Grand Funk Railroad - Flight of the Phoenix / Footstompin Music - Drum Cover - The Drum Channel

[castilloorlando1492]

APPLAUSE!!!!! THE NEW GFR: MARK, DON, MEL, CRAIG AND THIS GUY!!!

[hunnyluvs1]

This guy is amazing! I love it. I love your drum videos!!! Hey..why doesnt bass sound like that now It used to be played like an instrument, you know, and now its just "thud thud" wtf *frown* Actually that isnt my real question. My real question is in these old GFR films, the bass sounds orgasmic,the drum is also an instrument (not just dull inaudible underbeat) etc But NOW..everything sounds "thin". Besides being thud thus shit, music done in the last couple decades sounds "thin". Why is that?

[hunnyluvs1]

@hunnyluvs1 You know, because no one knows how to play music anymore. They need to listen to GFR and get a clue! (btw, I noticed EVEN MARK -and Don and Mel's imposter band (yikes)- sound "thin". So even the best songster I can think of (Farner. woo!) stopped insisting on great sound quality. Wow that disappoints. Could it just be microchip circuitry that causes this? Or is it just that when music becomes empty, it sounds it. :(

[TheDrumChannel]

@hunnyluvs1 Well I like your second sentence. And yes I do think that there is a certain amount of 70's technology that made that music sound like it does. Today they just try to replicate that sound. The whole Boston album was done on a primitive 8 or 16 track recorder (I forget which one) and just listen to that sound. It was made as ademo and when the record company heard it, they never re-recorded it. Just pressed it to a record. I also think that the engineer has a lot to do with it.

[TheDrumChannel]

@hunnyluvs1 Don't really know - maybe they had better drugs back then! I do hear you though. I think it first starts with playing from the heart, which of course these guys did. Even when I went to see Mark Don and Mel in Albany in 96', they sounded really good and tight but what I was really waiting for was that overdriven, balls to the walls sound that was their signature, and was a little dissapointed. Still was a great concert to see them all together.

[ingwie1993]

That drummer loves his job - i can see it in his faaze :P

The song is very cool too!

[catblack2]

Don Brewer was the real deal. I can't think of anyone back then playing like he did. GFR was total energy, when power trio's really meant something. Don Brewer influenced many young drummers. Nice work. You smoked this track.

[TheDrumChannel]

@catblack2 Thank You - He was my teacher when I was 10 - I was hooked!

[mysterj1]

Nailed it. I loved this medley...to me I always thought it would have been a great opener back when I was doing the cover band. I always thought if you like someone enough to cover their tunes that you ought to NAIL it...technique, tone, energy, etc. Not often I hear a drummer I think "damn, why can't all drummers do that?"

[chazsinger]

Nice job on the video edit and the drumming, but dammit, where's the naru shirt and fro'? lol

[phoenix775577]

kick azzz drummin!!!!!!!



[EagleMedieval]

Hellagood drummin' man!! d:)

[metaleart666]

jamas seras como ese tipo la verdad

[arclight777]

what kind of weenies wouldn't like this ? oh, must me the two drummers from Vienna

[TheDrumChannel]

@arclight777 Tha't funny - Thanks a lot - kick ass song.

[whatdfunkifino]

Woo! You had me hooked from the start. Excellent Brewer impersonation. Just need to work on the fro. Thanks for the flashback.

[TheDrumChannel]

@whatdfunkifino Yeah the fro would have worked here. Thanks

[tdawgee]

AWESOME !!

[tliedel]

Excellent job covering Don Brewer. He's one of my all time favorite drummer, and you nailed!

[TheDrumChannel]

@tliedel You and me both - Such energy in his playing

[klump1953]

SUPER SONG

ITS A ROCK SONG

PLAY IT WITH A GUITAR NO ORGAN

ITS ONE OF THE BEST ROCK SONG S

ORGAN KILL THAT SONG ROCK MUSIC NEED A GUITAR

SUPER BASS DRIVE

PETER FROM GERMANY

PETER

[Dogdrum]

DUDE! If Don Brewer gives up GFR, you're going to be his more than worthy successor.

