[General Section] Musical Know How - Joe Morello - 1961 Drum Solo

[Somamech]

I really have no words for how amazing this is apart from music being subjective, but in this case... this is beyond doubt something amazing. 

[A51Watcher]

WOW Soma.... never seen that before! 

I am really impressed, and on the one hand surprised by how much John Bonham I hear in there (vice-versa of course), but not really when you you think about it, John was obviously well educated on the masters in his field who had influenced him.

Elements of Buddy Rich also surface in John's work as well. I remember Johnny Carson once asking Buddy what he thought of this new music coming out these days and if he liked any of it. He responded "Well that kid John Bonham seems to know how to hit the skins." 

Here is a clip of Buddy that could well be the night I saw.




Thanks for sharing that clip of Joe! Dood was a monster!

[Somamech]

Likewise thanks A51 

You gave me some names to check out there mate!

I only came across Joe recently this year through that video and thought straight away "Thats how I always wanted to play drums"  (16 years later lol) 

It wasn't till later that I realised he was the drummer in that famous song.   

Showing my age here (35) as I spent a lot of time in my "Well Spent Youth" with Miles in that period where he turned the back on the Jazz and went a bit mad which was well before my time, and greatly appreciated in my time amongst the few..now the many I guess as I don't get out anymore 

The recordings are brilliant too!  no multi-mic placement... just a a coupole of mics and sheer talent that can play in any time signature they feel.  Alien Music ? 

[IronDogg]

For a new guy drummer with unique style, check this dude:



The band is nothing special, but the drummer sure shows an interesting passion...

[Ellirium113]

Neil Peart always leaves me speechless.

[Ellirium113]

[Somamech]

O man El these are talented folk no doubt.  But heck they became lead guitarist's in band practise with them sticks. 

Joe had Musical Style beyond technique 

[Captain Dave]

Here's a couple things I created a while back, nothing Great, but they were first attempts - in other words, I just played and recorded and this is what came out. I played all the different instruments sperately, recording one over the next... (I recorded them under the name "King of Exile") Twas fun though! 

http://www.myspace.com/music/player?sid=84754814&ac=now

http://www.myspace.com/music/player?sid=80198470&ac=now

[A51Watcher]

Long past due in this discussion of great drummers to mention of course master drummer John Bonham to the list -

[Elvis Hendrix]

Amon Tobin.





Elvis

[A51Watcher]

Neil Peart always leaves me speechless.

Thanks for putting Neil up E, saved me the trouble. 


Ditto on always leaving me speechless as well.

I have been attending Rush tours since the Signals tour. Neil is a WOWser every time.


His various influences and styles such as South American and African etc. are always brilliantly displayed.   

Here's a recent revelation from the man himself -

[A51Watcher]

Great stuff, fantastic kits!! 

[sky otter]

51..a fun place for you to visit..

http://www.drummerworld.com/drummerchoice.html

[A51Watcher]

Amon Tobin.





Elvis

VERY interesting Elvis! Reminds me -a lot- of what Roger is doing with new technology on his current Wall tour.

Very cool thanks for sharing. 

[A51Watcher]

51..a fun place for you to visit..

http://www.drummerworld.com/drummerchoice.html

Excellent link sky, I recognized all but 2 of the 15 names and agree they belong on the list.

Looks like great fun thanks! 


eta: somebody needs to hip those cats to Joe Morello for sure though.

...and no Neil Pert?? seriously?