I love Steve Smith. Easily one of the most underrated drummers in the history of popular music. This genius has played everything from arena rock to intimate jazz. If you are unfamiliar with his instructional dvds, I HIGHLY recommend them. You cannot help to be a better drummer for it. Thanks, Steve. You're one of the very best!
Saw Steve recently here in Santa Cruz (sat directly behind him). He is arguably the most technically proficient drummer in the world right now. Inspired me for sure.
+Suss the Drummer IMO Steve Smith is debatably the best drummer alive, and has been for some time now, even though it's an extremely hard choice to make (and if there's even really an answer to that category.)
+Aditya Tyagi You probably never saw Billy during the MO days. I don't know anyone that could have replaced Cobham during the 71-73 period and be able to make MO as great as they were. Narada couldn't even play the entire catalog of the first three albums, he learned how to play the first two studio albums, but they couldn't play the Live album material.
+Suss the Drummer Yeah but c'mon - Mr. Ulrich still holds the best rhythmic taste in history. You know, Ulrich Schnauss, master of 90's and 00's ambient electronic music. btw the best drummer is Jojo Mayer or that guy in sepultura
What I love about Steve Smith is that here he showing a jazz approach and has incredible chops, but he could also rock his butt off as evidenced by the performances with the ROCK groups for whom he played. That's the sign of an amazing "all around drummer." I have tremendous respect for Steve.
Anyone in this class of drumming has my greatest admiration. There is no best, but many inspiring greats today. I'm indebted to all of them for keeping me beyond humble and motivated. It's incredibly fun watching what people with discipline, talent and practice are able to do!
Saw Steve live two times. One thing I've always loved about him is his passion. He just loves playing those drums...and he continually pushes himself. Quite an inspiration.
Steve, I love the way you play, and I love your drumming lifestyle. You give insight with generosity that I wish all drummers had. You have brought us a lot of great music! Thank you
Every time I think I'm getting good at paradiddle exercises, I come back to watch this and get my ego in check. He is so relaxed and conversational while he is doing this! Really fun to watch...
You make the sticks look so fluent in your hands. Bravo You just got the look in your playing that you seem so at ease with it. Could not imagine the hour and hours of practice over the years.
Great power and execution! Articulate; reminding me why I practice-" it's all about the way you play something"-demonstrated here above -Owning practice pad-thank you Steve smith
Sick......absolutely sick. I've always loved Steve and the way he played with Journey, as well as the jazz stuff and other projects he's come up with. Now he's shown the world what an incredible musician he is, and we get to see it face to face. Thank you Steve for sharing this with us. Now I have to go back to my practice pad, tail between my legs, and start all over on my paradiddles. I also heard you are one hell of a nice guy. God bless you.
Steve is amazing. If you slowed that video down you would see that everything Steve does is 100% accurate. I never paid that much attention to Steve while Journey was around, but I am now a major Steve Smith Fan.
There is always someone "better" in every damn aspect of life, no matter if you are a drummer or a mechanic or a shop clerk.....Maybe Superman is actually living next to you and you will never know it or the next jimi hendrix is following an accountancy carreer because their parents dont want him to be a musician...Discussing "the best" this or that is one hell of a stupid disscusion
i would say he is. not neccesarily because of talent but sheerly for being a very talented in you know such small bands as nirvana and that other teensy band queens of the stone age. he for sure made drumming look cool and he for sure is one of the guys that got me into drumming.
John Mackay I don't know if you noticed...the video ends at 5:25. That, my dull friend, was this mythical, fundamental error. No more stupid people, please. I hate explaining jokes.
20 thumbs down means 20 drummers just Broke their Sticks and Are Mad because they can't play like Steve? Well Time to practice don't be jealous be Inspired by this MASTER Drummer!!!!
"and then I make combinations that no mere mortal can understand, much less play, but I will do it while holding a casual combination with you". Steve Smith is such a supremely talented individual that he either makes you want to do nothing but practice or nothing but sell your kit because you just discovered you're hopeless. I just wonder had I seen something like this when I was 2 instead of Buddy when I was 12 what the difference would have been.
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I love Steve Smith. Easily one of the most underrated drummers in the history of popular music. This genius has played everything from arena rock to intimate jazz. If you are unfamiliar with his instructional dvds, I HIGHLY recommend them. You cannot help to be a better drummer for it. Thanks, Steve. You're one of the very best!
Jean Luc Ponty - "Engimatic Ocean". Early Steve Smith
This guy sounds better on a practice pad than I do on a full kit!!!
