Steve Smith & Vital Information - Drumeo Festival 2020

[@DrumeoOfficial]

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[@oscara.garcia5136]

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[@jordiruiz4323]

If it weren't because over the years I see him grow older I would think he's not human. This man plays in another league, he's on a higher level.

[@TheMetatron333]

I love how a lot of how he plays is understated. Like if you knew nothing about music you might not even notice how badass his is.

[@jmdrummer7]

Best all around drummer on the planet! How can someone be such an accomplished jazz and fusion player, and also have a few go arounds in one of the biggest rock bands in the world.

[@adamblevins1435]

Easily one of the most versatile drummers alive. This is absolutely incredible. I love to juxtapose his work with Vital Information against live recordings of Journey back in the 1980's. The stylistic range he has is just amazing.

I saw him many times in the 70s and 80s with Jean Luc Ponty's band.... He was scary AF then. What is that ? A million years ago? Man, he swings on this track! This is just smoke!

[@andrewbintang4591]

And don't forget that Steve Smith also played Metal music! Just check out Ritchie Kotzen's 1989 self titled debut album for instance with great grooves on tracks such as Strut It or ferocious double kickdrum playing on Unsafe At Any Speed.

[@KONAMAN100]

It's like effortless for Steve Smith, he plays the whole time smiling, sticks absolutely flying, incredible musician.

[@n_i_nx1743]

This is simply exceptional. Steve Smith is a Drum Master. I understand this may not be everyone’s cup of tea but his playing is just amazing

[@nehemiahsonner5387]

He could use a few drum lessons.

[@nehemiahsonner5387]

😆

[@suprchickn7745]

His technique is just next level!

[@HorrorKidd88]

0:18 --- when his pinky wraps under, he goes from the buzz to double-stroke; super smooth-like.

[@leandrolongatti7795]

Steve is from another planet, but that piano man is killin it

[@andrewj4442]

The one and only Manuel Valera! 🎹

[@PurpleFloyd]

@@andrewj4442 Damn man...

[@BobSchoepenjr]

Steve always stylish in drumming and his shirts

[@dmitrymerkushov3949]

Steve IS always stylish.. Am I right? Does it really matter for native English speakers to use the verb BE in such sentences ?

[@benhancock6253]

​@@dmitrymerkushov3949 by dropping "to be", it definitely sounds like a mistake if said by a non-native speaker. But as with all native speakers of all languages, we sort of just allow these sort of errors to happen because we're already affirmed by their accent and cadence etc. Also, KZbin comments are so casual that even the most basic grammartical structure isn't overly important.

[@GeoffBosco]

I'm a simple man: I see a title with a well known Sonor drum endorser that is a professionally recorded performance I click. Was not disappointed.

[@BobSchoepenjr]

I m a complicated man, I see a simple man I click lol. Steve is great 👍

[@polara01]

I see Steve Smith and I click. End of story ...I'm even more simple...

[@polara01]

No matter what Steve is doing it is always inspirational, educational and chest sounds freaking awesome

[@forku5749]

I see Steve Smith and I think Australian cricketer, what a dumb arse I am, this guys is off the charts

[@woodentulike2no]

His Touch is simply unmatched.

[@C5drummer]

A true Master makes the impossible appear easy...Thanks, Steve!

[@johngrobson4899]

Wow I think he's the most prolific and inspiring drummer on this planet, How smooth is his style, #Wow

[@OtisAvalon]

Holy smokes! I’m not much of a jazz guy but that was absolutely unreal.

[@KONAMAN100]

You are now

[@cemalabrigo]

I will always wonder how bad can a person's life be to dislike a video like this.

[@LeSensuel]

Jealousy

[@jesrhylmarcelino3470]

We can't please everyone.

[@hectorsanaifric343]

Alot of it is personal taste,that and not everybody understands jazz

[@adamblevins1435]

They have no idea what they're watching is my guess.

[@ifreemantoo]

I'm not really into jazz, but love to watch jazz drummers. This drummer reminds me of Buddy Rich. I've watched this end to end twice which means I love this video.

