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Lets not forget that not only Craig is a monster drummer, he also has to sits there and takes it to the chin from hundreds of crybabies who cannot tolerate the fact that he is not Gavin or Marco.
Yep, Craig was hired on pretty short notice to fill the drum chair for Wilson's touring band due to Marco Minnemann's departure for a previously-booked tour of The Aristocrats (his band with Guthrie Govan and bassist Brian Beller)... so Craig had to endure a TON of crap from jackass fans for simply not being Marco. But to Wilson's credit, early on he pointed out to Craig -- who was having some confidence issues -- that he didn't need to try to BE Marco, and instead should play the parts the way *Craig Blundell* would. Obviously, he did exactly that.
Had the pleasure to chat with him after a SW concert in Cremona, dude was super chill. Really humble too, he was kind of embarassed by the shower of praise we heaped on him
Damn near a decade ago, I had the absolute pleasure of working with Craig for a Frost* gig (I was technical production manager for the venue) He is one of the nicest, most genuine humans that I encountered in my time as a live music tech! I would have loved to have worked with him again, but an accident shortly after that removed me from the industry. Absolute gent and a bloody good teacher of drums too
I loved to see Craig Blundell with Steven Wilson back in 2015 for the first time and I'm completely flashed when listening to him ever since. And he was phenomenal at the Steve Hackett show last year!
Craig Blundell is a wonderwonderwonderful drummer!! I've seen him a few times with Steven Wilson, nail-straight, alwayson the mark, like a metronome, but he does make the drums sing. FLAM!! Glad you finally picked a drummer whose music I can relate to, last few vid's were about speed, NOT about the noble art of stroking the drums ;-)
@Andrew Rooney Drums. I'm not one for the usual reaction videos, but this one shows you in genuine admiration of the subject, Craig Blundell. I've known about Craig for a long time. He's the genuine article, hugely talented, humble, and the friendliest guy you'll ever meet. Unfortunately he always gets compared to Marco, purely by the drum snobs, that can't let go of the fact he Marco couldn't make the Steven Wilson gig, he had commitments to The Aristocrats, and ever since Craig has been in the drum position. I'm not dissing Marco, he's one of the most incredible players to grace the drums. For me it confirms how good Craig is. Steven Wilson thinks he's good enough to be there and Craig has the chops to be there. You also need to check out Craig's work with Frost* and Lonely Robot. Frost* track Towerblock is a precision piece of production, but then watch Towerblock live from Dingwalls, where Craig replicates what was dreamt up by Jem Godfrey, Frost* mainman, in the studio, in a live setting. Also Craig's earlier work that brought him to the attention of Jem & Frost*, Craig's own Drum & Bass album Dr Oktopus. Thanks @Andrew Rooney Drums
Watching you react to all these gods on earth, with all your facial expressions of admiration and spot-on comments literally makes my heart melt. That is some SERIOUS love for music and your instrument! Cheers from Italy!! 😊
I had a lesson with him. He even made the coffee. Top bloke and has worked HARD to get where he is and thoroughly deserves to be there. Although a beast and awesome stage / tour player, his passion is teaching. I still have the charts he gave me to learn and practice them. As soon as this COVID malarchy is finished and I’m back in Blighty another lesson looms on the horizon.
The whole Home Invasion concert live at Albert Hall is insane 2 and a half hours of pure musical heaven. I’m in love with his drumming. As a guitarist my two favs are Manu, Porcaro, Vinnie C and I’ve added Craig there. Just a freak. As Steven Wilson introduces him at Albert Hall gig “the remarkable Craig Blundell”.
So you seem to love Craig Blundell, but how about this by him‽ th-cam.com/video/crpAZdbnl6c/w-d-xo.html A song actually written by him on the drums: "The Raging Against the Dying of the Light in 7/8" I hope you choose to have some fun with this one! 😁
Do yourself a favor and listen to the full song known as Home Invasion/ Regret #9. The studio version is fan-freaking-tastic and Regret#9 is one of the best modern instrumental pieces PERIOD.
