BATTLE OF FAMOUS DRUMMERS BERNARD PURDIE VS TONY ALLEN. BATTLE OF GODS. V1 FESTIVAL 22 JULY 2018
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- For the first time two greatest drummers Bernard Purdie and Tony Allen met in showcase battle, in Russia, Saint-Petersburg. On the bass: Roy Bennet and Mathias Allamane.
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Winners: Tony & Bernard
Losers: whoever tried to make it a competition
Excellent comment!!!
Just can't beat their groove. It makes the world seem like a good place.
WORD.
Survey said... 1000% on point!
@@jwark04 I’ve seen an interview of Bernard Purdie in which he says, that to be a good drummer, you have to have fun drumming, always. This is so true, and well more widely applicable to mostly everything one could do in life. This man, Bernard, seems to be part of the greatest humans who roamed on Earth so far, at least this is my firm belief.
THIS IS NO "BATTLE." It's simply two EPIC Drum Masters showcasing their talents.
Yeah but who won tho
If you asked 100 professional (working) drummers that question, I don't know if you'd get any clear consensus.
yeah but making them respond to each other like that will definitely still give you something different.
Could be a personal bias or whatever but it seems « musical battle » is a Russian thing, every time I stubble upon those kind of event, very interesting although, it’s in Russia ^^
The sticking of Mr Purdie, the dynamics, even in the ghost notes..The man doesn't just play drums, he tells a story on his instrument
R.I.P. Mr. Tony Allen ,we have been truly blessed with your presence.
пздц... Чалый басист у Тони Алена
@@user-vt8ns2ng5oэто про цвеь или про состояни?
Its the Purdie shuffle vs the inimitable afro beat King, who cares who better. This is a master class in grooves 🔥 of Purdie and Allen is enuff.....
Well said.
Bernard is just the absolute BOMB!!!
I can't stop smiling when I listen to and see him perform!
Big respect to both Masters. Being 80 years old they still continue their legacy. Amazing.
Only Purdie could make a Sabian B8 cymbal sound good.
I was mad when I saw that cymbal, but yeah, he made it sound good.
Rob Andrews I was thinking the same thing. Bernard is a bad MoFo!
I was like a B8 oh no 🤦🏾♂️
Lmaooo so true
@robandrews... I'm a guitarist and I thought your comment was hilarious!!! 👍👍👍
"done worry bout dem ghost notes, ain't nothin but rebound"
And its also.....HALF!!!!!
Splain, not explain but splain
"Just make it sound n feel good!"
English? Much???
legendary
The absolute tight control Purdie has over the beat.... The man acts like he was born with drum sticks in his hands!
He was!
I'm from Ireland. I love Russias enthusiasm and respect for hip hop, much love to you all over there,
fuck this Hip Hop shit, it's a plague here in France, not drums battles with awesome musicians, alony rap battles with gangsta wannabees
@@Alix777. ua-cam.com/video/FvgIu8lPGdc/v-deo.html
This is beautiful! The two legendary drummers have unique styles that are difficult to deconstruct. Tony Allen held his Afrobeat style and so did Bernard Purdie his funk.
Thank you for uploading!!!!
Lots of good names funk, not that many good names in Afro Beat. Purdie dunt wow me, Tony solidified a sound all his own. Bottom line, great video, love them both.
When it comes to perfect timing, and *_just being cool,_* Tony Allen has it locked down! However, Bernard Purdie is beyond excellence!
Thing is tho, Tony Allen never even tried to be great solo drummer. But in everything else he is amazing and unique
So much respect for these older gentlemen showing their skills (as they have for decades) to the younger generations. I hope they can make you all proud!!
“If you’re going to take my job, you’ve got to do all of it…”. This is fantastic. These two are some of the most iconic of all time. And for them to come together like this is so beautiful. It’s not a “battle” in the true sense of the word: it’s a celebration of groove and unification of music and a statement of the joy it brings. Both are so supportive and wonderful for the next generation. ❤
These guys are damn near 80 years old, if not already. No where near their prime. I think its so cool that they even did this.
Are you kidding me. Name ONE of these "new age" drummers who could hold their own agaist one of these legends.
My only thing is that Tony Allen chose to do mostly reggae groves that most people are not familiar with.
