Drummer Reacts To AMAZING SNARE DRUM SOLO - DYLAN ELISE 2023 (FIRST REACTION)

[@Dylanthedrummerguy]

Hey thanks for all the love, friends!! Thanks Colby! ❤️

[@ColbyFultonDrums]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@timczifrik7715]

awesome....!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@haytipatrayi2041]

Congratulations! What is the name of this drum please?

[@gabebabe1]

Dylan - I’ve watched this and other clips of you many times over many years - you’re amazing!

[@RianGalway193]

Amazing performance, lovely little Taye Go-Kit.. Keep up the great work.. From Ireland

[@benicetome5341]

He's an incredible drummer. He's of Samoan descent but was born and raised in New Zealand. He is currently and has been touring around the USA with the band blood sweat and tears. This solo took place in Wellington New Zealand during the rugby sevens competition hence why everybody is dressed up haha. Dylan has come a long way since then, he has matured and his solos just keep getting better and better. You should check out his video he done for Taylor Hawkins tribute, it's not his usual genre of playing but he did an awesome job with it.

[@TimTheMusicMan]

Thanks for the information I think those are the answers to the questions we all had after watching him !!!!

[@S7R86]

I didn't want to be Mr. Obvious, but I thought I saw Polynesians in the crowd. He's an awesome musician.

[@juancoetzee3376]

I am a drummer as well first time this man and must be one the best In the world great job well done

[@6670smck]

He's gotten better! Scary good

[@stas10278]

Хорошо посмотрю дальше видео с ним

[@ralphcotter7175]

This guy is one of the most incredible drummers I’ve ever heard and watched. And I’ve played with some crazy, talented drummers, and this guy is a breed of his own. Truly amazing. !!

[@kennethcapen3184]

I'm a percussionist, and, well At least I thought I was.😅 I'm speechless.

[@bewackerest]

I've played 50 yrs so I'm qualified to say this man is extraordinary! He's obviously put in the hours of practice needed to reach this level of excellence

[@madsnygaard6444]

Yeah - he´s awesome at commenting

[@benjaminblum9587]

He knows how to hold his sticks properly to get the proper response out of them! Love to see that from an old guy that still plays.

[@anarcocapitalista3700]

Absolutely epic!

[@mic01]

if you really played for 50 yrs as you say you did..you would have seen his mistakes.

[@TheAutisticRebel]

What!?!! Like... what? The guy was riffing... and it was astonishing! Absolutely breathtaking. The control and practice let alone the crazy stick work. Never seen anything like it!

[@robertramsay8700]

This clip was recorded in Wellington NZ while a rugby tournament had just finished and the town was partying through the night. Mean drummer 💪🏾💯

[@TRBOQUIK6]

Wow! The amount of dexterity, timing, rhythm, hand eye coordination, consistency, and speed is truly astounding!!! To be able to do multiple things with other appendages at the same time in sync is a feat that many can not do. Truly amazing skill. Well done!

[@treefrog3560]

Yeah he is the best

[@tascrphs]

It's a feat less than 1/10 of 1% of the world population can do... As another person said, he's a prodigy. Just incredibly gifted, but he's honed his gift to be even more spectacular.

[@ludovicm.1848]

One of the best drummers on this planet today. Been following him for 15 years, since his debut solo when he was only 16 yo

[@yosefkap]

Yea they 1st solo at 16 years old is PHENOMENAL!

[@guillermogallardo2936]

Any body know is name?? He is #$!!&_>;;"'x good 😎

[@aaronclair4301]

He was being written about in a New Zealand when he was 12

[@xyphalicarlos5323]

Same

[@boiboiboi1419]

Nahh, het got grooves but he's nowhere near yussef dayes which is currently the best i know

[@coquifrog]

I have not seen him before. I love his dancing unique off-rhythms early on and his genuine flow. He knows how to build momentum for sure. He caught the energy wave of the crowd and energized the whole space.

