Jojo Mayer & Benny Greb improvised Drum Duo Performance

[@ZackGrooves]

Beautiful..

[@benjams9108]

you look familar, can't remember where from...

[@maxisatube]

@@benjams9108 hm same

[@TheBackstagePimp]

The stank face at 9:52. Glad to see Zack here.

[@martindavids2510]

god damn it i was just watching your latest fiverr video... didn't expect you here;))

[@dinospumoni5611]

Hi zacky

[@skhemsun6103]

Benny's floor tom so deep, you can find oil down there

[@bennygrebofficial]

:-)

[@mfihloshitholani2113]

But i mean what about his snare sounding like a legit tom✊🏼

[@joelmarquez4629]

I always try to copy it. Key word TRY lol 😂

[@matthewantonio2165]

Delete this! The Americans will find it

[@papapoodo6685]

Ha ha ha ha ha! So funny like comedy man for the joke make clever. i get joke and laugh so loud

[@ThePoisonDrummer]

Not competing, playing... Making music. awesome!

[@bewareofthelamb6649]

HEADPHONES RECOMMENDED!!! The sound in that room is INCREDIBLE!!! Most certainly enjoyed this one!! Thanks guys!!

[@EarDrumBeatz]

Truth

[@happycanayjian1582]

I took your advice. Not disappointed.

[@joshferreira3802]

Benny’s floor tom is the most beautiful sounding thud ever

[@Tormalchio]

The "thud" comes from doubling the tom with the bass drum (I think).

[@SelfSuckGiraffe]

@@Tormalchio doesn't look like it, at least not all the time. if he is, he's barely tapping the bass.

[@seb4376]

@@Tormalchio it comes from how he tunes it and the fact that he puts cotton balls in it.

[@scottpitner4298]

It cured my constipation 💩

[@thejoeadames7124]

This is how 2 of the best drummers in the world communicate without talking

[@dikbeats2720]

? Jojo is not one of the best drummers in the world.

[@JoelAzia]

@@dikbeats2720 Why?

[@dikbeats2720]

@@JoelAzia I find him annoying and very overrated. Benny however is not. However this jam was a bore to watch.

[@Gruuvin1]

@@dikbeats2720 then bye

[@dominikn19]

@@dikbeats2720 Sorry, but I think you don’t understand music.

[@toomuchfandango]

two drummers actually jamming! instead of just trading. so rare, maybe the first iv seen. They are making music and not just have a big solo over the top each other.and the result? two voices, one mind. Beautiful.

[@shoto8499]

well spoken my friend.

[@acidreflux7449]

Listen to the one by Ari hoenig and Dan weiss

[@JGBDYT]

very rare, not like you comment lol 🤭

[@HernanGnesutta]

in-f#ck1ng-deed

[@anthonyl9126]

Really? Made me fall asleep.

[@pedrobernardo5887]

Wtf.. drum solo that is engaging and not boring at all? Whoa there!

[@forrestthomas5381]

It took these guys ten minutes to get where everyone else would start. It's a great example of how not to "blow your load" in the first thirty seconds of a solo.

[@heavyhauler426]

2 reasons why this comment now: 1) to remind you this video exists 2) This reminds me of In the Air Tonight by Phil Collins

[@armanddutfoy]

When two gods communicate. We must also salute the sound system which is extremely good quality

[@CamiloMoyaBaterista]

Jojo

[@banburydrumtuition8651]

Two of the best technicians and interpreters of rhythm and music there is.

[@andrecunha7887]

This is what drumming is all about... Grooving, having fun and communicating!

[@edwardrusso2140]

Experts in taste, restraint, musicality and placement of beats.

[@Skraboing649]

An amazing conversation between two great musical minds!

[@greatjobsam]

There were parts of this that felt like they could be used in a movie score. No other instruments would be necessary either.

[@La_sagne]

reminded me of a suped up version of the wrench and numbers theme from the fargo soundtrack

[@greatjobsam]

@@La_sagne Totally!

[@angelssanchezluna2179]

So Birdman with Antonio Sánchez

[@greatjobsam]

@@angelssanchezluna2179 That’s it! I was trying to remember which movie I watched recently that had drums as the only instrument as the soundtrack.

[@vincentschaffer7930]

I was thinking the same thing

[@lawrencemartinez3628]

one of the greatest drum duets ever . No overplaying. No competition just pure playing beautifully together . Two of the greatest drummers playing together this is just amazing.

[@LonesomeElk]

No ego. Simply two percussive geniuses creating rhythm.

[@reneconstantin3134]

So much respect between the two, drummer's are the finest musician, they always plays for the song, even when there are no song.......

