Benny Greb - "The Sandride" - presenting his new Meinl Signature ride cymbal

[JRcigreviews]

he has some of the best sounding equipment ive ever heard, so good!

[yeahmansoul]

are the extract some actual songs or just loops? Cause I fell in love with the last one

[GastonFitz]

@yeahmansoul No, actually it's from "Benny Greb Brass Band Project" and the name of the track is "Outtasite". I really like it too.

[NerfLad]

What a great, sensitive player and versatile cymbal!

[kiwidubz]

That is a fucking sexy sounding Ride cymbal man holy shit, I want it.

[oCyfiuso]

does anyone know which heads are on the toms in this one?

[littlemanskaterj]

The end just makes me wanna cry.....that aside anyone know what the crash on the left is?

[MaunProductions]

@littlemanskaterj it isn't a crash! It's a 22 inch extra thin jazz ride which he uses as a crash

[andrewt248]

@ 1:18 Check Benny out, boppin' away! Every piece of gear Benny plays sounds good.

[TheBaxxxi]

this man is authum

[wykisz]

3:45 Benny looks soooo mad there :D Awesome ride, AMAZING drummer!

[LukeBerto]

this man is simply a genius. Follow His clinic! You will become disciple

[drummerjen]

1:32 damn you boat xD

[sicjustinmagot]

At 0:30 why does he have his hand upside down? Is that just his thing? Or a technique?

[XxSharkBatexX]

@sicjustinmagot French Grip.

[sicjustinmagot]

@XxSharkBatexX Cool, thanks.

[XxSharkBatexX]

@sicjustinmagot You're welcome. :)

[betterthandirt]

@sicjustinmagot It's just french grip, palms facing upward.

[blackbone88]

lol random guy on a buoy 4:25

[hiimjakebaker]

I really wasn't sure if I liked this ride from this video.. but I got to play a few different Sand Rides, and each have their own distinct sound. I found my perfect ride. The one I have is a little dryer, darker, and seems cut through sound more than the one in this video. I love it.

[BoltSparksDrumming]

what heads is he using?

[Virvum001]

I need this

[baxslol]

Benny is one of the greatest. Its just a rule of nature

[drummerdominicjordan]

Do you know what mics were used?

[roflcopter9191]

I would totally sand blast myself in the morning

[oscarin12]

too good to be true....

[JerrysDerby]

wow his ride expectations are just like mine, this man is a genious, they have to be ridable like zildjian k's but crashable like a customs

[ADRENECHROME420]

just sooo musical!, really great drummer!

[adamania]

Hey, does anyone know what isolation headphones is he using here? I thought they might be Direct Sound's EX29 model, which is gold and black, but I don't know...the gold logo(/writing?) on these here doesn't look like quite like the one on that model.

[adamania]

Also, these appear to be more rounder shaped, where the Direct Sound EX29s are more square. And, there appears to be some a thin wire coming out from the headband to each phone, that of which isn't present in the Direct Sound EX29. Hmmm...

[FurlanPaolo]

@tggpk1 Hello! :-)

[1995pg]

is he at hamburger haven?^^

[generatrix999]

Sounds like the perfect ride... what's the Zildjian equivalent , or what Zildjian can I sand blast and accomplish same?

Anyone know the sand rides weight in grams?

@ 3:55 cool, tuba players getting work!

[DTxOctavariumx]

@generatrix999 nothing

[FurlanPaolo]

@generatrix999 Nothing close in Zildjian -i think-, but the dry stick sound and the satin finish reminds me Sabian Jack DeJohnette's Encore Rides (with less crashability)

[DSCRAPRE]

@generatrix999 There is no Zildjian equivalent. Just buy this one. :D

[DrummerRJYoung]

Even when his pissing about he is 100 times better than me :(

[thickpooxbox360]

3:46 BEST drummer face ive seen in a while now :) awesome!

[martinmedeski]

really fackin nice. would love to have one of those

[seems2bdarkness]

LOL!!

@Benny's face @2:07

[ryanandtricia]

I want to be sandblasted...

[Yojimbo742]

I got this cymbal, its awesome, and convinces me to switch to ride more often

[DrumRehab]

If you want a sandride like me but can't afford it lol talk about it on my new free webpage forum Drum Rehab! I am trying to get new members to join. Stop by my page and check out the website in my info box! Thanks!

[talerzu]

awesome sound :]

[xPhuZioNx]

Is that high tom mounted via the cymbal stand?

