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
@fourthlaxer45574 жыл бұрын
The drum mix here is way better than the album!!! This drumming is insane!!!
@WormSermonizer5 жыл бұрын
no but honestly ... and its really nothing else to say...he is unreal.Humanity at its best.
@krenwregget76672 жыл бұрын
the scariest part is that Virgil just continues to get better... he is the ever-rising bar of what drumming can be.
@happyagain8555 жыл бұрын
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.
@benzoikari24212 жыл бұрын
The absolute all time GOAT.
@e.g.systems61465 жыл бұрын
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)
@siloagrain21769 ай бұрын
Love his drumming,out of this world
@michelemkporcu20852 жыл бұрын
Virgil you are not human... huge respect for you
@sanchezzz15 жыл бұрын
The absolute restraint in his playing even in his solos is mind boggling.
@badoocee19675 жыл бұрын
Creativity and Musicianship at its finest!🎶👑
@david_arnold_drums Жыл бұрын
His drums always sound terrific
@betweenthevinesmusic83944 жыл бұрын
Unreal... years of dedication .. he is sooooo unbelievable and mind blowing!!
@petedrummonddrums5 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@adamrosner43964 жыл бұрын
Wow! Cool to see the respect from one absolutely legend to another
@ratamacueseven2 жыл бұрын
Nothing but pure Excellence ! Always !!!!!!!!!
@caratcranker58745 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@FelipeSalton5 жыл бұрын
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
@theavenger33635 жыл бұрын
Hard to believe this level of technique at any age, but at 60? The mind boggles 😳
@FusionHowie2 жыл бұрын
Amazing everything but my favorite was Icefish!! How is the audience not freaking out at this performance???
@tristantheuerkorn7775 жыл бұрын
Astonishing drummer! His playing has so much dynamics. He has a very sensitive style.
@mjm50812 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing!...The high quality audio and video are greatly appreciated!!!...Peace and love, continued success and Happy Drumming!!!
@jamesrivas63945 жыл бұрын
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.
@rhythmsaint734 жыл бұрын
Superb as always Virgil
@juanarrueportu70772 жыл бұрын
Virgil, superando los límites de lo humano !!
@Wiebe804 жыл бұрын
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!
@dougmorato5 жыл бұрын
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.
@santyrushАй бұрын
It's from another galaxy.. I love that planet X-like instrumental sound and on the virgil live is fantastic. Greetings from spain.
@euclidesbarbosa22693 жыл бұрын
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
@graphicsociety13 жыл бұрын
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.
@olivierjung9135 жыл бұрын
Mr. Donati is a inspiration for any musican i am a Guitar Player we love good Drummer also !
@cerveshred5 жыл бұрын
Me too I'm a guitar player....but fan of Donati since Planet X
@tristantheuerkorn51243 жыл бұрын
Awesome....the drummer, the drums, the cymbals.
@robertpien87085 жыл бұрын
Yes now stuff to fray are brain thanks Virgil this is cutting edge learning awesome :)
@robertomorales64884 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this! Absolutely amazing drumming and musicianship!
@HenryColeOnDrums5 жыл бұрын
Virgil , thank you for inspiring me every day..much love to you , eternal JEDI !
@TrackDrums5 жыл бұрын
Time-bendingly brilliant!
@BrainEquation5 жыл бұрын
Track Drums it’s is hey-can actually hear time bend. Force of nature
@jimmyrodriguezpower14055 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Thanks virgil for your music. You are the best drummer
@ackalert5 жыл бұрын
To a person witnessing this live, jaws must have been dropped out of control!.
@drummerjeroensimons5 жыл бұрын
My deepest respect!!!!
@moonbabiefactor55265 жыл бұрын
A M A Z I N G!!! Thanks dear Virgil for your art and inspiraton!!!
@scottwalters34365 жыл бұрын
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
@rosstanbini15224 жыл бұрын
What an absouloulety brilliant performance Virgil. Really enjoyed that. Thank you
@matthewbritt84985 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for posting 🙏
@rumbatimba3 жыл бұрын
Creative , Calm, Intensity...Musician.
@iaushabtiu5 жыл бұрын
Those new new sabian AAXs sounds insanely good, i want one
@dougmorato5 жыл бұрын
irfan ahmad so true.
@tristantheuerkorn7775 жыл бұрын
Soft and dry but clear! Totally agree!
@iaushabtiu5 жыл бұрын
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 👏👏👏
@drumfdm5 жыл бұрын
Ride isn't aax...its beautiful i want one
@nickmeehan13 жыл бұрын
What model are they?
@ArtGuitarLTX5 жыл бұрын
@08:02 .....FIVES! god damn Virgil...that is your signature groove. You threw my equilibrium off LOL
@sergiozdrums4 жыл бұрын
thank you for the video Virgil!!! you are the best!!!
@buhiriko53034 жыл бұрын
What a thick trunk of the rhythm !! The sound of his hard hitting echoes far and wide.
@ranceharbor98805 жыл бұрын
Just beautiful serious playing!
@ironryanQ4 жыл бұрын
A wizard on drums!
