Senri Kawaguchi “Ladies Talk” Drum Performance

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You’re in for a treat! Today, Senri Kawaguchi performs “Ladies Talk” from her fusion jazz duo KIYO*SEN, which also features keyboardist Kiyomi Otaka. Senri’s creativity and cool licks make this song exciting from start to finish. Enjoy!
About Senri:
With over 40 million views on KZbin, Senri has swept the world with her amazing musicianship and mastery of the drum set. She’s been selected as one of the top 500 drummers in the world by Drummerworld and was featured on the cover of Drumhead Magazine.
Senri has also released three albums as a solo artist and as part of KIYO*SEN, and has worked with a selection of world class musicians such as David Sanborn, Bootsy Collins, Lee Ritenour, E-girls, Philip Seth and Guthrie Govan.
Senri plays Yamaha Drums, Zildjian Cymbals and Zildjian Drumsticks.
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[@GoddamnAxl]

Damn I still remember the days I watched her play K-ON drum covers... now she’s a master

[@DmitryIsc199]

You arent alone. Glory for the K-on!

[@kloudmuka]

yeah, and it's almost 9 years ago, time flies.

[@wherethetreegrows]

Please tell me is this the same girl? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zqmncp19q5p2rcU

[@fakhrizaD]

@@wherethetreegrows that is kanade sato

[@vintezis]

@@wherethetreegrows ofcourse not, Senri ≠ Sato

[@rielalphonsenarrajos6020]

I just realized, she's using her wrist as her fulcrum point to balance power and speed to make up for her short reach. that's insane

[@CommonSenseRevolution]

She's small, she's cute and she can out-drum most of the best male drummers out there who've been at it for a long time easily. She's so fluid, her technique so precise. Her multi-drum rolls are so smooth she never misses and she's always in the pocket keeping the rhythm like a metronome. It's not often you see such a dynamic player and you can tell she's not even trying, instead she's enjoying herself like she was born to do this.

[@kevinvanrensburg2468]

Wow, this girl can play. I luv watching her play!

[@sx0lx012]

WOW! So tight and hit everything punch like a machine! The drum sound is so good! This lady can play Heavy Metal and Fusion Jazz, single kick and sounded like a double kick! AMAZING!

[@edwardbrown2142]

these performances call for 60fps so we can see whats going on!

[@teacherfromthejungles6671]

when you can learn to read drums without looking it's like to start watching movies in another language without subtitles. develop your listening skills, my friend ;)

[@DIABOLOS]

@@teacherfromthejungles6671 lol

[@teacherfromthejungles6671]

@@DIABOLOS what's so funny? if you can't play some song after just listening to it that means your skill is pretty low tell me if I'm wrong

[@SeanStephensen]

@@teacherfromthejungles6671 highly depends on the song. Playing Dance of Eternity just by listening to it is harder than playing Seven Nation Army just by listening to it.

[@teacherfromthejungles6671]

@@SeanStephensen I learned how to drum repeating after Suicide Silence, Arsonists Get All The Girls, and some other crazy bands from 2007-8s. Now I listen something more light and musically interesting, like TTNG, Tiny Moving Parts, Strawberry Girls and Delta Sleep. And improve my skills by covering their songs. Check them out, their drummers are just incredible.

[@mrt5342]

If Senri ever plays on a metal album, I'm gonna be first in line to get a copy of the album!

[@user-xv4he4mt4x]

She's not trying to dress like a "ROCKER". I love how she wears whatever she likes.

[@Frisbieinstein]

That's what Japanese girls are like. It is an unusual country.

[@SimoDCmusic]

yeah indeed

[@FrankieBag0donuts]

I would wear a popcorn dress if it made me play that good.

[@pectenmaximus231]

She absolutely smoked those drums..

[@aa35232]

this little lady is amazing!

[@aa35232]

senri has matured keep going and the sky is the limit!

[@charliemarley1513]

Love how happy she looks while playing

[@ntapdrums999]

She just owns that kit. So much talent.

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

Such a pleasure to watch, and listen to....Senri is THE best!

[@cyclonicleo]

Gotta love Senri. Her economy of movement is exceptional. She can be flashy but never overly so. Love those toms too!

