The Pocket Queen - 5 Songs That Changed My Drumming

[@patrickfoster4586]

Damn! Anyone who can play that LinnDrum pattern from 777-9311 has my respect. Lots of people do a faulty version of it but the Queen has it down perfectly! Incredible!

[@cranstonlumpkin9858]

The Pocket Queen is an excellent musician. I wish her the best.

[@emaced7867]

Same bro

[@ColeAubreyJosephFleenor]

Same bro

[@AllenIverson444]

Cissy Strut is the song that got me into funk. First time I listened to it I could'nt believe how catchy it was.

[@jedwing]

It's the song that made me ask my dad for a drum set. I got to tell Ziggy this and he was grateful, humble and touched by my comment.

[@waterjack3]

I love this young lady's talent and dedication to her craft!!!

[@jessejohnson3770]

Hello PQ, You are an incredibly musician. 777-9311 Is actually a stock drum beat that came in the LM 1 Linn Drum Machine ($4000 )The beat was programmed by Tower Of Power’s drummer David Garibaldi for Roger Linn who’s a guitar player. Hope this helps. LovePeace, Jesse Johnson

[@paulyb-englishmaninhangzho3609]

Jesse Johnson Thanks JJ for sharing your insider knowledge with us, 9311 is simply THE jam, and I’ve always been fascinated by that groove.

[@lnapjr76]

Brother Jesse, just want to say thanks for all the great music you've given us over the years. I still rock your 80's classics all "The Time." I also enjoyed the work you did with D'Angelo in recent years. Keep slaying that ax, brother. You are among my personal favorites with Hendrix, Prince, Eddie Hazel, BB King, Ernie Isley, etc. Salute to you. ✊🏽

[@CozmikForever]

Thats for being Awesome and collaborating with so many legends! Lil' Red Corvette was the first single I bought in 1982!

[@justmyself1000]

Mr. johnson! Very cool of you to come here! Agreed, this young lady is an incredible musician!

[@TIGGRRrr2]

Thnxya Jesse!!!

[@vlove888]

1 Earth,Wind&Fire = in the stone 2 Steela Dan = Black Cow 3 Heat Wave = Boogie nights 4 Thelonious Monk= Epistrophy 5 Earth,Wind &Fire = Runnin

[@MickeyDs14]

Solid choices!

[@winstonwolfe5733]

That's serious gourmet shit !

[@patrickfoster4586]

Excellent selections for sho!

[@officialjfuzion]

*777" was programmed into the Linn prototype by David Garibaldi of Tower of Power. That prototype was given personally to Prince. Prince took that preset, added a clap and tweaked the hi-hats some and used it for the basis of "777" while writing the album for the Time.

[@rickyqueen2621]

List your sources! Where's your receipts??

[@NotYourTypicalNegro]

@@rickyqueen2621 everybody knows this. This is common knowledge. In fact, I heard Jesse Johnson talking about this in an interview.

[@bigdap100]

Wow, great info.

[@BennoSattler]

@@NotYourTypicalNegro I have heard that, too, but I know that my sources were not the ones who would know that first hand - so I am still calling this a rumour/one possible origin story, until someone who was present at the scene gives testimony - would you have a link to an interview or such? Appreciated!

[@patrickfoster4586]

His info is correct except Prince didn't change the hi hat pattern at all. It's the stock pattern you hear in the song. He did add the handclaps though.

[@Jason-vn5xj]

That was so tasty, my mom asked for the recipe. Holy shit, that was fun to watch.

[@MouleMcCreath]

