Harvey Mason Performs "Chameleon" by Herbie Hancock
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Released in 1973, "Chameleon" is a popular funk tune composed by Herbie Hancock in collaboration with Harvey Mason, Paul Jackson, and Bennie Maupin. The track later evolved into a jazz standard in 1974 and has become a staple for small jazz ensembles.
Harvey told us the main drum groove was born straight from the bass line. He wanted to follow closely with the bass instead of providing a simple backbeat overtop. If you're craving to learn it, we have a course inside Drumeo where Harvey dissects his popular grooves and explains his approach behind creating them.
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Ahhh love his light touch and dynamics
Superb playing, nice to hear a musical drummer from time to time they are rare these days.
Many years ago, probably around 1988 / 1989, I went to a drum clinic with the drummer in the band I was in. Cuz Bassists and Drummers should hang out socially. (He is one of the most important friendships I ever had in my life.) And Harvey Mason was there, in Montclair, New Jersey.
I left that clinic suddenly realising how much could just be done on a hi-hat. He was amazing. There were many drummers there that day. Rod Morgenstein was one of the nicest of them, such a kind guy and amazing musician. He was in Winger at that point, but you wouldn't have known it by the way he was with people. Warm, engaging, smiling, never refused a photo or autograph. I left that clinic not only realising Harvey Mason was going to impact the way I looked at, and heard drums forever, but also that Rod Morgensein is cool in my book. Super cool.
I kinda got brought to this listening to the Ohio Players "Love Rollercoaster" and the bass/kick drum work of James "Diamond" Williams. Who was a kick drum ninja. I'd love Drumeo to take a look at his drumming, because he was really doing great things with them between 1974 - 1980.
This looks as relaxing as it feels
A Master Drummer.
He doesnt hit drums, he plays them
taps em. gently rubs em. pats their back.
Touch. Beautiful touch.
Amen to that!
every little sound is so purposeful.
Dayummm!!!!! Can’t believe you guys got Harvey Mason this is so cool!!😁😁
Loved this track. It's always fun to have a close up drummer view of a great player playing to a great track! :-)
Dynamics, everyone, dynamics!
Hands of butter...the scariest ghost notes on the planet.
IMBÉCIL
@@nicoferrerovsky9976 what a fucking idiotic answer was that??
Spooky ghostnotes
Benjamin Vasquez how bad is your grammar?
Looks up "ghost notes" *
Always loved this song, and I always thought it had a great drum part, to see singing play it 👌
Mr Mason 🎶💝🔥
MASTER OF THE DRUMS UNIVERSE
Damnnnnnnn GoooooooooooD!!
6:11 love that groove
Syncopation master. Yeahbaby
I remember Harvey Mason with the hit "groovin' you".
His pocket is insane!!!
Harvey Mason ,Jeff Porcaro, Carlos Vega, John "JR" Robinson, Steve Gadd Vinnie Colaiuta, Shannon Forrest, Keith Carlock, Jurim Moreira, Carlos Balla, Albino Infantozzih, Marcelo Brasil, Jorge Brasil and Pepa D'elia my favorites Drummers !!!
Amazing watch the master work! The main snare sound is very distracting, it sounds like its in a differetn room for some reason. Not getting this choice but man i could watch this king play everyday!
sheesh! greaaaaasy!
Mason is a great influence on me
This groove couldn't be chiller if you put it in the freezer.
Lol!!
Художник❤
What are the side drums.and that crisp sound what kind of snare is that anybody know?
All about taste.....
LOOK AT HIS HI HAT FOOT HOPPING 16th NOTES !!!
WOW 😮
If it sounds that good like this, imagine if the snare had been recorded properly
Saw someone else had made a similar comment. To me the snare sounds fine when played softly like that. Its probably meant to sound like that in this particular setting.
The small snare sounds really cool too.
@@pontusmalmstrom1055 the problem is the crazy amount of compression that drumeo puts on all of their drum recordings. In most of their videos ghost notes are very difficult to hear, whereas here, where they knew ghost notes were gonna be essential to the sound they kind of neutered the sound of that snare drum simply to try to emphasize the ghost notes, but in turn killed his ability to really showcase his dynamic range on it. You can see the same thing with the ride cymbal, you can barely hear it when he’s playing softer notes.
