Manu Katche - Drum Solo

[@jacquesfinster5034]

The most musical drummer of the world. Tone, swing, style, subtlety, spiritual, musicality, creativity, innovation, personality and taste.

[@paul7673]

The king of the splash symbols. I’ve never heard a drummer work them in so beautifully. His drumming is quick and choppy, and he has a way of adding pauses at just the right moments. Love him!

[@GentalaMaya]

its the first time I watched a drum solo without feeling bored..long live manu katche!!

[@DeanWuksta]

One of the best drum sounds I've heard, beautiful solo, manu is an artist

[@valteraugusto6617]

You think?Lack of creativity.Just a bunch of notes and accents.All of his solos sound the same.Boring.

[@valteraugusto6617]

Scott Pellegrom.Listen to this artist.

[@ExecutionSommaire]

That's one of the best drum solos I have heard so far!

[@philv7160]

Wow, great solo, so musical! Can't believe how far back he's holding his sticks...!

[@StefanHertw16]

best drummer in the world. seriously.

[@TheHereticsPress]

Very delicate sound and hands. An interestingly new dynamic for me. Started off thinking the solo was a bit dull but took off half way through and I loved its light-touch sensitivity of by the end. Thanks!

[@onefive0]

wow this is probably one of the better quality videos I have ever seen on KZbin. Nice. Manu is the man.

[@mrhemitom9]

Manu.... is DA MAN.....you can't mess wit this guy....a beast...

[@christophekluk3848]

Whouuuu , quelle emotion a chaque fois, et sur scene, Magique!!!!

[@Champane97]

I just love Manu's phrasing and he has a beautiful feel!! Manu proves speed is not everything in a drum solo, it's how you use it tastefully. Your spot on! This would have to be one of the best quality video's I too have seen on youtube!!

[@Vor_Tex_Sun]

He has incredible feel also

[@orthodrummer7945]

I never get tired of watching this solo 👌

[@Pauly421]

Just came into my head after not seeing it for like 6 years, even remembered the name of the video :D

[@claudeptizoro5471]

rien et simple vraiment du grand hart BRAVO!!!!!!!! MONSIEUR Manu

[@LorenzKami]

FANTASTIC!!!! i love the sound of his toms and splash symbals!!

[@paatanatsvlishvili4334]

Manu ❤❤❤❤❤you are really angel 👍👏👏👏👏👏👍💋❤️💋❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@JamesTaunton]

Now theres a guy that LOVES what he does, great solo, nothing added or wasted.

[@dagostinoification]

J'adore autant Manu Katche que les autres musiciens ! E. Weber ! j'adore ses albums !

[@michaelc383]

@1Boodyman1 A great drummer can make a phone book sound good! Manu is a master of the percussive art, and does not need to rely on many cymbals to create a sound that is perfect for the music. An excellent piece of work represented here! Kudos for posting this gem! Jan Garbarek is awesome!

[@priyacharichakravarti6868]

Every part of this huge and elaborate percussion set playing a part in a complex nuanced drum orchestra which itself follows the beat of a living heart.

[@Smoothways]

I love it when people do unconventional stuff nad he is the master of this genre - with accuracy in perfection.

[@Diatonic5th]

One of the keys to Manu's style is his use of internal dynamics in his grooves. He doesn't bash out every stroke, he lets his stuff breathe. He's one of the greatest drummers alive.

[@maxpo787]

I remember first hearing him in the late 80s and just loved his feel. I've seen many concerts over the years that he has played.... usually not to see the main artist, but just to see/hear Manu. Definitely my favourite drummer.

[@antaed27]

I don't have a favourite drummer but I do have a few that I love for different reasons. The list includes untouchables like Bruford, Gadd, Peart, Weckl but also other great artists like Gavin Harrison, Mark Zonder, Mike Portnoy, Nick D'Virgilio and of course, Manu Katche. I fell in love with his drumming after I listened to the Twelve Moons album by Jan Garbarek. Not the most technical, nor the most innovative but I find his feel and groove absolutely delicious. A magnificent drummer!

[@daramcgovern6010]

And Vinne,.... :-)

[@hugorezende199]

Gavin is always a inspiration no matter the ocasiona or If you até from earth or not

[@nighttime-mime]

I fell in love with his style after listening to Sting's The Soul Cages. What a beautiful album, and Manu Katche's drumming is so clean and groovy. Definitely my favorite album of all time

[@aMan-or9ij]

@@nighttime-mime All of Sting's drummers have immensely influenced me, and my playing style, beginning with Omar Hakim, Kenwood Dennard, Manu Katche, and then Vinnie Colaiuta. Love them all, but Omar and Manu have had the biggest impact.

