Senri Kawaguchi - Zildjian Factory Solo

[@nealsausen4651]

I taught this little girl in the early 2000s at Kozo Suganuma’s Drum School in Yokohama Japan.I was a guest instructor for Kozo and I used to teach at his School for a month or so of each year She was about eight or nine back then and she used to take lessons in a class setting with a group of much older students; teenagers young adults etc. She always showed up with her mom who would sit in the corner like a typical Japanese mother and just watch her daughter take drum lessons! She used to take lessons from me once or twice a week!and she was so serious and focused even back then but she was a nice little girl very respectful extremely cute and a very focused, very quiet, she didn’t talk much but she was very appreciative of the lessons. I remember I was showing her a lot of the FRED GRUBER stuff which I taught everybody in JAPAN back then and she took to it like a duck to water! serious student! she was actually better and learned her lessons better than her older classmates! As I recall!

[@nickjohnstonmusic]

I recently played a show with Senri. She is an absolute gem of a human and true talent :-)

[@dede7449]

I'd sell my soul to see that show

[@bcdrummer1962]

Hey man where did you play was it in Japan? I happen to live in Tokyo as well.

[@apieceofdirt4681]

Nick Johnston You played a show with her or you saw a show with her in it??

[@ryankyungsoocho4291]

He just said he played with her lol

[@lordofthebeltsthereturnoft1127]

Well for once such a comment comes from a real musician and not some kid with 10 subs. It's refreshing.

[@123spleege]

Senri isn't just about speed although she's incredibly fast. she has great control over tempo and is fluid. she also has perfect posture which is so so important. Yoyoka has the same sort of instruction I have noticed. Her posture as well is correct. It seems like the up and coming Japanese drummers really focused on great foundations. So critical!!! Everything starts there. Posture first then kit placement. These girl's know this.

[@pihermoso11]

she is like a female version of akira jimbo.. similar styles

[@vocalpro]

She's so legit. I kinda got sick of average female Drummers getting more attention because they were female and not really a great player. But senri is the real deal. And now as she's aging she's developing deep dynamics and groove. She has earned her place as one of the upcoming world's greats, not because she's female but because she kicks ass.

[@t.m.a6669]

a-yeon ain't got shit on Senri,she don't need to wear lingerie whatnot,pure talent skills and technique

[@DS-xk6yr]

Kinda like Band-Maid. Must be something in the water in Japan.

[@RanetkiFan]

*U said it*

[@CT-Dana]

Yoshiki G to be fair though its not really the girls' fault that they get the attention. Its guys' fault for making a deal out of it and paying attention more when there is less clothes.

[@SY-tb9dj]

I've seen some other "female drummers" on YT (they're just drummers, I don't see people saying "female violinist/pianist" but ok) and most of the times they're just wearing jeans and tank tops. None of them was dressed "sexily", but even if they were, that wouldn't affect their ability to play, if they are actually good musicians. Apart from this, its someone's (mostly guys) fault if they choose what to listen to based on how the performer is dressed. Lastly, Senri is an awesome drummer, there's no need to "validate" her by putting other, mostly imaginary, sexy drummers down to prove that.

[@daniquebaker91]

ive been an "old school " drummer for over 30 years now but i can`t do that ,.... even if my life depended on it pleasure to watch ,... thank you

[@TheVideof4n]

Senri is a beast, she does it all. Been following her for years now.

[@y0Jxckk]

Sean Robinson keep that stuff to yourself mate

[@zeferinix]

Ah, back when she was still making anime drum covers

[@paodomingo]

but she asian..

[@shebrr]

Paolo Domingo aaaaaaannnnnndddddd????!!!!

[@angeltorio7173]

Zeferinix Lihunger K-On!

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

that first hit....you know she meant business. 👍🏼👍🏽

[@fdik0vb]

Ladies and Gentlemen, one of the best drummers in history.

[@suburbanflower]

I'm so happy Zildjian chose Senri as their first musician to perform in the factory. She is one of the best musicians of all time and is still a bit obscure at this moment. It is only a matter of time until she becomes a household name

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

yes indeed like a Tal W. or an Orinthi of guitar it's just going to take a couple more years. and she was only born in 1997 to become a household name especially when she gets a lot more recognition what she's definitely going to do...

[@pd417]

She’s quite good, but listen to Joe Morello

[@riondrumchannel]

I love the fact that a lot of this solo is groove based! She put plenty of chops in there, but there’s always a backbone of a groove, which keeps my head bobbin!!

[@migsdrummer]

I love seeing her face light up with joy towards the end. Awesome young talent.

[@RSpracticalshooting]

That's the best part is seeing her in those moments where she is in pure bliss.

[@blackboss4117]

Listening to her play give me goose bumps! She is an amazing drummer.

