Terry Bozzio - Reality Tour Drumset Performance

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[@phhuynh9881]

Tony again , sure

[@falconwings]

Tommy Lee

[@Reneromero08]

Joey Jordison's setup, RIP.

[@Flux_Flow]

MORE TERRY BOZZIO !

[@MrBlackrichie]

Samus Petruccelli

[@StreetBeatsStudio]

I've always loved minimalist setups like this one.

[@mikewood9514]

Hahahahaha

[@jcmd2473]

😂😂😂😂

[@pipoqas]

😆😆😆

[@voronOsphere]

I agree. This is the stripped down set he'd use if he were hired to fill in for Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones...!

[@BlackGypsyMusic]

Lmao stupid

[@bogfish9664]

And afterwards, just like many of us drummers, he broke it down and packed it all into a 2005 Celica.

[@locrianico6843]

I’ve seen him live, and he actually puts each drum into a plastic case and in a van. Insane to think this kit doesn’t go in road boxes.

[@themechaniacal1558]

Mine went into a 75 Pacer, but I had a couple less drums in my set than Bozzio. I don't recall having that many kick drums either but it was a chemically induced season so ya never know.

[@Ziggy_Moonglow]

LOL So true. Mine was a 1979 Subaru GL sedan, but my kit was only a 9 piece.

[@UBigJoka]

I would have said a Honda Civic

[@andy101971]

Hysterical

[@uncle-epicurus]

He's not just playing drums, he's playing a beautifully tuned instrument. Edited: It's essentially a giant xylophone or a Glockenspiel.

[@moontan91]

might as well learn the piano... lol

[@artmario]

Drums also need to be tuned up

[@thewanderingheathen]

He has it tuned like a piano. Diatonic & chromatic scales. I got to sit behind it when I met him back in 2007. He’s actually very humble. I sat back and felt more overwhelmed than I’ve ever felt. He told me that he plays it in sections. He said to look at it in sections instead of the whole kit. I replied “easy for you to say. It’s your kit…”

[@paradiddle16]

@@thewanderingheathen Yeah the notes are written on the toms. I could hear modulating from one note to another also with the bassdrum. Definitely sounds super melodic and seems to have some african quality to the melodies.

[@thewanderingheathen]

@@paradiddle16 DW drums actually pitch matches their drums, and Terry has his heads tuned to match the sympathetic tones. His heads are mylar, which apparently also helps with resonance.

[@benwilliams787]

The drum tech deserves the most credit for setting up all that

[@FanaticDrummer]

Its a crew

[@jakethepitador2558]

Different drum tech every performance... they always quit after the tear down.

[@wardamo]

I read somewhere that it takes three techs over three hours to set his drumset up. I got to play on his ex-roadie's set, and it was a mini version of this with the same line and color of drums and cymbals. The cases even had "Bozzio" written on them, so I can only speculate that it was Terry Bozzio's old kit.

[@birdyztudio]

yep and i wonder how long does it take?

[@hsap2223]

Im pretty sure bozzio has a massive crew of like 30 people that have been doing it for years night after night

[@lukeboldon300]

Terry: We're going on tour! Terry's Tech: *cries*

[@michaeljuliano8839]

He has to keep going on tour to try to repay the mortgage he had to take out on those drum, but the tech and transportation expenses are probably so high that he can barely make the payments.

[@sleepernotes]

Setup three day for one hour show

[@DracheMusic]

😂😂😂

[@scotttesar6661]

....every show is a week & a half apart so you'll have time to set up & tear down...

[@drmscaper5878]

lmao

[@gishdysfunk]

The way Liam Neesom is playing a drummer is impressive ! What an actor 👍

[@mi39471]

What a particular set of skills he has 🤨

[@Aeycer8-bit]

I was JUST about to comment that🤣 but then I looked to see if someone beat me to it…

[@TeejayTaa]

I've always loved seeing Liam Neeson playing drums when his family is not being Taken.

[@gerardoneri5115]

Lmao brosky!!!!

