Danny Carey - Solo (The Downtown, Farmingdale NY)

Danny Carey preforms a section of solo during his clinic sponsored by Paiste. (2003)

[@Soter94]

Someone may think that Danny is ONLY able to carry 4 rythms with 2 legs and 2 arms, but if you look closely at his eyes he is blinking in a 5th time signature.

[@MrPyroguru]

His hair is blowing a sixth signature! LOL

[@aliceinchains7325]

And maybe he could do the seventh one with his little man.

[@torinthunder3039]

@@aliceinchains7325 By “his little man,” do you happen to be referring to Maynard?

[@stevendaniels8337]

@@torinthunder3039 Actually, Danny named his penis Maynard. And some say he uses it as a 3rd drum stick on Vicarious and Lateralus. That’s why he’s always wearing shorts.

[@drindy5166]

For years and years I have been convinced, show after show... he is not human. He is an alien wearing human skin lol. His druming is next level mastery.

[@davidmerrill6246]

To all condescending: this drummer has spent an unimaginable amount of hard work and time mastering a formulation of drumming that has changed the very idea and art in such a way, that countless others have dedicated their own time and effort just to copy the originality of his work. If nothing else, that in itself shows the authenticity and true time-spent creativity that can not be bought, only earned. So to all nay-sayers and criticizers, hold your tongue and enjoy the music.

[@smorcsavage9234]

who naysays danny carrey looooool, everybody can agree that he is an amazing drummer.

[@HRRRRRDRRRRR]

There's a lot of envious retards out there, e.g. the fucccbois who downvoted this. Undeniably legendary drummer.

[@LostCause36]

David Merrill agreed. The haters are usually people who prefer other instruments over drums or want some kind of hyper beat that lacks uniqueness and originality. That's the thing with Danny. Tool is one of hose bands like AIC where the other instruments normally revolve around the drums and Danny does it consistently and like no other. Same reason I like Chris Adler. When you hear him, you know who it is and that's an impressive trait in drummers.

[@sn47som]

Yup hes one of the greats

[@dieggosilva9909]

David Merrill I couldn’t agree more. I’m classically trained, and been drumming for nearly 15 years. 10 years ago I fell in love with his playing, and I’ve been studying him ever since. It’s incredible how after learning his style, music today - to play by ear- is a breeze. 4/4 ain’t got shit on me.

[@skottydog4089]

I was there! It was a drum clinic with Carl Palmer! Carl Palmer has the crowd eating out of his hand, and showing technique and explaining how he does what he does! Danny was so nervous! He told us at the beginning that he has to do these sorts of things for his sponsors and that he was way more nervous standing in front of us (200 ish) that when he plays in front of crowds of 15,000 people because he can hide behind his set and doesn’t have to talk! He was so humble and amazing! He is a monster, both in drum ability and physique. I’m 5’6”, so he was like looking up at a building. He played ‘The Grudge’ over the album, and 2 other songs I can’t remember. That solo, and more discussion. I almost didn’t go b/c it was on a Sunday afternoon. I would have never forgiven myself. It was amazing

[@natevm7888]

because of your comment I just went and checked out Carl Palmer for the first time and I can't believe I never heard of him as a classic rock fan I'm shamed,wow phenomenal drum solo he has the speed of Buddy Rich, Neil Peart

[@harrykadaras9459]

@@natevm7888 Palmer was at the top in the early 70s...but every time I say that I get attacked by the LZ/JB fanatics that insult me and call me stupid.

[@ram11198]

@@natevm7888 check out palmer on the California jam KZbin video. Amazing solo

[@TruthHidden]

I was 14 when I saw this live and felt that I was touched by God.

[@davidvincenti7969]

​@@harrykadaras9459No attack here. Palmer was (still is) phenomenal.

[@davidnissim9203]

This is DANNY CAREY we’re talking about. That wasn’t a solo for him, he was just getting warmed up for the next show.

[@DylanStudniarz-ww9zd]

Fr

[@StevenMartinOfficial]

I like the part where he hits the drums with the sticks

[@vincent-ow8ss]

I like the part where you made a funny joke (Time stamp in case you were wondering when) 6:11

[@josephgus5638]

Me too

[@gurukimci]

No legs using pedals? I think he must have done that atleast..twice.

