Guitar Center's 28th Annual Drum-Off Winner - Mark Pacpaco

[@ZakiAli]

So good to finally see someone win without an octapad!

[@jonathanziegler5695]

Zaki Ali you couldn't use it this year

[@samuelmendezguevara5506]

Zaki Ali the 2010 winner, isaias gil didn't use it too, and if you compare the whole fisrt section of both solos, they're pretty much the same

[@largestmeat]

Jonathan Ziegler well then this year was a good year

[@drummersrockdotshop6539]

Wow!! He is Sooo Good!

[@brandonwalker9245]

Shit the fuck up

[@rdavidr]

when your ocd kicks in and you gotta loosen your wing nut 1/32 of a turn 3:58

[@ReegusReever]

rdavidr Fucking howling man

[@TaperMedal42]

Yooo what's up Dave

[@2strokeroll]

😂😂 That's HILARIOUS! Good one David!

[@Jetty-me6cw]

rdavidr yo dude where you there? You da man. Not only do you crack me up but your ideas are stellar. later sk8r

[@nuggzay8556]

lmfao legit the best comment on this video hahaha

[@lakshmipathiappu2063]

3:58 that touch... Impressive 😍

[@nathandrums0]

No octapad? I'm shocked. Very pleased but shocked.

[@benthosedrums4662]

NathanDrums Someone told me it wasn't allowed this year.

[@timwilliams8564]

someBODY once told me the octapad is out

[@nathandrums0]

Good, it was overused every year.

[@tylerfred7514]

NathanDrums it had to be for points. I competed when it was in use and if you didn't touch it, you basically had to be perfect, because you lost a lot of points by not using it. but I am glad they took it out, now it's about drums

[@bob7825]

whats octopad?

[@dosdrummer]

Obviously a great drummer, very hard to judge these competitions. Some guys who lost in the quarters and semis could easily be in the Finals. Personally I think speed has taken over creativity in these competitions.

[@LizardKing1324]

So true

[@snakepliskin23]

johnny ste I concur!

[@JoseMTamez]

Not always but in this case I would have to agree. I see chops but not really a whole lot more.

[@derrickrobertson3334]

Yeah, that super speedy stuff is incredibly technical and impressive if done in the pocket, but Id rather hear a good groove for the most part.

[@timobatana6705]

I agree. Been saying this for years. I understand the skill. But give me passion or someone that is deeply in love with the instrument and feels connected. Kinda hippy sounding but you get my meaning.

[@natechatigny7107]

Speed, dynamics, power, and modulation - beautifully executed!

[@benthosedrums4662]

Great drumming. Very nice stick control, especially in traditional grip. Nice seeing a winner without using the octopad. Also, the syncopation was outstanding.

[@jonathanziegler5695]

BenThoseDrums when did he use traditional grip (and you couldn't use the octapad this year)

[@benthosedrums4662]

Jonathan Ziegler He used it towards the beginning! Not for very long though. Oh I had no idea they weren't allowed to use it. That's interesting since it's always been so heavily used.

[@tylerfred7514]

BenThoseDrums they used it because it was not used they lost a lot of points

[@FranceDaKicka]

BenThoseDrums although he did have all that to be honest he still shouldnt have one anthony burns fred and kwesi did way better and to make it worse they all had one thing creativity and groove mark out of everyone shouldve lost💯💯💯

[@ChickSage]

fatboy_Kevo My favorite set, that year, was Anthony Burns, with Boswell a close 2nd. That being said, I was only halfway into Pacpaco's set and I could tell why he won. It seemed like Pacpaco demonstrated a mastery of a wider variety of techniques and in a wider variety of time signatures and I think that's why he won. I was happy for Pacpaco, he earned it, imo.

[@AmiCocoa]

This man is the embodiment of courage, love and power!

