Nick Pierce- Improv Groove Solo

[manicospic]

Sorry man, dont see any groove in this either...

[Shadowdwellerblake]

this is better than the one that was called metal this is more like nu metal or korn type stuff or something. good stuff. good rythym in it tooooo. :)

[123treeparty]

what the F

[Poopaloopeydoo]

Bad ass, but not really groove. 

[AwesomeCentury]

Please rename to "Metal Improv Solo... Again". Don't call this a groove. For metal/ blast beats/ no one cares about this genre kind of music, it was good. But definitely not groove.

[09kpeters]

h o l l y fuckkkkkkk <3

[CafeDkP13]

not ur best solo but equally imposible jaja

[HelloKittyIsMyGod]

im kinda really down to write a guitar track to this... kinda scared to disgrace nick pierce's awesomeness... anyone think its a good idea?

[BigMochu]

PRO PRO

[EyesOfDestruction92]

What kind of heads are you using in this video?

[dor44]

i really cant understand why lady gaga has millions of views and this is not even the 100k

dude u sure beat the crap of lady gaga! :)

[TeHAnnihilaterer]

wow ur amazing dude. my only complaint is how fast ur playin it, but thas also the best part, lol. o nvm i watch ur vids.. bands the shit, 2 lol

[MrEpicPants]

its freaking Aragorn on the drums

[DistortedBrain]

THIS GUY IS FUCKING AMAZING. One of the best drummers i've seen on youtube, and I watch ALOT of drum vids!

[HeavyMetalFan222]

this guy recorded the faceless album "akeldama" he's a pure beast

[imapyro696]

@HeavyMetalFan222 not the whole CD man.. just the title track.

[timma1]

NIck now plays for culling the weak.

Check my vids, i just uploaded a vid of him playing with them live.

[mckay678]

Your fukin amazing fella! keep it up :)

[Drakhai]

New set? =)

[kraastopher]

Nick,

I am in awe of your apparent versatility as a drummer. Your left hand technique is almost impeccable too; many people using traditional grip fail to get the full rebound from the hit, but you don't waste any energy in your strokes. I have a request for you (given that you have time): if you have any experience in Latin drumming or Jazz, could you post a video up of an improvised solo with those styles? I love Latin drumming and would love to see you play it. If not, cool.

Regards,

Chris

[ZebraBear88]

with a left like tht, i can almost guarantee he played snare in his high school marching band or marched corps or somethin

[ljgchico1324]

insane rythem

[syther112]

your fucking mad !

[ownagemunky]

HOW?!?!?!

[Matthi234]

sexy trousers xD

[fiddy011]

wow nice druming

[abacacus]

jesus motherfucking christ.

[InfernoFighterPrise]

why are you so fucking fast? Holy shit, this is intense shit.

[timmmmkay]

i wonder if he can blast with his left hand and what it would look like

[ashestodust52]

check out his cover of an autopsy by the faceless

[unikeeper]

Cover? He was in the band. Nick is incredible.

[ashestodust52]

o for real?

i didnt kno that.

cool beans

[ohnickoli]

It's not really a cover since he made up the drums for that song, he used to be with the faceless during their first CD.

[ashestodust52]

yea i found that out after i said it was a cover

[MrShmacko]

that was sic!

[nuguns]

Thanks Dude I have been waiting for that!

YOU ROCK! im so inspired now

[ACMetan]

I do that often too, we shouldn't go over the same pattern that much, nice work anyway

[drumsnSEX07]

bro your sick man!

[qwertymetal7]

insane.

[klolodrum]

i like your trick by 1:21

[Lawlbunnies]

travis barker aint got shit on you

[robertcochransvideos]

wow finally a guy who uses double bass and has groovy rhythm :]

[Chops69666]

wow he can play traditional grip aswell iam impressed

[amnezija]

you are soooo talented, and as far as I can see ; hardworking as well. It takes a lot of practice for something like that..keep up the great work. You have to be one of the most talented drummers I"ve ever seen. and ive seen quite a lot.:D amazing in every field..amazing.

[666AlphaDog666]

makes me wanna headbang xD

[imnotafuckingjew]

Lol @ having Boyles for a last name.

[travisboy1es]

neat?

[joecusano]

nick pierce is a god

[Thefacelessfreak14]

FREAKIN' A!

[TboneGones]

this was awesome!!!

[Xenofang]

I gotta agree with a few here, the overall sound was good but could have been way better without random symbols all over the place, it turned from a nice beat to load nice very quickly.

[6carhell6]

Do you know anything about drums or music at all?

Btw whats a "dunk yard"?

[RexFromDefgab]

Hey, why not let the man have a musical opinion. That's different.

