Chad Smith Hears Thirty Seconds To Mars For The First Time

Take a sneak peek into the mind of Chad Smith! Watch as he listens to "The Kill" by Thirty Seconds To Mars for the very first time and attempts to play along. What is he listening for? How does he immediately craft an appropriate drum part? Tune in and find out!
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Lesson Overview
01:18 - One Take
05:05 - Guessing The Band
05:48 - Listening To The Original Song
07:18 - Performance Analysis
07:36 - Outro
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[@DrumeoOfficial]

You can tell we were as surpised as you were! 🙈 Chad, thank you for exceeding expectations in this challenge! You can now play along to this song and Chad's most iconic RHCP songs inside Drumeo (with note-for-note sheet music AND drum-less versions of each song). Click the link to get your 7-Day Free Trial! www.Drumeo.com/trial

[@craigchapman8220]

Chad is a wildly underrated drummer. He is a humble guy but can really get after it.

[@SeandeDios]

He totally killed it

[@ka-ar]

Я правильно понял, что Чад сыграл песню сходу? Прямо в момент первого прослушивания? Если так, то это невероятно 😮

[@DrumeoStudents]

@@craigchapman8220 It's crazy!

[@DrumeoStudents]

I see what you did there @@SeandeDios

[@hlauterb2011]

As someone who absolutely loves this song, his version is scary accurate for someone who’s never heard the song before 😂

[@TurtlesLV]

Honestly, I was taken back by how close it was until the very end. Pure skill and talent!

[@johnd3124]

he does session work too, so he's used to it.. plus it's a pretty straightforward song

[@EthanRom]

I could tell he was mainly listening to the bass and vocals for the actual groove. Very professional

[@EB-bl6cc]

he's one of the best EVER at feeling out how his drum part should fit in and benefit the song, so it's not surprising

[@kjo14]

Drummers are amazing and so fun to watch

[@Travis041]

"That wasn't bad!". The man listened to a drum-less track for a whole 30 seconds and then played the rest of the song almost note for note. Absolutely insane.

[@m.oskam92]

not bad? This guy is a legend

[@lestrada1351]

He just didn't stick the end, but he didn't know it was coming so that's understandable!

[@newlightbulbs]

Haha, 30 seconds.

[@d-studio.productions]

​@@lestrada1351 Perhaps, though i loved how he succeded puting 4/4 rhytm into 3/4. That was SICK!

[@theoradestra7060]

A whole 30 Seconds to Mars...

[@ApHoney]

8 Months later and I still randomly come back and rewatch this. Just randomly starts 40 seconds into the song and absolutely murders it. Like if someone who didn't know Chad they'd just assume "oh thats the drummer from 30 Seconds to Mars doing a live play through of the kill".

[@Trashpanda_404]

Yup!!! Link in Portnoy’s video brought me back and I’m hooked. 😂

[@Chuck_Sexton]

Dude same

[@loe2388]

fr same wathed this atleast 20 times now

[@lmntlthersen8993]

8 Days after you posted this I came back for another listen and still believe there needs to be a Chad Smith version of this song

[@jasonbourne875]

If someone ever asked what is the difference between us mortals learning an instrument and becoming a legend... THIS IS IT!

[@nkyryry]

Once he heard it’s in 3, his experience told him exactly what the song needed. And he was so fucking right.

[@bodybong]

What does "in 3" mean?

[@robotickz]

I am not familiar with drumming/music structure, what does it mean "in 3"?

[@jevannibenjamin2286]

Same. What does in 3 mean ?

[@Jordan-yw1qy]

@@robotickzI believe it means the time signature is in 3/4 which pretty much means there are 3 beats in every measure

[@youngrootv]

@@Jordan-yw1qyyup that’s exactly what it means

[@keefchi6470]

I'm sorry, but NO ONE will top this "first time hearing"... this is the peak. Chad is a legend.

[@groovelife415]

This was absolutely the peak of this series. Chad delivered everything. The technical ability, power, he served the song, and he played it with the confidence that the audience needs to see.

[@IcarusGravitas]

Oh, a bridge out of nowhere.... cool, no problem.

[@timlamiam]

the dream theater piano guy doing Alicia Keys was insane

[@bigfire97]

My boy from megadeath did really good too. Chad is impressive though he just jumped straight in! Thats craaazzzyyyy lol! Dirk used a methodical approach, but it was just as impressive to me.

[@MrSheduur]

Yeah many of the others kinda just had to feel themselves into it and he just straight out let it rip. Fucking legend!

[@stupendousmagician]

As much as i love Anchorman, Chad Smith is one of Wil Ferrell's best roles. He did so amazing here. Love that he just went straight into it.

[@robert_5974]

I did the same in my comment 😂

[@michaelknight5382]

Comments like this never get old

[@williamsmith7669]

Please tell me you're kidding....

[@robert_5974]

@@williamsmith7669 yeah they are kidding. There was a skit a few years ago where Will Ferrell and Chad Smith had a drum battle to see who the real Chad Smith was (they look very similar).

