Nate Morton Drum Cam 74 - Grammy Premiere 2025 Show Opener, Bridge Over Troubled Water

Music has gifted me so many blessings... This past Thursday, Jan 30th, 2025 I was able to participate in the FireAid concert at The Intuit Dome, backing up Tate McRae & Jellyroll. It was a truly special and meaningful night. Yesterday, I was manning the drumset chair for the 67th Annual Grammy Premiere show (This video was the show opener), and as I write now, I've just finished editing this video while awaiting a flight at LAX. I am en route to New Orleans to play in the house band for the NFL Honors Awards Ceremony. I take nothing for granted and consider myself so fortunate to be able to contribute to such incredible events.
This performance features Yolanda Adams, Wayne Brady, Deborah Cox, Scott Hoying, Angelique Kidjo and Taj Mahal performing with the Grammy Premiere Show band under the direction of Musical Director, Cheche Alara.
Random sidenote... I think this might be the longest "drum cam" I've posted... I wanted to not only include the "show opener" performance, but also the next walk-on to illustrate the quickness of some of the turn-arounds... -and yes, on the upstroke for the very last hit of the tune, I hit the underside of my primary crash, knocking the stick out of my hand... lol... See... I make mistakes all the time!
As per usual, I'm just playing the groove the best way I know how... I hope you enjoy! :)
I am available for touring, recording, clinics and private lessons. If interested, head over to natemorton.com.
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This video posted purely for educational purposes.
I am proud of my personal and professional relationships with the following companies:
Pearl Drums & Percussion, Zildjian Cymbals & Sticks, Remo Drumheads, Roland Electronics, Sennheisser, ePad! practice pads, Kelly SHU, Cympad, WingKey and BFSD

[@RalphOnofrio]

The BEST part of the Grammys is the pre-show...Real musicians reading down all that music...Lee Sklar,Dean Parks,YOU...amazing band.

[@KittensgiveMorbogas]

What a joke 😂

[@stixdrmr]

Killin it my brother 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@NathanLampinen]

This makes me so happy to watch! The vibe that radiates from the drums is one of a kind! Joy drips off every note! It's such an inspiration.

[@heg5659]

This is an awesome job to have!

[@brucema12]

Nate, since I first saw you on The Voice, I was so drawn into the grooves you were throwing down that I came back week in and out just to see you and listen! Truly you are a once in a generation musician and you have your craft down brother! And this is just .......wowowowowowowow!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@DrummerJohn]

That cymbal though, knocking the stick right out of your hand, didn’t miss a beat!

[@Drummerjon]

Dude!!! You and Sklar are locked!!!!

[@MichaelMiner-k8b]

Nate, this was so uplifting! Thank you for inspiring your fellow drummers.

[@ezramacarena3406]

No coinci"dance" this video found me. im bout to hit the road for few shows this week and have been struggling with the often times rabbit hole of being a "pro" drummer. been at this for 30 yrs n counting and it can be a struggle true but seeing the above i am reminded that if you aint got passion n spirit bhind what u do ...then get out the way . lol . yo to each they own, but this performance brought it home for me. cant thank u nuff for the inspiration n motivation to always stay true to the divine essence that guides you or at least thats what i got. thanx again n keep shining king! bless you. bless up

[@rudiblankenburg5746]

Thank you Nate, unique experience, you on the drums. In addition, Leland Sklar on bass. Thank you very much for letting me be there. Best regards from Tangermünde / Germany 👍🙏☮

[@colorfree4742]

Right on Nate! Great job brother!!! ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[@jerrymckenzie1858]

I don't have the words to describe my admiration for Nate's drumming and musicality. It just flows out of him.

[@doublejay29]

those show bands always find a reason to play some tower of power! bravo dude, amazing musicianship. piano player havin a blast too!

[@andyxprophet]

That stick went flying! Hahaha. I love that mini-panic attack that comes from all the sudden holding air while drumming. Makes for a good laugh after you're done.

[@SpoogPuff]

I can't thank you enough for sharing this content. You are spectacular man! SOOOOO much better than what they broadcast lol

[@kevinafflack]

Good grief Nate, that was absolutely amazing! So much vibe, energy and the right amount of flash! You've got a new fan for life. Travel safe!

[@phamhuunghia4579]

I love how you flip your left stick backward at 0:17 to prepare for the cross stick coming up

[@declanmills]

This gentleman enjoys his work. Magic.

[@LDdrums20]

It can't get more classy than Nate on the drums

[@michaelhurwitz56]

OMG! How exciting - you're killin' it!

[@u2006]

Nate, you are an absolute JOY to watch! I’ve been a member on your channel for years and always delight in your performances! Thank you so much for putting so much emotion, passion, skills, and talent into all that you do and share! Most importantly, thank you for the joy that I see you bring to all of your performances. Bless you drum brother! Have a great day! ❤🥁🎶👏👏👏

[@gordiew8981]

Nate in the zone!!! Beautiful!!

[@latentsea]

In the live broadcast you you hear an upstruck ghost note “ting” on the crash in perfect time, then stick goes flying. Then the camera (finally) goes to Nate as he reaches for back up stick, while crashing with right hand. . I truly believe the observer effect of the Director calling for “Drum camera ready” “Take drum camera” to Technical Director sent a little energy toward Nate and thus the dis-traction. It’s all spiritual and Nate sure knows how to tap in. Phenomenal player!

