How I almost Failed my Jazz Recital

Had to get this off my chest..
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[@12minutepoetry5]

Teachers in 8th grade: You cannot do this in school. In college, the professors won't be as relaxed as the teachers in middle school. Actual college professors: Dude i got ur drom solo lol

[@ZackGrooves]

Lmfaooooooo so true. My professors were chill af. Love them to death

[@rcrfleet1022]

xD

[@jamieholmes4592]

"I can hear your personality through your playing" *plays the pH theme

[@mrvladimirputin9828]

hell yeah

[@brickbybrick4692]

@@officialjashmike hahahahaha

[@What_The_Heal]

Me: Plays the drums Step Sis: What are you doing step bro?

[@justinysuncle6721]

Is it basic or acidic

[@michaelsharp949]

...petition for Zack to be on Zildjian Live

[@RADZADproductions]

Or a Meinl artist spotlight

[@hi22224]

Yeah he uses all meinl so that would make more sense dawwwwg

[@michaelsharp949]

@@hi22224 ah true my b

[@ymevanelsloo9060]

Vf jamms maybe?

[@fitchyfpv225]

I said this before lol

[@benjaminjakobsen2662]

"BECOMING A PRO JAZZ MEM- MUSICIAN..."

[@nickvas95]

@@ExpellerYT Not defending this dude AutoMadoc but please point out to me where he ‘begged’ bro. All he said was ‘looking for subs’. Grow up.

[@squidwardtentacles6581]

my favourite memesician

[@ExpellerYT]

@@nickvas95 true. Maybe should worded that part differently. And yes I do need to.

[@Go_bills_mafia..]

@AutoMadoc know one cares

[@swisschex9659]

Thank you Benjamin

[@JoshDrumClass]

1:46 got them Countin! 😆😆😆🔥🔥

[@MrWwoww123]

Explanation of his groove Non-drummers: why is he slowing down? Drummers: is that a quintuplet groove modulation?? Zach: yea, i just slowed down

[@adrummingdog2782]

I hate it that I thought he was doing some crazy complex modulation lmao

[@FelimSullivan]

"I played alone" Me: nothing new then

[@ludvigbroman8799]

@AutoMadoc okay

[@flarfatron2190]

@AutoMadoc that’s crazy but I don’t think I could care less

[@MrOnion-kq4uf]

“I’m not comparing myself to any legends” Zach you literally are a legend

[@glowco.717]

Can't compare him because he's a new type of legend

[@dumbkidzvlogz4072]

He’s a different breed

[@haveaniceday2749]

That’s what I’m thinking about when he said that

[@s00dagaming76]

Isnt a legend a dead person

[@erock.steady]

a legend is a lie isn't it? a tall tale told the children, a yarn spun from days of yore. it's easier to pass off a big fat lie as a "legendary" non-lie if - A) none of the names are changed to protect the innocent. or the guilty as hail. and B) everybody in the story and their immediate families are all dead. due to natural causes. after living long lives. remember to place the accent on the second syllable... leh-JHEN-daree. takes a couple tries but with practice you too can begin to speak of the leh-JHEN-daree and do so properly.

[@josephs5587]

Hello Zack, I’m the leader of the organization you called “The Internet Scholars of music in my KZbin comments”. I’m writing to tell you that your jazz license has officially been revoked. Edited from “Zac” to “Zack”. I apologize profusely for my typographical error.

[@Sphagetti__]

Wack

[@EnderGaming50]

Wack

[@shawnready6567]

Whos Zac? I only know Zack

[@fpsproductions6073]

Quack

[@fpsproductions6073]

Attack

[@slenderman4256]

The one dislike is from Miles Davis

[@nassiemartinez4399]

The other 34 are the girls who pay him

[@georgecallahanmusic]

The other 86 are him cloning himself

[@nebojsadurmanovic2268]

Beyond the graaaaave.

[@Anaximander29A]

Man, this Miles Davis need to grow up!

[@famousrapper8561]

There are no dislikes lol

[@jakubkub3178]

That tip on soloing and slowing down while others keep tempo is actually super cool, I will definitely keep that in mind

[@D3v1ance]

Just gotta make sure that the others know they're acting as your metronome for the moment. Without some amount of warning, they may think they're supposed to slow down with you as drums are seen as the primary rhythm keeper.

