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  • In honor of Hamilton premiering on Disney+, we invite you to take a behind the scenes look with VF Artist and original 'Hamilton' drummer Andres Forero and percussionist Benny Reiner!
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  • @keauxgeigh
    @keauxgeigh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    If they filmed the pit during the show and included that as a bonus on the DVD, I would probably watch that as much as the actual show.

  • @PigCrafted23
    @PigCrafted23 7 ปีที่แล้ว +647

    "so I'm the drummer for the show" them: "that's cool" me: "OMG ITS SUCH AN HONOR"

    • @wolf-cf3df
      @wolf-cf3df 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      I sat pretty up close to the stage. During intermission I went up and was resting my elbows on the stage, admiring scuff marks and stuff, when I heard a drumstick falling to the ground below me. Through the vent I could see a drumset! I yelled down that they were doing a good job. That was in July. Wonder if it was these guys!

    • @sparky4223
      @sparky4223 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      wolf4811 It more than likely was. Most guys in pits play with a show for either an entire run or a few years, depending on the longevity of the show, and have subs so they can do other things and not drive themselves crazy playing the same thing again and again.

    • @norahidvegi2848
      @norahidvegi2848 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

    • @chrisgomez17
      @chrisgomez17 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I would have asked so much question 😭

    • @orangenwildvlogs6796
      @orangenwildvlogs6796 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I_Like_It_Here 👎

  • @gotya3009
    @gotya3009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +409

    Me: Omg finally a second crash.
    The drummer: so basically I got 5 snare drums

  • @elijones1191
    @elijones1191 7 ปีที่แล้ว +514

    Is no one gonna talk about the AMAZING high note by Renee during satisfied at 6:56 in the background

    • @SEH221
      @SEH221 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Eli Jones is it Renee tho?? I'm not certain. but HOLY WOW

    • @SEH221
      @SEH221 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Eli Jones at this point Renee has left, I'm thinking it's the new standby or Mandy?

    • @VicFirthCompany
      @VicFirthCompany  7 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      This was filmed in March, so it could have been Renee

    • @SEH221
      @SEH221 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Vic Firth thanks for the info :) whoever it is, they're absolutely killing it!

    • @gokuto99
      @gokuto99 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      THATS WHAT I WAS THINKING THANK YOU FOR INDICATING THAT I AM NOT ALONE

  • @arothmanmusic
    @arothmanmusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    That fill at the start of “Schuyler Sisters”… CLUTCH.

    • @TReeseTV
      @TReeseTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Such a nice simple little thing you can throw down, but its so iconic and groovey, everytime I listen to that song, I play along with it like its an important part of the lyrics lol

    • @thetxpenguin
      @thetxpenguin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Especially that last syncopated hit

    • @jmp_fr
      @jmp_fr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      when I first heard it I had no idea it ran like that. goddamn he got fast pedal skill

    • @sgtpepper1138
      @sgtpepper1138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jmp_fr I'd love to see a pedal cam.

  • @TheBrokenDJ
    @TheBrokenDJ 7 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    6:50 listen to her singing Satisfied in the background, I am shooketh

  • @aronsalomaki9081
    @aronsalomaki9081 7 ปีที่แล้ว +310

    The fill at 7:37 and how he does it with one hand is amazing

    • @Lothedrummer
      @Lothedrummer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Heel toe or slide technique is doing most of the work. Just a simple paradiddle between the bass drum and his right hand.

    • @ludvigbroll
      @ludvigbroll 7 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      Not even that, its just RRKRRKRRKR

    • @PigCrafted23
      @PigCrafted23 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      aron salomaki I know right? I was thinking the same thing

    • @Thedrummaman76
      @Thedrummaman76 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      ikr! its so simple, yet so freaking cool! idk how i never thought of this before lol im gonna use it all the time now

    • @Lkease
      @Lkease 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It's just triplets split between the kick and the toms...

