Jake VA One, he never claimed to be an expert, he was just making a comment that over 100 people liked/enjoyed. Two, since when do you need to have permission to comment something? He can comment whatever he wants, clown.
@Jake VA You say that like percussionists or drummers can't comment on other drummers/percussionists abilities, lmao, I'm far from an expert myself and yet I can still tell damn good timing and expertise from average and some of the better drummers.
@@originalsly864 The behind the back symbols doesn't seem that bad as long as they're arranged perfectly, but at the end the hit and immediate grab from over the shoulder to muffle the sound without looking, that is freaking insane. I can't imagine where to begin practicing that
His timing is actually scary. And what's funny is he's probably thinking to himself "eh that was okay.. I've played it much better before" .. Totally mind blowing!
When you realize he is playing the same bass drums as the bass, it is just so satisfying!!! No wonder why he was MJ's drummer, this is beyond perfection
For real, imagine hearing this in the room. It almost hits an uncanny valley of perfection over the speakers, but in the room it must be even more awe inspiring
I believe this was the man who once said 'an amateur practices until he gets it right. a professional practices until he can't get it wrong" this is what that approach looks like.
The best drummer is the drummer who knows when to do nothing. This guy is the master of doing just enough and no more. With this he understands his role as drummer, lays a solid foundation and lets the rest of the musicians and Michael shine.
Gooasooh Definetly. Michael was very strict on making his songs sound perfect. He knew what worked or not so his musicians were only but the best as you can see even after all this time he still rocks the drums.
@@BrooklynBigAl i mean its also not impossible not to achieve a sound thats almost identical with such a straight beat. That goes for majority of instruments, you just have to practice and have very sharp ears for small details. Having a video of the song being played perfectly by the artist himself makes learning it easier as well.
@@chrisdubay02 Ah yes the famous, hugely successful and massively skilled Chris Dubay enlightens us with his proven wisdom. I forgot you’re one of the greatest drummers ever.
Michael was a perfectionist, imagine how hard it must have been to get his seal of approval to be his drummer. Sugar Foot is a seasoned professional who has earned his place in history.
El es un gran baterísta, pero cualquiera puede ser baterista de michael jackson, pero si te fijas cualquier baterista de Jazz, Prog o death metal tecnico lo hace. Tocar como Buddy rich, Matt garstka, gene krupa, daniel glass o marco pitruzzella es básicamente inhumano. cualquiera de los bateristas mencionados puede tocar smooth criminal, osea que cualquiera pudo haber sido baterista de michael jackson. Pero sugar foot sigue siendo un monstruo th-cam.com/video/feNjSFOjgoA/w-d-xo.html
Thats probably because professional has always meant you are getting paid for a service that you can provide...I believe what you mean to say is "ladies and gentleman this is a GOD
MJ was a perfectionist. Everything had to be right on the money. This guy being the drummer he has done it all these years. Made him an even better drummer imagine.
Mike was a total perfectionist with massive OCD to the very end, so only the very best of the best recorded and toured with him. Sadly that's how Joe brought him up to be.
Maan there are some drummer focused cameras while doing the song live and they were so connected, he moved him... it was crazy to watch... I recommend.
@@toryswanson8229 this preformence is meant to be as close to the original as possible, no unnecessary fills, no strange tempo or gimmicks, it's just the original drummer doing an original cover.
Jay Luck Yakov is the worst. If you haven’t seen the videos of his awful “Yakov’s Dinner Adventures” then I suggest you watch it. It’s the most unintentionally funny thing you’ll see this week.
The way he almost opens the beat up then tightens it back up. Staying in the pocket. Love that shit. The difference between being flashy and being good.
BenRangel Well duh. It’s because smooth criminal is playing in the background lol. The drum track alone would definitely be less enjoyable. Even if it’s 100% on point and flawless.
Yes, this is old school good drumming, like the stuff Steve Gadd used to do and you didn't even realize how skilled it was until you saw him at a drum clinic. Billy Cobham is similar. Tour drummer for Phil Collins. Dude is beast just like this drummer.