[@gustavoborchert]

Looking back some decades, it’s quite amazing how Mr. Smith has modified his whole physical approach to the instrument… and can swing like…

[@ericpanyan409]

Awesome video!! Ran in to him at the pay phones, back when we had them, at Boston Logan International Airport,maybe in 1992, or so . He was heading off to Europe for a tour.when I realized he was on the pay phone next to me I screamed and said “Holy shit. You’re Steve Smith!!” and kinda’ scared him. But, he was so nice and kind and we talked shop from Berklee College of Music student to another and I’ll never forget it!! What a great day!!🥁🎶🥁

[@aponcapone]

I always loved him from the Journey Capture album... Great live album to listen to.

[@mirrenbodanis5224]

His drumming is so musical and melodic

[@the_camera_eye_8898]

that is the greatest ride cymbal I've ever heard

[@suprchickn7745]

So smoooooooth!

[@greentreestudio9532]

Smooth, Relax, Technical, Musical.. What more can you ask for. One of my favorite.. :)

[@sportsygirl8]

This was great! This was pretty ironic was that last year sometime in May Vital Information was in my hometown also in that same month a Journey tribute band called Separate Ways was also in town. I was unaware of Vital Information being in town till a week or so later...boy that would have been amazing to have seen Vital Information along with Separate Ways. Both of those shows would have been amazing! I hope and pray that Vital Information comes back.

[@HouseJawn]

Never heard steve smith before, love his Playing

[@jumpinjojo]

He was with Journey for many years.

[@jeswin7574]

Happy bday steve smith😎🙏

[@d.stiefel869]

Greatest Drummer Alive!

[@samtelya]

This guy is out of this world. What a musician! And he doesn't seem to age and gets better every year. I will go now and play my little grooves....

[@youngchool]

I never saw Mr. Smith during his tenure with Journey but saw him a couple times with his Jazz outfit and was blown away. He didnt talk much but let his drums talk. Very fluent, versatile and tasteful!! He has that something very special I felt when I saw Steve Gadd and Billy Cobham. I wonder how he was when he played rock with Journey?

[@TFARM56]

The arch angel of drumming.. Pure beast...

[@soleillevent5100]

Steve Smith est un virtuose , du grand art.

[@dantelafrefo984]

Mammamia...assolutamente incredibile, perfetto.Steve!!Sei il re

[@sanityinaseaofmadness7353]

I hafta say, ALL FOUR of these guys are monsters. Great music clip (not just another solo [which I love]) from the Drumeo festival! Makes me a little sad I didn't get to see it in person :)

[@kellyyacco6934]

Wow beautiful playing Steve and the band sounds so dam GoooooooooooooooooooD.

[@doubledragtap]

This guy's a beast! Whether in jazz or cheesy 80s rock n' roll!!

[@josecuello7692]

a best old perfomer, thank you drumeo

[@davereid-daly2205]

That drumming is insane !!!!!💣💯💥👌👌👌👌

[@russmartin6763]

Steve is definitely in the discussion for best player on the planet.

[@ianchui7711]

Legendary performance indeed

[@storminsea]

Wow! Very inspiring to see these Drumeo performances 🥁🥁🥁👏👏👏👍

[@241mrmark]

Steve takes the art to another level here…

[@HadEnough745]

Steve never disappoints.

[@stromghouls]

steve was neil peart favorite drummer. and steve is the reason neil took lessons with freddie gruber.

[@JoEsp]

erik freedom dave weckl too got inspired from steve to study w/ freddie gruber.

[@papapoodo6685]

Neal like leson from gruger for be like Steve . he likes so much the drum for play. this true . thanks you for know ledge

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

still love your work steve over many many years now!!

[@joejackson3668]

Steve can not possibly be from this planet.....its out of this world.

[@alexander.froloff]

Однозначно, композиция сделала мой сегодняшний вечер.

[@daina12000]

Loved it - and loved the shirt!!! ................. Fantastic, Wonderful, Marvelous! ....................................Go you good things!!!

[@rishipoddar2559]

God knows what it feels like to play note to note and being in the moment the whole song and justifying it ! Really inspires me and I hope a lot of other people to practise ! Hope you all are doing well and practicing and listening to a lot of music. :)

[@johntysofficial]

Extraordinary guys keep rocking everyone🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@tonyr2360]

I got to see Steve Smith and Vital Information perform a few years ago. I was front row, about 10 feet from Steve's kit. As a drummer, of course I was keyed in on everything Steve Smith was doing, but I left the concert amazed at how good the other musicians in his band are. Vinnie is an absolute SMOKING guitar player and he actually drew my attention away from Steve throughout the night.