[TheDrumChannel]

@Dogdrum Yeah but he ain't but thanks for the vote of confidence.

[Dogdrum]

@TheDrumChannel My pleasure :-). I truly mean it.

[33PETERPAUL]

Great job is an understatement my friend you played it note for note and a live version also,I find it difficult to play live versions again fanstastic job.

[bassdudeman22]

oyeah this guy Rocks Don would be pround to hear this dudes awsome playing. great job.Peace All

[2GoldensTosa]

Holy crap! Brewer is one of my favorite rock drummers of all time/ You've done a phenomenal job presenting some of his best drumming work! FANTASTIC job! I'll be posting these to my Facebook page to spread the word to my friends who play drums! You, Sir, are a GREAT drummer! Cheers!!

[TheDrumChannel]

@2GoldensTosa Thanks so much - Yes I love playig GF.

[Apachito59]

I'm drinking couple of beers and enjoying your performance, Nice job, thanks for share it......

[TheDrumChannel]

@Apachito59 Your totally welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I woke them all up the day I recorded it. I think it was Sunday morning! Thanks again

[VNTJ]

Excellent man!

[TheDrumChannel]

@VNTJ Thank You

[Suldog29]

Really nice. Serious fun playing along to those two songs. I'm a bass player, and Mel's driving lines in both of those are just a great joy to play.

[ccrstucook]

To me the best song of Phoenix

[TheDrumChannel]

@ccrstucook Yes I'd have to agree

[waltman98]

Awesome man, great job. 40 years later I still love this song, brings back so many memories.

[TheDrumChannel]

@waltman98 That is the best part about music - It always brings you back

[driver9300]

Great song to play with,Love to see you do some chicago

[TheDrumChannel]

@driver9300 Hey - I just did a Chicago tune

[tdkjr]

Nice job! I'm a drummer as well,those are two of my favorite GFR songs.

[TheDrumChannel]

@tdkjr Nice - glad you enjoyed them - I didn't see any drum videos on your channel though :(

[robert7387]

just sent this to a buddy also a GFR devotee. i get a kick each time i watch man total joy. reminds me why i keep playin in the first damn place.

[TheDrumChannel]

@robert7387 Thanks so much for spreading the word. I appreciate it.

[cramrenraff]

THAT'S ENERGYYYYYYYYY

[TheDrumChannel]

@cramrenraff Still not as much as Don is exerting, but then again he has about 20,000 people pumping him up at the time.

[SuperPluribus]

muy bueno. Dios te bendiga.

[jesseroman3]

Use the Shure in ear isolation phones, they isolate better than those big ass cans u r using goes without saying they weigh a lot less!

[TheDrumChannel]

@jesseroman3 I know - now that I look at them it's like I was trying to recieve ET or somethng - Thanks - I'll check out that Shure set your talking about.

[SuperTomtony]

Awesome buddy youv'e inspired me to pick up the sticks again

[TheDrumChannel]

@SuperTomtony That's great. That is the best. With all the crap that beats us up all day long, you need to pound back a little to keep the balance!

[jimakosalala]

dude you just ROCK! keep the Funk alive man.....

[DanteStar7]

From a fellow musician,

that truely was amazing!

dante star

[gerbonkeyboards]

Dude....or out of respect I will call you "Your Royal Dudeness", I am blown away by this video. The visual is creative and absolutely awesome. The live version of this song you chose is absolutely the best version I've ever heard. And your drumming, how the "F" do you hit Each and Every single beat exactly the way Brewer did it . I already know the answer...an abundance of talent and an unimaginable amount of time and hard work you invested, along with your passion for this music.

[TheDrumChannel]

@gerbonkeyboards Sorry I'm so late at responding to this but thank you so much. You pretty much said it all in that last sentence. I probably couldn't have said it better - Thanks so much for those kind words - they mean a lot and make it worth it to do these videos

[CVAN687478]

Bitchin

[jesseroman3]

In the pocket dude!

[TheDrumChannel]

@jesseroman3 Thanks

[CVAN687478]

@jesseroman3  asskickin

[TheDrumChannel]

@CVAN687478 Thanks!

