thank you sir !! i learned a lot from you how to play conga and until now you have played a lot in my career as a percussionist. thank you for your knowledge. God bless you sir ! ❤️ from Indonesia 🇲🇨
Thanks Eric! Thanks for saying what is in our hearts. I have been banging on stuff since I was a small child. That joy of expression stays with me to this day, at 66. Your comments on how underappreciated we are was right on, man. We are the last piece hired in a band, the first to go when times are tough. Everybody loves the sound, no one wants another mouth in the band to feed. And you know what? I wouldn't change A THING! It is who I am, down to my center of being. Peace and Love, Brother. Namaste.
Once again, My Grandson, you have done it. This is a very powerful video. Just like the linemen on a football team makes running backs and Quarter backs great, the percussionist makes a band/orchestra/group great. I agree that percussionists usually do not get bows and accolades, unless they are truly featured and sometimes they are, particularly, set drummers. But the true percussionist is often overlooked. I remember watching a documentary showing many different movie scenes with and without the accompanying music tracks. The difference was dramatic. How the music dramatically showcased the emotions, danger, excitement, etc. in a movie scene became so readily apparent. I am sure one could do the same thing with a band/orchestra or musical group---listen to a track before the percussion is removed and then listen to the same track minus the percussion. There will be a loss of the feeling in the music. Clavas, bongos, maraccas, guidos, tambourines, woodblocks, cowbells, and yes, Congas, are all the percussionists keyboard. They may seem to be simple instruments, and can be struck, stroked, shaken by nearly everyone, but just like the keys on a piano, it takes great talent and an innate rhythm and timing to use those instruments in a way that brings so much life to the music and actually helps other musicians in the group to more truly feel the rhythm, tempo and beat of the music. There is no less time and devotion to practice, studying music theory, rhythm patterns, and learning the proper way to play each of the percussionists instruments than for a trumpet, saxophone, guitar, piano, etc. etc. player. Learning to do what would appear to be a relatively simple technique on the Congas, a "slap" can sometimes take months of hitting the conga drums and it has to be learned with both hands. Then there are how many different rhythm patterns to be learned? Where are the other percussionist instruments properly introduced into a song and how hard, soft, and in what style or method are they to be used? The list grows and grows. I think Eric has brought forward something, that not just the general public should understand, but perhaps other musicians as well. I don't think a lot of musicians appreciate the time and talent involved in learning to be as good a percussionist as they are with their individual instruments. Longs story short. I agree with Eric and perhaps it is time for all of us who love music, to think about and appreciate all the time, study, practice and expense of becoming a great musician and that we include percussionists in the definition of musician for they no less deserve that title. Thanks, Eric. I personally am grateful that you made this video and you did a wonderful job of putting it together. God bless.
You speak to my soul brother. Had a heart attack with 2 stents put in 4 days ago. Today I stood behind my congas and played a little. Had to let them know how m back. Thank you and God bless you.
Thank you brother for all you said I thought I was alone ....feeling and thinking what you have described...I know all to well the isolation of it all...I have been encouraged by your post ....lord bless
Inspirational video.I've been playing drumset and percussion for 51 years.Most percussionists are very good at what they do,but only a handful are really versatile. Typically we get caught up in one or two genres,and that's it.That makes are music careers even more competitive, and sometimes limited. Best advice I can give from my life experiences is for hand percussionists to learn drumset, and for drumset artists to learn some hand percussion. Also to get proficient on at least three genres of music on each.
Born to be. Not about are you the best or worse. Its the beat that lives with you. Nothing or no one can take that away. Well said Eric. Keep doing what you do. I as well as other appreciate your generosity and time that you give us making us better.
I've been following you and growing as a novice percussionist for 4 years now. My technique has improved from your excellent videos which demonstrate your gifted abilities as a performer and teacher. But this particular video comes at a time where the world is shaken and distraught and a semblance of perspective is needed. I have always believed that percussionists are the heartbeat of music and music is the the pulse of life. Thank you for sharing that message and your God-given talents with the rest of us. Peace to all.
