When you first watch the movie, you're led to believe that the climax is the Wonders performing on TV in front of millions of people. But this is the real climax: Guy jams with his hero and discovers his future path.
Exactly. After the band breaks up in the studio, Guy is by himself. He starts on the drums with what kinda sounds like the beginning of their tune.....then reverts back to his jazz origins and meeting, again, his idol, Del Paxton.
Love absolutely love how tom hanks left this scene open ended, like guy is going to follow his dream of being a jazz drummer and him playing with is idol while in a studio is like the first stepping stone. Absolutely great mr hanks
Del wants to see what Guy has, as a drummer. Del has influence to help him along, bringing a new talent to the world. Guy tells Faye that Del said he had the "chops" to make it, as a drummer.
@@sgtpepper1138 Yeah. I love that the tapes aren't just his drum session but the results of a bull session he had with Dell and his friends. Hours of first person stories from giants in the jazz scene. I also love when Hank's character goes driving off with Howie Long's after Howie suggests they should bring Guy with them. ;)
His drum solo starts rock/pop and then at 0:18 he transitions to jazz. Patterson is giving up rock n roll and going back to his jazz roots as a musician
My uncle is a drummer that plays at church. He taught me how to play the drums as a child. I’ve always found it weird the way guy holds the left drumstick. I can’t play holding it in that position.
@@MarkyMarc89 It's from the old days when armies would march with drummers. The drummers used to have their drums by their hips and wouldn't be able to play unless they held their left drumstick in what we now call a traditional grip.
Two special characters in the movie were Del Paxton and Lamarr, the hotel lot manager. Small roles, perfectly done! The whole cast was great. These two were unexpected pleasures. And they were my greatest fan!
Hey. It was a great movie, i can tell u personally Mr. Hanks was great on the set not just as director but as everything he is, and yes liv tyler was awesome too as was the rest of the cast..
Happy to find this scene! Thanks to Maximus for putting it up! This really is the crucial part of the movie. The music takes you where you need to go and where you need it to go. Sometimes you just have to go on a long detour to get there.
I love the name because he got all of them to this point, then slid off into his own thing. All because he increased the tempo to a drab song and made it a hit.
To jam w your idol😆As a drummer myself, it might be bias thing too bc when Guy started their hit movie title song w the fast tempo, immediately, i rooted for him! But Guy’s playing rocks too! The casts were rly good in portraying a 60s band, a girlfriend & a manager (well, it was Tom Hanks too)👍👍 i like this movie… And Im so glad that Guy caught up w Faye in the end! Shipped them so hard! Yay!😋👍
You left out the most important part of the whole movie. The guy in the booth asks "what do you call that?" When they laugh after he replies "I am Spartacus, " you realize that Guy has finally found his true destiny. Those people get it.
He should have called it, "Smooth Sparticus." By the way, Liv Tyler is a Talerico, meaning the Italian mystique is with her as much as the force was with Luke Skywalker. Her dad was Steve Talerico long before Steven Tyler. We had Talericos on our street. Nice people.
He was channelling Bernard Purdie for sure. Guy Patterson on a Steely Dan session? Yeah I can see it. I could almost hear the bassline for Home At Last.
I always imagine it that this scene in some extended version starts with just those two playing and then willy walker comes by followed by some of the other jazz musicians from earlier when Guy was at the jazz bar. All together they just jam as one each playing off the the others start until all are ready to stop. They all chat together and then the bosses come in. Having overheard all this including Guy, they offer Guy a new contract as a jazz musician. This is why he decides to stay as now he has a new future as a jazz musician which is probably what his real dream goal was all along. It may have thrown off the story a bit but it would have indicated that Guy had a good future ahead of him.
He got a job as a radio personality because he had hours of recordings from the bull session he had with Dell and his friends. (At least in the extended cut).
That was the sound of the 60's. BIG reverb! Also known as "the big wall of sound." Phil Spector exploited that sound on pretty much everything that was out there at that time. Amazing era!
My uncle is a drummer that plays at church. He taught me how to play the drums as a child. I’ve always found it weird the way guy holds the left drumstick. I can’t play holding it in that position.
