Castle Bastards - Live at Drum Gala, Rovigo Italy

[@robertpien8708]

This guy is so amazing if you really listen to his phrasing and in keeping a steady pulse and speed up time and slow it down by just changing the different subdivisions. His playing is a great Drum lesson in its self . Also a great music lesson be he composed and wrote the music also . What a gift this man is to all musicans . Thank you Virgil

[@iwannabeaho1]

hardly anyone on earth that commits to an art form that sacrifices so much in life. This is all he does...and yoga. That is humbling.

[@ll7868]

This was uploaded at 5am Monday morning in my time zone. Usually Monday mornings are a drag, I watch news and sports updates but not this one, I watched drums. Drums make Monday morning better. Bacon with breakfast will make this Monday morning more better, betterer. But for real, those were some pretty amazing drum skills, I'm wide awake now.

[@levonatkinson]

One of the most forward thinking and moving musicians. Simply amazing Virgil.

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

For a technically gifted beast he sure sounds absolutely musical. He is so much fun to watch :)

[@ekaram63]

I first saw Virgil in early 80s and I was astonished, mesmerised and crushed all at once. His ability and fluid playing could not be denied. After a while however it became boring. He totally overplayed in every song. This odd time thing was his solo obsession. It sounds impossible to replicate only because you are hearing something built on decades of practice. It's like a party trick, but will never apoear in a hit song. It has no place in music. You have to find some musicians to make appropriate noise to fit in with it. Music, like wine, requires taste and sweetness with broad appeal to most pallets. It should flow smoothly down the throat. I want to listen and relax without my brain running into overdrive calculating where lies the up beat or next bar is due.

[@dovahsenbrom836]

@@ekaram63 what amazed me in this performance was that you always feel a steady pulse. extremely consistent throughout the music. Maybe it sounds like gibberish and overdrives you because you gotta practice more rhythm ^^'

[@ekaram63]

@@dovahsenbrom836 complexity does not always translate into something beautiful. This is the best way I can describe. I do not argue the rhythmic precision or flow.

[@dovahsenbrom836]

@@ekaram63 I agree, but "beautiful" is subjective. Plus it doesn't have to be beautiful all the time. Personally I find this type of stuff inspiring in its own right

[@robotpirateisland3430]

@@ekaram63 I understand where you’re coming from, but music isn’t supposed to be anything in particular, it’s a form of expression. Virgil is being honest here. If you don’t like it, then find something simpler and less challenging to understand. There is room in the this world for more than one interpretation of music. No need to suggest that every musician ought to conform to your expectations, that’s just ridiculous.

[@ricibatera]

A humble person and a fantastic drummer. Thanks for share your músic Virgil.

[@bryanmunroe4593]

Inspiration since day 1!!

[@fabfishing7422]

Always a mind-blowing experience to watch Sir Donati play! The Knight at the drum table 💪

[@amoergosum3]

This is incredible....one of Virgil's best performances!

[@ratamacueseven]

#1....Most Brilliant/Creative Drummer Extraordinaire there is !!!!!!!!!!!

[@lucaluzzi3230]

dovrei essere stato al drum galà di rovigo sabato 28 per finalmente ascoltarlo ma grazie a questa buffonata del green pass non ho potuto . l'esibizione doveva essere in piazza ma anche il mal tempo si è messo di mezzo e così decisero di farlo al teatro.virgil è fonte di ispirazione il frutto di un immensa passione per lo strumento .. grazie virgil sei il meglio in assoluto. riusciremo ad incontrarci prima o poi

[@philldrummingsokha2579]

I love this track and the whole album.Virgil thank you, your music will inspire me.

[@sebastienthiffault5475]

I agree

[@radeum1010]

I can’t think of anyone else who can blend a solo with playing the song at the same time and actually make sense of it without sacrificing either..

[@georgejuenger]

So sophisticated and emotional at once. Unique!

[@michaelb.42112]

The Master ....

[@vannistefani936]

Mostruoso....ciao Vanni..

[@joopwolters123]

O yeah superb groove !! Love the snare sound 🤘🤘

[@FusionHowie]

Amazing.... THANK YOU!

[@DefkalionDs]

Out of this world as always 🙏🙏

[@camangoo]

Exquisite as usual Mr Donati!

[@ferrernic]

amazing virgil!, great selection of cymbals!

[@leakifolog]

Dry as a desert. But that's fashionable now.

[@RushianRichard]

@@leakifolog Hi-hat is crispier than sand. Loooooove it!

[@Alexander131191]

Grazie per la tua performance Virgil! E' stato fantastico vederti suonare da vicino. Spero tornerai presto in Italia!

[@NikkiNexo777]

I like a your choice of cymbal sounds for this song.

[@justsomeguywhowatchesyoutu5550]

It's Virgil, it doesn't get any better than that🔥🔥🔥

[@jasonread5017]

Best I have seen he Alien play ever .I use to see the Virgil factor 35 years ago playing in cover bands in Australia . We knew back then he was not from this planet . Met him a few times = sweet humble and generous person .. On Ya VIRG FROM DOWN -UNDER

[@bryanrosa5281]

This is absolutely incredible.

[@franciscojavierruiz7219]

Just amazing, top of the World

[@josephgiarraffa6379]

He’s not normal He’s got a couple of screws loose 🤣 He’s amazing in what he does I watch guys like him and Lang and just get incredibly inspired

[@FollowingNamePolicy]

I believe that, actually, he has tighter, better screws than most of us....