Speed Smith - always stays relaxed, keeps his sense of humor and knows he’s a bad cat !
ludicrously superb technician - he's a monster
Steve puts the diddle in the middle. What a legend. Always a Journey fan but his skills are far more than what paid all the bills.
Steve Smith is an absolute drum master. I love the way he plays a tempo in sick speed with a calm expression, make it looks so easy.
he made me get up & practice my rudiments!!
Mr Smith is the best commercial for rudiments!
Steve Smith is so incredibly amazing!
Saw Steve recently here in Santa Cruz (sat directly behind him). He is arguably the most technically proficient drummer in the world right now. Inspired me for sure.
+Suss the Drummer IMO Steve Smith is debatably the best drummer alive, and has been for some time now, even though it's an extremely hard choice to make (and if there's even really an answer to that category.)
+Suss the Drummer Disagree. My vote goes for Dennis Chambers.
+Aditya Tyagi You probably never saw Billy during the MO days. I don't know anyone that could have replaced Cobham during the 71-73 period and be able to make MO as great as they were. Narada couldn't even play the entire catalog of the first three albums, he learned how to play the first two studio albums, but they couldn't play the Live album material.
+Suss the Drummer Yeah but c'mon - Mr. Ulrich still holds the best rhythmic taste in history. You know, Ulrich Schnauss, master of 90's and 00's ambient electronic music. btw the best drummer is Jojo Mayer or that guy in sepultura
There is no such thing as "best drummer".
He is fantastic drummer and musician. I believe Steve is a nice human being. 🎶🎶
What I love about Steve Smith is that here he showing a jazz approach and has incredible chops, but he could also rock his butt off as evidenced by the performances with the ROCK groups for whom he played. That's the sign of an amazing "all around drummer." I have tremendous respect for Steve.
Steve is probably in my 10 top drummers of all time, always very fun to watch, great musicality, great chops and always educating
Anyone in this class of drumming has my greatest admiration. There is no best, but many inspiring greats today. I'm indebted to all of them for keeping me beyond humble and motivated. It's incredibly fun watching what people with discipline, talent and practice are able to do!
Paranormal-diddle
HAHAHAHA!
Ohhh man i'm dying. 🥲😂
Absolutely mesmerizing. The speed, timing, and consistency is almost supernatural.
So much to learn
Saw Steve live two times.
One thing I've always loved about him is his passion.
He just loves playing those drums...and he continually pushes himself. Quite an inspiration.
I mean how easy does he make this look! And no apparent effort. Genius.
Steve, I love the way you play, and I love your drumming lifestyle. You give insight with generosity that I wish all drummers had. You have brought us a lot of great music! Thank you
Every time I think I'm getting good at paradiddle exercises, I come back to watch this and get my ego in check. He is so relaxed and conversational while he is doing this! Really fun to watch...
You make the sticks look so fluent in your hands. Bravo
You just got the look in your playing that you seem so at ease with it. Could not imagine the hour and hours of practice over the years.
My all time favourite drummer. Flawless playing, playing in extreme ease, his playing and technique is always so fluid
He's one drummer I never get tired of watching...
Steve is such a talented musician! and one of my top favourite drummers out there :D
Biggest influence, thanks for the inspiration
Unbelievable!! Steve Smith is incredible.
Love the way he hums while playing!
Steve Smith. Was in Journey for all the hits. Then became a player's player. I am in awe of his smoothness and constant motion.
Amazing. And he makes wearing a scarf inside cool
Steve Smith was overlooked as a premier drummer in his days with Journey. Steve has amazing drumming skills!
Great power and execution! Articulate; reminding me why I practice-" it's all about the way you play something"-demonstrated here above -Owning practice pad-thank you Steve smith
Sick......absolutely sick. I've always loved Steve and the way he played with Journey, as well as the jazz stuff and other projects he's come up with. Now he's shown the world what an incredible musician he is, and we get to see it face to face. Thank you Steve for sharing this with us. Now I have to go back to my practice pad, tail between my legs, and start all over on my paradiddles. I also heard you are one hell of a nice guy. God bless you.
One of my favorite drummer...
Very inspiring. His technique is amazing. So much information in that little clip. Very cool
Man this guy is so smooth and technical at the same time, gonna be hitting the practice pad after this!
Love it! Totally dropped that stick at the very end. Nice edit 'Rhythm'... !
fantastic player. Amazing teacher as well!
Amazing!!. Thumbs up for this wonderful vid and of course for him!!
Blowing me away since the Jon-Luc Ponty days...