@@michaelmelbourne9733 Fun fact, Micheal actually comes from two possible sources. The first source is the Irish who spell it Micheál and the second source is the Scottish Gaelic form Micheal. The English version Michael is also correct but the facts say that Micheal is also a correct spelling. I am aware the person above got the spelling wrong in Michael Jacksons case but its kinda rude to just say Micheal is wrong because your name is spelt the other way.
i was right there with him lol. i totally got lost in the drumming and didn't realize i was dancing (i'm a metalhead. i don't dance) when he was done. this was fucking amazing lol
And Micheal was on record saying in rehearsals everyone would now and then make mistakes, EXCEPT Sugarfoot. Sugarfoot NEVER made mistakes. He fires off these complex beats and never misses a single one. The talent. THE TALENT
Absolutely amazing... Love this guy!!!!! Super snappy snare, and attack in general. I absolutely love practicing to this still to this day. Best ever to keep the chops up big time! Thank you for your amazing drum work Johnathan Moffat... Love you man. 🙌👍
Holy shit! I don't know how anyone could possibly have such incredible focus, and intensity. There just aren't enough words to properly describe what's going on here. Much respect to you, sir!
I am proud to say that after 2 years of practice I myself have perfected what he's done here. That badass drumstick spin he does. I still can't play the drums at all though.
Jonathan is one of those guys who’s able to emulate a machine produced groove for a live environment and throw in a few stick tricks.. a truly incredible drummer!
Sh!t man…. I am no musician or play any instruments, but I do love Michael Jackson. I am a 78 born and vividly remember all his songs growing up in the 80’s. To say he was HUGELY Popular is an absolute UNDERSTATEMENT. His songs played constantly on the radios. This man is simply and truly UNBELIEVABLE!!! His accuracy and timing is IMPECCABLE!!! Absolute PERFECTION!!!!🙏🏼🤙🏼❤️
Israel De la Rosa Found another one! And that’s like the oldest fucking insult in the book. I remember back in elementary school people were like “oh you must be looking into a mirror cause you’re talking about yourself HAHAHAHAHAHAHA” every time anyone said anything they didn’t like
"This performance is absolutely electrifying! 🥁 Jonathan Moffett’s drumming of Michael Jackson’s ‘Smooth Criminal’ is a masterclass in rhythm and precision. The way he captures the intensity and groove of the original track is nothing short of extraordinary. 🌟 Watching this video, you can truly appreciate the incredible skill and energy that went into making the song such an iconic hit. Moffett’s performance not only pays tribute to MJ’s vision but also showcases the power of live drumming to bring music to life. Thank you, Drumeo, for sharing this incredible performance and reminding us of the artistry and talent behind the drums. Keep up the amazing work and continue to inspire with these fantastic showcases! 👏🎶"
you hit the nail perfectly on the head, youtube algorithm very very rarely recommends a video that's any good but once in a while it unearths a gem - i'm a MJ fan and to hear him play brings back memories - can you imagine the life he has lived
He's probably got a click-track on his in-ear monitor doing an exact countdown to the start of the song. Having said that it's always a pleasure to watch perfection from real people playing real music
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Haha no it is not
😂 nope
It's criminal how smooth this guy is.
Did you just ? Bro..
@@fabiangarcia535 , I did and you're welcome
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Good one bro
What !! All these years... I never knew something as such could be said like that ...
For those not familiar with drums, this is beyond perfect. His timing is so precise its frightening.
Jake VA One, he never claimed to be an expert, he was just making a comment that over 100 people liked/enjoyed. Two, since when do you need to have permission to comment something? He can comment whatever he wants, clown.
@Jake VA um hello
He's right.
Stop being a brat & face the truth
Oh thanks, a helpful reminder.
@Jake VA LMAO!!
@Jake VA You say that like percussionists or drummers can't comment on other drummers/percussionists abilities, lmao, I'm far from an expert myself and yet I can still tell damn good timing and expertise from average and some of the better drummers.
When he was born Dr was like 'congratulations, it's a metronome'.
Hahahaha
😂😂😂😂
lol I’m here before this comment blows up
(Literally)
I'm blown away by his timing, precision and cool demeanor.
🤣😂🤣😂💀💀
Dude in the background is living the moment.
For real.
Word. Lucky dude
best day of his life
I am getting happy high just by watching him on the screen
🤟💟🫠 🤪😝😎
His best life! I enjoyed seeing his pure bliss on the side bar. What a moment!
The guy in the back bobbing his head and just grinning makes this even better.
Bahahahahahaaaaaaa make me choke, literally, with that comment 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@djjammindave uhhhhhhhhhhh
Lol!! I would disagree only because I'm not a fan of Dave. HOWEVER, if it was Jared back there, I would agree
lmao yeah ..... thats all of us bahaha xxx
Dave aktinson
Jackson: "I need exact precision."
Moffett: "I can dial down to that."
