Drum Teacher Reaction & Analysis: NANDI BUSHELL - Everlong | The Foo Fighters (CROWD VIEW)

[@Nandi_Bushell]

Thank you so much for your kind words 😊 p.s. it was Taylor’s son with him at the drums. Love your channel. Love and respect 🙏🏽❤️🙌🏽✌🏽🤘🏽

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

🙌 Let me know if you want to be my next podcast guest! I have so many fun questions. Email: [e-mail] No pressure… Thanks for the inspiration 🙏

[@MetalMcfly]

I need a shirt that says "I want to scream like Nandi!"

[@MarcKloos]

This must be the best angle to see Nandi playing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXK5nHqgaZaFq6M

[@amandatheyahoo411]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums how rad is this!?! So cool... 🤘🏽❤️

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

@@amandatheyahoo411 YES!!!

[@trevcornwall8160]

Seeing her scream along with Grohl on the crescendo was the moment! Bless her!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Beautiful Trev!

[@gesmith98]

That’s the moment that really got me emotional, I was up outta my computer chair screaming right along with her!

[@maxlundberg4059]

It made me cry.

[@jameshoopes6467]

As a non-drummer, non-musician, what means the most to me is to see her just having fun.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

100% James

[@Phin13]

Tears. Every. Single. Time. I was 3rd row watching this and I cried then too. Just phenomenal and Taylor beaming as he watched her was icing on the cake. Amazing all around.

[@garyglasser6478]

Just in case people missed it, She walks to the front of the stage after, stretches out her right arm that is holding her sticks and then drops her sticks. *BOOM, drops the mic. The stick dropping heard throughout the world. As soon as she sat down at her kit, she knew where she was at. She knew what she was doing. She knew she was going to leave us with a memory. We all forgot she is 11. She showed us that not only she belongs, but she can lead.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

She's killin' it Gary!

[@Tripoutski]

I showed my 16 year old aspiring artist/musician the series leading up to this and then the show. She was very inspired. As she walked out of the room she said "Dave is so lucky to have met her." I had to agree with that very profound statement.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

That's certainly one way of looking at the situation!

[@shaunkirby7788]

Everyone needs some Nandi and Grohl in their life. Her enthusiasm and joy is so beautiful, and couple that with one of, if not the nicest guy in rock and you'd have to have a heart of stone to not feel happier at the end of watching them on stage.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Absolutely Shaun!

[@Ezeriasz]

As my drummer friend said "Her drumming were better in mother's utero than mine is right now" and he is a drummer for years.

[@sethtaylor5938]

She's 11. Dad is British, Mom is South African Ethnic Zulu - Brilliant performance!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks for the info Seth

[@favouritemoon4133]

I love watching her play. Her sheer joy and enthusiasm are so infectious. What makes it even better though, is that when she is not being a beast on the drums she is a really sweet, 'normal' kid: a total credit to her mum and dad.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Totally agree! Love this

[@phade2blaq]

People who play music love to play but when the record companies get involved, it all goes downhill from there.

[@moschops55]

That brought me to tears too. I also watched her dad's video (which by the way has multiple camera angles) as she walked backstage and hugged her brother who was just in tears. He was so proud of her and it showed, as we all were. Fantastic energy, great timing, and she didn't seem phased by the crowd.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Amazing! 🙌

[@mikebunner3498]

Overwhelming is a perfect word for this young girl. This little lady is SO special & wonderful!!!! I get off on her smile and joy as she plays this. It is a good song and she sets it on fire !!!! What a wonderful and talented little girl...

[@sandgroper1970]

Best thing of this is just look at her face, she is absolutely enjoying herself

[@beadav1976]

i don't know if this has been said but she is a professional. Her maturity, character and strength show beyond her years. This star will out shine us all. Much love .

[@phildupuis1084]

That crescendo at the end put a lump in my throat....amazing

[@brentkelsay3439]

Nandi's face while she's playing and your face while you're watching her! And then Grohl on top of that. Just awesome. Great reaction and analysis Andrew! RIP Taylor.

