My Top 10 Favorite Tenor Features! (part 1)

[@EMCproductions]

What tenor features should I do for part 2?

[@avenreed1477]

Do a top 10 snare feature

[@receiverofmemory1622]

Another super good tenor feature is from the 2019 Cadets during their "Do Better" segment

[@CaptainKylan]

The opening tenor feature to RCC 2010 The three mallet tenor feature from RCC 2011 The closer feature from Rhythm X 2009 The feature in Blue Devils 2014 The Dartmouth HS 2012 Every-member-plays-tenor feature (might even be appropriate to dress up as a chicken for that one) Broken City 2018 ?Pre-closer? feature (I don't know, the one what which they play on the 4 drum and such) Phantom Regiment 2010 SCV 2019 Bluecoats 2013 Bluecoats 2015

[@mrobartmusic]

Cavaliers 2017 Spinning Tenor Feature.

[@brothaNblue]

Pulse 2010 closer.

[@mantistoboggan2599]

“Guys idk if I can play this one” *plays the lick flawlessly*

[@n.a.p.]

I was on the NSU tenor line that year you are insane for learning that bro we big fans 💯🙏🏽

[@EMCproductions]

You guys killed it!

[@n.a.p.]

👀👀 i need to start practicing again 😭

[@kimquinn2778]

MDFS….💚💛

[@joemuthaoggabogga5652]

How did you even get chops like that bro 😂

[@CaptainKylan]

Your editing on the 2000 Cadets tenor feature is incredible. I watched the entire thing, then had to rewind because I realized that it shouldn't be possible... The way you pass behind your own back is seamless.

[@wallybrown1341]

Pretty sure he just clones himself.

[@rimenuir910]

The NSU one is insane because it was a one and done solo. They spend countless hours prepping for their band season (more so than the PWIs) during the summer and also during the actual season. These dudes could crank and they were doing it in the band battle against NCAT (Cold Steel) and absolutely stomped them. This was also the event that they debuted their system blue drums. Being in Norfolk at the time, it rocked the drum community out there showing that the NSU line was the top in the nation.

[@Thomas_Varnell]

I knew Norfolk State drumline was crazy but gah DAMN that was nuts

[@benpittman2851]

I don’t know if EMC is being sarcastic or totally serious when he says, “I don’t know if I can play this one guys” after watching every solo. Either way those chops are insane!

[@tObito687]

he must've been. he's been writing ridiculous stuff for himself to play for years now lol i dont see why he wouldnt have the chops

[@SkinnyGeorge]

Eric this is absolutely incredible. The tenor features are ok. I’m talking about you playing all of them!!! Haha you’re a legend!

[@Goalie29]

Good morning! This is video number 37 of me asking Eric to make a set of tenors out of differently sized or tuned snare drums. Happy holidays!

[@theredneckdrummerco.6748]

I believe in your cause

[@millie_drums]

@@theredneckdrummerco.6748 me too o7

[@EMCproductions]

@@millie_drums me three

[@uria711]

I agree

[@zealousnote4239]

@@EMCproductions …foreshadowing?? (Wish me luck I’m trying out for tenors in my school battery in 1 week)

[@thunderwarp13842]

Man that MDF$ quad feature is my favorite too! One of the best HBCU lines!

[@Nataliegolds_]

👆👆👆. 👈👉. 👆👆👆

[@safersephiroth943]

Norfolk is the only hbcu with legit chops like this. Incredible.

[@shift3071]

⁠@@safersephiroth943have you seen ncats quints ???

[@Fat2FitDrummah]

Bro! Super cool that you learned the MDF$ Tenor Feature! This vid definitely gets a Thumbs Up!!!! All these features were RIDICULOUS!

[@ethanschneider625]

SCV 2016 Tenor Break is sick. That line was full of monsters

[@kevinb9790]

Yes!

[@antoniokofoed7139]

That whole show is amazing

[@donovandonnelly1658]

I was hoping someone would mention that show. Insane line, top to bottom. (No bias lol)

[@Hughkulele]

center quad was my section leader thru highschool. he's a beast

[@SALEENS7GTR5]

"idk if i can play all these, my chops arent what they used to be" * plays every single feature perfectly *

[@Nataliegolds_]

👆👆👆. 👈👉. 👆👆👆

[@Chairoum]

i never was interested in band until i watched your videos, i may be late but last year was my first year of percussion and i love it! watching your content inspired me to want to practice and train to possibly play professionally, thank you EMC Productions

[@Nataliegolds_]

👆👆👆. 👈👉. 👆👆👆

[@jackthecommenter2768]

Do it

[@richdelmazzio9890]

I am very flattered that my UP Tenor feature made your list! Love your videos! Wishing you all the best

[@trevorjenkins2553]

As a student in the Norfolk State University band (not in percussion) it’s very cool to see us get recognition on other KZbin channels.