Saludos! Super inspirador la musica y el mensaje el cual me trasladó a recordar las anécdotas que la historia nos revela, como la canción "La rebelión" de Joe Arroyo que aunque no habla del tambor si nos muestea simbólicamente la implacable lucha de nuestros ancestros por pensar, creer y expresar su musica libremente el cual no les estaba permitido. Así fue, como mencinaste, que la musica más poderosa que fue hecha, nació del dolor porque fue transmitida por medio de la lucha. Lucha que todavía al día de hoy seguimos en batalla porque somos implacables, improgramables porque ser parte de alguna nación que este dividida por partidos políticos, religión, color, raza o el capitalismo que en definicion es la raíz de la clasificación social, nos pone a la humanidad en desacuerdos. Al menos en Puerto Rico el tambor suena y el pueblo se une, tanto así que en las protestas "Suena El Tambor Haciendo Sus Reclamos Al Ritmo De Bomba Y Plena". Aunque apenas llevo algunos años tocando el tambor para mi, pues cuando suena el tambor la sangre calienta, fluye, el pensamiento se diluye y se conecta con los ancestros proveedores del ritmo a través de un umbral proveniente del universo. Por esto y más puedo considerar que.... "También Soy Un Percusionista" ruclips.net/video/c9QT3Vk-JoY/видео.html
That was deep!! Man, you described who I am, you said it with powerful voice and powerful rhythm!!! I feel the same way!! Blessings for you and your family!!!
Well said sir. Very inspiring! I love percussion but I am not a percussionist simply because I can't play yet. For us afro-caribbean and Africans percussion is what gives life to our music.
This really resonates with me. Some years back I wrote a blog called The Dumb Drum Guy. My original intention was to push back against the neverending cascade of hearing, "Hey, nice bongos" even though the drum in question was a djembe or timbao, and also towards being referred to as "auxiliary" even though my role in the band was anything but. The Dumb Drum Guy was not a persona. It was a rhetorical move that I hoped might enlighten and entertain. I wrote about specific moments of experiencing the type of marginalization you are referring to. One of them was titled, Yes, It's True--One Time I Got Shot at for Playing Drums. In time, my readers had turned it into a persona and I walked away. Anyway, it's nice to see others articulating this frustration, and I imagine there are many of us who have commented here who have landed in awkward situations with self-proclaimed singer/songwriter/guitarists. We might have been paid, but we sure were glad when the gig was over!
Wonderfully performed!!! I love the part that says: "we were all this as babies as we all banged on something for joy and laughter; but unfortunately most of us grew out of that and lost our superpower ". This is a powerful statement. Thank you for sharing Eric. I'm going to reclaim my superpower. Bendiciones 🙏🏽
We are unique we are in a league of our own we are congas timbales maracas y bongo . When They hear the sound they can not help but dance and enjoy . An old African saying about the drum, He Who takes you and uses you must give life and happiness . We are Percussionist
Thank you my brother, that's something I've carried on my Gut for so long..but just couldn't find the words! You did it for me.. and Now!..I'm Free! Poppin' and Choppin' all the way! Let's thump!
We are real musicians in spite of what some may think. Just because you don't see us playing other instruments doesn't mean that we can't we just choose to play percussion's. We are the one's who add the finishing touch to all of your projects...just wanted to add my 2 cents....lol
Very moving - as a kid some of my most enjoyable and creative moments happened as I explored and made up rhythms on household items. I didn’t realize at the time that this was valid and creative - it just seemed interesting and fun to me. It was dismissed and discouraged by my parents and teachers. It reminds me to appreciate and encourage real talent in kids - even when it happens at times that are inconvenient for me. Wish my family and teachers would have encouraged the interest, but glad to have found my way now even in my mid 50s! ☮️💙🎶🥁
You brought tears to my eyes brother. First time comment on YT, much less any social media platform if that means anything to you. Been following you for a while (different account) and have learned much. Last time that I had a real teacher was over 13yrs ago, cool dude in local salsa outfit in VA. I play only for myself, especially when most alone, and have been for many years. I kinda break the stereotype in a LOT of ways, and maybe thats what keeps me isolated. You fill a lot of gaps in this video, and I thank you for it! Peace brother.