[@Incountry]

With all the fantastic drummers over the last 40 years it just proves the influences and skill levels keep exceeding the generation before, can you imagine the next...???

[@lediabolique5822]

Superb. Now a veteran with 17 years on a drum stool. This shows what you can achieve if your parents expose you to an instrument at an early age and then support your development.

[@dearlmusic8958]

Yo and the way she plays!! shes just so light and effortless with her hands! Amazing Senri! 💪🏾🔥😃

[@BroadwayJoe99]

It's pure, perfect technique. It is light and effortless, and at the same time she's hitting HARD. It 's just breathtaking.

[@deeliciousplum]

After picking my jaw up and off of the dusty floor, I can now type that Senri Kawaguchi's artistry is wonderful! Thank you for sharing this performance. 🌻

[@erikl6988]

She's so powerful

[@michaelprozonic]

She gets so much power from her unique grip. Also , those sticks are designed just for her and are a Signature series now with dipped grips

[@Barnekkid]

This kid is totally in the groove.

[@abrahamsotelo6188]

she's a beast

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

This is getting shared with my students. Some really inspiring stuff here.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Stoked to hear that!

[@yujitsuzuki5439]

I have followed Senri's perfromance since she was a kid like really just a kid, now she plays amazing!!! Still remember I watched her K-On cover which just amazed me a lo, and almost decade ago?

[@davepoore1170]

Why would anyone give this a thumbs down? Jealousy would be my guess. I wish I could play like that even if just for one day. But she earned a thumb up from me! Not to mention, drumeo does such a great job with all of their productions.

[@ME-ru4hv]

Because art needs context. What is the context here? Music has cultural significance and anyone can be programmed to do anything. Is that the context?

[@davidseres3030]

@@ME-ru4hv I can appreciate "context" - but if the "complaint" is about context but not about the drumming skills, then a "thumbs down" should be qualified/elaborated in a comment...similarly, I'm not a fan of certain music genres, but I can separate my enjoyment/appreciation of a musician's skills even if I'm not enjoying the song being played...I think it is unfair to necessarily "throw the baby out with the bath water"...

[@ME-ru4hv]

@@davidseres3030 I dont personally think it deserves an actual thumbs down. But to me it shows something almost no one else sees or wants to admit. The great lameification. but yea shes a good tech drummer showing off with jazz. To each their own. Its not hating to say that. Maybe she will read it and discover Wired or Blow by blow. Or even Crimson's Red. In that case, I'm her biggest fan ever

[@davidseres3030]

@@ME-ru4hv Thanks for the explanation/clarification...can you explain what you meant by "lameification"?...you are entitled to express your opinion...I would need to check out the music you mentioned...

[@hillarycourchaine6829]

Awesome performance, love her so much and she is super talented.

[@zarikuwa2504]

Senri-chan's number 18 shows her real power. The impeccable drumming that has been played all over the world and Senri-chan's lovely expression shines in the wonderful group she is still in. Even my deceased master is happy.

[@jannormann5441]

I have been following her for some years and i have to say she is the best drummer i have ever heard. Its just flawless tecnique and dynamics. And she is still young. Its just silly how good she is. Everyday when i get up i play a Senri video and it makes my day better.

[@camdendebruin6667]

I vote for Senri to have a feature with Snarky Puppy. Like please.

[@Syzygy-21cm]

Oh yes please - Senri + Snarky Puppy - Great idea.

[@martinoporto8676]

YEEEEEEE!

[@RealNerdyProductions]

That's a great idea! 😃

[@GuyWhoLikesTheSnarkies1435]

Couldn't agree more! I'd like to see her making some magic with Larnel Lewis, Robert Sput, or Nate Werth.. perhaps on next volume of Family Dinner she might could be invited together with Casiopea's keyboardist Kiyomi Otaka as Kiyo*Sen?😁

[@Kshanikaa]

Senri+Hiromi+Jacob+ Snarky Puppy :D

[@FanaticDrummer]

I need these snare recording skills in my life

[@ryo-kai8587]

I know, right? The whole kit is overmiced/compressed to give that super-punchy, dirty sound during kick/cymbal hits, but the snare is so bold and clean yet nuanced. It's so good!

