Great Drum Solos Pt. 2 (Steve Smith - Vinnie Colaiuta - Chris Coleman)

[@kermitdriscoll204]

As incredible as Vinnie is here, he has been constantly IMPROVING each and every day since.

[@aarthoor]

How come I never heard of Chris Coleman before? What a talent!

[@streetsmartdrumming9567]

coz his playing tour with religious group. and play for church before.

[@user-m3w5g]

@@streetsmartdrumming9567 Cheers man.

[@streetsmartdrumming9567]

@@user-m3w5g 🍻🍻🍻

[@dannygarrettdrums]

There is genius in all of these masters. Having played over 45 years my observation is that past a level of mastery you play it the way you feel it. All these guys are having a different conversation. For me I can't ID the greatest drummer in the world, they all have something to say and I'm going to borrow anything that perks my ear. Great vocabulary with eloquence, add a cool song, great players and stir.

[@homard62]

danny garrett Well said. I’d like to point out that Vinnies performance is the only one that is truly conversational as his solo is live and onstage, All three of these cats are top shelf and I’ve seen all live. I am very fortunate.

[@ericking4072]

PERFECTLY,ADEPTLY&SUCCINCTLY STATED!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@trevormaynard4892]

All of them are Awesome in their own Right. Each have their own style and that’s what makes them so unique! I wish I could play half as good as anyone of them!😁😁. They’ve worked hard and studied for years and put many, many hour behind the kit. It’s defiantly takes a Love and desire to do that. If your in it just for $$ I don’t think you’d last long. You’d have to really live it, Love it, breath it, eat it every day like they do!! Not to mention their Blessed with just RAW TALENT as well!! I’m just Thankful I get to hear and watch them in my life time like many used to watch some of the greats before I came along. Totally a Gift. Thanks!👍👍😁😁

[@toddwalker4301]

Coleman.....wow! Whoever set up mics deserves some kudos as well. This drummer is fantastic!

[@recmydream]

Coleman is the one of the Bests)

[@davix8669]

That sound depends by the reso head. My toms sound the same, even with cheap mics i can obtain that sound because is the drum itself tuned properly

[@pbaker7160]

Agreed...except for his bass drum. Sounds like a digital casio drum. Terrible.

[@catalystAl]

I recorded Vinnie on a project I was engineer/co-producing. He’s a good guy and explained some odd timing thing he did in a certain section of the song... Cool guy. 👍🏼💥

[@U2WB]

Three of the very best players around. Chris absolutely blew my mind. Good lord, he’s explosive and flies around from a whisper to a roar. Unbelievable.

[@glenndoren6717]

Good Job, Vinnie....You Have Excellent Stick Control, along with a heaping's of soul.....you and Jeff Beck is like a Root Beer Float....no root beer, no ice cream, no float.....Bring back some Jeff some awesome 'Wired Tunes and Blow by Blow...I know, but, they are true Classic Music....

[@julsrique9148]

This clip by Colaiuta and Carisma is the best presentation that Modern Drummer has had at their festival and will never be surpassed by anyone!

[@daffyshakilfur3563]

Without a doubt all 3 are superb solos but Coleman stands out to me. His power burst and presicion is unrivaled. Super creative too, every lick is a new corner turned in his groove.

[@drummingnuts]

I like the fact that the cymbal brands vary in Chris's kit at this time. I play a mix of Zildjian, Sabian and Ufip. Each company shines in different timbres.

[@kristenshinermcguire6660]

WOW! What amazing musicianship and chops and sound. I am so inspired!!

[@luisaccardi8038]

They're masters drummers !!. Study, Discipline and Talent. Saludos desde Argentina.

[@the_evergrey_toa1392]

Steve Smith is the master! The man gets better with age!

[@marc2397]

Now, I wish I hadn’t stopped playing for those over 20 years!!!

[@Atair1609]

All three are great! The sound of Coleman`s Sonor Kit is so good, just perfect!!