That's a good one
Hahaha
Bruhh. I almost choked on my gum😂😂😂
actually MJ's songs are all about having that precise beats... not easy to play at all
"Just sing your parts and leave the rest to me."
MJ once said: "My bass player makes a mistake, my guitar player makes a mistake, I make mistakes sometimes, but sugarfoot never makes a mistake.
That is the true man!!👏👏Sugarfoot is a number one!!!
@@excru3506 sorry man is a lot's of drummers around the world but i don't see anyone to sound like that 🙏🙏is a king👑👑👏👏👏❤❤❤
As a friend of many bands and musicians, it seems typical for drummers to perform with the most accuracy or precision.
Agreed with everyone. But who would thumbs down this? Makes no sense.
Mario Jardel how about roger taylor?
Just when you think he can’t get any smoother, man goes and pulls the no-look, over-the-shoulder, double cymbal crash. Pure class.
He arranges his cymbals before playing so he knows they're in his peripheral vision 😮
...and grabs them both without looking to muff the sound, while holding sticks
I'm no drummer but that particular move "is frightening". How many drummers can pull that off? ... and keep maintaining?
@@originalsly864 The behind the back symbols doesn't seem that bad as long as they're arranged perfectly, but at the end the hit and immediate grab from over the shoulder to muffle the sound without looking, that is freaking insane. I can't imagine where to begin practicing that
Legend says he wakes up his alarm clock every morning.
oh boy, that comment xD
😂😂
That was a good one 😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂
😂😂 I am done
His timing is actually scary. And what's funny is he's probably thinking to himself "eh that was okay.. I've played it much better before" .. Totally mind blowing!
This is why MJ call him sugarfoot because he knows MJ timing 😂
That muscle memory man
And he’s older
It's embedded in his mind.
He would've practiced thousands of hours on that one song alone
This man plays smooth criminal criminally smooth
Totally
Yandhi 🔥🔥🔥
Very crisp awesome drummer
You deserve all the likes for that comment 😁
Fuck, comment of the decade
I can’t get over how smooth he spins his stick over his head right on that beat😢
I had to rewind twice to make sure that's what I saw
He done that hundreds of times while performing and probably a lot more before that
1:24 For reference.
Its so dirty it makes me want to beat my wife
Yeah you can really tell how much he's played this song live lol
Remember, Michael Jackson once said: "When he plays, I feel like dancing"
Not a coincidence.
Best comment I've read
So, after having played this video many times I've been shopping around a 'bit' and found Jonathan's successor, it has to be Sean Wright.
Yeah best comment👑👑
That is why he is dead
Tom Jerry huh
Just realised timing has superb sense of this guy.
Underrated comment bro
Yoda?
very well played
I see what you did there.
Hahaha! Best comment on YT.
His timing is so good even J.K. Simmons wouldn’t say “not my tempo”
Not quite my temple
R U A RUSHER OR A DRAGGER
Austen Summers R u Russian or are you a Dragon?
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hahahaha
When you realize he is playing the same bass drums as the bass, it is just so satisfying!!! No wonder why he was MJ's drummer, this is beyond perfection
Jonathan Moffett the type of guy who wakes up everyday at 6:00 AM without an alarm.
underrated
He wakes up the alarm tho
6 am SHARP
My guy has his alarm as his own drumming
Agung Wicaksono hahahahah😂😂
I stil can't get over the tech guy in the background! His having his time of his life, I love it!
💯
He is one of the instructors at Drumeo, actually :)
The guy wants to jump out of his seat and start dancing 🤣
This clip is from a drumeo interview with Jonathan and he is the interviewer..
I would too ....
Einstein: "Time is relative."
Him: "Time is my relative."
Haha
Hahaha !
Comments like yours cure my depression
Kaan ö Your comment also made my day - as a copywriter ;)
Well done
No showing off, no overplaying, just pure perfection.
You can feel the pride in him playing michael’s music... he’s a part of it.
Jon Sobaski he’s in the pocket
He’s so sexy while hitting those cymbals, snare and hi-hats. I wish I’m one of those cymbals . Aww
Jon Sobaski Love Michael Jackson The Forever Legend 🙏🏻❤️✨❤️
This guy could calibrate your drums, wristwatch and make sure annie is ok in the same video damn!
I dieded XD
*LMAO!!!* 🤣🤣🤣
Who is that Annie everyone talking about
@@dokanyon not much is known about her. Especially concerning the issue of weather she is okay or not.
Lmfao 👏👏🎬
The guy in the back looks like a kid in a candy shop, I love it
Visset Stein 😂😂
he’s straight up vibin
Got that look of Best Day Ever!!!