[@robert_5974]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqalgKeHhLRqZrssi=FXn4PF1XQUDpChZu

[@jay62418]

The song starts playing at 1.19 and he first starts drumming at 1.53. He listened to the song for 34 seconds before improvising until 5.04 (3 mins 11 secs). He heard 15.11% of a song he had never heard before then followed the entire song. Incredible!

[@peltierprude]

I like the breakdown

[@infowazz]

i hope u have a job using numbers.

[@vincemedak9734]

I'd submit for arguments sake that he technically starts playing the high hat 30 seconds into the song...30 seconds to start playing 30 seconds to Mars.

[@fredoplayinggames]

@@infowazz That's why he's username is jay62418 :)

[@larrykeach]

This is the difference between a technical and a talented musician to me. He felt that shit and rocked it off of pure talent and time honing his craft. You love to see someone lock in like that

[@woofcity6307]

You are 100% right buddy. I mean it’s still pop music and this guy has been doing it for decades holy crap though he really knew what that song was begging for. I am not a chili peppers fan, but I am now a Chad Smith fan for damn sure.

[@I3urton]

@@woofcity6307 Yup, this made me (not a RHCP fan) a Chad Smith enjoyer, too. Not just what and how he plays, but also the look on his face. It reads "I fucking love to hit thing with stick" the entire way through and you FEEL it.

[@kovulion7777]

Chad Smith basically made it 29 Seconds to Mars

[@arelyssgg]

xdd

[@guesswork8332]

50 Seconds to Mars he said.

[@brinkdabeat]

Best comment on KZbin ever ever 😂

[@zeptyanpho2452]

😂😂

[@ryanmcgarvie5020]

Perfect

[@sdrbox]

He literally felt the song and that's why he anticipated every part. It was a masterclass from a true musician

[@nube2]

Just another example of a good rock drummer who has a good sense of timing and feel for his genre. Solid dude. Almost too solid at some point that I had slight doubt BUT seeing him mess up at certain parts that most drummers would mess up when trying to write your take to a pre-existing track. Loved watching it.

[@keithwoodcrest]

...or...maybe he actually knew the song lol. This song was massive and the RHCP and 30STM have headlined festivals together

[@paddydemps2291]

@@keithwoodcrestYou think dudes from these bands at this age give a shit about watching other bands before or after they play a set. They’re sitting in their dressing room eating cucumber sammiches and getting a massage.

[@paddydemps2291]

@@keithwoodcrestespecially if it’s 30 seconds to Mars 😂

[@dxnielastbury8767]

@@keithwoodcrestalso with Chad smith he has been on the spot jamming for the last 30 years along with being a highly acclaimed studio drummer and he’s drummed on many songs you don’t know he did

[@jaxie0709]

“It’s some kind of emo thing, I don’t know what the fuck it is” is my favorite quote of all time.

[@mccarjl]

No active listening hearing. Active feeling and drumming. This was pure instinct and feel.

[@shjobbi]

I love how he nailed it after 30 seconds. No pun intended

[@hamburgando2754]

Nice joke 🤣🤣🤣

[@thefirstpaulo]

😂

[@markskilbeck]

might even say he killed it

[@whiteeedotcom]

Damnit I came here to say that!!!

[@victorsaldana91]

You sneaky bastard. I see what you did there.

[@frethero19]

If you had never heard the original version, you would 100% believe this was the original drums for this song. He immediately got the vibe

[@geofreak75]

I agree!

[@HelloImTuneli]

Even having heard the song many times, I don't think I'd notice the difference if it was just playing somewhere in the background. Unbelievable how he did that!

[@TheMrOrgasmatron]

to be fair it is even better on some pats :s

[@AgustinVilchess]

yeah. never heard the original, heard this one first then the original... and i think im more into this drums

[@inspireSKZ]

Chad’s better imo

[@fatalynn7]

I’ve just spent the last hour and a half on a complete rabbit whole of these videos. Being completely amazed. Then comes Chad and breaks the freaking mold. Fucking legend!

[@andruboine]

Lol I just started doing the same just today

[@christophcookit6334]

Same yesterday. 😅

[@poodlehead909]

I am you just 4 days later

[@user-yc5eg5ng7g]

3:45 he realized the build up right away and cleared off the cymbals . It’s so fun watching drummers improvise a song they never heard . Keep it up drumeo !

[@nrwinner]

Dude didn’t even need the whole song, took like 30 seconds of it and played a faithful set with his own flavors mixed in. What a legend.

[@thechrisandphaedrusshow]

That's what the band should be named..."30 seconds to learn"

[@krispbacon9474]

@@thechrisandphaedrusshow Not hard to pick up any song, there's tons of streamers who hear the first parts of songs and jam to them no matter what band

[@Megaalith]

@@thechrisandphaedrusshow Pretty much exactly how long it takes to figure out their songs on guitar

[@Coheed2113allday]

​@@thechrisandphaedrusshow 😂😂😂😂😂. Comment of the year

[@ArnoldBlues]

I love how he comments about figuring out the time signature…then just before the chorus kicks in, you see him get giddy like the challenge was to reconstruct the drums, and he just figured it out. He was waiting for the chorus to kick in to confirm he was right…and he was, so he took off.

[@OscillationPoint]

This is by no means the most challenging song you guys have given a drummer but it was for sure the most impressive. It's scary how quickly he picked up on it.

