Crazy Nate Smith drum solo and it will blow your mind

[@pinkyandorbrain]

The landscape of textures this man gets out of a 3 piece kit is just wild. Total mastery.

[@drbobinski1]

Spot on Lindsay. So well said

[@jacobbarlow4667]

Well said indeed

[@johnny5.56]

two piece! Have a nice new year.

[@oneanddone7992]

2 piece. Only drums count. And this is a brilliant solo by a master drummer.

[@jackytoppie5561]

It's not fair

[@mattnieri1202]

His groove is so hot it has its own fan.

[@scottpitner4298]

Haha yep

[@DesignRhythm]

What a respectful crowd... simply amazing performance. Triple cross stick strokes are insanely difficult. Smooth like butter.

[@jackytoppie5561]

The crowd was awesome! Not suprised though...

[@clintshelley1511]

The crowd was great. I hate when an artist is trying to play really quiet and build and jackasses are whistling and screaming. Ruins the shit. Not here.👍

[@yellowquantum4240]

Oooops reminded me of Ralph McDonald and Steve Gadd back in the the day . No doubt this is super cool and creative ....beautiful too !!

[@seekingwisdom8]

Can't help but move everything with grooves like this

[@johnbolongo9978]

This guy has it figured out......great stuff.

[@Ranger1216]

He really got Several sounds from just the rims and sticks….so it to me sounded like a full range solo…..a true musician percussionist!

[@2get2Terrapin]

Absolutely cannot wait til Nate and The Flyers come west

[@catlikethief1718]

Never seen this guy before. I think what I like is the simplicity in using the rim. A 'modern' drum solo would be similar hits but just moved around and it makes it harder to distinguish the accents and patterns, but you can every hit it so clearly on the rim. He could do all that and disperse it through other toms and cymbals, but it wouldn't make it any more or less difficult. This man has awesome stick control and I enjoyed listening:)

[@jackytoppie5561]

The transition at 0:53 is what scares me the most. He can make up such awesome grooves on the spot with the rim

[@MadCritter]

@@jackytoppie5561that’s not even the rim of the snare, he’s hitting the shell of the kick drum!

[@MrSteveC]

The power of the groove.

[@moritzulrich2168]

Bloody hell, that is savage

[@michaelrunnels9846]

Intense!! It’s interesting what emotion he gets with his simple drummer’s voice. I like it!!!!

[@bamadad53]

That is insane!!! Both of my arms almost fell off my body from fatigue just watching this guy.

[@ralphmunn1685]

My favorite drummer. And as an aside, whenever you think that life is hard, just remember that you're not Joe's neck.

[@clumsiii]

Nate's a fav too! So hard to pick a fav fav though - Marcus Gilmore is amazing and i just learned about Makaya McCraven, younger but man. drummers are the heart of any band. I love it when drummers are so creative the band takes the bench for a minute haha

[@danielbe6698]

Although I've had a couple of Mackaya's tracks on my playlists, I really only discovered who he is a couple of weeks ago. His newest release is out of this world phenomenal! That being said, Nate is my drum hero. I have a hard time seeing anyone usurp that place in my mind and heart, although I can absolutely love and appreciate the genius of other drummers and composers too. =)

[@magiklam2991]

it takes a strong neck to handle that amount of f u n k & g r o o v e

[@jackytoppie5561]

harder than steel

[@shawnwilliams562]

Two drums,and whole lotta rythym,and Nate don't need much,yet a showstopper!✊️😎😊🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@johnmercurio8529]

Wow!! Had me on the edge of my seat the whole time!! The Italians have a saying but I'll translate, to do a lot with a little!! There was a whole lot of sound. There was a whole lot of creativity. There was a whole lot of feel and emotional content in everything that he played. So with a hi-hat snare drum bass drum and maybe some percussion instrumentation I must say it is one of the most enjoyable musical moments that I have seen. Miracles and blessings to you always!! Keep your chops up my brother 🙏❤️🥁

[@brianmclendon1647]

Amazing, doing so much with so little ….I love it!!!!!!

[@triskey1]

This is why I have a "nate smith" Playlist separate from my "drumming" Playlist lol. Nate is my favorite drummer, he's like a wizard on the drums it's so amazing how he stretches and messes around w/time signatures and grooves that almost sound impossible sometimes, and while always staying perfectly in the pocket. His drumming is supernatural almost

[@JAMESlock1911]

I enjoyed this. I usually get bored during drum solos but this was good.

