Dave Weckl - drumtalk [episode 26]

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While on tour with Mike Stern the great Dave Weckl took quite some time to sit down with me and do a very remarkable talk about music and melody, expression, character, nuances and tiny details you can and should pay attention to to be a better musician. I've learned very much during this special hour and I hope you guys will take something out of this too.
Thanks to Dave for this opportunity and for providing me the live mix

[@brendancaldwell5376]

I love Dave Weckl but he's starting to look like Doc from Back to the Future

[@HunterOnDrums]

LMAO

[@gdkopinionator4356]

Does he have a drumming student named Marty? You can sort of picture his student walking up to his house, hearing the drumming inside, then all of the sudden the front door opens with a whoosh of steam and smoke and Weckl bounces out "Marty! This is the big one, the drum solo I've been working on for my whole life!"

[@JrDrummerboy87]

Ahahahahahahahahahahaha !!!

[@ernestcircus6101]

No matter how he look like. He's a monumental drummer, artist and great human being. Please stop stupid comments !

[@haekalbadjeber988]

I think he already is lmao

[@billpeart]

He sort of sounds like Obama.

[@henne2k]

Thats what I always thought ;)

[@Residentombraider1000]

That was the most inportant thing for you dude if Dave sounds like Obama ?? W.t.f dude you are a drummer like me and you came here to listen Dave what he thinks for the music not if he sounds like Obama :

[@billpeart]

***** Yeah, that was the most important thing for me.

[@billpeart]

***** You came here to listen to Dave and you commented about me? WTF dude, you're a drummer? lmao

[@Residentombraider1000]

Then you need to grow up kid !!

[@glacier2win]

I love drumtalk, always asking the good questions.

[@drumtalkofficial]

thank you yery much! :-)

[@cypan1]

Thank you Dave .............your a True inspiration to all Drummers ............Extremely informative !

[@DrumsJulz]

Hands down, this is by far the best interview I've watched with Dave or any other drummer! Great to hear such an open conversation about this art that we all love so much. Dave is without any doubt a true master and such a great guy too. Very valuable words from a guy with such an extensive carreer. Very insightful and informative. The camera direction is also very revealing...those close ups. Congrats Drumtalk for the great job! Made my day! Cheers from Brazil!

[@drumtalkofficial]

hey buddy reslly nice comment! thanks for watching and I hope you'll enjoy the things to come as well

[@TheProfessorWilliam]

Well, he is the President of drumming. LOL.

[@quentinenglishii1935]

Many years of studying Dave Weckl, and Im still amazed at the variations and combinations he comes up with within his solos!!!Fusion Drummers!!! Awesome!!!

[@olddrummerwannabe1819]

Automatically liked this video

[@drumtalkofficial]

auto thanks

[@danyrattini406]

DAVE 's some kind of superhuman. He's s really in a league of his own. .Taste, dynamics, flawless !!!! My pref. all'time drummer by distance.

[@YMETALXDRUMMER]

Always on top..... undeniable One of the most great musician in the world...

[@JulianFernandez]

Dave is one of my all-time favs... Can´t get enough of him!

[@miles-178]

probably the greatest (into the depth) interview, explaining his way of thinking, attitude and everything ..... very to the point , very professionally made questions

[@drumtalkofficial]

thank you so much! I'm always working hard to get the best results each and every time. when my opponent does the same -- as it was the case here obviously -- then it pays off big time

[@BillBrolse]

What´s amazing to me is how he is able to maintain, and even improve upon his incredible skills. It´s stunning!

[@raybond6047]

It's really not amazing Frank... I've been playing 35 years and get better every time I play... But Dave is one of the best for sure!

[@Summervibes12-t5z]

First got into Dave's playing when I heard "Got a Match" by the Chick Corea Elektric Band when I was 17. Managed to go see them at the Royal Festival Hall in London when I was 19. Saw Dave with his own band at Ronnie Scott's in the early 2000s. Then had the honour of attending a one-day clinic - just 12 of us, and Dave - in 2015 and finally met the man himself! What a journey. What a player.

[@Nilehulk]

Drum god for me.really great job again drumtalk .thank you so much

[@drumtalkofficial]

glad you enjoy it! cheers/phil

[@Wazza722]

Great drummer but i cant beleive how hes aged!

[@poliflloko3205]

I see there are 39 dislikes and i ask myself: -How can you dislike such a MUSICIAN and DRUMMER? Absurd.