[@MrKamei]

Lol

[@serigoodgame]

You got me😅😂🤣🙌

[@courtlandadams]

@the kit: “I will find you, and I will fill you...”

[@LilRedOne85]

He even has the side part, piece of hair thing going on!!! 😳

[@gavinrivington4918]

Honestly he’s a good player and everything but if there’s one piece of constructive criticism I could give, it’s that he probably needs more drums.

[@pbwbrian53]

More cowbells

[@GotLove4All]

Yeah but can he play ACDC's "Back in Black"?????

[@Glasstable2011]

@@GotLove4All he could probably play the guitar part on this kit

[@GotLove4All]

@@Glasstable2011 LOL I would assume......

[@rakasin]

@@pbwbrian53 beat me to it

[@jeffsienkiewicz7119]

I’m not sure this qualifies as a drum “kit” at this point… this is more like a drum “ensemble” or a drum-o-phone. That being said. It needs more cowbell.

[@nickp.2169]

Drum-o-phone indeed

[@intertubicular]

AHHHHHHH You beat me to the cowbell comment.

[@Wee_Gee]

I've got a disease and the only cure is more cowbell!

[@luisvillarreal5262]

*Legend has it, Terry is still packing up his drum set after this performance.*

[@anishkhadka9400]

** his drum tech***

[@Samford404]

Lmao

[@alanjayee]

Lol

[@Errex2]

😂🤣

[@marc3d]

what a joy^^

[@vortex-xy4xe]

I'm felling into a jungle level of crash bandicoot with this music

[@dischargesummary8794]

Rafael Nunes lol

[@JNewsted1988]

Whoa!

[@sampojuuti]

So true hahah

[@countdooku793]

I was about to say that lol. Straight up got three masks right now.

[@camron7910]

Dude 🤣🤣

[@ollie-d]

His pedals alone are worth more than all of the equipment I've ever and probably will ever buy

[@usernamenumber]

People: "drums are not a melody instrument" Bozzio: "hold my drum kit. and my other drum kit. and my other drum kit. and my other drum kit. and my other drum kit. Now make them one drum kit."

[@SiekerMusic]

Lul

[@Thelonelyscavenger]

Good one!😅😅😅😅

[@joewhittle801]

😂😂😂

[@dustincassidy]

Haha!

[@СашаБеляев-с1ы]

Brad Smith drums + xylophone :)

[@jakethiringer1698]

This would be a good song for a Donkey Kong course on Mario Kart!

[@Hammerdrums]

I WAS JUST THINKING THAT, or crash bandicoot, and with a bit more guitar twag, some parts could make it into red dead 2 😂😂😂

[@markweber1677]

Yep and that would be just about it

[@SlyHikari03]

For sure

[@walter431]

This is literally the first time i understand what Bozzio is trying to achieve.

[@hardcoreoma]

Emphasis on trying

[@hugolafhugolaf]

I don't.

[@walter431]

@@hardcoreoma Yeah its nothing too spectacular, youre right. But at least this performance doesn't remind me of an overconfident 6 year old

[@baowarrior4892]

Yeah it’s called an electric drum kit

[@Monsterdrumma]

@@walter431 He is going over your head obviously. He is playing music not just chopping out which if you have ever followed his career he can do beyond in his sleep!

[@Al30RZ]

Crazy how talented Liam Neeson is!

[@rakasin]

I will look for you, I will find you, and I will here's a drum solo

[@gabriel_mendez]

Oh my gosh you're right lol!!!

[@burroweiser]

Lol you're right

[@united57]

I have a special set of skills and playing drums...

[@mdrumjack]

"I Will find You and i Will hit You!!!.... ... Mini China hiding under anything...

[@75thBeatle]

But what I do have is a very particular set of toms, toms I have acquired over a very long career, and rudiments that make me a nightmare for people like you.

[@crazydavec3861]

For people like drum techs, sound engineers, haulage and transport firms.... the list goes on! 😉

[@Slamgod]

Very good. Very, very good!

