Best of luck to you, Sir. Thank you for your service! If I may make a suggestion, how about doing a collab with BYOS on the history, differences, and, (most importantly), the similarities between Drum Corps and HBCU drumlines. - Derrick B., US Army, '90-'98
As a US TAXPAYER (which how the US Gov't gets their money in the first place) , I am OK with whatever you did while you were in the active service of our country! What bothers me more is the HORRENDOUS WASTE of money that Congress and the Senate sucks up in their salaries every day!! And all other Government agencies who feel entitled to waste taxpayer money as they please !!
Someone way up the chain probably didn’t like the 69 and “blue cocky” jokes (murr they reflect badly on the uniform blah blah) so they decided to come up with some excuse to shut it down. Pretty bullshitty. But hey, I remember how good it felt when I finally got out. Good for you.
Senior military leaders - “why is no one reenlisting?!” Also senior military leaders - “let’s threaten an article 15 on this random marine corps sergeant for promoting what he does”
For being a MUSICIAN nonetheless, not even like filming yourself getting smoked or something. They gave him a medal for making Corps look GOOD. Great leadership.
Honestly I’m surprised nothing happened until now. I always figured someone desk jockey with a big up their but would’ve gone after him for the whacky videos and all the drums in the barracks.
I'm gonna crack up in a couple years when there are tons of social media experts in the military making videos to try to get people to enlist. They'll realize how ahead of the curve you were. Keep kicking ass man. 2022 will be the year of EMC. Your channel's going to blow up even more than it already has.
Honestly. They'll kick out the people getting them new recruits now and then be like "oh nooooo we cant get any one to join up, what are we doing wrong?"
I already have started to see Military ads that are a bit more 'hip with the kids' lol. They have ads that poke fun at social media, and how the military is a 'real' option in life.
They're already doing this. I was a Marine Recruiter and we were using Facebook to recruit people 10+ years ago. Part of our daily routine was going on Facebook and looking for folks in our area 🤣
@@dereknichols5031 my small town had one Marine guy on recruit duty, so he followed all like 2000 of us going to my high school on Instagram and tried DMing us lol.
I have mixed feelings about you leaving the unit. Heck, I have mixed feelings about retiring from the unit. But I’m super proud that you got a house and you’re following your dream. I may never speak drum, but I tried to click the Like button as many times as you clicked the sticks… 😅 and I watched the 5-minute ad at the end. 😵💫 So, here’s a penny (or whatever it’s worth). Now, go change the world.
As a former member of the Commandant’s Own, I completely understand the bullshit, but it saddens me that you’ll be leaving because it will truly be a loss for the Corps in multiple ways. You were an exemplary Marine and a credit to the unit. Hopefully, you’ll join the Alumni Association.
I was so happy when the photo was posted that you received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. You definitely deserved it for all your hard work. And the Digital Drumline Project would most likely not have occurred if not for your work creating this masterpiece, *and without your Morning People participating.*
This is crazy. I was literally thinking of joining the military just for the band aspect of it. Granted Im not crazy good, but still. You showed many many people what its like to be in the commandants own. And you were nothing but good for the Marine Corp
Why are you guys trying to discourage him? Let him do what he wants to do. It's not like he will be sent to war. Musicians almost never get put in danger.
It's a bummer that The Commandant's Own will lose a great percussionist. Best wishes to you in your next chapter. Not making your rack, and maybe not shaving every day, is a great feeling (take it from a former Marine Musician).
The removal of all those rigid rules was invigorating, but also felt pretty strange after 9 years. The weirdest thing for me when I got out was going to a barber and being asked what kind of haircut I wanted. Having a choice in the matter was not something I had actually prepared myself for... I didn't even know the names of any hairstyles, much less have an opinion on the one I wanted. They made me get out of the chair and look through some books.
Love your content. I’m prior military, and I know how inflexible the system can be when someone wants to enforce a rule-your content was likely helpful in USMC recruiting-this is short sighted enforcement of a rule designed to stop fraud and abuse. Thank you for your service.
As your former coworker, I always enjoyed your effort that you put into work and into your content that you post here in RUclips. It sucks that the Corps is screwing you like this but theres always a greener pasture. If you need anything, you know where to find me. Semper Fi brother.
Thanks for your service from one vet to another. I spent some time working at 8th and I from time to time I’m my 10 years in DC. I retire 30 Nov 24 after 26 tears.
I’ve never been this early to one of your uploads. I hope you have a good morning as well. One thing they can’t take away from you is “once a marine always a marine”. Semper Fi Marine. Thank you for your honorable service to our country. Let’s not forget drummers and buglers lead warriors into battle for many major wars throughout American history. You carried an honor and a tradition with honor and tradition. Absolutely legendary. It’s really a shame that our military’s leadership can be so amazing and so terrible at the exact same time.
