VFJams LIVE! - Steve Smith

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Watching Steve Smith is like watching a Rolls Royce drive by in slow motion. That was freakin incredible ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@ashimotoakai9599]

Its the "Beatdown" Brown and U know your is doing something correctly when u have Beatdown praising you...

[@cjg786]

I totally agree Rob

[@lemurianblue]

Can someone etch that quote into granite somewhere? Thank you Rob Brown for making my day. Love your channel AND your playing!

[@TheMetatron333]

Yup, classy and smoooooth.

[@hudson.wolf2024]

I played a gif with steve last year he’s the nicest musician I’ve ever met

[@alexleedrums311]

I love his technique. So. Relaxed. No extra effort, and he sounds huge.

[@guidedhands5811]

AlexLeeDrums pause.

[@phillipkelley3513]

I also love Steve Smith drumming and he holds the stick in his left hand in a true classic manner!

[@felixweber6593]

He is relaxed, fluid and his hand AND feet technique is nothing less than perfect...

[@TheStudioDrummer]

Agreed. So few drummer smile while they play as well. Brings a great vibe to everyone around him.

[@sonsauvage]

yes dude! his sound is absolutely massive. Loved his playing ever since I picked up the first GHS album

[@Gogginsbbw]

this mightve just been the best vf jams ever like no joke

[@_xw3n_]

@sean maney I think sean wright has the best imo

[@s_a_willi]

So far ... yes I absolutely agree 🔥🔥🔥

[@BTGCREOLEPROJECT]

I MIGHT HAVE TO AGREE WITH YOU

[@dubenstein6347]

Hahaha you almost sound concerned hahaha

[@Gogginsbbw]

Owen Enser yeah i did too but maaaaan issa toss up imo

[@BobSchoepenjr]

Can we give a BIG 🤚🏽for the people we never see but did an amazing job? 👉🏼the audio engineers 👉🏼Kevin, Chris, Tyler, Ben and Dave.

[@benburget931]

Thank you!

[@christophmeirich5928]

You are absolute right!!!!! Greetings from germany Christoph 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ltfunko]

This was such incredible fun. Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen!!!

[@brandonjones8646]

Cody Wright you was killing it bro

[@ScottLefty]

You are a machine

[@lemuelszeto]

Stupid ridiculous how good Steve is... this is like my 200th watch already

[@KONAMAN100]

I'm on 201

[@BassmanII]

13/8, 5/8, 4/4, 2/4. Time signatures all over the place.

[@sethcashman1011]

A complete and utter colossus on his instrument.

[@KONAMAN100]

That's a great line dude.

[@KONAMAN100]

Absolutely. If you have not seen it search insurbordination. Jesus.

[@drummerjeroensimons]

Next one Vinnie too please!!! :)

[@petemaps6100]

Please !!!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@toddwalkerdrumstudio]

Ahhhh yeah Jeroen!

[@erikondrums]

If he gets back with Vic perhaps

[@vladeguignimusic]

The Jam is only for Vic Firth Artists.... Vinnie does not play Vic.

[@drummerjeroensimons]

@@vladeguignimusic Yes man, thats clear, thank you !!!

[@bruthax-ray8366]

His grip was so light, like he's barely holding the sticks, wow!

[@Drumminsince89]

Seriously, you'd think the sticks would just fall out his hands.

[@SONORSQ2guy]

Yet the sound is full with that relaxed grip. 👍

[@matthewmartin9120]

All micd up...

[@JonnyLipshamStudios]

@@matthewmartin9120 - Obviously, otherwise there would be no recording! That said, I know fellow mix engineers who work with Steve. They all tell me the same thing: Hardly ANY compression. He just actually DOES have a huge drum sound. OK, his grip looks weird, and it probably is, but it seems to work for him. I'm a left-handed traditional grip drummer by trade (when I'm not mixing full-time), and I always find other player's techniques fascinating.

[@seanmccune2517]

Bro you like that? check out Dave Elitch.

[@Captain-Mayday]

The sound engineer mixing the snare drum should be given a raise.

[@yarpyarp85]

Omfg, Steve Smith is a living legend and that was one of the best VFJams LIVE! I have ever seen. Thank god for this series and all the inspiration it brings. Same time next year?? Please!!!

