Aaron Spears: Beyond the Chops - "I Love You" performance.

[@hjmath2021]

R.I.P Aaron you inspired a whole generation of drummers ❤

[@romario807]

[@levistephensdotcom]

Aaron, thankyou so much for all the love and support you have shown me and thanks to everyone who has posted the version of my song on youtube. I really appreciate it! LS

[@gregoritavares6719]

You are a great artist, man ... This song is wonderful ❤️

[@drummer468]

This groove feels SO good. I want that snare drum sound. So sweet. :)

[@StealthMode90]

He's so in the groove its unreal

[@dwdrums]

groove for days!!!

[@jayc1911]

Aaron Spears, one of the elite drummers in the business, representing the D.C. area

[@ryancousins]

Non drummers might see this and thinks it’s really plain or simple but he is serving the song so well with a groove that most flashy drummers could never pull off. Pocket for days!

[@Joe-pd1hn]

The attack of this fill is one of the reasons he is the BEST. 1:37

[@nuancemusic]

I love solid pocket playing!!! It really lets the song be what it is and allows the listener to enjoy the music.

[@groethej]

Beautiful "in the pocket" playing! A great drummer, period!

[@AaronSpears]

@MRHSdrummer I don't know who else I could be man...lol...I've been me my whole life...I really appreciate the love you have shown me re: my sound & my sticks...I hope to get them into more stores next year...We'll see...Be safe!!!

[@malcolmlarri8236]

My favorite clip of Aaron - he makes the music ELEVATE !

[@danpri10]

I love aaron my man lays down on the drums and blesses all of us. I love the song too! old motown funk. God time bring that song out pretty sure ill hear it will doing my christmas shopping this year.......just feels good.

[@tofuComputer]

Aaron is the only drummer I've ever seen who looks like he think his drumset is a giant hamburger and his playing is like he's eating it! Great, delicious drumming! :-)

[@Gray-_-Fox]

thats groovy ! he keep the bit so lovely !!

[@thesuccessfulbarber]

Flawless drumming and technique!!!

[@terp242001]

Pure harnessed aggression in this joint from A.Spears. Nice to see you groovin on a straight ahead joint homie!

[@bbkingzor]

Exactly, it takes real skill to be subtle and staying true to the tune. To know when bursting full is needed is key to great music.

[@gillyobaggin]

this guy really inspires me, as a drummer and as a person. to me to be able to do that shows how much of a great drummer he is =)

[@theofficialdiallofosterbut3968]

Awesome! Much love & respect to Aaron Spears, showing love to Mr. Levi Stephens...I love it!

[@jayc1911]

Aaron Spears, one of the elite drummers in the business, representing the D.C. area..

[@ElephantsGerald]

I liked how he hit one of the drums with the stick in his left hand, and the closed symbals with the stick in his right hand. Also it was cool when he used his foot to play the big drum on the floor. Also, did you guys see the part when he used his right hand to hit those other symbals that were sitting off to the right?? AMAZING!!!

[@Jakelikesxbox]

It's all about groove, feel and the music! Damn wake up will ya?! Open your eyes bro it will come with time. Feel the drums they are instruments not toys that you beat on with sticks and mallets.

[@Yeahvon1]

I want this song and that drum set

[@seadude007]

LOVE IT. ARON IS IN THE POCKET!

[@Andythefunkman]

What a talented guy. I am a white man and my favorite drummers are black and this guy is in the list together with Terri Lyne Carrington!.

[@madmax875]

Those drums sound GREAT.

[@liebengood24]

Is set sounds very good...... Smooth easy listening beat..

[@mikebarnesdrumming]

Magic flow and feel.

[@Timmyinc44]

It feels like the time is all over the place.

[@allXelseXfails]

its not how fast you can play its not how big your kit is its not the speed of ur pedals it all comes down to this raw technique amazing performance.

[@donslyde1]

I absolutely friggin without a shadow of a doubt love this! lol Levi Stephens should thank you and pay you!

[@1olsendba]

What a star!

[@ANDRExDEY]

it's all about the solid groove!

[@levistephensdotcom]

@navboi Thanks fam! It has been a great run! Now I am working on the 2nd album!

[@Sandukhan7]

Song and Drummer!!!! wonderfull!!!!!!

[@timezoner]

Damn dude, that was solid.

[@Tchubi123]

Aaron Spears!! The best

[@guilleroppus1755]

Rest in peace sir Aaron Spears all filipino drummers loves you thank you

[@drummerboysTV]

ULGGHHH GREAT!!!

[@Andythefunkman]

I like how he grabs the sticks. great playing

[@travis182g]

quest'uomo da una sicurezza incredibile. Grande aaron!!

[@dannyss29]

nice snare sound!

[@yvesdrummer]

The man got the groove.

[@JustinWomackMusic]

@ShadowOfAMartyrROX That's a 7x14 Edge Snare by DW. Mag. throw-off and adjustable butt-plate. Excellent snare! Also, check it out on DW's "Kick, Hat, Snare" DVD which Aaron is featured on.

[@seeminglymodo]

@screamjyser THANK YOU! I never understand, in every master session I've seen, no one looks impressed or like they're even enjoying it. I'd be standing up in my seat screaming, "OH SHIT!" and getting myself kicked out!

[@hmorrisification]

i watch this video approximately 9 times a day

[@Greenevil89]

Aaron Spears + Thomas Pridgen = Kenen and Kel Im sorry but that's been in my head for a while xD

[@lilejamie93]

YEAAAAAAA!!! AYEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Ted_Swayinghill]

@mandingolove I agree...also he has all of those gigs because he's such a great and humble person to hang with!

