the most underrated drummer in the world. an amazing player
@Samsgarden5 жыл бұрын
I normally disabuse myself of the term underrated, but i have to agree with you here. Why wasn't Novak lauded?
@jonp48465 жыл бұрын
@@musopaul5407 It's not a contest. I think you probably do need to listen to more of Gary ;)
@jonp48465 жыл бұрын
@@musopaul5407 I think he was amazing with Chick and also with Allan. Wish I had seen him with Bob. I have no need to compare/contrast. But hey, that's cool.
@jonp48465 жыл бұрын
@@musopaul5407 Not at that level. For me, it's about the individual interpretation, not about whether someone is 'better' than another.
@reginalddavis75783 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Very underrated. Amazing chops!
@QuincyWade12 жыл бұрын
Gary Novak is one of the dopest drummer out their, people slepted on him. Insane when I first heard him play.
@alonzovillarreal4666 Жыл бұрын
He was around 21-22 years old on this tour. I saw this show in his hometown Chicago and Chic gave him this solo spot in the first song. Standing ovation for 5 minutes 🔥
@chosen_ones77710 ай бұрын
I saw it in Copenhagen. Fantastic concert with my since that night, favourite drummer on the brink of going nuclear. OK I knew im from recordings but it's never the same as live performances. Never as powerfull. Allways with room for a little mistake here and there. But a more real/true picture of the musician's talent.
@alonzovillarreal46666 ай бұрын
@@Castor... thanks for the clarification
@owlcu4 жыл бұрын
His single strokes are smooth as butter so he scares me. I never thought butter could scare me.
@doomprogger63453 жыл бұрын
:-D
@snowfiresunwind5 жыл бұрын
If you've not heard 'The Sixteen Men of Tain' album by Allan Holdsworth then give it a listen - it will confirm that Novak is a monster drummer and thoroughly underrated.
@iroken2 жыл бұрын
lets see
@valuablesandwich2 жыл бұрын
Just made it here from there 😂🤝
@JavierMartinez-rz4vc2 жыл бұрын
In the 90’s he was sitting on the same table with Vinnie, Dennis and Dave
@kidotai17772 жыл бұрын
I’ll check it out now . Thanks
@FusionHowie2 жыл бұрын
@@kidotai1777 Agree and Virgil Donati! Ohh and Chad and Gary Husband! Man Allan had some beast drummers!
@searching4answers79 Жыл бұрын
A keyboardist friend invited me to go along with him to see Chick corea at a club in hickory North Carolina back in the early 90s. It was an amazing experience. Even more amazing was the drummer, who I'd never seen before that night. He was absolutely astonishing! Almost 20 years later, I recognized him on a KZbin video, playing for a Chick corea. It was that same long-haired guy from back in the '90s with that unmistakable power and astonishing technique! I've never heard anyone like that in a live setting before or since! I'm glad I finally know his name. Gary Novak is an absolutely astonishing drummer.
@RossLambert8013 жыл бұрын
When the jazz drummer is more metal than any metal drummer.
@harryhagman60633 жыл бұрын
IN SOME WAYS BUT IF YOU TALKING ABOUT REAL HARDCORE BLAST BEAT THAT'S A DIFFERENT STORY. I'LL LIKE TO COMBINE GARY NOVAK WITH KERIM KRIHM/GEORGE KOLLIAS
@Ahuxley68 Жыл бұрын
So true
@wmakiling8057 жыл бұрын
My favorite drummer on the planet.
@michaelweaver45896 жыл бұрын
His sound to me is like a mix of Cobham , Weckl and Buddy.
@williamkjwilliamkj18155 жыл бұрын
Holy Christ this Gary Novak guy is amazing. How have I never delved into his material before...
@Rachelebanham3 жыл бұрын
oh my days I'm a massive gary novak fan. What I love is how deep he's thinking about rhythm and form when he springboards from the keyboard stabs into pure solo. This is brilliant.
@rnl952011 ай бұрын
One of the most Face Melting exhibitions of sheer drumistic prowess ever!
@MaartenVHelden3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love those blazing singles! It is so powerful! There is no one like him.
@everynameistaken567 Жыл бұрын
Incredible single stroke roll
@notasilicaanimus12 жыл бұрын
Immense chops, immense solo, and an immense sounding snare.
@arleco126 жыл бұрын
His intensity is off the charts. Soloing or just playing, he is pure fire.
@kenthomas15357 жыл бұрын
Saw Gary Novack play with Tom Scott in Palm Springs at Pete Carlson's while working on a tennis tournament for Radio Tennis. ....the dude is simply an amazing drummer. The thing about drummers is that they always seemed to be judged by the dreaded drum solo....but when I watch Novak...I watch for the little instinct things he does....the guy had a few little moves that I have never seen before. It just flows out of him...so instinctive yet based on solid drum fundamentals. Forget all the drum solo footage of him...watch him blend into a band. One of the best drummers I have ever seen.
