Alien Hip Hop is a proggy fusion classic. I can't help laughing looking at Donati make it look so easy. I have no words for how much I respect what Virgil has achieved in drumming. Completely on his own level, mindblowing.
This video could be called "The most technically advanced drummer to ever live giving one of the best performances of his life... and his band mates are pretty good too".
High five! Bassist Doug Shreeve is in a class of his own. Unfortunately he stopped playing professionally not long after this video was made and has gone completely off the radar.
Stumbled on this after checking out Simon hosford via little river band. This is just amazing. Absolutely love this. Fantastic musicianship. I am sending this on to every musician I know. Bloody amazing
The Pearl drums really sound great here. Virgil has always had a knack of getting a great drum sound and really knows how to pull the sound out of his drums and cymbals. That said I think his best sound was when he was playing Paiste and Sonor and least impressive was the Remo era, (although he still sounded great even on the Remos)
Wow...what can one say but just unbelievable & awesome. Very humbled to have had the privilege to have worked with 3 of the band. Thanks for the upload Hoss
@@RocknJazzer He just disappeared after a few club gigs posted on RUclips.His fretboard shows all the practice!I’ve never seen that kind of wear before.Almost looks roasted lol
Casually playing live in 11/16 like it's nothing... this is ludicrous! I got Serious Young Insects on CD back in 2001 and it remains one of my favourite albums of all time.
Oh man, what an upload!! What have I done to deserve this!? Thanks so much. What a treat. ❤️ Great sound too. A lot o live recordings sound dirty, not this one. 💎
I've watched this performance countless times by now. It's absolutely flawless. The sound is immaculate, the playing is stellar, the material kicks so much ass. This may mostly be music for musicians, but it's absolute top shelf.
Out of the haze would've been an absolute ripper with the bass solo followed by the killer arpeggio section. What a chord progression. Maybe OTVs next tour at the end of the year? 😜
Doug is such an imposing presence on stage . He was born to physically dominate the bass in a way that is not possible for others . His sound is big because he is a big man with huge hands . His bass bends to his every command . I don't think you could teach anyone how to play what we are listening to here.
Absolutely agreed 100%. Sadly, Doug appears to have left the music scene not long after this performance and has chosen to disappear and remain silent. Of course his health and well being are paramount, but his loss to the music community is huge for all the reasons you cite. He is one of the true greats of the modern electric bass and totally unique in his own way like Jaco, Stanley Clarke, Jimmy Haslip, Bunny Brunel, and Jeff Berlin are.
Simon Hosford.... you're a force of nature brother. Fantastic guitar work here man. You're all musical powerhouses. Thanks for bringing this to those of us who value the complexity and dynamics of this amazing music. Be good brother...
I'm watching this AGAIN after watching it half a dozen times last month. I have to say my fav moment is Turcio's solo on Thinking Stone. Virgil digs in so hard and Turcio seem to push him to new levels, totally awe inspiring!! Thanks Hos, for making this available, a landmark event for instrumental music in Australia and the world.
I am amazed/glad people are seeing this show now! Having seen him live back in the day AND owning the actual On The Virg album... man... so many great melodies and crazy grooves, top notch musicians. *cheers*
Thanks for posting this show. Everyone is killing it and bassist Doug Shreeve is in a class of his own. Sadly, it appears that he appears to have stopped performing shortly after this tour.
The incomparably brilliant and gifted DOUG SHREEVE on bass, especially KILLING IT on "Eternity" at 40:40. In a class of his own, Doug sadly quit playing professionally not long after this tour. COME BACK DOUG!
I was there at this performance - Melbourne (Doncaster?) the whole band carved it up totally. Simon you were absolutely on fire that night, as captured in this video. Not only that, you were a total gentleman talking enthusiastically to fans afterwards, so much positive energy. Hope you're going well now..
