Cruise Ship Drumming - Benjamin Graham

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  • @TheToocold
    @TheToocold 6 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    You are great. I am going to do this. I am 67 and in good health and I can still play. Cruise ships, here I come!

    • @kjc9trader491
      @kjc9trader491 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      HaHa - I was thinking that same thought at 60... You inspired me Glenn!

    • @mrbob55304
      @mrbob55304 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kjc9trader491 Hey, I'm almost up there with Glenn and I AM THINKIN ABOUT IT...........

    • @ladlad5463
      @ladlad5463 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Robert Alexander go get em robert

    • @vernonsteinkamp1088
      @vernonsteinkamp1088 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't forget the Geritol

    • @jakethepitador2558
      @jakethepitador2558 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      60 is the new 30. You've got this!

  • @julioavaeliv1491
    @julioavaeliv1491 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Up until 0:33, I thought I was watching A DavidCola vid, this is really good

  • @keagansmith5235
    @keagansmith5235 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    4:58 That moongel was outta there hahah

  • @mattmatheson4172
    @mattmatheson4172 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    3 years I show band drummer. 1995 and 1999. 3 weeks on a nother ship. I'm thankful of it. Happy next thing. I wish u well.

  • @BxCortez2050
    @BxCortez2050 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I play drums but can't read music like this i always find this fascinating

    • @joesmith34
      @joesmith34 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @CortezSingleton .You would nt get the job. I lost a job for a cruise ship because I could nt read. It s B S.

    • @FernandoFlores-xi3mh
      @FernandoFlores-xi3mh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The only thing i can tell you is to keep practicing...sight reading is a very important/helpful skill and it can be fun to challenge yourself!

    • @FernandoFlores-xi3mh
      @FernandoFlores-xi3mh ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@joesmith34oh brother, i know the feeling

  • @WuTangDavis
    @WuTangDavis ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really good drumming man

  • @dwaynejones1146
    @dwaynejones1146 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Right on.

  • @bhaveshsolanki6485
    @bhaveshsolanki6485 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Superb musical drumming man really is top playing and sight reading interpretation!

  • @Eyemallfunkedup
    @Eyemallfunkedup 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You're a real pro. This type of thing isn't for everybody, but at least it pays the bills.

  • @christophermajor7750
    @christophermajor7750 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man.. I just found my new direction! Tasty fills, love your hi hat and snare work! Cruise on brother..

  • @manuelpaez6361
    @manuelpaez6361 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like the way you play!! Nice feeling!!

  • @paraflamdragonruff9487
    @paraflamdragonruff9487 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AWESOME MAN! killin it!

  • @bickkyy1960
    @bickkyy1960 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Unreal drumming dude, so smooth and crisp.

  • @ginoseriacopi1555
    @ginoseriacopi1555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That`s a great job and a good feeling about the songs, dude. Superb!

  • @niall2353
    @niall2353 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great to hear 'The Chicken' featured

  • @damirfenrich5439
    @damirfenrich5439 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Grear professional drumming,it"s all there! 👍

  • @trevormcmanis
    @trevormcmanis 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible chops and musicianship.... Two huge thumbs up 👍🏻👍🏻 from American One Productions Rehearsal Studios in NJ

  • @OldManBadly
    @OldManBadly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Strikes me two ways: First I feel like it is a J-O-B, not really emotional, just knocking it out and punching the clock, a factory job. The second thing I guess is that this is amazing training for studio work and whatnot, because you have to be incredibly accurate and dependable, and able to play a wide range of material and styles without thinking too hard about it. An interesting job for those looking to make a living as a musician, while building up their chops and accuracy.

  • @hanovergreen4091
    @hanovergreen4091 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So clean!!! I can't imagine what it's like as a gig but I've heard horror stories. Best of luck young man!

    • @benjaminjgraham
      @benjaminjgraham  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Yeah, there are definitely some downsides to the gig, that's for sure. But overall I enjoyed it!

  • @digitalpretzel
    @digitalpretzel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:19 I used to love playing on those Remo Ambassador Ebony heads.

  • @matiaskrull2926
    @matiaskrull2926 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love that snare!

  • @NatachaP
    @NatachaP 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! Clean and precise drumming. Very impressed!

  • @walterthorne4819
    @walterthorne4819 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow....very cool....and very Professional!

  • @dmguk9931
    @dmguk9931 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    solid!!!!!!..takes a certain type of drummer to play all genre's..to sight read to get on with others ..its demanding...great work.!

  • @matthiasrambally1899
    @matthiasrambally1899 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Damn bro your timing and execution is perfect

  • @raphyboii
    @raphyboii 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the chicken is one of my favorite songs, great playing man

  • @CarmenGlanville90
    @CarmenGlanville90 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Killing it!

  • @emmry7091
    @emmry7091 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Ben, sounds good dude. Your 6 stroke is amazing.

