NEW (PART.2) Vinnie Colaiuta compilation

[@kennytesta9312]

Forget being a great drummer he’s probably one of the best Musicians on the planet!

[@johannhauffman323]

The Ultimate Professional Best of the best.

[@jerryolivermason6760]

Simply one of the best. I was high school when I met Vin at P.A.S. in Nashville back in the early 90s. He was the kindest soul to me and my dad. I love this man -through his music!

[@hugolafhugolaf]

Any man who can play jazz, big band, you name it AND a Megadeth album has my respect.

[@mattd4616]

The greatest drummer on the planet, the most versatile

[@donaldmoore4412]

One of the best drummers on the planet.

[@chrismcmullen4525]

Vinnie's and facility and speed is insane, yet his phrasing and musicality is off the charts. Truly a one of a kind individual.

[@sethwexler6910]

anyone that has played with Zappa is a great drummer.

[@SuperFlanders123]

Yup...If you're taking Bozzio's spot,and Bozzio goes onto something different,you're good,end of story.

[@fernandomartincom]

... and Holdsworth and McLaughlin....

[@fernandomartincom]

Gary Husband played with both Holdsworth and McLaughlin Gary Novak played with both Holdsworth and Corea Chad Wackerman played with both Zappa and Holdsworth Vinnie Colaiuta played with all of them: Zappa, Holdsworth, McLaughlin and Corea

[@slickingdom]

14:55 is when I thought I died and went to Heaven!! What Vinnie has done throughout his career in many ways almost seems unprecedented. What a great tribute to a legendary artist!! ❤️🥁🥁🥁

[@kevindurden2880]

What a GIFT to this world this man is !

[@sockeye007]

Steve Vai on Vinnie Colaiuta: "I was just enamored with Vinnie. Back in the Frank days, his whole approach, when I heard Vinnie play, his phrasing - it satisfied something in my heart. It was easy to get certain rhythmic gratification from straight up-and-down-type players. Playing grooves, alternate grooves here and there. But Vinnie just came in and threw a wrench into the works. The guy is an alien. He was able to touch buttons with his sense of polyrhythms that no one has ever done. Frank's band was the perfect soundboard for that. I started transcribing his playing for The Frank Zappa Book. I mean, there's five to six different notations for the hi-hat!" [laughs] "I'll tell you a really great Vinnie story. He's one of the most amazing sight-readers that ever existed on the instrument. One day we were in a Frank rehearsal, this was early '80s, and Frank brought in this piece of music called "Mo 'N Herb's Vacation." Just unbelievably complex. All the drums were written out, just like "The Black Page" except even more complex. There were these runs of like 17 over 3 and every drumhead is notated differently. And there were a whole bunch of people there, I think Bozzio was there." "Vinnie had this piece of music on the stand to his right. To his left he had another music stand with a plate of sushi on it, okay? Now the tempo of the piece was very slow, like "The Black Page." And then the first riff came in, [mimics bizarre Zappa-esque drum rhythm patterns] with all these choking of cymbals, and hi-hat, ruffs, spinning of rototoms and all this crazy stuff. And I saw Vinnie reading this thing. Now, Vinnie has this habit of pushing his glasses up with the middle finger of his right hand. Well I saw him look at this one bar of music, it was the last bar of music on the page. He started to play it as he was turning the page with one hand, and then once the page was turned he continued playing the riff with his right hand, as he reached over with his left hand, grabbed a piece of sushi and put it in his mouth, continued the riff with his left hand and feet, pushed his glasses up, and then played the remaining part of the bar." "It was the sickest thing I have ever seen. Frank threw his music up in the air. Bozzio turned around and walked away. I just started laughing."

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Great story!

[@jplindsay8322]

🗣 VINNIE'S A BEAST!! 🙂💯🎶

[@hjalmarbackstrom5883]

Oh no, here comes that screaming sound again! Best thing ever from my childhood, hahaha!!!

[@jaychun216]

Best drummer of all time. GOAT . No question.

[@kskslslslsoooao]

Why is he better than, say, Dave Weckl?

[@jaychun216]

@@kskslslslsoooao Ask Dave lol

[@kskslslslsoooao]

@@jaychun216 That's the easy way out. I ask you.

[@elpopa34]

Simon Phillips ?

[@freelance_commie]

kskslslslsoooao I feel like anything Vinnie has ever done has been or seemed so effortless. Objectively can shred as well as anyone there has ever been. Subjectively everything I think he does has such soul and flavor and complexity and dynamics and he’s just so insanely solid. Plus he played with Zappa. At a point it’s subjective of course.

