Zildjian LIVE! - Sarah Thawer

Zildjian LIVE! Season 2, Episode 2: Sarah Thawer
"Inner Turmoil" - written by Robert Sput Searight
Performed by: Sarah Thawer and Ghost-Note
Recorded at: Sphere Studios L.A., January 2020
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Zildjian LIVE Season 2 represents the energy and passion that’s generated when you bring together artists from around the world for a true Zildjian Family Experience!
Season 2 is hosted by Aaron Spears, musically directed by Robert “Sput” Searight and features the band Ghost-Note!
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Zildjian LIVE! Season 2 Schedule:
Episode 1: Matt Greiner - April
Episode 2: Sarah Thawer - May
Episode 3: Marcus Gilmore - June
Episode 4: JD Beck - July
Episode 5: Stanton Moore - August
Episode 6: Ash Soan - September
Episode 7: Gergo Borlai - October
Episode 8: Dennis Chambers- November
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Ghost-Note Band:
Robert Sput Searight - music director/keyboards
Nathaniel Werth- percussion
Dywane “MonoNeon” Thomas Jr. - bass
Sylvester Onyejiaka - baritone sax, flute
Jonathan Mones - alto sax, flute
Mike Jelani Brooks - tenor saxophone, flute
Xavier Taplin - keyboards
Peter Knudsen - guitar
Mike Clowes - guitar
Audio Engineers:
Kevin Majorino
Tyler Shields
Sphere Audio Assistants:
Matt Cerritos
Xavier Stephenson
Daniel Morris
Audio Mixer:
Ben Burget at 206 Studios
Audio Mastering:
Dave Donnelly at DNA Mastering
Videographers:
Trevor Bowman
Scott Quade
Dean Fisher
Evan Chapman
Kevin Eikenberg
Taylor Davis
Mark Wessels
Photographers:
Ian Grom
Special thanks to:
Sphere Studios and Mackenzie Coats
Livemix for providing the monitoring system
Earthworks for providing the microphones
Original video posted on Zildjian's KZbin in May 2020 had accumulated 800K+ views.

[@paulfenn5060]

If you've not yet seen her explorations into mind-bendingly complex South Asian rhythms, you're missing out. The woman's competence across the percussion universe is total.

[@coledaly3870]

Got a link?

[@paulfenn5060]

@@coledaly3870 Yes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3yui2CJlruNnqM&ab_channel=Drumeo

[@UfirstcoachingUK]

@@coledaly3870 did you find the link?

[@coledaly3870]

@@UfirstcoachingUK Nah can you link it?

[@RajibAdityaNayan]

@@coledaly3870 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3yui2CJlruNnqM enjoy

[@Joe-zk7ps]

Love Sarah's playing and she has the best facial expressions in all of drumming!!

[@isaacbarkersadu-mensah3865]

You know right

[@Character31]

🎂💰

[@zacharyfarrell9654]

No kidding

[@mgall3844]

She's a fantastic drummer but constantly looking like she's watching somebodies dog throw up is a little off putting

[@riceflatpicking4954]

Check out Rod Morganstern, The father of facial drumming expressions

[@Marozzo1536]

This woman is only in her 20s and she's already such a strong and innovative player. I look forward to seeing and listening to many many more years of her music.

[@antemellba6523]

She is absoluty outstanding my god she is wow

[@earlgrey2130]

She is like a powerful diesel engine carrying the entire ensemble forward with an unrelenting pace while pooping out rainbows and setting of nukes. I don't know.. wtf.. holy shit.. what an amazing drummer. Absolutely enjoyed that.

[@Dragon64Lion]

Great description. 😂 I get more joy out of watching and listening to her play than I have anyone in a very long time.

[@Eagle7433]

She needs to hook up with the Bass player from Haim 😁 Facial expression battle.

[@bladesharp2147]

@@Dragon64Lion Je

[@yunggbonker]

lol yeah, that is apt

[@briancockerham4731]

Trash, Kanade Sato is an actual drummer

[@DrRealEstateCT]

Why did this make me cry…

[@f.crossland6488]

because ur gay

[@zaicolainen]

Zildjian is so lucky to have Sarah on their show.

