#VFJams

In January 2018, Vic Firth hosted its first ever #vfJAMS LIVE recording session at EastWest Studios in Hollywood, California. This amazing event showcased some the world’s top drummers performing with Robert “Sput” Searight and the all-star vfJAMS Band!
Episode 9 - Mark Guiliana
Song - 'inter-are' by Mark Guiliana and Gretchen Parlato
Throughout this year, we will feature full performances, interviews, transcriptions, play-along tracks and prize giveaways. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to Vic’s KZbin and social media channels so you won’t miss out - and mark your calendars for the #vfJAMS LIVE performance schedule!
DOWNLOAD PLAY-ALONG TRACKS AND TRANSCRIPTIONS!
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Special thanks to Livemix for providing the monitoring system.
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The vfJAMS Band:
Robert "Sput" Searight - Keys / Musical Director
Weedie Braimah - Percussion
Joe Cleveland - Bass
Mark Lettieri - Guitar
Nicholas Semrad - Keys
Jonathan Mones - Alto Sax / Flute
Ben Burget - Tenor Sax / Flute / Trumpet
Sylvester Onyejiaka - Bari Sax / Flute
Ryan Porter - Trombone
Brandon Phillips - Trumpet
Ruben Lael - Vocals
Elise Testone - Vocals
Amanda Maxfield - Vocals
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Audio Engineering, Mixing, Mastering:
Kevin Majorino
Videography:
Marc Cohen
Gary Meeker
Scott Quade
Mark Wessels
Francis Zera
Photography:
Francesco Desmaele
Host:
Elmo Lovano
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[@VicFirthCompany]

Who wants #VFJams LIVE Season 2?!

[@williamdesroches3801]

OH YEAH ABSOLUTELY !!!!

[@macaroni4246]

You dont really have to ask that cause we're waiting for it no matter what

[@jalenwoods4407]

Mostly definitely

[@Marchaera]

Of course yeeess !

[@jonahfrith2041]

Oh yeah!

[@weslisahum]

Whos watching in 2022? Think this performance was best of them all!! Crazy build up and dynamics.

[@danielsemmelrock7808]

here!

[@TheFlightsimNerd]

The energy between this drummer and bassist is unreal.

[@DalipZ]

Mark Giuliana is still a silverback for this in 2022!!!!!

[@jocquidixonmusicproduction988]

Mark "The Human Beat Machine" Guiliana... Dude just doesn't miss a beat..Every note just gracefully and perfectly placed lol

[@halimdrummer777]

100%%%%

[@ardityabaniparwitraabdurac8146]

couldn't agree more!!

[@cooldude2847]

That sounds more like an insult

[@kingdavidike-elechi9707]

@@cooldude2847 How? Wtf

[@JuanCarlitoMendoza]

Jersey Stand up!!! Been waiting a whole year for this and it was so worth the wait!! Mark has such a unique voice! #respect

[@Dsullivann]

Big fan of your drumming Juan Carlito Mendoza!

[@JuanCarlitoMendoza]

David Sullivan thank you so much brother. Really appreciate it!

[@jonahfrith2041]

I've literally waited for this all year, nice!

[@chicorenny23]

Jonah frith I know, so did I!

[@Ragubibou]

same !

[@nameloss]

yep, same

[@alastairs3727]

me too! the only upside to the year flying by : )

[@fracturebeats1273]

If I’ve learned anything from VF jams, it’s that the better the facial expressions, the better the drummer

[@aydave2887]

So true bro

[@milesdamaso]

This gets better every time I watch it!

[@zetetic23]

Miles Damaso I think I’ve seen it 20 times

[@T1fixFelix]

Yep this is one of those that just ages like fine wine

[@JuanCarlitoMendoza]

Bassist at 6:19 uffff 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 there’s just too much to love here 😂

[@daveisrael6645]

I hope you can also play in VF jams @Juan Carlito Mendoza you are amazing too BROTHER! 🔥🔥🔥

[@JuanCarlitoMendoza]

Dave Israel Guio-guio I would be super honored to do so! Thanks for the kind words!

[@Tqpotts]

Cion O'Callaghan not really... it’s just the song... he has more space to work... that’s it.. I’m sure he loved paying each song equally

[@spencerj]

The way he gets from point A to point B, the progression back to the head, is one of the coolest things I’ve recently seen

[@ayo0703]

This is the SICKEST arrangement I have ever heard!!!! I don’t know who wrote this but every single musician on this was on POINT!! My hat is off on the floor!! I threw it the first time I listened to this. Sput!! Amazing! M. Guilliana!! Amazing!!! I need all these on an album!! I’d pay for that!!!

[@zetetic23]

Guilliana and his wife wrote this, Sput arranged it. Amazing.

[@WendellHolmesJr]

His cymbal selection sounds amazing 🔥

[@Groovix2020]

Do you know which ride it is? 22 artisan medium ride?

