Well! I flattered myself that this would be one of your most stunned reactions, and I wasn’t wrong! Your face was a picture bro, a very happy picture! It’s a quite incredible solo on so many levels and I knew you would appreciate it and love it. Although I only joined your Patreon this month ( I wax travelling a lot, international relocation ) you’ll know from the comments on a lot of your reactions that I’ve been a fan of your channel for a while. Glad I’m able to support you in a more tangible way now cos I really enjoy your reactions and I know you’ve been through some tough times but have 2 lovely kids, it pleases me that I can help a little. Anyway, glad you enjoyed Neil. Now, how do I too that next month? 😎
You rock bro 💪 that was amazing. I don't think I've seen my face make those faces before LOL craziness. Thank you so much for you support it means so much. Truly. Glad to have you aboard 😀
@@L33Reactsas awesome as Neil Peart and this drum solo are, Neil tips his hat to Carl Palmer!!😮 So you should definitely check Carl Palmer out!! Also Led Zeppelin live in I believe 1970 John Bonham's drum solo for "Moby Dick"!! At one point he plays his complete kit barehanded, no sticks!!!😮😮
About a year or two, some music magazine ran a readers poll, the all time greatest musician in all music history. Chris Squire came in at 11th. Rick Wakeman surprisingly 4th. Is Jimi Hendrix number one? No. Hendrix is second only to the greatest musician in the whole human history, Neil Peart.
You should see Terry Bozzio's kit. It's 200 pieces. Carl Palmer's kit was extensive as well and it also revolved around during their concerts. There were dragons on the backs of his gongs that appeared to dance (part of the lighting show) when he struck them.
Neil didn't feel that this was one of his best performances as he was dealing with having the flu at the time. 🤯 All the horns before the big band music came in were triggered off of his drumkit. Amazing!
Great reaction!! Done on the eve of the 4th anniversary of his passing...RIP to our Professor, Neil Ellwood Peart! Seen them live 9 times - and I always looked forward to his drum solos. So rhythmic & melodic - he made a song out of it - no easy feat just on percussion. Some drummers get a kit that size for show, but Neil hit every one of those pieces in that solo. Cheers - and no, he's not human...he's Canadian!
The only drummers that ever came close to Neil were guys like Simon Philips and the immortal Tony Williams. I worked spotlights for Buddy Rich 40 years ago, and dude certainly had chops...but he was such an enormous dic you cannot imagine.
It's probably his best *solo* but as far as being a master drummer / percussionist the live Xanadu from Exit Stage Left is what I found most impressive as a part of a piece that's shared with other musicians. p/s: It's pronounced Neil PEERT.
Also if ya dig and enjoyed this video which was cool and I still am a long haired after all these years though with a changed heart and peace in the heart and you can also 😀 you may also enjoy the song " Most of All " By Glenn Kaiser and Where Roses Grow Live by Rez Band Awesome songs check them out. Also I remember hearing the song by Led Zepp " In My Time of Dyin " during my drug years and made me think about death and Jesus. Then a hippy friend that dug Jesus told me more of Jesus love and forgiveness and how I could also know Jesus love. So in 1981 I cried out to Jesus and wow man He came into my life and I had and have so much joy and peace and now know that through Jesus when I die I will be with Him in Heaven. Hey Jesus loves each of you also and yall can know Him if you are at all open. Just cry out to Him and a good question to ask yourself if you were to die today would you go to heaven ? And if yes why ? To find out more please read the Gospel of John in the Bible or check out the movie on RUclips. 😀
Lee, do yourself a solid and listen to the first recorded Neil Peart solo from 1976! It's part of the medley on "Side 4" of the double-disk album "All the World's a Stage"! Neil Peart in his early 20's, in total BEAST-MODE, just destroying his kit1 Plus, you'll hear 1976 Rush metal-ing out on Working Man & Finding My Way! Killer end- of-the-show medley and drum solo! Neil Killing it!
