Drum Teacher Reacts: GERGO BORLAI | Zildjian LIVE! | (2021 Reaction) WOW!

[@Quantumbender1]

As a hungarian myself I'm very proud of Gergő and probably he is one of the most influential drummer of the modern music scene

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

💯👌

[@kakalakiakka4545]

Same here

[@AdamFoldes]

I agree. He finally made it to where he should be for a long time. To the f’in top! Hajrá Gergő! 🤘🏻

[@lew046]

I am pretty sure he is in the top 5 drummers in the word now and will be there for a long time.

[@kakalakiakka4545]

@@lew046 agreed

[@flowerlandofjohn]

One of the best performances in recoded history. Gergo is beyond human here. Pure brilliance!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

INCREDIBLE

[@flowerlandofjohn]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums I just love Gergos “open Narada fusion feel”. Pure flow 🙏🏻

[@bentframe3]

UNREAL!!! WOW! It really is. No doubt.

[@dreyelander1]

Seeing Gergő I'm proud to be Hungarian. I am following him since 1997, since he was plaiying his first shows in the smoky bars of Budapest for 10-20 people size audience. I always knew that he became very famous some day. I feel blessed that I'm more or less the same age than him, so I can enjoy his work for the rest of my life... thanks for your kind words, he deserves... 🤗🙂

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Wow! Lucky you! Would love to see him live one day

[@flying_hussar3034]

As a Pole whenever I see Hungarian I press like but this deserves every praise possible! Diversity, precision, dynamics, sound, power. Everything included!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

YESSS!

[@Profmillar]

No matter how many times i watch that video, I still have no words.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Me either!

[@copycatdragon]

The groove on this one is so hard i almost fell off my chair

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Had me leanin' hard! HAHA

[@cchiara420]

I held.my breath for the last 4 minutes... a tear fell for the corner of my eye. One pedal.... possibly the best solo I've ever seen. Wow.

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

Seen this vid a few times and can say, without a doubt, this is some of the best drumming I've ever seen. I simply cannot believe any human can be this advanced.

[@jsaia8762]

being a drummer, lead guitar, bass player, piano player for 37 years. they are all in the pocket

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

They sure are!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Who disliked this!?! 😂🤦🏼 This vid might take the 🎂 By the way, I wasn't trying to throw shade on the Metal fans here! Plenty of every genre on the way!

[@d00med74]

👍

[@joejordan4246]

I had never heard of Gergo and then I saw him on Drumeo. I can't imagine anyone not being blown away by his playing. HOLY CRAP!!!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Insane Joe!

[@joshuagharis9017]

And Nate Werth on percussion with Ghost Note. He's incredible

[@danielkernegger4340]

This guy is the greatest drummer actually on earth, thanks Andrew for this patreon!! Best Channel on youtube!!

[@AlizeeDefan]

Loved this promo., This guy is out of sight !!! Holy crap !!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

💯🙌

[@samuelgunnar4066]

Instablaster...

[@machinebeard1639]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums Ay man, you don't have to react to it but, you would do well to watch him jam out on, Keep It Greasy.

[@geise69]

I clapped at home like I was there when he finished the song. LOL! I was so drawn in. Such an amazing drummer. First time learning about him. Everyone playing on this vid was rocking it! Really enjoyed this one!

[@Dankku]

This video made me joyful. Thank you for posting this, Andy. Music is joy. And I'm so happy to see a Hungarian brother (yes, Finns and Hungarians are related, well, our languages at least) with this much talent. This is my favourite video you have posted. ❤️❤️❤️

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FIDEEEEEEESZ]

Why? The Finns are Scythians? Or Huns ? You said a good joke, thank you !

[@parallelearthstudio8385]

I’m enjoying your channel so much. I’m loving watching all these different drummers. Bravo.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Glad you like them!

[@charliekorabek3846]

That was simply amazing. ❤️

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I agree

[@zuzda85]

I had the luck to see him perform many times with various bands and I never really believed what I saw. He is just another level and the definition of dynamic playing. Definitely the best drummer I have ever seen live. He played on over 300 albums still many people never even heard of him! I also talked with him a couple of times really solid dude. Great choice Andrew 🙌🏻 Hope you will check out more from him!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Wow Joe! I need to check out those albums!

[@TAJMLobesno]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums fresh one from him, i belive that he does the composing too> kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXPNoX-toNCUd68

[@adambergantino8601]

As someone who loves extreme metal drumming and in the last 2 weeks discovered your channel, your videos of genres I’m not familiar with have been so insightful. I haven’t actually sat behind a drum kit in almost a decade but that itch never goes away.

