Can you imagine all the memories that are going through his head? The millions and millions of people he has played in front of with Michael Jackson. What a great life to have lived!!
Yeah, this is the reality, he is like a visitor on a planet of people that aren't like him. He is a special man, and i think that he know this, and he goes everything like a special mission. His job is a mission, to enjoy the people. If you look his eyes, and face, can understand that he lives as a superior, a fantastic man. He is very very able.
This dude has more musical talent in his left foot than I do in my entire body, but today I'm choosing to let that inspire me instead of reduce me to tears.
That's why I love John Bonham so much. Don't get me wrong, he's got flashy fills for days, but even more than that, dude had some unbelievable rhythm and sense of time.
This is what constitutes a cliché comment. It's the kind of excuse people who don't really know shit about music can give to praise a stale AF drum solo like this one.
After watching a few times, It seems to me that he has a small mistake, because after fixing the in ear he continues making that ornament on the hi hat, when he makes only eighth notes on the recording. I think that’s the reason he laughs. Also a few seconds before, it seems that something enters his eye and fails one hit on the hi hat, so a small flam is heard. It’s almost imperceptible. Is a good think to me. Now I can sleep knowing that he is human. Or maybe he was right and the universe make a mistake on that moment.
I am not kidding, Amazing. Never heard a human cover a drum machine track more perfect than the original. This guy puts the machine in the "Plays like a machine". incredible
@@jorgetomatom it was 'shake your body (down to the ground)'. it was a three-part overdub, as explained by the Jackson brothers at the audition, and Jonathan just happened to have practised that song requested by the brothers, assuming it was played at once by one drummer - 'Foot' told the story in an interview with the MJ Cast podcast - th-cam.com/video/46QFwa69kMk/w-d-xo.html - starts at 21:25 and continues through for 7 minutes.
His interview here about his try out for the Jacksons, "JONATHAN SUGARFOOT MOFFETT - Drummer (Michael Jackson 30 years, Madonna, Prince, Elton John, etc.)" ... th-cam.com/video/cM023PpDgFo/w-d-xo.html (8:40)
@@1man2manynotes Doubt that it would make a difference if he wasn’t listening to the track. This mans pace and tempo is scary accurate, it’s quite difficult than it looks to keep it up over long periods of time
Damn.. He probably played this song thousands of times in front of big crowds, but it seems that he has the concentration of someone who play it for the first time. What a legend
you could see it both ways, one that he is being truly professional, or two that he forgets the song and has to focus to remember it, because if you play this song thousand times you can have fun and play it more relaxed showing how much fun you have playing the song and transmitting energy to the people.
@@May16Joe it probably just a completely different experience playing it in the drumeo studio to the whole song as a backing track, as opposed to live with musicians that respond to you, that change would make you need to concentrate harder, also its probably been a while since he's played them, and right at the start you can see one of his in ear monitors slips out and he tries to push it back and look at the presenter, than you can see him think fuck it just gonna have to go on with this take
@@louislanfear9403 Yeah I think you're on the right track. You want to play it so it sounds right, so you might be a little more conscious of your play, maybe a little more focused than you normally would be. But, I think once the song gets going and he's in the pocket of the groove, the joy of music itself takes over. It looks like passion to me. I dig his play, but that's just my opinion.
he played the drums with one of the most demanding in terms of quality without a doubt that will have taught him to concentrate and always but always make it perfect
The athleticism in drumming is what made me be at awe as a child you have to be on point a drum sound gets lost in a band but the band knows you gotta be on point
I think that’s subjective. For me, the words spoken (the lyrics) get lost to me, when I hear a song for the first or second time, they barely register. My ear goes to the music first it seems. The melody. You are right on the fact that the beat is vital or the whole thing collapses.
I like the way he has no unnecessary movements, every motion is small, close to the chest, and precise, with no energy wasted, and yet still powerful. Compared to "normal" drummers, it's like the difference between a professional boxer knocking you out with a jab, and a drunk at a bar swinging a big wide punch that you can see coming from a mile off.
Similar to precise, musical guitar playing, like that of Tony Rice’s (God rest his soul). Also skilled knifework by professional chefs. Economy and intentionality of movement and energy. Often the sort of skill that makes something look easy when it’s eminently not. I think as well of dancers such as Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire.
just imagine the brain working all of that movement. thoughts, muscle memory, memories from the past, he thinking back how it used to be etc... the human being is complex and sophisticated engineering when it's put into good use.
When you’re playing you’re not thinking about past memories. You’re in the moment. There is a lot of muscle memory and thought involved just not thinking about the past, that’s gonna fuck Up the groove
It must be so cool to play this and other songs on the drums and relive in your head how many stages around the world you performed on with MJ live. Totally awesome memories.
