EL ESTEPARIO SIBERIANO "Blinding Lights" (Drum Cover) // Audio Engineer & Professional Drummer React

[@thommomonk]

Lets be honest....he's redefining what is possible with drumming....generational talent.

[@kmyre]

Generational diligence too

[@sadhappy8860]

@@kmyre Superb comment!

[@danielkim9229]

One in a millennium.

[@BrianHigginbotham-do4hm]

El estepario is one of the most talented drummers I've ever seen in all my years. Top it off with the fact that he's truly humble and just enjoys playing is an amazing mix.

[@gggoldman1]

Most dedicated and hard working!

[@K8Stuff]

Don’t tell him that. He hates to be called talented as he is practising 8hrs a day

[@PetrKulda]

@@K8Stuff Talent+HardWork=SuperPower

[@rainermaaninka8940]

No talent there He only works his ass of compared to anyone else

[@BrianHigginbotham-do4hm]

@@rainermaaninka8940 only a person that has talent would be able to teach themselves to manipulate his kit the way that he does. There's one video he made where he is rocking one stick back and forth on his hi hat with the other stick. Something I've never seen or heard anyone else do ipso facto... talent.

[@Love-hf8fk]

He's the Mozart of percussion, the single minded drive to excel AND the natural musicality and innovation to change music. Plus he just makes my ovaries explode.

[@musikbyjh]

🤣🤣🤣✌🏽

[@Topjunkie-r4s]

No - the drumming Mozart is Vinnie.

[@dustinb2258]

Diving through Chicago at 3am to this song. My happy place

[@MrDanilop45]

I believe in Godzilla he went really insane. But every time he is surpassing himself. Incredible!

[@ralphmellor1909]

Imo it's not (just) talent but enough work every day. 1-2 hours from 12. Upping to 2-3 in his teens. Upping to 3-4 in his 20s. Upping even more when depression led him to think and feel he should practice a ton more and record his best before he gave up on life. Then we all got lucky cuz he didn't do the awful thing he could have, stayed humble instead, and eventually recovered some happiness we get to share. 🕊💖

[@KegstandOG]

This guys kit is always tuned to perfection, his mic's on point 100% of the time. Also this added a whole other level to this song for me the flow is so perfect which is rare that a cover is better then the OG. much respect for EES!!

[@joseluisnavarro7019]

hello from Spain he is playing in other level and making the drummers community were in the mouth of millions of people now and check the last vid of him with 4 pedals new in your channel and one more follower take it easy and good luck ✌

[@dominic8129]

Nice to have an audio engineer and drummer view this... His sound is brilliant!! Crisp and clear

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks, we agree, it's pure magic!

[@niloargudin3224]

The upside down snare. Was off the charts

[@deathninja16]

my friend is signed to a relatively well known band and he's their drummer, he watches these videos and just looks at his drum set and flips it off lmao!!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dustinoneil7874]

Guys, if u really love his drumming u need to see his one handed vol 1!!!!! My mans playing Slipnot or Avenge Sevenfold etc with just one hand and kills it!!!!!!!Must see!!!!!

[@musikbyjh]

On iT!! Thank you for the recommendation, we need 'em!

[@manucastilla8417]

Utility with one hand ? 0 Groove

[@MlokKarel]

​@@musikbyjhAnd have you seen the Buddy Ritch reincarnate - Greyson Nekrutman? Different style but still god-tier level.

[@musikbyjh]

@@MlokKarelI believe either I did a reaction to him playing a drummer video….or I just watched it on my own. I forgot what song he did. He def can do some stuff…but that drummer video wasn’t a great fit for him. I think he was trying on play Gojira or Sleep Token or something. But yeah, dude is def a beast though!

[@NewbsRus]

I’m 34 years old and my only experience playing drums is banging on pots and pans when I was 4 years old..watching this man play the drums makes me want to learn to play lol

[@musikbyjh]

Do it, Cheeky Rascal!!!

[@DreadDrum]

Absolutely! It’s never too late to start playing music, and you definitely don’t have to play at El Estepario’s level to have an absolute blast doing it

[@darrkstarg]

What makes George so special is how easily he is able to do what he does to any style of music. He is so musical with his playing. He has a large amount of videos that make you go WTF?

[@Blinknone]

When I watch this guy play drums I spend equal amounts of time shaking my head in disbelief and picking my jaw up from the floor.

[@paulmcmenamin205]

In sport, there will always be a person that will come along. That person in 100 years just has unbelievable talent. El Estelario is that person on drums. The best ever. Enjoy.

