In his last Drumeo Live he said “Screw up BPM! It must be FPM, feel per minute. In the place I played the only click you could’ve heard is BANG! from a pistol” Something like that. He is so cool 😎
If you ask Tony Coleman how long he’s played with BB King, he’ll tell you “since I was a size 18 waist”. I heard him say that to someone interviewing him while walking through Casino Rama in Orillia, Ontario several years ago. Funny guy! Phenomenal drummer to boot.
My grandfather used to play this song/album when taking me to school. I didn't know how good that I had it until I grew up, following my grandfather's and BB King's passing. Such an iconic song!
When I was in a blues band a few years ago. I studied this track forever to get every accent correct and I will never play this song any different. I love the sound of the pause on the snare. Was always my favorite song to play live.
Fun fact: I met TC at a small music festival about 15 years ago. He was happy to talk drums with me and was such a cool and nice guy. I’ve been asked before if I’ve ever met anyone famous and he is the only person that comes to mind.
When you hear or read about jazz players saying “know when not to play” this is what they are talking about. I know it’s more blues and rock, but he’s leaving out a natural snare hit on the beat to emphasize it when it’s there and let the song breath. Just beautiful
To me, Queen and Pink Floyd always had that factor as well, compared to some other bands, with drummers (as well as other band members) who might not have played super flashy stuff, yet always in the pocket, solid things that FIT the music.
Thanks Tony and Drumeo , I am playing this in four days time and now I finally got the start sorted . A lot better then our guitarist telling me "it's just rat a tat tat tat ".
I always played this tune slower and didnt club out the bass drum so much. I wanted the vox and guitar to take the limelight more than the drums...and a little more slowly to make the groove heavier. That is what is cool about blues...you can play the songs the way you feel they should be played.
The version I like best has a timing that styled from jazz grove. And it ls that’s echoing the places the melody moves That’s the lilt with a stretched out timing from the swing/jazz effects. Openings where 4/4 timing doesn’t have them. Without them to stretch it out in places it’s too fast feeling. Even when the actual hits are correct. Am I wrong? Could be. But.
See when you listen to blues they don’t use any electronics maybe electronic keyboards but they don’t use electronic drum kits. They use acoustic realistic drum kits and if you listen to modern blues they still use acoustic drum kits. That’s why the blues became before all the music now old school blues is rock and bluesand babbling whatever
Молим о помощи у всех неравнодушных людей. Сыну поставили страшный диагноз, острый миелодный лейкоз костного мозга. На операцию требуется более 4 миллионов. Вся информация на канале 😥😥
If you’re a drummer: Being in the pocket means being exactly on beat. Your timing is basically perfect. You sound like a click track that can’t mess up. The opening fill is just that, the fill that’s played as the song begins before the natural beat takes over.
If you’re not a drummer: Timing is the most important thing in music. Everyone from your band members to the crowd will have to follow the drummer no matter what. The pocket means perfect timing. Or as close to perfect as the human ear can hear. So you play the basic groove/beat as close to perfect timing as possible. A fill, is literally “fillling” up your pocket with more beats. Throw in something special that departs from the basic beat but still stays on time. If you’ve never tried it before, look up “the basic drum beat” here on youtube. Learn that basic “1, 2, 3, 4” and then after 4, try something special and make sure you return to the basic beat on 1.
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The sound of that snare is incredible.
My thoughts exactly
And there's no tip on his stick.
@@jessecerasus9621 He's holding it upside down to have the larger end hit the drum
@@jakekatzsound I know.
Nice head, tuned up, miked & mixed well, & played with the butt end of the stick.
He sounds even better with those sunglasses on!
In his last Drumeo Live he said “Screw up BPM! It must be FPM, feel per minute. In the place I played the only click you could’ve heard is BANG! from a pistol” Something like that. He is so cool 😎
Love this guy. He has an amazing aura on the drums and as a person. Cool dude, amazing drummer and teacher!
Love how he talks about all the nuances of the drumming on the original recording.
If you ask Tony Coleman how long he’s played with BB King, he’ll tell you “since I was a size 18 waist”. I heard him say that to someone interviewing him while walking through Casino Rama in Orillia, Ontario several years ago. Funny guy! Phenomenal drummer to boot.
