I love you.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Hola amigo! Tocas muy bien. Gracias por la inspiracion! 🥁🙌💯

@ElEsteparioSiberiano

3 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewRooneyDrums gracias a ti Andrew!!!!

@OG.PoshCat

3 жыл бұрын

@@ElEsteparioSiberiano one of the best in the game right now brother 🙏🙏

3 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewRooneyDrums He doesn't love you for that reaction but for trying to pronounce his name. 😂

@rurikgunnar

3 жыл бұрын

And I love you both.

The dude put out an amazing short video as a response to people accusing him of speeding up his videos. It was him playing one handed whilst holding a tablet with a stopwatch counting up to prove the video wasn't sped up and at the end he looks into the lens and says "if you people spent as much time practicing as you do hating, you'd be able to that, but you don't so you can't" or words to that effect. Just supreme talent.

@wirti94

Жыл бұрын

#rekt :D

@Thregh

Жыл бұрын

Or supreme practice, which he talks about all the time :)

@richiecomia3696

Жыл бұрын

I saw that video! A great response to the haters, whom I suppose said, "Nah, that tablet was CGI." 😅😅😅

@NutritiousDeath

Жыл бұрын

This dude is the embodiment of sheer will and determination

@BunnieBeats

Жыл бұрын

His speed is impressive, but his kit sounds bad and not to mention he's trading all that accuracy for speed.

He's a drummer that makes you want to quit. He's also a drummer that would tell you no, don't do that. Keep working. He's got a video called talent is a lie. It's all about practice being the thing that defines your ability, not some inherent quality. Love this guy.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

2 жыл бұрын

He's the real deal Kevin! And very open about hard work ethic

@stonaraptor8196

2 жыл бұрын

you think? I stopped playing drums back in 2014 due to life reasons but seeing this guy seriously makes me want to get back into it. My kit is in storage, ready to go.

@duke1281

2 жыл бұрын

@@stonaraptor8196 get on it brother! And become a KZreadr as well. Show off your kit and your skills to the world!

@subywrex

Жыл бұрын

I recently became aware of him. Love the guys skill, his attitude. But to directly comment on this talent is a lie video. It’s a bit of a stretch. The beginning of the video where he says he is embarrassingly bad, he’s freaking Better than 90 percent of people right there. Haha. So yes while he had to put in the time to get where he is, he has a natural born talent which gave him a much higher starting point. Also being born with a talent isn’t a bad thing and doesn’t diminish any hard work. I’m sure I can learn to write clearly with my left hand if I were to lose my right. However, using my right just comes naturally. Not an apples for apple comparison, but hopefully my point makes sense

@subywrex

Жыл бұрын

@@DamageJackyl I’m not saying it’s impossible. You can absolutely excel at anything you put your mind to. For me. I can learn most anything and learn it quick and be definitely above average, if not high level at stuff. But I wasn’t born with maybe a specific skill but some do have a better ability to learn things. And some are with out a doubt born with talent. So I think both ends of the spectrum are true. But to deny that some people are just born more talented than others, to me is a little silly.

he's tighter than mosquito's ass. Super talented guy and humble at the same time. Always talking about the importance of hard work.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

GREAT message!

el estepario is known as the king of lockdown, this is where he excelled and showcased his skill to the world! he is one of a kind and a force to be reckoned with

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

He's killer David!

@Bultish

3 жыл бұрын

kinda like Newton =D

@YouGotThisDog

Жыл бұрын

All while I ate and drank myself into oblivion in lockdown in AU and wasted 2 years of my life watching Netflix - who used their time better...?!

'I need to do some pratice' said by you, me and every other drummer who watches him.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

HAHA yes Marc!

@larrytate1657

3 жыл бұрын

And he claims to smoke weed daily multiple times. I don’t buy that part though, never actually seen the green but I’ve seen a video of him rolling Tobacco so I’m inclined to believe they’re all cigarettes unless I see the actual green. I never seen anyone use weed daily and be able to be that sharp. Most have trouble with basic tasks while stoned.

@AndimalDrums

3 жыл бұрын

@@larrytate1657 Not near as hard as you think

@larrytate1657

3 жыл бұрын

For me it was. But you’re right it hits everyone differently.