I play guitar and mostly watch guitar videos, but hes literally giving me goosebumps what an amazing talent!, U can literally hear his soul pour out through every hit amazing 🙏🏾❤️👌🏾
They should have a system. If you up vote or down vote, you must comment why or it doesn't register. I'm always curious as to why people down vote awesome videos.
I will never ever stop watching Jonathan Moffett videos, I'm addicted now. Look at that damn control, he is so deep in the pocket on every track that he plays, it's awe-inspiring. There are not many modern drummers who can do what Sugarfoot can do, precision is a dying art in favour of double kicks, unnecessary fills and stick tricks. This guy has no gimmicks, just playing the parts that need to be played. It takes real skill to be able to play what many would perceive as a simple drum beat like this for almost 4 minutes, especially as precise as this.
It's funny how much we take those sounds for granted, because look how much effort it takes to produce this! Amazing talent and incredible stamina and rhythm.
Thanks so much for another opportunity to listen to this funk-tastic classic composed by Rod Temperton. Man, Thriller is perfection. As is Sugarfoot Moffett.
No doubt. just showing interspersed clips of Jonathan and the watch with the music playing the whole time, and the ultra smooth voice over saying something like, "When precision time-keeping is absolutely essential, nothing less will do. Sugarfoot Chronometers. Only the best." LOL
Best part about the Sugarfoot videos, is that a lot of his drumming are closer to the live version compared to the original. That live performance muscle memory never leaves.
I've been a drummer for like 20 years by now, I've been admiring Gavin Harrison, Vinnie Colaiuta, John Bonham, Terry Bozzio, all those freaking good drummers. I love them. But this guy....he IS fucking timing. He actually IS! This guy is so incredibly tight....it's just insane...
& a bunch of "out-of-time" wannabe drummers...Michael Jackson actually says so in the lyrics🤣 A good friend of mine does his best to emulate Moffett (& does an amazing job at that) Moffett is badass...no doubt.
Whilst correct in concert terms and the views on these videos, unfortunately he didn't play the drums on the record Jeff Porcaro and N'dugu Chancler played drums on the album, I think the drums on this track were programmed
Haha.. not even close.. He did NOT record any of MJ's songs... at all.. if you want to know who the most heard drummers ever are its not too hard: Jeff Porcaro, Hal Blaine, Jim Gordon, Jim Keltner , etc.... Moffett wouldn't even make the top 50
Beef Boss they got the Hologram of him now, they could probably make a whole bunch of money “MICHAEL JACKSON* LIVE” *Is not the actual person Michael Jackson, it is a Hologram*
I always knew it was a very complicated drum pattern, but after seeing this live played by the master.... I am stunned 😯 , its even more complicated than i imagined!!
It may look like he’s not doing a lot, but the subtle complexities of his performance takes years of dedication and discipline. Not everything has to paint the walls. Modern drummers could take notes.
I'm not a drummer but the expertise here is blowing me away. Start at about 3:01 and when the sax plays the little ascending 4 note lick and he gives this little shoulder shrug and stops EXACTLY when he needs to. It's a sight to behold. This man is literally a drumming machine.
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Michael Jacksons songs are not that hard to play in general, but they take a lot of time to master. The precision and tempo of this guy is just outstanding - a living legend and a drum machine!
I wouldn't say all of that now. It all depends on the band's effort. For instance, a lot of older bands (including MJ's) could start a song at a good consistent tempo, but the last few seconds would be off by maybe 3 or 4 bpm. In fact, A LOT of groups are like that they don't have an electronic device that already has the tracking going on. Not taking away from his status or anything, but you guys have to remember that no songs were recorded in one take with no tweaks.
Have u ever heard of Mike Portnoy and other metal drummers?U surely missing a lot here bro..JM is a good drummer for pop music ,not for skilled double bass blast beats..If you shocked by his skill on Thriller drumming then you need to check more..
Lets tidy up this one, and qualify, I feckin' love the drumming of George Kollias, Nick Barker, Trym etc. etc. What we're seeing here is rock solid drumming or "in the pocket" as it's called... he makes it look easy but it's really not! This is exactly what the song needs, it's exactly what the other musicians need, it's exactly what the show needs! Maybe not shocked but you're missing it if you're not seriously impressed! 👍
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So jealous of the legends you work with. Thank you.
this guy so professional ❤ WOW, his smile and his work
Afcause
the only thing that makes sense to me right
Super
You saw one of his videos now you can’t stop. YOU CANT
I...I... I can stop whenever I want, swear to god, I just need one fucking more then I quit
Carolus it’s too good...
Same.
Mannnnn that’s what I just said to my wife
Oh God I'm on number 2 HOW MANY ARE THERE
This man will literally live forever. His heart wouldn't dare to disrespect him by skipping even a single beat.
