Drummer's Reaction To Chad Smith Hears Thirty Seconds To Mars For The First Time

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00:00 Introduction
01:16 Reaction
05:57 Thoughts

[@JasonSayersDrums]

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[@unholysaint1987]

i have watched this video probably a dozen times in the last couple days... the sheer level of his skill is astounding

[@jbac5767]

Yo it's fucking unreal. Chad CRUSHES his!!!

[@benfinesilver2250]

Totally with you. I was astounded.

[@henry247]

Same 😂

[@benthomas1579]

Like just nails it

[@its_trenner2900]

Same! lol

[@charlestwisted9890]

When you are good enough that Flea and Frusciante are your jamming partners… Smith is, without a bit of exaggeration, among the best drummers to ever play.

[@dyelbodybuild5601]

Top 3 all time

[@user-tf4eg7gz1t]

@@dyelbodybuild5601who are other two?

[@thalesrodrigues8214]

peart and port @@user-tf4eg7gz1t

[@andressantos5329]

He is

[@jadeburigsay7042]

@@user-tf4eg7gz1tI’d put Michael Jackson’s Drummer at two.

[@_Highvalue_]

I've seen so many reactions of this and I love when people who understand music see Chad jump in and their eyes light up, knowing how impressive it is.

[@P-J-W-777]

The fact that he didn’t listen to the entire song the first time and take notes speaks volumes to his talent and ability. He started playing almost immediately when everyone else would have been listening through the first time. Didn’t even take a second take on it. If he had he would have even shredded it more. The man is a master.

[@rockazulla]

Such monstrous power at his age and such accuracy.

[@Geoff_24]

I saw RHCP live last year and fron the other footage of Chad I've seen on tour I truly think he's drumming better and harder than ever.

[@Eric_Kabucha_]

You're not alone, Jason. Everyone who witnessed Chad's rendition on that Drumeo video was utterly blown away.

[@ThisGuyDrives]

The breakdowns he did is beyond insane. I can not watch enough of this.

[@dannymorgan2654]

Chad is an amazing jam drummer with huge music knowledge, but I still had no idea he would basically nail this. What a genius

[@mikepetruccelli4177]

Mind blowing, I’ve watched this over and over since last week …If your a drummer you appreciate this in another way ..

[@darshone]

If you're any kind of a musician, you can be anything but in awe of what's happening here mate...

[@matthewskofield3761]

Mind is blown. Immediately had it. I’ve watched this 6 times since last night!

[@667neighbourofthebeast]

Chad's main lesson is to approach any part with intent and commitment.

[@Gal1njo]

First off, like your reaction cos you didn`t stop every second and just enjoyed the show. Secondly, Chad it seems is a top musician. I knew he was but that high of a class... Damn he blew me off... The guy is a legend.

[@ImMattFromAus]

This guy is a phenomenal MUSICIAN. His ability to read and understand the song and ad lib a fairly complex performance is mindboggling.

[@ADM-nx8gn]

Every once in a while you see something like this where a high level professional gives you a glimpse at the mind blowing talent some of them have.

[@Mahoney_Hightower]

It's so wild because he didn't even listen all the way thru and improvised on the spot.

[@julieyoung155]

First time I saw this, my jaw dropped. His level of skill is amazing!!! Nailed it!

[@Stisse12]

This Guy is skyrocketing on youtube everywhere

[@aznantx]

The fact that he changes his beat immediately after listening to the vocal, guitar, and bass cues to match what was going on is always astounding to me. @03:35

[@viking_nor]

It makes perfect sense to do that

[@Spunky62]

I don't know HOW MANY TIMES I've watched this! MIND BLOWN!🤯❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🎶🎶🎶✌️

[@geflin1972]

I keep seeing different people doing their reacts to this and I always watch them. The sheer joy he has when playing is just amazing…

[@GDA_Sam]

I love this song and 30 to mars and when i first seen this on drumeo my jaw was on the ground 😮. This was utterly mind blowing how he just sent it 💯 and FUCKING nailed it.

[@Anthovision]

What amazes me is that he jumped in on the first play thru and started after the drum intro, mid beat, still in pace with the track. I find that incredible.

[@fillosopher7]

The goal is to let them listen to the track completely through, he said "fuck it, I got this."

[@Anthovision]

@@fillosopher7 Yes sirrrrr!

[@Jon3sy1990]

People say it’s hard to believe he’s never heard this song, I’ve never heard this until I seen him play it 😂😂 neither has my mrs

[@kevbutt3193]

One of the few drummers I've seen with "anxiety legs". Fucking nailed it.

[@gilbertolsson5641]

If your band got a drummer like this, you can fire everyone but not him. Legend!