[@clipgod]

too sick!, groove

[@judzweckl27]

Still watchin this! 2022!

[@heinzie5]

such a great drummer

[@MattSe7enofficial]

@nicholaspelley1 Cant you see the effing REMO logo when he's shot from above?

[@FallOnYourFace]

love this!

[@TheAaronSpears]

beautiful drumming

[@Renfro7]

@rugby07champs that is a Remo black suede emperor, they've only been on the market for a year or so. Travis Barker is using them on his entire kit these days.

[@kirlondrumz]

I Like this.. Nice Pocket from aaron

[@danpri10]

this song is by levi stephens local artist in the dc area. i heard snippets of his album it is amazing! checkem out on myspace and facebook. i think his album comes out nov. 20th

[@ちょろんぼがとぅー]

sweet sound!

[@IsaacVelarde7]

Amazing!

[@tacoque]

This song is on Levi Stephens CD entitled "This Way"

[@gtrocksyosocks]

That ride is the best K I've ever heard.

[@datdrummer]

keepin it in tha pocket, that's real music.

[@Gasganos_dentist]

Diggin the song. Diggin the drummer

[@ncode03]

He's playing perfect for the song. He can do amazing things with the kit but he knows what is required for this song and he stayed with it. Being an amazing drummer is knowing what is required for the music, not showing wicked rolls and chops every chance you get in a song, and ruin the song. That is exactly what amateurs do.

[@OM210]

This actually takes talent: being an extremely great drummer and holding back and working with the tune itself

[@bteiv676]

I think they were mesmerized by his artistry...

[@PumaPhreak1]

The dvd is Beyond the Chops, so I think he's demonstrating they type of playing that gets him paid. I love linear drumming and choppiness but, honestly keeping good time and being able to groove is what artists and producers are looking for.

[@rhollis55]

whooo aarons pocket is on point man i love the pocket but who wrote this song.

[@tylercjbradshaw]

Who sings this song? Aaron is amazing as always.

[@schiumadeldiavolo]

Is that a Black suede on the snare? I've the same on my own, but I can't get out the same beautiful sound...d'oh!

[@another_aaron]

@Renfro7 I know but Modern Drummer said that he used a black x and a clear ambassador. Not sure if he using it in the dvd though.

[@drumatomic]

i like this song

[@chicorenny23]

yeah it is... I want to try one so bad now

[@StevenGreeneberg]

Love this

[@SilentBombr]

Yeah you got it bro.

[@skittlesnicker]

I love this song... I just wish i knew who its by...

[@francomelo2705]

X2

[@cardiel2002]

amazing men

[@AwesomeVideosHere]

@shootsbraw Probably a Black X on the snare, emperors on the toms, & powerstroke 3 w/ a falam slam patch on the bass.

[@AdamW69612]

Groooooooooovin'!

[@DrumGit89]

@rugby07champs I think it's Remo Black Suede of some sort. But I can't really tell if it's Emperor, Ambassador, etc...

[@Ted_Swayinghill]

@oOoOViperOoOo LOL You're HILARIOUS! You can't be serious! Do you see how many people are on the DW roster? 1 and 2 are legends,yes but even Terry knows Aaron.Those guys and ladies got with DW because DW felt that those artists would represent the company well. Aaron Spears is with DW because he likes the shells,he developed his sound using DW,plus he's extremely talented. His resume proves it quite well. This clip just shows him how he keeps a gig if the Musical Director wants a tasty groove.

[@umdiscodevinil]

sooo tight!

[@VICTORFERREIA1987]

AMAZING....

[@josecatalapy]

simple and perfect

[@BenCremerDrums]

he is soo fricken good and i love this song wat is the artist's name?

[@armoniadelcorazone]

Lo que pasa es que el tocar bateria no solo es demostrar velocidad y solos de bateria, es precisión, estilo, como interpretas la canción, Aarón demuestra una perfecta interpretación, base, tempo perfecto, la intencion de los acentos melódicos, y si, efectivamente, solo un amateur y de bajo nivel puede decir que es "facil tocar eso" hasta la posición del golpe de la baqueta es perfecto.

[@virtuosity7]

Is there a full version? If so someone please put it up!!!

[@ThomasMetal75]

@SummerConspiracy Sounds like Ce-Lo Green, if he wasn't so husky sounding! AWESOME TUNE!

[@TaylorWhitney09]

Solid drumming.

[@mewv]

@shootsbraw looks like a Remo Black Suede, but I can't tell exactly from this video. He also has a couple moongels on there to dampen reverb.

[@navboi12]

Does anybody know What size Hybrid crash he's using on the right hand side? And what ride is that? They just sound awsome!! Thanks

[@worldchangers3]

That is Levi Stephens out of Washington DC. Look out for his album.

[@ちょろんぼがとぅー]

この動画が1番好きです ありがとうAaron Spears

[@AaronSpears]

@MRHSdrummer I'm trying to remember...I used 18" K Custom Fast Crash, 10" K Splash, 16" EFX A Custom Crash stacked with a 10" Splash full of holes(I call it the Little Holey Moley), 22" K Dark Medium Ride, 19" K Dark Crash and 14" Custom Special Dry HH...I hope you dig the sound...Be safe!! -Aaron Spears @aaronspears (on twitter)

[@doougdrums]

extreme feeling.

[@PodmornicaFTW]

Even though he possess the skill to shred through the whole song and make it sound awesome, he still plays pocket style. Now that's a true drummer and a true musician.

[@musicallytoned1]

Levi STtephans sings this song and its called "i love you" but the song isnt out he's currently working on his album so i guess you'll just have to wait for the album =/

[@whophead007]

life long goal "before i die, meet this guy"