Grade 8 Drums - Odd One Out - High Quality

[M4dDrumm3r]

see, i could do this by listening to you play and learn in bout a wek maybe 2 (i dont use grades) but if i were to read it and play it ( i can read drum music lol) then it would be rlly difficult and probs take bout a month lol

[M4dDrumm3r]

@M4dDrumm3r week*

[M4dDrumm3r]

ahhh i luv 7/8, Just so fun to play in :)

[MrRiverz88]

awesome playing man! did you get into LIPA? applying myself for septermber :)

[shrimpy5825]

nice dude.



[Gregsheff1]

NICE DUDE! Mate, what cymbals are you using, they all sound so good and I want every single one :P

[ewanmcdonaldmusic]

@Gregsheff1 from left to right: Sabian 14" AAX stage hats, UFIP Class series 6" splash, Soultone Extreme 16" crash, Sabian HH 21" raw bell dry ride, Soultone Extreme 17" crash, Sabian HHX 18" china :)

[jorisca5]

Hello great drumming I am thinking of starting grades but how long did it take you to get to this level?

[ewanmcdonaldmusic]

@jorisca5 I think 4 years? maybe a bit longer...

[danielspital]

sweet drumming man. Really like that backing music too lol

[DrummerRyG6]

I might take this grade soon! what timing is it in?

[ewanmcdonaldmusic]

@DrummerRyG6 7/8, fun time signature :)

[DukemisterSPG]

wow.. that really is good man :)

[ghilburt]

What kit are you using? awesome drumming man x

[ewanmcdonaldmusic]

@ghilburt thanks man! It's a yamaha stage custom in the matte siena finish, i think the shells are mahogany? The snare is a Yamaha 14x5.5 brass Manu Katche signiature

[AdamPalmerMusic]

why is this classed as grade 8 its easy

[scaryfishdude]

@AdamPalmerMusic Look man, don't you talk about technical skill. You cover fucking kesha songs, and you can't even play them in time.

[AdamPalmerMusic]

@scaryfishdude how do i not play them in time or is it just cuz the video isnt synchronised and i play grade 8 pieces easily theres nothing difficult with these songs and whats wrong with kesha songs just go fuck yourself

[SwallowedInTheSea5]

@AdamPalmerMusic i havnt watched ur vids, but u gotta understand tht u gotta learn it before u cn call it easy, the only really easy songs is kesha, im sorry but its true, all the new pop crap is just the basic rock groove sorta thing, these songs on rock skl test drummers properly. no room for singers, the point is, its a drum song, so we get the best part of it.

So yea, learn some arctic monkeys at least, thts the closest to pop with half-decent drumming.

so scaryfishdude, thumbs up :D

[AdamPalmerMusic]

@SwallowedInTheSea5 i dont need to learn i can play ive been playing for 6 years ok

[SwallowedInTheSea5]

@AdamPalmerMusic I know someone thts been playing for 6 and tbh hees not got anywhere, it doesnt matter how old you are or how long youve been drumming, just if your good or not

[AdamPalmerMusic]

@SwallowedInTheSea5 i dont care anymore

[IronMaidensGonaGetYa]

elavator music FTW

[jumadi1990]

wuahh this is so nice !!!!

[HowlingRabbit334]

good work man!! this song is so damn catchy and you did a good job with it!

[datatec100]

your hand speed is poor!!

[trigapula]

@datatec100 he's not trying to play fast bro its all concept

[DrumMasterT]

How did you manage to get Soultones in Britain? I couldn''t seem to find any UK dealers...

[DavidTamaDrummer]

what hats are you using i use 14 inch sabian AAX stage hats but i was a bright sound when shut but a dark sound when opened any advice?

[mart22222]

Very, very nice! You nailed the song but also managed to use a very tasteful degree of interpretation a perfect example of putting your own signature on a piece.

[punkstreetpunk]

I LOVE AKG

[mariasmyles]

Garde 8?  A distinction and then some!! Top job.

[ewanmcdonaldmusic]

folks i really do appreciate all the comments you've been leaving, all feedback is always welcome!