[@soundninja99]

I'd say it equals Sugarfoot doing linkin park

[@morganst.pierre]

Chad was a bit more spot on while staying original

[@seancrossey466]

The chorus has kind of weird timing to drum too which makes it a bit difficult imo

[@youropionmattersnot]

Why? Not denying his talent but the beat is obvious and the song is simple.

[@phs1988]

Just watch Domino playing Mastodon and that was great. I could feel her difficult cause I didn't know the song as well. This 30s to Mars is pretty obvious

[@truckermatt4603]

I will never get over 1 how good he is and 2 how much him and will Ferrell look alike since they did the sketch on Conan

[@adingdingdiiing6740]

I think it's Fallon, not Conan.😅

[@raynbow3000]

I think Chad Smith is the best improvisational drummer I have ever seen. He picked that shit up in 30 seconds and rolled with it. It only took him about a half a second to adapt to any sudden tone changes.

[@jamesf8783]

1:50 he just is like f it and just goes for it and completely nails the song. Can we get a whole series of just Chad trying different songs?

[@krystennawomack9724]

I say the same thing.

[@DavidPalfreyman]

I second this!

[@krystennawomack9724]

I 3rd it. More. Much more please.

[@Feast_Forger]

that would be sick! I fourth it

[@bosshogboston7434]

Fifth it!! Love the song and Chad is such a cool ass dude!!

[@hangnail316]

He’s the kind of drummer that makes you feel like a good guitarist.

[@marcobaek1378]

Hillel Slovak: yo, just told Jesus to save you a spot up here man

[@t3amtomahawk]

SCREAMING (too true)

[@Chesnochyok]

В РХЧП не может быть слабый ударник. А Смит ....да он и в Лед Зепеллин сыграет и в Дип Пёрпл. Возраст конечно влияет, но не мешает быть Музыкантом.

[@maxdoubt6504]

He's the kind of drummer that makes you feel like you're not bad at making a cup of tea.

[@smallbiteprod]

@@marcobaek1378Hillel was Jewish

[@ChityctyBangBang]

When every one else is playing sports, making content or films...Chad was becoming a level 1000 drummer. Seeing someone at their Mastercraft is humanity at its peak! Hats off to you chad❤

[@uber_stuber]

and THIS is why chad smith is one of my fav drummers of all time! the way he picks up on the vibe of a song and just starts playing along with it is exactly how i play.

[@portagenial]

I love the moment in 3:55 cause he tones it down, then for *literally a split second* he hears the volume swell and know there's a big hit coming. That's musicianship and experience right there.

[@dmitria8]

Yeah, noticed that too! The level of his music intelligence is incredible.

[@illuvius32]

f*cking wizard, that guy. unreal.

[@TheVeregat]

Yes but he really tones down around 3:11 mark though, and starts listening to the syncopation.

[@xsystem1]

yah he knows there's gonna be an explosion coming just wow 😮

[@sharonwiller]

First time I watched this I got fully body chills when he nailed it at this part. This is probably my 10th watch. His artistry never ceases to amaze me.

[@BrandonToews]

You're all in for a treat. Thanks to Chad for accepting the challenge!

[@PRyMEvilProductions]

I'm surprised you found a song he's never heard

[@krusher74]

Its would be great if you extended each of these to a 3 song thing, getting more challenging and away from their normal playing each song. I know you did 2 with domino but they were both jst 4/4 rock songs. Lets make it more about what they would have played on a session for that song thatn trying to guess what the original drum track is. I actually suprised and pro drummers thy are so worried about getiing it "right" i'd rather hear what thier personality would have brought to the song.

[@JeffD726]

That was fun! 🙏

[@thelaughonme]

He actually played that really well for not knowing the song...also drumeo editing gets better and better everyday! ❤

[@craigvhs]

you should post the hardware used to record...

[@KevinKing81]

A perfect example of the “Garage Jam session” when you would just listen a bit a jump right into it, when you know then you know,, he’s actively listening to the music while still being able to chase up for the fills rolls and cymbals while still listening for the breaks or even he’s previewing where the song is gonna go with the bridge/chorus and beat breaks… it’s like watching Neo in the Matrix decode everything, to actively listen to a song while playing it plus to add fills but yet control enough to adjust so seamlessly… that’s what self taught, and hours of jamming sessions will add to a drummer technique and hearing instinct that you can’t teach or learn in lessons… We are watching a Master Class! I honestly love his speed and take rather than the original,, this is on the playlist and played daily on my end! Cheers 🤘🏼🫡

[@PHAL__]

When you read about what's the creative process in RHCP, it makes sense Chad would nail this. Most of their songs come up from a jam when two guys start playing melody they come up with together and the other two improvise and on top. Sometimes AK worked on lyric with Flea and they present to the rest of the band, sometimes it's Flea and John, and so on. Chad probably did this hundreds of times, and makes sense he would find the song feeling since RHCP has so many songs that could fit so many different genres.

[@patscott05]

I've already watched this video like 5 times. I want a whole series of Chad doing improv to songs.... That would be gold!

[@iamsampeters]

Absolutely. Drumeo, make it happen!

