Drum Teacher Reacts to Marco Minnemann - Drum Solo

[@lamecasuelas2]

You make hands down the Best resction videos. Very informátive and entertaining. So much wisdom

[@oneanddone7992]

At some point, we all must admire just how much Marco resembles a human. I mean, how these aliens get the make-up just right, even the human mannerisms...amazing, yes?

[@banishedfromthedwarfplanet530]

Lame joke. What would make an alien a particularly good drummer? The drums, like rock and roll itself, were invented by humans. An alien wouldn't just come to this planet and be great on the drums. Go back to sleep with that shit.

[@fibboobbif]

In fact, he started his career in munich as a member of "freakin fukin weirdos"... kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2SUkH53Za5pmdk and his first own band was named "illegal aliens": kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXKoqK2fnZ6meq8

[@FriedlichChiller]

What I really like about Marco's solos is that he could totally play it safe and still blow everybody's mind, but he always seems to try and challenge himself and push things further.

[@butchgifford69]

@Gary Williams You my good Sir,are without a doubt!! The greatest teacher of percussion,and the way you teach of other drummer's, is absolutely right spot on!!! I've been playing for close to 40 years.. And i was inspired to play the drums,the first 10 seconds of hearing Neil Peart's playing!! And I've always thought of Neil Peart as the greatest drummer of all times!! That is until i saw and Subscribed to to your website channel!! And you Sir,have thought me more than anyone of all my drum instructor's put together!! And I've learned to Appreciate all professional drummer's Abilities to play!!! And Even amateur drummers sometimes never cease to amaze me!!! Besides your Incredible knowledge of breaking down,and being able to tell your viewers of each and every single thing going on,beat for beat!! I no that I'm not alone,when i tell you!! That i absolutely enjoy your very hyped up Enthusiasm,while watching your teachings,of each percussionist,you put on your website!!! Coming from you at as far south of Ohio as it gets!!! And enjoying ever single one of your sites!!!! Your very sincerely Butch Gifford!!! Thank you for all your teachings,and to also be wide open to all others Drummer's!!!!!

[@dwprado25]

Your reaction videos are awesome! Your enthusiasm and technical break down is great to watch. Thanks Gary!

[@futurewavecs]

When Dream Theater auditioned for new Drummers which Mike Mangini won it was Marco that I personally liked the most.

[@ckimmei956]

iif i remember correctly they would have preferred Marco but Marco said no for some reason. i believe it was because he wouldnt have time for his other projects anymore or something

[@LUckybones25]

Deva Winblood same here. By a long shot.

[@fibboobbif]

Marco is not as conventional as dream theatre... He always wants to check out new stuff, and he kinda outperforms any other musicians after a while. He has a song structure memory that is comparable with a photographic memory... Never seen that before. I had his first band in my studio in munich around 1991... He played nearly the whole record without the other musicians in first takes, just to the click, because they were too stoned to keep the time :-)

[@saulnine7786]

Dream Theatre does not deserve Minnemann.

[@goainge2]

@@ckimmei956 Yes, they preferred him, but they made the mistake of wanting him exclusively. Dream Theater isn't something you do on the side, it's all or nothing, as they said. But I don't think they considered that might not be enough for him.

[@adityatyagi4009]

Saw The Aristocrats live last year and seeing Marco Minnemann playing this stuff from only a few feet away was insane! He can literally play any style authentically like a native. There are only a handful of drummers at that level.

[@zeeeeeman]

I had the privilege of seeing him with Aristocrats a few years back. Desert Tornado was such a pleasure to listen to. Drum solo too, like this... never gets boring.

[@nelsono4315]

Marco.....IS A BEAST!!!

[@weenfain2321]

Man.. I really enjoy your channel.. We need more reactors like you. I love the knowledge and explanation instead of opinion. It’s extremely intriguing. Keep them coming!

[@Gevoltful]

Double joy to watch both of you ! )

[@jyangers24]

I actually was at that exact Aristocrats concert from which the drum solo video was filmed, in fact I was likely right behind the cameraman! A Marco drum solo is truly a sight to behold, and it was even more profound live!