@@jussayinmipeece1069 What are you talking about? My comment is in regards to everyone who's saying these guys suck. Bernard Purdie knows that he was a better drummer back in the 70s than he is today. If you're a musician, you should know this as well. The older you get, you lose chops and stamina. He's probably a better overall musician than he is today because of things he's learned over the years. These guys have gotten older, they're not near their prime. No one is comparing them to new drummers or old drummers. My comment was in regards to everyone saying they shouldn't have done this. It's super cool to even be in the same room as these guys, let alone be able to hear them play in person. So Idk what you're talking about.
@@lilejamie93 ok, well then i agree. I got the impression you were saying that they were way past their prime and shouldn't be doing this because they didn't quite compare to the present day drummers.
I think i see the difference here. Allen is playing beats. Purdie is playing tunes.
Mr Purdie is a MASTER ENTERTAINER! Respect!
Can we just get these two to jam together somewhere? The competitive aspect of this ruins it. You don't watch/listen to these guys to see who's better, you do it to learn how to be better
"Battle" does not mean much here, it's certainly not a real battle, you just saw what you are talking about. But for me, they should not necessarily play together, they are not particularly compatible, they offer different things and have different backgrounds. This is an exposition , not a contest. Only YOUR opinion matters who is better here, but only to you, I see exactly what you seem to see is not happening, they ARE essentially jamming together.
I'm not a musician. The finesse of these two drummers amazes me. Totally hypnotic.
If I'm even vertical at their age I will be happy. Never mind being able to play . Two different masters at their style . Both have my equal respect. A happy and unexpected find . Joy to watch and learn new ideas.
Possible tip for you, Try Fela Kuti (Fela Anikulapo Kuti) with tony Allen, Epic Afro beat goodness.
Tony Allen, what a legendary drummer but that Purdie shuffle is ridiculous. Physically impossible not to crank your neck to that, good Lord.
God I LOVE these guys! Tony Allen, is the commandant of finesse, restraint, ghosting and incredible clockwork, plus he's so goddamn cool! Bernie is the master of pocket, groove and "feel". I could watch and listen to them for hours.
It’s an old school drum battle. That’s cool.
this is really just amazing. the real winner here is the audience. these two are respectful and classy gentlemen elder statesmen of the rhythms of their own musical worlds, which are completely different (afrobeat vs soul/jazz/rock/funk) yet compatible here in their able hands.
What a wonderful collection of magicians, sorry, musicians........
I will simply say enjoy and be inspired, soon these legends among many more will be gone. Those who replace them will not have the groove from the soul coming from trial. Both Mr.Allen and Mr. Purdie have so much groove to give. I just felt that Bernard almost didn't need to even play, his mind and body gave a groove without the instrument.
I'm back to say how Clean Bernie was for the Hand Drumming solo into the sticking.
Two of the greatest, win or lose. You guys are arena champions! Much love.
Благодарю от всей души!
Это великолепный репортаж!
Спасибо за удовольствие!!!
2018: Bernard Purdie begins giving drum lessons in Russia.
2020: Russia is the sole drum superpower. US musical leaders demand sanctions...
Great drummers and bass players! Imagine playing guitar and singing for these guys!
Purdie is a God
Tony Allen is a God
The first half Purdie wins because his shuffle is more palatable to Western musical ears and taste
However as the battle progresses you see that Purdie can only give you sub divisions of the shuffle....Tony Allen has a different pocket groove for everything Purdie throws at him
Ultimately Allen could have sat on that kit for 3 hours and gave a different pocket grove, Purdie would be hard pressed to match that stamina.....Purdie is the cleaner more flashier player in terms of traditional chops etc but Allen is the Groove.
The winner is UA-cam drummers who can learn from these master drummers about how to create a steady pulse.
My two cents
You must be kidding.
@@lvvry1855
Are you a drummer???
gasdemup he’s a fool
i am a drummer, tony allen in the higher tempo has horrible timing.
@@harry-kf7kw
I also dabble on the drums, you gotta explain more in regards to your idea of timing and how Tony is off
One of the best videos i have seen in a long time thank you
The people watching are the real winners here. Seeing this happen is just awesome.
