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It was incredible to have four-time Grammy Award winner Antonio Sanchez visit the Drumeo studios, where he shared his creative concepts for building solos over a groove, over a form, as well as completely open solos - in addition to sharing his techniques for sustaining motivic development throughout your solos.
Antonio has become one of the most sought after drummers in the international jazz scene, with his playing featured in more than one hundred albums and having performed with some of the biggest names including Pat Metheny, Chick Corea, Michael Brecker, Charlie Haden, Gary Burton, and Toots Thielmans - as well as composing the innovative jazz drummer-led score for the Oscar-winning Best-Picture film, “Birdman”.

[@aldebarantoledo3827]

This is amazing. He makes the drums talk. There's nothing random in this solo; no meaningless groovy fill. Pure subtlety and well-thought development.

[@fabiobaldan556]

Of course.. even when he misses the ride at 0:52 was absolutely not random

[@absoluteego]

"Pure subtlety and well-thought development." haha dork

[@antonburger01]

Is this the guy who did he Birdman soundtrack? That movie is one of my all time favourites, in large part to the soundtrack! Some people complain about the "repetitiveness" but I love that mesmerizing constant groove, interspersed with some surprising fills! I'd have this as the background music to my life if I could!

[@DeezjaVu]

That's the guy :) Great movie, great soundtrack.

[@detago7814]

antonburger01 you know what's up, some people just can't appreciate good drumming

[@thomasp961]

Got to see him play the soundtrack live with the movie in one of the best acoustic auditoriums I've been to. This guy has to be one of the best drummers in the world and it was fantastic to see someone who's a total master at something perform.

[@jaredf921]

Well said. I bought this soundtrack on vinyl.

[@absoluteego]

why are you asking if he did the soundtrack when you clearly know he did?

[@canadiandiver555]

Dynamic control, a lot of drummers need more of that !

[@eliseohersan7390]

De México para el mundo, el gran Antonio Sanchez.

[@stevew5146]

He and Pat should never separate because they sound so beautiful together. He brings out so much in Metheny's style and creativity.

[@SolidlinkThe]

Saw him yesterday playing with Pat Metheny, absolutely crazy mindblowing stuff!

[@esmeesme7666]

We saw him with Pat two years ago as well.....in Barre, Vermont. Blew me away with his fabulous talent, energy and intensity.

[@tiffanydouglas2686]

We love Antonio Sanchez! He is truly one of the most gifted drummers of all time.

[@Mr01Parrot]

Antonio is amazing. Mind-blowing with his independence. The most impressive drummer I have seen in the last 20 years. Justin Faulkner has similarly blown me away with musicality and mastery. This video is so inspiring!

[@johnjayjohnas9478]

brilliant so much control !! buddy singles round the kit mind blowing

[@ynnnnnaD]

One of a kind drum solo, I'm speechless!

[@danielfernandez2522]

Rubik Box un cubo pez salvaje apareció !!

[@DanielMartinez365]

Antonio Sánchez! One of my favorite drummers ever!

[@CESARIBARRA-fy4jg]

Antonio Sánchez es el más grande baterista mexicano en la actualidad, y posiblemente de todos los tiempos. Es nieto del famoso actor Ignacio López Tarso, su formación profesional es simplemente impresionante, iniciando sus estudios de Piano a los 17 años en el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes, y después en el prestigioso Berklee Collegue of Music de Boston.

[@darkstatehk]

This is not a drum solo. It's a drum performance masterpiece.

[@louiesimon5292]

Brilliant af. One of the best living drummers around.

[@dagostinoification]

One of best drummer in the world...

[@DrumsTheWord]

Thank you, Antonio Sanchez. You play like I talk...only more elegantly.

[@alpyre]

His left foot has its own brain. :D

[@geoffmasondrums]

I thought it was amazing, personally!! I was fortunate enough to see Antonio play in 2015 in Victoria, and I was blown away then as well. A lot of dislikes for such a great musician, but I've seen similar comments about Jack DeJohnette solos and Jack is my favourite drummer of all time. When a drummer plays a groove solo or a "song" on drums instead of a shred fest, there's always some people who think it sucks.