[HendrixcommaMartin]

I can't get enough of his face at 3:45.

[NoStickTricks]

@HendrixcommaMartin lol, awesome! xD

[pantsman6]

@HendrixcommaMartin Bahahahaha Hahaha I watched that bit at 3:45 about 50 times and laughed my ass off every time!

[kiwidubz]

@HendrixcommaMartin

You know pulling the faces make it sound better, right?

[OffbeatMarkie84]

@HendrixcommaMartin His face, the backing track completes it!

[scott111193]

It sounds almost perfect

[shootsbraw]

my only problem with this ride is the bell, which IMO sounds nothing like a good heavy rock ride bell ! this bell is too soft! and too warm for it to be considered at the ultimate ride.

[drumguyrobc]

@shootsbraw Some people don't want a heavy rock bell.

[shootsbraw]

@drumguyrobc lol, and some people do!

[alex0589]

and also their ability to be cra..PPHHOHHHOOOHOOHHOOOOOOUUO­UOHHHOO

[Dubconferencedotorg]

Sounds really great ... your FAN, mark :)

[BlakeLovesdrums]

No cymbal felts?

[Charlestonthedrummer]

@BlakeLovesdrums Benny Greb doesn't need cymbal felts to be cool like us normal drummers...

[JerryBeatFreak]

Everyone only talks about how good Benny is. Benny IS amazing. We get it. But MEINL. OMG GOOD. This sounds like a cymbal from way back in the days!

[LandOfPerpetualJelly]

hey.. maybe I'll start sandblasting myself instead of taking a shower! benny grebs passion reigns true

JESUS LOVES YOU!!!

[TheMASDrummer]

sounds like my zildjian 21 armand ride

[mattdadrumer]

wow i have the exact same glasses as you :P

and i didnt even know ;P

[axel0o]

hahaha wtf? the ending xD

[SurrealAtrocities]

Bob Burnquist?!

[markbloemer]

ich wills !

[theyhavepeabrains]

I got it, he looks like Trevor Moore from Whitest Kids You Know.

[iLikeBenFolds]

What kind of mic is that on the toms??

[AQuietDrummer]

the best modern drummer...

[SJCustomDrums]

does anyone have a link to his brass band's stuff?

[JeremyDrums18]

@SJCustomDrums Buy it on iTunes

[LaughingOutKraut]

What's that crash cymbal to his right?

[GISSIN]

@LaughingOutKraut i think ..it's a meinl byzance dark crash or extra dry ...

[LaughingOutKraut]

@GISSIN Sounds like one of those two, but you can see a tiny bit of it, and it's way too shiny for an extra dry cymbal.

[GISSIN]

@LaughingOutKraut

hmm maybe i was looking at the one he was playing at 2:04 right of the screen

[Cuchufletonsky]

the most advanced dynamics of all drummers

[Drumsen09]

Which Drum Heads are those?

[Percussionfish]

it sounds very very good, i need to get better cymbals, im at that point, that i really NEED THEM, i'll sell my TV and my PC, thay should do it hahahahaha, just kidding bout the PC maybe the TV...

[Rajindahouse]

meinl are really coming out with the inovative cymbals these days. zildjan cymbals seem very generic. this sounds like a corker

[thegrapegamesbunch]

Mr. Greb could be playing on a ten-year old phone book and it would sound awesome.

[sweetfly66]

gorgeous cymbal ... meinl`s are ridiculous cymbals

[Zimmy244]

i really like that cymbal wow!!. i like the sabian groove ride too. that can be crashed also.

[theburyboys]

The dryness is very interesting and unique. It would be a nice addition as a second ride.

[FFLH100]

i agree with Greb, the ride is the most important cymbal.

[therealshugjr]

What a nice looking ride...

[Paiste402]

oh man the definition yet crashability! and of course mr Grebb hitting it with sticks

[persini]

God the sound of that ride

[instantbrother]

I wasn't too sure about this guy. Not in a bad way, just saw my first video of him soloing and it was great no doubt but then I found these beautiful snapshots of him playing these different styles. What a GREAT drummer here! God I love Youtube and finding these monster players! Of course guys like this make me want to quit playing but it's fun to dream that I could do this stuff someday. Great video!

[mhudson1970]

This guys is awesome. Another drummer friend of mine just turned me on to Benny. I've been into Jazz/Fussion/Progressive Rock for a long time, and this guy really brings alot to the table. He reminds me alot of Thomas Lang meets Dave Weckl. Great talent. He can play many styles and his dynamics are spot on...

