If you don't appreciate JMac, and your a drummer, don't even try his lessons......stay with TOOL ,huge drumsets and such. Just don't get on the kit in the music store, please! Double Bass singles are not hard; nor are fills of 32nd notes; nor is a fast metal beat.....no one needs to hear that when their trying to talk with a salesperson.
@MrBrentR as someone else said, Danny Carey is an awesome drummer who doesn't deserve to be pigeon-holed as a typical metal drummer like you're trying to imply. Also, don't try to say metal drummers can only play double bass and "fast metal beats". I don't particularly like metal in general but I know a lot of metal drummers are versatile. Don't pick on a drummer you clearly have no idea about because you come across as ignorant.
im sorry but i think its kinda boring. his groove is not extreme or awesome or something. his fills are not like: waauw. but yeah is he very chill and calm. and he should use the twenty series..
@teundrumhead The drums aren't about that. Flashy speed playing? Extremely complicated grooves? In my opinion, he epitomizes what the drums r about. He can be extremely tasteful (check out is work with death cab for cutie) and he always takes interesting approaches at grooves that would otherwise be pretty simple. He's not always a lead player, but he can be amazing (pity and fear- dcfc) and skilled when necessary. he takes his place as a solid rhythm player, and u would do well to follow suit.
@hiphopsucks96 You've got it straight. I wrote off Death Cab as emo trash until McGerr joined the group. To paraphrase something Phil Collins once said, the drummer is like the goal keeper of the group. If you have a good group with a bad drummer, you have a bad group. If you have a mediocre group with a good drummer, you have a good group. McGerr definitely exemplifies that idea, and Ben Gibbard and Chris Walla's poetry become more accessible because of it.
@thescowlingschnauzer their old drummer had some pretty good work too. Jason's better, cuz he's more seasoned, but they both did great jobs of making the drums sound like a completely different instrument. Their approaches to drumming were interesting- they, like the rest of the group, helped bring out Ben's singing, like u said. They stood out, but just because they were so rounded and fitting. dcfc is the first band that I haven't ever considered how I would change the drumming, if I could.
Wow if you don't bob your head at 3:21 then somethings wrong with you. That beat is great. Then 5:34 on he just kills it. Not with amazing speed but with just killer sound and groove. Very musical with his kit.
I first worked with Jason at a battle of the bands in '94 when he was in Krusters. He was amazing then. Chops and hands like you wouldn't believe. We later did some studio work together. He is still as humble and a gentleman in every way, and he is truly a drummer with Steve Jordan's sense of groove, and Vinnie Coliuta's sense of time. You'll not find many drummers with Jason's sense of tonality either. No one ever made my red sparkle Gretsch kit sound better! Thanks Jason! I'm Smiling!
He's not my favorite drummer, but I've never seen someone look more comfortable behind a drum kit.
IAmMattLewis 1 month ago
omggg fucking amazing toms man
ArtVandaleit 3 months ago
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HawaiisCW93 8 months ago
That kit sounds beautiful. He is a very good drummer too.
jcrm05 10 months ago
I could watch this man play for hours.
frostbitestudios 11 months ago
I've always been a big fan of the way he plays and the great sounds out of the luds
drumsticks135 1 year ago
Oh and PS....Remember when you get older.....the stripper doesn''t 'like' you.
MrBrentR 1 year ago
If you don't appreciate JMac, and your a drummer, don't even try his lessons......stay with TOOL ,huge drumsets and such. Just don't get on the kit in the music store, please! Double Bass singles are not hard; nor are fills of 32nd notes; nor is a fast metal beat.....no one needs to hear that when their trying to talk with a salesperson.
MrBrentR 1 year ago
@MrBrentR Not quite sure why you picked Tool, Danny is a great drummer.
