I hate people bashing on this ... Drummers are so arrogant.... What he played was very much so technically impressive, he was doing more than just a modified rock beat with fast fills in it that seem to be what modern drumming is rooted in. He was playing Latin beats and infusing them with traditional faster rock based fills... As well as playing traditional (grip style on the stick and flipping his technique back to match grip or german grip) and infusing elements of marching snare rhythms and tricks. So, not only was he technically impressive he added a visual element to it to. Performance is just as much visual as it is technical. So, saying this was boring or not interesting, then you clearly aren't appreciative or as informed of a drummer, because you're not picking up the nuances he added in there that make this impressive.
Why are you guys hating on this guy? He won because his solo was more than just doing crazy stuff around the kit, he was musical with it, and transitioned smoothly between ideas. Plus he was interactive with the crowd, and he has mad chops.
In my opinion one of the best GCDO solo's. It has everything you could want to hear in a solo; variety of styles, dynamics, interesting phrasing, ability to play matched and traditional, quirkiness, storytelling, building upon an idea, chops, pocket, stick tricks (even if they are a bit cheap), melodic, easy to follow even for non-drummers, technical ability and mastery of pretty much everything he played.
Where you guys see cockiness, I see a man who does what he loves and loves what he does. He's an amazing player, there's no doubt about it, and he brings a sort of excitement in his playing. You can obviously tell that he's a foreigner and this is probably one of his first times in the US, being that he is wearing an LA <3's ME shirt and stops halfway through his song to give LA a shoutout. He's not cocky, he just might b excited to play in front of a big crowd. Or he may just be goofy. Or weird
So the last time I listened to this I had an entirely different mindset. I didn't like it at all, sitting down and listening to it now I can listen and just be so much more impressed.
Dude this guy killed it! He's got groove man. And he played with dynamics, eased up, went softer at times, and he's just got a dope personality and stage presence. Everything you need to be a good performer.
Now THIS is a drum solo. Groove, technique, and it keeps your attention from start to finish. 2013's winner was nowhere NEAR this guy. The Octopad officially RUINED 2013's drum off and all the real drummers will agree.
I hate people bashing on this ... Drummers are so arrogant.... What he played was very much so technically impressive, he was doing more than just a modified rock beat with fast fills in it that seem to be what modern drumming is rooted in. He was playing Latin beats and infusing them with traditional faster rock based fills... As well as playing traditional (grip style on the stick and flipping his technique back to match grip or german grip) and infusing elements of marching snare rhythms and tricks. So, not only was he technically impressive he added a visual element to it to. Performance is just as much visual as it is technical. So, saying this was boring or not interesting, then you clearly aren't appreciative or as informed of a drummer, because you're not picking up the nuances he added in there that make this impressive.
Much love for the NO OCTAPAD!
Why are you guys hating on this guy? He won because his solo was more than just doing crazy stuff around the kit, he was musical with it, and transitioned smoothly between ideas. Plus he was interactive with the crowd, and he has mad chops.
He actually said "I'm Mexican." Big difference!
In my opinion one of the best GCDO solo's. It has everything you could want to hear in a solo; variety of styles, dynamics, interesting phrasing, ability to play matched and traditional, quirkiness, storytelling, building upon an idea, chops, pocket, stick tricks (even if they are a bit cheap), melodic, easy to follow even for non-drummers, technical ability and mastery of pretty much everything he played.
Where you guys see cockiness, I see a man who does what he loves and loves what he does. He's an amazing player, there's no doubt about it, and he brings a sort of excitement in his playing. You can obviously tell that he's a foreigner and this is probably one of his first times in the US, being that he is wearing an LA <3's ME shirt and stops halfway through his song to give LA a shoutout. He's not cocky, he just might b excited to play in front of a big crowd. Or he may just be goofy. Or weird
So the last time I listened to this I had an entirely different mindset. I didn't like it at all, sitting down and listening to it now I can listen and just be so much more impressed.
Those hi hats sound absolutely incredible.
i would love to drum like this but i can't afford to quit my world wide kazoo tour :(
His solo and ramon sampson’s are the best. With the octapad
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My drum solos
Incredibly encouraging to see a winner in the last 10 years who didn't use the Octapad. Like to think its still possible.
I have watched this 50 times. It never gets old. He kicks so much ass
Dude this guy killed it! He's got groove man. And he played with dynamics, eased up, went softer at times, and he's just got a dope personality and stage presence. Everything you need to be a good performer.
The raw creativity on display here is astounding. This dude pulls so much variety in sound out of the kit
After watching tons of drum-offs since 2012, this one is still my favorite.
Not only is he a good drummer, but a hell of an entertainer.
Now THIS is a drum solo. Groove, technique, and it keeps your attention from start to finish. 2013's winner was nowhere NEAR this guy. The Octopad officially RUINED 2013's drum off and all the real drummers will agree.
still love watching this one 9 years later. Great solo!