man i been playing bongo for 6 year i started when i was 10 now i am 16 it is so hard growing up being called not a real drummer try to join school rockband only not to be aprrcicated, i wanted to quite but i dint cause i liked play but i hope someone who does feel like quiting sees the thanks man the amount of time i get told off by frineds and family for baggning on tables is ridiculous
I have always been abused for my freestyle bongo conga drumming in school & that just wasn't fair for me nor my friend JK who also plays bongos & congas plus he got me into it & glad he did! Those bullies never stopped me for doing what I love most! Eric thank you for your inspiring words for I am proud to also say that I am a percussionist with my own style of playing that will amaze you for I am self taught & looooove creating my own rhythms plus I have double jointed fingers & small hands & all the time stink kids saying now your hands are too small & having double joined fingers will cause you to be a bad conga bongo drummer! You are not suppose to make up your own rhythms for you are a baby baby baby they sang you are a baby just bang on your baby drum & I thought mmmmm they are jealous of me for that is your issue not mine so just say what you keep on saying but my hands are non stop once I get playing! Inspite of having small hands my double joined fingers make playing bongos & congas more creative with techniques since my fingers move all the way back crazy but my style is me & no matter what anyone says I will keep drumming for God & my enjoyment!
Man... I feel like playing on as many percussion instruments as I physical can now. These words are true. I feel like that we don't get a lot of appreciation for what we do. May anything guide you to a world filled with percussionists!
Wow! WOW!!! This is amazing. Were those all your words? I've never considered myself good with creative lyrics and so do covers when using words but can be creative with percussion. Like you said, we as percussionists can use anything from hands to jaw, chest or what we can find that makes a cool sound. So much of what you've expressed here with your voice and hands is so pure and true it's brought tears to my eyes.
Eric, that was awesome. I love how you are expanding in what you create and present. The time, effort and heartfelt feeling of what you put into your content all comes through in what reaches us. You are inspiring so many people and changing the world for the better. Again, awesome.
Excelente Hermano!!! Un saludo desde Maturín Monagas Vzla. Soy un principiante en la percusión y te agradezco una y cada una de las lecciones que nos enseñas y el tiempo que te tomas para poder hacernos llegar tus conocimientos. Sé que algún día, yo tambien podré decir con orgullo: "Soy un Percursionista"
Inspirado pap@ de las extrañas de tu Ser...! El musico tiene que vivir esas vibras y estar trepado en la musa. Para tener ese "Sentimiento".... Buena Eric.🙏💪
So powerful !! you can find every country in us... my heart is aching by your words, they touched it ... in a good way. You have thought me a lot more than music, a lot more than a tumabo here and a martillo there, you have thought me to be proud and conquer my fears, to play with heart and love it... YOU GOTTA LOVE IT! 😊
Thank you so much for this. You speak the truth from your heart and I feel ya. I have been following you for a few years now and I have learned so very much. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Very cool brother I loved it one of the best vids you have made and I appreciate the conga stuff you teach I wish I would have met you 40 years ago but anyway thanks GOD Bless you and your familia later brother.
Thank you!... and Mayyyyyyybe haha I painted over Memorial weekend... I had videos already schedule for upload which were the two before this one... But yeaaaa hopefully soon I show some of the changes... I've been wanting to do this since I moved haha
What a great piece of work! It is all so true. We are often seen by the world and even fellow musicians as troglodytes pounding on our drums. However, very few know that a conguero needs every bit as much discipline, commitment and nuanced approach as say a violinist. I forget who exactly said it, but, a member of irakere said “most don’t realize that people study the technique of Changuito like Violin”. Above all else, like you alluded to; it is the embodiment of a triumph of the human spirit and music over hundreds of years of ruthless, despotic tyranny and colonial imperialism.
