I wish to find out the name of this song. Also, it would be great to see the whole concert. If this exists, it would seem reasonable that the whole concert does as well. Anyone have any info?
My best friend took drum lessons from Rod back in 1978 on LI NY at a Drum Center. Said he was a great guy and teacher and told me he had mad skills then. I think Rod is a very good, but not great soloist. However, the work he did with the Dregs was nothing short of incredible. Their progressive creative style allowed him to shine, and he did. I feel his double bass work is some of the finest I've heard. Never obtrusive. I'm biased, but I think he's one of the better drummers of our generation.
Yes, the video above is an example of multiple change up on all limbs, nearly impossible to follow Rod. You watch Thomas Lang very good technically, but something about the fluidness of Rod technique that has always captured my attention. Some drummers are good at soloing, but fail to recognize the spirit of the song. Put Rod with music and he is among the worlds best drummer. Listen to any Dregs, Steve Morse CD. Case closed.
Rod is one of may all time favorite drummer. He can play any style or type of music. Not many drummers can record and tour with Morse. Rod was doing odd time syncopated stuff back in the 1970's like on Night Meets Light and other songs on What If album. Rod has fills for day days and can follow Morse like water!
Had him as a teacher this year at Berklee, he's seriously one of the sweetest and most positive people I've met, much less met with weekly for a semester
I agree that he's an excellent drummer, and a much better one than I am of course, but I'm hesitant to add him to my list of favorite drummers because of stuff like 0:50 - 0:54
So that spot wasnt as smooth as could be.......(or you just dont like d.bass)..........but we all have bad moments......... if he is not on your list of favorites.........he will live. Check out more then 2:06 of him..it's worth it.He's on my list of favorites along w/Bissonette, Steve Smith and Simon Phillips....................all four are great, well rounded drummers that can play almost everything w/great feel and dynamics. Going to see Bissonette two weeks from tonight.....should be good!!!
Rod's on my short list of favorite drummers. He was added to the list circa '78 when I first saw him live with the Dregs ;) The guy's got incredible chops. One of the most melodic rhythm masters out there.
Rod is really an amazing drummer. For those interested, check the album "Bring'em back alive" from Dixie Dregs. Amazing drum playing there (and of course, the whole band rocks, they're all great musicians).
I would thoroughly appreciate it if this song was posted in it's entirety...I love this song..btw, this is a good example, among many others, where Rod uses a very light touch on the drums--especially in the beginning.
I just think that his style is way too heavy for the kind of music he is accompanying. Just my opinion based on his style in his solo, and his power when playing. I think he would have been much better suited in a heavier band.
Had I had any smarts as a younger man drumming I'd have seen this coming. Well, off for my first guitar lesson!
AMERICASMANRONPAUL 2 weeks ago
I wish to find out the name of this song. Also, it would be great to see the whole concert. If this exists, it would seem reasonable that the whole concert does as well. Anyone have any info?
NousChristou 1 month ago
I want this dvd soo bad!! Anyone know where I can be able to find it?
niniaty 9 months ago
Man, this guy's got rhythm!
Rhys96 10 months ago
Alright. He should be the new DT drummer.
thisiswebbmaster 1 year ago
@thisiswebbmaster and DT would sounds different but good.
i want to hear some new drums sounds on DT.
youbadcrazyman 11 months ago
I met Rod about a week ago, Not only is he one of the BEST out there , He is a really Nice guy!!!
Rotten40851 1 year ago
He's amazing! Hooray for lefty drummers, I'm a lefty! :)
alinadrummergirl 1 year ago
Excellent drummer,, seen him play in Newcastle... one of the best
poolslad1966 1 year ago
Is his snare triggered?
Stockholmsyndromeboy 1 year ago
@Stockholmsyndromeboy it's not
Insectamongus 1 year ago
Whatta good sound!!!! :D
SignorinaBuonasera 1 year ago
Ma davvero!! Questa e' musica!!!
PLATOON72 1 year ago
I'm a lefty drummer and even I can't get used to seeing lefties, lol.
I could however get very used to seeing Rod and Jordan playing together.
Love this!!!
OneSteveUnderGod 1 year ago
Rudess the best
Aldoz97LTE 1 year ago
From wich year of Modern Drummer is this?
niniaty 2 years ago
@niniaty it's from 1998
Insectamongus 1 year ago
My best friend took drum lessons from Rod back in 1978 on LI NY at a Drum Center. Said he was a great guy and teacher and told me he had mad skills then. I think Rod is a very good, but not great soloist. However, the work he did with the Dregs was nothing short of incredible. Their progressive creative style allowed him to shine, and he did. I feel his double bass work is some of the finest I've heard. Never obtrusive. I'm biased, but I think he's one of the better drummers of our generation.
