Dom Famularo: Drum Solo

Dom solos at the Ultimate Drummers Weekend!
Excerpted from the "Australian Ultimate Drummers Weekend 10" DVD.
More information at HudsonMusic.com!

[@karriraisanen6145]

Drumming world has lost one of it's greatest teachers and voices.. rest easy Dom, and thank you for everything 🙌

[@ZFXJ]

What glasses is he playing?

[@patrickmestabrook]

l m a o

[@jefwhitehead7243]

Hahahaha

[@mattbowden1981]

Hahahahaha nice

[@dabking94.19]

Hahahaha😂

[@KBStickEm]

Safelite repair.... Safelite replace....

[@theshoe124]

I LOOOVE the way he plays. His use of dynamics is amazing. Also, I love how he hits cymbals... it looks like he's bitch slapping them all.

[@bongisland2762]

check out Chris Cutler of HENRY COW on YT. (art-pop-avant English 1970s group). he's VERY super-flourishy too!

[@drse2]

He bitch slaps himself trying to be flashy & knocks his glasses off....

[@drRedStronger]

3:07 nice glasses hit skill !!

[@VaughnDingus]

I knocked mine over my kit at a show and my singer stepped right on them. Almost like he saw the and went for them... Wait a second.

[@Drumming-Life]

The energy of a 16 yr old and the sophistication of the master drummer that Dom truly is. Love this solo!! Drumming perfection.

[@jasonwhite7452]

I’m not a drummer and I can’t stop watching this! The beat causes a vibe that’s unreal!

[@tcbetka]

I love the guy's passion, but I've always wondered if this is some sort of manifestation of Tourette's for drummers?

[@arame29]

LOL

[@emibatalla7632]

Could be nice for a showman xd

[@babyjesuslovesme1219]

Flam ularo

[@kvmalley]

I couldn’t play 1/4 of that, but I’ve always felt he was a bit over dramatic……..

[@kevingomez8735]

Shut up.

[@AlonzoAguirreAranzoKun]

Outstanding control, truly masterful skills.

[@DrittesAuge1]

"do u know lars ulrich?" "yea of corse dude!!" "and do u know dom famularo?" "... who??" this is an unfair world we're living in!

[@jacks7ven265]

Who’s Lars Ulrich

[@paistekid]

@@jacks7ven265 EXACTLY! Dom can play circle and around that drummer from Metallica 😂

[@sunecarstensen1603]

Why?

[@baalqefel1570]

Farts smellrich?

[@alexandrestoppa7065]

Conheçe Nina Pará !

[@nappicharles]

most creative solo I ever heard,,, dynamics defined with passion and skill,

[@damirfenrich5439]

👍

[@ramsesbruyperez8499]

This is a PhD on dynamism, expression, precision and delicacy. BRUTAL

[@ProfessorSwing]

Dom, you have more extreme and very musical, exciting dynamics than anybody. Superb! Thank you! Bravo!

[@daleannebrendon]

OMG, Dom, you never fail to BOWL ME OVER!!! You rock so hard buddy! Love and strength to you!

[@XxStrongDrums1996xX]

I love this guy's style. He's crazy and loud when he chops out, yet dynamic and very tasteful when he grooves.

[@BobSchoepenjr]

I see PASSION and lots of spaces between an incredible dynamic range of musical drumming…

[@HadEnough745]

I see lots of hot dogging and very little groove.

[@ruelsmith]

Dom's a showman, and IMHO, one of the few drummers that really know how to solo anymore. It's not just a bunch of notes...

[@adityatyagi4009]

Very musical and tasty! Dom Famularo is just as good a player as he is a teacher! Amazing!

[@khayagroth5433]

I love the way Dom shows all his passion in everything he does with the drums.. what an amazing drummer...

[@jplindsay8322]

Geeze! Dom "unleashed the beast" on this one! 👍🙂

[@wickedsensation669]

For his own safety, he should wear contact lenses while he plays drums.

