Horacio "el Negro" Hernandez: The Octopus

[@finkable]

You know, whenever I start to feel good about myself and my drumming, I see a video like this and realize how much more you can learn. It's really quite humbling honestly.

[@Drumsticksmcgee]

There is soooo much to learn, with not only afro Cuban but with all styles and it's mind boggling, not to master but to enjoy.

[@MarincasChannel]

The left foot has its own brain

[@texitolangauser]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Schumanized]

I was lucky enough to watch him play like 6ft from me. All i could do was watch his left leg and try to pick up my jaw🤯

[@ricardofranciszayas]

That left foot really does have its own brain.

[@drummerplusone]

This is not only complete independence, but total interdependence and interaction of hand/feet muscle groups and joints; to smoothly, accurately and with great timing and precision execute this complicated Latin groove. I am an educated drummer and have been playing for 40 years and I am still impressed with this performance!

[@xUMR]

Yellow trousers of dexterity.

[@SayantanGhosalDRUMS]

Huge Respect for Horacio..This style of Drumming requires great knowledge of latin percussions and Afro Cuban Music... He has knowledge of the Conga,Bongo,Guiro,and obviosuly the clave and other Afro Cuban Instruments because of which he is able to adapt those sounds to the Drum set which requires amazing independence,practice,discipline..!!

[@solati78]

@@tomy333cuerdas6 yes and there’s that too.

[@einarabelc5]

Uhhhh. The gentleman IS Cuban. What do you expect? Everything you said is implied in the fact if where he is and where he came from

[@Mhattar67]

I think the headband is giving him the power to do this.

[@victortsykunov]

Sure when you play instrument like that you need good band 😂😂🙈

[@JoggynSmyler]

on top of all that, he makes it look most easy.. he shows no signs on his face that he is concentrating at all... truly facinating player

[@alarconterangermanjesus1722]

and he never stopped to play the clave. he's really a great drummer

[@smoukondeuoter]

stunning....when i saw him live,, a few months ago, i think i cried...

[@TheDrumminMan08]

That clave pisses me off. Like, I don't even have the independence necessary to improvise in free time over a quarter/8th note hat and here he does this... fuck, man!

[@julienpillonca6686]

Rock n roll is not so good to learn indépendance....

[@SuperAlexacuna]

Rhytmically by far... oustanding...just incredible!. Both of them are up there, playing with an amazing sense of time and comtemporary drumming...I'm inspired ...going to practice right now..love you Negro and Mark. "Music is not a competition, but an inspiration" -aa.

[@danskebassister22]

Alex, your words are so true - and yourself have always been among the very best. Such a fine gestus that you share such fine words for the young master Horacio. MUCH love and respect, Alex - allways! Best regards from your friend, Peter Rahbek, DK

[@davidcastro3897]

I have the full performance DVD, it's great and has a couple play along songs of the concert.

[@Zildjian232]

If you all think practice will get you that sort of coordination. You are wrong. It is the yellow pants. Get some.

[@Rottramon]

This guy is unbelievable... Never seen anyone like him

[@TheProfessorWilliam]

And not losing the left-foot clave. Afro Cuban drumming technique is not for the faint of rhythm.

[@samperez5]

I like how he is so happy when playing! asi deberian ser todos los musicos!

[@Sp4rk3rm3n]

humanly imposible . keeping the left foot clave steady , accenting with kick drum , beats and fills with hands , absolute perfection of coordination

[@lattmusic]

Que maravilla de la creacion gracias por existir... que maestria

[@stevendixon1985]

dammit, the clave on that foot cowbell is right on point. That sickening how easy he makes that look.

[@zomgrandomtext]

I'm not a drummer, but how the ffuuuuuuuuuck does he keep his left foot doing that?

[@vtmike13]

I'm a drummer and I still don't know. He must not be fully human.

[@vickdrummer97]

Search Marco Iannetta on KZbin...

[@zomgrandomtext]

It still makes my head explode

[@joey8917]

Independence between the lımps the most hardest thıng about drums ın my opınon

[@CerpinTaxt1983]

i seen Horacio play at the Cape Breton drum festival a few years back and he was amazing

[@DuNordavind]

Well... I'm confused. Great work Hernandez! As always!

[@pirrungon]

quiero ver al negro!!! it's one of the gods i havent seen yet down here in miami!!!! horacio el pulpo!!!

[@TheMemodrummer]

It's a 2/3 rumba clave.

[@evangleitemeirajunior2666]

Oracio el Gato Negro Must... be Proud....

[@Jazzhog]

These two Cats are on my top ten best percussionist list. WHOA !!

