The Genius Of Danny Carey

[@DrumeoOfficial]

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[@Cymanytb]

You could do Taylor Hawkins next. I enjoyed this a lot!

[@BrandonToews]

@@Cymanytb - you’re in luck 👀

[@buddysaile973]

Would you consider or have you ever considered doing a spotlight on Marco Minnemann as well? Excellent showcase of Danny's skills, thanks for quality content. Can't wait to see the Taylor video!

[@dikbeats2720]

Wicked stuff.. Love danny's drumming. What about the ‘grudge‘?! U know the bit.. with the awsome shift in dimension

[@msgesus4518]

The audio effects on the production of this video were very disorientating and annoying with headphones on. The slide in and out sounds when the popups of the tracks appear on screen, and the mouse clicking sound effects. Just a suggestion to remove them as it makes it hard to watch. Cheers

[@electric_whelk1653]

People talk about the time signatures a lot but I think the really unique thing about Carey is that he plays RIFFS. He's a rhythm guitarist on the drums. He'll play a groove and a fill and then the exact same groove and fill but orchestrated differently, the same way guitarists shift the same strumming patterns around different chords. It gives him this fantastic, low-slung, heavy PRESENCE at the back of the stage, which is nuanced and textured but is also an extremely solid, reliable foundation to build a song on. Man's an absolute titan.

[@rezadash5704]

Bro spot on. He rarely counts his time. To him it's like the drums are singing like any other instrument.

[@ebhkkc1]

Nice analogy. thank you

[@finctank]

This is why he sits in the centre of the stage rather than the back. He is the machine at the heart of Tool

[@SStarwind]

This. I'm watching this like, "this is so complicated" but if you just listen...it's really not. I learned how to play complex things....simply.

[@leseulsteve]

It's all they talk about, thank you 😀

[@MrMesiahbolical]

ALL of the guys in TOOL are master musicians, they are extraordinarily intelligent, and have amazing work ethics. They're my favorite band because of all 3 factors.

[@evanoneill619]

Agreed and it wouldn't be tool if one member was missing. Paul brought a lot to the table also, but Justin is a better fit in my opinion and a huge asset to the band.

[@stackspace]

Dude I am a massive fan of Danny Carey but Adam Jones has completely pushed the edge of electric guitar experimentation as well. If you havent seen it already you should see the videos of Adam and Danny jam. Their version of Lateralus before it was recorded was an incredible jam band session before they decided on the direction that eventually got recorded for the album

[@wammons007]

@@evanoneill619 I agree to disagree then agree then not. ugh. you are right and I got to see both live and man I think you are right but did love Paul as well.

[@evanoneill619]

@@wammons007 I finally got to see them last yr in Tampa, it was everything I'd expected and more. My wife and I were supposed to go in 2020 , but it was canceled due to covid. We had really good seats and they were a little pricey, but its Tool right? The tickets for 2021 were cheaper by far and I think the band felt bad for all their fans and priced them so that average ppl could get a really good experience. They don't come to Tampa often and I didn't leave the show disappointed. Seeing Paul doing his thing would've been an awesome experience!

[@marcthomas3610]

@@evanoneill619 i saw them in Raleigh right before their tour was cancelled. Have seen TOOL twice and APC once...this fear inoculum show was by far the best they have ever been, and the best show i have ever seen..by anyone. I am 45yo lol. My stepbrothers uncle played in the opening (quite good) band Killing Joke so we got free tickets and passes etc. Bucket list level experience

[@MJ-tg6wb]

“Any good drummer plays music, he doesn’t play beats. You participate in the musical experience.” Wow.

[@Theworldisfked]

Seeing tool live is an experience

[@michael7v6]

Songs never go anywhere. It always a buildup to a buildup.

[@tryptameme4509]

@@michael7v6 lol what band are you listening to my dude

[@wigglytuffgaming]

​@@tryptameme4509He's got a point. It's like if dubstep didn't drop the beat.

[@jzarzosa5971]

You guys are just not paying attention.

[@aaronhiggs]

Danny isn’t a metronome; he’s a pulse. Of course he’s always on time; but he adds musicality and dynamics to the song. Such an amazing technician.

[@DavidOakesMusic]

Danny isn't a metronome - he's a metroGIANT

[@aaronhiggs]

@@DavidOakesMusic I spit my coffee. Accurate!

[@NiteOWL82]

Ppl always ask him if he uses a click track. That tells ya he is always on time, in time. Love how hes always in the pocket even in so many different time sigs

[@DavidOakesMusic]

@@NiteOWL82 That reminds me I once saw a comment that " Danny can't keep time worth shit ". Jealousy eh.

[@alexntemperley]

@@DavidOakesMusic haters gonna hate. Some music is better with a click. Tool would not be as their time breathes. I'm guessing whoever said Danny can't keep time is not a pro drummer. I've noticed the pros tend to see what others do well before commenting on what they do 'badly'. They have a mentality of "what can I learn?"

[@cloudbloom]

His drum sound and style can best be called as "tribal", there's a deliberate hypnosis to his playing which is distinctly his own yet it feels so raw and familiar. He taps into the human spirit

[@mariovaldez4497]

I feel it

[@uhlozee5441]

Perfectly said

[@zachary_smith1]

Yesss. And I love it

[@ThePathOfEudaimonia]

I never realized it before, but yes, Danny Carey is a drum shaman.

[@axiom.ai.obviousbattletank7139]

I agree but tribal is a very obtuse term. I like how the dude in the video refers to it. Metaphysical, etc, etc. But tribal definitely makes sense.

[@rjl1303]

Tool sounds better together live than any other band I’ve ever heard. They are masters, and Maynards voice is pure gold

[@mikebarker5783]

I totally agree. Saw them in Charleston last weekend.