@gatinhaverde5 жыл бұрын
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.
@JamesSmith-kv8js5 жыл бұрын
With Virgil every day is independence day! Never skip independence day!
@chrisact96015 жыл бұрын
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.
@jonasclemente90265 жыл бұрын
Virgil você é uma lenda viva!
@MarcoAraujo5 жыл бұрын
Sensacional...Exemplo para todos nós para sempre...
@s.terlouw8145 жыл бұрын
amazing !
@13thousandmonkeys4 жыл бұрын
That ride is so dry I wanted to send it a cup of water!
@cobra1995xx5 жыл бұрын
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
@HermesTrismegistes3693 жыл бұрын
This was awesome!
@MonacoRocha5 жыл бұрын
All The Respect in The World For This Man.. ! Amazzzzzing..! Being Italian Helps .... Bello Donati sei Fortisssssimo !!!!!
@EBMZEQUENZER3 жыл бұрын
the hi hat sounds amazing !
@mmv49202 жыл бұрын
Supremo! Top 5 fusión progresivo rock
@andrewcomplainer4 жыл бұрын
I love u Virgil, when i drink, i can understand u so much better... this is no joke at all
@M22W5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@batraco245 жыл бұрын
Demasiado bueno mr. Donati!!
@mindseye49145 жыл бұрын
God dayummm!! That double bass work at 2:00. Fuck me running! Mr. Donati you're a fkn legend!
@daniellaurin67905 жыл бұрын
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.
@chinatype5 жыл бұрын
Awesome 😎
@Giovani25x3 жыл бұрын
Virgil Donati master of odd timing Drumming is like a science to him . I met him once at his drum clinics .
@BrainEquation5 жыл бұрын
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.
@dav.trinch86435 жыл бұрын
Absolutamente MAGISTRAL
@harveydrumz5 жыл бұрын
THE BEST !!!
@janilarionmelnik28985 жыл бұрын
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!!
@dmacrolens3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@tkalward41962 жыл бұрын
Amazing skill. Damn....
@OliverPatrickLoughnan5 жыл бұрын
out of this world
@sanityinaseaofmadness73535 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@tonypowell2504 жыл бұрын
Thomas Lang is doing it.
@bricks90825 жыл бұрын
I love it.
@JordanHohenfeld5 жыл бұрын
Virgil Donati: The Best!!
@jonathanharrington79505 жыл бұрын
Amazing Virgil.
@FabianoOliveiraDrummer5 жыл бұрын
20:40 Sensacional ☺️👍🏻
@cobra1995xx5 жыл бұрын
Shits crazy lol
@Aristidess4 жыл бұрын
Excelent!!!
@pyroeuropa5 жыл бұрын
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
@HenryColeOnDrums4 жыл бұрын
How to get that sound using 1 ply ambassador heads!!..
@___xyz___5 жыл бұрын
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.
@BrainEquation5 жыл бұрын
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.
@aehsrose4 жыл бұрын
Picasso on the drum kit, I don't understand it, but Fxxk it's phenomenal!!!
@fourthlaxer45574 жыл бұрын
12:17 Killer song!!!
@nemesisinvidia57924 жыл бұрын
The best ever
@jcdrums27984 жыл бұрын
great drummer
@davidprawira78132 жыл бұрын
Human hardware; I hope the band still go on
@DrumSolVanIsle4 жыл бұрын
Not that long ago, Austin and the guys from Poole Percussion would be there too.
@mladenbaresic51723 жыл бұрын
This is exellent intelectual way of thinking. Im waiting for spiritual moment of virgil.
@andrewcomplainer4 жыл бұрын
What to say .... NR1 TOP of the TOP!!!!!!! Please Virgil make a new planet x album...
@mrtc295 жыл бұрын
Almost every video I watch nowadays is hosted by Mike Dolbear 😳😂
@queenday153 жыл бұрын
I really miss the pearl sound of his. What do you all prefer? DW or the pearl?
@tonyitalia59933 жыл бұрын
Legend
@MsDream19795 жыл бұрын
I think that nobody can be at this level
@bumndrass4 жыл бұрын
Australia's ultimate unsung legend.
@dynasticlight87062 жыл бұрын
But He is ITALIAN....Dudes.
@bumndrass2 жыл бұрын
@@dynasticlight8706 he isn't
@dynasticlight87062 жыл бұрын
@@bumndrass you aint either
@bumndrass2 жыл бұрын
@@dynasticlight8706 thankfully 👌🏻
@dynasticlight87062 жыл бұрын
@@bumndrass okay.tell US
@shanejohnson76033 жыл бұрын
Always making sure everyone goes back to the drawing board...hihat work is nothing less than exemplary... fast brain and even faster hands... but most importantly... enjoying himself... drums can say anything you want them to... others abilities may differ but the soundscape can mesmerize still...in ways the average drummer cannot fathom... he's not an average drummer... he's a robot 🤖
@dynasticlight87062 жыл бұрын
Donati, Danelli,Bellsoni .just a few of great ones. Yes ,argue about it ...