For real, imagine hearing this in the room. It almost hits an uncanny valley of perfection over the speakers, but in the room it must be even more awe inspiring
He is in awe is it man or machine
Watching a skilled drummer is just so amazing.
Danny Carrey- pneuma
Estepario siberiano.
Not same genre but Jesus
I believe this was the man who once said 'an amateur practices until he gets it right. a professional practices until he can't get it wrong" this is what that approach looks like.
Saved
How do you save comments on TH-cam
@@mazon33 Click or tap the three dots next to the comment and press "Save"
The amount of time my band director said this
@@emailakkont6520 lol , you need to be reported for that 😂
I knew he would kick ass when i noticed that he was wearing a vest with no shirt.
He's got that hard to find 72 hour deodorant 2. I just know
😂😂😂
LOL
U see them shoes tho? Vest, no shirt, fucking tuxedo spatz.
@@christopheryasus3666 you can almost smell it at 4:35 when he raises his arms to do this
If you want to play the drums accurately, you use a metronome. If you want the metronome to be accurate, you use Jonathan Moffett.
😂😂😂
That’s true !! He’s awesome !!
likw the yin yang
💯
Hahahah
The best drummer is the drummer who knows when to do nothing. This guy is the master of doing just enough and no more. With this he understands his role as drummer, lays a solid foundation and lets the rest of the musicians and Michael shine.
I was just going to watch a minute of this but this dude kept me glued.
Me too right to that W O W end......... Speechless
Same here 🤣
Same‥..........
That was my intention too. But, he's a bit good!
Same
As a Michael Jackson Musician you had to be this perfect
Gooasooh Definetly. Michael was very strict on making his songs sound perfect. He knew what worked or not so his musicians were only but the best as you can see even after all this time he still rocks the drums.
Exactly my friend well said! The King would accept nothing less.
I was about to comment until I saw this, thank youuuu! MJ was ruthless with his band, Mofeett played with Micheal for 30+ years!
Definitely. That's a big reason he brought Eddie Van Halen in to play the guitar licks and solo for Beat It
Michael was a legend, for many reasons,one is because he worked only with The Best...... This Guy is absolutely incredible, hatt off, mister!
Jackson: “I want perfection. Even in rehearsal.”
Moffett: “Ok, kid. Let’s see what you can do”
Lol that's a good one
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@@kamalkumar7978 this man just solved language barriers as a whole
OneManShow HAHAHAHAHA
Gold.
Dude just smiling away in the back is a mood ❤
When he was born he taught his heart how to keep a beat.
Best comment
Comments like these makes worth scrolling. Peace.
Yo, that's genuinely funny as shit lmao
After reading that comment.... I dont find it hard to believe.
Poetic and literal
The timing is so perfect it sounds like it was made in a music software.
Timing isn't too hard on a song like this. Especially with that strong and easy to follow bass line
Unreal
Disagree with @@chrisdubay02 .
Agree with the OP.
Only easy for Sugarfoot because he's played it 99,000 times in studio, in rehersal and on tour.
@@BrooklynBigAl i mean its also not impossible not to achieve a sound thats almost identical with such a straight beat. That goes for majority of instruments, you just have to practice and have very sharp ears for small details. Having a video of the song being played perfectly by the artist himself makes learning it easier as well.
@@chrisdubay02 Ah yes the famous, hugely successful and massively skilled Chris Dubay enlightens us with his proven wisdom. I forgot you’re one of the greatest drummers ever.
Michael was a perfectionist, imagine how hard it must have been to get his seal of approval to be his drummer. Sugar Foot is a seasoned professional who has earned his place in history.
yep.
El es un gran baterísta, pero cualquiera puede ser baterista de michael jackson, pero si te fijas cualquier baterista de Jazz, Prog o death metal tecnico lo hace. Tocar como Buddy rich, Matt garstka, gene krupa, daniel glass o marco pitruzzella es básicamente inhumano. cualquiera de los bateristas mencionados puede tocar smooth criminal, osea que cualquiera pudo haber sido baterista de michael jackson. Pero sugar foot sigue siendo un monstruo
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Absolutely!!
@@hombreesquizoidedelsiglo21 A
Ill lol get
But He wasnt this original songtracks drummer dumbass.
I have watched this performance 1000 times and it never disappoints, it’s now my favorite MJ song of all times ❤
The word "Professional" gets thrown around a lot these days. This, ladies and gentlemen, is a professional.