[@makuses7462]

damn!, i'm very proud to be a filipino drummer, 2:03 priceless 👌👌👌 Michael Alba, Rickson Ruiz, Mark Pacpaco 🇵🇭

[@levs.2533]

Who knew guava juice was such a good drummer

[@DavidJohnson-so6xg]

Lmao

[@dylanbevi9830]

Fise

[@dylanbevi9830]

Dylan

[@periah1985]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂☠☠☠☠☠

[@nauristomd]

😂Lmao

[@ayanverani7932]

2:03 when you take a bite out of your hot pocket but its a little too hot

[@elijahnava9327]

This dude KNEW he was gonna be on KZbin XDXDXD

[@nicolabonetti7956]

😂

[@drummerman8397drumon]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AndrewlovesBeatles14]

This is probably one of the best winner solos I have seen since Juan. I am so glad that the octopad isn't used and that it flows so well. Great choice. Congrats dude! You earned it!

[@AndrewlovesBeatles14]

You don't need to be an ass. No I couldn't watch the live stream. So what if two judges didn't like him? I am allowed to have my opinion too. I haven't seen the others that played yet. I'll wait for that.

[@pandadrums2263]

Andrew Weiner I'm sorry if I came off that way. My phrasing literally made me sound like the trolls I hate so much. But seriously. Anthony and Fred played their hearts out. So did Bell. There were more mistakes in this solo then anyone else's and the actual substance of it simply wasn't as exciting as most of the other contestants.

[@AndrewlovesBeatles14]

all good dude. Like I said I can't wait to see those videos

[@AndrewlovesBeatles14]

Who was that referring to?

[@JosephPadlaJosephPadla]

I've been following him for years and no way I only see this video today. Absolutely amazing and stunning solos! He even wore a Miku shirt to the contest! What an awesome dude!

[@JessGT3RS]

Awesome video. So glad I get to see his winning performance. Congrats Mark!

[@juliusrogers7818]

i didnt know eric koston played drums

[@carsondrum]

Julius Rogers a very young koston hahaha

[@howardp.3281]

Hahahahaha

[@Swagbearpig]

This comment needs more love!!!

[@anthonydinh3555]

Haha wtf

[@snakepliskin23]

The Koston skate skate shoes were dope back in the day

[@johnhusereau4403]

Scary wicked playing man. You'll sound like you're from another planet in 3 more years!

[@johncortez2449]

No tricks! Pure Drumming skills... Slow Clap!

[@stu3775]

Excellent musical composition and drumming!.

[@Carlo24515]

>Everyone complains about using new technologies >GC takes away said technologies >Contestants resort to same exact gimicks they used to win 7 years ago People really are afraid of change. Not trying to hate on Mark btw. He's an amazing drummer for sure. He's just playing the game.

[@Beko09k]

This is the best drumming performance i've ever seen. Congratulations!!!

[@brandonwalker9245]

Beko09k you must have not seen any other drum performances you non drumming idiot

[@chrisunderwood8386]

his performance was way way more put together than the other contestants

[@majimenez661]

Mark does a great job projecting his passion into his drumming. Outstanding performance. Kudos.

[@drummerman8397drumon]

good job Isaias Gill

[@droldan12345]

😂😂

[@kevvskickz1724]

Right !!!! I hate when other drummers do that , no creativity whatsoever

[@ignaciomoragacarrasc]

Is exactly the same!!!

[@cuinoaj]

Haha right!

[@mitchmaule6517]

Literally the same

[@emmittsmith482]

That was a nice groove you did there in the beginning, it's almost like I'd heard it done before a few years ago.

[@cbf63]

Reminded me of Vini C.

[@brandonwalker9245]

Because it was done he ripped off Isaias hips solo

[@Jordarr8994]

Lol no one's allowed to play a songo/standard Latin groove?

[@isthatchrisk]

​@brandonwalker9245 lmao imagine thinking there should be millions and millions of grooves because people shouldn't "rip off drummers."

[@WalkerTexas]

Mark values his faith, family and friends more than his top notch musical talents. That is why he is someone I admire and feel grateful to know.

[@pcdrumz187]

That intro was great the first time Isias Gill played it on his guitar center drum off championship win a few years ago.

[@benjaminmedina9305]

It's about time the winner wasn't someone who just used the sound pad the whole time! This guy killed it, and surprisingly at some similarities the 2011 winner Isaias Gil.