[@michaelmanningly8984]

My 5 cents worth , This guy is one of the most tasteful and technically proficient drummers EVER !

[@lefkytheshin]

Great band.

[@SilentBombr]

Man, that has to be the best drum solo I've ever seen and heard.

[@Ikrist0]

world's best drummer in my opinion :)

[@J4B7]

He's as much fun to watch as he is to listen to! A tremendous musician.

[@nicolelongneckergallery]

Manu is always in synch with his kit, it is his voice. A drummer's drummer.

[@johnno2377]

Manu is one of my all time favorite drummers.....he can be so subtle and then rock as hard as Bonham or Baker and for me one of his finest works was his pwerhouse perfomance for Gabriels Secret Tour concerts. There exist drummers and then there exists Manu Katche

[@SXI96]

his work on the soul cages album is impeccable, as well as his work with Gabriel in the 80's, the live 85 version of in your eyes still gives me chills, great drummer

[@williamjueschke9960]

Incredible.

[@Sarentor]

Im normally not a Jazz fan, more Metal. But this Solo blowed my mind.

[@bartwisse8197]

Discounting that " The Worlds Best Drummer " shite , I like this guys subtle touch and the way he uses his cymbals as an integral part of the kit !

[@drumteacher43]

Manu is the most musical drummer today.. I love the way he phrases everything he plays..Does'nt get better than this..DT43

[@davebrutusbrown]

what a treat to listen to this guy play. GREAT ART!

[@setyowibowo]

Manu sounds like no other. What a legend.

[@timdavis1987]

One of fav now of all time. Watch it over and over

[@portugeist8429]

Fantastic solo and fantastic drummer!

[@Syrupskater]

Not since Jon Bonhan have we heard a drummer this good.

[@Pauly421]

He's so damned good.

[@ergudmun2]

Fantastic Group and Song!

[@fondolon]

"Showdown at Big Sky" drum track (Robbie Robertson) kills. Great song and amazing drums. That's when I first pooped my pants over Manu's playing.

[@trevbailie1254]

I have to thank Peter Gabriel for introducing me to Manu. My life is richer.

[@abuelb]

Dynamic drumming at its finest

[@xdux]

manu - GREAT feel amazing soul and air and touch. perfect

[@scottp118]

The phrase starting at 2:40... signature Manu. Sums up his style, in a small way. No one else would have played that. And that groove that starts at 3:10... highlight of the solo, in my opinion. Wow! The only part I don't like (as a drummer) are those intensifying power triplets. They're a little cliche'... but then again, they do get the audience going. I guess at the end of the day we must remember that it's them we're playing for, not ourselves, and not other drummers. Go Manu!!!!!

[@Kenzodz23]

Super Manu, the best!

[@1Boodyman1]

Absolutely! His Secret World live-interpretation of this song is just..... - incredible!

[@goodcomps]

the control this drummer has :O just wow

[@DrPromillo]

Not the longest I've ever heard, but definately the best

[@IRA147]

Thank you so much- I really love it!

[@DeanWuksta]

That's a sweet sounding kit, love his dynamics, he's very unique.

[@derdings2112]

Of course! Gadd is the GROOVE MASTER!

[@j-rod166]

That took me to a different realm of reality that I didn't know existed.

[@ChristianSchonbergerMusic]

@TheSonofSniglet Yup. There's also the American grip which is in-between French and German. You also can use all three while playing - just rotating your position. Anyway: Manu Katche really is one of the great drummers!

[@rafficapozzolo]

one of the best drummers...

[@VenusElectricRecords]

What a great drummer, fuck yeah!

[@daftshark]

he was in the jury of French Pop Idol ^^ very good drummer

[@kchappelle]

No guys the name of the song is Molde Canticle pt. 4 from the I Took Up the Runes album. It's a great tune and an even better album. It's been out for years. One of my fav's

[@rafficapozzolo]

one of my favorite drummers...

[@parsazadeh3201]

Manu's name is not brought up in "best drummers of all time conversations" enough!! But it seriously should be, he is like no other.

[@sergino62]

grande manu !!!

[@costamesa22]

He is the only drummer who plays off the drums and cymbals and not through them the tone is obviously in the drums heads and tuning but above all else it's his technique the tone is in his hands!

[@Froschapunk]

He has the Drum in the Blood! X AMAZING X

[@LTdrumma]

the ending was awsome!

[@Motzirocki]

The little Splash cymbals have style. The sound very good!

[@JordanHowellMusic]

Whoa Jan Garbarek sounds different...damn. Havent heard a recording of them from later than mid 80s until now. Killin drums though.