[@ignaciomoran6706]

That’s becauae they can’t hear the real shit and are only used to hearing conventional pseudo speed solos

[@andreaspokladek4556]

Absolutly stunning! He is sensitiv, original and very harmonic... Bravo! I think when inspired by Pat Metheny he's really bringing it out. Saw him two times live with Pat and it was absolutly stunning! Bravo!

[@kingfrank01]

That groove is incredible. I was amazed by his left foot hitting the tambourine and hi hat.

[@guillearacenag]

Nietzsche: "La obra de todo filósofo gira siempre en torno a un único pensamiento. En la mía, en torno al "Eterno Retorno". Una analogía para decir que don Antonio, aquí, da una verdadera CÁTEDRA de cómo tomar UNA SOLA IDEA y recorrerla en toda sus posibilidades y sin llegar a alterar su forma original. Es como una clase de "Arquitectónica del solo de Batería". MAESTRAZO🙏👏. Saludos desde Chile🇨🇱

[@Dstf250]

I like Antonio Sanchez a lot. I like what comes out of His soul. All of us drummers have something to say. But Antonio's language is just superb.

[@colebaker1406]

Never read so much hate for a masterful craftsman like Antonio Sanchez.... listen to the music he creates and enjoy it. Stop searching for chops- you can find that from immature drummers.

[@anirbankundu6581]

Cole Baker i guess it's mostly because of immature people commenting who believe that blasting at 1 million bpm is the only definition of good drumming. Not dissing on metal drumming, love that too. But i feel some people here are just obnoxious and incapable of appreciating a genius at work.

[@markjalbert3801]

Cole Baker Not to mention, if you stop and enjoy it you’ll see that plenty of chops are required to execute this solo. Unless you don’t really know what “chops” are. 😜

[@m.k.mcgill]

@@markjalbert3801 right? 3 years on and I can’t find any of the hateful comments on this video, but if people said he doesn’t have cHoPs, then they’re just plain ignorant

[@SunnyHF-nf4bc]

@@m.k.mcgill They just haven’t grasped the concept of not only playing with speed, but playing fast with limb control and precision. It’s not their fault. Those that are serious drumming enthusiasts most likely will eventually find their way to learning or attempting to learn how to play the stuff Antonio Sanchez plays. Then, they’ll realize how hard it really is. Sincerely, Somebody that used to not understand how hard jazz is until he got John Riley’s lesson books.

[@DrummerGuirtaristman]

ANTONIO SANCHEZ IS AMAZING!!! PAT METHENY IS SMART FOR HAVING HIM!

[@loucontino4804]

A heavyweight musician. Great use of dynamics and textures.

[@gabebabe1]

What a great musician. It’s all about sound and building captivating, entrancing rhythms. The fact that he is also playing with extraordinary independence and perfect technique just make it more mind blowing. One of the great drummers for sure. So musical.

[@Logan-Wolverine]

Tecnica,senso ritmico,padronanza dello strumento, velocità,fantasia, precisione... pazzesco Antonio!!!

[@nycboyforlife]

The sounds and dynamic range is truly amazing.

[@megamatt1915]

Such a wonderful drummer. Love his new album "Lines In The Sand."

[@Hylxg]

This is absolutely amazing, truly a genius

[@jazzyjester6400]

It's about to be 11 pm everyone in my house is asleep but I want to grab a pair and start hitting the skins.

[@rodcoombes8711]

Space.Energy.Textures.Dynamics.Flow.A solo like this although it references Billy is a work of sonic art.He is wired differently for sure.

[@metalfilms6660]

Very tasteful indeed. Amazing solo my man.

[@stevelangonedrumchannel272]

Antonio is on of the best young drummers out there and has been for a long time

[@DrumsTheWord]

Beautiful. Thank you, Drumeo.