[@scsdrummer]

John Friedrichsen using Yamaha here

[@Atair1609]

@@scsdrummer I thought Chris would endorse and play Sonor?? I never saw him play other drum kits?

[@scsdrummer]

John Friedrichsen he does but this was quite a long time ago before he got that endorsement

[@Atair1609]

@@scsdrummer Okay, I didn`t know that! Anyway, this kit sounds amazing and Yamaha seems to make good drums too ;-))

[@OutnBacker]

Coleman didn't even break a sweat. Dude's a machine. Still going as the video fades...

[@johnz4412]

I wouldn't mind having ANY of their chops! Inspiring players!

[@Joesfosterdogs]

Smith back in 81' w Journey was MAGIC! Smooth as glass, relaxed, power & energy, rock w/jazz sensitivities, knew what a large audience wanted to hear...27 years old and already killed it...was a cut above from the others

[@danielefalchetti1732]

Sei uno dei più grandi batteristi al mondo ,potenza precisione sviluppo dei rudimenti , sei fantastico.

[@bobayersquebec]

That song from Vinny, WOW, i feel so lucky to own a pair of drums stick from him now !

[@roscoegarbonzo9966]

The Great Michael Landau on Guitar, Him & Vinnie had a Band together 40 yrs ago called Dog Cheese in Socal

[@mickeygeisel4208]

I am about the same age as Vinnie and grew up less than a half hour away from him in SW PA! But, never knew of him till recently!!

[@hermanhelmich]

Man, Do I love that ringing tom and hi hat sound of Coleman Interesting solo as well

[@davix8669]

That sound depends mostly by the reso head (and his skill too)

[@whale7515]

UNbelievably talented drummers. First one's performance, reminds me of Art Blakey.

[@sixtieskid062]

Close. Steve Smith's form is based on a Max Roach composition called "Drums Unlimited".

[@AmericanBarber82]

@@sixtieskid062 no one asked you

[@Coltranized]

I head DCI blue devils drumline but if played on drums when I heard Coleman play. Brilliant!

[@tomashajek4322]

Stará dobrá klasika. Tahle deska je zvláštní a skvělá. Co se týká Vinnieo. :)

[@praxisdev1884]

When you consider their entire body of work & overall genius, Vinnie is LORD!! No question... Gotta say, though Coleman is a phenomenal beast, total terrifying.

[@claudiocapponi9344]

Chris Coleman is amazing. Uncomparable!

[@mauricesalce21sttheaaandan48]

Vinnie is a monster what a great Drummer saw him with zappa he is by far one of the greatest

[@nawazhussainofficial]

Just keep on comparing and you'll get your hero one day!!

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

still love the drums!! I believe that God also resides in the drums

[@JulianFernandez]

Vinnie always gets the best sounding cymbals!

[@asdotheternity]

How does he do it?

[@JulianFernandez]

Nah, is just the way he plays... He would smoke on a CB700 and some Harpy cymbals. Those A Customs do sound dope though! :D

[@ghart56]

Zildjian Ks

[@jasperjenkins7729]

That's why he moved to pAisTe.

[@joesantamaria5874]

It’s his technique. I took his cymbal set home from Zildjian Day in New York 1984. All the cymbals used at that show (unless they were the artists personal instruments) went to the shop I was working at afterward. I played every single one at home before bringing them into work on Monday, and although all were good, only one was “wow” enough for me to buy, which was a 22” K ride, which I still own. It was nice to be able to play and compare instruments that were hand selected by Zildjian for the show.

[@AJDOLDCHANNELARCHIVE]

Vinnie any day of the week!

[@johnunderwood3132]

I knew he was awesome when I saw Journey for my first concert. I was 14. I think in 85 they came to Philly, JFK stadium with the tubes, Bryan Adams, Sammy Hagar, John cougar. I just remember the smell of pot and the drumming of Steve Smith!!! Loved it

[@johnstrange6799]

Intense solo from Coleman. His snare work and speed is insane!

[@hal_bd]

Holy shit dude Vinnie's killing it!!!

