NATE SMITH: "RIVER"

[@dominikn19]

On December 14th 2023, I woke up at 5 AM to listen to the new Pocket Change album before school. I was so tired, but I literally couldn’t wait. I was stunned by the first five tracks and inspired to study each and every note as soon as I got home. The first time I listened to "RIVER" though was unlike anything I had ever experienced. Those textures of the riveted ride at the very beginning immediately gave me impressions of liquidity and fluidity - so smooth. I kept my eyes closed the entire time. When I read the title of the piece, I was at a loss for words. It reminded me of the incredible expressiveness of this beautiful instrument. However, it takes a true master to convey such complex emotions and associations. I found my idol in Nate Smith. Kudos.

[@blaisee1977]

well said brother!

[@alanissexy99]

W comment

[@jimbobmaximus515]

He's not a patch on Lars Ulrich tho 😅

[@vonbleak101]

Cant wait until the album is finished... Great drum tracks - lets see what the bass and other elements bring to the mix...

[@highseassailor]

OMGoodness!!! Listening to this with my nice headphones vs. Just the device speaker... I can feel that brush stroke lovingly swiping against my soul. Thank you for sharing what you do so well!!!

[@EXTRA300s]

Nate Smith: King of pocket. This is great to listen to, as always.

[@MrGuitaroo1]

Nate Smith is a rich player : Simple but complex, technical but musical, subtle but elegant. It's not for everybody because you need an experienced hears to appreciate the level of mastering of this series of dry drumming. But I have good hope even beginners like me who have taste for drumming can get dazzled just by the fluidity, the tone, the groove, the ingenuosity.

[@JamesHunterRoss]

At first, I thought there was a backing track... but he's working the hat too... this is so musical, sick!

[@ericyocklovich4126]

love to be able to see you in central PA

[@flaggdrummer]

Insane!!!!!!!❤

[@michaelluong6484]

Minimal yet so amazingly expressive. Thank you for sharing your craft, Nate!

[@tobieaina]

WOW, simply sublime Nate!

[@xavierm.9265]

You make me want to play music 24/7…that’s powerful Sir!

Thank U nate!! we love you!

[@SturleyArt]

So inspiring, thank you for sharing.

[@lucasgrape8576]

Nice, just watched some older stuff and bang this comes out. Thanks Nate, keep on pocketing!

[@drawingdownthestars]

So beautiful.

[@cooldebt]

An absolute masterpiece in solo drummimg 💖

[@fun364]

Amazing 🔥🔥🔥

[@garysmith3173]

Just beautiful.

[@gregedenfield1080]

another banger...love this dooooooode.

[@andrey_s_2]

Perfect!

[@ZOB4]

The coolest man.

[@Robert_Herring]

Magnificent

[@Bill-Hicks-ashtray]

Pocket master 🔥

[@storerestore]

Snare ASMR

[@user-KRS77]

❤️🥁❤️

[@nickmurphy5960]

Nate tapping a pen on a desk and Id watch

[@piotrekprzewozniak4264]

Pozdrawiamy! :)

[@Joshn714]

Certified head banger

[@joelwrolstad945]

where is the shaker? how is he making that sound....off his heel somehow?

[@tommytrottier6100]

On a track, he prob playing to a click

[@spacewalden8358]

Nice beater !

[@draganokic2696]

👑

[@thetruthrenegade]

God does Nate's playing, Nate's body is just a vessel for the magic he creates. I only screw around playing drums but when I see him play with only a snare, a tom and bass drum and a few cymbals, you realize it has nothing to do with equipment and everything to do with the player.

[@HRRRRRDRRRRR]

Ah yes, people can't be great, just magic man.

[@classicalteacher]

Dynamically dynamic.

[@c3N3q]

Beautiful fat sound, even with only a small Bluetooth speaker. 👍👍👍

[@viktorcooper5675]

Вот это да! )

[@miltonfelix3839]

No comment ❤

[@Jesus248]

❤

[@lucmichel7588]

👍👍👌

[@JaviCDrums]

Max Roach vibes Nate 🔥

[@vladimirskripnik5568]

inb4 Alistair Taylor drops a banger with this one

[@theelephant2887]

Yeah man. Scramble those eggs

[@dizmix]

😎

[@ethanrin9518]

Dunno why, I think this guy should play with... Let's say a couple of guitarists and a bass player. I think they would absolutly kill it

[@synthclub]

Pocket change 1 & @2 are 'sample cds' for music producers.. this is an ad.

[@JKLMNOP123]

Nate is busting a rap verse with those brushes

[@davidhamilton7780]

#toocoolforschool

[@larrytemple86]

NATE THE GREAT ❓️👀👍

[@OleksiiTheAngry]

So tasty ❤

[@grecofolkesson6924]

Hmmmm!

[@gorda.drums38]

I wish you were my father.

[@bevandavison1178]

Obviously couldn't find the right pair of sticks and opted for the brushes

[@normalizedaudio2481]

KZbin sucks. You guys should be practicing.