Craig is an absolute drumming machine, in the positive way! I saw him a couple off times now with SW. But you have to be damn good when somebody is used in having Gavin Harisson and Marco Minneman backing you up, like SW is. Speaking off him, Marco Minneman, saw him with The Aristocrats. Three absurd talented mucicians playing because they just want to play, and guess what... The are freaking good at it, look at this and watch Marco taking it after 5:45. Really, it doesn't get any better!!....... th-cam.com/video/QPtOkHi4F2U/w-d-xo.html
I am a rock and doom metal listener and this guy can absolutely play the drums with heavy beats and go right into smooth drum sound with precision that is flawless,from what I see.
You didn't do the full song of Home Invasion/Regret #9! :( Man as a guitarist I was SO SO SO looking forward to watching your eyes bulge at the guitar solo. I know you must have heard of Guthrie Govan as I know you know he plays with Marco Minneman, but if you've never seen him play guitar, wow mate he'll change your outlook on every other guitarist! And regret #9 was a solo he did on the first take for Steven Wilson, there's a video of it on youtube and it's just insane.
Well, actually... Guthrie wasn't in Wilson's band by this point. Early in Wilson's Hand.Cannot.Erase tour both Marco and Guthrie had to leave for a The Aristocrats tour, so Wilson hired Craig and guitarist Dave Kilminster (a regular with Roger Waters's band, where he has to play the role, as he describes it, of being David Gilmour's "stunt double") to take those spots, and on pretty short notice at that. That said... Kilminster is as much of a monster on guitar as Blunders is on drums, and turned in plenty of fiery solos on Regret #9.
@@aka.Mr.French could have at least done the studio version then! The guitar solo completes the track. I know Andrew knows who Marco is but I'm not sure he's ever heard Guthrie and I just really want to see what happens when a drummer hears him for the first time, I already know that guitarists either sell their guitar or use them as coffee tables after hearing him
Craig is not only a stunningly good drummer, he's also a real gent and a great musical ambassador. Check out some of his work with the band Frost*, too...
Craig was recommended to Steven Wilson by both Gavin Harrison himself as well as John Mitchell of Frost*. Seen him numerous times with Frost*, Steve Hackett, Steve Wilson and drum demonstration events. Great guy and a great drummer.
I think Craig is an outstanding drummer, and those 'attacking' him because he is not GH are just ignorant in my view. Yes, GH is sensational, yet I personally have always enjoyed Craig's work whenever I have seen him play live, when he is always superb. Steven Wilson sure has worked with incredible musicians for sure
Hey Andrew, great reaction! As a big fan of Craig and his earlier band Frost* I posted your reaction on his FB and he really enjoyed your reaction video :-) Check his post here.... facebook.com/craigblundelldrums/ Please check out either Black Light Machine or Milliontown videos by Frost* Amazing band and music! Regards from Sweden, Carl Lyckman
Craig is such a special drummer! I really like his adition to the band (Dave's also)... I strongly suggest listening him playing with frost*! Or his video playing with polyrhythms in his kitchen th-cam.com/video/UnPGjzx2SX8/w-d-xo.html
Blundell is great drummer, a Professional Sessionist i think but is more known as his e-drumming sessions before play with Wilson.I think G.Harrison is very difficult to copyed but yes maybe has a smell.
If you liked this you'll love this th-cam.com/video/qFwcahcDzP4/w-d-xo.html (and I was there live, amazing - Craig has so much fun during the long crescendo). Great video - love the humour!
Hey Andy, I'm relatively new to your channel. I'm not a drummer myself but I am an avid music lover and your analysis of some of my favourite drummers keeps me coming back. Here's one I haven't seen you check out yet: The band is called Misery Signals and the drummer in question is Branden Morgan. I think you'll really dig his style. th-cam.com/video/rlXBOWf-DUE/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
If I remember the interview correctly from the Home Invasion Bluray, Craig was a session drummer who hadn't played live before joining Steven and was quite nervous about being in front of thousands of people. I'd say he did a wonderful job of overcoming those fears as he tears it up throughout the whole concert.
just saw him yesterday with steve hackett on seconds out tour live here in malta. his drum solo blew everyone away! and the drum sound in the theatre was asthonishing!