Great drummer & from what I hear a lovely person. Songs: 1. Aja - Steely Dan - [Aja] - not for the obvious solo stuff by Steve, but the overall feel/groove & particularly for the dynamics which so many drummers have no concept of 2. Third Wind - Pat Metheny - [Still Life Talking] - Paul Wertico just makes this bounce along, almost effortlessly (though it's obviously not!) 3. Says - Al Jarreau - [Lis for Lover} - Steve Ferrone showing how to make something funky essentially with hh/snare/bd. The syncopation is just magic. 4. Fred - Tony Williams - [Believe It] - a great example of fusion playing (from 1975). Tony's ability to take 60's jazz sensibilities & apply them to a rock setting - my goodness! 5. Frenchman's Flat - Larry Carlton - [Sleepwalk] - Jeff Porcaro's shuffle beats are unparalleled (as we know from 'Rosanna'). This is a doozie. (Can I add a 6? - well, hell, I'm going to!) 6. Blame it on my youth - Keith Jarrett - [The Cure] - Jack DeJohnette proves the Pocket Queen's point that drummers aren't just timekeepers, they're composers, integral to the piece. Jack does so little in many ways but it's vital to the overall feel/sonic soundscape & it's just wonderful. The space he leaves for everything else to happen is an art - one I try to replicate when doing similar jazz gigs & as my mother would say "light & shade" - meaning dynamics - couldn't be better illustrated here.

[@vitormd86]

please invite more drummers for this question! Very nice!

[@tmbcmn]

My favorite drum beats are Good to your Earhole (Funkadelic), Do that Stuff (Parliament). What about it (Eddie Hazel) Soulmate(Funkadelic) I've been watchin' you (Parliament). I have many others but I just mentioned these because I would take up the page. You go GIRL!!!

[@arsonne]

Holy bejeezus that kit sounds amazing.

[@emlix1]

Both the snares are brilliant.

[@TheEleatic]

Holy bejeezus she sounds great. She is Tight.

[@tictocbang7443]

Great clip! 5 songs that heavily influenced my drumming over the years: "Knocks Me Off My Feet" - Stevie Wonder "Do It Again" - Steely Dan "Wishing Well" - Bob Mould "Fallen Angel" - Robbie Robertson "Mandjou" - Salif Keita And "Clockworks" by Meshuggah. Not that I'll ever be able to play along. :)

[@lucasjacks3594]

One of the best smiles on KZbin! She's great! Also I need a table like that.

[@rogertyler4131]

Amazon

[@ManelRuivo]

holy shit, what a drummer. and what a speaker!

[@_sonicfive]

She is 30 years old at least now. Not a kid anymore, she nows soft skills will take her where her craft will not.

[@ivankaspeadsforquincyjones9273]

Great drumming pocket Queen ! Your passion for what you do is contagious, and what a great personality.

[@botbeast9627]

My 5 songs that changed my drumming -Fool in the rain -Rosanna -Scentless Apprentice -Schism -Toxicity

[@nathanmcclellan8078]

Taylor Gordon is simply THE best new drummer to hit ANY scene in a couple of decades!

[@mattiemclean9882]

Oh my God! The sound of those drum's coupled with her playing is just beautiful.

[@tonikfoury1304]

Mattie Mclean it's a Tama

[@mattiemclean9882]

@@tonikfoury1304 I wasnt asking but thanks

[@johnnycockatoo1003]

all good but for me the bass drum is too compressed

[@deedee_Cute-n-Cherokee]

This was really great to watch! Had to be a NOLA girl to know anything about The Meters. Be My Lady is my favorite cut. Be Blessed Pocket Queen and keep drumming!!!

[@justmyself1000]

Beautiful! Well Spoken and good communicator! Just a nice personality! A great and perceptive musician! Total Package! (Did I mention Beautiful!?! Looking forward to watching and listening to your future!

[@LedWolf7]

6:27 YESSSSSSSSSssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh~~~~

[@hugorezende199]

Great sounding hihats! Also the playing on its very tight. Very nice choice of songs

[@Constantijn09]

Keep on Growing (Jim Gordon, Derek and the Dominos), Dead on Time (Roger Taylor, Queen), For Your Precious Love (Al Jackson, Otis Redding), Holy Diver (Vinny Appice, Dio), Mushanga (Jeff Porcaro, Toto)

[@Joesire]

I've always liked that 777-9311 song. The drums stood out to me while listening to that as a kid.

[@SPAZZOID100]

It was a drum machine.

[@keithmounts1305]

Fool in the rain- JHB When the levy breaks-JHB Whole lotta love- JHB H. - Danny Carey In the air tonight- Phil Collins

[@SPAZZOID100]

That song does not represent Phil’s drumming abilities.