Amen it's my first time commenting on here I'm a percussion out of Chicago also at the time I pulled this up I was listening to Donnie Womack move me no mountain it fell in perfect with the Rhythm that you were doing in an abstract way.. try it whenever you review
Percusionista y también chamán; los ritmos elevan el cuerpo, y vibran moléculas llevándonos a otra realidad; creo que el factor espacio y geografía, entorpece el motivo primario. Además de fiesta y alegría, curación y rito. /.../ Me ha gustado mucho lo que has escrito. Y he visto tus entrañas relucientes.
Paramahansa Yogananda said, "The sound of the drums is an attempt to reproduce the great cosmic sound of AUM. Why does the blood stir at the sound of drums? Because they appeal to that hidden knowledge within us of the great cosmic AUM."
Beautiful Eric. Thank you!! Don't. want to be too forward but can I perhaps ask where those words came from? Something that you thought about for a long time or did they come to you as a stream?
Lovely production, and I appreciate the sentiment of fraternity among percussionists. It's important to remember, however, that part of the disrespect these instruments have is precisely because they are racialized. Always good to remember the African/Black heritage of what we play and I know you do. Thanks for all you do!
Para ser latino, hubiese esta muy bueno, que lo hagas en español al video, ya que somos mayoría en Latinoamérica los que te seguimos y aprendemos con tus tutoriales
HERMANAZO, AHI ENCONTRÉ ÑOS SUBTITULOS, Y RETIRO LO DICHO, PERDON!!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 CON RESPECTO AL MENSAJE, TREMENDO Y EMOCIONANTE, DIOS TE BENDIGA EN GRAN MANERA!!! MIS RESPETOS!!! ABRAZOS DESDE ARGENTINA 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙋🏾♂️❤
Que bonito,que bellas palabras maestro gracias👍👍saludos desde colombia
Word! Thanks brother! ✌️
MUY LINDO ... GRACIAS .. SOY UN PERCUSIONISTA!...
Brother, I can so relate to this video. Thanks again.
Gracias por este video hermano, un abrazo desde Honduras!
I play this over and over and over, and when I do, I really feel a meaningful lump in my throat telling me. I am now...I was later. Blessed.
thank you sir !! i learned a lot from you how to play conga and until now you have played a lot in my career as a percussionist. thank you for your knowledge. God bless you sir ! ❤️ from Indonesia 🇲🇨
Thanks Eric! Thanks for saying what is in our hearts. I have been banging on stuff since I was a small child. That joy of expression stays with me to this day, at 66. Your comments on how underappreciated we are was right on, man. We are the last piece hired in a band, the first to go when times are tough. Everybody loves the sound, no one wants another mouth in the band to feed. And you know what? I wouldn't change A THING! It is who I am, down to my center of being. Peace and Love, Brother. Namaste.
Once again, My Grandson, you have done it. This is a very powerful video. Just like the linemen on a football team makes running backs and Quarter backs great, the percussionist makes a band/orchestra/group great. I agree that percussionists usually do not get bows and accolades, unless they are truly featured and sometimes they are, particularly, set drummers. But the true percussionist is often overlooked. I remember watching a documentary showing many different movie scenes with and without the accompanying music tracks. The difference was dramatic. How the music dramatically showcased the emotions, danger, excitement, etc. in a movie scene became so readily apparent. I am sure one could do the same thing with a band/orchestra or musical group---listen to a track before the percussion is removed and then listen to the same track minus the percussion. There will be a loss of the feeling in the music. Clavas, bongos, maraccas, guidos, tambourines, woodblocks, cowbells, and yes, Congas, are all the percussionists keyboard. They may seem to be simple instruments, and can be struck, stroked, shaken by nearly everyone, but just like the keys on a piano, it takes great talent and an innate rhythm and timing to use those instruments in a way that brings so much life to the music and actually helps other musicians in the group to more truly feel the rhythm, tempo and beat of the music.