  • @trevormcmanis
    @trevormcmanis 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Incredible playing!!

  • @bonzomio
    @bonzomio 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and drumming, Benjamin! Drums sound great, too!

  • @BenjyPortnoy
    @BenjyPortnoy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great drummer!

  • @malditoklee
    @malditoklee 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice! Wonderfully tasty playing!

  • @nandoddrums1741
    @nandoddrums1741 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very Nice! 👏😃😍

  • @Yaury1
    @Yaury1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you play great, I was working as a drummer in a show band for NCL, without a doubt it is a great experience,

  • @Grit489
    @Grit489 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're a very good drummer, this is a great life experience and you've doing what you love. Good luck.

  • @totogroove
    @totogroove 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey, that's a great and realistic video. Great drumming! FINAL COUNTDOWN is winning the speed competition here ;-)

  • @daniellenaidoo8586
    @daniellenaidoo8586 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice playing Benjamin! feel @ 2:19 is what its all about! great job :)

  • @BBayjay
    @BBayjay 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    ghost notes for days

  • @drumsavvy8224
    @drumsavvy8224 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those HHX hats sound great

  • @TronciM
    @TronciM 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great feel

  • @jamielovell3656
    @jamielovell3656 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your so versatile! Great technical ability.

  • @eeobeeob
    @eeobeeob 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent snare tone!

  • @jankarlsson8341
    @jankarlsson8341 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aha, I wonder how many cruise ship musician youtube channels there are? Great drumming!

  • @2010mspiper
    @2010mspiper 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Great playing man! I have my audition on tomorrow. Any help or suggestions as I'm preparing?

    • @benjaminjgraham
      @benjaminjgraham  6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Only advice is to be confident. You got this brother!

    • @JedTaneo
      @JedTaneo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Music reading is highly required right?

    • @Jerardo
      @Jerardo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Murray Piper how’d it go?

  • @thiagochavesss
    @thiagochavesss 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GREAT!!

  • @SPAPBrocker
    @SPAPBrocker 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very very tasty playing indeed you got there!

  • @mesajam4894
    @mesajam4894 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That old lady loved that chicken groove ! Great

  • @ginoseriacopi1555
    @ginoseriacopi1555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Benjamin, absolutely you are a super drummer! Skilled sight reading. Congrats! I have a boring questions, if you can help, surely. I know you are not technical support, but I`ve tried to apply as a drummer with my C-trac on Royal Caribean website, but there is no option to apply as a drummer, specifically. Sorry to bother you, but, do you have some suggestions for me? Wishes!

    • @benjaminjgraham
      @benjaminjgraham  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi friend! Best way to get a contract is through an agency. I went through Lime Entertainment.

  • @rmpercussion
    @rmpercussion 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Sounds awesome man! Legend was a great ship! I played there for 2015-2016

    • @benjaminjgraham
      @benjaminjgraham  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ryan McCausland Awesome! Just checked out your videos and you're killing it there! It was a great ship indeed, sucks it's been sold on, but lots of good times on there.

  • @macdrummer4984
    @macdrummer4984 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome drumming and great sounding snare :)

  • @Dave-PL
    @Dave-PL ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:45 Do somebody recognize this song? Thanks in advance 💕

  • @pumpdumpster
    @pumpdumpster 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice drumming!

  • @ryancox5097
    @ryancox5097 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Really excellent playing, man. Did you go through one of the staffing agencies, or did you audition directly for one of the lines?

  • @ngocthanh6068
    @ngocthanh6068 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow awesome

  • @michaelsalcedo3337
    @michaelsalcedo3337 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great playing bro

  • @DanielMorales-dz4nv
    @DanielMorales-dz4nv 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good playng cosiderating that the floor is moving!

  • @JulianFernandez
    @JulianFernandez 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    sounding good, man!

  • @brucemariondeoliveirasilva9328
    @brucemariondeoliveirasilva9328 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats Dude, Very Nice.

  • @fuzzylogiceire
    @fuzzylogiceire 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi Benjamin, great playing. What practice methods would you focus on in order to improve sight-reading to a high level like this? Would you read fully drum notated pieces or just focus on charts? Also, do you feel it's possible for someone to jump straight into this type of environment if their sight-reading skills are good but lack experience in these situations (in the form of previous experience in cruise ship/theatre shows etc?)