[@beepot2764]

I love drum enthusiasts. I'll be the first person to tell you that I know nothing about the technical aspect of her drumming but most of the comments are filled with really passionate drummers. They don't care she's a female they are just pointing out why she's talented ect. Very cool.

[@RanetkiFan]

Man., I wished I had known she was in Norwell, thats less than one hour from me. One om my biggest dreams is to meet Senri ! Hope she made an impression

[@aaronnope5987]

thing i like about senri is that she is very tonal in her drumming. her solos are very musical.

[@GaryAa56]

Senri is amazing behind the drums! She's so fast!

[@MatthewFant]

It's about time, that you guys promoted girls that can actually play. Wow.

[@sammyray423]

Maybe you don't know her well. She was showcase artist for Yamaha Drum at Winter NAMM 2011: Anaheim, CA since she was 14 Y.O. and own her Zildjian Signature Drumstick almost the same time.

[@JasonWelchMusic]

Mattew was giving her a compliment.

[@jukujuku6153]

Senri’s the beast 😍😍

[@frenchexpat5601]

This didn't even cross my mind... I just saw a talented drummer. Boy this modern feminism is seriously starting to get on my nerve.

[@jaydavids6485]

AmorthOfficial - well, after women get to control things for the next 10,000 years... then it will swing back. u better get some patience:)

[@あばババア]

めっちゃ手数多いのに一つ一つの音が綺麗で、抑揚も滑らかで 本当に美しい 今までドラムソロなんて退屈だって思ってたけど、ここまでレベル高いと何回も聴きたくなる

[@kenwoodsmusic]

Incredible!! She's so great, it's scary. Imma pick my jaw up off the floor

[@crearte1]

Love her style and the sound of the drumset is just perfect.

[@drumurr2008]

Who are the a holes that gave it a thumbs down? Jealous? She’s amazing

[@folkeholmberg3519]

Michael Murray Yes and above that

[@raniamaharani7318]

Those are anika's butthurt fanboys 😅

[@mr.commentboi3707]

Michael Murray theyre jealous, and *SEXIST.*

[@insidiosity]

Every video on KZbin gets dislikes. I don't really get it but I wouldn't dwell on it.

[@MetaTaro]

@@Raiona "Sabian employees" www xD

[@fnk8833]

If you can't groove to this then something is seriously wrong. This young lady is definitely the real deal👍👍👍👍💥💥💥

[@gadymarcus2362]

Wow phenomenal sound and talent

[@kaorimiura2657]

The factory tour looks fun. You can see the attachment when you look at the manufacturing process.

[@user-hg3kc4dj7u]

Her skills are getting crazier day by day 😱😱

[@cbbhvjc]

Astonishing! Smooth, fluid, dexterous - light speed hands and feet! Love it when she smiles!

[@bhobo09]

Real Deal super world class drummer her playing is insane! very polite sweet young lady..she is awesome!

[@garys5540]

I've been watch Senri for years. I watched her grow as a drummer. She just keeps improving when I keep thinking she has peaked...What a talent!!

[@mojamo1]

Little Tips: She released 7 mainly CDs. Solo 1st“A La Mode”, 2nd“Buena Vista”, 3rd“Cider - Hard & Sweet-”. And “Kiyo*Sen” Project (Senri with Japanese organist Kiyomi Otaka. Progressive rock fusion!) released 1st“Chocolate Booster”, 2nd“Duology”, 3rd“Trick or Treat”. And, “KKK-Core” of KKK-Core. That's all. Her master is Kozo Suganuma (菅沼孝三). Kozo and Keisuke Komori(小森啓資) are two big drum educator & player in Japan, I think. I wrote same things in Drumeo's video. Sorry.

[@Compoundsafer34]

This shows all the practice done behind the work. Something all people should learn about her perseverance.

[@rmmccarthy1240]

Ferocious and nuanced with beautiful dynamic contrast. Wonderful Senri. Thank you for an excellent post!

[@BudoReflex]

I didn't think that sort of speed, precision and groove was possible. Not all at the same time anyway. Such feel, and at light speed. Enraptured.

[@Mars-]

Ninja on drums🎯🎯🎯 One of best I've ever seen. Male or female. Buddy rich would be proud .👌🔥🔥

[@MrTille]

That smile of pure joy! Awesome!

[@mtvmusicoldschoolhistoryfr8731]

She is so Extreme i don't even bother going, on youtube to visit any other Legend Drummer's co'z this Girl is the Icon star from Japan. This & with her bowing with manner's, it is just the best thing i have ever seen, even i for get to do that after playing a Drum Solo in the street but i do say Thank's have a nice day while Singing on Drum's. I also like how she never flip's or spinning the Drum Stick, like a Heavy metal Drummer, i kind of get sick of that kind of thing to much, from Drummer's i never spin stick's ether, it's because i play in Church a lot & i get no joy out of it. As Long at Senri Kawaguchi Keep's doing her gift's like this she will have me smiling every Drumming Video on Earth.

