Eduardo Kusdra & Terry Bozzio - Face to face (John McLaughlin's Shakti -

Eduardo Kusdra's cover of Shakti's song Face to face from the Natural Elements album with Terry Bozzio on drums.
Eduardo Kusdra - Fretless bass, acoustic guitars and synth
Terry Bozzio - Drums
Arranged & Produced by Eduardo Kusdra
Recorded, mixed and mastered at Arte Master Home Studio by Eduardo Kusdra
Drums recorded at Drum Channel's Studio by Chris DeNogean
Video - Jose Altonaga & Sebastião da Rocha Jr.
Editing - Sebastião da Rocha Jr. (5 por 4 Produções)

[@darrenengstrom3323]

Beautiful piece of music. The drums drove the song, the fretless bass provided a beautiful bottom end, and the guitar was melodic yet soulful. What fun to have written this song, to be part of the creative process.

[@ulfingvar1]

I am now more than ever convinced that MUSIC!!!!! is the purest expression of the human soul

[@DrewKane]

I love that fretless bass.

[@drummingnuts]

This is artistry!! Terry Bozzio is a drum set artist; painter; master of melody!! Also with fabulous technique to pull it off!!

[@DominicBurford]

Two musicians locked in and listening to each other whilst playing. Love this.

[@michaelledford4751]

What a great composition from McLaughlin, I'm 72 yrs old & watched Miles Davis give birth to fusion ,of all the great fusion bands I saw in the 1970's only John McLaughlin with his Mahavishnu Orchestra were as consistently creative in writing complex yet beautiful pieces as Frank Zappa was ,the tour where Zappa used Mahavishnu as his opening act was mind blowing, each night John & Frank would push their bands to out perform each other ,my wife & I followed the tour through 5 states ,I'd give anything to have had the camera tech back then that we have now to capture those shows ,they all lie in Zappas vault collection ,unheard for 40 years .

[@eduardokusdra]

Hey Michael! You're a lucky man!! John and Frank are my heroes!! I saw John live many times. But in the last 25 years. Never got to see Mahavishnu live. Or Frank. My dream concerts: Frank Zappa, The Beatles & Mahavishnu. And yes... These cameras we have today would have been very handful back then... My best regards Michael!!!

[@JohanVanStarrex-qt1yz]

Miles didn't invent fusion.Listen to Larry Coryell's Spaces album from 1970 Mc Laughlin is a guest performer as are Billy Cobham,Chick Corea and Miroslav Vitous.This was before Mahavishnu Orchestra.Coryell was playing fusion music with Gary Burton in1967 Duster LP.

[@larkstonguesinaspic4814]

I still find myself coming back to this cover years after discovering it.

[@genefogarty5395]

Good lord, I had to look closely because I though Terry's hi-hat was on a trigger, but no, that's just his incredible time keeping and stamina. Absolutely amazing.

[@jguitar23]

Loveliness❤🎉❤

[@NuOrder11]

That was amazing! Terry never disappoints!

[@jeffreyklaproth7794]

You guys sound good! Just keep practicing everyday and don’t get discouraged. If you stay focused, eventually with time, you’ll be able to play out somewhere in front of people. You guys are showing allot of potential, good luck! 😀

[@eduardokusdra]

Thank you for your advice, Jeffrey!

[@tednugentlives]

Maybe Join that School of Rock..ya know with the other kids..Drummer probably will get good after a few years..

[@douglasrowe4404]

And what band do you play in?

[@michaeleagle2]

hahahahhahahahaha, thank I needed that laugh!!

[@colmena1596]

@@tednugentlives Hahahaha maybe he'll manage to join a band someday...

[@betterthantelly2993]

One of my favourite pieces of music. Lovely version.

[@HPHSGermany2010]

Beautiful! I came to this through an interest in Bozzio. This is absolutely wonderful. Thanks for posting.

[@frankalfar]

The Mr. Bozzio uses the snare off reminds of Trilok Gurto, btw Terry now plays his set as if its a melodic instrument all its own w micro melodies both skin ones and metal ones, this is a joy!!!!!!