[@mapleleafer74]

he sounds like Obama except does a job that matters

[@raizedbynerdz8718]

Really? Had to find someway to make drumming political? Really?

[@ALBundy73]

let s imagine Weckl practising piano another life time .....

[@cache3d]

Yas EH jejeje I was like OMG too with that part

[@johnspencer772]

A very good interview. I do remember seeing Dave Weckl with Chic Corea the 'Electric Band (late '80s).' I thought his solo was wonderful I remember when the time came for the solo to end, I saw where Dave wanted to 'take more' and I saw Chic smile and then Dave 'took off' again. I will admit it was fun feeling the end of the drum solo and seeing the smiles of the other players when Dave 'took off' again. Glad to hear Dave's take on things.

[@malko42]

My introduction to this great drummer, was by hearing Michel Camilo's Why not? on the radio back in 1987, while painting my first appartment. At that time i was 19 and thinking: Who is that incredible drummer that i'm listening to? I was totally amazed by the energy, chops and sound. And the following speak would tell the listener that it was Michel Camilo at the piano, but not who the drummer was. I immediately called the Danish Radio to ask them about the name of the record and numbers etc.The next day i bought the Why not? album and In Trio, which also includes som great Joel Rosenblatt drumming. On the cover was incorrectly printed; Rosenblaff. So me and my friends would go: Have you heard about Joel Rosenblaff? He is also amazing. But anyway, i'm now celebrating 30 years of listening to one of the most inspiring drummers of all time, among Vinnie, Chambers Gadd and all the other fantastic fusion drummers. And finally i would like to say thank you very much for this great and serious interview with one of the most, at least to me, inspiring drummers of all time. And to myself: Happy anniversary with 30 years of listening to Dave Weckl. Can we please have 30 more years? Why not?

[@DancingSpiderman]

malko42 Joey Fartknocker, yeah, i hearda him...

[@STIXAHOY]

Is it me or did Dave......get old ....... like .....he's aged quite a lot.

[@paulysci925]

Julia Francis i know it tripped me out too from 15-16 it was like a different person and player?! daves still an amazing player but i definitely blew my mind life n time keeps keeps moving forward.

[@rushbum]

Julia Francis I was thinking the same thing...he looks old man

[@STIXAHOY]

This is sad....cos I really want this guy to like .....live long....and give the drumming world more of his art

[@bdc-muzik]

We're all getting old if we are noticing him age. If anything he is dying to bring back the mullet. Hes fine i doubt he's sick, at the level he is currently playing at. Just amazing

[@Joesfosterdogs]

Shockingly so...I mean, it's like talking to a guy with a strong lazy eye...if he addresses it you can focus better. The 2017 pics of Dave are shocking.

[@jasoncavitt2043]

What a thoughtful person. His clinic at the Aladdin Theater in 1998 permanently transformed my entire drumming philosophy, and I appreciate it so much. Awesome dude.

[@johngavin1448]

which parts of your playing changed?

[@ryancox5097]

I remember that. I was there. Hell of a concert that night.

[@StartdrummingDe]

Der Ort heiß Gschwend! Es war ein Konzert im November und das einzige der Tour. EIn unvergesslicher Abend. Nicht nur wegen Dave, ;-) LG, Jürgen.

[@olexandroleksandr4691]

genious drummer

[@cypan1]

Absolutely Hands Down !!

[@DBSplayers]

was blessed to talk with him during a clinic. Best fricking day of my humble life .

[@RandomlyDrumming]

Damn...when Dave talks about stuff "he can't do" on drums...Is there even such a thing? :)

[@MakeWeirdMusic]

It's so refreshing to hear legends like Dave talk about continued learning, limitations, and what's going on in their heads when playing. Great job, Phil. I've got some catching up to do on this season. :)

[@drumtalkofficial]

take your time :-) but agreed -- Dave's talk was definitely inspiring on many levels

[@zaio15_DarioMannu_DM-DrumCover]

Drumtalk!!!! PLEASE! Vinnie Colaiuta!!! Dave Weckl is... A W E S O M E! Stunning... MAESTRO!

[@drumtalkofficial]

not an easy wish mate.... but once he's around I'll bee there too

[@zaio15_DarioMannu_DM-DrumCover]

I know, I mean... I understand that's hard! And thank you so much for your GOLDEN work! Great great video and interviews!