[@crystalgarcia7981]

Maynard's voice is a scented candle

[@luisovares4257]

Maybe Meshuggah too

[@mikehugget8652]

I couldn't agree more. Just seen them on Halloween this year and they are the only band I could watch over and over and not get bored of them. Phenomenal sound and visual show.

[@insertmetalusernamehere]

Just seen them last night and man, his drum solo was insanity.

[@timlovegrove1097]

Also, he's 61!!!! Watching him play 2.5hrs of this kind of stuff at full power on stage is truly epic and testament to his stamina and abilities.

[@ricknelson5493]

I had no idea he's 60+, WOW!! that makes him yet that much more BADASS!!

[@dh1380]

Its 2022 age ain't but a thing especially if you have technique

[@Lope600]

It's wild, he's truly a beast, seen him live a dozen times. It's unreal

[@stackspace]

Idk what he's on, but you can find videos of him from a month ago playing like he's 20

[@nicholasbstone]

@@stackspace adrenochrome

[@ryderjohnson1293]

Without a doubt, Danny Carey has to be considered one of the greatest drummers of all time. Pure genius, but also, the entire band concept, really.

[@alx767]

He is amazing, like a hundred more, but there are better.

[@ejl169]

My favorite thing about Carey is he almost always has some melody. I have no interest in drums with no melody. So many solos considered to be ultra-amazing and technically difficult done "superior" drummers just sounds like noise to me. Impressive maybe, but I prefer Danny's rhythmic and hypnotic sounds over any ultra-thrash or super-fast or high-difficulty "noisy" sounds of other drummers.

[@kyleconnor2759]

I’m just curious who you think I is better and/or who are the best? I want to check out their stuff.

[@ryderjohnson1293]

@@kyleconnor2759 I'd throw Slipknots drummer in there, don't know his name, Buddy Rich, Stewart Copeland, John Bonham and Neil Pert. They're all amazing drummers that bring songs over the top. I just prefer Carey over them because of his style and their music catalog as a whole.

[@passionbard888]

And this isn't just about drums, it's all tool music that guides my soul. Go give another listen to "reflection" for me .

[@Levelity]

That Eulogy groove hurts my brain so bad. I'm a guitarist but I've been fascinated by that groove for decades.

[@paradoxofgodexisting]

Eulogy is SO FUN to play on a guitar. I am also a guitar player, but i listen to Tool mostly for the drums.

[@joelcullen683]

My favourite song by Tool, the guitar is great, the drums are just amazing!

[@Phunkophil]

Speaking as a non drummer here: The most crazy thing to me about the polyrhythms is, how easy and effortless he makes it look, while performing. If I hear the polyrhythms broken down like this I understand how hard these are to play on any instrument. But from just looking at his performance I almost don't even realize the complexity. I've seen that performance of Pneuma many times and it just seems so natural and easy for him. Mad respect for the guy.

[@billdrummer1197]

Try “carol of bells “and “pass the god bless chicken “. I try and fit them in any chance I have. I Love how they sound and I like to practice going repeatedly back and forth between the two. First one is 3:2 and second one is 4:3. I need to learn MORE OF THESE!!!

[@micahrunning6818]

Making something that is extremely difficult look effortless is the main mark of a pro and virtuoso, one who has worked at mastering their craft.

[@joelcullen683]

Agreed, that Pnuema performance makes me feel like less than a mere mortal! God level stuff!!!!!

[@pearlwsz7]

If you’ve ever seen tool in concert, it’s pretty wild. Danny plays “lead” on just about every song unlike any drummer I can think of.

[@dannyrobert1382]

It's so true. I always think of Tool as Danny's band. His sound and rhythm drives everything. ... Also I saw him come out and do like a three minute gong solo. Who does that?!

[@daveh912]

He doesn’t just get it perfect on the album- it’s perfect in concert too. Incredible talent

[@aaronisaacson4006]

It was the best concert I've ever been to, my wife wasn't a fan before the concert, but she definitely was after!

[@Theworldisfked]

By far the best band I've seen live

[@denzelherrman]

check out kashikura takashi from toe totally different styles of music but the leading reminds me of him

[@TheRicardoSanchez]

Danny is this era’s lord and master of percussion. Period. Stewart and Neil passed the baton. In truth, Danny is really on his own plane of existence. Not to discount the true greatness of so many others, but Danny is just….. He stands alone. He plays in like 5 dimensions. It’s beyond skill and talent. It’s Faustian deal stuff.

[@joshuaarmendariz4967]

Yes

[@grantmackinnon6449]

Peart was always my favorite drummer and probably will be in general. His song writing was also on another level. But Danny? This dude is an alien lol. He can play 4 different time signatures with his 4 limbs all at the same time...its insane.

[@colinburroughs9871]

"It’s Faustian deal stuff." Danny's infatuation with the occult says this undeniably true, but I'd wager his being zonked on trip as a kid probably is the real reason for his playing being as far out as it can be.

[@maxwellpruner2168]

Danny cut a deal with the devil. The devil got drum lessons. We're still trying to figure out what Danny got...

[@maltymission]

The best thing about Danny’s drumming, is that it’s never, ever, about showing off, but always to lift the music to another level. There are very few drummers out there who will be able to put their foot next to Danny’s, both in terms of technical mastery and creativity. He is on another level, and while he probably knows just how good and unique he is, he comes across as humble and easy going. I’ve seen tool live 6 times now, they are, by a mile, my favorite band and a lot of my appreciation is down to Danny and how he clicks with the other geniuses in the band to create such wonderful music.

[@Tuneinfreq]

Yo man is it paradiddle exercises with the feet, that gets us there? or the whole thing of being able to mix it consciously (doubles, singles paradiddles different patterns so forth. do you think??

