David Garibaldi: Diggin' On James Brown - Live with Tower of Power (8/10)

[@jeromewhite3438]

So smooth and economical with no wasted energy. His timing is impeccable and I love the ghost notes

[@jokervienna6433]

Yes, it is insane how smoothly he plays. Complicated stuff, he laughs and goes straight through it all.

[@dwayneaguiar1148]

David Diggin on James Brown.Right on brother your great.

[@FunkRockGroove]

David & Rocco 🤘🏽

[@deanluke603]

these videos isolating David and the drum parts are invaluable. you can see the machine like timing and nuances of his snare ghost and kick notes and pedal work without all the other instrumental wash out front. THANKS!

[@tomelwich49]

This proves that DG is 1 of the best of all time.

[@cepilladientes]

The master of groove

[@audikris]

The absolute master

[@andersonandrade5055]

I Love David Garibaldi He is the best

[@chrisose]

I loved the "Let's see if they can keep up" grin as he kept pushing the tempo.

[@nukeystik6730]

chrisose I noticed on this and What Is Hip there’s a clear n distinct tempo increase- or at least the ‘illusion’(?) of such- in both tunes during the drive part - the instrumental interludes. However I’m thinking it’s far more slight than we’re perceiving it. I believe in big bands like this - and especially in parts where it can particularly lag like musical interludes - the drummer must purposely get on top of if not slightly ahead to drive this beast along. Like herding cattle cause it’s a lotta cats up there. I’m fascinated by this because I been watching em fo all fitty or so years they’ve been around. When he plays as he does from the house it sounds uber tight, meticulously precise and seamless. It gives the band bright, lively sound. Jerome Brailey does this a lot on much of his live work w/PFunk particularly.

[@michaeljenkins6448]

@@nukeystik6730 I kicked a 17 pc band for a coupla years, and you described that perfectly! Did you play?

[@nukeystik]

@@michaeljenkins6448 yeah man. I played in an alternately 16-20 piece Jazz Big Band for about 6-7yrs. I read but really REALLY got my reading together w/this. I learned the hard way bout tempos. 1- KEEP PLAYING no matter what. Get lost? Just hold the groove. 2 - get on top and stay there. If you THINK you’re lagging they are

[@dawsonmacie6984]

Always thought he was playing this with right hand crossed. Ahh im still impressed

[@ericpeters6247]

Amazing drummer! He's such an influence for me!

[@dwayneaguiar1148]

Right on David.

[@FernandoSegovia1]

pure groove!

[@pkirsch1303]

Absolutely beautiful economy of motion and gorgeous ghost notes. I have been studying this video for weeks, as part if my band's covering DOJB, and learn something new every time!

[@j.cordero6965]

You guys are doing DOJB? Do you know where I can fins an arrangement?

[@mondaymorningtango4795]

thanks for posting

[@woody95124]

Killerdrummmer!

[@robertdowler5073]

I Still Be Diggin On D.G.& TOP.

[@marc2397]

Come on David….Got damn.

[@박형준-z6u]

와진짜

[@murep]

emotionless machine.

[@browsepals4123]

DG appears emotionless but is bubbly and effervescent in the inside. He is the joyful beat.

[@anthonyh7286]

DG Bad Ass

[@daviddoyle4516]

Dr Garibaldi is still available and accepting consultations,,,,

[@marc2397]

Really

[@marc2397]

I want to talk to him

[@tomlehr861]

Hes working that hihat,check out the bas drum

[@bradleyparker234]

In the pocket

[@marc2397]

Message me David.

[@ChristopherBix]

Who is playing the hi-hat part? Not Garibaldi. He's playing a relatively straight beat on right side hi-hat and occasional accents on left hi-hat, yet there's a much more complicated hi-hat part audible that his right hand doesn't match. What's going on? Doesn't look like he's doing it.

[@milesdamaso]

ChristopherBix You are correct, the hi hat part isn’t super complicated. What you’re hearing is his ghost strokes on the snare. They’re blending perfectly with his hi hats:)

[@erikdormody6038]

Ah yes, you've discovered the subtle magic of DG's ghost notes! He's got some great books out which explain what he's doing. Check out Off the Record or Future Sounds

[@carlupthegrove262]

Hats off to Mr. Herman Matthews, the guy who created this drum groove. He as the drummer in TOP when this was recorded

[@Houndzee]

Am I crazy or is his tempo all over the place tho? BTW, huge TOP fan.

[@chrisose]

@@Houndzee I'd say he was pushing it on purpose.