    • @benjaminjgraham
      @benjaminjgraham  7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks for the question! I'd recommend getting your hands on as many charts as possible. Big band/Jazz Lead sheets/Production shows. Should be able to find a bunch online, might have to pay for some. Just read as much as possible! To be honest my reading was not great when joining the ship but with a bunch of hard work it got a lot better really quick.
      Everyday you'll need to to sight read on the ship, so you really need to get those chops up.
      If you have anymore questions, send me an email - benjamingrahamdrums@gmail.com
      We can chat some more about it :)

  • @joeshmoe7967
    @joeshmoe7967 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Question about sight reading for drumming. Is this used to learn new material and then as a refers he as to where you are in the song and sets?? I couldn't imagine have to read charts as I played, it would take all the joy out. I am used to just learning and then playing the songs in a rock band setting. I took piano lessons and always caught hell, because once I learned the song I wouldn't read along.
    Total respect for your performance, very versatile and looks like fun. At one time I was looking into the cruise ship thing, but as more of one man band in a pub scenario. I play guitar, sing, can drum, a little keyboard, corny jokes... - Cheers

    • @benjaminjgraham
      @benjaminjgraham  6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hey Joe, thanks for the question! A lot of the charts on the ship are sight read, not much of a chance to look at charts before rehearsal unfortunately. Chart interpretation is a big part of any sight reading gig, learning how to interperate what is written on the page into something that sounds and feels great.
      There a heaps of "Pub" Style gigs you can get on ships for sure. You can also join as a party band and play covers most nights. Theres a few different avenues to look into to get work as a musician on a ship. This video shows the Orchestra Musician side of things.

    • @damirfenrich5439
      @damirfenrich5439 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are right! When you read charts-magic is gone! Thats why i try to learn the tunes in my memory as much as I can and the charts is there just to remined me on important spots, accents or fills...

  • @maevahanisi
    @maevahanisi 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Solid!

  • @konarain
    @konarain 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Killer!! Aloha

  • @thebeatfreakz4278
    @thebeatfreakz4278 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How much do Cruise Drummers typically make per night or trip? Just curious:)

  • @niall2353
    @niall2353 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey, I know sight reading is a big part of it. Are specific fills often notated, or would it just say e.g. 'fill for 2 bars'?

  • @RichoMaya
    @RichoMaya 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Habría forma de poder ver las partituras que lees? Para darnos una idea de como están estructuradas 😬

  • @signals34
    @signals34 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    very awesome sir.....i can not read a lick....just play every weekend as a cover '80's party band....i wish i learned how to read....so cool....one question, how far ahead are you reading when you play...?...are you allowed to "fill in" your own stuff once in a while?

  • @johnca45
    @johnca45 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I worked on several different RCCL ships including The Legend in both the orchestra and lounge bands.

    • @benjaminjgraham
      @benjaminjgraham  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats awesome! Was a great ship to be a part of.

  • @andrewwarrendrums8969
    @andrewwarrendrums8969 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey! Just landed a job on a ship! Quick question, what did you use to record video and audio

  • @malachiwong7689
    @malachiwong7689 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what cymbals do you use? they sound amazing!

  • @victoke
    @victoke 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    to all young drummers...to freelance and accept an offer like this sometimes on the spot, you MUST READ and read well. PRIMA VISTA...loosely defined is 'sight reading'..practice reading as you grow up as important as physical drumming conditioning. ♫♫♫♪

  • @larryshelast8979
    @larryshelast8979 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to watch a working pro

  • @ryancox5097
    @ryancox5097 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ben, thanks so much for posting this vid. Really enjoyed your playing, and really enjoyed seeing the day-to-day of a cruise ship drummer. My question is about the staffing agencies: do you recommend one over the other? I know of Proship, Landau, and Lime Music. What's your take on them? Also, do know much about auditioning directly for the various lines?
    Thanks again for doing this!!!

  • @Rose.Of.Hizaki
    @Rose.Of.Hizaki 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just curious... Who chooses what sort of music should be played on these cruises?

  • @adamcallahan242
    @adamcallahan242 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Solid drumming my man. Sight reading level is set on jedi lol

  • @Jbdrums62
    @Jbdrums62 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    top job mate, any tips on getting chart reading ready for gigs like this? Cheers!

    • @tissuepaper9962
      @tissuepaper9962 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Read.
      All the time.
      Every day.
      A lot.
      Get your hands on as many charts as you possibly can.

    • @damirfenrich5439
      @damirfenrich5439 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I"m 55,I"m reading since I was 7 year old! every day..

  • @LuisDavila-lr4ij
    @LuisDavila-lr4ij 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi benjamin ,i want to ask you , how can aply to this job?, which agencies do you recommend?

  • @Groovix2020
    @Groovix2020 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cooool

  • @michelestone3194
    @michelestone3194 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did you play the drums on the song just between you and me

  • @OscarBorrem
    @OscarBorrem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Who else is in the cruise ship drum rabbit hole?

  • @MrDrumsmash
    @MrDrumsmash 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes sir!!!

  • @EHinz1
    @EHinz1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    everything sounds great. What cymbals?

    • @benjaminjgraham
      @benjaminjgraham  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! All Sabian. 15" HHX Groove Hats, 18" Artisan Crash, 22" AAX Apollo Ride, 21" HHX Legacy Ride/Crash.