  • @paulmcewan5048
    @paulmcewan5048 7 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    I had not realised that a modern production is so very technical, these guys must be mental giants to concentrate on these little monitors in the cramped spaces available while controlling all the different elements WOW.

  • @olihhayes
    @olihhayes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    1:21 the little Hamilton posters signaling the way is so funny to me

  • @AP-mq4tv
    @AP-mq4tv 7 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    1:54 You Mean This Is The Room Where It Happens?

  • @captainkiwi77
    @captainkiwi77 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    “So I’m the drummer for the show... oh that’s cool” I would lose my shit
    Also I love the casual greb cameo

  • @JacksonMatayo
    @JacksonMatayo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    the casual Benny cameo, love it

  • @conc3rt5
    @conc3rt5 7 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    This is awesome I'd pay just to see the percussion/drums performance

  • @ricardodelsilva3891
    @ricardodelsilva3891 7 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Is it me, or is Benny Greb showing up the drumming equivalent of whenever Nick Fury turned up in the early Marvel films and you were left going "Oh my god.....they're all connected"

  • @icosahedron3408
    @icosahedron3408 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    4:44 "It's not overly complicated"
    *you literally have 5 fucking different snare drums dude*

    • @reggiedrumz
      @reggiedrumz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      *FIVE LITERALLY FIVE FRICKING SNARE DRUMS LIKE BROOOOOOOOO 🤣🤣🤣🤣*

  • @vashtiramsaroop5410
    @vashtiramsaroop5410 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    This is bloody brilliant! How does this not have more views? I SO appreciate the time and energy that everyone shared to make this behind the scenes (and under the scenes) happen. I LOVED watching them during the show - watching them perform is like watching a show of its own. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

  • @KarlLatham
    @KarlLatham 7 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    AMAZING musicians playing on the highest level...love this inside look

  • @lilymayer3178
    @lilymayer3178 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The frantic page turn at the end of the opener hit so hard, I remember how stressful just turning a page at the right time can be

  • @KandeShack
    @KandeShack 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Did anyone think “I pray to God there’s never a fire there!” Such tight quarters with not too many ways out. Great video! So cool!

  • @jerichoguevara7136
    @jerichoguevara7136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i love how the cast is rehearsing while they’re doing their interview

  • @MinerDiner
    @MinerDiner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    When Andres was talking about how mistakes show the humanness of the show, I thought that was some really cool insight. A new perspective for looking at mistakes. I never thought about it that way before.

  • @seeleyboothfan2
    @seeleyboothfan2 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This was so cool - I'd love to see more of the musicians playing during the show.

  • @tjppercussion
    @tjppercussion 7 ปีที่แล้ว +257

    How do you even manage to get into the pit on Broadway? Thats a dream of mine.

    • @_omega420
      @_omega420 6 ปีที่แล้ว +126

      Play in as many shows as you can and network, you might meet a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy who knows a music director who knows a music director looking for a percussionist for a show. That's the only answer I can think of, you just gotta be in the right place at the right time sometimes.

    • @mikkovaltonen3564
      @mikkovaltonen3564 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      I'm studying drums and percussion in college at the moment and have same kind of goals. I'd say that if you're a percussionist, do the following:
      - Practice a lot, I recommend to attend a music school
      - Learn as many instruments as possible (drum set, concert perc, exotic perc etc.)
      - Learn to master as many styles as possible (jazz, latin, rhythm & blues, pop/rock)
      - Play in as many productions in your area as possible and get experience, or do a couple of cruise ship gigs, they're really good experience too
      - All along the way, mingle with people, exchange contact info and network
      Bonus tip: playing some other instrument is also helpful in landing gigs and getting experience. I play bass and keyboards as well.
      Hope this helps and we'll share a Broadway pit some day!

    • @FanaticDrummer
      @FanaticDrummer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Not much of a pit anymore. They sit off stage in a booth. Like a stage studio.

