Performance Spotlight: Dave Weckl

[@Dave-lr2wo]

Weckl's achieved what you only see a few times in a lifetime: total transparency on his instrument. When he *thinks* of something, he can play it, and there is no time or processing in between. He has total access to his creativity. Tons of players have insane chops. But look at this performance -- it has a zen quality, like he's watching himself play. This goes beyond chops. How incredible is that?

[@dropitinthepocket]

Perfectly put.

[@larrytate1657]

Agreed.

[@buzonperiodista]

+wewewewewe man, you've just said EXACTLY what I was about to write. Dave's musicality and swing are just like a whole range of vocabulary of human talking: silence, distance, hue. The guy whispers, then talks out loud; he buzzes, then screams and then grooves. Certainly one of my favourites.

[@SyedRahim0]

+wewewewewe that's a beautiful comment wewewewewe

[@KONAMAN100]

+wewewewewe Zen Meister new-gen turtleneck Weckl, absolutely the set master, very few people are worthy.

[@locustloco]

This is my 200th time watching this, and it never gets old

[@marekvanmnkeberg3916]

so hard!

[@StompL7]

Its absolutely incredible to see how positive is the comment section. Dave weckl put so much effort in drumming and musicality that he makes everyone agree.

[@mr.friendly1256]

StompL7 Bruce Dickinson

[@mr.friendly1256]

StompL7 wrong guy lol

[@Lycurgus1982]

Every time I watch Dave play I find myself shaking my head and exhaling through my teeth in joy and disbelief. If you can call anyone a master drummer it's him.

[@AllenSJ5]

Even after all these years of outstanding performances, Weckl continues to learn and grow. Truly a master at work here, and worthy of respect for the talent, skill, and effort he's put into it .

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

Dave is conservation of energy personified. There's no wasted motion or over-extension. He's as close to the perfect drummer is you can get.

[@MusaTariq25]

I find myself coming back to watch this video over and over again. Dave's drumming truly remarkable. An absolute master of his craft. His calmness and fluidity as a drummer is simply incredible. Legend.

[@KONAMAN100]

Yes. Me too. So cool in the video too, everything about this is perfect. The lighting, filming, playing, how he's dressed, the kit sound... Oh, and the ridiculous playing. Fluidity like nobody else.

[@koreanational]

I dont know how many times i've watched this... blows me away every time

[@MrMarkpark]

Never a mis-timed stroke, never an accidental rim, never anything that wasn't meant to be. I'll bet he could play for 6 straight hours and that would still be the case. I also think if he was to just sit down on any kit it would still be the same story, Never complaining that a cymbal isn't at the proper angle or the snare is in the wrong spot, Just perfect the way it should be. I just can't imagine him not being perfect.

[@slimyelow]

+El Guapo BTW does DW use a click for his solos?

[@amneenja5720]

El Guapo no the click uses his solos

[@hugolafhugolaf]

You win the internet, my good man.

[@toinechristophers8769]

But where did that stick go at 3:45? Was he expecting another floor tom there?

[@popoguy7287]

Toine Schoenmakers he was just in the flow

[@henriquesauer3515]

Every time I see Dave Weckl play praise God for this wonderful brain that He gave us . God bless you Dave Weckl !

[@lewisdrummerboy36]

Always killing it. His finesse is astounding, chops are pristine. Holds a tight groove throughout, masterful.

[@drummingnuts]

I'll never understand how anyone can give a thumbs down to this amazing drummer!!! This guy is one of the best ever!

[@muso2491]

In my opinion, Dave Weckl is probably the best drummer in the world. Now, everyone is gonna have their own opinion on this matter, and their views are obviously no less valid; everyone has their natural tendencies towards appreciating different genres and styles. But in terms of what happens in my own brain, no other drummer makes me feel as excited about drumming as this guy. The way that he plays... it's like it just flows out of him like percussive gold, just effortless (without undermining the amount of effort he's obviously put in), natural virtuosity. People may prefer their Buddys, Taylors, or Travis Barkers, which is absolutely valid and legitimate, but for me, if someone asked me who the best drummer in the world is, it would be Dave Weckl. It really is the most concise way I can express in words my love for the way this guy plays drums.