Yeah right. That song would be perfect to open the show. Dessert Girl is a cool song, but man, it's On The f *** Virg, play the OTV songs! Serious Young Insects is my favorite prog metal/jazz fusion whatever in the world.
One of the best things has ever happened in history of modern music. They all play different tine signatures and yet the outcome is pleasantly harmonious. Shut out to Doug being on BEAST mode on the bass.
reminds me at times of Richie Kotzen's Inner Galactic Fusion Experience back from 1995, and his fusion collab albums with Greg Howe from 1996 and 1997... how ahead of their time were they
Interestingly, I'm here after watching an interview with Bruno Valverde, drummer for the Smith/Kotzen project. He says in the interview that he was discovered by members of the band Angra playing a Virgil cover. I'm really enjoying this ´´new´´ discovery
Dude, I'm so happy discovering this, thank you SO MUCH for this upload!!! Probably one of the best live footage i've ever seen with Virgil playing some of my favorites from Planet X and his solo carrer. I've always dreamt with a Planet X live dvd, this somehow gets closer to this dream than anything I've ever found of live footage with those songs. REALLY, THANK YOU!!!!!
Because they know what tyey are playing &what tey realy need ,and ofcourse Mr "DONATI"is here with us😂👏👏👏👏😂🙏👉yes s s s ssss.....masterpiece of the masterpieces in whowly times&awesome indeed☄👑🌸🌹💖🌹🍃🕊💚☝holylove🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Awesome, memory lane! I remain eternally gutted that you guys never released that show with Evri you filmed at the Evelyn before the record came out, that lineup and those tunes were magical. I had a dodgy bootleg of that show that remained my favorite piece of recorded music until somebody stole my stereo with the tape in the deck. Love ya work mate!
Yep, must have seen nearly every one of those shows at the Evelyn over 1997, before I moved overseas in 98. 20 years later, now that I'm back in Aus, I'd drive 20+ hours to see them play again in Melbourne. Although the Grainstore (from the mid-80's) is now well and truly gone. You would think that in today's world of sharing parts over the interweb, and the last 2 years of few performances, there'd be a host of music stored up awaiting release. Fingers crossed, eh?
Wow, thank you for uploading this. I had been searching for the dvd for years but could never find it. Although I still would like a copy, I can at least finally watch this great performance. 😃
For my Musical preference, this is one of the most amazing performances I've seen. To put this into perspective, since 1970, I've been to more big stadium shows than I can count. This feature is exciting throughout!
Wow! Thanks to Spotify I just stumbled upon this music. I must say that I love it. I've never been much into heavy metal. But this blend of heavy metal and Jazz is really killing it. I couldn't stop watching this. All of the musicians are badasses without question! Bravo!! I'm now a new fan!
Alien Hip Hop is a proggy fusion classic. I can't help laughing looking at Donati make it look so easy.
I have no words for how much I respect what Virgil has achieved in drumming. Completely on his own level, mindblowing.
This video could be called "The most technically advanced drummer to ever live giving one of the best performances of his life... and his band mates are pretty good too".
A me piace anche molto il bassista fa dei giri con il basso unici molto bravo 🎉🎉
Doug Shreeve on bass. Love his growl sound 💪 That man is a shining gem!
High five! Bassist Doug Shreeve is in a class of his own. Unfortunately he stopped playing professionally not long after this video was made and has gone completely off the radar.
Serious Young Insects has been, and will remain, one of my all time favourite albums. Trailblazing music.
Mindblowing, those musicians, ho my...and Virgil proves again he is not from Earth.
100%
He's from Planet X 😉
This may be the greatest performance of any live musicians ever. WTF!!!!!!!!!! mind blown
Stumbled on this after checking out Simon hosford via little river band. This is just amazing. Absolutely love this. Fantastic musicianship. I am sending this on to every musician I know. Bloody amazing
I could not agree more. Sensational!
WTF?? "Shredder" Simon Hosford was in the Little River Band??
Wow that drum solo Me, Myself & I was mind blowing. Never heard drums being played that masterfully...
