Thomas Pridgen: The Mars Volta’s Drumming Juggernaut

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @OffBeatChannel
    @OffBeatChannel  7 месяцев назад +1

    Get 20% off all kinds of great drum gear at Vic’s Drum Shop by using code OFFBEAT at checkout! www.vicsdrumshop.com/

  • @ThomaspridgenTV
    @ThomaspridgenTV 5 месяцев назад +24

    Thank you for this bro I appreciate the love ❤

  • @elahem6940
    @elahem6940 7 месяцев назад +115

    Hearing the Bedlam in Goliath at 15 years old shot my fuckin brains out the back of my head

    • @dtrmnts
      @dtrmnts 7 месяцев назад +2

      Same

    • @jingalls9142
      @jingalls9142 7 месяцев назад +3

      As it did to my little babay brain. I still throw it on and just think woah.

    • @MirkoFustinoni
      @MirkoFustinoni 7 месяцев назад +1

      I didn't know anything about TMV when I first heard Wax Simulacra, that drumming just didn't seem humanly possible to me

    • @rustyshackleford4311
      @rustyshackleford4311 7 месяцев назад

      lmao facts

    • @superultramega77
      @superultramega77 7 месяцев назад +2

      Sounds best downloaded off frostwire

  • @JonathanTaylorW
    @JonathanTaylorW 7 месяцев назад +12

    Pridgen is just a phenomenon, he has so much raw talent, tons of experience and skill, and a super distinctive voice on the drums. No comparison to other drummers needed, he was born to hit drums!

  • @InzidenzPanik
    @InzidenzPanik 7 месяцев назад +63

    I may not make friends by saying this but he’s my fav Mars Volta drummer. Theodore is still amazing, but the stuff Pridgen came out on Bedlam was just on another level. The current one is really good and really never cared for Fleming or Elitch , but if you land that gig is because you are really top notch.

    • @tylerlawson5923
      @tylerlawson5923 7 месяцев назад +1

      I feel the same way

    • @christopherzucchero4447
      @christopherzucchero4447 7 месяцев назад

      Agreed!! The new drummer or at least the drummer I saw at Riot Fest this past year was quite amazing!!!

    • @jeremylarue4503
      @jeremylarue4503 7 месяцев назад +4

      He's definitely the best. No question.

    • @joeldrummer23
      @joeldrummer23 7 месяцев назад

      You are not
      Alone on that opinion

    • @bobbymccrary6107
      @bobbymccrary6107 4 месяца назад

      Yeah that’s not a controversial take at all.

  • @jeffkaluga997
    @jeffkaluga997 7 месяцев назад +12

    Hands down one of the best drummers I ever heard.I first fell in love with his drumming on my then-label mate Eric Gale's Record..I could hear the history of drumming, Gospel, funk, Jazz, and world-class rock... I begged label head Mike Varney to let me play bass on a record with Pridgen, it never happened..

    • @Pericles777
      @Pericles777 7 месяцев назад +1

      Also check out Gary Novak, played with Allan Holdsworth. Thomas reminds me of him so much especially the way he does singles

  • @GuyWhoLikesTheSnarkies1435
    @GuyWhoLikesTheSnarkies1435 7 месяцев назад +11

    8:23 That reaction coming from Larnell Lewis is absolutely priceless😂 He must be like "Shit, my man absolutely cooks a lava down here!🌋"

    • @danyaguirrebroca3844
      @danyaguirrebroca3844 7 месяцев назад

      You beat me to the punch. You know you're shnasty when you make Larnell throw out a stank face.

    • @bobbymccrary6107
      @bobbymccrary6107 4 месяца назад

      I noticed that!