[@wired_to_the_world]

For the next one Godzilla is an absolute mind bender - definitely the best in showing his limb independence and fast af footwork; the one-handed volume 1 demonstrates his creativity, speed, and humor.

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks very much! Both coming soon!

[@angielee6125]

There’s a video of his typical day, he puts so much time into his drumming and it definitely pays off, perfecting his talent 👌❤

[@toddpearson2823]

Practice, hour and hours of practice. The muscle memory is amazing.

[@tj7264]

Great reaction as usual! Will watch for Merch to support! The dude is a monster. New and upcoming drummers will be using this guy as an influence. He WILL change drumming in his own way.

[@musikbyjh]

Awesome thank you so much! We agree 100%!!!

[@martinarscott3524]

His latest '4 Pedal' piece is mind boggling!

[@NuffSaiddrumz]

Great job Gentlemen! Dude is on another planet and its fun to watch yet motivating !

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you!!

[@eveline5858]

Hi Jeremy, hi Matt This drummer rocks! His technique is incredible and being self-taught it's even more impressive 💥 (he is a fan of Chris Coleman😉)

[@musikbyjh]

Hey Eveline!!! Love seeing you on the different genres, awesome!! Couldn't agree more with your comment! Thank you!!!

[@SuperBuzzbomb]

@@musikbyjh If you want to see something intense from El Estepario then do a reaction of LINDSEY STIRLING | UNDERGROUND - DRUM&VIOLIN. At the end his reaction is priceless!

[@SuperBuzzbomb]

@@musikbyjh I almost forgot he takes time to light one up in the middle of the song!

[@rebeccarose7405]

Love all the talented people you feature, and the way you mention that-no matter the talent-it still takes practice!! ❤️🎶

[@valerianschneider5084]

i apreciated that remark about the offscreen footwork, had me smiling a long time. now thats what i call comitment 🙂

[@romeoromo-kt5vn]

The Monster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Kanitokun]

Now you both gotta try the goodzilla cover or the OutKasts hey ya cover...

[@musikbyjh]

On it - thanks for the recommendation!!

[@phimuskapsi]

The thing that makes the duelist tough is that it is essentially another beat to turn it on and off, so you have to have a rhythm to it.

[@musikbyjh]

Maybe that's what makes it so damn tricky to use. And even more mind blowing that El Est. is sooooooo damn good!!

[@DreadDrum]

I only got to play with one for a few minutes one time and yeah it’s an extra rhythm element to think about for sure. @phimuskapsi have you spent any time with one?

[@brei2670]

I've only seen one other drummer on YT try that thing, and it was rough. He could only manage one tempo, after getting used to it. I don't know how representative of the general use case that is, but it is possible that you have to adjust its spring tension depending on what song you wanna play. Just speculating! Might be totally wrong and just dependent on the amount of practice.

[@wired_to_the_world]

Yep and it’s not just one lever to switch as it looks like in the videos, it’s another level on the left for double back to single. It’s not easy, it’s doable but it takes a lot of practice

[@DreadDrum]

Yes, to me it seemed like it would take waaaaaaayy more practice for that specific motion than it was worth. But it’s awesome that El Estepario put in the time to do some cool stuff with it. Kinda makes me rethink trying it again

[@blastingweevil2968]

i know he says it is all down the practice but...what he dose is soo far above ever othere drummer either past or present tells me he has natural talent for drumming especially with his limb independence.. it is just mind blowing what he can do...

[@DreadDrum]

It is mind blowing for sure. But I think it does come down to putting in the time and having an over abundance of patience!

[@dealwolfstriked272]

And I think he will get better. I can feel spots where he can get even tighter.

[@dthardcore]

You are completely correct, he has a natural ability that allows him to play this well. Don't get me wrong he probably still puts in more work and practice than any one out there. But the ability to play a different beat on all 4 limbs at the same time and rapidly changing them as well takes something more than just practice. Estepario has a video that's called something like "am I really a computer" not sure exactly. But it shows him demonstrating this. Best drummer in the world by far.

[@Topjunkie-r4s]

True - but there is A LOT more than speed to being one of the greats. Is what he plays overly complicated at a snails pace? Does he play anything other than covers? Can he cut records of all new material - straight jazz with Herbie Hancock, rock with Sting and Metal with Megadeath ALL IN ONE MONTH? Can pull this off - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYHdpX1mm82Kiacsi=slz2VM43pe-lE6M2 Let it marinate for 20 years and we will see

[@Selkirk69]

Lang and Mangini are the only two that I know that can keep up with Jorge. He has the independence, stamina, mind control, etc...a one-out-of-a-thousand drummer.