Besides his drumkit being huge, I LOVE the gold hardware on everything. It goes so well with the dark drum shells. And he does it justice by being as great a player as he is.
In my opinion Neil is probably the best percussionist of them all but having said that, I think you will really enjoy watching a dual drum set piece from Phil Collins and Chester Thompson during a Genesis concert. They are on RUclips to check out I am not being biased. Just being a huge prog head, I love them all. Peart, White, Collins, Bruford etc
It's so hard to pick a favorite... bruford is probably it because of the jazz influence and his solo work but they are ALL fantastic percussionists. Of the highest order.
@@L33Reacts Saw Neil and Rush live many, many times over the years. I took the news of his death like I had lost a family member. Great reaction by the way. So much fun to watch the look of awe when people see this for the first time. Keep up the good work.
Good reaction. Drummers use a Metronome to keep time. A Metronome uses Neil Peart to keep time. He does this in the middle of a 3-hour concert. Why doesn't anybody talk about his foot work? Nobody talks about his left foot with the tambourine sound. It must be so easy for Drummers to do. Is that why?
LOVE the reaction!! :) Maybe check out NEIL PEART Buddy Rich HONOR?????!!!!!!!!! :) ♥AND, or... Victor Wooten bass magic????????? :) “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ~ Romans 15:13
Neil played on and produced a couple CD's in the early 90's with various drummers playing with the Buddy Rich Big Band. That's when he discovered teacher Freddie Gruber, who improved his swing / jazz chops. Check out his last time playing at the Buddy Rich Memorial Concert in 2008 - he plays a couple different big band songs, then they join him and give a big band flavor to Rush's YYZ.
Just for some tie-ins, the one section where he's playing a 3/4 beat with his feet (Bum tss tss, bum tss tss) - that was adapted from Max Roach's composition The Drum Also Waltzes; which was later covered by our man Bill Bruford! Check it out sometime
New sub!✅️ Thanks for your jaw dropping reactions! Just found your channel, love to see your reactions to these GREATS!!!🎉😁 Us who grew up in the 70's & 80's were beyond blessed, to witness these phenomenal great musicians!! The complete ART, these SUPER TALENTED musicians put out there for our enjoyment, is MIND BLOWING!!! The only thing better, is to witness such extraordinary talents LIVE!! What a treat it was to see "The Professor" jam this LIVE!!! WE ROCKED, WITH THE VERY BEST!!!🥳🙃
So glad to have you here my friend!! Glad you appreciate good music as well. That's all this channel is about. And you are so right and yall were so lucky to grow up back then. I grew up in the late 90s and 2000s and it was definitely something..lol
After seeing Rush the first time it dramatically changes your perception of what a drum solo is like, usually it’s 5 minutes and it’s not a big deal, I’ve see many good drummers and their solos but nothing compares to Neil. It’s one of the highlights of the Rush show.
At alot of Concert the drum solo was the time to go take a piss and grab another beer, but not at a Rush show, and I've been fortunate to witness 20 Neil Peart Solos
Definitely count myself lucky to have seen Rush over 10 times live and they just never dissappointed. Having seen them from the early 80s through the final tour in 2015, it was one of the coolest things on those later tours, seeing sons and daughters coming with parents to see them for the first time & share that magic of Rush live. Seeing people still enjoy Neil and the band as "new" to them is amazing and makes me smile so much.
For me, it comes down to Palmer or Peart for best rock drummer, but my favorite is Bruford... but the greatest drummer ever is Buddy Rich. Buddy was Peart's idol.
RUSH LIVE……I was lucky enough to see one of the last shows before Neil died at SPAC N.Y. Simply the most talented three man band ever. Incredible performances every time. “In eight years I’ll be seventy one, I can play Charlie Watts drum parts when I’m seventy one, I can’t play Neil Peart’s drum parts when I’m seventy one” - Neil Peart at sixty three.