  • @mhobsonirish
    @mhobsonirish 7 месяцев назад +18

    When Larnell and Aaron are giving you stank face at the same time you know you’ve got it going on 😮‍💨

    • @jessebradley1720
      @jessebradley1720 7 месяцев назад +1

      Pause it at 8:25, all that needs to be said about that man O ............. O

  • @npittman82
    @npittman82 7 месяцев назад +3

    TP is out of this world. He's like Danny Carey on speed. His ease at playing odd syncopation, odd time signatures, insane independence all with blazing chops is unreal.

  • @MantisGiant
    @MantisGiant 7 месяцев назад +6

    Thomas is using one of my crashs as hi hats what a goat

  • @jamellponder4434
    @jamellponder4434 7 месяцев назад +2

    Thomas Pridgen is truly phenomenal.

  • @GuyWhoLikesTheSnarkies1435
    @GuyWhoLikesTheSnarkies1435 7 месяцев назад +6

    Wow, a rare "appreciation thread" video for Thomas Pridgen? I guess I'm not the only one who recognizes his skill and artistry, just as much as I did for Jon Theodore😆 Hope you can also make a video for Matt Garstka, if that's not too much to ask🙏

  • @mikestanislaus1107
    @mikestanislaus1107 7 месяцев назад +1

    Bedlam in Goliath is the only Mars Volta album I own, not because I am not a fan of their music, but mainly because of Thomas Pridgen's work. Absolutely mind-blowing!

    • @truthinc.5555
      @truthinc.5555 7 месяцев назад

      ...if you enjoy rock, their first album is a must-own

    • @Mari000
      @Mari000 7 месяцев назад +2

      First four albums are great

  • @DaLawn
    @DaLawn 7 месяцев назад +1

    Aside from Thomas Pridgens talent, his humble spirit will keep around 4 a long time. He's as brilliant as he's down 2 Earth.🤘

  • @LamarSowellBDApocalypse
    @LamarSowellBDApocalypse 7 месяцев назад +1

    "Octahedron" is the only album I gave from them - but I listen to it wvery couple of weeks, in its entirety. So blisteringly beautiful!

    • @nickentros
      @nickentros 7 месяцев назад +3

      It’s honestly their second worst album too, you should explore their first 4 records too

    • @bobbymccrary6107
      @bobbymccrary6107 4 месяца назад +2

      I recommend Bedlam for even better TP drumming and the first full length “Deloused in the Comatorium” that one is banger after banger.

  • @MauricioMagaldi
    @MauricioMagaldi 7 месяцев назад +9

    That stanky eye from Larnell Lewis in the Zildjian video tells us everything we need to know about Thomas Pridgen haha

  • @escherpainting8622
    @escherpainting8622 7 месяцев назад +1

    Was worried I'd never get to see the man himself. To my surprise I went to a show at Wembley earlier this year and lo and behold, he was playing for one of the opening bands. Wasn't a big fan of the band in particular, but watching him drum was absolutely the highlight of that whole evening. Even above seeing the headliner lol

  • @bennettkeasey665
    @bennettkeasey665 7 месяцев назад +2

    Hearing it at 35, it blew my mind too

  • @JeffRandallDrumming
    @JeffRandallDrumming 7 месяцев назад +1

    Really enjoyed this!

  • @jonnykk1
    @jonnykk1 7 месяцев назад +2

    Rewind That is so so good

  • @schwabit989
    @schwabit989 7 месяцев назад +3

    Great video. I can’t even walk and chew gum at the same time. Much respect!

  • @pmflix
    @pmflix 7 месяцев назад

    great video, I'm really glad I found it

  • @thebunn
    @thebunn 7 месяцев назад

    Fave drummer of all time by 100 miles!

  • @poindextertunes
    @poindextertunes 7 месяцев назад

    gawd his drums sound fxcking amazing 😳

  • @TylerOath
    @TylerOath 7 месяцев назад +4

    Met him at NAMM one time. He was the most kind and genuine dude. We talked with him and a few other drummer for like an hour. By the end, HE wanted to take a picture with my buddy and I instead of the other way around lol

  • @BrokenWingman
    @BrokenWingman 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for introducing me to Giraffe Tongue Orchestra. Holy fuck I love this album.

