Primus Audition Official version

[@LilDeuceDeuce]

This is nuts! Great job!

[@issahcontractor]

Awww thanks so much man !!!!!!:):):)

[@hazardeur]

only a drummer can appreciate how smooth that first change from matched to traditional was. it's so unnecessary yet so cool. had me almost out of my seat dude lol

[@issahcontractor]

This made my day, thanks for watching and enjoying man !!!!!! Yeah the switching is something I don’t think of as it’s usually if I’m gonna go for a fill that’s more like ‘weckl’ or Vinnie (in my best attempt lol ), trad brings it out of me. But with matched, I maybe feel more like I could chase gospel type fills, cause I guess it’s what guys I admire in that genre use hehe. thanks so much for such a cool comment

[@ThomasNappo]

You got some chops bro..well done

[@issahcontractor]

Thanks so much for watching man. All the best !:)

[@Teajryan]

I am loving being able to discover so many awesome, eccentric drummers. The floodgates have opened and I'm riding the wave.

[@ritchiestanfield1847]

Loved the jazz style. And the improvisation on Jerry was a race car driver. Bro you got my vote.

[@issahcontractor]

@@ritchiestanfield1847 thank you so much !!!!!! Gosh how wild would it be to even get a call back !

[@WarunkiMedia]

Laying it down like only you can, brother!!! Amazing 🙌

[@issahcontractor]

Awwww thanks brother ! Your audition rocked man !!!!!

[@dandjurdjevicplus1]

Simply amazing performance. Bravo! 🙌👏💙

[@issahcontractor]

Thank you SO much !!!!!!!!:)

[@evildirk]

Meet this guy n you can shake hands with beef am I right? That was awesome loved primus for many years you sounded killer both were good too great work!

[@issahcontractor]

Thanks SO much !!!!!!!!!:):):) really appreciate you watching and lol on b shake hands with beef !

[@bdoug5316]

First thing I thought of when I seen the arm size of this man "shakes hands with beef" 😅

[@DRUMMERMIKE]

Killer drumming man.. excellent audition tape !!!

[@issahcontractor]

Awwww thanks so much man !!!!

[@DonnieWV4600]

Really great to see peps keeping the sound fresh and alive!

[@issahcontractor]

@@DonnieWV4600 thank you so much man!!!!!! That’s a great compliment

[@pdxpete48]

You are a percussionist not just a drummer I love the clave and brushes on your first part very well done.

[@issahcontractor]

Oh man I love playing over top of clave. I’m no Heracio El Negro lol but I toured with a cool artist last year which allowed me to play some shows with left foot clave. Thanks so much !!!!!!

[@parttimecomix]

Double threat! Well done

[@issahcontractor]

Thank you so much !!!!!

[@sethputnamsghost]

Diggin that groove Daddi.🤘🥁

[@issahcontractor]

@@sethputnamsghost thanks so much man !!!!!!!:)

[@BenBrownSound]

Sounding and looking sharp bro !!

[@issahcontractor]

Hehe too kind my bro :):):)

[@johnpayne9437]

Well if Les ever gets sick you can also double on bass. They need a young, solid, energetic cat with power and staying power and YOU got it buddy !! Keep hitting

[@issahcontractor]

Not sure about young, but I got energy ! Hehe :):):) thanks so much for watching man , sincerely

[@Farah-eb3uh]

Wow! You never cease to amaze!!

[@Dannibalcorpse]

Lots of talent!

[@RuelMoralesMusic]

Entertaining from start to finish, Issah. TAKE NOTICE PRIMUS.

[@cfritzius]

Very slick! Bravo! 🥁🥁🥁

[@issahcontractor]

@@cfritzius awww thank you so much !!!!!

[@MatLadroga]

I've never seen such a pumped dude smashing drums 😂

[@issahcontractor]

Haha ! Man I’d love to get way bigger, but I feel like especially in off season, it be so arduous just to set up gear ! But thanks for the compliment , made my day and motivation to crush at gym today! Hamstrings and biceps today lol

[@punkpolite]

Fantastic man!!! So Smooth and groovy, faken loved it!

[@issahcontractor]

@ awww that means a ton, especially after a few other comments that I read lol thanks for the positivity :) !!!!!

[@Casketkrusher_]

Amazing drumming man!

