Drum Instructor Reacts to Neil Peart Drum Solo - Live in Frankfurt | Neil Peart Drummer Reaction

[@allanperry6507]

Neil is not just a drummer but a full on percussionist . We miss you Neil, you will live on through the music you made . 🤘RUSH 🇨🇦🤘

[@jackieelliott1201]

I never get tired of watching reactions to Neil's drum solo. Especially when someone knows music way more then I do. Thanks for the video.

[@JoshCastillo]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@nickavenoso7851]

Yep, this solo was incredible. RIP Neil.

[@plasticgreenhead2273]

So with you on that. Love young people being blown away like we were.

[@Gen_X_Rosey]

The fact that you pronounce his name correctly is so refreshing. Thank you for this reaction. Neil Peart is definitely in my Top 5 favorite drummers of all time. Miss him so much.

[@alancooke6630]

I really appreciated that you admitted that you had heard it before, instead of PRETENDING it was your first hearing it. Thank you

[@dannymartinez9371]

Uh huh.. So many people make videos like "first time hearing Happy Birthday!" Yeah, right.

[@ianjohnson171]

Not bad for a guy in his late 50's at the time. I saw Rush 3 times and his solos were always the highlight of the concert.

[@lynngreco6304]

He was a drummer of drummers. A one man drum line. He combined a couple of different drumming. Different styles of music into one drum solo. How many drummers do the rest of us know who can do that. and pull it off with blending. RIP Neil.

[@edgarpacifico3421]

It's a melody, indeed!! Not only a solo! R.I.P Neil!!

[@Drewg351]

Neil's playing speaks for itself, but his composition is what makes him the GOAT.

[@richardbeaune9158]

I can't remember where I heard the interview, but I once heard Neil talk about his drum solos in terms of "narrative". He wanted to tell a musical story, which just completely blows my mind. What a genius. Maybe it speaks to his combination of percussionist and lyricist...and novelist, etc, etc, etc. Respect.

[@davidbrock2450]

Neil's first musical introduction started out with piano lessons. But he found some "Chop" sticks and would drum on anything. His parents bought him a single tom/snare and said if he put his effort into it for his 14th Birthday they would buy him a "kit". He did, and they did. His hero/inspiration at the time was Buddy Rich. He played a number of "Buddy Rich" tribute shows and even put out 2 Buddy Rich Tribute albums.

[@lindapryor3747]

From a huge Neil Peart fan, Thank you! I never get tired of watching this!

[@ckdfl11]

Very educational break down for a Neil aficionado but drummer layman like me. Also really like that you admitted to seeing it before It never gets old seeing someone else appreciate what you’ve listened to all your life

[@JoshCastillo]

Thank you very much! I try to explain the things that I talk about in a way that I hope everyone will be able to understand so I hope that it came through!

[@ecort5859]

I really appreciate your review and your focus on how independently Neil was able to drive his legs one way and his hands another way...all in rhythm and all of that syncopated into an excellent drum solo.

[@JoshCastillo]

Thank you very much! His limb independence was/is certainly far better than mine, that’s for sure!

[@Mike80528]

@@JoshCastillo He's been criticized for NOT having limb independence, feel, or nuance. Those are all critics who haven't *really* listened to him and jumped to conclusions just due to his precision. I had never noticed the key on the Zylo triggering the one sound...which he is hitting when looking away...and he hits it consistently. AMAZING! The call and response in Rush compositions goes back *at least* as far back as LaVilla Strangiato

[@JoshCastillo]

@@Mike80528 I really like that Rush employs a lot of musical techniques, it really helps keep everything fresh while keeping it Rush, if that makes any sense lol. I can't even begin to comprehend the critique of not having feel or nuance just because he's so precise. As a matter of fact, I really believe that his precision is something to be envied (in a good way of course).

[@chrisegbertky]

@@JoshCastillo Critics are people without legs telling others how they should walk.

[@johnlongenecker7779]

And THAT is why he's The Professor.

[@doug900S]

This Neil solo ROCKS! Always love this!

[@williambechmann6547]

We miss you! Rest in peace, Pratt....

[@jellyphish2112]

I hadn't quite thought how much Neil's solos changed after studying with Freddie Gruber. But, watching this, I could see the influence throughout. Very cool indeed.

[@Richard-et7vl]

YES...!!! he is teling a story with his drums...!!!