The Marine Corp forced my dad to retire. He was a Master Sargent and had been in for 27 years. He wanted 30. He LOVED what he did. But they REFUSED to move him up in rank. Apparently(to my understanding), if you don't ''make enough progress/rank up" in a certain timeframe, they force you to retire. They passed over my dad for positions because they wanted to keep him in a position to train the people THEY wanted, and kept him there. Against his will, they never let him move up, and eventually threw the, "Well, YOU didn't move up in time. YOU have to retire now" Good on you for doing what felt right, and not letting them drive you into the ground of resentment.
I…what? You’re kind of a PAOs dream. Having a servicemember who gains RUclips fame be generally positive about the organization and passionate about the skills of their primary MOS is pretty much a unicorn. Glad you’re keeping your head up but that is some heavy head in 4th point of contact action.
The best thing I ever did was join the Marine Corps. The best thing I ever did was LEAVE the Marine Corps. So many things I miss and will always cherish but the absolute stupidity and buffoonery of command is the biggest shitshow I will NEVER miss. Enjoy the new journey brother. You're top notch talents will take you far. Semper Fi.
Being awarded and punished for the same action is peak Marine Corps. I'm a little late to the party, but being a retired Gunny and former marching band geek, I'm glad the algorithm finally introduced me to your channel. I'm off to binge your videos.
The Coast Guard lets people film on their ships while on missions but you can’t film in the music room? You should join the Coast Guard’s band. Same benefits. They’re just as good as the Marines and they’ll treat you better.
@@flarfatron2190 my understanding has always been that the Coast Guard and Marine bands are the two best ones. I hear different people say one is better than the other but I can’t speak to that myself. They’re both really good and very prestigious. I do believe that the Coast Guard’s drill team is the only one that uses functional rifles that aren’t weighted to make them easier to control but of course that has nothing to do with drumming.
@@craigcampbell1843 Thanks for the info! Good to know! BTW, Loopy Grandma was in the Coast Guard Auxiliary in the 1990's. My husband taught Coastal Navigation to the public, as a former Navigator in the USAF (KC-135 and as a Navigator Instructor at the former Mather AFB in Sacramento, CA) Loopy Grandma has multiple talents! 😘
I will never understand why higher ups get so ridiculous over the dumbest of things. 3 years left as an army musician and I can not wait for that final day. Well done brother, you’ve done the service, the country, and us percussionists proud!!
I just graduated usmc boot camp on Friday! You were one of my inspirations for joining (mos musician) so thank you and I’m glad you’re doing what’s best for you and your channel!
Thanks for the reminder of why I got out of the Corps. Also…all future public performances of the Commandant’s Own should include a plethora of “EMC Productions” shirts in the audience. 😏
Congratulations! Seriously, eventually your usmc commitment would get in your way. You’re too talented for those restrictions. Excited to see how you evolve.
Isn't life funny how things are going along swimmingly then something or someone outside of your control or influence exercises their influence upon you. I appreciate how you looked at your situation, weighed the options, and went with the option that 1-benefited you the most and 2-fired your old boss. Super good decision-making. I'll keep watching!!
Damn bro, that really sucks the way the Corps treated you at the end, they shouldn't have done that. Hope the best for you and what you do from here on out, stay faithful, always Semper Fi no matter what bro, you the man!
Congrats Man, I’m glad to see one of 450 marines I graduated with doing really well and seeing the amazing journey you went through these past 4 years. Can’t wait to see what the world will bring to you. And also, screw who ever wouldn’t let you keep up your RUclips channels basically. Anyways, keep doing what your doing.
Wherever you go or what decision will you make, I will respect it and I will continue to support you EMC, not only you but also the USMC DBC. Both you and The Commandant's Own inspired me to be a musician today. Thank you for your hard work and being an inspiration to people like me. You got a long way to go! Explore and enjoy playing music. Semper Fi!
Eric, I am terribly sorry to hear about the MARINE CORPS' loss. Keep on doing what you're doing! You are a great source of comic relief and inspiration in my teaching job. You've got fans and friends in Texas. `Salute` - Spencer
Congrats Eric! The USMC is losing a tremendously talented drummer, musician, and creative individual. Look forward to watching your upcoming videos and following your journey.
All your videos have helped so many of us during lockdown over the past 18 months... I have played guitar and drums my whole life but found so much fun watching your videos with the mix of drum line transcription, silliness and incredible skill. Your best is the audition tape that had the judges of drumline competitions rolling because of your greenscreen, rubber chickens and ingenuity. Who else but EMC?? You're born for this and we are with you all around the world! 🇦🇺
Hey man, you gave it your all and did, as your award said, you brought a lot of positive spotlight on to your unit and garnered competitive interest for others to join. Just because some 0-6+ in legal was butthurt doesn’t negate the fact you made a positive impact. Don’t second guess your decision to pop smoke. You served honorably and made a tangible difference. Well done, Diablo Perro.