[@HardwareLust]

Yes, we need this!

[@niko7903]

It's actually a really good idea. A whole album of drum covers, even if they've heard it, just to hear what they would do with it. Make it for charity or something.

[@trashedbodomguy]

He could put out a double album vinyl .that would be bitchin

[@jbac5767]

This shit is sick

[@dfloriza]

Growing up, I never realized it, but it’s absolutely ridiculous how much individual talent is in each member of RHCP. Each one of them is iconic

[@kellycachoeira2366]

Agree 100%

[@paulshanley1]

That was my exact thought after wataching this video. Crazy that they came together

[@DR......]

Too bad they don't have a good singer

[@virgilioaponte9756]

Not Anthony though

[@ShadowF-]

​@@DR......Sure

[@cdawg6133]

Got drunk. Got high. Sat in a rocking chair. Put this video on, closed my eyes and just listened. This version is fucking unreal!! Chad Smith is a legend!!! ❤️

[@MeWizeMagicDan]

No matter how many times I watch this it’s still amazing. The feel, anticipation, like he knew what was coming next. Unreal

[@rubencorona3061]

Listens to a song he’s never heard before for a couple seconds* Realizes the tempo* Gives an outstanding performance almost identical to the original* What a legend.

[@benclarke6112]

this right here!!!! couldnt have put it better

[@hehehehohohohohoho31]

i prefer this version over the original!

[@MrMettwurst96]

he even breaks a stick in the middle of the song and doesn't even get thrown off for a second. It's absolutely mindboggling

[@theKashConnoisseur]

He's absolutely heard this song before lol. He knew exactly when all the tempo and energy changes were coming. I could believe that he's never practiced the song before, but he's obviously familiar with it.

[@MrMettwurst96]

@@theKashConnoisseur or, wierd thought, I know, he's Just a really good musician who understands that stuff inherently. If you believe it or not, Most music follows patterns. (And He was acting in the end to make it believable, I guess?)

[@danielthrasher]

This is CRAZY. On the first pass??

[@theguyoverthere3047]

OMG Daniel hiiiiii 😊 but fr Chad is a legend

[@banzaigd]

Never realized how talented he was.

[@FerGL]

had a lot of practice, and experience he can improbise

[@joseluismerino9161]

🙌🏻

[@pmorr819]

I love seeing a true musician respond this way because I feel like they truly understand how insane this is...like at 3:57 ...it's obvious he's learning on the fly and just has that unwritten understanding that musicians have. Which the smiles that come from the booth also reaffirm!!

[@Crayon08]

Just a random appreciation for Chad Smith. 8 months in and coming back to this vid on a monthly base. Amazing how fast he tunes into the song once he hears its in 3.

[@Once-I-had-a-dream]

same here..... must have watched this video so many times..... massive respect for Chad

[@bryanclark473]

How can you not love Chad Smith. His experience and expertise are legendary. When he puts that much effort/care into a song he has no real ties into...it just shows how much he loves his craft and music in general. Keep up these videos!!!

[@Ixxlostinabox]

Chads ability to predict what is coming is insane, it goes beyond just recognizing the time signature it is almost like he can read the emotions of the song. He rides the waves of the song real well.

[@stephendenman6339]

That comes from a lot of learning from playing with people - its always very interesting because you can see how people learnt growing up from the way they read the music. To be fair the song is somewhat _predictable_ ish in that the builds and falls are obvious, but he bloody nailed it

[@cianroach]

Stillworld bro >

[@MaddDrEw]

I can ateste to this. I do consulting on mixes and yes that is a thing we can recognize how each musician performs and their strong suits👍🙏 it can get emotional at times which is wild

[@acatnamedjoex4688]

Many years of practice and jamming. Popular music styles are structured around certain patterns.

[@00CooG00]

I think this maybe is less impressive that it appears. When he is joking around calling it “some emo band” or saying he “feels violated” it’s probably because this a very typical(of genre) type music. It has some standard breakdowns and builds and basic song structure. It’s easy to predict where changes will come, it’s telegraphed very well and this song doesn’t really do any thing unexpected. He also goes in to hard on some Of the soft parts and quickly adjusts. All to say, he’s jamming, and that’s something very many musicians are very good at, even ones that aren’t professionals. But, when you get someone with this level of technicality and musicianship doing it sounds pretty great.

[@fabiofl]

This is probably one of the most impressive drumming videos in internet history. Chad is a beast!

[@GraveDirectionswithSugerkat]

Did you watch the Killers one with Megadeath's drummer? Also mind-blowing.

[@benceduka8486]

Yeah, he is THE GigaChad.

[@SlendeeoTV]

I was thinking the same, I've never seen something so good like this content

[@WhizPill]

A « chad » if you will

[@richardalexander5483]

Yup I agree truth is I can't stop watching it

[@alexanderniles5868CS]

My mouth dropped and tears started coming down. Chad is a legend and omg how he just smiled and started going at it!!

