REACTING to EL ESTEPARIO - Blinding Lights Drum Cover

[@RaynaVandel]

Who should we watch next?

[@smokeyjo7420]

the answer is Godzilla by the same guy

[@RaynaVandel]

nice! i'll check it out@@smokeyjo7420

[@tomfiend86]

Aric Improta would be a fun reaction!

[@RaynaVandel]

@@tomfiend86 nice 👍 I did react to some of his stuff a few years ago!

[@tomfiend86]

@@RaynaVandel oh dang...will have to look it up 😅

[@Sabamonster]

El Estepario's drum IQ is unrivaled. He doesn't just play drums, he transcends what they are. As someone who plays drums, guitar and sings, he is the first person that has ever captivated me to the point where I'm not even worried about the song. I'm interested in the music that HE is making. The song is supporting him, not the other way around. IMO he's absolutely the best drummer in the world.

[@harleyadam4813]

I think probably one of the most impressive things El Estepario does is that because of his minimalistic kit (typically 3 piece), it's not about watching where his hands are, it's about watching what his hands are doing WHERE they are. It's almost like watching someone perform with just a voice and a single instrument. There's nowhere to hide. It's all right there in front of you.

[@charlesdavis5803]

You summed up everyone's experience watching this incredible man perform! Well said, sir!

[@gingerbeardedone3318]

Outstanding comment. Completely agree.

[@MathewWeaver73]

Excellent summary

[@dougpaul8958]

"it's about watching what his hands are doing" Aye, good luck with that!! Can we combine two KZbin channels and get The Slow Mo Guys to film him at a few thousand fps? We mere mortals might stand a chance then!

[@danl.2220]

man, the sound is amazing...watching this with headphones on makes you feel like you are wearing that bass drum on your back when the double bass hits.

[@WeTheLittlePeople]

2:30, love that expression. That was what you and I and ever reaction channel has.. starts out okay cool can keep a decent beat + then he hits it and goes into red-pill wonderland all of a sudden. He is certainly an entertainer!

[@michelebrown9324]

I am one of those people not musically inclinded and hooked on his videos and the reaction videos of those who know how technically magical he is. I recommend watching his video, My Story. He is an inspiration. I enjoy watching him give reactions to the younger children. Only love & respect to this man. Florida USA

[@RaynaVandel]

Thank you!

[@Nirotix]

Absolutely mental. This guy is on another level.

[@VincentAshcroft]

Near total limb independence, musicality, insane speed, control and manages to make it look effortless. He has pushed drums from the back of the stage the front and allowed a whole new audience to see what it looks and sounds like. Dedication is key, he is ridiculously talented but he openly states that "talent comes from 8 hours of practice a day for years" Great react and love to see more!

[@JackSparrow-yb3lq]

I love watching reactions to El Estepario Siberiano because it is like reliving the amazement when I first saw it but through someone else's eyes. It's like when you see something amazing and you want someone else to see it too. It seems like everyone feels that way.

[@RaynaVandel]

That's such a great way of looking at it ✌️

[@mixedpleasure4324]

I feel you

[@josemariagordon9584]

Great comment it is exactly the way I go about it. El Estepario is simply a legend already

[@tomfiend86]

Great reaction, dude. I love watching drummers who are technically incredible but this guy is unrivalled for his creativity, its a joy to watch

[@Syn741]

the amount of coordination to even play that is insane. It's almost as if each limb of his has a mind of it's own with that amazing coordination. His timing is also amazing, and also it's as if everything that can make a sound is a drum to him. It's as if his brain goes to places on how many things he can fit into a certain timing without making it sound messy. Also in certain notes he plays it so fast the point that it sounds like 1 hit which gives an elusion of it being something simple

[@theidajawho]

The way this GOAT compartmentalizes his brain is just crazy.

[@Thnielsen85]

He is flashy, insanely technical, and he adds soul to the music! :D

[@tj7264]

His videos, commentary, inspiration, and instruction WILL change the next generation of drummers....

[@JeanBaptisteQueru]

Rayna, I like the way you talk about his approach being the perfect combination of overplaying and playing good grooves. My mindset when I watch his videos is that I'm not watching a drum cover, I'm watching a drum solo that lines up perfectly with a song.

[@RaynaVandel]

That's a cool way if looking at it!

[@andyb9664]

The Travis Barker analogy was so good! Indeed he is the new wow factor guy. 👏🏻

[@TrueEarth2112]

I can't stop watching this.

