SONOR Artist Family: Marcus Gilmore - Drumsolo

Blood makes related, rhythm makes family! Passion for music and drums is a strong bond that unites even the most diverse people into one big, strong family.
In this video you´ll meet our Artist Marcus Gilmore and experience his very unique style of drumming.
Marcus plays a California Blue Vintage Series kit in following sizes:
20x14" Bass Drum
18x14" Bass Drum
08x08" Rack Tom
12x08" Rack Tom
13x08" Rack Tom
14x12" Floor Tom
14x6,5" Phonic Reissue D516 MR Snare Drum
All Infos regarding this beautiful Vintage Series California Blue drumkit:
www.sonor.com/
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[@DrewbiousMaximus]

Hands down one the most innovative drummers of our generation.

[@joeldrummer23]

He is amazing !

[@metothemoon1227]

True, also the ones who are the best : André Ceccarelli (This gentleman is not joking, he still kick ass at 70+ yo), Eric Harland, Will Kennedy, Damien Schmitt (Crazy monster drummer), Lee Pearson, Chris Coleman, Marcus Baylor, Kendrick Scott (no words to describe his drumming), Francesco de mela, Francesco de rubeis, Nate Wood, Jd Beck, Jonathan Pinson (Phénoménal drummer), Ludwig Alfonso (Drummer for Richard Bona), Kush Abadey, Teddy Campbell, Ference Nemeth, Jimmy McBride (Incredible young drummer), Chris Smith, Nate Smith, Dave Weckl & Vinnie Colaiuta &Steve Gadd & steve Smith& Philipps Simons &Brian Blade &Carter Beaufor (The lords of drums), Jonathan Blake, Carter McLean (So clean), Amir Bressler.

[@איילתדמור]

You forgot Larnell Lewis@@metothemoon1227

[@metothemoon1227]

@user-nf6jl9cg1t You are correct dear'brother. Epic drummer too. There is so many that I forgot. ;)

[@davidchukwuocha7052]

Straight up !

[@GeoffBosco]

Props to the audio guys who tracked and mixed this. Top notch.

[@HannesLehmannDrums]

Seems to be recorded and mixed by the "Art of Drumming"- Team

[@GeoffBosco]

@@HannesLehmannDrums They do good work.

[@ArtOfDrumming]

@@HannesLehmannDrums 😊

[@MarcPlaysDrums]

💯Ffffacto!!!! The audio is pristine 🤯

[@timoheinrich8763]

Also, looking at the mics: This must have been sponsored by Beyerdynamic :D

[@SoundsLikeADrum]

What a stunning display of musicality. The phrasing, dynamic arc, development of motifs...truly a pleasure to watch and listen! And of course some mighty fine drum sounds. Bravo, Marcus and everyone involved in this production!

[@MattHaide]

Probably the most melodic drum solo I've ever heard. Insane independence too! I've never seen anyone use dual kick drums like that with contrasting tone. So good!

[@calmac9720]

The only other people that I've seen do this are Will Calhoun, Morgan Agren and Milton Graves, all in slightly different ways.

[@KikoDorea]

crazy good! was gonna mention Will Calhoun, as in the comment above... another unbelievably creative drummer!

[@Darvish4Prez]

Billy Cobham

[@mphase7575]

​@@calmac9720 Dave weckl was the first person I heard do it.

[@mphase7575]

​@Dariush Mirsajedin I think Billies were sane size and tuned the same

[@djeanvasciannie1264]

what a story teller, that wasnt a drum solo, that was a musical story told on drums. Went thru every human emotion with that..bravo

[@theHumanBryno]

This is the kinda thing that makes me immediately go hop on my kit and try to use some of those ideas. Very inspiring.

[@georgiosserafeim]

Marcus approaches the instrument in a very unique way. Every time I listen to his drumming I feel that he transfers an audio piece of art to my ears.

[@j.st.8037]

Never forget the first time I heard him on Iyer's "Reimagining". Sounded so hip and fresh to me. That record holds up, too. By now this cat is a goddamn elder statesman at the ripe old age of what, 37? His musicality here is just delightful.

[@JoeIzzo]

Another jaw-dropping performance by Marcus. A musical composition! Doesn't get any better than this.

[@d.r.knowles3001]

Marcus Gilmore is the grandson of iconic jazz drummer Roy Haynes. Could it be that he had a teeny-tiny head start...? 😂😂😂 But between you and me, he is by far one of the most talented jazz drummers in the universe. ✌🏻😎

[@chrisnicholls9340]

It’s not often I comment on a drum performance, but that was truly incredible. I love it when a master like Marcus leaves you feeling inspired. Sonor, you guys are the best. 🙌

[@allenpeter4155]

Hope you were able to breakdown by splitting beats

[@MsMiguelibarra]

Wow! hipnotic music 🎼🥁

[@kevinbowes1702]

So tasteful. Off the charts hand/foot coordination. Jazzy.