[@montysonful]

or safety glasses

[@teachingfeller]

One of my favorite musicians. It's an incredible performance. Incredible, especially considering he probably couldn't even see the drums after he sent his specs a-flyin'!

[@haydnbrassington8548]

Yep, he has talent, too manic for me though, he's going to end up blinding himself one of these days unless he swaps his glasses for safety one's,,

[@gohopdrummer]

lol

[@Merk101]

AMAZING!!! I had a chance to take some lessons from him in 88' at PIT. Very humble and one of the nicest people I have met.

[@WyattLite-n-inn]

Plays aw well or better than 99% of the drummers he interviews. The guy makes the drums talk. He’s going all in here. 100% commitment at all times. Beautiful...

[@ericmsandoval]

Absolutely RIDICULOUS

[@masheanhed]

"I'm ready to take my glasses off...so I'll make it look really cool when I do it".

[@cygnusx-7440]

I've been to several drum clinics. Two drummers stand out in my memory. Terry Bozzio and Dom Famularo. Dom has incredible energy and double-bass chops. So spontaneous and fun to watch. Bozzio was not what I expected. Very mature and articulate and approachable. Not what I expected after seeing his Zappa and Missing Persons performances. Time changes all of us....

[@vincentbuonora8477]

Entirely original and technically excellent and creative….

[@rmcfee]

Jezus that was beyond belief. What musicality AND technique.

[@gixxerboy555]

Dom travels all around the world and gives also lessons to various world-famous drummers.... :))

[@VHNdrums]

he's actually a career drum teacher and a clinician. he's bound to jammed out with various musicians but he's out teaching and inspiring a lot of musicians with his excellent teaching and motivational speeches.

[@stanburdick9708]

this jekel and hyde guy needs to strap those glasses on before he hurts himself

[@mbaroneva76]

Just heard the news. First time I saw Dom was in a Sabian promotional VHS around 1998 or so. Been mesmerized by his playing ever since. Such a positive and unique voice on the instrument. Huge loss but what an amazing legacy. Rest easy Dom

[@drummercouk]

Wow. Amazing. Dynamics. Another level!

[@markdemell3717]

He looks more like an accountant than a drummer.Dom's quite the player .

[@ELsplitterz]

One of the most inspiring solos ever

[@hugolafhugolaf]

It inspired me to hit the pause button and search for something else.

[@JUANREVI]

Some people can do that and some not..he just couldn't play what he plays if he would play as Neil peart, all tense and robotic almost lifeless. Give this kind of performance, with all the energy and heart a person has, every day of the week over a mechanical and quiet performer...if they are good both obviously. This is true human being energy being expressed without thinking im looking cool? im looking too crazy? what people like tjdrummer, who tend to save expression will say about me? ...

[@Gretschdrums75]

I have met him before in the late 80's. I watched him smoke Billy Cobham at a clinic too. He is a really nice guy and is a motivational speaker. He played more drums when I saw him. This doesn't really give you a good picture of how good he is. He is doing more cymbals and dynamic stuff is this video. He was the double bass drum king before Virgil, Lang, and others.

[@therealawakener7]

3:08 shit I can see now...fuck the glasses, drumming releases impingment of the optic nerves.

[@BillRayDrums]

Aww... why'd it have to end?!?

[@MrCordo10]

did you ever stop to think that maybe he is just fooling around in some part of his entire show???, if you judge him just for a 3 minute video...well... And of course he will do some exhibitionism, he is a clinician and ALL of them do that

[@dLimboStick]

I'd like to hear all the music going on in his head that we're not hearing.

[@fendi-bull8167]

Rip the King of Drums

[@davidpardy]

Perhaps it makes no sense to you because you cannot comprehend it due to lack of experience and knowledge?

[@KONAMAN100]

I have never seen anything remotely like this, incredible ( but too short). If a serial killer psychopath were to play drums, he would probably play drums like this.

