KJ Sawka Live on c89.5

[@gw1890]

17 years later this is still the most impressive feat of drumming I've seen. Genius in action.

[@turhans]

18 years later for me too

[@JacobAndJamal]

10 years later still coming back to this video. DnB & Jungle seems to be the rare "EDM" genre that hasn't crossed into the pop realm yet .

[@cizrek]

Dude, this video is AMAZING STILL. Mad inspiring when I found it 10 years ago. Still is!

[@clydebeats8773]

Fuck yes .....legend status now !!

[@thames21]

Sapiens Strength It has though, very much so. But I'm glad there's a healthy core in the subculture that keeps the very spirit of dnb alive.

[@dizzy_foxx]

Sapiens Strength thank god pop hasn’t destroyed this yet also

[@BilalAhmed-um1um]

errrm yes it did, but it went underground agian, 95-97 it started getting mershy, then it went underground then came DnB

[@djmerlyn2]

Played in marching band with Sawka, he's got mad skills. I've never seen him fake anything except a smile once or twice.

[@dan__lam]

I don't think I can ever tire of watching this video. I always come back to it a few times a year.

[@ldobehardcore]

+Daniel Lamorie Same. It's always a pleasure watching a bird fly, or a fish swim, or a KJ Sawka play the drums!

[@inkblot985]

This comment, so well put. Expanded further to, such a pleasure seeing the subculture of an impassioned genre like drum and bass and jungle manifest itself during it's time. - This video of him playing live, as well as the portfolio tape he filmed in his house in this video's suggested section. Incredible to see. As Daniel mentioned, always coming back to it.

[@LNR157]

I was trying to remember the name and luckily found, I remember watching this yearsss ago, its such a dope style of drumming and overall sub-genre, very jungly and drum and bass-y, alot of pendulums earlier stuff remind me of this guys style

[@brianrodman1033]

Back when I first discovered this video (probably ten years ago now) my computer and internet connection could rarely make it though the whole thing without freezing. Amazing stuff. Going to be seeing him play solo in a couple weeks. Can’t wait.

[@KjKase]

still coming back? I know I am

[@AfterMidnight47]

When he removes the cymbal at 3:36 then goes into hitting the bell of the ride is so nasty. Brings me back to this video again and again over the years.

[@Malishev]

14 years later I found it again. 🔥🔥🔥 still BANGER!!! LOVE IT ❤

[@clayroy24]

MOOAAARRR I remember when this video first came out. beyond bananas.

[@Grummsh00]

Glad to see the views on this are starting to creep up to a million. KJ Sawka is a world class drummer.

[@jamescrowther1234]

Grummsh00 Nearly there 😀

[@xfys0]

9 years and it still hasn't gotten 1 million views

[@Grummsh00]

@@xfys0 Funny how it petered out. He's still out there doing work though.

[@MRFY]

This is absolutely the best drums I've ever encountered

[@bigbrodave836]

I loved this era of DNB. Photek, teebee... Like others i obviously come back to this performance!

[@petewright2283]

17 years on and still the best. Nothing else and no else like it. Skills proper skills

[@MatthewWilliams-kh4ww]

This guy by himself was far superior to anything Pendulum ever put out.

[@willfunk4]

I liked this video 15 years ago. And I still like it now. Big up KJ

[@yeanah2571]

Now that he's the official drummer for Pendulum. Only gotten better lol

[@willfunk4]

@@yeanah2571 I was not aware of this. So glad he's on a bigger platform now. He's got SERIOUS talent. Big up KJ

[@kerneldave]

12 years ago and this still blows my mind 🤯

[@kilobitti]

The DJ seems to know his stuff; "this guy brought in a drum kit, he has a sampler, he has a....it's a...ummm...crazy ass setup dude".

[@TimGn]

2020 and this is still fresh.

[@FullFledged2010]

WOW!!!!! Seeing this for the first time and damn by far the most impressive drummer i've ever seen!!! By a f*cking mile!! I've seen dnb drummers before but this guy's timing is spot on! Can barely believe this is real...

[@marclaver9437]

10 years on and still love this since day 1!

[@darkodaycer735]

2019 and still number one !!!!!