There is no less time and devotion to practice, studying music theory, rhythm patterns, and learning the proper way to play each of the percussionists instruments than for a trumpet, saxophone, guitar, piano, etc. etc. player. Learning to do what would appear to be a relatively simple technique on the Congas, a "slap" can sometimes take months of hitting the conga drums and it has to be learned with both hands. Then there are how many different rhythm patterns to be learned? Where are the other percussionist instruments properly introduced into a song and how hard, soft, and in what style or method are they to be used? The list grows and grows.
I think Eric has brought forward something, that not just the general public should understand, but perhaps other musicians as well. I don't think a lot of musicians appreciate the time and talent involved in learning to be as good a percussionist as they are with their individual instruments.
Longs story short. I agree with Eric and perhaps it is time for all of us who love music, to think about and appreciate all the time, study, practice and expense of becoming a great musician and that we include percussionists in the definition of musician for they no less deserve that title. Thanks, Eric. I personally am grateful that you made this video and you did a wonderful job of putting it together. God bless.
Yes! Thank you so much!
You speak to my soul brother. Had a heart attack with 2 stents put in 4 days ago. Today I stood behind my congas and played a little. Had to let them know how m back. Thank you and God bless you.
Glad you're recovering brother!
Awesome presentation. Really enjoyed this very much .
Gracias por todo lo que aportas a todos los que nos gusta la percusión
Damn! it's a very powerful message!!!!
Thank you brother for all you said I thought I was alone ....feeling and thinking what you have described...I know all to well the isolation of it all...I have been encouraged by your post ....lord bless
Hey Eric! I am a percussionist as well. From New Orleans, LA. I'm behind you 100% ! Let Keep the Beat going!
You are awesome too me are number one Percussionist The professor love your style show time Puerto Rican power
Deep Bro! Deep! Gracias.
Percussionist's around the world are indeed a Culture all our own. Stay Humble and keep the beat going.
I loved it very esoteric. Would love to see more!!!
Inspirational video.I've been playing drumset and percussion for 51 years.Most percussionists are very good at what they do,but only a handful are really versatile. Typically we get caught up in one or two genres,and that's it.That makes are music careers even more competitive, and sometimes limited. Best advice I can give from my life experiences is for hand percussionists to learn drumset, and for drumset artists to learn some hand percussion. Also to get proficient on at least three genres of music on each.
On Point My Brother...Prolific...!!
This is beautiful Eric....very touching....thank you for sharing your inspired message.
Great video!
Fantastic, Eric. Preach on👑
This hits a special place. Thank you so much for this.
Born to be. Not about are you the best or worse. Its the beat that lives with you. Nothing or no one can take that away.
Well said Eric. Keep doing what you do. I as well as other appreciate your generosity and time that you give us making us better.
So True!!
Respect!!🙏
Thanks for these words. Greatful to be part of our universal heartbeat
So true Eric! I am a PERCUSSIONIST, living a PERCUSSION life. Well done!
Nice 👍🏽 sound great
Feel the same way!!! THANK YOU! #IAmAPercussionist
¡Hermoso! sos un crack, me encanta tu canal y adhiero plenamente, vamos nosotros!!
I've been following you and growing as a novice percussionist for 4 years now. My technique has improved from your excellent videos which demonstrate your gifted abilities as a performer and teacher. But this particular video comes at a time where the world is shaken and distraught and a semblance of perspective is needed. I have always believed that percussionists are the heartbeat of music and music is the the pulse of life. Thank you for sharing that message and your God-given talents with the rest of us. Peace to all.
Thank you!!!
Saludos!
Super inspirador la musica y el mensaje el cual me trasladó a recordar las anécdotas que la historia nos revela, como la canción "La rebelión" de Joe Arroyo que aunque no habla del tambor si nos muestea simbólicamente la implacable lucha de nuestros ancestros por pensar, creer y expresar su musica libremente el cual no les estaba permitido.
Así fue, como mencinaste, que la musica más poderosa que fue hecha, nació del dolor porque fue transmitida por medio de la lucha. Lucha que todavía al día de hoy seguimos en batalla porque somos implacables, improgramables porque ser parte de alguna nación que este dividida por partidos políticos, religión, color, raza o el capitalismo que en definicion es la raíz de la clasificación social, nos pone a la humanidad en desacuerdos.
