Mushanga, Jeff Porcaro

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

The touch, pocket, control, groove, dynamics. Wow. The man was born to be THE great session drummer.

[@AirCrashTest]

@Artie_Fufkin_ what are you on about? He was

[@jongallardo8006]

His hundreds of album credits beg to differ. Who are you again ? Oh yeah that’s right , a nobody!

[@AirCrashTest]

@@jongallardo8006 ikr this guy is acting like he can replicate Jeff Porcaro

[@scottfielding6179]

@Plaza_and_Mote Neither are you. Big difference here.... do I need to say it? No.

[@drumsport]

A groove and pocket that could float a boat! Almost 27 years and still nobody can touch his incredible time and feel. RIP Maestro

[@snowman80082]

Dennis Chambers is pretty good too

[@johnconneally]

neil peart is where it’s at

[@MrBamcito]

Jeff have the groove in veins.

[@ngml320]

Exactly Jeff was the Ace

[@shanehaney2121]

Carter Beauford

[@litrpsn2627]

Fun fact: Jeff always said "should sound something like this" to not hurt our feelings, because he also knew he was the only one who could play like that

[@kedingmusic]

Read the Book "It's about Time" by Robyn Flans and you will see, that your assumption does not match Jeff Porcaros personality.

[@bangosdemangos416]

@@kedingmusic Actually, the book is titled: ‘It’s About Time’ and the author is Robyn Flans

[@kedingmusic]

@@bangosdemangos416 you're right.

[@JonHop1]

@@kedingmusic yeah, if a shock-jock music Journalist wrote it, it must be all true!

[@kedingmusic]

@@JonHop1 prove the opposite

[@wenaldy]

"Just for fun sake..." That's why i love Jeff.

[@Vardamir01]

wenaldy and MAGIC comes out 😎

[@martijn7416]

Jeff is an Angel

[@teteskone41]

Just for f*ck's sake...

[@nickavenoso7851]

“It should sound something like this...” I think he was just trying to make us feel good, lol.

[@nicklangmusic]

Man, his tone kills me. He might be the best sounding drummer I’ve ever heard.

[@murmaider2]

helps when you have a $10k mic over every tom

[@nicklangmusic]

@@murmaider2 or when he just knows how to hit the drums. Porcaro had impeccable groove and technique.

[@TheMICMusicInspirationChannel]

@@murmaider2 There's definitely some truth there. I dig Jeff's playing as much as anyone, but if you check out the video of his clinic at PIT (or whatever it was in '86), he plays a little bit without all the gear and he sounds much more human. It's cool to respect his achievements, but some people seem to make him out to be superhuman.

[@Spuck1983]

Proper studio drummer. When i visited my dad, he'd always have a buncha stuff he found that he wanted me to see...jeff was one of the staples 👌

[@asor8037]

@@TheMICMusicInspirationChannel his sound is still there. yes shitty camerasound doesn't do it justice, but his touch is a big part of his sound. I mean, if Bill Schnee was to use sm57's on the toms instead in this video, it would have worked just fine, just not the same sparkling top end.

[@heftyalan1152]

"should sound something like this" You'll be very lucky if it does

[@dallasstiles118]

Haha exactly he makes it look effortless

[@odaydrums]

@In it For the Memes yep now you play it like he did WHOOPS U SUCK

[@treehugger23]

Hahahahaha right on!!

[@iriedrummer89]

I’m going to try and play this groove sounds fun!

[@stoklund]

@In it For the Memes It’s also a paradiddlediddle starting on the eight note after 3

[@tobygray9382]

I remember the day I heard that Jeff had died. I was in a record store in Auckland NZ and a customer and an employee were talking about it. As a young drummer myself and huge fan of his, I was shocked and simply couldn't believe it. When the employee saw my face, he asked it I was all right and I said "No I'm not. He was my hero". I remember walking home in stunned disbelief. It had a profound effect on me and as I think back on that day many years ago, I still feel my eyes welling up. There will never be another Jeff...

[@AldoMetalDrums]

Damn bro, that hits me right in the feels :(

[@IronMan-tk8uc]

Sad but detailed memory. It's funny how a dear person in our lives suddenly dies, our hearts become so cold that is amazing how we can function at all, especially Jeff Porcaro, a musical giant.