[@Cseplesz]

Gergő (yes, it's tough to say. :D ) he's been a highly appreciated drummer since he was 19 only. Spent his 20's with notable Hungarian jazz musicians for a good reason. I'M happy to see him here, he is a dragon with sticks.

[@tusotusin]

W-O-W insane! And what a band! Mono neon (Ghost note bass player), Nate Werth (Ghost note and Snarky Puppy) percussionist and Dominic Xavier (keyboards in Ghost Note and TOTO) for example, are killer!

[@TheOlvan]

Ok. This is the best video I've seen yet. It's like Dennis Chambers and David Garibaldi AND Buddy Rich had a love child. Gergo is fucking amazing. I'm right there with you, Andy. Holy shit this guy, and I've been playing for 45 years and have seen all the greats. I gotta get music from this guy now.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Get it Benny! This is out of this world

[@TheOlvan]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums Three albums on KZbin music with Gergo, Andy!

[@fernsehdesign]

and he is playing on albums for others a lot too. Check Gary Willis.

[@flyboyswimmer13]

Matt Greiner vibing at the 6:22 mark showed this kind of playing transcends genre. Would highly recommend a reaction to one of Matts videos!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I’ve done one on Matt! And another out on Monday :)

[@MDUBE5999]

That was intense!! Nice pocket, dynamic finesse and control. I saw him w/ Mohini Dey when I saw her l8est vid w/ Marco Minneman in which is off the hook!! WHOA!!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Crazy skills Marcel

[@MDUBE5999]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums Yes phenomenal!! What are you thoughts on the alter ego M Lightning's drumming!? I think he needs some work on a few things as to form to stay consistent and relaxed when it comes to playing long periods of time alternating limbs w/ the same sound w/ dynamic musical nuances!? Hmmm.... ..

[@jorgedeltiempo]

From the other planet. Simply amaizing

[@smd51584]

Gergo is amazing, he’s got so many great videos and I can’t get enough of his work.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Can't wait to check out more Sean!

[@adamlowry7901]

Old school metal head shouting out proper recognition to a legit player no matter what genre, mono number 1

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes Adam!

[@fernsehdesign]

metalhead, check Gergos Band "Godfater"

[@romecold411]

Unreal fantastic !!!

[@phildupuis1084]

"What a great pic me" ...lol...I've got to agree. I will be watching this again and again and again. Perhaps my new favourite drummer and the best fusion band on the planet.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

HAHA! This is totally amazing Phil!

[@joeteasdale3378]

You're face enjoying this made me enjoy all the more. Unbelievable musicians, not a frown in the house. Solid entertainment.

[@evasenechal8735]

Wow I needed someone at the opposite of my world to make me discover this! Just wow. Cheers from the 🇨🇦Rockies man. 🙏🏻

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Great. Plenty of amazing vids on the channel for you to check out!

[@ZsH85]

my favorite part is at 10:15 where he plays some of the notes on the toms like its an echo or a reply for the background music

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Whole thing is mad

[@ZsH85]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums yeah but thats so gentle. and makes you feel elecrtified at the same time

[@ImminentThreatBand]

Andrew, love your videos. Your wit and sense of humor are excellent.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I appreciate that Mark!

[@classicsidepart1477]

When Matt Greiner reacts like this (10:03), you know you have done something extraordinary :-D

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yup!

[@SynicalDan]

Absolute MONSTER session!! 🎉

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

100%

[@malcolmdaniel4462]

That was absolutely stunning!!!!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

😍🙌

[@AmbassadorJenks7086]

As soon as I find a match the kit is going up in flames!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

🤣🤣

[@ThumperKJFK]

I find it so amazing that I can and have watched this a lot of times. and once your at the end of this type of playing. I am so out of breath. How is this possible? You summed it up...firing on all cylinders. wow. Total energy output, Warp 9

[@tictocbang7443]

As insanely good as he is, Gergo amazes by showing what the song can be.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes exactly! He's so musical

[@rodrigotrincadoroa658]

Just beautiful!🤘🥁

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Glad you like it Rodrigo!

[@Liveeruptsuj]

The reactions that tickle me the most are the shots of the other world-class players in that room smiling in disbelief at how awesome this drummer is. So smooth

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yup! 💯🙌

[@drakausdromgatti58]

This guy is fun for everyone. The audience...other musicians...himself

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes Drakaus!

[@michaelk8642]

I love the shot of Matt Greiner swaying his head and seriously getting into it! It was you Andrew that introduced me to Gergo, and the other videos I have seen of him, he is definitely a phenomenal drummer!

[@kristofervanderschaaf4791]

I’m a metal and extreme metal guy myself but compared to the last video with ne obli.... (which I must say was one of the more boring drum videos you’ve reacted to) this is what you call mastery. So much technique, controll, dynamics, cool fills etc.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I dig this big time Kristofer!