[@patrickmcnelis1520]

Dam you!!! Second round of chills. What will she be like in 10 years?? Limitless talent.

[@Deelight2]

To be honest... she will have a very hard and lonely life if she is going down that road If you are so talented and gifted who you gonna play with? Who you gonna discuss drums with being at a level way way over everyone else? Most people in the business will see her as a threat rather than what she is - an angel 😉

[@oOoScarecrow31oOo]

Just so F***ing Amazing ! 😱🤩😎 How can she be so good and so young ?! Unbelievable. 👌

[@arnoldsanders6878]

Dropping the sticks was my favorite moment.

[@timmie2k3]

This is going to become one of the permanent "feel good" videos on the internet. You just can't help but enjoy it and smile.

[@brookehornback1896]

Nandi is one of my favorite people on the planet.Her Immense enthusiasm and talent make my heart smile💛This extraordinary youngster was born to be an exquisite drummer.A joy to watcg.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes Brooke!

[@springy-2112]

This time I'm not going to sugar coat it This made me cry again ! Peace and love brother 👍🏻☮❤

[@OldManTony]

You and me too!

[@springy-2112]

@@OldManTony Hey Tony , what's going on ? we normally chat on Your vids Or My vids ..... fancy meeting you on a drum channel in New Zealand .. you know Marty Volgnit will get jealous if we're fratanising on his patch ! Peace and love brother 👍🏻☮❤

[@OldManTony]

@@springy-2112 😂😂😂

[@GrahamAstles]

Just came across this a few days back, and watched it a few times. Like with so many others, it always brings a tear to the eye. There is a video on her channel of her going back to the dressing room, with her brother next to her bawling his eyes out he is so proud. Wonderful, and very moving.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

It's what the world needs Graham. Just a total innocent feel good story

[@perfectdayz]

What a little queen she is it was great to watch not only her interaction with one of the greatest rock bands of our era but also the band's pure enjoyment of rocking out with her. Amazing

[@theronlyons7535]

Her performance was flawless Her hands & eye coordination is impeccable, she is a very talented young lady & has a bright future keep up the good work. Let me be the first to say congratulations nandy bushell welcome to the rock & roll hall of fame 🏆🎶🎻🎷🎹🎸

[@cheneyrobert]

She gives that kit a good work out 😎😎😎👏👏👏👏👍🏻🥂

[@valerieschiano2959]

Thank you for revisiting this performance and for giving additional commentary.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

No problem Valerie :)

[@wadkins4152]

Best drummer I have seen in the past 40 years. Cant stop watching it. She makes the Foo Fighters look good. lol

[@davidmanion6525]

She is unreal talent fair play to her for getting all this attention its great to see as you can tell she is grateful just to be recognised!!!!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

She's slayin' it David!

[@stalkedillegally1896]

She is a force of nature. A 1 in a million, absolutely incredible.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

🙌

[@MikeKobb]

Since I heard the terrible news about Taylor, I've come back to watch this performance a few times. Taylor doesn't play on it at all, of course, but how he interacted with Nandi at the end reminds me what a great, genuine guy he was. Damn it.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

He's all class Mike

[@tmargosian]

Much better quality video!! Awesome love it!! Amazing!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

You bet Ted!

[@paulb4604]

Yeah you know what's almost scary to me about this kid. She's that great and that confident at 11 years old, and it doesn't even look like it's hard for her! We've all seen child prodigy musicians over the years and they're all great, but this kid it's something else.

[@Alsacecypr]

I know what you mean! I wonder if the difference might not be he parents? With most prodigies, you can feel the parents pushing them, using their kid's achievements to feel better about themselves. But in Nandi's case, the energy for the music is coming from her, and the parents do what they can to support her. For them, it seems to be about family (perhaps they had to go through a lot just to be a couple?). It's the same with the little brother. Thomas is already almost as good an actor as Nandi is a musician. They seem to be receiving a miracle of parenting. With love and no pressure, they can fulfill their talents and feel joy when they do well at their passions.