[@maltymission]

@@Tuneinfreq all of the above probably. And years and years of dedication and practice

[@anthonycardott3541]

dude if you really listen hard, Dan's craziest moments live and deep in his zones are straight up transposition of a couple basic fills up an eighth, back an eighth, etc, like Malty Mission sez, no showing off, just tons of practice. Kids at home, look up TRANSPOSITION in drumming, get it! bassists love it too of course

[@654jimbob654]

For me, this is what separates Tool from a band like Dream Theater. Both have incredibly talented musicians who can count themselves among the very best in the world at their respective instruments. The difference is that Tool use that technical ability in a way that elevates their art, whereas Dream Theater feels like technicality for the sake of it.

[@maltymission]

@@654jimbob654 think you absolutely nailed it

[@Mp57navy]

Ahh, yes. Danny Carey. The man that motivated me to never even try to become a drummer.

[@claudiasolomon1123]

You shouldn't give up. You might bring something unique to the table that other drummers haven't thought of yet. Don't focus so much on trying to be the most complex or the most virtuous drummer cause it shouldn't be about Olympic competition it should be about genuine self expression & creativity to the best of your current ability❤🤟

[@Moo-Fah-Sahh]

Weak as fuckkk. He's one of the reasons I'll be a better drummer in my own way before I die.

[@J.C...]

That's the wrong attitude. People that play guitar say, the same stupid crap. I don't get discouraged by people better than me. Hearing them ENCOURAGES me to keep playing and practicing. It inspires me to learn more. I'll be damned if I ever quit because someone is better than me. Smfh.

[@claudiasolomon1123]

@@J.C... We don't quit!! Never🤟❤

[@J.C...]

@@claudiasolomon1123 seriously. I only started learning to play guitar in Dec 2019. But before I ever bought my first guitar, I told myself that "no matter what happens, I won't EVER quit playing. My guitar won't end up in my closet in 3 months. I don't care if it takes me 20 years to learn 1 song. I still won't ever quit." and then I bought that first guitar. It only took learning that first riff and I knew with 100% certainty that I won't be quitting. Ever. It's been about 2.5 years and I've now played every day for the last 18+ months. Every single day. To say I'm addicted is an understatement. At one point, I had a wrist injury starting and I had to stop. Except I couldn't... Because I tried lol. I just played through the slight irritation and eventually it went away 🤣 🤘

[@mbass718]

Just saw Danny last night at MSG with Tool. I hadn't seen them for at least 15 years and gotta say.. As a bass player.. He's one of the best drummers out there and I found myself watching him more than the other guys. He sounds like he's heavily influenced by King Crimson he's so great!

[@bradjb1265]

Ironic you say that considering he's their touring drummer for an upcoming tour. Not a king crimson fan by any means but I will certainly be going to one of the shows.

[@mbass718]

@@bradjb1265 I've known for days he's touring with Belew, Vai and Tony Levin. I'm a huge Crimson fan and can't be more excited to see them when they play the Beacon theater.

[@beauwille2294]

​@@mbass718Danny is partly responsible for my getting into KC - seeing BEAT this Novemeber and am very excited. Seen Tool twice ('19 and '23). The 2019 show was particularly incredible, superb energy.

[@mountainhobbit1971]

love how you did a Danny tribute by wearing a jersey type athletic Drumeo shirt. ;-) One thing I have learned watching Danny is to keep my posture upright yet relaxed.

[@BrandonToews]

I figured it was the perfect video for the jersey! ;) awesome.

[@mountainhobbit1971]

@@BrandonToews awesome video btw, thanks!! you nailed it.

[@aaronhiggs]

Right? He just makes things look so effortless. His fundamentals are impeccable.

[@johncollins5552]

You have only learned 1 thing by watching Danny, seriously! Haha.

[@izzyalistair]

That's good life advice in general, posture is very important.

[@gpaull2]

“The Fear Inoculumn record has some great examples of polyrhythmic playing as well” - understatement of the century.

[@aaronhiggs]

Hard facts.

[@XJoeyJordison666X]

Yea, FI is one of the most rhythmically complex rock albums of all time. Every song is such a work of art

[@MrNeosantana]

Absolutely. I can't believe how little he spoke about Fear Inoculum, when FI is 100% Danny's album and he shines in every song.

[@stvwcioihbd9764]

@@MrNeosantana exactly is Danny's album dude, I think the same and even though he is very present on all the other albums this last one seems like was the only who did its homework.

[@Rorschach1488_]

I choked on my coffee when I heard that :D

[@Wraithlen]

Tool is just so damn good. Skilled, intellectual...pretty much a generational band IMO.

[@sandypeardon516]

I never really noticed drummers. But when I started listening to Tool, I found myself, for the first time, loving the drums the most. Thank you Danny Carey for waking up my appreciation for drums! You are by far the best I have ever heard!

[@Username-ng8jy]

Think that happens after listening to that tribal sound.

[@mau5yb0y182]

What? In just about any song, drums are the basis? Not sure how one can NOT notice drums.

[@itsjustme1616]

You may have no noticed the drums consciously but you definitely noticed them because they are literally the basis for every song. The drums are what gives the song its feel, its tempo, its entire soul and backbone. Drums are what can make or break a bands identity.

[@Jethu262]

@@itsjustme1616 A wise man once told me and my bandmates- "You can make it with a mediocre guitarist and singer. You CAN'T make it with a mediocre drummer". They're literally the backbone of music...at least music that has any percussion at all.

[@ErnestCeballos]

Same. Before I “heard” drums. He got me to “Listen”

[@joseacuna3239]

Danny is actually from another world, one can recreate what he does but having the mind to come up with something like this is mind blowing.

[@shawnpritchard366]

When I talk to people about Danny Carey I tell them he's proof that aliens walk among us.

[@markust8904]

I agree he is an alien. But a good one. Reminds me of Men in Black with all the aliens on our planet.