    • @chrisw5275
      @chrisw5275 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s much less about your skill and much more about your networking skills. As far as musicianship, you need consistency, solid time, and flexibility. Oh, and a to. Of patience, perseverance, and persistence.

  • @estellapeterson3967
    @estellapeterson3967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The musical would be nothing without these people that work in the pit and I love it.

  • @adamwrightdrumming
    @adamwrightdrumming 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love how benny Greg walks in and is treat like royalty

  • @SoundMusicCo
    @SoundMusicCo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Great to see some Show drummers, Andres & Benny get some spotlight. Greetings from the Emerald Isle. Vin

  • @donnielp3
    @donnielp3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So glad Fred Armisen can fulfill his professional drumming fantasies as the drummer for Hamilton.

  • @norahidvegi2848
    @norahidvegi2848 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a recent fan of the show and also a theatre musician, thank you for sharing this amazing inside look!!!!!

  • @100percent-
    @100percent- 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Is no one going to mention the notes in the background between 6:50-7:00?? Stellar. Absolutely stunning.

    • @takeitfromsnai
      @takeitfromsnai 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Grace Vestuto i think thats Emmy Raver-Lapman

  • @joefilmco
    @joefilmco 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    God the pre-Civil War drum is so badass 9:16

    • @m0_0nturtle
      @m0_0nturtle 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm so happy they included that part in the video! badass is right!

  • @hitarophoenix
    @hitarophoenix 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Benny at the end ahahahha

    • @shanemonteiro
      @shanemonteiro 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I actually googled how to become friends with Benny greb after I saw the end

  • @gloriahudson9408
    @gloriahudson9408 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg. To watch the drummer at work, unseen, while the play is on... Now the sound has an image.

  • @trevorjamesbradley3010
    @trevorjamesbradley3010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the RUSH shirt. Musicians appreciate other musicians.

  • @AmiltonGarcia
    @AmiltonGarcia 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Rush T-shirt = successfully gig :D

  • @john5619
    @john5619 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing talent and i'm lucky that music is such a big part of my life....thank you

  • @praestant8
    @praestant8 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I’m wearing jackets that creek because I’m such a badass.

  • @wolf-cf3df
    @wolf-cf3df 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love love love. Thank you so much for posting this.

  • @bryanvaleriani601
    @bryanvaleriani601 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this inside look... thanks Vic Firth!

  • @VincentGreen74
    @VincentGreen74 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m cruising thru percussion videos and I stumble in my college buddy Joe Testa living the life. Great to see you man!

  • @jps_musics
    @jps_musics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Benny Greb outta nowhere haha I love it

  • @RobCartwright
    @RobCartwright 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It would be a dream for me to play in a show like this. Great to see my favorite drummer make a cameo appearance at the end too!

  • @jalen2467
    @jalen2467 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yet another video Benny pops up in. Love it!

  • @pixieb.9745
    @pixieb.9745 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could watch 3 hours of this!!!!!!!

  • @abcdefghijkl__mnopqrstuvwxyz
    @abcdefghijkl__mnopqrstuvwxyz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I thought the background song was pre record, but the song is live as well........cool

  • @FLX_AU
    @FLX_AU 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    PLEASE do another one of these!

  • @caitlinlaing763
    @caitlinlaing763 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this is so cool and really informative

  • @justingarrett2239
    @justingarrett2239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always come back for 7:37

  • @stevenprovost2029
    @stevenprovost2029 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really love seeing behind the scenes video and lovd the story behind the play and the story it tells of U.S. history... I know one of the cast members from the touring cast of Hamilton and have met him... Would love to see Hamilton in person because i love US history and how the New England States came to be .. Thats where i live in Boston Massachusetts right now !!