[@TylerLeeJones]

2:04 when you get spooked by a really small ghost

[@YamahaDrumsEurope]

Great! Much Love, Yamaha Drums

[@Jetta32696]

Well deserved!! He was most enjoyable to watch. Congratulations!!

[@Dolph_Art]

I feel like audience reaction gave this guy the win more than anything else

[@loribiesel4283]

Awesomeness!!!! Your very talented and fun to watch!

[@anthonypachecodrums]

honestly this solo was good! reason he won was because of the energy, he didnt play no slow ass groove it was literally pure energy and drive through the whole solo! dont worry Mark about what other people say! you're a great drummer!

[@anthonypachecodrums]

@UCXdTzSxZs6Csv9R5vYZlrrg lol okay 👍 🤣

[@StuHolland]

Great dynamics and combination of styles. Top drawer

[@PeterKimMusic]

2:47 and on with the hi-hat beats was monumental hah!

[@JCordoba1001]

One of the best winners of this competition in a long time

[@jacobsingson12_]

I feel like I’m watching Isaias Gill again

[@bRadicalmagic1]

Well done Mark, you totally EARNED your WIN ! ! !

[@75DrummerBoy]

Who else was waiting for him to break a stick just to see how he'd handle it during this smooth performance?

[@danoweston6185]

Just incredible! I know this vid is 4 yrs old, but you are a talent!

[@CSearsDrummer]

Wow! Mark Pacpaco, amazing solo! Congratulations and very well done! Let me know if you're interested in an interview on the "All About The Drums" podcast, we'd love to share your story. All the best!

[@itimmy101]

I love how you can see the passion in his facial expressions!👍

[@hunterbryant835]

his solo sounds EXACTLY like the winner from 2010 Isaias Gill

[@ryancardenas9579]

he copied the entire intro bro

[@ignaciolopez7965]

I was thinking the same

[@kylecurran6747]

The judges sure forgot that Isaias existed, because creativity/originality is something they’re supposed to look for

[@vagosmpo3881]

Nuh

[@Dizzydawne]

Ryan Cardenas pretty sure the intro was different, he copied about 20% of the solo though

[@uraharamitchell7250]

This, is what a champion drummer sounds like

[@jonathanziegler5695]

Guys...watch Isaias Gil's solo, and then compare...HE COPIED A WHOLE SECTION! Also watch a couple bootleged contenders (especially Anthony Burns) they blow him out of the water

[@brianvotruba9260]

Jonathan Ziegler if you actually listen the hands might be the same in a way but the footwork is different. Drumming is rudimentary so how can cut copy paste?!?!

[@geofergal4657]

Dude, I know. Thats what I thought. He straight copied ISAIAS.!!!!!!!

[@theodoher7584]

drumming definitely doesnt have to be rudimentary..there are infinite methods

[@brianvotruba9260]

You guys are salty as F@K!!! Isais has seen his performance and straight said he didn't copy it. Second I don't see any of you competing. Thirdly I don't see you being judges. Lastly stop F'ing hating!!! He won get over it. If you can do better than put up or shut up!!!

[@ReegusReever]

Brian Votruba I agree with you on Isais comment but people do not have to be competitors to voice their opinion; you don't have to be a professional grade musician to critique someone.

[@johnkilby5981]

Finally! No octapad. Awesome to see Drum Off going back to basics.

[@dead-ishchannel6212]

>Cap >Hatsume Miku shirt >"Woo!" Oh yeah, it's all coming together

[@rickneibauer1]

Fred Bosewell is from my home town, Milwaukee, so obviously I'm biased toward him, but seriously, Fred or Anthony should've taken it.

[@stickyrob]

Why does this sound soooo familiar? Like previous winners from the past

[@ignacioalvarez5015]

Isaias Gil

[@ignaciomoragacarrasc]

Is almost the same as Isaias Gil

[@ThilinaBlyz]

finally a guy without octapad! great stuff

[@osumdman]

3:58 when you miss the bell

[@elijahnava9327]

When the people see that they sound like the Wii Sports people when you bowl the ball backwards XD

[@kaycee4765]

There is so much he can do with just 1 hand amazing.