[@Lope600]

@@markust8904 the funny thing is, he's not an alien, just one of the humblest mother fuckers you'll ever meet. Can you imagine how much time he's had to dedicate to his craft to achieve his level? It's uncanny.

[@stackspace]

Generation is significantly harder than recitation.

[@ThaRuralJuror]

The way he arranges his kit is an aesthetic experience in it's own right

[@lukesmythemusic]

I remember when I first heard tool. I was completely sober and somehow their music made me feel like I was tripping. His drumming is probably the most interesting and engaging sound I've ever heard.

[@vgcamara]

As someone who doesn't play drums, listening to Danny is amazing, but seeing videos like this where drummers explain what is going on makes it absolutely mind blowing. He's not so much a rythm but a flow of percussion. Absolutely insane!

[@AqueousMantra]

As someone who drums, I can say I'm more blown away by his drumming the further I go. It's one thing to learn the songs and play along as a kid, but it's a whole 'nother thing to perfectly craft those parts and have it all work. It's a shame Tool gets lumped in with Deftones or some shit. Danny is a god, and I can explain. He creates into being the very foundations of reality. Polyrhythms sped up 10,000 times, or something, becomes a chord. Speed the chord up 10,000 times and it becomes the light visible light spectrum. Different polyrhythms make different chords, which makes different colors. That's the sacred geometry patterns on everything. It's all resonance. He's a big fan of Alistair Crowley, his father was a freemason, and he worships a statue of Horace before drumming. So idk, you tell me

[@eristicfreethinker2098]

Completely agree. If you haven’t, watch some Larnell Lewis with Snarky Puppy. I get the same feeling of awe.

[@ACarter87]

Unless you’re an actual drummer you can’t even fathom how insanely hard the stuff he plays is…. Like it’s cool when somebody that doesn’t play sees him and goes wow But unless you actually know how difficult this is you can’t even comprehend He’s a literal robot

[@passionbard888]

Exactly dude, I haven't played drums too, but as a fan of progressive metal, my soul dances with tool music

[@chrisbratton3252]

Wow that was incredible thank you so much for putting this video together! In my humble opinion, DC is absolutely the best known drummer still alive today.. I was blessed to see TOOL live in concert in July 2010 in Edmonton Alberta Canada, and it left me literally "jaw-dropped"! That concert, along with seeing Rush' live in concert numerous times - we're the most inspirational for me! Keep up the good work and Rock-On Drumeo God bless

[@JustLilGecko]

Noone writes like Danny Carey, one thing is being able to play the parts, which in itself is impressive, but... Composing his musical drum parts is insane. I spent a long time learning Vicarious, and the amount of little details where a motif is used and then brought back later, modified or combined with another motif. There are so many details, and it's almost fractal, I kept finding new little "oh wow" moments after months with the score for the part. In my opinion he's the greatest composer for drums we've had.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Totally! Years I later I continue to find those "oh wow" moments. 🤯

[@TheDayisMineTrebeck]

Agreed, until Matt Gartzka came along.

[@baphomet_FIN]

@@TheDayisMineTrebeck I was waiting for Gartzka to be mentioned. Another Genius, completely in his own sphere of percussive artistry

[@DavidOakesMusic]

An Upbringing in jazz will do that

[@Bowkowsowman]

Yeah. One thing i would love to see is how he writes. I've checked out other artists talking about their writing process and it's pushed forward my own writing process by leaps and bounds. I would be super curious to see Carey's.

[@joeheible3630]

His limb independence is truly outstanding. To have all four moving around the drum kit and all in different time signatures, it's really something special to see.

[@ericphilen3433]

🐙

[@michelletruelove7783]

Yes its a real skill!

[@jambrae]

Wow! Big thanks to both Brandon and Drumeo. I’ve been a Tool and DC fan for actually decades. He is amazing. I knew about influences such as Bonham, Cobham, Lenny White, and of course Bill Bruford, but never heard about Tony Williams. Thanks so much. I hear a lot of Tool”s inspiration/influence when I listen to King Crimson. ❤

[@alexefors1068]

DannyC is not just a drummer, is a percussionist in the general sense. He adds plenty of color to the percussion, the rhythm, the atmosphere of tool’s music. Top notch

[@MichelePardini]

I was at Tool concert last night in Amsterdam. Danny is the greatest drummer alive, no doubts. His drumming is relentless, no escape from it. Absolutely astounding.

[@MindGamingMantis]

Not the greatest. There is no greatest. Dominator's drums are on another level, but I wouldn't say he's better than Danny. My personal favorite drummer is Nick Barker.

[@rickd7373]

@@MindGamingMantis Clay Aeschliman for me.

[@barad-dur9236]

@@MindGamingMantis love Nick barker on his dimmu performances. Saw him live. But now he’s not nearly as hot on it.

[@wollanooo]

I was in Amsterdam too and Danny fucked up the xylophone parts on 7empest! But maybe you were too far to actually realise that

[@RoyAmkreutz]

@@wollanooo and you are still so far gone to forget that the song title is 7empest. ;)

[@chriswatchingponies9877]

I get addicted to Tool. When i listen to 1 song, i can't stop. It'll be Tool Tool Tool for a couple of weeks. Danny Carey is a big part of the addiction. Just when you focus on the drums. Mindblowing. Psychedelic.. Great vid. I know nothing about drumming, bars. I just hear that he can hit different grooves at the same time.

[@dkgreek]

Same. I go on Tool binges.

[@sonks336]

Danny's work on Fear Inoculum is something else. The way he plays Pneuma is not human. So happy I got to see him play it live too.

[@Ethosraps]

He avoids cliche like the plague and that's why he's literally one of the best. The attention to detail in his craft with writing is unreal.

[@sportsfix6975]

And that's it in a nutshell, a few people can eventually play his songs, but writing them is what separates him...Imagine Faith No More if the drummer could write like Dany...