[@123oner2]

Dylan has been killing it since the early days of youtube. When a drummer can develop a solo like this with great musicality, you know they're next level

[@JK-zl7vv]

If any band was apart, they would snatch this guy up, imagine opening a gig with this guy, the whole audience would be pumped up, before the main event even started, he would bring up any concert to the next level. 😎👍⭐⭐⭐

[@mikestern2drumz]

Dylan's been playin withBlood,Sweat and Tears for a while now....👍 I've been in touch with him with Facebook since 2010... Supernice guy and such a heavyweight player..🤜🥁🤛

[@tommydanger60]

I found him years ago, total beast! His drumming, hand coordination and showmanship are incredible.

[@scottywatson5405]

Yes, very true. I totally agree.

[@nevada150]

I saw him live at Jazz in the Park, Auckland shortly before he left for USA. He didn’t disappoint! Keith.

[@franushbloodaxe6408]

Dylan used to practice at the same rooms we used. He and his family would spend whole 8 hour days rehearsing his drumming. He certainly put in the hours. Proud of our local kiwi lad. Made me feel like a total amateur after 30 years drumming.

[@canadianroot]

His playing is mesmerizing, but technical wizardry aside, I think it’s worth mentioning just how engaged that right foot was. His work on the kick drum was off the charts.

[@mduna23]

I'm a Bass Player from New Zealand and I Played a few gigs with Dylan when he was in is early 20s. He's probably around the same age here. I think this was done in Wellington, New Zealand at the Rugby sevens tournament/Festival, hence the dress ups in the crowd. Dylan would be around 30 now, living and working in the USA for several years. Yes touring with Blood Sweat & Tears. On top of his obvious talent he is an incredible sight reader and a fantastic Person. Glad you found him.

[@1bassman9]

I have never seen anything like that in my 72 year old life ! That drummers chops have chops ! WOW !!! Simply amazing !

[@dennistowerofpower5808]

Absolutely amazing what a joy to watch. the drive and the stamina yet he makes it look like a walk in the park! Love how the crowd was mesmerized….

[@yodrewtube]

Being a musician, sometimes you step into that universal flow & it beams from you perfectly, no thinking, just flowing. And what you experience is astounding ! The natural high! It looks like this guy stepped in…💫

[@z.1628]

Exactly...

[@suemasongreen8979]

WOW !!!!! BLOWN AWAY !! THIS GUY IS AMAZING !

[@olddoggeleventy2718]

I am absolutely blown away. If there are any better I've not seen or heard of them. I'm in awe of this guy's talent and the hard work he has put into this. Bravo man!

[@sumtingwongnow]

El Espario Siberino

[@olddoggeleventy2718]

@@sumtingwongnow Yes, I'm familiar with him. Great drummer. Different style. But also a mind-blower.

[@Crazytownmetal6]

He's been playing since he was 3 probably.

[@justinoconnor1472]

@@sumtingwongnow I was gonna say him to. Matt Mcguire is also pretty good

[@elmhurst86]

@@sumtingwongnow Lol!

[@fl_o_x]

The original video was released in 2011 and I come back to watch it at least once a year since then, he's been for sure one of my inspirations as a musician

[@richardmesser388]

just speachless. No words for what he just did, the mans a legend, and even that aint a good enough word to use.

[@tcusdin]

I was told of Dylan even before this solo was done. My drum mentor who had 40 years of drum experience pretty much summed up Dylan like this: this guy drinks drumming, he eats drumming, he sleeps drumming and he shits drumming.

[@allanpolk2681]

I’ve been watching Dylan for about ten years. The first time I saw him on KZbin, he was just 16 years old competing in a drumming contest. His performance blew me away, and he has progressively gotten better and better. Not only does he have flawless rhythm, but does catchy tasteful phrases and breaks, all the while throwing in little syncopated riffs that almost goes unnoticed. He is technically one of the finest drummers I’ve ever seen.

[@nforne]

I watched him from the early days too but I felt he lost a lot of his agility when he bulked up his muscles.