[@Jimmiedrums1]

Horacio Is a Tremendous Talent and Wonderful Human Being. In a Class All By Himself !! Jimmy Lento-President Lento Percussion

[@vickycomeau]

This guy is my inspiration, he actually studied drumming with my drum teacher :D

[@miguelgalvan5988]

the fuck is chuck norris in 0:43

[@maxdura007]

yup, watched him at casio music in milwaukee about 13 years ago, holy shit, mind blowing

[@ton21arch]

fantastic

[@performschool]

Amazing drummer! Great Horacio!

[@tdknight420]

real good music when u cant stop smiling while playing!

[@eduardosiglerrivero7125]

Cuba y puerto Rico en la casa no hay pa nadie a recogerse

[@RaJaoeGris]

que titan el negro

[@juvserr]

got to see him play in jersey with dave valentine - he did a classical piece, mozart, along with a chamber orchestra that was mind boggling - this guy is really on another level musically - saw him at the blue note from about 5 feet away with Camilo and I was slack jawed - an incredible musician...

[@simasuma]

@Volcanistry They are not talking about the actual instruments. He is playing a clave on the cowbell with his left foot.

[@paulthoresen8241]

love the bassline

[@Spleenfome]

hes so happy when he plays

[@NINT3ND0master]

Even slowing this down takes forever to understand rhythmically

[@marced6209]

Impresionante!!!

[@deadlift65]

He's a monster, but Marc Quinones is very good too and deserves a praise

[@srvisgod88]

@StickyyWinklee that's because drumming isn't ONLY about making beats, beyond just music it's a fun instrument to play and an incredibly challenging instrument on top of that. Not all drummers should always just make music, that's boring if it's all you do. It is fun to challenge yourself as well as watch a musician that can do what El Negro can do. I do think making a beat is an essential part of drumming but I can't say that is what really attracts me to it. It's just a fun challenge.

[@isaacperez6079]

Saludos buen 👍

[@Dunitagin93]

Wildly talented…

[@zurdokmexico]

im presionante!

[@tregarotton2616]

Did anyone see anything but men in the audience pan shot in the beginning? I spotted like 3, including the little girl. at first glance... Horacio is a MONSTER! Got his 20,000+ hours in for sure....

[@azg204]

is that marc quinones from the allman brothers?

[@Fantasticifaction]

There are 3 people playing. The mimic, Horacio Hernandez and Horacio's left leg.

[@upbeatmantis86]

master of all poly-rhythms

[@loho174]

im working on the 2/3 clave on the left foot its mad....i got down the songo beat with it but i still cant play it independently!!!!!

[@Antonio542]

ALGUIEN me puede DECIR COMO SE LLAMA EL TEMA DE COMIENZO DEL VIDIO? ?? ??? ??????????

[@maikisanchez516]

Maldición también quiero saberlo

[@maikisanchez516]

Ya la tengo se llama lada 78

[@elmasrapidodelsur]

Horacio:simplemente el más grande

[@FrancoVittore]

0:45 Even Chuck Norris loves Hernandes (on the right)

[@ALEJANDRUMX]

in those days horacio was endorsed by LP, anybody knows what is the cowbell model that he used on the left foot ?????????????????

[@chad3225698]

It's already hard enough for my girlfriend to understand a 4/4 drumsolo, I will be single because of this. Totally worth it.

[@NINT3ND0master]

But it is 4/4

[@TheMaurinhosilva]

muito legal esse video

[@jmag579]

yeah this guys bad ass....great independence.

[@nengstro]

I don´t need to count to enjoy it, but I need to count to understand it....

[@MrBrancobatera]

El Negro toca muito.

[@DrumApe]

Let's play "Find One"

[@Justicefordadmom]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@170adamb]

@Easleytee I love Weckl's playing too but on what grounds do you judge him superior, after all music is not a sport

[@upbeatmantis86]

@erikimba no doubt they are all good.. but my opinion is that latin polyrhythm is by far the hardest to master. & this guy is pretty much the latin drum king. Have u seen him played live.? Went to his clinic in KL, it was jaw dropping from d beginning right till d end. His polyrhthms entertained us for more than 2 hours without any tracks. D drummers u've mentioned.. i understand their drumming, and i might/cant do it.. but this GUY.. i dont & couldnt understand at all, what else playing it!! =D

[@bigbandbennett]

What kind of timbales is Marc Quinones playing and what kind of tuning is he using on them? They sound so crazy

[@superkadeemx]

@wilmount hey thx dude imma check that out asap.