[@afusake]

14 yrs later, hats off! Whata time capsule for me. Good shiimt, good time.

[@DCeeMusik]

Mad respect. From one drummer to another, respect KJ. Ride 'til the wheels fall off, brotha! Big UP!!

[@Khironification]

Unbelievable...what a badass. I've never seen anyone like him. Really.

[@ObserverAmusic]

I honestly don't see how anyone could dislike this lol. KJ is simply awesome.

[@JohnThomas-th6gm]

This was so unbelievable 07 and still is, thanks for keeping it up. Good times w/people no longer around.

[@joshuaklind]

I watched him play for 10 hours strait on the top of a bus! Battled an entire band on the roof of another bus. The stuff of legend.

[@gcrad1]

STILL A FAV' in 2022!!!!

[@Dragonierr]

Still bangin' in 2020!!

[@andrewvavrek]

was an honor to sing along side masta kj sawka in seattle... * _ * 'nuff said...

[@bassl1ne]

Has to be the best video I've come across on KZbin, this guy has inspired me to buy a drum kit and burn out my arms trying to play this stuff!

[@DJDeviANT]

That's just gorgeous! The man's got such PACE!!! Brilliant.

[@ozanoner935]

Still amazing after all these years

[@tom8008135]

I keep having to watch this video again and again and again because I love it so much :)

[@luckythirteen77]

Word. I also have seen this amazing act a few times. The first time was when KJ opened for Amon Tobin. Later in Amons show KJ collaborated with him and THAT would be something I wish I had on video. It was amazing.

[@jbuell311]

To be able to play with this kind of precision and technicality... All while changing samples and assembling/disassembling parts of your kit... Unreal.

[@martinbridgewater]

Still awesome after all these years! Love this video!

[@Dejanthedj]

amazing sound ... deep dark drum´n´bass live performance 5 stars

[@sigaretter]

i rewatch this vid yearly for prolly ten years now

[@yerkins]

August 2022 - OMG !!!

[@khaosy2k6]

This never gets old... The man is a fecking ninja!

[@qwertyguy76]

and to believe one of the worlds best electronic and dance music radio stations exists in one Seattle high school, i wanna go there!

[@MeClech]

This guy is gonna teach me how to spin dnb.... I found him on Pandora and searched him on myspace and found out he's from my city (Seattle) KJ SAWKA IS THE SHIT!!! Best dnb in the US!

[@removedd]

What a legend

[@sosdeca]

Man!! This is really some of the best live drums and bass sessions ive ever seen/heard! This guy is something else,keep jamming!

[@Snorkeldrek]

This guy is an octopus!!,Respect!(check his other live stuff!)

[@emoneytrain]

d&b is the most primal of all electronic music. i feel like jumping around a fire in a loincloth when i listen to it! yippeeee!

[@prapicella]

This man is from another planet! So GOOD!!!!!

[@cjcharv]

Now this is Drum and Bass in it's purest form!! That is Awesome!!

[@Gruntcakes69]

without doubt the sweetest d+B mixin ive eva seen

[@TAHHGREEN]

I haven't got a comment to justify how good this is, other than super amazing 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@supplanterjim]

The first time I ever saw KJ Sawka perform was at a music festival called the "Phoenix Festival", which, in 2001 and 2002, was out in eastern Washington state, on Merlin's private property. KJ, at the time, was part of a drum'n'bass trio called "Siamese". He was wearing a space helmet, and, of the 12 sound stages all performing that night, I gravitated to that one. *_Special!_*

[@Pofke13LT]

He is friggin amazing.. I've always wanted to see drum n bass played live like this..

[@bpmbrent]

that amount of talent is just uncalled for!

[@erreeen]

very good performance this TURKISH boy very good play

[@DerAngriff]

Humans are a gnarly species - take everything to the extreme. Proof is in the clip. Take something amazingly complex and shape it into art. Praise.

[@si7777777]

That is the drum and base I've been searching for, for a long time. Sub base adds to to the most amazingly beautiful rolling, flowing beats I've heard. Hats of to you, Pure Brilliance

[@Beholderz]

Killing it!

[@djshreddi]

wicked wicked flavour reminds me of the good old Source Direct boys. Sinister sounds man - please dont ever forget this jungle sound. REPRAZENT!!! long live the SAWKAAAAAAA!!!!

