JP Bouvet - Drum Solo - from Clinic at "Russo," New Jersey

[@michaelmorgan6576]

One of the most unique drum solo.......very creative!

[@MrMatt4647]

the day the world gets a funk/techno/metal song with jp bouvets drums is a good day :D

[@BrandonScottDrums]

Awesome how something as simple as going back to that 5/8 section at the end can suddenly bring the whole solo together. Amazing.

[@Kruzerklaus]

Yeah the beginning was a bit long, but I feel like it was suppose to be that way, to kind shock you when he starts grooving. Honestly, only a matured drummer can appreciate this kind of playing

[@tommy_drumz697]

+danny krusenklaus "I feel like he was suppose to be bad.. to make u think hes good" SHUTUP

[@kruzer23]

+tommy_drumz this cat is way out of your league buddy.

[@aviezek3072]

Though so too, i felt kinda wait...wait...wait..and then he transformed the beat...WOW.. The beginning he made like clock work sou d..amazingly..not boring..so cool great drummer

[@williamperri3437]

That’s what Tony would do! Some crazy long double stroke roll for two or three minutes 😂 and Dennis Chambers would place something like take 5 with double bass drum underneath for 5 minutes building up to an explosion! I’ve been checking out JD’s drum lessons for the past year and this guy is probably one of the best Drum teacher on planet earth.

[@Wildoerfaren]

Love the groove and feel of this quintuplet based solo up until 5:00. Not easy but JP nails it AND makes it groove. IMPRESSIVE!!!

[@jordansteiner4116]

Lol all the people commenting on this saying he sucks or what he played was super lame or whatever.. Clearly have no knowledge of drumming beyond just hitting things

[@300kike]

Or just don't like it. I have a favorite artist and don't like all their songs

[@nikeisagreekgoddess4135]

Here it is! The pretentious / pseudo-elitist comment I was looking for!

[@ripman3616]

sometime playing technical is not the best way to go. you need to bring it down a bit so everyone can enjoy it.

[@carsonwilcox]

I love how JP really rides on certain themes in his solos for a while. A lot of dudes will just throw quick chop after quick chop atcha, and while that's certainly impressive, I think guys like JP, Greb, Guiliana, Johnston, Halpern, etc. who really establish recurring themes and ideas in their solos are the really exciting ones to watch. Sick stuff!

[@giacomodallavalle1668]

one of the best solo that i ve ever seen

[@jroark101]

This dude is all groove and dynamics!!! So inspiring and amazing

[@Thedrummersalibi]

That was fantastic. Had a bit of everything! I really enjoyed that.

[@tobybonney3183]

That is the most original and personality laden drum solo I've seen in years, finally someone doing something different. Bravo!

[@lazyjake93]

You kept me excited and entertained for 10 minutes straight with nothing but drums! That was awesome. Damn!

[@sk8rsk8mr]

it must be an honour to have Mike Johnston introduce you at a drum clinic. even better to watch him groove to what you are playing. amazing

[@202drummerboy]

This is called excellent solo in perfect frames.

[@carsonwilcox]

Words to live by right there!

[@hugoquirozdrums]

this solo is crazy and perfect

[@PoeticJustice05]

This is what I'm talking about! This is fucking awesome! Technicality for its own sake is stupid and self-serving, but when you can use your learned technique to create a work of art such as this, then that is when you're on the right path; that is when you can be called not just a musician, but an artist. Hats off to you, JP. This is one of the best drum solos I've ever seen.

[@ramboi93]

yeesss sir!!! You gotta love JP!!!

[@JuanCarlitoMendoza]

I was there and man did JP throw it down. Great musician and friend. All the best JP and looking forward to hearing you play more in the future. Love ya bro!!! Carlito

[@DMeloMan]

JP is starting to become one of my favorite drummers.

[@aviezek3072]

I cant really describe..i totally enjoy his drumming...been staying on youtube for his videos... I mean like..mostly he plays snare hi hat and the kick..but its just right there..the groove man..the GROOVE

[@matthewrobinson4384]

Finally someone who takes all genre based solo drum variations and puts it all into one very well done solo. Always had this vision as well but haven't pushed myself back into training yet. Very very nice JP!!!

[@JulianFernandez]

Having Mr. Wildoer comment on you drum solo means you´re doing something very RIGHT! :D Congrats, JP!