@elwoodwhite24993 жыл бұрын
No question anybody’s favorite and yes he could hold his own among the very best and always plays for the music first! And gives back to the drumming society with his lessons and teaching and approachability
@Ahuxley687 ай бұрын
So true.
@coreybondurant7 жыл бұрын
Amazing left hand! Gary Novak - such an inspirational drummer. Thanks for sharing!
@pm-co1vu5 ай бұрын
Davvero un assolo assoluto, potente, musicale, completo, senza flessioni, passionale, caspita....la batteria espressa al massimo livello....
@xlfutur113 жыл бұрын
I went to college with Gary and he is a natural. Extremely musical. And if you think he is underrated as a drummer, check out his dad's (Larry Novak) piano playing. talk about underrated. Great musicians, and the nicest people you'd ever want to meet.
@panchocerdadrummer6 жыл бұрын
I would like too meet him for drum lessons
@dagostinoification4 жыл бұрын
Very cool ! I love his drumming ,i am teacher of drums in France...and i have played with Rhoda Scott the organist .and other fantastic musicians
@MikeVerta Жыл бұрын
I went to high school with Gary. Can confirm.
@Fergegys3 ай бұрын
No you didn’t.
@xlfutur13 ай бұрын
@@Fergegys uhh, yes I did. DePaul U, 1987-88. Played in combos and big band with him. It was amazing.
@edilazaric33094 жыл бұрын
Jeep, the sound , the music vocabulari, the ghost notes, the single stroke,jeep what to say amazing
@DionAlbers6 жыл бұрын
Blown out of my socks! What a beast and absolutly the most powerfull single strokes ever heard.
@soduno5967 ай бұрын
What always amazes me is that typically drummers go from singles to doubles-roll when they play fast, Gary goes full blown singles. Sounds like thunder.
@king-manu2758 Жыл бұрын
He was so metal in that epoch. It's funny hearing Chick with a guy with that kind sound, but I'm not complaining ,I love metal too.
@Jez2008UK9 жыл бұрын
I saw this exact line up in London, I'd say around 1994 maybe 1995 - and to this day swear when GN first came on stage, twirling his sticks, he stared only at me !
@volpeverde6441 Жыл бұрын
favourite holdsworth drummer.... it's making my forearms and wrists ache watching him....
@Champane977 жыл бұрын
Love Gary Novak's drumming & his snare sound on this clip is incredible!! :)
@donatostolfi8616 Жыл бұрын
Brass snare❤
@dray43935 жыл бұрын
In 2019 this is still amazing!!!!!!!!
@orbayakdoganG73 жыл бұрын
yes!
@dagostinoification5 жыл бұрын
Sa fluidité est remarquable ,énorme technique , super batteur GARY NOVAK
@3rdsamdan7 жыл бұрын
My introduction to Gary Novak is a real delightful eye opener. Bravo! I already knew of Chick Corea's greatness.
@DevaPermanaDrums3 жыл бұрын
I evidenced his soloing sitting right next to his drumkit for his several concerts both with Chick Corea Electric band and Akoustic band .... he has amazing big fat and grounding sound. Unforgettable
@harryhagman60633 жыл бұрын
IF GARY HAD THE FEETS OF KERIM KRIHM ALONG WITH HIS GRAZY HAND CHOPS (DO NOT GET ME WRONG THIS GUYS TECHNIQUE IS AWESOMELY GREAT) BUT THEN AGAIN THOSE ARE TWO DIFFERENT STYLES OF PLAYERS BLAST BEAT DEATH METAL AND JAZZ ROCK FUSION THEY DO HAVE THE POTENTIAL OF BLENDING IN WAYS GARY CHOPS ARE TO LIVE FOR.
@esitoris4 жыл бұрын
The combination of speed and nice-playing/musical-playing is not often seen :) Thanks man!
@Stickmasterrr11 жыл бұрын
This solo is phenomenal!
@randyodierno1743 Жыл бұрын
First heard him on Holdsworth's Sixteen Men of Tain album and was blown away by that. But THIS? Forget about it. Those perfect lightning fast single stoke rolls all over the kit are something else. The guy is a fucking monster.
@Fergegys3 ай бұрын
I went to high school with Gary. Played football with him. He is an awesome person. I remember him telling me that he didn’t like rock ‘n’ roll music because he thought it was boring. I always respected that. It’s not until now that I understood what he was talking about.
@ianhaan11 жыл бұрын
LOVE HIS SINGLE STROKE ROLLS!!
@Aleiuta758 жыл бұрын
Amazing single stroke....
@dg79523 жыл бұрын
The wildest drumming i've ever heard, totally burning!!!
