BATTLE OF FAMOUS DRUMMERS BERNARD PURDIE VS TONY ALLEN. BATTLE OF GODS. V1 FESTIVAL 22 JULY 2018

For the first time two greatest drummers Bernard Purdie and Tony Allen met in showcase battle, in Russia, Saint-Petersburg. On the bass: Roy Bennet and Mathias Allamane.
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[@SoundScientist1]

THIS IS NO "BATTLE." It's simply two EPIC Drum Masters showcasing their talents.

[@tannerjmatheson]

Yeah but who won tho

[@SoundScientist1]

If you asked 100 professional (working) drummers that question, I don't know if you'd get any clear consensus.

[@troelsknudsen253]

yeah but making them respond to each other like that will definitely still give you something different.

[@M4r0t]

Could be a personal bias or whatever but it seems « musical battle » is a Russian thing, every time I stubble upon those kind of event, very interesting although, it’s in Russia ^^

[@Will-cu8vd]

Winners: Tony & Bernard Losers: whoever tried to make it a competition

[@georgefromgreece4119]

Excellent comment!!!

[@jwark04]

Just can't beat their groove. It makes the world seem like a good place.

[@smoovegittar]

WORD.

[@jonnie106]

Survey said... 1000% on point!

[@M4r0t]

@@jwark04 I’ve seen an interview of Bernard Purdie in which he says, that to be a good drummer, you have to have fun drumming, always. This is so true, and well more widely applicable to mostly everything one could do in life. This man, Bernard, seems to be part of the greatest humans who roamed on Earth so far, at least this is my firm belief.

[@Dakhaos-ou812]

The sticking of Mr Purdie, the dynamics, even in the ghost notes..The man doesn't just play drums, he tells a story on his instrument

[@mihaikarp9774]

R.I.P. Mr. Tony Allen ,we have been truly blessed with your presence.

[@user-vt8ns2ng5o]

пздц... Чалый басист у Тони Алена

[@user-dc8cv2ns5k]

​​@@user-vt8ns2ng5oэто про цвеь или про состояни?

[@frankalfar]

Its the Purdie shuffle vs the inimitable afro beat King, who cares who better. This is a master class in grooves 🔥 of Purdie and Allen is enuff.....

[@roblemaer4834]

Well said.

[@vovkin1001]

Big respect to both Masters. Being 80 years old they still continue their legacy. Amazing.

[@derrickm2093]

Bernard is just the absolute BOMB!!! I can't stop smiling when I listen to and see him perform!

[@robandrews4925]

Only Purdie could make a Sabian B8 cymbal sound good.

[@roomdog40]

I was mad when I saw that cymbal, but yeah, he made it sound good.

[@mikehooligan3407]

Rob Andrews I was thinking the same thing. Bernard is a bad MoFo!

[@Kirktvfree]

I was like a B8 oh no 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@PoohhNani]

Lmaooo so true

[@LostMyMojo100]

@robandrews... I'm a guitarist and I thought your comment was hilarious!!! 👍👍👍

[@classicmwk]

The absolute tight control Purdie has over the beat.... The man acts like he was born with drum sticks in his hands!

[@sgtjenko]

He was!

[@tundebamgbose2272]

This is beautiful! The two legendary drummers have unique styles that are difficult to deconstruct. Tony Allen held his Afrobeat style and so did Bernard Purdie his funk. Thank you for uploading!!!!

[@marcpoletti9511]

Lots of good names funk, not that many good names in Afro Beat. Purdie dunt wow me, Tony solidified a sound all his own. Bottom line, great video, love them both.

[@-themercyseat]

So much respect for these older gentlemen showing their skills (as they have for decades) to the younger generations. I hope they can make you all proud!!

[@owenchapman971]

I think i see the difference here. Allen is playing beats. Purdie is playing tunes.

[@theironshiek]

"done worry bout dem ghost notes, ain't nothin but rebound"

[@kennethaninymous7481]

And its also.....HALF!!!!!

