Back in 1996 or early 1997, I saw Virgil do a clinic at a small drum shop in NJ. No one was really aware of who he was. When he was done, everyone in attendance were both excited and looked like they had been hit by a truck. It was truly an incredible sight. He next appeared at the Modern Drummer festival, and everyone knew who he was after that. Great video!
The greatest technical drummer that has ever lived...I like his phrasing and style too. He is a musical genius...I wish he were more well know in the mainstream but my gosh his level is unreal!
It's nice to see Virgil with his own band again, master players, great compositions, with changes as imagined within the music. Virgil is one of my favorites; as a player myself, the music is tight and beautiful.
Virgil and his band have set the bar to a level that will take years to be realized. Saw them last two tours, hoping they show up nearby this time around!
It's amazing to see you play with that grip. I think you have the strongest traditional grip, and of course you've been developed it by.... i don't know, should i said 55 years, or maybe more? And also, i think the Virgil Donati's traditional grip has it own signature, so change it to the match grip, it will be a big lost. (i'm just a little overreacting jajajaja, because i love to see you playing like that) A big hug from Argentina !! You are awesome !
Probably the most slept on drummer ever. Even *Mike Portnoy* thinks he's the best technical drummer around and said he physically can't replicate what Virgil does
This line up came to #laredotx …. #laredo #texas … LAREDOTX 😅… my crazy non famous city!?… 😂 I met these guys and took pics… star struck!! Must have been 2019. I have footage on my facebook….
They came to Dayton, Ohio too, if you can believe that. Only maybe 25-30 people there but it was an amazing show. Had never seen Andre or Junior before. No keyboards on that date. Stellar players.
FEELS LIKE THE RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY IS LOADED. WITH TOO MANY OLD 2 NIAILS 2 BY 4'S WITH TOO M9ANY DEIAD ANIM Mmmm THE RAMP. TIME TO HIT ll😢 outE CRANK & POWER SHIFT OUR IN INTO SECOND--THIRD& GET ON THE HIGH, WHEW!!!! INTO AA. SPEEDSHIFT INTO THE ALMIIGHTY FOURTH WITH RIVETING NOTE OV HIS GTAR CUTTING SO WONDERFULLY THROUGH OUR BRAINS AS WE POLL OVER REFLECTING ON OUR TRUE RIDE OF OUR MDA FREINDSHIP PARADIDDLE OF O @@stevewilcock4767
Aside from the obviously ridiculous skill on display, I always appreciate Virgil’s drum tone. It’s like what I imagine in my mind that I want drums to sound like lol.
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Without any doubt, Virgil is one of a kind. Very few drummers reached that level of mastery of odd times, speed around the drum set, complex linear rhythms/patterns… but somehow the music he plays is quite boring.. always the same, and always very difficult to feel/understand. It would be nice if has a more “music” oriented band not so mathematical…
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Give it up for Virgil and his AMAZING band in the comments! 👇💓
Back in 1996 or early 1997, I saw Virgil do a clinic at a small drum shop in NJ. No one was really aware of who he was. When he was done, everyone in attendance were both excited and looked like they had been hit by a truck. It was truly an incredible sight. He next appeared at the Modern Drummer festival, and everyone knew who he was after that. Great video!
The greatest technical drummer that has ever lived...I like his phrasing and style too. He is a musical genius...I wish he were more well know in the mainstream but my gosh his level is unreal!
It's true: a song is never written. Slowing down this gem breathed new life into an already fine tune. Not better, just different--and fabulous.
It's nice to see Virgil with his own band again, master players, great compositions, with changes as imagined within the music. Virgil is one of my favorites; as a player myself, the music is tight and beautiful.
I’ve been searching for the One since the 90’s when I first listened to VD
What a superstar band, that I had the chance to see live in 2019. Those guys are monsters!
The greatest, surrounding himself with top tier musicians but also humble and great people. What a treat this clip is.
Thank you !
Andre Niere, and Junior Braguinha two brasilian top player music.
It's nice to see and hear Virgil diversify himself it's a refreshing change 👌
Hopefully in the future they'll be a live release of this music, 👍🙏👍🙏☕🍻🍻 great fusion
Virgil and his band have set the bar to a level that will take years to be realized. Saw them last two tours, hoping they show up nearby this time around!
