Senri Kawaguchi & Sarah Thawer Drum-Off

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What’s better than one awesome drummer? Two awesome drummers! Check out this drum duet featuring Senri Kawaguchi and Sarah Thawer playing the funky track “Real Life” (by Senri Kawaguchi). They trade solos mid-video before transitioning into a heavier version of the song. Can this get any more epic?
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.
Follow Senri:
►Facebook: / senri-kawaguchi-122390...
►Instagram: senri_kawag...
About Sarah:
Sarah Thawer has been making a name for herself since setting foot on stage to perform for the very first time, when she was only 6 years old. A self-taught drummer at heart, Sarah has found great success by embracing the world of formal education by studying jazz and world music at York University where she was the recipient of the Oscar Peterson Scholarship, the highest award given by the institution, in addition to graduating with the Summa Cum Laude distinction. All her accolades and work ethic have taken her to share a stage with world-class artists including AR Rahman, Ruth B, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, Del Hartley, and D’bi and the 333, just to name a few.
Follow Sarah:
►Facebook: / sarahtdrumguru1
►Instagram: sarahtdrumg...

[@DrumeoOfficial]

This was a collab we did with Senri, Sarah, and Yamaha Drums. It takes so many people to make something like this happen and I think the video turned out awesome. Senri and Sarah obviously crushed it, the Drumeo production team nailed the edit, and the Yamaha kits sound incredible! Thank you all so much for watching and please share, because we really want to inspire more drummers to START and STAY playing drums! - Jared Falk

[@H4RLM]

Drumeo but you can hardly hear senri’s drums

[@DrumeoOfficial]

@@H4RLM Turn up your hearing aids.

[@king-manu2758]

It sounds Great indeed. As usual with drumeo videos.

[@king-manu2758]

@Bob Bagina what a pathetic troll you are. Music and filming production takes a lot of work and expertise to make it sound and look good. Believe me, I know full well. Every time I tried to make a drum video I struggled a lot to make it good and unfortunately never achieved good results. You could say it's an art in of itself.

[@antonionbeettleincorrectus6296]

@Bob Bagina we all are free to express ourselves even our names are a prove of that... but you need skills on drums,drums,cymbals and stands (hardware) on tech sides expensive equipment and gear like mics,console,wires,adaptors,software and stuff...3,4 or more cameras with they respective operators. Need to learn or study that basics over the track or song to apply accents and dynamics by the musicians. She went to that studio from another country even a different continent traveling thousands of miles and she's didn't came alone i'm pretty sure of that ;) And for the edit staff a headache..or two...in other words YOU ARE AN ASSHOLE dude! No offense. Cheers! (^-^) PS. sorry'bout my poor nonsense bad english. Sorry my rudeness ,Drumeo

[@Alidorne]

The amount of fun they had makes this 1000x better

[@DrumeoOfficial]

😃

[@Justin-wu8gw]

out_run_radio Indeed

[@ryo-kai8587]

@out_run_radio Seriously! One of my favorite things about Senri especially -- she's focused, technical and plays with tons of power and emotion, but she always looks like she's having a blast and it's contagious ^_^

[@gurribuy]

This is the result of hard work, many hours of practice and good neighbors.

[@aLovelyDay4Love]

😂😂😂

[@somenbwithabadhistoryteach5872]

"and good neighbors" this is the most drummer humor thing I've ever heard. I love it.

[@rajrishimunda6309]

Yeah good beighbours.

[@SIELband]

hahaha! hmmmm...we'll have to ask the neighbors!

[@thephilosophersrant1552]

...State Farm is there!

[@OwlAtHome0]

I can’t get over how Sarah is able to push her glasses up in the middle of all that insanity without missing a beat!

[@karllager2214]

She stole that lick from vinnie

[@caprise-music6722]

Think of it like you have a second to put down your coffee cup

[@Soohook]

Right?!!!!

[@Chiggianya]

As an Asian woman drummer myself, it’s incredibly inspiring to see not one but TWO Asian women killing it together!!!

[@rdbenavides5988]

@@Jdrummer77 Indians are Asians, too.

[@andrewgarcia6160]

​@@Jdrummer77what continent is India in?

[@MMAFAN-de9kt]

Is Sarah Asian ? 🤔🤔🤔… Thought she was Canadian 😳😳

[@askingemu]

@@MMAFAN-de9kt shes from India which is Asian

[@mesri3]

Sarah was born in Canada. That makes her Canadian.

[@jamesn7305]

And the winner is ... everyone that gets to watch this. Damn, just so much fun.

[@negativezemu]

The fact that both drummers had big smiles on their faces put a big smile on my face! Love the amount of joy and passion they both possess over drumming. They rock so damn hard! Cheers!

[@TheBoardGarage]

The timing and precision is insane here. Incredible.