Finally a tutorial where someone plays it correctly lol
Dat snare rattle though
May be the got too close
Especie multicolor.
Meanstheyhavebeenliving inacavewithnomusicatall
the snare has a distortion effect?
Played like only Harvey could.
Well this vell?!
😩
I love that Harvey is still doing his thing. 71 years young and smooth as butter. Drummers of every genre owe a big debt of gratitude to his contributions to drumming and music.
This is as smooth as it gets. Those ghost notes are out of this world...
Harvey is the master of smooth drumming ! I agree , he doesn't hit the drums , he plays them !
That’s not chameleon
When your neighbors complain about the noise...
I was his neighbor for 17 years and grew up with his youngest son max. Great people and never any complaints. He had his own studio above their garage.
What is the deal with all the “When…” comments? They say nothing and seem to just be an attention-seeking cliche on YT. 🤷♂️
@@skiphoffenflaven8004 chill dude, i was like 15. i hate those kind of comments now lol
Instead of being the dark lord, Voldemor T performs at the ambassador room at the Paramus Holiday Inn with a combo. I.e. Voldemor T and the Bridge and Tunnel 3.
@@shalupailaWhy does neighbor have to complain? 🤔
I was in the mood for a good practice session today, then, I watched this video....now I'm eating a whole pizza pie, and won't look at the drums for at least a week. Harvey is smooooth!
Dumb. You should be inspired by this. Maybe drums aren't for you
@@justinrensel8518 Chill out, brother, it was a joke. I love drumming and I love drummers like Harvey. Peace!
My b
Harvey wants you to get up and drum! 😁
Very smooth drumming! Never seen a flat top hi-hat like that before
It’s like a flat hi hat
@eivjpelzolz he was talking about the shape of the hihat but I'm sure everyone cares that u think you play like him lol
@@tdrum21 a flat hat
@@tdrum21 Or a hi flat, whichever you prefer
Sabian ha done way ago; EQ hats. Deen Castronovo used for some time
OMG! He never ceases to amaze me with those ghost notes and subtle rolls in the midst of the groove. Been a fan of Harvey over 40 years. Never gets old.
He is one of the masters of subtle rolls in the midst of the groove!
Remember playing this in highschool jazz band.. wasn't as smooth
Lol I'm in highschool, were playing this
@@sethcheong1048 nice. have fun grooving
Haha ikr xD
Stunning performance! Fantastic control and dynamics, truly outstanding! Take note people, this is REAL drumming!
I met Harvey at Guitar Center in 1984 when I was 16 and had been playing drums for a few years already. He was such a gentleman giving tips on sticking technique there at the register when he was buying some gear. I will never forget it. I am glad to see him still going strong after all these years. My drum teacher at the time said he was one of the greatest drummers in music and I have always felt that wat to this day.
Marking time in 16ths on the left foot. You betta Go Man!!
no! it's just foot parkinson!
I noticed that. Incredible
He's killing those ghost notes (pun intended).
What a feel, what a depth, what a musicality! Such an amazing and outstanding musician!
Its not about playing loud or hard but only about grooving!!!
#old black chinesse drummer
This reminds me on why I took up drumming this is pure feel and art, not hitting but feeling the kit, so much soul just wonderful.
Well said.
hope he turned the step counter off
Every accent is so impactful. Such a full, textured groove
Play-along track on VicFirth, your welcome :)
KugiPanchi - Dude, you’re supposed to wait for us to say thank you. So . . . . thank you.
Where's the freakin Lysol??!! Harvey is just too damn funky! One of my all time favorite drummers growing up and apparently he's STILL "got it". And the ghost notes are insane!
Love Harvey, but that snare..sounds like ALL bottom mic to me!!!
It’s really 1 dimensional compared to the rest of the mix, so yeah.