[@joconnell8145]

That tip/butt of the stick method...I used to do that on my 2 floor toms...a 16 and an 18.

[@Tranarpnorra]

I just love Marco's playing. His workout on Steven Wilson's 'The Raven That Refused To Sing' is soo good. But above all is his genuine happiness when playing, it just radiates, maybe not so much on this solo but many other performances.

[@ellismedavoy7314]

That's my impressions as well. Such enthusiasm is childlike.

[@ralphgehteha9924]

This guy has so much headroom.... and he plays the guitar as well.

[@rosstanbini1522]

He's just an amazing drummer. Have learnt so much from him over the years👍

[@jamesgilgannon4164]

Great video and analysis Garey thank you@👍😊

[@robote7679]

I loved your breakdown of the extreme technique of Marco and its applications and the groove sensibility of Steve Gadd. I think if you juxtapose this solo of Marco's with Steve Gadd's Crazy Army the differing approaches to their music become very clear. Great reaction...again.

[@calvintrainer1212]

Hmm...You should listen to him when he plays with his band Aristocrats to know his playing in musical context.

[@55avenger]

The Aristocrats are absolutely incredible.

[@harrieindewarrie2448]

Saw the Aristocrats in 2012, absolutely killing. Craftsmanship all over the place.

[@mladenpalenkas7750]

Amazing Marco....amazing Gareys reaction! 👍

[@cobra1995xx]

I was just t the modern drummer drum fest in nj back in the 90's 98 i think. Marco was a guest, first time playing in the US i beleive.. Dude is an alien. He played a medley of cartoon show songs for his warmup while we were still outsude before the show. Everyone hanging out just shut up and were standing , listening to this craziness. He was the opener for the show and played the first song on his cd "the green mindbomb".. some really good songs. Some slow stuff, some weird sound sample stuffs. Im pretty sure he composes all the music not just the drums.. I listen to marco when i want to hear stuff only maybe 3 people on earth can play lol... most of the time its stuff like Pete ray biggin who just kills it with funk and groove, BUT still has the chops !! Love the vids btw

[@kyleurbanik1879]

Marco is such a unique awesome drummer!

[@WardenOfSouls]

Listen to him playing in Aristocrats. My favorite Drummer in the world right now, closely followed by Harrison and gadd

[@stefankirner7347]

just heard that Neil Peart passed away on Jan. 7th, what a great loss for the drummer-community. RiP

[@cmote2380]

Tim Alexander, Jay Lane both have played with Primus, may be worth checking out. There are several of Tim's clinics out there. Jay had a cool improv video at NAMM floating around.

[@Brunim129]

Thanks for the review. It helped a lot.

[@fithealth247]

Unreal drumming by Marco whewwwww

[@zirzer666]

Ohh wow,,what a BEAST!!!

[@pattikillem666]

I hope you get to bobby jarzombek at some point, my favorite drum player, absoulte legend.

[@manjay49]

Love Marco. His audition for Dream Theater is interesting as well. Requesting Dennis Chambers, please.

[@butchgifford69]

I watched all of those auditions.. And if he had played like he is playing here!! I believe that they would have picked him up?? Just my thoughts..☺☺

[@manjay49]

I think Mike just *wanted it* more. The band sensed that.

[@LeonHaselbach]

@@butchgifford69 actually they called him and wanted him but he didn't agree to cancel all of his other projects.

[@55avenger]

He is way too good for DT anyway, let's be honest here.

[@dergroewirsing2611]

you should check out "unstoppable momentum" where he plays with Joe Satriani. great view, great musical context.

[@baltiao]

Marco Minnemann is a monster! I suggest for the next video Eloy Casagrande, Sepultura's drummer

[@MikeGervasi]

The finest drummer alive today.

[@robertbrown1778]

Thanks for the vid. Fwiw, your final analysis pretty much squares with my feelings on the matter.

[@Zonda.z]

Friend Garey! I love your channel, very good. You must react to some video of Horacio "el Negro" Hernandez, the Latin drumming bomb! You will not regret it, greetings from Mendoza, Argentina

[@DrumsetArtistry]

For sure!