I am really looking forward to this. You are going to love it. Please be sure to check out his other solos as well they are all amazing and well worth your time especially since you are a drummer. Another great one that really shows his versatility is him playing "Cotton Tail" with the Buddy Rich band he has a solo in that as well.
It’s not as much about Niel’s speed and timing as it is about his creativity. Look at how Niel brought the “drum solo” to the audience. With the pounding bass drum at the beginning to the melodic xylophone to wowing you with his double bass and high-hat work to the horns he triggered at the end. His creativity in the songs he plays with Rush is like no other I have ever heard or will hear again. Whether he's the GOAT of drumming or not, that all just depends on your taste. It’s all subjective and I’m ok if he’s not considered “the best”. I just know what his drumming does to my sole. The seamlessly smooth transition to the next phrase of the song it largely (But not solely) Niel! RIP!
Also, he was the main lyricist for Rush! You should really watch this band (3 members that sound like 6!). You will be blown away! always love watching this solo! Rest in peace, Neil! We all miss you very much! Neil is now in Heaven with his wife and daughter! My prayers go out to Geddy and Alex. They lost who they considered a brother!
I have seen Rush 13 times, amazing through the years, he is simply the standard. From witnessing 2112 Overture complete to all the later music, Neil you are Legend, RIP
Phil Collins was a far better drummer than he was a vocalist.... I love early Genesis.... I saw Phil play once on a Robert Plant solo concert.... Absolutely fantastic drummer!
Zappa Plays Zappa - look for a live version of “The Black Page” that features Terry Bozzio and Steve Vai, but especially Bozzio’s “Black Page No. 1.” part. It’s mind-blowing.
Check out some of Barriemore Barlow's drumming, (Jethro Tull), he's very similar to Neils "stuff".. I bet you didn't see John Bonham twirling his right handed drumstick, near the very conclusion of Moby Dick, (Live 1970), you're the second "reaction dude" who was busy talking rather than watching & listening..✌️
Know your rudiments inside out. Know tons of music styles inside out (not just rock)... Keep practicing. Rolls... Lots of practice. Open rolls, close rolls, fast, slow... Muscle/memory. make it automatic and reactionary (no thinking.) Don't give yourself limits on what you can't do! Push yourself on what you can do - then capitalize on your skill set. Crossing - watch jazz bands (big bands.) They used to always feature drums solo's back in the day. Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Louie Bellson to name a few. Dampening cymbals goes back to pre 1950's. I grew up in the 70's music wise and we drew from anything we heard on a record long before it was ever on TV. If solo's were on TV they were rare to see so everything had to go off basically just listening and extracting everything by ear.
The only difference between Canadians and Americans is the border , Remember Toronto has nearly 7 million in the metro area , lots of great players from Toronto Larnell Lewis Drummer for snarky puppy ,The Weekend , Drake ,Justin B ,Avril Levine,Shawn Mendez , plus many others , actors John Candy Jim Carey plus many others Canadians Are very much influenced by the States ,Don’t forget the great Oscar Pettiness the jazz piano player
2:05 It's actually called a Marimba or Vibraphone. I was percussion for over 20 years. And it's also called a MalletKat. That he was using. A Xylophone is not electronic 🤣 They are basically just bells.
Neil is by far my favorite but if you haven't done so already, check out Tool's Danny Carey Vic Firth drum cam version of the song Pneuma. Danny was greatly influenced by Neil, and became friends with him before he passed.
You must do a reaction to the most insane drum solo ever from the Buddy Rich tribute.3 drummers all going at one time, Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl and Vinnie Calluata.
My Percussion Kit has 127 pieces (see vid) inspired by Neil's kit and my favorite Phil Ehart from Kansas..... 23 Snares from 8"-15". 14 of them tuned side by side to play melodies.... 21 Toms from 8"- 18".... 5 Kick Bass from 16"-24".... 4 sets of Bongos & Congas.... 5 High-Hat sets.... 27 cymbals from 6" - 24".... 16 Cowbells... 5 Tambourines....1 Xylophone....3 Woodblocks.... 4 Claves.... 4 chime cymbals... 2 Triangles..... 2 Gongs 16"-20".... and a Planters Mixed Nut Can because it sounds great.