[@michaelobrien9689]

When I was a youngster, I’d never give guys like this the time of day. You know “If it’s not loud and fast, it ain’t no good.”was my mentality then. Such a shame, but at least I finally opened my eyes lol. Dave is such a fantastic player, you can’t help but be inspired by him. Thanks to drumtalk also for not just concentrating on drummers from one genre primarily, but having amazing drummers from all styles.

[@kai326]

Always good to broaden your horizons

[@amandaconnelly7040]

Fusion jazz is so intense, and especially what Dave has accomplished and contributed, if Dave started smiling while playing, I'd stop listening. Really!! It really is an order of magnitude more difficult to do what he does than standard styles like rock or country. And I love the hair!!!!

[@PennyLarson]

I had the amazing opportunity to hang out and study with Dave for a couple days a little over year ago. It was one of the densest learning periods of my life; it's amazing how good Dave is at packing information into a brief workshop setting. Dave's drumming has been an inspiration for as long as I can remember, and he's continually been at the top of my rotation of studies, both his written material along with his playing. Even given all of that, this interview is impressively rich in both its depth and its breadth. I feel like I have peaked a little more fully into the mind of one of my absolute favorite musicians. Thank you so much for such a great interview.

[@drumtalkofficial]

glad you enjoyed it and took something out of it! I learned a lot myself shooting and editing Dave :-)

[@ChristopherT1]

I truly wish our country supported our masters like Dave the same way they treat some of these pop “musicians.”

[@LisaBellaDonnaMusic]

Dave is so truly special. No one transitions phrases like him. Huge impact on my muse.

[@GT-fx8fd]

Everyone going on about how he's aged...He's just embracing the ageing process of a human. Gotta love that. DW is the man.

[@charlesfranklin3533]

I Love his Drumming with Chick Corea and the Electric Band. Dave's Playing with the Electric Band is so Fluid. Wishing You all the Best Dave Weckl

[@windstar1]

He shares so much to help his drumming community enjoy our instrument. That;s awesome!

[@staqb]

Weckl, the "Einstein of drumming" (by way of impact & appearance LOL)---And still, my all around favorite drummer! Chris Coleman is just under him.

[@Regshinkai]

The first time I had a knowledge of fact! About the drums and that I learned to love this formidable musical instrument, is when I first saw the incredible Drummer Dave Weckel, So I thought??😱This is how playing drums really, he is my inspiration!😰

[@TheProfessorWilliam]

Hi Dave, As always incredible. When I hear you say these things,,, I always think that you have been saying this for yrs. I guess it takes a long time for a lot of people. Thank you for changing my musical life. I started checking in with you in 1994. My you have a long life my brother.

[@brentdrummer5177]

words of wisdom from my biggist influence. thanks dave weckl.

[@phillydoughboy]

Damn! This dude is chalk-full of knowledge. How do you as a newer drummer start to build that knowledge base he talks about here, in terms of the music theory, the feel, the listening to legends? I practice all the time but I still feel like I don't necessarily know how to practice, and I want to be as effective as possible. I have a bunch of method books I use and those feel like they're working, and I try to be as patient as humanly possible with it, but I have no idea what exactly I'm really supposed to expect in terms of how I develop.

[@kirkperris5006]

Funny to see Dave rocking the mullet again... must be feeling sentimental about the electric/akoustic band days

[@MakeWeirdMusic]

Another incredible video. So glad you're back at another season. Dave is unbelievable!! Thank you for what you do.

[@drumtalkofficial]

hey Anthony! thank you so much for all your comments! I really appretiate your resonance! when I have a little bit more free time we should do something one way or the other

[@MartinMillerGuitar]

Love both your channels, thanks for the content, guys!

[@TheQtip96]

I've always been a fan of weckl but I don't think I've ever heard him talk. and idk if it's just me, but he sounds like billy bob thornton lol

[@michaelcalrod]

Is Dave sick?

[@bluesky6449]

Lookin' kind of Gadd-ish with the white hair/beard. But DW is one of the all time best in his own way.

[@jsmirnoff77]

Thank you for posting that. Amazing interview and I fully agree with him.

[@soonerkickboxing1]

And the Master is sharing his ways........!!! thanks a lot and best regards.

[@roww10]

Wow, I haven't seen him in awhile. Old Man River look; I kinda like it. All he needs now is a Harley.