Traditional grip. It's only because you didn't learn that way. A lot of accomplished drummers use traditional. Buddy Rich, Karen Carpenter, Hal Blaine, Gene Krupa, Allison Miller, et. al.
@@ApartmentKing66 Marching drums before the 60's (for hundreds of years were slung over the shoulder on a single strap necessitating the use of the palm up grip in the left hand to strike the (moving) drum evenly with the right. It was kept because of tradition and experience (and rudiments). Cheers
One thing I like about this movie is how each character resembles the personality of a Beatle. Their positions on each instrument are switched but Jimmy is Lennon, Guy is McCartney, Lenny is Ringo and T.B. Player is George. Very clever whether it was intended that way or not.
Does anyone pleaseeeee know the name of this song they play together at the end. I remember listening to this song when I was a teenager and I can't find it anywhere.
The name of the song is "I am Spartacus". I'm not sure that there is another version available other than what was in the film. I love it too. If you find a longer version, please let me know.
They all got extensive training to actually learn how to play their instruments so it would appear like they were actually playing in the movie. And they actually *could* play, but all the actual playing in the movie was done by studio musicians.
yes, they all played, they were an actual band. But I recently learned that Jonathan Schach (James Mattingly II) didn't sing any of the actual song. The only part he sang was the "I Quit"
Seriously, how do you name this clip "I am Spartacus" then cut out the part where he says...you know..."I am Spartacus"? Downvote just for that inanity.
When you first watch the movie, you're led to believe that the climax is the Wonders performing on TV in front of millions of people. But this is the real climax: Guy jams with his hero and discovers his future path.
Exactly. After the band breaks up in the studio, Guy is by himself. He starts on the drums with what kinda sounds like the beginning of their tune.....then reverts back to his jazz origins and meeting, again, his idol, Del Paxton.
Yeh, that could be it. I like to think the climax was when cutie was licking stamps and first heard the SONG played on the radio ...
Janna R. Yep. True. This was actually the story of Guy Patterson and how he came to be a great jazz musician
smart.
totally agree with you
Love absolutely love how tom hanks left this scene open ended, like guy is going to follow his dream of being a jazz drummer and him playing with is idol while in a studio is like the first stepping stone. Absolutely great mr hanks
You need to watch the directors cut, it's like 2 1/2hrs long, it adds to the ending.
Del wants to see what Guy has, as a drummer. Del has influence to help him along, bringing a new talent to the world. Guy tells Faye that Del said he had the "chops" to make it, as a drummer.
@@sgtpepper1138 Yeah. I love that the tapes aren't just his drum session but the results of a bull session he had with Dell and his friends. Hours of first person stories from giants in the jazz scene. I also love when Hank's character goes driving off with Howie Long's after Howie suggests they should bring Guy with them. ;)
Some of us drummers’ first drumming hero was Guy Patterson.
Yes mine too
Honestly, this movie is what inspired to start drumming when I was a kid.
Fuck yes! A few years later I went buying a kit and listening to jazz because of this movie.
I started drumming right before it came out, so yes, very much so.
Mine was and always will be Neil Peart; May he Rest In Peace.
We need this entire track released!
His drum solo starts rock/pop and then at 0:18 he transitions to jazz. Patterson is giving up rock n roll and going back to his jazz roots as a musician
I am a drummer and when he played that it blew my mind as a kid
Not bad for an actor, what?
My uncle is a drummer that plays at church. He taught me how to play the drums as a child. I’ve always found it weird the way guy holds the left drumstick. I can’t play holding it in that position.
@@MarkyMarc89 that's called Traditional Grip.
@@MarkyMarc89 It's from the old days when armies would march with drummers. The drummers used to have their drums by their hips and wouldn't be able to play unless they held their left drumstick in what we now call a traditional grip.
@@MarkyMarc89 It was period authentic. Basically nobody used a matched grip back then except a tympani player.
Don't let this distract you from the fact that Guy and Lenny both were dads in different Diary of a Wimpy kid movies
Holy crap you’re right
Hey Ernie, roll tape on this
You got it Dell
This scene in the movie should have been longer.
badge315 I agree
Good God, yes
Yeah, but sometimes, less is more...gives just a taste of what can lie ahead.