Exactly what I felt. Proud of my ears to have caught that within few seconds ✋😝👍
True, I think it’s a cool vibe, though. Makes me think a little boom bap
Our new generation of drummers can learn from this legend. Drummers today makes a lot of noise. Learn young once....soft hands and passion makes the sound. 🔥🎵
indeed
He makes it look so easy and effortless!
wow. this just explained the original recording! Harvey adds this relaxed VIBE / pocket. doesnt KILL those hits (like i do) but slowly builds them until the last one. thank you Drumeo....this is epic & old school.
Holy shit he is one great drummer. I could practice for a year straight and not get this
4yrs of music college degree played in one song...
Smoother than a mayonnaise sandwich.
I may not the greatest connoisseur, but that was the best drum performance I’ve actually seen, I’m speechless ; BRAVO!!!
Most in the pocket drummer ever check him out on 'You And Music' from Places And Spaces by Donald Byrd
Not only a drummer, but a a great musician !
Such a master musician!!! Thanks for the music Harvey!!!
The sound of the main snare throws me of. The mic on the snare side is too loud.
Man, that was some tasty drumming!
Definition of finesse and smoothness I'd aspire to be this relaxed and in the pocket as this man. Those ghosts notes are so nice.
Only the finest grooves when Harvey dons his shiny, white shoes.
That's just beautiful. Great song, great drumming. Shivers...
Wow, this sounds wonderful and VERY smooth!!! So nice!
The bottom snare microphone is too loud in the mix. Great performance from Mr. Mason.
Smooth drumming, but the sound of the main snare is absolutely horrible and ear-piercing. It really really hurts me, listening to that snaredrum. Absolute turn-off. Sadly.
I feel a longing for those days..Harvey's great drum performance is alive & well! 👍
What's happening there? Is that a real drummer? Harvey, you are a national treasure by all means..
Man, those cymbals sound so nice.
The whole kit sounds amazing, including the THREE snare drums.
Great. Cameleon mixed with Butterfly's mood
Id say every week or 10 days this groove makes its way through my consciousness. A chameleon curse...could be worse.
Same here. Have revisited this video many times since it was posted. Starting to actually hear more and more how some of the phrases are built up not for note. Will probably need a few more years to fully understand and appreciate the complete myriad of details of his playing.
This performance is insanely good, and he pulls it out of his hat, just like that.
Same - this groove and really the whole head hunters album … such a drumming masterpiece
I gotta say that Harvey is one of the smoothest drummers out there.
You've got a very smooth effortless movement around the kit.
Not normally my type of thing but I can see your clearly into the groove and that's enough for me to enjoy the video.
His ghost notes are so clean it's driving me nuts
I feel like now a days we drummers focus a lot on trying to play really complicated and flashy rhythms. But this is something else. This performance teaches us about instinct and feel. This is miles better than what drummers Instagram or TikTok are trying to convey. This is the vibe that I want to incorporate into my playing.
Harvey 'The Mase' Mason. When I heard Head Hunters as a young drummer I realized that this is art and Harvey was the artist. He is truly an amazing talent an inspiration!
Man, you can learn alot from that!!!!!!!
What a nice recording quality
It sounds like the main snare drum has only the snare mic on.
When you are afraid of touching the drumset
but you still touch it
He doesn’t tough the drum set. He caresses it. So sexy.
foreplay is important
In guitar center. Lol
First; it proves that you actually don't always have to "hit" the drums, second; give it a try yourself, see how hard it is !!!
He's my GOAT... such calculated but relaxed precision and feel. ~ian
This is what happens when you get new heads and cymbals at the same time
All you older drummers that quit...buy a set and start playing again. Harvey is better than EVER!!!
i want to learn from him.. im noob korean drummer..
That hi-hat flatter than my girlfriend
Magnificent.
He just finessed those drums
Hell yeah he is 72 years now.
I never really listened to him enough and I regret it. It will be fun finding that stuff now.
Living legend, y'all!
He’s doing ghost notes on the kick!
Watching this with my Improv student. Both of us blown away. Love the way it combines elements of Watermelon Man in the intro and outtro. Thank you Harvey! Keep going, man!