Any queries about gear and such there I've listed it all on my channel so go there if you're wondering about anything

Will try and get some new videos soon...

[Halomad10]

Howcome youve only done two videos? Your brilliant man!

[ewanmcdonaldmusic]

@Halomad10 lack of equipment! I only did the videos because I was doing the recordings for LIPA and I don't own a camera or any recording gear, I've been wanting to get some new videos for ages though so I'll try and get something fresh soon!

[Halomad10]

@ewanmcdonaldmusic nice, lookin forward to seein em

[PhantomWWF]

Soultone! sweet there are made down the street from my house!

[MumboMoose]

It's one thing to play awesome drums, it's another to play awesome drums to such smooth jazz!

[robdob95]

what drum heads are you using?

[ewanmcdonaldmusic]

@robdob95 powerstorke 3s and pinstripes on the tom batter sides, ambassador on the snare, emad on the bass all the resonant heads are stock yamaha

[Rajindahouse]

wow you can groove really well. keep up the good work

[gamccoy]

I really enjoyed that. Thanks.

[robberlobber]

No way, you applied to LIPA? hope you got in man. I'm applying for sound technology next year. A very clean performance very well done!

[aljazz5]

nice and clean drumming, thanks for sharing.

[jellybean454]

That whole kit sounds orgasmic. 5/5

The accuracy of your drumming was awesome too, very clean

[jxemc]

@jellybean454

LOL first time ive heard anyone describing kit sounds like that. nice one x)

[Bluemoon4655]

nice

[fifielcoolio]

thats real cool man... nice groove... kinda sounds like da music from little big planet!

[music11man11]

Is this in 7/8? Anyway, really good drumming.

[jellybean454]

@music11man11 yeah it is

[NikGupta7]

awesome wt kit are you using it sounds amazing

[Doodlebugyro]

what are you using to record the cymbals? and are the drums electricaly triggered or mic recorded? thanks :)

[RA710]

what kinda sabian hihat and ride are those?

[DemigodDoesNintendo]

Ah so you applied for LIPA aswell? So did I, did you get anything back from them about a live audition?

[DemigodDoesNintendo]

@DemigodDoesNintendo Wait nevermind that, I just saw this video was from a year ago :p

[ElectricDrummer91]

Your toms sound perfect.

5/5

[KennyAnguish]

awesome

[cruzdrum]

what kind of china are you using,is it a soultone?

[ewanmcdonaldmusic]

nah its an 18" sabian hhx, if you're looking for a dark china I'd recommend it

[Lengo67]

You have a great sounding kit and cymbal set! You got talent too.

I hope you get into the Liverpool Music Institute! Good luck!

[pacificdrumma]

check out bradley leighton...i think you'd like him

[Maneatingfish]

This is nice

Though the breakdown seems oddly phrased. You played across bar four and five, which makes it feel like a five bar phrase and then a three, so it kinda feels as though it finishes early in the phrase section.

Don't get me wrong, I love the rest

[cheeseplayswii]

This is very Jethro Tull esque. Especially the beginning. I like it :)

[OvaDaRainBow123]

wow ur good im a drummer but im not a very goooood 1 lol im not thw worst but im not the best lol

keep up the work

[tdougs77]

Yamaha - I can tell that from the tom mounts, sad I know lol. Sorry I cant tell what kind lol.

[yayabiach]

heyy what kind of a drum kit you got

[SmithAbbott]

I ADDED THIS TO MY

vlog and it's on my channel home page

[bigbenlittleben]

loved the improv. u a really dynamic and exprewsseive player. im a music scout so i know what im talking about.

p.s love the ride

[TheNextStudio]

YEAHH *_*

[garlictoast23]

i like your crash cymbols..what kind are they?

[monkeyboy1794]

Nice drumming!!! I'd give it 9 and 3 quarters out of 10! Nice dynamics, sticking techniques, drags, sextuplet notes. Nice one keep it up!!!

[drumbum2553]

Well i have an interview in April, so shall see after. Seems pretty tight.

[drumbum2553]

some lush playing there mate. How did your appliacation go? I also applied for drums. Good luck with it

[ewanmcdonaldmusic]

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