[@Inthelisteningstation]

The Kill is the best track that TStM has to offer and off the top of his head Chad Smith makes that track 100 times better. Absolutely amazing!

[@mariusz3173]

It takes years of jamming to reach this kind of level....I love Chad!❤Nice reaction though ! 🙂

[@ericlegaria6233]

When he said "Oh! It's 3!" he already knew how to play it. 🤘

[@nancyjones6780]

This dude thinks in notes and beats-incredible ear.

[@juanr94]

3:40 3:54 You can see on his face that he is finding his way on his head. Those are the things that makes you realize that he really didn't know the song (like a lot of people are saying).

[@CyclingAddiction]

Absolutely stunning. Just doesn't seem possible.

[@joescott778]

Yours was the first reaction to this I've watched. I watched a few others since then and you "He's going for it!" is still the best spontaneous reaction I 've seen yet. 1:49

[@taylormadevibe]

Most don’t realize how utterly insane this is. The level of skill and coordination is just jaw dropping.

[@seanscott]

my favorite thing is that chad didnt even listen to the song prior without drums nor had heard it before. he just dove in head first and killed it first take

[@Amandadear0812]

Absolute beast! Daughter seeing them live in Hershey PA tonight 9/27/23! #legend

[@RyseNN493]

Man high energy drummers are just fun to watch

[@NMages20]

Honestly, A lot of his practice is performing live since RHCP improvises so much. Developing different kinds of fills and adapting to different styles is something he does best. That entire band nails it

[@rafaelviana5372]

great content! cheers from Brazil! keep it up, we love it

[@user-kd4fo3fx2g]

He made this song his own

[@Sensei_BigJoe]

There's a reason his name is Chad lol

[@AmandaBabyyyyy]

I just scrolled through your entire “drummer reacts” playlist, how have you not reacted to Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth) hearing “Mr. Brightside” for the first time?? It’s soooo good!

[@JasonSayersDrums]

Good shout, I’ll have a look.

[@Muthrtung]

I feel like Chads really been underrated in the world of primo drummers! Unless you're a RHCP fan (i am) you probs wouldnt take much notice. Like with Grohl, even back into Nirvana back in the day, you took notice whether you liked them or not (i adore them still) & others, but yeah... im glad Chad did this challenge to show'em whats what😅 age means nothing its about skill, wisdom, experience! Imho🎉

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

Yes! So glad when you said you think it's in 6/8! My man

[@lt.spears1889]

Wow simply amazing

[@AndrewJohnson-ku9rd]

Great reaction, thanks!

[@stone5against1]

Your face as he was playing the chorus for the second time says it all

[@carlossolarte3279]

I agree, the fact he jumped into during the first listen and melted with the song plus with his improvising skills is amazing PD: Please react to drummer Chris Turner from Oceans Ate Alaska song: Benzaiten (drums playthrough)

[@ramaSwamp]

His energy is intoxicating. What a legend.

[@chriskirk2780]

Truly amazing musician!!!

[@innout3x3]

I thought I missed part of the video, but he just started going buck wild on that song. Just rewatched Larnel too. Freaking amazing talent we all wish we had just a glimmer. Wish I could have been there live.

[@ToMPaSHKoV]

I can't wait to buy the remix of The Kill with Chad's drums on it. :) First hear, first pass and it's better. F'n god tier drumming.

[@PeteBaldwin]

Amazing job by Chad. It does have to be said though that he's spent his career jamming along to things made up on the spot and The Kill is a much easier song than some of them get given on these challenges. He absolutely nailed it though.

[@ivangoh3351]

i need a full HQ version of this please.

[@devantenelms5597]

This is crazy! That build he did at 2:33 is not in the original, but it sounded better! In my opinion anyways. Nicely done!

[@jimmyboy9883]

Even breaks his drumstick with musical excellence lmao. In context to the words and with the rhythm

[@angeleyesgreen1586]

Love how he went a little nuts at the end 😂

[@annew8365]

It’s a level of talent that I would imagine compares to Mozart. An instinctual ability. Amazing!

[@politicalscientist8880]

i can FEEL his thought process lol

[@ClickToPreview]

If you're paying attention, because I JUST noticed it after watching this several times over different channels, he is MOUTHING 4 5 6... ESPECIALLY FOUR. So he KNOWS it's in 6/8 time.

[@AvEnGeD7X238]

Incredible

[@arcanicidio]

Por eso es y seguirá siendo uno de los más grandes. Grande Chad!

[@studywithme-zg5cm]

more chad smith please

[@axwellfifty179]

You can see at 1:55 throws in a fill. Thats pretty impressive with someone whos never heard the song before and is just a couple of seconds in. That´s take BALLS to throw in a fill.