Lol
.....NICE
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Can you imagine all the memories that are going through his head? The millions and millions of people he has played in front of with Michael Jackson. What a great life to have lived!!
He's also toured and played with Elton John and Madonna, George Michael, Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie, Cameo, Rick James, Stevie Wonder etc.
Yes, you can tell from this face that he lived life to fullest.
Tears me up for real
500 million to be exact
Yeah, this is the reality, he is like a visitor on a planet of people that aren't like him. He is a special man, and i think that he know this, and he goes everything like a special mission. His job is a mission, to enjoy the people. If you look his eyes, and face, can understand that he lives as a superior, a fantastic man. He is very very able.
This dude has more musical talent in his left foot than I do in my entire body, but today I'm choosing to let that inspire me instead of reduce me to tears.
nice comment haha
😂
A few tears are in order.
😂😂😂😂
This is exactly what makes a good drummer: it’s not about flashy fills, it’s about timing, and consistency.
That's why I love John Bonham so much. Don't get me wrong, he's got flashy fills for days, but even more than that, dude had some unbelievable rhythm and sense of time.
Ranic Khaan I prefer dynamics and feel....
Lmao do you see this mans cymbals?You can’t tell me he’s not being a little flashy.
Positive Vibes definitely has twin turbos !!
This is what constitutes a cliché comment. It's the kind of excuse people who don't really know shit about music can give to praise a stale AF drum solo like this one.
Notice he doesn't even miss a nanosecond while adjusting his in ear monitors at the beginning! Legendary.
No it's not.
@@paulirumbin1541 And you would know and understand of course
He knows exactly when he can afford the movement and even kinda smiles while playing as if to say..."dang ear monitors...these things are annoying".
Haha yeah. I've had to refit and adjust my inears many a time during a gig. Its a skill in itself. He isn't actually able to get it refitted properly.
After watching a few times, It seems to me that he has a small mistake, because after fixing the in ear he continues making that ornament on the hi hat, when he makes only eighth notes on the recording. I think that’s the reason he laughs. Also a few seconds before, it seems that something enters his eye and fails one hit on the hi hat, so a small flam is heard. It’s almost imperceptible. Is a good think to me. Now I can sleep knowing that he is human. Or maybe he was right and the universe make a mistake on that moment.
Plays what needs to be played. No flash, no excessive cymbal crashes or rolls...just perfection.
Roivon then why have 40 cymbals and 10 toms if they aren’t going to be used?
@@bhutch216 carefully placed notes, beats, etc.
Roivon but why not use a 4 piece with 2 crashes if that’s all you use?
@@bhutch216 that's not all he uses, that's simply all this song requires
Sayo Makinwa watch every video in this series and you’ll see that’s all he uses.
I am not kidding, Amazing. Never heard a human cover a drum machine track more perfect than the original. This guy puts the machine in the "Plays like a machine". incredible
Bro he's the original
A machine can never beat a human.
I literally can't with this comment 😂
@@danitho FYI: not sure what your completed thought was, but my point was to be absurd, because the guy is so absurd in his perfection. ✌✌
@@atyt11 No harm with that. it's just that you said it was a cover when he's the original drummer. Can't really cover your own work.
Moffett taught himself a Jacksons song for their 1984 tour ... without realizing the track featured TWO drummers playing two separate parts. Legend.
Which one? 😫
@@jorgetomatom Not sure! I think it was from an old interview in Modern Drummer magazine.
@@jorgetomatom
it was 'shake your body (down to the ground)'. it was a three-part overdub, as explained by the Jackson brothers at the audition, and Jonathan just happened to have practised that song requested by the brothers, assuming it was played at once by one drummer - 'Foot' told the story in an interview with the MJ Cast podcast - th-cam.com/video/46QFwa69kMk/w-d-xo.html - starts at 21:25 and continues through for 7 minutes.
His interview here about his try out for the Jacksons, "JONATHAN SUGARFOOT MOFFETT - Drummer (Michael Jackson 30 years, Madonna, Prince, Elton John, etc.)" ... th-cam.com/video/cM023PpDgFo/w-d-xo.html (8:40)
😮
0:45 Wipes his face and adjusts in-ears without breaking the rhythm
Level: Ultra Legend!!
It isn't that hard
@@LSLS1 sure man
@@LSLS1 cover this, show us how easy it is then upload and hit us with a link?
@@jackbanks but he is right it is not difficult to do something like that.
@@Night-mq8hn Its not really hard though
Michael Jackson was Jonathan Moffett's singer
💀💀
HAHAHAHAH!
Lol!
Hahaha good one!
LOL! One of my favorite TH-cam comments ever!
the reset @ 3:05 is INSANE. Look at that precision. The timing on this dude is LEGENDARY.