[@edwardwilliamsams6589]

Best drummer alive. Really Beautiful to watch Virgil in action.

[@metrodrumstv]

Just incredible! Also it is amazing that you keep progressing with such a physically demanding approach. You haven't reached your peak yet!

[@tonyitalia5993]

Nice work bro

[@timpricedrums]

Mind bendingly good. 🤯

[@camangoo]

Loving that ride as well!

[@Slipstream0001]

That's a nice ride

[@ryancarver]

🙌🙌 Constant Inspiration!!

[@somenoonsomenoon8874]

Very strong no if ands or buts very beautiful and flowing

[@fabriciofelix7908]

Wonderfull guy this Virgil ..unique in his instrumento...happys

[@TheOlvan]

That'll do, Virg. That'll do.

[@mlklotusmann6749]

Incredible!

[@toomuchfandango]

damn this tune is gold!

[@welmotta8699]

Excellence

[@jasonread5017]

Virgil Fans !!! I am from Australia like Virgil . He played in a Fusion Melbourne Band in 1987 . For us back then ;we had never ever seen a proper Fusion Band =they freaked Australia OUT Album : Loose change live at the grainstore You will love it .I was there . Every drummer from around was there and the piano player is a famous classical and other styles composer now Italians like Virgil practice their art ALL DAY =12 HOURS A DAY ,AS DID THE PIANO PLAYER hOPE YOU LIKE IT

[@glenntant7851]

Agree ...I have a signed album by Virgil "Loose Change" now on my office wall ......Sydney Australia...he's best ever !!

[@capnscarleg]

Impressive, as usual.

[@jimnashdrums]

Sensational.

[@Ayahhepii]

I mind fushion rock, beautifull

[@pinobenatti6798]

Sei unico al mondo 🙏🙏👏👏💪💪🤟🤟🥁🥁😎😎👽👽

[@Xylphon]

Thank you.

[@TheZ056]

Great stuff!

[@RobotChampionSC]

So emotional and so technical at the same time...in my humble opinion he's just simply at the top of the list until some better comes along, which of course would be subjective...or at least tied with all the other greats like Cobham, Rich, Chambers...it's a long list of guys.

[@ArtGuitarLTX]

I want a "sit down conversation and talk" with Virgil and Mike Mangini...please lord make these two greats come together.... unless it has happened and i missed it...

[@GiorgiAkhalaia]

Virgil you are the Beast!!!

[@micheleminerva8464]

Mamma mia ke mostro 💪

[@blujay9191]

I think I spotted a mistake between 1:05 and 1:15 .. See if you can find it. (just kidding. this shit is amazing. VD plays things that no other drummer in the world does)

[@isaacnunes1181]

Sem palavras p esse monstro sagrado da batera

[@jasonread5017]

Was not it amazing back then to hear this band in Australia ?

[@JA-io8nx]

So glad Dream Theater decided against hiring Virgil. He's WELL beyond what they're doing and are far too limiting for him.

[@savagiodesperados9442]

superbe !

[@virguvader9165]

Monster!

[@ZelenskyIsAFed]

Guys what ride is he playing? I know it's Sabian, but man that sounds amazing!!!

[@santiagocabrera2543]

i think is the the Sabian AA Apollo Ride, not sure if is the 24'' or the 22'', one of my favorite rides of the big and ugly collection

[@ZelenskyIsAFed]

@@santiagocabrera2543 thanks!

[@patrick.drummer777]

la foudre !!!

[@nathanatkin1984]

Surely Virgil has explored the possibilities of time and independence further than any other drummer in history? He goes alright...

[@jorgeherreramartinez8589]

Máster!!

[@andym28]

Anyone thinking I wish Allan was here to play over this?

[@matthewtorossi616]

fantastic! drums and cymbals sound great. love the tuning of the drums. big and open. what heads are those? floor toms almost sound like a tympani. thank you

[@bobbyboombatz1489]

He's like Peart, Copeland, Lang, rolled into a blunt !

[@danielefalchetti1732]

Molto notevole ,haaaaaaaa😳😳😳

[@pethercosta9216]

for the love of God ,Virgil...put more videos !

[@t3hgir]

Dream Theater just wrote a song about you???

[@A201290]

Boa 👍!

[@marcelopacheco6574]

🥁🥁🥁

[@SomeOfMyRandomVideos]

Allan Holdsworth on keys?

[@morgenthaler]

More or less. Chris Clark: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYavoaSbmMqIgck

[@АртурКотельников-р2г]

Killer!

[@drumtech6647]

🙌🔥🤘

[@shootsbraw]

🤯🤯🤯

[@SheldonKreger]

Wheeeeeew

[@wuckle]

Just insane!!

[@alankapoka5872]

Is that a Dejohnette china?

[@lifeonmars4151]

so tuning a little higher i C cymbals a little bit more mutated ya it can help blend back into the drums , .

[@FanaticDrummer]

“There is no point to play traditional grip” - Matt Garska… Well Virgil just showed you up youngster.

[@WePlayTheBeatles]

Such an amazing drummer, but that is not music but actually just a display of technique.

[@erikl6988]

What was that

[@patrickmathieu4788]

pfffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff

[@OriginalGaucho]

The cameraman who choose stage right needs a pay decrease.

[@dalestandard1095]

For sure.

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

I can't even listen to it right.

[@ekaram63]

I get it..but... Still think all that odd time stuff sounds shit.

[@leonardobucci6801]

Es un bestia, pero toca tanto que se vuelve repetitivo , mete mucho