[michaelz6366]

a drunk yard would be a backyard you get drunk in then blow some cows and shit its not cool but hey to each there own right

[MetalDrummer420]

nice..i think we ur vids more often,maybe ill learn sum shit lol..keep 'em comin bro!!!

[chubbyboy527]

how the hell do you have 78,000 views, i guess a shitload of non-drummers watch this

[topgunne12]

either that or you have no taste in music?

[DancordanceAxis]

man, i bet you're too fat to drum

[HammandClov]

Probably so fat he makes buffet restaurants put out an alert sign when he's out in the streets. "Oh no, It's Fatzilla!

[knarzente]

this is my favourite movie, very good beat ;D

[knarzente]

lol thats my favourite movie ;D love this beat

[xpaulinox]

amazing!

[dowapbambutt]

favorite drummer! =]

[Sk8erAndGuitarFreak]

This is Carrie on my brothers account,but I love Nick he's awesome. <3

[alejandro15187]

well, i've heard enough:THIS GUY IS THE BEST DRUMMER ON YOU TUBE. I've been watching drum solos for over three hours and this dude's solo rivals some of the great drummers. Amazing. I just hope he gets someone to record him with some decent sound equipment. Damn, that was great.

[imapyro696]

the faceless' song "akeldama" features him on drums and the quality couldnt get much better than that.

[drumeaterking]

you are badass. period, son.

[redtacto]

0.0 those are insane rolls u got in there ur arms are like robot fast 0.0

[sylviben]

tu es super fort comme batteur!!!

[bengmansbeverfarm]

Or as we say in plain swedish: Du är fucking-jävla-kuk-bra!

[brucer1966]

Awesome man!!!

[BaKeRdRuMmEr]

You're a crazy mutha fucka!

[devildriver1f]

just when you thing your getting somewhere god takes a masive shit on you

[themadtapper]

all the fills and stuff though, when doing a solo, you gotta do more things to keep it going, you don't have other musicians there to make things better, but this is guy is definately the shit

[Rwned]

awesome

[Zakerotd]

Right about now, all bands are going "Where was this guy when we started out?"

[Flump5000]

the bass in this song is so complex. i dont know how you can do that. i need to buy a drum kit if i ever want to do this.

you should do this: go to guitar center, say you dont play a lot and youre looking for your first drum kit. when they show u one, just play something like this. get someone to record it and let us see what happens. :-)

[xandrewsmithx]

"i need to buy a drum kit if i ever want to do this."

hahahahaha

[skittlebro107]

nioce

[Nova45]

nucking futs kid.

nucking futs.

[Goryllo]

believe, yours is the best comment i've ever seen on youtube! jean yas!

[RamboHEATHEY]

man

mass respect for those beats man

funky as hahaha

[slayer564]

holy shit that was amazing

[BloodthirstySamara]

2 words: holeeey shiiiiit...

[drumsack]

too many fills. would be better with less fills.

[travisboy1es]

would be better if u shut up

[travisboy1es]

Wow you are a complete tard. Oh, look who's a bitch. 8D)) Your dumb ass.

[travisboy1es]

That's my last name dumb shit, "Boyles" the 1 is an L dip shit.

[Glonito]

that bass is fresh

[Symmetry44]

The only thing I despise about many of these solos is the sound quality sucks.

This dude can play the shit out of the drums though, that's for damn sure!

[EdenInAshes]

what did you do to get so fast and precise, what do you practice on in particular? Your skills are amazing.

[xandrewsmithx]

dope stick spin in there for no reason

[TheOrangeMrJulius]

Why aren't his hands moving as fast as they are in the other videos?

[candycane27]

one question how long have you been playing??!

[RevengeOfTheWronged]

This dude is fucking awesome.

[drumhead14]

man great cymbel work and all to gather good job

[ConsumedByDrums]

lol he's not to good

at anyting but metal.

[eViL1mOnKeY]

ffs y do ppl search threw youtube only to bag ppl out. an good thing to remember is to not judge yourself against other ppl coz theres alway gunna be sum 1 beta. Nick Pierce is awsome end of story.

[Beno456]

wtf post something yourself numb nuts,love to see what spasticated beats u can knock out,fuckin retard.Oh btw excellent drumming keep up the good work mate,to many narrow minded people,fuckin drummers are getting the egos of guitarists.

[bluescv70]

everybody just shut your mouths, he is a great drummer, certain drummers are good at what they do, jazz drummers there good at jazz, metal drummers are good at metal, ect. but some are good all around, like him he kicks ass

[martianshoes]

It should be pointed out, that experienced drummers, professionals with gold records - have gone back and taken lessons; Peart and Wallace studying under Fred Gruber is an example. Carl Palmer also took lessons at the height of ELP's fame. Drumming is a constant state of growth. Its all good...

