110% agree w/last comment - I saw Buddy when I was 14 and still marvel at him now that I am 40 and still pursuing the drum kit. Nobody and I fucking mean NOBODY has made me question what is capable behind the drum kit like Virgil. There is no doubt that Virgil has picked up the torch where Buddy left off. I only hope he ultimately reaches a higher level of commercial success only to make his presence better known to other drummers who have yet to become familiar with him. Thx Virg!
He should have been picked for Dream Theater. He's superior to Mangini in every way except for speed and maybe switching between odd times. But his creativity and versatility and amazing solo chops would have been a huge asset to the band - imagine how DT would sound on albums and live with him behind the kit?
@metalmike83 Nahh he's the boss at odd times. Personally i didn't want him to be in dream theatre anyway, as i want another planet x album to be released, but i think he would be sick in dream theatre :D
@allmetaliswelcome it's a 4X10 popcorn snare, 6 ply maple. sounds amazing with my main snare, which is a 51/2X14 pearl masters retrospec, which is also a maple drum.
Eating a super duper sandwich at a villa restaurant, I laughed and mocked and giggled at Donati. I said Travis Barker smokes this dude on drums and that this guy sounds like my broken Sears washing machine out back.
Suddenly the fast, hot, throttling sting of my friend's hand across my face slapped me back...sandwich meat, ham, lettuce, crumbs, tomatoes, etc. were flying across the room.
I'm here to talk about the existence of a brand new musical experience called Idaea. The influence ranges from Planet X, Meshuggah, Dream Theater, Chick Corea to Contemporany and Experimental music. It would be really cool if you visited our myspace and added coments, thoughts and opinions!:
You can really tell he's thinking, understanding what he's playing. He's not just wanking but really creating pure rhythm in his head. He knows what he's playing.
anyone know what accent snare that is??? i must have it!
SiREN2173 2 weeks ago
BEAST!
SiREN2173 2 weeks ago
Epic performance--Virgil is a beast!!
gmorton731 1 month ago
110% agree w/last comment - I saw Buddy when I was 14 and still marvel at him now that I am 40 and still pursuing the drum kit. Nobody and I fucking mean NOBODY has made me question what is capable behind the drum kit like Virgil. There is no doubt that Virgil has picked up the torch where Buddy left off. I only hope he ultimately reaches a higher level of commercial success only to make his presence better known to other drummers who have yet to become familiar with him. Thx Virg!
JRO1971JRO2007 2 months ago
He should have been picked for Dream Theater. He's superior to Mangini in every way except for speed and maybe switching between odd times. But his creativity and versatility and amazing solo chops would have been a huge asset to the band - imagine how DT would sound on albums and live with him behind the kit?
metalmike83 7 months ago
@metalmike83 Nahh he's the boss at odd times. Personally i didn't want him to be in dream theatre anyway, as i want another planet x album to be released, but i think he would be sick in dream theatre :D
Guitareben 7 months ago
Genius at work...
InNomineNostriSatan 8 months ago
what is that ride? it sounds amazing!!!
Insectamongus 9 months ago
i'm happy to say that auxilary snare is now part of my kit. virgil is a beast.
robbymadore 11 months ago
@robbymadore which one is it?
allmetaliswelcome 8 months ago
@allmetaliswelcome it's a 4X10 popcorn snare, 6 ply maple. sounds amazing with my main snare, which is a 51/2X14 pearl masters retrospec, which is also a maple drum.
robbymadore 8 months ago
no cabe duda que las horas y horas de practica hacen total diferencia, donati sin dudarlo es el mejor baterista !
movilesunlock 1 year ago
great job master virgil. keep up the good work.
warskog 1 year ago
Eating a super duper sandwich at a villa restaurant, I laughed and mocked and giggled at Donati. I said Travis Barker smokes this dude on drums and that this guy sounds like my broken Sears washing machine out back.
Suddenly the fast, hot, throttling sting of my friend's hand across my face slapped me back...sandwich meat, ham, lettuce, crumbs, tomatoes, etc. were flying across the room.
My friend called me a stupid little mouse fool.
Chicks giggled at me pointing fingers.
Dumb me.
JoeJacari 1 year ago 2
@JoeJacari As well they should; as well they should.
(love the sarcasm; you're quite artistic with it!)
MarkHarrellJr 1 year ago
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I'm here to talk about the existence of a brand new musical experience called Idaea. The influence ranges from Planet X, Meshuggah, Dream Theater, Chick Corea to Contemporany and Experimental music. It would be really cool if you visited our myspace and added coments, thoughts and opinions!:
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DonatiStudent 1 year ago
killer
theroll666 1 year ago
3:08. godmode initiated
BlooBeluga 1 year ago
perfect drummer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jeffdrummer 1 year ago
grandiosoooo!!!!
MrRomans88 1 year ago
love the syncopation and odd time stuff its my favourate way to drum, mess with the time but stay in time :)
COdrums4life 1 year ago
all respect Mr. Donati
TOOOOOOOTI 1 year ago
it's nice to say that that auxilary snare is now on my set. virgil really kicked as at this clinic.
robbymadore 1 year ago
ultra clean!!!
philliah 1 year ago 2
That poor drum set is being attacked by a damn octopus. Oh wait...nevermind, it's just Virgil.
metalmike83 1 year ago
You can really tell he's thinking, understanding what he's playing. He's not just wanking but really creating pure rhythm in his head. He knows what he's playing.
howsnat 1 year ago 2
of all the places to put tombs, those two look the most inconvenient lol
MapexRG 1 year ago
@MapexRG excuse me? of all the places to put what? I think you mean toms, dude. Tomb is a word with a completely different meaning.
SuperballBG 1 year ago
@SuperballBG
typo
It was probably late, but i stand by my point
MapexRG 1 year ago
monster
theroll666 1 year ago
Dnyamic Percussion The GR8EST Store everryy GET ALL ur gear there!!!
rhysdbeast5 1 year ago
that was savage
ANDRExDEY 1 year ago
@ANDRExDEY Hahaha on the first look I thought I saw "that was avarage"...
miloudot 1 year ago
Someone know the band that playing the song during the whole clip? Its freaking awesome.
AbyssiumDr 1 year ago
@AbyssiumDr they're called Planet X. One of my fave bands, you should definitely check them out.
Slipstream0001 1 year ago
I want to be on your level!!!
McQuads87 1 year ago
3:14, seems like a jesus journey for those toms. LOL amazing drummer, hands down.
proto35 1 year ago
Sabian n Pearl my choice, great vid man.
hippypower69 1 year ago 3
Playing toms that high must be exausting, that simple fact makes Donatti amazing, of course he's a great drummer and plays those toms masterfully...
uriangatobataclan 1 year ago 2
Why are his toms way up there? lol...it is unusual to me. I have never seen that before lol :)
TheSubdivisions 1 year ago 2
sky toms, it his signature type thing on a kit
talldrummerdude 1 year ago
And that is the reason :) Uniqueness...
ChrisMultimasking 1 year ago
what hi hats he got??
tisBenG 1 year ago
According to Sabian's page. He has two sets of HH 12" Mini hatson his right side and his main hat on the left side is a prototype.
TheLesbianFish 1 year ago 6
Those cymbals sound amazing.
FaithIsAccidental 1 year ago 16
It's Sabian ;)
DreamTheater1994 1 year ago 3
haven't seen virgil in a while. still amazing
saladdin 1 year ago