[@kelhenny12]

Thanks for the story. I'm sorry for your loss. We all lost him, but you had a profound respect and appreciation for him like he was your family. His legacy lives on, and you are an important part of that. Keep spreading his story and sharing the with the world.

[@BonnieHalfElven]

[@crazyferret9409]

Amen x

[@scottmurphy5676]

Jeff will go down in music history as one of the finest drummers who has ever lived.

[@rrp.robertopalacio630]

Hace muchos años que es parte de la historia de la musica

[@keep_walking_on_grass]

Jeff Porcaro is one big reason what makes Toto sound better than others. perfection in every detail. shame on the rolling stone magazine for ignoring that band.

[@russellcarter1872]

One of my favorite drummers. This guy had a feel and a groove like no other. That’s why he was one of the most in demand session drummers of all time. RIP

[@kingvii7250]

Even when he played the "wrong" beat to Mushanga it had that special groove and feel that no-one else has. that feel Jeff had makes me almost cry some tears of sheer musical happiness. His not a drummer only... his a MUSICIAN AND AN ARTIST that the musical World will miss. RIP JEFF!!

[@Frank1979Zappa]

+King VII You nail it, absolutely correct! Same for me *sniff* What a charisma!....

[@RNotenboom]

+Frank1979Zappa Absolutely right!, is the sniff an intended pun tho? xD

[@kellymichael86]

Amen brother 100 % know what you mean the groove is so tight even the fill in notes between the groove fits perfectly on the grid....he also self mixes himself better than any other drummer I’ve heard (the kick snare and hat are all the same level )

[@wingerboy88]

I though the same thing when he played "wrong" beat.. no matter the way he plays, he always did magic and special.. Rest Jeff we miss you!

[@campyoldie]

I'm not entirely sure Jeff Porcaro was of this Earth. How can anyone be so talented and yet seemingly modest. I have watched most of his stuff on YT and the most amusing is where he says he wasn't great on drum solos, not a great reader and basically just a timekeeper. No he wasn't , he was one of the greatest drummers to have ever lived. RIP

[@liamsandal6360]

PLUS an outstanding teacher as well. He had it all.

[@Dave-lr2wo]

Jeff's sense of meter was basically part of his whole being. He speaks in time. He gestures in time. He starts and stops measures with extra implied beats. It's pretty insane.

[@davidharrick469]

Jeff was just on another level. His playing just seemed so natural and his ability to hold a grove was incredible. RIP you are missed Jeff.

[@cutchmaster]

It's June in 2021 and I have been a professional musician for over 40 years and my jaw was hanging down as I watched Jeff play at the end. Beautiful.

[@theossy]

How I as a non-drummer can enjoy this as profoundly and thoroughly as I do, I attribute solely to Jeff's inspiring creativity and musical skill.. and the feeling of the beat. Okay, so not really "solely" to anything, but my goodness how I enjoy just watching this brilliant musician talk and demonstrate his way through one of my favorite songs from one of my most beloved bands.

[@allanmaulana85]

What a great player ever! It's the Porcaro, the best rhythm section. When Jeff and Mike playing together, nobody could ever beat them! The Master of groove.

[@EricBlackmonGuitar]

I miss this guy so much! All the best to his family!

[@nickavenoso7851]

Wondering what he would’ve been doing if he didn’t pass in 92’. Probably would’ve still been doing sessions and playing with Toto, but you never know. I miss him a lot as well.

[@MovieguruThe]

Steve is all that's left of them unfortunately, but equally as legendary as his father and brothers. Very sad world we live in where three legendary musicians are gone. RIP Joe, Mike and Especially Jeff Porcaro.

[@TamaDrumNut]

Jeff was one of the finest drummers to ever pick up a pair of sticks.

[@dinodeluca6210]

The one and only Jeff Porcaro...a true studio legend. Not only the very best at what he did but a warm and kind human being whose gentle soul was evident in every single note that he played. Miss him terribly.