[cigger123]

sounds awesome

[xYoureAllDumbx]

you guys are too closed minded, if this guy can play that good improving, im sure if he took the time to listen to other drummers you guys name drop he could play what they are playing. the stuff he plays in his videos ARENT the only things he knows how to play. this guy is NOT a begninner compared to anyone.

[internecineTurbine]

well its youtube the land where logic is dead

[DeathRattle00]

Ah, SO True Unfortunately...

[Pecola0o]

my youtube don't you mean "the internet"

[tomdrums88]

trad grip,v nice touch

[arabfosheezy]

travis barker who?

[atkunkler]

seriously..

[boltp777]

to me metal drummers are the best in the world because you have to have a lot of edurance to play like a machine for a 30 minute or 45 minute set.

[Drummerboy999]

true but the jazz and funk drummers have got skill and style...that you cant deny. and metal drummers are not the best just cuz they can play that fast and long.

[caitiffchoir]

metal drummers have style too... check out that bandana

ha but seriously,i'll admit jazz and funk drummers have style too, but i'll argue this the same as i argue guitarists,

example, john petrucci blows the hair off santana's and eric clapton's nuts

both have style, their own style, but in a competition of raw skill, you can't deny metal takes the crown

[wolvesghost]

Hmm,,,your good...lol

[SasukeNerd222]

That setup is awesome.

[DrUmSensitive]

The best in the world?! How old are you guys, 14?! He is such an average drummer. I play like that, just little bit less controlled because my left hand got injured a long time ago, and I suck compared to the REAL drummers, so...

Don't think metal drummers are the best in the world. I did. When I was 15. :D

P.S. The heads for that sound are Remo Emperor batter, other brands have similar heads, they just have to be very hard to sound like that.

[wagggggg]

hes a good drummer

[DrUmSensitive]

So am, I who cares?! I'm not the best in the world, neither is he.

[wagggggg]

i never thought or said he was, i wouldent know how good you are, i havent watched you, i dont think thares a drummer that is considered the BEST IN THE WORLD

[DrUmSensitive]

Read the comments and then mine. Don't be a fool, READ.

[mesdeftool]

He's better than average. I'm afraid you are wrong. I'm average, an intermediate at best, and I can't touch Nick's talent yet.

Nick Pierce is highly skilled. Let's put it that way so no one whines, eh?

[DrUmSensitive]

If I tell you I earn my living playing in a Pearl Jam cover band and teaching drums, I play for 13 years, learned jazz - played in a band Return to forever-style, and own a studio, I STILL consider myself average, you guys begginers, Nicko McBrain great, Bill Cobham fabulos, and Buddy Rich the best. It's not a question of how good Nick is, it's a question of HOW BAD you are compared to him, and how good THEY are compared to him.

Trust me, he's average, you're not.

[mesdeftool]

Your credibility is now in check. If you taught drums, you wouldn't be such a hot head. I'm afraid I do not believe a word you just wrote.

Oh, and you were and still are wrong. Have a nice day teach!

[Laurenan69]

mesdeftool.. ever hear of the phrase " you understand things only as far as youself are " . Compared to drummers like steve gadd dave weckl elvin jones jack dejohnette etc.... he is an absolute beginner... . STILL he is very good and better than most people will ever play !

[mesdeftool]

I never was a fan of cliche sayings, to be honest. They reflect the view of the majority, which is, quite ironically, most oftentimes not true for the individual.

Of course I am aware of the absolute pros, those whose skill may go untouched.

However, to say that Nick Pierce is a beginner even compared the very best is an ignorant statement. What you hear is not, in fact, beginning drumming skills. You and I both know this.

For imporv, this shows much more than a beginner's understanding.

[Laurenan69]

Seems to me like you didnt read my comment... I said he IS good... and better than most people will ever be.. but COMPARED to other drummer he is at the stage of an beginner . This is not a "cliche saying " . Its a fact .

[IdiocyFTW]

That's entirely a question of definition. Personally, I think the word "beginner" is a little misplaced here.

[GoGoNards]

"Compared to drummers like steve gadd dave weckl elvin jones jack dejohnette etc.... he is an absolute beginner." Uhhhhh, that's the dumbest thing I've heard in a while.....Just because this guys isn't one of the handful of drummers that's made it on Modern Drummer or Drum Magazine doesnt mean he doesn't have skill. The guy was doing some intense hand and feet work. After seeing a couple of his video's Im sure he can hang with those guys.

Damn, people love to "HATE" on youtube.

[Laurenan69]

Again..... "Seems to me like you didnt read my comment... I said he IS good... and better than most people will ever be.. but COMPARED to other drummer he is at the stage of an beginner . This is not a "cliche saying " . Its a fact ." cant you guys read ?

[ShooBdoo22]

Why don't you post a vid of you playing?

