UK Tour - Bournemouth Clinic

[@felixgarstka]

Mr. Donati you're already a legend, you did so much for the drumming community and you're still developing new advanced stuff - maximum respect to you

[@fourthlaxer4557]

The drum mix here is way better than the album!!! This drumming is insane!!!

[@krenwregget7667]

the scariest part is that Virgil just continues to get better... he is the ever-rising bar of what drumming can be.

[@benzoikari2421]

The absolute all time GOAT.

[@WormSermonizer]

no but honestly ... and its really nothing else to say...he is unreal.Humanity at its best.

[@e.g.systems6146]

Speaking as a guitarist, this guy just stuns me. It's the grace notes that kill me. Pick a beat, do it so well that you just don't need to do more, and THEN these wonderful little grace notes pitter-patter their way in. It's mesmerising. My head bobs around in funny ways when listening to this :O)

[@siloagrain2176]

Love his drumming,out of this world

[@happyagain855]

Virgil Donati is not just a legend but a standard for drumming. When someone ask you how good you can play, a logical answer should be, " About 0.015 Donati". This gives them an indication of how good you are. I saw him live and the guy is just a perfected living rhythmic miracle.

[@david_arnold_drums]

His drums always sound terrific

[@michelemkporcu2085]

Virgil you are not human... huge respect for you

[@sanchezzz1]

The absolute restraint in his playing even in his solos is mind boggling.

[@badoocee1967]

Creativity and Musicianship at its finest!🎶👑

[@FusionHowie]

Amazing everything but my favorite was Icefish!! How is the audience not freaking out at this performance???

[@betweenthevinesmusic8394]

Unreal... years of dedication .. he is sooooo unbelievable and mind blowing!!

[@petedrummonddrums]

Thanks for continually posting these videos. You’ve explored so much ground (more than anyone inmo) and these performances are a treasure trove, not only for us here now, but for many generations to come. Your artistry and dedication is unparalleled. Keep showing us all the way!!!

[@adamrosner4396]

Wow! Cool to see the respect from one absolutely legend to another

[@ratamacueseven]

Nothing but pure Excellence ! Always !!!!!!!!!

[@FelipeSalton]

Esse cara é fera. Veio aqui pra terra da polenta! This guy is a beast. Came here to the land of polenta - Brazil / RS! #TamoTogether

[@tristantheuerkorn777]

Astonishing drummer! His playing has so much dynamics. He has a very sensitive style.

[@Wiebe80]

I could watch this video for hours. So much inspiration! I've been following you for decades and you keep blowing my mind. Thanks for the endless inspiration Virgil and making me a better drummer. Keep posting those great video's!

[@jamesrivas6394]

Taking it to new height's,I'm always impressed by this guy.When you're this far into the game and your as intelligent a player as he is,you need to teach the masses.I like his humble approach to it all,masterful technician.

[@caratcranker5874]

Cannot stop watching Virgil........For some strange reason, i can tap my foot in 4/4 over ANY of his tunes and keep time. Even if it strays off, i can focus through it. I imagine Virgil does this for a living.....[insert raucous laughter here]. You cannot develop forward in rhythm without forgetting about the past attempts. There is NO ONE better at this, than Virgil. I am watching this remarkable session on my couch drinking Coopers beers.

[@hazardeur]

you probably mean 1/8's but that's nothing special, that's basically what the hats play and they are the number one measure for other musicians to understand timing so that's what's it for. if he plays someting that's not 4/4, you can't tap to it in 4/4 to it, that's not how it works.

[@dougmorato]

Hey Virgil, besides being one of the best drummers ever, you have become the best KZbin drummer ever too hahaha Your videos are insanely good. Thanks man for always bringing nothing but excellence in everything you’ve done.

[@mjm5081]

Thank you so much for sharing!...The high quality audio and video are greatly appreciated!!!...Peace and love, continued success and Happy Drumming!!!

[@speakupingleskidinho]

00:00 Drum/bass jamming 10:40 Voice of reason 12:19 Your Eyes 15:00 Non Brewed Condiment 30:59 Against the Clock/Human Hardware

[@rhythmsaint73]

Superb as always Virgil

[@juanarrueportu7077]

Virgil, superando los límites de lo humano !!

[@robertpien8708]

Yes now stuff to fray are brain thanks Virgil this is cutting edge learning awesome :)

[@HenryColeOnDrums]

Virgil , thank you for inspiring me every day..much love to you , eternal JEDI !