[@caryd67]

“Thrust” - Herbie Hancock. Changed my life.

[@hermanmelville3871]

"I Got The News" Steely Dan

[@thedayones4918]

You like white drummers eh? 😆✌🏽

[@samuelswinney120]

You are a inspiration to all drummers in the music world! I really love listening to your music. You are a professional.

[@robsolf]

Copeland, while I have a completely different style than he does, really opened my eyes to how important the hi hat is. It's the constant, and it can add or release drama at any point in the phrase. O My God from Synchronicity is another great one to listen to for understanding why the hats aren't just a timekeeping throwaway device.

[@LimpBizkit999]

She adds flavor to very simple grooves 🥁

[@Nick_Magliano]

Good Times Bad Times changed my entire life as a kid. I heard it and NEVER thought I’d be able to get my bass drum foot that fast, let alone play the song in its entirety. Zeppelin and Bonham really lay the foundation for tasteful chops and a solid groove.

[@xgreco]

My favourite drum beats are: 1. Herbie Hancock - Actual Proof 2. The Police - Driven to tears 3. Led Zeppelin - Fool in the rain 4. James Brown - Funky Drummer 5. Tool - Schism

[@goyolake]

Driven To Tears, fucking great drums there (and in the others as well)

[@emlix1]

I don't think Stewart Copeland ever did anything wrong.

[@SPAZZOID100]

Nobody asked.

[@DavideDondiMusic]

Ok, now I can't let one day without listening to What A Fool Believes... incredibile everything, starting from the drums and the bass line, higher level of craftsmanship!

[@fnk8833]

She broke down 7779311 in four hours. Shit it took me several day to perfect that groove. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@willisratcliff2285]

777-9311. Yes ma'am, press ham! One of the coolest grooves ever. Jimmy Johnson on the guitar.

[@imuawarriors]

the tone of that floor tom is beyond great...

[@patrickfoster4586]

She definitely knows how to tune those heads! The snare, toms and even the kick are perfectly tuned.

[@drumsNstuff79]

Great choices! My faves are: "All Over You" - Live "Don't Stay Home" or "All Mixed Up" - 311 "Minute by Minute" Doobie Brothers or "Misunderstanding" by Genesis "Cerulean" - The Ocean Blue "Lovers in a Dangerous Time" -Bruce Cockburn Bonus: "Like the Weather" By 10,000 Maniacs "Satellite" by Dave Matthews Band "Hello Goodbye" by the Beatles "All This Time" Sting or Vinnie C's performance on "Fields of Gold" by Sting. It's all rim clicks but is just too tasteful and understated just enough but not too much by a guy who could play more but didn't, ya know? lol..

[@ryderthewatermelon611]

Funky Monks was my intro to Funk music and it really blew my mind

[@bigwrdzable]

The Time was executed, BEAUTIFULLY!!!

[@kevc21]

Interviewer didnt know any of that music. I love this chick sooo much.

[@chuva6488]

Green Day’s basket case got me drumming ☺️

[@mikehock6236]

Héctor C. Green Day started it all for me too :) drums and guitar

[@dannew]

The decay on that snare is just delicious

[@otrie]

That first groove actually sounded like Harvey Mason from Herbie Hancock's album Chameleon

[@michaelhale7991]

The sixteen counts felt internal is the heartbeat of any groove.

[@seanbean4682]

It takes an open mind to draw from every corner. I'm a guitarist, but for me Bill Bruford and Dennis Davis *changed my life* What a Fool Believes is so goddamn sneaky.

[@larrytemp3063]

Sean Bean YOU KIDDING MAN REALLY DENNIS DAVIS WAS ( R I P ) AND STILL IS THE MAN I WORKOUT WITH HIS RECORDINGS WITH ROY AYERS

[@lorenmerluzzo]

On my practice playlist. I love the entire concept of pocket.

[@louislanfear9403]

she's absolutely amazing but that aint the cissy strut beat, if you dont have the doubles on the kick it just doesn't have the right swing

[@michaelfinley4440]

She didnt play the high hat accents. I feel like didnt didnt swing enough either. Thats said, she's a good player..