[@michaelkingsbery1083]

me too

[@ianhubbard1186]

We all do

[@SystemDryfter]

The control with that high-hat/snare is ridiculous. Honestly. This man is an animal. That animal instinct with the pure thoughtless control. My god.

[@olivermahoney3429]

He's a trained jazz drummer

[@croakingfrog3173]

It's not thoughtless but yes he's amazing

[@BlueHopi144]

@@olivermahoney3429 like Jimmy Chamberlain of the Pumpkins

[@rhidlor8577]

i love watching masters do their work

[@JasonSallinger]

not cool, how the guy in the beginning calls him a tool

[@AR-lf4df]

im guessing youre joking.

[@AR-lf4df]

im guessing youre joking.

[@webhancherx]

nice guess bruh

[@milltenn1422]

This...

[@brendontompa-clinch2306]

@@AR-lf4df r/wooosh

[@davidnissim9203]

He’s not even using 1% of his power.

[@JoshInYaa]

ITS OVER 9000!?!?!?

[@Edelweiss1102]

This isn't even my final form

[@DavidS-rd7kr]

i doubt that he needs to, in a small room

[@afterhours5953]

Makes me want to put my set on Craigslist.

[@Vegan_Kebab_In_My_Hand]

Dude are you sure you deserve the money?

[@Calebhd_]

After Hours why do people make comments like this? He didn't get this far from nothing lol

[@isaiahmeyers1464]

I"m going to donate my kick drum to the homeless. No worries. They will get more usage from it than anyone XD

[@Kocis19]

Made me put myself on Craiglist

[@MaynardOwns]

Hope you just chose to practice instead.

[@bradharris1061]

For a solo, I wouldn't expect anything different from him, this is what has characterized the whole legacy of Danny as a drummer, with his unique style and intricate placement of every note. He's by far my favorite drummer, there are tons of great drummers out there and obviously everyone has their own style and taste of music and would either disagree or agree. But for sure pro danny carey, he really thinks outside the box and I love ATTEMPTING to play to their songs because it challenges me as a drummer as well. I too like coming up with something thats not a cookie cutter beat, but is at the same time tasteful to the sound of the music. I'm no pro drummer at all, quite frankly I suck, but drumming is a passion of mine and I always enjoy watching all kinds of drummers with crazy talents and abilities. But even out of all those other drummers, Danny Carey has always stood out to me. He's been very influential to the drumming world thats for sure, I don't know, those are my thoughts for whatever they're worth.

[@IamGoth26]

i agree ticks and leeches is my favorite of him .

[@Junkboy_jp]

Man, it’s just something about him. I try so hard to get into other drummers even his own influences. I just have such a hard time keeping interest because Danny just pulls all my interest back into him and I’m just like how is this guy influencing me that much. Like i want his style naturally to be mine. the biggest thing I always think of when I’m trying to play like him is he always says “I play songs not beats, I always wanted to play songs even when I was a kid it’s not about the beats everyone gets caught up in the beats.” And if you isolate his drumming, you can just hear all the song in the drum track. that’s my favourite thing about him. I can only imagine how he sounded when he was in a TV band! That’s where his time is signatures come from I think it’s just he’s feeling that song so much it’s just you can’t contain that much song in a 4/4 lol i’m no pro I am very new at drumming but I’ve been listening to tool forever. He is the soul purpose why I bought a drum kit.

[@marlahernandez9267]

I think he's the greatest drummer of all time.

[@LeToplache007]

Wilbur Wafer If you are going to dismiss his opinion of the best drummer in the world by telling there is no such thing as the best drummer, and then stating your own opinion so it doesn't sound like you disagreed. I love people like you. Stick to one thing you said ffs.

[@LeToplache007]

Wilbur Wafer I don't know what you are saying but you don't sound smart by saying that.

[@sidgar1]

You're not wrong. Honestly, any of these greatest drummers could have that said of them and not be wrong. There's more than one color in that perfect rainbow!

[@erich7662]

Marla's right.

[@Daily_Bassist]

It’s a definite race between him and Dave Lombardo

[@michaelrhoads7448]

I guess I just have to admit that I'm never, ever, gonna be this good at anything....

[@SkullScoper]

Yes you can :), just practice

[@smorcsavage9234]

if anything this should give you feeling to want to play, god every time I watch any drum video I just wish I could play my drums again.