Thats probably because professional has always meant you are getting paid for a service that you can provide...I believe what you mean to say is "ladies and gentleman this is a GOD
@@BlackIce420 The God of drums
Nah its legendary m8
@Corpsi yea..i dont rlly know who buddy rich is...
Professional is a commonly used word you muppet because its a commonly encountered thing. It doesn't mean you're even necessarily good at something
Love how the guy in the back is just recognizing greatness.
Probably the first time that hipster had an orgasm in his life, lol.
Hipsters have orgasm everytime they buying new Apple product.)
That's what good proper music does to a person, not this garbage we have these days.
He's like that in all the videos. If you knew anything about drumming you would probably know that already.
@@melaniel.4269 *Did you just call that amazing drummer a hipster?*
This guy is neither rushing nor dragging.
NallenTV whiplash
MJ was a perfectionist. Everything had to be right on the money. This guy being the drummer he has done it all these years. Made him an even better drummer imagine.
😂😂😂😂😂
Nallen it’s called on time (nice reference though)
What does dragging mean?
Watching a true master of his craft at work. Incredible.
The only man who can notice when the computer goes off beat.
The metronome plays to him
@@grimascent8278 😂😂😂 Love that!
@@grimascent8278 haha nice one
Quantization is afraid of this dude
Nice one. Hahahaha
when he muted those cymbals at the end... oh my god crisp
When I saw that, I came.
That is orgasmic
Never seen ANYTHING like that!
Muting those cymbals was his drop the mic moment. Boom!
Cymbalgasm
Michael Jackson was about precision. It still lives on
Oh and the dude in the background is loving every minute!
chris Florida rightfully so, this is phenomenal to say the least
Who wouldn't?
*every second
Peter griffin
The dude in the background is all of us right now lol
The guy in the back is honestly having the best day of his life!
Peter Griffin digs this.
Nodding like a chameleon😂 awestruck
They all kept repeating what I said multiple years ago,, that is Peter Griffin, so damn mesmerised but wouldn't we all be
@@AdityaSharma001 lmaooooo
Dude, I seriously think he just smoked a blunt before this session... A whole lot of smiling over there! Ha!
Jonathan has the profile of exactly how i imagine the professionals that worked with Michael. 200% good at what they do
Mike was a total perfectionist with massive OCD to the very end, so only the very best of the best recorded and toured with him. Sadly that's how Joe brought him up to be.
And his last name
Is Joestar
@@cr1sprarchives408 hAhA jOjO rEfErEnCe VeRy FunNy
This man is both musician and magician at the same time, a true genius.
Michael Jackson was Jonathan Moffett's singer.
Okay
Normal Misha are
@@jcclores362 you ok ?
*and if you look to your left, you'll see this post again*
Maan there are some drummer focused cameras while doing the song live and they were so connected, he moved him... it was crazy to watch... I recommend.
His timing is so precise and the tone/sound of his snare are so constant every time he hits it.. It's so amazing
Could it be because he uses nylon tips?
He's the Actual Drummer!
You either are easily impressed, or dont play drums. Mediocre at best. Most drummers covering this song today, blow him out of the water
@@toryswanson8229 this preformence is meant to be as close to the original as possible, no unnecessary fills, no strange tempo or gimmicks, it's just the original drummer doing an original cover.
@@toryswanson8229 So you're one of those guys huh?
I always thought MJ used a machine for drumming because the rhythm was so perfect. Now i know it is true.
But this is better than machine…
moi Aussi
If you're referring to the original studio performance, it was Bill Bottrell who did the drums.
I remember this guy from watching the This is It film, u cant say he doesnt know his job
A machine can't play like this
0:55 that spin
This guy hired Micheal Jackson as his singer.
find ich gut ✌🏻
LMAO
LMFAOOOOOO
Fuc# yea
@@manicxdnb ich auch
He doesn't need metronome, metronome needs him
He is metronome.
That ear piece....
"I don't read the script, script reads me!"
"In Russia, metronome plays to him!" - Unnecessary Joke by a Yakov Smirnoff Comedic Hack
😉 Me!
Jay Luck Yakov is the worst. If you haven’t seen the videos of his awful “Yakov’s Dinner Adventures” then I suggest you watch it. It’s the most unintentionally funny thing you’ll see this week.
This was randomly on my recommended and I don’t regret watching it
Yep
Not at all.
Same.
Nina Knowles same
Ditto 🔥 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁
The finesse on the hi hat pedal is incredible
He might miss the buss, the train, the ferry, he might even miss the plane, but he will never miss a beat.