Yehhh
His body does this choke motion, like a car engine, to forcibly disengage the awesome for a split second in order to switch gears.
It was magical - absorbed the impact of that reset like a tight spring
When he was born, the doctor said, "Congratulations. It's a metronome." lol
looked right in the camera like "yeah that's RIGHT" lmao
Metronome: "Am I doing this right?"
Sugarfoot: "Better keep practicing."
Hahaha.....
This is awesome.....
Even the metronome can't keep up with Sugarfoot's exact pace.....
Seems that way 🤣
Why is everyone calling him a metronome? Isn’t he listening to the track in the headset?
@@1man2manynotes Doubt that it would make a difference if he wasn’t listening to the track. This mans pace and tempo is scary accurate, it’s quite difficult than it looks to keep it up over long periods of time
සිරාම කතාව බන්..
Damn.. He probably played this song thousands of times in front of big crowds, but it seems that he has the concentration of someone who play it for the first time. What a legend
Because he sucks and he has to struggle to remember it every time.
you could see it both ways, one that he is being truly professional, or two that he forgets the song and has to focus to remember it, because if you play this song thousand times you can have fun and play it more relaxed showing how much fun you have playing the song and transmitting energy to the people.
@@May16Joe it probably just a completely different experience playing it in the drumeo studio to the whole song as a backing track, as opposed to live with musicians that respond to you, that change would make you need to concentrate harder, also its probably been a while since he's played them, and right at the start you can see one of his in ear monitors slips out and he tries to push it back and look at the presenter, than you can see him think fuck it just gonna have to go on with this take
@@louislanfear9403 Yeah I think you're on the right track. You want to play it so it sounds right, so you might be a little more conscious of your play, maybe a little more focused than you normally would be. But, I think once the song gets going and he's in the pocket of the groove, the joy of music itself takes over. It looks like passion to me. I dig his play, but that's just my opinion.
he played the drums with one of the most demanding in terms of quality without a doubt that will have taught him to concentrate and always but always make it perfect
This man just adjusted his ear piece twice and was still in rhythm unbelievable
He's not in rhythm, he IS the rhythm ;)
And itched his nose.
@@jasonnesburg9564 he swiped a sweat from his eye
He could probably roll and smoke a cigarette and still be on time lol 😆
And I moonwalked with one foot
The athleticism in drumming is what made me be at awe as a child you have to be on point a drum sound gets lost in a band but the band knows you gotta be on point
I think that’s subjective. For me, the words spoken (the lyrics) get lost to me, when I hear a song for the first or second time, they barely register. My ear goes to the music first it seems. The melody. You are right on the fact that the beat is vital or the whole thing collapses.
And that ladies and gentlemen is the definition of timing...
No shite you said that right! This man is so very solid. Mr. Perfect Meter should be his name--haha
Or muscle memory throug millions of hours in practice time...
Do not take my millions literally.
LOL... the man probably poops in time.. 💩....💩....💩....lol
Imagine him playing with Malcolm Young on rhythm, man that would have been tight.
My 4 year old niece can do the timing to this song with coffee cans. Lol. Anybody who doesn't know these beats needs slapped.
Legends say that the guy in the back is still nodding...
haha
😆😆😆😆
😂😂😂
How can he not? 😂
Don't even try to act as if you wouldn't be too lol
"Everyone makes mistakes live. I make mistakes. The bass makes mistakes. The guitar makes mistakes... Sugarfoot's always perfect."
- Michael Jackson.
@@OxTheHerdzz There's no disputing that Michael was a sick human being.
It's also undeniable his position as the King of Pop.
@@OxTheHerdzz I wonder if he hung out with Epstein and Bill Clinton.
Who else read this in Michael Jackson's voice?
@@OxTheHerdzz we get it you're jealous you werent invited to Neverland...
@@OxTheHerdzz nah I didnt but it's clear your daddy touched your no no space
I know exactly why this man was MJ s drummer. He was simply the best drummer available. What a joy to watch
available ... what a diss
Incredible, adjusts failing earpiece without missing a beat.
well he prob played this 100+ times haha still impressive
@@phileske4752 1000+ :)
@@Retfie719 he’s played it at least 7 times
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@@boringbigkat4142 and at 0:54
the jacket had arms on it when he started drumming in the morning
thmz fuck offf 😩🤣🤣
Sleeves?..
Gerardo Almeida no
best comment ever
😂😂
Perfect. No extra shit. No fluff. Everything he does is just so appropriate.
Old school musicians have such a magnificent discipline. No place for fails, missing beats or notes.
I like the way he has no unnecessary movements, every motion is small, close to the chest, and precise, with no energy wasted, and yet still powerful.
Compared to "normal" drummers, it's like the difference between a professional boxer knocking you out with a jab, and a drunk at a bar swinging a big wide punch that you can see coming from a mile off.