@jeraldcuccurullo24975 жыл бұрын
Best I've heard in a long time!!!
@stromghouls7 жыл бұрын
this drum solo is more fiery than a massive supergiant blue star going into hypernovae and gamma ray burst.
@dwfantom5892 Жыл бұрын
When I first heard “Paint the World” I just couldn’t get a grip on the drumming. I was floored; for several years.. 🤣 IMHO Gary is right at the very top among the best in the world.
@michaelroberts78113 жыл бұрын
I didn't know he used double bass. Thats the cobham influence . This guy is explosive on the kit.
@user-sr9tm7fh5o8 жыл бұрын
Amazing Drums ! Like a oil painting, many Ideas, delicate controls, dynamism, so to speak wavelets in the storm. I'd like to see with Mike Miller, more!
@Hansi1423 Жыл бұрын
Saw him once as a kid in a tiny little jazz bar in Prague with Michael Landau, actualy not realising it was him. After like half and hour of calming smooth jazz/rock/blues flow Gary played like one and half bar of a chop and I remember myself instantly going like "who the heck is that guy". I didn't know by that time that he was (and in my opinion the best) Elektric band drummer
@SmackDownBrown4912 жыл бұрын
Not sure about underrated, but under the radar for sure.
@carlbowles1808 Жыл бұрын
In the chick universe of excellent drummers Gary Novak's distinctive style stands out.
@teddys35585 жыл бұрын
WOW! Never ever even heard of this guy. He’s amazing! The only thing I’d say is dynamics in sound. I need to watch more videos of hm. But👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@jamjazzer92124 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Beautiful sounding kit and loads of energy! He’s got everything in his locker that’s for sure
@thelunarcrush9 жыл бұрын
rarely heard anything more awesome !!!
@johncollins6749 Жыл бұрын
sin palabras, solo verlo y escucharlo,espectacular Gary NOVAK
@nancycristinacortes8 жыл бұрын
Alucinante Novak!!!!!
@julsrique91484 жыл бұрын
Este debe ser considerado uno de los mejores solos en la historia.
@andrewyka6 жыл бұрын
Chick Corea sands Great!!! Gary Novak!@!!Great comback to chick Corea. U most Best drummer.
@jareddarnell131210 жыл бұрын
His kit sounds very nice.
@HangSangitch12 жыл бұрын
That's just it. Those who know of him rate him just fine! A sensational player with a great style.
@davidmichaelsen98055 жыл бұрын
Had to watch it twice in a row. HE KILLS.👍
@Samsgarden3 жыл бұрын
There was a period in the 90’s where drums sounded highly resonant. I noticed a similar result from Chambers playing with McLaughlin during the same time
@johnpaulondrums12 жыл бұрын
he's so underrated in my opinion. He's so amazing. oh man!
@chungiemunchin14 жыл бұрын
Gary Novak is mind blowing! If ever I thought that to be good enough to play the drums, I had to be as good as he, I would never even think of picking up the sticks. It's almost a consolation to know that almost nobody is THAT good so there's still room for cats like me (although I do work at getting better every day, Novak is a drumming genius!)
@OneMetaphysician9 жыл бұрын
I'm fortunate to see/hear Gary Novak perform at The Baked Potato frequently with Michael Landau Group. He's got way less hair now, however the drumming is fantastic! :D
@lorenzmuller35427 жыл бұрын
Are they still playing there? Will they ever quit coming to Studio City? I hope not since I haven't been there yet and I wanna go sometime to see all the LA studio guys out there. Especially Mike and Vinnie. :)
@OneMetaphysician7 жыл бұрын
Yes. Often. Michael is doing two nights in November at Potato. Haven't seen Vinnie there for years though. www.thebakedpotato.com/Calendars/11Nov/November16.html
@lorenzmuller35427 жыл бұрын
OneMetaphysician Just saw Mike and Gary Novak in Europe. Wanna see those cats in LA though. The Baked Potato is a place of mystery and history to me. May they be around for many more years to come.
@lorenzmuller35427 жыл бұрын
OneMetaphysician Hope Vinnie shows up there again. He's probably busy with Sting now.
@OneMetaphysician7 жыл бұрын
Vinnie hasn't been with Sting for many, many years. He moved on to Jeff Beck and everyone else.
@Profartiste13 жыл бұрын
Wow ! It's been a long time that I've heard such a great talent. The Live sound is incredible too ; for a KZbin video. Great technique and very tasty playing.
@SwampEye13 ай бұрын
Garry rockin' da shit out of Chic's Jazz ...😄
@kidotai17772 жыл бұрын
Wow… Novak is a standout drummer.
@peterpaluska77453 жыл бұрын
Gary Novak may be the ultimate "What just happened?" drummer.
@simonedisarro7 ай бұрын
Amazing player(s)!!!!
