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  • Опубликовано: 26 апр 2015
  • In April one Saturday afternoon the groove legend formally known as "Thomas Pridgen" held a signing and chill sesh at Bentley's Drumshop in Fresno ca, Thomas did not expect to play that day but was kind enough to jam with some local drummers. Here is some footage.
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  • @IssacBenjamin
    @IssacBenjamin  9 лет назад +189

    KILLIN IT on a starter kit. with paper cymbals!

    • @gabrielgomer
      @gabrielgomer 9 лет назад +14

      IssacBenjamin Well, when he plays it... That kit just went up in value..

    • @StephenDanielAddeo
      @StephenDanielAddeo 8 лет назад +7

      +IssacBenjamin lol if I were as good as him, this would be my gig, just go into music stores, find the rattiest, cheapest set, and have at it.

    • @IssacBenjamin
      @IssacBenjamin  8 лет назад +4

      +Stephen Daniel Addeo hahaha
      yea for real.

    • @IamDaycaptain
      @IamDaycaptain 8 лет назад +1

      +IssacBenjamin LMAO paper cymbals. My first kit had cymbals like that.

    • @davegods278
      @davegods278 7 лет назад +1

      he could sell the kit with a pair of kidney

  • @pavlestamenovic2437
    @pavlestamenovic2437 9 лет назад +151

    i love how he sat down on the shittest kit possible lol

    • @IssacBenjamin
      @IssacBenjamin  9 лет назад +34

      Pavle Stamenovic funny thing was, they had a nice DW setup With all the bells and whistles and he just bypassed it and went straight for that starter kit.

    • @Ash_Hudson
      @Ash_Hudson 8 лет назад +30

      +IssacBenjamin To prove that having the best kit doesn't necessarily make you the best drummer

    • @IssacBenjamin
      @IssacBenjamin  8 лет назад +12

      +Ash Hudson agreed.

    • @Killenmachine05
      @Killenmachine05 3 года назад +4

      I mean yeah but it sounds great though, nice and punchy low tones.

  • @JeremyMcCant
    @JeremyMcCant 5 лет назад +14

    Thomas Pridgen is a straight up rhythmic machine!!! He's a monster!!!

  • @jamalturnermusician1016
    @jamalturnermusician1016 9 лет назад +125

    It was an honor playing with you Thomas man! You are truly one of my idols! Much love bro.

    • @yogidrummer333
      @yogidrummer333 9 лет назад +28

      Jamal Turner Musician That's you playing along side him? That would be a freaking dream... very intimidating too I'm sure lol xD Thomas is an alien.

    • @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power
      @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 9 лет назад +18

      you held your own, brother. keep rocking.

    • @Ash_Hudson
      @Ash_Hudson 8 лет назад

      +kodiak wild Are you Thomas Pridgen?

    • @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power
      @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 8 лет назад

      mwaha, nope. i'm me.

    • @uniquelloyd4168
      @uniquelloyd4168 8 лет назад +3

      u did tht holding the foundation down most def big ups

  • @CeciShaw
    @CeciShaw 7 лет назад +67

    Gear doesn't really matter, it comes and goes. Skill, talent, and imagination can last a lifetime.

    • @jaystechroom
      @jaystechroom 3 года назад

      Idk man I’d rather have those shitty hcs cymbals vs the even shittier ones lol. Happy holidays

    • @charleslarson5983
      @charleslarson5983 3 года назад

      ok

    • @BENEATH_THE_SEWERS
      @BENEATH_THE_SEWERS 3 года назад

      Thats all i see when Thomas plays is his originality and skill !

    • @austinsatterfield4981
      @austinsatterfield4981 2 года назад +1

      I mean gear really does matter if you take your craft and tone seriously

  • @jakecooley4588
    @jakecooley4588 8 лет назад +16

    I love that he yells while he's playing , it reminds me that he's human

  • @KeooB
    @KeooB 9 лет назад +80

    "Dude keep playing"

  • @Scottjazz55
    @Scottjazz55 8 лет назад +39

    Amen! It just goes to show that a master drummer can make ANY set groove. And groove he does. wow. thanks for sharing this!

    • @IssacBenjamin
      @IssacBenjamin  8 лет назад +1

      +The Drum Professor it was definatley my pleasure to be able to share this. by the way i liked your gavin harrison cover you did on your channel.