[@KansaSCaymanS]

This isn’t a drum solo, it’s a symphony for solo drum. 😎

[@trainguy1017]

Not many percussionists could play with his level of intensity for the length of their concerts or for as many years as he did it!

[@doug900S]

You should see him sit in and play like Buddy Rich! He nailed it, and admitted that he was very nervous to take it on.!

[@therealspooks]

Old drummer following a young drummer! Epic!! I used to do a lot of things, played trumpet through college, it paid for it, played drums in college, that was my bonus to stay in! Did head hunting work, did studio work, played live with some bigger groups back in the day. I appreciate your appreciation of a talented soul...RIP Neil

[@RevnedC]

Great appraisal ty .... I never tire of listening to and watching RUSH. Just discovered the channel and subscribed.

[@cy0573]

YAY!!! You actually played Der Trommler!!! I was waiting for you to watch this video!! Thanks and keep up the great work!!!

[@number9434]

I love it too when he rattles away on those high toms. It's sounds like it belongs on a seventies thriller movie score.

[@christopherwaters5261]

Thank you for pronouncing his name correctly!👍👍

[@viewfromthehighchair9391]

Subconsciously, I kept hearing that one xylo note you mentioned but couldn't figure out what it was until you pointed it out. Thank you for shedding light on that point.

[@mylesdevine9513]

I watch this solo all the time!!!! Great reaction bro!!!!!!!

[@JoshCastillo]

It’s a great solo! Thanks so much for you kind words!

[@frankisfunny2007]

Actually, the drum solo at 14:46 in this video was more of a callback to one of his more iconic drum solos in the early-to-mid-'80s. Only difference is that, Peart is more refined at this concert vs the original drum solo he's referencing.

[@daniellittle830]

Now you got to post you playing drums

[@vector6787]

Thanks for showing the video. I wish you hadn’t cut the video off at the very end which showed Neil’s historic Gong effect which is a part of his showmanship!

[@muskyelondragon]

Neil is the GOAT

[@fishboy91]

It is ridiculous how fast his hands were at times during this solo...like mind blowing. If I had not seen him live in concert, I would have thought it was fake. But I saw him live. He was really that fast. We lost one of the best drummers in modern music when he died.

[@nodrush80]

He always tried to do different things. A very musical drummer.

[@bigtech7382]

Watched at cobo hall Detroit in 77 ...great! stuff...the professor on the drum kit

[@WillGain10]

💪NEIL👍 #1 GREATEST DRUMMER OF ALL TIME.

[@djsilverva]

Neil did quite a bit of jazz concerts over the years...he put together the Buddy Rich tribute album...check it out here on KZbin

[@compnnburns8831]

You should check our Neil's tribute to Buddy Rich

[@seancarroll8103]

Great stuff. I'm a long time Rush fan and I loved the jazz part. P.S. Don't worry about stopping to comment. I'm here for the comments.

[@endoraismygma]

You might want to check out Drum set Artistry's review of this solo. He's also a drum instructor who has studied Neil quite a bit and has some interesting info I think you'll enjoy. Very nice review here, thanks for breaking it all down I know it's a lot! 😎

[@HyperCast2012]

He studied with Freddie Gruber which is how he started incorporating traditional grip into his playing. Amazing person

[@krandletie1054]

I read that Neil wasn’t particularly happy with his playing on this one.

[@kimherman549]

I remember reading that as well. I think it’s in Roadshow. My first thought after he passed was that he might be honored to have so many awesome reactions, but would probably have a different solo in his mind that he felt like he nailed. Rest In Peace to the Professor 💜 Thank you for your reaction- really interesting to hear from someone who knows what they are talking about! ✌️🤟🏻

[@dougfielding8215]

Neil was triggering the horn samples and video himself while drumming. Not just a drummer, a great percussionist.

[@generoberts9151]

Also note that in the second snare section he changes grips. More a Buddy Rich style

[@jackteppo9633]

Neil plays cotton tail. Buddy Rich tribute. Another drum section for jazz. Neat to watch.

[@mitchmaher]

What does cotton tail mean?

[@StGeoRUSH619]

Unbelievable !!! You cut off the end and the iconic "Gong"??!! Other than that, nice reaction JC

[@vector6787]

That was my comment as well George!! That was important to me because that was how he put the punctuation on his showmanship.

