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

[@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

[@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

[@lemuelszeto]

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

[@KONAMAN100]

I'm on 201

[@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.

[@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

[@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 !!!

[@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 👍👍👍👍👍

[@rayalderete483]

That was by far the best performance I seen in years. I watched all these performances and I love all the gospel drummers, but that was mind blowing by one of the legends. Great job

[@BassmanII]

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

[@ryangroom2959]

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

[@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.

[@dineshimmanuel9714]

steve smith is a legend in drumming

[@88ernestgent]

Oh Lord, Steve Smith is legendary

[@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!!!

[@szymeklawik7636]

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

[@paulbentley2709]

So much skill dialled in

[@icerag]

4:28 to 5:43 -- All of that sounds like a single fill in odd time. The most amazing drum fill I've ever heard.

[@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

[@KONAMAN100]

Wow, that dynamic action at 10:48, Stevo is a savage.

[@JazzyJonas]

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

[@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.

[@tylerbailey9329]

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

[@Captain-Mayday]

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

[@felixweber6593]

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

[@Gogginsbbw]

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

[@paulbentley2709]

Everyone in the room knows they seen a genius at work

[@aeco15]

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

[@marcuscorvinus8927]

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

[@phatbackbeat6553]

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

[@mikeevangelista1177]

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

[@tomgadd]

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

[@bak1386]

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

[@DavidCornejomusic]

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

[@musshwins412]

Robert Sput Searight = *LEGIT* sick arrangement.

[@meyem770]

WOOOOW!!!!!!!

[@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😂

[@paulkennedy4920]

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

[@davidolson558]

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

[@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!!

[@greenmatrixorb5262]

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

[@KONAMAN100]

Different level is the machine gun

[@dr.strange.2655]

The best perfomance from this series. Mr Smith.

[@SeanSentDaBeat]

❤️

[@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!

[@edgarmyers3854]

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

[@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!

[@Thedrummersalmanac]

Vic Firth rules!!!

[@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.

[@geekondrum1332]

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

[@PabloDiegoDrum]

Steve is a living legend!

[@78proto]

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

[@timotheepoggi71]

Bass player Cody Wright is a monster

[@julsrique9148]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@hiptoalieu]

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

[@Jake1968bc]

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

[@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

[@ethangormong7506]

I love the shot of Sput grooving along

[@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 ) !

[@s_a_willi]

I’m not sure that most will even understand what Steve Smith did with this one.... a huge lesson was taught here and had absolutely nothing to do with the flash of the instrument it’s too much to type. For those who know, KNOW EXACTLY WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT I think this is the best one to me so far. Excellent job

[@andydimond9865]

this guy could play for journey hes so good

[@paulbentley2709]

He's no journeyman drummer that's 4 sure

[@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 👍👍👍👍👍

[@MrAVGNdude]

I keep replaying the melody at 1:55 .... This is amazing

[@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!!!!

[@EvanJr]

Funk explosive jazz rock. Really fun.🎖️

[@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.

[@francescocraighero5392]

I want a VFJams album!

[@alessioceneviva3348]

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

[@stevesmith928]

What the!!!! I really happy....

[@TheGreatCheevo]

I am moved. I was swept up in this, remarkable!

[@xgrafitox]

His sound still intact... SO STEVE SMITH!!!

[@chadpeters3077]

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

[@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. 🎉

[@claus.f4856]

Master, masters..😃😃👏👏👏👏👏

[@supermariodrumflow]

Awesome! 🎶🥁🎶

[@teddys3558]

He kicked the snot outta that tune!!! Ya Steve!!!👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾🔥

[@willrockdesigns]

Steve Smith has perfect technique. What a legend.

[@drumz47]

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

[@robinb.4084]

Probably the best Drummer on Planet Earth ....

[@cadamsdrummer]

Best VF Jam sesh for real!

[@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!

[@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.

[@samuelwager2181]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@BradleyLivestreams]

Good LORD! :) Every time I watch this just, WOW!

[@jamsjr44]

His snare work is second to none!

[@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

[@alphawolf741]

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

[@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.

[@lobo7ful]

Steve Smith you Rock!

[@CaliforniaBushman]

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

[@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.

[@mariomorenodrums9715]

Definitely one of the best drummers in the world, I just got a Sonor Hilite Exclusive Kit Signed by Steve Smith and This VF Live vídeo just gave me the idea to make a review video on the kit and the kit story. By the way Cool Tabla vocabulary Steve 👍👍👌👌

[@alsdrumhang]

Flawless.

[@donnyjohnson3766]

Class is in session!!! 🙌🏾

[@Diego-nx6bb]

5:47

[@MrCappon1111]

this one is the best of the vic firth series, at least technically . the perfection of phrasing and timing of steve smith is ridiculous. and it´s one of the most complex songs if not the most.

[@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.