By the way: I forgot to say that Craig Blundell was the only person to immediately call out the late Prince as a total TOSS POT for smashing a borrowed vintage guitar on stage........ “Prince wowed crowds at the end of ‘Bambi’ by hurling his guitar to the ground. All well and good, except the 1961 Epiphone actually belongs to Captain Kirk Douglas, guitarist for legendary Philadelphia live hip-hop crew - and Jimmy Fallon house band - The Roots.Mar 7, 2013”
You should give a try to any Magma song (french Prog band from the 70's), with Christian Vander on Drums.... try this one : th-cam.com/video/FlJKKtgreqw/w-d-xo.html but I strongly suggest one of theire 40 min song like Mekanik destruktiw Komandoh, or the Defutura song... th-cam.com/video/s7mKh_5hyn0/w-d-xo.html
Magma is a phenomenal band but you really have to be in the right mood to enjoy it. As a bassist, I love the playing of Jannick Top and Bernard Paganotti. And Vander, of course, is legendary.
I'll echo a couple of the comments hear and say that Craig is a very busy drummer and i do prefer the musicality of Gavin Harrison. I saw Craig in a drum demo a while ago where he announced he was standing in for Marco Minneman and he did say that Steven Wilson did tell him to tone down on his performance. I would suggest if you want to hear in in full flight, listen to some of the stuff he has done with John Mitchel's Lonely Robot project or *Frost, especially the track Towerblock. There is a live performance of it on TH-cam somewhere and its an absolute beast of a performance.
Andrew if you read this comment I'm sure you have heard of nicholas barker his name has had to have arised amongst the drumming community 1 of Europe's most known and recorded,a plethora of session work live and studio productions as well hes fast has taste his fills and splash accents are rediculous hes known from dimmu borgir and cradle of filth yrs ago check him out he has a video of a cultural festival where he and 3 bagpipes go at it together with his onslaught if battery not only is he an amazing drummer hes also physically 1 of the biggest players out their period.I showed a friend a video of him and he told me totally shocked its like bruce lee , the pro wrestler king Kong Bundy from the wwe, neil peart and gene krupas DNA ended up in a centrifuge
Not even one of Craig's best. He's one of the fastest, most precise drummers I've ever seen. Here's one of my favs from his days with Frost*. th-cam.com/video/crpAZdbnl6c/w-d-xo.html
It's cool that you mentioned Gavin Harrison, he was the drummer for Porcupine Tree, for who Steven Wilson was their main songwriter and singer. Wilson, Blundell, Harrison and Minnemann are all crazy awesome musicians!
Craig is a monster player, I've been lucky to have had tutoring from him..I believe these drum parts were by Marco Min. Craig then took over the tour from Marco on the S Wilson line up. This was 5years ago.. Craig is even better now. Juat crazy brilliant playing! Took him to another level.
Craig is indeed a beast. Others have mentioned Frost; I recommend the live ("Dingwalls") version of the tune "Towerblock." Partway in, Craig and the boys have to duplicate a transitional section that's essentially "prog/dubstep," originally created via a lot of ProTools trickery that few of us ever thought they'd pull off live. We were so wrong; they effing nail it.
Proud to see a fellow Marine Bugler storming with his insane playing.. I am a Bugler in the RM Band Collingwood. We are the finest Regimental Band in the world, that is without question. Craig is a real credit to himself and the HM Royal Marines.. If I could be half the kit player that Craig is one day that would make me a hell of a player.
Craig became the replacement for Marco Minnemann for the Steven Wilson band. Marco was the original drummer on this album. That says something about being able to fill his shoes! Speaking of Marco, you gotta hear Drum For Your Life or anything by The Aristocrats. It's nuts. He's also really good at guitar, bass, and keyboard.
Check others Craig Blundell videos with Steven Wilson, he's awesome ! Another drummer I'd like to see on this channel is Aron Mellergård from Dirty Loops. Listen to "Work Shit Out" ;)
@@AndrewRooneyDrums very unique drummer, him and his friend domi make some awesome jazz. but his drumming style is so snare, kick and high hat heavy it realy reminds me of a electronic genres called jungle music and breakcore
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Lets not forget that not only Craig is a monster drummer, he also has to sits there and takes it to the chin from hundreds of crybabies who cannot tolerate the fact that he is not Gavin or Marco.
Good call. Takes it with good grace n’ all.
Yes that must be tiring....