If you think that’s fast, or that rim is good, listen to Emerson Palmer’s drum show live at the California jam check it out it’ll blow Neil put out of the water, especially the speed in the complication of his drum solo
Rush's Drum Tech gave an interview and demonstrated how they set this kit up for each show - you can see the interview and the construction of the kit at this link: ruclips.net/video/bHPfy7cRA_U/видео.html
In the mid-nineties, despite decades of success and adulation, Neil Peart decided that he'd gone as far as he could on his own. So, he signed up for lessons with jazz drummer Freddie Gruber. Most drummers would probably have said, "I'm good enough" but not Neil.
Well!
I flattered myself that this would be one of your most stunned reactions, and I wasn’t wrong!
Your face was a picture bro, a very happy picture!
It’s a quite incredible solo on so many levels and I knew you would appreciate it and love it.
Although I only joined your Patreon this month ( I wax travelling a lot, international relocation ) you’ll know from the comments on a lot of your reactions that I’ve been a fan of your channel for a while.
Glad I’m able to support you in a more tangible way now cos I really enjoy your reactions and I know you’ve been through some tough times but have 2 lovely kids, it pleases me that I can help a little.
Anyway, glad you enjoyed Neil. Now, how do I too that next month? 😎
You rock bro 💪 that was amazing. I don't think I've seen my face make those faces before LOL craziness. Thank you so much for you support it means so much. Truly. Glad to have you aboard 😀
@@L33Reactsas awesome as Neil Peart and this drum solo are, Neil tips his hat to Carl Palmer!!😮
So you should definitely check Carl Palmer out!!
Also Led Zeppelin live in I believe 1970 John Bonham's drum solo for "Moby Dick"!! At one point he plays his complete kit barehanded, no sticks!!!😮😮
@@L33Reactsthe professor at work !
About a year or two, some music magazine ran a readers poll, the all time greatest musician in all music history. Chris Squire came in at 11th. Rick Wakeman surprisingly 4th. Is Jimi Hendrix number one? No. Hendrix is second only to the greatest musician in the whole human history, Neil Peart.
He is keeping one beat going steadily with both feet while playing over it in different tempos and time signatures. Incredible.
I heard it man that was incredible. So many different Influences thrown into one absolute monster solo :)
3/4 on the feet and 4/4 etc with his hands. That is control!
5:50 Well Neil Peart was a legend. Probably one of the greatest percussionists that ever lived. RIP Neil.
RIP Neil Peart!! Today is the 4th year of his passing. 😢 Sure miss this guy.
You should see Terry Bozzio's kit. It's 200 pieces. Carl Palmer's kit was extensive as well and it also revolved around during their concerts. There were dragons on the backs of his gongs that appeared to dance (part of the lighting show) when he struck them.
Neil didn't feel that this was one of his best performances as he was dealing with having the flu at the time. 🤯
All the horns before the big band music came in were triggered off of his drumkit.
Amazing!
He had the flu....
@@L33Reacts Yep. This was Neil _off his game._
Great reaction!! Done on the eve of the 4th anniversary of his passing...RIP to our Professor, Neil Ellwood Peart! Seen them live 9 times - and I always looked forward to his drum solos. So rhythmic & melodic - he made a song out of it - no easy feat just on percussion. Some drummers get a kit that size for show, but Neil hit every one of those pieces in that solo.
Cheers - and no, he's not human...he's Canadian!
love me some neal.
The only drummers that ever came close to Neil were guys like Simon Philips and the immortal Tony Williams. I worked spotlights for Buddy Rich 40 years ago, and dude certainly had chops...but he was such an enormous dic you cannot imagine.
It's probably his best *solo* but as far as being a master drummer / percussionist the live Xanadu from Exit Stage Left is what I found most impressive as a part of a piece that's shared with other musicians.
p/s: It's pronounced Neil PEERT.
