Becoming A Chameleon Behind The Drums | Harvey Mason

[@basilrug]

Harvey has got a couple of things in his playing that almost none of the others have... subtlety and space. He's not afraid to let the rhythms BREATHE...unlike most if the rest who pile on the notes, filling up all the space. A master rhythm craftsman and somebody we should all pay attention to and learn from!

[@nardinyouryard]

Exactly

[@slickingdom]

Interesting fact: The Herbie Hancock album, "Head Hunters" (1973) was the biggest selling “contemporary” Jazz album of all time, until George Benson released "Breezin" (1976). The common denominator of both of these records is Harvey Mason, Sr. #provenhitmaker

[@gringochucha]

And don't forget Donald Byrd's "Black Byrd" (1973), also a big hit!

[@roeperk8595]

I am pretty sure Miles Davis "Kind of Blue is the top selling jazz album of all time...

[@slickingdom]

Roe Perk Yes!! Miles!! I believe I meant “contemporary” jazz album. I actually read that somewhere.

[@fibboobbif]

not to forget Lee Ritenours "Captain Fingers" from 1977... That blew us all from any sofas even in europe

[@aramfingal]

His drumming on headhunters is why I'm here! 😅 An absolute legend.

[@nickavenoso7851]

24:07 That’s one of the most cleanest buzz rolls I’ve ever heard. Harvey’s just incredible!

[@DrumLaw]

His ghost notes are smooth as hell, on all drums, not just the sane drum. He makes one drum sound like several ones. I also noticed he switches from traditional do matched grip when necessary. Truly a great drummer. And overall very good lessons. :)

[@snartle]

there’s so much to take in from harvey’s playing. i’ve learned an insane amount from this video.

[@lundsweden]

Harvey Mason, you still got it, just blown away with your drumming!

[@keepit350]

Damn! Touched me from the first beat, this guy has deep emotion in each note!

[@MrBarryhutch]

I’m a Harvey fan from way back, my favorite cut of his is Lee Ritnour captain fingers, explosive innovative!❤️

[@jarrahdrum]

Dave Grusin, Mountain Dance album was where I first really listened to Harvey Mason.. my ears grew that day

[@jonathandavis9504]

Harvey has the ultimate feel he is a legend and an inspiration 🙌

[@jimmyreid235]

.... intended to say Harvey Mason represents our instrument with class,professionalism and a spirit of giving that we should all strive to achieve. This video reminded me that our instrument does not have to be molested to sound good. If I had a choice to study with anyone, it would be Mr. Harvey Mason.... Good job Drumeo - thank you Harvey

[@ernestmorellsr7929]

One of The Best Studio drummers in the world.

[@timpricedrums]

He plays the way he communicates. Softly spoken and considered. No wasted words. He is a very musical and intelligent drummer. Thanks for another inspirational video. 👍🏻😁

[@salrodriguez51]

Nobody better than Harvey when it comes to finesse and pocket .. Amazing discography and still going strong 🙏🏼

[@scottloveday8598]

Harvey Mason ,,wow, it doesn't get any better when it comes to making sense of the main role of playing drums, not about being flashy,,, just playing the music and making it sound great.. but the genius can be flashy too when the music calls for it. His drum sounds and textures are amazing.

[@Gdude62]

Harvey, one of my favorite groove masters!! As most here, I discovered him through Herbie back in 73. This interview really demonstrates his dynamics, touch, and musicality. His touch is light but commanding. Still killin' it!

[@KONAMAN100]

Outstanding. Art meets drumming. Great great performance. Stunning playing.

[@ibleebinU]

I love Harvey! His drumming has inspired me to a world of micro dynamics. It's where the creative fun is.

[@ericwilhelm2941]

His Solo toward the end of the Lesson is Creativity at its best . I wanna say he sees images pictures scenes . At least me he took into a Movie with his Solo . Inspirational !

[@slickingdom]

I've been listening to Harvey Mason's work since about 1973 around the time when he appeared on the Herbie Hancock Head Hunters album. His body of work is staggering to say the least and this lesson was a sheer joy for me to watch. DAMN!!!

[@drumdude46]

Like a fine wine.... wow. Love the Classics. and by that i mean, the "Classic Drummers'. Like Harvey. So understated, tasteful, elegant, and seasoned! best combination, right there!

[@hyda-jameshill1035]

Finally!!!!! Harvey Mason!!

[@ChristianAndrew1.4]

Agree!

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[@dnjazz6840]

Yes!!!!!