Touché
plonker
It may be easier to bus, train, ferry and plane miss him for not being on the right time.
Cuss that is GOLD haha
Cleaner than your dad's perfect lawn.
His playing is on fire and ice cold at the same time!
I love your reviews!
And so so tight.
That’s a great damn comment. On point
You missed a part.... His drumming is...
On fire...
Ice cold...
And silky smooth!
So true
The way he almost opens the beat up then tightens it back up. Staying in the pocket. Love that shit. The difference between being flashy and being good.
Yeah dude his hi hat work is some of the best in the business! It’s like a sick breakdance on top of the hi hat. I like how you “feel” music bro! 🤝
I dont know anything about drumming, but somehow i feel like i agree wholeheartedly. It's like dribbling a basketball in front of a defender.
ok, yea, sure..
@@JUST-MAJIK reminds a lot of eric moore
@@sergeantslowpoke1550 Exactly! Man, I used to love rocking out to Suicidal Tendencies holy hell. Thank you brother! 🤘
More than 100 times...
I can't stop watching.
Even in 2022, it doesn't feel outdated at all.
A masterpiece
Because it's timeless.
i thought it was yesterday
It’s not a master piece but it’s good
Mj and his band..are CNC machine in real life..
The word you are looking for is 'timeless.'
Never thought I'd enjoy watching a drummer just play a straight beat. But this is more satisfying than most drum solos or jazz drummers
BenRangel Well duh. It’s because smooth criminal is playing in the background lol. The drum track alone would definitely be less enjoyable. Even if it’s 100% on point and flawless.
Yes, this is old school good drumming, like the stuff Steve Gadd used to do and you didn't even realize how skilled it was until you saw him at a drum clinic. Billy Cobham is similar. Tour drummer for Phil Collins. Dude is beast just like this drummer.
@@PixelRacer64 He has much to learn because he doesn't enjoy the same things as you do?
I don't know how much of a straight beat it is. I'm not a drummer myself but I couldn't pick out the rudiments from it.
*"Micheal Jackson's Drummer"*
I see now, only immortal could earn that title.
Tá😀
uuuh , im'm a herald eh
as a 'Michael', please spell Michael names correctly.
@@michaelmelbourne9733 ok Michelle
@@michaelmelbourne9733 Fun fact, Micheal actually comes from two possible sources. The first source is the Irish who spell it Micheál and the second source is the Scottish Gaelic form Micheal. The English version Michael is also correct but the facts say that Micheal is also a correct spelling. I am aware the person above got the spelling wrong in Michael Jacksons case but its kinda rude to just say Micheal is wrong because your name is spelt the other way.
Thank you Drumeo for the crisp mix! The quality recording makes this absolute perfection. Chefs kiss
Plot twist: it's actually a metronome wearing a Jonathan suit.
Metronomes wish they could keep time like Jonathan.
Rotfl
His head is the metronome
Are we not going to talk about the guy sitting to the right of him in absolute awe. Literally cannot stop smiling. Lucky guy.
I would click like but you have the perfect amount right now
Same. I love how he's clearly just marking out, he even full on starts grinning at 0:32 and it fills my heart with joy.
This video could be very good about noticing things. I was engrossed with the drummer.. I didn't realise I thought you were lying at first.
Isn’t that Dennis Nedry from Jurassic Park ?
Dude in the background having the time of his life 😂😂
i was right there with him lol. i totally got lost in the drumming and didn't realize i was dancing (i'm a metalhead. i don't dance) when he was done. this was fucking amazing lol
Totally - I wish I was him!
@@alextong1356 so same!
Hahahahahaha
Guy's feeling all those beats in his bones lol
You can tell he is fulfilling a dream by watching Moffett playing right in front of him.
I can only assume that Michael Jackson expected perfection and that's exactly what Mr. Moffett delivered
And Micheal was on record saying in rehearsals everyone would now and then make mistakes, EXCEPT Sugarfoot. Sugarfoot NEVER made mistakes. He fires off these complex beats and never misses a single one. The talent. THE TALENT
You got a link to that quote? I'd love to see Michael paying respect
"complex beats" lol okay. MJ songs are some of the easiest shit in the world to play, on every instrument.
Complex beats 😂😂
you can't deny the hi-hat work is insane lol
Well, he did one mistake in the video so lol
This guy prooves human ear can measure and feel miliseconds.
But how would you know unless you claim to also have the same ability to measure milliseconds by ear? 😉
@@georgesoden I can't measure, but I'm listening him. Didn't hear any little mistake...
