Josh Freese drumming "Letting You" live with NIN

[TheDonelectro]

the drummer after him is waayyyy better

[glenwithonen]

superstar

[jamesnin]

OMFG...it's the 124 arms moster!!

[sesxesex]

wow...



[EdwoodCA]

Two nights of footage used with one night's audio, based on his comments [IIRC] from the Wish video. [NOTE the black wristband/strap on his right hand in the shots from the back/left.]

[rocco036]

Forearms of fire! Fucking amazing, fills at the end are unbelievable. Love how he goes from looking like he's having a slow dance with the sticks to a killing machine!

[timmotjo17]

He plays it so TIGHT!

[ThePsychoticLamp]

Can I ask why you used the butts of the sticks for the first three quarters of the song and then switched?

[albk12345]

I was once better than Josh Freese at drumming...then my math teacher woke me up.

[GameBoyPL1991]

@albk12345 I'm glad that you didn't wrote "I used to be better than Josh Freese but then I took arrow in the knee"

[unsound64]

Drumcomputer just don't look this cool.

[cnathanpiv]

I hope you post the video of Head Down, that beat is so freaking sick!!

[MrSeamripper]

HOLY FAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!!!!

Nice speed, dude. One of THE most impressive drumming videos of all time. Seriously.

Josh, how the hell did you deal with the strobes night after night?!? Head-ache much?

[cicinsinovac1]

Fast like a evil...LOVE HIM!

[EddyxAC]

!!

[grinderhold]

Nice to see Josh flex some 16ths. Great opprotunity to use some speed that I always knew was there.

[drewper73]

Yo Josh, I saw this tour on Halloween 2005. I suspect Jerome Dillon was playing that night. It was my 2nd NIN show, the 1st one being on the Downward Spiral Tour at the Fox Theater in Atlanta. Anyway, with no disrespect to Jerome, I really would've loved to have seen you play with NIN. It's not all bad though. I did see you with APC in Feb. 2001 in Nashville. Keep it up!!!

[ricardoieci]

Anyone knows what snare is he using?

[DeepBasin]

@ricardoieci Pretty sure it's a brass DW, not totally sure though.

[Leftmindblind]

stifle my <3

[pinktrashxxx]

Amazzzing!! Best drummer nin ever had

[jcrm05]

@pinktrashxxx I think no one is better for NIN than Jerome Dillon, but Josh is god.

[PrisonGangGame]

Josh, what happens if you drop the beat in a big concert? Would Trent flip out and throw his guitar through your drums?

[nopp1]

@PrisonGangGame a good drummer never drops the beat

[EnglishSteel2347]

Josh isn't the most technical double bass, melt your face, 300 BPM death metal machine.

But, he's the most versatile drummer in the world. LOVE his work.

[nandachris]

I'm with the nightmare comment. What a commitment you have on those industrial beats every night

[atomicwave]

Good thing you got to go easy with Discipline straight after this.

[atomicwave]

Josh Freese, you are a god

[311Vision]

Trent, you made a VERY wise choice in a drummer to take on the road with you!

[fallenpumpkinhead]

Jesus drumming for some NIN songs must be a nightmare ^^

[V19torrent]

@fallenpumpkinhead Right? That nigga will play every single note of You Know What You Are?

[chrislago]

Just saw him today, playing with Devo. This guy should be called Beat Detective! I'd like to get him to drum on my recordings but I can't afford it, too bad.

[toskito11]

No cabe duda... No se necesita tanto virtuosismo.para ser.un buen musiko

[MrChrispchris]

This is unbelievable drumming skill. Wow. I bet his forearms are burning after this song.

[butthemeatwasbad]

My mind..

[viniciusdcs]

that's fucking hard to play

[lgriffiths12345]

tell me you have never dropped your sticks playing this.. unfathomable

[kmmjkls]

ZAC IS WAY BETTER

[saulsb9]

Is there really a guy that didn't like this video?

[Corbbi]

@saulsb9 He was epileptic

[EMdemo]

@saulsb9 alex carapetis, probably.



[cjslox]

THANK YOU SIR!!!!!!

[88MapeX88]

son of a gun!

[PLBIV]

how does this video only have 32,000 views compared to wish's 218,000????