[@thedayones4918]

@@michaelfinley4440 let me hear your take. Also check her out now, she is one the best drummers in the world. ✌🏽

[@djalexia]

777-9311 it is a very complex drum programming... In music productions "Accidents" at times can turn into such trendsetter and unique artistry. Love your story of studying it and found out that what may appear a simplistic "thang" can be a great challenge. XOXO

[@giannibadeau3344]

Love the pocket queen! Its all about the groove!

[@UrbanMonkTV]

Was pleased to see a couple songs here that I have been influenced by and consistently come back to visit...What A Fool Believes and Message In A Bottle. Excellent playing...great video. Thanks.

[@mainelymusic445]

Great teacher, drummer and person!! Thanks for sharing!

[@familytreemusic]

love the drumming, the upbeat personality... and that gorgeous smile

[@SoloNecr0zis]

Cissy Strut is top 5 catchiest song ever played. How can you not bob your head to it

[@Randy-zk5cn]

Amazing! Love the sound of your kit!

[@fishmanporgy]

She just broke down the human mind.its a natural computer..always has been..teach SISTER teach..

[@jmag579]

12:09 That beat from Message in a bottle is also the beat from Whip it. 😆😆

[@ModernVintageFilm]

"I'm just as much of a composer as a guitarist, a piano player, or a bass player". Oh, she said singer. :D

[@funkaphobia]

Say What - Trouble Funk Positivity - Prince Fat bottom Girls - Queen Every little things she does is magic - The Police The message- GrandMaster Flash& The Furious Five

[@mjespo125]

My favorite drummer at the moment!

[@GhostOfLorelei]

She has this amazing hold on the subtleties of the feel of the best. Love that, super important reminder there for every drummer.

[@Maria-kg1nh]

great to see your passion for your craft! we can all learn from that! God'd love and blessings!!!

[@vocalone23]

Good work Queen👍🏼💪🏽

[@jaymatic23]

Carter Beaufort is an absolute beast as is Zigaboo...as a drummer when I learn 777-9311, I’ll feel I’ve arrived. I also love John Blackwell & Michael Bland of Prince & The NPG, John Bonham, Al Jackson, Jr. & Stewart Copeland POCKET QUEEN YOU ROCK!!!

[@JonMurchisonRealtor]

She is my favorite! So dope!

[@Dreamersleepe]

You are awesome, I love your energy and your musical gift. Keep up the good work.

[@lnapjr76]

Happy to say all of those are favorites of mine...and all on my ipod except for the Police joint. I'll go check it out. Also, after enjoying your videos for a while now, it brought me great joy to find you are a "New Orleans girl." I'm a New Orleans boy. You represent us well. Lastly, can we get a video of you playing some classic Funkadelic...or Stevie Wonder?!

[@jabbawalkie2800]

Oooooooweeeeee You had me at 777-9311

[@ssarora1000]

Shout out to Beauford, hells yeah!

[@sspartan156]

This was an awesome video. Definitely need to listen to some of them. a few songs that inspire me are roxanne- police, ants-marching- Dave Mathews band, All the small things- Blink 182,

[@justbob242]

Upvote for that Cissy Strut.

[@jonn443]

Most influential for me: When the Leve Breaks/Fool in the Rain, Rosanna, Ants Marching/#41, SLTS/In Bloom, Message in a Bottle, Stash (Phish).

[@dosgos]

Her timing is infectious. Funny how a metronome is just boring but a few people have the ability to make a simple groove sing.

[@ModernVintageFilm]

Metronomes are so groovy ;)

[@maceportier7073]

I tried to listen without reading the songs, the time pops out immediately

[@danielnance1607]

Good chops pocket Queen im 64 years old and I was playing that song 77 9311 back then that beat really take time for all you new drummers if it is to easy for you its not helping you

[@trk327]

That groove takes A WHILE to get right

[@danielnance1607]

Trk 327 playing drums it takes work I always went for the hard stuff I still play with single paddle

[@stephenvanwijk9669]

She is very good. Awesome basic timing,

[@300kike]

That's probably the best sounding snare I've ever heard. Wow. What snare is that??