Al menos en Puerto Rico el tambor suena y el pueblo se une, tanto así que en las protestas "Suena El Tambor Haciendo Sus Reclamos Al Ritmo De Bomba Y Plena".
Aunque apenas llevo algunos años tocando el tambor para mi, pues cuando suena el tambor la sangre calienta, fluye, el pensamiento se diluye y se conecta con los ancestros proveedores del ritmo a través de un umbral proveniente del universo. Por esto y más puedo considerar que....
"También Soy Un Percusionista"
ruclips.net/video/c9QT3Vk-JoY/видео.html
That was deep!! Man, you described who I am, you said it with powerful voice and powerful rhythm!!! I feel the same way!! Blessings for you and your family!!!
Well said sir. Very inspiring! I love percussion but I am not a percussionist simply because I can't play yet. For us afro-caribbean and Africans percussion is what gives life to our music.
This really resonates with me. Some years back I wrote a blog called The Dumb Drum Guy. My original intention was to push back against the neverending cascade of hearing, "Hey, nice bongos" even though the drum in question was a djembe or timbao, and also towards being referred to as "auxiliary" even though my role in the band was anything but. The Dumb Drum Guy was not a persona. It was a rhetorical move that I hoped might enlighten and entertain. I wrote about specific moments of experiencing the type of marginalization you are referring to. One of them was titled, Yes, It's True--One Time I Got Shot at for Playing Drums. In time, my readers had turned it into a persona and I walked away. Anyway, it's nice to see others articulating this frustration, and I imagine there are many of us who have commented here who have landed in awkward situations with self-proclaimed singer/songwriter/guitarists. We might have been paid, but we sure were glad when the gig was over!
Wonderfully performed!!! I love the part that says: "we were all this as babies as we all banged on something for joy and laughter; but unfortunately most of us grew out of that and lost our superpower ". This is a powerful statement. Thank you for sharing Eric. I'm going to reclaim my superpower. Bendiciones 🙏🏽
I'd say: make that our international percussionist anthem
Wow!! So powerful ...PROUD OF BEING A PERCUSSIONIST... thank you that was beautiful ... God bless you brother... Saludos
We are unique we are in a league of our own we are congas timbales maracas y bongo . When They hear the sound they can not help but dance and enjoy . An old African saying about the drum, He Who takes you and uses you must give life and happiness . We are Percussionist
Tambien la clave Como desia Celia sin clave no canto yo
Thank you my brother, that's something I've carried on my Gut for so long..but just couldn't find the words! You did it for me.. and Now!..I'm Free!
Poppin' and Choppin' all the way! Let's thump!
We are real musicians in spite of what some may think. Just because you don't see us playing other instruments doesn't mean that we can't we just choose to play percussion's. We are the one's who add the finishing touch to all of your projects...just wanted to add my 2 cents....lol
Very moving - as a kid some of my most enjoyable and creative moments happened as I explored and made up rhythms on household items. I didn’t realize at the time that this was valid and creative - it just seemed interesting and fun to me. It was dismissed and discouraged by my parents and teachers. It reminds me to appreciate and encourage real talent in kids - even when it happens at times that are inconvenient for me. Wish my family and teachers would have encouraged the interest, but glad to have found my way now even in my mid 50s!
☮️💙🎶🥁
BEAUTIFUL........🔥🔥🔥🔥
You brought tears to my eyes brother. First time comment on YT, much less any social media platform if that means anything to you. Been following you for a while (different account) and have learned much. Last time that I had a real teacher was over 13yrs ago, cool dude in local salsa outfit in VA. I play only for myself, especially when most alone, and have been for many years. I kinda break the stereotype in a LOT of ways, and maybe thats what keeps me isolated. You fill a lot of gaps in this video, and I thank you for it!
Peace brother.
I appreciate you!
Wao, beautiful bro. Thanks!
man i been playing bongo for 6 year i started when i was 10 now i am 16 it is so hard growing up being called not a real drummer try to join school rockband only not to be aprrcicated, i wanted to quite but i dint cause i liked play but i hope someone who does feel like quiting sees the thanks man
the amount of time i get told off by frineds and family for baggning on tables is ridiculous
Love it Eric.