  • @gokuto99
    @gokuto99 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    does oak play washington in the live recording here? it definitely doesn't sound like chris's normal voice when he says "and his right hand man" at 9:20

    • @evalynn1863
      @evalynn1863 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It could have been his understudy. I agree though, it didn't sound like Chris

    • @hanaeve__
      @hanaeve__ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh that’s for sure not Chris

  • @NathanMeredith1
    @NathanMeredith1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A+ for the screlting onstage at 7:00

  • @reallydeej
    @reallydeej 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was pretty cool :-)

  • @KarlLatham
    @KarlLatham 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    two geniuses ..heavy hitters in action :)

  • @gabemcguire2871
    @gabemcguire2871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    “Mine’s a lot simpler than his... um I have 5 snare drums”

  • @jacobkeppler1984
    @jacobkeppler1984 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This most be fun job to tour with Hamilton

  • @matthewpaluch777
    @matthewpaluch777 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great job Andres &
    Benny! Who's playing in the
    Chicago version?

  • @rclutsam2112
    @rclutsam2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Rush shirt illustrates a common denominator among all drummers, regardless of genre, Neil Peart.

  • @dallaradrums
    @dallaradrums 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My instructor John Mader played the San Francisco run of this production, and is currently playing for the Los Angeles stint. Go see it live!

    • @bobjohnsonsmouth
      @bobjohnsonsmouth 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michael Dallara holy shit that’s hella cool! maybe he can hook me up with some discounted tickets haha

    • @dallaradrums
      @dallaradrums 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bob Johnson hahaha if only!

  • @ButterKing-28
    @ButterKing-28 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks recommended

  • @sodanomusic
    @sodanomusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video

  • @erikjohnnn
    @erikjohnnn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "I have 5 snares... but it's not overly complicated"

  • @chatrbanwudhiprecha4357
    @chatrbanwudhiprecha4357 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i could live in that drum room for like a month hahahaha, would be very cool to work there

  • @michaelmassaro3483
    @michaelmassaro3483 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Totally one-hands that intro fill at 7:38 like it’s no big deal.

  • @DrRealEstateCT
    @DrRealEstateCT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When Benny Greg showed up I was like WHATTTTT WORRRDDDDD

  • @EthanTeaDrumming
    @EthanTeaDrumming 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can we please get a full song?

  • @user-en5nu3ek8s
    @user-en5nu3ek8s 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    ㅇㅏ.....진짜 너무 멋있다.....

  • @springbreezegaming4017
    @springbreezegaming4017 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is it me or around 3:04 is that Lin talking in the background?

  • @Yomamahouse180
    @Yomamahouse180 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's the name of the song being played on the way to the theatre at start

  • @aalegge
    @aalegge 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    BENNY FREAKIN GREEEEB

  • @davidhammers9708
    @davidhammers9708 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    did they play on the record? who plays bass for Hamilton?

  • @sindrekjosas9207
    @sindrekjosas9207 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I notice he has got some green stickers on the sheet music, does anybody know what the purpose of those are?

  • @waterlemonandfriends
    @waterlemonandfriends 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:21 look at the sign oh my god that's hilarious

  • @JoeLackey
    @JoeLackey 7 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Should've hired Benny for the gig.

  • @jacobkeppler1984
    @jacobkeppler1984 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It must be a fun job as musician to tour

  • @alexisramos299
    @alexisramos299 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is he still the current drummer for the show?

  • @beatricenoun9078
    @beatricenoun9078 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    where can I find drum sheet music for Hamilton!

  • @banksmakesfood
    @banksmakesfood 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the Disney+ recording probably

  • @jamesandrews7684
    @jamesandrews7684 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it just me or are the vocals like a tenth of a second behind the band at 5:28 onwards. Just kinda bugged me.

  • @christianbojarski3324
    @christianbojarski3324 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The drum set isn’t overly complicated…has five snares

  • @Antmanpictures
    @Antmanpictures 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you all deal with latency

  • @ipodgolfer13
    @ipodgolfer13 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey I Know Reiner!

  • @rogierdancona8462
    @rogierdancona8462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    8:37 ''non of it is worth anything if you can't share it with people'' SCREAM THIS MESSAGE FROM THE ROOFTOP INPROTEST FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. LIVESTREAMS ARE WORTH NEXT TO NOTHING COMPARED TO A LIVE EVENT

  • @klick2destruct
    @klick2destruct 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The loudest instrument onstage is still his leather jacket.