[@dmcdarkknight]

Technically he's amazing, but if you like someone that grooves Weckl won't do you good in my opinion

[@spacejazz6272]

take that entire comment but replace the Dave Weckls with Benny Grebs and thats how it is for me lol

[@Rumeel12708]

yup i agree, the first time i saw a video of him, was the one where dave pattatucci is showing how to play 2 3 clave and all the latin grooves, i heard weckl play and i was like wow, beast! his stick are awesome as well!!!!

[@ediot6969]

dmcdarkknight You would have to define groove, because the man can groove. Otherwise he wouldn’t be hired as much as he is. The people he plays with don’t waste time on any musician that cannot “groove”.

[@javierorozco2951]

this is in my brain as well...

[@larrytate1657]

Endless vocabulary of great chops. Prob the best in the world IMO

[@Jordarr8994]

He's not doing chops man it's just crazy feel and techniques it's beautiful

[@slimyelow]

+Jordan Johnson Weckl is like liquid, he glides over everything. He took the Red pill. :-)

[@petestix46]

Silky smooth and magical touch.A joy to be on the planet at the same time as him.!

[@RayDynus]

Dave Weckl left hand only roll on traditional grip is something I could never do no matter how hard I tried. That thing is both insane and mesmerizing to watch.

[@jordianme1441]

Ghost notes? no, no... People can' realize yet what Weckl real secret is. There is an actual ghost playing with him every time with his ghost sticks. You can't see it, that's why he sounds as two drummers together.

[@sasquatchpatch]

+jordian me Patrick Swayze is right on the throne with him. Guiding his hands. Kissing Weckl's neckline. Whoopi, is in another time zone!

[@panzerken]

+sasquatchpatch saaaaay what?

[@DancingSpiderman]

+sasquatchpatch ...and... AND... Richard Gere's Butt Ferret is making Dave's kick legg work extra fast!

[@kiopl2003]

+jordian me hahaha snorted coffee out my nose

[@slimyelow]

+jordian me Yeah, that's true also of Keith Jarrett; 4 hands playing. LOL

[@InnocentAbyssinianCat-eb7ge]

With so many great drum teachers you can watch for inspiration for me he's been the main catalyst on how to become a better drummer from explaining not just technique but what to play that fits the music that your playing

[@OldsXCool]

I never get bored listening to this man play. Also I love the pure unadulterated recording letting the natural sound of the drums and the room take the stage instead of being overly produced. It sounds like I'm the room with him.

[@jere471]

I think this the most musical drumming performance i have seen, and the fact they recorded it with mostly overheads mics makes it even more musical and natural 👌🏼

[@RandomlyDrumming]

I've listened to so many drummers and I have never heard/seen a drummer as versatile as Dave. In my opinion, what MJ is for basketball, Roger Federer for Tennis, or Maradona for football, that's Dave Weckl for drumming. His playing is insanely technical and yet so musical and fluid. As far as I'm concerned, Dave's the best and most complete drummer ever. :) btw, who the hell managed to dislike this video?!?

[@TheDunko1]

Hopefully there comes a time when people don't feel they HAVE to say Buddy was necessarily the greatest. Obviously that's always open to debate, but I think Weckl has surpassed him in terms of dynamics and versatility. Just an opinion, of course.

[@raytownloc]

and Robert Johnson wasn't the greatest guitar player who ever lived but he was the most influential.

[@amneenja5720]

RandomlyDrumming uh I thought MJ was for Michael Jackson for a minute there...

[@Unehistoirecommeles]

i listen to Mister Wekl for many years now, it's always a pleasure. Thank you Sir for all those amazing notes :-)

[@OfficialNonsense1]

The most complete drummer in the world!

[@KONAMAN100]

Definitely.

[@ruukasu71]

He comes up with things I've never even thought of or heard anyone play ever before. I am truly amazed by him

[@dcfdrummer]

Is he human? Absolutely amazing. He's the best.