[@bobnomura2068]

WOW! This is one of the few videos where I've heard the drums with GOOD microphone setup - where you can hear EVERY and ALL of the drum set. The only other performance I recall being recorded so well was a live Chicago concert on DVD where not only the drums but every instrument came through clearly. Of course I can see where Zildjian has to get the recording right to show off their product! The cymbals came through so clearly, especially with headphones! Lastly, it's a tribute to the talent of Senri to be invited, I hope she had a fun time after the performance checking out Massachusetts.

[@yep-that-happened]

Wow, she is amazing. And that snare sounds fantastic.

[@dscarmo]

Her dynamics are way better in 2018 comparing to the 2017 videos in youtube, amazing evolution

[@RC-fw8vg]

Incredibly incredible, can't find anymore words to say it.

[@El_SantoTaco]

shes a fucking savage on those drums...

[@DinoDiLabio]

So is Buddy Rich And Neil Peart.

[@steakmode]

Dino DiLabio your point?

[@lemmystop]

The mix and the tuning... PERFECTION!!! Her playing is AMAZING!

[@zakkrick]

Never know how good you are at something until you try, this is a good example. Keep up the good work

[@nickpruett8022]

Excellent drummer, gender does not matter.

[@jukujuku6153]

Well obviously 😂😂 agreed sexism should be ineffective today and shall be ignored, but cultures around the world haven’t seen the memo yet

[@TronciM]

Of course it doesn't matter, why must musical ability depend on gender? Also I hate people who say females can't hit the drums hard enough, like really? It doesn't take much force at all to hit drums.

[@paulygspeaks7308]

Hmm I think gender has a lot to do with it. Maybe not physically, but quite possibly mentally. How many females drummers do you see that kill it like this lady does? Not many in comparison to males. Traditionally I think females play more of the classical instruments. So in reality, gender does play a role lol. Not to mention male drummers have to work a lot harder for viewers and subs than a “cute” female drummer play a garbage 4/4 beat and getting 10x the subs. But I realize that wasn’t really the point you’re trying to make about gender.

[@MFink-oq5hy]

Gender matters. Not because women are less capable or oppressed but simply because less women are interested in drums. A female drum virtuoso is a rare gem, and she certainly is one. I think a better way to word it would be “she is excellent by any standard”

[@thefirmicutes8471]

M. Fink yeah, people are always interested in what's extraordinary, there's nothing strange with it. So what you said is a point - female drumers get more attention because drums are rather a manly thing, something like football, just that.

[@soramameize]

そういえば、ボストンに来てたってtwitterで言ってましたね‼️ 工場で叩けるなんて羨ましいw

[@williamfilipovich833]

Was introduced to Senri about a year & half ago, by another fellow drummer at a gig we were playing at in Detroit. She has such an incredibly high level drumming IQ! That in my opinion, puts here clearly amongst the best out there! Incredible Drummer!

[@Icepacalapse]

I'd like to see a "behind the scenes" as she walks among a sea of cymbals checking them out and hear her comments.

[@chv307]

This girl is amazing. She's about the best girl drummer I came across.👍

[@poultriarchy]

David Salyers underappreciated comment

[@deanroddey2881]

She's awesome. If you've not seen Anika Niles, check out this video. One of the best drum driven songs I've ever heard and she has an incredible vibe to her playing. Lots of quintuplet stuff which makes it different as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJLIZYmla7Krbqs

[@DS-xk6yr]

And for rock, Akane Hirose. Both girls from Japan.

[@Timinator62]

Kanade Sato is right there too.

[@dledge1]

That was friggen incredible.. 💕💕💕

[@MrNgakakguling2]

Mom this is heaven = yamaha drums + zildjian cymbal + senri playing

[@jasper2point0]

There's a nice nod to Akira Jimbo with his "Guru Guru Labrynth" in there. Very cool.

[@wdrumz]

There has to be, her kit is even kind of set up like him!

[@PedroDVC]

Yamaha + Zildjian = Perfect combination

[@megastation842]

All i can say is Marvelous Drumming nothing else more to say :-) .

[@everonlyallforthee]

Tiny, unassuming, and an all-out beast!

[@kennaquino1648]

It's a pleasure to watch

[@stephmo371]

I randomly came across this but holy shit she just did the drum solo of life dude.

[@carstenmanz3638]

Fantastic solo - top level technics and innovative fillinns. Congratulations!!