  • @fernyfloresdrummer3568
    @fernyfloresdrummer3568 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazing! I have an audition on tuesday afternoon. Any advice?
    And question: once you are playing the show, can you improvise a lol, o do you have to play the fills Just as they are on the chárt?

  • @MrJoDrumz2011
    @MrJoDrumz2011 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great drumming, Benjamin ....are you with a Royal Caribbean?

  • @JasonFerguson1283
    @JasonFerguson1283 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great sound, Ben! Are you able to record?
    Thanks!
    Jason

    • @benjaminjgraham
      @benjaminjgraham  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks mate!
      Of course! Let's chat - benjamingrahamdrums@gmail.com

  • @irrsinnrainer
    @irrsinnrainer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, great drumming. Seems to be an awesome thing to play on a cruise ship. How many hours a day do you spend behind the kit?

    • @benjaminjgraham
      @benjaminjgraham  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really depends on the cruise / day. Could be a couple of hours. Could be a night off (somewhat rare).

  • @marengomateo
    @marengomateo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great, man!!
    I see you wearing In-ears, they provide you a pair? It must be a great experience to feel that you are really hearing all the band in you headphones

    • @benjaminjgraham
      @benjaminjgraham  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Mateo! Yeah I wore IEM for all the production shows and some guest entertainers. They were my own set of JH Audio 13v2, which made life very easy. I think almost every cruise line recommends you to bring headphones / IEM for these gigs. You don't have get something super expensive, just something to hear Click & other musos

  • @ej.entertainmentsteelpan
    @ej.entertainmentsteelpan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the video man! question, do you think a lot of cruise ship gigs (for drummers) require sight reading, or depending on the band or requirement you should just be able to play (and know different grooves)?

    • @jakehatter5459
      @jakehatter5459 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The house band job he is doing here absolutely requires sight reading, but you could go on with a function band and play pop/rock songs without reading a note

    • @ej.entertainmentsteelpan
      @ej.entertainmentsteelpan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jakehatter5459 thanks!

  • @scootergreen3
    @scootergreen3 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good playing and it's good to know how to read but I think having to read would take the fun out of playing. I'm a drummer and I play by ear and it's a blast!

    • @benorourke_
      @benorourke_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not really. I play in a jazz band, and I can read well but only really use the sheet music as a guideline. Just so I know where I am, what accents to hit, when fills are, stuff like that.

  • @angelodelacruz2101
    @angelodelacruz2101 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's song is this 2:17? thanks

  • @johnca45
    @johnca45 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi
    Nice job.
    What cruise line are you on in this video?

    • @benjaminjgraham
      @benjaminjgraham  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, this was on a Royal Caribbean ship.

  • @xPussyWhistlex
    @xPussyWhistlex 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this recorded with just a GoPro? I use a Yi 4K to film my gigs and the audio is atrociously distorted. This sounds great though.

    • @benjaminjgraham
      @benjaminjgraham  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah just a Go Pro 6. Was pretty impressed with the sound!

  • @mabach2014
    @mabach2014 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What in ears do you use?

  • @imPreXii
    @imPreXii 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do I have to be a studied musician to get into a job like this?
    Or can I take part on the audition anyway?

    • @mikkovaltonen3564
      @mikkovaltonen3564 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you are a solid reader and well versed in styles, go for it.
      I suggest giving Tom Jackson's Cruise Ship Drumming Workbook a try, it's free, includes a handful of charts with backing tracks and you can find it from TH-cam. Kinda gets you in the neighborhood on what to expect.
      I'm studying drums and percussion in music college atm, but I'll give cruise work a try when I graduate, hopefully the industry is picking up again by then. Cheers!

  • @danielmontefontt
    @danielmontefontt 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    great brutal

  • @JaviTron_19
    @JaviTron_19 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    In the minute 4:58. Moongel´snare fell to the ground.

  • @NikToSho
    @NikToSho 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What the first tune called?

  • @DrCorr
    @DrCorr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How often can you use that drum set for your personal rehearsal? Is the drummer allowed to use it for practice?

    • @benjaminjgraham
      @benjaminjgraham  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Unfortunately I couldn't practice in the theatre, it was used all the time for movies or presentations etc. But I did bring a DW Smart Practise kit on board which I left in the orchestra pit for practice.

  • @oldethangoogleacc8484
    @oldethangoogleacc8484 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    lol 5:00 that moongel fell off

  • @bassdrumpedal
    @bassdrumpedal 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome drumming !! which cruise ship are u on ? liked the different angles hope more and longer videos are coming and get some pedal angles too

    • @benjaminjgraham
      @benjaminjgraham  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      bassdrumpedal thanks mate! I was on Royal Caribbean Legend of the Seas for 6 months

  • @mikkovaltonen3564
    @mikkovaltonen3564 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which agency did you audition for?