[TheBenedictsBand]

This guy is not a HUMAN ! Josh fucking Freese!!

[PogoMojo]

is it me or does he turn his drum sticks around halfway through?

[EdwoodCA]

@PogoMojo This is a blend of clips from two nights at the same venue, using one night's audio. [Based on his comments [IIRC] from the Wish video.]

[Brandwagon6]

I'd like to meet the one person who disliked this video. They need obviously need a friend, and a hug......maybe a kick in the teeth

[richardblabla]

holy shit

[AaronJDrumming]

After watching this over and over again (and many other videos of his)...Every time I watch and it finishes, the first thing I say out loud each time is "F*CK." Simply amazing. The smoothest player and tightest drummer out there. Had the pleasure if standing feet away from Freese playing with Devo at Congress Theater in Chicago and he blew my mind away. #1 Drummer. #1 Inspiration for me.

[neelshiv]

Amazing snare sound

[oremug]

Anyone know what kind of snare he's using?

[elmothesex]

@oremug i know im a month late but he plays two snares clearly and apparently they are

14x5" DW Aluminum Shell Snare

14x6" Paiste Spirit of 2002 Snare

[franzfranz]

@oremug

you will need to talk to Jesus for that information :)

[drummerjmp]

It's one thing to have the chops to play stuff like this, it's another to look like a badass while doing it and not like a constipated chinese guy giving birth to a panda

JOSH FUCKIN FREESE!!!!!!!!!

[FerdinelloMusic]

Thank you Mr Freese for being such a musical badass.

[tallyhoman911]

sick drumming!

[CraigAmabello]

Jesus fuckin Christ YOUR Drumming is Frightening!... U a Clever/Talented/hard workin man... Good for YOU dude!... I hope you make a nice big FAT Paycheck for all of your hard work for these bands that you tour with!

[Squidpus]

Also, nice to see you in Paramore now. Although their drum beats aren't nearly as amazing as NIN's [and nothing else rarely is].

[midairman]

What are you? A machine? This is probably the most badass drumming I've ever seen.

[bouchonaise]

holy,...Im seriously surprised his hi-hat doesn't burst into flames.

[coleclarkna]

this guy is unreal ! vids are sick ! please keep them coming !

[rayneroseren]

I still say he could do The Perfect Drug with no problem! I WANT TO SEE THAT SONG LIVE dammit!!!!

[LeondP]

You, Sir, are a true genius! I am actually thinking about selling my house so I can afford the 50.000 $ version of your album to take a couple of drumming lessions ;)

[OrestesValentine]

CLUB 33 FTW????

[mgksox]

after reading the description box....how!!!!

[MrHaun]

Hey Josh, which DW drums might them there be? I want to say... Performance series?

[ericmsandoval]

If you thought this song was difficult to play, try playing some of the stuff Travis Orbin or Zach Hill plays.

[smashlyn1]

Dang josh freese man u rock that shit like a pregnant lady trying to give birth haha amazing man im a drummer playin for 16yrs now i know how much shit can burn u out especially when ur hanging wooo haha......

[trecoolmania]

does anyone agree that the live versions of these songs sound wayyyyyy better coz the drums arnt all electronic and shit..?

[lgriffiths12345]

@trecoolmania totally agree.. all about the freedom of expression live... when you see NIN live you have seen a real band

[Dreampanos]

@trecoolmania In the original version the drums are a simple acoustic kit.. they are not electronic...

[THEMISSING76]

@trecoolmania don't know what you're talking about much?

[TitoSilvey]

@trecoolmania I wouldn't say the drums are shit on the album, but the raw energy and anger of a live performance is unmatched.

[TimAndEricAreTheBest]

@trecoolmania When you listen to the original electronic version and then compare what Freese plays you'll see that he plays an even more complex part than what a computer had originally played. He is more creative, more aggressive and appropriate than anybody could even make up on an electric pad. I love Josh Freese.

[The48Bishop]

Thats Bad Assed Mr. Freese.

[iendacard]

Eaaaaggghhh seizure! This is one of those songs that makes your muscles scream "STOP IT" about half way through.

[kamninetynine]

This shit is not human Josh, it simply isn't you're a drumming bot

[midairman]

@kamninetynine Haxxxxxxxxx D:

[yokornhiv]

hope to see you in argentina!