[@mabentertainment3021]

SENRI is ABSOLUTELY one of my favorite drummers along with the LEGENDARY JOHN “SUGARFOOT” MOFFETT

[@ryo-kai8587]

A freaking excellent performance, technically astounding but full of musicality. _I love it!_ Senri-san rides that 7/8 (or 7/4) groove effortlessly. The time signature changes to 4/4 and back are buttery smooth. Especially her transition into 4/4 with triplets at 1:51. This is just plain awesome. Great work!

[@TheFeriner]

She SHREDS

[@Penguinssss]

Holy shit! She's got some chops! They say a way to a man's heart is through his stomach but she's finding her way to my heart through my ears. Flawless victory!

[@DannyELoi]

Senri Puppy!!. Yea, I am 62 and was into Yes, and Mahavishnu, RTF, Tony Williams with Holdsworth. fusion and Prog. I started with that 45 years ago and practiced drums every day. I got good, but not at the level of Senri. Her mom was not even born when I was seeing Jimmy Smith play B3 at his supper club. She surpassed me quite a bit. I still don't understand how with most young people today loving to hear electronic computerized pop, people like Senri even exist. How does this young lady play with such skill, technique and taste know from Lenny White, Cobham, Vinnie, Simon, Dennis, Weckl? And that keyboardist she plays with, Kiyomi Otaka (who plays a real B3 with the bass pedals). How many people even know what a B3 is?

[@pihermoso11]

Akira Jimbo passed the torch to Senri.... there goes amazing japanese fusion music

[@metreaafterglow6834]

Love IT... Love IT... That´s how you hit the drums and cymbals.

[@ThisReactiverse]

Imagine having a rhythm in your head, not matter how complex, and you can just play it.

[@saruulmio5279]

Sugoi nee, Senri chan! I’ve been watching her cover and performance since 2012. Always making great performances, So talented drummer.

[@paulbeauregard8297]

Buddy Rich: "I'm the best drummer who ever walked on planet Earth." Senri Kawaguchi, "Hold my beer."

[@tcwild100]

HA! (Louie B. was better than Buddy)

[@kickazzdrummer666]

*hold my sake

[@kennethworthen8129]

We Know Neil Peart Is Proud!!!😃

[@rone6622]

@@kennethworthen8129 as is Steve Gadd!

[@MrJdsenior]

He must have also been the dumbest, if he actually said that (and it wouldn't surprise me). From what I've seen most drumming experts don't rate him anywhere near to the top. He was also a world class JERK from what I've heard and seen on some videos. Absurdly ridiculously demanding of his band (of himself too) , and routinely acted like a two year old. There is at least one vid on YT of him excoriating his band on a bus if you don't believe it, and it ain't pretty. And no, being very good does NOT excuse that kind of behavior. He obviously had some personal demons, and if he actually said that, some pretty serious delusions.

[@shubham1234]

Senri Senri Senri... the more you give the more we want.. keep surprising us wondergirl!

[@omarsharif927]

Literally with eyes closed so cool

[@pico866]

INCREIBLE

[@ScottMartinD]

She just keeps getting better and better.

[@pongop2179]

thank you so much for a new Senri Kawaguchi video! she is the drumming master!

[@DrumeoOfficial]

You are very welcome!

[@saharasound8337]

She is crazy drummer

[@audhen1]

always a pleasure watching Senri

[@c4n2LLC]

Virtuoso, and she is just getting started, Japan has Taiko, they literally have amazing drums in their blood

[@soramameize]

千里ちゃんのプレイを見ると本当ドラムのやる気が湧いてきます！ ドラムをやりたくなくなった時は毎回千里ちゃんのプレイを見て頑張ってます！

[@rwfrench66GenX]

Her style is so amazing! She gets so much speed even though she's reaching so far! There's so much space between her toms and cymbals, yet no matter what is called for she's right on time and it's seamless! If she was just a technical prodigy that would be amazing in and of itself, but there's heart and soul in her playing in her playing! I put Senri in the league with Carter Beauford, Mike Portnoy, Mark Craney, Bill Bruford, Neil Peart, Vinnie Colaiutta, Dave Weckl, Aquiles Priester and Terri Bozio!