Bernard BROUGHT a bass player and Allen grabbed one off craigslist.
😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂
Mathias has been playing with Tony for years
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
hahahaha
Amazing percussionists, but Bernard makes me feel!
Weird phenomenon: even when I try my darndest to spell "Bernard Purdie," it always comes out as "FUNK." With capital letters.
I dont see what the point of a "battle" is with these guys. Pocket players like these dont need to battle anyone, they unite.
Moist Peanut 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
So true......we need to celebrate their talent not pit one against the other.
dont care how they call it, dont care who 'wins' the point is me being able to see them both together :>
I guess it makes for entertainment and they both got paid so who cares? They also got to 'educate' a whole load of young people in how great proper music played by skilled musicians can be. Who needs a Garage Band?
Meh, who is the most pocketed pocket player in the world is what I like to know. I’m sure, if you play hard enough in the pocket, you may cause a dent in the space time continuum 😂 Other than that, i agree with you 😉
Both winners here - Tony played Tony and Bernard played Bernard. Feel for days.
Bernard is just next level
Both guys are amazing drummer. Respect to both of them. 👍👍👍🥁🥁👏👏
Tony allen is not in his comfort zone here. Bass player not helping much
Zeus Apollo, thats was some whack bass playing
Agreed
RIGHT THAT BADD PLAYER SUCC ASS!! WITH HIS 2 TONE NOTE ASS, AN SWEAR HE JAMMIN!! MAAAN SIT YO ASS DOWN SOMEWHERE!! LAME
DAGUTTA100 😩🤪😝
His bassist destroyed him here. Paces around like he's ready to piss his pants and wouldn't know groove if he fell into one
He done did it...he done battled the hit maker Bernard "Pretty" Purdie.
Tony’s snare don’t sound right, his toms sound deep and throaty very Afro and he’s brilliant.
But Purdue is in a different class. He has effortlessly given a masterclass on how to get in the grove. Just wish he used K’s
Both are great no doubt. Just gotta say tho, that overtone on Tony’s snare just kills me. Love Bernards hi hat.
love the overtones. Make the drums singing.
Cant believe these dudes still going strong. Saw Bernard in like 2012 in a small dive bar in Buffalo Ny. Awesome show.
Splain'em Purdie, splain'em good!
Bernard Purdie really showed up with a B8Pro and killed it
Roy put on a show, it really make a big difference!
Purdie's base player won.
It's *bass*, and his name is Roy Bennett.
@@barbedwirealarms the russian guy definitely said "base" player 😅
Tonys Bassplayer just kills the vibes and dont let this killer grooves shine, even downgrades it totally...
Фига себе такое в Питере происходило, а я даже не знал (((
Always somebody in the crow who needs everyone to think they have a deeper understanding than those around them. Insecurity is another word for it.
I like that you properly put that title in full caps.
Tony Allen's a gangsta
Both are my favorite drummers. Clash of styles. Love it.
I feel like this really showcases just how different fundamentally Afrobeat is from American RnB and Funk. The audience can't "hear" the song he's playing along to, but of course they're all familiar with the cliches Perdie is pulling from and it sorta shows on their faces. Quite literally a musical language barrier
The Bass battle (in a hope it was an exprompt) is hilarious!
Tony Allen looks like he would rather be anywhere else but here.
Same with the girl right behind him.
Money
TBF he's up against Bernard Purdie
@@Ash_Hudson exactly
Strange venue! Appears to be going down in a school gymnasium in rural Russia.
Lucky Audience to see them both at one occasion. What a joyful place St. Petersburg can be. Or should i better say could be.
I don't know that this was a fair battle because Purdie had a much better bass player. Both drummers were great, there was a much greater difference in bass players than there was in drummers...but Purdie was a little better IMO than Allen. Both are monsters. The true illustration of a great musician is being able to take shitty sounding equipment and making it SING and both of these drummers did that which is a testament to their talents!
Anyone else notice that "Unknown Soldier" by Fela Kuti is very similar if not identical to Sly and Family Stone: "Sing a simple song." Very quick kick pair, to a double stroke right after.
Purdie actually explains the science of drumming in interviews . He is the master of his craft .
Where is my horn section??? They are smashing those instruments into dust. This made my day!!