Amazing!
This is gonna be a musical thunderstorm like Vergil says! ♨️👏♨️
It's amazing to see you play with that grip.
I think you have the strongest traditional grip, and of course you've been developed it by.... i don't know, should i said 55 years, or maybe more?
And also, i think the Virgil Donati's traditional grip has it own signature, so change it to the match grip, it will be a big lost.
(i'm just a little overreacting jajajaja, because i love to see you playing like that)
A big hug from Argentina !!
You are awesome !
Finally they're back :)
Drum Channel mixing is always top notch!!!
Superb drumming, strong music .. from France .
Amazing! So great!:)
yes sir!!! cool video ✌️😃👍
The funny thing is that he said in an interview with Mike Dolbear that if he were to start over he would play matched grip.
Wow. Great music!!!
It sounds like a two or three bar pattern with a sixteenth note shuffle on top. The first bit maybe 16/13.
He was awesome with Steve vai
Probably the most slept on drummer ever. Even *Mike Portnoy* thinks he's the best technical drummer around and said he physically can't replicate what Virgil does
very cool
This line up came to #laredotx …. #laredo #texas … LAREDOTX 😅… my crazy non famous city!?… 😂 I met these guys and took pics… star struck!! Must have been 2019. I have footage on my facebook….
They came to Dayton, Ohio too, if you can believe that. Only maybe 25-30 people there but it was an amazing show. Had never seen Andre or Junior before. No keyboards on that date. Stellar players.
My peon brain can't understand this music, but I appreciate the ridiculous musicianship!
Same. The guy plays on a completely different frequency than I do but I enjoy watching him perform.
You don't need to understand something to enjoy it - ultimately, is there anything to understand? If you enjoy it, that's what counts.
Saw Virgil do a clinic in my home town.He has a mind bending technique,quite unique.A real joy to watch.
Thank you.
FEELS LIKE THE RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY IS LOADED. WITH TOO MANY OLD 2 NIAILS 2 BY
4'S WITH TOO M9ANY DEIAD ANIM
Mmmm
THE RAMP. TIME TO HIT ll😢 outE CRANK & POWER SHIFT OUR IN INTO SECOND--THIRD& GET ON THE HIGH, WHEW!!!! INTO AA. SPEEDSHIFT INTO THE ALMIIGHTY FOURTH WITH RIVETING NOTE OV HIS GTAR CUTTING SO WONDERFULLY THROUGH OUR BRAINS AS WE POLL OVER REFLECTING ON OUR TRUE RIDE OF OUR MDA FREINDSHIP PARADIDDLE OF O @@stevewilcock4767
It’s like they are playing in the ti e signature of Pi
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Aside from the obviously ridiculous skill on display, I always appreciate Virgil’s drum tone. It’s like what I imagine in my mind that I want drums to sound like lol.
Junior Braguinha - Goat
I hope they come to Florida, and play some Allan Holdsworth music.
Really catchy songs! I’m awake at 3 am after listening this at 8 pm because so catchy! Yeah nah. Torch all fusion.
Dear Drum channel, Kindly share the other sonic "weapons" of Virgil, and what model is his MacBook, SE Mic specs and all of that. Thank you!
It's in the full documentary! 😉 Watch all of that on ➡ drumchannel.com
im curious to see if Virgil is serious to switch to matched grip?!?!?! 😎👍 🥁🎹
Is there a pay-per-view option? (and a direct link to this documentary)
The full documentary is available for subscribed members on ➡ drumchannel.com! We have a 50% sale off all memberships right now with no coupon needed!
Direct link: www.drumchannel.com/episodes/the-virgil-donati-band-rehearses-at-drum-channel/
its actually if there were nothing!!
Anyone know what snare is he playing?
13
Ok
But the songs??
Without any doubt, Virgil is one of a kind. Very few drummers reached that level of mastery of odd times, speed around the drum set, complex linear rhythms/patterns… but somehow the music he plays is quite boring.. always the same, and always very difficult to feel/understand. It would be nice if has a more “music” oriented band not so mathematical…
Switch to match grip now before you damage your hands further.