Alex Van Halen did this as a multitrack. He was asked in an interview what his hardest song to play was, and he said this song because he can't recreate what he did in the studio
That's class from Alex telling the honest truth about his toughest song. Only the best have the confidence to tell it straight out like that. Kudo's Alex.
The ppl who dont like him are jealous. El Estepario is the best. He leaves the flow of the song alone, just adds things at appropriate times. Hes a master.
What gets me the most I think, is that he's just so on point. He could make a living just on his money shots alone, they're so precise. Even his rim taps are consistent to the point that if I didn't know better I'd swear were from a drum machine -- guess they are, since he IS a machine. The limb independence as well...!
Hello from Valencia Spain there thousand of reactions about him but yours for me are one of the best becouse your experience into the music is amazing Thank you and good luck with your channel
This guy is so damn good! He spends so much time for practice and it shows in spotlights!!! And to have his videos for lessons offered for free, he is the definition of influence!! Great reaction once again!! Great commentary as always.
I initially found him via his shorts and instantly fell in love with his challenges by subscribers. He is the cleanest drummer not affiliated with a famous band I have ever seen!!!!
Man, I'm so glad I'm not a percussionist. Many don't like the word "GENIUS", well I'm sorry for many, but this guy is a "GENIUS". I have been studying music since I was 7 years old, and never in my student or work life have I seen anyone play like that, I have seen exceptional percussionists, I have seen incredible ones but this man is a "DEMON" playing the drums, literally. The great violinist Nathan Milstein once said, "Either you can play it, or you can't play it," as simple as that. El Estepario is an ABSOLUTE GENIUS, and in his immense modesty he encourages us that it is possible, but it is a lie. Understand that for that genius it is normal, and what we see seems impossible to us, for him it is normal. We are facing a phenomenon of nature, a Failure in the Matrix. For me he is the best in the world. But that is my modest opinion.
The Best this guy is out of this world man 100% Another Level set the bar very high for all the drummers out there 👍🏼 This just my humble opinion I’m not a drummer
Jeff, I had always heard that the beginning of this song was actually a recording of Eddie's Ferrari exhaust system and then Alex came in to supplement. I don't know if that is true or not but that is what I was told. Thanks for reacting to it.
I go to a reaction video to hear YOUR reaction and comments. If someone wants to listen to the song straight through then the video is out there. So I enjoy your commentary and enthusiastic enjoyment. This is a great version of Hot for Teacher and as good or better than the original to me. Last point. Lots of folks want him to join a band and he has in the past, but why? He has an immense, worldwide audience and the freedom to pursue his creative urges as his own boss in his own home. In a full time band, he'd have to do exhausting tours and be constrained to holding down the beat and regurgitating the same content night after night. I think it's cool that he has the courage to pursue his own vision and inspire others along the way. Kudos!!!
Hi I am maybe late to the party but the initial part of the drums, originally done by recordin I think a Harley Davidson - so that is not a drum but an engine running - that is what he ment
I remember reading somewhere that the intro is from Eddie’s lambo. Just did a quick search and found this: According to producer Ted Templeman, the first five seconds of Alex’s drums are not drums but the exhaust of Ed’s Lamborghini. He said engineer Donn Landee found a way, after much tinkering, to match the drums to the sound of the idling engine. With space being an issue at 5150, Alex used an electronic Simmons drum kit to cut out any bleed-over.
The very, very intro is in fact a Harley shovelhead motor - hence the irregular pattern. It's not until everything is combined that it flows into the smooth rumble of the Miura's Jota V12 (an inherently balanced, and therefore VERY smooth engine).
@@spdcrzy Who told you it was a Harley? The people that made it (producer and Alex) said it was a cold start on Eddies car. How would you know how they made it, but they don't?
I dont play drums but i noticed how many different grips he used and how quickly and smoothly he would switch them. Not sure if this is a common thing, but I would think it would be hard, especially while playing that.