[@dmitryWeirdo]

The drummer that has multiple brains to easily execute these tricky polyrhythms!

[@scatpack440]

Like I have heard said, Tool is a band with a LEAD drummer and a rhythm vocalist. Truly abstract and awesome. They have become one of my favorite bands of all time!

[@davidgomersall7185]

I took a (non-drummer) friend of mine to see Tool in Manchester last week. His comment was "I've never seen a band where they put the drummer front and center like that. I can see why they do it.."

[@warwickjay3907]

Sums up fear inoculum pretty well, Maynard doesn’t bring much to the plate on any of the songs

[@tyronferreira9259]

He doesn't really need to...it's 4 instruments I sync making awesome music

[@cal-king]

@@warwickjay3907 Doesn't bring much to the table LOL. Try and compete with any of his lyrics and melodies and see how you go.

[@warwickjay3907]

@@cal-king I could stand in silence for 8 mins out of an 11 minute song like he does on most of invincible, tempest etc. I’m saying it seems like he was lacking enthusiasm with fear inoculum. In interviews he said he was weary of locking himself away, writing lyrics and melodies only for the guys to go - sorry man, we’ve rewritten it.

[@johncarry5989]

I was fortunate enough to see him in Manchester with Tool last week. Always been a dream of mine to see him live and he didn't disappoint. An experience I will never forget. What an inspiration.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Amazing 🔥

[@ageispolis746]

Danny NEVER disappoints! Going to see Tool the fourth time (after 97, 01, 19) this Sunday in Berlin.

[@ls.vinicius]

I hope I can see them alive before they retire :)

[@owenwilkinson9162]

I was there too man!!

[@MrBanjob]

Saw them there too, worth the trip from Ireland, truly incredible performances all round

[@washburn11000]

Hands down the greatest drummer of all time. IDGAF what anyone says. Literally, the Michael Jordan of drummers

[@stephengregory7026]

Gadd, Rich, Peart, Chambers, Collins, Coluita………?!?!

[@kevintunaley5079]

@@stephengregory7026 not one of them could play Pneuma let alone like 80% of tools songs where Danny could play any song these guys did

[@stephengregory7026]

@@kevintunaley5079😂

[@EAMAMUSIC]

Very well analyzed, performed, and produced. An analysis like this is overdue, and I’m grateful that you took the time to spell all of this out. Bravo.

[@BrandonToews]

Thank you, Lane! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@darylhicks9441]

I graduated college in 2002 with a degree in music and my primary instrumental area was percussion - the final piece for my graduation recital featured 18 different percussion instruments. My study of Danny's playing and how he sets up his drums helped me greatly in preparing for my recital, and his playing has also helped me develop better independence around the kit.

[@greganderson2239]

Danny Carey makes me want to go back to drums from bass. I used to be a drummer and miss it because of him. He’s a genius in every way

[@MCSkizzleman]

Dude….I promise you this is one of the most impressive and astute videos I’ve ever seen. Danny is and has been my favorite drummer for over 2 decades. It’s so hard to explain to the non obsessed, but from here on, I will point them to this video. Your explanations and the post production are second to none. Oh, and also, 🐝 ☕️ dubs, you are an awesome drummer too! Bravo sir.

[@mariouribe1697]

Back in the early 90's, I had the pleasure of seeing Tool at Roseland Ballroom, a club in NYC. To my excitement, I got to stand on the side of the stage and watch Mr. Carey perform for 2 ½ hours. What a masterful performance of percussion.

[@Garythefireman66]

I miss Roseland. So many epic shows in the 90s 🤘🏻✊🏻✌🏻

[@ericmoreton3650]

As a drummer, and a massive Tool and Danny fan, this video makes me smile from ear to ear. Nice job on duplicating his parts also!

[@kelo2568]

Danny is one of the best drummers, he's up there with Neil Peart. As a bass player who thrives on exceptional drummers. He has inspired me to up my playing for so many years. Thank you for this video.

[@kevintunaley5079]

You do know there is nothing Peart plays that Danny can't and tons of song Danny plays that Peart would never be able to do right ?

[@tobinstaggsrocker2851]

As a drummer myself, Danny Carey is one of my favorite and genius it blows me away watching Danny play I get speechless when I see him play unbelievable drummer definitely one of my influences. A couple years ago I got the chance to sit down and meet and talk to Mr. Danny Carey himself he was so kind so humble he taught me so much he showed so many different grooves and taught me how to play some Tool songs. What a great man he is!😇☺️it was a blessing to meet such an amazing man like him!

[@nickx1754]

9:53 Wow!! The technicality, the power, the precision... This whole video is amazing really.

[@bandnv9864]

If danny carey isn't a drumming genius then nobody is! This is how important this guy is to rock music

[@PremiumPIus]

Legend has it Danny Carey made a deal with the devil. Nobody knows what Danny got in this exchange, but the devil got a drumming lesson.

[@cbus]

irreplaceable. after paul left (incredible in his own right) the four of them cannot be replaced.

[@LorenaMartinez-gs4fe]

I know I’m late but 1000% true

[@LorenaMartinez-gs4fe]

@@PremiumPIuslmao 😅

[@rootsrooney]

I seen Danny playing live in Dublin last Friday! Absolutely mind blowing, I love Tool but found myself staring at him most of the gig. Really enjoyed this breakdown video, great job.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Thanks Rob!

[@RicardoHoffman-p5i]

I’m just beginning to journey into the world of the drums. Danny’s innovative style and over the top grooves have inspired me to begin this amazing journey to learn the drums.

[@grinsonyou]

I've met Danny maybe 9 or 10 times. Super nice guy that is both humble and also understands how really good he is

[@0manuelGJ]

We have to understand that to be able to compose this kind of elevated music you have to be connected with the everything in another level. He's beyond impressive.