[@TheMrJones1994]

***** I say Buddy Rich is the best ever. But there are so many different styles of drummers now it is just an opinion of who the best is today. I say Tony Royster

[@caspervanhelvoirt]

TheMrJones1994 Yeah but for me Dave is the best/perfect mix of all! You know; technique (better than Dave is imposible), knowledge (he's one of the finest composers out there), groove and feel (those 2 can't be explained..) But luckily, we don't all think the same. :)

[@Lasernotes]

casper van helvoirt Will Calhoun has more technique then Weckl, he plays impossible polyrhythyms parts

[@caspervanhelvoirt]

Giuseppe Raffa I don't find technique 'play more notes in a minute than someone else' or 'as polyrhythmic as possible is the best' kind of technique that interesting (don't know if you meant that though). All I know is there is writter a drummers book. The most complicated book there is. Dave was a student of that book. It was based on 4 limbs. arm 2x foot 2x. If you could play the whole book from beginning to end, you could name yourself the best of the best. Dave has done it with 5 limbs. (His voice). This isn't made up, it's a 99% true story. Maybe this version isn't exactly what it has been, but this is what I've been told. I admire Dave a lot you know :D Rock on

[@Lasernotes]

casper van helvoirt I say technique as the level of difficoult of the parts played. Certain drummers will be able to play these Weckl's parts, but i'm quite sure that nobody can play the poyrhtmic parts of Will Calhoun, if you like better Weckl is a matter of taste, I'm just speaking from a technical point of view, (technical = level of difficoult involved)

Went to a therapist to talk about my Dave Weckl addiction. Doc, being the professional he was, asked to see a vid of Dave, so I complied by showing him Got a Match. After seeing Dave play doc gave me a pen and notebook and told me to go home and watch as many videos of Dave as I could and to take lots and lots of notes. Doc's a good man.

[@TheProfessorWilliam]

OK boys, lets get back to practice. Dave plays fine enough.

[@EBKDJFX]

Seeing this again (for the millionth time) and am still so blown away with Dave's playing, sound of the kit, format and flow of his soloing, and set-up of his drums. Everything about his set-up makes sense.

[@iandangerzone4997]

When I was first starting out when I was fifteen, my dad found Dave Weckl's "Back to Basics" at a pawn shop on VHS. When I saw him running the double strokes, my fucking head exploded. Weckl always stands out to me as the pinnacle of technical and artistic emergence behind the drums. I still can't touch him, almost twenty years later.

[@luiszuluaga6575]

The balance, poise, melodic aspects and finesse are to be noted, admired and serve as one of the many pleasures one may derive from listening to a rhythm master such as Dave Weckl.

[@FesliyanStudios]

I hear weckl plays jazz gigs all alone with no band. that's how good he is. Oh, and he also makes chuck norris look like a baby on the drums

[@VDsnorkel]

Killer chops , smooth and soulful. A hell of a nice guy. I hade the chance to meet him and was back stage at a clinic in LI. I got a chance to chat with him for a while. He's an inspiration. I was honored being able to talk to him..

[@Richard3414]

The Buddy Rich of our time. There is no more technically gifted drummer on the planet - period! An absolutely flawless touch and he just gets better over the years, especially now he's minus mullet!

[@kevinvanrensburg2468]

He's the complete drummer, absolutely incredible, watching and listening to him play is such a feast!

[@swarslover]

Good god that kit sounds amazing.

[@guydidi]

The BEST DRUMMER ALIVE. His Time Technique and precision is not from this era or from this planet period. This guy came from the future to give us a glimpse of things to come. AMAAAZING. WOW!!!!

[@8020drummer]

Did Dave cut the mullet? Say it ain't so!

[@MultiSkyman1]

It actually turned up on EBAY. Proceeds went to music education.

[@davidbergmanpdx]

Thank you for making this video Dave! I'm in my 30's and you've been inspiring my generation since we picked up drum sticks.

[@spookypunky]

I'm so glad he finally cut his hair. ;)

[@Ojgville4l]

I miss the mullet, it'll be back in style.

[@TaddSeiff]

spookypunky He lost the hair, but still has his shoes from the early 90's... 1:25

[@spookypunky]

Lol! That makes sense.

[@RandyLott]

Tadd Seiff Those look like wrestling shoes, haha!