  • @kraftyhandz
    @kraftyhandz 7 месяцев назад

    Thomas Pridgen played to me with only I and him in a room. One of the greatest moments in my life. If you want proof, I posted a RUclips short of it a couple weeks ago on my RUclips. Dude is down to earth.

  • @leftpastsaturn67
    @leftpastsaturn67 7 месяцев назад

    I thnk that was Larnell Lewis grimacing at 8:25... which says something about Pridgen's proficiency.

  • @f1guremeout
    @f1guremeout 3 месяца назад

    "Deloused in the Comatorium" changed my brain chemistry forever.

  • @gojurymusichem
    @gojurymusichem 7 месяцев назад

    Excellent drummer

  • @Robodude_0528
    @Robodude_0528 7 месяцев назад +3

    Goliath was TMV’s best LP, I think. Pridgen was a key component in that. That album is all gas and no brakes

    • @artysanmobile
      @artysanmobile 7 месяцев назад

      ‘All gas and no brakes’ is generally a guarantee of bad music. I can appreciate skill as much as anyone but at the end of the day, it’s music that matters. ‘Brakes’ is where the soul is, where the funk is.

    • @Robodude_0528
      @Robodude_0528 7 месяцев назад

      @@artysanmobile depends on my mood. Sometimes I want all gas and no breaks. That’s not the only appeal of that record though. De Loused and FTM are solid entries along with Noctourniquette, but Goliath is more cohesive and holds up upon multiple listens better. FTM is way too self indulgent on the transitions. I can’t listen to an hour of frogs

    • @jcBurton2094
      @jcBurton2094 2 часа назад

      Yes it is, except for Tourniquet Man

  • @danieladolfotroncosomoreno7461
    @danieladolfotroncosomoreno7461 3 месяца назад

    Wow 🤯❤

  • @mayrakoira5397
    @mayrakoira5397 7 месяцев назад +6

    Larnell going "what's the heck's happening" in that last clip 😄

  • @metalcedy
    @metalcedy 7 месяцев назад

    You know you're doing something right as a drummer when Larnell Lewis gives you that look... 8:23

  • @jessebradley1720
    @jessebradley1720 7 месяцев назад +1

    lol at 8:24 , If Larnell Lewis gives you that look, you know you're a Drumming God O.O

  • @Pandamasque
    @Pandamasque 6 месяцев назад

    The Mars Volta fans may want to check out the project Mask of Phantasm and the album New Axial Age, where Pridgen plays alongside TMV's Adrian Terazzas on wind instruments.

  • @billepperson2662
    @billepperson2662 2 месяца назад

    Vic's drum shop? Are you from Chicago?

  • @andrewmiller9265
    @andrewmiller9265 Месяц назад

    Tps my favorite drummer

  • @TheDrifteffect
    @TheDrifteffect 7 месяцев назад

    Beast!!!

  • @thechangeups
    @thechangeups 7 месяцев назад

    Micheal Bland please. love these thanks

  • @bobbymccrary6107
    @bobbymccrary6107 4 месяца назад

    I wish there was more Giraffe Tongue Orchestra. That was one hell of a lineup for a metal supergroup.

  • @noveltycrusade
    @noveltycrusade 7 месяцев назад

    Legend

  • @felipesalazar4897
    @felipesalazar4897 7 месяцев назад

    Please do one about Chris Maitland from his Porcupine Tree era!

  • @Th3dubside42
    @Th3dubside42 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thomas shouldn’t have gotten fired. He was hands down their best drummer

    • @GersonELongoria
      @GersonELongoria 7 месяцев назад +1

      Very subjective. Many argue Jon Theodore was the best drummer, musically.

    • @jameshoreman475
      @jameshoreman475 5 месяцев назад

      He was fired for getting drunk and trying to fight his bandmates, that’s a perfectly reasonable reason to fire him.

