I came here because I know good drumming when I hear it. This particular isolated track captures the energy and Bonham-like precision of his style. I am little older, but the very first time I heard Rope, I immediately knew this was one of the most talented drummers alive. Taylor’s death is a great loss to the drumming community. May God bless you with eternal life and happiness, Taylor. The heavens will rock tonight!
Then maybe you yourself should take up drumming if you haven't already. A good ear is the number one essential a drummer must possess and you apparently have that. Do it for TAYLOR!!! LOL!!!!
The fact that this whole record was recorded on tape with a near-perfect tracking of the drums just makes listening to this more surreal. The world really lost a very talented drummer and musician. Rock in peace, Taylor Hawkins.
I think I enjoy the isolated drums more than I like the tune! Masterful, tight and badass!!! Being a life long fan and astute study of Neil , I immediately recognized the same bell-ride synco from Spirit of Radio, Subdivisions and YYZ. I was like, " the Foos are the best band alive....besides RUSH!!!" And this was before I realized the Foos had a new drummer!!! Thought it was Dave playing the drums then. Can you imagine the wonderful percussive chaos Neil and Tay are creating up there? God is going to need percocet to get rid of that headache!!! Tay became my drummer after Neil's death since he held Neil and Rush in such high regards. Both are so sorely missed and may they both Rock In Peace!
Been feeling compelled to seek this out. The symbol action is phenomenal, love it . The backbone of all good bands, foo fighters without Taylor Hawkins is like Queen without Freddy. Such a sad time 😢
@@Metympana That ride pattern is bolted on to the chorus rhythm? section from Subdivisions (listen to the isolated track at the 2 minute mark facebook.com/neilpeartfans/videos/829799530536878/). So basically, much of what many like as a favorite Foo Fighter drum track is a sampling mix of Neil Peart. No wonder so many like it!
Definitely the chorus ride pattern and the repetitive snare fills in the verses sound just like Neil Peart, and the tom fills sound just like Roger Taylor.
It’s a rare thing to be able to dance to an isolated drum track. Taylor put so much energy and feel into each song. That ride bell pattern for the chorus is something else. Miss the guy the band will never be the same without him. RIP ❤
It's been over 10 years since I listen to this song almost in a daily basis. Taylor without a doubt is one of the best drummers of the last 30 years and this isolated track proves it! It has tons of Groove! Punch! Musicality! Taste! there are tons of small details and ghost notes all over the track! a Real treasure for us fans of Taylor and drumming. R.I.Power Tailor!
@@creationofseda It's likely actually a Ludwig, you can see pics of a Ludwig kit set up in an interview with Dave and Butch Vig. Although they did change kits around for songs so there's no real way of knowing for sure.
This rocks like all get out!!!! Of all the local drummers I've ever witnessed trying to play a Rush track, Tay is the only drummer to 🔨 that bell-ride syncopation on the nuggets. Taylor was BORN a drummer. Doesnt happen like that anymore. He picked the best drummers in the world as his influences. Knew he was going places from the time I saw him playing with Alanis Morissette and didn't even realize he was the drummer for Foo Fighters until Wasting Light. Was an awesome surprise revelation to say the least. May he and Neil Peart Rock in Peace... Im sure Jesus is thinking about moving to a different neighborhood about now!
If you watch the Back and Forth documentary, it gives a in detail account of the recording of Wasting Light, with some videos from the recording as well.
He has this interesting way of stopping his drums in a segmented way. Any other person would make it sound like a mistake. I’d never do that, so that’s one of his unique ticks for me.
Sounds great! I made a recording today and had a difficult time. Drank a few beers and it affected my playing. Maybe time to quit? Taylor made a great recording and I will enjoy.
Enrique Formoso The pattern is rlrr lrrl rlrr lrrl between the ride bell and the snare with crotchet accents (beats 1, 2, 3 and 4). Although he actually plays RLRR L-R- RLRR LRRL where the dashes are quaver rests.
***** Sure, if you can do that then that's great The problem comes when you're not at a level where you can comfortably play something of this kind, in which case breaking it down and learning it can really help. Then it's in your repertoire and you can just use it to jam in future!
Does this sound like a drummer who is cozy in his playing? All those drummers who play all relaxed and playing fancy rudiments have it all wrong. If you aren’t playing like drums are the cure for a cancer that you might have, then you don’t get it.
I don't think there is and it's wrong in every cover I've seen. If you're willing to trust a guitarrist, I'm pretty sure he's playing: S t T K S+T K T S T K S+T ttttTT land. Where S = snare, t = small tom, K = kick, T = floor tom and S+T = flam between the two. Sorry for the weird notation. The fast roll in the end is probably small and medium toms, instead of floor tom, but you get the idea. I've listened to it slowly a bunch of times and played over it until I got it right and I'm pretty sure this is it.