[@Travmon]

I just loved how comfortable these guys are in their skins. They have nothing to prove, no-one to impress and as a result they were just free to create and flow in the moment. Thanks for a sublime 14 minutes guys.

[@createlovehappy]

This is how you listen to each other. They were both so generous and handed it back and forth. Lots of supporting each other. Great musicians.

[@Nedwin]

Creativity at its peak!! ❤

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

Man, that was great. Not a competition - two musicians playing off each other and with each other. Serious.

[@TroyGrech_In2Drums]

In an age where “Drum Solos” are abundant, this performance leaps out! It took me on a journey, showing beautiful dynamic and rhythmic landscapes. I can honestly say, that was as close to perfection as it can get. Inspiring beyond belief. Thank you soo much for share Benny.

[@ajdrums8075]

Maybe because it's a duet and not a solo?

[@TroyGrech_In2Drums]

Yeeeees! @@ajdrums8075. Thank you soo much for that valuable insight. The fact it's a "duet" is and not a "solo" is why it was soo good. Not the masterful playing and musicality of these 2 particular players. I'm sure I would have appreciated it just as much had it been any other drummers performing, so long, of course, it was a "duet" and not a solo. Please disregard my former comment as from your superior observation was purely based on the idea of a solo improvision and clearly does not apply in this circumstance.

[@ajdrums8075]

@@TroyGrech_In2Drums Hahaha triggered! I found it funny you put quotation and capslock on "Drum Solos" when it is a duet that's all. Feel free to send a link to a solo from either of these master drummers that sound better than this duet? I don't know of any. Why? Because you can't layer the sounds and ideas like this duet as a soloist even if you have Donati like independence and interdependence.

[@TroyGrech_In2Drums]

LOL! @@ajdrums8075 triggered!? Each to their own. Like everyone else, you are entitled to your opinion on anything, and that is totally fine. But honestly, your above comment on my use of grammar to describe the feeling of inspiration this video sparked in me as a player to progress on my own musical journey actually says more about you than anyone else here. It seems sad that people on the internet are compelled to bring others down in an effort to bolster their own personal insecurities. If arguing an insignificant point about a comment on a video really makes you feel better about yourself. Then I conceded. You are right. Have a great day.

[@ajdrums8075]

@@TroyGrech_In2Drums Have a great day too man and good luck with your journey. One tip, choose one or two exercises and exhaust them don't have several things going at once that you don't master and completely own otherwise it won't get used in a live situation. Peace

[@drowebd]

definitely a gorgeous capture of how top musicians see and hear one another; it's lovely to watch the comfort of their interchange become more apparent as they play...also, massive shout out to the hands and engineers what make the actual music with all its rich tonalities come to life.

[@ulihxx]

Extremely tasteful and groovy. Magical!

[@wussly813]

Jojo holding down those brushes in the beginning was awesome. Wish I could flam my feet like Benny lol

[@MrTantarian]

How does this not have tons and tons of views??? It's an absolutely captivating performance 🤯

[@kofoolowe8071]

Beautiful symphony

[@goggie47]

The.... Freakin.... Business!!!!!!!! That room the intimate vibe, the SOUND!!!! 🤯🤯 and then the artists.. Wow to the max!! Wish I was there..

[@c.bet.8038]

Playing is stunnnig. But the soundmix is awsome too.... Best solo/ duo, ever seen... Less can be more!

[@CoinOperatedJunge]

I love the drumsound of Benny Mayer but Jojo Grebs is also very nice! Its so cool how their signiture sounds and grooves combine

[@dng4679]

Someone take the bait, take it!

[@cobra1995xx]

@@dng4679 lol

[@disskuss4268]

@@dng4679 you didnt get it bigbrain

[@nicholasfritzl8261]

Dude...!.... Its mayor grebs n benny jojo... Get it right

[@seppoinnanen5577]

This is what happens when two talents don't feel the need to show off and push as many notes as posible into the room... just great airy groove with nuace and taste

[@vanntooot]

When two of the greatest virtuosos of pocket and groove come together, the inner peace you feel trancends comprehension

[@brbas33]

wow , two masters at work . very cool experience

[@maxxendrums]

Benny‘s floor tom…awesome!

[@JonahtheDrummer]

That was absolutely incredible. Both Grebb and Mayer played with so much groove and creativity not covering each other up once but accenting each other.

[@thesoulgalaxy6390]

Not showing up to show up, but to work in concert creating beauty.

[@sarinsahil]

I met Steve Smith a while back and he said let the music guide you. Exemplified here so very beautifully. I keep coming back to this video :)

[@holzfella7797]

I was there. I was absolutely amazing!

[@seventhquarter]

Very captivating... I went into a trance listening to it on my headphones...

