Armand Zildjian Artist In Residence Concert: Nate Smith - Part 2

[@zanfranceschi]

Nate's musicianship is as inexplicable as the reason why he won't take his jacket off even when sweating like hell.

[@tbaernthaler]

He is not sweating, that's why

[@rohanb6727]

@@tbaernthaler 11:02 yes, he is

[@frankferrer]

He's just warming up.

[@johnafamasaga9310]

As a cool cat he doesn't sweat😁

[@YaoEspirito]

Inscrutable Blackness. I used to study capoeira with a brother who trained every day in a shearling jacket. Capoeira! It's that Black imperative. ✊🏾

[@sasdd2020]

Performance is 100/100 Mixing is 150/100

[@terrianmobley5861]

I give the mixing a 155/100 ;)

[@lukewalkeroa2137]

肯定的啦兄弟👬

[@mattiemclean9882]

I hope you are not doing a maths degree! 100 out of 100 is the maximum number 100% is the maximum percentage. anything above is not considered a fraction... just sayin'!

[@sashafrancis-murray6963]

@@mattiemclean9882 Fuck, you must be a fun person to be around... keep those fractions up champ!

[@mattiemclean9882]

@@sashafrancis-murray6963 Well stop being a prick

[@kineticsl]

Grip Technique Level = Expert. Just watching Nate's hands around the 2:08 mark and again around 4:10 is a masterclass on grip...

[@jeremyfoster9430]

Another example of "do-I-even-know-how-to-play-the-drums?" after playing for +/-35 years and teaching for perhaps half that time. SO CRAZY GOOD. Thanks for sharing your gifts!!!!

[@jankevinbautista]

It gave the bass groove an entirely new meaning when Nate came in at 7:45. A true master.

[@n0kt1z]

Hell yeah!

[@gustafsone]

I just realized something. I've apparently lost all ability to count. Damn you, Nate Smith!

[@InsaneDrumer18]

whew, I honestly started getting a bit paranoid on myself, thought I was going crazy hahahah

[@motophiliac]

Square Wheel, as far as I can tell, is based around a bar of 4/4, and a bar of 7/8. Oh, and ri-di-cu-lous syncopation. Dude's just outrageous.

[@pinkwolfies841]

@@InsaneDrumer18 I can't even feel my leg smh

[@georginaigbokwe1461]

@@motophiliac thank you 💜

[@jazzdrumguy5044]

I just saw Nate + Kinfolk this past Sunday night at Monterey Jazz....wow! Guy and his band blew me away! Got to chat afterwards with him back stage. Just a super nice guy...and a killer player!!!!

[@zas5892]

That first song I put it on a loop I can listen to it for hours I love it

[@walterrserrano]

YEP! "Retold" is a masterpiece!

[@stephentyler4352]

Can we just take a moment to gush over the green finish on the drum shells? 🎶This entire band is dynamite!! 🎶

[@rhythmista7707]

My favorite sparkle finish from Ludwig. Green sparkle..

[@ArchieBC]

I am very grateful to have these videos, but it would have been Heaven to be there for the experience. This is art. This is culture.

[@writetovagelis1975]

Nate is amazing..a Superhuman ..but huge applause to that beast of a bassist who can play like a rock and provide such a strong foundation for Nate.

[@lancebozman2163]

The talent the recording the mixing. Everything off the charts. And Nates drum set is the best I have ever heard.

[@rockcuban9452]

I literally have never cried from listening to music being just so good. 😭😭😭😢😢❤️❤️❤️

[@ltitus8900]

I have watched so many live performances before, especially drums, but this series is the first that really blew my mind and challenged me.

[@starbuk138]

Am I the only one who's had the thought that a collab between Nate Smith and Jacob Collier would be off the charts?! Nate has incredible creativity in his playing that I think would be a perfect match to Jacob's off-the-wall ideas!

[@adammtroutman]

sarbuk interesting take. I would like to see the two together as well now that you mention it. I should say I’m not too picky when it comes to these top artists however. All masters in one way or another

[@johnnydrumachine]

YES

[@jacksonstrawn6731]

Jacob Collier and Marcus Gilmore would be better

[@rachelcox4010]

Now that you've mentioned it,I think that's a great idea!

[@kauffmanmerlijn]

You must have heard this a million times before but the way you handle those 22” and stop them. That’s just amazing. Leave phrasing for the of the band. I’m gonna practice this stuff until I make it to something that sounds like me, but with your context in mind. Thank you for your inspiration. Greetz from the Netherlands.

[@writetovagelis1975]

Now i know that Nate is Superman.. His drumming is at a superhuman level.

[@UneSaisonAuxAbeilles]

quelle claque !! allez un petit mot en français pour montrer que Nate + Kinfolk sont vraiment aimés en FRANCE. Du soutien les gars pour l'un des tous meilleurs batteurs et ses musiciens ! y'a quand même un sacré groove et un sacré level. Bravo !

