THE CRAZIEST DRUM SOLO EVER!!!!!!

[@joeysteww4171]

You’d be hard pressed to find someone with as much dynamic control, melodic ability, and feel behind the kit as Carter. Magnificent as always.

[@mikestevens5512]

He plays like a French Timpanist. Fabulous

[@josephasghar]

This isn’t drumming, it’s storytelling. Beautiful stuff.

[@SalmanRuzdi]

The first comment I saw is exactiy what I wanted to say!

[@joelwatkins4377]

Me too. Very musical...

[@ericvulf-k7z]

I had a gig last night, I have a gig tomorrow night, I've been hitting it hard every weekend this month and feel burned out, but this vid is inspiring. Much gratitude, @cartermcLean. Solid.

[@declaneustace9509]

Keep it in your Pants pal

[@Ranger1216]

Well said Sir, and I listen to this story over and over and never get bored….like a bedtime story….

[@supmet2]

Carter gets the nicest tone from the drums. He knows how to tune, but more importantly he has a wonderful touch and technique that focuses on his sound.

[@collinscollins5595]

That was what I was going to say.

[@xborrascax]

why is no one talking about HOW CRAZY THIS DRUM SOLO IS

[@calderonugaldesalvador1662]

Cuz it's in the title

[@Ranger1216]

the title craziest is really misleading as it is a thoughtful, conversational piece…..unlike the wild drum solos….

[@giullianomartini]

This is what musicianship's all about... Make your drums talk and resonate musically in the best way possible. That's why Bernard Purdie always talks about the importance of it for the young generation, sometimes is not about how technically good you are, but how profound your drums touch the people's souls like Carter made with this video.

[@drummerdan95]

carter mclean ✅ tasty chops ✅ dynamic af ✅ crazy (good) drum solo confirmed

[@Romans219]

I absolutely love acoustic drums with no dampening that resonate with every dynamic.

[@chrispetrone9933]

An absolute thing of beauty and finesse. He had me anticipating what’s coming next the whole time. He spoke through his instrument., which was well tuned with a pure voice. That’s how a true artist does it!

[@mftc82]

Legitimately struggling to stay mentally healthy at the moment - this helps a lot. Thank you

[@cartermclean]

I’m pretty sure most people are….. I am. It’s hard being creative in these days. Just try and focus on small things that are positive.

[@IsmiseEireannach]

Beautiful sounding kit 😊 Keep the faith MD!! Every drum beat matters in life. Stay strong and reach out.

[@richardfoulk3228]

Remember to love yourself.

[@gssong7111]

and get off the internet

[@weezypeezy4366]

Step 1: Throw away TV 📺 Step 2: Whatever Step 1 sed

[@kmb1]

Love the click bait title. It is CRAZY!!!!! because it's tasteful and has chops while not losing musicality. Time, dynamics, musical ideas, tension/release.... chops come last in the list of what makes a great solo. Great job, as usual, Carter.

[@jonathandale7157]

This is how to communicate on a drumkit when you understand jazz drumming. Great stuff!

[@stevendunton5520]

U play with such taste & grace! You have quickly become one of my favorite drummers!

[@Leslee1340]

Btw...the sound of your set is brilliant! 👌👌👌👏👏👏

[@garysmith3173]

Purchased the drumsticks. Very comfortable. Love them.

[@Ranger1216]

This is model for all students to learn to play musically….with texture….everything else! Thank you Carter.

[@enfieldthump5915]

Returning to drumming after a long hiatus (marriage, children, work etc.) I have one word for what Mr McLean has done here: SUBLIME... In a few more words: It's like listening in to the musical, rhythmical equivalent of a conversation between two dearest friends, reminiscing and enthusiastically exploring new ideas together in a spirit of mutual respect. Genius. And inspiring.

[@hitital]

This is another example of your mastery of touch and tone. That Club Date kit is perfect. Thanks Carter👏🏻👏🏻😎

[@williep3426]

Carter is always so tastefull in his play. And it always looks like it costs him no efford at all. And I love the ride he uses in this vid.

[@joshsikes409]

The groove and dynamics are just ridiculous - there’s no other human that I’ve come across in 50 years that I’d rather listen to just solo on a drum kit. So good.

[@solohour]

Good lord the mic setup and drum sound is magnificent.

[@billyrhythm]

I love when a bass drum is TUNED. When you can HEAR when the beater is off or buried. Peter Erskine uses that effect, and it’s great.

[@frankspikes7858]

I second that emotion. Open tuned up bass drum!!! That's my favorite.