[@Tony-B23]

Absolutely right. And not to mention the one stick in the air like....yup that just happened. I'm huge fan of Neil like most people. Sad that I'll never get to see him/them live again. One of life's joys

[@1234tori]

beauty react - thanks

[@lorriredmon8212]

Have you reacted to Phil Collins In The Air Tonight LIVE HD from 2009? His drumming is amazing.

[@handssolo7980]

The Professor also rode a bike nearly around the world between concerts.

[@gleisberry]

the hardest, most frustrating thing I've ever attempted is what you mentioned about Neil doing with his hi hat trigger during the fast syncopation once he turns to face his acoustic side. That tambo. sound that you hear on two and three was not a loop! For those who didnt realize. I've finally been able to master the approach 'in the pocket but listen how he manages to go far,FAR out of the pocket and maintain that 3/4 time...bass-hat-hat-bass.... Unbelievable!

[@BabyVapor]

He actually didn't like this particular solo and was upset that this was the one they recorded. He actually thought he messed up.

[@doug900S]

Maybe straight line drumming isn’t the proper term, but Neil thought in 3 dimensions, and very well crafted his playing.

[@jonathanlindsey463]

why would anyone cut Neil ending the solo off the video.. Neil obviously intended that to be the end.. so include his wishes

[@steeleye2112]

As a more insightful person than me once said, Neil may not have been the best drummer ever but he certainly was the best composer for drums that ever existed.

[@1Lovebird1]

I don't know but in my opinion he has way better solos than this one. Even some of his early solos from all the worlds a stage and exit stage left. When he was younger without the electronic drums. Don't get me wrong I love this but his early solos are awesome. Even the show of hands solo checkout some of them.

[@FatsDominic]

I hear you, This one is great mainly because of how it was captured visually, but he put the same amount of effort and talent into every solo he did. My personal favorite was the one during Vapor Trails

[@chrisegbertky]

If you would like to get 1) new subscribers 2) lots of views 3) tons of comments and likes and 4) your mind to be BLOWN please do a reaction to Yoyoka covering Deep Purple's BURN. She is an 11 year old drummer from Japan just named to Drummer Worlds Top 500 drummers in the world - the youngest person ever to be so honored. She also did a cover of YYZ as an hommage to Mr. Peart. She covered Good Times Bad Times by Led Zeppelin at the age of 8 years old and Robert Plant said "Well I know where she can get a good job". If you've already reacted to her my bad. Thank you for sharing your insights and reaction to this marvelous tour de force from The Professor. Lost count of the number of times I've watched this!

[@jefftaylor2547]

What I find is that nobody says anything about the fact that in all of his drumming solos he never hits the rims of any of the drums especially when he crosses over his hands at1520

[@dandiehm8414]

A couple of things: 1. Although the video said it was the 30th anniversary show, I'm pretty sure this is from the R40 tour, not the R30. Neil looked different in the R30 video and the solo was different. 2. The audio timing was slightly off of the video timing. You could hear the snare before you could see him hit it. 3. You cut off the ending before the big Gong hit.

[@tonygeranios1138]

The secret to sussing out which solo from which tour is by the drum set itself. You can also google it. The snare delay you may be hearing might be Neil triggering from a foot pedal or pad sample. As for the gong, Josh was just so overwhelmed and wanted to express the fact, that he just forgot it was there after the pause. And surely we need to acknowledge and give credit to the fact that he actually pronounced Neil's last name correctly. Oh, by the way, I was at both the R30 tour and the R40 tour. I was actually at that Frankfurt show. Small world, huh?

[@gold98gtp]

Nope, this IS the R30 tour in 2004

[@stevenpratley8271]

Great drummer R.I.P Try Carl Palmer solo

[@stefanpolihronopoulos723]

Is there any other drummer out there who can take you on a percussive journey then leave you with a finallie?

[@wuhdee1]

Tell me that you noticed the different hand grips he used.

[@kriskollmar9728]

Did you notice the section with 3/4 at the feet (boom chick chick) and something completely independent with the hands. Wtf

[@squamishfish]

That was his feet doing the boom chick chick , He mention in an interview on how he taught himself to play a different beats over top of that with his hands and in different beats per minutes over top of that

[@2204JCM]

Yeah the “hands” are playing complex rhythms on their own. But he plays the 3/4 motive with his feet in an unrelated tempo -all at the same time. Together its insane but yet comes off as High Art.