[@GoodSneakers]

When the drummer alone makes you cry with happiness, you know that the band is good. He was magic. Absolutely magic.

[@jongallardo8006]

Just like yo mama!

[@dinodeluca6210]

God given talent....pure and simple. Super humble as well. Never heard a cross word about Jeff, everybody loved him. R.I.P

[@laruedae]

just love it!!! he was not only a great drummer, but a great teacher too!

[@SiBanstead89]

Got it from his Father

[@Curts_C10]

Jeff is why I wanted to become a professional drummer. “Hold the Line” is the song that did it. I was 13, on the way home from a family vacation from Florida, when it came on dad’s car radio.I said, Dad, turn it up!” Jeff was my favorite drummer then, through my own drumming developmental years, and still is to this day. Thanks Jeff, your legacy lives on!

[@comedygumballmachine4748]

Just amazing! Mushanga is one of my all-time Toto Faves ... & breaking it down to half time is the the secret key to "rocking on the ocean waves" feeling. What a genius approach to establishing the groove of this song! The Porcaro Brothers were/are absolute musical gems with a magical Midas touch!

[@epicvsfvror]

I just can't stop watching this video, over and over again!!!

[@markjob7736]

Same here. It's so smooth.

[@HenryPerez_royal_hp]

Extremely musical, that is the key!! Amazing drummer and sincerely missed!

[@caspervanhelvoirt]

His feel is legendary... R.I.P. hero

[@TylerHNothing]

i came to see him play meshuggah

[@박성희-p7z]

Yeah I misread it too.

[@brdrake765]

Yep. Got me too.

[@nickrobinson2833]

He figures out how to play Bleed in a half time feel

[@djd829]

+1 here

[@harryxiro]

same

[@blodekont5458]

one hell of a thinking, technical drummer.. what loss R.I.P

[@Grayham4]

In it For the Memes so you don’t think porcaro was a great technical drummer?

[@blodekont5458]

Not your bitch, and you are the idiot... read and UNDERSTAND hwat you read, nimrod!

[@blodekont5458]

@@Grayham4 ...dipshit... Jeff Died.. THAT is a LOSS .. you realllllllly are stupid...

[@Grayham4]

Blode Kont why are you calling me stupid, I was defending you

[@AdeptArin]

@@Grayham4 perhaps a mistake?

[@bencaruso1346]

RIP Jeff Porcaro, legendary drummer, Super musical genius and super friend to so many. What a great man, What a legend.

[@MindBat]

Who in their miserable and despicable life would thumb down this video?

[@pbaker7160]

Someone who wants attention for being a complete ass hat. There was nothing negative about Jeff or his drumming.

[@peggyrannick7812]

Someone, who is extremely jealous.... Jeff Fabulous Porcaro ❤️

[@ndzapruder]

Angry young pounders convinced their 1/16 rolls are dope af.

[@jeffreyalexander9274]

Chad Smith

[@phammoura1]

I know right? Why on earth would anyone thumbs down this video?

[@OffRoader1287]

What amazes me is that Jeff doesn't even put effort on hitting the drums! Truly Marvelous!

[@paulseano5100]

Jeff was an incredible composer, arranger and sensational drummer. Iconic drumbeats that are printed indelibly in our percussive minds. Jeff will be missed by many.

[@wyattdawg]

"it should sound something like this..."

[@Grayham4]

In it For the Memes what’s your issue dude? are you so stuck up you have to reply to everyone’s comment that’s impressed by this part?

[@goesjem]

@In it For the Memes Double paradiddle actually with two straight paradiddles on beats 3 and 4.

[@technerdbird]

@In it For the Memes "pradiddle"

[@chicobellini6297]

This man was and still is the best drummer on the planet!!!!! Goddammed he had the best grooves for every song! And all his grooves sounded so good. Its a shame he died so young, because of him I started drumming. He will be missed but his music lives on for ever! I still get tears in my eyes If I hear some old Toto songs especially where Jeff played the drums. It does something with me, I never had that feeling with any other artist out there. He was my drum hero, and I really miss him. God bless you Jeff in heaven! Bye Superman!🙌🏻

[@tinataylor1896]

I love listening to Jeff explain how he came up with his shuffles. He had a knack for teaching. He and Mike are sorely missed.