Holy crap, intense music from another dimension. Why Virgil left Pearl drums is beyond me. This kit sounds way better than any DW kit.
its plain economics ....the highest payer gets the honey !
This can't be real.
Real shit down under
It’s not. It’s Memorex.
It is bro 😅😊😊
😂😂😂😂 All right. From universe...
I was there and it was unreal and real at the same time.
Those Pearl drums kicks the dw’s all day long.. great sounding kit 🤘
Wow
The Pearl drums really sound great here. Virgil has always had a knack of getting a great drum sound and really knows how to pull the sound out of his drums and cymbals. That said I think his best sound was when he was playing Paiste and Sonor and least impressive was the Remo era, (although he still sounded great even on the Remos)
My thought exactly
But neither can touch the Genista's 😊
Wow...what can one say but just unbelievable & awesome. Very humbled to have had the privilege to have worked with 3 of the band. Thanks for the upload Hoss
jesus christ that bass player
Yerp.
Doug Shreeve
Astonishing!!
One of rare bassist who can tolerate Virgil!!
@@RocknJazzer He just disappeared after a few club gigs posted on RUclips.His fretboard shows all the practice!I’ve never seen that kind of wear before.Almost looks roasted lol
Casually playing live in 11/16 like it's nothing... this is ludicrous! I got Serious Young Insects on CD back in 2001 and it remains one of my favourite albums of all time.
Virgil is the greatest drummer to ever sit on a throne!!! This is an amazing group of musicians right here!!!
Thomas Lang is better
That bass player... OMG... Absolute killer. Never heard something like this. Out of this world.
Doug Shreeve, he’s been on a lot of Virgil’s projects
Listen Magma band, from France. If you Don t know. Is some difference but is amazing.
Amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This is like listening to Planet X... but on steroids! Amazing! Out of this world!
Wow thanks for uploading the last part! What an absolute perfect show! Alien Hip Hop!!!
You're welcome William. Thanks for pointing out the upload fault 🤘
Great bass sound and playing. So many jazz bass players have a crappy thin tone - this has BASS! Great band.
Oh man, what an upload!! What have I done to deserve this!? Thanks so much. What a treat. ❤️ Great sound too. A lot o live recordings sound dirty, not this one. 💎
What an incredible performance!!!
That guitar solo from Pyramids on Mars is the best shit I've ever heard. EVER, PERIOD.
Not enough like buttons for this.
Fantastic!
Thank you so much !
Oh Planet X🔥🔥🔥🔥
Still the best prog project EVER!
This Fantastic💫💫💫💫💫
BEAUTIFUL ...This set should be an ALBUM!!... Unity and determination ...Inspiring.
Incredible and original fusion...
Thank you for uploading the show man !!! I'm from Brazil and couldn't find anywere !!!
One of the absolute best concert I've heard, and Doug Shreeve is just pure magic! ❤🔥
Absolutely. Strangely and sadly, not long after this tour Doug Shreeve gave up playing bass professionally, a loss for his fans and the music world.
Sounds Awwwwsome !!
It´s like a musical storm!!
Jazz-Rock isn't dead. It just smells funny.
Zappa
Mark Wingfield, Asaf Sirkis, Sean Wayland
Great quotes from Frank Zappa jazz is not dead it just smells funny
I've watched this performance countless times by now. It's absolutely flawless. The sound is immaculate, the playing is stellar, the material kicks so much ass.
This may mostly be music for musicians, but it's absolute top shelf.
Out of the haze would've been an absolute ripper with the bass solo followed by the killer arpeggio section. What a chord progression. Maybe OTVs next tour at the end of the year? 😜
So true, love that song! Could not find it anywhere
Brilliant brilliant brilliant! So good, so inspiring!
Awesome stuff. I seen you guys in 99 at Brisbane. I'll never forgot that show. It was amazing 😁
So beautiful! I love every second of this masterpiece of a concert.