Love the music and love the spoken word. 100 all around brother.
God bless you.
#IAMAPERCUSSIONIST
Beautiful Eric ! Im a Percussionist too ! 😉👍
I have always been abused for my freestyle bongo conga drumming in school & that just wasn't fair for me nor my friend JK who also plays bongos & congas plus he got me into it & glad he did! Those bullies never stopped me for doing what I love most! Eric thank you for your inspiring words for I am proud to also say that I am a percussionist with my own style of playing that will amaze you for I am self taught & looooove creating my own rhythms plus I have double jointed fingers & small hands & all the time stink kids saying now your hands are too small & having double joined fingers will cause you to be a bad conga bongo drummer! You are not suppose to make up your own rhythms for you are a baby baby baby they sang you are a baby just bang on your baby drum & I thought mmmmm they are jealous of me for that is your issue not mine so just say what you keep on saying but my hands are non stop once I get playing! Inspite of having small hands my double joined fingers make playing bongos & congas more creative with techniques since my fingers move all the way back crazy but my style is me & no matter what anyone says I will keep drumming for God & my enjoyment!
Tremendo video hno!!! Saludos desde Lima Perú
Man... I feel like playing on as many percussion instruments as I physical can now. These words are true. I feel like that we don't get a lot of appreciation for what we do. May anything guide you to a world filled with percussionists!
Loved it! Sounds like good T-shirt material - "I am a Percussionist." Thanks Eric!
I buy it..
Awesome 👏 I AM A PERCUSSIONIST
Wow! WOW!!! This is amazing. Were those all your words? I've never considered myself good with creative lyrics and so do covers when using words but can be creative with percussion. Like you said, we as percussionists can use anything from hands to jaw, chest or what we can find that makes a cool sound. So much of what you've expressed here with your voice and hands is so pure and true it's brought tears to my eyes.
Yea I've had this in mind for a long time and thought it was just time to share it. Thank you!!! Glad you enjoyed it.
fire.
I love this. The percussionist's musical role (musical world) explained so poetically.
This was beautiful Eric. God bless.
Eric, that was awesome. I love how you are expanding in what you create and present. The time, effort and heartfelt feeling of what you put into your content all comes through in what reaches us. You are inspiring so many people and changing the world for the better. Again, awesome.
Thank you!!!
Excelente Hermano!!!
Un saludo desde Maturín Monagas Vzla. Soy un principiante en la percusión y te agradezco una y cada una de las lecciones que nos enseñas y el tiempo que te tomas para poder hacernos llegar tus conocimientos.
Sé que algún día, yo tambien podré decir con orgullo: "Soy un Percursionista"
Inspirado pap@ de las extrañas de tu Ser...!
El musico tiene que vivir esas vibras y estar trepado en la musa. Para tener ese "Sentimiento"....
Buena Eric.🙏💪
Muy bueno e inspirador grac is Eric.
Hermano! ¿What is esto? You are a poetic percusionista! .. i say "Eric 4 Presidente" .... Man, i loved this.... WoW! Bis, bis! Abrazo!
Well Spoken...Love this video.
So powerful !! you can find every country in us... my heart is aching by your words, they touched it ... in a good way.
You have thought me a lot more than music, a lot more than a tumabo here and a martillo there, you have thought me to be proud and conquer my fears, to play with heart and love it... YOU GOTTA LOVE IT! 😊
Thank you brother!
You nailed this one. Stay safe, stay well, stay blessed. 05/31/2020
Respected!
I think I found this channel at the right time. Lets groove!
Fabulous! Just shared with my students!
Very profound Eric ❤️
Thank you so much for this. You speak the truth from your heart and I feel ya. I have been following you for a few years now and I have learned so very much. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
very cool, gettin' more creative in our isolations
Very cool brother I loved it one of the best vids you have made and I appreciate the conga stuff you teach I wish I would have met you 40 years ago but anyway thanks GOD Bless you and your familia later brother.