[@safersephiroth943]

Best hbcu band in the country imo. The rest need to take notes when y’all perform.

[@kevinskoien6165]

Your chops are, to quote one of my favorite KZbin watch reviewers, Nico, GOD-TIER.

[@molybdnum]

That whole NSU event is a marching arts youtube classic, straight to the hall of fame

[@msirious]

I remember watching that '96 UNT show in person. That brings back some memories. Won the '96 HS PASIC and lived 20 minutes from UNT. That was such a crazy show.

[@cavalier40]

Bill Bachman is one of the coolest guys ever. I was on tour as a support staff member when he was the tenor tech for Magic in 02. Also never say you dont have the cops.

[@ChaseBlasingame]

Huge props to you for playing all these! And for the editing. Very impressive!

[@AlexMartin011]

Yeah! The NSU one made my head explode. It made Tito Puente wake up for a hot minute.

[@dancedimensionsva4703]

Yesssssssss....the (Norfolk State University's Spartan Legion) Million Dollar Funk Squad is at #1 as usual!!! Thanks for the love!! 💚💛💚💛 I see you MDFS!!!!!

[@aaronlong6260]

Best video so far. Never noticed broken drum 3 in totem. NSU tuned the system blue quads so well

[@rspeck]

Mad respect for the UNT feature.

[@EmoryGT99]

It was very similar to the Velvet Knights 1995 tenor feature. I think a lot of those guys marched both.

[@IMightBeFishing]

You are a gift to tenor drummers everywhere

[@GeekyGarden]

I'm so stinkin' old. I remember seeing the Cadets 2000 show my senior year of high school. It was mind blowing then, and still mind blowing 25 years later. That whole show was amazing.

[@wjbmusic3944]

The Cavaliers 2011 Tenor Feature needs some love! Simple but effective. One of the reasons I got into drum corps!

[@cjt217]

Knew the 2000 Cadets one was coming. Really an incredible feature

[@Nataliegolds_]

👆👆👆. 👈👉. 👆👆👆

[@jeremyquiros5483]

I was hoping RCC 09 would be on this list. The entire show was beastly.

[@MALBITZ71]

We had a lot of influence from UNT in Madison Scouts in 1991 when I marched. Jeff Moore and Dan Neimeyer were both alumns. There were parts from the 96 solo we played in 91. Much respect for those folks still to this day! I kind of feel like the old guy yelling "Back in My day"...

[@oturamun7820]

I marched the 93 UNT Pasic Tenor line with Dan, Mike Duffy, Quiyan Murphy and Robert Anderson. Similar Tenor that year but 96 was next level. Shouts to Anooj Thacker who's probably the main reason the 96 joint goes down in history. The speeeeeeeeeeed.

[@traviss7740]

that cadets 05 was my favorite back in the day. I remember learning it my sophomore year in HS and playing it all the time.

[@EanGoreham]

That NSU feature is historic. James is insane hahaha

[@paracite366]

An absolute unit, glad to have marched with you boys 🙏

[@vidviewer92]

RCC 2011’s tenor break is real tasty. Short though. Love this video!!

[@qtthagod]

The work you do to put out this content is insane! That NSU was my favorite.

[@robertgarza466]

Always loved the BD tenor solo from Tommy in 1990. Would love to see that one. Thanks for the video.

[@plant_trees_kg]

It was crazy how every time you said you thought you wouldn't be able to play, you still pulled it off!

[@michaelterragni9100]

2007 RCC is one of my favorites. Sean Vega 1997 I&E is awesome as well

[@zoomlensshow]

"Don't know if I'll be able to play this one guys" immediately into soul ripping sweeps

[@igotthchop]

Aside from the mad ramming, it is also fun to see your real appreciation & excitement of the original performances! Passion behind the skills!