[kentsmedblom]

What mic is that on the tom?

[Patrickphx11]

That is one hell of a wierd grip...

[Keksdiebchen]

Ich könnte ja niemals mit so einem kurzen Kopfhöhrer Kabel spielen. Mich würde das ziehen am Kopf sowas von aufregen ^^

[Travolter11]

Sorry Benny, aber dieses Ride-Becken passt so was von überhaupt nicht zu Deinem sonstigen Becken Setup...

[Rock52Drummer]

what's the crash at 2:09

[ihatecarebears1]

what band is at 2:01 that sounded like math rock

[drummer77]

@ihatecarebears1

the band is called "3ergezimmer" - Benny's fusion trio...

[dangerrat456]

@drummer77 wat song?

[Dragspelarn23]

@drummer77 Oh my Godly Good Band!!

[heinzie5]

@drummer77 thats off an amazing album too :-p

[elohymntom]

this would be the perfect ride crash for me. It sounds immense

[TehSpetke]

Evil Benny @ 3:47

[DruidTM]

4:26....LOL....the guy standing there.

[AndThasWhasUp]

HAHAHA!!! I have no idea what that is so funny... but it is.

[pearl4166]

this guy rocks! his technique and sound is amazing! I can't wait till he comes out with Sand Hats!! any word on that?

[drummer77]

@pearl4166 Benny and I just finished the video shooting for the new "Sand Hat Video". It will be available very shortly....

[AkiThePirate]

Seriously?

Hell yeah, those are going to be sweet.

[shanmukhsingh1]

@pearl4166 Yepp they are a part of his set up already and the are known as Byzance Vintage Sand Hats(14")

[cricket702]

What is the last thing he is playing on this video? It sounds awesome. And what type of beat is that?

[drummer77]

the last song in this video is called "outtasite" from Benny's second album "Brass Band".

[tfergusonc]

All Meinl

12" Byzance Medium HiHats

10" Byzance Dark Splash

18" Soundcaster Fusion Trash Crash

19" Byzance Medium Thin Crash

18" Byzance Extra Dry Thin Crash

18" Byzance Dark China

20" Byzance Sand Ride

12"/14" Generation-X Trash Hats

[scimenmusic]

I had a wokshop with Benny....he´s awesome!

[Themunchkin4000]

i have a signed vans of the wall shoe from him... mint!! he is soo funny

[theshifted92]

Benny this is great

[pyrlalah]

I got a signed T-shirt from Benny :P, I met him :D

[d15er]

sonor drums are pretty wicked

[TheLiesette]

that's so cool he does his own sound.

[DruidTM]

LOL the guy on the bouy at 4:25 and his reaction. Classic.

[darktirador]

A thought "if it rained cymbals what would you like to have?"

[Pacifizm]

24" paiste giant beat ride

Istanbul mehmet sultan 14" hats

16" and 18" Meinl Byzance crash extra dry

sabian HH 17" thin crash

paiste 2002 wild crash 19"

paiste 6" accent cymbal

meinl byzance dark splash 10"

Ufip 18" tiger series china

how about u?

good question btw

[f2theorrest]

@darktirador sabin hhx 14" hats

k dark top hat with a a custom master sound bottom hat with the waves in it 14"

sand ride 20"

21" k Constantinople medium thin

21" k Constantinople medium thin with rivits

21" sabian artisian ride medium thin

(i like rides most lol) 18 "sabian hhx evolution ozone stacked on a 18" sabian hhx evolution crash

hmmmm prolly more too..

[MauryaChannel01]

ah !!!!

21" k Constantinople medium thin with rivits

21" HHX sabian grove ride

Jojo mayer signature ride

and i really like this one the sandride

Good question for our dreammers

[triforce10155]

Dont forget Stewart Copeland's signature ride!

[MasterMcFranzChuch]

welche mikros benutzt benny da? mfg

[mypennis]

@flammaster its really hard to get that sound you know?

[sonortony35]

@flammaster Thats just wrong......

[Griffferg]

K Custom hybrid ride is wat he needed. ha

[Helslinky]

ohhhhh my God!!!!! I like this!!!!!!! aaaalottt

[morpheusdrummer]

The cat can play!!!

[morpheusdrummer]

18" meinl byzance jazz extra dry Thin crash.

Man i love hes own kit! sounds amazig!