[@johnhunterdrummer249]

Those drums sound like butter!!!

[@dagconst1]

In his element ! Phenomenal !

[@zvensabri2533]

I love Jazz

[@pavelsokurenko7869]

Steve the Great master !

[@Emmadeleon0307]

my favorite drummer

[@SKARKIBANEZ]

Dat ride

[@RichmondVillanueva]

I double-checked to make sure I was in Drumeo. That pianist is damn good!

[@eco713]

Thank you as always. We look forward to working with you in the future.

[@SpinsterSister]

LOVE STEVE SMITH!

[@DovSkipperDrummer]

Incredible. That ride!

[@gsxerwhite]

That thing sounds amazing

[@sebastianelias8471]

Siempre, siempre tan destacado...💪🇦🇷

[@tonyprice5344]

For those who argue rock musicians have no real talent other than making noise need to watch this video. Steve Smith is a drummer's drummer.

[@FelixG2070]

A big thumbs up .. absolute legend and inspiration!!

[@udokrauss8896]

Great drumming,the shirt wouzzza colours so on.

[@claus.f4856]

Bravooooo!!👋👋

[@riccardomusiu510]

Master ❤👍 thank you so much 🎵

[@snoholoans]

I need to know where he gets his shirts! You are a legend Mr. Smith.

[@TheClaudiano78]

Maestro 👊

[@СивакАлексей-ю5н]

Steve Smith is Great!

[@devonkenny889]

This is what happens when man and craft R1. Practice, practice; play, play. ✌🏽🥁

[@BrosephJest]

Jazz musicians: What if we all do a solo at the same time for the entire song?

[@krioni86sa]

He is comping. Not soloing all throughout the song.

[@__julio__]

Everyone’s soloing and noone’s soloing... jazz is its own thing

[@badeugenecops4741]

@@__julio__ Perfectly stated.

[@badeugenecops4741]

28 people got your comment, 2 didn't.

[@frankrolandjr.1060]

Best thing about this is Pro Tools didnt throw any beat detective on it. What he played is what you hear. Whether weinke Jazz or not. The Music was played by Humans not AI!

[@jimbarcelona1078]

Great job , actually great Jazz drumming at its best!

[@bencoldwell8716]

5:01 that fill tho...

[@klchu]

5:35 blew me away

[@landonpeckham7752]

I thought it couldn't get better than Cindy Blackman but here it is!

[@papankunci]

they're GOOD!

[@juanamado9508]

I think the drumset gets happy when Steve Smith plays it.

[@iandude1697]

Hi Drumeo. Big fan.

[@jeshuamontelongo3953]

Excelente 👌 Great audio as well 👌

[@batman1169]

Neil Peart (RIP) asked Steve how he came so good! he said Freddy....Freddy is the secret! (Freddy Gruber)

[@bozakarlin9034]

Masters.

[@joseluisfariabaterista]

Queeeeeee sabrosoooooo suenaaa el redoblante y claroo tambien como lo toca el maestro steve

[@geralddrums]

Very crazy drumming! Nice :-)

[@jacquesprevert1902]

Amazing performance 🔥

[@tizianodifalco]

Can you make please a Jazz video lesson with Steve Smith

[@goldenwarrior5664]

Amazing!

[@dibber43]

Steve "Machine Gun" Smith😎👍

[@KONAMAN100]

Hats of to Mr SS. Great.

[@gac914]

Amazing. . .!!!!!

[@thepilotdrummer]

great great

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

love your work!!

[@gsxerwhite]

That ride cymbal sounds like a million bucks

[@vinifernandes8]

Thanks for sharing

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

Yeah !!! WoW!! hut ab - stand up!!

[@Bromoteknada]

He wrists are better well shaped than my entire body. And I am a bodybuilder.

[@badeugenecops4741]

How do you build a bidy?

[@Leanneburkeband]

I have this exact same Anniversary kit.

[@miguelvieira8089]

Amazing

[@НиколайБалакирев-х5с]

🔥🔥🔥

[@sharethefootage1088]

I can play the first 3 seconds of this, but not nearly as well as he did!

[@lucianotiozzo1030]

Quanto mi piace Steve Smith

[@Clozof]

Time to buy a 2nd Snare

[@quandocevocevo5531]

Wow🤩