[@manuelflick7212]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jamesshaffer206]

This is where practice and determination can get you. This man is truly incredible. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@richholder201]

Wow, his chops are phenomenal. The crowd certainly got a treat.

[@MorellioBenoir]

It takes a lot of strength to put yourself on the street in front of a crowd, not only does he have some chops, he has balls of steel. Respect!

[@redavis6581]

This is the old skool jazz, swing rock that this world has been missing for so long. Buddy Rich, Keith Moon, Neil Peart, and John Bonham would be proud of you, son 💯

[@konciliogasco3324]

I scrolled the comments just for this type of response and I couldn't agree more Cheers!!!

[@smgdfcmfah]

Well put. There's a lot of Buddy Rich in this routine.

[@ironmonkey1512]

They've ruined the flow of music with computers.

[@smgdfcmfah]

@@ironmonkey1512 The fact is pretty soon AI will be writing music that will be the "greatest" ever known - as long as a human takes credit for it (because no one will accept it as art if they know a computer wrote it).

[@KB-ke3fi]

@@smgdfcmfah yip and he's not an arrogant jerk like Buddy Rich was.

[@fogwalker4803]

You can tell next level drummers by many signs.And recognize the 10's of thousands of hours of practice that very obviously have been spent. But the most telling...is their ability to make mood & music with drums. Just spellbinding Dylan !

[@U2WB]

Yeah, I've been following Dylan for a few years now. He's amazing. And I agree, he makes me realize I'll never even approach that level of talent.

[@Joe-wg7mq]

I'm 55 and have drummed since I was a child, and I can say with confidence that this man certainly earned whatever money he collected for that performance. Wow!

[@K.J.734]

Dylan Elese, another drummer who makes me want to turn my drumsticks into kindling wood. So fluid & can play ANY style like he was naturally born to do so... Amazing talent. 🤟🔥🥁🔥🤟

[@spicisnice-itsallabouttast7629]

😂 I feel the same when I see guys like him ! But never give up !

[@jameshicks7125]

Yoni Madar is that drummer for me. I don't know if I should quit or reinvent myself.

[@michaelrogers1891]

In the drum world, he is all alone at the top. No one has ever gotten to where he is with his solos!

[@JackSparrow-yb3lq]

I wouldn't worry most of this is beyond what any band could ever use, want, or need. He is an amazing talent but I am struggling to imagine what context this beat would be appropriate. It would be an absolutely hectic pace for any band to keep up with or any listener to engage with. There are all kinds of exotic cars that can put up insane numbers for speed, acceleration, etc, but a Corvette can deliver more than enough performance and style for any driver. That isn't saying though that there isn't something special about a McClaren or Ferrari.

[@hokimoki3677]

​@@michaelrogers1891exactly, i taught him well

[@OopsOMG]

It was gratifying to see that most of the people around him were concentrating on watching rather than recording with their cell phones.

[@sbpeeps007]

Dylan Elise from my home town Wainui, played rugby with my little brother growing up. He's been at them drums for a long time 👍 was good to see him play on the streets during 7s.

[@zetamale7952]

This guy has got to be in the top 3 best drummers on earth, ever.

[@ericlucci2829]

i mean eric moore, matt garstka, estepario…

[@syntheticvocalist-p472]

@@ericlucci2829Danny Carey.

[@skylarlee7365]

Nawl you tripping

[@dono64]

Buddy Rich

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

:3 Extremely impressive! That was maybe even better than Joey Jordison playing upsidedown and spinning around with a huge drum set! Hahah. That's extreme control of drumsticks, and he's super quick! 😎😎😎😎💯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥁🪘🛢️

[@flipnap2112]

sick. this is more than just practice. this is mind, body and spirit working together. that was magical.people didnt stop to listen, they simply couldn't leave.

[@elmhurst86]

They couldn't leave because he was shirtless.