@larrytate1657

3 жыл бұрын

Drumming sober is challenging enough for me :).

Got to be "that guy" -- this was Mike Mangini, not Portnoy. But of course, the same sentiment applies.

@SockerConny80

3 жыл бұрын

I thought Rudess wrote the drums since Mangini joined and that's why they are so boring?

@TheBASSsyndrome

3 жыл бұрын

@@SockerConny80 according to wikipedia, Mike writes his own drums.. i mean, he is a great drummer and all but yyeah, i kinda agree

@riesabass

3 жыл бұрын

@@SockerConny80 maybe boring, beacause of mechanic feeling. this guy, with a microscopic setup compared to Mangini, put so much life in that part. i've always can't listen to Mangini. now it's just butter to my ears!

@dtfreak

3 жыл бұрын

@ach You beat me to the comment. This was originally recorded by Mike Mangini. Portnoy left the band 3 years earlier. This tune came from their 2nd album with Mangini on drums. From what I read, the problem with the sound on the original recording was that they tried to recreate the drum sound on Images and Words and used drum triggers.

@OutOfOrderBerlin

3 жыл бұрын

@@dtfreak they definitely didn't use triggers on that record (they did on Images and Words). If so it would be the worst apply of drum triggers/samples in history. It's just a extremely compressed snare sound with a high amount of the bottom signal. They clearly wanted to get an 80s vibe of snare sound though. At that time his snare sounded live pretty much the same, too.

i like how he keeps saying how relaxed he is. he's as baked as a brownie so i'd kinda expect him to be

@uptoeleven

Жыл бұрын

Baked as a brownie LMAO yeah. It's not illegal in Spain in private so - he can go there if he wishes :-)

@mikeprival2651

Жыл бұрын

@@uptoeleven lmao yup. Dude man has quite the routine! Lonely it seems. But definately dedicated to his craft

I discovered Estepario yesterday and man, I've seen many drummers in 45 years but this dude is just so unique, his style, his everything. And he is Spanish!

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

Yes he is one of my faves too

@pierrefitch

Жыл бұрын

@@AndrewRooneyDrums my favourite drummer 🥁 my inspiration

@Warrior___

Жыл бұрын

Really ? I thought he was Italian as per accent and name ..😅

@joaquincastello6174

11 ай бұрын

@@Warrior___ He is from Valencia. Spain.

@lopanrs

10 ай бұрын

He is a born talent. If he is from Malaysia, the talent is above all kind of distinct in human beens.

I've played for 33 years, both single and double bass, this lad is a breath of fresh air for me .

I'd like to see Manginis reaction to El estepario Siberiano. This guy is insane and he always has too much fun.

“How many guys out there like this who are gonna blow my hair back?” Ummmmmmm lol

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

HAHA!

@benmichaels2904

3 жыл бұрын

I thought the same

Jaw dropping. Everybody is talking about this guy. I have played and taught drums my entire life and when I watch him I just laugh out loud.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

10 ай бұрын

Madness!

I’m completely addicted to this guys videos! He’s so creative and mesmerising to watch, incredible drummer

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Yup Nick! Excellent stuff 🥁🤜

@fredsatterfield5082

Жыл бұрын

Agreed.

Just to clarify, these are Mike Mangini's drums

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Got it!

Its worth noting that, having mastered one footing complicated double pedal drum parts, and monstering them, El Estepario Siberiano, is now, one year later, smashing out Slipknot and Avenged Sevenfold drum parts ONE HANDED🤯

@AndrewRooneyDrums

2 жыл бұрын

I need to get on that Peter!

@peteredwards2318

2 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewRooneyDrums its in his "Shorts" section. Its not whole playthroughs, else one of his arms would end up the size of a telegraph pole🤣

@Beast-mf7br

Жыл бұрын

@@AndrewRooneyDrums that's what you say to all the guys ;)

@Beast-mf7br

Жыл бұрын

@@peteredwards2318 hmm, not sure if you know how 'telegraphs' work lol

@peteredwards2318

Жыл бұрын

@@Beast-mf7br ???

"I've gotta practice" is every drummer's reaction after watching El Estepario. Myself included!