[@ccshumshum8104]

lol no

[@DreiK96]

@@ccshumshum8104 I assume you could do better?

[@ccshumshum8104]

@@DreiK96 maybe, because this is nothing exceptional

[@DreiK96]

@@ccshumshum8104 better show what you got so we could appreciate (given there's any)

[@ccshumshum8104]

@@DreiK96 dont see what my playing has to do with this video

[@empyreanb9444]

There is something so special and powerful when two drummers play together like that. These two ladies are absolute fire.

[@sanseiryu]

Senri just tossing in some drumstick flips like "ain't no thang!"

[@shokosugi2346]

I know no instrument is "better" than another, but can we all agree that nobody has as much fun as drummers?

[@tititamasese5498]

Debateable but drumming is mad fun

[@ethanehlers6792]

Yeah debatable just depends the mood

[@dangerspouse4741]

Gee Anzalone...Akane Hirose...Rod Morgenstein...Junna... a lot of the greats look like they're having a blast while playing. And why wouldn't they? Great stuff.

[@Narut0Kur0saki]

Wrong

[@firstnamesurname6550]

Don't told that to blues guitar players in a blues jam ...

[@bookworm521]

I loved how Sarah kept adjusting her glasses but didn't let that stop her from having fun! 😄wooohooo!

[@hillarycourchaine6829]

absolutely love seeing drum offs , especially when there's 2 awesome drummers enjoying playing together.

[@djznfenzehasfaithfuturedrummer]

Both of them are the drummer queens😊😊

[@allenwilson530]

If these two ladies did this for three hours I'd plug my phone in and sit down and watch every second of it. I especially like how much fun they are having. A lot of drummers and probably musicians forget that "fun" part.

[@slimkt]

Love how much fun they’re having! They freakin’ crushed it, man. Thank you Drumeo for showcasing these women and their talent! They both found a new fan in me.

[@Inspired_rider]

Oh my goodness. This takes drumoffs to whole different level of style, execution, precision, fun... what else? Oh... and Sarah's drum face against Senri's smile.

[@ctatrains]

I love that they smile and make it look easy. I'm not even sure if it's legal to have that much talent without some kind of permit.

[@billgreenberg1584]

My two favorite contemporary drummers... I never get tired of this video! Special shout-out to Sarah Thawer: Just saw your "Thriller" video on Drumeo. Agree 100%. This 61-year old male drummer LOVES what drummers like you and Senri are doing (challenge #2). I shared "Thriller" on my Facebook page (#1), and you can count on me for #3. Rock on, ladies!

[@hwarang4ever365]

It's amazing seeing how there are no walls/borders when it comes to percussion. Cultures and peoples all over the world have their own style of playing; no style is wrong, but unique and awesome in its own way.

[@youngafro327]

As a fellow drummer (been playing for almost 12 years now, seeing two bad ass, highly talented masters of the craft, is honestly so inspiring, makes me want to get a new kit and practice more 😂😁

[@cinephiladelphian]

I love how their hits at the end are almost perfect flams. Both such badasses.

[@allibababoo]

Proof every band needs 2 drummers

[@Soohook]

Let’s pull out a fire extinguisher! Their playing is smokin’ hot!!! Fantastic chops!!!

[@JLozdrummin]

The ending was epic. Love the girls vibing each other.

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

outstanding drummers! Kick-ass ladies!

[@KeithCopeland778]

Two PHENOMENAL DRUMMERS-PERIOD!!! Dang it, now I have to check out Senri!!!!!!!!

[@deucemcallister13]

That ending was the cutest thing I've seen all week! Incredible energy from both Sarah and Senri!

[@HerbalistGuybrush]

Dats a bit racialist cah dem woman

[@rafaelgonzalez987]

This may be old but still gold 👏🏽🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@freshlikeme383]

The smiles on their faces defines what it feels like to be a drummer

[@2visiondigital]

I gotta say I have watched this more than a few times....

[@kjthekunoichi]

Yeah go girl drummers!!!🙌🙌🙌rock on!!!

[@pbasswil]

They look like women to me! In the field of non-classical music, it seems like you need to be around menopause before you're promoted to womenhood. :^/

[@geoffgreen8023]

I’m on my 5th replay of this. Two wonderful musicians, my two favourite female drummers, really leathering the kits and flicking out stunning sounds and patterns, Just never ask me to choose a favourite.absolutely stunning..

[@TeclaSAPcomUlissesCarvalho]

Amazing job! I guess I had as much fun watching as you guys did while playing this awesome piece. Thank you!

[@justabeard3794]

The guitar and bass in the backing track were pretty epic too

[@HipHopHistoryGuy]

Senri is so much fun to watch, she is simply amazing. Great video, Drumeo!

