much emotion!
my favorite out of all the winners
AMAZING!!!
awesome man
U can say what u want... Gods time is not our time, he won cause he deserved it & it is his time 2 shine.
Much respect Monty!
We are all proud of u here @ home.
Gods favor is upon ur life so let those haters hate!
one.
ur home boy
Jstar*
Now there's an excellent drummer if I've ever seen one.
this guys amazing!
He uses the drumkit as an instrument instead of just pounding away! Thats amazing
glad to see he won this year
Daaaaaaamn!!!!! That was awesome! ☺️
Dude, that ending was sounded so nice
one of the best...smooth criminal beat is so nice dude \m/
This guy is fire, such an amazing talent..
This guy is awesome!!
a natural joy that comes through...
The jogging rhythm thing and the Smooth Criminal parts along with tricks like playing by hand and over added cymbals shows that he's a good entertainer and possesses a good stage presence too..
The passion is great to see having fun is what its about,big thumbs up,i hope to develop a playing style similar to this clean, precise, good variation.;)