[@Itstwofourteen]

I bet he felt the same at some point in his life... until he said fuck that and decided to work hard towards it.

[@Ch0obyHD]

Yeah man erazerhead and tool it just fits....😋

[@adityatyagi4009]

“Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right.” - Henry Ford.

[@dreameater5360]

You could only be critical of this if the technique, timing, and cleanliness of what you are seeing has muddled your senses and you have become angry, confused, jealous, and critical. In summary, they don't like this because they know 0% about drumming and perhaps music as a whole. This video is concentrated humility and it's inspiring.

[@ascendrealize5194]

This man is playing in so many different timings it’s mind blowing

[@mookyyzed2216]

His playing is so fluid. I remember reading an interview he did and he explained how much he works on that. Even as an adult he was working with a drum teacher and that teacher basically taught him how to play as relaxed as possible. Danny really drove it home on how important that is to him. This solo, to me, is a perfect showcase of this.

[@HassanAhmed-jr3kl]

This man is a complete legend.

[@Glitch-nr9ct]

Can't believe the video cut off. Damn! Danny is one of the most expressive and articulate Rock drummers of our time. He is extremely tasteful in his execution and moderates his tempo and metering extraordinarily well. His drum section is out of the box and he loves the natural unsnared sound of the snare drum which I find very refreshing and entertaining. Truly a superb musician.

[@XCalatronX]

Agreed! Yet, he is not that well known.

[@Glitch-nr9ct]

The days of being "Well known" , ...as I think you mean it, are over. No band gets THAT big anymore.

[@th3m1ke]

Sorry but it was cut off because someone from Danny's management asked me to stop filming.

[@northpappyflappy]

themike You should have taken one for the team.

[@CliffConway]

Who else has watched this 100 times over the years?

[@reginasamilpa44]

My 1st time seeing this but I can't get enough of "Pneuma" live, Vic Ferth camera.

[@GreyJedi73]

Totally! Wish there where more like this but only 2 that I found that only feature Danny without tool

[@mattchenard591]

I just learned it exists! I'll get back to you in 6 months

[@jonnyboy531]

This to me is what is so great and magical about Danny and his playing. As many other commenters have said, he's not playing anything overly difficult or flashy and yet it still sounds so good. Danny doesn't need to impress you or anybody else for that matter, he is a master of his craft and a crazy talented musician. He's put in his time and has come out as one of the greatest and most influential drummers of the modern era, regardless of what any of you say.

[@gamehog231]

+Toxic Potato like sean reinert..

[@venturaace5421]

+Aaron Duckett yup, the only drummer that I would compare to danny

[@patrickaugustine2655]

@@venturaace5421 Danny plays in a jazz band. I would love to see Nash dual it out with Danny.

[@jared_grey]

His phrasing and power is really second to none.

[@RyanDawson]

"Its some kind of psychedelic experience!"

[@Qliphirot]

This doesn't look like a solo, it's more like a warm up.

[@F0restMANP16]

Let's see your solo video then

[@Qliphirot]

+Tyler Forrester ?

[@F0restMANP16]

+Exhummator if you think you can do better than Danny Carey ' s "warm up" then let's see you do a proper "drum solo"

[@Qliphirot]

+Tyler Forrester i didn't want to offend him. It's a compliment.

[@F0restMANP16]

+Exhummator oh...my bad lol

[@SeanGolf]

Neil Peart looks under his bed for Danny Carey Update: RIP legend Neil Peart ☹️

[@Headbanger9000]

every time he checks, he finds Lars instead and breathes a sigh of relief

[@RiffHarvester]

OMFG!!! lol

[@gypshasballs22]

But finds Tim Herb instead.

[@bryanlewis8777]

im under Danny's bed, i have a bag with an endless void of drum sticks in it. i got a laptop down here and sum cheezits so it isn't kidnapping.

[@humanexperiment5644]

to which Danny hushes him and says "quiet, i'm hiding from buddy Rich"

[@coreymason3272]

I just introduced a "seasoned musician" to Danny Carey and got to give him the 8k thumbs up that he deserves multiples of!