Similar to precise, musical guitar playing, like that of Tony Rice’s (God rest his soul). Also skilled knifework by professional chefs. Economy and intentionality of movement and energy. Often the sort of skill that makes something look easy when it’s eminently not. I think as well of dancers such as Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire.
Well said.
That drunk bar analogy made me chuckle lmaooo 🤣 🤣 🤣
The Kung fu move is not small, but you are correct anyway
@@deletdis6173I feel you're of German heritage for some reason
Rumour is that before Michael found William, he was raised by a family of metronomes
Officially the funniest thing I heard in my whole life!
Hhhaa good one
i’m so weak
😂😂😎
Haha 😅😂
The audio track uses Jonathan Moffett to stay in time.
So do Atomic Clocks.
This man has no idea how many times his drum beats have spoken to me. It’s so incredible to get to watch the guy play some of my favorite songs.
He was the first machine sent to kill John Connor but changed his mind
Hahahaha dude
😂😂😂😂
This one made me laugh 😂 nice one dude
"I need your sticks, toms, symbals and kick drum."
I'll beat back
When you rock a vest like that, you came to play for keeps.
Came from Smooth Criminal to Beat It and now here.
Frederick Hawac Same for me ✌️😁
Me too! haha
Yep. I’m right there in the pack.
Same!! Yayyy algorithms
same 😂😂
Simplicity Clarity Precision = Nothing fancy just Perfect 👌
just imagine the brain working all of that movement. thoughts, muscle memory, memories from the past, he thinking back how it used to be etc... the human being is complex and sophisticated engineering when it's put into good use.
Formidable, on croirait qu il est revenu, il joue a merveille BRAVO !!!!
In fact, at this level I dont think his brain need to work anymore... its just like an instinct, a reflex...
He has played this song a couple of times before 😂
When you’re playing you’re not thinking about past memories.
You’re in the moment. There is a lot of muscle memory and thought involved just not thinking about the past, that’s gonna fuck Up the groove
It's not muscle memory or practice or skills...it's inner God.
Lyrics: "You're out of time."
He most certainly is not.
Dude has 40 eyes
You win this comment section!! LMAO!!!
I read this as that lyric was being sung
Even as a non drummer I can tell his timing is impeccable. I mean even keeping time while adjusting his ear piece
He looks so professional.
You do realize this was 42 years ago, don't you? I ❤ it!
Atomic clock: I kan keep timing down to the microsecond.
Jonathan Moffet: hold my beer
Hahahahhahaha best comment ever!!!!
Would’ve be better if you said hold my sticks
ryan renger Even better would be "drumsticks". Cause of chicken...
@@chielwouterscw rascist
Hold my metronome
This performance is cleaner than my conscience
Man, we would all have to be Angels to have a cleaner conscience than this.
confess your sins, no one will belittle you, this is TH-cam.
Best comment ever
You smooth criminal!
Jajajajajaja 😂
The guy at the back watching is loving every minute
Wouldn't you if you were there with him
All with hearts floating on top of his head.
😰
He looks such a nice guy doesn't he
If you look closely, you can see him mouth "f' yeah" every time one of these videos starts
しかしこうやってあらためてマイケルジャクソンの曲を聴いてみるとすごいいい曲ばかりだよね〜 いっときはなんか当たり前に定番化したかにようにどこでも流れてたBGMだったりするけど、こんなふうにドラムを目の前にして聴くと、これまた当たり前だった曲も映えて見えるし聞こえるしで、やっぱマイケルはすごい偉大な人だった事があらためて実感させらたよ💞💞💞👍👍👍💫💫💫
His drums enjoyed a smoke after this.
Hahahahaha
😂😂😂
Every person says this after a drum video
Hahahahaha goddamn 😂
Lmao
It must be so cool to play this and other songs on the drums and relive in your head how many stages around the world you performed on with MJ live. Totally awesome memories.
i know
I agree.
He did it with Madonna as well mans a legend
@Cuthbert Bracegirdle There was no lip syncing on the Bad tour dumbass
Definitely the billions of memories
He has so much discipline when he plays!! he's so good
Yup!!!💪💪💪no nonsense, professional and class! Legend indeed👍
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he is a professional.discipline
Wow I get straight chills, absolutely amazing. Foot has to be one of the GOAT.
Man the timing is so crisp, makes you absorb every second of it
The hest baterry in The world
Half an hour ago, I'd never heard of this guy. Now I can name the best drummer I've ever heard but never knew.
Bonham still beats him
@@brenankean147 Everyone knows Bonham though, he's saying that he's the best drummer that he'd never heard of
Neil piet Rush
@@brenankean147 No. Rock music is actually pretty simple compared to the rest.