[@jjwood69]

Thats why i stayed. Body of a chiseled greek god. 😂​@@elmhurst86

[@SPDFRK]

He's phenomenal. I was happy he got a standing ovation at the end.

[@sirmi9868]

Dude they were already standing.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Zuleika_1]

😂😂😂😂

[@agallo121]

Absolutely no words too describe this awesomeness.. original style at this level with an appreciation for rythem and groves. Enough can't be said

[@mostyles328]

I was once a drum teacher... If I had him as a student, I would just take him out for a beer!

[@mevrace2582]

He's one of the best street drummer to me... Been following him for many many years now on KZbin!!! He's super amazing to watch... His grooves, skills, rhythm is out of this world!!

[@spastikps4916]

Holy F'ing shit! This guy is absolutely filthy! And it's not just the speed....he has great rhythm and style. Someone should find this guy and hire him as their drummer. Gotta be bands out there that could use this guy.

[@jk-76]

Pin this comment! That dude needs to be in a a band stat.

[@osullibr]

He plays for Blood, Sweat and Tears.

[@neep7350]

This man don't need a band....he is the gig 😂

[@jeldihemachandran100]

I am 64 years old. I have never seen a drummer like this. Fantastic.

[@SuperChico40]

that guy can rock the hell out of the drums, was a pleasure watching him! with a kit set,sounded amazing

[@Justin-j6u]

Totally awesome unbelievable talent on the highest kind of level 😮!!! Serious skills to pay the bills!!!

[@dbriet]

Dylan Elise, yes I follow this guy for years. His drum and stick skills are amazing.

[@wiz7190]

Wow. This kid is a prodigy. He is already possibly the best drummer alive. Way to go. Keep it up. We will see him at the top one day for sure.

[@elmhurst86]

Lol!

[@johncatalano9551]

This guy is on another level of drumming. I haven't figured out what level, But a much higher level than most if not all.

[@Kogacarlo]

lol

[@sawboss5794]

He's on that Ginger Baker level.

[@BobLoeber]

I'm believing that this guy influence El Estepario!!!??? 🤔

[@DKing-lh9cm]

​@@BobLoeberEl Estepario is alot better than this fella. I believe

[@parrattdiddle]

I’m 63. I discovered this guy on KZbin yesterday. In less than half a day he’s become my favourite drummer. Move over Virgil haha. His musicality and taste for the MUSIC stand out. Check him out with Jeff lorber at the baked potato ❤

[@chrisgoldsmith4397]

Got me into watching drumming videos years ago. His solo as a 16year was incredible. Loads of videos of him street drumming.....all incredible.

[@bombasticbushkin4985]

Flashback to many great speed elements of Buddy Rich, great control and tremendous fluid speed done effortlessly. Throw in the uniqueness of his stick flips done seamlessly, Dylan Elise is one of the best drummers you'll ever see.

[@murrayforsdyke5634]

This is in New Zealand outside the anz bank on the rugby sevens champs. I was there. Dylan was the drummer in my band Alive and Dangerous thin lizzy tribute. This was his first full performing band.... He is busking... He was a regular at this spot...

[@richp4449]

I’ve seen this guy for years…he’s got it going on. Great solo artist…love the groove with his solos - you can dance to them and many in the audience do. I’m sure the lady’s love his physique, as well😂

[@youtubestyle293]

The first 3 girls in the front are READY to do whatever he asks for 😂

[@pawz007]

Hes legit. Double-bass skills, hi-hat pedal skills, all the stick techniques, timing, coordination, somebody should sign this guy.

[@Eldorado66]

Legit? He's a beast!

[@elmhurst86]

Like who?

[@pawz007]

@@elmhurst86 Blue Note, Night Dreamer, Jazzland 🤷‍♂️

[@elmhurst86]

@pawz007 Blue Note? You're joking right?!?! Why would a historic and well respected Jazz label want to sign Jorge? Have you seen/heard him swing hard in any of his clips?!

[@pawz007]

@@elmhurst86 he can play any style, hes a professional. Is someone jealous?