[@LukeMangini]

This is so rad

[@carsonwilcox]

Seeing a lot of ignorant comments here. Which isn't to say you aren't allowed to dislike his solo, but far too many people are writing this off because of his pants, or the fact that he doesn't launch right into a Royster-esque barrage of chops from the get-go. I for one find it impressive how fully he develops the central idea: quintuplets. Count it. Until about 5 minutes in he rides on grooves that all fall into 5 note groupings. And he expresses this feel of 5 in a variety of ways. So slick.

[@AndrewGagnonDrummer]

This is how I think I play when I'm baked. In all honesty though, great solo. You are living the life right now.

[@thewhitepipe9877]

All the greats would agree. The man is talented!!!!!

[@CrashMediaMI]

Smartest drum statement I've ever heard. Love it,

[@freightdog611]

That was a work of art, JP. Thanks for sharing!

[@JPBouvet]

That's very mature of you Carson. I really appreciate this observation.

[@Jojomi32]

you sir, are amazing!! you are growing so much musically, and maturing in your personal life, being more disciplined, taking life seriously. No doubt you will be as Mike or Matt, or better! GREAT SOLO!

[@MrMellowmayne]

dude please tell me where you get your pants?

[@Infiniterhythmstudio]

My mum lent them to him

[@MrDominiclynch]

THIS GUY IS INCREDIBLE!

[@rknisple]

i cant stop watching this

[@ultraconceptmode]

he's like the godspeed you! black emperor of drumming, so awesome

[@heydenreay]

I love how he can keep such a steady tempo in spite of the clapping. Awesome job!

[@ovandolah14]

Fills give the thrills, but the groove pays the bills :)

[@leclowntriste8123]

I love this drummer, he is a amazing technician.

[@chancedillbeck]

love this

[@TheJason0523]

I love this solo. I love how it builds and tells a story. You are one of my favorites drummers. Don't listen to the haters... Your fantastic

[@iananderson9934]

this is the difference between a drummer and a composer.

[@alekseysky-daziel3283]

exactly

[@nickfizzle1212]

the ability to play a variety of polyrhythms shows that he's mastered time which is one of few key components to being a considerably amazing drummer. those components being time, dynamics, speed, and musicality, as seen and heard in the video.

[@bighousedrums]

everyone has different opinions and we need to respect each other!!! nobody likes the same things, so that doesn't mean we should bash each other for being that way!!! as for this drummer JP, he obviously knows what he is doing, its a solo, a freestyle to demonstrate his talent... the poly-rhythmic patterns and time signature changes he is doing throughout this video are fantastic. step out side the the box and listen

[@anthonygonzalez9680]

one of my favorite solos, badass!

[@lorenzodeshongdrums]

Actually liked the beginning, never heard something like that before, nicely done!

[@XxZILDJIANxXxREMOxX]

That was an amazing exhibition solo. he proved the possibilities of coordination when taken to a mastery level. he didn't play a soft-spoken jazz solo (of which he is capable) but that doesn't in any way mean that his caliber of playing is suddenly lowered

[@davidleethebroccoli]

Reaalllly fasstt haaaands. Awwweessoome!!

[@3124Angelo]

I can't believe someone called this boring. This was sick JP. I love how you came from a place then build it up however you also made sure to go back to it at the end. Very musical man. great job

[@jmr2master]

Great work man! Keep up the great playing. I hope to see more videos from you in the future! I wish I could have been there!

[@MBblink182]

I love how Mike is feeling the beat and bobbing his head through the whole solo. That means you succeded JP....

[@nbaileydrummer]

Seriously fantastic. The bass drum echo of the floor toms at 8:34 made my day. It reminded me a lot of Benny Greb in parts!

[@MicheleZuccarelliGennasi]

Thank you JP! Lots of musicians don't remember that the most important thing in music IMHO is.........MUSIC. And you have a lot of musicality! Greetings from Italy :)

[@dominic8129]

Tooo good!!!

[@jabr0nicus]

i'm officially sold on this guy haha

[@glacier2win]

I absolutely love this solo JP, please keep up just being awesome! :D

[@Ankylophobia]

As far as I'm concerned, this is your best solo yet.

[@vandijkmark]

As always bro, you absolutely killed it. A GoPro on your feet/beaters would have been the icing on one phat groove cake. Keep being excellent.

[@CooperDrums]

Insane!!

[@longdrums]

wow man...wow. some of the groove stuff you played in this was just sick!

