As hard as every other drummer has gone in this series, nobody has played to the song like Ash. He’s capable of impressing you with his chops, and he chose not to. That’s badass.
Yea, I get it.. I'm a fan of Jeff Pocaro, who never did a drum solo or a very busy fill... I definitely don't care for the flash, especially like where somebody puts a dirty Ash drum stick in their mouth and clicks it with another stick thinking that is drumming... but, in this case, a couple more notes would have been nice. I think the point of this show is to show the drums ( drummers), right? BUt, Idk.. not showing is also showing.. so, to each their own. I like his drumming, and I like that he enjoys drumming
I enjoyed this performance and drumming more than every video posted by Zildjian live. It's nice to hear a tight pocket. The internet is flooded with EVERYONE soloing all over the place now on every instrument.
Ash doesn’t actually really have chops (I’ve had a lesson with the dude), so not sure what you’re talking about there without back up… but agreed he plays to the song like no one
0:34 it’s genius to let the scramble-thingy-cymbal sizzle in that space rather than playing a mega braggadadiddlelifumpthump-fill. Such a statement about minimalism to start of the song. It’s like “hello Zildjans, space is also music, Imma sho ya,” Then he goes on to do a silent drum solo when it’s his time to shine, 4:26, using 10 note for two bars. Amazing and brave choices of fills for a zildjan performance. Well done Ash, well done. 5:55 6:06...
This song has some serious Earth, Wind and Fire with Stevie Wonder vibes, something funky from the cool '70s. And that empty fill at 4:28 so much tension and release in that. Ash Soan is a drummer for the ages, groove on him is unlimited honestly.
I love that people are reacting to Ash’s use of space in his fills. It makes that shit much funkier. It’s such a nice change of pace from guys and gals filling up every single space of every single bar.
This is the definition of serving the song. LESS IS MORE!!! That fill near the end was absolutely amazing even though it was one of the most simple fills. Just goes to show how important being in the pocket and having great feel is.
Perfectly said Brandon! I could not agree more with you!! Less is always more and Ash is def King 🤴 of that. Losing yourself in the pocket and locking in like that is something you're born with. We should set out clocks to Ash's timing in a pocket.
LYRICS FOR "Wait A Minute" by Robert Sput Searight Wait a minute, just before you lose it Understand you're tripping on a cocktail of delusion Wait a minute You're gonna need someone to validate your extra shit Validate it Now it seems so amplified How do you even justify the way that you treat me? Oh baby, well I told you time and again Since way before the beginning But you go and act like you don't know what's good Tell me, what am I supposed to believe? You try my soul Acting like I'm not supposed to leave You know you shoulda known Tell me, what are we supposed to do?(x2) You know we had it all Wait a minute You know that your family is on my side Hey, in a minute You know they turn on you Cause they know that I'm justified I can't help it Cause I'm created, know my purpose ____? And it seems so amplified How do you even justify the way that you treat me? And I told you time and again Since way before the beginning Tell me, what am I supposed to believe?(x2) What am I supposed to believe?(x2)
@@JarKaze I know! I went to see them in Amsterdam and the band that Lukather and Williams have gathered is making them feel and sound more vital than they have in quite some time. I was a big fan of Shannon Forrest on drums as well, but this group of musicians seem to just gel and have so much fun. All for it!
The whole audio crew for this series need raises and bonuses. The mix is amazing and it blows me away how unbelievably clean it is! Thank you all for this.
What an unbelievable piece of music! I got chills down my spine, expecting some chops and drum features, but I'm very pleasantly surprised by this overwhelming display of art.
As a session drummer, Ash has this style that’s incredible at highlighting the OTHER musicians that he’s playing with. He’s never flashy or complicated for the sake of being fancy; instead every hit and every SPACE is thoroughly thought out in order to highlight the song itself better. Not to mention, the amount of time and detail he spends perfecting his drum tone is insane. Sometimes it’s harder to be simpler, as opposed to more complicated. Ash brings that to a whole new level, and it’s incredible.