I didn't realise the Gavin/Steven Wilson/Porucpine Tree connection when I made my comment.
But he isn't Gavin... I think Gavin would be surprised if he was. 😅
@@djyeah-nah9781 indeed.
Seen him 8 times with Steven Wilson, twice with Steve Hackett and once with his band, Frost.
Yep, Craig was hired on pretty short notice to fill the drum chair for Wilson's touring band due to Marco Minnemann's departure for a previously-booked tour of The Aristocrats (his band with Guthrie Govan and bassist Brian Beller)... so Craig had to endure a TON of crap from jackass fans for simply not being Marco. But to Wilson's credit, early on he pointed out to Craig -- who was having some confidence issues -- that he didn't need to try to BE Marco, and instead should play the parts the way *Craig Blundell* would. Obviously, he did exactly that.
Craig is one of the finest human beings in the music industry, as well as being one of the finest drummers
Fantastic Huw
Had the pleasure to chat with him after a SW concert in Cremona, dude was super chill. Really humble too, he was kind of embarassed by the shower of praise we heaped on him
I think I have a new drummer crush...
add regret number 9 to your list in order to complete the song its absolutley incredible
On who
@@behindthen0thing525 the album by Steven Wilson Hand.Cannot.Erase. Is terrific. Marco Minneman does the Album -Craig did the tours - both are great.
@@jonfromtheuk467 Love that album, still prefer Minnemann
Check out his live performance of the song Vermillion Core.
Blunders is an absolute beast. Dude's got more chops than a butcher's window.
HAHAHA!
Damn near a decade ago, I had the absolute pleasure of working with Craig for a Frost* gig (I was technical production manager for the venue)
He is one of the nicest, most genuine humans that I encountered in my time as a live music tech! I would have loved to have worked with him again, but an accident shortly after that removed me from the industry.
Absolute gent and a bloody good teacher of drums too
Bloody fantastic Keleigh! Looks like I'll have him on my podcast soon.... stay tuned!
@@AndrewRooneyDrums Awesome! I'll keep an eye out for it!
I loved to see Craig Blundell with Steven Wilson back in 2015 for the first time and I'm completely flashed when listening to him ever since. And he was phenomenal at the Steve Hackett show last year!
Thanks Silke!
Craig is one of the best. Check out his band Frost and literally everything from this album.
Great Eric!
For those who don't know... Steven Wilson = Porcupine Tree = Gavin Harrison. Steven just can't stand an average drummer after Gavin 😉
Totally! HAHA
Craig Blundell is a wonderwonderwonderful drummer!! I've seen him a few times with Steven Wilson, nail-straight, alwayson the mark, like a metronome, but he does make the drums sing. FLAM!!
Glad you finally picked a drummer whose music I can relate to, last few vid's were about speed, NOT about the noble art of stroking the drums ;-)
You are absolutely right John!!!
Superb player.
@Andrew Rooney Drums. I'm not one for the usual reaction videos, but this one shows you in genuine admiration of the subject, Craig Blundell.
I've known about Craig for a long time. He's the genuine article, hugely talented, humble, and the friendliest guy you'll ever meet. Unfortunately he always gets compared to Marco, purely by the drum snobs, that can't let go of the fact he Marco couldn't make the Steven Wilson gig, he had commitments to The Aristocrats, and ever since Craig has been in the drum position. I'm not dissing Marco, he's one of the most incredible players to grace the drums. For me it confirms how good Craig is. Steven Wilson thinks he's good enough to be there and Craig has the chops to be there.
You also need to check out Craig's work with Frost* and Lonely Robot. Frost* track Towerblock is a precision piece of production, but then watch Towerblock live from Dingwalls, where Craig replicates what was dreamt up by Jem Godfrey, Frost* mainman, in the studio, in a live setting.
Also Craig's earlier work that brought him to the attention of Jem & Frost*, Craig's own Drum & Bass album Dr Oktopus.
Thanks @Andrew Rooney Drums
Thanks for the great info. Looking forward to hearing more of him!
Glad you are finding out what I've known for a while. Craig is an incredible drummer.
Sure is Paul!
Saw this guy live with SW 4 years ago here in Australia. Holy moly he's a monster.
Yup absolute monster alright.