[@santyrush]

It's from another galaxy.. I love that planet X-like instrumental sound and on the virgil live is fantastic. Greetings from spain.

[@robertomorales6488]

Thank you for sharing this! Absolutely amazing drumming and musicianship!

[@tristantheuerkorn5124]

Awesome....the drummer, the drums, the cymbals.

[@theavenger3363]

Hard to believe this level of technique at any age, but at 60? The mind boggles 😳

[@jimmyrodriguezpower1405]

Amazing. Thanks virgil for your music. You are the best drummer

[@drummerjeroensimons]

My deepest respect!!!!

[@moonbabiefactor5526]

A M A Z I N G!!! Thanks dear Virgil for your art and inspiraton!!!

[@TrackDrums]

Time-bendingly brilliant!

[@BrainEquation]

Track Drums it’s is hey-can actually hear time bend. Force of nature

[@olivierjung913]

Mr. Donati is a inspiration for any musican i am a Guitar Player we love good Drummer also !

[@cerveshred]

Me too I'm a guitar player....but fan of Donati since Planet X

[@ArtGuitarLTX]

@08:02 .....FIVES! god damn Virgil...that is your signature groove. You threw my equilibrium off LOL

[@rosstanbini1522]

What an absouloulety brilliant performance Virgil. Really enjoyed that. Thank you

[@chrisact9601]

Fantastic, Virgil. I'm blown away and I've been following your stuff for years. It's kinda funny that the simplest stuff you played here was a couple of Icefish songs. Love that album too. Those quintuplets have me scratching my head though. Thanks, mate.

[@ackalert]

To a person witnessing this live, jaws must have been dropped out of control!.

[@rumbatimba]

Creative , Calm, Intensity...Musician.

[@scottwalters3436]

He has so much strength and power yet so gentle with great feel at the same time. Vergil your bloody brain is wired different to the rest of us mear humans

[@MarcoAraujo]

Sensacional...Exemplo para todos nós para sempre...

[@matthewbritt8498]

Thanks so much for posting 🙏

[@s.terlouw814]

amazing !

[@ranceharbor9880]

Just beautiful serious playing!

[@sergiozdrums]

thank you for the video Virgil!!! you are the best!!!

[@HermesTrismegistes369]

This was awesome!

[@iaushabtiu]

Those new new sabian AAXs sounds insanely good, i want one

[@dougmorato]

irfan ahmad so true.

[@tristantheuerkorn777]

Soft and dry but clear! Totally agree!

[@iaushabtiu]

Tristan Theuerkorn Agree man, they didnt lose their old AAX’s characteristic, they just added a little bit of sizzle on top frequencies, well done sabian 👏👏👏

[@drumfdm]

Ride isn't aax...its beautiful i want one

[@nickmeehan1]

What model are they?

[@ironryanQ]

A wizard on drums!

[@buhiriko5303]

What a thick trunk of the rhythm !! The sound of his hard hitting echoes far and wide.

[@graphicsociety1]

Out of this world beautiful. It’s hard to enjoy regular drumming after getting used to complex rhythms and polyrhythmic compositions. PLANET X all day, everyday.

[@jonasclemente9026]

Virgil você é uma lenda viva!

[@EBMZEQUENZER]

the hi hat sounds amazing !

[@HenryColeOnDrums]

How to get that sound using 1 ply ambassador heads!!..

[@DrumSolVanIsle]

Not that long ago, Austin and the guys from Poole Percussion would be there too.

[@M22W]

Thank you!!!

[@harveydrumz]

THE BEST !!!

[@___xyz___]

7:24 I've always been uncomfortable with listening to the shift between straights and triplets. I don't know if I dislike it or simply haven't grown accustomed to it. In some way it's really cool. A "trick" if you will. But it's been 15 years since I started playing, and that shift never really sounds right when it's emphasised like this. In a beat where it's accompanied or somehow camouflaged, you can make it sound more natural, but otherwise it really throws me off. I really like polys and interesting patterns, so I dunno if other people experience this or if I'm just being weird.

[@JamesSmith-kv8js]

With Virgil every day is independence day! Never skip independence day!

[@chinatype]

Awesome 😎

[@FabianoOliveiraDrummer]

20:40 Sensacional ☺️👍🏻

[@cobra1995xx]

Shits crazy lol

[@gatinhaverde]

I met Donati listening Ring Of Fire and Planet X. He knows how to make the technique match with the art. It's beautiful the way he plays Rock songs and he is the best Metal drummer I saw. We know there is a lot good drummers, but Virgil lived a life for drums and, taking his severe studies so serious, it allow him to get an highest level. In the past I thought he was just another good drummer, but I got the true: He deserve to be the best and I believe he is.

