Jeff Porcaro - Eleanor Rigby (Studio Overdub)
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- Опубліковано 5 сер 2020
- The late, great Jeff Porcaro recording Eleanor Rigby in 1989. I have overdubbed the final Steve Lukather recording onto the video. It isn't the actual drum take unfortunately but I thought that it would give us an idea of what Jeff was hearing and give us an insight into the man's phenomenal groove! Luckily a lot of the main groove sections line up and it's amazing to watch. I hope this is ok to post and that you enjoy it.
It's a crying shame that so many more of Jeff's sessions weren't filmed like this. To see the man in action is a true joy & inspiration to anyone who's ever played drums.
I got the instructional thing he left us on DVD, saw the opening tune ("Corbit Von Brauer", Garfield), and wanted to throw my sticks away....
Except.... Man, the more I watch that right hand; the more I'm convinced that was a God-Given gift he had, and I'll never come close!!!! I mean.... Daaaaang!
@@RaincloudmusicTFS6 talent on loan from GOD, and Jeff sure had an Ark full. Great video!
I agree but you don't need to have it on film to appreciate his talent, the performances are all on the original cuts. Go and buy the albums, the body of works is vast. I have a fair few but still a drop in the ocean of what he recorded.
Exactly. Can you imagine what a video of him cutting "Calling Elvis" with Dire Straits would have imparted? It's such an insane track.
the way he moves on the drums shows his musicality... pure genius.
Absolutely!! 👍
Look how he moves his whole body while he's playing.. man, he's what groove is all about itself
Daniel Maganto Pizarro Absolutely Daniel.!! 👍
A lot of the stuff he plays requires that you dance a little bit, otherwise it’ll feel stiff
This guy was one of a kind. Nobody grooved like Jeff. Gone way too soon!
Genius.
I don't think I could ever grow tired of watching this...feel, flow, razor-precise, intricate fills, and just pure passion in the moment. He is SO missed by us musicians!
Absolutely Joel..!! 👍🥁
There are very few who are still spoken of, with such reverence 30 years after they've gone. Marty Robbins is another. That's the true mark of one who has left a huge mark on history.
I can’t stop watching this! I love Jeff’s choreography-he dances, swings, bobs, bounces. He’s amazing!
Catherine Vantour it’s so true! I think the dancing and bobbing added to the incredible feel when he played! I’m glad you enjoyed this 👍
@@deanstevens3071 Thanks for this awesome upload.
Here we can see how Jeff feels the music when he is playing. The whole body is in action - great!
Nobbes Rieger Absolutely! Didn’t he have such amazing feel?!! 👍
All time favorite drummer - Period!
Mackie337777 👍👍👍
MINE, Too.
@@RaincloudmusicTFS6 wait, who is this and how do you know Dino?? This it crazy...
@@Mackie337777 I don't. Lol. But, Jeff has been a big part of my own formative years...even back as a piano player when I was 10. I am 50. Been hearing that cat for that long. My "Me Too" was in agreement that JP is my fave drummer all time. I saw Sinon with Toto in 2013, and he rocked the HOUSE, but my musical chops were coloured by Jeff's own.
DITTO!
I miss him so much. The King of groove and studio sessions. So many iconic drum parts and grooves that just were perfect. Never overplayed, musically perfect!
Completely agree!! 🙂👍
It's why we still speak his name. That, and if he wasn't cutting a tune, he would CALL a pal, "Bail me out...". Keltner has said as much! Humility speaks, folks.
I love the slight roll of his right shoulder when he's playing time. Such an incredible feel. None like him! G.O.A.T.
You have to wonder how anyone could 'dislike' this clip. Freaking gold!
Totally agree on all points Mike!!! Absolute monster!!! 👍
Yes, the slight hunch, roll. His whole body (and soul) is playing and giving to the song. wow.
love the way his shoulder comes up into the hi hat sweep ,amazing dude
That guitar couldn't be any more Steve Lukather. Such unique phrasing.
Obviously dude!👍
❤️🎶🎸That's riffs are inconfundible!!!!🙌
@@gerachog.kanela8492 Unpossible!
@@jakobole inconfundible means unmistakable in Spanish.
@@kai326 Aha!
