The Evolution Of Skrillex’s Drums 2023 (Why He Is The Best)

What up Sub and Wubbers! Today we are going over the Evolution of Skrillex drums! We are starting from his 2014 Era and then going all the way up to 2023 Quest For Fire Era. This is a new style of video so let us know what you think and if you guys are into it well do some more!
We also talk about a HUGE theory surrounding Skrillex's new sound and influence so look out for that in the video ;)
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00:00 Intro
03:27 Project Overview
04:06 2014
07:24 2015
10:32 2017
12:40 2018
14:17 2019
18:47 2022
20:28 2023 Quest For Fire
22:44 Xena XLNT Sample...?
24:19 2023 Quest For Fire (cont.)
29:27 Parker UK Conspiracy Theory
30:21 Video Takeaway
31:07 Outro
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[@Tophe]

Skrillex saw the 'why all my homies hate skrillex' video on youtube and reacted accordingly.

[@mcgritty8842]

No surprise it was made by a Uk dubstep elitist who hates everything made from like 2010 on. The dude who made the video is the definition of a hipster lol

[@wildfiremusic_]

nah deadass 💀

[@CrustaceousB]

You guys are just a comedy podcast masquerading as a production channel. 🤣 So entertaining and once again I love the way you guys explain things. 💜💜💜

[@rhozu]

dope video. it's been such a journey watching skrillex evolve throughout the years. i feel like he released a lot of stress putting these out finally, and can move on and continue making more of the dopest, freshest beats on earth lol. can't wait to see what's next you never know

[@ambientthrill6687]

This is so so so deep studied and researched video .....I appreciate the work you guys put in for the producers .... it's inspiring and lot to gain techniques and use them in production with individual taste and modifications.....love it love it !!!

[@brendana8069]

Episodes like this really stand out. Not a lot of people have the knowledge of the history, the skills to isolate/replicate it, and also a KZbin platform to share it on. Hope to see more episodes of AI (Audio Investigators)!!

[@XLNTSOUND]

Hellyeah thanks Brendan!

[@SepticDNB]

Y’all dug so deep that you dunno the amen break was from a Winstons tune?

[@jamalfadesemall9275]

So a little background on the Amen break, it is not an old James Brown break. It is actually from a song called Amen Brother by the Winstons, it was written in 1969. It has been used in so many different ways and on tons of songs in all genres, probably the most recognized 7 seconds in EDM and dance music history. The drummer responsible for that break died homeless and the Winstons never recieved a dime in royalties for the countless times it has been sampled.

[@way.lie.mp3]

This was so well curated and researched big ups!

[@ilikemedia628]

Learned so much from this! Thanks for the analysis! You guys rock!

[@amandus152]

thank you for material and timestamps. All The BEST!

[@unclerickybass]

By far one of the best videos you guys have put out! Can’t wait for gorilla!

[@16bitvillain]

James Brown was influential for sure, though the Amen Break was thanks to The Winstons. Origianlly from the song Amen Brother (1969). Dig how detailed you guys get with your breakdowns btw!

[@XLNTSOUND]

Oh nice fact man!!

[@ghostplayermusic]

@@XLNTSOUND the funky drummer break is from James brown, another classic garage break

[@PrestonBaez]

James Brown produced Think (About It) with Lyn Collins which is where the think break is from

[@youngsuit]

i was about to say

[@Husmanmusic]

This channel is CRAZY good. Glad I found you guys, learning a lot

[@jonathanmcdermott25]

Dudes, EXCELLENT video! It’s crazy how insightful you guys are with it

[@XLNTSOUND]

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[@KordTaylor]

Nice video! You guys are so thorough and respectful ❤

[@drewconnery5422]

Amazing accomplishment that Skrillex is using your samples. Congrats, guys.

[@tyeblee23]

Love you guys appreciate all those nugs of knowledge ❤

[@XLNTSOUND]

We love you ❤

[@johnnyeproductions]

I will have to check out GG. I have some of your packs, as a drummer I love that you are explaining the evolution of how simple ear candy can bring a whole new flavor to your tracks!

[@Synfetik]

Great video, thanks for this!

