Virgil Donati 'The Quiet Place' Play-through

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  • Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
  • Music from the new album 'Ruination'. The Quiet Place features Marco Sfogli on guitar, Junior Braguinha on bass, and Alex Argento on keyboards.
    Shot by Clinton Harn on Panasonic and Russian modified lenses by Iron Glass Adapters
    Edit by Mike Crick
    Ruination and other Virgil Donati merchandise available now:
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 307

  • @davelocke
    @davelocke 5 років тому +177

    All the clocks in my house just stopped working after hearing this.

    • @tomhoyle3660
      @tomhoyle3660 5 років тому +3

      That was a great comment!! I agree 100%

    • @raphaelzombie2
      @raphaelzombie2 5 років тому

      Why did they stop working ?

    • @LeafbyLeaf
      @LeafbyLeaf 5 років тому +3

      It’s been a while since a comment got me like this one. Thanks!

    • @warrenoids
      @warrenoids 5 років тому +8

      @@raphaelzombie2 They were jealous because Virgil could keep time better.

    • @Residentombraider1000
      @Residentombraider1000 5 років тому +1

      Do your clocks have ears ???

  • @TTPDrums
    @TTPDrums 5 років тому +130

    I don’t think we’ll ever see another drummer capable of doing what Virgil does. He’s up there with Buddy Rich in terms of being a complete one-off.
    It’s amazing watching a lifetimes effort and dedication to being the absolute best possible musician.

    • @larrytemp3063
      @larrytemp3063 5 років тому +3

      I'LL TRY (LOL) BUT YEP YOU'RE RIGHT. I'M SOLELY IMPRESSED WITH HIS TOTAL COMPLETE COMMITMENT DEDICATION TO THE INSTRUMENT. THE VIDEO VIRGIL LIVE IN STOCKHOLM TAKES THE WHOLE CAKE IT SUMS IT UP

    • @NickyByloo
      @NickyByloo 5 років тому +15

      I've always loved VD but my favourites list has grown to include a few other names; Dave Weckl (master of dynamics), Matt Garstka (serves and pushes music), Marco Minnemann (can do anything on kit), Dali Mraz (the new Buddy Rich for me), Dennis Chambers (king of fusion drumming) and Travis Orbin (ambidextrous monster).

    • @frankcirrito6550
      @frankcirrito6550 5 років тому +8

      I agree. I think it is the Monk - Like approach Virgil displayed early on in his career when it came to training. I watched "Enter the Dragon" the other day and Bruce Lee reminded me of Virgil in regards to self discipline and training.

    • @TheJollyMisanthrope
      @TheJollyMisanthrope 5 років тому +6

      Musical expression is the most important part. You can have the greatest sets of technical skills, and book knowledge of theory, but if you can't take that to the kit and express yourself musically, it's a wasted effort.

    • @frankcirrito6550
      @frankcirrito6550 5 років тому +1

      @@TheJollyMisanthrope Absolutely true. "The hardest thing to do is to Express yourself. Take water for instance, it can fill a teacup or a teapot. Be like water my friend". Bruce Lee.

  • @TheOlvan
    @TheOlvan 5 років тому +57

    Whoever gave that thumbs down just won moron of the year from me!
    Great job, Virg! As always!

    • @sticktrik
      @sticktrik 5 років тому +4

      Benny Kee Must be 2 gospel drummers!! They can only play in & understand 4/4!!

  • @AChadWardenProduction
    @AChadWardenProduction 5 років тому +23

    It’s inhuman and unreal how much Virgil just never seems to slow down
    He’s literally like fine aged wine, gets even more better with the years

  • @JA-io8nx
    @JA-io8nx 3 роки тому +2

    Greatest technical drummer, ever.

  • @chuckfitzgerald2411
    @chuckfitzgerald2411 Рік тому +1

    The thing I love about Virgil is that no matter how technical he plays, it's always musical and not mechanical sounding.

  • @thealchemist7819
    @thealchemist7819 2 роки тому +2

    I love you Virgil.

  • @bishopoftroy
    @bishopoftroy 3 роки тому +3

    Only Virgil can play something very complex but tasteful and lovely. One of the greatest musicians of all time no doubt !

  • @Typenice
    @Typenice 5 років тому +29

    Love you Virgil you're my favorite artist of all time. Every note, from your 32nd's, to your whole notes, and hell even your rests, I feel the purpose behind and see the love you have for them . Each note brother. Thanks for all you do for the music , the drums , and in turn the human race. You give us so much hope in such a watered down plastic society...so much hope for the future . Thank you Virgil!
    John from Buffalo.

  • @ericlarkins
    @ericlarkins 5 років тому +41

    Not only is the music phenomenal, but so is the camera work and lighting, too - nicely done!!

