Primus - Jerry Was A Race Car Driver (Primus Audition)

[@JamesKnoerl]

I didn't get called into audition so I'm not good enough! :(

[@josephkalina4187]

Surprised to hear that I've watched your audition a ton of times because you sound so good

[@midnighthymn]

A crime honestly

[@WaxstarTouring-NZ]

You are 100% good enough and a super talented drummer. Just not what they are looking for more like. Love your work sir! :)

[@Seakow]

Going from Archspire to Primus, this was the fastest click ever.

[@Stephen_Black]

Drone Corpse Race-Car Driver!

[@JamesKnoerl]

@@Seakow both bands are sick

[@HeadbangersKitchenNew]

just came here to say the same thing

[@bearwboots8839]

@@JamesKnoerlI was about to say, did you quit Archspire?

[@Rasculdrums]

@@Stephen_Black John the Doppelganger

[@polishsharpshooter2876]

First guy I’ve seen in these auditions that has the bass drums mastered

[@JamesKnoerl]

@@polishsharpshooter2876 thanks! I watched a cool clip of Tim talking about his improv on this song so I tried to applied that to my video!

[@JorgeVonninger]

Yeah this guy is clean and not over the top with his performance, I think he’s the best I’ve seen yet and who is want behind me.

[@rome8180]

Yeah, the kick drum is what jumped out to me. Great feel and precision. Great tone too. You did an awesome job mic'ing and capturing the drums overall. They sound dry and punchy in a way that perfectly complements the song.

[@grant5603]

Overdoes it

[@mattperkins7038]

Anyone play southbound pachyderm yet?

[@IamSpacedad]

There's so many impressive people competing for this audition. I randomly ran across one earlier that only had like 400 views that was really good for example. I wish the best for all the amazing talent competing for this - so many of them deserve to be recognized for their skills.

[@MorrisonGAAA1]

Les Claypool debe estar sufriendo para elegir al nuevo baterista, hay demasiados participantes increíbles.

[@drumsofviolence]

Of all the auditions Ive seen for Primus you have something all the others dont. Groove and feel. Everyone else just plays note for note but if the feel isnt there it doesnt matter. Best of luck

[@JamesKnoerl]

@@drumsofviolence it’s tough to really lock in to the audio recording since it hovers around a tempo but it’s not recorded to a click i don’t think!

[@fernandogaray1681]

If you haven't seen groove and feel, you should check out Josh Steffen's too

[@raoulduke3770]

⁠@@fernandogaray1681agreed, Josh is excellent

[@Narcissistic_Penguin]

lol I've seen this same comment under every audition video. Everyone seems to have a different definition or feeling, when it comes to feel.

[@drumsofviolence]

@Narcissistic_Penguin well as a metal drummer of 35 years I'd like to be able to say I know exactly what feeling and groove are

[@loganhobbs2612]

By FAR the best audition I’ve seen yet! IMO….. hired!

[@JamesKnoerl]

@@loganhobbs2612wow thank you!

[@nicovedo2145]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4XGZGuwf5ulm8k nop.

[@putputt1989]

Nicely done! How bout a "Jerry was a Remote Tumor Seeker" that'll get both bands attention I bet

[@JamesKnoerl]

@@putputt1989 Jerry was an involuntary doppleganger smoke on the water.

[@Lucky7d4]

Hell Yeah!!! You Rocked This. I really hope your skills take you somewhere, if not primus, I hope somewhere else big. You've got feel my friend.

[@JamesKnoerl]

@@Lucky7d4 I’m just trying to not have a real job full clear strat.

[@Great-Beard-of-Zeus]

Absolutely solid. Best Audition (for Primus) I've seen yet.

[@JamesKnoerl]

@@Great-Beard-of-Zeus thanks cheers!

[@BARTBARF]

You're the absolute man, Archspire and Primus? Mad lad

[@JamesKnoerl]

@@BARTBARF I like a lot of different stuff!

[@BARTBARF]

@@JamesKnoerl as do I brother, keep banging them skins like ya do!!

[@patrickmartineau1008]

Of all the Primus drummer auditions uploaded, this one is the best. Mindful, workmanlike, groovy and loose.

[@Lektuerekurs]

Yeah, right on!!! My feedback as a random viewer would be that you really play Primus with a nice internal swing (english is not my first language lol), but yeah, you sound swinging, not-sterile-quantised and always pushing. Perfect!!

[@Lektuerekurs]

I found better words for what I mean: it sounds like you're really playing in the fing song and not to a click with so and so many 'bars' of verse, riff, chorus etc while the song is playing over it.

[@brighthallwayblues]

@@Lektuerekursi get what you mean and agree !!