@@timcummings6581 it’s a multitrack of FOUR different bass drums mixed together to sound just like the exhaust of the Harley exhaust. It could very well be that Alex used a bass drum sample for the four bass drums because he was a Simmons guy back when Simmons were the hexagonal pad kings
The intro to "Hot for Teacher" is one of the most recognizable drum intros in rock music. It features a rapid, double bass drumming pattern played by Alex Van Halen. The sound is reminiscent of a revving motorcycle engine, and it's a showcase of Alex's technical prowess on the drums.
Another great reaction Jeff and yeah, had the same thoughts about Eddie. I don't think there's a rock guitarist playing today that doesn't owe something to him and Hendrix. I was gonna ask you what an "exhaust" was but I see you are as clueless as me? Never heard anyone mention that before El Estepario. I too may need to do a little homework. Love your reactions Jeff but I think/hope you know that!
It’s funny the nerds that think he’s over the top. That’s the point. It’s small minded to think he couldn’t play in a rock band. Bands would love to have him.
He's terrific...the best drummer I've ever seen. If you are looking for something new?>>>> Rammstein!? Maybe you'll start with: "Ich tu Dir weh" recorded at Madison Square Garden New York!?
💦🥷🫵🏼”🤍”💦🍎👁️Teacher 10:12 💦Truly 💦Care more than any other of seen, so Patient Kind Willing to do whatever it takes too , meet your student where they r. 💦know wonder u have some many students. 💦☝🏼🙏🏼🕊️🌈🌏💦Thank u☺️🐝✨🐝🐝🐝🐝
Maybe, but I'd like to hear him play with a band. This is showing great technique, but the drums must not prevail over the other instruments, but be the metronome
@sergiovigna9956 he played for the spanish rock band Saratoga. Check it out, hes a fine band drummer. His channel is also not a music channel, its a drum channel.
@@sergiocovelli So you are saying you paid Van Halen on monies earned from this video? How do you determine how much money this video made you. It's not like you are selling tickets. You gain viewers. No other YTuber I know is allowed to post songs without being sign-up and authorized to do so. So then, you have contracts in place with all the bands/songs on your channel? Most do not including Rick Beato and they find themselves demonitized, cancelled or sued.
Alex Van Halen did this as a multitrack. He was asked in an interview what his hardest song to play was, and he said this song because he can't recreate what he did in the studio
That's class from Alex telling the honest truth about his toughest song. Only the best have the confidence to tell it straight out like that. Kudo's Alex.
Damn, out of the dozens of drummers I've heard play this song, this dude is the ONLY one that at least equals AVH. Amazing Job!!!!
The ppl who dont like him are jealous. El Estepario is the best. He leaves the flow of the song alone, just adds things at appropriate times. Hes a master.
What gets me the most I think, is that he's just so on point. He could make a living just on his money shots alone, they're so precise. Even his rim taps are consistent to the point that if I didn't know better I'd swear were from a drum machine -- guess they are, since he IS a machine. The limb independence as well...!
This is what you get kids practicing 8 hours a day , amazing dedication to the craft and it shows with every drum stroke .
Adore the look of pure joy you have watching him play. I am the same way.
I don't think even Secretariat could keep up with that gallop for that long!
😂🤣😂👏👏👏
Hello from Valencia Spain there thousand of reactions about him but yours for me are one of the best becouse your experience into the music is amazing
Thank you and good luck with your channel
This guy is so damn good! He spends so much time for practice and it shows in spotlights!!! And to have his videos for lessons offered for free, he is the definition of influence!! Great reaction once again!! Great commentary as always.
WE love what this guy does !!! The best of the best , a lot of fun watching him everyday ⭐️👏👏👏
I initially found him via his shorts and instantly fell in love with his challenges by subscribers. He is the cleanest drummer not affiliated with a famous band I have ever seen!!!!
Thank you for support El Estepario - I think he’s a genius. He has totally turned me on to drums and I really enjoy your reactions to his videos.
Genius gifted and talented
Man, I'm so glad I'm not a percussionist.
Many don't like the word "GENIUS", well I'm sorry for many, but this guy is a "GENIUS".
