Watching this video at half speed is hilarious for two reasons: 1) The grooves he plays are still hard at half tempo. 2) He sounds super stoned in the interviews
+Shain Niemeyer true but he's been hitting with Mint Condition since the early 90s and hit that Janet Jackson Tour with them so in some drum circles folks been hip to him for almost 25 years now lol
@Vater PercussionUSA you guys to me are killing the Sugar Maple sticks, I show them off every time I play them. I regret not playing them. You guys are the best. I feel like the amount of work at the factory tops off any other company. I hope you keep them the best. You have my vote!! I use what Chris Dave is using in this video, now onto the Vater Beater!
I first saw Chris when he was featured on Mint Condition 1996 Definition of a Band cd. He played very well and I caught a show when he and Stokley went at it as part of the show on drums and it was nice! Been a fan every since. He and Robert Glasper were a perfect combo as well, but I guess he moved on from that and Mark Has the job now. But big up to Chris, keep doing you thang my dude!
We've had artists who then turn the beater in the pedal. BUT we have also started using a stronger material for the covering. It also looks a bit more vintage! haha
chris dave is amazing, hes great to drum too, check out his work on bilals records, his latest one airtights revenge is great, also check him out with robert glasper trio also vater is the only sticks i use, i love the los angeles wood tip 5a
Yeah, for myself, I find Sir Dave refreshing, in this air of wanna-be's and charlatans...Man, his relaxed attitude and unabashed talent on the drums is awesome, my friends. I definitely think I could listen to him playing with an act or two or on a record. Which was beginning to be difficult for myself, with all the inuendo on recordings and pomp and circumstance prevalent. Kudos, my friend.
@VaterPercussionUSA Are Chris' signature stick fully developed yet or is it still in the prototype model ????? If so can we buy the prototype model ????
He is a cool dude... I remember hanging around him and other drummers and they were talking about how a drummer got fired from a gig with Janet Jackson.....
Yo, that's how he is in person...cool and laid back. Not arrogant. BEAST!!!!!!
Chris Dave!!!!!!!! One of my favorite guys to watch of late.
I know him & I must say that he's definitely 1 of my favorite drummers & 1 of the most humble musicians I've been blessed 2 know.
Watching this video at half speed is hilarious for two reasons: 1) The grooves he plays are still hard at half tempo. 2) He sounds super stoned in the interviews
This is the funniest interview. Chris Dave is the man!
wow...his personality is humble to be sooo talented...by far my favorite drummer
One of the best. A very creative drummer it's all about creativity
He is the man. Completely individual. He hasn't had the same setup for 10 years, he's always evolving.
Chris Dave is the best drummer to me in my book. I miss the Mint Condition days when he and Kerry was playin too. Lawd!!!!!!!!!
It's funny how people who are just finding out about Chris are talking like he's a new dude.
He's 46. Lol
I didn't believe you then I went and looked it up. He looks 20!
Thats propbly cuz his first release was in 2003.
Shain Niemeyer as a solo project. Hes played for countless artists even before I was born. Im 24 btw.
+Shain Niemeyer true but he's been hitting with Mint Condition since the early 90s and hit that Janet Jackson Tour with them so in some drum circles folks been hip to him for almost 25 years now lol
I like how his snares are tuned like toms
"i don't like lookin at toms right now" hahahaha
@Vater PercussionUSA you guys to me are killing the Sugar Maple sticks, I show them off every time I play them. I regret not playing them. You guys are the best. I feel like the amount of work at the factory tops off any other company. I hope you keep them the best. You have my vote!! I use what Chris Dave is using in this video, now onto the Vater Beater!
Proud to be part of the family in Italy! Vater rulez!
Drumming needs Chris Dave
wicked drummer... wonderful
Such an inspiration! This guy turned me onto the bomber beaters, and their pretty happenin.
definitely the best drummer currently alive
Him & Questo !!
i love his lines "i hate how i sound on toms" .. "i like cracked cymbals" .. BUT THAT'S WHY I LOVE HIS SOUND! VIBES!
this man is sick !! and his set-up love it !!
funny i am late to the party, but I am glad I got here...haha...love this dude...seems like one of the homies...
He is the man. He's always evolving, he hasn't had the same kit set up for 10 years. A snare fetish? I haven't heard that before lol.
chris!!! it's so good to see your face, man... I miss you....
seriously beautiful player.
@joegritschacher Those are from a performance at Berklee College of Music
I first saw Chris when he was featured on Mint Condition 1996 Definition of a Band cd. He played very well and I caught a show when he and Stokley went at it as part of the show on drums and it was nice! Been a fan every since. He and Robert Glasper were a perfect combo as well, but I guess he moved on from that and Mark Has the job now. But big up to Chris, keep doing you thang my dude!