[@RWQMUZK]

“These guys are MONSTERS” -EMC aka THE BIGGEST MONSTER OF THEM ALL.. great work 💪🏾💯💥⚡️

[@thomasmcdonald2219]

The 2000 cadets drum feature is one of my favorites of all time. That pulse tenor player is the massive drummer I’ve ever seen in a line, is he a Georgia bulldog football player? Dude, you can play anything.

[@theTenorDrummer]

Those are some crazy licks! Not sure if I have chops for all that, great job

[@sdevans2]

Man you’re a beast. So impressive…tons of talent!

[@Corrections101]

I have always love the 1993 Cadets tenor feature while charging the front sideline

[@PALMERMEDIA]

Been following for year's man! You are the truth!

[@Nick-hc2nr]

You’re such a god damn monster for playing all of these !! Been watching you forever man I love it love you and good morning 😂

[@jeffsilva9754]

Very cool man, awesome! Do the 03 UP tenor feature. That was a fun one. Also, Rhythm X 05 or 06 as well.

[@Nataliegolds_]

👆👆👆. 👈👉. 👆👆👆

[@dtrpunk]

2000 Cadets has always been my favorite show. It holds a special place for me as it was my freshman year and I was on the snare line and just loved the idea and power of drum corp and it’s high level of skill and musicianship. I’ve played the poor quality video of this show to almost all peers and then students of mine so they know what Drumline can and should be all about.

[@blainetrahan8883]

Dude, these line are awesome!!! Great job playing them.

[@taylormaid6721]

Saw the title and came looking for MDF$, number 1, did not disappoint…BEHOLD

[@christopherparker8477]

The video editing in the 2000 Cadets feature is no joke. Well done! And I guess the playing was also good

[@sodanomusic]

Sheeeeessssssh you did the Norfolk one real nice.

[@MillCreekDrumline]

You’re nuts bro- it’s not lost on me how much work you put into this video! That UNT solo was fuckin nuts ✊

[@PepeTheJonkler]

That Cadets feature from 2000 inspired the Jacksonville State University Marching Southerners' 2012 quad break during the drum solo. They played a strikingly similar part. I was JSU Q' 2016, but never realized that's where '12's break came from.

[@malightingcreator3722]

Nice. I saw RCC 2022 in person, it was insane.

[@haikaido]

I used to watch a lot of Bill Bachman youtube videos, but you have taken that spot now lol.

[@franz_brandonn]

My instructor was part of the 2009 RCC snare line that show was insane in a total.

[@jonathangonsalves9124]

This video is fantastic my guy! I'm good friends with Rdavidr. We might have meet one time on tour but let's get together and drum next time your in Richmond, VA!

[@williampletcher8091]

Catching up on unwatched EMCproductions videos ... under THIS account! With Ads!!! Earning Eric the big bucks!!!

[@grantoldblueeagle]

You are actually a living god on drums dude .if I wore a hat 🎩 I would take it off to you .🤘🎼

[@kevinhateswriting]

Cadets 2000 is probably the most fun to watch show of all time, and that drum feature is the best part of it.

[@Nataliegolds_]

👆👆👆. 👈👉. 👆👆👆

[@thunderwarp13842]

9:03 Amazing editing

[@Nataliegolds_]

👆👆👆. 👈👉. 👆👆👆

[@jcrawford068]

Easy by today's standards, but Bayonne '82 tenor feature- Black Market Juggler. BTW your chops are insane.

[@j.franknash8989]

I love how you say "I'm gonna try to play this", lol

[@BDdrumline08]

Long time subscriber. First time commenter - you sir are the man.

[@alexalmond6862]

That NSU line is actually insane

[@Stu-Houston]

I know it’s not really a big solo but the tenor lick that kicks off the Cadets 2005 feature is one of my favorite licks of all time. Would’ve loved to have seen that as an honorable mention.

[@DraggrunningMania]

You are officially goated bro🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@ghyprh]

"Do they scout out all of the local I&E champions for this school?" 🤣🤣

[@Notimp0rtant523]

Fun fact about that Cadets 05 feature - the sixth bar, count three, the scrape on the inverted puhduhduh is 3 - 4 of the guy next to you, and then the accent on that is on the drum 3 of the guy next to you. That’s right. They had a cross-set scrape. I promise you, if you look at it, it’s real. I had the privilege of studying from someone on the 05 Cadets quad line and had this confirmed. This also makes Cadets 05 the second Cadets quads feature to require three sets of quads to play correctly, after Cadets 2000. I think there might be some flams missing from the 2000 feature too ngl, transcriptions fault not the players fault

[@MyChannel-om3gg]

These are all fire!! Your playing is great too!! 2009 BD Tenor Feature

[@marcsherman6803]

Holy smokes and wow. Chopmaster award for sure.