[@danielchernau3503]

What's even more interesting is it's tuned in unison with the floor tom. How he avoids the drone overtone is beyond me.

[@stephenlandry9061]

So fluid and effortless. I am amazed

[@richardfoulk3228]

Always a beautiful journey for my ears. What a superb musician.

[@jerrydeex5373]

Yeah, but can you play Brown Eyed Girl? Ha! Just kidding. Beautiful kit, cymbals and chops. Thanks for posting!

[@ivorjones9961]

That is beautiful Carter. Everything sounded perfect! Hope to see you at the Music City Drum show next weekend in Nashville.

[@robwilcher7017]

Really really nice work. Love the articulation, the use of the snare on and off, the clarity of sticking and artistic progression - all of it. A great way to spend 13 minutes (had to watch it twice to catch the licks). Thank you for sharing.

[@josh8285]

One of the most musical drumsolo I've ever heard.

[@philiphitchcock4909]

Technique, finess, soul, all in one! SuPERB, my friend! Nooooo question!!

[@concernedoldandwisepatriot2650]

Something about the sound and feel of the traditional 4 piece set. Like the blues, it grabs and stretches and springs back... Nice matched grip.

[@JUJJAMAN]

Badman. Simple, melodic and dynamic. Jah.

[@Ranger1216]

Om my …..I do listen to this solo many times! Can’t stop listening….learning he dynamics, the phrasing….tutti!

[@dherz108]

Really nice musical statement. Chops at the service of concepts. Thank you.

[@macvoutie]

Very musical statement. Thanks for posting it for with all the speed baloney being presented as music (dopey stuff like double kick patterns at 280 BPM's using one foot) this is what drumming means to me...musical expression.

[@BADEAU011]

the sound ! wow ! your drumming as always, taste, technics, music.

[@wilberburroughs3133]

Finally a musician galore, up to here watching threshers with zero groove. This fellow is top class, thanks for posting.

[@alphonse_shelby]

Love your drum from korea

[@classixdrummer]

This was so nice to watch as I sit with my feet up warming by an open fire, my drum kit.

[@Tiger_Smash59]

I actually was scrolling past, thinking “look at this ridiculous click bait headline nonsense” and then I realized it was Carter! Slammed on the brakes and stayed for the show.

[@cartermclean]

The title was a joke ……. 👍🏻

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Fantastic playing & a beautiful kit as well. You always inspire me to expand how I think about drumming, which I really appreciate.

[@tunwin7192]

A great example of fine stick control....flow, focus and concentration. The MASTER!!!!

[@archie34734]

Dynamics, taste skill, creativity, musicality,. Nice work.

[@frankmilano]

Your playing always drips with feel…tells a story and is inspiring. LOVE LOVE LOVE the tuning here especially 👌Thx!

[@Jerry_England1]

Fantastic drumming and your kit sounds great!

[@admiralthethird]

Rad. Your directions are as fascinating and beautiful as the stuff itself- the voodoo you do. Fan-effin-tastic!

[@rtanidean4931]

Oh man Carter. Dude, that sticking technique IS the money groove shot. Those singles, doubles, ghosts and rubs are perfectly executed! Cool lil jazzy polys over the base feel too. Just purely inspiring as always. Thx.

[@jenko701]

I thought I would just pop in and pop out ,but guy you are world class.

[@ivanobedin3189]

LOVE THIS RIDE CYMBAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!1!1!1!1!1

[@johnmercurio8529]

Drumosophy!! Drumming philosophy by John. Effortless precision with extreme conviction, committed to the art of perfect balance. Carter just demonstrated my thoughts on drumming beautifully!! I would love to hear more 🥁

[@JP4drumsFarrell]

A solo that doesn't get boring! Well done with a tremendous drum sound!!

[@wendydoe573]

Totally love this!!!!

[@curtiskelley1318]

Phheewwww!! That was absolutely spanking carter. Hands and feet and musically locked

[@kgamaseg]

I can't get over that awesome acoustic sound airy tone! Sounds so good. The wonderful playing showcases those sounds and tones wonderfully.

[@CinkSVideo]

Pretty sure that’s the best thing I’m going to hear for quite some time.

[@proggersroku]

one of the best drummers i have seen in a while, hands down

[@lymanmedeiros903]

Superb.!!

[@NicO-dh6bc]

Great drum solo! Love the sound of that Club Date kit

[@PhilRounds]

Cool outside-the-box solo! The high tuning really works for this. Really diggin' the old Ludwig (60's Club Date?) kit!

