Adam Gray Greiner Kilmer Drum Day 2013

Adam Gray demonstrates how to write a well-rounded drum solo for Greiner Kilmer Drum Day 2013.
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[@TRedenbacher]

10 years later and I'm still watching this.

[@Nesrasgado]

He improved sooooo much since the first time I saw him playing, Adam become one of the best drummer out there.

[@philgecko]

''play like us and win''. originality is something this world needs so much.

[@stickwithit]

I've been waiting for a video of Adam grooving like this for the longest time! This is awesome!

[@Raksh95]

this guy is my fav drummer

[@TheKlamminator]

I'm so glad I've seen this guy play live, great drummer!

[@kalebkilmer]

O MY GOODNESS THAT SNARE SOUNDS SO GOOD! I WISH I HAD LIKE 15 OF THEM. Oh wait, I DO. But seriously, they're for sale. Buy them.

[@adampacker]

Adam is incredible.

[@Chrollocifer4321]

as usual, he's so great!!

[@AndrewDRoyappa]

He is my favorite drummer for a reason really wish either TIJ was still around or at least that Adam was playing for somebody! It's such a shame for him not to be in music

[@crztrod]

one of my favorite drummers EVVAAR

[@elijahcastillo6]

That's gonna be awesome

[@combatwombatt]

those cymbals and kit sound gorgeous... jesus

[@joseassuncao7213]

This is awesome! Loving the snare sound, and Adam's always a beast!

[@Peartnoy518]

Amazing.

[@Cjteager]

Great personality!

[@id-ology7640]

That smile and laugh xDD Ahhh Adam Grey. What a lad.

[@cscrignaro]

Those drums sound great!

[@23xxxSKITTLESxxx23]

Wow this is awesome

[@GreinerKilmer]

It's a 14x6.5 cocobolo snare from GreinerKilmer. Really sick drum!

[@TheET121]

You are to awesome!

[@derekchamberlin]

very cool! i think my favorite part was seeing him have fun with it!

[@elasdickband027]

That creativity fill was insane...

[@drummersjl]

Sweet. Wish they'd do this in UK too.

[@MrMoosiekins]

The personality one gets me every time.

[@KCYON]

Hahaha oh Adam. Your personality is strikingly awesome

[@JJJams]

That was pretty awesome

[@kalebkilmer]

Our friend Ben recorded this at his studio called Attic in Harrisburg, PA. Lots of fancy-pants mics were used!

[@counttosixband]

Awesome!

[@amosioan]

Damn, you're awesome !

[@joeyzantana]

I know!! I used to overlook Adam Gray cause I thought of him as like a "Junior" version of Matt Greiner. Now he has totally changed my mind, too legit!

[@kalebkilmer]

Thanks for the props, man! Glad you like it!

[@deitydrummer94]

I wish I was that versatile at drums. Envy doesn't even begin to describe what I feel right now.

[@scotturban54]

This is very good.

[@fatharian29]

Mr Gray I love your personality. Hilarious

[@alexanderhenry3053]

Wish I could go!

[@DihegoAntunesCatenaci]

mestre!

[@halareis]

my 3 favorite drummers fuckkkk

[@BilBlack619]

yer a beast!@ and yes that snare is DEE LISH

[@sparky2968]

Drum day today!!!!!

[@islyrical]

WOW, that snare.

[@88Numa]

adam grey kick ass

[@kalebkilmer]

They start at around $500, and range up to $800ish! We also build custom ones! Search facebook for Greiner&Kilmer Customs, twitter @greinerkilmer, and very soon our full website will be finished!

[@BenMinal]

Mad skills! Nice work man :)

[@gerardi2000]

WOW!

[@DICKSLEXIA]

Great playin :-)

[@SmangItDrums]

As stated by Daniel, most of these fills are linear. The sticking at the beginning includes the six-stroke roll in triplet form (RllrrlR), an inverted paradiddle a la Dave Weckl (RllR-LrrL), single & double strokes on the kick drum (if and where gaps are placed), a five-stoke role alternated between different instruments on the kit (Rlrrl-Rlrrl) and single stroke rolls. He combines these idea in a linear fashion (meaning, not two drums are hit at the same time). Mix & match, get creative. :)

[@TheDethStalker]

wait....... Matt Greiner, Adam Gray AND Grant McFarland, this is actually amazing, three of my favorite drummers collaborating, im more pumped than when i heard that Texas in July is playing here................. wait no im not, but still this is great

[@kortneygrinwisdrums]

That smile though

[@merksperk2100]

He has already surpassed Matt Greiner as a soloist and in creativity.

[@-knowing]

So rad

[@carson1strong]

Busted up laughing at the beginning of personality! Lol

[@yettibreeder]

Can ANYONE explain to me how he does those single bass fills at the beginning of the video? I know diddles are involved but I don't know that hand patterns...HELP PLEASE!!! I MUST LEARN!!!