[@jamesdancer73]

spookypunky Really? I actually thought over time it got worse.

[@cheemooo]

Dave Weckl is the one drummer I cant get over. He is so good at drumming that he will get you hooked on his massive drumming vocabulary. I practice hard but it wouldn't be possible for me if I never saw anyone do it like Weckl does.

[@gastoncorti669]

El Arte de la Batería en su mejor expresión !!! Musicalidad y Genialidad Absoluta !!

[@DogBoots77]

No matter how many amazing metal dudes, gospel guys, old time masters like Buddy etc. make your jaw drop over the years, you can always rely on Dave to amaze you with his flawless chops and second-to-none articulation

[@BimTalch]

still the king

[@XDrummerSteve]

I never get tired of watching this guy. Every element of drumming is spot on. Technique, dynamics, tuning, execution...perfect. I'm also amazed how he can tune that snare as high as it is with no gel or dampening and still have no ringing.

So many ghost notes... wait... Paranormal Drumctivity??

[@jsb1585]

I see what you did there. Cheesy, but a good pun. Well played friend

[@HenryPerez_royal_hp]

Moisés Gómez good one lol

[@javierorozco2951]

jajajajajajajajaja paranormal drumactivity jajajajaja such a funny comment!

[@jazz2959]

Saw Dave last week in D.C. with Dean Brown on guitar.....sitting six feet from him and watching this for an hour and a half straight. AWESOME....doesn't get any better!

[@ddummer]

Drumming can be compared to speaking any language... if you got a limited vocabulary then people will get tired of listening to you pretty quick. If you got attitude then some might be dazzled by your personality and not really listen to what or if you are saying anything understandable... and then there are these guys with endless resources of knowledge where they speak with finess and can articulate... something that will piss some people off and start calling the person a snob simply because they don´t understand what they are talking about.... so... try and listen to what the person is saying.. not just the way he or she is saying it and you will perhaps find substance in both places and that is usually when you get a really nice experience out of the whole thing.

[@diffusiventity]

+ddummer A pleasure to hear such a refreshing perspective

[@THEEBlackAnime]

this!

[@baseballfan105k]

+ddummer Very well-put.

[@claudemakelele2856]

ddrummer...and then there is DAVE WECKL!

[@fmlAllthetime]

Does that mean some languages are better at conveying other messages than other languages?

[@mikejones-qk2ou]

Like this better than the Tom Grosset and Mangini SUPER SPEED videos! This is MORE musical!

[@callumforsyth9186]

definitely agree its more musical but have you not seen mangini's jazz/latin/orchestral playing? wow

[@johnston1993]

I dont see how anyone could be a drummer and dislike this, surely you can appreciate the the articulation of this guys clearly amazing playing.

[@Enforcer0623]

Love the HHX Evolutions... Weckl is a genius...

[@panzerken]

+Eric E Gutierrez Yeah, love the Evolution too. I really do think he is a genius.

[@ellisweiner6405]

+Eric E Gutierrez I have the crash with the holes in it, and literally every time I hit it, I feel happy. It's the "Chinese" trashy crash I couldn't find among Zildjians or others.

[@juliansaadeh8]

I guess meinl makes these china cymbals

[@cliffsmith1305]

Hi Eric! You seem to know about these cymbals! I checked out the evolution pack. Thanks for that piece of information. But do you by any chance know what the rest are? The one on his far left for instance... I love the sound of that but have no clue what it is! Thoughts?

[@domantasl]

Amazing playing. Those ghost notes on the snare are so nicely pronounced, they don't just become buzz. And that snare! I'm in love with that tone.

[@davidhaight6220]

well this did a number on my self-esteem

[@jankaya6928]

I can't get over what I'm hearing/watching here.. this is beyond everything!!!

[@herrfriberger5]

Dave Weckl looks a little like Buddy Rich with that hair cut, and with that sweater, and playing in that style... :)

[@MarceloLangame]

I agree. Good!