[@tomwalker779]

She brings such joy, it is infectious

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes Tom! 🙌

[@arcelis2866]

It was Epic.

[@leannewilson7184]

This little girl in pig-tails is crushing it!

[@tcntad87]

Nandi absolutely slays everything that comes in her way

[@brianyates3504]

HOWDY FROM NEW ENGLAND....TRULY INSPIRING TO SEE A YOUNGSTER BE THIS GOOD AND THIS HYPED TO BE PLAYING MUSIC...SHE IS YOUNG ENOUGH TO BE DOING IT SIMPLY FOR THE JOY OF DRUMMING...PURE FROM THE HEART TALENT...THX FOR SHARING THIS MAN...NOW ITS TIME I GET TO PRACTICING..LOL...PEACE..

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

100% Brian. I'm inspired too

[@jonhall9000]

I get emotional every time I watch this, but your enthusiasm makes it even better. Thanks for a great review Andrew.

[@allanwhiteley9723]

Unbelievable talent Screening with grohl Bang on 👍👊

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

🙌 Yes Allan!

[@craigstrickland1572]

She is a superstar in the making!

[@JoeBob79569]

I also like how it was her that pretty much ended the show with the final crash of the cymbals. She didn't go on too long, or just stop when the song initially ended, but she had the awareness to "feel" the right place to end the song and the gig, like she'd been doing it for 20 years..

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

That innate taste. Musical choices :)

[@DB-zp9un]

THANK YOU for doing this angle!!! Sooooo much better sound since more in FOH..

[@michaelschaumburg589]

I love watching these kids jamming out.. I was just thinking, maybe it was The School of Rock that inspired these kids.. Awesome

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Love School of rock Michael! 🎶🙌

[@zipamiki]

She is magical❤️🎧🎶💯🖖 One off the best react!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

🙏

[@barryispuzzled]

When you watch it from this rear view kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXK5nHqgaZaFq6M a non-drummer like me can see that the kick-drum pattern alone would take some mastering. Add to that the 1/16 notes hi-hat work, the energy of the performance, the self-confidence in front of an audience of thousands and a professional band, the physical work she had to put in considering her size ... and she did all that at 11 years old. It's like the rock version of Mozart has just played with the Foo Fighters!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes Barry! All round very impressive

[@pfunkPT]

FENOMENAL!!!! OUTSTANDING!!!! ROCK ON!!!

[@obsidyenneg4333]

@pfunkPT Phenomenal indeed

[@m1klgordon]

I wondered who the kid with Taylor Hawkins was too. I'm pretty sure it's his son Oliver. Thanks for your vlog, Andrew.

[@luigipaolucci4665]

Semplicemente fantastica 🤩🤩🤩

[@nealsoad]

I almost cried with happiness the first time I watched this performance. Now... it's an absolute rollercoaster of mixed emotions. Especially with Taylor's son also present. She is brilliant and has a bright future ahead of her, but how can anyone else in this video ever be the same? I was having an insanely awesome and memorable day with my 7yo son on Friday, and then we got the news shortly after coming home. I can't imagine his world if he lost me right now, and I have two younger sons as well. Foos as a band aside, I just feel absolutely devastated for the pain and loss that everyone in this video is going through. I won't even speculate about the future of the Foos, but it's probably going to be very rough for a while. Ugh... just so awful... 😢

[@peabow1031]

Makes me smile 😁👍

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Me too!

[@MarcKloos]

I know what you wanted to say at the end: a year ago she wasn't that tight at drumming. I mean she knew the song but it felt like she was getting lagging just a tiny bit. Then again she was playing along with the song. This time she was in control leading the band, a year older, must've practiced a lot and she nailed it perfectly. And so confident (I would've dropped my sticks twirling 😄) Edit: and if course having a pink glitter drum kit on the stage@ Foo Fighters 😂

[@saltyshowers9356]

Taylor with his son; cool. Yes it is his son.

