I asked 30 Pro Drummers to play their Best Lick!

[@flamerunner_anix]

1:29 I know bill!… well, my drum instructor does… they marched together and are friends 🙂

[@fleaflicks]

I’M IN THIS VIDEO!! You were SO nice to me even though I was awkward as hell lol thank you for making my first PASIC one to remember :)

[@Konnerkingg]

Awesome, which one were you

[@fleaflicks]

I’m in the slideshow of fans he met, with the red beanie :)

[@brenreidy8763]

what red beanie lol

[@kyusshead]

Post some stuff! I love watching new drummers

[@wanapeace]

This is really cool, man. Really enjoyable to see your passion mix with your knowledge and become wisdom. The ability to transcribe, read, and write; your skill level is immaculate. The desire you instill, paired with the free education, is truly honorable.

[@HE360]

That was super super super amazing!! To compile all of those crazy beats together, play them all, create something out of it and even the video editing itself was Superman styled great!

[@wulsibeyin6362]

That Harvey Thompson lick is SO good, and my man slams it down on a trash can lid 😂

[@jayrod115]

Hahaha Brian Stockard's reaction immediately brought back so many memories from Pacific Crest

[@azrael1904]

Meeting you and Zack at the same time was nuts, that was my first time ever at PASIC

[@drummermomcjs]

This was really cool Erik! I love it! Some day I hope to attend PASIC, but until then, videos like this keep me dreaming and looking to that day. Great idea!

[@chlorineeyez]

Seriously appreciate the time and effort that goes into these videos, so dope

[@benjaminmoss4378]

I freaking love you dude. Videos are nothing but top tier and really do a great job at showcasing the amazing world of drums!

[@pitcrew1392]

Playing at this convention was the experience of a lifetime and it was amazing getting to meet you!

[@alecj3454]

I have no idea how you do what you do. Keep doing it. Impressive stuff.

[@CNder77]

Completely amazing!! Your drumming and skill is Huge inspiration. Thank for sharing another sick video! Woo

[@BroskySam9716]

Seeing everyone with their own style was super sick

[@brianrandol]

The cadence. M40-47 is a groovin part I love the most.

[@meh_cromancer]

I bet the Blue Man Group goes to these things out of costume and nobody knows. They probably brought the elephant trunk thing lol

[@NoahAlexxander]

I can't imagine how much work it must have been to organize, learn, orchestrate, perform, then edit all of this. Insane!

[@christinashelby6083]

That was really cool! Man, that must have been some work for you, transcribing and rearranging all that.

[@YourBoiSlifer]

Zack grooves oh baby ❤🎉

[@kkerrjr]

Freaken outstanding man! Whoa! That orchestration is pretty dang accurate!

[@SolomonSupps]

Aint no way his nickname is "El Negro" 💀

[@juanpa03caba]

wow man, amazing video and production, great work!

[@arthureld4440]

Harvey Thompson is THE. MAN.!!! yer cadence was awesome as always.

[@RedRockSurfer]

I Love the way you arranged the cadence! Such an awesome video!

[@davidd708]

I cannot believe how musical, melodic, hummable, toe-tapping, and head-nodding the composite arrangement is. Incredible composition, dude.

[@sodanomusic]

Well, the mini samba bateria had some groove. 3 Definitely an interesting and creative video composition idea

[@jmag579]

5:16 So cool when you play the hertas and each drummer hits a different individual note 🤯✨

[@matthewd2006]

OMG Roger Carter teaches at my highschool! It is so cool to see him recognized all the time by percussionists at comps, but I never expected to see him in a video on this channel!

[@anandlarson2134]

Shout-out Vista Murrieta

[@Landon_reed_Pham]

Ok Asher Reed Powel

[@dylanmoffitt7098]

Amazing man! Can’t believe the fast turn around😮

[@RedDogMamaHD]

If I remember correctly, back in the day, you did some work with Mike Eagle 3:10 and he helped you create the character Scotty Pipes. AmIRight????

[@EMCproductions]

That is correct!

[@trevorjenkins2553]

As a mellophone player from nsu’s band it’s cool to see MD get their flowers from other KZbin channels

[@TylerBaconboi]

My percussion instructor was featured in Ivan Trevino’s clinic. He was the one who played catching shadows. He is named Kyle

[@Nyxxiant]

pasic was awesome man! so cool to meet you there! jeremy is so happy since you recorded a vid for him :)

[@humanperson-ef5gm]

I've always wanted to go to pasic!

[@Bodytribechip]

Brilliant idea, flawless execution.

[@drummersnare6276]

2:28 when you’re high school band has no budget

[@RedDogMamaHD]

Wasn't sure if Tony G was there, but I did see him in a few snapshots!!! So nice to see all those Morning People! 0:14

[@musicalhuman5003]

Loved seeing some Bones featured in the video!!

[@tdrum21]

Very cool. Must’ve been a helluva project

[@davel7507]

You are definitely a writing and transcribing machine.

[@downupski]

I ❤ Scott Johnson

[@leonardking84]

Thanks for including Norfolk State University. They have a fine music tradition.

[@PANTHERPISS69]

This is hands down one of your coolest videos! Such a great idea. Love it!

[@Scarfinger36]

Harvey is that dude. Also thanks for the MDF$ clip. That is the home team for me.