Also if ya dig and enjoyed this video which was cool and I still am a long haired after all these years though with a changed heart and peace in the heart and you can also 😀 you may also enjoy the song " Most of All " By Glenn Kaiser and Where Roses Grow Live by Rez Band Awesome songs check them out. Also I remember hearing the song by Led Zepp " In My Time of Dyin " during my drug years and made me think about death and Jesus. Then a hippy friend that dug Jesus told me more of Jesus love and forgiveness and how I could also know Jesus love. So in 1981 I cried out to Jesus and wow man He came into my life and I had and have so much joy and peace and now know that through Jesus when I die I will be with Him in Heaven. Hey Jesus loves each of you also and yall can know Him if you are at all open. Just cry out to Him and a good question to ask yourself if you were to die today would you go to heaven ? And if yes why ? To find out more please read the Gospel of John in the Bible or check out the movie on RUclips. 😀
I would love to see a tour with Alex, Geddy and Gavin Harrison from Porcupine Tree and The Pineapple Thief. My prediction for 2024. 😊
Love Gavin Harrison! Only drummer I would accept for Geddy and Alex .
Lee, do yourself a solid and listen to the first recorded Neil Peart solo from 1976! It's part of the medley on "Side 4" of the double-disk album "All the World's a Stage"! Neil Peart in his early 20's, in total BEAST-MODE, just destroying his kit1 Plus, you'll hear 1976 Rush metal-ing out on Working Man & Finding My Way! Killer end- of-the-show medley and drum solo! Neil Killing it!
🤗 Eagerly awaiting the various 😳😌😄😙😀🤩🤯 looks on your face! 🥰🐰
Oh I think my face made every single one of those faces 😉
Watched this dozens of times, still gives chills. A true master of his craft. R.I.P.
Besides his drumkit being huge, I LOVE the gold hardware on everything. It goes so well with the dark drum shells. And he does it justice by being as great a player as he is.
I’ve been so looking forward to watching you react. It didn’t disappoint. A lot of fun watching your awed face. There’s truly no one like Neil.
In my opinion Neil is probably the best percussionist of them all but having said that, I think you will really enjoy watching a dual drum set piece from Phil Collins and Chester Thompson during a Genesis concert.
They are on RUclips to check out
I am not being biased. Just being a huge prog head, I love them all. Peart, White, Collins, Bruford etc
It's so hard to pick a favorite... bruford is probably it because of the jazz influence and his solo work but they are ALL fantastic percussionists. Of the highest order.
R.I.P. Professor 🥁🥁🥁🕊🕊🕊😎
RIP Neil 🙏
There is also Neil Peart drum solo Cottontail
Remembering Neil today, January 7, the 4th anniversary of his untimely passing. Miss him.
I had no idea that was today... wow. Strange timing! What a dude. This was amazing.
@@L33Reacts Saw Neil and Rush live many, many times over the years. I took the news of his death like I had lost a family member. Great reaction by the way. So much fun to watch the look of awe when people see this for the first time. Keep up the good work.
Good reaction.
Drummers use a Metronome to keep time. A Metronome uses Neil Peart to keep time.
He does this in the middle of a 3-hour concert. Why doesn't anybody talk about his foot work?
Nobody talks about his left foot with the tambourine sound. It must be so easy for Drummers to do.
Is that why?
The Professor.... RIP Neil you are missed...
LOVE the reaction!! :) Maybe check out NEIL PEART Buddy Rich HONOR?????!!!!!!!!! :) ♥AND, or... Victor Wooten bass magic????????? :) “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ~ Romans 15:13
He was playing different rhythms with his feet and hands. There's drummers, there's percussionists, but Neil was rare because he was both.
Did you even notice the polyrhythm with his feet?
Neil played on and produced a couple CD's in the early 90's with various drummers playing with the Buddy Rich Big Band. That's when he discovered teacher Freddie Gruber, who improved his swing / jazz chops. Check out his last time playing at the Buddy Rich Memorial Concert in 2008 - he plays a couple different big band songs, then they join him and give a big band flavor to Rush's YYZ.