Ahh, the song/album where Dave Grohl finally stopped forcing Taylor to play in the simplistic Grohl style. Same album where Dave relented and let the lead guitar player actually play leads.
Come on. We all know Dave never forced Taylor to do shit. Same thing with Chris. They all work TOGETHER. Not against each other. If Dave had tried to force Taylor or Chris to play his way, then they probably would've left a while ago.
@@ChickenFriedBrad Dave doesn't force Taylor to play certain stuff but he does give him pretty specific instructions on what to do, there's an interview with Taylor where he talks about it. It's nothing draconian but he does get Taylor to play with a lot more DG style than he would otherwise.
@@thomaskennydrums That is definitely true for certain tracks, but Taylor doesn't seem to have a problem with it. Sure, Dave will give Taylor outlines of what he thinks would sound good. But that's what every band does. They communicate with each other. And considering the fact that they're both drummers, I'm sure they're more than happy to build off of each other's ideas. It's certainly not a one-sided tyrannical situation like the dude above me made it out to be.
There's a reason why Dave hired Taylor, who was at the time a session musician. That's because session musicians don't ask questions and play what they're given. You're right, this song is very unlike Dave Grohls style of drumming, particularly the ride/bell pattern.
![Dave Grohl - Play [Isolated Drums]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/utYq-AIJSbg/mqdefault.jpg)
![Dave Grohl - Play [Isolated Drums]](/img/tr.png)
I came here because I know good drumming when I hear it. This particular isolated track captures the energy and Bonham-like precision of his style. I am little older, but the very first time I heard Rope, I immediately knew this was one of the most talented drummers alive. Taylor’s death is a great loss to the drumming community.
May God bless you with eternal life and happiness, Taylor. The heavens will rock tonight!
Then maybe you yourself should take up drumming if you haven't already. A good ear is the number one essential a drummer must possess and you apparently have that. Do it for TAYLOR!!! LOL!!!!
The fact that this whole record was recorded on tape with a near-perfect tracking of the drums just makes listening to this more surreal. The world really lost a very talented drummer and musician. Rock in peace, Taylor Hawkins.
I think this drum part is a classic. Great feel, those syncopated cymbals in the chorus, the break is amazing...
I agree. This is my favorite drum track from Foo Fighters, along with Everlong and The Pretender.
@@clippedwings225 definitely. Dave and Taylor are my absolute favorite drummers!
Taylor borrowed it from Neil Peart
@@somerandomdudeable It took me years to realize it, but that could be the spirit of radio in the gimmie some rope part.
I think I enjoy the isolated drums more than I like the tune! Masterful, tight and badass!!! Being a life long fan and astute study of Neil , I immediately recognized the same bell-ride synco from Spirit of Radio, Subdivisions and YYZ. I was like, " the Foos are the best band alive....besides RUSH!!!" And this was before I realized the Foos had a new drummer!!! Thought it was Dave playing the drums then. Can you imagine the wonderful percussive chaos Neil and Tay are creating up there? God is going to need percocet to get rid of that headache!!! Tay became my drummer after Neil's death since he held Neil and Rush in such high regards. Both are so sorely missed and may they both Rock In Peace!
Taylor excelled in this song, it's so different from his "normal" grooves, and this paradiddle in the bell is simply incredible
RIP Taylor Hawkins😢 This song was one of the biggest inspirations to me.
Been feeling compelled to seek this out. The symbol action is phenomenal, love it . The backbone of all good bands, foo fighters without Taylor Hawkins is like Queen without Freddy. Such a sad time 😢
The ride pattern during the chorus is rad
Originated from Neil Peart from Rush
@@afkeagle1939 spirit of the radio
@@sorin_ea6 not only
Maaaany other ones
And every time I hear it I think of a bunch of naked monkeys dancing around with necklaces on
This fellow is one of the best from the last 30 years
Me and all of my fellow drummers knew to come here today. I think this is my favorite Taylor drum part. Rest in Peace my man.
That iconic ride pattern from YYZ, never really noticed it until now hahah
iChromium actually he took it from spirit of radio
Neil peart uses this ride pattern almost in every part of his song
@@Metympana That ride pattern is bolted on to the chorus rhythm? section from Subdivisions (listen to the isolated track at the 2 minute mark facebook.com/neilpeartfans/videos/829799530536878/). So basically, much of what many like as a favorite Foo Fighter drum track is a sampling mix of Neil Peart. No wonder so many like it!