[@teretere9038]

must listen for all musicians ...Stamped Sealed and Delivered !

[@CartoonTheory]

Thank you for this video. perfect as always.

[@JunkerOnDrums]

Nice to hear how much jazz means in the history and continued development of drumming :D

[@markbra]

Great drummer without a doubt but, he is starting to look the the professor from Back To The Future !

[@m.a.nathaniel7660]

Thanks mate ! Contemporary Drummer + One for today´s practice routine ! So much in love with all of Dave´s stuff !

[@drumtalkofficial]

yo Marc! thanks for stopping by & leaving a note. Now it's time for Vinnie right? ;-)

[@m.a.nathaniel7660]

ohhhhhh yeah ! bring him on ;)

[@Nevernow721]

Super interesting hearing his philosophy about music. I can't remember another drummer talking about a lot of these concepts and thought processes.

[@planetkhaos7473]

There are many amazing drummers but Dave, to me, is king.

[@coreybondurant]

Amazing interview. Amazing player. Amazing dude. Thanks, Dave/Drumtalk!

[@drumtalkofficial]

thank you corey!

[@alessandrodaloia]

Very good DrumTalk !

[@drumtalkofficial]

:-)

[@Isacjacobmaleh]

I loved the interview and I love the way Dave Weckl plays drums... Thank you so much Drum Talk!!!

[@drumtalkofficial]

glad you like it!

[@totfosk]

It is beautiful to have the possibility to watch this at home. Thank you Drumtalk

[@drumtalkofficial]

my pleasure! I love to learn & whenever someone else gets the same effect when watching my episodes I'm like "high 5! mission accomplished!"

[@stevejones466]

he's aged! hope he's well,top player.

[@KarlJenkings]

Plenty of Thomas lang type drummers out there Dave ......only one Dave weckle mind.

[@ddrums001]

He’s like the Albert Einstein of drums. I admire Dave because he put drummers back on the map as intelligent musicians not just non thinking bashing cavemen who can’t read music.

[@markbra]

The person who is paying says whether the song works or not !

[@RICHARDSANDSTROM]

Great interview. 👍 Thanks!

[@alejandrofichetti9466]

A real Master, very interesting

[@JoeNocella]

Horns are always dragging..lol

[@PubuduNiroshan]

thank you very much...

[@danielwieten8617]

If I close my eyes he kinda sounds like Barack Obama lol. Not even a drummer, but Dave was always my fave and I used to watch his instructional obsessively; much more than any of the guitar instructionals I owned

[@George1971Drums]

Please, does anyone know, which concert are these images, What happens during the interview? Thanks!

[@KellerColeman]

One of the best drummers I ever met. Met him in Detroit Michigan 30 years ago. Sasko's Drum Shop

[@bannanapancake]

I think it's really cool, that he has this attitude of always learning and giving some respect to others that are better than him in certain areas... it's sure fun to emulate some of these great drummers, but at the end of the day, no matter the level, we are all learning. Great video;)

[@marcelloscurria6550]

rischio il linciaggio se scrivo che Dave Weckl è il più bravo del mondo? Io mi immagino Dave Paolo Francesco Hiromi in band. Contrabbasso e chitarra, ...fate voi.

[@stillphil]

Dude is still playing his ass off, as far as him rolling with his age and not dying his hair and wearing hairpieces and "getting work done"...I mean we are musicians let's not TMZ the guy. "Aging" always beats the alternative.

[@jackjonesdrums42]

Dave, I love you and everything you have done for drumming.... But this look is not it. Please change it... for the love of god.

[@drumtwo4seven]

Damn he looks OLD... as in old man old.

[@smadison100]

Dave I SMILE for you because watching you play is SO INSPIRING and ENJOYABLE!! Can't play Jazz like you. Rarely Smile myself when I play so I'm alway thinking the audience must Hate Me. But.. Not feeling it's just Me thanks to you I can relax and not care about it. Met you at Catalina B & G a while ago and it's Such an HONOR!! The fact you stated you're still learning and trying to be in CONTROL and MASTER what you do is UNREAL but relatable. Never satisfied. My buddy said to me one time, "I Don't Know how the Hell Weckl does it but he always Tops himself. HOW... is that possible?? " I feel So Blessed for the Happiness you bring because so many don't have that in their lives. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your Talent and Gift to All of Us and ESPECIALLY Myself! Mad Professor Genius. You... Einstein... Yeah that pretty much sums it up.