[@thomashost8397]

Splain, not explain but splain

[@albertg63]

"Just make it sound n feel good!"

[@franksmith7419]

English? Much???

[@johanponin8680]

legendary

[@Kloppsserialbottlers]

I'm from Ireland. I love Russias enthusiasm and respect for hip hop, much love to you all over there,

[@Alix777.]

fuck this Hip Hop shit, it's a plague here in France, not drums battles with awesome musicians, alony rap battles with gangsta wannabees

[@MsLacy707]

@@Alix777. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKfKeqhuobV6msU

[@BradfordGuy]

When it comes to perfect timing, and *_just being cool,_* Tony Allen has it locked down! However, Bernard Purdie is beyond excellence!

[@MisterChenzy]

Thing is tho, Tony Allen never even tried to be great solo drummer. But in everything else he is amazing and unique

[@lilejamie93]

These guys are damn near 80 years old, if not already. No where near their prime. I think its so cool that they even did this.

[@jussayinmipeece1069]

Are you kidding me. Name ONE of these "new age" drummers who could hold their own agaist one of these legends. My only thing is that Tony Allen chose to do mostly reggae groves that most people are not familiar with.

[@lilejamie93]

@@jussayinmipeece1069 What are you talking about? My comment is in regards to everyone who's saying these guys suck. Bernard Purdie knows that he was a better drummer back in the 70s than he is today. If you're a musician, you should know this as well. The older you get, you lose chops and stamina. He's probably a better overall musician than he is today because of things he's learned over the years. These guys have gotten older, they're not near their prime. No one is comparing them to new drummers or old drummers. My comment was in regards to everyone saying they shouldn't have done this. It's super cool to even be in the same room as these guys, let alone be able to hear them play in person. So Idk what you're talking about.

[@jussayinmipeece1069]

@@lilejamie93 ok, well then i agree. I got the impression you were saying that they were way past their prime and shouldn't be doing this because they didn't quite compare to the present day drummers.

[@karlx-1]

God I LOVE these guys! Tony Allen, is the commandant of finesse, restraint, ghosting and incredible clockwork, plus he's so goddamn cool! Bernie is the master of pocket, groove and "feel". I could watch and listen to them for hours.

[@coasternut3091]

Can we just get these two to jam together somewhere? The competitive aspect of this ruins it. You don't watch/listen to these guys to see who's better, you do it to learn how to be better

[@marcpoletti9511]

"Battle" does not mean much here, it's certainly not a real battle, you just saw what you are talking about. But for me, they should not necessarily play together, they are not particularly compatible, they offer different things and have different backgrounds. This is an exposition , not a contest. Only YOUR opinion matters who is better here, but only to you, I see exactly what you seem to see is not happening, they ARE essentially jamming together.

[@infectedvector]

I'm not a musician. The finesse of these two drummers amazes me. Totally hypnotic.

[@girlmusician24]

It’s an old school drum battle. That’s cool.

[@gasdemup]

Purdie is a God Tony Allen is a God The first half Purdie wins because his shuffle is more palatable to Western musical ears and taste However as the battle progresses you see that Purdie can only give you sub divisions of the shuffle....Tony Allen has a different pocket groove for everything Purdie throws at him Ultimately Allen could have sat on that kit for 3 hours and gave a different pocket grove, Purdie would be hard pressed to match that stamina.....Purdie is the cleaner more flashier player in terms of traditional chops etc but Allen is the Groove. The winner is KZbin drummers who can learn from these master drummers about how to create a steady pulse. My two cents

[@lvvry1855]

You must be kidding.

[@gasdemup]

@@lvvry1855 Are you a drummer???

[@zoogboog106]

gasdemup he’s a fool

[@harry-kf7kw]

i am a drummer, tony allen in the higher tempo has horrible timing.