Makes it look scarily easy
I’ve seen Craig perform with SW multiple times; fantastically good.... Glad you featured him!
More on the way Nathan
Pink Floyd sound from possibly the animals or wish you were here albums,but I could be wrong.
Probably right there!
Craig Blundell is not only a fantastic drummer he is also a very kind and nice human being!
Yes. That's always great to hear!
Yo Andrew. You should check out Marco Minneman's playthrough of "Scavengers" by In Continuum on Drumeo. Effing nuts!
Thanks Tyler!
Watching you react to all these gods on earth, with all your facial expressions of admiration and spot-on comments literally makes my heart melt. That is some SERIOUS love for music and your instrument!
Cheers from Italy!! 😊
Hey Francesco! Thank you man!!!
I had a lesson with him. He even made the coffee. Top bloke and has worked HARD to get where he is and thoroughly deserves to be there.
Although a beast and awesome stage / tour player, his passion is teaching. I still have the charts he gave me to learn and practice them.
As soon as this COVID malarchy is finished and I’m back in Blighty another lesson looms on the horizon.
Awesome! Great stuff :)
I'd love to get a lesson from him also
The whole Home Invasion concert live at Albert Hall is insane 2 and a half hours of pure musical heaven.
I’m in love with his drumming. As a guitarist my two favs are Manu, Porcaro, Vinnie C and I’ve added Craig there. Just a freak.
As Steven Wilson introduces him at Albert Hall gig “the remarkable Craig Blundell”.
So good Markus
Ancestral from that show would be my pick to react his drumming. Incredible
Steven Wilson live in Royal Albert Hall. Craig’s playing will blow you away. Check out all of Steven’s drummers, Gavin is one of them.
Thanks Rob! Yes done a few Gavin vids. He's a monster :)
Especially Ancestral. The drumming is at insane level 😊
Blunders is also an Ex - Royal Marine, and still takes time to do drum workshops with young marching band drummers. A total all round great guy.
Wow Andy!
He sure is. I had the privilege of serving with him in the Royal Marines Band in Plymouth years ago. Amazing lovely guy and an amazing drummer 😁
Ummm, Black Light Machine?!
So you seem to love Craig Blundell, but how about this by him‽
th-cam.com/video/crpAZdbnl6c/w-d-xo.html
A song actually written by him on the drums: "The Raging Against the Dying of the Light in 7/8"
I hope you choose to have some fun with this one! 😁
Thank you Alex! Can't wait to see more of Craig
How is it you have not gotten to Benny Greb, yet?
Hey, one of you Grebfriut faithful...send Andrew a good track.....
One of my faves!
Look back through the vids and you'll find an interview I did with him!
Craig is another one of Steven’s hired guns and his chamber is fully loaded. I do not believe he was the drummer on the original recording.
This is quite something
I prefer Marco Minneman's performance on the original song
Yup
Oh wow. I need to check it out!
@@AndrewRooneyDrums yes you do!
@@AndrewRooneyDrums Marco Minneman is a Marco Maddeman
and I prefer Craigs - each to their own. :-)
Do yourself a favor and listen to the full song known as Home Invasion/ Regret #9. The studio version is fan-freaking-tastic and Regret#9 is one of the best modern instrumental pieces PERIOD.
Yup I'll have to get to it!
Craig is an absolute drumming machine, in the positive way! I saw him a couple off times now with SW. But you have to be damn good when somebody is used in having Gavin Harisson and Marco Minneman backing you up, like SW is. Speaking off him, Marco Minneman, saw him with The Aristocrats. Three absurd talented mucicians playing because they just want to play, and guess what... The are freaking good at it, look at this and watch Marco taking it after 5:45. Really, it doesn't get any better!!....... th-cam.com/video/QPtOkHi4F2U/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Twan!
Yeah I'm blown away brother!
Steven Wilson is amazing, he produced many Opeth albums, so check them out as well
Thanks Jared!
I am a rock and doom metal listener and this guy can absolutely play the drums with heavy beats and go right into smooth drum sound with precision that is flawless,from what I see.
You got it! He's killer
If you see that, try "Alien Hip Hop" 's Planet X song !
Thanks Karja!