@@OXyGeNe8DJ that was his point
Muscle memory
Rockstar Sucks ur weird
He’s smoother than a smooth criminal
I hear you.
Smoothest Criminal. The crime? He KILLED it.
XD
He's the smooth criminal
He is the *smoothest* criminal
Absolutely amazing... Love this guy!!!!! Super snappy snare, and attack in general. I absolutely love practicing to this still to this day. Best ever to keep the chops up big time! Thank you for your amazing drum work Johnathan Moffat... Love you man. 🙌👍
I wish all people realized HOW impressive this truly is. This dudes timing is insane.
FACTS!
I mean he is the guy you hear drumming in the OG song I would hope so 😂
I do 😁
Capitalising 'how' was a strange choice.
Patches O'Houlihan Elaborate
Michael Jackson's drummer is THE Michael Jackson of drummers.
Well said
John Bonham would like a word
John Bonham is the John Bonham of drummers.
Roger taylor
The MJ of drummers? Are you calling him a pedophile?
Song comes on.
Moffett: nails the timing with absolute perfection on the first note he plays.
Metronome: *starts sweating*
🤣🤣🤣
To think how many times he’s must of played this though it’s bound to be perfect
Best comment so far!!!
Bruh he doesn't need metronome,Metronome needs him
vedant sisodia bruh thats my point lol
Holy shit! I don't know how anyone could possibly have such incredible focus, and intensity. There just aren't enough words to properly describe what's going on here. Much respect to you, sir!
That ending, so smooth and cold. His playing is so calculated and almost robotic but yet so smooth.
It is coreographic drumming, if its related to Michael, all is elaborated to dance. It`s just amazing.
Indeed so smooth, like a smooth criminal
That double-handed behind-the-back cymbal choke at the very end absolutely SENDS ME every time I watch this haha. So amazing.
How many times have you watched this? Hahaha
yea, it's like he's a superhero about to unleash his full power :D
4:32 for easier replayability
No idea what is that but you must know this shyt.
Yeah he's got another awesome one in the video they did of him on Beat It :)
I am proud to say that after 2 years of practice I myself have perfected what he's done here. That badass drumstick spin he does. I still can't play the drums at all though.
😆😆😆
Rofl.
🤣
I needed that lmao !!
Zenitsu's grandfather once said "It is better to know one thing until its perfection, than nothing".
That song gives me pure chills. Knowing his greatness and legacy. Michael was the greatest entertainer the world has ever known
Him casually playing with his drumsticks while being as precise as an atomic clock is so awesome
@unrepeatable raddish Lol, how old are ya kiddo?
Super easy song to play and I'm sure he's played it 100,003 times. Great job for sure, but it's a VERY basic beat.
@@XboxIssues different opinion = kid who cant appreciate your music
@@XboxIssues that might be the best comment on TH-cam ever
@@corybryant7678 Thanks lol
its the silence between the notes that gives me goosebumps
Exactly !
Bro, spot on, I was just thinking about how agressive pauses make this song
He moves his shoulders up to pause for fraction of a second on the exact time 👌
🎉🎉🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍
That's called perfection!💖💖💕💕💐🎉
Jonathan is one of those guys who’s able to emulate a machine produced groove for a live environment and throw in a few stick tricks.. a truly incredible drummer!
There are few things more satisfying to watch than a consummate professional making something so difficult look so easy
Drums and cymbals: "it's an honor to be hit by you, Sir"
Jonathan Moffett is the smooth criminal....
They've been hit by...
*Jonathan Moffett*
😂
Dom Famularo 's cymbal in his Eyes of the tiger video : plz dont hit me so hurt
Man😂😂😂
This guy is Pro. Calm and cool, looks so effortless without missing a single beat. Great drummer.
o wow thank you for giving this information because everyonr thought he was an ameture
@@hassamzahid3961 o wow look an asshole.
@@hassamzahid3961 loooool
To be fair, at 3:30 he does miss a bit due to some juggling he did for show-off. Completely intentional, of course.
@@Bisqwit what the fuck are you doing in here
Atomic clocks watch this video to calibrate themselves.
LOL! 👍
Wow an original comment, props!
🙌
You know it.....this guy is SOLID!
Hahahaha 😂😂
People saying this guy wakes up with no alarm.
Fools, he's the one who wakes up the alarm.
I love this comment
He has the tempo on the hours
Im a fool?
Nah im kidding lol
Hilarious and true!