  • @keesave6686
    @keesave6686 3 роки тому +3

    An artist of unprecedented level, who opens new paths for others, so many qualities condensed in his music, it is astonishing and mind-blowing.

  • @Spratt86
    @Spratt86 5 років тому +15

    The playing at 4:29 is insane.. there is a feeling there that is hard to describe... only Virgil conveys that feeling through his playing.

    • @kerripace
      @kerripace 4 роки тому +2

      More that same kind of texture at 4:51.

  • @amargnwalkr
    @amargnwalkr 3 роки тому +1

    This video is critically under-viewed. One of the greatest at anything, ever.

  • @renatomazzella3293
    @renatomazzella3293 4 роки тому +2

    real cool to see donati play straight forward for 7 seconds in this video ..didn’t think he played simple stuff..amazing drummer

  • @lakisbouz
    @lakisbouz 4 роки тому +4

    Well done Virgil, world class mate.... world class.

  • @yovo.33
    @yovo.33 5 років тому +8

    Beyond awesome, beyond perfect, always a joy see you play, great song, one of my favorites of Ruination.

  • @LudoMees
    @LudoMees 4 роки тому +4

    Breathtakingly incredible. Drumming perfection 👌🏼

  • @jamesstewart1649
    @jamesstewart1649 5 років тому +4

    Virgil Still and always evolving 👍

  • @arturopopoli2395
    @arturopopoli2395 5 років тому +2

    Forget the otherworldly playing, this piece is just so beautiful! Thanks Virgil.

  • @78proto
    @78proto 5 років тому +3

    There's no other word even close to describing what I just witnessed than simply....phenomenal.

  • @dougmorato
    @dougmorato 5 років тому +26

    BEAUTIFUL and flawless as always. Well done!!!
    How about a crowdfund for a Blu-ray play-through of Ruination??
    I'd definitely support it.

    • @franciscojavierruiz7219
      @franciscojavierruiz7219 5 років тому +1

      Me too!!

    • @franciscojavierruiz7219
      @franciscojavierruiz7219 5 років тому +3

      Virgil is the treatment of monotonous strictly commercial music. His extremely creative moves perhaps could one day transform the world in the wider range.

  • @marcoghiotti7153
    @marcoghiotti7153 8 місяців тому

    Absolute inspiration for any drummer. He has achieved what we humans dream of

  • @DanPresland
    @DanPresland 5 років тому +7

    absolutely killer

  • @stevencsmith7644
    @stevencsmith7644 5 років тому +4

    Virgil, this is my favorite tune on Ruination. It is absolutely stellar!!! So progressive and so melodic that it transcends the boundaries of musical composition. It is so challenging to figure out your time signatures. If the Infinity Stones were real, you would most definitely be in possession of the time stone. No doubt. 🕒🕜🕚🕣

  • @thinktwice8860
    @thinktwice8860 5 років тому +8

    Amazing playing!

  • @demetriuslocks
    @demetriuslocks 5 років тому +2

    Incredible How the song reflects the title. Amazing, Virg.🥁🌟

  • @petrinatonkin1215
    @petrinatonkin1215 5 років тому +2

    Beautiful Virgil. Just beautiful

  • @kevinwelch7836
    @kevinwelch7836 5 років тому +3

    His performance is a pure expression of artistic beauty.

  • @Zipp43
    @Zipp43 Рік тому +2

    “I’ve seen attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion”

  • @buddyrichable1
    @buddyrichable1 4 роки тому +2

    It is clear that there are only a few commentators who can grasp how incredible this performance really is, on all levels.

  • @fabbux
    @fabbux 3 роки тому

    fantastic Virgil ! probably the last ''moicano'' about this 'fusion' music , where Allan was the indiscutible king and master. Excellent job , also from the rest of the band: always i liked Alex Argento , very original musician. This beatyful track remaind me the ''Atavachron' atmosphere . Probably Donati had his best moment exactly with Allan union. Really , very good, very very good!

  • @gasponiandrea5906
    @gasponiandrea5906 4 роки тому

    che brano incredibile..e poi marco sfogli un grandee che suono incredibile e che fraseggio.. tutti mostri ma con immenso gusto!

  • @markreilly2469
    @markreilly2469 4 роки тому +50

    Virgil is to drums what allan holdsworth was to guitar

    • @pablosancho8834
      @pablosancho8834 3 роки тому +1

      Holdsworth could be who composed that harmonies, any doubt!

    • @Megalosmalakas1977
      @Megalosmalakas1977 3 роки тому +1

      best comment !!!!