Damn, Taylor's drumming is clean as fuck.
Neil Peart & Roger Taylor with hints of originality. Hawkins is quite an interesting drummer.
that ride pattern at the chorus haha
Definitely the chorus ride pattern and the repetitive snare fills in the verses sound just like Neil Peart, and the tom fills sound just like Roger Taylor.
@@samcampbell1351 Taylor himself said that this part 2:42 is directly taken from part of a live Roger Taylor drum solo.
Sam Campbell rip neil
epic dude it’s from the first queen live
album if I’m not wrong.
It’s a rare thing to be able to dance to an isolated drum track. Taylor put so much energy and feel into each song. That ride bell pattern for the chorus is something else. Miss the guy the band will never be the same without him. RIP ❤
One of my favorite drum parts, sucks that he’s gone now 🥲
It's been over 10 years since I listen to this song almost in a daily basis. Taylor without a doubt is one of the best drummers of the last 30 years and this isolated track proves it! It has tons of Groove! Punch! Musicality! Taste! there are tons of small details and ghost notes all over the track! a Real treasure for us fans of Taylor and drumming.
R.I.Power Tailor!
Oh Taylor. 🥺💔Thank your for all the joy you brought to music. One of my favorite songs. RIP.
Outstanding job Taylor Hawkins!
That’s not a bad legacy buddy, not a bad legacy at all!!
That pic of Taylor holding the tiny dog kills me.
Love the way his kit sounds. Taylor rocks!
Rest In Peace Taylor. One of my favourite drum tracks ever. Legend forever and ever
taylor is a boss
Best drummer in the world this lad 👍
Adam Robertson Yea man! He's great. Full of feel and groove.
Chorus drum lick just makes the entire song. So so so tasty
best drummer in the world man!!
Taylor keeps things pretty straight ahead (as he should for what the music alls for) but always puts in some nice and subtle signature sounds.
Absolutely a great drummer very nice on those hits very clean timing
at 3:51 just before they fade out the drum mics you can hear him give a little "heh"
Taylor's best Foo performance. The drums were perfectly written and even more perfectly played
Well this just made me realise that I’ve been playing it totally wrong for the past 3 years..!
Absolutely Amazing He will be remembered as one of the greatest
Listen to that bass drum. Oh, I love it.
That’s Gretsch for you
Matthew Canaan oh yeah
@@creationofseda It's likely actually a Ludwig, you can see pics of a Ludwig kit set up in an interview with Dave and Butch Vig. Although they did change kits around for songs so there's no real way of knowing for sure.
Here for the sound of that kick.
FLY HIGH TAYLOR. 🖤
rockin the neil peart ride pattern
And rhythm...(from Subdivisions - had no idea. Found that from someone else's comments elsewhere)
This rocks like all get out!!!! Of all the local drummers I've ever witnessed trying to play a Rush track, Tay is the only drummer to 🔨 that bell-ride syncopation on the nuggets. Taylor was BORN a drummer. Doesnt happen like that anymore. He picked the best drummers in the world as his influences. Knew he was going places from the time I saw him playing with Alanis Morissette and didn't even realize he was the drummer for Foo Fighters until Wasting Light. Was an awesome surprise revelation to say the least. May he and Neil Peart Rock in Peace... Im sure Jesus is thinking about moving to a different neighborhood about now!
RIP, Taylor ❤️
THANK U, TAYLOR. U WERE GREAT MAN.
Rest In Peace to one of the best to ever do it.
I love drum ❤️
...great intricacy and still tons of space...
RIP TAYLOR HAWKINS
this has earned you another subscriber
He was the best!!!
F*ck, this part sounds great just all on its own. Great song, needless to say.
Plus, that little cowbell hit in the bridge section is a f*cking gem.
This is increible
Divine! Taylor played like an angel, R.I.P., legend...
Taylor was a genius
The pic at 2:06 is the kit you hear fyi
GoAndPractice how do u know
If you watch the Back and Forth documentary, it gives a in detail account of the recording of Wasting Light, with some videos from the recording as well.
That’s correct👍
And that kit is a gift from Roger Taylor : )
I can't help it. I miss you, Big T!
I will miss this guy :(
Thank you for posting ......this is great. how did you get just the drum tracks?
Fucking awesome..little bit of yyz in there too 👌
LEGEND
Taylor on fire😚🤘🔥🎶
He has this interesting way of stopping his drums in a segmented way. Any other person would make it sound like a mistake. I’d never do that, so that’s one of his unique ticks for me.
Thank u so much! I was studying it and this drum track is very helpful
Rest easy Taylor ♥️
Genial, maravilloso, a volar alto Taylor
Forever missed 😢❤
Amazing
It’s perfect
3:27
Genius!