Bingo
I've never thought I'd enjoy hearing Eleanor Rigby with drums ...
I grew up with this magician. One of the very best percussionists of all time right here.
I can watch Jeff all day! No one grooves like him! Thank you for uploading this....have never seen this one!
Stephan Longo You’re welcome! And you’re right, he had a special groove!! 👍
I watch Jeff, across the room live on f.m.in '74 w Steely Dan..he would stand up sometimes!
2 drummers on 'reelin..'
I've stood behind Ginger B on stage that's a groove also, w sloshing hi-hats
Alohas
I watch Jeff, across the room live on f.m.in '74 w Steely Dan..he would stand up sometimes!
2 drummers on 'reelin..'
I've stood behind Ginger B on stage that's a groove also, w sloshing hi-hats
Alohas
@@deanstevens3071 Have seen this?
Wow! ua-cam.com/video/U1vwIQBBoPs/v-deo.html
brad wellstone This is brilliant, thanks for sharing!! The 16ths at those tempos are tough, I can see why he’d want to warm up for them!! 🙂👍
Music is all about breaking tension through motion to create fluidity. Mr Porcaro was a brilliant musician who expressed his gift on drums.
Absolutely KV, J.P was a master of musical flow. 👍
My two favorite musicians...Jeff Porcaro and Steve Lukather
Sick snare sound. He was the master.
Tony Fazioli Absolutely mate! 👍
Gated reverb?
Absolutely agree
Well, it takes some engineering to do as well....
@@bobdobalina692 Exactly!
1) Great Composition.
2) Great Drummer!!!
3 Great microphone placement & recording technique.
4) Great mixdown using VERY expensive, analog outboard effects, including gates, compressers, limiters, downward expanders and tons-o-verbs!
ALL in that order.
BCRadio
I've been a fan of these guys since that first album in 78. When I was learning to play bass in the 80's I copied so many bass lines from David and Mike P, I consider them my first bass teachers. And then there is Jeff...
There was always SOMETHING about his playing that was magnetic, even before i knew what the hell I was doing. If younger players ask me about pocket and groove, Jeff Porcaro is THE GUY I bring to their attention.
the studio is a magical place...and with a drummer like Jeff it becomes grand !
His grooves, shuffles, licks and fills as a young drummer in the late 70s and early 80s are what i strived for. Yes i love Bonham, Peart, Copeland, but Jeff was my hero!!
The man is an icon. The way he approached a song, will never be duplicated.
Totally agree!!! 🙂👍
I've looked at a couple of these videos where you see Jeff playing a rehearsal and then hear the final take. One of the interesting things is that the final take is always simpler than the rehearsal; less busy fills and slightly stripped down groove. That says a lot about Jeff as a drummer and what his priorities were. A great lesson!
The Porcaro's dominated the music industry... together with all the other Toto members over the years.... all the albums they played on.. as one remarked here you can easily pick out a Luke , Mike , Jeff.. Dave off of any album... be it Michael Jackson, Airplay, Steely Dan... omg the list goes on.... amazing ....
Beginning with 4:35 you see the true unfiltered mastership of this unique groove drummer ❤
Absolutely! I read somewhere that Vinnie Colaiuta called him ‘the man with the golden feel’. It’s so true! 👍
that is right where the first lip sync is clear!
@@morbidmanmusicIt looks like the take we are hearing is not the take we are seeing. What's crazy is that some of the fills match up exactly. Some don't.
Jeff was not only my favorite drummer, but reported to be one of the greatest persons you could ever meet. I can believe it.
The vibe, the groove, the energi, the enormous charisma of this guy... This is so great! Thanks a lot for uploading this. Thougt I had found all Jeff-related material on UA-cam.
Rasmus Fink Lorentzen You’re welcome mate and you’re absolutely right, he was such a monster!! 👍
I love Jeff...and Toto my absolute heroes ❤
That quintessential late back beat, relaxed fillls & body groovin'. We knew he was special on Toto IV before we knew who they or he was.
The fill into a double crash at 3:30 is so Jeff and one of the MANY things that set him apart from all others!
Absolutely Kevin!! He played a similar fill using semiquaver triplets during a live performance of Africa once.. I almost fell off my chair!!! Stunning!! 🙂👍
He was such a force. Man I miss him.