[@TimBoulette]

Your final comment here is particularly spot on. I'm a guitarist, and even *I* want to play drums after watching Nandi. As good as she is, and as good as she's gotten since this, what touches me the most is the sheer joy she has. It's important to be reminded that those of us with the honor to be musicians should share the joy and wonder of it all. I adore that kid!

[@roseypeach8363]

I think Nandi is a rock prodigy.

[@cjsavga]

LOVE YA GIRL!!!! YOU'RE GOING PLACES! STAY HUMBLE AND SMILE ALL ALONG!!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

So good Cathy!

[@joannclinard6657]

Willing to bet Dave features her in his next documentary. I already cant wait to see the behind the scenes from this night! Nandi posted her scholarship to university to study music so, she starts her college education Monday. She truly was born to be a Rock Goddess!💗

[@arnoldsanders6878]

I am even more impressed with her. Because her kit at home is setup COMEPLETELY different than this one.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Good point!

[@arnoldsanders6878]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums = i took notice of that because in my youth in the '80s. I was a roadie for a band, I set up the drums.

[@amandatheyahoo411]

@@arnoldsanders6878 The one she got from Lenny Kravitz and Nate Smith? That thing is beautiful! I don't even play drums. The one Questlove gave her is the one she plays on normally. I think. She has some electrical thing now cuz of her neighbors. I'm a little obsessed. Lol. 🤘🏻🙌🏼🥁

[@arnoldsanders6878]

@@amandatheyahoo411 the black kit

[@luigipaolucci4665]

C'è poco da aggiungere hai spiegato perfettamente ,sei molto professionale e Nandi è veramente fenomenale.un grande saluto da Roma..🇮🇹🏍️🏍️👍👍

[@jonathanlindsey463]

everyone needs to watch Brooke C play as well.. she kills some Tool songs which is beyond amazing.. i been watching her since she was 13-14 snd now at 20 or so she amazes me to watch... i wish an amazing band would give her this kind of opportunity.. she has plenty of vids on utube.. just look for brooke c drums

[@Alsacecypr]

I'd liked Andrew's comment, "Where can she go after THAT?" and had said, "She may keep playing covers for a while. But to become Nandi, she'll need to get past copy-catting and, without doing harm to the spirit of the cover songs, find new ways to reinvent them. . . and she'll have to write songs of her own." But his question was answered by Nandi herself. See her new cover of RS's "Gimme Shelter," done for Charlie Watts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZXYYp2Ml8yFqLs

[@robertkrawitz8237]

That cover is just brilliant. She laid down more tracks than years she was alive. She resisted the temptation to overplay her favorite instument, and that guitar solo she capped it off with was sublime. If the Stones ever do something like Metallica's Blacklist, that deserves a spot as is.

[@yvonmauduit2046]

Magnifique👍😘

[@arnoldsanders6878]

When it comes to tempo. Watch the bass player, If he is happy, then I am happy !!!!

[@phade2blaq]

Cute kid and she's very talented. Kudos to Dave Grohl. The drum off was cool too when she challenged Dave to a drum off. Really cool if you guys haven't see it.

[@mikebell5378]

Dave and his band are awesome

[@JR-df1nb]

Rock and Grohl.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

He is Rock!

[@JR-df1nb]

In the beginning this little pixie called out Mr. Grohl for a drum challenge then he found out she meant business. What a joy it has been to watch them progress to this point. Dave said he would have her on at the end because she was going to steal the show. That and our hearts. Thank you.

[@saltyshowers9356]

Killer reaction to a killer performance of Nandi. Thanks Andrew. It seems that every week we are getting treated with great music by young talented musicians. Yesterday the launch of Metallica's Blacklist. I was really astounded that the next song of Alessia & The Warning was arranged, recorded and mixed from different locations in only one week. Again The Warning proves to set the benchmark for modern rock. Enjoy Enter Sandman: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6WugpqbqKiWisU.