My grandfather used to play this song/album when taking me to school. I didn't know how good that I had it until I grew up, following my grandfather's and BB King's passing. Such an iconic song!
It seems like we never fully appreciate what we have until it's gone (for good) :(
Saw BB King live around 2010. It was incredible. Before BB came on stage, the band just jammed for like 20 minutes. Insane musicians.
When I was in a blues band a few years ago. I studied this track forever to get every accent correct and I will never play this song any different. I love the sound of the pause on the snare. Was always my favorite song to play live.
Fun fact: I met TC at a small music festival about 15 years ago. He was happy to talk drums with me and was such a cool and nice guy. I’ve been asked before if I’ve ever met anyone famous and he is the only person that comes to mind.
When you hear or read about jazz players saying “know when not to play” this is what they are talking about. I know it’s more blues and rock, but he’s leaving out a natural snare hit on the beat to emphasize it when it’s there and let the song breath. Just beautiful
To me, Queen and Pink Floyd always had that factor as well, compared to some other bands, with drummers (as well as other band members) who might not have played super flashy stuff, yet always in the pocket, solid things that FIT the music.
Tony is one cool dude! Very nice man and always willing to share his knowledge. If your a blues player, you really need to listen to Tony.
Love B.B. King, Charlie Musselwhite, Gary Moore, John Lee Hooker, etc! Blues man! And i am 90% into metal, but love blues, since i was a kid.
Thanks Tony and Drumeo , I am playing this in four days time and now I finally got the start sorted . A lot better then our guitarist telling me "it's just rat a tat tat tat ".
I’ve been struggling with a solid opening for over a year. Can’t wait to dive into this deeper and feel more confident!
ur guitarrist know rat shit about drums
I saw bb king about a decade ago in winnipeg. It wasn't the longest concert but he had hilarious stories. This song hit so hard.
That was so smooth! The great Bruce Lee said .... " be like water" And it applies to everything !
People underestimate how hard it is to play a strong consistent groove like this. Just as hard as nailing all the fills on a Rush tune.
My dad loves this song. I am going to show him this today!
Legendary song. Makes me happy everytime I hear it.
The kick is crucial
Evolving
I love his comment "you play in the pocket and you get something in your pocket"
Love this guy. He's chilling and vibing and got that groove down. Thanks....❤
Just beautiful, favourite song, loved the walkthrough of the drum part. You were nicely tucked into that pocket.
*SIMPLES,OBJETIVO,SEM FIRULAS...SERVINDO A MÚSICA!*
*TOP!!!*
Incrível.
Em 2023 tive o prazer de assistir ao vivo essa lenda da bateria.
Um show inesquecível.
What an amazing personality. And what a groovemaster.
This is a boss level song.
His kit and playing is sooo 👌 RIP BB King.
Oh yes,deep feel and pocket is the goal. Way back when I saw B.B. the drummer and bass player were hitting it just right!
That backbeat just slaps.. Like a sample every time.. 💥🔥
Insane snare sound 😮
Yeah, that kit and style of play is like the definition of Boom Bap. Sounds amazing.
So even on his hits it's scary how good he is. Hope I can get to a level close to this one day
I wonder was this the day I visited the studio. Tony sounded on 🔥
Legendary.He inspired me as a drummer!
Right on! 🎉
Bello/Magnifico.😭👑👑👑👑👑👑
Loved every second of this!
100% rather have a tight and groovy drummer than a showoff👍🔥
Video 50 of commenting until Drumeo makes a "Best Rudimental Drummer of the Year" award category
That kit is beautiful
Nice one Tony .Lovely groove.Ace playing .Very very tasty!
Cheers Drumeo.
Best Blues song ever ! ❤
A beautiful groove!!✌️🇺🇲
Glued it together
That drum groove is nice . Love it.
The glasses just made him sound fresher 🙌🙌👏👏
That song is so cool my man had to wear shades to play🔥🔥
1. Bm7 ( 4 Bars ) 2. Em7 ( 2 Bars ) 3. Bm7( 2 Bars) 4. Gmaj7 ( 1 bars ) 5. F#7 ( 1bars ) 6.Bm7( 2 Bars )
Yes the legend is back, move away everyone!