I saw Rush Live 5 times. Neil's drum 🥁 solo were this perfect every time💙🔥 Brenda Nelson.
Just for some tie-ins, the one section where he's playing a 3/4 beat with his feet (Bum tss tss, bum tss tss) - that was adapted from Max Roach's composition The Drum Also Waltzes; which was later covered by our man Bill Bruford! Check it out sometime
New sub!✅️ Thanks for your jaw dropping reactions!
Just found your channel, love to see your reactions to these GREATS!!!🎉😁 Us who grew up in the 70's & 80's were beyond blessed, to witness these phenomenal great musicians!! The complete ART, these SUPER TALENTED musicians put out there for our enjoyment, is MIND BLOWING!!!
The only thing better, is to witness such extraordinary talents LIVE!! What a treat it was to see "The Professor" jam this LIVE!!! WE ROCKED, WITH THE VERY BEST!!!🥳🙃
So glad to have you here my friend!! Glad you appreciate good music as well. That's all this channel is about. And you are so right and yall were so lucky to grow up back then. I grew up in the late 90s and 2000s and it was definitely something..lol
Love yah, buddy, but please....
His name was pronounced just like it is spelled:
P - ear -T
Not:
P - ur - T
🤣🤷
After seeing Rush the first time it dramatically changes your perception of what a drum solo is like, usually it’s 5 minutes and it’s not a big deal, I’ve see many good drummers and their solos but nothing compares to Neil. It’s one of the highlights of the Rush show.
I would have loved to have taken one of these in person... I would have left the arena walking on air 😢
His limb independence is unsurpassed.
At alot of Concert the drum solo was the time to go take a piss and grab another beer, but not at a Rush show, and I've been fortunate to witness 20 Neil Peart Solos
Indeed, NP was a master!
That is amazing man... what a number. I'm quite jealous at this moment lol
Definitely count myself lucky to have seen Rush over 10 times live and they just never dissappointed. Having seen them from the early 80s through the final tour in 2015, it was one of the coolest things on those later tours, seeing sons and daughters coming with parents to see them for the first time & share that magic of Rush live. Seeing people still enjoy Neil and the band as "new" to them is amazing and makes me smile so much.
So do you still think
Danny Carey is the best
Drummer in history?😉
My bad, Bill Bruford 😆
What about Palmer? Lol Neal was awesome!
I have no idea what to think anymore LOL
Remember he did this in the middle of a 3 hour concert.
For me, it comes down to Palmer or Peart for best rock drummer, but my favorite is Bruford... but the greatest drummer ever is Buddy Rich. Buddy was Peart's idol.
Bruford is my favorite too. But I agree on your two choices for the best. Buddy rich needs a deep dive from me soon
RUSH LIVE……I was lucky enough to see one of the last shows before Neil died at SPAC N.Y. Simply the most talented three man band ever. Incredible performances every time. “In eight years I’ll be seventy one, I can play Charlie Watts drum parts when I’m seventy one, I can’t play Neil Peart’s drum parts when I’m seventy one” - Neil Peart at sixty three.
I am really looking forward to this. You are going to love it. Please be sure to check out his other solos as well they are all amazing and well worth your time especially since you are a drummer. Another great one that really shows his versatility is him playing "Cotton Tail" with the Buddy Rich band he has a solo in that as well.
This was awesome!! He killed it! He really was the best of the best man...
There are actually better ones! Check the R40 tour or Clockwork Angels...
It’s not as much about Niel’s speed and timing as it is about his creativity. Look at how Niel brought the “drum solo” to the audience. With the pounding bass drum at the beginning to the melodic xylophone to wowing you with his double bass and high-hat work to the horns he triggered at the end. His creativity in the songs he plays with Rush is like no other I have ever heard or will hear again. Whether he's the GOAT of drumming or not, that all just depends on your taste. It’s all subjective and I’m ok if he’s not considered “the best”. I just know what his drumming does to my sole. The seamlessly smooth transition to the next phrase of the song it largely (But not solely) Niel! RIP!