[@kahnjugaming]

This is a masterclass. ❤

[@lucalorusso813]

Perfect example of "less is more". This performance made me cry.

[@peteluxx]

been watching this non-stop. the best drumming i've ever seen. such a beautiful inspired way to play, just in another universe to anyone else

[@mcarrer4682]

My favorite drummer at the moment!!!

[@kimweemhoff8066]

The building to that climax gave me goosebumps! Very very strong musicianship

[@GDS2024]

You know we all have opinions about everything but lets just celebrate the uniqueness of every drummer that plays. Music isnt subjective, it is personal interpretation. We wont see things alike, but every drummer is unique in his/her own right. Lets celebrate and enjoy what everyone brings to the table. This dude was a beast and it was my first time hearing him. Definitely looking at everything he has NOW!!!

[@jah9253]

Mark is an awesome drummer. Along similar lines, check out Nate Wood and Arthur Hnatek.

[@zsebestien7050]

I've come back to watching this particular performance a lot cause it's so different than what's expected in vfjams' videos. What i've picked up on is Mark is listening to the QUIETEST parts of the ensemble and playing to each of them. I just love that. If you listen to Sput's synth, the guy with the Dave Smith, and the hand drums and whatnot you can pick up Mark's accompaniment to them throughout the track. So interesting.

[@mukakinman]

I curse this world for making this brilliant video get only 60k views in a month😭😭 All musicians in this video are so talented.

[@joshuabolyard7769]

Brutal !I come here almost daily for inspiration. Incredible rythm

[@jerryfehilymusic476]

So Musical, really plays with the band, who are really enjoying it, and who sound amazing. It's like he really trusts the music. Really exciting. Every time I hear it, it sounds amazing !!!

[@dantelamusta]

This is an incredible version of this song! I’ve honestly never would’ve imagined a horn section in this piece!

[@bloophero]

Yes, I did want to know what Mark would sound like in Snarky Puppy. Bloody marvellous!

[@WendellHolmesJr]

Mark played this song so perfect 👌🏾 Not too much, just enough and so freakin musical!! I can’t stop watching this joint!!!!

[@jung-chienhsieh8863]

my favorite in whole series until now, incredible!

[@weslisahum]

WOW!! WAITED A YEAR FOR THIS ONE! THE DYNAMICS IS CRAZY. THANK YOU VIC FIRTH FOR THIS SERIE OF AWESOMENESS! HOPE THERE WILL BE A 2019 EDITION VFJAMS LIVE!

[@shirato_noise]

His motif development is astounding, and his creativity lurks in seemingly free areas. This piece also begins with a three-note ostinato and ends with three big accents on the floor tom and cymbals.

[@wendellraulerson6547]

Ending on the Bb. Ughhhhh 🙌🏾😫 I’ve watched this weekly since it came out. 😂really though - Its such an explosion of the album version. So much fun to listen to. Whew! Mark is so 🥶

[@Diegorfelix]

Man, it took so long for this to come out. Mark's a beast!!!

[@jamieharris327]

This arrangement is full of adventure and excitement

[@DavidEpstein]

Mark blows my mind just about every time I hear him play. Hearing him play with this band was something else.

[@richcampus]

The SET is this man's home. Magnificent!!! ~○~

[@DalipZ]

This still bangs in 2019.....this rendition is sooooooo filthy

[@Helixforce]

D Z It's even better in 2020

[@danielsemmelrock7808]

@@Helixforce Even bette in quarantine

[@Helixforce]

@@danielsemmelrock7808 You have a very good point here

[@Loregard1987]

This still bangs in 2021 too, is a masterpiece

[@callummoodley6311]

Im so hyped for season 2 , this series is brilliant

[@benevolentsun]

What a time to be alive as a drummer!

[@andyham6094]

His dynamics are outta this world.

[@barisjohn77]

I can't describe his drumming with words, it's just magical

[@rafaelestrada1846]

This man is something else.

[@dannykopping]

This is the best thing to exist, ever.

[@Lchavez-qi1vv]

This guy is crazy so much feeling it's stupid so so fucking good! Can't stop listening to this song

[@davidsuprenant893]

Mark is unbelievable, what a great sounding band.WOW.!!!

[@alexleedrums311]

Otherworldly. Thanks for this.

[@christophmeirich5928]

Amazing. Chapeau 🎩 🎩 🎩 🎩 🎩

[@jankevinbautista]

I understand how good the bass player must feel with Mark at the drums. I'd never want him off his drum throne.

[@gustaugarcia2777]

always incredible, always inspiring! Thank you Mark Guiliana!! I love you!

[@AshdonReynolds]

Mannn this Guy is unbelievable..talk about smooth & effortless 😭🙏🏾 not to mention i want that RIDE!!

[@awangendahl]

Incredible!❤️

[@putryabdurrachman9724]

genius in the next level!