[@ericwilhelm2941]

Very happy to see this young great Drummer with SONOR Beautiful Sounds

[@growondrums43]

What happened?! 😮 the touch, the tone, the feel, the Vintage sound, the mixing, his musical choices?!?!?! Was waiting for months to see his sonor demo❤🙌✊

[@malcolmlarri9073]

Such a beautifully tuned set ! Amazing drum sounds so beautifully played by Marcus the Great !

[@wiley.wakeman]

This right here, is it. This is the pinnacle of drumming modern drumming.

[@calldwnthesky6495]

i wish Marcus's drum solos would never end... or at least be an hour long

[@TheMangyCalf]

That's a sweet height to have your toms at. What great playing.

[@j5001bcd]

I really loved this. Magnificent playing and sound, and a really creative setup. Drummer makes pure music all by himself, and brings those Sonor tubs to life. Bravo.

[@drummermindset]

So fluid. MG is truly genius. Excellent work!

[@JDDrumbeats]

This man had the best Ziljian Live performance and now this 🙀 this dude is fire 🔥 Super musical and clean.

[@mb7196]

Not very often I can make it through a 7 minute drum solo these days. Not only did I make it through, I never once checked the time. lol. Well done!

[@uzochukwujohnson5993]

Nothing to see here.....listen without the video, you'll absorb every detail 😌

[@yarpyarp85]

This is on a whole other level. So inspiring!

[@elwoodwhite9734]

Great job all around sonically crazy MG and sonor staff techs audio filming etc top shelf I can watch over and over like all of Marcus sites incredible

[@chazkeith.]

Invoking Max Roach (kinda reminds me of "the drum also waltzes" about midway through). Beautiful solo! Thank you Mr. Gilmore!

[@aidanschram9652]

If you didnt know, Roy Haynes is his grandfather

[@chazkeith.]

@@aidanschram9652 Yes, that's right.

[@purplesweetato]

Thank you, Marcus. We love to hear you go to work on the kit. You're certainly my favorite. Thanks for putting this out, Sonor.

[@halcoy4373]

Zen and the art of solo composition

[@ghdrum]

One of the most innovative, tasteful and musical drummers on the scene and has been for quite a while now. Fantastic sounding drums, too. Absolute respect.

[@elwoodwhite9734]

MG is so modern futuristic but old school in everything he does ie; different set ups to new add ons -entrance to tunes alter - to always closing his hi-hat clutch at the very end of any performance all with his own style of calmness cool collective and in control by far my favorite drummer today and yesterday because he pocesses both simultaneously just remarkable and his sound touch feel space dress is constantly EPIC!!! Love Him I'm going to see him play live first chance I get at age 63 nice to know that there's something Im super excited to experience behind the trap set and I've seen the best of them over my lifetime except baby Dodds Big Sid Sonny Grier to name a few I've spent a lifetime drumming and studying other drummers and percussionist at every level and style Marcus is everybody and more again he's incredible and has the personality to Boot God Bless Him prayers for a healthy long career 🙏

[@masonkiller1]

playing and recording is insane!

[@xDjembex]

It's things like this that bring to light how important it is that educators of young percussionists open their student's eyes (and ears) to dynamics and styles of music that lend themselves to softer touches. Rock drumming is fantastic for developing stamina and getting your stress out, but there is musicality in percussion and kit work that can be achieved with the lightest of touches and the skilled application of finesse. Beautiful solo, Mr. Gilmore.

[@beyerdynamic]

Wow, absolutely stunning, sounds amazing 🔥🎵

[@pstephano]

I hear such melody in this playing. So special

[@danellsworth9922]

Gorgeous solo. Love the musicality.

[@SGTPFUNK66]

MASTER! INNOVATOR! Boom Shaka-Laka! ☮️🙏🏾🫵🏾☝🏾👊🏾😎

[@ericwilhelm2941]

Roy Haynes Heritage ....Crackle and ........

[@nathanwittock4133]

Such a musical player.

[@PeterGregoryDrums]

Always a treat to hear Marcus. You continue to amaze and inspire me.

[@UlrichVIII]

this is the first time i hear a drum kit sounding like that, really amazing

[@medicineformelancholy9033]

Behold, mortals, the god of tone🔥

[@robertosilveira2384]

Beautiful , melodical and musical! What a great young master!! Thank Mr Gilmore!

[@nunnayuhbitness6708]

This is a very good lesson in Solo development and pursuing one's own voice.