[@andrisplatypus6617]

Nandi, amazing.

[@vinnyjones2621]

To start I had to watch this 2nd video cuz honestly.i now watch all things NANDI !!! Period...* Shrugs * lol. A week ago I saw the girl,at home I'm assuming. Using a loop machine playing musta been mm 5 instruments ,I think . No sunshine I believe. And it sounded like something..I scratched my head a bit when the damn saxaphone was in play. I mean seriously, it's not fair hahaha. At 11 ok, is this a new marvel hero?? She stops the bad guys with music, or something...sure, sometimes she just goofing around, the girl s 11!!! It's too bad Prince isn't still with us, could you imagine..." Sigh " I hope I'm around to see her first Grammy acceptance speech... Great work on analysis, I like ur style. Keep up the good work. ( Where do I buy a tour shirt ?? Lol)

[@pjthrand2173]

@Vinny Jones I love your comment. It made me smile. Nandi loves cartoons and Teen Titans. PS She wears a cape in some of her videos.😃

[@PGoodmanCOG]

What I always, always, always come back to when I watch this clip: Look at her SMILE! The joy she's radiating as she's absolutely driving this band is so infectious! And that's before you start to talk about her sheer technical skill...which is absolutely incredible for someone twice, three times her age. She's stunning. I love her to pieces. If you haven't seen her Drumeo vid, where she takes on Twisted Sister, you're missing out. You're a wizard, @Nandi_Bushell! Don't ever stop!

[@arnoldsanders6878]

Notice Hawkins reaction up on his riser.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes Arnold!

[@yukidear8424]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums And Pat Smear! He was loving it!

[@keefriff99]

Man, she REALLY played that song tight. It is not easy to keep those 16th notes on the hi-hat clean and precise at that tempo, but I honestly couldn't hear any major flaws in her playing, and she locked in with the band like a pro. I would have frozen in abject, utter terror stepping out onto that stage, whether I was her age or the age I'm at now (43). Good for her! She has a bright future in music if she chooses to pursue it.

[@ellenrics]

In a interview with Radio-X last year she stated it took 2 days to learn how to play Everlong

[@mikebunner3498]

Andrew, First and foremost this young lady is for real. I love her energy and joy.... Plus she can play the heck out of that drum kit!!!! She has a lot of skill & poise to be so young!!! I love her smile as she plays!!!!! Andrew can you imagine how much better she will be in a few more years. Because she is darn good already!!! Killer is the correct word for Nandi !!! She does have the skills! And that smile!

[@432b86ed]

That HAD to have been a seriously intense experience for her. Love it!

[@thebl4ckd0g]

oh man and Shane is sitting right there with his dad Taylor at the beginning. That is so cool. Nandi is super talented, I hope she keeps at it and plays in a really famous band of her own someday. :)

[@blairjohnstone7204]

There is also full official vid in 4K great angle of this show on KZbin. Most inspiring end to the show.

[@KimDuty-i8e]

Absolutely favorite angle of the show.

[@Karla-cb8tu]

New sub!!😊❤

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Karla!

[@Toubabou]

I know jack all about music but this wonderful little girl is what this planet needs 50 yo, I have not cried that much ever… in hope

[@AW-Services]

Check out her Platinum Jubilee sets at Buckingham Palace. Absolutely stole the pageant

[@snarkycharlies]

I have a dream Nandi Bushell and Casey Bishop will save rock n roll. Let us pray.

[@paulgrendall5138]

Brilliant!! My eyes water every time I watch this young lady play!! She's brilliant.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

So good Paul

[@amandatheyahoo411]

You're analysis is excellent. YOUR enthusiasm adds to hers! Great to watch you so into it! Ive learned so much about the technical stuff or whatever. I'm not a musician and I love learning more than going by emotion Thanks!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Glad to hear it Amanda. Thanks for watching!