[@davyboy9397]

I don't know why, but of all the great drummers that have passed, his loss hits me the hardest. I feel like I have lost a friend, a teacher, a mentor not to mention one of the top 5 greatest drummers to ever live.... 😢

[@jdlm1967]

One of the finest drummer (along with Carlos Vega who also had that "special feel") Im glad that Steve Gadd is still with us!

[@Retroscoop]

I vaguely also remember one or another Canadian Neil who is said to be able the drums rather well. And what about the guy who followed up the regretted Jeff P ?

[@TronciM]

Benoit Vanhees neil peart maybe

[@am3986]

Carlos Vega!!!!

[@roelmd8907]

Jeff P, Carlos Vega and Vinnie Colaiuta!

[@sirius8103]

What do you think of Simon Philipps ?

[@johnshirk6626]

Is there any doubt why this man is still revered-20 some years after his death?

[@bright632]

John Shirk None whatsoever. Must get a copy of this album again. Haven't heard it since I ditched my vinyl.

[@lewisfirth5242]

Such an incredibly groovy player. There's a reason he's on so many recordings. And all that with a head full of weed and a serious cardiovascular disease. Jeff was THE dude.

[@tata67603]

John Shirk no!!!!!!!!

[@mcfly3510]

NO

[@curiousnomad]

It’s striking how consistent each stroke, tones, spaces, etc are. The consistency and precision ( without being stiff sounding) are really important in his playing.

[@bigbromiki1]

I wish he was still here

[@nielswil]

We all wish this.

[@allanmaulana85]

Yes we are.

[@stefanolo2]

So happy I had the fortune to watch him/TOTO live in 1988. Unforgettable.

[@M_Dutch97]

Still my favorite drummer. RIP Jeff I miss your groove in Toto songs these days. Don't get me wrong because Simon Philips is an amazing drummer but it's just not the same :(

[@gooberthorpos8195]

I don't listen to any of toto's new stuff. It's not the same without the two late porcaros.

[@woodshed_moments]

I miss Jeff Pocoro’s playing, he and his brother Steve I met, Over in the good old San Fernando valley, then ended up running into Jeff later to which he was a customer of mine for a bit, right up until the last year before he passed away, what an amazing and remarkable talent this guy was...Not too many drummers play like him - His legacy will live on through the drummers who esteem his influence through their play.

[@steveschrader9250]

Dude is just awesome! Glad we have videos like this and his music to enjoy forever.

[@danielpincus221]

I can't get over the commanding sound of his voice. Total serious, totally directive, without hostility.

[@mikecicco2775]

This guy is just absolutely ridiculous!! It’s not just the groove but it’s also the way he hits the drums . Sure other people can copy what he’s doing but it’ll never sound the same . Phenomenal, Phenomenal player!

[@zeppelinrules1077]

Perfection on the drums, theres no other way to describe his playing. EVERYTHING he does just sounds fucken incredible and he made it look so easy

[@mikeyohe4750]

No doubt that he’s one of the all time great drummers.

[@andreahoffman2449]

SOOOOOOOO IMPRESSING! BEYOND BELIEF! JP Smooth Groove ❤watching these types of videos makes me just fall in love even more! He was beyond the best!

[@CirclingtheFringes]

You can try to explain this to me a thousand times, i will never understand 😂. Just awesome stuff.

[@Prog4Prog]

Happy Jeff Porcaro day! 25 years gone - never forgoten. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@Shepthebassman91]

Such a legend...and such a great teacher, going through each concept thoroughly and showing how it should be done! Breaking it down and then sculpting it back into the original feel with all the components included

[@mmoumdji]

Wow, this is so inspiring. Thanks for posting!

[@jerryonspeed]

+mmoumdji You nail it! Cheers, Jerry

[@Romans219]

Will always be my favorite drummer for many reasons and Toto is my favorite band

[@vittoriomarano8230]

The ideas and the poetic of Toto and of Jeff...are of its special kind. Priceless.