Impressive as usual.
Enigmatic Ocean! ;-)
Steve is amazing. If you slowed that video down you would see that everything Steve does is 100% accurate. I never paid that much attention to Steve while Journey was around, but I am now a major Steve Smith Fan.
A left hand to kill for...Very inspiring.
Absolutely Crazy! Great! I go and practice now 😄
F***ing brilliant! What monster technique!!
Thanks Steve, wonderful human! & thanks for the music:)
Sin lugar a dudas este baterisTa es uno de los mejores! gracias por tu influencia y tu constante fuente de inspiración. un saludo desde Uruguay
This video is what I needed for motivation today
Legendary 🥁 Man ever 💯💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁
So relaxed and groovin'
fantastic as always , S.S. is awesome!
With a diddle in the middle. His breathing and dexterity are amazing.
steve smith in journey......4ever.......all the planet want that
Saw you in Cape Town. I see that you're still at it and amazing as usual!
What a pair of hands!! Love it.
I love Steve Smith!
incredible wonderful guy
He's amazing!!
I think he's a great drummer and he doesn't have a ego...
There is always someone "better" in every damn aspect of life, no matter if you are a drummer or a mechanic or a shop clerk.....Maybe Superman is actually living next to you and you will never know it or the next jimi hendrix is following an accountancy carreer because their parents dont want him to be a musician...Discussing "the best" this or that is one hell of a stupid disscusion
Steve, you're the best!
love the flam taps! I always warm up with them.
Wow..I admire your left hand handling......thanks
Excellent beautiful amazing sublime.
Thanks Steve for making that look ridiculously easy. Thanks...Thanks a lot....😝😁
Fantastic!
Love this it's awesome!!
LOVE HIS TECHNIQUE
i would say he is. not neccesarily because of talent but sheerly for being a very talented in you know such small bands as nirvana and that other teensy band queens of the stone age. he for sure made drumming look cool and he for sure is one of the guys that got me into drumming.
Damn... Love it when someone that skilled shows that's it all about your rudiments.
Steve is great.
This guy is a beast!!!
#PERIOD!
you are a drum legend!!!!
Good. But, like many drummers of this level of proficiency, you made a fundamental error at 5:25.
John Mackay I don't know if you noticed...the video ends at 5:25. That, my dull friend, was this mythical, fundamental error. No more stupid people, please. I hate explaining jokes.
John Mackay No worries. I'm just here to bask in a master's brilliance, like everyone else.
miketacoma5 dumb joke. you're stupid
yeah caught that too- but nobodys perfect
@@miketacoma5 You arrogant prick. If you have to explain your jokes, it's probably because they are shit.
20 thumbs down means 20 drummers just Broke their Sticks and Are Mad because they can't play like Steve?
Well Time to practice don't be jealous be Inspired by this MASTER Drummer!!!!
And remember that Steve is also a tremendous brush technician as well.
He studied with Vinnie Colaiuta in college, two absolute masters
"Steve Smith shows Rhythm magazine Just How Much of a Badass He Really Is"
Buddy Rich would be proud :-)
OMG I ABSOLUTELY LOVEEEEE THE FLAM EXERCISES
So clean. So... So... Clean.
NEVER STOP BROTHER ! DON'T LET IT DIE
Sir Ben Kingsly!
The quality of a musician is characterized not by the extensiveness of his technical ability, but by the knowledge and application of his repertoire.
Steve has a finese to his playing quick and precise
Steve Smith is a great drummer. I can play all the patterns but only at half the speed. Amazing stuff.
😎✌️Endless Thanks Steve
The way he played the pad sounds even better than most people on the kit. LOL!!
Wish I had more time to practice, lol, Steve makes it look effortless.
Love the 4:45 "Taka... MMMmmm" (Rich a la Rakha!!!)
Steve is always Inspiring!!!
this is the most insane practice pad sesh ever
Insane skills
what a freakin monster this guy is!!
Very Nice!
incredible drum technique
Thank you.
great style. smith is the shit
an absolute master
Excellent, merci :-)
maaaan, I can't believe it. Steve's a genius.
I give you my welcome to the club, man!!
todo un maestro good
I'm speechless...
"and then I make combinations that no mere mortal can understand, much less play, but I will do it while holding a casual combination with you". Steve Smith is such a supremely talented individual that he either makes you want to do nothing but practice or nothing but sell your kit because you just discovered you're hopeless. I just wonder had I seen something like this when I was 2 instead of Buddy when I was 12 what the difference would have been.