    • @kenwilliams3358
      @kenwilliams3358 6 лет назад

      The Drum Professor aint no masters no wear on here

  • @WuanLMR
    @WuanLMR 7 лет назад +81

    the first stArter kit sounded kinda nice and fat

  • @jamalturnermusician1016
    @jamalturnermusician1016 8 лет назад +23

    One of the greatest days of my life!

    • @aarongarcia8110
      @aarongarcia8110 7 лет назад +1

      Jamal Turner Musician you're trash

    • @marchiesmusic
      @marchiesmusic 7 лет назад +6

      Aaron Garcia anyone who isnt pro sounds like trash when you line them up next to Thomas Pridgen

    • @aarongarcia8110
      @aarongarcia8110 7 лет назад +5

      Marcello Granata it was joke, that's my friend playing and I was messing with him by commenting that

    • @marchiesmusic
      @marchiesmusic 7 лет назад

      Aaron Garcia oh ok. still my point stands. its hard to sound even half as good as thomas pridgen

    • @jamalturnermusician1016
      @jamalturnermusician1016 5 лет назад +3

      Aaron Garcia my nigga a foo 😭😭😭😭

  • @STIXAHOY
    @STIXAHOY 9 лет назад +50

    this crappy kit actually sounds pretty damn good !!

  • @jocquidixonmusicproduction988
    @jocquidixonmusicproduction988 8 лет назад +18

    Just imagine the amount of nervousness of playing next to Thomas Pridgen lol
    Incredible speed, endless chops, and to top it off crazy phrasing that if you try to listen to while playing you'll definitely lose where 1 is lol

  • @daffyshakilfur3563
    @daffyshakilfur3563 5 лет назад +6

    This is the type of drumming I like to see Thomas play, groove oriented patterns, not just speed blasting.....which is impressive in its own right. But this is friendlier to the senses. And its pretty damn impressive how through all that, they manage to find the 3 together almost every time. Some fuzzed out funk guitar would have complimented that feel.

  • @kigyobunseki03
    @kigyobunseki03 4 года назад +4

    The drum kit looks so happy with Thomas Pridgen.

  • @DruGaTecH
    @DruGaTecH 4 года назад +3

    First time I'll see him on a groove for more than a minute!

  • @kbdrumz713
    @kbdrumz713 9 лет назад +14

    The starter sounds pretty damn good! Lol

  • @gabrielminones1659
    @gabrielminones1659 5 лет назад +3

    at 0:43 the guy's smile when thomas does a nice job on the hats to keep the groove. really nice paradiddle lick

  • @flaviushosu7564
    @flaviushosu7564 4 года назад +4

    Here you can see that a good drummer can make a bad kit sound good...all the magic is in the hands and brain

  • @SouthsideJOjo
    @SouthsideJOjo 3 года назад

    He can make any set sound good. One of my favorite drummers!!!

  • @markwesterlund971
    @markwesterlund971 3 года назад +1

    Awesome Thomas Pridgen !!!

  • @martydurlam
    @martydurlam 6 лет назад +1

    Those cymbal sounds amazing!

  • @keithmoonisalive
    @keithmoonisalive Год назад

    I'd give my right arm for his... right arm.
    This video is a brilliant lesson in YT videos. You don't need killer tech, just the right content.

  • @CHAZ9611
    @CHAZ9611 8 лет назад +1

    this shop is the paradise!!

  • @misfit2022
    @misfit2022 3 года назад +1

    I remember this guy from Mars Volta and he has some great chops

  • @trevorcarlson5576
    @trevorcarlson5576 9 лет назад +2

    this is so awesome

  • @silverballer7342
    @silverballer7342 4 года назад

    Outstanding!

  • @yogidrummer333
    @yogidrummer333 9 лет назад +12

    Hope he bought that kit he just wrecked lol

  • @jdgonzo1982
    @jdgonzo1982 9 лет назад +2

    absolutely the best thing ever...what a fucking beat!! go thom!! :P

  • @stephenpemberton9943
    @stephenpemberton9943 3 года назад +1

    Dude could kill it playing fn tires and hub caps!✌💛🤘

  • @DANIELTHIBAULTchannel
    @DANIELTHIBAULTchannel 2 года назад

    amazing....

  • @anthonymabe3961
    @anthonymabe3961 Год назад

    Love it

  • @drewcles9254
    @drewcles9254 6 лет назад +1

    He's pretty amazing

  • @JedTaneo
    @JedTaneo 4 года назад

    Nice sounding starter kit. I like that trashy dry crash too. LOL!