[@joseholguin8187]

2:32 that look when you first hit it raw !!

[@josemaravilla1871]

So amazing, this guy is truly one of best drummers out there, honestly, I feel motivated to keep on teaching music, so awesome, God bless this guy🎼🎵🎵🎶🎶

[@sonicCherryBell]

[@holeesheet2021]

This guy has awesome mechanics. Almost no arm movement, its all in the wrist action and the fingers. Fucking mind blowing young drummer. BRAVO!

[@dekkerondrums]

Honestly, I'm so glad to see the judges have FINALLY moved away from picking the same gospel chops since 2012. This kid earned it. Kudos for having different style.

[@joedejesus4603]

Dylan Dekker gospel chops sound the best in my opinion. So groovy and I’m the pocket, it’s beautiful

[@randyporter3491]

I didn’t stop by to watch the incredible talent of this drummer, even though he won the drum off. I stopped by to benefit from the insight of the over 600 drum gods, who gave this their “thumbs” down, because “they” are much better. Yes, I know they didn’t actually compete themselves and they have no videos of their own. I also realize they don’t tour, teach, or perform in any way. And yes, I realize that these “masters” only have a “Pearl” t-shirt from eBay, an old issue of Modern Drummer” and a $149.00 drum set they can’t play and they spend their day playing X-Box. And YES, I know they hang around drum shops, looking at sticks, hoping some kid will ask “hey man, are you in a band ?”. But, when they criticize great talent like this, I figure they MUST be important, so I want to benefit from their wisdom. In fact, scribes should take down every word they utter, so future generations may benefit. I’m just hoping they give autographs ! Why did YOU stop by ?? 😎

[@joshuapogue7933]

i wont make give my opinion until i see the other finalists, i dont really know if i like this guys style so much.. very talented, just not my taste.

[@jonathanziegler5695]

Joshua Pogue I watched bootlegs of the others and they blow him out of the water and rewatch Isais Gill's solo. Mark copied an entire section.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

they recycle licks every year. people are still copying things jerome flood did umpteen years ago. by now it's forgivable.

[@joshuapogue7933]

yeah, i had a feeling others would agree. I mean they judge on 5 categories and its better to get a 6 on each category than a 10 on some and a 3 on others, but this just didnt seem original.

[@jonathanziegler5695]

kodiak wild a whole section tho? He must have had to sat down and learned it as opposed to using an idea from it (but I get what ur saying)

[@pandadrums2263]

Fred Boswell's solo was downright magic

[@bodistern5721]

All these cats were absolutely fantastic this year. I agree Pacpaco deserved to win, but I gotta say it was a close competition, which I appreciated. Fred Boswell, Anthony Burns, and Kwesi Robinson made the show even better than last year in my opinion. The fact that it was pure drums and no melodic octopad playing also made me very happy. Cheers, Mark.

[@zondurite]

dude is a monster on the phrasing.

[@UltimateCheeto]

this is A great solo, i really like his style of play and his technique is flawless!

[@samuelmendezguevara5506]

this solo is almost exactly like the one from the 2010 winner, isaias gil

[@theblacklines]

that was really entertaining and gave me chills at a lot of moments

[@kiansararana2454]

He played like Isaias Gil, and has the same beat at the intro.

[@lawrenceturner6621]

He got the first part of his solo from isaias gills snare part

[@lawrenceturner6621]

It's not plagiarism

[@theblazinggamer57]

3:24 by far the most anime moment in drumming history

[@mukbanglegends2687]

haha

[@GuillermoGarcia-bj7cf]

Isaias Gil - Guitar Center Drum-Off 2010 Champion

[@lossofistas_banda.]

