I actually agree with everything you said, except one thing, see you called Travis Barker an artist, he's not an artist he is just some retarded berzerker who happens to be holding drumsticks and sitting behind an expensive (ugly) drumkit while someone was filming him. I don't hate the guy though, I just don't understand why he is so vastly overated.
I met this guy last year.. what a freaking egotistical douchebag. Id kill this guy on drums any day.. Listen to what he's playing here.. wack. I know this dude's a "legend" but in this case i think it just means he's just old
@77mcbaker I met Dave Leibman and felt the same way, but I now think back and recognized it might have just been an off day for him. Musicians don't always have the best personalities off stage, but we come to hear the music. I like personable musicians though, but don't take Hart's comments to heart. I would re-listen to his work with the other giants. Jazz drumming isn't always about killing all the time, it's about supporting. We're in the rhythm section, not up front (guitarist talking).
@77mcbaker Sir, as I read it, your graceless and decidedly ageist put-down reveals a less than perfect personality in the critic. Mr Hart is 71 y.o.a.; can't you cut him a bit of slack? Were you perhaps expecting more attention than he had to give you? As for how you'd kill him on drums, will you play drums better than he does now when YOU are 71? His legendary status is, of course, partly due to his associations during a golden era, but that is at least partially true of most jazz "greats".
@77mcbaker : I met this guy last year.. what a freaking egotistical douchebag. Id kill this guy on drums any day.. Listen to what he's playing here.. wack. I know this dude's a "legend" but in this case i think it just means he's just old...
Oh....What Did The 'Egotistical Douche Bag' Say To You?
if you get the chance and if you can find any videos check out "big"sid catlett"s brush work, he was a beautiful player with an unbelievable style and technique.
Quite a while... I've had this current pair of brushes almost four years now. And through out this whole time, only a minimal number of wires have been bent, and to my knowledge, they've only lost about 5 or 6 wires combined. Now granted I only play with my brushes about 15-20% of the time, but, even still, brushes should last quite a long time. Get a good, quality pair. It's almost like an investment. And In case you're wondering, I use the Vic Firth Jazz Brush. Good luck!
@rowdyfish ... I've played both the metal and the plastic brushes. I feel that the plastic is more durable but you loose a lot of feel and the sensitivity is lost. The metal brushes are nice for sliding "brushing" the drum. I do like the plastic for louder druming where the plastic seems to have louder cymbal hits. I suggest you buy both that way you are covered for either style. Vic Firth makes some really nice brushes. Check out Clayton Cameroon videos and some Max Roach videos.
@rowdyfish my first drum instructor had his brushes prolly 20 or 30 years. As long as you take care of them and play with them right they should last for a long time. Don't be one of those guys that tries to play a rock beat with his brushes. I saw a video of a kid doing that and wanted to stab him in the eye with his brushes lol. If you want to do that, buy blast sticks or whatever they're called
I hired Billy for a date in 1993 in Washington, DC. He was, of course, amazing. I had written a samba chart on "Cielito Lindo"...he brought the house down with his solo. One of the most memorable nights of my playing career.
Just cos this guy isn't joey jordison or mike portnoy playign some eager to impress, robotic, note-filled pattern, people automatically dismiss it. This is REAL drumming!!
I had the chance to have a few workshops with him. Meeting him and hearing him play changed my view on drumming and on music in general: You don't want to sound 'good' or 'accurate'. You want to sound authentic, original and musically! Sounds logic, but sometimes one seems to get lost about what it's actually all about. Billy is so unique, and for me that makes him one of the hippest drummers alive.
@ Paul Moreau... that's why is the MOST booked drummer in the world - with over 300 concerts a year with the best musicians (from Miles to Getz to Lovano, Brecker etc.).... he supports the music instead of banging around... 600 recordings - what you say?
@ Paul... how dare you compare Thomas Lang with Billy Hart... how dare you??! Lang is a technical overkill (who cares!) while Billy is a musician... sorry to say that...!!
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billy hart is still alive and he still plays and brazilian jazz is still evolving. how is he not a modern drummer unless you're a dumb gook, jap, or beaner(they have an excuse to be fucking stupid), then stfu and get your shit together or go fist yourself
you can even learn so much more from this video even if you close your eyes, relax and just ear it....and even if you fall sleep you just can learn more than watching expert village clips.