[@saulmarmol5161]

the smart cowbell ( or block jam )

[@darylcox699]

I'll put this in my FB to blow some people away

[@Greatmotorists]

Mamma mia

[@Vulture-tech]

Ok, I give up.....was anyone able to get a time signature out of that?

[@SubXiz]

oh my God

[@charliehustlenflow]

the first clave is 4/4 (though i guess since in afro cuban 6/8 and 4/4 translate back and forth 'elastically' as hernandez says, but it starts with rumba clave im sure)

[@SuperPerfect5th]

@akendrum Not sure but it Sounds like its in 4... I just keep my ear on the 2-3 clave in his left foot. But the timing is challenging I agree.

[@rramos07]

When is the song right after “octopus” going to be posted? That was the BEST song of the entire performance IMO!

[@blica1]

Why do i suddenly have the urge to go on a head hunting safari ? LOL..

[@danflueras7598]

the left foot on cowbell must be 2/3 son clave ostinato , right?

[@SolubleSound]

@6Hendrik Man that's just Shure & Evans stickers.

[@vanzinhobrito867]

Muito bom.

[@RelaxNoHacks]

I have his cowbell. My dad bought it at a yard sale.

[@guffer8252]

Skylor Whitcomb sick dude can I get that lmao

[@WVUScoredAgain]

Finally! A song with plenty of cowbell! Good game internet! It was fun!

[@gokartpusher08]

my God..the independence he has..

[@woweffet]

couldnt stop laughing.XDD

[@TRANCEMONKYE]

Horacio "el Negro" Hernandez = 2 Brain Hernandez

[@weggensjeanbaptiste]

what song is this at the beginning cause wow

[@maikisanchez516]

Lada 78

[@weggensjeanbaptiste]

@@maikisanchez516 thank you king

[@Gretschdrummer11]

@samm1809 its actually octipedes because its greek not latin

[@calebdan2999]

what clave is this ?? the 3:2 rumba or what im so confused

[@IAMBENNYBLANCO.]

Yes! It is the 3:2 rumba clave.

[@charliehustlenflow]

just listen to the foot block clave its rhumba clave in 4/4 sometimes with triplet feel. look up rhumba clave. it does change tho n i have trouble following as well

[@dudewuttheheck]

3 cowbells going at once? Epic.

[@sousastep]

1:00 begins

[@mininoelrojo18]

Freedom Cuba 🆘🇨🇺

[@thisisia3]

Freedom world

[@taavibagpipes]

Who's that other guy? He's got a nice groove too.

[@kimmin1208]

When I watch this, I wonder how many brains he has.

[@drtz4890]

From what I hear, if you count his clave as 4/4 (for the sake of reference) then you have a 6/4 polymeter over it (+ some polyrhythms they do) from 1:55 to 3:40... 2 cents.

[@NINT3ND0master]

Thank you 😩

[@damillionmalania]

John Patitucci - bass. Am I the only one who read John Petrucci, paused the video and went back? XP Either way, mindblowing rythm work!

[@tiekoe]

So, i've had a hard time following the clave pattern over the solo exchange, but I think i've figured out why it sounds so confusing: the clave is playing 2/3 in 4/4 time, while they are soloing in 3/4 time. Please, correct me if i'm wrong!

[@steamsteam6607]

It matters for us drummers.

[@ValentinoVitaliMusic]

You may think it as 3/4, but it becomes a little more confusing, I find it more "simple" to think they are soloing over a 3-bars patterns that's repeating, each time flipping against the clave. Hope this was helpful, 3 years later :D

[@felipezapataa]

name of the track at the beginning please!

[@FalamSlamer]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpmuZqSbf9p0iZI

[@maikisanchez516]

Lada 78

[@drtz4890]

To help hearing the 6/4, take his two hi-tom beats (beginning 1:55) as the 1st two 16th notes of the 6/4 pattern

[@jpalmz]

I know this is an 8-yr-old comment, but I never thought to listen in 6/4. What an eye-opening discovery! Thank you for sharing that. 👍🏽

[@juhintao3605]

What the hell are you talking about? You could solve the Fermat Teorema with that shit 😳🤔😥

[@WalterBlomquist]

Just sick with that left foot!

[@JonnyLikesPie]

I got sucked into the vortex of awesomeness and forgot to attempt to figure out the time sig changes...anyone with me?

[@neoballast]

the hardest thing must be keeping that kick cow bell going at the same rhythm with everything else about it... it requires lots of concentration and discipline... but in this case, class!

[@Lucas_Diegoadventures]

Que tanto mira al percusionista