[@gtullymusic]

Awesome vid 🙏 valuable stuff

[@rasmush6884]

How in-depth this video is, is amazing. Great work as usual guys!

[@XLNTSOUND]

Thanks Rasmus!

[@FadedgrayOfficial]

I feel like Sonny has even mentioned it before to surround yourself with people that you resonate with

[@LoveExcelsAll]

I don't know if someone else commented, but if your searching The Amen Brother Breakbeat its by The Winstons NOT James Brown. The main Breakbeat sampled by James Brown (there are numerous ones) is The Funky Drummer featuring Clyde Stubblefield.

[@MartHommes]

Skrillex using some of your samples is so cool. Must feel surreal for you guys

[@erazemusic7262]

Super informative guys!!

[@EG0MUSIKOFFICIAL]

great video! love your vibe!

[@heroforest]

This is the best best video you have made I can think of. Like, ever. Thank you very much!

[@braugustus]

This video made me realise I’m not doing enough in my productions. I used to be a lot more wild but then tamed it down. Felt like Skrillex just kicked my ass in a sports game. Time to practice.

[@mooxxmusic]

Loved the video guys

[@ayakashi2108]

You guys are my favorite music production youtube channel keep on going bois have learned tons and had a heckalotta fun

[@XLNTSOUND]

We won’t stop ever

[@davidthortucker1928]

Love this study of Skrill’s work, beautiful collaboration

[@rapidspectre7076]

Really insightful video

[@gabe.salcedo]

loved it, ya'll articulated my thoughts perfectly of my experience of Skrilex's music over the years 👌

[@nerdexproject]

Love you guys❤

[@nzvstnbeats]

Love your videos,guys!!!

[@XLNTSOUND]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@berkeals814]

Great video, thank you guys! Also can you do video about fred again and four tet.Their groove is sick too.Especially four tet

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This is one of the few channels I come back to these days because the content actually contains hidden gems. I've seen a lot of KZbin channels in music production - most are garbage unfortunately. Awesome job on consistency in quality content.

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Ayeee thank you so much

[@Dayfree.]

THIS WAS SO FUN TO WATCH

[@jalunow]

Awesome. Content!

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You guys are amazing Making Skrillex Videos since 1 month ❤🧡❤‍🔥🔥🔥

[@baulsmahoney]

This was excellent thanks a lot

[@XLNTSOUND]

You're very welcome!

[@ShiShiWorld]

this is such a dope video

[@DJYukie]

Really love this video.

[@XLNTSOUND]

Thank you!

[@dubbacteria8095]

That was great ! Would like to see same analyses on Noisia 😍

[@XLNTSOUND]

Love this idea

[@futureimprint5793]

Awesome shout - also would be great with Prodigy. Liam probably the greatest sampling genius who ever lived….

[@Baztation]

nice break down!

[@bumwog]

13:52 the trap drop in agen wida with the timpala/darbuka or whatever it is just tickles my fancy in a way nothing else has. I wish he played it out live. Also I'm pretty sure the drum in Xena is a darbuka if you anyones wondering. And if anyone loves that tribal trap shiet like me check out ICHI. He's unreal

[@emmanumusic]

I didn't know what was a darbuka. Now it makes sense! Sonny is a true genius musician and a legend.

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love this long videos

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No better advertising for your sound packs than skrillex using them

[@spencersalzberg7213]

Love how knowledgeable you guys are! Isn't that burial song hyper dub?

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I'm super happy that you touched Burial 😊👌

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You guys are so rad

[@XLNTSOUND]

Thanks! So are you!

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Nice 1

[@RoryA-v2k]

Amazing analysis and a really great resource as a producer, you can come here and get inspired/motivated - you said it about the hats 'he makes you feel lazy as a producer'

[@FadedgrayOfficial]

I’m learning so much here my brain hurts thanks a ton fellas much love❤

[@renebaumann2212]

That's incredible as always! Guys can you do a videos how to make a modern breakbeat like BICEP, KAS:ST & how to make Fred Again sound?

[@XLNTSOUND]

This is definitely on our list

[@maxuskaiko3272]

jesus what a video. absolute heat.

[@kartikwatts2641]

Hell yeah!!

