Chad Smith Up Close Part 2

[@drumer4u]

I had to pause this several times to go play the drums. He's so inspiring. I want to be like Chad Smith.

[@ronkells]

YES, every time I see Chad I go play

[@LiamRenaut]

If anybody thinks that Chad's playing isn't technical, you have no idea what dynamics are.

[@TheJimmercury]

LOL kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4a8fnimiq1kqpI

[@331paradiddle]

I used to watch Chad Smith back in the 70s in a local Detroit band called Toby Redd. I think its great that he made it to the big time but honestly there are lots of drummers here in Detroit that are very talented that you will never hear. That goes for every city inthe world. There is no such thing as the best. When you start believing your gre atness you stop progressing . Play music because you love it and for no other reason. For 99.9% of us we will never be rich or famous but that doesnt mean we cant be excellant musicians. Practice as much as you can and you will be surprised how well you can play. You may not be famous but you can a well re s pected musician in your r own right

[@phillydoughboy]

Damn, word dude! Fuckin word.

[@AnotherWorldYT]

This is true, all though it's a miserable existence being born with a gift that you can't share.

[@ddjino666]

well said. cheers mate!

[@WingsofApolloMusic]

Awesome! Love hearing from Chad!

[@DillingerEscapeMan]

I love Chad. He grooves so well. Shows that you don't have to be really technical to be really impressive

[@LiamRenaut]

Groove is much, much harder to master/obtain than ANY technical ability. Groove can't be taught, it comes naturally. Speed and all that other nonsense can be taught. Groove > everything else.

[@drumavidcheckupz4792]

LiamRenaut I think you might be wrong. www.indiegogo.com/projects/bennygreb Only time will tell.

[@gobstompper13]

Great observation by Chad is that he knows to listen to his band mates and build off them. Also knowing that improve is ok when you know how to do it. Solid drummer.

[@brettbehrendt1311]

i love chad smith he has always been a big influence on me and my playing style...

[@dmanalang9037]

Maaan, Chad Smith to me is the best drummer. I love his style! He is my idol. Thank you for making this video.

[@finalmonth]

chad is a smart drummer.

[@ns81]

Will Ferrell will definitely play Chad in the Chili Peppers biopic. And Paul Rudd will play Anthony, and Ben Stiller will play Flea. Tell me I'm wrong.

[@briangriffin7799]

your wrong apart from will ferrell that is a terrible idea

[@ioanparry8924]

I really, really hope that film is made. Doubtful, but epic it would be. Actor choice is spot on NS.

[@JULIOHpsp]

only will ferrell, the rest dont look like them AT ALL

[@MizzzyMike]

wayne rooney or iniesta would be flea

[@jamesford3735]

My guess is jesus will play John Frusciante.

[@everynameistaken567]

All the concert footage is from Firefly in Dover, DE. I WAS THERE!!!

[@mrgaiusbonus]

the bird land version is so awesome but i can't find it on youtube anymore :(

[@DrGray_Drummer]

Great points. Take chances, listen, trust the band (not always easy) Changing it up erynight. I'd go nuts playing the same exact thing every night. Peart is a perfect example. He's been playing that same solo EVERY NIGHT for how many years? Although there's lots of math in a band like Rush, I've never heard em take a chance. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to be out there. Chad gets it.

[@YouChoobah]

Hell yeah. Glad to know Im a fan of a disciplined musician.

[@RobRobBird]

I totally agree with Chad. Well said!

[@billbradleymusic]

I love this guy!

[@amicklich6729]

Chad is just the real deal. Good guy.

[@user-of3vr7je4n]

I'm a bassist, so I don't know my drums, but damn Chad with the jazz band... thing... was fucking impressive

[@AlexanderWDI]

Its chad smith, that should be enough of a parental advisory. Much Love.

[@KarlLeipzig]

the streching sound did scare the shit out of me :D

[@soggypeaches7527]

Birdland is a great song, I remember playing it with my jazz group, good choice

[@mrbucket75]

The acrylic drums are awesome!

[@dovlaBass]

17:20 and further jeez this was so fun to watch/listen :D

[@siderealbeast]

That intro was so freaking goood

[@ndup89]

I wish I could play with Chad. Play by feeling. :)

[@ndup89]

With Dave Grohl

[@ndup89]

Meowy McNasty And of course, Taylor Hawkins.

[@LinYouToo]

17:50 pure genius

[@ericlpz12]

ted hot chili peppers were great writers. had great guitarist, bassist, and drummer. their vocalist is kinda meeehhh. a good writer nonetheless

[@leivabernie]

this is amazing DC

[@victorgandara6437]

The best drummer ever

[@adanac9424]

regarding body movement, look at(one of my favorite drummers)Frank Beard. He always looks so calm & relaxed behind his kit & makes it sound s'oh sweet(my opinion). it's what ever blows your hair back. I was watching a good bassist on here TJH3113 & i was going to message him and say you look like a statue when you play.. get in to it.. shake your hips a little.. but he's a great bassist & if it 'aint broke, don't fix it. for me, it's always been, I don't dance to good music.. good music makes me dance. I asked my drummer once if he minds when i hit ghost notes on my bass strings.(it's a bad habit of mine i've learned to stop). He said what ever helps keep your rhythm.

[@DanaHeisel]

Anyone know the snare drum he is playing at the beginning of the video? Sounds awesome.

[@ricardodelsilva3891]

13:00 - In my band I call it the "Chad Smith bob"

[@rider0097]

I guarantee he shit himself at 10:14 when Terry fucking Bozzio told him "That was the shit!" after that

[@frederickgreen5220]

he is the best drummer in the world!!!