The spirit of Jeff Porcaro is with Ash! OUTSTANDING performance... and THAT fill at 4:24 A lesson about the concept: LESS IS MORE. Space and Time. Phenomenal!
I love how when he plays he makes himself sound great but also makes everyone else sound great. You can hear everyone perfectly. His playing is individualistic and supportive at the same time. He’s the perfect drummer!!
So tasteful, so locked in...that suspended moment at 4:30...yow, There's nothing else like these Zildjian live session...the musicianship, the sense of community and mutual appreciation. And serious props to the band...Sput right now MIGHT be the hardest working man in show business.
This is absolutely amazing… Ash played 1/10 of the notes played by the other drummers in these meetings, but everybody was shaking their head and the feel was beautiful… the last fill before coming at the end: a masterpiece!
Cant stop watching this Performance... Goes to show you the POWER of a long rest ( not playing the notes) and still keeping perfect Time; not a easy task. Tx. J.p.
This guys pocket.... great feel. Subtle snare ghosts, great interaction with the band. Really playful parts too, not to mention excellent choice of rests.
It's so simple yet so beautiful. Feels like, "yeah, I'm cool already, so I don't have to do anything cooler than this to impress you." It doesn't mean he can't, He chooses not to do it.
This man is a SUPERSTAR!!! And I must say, this whole band is full of SUPERSTARS!!! The host is a SUPERSTAR!!! And so is everyone else who made these Zildjian Live sessions!
I could watch this over and over again. So groovy, so funky. Love the singer and of course Ghost Note. And Ash that special fill is so amazing...Thank you guys for that.
Holy crap...! What on earth just happened at 4:25...?! Quite possibly one of the most outrageous drum fills I've ever heard... and with hardly a note played.
I like the idea that someone in the audience was just so moved by the music that they whipped out a mic and just started wailing
Nah man that was planned, you can’t let just anyone grab a mic 😂😂😂
lol this is a funny comment maybe you didn’t watch the video when he sang a full song
@@SMEWTHjazz Don't try to take the idea away from him you monster
A fill with no fill...... Awesome! The simplicity....
@@manuenes1 less is more.
Watched it twice already. So good!
Drumeo same here 💯🥁🔥
Hi, @Drumeo. Could you take Ash to make a video for your channel? It would be fantastic. Thanks!
Ditto Drumeo Doooodes!!!!
@@BEATLES998 I totally agree with what you're saying!!
Agreeee
"you did a fill, with no fill" so damn truee
I know! It was just gross! Let the room breathe on the break and he just comes in boom boom boom on the bass then pop the snare. 🤤😭😭🔥
@@chadwaltenberg5954ash soan is good what are you talking about?
That editing in the beginning was great. The way the room filled up while he was the only thing at regular speed in the frame.
Adding this to my bag.
The video work is just as tripping as the music. DAMN...
Great catch!!
Was just about to comment on that. Loved this!
2 camera job overlaying each other?
As hard as every other drummer has gone in this series, nobody has played to the song like Ash. He’s capable of impressing you with his chops, and he chose not to. That’s badass.
Yea, I get it.. I'm a fan of Jeff Pocaro, who never did a drum solo or a very busy fill... I definitely don't care for the flash, especially like where somebody puts a dirty Ash drum stick in their mouth and clicks it with another stick thinking that is drumming... but, in this case, a couple more notes would have been nice. I think the point of this show is to show the drums ( drummers), right?
BUt, Idk.. not showing is also showing.. so, to each their own. I like his drumming, and I like that he enjoys drumming
This video is up there with Stanley Randolph’s performance for sure
@@kilmoturtles1 these videos are ultimately here to showcase zildjian cymbals.
I enjoyed this performance and drumming more than every video posted by Zildjian live. It's nice to hear a tight pocket. The internet is flooded with EVERYONE soloing all over the place now on every instrument.