[@ryangroom2959]

Is it me or is the bass player always having the most fun.

[@88ernestgent]

Oh Lord, Steve Smith is legendary

[@szymeklawik7636]

He didn’t even break a sweat and that was a 100 degree performance 🔥

[@paulbentley2709]

So much skill dialled in

[@paulchanning3198]

Massive sound - no dampening on that kit - clear ambassadors and let em resonate - take that sound engineer haha - love it

[@benburget931]

Thank you!

[@Frontdesk99]

I do think his snare rings too much to my taste. But hey, that's personal preference.

[@drummingnuts]

There are only a select few drummers nowadays that can be considered "the elite" and Steve is in that class! He has continued to elevate his abilities and has become one of the very best drummers alive today!!! Just WOW!!!

[@veterarockero]

plain and simple bro

[@tylerbailey9329]

Everyone seems so happy and honored to play with him. As it should be!

[@JazzyJonas]

1% effort 99% skill. Steve is so smooth!

[@felixweber6593]

Steve Smith is undoubtedly one of the best drummers alive... Wow effect guaranteed when he sits behind a drum kit...

[@mikeevangelista1177]

Damn his speed and rhythm is just crazy. One of the greatest ever

[@aeco15]

The way he holds his sticks looks like he's holding a wand. And he's making magic out of those drums.

[@paulbentley2709]

Everyone in the room knows they seen a genius at work

[@marcuscorvinus8927]

One of the most amazing drummer out there. His stick control never ceases to amaze me! 🔥

[@DaniOrttiz]

Please, please, please. Call Mr. Kiko Freitas for a session!

[@ohrid59mk76]

he is great drummer but he is not Zildjian artist ( Istanbul Mehmet endorser ) !

[@greenmatrixorb5262]

In fact, based on my calculations, this the best so far. Creativity, dynamics, speed, authenticity, ...check!

[@KONAMAN100]

Different level is the machine gun

[@bak1386]

Cody Wright holding down the bass duties like a boss. Such a high level of musicianship displayed, really something to admire.

[@Gogginsbbw]

litteraly as soon as the notification popped up on my phone i clicked it it was like a reflex lol

[@Chinaski_1985]

Steve is an absolute master, one the best session for me! And when I saw Elise Testone on vocals... 😃😍

[@incredibilistic]

I know, right!!? My heart goes a-flutter every time I see her!

[@danlc95]

She's strikingly beautiful.

[@dr.strange.2655]

The best perfomance from this series. Mr Smith.

[@davidolson558]

I love how easy Steve's feel of 8 and 5 and repeat feels. Incredible

[@dineshimmanuel9714]

steve smith is a legend in drumming

[@hiptoalieu]

WOAH... now EVERY jazz/fusion player will want to bring TWO kick drums to their gigs! 😂

[@musshwins412]

Robert Sput Searight = *LEGIT* sick arrangement.

[@jed6937]

I have been blessed to see him live several times with Journey!!!!! But when I heard his album Vital Information, I knew he was so Very Special and one of the Very Best!!!!

[@tazmane3]

OH....MY....GOODNESS....best one yet! So much sweeter because I grew up listening to him play, and now still today enjoying his work!!

[@phatbackbeat6553]

Big fan since the Jean-Luc Ponty days ! Steve STILL KILL,S !

[@paulkennedy4920]

And just like that, every drummer is rethinking their technique. Props to VF, Steve Smith, and the band!

[@tomgadd]

Huge..Steve nailed it... Big thumb up

[@DavidCornejomusic]

So good!!!!!! And that solo!!!!!!!

[@geekondrum1332]

This is so far the best vfjam I have seen Just wooooooo!!!!!!

[@royterrell3003]

My man...fundamentally sound and musical. Would love to see guys like Simon Phillips, Rayford Griffin, Dennis Chambers, Vinnie Colaiuta, Gregg Bissonnette and Weckl jamming with this group. IMHO, this is the best vjam session yet.

[@alapaimahi9208]

Roy Terrell aw yes da old sku hammahs

[@BassmanII]

Sonny Emory would be another good one.