You didn't do the full song of Home Invasion/Regret #9! :( Man as a guitarist I was SO SO SO looking forward to watching your eyes bulge at the guitar solo. I know you must have heard of Guthrie Govan as I know you know he plays with Marco Minneman, but if you've never seen him play guitar, wow mate he'll change your outlook on every other guitarist! And regret #9 was a solo he did on the first take for Steven Wilson, there's a video of it on youtube and it's just insane.
Hey there. My link (as sent by patron) ended there!
Looking forward to more :)
Well, actually... Guthrie wasn't in Wilson's band by this point. Early in Wilson's Hand.Cannot.Erase tour both Marco and Guthrie had to leave for a The Aristocrats tour, so Wilson hired Craig and guitarist Dave Kilminster (a regular with Roger Waters's band, where he has to play the role, as he describes it, of being David Gilmour's "stunt double") to take those spots, and on pretty short notice at that. That said... Kilminster is as much of a monster on guitar as Blunders is on drums, and turned in plenty of fiery solos on Regret #9.
@@aka.Mr.French could have at least done the studio version then! The guitar solo completes the track. I know Andrew knows who Marco is but I'm not sure he's ever heard Guthrie and I just really want to see what happens when a drummer hears him for the first time, I already know that guitarists either sell their guitar or use them as coffee tables after hearing him
HAHA sad old man. YES! Glad you liked it! Thanks!
Unreal man. Holy S**T
Serious player
craig posted your video on his FB page
Yes I saw that!!!
You have to try these:
* Léo Margarit
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* Yanic Bercier
th-cam.com/video/A-FwFWx1NNc/w-d-xo.html (new)
th-cam.com/video/u_m46Yc9vJg/w-d-xo.html (old)
Here is an AMAZING drummer for your listening pleasure. Dave Langguth: Great Drum Spot with Kim Mitchell. th-cam.com/video/1UNO9Xoi5to/w-d-xo.html
Craig is not only a stunningly good drummer, he's also a real gent and a great musical ambassador. Check out some of his work with the band Frost*, too...
Thanks Gareth. Will Do!
Craig was recommended to Steven Wilson by both Gavin Harrison himself as well as John Mitchell of Frost*.
Seen him numerous times with Frost*, Steve Hackett, Steve Wilson and drum demonstration events. Great guy and a great drummer.
I think Craig is an outstanding drummer, and those 'attacking' him because he is not GH are just ignorant in my view. Yes, GH is sensational, yet I personally have always enjoyed Craig's work whenever I have seen him play live, when he is always superb. Steven Wilson sure has worked with incredible musicians for sure
That Craig is one bad mother...
Yes Clay. I love it
Hey Andrew, great reaction! As a big fan of Craig and his earlier band Frost* I posted your reaction on his FB and he really enjoyed your reaction video :-)
Check his post here....
facebook.com/craigblundelldrums/
Please check out either Black Light Machine or Milliontown videos by Frost* Amazing band and music!
Regards from Sweden, Carl Lyckman
Please watch Ben Andersons cover of Cinema by Skrillex... Pretty please with a 🍒 on 🔝.
Craig is such a special drummer! I really like his adition to the band (Dave's also)...
I strongly suggest listening him playing with frost*!
Or his video playing with polyrhythms in his kitchen th-cam.com/video/UnPGjzx2SX8/w-d-xo.html
He's the BEST - you should see Craig with Steve Hackett too!!!!!
Can't wait Debbie!
@@AndrewRooneyDrums th-cam.com/play/PL6zlJAilFzkR05RLo4ZzaL39A-CnOFIFi.html
I have seen him 3 times with steve Wilson and twice with steve Hackett - so good...
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Blundell is great drummer, a Professional Sessionist i think but is more known as his e-drumming sessions before play with Wilson.I think G.Harrison is very difficult to copyed but yes maybe has a smell.
If you liked this you'll love this th-cam.com/video/qFwcahcDzP4/w-d-xo.html (and I was there live, amazing - Craig has so much fun during the long crescendo). Great video - love the humour!
Very jimmy chamberlain those fills love it !
Great drummer mr blundell
Hey Andy, I'm relatively new to your channel. I'm not a drummer myself but I am an avid music lover and your analysis of some of my favourite drummers keeps me coming back.
