The guy is just absolutely impeccable. He’s so gifted-technically, but he’s sooo sooo musical and tasteful. He’s just a boss. The only thing better than his playing, is his shirt selection. The man’s wardrobe game is on point.
When was the last time you saw Steve Smith and it wasn't mind blowing? For me about 30 yrs ago. Probably I was just too young to realize my mind was blown. Amazing every time!
WOOOOOWWWWW!!!! Ok 2 things, Chucks ARE the best shoes for drumming! And watching a master with as much class, finesse, AND innovation as Steve makes me EXTREMELY proud to be a musician, who's favorite instrument is... THE TRAPSET!!!!!!!!!!!
although he is very good and maybe even exceptional, his solo sound like a practice session, there is no train of thought just a string of practiced routines
The guy is just absolutely impeccable. He’s so gifted-technically, but he’s sooo sooo musical and tasteful. He’s just a boss. The only thing better than his playing, is his shirt selection. The man’s wardrobe game is on point.
hehe
Glad I'm not the only one who thinks he's the best dressed drummer.
nawww thats not a gift! Thats just plain ole hard work!
The technique that Steve Smith demonstrates in this particular piece is just out of this world... Props to the others musicians as well!
for the young people learning how to play the drums, STEVE SMITH IS AN EXCELLENT ROLE MODEL !!!!!!!!!!!!
What a beautifully constructed solo - you could follow the melody all the way through it! A perfect marriage of technique, taste and musicianship.
F C Burgner yeah after I read this I went back and listened
When was the last time you saw Steve Smith and it wasn't mind blowing? For me about 30 yrs ago. Probably I was just too young to realize my mind was blown. Amazing every time!
Steve has been in the good as it gets club for most of his life. Just amazing. Great band and great drum sound!
This guys is amazing. Steve smith is one of the best in the entire world.
Amazing hands its incredible how this guy never stop to grow up his skills.
Hard work brings great achivements.
He channelled Louis Bellson, Ginger Baker and John Bonham in that solo......Just perfect!!
this the best video ive ever seen from steve in a straight ahead setting! Amazing!
Steve Smith is a genius, time passes and he always surprises!
I really don't get those 18 thumbs down. Who would dislike this?
Steve added a little John Bonham "Rock & Roll" finale there. Awesome!
I noticed that too. What a "cool" factor!
Oh shit, I missed that.
WOOOOOWWWWW!!!! Ok 2 things, Chucks ARE the best shoes for drumming! And watching a master with as much class, finesse, AND innovation as Steve makes me EXTREMELY proud to be a musician, who's favorite instrument is... THE TRAPSET!!!!!!!!!!!
there are many greats out there.. this guy is as good as it gets.. just an amazing player
Makes everything look so easy. Touch and feel are the o/s. Brilliant.
¡ONE OF A KIND. STYLE, FEEL, TOUCH, DRUMS OF PASSION!!!
Those flams between the snare drum and feet were crazy. Sounded very cool my favorite part. Never heard that before. Cool!
Thank you for your comment, I just wrote a similar post at another solo of him. It left me speechless to hear bass drum flams!! Incredible.
Man oh man how I enjoyed this on Sunday Morning, Fathers Day 2018....... Thanks Steve, Zildjian, Sonor, and Tony and Vinny!!!
On of the very greats !!! .. come on Steve !!!
Steve Smith uno de los mejores de todos los tiempos !!!
Love those slick flams nice and quick.
A complete masterclass right there ! awesome ! thanks for posting ! Cheers from brazil !
HELL YEAH! Bebop... nothing like it. Everyone's grooving and in the pocket too...
Unfassbar gut! Und dann der Spaß an der Musik ... Danke, Jungs!!!!!!! :-)
He doesn't need journey . keep moving forward . Great band .
I really loved this composition and arrangement! This is like the highest level of musicianship on the planet!
One of the best ever.
Thank you Steve Smith. In awe!
Steve Smith and Zildjian .. what a pair
That one handed roll at about 7:04 had my tongue on the floor. Jeezuz, when did Steve Smith get so fucking good?
3:13 there's just something so tasteful about this moment
Yes...all the way to 3:26.... Beautiful!
It is Tony Monaco on a Hammond B3.....what more do you need to know? The BEST!
Rather see Steve with this group than Journey these days.
The intro reminds me of Tony Williams Lifetime with John McLaughlin and Larry Young
Fantastic band.. Steve, unlike some of his peers, has still got it in spades..
Amazing musicians!!!
sin duda alguna uno de los más grandes de la historia!
Simplemente impresionante!!!
Steve "Flam" Smith
Go Steve Smith & the Groove! 🎶
We all know Steve Smith was a pirate in a past life !
this is awesome though !! noice
We all know Roy Wooten was a drummer in a past life !
Atuação fenomenal de Steve Smith!!!
Acho que foi a melhor de todas que já vi até hoje!!!
😱🙏🎉🥁🎶✨🎧
marvelous as always
correction on my last post.. there are a very SMALL number truly great drummers.. this guy is right at the top.. he is simply amazing
drums are tuned perfectly ...
Amazing Music!!
Absolutely remarkable!
Fantastic
Yaaa Tony! Just like jimmy!!
こりゃすげーや。勉強になりました。
Yes, he is a complete drummer.
excellent sound
Legend
incredible
Happy to be the first comment to say: "Yeah cats!"
Brilliant!
Guys! Check Steve's interview at our channel!
Energy and control. Not an easy blend to master.
love it!!
9:55 ¡¡¡wow rock and roll john bonhan break...!!!!
This is so goddamn good I can't stand it.
right around 1:29 for a minute or 2 it reminds me of the Ten Years after Undead album, But once these guy kick it into gear it no longer does
Drummers like Steve Smith should be demoing your cymbals, instead of some dude in a compressed mix where it all sounds the same
Sensacional !!!
man that lick at like 3::18! Whew!
can someone explain the fill/ cross over at 6:37?
Groovy!
Don’t stop...believing.
wow..
Man - l ALWAYS KNEW STEVE SMITH had “IT” - but GEEZUS - he can SWANG LIKE A BIG BITCH TOO!!! God bless ‘em... incredible.
good
Professor X playing drums!
I was thinking Walter White
anyone hearing through headphones? how the hell the mixing engineer panned this guitar? Seems to be coming from behind and far right
Самый лучший Стив Смит !!!
He looks emaciated.
I agree, hope his health is okay
The guy is a monster .. notice how 'easy' he plays ..
Sticksmanship highest order
Do you even flam, bruh?
This should be on a t-shirt.
Gee do ya think Steve learned anything in drum corps?
God on dums
although he is very good and maybe even exceptional, his solo sound like a practice session, there is no train of thought just a string of practiced routines
This song was in a march style, so his solo was very much like a classic drumline.
He has a bucket load of tricks from the vast practice he's done so he shows it...
well I guess Steve Smith can play
Kind of a tasteless use of double bass at the end, but not entirely unexpected either.
Steve Smith is the excellence of execution. I had the privilege of seeing him up close. I about melted in my seat!!! Lol
Tasteless... Are you serious
The only thing I can say about this video is....I still hate offset lugs on any kit
first?
Steve Smith is amazing but what he tried with Journey is a bit skeevy.
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