I vividly remember taking the big step to get out of the Army and what a huge life change that was. I wish you well in this next chapter. I am excited to see the excellent upcoming content you put out.
As I’ve learned, everything happens for a reason. And to know that means that maybe this happened so you could move on to greater things such as going full time!! Hope you grow even further than you are no since some people I know watch you which is amazing.
My first two drum instructors were in the Marine Band at Parris Island when I was a dependent there from 83-86. My last was at Quantico in 92-93. Keep up the great videos.
I always feared that there would be a problem with you using government property for monetized/"unprofessional" videos. Its a shame they don't understand how much PR the USMC is getting from you.
so happy to see you moving on to greater and bigger things as a youtuber. coming from a high school percussionist your content has always been some of my favorite
Although it really seems to be a bit fishy how they told you to take down those videos, I think you did the right choice by not fighting the system, leaving with awards and so on. I am very excited about your upcoming videos, so keep them coming.
Your videos have always been a go to. Not only due to you having fantastic writing and chops, but I could see somebody that’s not even a drummer enjoy your videos due to your creativity. Thank you for your service! I’ll definitely be watching your content in the future
Thank you for the update. Sorry it went down the way it did. I always kind of wondered what the higher ups though. You were doing things that while not wrong we’re going in directions that I had heard from another marine that “they would never do”. Thanks for the service and I absolutely only follow and watch several Facebook pages because of knowing of you. Also a few other members and former but finding your page is what truly drew me in.
it’s a huge bummer that this is how it must go, but i think we can all agree that we are super pumped about EMC becoming #1 and more EMC in our lives. (that’s a lot of EMC right there.)
Sorry to hear about your experience. I've been in the Navy for 18 years, drumming on the side as a hobby. I watch your channel for ideas, entertainment, and also to show my friends and family what drumming is really about! Best of luck to you, and know that military legal silliness gets to us all eventually!!
How many of our military leaders have made money off the blood of our soldiers? I'm former USAF and I would not recommend military service to anyone right now.
The marine corps will be losing a talented musician :( it was amazing watching you these past 4 years and watching your channel grow. Can’t wait to see what’s in store
Semper Fi Eric . Glad everything is going good for you now and remember no matter what "Once a Marine Always a Marine". In my 20yrs in the Military I've seen some stupid things but what they did to you is definitely near the top. You definitely got the big green weenie! Kudos to your command for sticking up for you and your well deserved end of tour awards! Keep up the great work and hope to see you around>
The only youtuber who I've ever heard ask people to watch, not just the sponsored ad reads that he does, but the actual youtube ads that are separate from the video. And you know what? I think I'm gonna do it.
I discovered your channel during the beginning of the pandemic and it's been very entertaining. I always view the ads[well let them play], despite the inconvenience! Best wishes, Eric!
So glad to see that all the videos are now un-"unlisted"! Running loops of some of my favorite videos with ads, to encourage more pennies in EMCproductions bank account! 🥁 🐔 🥁 🐔 🥁
Well you could always come to the Netherlands to participate at the world music concours in kerkrade. At door vriendschap sterk katwijk we are still looking for some snare drum players.
Dude. Wishing you best of luck. I was medically retired 25 years ago- hated getting out, but looking back I’m glad I did. It ain’t what it used to be. Keep making epic content.
I hope this change treats you well! It's a shame the military made the choices they did. I have a few students that really enjoy your content, as do I, and I'm confident it has helped fuel their passion for drums. Keep doing what you're doing man!
Glad your channel is back up and running in its entirety. But man, the military really does have a way of pushing out its best guys--my husband (and so many airmen he worked with) was recently one himself. Very excited for you:-D Also--thought about joining any string bands?? ;)
best wishes to you eric. my wife, and daughters (9 and 7) and I have enjoyed your videos over the years. We have seen you play at the Lincoln Memorial, and at Iwo Jima. my kids got really excited when they could see you playing on the field. My oldest (9) is following in my footsteps playing the trumpet, (i know not as cool as the drums), but hey, we can't all be awesome as a drummer is, some of us have to play melodies too lol. My dad retired from the Marine Corps in 79, and although he is passed on, I think he would have agreed with your decision to move on. Like you said, you have gained a lot of notariaty and the exposure on youtube and being in the Commandant's own has helped you in that endeavour. We will continue following you and wish you the best! Oohrah! and Semper Pullus!
I knew I recognized you!!! Crazy you came up in my recommended 😂. I was Plt 2001!! FOX COMPANY!!! Great times having you guys as rivals. Congrats on all of your achievements!! GO SUPER!! 😂😂
I’ve always enjoyed your vids. They are entertaining as well as instructional. I particularly liked the one on tuning bass drums-very helpful. Thank you for your service and best of luck in your transition to civilian life.
Man I've been a huge fan of yours since I got the pleasure of seeing you perform at PASIC back in '09 or '10. You are in my top 3 favorite tenor players of all time. (Tim Jackson and Matt Penland, in no particular order). Congratulations and thank you for your service!