Personally, I have never seen a guy so good and so comfortable! This guy is a unique phenomenon in the annals of rhythm !!

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah he’s something! 🥁👀

He is easily going to be recognized as one of the best in the world and there isn't anything subjective about that. The videos that he posts are living proof of that!

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

The fact he's really energized the scene says it all

El Estepario Siberiano is without question the cleanest, most precise drummer alive today. Possibly ever! If you want to really be impressed, watch his newer one handed videos. Insane!

he also has a whole series of 1 handed drumming, usually playing heavy metal, and he is doing things like drinking a coffee, reading a book, or doing finger guns (for the double bass drum/machine gun type sounds). It's an absolute must watch in my opinion. His face also remains totally calm while he does this. Check it out if you want to, and I think you won't be disappointed.

@pierresauce8307

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget that he's usually smoking a J

There is no one as good as this guy! His creativity! His honesty! He truly is a drumming artist!

We’ll, at least he used both hands on this one. Dude’s amazing.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

Yup how lazy! Using both hands....

@itslogical8459

Жыл бұрын

@@AndrewRooneyDrums 😂😂😂

He worked very hard to achieve this level. Let no one mistake that!

@obsidian00

11 ай бұрын

ABSOLUTELY...This level of skill isn't something you just wake up with!

I love that he gets a great sound from a Mike Mangini track, who has an absolutely rediculously epic kit, and this guy has only 3 drums and a couple of select cymbals... PS thanks for the shoutout and getting to this one!

When you said “single kick pedal” i about shit myself. This guy deserves everything and then some. A drumming god. ❤️

@AndrewRooneyDrums

2 жыл бұрын

Insane player Trent

Proof that you don’t need a big kit to have a big sound. He makes it sound huge, real solid player!

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

100% Steven! I usually gig on 3-piece. Although not playing this madness LOL

He has a video explaining how he manages to get that phenomenal sound out of an EAD10. The technique includes epic quantities of damping, removing most of the toms because they either block the sound or overwhelm it, and using crash cymbals as hi-hats. He does also do plenty of double pedal stuff but not for this song. Check out his "shorts" they are as outrageous as you'd expect given this video.

Estepario is one of this gens greatest dummers and should be more known for his hard work, dedication, creativity, and of course drumming.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

2 жыл бұрын

100% agree!

@polpolmo

11 ай бұрын

Too true. He inspires because of his full humanity and honest.

@d3tach3d

11 ай бұрын

@@polpolmo Agreed. I rarely see people who are a genuine and honest about themselves the way he is and the small % of the rest in the world. Humanity level at 100

Not only does he play with a double bass pedal too n faster than lightning !! He also plays with one hand and smoking a blunt with the other on songs that are near impossible to play with 2 hands !! He's Insane 🤘🏻💯

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

Yup I've done a heap of the one handed vids Rick!!

Thanks for sharing your view and impressions on this mad guy, Andrew. I'm a drummer, I've been following El Estepario Siberiano ("The Siberian from the Steppe" or "The Siberian Stepperian" in English) for a while and he was my 2020 drumming finding. I've never heard something this good with such a limited number of drum pieces. Incredible. It's too bad you can't follow his videos and streams on you tube since they're mostly in Spanish with the exception of some subtittles. In his videos he speaks about his different techniques, methods, his routines (this guy has been practicing 10 hours a day for the past ten years or so, every single day from 7pm in the morning, crazy routines). Another thing that amazes me is his sound signature and style. It's unique. Greetings from Spain. Cheers!

He also fills in those 16th note shuffles on the ride by supplementing his foot in on the hi hat to keep that groove going at the start.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Go watch his single handed gravity blasts, this man is an absolute animal!! Much love for @elestepariosiberiano he completely changed the game with his technique, his skill, and his attitude

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

I've done HEEEAPS of his one handed vids!

Haha , my dude sips coffee and smokes joints while playing slipnot ONE HANDED. He's fun to watch and learn from, to say the least. Im a big fan of you both!

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

🙏

This guy is an absolute monster with the drums! He makes short videos where he does stuff that is out of this world. I have seen videos where he plays with a coffee mug in one hand and you cant even tell he is playing with just one hand. I have never seen a drummer with his speed and control look so effortless. Awesome drummer!