[@cmote2380]

Go check Paul Gilbert's Scarified video. Marco drums with them, and the bassist is crazy too!

[@tdunph4250]

Enjoyed the epic video...in fact, ALL of your videos are epic!! Big fan from Ont, Canada!! Please review Dylan Elise! if you haven't already done so. :)

[@carlin2235]

Marco's fills are pefect.

[@88winsn08]

Would love to have heard what Dream Theater would have become with Marco.

[@jaigreen7738]

Check out his solo when he played with necrophagist in the early 2000's. Its like buddy rich plays death metal. You may not like the music but he tore that solo wide open!!!

[@danielguest7841]

Yep! The Summer Slaughter Tour DVD is where I first heard Marco. Necrophagist played a show with Dying Fetus, here in Memphis TN, that same year but I was late and missed Necrophagist w/Marco. At the time, I had no idea who either one were but I know now, NEVER BE LATE!!!!!!!!

[@briandow8692]

He was amazing with UK, matched and possibly surpassed the skill set of the band.

[@timbeaton5045]

So , two snares, left and right, two hi-hats, ditto and twin bass pedals. matched grip to standard grip to that amazing "middle grip" where he uses both ends of the stick. I think the suggestion below is right, as to his non-earthly origins..... To use a phrase popularised by Adam Buxton from another video..."This guy must be a alien or sutin!"

[@kingcrimson234]

TFW the drum teacher is finally taught by the ultimate drummer. Marco is seriously insane.

[@merqury5]

Ok, now you've reviewed the pinnacle of most genres of drumming, lets see your solo. Thatd be fun now. You are clearly very knowledgeable on the topic. It has to have double bass :)

[@bowling0107]

Watching play guitar. He's a badass

[@castlehilldude]

One of the great old school guys - Art Blakey. Your take on him would be very interesting. There is also a video of a drum battle between Art Blakey and Ginger Baker.

[@mvunit3]

Marco . . . splits his brain in 4 different places and limbs to follow. Amazing guy and that smile tells you he loves what he does, and fun to watch YOU Gary as he brings amazement to your face :). I'm sure you have, but sit down and watch him with the "Aristocats" playing some groovy songs. His "solo" stuff is hilarious (and plays all the instruments), more along the lines of Zappa, early Mike Keneally and Vai. The kind of humor I enjoy :D.

[@muhammadakbarfauzi201]

love your reaction, please react bobby jarzombek :)

[@SuperFlanders123]

Marco Minnemann...THE JACKHAMMER!!!!

[@ironblud]

Paul Gilbert.

[@staalwijk]

Wow Marco M just wow.

[@sandrastebbins970]

I'd like to hear you play, got anything we can watch?

[@gareywilliams]

Yes :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqTch5-DpM-rmJo

[@daniellllll45419]

I would like to watch a video from one of these ,masters : Manu Katche - Steve Ferrone - Tommy Igoe- Gil Sharone. Many thanks for your amazing videos.

[@lamecasuelas2]

Katche Is so tasty

[@levisalvini4110]

The ONE and ONLY Marco Minneman!!!

[@leddygee1896]

Marco's drumming on several of James La Brie's solo albums were phenomenal too!! Also had writing credits too...

[@matijagrguric6490]

That didnt happen.

[@arminhess1512]

Watch Marco drumming with The Aristocrats (with Guthrie Govan & Brian Beller) and Steven Wilson (the raven that refused to sing) - he is not just a soloist. He grooves!

[@masbien]

I was waiting for this review for months! Thanks. Marco is incredibly talented and amazingly able to do whatever his out-of-this-world mind. Dream Theater lost an one-of-the-life opportunity by not picking him.

[@extirpatebabel]

The strange thing is that Marco wasn't auditioning for the band. It was because of Jordan Rudess's request (they were good friends) that he agreed to appear on the video documentary of the audition. Marco was not into Dream Theater and he didn't know most of their songs. There's an interview where he reveals it. Don't remember the link though.

[@masbien]

spider7ven oh that make more sense. Because you can tell that Jordan was like begging for Marco to be in the band. Both are technically and musically virtuosos.