[@zachcline7555]

Herr Friberger Buddy Rich was his main influence

[@SXI96]

I thought it was Buddy in the thumbnail, but Buddy had really horrible hair, I'm sure he wore a toupee of sorts, it looked so crusty and fake

[@declanmills]

Great comments section. Dave elevates playing, even on his own, to a musical level that is awe inspiring. All the love is on show in his work.

[@bad_keyzi]

dat tempo switch!!! Weckl has always been my personal teacher and always will be,... as far as youtube exists XD.

[@jordancameron2094]

This is so beautiful it makes me want to cry. That snare sound and his snare work are unreal.

[@Porcupethtonia]

Guys, the ghost notes are unreal in this!

[@JohnBarrow1961]

What is a ghost note?

[@Porcupethtonia]

Any time he plays lightly on the snare or toms instead of hitting them with a hard accent. They have a softer brushing sound.

[@spookypunky]

John B Every drummer did it in every song in the 90's

[@Kiddowesth]

John B listen to Rosanna by Toto. Porcaro plays ghost notes on the snare. If you turn it up its quite clear in the beginning.

[@amneenja5720]

BDP Games because it's an actual ghost playing with Dave

[@darrinconnor7]

I see so many drummers like Dave- there so amazing and they have been playing for so long and they have played every possible solo there is to play, so then they half to start playing stuff like this, just rock, jam out, give the people what they want.

[@Didermann]

First, it looked like he was just tappin' a few skins and cymbals, testin' out the sounds. Couldn't even tell when he started rippin' the solo when all of a sudden I fell in a psychedelic trance for about 5-6 minutes, eyes probably dilating. Next thing I know, the video was over :(

[@JFK1180]

Perhaps the one drummer of all i have ever heard during my 41 years on earth, that i truly belive can play anything. No delay at all. He just plays whatever he feels like. Does not matter the difficulty, feel, or whatever. He can just play anything and beyond that too. Period. The master.

[@afxmnstr]

The Latin section in the first half of this video is so advanced its hilarious. I tried to laugh but all I could do is stare at it with a straight face.

[@theclash435]

I envy this... Much respect for the man! Got the chance to see him live and BY GOD is that an experience!

[@itsjoeredula7]

When Bruce Lee said "be like water", this is what he meant.

[@asraliaikum]

He is just SO astoundingly mellow, it's fantastic!

[@DomGrady97]

05:06 what the fuck is that groove he's doing? Because it made me want to cry.

[@dominicditmyer6261]

+Noah Rooney All it is playing triplets and mixing up the accents. Sounds amazing when you hit it spot on, that's the only trick :P

[@bogartsandoval3008]

One day people will buy this video will be worth much as your drum set. Appreciate that you publish it vicfirthdrumsticks!

[@MrMdr96]

i wonder where he parks his spaceship....

[@dibber43]

One of THE greatest drummers of our generation...Dave Weckl👍

[@jareddarnell6599]

Still waiting for Vinnie's spotlight video...

[@EricBaileyDrums]

I'm afraid that'll never happen. Vinnie hates being on video unfortunately :(

[@fuzzylogiceire]

Eric Bailey That's people taking camera phone videos or whatever at concerts though. He obviously has no problem with professionals filming him. He did a video for Paiste recently which is essentially the same idea as this, demonstrating a product.

[@EricBaileyDrums]

Most of that video was him talking though. As much as I would love to see it, I don't think Vinnie would come on Vic's channel and just play a solo.

[@Monsterdrumma]

Vinnie does play Zildjian sticks still I believe so he won't be here doing a spotlight video anytime soon.

[@fuzzylogiceire]

Monsterdrumma He moved to Vic Firth a year or two back. Vic Firth actually make Zildjians sticks anyway.

[@JohnSturino]

This is an amazing video because we get to hear Dave with just overhead mics and a bass drum mic.

[@popeyesailor9571]

I love having a rudimental drumming background. I can understand every lick he does. He is such a wonderful drummer.

[@carlgerde]

What are the main ones he is using?

[@vincealbertmusic]

the paradidalalalooloo

[@EricBaileyDrums]

Lots of six stroke rolls. That one seems to have endless applications on the drumset.

[@Reyalfu]

There are many great drummers all over the world, but Weckl is my favorite by far. He is undoubtedly a milestone in this marvelous instrument's history.

