I come back to this video and realize a few things. he is only 18 here, this is the best hes ever played this song and its a shame his talent didn't take him as far as it should've
Dude for real. How solid is this guy? He's so snappy and has insane control. Look at his left hand choke the crash for a split second. Few drummers have that kind of speed.
Matt Greiner is known as a cornerstone for this style of music and is one of the absolute most well known drummers and called one of the best, and I love him ...but Adam was easily right up there with him. I'm not going to say better because it's subjective, but imagine seeing the career your friend has as a drummer and you were in the same exact place he was and just as good, just to have shit luck take it away from you. I love Greiners podcasts they do with Adam,.
Weak song writing is the cuplirt here. Dude is a macine, one of the best in the genre. The song writing issue may not even fall on him, but he was in a band that made one good album, and couldn't follow up the magic, similar to I, The Breather.
@@josephwashington2096 y’all are insane he’s still one of the best drummers of all time and is chilling with the ghost inside on tour he’s been doing this shit since he was young give the man a break
Danny Powers Nah, we’re not religious. We just love Jesus. There’s a difference ;) But you’re right to an extent - Christians should not be offended be “questionable” language. Cheers!
I come back to this video pretty frequently because Adam is one of my favorite drummers to watch and to this day the fill at about 2:52 fucks me up every time I see it. Dude is insanely talented even way back then.
I have watched this video so many times, along with other videos of him playing this. This is truly a masterpiece... This is the best drum piece ever written. I said that 4 years ago, and my mind hasn't changed. And the fact that he is able to play at such a high tempo.. flawlessly... perfect technique.. add tons of visuals.. Adam Gray is my favorite drummer.
that brief half time groove at 1:08 makes me cry every time at how perfectly it fits into the song. like it is by far my favorite part of this whole song. very good drum writing
texas in july are in general such an underrated band. adam is one of the tightest drummers ive ever seen and should deserve way more recognition for his absolute beast playing
Nahhhhh, there's a fuckload of talent. Not saying there isn't honed skill, but someone could work their whole lives just as hard at drumming and not be able to touch the performance he layed down here as a teenager.
its one thing to be an amazing drummer but to also jam like that is so wicked. he had a smile on hs face the whole time meaning he loves what hes doing. truly an inspiration
I like ABR more than TIJ so I like Matt more but saying Matt is a better drummer than Adam just proves you can't tell who actually is the better drummer in every aspect. Adam plays what Matt plays in ABR but not vise versa. Both insanely good drummers but Adam has more skills on the set all around.
I will say both are insane drummers and I hope to build my skill up to my potential, but saying that I can't tell who is the better drummer shows me you don't know how to keep your own opinion without trashing someone elses, both are equally awesome but in the end for accuracy and stronger chops I would have to say Matt is a winner in my books. Here is the part where we argue and such but I am going to save us the time... we both have separate opinions and we both believe they are great drummers so let us leave it at that!
There are very few drummers that I REALLY enjoy watching and Adam is one of them, dude writes killer breakdowns has some crazy all over fills, blasts, plus mixes in stick tricks I've never seen anyone but him do. All while having fun even when there is small crowds like this. He just all around is the kind of drummer I enjoy watching and would kill to be half as good as
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! and then God said let there be adam gray and he was drumming!!!!!! chez wiz this kid is nutz wish the new stuff still had this same punchy crazyness to it!!
Back when they were still a smaller band and played shows at the Gibson House in Marlton, NJ I got to talk to him a couple of times. He's a genuinely awesome person too.
I knew that I would favorite the video before it was even loaded :D Good to see Adam playing relaxed like that - I always felt like he's under pressure because he looked so tense but now he just purely enjoys :D and as if 2:39 wasn't the SMOOTHEST stick change EVER :D
I don't know Texas in July like that, but I be damned if this isn't the hardest song Adam Grey has ever made. Everytime I watch it I try to figure out how in the hell he made those fills mesh when he was in the writing process. Sick as shit man
It's amazing that a crowd doesn't get down for raw talent like this just because they probably have no clue who they are. Stupid. This is one of the best bands to come through in a lonnnnng time. Recorded their first EP when they were 15/16? Get real, you show me another band that's consisted of 19/20 year olds that's this talented.
This isn't even fair! I quit! Lmao JK thanks for the awesome video AaVeck, great learning tool, because I didn't stand a chance by ear! You know whats up!
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13 years later and I'm STILL watching this video. Adam is an absolute master.
And he’s still playing it as clean as he is here!
10 years later and I Still come back to this video.
Same
Same
Same
Yea man it's good.
12 years now
I come back to this video and realize a few things. he is only 18 here, this is the best hes ever played this song and its a shame his talent didn't take him as far as it should've
Joey King same i wish he would play in another band
Dude for real. How solid is this guy? He's so snappy and has insane control. Look at his left hand choke the crash for a split second. Few drummers have that kind of speed.