  • @McDoinky
    @McDoinky 7 месяцев назад +3

    8:25 incredible frame

  • @dillinguuur79
    @dillinguuur79 7 месяцев назад

    while Jon was my favorite in Volta Bedlam was, is and always will be my favorite album

  • @jarrettlevar
    @jarrettlevar 7 месяцев назад +2

    I'm suprised The memorials are not in this video.

    • @robjaimes
      @robjaimes 7 месяцев назад

      I still listen to We Go to War regularly

  • @marcburrows5783
    @marcburrows5783 7 месяцев назад

    GOAT

  • @OzempicRage
    @OzempicRage 5 месяцев назад

    the whole point of tmv was about there chaotic forces with cedrics vocals and omars guitar once thomas left the band died

  • @nicholasvallas9802
    @nicholasvallas9802 7 месяцев назад +4

    By no means front to disparage the supreme talent that is Thomas Pridgen. But Jon Theodore is the powerhouse of the mars Volta. Also could have mentioned his work with Trash Talk.

    • @jongallardo8006
      @jongallardo8006 7 месяцев назад +3

      Jon and Thomas were the 2 best players in TMV. No need for comparison

    • @jameshoreman475
      @jameshoreman475 5 месяцев назад +2

      I think it’s reasonable to say Pridgen is a more talented player than Theodore but Theodore was the right fit for TMV. Pridgen, a once in a lifetime prodigy while Theodore is the perfect drummer who can play any style.

  • @tbtron
    @tbtron 7 месяцев назад +2

    I personally think John Theodore on the first album is waaaaaay bigger juggernaut. Pridgen was a good replacement but the dynamic of the band I really liked changed for me when John Theodore left.

  • @dillinguuur79
    @dillinguuur79 7 месяцев назад

    weird, I was thinking about Thomas the other day then randomly saw this...

  • @witchbvrner
    @witchbvrner 7 месяцев назад

    I didn't like Octahedron when it came out, and now, I can't listen to Bedlam without pairing it with Octahedron. It is just as enjoyable to me, and works so well as a half to a much greater whole in those sibling records.

  • @LeGou
    @LeGou 7 месяцев назад

    Get this man a double kick pedal 😁

  • @bobbymccrary6107
    @bobbymccrary6107 4 месяца назад

    Get this guy in a room with Tosin Abasi as soon as possible

  • @pitpride1220
    @pitpride1220 6 месяцев назад +1

    These comments are way kinder and also not racist towards Pridgen. When compared to comments on some of TMV'S live performances with him. It's nice to see. I get tired of it. It's regressive.

  • @poindextertunes
    @poindextertunes 7 месяцев назад

    please do one of these videos on
    JD Beck 😁

  • @Sfdjdhrh
    @Sfdjdhrh 5 месяцев назад

    The last clip hes got larnell making a stank face. Thats all you need to know

  • @VLKV_loves_you
    @VLKV_loves_you 6 месяцев назад

    monster

  • @mikes7707
    @mikes7707 7 месяцев назад

    The guy is great and pls go easy on me, but idt he has that much feel it style…. Beyond speed and technical ability. Imo, Dave Elitch was by far the best drummer they had. A hard hitter that had tons of dynamic range, and always right in the pocket.

    • @The_ScapeGoat
      @The_ScapeGoat 7 месяцев назад

      Elitch has absolutely no dynamics. Theodore was their best drummer, Pridgen their most skilled. But Theodore's creativity on a 5 piece is literally unmatched. The drumming on DITC is as creative as the guitar playing.

    • @mikes7707
      @mikes7707 7 месяцев назад

      @@The_ScapeGoat - someone gifted enough to be in this band is a master of their craft. Point taken, but Your credibility is diluted by saying something like that.