[jakeman151]

Great job man...This is such a good song anyways. Glad to see you have good taste! wish ya lived in Columbus Ohio!

[Bohemianroots]

Seš dobrej!! You are really good!!!

[TheDrumChannel]

@Bohemianroots Thanks

[drstrangeq]

Love IT! That was fun, creative, & good playin'!

[TheDrumChannel]

@drstrangeq Thanks so much - I hope to do more soon

[Zorack10]

Man every drumming cover I've seen you do,wether it be GFR,Edgar winter,you always do it right,loud and proud as it should be,you are awesome man!

[TheDrumChannel]

@Zorack10 Thanks man - I really appreciate that. Wish I could do this for a living.

[kenporich2006]

Dude ...that was just plain fun to watch. You were havin' way to much fun... lol! Great job and kudos brother. Keep the wood flyin'. Peace.

[TheDrumChannel]

@kenporich2006 Yes I will and thanks for taking the time to write your comment. Really appreciated that.

[DaddyDrums1]

Pure joy, baby.

[anitcha666]

thanks, thanks, thanks ' Ocean...

[Maxharddrive64]

Lmao you know I found this online here and I thought "kickass!" Then when i saw it was 'Drum Channel" I thought "Double Kick ass!!!" I enjoyed this very much thank you for the time and effort.

[TheDrumChannel]

@Maxharddrive64 - thanks - isn't it a great jam? Love playing this one - Thanks again

[Maxharddrive64]

@TheDrumChannel dude do u remember "All the girls in the world beware" ? That whole album is a great listen....

[TheDrumChannel]

@Maxharddrive64 - Yes I do - As a matter of fact I recorded Runnin the other day. Should be able to post it soon.

[semiLivedj]

How cool! I wanna do it!

[nelsonfrazier]

este wn la cago, muy bueno

[klummp]

Mel's B Day Today =) Love it man keep em coming and Happ Birthday Mel!!!!!!

[TheDrumChannel]

@klummp

Hey Happy Birthday Mel - When you commin to my town again?

[TOPOFFMAN]

I love your drums. And the energy and attention to detail to each drummer you emulate.

[TheDrumChannel]

@TOPOFFMAN - Thank you - That make it worth the effort doing these.

[TOPOFFMAN]

@TheDrumChannel Just take care of your ears. I see you wearing headphones. I assume you are hearing the music through them. I used to play music(guitar) But I never wore plugs and after the years I developed tinnitus. Ringing and humming in the right ear. Too much feedback and standing too close to crash cymbals I guess. But I had to retire because of it. I still play music sometimes with friends, but I wear ear plugs when I do. Cos the drunker we get, the louder we get.

[TheDrumChannel]

@TOPOFFMAN What did you say? - Just kidding. Yes I know all about that condition. I am careful not to crank it too loud in the headphones. Thanks so much

[altj99]

Fucking right !!!

[dgcmusi]

I really like how you put this together..

Man.I played a piece years ago....I think the name of it was "Get It Together" ...by Grand Funk...

We won battle of the bands with it..

You are a great musician... I saw a few of your videos tonight ...

Love the pop in your snare.....

Dave .

[TheDrumChannel]

@dgcmusi

Thanks Dave - Yeah "Got To Get It Together" was the song. Great song - I'm glad you won. Thanks

[stoned66neves]

como a gente diz aqui no meu país:

"Não tem pra ninguém"

tão bom quanto o original Don Brewer...

Congratulations!

[TheDrumChannel]

No está seguro de lo que está diciendo, pero suena como que te haya gustado - gracias

[Catagator]

Nice Playing!!! What video program are you using to produce your videos?

[TheDrumChannel]

Sony Vegas

[Davidekap]

Awesome, congratulations!

[corgi4me]

this is awesome. please keep it up!

[TheDrumChannel]

I will thanks

[burnedoutgolfer]

Awesome drumming and video! I am gonna be noodling with my guitar over this one!

[TheDrumChannel]

Would love to see what you come up with.