[@DreadDrum]

All those dudes are killer too! Also check out Marco Minnemann and his extreme interdependence videos. That dude is a polyrhythmic alien!

[@Selkirk69]

He is exceptional, as is Bobby Jarzombek.@@DreadDrum

[@Topjunkie-r4s]

While I love Lang and Mangini - they are not on the same level as the greats….Vinnie, Steve Smith, Dennis Chambers, Weckl, etc. This guy is a great drummer….in a room by himself playing to other people’s music. Yes - this guy is fast, but I’m looking for complicated at a snails pace. Can he sit down and bang out a chart for jazz, rock, fusion, metal? Hmmmm. Give him 20 years and countless genres full of original recordings and then we sill see

[@secretAZNman_]

I love his mentality that he doesn't believe in talent.. because when you look at him and see so much talent, he just sees it as 8 hours of practice everyday. it's such a great mentality for any aspect of your life

[@gregthomas1346]

The Messi of drummers , awesome

[@musikbyjh]

Great analogy - SO true!!

[@mitchbelles8080]

Refreshing to see some Valley boys holding it down. Great reaction gentlemen !!!! Siberino is a monster on the sticks.. Well done. Subscribe and like.

[@musikbyjh]

Hell yeah my man, thank you!!! 🤘🏽

[@WadeGaffney]

I'm starting to believe this dood is the best drummer in the world and possibly history.

[@marianoromano484]

hes awesome. check his knights of cydonia, thriller, gagnam stye, eminem godzilla. just amazing

[@Marcel1979K]

Estepario is a one of its kind musician.

[@ohTHATaaronbrown]

i've seen my share of 65+ folks participating in mosh pits from hell at shows :)

[@oopsdidItypethatoutloud]

Tip top.😊 My favourite drummer, because it's nearly all fills, is Bill Ward. I'm sure people have said this a 1000 times. If you haven't already (as if) check out Black Sabbath war pigs live 1970. Siangle kick, all fills, obvìusly hits. He's got his prefered mode, stuck in Jazz world. Drummer heaven to me 🎉 ❤from North East England ❤️

[@risputte]

If you don't like a song, let El Estiparto play it for you! And you know you gonna like it :)

[@shalafichg1]

I think practice make perfection, BUT... there is a perfection level for mortals and another upper level for gifted people.

[@Sansinagi]

I've used the Dualist pedal numerous times. Ivy Ike, Jr., bassist for my high school band, The Dualists, bet me $400 that I couldn't play this exact pedal on a DragonForce song. I did, he lost the bet, and had to give me the $400. Those were some good times indeed.

[@roddymac998]

Never used a duallist but the mapex janus system has a switch on the hi hat foot to swap to a double beater. 👍

[@Fireturtle5]

Everyone seems to miss the fact that when he pulls the stick out he’s not dropping the other one, he’s now holding two sticks in his right hand and hitting both sides(top n bottom) of that ride😮 If not missing it, at least failing to mention it. Every reaction video out there, nobody mentions it

[@musikbyjh]

We'll check this out. Thanks!

[@TheCureThatKillz]

I appreciate you guys keeping the language clean! 👊🏼

[@RyanWebb-mj6se]

You have to review El Estepario Godzilla cover. Mind blowing 😮!!

[@musikbyjh]

Coming soon, bro! Just recorded a few days ago. Stay tuned!

[@RyanWebb-mj6se]

@@musikbyjh 🤘

[@miguelberumen4702]

I fully respect how you both are musicians and you are making it clear how difficult it is to use the dualist and how much you need to practice this is how all musician should be and show absolutely respect 🫡 💯

[@riotwarrior]

The one the only Druminator

[@dan_kay]

What a cool couple you guys are! Subscribed.

[@ackosfc]

Considering i have never touched a drum set before. Ill probably master it in about three more YT vids.

[@musikbyjh]

YES!!! We believe in you!! 💀🤣✌🏽

[@DreadDrum]

Do it!!

[@MetaSynCreta]

Love the Puscifer shirt! Rarely see them get mentioned. I'm wearing their hoodie right now 💜

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you and I agree!! We just went to their store (where I got the shirt) AND winery in Jerome, AZ. Hell yeah...keep reppin' that hoodie!!