[@TheCymbalProject]

That snare.... SO meaty.

[@---do2qd]

You're awesome senri!

[@pacapacaZ]

Her performance is extremely stable. That would support a powerful sound.

[@spencerbutterbaugh6104]

A lot of great drummers but, this one is the best by far.

[@bullish7352]

There is nothing I dislike about this. She is a beast and her kit sounds fantastic!

[@jimmyholloway8527]

Like the drums know no gender, a groove knows no nation. Watching Senri smile as she hits that second break and slips even more deeply into the pocket just loads my heart up with joy. If everyone in the world could get down together like that we could finally get rid of religion. it's fucking quarter to 1 here, I got work in 5 hours, and I want to get up and jam now... righteous.

[@bikerbuncle]

Jimmy, I second that whole heartedly. Well said.

[@ModularLanding]

Haha, nice comment man 👍

[@pimentertraiter2030]

Damn!! Girl you got talent! Shred on.

[@teacherfromthejungles6671]

there's no such thing as talent skills and skills only nobody can be born with a "talent" of playing jazz

[@RobinC63]

@@teacherfromthejungles6671 your statement is simply too stupid and absurd to debate.

[@teacherfromthejungles6671]

@@RobinC63 it's you who is stupid ;)

[@TronciM]

@@teacherfromthejungles6671 oh, talent does exist trust me

[@deanroddey2881]

​@@TronciM If it's talent, then why does everyone who plays like only do so after putting in many thousands of hours doing it? You can have physical traits that make it easier for you to do some things than others, and maybe traits that make it impossible for you to do some things (at least competitively.) But everyone who really does something great has basically two things going on. 1-They like it and 2-Therefore they do it all the time. Often 3-They start young and have 1&2, therefore they are very good at a pretty young age. And very often 4-They get some sort of recognition young from it. Everyone wants to be special and that drives them and mastery of that thing comes to define them in their own minds, which again makes them do it all the time and really want it badly. Lots of people then act like it's some gift from the gods, but it's work and practice and desire. Otherwise, they wouldn't have to put in 20,000 hours doing it in order to be that good. I think the mistake is comparing them to people who never get that good. In almost all cases, they won't have worked as hard, or they have other interests that distract them, or they just do it and don't live it and think about it all the time and study it as a science at the same time as they develop it as an art. Those things make a huge difference. And yes, in some cases genetics will factor in, though that's not too much of an issue with drumming, as proven by the wide variety of humans who are good drummers.

[@alanvaughan2937]

so little effort just an amazing player ..can't stop smiling when I watch her play ..drums sound amazing too

[@RoeShamBoe]

i remember seeing her on youtube at like 12 years old doing anime music drum covers. she already had a commanding grasp of the drum set back then.

[@rajeshmb6745]

She's is master, And worked very hard to achieve this feat. No fluke. Must have spend many tearful moment. But wonder wizkid.

[@MusicAnirban]

That’s it! I have seen it all.

[@S2pdboy]

THIS IS SO AWESOME!

[@KatzRool]

What a legend!

[@garysmith3173]

Absolutely fantastic drummer.

[@danjf1]

2:30 was absolutely sick! Rock on!

[@philippeheritier9364]

Wow ! I'm a drummer and i say wow!!! It looks like she's playing on a recorded music right ? And it's even more difficult to stay synchronised. Bravo ! The hihat is recorded to low to have good appreciation of her groove.

[@JerehmiaBoaz]

Agreed, the hihat isn't loud enough.

[@user-cg5jv7bl6n]

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[@paulbeauregard8297]

Ya, I think the mic should have been down lower and closer to the edge. That top cymbal of the hi hat can only travel a little bit so there's no chance of it slamming into the mic. Is that an Audio Technica 4041? If it is, that's a great mic for hi hat - one that beats the Shure SM81. The rest of the drums are perfect: I'm puzzled how the engineer missed the boat on this one.

[@badmonks]

I'm not a drummer but just discovered Senri on YT. I can watch her play drums over and over and over again. She plays with so much, I guess the word might be, precision and feel. It's amazing to see and hear. Wow!