Yes.
Watch the uncut version. It goes on.
Love this scene, and the look on Guy's face as he jams with his idol.
Guy was the reason why I drum now and
That Thing You Do is the reason why I'm a multi-instrumentalist.
Two special characters in the movie were Del Paxton and Lamarr, the hotel lot manager. Small roles, perfectly done! The whole cast was great. These two were unexpected pleasures. And they were my greatest fan!
Young Squires!
Very well said ...
You mean to say you're their greatest fan right?
@@jason60chev "Hey hey hey! Now that ain't yo job."
@@goodputin4324 no it’s a reference to the bar scene :D
As a drummer I remember watching this in 8th grade jazz band and my brain exploded
They should LEGIT make a movie with Guy's rest of his life story with Faye.
Nice movie! I've watched hundreds of times.
Hey. It was a great movie, i can tell u personally Mr. Hanks was great on the set not just as director but as everything he is, and yes liv tyler was awesome too as was the rest of the cast..
He got to jam with his hero. =)
@ Alex : Not only that, but Del helped Guy start his post-Wonders jazz career.
1 of my favorite scenes from the movie. Random jam sessions like that is where the magic happens
This is what got me into jazz
This scene was responsible for me playing music.
Same!
Happy to find this scene! Thanks to Maximus for putting it up! This really is the crucial part of the movie. The music takes you where you need to go and where you need it to go. Sometimes you just have to go on a long detour to get there.
I keep wishing there was so much more with this song.
"Time To Blow"
I wish this was an entire song as well
I wish someone would post video of a high school band playing this song for real
I love the name because he got all of them to this point, then slid off into his own thing. All because he increased the tempo to a drab song and made it a hit.
Seemingly small changes like that, to a song are all it takes. Glenn Miller's treatment of "In the Mood" was similar, that made it a huge hit.
I am Spartacus should have been included in the movie soundtrack.
One of the greatest soundtrack sins out there. Has to include the part of him jamming before Del walks in.
What? That's not right.
To jam w your idol😆As a drummer myself, it might be bias thing too bc when Guy started their hit movie title song w the fast tempo, immediately, i rooted for him! But Guy’s playing rocks too! The casts were rly good in portraying a 60s band, a girlfriend & a manager (well, it was Tom Hanks too)👍👍 i like this movie… And Im so glad that Guy caught up w Faye in the end! Shipped them so hard! Yay!😋👍
I love this jam. Real smooth with some umph.
It was *really* smart of that studio crew to record that.
You are my biggest fan!
I always loved this scene 🎶🥁🎹🎧
Under rated movie
Evolutionism.
What a great movie. I liked this guy in the Hallmark Christmas movie with Brooke Burns, too.
I sure wish there was a full version of this song. Songs pretty awesome.
This is too short! I want MORE!!! :)
You left out the most important part of the whole movie. The guy in the booth asks "what do you call that?" When they laugh after he replies "I am Spartacus, " you realize that Guy has finally found his true destiny. Those people get it.
you want me to lay it down?
No, I was just goofing around.
He's the reason I took up drumming. And damn good at it.
As a guitarist of nearly 57 years, that's the only way to be at it ...
Q: Does scotty know this?
A: Scotty doesn't know
He should have called it, "Smooth Sparticus." By the way, Liv Tyler is a Talerico, meaning the Italian mystique is with her as much as the force was with Luke Skywalker. Her dad was Steve Talerico long before Steven Tyler. We had Talericos on our street. Nice people.
Italian mystique indeed.
He was channelling Bernard Purdie for sure. Guy Patterson on a Steely Dan session? Yeah I can see it. I could almost hear the bassline for Home At Last.
Always loved this! That’s it, that’s all!!
Best part of the movie I'll say that 😃👍🏼!
Thanks!!!!!
Groovy
So sick!!
Brilliant scene, the piano player (not necessarily Bill Cobbs) did masterfully !!!
Nothing beats traditional grip when playing jazz on a drum set.
No other grip SHOULD be used. Matched grip is for loud rock music.
Except the right way.
@@tommytruth7595 Tradition grip is a crutch for people with weak off hands that never plan on moving around a big kit.