[@DarrenBush]

She's a lovely person who happens to be a superb drummer. I think Keith Moon would love to have her internal metronome. 🙂

[@MrMystery666]

Have to be analy retentive to find a mistake in her playing to me she sounded note perfect

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Who's out looking for mistakes!? This is about the vibe and emotion. You're seeing someone achieve her wildest dreams!!

[@MrMystery666]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums not looking for mistakes per se just commenting I thought she was note perfect.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

@@MrMystery666 100% I get ya! I was agreeing with your post. Sorry, upon re reading my comment it appeared I was having a dig at you. I'm with ya!

[@MrMystery666]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums I wast that clear to be honest

[@kasper_429]

I know I'm a bit late, lol, but great video/reaction! It's nice to see an analysis of this kid's EPIC performance by a drum teacher. Puts a very cool new perspective on it for me, as someone who loves music but hasn't been a musician since my middle school/high school band days (I played alto sax though, not drums, lol). I've always liked the Foo Fighters' music, but ever since seeing the YT videos of how they react to/with fans at live shows, I have a whole new respect for them! Especially Dave and Taylor. Top class humans. I, like many people I'm sure, was gutted when I found out about Taylor's untimely passing. So sad, but it's nice to know his legacy and talent will live on through his son, Shane, and other people, like Nandi!

[@lightlantern]

Her Toxicity is killer!!

[@tonnaboy10]

On Nandi’s channel there’s a clip of her playing The Prodigy, which is insane BPM

[@Drescher1984]

I would love to see her jam with Max and Jay Weinberg.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Right on!

[@rat4spd]

I think you should do a quick review using her uploaded video.

[@barefootalien]

She was sincerely part of that band. "That band..." The freaking FOO FIGHTERS! She wasn't _just_ driving it. She _did_ drive the Foo Fighters; there were times when she chose the tempo, and the band sped up to keep with her. But there were _also_ times when she was going a bit too fast, and the band dragged a bit, and _she followed them,_ and on a foundational time-keeping instrument, that might actually be _more_ impressive. Both giving and taking cues to and from a professional rock band? The only step up from there to the pinnacle is finding _the_ band and locking up with them. She definitely has a bright future!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

She's amazing

[@ellenrics]

Question, she is very good at math and she graduate a grade higher with high distinction (GPA 3.9 or higher) so does math have any bearing on playing the drums, just wondering ?

[@MetalMcfly]

Drummers do have to count to keep time within a beat. There are different "time signatures" of a song depending on how the song is written. There is the standard 4/4 beat, then there is 7/8, 3/4, 2/4 5/8 and so on. Counting is a huge factor for drummers and simple math plays into all of that.

[@ellenrics]

@@MetalMcfly Thanks for explaining !

[@Songwritersbehindthecurtain]

You should check out feeder stereo world.

[@KimDuty-i8e]

The best angle I have found from is Chrisegde channel. Front view and you can see Taylor’s face in the background. I have to say that I loved your reaction.

[@greglee1718]

Poised, Confident, Well Spoken.... Mr Dave Grohl meets Miss Bushell: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qISXi3WDZsSIoq8 'I wasn't nervous, just gotta to do it, just go for it'.... C U @ the RR HOF

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Awesome Greg!

[@greglee1718]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums Maybe this (from AVISIONVIDEO) is with more angles Andrew???: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYu9YZ-Nh5ipetE Enjoy!!

[@greglee1718]

I should have started with Nandi's and Dua's piece w/ Slavlan (Viral drummer Nandi (9) gets asked on tour with Dua Lipa | Full interview | SVT/TV 2/Skavlan): kzbin.info/www/bejne/rF7ImKtvfrR0kKs before what I started with. To repeat myself:: Poised, Confident, Well Spoken..........

[@KimDuty-i8e]

You will love this angle.

[@nomopms1]

If I could keep a beat, I'd be a drummer. I swear!

[@ploppy9943]

RIP Taylor!

[@stefanpleshoyano5537]

You want to see Nandi from behind the stage, look at this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eInSg3aPZ6unoMU

[@aiconic10]

Nandi is amazing!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

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