A metronome checks for a Sugarfoot under its bed before sleeping.
Underrated comment of the century.
Ummm, except...sugarfoot was a little off here and there. So, new name: softyfoot??
@@jaydavids6485 -- Oh? Where "here and there"? What did you measure against, the original recording or what you think you were supposed to hear?
Jay Torr It’s called swing
@Jay Torr -- So, you've got nothing? Why am I not surprised?
The stick twist around 1:10 and still not missing a beat is beyond phenomenal!
@Ben Franklin please explain how this works to a student drummer w 2 lessons?
@Ben Franklin that’s what I was thinking as well
There's another one at 0:54
And another one at 1:26
@Ben Franklin you're are wrong back then .. They don't have any device
Sh!t man…. I am no musician or play any instruments, but I do love Michael Jackson. I am a 78 born and vividly remember all his songs growing up in the 80’s. To say he was HUGELY Popular is an absolute UNDERSTATEMENT. His songs played constantly on the radios. This man is simply and truly UNBELIEVABLE!!! His accuracy and timing is IMPECCABLE!!! Absolute PERFECTION!!!!🙏🏼🤙🏼❤️
Studio perfection
Fr
To be able to be chosen by the best like Moffet was, he had to be ‘perfection’ impersonated 🤷🏻♀️
Beyond…
they used the synclavier sequencer for the drums since the bad album , this is way of in timing , Keith forsey had drummachine timing
It's easy to distort playing the same song over 30 or more years, yet he still remains to keep it simple yet effective. What a legend!
Simple? 😳
@@itsame210 I came here looking for this reply 👏 👏
@@itsame210 *makes it look simple
A true drummer...simple yet satisfying
If that's simple.. I'd hate to think what complexed is... I can barely hit two spoons together on a bucket lol
Michael Jackson is Jonathan Moffett's singer
be careful, a bunch of whinny ass snow flakes might get offended, let's see how long will it take for the first one to appear :P
@@langtryvlogme I'm pretty sure those people aren't at this video
1234 I found one
@@suryapanditi3161 Huh. So you can look into a mirror. One finally appeared after all.
Israel De la Rosa Found another one! And that’s like the oldest fucking insult in the book. I remember back in elementary school people were like “oh you must be looking into a mirror cause you’re talking about yourself HAHAHAHAHAHAHA” every time anyone said anything they didn’t like
"This performance is absolutely electrifying! 🥁 Jonathan Moffett’s drumming of Michael Jackson’s ‘Smooth Criminal’ is a masterclass in rhythm and precision. The way he captures the intensity and groove of the original track is nothing short of extraordinary. 🌟 Watching this video, you can truly appreciate the incredible skill and energy that went into making the song such an iconic hit. Moffett’s performance not only pays tribute to MJ’s vision but also showcases the power of live drumming to bring music to life. Thank you, Drumeo, for sharing this incredible performance and reminding us of the artistry and talent behind the drums. Keep up the amazing work and continue to inspire with these fantastic showcases! 👏🎶"
For the first 46 years of my life, i went through it thinking that michael jacksons songs used a drum machine. I now know his name.
i thought the same..its so dam tight ....
They used "drum machine" for the studio recording. He was the drummer on the live shows.
What made you think that? Lol
Well, he is a drumming machine, so, you're not that far off.
I am 31 and just learning this now. Holy cow!
You got to be shitting me this is so insanely tight. I feel a mix of deep awe and regret for not knowing who Jonathan Moffett was until now.
You just spoke for the two of us
3 of us
you hit the nail perfectly on the head, youtube algorithm very very rarely recommends a video that's any good but once in a while it unearths a gem - i'm a MJ fan and to hear him play brings back memories - can you imagine the life he has lived
so tight i became clautsrophobic
Yeah me too
When he timed the beat at the start of the song exactly on time I knew this motha fucka was gonna be something serious
Cat been a problem for awhile
He's probably got a click-track on his in-ear monitor doing an exact countdown to the start of the song. Having said that it's always a pleasure to watch perfection from real people playing real music
dude in the backround had me smiling so much
yes this "motha fuka" is Micheal Jacksons real drummer. So he must be knowing all the beats like its in the back of his hands!
By the time I was writing this reply the likes are 696 im gonna like after this reply
Edit: now its 697 hehe
That Bass in Man in The Mirror sends that song to a deep spiritual realm.
Thank you Bro for bringing it back to us.
It's a crime to be that smooth
Amen
Haha smooth criminal
Arrest that man!
Well done there
And look that good at his age.