[@orto-ig9io]

All 3 are excellent musicians with an unmistakable drum technique. However, Coleman has something of the incomparable brilliance of Lionel Messi in world soccer. Filigree technician who just knocks you off your feet. Un saludo desde España.

[@kungfubill4436]

Hey Steve...good job...my teacher was your teacher .Bill Shinstine ! He also taught Ed Shaughnessy..keep rockin

[@gravitydrums1391]

So Musical as well as creative.

[@larrytate1657]

Colemans solo here was best. However Steve smith is a musical beast. And Vinnie is the odd time king.

[@mjm5081]

That was my fave too!:)

[@LimpBizkit999]

Well said 👏🏼🥁

[@morbidmanmusic]

Said "Larry" with some un warrented certainty.

[@touchespartouches3029]

a very good drummer a great success

[@gsxr-fr7fc]

Some people are just so talented! I wish I could play as good as any of these guys.

[@atomicslam1589]

...it's the tones of the drums that are amazing to me. Vinnie's kit sounds absolutely spectacular....with Coleman's right behind it. Back when Yamaha drums were made in Japan at the Osaka factory. I will forever scratch my head as to why Yamaha thought it's customer base would spend the kind of money they're asking for a Chinese made set up drums. I don't care HOW good they may sound.....

[@BryceChristopherHodge]

To me Vinnie is a god, but all three of these musicians are of the top in the world. So incredible!

[@DavidLeBlanc]

You can pick you favorite here and not be wrong.

[@xlarge7370]

How can a human be God?

[@BryceChristopherHodge]

@@xlarge7370 a God.

[@john5619]

two of the greats......love both of them and all their work !!!!!!!!

[@yybr85712]

Great demonstrations with very contrasting styles. Although I think Vinnie is just very special.

[@Jake1968bc]

Steve smith is a machine!!!!👍

[@singthelongswansong]

I favor Vinnie --- naturally ----- but Mr. Coleman is more inspiring. Holy hell he's fun to listen to.

[@skittl3z2311]

young chris coleman really out here with the heat.

[@SuperNick090]

All Greats !!! Chris Coleman though!!! 👍👍Damn !!!

[@CM-ut3wy]

Vinnie and Colemann , great Talent Masters of all times.

[@albertobarbosa8283]

Steve = sutileza, feeling Vinnie = fusion, jazz, speed Chris = swing, Power, tecnics

[@망설2]

Vinnie = fusion, jazz, speed , swing, Power, tecnics ,sutileza, feeling

[@kalburo29]

Chris Coleman his chops are rare never heard like the other greats His on TOP!

[@sandrabell4138]

The fact

[@bluebassett2]

Don't forget Vinnie's studying. He's a Berkley Boston guy with insane sight-reading skills and lots of wood-shedding. Studied a LOT.

[@robbyrob0723]

Koi Noval probably because ther's more to drumming than chops

[@drewper73]

I don’t wanna say “this guy had the best solo,” or “that guy beat the other two.” But I will say this. I let out several more “What the?”, and “Ooof,” and “No way,” during Coleman’s solo. Haha! I will say that.

[@nicolasguirao7830]

HAHA so true.... what a beast. First time that i listen to him, unlike vinnie or Steve

[@Doatello1991]

@drewper73 Check out his 4-part Vic Firth artist spotlight with the metronome. It’s actually some of his better work.

[@apieceofdirt4681]

I’ve never even heard of Chris Coleman...until now!!! Holy shit!! His chops are off the scale!! Steve Smith is a talented drummer as well but Vinnie and Chris are just in a different league.

[@apieceofdirt4681]

Barren Savant I totally agree. Some of those guys can place those chops in certain areas of the music and make it sound like butter. But some of Vinnie’s parts are hard to listen to because he plays so technical that it sounds overplayed with no sense of musicality but that’s just how I hear some of his music. IMO so many qualities make up a good drummer and not just the ability to play technical fills all of the time. All of those drummers mentioned are amazing in their own way and their touch on the drums and ability to know the perfect way to play for a given piece makes them in a league of their own.