[@gustavoromero3556]

Ive watched all of the first time videos that drumeo has made and this is by far the absolute best . The man didn’t even need a chart or a full listen to the drumless track . It’s insane how talented Chad smith is

[@chrishabana8169]

I just love the way that he suppose to hear the entire song first but he kicks right away in the first chorus. The first try nailed it

[@michaelkeller5927]

I also love that he can't help but play along again. That's a dude who loves the drums and loves music

[@wango556]

Gen X talent

[@anthonyrobinson3514]

Do u want another pass? “No, no, fuck no I nailed that….I feel violated!” Then goes and play along with the original knowing what the guys was going to play next chads version was better

[@SamiDaComposer]

That’s because he can count if u can count the recognized tempo u will know what to play.this is a skill as a drummer that u cant teach tho it takes experience and hella of listening to different music and tempos to be able to pick up shit like this first try but first try in 30sec is insane skill

[@zwenkwiel816]

@@SamiDaComposer you still won't know the structure of the song and energy of certain parts , yet he seems to nail both pretty much perfect (well except for that ending bit there XD) better than a lot of drummers in this series who did listen to the song first.

[@datkinson1980]

Chad's appearance needs to be at least a once a week occurrence! Puts a smile on my face everytime.

[@floydjambu]

I SECOND THIS

[@masterarbi]

agreed

[@shnibzzz]

Absolutely

[@beau1908]

Drumeo's gonna have to get a lot more subscribers to afford him that often 😅

[@oskarfunes2505]

Such a fun and cool dude, definitely one element of why RHCP are such a fun band

[@wesleechew7340]

This is the most incredible display of musical genius from the most humble human. Amazing to see. I feel so lucky. Thank you Drumeo!

[@gabrego11]

This is absolutely incredible!! Thank you for making this happen 🤩. Chad is a beast and truly a master in his art.

[@norgazmic]

New level of respect, I've never heard a drummer pick up a track like that. Chad your the goat.

[@ImReflexess]

Go watch their video they did with the Megadeath drummer doing Mr. Brightside, you’ll love that one too!

[@Celestion321]

It's rock n roll, just in 3/4. The tropes of how to do it are pretty well known, and if you listen to a song there's cues in the other instruments and singing to feel where you're headed.

[@iwillnevergetone5]

lol and he's def heard the song before@@Celestion321

[@Celestion321]

@@KurosawaStan everything's in 4/4 if you don't count it like a NERD.

[@youropionmattersnot]

Never heard a good drummer?

[@RobdowsetttuitionCoUk]

That was astonishing, Chad's instinct for musical direction and feel is off the charts

[@B-tenst04]

It's almost like he's done this for the past 40+ years

[@magnolialoves]

One the of the best things I’ve ever witnessed. Can’t imagine what it would have been like to be in that room in person to watch it in real time. ❤

[@walter.bellini]

Truly amazing the talent and the true musicality Chad Smith has, I love how he gets into the music and squeezes all the notes out breaking a stick or two fantastic video. Thank you so much for making it and sharing you guys.

[@shim0tsuki1]

Chad: " i fucking nailed it" Yes, sir you did. left me with a mouth wide open and a big fat smile on my face.

[@LyndaHarris-cj1vm]

Love him 🥰👍😎

[@Reaper.Concepts]

Wow! Obviously, I knew Chad was a professional, but I was totally blown away with how fast he felt it and ran with it. Really drove it home.

[@adefset4811]

Yes same! He’s obviously a good drummer but seeing that wow he’s better than i ever thought wow

[@johnd3124]

he does session work too, so he's used to it

[@donnypark4385]

Nailed It!!!!

[@JWZRD23]

I saw this clip on social media and didn’t know it was his freaking first take after thirty seconds of music holy crap

[@MiamiSubZero]

i come back to this video regularly. What a masterclass and a genius of a musician. Bravo Chad.

[@ch4ndemic]

I love how usually drumeo highlights the importance of 'active listening' as drummers hear the song for the first time and then go for a first pass, but Chad Smith being an absolute Chad goes 30 seconds in and practically nails the song, even anticipating the drop! No wonder he's such a prolific studio drummer outside of his work with RHCP, what a masterclass in drumming.

[@eddiekalista3222]

It’s a testament not only to his skills as a drummer, but how comfortable he is with off timings and non-intuitive structure. Makes sense, given the weird shit he deals with playing in RHCP. This is right up his alley. Only major difference between this and RHCP is a lack of California references.

[@ndsntmttr]

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[@davidmedrano7755]

Well said my boi💪😤🫡

[@barnabydodd8956]

@@eddiekalista3222 Weird shit? Like what?

[@chuckesthedoughboy703]

@@barnabydodd8956Like Flea 😂

[@dkerwood1]

As a musician, this is so gratifying. You can hear his thought process. He's anticipating some musical things that do happen (and some he expected but doesn't). Every section he pulls back slightly to listen, then moves decisively. That's really the biggest takeaway for me- how quickly he listens and adjusts. He anticipated the repeated elements and just went for it with 100% confidence. This is a masterclass on responsive playing.

[@dvs9019]

3:10 perfectly illustrates this. He's like "hmm alright I guess I'm playing like this now." 3:20, 3:37, 3:41, 3:52 A single beat where he notices the shift and quickly makes the transition.

[@1PeakMindset]

Your comment is spot on as Chad’s playing. Really cool to see him working through that.