[@jackytoppie5561]

It definitely wasn’t boring 😂

[@jimbob3038]

Proof that if your Good, you don't need a 30 drum, 10 cymbal set up kit. 👌🏻

[@solohour]

Wow. Solo of the year for me. Unreal.

[@jackytoppie5561]

Nate really suprises me everytime

[@sionnachs_workshop]

agreed, I haven't seen better! Louis Cole and Nate Wood were throwing serious shapes this year too

[@beverleecambronne6599]

My Gosh. This is a lesson of lessons fantastikia.

[@Olhead718]

One word.... Phenomenal Thank you for the video looking forward to seeing many more

[@djcoolcliff]

My friend and mentor! Nate has played on some tracks for me back in the day and we also played keys together for D Folks!!! He also wrote horn lines for Tha Zone for Freak D back in 97! RVA!!!!!!

[@jackytoppie5561]

Jealous!!!

[@djcoolcliff]

@@jackytoppie5561 I swear you have to hear this guy on keys!!!! A true Fender Rhodes player!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jackytoppie5561]

@@djcoolcliff on my way

[@charlesmauro5905]

To keep it that interesting on two heads and a hat !👍

[@BobSchoepenjr]

The Buddy Rich of the 21 century

[@EmperorsNewWardrobe]

If musicality could flow out of veins, this is what it’d sound like

[@skywalka02]

Love Uncle Nate!!!

[@jeronronnunkoffunk4691]

Outstanding all this with a minimalistic kit 👊🏾🙏🏾🔥🔥🖤

[@johnnyrodriguez8358]

I was in a situation like this. Only kick, snare and hat and was called to solo. Pulled every lick out the hat. Well done.

[@shawncruze2034]

Got video?

[@mikegleim5241]

Damn! You caught a great show! Tho I doubt FF ever put on a bad one. That was a dire segment! Thanks! 💪💪🔥🔥

[@jackytoppie5561]

I'm very gratefull!

[@russbode449]

Only 5 comments!!?? He’s got feel like few others. This is so awesome!!I

[@kanenomoja]

Amazing!!

[@joelharding1586]

Ninja warrior at work.🔥

[@sdjohnston67]

I think James Brown would have totally loved this.

[@norbiudeako518]

Another nate smith played in browns band i believe.

[@valteraugusto6617]

I like this set.

[@Rythyms]

That was dope!!! Rock on brother! 🤘

[@jackytoppie5561]

was awesome!

[@KidTempo]

Freakin’ AWESOME mr. drummer man! 👍🏽

[@kofthebaskervilles]

......he now does the impossible with nothing. So Impressive.

[@clumsiii]

Nate Smith: hold my stick Nate Smith: can do

[@jackytoppie5561]

xD

[@feduppelin4]

Love the urban/latin feel to this... unique and interesting

[@mjm5081]

Thank you for sharing. Happy Drumming!

[@darrellerrad3945]

“I play a 3 piece kit” “Oh, what size Toms?” …

[@jackytoppie5561]

Nate needs the smalles of equipment to make the greatest of sounds

[@marshallcj1]

It's actually a 2 piece kit, you only count the shells

[@ChristopherDillman]

My NYR for 2023 - Watch more Nate Smith videos.

[@jackytoppie5561]

It’s worth it

[@DrummerDanny76]

So good !!!

[@SamuelGarcia-jt4rg]

Underrated is the way to go…😱

[@jackytoppie5561]

This is phenomenal

[@imslicc]

Seems like he puts music(ality) first, and that's what makes it sound so good

[@jackytoppie5561]

It’s unfair how he makes a small kit sound this big

[@Frejborg]

Musicality is almost always more important. Only if proficiency is the distinct thing on display is it the other way around, in my opinion.

[@mchaggis622]

That exactly right. Musicality first

[@danielm3835]

Mind not blown 😢

[@tombouchard9606]

Very cool

[@marksoftime]

When you realise he doesn't even hit the hi-hat until 4 mins

[@jackytoppie5561]

And he still makes it sound better than most of us do with sticks

[@citydrums7525]

Dope.

[@jackytoppie5561]

yes indeed!

[@generalleigh7387]

Them grooves are thicc.

[@wendysfriesready296]

Song?

[@friobeats]

Some delusional drummers in these comments. To whichever drummer wrote "give me some time" and you could learn all the licks: How much time you need just to cop the combinations in between the 3:00 and 4:00 mark? I'll spot ya five years. As for Neil, I bet he'd be the first to tell you Nate's finesse is on a whole different level.

[@eden_machine]

Anyone know what the tune at the end is?