Just awesome, Eric! I never knew you were a writer/ poet as well. Just a superb job, man!
BTW... did you paint your "studio" black?
Thank you!... and Mayyyyyyybe haha I painted over Memorial weekend... I had videos already schedule for upload which were the two before this one... But yeaaaa hopefully soon I show some of the changes... I've been wanting to do this since I moved haha
Grande eric! ❤️❤️☀️
What a great piece of work! It is all so true. We are often seen by the world and even fellow musicians as troglodytes pounding on our drums. However, very few know that a conguero needs every bit as much discipline, commitment and nuanced approach as say a violinist. I forget who exactly said it, but, a member of irakere said “most don’t realize that people study the technique of Changuito like Violin”. Above all else, like you alluded to; it is the embodiment of a triumph of the human spirit and music over hundreds of years of ruthless, despotic tyranny and colonial imperialism.
Great vid!
As a matter of fact this is very important. Thank you
i love this video grüsse from germany.oktavian
You truly are
Would you please share the text?
First time seeing this post. Beautiful words Bro, and hits the heart...❤️ 🎶 🎼 🎵
Amen it's my first time commenting on here I'm a percussion out of Chicago also at the time I pulled this up I was listening to Donnie Womack move me no mountain it fell in perfect with the Rhythm that you were doing in an abstract way.. try it whenever you review
Percusionista y también chamán; los ritmos elevan el cuerpo, y vibran moléculas llevándonos a otra realidad; creo que el factor espacio y geografía, entorpece el motivo primario. Además de fiesta y alegría, curación y rito.
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Me ha gustado mucho lo que has escrito. Y he visto tus entrañas relucientes.
Timely word.
Paramahansa Yogananda said, "The sound of the drums is an attempt to reproduce the great cosmic sound of AUM. Why does the blood stir at the sound of drums? Because they appeal to that hidden knowledge within us of the great cosmic AUM."
Beautiful Eric. Thank you!! Don't. want to be too forward but can I perhaps ask where those words came from? Something that you thought about for a long time or did they come to you as a stream?
Thank you!! Something I thought about for a long time just decided to make it into a video.
Bruh, those skins are like buttah!!! Mantequilla Baby!!!!
A Percussion Life in poetry....beautiful
Great poetry behind the talent 👌 you are a percussionist and your chanell is entertaining besides educational,good job!😁
Lovely production, and I appreciate the sentiment of fraternity among percussionists. It's important to remember, however, that part of the disrespect these instruments have is precisely because they are racialized. Always good to remember the African/Black heritage of what we play and I know you do. Thanks for all you do!
Yesssss!!! Thank you!!!
#IAmAPercussionist until the my heart give it's last beat 💪💖
And in my opinion superb
Broooooo...🔥🔥🔥🔥...woooooooo
What rhythm is he playing? Sounds like bata patterns to me but I can be wrong.
Awesome!✌️♥️
Yo.... that was sooooo DEEP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I Am a percussionist .....deal with it !!!!
Moving!!!!
Para ser latino, hubiese esta muy bueno, que lo hagas en español al video, ya que somos mayoría en Latinoamérica los que te seguimos y aprendemos con tus tutoriales
Tiene subtítulos pero gracias hermano!
HERMANAZO, AHI ENCONTRÉ ÑOS SUBTITULOS, Y RETIRO LO DICHO, PERDON!!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
CON RESPECTO AL MENSAJE, TREMENDO Y EMOCIONANTE, DIOS TE BENDIGA EN GRAN MANERA!!! MIS RESPETOS!!! ABRAZOS DESDE ARGENTINA 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙋🏾♂️❤
Muy bien dicho. El percusionista es capaz de hacer música con cualquier cosa.
Coño que bien te quedo eso. Is that your own inspiration cuz brother that was deep. WE R PERCUSSIONIST'S 💯🇵🇷🇺🇸
Yea that was written by me. Thank you!!
You are So rite Bro
G R A N D E! Un saluto dall'Italia!