    • @poindextertunes
      @poindextertunes 7 месяцев назад

      8:13 if you cant feel that then idk what to tell you

    • @mikes7707
      @mikes7707 7 месяцев назад

      @@poindextertunes - I can and I do. It’s amazing. What’s your point?

    • @mikes7707
      @mikes7707 7 месяцев назад

      @@poindextertunes - if I had to guess, it’s 32 note triplets, and it’s fire.

  • @LaVerdad65
    @LaVerdad65 7 месяцев назад +3

    TP is a great drummer. John Theodore was the RIGHT drummer

    • @THEREALQYU
      @THEREALQYU 4 месяца назад +1

      They won a Grammy when TP arrived tho…. Lolol
      John was there long before annnnnnnnnnd nothing…..🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @PremiumAudioServices
    @PremiumAudioServices 7 месяцев назад +1

    Excuse me while I go pick my jaw up off the floor...

  • @dannymayday7106
    @dannymayday7106 3 месяца назад

    These geniuses fired him. Lol

  • @dpbassflamencop1895
    @dpbassflamencop1895 6 месяцев назад

    You Forgot on artist because you not really jazz follower. Listen to Pridgen on bassists Victor Little Inner Portrait. Fusion jazz Funk The song Flynn Funk

  • @poindextertunes
    @poindextertunes 7 месяцев назад

    That Lizzo song was hot garbage except for the drums 😂

  • @Mdjagg
    @Mdjagg 7 месяцев назад +4

    Pridgen ruined the Mars Volta. Perfect example of not playing to the music in front of you and just shredding. John was such an inspiration and the perfect fit for TMV, and Pridgen is the exact opposite. Rudiments have no business in real music. This trend is trash and the Mars Volta felt it with losing fans, and never getting them back.

    • @ELIDOTORG
      @ELIDOTORG 7 месяцев назад +8

      Bro mad because he can't even play😂.

    • @Mdjagg
      @Mdjagg 7 месяцев назад +1

      @ELIDOTORG

    • @dillinguuur79
      @dillinguuur79 7 месяцев назад +1

      yea man, that's definitely what destroyed them 😄

    • @Mdjagg
      @Mdjagg 7 месяцев назад +1

      @Mdjagg
      1 minute ago
      @dillinguuur79 What was it? I stopped following them when they started playing with TP. Lol. For real though, to both. He's just not what I ever wanted out of TMV, you all act like I'm calling him bad, he's one of the best of all time, I just don't want to hear it on progressive Santana music, I want what John Theodore had. I'd have been singing TP's praises if he walked into to TMV and asked how he could continue the tradition. Instead, he just showed up as himself.

    • @yoyoz333
      @yoyoz333 5 месяцев назад +5

      What are you talking about? Everything is a rudiment. That's why they're called rudiments. It's like saying the letters of the alphabet ruined paragraphs.

  • @Bigwhoopiedingdong
    @Bigwhoopiedingdong 7 месяцев назад

    They should work on the songs instead of freaking
    Out because the music is weak

  • @Augfordpdoggie
    @Augfordpdoggie 7 месяцев назад +2

    super fast for sure, but if you train long enough any drummer can play that fast stuff. But the music is boring, non beautiful melodies, and a bunch of banging

    • @shmupshmuppewpew5260
      @shmupshmuppewpew5260 7 месяцев назад +10

      Or you could just not comment

    • @Augfordpdoggie
      @Augfordpdoggie 7 месяцев назад

      @@shmupshmuppewpew5260 but i did and i can because this is the forum for commenting

    • @forgettablelisa
      @forgettablelisa 7 месяцев назад

      @@shmupshmuppewpew5260why he’s not allowed to have different taste than you?

    • @zachmillerdrums
      @zachmillerdrums 7 месяцев назад +2

      “i could do that if i wanted to i just don’t feel like it!!”

    • @willburhans3018
      @willburhans3018 7 месяцев назад +1

      if you can’t hear the musicality in Thomas’ playing, that’s your fault, lol.