Of all the audition videos I have personally watched, this dude sits best in the Primus groove and serves the song better than all the others. Plenty of solid players have been auditioning, but this guy just feels right. Id pay to see it live.
Excellent work here. Pocket. I've watched and listened to almost every audition. I appreciate the way this is both played with some solid improv and recorded- a great fit, overall with genuine feel coming through. Also appreciated the head-knocks! LOL- I wish you the best of luck moving forward, Sir!
He really is incredible. You won't hear him play anything verbatim. He's like the Tommy Aldridge to Lee Kerslake. Thank you got your well wishes...Rock on
There's been lots of auditions I've seen that have shown some incredible chops, but this one has the best groove out of any I've seen. Really stellar work.
Paul isn't the flashiest or most technical, he's just the best dude for this. I've played with some incredible and legendary drummers and paul HAS it. He's also one of the nicest guys on the planet so I truly hope Primus gives him the opportunity
I've known Paul for many years and he is legit! Excellent drummer and an amazing person. Hard working, kind, always professional and I can't think of a better drummer to fill Tim herb's shoes!!
Damn! I've watched a ton of auditions and Paul is the most natural and in the pocket. Also, his left hand stutter move on the snare to push the groove is so dang smooth.
I've seen so many good auditions and so many good players so far and the thing you have going for you that other people don't is you have a very relaxed groove. You have a natural swing you play behind the beat you hold the one out until it's on the E of one. And there's nothing more comfortable for a bass player and a guitar player to play with than someone who has a relaxed groove that knows to wait for that damned one.
This is such a true story and I can 100% vouch for that having played with Paul with the better part of 20 years. I truly hope Prinus give him the opportunity
First time meeting Paul was at a van run in New York, and he was playing with his jam band and they were just rattling off song after song as we were partying going from van club to van club. He played into the early hours of the morning and was just having fun, relaxed. The van run we were at was called Lost Memorial. Which is dedicated to all the vanners that have gone before us. And Paul and his band in the background was definitely a nice compliment to that night/morning. But "vanner style". And if you don't know about "vanners" I suggest you look us up ;)
He's literally played drums all of his life. Music IS his life. I've played over 10k hours with him and that's been less than 20 years. I've had the honor and privilege of working with some absolutely legendary drummers and Paul is as good as anyone I've ever seen at what he does
There are so many great drummers sending these in..... So a prediction: The one who gets the gig won't be the most technically perfect, or the best at copping Herb's parts. He will be the guy for whom he and Les can finish each others' jokes.
Wow fuckin nailed it, but how can you play drums like that with a winter coat on? Aren't you overheating??? Seriously you rock and would be perfect for Primus!
he truly can and it would make so happy to see him be a part of that band. he is so perfect on every level for it and he's the nicest guy on the planet
I watched that. He's definitely a great player but to my ears his feel, sound, and finesse pale in comparison to Paul. You can hear in 10 seconds how great a drummer is, I think less is more. The only drummer I've personally seen out there that was at this level, to my eyes and ears, was that dude from Brazil who played in a Primus tribute. He's technically superior to Paul. The thing is, Paul's in his 50s, weird, and has been playing in bands before a lot of these guys were born. There's something to be said for 1000s more hours of experience. I went down the rabbithole because I genuinely wanted to know what the auditions were like because I obviously am emotionally invested for my friend and band mate. Paul is also the most gifted drummer and has some of the best feel I've ever heard or had the opportunity to play with, and I've been fortunate enough to jam with some true legends. I hope they both get the opportunity to go jam with primus and see what they got. It comes down to the chemistry, ability, and the hang. Paul is a great hang and that's a non negotiable for a band at Primus' level.
Of all the audition videos I have personally watched, this dude sits best in the Primus groove and serves the song better than all the others.
Plenty of solid players have been auditioning, but this guy just feels right.
Id pay to see it live.