[@patricioexebiomunoz4251]

Steve NEVER disappoints. One of the GOATs fo sho! Can we take a second to acknowledge that shirt? Classy in every way possible! What a hip guy!

[@78proto]

The living legend himself, Mr Steve Smith......

[@TheWolfganglittle]

PLEASE. JUST PLEASE, KEEP THESE JAMS GOING. PLEASE. And this is THE best VFJAMS ever. I was in tears.

[@KONAMAN100]

Have to say my eyes wettened in disbelief.

[@brendabrown3453]

I remember seeing Steve the first time with Journey on "Midnight Special". Now at 65 he has more taste AND chops than pretty much anyone. He has ALWAYS left the musicians around him flourish, without stepping on their toes and his meter is flawless. When Danny Seraphine was fired from Chicago GUESS who he went to for lessons. Steve Smith !!! Most versatile drummer in 50 years IMO ! Thanks for this VFJams

[@memoherrerasounds]

Another reason to see why Steve Smith is a great master of contemporary drums! The band is espectacular as always. Thanks and congrats VFJamsLive!

[@ethangormong7506]

Watching Steve Smith play the drums is just a delight. He plays so effortlessly and smooth with minimal force. But the drums just sing.

[@edgarmyers3854]

I wanted to hit the "I REALLY REALLY REALLY LIKE THIS" button, but I couldn't find one. Very cool!!

[@Jake1968bc]

Steve Smith one of the best drummers ever!!! It just shows you how Journey dripped with Talent

[@cjg786]

watching the communication between these high level players just blows me away. Inspiring!

[@christophmeirich5928]

Unbeliveable!!!! Thx to the band!!!! Thx to Steve Smith!!!! Well done!!!! Everytime I see this video I'm speechless!!! Thx so much!!!!! Greetings from germany Christoph 👍👍👍👍👍

[@crashboombang8163]

I started sweating before Steve's solo because I knew it would be his usual mind blowing combination of chops, finesse, power, personality and musicality. Mr. Smith never disappoints and this is my new favorite channel EVER! Great production Everyone!

[@drewper73]

Really cool to see a living legend playing with these younger guys and gals. I’ll never forget the first time I heard that killer drum fill in the Journey song Separate Ways (Worlds Apart). I was maybe 10 years old.

[@Thedrummersalmanac]

Vic Firth rules!!!

[@ethangormong7506]

I love the shot of Sput grooving along

[@alejandrofughu4293]

Vic Firth Sessions are aaaaawesome. The musicians, the quality of the sound and editing. One of the best features on the net. Congrats to everybody involved in this. Thanks a lot.

[@toddwalkerdrumstudio]

Steve S. ON FIRE!!!!!........Smokin', wonderful, great, awesome "the" STEVE SMITH!!!.....Thank You!

[@drumz47]

Steve is incredible and so relaxed . WOW .HE MAKES ODD TIME FEEL SO GOOD YOU CANDAM E TO IT .🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿❤️❤️

[@chadpeters3077]

This by far the coolest funkiest sound I've ever heard!

[@toddwalkerdrumstudio]

I had to comment a 2nd time on just how damn good Steve S. sounds!!!!!!!....... Listening to him ever since a kid, THIS IS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC top notch playing! ....Thanks again Vic Firth, Steve and entire great group for this, and all the continued support!

[@nathanwinn4375]

I can’t like this enough! Holy crap!!! Steve Smith makes me either burn my kit and never look back OR lock myself in a soundproof room and practice for about 5 years straight. Unreal...

[@KONAMAN100]

That's hilarious. Are you out yet? 😢

[@nathanwinn4375]

@@KONAMAN100 😂🤣

[@alessioceneviva3348]

Amazing drummer!! So versatile at the highest levels! A master

[@currentlykent4593]

Gawwwllleeee that sounded so good. This is the first of the VF Live that I went back to watch again. I’ll be back.

[@lobo7ful]

Steve Smith you Rock!

[@julsrique9148]

Between 5:30 and 5:40! Insane! With that, now he is in my top ten!

[@deansmith9599]

Steve Smith is such a great player and can transition across multiple genres of music.