[@tomtoms15]

Istanbul have sara

[@cj8172]

She's awesome, and Jazz has the power to mend this world and bring everyone together.

[@chhitijkc9489]

She just got into deal with Istanbul cymbals 😊☺

[@ntrakit6]

Yea I heard about that...something must up wit Zildjian?!

[@ArrowThrills]

Man I'm surprised she left zildjian.

[@josephs5587]

Ah maybe that is why this video is not on the zildjian KZbin account

[@ArrowThrills]

@@josephs5587 yeah.

[@AaronLevyDrums]

@@ntrakit6 Zildjian tried to take credit for creating the clapstack, ripped off the design and called it trapstack, and didn't give proper credit to istanbul as the originators.

[@daniell.raharitahiana5727]

This was soooo sick. I love how in the end she was like "f*ck these headphones" and wiped the floor on those drums. Absolutely killer drummer

[@samcohen1625]

Because there was that annoying voice over - spoilt it for me too.

[@AdamHarte]

@@samcohen1625 Voice over? She was triggering those on the drum pad. That was all her!

[@attiliosignorelli6219]

Sarah, I was simply amazed at the simplicity in which you play this very complicated piece!!! good, good, good !!!!!💪💪💪✌

[@joroshow6254]

The chords are straight forward, especially the whole beginning section. However, the band really picks up after the 1:40 minute mark! It is the drumming that makes this piece. I have never heard of this woman and she is Canadian, as I am. Never heard of her until August 2024. Then again I haven't listened to music for 14 years until May 13 2024. This is a treat for the ears!

[@stephendick7473]

I've been a professional drummer (now in Toronto) for many years and have seen and heard many great drummers with amazing technique & ideas but Sarah is a true breakout artist with an incredibly original approach that captures the total joy and fascination we hope to feel when watching and listening to a "one of a kind" artist. Lucky us!

[@JCDRUM]

Ok, I've now watched it 10 times in a row, pure energy genuinely flowing out of her body. So much fun to watch! Sput's song is crazy good!

[@walterezequiel6394]

Sarah sos lo más. Soy pianista y guitarrista y desde chiquito saco la lengua apenas al tocar cualquier instrumento y cuando vi lo genial que sos cuando haces tus gestos, y como impacta en la música me maravillé completamente. Un abrazo muy grande desde argentina.

[@donquander326]

Nothing like awesome live music by real musicians, loved the performance!

[@KevinFarmerDrums]

Sarah has a feel like no one else!!

[@sonicsaviouryouwillnotgetm6678]

when them Cans get thrown away, play time is over kids. Rising G.O.A.T. right there.

[@fiddlestix3025]

Ah my god….., would you believe it! This woman is such a powerhouse, there’s so much fire, fun and creativity in her playing -insane! 🔥🔥🔥 Thanks for this, Sarah and Ghost Notes 🙏

[@kevinsilitonga205]

Your bursts of energy are postively brutal!!!!

[@Garix_Drums]

No words, just delights, the best ever.

[@MsUleule]

that 5:20 moment where she completely takes over and takes the groove to her own dimension and headspace - legendary

[@mikej3918]

the way she started out was NUTS. well done

[@JKFaShiz]

could feel every single hit. awesome

[@studentsmusic]

nearly drives me to tears of joy to see her doing this and the expressions on everybodys face there- music is it!!!

[@tomtoms15]

Was weepn all along

[@mario-vena-barista]

Every time she hits a cymbal she looks like she's attacking someone. That shows how much she's in the zone. Love it!👍☕️

[@timclimer6348]

She's GOOD!!!!

[@dennisdunn7662]

Thank you so much! This video makes me feel alive, it also reminds me of how passionate I feel about playing drums. Thank you again, Sarah!

[@charlesthomas2152]

omg ... Sarah ..you are such a big deal...why am I just now seeing this ..wow...!!

[@sean7456]

So glad to see this video back up! I was sad to see Zildjian take it down.

[@user-xs9hh2pi8k]

Why?? take it down??

[@gini879]

What the ... Wow . What did i just watch !!what an amazing performance!!

[@bassbender7847]

This lady is a beast! That was incredible!