[@umdiscodevinil]

When it comes to drumming, there's nothing more precise and beautiful than Jojo's hands in action.

[@adamalexanderray]

Normally when i've seen two drummers play at the same time it sounds like the drums have been pushed down a set of stairs. It's a mess of noise and clashing parts. This was so tasteful and musical. Great stuff!

[@snackarytaylor]

I have been waiting my entire life for this video. Thank you.

[@drumpetbass]

Did I just watch a 13 minute ad for Sonor drums?! They sound incredible.... and not many drum brands would hold up their end of the deal for this level of masterful playing

[@farshimelt]

All the major brands would do just fine.

[@1dudecrush]

@@farshimelt while I’ve seen Benny make a toy SpongeBob kit sound passable before, Sonor really is a cut above the rest. Germans don’t fuck around, and they’re one of the very oldest drum companies in existence. Lots of time to perfect their quality and sound. Chris Heuer (incredible drum builder/ guru who fixes and spruces up kits so they sound their absolute best) has gone on record as saying Sonor is the only brand that he has never found a bearing edge issue with straight from the factory.

[@yigitdoganay3528]

I simply love you guys

[@ksteak27]

The vibe is epic..... neither trying to out-do the other. Just murder it, simultaneously.

[@An_Arbitrary_Miscellany]

Two phenomenal musicians, so in sync. Creative and technical. So inspiring! Saw you at a drum workshop in NZ back in 2008 or so. Still watching, admiring and learning. Jojo is a new introduction to me but also incredible.

[@bradiporitmico]

the sound of jojo kit is like a Chianti wine, perfectly blended warm but punchy and makes you tipsy

[@JuanderBoyMusic]

You should find a job describing things, that was perfect!

[@papapoodo6685]

Ugh ...

[@espenbusteflexnilssenburke4856]

His drumming would perhaps go well together with liver and fava beans then. 🤫🐑🐑

[@rickeaton3085]

Sangiovese grosso can be tannic and bitter. No bitterness in this solo...

[@TopDownDrumming]

Two masters making magic, just thankful this was captured on video and shared. Thank you!

[@boom_dad]

Both gentlemen with finesse on the drums. Each has a time to speak. 💙

[@thatgamer102]

Never wanted that to end! Amazing!!! That´s what i call musical drumming!

[@AnthonyBowman]

The phrase starting at 11:44 is my favorite, ending in the bell if the ride. Love that so much.

[@piotrek9255]

its really just jojo's style, he's this groovy everywhere

[@SahajoYaahoo]

I am like, why are you both doing this. 😅 This is the first drumming that made me engaged in it until the full video. I was like what's next, and also wait let me listen what's going on. It's so joyful and exciting to listen to. Bang on!!! 🎉

[@d.alexgleason1090]

I could listen to a whole album’s worth of this. Their pockets are so unbelievably deep and tasteful.

[@sunitsikdar2153]

Thank you Benny finally for this video. Such a great dialogue.

[@Joshstix95]

The mix sounds amazing. One of the best I’ve heard in a while

[@leegorman3329]

best bit of drumming i’ve heard in a long time

[@ezarariawan12]

High level of drumming absolutely , but really enjoy to watch this ❤️‍🔥

[@geoffgreen8023]

Very nicely done- good feel, no over the top “ I can play faster and louder than you” they complemented each other and developed that wonderful blending of two kits, two minds. Just great....

[@timoheinrich8763]

My two biggest idols in drumming. Each with such different sound and style. Love how real this feels because of the improvisation!

[@macschomo]

Ein grossartiges Gespräch zwischen zwei Trommlern. Kein Sport sondern ein Gesang. So liebe ich „Solos". Kommunikation pur mit Ohren für den Anderen.

[@markitux]

total synergy and deep connection... not a "drum battle", jus wonderful music! B R A V O

[@이세상-w6k]

무언가 소리를 만들어가는 과정! 살아있는 소리! 심장이 뛰는 사람 둘이서 만들어가는 소리! 울림! 리듬! 그리고 ... 숨소리와 맥박... 또 진정한 드럼악기로 표현하는 언어!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@dewayne3615]

💯🔥🔥🔥🔥✌️

[@MrUtopiaD]

This is a dream come true, thank you!

[@dexterhurrenmusic]

I was just imagining how insane being in that room would be. huge inspiration

[@sanityinaseaofmadness7353]

Oh man, this is what my soul needed...

[@beforelightsout5419]

This is so good its as if they were talking but in a whole different language that we can understand but not through the words of the mouth.