[@RICHGREENNOW]

I would give anything to have just a half hour with this brother! Just a half hour!

[@champion4869]

XMcEvilson Learn english.

[@rknisple]

XMcEvilson is you failing english or somethin

[@KevinRivera-sr4yt]

Ryan Knispel or some thin hot dogs? Wait that sounded GAY

[@nunofurbusines1080]

Go to his drum clinic if you can. I attended a month ago. He's not only incredible to watch, he's a great educator as well.

[@RICHGREENNOW]

nunof urbusines Yes he is and has always been very involved with education. I have seen him live many times and yeah, he's amazing.

[@cliffsmith1305]

Mesmerizing... Clean... Musical... Mesmerizing. What a thrilling 7 minutes!

[@manpigfilms]

There are two types of KZbin videos I enjoy, one is cute puppy videos and Dave Weckl drum solos........jt

[@anewday5297]

This guy is highly underrated! He's a really awesome drummer! I never forget the time I saw him in clinic! When you listen carefully you really get lost in what he's portraying in his playing. I take my hat of to this guy! He's got it!

[@javierlocutor]

Some will hate me (which I dont really care) but I think Colaiuta is waaaay overrated, Weckl is the real deal and much better than Vinnie... In my personal opinion.

[@SmangItDrums]

I personally disagree. Both have their own take on the art form of drumming. Both have their respective strengths and weaknesses like any other musician/artist in the business.

[@javierlocutor]

Cameron Alidor I respect your disagreement, in fact, I like what you said and I can´t say you are not right, but as I said before, that´s my personal (and humble) opinion... Cheers, have a nice day.

[@Durrah1]

i agree. Vinnie is a train beast on the drums, but weckl is an alien. Just...not from this planet.

[@anthonybowers7045]

To truly grasp Vinnie....you need to listen to his work with Allan Holdsworth on the Secrets album as well as some of the boot-leg recordings floating around from touring he did with Allan in 1988. Also, digesting the 20 or so boot-leg recordings of his late 80's drum clinics would be somewhere to start with Vinnie. That was really the peak of his vocabulary on the instrument. Dave Weckl is amazing, but his rhythmic vocabulary utilizing subdivision and polyrhythmic concepts is very limited compared to Vinnie. If you think Vinnie is overrated, i question your understanding of the vocabulary that Vinnie has achieved on the instrument.....he has gone deeper than any drummer learning the language and applying it to the drums. If you don't get, you don't get it.

[@jazz2131000]

wow i am impressed with the sound of the kit and the style he is using i play a 4 piece tama stage star at least my snare sounds close to his i smiled when i saw this it is great to share my passion with such great drummers talents

[@jasonren666]

man the grove at 2:43

[@joogar]

I sat watching like a guppy fish at feeding time!..........this guy floors me every time i listen to this, the fluidity and deftness of touch is simply staggering, whilst managing not to be to 'in your face'.You can definitely hear much latin american influence in his style of playing,which he took to a whole new level in my opinion on 'Master Plan'.I rue the day i ever sold my copy on vinyl to a second record store:(

[@mikhaariel]

His techniques are good, but his musicality and knowledge of where to hit the drums so that it would sound nice give another point for his skills

[@ediot6969]

“His technique is good”? Boy, if that is not the biggest understatement of the century- I don’t know what is...

[@grcJudGe]

Man, Dave is killin. Totally staying on top of everyone in the gospel scene. Dat flow.

[@rknisple]

This is going to probably get alot of hate, but, I just don't like cowbells. I know, i'm weird. I just don't like the sound. It isn't appealing to me. Just an opinion. But that doesnt mean this video is terrible. I love this solo. I could watch it all day.

[@TheKrepen]

try focusing on the positive then ;)

[@Sounds_about_right]

Different strokes for different folks.

[@slangster]

Hehehehe...! I can't speak for everyone, but I sure don't hate you for that. Even so; I actually like cowbells in a drum-kit. What I hate most is too much use of cymbals. Maybe you hate me now? :-)

[@nunofurbusines1080]

You obviously weren't alive during the 60's or 70's. It was quite the staple, back in the day.