[@zacula86]

Wow! For anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting him it is so easy to see that his drumming really is quite the expression of himself as a person! Full of energy, OOBER-positive, and totally a class act! Loved watching this and I hope people realize the success this man has had as an educator and inspiration to so many! -Zac Sullivan

[@bobbydtv1]

226 people dislike because they can't even play a backbeat let alone learn showmanship

[@WeirdestGuy29]

Glasses fall off at 3:07. Proceeds to not care and kick more ass! Awesome! Great solo.

[@RandyHanley]

I think that Dave DiCenso and Famularo have the same neck muscles - both monster drummers.

[@blujay2084]

Captivating. The ending portion reminded me of a 4th of July fireworks grand finale.

[@DavidOpp]

awesome silences & stick sends goggles flying :)

[@alexcardoso4611]

even the ting of his glasses being knock off was in time. amazing. i found him because of the book stick control

[@megatronsroyalemissary382]

Am I the only one getting Gene Krupa vibes from this guy?

[@MrAaronfowler]

Baby Dodds or Ray Bauduc . I'm playing an old 30's style jazz gig on Sunday in Tampa. Kick, snare sock cymbals and cowbell. Benny Boom Boom was the man. Salute. Pearl harbor . Great Man

[@ths3081]

This guy never practiced one of his drum solo. Just came on stage and play with his heard. Amazing

[@maakeklein4073]

I saw him in nz years ago.loved his drumming. so unique.been looking for him for ages. thank you. oh yeah mike stutter whoever you are I never laughed period!respect to this man without stupid comments.

[@zildjianpearl23]

Wow, he looks so sloppy but sounds so good, this is a relaxed drummer and very musically inclined!

[@MRRM-q9d]

You are a legend you are the king of drummers

[@osterkenn]

yes, I was pissing my pants. I love though how he doesn't even miss a beat.

[@QuasiTraction]

I went to a clinic of his in 1998. I thought he was Joe Morello & buddy rich, on crack. Very dynamic as in; from Pianissamo To Triple Forte.

[@KaiLuley]

1.) I really do not want to be his China. ;O) 2.) Never heard a dynamic solo like this. 3.) 211 people don´t have any idea of a real good instrumentalist.

[@christraven]

I don't know how many times I've seen this video and only just now noticed the stick flip at 1:03.

[@roddykollias8098]

what a beast.

[@Stclairm1]

Rest in peace to one of the best. You will be missed.

[@jubankta1627]

Whoever filmed this did Dom a disservice at key moments in his playing the camera goes to wide shots infront of his kit I mean for real please show what this brilliant man is doing....the guy is pouring skill all over this set of drums only to have it wasted by not letting us the viewers see the magic of his performance....I know Im sounding critical but its only because Im a big fan of Doms and when we are lucky enough to hear him playing the attention of the damned camera should be on NOTHING else but well him....ok rant over...

[@AnimalNoiseVideos]

FUCK A DUCK!!! so nice to see a drum solo a bit different!

[@jeffdownfield1455]

Brilliant solo and aggressive style. For you guys who suggest this solo is boring...... there's more to drums than just playing 100 miles per hour over top double bass drums pounding out 32nd notes. A drum set is an elaborate musical instrument capable of hundreds of musical voices and endless possibilities provided, the player has the imagination and talent. Dom Famularo is a gifted player.

[@satopsycho2152]

His style (or idea)for the solo is so unique.Ive never seen one like him.

[@davidmichaelsen9805]

He is insanely good

[@marcoc.s.2372]

if this solo was played by an 18 year old from france or italy, nobody would have cared. everyone knows name, country, money and theatre count more than substance.

[@DrumsOfWar84]

I totally agree. I'm shocked that there is 200+ dislikes. This is next level shit. Even that pause in the beginning he did. That shit was on time. Tell me what drummer can do that? And so flawlessly... and I havent even mentioned about those upper cuts he does with those chinas. I'm working on incorporating that shit on my playing because of him. He's a beast!

[@Waverunner-2D]

Buddy Rich's successor in the making. There are bigger stars out there but Dom is just something else.