[@javila6341]

His playing with Sting is just Stellar...the best music Sting ever made was with Vinnies playing involved !

[@TheMICMusicInspirationChannel]

I preferred Omar.

[@dalerohling5989]

I never heard about Vinnie until I heard him with Jeff Beck live and was absolutely blown away.

[@androiduser1019]

I first became aware of Vinnie back in the 70's. I didn't really get it until I started listen to Frank Zappa. The phrasing, notation, metric modulation, time signature's, etc. I blew my mind!!! I researched his musical history from that point on. Studied out of the same music book's that he studied out of, while he was at Berklee. Gary Chaffee was one of his drum teacher's, that I focused on for year's. Now after 40 years of drumming, I pretty much hung up the drumsticks, but, I will always cherish the knowledge that I have learned, over the years. Vinnie is the most dangerous drummer around. If you don't know who he is....I feel sorry for you...

[@robzalewski1618]

I bought Summoner’s Tales I don’t know how many years ago and got mesmerized by this off beat and on-beat hi hat pattern going back and forth against the kick in Seven Days. I thought to myself who comes up with this stuff? That’s when I became a Vinny fan for life. I had to learn it and it’s drives me crazy still. Nothing but crazy respect for a guy I’d put on the Mt. Rushmore of drumming.

[@BackLooking]

Yeah, Seven Days is an excellent example of a song that can be played on the radio being enjoyed by anybody who doesn´t even play any instrument and still it is a challenge for many experienced musicians to cover properly. This is how the music should be done. It´s approachable to the listener and not at all boring to the player.

[@bobkovach1426]

Ditto, same thoughts. Crazy timing and throughly enjoyed the album.

[@frankierossi494]

Vinnie Boy!!! Frankie Rossi from waaaay BITD . You were kind and humble enough to come see us play with in the 70s. Still Killing it man!!!

[@thedcbroker7264]

Vinnie work with Zappa is still legendary. Zappa didn’t get mainstream AirPlay so most people had never heard of Vinnie. If you ever get some Zappa imports and Vinnie is playing get ready....., it hot!!!! I’m glad chick cores, Joan rivers, and sting has shared this mans talent with the world.

[@dennisjohndreher7258]

Coliauta,Gadd and Porcaro are my favorite drummers. You know it is when you hear them.

[@drumsport]

My top 5 starts with Buddy, Jeff, Vinnie, and Steve, and includes Dave Weckl. Technical wizardry aside, I just wish I could approach the playing of my favorite groover......Jeffrey Thomas Porcaro. RIP JP.

[@carlosmartinez324]

Vinnie is simply wonderful!!!

[@hjalmarbackstrom5883]

8:44 That was unexpected to hear Joni Mitchell like that! I'm guessing that's recorded pretty much directly after his time with Zappa, NICE UPLOAD!

[@Giiiiiiiooooooooo]

4:20 zappa story was awesome lol

[@okgood8529]

Nice seeing some Jimmy Johnson on bass. Love the guy from his IOU days!

[@neonprimate2364]

Always a treat to see Jimmy Johnson holding down the low end. Flawless tone, groove, and tasty ideas.

[@RandyHanley]

His snare sound is so damn unique. It's like dry - firecracker - but sounds good. If most snares try that, they sound choked out.

[@SuperJazzhead]

Best there's ever been in my opinion

[@u.v.s.5583]

My advisor used to have this beautiful wooden drumset and would sometimes play for us. He always said Colaiuta was untouchable.

[@FusionHowie]

Fantastically crafted video to match Vinnie's playing. Great Video ....Thanks for posting this. Peace from Detroit MI.

[@mejsjalv]

The description of Vinnie auditioning for Zappa, sounds pretty much like a freaking nightmare for a musician. Starts at around 04:20. (lmao) He was not looking for good or excellent musicians. He was looking for outstandingly skilled geniuses and proper masters. I'm pretty sure the musicians that didn't make the cut are still excellent. It would be great if there's any footage or audio recording of Zappa auditions.

[@rosiemurray2611]

i am having a fucking panic attack listening to him describe it haha

[@brushman20]

Steve Lukather (brilliant Toto guitarist) was one of the guys that got rejected almost immediately. He’s played with too many artists to count.

[@freelance_commie]

Anyone who got called for an audition alone was a genius top-tier player I’m sure.

[@pobinr]

@@brushman20 probably spotted his massive ego & that he's not actually that good

[@brushman20]

pobinr Nah, Luke is a humble guy. I’ve met and talked to him and he thinks of himself as just another guy. He definitely IS that good tho. If u think he’s not, u don’t know his work very well. Rick Beato puts him in the virtuoso category, and he knows a little bit about the subject.