[@richiemarry402]

Having the ability to play like Danny is one thing, but his ability to actually compose the material is unmatched

[@deweytucker5413]

Outstanding job providing insight and technical support of the genius that DC is! When you’re at a Tool show, you really do get engulfed in the World they have individually created. It takes some time to “assimilate back to reality” after a show. A true testimony of their creativity.

[@not_the_first_noelle]

Couldn't agree with you more!

[@corandrews9735]

I don’t think there is a single person on the planet who can challenge the brilliance and genius of Danny Carey. He channels so many great percussionists in his work but he has truly created such a unique identity and sound that just can’t be replicated, and I believe he is the most talented on the planet.

[@samuellauzon8168]

Danny Carry & Adam Jones are the reason I became enamored with music. When I realized that music didn’t have to be what was depicted on mainstream radio (especially when rap was sensationalized) I developed a love for polyrhythms because of Tool. They are the reason I have devoted the last 20 years to progmetal / progpost-rock. This is one of the best videos I’ve come across - featuring Danny C. Excellent video. Awesome job learning and playing the parts. 💯

[@undefinedvariable8085]

Band recommendations please. Thank you.

[@82MrKanister]

I don't know anything about drumming and I don't even listen to the kind of music Tool is making very much. But I saw that video of Dany Carey where they play Pneuma and it blew my mind. I just knew I watched something very unique.

[@CubicFox]

I'm convinced he has a different brain for each limb, he and the other members of Tool are simply out of this world and I love them every day for taking us home with them

[@ZacRiffs]

Dmt

[@IndustryLeech]

Nobody makes time signature gymnastics groove like Danny. My favorite drummer for nearly 3 decades.

[@cristianomoniz]

To make a match with the title of this video, you guys have your own signature to present videos. Your approach is top notch. Thanks for sharing the way you do and keep pushing. Good vibes guys.

[@Tetragrammaton8TV]

Danny Carey, Neil Peart and Gavin Harrison...these guys are playing incredibly melodic and really add to the song, not to the instrument itself. All of them mastered the holy grail of playing complex stuff while being catchy at the same time, amazing.

[@alexefors1068]

Yes sir! Peart is (even gone) the other Big drummer! The one who can stand side by side with DannyC.

[@darkaero]

Don't forget Bonham who was another influence on basically every prog/metal drummer since any of them heard the first few seconds of the first song on Led Zeppelin's first album

[@MrDilley777]

Yep another drumming genius is Thomas Lang.

[@stewartrobison6543]

@@MrDilley777 Thomas Lang, with no doubt whatsoever is hands down THE BEST EVER

[@Marnie-hates-winter]

I'm a woman in my mid-50s and just started learning drums :-) I wanted to for decades. My first song I'm learning is a very simplified version of Aenima. I figure by the time I'm 80, I'll be able to play it passably well ;-) I LOVE Danny Carey. And my drum teacher is great. I came in and he asked what my goal was and I said, "I want to be Danny Carey." And he showed me he had "Tool" tattooed on his wrist. (I'm not joking.) We are therefore a good fit! Obviously, I can't meet my goal. There is one and only one Danny Carey. But I have beats in my head I've been tapping out for decades, and if I can learn to play some Danny Carey, maybe I'll get good enough to play those beats on some drums. A lot of times, parts of the beats sort of cycle around across the measures, which I'm learning are called "polyrhythms". I want to be able to play those things in my head in real life!

[@tobis-go9xr]

Good for you. It’s never too late to learn something new!

[@judahenjoyseducation4549]

Speaking from a dude in his early 20's with about 6 years of experience on the kit. My drumming has insanely improved learning tool songs. If you ever want help learning some of the tool polyrhythms I'd be happy to help you. Planning on doing a lesson on my channel soon. 😊

[@Alchemist09]

Any progress update? Are you Danny Carey yet? :D

[@geoffleach8948]

​@@Alchemist09not quite, maybe Dani Carrey thus far. 😀

[@rollme1kenobi768]

Danny is a master/Innovator. One of the greatest to ever do it.

[@zyxh9899]

Danny Carey inspired me (as a bassist) to notice subtle pockets outside of the general groove to open more space for or fill in a sensitive and mindful way 🖤 and to also notice emptiness in a track and not always need to fill it

[@zimmerd36]

Explore the space!! I gotta feva, and the only prescription is....

[@prodantech]

Danny Carey is my all time favorite drummer mostly because of what was said at the start of the video: He doesn’t play beats. He plays music. This is key to Tool’s rich, full and impactful sound.

[@FullCircle1]

Shook his hand after a concert in Brisbane , Australia. It was an honour to meet such a talented, yet humble musician. He inspired me to paint with more depth and freedom

[@jessetarr2771]

What I learned from Danny as a drummer.. You can still be humble while striving for amazement in your playing, that it is ok to show your own individual greatness.

[@mikelpradet6670]

Great work and video man !! Thank you Drumeo ! I remember when i was a teen in the early 2000's, i was learning Bosa Nova and Jazz in a music school but was secretly trying to understand Tool grooves at home. I was so obsessed with them ! One day, I showed up to the music school with the bridge from Eulogy in my head (and in my body), so willing and excited to show it to my drum teacher. After i finished playing the groove, my teacher said "okay let's make a break from the lesson, you really gotta show me how to play that !" I was so proud he got into Tool after that. :)

[@thelemite935]

Great vid! That 2009 Clinic.. I was there with my dad. Twas my first time meeting Danny. Great guy!

[@johncarry5989]

The polyrhythmic drum beat he does in Eulogy accenting the 3rd notes on the high hat while playing a 4/4 beat is one of the best drum beats in the world. Up there with Jeff Porcaro's Rosanna.

[@drummersinger5324]

He couldn't play Rosanna if his life depended on it

[@jeremymullins1294]

@@drummersinger5324 pretty sure he could.