[@saintlosangeles6876]

Da' Dawgs be out in force. I can hear Da' Barks all the way down in the pocket and all the way up to the Roof.....Well done Sir as always Love your magical flow..

[@SteveOsborneDrums]

5:10 that stick said I’m out of here!! Nate you are the man!!

[@charlesreavis7189]

Amazing you’re a human and tower above. Thank you so much for this clip. You are the biggest inspiration as a drummer all my respect and love your very biggest fan Chuck wonderful Reavis drummer to the stars

[@hayfordfrempong6369]

Rock On Nate!

[@sfunkycat251]

Bravissimo!

[@brichpmr]

So solid and musical, Nate! And, those Pearl drums sound great.

[@doddsounds7650]

Thank you for posting these, sir! Amazing playing as always.

[@darrengreen4105]

Quality. The awesome kick drum at 1:55 is the bridge over troubled water between Hal Blaine and John Bonham

[@odaydrums]

Great ! the stick drop 😂😂

[@geminidrums5530]

Thank God for the Sick bag!! lol No matter how good or how long you've been playing you are bound to drop a stick!! It's how you recover that matters!!

[@Gauseltown]

Absolutely wonderful Nate. I watched the livestream and it was such a delight to see and hear you all perform. What a great band. Wow. And it sounded amazing. Nice view as always from your Drum Cam. Thank you for sharing. Always a pleasure.

[@Bgibson82]

Same thing happened to me yesterday at church! My recovery was not as smooth though LOL. Awesome Job!!

[@ferchunisdrums]

In the pocket 😄🥁🔥

[@joeljewitt3098]

Just light coming out of you man!

[@closedgate]

That was once awesome an awesome performance. 5:10 where that stick just went "bye-bye!" was the one part they got you on the main camera - how bout that for showmanship from the stick!

[@andrewwarrendrums8969]

This is AWESOME Nate!

[@JohnPRyan363]

Dam son! You were in the groove!

[@zahlu]

So Epic mate .... Loved every second .... Rock On ... Z

[@mars_over]

5:09 even that little mistake was on time. Sounds like it was on the 2nd 16th note of the 4th pulse. Like 1 - - - 2 - - - 3 - - - 4 x - - BAM! Anyway, Nate it would be really cool if you could show how this kind of events are prepared. Are there rehearsals beforehand? or maybe they send you the music sheets and you all get together on the day of the event and just pull it off? Is there room for improvisation? I don't know, but that would be so interesting to see and get your thoughts about the whole process. Thank you for the awesome videos.

[@AbbyMarmionMusic]

Thanks for sharing!

[@voederbietels]

fantastic drumming Nate

[@JoelStevenett]

Beautiful!!!🔥🙏🤘

[@robertciresijr7268]

Killing it my friend!

[@HustonSingletary]

Stick cymbal tap happenstance at 5:07 was incredible

[@DenisRichardJr]

Awesome Nate 🤘:)

[@Darkman24]

Nate and Lee! Lets go!

[@LivioVolpe]

The camera made it seem like you threw the stick on purpose though haha Class act, it sounded amazing.

[@drumdiscussion7776]

nice view Nate !

[@ralfbornheimer6619]

great Drumming

[@JasonMcLemore]

Nate and Leland Sklar holdin it down!

[@luisfernando-mm3jt]

Nice work

[@robjsethna1302]

Is that a brass freefloater he’s playing ? So cool !👍🏼👍🏼

[@KiddiAgnars]

tasteful!

[@idrum.iproduce]

❤

[@DrummerJohn]

Nice recovery from that left hand stick loss! 🤣🫡

[@handidrummer]

Dat boy good

[@rietijauhiainen907]

Wow😀

[@77AndyA]

sick

[@BarryMcCaukiner998]

O man.. thought they were actually gonna play What is Hip

[@Mr._pocket513]

🔥🔥

[@mjhppg791]

To cool

[@makingmusiconline2309]

Amazing! Watching you putting in the accents with the horn stabs and adding in fills ... how much of that comes from the MD originally, and how much is just left to you to use your feel and skill to add that pizzazz?

[@BarryMcCaukiner998]

Nate ..... killer.... what kit is that???

[@KCYT2010]

Damn !

[@JulianFernandez]

yessir

[@greglynch6751]

Absolutely wonderful! I love watching your videos because they always give me ideas and inspire me for when I'm playing. Would you mind sharing what model of K ride you are using?

[@jornthedrummer]

Surprisingly heavy crashes.

[@ronniefrittz1966]

Nice job sir! Is that ride cymbal a K Custom Dark Medium? Very nice wash!

[@RodolfoFrigolettToro]

nice

[@BigBeardedDrummer]

They couldn't wait 2 seconds for the camera angle on the stick drop??!!?

[@ErniLopezOsornio]

is that the Alesis strike multipad or the Roalnd sx pro?

[@NateMortonDrums]

@@ErniLopezOsornio SPD-SX Pro

[@giusepperomano3392]

Non ho sentito Frank ....

[@ericburd]

the drummer didn't even play "what is hip" right....didn't even come close

[@carlcreech3717]

Don't care for this version oat all.