[@richardlafontaine5049]

I'm gonna sit down now...Vinnie is from another planet ain't he?

[@teebee5236]

Vinny is a lovable monster! Geez how good is that??

[@DH-ij9pe]

The best of the absolute best.

[@wyattoutlaw2370]

First heard vinnie playing with sting ... that 7 days 5:4 beat is sublime.

[@tommix6461]

the best drummer Vinnie

[@travisSimon365]

My favourite playing of Vinnie's is with Sting. It's not my favourite music, nor is it the most technically difficult, but for me, it's the nicest cross-section between technique, musicianship and just 'feel good' stuff. I was lucky enough to see him with Sting and wow was he great.

[@kennytesta9312]

I agree

[@KITLEVEY]

Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, Simon Phillips, and Steve Gadd, top my list of favorite drummers to embarrass myself with.

[@KITLEVEY]

Then you will like Steve Smith & Matt Garstka - We very together on this.

[@alexmook6786]

One name Dave DiCenso...nobody plays like him....and I mean nobody

[@HenryPerez_royal_hp]

Alex Mook that two ton shoe video floating around KZbin is one of the fucking greatest drumming clinics ever, hate how under appreciated Dave is - he’s an animal on the skins!

[@HenryPerez_royal_hp]

Alex Mook that two ton shoe video floating around KZbin is one of the fucking greatest drumming clinics ever, hate how under appreciated Dave is - he’s an animal on the skins!

[@alexmook6786]

I totally agree Laz....he is something spectacular in the drumming world. He is one of those drummers that is just perfect in every sense. I like me some Will Kennedy as well....subjectively of course, I put those guys at the top.

[@slowneutron6163]

Vinnie is a super-beast.

[@jazzpianoman01]

One of the greatest drummers ever to grace drumming! Just awesome

[@Mikey3DS]

That jam at 1:05, so simple and chill. something about that bass part gets me good

[@davidcrandall3934]

Jimmy Johnson on bass will do that to you

[@albertofalzoi1541]

The Giant, no other words . Hats off once again and forever for the drummer's Drummer

[@bubisoap]

Vinnie was so gracious with Marotta being lost bless his heart lol

[@slugstucker]

As natural as flowing water, very few rhythm guys have this gift.

[@JoeRivermanSongwriter]

He should keep it up. He’s pretty good.

[@levaverbukh6507]

Lol

[@CoreaKixx420]

Thank you A & T F!! That was phenomenal. Great job!!

[@KONAMAN100]

Thanks for this. What a player. What a pedigree.

[@pearsequigley1092]

What can a person say 🙈 the G.O.A.T He just is.. In my opinion

[@streetsmartdrumming9567]

Agree

[@chazsinger]

My favorite drummer!

[@stevelangonedrumchannel272]

Great compilation, thanks for putting it together, Vinnie is so inspiring!

[@Shaktidej]

The piece about Zappa is absolutely hilarious, though it must have been dreadfull for Vinnie !

[@joshuahornsby767]

Colaiuta and Weckl are at the top of the Mount Olympus of drumming.

[@CaliforniaBushman]

Ooh. Rare Joni footage. Well done!

[@CaliforniaBushman]

And rehearsing with Rick Marotta? At the Steve Gadd Tribute? Nice!

[@michaelmattice4986]

What an awesome and FUN video!!!...Thanks for sharing:)

[@pbldrum]

We saw Vinnie with Jeff Beck in '06 at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom. Didn't recognize him at first. He looked like an insurance salesman, (but didn't play like one). I've seen JB over the years and he never disappoints but this concert was truly an outlier.

[@ambrose_mensch]

I am so in love with Joni at 8:45. (And the nascent Dog Cheese). Also, pretty much every clip makes me feel like Rick Marotta at 11:50.

[@felixrousseau2801]

Dynamic seal call, Rick completely lost hahaha! Thanks for the upload.

[@jameshtj]

There's Vinnie Colaiuta and then there's everyone else...

[@u.v.s.5583]

There is Vinnie Colaiuta, then there is everyone else except Lars Ulrich, and then there is Lars Ulrich.

[@Tanildes]

''He needs....'' zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[@albertofontana3480]

What James is trying to say is that Vinnie is probably de N1 drummer in the world. And yes he is still growing. But you can't notice because you are deaf

[@SPAZZOID100]

U.V. S. Mehhh

[@mortenhansen3455]

Tak for uploaden Thomas. Håber alt er vel på den anden side!

[@susanperkins1909]

He is a beast.