[@MCshlthead]

danny carey used to be my absolute idol when i was a teenager and had my own drums. he is great but not a show off. i know for a fact he is not showing off the full extent of his drumming prowess here so everyone saying oooh these drum fills are basic. yes?? so what. he did the drumming for several terrific albums so he gets a pass for me.

[@laurenkosanovich6159]

Basic fills are the essence of music. Just like scales on guitar, if you don't have the basics down, you're gonna suck.

[@qislegit.donttrustthemedia6232]

I could listen to this man drum for a week straight

[@woodywadsworth1072]

You can tell the drummers who have jazz backgrounds, it's by far the root for becoming the best drummers around. Take all the greats they had that history.

[@kristy-lou8762]

I'm a guitarist.. but danny is still my fave musician. By far.. the love he has for it STILL... AND that sound IS IMPECCABLE. 👌 he has so much range it's unbelievable 👏🇦🇺

[@markmarsh27]

After the passing of Neil Peart, Danny is, HANDS DOWN, the best drummer alive today. If Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa were still alive, I think they would agree.

[@michaeldurrant8446]

Bonafide BAMF. I had the opportunity of meeting Mr. Carey in Tempe a few years back - he's the most humble, unassuming "rock star" you'd ever meet. We talked about our love of old analog synths for a few minutes, he signed a pair of sticks for me, and offered to take a picture but just being able to shake his hand and thank him for being an inspiration was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity I'll never forget. And he's a frickin' giant - I'm 6'2" and he made me feel like a little guy.

[@thepsyc_one4245]

Now that boys and girls is dynamics and polyrhythms used to perfection.

[@webstercorndog9717]

I'm not lying i cried watching this it's such beautiful art

[@matthew4803]

Ben Rodgers Beautiful, indeed.

[@harrykadaras9459]

Outstanding drums...Danny is untouchable...drummers can see exactly what he's doing...and this type of drumming is apex drumming, only a handful can even play like that

[@GingerAshtray]

WTF!? Where did this thing come from!? Mother of GOD!!! What a gifted and devoted individual! What an inspiration!!!

[@wickerman45]

never compare drummers. they all have a style of their own and are unique in their own ways...no one is better then this person or that person..

[@christianeasley767]

GREAT JOB, BROTHER!!!!! It’s like a movie--preface, buildup, crescendos, Excitement and CLIMAX!!!!! You can hear the SIGNATURE “TOOL” in his playing!!!! 😃😃😃❤️🥁🎶🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@constantinople2837]

I was there, with my best friend whon wound up taking his own life a few years later. Bittersweet, he was the biggest Tool fan I ever met, besides myself, lol. Miss you Frank, and miss the good ole days. best experience ever was front row nassau coll on halloween, they played third eye that night and it was brilliant.

[@vans.9538]

The true heir to Bonham’s throne. Daniel Edwin Carey.

[@bigbowlowrong4694]

Let’s be honest, Bonham at his best is amateur league compared to Carey.

[@chrisprado4597]

@@bigbowlowrong4694 Then there's 2 possible things wrong with you. 1. You're too young to know who Bonham even is. Or 2. You know Bonham but haven't heard his style. Just put it this way. Bonham is the BEST classic Rock drummer of all time, and Danny Carey is the BEST modern rock drummer of all time. That's how I see it.

[@akshatrajan]

Danny Carey's rhythm is a major factor (obviously) to Tool's unique sound and tempo. Such similarities between Tools & Volto!, Carey's own pet project. Brilliant.

[@jerodbosh7630]

Im glad you did this solo. I know you didnt want to and you were nervous but looking back this will be a legacy solo for you and your great great greater grandchildren to enjoy, ass will the rest of us👊

[@stevew5146]

He's just another everyday drummer.... From Mars

[@st3althyone]

It’s a joy watching Danny work this drum set, he’s an amazing musician!

[@jpthemusicenjoyer]

Who’s here after listening to Chocolate Chip Trip?

[@The_Wolf_Fury]

Me

[@scottywatson5405]

Absolutely amazing

[@dwscott78]

To me…every Tool song is a Danny Carey drum solo. Amazing.

[@thepsyc_one4245]

Anyone else see the drum kit start shaking as soon as Danny started to walked up to it.

[@dalelamar7371]

I play bass, i love it. But it's always amazed how great drummers like danny carey and chris adler seem so zen calm while doing a million things at once

[@rishikeshpandey330]

For those wondering, he is playing parts of the track Drumbeaux, from the album Incitare, from his other band Volto.

