Definitely my favorite drummer. He brings sounds, killer grooves and fills out of the kit, I didn't even know they excisted. Very taseful, very musical, never boring and he is just great to watch.
How can anyone dislike this video? He executes an incredible solo, excellent dynamic control, ,mind blowing chops, awesome independence, and best of all .... IT GROOVES! Benny never ceases to amaze me
Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colauita, Tony Williams, some of the greatest ever, but something about Bennys sound and feel that are so unique that I just can't get enough of it. He is incredble.
Three people (as of 2/9/2012) have no idea what a great drummer sounds like. This guy is incredible, and never ceases to amaze and/or inspire me. And those drums sound absolutely incredible!
I don't usually leave comments on TH-cam but in this case I had to. There are a lot of great drummers out there but I have to say Benny is probably my favourite. All I can say is WOW!! No disrespect to guys like Thomas Lang, Dave Weckl, Royster Jr. but Benny takes the cake!! Simply amazing!!!
Awesome. So unique in technique. Definitely his own. Goes to show you....that there is no greatest drummer! Just a lot of great drummers with their own unique skills and style!
Just a great solo!!!!!!!!! *BIG*respect,big respect for benny,because you are a god of drum,originality,musicality,réponse,charmed........."FANTASTIC DRUMMER",i love it,men,i love iiit.....it's so fun!!
I think Benny has some of the most unique phrasing... He's not just chops, but there are very unique and creative ideas and dynamics going on here, not just "PLAY AS FAST AS YOU CAN" every 10 seconds mantra, as many 'Guitar Center Drum Offs" go.
Ilias Joels Well, in most solos, they are playing a 'tune' so to speak. It isn't just hitting things, it just you are not aware of the patterns the guys are playing. Trust me, if you are asked to play at the Modern Drummer festival you can be sure you are not just 'hitting things quickly'. Benny is very musical though. I know it's a strange thing to say, but for many drummers, a solo is a composition based on the various chops and licks they know. The chops and licks dictate what the solo will be. Benny always strikes me as someone who would hum his patters first, so he understands them musically, not just as a series of practice exercises. He also has a gorgeous way of playing that makes the tune, rather than the chops, jump out. He's some player!
+Ilias Joels i disagree. some solos are made od emotion watch yoshiki. it is not just hitting randomly one cant be good at drums by just hitting all of it
Tremendous amounds of enthusiasm and immense admiration can cause serious side effects. Like that of clicking the "dislike" button instead of "like". So please don't blame those who unliked the video.
Im pretty sure it's RLL RLL RL RLL RL RLL Accents on First two R's, and the RL in the 5th grouping (one on rack-tom one on snare) The 5th, 6th, and 7th L are on the auxiliary snare. Hope that helps!
A technical question: How can one develo a style similar to benny's? I mean, on what would you focus to develop a feeling and a phrasing similar to his? I really like his style and sound and I'd like to develop a similar feel but, honestly, I don't have the smallest idea on where to focus. Thanks a lot davide
Definitely my favorite drummer. He brings sounds, killer grooves and fills out of the kit, I didn't even know they excisted. Very taseful, very musical, never boring and he is just great to watch.
His drum and cymbal sounds are just so perfect.
The thing I love about Benny is that not only does he groove but he always thinking outside of the box when it comes to tones and techniques
Love watching this guy play, he's so creative in his approach.
How can anyone dislike this video? He executes an incredible solo, excellent dynamic control, ,mind blowing chops, awesome independence, and best of all .... IT GROOVES! Benny never ceases to amaze me
Benny never fails to blow me away everytime he gets behind the set...
Where has this guy been. He is one of the tastiest drummers I've ever heard. He is as good as any of the greats.
Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colauita, Tony Williams, some of the greatest ever, but something about Bennys sound and feel that are so unique that I just can't get enough of it. He is incredble.
Three people (as of 2/9/2012) have no idea what a great drummer sounds like. This guy is incredible, and never ceases to amaze and/or inspire me. And those drums sound absolutely incredible!
gotta love his solos, nice balance of groove and musicality, I think even non drummers can appreciate his ideas, and his kit always sounds amazing.
Saw him at a clinic last year, was amazing! Such a nice guy
Benny is one of my favs. He has revived the art of the drum solo for me. Such melody! Such GROOVE!!!
I don't usually leave comments on TH-cam but in this case I had to. There are a lot of great drummers out there but I have to say Benny is probably my favourite. All I can say is WOW!! No disrespect to guys like Thomas Lang, Dave Weckl, Royster Jr. but Benny takes the cake!! Simply amazing!!!
He is so good and smooth. Never any mistakes. Not even stick click hear and there. total precision.
See,you dont need be super fast or loud!very good sync and timing!and a good sounding kit!4:09 is nuts!
Not the sweeping part with the toms before it, but is the fill at 38 seconds going to the crash doubles or singles
This is my motivation and encouragement to practice my independence with all my limbs. Something I strive to achieve as a drummer
His kit and cymbals sound amazing, this is a true professional.
this guy leave me breathless all the times!!
The 17 who disliked this CANNOT possibly be drummers.
Awesome. So unique in technique. Definitely his own. Goes to show you....that there is no greatest drummer! Just a lot of great drummers with their own unique skills and style!