[@jesseglenn8803]

Buccaneers '09 is my favorite quad break.

[@lestersys]

How did you do that video for #4!? Wow, kinda blew my mind a little! The crossing over was so smooth!

[@Jojo_jomo]

I was in that NSU crowd lol

[@christiancole1128]

Carmen Heights Indoor did a really crazy tenor feature in 2019. Maybe you should learn that

[@seanbravo813]

Chino hills has feeder schools, like theyre trained since middle school or even elementary i think. My tech has a friend who is chino’s tech

[@scv1981]

Super job! You got Chops

[@Drummerguy123]

Reading Buccaneers 2009 is easily my favorite tenor break of all time.

[@Mikester147]

lets goooo pulse 2017 tenor feature is gas 🔥🔥

[@matticus2788]

My high school instructor played snare for that 96 UNT A-Line.

[@Corrections101]

Also love the 2014 Blue Devils tenor feature.... but who knows, I am a brass guy lol

[@bdguy99]

The tenor revolution started in about ‘89-‘90. BD ‘90 would have been a good tribute to the beginnings of the awakening of what tenor lines could achieve.

[@epicpercussion571]

Great video, great editing, great sampling of some great tenor lines, and great drumming! How much time to you out into learning all of these beats and putting a video like this together?

[@EMCproductions]

Thanks! This video took about 5 days to make.

[@rrzamudio]

For us viewers, this video alone is a reason to upgrade your Patreon tier. For me, this is like a bucket-list of tenor breaks. I think I’ll start with #10. 😅

[@GridLockVR]

I just searched up tenor sticks for my tenor pad ima get for my birthday and this just pops up I love it

[@barrymonroy7138]

Eric !!!! Your my Hero.!!!!

[@RedDogMamaHD]

😉 3 hours ago, I was still at the Hospital recovery room after my Total Knee Replacement. Now, I am finally able to watch this and leave a comment!!! (And finally complete my Scavenger Hunt Quiz!) .... WHAT??? You stopped it at 4 PM (Eastern time?) ... and unfortunately, I was in recovery and then forced to listed to surgery discharge instructions and learn how to walk on my new knee!!! Loopy Grandma is so sad! 😥 (All I really wanted was a screen print with me listed with the score of 100! ) 😘 That's OK, I'm over it now! 🔥🥁🔥🥁 🔥

[@keithbarnes9419]

Get well soon LGM, gota get back on that food truck.

[@RedDogMamaHD]

@@keithbarnes9419 Definitely! 😘

[@dinkindane]

Hey EMC, can you add the Blue Devils 2017 Tenor feature into the next one of these?

[@barrymonroy7138]

Eric!!! That number #1 should've gone down in the Gunis book of Records...!!!

[@derrisleemusic1998]

EMC: “I don’t know if I’ll be able to play this one.” **Proceeds to completely CRUSH the excerpt** Me: 😂😂😂❤❤❤️🔥💀

[@paulblichmann2791]

A mandatory 6-8 seconds of every drum corps show.

[@marcushawkinsmusic]

Bravo!!! PHD in tenors

[@BullyThaKidd]

How the f did you pull off the bit at 9:00 on for that demo... what sorcery are you using... I need to know for my own youtube purposes

[@PJDiazHidalgo]

Infinity 2019 tenor feature was INSANE

[@itchey911]

Hey being Canadian! I have never played in a marching band or or whatever they call it okay band that has halftime show sort of deal with full on band. But I do love how much it takes to do what you do for the love of what you! Man the last 3 videos and you trying to play was so epic sounding!! Would you ever Consider trying to find a Canadian school or group to feature and International groups at some point in the future....??

[@Nataliegolds_]

👆👆👆. 👈👉. 👆👆👆

[@joegumble7028]

Amazing! Is there anything you can’t play!? I always liked Cavalier’s 2002 tenor feature.

[@Nataliegolds_]

👆👆👆. 👈👉. 👆👆👆

[@kimquinn2778]

Imagine the entire MDFS DRUMLINE!!! Check them out!

[@lucasmansier]

Eric needs to make a set of toobig tenors (drum 1 = 12in, 2 = 14, 3 = 15, 4 = 16) it’d be cool to see a set of heavy bass tenors 😂