[@gasdemup]

@@harry-kf7kw I also dabble on the drums, you gotta explain more in regards to your idea of timing and how Tony is off

[@BobSchoepenjr]

Mr Purdie is a MASTER ENTERTAINER! Respect!

[@haywardadams9789]

One of the best videos i have seen in a long time thank you

[@user-op5jh2ul9k]

Благодарю от всей души! Это великолепный репортаж! Спасибо за удовольствие!!!

[@GBR4ME]

What a wonderful collection of magicians, sorry, musicians........

[@georgefothergill1081]

If I'm even vertical at their age I will be happy. Never mind being able to play . Two different masters at their style . Both have my equal respect. A happy and unexpected find . Joy to watch and learn new ideas.

[@marcpoletti9511]

Possible tip for you, Try Fela Kuti (Fela Anikulapo Kuti) with tony Allen, Epic Afro beat goodness.

[@flyingturtledude70]

this is really just amazing. the real winner here is the audience. these two are respectful and classy gentlemen elder statesmen of the rhythms of their own musical worlds, which are completely different (afrobeat vs soul/jazz/rock/funk) yet compatible here in their able hands.

[@Kloppsserialbottlers]

Tony Allen, what a legendary drummer but that Purdie shuffle is ridiculous. Physically impossible not to crank your neck to that, good Lord.

[@dexstjok1]

Two of the greatest, win or lose. You guys are arena champions! Much love.

[@JC3D]

Great drummers and bass players! Imagine playing guitar and singing for these guys!

[@prince_oj]

Both are my favorite drummers. Clash of styles. Love it.

[@PervertedPodcast]

Bernard BROUGHT a bass player and Allen grabbed one off craigslist.

[@ericthemusician]

😂😂😂

[@jamesray8322]

😂😂😂😂

[@FitzgeraldShayne]

Mathias has been playing with Tony for years

[@TheHarrisal21]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz]

hahahaha

[@dong4176]

Bernard is just next level

[@1copperfly]

I will simply say enjoy and be inspired, soon these legends among many more will be gone. Those who replace them will not have the groove from the soul coming from trial. Both Mr.Allen and Mr. Purdie have so much groove to give. I just felt that Bernard almost didn't need to even play, his mind and body gave a groove without the instrument.

[@Danfromoverthere]

Awesome man

[@MsLacy707]

I'm back to say how Clean Bernie was for the Hand Drumming solo into the sticking.

[@dwightgaston6079]

Weird phenomenon: even when I try my darndest to spell "Bernard Purdie," it always comes out as "FUNK." With capital letters.

[@ot5634]

Both guys are amazing drummer. Respect to both of them. 👍👍👍🥁🥁👏👏

[@Tubthumper007]

This is FANTASTIC!!!!! Brilliant. Thanks for uploading.

[@moistpeanut5986]

I dont see what the point of a "battle" is with these guys. Pocket players like these dont need to battle anyone, they unite.

[@joelmcfarlane6926]

Moist Peanut 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JackTheSkunk]

So true......we need to celebrate their talent not pit one against the other.

[@ComputersEnter]

dont care how they call it, dont care who 'wins' the point is me being able to see them both together :>

[@Wally-H]

I guess it makes for entertainment and they both got paid so who cares? They also got to 'educate' a whole load of young people in how great proper music played by skilled musicians can be. Who needs a Garage Band?

[@robertbordevik5072]

Meh, who is the most pocketed pocket player in the world is what I like to know. I’m sure, if you play hard enough in the pocket, you may cause a dent in the space time continuum 😂 Other than that, i agree with you 😉

[@zeusapollo8688]

Tony allen is not in his comfort zone here. Bass player not helping much

[@adams115]

Zeus Apollo, thats was some whack bass playing

[@OtisAvalon]

Agreed

[@BIGDJCUZOSMOKE]

RIGHT THAT BADD PLAYER SUCC ASS!! WITH HIS 2 TONE NOTE ASS, AN SWEAR HE JAMMIN!! MAAAN SIT YO ASS DOWN SOMEWHERE!! LAME

[@caroljackson4093]

DAGUTTA100 😩🤪😝

[@destroythenarrative9034]

His bassist destroyed him here. Paces around like he's ready to piss his pants and wouldn't know groove if he fell into one

[@scottkuli9767]

2018: Bernard Purdie begins giving drum lessons in Russia. 2020: Russia is the sole drum superpower. US musical leaders demand sanctions...