[@ernestmorellsr7929]

Man I do agree with you 100% I really can't understand why it took Harvery Mason this long to show up... no matter what you say, Harvery Mason just did not realize he had a huge followers. Man when I first heard him with Herbie Hancock, 73 or 74 ! I was like " who is this drummer that can plays in that time syncopation? Take Five, pops got a brand new bag, cold sweat the girl from Ipanema, all of these drums sycophants had a profound effect on lots of drummers in the funk and jazz world, but when I heard chameleon!! No! It must be a machine, yeah, a machine, ain't no drummer can play like that, that's impossible, where's the ONE, or the one-na- two-an - the excetera excetera, no it must be a drum machine, oh everyone knows Herbie Hancock is sorta of side ways with his music, Naaa, there ain't no drummers who can play like that.

[@paistefever]

A living legend! Grew up on An Evening with Fourplay DVD. He started my love for piccolo snare! :). Thanks for the killer episode!

[@Tadaia]

He’s scary good. I stopped to comment because I’ve been watching that dvd lately and will let it play in the background while doing chores. Amazing touch! One of the greatest ever.

[@bodoschopfdrums249]

saw Harvey Mason live in 75 what a jive!!! a great drummer, I love it the way he grooves!!

[@Jason5818UI]

Harvey is a legend....this man doesn't get the credit he deserves...if your a fan of steve gadd then you should you should be a fan of Harvey Mason because ...they have a similar style but Harvey influenced Steve and 1970s Harvey Mason was a monster no comparison his style of groove was ground breaking

[@robertomagalhaes3235]

A true artist, a true gentleman, so happy to see him here!

[@Manteego25]

Harvey was one of the first drummers that I patterned my playing after. :)

[@heartbandrecords6582]

these 2 side snares sound soo dope!!!

[@BobSaint]

Got to know him trough Johnny Hammond and other Mizell bros productions, only later I found out that he plays on a massive volume of albums I love. The man is a session/studio whale, one of the greatest ever, it's so nice to be able to watch this video.

[@baitcandy]

What an impressive gentleman and legend. Holy smokes this fella is smooth as silk on the kit. What a pleasure to watch. So much wisdom to glean from this man. Talk about a great role model!!

[@glennracoma7481]

World Class drummer - Harvey Mason has and will always in all time be my fave drummer/musician. His playing in my earlier years (till today) has been a major influence and inspiration on how I approach any music I play today on the kit. So Righteous!!

[@toddliggett4093]

Love listening to him talk. Such confidence and yet so relaxed. Not trying to prove anything, just solid chops, feel, groove, and an impressive pedigree that spans decades. Thanks Drumeo and thanks Harvey.

[@nidgen5523]

One of my all time heroes. A true talent. Thank you.

[@MadEagleUSA]

Fantastic! His main snare drum is super sensitive, and his Tom's are very musical. Great lesson and interview! Loved it.

[@gmoney1592]

Wow . Now that’s what I call smooth and steady. Nicely done . Kit sounds amazing . Playing was how it should be !!!!

[@petertrotman7708]

Absolutely thrilled you guys have finally got Harvey on. Proper Legend. I know anyone who knows him have there fave tunes but here's a few that still blow me away today. Donald Byrd : Change, the underrated hi-hat work on that track is killing. Wilbert Longmire : Black is the Colour, His groove on the whole track is just relentless and last but certainly not least George Benson : The World is a Ghetto, Daaaamn!! The most amount of freedom I've ever heard from any drummer but he keeps it so very tasteful, also the best groove outro you'll ever hear. No, Thank U Mr. Mason.

[@mikelealbadrummer]

This lesson deserves more views, criminally underrated video.

[@mjulio71]

THE KING of groove, sound and taste. Thank you, Drumeo - Another great one!

[@philoneill9865]

Brilliant. I saw play in Tokyo a couple of years ago. Pure joy for him and the audience.

[@mjulio71]

I oughta keep coming back to check out The Legend Himself at least once a week here. His touch and musicality are so inspiring.

[@adrianlyord3978]

The sound of his Drums including the cymbals is amazing!

[@TancrediLoCigno]

omg, when legends play is another level

[@larsq6128]

I can't believe that we have Mr. Harvey Mason on Drum , too ! Great works !!

[@glennracoma7481]

Been an inspiration as a drummer since the 70s'. Saw you with Chameleon at Blue Note Hawaii was great...Keep on keeping on Harvey!

[@jas_bataille]

You listen to the same track of his 4 years prior, and you can tell the insane improvement he made upon himself since then. This man rolls ghost notes.......!!! Been playing that song since 1974. Is still working on it. If that ain't dedication...!!!