[@adirreiner642]

I was like: hey it Dom from the interviews! And then the first lick - omg, hes a drummer!!

[@HorticultureShow]

awesome! tasteful and fun. lol, looks like it was sped up, but wasnt, very Musical!

[@mrmeowcomeshome1300]

I saw him do a drum clinic at Sam ash in forest hills. Imagine being a woman bedded by him r.i.p.

[@jamesnewman6032]

Like Animal from the muppets 😀. Dom is incredible!

[@sprunkeldunkel]

This man has been my drum teacher since i was 18. His knowledge of the instrument is just unbelievable and just the stuff i've learned from him can help any drummer at any level

[@whateverman666]

Back in the 80s, I remember going to a Billy Cobham clinic with another drummer opening for him I'd never heard of. It was Dom, who started with a metronome and a practice pad. Behind him was Billy's dbl bass kit with the toms "out of order", and we were thinking "WTF, get this practice pad playing wanker outta here". In only a few minutes, Dom had the whole skeptical crowd standing on their feet clapping and cheering him on. Billy, by contrast, was a let down. While this vid isn't one of my favorites, Dom is absolutely amazing, and a must see...

[@remilaliberte3802]

What the f*@$

[@geoffmasondrums]

Awesome! Saw Dom do a clinic with Liberty DeVitto before and they were both great, but totally different. Dom's double bass playing was insane.

[@W0rldin]

This man has been my drum teacher since i was 18. His knowledge of the instrument is just unbelievable and just the stuff i've learned from him can help any drummer at any level

[@Rabbiteaux]

DOM, your'e so cool I wish you were my Father, "But"', we are about the same age.

[@davelewitt]

Dom Famularo is a monster!! he is a class act-insane chops and great groove- a great player and educator, he always delivers!! great post!!

[@stephenhughes5156]

It doesn't even look real how fast he moves. And he hits as hard, if not harder, than the hardest hitting metal drummers.

[@lmp9726]

Never heard of this cat SICK.

[@RandyHanley]

I know what you mean. .He doesn't seem to play live much, but he's definitely one of the biggest and best drum educators of all time.

[@lancerains4185]

I've never seen this guy... but finally somebody that understands a lot of what is going on happens in the air.... totally digging the groove

[@paulcuneo2519]

This is what's killing me-I always knew where 1 was. And it had nothing to do with me.

[@samuelmarconett1979]

Wow. I’d only ever seen his corny moeller videos. This guy is good.

[@horaziohorazio]

happy to have him as a teacher in drumeo

[@spencerj]

he uses a really interesting method of hitting the splash cymbal twice at 1:17 that I really like

[@danielsutter2299]

3:08 he lost his glasses!! Amazing drummer... haven't seen anyone solo off the tips of the cymbal as he demonstrated.

[@yousoundful]

wow! what a free player. I love your dynamic and fast bodywork ...like dance on drums with so much feeling!

[@josteinv.jordet257]

My dad just said, this guy should be admitted to asylum. I dont agree

[@MADROCKS221]

haha nice!

[@stassinopoulos]

Fantastic Drums Colors !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rhythmista7707]

Dom looks my 7th grade homeroom English teacher back in 1984, Mr.Antonacci, who also happens to be Italian.. It's uncanny.. LOL !

[@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS]

lmaooo RIP his glasses ... 3:05

[@theblackdukes6339]

He should have a go at fencing aswell. His hand technique would do well in a sword fight.

[@montyboy9809]

Who needs glasses...when you can pay like that!!! I've seen Dom a few times in clinics and he ALWAYS delivers passion, excitement, and motivation. What else can you ask for?

[@michaelgreen5206]

Nice chops, Don, still have the magic.

[@ernestt.williamson735]

Birth of Drummer on the wrong gig! Awesome!

[@thepaacademy9227]

glasses fly off at like 3:07 lol

[@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ]

Happy 70th Birthday Maestro!!!!!!!!

[@Horizen3872]

Wow! Makes me want to practice. Great player.