[vineyardedge]

Bad ass video & playing! :) People like you are what makes Youtube so awesome!

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks Val - You got some really good videos yourself out there. I hear the You Tube police are in town again. What a shame. If it gets worse, maybe I'll just post drum only videos like the Zep one. Rock on!!

[Bekki54]

YOU are great!! And you are drummin' to my favorite GFR song! How did you put this together? Keep on drummin on!!

You must love these guys, too!

[TheDrumChannel]

Yes - they are by far my favorite band and drummer. They just all had so much energy on stage. I wish they would have all just stayed together. We all would have went to see all of their shows. It was really easy to put together this video - Going to do some more

Thanks so much

[drdigital1]

Awesome X infinity! Now if I could only vote like that! Dude you got the groove! Oh yeah !'m diggin it! 5*s!

[ozzyozb]

Your Hired...very good...you did it justice!!!

[april20051]

one of the Best Songs By Grand Funk I will also favorite this and post it on my  page on myspace this is really Amazing I love it Great Job

[TheDrumChannel]

Thank You so much -

[recharchic]

Very Merry Drums Xmas!!!! GFR

[TheDrumChannel]

Sorry I'm a little late but same to you.

[recharchic]

Outstanding! ******

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks!

[EricSes]

Ah man, how am I only just seeing this? This rocks! You did an amazing job! Fantastic video editing as well! 5 super duper stars!

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks Eric - You gotta tap your foot to this one or you ain't got a pulse! Merry Christmas!

[ventsintheedge]

Merry Xmas...

[ventsintheedge]

Dude ,that was bad ass!!!

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks - I appreciate that a lot

[sistermoonshine13]

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!!

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks Sis for all you do for all of us! It is a full time job and I appreciate it!

[OldTimeRockRoll1969]

Hell yes!

Awesome man!

[thepurpledragonfly]

Another AWESOME DRUMMING VID to a GREAT ENERGETIC LIVE GRAND FUNK RAILROAD PERFORMANCE!!!! Loved how you edited in their concert footage from the song too!!! Those guys were AWESOME to experience live!!!! GREAT BREWER DRUMMING WORK here Joe!!!!

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks - I like the way this song came out too. They looked like they were having a lot of fun that night. Wish I was there. Thanks again for the comment - I really appreciate it.

[pappysmp]

This is having so much fun(k) in a rock concert ,Nirvana were different some kind of boring

[TheDrumChannel]

I hear you - pure rock and roll from the gut!

[LouddrummerO]

Does it get any better then jamming with GFR? Great stick control on those fills. Kit sounds great, and the video editing is always first class, awesome performance Joe. Like the beater action.

I can see you are the most happiest behind the kit, me too:) Next step try to smile while im concentrating.

[fildegard]

Fantastic!

Every time you play Grand Funk is fantastic! It's such a joy watching your videos.

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks man - That's really a nice comment - I really appreciate it.

[Artie4001]

That was great, It looks like you were having fun yourself. Good Job!!

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks - yup - I was. Thanks

[PackedFunk]

Simply incredible!

Your videos never cease to amaze me.

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks - you have great videos too!

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks - What ever happened to that file you were supposed to send?

[SilverHamer]

Everything about this video put a huge grin on my face! Great song, great video editing, great playing, and great energy in your performance! Too bad there are only 5 stars to offer...this deserves many more!

LC

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks so much. That's a really nice comment that made my day. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Now I want to do some more!

[ForReelFunk]

OK.now, THAT IS MASTERFUL!

You could replace Brewer! That smile say's; "I love this shit" That's the ticket!

Keep 'em coming!

[TheDrumChannel]

I'm glad you enjoyed it - I know you would as your one of the biggest Funk fans out there!

[DrumAddict324]

brilliantly done... great job!!! :)

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks Yale - cant wait to see your stuff too.