[@wshelnutt10]

What does he put on his snare at 3:09? I want it

[@jackytoppie5561]

I think it’s something from big fat snaredrum (BFS). He likes to use those.

[@disf5178]

"will blow your mind"... Yeah, that's fair.. thats about right

[@chicanochops]

Man’s in there!

[@drumdrummer4685]

Life altering

[@erik198]

I’m blown away. How? I mean I know, practice,,, but… how?

[@syno9211]

Unreal!

[@jackytoppie5561]

You should've been there...

[@thanksyoutubefortakingmyhandle]

playing this @ x1.25 speed pretty sweet

[@daviddebuck9727]

Lovely wow you make Buddy Rich look like A beginner

[@jhardy0786]

Nice

[@patricktiglao]

HOLY S%^$!!! My God man!

[@drummersagainstitk]

Doing the job well.

[@jackytoppie5561]

He masters his job

[@eddiemichaels6285]

What's the name of this band?

[@hermitthefrog8951]

Imagine what he could do with a two, or even ONE piece kit!!!!! 🤯

[@insanedrummer89]

Holy moly. I’d love to see him and Benny greb Jan out together

[@jackytoppie5561]

That would be awesome!

[@herychauvin9822]

Yessssss ! 🔥👌

[@lucasbuchanan6939]

Dang he gets a lot of grease in that funk

[@jackytoppie5561]

Very greasy

[@drew-shourd]

Dat was funkier than Sasquatch booty in late July...

[@butuh1324]

He’s a monster. Totally cool. I dig the three piece set up and he says a lot with it. Obviously a major player. And I like the band as a whole, but I have to say you only need to hear about two of their songs to get their entire thing. To me it sounds like everything they do is just the same song. There’s very little variation.

[@deville3319]

That bassist too

[@jackytoppie5561]

Joe dart is insane

[@spillmill]

He plays it on a stand???

[@oakgroove6757]

I mistake him for Nate Wood

[@jackytoppie5561]

Thanks for all your comments guys! I hope you learned something from this mastermind of a drummer🔥 I have some other video’s of him as well, make sure to head over to my channel and check them out!

[@betocampos6220]

The guy on the bass is getting down

[@jackytoppie5561]

That’s what he’s famous for! Joe dart is something else

[@ericfrederickson2692]

Holy hell

[@Marreroortiz]

Who said you need cymbals??? MY GOD!!!!

[@yez1062]

Is this a trap music drum solo

[@jtf9670]

I am certain this drummer Never even bothers with wallets on snare drums or jingles on Hi hats

[@oscarramirez644]

Uff 👌

[@clumsiii]

Wait i've seen those jumpsuit guys on guitar before === nate was just guesting w them? must've been a guest

[@elahem6940]

Fearless Flyers; not a guest, he's part of the band

[@illia_simenko]

Not just guesting. It's The Fearless Flyers

[@elahem6940]

@@illia_simenko hello?

[@jackytoppie5561]

Nate is part of the band, I'd think it's a bit uncomfortable to be drumming in a jumpsuit

[@guidoreichling6516]

Variationenreich

[@themodsify]

This guy would sound so much better with more drums but then he wouldn't stand out.

[@RodZilla11]

So what does he sound like on a full 9 piece set with cymbals? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@idigbebop]

Eh. More impressed he figured out how to take a smaller Uber to a gig.

[@KAG-tn2mi]

Way way better than looting. 👏 👏 👏 👏. This is how it's done.

[@dalezegarelli5553]

Peart of rush needed 20 different drums to make the same sound.

[@edellis515]

BBad ass!!

[@GL-xg1tt]

マラカス振りながらドラムって叩くって……

[@kkdeveauxgue4203]

I was good,but not that damn good,sounded like 2 drummers,Amazing😂

[@MRCATL3]

You people haven't seen Buddy Rich and/or Max Roach

[@AJ-fe8om]

The first time three guitars added nothin’

[@chorchaneli]

პიზდეც

[@NOAHCASAS]

COPYING THAT "STEVE JORDAN" STYLE

[@MarcoPollo77]

Less is more

[@ghostnoterboomboom9119]

He's cool. No mind blown. 😐

[@josephgiarraffa6379]

It was ok now a drum solo to me I mean he’s a bad ass groover but you want a drum solo a working put together drum solo listen to Buddy Rich or Neil pearts drum solos You will never see solos like that again

[@bruceamitchell]

Terrible camera work.

[@jackytoppie5561]

Wasn’t really close to him and preferred watching him over recording. Sorry!