[@MetaSynCreta]

@@musikbyjh 💜 can't wait to see them at red rocks 😁

[@Mental_Fortitude]

Siberiano has the most impressive limb independence of any drummer I have seen so far. This Blinding Lights video is nothing compared to a bunch of his other videos specifically showing his limb independence ability. It’s just bonkers.

[@seraphingagne-gagnon5887]

Phenomenal!!!

[@paulakuljunlahti]

El Estepario is expert drummer. But so is Kai Hahto. You have to see kai Hahto drum cam by Nightwish you are the empty hope or wintersun sons of winter and stars. Kai is human methronome😳

[@egocelatrixcelatrix2514]

Omg 😱 very nice

[@musikbyjh]

Glad you like it! Thank you!

[@SilkyEnchilada]

I played drums right up until I watched this guy. I have quit playing, due to depression.

[@musikbyjh]

lol!! We hear you, bud.

[@fabiocampos5741]

next level

[@tommysonnier9848]

Never a bad comment about EES! That's impossible!

[@UhYeahWhateverDude]

I agree that the duelist pedal is mostly just more work than necessary. I understand it is useful in certain situations…but nah.

[@3redbudda3]

Hes the best

[@danceattaxx]

thx for your statements. Very interesting to listen.

[@Stewart-o8g]

The guy is a living fxxxn legend man . Wow 👌

[@damianwright3690]

Another person, phimuskapsi, hit the nail on the head - you need a rhythm to use the switches on the duallist peddle. I as a non-drummer picked it up. El E doesn't decide, "Oh, now I have to switch the peddle." It is, instead, a silent beat in the drum kick track? Rhythm? Rhythm. To change from single strike to double-strike. Ball of foot beats, and heel beats (left and right) so to speak. After that is the issue of muscle memory - you're so used to doing double kicks in one way that when another comes along you either fight that original muscle memory, OR make a new one for a "different" instrument. Hope this helps, guys, enjoyed the react. Cheers.

[@DreadDrum]

Absolutely spot on! It’s a totally different technique and muscle memory. One other thing I noticed about the pedals is that the upstroke is really hard to get any power out of so you either need to use triggers to get consistent double kicks or really lighten up on your down stroke. But with the latter you quickly get to where you’re not hitting the kick hard enough to fully resonate

[@nhoelyagalan675]

You have to react to the cover with 4 pedals!

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks! Same song, or what is the song so I can find the right version? Appreciate the recommendation!

[@nhoelyagalan675]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4K8eGCXeJVll6Msi=0ggVuu6ujxjWV6GM This song

[@gyoker81]

Have tried the footpads, ist sick....

[@travisrowland3303]

He's the SRV of drumming.

[@peterc.4466]

You should check out his One Handed Drumming Vol.1

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks, Peter. Added!!

[@peterc.4466]

@@musikbyjh You also might want to check out his Reaching 1 mln. Subscribers Celebration video where he speaks about life changing moments that made him decide to become a drummer, about his dedication and all the hard work and practice he had to put into it to make everything possible.

[@DreadDrum]

I saw that one, excited to see where he takes the channel going forward!

[@ThomasEbel-xm7ps]

He has a short that he uses the dualist tri pedals, check it out.

[@jabc06]

Hi, in an interview he said he doesn´t believe in talent. In his case he practices 8 hours a day like a job. Saludos.

[@bradwilliams6550]

Yes 100%! That dualist pedal feels really weird.

[@MrDarkweaver]

For me what sets Jorge apart from other great drummers is his musicality and orchestration. There are other drummers out there that are technically capable of playing this, especially if given time to practise, but who else would come up with this cover in the first place? Some "purists" complain that he over plays, which utterly misses the point of what he is doing. He's showing the rest of us, what some one who is at the top of their game, and is a master of their instrument can do, and what is possible. Even when "overplaying" the complex linear grooves and rhythmic patterns he creates always enhance what he's playing along to. Check his drum cover of Eminem's Godzilla, and Linkin Park's Numb. Realy enjoyed your reaction :)

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks for the great comment. Agree on the creativity and orchestration- genius!! Godzilla coming tomorrow!!

[@josesantos-jj8xe]

hey did u notice that when he flips the drum sticks he does a double hit on the cymbals and then he drops one to go back to a single stick again before he goes back to the double sticks again.

[@darkoath35]

Check out his 4 pedal video......mind blown!

[@BJ-wo4mi]

Are y'all gonna do some more of his videos he has plenty????

[@musikbyjh]

Tomorrow!!!