[@rippindrummer666]

@Drummersinger nobody can play Rosanna like Jeff porcaro played it because no one is Jeff Porcaro…guarantee you Jeff would be the first to say that he couldn’t do what Danny does.

[@drummersinger5324]

@@rippindrummer666 Hey 666 stick with your garbage death metal dig?

[@scottrauth8219]

Agreed!

[@frankieblom5902]

Danny Carey's drumming can only be understood by remembering his own words that he channels his drum gods like Peart & Bonham. The power of his drumming is and always will be, genius.

[@VudooChild]

One of things that wasn’t talked about was the creative way Danny set up the grooves for the different parts in the song in Rosetta Stoned. Blew my mind when I first noticed it. And that poly groove is INSANE. Still trying to wrap my brain around how to play that. Big props to you for figuring it out.

[@KrwiomoczBogurodzicy]

[07:44] The Grudge [13:01] Invincible (7/16) [14:03] Pneuma [15:00] Rosetta Stoned #1 [15:46] Rosetta Stoned #2

[@joshuakidorf6296]

After learning the Rosetta Stoned polyrhythm, I can confirm it is one of the most complex parts of a song I have ever had to learn. The swiss triplet pattern between the toms and the snare drum is wicked fast and easy to lose track of, along with the strange bass and hi-hat pattern in 5/4. Don't underestimate Danny, he's one of the greats.

[@sdmdrums9275]

The Pneuma bridge is hard too

[@DaveTaste]

Who underestimated him?

[@louieovares5170]

@@DaveTaste some aliens in Jupiter probably

[@DaveTaste]

@@louieovares5170 everything that ever happened is underrated hey.

[@fredmiller4110]

Now that Neil peart passed into the next life, Danny is definitely in the top spot

[@Aegylon85]

As a bass player, i think this Is the most precious video i've ever seen! Thank you Mike ❤

[@breshkotashmal7362]

Danny's a force of nature, no doubt about it. However, can we also give mad, mad props to Adam and Justin for being able to play their parts without getting lost when Danny does his thing?

[@lellamas2778]

I always wonder - who is leading? is it shared? Is this a false way of thinking about it?

[@Tryptone]

I'm new to Drumeo. Came cuz of Danny Carey. Staying for the amazing break downs. Thanks for the great content

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Glad you’re enjoying them, Tony! - Brandon

[@LHles948]

Tool are once in a Lifetime Artists, my mind is blown so much I cannot even find words

[@ziggurot-no-kami9391]

Danny is a force of nature, I got to witness his greatness in person on Friday night and it was a life changing experience. Undoubtedly the greatest ever

[@Hhhlll7778]

Are you serious?

[@trix9803]

I saw them a few years ago amazing show

[@dominikgarbauer6883]

Seeing Tool live was by far the best concert experience I've ever had. It was more like church than a simple concert.

[@lennyghoul]

Imagine the religious experience of seeing them in a small club for the first time and having it be your first time ever hearing the band. Fan 4 life.

[@Palpac]

My favourite band live

[@midnitespecialist4872]

it was absolutely a stellar experience. took two hits of acid and the concert and it changed my life in the weirdest yet best way. ever since i’ve been a Stan of Tool

[@paintedlady_81]

I can’t believe in the vast array of songs you ran down, you didn’t once mention Right In Two!!! That’s my absolute favorite drum part. I’ve never heard anyone hit drums that hard before or since.

[@Yvkes]

When I finally saw Tool live Dannys Drums were the most distinctive part of the whole concert. It was like his playing cleared all my chakras. I felt purified and cleansed afterwards. I got home, got one night of fever and I felt like he had released old energies that were stuck inside my system. After that I felt relieved and great. So to sum up: Dannys playing is more like a healing ceremony than just a concert.

[@Esko354]

I was wandering for a long time about finding a word to describe this band. After listening carefully to Danny for years and enjoying the band rythmically, it suddenly hit me. This music and this band can be called RELIGIOUS.

[@scudzuki]

I was hooked the first time I heard a Tool song (forty six and 2, no way I could ignire that). My favorute band, and Danny Carey's drumming is one of the highlights. Astounding.

[@TheJuliousness]

In my opinion, Danny's genius resides in the fact that he can make those intricate and complex polyrhythms sound so groovy, never out of place or self-aggrandizing. His composition is amazingly tasteful and his use of dynamics is otherworldly.

[@brandonhinrichs4393]

Yeah but that all comes down to the fact that he's in reality a jazz percussionist who plays in a rock band

[@TheJuliousness]

@@brandonhinrichs4393 sure helps, but in my opinion he’s much more than a jazz percussionist. He makes percussions feel and sound melodic which you can’t say about a lot of jazz or (insert any style) drummers.

[@brandonhinrichs4393]

There's a reason that basically all of the most respected drummers on the planet are classically trained Jazz musicians that's what Danny Careys majored in in college Jazz percussion and he plays way more jazz than he does rock. Basically if he's not recording or touring he's hanging out at clubs like The Baked Potato playing Jazz music. And his background with Freestyle jazz is the biggest reason their music is complicated but still almost feels improvisational. They're all great at what they do but for me Danny is the piece that elevates them above and beyond anybody else

[@noknownthrone2487]

I am pretty sure I got emotional and cried a little bit the first time I saw that live performance of Pneuma. Danny deserves all of the praise and recognition. What an incredible drummer and mind! Hail! \../.

[@jamesmabe3726]

KZbin , y'all were the greatest for interrupting a video with a daggum ad

[@manifestgtr]

The dotted break in Eulogy remains one of my polymetric holy grails. Danny’s “poly” playing is so tasty and effortless…that’s a *huge* part of its impact. If you’re gonna do this stuff, you have to OWN it…and own it, he does…

[@LudvikM]

As a drummer, Danny's taught me nothing because, well, I'm only a drummer in my dreams. But as a listener, I have to say a HUGE thank you on behalf on my overworked brain cells in charge of processing audio info and finding (or trying to find, sometimes) tricky musical patterns.