[@issahcontractor]

Oh thank you so much !!!!! Thanks for the positivity !:)

[@JV-th8lt]

May wind up taking Les’ job also! /s. Great f’in work!!! Good luck

[@issahcontractor]

Haha! Oh hardly but thanks so much for watching man !!!!!!! Sincerely :):):) thank you !

[@mikelegros2467]

Let's go champ!

[@DRUMMERMIKE]

Matched to traditional grip my friend you executed that flawlessly

[@issahcontractor]

Thanks for noticing that !!!!! Yeah funny how those grips or any way we hold an instrument can bring out a different approach eh ?

[@DRUMMERMIKE]

@ I love it man!!!!!! When you get a min I would love to see a breakdown video on traditional grip from you 🥁✊

[@issahcontractor]

@@DRUMMERMIKEsure I’ll totally do that !!!!!

[@MrStixmanix]

Damn man, I just watched this again. I’ve given this vid 10k views lol. There is always something new I hear. This would be the perfect gig for you. Les could jump on drums and you on bass and it would be bad ass. Love the trad playing, but then again I’m biased 😏 Cheers brother 🍻

[@issahcontractor]

@@MrStixmanix dude yours is so heavy!!!!!!!! Hope you’re well my bro ! Happy new year !

[@SASQUATCHBROTHERS]

Now that has groove brother wow…I love it. As and I want to arm wrestle you hahha

[@issahcontractor]

Haha ! Oh man I’d Iove to learn arm wrestling technique! Did you ever see the Larry wheels thing talking about arm wrestling ? Thanks for the compliment !!!!!

[@The_MC33]

So many styles in one video, this is great stuff. Swanky Bass cherry on top. 🤌🏽

[@issahcontractor]

@@The_MC33 haha yeah I tried to cram a bunch of styles in there haha. Thanks for watching !!!!!!

[@carlalaudicinaLFC]

Very cool. Best to you 👍👍

[@issahcontractor]

@@carlalaudicinaLFC thank you so much :):):)!!!!!

[@inkagiz]

Hit harder…you got the technique, the pipes are obvious, this is 4 the big leagues son. Give us a show

[@issahcontractor]

@@inkagiz yeah maybe should have slammed a bit more too….i was just looking at some NIN vids and thought that damn, I never really did that type of Josh Freese slamming vibe in the audition. I tried in the song that starts at 6 mins, but maybe it doesn’t come off slamming enough. Always hard to tell with cans on too, but thanks for the comment bro

[@gregbasl9803]

I don’t understand these “hit harder” comments on these auditions. Anyone can hit hard. This man showed that he can play with dynamics and control, which are both infinitely more important.

[@jasonschneider7896]

Loved it!

[@johnpayne9437]

You ALREADY got the POWER and the chops, the ONLY thing I would suggest is just work on keeping it simple and locking down the groove more in the pocket. If you haven't already, listen to DENNIS CHAMBERS of P-FUNK who would be a good example of the "pocket" I'm talking about. Being a bass player myself who started on drums I KNOW that's what Primus is looking for. You are there man !!

[@issahcontractor]

@@johnpayne9437 yeah maybe a bit too many chops eh? I felt that too……I wasn’t sure if the improv bit should be just demonstrating creativity and then when I hit the song that I did in the middle, play for the song……but yeah I agree, should have layed down a foundation for a bit longer before starting to solo. Oh well……and love Chambers with P Funk and everything he’s done. I was actually playing a dance gig the two nights before, so I think when I got to studio to do the session, I just wanted to go the other direction. But totally agree….should have stuck it and then started to improv. Live and learn …..thanks for the comment

[@kyusshead]

Awesome! So many good ideas!

[@issahcontractor]

Thanks so much!!!!!!!

[@craigalimo]

Two tickets to the gunshow! This dude is awesome.

[@craigalimo]

Could probably load out in one trip

[@issahcontractor]

@@craigalimo oh man thank you for compliment. Motivation for today at gym…..triceps and quads ! :)

[@dodneedham8234]

The whole things is great, and my favorite part was gavity blasts with a brush.

[@issahcontractor]

Haha yeah that’s a cool one eh ? Like Clayton Cameron!:) thanks for watching!

[@friedpickles342]

Dude.. this is nutty. .

[@issahcontractor]

@@friedpickles342 hehe thanks for watching !:)

[@Pittsburghbad]

5,000 watches should have 5000 likes. Awesome job. Stanley Clarke like improv. Don't forget the union glazier when u get big

[@issahcontractor]

That’s so kind:) thanks for saying that……really motivating !!!!!!