You absolutely nailed what paul is all about. He's also an amazing person and I believe he could make primus suck even harder than they do now
And every Primus auditions videos i saw have a comment, like this one🤦🤣
Awesome job Paul, you absolutely Crushed it!! 🔥Good Luck Brotha!! Cheers! 🍻🥁
what you said!!!
This Man is real deal and have payed his dues . Exellent choice. Paul deserves this
True story
It also always amazes me how effortless you look! That's just so much ingrained muscle memory and practice that it continually blows my damned mind!
don't feed his nonexistent ego 🤪
Excellent work here. Pocket. I've watched and listened to almost every audition. I appreciate the way this is both played with some solid improv and recorded- a great fit, overall with genuine feel coming through. Also appreciated the head-knocks! LOL- I wish you the best of luck moving forward, Sir!
He really is incredible. You won't hear him play anything verbatim. He's like the Tommy Aldridge to Lee Kerslake. Thank you got your well wishes...Rock on
You're a GREAT player man!! Best of luck Paul!!
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You're awesome bro this is a long time coming 🤘
Paul rules!
Thank you everyone! Let’s all manifest me this gig! ❤
Eyes closed & listening to the music, you're Primus. But as you know, Primus sucks.
Can you play Tool, A Perfect Circle, & Puscifer though? Just wondering cause it seems they all fill in for each other. Especially the vocalist spot.
Paul can play anything you give him. Tool might be challenging, but I'm sure he's up to it.
Awesome!! Good luck, Paul!!
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There's been lots of auditions I've seen that have shown some incredible chops, but this one has the best groove out of any I've seen. Really stellar work.
Paul isn't the flashiest or most technical, he's just the best dude for this. I've played with some incredible and legendary drummers and paul HAS it. He's also one of the nicest guys on the planet so I truly hope Primus gives him the opportunity
Best of luck to you Paul! You would be the perfect fit for Primus.
100%
Excellent, good luck Paul!
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I've known Paul for many years and he is legit! Excellent drummer and an amazing person. Hard working, kind, always professional and I can't think of a better drummer to fill Tim herb's shoes!!
Me either and amen!
That was awesome!!
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Damn! I've watched a ton of auditions and Paul is the most natural and in the pocket. Also, his left hand stutter move on the snare to push the groove is so dang smooth.
He truly is incredible and I hope Primus gives him the opportunity to show them what he can do. He's certainly paid his dues and then some
nice man that was fun :)
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That was epic, Paul! 💥🥁💥🥁💥
Thank you!
P FOR P = PAUL FOR PRIMUS, Masha please help us spread the word. Let Les know 🤪
Hell yeah! Paul has been a legend on drums since the late 1900s.
True story
Primus hooks are like a smooth bumpy road!
Hang on!!!
You nailed it Paul!!!
True story
🎉 this is legendary
True story
Paul is an awesome dude and great musician.
True story
MY MAN PAUL
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Good video great playing.
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Paul making it look easy! Good luck, brother.
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Nailed it
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Get it, Pablo!!! 🥁
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I've seen so many good auditions and so many good players so far and the thing you have going for you that other people don't is you have a very relaxed groove. You have a natural swing you play behind the beat you hold the one out until it's on the E of one. And there's nothing more comfortable for a bass player and a guitar player to play with than someone who has a relaxed groove that knows to wait for that damned one.
This is such a true story and I can 100% vouch for that having played with Paul with the better part of 20 years. I truly hope Prinus give him the opportunity
On point bro
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First time meeting Paul was at a van run in New York, and he was playing with his jam band and they were just rattling off song after song as we were partying going from van club to van club. He played into the early hours of the morning and was just having fun, relaxed. The van run we were at was called Lost Memorial. Which is dedicated to all the vanners that have gone before us. And Paul and his band in the background was definitely a nice compliment to that night/morning. But "vanner style". And if you don't know about "vanners" I suggest you look us up ;)
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Noice dude! Hey LES! Hire my boy!
Yeah Les, hire Paul, he's been waiting for 35 years for you to call.