  • @CamDrums
    @CamDrums 8 лет назад +14

    best stoner drummer in the game

    • @deborahwilliams5135
      @deborahwilliams5135 6 лет назад +1

      Cameron Hudson how do you know who is a stoner drummer? Im pretty sure alot drummers get stoned..lol

    • @lewisjones284
      @lewisjones284 5 лет назад

      Deborah Williams the fact that he went on a Skype lesson with a student smoking weed and refusing to teach him what he wanted to know says something. Great drummer though

    • @butchcoplin2316
      @butchcoplin2316 5 лет назад

      He refused to teach a student something because the student was smoking herb? Interesting I thought he blazed with the Mars volta.

  • @barrythedrummer
    @barrythedrummer 4 года назад

    Gotta love that sound on the other drumset bro

  • @robertbellamy6520
    @robertbellamy6520 2 года назад

    You are awesome 😎 and you sound like a pro

  • @fabianschreck4393
    @fabianschreck4393 3 года назад

    Mans out here killin it on a freeking Tornado Set. These things normally are a pure pain in the butt to play especially those pedals...

  • @cj_ssfsm
    @cj_ssfsm 5 лет назад

    Awesome man!🐴

  • @stefanodalelio480
    @stefanodalelio480 Год назад

    Great Thomas

  • @nickofernandosalasa8982
    @nickofernandosalasa8982 9 лет назад

    My favorite drummer... If he play, it sounds like three drummers....

  • @robertbellamy6520
    @robertbellamy6520 2 года назад

    Dude you sound like a pro cool 😎 sets

  • @stephenpemberton9943
    @stephenpemberton9943 3 года назад

    Born to skin it!

  • @barrythedrummer
    @barrythedrummer 4 года назад

    He killed that

  • @noematuranocardozo5064
    @noematuranocardozo5064 2 года назад

    al inicio lo hizo con una batería muy sencilla y logró sacarle el swing a su melodía. que bueno Thomas Pridgen

  • @drumrsmith
    @drumrsmith 9 лет назад

    My heart goes out to that poor drum kit!

  • @kkthedrummer8999
    @kkthedrummer8999 5 лет назад

    Dope on a pre school Sound Percussion kit

  • @joakimjarefall7377
    @joakimjarefall7377 3 года назад +1

    😲😲😲😀😀😀😳😳😳
    What the heck???
    God bless you!
    I like you very much!

  • @tatedelana7658
    @tatedelana7658 8 лет назад +3

    Unbelievable.

  • @WAMcfarlane
    @WAMcfarlane 9 лет назад +4

    Anyway I can hear a full version and possible get a copy? Wanna practice/perform over it!

    • @IssacBenjamin
      @IssacBenjamin  9 лет назад +1

      There is no full version its just an intro song, if I ever extend it I will post it. But for now I have other projects coming up.

  • @agustinpianomanillis9105
    @agustinpianomanillis9105 3 года назад

    I would have come off them drums and run . He playing like that around while playing with him😂

  • @appiahao
    @appiahao 8 лет назад +1

    It's sad this vid is only 5min . Thomas pocket is crazy .

  • @scottswift8153
    @scottswift8153 6 лет назад +1

    damn dudes timing is so tight.

  • @TheJaeWolfWild
    @TheJaeWolfWild 8 лет назад +2

    the audio is fantastic what are you using?

  • @bismarkaldana7730
    @bismarkaldana7730 5 лет назад

    So bad ass

  • @fdasaro1
    @fdasaro1 6 лет назад

    Tom is a good sport

  • @gabrielgomer
    @gabrielgomer 9 лет назад +3

    Damn, his pocket is sick..

  • @BpgaMusic
    @BpgaMusic 5 лет назад

    HOLY FUCK THAT WAS INSANE

  • @KONAMAN100
    @KONAMAN100 5 лет назад +2

    1st half on that first timers kit is laugh out loud good. 2nd half forced duet well, a bit lame but it's not Mr Ps fault he just went with it the pro and nice guy that he is.