SterlingRe 2 years ago
He is an amazing drummer, and one of the kindest, most genuine, most utterly HUMBLE people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting.
eebie376 2 years ago
Yes, the video above is an example of multiple change up on all limbs, nearly impossible to follow Rod. You watch Thomas Lang very good technically, but something about the fluidness of Rod technique that has always captured my attention. Some drummers are good at soloing, but fail to recognize the spirit of the song. Put Rod with music and he is among the worlds best drummer. Listen to any Dregs, Steve Morse CD. Case closed.
toneclub 2 years ago
Rod is one of may all time favorite drummer. He can play any style or type of music. Not many drummers can record and tour with Morse. Rod was doing odd time syncopated stuff back in the 1970's like on Night Meets Light and other songs on What If album. Rod has fills for day days and can follow Morse like water!
toneclub 2 years ago
Had him as a teacher this year at Berklee, he's seriously one of the sweetest and most positive people I've met, much less met with weekly for a semester
rafasanchez89 2 years ago
I agree that he's an excellent drummer, and a much better one than I am of course, but I'm hesitant to add him to my list of favorite drummers because of stuff like 0:50 - 0:54
drumpetbass 2 years ago
So that spot wasnt as smooth as could be.......(or you just dont like d.bass)..........but we all have bad moments......... if he is not on your list of favorites.........he will live. Check out more then 2:06 of him..it's worth it.He's on my list of favorites along w/Bissonette, Steve Smith and Simon Phillips....................all four are great, well rounded drummers that can play almost everything w/great feel and dynamics. Going to see Bissonette two weeks from tonight.....should be good!!!
mikeybbdrummin 2 years ago
hahahah when i was readin this comment i was in 0:46 and i was just like xD when i heard the spot you mentioned
andygjata 2 years ago
Is he using Premier Signia drum in this video?
andrietube 2 years ago
I don't think I'll ever get used to watching lefty drummers. =) He's amazing though.
scarsunseen24 2 years ago 11
i'm a lefty, so i guess it's just natural for me ;)
saw him a few years back at the Paradise (Boston) for a Dregs' gig. we got there early. he was the only one in there, doing his soundcheck.
i was walking around, to check it out. told him i couldn't hear one of his drums. he adjusted the mic and all was good.
that night, he did one of the best solos i've ever seen him (or anyone for that matter) do.
the man's just a total class act
JonP1961 2 years ago
Rod's on my short list of favorite drummers. He was added to the list circa '78 when I first saw him live with the Dregs ;) The guy's got incredible chops. One of the most melodic rhythm masters out there.
JonP1961 2 years ago 11
Professor Morgestein...what else can be said. And he is an exelent classic pianist too!!!
PabloJ1968 3 years ago
anybody knows the name of the song?
persini 3 years ago
yeah ,,, it's called "plam plum zap zap"
mirringues 3 years ago
Rod is really an amazing drummer. For those interested, check the album "Bring'em back alive" from Dixie Dregs. Amazing drum playing there (and of course, the whole band rocks, they're all great musicians).
Auriculum 3 years ago
What an absolutely brilliant drummer this guy is.
What's sad is that I had forgotten all about Rod until recently when I was on Myspace checking out Jordan Rudess's CD.
The guy is an absolute beast on the kit! Of course you'd have to be to be playing behind the likes of the best keyboardist on earth!
Symmetry44 3 years ago 3
I would thoroughly appreciate it if this song was posted in it's entirety...I love this song..btw, this is a good example, among many others, where Rod uses a very light touch on the drums--especially in the beginning.
paradiddle1 3 years ago
One of my all time favorites!
Rod's a stud behind the drumkit !
deercreek7 3 years ago
gentlemen: rod paid his dues making no money while playing with the dregs. now he's entitled to make some money with winger. he's the man!
beasledad 3 years ago
wow morgenstein is a god on the drums. Too bad his talents were overshadowed by being in WINGER in the 80's. He is the man!
HEADBANGING69 3 years ago
Total example of a metal drummer who joined the wrong band.
Mitchzizzle 3 years ago
That is some fine drumming!
Mitchzizzle:
I have to disagree that Rod is a metal drummer. Why do you think he is?
drummer1brt2gzs 3 years ago
I just think that his style is way too heavy for the kind of music he is accompanying. Just my opinion based on his style in his solo, and his power when playing. I think he would have been much better suited in a heavier band.
Mitchzizzle 3 years ago
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zerocool017 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
keep in mind there are only two musicians on the stage.
zerocool017 3 years ago
I see your point. just look at this video and it will explain a lot
watch?v=418DbHpLj0w&feature=related
sammygdog183 3 years ago
Amazing!!! The name of the song ?!?!?!?
peart90 3 years ago
Nightwind by Rudess Morgenstein Project. Amazing song!
Insectamongus 3 years ago
awesome O.o
DarkJesus27 4 years ago