Steve Holmes open drum solo

[@markfish9783]

Out of all the guys posting drum vids on KZbin, Steve is the best Ive seen - His lesson videos get to the "nitty gritty" stuff that helps you develop a vocabulary rather than just learning beats and licks - This video is a great example of vocabulary - Steve is clearly feeling his way through this solo not just executing learned licks and tricks.

[@AllenSJ5]

Mark Fish well said, Mark!

[@SnortGravy]

Been saying the same for years

[@janetremsing6988]

😮 Holy schnikies! Most excellent!🙂👍‼️

[@J.P.Lindsay]

👍‼️ F'ING SWEET!!!!!

[@CipherSerpico]

This is seriously one of the best solos I’ve ever seen, by any drummer.

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Thank you Chris.

[@janetremsing6988]

👍 Daaaaammmmnnn!! This IS the "shiznittlebamsnip-snapshiznit"!!!

[@janetremsing6988]

👍🙂 Daaaaaamn!!! Niceness!!! 🙂

[@Horizen3872]

Very nice. Some of the solo really feels "in the moment" verses something played 150000 times. Really dig the flam work that Steve does here. That stuff doesn't come easy for anyone. His passion for the instrument is clear.

[@alandanielw]

When you finally see someone that confirms how much better maturity and feel sound over chops. And then has chops too! Great playing!

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Thanks for the comment Alan! I removed the other comment RE Gary to prevent misinformation. No worries and thanks again.

[@alandanielw]

@@SteveHolmesDrums thank you, sorry about that. I was at pasic in 05. I saw a lot of "great " drummers until Jamey haddad played. It was heavy, and mature and had feel unlike anything I had seen. You sir are also in this category and I'm glad I found you. Thank you for bringing your talent to this place so guys like me can be reminded of what matters most.

[@Nikita____Stepanov]

Excellent rhythmic music, Steve. :)

[@tempowars534]

You are awesome Steve, iv been keeping up with your videos and I wish you had more like this

[@tonydir5673]

Steve in my opinion is right up there with Gadd, Weckl, Coliuata I know hes not as well known but hes magnificent

[@MoSkent1]

In addition to an obviously exceptional technique, what visual beauty and intelligence playing ! Flexible, ample and fluid gestures, a strike that is both powerful and nuanced ! I haven't seen a drummer so beautiful to look at and listen to since Dave Weckl. In my opinion, Steve Holmes comes closest on every level. Absolutely fantastic...

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

I appreciate the kind words sir.

[@MoSkent1]

@@SteveHolmesDrums You're welcome Steve, and thanks for your fabulous solo ! 👍Best regards from Paris...

[@jimshadforth7660]

I've watched your videos on and off for years. I like everything about your drumming. I could go on and on, but I've always especially admired your left hand. Maybe one of these days I'll get even half as agile as you with traditional grip. It would really open up my playing. Thanks for the videos.

[@gyanbanks74]

Solid... probably the most undiscovered drummer..the best

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Thank you!

[@brunoperez7131]

Here's a giant walking in a casual, unassuming, humble, gracious manner. Steve is among the best and freely dons his knowledge on his audience. See all of his vids

[@krenwregget7667]

your musicality is off the charts. Awesome.

[@jaumepp1975]

This guy is soooooo good, oh my God!

[@RicardoGarfalo]

6:08 yes killing!! followed by a single hand same hand cymbal choke!

[@robertocalderonabogado1427]

Steve this is great stuff. Greetings from Quito Ecuador. You are a world class drummer

[@HoldenMcG]

Nice flow - great work as usual!!!

[@Lynneheal]

Keep on rocking I love drums so much in music #SteveHolmes is talented .

[@AllenSJ5]

You’re still no Weckl, why don’t ya quit while you’re still ahead! -_- Serious: Steve, you rock and I can tell, based on KZbin clips at least, that your playing and musicality has developed leaps and bounds over the years - and it’s been a joy to watch. Great, tasteful solo. (Shoutout to Houseofdrumming!)

[@willstokes9903]

You are the King! Wow!

[@icaroribeiro8704]

Toca muito que musicalidade é essa 😍

[@user-jb1yl7nv7m]

amazing....

[@MatthiasKnorrMusic]

great Steve!

[@tomelizalde7838]

This man does not sound like Dave Weckle He sounds like Steve Holmes !!

[@janetremsing6988]

(Not that sounding like Weckl is a bad thing!)

[@Phil.A]

Vraiment fantastique

[@oldmanbackonthedrums7663]

so well constructed and played, thanks Steve keep them coming

[@dieguitoargalpha]

EVER NICE

[@longano_drummer]

Great pleasure for my ears!….grazie...

[@legrandscal]

Bravo Steve !

[@BobSchoepenjr]

From 6:10 till the end....What was that? Unbelievable flammable.

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

See the "Definitive blushda video" I posted a few months back.

[@ManosNazlis]

really enjoying your playing and your musical taste ! always an inspiration!

[@snorhyveln]

So skilled!

[@King-Gilamashur2758]

Love it!

[@borbacymbals7331]

Killing as always, Steve. Production quality of your vids keeps improving. I'd love to see the camera to your left zoomed out to the point that it captures your feet and hands. Your hi-hat splashing technique is fantastic, and it'd be cool to see the mechanics involved. Cheers!

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Thanks Brett - I"ll keep it in mind!

[@tomelizalde7838]

With that solo you have just become my favorite drummer sooo tasty and sooo very original your tone is unreal . Where's our lesson on Bebop and comping still waiting . Your the best thanks !!!

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Thanks a lot Tom. Can't do a bebop video without playing music - that means getting some guys, or use play-along material. Either one is do-able, just more time consuming. Plus, it's a deep topic. If I do it, I want to do it right.

[@tomelizalde7838]

Can't wait thanks for your response !!!

[@kurtis4572]

Great Playin!

[@RobertVandenberg]

Super!

[@MarcosAlmeidaDrummer]

Espetacular!

[@davidboyce8121]

Good stuff

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Appreciate it

[@citydrums7525]

Sweet... I hear some shades of Joel Rosenblatt in there...

[@Aleiuta75]

Great job dude

[@sanityinaseaofmadness7353]

I knew you were a better-than-merely-competent drummer, Steve - but this was impressive, both from a rudimental and musical standpoint. I agree with dhdw1 below: you have a Dave Weckl fluidity to your playing, which I envy.

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Thanks a lot Jon.

[@selvenselloyee1959]

You are an absolute replica of the great Dave Weckl sound wise and technically gifted😮

[@joshg3767]

Unreal

[@MrJohnnyDell]

Enjoy your vids..Great drumming.

[@steldrums87]

great vid steve!!. at 3:46 you do triplets with left hand.. are they bounces or controlled..? the initial hit is a rimshot or not.??..been asking those questions for a o looong time ...

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

My backbeat is almost always a rimshot, the strokes that follow are both bounce but highly controlled to be played in time.

[@PabloCharro]

no triplets in 3:40-3:50.

[@joshuajuaire8757]

What is your favorite drumsticks

[@ACLOCKWORKDRUMMER]

if its holmes its good

[@smilemen2501]

foot camera please

[@jeser8990]

How much time do you have practicing?

[@MartinDee2000]

Why aren't you in some killer band?

[@tonalu5394]

bpm? exactly..

[@dhdw1]

sounds like Dave Weckl....