[@jehouse86]

You win👏. There's no need to read the rest of the comments

[@joewhittle801]

“Good luck” (setting up and breaking that kit down before the club closes lol)

[@camron7910]

Why can't I stop laughing 😂

[@sarcasticguy4311]

After dozens of Terry Bozzio videos I finally found one where he's playing those tuned toms.

[@stevebanning902]

and only the tuned toms lmao

[@sixpackflabs7213]

Imagine setting up this monster of a kit and then the show gets cancelled.

[@tristanteotcteo]

Sounds like this year's olympics.

[@m.k.mcgill]

There’s an older video of one of Terry’s kits being put together and it’s honestly insane. That kit was smaller than this new one.

[@eadantasl]

the concert is going to happen no matter i have to kill someone. aint gonna dismantle that shit

[@markdemell3717]

Imagine if the guy behind the kit just plays basic 4/4 beats most of the night and only a two minute solo,ugh.

[@palmih3795]

Jajaajajajajjajajjaajajajajajajaja

[@AnothrGtrPlyr]

Singer: “let’s detune everything to Eb tonight” Drum tech: “oh, shit...”

[@oobernoober7617]

Singer: that's not a problem is it Drum tech: well no it's just, I'll have to get there an extra 2 hours earlier Singer: The shows at 8 and you were already planning to arrive at 4 Drum tech: well now I'll be there right after lunch

[@brevyansingollo1411]

He'll just play one tom lower, not a problem ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@adamdrummer1991]

The solo is in Ab hehe

[@LeCheeZy]

@@brevyansingollo1411 i bet he could do it right on the spot as well

[@danhunt2425]

😄

[@subvertedworld]

I never really got into his playing and his massive kit. This song is the most interesting thing I've seen him do with it. That said, I do admire his vision and the guts it takes to go this far and deal with the criticism that comes with it.

[@ggggjjjj9543]

It must be so hard for him....

[@TheEriktron]

Terry with Fantomas is pretty cool. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqvco2Njfs-trcU

[@Butchy1]

Who would care about criticism if you could drum as great as he can?

[@Ukraineaissance2014]

I dont get it, even his natural rhythm is off here

[@humanbeing2420]

@@Ukraineaissance2014 What do you mean? I didn't hear anything that sounded off-rhythm.

[@OmniumAtmosphere]

All other drummers in the known universe: "Less is more" Terry Bozzio: "Nope. More is more"

[@mvunit3]

Yngwie Malmsteen: " . . . . Yes".

[@thereallevel27]

"Less is not more, more is more." -Neil Peart

[@charliemcguire8766]

More is less in this case

[@felphero]

Portnoy: Advanced drum kit Mangini: Advanced lemonade stand kit Bozzio: USS Enterprise control panel kit

[@meshuggahman3225]

mangini kills both of them..

[@meshuggahman3225]

@Rex R lol.. welcome to 2011..

[@meshuggahman3225]

@Rex R you know..zero feel, no grove, no energy.. thats so 2011..

[@colonelcatastrophe4821]

@@meshuggahman3225 did felphero just really write that comment?!? Both portinoy and mangini make bozzio's style look uhmn,let me think......being nice,boring to say the least.

[@marcdedouvan]

@@meshuggahman3225 ? ARE YOU DEAF? BY THE WAY, DON'T PUT A HIERARCHY BETWEEN LEONARDO DA VINCI AND MICHEL ANGELO, IT IS BASIC WISDOM IN ESTHETIC. THEY ALL PLAY THINGS THE OTHER CAN'T. HERE IS JUST SETS COMPARISONS IN A FUNNY WAY AND HE IS RIGHT.

[@rubenhdezdiaz]

This is the definition of “Melodic Drumming” …I have all those VHS from Master Bozzio, been a huge fan since I started playing drums

[@Darylrb1983]

Whomever tuned those drums. Outstanding! The melody is clear! Edit: a year later "whoever"

[@Korsfestelse]

Daryl rabara-brokate Yep, he always has em tuned really well, but I'm assuming the melody is so clear due to the midi he has to back it up. I remember either a video or comment where he mentioned each drum has its own midi signal which outputs a duplicate note just to make the melody stand out more

[@ghostbombl8034]

@@Korsfestelse Midi is just data notes or standard on controlling midi set ups.Theres no sound from midi.