Probably one of the best drummers that ever lived

@AndrewRooneyDrums

2 жыл бұрын

Love him!

This dude is the lockdown king! Up until recently, when he got a gig in a band, he was putting out covers every day. He also used to have a clock behind him where you could see he was doing a one take cover. You should check some of the covers where he also uses that weight as a coaster for his coffee. You need to check his Gangnam Style cover. His chops in that are absolutely ridiculous and he has so much fun playing it.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Love the clock idea :)

Limb independence at its purest form. Well played, super clean. The hours this guy must have put in to get this level of playing... years of pushing and dedication like this often get overlooked.

He is so much fun to watch, also his tutorials are full of humor and good advise. Its great to see that he is getting the recognition he deserves. He just got hired by a long running and excellent Spanish metal band Saratoga. Thanks for showcasing great talent that keeps our art moving forward.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

🥁🤜

He has posted his back story. Whow ! He could have done anything he wanted to do and chose this path to support himself whilst studying. He’s meant to do this. He’s possibly the greatest drummer in the world right now.

The “That’s what she said” joke made me make another account and subscribe again 😂

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

HAHA! YESSSSS

Him yelling "Siii" at the end really shows that he tried this a bunch of times and he's actually siked to get it right

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

Yes Tory!!

Never heard of this guy before today. But have gone down the rabbit hole. He seems to be a savant when it comes to playing so relaxed, so focused, so next level. Makes it look so easy.🤯😳🤷‍♂️

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

One of the best Mark!

Possibly the best percussionist since Neil Peart yet he don't have but a 3 piece and plays like he has 6 sets of hands and feet. Awesome

I use the split finger grip all the time. I broke both of my hands and wrists some time ago and have a tendency to drop my sticks. The split finger grip on my right hand is something I switch to predominately on cymbal work so I don't throw my stick accidentally and primarily because of the great speed I can achieve for quick responsiveness on cymbals. By having the fulcrum between my fingers, I can use the other three digits to manipulate the back end of the stick faster than with the standard grip. Hope that helps!

El Estapario Siberiano is my favorite drummer out there. What he does is magical and awe-inspiring. Glad you enjoyed him. Check out more of his vids for sure!

@AndrewRooneyDrums

11 ай бұрын

Check out my playlist on him!

I have watched quite a few of this gentleman’s videos and can only conclude that he is a freak of nature in his ability to play the drums.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

2 жыл бұрын

Practiced REAL hard Greg

This guy is quickly becoming my favorite drummers. I'm just totally impressed.

Phenomenal drummer! Just found videos by this guy and they continue to blow me away.

i've been watching him for a while now and there is a secret to why he is this relaxed... spoiler, it's weed :D oh, and 10 hours practice each day, guess thats important too

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Workin' for him!

@19RaxR91

3 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewRooneyDrums Based on how I have improved over the last couple of months, I Totally see why that is working for him... Also, I recently subscribed, and wrote you a wholehearted suggestion to try the band Textures, if you want to see modern(ish) progressive metal done right and not as tastelessly as that Contortionist song you reacted to. Interested?

@thomasanguita6568

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure its tobacco he smokes on his videos

@TheChzoronzon

3 жыл бұрын

@@thomasanguita6568 Pretty sure it isn't, look at his eyelids, lol

@qcpostmalone3493

3 жыл бұрын

@@thomasanguita6568 last video I check he ask what we prefer sativa or indica he is clearly high asf every video and it’s probably why he can focus so mutch

It's like he's always like "did I turn my bathroom light off? What am I thinking for dinner? I got to go pick up some sticks soon....." he's astounding.

8:10 you asked how many dudes like that are out there, to blow our minds. Two years later... none, not a single another one. And this particular dude keeps blowing our minds every new video.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

11 ай бұрын

I've featured heaps!!! You miss the Sput and Marcus Gilmore reactions!?!?

@AndrewRooneyDrums

11 ай бұрын

And Gergo!!

@ArthurCapone

11 ай бұрын

@@AndrewRooneyDrums gonna search them out right now.