Ash doesn’t actually really have chops (I’ve had a lesson with the dude), so not sure what you’re talking about there without back up… but agreed he plays to the song like no one
0:34 it’s genius to let the scramble-thingy-cymbal sizzle in that space rather than playing a mega braggadadiddlelifumpthump-fill. Such a statement about minimalism to start of the song. It’s like “hello Zildjans, space is also music, Imma sho ya,” Then he goes on to do a silent drum solo when it’s his time to shine, 4:26, using 10 note for two bars. Amazing and brave choices of fills for a zildjan performance. Well done Ash, well done.
5:55
6:06...
Ash Soan brings more pocket than a store full of cargo shorts. Simply incredible.
Pocket deeper than the Pacific 🔥
oh hi anthony
Deeper than the Mariana Trench
Damn right.
Award for notes 'not' played. This guy is a SPACE connoisseur
YOU DID A FILL, WITH NO FILL 😍
Love that Ash Soan just looks like he's having the time of his life up there
Dude, Ash's sound is the definition of "less is more." I can't imagine it sounding any better than this.
that sax solo deserves some more love too
That so minimal but perfect drum fill around 4:23 just magic.....
Less is more right....! 👌
Hold on. So i don't have to cram every millisecond with notes?
@@Drummer1000George If you can do it in an amazing way, go for it...
Dude built the tension like anyone else
Let them wait for it…….
Really redefining the concept of "less is more"! THAT FILL WAS AMAZING
What fill or lack of fill is everyone talking about time stamp please
@@srod2987 4:28
The audacity of that fill , ash leaving space for the rest of us to catch up !
Ash soan!!!!!!! Yeeeaaaahhh!!!!
Kwwkwkw ad bng iqbal dong
This song has some serious Earth, Wind and Fire with Stevie Wonder vibes, something funky from the cool '70s. And that empty fill at 4:28 so much tension and release in that. Ash Soan is a drummer for the ages, groove on him is unlimited honestly.
Ash Soan, the real Space Cowboy.
I always come back to this video for that fill with no fill.🔥🔥🔥
I love that people are reacting to Ash’s use of space in his fills. It makes that shit much funkier. It’s such a nice change of pace from guys and gals filling up every single space of every single bar.
Dennis Chambers in November. Can't freakin wait.
👍 Man, Dennis is gonna kill it!
F yes!
If you haven't seen Gergo before, he's just as good!
😲😲😲😲
The love among musicians is like no other earthly connection.
That's the first time I've seen 'negative space' used by a drummer. Genius.
Is it just me or is that one totally god-tier drum mix
Already nearly 100 likes and it hasn't even started.
This is the definition of serving the song. LESS IS MORE!!! That fill near the end was absolutely amazing even though it was one of the most simple fills. Just goes to show how important being in the pocket and having great feel is.
Perfectly said Brandon! I could not agree more with you!! Less is always more and Ash is def King 🤴 of that.
Losing yourself in the pocket and locking in like that is something you're born with. We should set out clocks to Ash's timing in a pocket.
“Wait a minute” I can already tel this gonna be fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
What a class, what a style, what a personality... "You did a fill, with no fill..." A giant 😁💪💪💪👏👏👏
the dude plays nowt at 4 mins 25 and has everyone in the palm of his hand, thats class, the ultimate musicianship.
LYRICS FOR "Wait A Minute" by Robert Sput Searight
Wait a minute, just before you lose it
Understand you're tripping on a cocktail of delusion
Wait a minute
You're gonna need someone to validate your extra shit
Validate it
Now it seems so amplified
How do you even justify the way that you treat me?
Oh baby, well I told you time and again
Since way before the beginning
But you go and act like you don't know what's good
Tell me, what am I supposed to believe?
You try my soul
Acting like I'm not supposed to leave
You know you shoulda known
Tell me, what are we supposed to do?(x2)
You know we had it all
Wait a minute
You know that your family is on my side
Hey, in a minute
You know they turn on you
Cause they know that I'm justified
I can't help it
Cause I'm created, know my purpose ____?