[@AlightingOnAir]

It's "whoever." It's the subject of the sentence. Whomever is when it is the object of the verb of the sentence. For example: The tuning of these drums, tuned by whomever, is outstanding. Not trying to be a dick. Hope this helps.

[@joshuaestrada6042]

Yeah I love how he uses them as a melodic instrument honestly.

[@Darylrb1983]

@@AlightingOnAir yeah

[@albertoroberto7705]

Those cymbals sounded amazing.

[@biodigitaljazz1]

LMAO I'm two minutes in and he hasn't hit one yet.

[@billyeggleston4413]

@@biodigitaljazz1 I thought it was just me....

[@kevinblackburn3198]

I'm just glad he used all those bass drums.

[@natelemon3808]

So funny I was thinking the same thing! I wanted to hear those chinas

[@HighlanderNorth1]

@@biodigitaljazz1 👉 Well, that's because these cymbals were installed on the front part of the set as "counterweights" to offset the weight of all those tom toms, to balance the drum set, so it doesn't tip over backwards.... It's the exact same concept that you see on large cranes that have heavy weights installed on the back to offset the weight of the boom sticking way out front. Obviously buying 30+ expensive cymbals to be used only as counterweights, is actually much cheaper and therefore more efficient than just using heavy steel blocks or whatever! 😉👍

[@Bigfootz2004]

Imagine being the guy who set up the cymbals... Terry's like, "sike!"

[@BrainDamageBrian]

psych.. like, i psyched you out. psychology n shit.

[@chriswright8114]

imagine coming up with an original comment......

[@stevebanning902]

@@BrainDamageBrian oh wow thanks for filling us in .... SIKE

[@viktormuerte]

Terry: "Wanna be my drum tech?" Me: Breaks out in a cold sweat.

[@kfranco145]

😂😂 Seriously, you would need to be some type of structural engineer. I couldn't imagine setting that kit up

[@ivankaspeadsforquincyjones9273]

I helped his Tech break it down one day after a clinic, unbelievable

[@DolganoFF]

Stable employment though!!!

[@camron7910]

yeah no thanks

[@charlespangilinan6351]

@@DolganoFF one night could cost $5,000. Lol

[@HPLovethrash]

It takes light passing by one side of the kit about 5 days to reach the other side.

[@GamingDrummer89]

Hahahaha!

[@genewilliams617]

Exactly!

[@PaulDunn-s3n]

Seeing T.B with Jeff Beck was the most memorable drumming performance ever. They were trading licks like a guitar battle, awesome!

[@RokeroLoko69]

Drum Tech: How many toms you need? Terry: Yes

[@bc-518]

“Then how many pedals do you need?” “Yes”

[@jeanmicheltrogneux9442]

all those youtube's memes are so stupid

[@badakputraprasetyo9234]

Drum Tech: "how many cymbals do you need?" Bozzio: "yes"

[@jonpoon3896]

Badak Putra Prasetyo none... gongs however....

[@michaelandre9287]

was looking for this comment 😂

[@bojingly6759]

Terry’s set up is how every person describes their drummer friends drum set.

[@MarioDiBonito]

This drum set are like "pianoforte" with 88 notes...but many person don't understand the drumming of Terry. From another galaxy Mr. Bozzio come to us to be immortal. I love it.

[@jimmygriswold9258]

Why didn’t he just wear the whole shirt? “ guys my shoulders run a little hot, “

[@2atp]

Seriously. Delete it. Such an insensitive comment. There are literally dozens of people who are unable to wear full T-shirts’ because of unbearable shoulder chaffing. Please cure yourself of such ignorance 😂😂😂

[@garethedwards1752]

I love you

[@jamespetercharles7532]

Nice sloth man, great comment.

[@cursedcliff7562]

@@2atp You have inferior skin

[@slicedsteelcucumber6643]

@love is my religion due* and what? how is he ignorant?