[@SeanSentDaBeat]

❤️

[@PabloDiegoDrum]

Steve is a living legend!

[@timotheepoggi71]

Bass player Cody Wright is a monster

[@skhemsun6103]

Always save the best for last. One of my favourite session this season....

[@alphawolf741]

Omgawd.....Speechless.........!!! Bravisimo...!!!!

[@davemoore4958]

Absolutely Fab! Equals the first time I saw the “Lingus” video. I love this way of showing masters at work in the studio with an audience. My day is made and I’ll bet I’m not the only one.

[@supermariodrumflow]

Awesome! 🎶🥁🎶

[@exquisiteoath]

While I don't want to take anyone out of the "just listening" head-space one of the things that struck me with this jam was the thousands of hours of collective work that it takes to create 5 perfect minutes of music like this.

[@oluwaboriogunafolabi3997]

So much heart in those hands! Legend.

[@DrummerDaveL]

Absolutely AMAZING!!

[@AndrewDRoyappa]

I love the different kit sounds in these videos, they're all sublime in their own way. Kick sound in this one is unbelievable, hits the spot perfectly and talk about FEEL, this man has it

[@FlaVaSTyx4]

When in presence of greatness just be greatful....thanks vfjams for the opportunity to witness one of the greatest drummers that ever sat behind a drum kit in all his glory....

[@kristapspucens]

5:47 His reaction is priceless!

[@bcancun123]

I shook my head too lol

[@normanwilmoth7404]

That's because Sean Wright found out he was wrong😂

[@CaliforniaBushman]

Funk - fusion - Indian - big band. Love it!!!!

[@samuelwager2181]

I swear to god this is like the 30th time I’ve watched this at it still somehow almost moved me to tears

[@jamsjr44]

His snare work is second to none!

[@davidmarsalis1522]

Awesome. Steve smith man wow. But Steve has always been on top of the game great teacher. And his understanding of Indian rhythms is amazing. Great performance. 🎉

[@andydubousquet4870]

Thanks VFJams ! Unbelievable performance !!!!

[@KONAMAN100]

The train like locomotion transition right near the end with double bass drum thing is bloody magnificent. Master of the art.

[@damnnargles]

At the start I was thinking "Hmm this is a bit laid back from Steve" but then the timer hit 4:30 and from then on I was in absolute awe. The flams, double stroke rolls and the musicality, WOW! Steve Smith, Benny Greb, Lenny Reece, Eric Harland amongst others, we've been spoiled.

[@zaio15_DarioMannu_DM-DrumCover]

HUGE... Steve Smith is really INSANE! Out of this planet! A living Legend!

[@josephmagee6362]

Steve is a legend and still a monster! The room is filled with so many perfected chops, fueled by beautiful energy.

[@daniell4983]

That was insane. So tasteful the whole time. The snare sound was also buttery smooth.

[@FerranRomero]

Out of this world. Steve is so good, superclass. Unbelievable...

[@maddrumfighter]

Is the bassist played with Eric Gales few years ago, on tour? I think i recognize him, at the "guitare en scène" festival in Saint Julien, France. Eric Gales explained that he was in the band just from the past week... He was really amazing, as the rest of the band

[@ratamacueseven]

One of the MOST spiritual performances i have ever witnessed !!! Steve is a Brilliant Icon !!!!!!

[@thinktank8389]

Like an artist paints, Steve's hands eloquently compose a master piece. Pleasure!

[@EatSleepDrumRepeat]

I can feel Steve channeling Buddy in this one. When it comes to legendary drummers Steve Smith is always at the top of my mind. What an incredible man and musician.👌

[@jamsjr44]

I’m 49 and been a fan of Steve’s for 49 years! If I was one of those other musicians I’d be like I’m playing with a true legend!!

[@RobertSearight]

jamsjr44 exactly how we were

[@MultiProductor]

Oh Jesus! BEST VFJAM ever! That drum-solo was EPIC !

[@SeonYulKimDrum]

The drummers who appear on VF Jams Live are amazing. Soooooo~~~ good!

[@cadamsdrummer]

Best VF Jam sesh for real!

[@boston961]

Unbelievable , musicality and technique at its finest !