[@DJEventHorizonz]

at 26:00, that part of the beat always reminds me of the beginning off the Cupid Shuffle. Not exactly the same pattern but...just listen to it.

[@nmanisbig]

Yooo skrill used your samples? Great video, some of the most knowledgable producers on KZbin

[@contactoema]

nice video

[@prodbyowls]

dope dope dope!! Merci! ,*

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Dope fucking video holy shit

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I wish you more views!

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Drop volume. 1 and 2 is definitely worth it

[@Trentcast]

There’s so much of Sleepnet (Nik from Noisia) in tears. My favorite from the album

[@officialpochi]

thats so dope he used ur sounds too!

[@arnaud6188]

so funny :D love that content

[@djwashiwasha]

You guys didn't knew Jack Ü era was produced by Boaz Van de Beatz? It has all his signature in the music

[@tanorbonin9509]

Dope

[@FatalFriction]

You gotta mentoin Dave Taylor's (Switch) influence on Diplo's productions also. Their collab major lazer for example.

[@gafacci]

31:51 the rythym is more like Gqom than Jersey. Love everybit of the video.

[@davidthortucker1928]

🔥🔥🔥

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LFG BABY🙌🔥

[@diskjockey7119]

the winstons - amen brother

[@Chanslam]

That burial song is still so good

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Preach :)

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imagine having your forever idol use the samples you created? - wouldn't that be the singularity of success in music production? - Im so happy 4 u guys

[@drumjjj777]

This was phenomenal! I would love to have seen you guys dive into In the Ghetto with JBalvin too! He was a feature there as well btw

[@montiloue]

luvu 😭

[@Harout_Zadikian]

At 2023 part ... In Arabic Dabke & Pop Genres specially in (Syria & Lebanon) we use this technique a lot ... making the snare first before the kick and then we quantize the kick & snare as the genre or the vibe & how it sounds

[@helina-keijo9561]

I think you can hear the influence from Noisia as well in his new productions.

[@whyyoumakethissohard]

Looking forward to Gorilla. What are you using to extract the drum stems? I have RX8 and have been using the Music Rebalance feature. But it does not sound as clean and present as these stems you are playing. Thanks for the content!

[@tutunuitekanawa3940]

Gospel Brothers! Absolute Class

[@alessandrotorres3537]

Yo guys! I remember that in the drum mixing video yoy made a couple years back you made a sort of cool velocity automation for midi hihats. To use the Skrillex high hat accent technique in Ableton how would yo do it?

[@ignorante.promedio]

you guys shoud do the noisia beat evolution, dnb, techno, hiphop +more

[@chardrhc6669]

Mad hearing santigold mentioned havent heard about her for years

[@mcgritty8842]

Yall do know Dogs Blood been around since before 2019? I saw them perform live in 2013. It was such a dope and refreshing set

[@matthewjswider]

14:17 are you referring to dogblood being released in 2019? They played live at edc in 2015. I’ve had those songs (playing them as a dj) since then. I’ve always loved break law more than anything.

[@aditiyariyadhi]

Please Make The Evolution Of Skrillex’s Chord Progression & Melody 2023

[@ar_snl]

The recess album made me feel inspired to produce music.

[@cutemode9689]

amazing waiting for the 15th like its the 1st of the month 🥶

[@XLNTSOUND]

So close!

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LETS GO!!

[@drewrn]

Intro drums are fire

[@bebenzomusic]

This is great, beat surgeons :)

[@Zach-bc7xi]

Do one next on notlo's evolution!!!

[@michaelmayo2663]

Correction: Amen Brother was by the Winstons. Not James Brown.

[@Lou-Edrums]

amen break is from a song called amen brother by the winstons

[@JXYMXNDXZOFFICIAL]

what in the actual FACK was the intro song?!?! That shit SLAAAAAPS!!! 🗣️🔥 incredible video btw 🙏🏻💙

[@youtubeii434]

This dude really dropped that the amen break came from james brown lmao. It's from the winstons in the song "amen brother".

[@chadlategan2808]

Those percussive hits makes reminds me a lot of Flume's first album in 2013. I feel like that could have influenced Skrillex.