[@garyd7738]

As a longtime professional drummer, my soul misses you every day. God bless

[@emlix1]

Jeff Porcaro had some SERIOUS chops. He was possibly the best session drummer of all time, and in the top twenty most influential drummers ever.

[@nancystanley3747]

Being that I am not a drummer what are chops and grooves? Drum beats???

[@pastorpaulfbc]

@@nancystanley3747 CHOPS -- chiefly US, informal : skill or excellence in a particular field or activity (such as acting or playing music) It's a challenging role that will give him a chance to show off his acting chops. [=to show his talents as an actor]

[@pastorpaulfbc]

@@nancystanley3747 GROOVE -- In music, groove is the sense of an effect ("feel") of changing pattern in a propulsive rhythm or sense of "swing". In jazz, it can be felt as a quality of persistently repeated rhythmic units, created by the interaction of the music played by a band's rhythm section (e.g. drums, electric bass or double bass, guitar, and keyboards). Groove is a significant feature of popular music, and can be found in many genres, including salsa, rock, soul, funk, and fusion.

[@gsmeeuwsen]

One of my favorite grooves EVER... RIP Jeff.

[@iamL1ZARD]

What is special about jeff is that you can close your eyes or hear a unfamiliar track and know immediately who is playing drums on every song. Silky smooth profile on sessions, album work and his raw talent in Toto. He is my favorite drummer because he is one of the only musicians that could walk into a door and tell people like Michael Jackson or Elton John that he will find the missing piece to an amazing record.

[@funklover24]

I love Jeff's approach checking out different versions and variations. ALL are brillant, but the one he has chosen finally is the best. :)

[@bday55]

1st.. The DX7, THE keyboard of the 80's...then there's Jeff and his whole other-world talented family. So glad these videos exist. I'm not even a drummer,

[@khabriel]

The precision, the organisation of the whole demonstration is a masterclass itself

[@ViziaFilms]

Damn...that pocket, the sound, groove and mind set. 2024 and we miss Jeff Porcaro like crazy RIP

[@wherz1378]

That subtle ruff at 3:03 right before the final groove is priceless! Sounds SO good!!! I bought this VHS the day it came out. still have the booklet that came with it. I just noticed something interesting... Jeff telegraphs (with his upper body) the cymbal hits about two beats before he ads the different textures. This groove is funky beyond belief!!! Thanks Jeffrey.

[@Gavdrums]

What was the name of this VHS? Would love to watch the full thing

[@joelvillabon8541]

Im a drummer, and I find this so smooth. Its simply so brilliant!

[@arturx6965]

This is one of my all-time favourite drum videos.

[@luzier13x]

now that's a master.

[@MattBlackParis]

I don't know anything about drums. Just a name. Jeff Porcaro.

[@thatbloodywoman2221]

That's all we need to know. :D

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

That Bloody Woman agree.

[@robertcombs9364]

one of the most requested studio drummers ever.

[@MichaelBartlettGuitar]

Speechless. There are drummers and then there are musicians who happen to play drums

[@Max-Mustermann46]

Jeff plays it very easily, but it's very difficult to imitate... The timing and the groove is something no one else can imitate.

[@mxfxdlg]

Jeff could make pudding cups sound like a symphony! He left a huge hole in music. When I think of what we've all miss d out on since he left us, I want to cry.

[@gdj6298]

It ain't what you do.......etc

[@jayjones9051]

Any musician from TOTO is a Master Classman !!! That drum class was on point and instructional as hell , and i'm not even a drummer. Smooth as hell!!!

[@vewilli]

Mushanga is from my absolute favorite TOTO album „The Seventh One“.

[@ARJIT-lf3po]

mine too❤

[@dlgnlwls84]

Legend. See how he builds up the groove guys,,,, legend

[@allanmaulana85]

True!

[@coconutgrovemusicnz]

The heart of an artist at work......Miss you Jeff

[@pedromelgarracine5068]

I'm really impressed of how much of a genious he was, it's a delight to listen to this guy playing the drums

[@talister106]

A master of rhythm who made my musical journey enjoyable, thank you.

[@scaramouche11]

Jeff Porcaro wasn't just a drummer... He was a groove magician!