Here's one I haven't seen you check out yet: The band is called Misery Signals and the drummer in question is Branden Morgan. I think you'll really dig his style.
th-cam.com/video/rlXBOWf-DUE/w-d-xo.html
Cheers!
Craig Blundell nearly has Gavin Harrison’s dynamic precision but 1/64th note earlier on the beat, like Gavin with a full bladder on cocaine
Because some guys named Marco: check out this one - th-cam.com/video/LfC36XZ5Ojc/w-d-xo.html (blues fuckers live)
You should check out some of Craigs vids on the Roland V Drums playing jungle and and drum and bass I swear he has 8 arms !!
Also done some gigs with Steve Hackett. Superb drummer.
By the way, checkout the Guthrie Govan guitar solo, GG is just off the charts talent wise
just subbed great vids man keep it up! also pleaassee check this out youll love it trust me: The Faceless - Planetary Duality - Drum Cam
Original drums by Marco Minneman on Hand.Cannot.Erase
I like Craig a lot since I heared him in Frost, but we should give credit to Marco Minneman the original Drummer of this song.
Dude! This is the Roland Demo guy! Lol. This guy is awesome!
If I remember the interview correctly from the Home Invasion Bluray, Craig was a session drummer who hadn't played live before joining Steven and was quite nervous about being in front of thousands of people. I'd say he did a wonderful job of overcoming those fears as he tears it up throughout the whole concert.
Wow that's interesting Tim. Thank you
LOL! I love the fact that Craig posted this on his Facebook page. The admiration must be mutual :D
Hey Nick! Yes hoping to have a good chat with him soon!
Marco Minnemenn vibe, because he wrote the groove
He's now plating with Steve Hackett.
'literally perfect sound - it doesn't get any better than this' - hit the nail on the head!
Hey Melanie! Thanks!!
just saw him yesterday with steve hackett on seconds out tour live here in malta. his drum solo blew everyone away! and the drum sound in the theatre was asthonishing!
100% agree.
I was floored live
He's from ROLAND E drums
Really a top class drummer, to say the least.
Craig is an absolutely incredible player and one of the nicest people around. Hope he goes out with SW again!
Great stuff Oscar!
By the way: I forgot to say that Craig Blundell was the only person to immediately call out the late Prince as a total TOSS POT for smashing a borrowed vintage guitar on stage........
“Prince wowed crowds at the end of ‘Bambi’ by hurling his guitar to the ground. All well and good, except the 1961 Epiphone actually belongs to Captain Kirk Douglas, guitarist for legendary Philadelphia live hip-hop crew - and Jimmy Fallon house band - The Roots.Mar 7, 2013”
I hate the smashing gear shtick.
Pathetic
Matt Halpern - Periphery - "22 Faces" Drum Playthrough
Thanks Patrick!
th-cam.com/video/xtL4BKozMv8/w-d-xo.html
You should give a try to any Magma song (french Prog band from the 70's), with Christian Vander on Drums.... try this one : th-cam.com/video/FlJKKtgreqw/w-d-xo.html but I strongly suggest one of theire 40 min song like Mekanik destruktiw Komandoh, or the Defutura song... th-cam.com/video/s7mKh_5hyn0/w-d-xo.html
Magma is a phenomenal band but you really have to be in the right mood to enjoy it. As a bassist, I love the playing of Jannick Top and Bernard Paganotti. And Vander, of course, is legendary.
It's Minnemann's drum parts that are being covered. Brilliantly, but nonetheless
Thanks Johan!
That keyboard part is straight out of an Alan Holdsworth jam. Gorgeous. Even the drumming is a bit Wackerman
70's funk like Herbie Hancock? Well, Adam Holzman on keys played with Miles Davies.
Oh nice!
I'll bet Craigs feeling quite FLAMboyant in that groove ;)
HAHA!
And an absolute gentleman too.
I'll echo a couple of the comments hear and say that Craig is a very busy drummer and i do prefer the musicality of Gavin Harrison. I saw Craig in a drum demo a while ago where he announced he was standing in for Marco Minneman and he did say that Steven Wilson did tell him to tone down on his performance. I would suggest if you want to hear in in full flight, listen to some of the stuff he has done with John Mitchel's Lonely Robot project or *Frost, especially the track Towerblock. There is a live performance of it on TH-cam somewhere and its an absolute beast of a performance.