[@RustyTonesJr]

I saw Trilok with John McLaughlin and Bozzio with his DW kit, both standing back stage. Not the same show of course. It was killer. :)

[@DominicBurford]

Could listen to them playing all day. Sheer perfection.

[@dontillman]

Please make SEVERAL albums of this please. :)

[@markcatanzaro9699]

Wow, UNBELIEVABLE!

[@hitskin666]

such a smooth sound all the instruments compliment each other so well.

[@SwamiOrchestra]

You picked out one of my All-life-favourites and performed it delicious. Thx!

[@eduardokusdra]

SwamiOrchestra Thank you Swami!!! My best regards!!!

[@charleslambiase5670]

Terry Bozzio he's just so smooth no matter what he does just so smooth his beat lies somewhere in between it's so rhythmic

[@glennmolnar]

Ok... It took 6 years for this to show up on my feed....Absolutely amazing!! I have never seen a kit as full and extensive as that!! To say "Well done" does not give you the respect you deserve. I will just say "WOW"!!! I am in Awe!

[@muchopomposo.6394]

Fabulous piece of music..! Bravo! 👏

[@paulbentley2709]

Here for the drumming, but wow that guitar playing, but Terry's playing is very tasteful and some great percussive sounds. Best Bozzio thing I've ever seen, love it.

[@KONAMAN100]

Agreed, 100%. So much feel in that guitar playing, and the best thing I've ever seen Bozzio play. Very very tasteful.

[@erichavenbass]

An absolutely stunning performance. This sort of musical presentation defies conventional definition, as it is on a whole different level than can be properly captured in mere words. The music speaks, not only volumes, but entire libraries. Bravo Eduardo and Terry!

[@Gregorypeckory]

Absolutely wonderful performance; thanks for posting this gem and of course, for playing it so beautifully; what a thrill to see and hear!

[@eduardokusdra]

+Greg Vinson Hey Greg Vinson!!! Thank you for your kind words!!! My best regards!!!

[@donsmith3857]

you know, you see terry kind of woodshedding on his kit and you think thats cool he's a great drummer and all but then you hear him with other musicians and it all comes together for you--truly one of the most amazing drummers ever

[@aks03755]

A beautiful interpretation of a gorgeous McLaughlin/Shankar classic! Thank you. Wouldn't it be wonderful for someone to take on classic Shakti pieces and re-interpret them in the context of a traditional 'Western' band. What an incredibly exciting (and challenging) project that would be!

[@eduardokusdra]

Hey aks03755!!! That would be something really special!!! And thank you for your words!!!! My best regards!!!!

[@KONAMAN100]

Perfection. The diverse range of drum and percussive sounds is great for this.

Great Eduardo, fantastic!!!!

[@vernongriffin4832]

One of the best drummers in the world easily..

[@maxxs2804]

Arguably ... Numero uno

[@dangilbert482]

Phenomenal rendition of Face to Face ❤️👍👍❤️

[@joepaone6346]

Speechless! Simply great piece of music !!👍

[@7313Elan]

Eduardo and Terry..who would tackle this. There are cover tunes and then there is this..Holy Shakti Batman

[@ubergeraldine]

The original is my favourite piece of music ever - it never occurred to me that there were other dimensions to it - and here they are! Beautiful! Thanks Eduardo et al!

[@eduardokusdra]

+Beadybonce - Hey Beadybonce!! Thank you for the kind words! I just love John's music! This piece is my favorite as well! So this is my humble tribute to him! My best regards!!

[@noelaruldas1152]

Hurrah! What a wonderful performance! Dear guitarist and percussionist! I congratulate and wish you all the best to perform well in more and more stages, recording studios, orchestras etc.

[@riccardobertilotti884]

wonderfoooollll Grooveeee!!

[@leolima-m9u]

No words, for explain!

[@Vitor.Portugal]

Enormous sense of placing, as well an incredible and smooth accuracy behind-then beyond the drumset.

[@stephan-by8lt]

Beat is 15/16 ! Amazing

[@NavidKhan84]

I would suggest young folks who likes instrumentals to listen to Black light Syndrome album..One of Terry's best works for sure and a masterpiece of an album

[@kumoyuki]

+Navid Khan I just discovered Blacklight Syndrome three days ago. It's amazing, and I don;t use that word too often any more...