[@JohannaMaroto]

Amazed as everyone who was able to witness this unbelievable session ... I can understand less than a half about what they are doing, but I can't stop feeling amazed... Hi from Costa Rica 👋🏻🇨🇷

[@joueavecpassion]

They blow me away in the beginning of the video, how they use the power of silence 😊 hi from Sénégal 🇸🇳

[@JohannaMaroto]

@@joueavecpassion power of silence, you absolutely right! Senegal 💜👋🏻🥰

[@Scott-pl4wb]

hi from manchester England feeling te drums across oceans 😀

[@hngodesign]

2 drumming legends!! Thank you for sharing this!

[@jim5461]

Jojo Mayer = one of the primary reasons I bought my first kit 20 years ago :D

[@fredmelisano9653]

that was absolutely delicious drumming.

[@travismatern6359]

These two.... so well done and such restraint truthfully.

[@AdamStachelek]

This the simply the best example of double drumming that has ever been. When Jojo played the ghosts to flam Benny’s Tom hits, well that’s a level of simpatico hive mind that I’m not sure I’ve ever seen. So locked. So much music in this.

[@seanmcmorris]

Gorgeous moment. So much interplay and spirit behind those grooves and textures. I had a blast witnessing this. Thank you Benny & Jojo!

[@griffmtb]

Master class in dynamics, groove and improvisation - amazing performance from amazing drummers!

[@noworriesimfijian]

Who says playing the drums is just making noise? These two masters make the drums sing.

[@drummerboy6358]

Man its so crazy to me to be able to witness World Class Artistry being documented at an extremely high quality. Seriously folks listen to this on the best headphone/Monitors you god the Mix is just so perfect. Yet alone the performance is perfect. Extremely inspiring performance thank you so much for uploading!!!!

[@gotzneuhaus9069]

Wow. Just ... Wow. One could almost get the impression that one is listening to things us mere mortals might just be able to pull off, but then you REALLY listen to all the finer notes and concepts and realize rather quickly: Nope, not a chance. And THEN you watch these two playing that stuff, riffing off of each other, thowing ideas back and forth, taking the other one's ball and running with it, communicating with each other, and all the while grinning more broadly by the bar. I could watch these two masters do that for hours. Thank you so much for sharing this with the world, gentlemen.

[@СергейРумянцев-ч7т]

Guys, there was the collaboration of the century for me!! So grateful for that!😍

[@curtisA39712]

This is like therapy to me. Really beautiful work by these guys.

[@Rachelebanham]

awesome amazing superb. I love how they are complimentary - not like a drum battle but sympathetic to each other's styles. Just brilliant

[@leat.4298]

Thank you, Benny and JoJo for sharing that exciting improv performance!!! So inspiring and energizing to witness!! I could not stop smiling the whole time:) Cheers!!

[@julesdrums6167]

Sounds I’ve just never heard before on the drum set. Amazing. It continues to be interesting and compelling the whole time. They’re able to hold so much tension with so much control. It just really gets me going and I can’t quite explain or understand why.

[@climbjay]

The control!!! Such masterful playing. A treat to watch.

[@darkdancer72]

Communication on a high musical level! Great! I had so much joy!

[@TaylorDouglasMusic]

Two of the best! Love the space, the dynamics, the textures. Just sublime!

[@zaksmith9274]

Absolutely breathtaking display of skill, talent and musicality! I’m in awe!

[@KaitsuDrums]

What a Great duo!! It's rare that I can watch a drum solo for this long...and don't get bored :)

[@CallOfDrums]

Two storytellers creating such an amazing tale, I just want to listen and forget about technique and chops! Because you guys "listen" to each other! Brilliant - Thank you, guys

[@ibleebinU]

From micro to macro finesse. Two incredible talents.

[@rilsoe]

This is extraordinarily fantastic and wonderful.

[@Rondo2ooo]

Two of the best drummers Europe came up with the last 15-20 years. Beside Marco Minnemann and Thomas Lang. Very inspirational.

[@benmintz2877]

thank you

[@RomanJan-ng6xe]

The thing is that these two dudes fill every single note with meaning. That's why it's interesting to listen to them.

[@bobgorelick59]

satisfying in every way. pure . thank you Jojo and Benny!

[@Leo_Karam]

Beautiful and true. Thanks for this epic solo Benny and Jojo.

[@agamaz5650]

I cant comprehend how much I love Jojo Mayer. I only wish he came back to his style with Takuya Nakamura.

[@TheBadburning]

That´s pure art. love it.

[@VWkid07]

This was the best thing I’ve ever watched. 👌🏼. Hands down historical. Two of the best drummers of our time complimenting each other through originality and groove. Thank you both for this. 💪🏼

[@giorgiodelrio1177]

Wow!!!!! Jamming and respect! Wonderful!!!!