    • @ljcaballero3428
      @ljcaballero3428 Рік тому

      Good comparison. To me, Virgil is #1!

    • @ljcaballero3428
      @ljcaballero3428 Рік тому

      Remember, Virgil is an accomplished pianist.

    • @rodrody533
      @rodrody533 5 місяців тому

      Also guthrie govan , somewhere there :)) and mike portnoy..

  • @danflak6363
    @danflak6363 5 років тому +2

    Beautiful.

  • @ALIASZARDOZ
    @ALIASZARDOZ 3 роки тому +1

    A masterpiece !
    I like so much this music. Fabuleux !
    Bravo.

  • @steveelam4810
    @steveelam4810 5 років тому +2

    What a gift, just mind blowing

  • @JGBDYT
    @JGBDYT 4 роки тому +2

    A masterpiece
    Incredible drumming and composition

  • @ericlarkins
    @ericlarkins 5 років тому +9

    THANK YOU VIRGIL!!!!!

  • @GiorgiAkhalaia
    @GiorgiAkhalaia 3 роки тому

    You are amazing musician and drummer Mr. Virgil

  • @johnhajewski1343
    @johnhajewski1343 3 роки тому

    When I listen to this and other incredible music of today I feel so lucky to be alive right now... it is maybe one of the few areas where humans aren’t ruining things.

  • @slickguitar01
    @slickguitar01 5 років тому +4

    Absolutely amazing!!!!!!

  • @RistoVirkhausen
    @RistoVirkhausen 5 років тому +2

    Great piece and I also love the entire album, especially the "bold" mix. Marco and Alex are also the best!!!

  • @alonzovillarreal4666
    @alonzovillarreal4666 2 роки тому

    Such a powerful performance, beast mode.

  • @gzablodski
    @gzablodski 5 років тому

    I like Virgil Donati! Amazing dexterity combined with relaxed attitude and great articulation!!!

  • @robertpien8708
    @robertpien8708 5 років тому +3

    Your dedication so appreciated Virgil Thank you keep doing what you are doing . :)

  • @petervad
    @petervad 5 років тому +2

    Brilliant, beautiful.

  • @planetxlr
    @planetxlr 5 років тому +1

    Excellent snare sound, as usual.

  • @fredericnespoulous1560
    @fredericnespoulous1560 3 роки тому

    This is amazing. I love you Virgil.

  • @rufusbass
    @rufusbass 4 роки тому

    Incredible as always Virg!

  • @anihorvath
    @anihorvath 4 роки тому

    This is ridiculous. Always pushing the boundaries. Love your work Virgil. Super inspiring!!!

  • @supnegus7711
    @supnegus7711 4 роки тому +1

    I feel like this dude writes song parts organically, just lets all senses take over and flow how they will. Groove would be a massive understatement.

  • @vasprov
    @vasprov 4 роки тому +1

    Я даже не знаю, как выразить моё чувство восхищения!!!!!! Virgil ты самый крутой барабанщик в мире!!!!!!

  • @chrischiarelli2550
    @chrischiarelli2550 5 років тому +3

    Incredible love it

  • @atodometal
    @atodometal 5 років тому +2

    WAAAAAAA QUE GENIAL!!!! Muy sutil, suena tremendoo. Virgil sos un genio hermano!! Hermoso tema. Una banda de lujo! GRACIAS!!!

    • @atodometal
      @atodometal 5 років тому +1

      Un saludo desde argentina!!!!

  • @detlevtimm3019
    @detlevtimm3019 5 років тому +2

    This is like a lullaby for people with Autism. Thank you!

  • @jhiion23
    @jhiion23 4 роки тому +2

    Hey Virgil, that’s great!! Greetings from Colombia dude!

  • @andreasbreitwieser1449
    @andreasbreitwieser1449 4 роки тому +10

    Oh, here they are again and again, discussion after discussion, argue and dispute.....about WHO IS THE BEST, about technique, feel, groove, pocket, mathematics and WHO IS THE BEST........ Is it Vergil, Buddy, Vinnie, Dave, Marco, Dennis, Aaron, Eric, etc. etc. pp........I would say they are ALL the BEST in what they are doing......

    • @darxider666
      @darxider666 4 роки тому +1

      Except for Virgil who is just a smidge better than everyone else.
      Hell, he plays like this AND writes most of the stuff in all of the bands he is in. Insane, since mist drummers can't even read notes.

    •  4 роки тому +1

      Yup! They are all the best at what THEY do. No single drummer is best at every aspect of drumming, so there really is no best per se...although no one ever born has been better than Virgil. LOL

  • @RobotChampionSC
    @RobotChampionSC 4 роки тому

    Loving this new album....damn

  • @QGMODS
    @QGMODS 5 років тому +2

    great stuff !