We've had artists who then turn the beater in the pedal. BUT we have also started using a stronger material for the covering. It also looks a bit more vintage! haha
ive been waitin for this video for a while
BEAST MODE!!!!
yup the full performance is on youtube! just type in "Robert Glasper Berklee" lol
Tope!! Já sigo a Vater lá no Instagram e vocês sempre com produtos de altíssima qualidade
God damn it Vater, I bought all of these products after this video
@Lassesteff It's actually Chick Corea's song, but thanks. I found out already.
Thank god he chose Drums! haha
The way he approaches a set is like he’s truly..channeling a percussionist. When you listen to him (to me) it sounds like two people
Man can beat faster than a rattle snake...Simply Dope Chris Dave best drummer in the world Period...
They do have lenses! There the limited edition Chris "Daddy" Dave invisible lenses glasses. Only one pair was made.
4:00 is that his watch on one of his snare????? wait why am I worrying, he has like five others.
Williams, Elvin, Roach, and DeJohnette - Glad to hear about his drumming influences. But I hear him when he says he absorbs everything.
Wow...I'm gonna "Favorite" this just because he's talking!
chris dave is a beast!!
4.38 "and thats how i got into this stick... and then.... i just luh dis stick"... lol i lolled
Man, I love his ride cymbal! Does anyone know what it is?
So, what happened with that signature stick Vater? 🤔✌
@Xolin11 Festival, right?
I've got this beater too, and there comes a time when every side of the beater is flattened so turning it around is no use anymore...
chris dave is amazing, hes great to drum too, check out his work on bilals records, his latest one airtights revenge is great, also check him out with robert glasper trio also vater is the only sticks i use, i love the los angeles wood tip 5a
Berklee college of music with Robert Glasper on the piano and rhodes???
@thealmightypat yeah dude, i was there too. so sick. you can find this whole performance on video if you search "robert glasper berklee"
when is the cd/dvd coming out? What is the name of it? Can't wait to check it out.
@VaterPercussionUSA which I was at! booya!
Yeah, for myself, I find Sir Dave refreshing, in this air of wanna-be's and charlatans...Man, his relaxed attitude and unabashed talent on the drums is awesome, my friends. I definitely think I could listen to him playing with an act or two or on a record. Which was beginning to be difficult for myself, with all the inuendo on recordings and pomp and circumstance prevalent. Kudos, my friend.
Where’s that dvd
@VaterPercussionUSA Are Chris' signature stick fully developed yet or is it still in the prototype model ????? If so can we buy the prototype model ????
Anyone know what kind of facial hair trimmer he uses?
"I JUST LOVE THIS STICK"
Esse cara é genial!
that style is very popular over here in east asia, especially in korea
@VaterPercussionUSA What stick model does ZChris use ?
@VaterPercussionUSA is there like a dvd or video of that preformance?
What is the song at 5:54 ?
@Xolin11 Paint the World - it's Robert's tune :)
whats that song in the beggining?
What is the first song called? I heard it in another video too, with a different bassist.
does anyone know what album he's talking about???
HES THE BEST WHEN HE PLAYS WITH MINT CONDITION REAL SHITT.
Can someone tell me how he's doing that on the hi hat at 5:53
wat kind of ride cymbal is that??
What's the name of the first tune that was played?
what live show are these clips from
He has two sticks, one on the top and one on the bottom and he's moving them up and down quickly.
where are the videos in between from?
What kind of drums doe Chris play ????????????
his rhythms are unreal.... 2:05
I love his talking
I think I have a new addition to my idols list :)
What's the song at 3:40 ?
D'Andre Wilson Robert Glasper - Open Mind I believe.
Not sure if you ever got an answer to your question lol But it's a Glasper song called "Open Mind"
Open Mind: some of the best music eeeever written.
you can SO hear Tony Williams in his playing, but Chris is def his own kat!
i want his voice
He's so...normal.
He is a cool dude... I remember hanging around him and other drummers and they were talking about how a drummer got fired from a gig with Janet Jackson.....
Anyone know what brand watch he's wearing?
Where is that CHRIS DAVE album ?!?!?!?!?!?
I'm gonna "Favorite" this just cause he's talking!!!
love vater sticks :D: D :D
They allow him to see every 64th note at any tempo.
that song "festival" by robert glasper is the best
Jesus, I wanna hear Chris's dad play.
when he said Elvin Jones and Tony Williams I knew he was official
@funkydrummer11
the robert glasper trio/experiment
I wish I can be part of vater?
the song is open mind-robert glasper
why is his story so similar to mine
whats the name of the intro song??
chick corea elektric band 2 - paint the world
They do, he has super powers.
7:14 onward - HOLY SHIT!!!!
7:10 LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
dam those r cool glasses !
SEND ME ALL YO CRACKED CYMBALS!!!
Wearing specs without lenses is like a Sharpie tattoo.
?uestlove via red bull academy interview brought me here
Yup, thank him for me. Floored by this guy