And it seems so amplified
How do you even justify the way that you treat me?
And I told you time and again
Since way before the beginning
Tell me, what am I supposed to believe?(x2)
What am I supposed to believe?(x2)
lyrics by the legendary louis cato! sput wrote the tune tho
OC DC Thanks bro 🙏🏻
Deadlllyyyy
This is the man I’d love to see play drums with Toto. One of the best grooves and master of space in the business!
funny enough, Sput is the one playing with Toto right now!
@@JarKaze I know! I went to see them in Amsterdam and the band that Lukather and Williams have gathered is making them feel and sound more vital than they have in quite some time. I was a big fan of Shannon Forrest on drums as well, but this group of musicians seem to just gel and have so much fun. All for it!
If you don’t understand how pocket works after watching this watch it again
Would rather see that than chops honestly ,pockets are tickets to outerspsce
@@7Logik chops become boring after 30s 😂
I wanted to underline the attention with which Mononeon performs the slide perfectly in sync with Ash's break.
Amazin and Lovely
The whole audio crew for this series need raises and bonuses. The mix is amazing and it blows me away how unbelievably clean it is! Thank you all for this.
his timing is just PERFECT
"you did a fill with no fill" - The best moment 😂
Finally the groove king has descended from his windmill. This man makes it so you can't help but move.
What an unbelievable piece of music! I got chills down my spine, expecting some chops and drum features, but I'm very pleasantly surprised by this overwhelming display of art.
As a session drummer, Ash has this style that’s incredible at highlighting the OTHER musicians that he’s playing with. He’s never flashy or complicated for the sake of being fancy; instead every hit and every SPACE is thoroughly thought out in order to highlight the song itself better. Not to mention, the amount of time and detail he spends perfecting his drum tone is insane.
Sometimes it’s harder to be simpler, as opposed to more complicated. Ash brings that to a whole new level, and it’s incredible.
Not a day goes by without hearing Ash on some song on some radio station. That says a lot about the scope of his career.
Yep. Chops may impress the ones who understand them. Groove and feel impresses everyone. Well done, Ash.
This song doesnt need any fancy fills , just the groove itself is enough to put you in a neckbrace
I'm loving the simple straightforward drumming and don't me get started on that vocalist!
Came for the drums. Stayed for the goosebumps delivered by Nathan Myers. Power, precision, my god what a trip this was.
The spirit of Jeff Porcaro is with Ash!
OUTSTANDING performance... and THAT fill at 4:24
A lesson about the concept: LESS IS MORE. Space and Time. Phenomenal!
Good Lord! That shuffle groove is inhuman!
He's one of our national treasures :D
I love how when he plays he makes himself sound great but also makes everyone else sound great. You can hear everyone perfectly. His playing is individualistic and supportive at the same time. He’s the perfect drummer!!
This dude is the definition of TIGHT, absolute legend
That sneaky little roll at 1:59 had me lauging out loud... so good!
What a killer performance man...
Drumfullness personified as the humble Ash chooses to “unfill the fill”. What a moment!
"Unfill the fill" I like that and so true! Ash has got pockets like it's nobody's damn business. This whole performance is just pure class.
Unfill the fill - beautifully stated .
That non-fill fill solo thing. Holy crap. Also dude only need one "crash", one "ride" and one "hi-hat" in his setup. Man after my own heart.
So tasteful, so locked in...that suspended moment at 4:30...yow, There's nothing else like these Zildjian live session...the musicianship, the sense of community and mutual appreciation. And serious props to the band...Sput right now MIGHT be the hardest working man in show business.
Ash straight dances with the drummss and we loooove it!
There are people who have never seen this video, but no one who has seen it only once.
Incredible!! Best thing I’ve heard or watched in years!
A S H!!!!!! I FREAKIN LOVE HOW HE JUST GROOVES OFF THE CHART!!!
Thank you Zildjian for the spectacular show!!
Ash is just a pure joy to watch and learn from. His simplicity and pocket hit just right.