What an awesome performance ... bass sound is killing everything 🙂
Bassist Doug Shreeve is in a class all his own.
Tks. Perfect show. Really nice 👍
Doug is such an imposing presence on stage . He was born to physically dominate the bass in a way that is not possible for others . His sound is big because he is a big man with huge hands . His bass bends to his every command . I don't think you could teach anyone how to play what we are listening to here.
Absolutely agreed 100%. Sadly, Doug appears to have left the music scene not long after this performance and has chosen to disappear and remain silent. Of course his health and well being are paramount, but his loss to the music community is huge for all the reasons you cite. He is one of the true greats of the modern electric bass and totally unique in his own way like Jaco, Stanley Clarke, Jimmy Haslip, Bunny Brunel, and Jeff Berlin are.
The chip shop owner down the road looks exactly like Phil and it reminds me of this concert every time I go there. Great stuff!
Virgil is a time bender...
Thomas Lang is better
@@82mangini troll... You have your opinion mixed up with reality....
Incredible… Very happy to have seen this!
Unbelievable! Thank you so much for this amazing upload!
Simon Hosford.... you're a force of nature brother. Fantastic guitar work here man. You're all musical powerhouses. Thanks for bringing this to those of us who value the complexity and dynamics of this amazing music. Be good brother...
I'm watching this AGAIN after watching it half a dozen times last month. I have to say my fav moment is Turcio's solo on Thinking Stone. Virgil digs in so hard and Turcio seem to push him to new levels, totally awe inspiring!! Thanks Hos, for making this available, a landmark event for instrumental music in Australia and the world.
ABSOLUTE BEAST ON THE BASS! totally one of my best 5 bass players of all time in the prog world!
A dream came true. Thanks
I am amazed/glad people are seeing this show now! Having seen him live back in the day AND owning the actual On The Virg album... man... so many great melodies and crazy grooves, top notch musicians. *cheers*
Thanks for posting this show. Everyone is killing it and bassist Doug Shreeve is in a class of his own. Sadly, it appears that he appears to have stopped performing shortly after this tour.
Super!
E X C E L L E N T
Great Great Great feeling... I loooooove the music... and your feeling is huge
Bravo.
All my best !
Phil from Dunkirk
THANKS FOR THE UPLOAD ....
The incomparably brilliant and gifted DOUG SHREEVE on bass, especially KILLING IT on "Eternity" at 40:40. In a class of his own, Doug sadly quit playing professionally not long after this tour. COME BACK DOUG!
thank you for listing personnel. What a bass MONSTER. Come back, play more!
I was there at this performance - Melbourne (Doncaster?) the whole band carved it up totally. Simon you were absolutely on fire that night, as captured in this video. Not only that, you were a total gentleman talking enthusiastically to fans afterwards, so much positive energy. Hope you're going well now..
This whole thing is incredible, holy cow.
This is outlandishly and utter ridiculously good.
Avid OTV listener here but this video is new to me. What a find!
Can't believe they didn't play Native Metal, one of my favs
Yeah right. That song would be perfect to open the show. Dessert Girl is a cool song, but man, it's On The f *** Virg, play the OTV songs! Serious Young Insects is my favorite prog metal/jazz fusion whatever in the world.
Espectacular presentación y excelente sonido para tremendos músicos. Gracias por tanto .💫
THE FUCKING BEST.. I still have my serious young insects from 1999.. Love em all..
same here! 🍻
bro could you mind share a cd rip on flac? I can't find this on the internet.
thanks so much for this
I think OTV is the best progressive band ever! So much energy! Awesome!
OTV !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Espectacular!!! Este bello rompecabezas sonoro potencia nuestra creatividad.
Best Aussie band to have ever existed. Hands down
Super drummer, super music and musicians, super concert!
This is a journey into the cosmos. Amazinggggg ❤❤❤❤❤
tnks for upload this JEWEL!
Monster guitar player!
Off course…
Monster? Sorry he scares you.