[@RazielNecronomicon]

I just love the comment "YOU ARE GOD!" I don't think God could drum like Danny!

[@Jwick1518]

It's just another level of being... Danny is a drum god hands down! Thanks for sharing!

[@echtaetzend]

***** Whats wrong? Too hard for you to hear the greatness of his playing? Too hard to understand how someone could feel such passion for drums? Anyway at least dont troll with your realname on the internet....just stupid

[@JerrSolo]

photojeff74 "We're gonna be rock gods, baby brother."

[@davidnissim9203]

Having seen the way Carey usually plays, I’ll just call this an easy practice for him.

[@susiejo143]

Holy shit....how can anyone not love this man ❤

[@alexklick4249]

Bill Bruford sounds like such a high influence on his sound

[@andresaguilar327]

Thanks for recognizing the great Bill Bruford on his playing!

[@jacobbrozenick8366]

I’ve never been a fan of drum solos, this tho, this is amazing.

[@katelynbrokaw9016]

I just want danny carey to come play a 4 hour long drum solo for my wedding reception

[@rhabdob3895]

Don’t do it.

[@Itsunclegabby]

@c Bet you he would though.

[@Sephiroth5200]

He is literally writing while he plays. Lots of eye fluttering. He's driving the car that is his body, while he writes the map.🐐

[@johnanderson27]

You can tell how much he loves playing very very Musical percussionist

[@CORINNE334]

Are U kidding! He does this before his morning coffee! He can spits this out! He's untouchable!

[@xAGENTP6x]

There was a fruitfly on my screen while I watched this video. It turned its head towards me and said "Danny Carey rocks" For that, I let him live.

[@stevenszurovecz6285]

now tool is one of my favorite bands but it is amazing how good of a drummer Danny is probably the most underrated drummer and rock and roll

[@waynekerr1519]

The force is strong in this one

[@theUnprofound]

best drummer ever

[@johnkew]

Instant classic - thanks for posting!

[@bryanorrio9063]

Mad skills and SUCH a sweet guy!

[@joebrdr]

This drum set is like no other on earth!

[@elianad2083]

Neil Peart's (R.I.P.) drum kit..blew this tiny set away.

[@MrCantgetno]

He has the Fever ..!! drum roll, solid note, Diagnosis " impossible" always Amazing. Dont think i Breathed or flinched for 6 minutes....

[@bent718]

that fucking bronze kit gets me every time.. work of art, fit for the king

[@michaelfritts4315]

I like how most of the videos of this dude playing drums have zero downvotes

[@ravenchain85]

He has an amazing balance of power and finesse

[@Poonard]

Danny "The Lion Fucker" Carey ladies and gentlemen!

[@90thMeridian]

"Justin Chancellor unfortunately....... a jew"

[@Justin-bf8bk]

I would sell a kidney to see this live! The intensity he puts into his music is amazing!!!!!!

[@dukebrown1372]

41 thumbs down? Must be Bieber fans! Danny is one of the greatest drummers of all time. PERIOD. The MAN!

[@mojaveranger9680]

doesn't even break a sweat👊💯😊

[@toolnv77]

this is not a solo...this is warming up. but ill take it either way.

[@simental9]

I'll look them up. Respect to any drummer with talent, is what I say. From metal to jazz drummers, they all have a talent.

[@russkai1]

I use this man as an example to my kids, as i love Bill Hicks as he is my all-time favorite human being on this planet, i said to my kids, here is an example of the best drummer, the best musicians on this planet that don't take drugs. And they are happy and successful 😊🙏🏡

[@mad_cat_1st]

How long can YOU hold a press-roll????

[@ryanwhiting2703]

Wilbur Wafer It’s also called a buzz roll on a snare

[@Denature1020]

He plays with spacing so well

[@anthonymabe3961]

I meant tool is a genre all in their own. Their not metal, not rock or psychedelic. They're in a genre of their own. Seen them 3 times live, best experience ever

[@aaroneschenburg4018]

What an aggressive sounding kit! Such incredible attack!

[@JardyRodger]

Danny is "The Man!"

[@MichaelSandersLovesAnne]

AWESOME!!!!