[yokornhiv]

i've been playing drums now for 5 years, and josh has always been THE inspiration since i started. i bought a Paramore ticket just to see this guy playing. i also made a josh freese t-shirt. love this man

[jackwtanner]

how fucking tight is this?!

I love how one of the world's best still doesn't find this beat effortless.. amazing, so intense!

[MAXPAYNE4664]

Great Oden's Raven!

[EvanF73]

This entire concert is amazing. If you guys like this song search thisoneisonus in YouTube and visit "The Gift" playlist. Incredible.

[morbidshoelaces]

@EvanF73 Instead of visiting the YouTube page, just head on over to thisoneisonus(dot)org and simply order a DVD or BluRay of the entire Gift, or there is a download section where you can get it for free. I think you can get the Las Vegas show for free too

[ChanceWantsYouDead66]

I love the way his snare sounds.

[SnotRockets55]

He's a beast.

[ls883]

jesus tapdancing christ

[kefka242]

amazing

[LNAMTH]

SWEET.

[stellarshore]

Fucking beast bro! Do you think if I used the same sticks as you I'd be that good Mr Freese ;-)!?

Btw, Im interested in buying the album option of doing shrooms with you and danny, is that still an option? I'm being serious, it woul be a serious honour man, thanks.

[j0intvEnture]

if i had more hands, i'd give this drumming four sticks up :)

always a pleasure to watch you perform

[aliensarereal666]

check out bits and pieces of nin/jane's addiction concert in toronto june 2,2009 on my channel. NIN=THE SHIT!

CANADA

[bullsfan93]

i want to see ghost piggy from theses angles because the drum solo at the end is awesome

[JohnnyLovely2]

awesome

[Eddbanger10]

That is just awesome. I have my first drumming lesson on Friday.  Seeing this makes me even more hyped for it!

[thevoid99]

shit, that is sick-ass drumming. that is how it should be done. i think the only person that doesn't like it is nick jonas. what a douche.

[GregWatermann]

Beautiful.

[elpraimus]

I always wanted to see the perfect drug live, i wonder why you never played this great song...

[drago5lav]

Like³!

[ZZDROSS]

Josh= extraordinary euphoric and energetic drumming....its Art. Love it. Thanks...

[Terri2799]

WOW!!! You don't really appreciate the stamina it takes to drum until you see it up close like that, and hes doing that for at least a couple of hours. Hes amazing.

[MisterDoodyHead]

doing a WEEZER show must be like a vacation for you.

[rensq]

sure ya don't need to warm up before a show with that second in the set.

fucking beautiful i might add...

[pikda2801]

Holy shit, son!.

[campbacon]

Um, wow.

[DamionChrist]

Josh, may I please have that kit? Thank you.

[nedak]

How does that not kill your wrists?

[legroscrisse]

You make electronic drums look bad, amazin' as always mate..

[audibleobsession]

@legroscrisse they're not electronic?

[audibleobsession]

@legroscrisse they have mics on them haha.

[PhilDrizums]

@legroscrisse Josh is using an acoustic kit, however he does use the 4 Pintech pads above the floor toms in some of the songs.

[asirianinagony]

i think i could watch a whole set from these angles. 

[recind75]

hells yeah.

[mgperc]

Damn! What was the PG&E bill for that song?

[Slurpee1012]

Your more of a magician than a drummer.

[StraisSounds]

Unique unbelievable and... we want MORE!!!!!!! Love you Josh!!! Stoned!!

[tbwannab]

YEEESSSS YES YES YES

[zenthor]

whos the dude crouched behind you? a lucky stagehand/assistant? how can i get his job?

[hotdrumchick]

At least it's near the start of the set, not the end!

If I had to close a show with this, I'd have been "F--- it, where's my techie...let him play it!!"

[tarv]

i pooped a little

[Cockoblock]

such speed

[birdgirl1980]

What a beast.

[LoomVideos]

Tiring!!!! and thats just 3 minutes of a 2hour show!! Poor Josh's arms!!

[larsq6128]

awesome !

[puredistraction]

APC drum footage please

[starstruckstarfuck]

I WANT TO SEE RUINER!!!!!1!!!!1111eleven

[M02ART]

Perfection, technically as well as it sounds. Great finish rollings!