[@davemik12]

Unbelievable touch, musicality and attitude

[@derekdauchan2741]

Always loved Harvey Mason's playing. The taste, feel, the emotion... Some play the drums, some use the drums to play music.

[@TheDrumhead54]

Harvey Mason and all around musical drummer/percussionist and composer he's an inspiration to me as a drummer and percussionist! Glad Drumeo got him for drum session to encourage!

[@iansullivan9738]

I've never wanted more than one snare on my kit. Thanks to Sr. Mason, I now want three. Amazing grooves on this fellow.

[@alejandroarevalo735]

Thank you for elevating this style of drumming too!

[@bertramattles1695]

I really enjoyed listening to Harvey Mason on Earl Klugh´s song Long Ago and Far Away originally by James Taylor. I love the smoothness of the drumming accenting the guitar by Klugh.

[@kaleidoscopesdannybrigman2061]

he keeps everyone he works with together so tight and precise brilliant drummer keep rockin cheers Dan

[@jojoremeny]

Great drummer ,I used to and still jam to chameleon ,those offbeats and the section on original chameleon where he does a fast samba beat with those ride patterns ,so grooving and beautiful.. A pure Craftsman and groover at work ..a great inspiration ,thanks Harvey. Greetings from England

[@babyjesuslovesme1219]

This is just a joy to listen to

[@onceovereasy1529]

Harvey's a true legend in the business....an amazing career and he's still experimenting with different sounds. Note the very sensitive and delicate snare sound on this video. Always enjoy listening to Harvey..the pro's pro. Thanks for the video.

[@channelone2108]

Captain Fingers is my favorite track Harvey played on...LISTEN TO IT...IT WILL BLOW YOU AWAY!!!

[@JazzyJ5G]

Harvey has a beautiful touch/feel in his playing. His snare drum sounds so sweet!-just right!

[@rhythmantic]

Yea, this cat be smooth and grooving! I've digging Harvey's drumming since the early 1970s. The guy plays everything. "Summer Breeze" by Seals & Crofts is a favorite track that Harvey was on the session.

[@vintagedrummer79]

I'm almost 100% certain that Jim Gordon played on that track. Not Harvey.

[@handidrummed]

Harvey isn't credited as playing on that album

[@gregpeller9181]

"Just totally on another planet with his playing and a class act at that also.... I thoroughly enjoyed both the groove and his magic touch on the cymbals. Canopus drum sound awesome and I've never played them before but I've heard about them on occasion and Harvey's been playing them for quite a few years.

[@dishchris7139]

Mr. Mason if you see this, which im sure you wont, so ill speak first person. I studied harvey's styel starting with what he did on "so this is love", george Bensen. The drums during middle part solo, and at the tail end of the song. This playing styel helped emensily in developing my own styel. In fact if you listen to me play you'll find some familiarityes. Intermeshed with in my own personal styel. Because of that George album i spent hours, weeks months playing back at slow spead and compleatly learned the drum parts Mr. Mason played for the entire song this is now a pernament part of my drum playing styel

[@kildaremelo6340]

Great Harvey Manson. One of the best drummers of world

[@luiszuluaga6575]

A truly generous human being.

[@JETX1990]

That is the most sensitive snare I've ever heard! It picks up the lightest ghost notes so easily. The snare wire feedback that happens when he hits the toms is crazy though. Sounds like he has 7 snares haha.

[@WHY70122]

you missed the part that he has control over the whole freaking drum set. look how he buzz the snare, as smooth as a feather touching the water :D

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

My Ludwig 402 Supraphonic is stupid proof like that :)

[@sticktrik]

JE...It’s called “Touch”..which a lot of the younger players have no fucking clue of!!!!!!!

[@sharper9009]

truthbtold There is no question this man has “touch”, but that snare is totally fucked up sounding. It sounds as if the sound man just cranked the highs on the snare mic. Horrible sounding to me

[@josteinv.jordet257]

@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 400 is better!

[@cymbalspecialist]

This was a particularly good episode. Mr. Mason's playing speaks for itself. To Drumeo host, let me say nice listening and thank you for letting Harvey speak. Great respect shown and a nice chill episode. Nice work.

[@vaughnchauncy8360]

Wow,his snare sounds almost like a cymbal,incredible,I love it!

[@simonstuart1325]

his time is incredible and his touch amazing

[@sashacarter8187]

Harvey Mason is my grandpa! I love it Pops!💜👍

[@jarrahdrum]

the control and musicality

[@roeperk8595]

Harvey has a laid back playing style. Finesse all day.

[@michaelmonaco5837]

Harvey is a gentle force behind the drums. Simply a touch god. Seen and met him several times with Lee Ritenour. He showed me to reverse the hi hats cymbals. Heavy top which is more meaty but less effort to perform. Soulful is not descriptive enough for Mr. Mason.