[@2dan4me97]

I've never heard toms tuned so perfectly before, imagine him playing The Black Page on this kit

[@donaldlong3996]

Imagine what Frank would have said if Terry had shown up at rehearsals with this lot :)

[@jasperblackcrow]

He actually did... look it up - it should be on YT

[@aaroncutchin1539]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3W0dmtoetGsgMk

[@harbosonius]

I think Terry's drum tech is the real hero,here.

[@jahread3322]

I love how he turned his drum kit into a melodic instrument....he could have went the easy route and just used midi triggers or pads laid out like piano 🎹 or a huge vibraphone or something along those lines....but nope...tuned toms and China cymbals...so fucking rad

[@Samford404]

I can't imagine how much this would cost, just seeing all those 9000 pedals gives me anxiety

[@tawilk]

he's helped invent half the stuff DW uses, so it's all free to him...

[@Samford404]

@@tawilk I didn't know that but still imagining how much such a setup of one of the most expensive pedals on the market would cost me gets me chest pressure lol.

[@m.k.mcgill]

Not to mention most of those pedals have 6 feet of cam between them and the beater lol

[@BeeBeeCJr]

@@Samford404 I 100% agree! Just imagining what it would cost me just to own what’s on the ground makes me anxious as well. But CYMBALS!

[@ItsJustMeAdam.]

$60K

[@ruhlmanndrumsolo]

It is the only one to do this on the planet. Brilliantly melodic.... Bravissimo Master Bozzio !!!

[@houseofshuffles449]

ROADIE: "Sir, your cowbell is missing." TERRY: "There'll be no clinic then. I'll tell the children."

[@marcustang4849]

Terry's wife: You're always on your drums! Why not live in them!! Terry: Hmmm....

[@rol0511]

I would've loved to also hear at least 25% of all those cymbals.

[@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.]

Maybe there'll be a video on the Cymbal Channel.

[@hollowwallsendmiseryforest8709]

Hi-hat crying in the corner:

[@nixneato]

That part from 1:17 till 1:28 is nothing short of amazing. Particularly inspired Terry. Met him in Brussels, Belgium sth like 25 years ago, he was touring with Donati and I caught them after the show. Sweetest man ever, I'll never forget.

[@MultiSkyman1]

My favorite little section too!

[@GoreHealer]

Only who has played Crash Bandicoot can understand this man is simply amazing...

[@toddsmith1648]

you know, now that I read that I can't get it out of my head lol

[@TommyWashow]

the black page

[@austenomar2218]

I thought the same thing lmao

[@Chaosdude341]

Absolutely correct!

[@jacobpotts7954]

I don’t get it

[@Danfromoverthere]

Terry: Hello DW what size bass drums do you have? DW: well we have... Terry: I’ll take them!!

[@ChocoDrum03]

When this guy goes to a restaurant and asks for the menu he is asking for the entire content of the menu instead of a puny book of names and prices.

[@Danfromoverthere]

tubetardism 20/20 lol

[@benttwisted210]

Once upon a time, there was a drum tech who lived a life of simplicity, then, one fine day, he answered an ad from Terry Bozzio! Much to his surprise, what did he see, the drum kit from hell, and, he fell to his knees! He prayed, oh Lord, this cannot be, this drum kit from hell, was not meant for me!! 😳🤣😂

[@williamwade6972]

First- come up with the concept Second- performance Terry is an innovative force. Most of us don't play in venues that would allow this. My hat goes off to one of the greats of my time.

[@ThePoorBoy]

Chad looks like Will Ferrell, and now Terry looks like Liam Neeson? What's next -- Dave Weckl looking like Colonel Sanders? Wait a sec...

[@herewegoaround]

lol.

[@juderichards6588]

Fuck sake I was going to say that

[@bekazaliexpress22]

I found you and idrum you!

[@alexlapiz]

First time I see a video of Terry playing a song that doesnt seem like he is trying a new set. I really liked it because it sounds orgánic, musical and something you can dance and sing. This song demonstrates why this drumset is the way it is. Also, Terry skills on drums are perfect. There is someone absolutely awesome beyond the giant kit.