What a skill. This man is a hell of talent. Great performance. Thanks for the upload.
haha i love the intro! the best solo ive come across in a long time, fluid and funky
Just a great solo!!!!!!!!! *BIG*respect,big respect for benny,because you are a god of drum,originality,musicality,réponse,charmed........."FANTASTIC DRUMMER",i love it,men,i love iiit.....it's so fun!!
greatest sounding set i've ever heard.
those might be the most amazing sounding floor toms ive ever heard
Great performance
I love the floor tom's and the kick sound
You gotta love the sound of this kit...
That 16" floor tom
Best. Ever.
thanks so much for posting, such great taste and ideas!
Great Benny! Great artist I love your sound
I think Benny has some of the most unique phrasing... He's not just chops, but there are very unique and creative ideas and dynamics going on here, not just "PLAY AS FAST AS YOU CAN" every 10 seconds mantra, as many 'Guitar Center Drum Offs" go.
I love how he incorporates actual grooves and beats in with him solos; rather than just hitting random drums quickly.. coughcoughtonyroysterjrcough
I agree. On most solo's i just see them hitting randomly.. isn't interesting to watch and hear at all.
Ilias Joels Well, in most solos, they are playing a 'tune' so to speak. It isn't just hitting things, it just you are not aware of the patterns the guys are playing. Trust me, if you are asked to play at the Modern Drummer festival you can be sure you are not just 'hitting things quickly'. Benny is very musical though. I know it's a strange thing to say, but for many drummers, a solo is a composition based on the various chops and licks they know. The chops and licks dictate what the solo will be. Benny always strikes me as someone who would hum his patters first, so he understands them musically, not just as a series of practice exercises. He also has a gorgeous way of playing that makes the tune, rather than the chops, jump out. He's some player!
+Ilias Joels i disagree. some solos are made od emotion watch yoshiki. it is not just hitting randomly one cant be good at drums by just hitting all of it
favorite drummer ever!!!
Pretty cool. Great solo. Great technique.
This guy is a freak of nature....he just gets it.
All the drumset sounds soo perfect ... XD perfectly tuned....
J'adore sa créativité , un de mes batteur favori avec Carter Beauford , Gavin Harrison , Marco Minnemann....
Really, this men are very awesome! And his drum kit is really good! :D
thanks for uploading this! he is a genius
i got a lot of answers on this in the last 11 months on this actually but non of them was so detailed. i have to try it out tomorrow, thank you!
the floor toms of benny ALways sound soo perfect
He's not a drummer, He's an artist!
He loves on them drums soooooo good!
amazing video 4.08 is amazing i one his foot technique it is outstanding.
Omg this drum sounds really nice.....big BOOOOMMMM
a genius and a hardworker
Benny Greebbbbbbbbbbbbbb ahh i bow so beautiful!
Benny Greb the drummer with the best groove!
double checked, he is still white... sorry
the drum's sound is wonderful
4:08 is just ridiculous.. this guy has truly mastered his craft
Tremendous amounds of enthusiasm and immense admiration can cause serious side effects. Like that of clicking the "dislike" button instead of "like". So please don't blame those who unliked the video.
His drums sound amazing whoooaaaa
i love the way he groove....
Best thing about this solo; It grooved all the way. aka: it was not boring to listen to at all.
wow. that's all i can say and that's probably my 46th time watching this video
Benny Greb LIKEABOSS. Always.
and again he is blowing my mind :O
I love it when things are in sync
0:05
"Woo"
Benny - "Thanks." *gets up and leaves stage*.
I'd still like this video.
very very beautiful!!!
I'm impressed!
Amazing!! you`re my idol!
Inspiring. Makes me wanna train even more, to be able to play at least at 50% of his skill in few decades
Now thats what you call FULL control of the kit!
his sound is so unique and very different from other drummers
this man is a beast
He's making it look so easy!
Were did this guy come from...He is amazing!!!!
2:47 that's why he's a good drummer, simple groove, but he makes it sounds awesome !
great solo!
i dont think ive ever been to a drum clinic and there hasnt been somehow who at every quiet moment goes " WOOO "
0:07 That is all i needed !
If anyone can actually make a drum kit sing, i mean literally sing like a human, it's this maniacal beast.. Benny Greb.. Drum translator..
Awesome!!!
Damn sounds great! :)
Un excelente baterista.
Im pretty sure it's RLL RLL RL RLL RL RLL
Accents on First two R's, and the RL in the 5th grouping (one on rack-tom one on snare) The 5th, 6th, and 7th L are on the auxiliary snare. Hope that helps!
Listen to the bands he has played with and any of his records, no doubt he's an all around great musician,
Great stuff
The incredible Benny Greb!
increible este hombre
A technical question: How can one develo a style similar to benny's? I mean, on what would you focus to develop a feeling and a phrasing similar to his? I really like his style and sound and I'd like to develop a similar feel but, honestly, I don't have the smallest idea on where to focus.
Thanks a lot
davide
@TheDrumKing98 It's at The Modern Drummer Festival 2010.
If you don't know these festivals, go check it out! It's awesome! :-)
Beast!
So tight!
I'm going to cry cause I just realized I'll never drum again.cause of knowing I'll never get to this level,He's just,idk..a genius >
Amazing
very impressive!
Holy Greb!
4:19 I'm thinking of getting myself a double pedal just to be able to play that lick...amazing.
Thanks 🙏
flawless victory
Ho... ly... SHIT that was AWESOME!
It is his signature snare. The little side snare is a sq2 snare, but the main is his signature.
I fucking love Benny Greb.
check him out with the Ron Speilman Trio. It's all about the songs especially the studio album Electric Tales. He kills it.
Groovealicious...
awesome answer :)