[@UltraCasualPenguin]

You're not trve to your kind. Metalheads can't listen to something that is not metal or rock because "it's not real music". Good thing I got away from that 13-14 years ago.

[@real_dave1]

@@UltraCasualPenguinholy closed-minded take, batman

[@fernsehdesign]

@@UltraCasualPenguinwell, for the metalheads... Gergo Borlai has this band named "Godfater", check them out.

[@jaredschmidt8440]

Chills. I enjoyed your reaction too! I was right with you the whole way! Gregory GRRRREAT!!

[@jaredschmidt8440]

Gergo!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Glad you enjoyed Jared! Simply incredible. Check out my other Gergo vid also. It's even more mindblowing

[@jaredschmidt8440]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums I’ve been going about it a lot like you have! I went down the rabbit hole awhile back. My gosh he is a machine! Watched that whole other reaction video you did. Saw the whole thing myself. It’s almost too much after the first half hour. My brain melts. Lol Now we just need to find him playing live somewhere. :)

[@seanwarren9357]

Super clean jazz drums ascendant. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@lonelydriver1421]

Zildjian Live Season 2 was one of the best things that ever happened in KZbin 2020. A variety of styles, just pure fun in general, and don't forget about the first season too! Keep wearing that stank face Mr. Andrew, there's a lot of exquisite content for you to appreciate and explore!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I can't wait to see all of them. This is as good as it gets!

[@vinerellos]

just a beautiful wash of lovely notes and feeling

[@melomandrumspassion3959]

Insane talent.

[@salkynsuuguitarraqua]

I'm proud once again! I shaked his hand after a concert with Guthrie Govan and Anton Davidyants in Kazan.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Oh great!

[@tschaderdstrom2145]

I'm digging those syncopated and over the barline fills. Very tight. As usual mononeon is a fucking legend, making everyone look even better.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

💯👌

[@joeyecc]

FYI "Hide the pain Harold" meme is also a Hungarian guy. :)

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

😂👌👍👍👍

[@kakalakiakka4545]

Etruscan Style Rulez! 😎

[@grunions9648]

Daaaaaaamn my neck hurts, that is unreal groove

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yup! 🥁🎶👀

[@SuperballBG]

At 2:00 and 12:14 you can see actor Mark Sheppard (Crowley from the TV Show Supernatural) haha. I believe he used to be a drummer :)

[@noelgeddes3634]

Wrong. There's no such thing as 'used to be a drummer'.

[@alexkoefman]

This is what humanity should be celebrating, not territorial disputes

[@dimetime0]

I love watching this original video, so well mastered!

[@dimetime0]

And by the way, what type of mad man has 3 floor toms????

[@grosenberg68]

Pocket, supporting the music, and chops..... guy's got it all

[@Selkirk69]

Wow!, thanks! great drummer. He, and DiCenso are gods

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

YES SIR!

[@loud7070]

Holy sh!@. He is off the charts.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Check out the more recent one I did on him. Mind blowing Lou

[@ADRIAN-gp8gp]

That’s the kind of drum breakfast you need to start the day. 👌🏻

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

You got that right Adrian!

[@HaydesGrooves]

Yes yes. Thank you.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

What a monster!

[@DoogieH92]

Dont know why we wonder where Aliens are. We have one sitting behind a drum kit right here! Good lord my face is permanent stank 😮

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

HAHA Yes Jesse. Freakish

[@tr_vmi4844]

This was excellent!!!! I had to look him up before I watched....was excited to see someone jazzy/fusion.....

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Excellent!

[@susannebass5503]

POCKET! GROOVE! BEAUTIFUL ❤️ Thanks Andrew....... exquisite ✌️

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

💯🙌😍

[@Chuck-Bob]

Gergo Borlai is the greatest drummer on the planet, extant.

[@Chuck-Bob]

Watch the set with him, Mohini Dey (I think she's how I came to him?), Tony McAlpine, and Stu Hamm. Just wow.

[@jberryhill1108]

Who do I see about my face melting off? Gergo has changed me for life. Lol 😂

[@zaio15_DarioMannu_DM-DrumCover]

5:13 ... Gergo hits the ride cymbal and then 5:14 stops deliberately for an INCREDIBLE CHOP! WOW He is INCREDIBLE! Dennis Chambers in the last episode and at the end of his performance of Zildjian Live gives Gergo a huge thank for what He does in this performance.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Excellent Dario!

[@fuzzyplops6164]

this was my favorite part of the whole video not even kidding hahaha

[@krenwregget7667]

Loved every moment... fantastic.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sretePtraB]

Drummers can really appreciate a solid bass line.