[@drumtavo]

THE DRUM KIT COLEMAN IS PLAYING SOUNDS AMAZING. THOSE TOMS WOW. IT'S A YAMAHA MAPLE CUSTOM ABSOLUTE NOVUOU.

[@normanwilmoth7404]

Well its 2018 and I can tell you without a doubt its Chris Coleman all the way💪😎!!! That man has progressed so much over the last 18 yrs, it's been an incredible thing too watch! Current day that mans the total package! Who wouldn't want to have the skill of Chris Coleman in present time!?! Such an awesome and nice guy as well!

[@AmericanBarber82]

It was never a contest you dolt

[@Spit-291]

Chris Coleman is a Machine! 🙏🏻💥

[@maksgorodnov3443]

Крутые драммеры!!! Уровень-космос!

[@Gevoltful]

Smith - learning rudiments, Colaiuta - how to apply rudiments , Coleman how to feel it both ! All are great in different ways . )

[@axtonmichael3724]

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[@henrikalijah3840]

@Axton Michael Instablaster ;)

[@Twotontessie]

I don't think I've heard a drummer with better touch than Steve Smith.

[@brianringold3258]

You should check out will kennedy from the yellowjackets. His dynamics and touch on the albums are amazing, especially with his cymbal artistry.

[@RoccoHernandez87]

Twotontessie Danny Seraphine, drummer of Chicago could be

[@scottshoemake3941]

What a great drummer.

[@stuartglass6855]

COLEMAN IS THE BEST, ABSOLUTELY

[@roscoegarbonzo9966]

Great Stuff! Must give praise to Vinnie's Guitarist! Michael Landau, Socal Mid 70's He was a crosstown Child Prodigy same time as Steve Lukather, He & Vinnie formed a Band 40 yrs ago called Dog Cheese, They made some really incredible stuff back then, Great seeing them together again!

[@catalystAl]

I have considered Michael Landau as the best guitar player I’ve recorded in L.A. back in the ‘80’s-‘90’s

[@roscoegarbonzo9966]

@@catalystAl Had the distinct pleasure '76 seeing George Duke Billy Cobham Band w/ John Scofield & Alfonso Johnson not for casual ears! Checkout live in Europe cover of Hipockets Billy was the guy back then,

[@LucaFortunatoDrum72]

Two drummers from another planet...

[@jstixx]

Luc.drum1972 Lucky 3

[@LucaFortunatoDrum72]

@@jstixx ...comparing Steve Smith ....mmmm....no way...for me...still two drummers...

[@DjsArtistRep]

Michael Landau guitar....YES

[@danielortega3647]

I liked that Coleman is using whatever cymbals he wants, zildjian, sabian and wuhan

[@joeday4293]

Holy shit. Steve Smith is pretty much at Obi-Wan, Gandalf The White levels of touch by now.

[@batacoPANTERAabbott]

Play from 4:39 to 4:55 at .75% speed. Tasty.

[@vcucco69]

well ?

[@Diesel0807]

Colemans kit sounded soo good

[@BaconIsNotBiceps]

If these guys were cars - Steve is the aesthetic. You buy because it's too beautiful to pass up. Vinnie is the precision and how well the car handles all the hard to maneuver corners. Chris is the power and thrust that gets you from A to B safely and quickly. Talk about three of the greatest to ever live. Unbelievable how good these men are in their own respective styles. WoW!!!

[@stretch54]

I love how Vinnie hits his crash cymbal from underneath... at 3.47.

[@dennishillier8698]

Wow Chris is a machine

[@minkoiliev5257]

All three drummers are proven super professionals. Personally, I like Steve Smith the most, he has incredible rudimentary articulation and extremely elegant movements around the set. There is a lot of Bernard Rich.

[@kimprixe7249]

And please don't forget MR L.BELSON

[@vibehouseproductions]

Vinnie @4:05 - 4:20...pure genius!! Overall, this is not Vinnie's best performance.