[@jimmyflip1209]

Master drummer right there. Switching up and pulling back the way he does, all improv too. I want lessons from this man haha

[@timothyjachim2474]

I point to the Megadeth drummer performing Mr. Brightside without hearing it as a bit of a contrast to this performance here. While he does a good job, it doesn't sound nearly as close to the original drums.

[@kelitaly10]

Right?!

[@tiapesi2738]

I come back to this video at least every six month. I am die gard in love with the original song. But thid video with Chad and hid drumms and just everything about it makes me so happy, everytime. Thank you Drumeo and Chad for this. It is always the perfect pick me up.❤

[@hughmann1908]

I’m loving that drummers are finally getting props!!

[@zanehodgen]

That was one of the most amazing displays of musical talent I’ve ever seen.

[@Kaetar125]

*chad face* Yes

[@mrkv4k]

Not only talent, decades of hard work.

[@cbroughan5378]

Same

[@guigoinz112]

@@mrkv4k facts, i feel like people always unknowingly never mention this!

[@seanmcnally5560]

His ability to anticipate what's coming next and then instantly adapt is impressive. Love Chad Smith.

[@Gregavision]

@1betterthanyou1lol no it isn’t. It has more than one section that breaks from traditional song structure.

[@garrisonturner3232]

​@@GregavisionNot to be an argumentative tool, but what about this song is unconventional? At first listen, to me sounds super formulaic. I could easily see how he could roll with it (still a great musician, don't get me wrong). V1 C1 V2 C2 B1/B2 2 bars turnaround Double chorus on the way out Thoughts?

[@DocProcRealm]

​@@garrisonturner3232I thought it was 3?

[@jon1805]

ugh, he's heard of the the song dude.

[@youropionmattersnot]

@@jon1805 99% of the world has no idea how music works. There is nothing more predictable than top 40 hits. Just let them have their astonishment.

[@Dayspring77]

Mind blown! I love seeing passionate people do what they were created for !

[@sandsjm1]

Breaking the stick...passion the emltion, the showmanship, the skill....amazing and i love this song so much!!

[@C4lipp0]

People tend to forget how much musical talent is in the RHCP... Chad is easily one of the best drummers of this generation.

[@flyingfox8447]

Except for the frontman….

[@CrayZJo3Davola]

​@flyingfox8447 what you smokin?

[@202Redwings]

Who forgets that lol it’s the chili peppers

[@Hurrishane03]

@@flyingfox8447highly debatable🤨

[@mandu6665]

And how many awful songs they've written lol

[@redonsundays]

3:56 is the most impressive part of the whole video. He's about to start his crescendo, immediately realizes his mistake since there's a break after the bridge, and makes the correction. Amazing how fast you can watch his brain work through this in real time.

[@caiobotelho5884]

Thought the same thing

[@ivancollin4816]

I noticed that too

[@premiumheadpats4150]

Most impressive part to me was him snatching up the replacement stick without missing a beat.

[@nniivekkappo7544]

didnt even seem like it's a mistake. the breaking of the left drumstick was more noticeable

[@Techspin]

​@premiumheadpats4150 4:24 for those searching for it. I didn't even see it first time cause I blinked 😅

[@kayelle3014]

My absolute favourite mind blowing video ever!! I’m always impressed with the talents of people who can play instruments and have an amazing vocal but this just simply mesmerised me!! Incredible.

[@VenturaMMA]

This was absolutely incredible. Chad smith is super talented!

[@mrsg2849]

“I fuckin NAILED IT”. Yes, you did.

[@jo84891]

If he's TRULY NEVER heard this song before, this is one of the most impressive things I've ever seen musically. He's essentially playing the music to this song whilst never actually hearing it. That is insane.

[@Brando-_-440]

“Oh it’s Jared’s band…” He clearly knows Jared Leto personally yet claims he never heard one of their biggest songs… 🙄

[@Collier990RHCP]

@@Brando-_-440I mean Jared Leto is so much bigger than the band. There’s plenty of people who know him and have no clue about his band

[@stefevr]

he probably doesnt want to be associated with him esp with the allegations

[@Collier990RHCP]

@@stefevr have you read Keidis’ book? 😂😂

[@TheUltrabeatdown]

@@Brando-_-440 I mean I know that 30 Seconds to Mars is Jared Leto's band and yet I had never heard a single song from them before this one

[@cainaatila1458]

I watch this video with a big smile on my face. It is soo satisfying

[@OldSchoolGamer1988]

100% the best episode by far of drumeo. Chad Smith is a genius on the drums

[@rttx]

The reaction from the studio is what I want to see in a full video.

[@IAmUBro]

That does it for me as well. Would love to see them basking in this live performance

[@pR0ManiacS]

First 30 seconds from where Chad started playing would've been awesome.

[@Kaetar125]

Fer real, dude!

[@nscafe77]

YES! Even a little PIP of them in the corner would be amazing

[@TehKazlehoff]

You know that bit in Daft Punk's Interstella 5555 where the kid is watching TV and slowly drops the chip on himself? That, i imagine.