3:58 that hurt

[@ryanrhodes5819]

Awesome! Great clip keep em coming Timmy

[@UnlikelyLDS]

I'm definitely not denying that he's good, but I'm not that impressed. Guitar Center has had better winners in the past years

[@BobSchoepenjr]

Creativity AND speed, it’s all there.👍🏾

[@iloveNgany]

I love the crowd interaction. Wicked solo

[@jacobkemper8478]

Amazing! THIS GUY IS SUPER TALENTED

[@r3algoat977]

2:59 when I don't get bacon with my pancakes

[@DaniM3tro803]

Consistency is key, mark went a good while with out a change up, that's what makes you a good drummer, being able to play a certain way and kill it in every way, change it up and repeat

[@deanmoncaster]

Well his warmup is done where's the winning entry?

[@rogeresmarculino8280]

Isaias Gil drum solo was so incredible that win two times kkkk

[@powerlvl15]

I didn't know GUAVA JUICE play drums?

[@drummer4ever17]

Migz Gealogo lol 😂

[@steveparaiso5224]

and they both have a filipino blood

[@cfan7661]

This is exactly what I was thinking the whole time

[@uraxii2944]

The weeks are taking over

[@ReegusReever]

PSA: People are allowed to voice their critique/praise without having the ability to do better. '0mFg u can't drum bett3r so u don't no what you're talking about' is such a shite counter-argument.

[@lentzintl]

No know

[@flintsky5446]

You dont need to be a musician to judge some music, everyone has their own taste

[@thebaronarpa6232]

what the hell? the first solo pattern has used by isaias gill brooooo....

[@waltergabriello6091]

I have seen all the other contestants and this guy deserve the first place. All profesional drummers would agree only ameatur shred drummers who only cares about chops doesnt understand

[@alexdavies1748]

id say you are one of them drummers that cant shred so you use that same old story of ohhh but im more expresive and shit but in reality you just havent put the work in

[@DesignRhythm]

Crushed it!!! Nice work man...a good combo of chops, groove & showmanship.

[@josuesolano166]

So glad the octapad is gone

[@beatsdddx]

Crazy skills working those drum till the end!!!

[@cakedog2608]

A bit trebly for my taste but undoubtedly he's very talented

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

the bass drum needed some treble, or a trigger, or a pad or something.

[@l1nk987]

Guess I'm the only one that likes this dude! He's beast!

[@nbsjuan7208]

0:58 you hear a girl say "yeah he's hot" 😂

[@Nosrednawdrummer]

Damn, what a pair of ears you have there.

[@pushmotivation-__asher1335]

Nice work, that kit sound amazing

[@vitooosh]

isaias gill gets fused with hatsune miku shirt and this is the result

[@brianburk2559]

Amazingly good. Love that bass drum

[@iamjaybusiness]

Fred Boswell Jr or Anthony Burns should have won. I was here live and witnessed this event. Marc was great but he copied a previous winners solo. Definitely wasnt original. The real winner is unfortunately not in this clip...Still this guy is good but he shouldnt have won

[@iamjaybusiness]

Joe on Drums Im sure after stealing a previous winners solo lol Says alot about you and what you know

[@iamjaybusiness]

Joe on Drums You are a clown smh

[@iamjaybusiness]

carsondrum All were good but I'm telling you i know some stuff...they wanted Mark to win. Guitar Center get 40% off the top. Anthony or Fred should have gotten it

[@iamjaybusiness]

carsondrum I just subscribed to you

[@iamjaybusiness]

Austin White Yeah he did!!!!

[@twenty-2923]

My man had that “ima bust face” through out the whole set🔥🔥

[@emmekii8868]

Holy crap its guava juice!!!😃

[@joeandlindahines]

Lol

[@hamsg_]

congratulations mark! great drumming. bonus points for that sick vocaloid shirt!

[@mmazz414]

His offbeats are remarkable.

[@jakecooley7603]

I'm 30 seconds in and all I can think of is the winner from a few years back Isaiah Gills. If you've seen his performance you'll know exactly what I mean

[@robbiegrier]

Guava Juice’s Bro

[@ak2337]

Robbie Grier really? I did not know. Is it marlin?

[@Cyderaal]

Dislike? What? That guys is AMAZING, and you can't tell anything else! He has techinque, feeling, power and creativity!