[@jakubkub3178]

@@D3v1ance Yeah I agree, communication is important, off and on stage both

[@MaggaraMarine]

@@D3v1ance This. If someone slows down accidentally, it's kind of a dick move to just insist on playing in the original tempo, making everything sound out of sync. Even if you are correct, it's pretty arrogant to imply that "my internal metronome is the correct one here - you are the one that needs to learn how to count" with your playing. Sometimes people accidentally skip a beat or slow down/speed up or whatever, but no one in the audience will notice it if the band simply follows it. But if someone cares more about being "correct" than making the band as a whole sound good, then the mistake is also going to be noticeable to everyone in the audience. In other words, don't do this unless you know the musicians that you are playing with really well.

[@dladmsdn1223]

6:40 "come on, you're not a little kid anymore. you gotta learn how to play with metronome, okay? grow up" i feel attacked

[@mild_meme]

Can we appreciate just how much the bass player is vibin. I love when people I'm drumming with are as hyped as me

[@CarSimping]

“i don’t buy hookers” “the hookers buy me to take them out” ~miles davis~

[@TheVibeDealer]

5:04 Doom sampled that RIP

[@evanstaf18]

i was like where have i heard this before? RIP MF DOOM

[@Mr.chips_Mc]

when you said "technically I got burned out after to days...but for dramatic purposes-" I felt that

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two*

[@k8l8m8]

I almost failed music theory because I could never get up for 8 am theory class.

[@DiamondPickaxe831]

That’s about to be me this semester

[@tristancooper7208]

Madlibs use of Nardis when he samples it in “Raid” on Madvillainy is fantastic. Long live DOOM

[@TruSuperGamerFriends]

When you played the nardis clip Immediately heard madvillain in my head

[@ianrags]

same... RIP DOOM

[@emaikei6498]

RAID

[@onesyphorus]

DOOM sampled that!? gonna check that out!

[@lufufi3iboo]

@@onesyphorus Madlib did on the song Raid by Madvillain

[@onesyphorus]

@@lufufi3iboo yeah ik, I just heard it!!!!

[@MikeSmith-vy4lb]

Wont it be crazy if the drum master HIMSELF replied to this......... I LOVE THIS GUY

[@koifish528]

@AutoMadoc you’re not the drum master, Zachary Grooves

[@ZackGrooves]

Haha! No where near drum mastery I don’t think I’ll ever be 😅 I appreciate the love, Jay!! Love ya 🥺

[@insectbrad1698]

@@wolfhaleyy6586 buddy you boo

[@eillo3060]

“Nardis” as in Madvillain “Raid” sample🔥🔥🔥

[@Based6446]

RIP DOOM

[@dawnoftheblackout]

Having no fun in music is like having a job or a thing you do you don’t like. If you have fun you will be able to create new ideas and think out of the box 😁

[@Carlos-st7it]

0:08 wow, this looks like such a professional setting, hope someone doesn't make an immature joke

[@martinkent_]

Can you post the full song/concert? I’d love to watch it. You’re a big inspiration.

[@stanleyhoh3309]

Still the most hilarious and amazing drummer on KZbin 🤩 I’m really glad I found you months ago and this dude right here inspired to practice my drums HAHAHA keep going zack 😆

[@Xerlocke]

You gotta do some kind of lesson video bro. Teach us your ways

[@johnboyce1916]

Zack Your boundless playing ability and enthusiasm just makes me smile each time I watch you play - thank you Music is about expression and bringing joy to people and the player

[@gabrielnordquist-palmer6993]

“because i felt like it” is a drummer’s best response to anything tbh

[@ninjasnowman44]

Zack you are such an amazing natural talent with rhythm! You vibed to a vamp and made so many polyrhythms in a solo on the fly while performing live lol like wth. even at the end of this video you showed how easily your brain could automatically go off a basic metronome time and make it your own in so many ways, that's special! We love what you do on a drum kit

[@rodolfodumaliangiii7342]

I had this weird discovery that he looks like Dwayne Johnson with a hair.

[@Menello]

I was just watching the recital video again the other day, it’s crazy that you put this out today 😍

[@magicka56]

Dude your style of playing is just lovely

[@briangambler9166]

Thanks for saying that music should be fun! When I first started playing in my church's worship band (a LOT of fun!!) I had the sternest look on my face the whole time lol, but then I started to do my own thing (when it was ok in the music) and smile, which made me have even MORE fun!!