[@Imaikalani70]

Beautiful drumming.

[@big1665]

If you compare this to some metal drummers you have no other choice than to say It´s genious!!

[@garystafford1412]

Has to be my favourite drummer

[@ThomasFallet]

Super solo !

[@taggline]

MANU IS SOOOO F*KN COMPORTABLE...makes me sick....God I love this dude. Triplets for days...the shit he does with that single kick should be required learning @ ALL workshops, lessons, etc, etc...THX for the post, man...

[@betsarama]

Smooooooth!

[@alleviate1]

niesamowite!

[@nicolhaidi]

awesome. just awesome.

[@martincruzdrums]

relly this guy is amazing!!!!!!

[@gastoncorti669]

Qué maravilla Manu !!! Musicalidad única !

[@AD-dl7je]

Technique wankers will hate this solo but Manu's got more feel to his playing here than most professional drummers would achieve over an entire career.

[@mikesdrumshop2887]

Let them bitch about technique and tell them try that eighth note open high hat with the left foot. Not closing eighth notes open so it has to be precise and then ask them, " So who have you played with and how many endorsements do you have and why have I not heard of you?"

[@SilentBombr]

Yes well said, drumming is about entertaining after all

[@Smudgefizz]

If you're like me & think Manu is the best drummer around, check out the track "Gautes-Margjit" from Jan Garbarek's CD "Twelve Moons".

[@methenyjazz]

yes I totally agree he is nice on the set

[@coldplayerjoe64]

So good!!! 🙌🫶🙏❤️😎

[@scottp118]

Anyone remember seeing clips here of Manu playing with Ryuichi Sakamoto? The clips were removed, and I don't know who had them posted, or if any other Manu fans had perhaps downloaded them? I'd buy the DVD if I could find it, but I can't. There was one song called Asadoya Yunta that had particularly tasteful drumming by Manu. Simple, but elegantly played, with impeccable feel, and an innate knowledge of when to pull the groove back and when to push to its front. HIM, in a nutshell. Beautiful!

[@davetheman2896]

Wow, he really grips the butt of his sticks. Never realized before that he's pretty much a pure wrist player

[@robertcombs9364]

true melodic drumming

[@thomhamer]

brilliant!

[@scottp118]

Yamaha Recording Custom. They're great sounding drums, one of the most popular drum series ever manufactured. Just beware, he's mic'd, so most of the sound you're hearing is not the drum at all, but what's done with the sound beyond the mic. In fact, I would say that Recording Customs aren't this round sounding at all; they're punchier "live" . I have Maple Custom Absolutes that sound a little more like this. Also remember... Manu tunes in a unique way, resonant heads much tighter than batter.

[@archologyzero]

(Just saying, Manu Katche was also playing with Peter Gabriel for years. Great drummer.) Thanks for posting!

[@BeatProfessor]

He was soooo super tasty. Check out his album "Third Round". Jazzy and tasty old Manu for sure.

[@Linehamkids]

Inspirational

[@tiptoptees5576]

I loved his playing on Joe Sartiani's self titled album.

[@justanavgman]

Karl..."Overrated"...? I was just thinking about how UNDERrated he is. Non-musician types and the masses don't know his name like they do Bonham, Moon, Peart, Baker et al, but they sure have heard him on many albums..Oh, well, in the end, it's all personal opinion anyway. I like him. I first became aware of him from PG's 'Secret World' tour in '93, and btw, the best concert I have ever been to, still to this day after 35 years of seeing practically everybody from Chuck Mangione to AC DC. He's got a nice, 'complementary' style to the music he's playing for...not overbearing, not showing off for showing off's sake, yet not boring....I think he adds just enough to whatever track he's on....again, just my opinion. :)

[@mjblakemusic]

Funny how he looks so unimpressed with himself at the end. Haha. Meanwhile it’s like holy fuck! That shit is amazing!

[@julesdrumsofficial]

Wow! 🔥

[@chinatype]

Awesome 😎

[@ericquercia5108]

Monsieur Manu catche!!!!!! Inimitable dans son jeu, l unique!!!!jouer comme ça !!! C est un don!!!!! Longue vie à Manu

[@GildorMusic]

fucking amazing

[@fredsavage4925]

French grip kills me. The sensitivity you can get with it is fantastic.

[@Triggagnomic]

If he uses French (or Timpani) Grip, then his playing at the back of the stick is to gain more power. French grip utilises more fine finger control than Germaninc Grip and is really cool for single stroke rolls, light dynamics and other 'quick' rudiments etc.. Germanic Grip predominantly uses the wrist to gain more power whilst sacrificing some of the dynamics found in Timpani Grip....