[@KoenvMeijel]

looks like someone practiced his rudiments

[@MrDeluxeProduction]

Why hasnt it been uploaded yet? D:

[@Drumcomedy]

I think he is saying that their playing styles are similar.. I'd imagine it is partly because Holland listened to Gray for sometime and played his music. None the less, they are both fantastic in what they do.

[@zacharytbaird]

Does anyone know his setup - head wise? What kind of snare and tom heads does he use.. Also the bottom heads as well if you know

[@jacobvera2014]

He's uses Remo heads for everything. I think the toms are clear ambassadors

[@TheFunkyshit91]

i really like how these drums sound... whats the trick? the wood? the microphones? heads? thank you

[@DanielIvanfi]

discipline, stamina, etc..

[@juts4]

How does he do all that on the snare? Is that like paradiddles or something? Please answer

[@samelhombre]

Nice! A few more years of practice and ill be at your level...hopefully haha

[@SmangItDrums]

The drums are Sakae Almighty Maple drums. The tom batters look to be Remo Clear Ambassadors. Bass batter may be a Powerstoke 3 clear.

[@newspaperlightbulb]

That china is so perfect

[@84mavtech]

In my opinion Matt and adam are basically the same drummer but both shine in different ways. Matts creative poly rhythms. And adams FILLS.

[@Therysin]

What... polyrythms in ABR songs?

[@kriscollins2437]

+Joshua Farrow hahahaha

[@camu123789]

Wtf that independence on technicality

[@MermaidMann]

The person I immediately thought of who matches all the things being looked for by the judges was Jon Karel. If you don't know him, look him up. He's super creative and super solid.

[@Panupanplaydrums]

Mermaid Man too bad hes bartender now lol yup hes my idol

[@SmangItDrums]

It's a 19" Zildjian K China. Adam plays Impression Cymbals, so this is probably a studio and/or borrowed cymbal.

[@nickyjayyyofficial]

2:04 cracks me up!

[@AaronDeister99]

He uses a Seven Drumworks custom kit. In this video I believe he is using Matt Greiner's kit though.

[@awyand]

I'm sorry, but anyone that says this guy is not talented and is a poser as some massive ego issues probably due to insecurities of some sort. excellent vid!

[@Maatii66]

what kit did You used in this video?

[@rondival]

PERSONALITY!

[@kalebkilmer]

rough subtitles for what Adam was saying at the very end while playing: "Well.. This one time.. I thought 'hey! I should learn to play drums!' ... and that didn't turn out so well. *shreds* hah hah hah could you hear me?!"

[@nestorluvsher]

tuning is a big part of it

[@RickHitAliens]

admit it, he looks like mike shinoda on this video :)

[@outcold32]

What kind of mics did you use?

[@ryankuchel]

Where?!

[@MRandyEvan]

SHOWMANSHIP!

[@JavierScheuermannMusic]

What happened to Imperial cymbals?

[@ZackMester]

Holy......

[@biroefraim268]

Those Sakae Almighty drums though. I can’t say for sure if they’re Birch or Maple. Telling by the finish, Birch maybe?

[@cellularman99]

What hi-hats are those???

[@CristianVideoTV]

what snare is that?

[@Hungry4Film]

Just...fuck. Adam just moved to my no. 1 spot for sure.

[@aaronhurst1889]

Wow

[@GritsNDesu]

It's an Avedis for sure. I don't think they make too many variations under the Avedis line, and I believe the Oriental has different print, so look under their Avedis chinas. Looks like it may be a 20".

[@Gac3la]

when you reach the level of this video, he would be in heaven level.... sad but true..

[@BrendanB777]

Holy shit

[@PJTheCurryGod]

agreed

[@kalebkilmer]

I've gotta say that it wasn't in any way fixed. None of the prelim judges had any idea who any of the contestants were, or what their drumming background was. They selected the top 5 who happened to be mostly SOR students. I'm glad you were there, though! I hope you had a good time!

[@andrewakisielewski]

Imperials are the absolute best. Seriously

[@SmangItDrums]

Wow, I have the feeling that Adam's downplayed his talent over the years. I had no idea he was capable of the thing he just played (except the stick juggling; everybody knew about that). Absolutely loved, it, guys! I may see about submitting something for the contest. Dunno' if I'll win, but we'll see. :)

[@islyrical]

What is the china?

[@notiyarsameer3181]

Nice super

[@WDYT]

FUCKING SHIT MANNNN !! YOU AMAZINGGGGG !!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAa

[@euan247]

This thing is my standard warm up... O.O

[@DanielJerrehian]

Hi Michael, As Adam played these fills extremely fast, it is extremely hard to depict the sticking.. But I can explain to you the basic idea :) If you took out the bass drum you would here empty gaps in his playing. That's where the kick goes. The entire idea of these fills is linear playing, meaning the hands and feet never play at the same time. You can research a few basic linear fills. Adam was just playing more complex ones, but at a very fast tempo. Linear is the way to go! -Daniel

[@RickHitAliens]

personality hahahahaha!

[@lil_vindex]

How much ? :D

[@chickenbeforeegg]

Adam's fucking hilarious

[@Gac3la]

Adam FUCKNG Gray for PRESIDENT !