  • @killemall69
    @killemall69 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My jacket is loudest thing in the show

  • @qqqqqqqqthurz1327l
    @qqqqqqqqthurz1327l 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Benny Greb 😱

  • @boibblunt3152
    @boibblunt3152 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Me: Sees Benny Greb
    Also Me: Soils meself

  • @mcrfreako1011
    @mcrfreako1011 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hamilton drum fam??

  • @nausadar9889
    @nausadar9889 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nobody else thought the beginning was really fucking loud?

  • @aj.guevarra12
    @aj.guevarra12 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When there's an interview and you here singing satisfied on high notes i just wanna say yow wtf

  • @marthadraws4154
    @marthadraws4154 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    And I have.... 5 snare drums...

  • @StarLikeRing0
    @StarLikeRing0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I just became that drummers groupie

  • @fluxmuldar
    @fluxmuldar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I gotta say, that pit under the stage looks really cramped and claustrophobic. I like theaters that have their pits between the stage and the audience, and you can actually see the musicians.

    • @rileyhutton
      @rileyhutton 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i’d love to see the musicians during the show

    • @courtneythompson6179
      @courtneythompson6179 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Drum/percussion seem to be in a different area vs the pit near the stage.

  • @emilyindri1836
    @emilyindri1836 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Renee rehearsing at 6:10 😂

  • @LukeSoro_MM
    @LukeSoro_MM 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    "pre civil war snare" not by cooperman and the ears are loose.

  • @HighwayLand
    @HighwayLand 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    and I honestly thought the music was pre-recorded. Now, with that said, why isn't the music pre-recorded? How much money do they spend just on the band alone? Do all broadway shoes do it like this? And why isn't this public knowledge? I have seen a few Broadway shows (lion king, beauty and the beast), but never had any idea that a band was under the stage. And just FYI I live in Oregon, so please dont attack me with all these questions.

    • @lukas_copy_1
      @lukas_copy_1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      These are all good questions. Firstly, a live band is preferred because it's well, live. There is an energy and connection presented by a live band not found in a recording. Also not all bands are hidden in all shows. There are also open pits which you can see them, but often times this is covered up or not included on order to maximize stage capacity.

    • @outlanderfrog
      @outlanderfrog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pre-recorded music is not preferred because it also doesn't allow for the changes and mistakes that often occur in live theatre, as they mention. It's better because the band can follow the performers if something goes wrong or shifts. For example, most musicals have what are called "vamps" written into the music, where they can repeat the same section until the performers reach a certain cue.
      I believe all Broadway shows have a live orchestra or band, yes. It's not that big of a secret. Many community and local theaters do as well.
      Live orchestras can be very expensive, especially at the Broadway level.

  • @JeremyLeGrand
    @JeremyLeGrand ปีที่แล้ว

    Haha now I can say the Hamilton musicians use and rely on a Mac! Casual flex lmao.

  • @MrBruh281
    @MrBruh281 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The dude has like 5 snares

  • @12345678abracadabra
    @12345678abracadabra 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Curious here but if they're gonna play an electronic sound, why not just play a track instead of trying to 'dj' it?

    • @levtokol8649
      @levtokol8649 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You've got to remember the whole musical is live. The actors, conductor and musicians need to all be able to react to each other. Dialogue needs to be accounted for, fermata and any timing inconsistencies. It also needs to be easily changeable during the rehearsal process, when things need to be improved quickly. Playing a track often hurts the "live" sound, and constrains the actors.

  • @brianhilderbrand6024
    @brianhilderbrand6024 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    All I hear is that dudes jacket

  • @moreblack
    @moreblack ปีที่แล้ว

    Does somebody fart at 1:56?

  • @glitchtime404
    @glitchtime404 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been it’s not so much of honor