Tim Allbritton So true, a true legend.👍
It took me years to understand how he could perform perfect time with the hi-hat.
Programing the left foot to be the metronome all the while doing so many different dynamics in perfect rhythm. He was truly the master of hi-hat techniques. Conditioning the mind to become one within the music and feel as if you playing each instrument was the best advice he would give and it shows. Thanks Dean!
Scott Murray Thanks mate. He really was the master and I really like that mindset! I’ve only noticed recently how much he changes the sound of hi hats by easing the tension and applying more pressure with his foot.... (I think I’ve always spent most of my time just listening to his colossal grooves!!!). I’m going to start paying more attention!! 😁👍
watching footage of him is so surreal. what a groove and skill that he had ,, and the way that he would show and give tutorials shows how down to earth he is!!! such an inspiration on the drums. so so sad that he is gone. ALWAYS PLAY MUSIC LIKE IT IS YOUR LAST DAY ALIVE!! GIVE IT YOUR ALL!!
GuitarForAll So true, he was a massive inspiration. 👍
Simply one of the greatest drummers to ever live, and a hellova nice human being as well!
This is so great! Doesn’t matter that it isn’t the take used. What an incredible insight it offers. Thank you!
Ben Cox Ah, you’re welcome mate, so glad you like it. Thanks for your comment. 👍
Great paiste cymbals
This man obviously loved his craft! He was incredibly precise.
Jeff Porcaro... Absolutely Amazing !!! My favourite drummer. What else ???
This is absolutely incredible. Every note on the snare and kick hit you in the feels. That pocket...man, I miss him. Thank you for this.
Cheers Jerry. You’re right, it was the pocket!!! “The man with the golden feel”… 🙂
Unique playing. Only Jeff could play with this feel
So, so true Paulo. 👍
every player has a unique feel but petty much anyone could play this
@@mikeraz594 I could play that.... but, it wouldn't SWING as hard. We're not talking difficulty. It's straight-ahead 4. We are talking "feel". Jeff was the worlf's best at sboving a click around. He could be on top of it, ahead of it, or waaaay behind it. There is his personal swagger in this tume that makes it what it is.
@@RaincloudmusicTFS6 yeah it's not that hard and stating someone was "the best" at anything is a bold statement. there are so many great drummers who never got out of dive bars. Pocarro's success was pretty much base on his father's success. Pocarra was an average drummer within his peer group IMO.
@@mikeraz594 where is your stuff. where are your videos? show us
obviously a mix of tracks combined with different fills but great to see him in his element and more importantly I love hearing anything LUKE
Stellar to the bone. RIP Music God❤
Notice the way he moves while he nails his part. Very relaxed almost dancing motions in his upper body which transfer directly to the kit. His hihat- work is such a trademark, very inspiring.
Dr. Tim Schurig I’ve spent a great deal of time watching the way drummers move while playing and wondering how much physical movement (as well has touch and technique) does transfer to the kit. I do think that Jeff’s ‘dancing’ must have been a major contributor to his amazing feel. 👍
@@deanstevens3071 Thanks for your response. Talking about motions: I like the energetic way Chat Smith pounds out his grooves: relaxed almost swinging motions but maximum energy. It is good to know that others focus on motions, too. Greetings from Germany.
I'm subribed to Dean, I see..nice channel!
One thing Joe taught us, and I only used twice in Hawaii, is (the same reason I walked outside when we opened for Van Halen in '74 (small kine)
Drummers who can 'bounce' at a concert volume (no mikes) made me sick, till Joe taught us the 3rd Buddy Rich technique, 'fingers' learning to open the fingers then using the bounce as we close the grip, for a ride crash, a ton, a ride..🙃 and what about the left hand even Ringo did it (very loud and foot pounder-like Me) I'm old now,
But the groove and ghost notes, and thanks for pointing it out,
Is probably Jeff using left hand
Fingers..no fear of dropping da Stick, eh? 🤙
Alohaz guys thanks for the memories!
You guys see my comments, Yeah? Alohasz
Thanks a million times.
Great stuff. I can't get enough of that greatness.