[@MattKeenanMusic]

every detail of this is so sublime that it brings a tear to my eye

[@marksoftime]

This mix is so alive, I commented on part 1 but it’s just so incredible - the playing and the mix are just top notch

[@joszsz]

Okay this whole group of instrumentalists is excellent!! And Nate's Timing, my goodness!!! Those "cadence" switches were flawless!!!

[@junkandcrapamen]

The groove on that third tune is on another level.

[@jackofoster5193]

I love the way he communicates to his band mates.. soo good

[@trevorryan6781]

Nate makes me proud to play Zildjian and wear Levi’s.

[@stephentyler4352]

Backbeat is so lazy and is most therapeutic. Kinfolk are hired as my new mental health care providers. God, I love this from the bottom of my heart.

[@serctes]

Retold, 9/4 fantastic composition, out of this world, pianist solo perfect.

[@bryceoconnor3927]

This is just too good. Absolutely musical.

[@N3V2-Nevto]

I'm all out fun and tears whole throughout this performance. I'm at awe :D

[@cobra1010]

We will hear more of Nate Smith in the future - fantastic drummer!

[@h.y.2489]

really incredible mixing.

[@HunterOnDrums]

That brush work makes me want to give up on my entire life

[@bigpantsmallwheels5760]

That smile on my face watching this

[@pergrundtman608]

I take my hat off. What a teamwork, bravo!

[@SelectNation702]

There is so much feel, and emotion in this set!!!

[@LarryJazzLouis]

WONDERFUL, GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!!! Stand up for this Great Leader and Great Team

[@MSTERNB]

Nate Smith is the Ace of Aces!!!

[@blakewhittington4336]

Came here because I always see short videos of Nate just soloing. I wanted to see him playing with a band and wasn't disappointed

[@quentinverra853]

I wish my girlfriend looked at me the way the pianist does at the drummer.

[@ajperez522]

Quentin Verra wish I had a gf....

[@drumstudio2000]

@@ajperez522 Wish I had a pianist... :)

[@kayembekabongo9214]

@@drumstudio2000 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@royjones3099]

Heh heh hee hee hee!!!!

[@janknjazovic]

hahahahhaahhahahhaahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaa

[@QualityBackingTracks]

Holy heck this is next level unreal! Love ALL of these musicians. I'm probably a little out of the loop, but I'm especially glad these videos have led me to the magic that is Takeshi Ohbayashi! I'm positively blown away. Thanks Nate and the band, and thanks to everyone at Berklee! Keep 'em coming

[@cbaum64]

Nate’s grooves are always so on point..

[@terrianmobley5861]

This is what it sounds like when the Pocket is kept and everything gels together. No one is over playing anybody. That helps to create a groove you cant help but do the studio neck bounce to!

[@natalieharris8602]

I can feel this ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️.

[@augustemaillot102]

Retold is a magnificent song, the harmonics, the groove, pfoua sometimes my dreams are filled with this music

[@184ktmdm]

Such awesome teamwork! They are a very tight band.

[@BradleyLivestreams]

Obviously the entire band is phenomenol and the engineering is killer but can we talk about that guitar solo and tones for a moment starting at 16:13?!

[@Bluem00n7]

I wish nate had this guitarist in his band kinfolk

[@gabrielgomer]

I’ve never received more satisfaction from a youtube video ever haha

[@albertmoreno9487]

Nate is amazing but what a band he brings with him. They all sound dope!

[@scottdavidpatience]

11:02 that was some unreal sweat, it was straight out of a music video the way it sprayed away from the drums haha

[@drummerunner]

top top top contemporary AND enjoyable jazz..... thank you Nate your drumming inspires me every day

[@dhunterwest]

props to the sewing machine Nate Smith with that POCKET

[@zacharytremblay8927]

Incredible! Totally crazy and beautiful !!!

[@MIDIPipe]

Damn. This is the clearest definition of the term: Groove. Cheers From México City Maestr@s!

[@stilldiggingrecords3951]

every day checking and forgetting that i thumbs upped it

[@Mityob67]

Lol thumbs upped it...love it

[@jamescamil]

Props to the engineers sounds great

[@jimmygomezguitar.938]

what time are you playing?

[@jamescamil]

Jimmy Gómez Guitar. Not sure which one is correct it is either 9/4 or a bar of 1/4 followed by a bar of 1/5 most likely the latter

[@jamescamil]

I’m not in the band though only in my dreams

[@jamescamil]

I play piano, drums, and bass

[@EdnaldoCorrea]

@James Camil... I'm not sure, but for me seams 1 bar of 4/4 and 1 bar of 7/8. What do you think about this?

[@HoustonPillay]

Man, that piano. Excellent work.

[@dude4173]

Love how these videos keep coming.

[@purplesky5102]

#Retold so beautiful! Moved me 2 tears🔥🔥🔥✨💜✨

[@DanyMeyer]

This is so incredible!!!! What an intergalactic band! :)

[@ceballosbatero]

This is pure fire!

