You are massively underrated. People often say John Bonham or Buddy Rich when asked about their favourite drummers. I always say Benny Greb and Carter McLean.
I usually hate drum solos, but your drum solos sound so tasteful and melodic, they are just so much fun to listen to and they tell a story that I can relate to. Thanks man!
I agree about "drum solos" but when you have drummers of Carter's caliber it becomes more like a composition as opposed to a solo. Solos are what simple rock drummers do.
I'm with you on this, lots of drum solos have no accents or movement, just overkill... i.e. lack thought/dynamics, but yeah, Carter's stuff is always actually going somewhere, expressing something other than hyperactivity, saying something.
It's all about playing the drum and cymbal, not just hitting it to get the note. Some people just have "the touch" while the others don't. And I think it's the natural born approach to everything, something that can't be taught
TH-cam was created specifically for this man. You’re literally one of my favorite all time drummers. I admire you too much to be jealous of your playing. Wonderful as yooje.
You know Carter...if everyone in the world woke up and listened to one of your drum solos every morning....there would be world peace! Just sayin'!! Always a joy to hear you do what you do and love how you do it. You inspire me to dig deeper into my soul when I approach solos. I always did your mastery of dynamics. More drummers should understand how important that is when it comes to playing. It creates a better "storyline" and gives the solo somewhere to go...it's not about getting locked in ...it's about being fluid. And it creates a more interesting solo. I remember seeing Buddy Rich solo when I was in high school. He did this tour just for schools. I'll always remember the "drum solo" he played for us that didn't involve any drums...he did the most incredible solo with cymbals only. He used his left hand (traditional grip) at the bottom high hat and swish around the top high hat...everything he played from the bell of ride to the chokes on the crash to the delicate rolls on the splash was tied together with full command of dynamics. Best wishes, Carter.
Carter, incredible sir. Your dynamic artistry, grooviness & excellent sticking is extremely inspiring. Thank you. You are a masterful master musician. Imho, one of the finest musicians I’ve experienced. Stay great buddy. Continued artistry in motion to all. D
I just got the same exact cymbals. Took a while to find the right weights. I went for the heavier ones and glad I did. Perfect bells and not too washy with good stick definition. The hats are amazing.
Uhh, those were my first kind of pro drums!! Mine were burgundy sparkle! Uhh I just expanded them up with a 22",16" + 13" toms.I loved those two sets! One for practice the bigger set for gigging .In 1972 I switched them out for a set of custom all maple Slingerlands!!!! Now those drums were awesome!! Still got them!
Your feel is out of this world man. Youre one of the reasons i practice the way i can do. Plenty of drummers with mind bending chops in my area but nothin like you. I hope in a few years i can have anywhere close to the same effect as you.
I expect you could a get a pair for ~£600 new in UK Fair whack, granted. Though actually less than various of arguably of similar calibre though (new K con / Sabian artisan / meinl foundry etc)
Wow, I've been following your videos for quite some time, and I believe I've commented a few. Your playing is so tasteful and musical, it's a real inspiration! Can we please appreciate the level of technical prowess of the singles/doubles roll at @4:40 !?! Blown my mind how smooth and seamless the transition is! Outstanding!
Hi Carter. First of all congratulations, I love listening to your playing. Can you explain to me how to tune a 12” tom and a 14” floor tom to sound like that? What specific sounds should the drumheads be tuned to (reso and batter)? I will be very grateful for your help and advise. Regards, Paweł
Man, you have always been a great drummer. But, I have got to say that, this particular kit, has brought you to life. Please, keep playing....No matter what. Thank you for reading, Carter. Happy Holidays. Love and Respect. ❤️🎼🥁👍🏼. Trent
Those are beautiful drums, but the way Carter plays I think he could make my 1st kit, Percussion Plus brand sound like butter. What a touch this man has on the instrument.
Really masterful playing, as always. Your rolls are outstanding. Have you done a technique video about it? I have a '66 down beat silver sparkle with a '68 jazz festival. I'm really loving that gold sparkle!
very fluid playing- beautiful sounds ! Q: I have '68 Ludwig 3 ply Standard 100 drum...it came with a generic 20 strand steel snare wire that sounds really tinny and over-bright- ....should I switch to a 12 or split 16 strand? I want to bring out more of the shell tone and mellow out the brightness.
3 weeks ago I got a ‘66 club date, with 67 acrolite, and 66 zildjian cymbals from the original owner. No extra holes, but I’m waiting on new hoops in the mail
Your Drum solos are INTERESTING, because you can tell a Story... Also,you must of worked a long time on your RUDIMENTS in order to play in this fashion.(Very inspiring) Tx.J.p.
You are massively underrated. People often say John Bonham or Buddy Rich when asked about their favourite drummers. I always say Benny Greb and Carter McLean.
Have a go at Jojo Mayer too. Crazy stuff...
@@BixenteFabregas yeah him too, forgot to mention. The three legends of modern drumming.
Joel Morgan, Chris Collis and Jon Theodore are my all time favorite drummers
I would also add Max Sansalone. He really helped me appreciate simple groves. Dude has a massive obsession with sounds.