[@squamishfish]

@@2204JCM Neil did mention he forced him self to learn to play out of time with his hands from his feet , he practiced that a lot

[@2204JCM]

@@squamishfish Yes, its very difficult to have your brain running two unrelated clocks at the same time. I remember reading that he was working on the next step in the process -where you separate one foot from the other. Probably having it run with the hands.

[@christophercheck1590]

It's a quote from a jazz piece called "the Drum Also Waltzes" by Max Roach. Any time you can get that kind of independence, it's impressive. Another great example is "Never Going Back Again" by Fleetwood Mac, where Lindsey Buckingham's picking hand is playing 2/4 on the bass strings and 3/4 in the higher strings. I can do the simplest of polyrhythms on my two hands, but forget trying to do crazy stuff with my pedals, or within a single hand like the Buckingham example. My brain just can't handle it, at least not yet.

[@McTwitchable]

Is this a percussion ensemble concert?

[@dontbelieveornot]

Did you forget where Neil get schoolled at Freddie Gruber after 30 years of drumming?

[@stephensmith6790]

Have u watched buddy rich

[@Buds1own]

already seen it before????????????????????????????

[@bigheep1]

omg you actually know what your talking about!

[@JoshCastillo]

Thank you very much!

[@rushrules81]

Does he trigger the horns individually?

[@tonygeranios1138]

yes

[@whapaaaaaaa]

Yall gotta look up "momo's dance party" and "pieces of eight" by Neil peart to fully appreciate the little marimba pieces he gave us. The kids these days don't know bout momo's dance party and pieces of eight 😂😂😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4u0nGh8qp6YerM kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6utqmmFmLpogsU

[@TheBlaster54]

That was a clinic as much as it was a fantastic performance.

[@JoshCastillo]

I would have loved to have attended a clinic where he played this

[@daguitarman808]

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[@matthewlloyd5130]

Don't get me wrong...I love Neil and Rush, but You should check out Carl Palmer's "The Solo" kzbin.info/www/bejne/paatlqeffbN0rJI

[@marceloneurihaag4297]

Nice dog! ;)

[@FUYT888]

Jazz! Ya, he could play that.

[@stevegungel4533]

Neil could definitely use some drum lessons.

[@roman14032]

this is nowhere near his best solo, this was an off night, but this is the night they had a crew to film it so they had to use it still, it shows you what he was pretty clearly

[@edhc100]

Lol not gonna talk

[@lucifersrage666]

You really don't have to pause a Neil Peart video there is nothing you can say the man is a God on the drums and if the good Lord played the drums it could not sound this great so what could you possibly say about a man you is perfect at his craft just saying.

[@JoshCastillo]

What could I say? I could talk about and celebrate all the things that I personally think make him great. That’s what I could say.

[@BlackCatLover]

Josh, you cut off the video again before the end! I mentioned this on Xanadu as well. You miss out on the climatic endings and it’s actually disrespectful to the artists. Are you doing these reactions to show off your knowledge or in the spirit of celebrating the performances?!? I’m a RUSH fan since seeing them opening for KISS concerts and from the very first album. I’m not sure I watch another reaction like that again!!!

[@JoshCastillo]

I’m sorry that you feel that way. Of course, if you feel that this is so egregious and far outweighs all the praise and reverence that I heap onto great artists like Neil that you need to boycott my videos, then I will understand.

[@nickavenoso7851]

@Laura Lucas How is he supposed to know, this is his first time watching this, your not always gonna get it right on the first try. But, also, how is disrespectful to the artists, and you being a Rush since they opened for Kiss, has nothing to do with this. Just saying, and that’s you reason for not watching his reactions? Just stupid. Not to be rude, but I don’t think it’s right.

[@nickavenoso7851]

Edits for the comment above: Your reason*, Rush fan*, how is it*

[@kriskollmar9728]

Mallet kat

[@lidlett9883]

A little less talk a little more action too.

[@Reshtarc]

You seen it before, you said so... SO not a reaction but a break down. Click bait title. Not watching the rest of this from that point on. 5:07 and done.