[sinusfunktion]

I love this ride so much

[DumsPlease]

I just bought the Zildjian K custom dark ride 22", and it sounds incredible! If you like the ride in the video I reccomend the one I just got, its a bit more washy but other than that its great! Every time I look at it I wanna play, and it has changed the way I play

[AjaxLastStand]

I think my search for the perfect ride cymbal just ended.

[athansauc]

this ride is really suitable for jazz or any music that you play that you just want to hear the notes. because when you play jazz notes on a bright ride, all you hear are just the loud resonance no detail.

[badbrains666]

almost the perfect ride for my ears.

[Dubconferencedotorg]

I like what he he do,.., and how he is doing it.. and he is presenting the very right things ;o)))

by far the best drummer - and it is not a question of technical abilities.

he is a holistic drummer

[minmaex]

he plays the 18" meinl byzance extra dry crash, pretty cool sound, i love it!

the song at 3:36 is "outtasite" from his new brassband album.

[goldenhopper]

I love this guy.

[escrofula1]

what crash is he using?

[ElJefeUltimo]

What's the song he plays at 3:36? Someone help me!

[drummer77]

the song is called "outtasite". It's from Benny's second solo album "Brassband".

[SuperMolamola]

thatn ride 21 inches would be something special! also 20 inches, but i like a litlle more body

[johnnylarue1]

most musical drummer ever

[johnnylarue1]

awesome....as usual with Benny!!!!!!

[tmbmusic575]

man what a lush sounding cymbal!, fits well nice with that kit as well

[PSQuared65]

Tried this cymbal out yesterday in New York!! Its BEAST!! Can't wait to get mine!!

[Demetriwalker]

Benny is a beast.

[22119sushi]

Was für ein Wahnsinns-Video!! Wo ich doch gerade Greb-Fan geworden bin, nach dem unglaublich Solo-Auftritt in der GS-Horn. Schade, dass ich von dem Text nur Bruchstücke verstehe. Gibt es das auch auf Deutsch? Und wer duscht am Morgen?

Bin schon sehr gespannt auf den nächsten Auftritt in Horn!! (Wo er doch nun Studienrat h.c. ist!)

Hummel,Hummel

[JanniFav]

Zum Thema Dusche: "Ach übrigens, die Sandstrahlmethode ist so effektiv, dass jetzt einige Meinlmitarbeiter sich selber Sandstrahlen anstatt morgens zu duschen."

[lotzi20062006lotzi]

welche snare spielt benny da?

die ist der wahnsinn!

[drummer77]

Snare ist eine Sonor "Steve Smith" Signature (steel)

[MEINL5674]

3:28

What kind of Meinl cymbals is this?

[drummer77]

@MEINL5674 : It's the bottom side of the "sandride"

[MEINL5674]

Danke dir!

MFG Chris

[tfergusonc]

No no, it wouldnt destroy them. I used to work FOR Meinl. When we had the Dry line (Back in '06 - discontinued in '07) they did quite well for stick durability, oddly enough a smooth cymbal surface.

[bish789123]

sounds great, but surely this would destroy stick tips?

[SolubleSound]

Holy hot damn.

[Nuxunumo]

im switching the meinl. lol.

[malorymusic]

Da hat sich Benny aber etwas Feines ausgedacht. Dieses Ride vereint so ziemlich alles in einem Becken, wonach ich auch immer suche.

[EvanMiller864]

What song is that around 2:00?

[drummer77]

this is song is called "Montana flies" from the new debut album of Benny's fusion band "3ergezimmer".

Available now... ;)

[EvanMiller864]

Ok. Where could I find that? I can't seem to find it anywhere, unless the CD isn't out yet...

[SuperMolamola]

rico ride!

[nuluos9]

i love this ride! but also, how does he get his toms to sound like that??

[progflo]

Try to use coated heads for both sides...maybe you get close to his sound this way.

[stdenis25]

having sick mics that he does, looks like shure 98ds and a good mixdown, im sure they sound fantastic acoustically too, but the audio is mixed down and mastered

[Tochudin]

These are not Shure, since Benny is endorsed by Beyerdynamic. Looks like an Opus 87 to me, but it is indeed very similar to the Shure 98.

Nevertheless, the foundation of a good recorded sound is always a good sound source. I doubt that my uncle's drums, which were tuned ten years ago and never touched again, would sound good with the 98 or the 87...

Peace.

[leighmusician]

Matthias...thanks for making and sharing this video! :)