[@NavidKhan84]

+kumoyuki One of my personal fav...ageless and timeless..Cheers for checking it out!

[@alternatingcurrent23]

+Navid Khan Polytown is a killer record as well. As for this video, Eduardo is fantastic. Love the fretless..

[@victorg1989]

Amen to that!! That album changed my life!

[@gringochucha]

And 'Situation Dangerous'. Both Bozzio Levin Stevens albums are amazing ; )

[@CalfeeTetra]

By far the most versatile drummer in the world. Terry can play to any type of music. He is simply BRILLANT!

[@douglasrowe4404]

Terry Bozzio graced them w his presence!

[@Mike383HK]

I don't care what anybody says!! From one drummer that loves and played this music, he's one of the best and most musical drummers ever!! Just perform The Black Page and then talk to me!!

[@KirkSandall]

Excellent performance of my all time favorite song. Kudos!

[@frankburdodrums8984]

Terry : Put new heads on for me. Drum Tech : Uggh!!!!

[@user-wj6gi1bq9w]

Isto É assim, assim . . . como ASSIM !!! ❤😊

[@markfisher589]

So awesome, love latin guitar when it rips like that.

[@maxinemckenzie5765]

Terry and Eduardo doing a Shakti tune, (from their "Natural Elements" L.P)~ a favourite of mine. It's nice to hear a reinterpretation here. Thanks for Posting.

[@jeffreycollins7297]

OMG this is so awesome. No one can play a fill like Terry.

[@lakerrod2379]

Bozzio my hero. Keep up the great work.

[@finnishredder]

Really a great performance. Such fine and smooth playing and both musicians complement each other's playing. Love the sounds from both of the musicians melting into one!

[@jedharris478]

Absolutely beautiful, Eduardo.

[@pablogil2397]

Otro planeta

[@dalewilliams8001]

coooool

[@craigwilliams501]

Great cover. John McLaughlin’s solo in the middle section of the original is so beautiful it actually brought me to tears the first time I heard it.

[@eduardokusdra]

Craig Williams Thank you Craig! John’s solo on that song is really something special... Regards man!

[@craigwilliams501]

I’m a drummer, so anything with Terry Bozzio is click bait for me - it has been a pleasure being introduced to your work through this video. You have a new fan! Thanks!

[@eduardokusdra]

Craig Williams Hey Craig! Thank you so much for your kind words my friend! My best regards!!

[@shaney8275]

So, so glad I stumbled across this. Fan of Bozzio and McLaughlin for a long time, Mr. Kusdra's take on this is just incredible. Beautiful in every way. Definitely looking into more of your music.

[@barnesen]

Hard song to cover. The original is intense, this one was a little more laid back. I think, not bragging, that I could have brought more to the guitar, but then this has been my jam for decades.... All in all, glad to hear other people enjoying it!

[@eduardokusdra]

Hey Brent! Yes this is laid back! I could never even try to play this song like the original...hehe... Thank you for your comment!! My best regards!!!

[@barnesen]

Nice job, though. I didn't want to come across as a hater. So cool you got to do it with Terry. How did that happen? In all fairness, I should send you 'my' version (which I'd still have to record. Fair is fair! :-) ) Might take me a while to get something worthwhile, but I'll do what I can. Anyhow: again, nice job.

[@eduardokusdra]

Hey Brent! It was really cool to have Terry with me on this! He's one of my favorite musicians in the world! So I rote him and we did it! I'll be glad to hear your version! Send me when you have it ready! This song is one of my favorite from the Shakti days! My best regards Brent!!!

[@stdominicspreviewca7188]

Lovely rendition, gentlemen. Bravo!

[@CliffordMartinOnline]

Brilliant!

[@putrapadjadjaran5905]

Eduardo + Terry = AWESOME

[@lissilveira4008]

Meu filho... Que batera e essa???? Misericórdia...👏👏👏👏👏

[@jeanperrod2465]

MAGNIFICENT

[@maltman36]

Thing with Bozzio. He plays music. He aint no drummer banging away, hey plays

[@bafattvahetere]

All the great guys do. Plays.