[@rhythmista7707]

You've obviously never heard Will Ferell play cowbell.. Lol ! Just razzing you dude..;)

[@Soundpaintmusic]

What a magnificent solo - so tight, yet so full of groove and swing. Perfection!

[@AmirSoltany]

Is this real ? :D

[@Drumsrider]

Dave Weckl is my favorite drummer... You sound awesome !

[@prizefighter7607]

He was better when he had the mullet. :D

[@jameshardman6727]

hahahaha

[@intraterrestrial5035]

yea, cmon dave, if you got time to cut your hair, then you've got time to grow it back! haha

[@jamesconnors5653]

He lets the musical expression breathe.. thank you for this.

[@slimyelow]

I bought Dave's HHX Ride, 18 crash and splash But got the K- hats, if God made better hats he'd keep them to himself.

[@milesfarnan9049]

i reckon brian blade's 15" 60's A hats are fucking incredible.

[@geno121]

K Lights FTW!

[@blankvoidsea]

I like Weckl's playing style. It's just well-coordinated, VERY relaxed, and VERY dynamic. It's just too soothing to see a guy play like this. :)

[@Glaamdring]

Needs more cowbell.

[@fbcocq]

I love his drumming style so much. Could watch him the whole day! :)

[@shawnigsberg2409]

he is good, but i like it when drummers put out a beat better, like jojo mayer

[@drummer5799]

Weckl is more versatile than JoJo

[@shawnigsberg2409]

yes and i appreciate his abilities, but he doesnt carry a beat like jojo. I love weckl when he plays with a band like, "just groove with me" by oz noy. But i like jojo better when hes alone

[@drummer5799]

We're so lucky to be able to pick and choose our favorites from all the great talent out there.

[@shawnigsberg2409]

definatley

[@SeanLaMontagne]

drum mer that's too true.

[@RodrigoRaez]

Amazingly good!!! Fine and skillful playing at the same time. A real master of drums.

[@JackyLegs]

i understand that this is technically amazing and it has elements of a great solo, but honestly just listen to it, its sounds so scatted, random and pointless, theres no rhythm, it would be impossible to dance or move your body to this, its just notes showing off technical ability. i dont find this enjoying able to listen to, its like a workout or test, not self expression or freedom, i know people are gonna flip a bitch but thats just how i feel

[@rupertcornholio209]

I kind of agree, but that's the point of this solo, to show off technical ability. You don't dance to a drum solo, you just sit there and listen to it, and maybe bob your head or stomp your foot to it.

[@polishfish]

can you give an example of a drum solo that you like?

[@scottyb1300]

During solos, especially showing funk and fusion roots, drummers don't always follow specific rhythms. It's more contemporary and free style. I understand what you're saying, and if you don't like it that's fine by me, but it's really just Dave Weckl's style. He doesn't maintain a pattern and endlessly repeat it like the base of many solos. The reason it sounds random and scattered is because Weckl uses a TON of off beats and interestingly placed rests. It's just the style he likes to play. I think it's cool and fun to listen to.

[@hadeskiller1]

If you're looking for a drummer with groove, energy, and with Weckl-level chops, definitely check out Jojo Mayer. Probably the most exciting and musical soloist I've ever seen.

[@JackyLegs]

polishfish my favorite solo of all time, micheal shrieve, soul sacrifice, live at woodstock, its a classic that lets you move and is also technically amazing, again thats just my opinion

[@BackLooking]

the sound of the toms is amazing. Unbelievable beautiful.

[@マシュードーラン]

Dave is just an absolute treat to watch and listen to. A constant inspiration to us on his instrument and one of a select few at the upper echelon of drumming. Reaching the top of Mt. Everest levels!

[@gsxerwhite]

I remember when I first thought I was getting pretty good on drums and I would be the best one day. Then my friend showed me a Dave Weckl video. I felt like quitting. Then it dawned on me that there is a whole world of stuff I could learn to improve with and I was inspired again. Dave inspires you after you realize he's a god lol.

[@Soda_F1]

got his autograph and a yamaha shirt in a clinic.... i was only 13, i was so happy!! ill never forget that day