One of the best things has ever happened in history of modern music. They all play different tine signatures and yet the outcome is pleasantly harmonious. Shut out to Doug being on BEAST mode on the bass.
One of my fav drummer, but after watching this video, I love him even more. The sheer power they put in this performance is incredible.
Incredible. So much admiration for you guys.
reminds me at times of Richie Kotzen's Inner Galactic Fusion Experience back from 1995, and his fusion collab albums with Greg Howe from 1996 and 1997... how ahead of their time were they
Interestingly, I'm here after watching an interview with Bruno Valverde, drummer for the Smith/Kotzen project.
He says in the interview that he was discovered by members of the band Angra playing a Virgil cover.
I'm really enjoying this ´´new´´ discovery
Dude, I'm so happy discovering this, thank you SO MUCH for this upload!!! Probably one of the best live footage i've ever seen with Virgil playing some of my favorites from Planet X and his solo carrer. I've always dreamt with a Planet X live dvd, this somehow gets closer to this dream than anything I've ever found of live footage with those songs. REALLY, THANK YOU!!!!!
What an awesome concert, thank you for sharing, you guys are from another planet.
One of the best show ever, amazing band.
Virgil est un génie, le meilleur.
And speaking of Jesus himself, I'm watching this on Christmas morning, 2022. Very fitting, as in Make a joyful noise!
Holy crap I've been waiting so long to see the whole set, I never thought I'd actually get to see it!!!! This means so much to me thanks a lot!
Because they know what tyey are playing &what tey realy need ,and ofcourse Mr "DONATI"is here with us😂👏👏👏👏😂🙏👉yes s s s ssss.....masterpiece of the masterpieces in whowly times&awesome indeed☄👑🌸🌹💖🌹🍃🕊💚☝holylove🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Awesome, memory lane! I remain eternally gutted that you guys never released that show with Evri you filmed at the Evelyn before the record came out, that lineup and those tunes were magical. I had a dodgy bootleg of that show that remained my favorite piece of recorded music until somebody stole my stereo with the tape in the deck. Love ya work mate!
Yep, must have seen nearly every one of those shows at the Evelyn over 1997, before I moved overseas in 98. 20 years later, now that I'm back in Aus, I'd drive 20+ hours to see them play again in Melbourne. Although the Grainstore (from the mid-80's) is now well and truly gone. You would think that in today's world of sharing parts over the interweb, and the last 2 years of few performances, there'd be a host of music stored up awaiting release. Fingers crossed, eh?
@@greghartmann1472 We can dream! :)
Wow, thank you for uploading this. I had been searching for the dvd for years but could never find it. Although I still would like a copy, I can at least finally watch this great performance. 😃
For my Musical preference, this is one of the most amazing performances I've seen. To put this into perspective, since 1970, I've been to more big stadium shows than I can count. This feature is exciting throughout!
Virgil it's the Best drumer and compositor.. it' alien like Vai,magic,and good Man,. Pasión,técnica y corazón,
Time for a Reunion! 💪✌❤
Great show!! 100% monsters
Wow! Thanks to Spotify I just stumbled upon this music. I must say that I love it. I've never been much into heavy metal. But this blend of heavy metal and Jazz is really killing it. I couldn't stop watching this. All of the musicians are badasses without question! Bravo!! I'm now a new fan!
Amazing
The keyboardist has hands of steel!
Absolutely amazing!!
this music does not come, it has an infinite life
Wowww!! Muchas Gracias Por Compartir!! 🔥🥁👏👏👏
FLAWless compositions and ELECTRIC human potential !!! These guys should be household celebreties
They are not humans. I think I'm gonne watch it again and again and again.....amazing!!!
WOW!
There's an element of heaviness that was not on the recorded disc.
Must be the bass and guitar combination.Mixed louder.I love it!
Concert hallucinant!!! Merci beaucoup! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is just Freaking awesome!!! 💪👊❤