[@cobaltfalcon9458]

at :30. "YOU ARE GOD"

[@willnovak4173]

If he's the man then you're the man and I'm the man as well. You know where to point your finger

[@kelpbeds]

I would easily put Carey in the same convo as Bonham.

[@TheTechAndScience]

kelpbeds but the other way around? Eeehhhh

[@jameslandon4126]

Bonham was an overrated drummer.

[@josephpotter9142]

Carey over Bonham

[@chrisprado4597]

@@jameslandon4126 You do know Danny was heavily influenced by John Bonham, right? And also, Neil Peart, Buddy Rich and many others. Let's be honest, I think Danny is the best modern drummer ever hut without his influences he wouldn't sound like he does now. Same with other drummers.

[@chrisman3965]

Bonham couldn't hold Danny's jock

[@dapperbleach1598]

This goes to show why my thoughts that music is part of the pinnacle of the human mind, the things we can create off of pure instinct, but at the same time have so much going on in the head at the same time, if that makes any sense. People like Danny, Eddie Van Halen Mike Petrucci, John Bonham, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy page, just to name a few in the PLETHORA of amazingly talented musicians. Things like music (mainly solo's like these that are improv), Martial Arts, and some other things are just what i believe is mostly the best we humans can do amazingly well.

[@splinadero]

I've been listening and searching for drummer for years. Haven't heard anything more solid. Danny is amazing

[@c7Drift]

Everyone who's like "not impressive" "not that hard to play" is ughfufhfhhfhfhrn such a buzzkill. Man who cares. If you guys are like 12 and just started playing or something I totally get that mentality but I would expect more intelligent discussion under a video with danny. It's not about "chops" (and he has shit ton), it's about the musiciality, the dynamics, how he feels time...and more than anything that undeniable danny sound (which of course involves everything I just mentioned). I wouldn't want danny to be anything other than what he is and it surprises me how people still get up on the whole "oh if it's not a linear chop fest going on it sucks" thing. I've been a fan for almost 20 years and I still feel there's so much to learn from this guy.

[@danielpassmore5026]

they dont understand rhythm. He is playing two beats at the same time.

[@SpheroidEarthSociety]

+daniel passmore those polyrhythms baby

[@johnvincent1823]

I know what a polyrhythm is and this is not that impressive

[@jpryan3780]

The guys that say “it’s not hard to play” “it’s easy” are the ones that can’t play it.

[@johnstaker5367]

JP Ryan exactly!!!

[@jas75211]

Drum porn.

[@babeharris8736]

if thats porn, then what is art to you? mehmehmeh

[@mattchenard591]

We're not worthy! The impeccable timing of every strike...🥴 Waits for a good feel...cool to watch the flow

[@jarodc0re]

Danny Carey is not human.

[@justmytwocents5166]

Everyone needs to see Tool live at least once before they die.

[@Zenjedi99v2]

Evans drumheads. All the way.

[@Zenjedi99v2]

I could tell the difference with a blind fold on.

[@F0restMANP16]

+Zenjedi99v2 damnnnn...you are a badass!

[@JetsBauer]

Lol

[@JetsBauer]

Lol

[@JetsBauer]

Lol

[@Mayhemzz]

Am I the only one who absolutely adores the way that kit sounds?

[@drummerdummy]

Man that kit sounds amazing

[@MadIrishBastard1]

Unreal...

[@georgescdoodle]

"YOU ARE GOD!" LELELELELELEL

[@dnate697]

I luv the HELL out of this!

[@cuauhtemocmorisco3493]

Danny is the sound of the entire universe lol. The man has chops for centuries and beyond

[@TURBOSHANE101]

I can't even rub my belly and pat my head.

[@paisteuser06]

I love this paiste alloy kit, I wish he would go back to this instead of the roto toms and the ginormous gong drum he switched to.

[@jfayiii]

Perfect convergence of skill, creativity, feel, equipment, and support.

[@paultullo3275]

I was there for this clinic! Carl Palmer played as well. My mind was completely blown that day.

[@AstonWirz]

DOES ANYBODY NOTICED HE IS PLAYING FUCKING MERKABA SONG??????

[@piffman9559]

Aston Wirz yes it's the first one, it was def a mix up not positive tho haven't really just payed attention to the drum