Brenan Kean lol your funny 😂 Bonham is overated, more fame than skill
0:52 He adjusts his earpiece TWICE and still keeps perfect tempo
he is playing along with a recording ... he has no choice but to stay "in time" are you dense?
BIG BUCK I think the guy meant that he doesn’t go off even a little bit. Obviously he would eventually catch up either way
Only man who could pass the movie Whiplash
@@bigbuck3216 you must like copy pasting the same comment each time.
@@bigbuck3216 shut up shit for brains
After all of this time.......I never realized what the drums did on this song until RIGHT NOW! Watching Mr. Moffett brings it all home!
Wish my wife would look at me like the guy in the back looks at Sugarfoot
Happens when your name is money
Sheiky baby 😂!
Well, do you play her as smoothly as JM plays the drums? Cause then she will
@@FatDane_ i don't think any regular human can play their wife that smooth
😂
The way he keeps it so steady, and simple, yet so funky and groovy, is a sign of pure rhythmic genius
Jackson: "I don't carry a watch..."
Moffett: "I got the Time right here."
😂😂😂😂. Exactly
he is playing along with a recording ... he has no choice but to stay "in time" are you dense?
BIG BUCK it's not as easy as it looks to have utterly perfect timing. are you dense?
He surpassed the rank of drummer into Time Lord
😂😂😂
I play guitar and mostly watch guitar videos, but hes literally giving me goosebumps what an amazing talent!,
U can literally hear his soul pour out through every hit amazing 🙏🏾❤️👌🏾
As a non drummer I'm amazed how much of this is cymbals and not drums. Also genuinely incredible in how consistently precise this is.
This man is the ultimate master of his craft. He's a genius who has honed his skills to an unbelievable level. Whoa!
This comment should be the best here!
Michael Jackson: How many cymbals do you need?
Jonathan Moffet: *Yes*
I’d say in a big band it’s completely excused
Lol
Boooooo.
This is unbelievable! This man is a typical jaw-dropping talent ❤❤❤❤
I don't understand the thumbs down, this is literally Michael Jackson's drummer...
Because some people don't like Michael Jackson, that's probably why
Because some people hit the dislike button unpurposed
@@dsdw123 so... They watch videos they *don't* like, just to down vote them? 🙄 Sounds like a Democrat move to me.
They should have a system. If you up vote or down vote, you must comment why or it doesn't register. I'm always curious as to why people down vote awesome videos.
Must’ve been a miskick
In MJ's words:
The bass player and guitar player may fail, but Sugarfoot never fails
Even Lars Ulrich can fail. Him? Nope. Never heard it.
@@tomeu9872 "Even"
@@tomeu9872 “Even.”
@@tomeu9872 "Even"
@@dezertfox3681 Bwahahaa
I have to say this :
His face's like : "what the hell am i doing here??"
His hands and feet : "dont worry bro, we got your back!!!!!!!!!!"
Hahahahaha spot on!
I really Laughed hard! Thx
My man, its 3:11 in the night, im layin in my Bed on my back and you made me laugh so hard! Thx man
@Qliphort Scout Yeah, that's how brain deals with everything after long training, i.e building up skill and mastering something.
Literal LOLOL
I never tire of watching this. One of the greatest records ever…. By one of the worlds greatest drummers
I will never ever stop watching Jonathan Moffett videos, I'm addicted now. Look at that damn control, he is so deep in the pocket on every track that he plays, it's awe-inspiring. There are not many modern drummers who can do what Sugarfoot can do, precision is a dying art in favour of double kicks, unnecessary fills and stick tricks. This guy has no gimmicks, just playing the parts that need to be played. It takes real skill to be able to play what many would perceive as a simple drum beat like this for almost 4 minutes, especially as precise as this.
Sugarfoot twirls his sticks quite a bit sometimes but you're right overall.
Yeah, ain't nobody gonna care about whatever trick the drummer does when listening to tracks. But precision is a whole lot different story.
It's funny how much we take those sounds for granted, because look how much effort it takes to produce this! Amazing talent and incredible stamina and rhythm.
Drumeo: How many cymbals do you want?
Jonathan Moffett: Yes
@Thomas Lucas r/wooosh
@Thomas Lucas Thanks
Lolll
Natsai J.G th-cam.com/video/uCplpxhXvJo/w-d-xo.html
@@ryanashwin2903 that's not even a wooosh wtf?
This is so phenomenal!!! Thriller is one of my favorite Michael Jackson songs 🎧 🎶 🎵 ever!!! ❤❤😊😊❤😊❤😊❤
His tempo is so precise it's like he's powered by a damn Rolex
@Joe Kinchicken Chill out bro jesus
I would say Omega not Rolex because Omega keeps better time
Grand Seiko would be the most accurate, no pun intended
Rolex is powered by him!