Great song
Amazing
The thing about the intro fill: as a pianist It would throw me right off every time :-)
I always played this tune slower and didnt club out the bass drum so much. I wanted the vox and guitar to take the limelight more than the drums...and a little more slowly to make the groove heavier. That is what is cool about blues...you can play the songs the way you feel they should be played.
🔥🔥
Wonderful lesson
That groove 👌
I never knew there was a version of this song without Tracy Chapman! To be fair, only BB album I've listened to is Dueces Wild lol
❤ it!
Man, this is a masterclass.
Between this guy and Suger foot oooweeee
great player
My first band covered this tune. I lived in Detroit and my neighbor was a chick who was 14 at the time who could JAM on guitar.
brilliant! ❤
Great tight sound .. does anyone know what size cymbals Tony plays, can’t find anything online.
Sound great 👌
❤❤ I Love it how play those drums. I always want set drums when i was younger. My dadd y no way. Iwas so upset. Peace & Love Sexyp
Great video.
Hey TC don't forget about your friends down at UP
Where’s the Brann Dailor video?
amaziiinggg
That snare
Gracias
What Snare is that ? Whoa
Please make freely available the broadcast from Brann Dailor (Mastodon), which was recently on the channel.
The version I like best has a timing that styled from jazz grove. And it ls that’s echoing the places the melody moves That’s the lilt with a stretched out timing from the swing/jazz effects. Openings where 4/4 timing doesn’t have them.
Without them to stretch it out in places it’s too fast feeling. Even when the actual hits are correct.
Am I wrong? Could be. But.
🖤🖤🖤
All those guys just did their thing. All the over-analysis today of simple "feel" is completely facile.
FOR ALL YOU YOUNG CROWD THAT PLAYS AND TUNES THE SAME
👂🏼 LISTEN UP NOW THAT'S HOW YOU TUNE A SNARE 🥁 👂🏼
It is impossible for me to listen to this and NOT MOVE! Bob my head and sway my body.
Just like they used to say about James Jamerson - he's so far behind the beat he's still on the last song! 😉
Thank u drumeo, u guys fill my heart❤
Thebananastore123 is now watching
Just like BB playing less is more
Cool
Can y'all please do a "Genius behind Bill Ward" video soon pleaseeee???
Really feel like people over look him and his approach
I thought I saw one up the other day... I may have dreamt that though
🔝
⚙️⚖️🙏
That snare is pure filth.😮
Bill Szymczyk..... The Producer. Google this Man.
Gotta put those sunglasses on to get serious.
Класс… 😍👍🏼🥰👍🏼🌟🔥🌟🔥🌟🔥🌟🔥🌟🔥🌎🌍🌏💫
Wow, this is great!
The secret to his groove is the sunglasses!
Y’all sleeping on Carter Beauford. Where is his “genius of” series???
See when you listen to blues they don’t use any electronics maybe electronic keyboards but they don’t use electronic drum kits. They use acoustic realistic drum kits and if you listen to modern blues they still use acoustic drum kits. That’s why the blues became before all the music now old school blues is rock and bluesand babbling whatever
Please do not down play the King BB King.
I like to see others interpretation not cover note per note.. make it your own..
Que aburrido
Молим о помощи у всех неравнодушных людей. Сыну поставили страшный диагноз, острый миелодный лейкоз костного мозга. На операцию требуется более 4 миллионов. Вся информация на канале 😥😥
Have no idea what this guy is talking about. In the pocket? Opening fill?
Ask Fifty Cent - he might know as well.
Interesting
If you’re a drummer: Being in the pocket means being exactly on beat. Your timing is basically perfect. You sound like a click track that can’t mess up. The opening fill is just that, the fill that’s played as the song begins before the natural beat takes over.
If you’re not a drummer: Timing is the most important thing in music. Everyone from your band members to the crowd will have to follow the drummer no matter what. The pocket means perfect timing. Or as close to perfect as the human ear can hear. So you play the basic groove/beat as close to perfect timing as possible. A fill, is literally “fillling” up your pocket with more beats. Throw in something special that departs from the basic beat but still stays on time. If you’ve never tried it before, look up “the basic drum beat” here on youtube. Learn that basic “1, 2, 3, 4” and then after 4, try something special and make sure you return to the basic beat on 1.