I saw him at a clinic he did in Portland, Maine a long time ago and he was great. Super nice guy. I think he could tell the room was a little shy (a lot of people were a little hesitant to ask any questions), but he took plenty of time to answer every question, with no ego or judgement at all.
Glad to see this, thanks for making! I love his unique and punchy airy sound. The ambassadors were no surprise, the snare was. Please get Shannon Forrest of Toto as well in the future? :)
That's what it sounds like when you dedicate your life to drums....still remember seeing him at drumtek in melb decades ago. Sounded just as good back them. These vids are on fire at the moment
Was at a greet and meet after the show in Florida 2015 when he was playing drums for Alan Holdsworth great show great solo they all were very nice was in the presence of greatness. Miss Alan's playing.
i have a pic of virgil and me when we were both very much younger when he did a clinic at a tiny club next to the drum shop in newcastle and he was playing premier drums
Nice stick trick before the promo 🤣 "we've got back issues" alright 😂 ( where's the laughing elbow emoji when you need it? 🙃 ) Another nice drum kit get 🔥🔥🔥
Not a Powerstoke on the kick! Great to see no perimeter muffling on the kick head. The in-collar muffling reduces the bass drum's natural resonance a lot. That 23" drum sounds great with an unmuffled head (and just a pillow).
How on earth can he be underrated? He is a beast and pretty much everyone agrees on that. Stop overusing that trendy UNDERRATED word, it just doesn't apply to everyone or everything.
@@adrianfuentes8423by underrated I think he means that Virgil isn’t really known by non musicians because he isn’t part of a mainstream band. But Really dedicated people like Virgil Donati who practices 15 hours a day every day and has done so for over 60 years, isn’t famous like lars Ulrich or Danny Carey. He’s an individual and a staple in the drumming community so he’s isn’t necessarily underrated.
So who’s in Asia now? Is Geoff Downs even in the band? I thought I heard the dude from Frost* and Lonely Robot was playing guitar so Steve Howe isn’t in the band.
The NUMBER 1 in the World. History of virtuosity, History of the double pedal, History of mathematical labyrinths...... 🚀🪐 ...then there are the others... Thomas Lang Tony Royster Jr ...... ...... ......
10/12/18/23. the standard 5 piece!
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Virgil , the man from another planet hell yeah.
*Ladies & Gentlemen*
*The One & Only*
*Virgil Donati* 😎🔥🌟🥁
*Keep up the great work*
*David & Modern Drummer* 🥁👏
Never thought I'd see one of these with Virgil. Thanks, DF! Didn't know he was touring with Asia. Great fit for him!
I saw him at a clinic he did in Portland, Maine a long time ago and he was great. Super nice guy. I think he could tell the room was a little shy (a lot of people were a little hesitant to ask any questions), but he took plenty of time to answer every question, with no ego or judgement at all.
Thanks for another great run down. Virgil is a master
I Love to hear him play Heat of the Moment. Great rundown.
The kit rundowns have gotten better and better.
Used to subscribe to MD from 85-2021 till they stopped printing and went digital.
Virgil is great!
Virgil has been playing professional for many years. Top rated drummer!
Yessss!!! Virgil !!
I Like Carl Palmer but this will be an extraordinary upgrade!
Virgil was and is an inspirational talent even way back in loose change, hans valen and clinics.
Love these videos! Awesome stuff.
The first Planet X album was/is a masterpiece.
master of masters !!
Glad to see this, thanks for making! I love his unique and punchy airy sound. The ambassadors were no surprise, the snare was. Please get Shannon Forrest of Toto as well in the future? :)
Incredible shell pack !Hardware and cymbals as well,looking forward to hearing Virgil play Asia!😊
Absolutely one of the GOATs
Awesome drummer and the kit sounds sweet!
Great vid, many thanks, absolutely love Virgil, too bloke, unbelievable drummer.
Sounds great
The greatest!
I remember the first time I watched a drum solo by Virgil, on VHS. It was life changing, I had no idea drums could be played like that. He's a legend.