[@DanielSmyth-kf3hh]

My brother Steve' Smith ❤

[@sobatkayu8369]

If it is a matter of mastering (including combining whole lot of rudiments unexpectedly), still Vinnie is the king

[@Xformat01]

Throw in a little Sean Rickman, Marvin Smitty Smith and Gene Lake . . . drum heaven right there baby.

[@gajierajie]

Chris Coleman is my fave

[@Gern5838]

Does anyone know what Steve Smith is doing at the 0:46 mark of that first solo?

[@m47t41]

So cleannnnn

[@m47t41]

Oh MY GOD BRO THE LEFT HAND KICK ROLL ON THE BAND PERFORMANCE

[@perseusrex614]

Damn, what group was Vinnie with? They are all so good, and Vinnie is the King!

[@adityadarmadi6303]

Perseus Rex Karizma David Garfield on keys Michael Landau on guitar Neil Stubenhaus on bass

[@perseusrex614]

@@adityadarmadi6303 thanks my friend

[@J.jjj1994]

Colaiuta tiene algo especial.. creo que Coleman es más lo que hoy en día es baterista moderno.. (técnico.. velocidad.. potencia .. chopero.. ) una increíble bestia.. Pero colaiuta tiene algo muy llamativo para mí.. es su lenguaje.. su visión.. además de ser una bestia obviamente.. siempre destaque esa particularidad que tiene.. Va más allá de cuantos golpes.. cuánta fuerza o cuánta velocidad meta.. Tiene esa cosas de poder tocar de una manera sucia y elegante a la vez jaja.. Eh escuchado a colaiuta de demasiados discos.. bandas..etc . Se maneja en todos los ámbitos demasiado bien.. y aún así cierras los ojos y lo puedes reconocer... Por su lenguaje.. sonido.. visión.. Coleman es una tremenda máquina.. pero cerrando los ojos.. te lo puedes confundir con muchos bateros de hoy en día..

[@ronagoodwell2709]

Chris Coleman--monster no. 1

[@douglasclawson9770]

totally agree about his sound with the Yamahas verses the sonar..😁

[@harrydejong2551]

thats the way it should be.......perfect!!!!!!!!!!

[@rolandedrummer9723]

Three different things. A lot different ,but we're the winners.

[@roybeckerman9253]

What’s Vinnie’s tight, cracking snare...great sound.

[@Monsterdrumma]

Roy Beckerman I see the Gretsch lugs and throw off up close but not sure what shell it is. Being it looks dark I’d say a brass nickel plated shell and he plays 5” depth snares and it looks and sounds like a 5”-14” snare. That is my best guess hope that helps!

[@JoEsp]

I think it’s a 14x5 Gretsch COB

[@u000jeg]

Vinnie's fill at 5:00 is just plain sick!

[@roybeckerman9253]

Would like to these guys play a 4 piece, like the great jazz drummers.

[@drummingnuts]

These three are just mesmerising!!!! Coleman's hands are crazy fast!!!

[@stretch54]

The comparison would be more valid if Vinnies drums were recorded as well as Steves.

[@dizzolve]

so musical

[@chriswenkle2635]

Oh my goodness! I think my brain just got blown out of my skull. Let's see.................it has to be around here somewhere...................

[@ohmardiaz3582]

I know where Chris Coleman filmed that instructional video, it was at my old church before we moved to a high school auditorium and now we have a old TJ Maxx as our church. Back then our Church was "Faith World" and now we're "Judah Church" in Orlando Florida. And I know the owner/creator of Drumworks.com

[@kirwan1414]

I gelled most with Coleman. Tasty.

[@PeterHelfrichonDrums]

Chris is my Hero!

[@sethlb9227]

Me gusta el estilo de chris coleman tremendo

[@andrewdixon3179]

I wonder if Coleman moves with this speed, agility, and finesse when he's frequenting a buffet, such a master, great drummer too!

[@johnunderwood3132]

Holy shit. Coleman is amazing