[@rockerseven]

I know exactly what you mean! So many videos I've seen of his, it seems like he has to hit EVERY drum, cymbal, thing for no other reason other than just because it's there.

[@artistryartistry7239]

You're high bro.

[@robertstroud7561]

I'm listening with earphones. I thought I had a mild buzz going when this started. This Stoned me. I've listened three times in a row!

[@hugogrilo9742]

Terry: "Hi, i would like to order the catalog" DW: "Of course! Can you please let me know which items do you wish to order?" Terry: "THE Catalog..."

[@hoofhearted1902]

Tech: “your kit is setup and tuned.” Bozzio: “where do I get in?” Tech: “shit...”

[@landonpeckham7752]

Neil: Lemme show you! *jumps over the drums onto the throne*

[@NerveGun88]

They've built it around him

[@yapudpil7482]

He's lowered in there with a crane

[@raditodwihartadi6595]

Helicopter Rope Insertion lol

[@donsmith3857]

he gets airlifted by drone hahahahahaha

[@mikeoxsbigg1]

How long is setup time on that mammajamma?

[@demonicsweaters]

okay, now I get the drum set. That was freaking crazy! This is music, not just drums.

[@AwesomeMan2696]

Drums IS music.. don’t sell it short. Maybe you mean this is melodic.

[@walter431]

Same exact feeling. First time i get what he is trying to do

[@demonicsweaters]

@@walter431 Yeah, I've seen him solo on a giant kit like that before, but it wasn't melodic and just seemed like a needlessly giant kit, here it's just amazing what he is doing.

[@JustinCrediblename]

electronic music creators have almost always tuned their drum notes to match the melody, because it is simply logical. Drummers have historically simply slacked on their frequencies and gone with the brute force timed grenade approach. It's lacking in musicality. 'should have been apparent when first hearing a tonal value to a drum in the first place.

[@morgellon7877]

​​@@JustinCrediblenameSince when? Lol. Old school drum machines only give you so many options, and tuning the drums is not one that "most electronic music creators have almost always" even had the option of doing. It's not important.

[@bigtone1348]

From day one, Zappa always had the best drummers. And he knew how to get the best out of them.

[@Bless-the-Name]

Best xylophone I've ever seen.

[@TheAtheistRealist]

"Where's my drum key? Guys... seen my drum key?"

[@crue6939]

Who touched my drums set WHO TOUCHED MY DRUM SET!

[@acidbath3226]

Bozzio: Ready to Tour Drum Tech: Ready to DIe

[@camron7910]

*cocks gun*

[@oohkumar]

Hahaha

[@officedrummerdaily]

Absolute masterpiece!

[@xtremenortherner]

Saw Terry w/the legendary Frank Z. in '76..., even though his set-up is beyond "over-the-top", he still is a great player with a mastery of drum rudiments. Wouldn't mind having him as a next door neighbor!

[@gangofgreenhorns2672]

How often do you get to ask, "what key's this drum solo in?" lol

[@eoTVoke]

Amazing drummer, Terry Bozio 👍❤👍

[@acemechanical275]

I heard DW offered Pearl a million dollars to take over Terry’s endorsement.

[@sigitrendang5195]

Ton of Rack Cymbals : *"why are we here, just to suffer.."*

[@DjentFoxProductions]

Is this creative mode for drummers?

[@Cdz9000]

yeah pretty much haha

[@jayvalle50]

Yup

[@Toddpeekence]

"I will find you... and I will beat you with every single tom tom I have"

[@zacharyzimmerman5721]

His drumset is the entire percussion section of a Guitar Center shop!....They always seem to have at least 1 DW drum kit in their at all times too I've come to notice.

[@thorstenstier2220]

Never underestimate the importance of tuned drums

[@TeddyLeppard]

I like that he has every drumhead marked with its tuning. One of the most musical of well known drummers around.

[@Sixxter85]

Thank you, Mr. Bozzio, for gracing us with this amazingly musical, beautiful piece.