[@lebonpain7331]

DUDE I WANT THE FULL PERFORMANCE

[@blakenunndrums]

Always some great sage advice, witty humor, and phenomenal playing! Happy drumming!

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You are a great guy and musician Zack so you deserve even more subs. I'm really enjoying every single video you post, so finding your channel is among the best things that happened during the quarantine. ❤️👌

[@DoctorBeees]

I've done the same thing in my jazz recital. However, the song we played was "I've Got Something In My Frontpocket" by Butters, from South Park. So the solo felt quite appropriate, haha.

[@korekid6540]

Don't worry !!!! U are one heck of a JAZZ PLAYER !!! u are one of my jazz inspiration!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brettclurdrums]

It’s always so rewarding waiting til the very end of the videos

[@DavidHamby-ORF-48]

You and your brother are wonderful story tellers and promising professional jazz musicians. Great to watch your story as you transition from students to working professionals. Awaiting your ECM debut!

[@JoshuaPagan]

The intro had me thinking of... "Number 15... Burger King foot lettuce..."

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Epic new Zack upload, now this is swag 😎💯

[@pixelpastiche]

I still absolutely love that video and watch it at least two or three times every few months.

[@paulogolinelli2125]

You're not only a great player, but also seems to be a nice guy sharing so many tips with us. Thank you so much for your videos and your music. I'm studying drums and your playing is something that really inspires me. Keep it up with these great videos. Cheers from your brazilian fan! 🥁

[@personthatguy4172]

“Technically I got burnt out after two days of freshman year, but for dramatic purposes” I FELT THAT I’m only a freshman and it’s still crushing me rn :) have a good day!

[@gamerboss5399]

You think it’s hard now just wait till you’re a sophomore

[@personthatguy4172]

S c h o o l I s n t f u n c l u b

[@Mr.chips_Mc]

bruh you just copied my comment lol

[@personthatguy4172]

@@Mr.chips_Mc I mean.... yes, but no, because it was so much of a mood that I still wanted to say so, especially since I’m tearing myself apart about grades at this very second. :)

[@CARROTMOLD]

ye especially when ur paying thousands of dollars too for an overpriced hobby ; )

[@justingiles743]

Hi Zack just wanted to say thanks bro for putting the fire back in me I played drums for 20years and stoped for the last five years thank God I found you bro now I play every day

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subscribed for 2 years, this is the BEST one yet, hands-down!

[@josephhanrahan4867]

It would be cool to see more of your final year recital!

[@authenticdmp5521]

The main reason I watch his videos he makes me laugh😭😭😭 and he got serious chops

[@jeredalmeida1880]

This man is The Truth! Zack, if you can hear me right now, you're drum game is tight AF!

[@ahmadzaka6455]

Zack is officially my main influence when it comes to the drums fkn LEGEND

[@kafoona]

I was here when you had 4000 subscribers, love you every single video man

[@samuelellis8567]

Bro, you need to drop the full version of Nardis

[@christianvalencia2663]

Post the drum recital! I really dug the Nardis snippet we got, would love to hear more of it!

[@dudeonthemoon3290]

I learned a lot from this video. Have fun, love what you do, be serious when you need to be, and GROW UP!

[@maxonsax1]

You're crazy - Killin' it! Hope to play with you again some time later this year!

[@Th33Blck]

Man, i need the complete video of that recital.

[@robinhoodwasasocialist.1401]

An alternate title for this video could have been: “how I didn’t almost fail my jazz recital.”

[@juanarguijo1139]

Full upload of your recital! pls :)

[@franciscocilia8333]

man you are amazing, I start playng the drums like 4 or 5 months and I love ypur groove and sense of how to play, regards from Mexico!

[@sentinalofyourmom6457]

EVERYONE must practice with a metronome, get it ingrained in your Metrodome, so when you're about to resolve you can come metrohome.

[@Squirrelconga]

It's about TIME that someone said it! 🤭

[@btdoubles4859]

Next thing you know, 10 years from now Zack's gone be the next buddy rich

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who knows hopefully he does become the next

[@frostyflake1128.]

Everytime the video ends i have to rewind it because its always different at the end and I love it

[@Lou-Edrums]

I had the same post show experience- wholesome and inspiring

[@CollinShook]

I support this intro vibe 💯

[@whiteybeats1318]

Anyone else hear that sample and immediately think of MF DOOM

[@DrumforJC18]

You finally answered my question!! Thank you Zack!!