Joe Kinchicken chill damn so rude
One of the most underrated drummers in the world.... guy is a legend
Minus of being studio musician.
He went on tour with MJ th-cam.com/video/Y5PhUKzRQJc/w-d-xo.html
He's not underrated. Most pro drummers look up to him
How can a legend be underrated?
@@0radish0 Damnit!! You beat me to it. Like he said. How can you be a legend AND underrated?
I've been back here like 3 times now. This man is dazzling. Like a drum machine.
better...
@@fesswah was referring to his impeccable timing. Drum machines are boring compared.
Same
Thanks so much for another opportunity to listen to this funk-tastic classic composed by Rod Temperton. Man, Thriller is perfection. As is Sugarfoot Moffett.
Sugarfoot could be a new brand of swiss watches.
It is a great idea!!
The problem is that the swiss watches wouldn't be able to keep time as well as the real Sugarfoot.
No doubt. just showing interspersed clips of Jonathan and the watch with the music playing the whole time, and the ultra smooth voice over saying something like, "When precision time-keeping is absolutely essential, nothing less will do. Sugarfoot Chronometers. Only the best." LOL
HAHA
No doubt supprizes me he dont have his own line of anything
Best part about the Sugarfoot videos, is that a lot of his drumming are closer to the live version compared to the original. That live performance muscle memory never leaves.
Imagine him having flashbacks of all the adventures that the crew had over the time they toured with MJ while playing this song! :3
Cristian Maldonado that’s what I was thinking about
I like to imagine that that is what he thinks of when keeping that straight face. Just all the memory before his eyes
@Big Dank Beans Is that a irony or you are stupid
@@joajelkal i think its the latter
Big Dank Beans Savage 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I come back to this every year!! Sugarfoot…you’re awesome! 🤘🏼🎃🧟♀️ 🥁
Playing like a machine. He is never looking at the drum set
He probably has played it so many times that he can do it blindfolded. You can see him knowing right exactly when to hit the crash cymbal.
@@backroomsorigin its cymbal
Happens to pretty much every regular musician! Unless I need to play weird jazz chords, I don't really need to look at the frets!
@@backroomsorigin You are a complete idiot this not a Sign symbol, it's a drum cymbal
gürkan gürler i don’t look at my drum either... I don’t know I just think it’s a musician thing... I am not saying I am close to this legend tho
I've been a drummer for like 20 years by now, I've been admiring Gavin Harrison, Vinnie Colaiuta, John Bonham, Terry Bozzio, all those freaking good drummers. I love them. But this guy....he IS fucking timing. He actually IS! This guy is so incredibly tight....it's just insane...
His timing is so perfect and spot on he is absolutely amazing
The beginning percussion has so much movement and is so mesmerizing to listen to before the beat drops. ❤
Michael in Thriller: "You're out of time"
Sugarfoot: "No I'm not"
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@@marcburns6521 you good bro?
@@Agent-jx3ju he’s fine he just had an orgasm from this video.
@@Agent-jx3ju He's fine, that's the time signature Sugarfoot is playing in.
@@Agent-jx3ju Johnny sins
This was disliked by a metronome who's out of a job now
& a bunch of "out-of-time" wannabe drummers...Michael Jackson actually says so in the lyrics🤣
A good friend of mine does his best to emulate Moffett (& does an amazing job at that)
Moffett is badass...no doubt.
lmaooooo true
hahahaha
😆🤭😆😆😆 You are a rat bro ajajaja
Im fucking crying from the comments on his videos😂
Do u realize how many people this guy has rocked ? And they didn’t even know it? Possibly one of the most heard drummers ever..
Whilst correct in concert terms and the views on these videos, unfortunately he didn't play the drums on the record Jeff Porcaro and N'dugu Chancler played drums on the album, I think the drums on this track were programmed
@@BillockDotCom yeah those were computer drums or what ever
True, if i'm right he was the session drummer for Elton John as well, and i admired that hihat play in sacrifice long before i knew who he was
@@franklinclinton5967 It was a Lynndrum
Haha.. not even close.. He did NOT record any of MJ's songs... at all.. if you want to know who the most heard drummers ever are its not too hard: Jeff Porcaro, Hal Blaine, Jim Gordon, Jim Keltner , etc.... Moffett wouldn't even make the top 50
I always assumed this was a drum machine bc it's so perfect....now I'm blown away
So crisp and so clean, he must have performed this over a thousand times.
He did. He’s performed in concerts , tours and Michael’s upcoming concert This is it
@@Connor_Att Michael Jackson doesn't have an upcoming concert.........hes dead
Beef Boss they got the Hologram of him now, they could probably make a whole bunch of money “MICHAEL JACKSON* LIVE” *Is not the actual person Michael Jackson, it is a Hologram*
Derrrrrr
@@RobertDaHobbit2 r/wooooooooooosh
grabbing his earphones thinking: "damn the metronome ´s not in time".