[@carstenmanz3638]

would like to see you in vienna/austria - we love top-talented musicans like you :-)

[@FanaticDrummer]

“Damnit Frank... We’re recording get off the floor!”

[@ricknurse7]

Larry, Carl.

[@richardmilligan1410]

I've watched this about 10 times. I'm a bass player that plays drums a little. Her solo is so musical to me and never boring. That mostly concrete room must have been a blast to play in.

[@geordiew2162]

OOOOOOOOOhhhhhh. Yeah Looks like you are having so much fun!!! Thank you Senri. and Zildjiian. SWEET

[@voxcrt]

Spectacular performance!

[@88franko]

Just makes me feel old been watching her videos since the K-ON covers.

[@Calj_Music89]

IT'S ABOUT TIME

[@DavidCarterVideos]

Dislikes from drummers who thought they were the best...until they watched this video. She blows me away every time I watch her and I've been playing drums for over 40 years. She will be a legend in her own lifetime, up there within the ranks of Buddy Rich and all the top drummers the world has seen.

[@MatthiasCorvinu]

Been followin this girl since she was like 6. She has never disappointed. Great work here. Holy hell

[@RoccoSoundTube]

She's simply amazing!

[@VotograV]

inspirational as always!

[@macaranas]

From 1:45 onwards, reminds me so much of the intro to the 'Guru Guru Labrynth' performance by Akira Jimbo + Tetsuo Sakurai - look it up here on YT.

[@19mychaellee71]

That was not 'going off', that was precision sculpting. She left nothing hanging. Absolutely brilliant. Danny ought to buy you a drink.

[@keyboardtek]

She floors me every time I see a new video!

[@danielbolla]

That drum set, dude, it sounded just perfect...

[@Fuzcapp]

3:03 Guy walks past in background on phone, casually unaware of the true greatness playing out a few metres to his left ...

[@-suphur]

Phenom, amazing talent.

[@tazaycharla3426]

Drummers make their solos look so effortless, it's amazing

[@krzi-o5619]

She beat the snot out of them didn’t she ? Man I’ve been following this phenom since she was very little . She just keeps getting better . Nothing stale about her playing , always an awesome display .

[@linkcubuspark]

great drummer! nice kits. location is awesome as well..! :)

[@gustavocamposnoyt]

Great drumming...superb drum and cymbals sound!

[@johnburden3671]

She is incredible. And has anybody noticed how fast she is? The reactions are like "lightning-speed"

[@fridayedat1136]

Senriiii !! It’s been Long time. Did she have her own channel in KZbin? Glad to see Senri comeback! Wow

[@Longshanks1956]

This unassuming young lady is utterly breathtaking.

[@DCdrumrdad1]

If you slow the vid way down and view on a large screen, you’ll notice a very slight and subtle timing error... ...on the placement of the little green amphibian.

[@coachsean9982]

What an amazing drummer

[@bobbydale1938]

Nice ! ! Sounds great !! I hope I can meet her one day

[@jimbrey1138]

Wow! Great touch - really impressive!

[@Twitch_Moderator]

I love that you'redoing this in a dress. Not a common choice to wear. 👍 Also those time signatures? That is incredible. You are a phenominal drummer 😃

[@dennispetruzzelli5956]

Awesome talent. When she comes to the Philadelphia area, I will definitely go see her perform.

[@wdrumz]

Best combo that I use, Yamaha, Evans, and Zildjian = Yes please. ^_^

[@X-men66114]

手数王のエッセンス受け継いでるなあ 脱帽だわ

[@levonpoe]

Oh She is VERY GOOD!

[@didzee002]

Played with heart an soul.Very nice.

[@dwayneaguiar1148]

You are the best.

[@g_y.rtz420]

Man those hihat and ride cymbals sound amazing

[@d.r1499]

Extraordinary :-) .

[@dethkrum13]

Hell yeah🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽she's a badass. Trve talent roight hurr!!!

[@paulforrest6000]

Wow...could listen to her all day..

[@idahoplantguy9027]

What an incredible drummer

[@mjnyc8655]

"More videos from Senri’s visit to come! " I'm so looking forward!

[@mjnyc8655]

Come to think of it, I wonder about Senri's compensation for this. Might it have been money or cymbals?

[@mjnyc8655]

I also wonder about the people and planning behind this. Who set it up?. Who are the unseen in her entourage, scheduling, setting up travel, lodging, doing the cinematography? How many travel with her? I'd like to see a behind-the-scenes video on this.

[@bhobo09]

World Class Jazz Drummer for sure ..she's awesome!

[@jansendimas]

Positive Vibrations from Brazil!

[@malgdrummer]

Brazil have very good drummers too

[@pieuche213]

what a snare sound!!!!! you're so amazing, well done

[@tom-we5vr]

okay... well OK new favorite drum video ! damn