[@kpec3]

Vinnie has so much going on with his beats and soloing, it's very rich. My brain's trying to figure it all out. And trust me, it's a compliment!

[@SuperFlanders123]

That Frank Zappa story... Man...That scared the shit out of me,Lol... Not gonna lie.

[@gavleo6303]

10:40 - 11:20: the best, finest live drums ever

[@budda777pl]

Too good.

[@keithwald5349]

People's tastes differ, so picking a single "number one" is problematic (although I admit Vinnie has been my favorite since Tinseltown Rebellion). But I don't think anyone can realistically claim that there is any drummer at any time who is or was _better_ than Vinnie in any sense. You want groove - check. You want ridiculous technique - check. You want astoundingly original ideas - check. He's got it all. Seeing him play live, close up, is a profound experience.

[@JacksonAxe]

Once one hits a level such as Vinnie and the likes, saying one of those guys are better than another is like saying blue is better than red. It's absurd.

[@ofdrumsandchords]

Dave Weckl, Gavin Harrison, Antonio Sanchez, Simon Phillips, Pandit Barrot, Bill Stewart, Terri Lynn Carrington, Dennis Chambers, Horacio Hernandez, Cliff Almond, and hundred or young drummers arising. All these guys have their own style and can play anything. Vinnie has a fantastic groove, impressive technique, but I'm not a fan. Just a matter of taste.

[@JacksonAxe]

With a fantastic groove and impressive technique; what is it that he doesn't have that makes you a non-fan, Philippe? Surely, SOMETHING tangible is turning you off?

[@ofdrumsandchords]

Jackson Axe Technique is not what makes me listen to a drummer. And one can have a fantastic groove you don't like. I prefer Paul Wertico, Manu Katche, Jeff Watts or Billy Cobham on this matter. And I'm not a fan of his sound. I love Terri Lynn's sound. And I find her drumming more interesting. Perhaps it's because of the artists I listen to, Chick Corea, Metheny, Camilo, Shorter. But I'm a big fan of Joni Mitchell, and I don't like what she has done with Vinnie. So, there must be something that I dislike. Probably the whole time/fill concept. I come from jazz, my first drummer was Elvin Jones !

[@ofdrumsandchords]

And I prefer the drummers who compose. Their drumming is often more musical, because they see the whole picture. Jack deJohnette, pianist and composer is a good exemple. Pat Metheny once said he only hired drummers who play piano, cause they understand music from the inside. I don't think highly of my compositions, but a s an arranger I understand what he meant.

[@kennytesta9312]

Frighteningly great at what he does!

[@guillermoreza2510]

Jesus....... pure beauty, so musical, love you brother

[@jamiebrillus755]

Can you post more compilations like these please, cheers. Gotta love Vinnie

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

still love the work of vinnie!!!

[@СтаниславВайкерт]

Vinnie Colaiuta is a monster!

[@alibertylover]

Auh..... That great Gretsch SOUND & someone that knows how to deliver....

[@davidames9339]

Vinnie with FZ will always be my personal favorite... I am a fan of it all but...

[@bdsa1412]

Nice choices A&T, thanks🙂

[@kai326]

I've always thought Vinnie's work with Sting was lovely.

[@TonalWorks]

Yes indeed, it was. They chose a great clip for this video to highlight that also (seven days).

[@kai326]

@@TonalWorks Seven Days, man...I'm still trying to get that one right on the kit

[@Jeroenvrolijk]

Great job guys! Heads up

[@stephenpitul4025]

If I've said it once, I'll say it again...fuck the hands, I want his ears! Inner clock, form, counter rhythmic ideas...damn...!I know I'll never be a good as him, but he does inspire me to do better, and strive on...thanx Vinnie!

[@blackielawless2791]

a perfect groove

[@onthe1481]

Great musician ... Highbrow

[@okolekahuna3862]

This guy is a walking metronome.

[@Themarpe]

I wonder what made vinnie change to traditional grip. Perhaps Tony Williams when he said drummers should explore both worlds.

[@brianmcguire5175]

Are you a drummer? I imagine you are! My own experience with adopting the grip became a personal and creative choice when I used it.nid wager he favoured it for how it felt for him and how it comes with a more human dynamic range that the match grip tends to clinically remove by virtue of mirror technique

[@musiqsoundsproductions]

@@brianmcguire5175yet traditional behind a kit is more natural, physically. Where traditional matches the slope of the marching drums from the war fields.