[@katiejanemusic1031]

Your channel has inspired me to pick up percussion again, I'm pretty grateful dude

[@Zyonmusic2]

Well I remember when I was playing jass I kept trying the double-time swing never got it yet

[@neos.h.7892]

laughed out loud properly at 2:38 😂

[@pallindsetmo3393]

Love those metric modulations 😍😍

[@DomPalombiMusic]

Keep on crushing it bro!!! Congrats to ya 😁

[@kennyb5537]

Exactly bro, anyone should be able to be their beautiful self! Thanks so much for sharing your insights. much love bruh you jazz!

[@shaddjimenez4524]

0:24 “I would spend hours practicing in my cold dark practice room...” *GASP* *ALOOOOONNEE.*

[@rfhudy]

Great video and love the breakdown about "using the band as your metronome." Benny Greb talked about doing something similar, in practicing with a metronome, but using the clicks not only as the 1/4 note downbeat on each count, but "misplacing" the click onto the "and" or spacing it off by 1/16, which creates a sense of playing out of time, but still in it, and allowing for some more creative development. Good stuff - really dig your channel!

[@RayAndre]

Your editing is on point bruh

[@cristianmartinez4824]

So we all not gonna talk about the homie playing the lick at 6:11 😅

[@disastermidi1990]

I heard that too lol

[@Shortround8apieSkitsandMore]

I think the “out of time” beat that the guy in the comment was referring to was a dilla beat

[@pederwilkinson8359]

Siiiick!!! You prove it's possible to be a badass musician, or anything else, and still have fun doing it.

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Finally more on this amazing video I may or may not watch daily

[@jackthemusician3998]

Video ideas: Jazz drummer reacts to kid prodigies Jazz drummer writes a metal song P.s. your channel is awesome and I’ve been with you since 50 k! ZackGrooves forever.

[@iforgotmyname2739]

Jazz drummer has broke

[@jwaj]

Jazz drummer is broke

[@briang8579]

Hes played metal before tho

[@jackthemusician3998]

@@briang8579 he played metal, not write metal.

[@briang8579]

@@jackthemusician3998 still then, he played it in his way, you got to see a jazz player playing metal

[@LuckyCharburner]

3:44 sounds like they came from classical music.

[@Johnny.43]

You are so talented!

[@goombagang5080]

You're my favorite drummer, you inspire me so thanks

[@notsprayzz7993]

Yes your the reason ive inproved my grooves and chops

[@zentonic2454]

1:33 man of culture

[@MauroGuedes]

Notification squad!! Keep them chops up, bro! Cheers from Brazil!

[@donovanismrmusic]

Dude you are hilarious and extremely entertaining. Crazy Nasty Good Drumming. Stay Syncopated. Make them get lost. haha Don't stop making videos.

[@TheSMPStudios]

“If peeing you pants is cool, then consider me Miles Davis.” Lady from Happy Gilmore.

[@jachymrataj432]

this guy is so inspirational to me- idrk he is just so incredible drummer...

[@skrounst]

That snare sound though 🔥🔥🔥 🧯🧯🧯

[@CouchEconomyTX]

Back when I actually played j a z z, I would quote the soloist after they hit a lick. That or I’d pop a note on the bass and get peoples attention

[@cvanceter]

Holy shit, I heard Nardis and instantly I was like, "I'VE HEARD THAT SANPLED BEFORE!" It took me listening through the full song, but then it came to me, it was sampled in Madvillain's song Raid. RIP DOOM

[@isaackoperski]

Fantastic video, love the content! And congrats on so many subscribers!

[@QuandaryMusic_]

thanks for the amazing vids zack. ur an inspiration😊

[@iforgotmyname2739]

How did Charlie Parker become Charlie Parker? Someone played the pr0n hub theme at a cutting session

[@alanfruitcake8815]

I am serious because I'm serious. Don't question it *Drifts of into the darkness.

[@michaelbpastor]

Nice overhead shot of the drums👌

[@stevenraparelli3396]

Zach, I subscribed because of your video about your Senior recital. You are an incredible musician and I agree with your friend, your personality definitely shows out in your playing. Teach on. ✌

[@calebflores3029]

he honestly has the best chops in the yt drummer community and that's a fact