No metronome would ever dare to disrespect him that way. Maybe it was nervous? I know I sure would be if I was asked to play with Sugarfoot.
😆😆😆😆😆
Hu ti trovi
“Not quite my tempo”
Lmaooooo
You can see the passion in his eyes when he hopped back on the drums. The nostalgia must’ve hit this dude big time.
Yes it it's from the Linn drum machine
I always knew it was a very complicated drum pattern, but after seeing this live played by the master.... I am stunned 😯 , its even more complicated than i imagined!!
It may look like he’s not doing a lot, but the subtle complexities of his performance takes years of dedication and discipline. Not everything has to paint the walls. Modern drummers could take notes.
Its a percussion thing. They may never get it. Less is more sometimes...I agree with you.
@@oldazzrapperwithskills9286 Well said
His hi-hat work is incredible.
@@Sc4recrow44 LOL
Yep👍🏻
Lost for words. Amazing precision and feeling at the same time. An amazing joy to watch and hear.
Anyone here is talking about how perfect his rhythm but the guy in the background banging his head like a metronome
I´m too!
So I am not the only one who noticed it
Insane not much more to say never heard of him before but I do now Jackson will live on with him on the drums.
I'm not a drummer but the expertise here is blowing me away. Start at about 3:01 and when the sax plays the little ascending 4 note lick and he gives this little shoulder shrug and stops EXACTLY when he needs to. It's a sight to behold. This man is literally a drumming machine.
Iconic,,,beautiful drumming,,,🇨🇼🇩🇲🇨🇦
That was smoooth as butter
Playing for Mike and Quincy, you MUST be able to do that. But sheet music ensures that he stops precisely. Studio Musicians get paid. :)
Yes, his shoulders shrug and my jaw drops. Talk about in the pocket.
Trumpet.
J. K. Simmons: "Are you dragging or rushing?"
Jonathan: "No, I've become the metronome."
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AHAHAHAHAHA I got that reference
Not quite my tempo!!!
Are you a Russian or a Dragon?
no seriously this is awesome
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He makes it look hard and easy at the same time. What a talent.
He doesn't practise with the metronome, the metronome practise with him.
practice* It's not pronounced pract-ize
Nice steal
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practice?*
Shut up, thief. No cares about your stolen comment.
For the sake of precision, I have adjusted my phone's time zone to "Jonathan Moffett time"
And Its RIGHT ON TIME 🤣
Lol!
I did, too. Now it's not only more accurate, it's somehow cooler.
LOL!!! Aahahahahahahah
😂😂😂😂 awesome coment
3:03 - 3:06 There's something here that looks so freakin smooth
The voice & Synths
The arrest in the beat.
This is incredible talent, so clean and smooth. What an elite drummer
Michael Jacksons songs are not that hard to play in general, but they take a lot of time to master. The precision and tempo of this guy is just outstanding - a living legend and a drum machine!
BoardSports Jajaja do you plays the beat it solo?
I wouldn't say all of that now. It all depends on the band's effort. For instance, a lot of older bands (including MJ's) could start a song at a good consistent tempo, but the last few seconds would be off by maybe 3 or 4 bpm. In fact, A LOT of groups are like that they don't have an electronic device that already has the tracking going on. Not taking away from his status or anything, but you guys have to remember that no songs were recorded in one take with no tweaks.
Well, I am pretty sure this is not even the studio version. The studio version is much simpler
the good thing is that even a metronome uses Sugarfoot to practice timing....
I can’t play real instruments but the “Beat it” drums were nearly impossible to play on rock band on Xbox 360
This is the difference between a “drummer,” and a “professional musician.”
This is the difference between people like Travis Barker who just bang the shit out of the kit and a true pro.
Have u ever heard of Mike Portnoy and other metal drummers?U surely missing a lot here bro..JM is a good drummer for pop music ,not for skilled double bass blast beats..If you shocked by his skill on Thriller drumming then you need to check more..
There’s more than one way to play an instrument.
Lets tidy up this one, and qualify, I feckin' love the drumming of George Kollias, Nick Barker, Trym etc. etc. What we're seeing here is rock solid drumming or "in the pocket" as it's called... he makes it look easy but it's really not! This is exactly what the song needs, it's exactly what the other musicians need, it's exactly what the show needs! Maybe not shocked but you're missing it if you're not seriously impressed! 👍
@@pavlost83 Do you really think that J. Moffett can not play rock with double bass ??? You're stupid moron
Sugarfoot: Are you dragging or are you rushing?!?
Metronome: I DON'T KNOW
Metronome: *starts ticking*
Sugarfoot: NOT MY FUCKING TEMPO
Yall too much🤣🤣🤣🤣
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