[@amdeichgescheitert5779]

loving it, Style, creativity, technique, musicianship uniqueness absolutely outstanding!!! Sarah your'e , reply blown my mind , thank you for the music!!

[@josephgiarraffa6379]

What inspiration!!! She has so much fun and making faces lol It’s a beautiful thing

[@Richard.Cabeza]

Killer jam, excellent performance. Sarah has THE best faces, they are great.

[@jeffmartinez6073]

Dang, some of the tightest playing I've heard in a bit. I lost count more than once and everyone was in on the one. Excellent musicianship!! BRAVO 👏👏!!

[@berigter]

WOOW 🔥🔥🔥

[@paratimp]

What an experience to listen to this music live! This guy (2.02) is already near Heaven

[@lesmellyjogger669]

That's good music. Wow.

[@suburbanindie]

🤯 mind blown

[@Juniscrazy]

Love how those crashes sound.

[@nathanspark4876]

I hope u'll read my comment, your drumming is amazing!!! U carried out all the band and the songs played were awesome! THANXXX

[@andersonjacob7125]

Dear god almighty this is absolute legendary. Sarah you killed it🙏🙏❤❤🔥🔥

[@kathec7347]

I loooove watching you play Drums ❤

[@tyanite1]

To access Sarah's awesomeness, I have to listen to and even appreciate Jazz. That is how magical she is.

[@tonyaponte5919]

She is amazing! Sweetness!

[@andresurbano9237]

the bass on the intro change every chord, its an amazing arrangement, mononeon its a beast. thanks for all this magic together

[@NetiNeti25920]

As amazing as the drumming is, every single musician here shines 3:03 is where the magic happens True master of their art - the bassist, percussionist, sax/trumpet and everyone else The sound engineer and mixing team is FIRE plus the amazing video and editing This is truly one of the best music videos and sound I've seen

[@subiegal8428]

100% SPOT ON!! ❤️

[@sourishbanerje]

i hear Fela Kuti here ;)

[@Ruairi.rollins]

Absolutely incredible playing from everyone, especially Sarah. Just wish the mix was a little better, I can’t help but think of how clean the Snarky Puppy mixes are in comparison

[@fenicks22]

How have i just learned of this woman until now. She is my favorite drummer. WOW!!!!!!

[@rohanparihar4626]

The lady ❤️just stole my heart,love u sarah

[@vinniekay0967]

SHE'S OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!

[@guillearacenag]

Mi "Female drummer" favorita y TOP N°1 entre ellas. Respecto a su GROOVE: mi favorita entre TODAS ellas y mi TOP N°2 tanto entre Hombres y Mujeres (sólo en cuanto a groove, "Suggarfoot" es "LA BESTIA INVENCIBLE"). Sarah, entonces, gobierna el Universo como LA DIOSA DEL GROOVE🙏. Y en cuanto a "lo visual": a única a la altura del tremendo Papa Joe Jones: toca con el rostro, sus caras percuten las notas, sonríen sin cesar y cautivan al espectador. A ellos, NADA los hace más felices que la Batería, y por lo mismo, son "dignos" de "ser seguidos" por nosotros, "los amantes de la Batería". Saludos desde Chile🇨🇱🙏

[@tomtoms15]

"Ser seguidos" como asi

[@guru6393]

THIS IS MIND BLOWING

[@cringusmingus]

Was definitely not expecting her to bring out the mario 64 soundboard

[@ChrisLee-yr7tz]

That was kinda stupid though.

[@israelstrommusic]

@@ChrisLee-yr7tz ok

[@buzzfunk]

Wow just amazing.

[@salvatoretannoia9222]

MAMMAMIA.....sei davvero una meraviglia😘

[@zacharyfarrell9654]

This was the first time I ever heard of her. Hooked ever since. She’s a great drummer.

[@Io1564]

Music is the best!

[@mariacosmel4969]

Wowww 👏👏👏👏

[@TimSamoff]

Incredible.

[@liguinhapercussarei9963]

Massa coisa de doido 😮😮😮😮

[@michaelfaulkner5839]

Sarah is seriously bad ass 🔥🥁🎵🎼. I love hearing and watching her play! Inspiring ♥️

[@FabianLubker]

the mix on the toms is superb👌🏻

[@EmTheMusic]

Sure am glad she stayed with Z long enough for this video to exist! #clapstacktypetingsss

[@reggiehooks8895]

Woooh! Love this lady!