  • @blanket101
    @blanket101 9 лет назад +1

    yes!!! hahah =)

  • @STIXAHOY
    @STIXAHOY 7 лет назад

    SHITY DRUM KIT SOUNDS SO DAMN AMAZING under the skills of Pridgen

  • @lanewest3418
    @lanewest3418 6 лет назад

    what kinda mic is that it sounds soooo good

  • @unknown.24
    @unknown.24 2 года назад

    Couldn't give him a better kit? He sounded incredible anyway

  • @alexisdjosegarciamarciales287
    @alexisdjosegarciamarciales287 6 лет назад

    genial que ckrakkkkkkkk

  • @h.j.w2783
    @h.j.w2783 9 лет назад +6

    anyone know what hoodie Pridgen is wearing?

    • @marchiesmusic
      @marchiesmusic 6 лет назад

      oaklandish fast times hoodie, they dont make it anymore

    • @Grit489
      @Grit489 5 лет назад +2

      Yo Mama's

  • @sirannpalmer8869
    @sirannpalmer8869 8 лет назад

    dis shit was dope. end of

  • @kirjian
    @kirjian Год назад +1

    There's an 80-20% chance that I've seen this video before

  • @Nicooooo21
    @Nicooooo21 9 лет назад +1

    What mics were used? Only a camera mic? No way, it sounds soo good!

    • @IssacBenjamin
      @IssacBenjamin  9 лет назад

      Gopro hero 4 silver mic, I did do some eq"ng and compression with some waves plugins. But the audio is from the mic on the camera.

    • @Nicooooo21
      @Nicooooo21 9 лет назад

      Oh okay. Thanks.

  • @lidiareyes1257
    @lidiareyes1257 7 лет назад

    nice

  • @jspell18
    @jspell18 7 лет назад

    Is that a Mapex Tornado drum kit he's on?

  • @jonhaskins3145
    @jonhaskins3145 5 лет назад

    Chops for daaays haha

  • @eetuanquin1330
    @eetuanquin1330 3 года назад

    skills makes the man, not the kit makes the man

  • @ID31ful
    @ID31ful 8 лет назад +5

    whats your camera ? sound its nice .

    • @obiee12
      @obiee12 7 лет назад +1

      Looks like a GoPro

  • @charshii3745
    @charshii3745 4 года назад

    Sits on new kit he’s never played on and controls it like he’s been on it for years

  • @pelhamonetwothree1239
    @pelhamonetwothree1239 8 лет назад

    2:08

  • @DeanMccormick
    @DeanMccormick 9 лет назад +2

    Check the VDT (Video Drum Transcription) first groove Thomas kicks off with here - PDF Drum Chart Download Link included ;). ruclips.net/video/hGzIU6BSXv4/видео.html

  • @MUNOZSK8CHANNEL
    @MUNOZSK8CHANNEL 6 лет назад

    Damaging the fuck outa that drum set

  • @juanjodiaz2483
    @juanjodiaz2483 8 лет назад

    thomas play a mapex armony?

  • @WAMcfarlane
    @WAMcfarlane 9 лет назад +1

    Song at the begin of the video, what is it?

    • @IssacBenjamin
      @IssacBenjamin  9 лет назад +3

      WAMcfarlane I produced that song just for the video.

    • @weeblum91
      @weeblum91 9 лет назад

      IssacBenjamin good job

    • @IssacBenjamin
      @IssacBenjamin  9 лет назад

      William Vick thanks,

  • @DutchNewbJr
    @DutchNewbJr 3 года назад

    2:28 sticking?

  • @Cabdrum1
    @Cabdrum1 Год назад

    Tell that bloke making a racket if he’s not going to buy anything we need to close now …

  • @michaelbadon6798
    @michaelbadon6798 6 лет назад

    7

  • @asgdrums
    @asgdrums 7 лет назад

    two words: fucking pocket.

  • @Slipstream0001
    @Slipstream0001 8 лет назад +10

    Isn't it boring that everyone pulls out their phones and records?

    • @Greenevil89
      @Greenevil89 8 лет назад

      +Dre Cor you can't blame em but yeah you're not wrong lol

    • @Reefsmoker
      @Reefsmoker 7 лет назад +2

      Dre Cor I guess if it wasn't for people like that, we couldn't enjoy it. That's the only good I can find from it. Me on the other hand, I just watch and enjoy.

    • @michaelw_yee
      @michaelw_yee 3 года назад +1

      How do you think you’re watching this?

  • @calebcoleman9569
    @calebcoleman9569 4 года назад +1

    Man, when Thomas stops playing, and your only hear the other guy, you really hear the dudes timing fall apart. Goes to show, the drums barely matter, if you don’t have the skills. Thomas has such a solid pocket.