:/
RoundWounds 11 months ago
@MrBrentR as someone else said, Danny Carey is an awesome drummer who doesn't deserve to be pigeon-holed as a typical metal drummer like you're trying to imply. Also, don't try to say metal drummers can only play double bass and "fast metal beats". I don't particularly like metal in general but I know a lot of metal drummers are versatile. Don't pick on a drummer you clearly have no idea about because you come across as ignorant.
tooldrummer 2 months ago
im sorry but i think its kinda boring. his groove is not extreme or awesome or something. his fills are not like: waauw. but yeah is he very chill and calm. and he should use the twenty series..
teundrumhead 1 year ago
@teundrumhead The drums aren't about that. Flashy speed playing? Extremely complicated grooves? In my opinion, he epitomizes what the drums r about. He can be extremely tasteful (check out is work with death cab for cutie) and he always takes interesting approaches at grooves that would otherwise be pretty simple. He's not always a lead player, but he can be amazing (pity and fear- dcfc) and skilled when necessary. he takes his place as a solid rhythm player, and u would do well to follow suit.
hiphopsucks96 1 year ago
@hiphopsucks96 You've got it straight. I wrote off Death Cab as emo trash until McGerr joined the group. To paraphrase something Phil Collins once said, the drummer is like the goal keeper of the group. If you have a good group with a bad drummer, you have a bad group. If you have a mediocre group with a good drummer, you have a good group. McGerr definitely exemplifies that idea, and Ben Gibbard and Chris Walla's poetry become more accessible because of it.
thescowlingschnauzer 1 year ago
@thescowlingschnauzer their old drummer had some pretty good work too. Jason's better, cuz he's more seasoned, but they both did great jobs of making the drums sound like a completely different instrument. Their approaches to drumming were interesting- they, like the rest of the group, helped bring out Ben's singing, like u said. They stood out, but just because they were so rounded and fitting. dcfc is the first band that I haven't ever considered how I would change the drumming, if I could.
hiphopsucks96 1 year ago
Wow if you don't bob your head at 3:21 then somethings wrong with you. That beat is great. Then 5:34 on he just kills it. Not with amazing speed but with just killer sound and groove. Very musical with his kit.
NYTROOPA 1 year ago
I first worked with Jason at a battle of the bands in '94 when he was in Krusters. He was amazing then. Chops and hands like you wouldn't believe. We later did some studio work together. He is still as humble and a gentleman in every way, and he is truly a drummer with Steve Jordan's sense of groove, and Vinnie Coliuta's sense of time. You'll not find many drummers with Jason's sense of tonality either. No one ever made my red sparkle Gretsch kit sound better! Thanks Jason! I'm Smiling!
evenfall007 1 year ago 4
I think I would rather listen to Jason than someone who just does double bass and stick tricks all day.
spacitydrummer4JC 1 year ago 2
I'd love myself a Jason Mcgerr drum dvd. Even his simple beats are great. One of my favorite drummers.
heyhotpants 2 years ago
wicked rummer!
John Fisher also teaches Daniel Adair
bendinggreenvans 2 years ago 2
Jason is so inspiring and calm... So creative and interesting... Him and Chris Walla are my faves from Death Cab
motdepasse5 2 years ago 4
an absolute legend, very musical drummer. really plays brilliantly
mickolaioranjovski 2 years ago 3
he is an amazing drummer, his playing is very smooth,
sixbrokentoaster 2 years ago 2
this fucker is one creative fucker.i only wished i could play like him.
squid4brain 2 years ago 22
what kind of practice kit is that?
mtavarez4561 3 years ago
Not the flashiest drummer, but his playing is just so interesting to listen to.
MadOldMan 3 years ago 32
@MadOldMan i think his showing off is in his work, no two death cab drum beats sound remotely alike.
terraleone 6 months ago
his nephew is my best friend
natmids 3 years ago
then your best friend is my best friend now
Auburner89 3 years ago 4
is he talking about the classic drum solos and drum battles dvd?
dwjames 3 years ago
those cymbals look and sound so nice
MichaelPotapof 3 years ago 3
mad video, haha i actually have that classic drum solos dvd he was talking about, it's awesome
atmarcusat 3 years ago