[@extirpatebabel]

@@masbien Great observation. That cleared it all the more haha

[@danielguest7841]

Marco is too good for Dream Theater. Marco has SOUL! DT needed a robot, like Mangini, to complement Rudess, Petrucci, and Myung. Thankfully he is in The Aristocrats. Their musicianship is beyond lyrics.

[@vincecu4403]

He's really great! I agree man, thank you for making this video. I want to suggest not to put your voice volume so loud on top of the mix of your editing. Please.

[@misterfunnybones]

I remember when some drummers considered Jim Chapin's Advanced Techniques For The Modern Drummer unplayable. What would they think of this performance?!

[@xlixer7641]

Check out Luke Holland - tendinitis drum playthrough ...its not a solo drum track though its a great drummer & guitarist (Jason Richardson) teaming up... Also this guy is insane on the drums lol

[@albertofernandez7741]

Hey, your chest drum solo is not bad either!

[@FockeWulfFW200]

El presidente de Argentina viendo reacciones? XD

[@ReformedWhiteKnight]

Please do Benny Greb. He’s a rubber groove monster... and he alternates between his pedals sideways as well...

[@DrumsetArtistry]

Please send me a link. Thanks!

[@dionysos6838]

Yes.. he's so good.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHXHo6qCoJijjZo

[@blakkmoon]

För once i can say i met both. Gadd and minneman

[@gabrfernan]

Great vids! Come on, people, help me! We need a Matt Garstka reaction!

[@DrumsetArtistry]

Very soon :-)

[@gabrfernan]

@@DrumsetArtistry Awesome! Thank you!

[@HermesTrismegistes369]

Repetition is the mother of skill! But having a recognizable musical voice is more unique than speed.

[@alessiomanueddu1330]

Hi Gary,please requesting this,

[@frankyeichler3303]

Ladloodlladloodlladlloodlla!!!! He is amazing, no doubt. Love the video ;)

[@pragmaticcynicism6911]

First heard of him when he worked with Joe Satriani.

[@goneshootin61]

Better than the last video !

[@deppurple700]

It sounds like hes rolling with his feet. The fastest feet I've ever heard up untill now anyway

[@taunokekkonen5733]

Aaron Kitcher. You're welcome.

[@shellrox2878]

You should see Mike Mangini and George Kolias

[@dougpullins1215]

Virgil Donati. Check him out.

[@tuomoroiha1073]

Is he using a normal active grip sticks or some rebound ones???

[@brainsareus]

Please do the great Cuban drum kit player, Horacio ''El Negro'' Hernandez...

[@bobalover6293]

Had the great pleasure of seeing him quite a few years ago at the Cape Breton Drum Fest! It was like each limb of his body had its own brain and the interdepenence was mind boggling! darkeneddivinity.bandcamp.com/releases

[@bobalover6293]

my absolute favorite drummer of all time

[@kayned47]

Go and look up Fernando molinari here on KZbin , there's a few tracks with marco drumming on them , prepare 2 b blown away lol 😁

[@sirleibeker4406]

Yeah! Awesome songs.

[@cuahutemoctorres3691]

Marco is a monster!! Pleas check it out Keith Carlock!!

[@aaronstirling8714]

You should have a look at Thomas Lang and Matt Halpern they’re both insanely good. Thomas Lang has some of the most fluent rudiments I’ve seen in my life. Halpern is absolutely insane with polyrhythms it honestly hurts my head trying to decipher what he’s playing.

[@grouchomagic]

Yeah, he is a technical genius, however, can he swing? If he could play with Count Basie, how would that sound? Curious.

[@brainsareus]

different strokes for different folks....... get out of your sound ghetto! not everyone needs to swing, much as I dig that.

[@craigfazekas3923]

Out of all the reaction vids so far, I think I like this one & Barrie Barlow's the best....😎

[@DCSeraph]

Love the passion and enthusiasm! Would love to see your reaction to: 1. Damien Schmitt’s performance in kzbin.info/www/bejne/emetY2hpl56lbqs 2. And a Korean keyboard drummer in kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpqyo4iOqJKEnJY

[@Guppusmaximus]

You should check out Akira Jimbo (if you haven't already). His 4-way independence is phenomenal. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4XPk5allrh6jc0

[@nicolas_dw2846]

reacciona a Tomas Haake -meshuugga y me suscribo saludos desde de chile

[@Dutchman536]

If there were Olympic music games , he would win gold easily , and by the normal olympics , the gold for the best condition , and composing , for middle aged people

[@alexm66]

People are into reaction videos these days, you got it right. Some expect more from you as a great drummer though.