In case anyone hasn't checked out DrumAddict - you should. She is a fantastic drummer in a class by herself. She has toured the world playing with all different types of musicians and assembled this work in a DVD. Amazing accomplishment. -

[SteveBDrums]

Oh Hell Yea Joe! That's some great playing my friend. Always a kick watching your video editing too! ^_^ *****

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks - I love the editing equally

[robscouser]

they keep getting better and better, keep em coming, luv it

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks - I will as long as I can

[robertsutter]

Yes, that smile is contagious. Joe "Brewer" TheDrumChannel is the rockin'est Drummer in the World!!!

[TheDrumChannel]

Everyone thinks I'm smiling - it's more like a strain than a smile - Thanks

Don Brewer really knew how to beat those drums

[billmomentum]

Just plain loved it!

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks

[Scream4vengeance]

Awesome, groovy drumming, Joe!!

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks JC

[Utube2Itube]

Totally amazing, as always. You get a really nice vintage sound out of you drumkit. The drumming itself is the true highlight though, you are awesome! 5 stars!!!

[TheDrumChannel]

The sound changes every time and I don't know why? :) One day I will figure it out.

[MyTwangyGuitar]

"There is not much to the drums in these songs."

Am I watching a different video? OK, Joe. Since I do have a bit of rhythm myself, I should have no problem banging this out if I should decide to get behind a kit, right? Yeah, in another life perhaps.

I could not imagine this song being played any better than it is here. Just one thing; you look absolutely miserable. Could you please try and make it look like you are enjoying yourself?

I believe I'll wake up *my* family with this tune.

[TheDrumChannel]

Well from a drumming perspective that is. I wouldn't expect you to play it on the drums but i bet you could play it on the guitar very easily - Thanks again for the kind words

[byte19]

good lord man!!! O_O!! I always love to play live with a song that just feels like the greatest jam ever!!! don't lie... you hated every minute of it too!!! haa ha!!! love it great playing as always!!

[TheDrumChannel]

totally hated it! Thanks

[StarHomer]

Amazing performance Joe. One of my favorite GFR songs that hardly ever gets played anymore. This takes me back to when I saw them in '73. Too bad you can only get 5 stars because you deserve more. You rock buddy! TimG

[TheDrumChannel]

I know - it is funny how music reminds you of where you were and what you were doing. I remember going to the store to buy this album. That makes me an old man!

[AlainHubert]

Awesome as usual Joe! 5 stars! I was 7 years old back then...how time flies! But good music never gets old!

(BTW: there's a small typo error in the info, it's Don Brewer and not Bewer)

[TheDrumChannel]

That's cause I probably typed it late at night instead of being in bed. I'll check it out. Thanks Alain

[DRMessinger]

Excellent Joe!! Way to merge the past with the present tecnologies. You're on the edge my friend!!

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks I really appreciate it.

[PDXguitarfreak]

Great one Joe! You look like you are having a blast too!

[TheDrumChannel]

It's all about having fun now isn't it?

[chessdude67]

SO COOL! you are a BADASS! Great job!

Don, would be giving you the thumbs up! GFR ROCKS! You ROCK!

5 apples! 

[TheDrumChannel]

Don Rocks. That dude had a lot of energy - but then again he was playin at the Garden. It don't get any better than that. Thanks

[col33145]

awesome playing dude

[drumzgal]

Fantastic job Joe!

Your videos are the best!!!

Your drumming ROCKS as always!!

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks Kim - You got it goin on yourself too!. Keep making the vids - they are great.

[17drums]

Funny, I thought you were a bit younger when I saw you play this live! Another fantastic video, Joe! 5 stars.

[TheDrumChannel]

Had a fro too! Thanks

[koolbossjock]

I was at the show at the L.A Forum,then we drove to Phoenix to see more.10 stars brother..Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa­aaaa Yankees win.Love # 27

[KimAndTina]

I got stuck in the parade! Bunch of crazy people down there!

[TheDrumChannel]

Me too!

[mattyp3400]

Rock n Roll Soul was great from that show as well

[TheDrumChannel]

Another great GFR tune!

[mattyp3400]

100% KICK ASS!!!

[TheDrumChannel]

Thank you

[HolandesFrito]

Absolutely brilliant. I like when you sing along the song.

Five stars!

[TheDrumChannel]

Thank you - can't help myself!