Sounds great Steve!
ya Craig is a fucking beast.
You should check out Craig's TH-cam. It will melt your brain.
HAHA! I bet!
Andrew if you read this comment I'm sure you have heard of nicholas barker his name has had to have arised amongst the drumming community 1 of Europe's most known and recorded,a plethora of session work live and studio productions as well hes fast has taste his fills and splash accents are rediculous hes known from dimmu borgir and cradle of filth yrs ago check him out he has a video of a cultural festival where he and 3 bagpipes go at it together with his onslaught if battery not only is he an amazing drummer hes also physically 1 of the biggest players out their period.I showed a friend a video of him and he told me totally shocked its like bruce lee , the pro wrestler king Kong Bundy from the wwe, neil peart and gene krupas DNA ended up in a centrifuge
Thanks for the recommend!!!
Dude you need to check out Dan Presland from Ne Obliviscaris! Incredible speed but also lots of feel and control
Thank you!!!
I'm a huge fan of Flight of the Conchords. Not many fans over here in America
What!? It's the best thing to come out of NZ!
Not even one of Craig's best. He's one of the fastest, most precise drummers I've ever seen. Here's one of my favs from his days with Frost*.
th-cam.com/video/crpAZdbnl6c/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Phil!
It's cool that you mentioned Gavin Harrison, he was the drummer for Porcupine Tree, for who Steven Wilson was their main songwriter and singer. Wilson, Blundell, Harrison and Minnemann are all crazy awesome musicians!
Craig is a monster player, I've been lucky to have had tutoring from him..I believe these drum parts were by Marco Min. Craig then took over the tour from Marco on the S Wilson line up. This was 5years ago.. Craig is even better now. Juat crazy brilliant playing! Took him to another level.
Love the tee shirt! Flight of the Conchords are AWESOME and Hilarious! Wish more people in America knew about them.
Ha! 'Home Invasion' It's a Magnum P.I. episode
Get to the chopper boys!
Awesome vid!!!!!!
Craig is indeed a beast. Others have mentioned Frost; I recommend the live ("Dingwalls") version of the tune "Towerblock." Partway in, Craig and the boys have to duplicate a transitional section that's essentially "prog/dubstep," originally created via a lot of ProTools trickery that few of us ever thought they'd pull off live. We were so wrong; they effing nail it.
Proud to see a fellow Marine Bugler storming with his insane playing.. I am a Bugler in the RM Band Collingwood. We are the finest Regimental Band in the world, that is without question. Craig is a real credit to himself and the HM Royal Marines.. If I could be half the kit player that Craig is one day that would make me a hell of a player.
Craig’s work with Frost* is likewise phenomenal. He’s part of a new trio called Trifecta with other SW tour vets and they have stuff coming out soon.
So much power and precision! I guess that’s what comes of being trained by the Royal Marines Band Service
Craig became the replacement for Marco Minnemann for the Steven Wilson band. Marco was the original drummer on this album. That says something about being able to fill his shoes!
Speaking of Marco, you gotta hear Drum For Your Life or anything by The Aristocrats. It's nuts. He's also really good at guitar, bass, and keyboard.
Thanks so much Randy!
have seen him live with Steven Wilson on the Raven Tour in germany. No more words needed, you already spotted out, that this man can play!
Complex but open however plays the melody ! Hats off awesome
Check others Craig Blundell videos with Steven Wilson, he's awesome !
Another drummer I'd like to see on this channel is Aron Mellergård from Dirty Loops. Listen to "Work Shit Out" ;)
Can't wait to see more!
@@AndrewRooneyDrums This one is awesome th-cam.com/video/u-E6QS--Gfs/w-d-xo.html
Travis Orbin - Zylgrox.
Thanks!
Please react to “Chris Turner - 40 Roll”
You left the final part out....!?
Hey there! That's where the video stopped on the patrons link :)
this dude needs to see JD Beck zildjian live , up there for preformance of the year!!
Yes I do!
@@AndrewRooneyDrums very unique drummer, him and his friend domi make some awesome jazz. but his drumming style is so snare, kick and high hat heavy it realy reminds me of a electronic genres called jungle music and breakcore