Congratulations on your accomplishments in the U.S. Marine Corps. 🙂🙂 And congratulations again on ditching the military and fully engaging in the American Dream on your own! 😎😎
Hey EMC, I've been watching your vids for a couple years now since I was a drum captain in high school; I've graduated, I'm in college now, and while I don't play drums anymore I still love your videos! I think this change will be positive and I hope you enjoy your life as a social media influencer. I look forward to seeing many more videos from you!
I am sure this is disappointing and you are probably a little worried but I think there is a silver lining. You might have maxed what you could achieve on RUclips while being in the marine corps. Now you can choose teaching and performance opportunities that will give you more time to devote to you channel.
Hey man, I'm no drummer but I AM an avid fan of the marching arts. I have a deep respect for what you do, inspiring other marching fans with your SICK CHOPS and fantastic sense of humor. I'm super hype to see what you do next, man!
How is using facilities that you're entitled to use as a member, on your own time, while not only reaching a big audience but also attracting more people to join the USMC A WASTE OF GOVERNMENT RESOURCES?! I'm glad you got away from that so there's nothing to hold you back and I cant wait to see where you go from here.
It's so great to see all the well wishing from your peers in the military. I agree with all they've said: I look forward to everything you have to offer in the coming years, and wish you luck for the future!
I was wondering when the USMC was going to crack down on you. That shit sucks and shows how out of touch the military continues to be. Instead of engaging with you and possibly collaborating with you, since you are a fairly popular RUclipsr, they say, 'remove these videos or gtfo.' Well...bye.
Eric, I've been watching your videos since Facebook Jam 2. Can't believe I've been around for 5 years, but I'm confident that you are going to do big things as a full time content creator! Thank you for your service, and good luck!!!
I would have loved to have joined a branch of the military for being in the band. But will let you know thank you for doing what you do,and even though your no longer an active member of the marine Corp, still thank you for your services to our country. We need to remember playing music
I am an RN working in a big hospital system, so I do understand perfectly how the upper administration in an archaic institution has a reflex to kill anything new that it can't be bothered to try to comprehend. You are among the first but you won't be the last Marine to use social media. For the Marines to not embrace the potential of new technology and encourage creative people to harness it for promoting their brand shows how leadership that can't adapt to changing times will ultimately run their organization into the ground. You are a goodwill ambassador for the USMC and have reflected the only the best aspects of life in the military. They are a bunch freakin' idiots to drive away smart, positive and innovative individuals such as yourself. Being a pioneer is a thankless job. Eric- I'm so sorry you are a concept that Marine leadership can't yet wrap its mind around.
Thank you all for the kind words and support for the channel! You guys are the best 💕
Best of luck to you, Sir. Thank you for your service! If I may make a suggestion, how about doing a collab with BYOS on the history, differences, and, (most importantly), the similarities between Drum Corps and HBCU drumlines.
- Derrick B., US Army, '90-'98
I went to boot camp with you homie I got out too, feels bad but keep grinding and doing your thing!
I emailed you a while back about UD, but I have another question. Are you a Sinfonian?
As a US TAXPAYER (which how the US Gov't gets their money in the first place) , I am OK with whatever you did while you were in the active service of our country! What bothers me more is the HORRENDOUS WASTE of money that Congress and the Senate sucks up in their salaries every day!! And all other Government agencies who feel entitled to waste taxpayer money as they please !!
Someone way up the chain probably didn’t like the 69 and “blue cocky” jokes (murr they reflect badly on the uniform blah blah) so they decided to come up with some excuse to shut it down. Pretty bullshitty. But hey, I remember how good it felt when I finally got out. Good for you.
Senior military leaders - “why is no one reenlisting?!” Also senior military leaders - “let’s threaten an article 15 on this random marine corps sergeant for promoting what he does”
For being a MUSICIAN nonetheless, not even like filming yourself getting smoked or something. They gave him a medal for making Corps look GOOD. Great leadership.
Honestly I’m surprised nothing happened until now. I always figured someone desk jockey with a big up their but would’ve gone after him for the whacky videos and all the drums in the barracks.
Senior Military Leaders only get to the Top by Selling out to Affirmative Action/Woke B.S....the Pentagon and JCOS are full of them.
I'm gonna crack up in a couple years when there are tons of social media experts in the military making videos to try to get people to enlist. They'll realize how ahead of the curve you were.
Keep kicking ass man. 2022 will be the year of EMC. Your channel's going to blow up even more than it already has.
Honestly. They'll kick out the people getting them new recruits now and then be like "oh nooooo we cant get any one to join up, what are we doing wrong?"
I already have started to see Military ads that are a bit more 'hip with the kids' lol. They have ads that poke fun at social media, and how the military is a 'real' option in life.