That's what it sounds like when you dedicate your life to drums....still remember seeing him at drumtek in melb decades ago. Sounded just as good back them. These vids are on fire at the moment
Was at a greet and meet after the show in Florida 2015 when he was playing drums for Alan Holdsworth great show great solo they all were very nice was in the presence of greatness. Miss Alan's playing.
grande virgil ,un modo di creare e suonare incredibile 💪💪👊👍
❤❤❤ GOOD DAY. VIRGIL CAN GET THE JOB DONE, EVERYTIME. 💜
Aussie Aussie Aussie 🙏✌️🤘🇦🇺
i have a pic of virgil and me when we were both very much younger when he did a clinic at a tiny club next to the drum shop in newcastle and he was playing premier drums
Master Virgil
I met Virgil in Hollywood at the baked potato on 07, don’t meet your heroes.
Met him briefly after a clinic at m.i. l didn't know who he was until that day buy yeah I hear you. Charlie from anthrax was that for me.
Those drums are so alive! Wow! Beautiful sounding from a legendary drummer.
Plus, Virgil gave up his Vater sticks?
Virgil!!
Nice stick trick before the promo 🤣 "we've got back issues" alright 😂 ( where's the laughing elbow emoji when you need it? 🙃 )
Another nice drum kit get 🔥🔥🔥
Bello/Magnifico.🙏✡️✡️✡️✡️✡️✡️👑
Aw yesh!
1:14 i've had enough the drunk cameraman aesthetic that everyone does now.
I was today years old when I learned Virgil is an Aussie. How did I not know this?
Not a Powerstoke on the kick! Great to see no perimeter muffling on the kick head. The in-collar muffling reduces the bass drum's natural resonance a lot. That 23" drum sounds great with an unmuffled head (and just a pillow).
VIRGILS ONE OF THE BEST DRUMMERS IN THE WORLD...VERY VERY UNDERATED😊
How on earth can he be underrated? He is a beast and pretty much everyone agrees on that. Stop overusing that trendy UNDERRATED word, it just doesn't apply to everyone or everything.
@@adrianfuentes8423by underrated I think he means that Virgil isn’t really known by non musicians because he isn’t part of a mainstream band. But Really dedicated people like Virgil Donati who practices 15 hours a day every day and has done so for over 60 years, isn’t famous like lars Ulrich or Danny Carey. He’s an individual and a staple in the drumming community so he’s isn’t necessarily underrated.
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Looks like a sound edge bottom on the second set of hats.
Maybe a Z Mastersound bottom, since some Paiste Hihats are slightly undersized when paired with Sabian and Zildjian counterparts.
X-Celerator, size difference obvious when you account for the 13" top and the X-Celerator is only available as 14".
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Does anyone have any info on the Virgil Donati cowbell he mentioned in that ASIA Rig Rundown video? Please
So who’s in Asia now? Is Geoff Downs even in the band? I thought I heard the dude from Frost* and Lonely Robot was playing guitar so Steve Howe isn’t in the band.
It's gotta just be Geoff Downes, now. What happened with Carl Palmer?
@@johnsoos6907 Palmer is more interested in playing with his band probably!
One original member - downes
The NUMBER 1 in the World.
History of virtuosity,
History of the double pedal,
History of mathematical labyrinths...... 🚀🪐
...then there are the others...
Thomas Lang
Tony Royster Jr
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Chris Coleman
Eric Moore
Virgil Donati
Vinnie Colaiuta
Dave Weckl
Thomas Lang
Benny Greb
Eloy Casagrande
And the universe is complete......
We are here to hear Virgil not Frangione
He's missing a couple gongs.
I wish other companies would take a lesson from Tama and make a REAL gong bass drum.
Wish you never changed the colour d: (. Love from beautiful South African 🇿🇦 ⚓ 🙇♂️ 🕊️ ⚓ 🔥 🥁 🎻 🇮🇱 🐸 💚 🐮
I like Virgil alot...BUT ASIA no Palmer.....IDK!!
He's amazing just is he missing teeth or something? I don't remember him always talking like that
He has a lisp…
@JayJackson-hb7ks haha he sure does whelp lol thanks for the response
Please get someone who actually knows drums to do these, David is clueless and all over the place.
YOUR A 🤡