I have been studying music since I was 7 years old, and never in my student or work life have I seen anyone play like that, I have seen exceptional percussionists, I have seen incredible ones but this man is a "DEMON" playing the drums, literally.
The great violinist Nathan Milstein once said, "Either you can play it, or you can't play it," as simple as that.
El Estepario is an ABSOLUTE GENIUS, and in his immense modesty he encourages us that it is possible, but it is a lie.
Understand that for that genius it is normal, and what we see seems impossible to us, for him it is normal.
We are facing a phenomenon of nature, a Failure in the Matrix.
For me he is the best in the world.
But that is my modest opinion.
Love your reaction. Your happiness listening this killer song is infectious!
The Best this guy is out of this world man 100%
Another Level set the bar very high for all the drummers out there 👍🏼
This just my humble opinion
I’m not a drummer
Great stuff. Have you gotten to check out any of his hand pan videos? I quite enjoyed them. Every thing he puts out seems to be mind blowing.
This is the best drummer on planet earth.
Oh, thanks for leaving in the last part of his video! That's something people don't usually do, but it helps him a lot. So thanks for that! :)
Jeff, I had always heard that the beginning of this song was actually a recording of Eddie's Ferrari exhaust system and then Alex came in to supplement. I don't know if that is true or not but that is what I was told. Thanks for reacting to it.
How good was that! Brilliant.
Do more reactions, you're not gonna regret it.
Intro was made on drums, with track support, emulating the harley engine, if I'm not mistaken.
Another excellent commentary jeff enjoyed it thanks😃 and the cover was great.
Thanks for this video....I share the tickled feeling 🤭 he's so great to watch......great tribute to the band Van Halen.
I go to a reaction video to hear YOUR reaction and comments. If someone wants to listen to the song straight through then the video is out there. So I enjoy your commentary and enthusiastic enjoyment. This is a great version of Hot for Teacher and as good or better than the original to me. Last point. Lots of folks want him to join a band and he has in the past, but why? He has an immense, worldwide audience and the freedom to pursue his creative urges as his own boss in his own home. In a full time band, he'd have to do exhausting tours and be constrained to holding down the beat and regurgitating the same content night after night. I think it's cool that he has the courage to pursue his own vision and inspire others along the way. Kudos!!!
You get it 100 percent Nancy! 🫶🫶🫶
This dude is off the hook! I have zero rhythm but he fascinates me.
Hi I am maybe late to the party but the initial part of the drums, originally done by recordin I think a Harley Davidson - so that is not a drum but an engine running - that is what he ment
I really, REALLY hope Alex has seen this cover somewhere, somehow. He must be so, so proud.
I'm Here , I stayed and I am Amazed !!!!!!!! GREAT SHOW !
I remember reading somewhere that the intro is from Eddie’s lambo. Just did a quick search and found this:
According to producer Ted Templeman, the first five seconds of Alex’s drums are not drums but the exhaust of Ed’s Lamborghini. He said engineer Donn Landee found a way, after much tinkering, to match the drums to the sound of the idling engine. With space being an issue at 5150, Alex used an electronic Simmons drum kit to cut out any bleed-over.
Wow, that is soo cool!!!🔥😃
Wow, now that's fascinating and honestly just sounds so Van Halen. Thanks for the info.
The very, very intro is in fact a Harley shovelhead motor - hence the irregular pattern. It's not until everything is combined that it flows into the smooth rumble of the Miura's Jota V12 (an inherently balanced, and therefore VERY smooth engine).
Wow, thank you!@@spdcrzy
@@spdcrzy
Who told you it was a Harley? The people that made it (producer and Alex) said it was a cold start on Eddies car. How would you know how they made it, but they don't?
I dont play drums but i noticed how many different grips he used and how quickly and smoothly he would switch them. Not sure if this is a common thing, but I would think it would be hard, especially while playing that.
He does change grips and yes drummers do , do that as well. He just mastered all of them and uses them when need be.