[@learnedernest]

Damn that was sick - such a legit joy to watch two drummers having fun and riffing off of each other

[@jazzpunx7889]

Dude Senri is a freaking powerhouse man

[@in2wishin]

The best of the best collaborating - it doesn't get better than this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I could watch this 5 million times!

[@garys5540]

I can watch this over and over again without ever getting tired! Thanks so much!

[@kristen21023]

You ladies are so inspiring. I just started my learning journey a couple months and these kind of videos keep me going!

[@NicCounty]

How are u plyn right now?

[@cnutwycliffesson]

are you still with it?

[@Lia-A-Eastwood]

I dearly hope you're still rocking your kit!

[@noworriesimfijian]

Man that was so in the pocket how they were locked in together....top it off they’re having a blast playing together. Kudos to Sarah and Senri and thanks to Drumeo for bringing this together for everyone...that Latin segue into the funk...OMG😎👍😂

[@Vracer111]

Why didn't I see this sooner! Great vibe and chemistry between them... incredibly fun to watch and listen to! Thanks for this duet!

[@prasanna7110]

I could always hear some Indian folk beats when Sara plays🤘

[@pauls3946]

OMG!!!! That was sooo incredible! Thanks Drumeo for doing this. Thanks also to Senri and Sarah. Y'all are awesome!

[@k.p.bolden7329]

Phenomenal job, Sarah and Senri!!! ☄️☄️☄️☄️

[@TomsMwambo]

this was dope stuff. These ladies sounding really good. thank you Drumeo

[@victorarellanom]

They’re are absolutely amazing! What a great drummers!

[@danielmoraes7913]

Absolutly insane! Ashtonishing! Amazing! Energy, technic, feeling, and Lot of fun! Wow!

[@LeonardoP]

The editing on this was on pooooint. So much fun to watch, wow. Amazing

[@nebraskahusker247]

This was a fantastic display of great drumming by both ladies. Bravo!!!!!

[@davidhofman2350]

Absolutely fantastic, you girls rocked that so hard! It was awesome to see how much you both were enjoying it. Bravo to Drumeo for making this happen

[@21bravopunk61]

Amazing work from 2 very talented musicians. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@stefanopiga6879]

i'm definitely in love with Senri.

[@srwarrior134]

Thank you for introducing so many drummers and opening my horizons, drumeo!

[@kristo1280]

So cool and fun to watch and hear. Pure joy!

[@mintyfresh9080]

You spoil me with these Senri videos... Amazing playing

[@sk8rdad]

amazing. perfect tuning on the snares and Senri that was the fastest finger twirl I've ever seen!

[@brendasays2324]

I love love love seeing these two jam out. Looks like they had an extremely great time with each other.

[@cecilia.santana]

Love them so much! ❤ Amazing drummers!

[@gerhardbitter1581]

Both play with perfect technique and time. Sarah noticed pretty quickly that Senri can play just as technically virtuoso as she herself and that is why she relied on her creativity at the 8th changes and challenged Senri with it. Sure, Senri always responded with her great technique. There are a lot of drumbattles on KZbin. This is one of the best..

[@peace7482]

Sarah needs a new anti-slip glasses... asap... great drumming btw 👍

[@mjnyc8655]

Senri Kawaguchi had this problem in the past: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJCrqoF5rtyBbNE

[@gcorriveau6864]

Wow! That's some fantastic drum skills going on there. Love the creativity they both employ. Thanks, Drumeo!

[@kelvinking3381]

Awesome Job! The Passion & Joy you both share on the drums is just Amazing!

[@Danfromoverthere]

KZbin sadly offers only one thumb for thumbs up because if it didn’t my thumb would get tired from the endless thumbs ups. This is just pure awesomeness!!!!!

[@brandonlee9791]

Danny Lofaro if U don't mind me asking U Sorry???,,, do you play Drums as well Buddy???...

[@Danfromoverthere]

Danny Roik yes. Just started playing again after a 17 yr lay-off of injuries. Glad to be playing again.

[@brandonlee9791]

Wow are U on KZbin, if U don't mind me asking U that???.

[@Danfromoverthere]

Danny Roik no I’m playing with a band as of right. Don’t have anything up. I wouldn’t even attempt to compare myself to any of these incredible drummers

[@brandonlee9791]

Drumming isn't necessary to compare yourself to someone???. But it's the inspiration that counts,,, what you realise is everyone's on a journey,,, their gifts 2 U???. & their talents that they've been Blessed,,, to inspire others that loves to play the Drums,,, I have never worked for money I've only been with a band that said Thank's 2 U were going 2 be Rich is what owe leader said 💰💰💰... But i always think of drums as a special gift from the heavens & from the heart ♥️❤️♥️,,, I'm not sure if U think the same way about Drums 🥁🥁🥁 but I sure do,,, it was a pleasure talking with you. All In reply 2 Danny Lofaro???...

[@JusticeRobinettMusic]

The winner? The winner is me, the viewer

[@Xayr]

two absolute beasts playing together. Awesome.