Thank you so much for sharing this video🥰. Jeff was not just a musican, to this day I keep trying to figure out his uniqness, diversity, his special taste, literally like every time he touched the drums, the music turned to gold. I hate to say it, but Toto wasn't the same band without him.
Hey @jp. I totally agree! He had something really special and I‘ve also spent many years trying to work out how he did what he did. The only thing I can come up with is that he was born with that ‘golden feel’! I could listen to his grooves and fills all day!! 👍
He had lots to say and did it with Confidence Charisma and Caress. His right hand was magical followed by left handed powerhouse grooved punchlines mixed to meet the music head-on. He along with Michael and Dad JoPo left to us admirers a wake of greatness. Had the pleasure to learn from them personally. Respect.
Michael Monaco Thanks for your comment and great to hear that you were lucky enough to learn from the greats! Cheers. 👍
Tears ........of Joy ........watching The Man .....Nobody plays like that .........EMOTIONALE
eric Wilhelm so true.
Impeccable timing and phrasing. Gone too soon sir! Still a fan and I was a fan after you was gone.
Jeff Porcaro was the Steve Lukather of drums OMG just stellar musicianship .
Divino, assolutamente, ogni volta che ascolto questo pezzo suonato da Jeff (RIP) mi emoziono. Ciao Jeff ovunque ti trovi.
Thanks for this great, rare post. Amazing drumming and footage of Jeff!
randyedward1 You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your comment. I thought it was nice to hear what he was hearing and watch how he reacted to the music. 👍
I have never heard this song before played by Jeffrey. The way he feels this incredible groove and effortlessly adds his signature fills. The precision of time, feeling the emotion of his own style just add up to musical perfection.
The King of Feel & Groove
Jeff and Luke what a combination!!
Stacey Westwood They were something else weren’t they?! 👍
Like Bonzo, Jeff always had that heavy snare thud. Such a great sound.
And his ghost notes are actually that lol
You mean crack
Absolutely beyond epic. No words sufficient to describe this as a drummer.
Totally agree!! 🙂👍🥁
Gran sonido....maestro de la bateria ,gracias por haber sido uno de los formadores de esta gran banda....GRANDE TOTO!!!🥰♥️🇨🇱
Perfection! Love that ghoststrokes! Mr groove!
Man I love the sound and tone of his drums. Especially the snare!!
They sound great don’t they?! I’m not 100% sure which drums he used back then. I think they might have been Pearl BLX/MLX.
Dean Stevens I know he was a closet Gretsch guy so they could also be USA custom Gretsch.
Jo-Jo Moceri drums Ah, I didn’t know that. Maybe he snuck his Gretsch kit in there when Pearl weren’t looking?! 😬👍
Dean Stevens Yeah I seen a pic of him behind his brownish finish USA kit before that he supposedly secretly tracked with maybe not on everything but he did use them in the studio.
@@Monsterdrumma If you look at his hot licks instructional video even his Pearl Kit appears to have silver sealer on the inside of the shells. I wonder if Pearl assembled him a one off kit using the jasper gumwood/maple shells from the Gretsch factory combined with Pearl hardware?
Love Jeff’s playing! He is greatly missed!!
Pure joy to watch.
That last minute is full of so much cool stuff, wow.
Jeff Porcaro is unique....!!!
We had only one .
RIP Maestro.
He's got a full size ashtray beside em. Crazy kool
LOOK CLOSELY. NOT ONE BUT TWO.
That's actually a drum
@@SYQmusic its an ashtray, this dudes smoked like a steamtrain
That ash tray was still there when I worked there. Cherokee Studios.
This overdub matches very well with the video footage here, and if this isn't video of the drum take used on the album, then you need to appreciate how precise Jeff's drumming ability was. For the video to have matched the final audio, it looks like his part was composed, or at least thought out. These fills are sophisticated, the notes he hits are on point, and he was probably playing consistently over at least two or more takes of his drum track.
It *was* an overdub..... So, that makes complete sense!
Yeah. There some spots that are different. Like at 1:31-1:36 and 3:15-3:26. But, most of it fits perfectly.
Compd '
Legend
A legend , sadly missed
Incredible! And the end at 4:30 on is an absolute gem of musical footage!
John Stelzer Nice one John. There a couple of vids on here with the camera audio only. Glad you liked it. He had such an amazing groove didn’t he?! 👍
What a groove that guy had. I just love his breaks
This is just killer!!