[@dandy188]

that is wicked! ent never seen it done like that before! thats what u call talent!!

[@pinkartist1210]

Wow hes clearly very dedicated. Those types of artist allways get noticed! There hard work pays off in the end and great things come! Very best to you both XPink

[@oxiigen]

Amazing stuff!!! I didn't know that can be this kind of music done without computers! Live! Great!!!

[@johnisfaster]

I think it's safe to say you're one of a kind. incredible.

[@pinkartist1210]

Dont worry all you chaps playing this man down! One day you might be lucky to achieve this level of skill! Recognise true ability! This man will shine, wether you will is a different matter! Best to you. P

[@dangerousdazza]

Drum and bass for real im loving it!!!!!!!!!

[@RianJ333]

Sawka is the man!!! I've seen him at least 20 times and it never gets old. It's crazy to watch everyone's reaction when he gets on stage. He's touring a lot right now, so if he hits your area you should definitely check him out! Check out this web site (top right) to see if he's comin to your town! If he's not... get someone to book him!!!

[@Metaspace2]

Totally awesome performance. Fantastic piece, too

[@mdp311]

dis is an awesome song! and that guy is amazing!

[@xandeo]

I've seen this guy live, and I've never seen a faster drummer.. he's from some other planet.

[@vkotis]

This guy is very good! If he has a cd i'd definitely buy it. I have a lot of respect for this guy.

[@tspis]

I grew up in the elmo seeing punk bands and having a blast - seeing this guy there tomorrow will make the Elmo THAT much more legendary, in my eyes at least... Really looking forward to it..

[@avianc6870]

this just fortified my fuckin spirit

[@gbtravis]

I love it too! Sawka is great xDD I watch this video every single day =D

[@GrandMasterAbe]

Aahhh 2006! I remember watching this first time, the vid seemed HD to me and yes, KJ Sawka!

[@Ch1n4m4nn]

WOW Dude! Real focking awesome want u do there! Greetz and much respect!

[@apetey]

damn i been missin out. need to catch him when i get the chance!

[@Worschdman]

SKAW YOU ROCK!!! PROPS! gotta see u live in seattle!

[@Yid1986]

WOW!!! Gotta love them Turkish drummers, lol! Very impressive

[@babdinho]

Oh man this is just hypnotiZinggg..!!!

[@KrsJin]

Incredible. Guy is flawless.

[@Kinor7]

This is just sick... AND AWESOME!!

[@CatfishSoupFTW]

man i remember this when it first came out. legendary.

[@Bbostwick8]

I wish I could find this particular mix. He has some stuff on his web site thats cool too. Very very good!!!

[@Matt16v]

That is totally awesome!!

[@juntistik]

Need full set!!!! This is a kick ass live PA performer!

[@williamkreth]

i love this video! this dude is amazing!

[@bullcmf]

that's some serious talent! like thoroughbred musician skills!

[@wrtko2]

Awesome!Great live act....

[@wrtko2]

Came back 16 years later to write this ----> this is still BANGING!!!!!

[@tonytoga]

unbelievable!!! He `s realy kicking ass.

[@SoundSurferukII]

Absolutely awsome talent

[@aenarra]

Simply amazing! Love D&B in partys, but this is best!

[@kronie123]

Awesome KJ!

[@alexsun54]

2021 and I'm still watching this video

[@rosemarykeene8045]

keep checking out his tour schedule. He is coming to the UK soon and to Venice. Wow!

[@didgeHague]

amazing stuff my friend. Come to the uk

[@Bartholomaeus4711]

I wanna hear more!

[@tlsmidt]

An amazing talent highly skilled man wicked drummer

[@GideonWoods1]

Yes KJ. Nice touch.

[@tibi09]

Yes Jojo Mayer and the Nerve is playing same music, but this guy make all sounds alone. AMAZING!

[@elfelipecristo]

excelente, q mas decir,, la variedad q le pones ala bateria da el toke q buscaba hace tiempo,, chaos

[@budopey]

OMFG do0d i would kill to see you LIVE! that is off the hook you are like the god of drum n bass

[@Dobby2204]

this guys a fucking genius!!!!!!