[@dominiquewilson]

Not really. If you’re a drummer and know the count and the chorus you can find out where the holes are. Unless the song does something unpredictable

[@studywithme-zg5cm]

chad jams with flea and john fruciante

[@charlieabel805]

Chad is an amazing drummer!

[@AD-mq8ny]

Insane

[@ajfromcjbasements6574]

damn he's shredding Chad is a bad man

[@nhoelyagalan675]

He only needed to listen to a few seconds of the song to start doing his wonder!

[@bethscott4330]

Dream big!

[@nadinechehine3297]

Mindblow wawww❤❤❤

[@SSquirrel1976]

I've watched your reaction video to Sugarfoot before, and that take on Linkin Park is such an amazing blind take on a song. He starts off even earlier than Chad. Chad did a fantastic job w/the song for sure.

[@mikehernandez9824]

The Catalina wine mixer is going to be lit this year.

[@kobman4159]

I'm honestly quite surprised, that so many drummers/musicians are surprised by Chad being intuitive, listening and anticipating, like it's some kind of unique unicorn skill. It's literally the BASIC REQUIREMENT from ANY musician (well, maybe not the orchestra guys) that respects themselves. If a musician can't listen, anticipate or improvise it's a HUGE flaw, that needs to be worked on asap. Lacking those skills makes musicians hard to work with and even harder to create with.

[@ThePimpedOutwaffle]

W reaction

[@chappy48]

BTW 30 Seconds to Mars did a reaction and they did say it was in 3.

[@jblfamily02]

As a learner drummer I strive to be like him

[@aidanc669]

You can see where at certain times he pauses for a split second to either see where the transition is going or to change his beat based off of the change

[@marekhouba1128]

Im not religious but I believe that some people just operate on a spiritual level..above themselves..out of their body open to the universe..in tune with the creator..Chad is one of them..its pure love actually

[@blade643]

My cheeks hurt for minutes after watching that video! I was completely blown away that he absolutely nailed it a few seconds in without knowing that song at all

[@novemberdownspianoman5255]

You know if you get drafted to NFL your one of the best. Then after you get there you kick everyone's ass and are amongst the top 15 players on the planet. That's Chad

[@samfisher6606]

I honestly think these drums sound better than the drums on the studio recording.

[@evernew23]

It’s cool to see novice drummers react to a true elite level drummer

[@bradleyhutton300]

chad smith, travis barker and jay weinberg are my favouties

[@willkavanaugh]

He's a product of the GOAT Neil Peart and will hinself go down as one of the greatest when all is said and done.

[@Venygma]

Can I just say thank you for not ever stopping it? Reactors and people who do this kida video have the absolute TERRIBLE habit of stopping videos to just give an opinion which I'd rather get afterwards. Let me see you REACT.

[@simonedmondson8875]

This! I mean I don’t mind one or two stops but it’s the ones that stop every 15 seconds and then knock the song back 10 seconds when they finish speaking!! 🤬🤬

[@chrissiler6075]

I think Shannon is like I'm stealing everything you did Chad

[@lauracrawshaw827]

3 4 is 6 8 so u were correct 😊

[@ryanfowler3285]

Like ... HOW DID HE KNOW WHAT TO PLAY. He naturally, just knew what sounded right and played it. Like he was coloring in a picture of Mickey mouse and knew what colors he was using.

[@kananiseven]

hes a freakin legend. his reaction is hecka funny, lol...hes like its some emo music... mcr? LMBO

[@dizzlebizzle8424]

Chad one of the GOAT

[@neozerocool]

breaks a stick and doesnt miss a beat 😁😁😁

[@nandisaand5287]

There's a reaction video with Jared Leto and his brother and they nod their heads and hold up 3 fingers

[@timsawyer9231]

So I guess it was in 3. ;) Jared and Shannon actually just posted a video saying it is in 3.

[@stevewest5397]

I've seen the original video 3 times and now 2 different reaction videos. It blows my mind every time. With just a couple exceptions where he doesn't know precisely where the song is going, he's playing it as I would expect on an album. Even then, he picks is up quickly and adjusts. Honestly, I like his interpretation better than the original. The original uses the snare too much, IMO.

[@667neighbourofthebeast]

Did you leave a comment on Drumeo? I think there's only like 7k atm. Lol.

[@Zephr238]

jason you giving me strong Sean Astin vibes hes a american actor idk if you seen him before

[@SW-ng2kh]

Do Domino man! She has two of these now.

[@MarkMatthewsNJ]

The Letos did a duet of this on TikTok and confirmed "3". I still dont know what that means.ha

[@j.lyonslonglivethefighters7495]

In freaking credible.

[@tiyopaenguin]

If you ain't first, you're last