[@jonnybeag887]

i love this its different to other things i have seen him do and different to other drummers so its brilliant still takes skill to do this + its creative asf

[@Slipstream0001]

This is a great solo. I can see that people (who need instant gratification) could get bored as he dwells on some beats but he's building tension, and there's a strong progression of ideas, ideas which are all great and groovy! Wake up, fools.

[@Takes680]

He is so fast its crazy you really got to watch this and love drumming to apricate what he does

[@RacingAxe]

I love how groove heavy he is. Most drummers tend to all this flashy playing but in my opinion its just hand waving. The groove is what its all about, holding it down, this kids got the right idea.

[@caydjj]

I was very uninterested at first. Then the chops came in and it got far more musical, and eventually became a very technical piece that only a few drummers could actually replicate. The best part was that he stayed with the exact same base beat without really showing it, but then came back to it at the very end. Amazing!

[@playingforbritain]

I dare say one of my favourite drum solos ever. Certainly the best that I can remember that one might call technical rather than groove based (although plenty of that too)

[@TastyDesignz]

i think the idea was to take an idea, and essentially orchestrate it around the kit in as many different ways as possible, while still staying somewhat true to that idea. it doesn't necessarily need to be complicated to be a good solo. i really dig this.

[@MrEpicGekko]

Go JP!

[@JoseVazquezEd]

love JP

[@doylefilm]

JP knows how to build suspence. Her's like the hitchcock of drumming

[@KonradKavallieratos]

that was great!

[@nickhajek]

JPs solos tend to give me the chills. There are parts that are so monotonous that they actually give the creeps, I've used this analogy before, but kind of like the eerie music in horror movies. Also, there are moments during this solo where it looks like he was filmed with lower frames per second because he's moving so fast. I really liked this.

[@CarlRiley2]

Great!

[@carlpowell0]

that was awesome

[@reneconstantin3134]

Wow man that was just fantastique, keep in mind that there are hundred of drummers eyes looking at him, which is hard to remove from head while your playing. Nice drum thinking

[@ChaCadrummer]

This solo was fucking great, and only matured drummers/musicians can truly appreciate this.

[@carsonwilcox]

I second this notion!

[@thecryingshames]

Couldn't agree more, man.

[@Fourtybirds]

I'm a guitarist but I find the drums to be an especially inspiring instrument. This is a perfect example, makes me want to put in more hard work to reach this level.

[@JPBouvet]

If I kept a list of reviews, this would be my favorite :) Thank you

[@shadetx713]

Awesome

[@raddeon101]

awesome stuff man love ur fusion chops, learning off you :)

[@Fr3ddieJ0nes]

Wawawawa. 3:44. Replayed 19 times and screamed everytime.

[@simon_jakobsson]

Dude I don't even know what to say. Sick! :)

[@shagadelic77]

Dude.... so tight! Great job man! Nice pants too ;D

[@willowhoot]

Mike Johnston's head at 7:30. He's feeling the fundamental structure of the beat and not every single stroke or emphases. I feel like thinking about a beat that way frees the drummer up to not only give any song a strong feeling, but to also try new things. You guy rock the world music education, Thanks!

[@in-syncdrumstoowoomba3432]

JP, sick stuff man!

[@sacredcow61]

What a journey

[@leolizarddrummer]

really tricky and apic drum solo .I like his style.

[@Ankylophobia]

"Caution, this solo may expose short attention spans." :)

[@JPDrums95]

Look at Mike, he's so happy that little JP has grown up :')

[@4Kopperdude4]

The only thing that stands out more than this guy's talent, is his pants. Great job man!

[@rene1OOO3]

Everyone's a critic. Lol. Great job JP!

[@umarmalik9625]

I bet you could hypnotize someone with the first part of this solo, you should try next time

[@kentsmedblom]

Amazing I am truly inspired, given me a push to reach my goals of being there with you one day mate! Cheers!

[@Drummermaz]

Despite what people say I think JP's solo kicked ass.

[@vinnysrs]

J freaking P. well done.

[@jonahbutler9079]

loosen up, baby! with chops like that a little loosening up can only be good.

[@irfanmyg]

I honestly think with some mainstream listeners he would make it more musical but he's performing in front of drummers who want to be astounded by technique.

[@BrianJosephViolin]

just like Nathan Explosion BBQ Sauce, it's good on its own.

[@MicheleZuccarelliGennasi]

These are not rhythms. These are not a beats. These are not textures.THIS IS FUCKING MUSIC. Great solo JP!