[@dmacrolens]

Thanks!

[@batraco24]

Demasiado bueno mr. Donati!!

[@sanityinaseaofmadness7353]

I get the feeling that both you and Dave Weckl could become rich just by posting videos of you playing for the next 20 years. I'm sure there are other drummers this would be true of, but right now, you are two of the very few who are actually doing it. As a representative of the drumming community and someone who's been playing for several decades, I thank you :)

[@tonypowell250]

Thomas Lang is doing it.

[@dav.trinch8643]

Absolutamente MAGISTRAL

[@fourthlaxer4557]

12:17 Killer song!!!

[@Giovani25x]

Virgil Donati master of odd timing Drumming is like a science to him . I met him once at his drum clinics .

[@OliverPatrickLoughnan]

out of this world

[@tkalward4196]

Amazing skill. Damn....

[@JordanHohenfeld]

Virgil Donati: The Best!!

[@mmv4920]

Supremo! Top 5 fusión progresivo rock

[@Aristidess]

Excelent!!!

[@daniellaurin6790]

Watching this man is like the first time you saw Enter the Dragon.I'e seen all the cream of the crop and Virgil is in a league of his own.

[@bricks9082]

I love it.

[@andrewcomplainer]

I love u Virgil, when i drink, i can understand u so much better... this is no joke at all

[@cobra1995xx]

I'm glad I was able to see him play live atleast 1 time.. its different saying "holy shit, what the fook was THAT!!!??? " in person not watching a video haha

[@queenday15]

I really miss the pearl sound of his. What do you all prefer? DW or the pearl?

[@MonacoRocha]

All The Respect in The World For This Man.. ! Amazzzzzing..! Being Italian Helps .... Bello Donati sei Fortisssssimo !!!!!

[@jonathanharrington7950]

Amazing Virgil.

[@pyroeuropa]

Thank you for such a video! When are you doing a clinic a Germany? I still use a 19" Signature Saturation Crash of you which isn't signed:) It sounds as big as on day1 when I got it. God bless you maestro

[@janilarionmelnik2898]

Nice Virgil!!! We saw us at Messe Frankfurt and at the iridium NYC. I sent you a message on facebook, maybe you just see it when you have a look at the message requests. Thanks!!

[@mindseye4914]

God dayummm!! That double bass work at 2:00. Fuck me running! Mr. Donati you're a fkn legend!

[@13thousandmonkeys]

That ride is so dry I wanted to send it a cup of water!

[@aehsrose]

Picasso on the drum kit, I don't understand it, but Fxxk it's phenomenal!!!

[@soultheft]

The cymbals sound so incredible on here. Can someone list the ones he's using in this video? Link, maybe?

[@Spratt86]

Crashes are all from the new AAX sabian line. They're probably Aax thin crashes in brilliant finish. Ride is a custom shop vault sabian and hi hats look like hhx evolution sabian

[@dynasticlight8706]

@@Spratt86 Hats are AAX

[@davidprawira7813]

Human hardware; I hope the band still go on

[@artur.arturito]

Que massa!

[@nemesisinvidia5792]

The best ever

[@jcdrums2798]

great drummer

[@BrainEquation]

I wish there was a front man out there that could work with VD-not as a sell out, but that the far reach of popular music could hear and appreciate this man. Surely Kayne could rap over this.

[@visog]

Other tour dates please Virgil???

[@antkn33]

What ride cymbal on the right side is he using?

[@dynasticlight8706]

Loos like a Hammered one HH

[@BrainEquation]

I was thinking Independence Day when they landed, but who would have thought instead they would just quietly come and sit behind a drum kit.

[@tonyitalia5993]

Legend

[@TTPDrums]

Are there any more Uk dates?

[@williamkjwilliamkj1815]

Are those AAX Sabian hi-hats?

[@bumndrass]

Australia's ultimate unsung legend.

[@dynasticlight8706]

But He is ITALIAN....Dudes.

[@bumndrass]

@@dynasticlight8706 he isn't

[@dynasticlight8706]

@@bumndrass you aint either

[@bumndrass]

@@dynasticlight8706 thankfully 👌🏻

[@dynasticlight8706]

@@bumndrass okay.tell US