@666gladiator
I actually agree with everything you said, except one thing, see you called Travis Barker an artist, he's not an artist he is just some retarded berzerker who happens to be holding drumsticks and sitting behind an expensive (ugly) drumkit while someone was filming him. I don't hate the guy though, I just don't understand why he is so vastly overated.
koekhapper 3 months ago
Had a workshop with him today :) loved to work with him ^^
LaB00mDeluxe 4 months ago
billy heart was the KING of this DVD
Friendly011982 6 months ago
Unreal, the 4 dislikes must be the crackheads - freakin' legend playing on his leg, golden, golden.
guyfidelity 6 months ago
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77mcbaker 10 months ago
I met this guy last year.. what a freaking egotistical douchebag. Id kill this guy on drums any day.. Listen to what he's playing here.. wack. I know this dude's a "legend" but in this case i think it just means he's just old
77mcbaker 10 months ago
@77mcbaker I met Dave Leibman and felt the same way, but I now think back and recognized it might have just been an off day for him. Musicians don't always have the best personalities off stage, but we come to hear the music. I like personable musicians though, but don't take Hart's comments to heart. I would re-listen to his work with the other giants. Jazz drumming isn't always about killing all the time, it's about supporting. We're in the rhythm section, not up front (guitarist talking).
pickinstone 10 months ago
@77mcbaker Sir, as I read it, your graceless and decidedly ageist put-down reveals a less than perfect personality in the critic. Mr Hart is 71 y.o.a.; can't you cut him a bit of slack? Were you perhaps expecting more attention than he had to give you? As for how you'd kill him on drums, will you play drums better than he does now when YOU are 71? His legendary status is, of course, partly due to his associations during a golden era, but that is at least partially true of most jazz "greats".
walshamite 8 months ago
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@77mcbaker : I met this guy last year.. what a freaking egotistical douchebag. Id kill this guy on drums any day.. Listen to what he's playing here.. wack. I know this dude's a "legend" but in this case i think it just means he's just old...
Oh....What Did The 'Egotistical Douche Bag' Say To You?
Standardfrank 7 months ago
who can tell me what the belong stick is? Sorry for my poor listening. lol
Percussionfirema 11 months ago
if you get the chance and if you can find any videos check out "big"sid catlett"s brush work, he was a beautiful player with an unbelievable style and technique.
sailin1934 1 year ago
Steve Smith and Billy Hart, whoa!
acohen87 1 year ago
@666gladiator But Travis Baker is not impressive...
Dragspelarn23 1 year ago
brushes. sound great and clean your drums too!
bubblz1414 1 year ago 2
If anyone here wants to see Billy Hart @ Iridium Jazz Club tomorrow OCt 27 discount tickets email me ceo @ nycmetropromo (dot) com
maddtappin 1 year ago
regal tip classic brushes. just sayin
5000Flores 1 year ago
saw him play tonight at the hamlet restaurant at moonstone garden, AMAZING! he played with tim armacost it was pretty impressive.
speedy94519 1 year ago
How long do brushes tend to last?
I have no clue... I'm just a beginner... :D
Reply back.. Thanks... :)
-Rowdyfish
rowdyfish 2 years ago
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DanFreakinWallace 2 years ago
Quite a while... I've had this current pair of brushes almost four years now. And through out this whole time, only a minimal number of wires have been bent, and to my knowledge, they've only lost about 5 or 6 wires combined. Now granted I only play with my brushes about 15-20% of the time, but, even still, brushes should last quite a long time. Get a good, quality pair. It's almost like an investment. And In case you're wondering, I use the Vic Firth Jazz Brush. Good luck!
-Dan
DanFreakinWallace 2 years ago
Thanks so much bud... :D I really appreciate that...
I do need a set of brushes... They are just so great.. :P
I love hearing people play them..
Thanks again...
-Rowdy
rowdyfish 2 years ago
@rowdyfish ... I've played both the metal and the plastic brushes. I feel that the plastic is more durable but you loose a lot of feel and the sensitivity is lost. The metal brushes are nice for sliding "brushing" the drum. I do like the plastic for louder druming where the plastic seems to have louder cymbal hits. I suggest you buy both that way you are covered for either style. Vic Firth makes some really nice brushes. Check out Clayton Cameroon videos and some Max Roach videos.
Tuberidin01 2 years ago
Haha... It's funny... I just went out and bought me some heritage brushes.. :D I absolutely love 'em
rowdyfish 2 years ago
depends on how good you take care of them and how good your brushes are.
what kind of brushes do you have?
DrummerBoyJustin 2 years ago
depends on what brushes and how u use them. some could last a lifetime, some might only last for a shorter time
JonathanShrader 2 years ago
@rowdyfish my first drum instructor had his brushes prolly 20 or 30 years. As long as you take care of them and play with them right they should last for a long time. Don't be one of those guys that tries to play a rock beat with his brushes. I saw a video of a kid doing that and wanted to stab him in the eye with his brushes lol. If you want to do that, buy blast sticks or whatever they're called
Groovemaster2k 1 year ago
I hired Billy for a date in 1993 in Washington, DC. He was, of course, amazing. I had written a samba chart on "Cielito Lindo"...he brought the house down with his solo. One of the most memorable nights of my playing career.