[@JoshCastillo]

You are entitled to your opinion just as I am entitled to mine. For clarification. I said that I had heard a version of this solo before but not this exact solo. This is also not the first solo/performance of Neil's that I've ever seen. Obviously, I've seen others so if you're referring to the fact that I said that "I've seen this before," I was talking about how he switches drum sets. It's kind of a signature of his. Also, even if I had seen it before, I wasn't aware that there was a rule book that people who make 'reaction videos' had to follow. And if that book does exist, I wasn't aware that the rule was that in order to react, you have to have never seen or even heard about said video ever in your life. Either way, this is my style of reaction video which is pretty basic. Watch a video (often haven't seen or heard it before) and react to it with the intention to analyze. Obviously, this is not something which I do in everyday listening and watching so in essence, yes I am reacting to technical and musical ideas and decisions. But again, like I said before, you're entitled to your opinion and preferences as am I. I just wanted to clarify myself. Cheers to you and have a great day

[@richardsmead7352]

I love these so called instructors reacting to The MASTER Mr. Neil Peart drum solo as if they could hold a candle to him. In your dreams .

[@JoshCastillo]

You don’t have to be “better” than the source material to appreciate a great musician. If that were the case, then how could you be a fan?

[@nickavenoso7851]

Wow. Not everybody is gonna be as good as Neil Peart, but your comment takes that idea and turns it into something rude. So, just be quiet, and keep your thoughts to yourself.

[@richardsmead7352]

@@nickavenoso7851 And why should I keep it to myself , is it not a free world where I can speak my peace. You are 100% what Rush was against , loud and proud. Should we call you Nazi hitler ?

[@nickavenoso7851]

@@richardsmead7352 Nazi Hitler? Oh, you’re going way to far, buddy. Yes, you can speak your peace, but your comment was a little rude, because what you basically said was that these drum instructors were comparing themselves to Neil Peart and saying that they can hold a candle to him. All, I was saying is that your comment was a little mean and there was no reason to write a comment like that. That’s all. Oh, and also, i’m not against what Rush was about, you’re just making it seem like that.

[@richardsmead7352]

@@JoshCastillo I'm a big time fan, but I don't make videos about how Neil or Rush plays I just enjoy, don't act like you are no where close to their level because you are NOT.

[@charlesnorman7647]

the man played with buddy rich so you need better education

[@wcompto]

Pretty funny, a critique of arguably the best drummer ever, by a nobody

[@Valhalrik]

You must Teach how much you talk, not do those Who Can't Teach?

[@MrSpikebender]

How is it that anyone on this planet would have the balls to cretic Neil F---ing Peart (RIP) He is the best there ever was and the best there ever will be!!! Go cretic that guy from blink 182 or something

[@JoshCastillo]

*Critique. And why would you be upset over someone celebrating a great musician? Especially one whom you claim to be the best that there ever will be? That’s like loving pizza and bitching at someone who says that pizza is amazing. Make it make sense

[@MrSpikebender]

@@JoshCastillo you must be a blink 182 fan and who said I was upset? Critique-- is an evaluation not a celebration.

[@MrSpikebender]

@@JoshCastillo What did the Drummer name his twin daughters? Anna one Anna two

[@JoshCastillo]

Critique is a word you used, not me. I don’t consider my videos critiques, I consider them celebrations because I talk about all the great things that these musicians do and try to convey that to anyone interested.

[@MrSpikebender]

@@JoshCastillo Well when your thumb nail is right in the middle of videos that critiques others work, what is one to think? Plus you did'nt like my joke. You seem a bit uptight. LOL

[@srichardson771]

So Neil Pearl gets a Quarter screen... U get 75 %... Lololllollll

[@JoshCastillo]

Well it is my channel so… lolollllol

[@jpmbz]

Who's Neil Pearl??

[@srichardson771]

U only need One Square Inch.... Neil out did Everyone 👅👅👅👍👍👍

[@jimpierce4204]

You are NOT even a drummer You're no drum teacher.

[@JoshCastillo]

I don’t even have words for this 😂😂. Thanks for the laugh 😂

[@juliemanarin4127]

He was absolutely amazing but Bonham was better...but he is a close second!

[@Steveoqotsa]

Bonham was a plodder,Neil is number 1

[@nickavenoso7851]

Not trying to be an ass or anything, but, imo, Bonham was not as good as everybody hypes him up to be. Neil’s way better than him, imo. But, again this is just my opinion.

[@jaimeenrriques4625]

Damn Bro You TALK TO MUCH And Honestly Lost Interest.