[@lukemcgrath5055]

Both winners here - Tony played Tony and Bernard played Bernard. Feel for days.

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

still love it!!

[@wokemyarse4133]

Tony’s snare don’t sound right, his toms sound deep and throaty very Afro and he’s brilliant. But Purdue is in a different class. He has effortlessly given a masterclass on how to get in the grove. Just wish he used K’s

[@mellonella]

Splain'em Purdie, splain'em good!

[@LostMyMojo100]

The bass duet was fantastic!!! What a grooooooveeeeeeee..............

[@rufuspennypacker1893]

Cant believe these dudes still going strong. Saw Bernard in like 2012 in a small dive bar in Buffalo Ny. Awesome show.

[@AxeMan808]

I like that you properly put that title in full caps.

[@handy1arnwald947]

Amazing percussionists, but Bernard makes me feel!

[@92kidnyc]

What a legendary moment! Wow!

[@gmoney9794]

Both are great no doubt. Just gotta say tho, that overtone on Tony’s snare just kills me. Love Bernards hi hat.

[@marcl.lyndon1826]

love the overtones. Make the drums singing.

[@redbrown7355]

Tony Allen your Bass player was holding you back Sir. And Bernard Purdie...why would any Afrobeat drummer battle a FUNKSTER like you brotha. It's really not even fair.

[@jameskight613]

Purdie's base player won.

[@barbedwirealarms]

It's *bass*, and his name is Roy Bennett.

[@Taniniver]

@@barbedwirealarms the russian guy definitely said "base" player 😅

[@erenduzgunoglu5869]

Tonys Bassplayer just kills the vibes and dont let this killer grooves shine, even downgrades it totally...

[@oduduwachurch7589]

I have always loved something outside the many others

[@anthonym612]

He done did it...he done battled the hit maker Bernard "Pretty" Purdie.

[@marcl.lyndon1826]

Lucky Audience to see them both at one occasion. What a joyful place St. Petersburg can be. Or should i better say could be.

[@sammyjacksonofhollywood1245]

Good job my brothers!(from USA).

[@ingmarslazdins2853]

The Bass battle (in a hope it was an exprompt) is hilarious!

[@mustafamalimi]

Bernard Purdie really showed up with a B8Pro and killed it

[@delepiane]

Roy put on a show, it really make a big difference!

[@NicoNico-79797]

I think I will watch this at least 100 times

[@binkwood]

I don't know that this was a fair battle because Purdie had a much better bass player. Both drummers were great, there was a much greater difference in bass players than there was in drummers...but Purdie was a little better IMO than Allen. Both are monsters. The true illustration of a great musician is being able to take shitty sounding equipment and making it SING and both of these drummers did that which is a testament to their talents!

[@jeremywassell4247]

soo nice i saw tony allen at love supreme at glynde place jazz festival lewes England east sussex nice

[@richardcarrera680]

Where is my horn section??? They are smashing those instruments into dust. This made my day!!

[@nasireloursson9561]

Just sick big up

[@jopyap3791]

The people watching are the real winners here. Seeing this happen is just awesome.

[@MrNikolab]

Фига себе такое в Питере происходило, а я даже не знал (((

[@jagritkashyap9896]

Tony Allen's a gangsta

[@berniz2282]

TWO MARVELLOUS AND LEGENDARY DRUMMERS ^^ !!! RESPECT !!