They're already doing this. I was a Marine Recruiter and we were using Facebook to recruit people 10+ years ago. Part of our daily routine was going on Facebook and looking for folks in our area 🤣
@@dereknichols5031 my small town had one Marine guy on recruit duty, so he followed all like 2000 of us going to my high school on Instagram and tried DMing us lol.
@@Cheeseburgerman23 yup, back then we quickly figured out that FB had a 42 person cap for sending messages per day to prevent spam. 🤣
I have mixed feelings about you leaving the unit. Heck, I have mixed feelings about retiring from the unit. But I’m super proud that you got a house and you’re following your dream. I may never speak drum, but I tried to click the Like button as many times as you clicked the sticks… 😅 and I watched the 5-minute ad at the end. 😵💫 So, here’s a penny (or whatever it’s worth). Now, go change the world.
As a former member of the Commandant’s Own, I completely understand the bullshit, but it saddens me that you’ll be leaving because it will truly be a loss for the Corps in multiple ways. You were an exemplary Marine and a credit to the unit. Hopefully, you’ll join the Alumni Association.
I was so happy when the photo was posted that you received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. You definitely deserved it for all your hard work. And the Digital Drumline Project would most likely not have occurred if not for your work creating this masterpiece, *and without your Morning People participating.*
Beard and long hair now? Seriously, though, thank you for your service. I'm looking forward to what this next chapter brings.
This is crazy. I was literally thinking of joining the military just for the band aspect of it. Granted Im not crazy good, but still. You showed many many people what its like to be in the commandants own. And you were nothing but good for the Marine Corp
Don't do it. It's not worth it anymore.
Why are you guys trying to discourage him? Let him do what he wants to do. It's not like he will be sent to war. Musicians almost never get put in danger.
It's a bummer that The Commandant's Own will lose a great percussionist. Best wishes to you in your next chapter. Not making your rack, and maybe not shaving every day, is a great feeling (take it from a former Marine Musician).
Just continuing the pattern of the US losing wars.
@@dinospumoni5611 Yeah, musicians totally win our wars. The music sends the enemy running.
The removal of all those rigid rules was invigorating, but also felt pretty strange after 9 years. The weirdest thing for me when I got out was going to a barber and being asked what kind of haircut I wanted. Having a choice in the matter was not something I had actually prepared myself for... I didn't even know the names of any hairstyles, much less have an opinion on the one I wanted. They made me get out of the chair and look through some books.
Love your content. I’m prior military, and I know how inflexible the system can be when someone wants to enforce a rule-your content was likely helpful in USMC recruiting-this is short sighted enforcement of a rule designed to stop fraud and abuse. Thank you for your service.
As your former coworker, I always enjoyed your effort that you put into work and into your content that you post here in RUclips. It sucks that the Corps is screwing you like this but theres always a greener pasture. If you need anything, you know where to find me. Semper Fi brother.
Thanks for your service from one vet to another. I spent some time working at 8th and I from time to time I’m my 10 years in DC. I retire 30 Nov 24 after 26 tears.
I’ve never been this early to one of your uploads. I hope you have a good morning as well.
One thing they can’t take away from you is “once a marine always a marine”.
Semper Fi Marine.
Thank you for your honorable service to our country.
Let’s not forget drummers and buglers lead warriors into battle for many major wars throughout American history.
You carried an honor and a tradition with honor and tradition.
Absolutely legendary.
It’s really a shame that our military’s leadership can be so amazing and so terrible at the exact same time.
The Marine Corp forced my dad to retire. He was a Master Sargent and had been in for 27 years. He wanted 30. He LOVED what he did. But they REFUSED to move him up in rank. Apparently(to my understanding), if you don't ''make enough progress/rank up" in a certain timeframe, they force you to retire. They passed over my dad for positions because they wanted to keep him in a position to train the people THEY wanted, and kept him there. Against his will, they never let him move up, and eventually threw the, "Well, YOU didn't move up in time. YOU have to retire now"
Good on you for doing what felt right, and not letting them drive you into the ground of resentment.
I…what? You’re kind of a PAOs dream. Having a servicemember who gains RUclips fame be generally positive about the organization and passionate about the skills of their primary MOS is pretty much a unicorn. Glad you’re keeping your head up but that is some heavy head in 4th point of contact action.
Agreed, I'm not entirely sure what their issue was...
The best thing I ever did was join the Marine Corps. The best thing I ever did was LEAVE the Marine Corps. So many things I miss and will always cherish but the absolute stupidity and buffoonery of command is the biggest shitshow I will NEVER miss. Enjoy the new journey brother. You're top notch talents will take you far. Semper Fi.
You are a constant entertainer and a fiercely skilled performer. Thank you for the content, the videos, and HERES TO THE FUTURE!!
Being awarded and punished for the same action is peak Marine Corps. I'm a little late to the party, but being a retired Gunny and former marching band geek, I'm glad the algorithm finally introduced me to your channel. I'm off to binge your videos.