[@kearneydillon4803]

Guys like him keep me having my dream of dive bar gigs. In my 37 yrs of playing, I bet he surpassed me within a year of starting. Like I said, at least I got dive bars to look forward to.....

[@uGotGot1618]

This guy is neeeeeeeext level. As good as improvised drumming gets

[@OttoByOgraffey]

He plays with the band, 'Blood, Sweat and Tears'. He's incredible

[@velocityacoustics]

I've been wathcing Dylan for years. Dylan you deserve to be playing front of 10's of thousands of people!

[@scottywatson5405]

I like those Latin beats how he’s blending everything in and the timing of each backbeat also is awesome. A lot of rudimentary figurations to and time changes spot on superb drumming!!!

[@nosdivadsonofgod333]

Wow 😮 those hands are pretty fast, awesome performance..... I didn't knew this guy either, darn good he is

[@calixohiggins9843]

Phenomenal drummer! What chops and stick control. His double bass slaps are nasty.

[@ppaton3553]

From hearing him play and watching his technical skills I can bet he started with a drum and bugle corp, he is on point and is excellent at his skill level. Great video and cheers :)

[@barbelking3517]

Omg what a Drummer ! This guy is Real Special" Cozy Powell was my hero but this guy has put doubt in my head, Brilliant 👍🌟

[@aribpm]

Could you imagine being in a band with this guy and when it’s time for the solo portion of the show you have to follow this act.

[@Jam2pou2000]

Been watching Dylan since he did a drum solo as a 16yr old at a jazz concert? Has mad skills hailing out of New Zealand.

[@edgenovese]

Probably one of the most natural talents ever on this instrument. Can you imagine if he had studied with Dave Weckl or BR? Or Vinnie? Please. He been a Phenom for years. God bless. He's earned his place...

[@jackmoore-x8z]

When your hands move like hummingbird wings, you've definitely accomplished something most will never experience.

[@dennyclosser8456]

Wow!!!! Amazing skill level and control. Killer find and i have to find more of this dude!, Appreciate you, first time catching you too, nice job….

[@alexismontel2084]

Mesmerizing drummer gifted by excellence..have worked so hard to play what he feels that way...👍🇨🇵

[@robertcraytor3070]

I'd say the way he sounds, how ever he holds them has got to be proper, just my opinion .. Guy is unreal Best I've heard in my 56 years of loving to hear drummer's with that kind of control ,He will only get better,incredible

[@lawrenceh.7011]

Amazing precision and speed endurance. Excellent solo performance! Would love to see more of this drummer.

[@karaburch7611]

This guy is Badass. Very good stick control, not to mention drumming

[@jumbys01]

Words literally can’t describe his huge talent. Listening to him will!

[@burning4buddy639]

Onew of the best, most musical drum solos I have ever seen. Never get tired of this.

[@louislims8678]

Haha! Funny you put him on top! I watched this guy many years ago and never understood why he did not blow up on KZbin! One of the current best drummers with Estepario

[@roadboat9216]

Completely agree. Esterparip a little cleaner in his playing but yes, both incredible.

[@leebdj1949]

Yeah, me too! watching him for years doing his street performances. Always thought he was one of the craziest drummers.

[@grahamharris8906]

Yes I fortunate to see him in Portugal years ago he was still a young lad he was there for a week . He was playing the square in old albuferia . Blew my head off and found him on KZbin didn’t realise he was now recognised as one of the best ! That snare work is phenomenal ❤

[@robertstowbridge7871]

Wow. That’s some outstanding drumming. Thanks for sharing 👏👏👏

[@plagueorama]

I discovered Dylan Elise years ago and have followed him since. I absolutely love love love him He's awesome I think you can find an old video of him when he was a little kid playing a bucket on KZbin

[@bojangles4791]

this is my home city wellington New Zealand,seen him back in the day,would perform in the street when the world rugby sevens tournament would be held here,everyone would dress up in costume and basically have a party all weekend at the stadium then come into town to go clubbing and play up lol

[@artofsoul]

First, thank you to the Colby not constantly stopping video as to mess up the sound and flow of this fantastic drummer. Great reaction video.