And Billy Martin!
Those transitions between singles and doubles at 4:40 are smooth as BUTTER. Wow wow wow.
SERIOUSLY!!!! god level work lol
Ain't it crazy!?! I love watching him play.
Buddy Rich plays better tbh
@@SWAET. purely opinion
Duuude 🏆
Thanks Rob 👍🏻👍🏻
I usually hate drum solos, but your drum solos sound so tasteful and melodic, they are just so much fun to listen to and they tell a story that I can relate to. Thanks man!
This drum solo tells me the story, that I cannot play drums a shit despite I thought I can.
@@tahditon9408 🤣🤣🤣 I feel you!
I agree about "drum solos" but when you have drummers of Carter's caliber it becomes more like a composition as opposed to a solo. Solos are what simple rock drummers do.
I'm with you on this, lots of drum solos have no accents or movement, just overkill... i.e. lack thought/dynamics, but yeah, Carter's stuff is always actually going somewhere, expressing something other than hyperactivity, saying something.
It's all about playing the drum and cymbal, not just hitting it to get the note. Some people just have "the touch" while the others don't. And I think it's the natural born approach to everything, something that can't be taught
TH-cam was created specifically for this man. You’re literally one of my favorite all time drummers. I admire you too much to be jealous of your playing. Wonderful as yooje.
I love when he just casually tunes/retunes the drums while keeping the beat.
Matching wristwatch I notice. Also, goes without saying, that that kit must feel incredibly happy with the way you make it sound.
Beautiful work Sir... Love it!!!
You know Carter...if everyone in the world woke up and listened to one of your drum solos every morning....there would be world peace! Just sayin'!! Always a joy to hear you do what you do and love how you do it. You inspire me to dig deeper into my soul when I approach solos. I always did your mastery of dynamics. More drummers should understand how important that is when it comes to playing. It creates a better "storyline" and gives the solo somewhere to go...it's not about getting locked in ...it's about being fluid. And it creates a more interesting solo. I remember seeing Buddy Rich solo when I was in high school. He did this tour just for schools. I'll always remember the "drum solo" he played for us that didn't involve any drums...he did the most incredible solo with cymbals only. He used his left hand (traditional grip) at the bottom high hat and swish around the top high hat...everything he played from the bell of ride to the chokes on the crash to the delicate rolls on the splash was tied together with full command of dynamics. Best wishes, Carter.
Carter, incredible sir. Your dynamic artistry, grooviness & excellent sticking is extremely inspiring. Thank you. You are a masterful master musician. Imho, one of the finest musicians I’ve experienced. Stay great buddy. Continued artistry in motion to all. D
Carter "perfect tone" Mclean!!
I’m hearing some Bruford influences there! Saaaaaweetness
I like his hat and glasses ,they go well with the kit....
Sounds incredible nonetheless. As always, Carter plays like I would love to. Inspirational!
4:39 this long roll into that slick little groove was sweeter than a nun's dream.
OH MY GOD I JUST LOVE THE WAY YOU PLAY AND THE WAY YOU SOUND.
I just got the same exact cymbals. Took a while to find the right weights. I went for the heavier ones and glad I did. Perfect bells and not too washy with good stick definition. The hats are amazing.
They're calling for sure...I'd need a heavier main ride...maybe 26-2700 grams...and a Signature 22 china with rivets...done.
Uhh, those were my first kind of pro drums!! Mine were burgundy sparkle! Uhh I just expanded them up with a 22",16" + 13" toms.I loved those two sets! One for practice the bigger set for gigging .In 1972 I switched them out for a set of custom all maple Slingerlands!!!! Now those drums were awesome!! Still got them!
Nice old kit... Superb playing!
So much to learn from such a small demo! Wow!
Please keep posting videos!!!
It doesn’t matter what it is as long as it’s you playing!!!! I’d love to just go through all your collection
Beautiful drums and playing!
Never boring, relaxes me in a way
c'est super musical ! Merci Carter !
Thank you very much Carter for posting another great video of your incredible way of playing this beautiful instrument!
Those singles to doubles transitions!
man, he is so smooth. your the man Carter, there's 2 Carters now
That was brilliant 👏👏👏 i could lisyen to those Ludwig's all day lpng
Great tone. Reminds me of all those great Blue Note records from the 60s.
I played a gold sparkle club kit touring with a blues band back in mid 2000s. Great kit!
Amazing drumming coupled with amazing Istanbul cymbals
Beautiful! This kit sounds really nice.
Wow! I love your style! I wish I could play like that!
What a joy to hear you play
Wow !! Fantastic drumming 👍
Sounds excellent and you rock. So glad I found your channel. Love the way you leave the drums wide open!
I love the sound of this drum, it is fabolous
Your feel is out of this world man. Youre one of the reasons i practice the way i can do. Plenty of drummers with mind bending chops in my area but nothin like you. I hope in a few years i can have anywhere close to the same effect as you.
200% LOVE FOR YOU & YOUR DRUMMING CARTER 🧡🧡🧡🧡 Me and my cats can listen this all day. Love you
Those 2 cymbals combined are worth more than my car.