[@janetmobilia9572]

Im number 30. You just ain't whisten dixie. Purely gifted. Chi Town See's you

[@frankburdodrums8984]

Yea he's a very orchestral player for sure. Not typical in any way shape or form.

[@danielshafner8459]

Wow this good, fun to listen to. What a great groove. Very nice, melodic and clean playing.

[@charlestea3642]

This is so incredible! So many rhythmic & melodic dimensions, so hypnotic.

[@cutitshaveit]

Phenomenal

[@craigbigelow2975]

There's a drum kit one wouldn't want to move very often! 😉

[@TheS4114]

hermoso tema y la musicalidad de bozzio, sin palabras.

[@socristosalva1335]

Eu ia na sua casa no Belvedere junto com meu irmão Marcus Cabral e o Alexandre Vilela Mariano de São Paulo...íamos ver vc tocar...Faz tempo hein...!!!!!Legal Dú....Estou feliz por voçê....!!!!!!

[@eduardokusdra]

Daniel Bonafé Cabral Opa Daniel!! Eu mesmo...hehe... Legal te ver por aqui!!! E pois é... Faz um bom tempo... Tamo ficando véio...rsrs... Abração!!

[@socristosalva1335]

É verdade Eduardo o tempo passa...me lembro quando nós íamos comprar discos de vinil na casa do Itamar...lembra...????

[@eduardokusdra]

Daniel Bonafé Cabral Claro que lembro...O Itamar é uma lenda...hehe

[@janetmobilia9572]

BRAVO

[@bernardwhite4365]

Love it, great take on probably my favorite all time composition.

[@sanidan2010]

Beautiful guitar!

[@JCG1111]

Es increible ver a terry bozio tocar, desde su epoca con FZ hasta ahora

[@mossgh2994]

Amazing music and performance

[@erichhitchcock3368]

Sounds great. Watching the Ovation get played hurts my fingers to watch. Never could get into those. I live close to where they started out; my guitar tech used to work for them.

[@eduardokusdra]

Hey Erich! Thank you, man!!

[@erichhitchcock3368]

Eduardo, where are you on this Earth? Just curious. I want to hear more of your playing.

[@jraelien5798]

Wow, that was good!

[@haekalbadjeber988]

love every minute of this

[@user-eq1zb8sc8m]

🔥🔥🔥

[@johngeorges1510]

I love this.

[@Hardcoreghetto3laster94]

JUsttt Wowwowowow

[@tikidrummerpoi]

That Radia ride sounds fantastic!

[@bobr1767]

Simply amazing!

[@davel.9467]

That was incredible!

[@Storyfilms1]

BRAVO !

[@marines08111]

Apparently, some on here do not know of Terry Drummer for Missing Persons, he has the stage before

[@superdynamite7800]

Great rendition of a tremendous Shakti tune.

[@NEntv58]

Sir - you are obviously a gifted musician

[@zenobragatheghettotrashchi5399]

Absolutely, F#cking, Insane

[@zas5892]

Longest Terry stays in the perimeters of regular drumming he'll be fine sounds pretty good

[@pollysmith4673]

whoda thought a bass and drums could sound this good?

[@JesseP.Watson]

...Looking at this comment wondering who Whoda is. ...Time for bed.

[@AnthonyColomboAppliedMath]

another classy sound.

[@asraliaikum]

That's an absolutely gorgeous bass ya got there mister!

[@eduardokusdra]

Reece Ryan Hey Reece!! Thank you so much!!! My best regards!!!!

[@quartetonuevo]

RE: a beautiful acoustic guitar with drumset and bass and more John McLaughlins - BELO HORIZONTE, and John Mclaughlins MUSIC SPOKEN HERE, John McLaughlin Trio and Bill Connors OF MIST AND MELTING

[@unodeitanti7431]

fantastico

[@jeffgolden7761]

Amazing 🥁🎸👌😀

[@samshahbazi7657]

Amazing

[@jamesbond9873]

The black page is still killer!

[@asama1959]

Love it...great recording...sounds perfect.

[@eduardokusdra]

Hey asama 1959!!! Thanks really!!!!!!! Best regards!!!!

[@Luke-wt2ph]

This is amazing!!!

[@KONAMAN100]

Very much so

[@MEGAMIGA]

Wonderful!