[@pessimusdux]

Watching these videos makes me want to set my drums on fire before i throw myself out of the window... His beard plays drums better than me.

[@musikbyjh]

LOL!!!! Don't do that!!! (but I know what you mean) 🤣✌🏽🤘🏽

[@heborlan]

🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@LuisRdzG10]

Wait until they see his 4 pedal new video xD

[@musikbyjh]

Can't wait...coming soon!!

[@charlesstephens2883]

Check out his handpan playing

[@musikbyjh]

Coming soon, Charles!! Just recorded one... ;-)

[@jamesgaithercarpentry]

What yall missed is this... when he switches up and grabs the stick out of his waist band, he actually throws the other stick into his right hand and is now playing those high hats with 2 sticks in one hand! Lol. So he literally has a "V" shaped set of sticks in his right hand hittting those hats.

[@musikbyjh]

Insane!!!

[@jamesgaithercarpentry]

Indeed it is!! @@musikbyjh

[@MagnusS27]

More DL please!

[@manashdb]

I played using the same pedal much prior to this cover and I gave up within two days. It made my foot weird is all I can say. This guy has mastered isolation to a T. Is he the greatest drummer? Probably not. But is he the best percussionist? Without a doubt.

[@RockMusic1959]

The Warning Hell You Call a Dream (live) by The Warning please please React to this great great New Song. It doesn't get any better...

[@RockMusic1959]

You've been Warned. Please pass this on....

[@RockMusic1959]

This is By Far the best version of this song ever 😂

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you, we LOVE this kind of Warning!!! So fun!! This coming "Warning Wednesday" (Mar 27th) video has long been filmed and scheduled, but we'll get out our reactor Warning the following Wednesday (Apr 3rd)!! ❤️🥷🏻✌🏽

[@jcmazrizona]

I am not a musician in anyway. but is this guy hitting savant level?

[@michaeltaylor8835]

He has a band called The Cost

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks! We've done a few of The Cost's songs ;)

[@zwarlord2004]

Check out him playing c&c music factory....or Michael Jackson......it's Insane!

[@yerdasellsavon1234]

Any one know what tshirt jeremy is wearing it’s sick af

[@musikbyjh]

Word! 🤘🏽

[@marklane2371]

You have to watch el estepario play Foo fighters pretenders it's the shit.

[@haraldkunstmann6455]

He's talented. Since he doesn't read music could he adapt and become a studio musician. Or he is able to pick up a song immediately first time.

[@billfranklin5064]

Another thing missed, this is a long song for anyone to keep up the beat he has. Practice and endurance on a higher level.

[@uweklein2181]

Ihr müßt den live sehen. Gruß aus Deutschland und lloret de mar. Spain

[@davidjohansen4339]

As a Norwegian, i sometimes found it hard to hear you guys with all that background music 😢 But keep up the good work

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you! We will check out background music levels.

[@LostHate]

Did you know he did a shot of The Warning S!CK

[@dennisrehrmann6710]

Guys, is the Video of El Estepario muted? What's going on?

[@musikbyjh]

No, is it muted for you?

[@roneldridge1783]

Buy the shirt, then wear it when you react to his videos thumbs up

[@musikbyjh]

Great idea, thank you!

[@ingefiddle]

Check out his cover of Dirty Loops’ “Rock You” 💥🤯🔥

[@musikbyjh]

Yes!!!! All over this, thank you!!

[@niloargudin3224]

Here is the video with the upside down snare. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKa0hX-mqcx9pcU

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you!!

[@SirCamsmorethanalot]

"What's up"?... what is up is the end of cliches and mob think, I hope and IMHO! Along with backwards ball caps, low slung pants (BTW started in prison where low slung meant "I'm available" so you might want to rethink your fashion "sense"!), "hell ya'", "bad ass" "absolutely" everything is absolute!!! George Orwell and Aldous Huxley, we have not learned.

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks for the feedback- taking time to write ANY kind of comment helps the channel. Here's the thing: I'm going to keep being me, and I hope you do the same! Appreciate you stopping by. ✌🏽

[@71timmay71]

Mic 🎤 drop

[@nikolazelger7581]

He is the ling ling of drums……

[@nikolazelger7581]

Actialy i mean lang lang …Sorry for that🤪

[@nickthorne8490]

Why is the sound out?

[@musikbyjh]

Whose sound? Checked and all good on our end.

[@J.Young808]

El Estepario plays a triple pedal on another song he plays

[@musikbyjh]

He's an alien 👽. Absolutely incredible!!!