[@HKisPro]

If I tried another language I'd sound way worse lol. Well said mate

[@pearlrumdrum]

Dude! Love it. What an incredible journey to watch. You're the man, and I couldn't be happier or more proud!

[@JamesKnoerl]

@@pearlrumdrum thanks bud! I hope you are doing alright!

[@bobbymac3696]

Very nice drumming, and they sound superb James. Thanks for sharing.

[@joshsteffen]

Great job!

[@tamadrummer001]

So far of the 20 or so auditions I have seen, this is the total package. Chops; precision, look. Great job man

[@personnel5428]

nice shirt dude Oh yeah nice drumming too

[@mikegraz7797]

Love this…great job! (From a 35 year Primus fan)

[@mbw0826]

excellent cover. as a drummer and a huge tim and primus fan I was listening closely and you nailed it! Well Done!

[@DrCheeks]

Excellent comment. As a chef I’m super impressed that you’re a drummer and so glad you announced that amazing fact. Now I know the drummer in the vid is really good because a DRUMMER in the comments said so😱

[@papichulobr]

some of herb's bass drums patters are slightly different, but this is very very solid indeed

[@mbw0826]

@@DrCheeks why man? What do you gain from this comment?

[@LeoSchuldiner23]

Absolutely awesome. Precise and full of details and cool arrangements. I would be happy to see you live the next time I attend to a Primus concert. Cheers from Chile. Good luck!!!!

[@justinreynolds3935]

Yea man you and only a small handful of others are matching that laid back sway of Tim's playing. Most are rushing. You're in the pocket though well. Excellent playing

[@mattb.7307]

Fkn clean and solid.

[@aceyriot]

I agree with everyone that appreciates the execution of the bass drum. I've never seen such clearly articulated footwork on a primus playthrough. more please!

[@Dmeekification]

Awesome job!!! And fantastic sounding snare!

[@GaaraOfTheFunk606]

Rly impressive to make double kicks feel this groovy and swingy at this tempo!

[@hunterrileyofficial]

Spot on cover! First one I’ve heard where the bass note patterns match 100% and the groove is perfect!

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Nice playing. This is my fav Primus song. Good luck on the audition!

[@CarnivorousSwarm]

POW! Very snappy! See you next week

[@JamesKnoerl]

@@CarnivorousSwarm next week?!

[@Clutch3672]

Good luck brother solid performance

[@ScarysReviews]

got the look as far as attire sense goes, solid delivery on every beat, rich sounding kit. no sign of struggle. WELL DONE and what a song to pick for an audition.

[@JamesKnoerl]

@@ScarysReviews I only struggle to drink enough coffee and not poop my pants.

[@pmrtn]

From the thumbnail I thought this was Danny Carey! lol! Glad I stayed, you nailed this!!!

[@Chasecka]

Dude great job! Just got a subscriber!

[@pixel_beard]

Amazing drumming mate! Smashed it

[@christophe_s8826]

Very nice cymbals !!

[@Humboldter_]

You make that perfectly timed bass drum look so easy! I've learned in life only the masters of their craft can do that. Nice one!

[@JayDillDrums]

Nice job dude. Absolutely love playing this one.

[@kushking420]

Nice that was spot on with the original to my ears. Great job!

[@Vince-vi1rk]

this kit is gorgeous all the drums are tuned so nice and the cymbal choices are great

[@marcosdepaula3172]

Nice work, nice cymbals too!!!

[@drkpocoyo]

Really enjoy your playing, great dynamic and fit with primus style. one of the best audition i seen so far.

[@fury210]

Great playing

[@TurkeyBaconSandwich9er]

Holy shit dude! Killer cover!

[@BecaSchmitt]

Great audition James! You sound amazing and the performance was tight, good luck! Listening on repeat here.

[@CaptainAlbatross]

Fantastic audition and playing man, brilliant groove and feel, but that china is the star of the show. What a lush but explosive sound, love it!

[@weppanx]

Smooth and effortless ,nice one man .. Good luck.. Santas little ditty will get you there.. lol

[@redvraider5071]

Well done mate

[@Dan-y6l3k]

This is really good, but I don’t think the double bass is played during the verses, but it is definitely played during the chorus and the bridge. Other than that, this is one of the best Primus audition videos I have seen.

[@73puck]

Probably the best representation of Tim’s style I’ve seen on here. I’m a Primus fan. Good job on this.

[@nathan_von]

Flawless ! One of my fav PRIMUS songs.

[@StrilliVanilliDrums]

Super slick cover. Incredibly well done, mate. Nice setup, too. And I agree: there's no better THPS song.

[@freebassdj]

Nice. Great feel on the kick drum

[@Dimepad78704]

Great job, love that snare.

[@budracing1320]

Nice job man!