The Coast Guard lets people film on their ships while on missions but you can’t film in the music room? You should join the Coast Guard’s band. Same benefits. They’re just as good as the Marines and they’ll treat you better.
@@flarfatron2190 my understanding has always been that the Coast Guard and Marine bands are the two best ones. I hear different people say one is better than the other but I can’t speak to that myself. They’re both really good and very prestigious. I do believe that the Coast Guard’s drill team is the only one that uses functional rifles that aren’t weighted to make them easier to control but of course that has nothing to do with drumming.
But they don't have Tenors, do they 😉
@@RedDogMamaHD he can play tenors on RUclips all he wants. 🤷♂️
@@RedDogMamaHD the USCG Pipe Band has tenors.
@@craigcampbell1843 Thanks for the info! Good to know! BTW, Loopy Grandma was in the Coast Guard Auxiliary in the 1990's. My husband taught Coastal Navigation to the public, as a former Navigator in the USAF (KC-135 and as a Navigator Instructor at the former Mather AFB in Sacramento, CA) Loopy Grandma has multiple talents! 😘
“Notorious EMC”! Good luck to you, I’ll still keep watching!
I will never understand why higher ups get so ridiculous over the dumbest of things. 3 years left as an army musician and I can not wait for that final day. Well done brother, you’ve done the service, the country, and us percussionists proud!!
I just graduated usmc boot camp on Friday! You were one of my inspirations for joining (mos musician) so thank you and I’m glad you’re doing what’s best for you and your channel!
Congrats! Stay motivated and don’t become what we in the fleet call a “shitbag”. Do good things
What company?
Thanks for the reminder of why I got out of the Corps. Also…all future public performances of the Commandant’s Own should include a plethora of “EMC Productions” shirts in the audience. 😏
Congratulations! Seriously, eventually your usmc commitment would get in your way. You’re too talented for those restrictions. Excited to see how you evolve.
"Got my nasty unmade bed, because I don't have to make it anymore and I choose to be nasty" the Sergeant sarcasm is strong in this one lmao
The butthurt is strong in the officer corps and they can't stand seeing enlisted members being successful. Best of luck and Semper Fi!
Isn't life funny how things are going along swimmingly then something or someone outside of your control or influence exercises their influence upon you. I appreciate how you looked at your situation, weighed the options, and went with the option that 1-benefited you the most and 2-fired your old boss. Super good decision-making. I'll keep watching!!
Damn bro, that really sucks the way the Corps treated you at the end, they shouldn't have done that. Hope the best for you and what you do from here on out, stay faithful, always Semper Fi no matter what bro, you the man!
Congrats Man, I’m glad to see one of 450 marines I graduated with doing really well and seeing the amazing journey you went through these past 4 years. Can’t wait to see what the world will bring to you. And also, screw who ever wouldn’t let you keep up your RUclips channels basically. Anyways, keep doing what your doing.
Wherever you go or what decision will you make, I will respect it and I will continue to support you EMC, not only you but also the USMC DBC. Both you and The Commandant's Own inspired me to be a musician today. Thank you for your hard work and being an inspiration to people like me. You got a long way to go! Explore and enjoy playing music. Semper Fi!
Eric, I am terribly sorry to hear about the MARINE CORPS' loss. Keep on doing what you're doing! You are a great source of comic relief and inspiration in my teaching job. You've got fans and friends in Texas. `Salute` - Spencer
hey man, I'm sorry you got discharged, but your service will not be forgotten! Thank you for serving your country! love your videos
Congrats Eric! The USMC is losing a tremendously talented drummer, musician, and creative individual. Look forward to watching your upcoming videos and following your journey.
All your videos have helped so many of us during lockdown over the past 18 months... I have played guitar and drums my whole life but found so much fun watching your videos with the mix of drum line transcription, silliness and incredible skill. Your best is the audition tape that had the judges of drumline competitions rolling because of your greenscreen, rubber chickens and ingenuity. Who else but EMC?? You're born for this and we are with you all around the world! 🇦🇺
Hey man, you gave it your all and did, as your award said, you brought a lot of positive spotlight on to your unit and garnered competitive interest for others to join. Just because some 0-6+ in legal was butthurt doesn’t negate the fact you made a positive impact. Don’t second guess your decision to pop smoke. You served honorably and made a tangible difference. Well done, Diablo Perro.
I vividly remember taking the big step to get out of the Army and what a huge life change that was. I wish you well in this next chapter. I am excited to see the excellent upcoming content you put out.
As I’ve learned, everything happens for a reason. And to know that means that maybe this happened so you could move on to greater things such as going full time!! Hope you grow even further than you are no since some people I know watch you which is amazing.
Aww man I hate that happened to you, well at least you didn’t get dishonorably discharged :D
Your channel is what got me interested marching band and drum corps. Thank you for your service and can’t wait to see more awesome videos from you!