[@JR-gc8el]

Awesome! Did not want it to end! Incredible moves!

[@NoneYa-mf2ys]

Dang one of the best drummers I have seen in a long long time! Would love to jam with him. Guitarist here. But WOW! Mad respect.

[@קטיגלבוע-ש1ג]

This guy could definitely be the natural successor to the legendary Deep Purple drummer IAN PAICE.

[@LeeDrumsVortexMath]

I used to drum on buckets on the street, this is one of the main guys I would watch for inspiration one of the best I say

[@Mytro8533]

Dylan has definitely put in the hrs. This is one of my favorite drum solos.

[@davidbiron6104]

Fantastic Samba groove. One of the toughest, and a sure sign you mastered limb independence. This guy has practiced allot ! Well done.

[@ckane510]

Been watching him for years. Truly talented and knows music. Unlike some of the good drummers that you see. You need to watch the video of what he does with just a high hat.

[@cookinitmax]

JUST GOING THROUGH SOME OLD YOU TUBE HAD TO COME BACK TO THIS FRIGIN LOVE IT HE REALLY LOVES WHAT HE DOES.

[@RedrumVideoProductns]

He's so good that no one noticed the 2 guys painted in Jamaican blackface walking right in front of him playing. That's how good this man is. "Can't call out blatant racism right now, hypnotized by the rhythm!".

[@shawnerickstad6974]

Lol, you must be one of those idiots that looks for racism where there isn’t any. Rewind the video and take another look, it’s two actual black guys in Jamaican tank tops with large fake Afro wigs and big glasses but keep up the idiotic woke outrage lol

[@MrTtaakk]

WOW ABSOLUTELY AMAZING 😮 Sign this Guy up somewhere if hasn't been already. He definitely deserves a deal. The late legend Michael Jackson drummer Sugarfoot brought me here.

[@MarsMars1001]

Dylan Elise!!! You've got the it factor!!! I can definitely groove to this beat!!!!😝🤘

[@jameshaley5083]

Wow, that was outstanding! The drumming was incredible and what Amway has with his sticks and tricks! 🤯

[@coffeejabberwocky]

Impressive how he milked it to the edge of too much, n ended 0.05 seconds before it. Absolutely quality 🔥

[@MarkJ-hh9oy]

Wow this guy is a true talent I've never seen a drummer with such speed & skill set just amazing

[@alella4945]

This guy is so good made me rethink if I am even a drummer, I am going to switch instruments

[@loucalou2137]

Des années que je le suis et le partage . Je n'ai jamais trouvé meilleur que lui !!! Magistral !

[@tiffsaver]

Rhythmic as hell!! Should be in a Latin jazz group, something that needs a player like this. This guy's a MACHINE.

[@miles6910]

i'm really impressed with his agility for a guy who's clearly pushing 9 feet tall.

[@AlGuaragna]

Wowwwww, Fantastic drummer but that stick flipping without any drops!!! Incredible find Colby, keep them coming brother and I will keep listening!!!

[@beezerdoodle6140]

An amazing talent and it almost looks like he's playing on a toy drum kit, the bass drum is tiny! He proves that talent is sooo much more important than equipment.

[@robfredericks5267]

How do you not know this drummer ???? Blood sweat and tears now Check his solo at 14 years old. New Zealand

[@truthseeker7794]

Just found your channel and this guy is great. Have you ever featured Oded Kafri on here. He pulls some massive crowds all over the world on his "drum the world" tours.

[@mandarparulekar2048]

What a talent..... Superrrr...... Such fantastic talents at various corners of the world, we get to see bcos of youtube ...... Thanks for the pleasure

[@merqury5]

He did some stuff that hasn't been seen since the 50s! Impressive throughout.