[@lucarebecchi5680]

Immenso come sempre! Amazing!

[@tdrum21]

Antonio is the man!

[@josecarlosamador]

I just watched a video on Insider where he reviews scenes from movies and I came here looking for his name. Oh my God! What a legend..

[@joel1097]

I just heared a song with this and thought about images. An exceptional drummer. It`s interesting to see a drummer with good technique and fast habilities, but if also transmits musicalitty, it takes the drummer to another level.

[@nycboyforlife]

This guy is a phenomenal drummer.

[@inktime]

I love the sound he gets from his kit!

[@danielduenez714]

One of the finest,technically advanced drummers in the world!

[@toneclassics]

Epic... as in communicating the human odyssey. Thanks for the 8 minute journey and inspiration.

[@DanyMeyer]

Great!! Awesome drumsolo, such a smooth taste and story! Impressive =)

[@kimbeomcheol]

Another level~

[@ayerese]

THIS IS ONE OF THE TOPTIER DRUM SOLO I'VE EVER WATCHED!!

[@ricomuerte1012]

He is singing on the kit. Such a musical player

[@Jellybeantiger]

These drummers are like adrenaline injectors for us,my happy meter is now at full.

[@agostinoscuotto8150]

bravissimo antonio, ce molto da imparare da te. tecnicamente sei molto musicale....complimenti....

[@Jellybeantiger]

The Mexican panther,what a drummer,gday from Oz.

[@connzapp8513]

i feel like i just lived a very fulfilling life in under 9 minutes

[@GigiDAmico]

basically this is a full song with rhythm, bassline and melody

[@MasDouc]

Explosions of color, yellow and green and blue and red

[@fernandoarias4846]

Extraordinario!!!

[@KoolKinchishKat]

Gorgeous! So expressive

[@ladubsteprecords]

Antonio Sanchez is amazing

[@antynomy]

The greatest !

[@bobbydigital8111]

I really dig the theme with that stepped hi hat phrase in the beginning.... Kinda in light of the 70s high speed Cobham fusion groove... Gotta figure out what that's all about....

[@smilemen2501]

一人の人間の一生を語っているような。 小説を一冊読んだぐらいのストーリーが 盛り込まれている。 本当に素晴らしいです。

[@stephenzieminski5443]

ムックスローチのインスピレーションだから、アントニオさんはストーリーのような演奏ができると思います。

[@japaobateradrums2067]

Eita pegaaaa toop lembra-se bateras unidos jamais serão vencidos 🥁👍 mister: Antônio Sanches

[@kochal7]

Great inspirationParadidle to you my friend

[@thomasharding2015]

So inspiring

[@MiMundoInfinito]

Gracias por compartir ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MrHighgate123]

Ive watched him many times with Pat metheny without doubt the best drummer in his style in the world he can literally do anything on that kit.

[@soul68ou1]

Efetles.... drumming at its purest

[@antoniluc2069]

holy shit

[@eilampniel2962]

amazing

[@noahcharles5759]

love it

[@alivillegas1951]

first heard you in Birdman, this is awesome

[@roddrom]

La mayoría de la gente esta acostumbrada a solos rápidos apantalla pendejos. Este tipo de solos son inteligentes, escuchen todos los matices y cambios que hace conforme avanza. No hace lo mismo por 8 min como dicen por aquí abajo, y su estilo me recuerda al maestro jo jones.

[@eliseohersan7390]

Estoy de acuerdo contigo

[@Danielcardoso294]

És verdad

[@dr.strange.2655]

Es que tocar así es lo más simple, aventar ideas de un lado al otro a la velocidad de la luz sin sentido alguno, lo complicado es hacer lo que hace Antonio, desarrollar una idea rítmica, contar una historia de forma ordenada y coherente. La música y la literatura tienen muchas similitudes, absolutamente nadie podría leer una novela que sea narrada prescindiendo de un orden.