Brutal no hay palabras mejor quédate alex
Mejor que alex
The EDDIE VAN HALEN of Drumming CRUSHING Alex Van Halens BEST DRUMMING!
Not positive but on the original it sounds like a sample of a Harley exhaust in the beginning and gradually the drums come to the forefront.
@@timcummings6581 it’s a multitrack of FOUR different bass drums mixed together to sound just like the exhaust of the Harley exhaust. It could very well be that Alex used a bass drum sample for the four bass drums because he was a Simmons guy back when Simmons were the hexagonal pad kings
Bigger Is Better right Estepario? ;-)
Love the Epic! in the Kit, his humor and those Alien skills 👍
The original song was an exhaust sytem they used a harley to get that sound.
The intro to "Hot for Teacher" is one of the most recognizable drum intros in rock music. It features a rapid, double bass drumming pattern played by Alex Van Halen. The sound is reminiscent of a revving motorcycle engine, and it's a showcase of Alex's technical prowess on the drums.
I would say "idling" rather than revving.
I think it was either the engineer or producer for the record that said it was actually a Eddie's Lamborghini.
@@TierRune I heard that too but, Labo's don't sound like that.. Big block Chevy maybe... Sounds more like a Harley to me. But who am I???
Another great reaction Jeff and yeah, had the same thoughts about Eddie. I don't think there's a rock guitarist playing today that doesn't owe something to him and Hendrix. I was gonna ask you what an "exhaust" was but I see you are as clueless as me? Never heard anyone mention that before El Estepario. I too may need to do a little homework. Love your reactions Jeff but I think/hope you know that!
He's talking about the sound from the exhaust system on a car. Some say it's from a Lamborghini.
He's an octopus 🤘🏴
Originally played with an exhaust system by Alex VH
you should check out Eddie live in Amsterdam 1995 .. The song Amsterdam !!
You gotta do his blinding lights cover…
that's awesome
It's a Harley or a funny car with a cam
.= intro exhaust
I brought my pencil!!!!!
check out his cover of MUSE ( kings of cydonia ) it will blow your mind
Jokes on everyone. He's AI 🤣🤣🤣
This guy is an absolute monster and I'm a huge fan
Originally was an exhaust… like an open header idling hot rod
👏👏👏
It’s funny the nerds that think he’s over the top. That’s the point. It’s small minded to think he couldn’t play in a rock band. Bands would love to have him.
He's terrific...the best drummer I've ever seen.
If you are looking for something new?>>>> Rammstein!?
Maybe you'll start with: "Ich tu Dir weh" recorded at Madison Square Garden New York!?
💦🥷🫵🏼”🤍”💦🍎👁️Teacher 10:12 💦Truly 💦Care more than any other of seen, so Patient Kind Willing to do whatever it takes too , meet your student where they r. 💦know wonder u have some many students. 💦☝🏼🙏🏼🕊️🌈🌏💦Thank u☺️🐝✨🐝🐝🐝🐝
He said exhaust!!!! Like car exhaust!!! Seriously?
It was a harley motorcycle
This is not playing the drums, but pure exhibitionism, useful online for doing visualizzazione. I think so. Anyway, great technique
You are soooo wrong...
Maybe, but I'd like to hear him play with a band. This is showing great technique, but the drums must not prevail over the other instruments, but be the metronome
@sergiovigna9956 he played for the spanish rock band Saratoga. Check it out, hes a fine band drummer. His channel is also not a music channel, its a drum channel.
AVH was a rock god!
It's a car
I thought you cannot use more then 3 seconds of original music.
Royalties go to Van Halen automatically.
@@sergiocovelli So you are saying you paid Van Halen on monies earned from this video? How do you determine how much money this video made you. It's not like you are selling tickets. You gain viewers. No other YTuber I know is allowed to post songs without being sign-up and authorized to do so. So then, you have contracts in place with all the bands/songs on your channel? Most do not including Rick Beato and they find themselves demonitized, cancelled or sued.
His time isn't all that great and I heard a few messups
I don't think so!
Please post your version.
All the better! Shows he's human.
He's GREAT, enough said.