[@xcy0n]

Mind - BLOWN! 💖

[@sweetfoampunishment3286]

Not only virtuous but very touching as well!! I could listen to that forever! Thank you for the music!!

[@RolfWamFjell]

MY GOODNESS!!! This was amazingly moving!

[@carlosalgarinjimenez6120]

Mannn i fraking love the horn lines wow searight is a genious too. And mark is just mark cmon...

[@ethangormong7506]

This arrangement is absolutely outstanding

[@petercampion9028]

This is just insane. Mark you are the future of drumming!

[@jamieharris327]

One of the best performances I've ever seen!!!!

[@MaxMarsilloDrums]

So unique, so tasteful, so musical. Thank you Mark

[@MattiaRaggiDrum]

woooow!😎 Sooo coool! Greetings from Mattia, 13 years old italian 🇮🇹 drummer 🥁👋

[@musicdev]

These are awesome, so many great musicians in that room

[@stoyanfurdzhev]

Absolut killer. The tune and everything.

[@Antre14]

THANKS FOR A GREAT SEASON..CAN'T WAIT TIL NEXT YEAR.......

[@tomb5219]

Mark is so skillful & tasteful !! Really amazing.

[@kevinruelle7409]

Incredible. What a new fresh sens of drumming. Some love, some don't. It's just refreshing and so inspiring on the moment. Keep drumming with all that love Mark. Cheers from France

[@unknown8332]

These kinda videos makes me so hyped to be a drummer!!!! Errybody knows we got the best community…..s/o to vic firth and Sput for this amazing series. Looking forward to S2!

[@DanielJansen01]

Chills, everytime.

[@alphasimpson715]

I LOVE THIS....THE ARRANGEMENT IS PERFECT

[@zetetic23]

Alpha Simpson Do you know who did this extended arrangement? The build before the last chorus is awesome

[@alastairs3727]

also fantastic bass playing !

[@skits17l]

I love the arrangement

[@KugiPanchi]

I didn't know there are play-along tracks ! Thank you VicFirth :D

[@SeanAsheOfficial]

Jeeeeez... everything about this just rules

[@riekysamodra]

Joe cleveland is on fire man 🔥 hwahaha he's like "awww damn so good"

[@johnlopez3620]

That floor Tom still makes me cry

[@yuricalle3904]

los mejores tremenda banda saludos desde bolivia

[@hommerecorder7003]

my GOD this is a masterpiece. i now!

[@satanjd666]

Get Anika Nilles, Nate Smith and Richard Spaven on season 2!

[@vladeguignimusic]

From those only Spaven is a Vic Firth Artist

[@Noobhead34DoesMC]

@@vladeguignimusic damn that sucks anika use to be with vic firth

[@balajibal1]

@@vladeguignimusic They should get you on :-) . Love your work!

[@ranftdavid]

Smash Mouth Nate yessssssss!!!!!

[@caetanoparnes]

I think Chris Dave is with vater. Spaven would be sweet

[@jasonobuobisa6501]

best one yet

[@KongBraach]

been looking forward to this since january! Sput did it again! #givethemdsome

[@Groovix2020]

Best cymbals sound ever woooow

[@jonaslilletun9891]

best sounding kit of all!!

[@peytonsmith9390]

Jonas Lilletun I know it was Gretsch, but what model was it? Broadkaster maybe?? I can’t figure it out.

[@jonaslilletun9891]

yea, I think it is broadkaster.no matter what it sounds AMAZING!

[@JeemarVilan]

Worth the wait! Yeah! Ended with a bang! Congrats Vic Firth!!!!

[@bartoszbak6713]

OMG Sput is the best drummer alive! Love his sticking at 3:58

[@3MFDS]

this was everything i was hoping for

[@josuesalinasochoa8826]

Another level!!!!

[@jeremiahelam8287]

It’s about damn time they dropped this

[@williamdilbert7556]

Really love that ride cymbal he is using

[@pabloandreslopezsilva4270]

Mark's style is go technically advanced yet fresh, organic, and familiar!

[@OzemirMonteiro]

Oh my god, this is incredible! Another level...

[@mandalorian55]

beautiful reminiscence to time capsule by elvin jones!!

[@TheOGMillennial99]

Can Sput put this track drumless...sheesh!!!! Great vid

[@salesmicroidea2938]

at 5:16 the bass player face is what MUSIC is all about.

[@mandalorian55]

this is beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JazzDunn1]

I need a drink after this jeez

[@JoryBlake]

Outstanding ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@DalipZ]

Also, the bass lick at 6:18 is sent from the almighty himself 🤯. See you guys in another 4 years 😂

[@isaiasbetanco4624]

Hermoso. Todos los VF Jams han sido increíble

[@daveisrael6645]

Woah! Speechless

[@benjammin4840]

Bravo!

[@fabriziodelfiacco4515]

senza parole...

[@francelinodasilva1621]

That man omg... wtf how someone can be so good, he just doesnt miss nothing