[@Edelweiss1102]

"Drums aren't a melodic Instrument" Terry: "OBSERVE... after I spend the next 5 days setting my gear up"

[@tobiasderer]

Bozzio came a long way with his concept! I remember his first DVDs. Today he is more musical than ever and his sounds have evolved so much as well. Let alone the drum tuning ... pure dedication!

[@davida7284]

more like an obsession really

[@proboz]

People talking shit about the kit size haven't seen Terry play on a normal kit. He can play incredibly on anything. He a master drummer/ percussionist and can do incredible things even on a trap kit. He must chose this route to suit his musical preference and to show that drums can do much more than just be a beat.

[@johnparr347yrsand2]

I'm feeling Short Changed, he didn't use every single tom and cymbal

[@kignacio]

I appreciate the setup but was extremely underwhelmed by this video. Fast forwarded multiple times.

[@noellalexander9527]

@@kignacio yeah that was incredibly boring to listen to, it sounded like a middle school marimba recital. i guess when you can just hit a different note then there is no reason to actually vary what you are playing? "I'll just do the exact same thing on 25 different drums". Maybe he was phoning it in since he likely gets pushed to do weird clinics all the time and people just clap for his kit anyway.

[@leofender909]

You know i was watching herbie hancock the other day and i had the same feeling. I was like "he didnt hit every key on the piano? Did he even try?"

[@anthonyalfieri8271]

He didn't sound like the innovative genius he is known as. Maybe an off day or anxious about all those things to hit.

[@killboybands1]

@@noellalexander9527 Hitting a different note is a way to vary what you playing...it's called a melody...he's playing more rhythmic variety than vast majority of dum parts... and hello???? Most drum parts (and most songs) are the same groove repeated over and over again with very little variety ...jeezus people are dumb.

[@torvuus6704]

Every drummer : play drums for the beat. Him : playing melodic pieces

[@amorphuc]

Absolutely amazing. I don't know shizzle about drums or drumming or rythm but Bozzio seems like only one in 7 billion.

[@Intercaust]

If you are a drummer or love drumming and you have not seen Bozzio's live show you need to asap. It is incredible.

[@johndef5075]

This clip did nothing for me. I love Terry in Missing Persons but this....

[@gabet3754]

FOH Engineer: So how many toms will you be using during this performance? Terry: Yes.

[@joeturi3607]

Just shy of approx. 750 pieces on his "kit" yet the first 30 seconds of his beat sounds similar to the dudes I hear playing on 5 gallon buckets outside Ford Field in Detroit

[@davidkasenow6383]

Nicely done

[@Garthritis]

When someone accidentally adds a zero to the drum budget.

[@myotiswii]

One? At least two. Maybe 3

[@Orizuo]

Well add 3-4 zeros

[@marcdedouvan]

MORE BEERS? XD

[@austinlincoln3414]

Haha

[@BobSchoepenjr]

Terry is always in the zone when he performs and has an Incredible sense for African rhythms👍🏾. For those who are jealous with this amount of gear. Terry has a demo playing on a small kit in a music store , check that one out 😲

[@flickdrumming2851]

He is such a racist. Being on a Passion with someone's Music especially from the african black people.

[@jeus_saaa]

@@flickdrumming2851 what

[@jeus_saaa]

@@flickdrumming2851 was he actually racist like made racist remarks or is this another issue similar to black people hating on Bruno Mars because he rose to fame with funk music behind him

[@MercutioUK2006]

@@jeus_saaa I wouldn't worry, he's a troll or impossibly stupid. Taking inspiration from an African art form is pretty much the last thing a racist would do, and if he brings out the "cultural appropriation" line then feel free to ignore him. Terry was ridiculous long before he started incorporating those sorts of rhythms and instruments :)

[@dlgirley]

@@flickdrumming2851 if he was black would he still be a racist to you? If he were black would that make him sound better to you? If so, that makes you a racist. You just can't appreciate the art without emphasizing the pigmentation of the artist. By your definition, that makes you the racist.