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Anyone else notice that "Unknown Soldier" by Fela Kuti is very similar if not identical to Sly and Family Stone: "Sing a simple song." Very quick kick pair, to a double stroke right after.

[@JourneyJam]

Unbelievable

[@3rd_eyeairbrush]

Masters AT Work

[@sebastiontyme8256]

Bernard still the master groove man the only one that stands out for me in this what ever this is!

[@dwightgaston6079]

Tony Allen looks like he would rather be anywhere else but here.

[@Diagnosiswhiskey]

Same with the girl right behind him.

[@TheSirEduard]

Money

[@Ash_Hudson]

TBF he's up against Bernard Purdie

[@dwightgaston6079]

@@Ash_Hudson exactly

[@mnmurph]

Strange venue! Appears to be going down in a school gymnasium in rural Russia.

[@bluespig1]

Always somebody in the crow who needs everyone to think they have a deeper understanding than those around them. Insecurity is another word for it.

[@paulcannon5065]

Nice 🤗

[@ArtieStrongManMusic]

Everybody wins

[@TJZ2345]

I feel like this really showcases just how different fundamentally Afrobeat is from American RnB and Funk. The audience can't "hear" the song he's playing along to, but of course they're all familiar with the cliches Perdie is pulling from and it sorta shows on their faces. Quite literally a musical language barrier

[@johndoyle1810]

Lovely rim shot stuff

[@mackaddams2899]

What a battle !!! i am addict to Mr Purdie untill i use the drum stick, but yep! they are two living legend !! those russians dudes ( musicians ...i think) look like in Heaven...I will to

[@ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz]

One of the drummers is really enjoying the experience.

[@lombre23]

From 33:59 to 34:51 the reaction of the man in the middle of the 2 bassists is priceless, all this show was crazy! (At the end, he's like checking his heart beat XD)

[@BlaqRaq]

You can’t give a drummer 5 boring notes in a competition and think he has a chance. Listen to the big guy giving his drummer groove. The next drummer needed a bassist.

[@ayoubmellakh6712]

Tony Allen is very creative drummer

[@patrickgroll2046]

This is totally nuts but it looks like tons of fun

[@Arxitec]

Bass player made the difference. Bernards bass player complimented the drum playing which made Bernards parts more dynamic.

[@osaretinotaniyen6449]

Came here all d way from Instagram...rip tony

[@EarthWindandFirepower0990]

THEY BOTH CAN REALLY PLAY AND BEING THEIR AGES AND STILL SOUNDING THIS GOOD WAS A TREAT FOR ME.THANKS A MILLION FOR THIS VIDEO.

[@MrSirijoejj]

Cool.

[@styrosynth3917]

Purdie has extraordinary good taste and charisma.

[@bastienhumbert255]

Oooh man this is too funky man ooooh maaaaan

[@wizz6648]

Rest in peace mr allen thanks for the grooves

[@tojafato]

Thanks for all🥁🎸🎼🙏💯👍

[@amablehernandez2236]

Buena pelea de gallos de Drums Andrés Bass

[@01taira]

こんな企画がこの世に実現していて、さらに自分が映像を拝めるなんて、まるで信じられない。ありがとう

[@eletonjohns8361]

Pretty Purdie will forever be the King. It’s all about the history of hits behind the man, period.

[@wokeexecutive8288]

This was much more a showcase of two styles as exhibited by top performers, not a judgement of the performers themselves. It satisfies the requirements of a reality TV show while also allowing near unfettered creative expression. If you know a TV producer then you'll want to give them a heads up. ;o)

[@apataye]

I just couln´t help but falling in LOVE with the BLACK DRESSED GAL behind Purdie´s mic. ¡¡¡¡SHE´S THE GROOVIEST!!!!

[@Salodrums]

Goood Brothers

[@sizwendlanzi8181]

After guitar, I'm getting a drum set straight up!

[@haraldpettersen3649]

Sizwe Ndlanzi - You must learn to slapp the bass my friend .