[@tiluriso]

Nice harmonic/textural/timbral subtleties in that first track.

[@Mandy_studio]

深深着迷！！太好听了

[@Cheol_Drum]

와우 진짜 네이트스미스 화나요 ㅠㅠㅠ 드럼을 왜이리 잘 치세요!!!!!!!!!!!!! 부럽다..

[@MangueraGroove]

Nate Smith es un músico al servicio de la música. Una reliquia viviente.

[@georgepoveymusic]

Beautiful Music

[@opamuller626]

Love and admiration! Bravo!

[@mattycspeaks]

I must have that ride cymbal

[@gustafsone]

Nate Smith: No. This is *my* cymbal. There are many cymbals like it. But this one is mine.

[@dave_sanderson]

Agreed. It might be the perfect sound. Especially the crash... shame it's a prototype according to the captions above. :(

[@JesseShortis]

@@dave_sanderson it's a 22" constantinople ride from what I've gathered- closest relative to it would be a renaissance maybe?

[@danschilcher1123]

Looking at the extent of the over hammering, I would guess that it is either a prototype Thin Overhammered, or the Bounce/Thin Overhammered prototype that Zildjian was rolling out around that time. It’s hard to tell considering the main difference between the two is the cluster hammering and bell shape.

[@UCVibes]

Beautiful ! Nice !

[@rhythmista7707]

I cant get over how great that Ludwig classic maple kit sounds..

[@Buddythunder1]

I wish I had even halfd the connectin to my instrument that Nate has... not sure I'd want to spend the time he clearly has on it either, so good luck to him. What an artist!

[@alfrededdingsii9098]

Lovely Tune. Talents!

[@yikeyikeyike]

THE PUSH-PULL on this man holy shit got that shit on lockdown

[@robertw5749]

Great music here on every level. Really nice work Nate (AKA The human metronome) = )

[@arrigoaxia]

Those cymbals sound so perfect I suppose they're not real

[@garychen7081]

Its all triggers!! Everything is triggers! /s

[@nathanmaness8078]

...first you must realize that there is no cymbal.

[@sukhmandeepbhatti6867]

If you not like this video so you are dal this video is rising star for me

[@dwightsills8785]

Randy, you sound great! 👏🏾

[@marcusbrown1767]

My word, peaceful spirt there. Outrageous.

[@WendellHolmesJr]

Amazing 👌🏾💯

[@aydave2887]

U got the crowd all pumped up Nate 💪💪

[@HoustonPillay]

8:01 ... The moment everyone realizes there's an invisible metronome on the stage. Awesome.

[@user-hu3qs4ef6g]

Retold great great great

[@aqilzuhair]

At the beginning of the video, i noticed the pianist couldn’t catch up with the tempo so nate helped him to get the right tempo. That explains why the pianist was watching nate the whole time. Nothing sounded weird and it was fuckin beautiful.

[@josedefrancesco730]

I Love You Nate Smith

[@dmcgwhisper5945]

Fantastic band!

[@jefferyburton4557]

🎶Morning and Allison🎶 🤭❤️ my God! The guitarist got some and dat was damn good. After the beauty of the whole show and end on this tune? Just awesome! Nate is off the charts talented #damnthatsnare

[@zista516]

do you know where I can find the song square wheel?

[@ARDrummer]

Great performance!

[@blackishbean3235]

The non-verbal communication in this mfk is sensational.

[@chrisrussell5498]

Beautiful man.

[@scottbrooks736]

Fantastic musicians amazing chemistry

[@allenpeter4155]

Never thought brushing could be this interesting

[@Xformat01]

Genius drummer. Why have my ears not heard of Mr Smith before?

[@FabioGDrums]

MARAVILHOSO o som dos pratos

[@mauriciorgoldstein]

dude that crash sound is something

[@allanarzu3379]

That guitar player is feeling it>

[@garychen7081]

17:30 how is it possible to sound like a skipping tape in real life on purpose

[@m.dave2141]

thats insane, do you have any idea how he does that, im trying to learn it?

[@qvezotellemsumm]

@@m.dave2141 just twitch lmaoa

[@qvezotellemsumm]

thanks whoever liked my comment you brought me back to this gold bop

[@beaudereck3122]

@@m.dave2141 If i'm not too late, here you go : he divides the beat in 5 (quintuplets) instead of the usual 3 (triplets) or 4 (16th notes) and accentuates the first and fourth quintuplets. ONE (two three) FOUR (five) ONE (two three) FOUR (five)... and so on. Good practice !

[@m.dave2141]

@@beaudereck3122 thanks im gonna try that

[@FelipeFerreira-tu6vm]

Meu sonho e ter uma bateria dessa 😭 parabéns a vcs músicos

[@Steffentrommelt]

great video and music

[@fridgemagnet]

please credit the sound engineer, they did a fantastic job.

[@criticalthinker5219]

Phenomenal😎

[@aaronlin6599]

Sax 10/10

[@MEqwed]

superb, x4 great synth