[@hugemetalfan6664]

You should check out Milos Meier drum solo

[@DrumsetArtistry]

Please send me a link. Thanks!

[@hugemetalfan6664]

Drumset Artistry kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGHLiXtumcShpqc

[@Logan-Wolverine]

Un video su Dafnis Prieto per favore!!!

[@DrumsetArtistry]

Send a link.

[@Logan-Wolverine]

Grazie

[@rerevlogid]

Dream theater have to put 1song play this part drum marco play...

[@DrumsetArtistry]

??

[@gaborozorai3714]

Do someone still relatively unknown but absolutely top of the pack: Gergo Borlai Just one of the many videos on YT: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2Kop5qBf9qIiLc

[@Ulghart]

Please do Mr Virgil Donati. I think that guys really from another planet !

[@weenfain2321]

If you haven’t done a Sammy davis Jr solo please do one 🙏🏻

[@ronforeman2556]

Am I the only commenter here who saw Marco play live with Paul Gilbert AND Necrophagist?

[@ralfkirsten124]

The most inspiring Drummer of these days) for me and many others) are Minnemann, Mangini and Aric Improta - so please Aric Improta next..!?! Please..!

[@DrumsetArtistry]

Please send me a link. Thanks!

[@sergio759]

@@DrumsetArtistry in the video Roger Taylor play the bass with stick, Gene Krupa have this cool idea in Big Noise from Winnetka

[@ralfkirsten124]

@@DrumsetArtistry kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJTVY5lnoZyUeqc

[@ralfkirsten124]

@@DrumsetArtistry www.moderndrummer.com/article/march-2019-night-verses-aric-improta/

[@ralfkirsten124]

@@DrumsetArtistry kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYqkoXmLrbytq7M

[@philosopher0076]

Why not react to the great Sheila Escovedo [ Sheila E. ] daughter of Santana veteran percussionist Pete Escavedo? Even here on Letterman years ago during his annual drum solo week, at age 54 and in a mini-skirt and stilettos, in this short solo, she was more than a little impressive: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJqnZYaKdrqHrsk

[@smpte11]

Anything from Virgil would be cool stuff! Solos or songs! Thanks and truly a quality take in the “react” genre! Thumbs up!

[@Selkirk69]

Bobby Jarzombek

[@jorgefranco727]

React to Elliot Hoffman of Car bomb, he Is un other world

[@DrumsetArtistry]

Please send me a link. Thanks!

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

You've got to listen to The Aristocrats. Probably an allusion on the filthiest joke in history :) An absolute mega power instrumental trio with this guy, Bryan Beller, and Guthrie Govan. Guthrie is so far ahead of any other player out there it's kind of hard to believe he's even human. They play...it's hard to say what they play. It's a mix of many things, fusion one might say. Also I believe one of their records received parental advisory sticker, while containing no lyrics :D

[@DrumsetArtistry]

Thanks!

[@magdong8839]

Please be my new professor. And rip Neil

[@OneRaxy]

React to Jonathan Moffet

[@DrumsetArtistry]

Please send me a link. Thanks!

[@OneRaxy]

@@DrumsetArtistry kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIOwY3qkbtOIbbM

[@abrahamuc7770]

PLEASE REACT TO HORACIO "EL NEGRO" HERNÁNDEZ:SOLO IMPROVISATION!

[@C0zyDunt]

Vinnie Appice please.

[@DrumsetArtistry]

Please send me a link. Thanks!

[@C0zyDunt]

@@DrumsetArtistry kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXyvmqird7RlfpY Skip to 5.06.

[@C0zyDunt]

I know it's not very long, but I think there's a few interesting parts, that may be a bit different from some other solo's.

[@magister8084]

Phil Collins and Chester Thompson