Gotta love Ash Soan, unedeniable groove and finesse.
A good example you don’t need to play many notes to be considered one of the best drummers.
Omg I need this on spotify😭❤️ EVERYTHING IS BALANCED! THE VOICE, SAX, SYNTHS, DRUMS, BASS, GUITAR!
SPOTIFY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! when ?
This is absolutely amazing… Ash played 1/10 of the notes played by the other drummers in these meetings, but everybody was shaking their head and the feel was beautiful… the last fill before coming at the end: a masterpiece!
Cant stop watching this Performance...
Goes to show you the POWER
of a long rest ( not playing the notes) and still keeping perfect
Time; not a easy task.
Tx. J.p.
0:38 I was locked in from that moment.
This guys pocket.... great feel. Subtle snare ghosts, great interaction with the band. Really playful parts too, not to mention excellent choice of rests.
Man.. i LOVE these Zildjian lives!... Ash is so kool and everyone else who've performed, cant wait to see the next 2!!
Thats how you play the POCKET!!!... keep it solid and feeling awesome .... Love it ASH!!
4:30 I blurt wow out loud and rewatched like 10times, Omg it’s dope
DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP in the pocket! Powerful exclamations through silence and perfectly timed hits!
Please Zildjian, *We NEED all of these on Vinyl!!!!*
You can play 1000 notes in a second and sound like a genius but only Ash Soan can play nothing and sound like a God
Only ?..
This and Gergo are my favorite performances. Well done everyone!!
What a solid drummer! What a solid guy!
It's so simple yet so beautiful. Feels like, "yeah, I'm cool already, so I don't have to do anything cooler than this to impress you." It doesn't mean he can't, He chooses not to do it.
This man is a SUPERSTAR!!! And I must say, this whole band is full of SUPERSTARS!!! The host is a SUPERSTAR!!! And so is everyone else who made these Zildjian Live sessions!
That break somewhere in the middle was epic! And Ash Soans “mix” is just so good.
Silence is so powerful!!!!!! hell yeah!
I could watch this over and over again. So groovy, so funky. Love the singer and of course Ghost Note. And Ash that special fill is so amazing...Thank you guys for that.
Man, what beautiful space Ash gave that music. And he knew how to drive the band. Wonderful.....
Holy crap...! What on earth just happened at 4:25...?! Quite possibly one of the most outrageous drum fills I've ever heard... and with hardly a note played.
That snare is absolutely filthy
Yea, super great! Loved the "no fill"! Loved that Stantion loved it as well.
That’s how to play if you want to be a studio legend. Beautiful 👌🏻
Great feeling Ash Soan pocket Blessing Ash Soan God is good.
4:20 gave me huge goosebumps. WOO! Ash is amazing.
It’s great to see Crowley respecting some amazing drumming! Ash was a pocket master on this hands down!
crowley probably waitin for some drummer there and pitch some offering to be the best drummer in exchange of their souls
Who is this Crowley? Producer?
Ash Soan. Showing the world that groove is king and swing is for winners.
Yeahhhhhhhh!!!! So so so so so good!!!
These kats are the truth!!!!
Wonderful as always! This series has encouraged me to dust off the sticks. Keep it going! - your friendly, neighborhood drumming psychiatrist
The tension at 4:31 is incredible. Bravo!
I honestly just can’t with this entire series. Every single one is just too damned good
It’s the epitome of classy tasteful playing, as we’d expect. Inspirational and tasty.
"You did that fill, with no fill !!! And it was OOOOOOOOHHH! " LOVE IT !!!! Ash is the Pino Paladino of drums. TASTE.
I’m a simple dude, I see Ash Soan, I click
Such a wonderful vibe… the best part is watching how much fun Ash is having.
Yessssssss Just the Music......Please Bring It Back to Just The Music and Not the gimmicks....let it breathe...
Pocket goin craazzzyyyy 🔒 🔐 🔥🔥🔥
Ash Soan. So good. One of the best. This series is great!!!