[@RaGiNgRn555]

Only band I have ever seen that has a lead drummer and rhythm vocals. Saw him in a drum dual live many years ago, absolutely blew me away. Genius for sure!

[@2jamestool1]

Yes, of course he's a drum genius. Have you ever tried playing one of Tool's albums from beginning to end? To all my fellow drumers. Check out the song "Ampersand" by Adrian Belew. (Guitarist for King Crimson) Danny Carey plays drums and legendary bassist Les Claypool is, of course, is on bass.. it's so good. And the drums....👌💯

[@Wuselol]

Tool changed how I listen to music and a lot of it is because of Danny and how melodic and prominent (but not dominant) his drums are. He's not just there to guide or frame the music or provide a foundation, he's also creating mood and atmosphere and contextualizes the lyrics and meanings of songs just like the other instruments. He's obviously not the only drummer who does that, but he was the first one where I noticed this and he's also still my favorite. He'll forever be a legend in my eyes.

[@wileecoyote8661]

Great video. I’m not a drummer but it is always the drummer I focus in on when going to a live event. I recently went to Baltimore to see TOOL and it was a mind blowing experience. Danny was a big part of that.

[@GG-ml3vr]

I only "discovered" Danny about 5 years ago.Ive played for 45 years and have no idea how this happened,im kind of obssesed by drums and drummers.Think i heard tool in the 90s or such and kind of didnt get it🤷‍♂️much to my shame.On the other hand i get to listen to his back catalogue and feel like a teenager😀.One of the best artists of all time,once again i appologise for missing out on him earlier🤣

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Took me a while to "get" Tool's music, too. Better late than never 😅

[@DOPOW9419]

Inarguably one of the GOAT'S. Also he doesn't play to a click...

[@DrumeoOfficial]

So impressive

[@aaronhiggs]

He is the one who clicks lol.

[@rickwilliams9151]

@@aaronhiggs Heisenberg of the drum kit!

[@QuinStifler]

Danny Carey taught me that my vast and often eclectic taste in music, especially Arabic and Funk, is an asset to a Metal musician, not a hinderance. He also taught me that you can turn the snare OFF (and then back on during the song!). 🤔 Great video for us Musician types! The TOOLS is cool. 🤘 ✌

[@willardcochrane2772]

For those of us who wet our pants at the music store in 96 listening to Aenima before we then went up to the till and bought the album, hands trembling; special thanks for singling out the bridge in Eulogy (11:13). I have puzzled over this particular drum mastery for over a quarter century now. Tried it without success countless times. What kind of human comes up with this? So awesome to know there are people out there like Danny Carey that can do things that shouldn't be possible, but they are. We just don't know they are possible until a trailbreaker like this does it.

[@khalbrando2990]

Did you do it at Blockbuster Music? Lol, this is exactly the same thing I did. I was in HS like sophomore year, thought the packaging of the album looked cool and had heard of tool because I was a rock guy through and through, and I’m pretty sure had heard sober. I finally had my own money at this point from working. I’ve worked since I was like 12 but that was mowing lawns for a few neighbors and shit. Totally off point my bad. Anyway, I took it up and listened to it and my life was changed. I immediately went over and grabbed opiate and undertow and took all 3 to the register lol. It makes me happy to hear someone else had this same experience. I then wouldn’t stfu to all my friends until they at least gave it a shot. Thankfully I realized how annoying I was being then so I chilled out and didn’t become one of the many insufferable tool fans we have now, that are ruining the ability to even bring up tool or say they’re your favorite band. I understand their excitement and all that, I just wish they’d chill man. Everyone isn’t going to agree, and now most people are going into it with a negative attitude before they even hear it. Anyhow, cheers man, we’re like brothers of some sort now. Much love lol

[@marcpatzelt2430]

But what I think is even more genius than his polyrhythms and odd meter grooves is how he's orchestrates them in such a way that they are so musical and don't seem to weird. For example, in Pneuma, I didn't realize there are so many crazy time signature changes.

[@drummersinger5324]

WEird id weird . There in no "not too weird" His parts are weird and harsh like Maynard's voice. Garbage

[@Hhhlll7778]

@@drummersinger5324 Agreed

[@Mike_C-79]

@@drummersinger5324 just keep rocking out to Imagine Dragons and stop advertising your musical ignorance.

[@drummersinger5324]

@@Mike_C-79 Just like his basketball career which he was mediocre?? See what I;m saying?

[@drummersinger5324]

@@Mike_C-79 Another woke mama's boy with no real channel presence much LOLOLOLOLO?

[@toothzombie]

This is how you sell a product! I don’t drum but it is enticing after watching these videos. Keep up the great work!

[@kumquatmagoo]

Danny taught me when NOT to hit the snare - there are so many juicy build-up sections of Tool songs where Danny just lays off the snare for a couple of bars and when it comes back in it is delicious.

[@akibmahmud19]

There will never be another one like Danny. 🖤

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Matt mcdoough from Mudvayne is better

[@campbellsoup1907]

@@dcmastermindfirst9418 lmaooo

[@dreznoryorkekeenanbuckley2226]

Danny, Justin, Adam, Maynard brought together..... The ABSOLUTE MAGIC they create!!!! It makes me truly believe there HAS to be a higher power!..... NOTHING HAS EVER had SUCH a huge impact on my heart/soul life... I have spent my entire life since my older brother introduced me to them as a kid..... NOTHING except NIN comes close!!! I listen to them constantly and still get this indescribable feeling and could NEVER get sick of them!!! Danny you and your band are beyond brilliance!!!