[@davidkymdell452]

Can't help but smile along with her. Love it! I'd love to see what she could do with Yoko Kanno composition

[@SoloNecr0zis]

Fantastic suggestion, hope someone can make it happen ! Love Yoko Kanno.

[@davidkymdell452]

Well, there's a live action Bebop coming up.........

[@madmoonrabbit]

Fluid, relaxed, in time! Great performance.

[@ryrysparco6150]

love when Senri is here thanks again Drumeo for always bringing great artists and educators

[@Holygiant]

I watched this on 1.25x by accident and I was so blown away and so overwhelmed lol. I didn't think it was humanly possible to drum that fast and that accurately and I guess it isn't cause it seems a lot more human on normal speed. Still an absolutely flawless performance (and a much more listenable groove at normal speed! lol).

[@thereignofdando]

beautiful playing, beautiful player, and insanely beautiful sounding kit!

[@MrRlwiley]

evans oil filled heads on those toms?

[@thereignofdando]

@@MrRlwiley I'm not sure, they might be Evans Hydraulics yeah, but normally you can see the oil bubbles in them and I can't really notice it on these.

[@MrRlwiley]

@@thereignofdando they sure do sound great.

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

Love this! So much groove. One of the Senri videos I have liked the best. Currently on repeat!

[@ShredGuitarColombiaMT]

so much power in her hands!

[@mikajuvonen1279]

ohmaigawd this is ameizing.

[@Longshanks1956]

WOW. WOW. WOW. WOW.... And just for good measure, WOW.

[@rtanidean4931]

Incredible! Wonderful in the pocket structured drum track. Young lady is nailing it. Sweeeeeeet!! 🙏😊

[@ivan.mezzacapa]

This girl is incredible!

[@riccardomusiu510]

Woow I love Senri! 👌❤ Amazing musician!! Greetings from Italy 👍😉🇮🇹

[@nazfrde]

WOW!

[@JaypeeCalupitan]

So Clean 😍👌

[@chatelain567]

Nothing to add !! It appears Japan has created a super race of off the charts talented young ladies like they,ve been doing this for a lifetime and captured the souls of innumerable master drummers.Just a freak of nature and/or a shit load of work ethics and fun doing it

[@renanmonteirobarcellos6187]

She´s a monster!!!

[@allen6924]

WOW exceptionally tight and rhythmic.

[@stewiepid4385]

SHREDDED!

[@MEGAMIGA]

She is insanely good!

[@hi_artmoto]

Gotta love Senri! かっこよかったです！

[@jonranta2588]

Wow!

[@DimitriFantini]

absolutely KILLER

[@sptfrtlob9530]

Congratss!!!!! 1 Million Subsss

[@Al_Gorithm2]

Absolutely phenomenal! Love it!

[@manningbartlett522]

She combines an insane level of surgical precision with absolutely incredible soul. It is almost like Vinnie Colaiuta and Clyde Stubblefield somehow had a Japanese love child.

[@alfonsorodeo2432]

excactly how I feel, precision and feeling - that is rarely spreaded - she is my favourite on drums.

[@Fuzcapp]

I wouldn't put it past them ...

[@cbacon6734]

Superb! Plays with a smile to boot! Love the song and fully admire this drummer's skill!

[@thewomanwithnohead]

Absolutely insane skills ! Loved it !

[@gregruthen3844]

Senri is incredible, lovely to watch her over the years.

[@patrickprice1231]

Always amazed by her playing. Here’s this tiny, beautiful girl absolutely shredding the drum kit and looking like she’s having a blast (the smile is a dead giveaway). I admit, I’ve got a bit of a crush on her 😍

[@davidseres3030]

I think she's a fantastic drummer...I think many non-Japanese/-Asian persons might be fooled by the "little girl in a pretty dress" appearance...then she sits on the drum throne and blows them away...like many other upper echelon drummers, she plays so fluidly that one thinks one can play it "easily" like she does...

[@pobehlicaCaptava]

👍Amazing🥁👋👍

[@pimtelman]

This girl can measure up with all the top guys, amazing drummer!

[@fl00d69]

DAMN she good.

[@user-ms6cb3zb8c]

It came to my algorithm and clicked, I couldn't get out of this masterpiece. It's insane