Drum Teacher Reacts: Zildjian LIVE! - Omar Hakim

[@TheMrMused]

I've been following Omar Hakim since his time with Sting in the 80s. Dude's got more groove than a record store.

[@michaelowens6533]

Me too, coincidentally. Saw him for the first time playing with Sting at The Royal Albert Hall in London and he just blew me away. One other you might like to check out is someone who I’ve followed since she was about 15, the Japanese sensation Kanade Sato. She is supremely talented.

[@TheMrMused]

@@michaelowens6533 ..thanks for the tip! Always up for hearing amazing talent!

[@wendellaustria1962]

He’s been around forever , great drummer can play anything .

[@aka.Mr.French]

one tidbit in Omar's resume I don't think anyone's mentioned -- drumming (and then some) in most of the last years and final few albums of Weather Report, after Jaco and Peter Erskine left. IIRC, Joe Zawinul picked up Omar, then tasked him with finding a bassist and percussionist... which resulted in Victor Bailey and Mino Cinelu entering the band. I recall seeing this edition of WR in NYC (Beacon Theater); a regular highlight of their shows was Zawinul and Omar trying to outdo each other in solo-shootout mode. Great fun coupled with amazing chops.

[@stevemorris6559]

One of the greats for sure !!! What a gig to witness !!!

[@BradBeeman]

Omar is a beast! I remember seeing him at a Pearl clinic many years ago and he was amazing then. Quick request if you love an inspiring live performance check out Simon Phillips backing Pete Townsend's Give Blood.

[@donnelson6694]

Omar is always fun to watch. So smooth.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

100%

[@leoquest1975]

He has such amazing skills. Like you said, his relaxedness comes from his mastery/ experience.

[@cobra1995xx]

years ago i got my friend to go see Steve smith live .. i had seen him a couple times in north east pa here at the jazz cafe. tiny little local bar/club that got some great shows. saw with buddies buddys the tribute to buddy rich, vital information and g3.. i told him (my buddy) he had to see him play live. he like who, the drummer from journey?? needless to say after sitting literally 8 feet from him while playing . he was BLOWN away.. getting to see a guy like Steve that close is a freakin privilege for sure!!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

It's powerful isn't it!

[@cobra1995xx]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums yes sir.. you get to see allll the hand techniques and see up close just how next level the playing is. Ridiculous how good 👍

[@warren_r]

Nice to see another video from the Zildjian set that we all love so much. Omar's a divine inspiration for all of us.

[@timp1390]

Those cymbals look amazing!!

[@donfinch862]

I really appreciate your channel Andrew, your reaction and input highlight the skills of these artists. I watch a drummer and think "oh, he's playing the drums", but your reactions make me realise there's more to it. Fascinating to watch. I used to play the clarinet in the school band (45 years ago haha) and have an appreciation of music. Practice is the key, and these guys and girls have done a LOT of it. Plus talent. Cheers mate, keep it up

[@tictocbang7443]

Amazing drummer! I got to see him record with a friend's jazz band. They did 6 takes of the first song, with each drum intro more impressive than the last.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Oh wow. What an experience

[@rickcook7308]

Consummate pro. I saw him with Madonna at MSG early 90s killed it.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

OH DAMN!

[@hydrakn]

Jeez the coverage this guy gets on his kit. Outer space indeed. Recommend checking the drum cam from Hate5six for Pool Kids uploaded last week, guy is so clean its mental, band is fresh too.

[@mattbutler3292]

Phew , that was cool !!

[@patrickbrennan2864]

Some of the quickest wrists in music - his sticks whip BACK to straight vertical so fluidly

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes Sir!

[@dirkstadil8621]

So much Groove! Brilliant Video!

[@TomA-qy6jz]

Damn. The middle section was like he was playing the musicpiece in paralell with the drumsolo. And somehow the two was in perfect sync.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Magician

[@academaciated7466]

Love some Omar!!!

[@thadima1996]

He oozes smoothness on the drums even when being intense

[@TheOlvan]

D Flat Waltz from Domino Theory by Weather Report is one of my favorite Omar tracks ever! Check it out!

[@TragicallySchapp]

Got to see him play once (with Sting) - amazing!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

What an experience

[@moondogaudiojones1146]

Brilliant drummer!