[@druhmah]

Awesome

[@issahcontractor]

Thanks Curtis !

[@ByronMccombie]

Holy cow brother... your awesome.

[@issahcontractor]

@@ByronMccombie awwww thank you !!!!!:)

[@travisriddell8290]

Sick!

[@issahcontractor]

Thanks so much !!!!!:)

[@paulmarquez4298]

hell yeah brother get it!!!

[@jacksamusprime]

Excellent.

[@j.5126]

And you wouldn't be awkwardly 30 years younger like all these other OG band remember replacements! But seriously, props, including on the bass grooves.

[@issahcontractor]

Thanks so much man ! Hehe yeah I guess maybe being 41 is a plus hehe :):):) thank you !

[@rhythmsaint73]

Yeah man

[@angelabertrand9684]

Hell yeah Issah!!

[@MobileFreedomEnterprise]

I’m in the running praying to be chosen by Primus….. but Mr Contractor here has MY VOTE!!! I’ve seen TONS of videos and this one is the BEST!!!! I’d only ask him to stay off the roids! I know he will go far off any drugs. That’s my only request. Stay alive as long as possible, find the right woman and reproduce. Roids prevent these things from happening.

[@issahcontractor]

Hey man! I saw your video, good luck !!!!! You sound awesome!!!! And thanks for the concern! Two things. I have found the right woman hehe. Karlie :) she is the love of my life and we are not gonna have kids. We plan on travelling the world with our cat as our only kiddo hehe. I’m 41 and jumped on TRT at 39. Yes, I’ve been pushing the dose, but will be doing a regional bodybuilding thing in April. If I don’t get a call out, I’ll likely just go back to TRT. I’ve had a few coaches mention that with more mass I could get a pro card. But we we’ll see. Like you did…..health is a factor but thank you so much and I sincerely appreciate your time and freaking talent ! You rock bro !!!!!!

[@MobileFreedomEnterprise]

@@issahcontractor Thank you Kindly for the positive feedback!!! I wish you the ABSOLUTE best with Karlie!!! I have been an avid searcher for true love since very young. (I know insane). But I married 1st at 17 yrs and I've been married 5 more times! Lol. (6 kids ages 12 to 30! ). I, if anyone knows the challenges of love. And I wish I would have known what you're living..... Putting YOU first and your new body building career, (Just balance with being unselfish). Brother, Ive seen a few of your videos and you are a gifted soul. I loved what you said when you won the Roland drum contest!! I will ABSOLUTELY search to speak with you if I am successful in music in any way! You are a beast on the Bass as well!!! And I will need people like you. Not just gifted with the arts, but gifted spiritually!!! Sooooo rare!! I would love to hear your feedback on my strange music Zero Point Giant, wherever you listen to music. Since you are an incredible maybe studied musician, I dont expect you to like it and your critique I expect to be harsh. But I think you'd at least appreciate that I know nothing about what I'm doing and how it's improvised and I've kept all the errors since you appreciate Jazz.

[@MikeNevill3]

Man.. Hell. Hed fit right in

[@issahcontractor]

Best compliment ever !!!!!! Thank you so much. !!!!!

[@bdoug5316]

Jesus 😅 dude is ripped, how do you find time to work out after all that drumming?

[@issahcontractor]

@@bdoug5316 haha well of late I’ve def been more obsessed about the gym than most thugs lately ! A lot of the time I’m teaching in the week and that’s all good for training and drumming. But in weekend when I gig, I def can’t do like bigger body parts or deadlifts and the gig, cause I find I tend to play worse ! Ever had that happen to you ?

[@bdoug5316]

@issahcontractor I used to work out and play 4 and 5 string electric bass and stand up bass but unfortunately I have nerve damage my whole left arm and right hand and wrist so can't play musical instruments with my hands or workout as far as heavy lifting just stretching and light workouts to keep in shape and heart healthy as much as possible, my job has been beating me up last 25 years 😔 Hope and pray it doesn't happen to you as you're doing well watching your video, keep up the talent 🤟

[@rockdad4208]

New Drummer/Bouncer/Road Crew for Primus !!!

[@issahcontractor]

Haha I’d love any of the above ! Just to shake their hands and say thank you for all the amazing music !

[@ADarkandStormyNight]

Issah kills!