Matt Greiner is known as a cornerstone for this style of music and is one of the absolute most well known drummers and called one of the best, and I love him ...but Adam was easily right up there with him. I'm not going to say better because it's subjective, but imagine seeing the career your friend has as a drummer and you were in the same exact place he was and just as good, just to have shit luck take it away from you. I love Greiners podcasts they do with Adam,.
Weak song writing is the cuplirt here. Dude is a macine, one of the best in the genre. The song writing issue may not even fall on him, but he was in a band that made one good album, and couldn't follow up the magic, similar to I, The Breather.
@@josephwashington2096 y’all are insane he’s still one of the best drummers of all time and is chilling with the ghost inside on tour he’s been doing this shit since he was young give the man a break
just talked to this guy for like 2 hours, what a champ!
I've probably given this video about 100 of it's views from trying to figure out a few of those tough fills and stuff lol
As someone who does not play drums, which of this fills is not tough?
Definitely one of the cleanest and most precise pieces of metal drumming ever recorded.
1:21 such a simple fill but so god damn clean
Dude chill with the language lol
i forgot everybody is religious here
Jambi705 fuck off with the pussyness
norcoriders99 you're right, my apologies ma'am
Danny Powers Nah, we’re not religious. We just love Jesus. There’s a difference ;) But you’re right to an extent - Christians should not be offended be “questionable” language. Cheers!
I come back to this video pretty frequently because Adam is one of my favorite drummers to watch and to this day the fill at about 2:52 fucks me up every time I see it.
Dude is insanely talented even way back then.
One of the greatest demonstrations of all time. Still revisit this video monthly
same! this has to be one of the best live versions of this song ever captured on video
even the stick hitting the ground at 2:40/2:41 is on tempo. that just shows you how good Adam Gray really is.
do you remember where this video was taken by chance?
Always end up coming back to this video 12 yrs later
This literally put me in tears.
I've never seen the crowd stand so still especially for a song like this.
I have watched this video so many times, along with other videos of him playing this. This is truly a masterpiece... This is the best drum piece ever written. I said that 4 years ago, and my mind hasn't changed. And the fact that he is able to play at such a high tempo.. flawlessly... perfect technique.. add tons of visuals.. Adam Gray is my favorite drummer.
Well said, same here brother
that brief half time groove at 1:08 makes me cry every time at how perfectly it fits into the song. like it is by far my favorite part of this whole song.
very good drum writing
2:41 It's funny. You can hear the drumstick fall, as if Adam counts in :)
Kalashnikow42 only Adam would be the one to accomplish that..! lol
After all these year, this is still my favorite AG video. Idk why. I just love the small crowd, sound of his kit and how nuts he is.
Still here
My personal favorite is Aurora at the purple door
I get the chills every time I watch this
texas in july are in general such an underrated band. adam is one of the tightest drummers ive ever seen and should deserve way more recognition for his absolute beast playing
I dont care 2:40 is the greatest thing since sliced bread and how about the stick hitting the ground was perfectly on-beat!
Keep in mind he is 18 in this video... wtf
@James Jones i guess with that knowledge, that thick 5 o'clock shadow makes sense at 18
Seriously how the hell are you this talented
By working.
Like, a LOT.
There are no talents here. Honed skills
Nahhhhh, there's a fuckload of talent. Not saying there isn't honed skill, but someone could work their whole lives just as hard at drumming and not be able to touch the performance he layed down here as a teenager.
This fine piece of gold here. Thank you my good sir
never seen a drummer that looks like hes having so much fun
i wonder how many times he's played this song in his life
Enough to feel so comfortable playing it that when he loses his stick he calmly grabs another keeps going.
Yo dude I'm pretty sure he threw it on purpose. Check a few seconds before he probably cracked it and could tell it didn't sound right
Matt Greiner 2.0
Adam Gray 1.0
well he is endorsed by greinerkilmer
Adam Kilpatrick so who's better? lol. I'm a huge fan of Matt but Adam is pretty damn good too. lol
He was taught by Matt
Aaron AltKid that’s funny, I know they’re friends and my buddy is teaching me drums so I thought that would be funny if Matt taught him 😂
its one thing to be an amazing drummer but to also jam like that is so wicked. he had a smile on hs face the whole time meaning he loves what hes doing. truly an inspiration
dude.. you are blessed
2:47 that part sounded so siiiiick
I like ABR more than TIJ so I like Matt more but saying Matt is a better drummer than Adam just proves you can't tell who actually is the better drummer in every aspect. Adam plays what Matt plays in ABR but not vise versa. Both insanely good drummers but Adam has more skills on the set all around.
I will say both are insane drummers and I hope to build my skill up to my potential, but saying that I can't tell who is the better drummer shows me you don't know how to keep your own opinion without trashing someone elses, both are equally awesome but in the end for accuracy and stronger chops I would have to say Matt is a winner in my books. Here is the part where we argue and such but I am going to save us the time... we both have separate opinions and we both believe they are great drummers so let us leave it at that!