[@MrToonfish]

The Pocket Queen Snare ! :-)

[@0-blitz]

Stewart Copeland, the Police Drummer was amazing!! I don't know how he is not ranked up there with one of the top 10 drummers of all time? Voice in my head was an example of Stewart's drum excellence!!

[@tauseefhassan7796]

There are too many songs that are masterpieces of art on the drums, from the rock genre I’m familiar with: Phil Collins, Bonham , Will Calhoun, Stuart Copeland, and even underrated drummers like Trey Cool, the guy from Huey Lewis, Ira Elliott from Nada Surf, Alex van Halen, Gavin Harrison, Kenny Aronoff, are all examples of drummers as musicians’ musicians. And then you see this channel and discover one phenomenal drummer after another. Let’s not forget Yoyoka!

[@JunaWaAmin]

Takatakatakatakatakataka is now forever embedded in my brain.

[@rakkup7572]

I love pocket queens attitude as always she has stucksmile. 😊 great back story too.

[@spidafingaz1]

Oh my GAWD can someone PLEASE tell me who that kit is made by!? I love that finish!!

[@MartinJG100]

11:00. Yep. Sting would attest to the constant push pull in the band :). S Copeland is/was a master technician.

[@christopher8220]

She is very articulate, and I loved the examples that she brought out. Excellent vid - thanks for posting!

[@mr3n10]

#41 Glamour Profession Tom Sawyer Dyer's Eve Metropolis by Dream Theater to name a few because they're honestly too many to list You have chosen downright Classics... thanks for this upload PQ... you're amazing!!!

[@habibseyedi259]

Beautiful, loved it, cheers

[@DAPOOLPARTY]

Yeah Taylor!!! Gettin it.

[@cymbalmonke]

Pocket Queen's compositions are always a stand out above the rest. Absolutely adore her version of This is America. The use of space in her version and the presence of the fills when they come in is incredible

[@alveraan1]

Did you hear Billy Jean at 3:30?

[@Jamminn555]

Taylor is just incredible - as a drummer, as a musician who understands music on so many levels. Wow. Thanks so much for having her on.

[@jeffreydean5112]

She loves all genres? That’s awesome that she loves deathcore!!!

[@MrRogerjowens]

Love her, but wasn’t into her tracks until she reached 777 9311, and Stewart Copeland from police is one of my favorite drummers

[@jimphayre]

Love your drumset!

[@skyreadersociety6183]

the smiling queen!

[@deadshot4245]

1. Rosanna - Toto 2. Slither - Velvet Revolver 3. Roxanne - The Police 4. Burning for you - Blue Oyster Cult 5. Shine - Collective Soul These are just a few for musicians at any given point there's probably thousands of points on inspiration.

[@AnlAlbaglar]

Is that a Big Black Steel snare drum she is playing?

[@eyeguy2476]

feel good grooves dude, i loved that comment about composing for drums because i feel like that can get lost some times

[@djstickxb2615]

Nice as always! Thanks QUEEN

[@Des_Armoni]

🔥 we need a keyboard version or guitar version of this show

[@ronnieowens1978]

Love how you approach and appreciate the music also the message in the bottle was spot on ...love that type of drumming that a lot of these KZbin followers like to call overplaying...instead you seen the gradual build into something awsome...also the laying the bed down for guitar players and so on ...really enjoyed your video and your lingo...!!!!

[@mr.p1850]

Great clip and awesome songs to work on. I'm a huge Carter Beauford and Copeland fan. Their approach to each dong are almost otherworldly in their interpretation, composition and willingness to adjust. I worked for hours upon hours on Message In A Bottle for a cover band I was in and it quickly became one of my favorite songs to play.

[@corrodesthefilm]

You have to change your approach to each dong, agreed.

[@ponylockz7371]

Pocket Queen you're awsome! I am a piano/ keyboard player but I Absolutely love the drums. One of my all time favorite drum beats is to the song "Yes We Can Can" by the Pointer Sisters. This song was released some time in the early to mid 70' s not sure exactly what year.an arranged by your fellow New Orleans man the late great Alvin Toussaint.

[@ponylockz7371]

Tetheorance Gordon thank you for your imput