[@alekseysky-daziel3283]

that's the best most uneducated statement on the entirety of youtubd

[@omfg51]

9:44 that was the moment :,)

[@carlosalfredo47]

Alguien me podria decir como se llama la cancion la que sale en el 5:21 Por favor.

[@TheCoronaChannel]

+Carlos Alfredo Galdamez Velis Red Hot Chili Peppers- Around the World

[@keziahj]

he certainly rocks the shit out of them cymbals... and drums... ; )

[@BarryWarne]

6:08 Chad looks his most Will Ferrell here :)

[@mit-cycle]

nice one

[@whitebaer3034]

I think the guy in the red beanie on the left headbanging is his drum tech

[@regulourbina2360]

thats right he also plays keyboards in the band in some songs

[@suburbanindie]

Chad Smith a reliable, steady drummer who works well with other musicians because he doesn't get in the way. He's a hard-hitting Ringo Starr. I think his style is a bit basic and the "best of all-time" moniker that some people put on him are wildly out of touch. He's good. The hi-hat foot insight is pretty cool. I'm self-taught and my left foot is a little retarded (I do not play metal haha)

[@kelpbeds]

+suburbanindie Good analogy of Chad and I just love solid meter type players like this. Mike Vanderhule also comes to mind from the band Y & T. That acrylic kit featured in this video is sick!

[@vikram8578]

It only sounds basic in the mix. The level of complexity and Dynamics in the drums only tracks is quite stunning

[@sovereignviper]

He's not a hard-hitting Ringo Starr

[@borjiman_]

Beast.

[@NeCtRiCkS]

GLaDOS' voice (intro) :o

[@RobertSmith-sq1wg]

this is will ferrel

[@functionparameter]

Robert Smith cmon man, that is old

[@RobertSmith-sq1wg]

FocsBLAC what u mean

[@functionparameter]

dw

[@AlexLopez-mq3ip]

haha 6:12 wild flea appears

[@alexscott730]

Is this Chad Smith...or Will Ferrel...we'll never know.

[@Brokenface]

If you have to ask, you'll never know

[@taromaru_splat]

5:13

[@YamahaDan100]

'' no one could play like phil collins lol, Chad my friend, you would destroy Phil, at the atomic level

[@georgegeorgopoulos6014]

you must not be a drummer if you believe what you've written. I've followed both drummers for over 20 years and I can assure you PC drumming is musically at a much more accomplished level. Check out his albums n videos!

[@YamahaDan100]

***** Its only my opinion and taste, chad a has a lesser vocabulary, but has more feel and groove than PC. That is what i look for in a drummer. Not trying to start an argument. And yes my profile picture might actually suggest I am a drummer. I respect your opinion though regardless and thanks for the reply

[@georgegeorgopoulos6014]

Ok Cheers!

[@bokunotraplord8497]

Well the phrase "no one could play like _____" is kind of to be loosely interpreted. It not necessarily a ranking of technical skill or fame or anything. I guess the easiest way to liken it is that, as you said, you think Chad has a better "groove". I think groove is what separates all those musicians who are on equal levels of skill. Groove is how you use what you've learned to do, and what makes you stand out from someone else. So what Chad said about Phil is sort of what you're saying about Chad.

[@georgegeorgopoulos6014]

Although my favourite drummer played styles of music that required 'groove' I find thats its a word that gets thrown around a lot. It seems to get used especially when referring to performances where you don't need many chops in order to accommodate the song. My understanding is that Chad was referring to technical proficiency of these other drummers. If he felt that groove alone transcended this proficiency of others drumming he would not have made this comment. This is pretty straight forward to understand. Lastly, 'groove' although relative obviously refers more to certain genres than others. You can't compare say, Chads drumming with that of a drummer in an orchestra playing Mancini's 'Baby elephant walk' and say, Chads drumming has more groove!

[@rhspercussionistguy]

Chad seems kinda tense in this video for some reason :/

[@chillassmofo96]

this video would have been a lot better if they had GIVEN HIM FUCKING STICKS!!

[@deatherman1027]

was he drunk when he was interviewed

[@cesar38306]

air drum player is not for you chad don`t mess whit my shit

[@t-man5196]

The physical therapist has almost indefinitely been on some serious psychiatric medications in the past. I can tell by his abnormal facial expressions/hand movements and general zonked out-ness. Edit: the interviewer as well.

[@ChrisMikeHoc]

Cough will ferrell cough.......

[@IkechiUkazu]

*cough* Will Ferrell *cough*

[@NateDogD17]

17 people don't know who Chad Smith is.

[@MrEKEEFE]

hes getting old

[@TheAntlermusic]

once you go zach hill you never go back

[@contactkeithstack]

earthquakeyourface Tony Williams

[@pierscullis1]

Is that john frusciante with the terrible backing vocals I hear?!

[@skateboarding3665]

That's josh... John left the band

[@fedev80]

this is an overrated drummer....

[@gummel82]

Federico Vicente And you an overrated fuck

[@fedev80]

Well.... I didn't think the standard brainless troll reply would take that long to come up. There's always some stupid fan boy, incapable of handling someone else's opinion. The guy is a good drummer, but way overrated. And this is because all the ignorant teens out there cheering for RHCP like it is the ultimate groove band, when actually everything they did after One Hot Minute is crap. Now enjoy and feel free to deploy all your bullshit, I'm not interested in silly debates with stupid people.

[@Brokenface]

He is not