[@suspower]

That last track was killer!!

[@damstevieray]

Man your touch your sound your snare ... You are a master !

[@TheKiddOnDrums]

Harvey is my favorite player in my Canopus family ❤️

[@mostafatibhiri9885]

Thaink you drumeo and thank you Mr. Harvey Mason

[@drycoconut5898]

Love his touch!! Great feel...

[@afterhoursafv5366]

This needs to be on every channel

[@pavelguitar1]

sofisticated playing...so smooth.amazing

[@vb6427]

Very amazing player. It's inspiring to see someone having so much articulation/precision in his playing.

[@salthedrummer1]

Harvey one of my all time favorites!!

[@alexsalinas32381]

Love the song silver streak! Reminded me a tiny bit of my favorite heatwave song at moments!

[@ericwilhelm2941]

WEEKEND IN L.A. LIVE WITH RALPH McDONALD ON PERCUSSION , First time i have heard consciously Harvey Mason . I am sure i heard him on other recordings

[@Ohm51]

Don't know what you guys did ... Or what Harvey did in tuning and mixing this kit ... but those snares and hats are carrying an added element of sizzle that sounds just amazing. Masterful drumming, touch, and feel from Harvey in these tracks. Beautiful and inspired playing.

[@jimmyreid235]

Harvey Mason ... What a great musician. This man is humble and sincere. He represents our instrument inmanner

[@choko1168]

Harvey Mason- Drummer extraordinaire!

[@pnsmith2001]

First time of hearing this guy... Completely blown away.. I listen to mostly tech death metal for the drumming.. but damn this guy is smooth and each note sings... Very impressed...will check out this guy's stuff for sure.. 👍

[@georgegilmore6993]

Get ready for a marathon of listening.

[@dannyjohnson9248]

Harvey still got the groove !

[@andrewbintang4591]

harvey mason used to be called swiss clockwork because his timing was perfect. he was the one drummer that everyone wanted on their record. his sound and above all precision on the drums was unmatched. his snare on dave grusin's rag bag from the mountain dance album is what a drummer's dreams are made of. only carlos vega could match that with grp's live in session. george benson's valdez in the country is another gem. or harvey's work with the brecker brothers and the headhunters. harvey mason deserves so much more respect than he's gotten so far.

[@andrewbintang4591]

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[@timothydunn1603]

Pure class a master of his craft making everything look so easy

[@HaakonGraf]

proud to be part of this with my tune " The Bird "

[@Joesfosterdogs]

this is very mature playing...how to compose a drum part! those toms are TOMS...WOW...you dont hear the melody much today like this...without naming a big name drummer, harvey sums up what i dont care about his playing despite being very technical...he sounds like he takes his practice routine to the songs over let the music dictate...exactly what Lee Sklar says as well!

[@21Danieltbs]

His work on Lee Ritenour's, "Lee Ritenour And His Gentle Thoughts (1977)" album is amazing stuff. If you haven't heard of it, I'd definitely recommend it. He worked with a couple of Japanese musicians too. A guitarist named Masayoshi Takanaka on his album Insatiable High has Harvey Mason, Chuck Rainey, Lee Ritenour, Ed Greene and the Tower Of Power Horn Section, an all star line up in that album.

[@robertboyle1368]

Harvey i love the jazz shoes..i used to play drums with those..very comfortable and you can really feel the bass pedal...

[@GSA_Drums]

I Love those mallet sticks that he Uses. I accidentally ordered them trying to find a quieter stuck to practice with. They give a great tone. Great drummer and great lesson. One of my favorite :)

[@shawnm4kq]

such a musical player, lots to learn from this cat

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Lots to learn from even the worst or newest, most clueless players, and worst conditions much less the cream of the crop :)

[@EliPoli64]

I came here because of an ad, and I stood for the lesson. Thanks Drumeo!

[@paconunes2836]

Wise drummer. Sixteenth note to beat time on the hit-hat. A precision of awatchmaker !!!!

[@adrianlyord3978]

One of the greatest groove Drummers Alive!!! Check out the song "Misdemeanor " by Foster Sylvers which he played on! Thanks for sharing this!

[@zacharymartin5199]

Wow i used to listen to that when I was young but never knew that was the man behund the groove

[@adrianlyord3978]

Zachary Martin yes Sir

[@bennymalone]

What a class act

[@gadymarcus5297]

oh wow phenomenal sound and talent love it

[@bobweber4140]

Thankyou drumeo thankyou Harvey beautiful hands