[@justanothernoobe]

El Estepario is just immense! I've seen that video before but I didn't quite pick up on a few things until your review. Nice work. Keep smashing it. Keep pumping out the merch ;)

[@RaynaVandel]

Thank you! Yeah he's so so good!!

[@martinarscott3524]

He's the reason I've started learning :) Don't expect to reach his level but I've got ZZ Top Gimme All Your Lovin mostly cracked after 4 days of starting.....Have you seen "Megadeth Drummer Hears Mr Brightside For The First Time"? Really fun watch!

[@dijhili]

Another PRO drummer noted that he hits the drums in exactly a 1-2" space. You can see the "wear" in the drum in several of his other videos. His precision is nuts.

[@zeSpammmmmer]

excellent react! love how you take the time to highlight why EES is so good, musically speaking, and not just a techie drummer.

[@RaynaVandel]

Thank you 👍

[@StillAProudAmerican-ll2yc]

I subscribed. You are one of the very few if any that caught EES flip the drumstick up, catch it with his right hand and play the cymbal, twice. Good job. Watch this video ten times to get and absorb all he does.

[@kevinforbes5381]

what i like most about the beat is the mans eyes are closed.Mind is Blown

[@tomruud1908]

Norwegian band Leprous. Incredibe drummer. Prog rock... 62 year old rock and metalhead recommends this to you all. Enjoy❤

[@soenkeohm5388]

El Estepario is another level with his natural ability and thousands of hours he invested. From my POV he is the GOAT

[@gregcissell345]

On top of every thing that you pointed out whenever he’s switching the pedal he’s still using the high hat to. On these videos he does everything in one take unless he does a split screen where he’s doing two drum parts like in The Believer.

[@rolof67l5]

The thing is; Yes he is a drummer, but what he does here on KZbin and other platforms isn't just drumming. It's entertainment and I think that's why people like it. I'm no drummer but I enjoy watching him go crazy. Nice reaction.

[@RaynaVandel]

Yeah I see what you mean! ✌️

[@johnnymclean4221]

I’ve watched drummers on you tube for years and since I’ve watched him I don’t watch anything is, it’s the technicality and the measure of control on every stroke. He’s even better one handed. That will blow your mind.

[@punicwars2]

And he makes it alll looks so god damn easy... like his not even trying.

[@nerdsdotwav]

Yeah this guy is on another level.... such flawless technique it's mind boggling.

[@RaynaVandel]

Absolutely mental 🤯

[@charlesdavis5803]

He has made mistakes in his drumming, but, you BARLEY notice. Sometimes he is able to play right through it, so it seems on purpose. The man is a bloody machine.

[@jeffbentley1545]

He has turned drumming into an extreme sport.

[@RaynaVandel]

😂

[@reapershome]

This guy is insane

[@sergionx9010]

Only two words; number one

[@alexcolina6147]

His cover of Knights of Cydonia... HOLY SMOKES!!

[@The_Gary_Douglas]

You should check out his newest one. It’s a drum cover of Eminem - Monster. You want you mind blown even more than this video?? That’s the one brother.

[@RaynaVandel]

i'll do it! :)

[@derrikjasper1283]

It's called Godzilla not monster

[@antdte.5523]

El Estepario es TREMENDO!!

[@DarinJasper]

Definitely the goat

[@paytah3373]

The drum you labeled a floor tom is actually a deep shell snare. You can see the snare switch on the side. Plus, look at the stand that the drum is placed on.

[@RaynaVandel]

Yeah I noticed that after I said it but then didn't wanna talk over the part I was hearing and the got distracted 😅

[@paytah3373]

@@RaynaVandelfair...great react video tho the dude is changing the drums in front of all our eyes.

[@badm0t0rf1nger]

Young Jorge is for sure #Inspirational :) (his name is Jorge Garrido btw... & no, I have no idea where the Siberian Steppe thing came from!) I'm looking forward to him using all his limbs going forward, but definitely check out his One Handed Drumming Vol.1 sometime. ;)

[@antdte.5523]

Es de Valencia, Spain.