[@terrykilleen4487]

Really inspiring to hear him speak about playing musically and complementing the musicians he plays with. I enjoy everything he does and regard him as one of the very best.

[@caberawit5052]

The BEST Drummer in the WORLD..

[@citydrums7525]

Unbelievable. It sounds like he's had some sort of break-through in his playing. Fascinating...

[@Steffentrommelt]

great video, great drummer!

[@jesuslebron9421]

Thank you Dave as always!!!

[@drummerplusone]

Dave is an intricately-technical, conceptual-spontaneous player all wrapped in one. This is a rare quality. I have been playing for close to 50 years now, I studied Jazz, Rock, Latin to name a few and I must say that my fluidity is not close to Dave's ability to effortlessly phrase his emotions on the kit at will within the rules, and beyond the rules of musical engagement with the other musicians, while still sounding textbook. This man is a Drummers drummer. But what strikes me the most, is that Dave is still trying to improve his fluidity, I heard him saying this a couple of times. AMAZING talent!!

[@cleancomedy]

Dave is a musician PERIOD, if you listen to drummers who have been at it as long as Dave - they have transitioned from a 12-kit to a 3 piece! Plus his technique, skills, and passion are still very present in his playing. Dave is simply a visionary who discovered why he was put here on earth and put in the work to excel! He makes trad-grip look good! :-)

[@billsteinkamp5440]

I've had the opportunity to see Dave play in several different group situations. He always plays appropriate to the band, but is still Dave Weckl. He was smiling quite a bit during Electric Band gig I saw in October of 2016, although I completely understand his lack of concern about the "need" to smile while drumming. I've personally caught much grief over the years for that exact thing, as if a smile would have validated the complainants' existence....oh, well...lol

[@ShadowDatsas]

I would subscribe if this channel uploaded only the "drumtalk" stuff... I dont see a reason why "Carousel from Hell" Should be here. Regardless, this video was appreciated!

[@writetovagelis1975]

That was amazing.

[@dagostinoification]

Dave weckl à donné à la batterie des lettres de noblesse , il en à fait un instrument complet, l'égal d'un piano ou d'une guitare, tout étant écrit sur partition... j'ai eu le grand honneur de prendre une photo avec lui et André Ceccarelli (un merveilleux batteur aussi !) dimanche 26/11/2017 lors du YAMAHA DRUMS SHOW 2017 au "plan de Ris Orangis".

[@JFK1180]

Hands down the best drummer i have ever heard! He has reached a level where he can play into infinity and beyond that too.

[@kcorpora1]

This makes me shake my head! He is one of the best.

[@ajadrew]

"It never ends & that's the beauty of it...." said after playing 48yrs..:-))

[@ruifaustino]

Weckl is a Institution. It is absolutely impressive how can one develop so much its technical capabilities, without loosing sight of music. Lang might need to study 10 hours a day, but it is not drums...

[@cypan1]

I Remember a video were somebody commented on your Happyness Smile stuff ....... I Replied by Saying Hes Focusing and communicating He doesnt Have time for Smiling ...... only @ photoshoots lol

[@matteoprog2298]

Weckl is always too much technical without heart. It seems to be a drummer who wants to be ever in the first line. Never compared like Colaiuta, Porcaro or Purdie. I don't like it

[@etudieng1676]

unbelievably educating mind blowing player and extremely focus even on his words! No wonder... it's Dave

[@hoodiedee4828]

Hi Dave,this is Doug from UB days. I'm 60 now and still play and write. It sure is good to see you in good health and still playing. Never stop playing. Be blessed .

[@Kman1960]

Who are these Thumbs Down 👎 twits ? Dave Weckl, really! Percussion genius!

[@hanulchoi0213]

Thank you Dave weckl. It's a blessing for me listening your drumming and music..Please don't die

[@otineb5]

I agree with what Dave Weckl says here about drumming, reading, listening, and his philosophy in general.

[@JazzCat601]

Seems like a down to earth guy. Some good points here. Play with the band. It's not all about the drums. All musicians need to learn this.

[@markmahoney5630]

I've listened to DW since the early 80's, I must be getting old... when did he start looking like Albert Einstein? In any case, he's still one of the best. I like where he's taken his own drumming... a little looser than back in the 80's, as awesome as those performances are.