My first two drum instructors were in the Marine Band at Parris Island when I was a dependent there from 83-86. My last was at Quantico in 92-93. Keep up the great videos.
I always feared that there would be a problem with you using government property for monetized/"unprofessional" videos. Its a shame they don't understand how much PR the USMC is getting from you.
Thanks what you’ve done for the marines! And the drum corps!
so happy to see you moving on to greater and bigger things as a youtuber. coming from a high school percussionist your content has always been some of my favorite
Marine Corps' loss. Too bad it shook out that way. Best of luck moving forward Eric!
EMC production is too pog for USMC
Semper Fi brother, the lord giveth & the Corps taketh away. Best of luck on your future endeavors, Jarhead!
Although it really seems to be a bit fishy how they told you to take down those videos, I think you did the right choice by not fighting the system, leaving with awards and so on. I am very excited about your upcoming videos, so keep them coming.
Your videos have always been a go to. Not only due to you having fantastic writing and chops, but I could see somebody that’s not even a drummer enjoy your videos due to your creativity. Thank you for your service! I’ll definitely be watching your content in the future
Amazing story. The house looks packed. I'm excited for the things to come.
Thank you for the update. Sorry it went down the way it did. I always kind of wondered what the higher ups though. You were doing things that while not wrong we’re going in directions that I had heard from another marine that “they would never do”. Thanks for the service and I absolutely only follow and watch several Facebook pages because of knowing of you. Also a few other members and former but finding your page is what truly drew me in.
Marine Corp: Take the videos down
Sgt Carr: okay…
Marine Corps: Now get out!
Eric Carr: I’m putting the videos back up.
Marine Corp: Shit…
it’s a huge bummer that this is how it must go, but i think we can all agree that we are super pumped about EMC becoming #1 and more EMC in our lives. (that’s a lot of EMC right there.)
Love you Eric ❤️ I've said for years that you are a big part of pushing the activity forward. Thank you for all you do!
Sorry to hear about your experience. I've been in the Navy for 18 years, drumming on the side as a hobby. I watch your channel for ideas, entertainment, and also to show my friends and family what drumming is really about! Best of luck to you, and know that military legal silliness gets to us all eventually!!
10:43 that has to be fake. No way it's that's close to perfection LOL (if it is, that is literally amazing lol)
How many of our military leaders have made money off the blood of our soldiers? I'm former USAF and I would not recommend military service to anyone right now.
The marine corps will be losing a talented musician :( it was amazing watching you these past 4 years and watching your channel grow. Can’t wait to see what’s in store
"Doesn't make any sense, that's the military for ya."Perfectly stated!
Semper Fi Eric . Glad everything is going good for you now and remember no matter what "Once a Marine Always a Marine". In my 20yrs in the Military I've seen some stupid things but what they did to you is definitely near the top. You definitely got the big green weenie! Kudos to your command for sticking up for you and your well deserved end of tour awards! Keep up the great work and hope to see you around>
The only youtuber who I've ever heard ask people to watch, not just the sponsored ad reads that he does, but the actual youtube ads that are separate from the video. And you know what? I think I'm gonna do it.
I discovered your channel during the beginning of the pandemic and it's been very entertaining. I always view the ads[well let them play], despite the inconvenience!
Best wishes, Eric!
So glad to see that all the videos are now un-"unlisted"! Running loops of some of my favorite videos with ads, to encourage more pennies in EMCproductions bank account! 🥁 🐔 🥁 🐔 🥁
Wish you the best of luck emc. Love your stuff, glad you can finally fully invest yourself in your work.
Well you could always come to the Netherlands to participate at the world music concours in kerkrade. At door vriendschap sterk katwijk we are still looking for some snare drum players.
Now you can fulfill your lifelong dream of being chicken man full-time
Dude. Wishing you best of luck. I was medically retired 25 years ago- hated getting out, but looking back I’m glad I did. It ain’t what it used to be. Keep making epic content.
I hope this change treats you well! It's a shame the military made the choices they did. I have a few students that really enjoy your content, as do I, and I'm confident it has helped fuel their passion for drums. Keep doing what you're doing man!
Semper Fi .. was stationed down in North Carolina.. wish you God speed and best in endeavors you may choose to proceed in .
Is so upsetting this happened to you. You’re great. I’m concerned for the state of our military
Looks like the perfect house!! Drums and percussion everywhere!!
Glad your channel is back up and running in its entirety. But man, the military really does have a way of pushing out its best guys--my husband (and so many airmen he worked with) was recently one himself. Very excited for you:-D
Also--thought about joining any string bands?? ;)
best wishes to you eric. my wife, and daughters (9 and 7) and I have enjoyed your videos over the years. We have seen you play at the Lincoln Memorial, and at Iwo Jima. my kids got really excited when they could see you playing on the field. My oldest (9) is following in my footsteps playing the trumpet, (i know not as cool as the drums), but hey, we can't all be awesome as a drummer is, some of us have to play melodies too lol. My dad retired from the Marine Corps in 79, and although he is passed on, I think he would have agreed with your decision to move on. Like you said, you have gained a lot of notariaty and the exposure on youtube and being in the Commandant's own has helped you in that endeavour. We will continue following you and wish you the best! Oohrah! and Semper Pullus!