@ntesslafan12 жыл бұрын
Amazing chops!
@rusamene5 жыл бұрын
After watching thousands and thousands of drum solos by so many absolutely mind blowing motherfuckers, this is still by far the best one ever. Nothing tops that.
@pawelostaszewski83675 жыл бұрын
Miś definicja bro!!+
@pawelostaszewski83675 жыл бұрын
Miś definicja bro
@WJ77714 жыл бұрын
As good as it gets! Just amazing.....
@RafikMankariosDrumStudio7 жыл бұрын
An inspiring monster drummer !
@btsdrummer112 жыл бұрын
The man has excellent (and very fast) hand technique...........
@fricasee200013 жыл бұрын
I've always wondered what Thomas Pridgen's dad looked like.
@miles-17813 жыл бұрын
@XDrummerSteve 1993 ... novak was 24 years there ... he´s definitely best drummer and drum chops thinker ever !!!!!!!!!!!! everything in his play is original
@virgilrw5 жыл бұрын
Novak is a beast!!! Woooh... ☆☆☆☆☆ Chick is Chick!
@MrRodrigogomide12 жыл бұрын
Monstros tocando, demais.
@petercallaway33762 жыл бұрын
Gary Novak Explosive 🧨 Cataclysmic!🥁🎼🎵🎶🎹🎷🎺👏🏽🎸🎻🎺🎷👀
@geral1873 жыл бұрын
favorite solo of all time
@mrsedlav24254 жыл бұрын
Jesus...this guy in insanely talented
@virgilrw5 жыл бұрын
#Novak... IS A #BEAST! ☆☆☆☆☆
@deyankozhuharov98396 жыл бұрын
The Great Gary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@JaxonHaze6 жыл бұрын
He has my favorite bass drum sound
@drumtwo4seven3 жыл бұрын
Met him early 90s gave me his # for lessons was never able to get one. Seen him play probably a dozen or so times around LA over the years. Alot of killer players in LA!
@ssmith44411 жыл бұрын
I'm Blown away
@PLDrums17 жыл бұрын
6:52 through to 13:45 was particularly inspiring.
@TheDizzleHawke5 жыл бұрын
Softest drum solo ever.
@TheDizzleHawke5 жыл бұрын
The uploader fell asleep on the volume fader.
@harryhagman60633 жыл бұрын
IT WAS A EVER DISAPPEARING ACT
@pimtelman4 жыл бұрын
WOW, WHAT A GREAT DRUMMER!!
@JulezNDrumz5 ай бұрын
At 3:13ish the fluidity of his hand is remarkable.
@johnpaulondrums12 жыл бұрын
don't sleep on Gary Novak.
@andyweis5194 Жыл бұрын
stunning!
@julsrique91484 жыл бұрын
Novak está en mi top 10 de todos los tiempos! Sin orden alguno Weckl Colaiuta Novak Greb G Harrison Mayer Phillips Bissonette Ameen Rosenblat Y si yo sigo me caen arriba....
@danielsantosdrums13 жыл бұрын
fact: gary novak is better at drums than you.
@tjancijr2 жыл бұрын
True science fact!
@alhoward65142 жыл бұрын
GARY’S Some of the BEST
@LHondrums14 жыл бұрын
i'm blown away.
@samslaby48823 жыл бұрын
what a joy to experience this
@thomasgoemans19632 жыл бұрын
gary novak, extremely well rated drummer
@arleco122 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the anti "underrated" comment. I'm sick of them comments all over KZbin!
@edilazaric33094 жыл бұрын
Gary's work with Hollsvorth is amazing
@rbmrd854 жыл бұрын
Sooooo amazing!!!!!!!!!!
@MrYukawa12 жыл бұрын
This dude is fkn fantastic! Reminds me of morgan ågren and - to some extent - zach hill.
@timwaterson5 жыл бұрын
MrYukawa you Mean they Remind you Of Gary ???As he was doing this Years Before they were around
@241mrmark6 жыл бұрын
I think Garys chops are, at the least a match for Vinnie. Fabulous groove and feel and technically flawless
@drumtravelfun5 жыл бұрын
No lol.
@larrytemp30635 жыл бұрын
@@drumtravelfun DENNIS CHAMBERS RONALD BRUNER JR. MIKE MITCHELL CHRIS COLEMAN VIRGIL DONATI
@harryhagman60633 жыл бұрын
4:52 ALL GREAT THE FUNK PART WAS LITTLE SKEPTICAL THAT'S DENNIS CHAMBERS DOMAIN LOL
@TwistVinicius Жыл бұрын
Wish I could time travel to watch this live
@rusamene4 жыл бұрын
Furious aggressive explosive single fucking strokes!!!
@keepntyme14 жыл бұрын
I like to see him use matched and traditional grips in the same solo. He's Is Amazing !