[@josbelbenitez]

Aarón Spears 😢😢

[@MARKINFOR]

Que som é esse mano. Que graves definidos nunca ouvi algo assim. Que experiência nos fones de ouvido. Quem não assistiu usando fones usem para vcs ouvirem. Topo de linha...parabéns parabéns....

[@kalonakitu]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@robertreedy414]

J O Y !!! Complex grooving! Passion and Chops😍

[@tommyangelo7967]

I love Sarah so much.

[@jce34me]

Somebody call Billy Cobham and Tony Williams-- the power here strikes the soul. Thawer's rhythm is a force of nature. If this don't get up in you, I don't know what to say.

[@chicochicoshukor7184]

you are amazing

[@ale.lo.]

Снесла мне голову напрочь. Вот это я понимаю. Настоящая жрица ударной любви. Сколько страсти в тебе дорогая и профессионализма. Оседлала барабанчики без остатка и до полного подчинения а там и слияния в одно целое. Прям какой то бдсм в нормальном смысли слова. Мне аж показалось что травмированые тарелочки за твое искуство с ними. Остались по гроб тебе благодарны. Умничка ты. Просто гигант. ❤

[@DimitriFantini]

Sarah your energy is infectious as always!!!

[@NetiNeti25920]

Finally! I thought the video was shadow banned by KZbin Found out she joined a new cymbal company 🔥 🚨 This performance lit af Also, screw Zildjian - salty MFs

[@spdcrzy]

LOLwut really?!

[@chrismolinarimusic]

I was so glad when this got back online. After they took it down I downloaded a repost so I could still watch. Great performance

[@gordonasaur]

You can feel the passion through the screen... Amazing performance

[@jandenbrok9574]

OOOW! LOVE this!

[@sogent56]

Wow

[@BigWalffle14]

I dream to attend one of her performances 🤩 Amazing performance, so much taste! 🥴

[@johannandjuanitawilliamson6669]

The tuning on the pieces is immaculate

[@Bassic778]

MY GOODNESS SARA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE BAND IS INSANE!!!!!!!!! Robert Searight, who is a RIDICULOUS DRUMMER, is the MD on keys????? COME ON MAN!!!!!!!! LOL! Aaron Spears interviewed her! A BEAST INTERVIEWING A BEAST!!!

[@subiegal8428]

OMG.. Sarah really kicks some serious drumming ass!! 👏🏻👏🏻 ❤️👍🏻❤️

[@Materiot]

Increíble presentación, me emocioné *happy noises*

[@diegodurdon]

Awesome!!

[@Kristoagui001]

Absolute extra terrestrials every one of those musicians 😵❤️🙏🏼

[@todddavidson1332]

holy shit how did i not see this til now. this is crazy

[@in2wishin]

Fabulous!!!

[@drizzb8547]

POWER.

[@jas_bataille]

I swear no player at this level can have so much fun!!!... Mario samples?! Genius!!!

[@patrickricord2120]

great great drummer in thé World thanks so much : a good feeling of this instrument a good improvisation in very fast music : you are fantastic drummer great musicien like Sun thankssssss

[@paradiddle5150]

Sarah is legendary. Such a monster behind the kit

[@limat7178]

Always fun watching you play Sarah ❤😊

[@Right1512]

Listen to the sound of her stanking ! Beautiful !

[@jakobsnake_za]

2 years later this is still the best rhythm out there

[@MrPur3d]

Sarah that was WIIIIIIIIILLLDD

[@universalmeditation8631]

Hold on this vid has been out for over 2 years and only 300K😮😮😮

[@handyboen]

Ooo wawww I just saw Sarah on Zildjian Live, oo my God you are amazing dear 😁👍👍👍

[@BxCortez2050]

wow !!!!!!!!!!

[@JonaMeraz]

Totally awesome!!! Love your energy, passion and smile when play!! Greetings from Mexico

[@NuansaInspirasiku]

Sarah you are very energetic, it looks like everyone really enjoyed her performance including me too.....