[@brianmcguire5175]

@@musiqsoundsproductions yes that's true, I cannot fault you there. Well stated my friend

[@brianmcguire5175]

@@musiqsoundsproductions it's your account for the slope of the drum, slope being your term, that makes me concede to you here. Slope is exactlyy experience with drums especially in studio. The angle can be set up by you prior but when the mics are on you can't touch shit and the slope you end up with is what you have to contend with. I can now recall using traditional grip in certain circumstances because of the slope or angle in those cases. I guess I reflected on an ideal in my previous point prior. The luxury of choice. But your ultimate point reminds me of extrenious circumstances. I recommend study of all grips in light of your point overall. I enjoyed our exchange, you are enlightening

[@brianmcguire5175]

@@musiqsoundsproductions true until you observe Vinnies set up. He has it sloped towards him and not away. The technique you observe correctly as born from necessity but today's application is now that of personal choice. I use traditional grip myself and it's for it's incumbent dynamic control qualities it offers me as a player and as someone who chooses things more in line with my comforts and preferences. you are right but I'm just pointing out that Vinnie isn't using the grip because of his set up angles

[@heyimgoingtoplaysomegames]

@1:07, "Hello, I'm Steve, I'm here to do your taxes. Also, I'm here to lay down one of the funkiest bass riffs you've ever heard in your life."

[@notme.3917]

who's the bass player?

[@SEE.E.O]

@@notme.3917 idk but i started grinning when my man laid it down

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Nice job.

[@kirdref9431]

13:17 love the rick marotta thing

[@mortenhansen3455]

two true love birds!!!! Vinnie and Catalina! Boy, that sound! MOdern drummer i'm tweaked solo. You can't hear it and forget it

[@MrWezthedrummer]

This is brilliant, thank you.

[@wannabeadrummer]

To think Zappa terrified him, a genuine human being 😮

[@marathonduriff]

in my opinion he was at his best in the Jeff Beck band, with Tal...

[@pretsof]

Agree, 1st took notice of him on Beck's Live at Ronnie Scotts and then shifted to Tai's earlier stuff. Seems VC took an immense liking to her. The chemistry always showed. Same level of chemistry with Beck. I am not a musician. Was always a laid back listener. It seems I do that well :)

[@luigicannizzo2669]

Nice One. .. Very Best Talent Musician ... ☺😊😉 /💙💙💙/👍👌👏

[@michaelledford4751]

@16 minutes kills me ,Vinnie playing with a 15 piece band and being the stand out musician over top a highly active 10 piece horn section , Fuckin amazing impact when he really wants to hit the skins .

[@caryd67]

You know shit’s about to get real when you see an Alembic bass guitar... and Vinnie behind a set of Gretsch drums

[@travisabshire7435]

I was just thinking that same thing. That banana colered kit is atrocious. But I've seen the goats play it so...

[@ernestolongoria1221]

The GOAT!

[@gregoryjohnson5006]

Lotta...I mean a lot of people don't know how how good Zappa was.great story vc .

[@Kritikateur]

This is not a man playing drums, is an ET playing drums. Awesome. Ermz :-)

[@mirfaelltkeinereiney]

the colaiutapus! :D

[@Kritikateur]

@@mirfaelltkeinereiney Indeed. :-)

[@bobby9727]

Vinnie is the absolute BEST drummer on the plant IMHO.I think is an alien monster.

[@andrewsandoz8005]

What a great musician and character! Everytime I listen I'm inspired to practice or just give it up?

[@bobkovach1426]

Good. I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels like that.

[@alexjung9724]

Anyone know when or where that joni mitchell/jeff beck/vinnie concert was? Cant find anything about it on google

[@matto9734]

lol I thought for a second that was Steve Vai but I couldn´t find anything about that either... SORRY ;-)

[@stevemagnone8368]

The Wild Things Run Fast tour, @ 1982. I saw it!

[@alexjung9724]

@@stevemagnone8368 you're thr best! Thank you

[@fardrum]

at 14:55 the most impressive part....

[@pacmanlp8876]

12:00 what show he is rehearsal for? You know you are something when you making Rick Marotta get lost on drums...

[@King-Gilamashur2758]

I'm sure it's for the Steve gadd tribute

[@toddwalkerdrumstudio]

Ahhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!, Great stuff from the "one and ONLY" Vinnie!

[@RicG.]

Have a link for part one? Would love to see it. Thanks!

[@youtoobad-Spain]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ_Uf5WBg6yDjrc

[@renaissongsmann8889]

Anyone else catch the one-handed push-up-the-glasses around 1:51? #Just_Like_The_Sushi_Story

[@TheOrganist007]

he is the coolest of all drummers

[@m.a.nathaniel7660]

The drummer ´ s drummer!

[@jpai4144]

10:38 is some of the tastiest fucking drumming I've ever heard