[@Jerem5728]

Finally a drummer with good, solid feet and many other great skills !

[@badwolfsat5]

Best audition I've seen yet where it sounded exactly like the album.

[@BEIGEandHARASS]

Niiiiiiice….youve got the right feel/style too!

[@see_you_out_there]

Great work

[@TheBayman99]

Crisp drums my guy

[@deweytucker5413]

Dang that was on point! Been a Primus fan for decades. I approve

[@HipNerd]

Nice job. One of my fave Primus tunes.

[@JamesKnoerl]

@@HipNerd it’s the best.

[@kirkcriner5418]

Way to get after it! I love your “stack groove” interpretation

[@metrodrumstv]

Man you've got a great feel for this music!

[@swordandsorcerer]

Best audition by far.

[@Jason31256]

your drums sound amazing

[@bass_paladin]

Great audition man! Hope you fkn snag the gig!

[@GameDesignThinking]

I've been watching your videos since the Archspire audition and man... you groove! It doesn't matter what you play, you add such a unique and cool groove. Hopefully you land somewhere nice! Wishing you the best.

[@WithOccasionalDrums]

Tip o' the hat to you, great performance and playing.

[@JamesKnoerl]

@@WithOccasionalDrums thank you!

[@wcreview8227]

SUPER TIGHT !! huge Fan !! Seas of Cheese was and Is may Fave album... Saw them open for Rush several times! they played YYZ as good as Ruch!! Great playing man! Im a drummer so I know this is not simple

[@heavyswing]

Bro... your set... is beautiful! also, chops are rock fuggin' solid, mate

[@PortalEMCioranBrasil]

👏👏👏👏👏👏 do hope you get the gig

[@nunyabidness323]

The hardest thing about this song is that Tim plays the bass drum triplets slower.

[@paulthens9630]

Your drum tuning sounds incredible! Best of luck.

[@vegadadvlog]

Very solid. It FEELS like Herb. Matching the dynamics of the original drummer is sometimes the hardest part. You've got it. Proably the best audition I've seen so far.

[@slipperyfrog24]

If your kit has more than 10 cymbals, it's required by the rock gods that you audition for Primus on KZbin.

[@rsvfisiot]

Congrats ! Excellent

[@TheBackyardBullies]

On the money Bro ! Good luck !!!

[@dagonzalez1757]

That's a beautiful sounding kit, great playing too

[@Burzz13]

What an awesome thing to wake up to.. killed it my dude!

[@JamesKnoerl]

@@Burzz13 thanks enjoy your day!

[@marconteurs94]

Great work!

[@smk33321]

Best audition tape out there. You have the proper bass patterns, your fills fit perfectly into the groove of the track, and your ghost additions amp the song to a new level. I can see you making some new iconic songs with the boys in Primus. Good luck, my friend!

[@JamesKnoerl]

@@smk33321 Yeah the clip with Tim that I watched he mentioned the specifics of the ghost note pattern. I actually fucked it up on the last chorus but kept it just cause yolo.

[@joshuaschmidinger3993]

Best part of this video is those socks 🤣👌 congrats bro, grew up with this song and primus...brings back memories of Tony hawk pro skater as well 👏

[@alessandrorossini8704]

Well done 👍🏼

[@alienautopsy9326]

good job. spot on

[@NadiaL-S]

this is one of the best i've seen yet!!

[@matejblaha4659]

Best cover of this song I've found so far!

[@surgeman]

Nicely done 👍🏻

[@agm2515]

Bravo James 🇮🇹bella audizione solida Well done James, you seemed to be in the flow,even with a record. Resisti👍

[@Palavalve]

The only percussionist I enjoy watching as much as Alex Rudinger. Hope you get everything you desire, you've earned it.❤

[@RodyCar]

lo stile mi piace... OOOk. Suonare i brani dei Primus non è affatto una passeggiata. Richiede precisione assoluta.

[@edlaw51501]

That sounded great !

[@johnbarrington2526]

Love seeing all these audtions

[@aussieanarchy4397]

Dude sick!!!

[@matthewotremba9230]

I love all of these new Primus Drum Tutorials where the uploader keeps his mouth shut and actually plays

[@alldayidreamaboutsteak551]

Nailed it bro. Good stuff and good luck.

[@moderndaydisciple5879]

Killer job

[@aland2253]

Never heard of you, until this video popped up. Great job, brother. You fuckin nailed it.

[@ChristianQuander]

I woud like to see you in the band ...this is very cool . Love it

[@MrRMTA]

Havent watched too many yet but yours Def-tops! Awesome Job!

[@allensizemore1481]

Nice job. Good luck!

[@eternalrhythmflow]

Nice!👍🏼