Also, he was the main lyricist for Rush! You should really watch this band (3 members that sound like 6!). You will be blown away! always love watching this solo! Rest in peace, Neil! We all miss you very much! Neil is now in Heaven with his wife and daughter! My prayers go out to Geddy and Alex. They lost who they considered a brother!
Check out the Buddy Rich "Impossible Drum Solo", and you will see the quickest left hand/snare ever. Buddy was Neils' hero.
I have seen Rush 13 times, amazing through the years, he is simply the standard. From witnessing 2112 Overture complete to all the later music, Neil you are Legend, RIP
24k gold plated! Neil is the professor! Imitated but never duplicated! What a shame that we lost him!
I saw his drum solos live 32 times
Nowhere near enough.
Phil Collins was a far better drummer than he was a vocalist.... I love early Genesis.... I saw Phil play once on a Robert Plant solo concert.... Absolutely fantastic drummer!
Zappa Plays Zappa - look for a live version of “The Black Page” that features Terry Bozzio and Steve Vai, but especially Bozzio’s “Black Page No. 1.” part. It’s mind-blowing.
Check out some of Barriemore Barlow's drumming, (Jethro Tull), he's very similar to Neils "stuff"..
I bet you didn't see John Bonham twirling his right handed drumstick, near the very conclusion of Moby Dick, (Live 1970), you're the second "reaction dude" who was busy talking rather than watching & listening..✌️
Know your rudiments inside out. Know tons of music styles inside out (not just rock)... Keep practicing.
Rolls... Lots of practice. Open rolls, close rolls, fast, slow... Muscle/memory. make it automatic and reactionary (no thinking.) Don't give yourself limits on what you can't do! Push yourself on what you can do - then capitalize on your skill set.
Crossing - watch jazz bands (big bands.) They used to always feature drums solo's back in the day. Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Louie Bellson to name a few.
Dampening cymbals goes back to pre 1950's.
I grew up in the 70's music wise and we drew from anything we heard on a record long before it was ever on TV. If solo's were on TV they were rare to see so everything had to go off basically just listening and extracting everything by ear.
Try Watching Tommy Aldridge. His Tom's Are Almost As Big As Bass Drum's.
If you haven’t seen it yet, search for “The Impossible Drum Solo” by Buddy Rich. Speed like you never seen. Buddy was an idol of Neil.
Queen Live Aid
Chicago 25 or 6 to 4
Niel Peart Frankfurt.
Neil once said….for all the kids I’ve inspired to play the drums…..I’d like to apologize to their parents!
To watch a drummer absolutely give his all, please react to Bill Ward of Black Sabbath - "War Pigs" LIVE Paris 1971.
The only difference between Canadians and Americans is the border , Remember Toronto has nearly 7 million in the metro area , lots of great players from Toronto Larnell Lewis Drummer for snarky puppy ,The Weekend , Drake ,Justin B ,Avril Levine,Shawn Mendez , plus many others , actors John Candy Jim Carey plus many others Canadians Are very much influenced by the States ,Don’t forget the great Oscar Pettiness the jazz piano player
2:05 It's actually called a Marimba or Vibraphone. I was percussion for over 20 years. And it's also called a MalletKat. That he was using. A Xylophone is not electronic 🤣 They are basically just bells.
BTW it is pronounced Neil Peart (Pee-rt).
Amazing solo
Neil is by far my favorite but if you haven't done so already, check out Tool's Danny Carey Vic Firth drum cam version of the song Pneuma. Danny was greatly influenced by Neil, and became friends with him before he passed.
I prefer the drums in Leave That Thing Alone from R30 more, I think Neil was more musical and varied than this version.
You must do a reaction to the most insane drum solo ever from the Buddy Rich tribute.3 drummers all going at one time, Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl and Vinnie Calluata.