Ron MIlls, Piano
rmo52 2 years ago
play with brushes are a relief for our ears ;)
sermineitorrr 2 years ago 3
Damn that looks fun!
Hheawy 2 years ago
As honey dripping over your soul. Amazing! The living history of music
drumdigger 2 years ago
Jubali. Lot of greats love playing with this guy.
ns81 2 years ago
Just cos this guy isn't joey jordison or mike portnoy playign some eager to impress, robotic, note-filled pattern, people automatically dismiss it. This is REAL drumming!!
kirk193 2 years ago
i mean high hat and snare common bang on a cymbol or somthing
wetburn03 2 years ago
billy's bad!
I had the chance to have a few workshops with him. Meeting him and hearing him play changed my view on drumming and on music in general: You don't want to sound 'good' or 'accurate'. You want to sound authentic, original and musically! Sounds logic, but sometimes one seems to get lost about what it's actually all about. Billy is so unique, and for me that makes him one of the hippest drummers alive.
maartenmoesen 2 years ago 3
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it's good, very good, but it's always the same...
but he's deffinatly a pro tho, but not for the modern drumming
PaulAJCMoreau 2 years ago
@ Paul Moreau... that's why is the MOST booked drummer in the world - with over 300 concerts a year with the best musicians (from Miles to Getz to Lovano, Brecker etc.).... he supports the music instead of banging around... 600 recordings - what you say?
PatrickManzecchi 2 years ago
ok, I won't say you are wrong!
but what i meant is that when you compare him to drummers like Thomas Lang, Mike
Portnoy, modern drummers; he wouldn't fit in.
but again, he is a pro at what he's doin, there won't be a doubt 'bout that.
PaulAJCMoreau 2 years ago
@ Paul... how dare you compare Thomas Lang with Billy Hart... how dare you??! Lang is a technical overkill (who cares!) while Billy is a musician... sorry to say that...!!
memzehni 2 years ago 3
you know what guys...
screw you all.
I am admitting this is an amazing musician, but that it's just not a modern drummer...
goddamned...
PaulAJCMoreau 2 years ago
lol... okay, okay. I accept your statement ;)
memzehni 2 years ago
thanks, i meant nothing wrong with my first comment...
just don't get my words wrong. I'll say it again, he's at the top of jazz!
PaulAJCMoreau 2 years ago
people still play brazilian jazz... dumbass
SeriousPieEnthusiast 2 years ago
go fuck yourself and live a life?
Leave this damn comment alone.
I can have my own opinion or not?
PaulAJCMoreau 2 years ago
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billy hart is still alive and he still plays and brazilian jazz is still evolving. how is he not a modern drummer unless you're a dumb gook, jap, or beaner(they have an excuse to be fucking stupid), then stfu and get your shit together or go fist yourself
SeriousPieEnthusiast 2 years ago
We can also have OUR opinion about YOU in this public forum, but yeah, go ahead and have one back...
Alright I'll admit I was merely trolling you. No offense intended. Your comment was mild, depending on the person... yup, its all opinion.
(= Cheers.
Beauxdeauxfinglok 2 years ago
lol i'd hate to see the guys you mention play brushes! :)
behold888 2 years ago
Nice playing...........
bcwdrums 2 years ago
I met Billy once, he was the nicest guy (Not to mention one of, if not the best Jazz drummers I've ever seen!)
crazychasinator 2 years ago 2
great stuff
nadirsharav 2 years ago
i love billy hart!
Lifesucksdie123 2 years ago
Billy Hart is waaay Badass!!!!!!!
602guy 2 years ago 2
i second that motion
wickedlondonlover 2 years ago
you learn more from watching this video than you learn watching all the expert village clips
lenny121 2 years ago 69
man but obviously. no doubt.
you can even learn so much more from this video even if you close your eyes, relax and just ear it....and even if you fall sleep you just can learn more than watching expert village clips.
lol. XD
erikimba 2 years ago
why dont more drummers have that attitude.
loren1283 2 years ago 2
It's Samba de Orfeu by Luis Bonfá, but with a chromatic substitute progression in measures 11-12 of the A section.
dangaynor 2 years ago
Me either:L
I love that song! Awesome drums!
gogogadgetspoon 2 years ago
yeah i go to the same school where he teaches at
Wilsox 3 years ago
where does he teach at?
epasurr 3 years ago
i saw him and he was amazing!
theBUZer 3 years ago
This is one cool dude playing the drums!
mieleke 3 years ago 3
love the guy
pooshingle 3 years ago
Billy Hart is a great human...amazig musical player!
Mirkkoa84 3 years ago 6
very nice
great sound
eldocumenta 3 years ago 4