Always makes me feel good when I watch this video…
Man... he makes it look so easy!!! Just seemingly effortless precision, groove, timing, phasing, and style.... and those fills... holy crap, Almont nobody back then was pulling off stuff like that... maybe Simon Phillips, Barriemore Barlow, and a handful of other giants in the drumming world... but VERY few had that kind of chops and still managed to keep a tight-a$$ groove locked down... Jeff was the whole package... an absolute stud in every aspect of the game... not a lot of drummers even today could hold a candle to him.
Totally agree @maineexport13 Isn't it incredible the amount of drummers that just don't 'get it' and comment with things like "What he's playing isn't that hard, I could do that!" 🤷♂
Make me smile how incredible that is..l..wow.. could you imagine being there??
If only John!! 🙂👍
Es increíble este video. Gracias por subirlo. Ojalá haya más material así de esta gran persona
GRACIAS.
You’re very welcome Sergio, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Jeff Porcaro is one of the greats and I enjoyed putting such rare footage to such a great recording! 👍
What a friggin groove. God damn. The master.
Absolutely!!!!! 👍
This is amazing. Thank you. Love the ending where he almost hits the dirt from going for one last next level.
You’re welcome Christian! Ha, that really is next level isn’t it!! 🙂👍
God, he had a style. I can't describe it - not crazy technical, but always confident and powerful. Sometimes I listen to his fills and think, "Really?", but in truth they were always perfect for the music. RIP, Mr. Porcaro. I learned so much from you, but not enough.
SIGHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Was magic !!!!!
Dean Stevens thanks for sharing with us this rare footage, it was great.
Yes my two favourite drummers of all time are of course, Jeff Porcaro (he may rest in peace) and Steve Gadd.
CRISIS FOCUS You’re welcome my friend, I’m glad you enjoyed it!! 👍
man that snare sounds amazing
FENOMENAL!!!
Magistrale esecuzione di Jeff come sempre, i Jeff (RIP)
I think the most amazing thing about this is the sound of the snare.
amazing just amazing !
That was great! Thanks for putting that together and posting it, Dean!
Henwy2 You’re welcome, thanks for your comment. Cheers 👍
What a gem!!! Dear God.
Magnifique les arrangements ! Tout est parfait...
I've always tried to feel the rhythm like Jeff here in all I've played. It's in the body an internal metronome guided through notes but done with such a natural understanding. Damn.
Outstanding!!! Bob
Definitely Bob!! 👍
Fantastic groove, pure class. Top of his game as he always was.Steve ain't done bad eirher!!
jus a delight--the riffing after 3:30 is fabulous, and the outro just killer...this is a portrait of a man who loved to play, and set the mark high...
Absolutely Stephen!! 🙂👍
No one is COOLER, nor will ever be. I met him and heard him play when he was in high school. All of us there (at Stan Kenton Jazz workshop in So. Calif in early 70's) could tell right then and there who he was.
Absolutely fantastic. The groove Jeff played was always undeniable. Great to hear and see some of these monster fills!
J410music Hey man, so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting, he really did have an incredible feel for the music!! 👍
Just amazing 👍👍👍
Think you so much for this video 👍👍👍
thanks so much, any thing with Jeff is great to look at, listen to and learn from
marcello rosmini so true! Thanks.
jeff was just incredible, he played with steely dan for christ sake. Man knew how to play in the pocket
Only have just started getting into Jeff’s playing. He’s pretty amazing isn’t he? Lot of his fills remind me of Bonham. He’s got a great feel, kickass drummer. Glad I discovered him, thanks for the video!
Nice one Chris. Yeh, I’ve heard him mention Bonham in some of his old videos so he was obviously inspired by him. Yes, absolutely, he was a monster!! 👍🙂
@@joanarias16 That would have been something special wouldn’t it?!! 🙂👍
He was of another world. He really was.
Great job putting this together
80 Three Thanks so much!! 👍
THAT SNARE!!!!
What's not to like here 😄? But the arguable highlight here is when the track fades (4:34) and Jeff grooves ON!
This is soooooo Awesome,this is like rare footage and feels like your actually their seeing how its really done