[@bassmarion]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️

[@weppanx]

Power drummer!.. For sure. Watch those skins ,they're not cheap.!.. haha I'm not here to ad ad hominem you man, I thought it was awesome. And I think it is a pretty shitty thing to do.,A low blow even. Anyone can pick on someone. Just as easily as they can kick someone in the balls ,doesn't say anything other that that it is the ultimate cheap shot. And you are running a grade four mental game. And they don't have much to offer themselves as an adult ... 'No Good' Anyway sweet work man ,I like your style. Both inner and outer hand playing on the drums, Your unique hand style on the bass.. That was 'All Good' And good luck with the audition. :D

[@issahcontractor]

Awwww thanks !!!!! I’m those were wise words :) yah I use to be really affected by KZbin comments in my 20s! I had a channel that was doing really well, but deleted it because of a lack of thick skin. I’m 40 now and realize that I should never have let some anonymous opinion get to me. So yeah, no worries! Ad hominems welcome at this age cause at the end of the day, I feel that I’m able to take care of my wife and keep food in fridge/lights on through playing drums/bass. So in the end, no matter what some one says, I’m living my dream :) thanks for the wisdom and compliments

[@highergrounds8018]

I mean... if Primus doesn't call maybe WWE should!

[@issahcontractor]

Haha! Man those wwe guys lived hard eh ? Amazing how they partied hard, kept super jacked and out their bodies through such strenuous stuff……what a wild life style hehe. Like bodybuilde meets rockstar haha Thanks for watching !!!:)

[@highergrounds8018]

@@issahcontractor Good luck!

[@americanbritton9827]

Truly talented

[@issahcontractor]

Thanks so much :):):)

[@lewchishelltaya5745]

Primus Audition, Steroid Edition

[@simonmonty7171]

I'm dead

[@issahcontractor]

Haha :):) nice one :) !

[@bigdog6598]

😂😂😂

[@justme-i4e]

💯

[@dandjurdjevicplus1]

I’m impressed with your drumming. I suspect the “steroid” comment comes from jealousy (about your drumming as well as your physical condition). The guy who made the comment is a troll: a rather sad, talentless loser in life.

[@risoledoce]

primus on steroids

[@joshwest7049]

I still say bring back brain. If not, I vote for this guy. Best one yet!

[@issahcontractor]

Aswww yeah that be awesome ! I’d just love to get a call back and regardless of what happens, would be such an honour to say thanks for all the amazing music. But yeah Brain ! That would be sick !

[@welhodrum]

💪🏼

[@VitoBiguini]

❤❤❤

[@khirschman7]

Gotta find some pockets....slow down and groove! Your left and right hands are finding themselves doing the same thing. Sorry.

[@issahcontractor]

@@khirschman7 yeah in hindsight I wish I had just stuck a groove for each section for longer ! Comes off a bit frantic, but I felt my first audition before this vid didn’t have enough energy. And so I guess by trying to give it a ton of energy, I forgot to just establish a pocket for each part. Live and learn I guess

[@simonmonty7171]

Props on the music stuff but bro.. gotta put down the needle man you out of breath just talking.. can't be healthy and i'm sure gou already know it. Don't give me the natty talk.. you know that I know that you know that I know. Imagine how fluid you would be not stuck in all these muscles lol

[@issahcontractor]

Hey ! Thanks so much for the comment and concern. Yeah my cardio is not great, but I honestly am huffing and puffing cause this was my second take and I just went right into it. That being said, I really appreciate your concern, and I think everyone who I talk to knows that I’d never claim to be natty hehe. I’m 41 now and at age 38, had some really low T levels. Sort of coencuded with my mom/best pal passing from a brain disease. Anyhow, I supplement with T, and maybe more than the recommended TRT doses during a bulk. But my cardio is horrible now due to being at the end of a bulk cycle. I started this bulk in July at 175lbvs and am 210lbs. And obviously it’s not all lean tissue. Just water, minerals, glycogen etc……anyhow, once I cut starting in Feb, my cardio always comes back and I’m not out of breath ever. It’s just with the extra water and mineral weight, it makes cardio harder, as it’s not like being 210 lean tissue. It’s like….fluff weight lol but hopefully I out on 5-7 pounds since July:) Anyhow, thank you so much and I agree…..when I’m at my fighting weight, I’m much more limber.

[@simonmonty7171]

@@issahcontractor well thanks for being honest, it's a rare quality these days

[@simonmonty7171]

@issahcontractor suscribed lol