Check Neils big band solo too: Neil Peart - Cotton Tail (w/ Drum Solo) (HQ) with a smaller one drum set.
...and after listening, omfg. peart is up there on mount rushmore. RIP. now go back and listen to Rush tracks and just relish what he did.
My Percussion Kit has 127 pieces (see vid) inspired by Neil's kit and my favorite Phil Ehart from Kansas..... 23 Snares from 8"-15". 14 of them tuned side by side to play melodies.... 21 Toms from 8"- 18".... 5 Kick Bass from 16"-24".... 4 sets of Bongos & Congas.... 5 High-Hat sets.... 27 cymbals from 6" - 24".... 16 Cowbells... 5 Tambourines....1 Xylophone....3 Woodblocks.... 4 Claves.... 4 chime cymbals... 2 Triangles..... 2 Gongs 16"-20".... and a Planters Mixed Nut Can because it sounds great.
Have you seen the drum solo in Moby Dick by John Bonham of zeppelin? That is another special one, on a normal sized kit, it's a must see
If you think that’s fast, or that rim is good, listen to Emerson Palmer’s drum show live at the California jam check it out it’ll blow Neil put out of the water, especially the speed in the complication of his drum solo
And before this solo he was playing for about 45 minutes.
You just saw the best ever, I seen most bands in the early 80s, Neil is the GOAT
You would probably enjoy reacting to a Jerry Mercer (April Wine) drum solo. There are least two great ones on RUclips.
Got lucky and got to see him in Atlanta at the Omni. He was freaking GREAT !
There is a video of Carl Palmer with just a snare at a trade show. You think just one snare can be entertaining? Carl Palmer pulls it off.
He has a great performance and solo on a kit 1/4 that size playing Rich memorial concert. You should see that
In my honest opinion a better drum solo from Mr. Peart is "where's my thing here it is" you look like your mind is being blown right now but just wait
Best you have seen. Nice. His solos were the best I've ever seen. 15 times over the years from 1978 through to thier last tour.
Rush's Drum Tech gave an interview and demonstrated how they set this kit up for each show - you can see the interview and the construction of the kit at this link: ruclips.net/video/bHPfy7cRA_U/видео.html
I noticed he switched right hand grip to like Buddy Rich for snare solo and back to the other grip for everything else
Carter Beauford with Dave Matthews Band is another great drummer!
In the mid-nineties, despite decades of success and adulation, Neil Peart decided that he'd gone as far as he could on his own. So, he signed up for lessons with jazz drummer Freddie Gruber. Most drummers would probably have said, "I'm good enough" but not Neil.
It’s been requested over and over and over again. It’s inferior to several other solos.
You realize he’s triggering the horns and the rest of the band sounds also right?
Neal said: "I wasn't talented, but I was relentless."
Carl Palmer drum solo Neil Perth looked up to Carl Palmer!!!!
Your favorite drummers favorite drummer
Of you want to see an insane drum kit, look up Terry Bozio
There's nothing to say, he's the Professor for a reason, just take notes because school is in session.
Oh, you tease me with Judith first and get me hooked
He wrote this intentionally as a teaching aid for students.
Buddy Rich impossible drum solo.
Did you catch he tossed his stick up and caught then played last lick of solo.
Assassin's chops.... ...with taste. Sorely missed, greatly beloved, supremely appreciated.
RIP the professor. He was the best of the best 😢💗
I give you the Professor…..🙏🙏🙏🙏RIP Neil
You should do Buddy Rich’s impossible solo.
I had that same Frazetta print on my wall as a young Man.
There's a reason why he is called the Professor.
All those cats listened to Tony Williams.
Drum SOLO BUDDY RICH>
That kit is 18c gold plated.
And Buddy Rich LIVE!
I do love this , but i do pe#refer the Danny Tool solo
Another interesting drummer Carter Beauford Tripping Bullies (Studio)
I love this drummer, his groove is unmatched