[@RDNZL-d2j]

Awesome. Very Jack DeJohnette-like

[@rodleaverton]

Beautiful playing, and that kit and cymbals sound amazing!

[@lateeighties5191]

Holy smokes, you just keep getting better and better. Great solo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@dmcgwhisper5945]

Wow! Amazing playing and beautiful sounding kit. Wow!

[@volomuliar]

Whatever you do with the drums, you always do it magically.

[@J-DUB-F1]

A beautiful story on my bday........I'm also struggling, but this brought me some joy!........Grazie McLean 😌🙏 🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵🎵

[@wendellraulerson6547]

Fantastic!!

[@juanescobar6086]

Complex Limb independence✅ Crazy Dynamics✅ Advanced Techniques✅ Goovy✅ Chops✅ Combination of multiple techniques✅ Uses Promark Sticks✅ Evans Heads✅ Uses small drum kit✅ Crazy Drum Solo Confirmed👍🏼

[@MacStinson]

This was awesome! You should try something similar again soon, but with a second, much larger floor tom. Really get down deep on those powerful punctuations. Great stuff as always.

[@Matias-Issouribehere]

So smooth and relaxed!!! Bravo!!!!!

[@eliasmorkos5830]

Incredibly Beautiful! And what an amazing sounding Kit! x_x

[@eddieavakian]

Just crazy man. So good. Carter drop a video breaking down some of your tom flurry stickings. I can’t understand what’s happening most of the time but my ears love it!

[@dragobotica]

very creative and minimalistic

[@badhabits25]

Beautiful

[@zachdodd2408]

Mesmerizing.

[@darrenapple2200]

Awesomeness!!!

[@zumb42]

Love that orange sparkle Ludwig jazz set.

[@jamesnewman6032]

God damn! Amazing and beautiful

[@drumdad1242]

Holy cow! Soooo smooth. Thanks for the video Carter.

[@user-uf2ox2mh1m]

Oh my- I listen to this over and over-so.listenable, so lyrical, true story telling, an elevated style that puts drumming beyond just rhythmical. I am touched on several levels by this work.

[@timothycarter9208]

Thank you for sharing that epic adventure!

[@jolyoncox]

Just beautiful from start to finish. Thank you, Carter.

[@AndrewBeveridge461]

That room Carter built sounds so nice.

[@paulrevelli]

Love your record, Carter. Musically imaginative, beautifully played and recorded. Thanks.

[@reggtop]

THANK YOU CARTER EXCEPTIONAL

[@ThePsychedelicDrummer]

great drum sound

[@michaelbaratto7026]

Very jazzy - I like ✌️

[@barrybecker3706]

Bravo!!!!!

[@sokp9751]

Beautiful journey!Thank you!

[@richardkemp5550]

Love it. True art. It is wonderful to see a virtuoso not needing to show that he's a virtuoso, just showing that the drum kit can be a beautiful solo instrument, in the right hands. Wonderful. I shall be watching this again.

[@John-rw2zf]

At first I thought What?... But as he started to open up I knew this guy was very talented and knew much about his instrument. He kind of suckered me in. He is a bit of a sand bagger with this solo. Very fun to watch.

[@battenretraite]

EXCELLENT......

[@garethlorman1136]

Fabulous

[@MrRLRRLL]

Wow….perfect !

[@jonwhitfield5653]

Lovely.

[@thebackstagewatcher7364]

Amazing! Wonderful! Masterpiece!

[@garysmith3173]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@scottchard8447]

Sounds great Happy Summer

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

Finally another drummer other than Weckl, Dicenso, Sucherman, Smith or Vinnie who can solo and make it musical and melodic. I knew I subscribed to this dude for a reason.

[@lancenicholas8520]

Ugh man... you are so good lol. I am such a huge fan! The speed, Dynamics, feel, groove, orchestration, modulating meter. Your mind and touch are truly a gift, thank you for sharing them with us.

[@murfreeves1707]

The solo is really calm and gentle. Super rad!

[@tywoodruff1748]

Very cool all the way around...

[@aussiefarmer8741]

I wouldn't call this a crazy solo by any stretch of the imagination. What you have excellently demonstrated here in my opinion is an exploration of the instrument . Searching for tones and grooves not normally done these days. Ian paice stated on 1 of his Drumtribe videos is that when soloing If your going fast and hard you have nowhere else to go. You need to soften things to give your performance some style. This was a good example of having a feel for your instrument and playing. Well done. Great musicianship.