[@ThePoorBoy]

This was a joy to watch! Jared and Drumeo are taking drumming videos and education to the next level. Thanks!

[@npg68]

Both kits sounded amazing but I really liked the sound of Sarah's snare.

[@thewomanwithnohead]

Damn that was so good ! Insane skills ! So much contagious talent and happiness !

[@runawayuniverse]

I loved every second of this video. These two are awesome 🤘

[@sektion1820]

HELLA AWESOME !!! 💯💯💯 THEY'RE BOTH PHENOMENAL!!... THEY BOTH HAVE UNIQUE STYLES ALSO THE ENERGY FROM BOTH OF THEM ARE VERY MUCH SYNCHRONIZED & WELL BALANCED NOT TRYING TO OVERKILL ONE ANOTHER OR ONE UP EACH OTHER YOU CAN TELL THAT THEY ARE CONFIDENT YET STAYING HUMBLE AND HAVING FUN DOING THIS SOLO HELLA !! 💯💯

[@DJB18]

Two girls killin it at the instrument I love? Ohhhh heck yeaaaah! I can now rest in peace. Thank you drumeo.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

You are very welcome! Glad you enjoyed their performance. :)

[@DJB18]

@@DrumeoOfficial it wasn't just a performance; it was pure art ❤ Hands down to Senri and Sarah and all the drummer girls out there!

[@Chickbonbon]

wooooooo~~~~~Crazy monsters!! love it.

[@crazy8sdrums]

2 awesome drummers with HUGE BEAMING smiles across their faces! Love it!

[@RichRawDawgdrums]

Amazing drumming! Definitely some time and work went into this. Tunings sound awesome!

[@rhythmicboy]

Absolutely crazy!!

[@randyporter3491]

On top of being incredibly talented, these ladies are having a ball ! These drums sound amazing !

[@hawkinson74]

THis is one of those situations that I wish I could give two thumbs up. Love the playfulness and groove!!!! Two very talented drummers!

[@dougbooth3161]

That was incredible! Such joy and talent. Very well done!

[@YouTubehandles1]

Not one mistake, flawless!!!. 🕶️

[@Neander104]

1:35 that special visual effect on the cymbals :D

[@bened22]

And 4:49 :)

[@guessundheit6494]

It's great fun to hear two fantastic drummers play. It's annoying that I had never heard of either before watching this.

[@pascalbeckmann7292]

Wow, just wow.... @drumeo you guys are capturing history. Thanks for building a stage for drummers and recording the passion, skill and fun for generations to come!

[@memphissommers4171]

Senri. W O W !

[@xxkornmetalxx]

I love how much more girls are coming out and playing the drums and they actually hit the darn things.

[@dannycastromusic_]

We've always been here, you probably just havent looked hard enough or even tried to (I mean the drumming community in general not you personally).

[@KM-px8cs]

"They actually hit the darn things"... I think you need to take a look at the conversation in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWjXpqmBlLmaeck

[@xupper223]

"how much more" Senri's been playing since a little girl.

[@veroniquecastel9582]

Always been playing, it’s just the focus does to boys and men because you know, women and girls are weak and not made for playing drums lol

[@somenbwithabadhistoryteach5872]

@@veroniquecastel9582 nobody with an intelligence quotient of any kind says that.

[@huruangpiyangpanmei688]

Two of my favorite female drummers in my favorite online drum education channel.. Thank you so much Drumeo. It's like a dream come true to see such colabs

[@SmartrMelons]

The girls are having way too much fun. Love it.

[@moisesvazquez9884]

Senri is a Great drummer !!🖤🥁👌

[@JSchaffer214]

Yeah, there's definitely no loser in this, however, I'm a little more enthralled with Senri's style.

[@moisesvazquez9884]

@@JSchaffer214 Yes! his way of playing is very good, an excellent drummer. 👌👍

[@Justin-wu8gw]

Moises Vazquez Her*

[@KM-px8cs]

2:45 That was saucy, I don't know why more people don't use 8" toms.

[@jeanounou]

Awesome! Just awesome! Incredible talent and mastery from two amazing players.

[@ChuloDavidcito]

Heavenly! I could watch this every day!

[@beg2ne1]

Senri is the best!!

[@subhamdas6324]

Lovely

[@subhamdas6324]

Both they are best

[@stuartalexander5094]

drumeo is the most fun I've had on the internet

[@tylerpedersen9836]

There's so much clarity and power in Senri's playing. She also has great technique.

[@aayushramdass8494]

Wow nice..soooo coooooool! !

[@Bateroandres10]

Sarah is an awesome Drummer!!!! His musicality is honest and solid!!!!

[@dread550]

Senri was on her own level Damnnn

[@arnavgoswami1226]

Both are such awesome drummers. It was amazing to watch them together