[@Hote__]

It’s not actually a floor tom but another snare that is tuned very low. Not here tryning to be point out mistakes. Just pointing out yet another way that the guys manages to be creative. He has so many creative and out of the box thinking things in his videos that many time people don’t even notice that it includes the decision he makes with the gear he uses

[@RaynaVandel]

Yeah I noticed that after I said it but didn't wanna keep talking over the playing haha

[@gustavobatista9565]

A M A Z I N G

[@marcmeyer5643]

Hes def a awsome keyboard player😆😆

[@G-REV_CHUCK]

4:06 dude looks like he doesn't have arms!

[@RaynaVandel]

😂😂😂😂

[@gustavobatista9565]

slikpnot open your eyes.. the man

[@merqury5]

Great reaction

[@RaynaVandel]

thank you!

[@mll7674]

Play the video to the end and allow him to explain what’s going on. He does this in a one take with everything going on.

[@VicenteTorres-i1k]

i love the way you react.......its imposibel to do something diferent

[@darengardner6219]

Hes not even showing off . Hes basically saying 'look this IS possible' .

[@tinyhammer1627]

best drummer in 50 years god level sss+ rank need i say more i am like whaterver men the

[@marianofigueroa8458]

Imagin watching Tim Henson and El estepario jamming together... oh my!

[@Reddux]

Time to start requesting this guy's covers on your livestreams ;)

[@RaynaVandel]

🤯😭

[@MathewWeaver73]

Great reaction, new sub 👍

[@RaynaVandel]

Thank you 🙏😊

[@grahamstuart9164]

I think you're hedging your bets so I'm gonna say what I think you wanted to say...... This guy is game changer number 3 for drummers. In guitar we have had 2 game changers. One was Jimi Hendrix and the other was Eddie. they changed everything. With drummers there have been 2 game changers. One was Buddy Rich and the other was the drummer from Rush....... Neil Peart. EES Is game changer number 3. This is going to revolutionize everybody's concept of what is possible with a drum kit. We are in for the ride of our lives❤

[@livb6945]

Yeah, I'm not a drummer at all. But watching him is so inspiring!!

[@WeTheLittlePeople]

Flashy yes == sound cool? == OMG yeah.

[@NicoPlayz41217]

I think Mario gojira’s drummer is “NEXT LEVEL”

[@dolnick7]

New Sub. Love the accent, dude.

[@RaynaVandel]

Thanks for the sub!

[@vampire99999]

I think he’s the best in the world 😊😊

[@DR34343]

Subscribed!

[@Inspiration_Connect]

fantastic

[@MorellioBenoir]

For anyone that reviews him and wants to dig into some gems from a couple of years ago; THE HARDEST SONG I'VE EVER PLAYED | GAIA - CHRIS COLEMAN DRUM COVER

[@Gantzz321]

the way I view his playing is, he is taking the drums and making into a real Instrument instead of a metronome any money can start up to keep time for the rest of a band

[@gloriacanovarela6181]

Si este te pareció bueno, tienes que ver el último con cover de Eminem... Es brutal

[@ukdnbmarsh]

for me, in one fell swoop El Estepario has (and in some cases) single handidly surpassed the greats that w all know and love such as Bonham and Peart (Edit - subbed too)

[@RaynaVandel]

Thank you 👍

[@jo-fhreycorpuz]

El Estepario , CLay A, Luke H, 🤘

[@peterc.4466]

You should check out his One Handed Drumming Vol.1

[@RaynaVandel]

will do :)

[@natalie_catalie]

🔥🔥

[@PeterRampionClark]

Please -- EES doing my favorite: GANGNAM STYLE!

[@NicoPlayz41217]

He plays natural born killer ONE HANDED

[@eu3145]

his Bongo Song cover next

[@billhenderson2459]

John Bonham in the 1970’s. Neil Peart 1980’s and 1990’s.

[@RatraceDave]

Will he be the new drummer for slipknot?????,

[@RossNixon-y4s]

Watch knights of cydonia cover 😮

[@RaynaVandel]

👍

[@ColinRichards1]

Its actually 2 snares

[@RaynaVandel]

You're right 👍 I noted this almost immediately after I said it in the video 🤣

[@ColinRichards1]

@@RaynaVandel sorry I didn't catch that

[@Willjrockstar]

Youre "trying". That sounds really hard lmao.

[@egocelatrixcelatrix2514]

OMG

[@sylface86]

he is harry mack only on drums xD

[@RaynaVandel]

Haha that's a great comment 🤣

[@Jay-ju9jw]

Travis who?? Lol

[@NicoPlayz41217]

I like avenged sevenfold