Everybody wins
Tony Allen is very creative drummer
After guitar, I'm getting a drum set straight up!
Sizwe Ndlanzi - You must learn to slapp the bass my friend .
THEY BOTH CAN REALLY PLAY AND BEING THEIR AGES AND STILL SOUNDING THIS GOOD WAS A TREAT FOR ME.THANKS A MILLION FOR THIS VIDEO.
Purdue started with his hands...DROP THE MIC
It's Purdie.....not Purdue!!
Pretty Purdie will forever be the King. It’s all about the history of hits behind the man, period.
You can’t give a drummer 5 boring notes in a competition and think he has a chance. Listen to the big guy giving his drummer groove. The next drummer needed a bassist.
This is FANTASTIC!!!!! Brilliant. Thanks for uploading.
The bass duet was fantastic!!! What a grooooooveeeeeeee..............
What a battle !!! i am addict to Mr Purdie untill i use the drum stick, but yep! they are two living legend !! those russians dudes ( musicians ...i think) look like in Heaven...I will to
Allen died on an aneurisma on the abdomen april 2020. My father had the similar but was rescued at last minute They both are nearly 80 at the "battle"
Bernard still the master groove man the only one that stands out for me in this what ever this is!
Purdie's background girl in black is grooving just the right way. Oh, she knows what's up with the main man on the tin cans!!
She focused
From 33:59 to 34:51 the reaction of the man in the middle of the 2 bassists is priceless, all this show was crazy! (At the end, he's like checking his heart beat XD)
I think I will watch this at least 100 times
Crowd don't know the classics(((
they are Russian, what do you expect?
BUT THEIR ATTITUDE & COMPOSTURE ARE PERFECT. I think they are one of the best audiences I´ve seen.
They've been behind an iron curtain, music selection is decided by a dictator
I just couln´t help but falling in LOVE with the BLACK DRESSED GAL behind Purdie´s mic.
¡¡¡¡SHE´S THE GROOVIEST!!!!
For me Tony is the one with a more unique style and his Afro Beat work is legendary. Gona go listen to him and Fela now, got the itch.
Purdie has extraordinary good taste and charisma.
This crowd is uptight to this type of groovy.
Came here all d way from Instagram...rip tony
This was much more a showcase of two styles as exhibited by top performers, not a judgement of the performers themselves. It satisfies the requirements of a reality TV show while also allowing near unfettered creative expression. If you know a TV producer then you'll want to give them a heads up. ;o)
Bass player made the difference. Bernards bass player complimented the drum playing which made Bernards parts more dynamic.
Battle has been a misnomer. It's usually just a show for fans. I don't recall ever seeing drummers asked to play paradiddles as fast as they can for a trophy.
Syd Hamelin 'You've never seen "Worlds Fastest Drummer" then! Lol. (Don't bother...)
@@SAHBfan It's kind of weird that I described an exact competition that really happens.
I need to think this through haha.
こんな企画がこの世に実現していて、さらに自分が映像を拝めるなんて、まるで信じられない。ありがとう
Good job my brothers!(from USA).
My brother name is Bernard I had to add that in man he killing it tony not bad either but that Bernard fellow killed it but when I grow I want to still play like them there great and to be doing it at there age amazing
But daaaaamn Bernard and his bass player have some epic chemistry!
Thanks for all🥁🎸🎼🙏💯👍
One makes you wanna get up, the other makes you wanna get down
These guys are here to make this video from Russia to teach all of the American UA-camr "chops only" drummers how to groove. 😀
When Afrobeat is on you can start filling in the horns and the riddim guitar.and the yabis flow.. l really dig afrobeat men.. it’s all black music in 1 pack..
Afrobeat is not play as you want.. you play as Fela want.. u start stop break in and lead out the Choir.. massive 30+ people doing their things.. U SMOKE IGBO
What a legendary moment! Wow!
Everyone likes to feed off the genius of Black people and then bear a false witness against them. But know this for sure.....the seasons are changing.
At the risk of being pedentic mate it's "bear" (unless you really mean folks are going around making sham witnesses naked in wihch case I apologise).
Man this is an awesome performance from everyone, anyone else also loving the positivity in the comments??
One of the drummers is really enjoying the experience.