[@andreahoffman2449]

Thank you for posting this video! ⭕⭕🎶🎼‼️

[@rhsmonsterboys]

It’s not just what you play it’s how you play it ..... and Jeff is the master at both ..... miss this guy so much 🙁

[@sweetwilliam5150]

Loved watching Jeff's videos growing up. A genius.

[@porcumauro]

Awesome groove! In the first bar the sticking is LRLRRL(L)RLRRL(L) with a PARADIDDLE starting on the second beat (between toms and snare drum) end a PARADIDDLEDIDDLE starting on the end of the third beat (between the rim of the second tom and the hi-hat). The ghost stroke occurs on the snare on the “i” just after the beat 3 backbeat. In the fourth bar the sticking is pretty much the same, but the PARADIDDLEDIDDLE is played between the toms and the snare drum (2° Tom-1°Tom-Floor Tom-Floor Tom-Snare-Snare, the last stroke is a ghost note). The bass drum plays every single quarter note. Enjoy it!

[@panzerken]

you confuse the f out of me.

[@emlix1]

I'll take your word for it! That's the sort of chops he had.

[@impulsivedesigns]

Practice your rudiments slowly. That's all you need to pull this off.

[@enricovarraflythegroove]

The greatest among the greats ❤️

[@mariakelly1059]

Jeff Porcaro: The Man, The Myth, The Legend! Rest In Peace, one of my childhood heroes.

[@marinman3551]

Really and honestly the guy was such a wonderful musician, always played for the music, he added colour that made the music he contributed to so beautiful

[@NotDingse]

Crazy to think I could play this back when I was like 13. I’ve totally forgotten it and can almost not comprehend it, when seeing him play it... always remember to practice people!

[@stevenraparelli3396]

Jeff Porcaro is still teaching. I like to watch these videos because you see real genius coupled with his ability to teach. Amazing.

[@oceanopty]

Master Drummer! Miss U Jeff!

[@allanmaulana85]

So sad, he left us so early.

[@Sneixx]

No he didn't, I've seen him so many times here in youtube! ;D

[@funklover24]

Yes, this is really great, but I would give a lot for hearting Jeff live again. ;)

[@RodVenice]

Un grandísimo Genio. Merecíamos más de tu arte. Simon fué un grandioso sucesor, pero no quita ni por un momento tu cuantiosa perdida. Eres Grande, Jeff... Te recordamos siempre junto a tu hermano Mike. Dos Leyendas!!

[@RafaelFerreira-fi8we]

Holy crap, Jeff is the master!!!

[@gdj6298]

His patterns were so insidiously interesting to the ear, but not distracting from the rest of the music - it just never sounded as if he was overplaying. All hail the subtle power of ghost notes, eh !

[@reallivehumandrummer4438]

I remember his VHS video that this is from 20 some years ago. This was one of the better things on it. He was underrated in my opinion probably because he wasn't a flashy player. He was always all about enhancing the song.

[@WilsteinModellbahn]

correctly!!!

[@reallivehumandrummer4438]

@@JC-sj2pd He was known on the inside and like most great studio drummers was not a flashy player live. He would never play a drum solo. He did gain notoriety with the massive success of toto but I dont think the average drummer knew much about his recording history, appreciated how solid he was or his ability to lay down just the right track for almost anything. I hope I'm wrong tho.

[@brettpair6485]

When he passed he was the most recorded drummer of all time .The cats in the industry knew his genius they certainly didnt underrate him ...you are correct that the general publuc didnt realise it unfortunately

[@Cre8teQ]

Brings back memories. I bought the VHS of this as a kid👍🏻

[@felixcaspari]

This tape is epic. We've seen it in the midst 90s endless times. I love the internet to bring up the good old stuff again 🤗

[@luke0833]

“It should sound something like this...” I get a thrill every time I hear it.

[@starttodrum685]

Thanks for posting this. This song brought back some great memories of when I bought this album. I subscribed. kenn

[@IslandDigital]

Greatly missed. Love and Prayers to Jeff AND Mike’s families. Both were amazing musicians.

[@nicklangmusic]

Man, beyond the cool pattern, I’m just blown away by how damn GOOD he sounds!