There are very few drummers that I REALLY enjoy watching and Adam is one of them, dude writes killer breakdowns has some crazy all over fills, blasts, plus mixes in stick tricks I've never seen anyone but him do. All while having fun even when there is small crowds like this. He just all around is the kind of drummer I enjoy watching and would kill to be half as good as
Adams stick control is next level
Killing it is a fucking understatement. Adam Gray is my new hetero man crush.
what china is he using? I feaking love it
oriental trash china. probably 18"
Zildjan
@@shmoofgang lol
So effortless and skillful. Amazing drummer
one of my favourite drummers right now :)
His face at 2:01
That china is killer. Does anyone know what model that is?
The big one.
Zildjian Oriental Trash China either an 18 or a 20". things are absolutely massive sounding
Sir Jebus Thank you.
ok. now hes just become my fav drummer
One of the reasons I got behind the kit is because of this video. Edit: Oh yeah, and dat snare.
2:39 WTFFFF
You start your day right my friend
I talked to this guy Matt Greiner, and Grant Mcfarland yesterday. Their all just the nicest guys!
holy balls I've seen this video a handful of times before and I never realized it was from you, AA RON!
Best drum piece ever. This song is ultimate.
Omg that ending fill is so flawless D:
I watch this when I’m on the stairmaster just to feel something
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
and then God said let there be adam gray and he was drumming!!!!!!
chez wiz this kid is nutz wish the new stuff still had this same punchy crazyness to it!!
I watch this video like all the time lol
I AM still here
Thats a goddamn masterpiece
You and me both! I actually went and downloaded all the vids i could find too :D
Dude him and matt share all the same mannerisms when playing! its so funny! the body language, the facial expressions, everything!
Back when they were still a smaller band and played shows at the Gibson House in Marlton, NJ I got to talk to him a couple of times. He's a genuinely awesome person too.
That stick toss gets me everytime
That was just god damn superhuman awesomeness.
Holy shit! This is so damn sick!
my favorite drummer c:
THAT SNARE!!!! SO PERFECT!!!!!!!!
Adam Gray and Luke Holland have single handling got me into TIJ
I'm loving every song that I've heard so far
So damn precise, every single hit.
Dag this drummer is ridiculously good!!! Amazing!
@AaVeck Seriously dude, thanks for these awesome videos!
I LOVE HIS DRUM FORM NOW TIME TO PRACTICE TILL MY HANDS BLEED THEN FALL OFF
Excellent drummer!
I knew that I would favorite the video before it was even loaded :D
Good to see Adam playing relaxed like that - I always felt like he's under pressure because he looked so tense but now he just purely enjoys :D
and as if 2:39 wasn't the SMOOTHEST stick change EVER :D
first song I ever loved from them., :D
Pretty damn amazing
2:50 to 2:55 is such a sick fill. holy crap
Just found my old comment. and still, they were about as subtle as a kitten. The band was more hyped than the crowd man
his chokes are amazing.
I completely agree, sickest fill ever!
That posture. That form. Oh muh God...
I live in elyria, and im sad i missed this :[
I love the sound of that snare....
he didnt drop the stick he fliped it to a fan--too funny, i love it
Adam Gray is the man
Just saw these guys tonight.
Fucking amazing.
ive seriously watched this 30 times, only because he looks so fucking cool.
ADAM GRAY IS AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
He is such a talented drummer.
They were just in my town and I couldn't go. I hate my work so much.
Man I love that snare
12 years...
Love it how hes like 'jesus, this song isnt nearly hard enough.. ill throw in some shit difficult stick tricks aswell'
Sweet as fuck lol
@Grayconstruction7 Definitely! Your son's an amazing drummer and surely an inspiration, Mr. Gray!
dang amazing for reg set love to see him play a an extra set
I don't know Texas in July like that, but I be damned if this isn't the hardest song Adam Grey has ever made. Everytime I watch it I try to figure out how in the hell he made those fills mesh when he was in the writing process. Sick as shit man
Haha I love his facial expression around 2:00 Just looking around as if to say, "oh, don't mind us!"
i almost crapped myself when i saw this...dude is ridiculous
It's amazing that a crowd doesn't get down for raw talent like this just because they probably have no clue who they are. Stupid. This is one of the best bands to come through in a lonnnnng time. Recorded their first EP when they were 15/16? Get real, you show me another band that's consisted of 19/20 year olds that's this talented.
This isn't even fair! I quit! Lmao JK thanks for the awesome video AaVeck, great learning tool, because I didn't stand a chance by ear! You know whats up!
This guy always Makes me want to play the drums lol. Like on the real this dude inspires me.
2:02 Adam Grey was like ..someone moved?! did someone move?!! :o!
this is some of the tightest drum i've ever seen
I could watch him drum for hours.
I love his right hand french grip blast beat style
KING KING KING KING !
maan after 5 mins and a couple of videos I always end up on this video ! :D
I think its a curse.
that choke at 2:46 made me sooo happy!