  • @jentryhaskins9189
    @jentryhaskins9189 3 года назад

    Bro every done did the Terminator track. Can u please do that drum cover? Just go terminate the Terminator.

  • @Underhills
    @Underhills 9 лет назад

    How common is tinnitus with drummers?

    • @SAHBfan
      @SAHBfan 9 лет назад

      ventende
      Pardon?
      I have pretty bad Tinnitus and frequency damage due to not wearing ear protection in my younger days when I played in stupid loud rock bands. . I wear ear protection now... 25 years too late. WEAR EAR PROTECTION GUYS!

    • @Underhills
      @Underhills 9 лет назад +2

      Same here, but my hearing tests are all normal. My audiogram shows no signs of hearing loss. Quite many people with tinnitus and hyperacusis have no measurable hearing loss, except from what audiologists expectst to see when you get older. We all loose hearing by time. Tinnitus is a tricky condition that can strike in different ways. The hyperacusis part does get better by time, but the tinnitus seems to be a never ending story.

    • @DuNordavind
      @DuNordavind 9 лет назад +1

      ventende Like the two responses before me, I ended up getting a bit of tinnitus when I was younger. As soon I realised that it was becoming an issue I started wearing ear protection religiously, and it has since disappeared entirely, albeit over a long period of time. I never had any noticeable hearing loss though.

  • @luapahcor5039
    @luapahcor5039 3 года назад

    almost like he's beating the hell out of this kit for being the pos it is

  • @ianmacleod2185
    @ianmacleod2185 6 лет назад

    barely puts his pedal onto a random kit, BAM, hit hat/lord knows,

  • @lex_C_88
    @lex_C_88 9 лет назад +3

    It seems Thomas got a lot better after TMV I guess being in a band kinda challenges you

  • @michaelmattice4986
    @michaelmattice4986 9 лет назад +21

    The white people are like "Honey grab the children...it's getting tribal!":)

    • @tolvarr
      @tolvarr 9 лет назад +1

      michael mattice Racist jokes just aren't funny. They are insulting and ignorant.

    • @michaelmattice4986
      @michaelmattice4986 9 лет назад +1

      It's ok...I'm a drummer!:) and #NOTRacist...plus I know white people...and they're not all bad!:)

    • @tolvarr
      @tolvarr 9 лет назад +1

      michael mattice How is it really funny?

    • @michaelmattice4986
      @michaelmattice4986 9 лет назад +3

      I appreciate your question...I personally thought it was funny, or I wouldn't have commented. Of course I don't expect everyone to find it funny. That's what's great about humor, it's subjective. Also, just because a 'joke' deals with or mentions race doesn't mean it or the author is racist...If this were the case imagine how many of our favorite comedians, writers, actors, movies, etc...would be labeled 'racist'!...I would never tell anyone how or what to feel...We are all entitled to our opinions and I respect and welcome everyone's whether I agree or disagree:)

    • @michaelmattice4986
      @michaelmattice4986 9 лет назад

      tolvarr wrote a response to your question in the comment section:)

  • @muchpizzaguy
    @muchpizzaguy 2 года назад

    When the shop owner can't do shit when TP grabs new gear to use during the showcase price tag still on it 😂😂 sir but that's ne....nevermind fuck it

  • @dadam6900
    @dadam6900 6 лет назад

    Shows how you can still be an awesome drummer on a shitty set.

  • @nikofox1275
    @nikofox1275 3 года назад

    Was this a “Pick the shittiest kit” challenge or what?

  • @hugorezende199
    @hugorezende199 6 лет назад

    this is the real.deal, Thomas can sponsor all the super crap equipment

  • @nunnayuhbitness6708
    @nunnayuhbitness6708 Год назад

    Brought the funk on the most basic kit.

  • @JedTaneo
    @JedTaneo 6 лет назад

    Kindergarten cymbals

  • @seqouiaflame
    @seqouiaflame 7 лет назад

    He's not even leading..... following the other drummer!!!!

  • @jamesblace5761
    @jamesblace5761 4 года назад

    Could the other drummer just shut up?! lol

  • @kenwilliams3358
    @kenwilliams3358 6 лет назад

    No pocket

  • @jdogg5771
    @jdogg5771 4 года назад

    This brother has no groove just like most other gospel chop players.