[@henri1298]

yo can we give it up to the sax from like 8:30 on...... holy cow

[@academaciated7466]

The ending is reminiscent of the I Burn for you solo ❤️

[@hairychris444]

I thought that I knew his name from somewhere... he recorded the Brothers in Arms album by Dire Straits. I didn't know was that he apparently tracked all the parts in 2 days. WHAT???

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

HAHA! Yup that's him

[@markmilner842]

Such a great drummer. Although I’d heard him before, I first heard his name when he was in Sting’s Blue Turtles band. Then I heard him with Miles Davis, when I first started listening to jazz (beyond my dad’s big band and swing records). He’s so good. Doesn’t seem to matter what the music is, he always plays something appropriate for it. Thanks for sharing.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yeah Mark. Consummate pro

[@gordonmarsh7980]

I saw him with Sting and he was just incredible, so fluid and effortless. And on fire!

[@digitalrudimentor]

Amazing video, love omar, found out about him throu daft punks random access memories album. ❤❤❤

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

One of the best albums ever IMO

[@AnyRoadAnyTime]

Good one!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Sure is!

[@jakeenan]

I hear Omar will be behind the drum-kit on the Foo Fighters World Tour this year. What an inspired choice by Dave Grohl. THAT is going to be something else indeed!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

WHAAAAT!?

[@jakeenan]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums Yep. It was announced last week. Now, I'm not sure if it's just the American leg of the tour or for the entire tour. But then, why would they replace the guy who can take the band up to a whole new level. He is that special.

[@wxmaggot5669]

His signature Pearl snare is as incredible as his drumming! Too bad I can't play it like he does though 😂

[@bonhzeppelin55]

I have no qualms calling this Great Man A BONAFIDE Drumming STUD!!

[@don7294]

The million-mile groove!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

yup. magic

[@2fast4ua]

I was an absolute hardcore police fan and felt any reproduction of their songs to be lacking due to the original unique style and characteristics of Sting, Andy and Stuart. That all changed with one song ……. Shadow’s in the rain ……. I had a who and what the hell is that moment. Omar Hakim is style and ability on steroids. Off the scale cool 😎

[@adamchandlers]

You should give a listen to his performance on DAFT PUNKS Giorgio Moroder from the Random Access Memories album.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I know it well Adam. One of my fave albums ever

[@MrThrustSSC]

Saw him with Kate Bush. Was not bad....

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I bet

[@angrydoggy9170]

Looking at this guy, one thing is absolutely clear: drumming is dead easy. So why can’t I do it? But seriously, that band is fantastic. Keeping up with the beat when he’s going full on syncopated madness isn’t easy.

[@menschkeit1]

We know it’s good, tell us WHY. E.g the dollar 7:11, is that an over the bar line triplet crash?

[@EmilianoGirina]

About Damien Schmitt you have to listen and react to Tokyo Night. It's just mind-blowing.

[@thomasmoroney1079]

Check out the list of people he’s worked with! 😮 I watched you do Bonham and I was thinking of more rock drummers for you to try out.Ian Paice and Barrymore Barlow. They never got the attention they deserved ✌️❤️🥁

[@meanmetalmike666]

Gotta checkout July Morning by Uriah Heep

[@meanmetalmike666]

You should React to Bonhamology cover of All of My love George Fludas is a great Jazz Drummer and Bonham Incarnate on Drums

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Sounds great!

[@grafixgirl]

Omar Hakim is legend. I would love to see @elestepariosiberiano play some Omar....

[@alexviksnins]

Most Zildjian Live vids show the band... No time for that here!🤣

[@chilliwilliams2525]

If you want relaxed insane drumming.... Who thinks Andrew is ready to take a dive into Austin Archey? Here's a drum playthrough kzbin.info/www/bejne/ambcnpipgN56a9k

[@forthrightnight]

That short little cymbal roll @ 8:29. Totally unnecessary and virtually inaudible. Put it in anyway.

[@gregg3356]

I know you won't see this but you are doing yourself an disservice by no listening to Death Human album fet. Sean Reinert on drums

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I've done a few on Sean. Incredible

[@gregg3356]

Have you listened to Death Human?

[@sushix5207]

I see you are not neutral;-)