That really sucks man. Oh well, new things await.
I own that same "Music is what feelings sound like" wall art! That's awesome.
first of thank you for your service. second keep on doing what you do we love your videos.
I knew I recognized you!!! Crazy you came up in my recommended 😂. I was Plt 2001!! FOX COMPANY!!! Great times having you guys as rivals. Congrats on all of your achievements!! GO SUPER!! 😂😂
I’ve always enjoyed your vids. They are entertaining as well as instructional. I particularly liked the one on tuning bass drums-very helpful. Thank you for your service and best of luck in your transition to civilian life.
Exactly, tuning, stick control, etc. A well of knowledge.
Man I've been a huge fan of yours since I got the pleasure of seeing you perform at PASIC back in '09 or '10. You are in my top 3 favorite tenor players of all time. (Tim Jackson and Matt Penland, in no particular order). Congratulations and thank you for your service!
Just in time for the start of DCI 2022. Any Drum Corp would benefit from you as a tech/arranger. Crown would be a good place! 😀
You were a military recruiter unpaid by the military for that, but by RUclips. Wow! You have much talent! God bless!
Congratulations on your accomplishments in the U.S. Marine Corps. 🙂🙂
And congratulations again on ditching the military and fully engaging in the American Dream on your own! 😎😎
Hey EMC, I've been watching your vids for a couple years now since I was a drum captain in high school; I've graduated, I'm in college now, and while I don't play drums anymore I still love your videos! I think this change will be positive and I hope you enjoy your life as a social media influencer. I look forward to seeing many more videos from you!
I am sure this is disappointing and you are probably a little worried but I think there is a silver lining. You might have maxed what you could achieve on RUclips while being in the marine corps. Now you can choose teaching and performance opportunities that will give you more time to devote to you channel.
Hey man, I'm no drummer but I AM an avid fan of the marching arts. I have a deep respect for what you do, inspiring other marching fans with your SICK CHOPS and fantastic sense of humor. I'm super hype to see what you do next, man!
How is using facilities that you're entitled to use as a member, on your own time, while not only reaching a big audience but also attracting more people to join the USMC A WASTE OF GOVERNMENT RESOURCES?! I'm glad you got away from that so there's nothing to hold you back and I cant wait to see where you go from here.
I saw the post about you "concluding your service" on their Facebook page the other day and wondered what was going on. This explains it.
Seeing you in that home studio, I think we all need a way to pay you for gigs, but not something like Fivverr because they'll steal your money.
It's so great to see all the well wishing from your peers in the military. I agree with all they've said: I look forward to everything you have to offer in the coming years, and wish you luck for the future!
I was wondering when the USMC was going to crack down on you. That shit sucks and shows how out of touch the military continues to be. Instead of engaging with you and possibly collaborating with you, since you are a fairly popular RUclipsr, they say, 'remove these videos or gtfo.'
Well...bye.
I was a Marcher at 8th and I from 2018-2020. Just now discovered this channel and you gained a new sub.
There is an up side to all this - you now have a DD-214. Welcome to the club.
Getting awarded for the same thing you were getting in trouble for... That is straight out of Catch-22
That rooster's got spurs bub.... That means a thing or two here in TN😮 Swing'n big my dude!
Eric, I've been watching your videos since Facebook Jam 2. Can't believe I've been around for 5 years, but I'm confident that you are going to do big things as a full time content creator! Thank you for your service, and good luck!!!
This mans deserves more popularity,he’s so talented
I would have loved to have joined a branch of the military for being in the band. But will let you know thank you for doing what you do,and even though your no longer an active member of the marine Corp, still thank you for your services to our country. We need to remember playing music
Congrats on the major life shift and by all means, thank you so very very much for your service to our nation!
Congrats brother I've been out of the Navy nearly a year now. Transition is can be weird, but worth it.
I am an RN working in a big hospital system, so I do understand perfectly how the upper administration in an archaic institution has a reflex to kill anything new that it can't be bothered to try to comprehend. You are among the first but you won't be the last Marine to use social media. For the Marines to not embrace the potential of new technology and encourage creative people to harness it for promoting their brand shows how leadership that can't adapt to changing times will ultimately run their organization into the ground. You are a goodwill ambassador for the USMC and have reflected the only the best aspects of life in the military. They are a bunch freakin' idiots to drive away smart, positive and innovative individuals such as yourself. Being a pioneer is a thankless job. Eric- I'm so sorry you are a concept that Marine leadership can't yet wrap its mind around.
As a 10 year veteran, thanks for your service! I got out in 2020 when I saw it going downhill.