Wishing this scene was longer
I always imagine it that this scene in some extended version starts with just those two playing and then willy walker comes by followed by some of the other jazz musicians from earlier when Guy was at the jazz bar. All together they just jam as one each playing off the the others start until all are ready to stop. They all chat together and then the bosses come in. Having overheard all this including Guy, they offer Guy a new contract as a jazz musician. This is why he decides to stay as now he has a new future as a jazz musician which is probably what his real dream goal was all along. It may have thrown off the story a bit but it would have indicated that Guy had a good future ahead of him.
He got a job as a radio personality because he had hours of recordings from the bull session he had with Dell and his friends. (At least in the extended cut).
And that's when I knew I wanted to play the skins
Thank you very much for uploading this amazing video!
You left out the best part
Love Jazz. So relaxing
Un coñac para Del Paxton por favor.
That's some serious reverb ...
That was the sound of the 60's. BIG reverb! Also known as "the big wall of sound." Phil Spector exploited that sound on pretty much everything that was out there at that time. Amazing era!
@@dan19630 That isn't what the wall of sound is.
This is a movie that I feel like it should have been a couple of hours longer.
I'd be all right with that. Have you seen the director's cut?
Filmed in Studio 1 at Western Recorders (now EasWest)
Is this jam part of the movie OST? What a lovely piece to hear. I wanted more when I watched it.
😎❤️🥁
My uncle is a drummer that plays at church. He taught me how to play the drums as a child. I’ve always found it weird the way guy holds the left drumstick. I can’t play holding it in that position.
Traditional grip. It's only because you didn't learn that way. A lot of accomplished drummers use traditional. Buddy Rich, Karen Carpenter, Hal Blaine, Gene Krupa, Allison Miller, et. al.
@@ApartmentKing66 Marching drums before the 60's (for hundreds of years were slung over the shoulder on a single strap necessitating the use of the palm up grip in the left hand to strike the (moving) drum evenly with the right. It was kept because of tradition and experience (and rudiments). Cheers
It is period authentic. That is about the only way drums were played back then.
@@tommytruth7595 False. Ringo never played like that.
@@captainjefferies9047 He's different
I would LOVE a transcription of what Del is playing here. Anyone know where I can find the sheet music for it?
I had this exact drum kit :/
it's a beauty
Alguém tem esse filme completo?
i would really like to hear this album :(
Find yourself a guy/girl who looks at you like Guy looks at Del.
This sounds like miles Davis with out miles Davis. Kirk would approve!
One thing I like about this movie is how each character resembles the personality of a Beatle. Their positions on each instrument are switched but Jimmy is Lennon, Guy is McCartney, Lenny is Ringo and T.B. Player is George. Very clever whether it was intended that way or not.
My thoughts exactly…
Mr White is Brian Epstein
@@mecaringal Correct. Good call.
Total BS.
The only reason im a drummer
Thats the o-NED-ers...
Great line…
They should have made this a REAL Song
Does anyone pleaseeeee know the name of this song they play together at the end. I remember listening to this song when I was a teenager and I can't find it anywhere.
The name of the song is "I am Spartacus". I'm not sure that there is another version available other than what was in the film.
I love it too. If you find a longer version, please let me know.
Needs more reverb 😁
More cowbell.
were the actors actually playing the instruments? anyone know?
the 4 main actors each played their own insturments.
Yes they did..i was there to see it, and yes they are good..
They all got extensive training to actually learn how to play their instruments so it would appear like they were actually playing in the movie. And they actually *could* play, but all the actual playing in the movie was done by studio musicians.
yes, they all played, they were an actual band. But I recently learned that Jonathan Schach (James Mattingly II) didn't sing any of the actual song. The only part he sang was the "I Quit"
Not my tempo
Great Upload.....oddly, 2,500 views on my dumb short version......was I deceptive?
Nonders vota sessão
WTF is 'EA'..?
Seriously, how do you name this clip "I am Spartacus" then cut out the part where he says...you know..."I am Spartacus"?
Downvote just for that inanity.
Just like every other drum solo, booooooooooooooooooooring. And I love the movie. But this scene is completely cringey.