[@Drayche]

I think you should take this cadence to a local high school marching band and tell them they are playing this and watch them crap their pants

[@keithbarnes9419]

The Groove sections would be doable and very cool.

[@nekutta8298]

after years of watching the channel my official emc debut is watching you in awe of the elephant drum😂

[@jeremiahquail2490]

That Sco Jo stuff was like flicking an ink pen on paper! Love that guy! Also forgot all about ol' Bill Bachman! Dude taught me how to do paradiddles!

[@toxi101yt5]

6:13 Ah yes, always make sure to warmup in the middle of your cadences

[@christiancole1128]

3:48 YEA BRANDO!!! I March with him

[@superadam64]

Bro Harvey is the man!

[@kevinfitzsimmons1258]

Stockard's got chops! Okay! Nicest dude in the world.

[@smthnew861]

Man, everybody was so great

[@jtiguess]

love how brandons solo is just the spice mon snare solo

[@Phatty-]

7:36 THE DUDE MIDDLE RIGHT IS MY HS DRUM TECH!!!

[@HallyPorter]

10 years from now, may some upstart youtube channel come up to pro drummer Eric Carr asking him to play a lick for a video they are making.

[@mrafflin]

8:17 Cymbal McCymbalface is my favorite drummer

[@artjock47]

Stellar work, EC ….!!!!

[@goobatronprime]

knew dave loyals piece as soon as i heard that third measure

[@Darthvhagar]

Bro you inspire me. I just started my percussion journey. I played and marched with sax and trumpet in school but wanted a new challenege after I got out the Corps. Also My Alma Mater Norfolk State was there. Did you get the chance to see them? Get some!!!

[@hoihoihi2637]

measure 57 was SO goated

[@tim.noonan]

1:55 ‘idk what I played’ 😂

[@sassyacademy6943]

This is my favorite video prbably ever this is great video amd i really enjoyed it

[@brucegarza99]

I met scott and he played on my marching snare drum and its so cool

[@omelettekingpin5242]

EMC you should come to MOSAP in April

[@singland5390]

I was there, and I never saw EMC.😢 Next Year!

[@josephludwig1126]

Videos like this, make you realize , how little you know as a drummer.

[@mrnoname2353]

Video 300 of asking for the Full Freebird Guitar Solo on the Megatenors 120 to go

[@chancebadon2090]

This aged well

[@suspicioussounds1568]

Aww man I was there but didn’t see you-oh well there’s always next year!

[@H3rcu1es69]

DUDE.... FUCKING EPIC!!!!

[@FinishSign]

GO SPARTAN LEGION 💚💛💚💛

[@wesparkerguitar]

Also, living for that Brendan Mason rimshot

[@sharkodrums]

Brian Stockard lick with the finale

[@travisfeazell9694]

Yeah dawg take my sticks🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@clarkfloer2141]

When you’re in the first 3 seconds of the video! Total dub

[@JohnStreet-b9f]

BEHOLD!!!! THE GREEN AND GOLD!!! NSU IN DA HOUSE!!!

[@Mastersargent3841]

THIS IS OUTSTANDING MARINE!

[@jt_plays_drums]

BASSQUE🔥🔥🔥

[@Toast401]

Loved seeing cavies at pasic

[@andrewfilmsdrums]

Brandon Perez played a lick from Spice Mon and thought we wouldn’t notice… tsk tsk tsk 😂

[@wesparkerguitar]

Roger Carter lookin like Harry Henderson 😎

[@charleswallace5237]

Good morning and this is video number 359 of asking for marchable bass drums, set up in a tenor formation. I.e. benor drums. PS: custom backbar may be needed

[@kennethsargent355]

I'm just starting to play snare so can u make behineer things cause I learned paradises and double tap today so may you Mae a video about it ty. Also I been playing in the band for 2 years and want to move to procession snare much appreciated ty again.

[@nuclear_reactor5x5]

I would rate the Harvey Thompson lick one of the best on this list

[@daltonsband]

Top Secret better watch the EFF out! godDAMM!

[@BobJones-qh2ng]

Brilliant cadence

[@douzidoozy]

My friends brother paxton is in that cavaliers clip hes the second furthest snare to the right

[@frisco2993]

Might as well call UNT Santa Clara

[@Herenoeviltattoos]

Unt snare ensemble looks a whole lot like santa clara vanguard *squints*

[@GuidingRanger17]

LOVE the content

[@as0-gamer999]

Drum go boom!

[@popeyesailor9571]

Ooooh that bass head is calf I bet and very pricey

[@Augustosnaredrum]

That’s pretty cool. 😎

[@lionndz1716]

That tom on Zack's lick gives me anxiety

[@charleswallace5237]

Ok genuine question. At 2:07 what is that mallet drum thing. I’ve been looking everywhere for hours trying to figure out what it is

[@jeffe_77]

1:57, was that a Charlie Poole sighting behind ScoJo?

[@lencuriel]

BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!! 👍👍👏👏🥁🥁

[@tylerharbison8878]

Brandon Perez hit a lick from and oldy but a goody...Spicemon

[@trillama]

Scojo is the coolest dude

[@ialystic]

so many just.. absolute legends lol awesome idea!! did most of them recognize you?? 😅😅

[@gamingborger]

nothing can change my mind you gotta be like one of the top 5 best percussionists in the world. i only find proof to support it XD