[@raymondkarlsson9794]

Wow! Unbelievable solo drumming ❤

[@philldrummingsokha2579]

Great sound.Sonor❤

[@josua2517]

Beautiful !! Also good job @sonordrumtube for the production and for not putting any voice over over the performance. The drums can talk for them self.

[@RockMacDonald23]

He is one of the best out there today.

[@shootsbraw]

Dat snare is divine

[@STUDIO99MUSIC]

Beautifully melodically DOPE!

[@GrooveJuggernaut]

So inspiring!! Great tuning too

[@josephkubes8838]

amazing Drumming, made those Beautiful Drums sing!

[@jamaicanxhoney4218]

#MarcusGilmore 😮‍💨🔥🔥🔥

[@fivebyfivesound]

Beautiful solo. Masterful sound engineering. 🙏🏽

[@gadymarcus5297]

magnifico.❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@jasonwilliams7344]

Listening to this with headphones was something else. ❤

[@johnpaulondrums]

Wonderful phrasing. Marcus is so top notch. Great production as well!

[@DonaldSturgeAnthonyMcKenzieII]

AND ANOTHER ONE!!!! Beautiful

[@makitoyamamura]

Beautiful!!!

[@annihilist1983]

god those toms sound so luscious

[@allthingswisdom2470]

Mesmerising

[@metothemoon1227]

Sonor is not a joke, sonor offering so much in terms of quality ;) Even if i'm a Yamaha guy.

[@bradbianco]

Reminds me of the first time I listened to Glass Menagerie. Wonderful!

[@EricT43]

Brilliant

[@ivanbajovic3476]

Nice touch

[@IvyLeagueWelding]

The blue kit is so appropriate. Marcus plays like water.

[@jasonfallon4968]

Breath of fresh air.

[@billmint8122]

Super cool setup. Very musical drummer!

[@TheSuperfakir]

Increíblemente musical, sutil, hermoso y perfecto. Sale de lo común que estamos acostumbrados a escuchar. Simplemente bello.

[@anthjones729]

Perfection.

[@metothemoon1227]

As a Yamaha guy, I also have an emotion for sonor ;)

[@stephentyler4352]

Killer sounding kit! One day I might have to get a Sonor kit just like this one. Marcus Gilmore is not a guy that I’m too familiar with at this point. That needs to change. Come to Canada for clinics if you can find the time in your schedule to make it here, mate. Keep on shedding as you sound fantastic!

[@NuDrums]

That was so refreshing, exciting, and musical. Thanks for the stellar performance!

[@ericmsandoval]

Most beautiful cymbals I’ve ever seen.

[@filipkasprzyk9564]

And he's back with this amazing setup 🐲

[@Daniel-RunToRoyal]

Sounds expensive!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@olamidealiu7900]

This guy made the drums sing❤❤❤

[@bigxjon91]

Marcus is a gem

[@Sera69FI]

Nice.

[@carbonc6065]

Excellent!

[@farmer5001]

Masterclass in how to tell a story 😮‍💨

[@timoheinrich8763]

I loved the first half much more than the second one. Simplicity wins sometimes :)

[@paulbudd3661]

I wish it was longer😭

[@minifuzz5]

That is stunning musicality,very enjoyable and inspiring!

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

YESS!! Love your work!!

[@joeldrummer23]

Beautiful solo

[@chris_d_r_u_m_s]

Reminds me a lot of Jack dejanette when he plays free

[@MarcPlaysDrums]

That Basquiat shirt is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@qceventsound3050]

That ride sounds gorgeous

[@jharis.yokley]

🐐🐐🐐

[@thedoctoronelove]

Yes killer playing of the most killer kit out there!!

[@cymandeh]

blessed

[@mellowtron214]

*WHAT ARE THOSE MICS AND WHO MIXED THIS IN WHAT PROGRAM? That sounds PERFECT. Obviously the kit and cymbals are top notch, but capturing that in to digital audio is an entire different effort. I really liked this solo, kinda jazzy flurry of mindless tech and textures, amorphous and vague but different. But damn when a kit sounds as good as this audio, you can play pretty much anything and it will sound magical. Great job everyone!*

[@obedtorresdrums1380]

I don't have words other than these haha. wow.

[@luizinhosalles1]

Fantastic drummer and drums

[@elwoodwhite9734]

Great once again would like to know cymbals size brand model think I know but getting old with sizes lol

[@DusanMilenkovicdrums]

Master at work 🎯

[@mynameisalex_]

Kinda crazy how effortless that looked

[@benblackburn2693]

He's too good he's so fluid and makes it looks so easy the complexity can be quickly lost to the unsuspecting listener.

[@jensine.ondrums]

Bravo 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ginobanksofficial]

beautiful