  • @soulslaveone
    @soulslaveone 4 роки тому

    This is beyond next level. Its unbelievable.

  • @MrDaveaccord
    @MrDaveaccord 3 роки тому +1

    Just bought this record. It's awesome.

  • @Ruslan_Filimonov
    @Ruslan_Filimonov 5 років тому +1

    Просто круто! Great master. Drummer from future.

  • @JohnMuskiet
    @JohnMuskiet 5 років тому +2

    Mr.Donati! i,m speechless!!

  • @Bowl01986
    @Bowl01986 5 років тому +2

    OMG! I've been waiting for this daily since it was announced on Facebook. How come I find this only three days later? Must be blind.^^

  • @CBeauford5
    @CBeauford5 7 місяців тому

    The fill at 4:50 is just a work of art

  • @moncho707
    @moncho707 5 років тому

    Simply Virtuoso!!!

  • @ricohorton
    @ricohorton 5 років тому +1

    Amazing is all the word I have. VD is a phenomenon.

  • @vitordanielriso
    @vitordanielriso 4 роки тому

    Absolutely amazing !

  • @jeroensimons7525
    @jeroensimons7525 5 місяців тому +1

    I hope Rick Beato will interview you some day... It will be an in depth one on the highest level....

  • @krenwregget7667
    @krenwregget7667 4 роки тому

    incredible.

  • @fitzcaraldozito
    @fitzcaraldozito Рік тому

    That's Beautiful

  • @DefkalionDs
    @DefkalionDs 5 років тому +3

    Mind-blowing to say the least \m/

  • @geolima348
    @geolima348 4 роки тому

    Foda!!!!! O batera mais audacioso e virtuoso que já existiu! O melhor!
    Um dos meus heróis!!

  • @alihamid5455
    @alihamid5455 4 роки тому

    Man You always amaze me ..LOVE it...LOve it OVe o ...

  • @pablomarques4228
    @pablomarques4228 5 років тому +1

    Insane work \m/

  • @Nackhael
    @Nackhael 5 років тому +2

    Awesome.

  • @Slipstream0001
    @Slipstream0001 4 роки тому

    Just brilliant. All hail king Virgil.

  • @gregerolsson1713
    @gregerolsson1713 4 роки тому

    Dear Google, why can't I like a video 5000 times?

  • @Frank-YYZ
    @Frank-YYZ 4 роки тому

    The Master at work!

  • @MrThomas1958
    @MrThomas1958 5 років тому +2

    super

  • @michaelpitman37
    @michaelpitman37 5 років тому +1

    Real weather report vibe to this one!

  • @budda777pl
    @budda777pl 4 роки тому

    Sick genius stuff . Period .

  • @robertthompson5568
    @robertthompson5568 5 років тому

    So good with odd time!!!!

  • @michaelalexandrini5734
    @michaelalexandrini5734 4 роки тому

    Wow,. Killer stuff.!!

  • @dewittk9404
    @dewittk9404 5 років тому +2

    It’s in 3/4 sounds like. But it’s hard to believe, especially in the beginning!

  • @rodrigosoares7126
    @rodrigosoares7126 4 роки тому

    Out of this world

  • @perecanyelles6469
    @perecanyelles6469 5 років тому +1

    Unthinkable.

  • @EliezerCastellano
    @EliezerCastellano 4 роки тому

    Now THIS IS A MASTER CLASS!

  • @gildeanmiranda1624
    @gildeanmiranda1624 4 роки тому

    Eu amo esse cara!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏😄

  • @patthatt2184
    @patthatt2184 4 роки тому

    The BEST EVER IN OUR TIME

  • @crisgama7320
    @crisgama7320 4 роки тому

    Excelente

  • @aurorhaterror953
    @aurorhaterror953 5 років тому +2

    Super genial

  • @grantmiller1077
    @grantmiller1077 4 роки тому

    God I love this track 🙏🏻

  • @albertofernandez6140
    @albertofernandez6140 Рік тому

    Beautiful just beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @vasprov
    @vasprov 4 роки тому

    После такой музыки, другую слушать не не могу!

  • @chadwilliams4373
    @chadwilliams4373 4 роки тому

    Wow nice.

  • @lukerobertson1000
    @lukerobertson1000 4 роки тому

    Woah!!!! 😳😳😳 I love it!!! 😍😍😍

  • @michaelbendavid9120
    @michaelbendavid9120 4 роки тому

    Best Musicians in America!

  • @hanneshaatainen4994
    @hanneshaatainen4994 5 років тому +1

    Fresh!

  • @Slipstream0001
    @Slipstream0001 5 років тому

    Amazing