[@haroldbrooks4235]

Awesome! So glad that this music is being kept alive. I know longer listen to the radio for the most part because I hate what's being played

[@rosencarlini5149]

Just to appreciate: This guy's meme-game is right on the snare.

[@basildog007]

Holy shit that was just unreal! The ending was mind blowing 🤯

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yup! Damn right!

[@timrobinson9192]

Totally different to what I would normally listen to, but man! Tobaccotastic, I mean fantastic! I'm a rock/metal head myself, but don't mind listening to other genres, top pick apart what's going on in the recording. This was awesome, thank you Andrew, and of course to who requested it too. Big thumbs up ☮☮☮👍👍👍

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Good on you for checking out something different Tim!!!

[@bobcarr2649]

Triplet fill 9:46. Really? REALLY? His hand speed is terrifying. Like with Mr Chambers, I think we need to slow the tape speed down a little. Extraordinary playing.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Absolute freak

[@archaeorobbo]

Well that was insane. I don't like to throw requests at you but I think youd really enjoy the Japanese jazz fusion group, Casiopea and the song Domino line. Ton of fun to watch. Always great to see musicians having fun like with this video.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Robbo!

[@respectfulremastersbymetal8336]

Uh! Man I love funk. It can not only move, but re-move. And this re-moved my head from my shoulders. Ka-pow!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

HAHA love it!

[@carlfrancis4704]

This was my introduction to Gergo. I’m 35. What in the hell was I doing to not know about this man

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Likewise. Had heard so much... and not dissapointed

[@TheMessyGentleman]

Chris Alder - Lamb Of God "Now you've got something to die for"

[@SuperballBG]

meh

[@andrewsomerville4437]

Not human. Another level

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Insane Andrew! Best pocket ever

[@rendem8]

at 12:30 you can hear the correct hungarian pronunciation of Gergő, as the little kidd speaks to him

[@TheAsphyx666]

DAAAAAAAMN... Just impeccable.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yup!

[@salkynsuuguitarraqua]

No words really!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

INSANE!

[@harrieindewarrie2448]

I have known Gergo for quite a few years, a true Master. Another master (for me at least) is Kirk Covington. I would love to see you do a video featuring him. Thanks for this cool video!!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Harrie!

[@harrieindewarrie2448]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums has Covington alredy been featured on your channel?

[@BowlingNDrums]

That’s was amazing!! Whoever did the thumbs down on this video is clueless about drumming..

[@spud2go]

After prolonged & concentrated practice, I can now play the part from 2:06 to 2:08.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Would take me years 🤣🤣👌

[@ratamacueseven]

Superb sir !!!!!!!

[@Edymos1000]

11:08 I feel should have been mentioned. The syncopation of that snare/tom/pedal phrase is to me by far the most impressive part of the song. Keeping that time with the off-triplet syncopation is nuts

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Nice! Well said man

[@Terjay]

The only thing that comes to mind is: With great power comes great responsibility. Dude has insane chops and a super tight groove to back it up.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

HAHA! Love it!

[@dibsyD]

ah im glad that kid got to shake the dudes hand at the end.What a moment for him.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

He's a phenomenal bassist apparently!

[@dibsyD]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums im not surprised, given the stank face he busts out at 7:36 :D

[@gaborozorai3714]

Andrew Rooney Drums Aron Hodek, younger brother of David Hodek, also a child prodigy drummer. An ethnic Hungarian from Slovakia, you can hear him pronounce Gergö correctly ;)

[@eldiablort1461]

Him and Jojo, best hands.

[@Doomcaller1]

If i had to describe this id have to use "Effortless Power" thats what Grego is.

[@pputnam100]

You probably won't be surprised then to know he's played on over 500 albums now

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I can see why. Mind blown Peter

[@adamlowry7901]

Nevermind about being dupped, this was a blessing of an entire band performance.like cappadona, chops just right

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yup Adam!

[@johnnyriley5943]

Someone please take the screenshot, of the "Synchronized Stank Face" at 7:38, and make it a meme....

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Haha! 😂👌👌👌

[@joeyecc]

Hello from Budapest, Hungary! :)

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Hello there!

[@MikeStarr1000]

I've got work to do, but need a nap after that... nice reactions btw

[@youngbrandonc.ondrums6950]

shout out to the drum techs.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

YUP

[@Eric-c8u6z]

This man to me can not be touched! Him means business! No sweating either😮

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Total freak!

[@joe102769]

Yes Indeed!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

YES SIR!

[@DanLoFat]

Trying to get to these double time. Wow this one's going to be Gergo time, Daaaang