Sounds great! I made a recording today and had a difficult time. Drank a few beers and it affected my playing. Maybe time to quit? Taylor made a great recording and I will enjoy.
Awesome
I love this guy. I mean it ❤️🦅
RIP TAYLOR!!! GIANT DRUMMER AS WELL!!!!
Is cool this man I loved taylor facking hawkins
Badass Martin! Thanks for sharing.
Ciao tesoro mio. Grazie per essere riuscito a stare in questo mondo. Ci vediamo presto.
i can't believe
In this song, Taylor does not subscribe to the "Needs more Cowbell". One hit will do.
that's really amazing..! how can you extract the original drum track?
Chorus is a paradidle, isn't it?
I don't think so. Could be a double stroke, cuz paradiddle needs to be executed with both hands.
RLRR-LRLL
Julio Graffin
actually it is kinda, because the R parts are the ride hits and the L are the snares and ghost-notes. R RRL R(L)R(L)RRLRR is the pattern
Enrique Formoso The pattern is rlrr lrrl rlrr lrrl between the ride bell and the snare with crotchet accents (beats 1, 2, 3 and 4).
Although he actually plays RLRR L-R- RLRR LRRL where the dashes are quaver rests.
***** Sure, if you can do that then that's great The problem comes when you're not at a level where you can comfortably play something of this kind, in which case breaking it down and learning it can really help. Then it's in your repertoire and you can just use it to jam in future!
Enrique Formoso Think "Spirit of The Radio" by Rush. I know there's transcriptions of that, so that may help.
Rest in peace...
Only me who hears someone singing along to the fill at 1:52?
0:58 peart vibes
RIP Taylor 😔🌹
Thanks!!!
RIP TAYLOR
Fucking love this groove!
the best
Rip Taylor
Sing along sesh!!! 🤘
Does this sound like a drummer who is cozy in his playing?
All those drummers who play all relaxed and playing fancy rudiments have it all wrong.
If you aren’t playing like drums are the cure for a cancer that you might have, then you don’t get it.
10000000000000000000x THIS
Air drummin away
How did you isolate the drums ?
3:27. Is there a video on how to do this fill?
I don't think there is and it's wrong in every cover I've seen. If you're willing to trust a guitarrist, I'm pretty sure he's playing: S t T K S+T K T S T K S+T ttttTT land. Where S = snare, t = small tom, K = kick, T = floor tom and S+T = flam between the two. Sorry for the weird notation. The fast roll in the end is probably small and medium toms, instead of floor tom, but you get the idea. I've listened to it slowly a bunch of times and played over it until I got it right and I'm pretty sure this is it.
i am sad for this ;(
Neil Peart’s paradiddle cymbal ride pattern ya’ll … ☹️
taylor is nirvana
the reff part kinda yyz
what kind of snare does he have
jshada11 he has a signature snare made by Gretsch
On tour he plays a 14x6.5 Gretsch USA Bell Brass Snare
:(
no me dejass poner nada
how does he do that? is it triple tracked??
MoshGremlin No i dont think so.
Look at 1:52
I don't know who this Jason Bonham is, but he's not Bonzo's son, Taylor is.
one of the most overrated drummers ever
You must be a William goldsmith fan
Ahh, the song/album where Dave Grohl finally stopped forcing Taylor to play in the simplistic Grohl style. Same album where Dave relented and let the lead guitar player actually play leads.
Come on. We all know Dave never forced Taylor to do shit. Same thing with Chris. They all work TOGETHER. Not against each other. If Dave had tried to force Taylor or Chris to play his way, then they probably would've left a while ago.
@@ChickenFriedBrad Dave doesn't force Taylor to play certain stuff but he does give him pretty specific instructions on what to do, there's an interview with Taylor where he talks about it. It's nothing draconian but he does get Taylor to play with a lot more DG style than he would otherwise.
@@thomaskennydrums That is definitely true for certain tracks, but Taylor doesn't seem to have a problem with it. Sure, Dave will give Taylor outlines of what he thinks would sound good. But that's what every band does. They communicate with each other. And considering the fact that they're both drummers, I'm sure they're more than happy to build off of each other's ideas. It's certainly not a one-sided tyrannical situation like the dude above me made it out to be.
Simplistic Dave Grohl style. I bet you couldn’t play Dave Grohl’s style for one measure, let alone a song.
There's a reason why Dave hired Taylor, who was at the time a session musician. That's because session musicians don't ask questions and play what they're given. You're right, this song is very unlike Dave Grohls style of drumming, particularly the ride/bell pattern.