Awwww mate... 😢
I expect you could a get a pair for ~£600 new in UK
Fair whack, granted. Though actually less than various of arguably of similar calibre though (new K con / Sabian artisan / meinl foundry etc)
Fire! As always from drum GAWD, Carter McLean.
Awesome kit (and cymbals), fantastic drumming, as usual...!
Masterful. Well done!
Brilliant. Definitely need to play the pink panther intro on that kit. 😁
That kit sounds DIVINE!....Says this drummer.I love the lugs on it.
Amaizing job Man.. You have tons of talent, musicaly, technic and the sound its perfect.. Awesome
Immaculate tuning as always!.......this, is music!
Great demo of some beautiful Club Dates ! ;:-)
Love doubles with mallets-nice job!
Needs more cowbell! Nice kit! Nice playing! My first kit was a 1966 Ludwig Club Date Black Diamond Pearl. Brings back memories!
Seriously man, that was incredible!
Wow, I've been following your videos for quite some time, and I believe I've commented a few. Your playing is so tasteful and musical, it's a real inspiration! Can we please appreciate the level of technical prowess of the singles/doubles roll at @4:40 !?! Blown my mind how smooth and seamless the transition is! Outstanding!
Great to see you letting rip Carter! Drums and cymbals sound perfect!
Hi Carter. First of all congratulations, I love listening to your playing. Can you explain to me how to tune a 12” tom and a 14” floor tom to sound like that? What specific sounds should the drumheads be tuned to (reso and batter)? I will be very grateful for your help and advise. Regards, Paweł
Man, you have always been a great drummer. But, I have got to say that, this particular kit, has brought you to life. Please, keep playing....No matter what. Thank you for reading, Carter. Happy Holidays. Love and Respect. ❤️🎼🥁👍🏼. Trent
Silky smooth drumming. I thought I was quite decent till I heard this fella back to the practice kit!!!
Nice 👍 grove bro! Awesome
that us a perfect sounding snare
Inspiration for days... weeks... months... even years.
Damn, that was killer! Drums and cymbals sound great as well. Thanks for the inspiration. 🖤 🙌
Awwwwwwwwwwwwww man!!! That kit sounds delicious!!!!!!!!!
Great playing 🥁👍
Those drums sound like butter. 🧈
Those are beautiful drums, but the way Carter plays I think he could make my 1st kit, Percussion Plus brand sound like butter. What a touch this man has on the instrument.
Carter letting off some steam!!
2:04 Grand Canyon groove.
***Edit: couldn't leave without noting the mega funk at 4:47. great performance man, from start to finish
Mister Carter. Escucharle me hace amar más todavía este instrumento. Quiero tocar como usted!!
Wish I had just one of those kits and half your skill sir! Very nice as always!!!
Watching big thin cymbals wobble makes me chub…😍
just great, I'm thrilled...
woah, I have that System of Colours chart on my wall too! thats awesome
The kit sounds 👌🏼
That kick sounds so sweet and musical.
Brilliant!
Maybe I could play this if I turn my Tom upside down? Love the playing and that Kit. The sound is excellent and the cymbals match perfectly.
Doing the Ringo on Ed Sullivan move with the "upside down" tom.
Holy. Just, like...holy.
Creative beast 💪
Mega bad ass drum sound!
That 6 lug pioneer is impressive..💪
Love your tuning, drumming, and how you record your kit! The drum beats you are playing are killer!
Floor tom roll at 4:05 WOW. so cool.
Loving that Elvin shirt Carter. And of course your playing too.
Jaglag.com cool shirts 👍🏻
Phew! That was awesome, dude!
Nice sound. I wish I could afford nice audio equipment like yours.. Great job..
You sound great!
Seamless single strokes into the double open rolls... like that ,
Gorgeous New Old Kit! Hope you kept the Red Sparkles.
Really masterful playing, as always. Your rolls are outstanding. Have you done a technique video about it? I have a '66 down beat silver sparkle with a '68 jazz festival. I'm really loving that gold sparkle!
very fluid playing- beautiful sounds ! Q: I have '68 Ludwig 3 ply Standard 100 drum...it came with a generic 20 strand steel snare wire that sounds really tinny and over-bright- ....should I switch to a 12 or split 16 strand? I want to bring out more of the shell tone and mellow out the brightness.
straight eargasm
3 weeks ago I got a ‘66 club date, with 67 acrolite, and 66 zildjian cymbals from the original owner. No extra holes, but I’m waiting on new hoops in the mail
Ugghhh! I sold one just like it last year and now I'm kicking myself!
Fxxx, Sounds Great! You and the Set.
Great bro, thanks
Amazing as always!
I'm never this early in any videos
damn,
this is so TASTY :) !
I have to go home and practice!
Sounds killer...looks like Strata 1000's for my Club Dates....Jazzfest or Pioneer for the snare?
Outstanding Carter and where do you keep finding such pristine club date kits!
Your Drum solos are INTERESTING, because you can tell a Story...
Also,you must of worked a long time on your RUDIMENTS in order to play in this fashion.(Very inspiring)
Tx.J.p.