[@joshuablack8221]

🔥🔥🔥

[@bobbysands6923]

I love how the theme was stated in the beginning and then returned to. The HH play with the ride cymbal is amazing--chick on the hat, snare fills, and not an errant sound on the ride. This guy is a magician.

[@itecnus3490]

u know its a good drummer when they got that stank face on

[@jovankrstic6373]

Mr Birdman....fantastic soundtruck I have never heard before

[@ritabrooks9059]

Wow 76 thumbs down on Sanchez? I guess they must all be much better players. His technique and soloing remind me of Marvin Smitty Smith. Steve Smith had his hands full dealing with Marvin on the BR memorial concert. That almost freaky weird blazing speed with incredible dynamic ranges. Anyway, maybe the thumbs down people here should post their own videos. Just so they can show us how it's done.

[@bebisibeb]

isn't it sad how i can play everything he played in this video separately but i could not even think about putting them together so beautifully as a solo like him.

[@boarhead5573]

These spacey screen savers on his computer are putting the cherry on the cake!

[@yessarvibes753]

Amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marcscordato4385]

Pat has a knack for picking superb drummers Danny Gotlieb and Paul Wertico we’re were also superb drummers .

[@webstercat]

Same League as Vinnie I'd say.

[@Dstf250]

Top shelf players ! You cannot compare them. They are just dang good.

[@darkoanton5]

Ya. The big leagues.

[@wolowolowolo]

Increíble maestro mexicano!

[@seshquatch]

I like how he smacks the tiny cymbal but carresses the big one

[@becketcerny3225]

Feel free to take me up on this (dangerous on youtube...) but after watching some old and new Sanchez vids, performances, and solos, it seems like his playing has gotten quite a bit more textural, and he sits in ideas for a little longer. Definitely possible after diving into Birdman score and continuing to tour with it around the world? thoughts @Drumeo ?

[@masakazu3508]

Wow, I can't believe how many people don't know anything about soloing in jazz music. I mean, soloing is not about showing how fast you can move or how many notes you can pull out in few seconds. Soloing is about telling your story. I prefer to talk to a person who can discuss one topic but from many perspective rather than a guy who can not focus on one thing and go to random topic every time. If you can't understand what I'm saying, you are missing a lot of things in music.

[@TheRealUncleBeef]

Well said

[@MIDIPipe]

So true dude

[@bugzest91]

SI PALING MUSIK

[@AGORAJosAnto]

A mí me gustan las verdades con tus lentes y no me gustan los cuentos largos y aburridos

[@AdamDrover-lj1oz]

I’m gay

[@tfost26]

From an athlete perspective, Antonio is what you call different.

[@trism3gistus]

Dios existe, está en las manos de Antonio Sánchez.

[@joshseitz2095]

Very max roach 👌👌👌

[@nohaste4me]

Music!....

[@gouthamdxs]

The Bird man

[@ambroulard]

He’s a great player-- check out Rene Creemers and or Lee Pearson for SolO’s though,,,, Those are my two current favorites--

[@leooo464]

any1 know what the stack just right of his rack tom is? sounds killer

[@user-fc8xw4fi5v]

🤯

[@mjm5081]

❤

[@praisethegourd3618]

What kit is he playing on?

[@jiyujizai]

❤️☺️

[@gokhanceken]

yey

[@biorythmicshifter]

Ridiculously good…

[@jazzgalaxy6455]

je donnerai tout Sanchez pour un nouveau chorus d'Airto Moreira ! Voilà un batteur, Moreira, unique, reconnaissable à la première note jouée (j'en dirai pas autant de Sanchez)... et qui fait danser.... Airto et Roy Haines, ont influencé tous ses batteurs au drive de la ride très aéré (ce que recherche Sanchez, sûrement à la demande de Metheny, dont l'un des batteurs préféré est Roy Haines)....

[@romfordmobbsy]

PPS the way he subtly starts to swing at around 4:10 should be compulsory viewing for musicians everywhere...

[@AppallingScholar]

Tasty

[@Kaszi46]

Mmmmm wow