[@proddreamatnight]

It’s unbelievably scary how accurate he played the chorus

[@brassattacks2411]

It's almost as if they played this song in every JC Penneys, Ross, and Walmart for the past 20 yrs. Or something. And he - I dunno - HEARD IT before.

[@slabGod_]

@@brassattacks2411can’t think of one time I’ve ever heard any of those stores playing this song let alone anything else that even closely resembles this song. Terrible take.

[@welpiguess]

⁠@@slabGod_dont mind brass (under the influence)

[@TheRyepoog]

means the band came up with a universal groove that everyone can get in on. it's epic what these guys can do!

[@nickg131]

​@@TheRyepoogExactly. I get the argument that Chad has heard the song before, and there may be a subconscious level of recognition thing going on... But at a base level, music is math. Whether he's (or any musician is) actively thinking of it in those terms on purpose or not, after being in the industry as long as he has, he's going to recognize what "works" within the genre he's listening to. It's an ear for both the "sound" and the "numbers" at an incredible level.

[@ST3VO10]

After never hearing this song, I absolutely love it now, it's really astonishing how close chad got to the actual track. Such an amazing talent

[@joshua3727]

He’s amazing. His energy is off the charts. You can tell how passionate he is with his work. This is class

[@valkorumQ]

What I find incredible is that his one take is supposed to be his active listening time, but he just goes and nails it instead.

[@kali9850]

RIGHT?! that rocked my world... and then I cried a little.

[@messagedeleted1922]

​@@kali9850same

[@papifuego5273]

​@@kali9850I peed a lil ngl

[@jkeithgrover]

We actually don't know if this was the first take, just that he didn't want another run

[@valkorumQ]

@@jkeithgrover Every other video in this series shows an active listening section. This one doesnt

[@TFUJackLimbo]

Chad really is something else. The way he adapts to the shifting dynamics of the song, anticipating the transitions with prophetic accuracy. A true legend and master of his craft.

[@angusbatchelder]

35 years of jamming with Flea and John will get ya there

[@LanDopz]

@@MajorCanada You're a smart guy... except when you're not!

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@@angusbatchelder You mean 35 years of jamming with Michael Balzary from Australia? Haha.

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@@MajorCanada He gave up on the song at the end of it though. That matters! : P

[@jmuzza6056]

How can you not know the song and hit is so perfect😍 I fricking love this guy

[@pzh3334]

I've watched this entire episode probably 10 times already, with another 20 on deck. I just LOVE watching Chad, and he did such a killer job with 30 seconds to Mars! ❤🥁❤

[@alleeningtowerofpizza]

It's almost FAITHFUL to the original... what a CHAD 😂

[@DENYZEE]

This man is a LEGEND! 🎉

[@gnoscyde]

Heisenberg: You're Goddamn Right!

[@sandmanrrr]

Thats the word.

[@damon386]

He absolutely fucking nailed that. It honestly just....blew my mind. He was right!

[@tiredofit4761]

I’m just so amazed by his talent -I’ve watched this many times.

[@Kleberei]

Actually, he is a Chad.

[@CarolineDW]

That's the best one yet. Completely immersed in the song, doesn't give a s*** about his image or reputation - open to making mistakes, but the mistakes are not mistakes. He was completely in that song and made it amazing - that's what a true player he is. Lovely to listen to - such a master

[@Johnny_Socko]

100% agree, this is the best one of this series that I have seen, I was totally blown away. Maybe I shouldn't be shocked that a professional musician would be so intuitive, but I didn't expect him to nail it *that* closely without even a first listen to the track.

[@adamlewis5427]

I love the look in his eyes, just completely and utterly lost in what he's doing. What a wonderful human being. Also, Paiste 2002s are bloody gorgeous!

[@Profanotv]

8 months after and i still come back to this with a smile on my face wondering if someday i will be a drummer too, so freaking awesome

[@karengrove7841]

We seriously need more of these. I love it

[@505Hockey]

Lots of people praise Chad's "instincts" but don't realize how long it takes to develop that feel and knowledge base. Lots of respect for a musician that really knows what he's doing.

[@smeetsnoud1]

THANK YOU. This is a honed skill!

[@paulcox2447]

It's the purest skill there is. He has the actual ability to create music where none exists, on the fly, and have it suit the song perfectly apparently lol.@@smeetsnoud1

[@jeanprimeau5689]

Man I feel the same as a guitarist when I hear a really good Jazz guy, its fucking years of theory and practice. Insane.

[@JasonMorrow]

Homes, he's 62 and a wolrd class musician. No one is falling out of their chair in surprise here.

[@Meatball2022]

There’s a man that truly understand music and song structure. Dude was able to pinpoint guess the transitions like he’s heard them a million times.

[@SOI-wl2lo]

Exactly!!!!!!

[@vermilionpill6916]

Because he has lol

[@vermilionpill6916]

Most of these guys have heard the songs lol.... this is just for your entertainment. Don't think it's real.

[@Meatball2022]

@@vermilionpill6916 so your purpose is to call all these guys liars - with zero evidence. Ok 👍🏻

[@Meatball2022]

@@vermilionpill6916 unlike yourself - someone whose account is barely 6 months old reeks of honestly…

[@SB_Gaming007]

I've watched this over 20 times in the past few months and I can't believe how freaking amazing this is EVERY SINGLE TIME

[@CreeperKiller420]

He looks so passionate about his drumming. It's amazing just to watch him drum.