[@JWD1992]

A much more "musical" solo than one generally hears. It sure is awesome to see him cover all those drums so effortlessly!

[@user-rt2fh7mo4l]

Give a listen to Gavin Harrison sometime, if you like musical drumers

[@saoka_]

"Musical" is not quite the right word to describe it. That implies normal drum solos are less musical. "Melodic" is probably the word you are looking for. Percussion often focuses on rhythm and timbre with little emphasis on pitch. In this case the drummer is varying the pitches a lot more and creating melodic passages which is probably the aspect that you find more "musical"

[@JWD1992]

@@saoka_ K

[@user-rt2fh7mo4l]

@@saoka_ take a listen to Gavin Harrison, man doesn't have half the kit this guy does but still his drum parts can be a stand alone song. When we say "musical drummer" we mean there is a lot going on and the emphasis is on the details

[@tavaresjesus]

"Drum techs absolutely hate this guys set up, click to see it" That would be an appropriate clickbait title.

[@davidosilverman900]

links to a sequence of slides of each single instrument and every wingnut on every cymbal, and each pedal

[@TedDiabetes]

I've been on a massive Bozzio kick lately so I'm really happy to see this. The melodies and orchestrations are very Zappa-esque and it's brilliant. People constantly poke fun of the size of his kit and style without fully understanding his concept and approach to the instrument, that being more melodic and orchestral. And for anyone not familiar, 'Heavy Metal Bebop' by the Brecker Brothers, 'Danger Money' and 'Night After Night' by UK and 'Spring Session M' by Missing Persons are hands down his best post Zappa work. No one played with that kind of ferocity at that time aside from probably Cobham when he let loose. But to me, Terry completely stands in a class all his own. A ture pioneer and innovator in every sense of the word.

[@drumchannel]

These are all great references. Terry is an unbelievable source of authentic drumming information- his insight is always welcome here at DC. We're glad you enjoy it as much as us!

[@isolirionband7300]

Fantastic drummer!!

[@togelz]

"Hey Terry where do you live?" "I live on my drums" "man i like that expression, that means you love playing drums so much" "what expression?"

[@TheSchmidt62]

I saw Terry in 1983 at the Warfield with the Missing Persons. I knew right away this guy has talent! It was impressive then, as it is now.

[@seanthomasmusic]

Thats not drumming... that's percussive composition. The NOTES are coming from the DRUMS. Amazing

[@Chaosdude341]

"How can less be more? More is more."

[@ChuckDavis360]

There must be a drum shortage in the world. He looks like he has most of them.😁 either way. This guy is unique. Excellent.👍👏👌

[@roybeckerman9253]

What’s he like on a 4 piece kit ? How often does he replace all the heads..!

[@mattschaeferdesign]

The top down view is wild! I love the bass drum tone shift in the music.

[@Mynamesalexa]

His set makes Neil Peart's look like Ringo's drum set. Or Slim Jim Phantom's

[@Mynamesalexa]

@Outrageous Accent! Jon Hiseman

[@replaycraig]

Neil pulled this off on his tiny drum set too.

[@polorat3198]

Tom Bombadil obviously Neil

[@Mynamesalexa]

@@replaycraig I saw Rush 4xs between 1976 and 79 and NP played his chrome Slingerland set all 4 concerts

[@madmaxd1]

....and Neil not even at his prime, would still run circles around this guy. R.I.P. Neil

[@garfeeble]

you can see on the kit written is note names so he intends to play drums like a pitched instrument and its pretty cool

[@memehorse3658]

Everyone: "Drumset" Me: *SPACE SHIP*

[@cfyves]

Terry is a total inspiration. And has been for sooooo long!!!

[@josephbrant9827]

Terry Bozzio drum sample library when?

[@bojohnbonham]

Hes transcended the art of playing kit and being a drummer!

[@gundamwing7781]

True

[@torreydunn2170]

Almost passed this one by. Im glad I didnt! that was pretty rfreshing! I love how the solo kinda sounded like steel drums, as opposed to your overkilled jazzy stuff. this was unique enough to really hook me! great vid!