I'd like to see where this master critigue is coming from.

[Laurenan69]

Iam working on a max roach solo right now , maybe ill post it.

[playswithpassion]

beginner's really can't groove or play polyrhythms...so I can understand your opinion but I can't call it fact. Sorry bud.

[dowapbambuttt]

polyrythms are gnar boss

i cant hit em for shit

[playswithpassion]

just keep at it bro, you'll get it one of these days if you keep practicing.

[tfburges]

(Talking to Laurenan)

[tfburges]

Haha you're an absolute retard.

[Laurenan69]

no... i just say my opinion

[smellslikeian]

I'd like to see him play something slow.....I know death metal isn't slow, but a lot of the death metal guys have a harder time at slower tempos. If there is a chink in this guy's armor at all, that might be it.

[axewarrior]

He practices with a metronome so probably not.

[Hellfronz]

he plays for The Faceless

GRIMMMM!

[tombojombo]

FAIL!

He used to, he doesn't anymore.

His only track on their album is track 7.

Doesn't take away from the fact that he kicks ass.

[demuremure]

this guy could be one the world's best drummers.

[thestonejar]

what band does this bad ass play for

[MetalWorks]

Hey man nice drumming, your toms sound ace! what heads you got on them and your snare?

[borlandwes]

fuck yeahhhhhhhhhh.Dude you are wonderfull!!!!

[Crazymark1]

You and Luke Jaeger from Sleep Terror should get together and jam. You guys would own shit.

[Rohde51]

less talky.....more booby

[XDXXD699]

fucking kick ass

[pepitochavez]

D-Y-N-A-M-I-C-S

[Eklund89]

u didnt heard any ghost notes? probably not..

[pepitochavez]

i dont mean ghost notes, i mean like quieting down in some parts in the middle and stuff, it started kinda soft but the rest was loud.

[Eklund89]

ok.. but it is meant to be a metal improv.. what do you expect? look at the tribal solo or the groove instead.

[pepitochavez]

this one is supposed to be the improv groove solo, as it says on the title. but yeah w/e, i look at the tribal one, it was good but as it continued it seemed like it lost the tribal-ness. but idk maybe im wrong i havent watched it in a while

[Eklund89]

haha sorry i mistook. hehe he is good at playing metal and maby he cant keep it out of the tribal and groovie stuff :P haha

[mynamehere1212]

that is really sweet. sooooo do you have a band?

[mars227]

yeah, embalmed is a pretty big band lol

[comeclarity95]

thats sweet as hell

[Goryllo]

where can I find Nick Pierce? does he have a website or something? i need him for my cd! pleeze answer.

[KrimpenDrummer]

i like the stick tricks dude, nice job

[fuckadelic]

you recorded akeldema with the faceless right?

or was that brett batdorf? ik they just rerecorded a bunch of their stuff with marco pitruzella

[blastbeatshaman]

Yeah but just the song called Akeldama, there were 4 drummers who played on that CD. Marco however has not recorded anything with them, he was just filling in on tour.

[scopions84]

nice to see a young fellow play with the traditional grip!!! you should learn some jazz! your groove is good.

[Drumdream]

fucking awesome!

[Shadness]

dude you suck. just kidding your awesome man

[andybobandyy]

dude rastafred is an idiot...a complete idiot and has no idea what hes talking about...and thebubba is completly right your 10 times better nick hahaha

[rastafreddy]

or jason bittner

[rastafreddy]

listen to rodney holmes thats the bass cleaness i was taking about

[Demilitian]

Holy shit!

I fooocking loved that!!!

[drumkid27]

I was surprised to see u using traditional grip

[TheBubbanaterlolz]

The new drummer for the faceless isnt as good as you.

[rastafreddy]

consider getting a tighter bass drum and cclean your bass drum attacks they are not as accurate as you could make them and consider re tuning that second tom

[blastbeatshaman]

Its video camera audio! Are you fucking retarded dude, some of the shit you're throwing out there is really a fucking shot in the dark. Try thinking on your next words of wisdom.

[twooos]

rastafreedy, can u do any better? i think NOT

[ASkylit25]

im likin this one more than the metal solo, not that i dont like metal, i love it. but this shows more emotion and creativity.

[w1nterb0rn]

Holy shit that's all I have to say

Inspiration

[TDrummerM]

I dig the hand speed how long you been playing? Over all very sweet

[21caz14]

dude your awsum! keep it up

[DLSOT]

that a heavy bass drum!

[SHRED1000]

triggers. no they arent cheating.

[xdoseonex]

sick solo. what splash is that near ur hats?

[blastbeatshaman]

Its a 10" A Zildjian splash. Which is now cracked and going back to the factory. Thanks to an extended warranty.

[titomariner]

what ride is that