[bererboy01]

fucking awesome

[PiranhaTommy]

Go play "The Perfect Drug", Josh. You can it.

[ManicMuppets]

haha is that the real vocal chorus? or did you add that. If anti-p2p ever succeeds and people have to pay for music again, I really hope you get what you deserve. VEry inspiratioonal timing. which usually doesnt inspire me. ever listen to gojira man? that drummer from that is pretty great but he doesnt over push the envelope. worth checking out imo.ull really like the documentary "Teenage paparazzi" (an hbo documentary. best ive seen) to I think. or anyon who reads this -shug- cheddar cake sauce

[shaun1239]

@ManicMuppets Its a live show; Its the real vocals.

[ambientend]

Josh Freese you mystical bastard!

[nbkdizzo]

thank trents drum machines/vsts for your pain

[ssmodk]

As someone just finally learning how to play drums at 34, I'm not sure if I should find this video wholly discouraging or inspiring.

[mathowlett]

@ssmodk I hear you !! I'm 35 and been playing for a year or so, but watching stuff like this makes me realise how utterly crap I am.. let's go with inspiring... ;-)

[inconnector]

@ssmodk This video isn't indicative of Joshs skill. At all.

[phoenix7289]

@ssmodk Let it inspire you man!

[LeondP]

@ssmodk :) That's exactly what I think every time, too! Thank god I have a very cool teacher who I can show these videos every time and he (tries) to teach me to play (a little bit) like Josh ;)

[rith5]

@ssmodk Inspiring brother!

[thehornypuppy]

@ssmodk We...if you never practice you'll never know.

[GeneralPollo]

Dude. You are a machine!

[Leartiest]

FUCK YES! TEACH ME YOUR WAYS!

[TheNakiel]

...warming up are for "stretchers" !!

[MarvinTheDrummer]

we want more!!!!!

[Furryscott]

Thanks for sharing with those of us who never get to see things from your point of view....

[nothingxs]

Josh, these videos are always fucking awesome. You're a monster drummer, and these videos prove why.

[sammo21]

Now, try island in the sun!

[Freeweeder]

Awesome.

[StupidityKills]

I want more! I could seriously watch an entire concert like this.

[TheDigitalMafia]

heh, its kinda like playing Everlong from the Foo's ~8^)

[gryce]

Im glad I have learned from tha master of drums. Straight from tha heart.

[Wilddarkwoods]

That's amazing, it'd be good if more drummers done this. The end of the song is unreal. Is there any reason why you switch from using the butt of the stick to the tips towards the end?

[llxzxll]

are you the drummer from the wedding video?

[maniacafrodisiac]

how the fuck do you maintain control over those rampant 16ths? your endurance is ridiculous. love you, hope you get a call from trenty soon.

[morbidshoelaces]

holy jesus fuck nuts....... no wonder why you drum for every band known to man. Brilliant as always Josh, I give this 10 thumbs and a boner!!!!!!!

[EMdemo]

@morbidshoelaces lol'ed at your comment. for the duration of the song. thx!

[morbidshoelaces]

@EMdemo LOL I think I messaged him on FB one night asking him to just release ALL the footage he has already....but I think the first shipment of "Bacon of the Month" Maynard got him has kept him busy :P

[drumsbykevin]

the sickest shit! the chorus is brutal on the hi hats! so damn clean. you are ridiculous man, straight up fucking ridiculous!!!

[r3zzn0rk1d]

You sir, you are simply awesome. I remember my jaw dropping when you played in Argentina in October 2008...

[phreakyazz]

Incredible. Josh is awesome. Me likey.

[PyrkussyonGod]

Jesus H. Christ man. Talk about intense!

[MisterDoodyHead]

you're worth every penny, man.

[DarienPaige]

holy fuck

[HomestarGunner]

"doesnt warm up before shows"

Holy fuck.

[DenisCooguy]

yeah, and it comes even tougher in the coda. you're really doing a hell of a job!

[Squidpus]

Wow, amazing.

[JonahRocksOfficial]

AWESOME! Will show Jonah, might see a NIN - JF drum cover. :)

[brumak]

Bad assss