[@chronicwalker9038]

Is there anything more mesmerizing than watching someone passionate about their craft in “the zone”? I think not.

[@shawnperry4455]

The zone is a scary and beautiful thing...

[@jur1297]

A band can only wish to have someone as talented as Chad Smith. What a phenomenal Drummer.

[@downeybill]

Yeah, no s@#*

[@insertnamehere4419]

Yes Will Ferrell is very talented. Why do you keep calling him Chad Smith?

[@EsGranda]

@@insertnamehere4419 good point.

[@treverfanjoy2871]

Let alone as a great human being too lol

[@wreithh]

the amount of energy he put out from a song he never knew was amazing. he absorbs and captivate it so well! that's why he's the legend.

[@christophervanasse9911]

His reaction to the bridge change in the kill was incredible. Suddenly realizing in an instant like "shit, this bridge ain't slowin down" and continuing to nail it perfectly. Hilarious and amazing adaptability. Watching talented talented musicians blows my mind.

[@mindcrome]

I like his version better. Reminds me of Mars Volta

[@StrollinSodaPops]

Literally my jaw DROPPED. Even a total non musician like me can see the absolute genius here….what an artist!!

[@monse.metiam]

x2

[@schinbone0]

It is like magic to me. That is what makes music so special for so many is that, there is no understanding where this comes from. What a magic moment and gigantic talent.

[@holdmyweight3597]

I saw the thumbnail and thought it was Will Ferrell. Who else? Edit: Thanks for all the likes!

[@puffherb]

Chad Smith is a great drummer, no doubt, but what he's showcasing here is decades of experience. Once you get to a certain point with any instrument it just flows, there's no thinking to do, once you know time signature and/or key you can play whatever you want within those bounds. Drums are a second language for him and he speaks fluently.

[@Limitlessflow]

@@holdmyweight3597 I think it's Jimmy Fallon's show where Will Ferrell and Chad Smith have a drum off

[@caseyparker8639]

I still keep watching this. The absolute talent is insane.

[@LydiaVacs]

I come back to this again and again. Chad is a beast. Chef’s kiss.

[@Mindless_Lunatic]

As soon as he started playing, I couldn't stop smiling. This blew my mind. What a guy! ❤

[@jswbr]

Same!!! I also made some sound like wait what while laughing. That was absurd

[@ggirisken]

Same here !!

[@humbertoleandro896]

Same here! Big smile on my face and head banging from beginning to end.

[@ravinnovate]

Same!

[@GiancarloGrigolo]

SAME :)

[@nilesrodriguez4343]

Chad didn't even let the song finish before he started playing with it, without ever hearing it before. What a badass.

[@polyliker8065]

A true chad

[@gyroman567]

Didn't even let the first chorus finish lmao

[@-iceraptor-]

That's the challenge...

[@rrh7210]

A lot of people hear a full run through or even take notes before they start playing.

[@fadinaim695]

Gotta love Chad Smith! Such a talented man

[@punkhazious5340]

A TRUE DRUM NERD! I love watching his face, and seeing the "oh maybe this" looks as he moves around his set playing.

[@bigbosscross2524]

Shows how insane he is!!! He doesn’t listen through the hole song because that’s how much of a live performer and jammer he is. He just picks up the beat and structure subconsciously and adapts to lift the other musicians. Absolute legend!!!

[@felipecorrea7876]

thats what a musician does lmao, he's average

[@mikeharris6083]

Well I know of him and his body of work, can’t say I’ve heard of you though so he must be doing something right

[@JaoVBorges]

@@felipecorrea7876 Já dizia o poderosíssimo Ninja. Foda é você kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[@felipecorrea7876]

@@JaoVBorges sorry i don’t speak macaco

[@MrFreakyStyley]

​@@felipecorrea7876cringe commenter constantly commenting on the same thing.

[@richp4449]

I love Chad Smith. Such a good attitude and honest character, just having fun, doing what he loves to do, and everyone who hears him, loves it.

[@LoganO88]

I saw this one first, went and watched all the others and came back to this one and am even more impressed than before. He just full sends it, all gas no brake, and murders it in a good way.

[@mikosobo2520]

I was sitting in disbelief through the entire video. He literally played some parts perfectly to the note without even hearing them prior to it. What an amazing showcase of a truly genius musician.

[@tobynsaunders]

Well... that and/or it shows how by-the-books the song is.

[@The_RedVIII]

Either that or some pretty simplistic songwriting on the bands part. Maybe a bit of both.

[@LunatiqHigh]

@@The_RedVIIIIt's not like Chad and RHCP don't jam / freestyle out on stage a lot either. lol. Chad is a HUGE reason why I love RHCP live more than the studio version of their songs, he supports everyone perfectly.

[@franciscoabad7621]

Amazing, truly

[@kidzbop38isstraightfire92]

Chad has *absolutely* heard this song before... that's why he caveated his statement at the beginning about "or it's not in the drummer's playstyle". Obviously still an awesome performance, but I don't buy for a second that he hasn't heard this song before.