Dude that was awesome!! Hope you get the gig!! 🤘🥸🤘
You and me both. he definitely would bring primus to an even suckier levels
Wow !!
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If anyone deserves to replace Tim "Herb" Alexander it's this guy..... Good luck Paul
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Look no further than this awesome human. I could listen to this dude talk for hours about random shit. He’s clearly seasoned as a player.
He's literally played drums all of his life. Music IS his life. I've played over 10k hours with him and that's been less than 20 years. I've had the honor and privilege of working with some absolutely legendary drummers and Paul is as good as anyone I've ever seen at what he does
Fuckin STELLAR!!!
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Steamy
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He has got it! He knows to play a little bit behind the beat. Great mix of Herb and Brain. Best of luck!
And how about the zero drum face. Paul and Tim both have that they could be baking cookies as they're murdering the skins look
There are so many great drummers sending these in.....
So a prediction: The one who gets the gig won't be the most technically perfect, or the best at copping Herb's parts. He will be the guy for whom he and Les can finish each others' jokes.
Paul can def do that. He makes me belly laugh on a regular basis and his puns and non sequiturs are second to none
Paul is a great drummer and a salt of the earth human. 🌎 you won't go wrong hiring him!!! PRIMUS SUCKS.
Primus definitely sucks and I believe paul can make them suck even harder.
@@TheNeuroticGuitarist absolutely!!! Lol
Legs 🦵
for days
Legit Mr Bungle shirt, should ripped on some slowly growing deaf🤙🏻
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Thanks for noticing I’m hoping the Primus guys appreciate it.
I can personally attest that Paul is one of the best in the scene over here. Primus would be silly to not at least consider him.
He's one of the best anywhere and certainly has paid his dues and then some. Let's hope Primus recognize his undeniable talent and give him a shot
Nice Mr Bungle shirt too.👍
True story. Paul for Primus. Make Primus suck harder
Wow fuckin nailed it, but how can you play drums like that with a winter coat on? Aren't you overheating???
Seriously you rock and would be perfect for Primus!
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Paul is great! The first cover, where the double bass is done properly. I‘m sure Paul can play any Primus song (and most other drummers can‘t, hehe;)
he truly can and it would make so happy to see him be a part of that band. he is so perfect on every level for it and he's the nicest guy on the planet
I like you
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he likes to play
might as well play for Primus, no...?
I certainly think so
KEEP TOKIN BRO'S. ! 🔥🤘
always 🔥🔥
boy I don't wanna criticize your playing, I cant....awesome...I would have liked a thicker sounding snare....but your playing is spot on!!
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Chances are they already have someone in mind, kinda sucks everyone is getting their hopes up
if they had someone in mind they wouldn't have released a statement like that, they'd have continued on
Too many puppies....are being shot in the Dark ....
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the tomas haake head bob goin' on :D
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I vote Paul for Primus! Paul.. Primus... PP.. I Vote PP!
you and me both!
just another aud... lookin for something more not just something. See Les newest video saying what he is looking for. Doesnt want a clone of Tim.
th-cam.com/video/FGPkrEJgy1c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=HjZya3NmciJRg_9i. This guy too
I watched that. He's definitely a great player but to my ears his feel, sound, and finesse pale in comparison to Paul. You can hear in 10 seconds how great a drummer is, I think less is more. The only drummer I've personally seen out there that was at this level, to my eyes and ears, was that dude from Brazil who played in a Primus tribute. He's technically superior to Paul. The thing is, Paul's in his 50s, weird, and has been playing in bands before a lot of these guys were born. There's something to be said for 1000s more hours of experience. I went down the rabbithole because I genuinely wanted to know what the auditions were like because I obviously am emotionally invested for my friend and band mate. Paul is also the most gifted drummer and has some of the best feel I've ever heard or had the opportunity to play with, and I've been fortunate enough to jam with some true legends. I hope they both get the opportunity to go jam with primus and see what they got. It comes down to the chemistry, ability, and the hang. Paul is a great hang and that's a non negotiable for a band at Primus' level.