Love that you keep mentioning coffee and how relaxed he is. He records many shorts, and most are one-handed. He drinks coffee and smokes cigarettes with the other.

im not into drum music but since a few days ago i subbed to this guy and listen to a LOT of video. just amazing to watch and listen to

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

Awesome

This guy holds his stick the same way I hold a pen. Looks awkward but I write more comfortable this way. Kudos for drummer making me not feel weird now! :D

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Great John!

I normally don't care for reaction videos, but ESS is something else, and to see someone who's been doing this forever being blown away is so amazing to watch Thanks!

I just discovered him yesterday. Amazing skills and personality. I just finished watching his "Million Subscriber Special". He explains how his journey got him to that point.

OMG. I was just, completely captivated. From his level of calm, coolness, to his into-it screaming, to his never-before-seen techniques... I am SO happy you featured this dude, and whoever suggested him, huge hats off to you! I rewound 10:50 multiple times before seeing your reaction, and sure enough, you had about the same reaction I did and rewound it yourself! Then, near the end, watching him play just kinda broke my brain into crossing a threshold and accepting this guy actually exists. Wow.

This is pure joy seeing this man playing and also see the joy on his face during it 👌❤️

This dude has been putting out some insanely cool one handed drumming videos.

I pray you've some of his more recent work. This is mind blowing, of course, but there is just so much more to this guy.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

I’ve done heaps of his vids! 👌

@archetypervb

Жыл бұрын

@AndrewRooneyDrums well I just discovered you. You have one hell of a back log for me to go through. I will definitely be checking some out.

"The Bearded Hobo" I believe --- I've heard him say that in videos. He's seriously one of the most talented drummers I've ever seen --- he's played 13 yrs I believe. Absolutely incredible

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it's not that long really to be at this level

@MichaelGiordano-REinvestor

4 ай бұрын

He started playing when he was 12 and he's 26 now. (he said in one of his videos)

Dude is absolutely insane! Watched all his vids. Pure insanity.

Wait till you see him do just about this good with ONE HAND!!! This guy is super human. I have played drums my whole life and never seen anyone like this. He really can play about this good with one hand. Crazy.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

Yeah man! I did about 4 of his one hand vids. I'll do some more :)

This guy El Estepario, Delta Empire, Anus Pastry, and 66 Samus are my favorite KZread dummers. They all put out excellent content, I would recommend them ALL! They all have a wide range of music they cover

@drummingninja1065

3 жыл бұрын

Ohhh yurrr

@hellprime

3 жыл бұрын

A man of culture

I love to watch your reaction to such a genius level of talent. I am not a drummer, but this gentleman blows my mind. The fact that you are so impressed by him is validation of his talent. Am I crazy or does he look like George Clooney with a beard? Thanks for this video Andrew.

I follow that guy for a few months now and he is such a machine, it´s incredible :D

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah he sure is!

He has videos showing a full 7 piece kit when he was younger. So, it's not like he doesn't have access. I firmly believe that he did this intentionally to increase his skill set by limiting what he could use to replicate songs with more drums. He's insanely good.

@chrisbenj3819

Жыл бұрын

Yeah but if you can’t play all the drums can you play it?

@Mussi93

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisbenj3819 But he can.

@FourRulesRacing

Жыл бұрын

Watch his video about how he set up his EAD-10. The entire reason he got rid of the toms is because to quote "They sounded like s##t". So yeah, he got rid of his toms because they didn't record well with the EAD-10. He's a freakin' madman. Toms sound bad? Fine, I'll play insanely difficult songs without them.

Dude Yessss. Love him 💪 dudes a legend. So glad you found his videos ive been learning alot from him and not only drums but Spanish as well 😂 always a good review when they leave you smiling lol keep it up brother

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

More of him on the way too William! A patron has picked him again!

In answer to your question about double kick, he recently (couple of months ago maybe) did a video about having to get a double pedal for an audition, first time he'd used one in many years apparently. Because his thing is those absolutely outrageous linear singles between hands and foot.

It's nice to come back after a couple of years and yeah, it is still awesome and inspiring.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

Definitely!

Everybody knows how to pronounce his name now. He has achieved "super rockstar" status without even being in a band! And deservedly.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

8 ай бұрын

The. Man.

He said : "Why watch porn when you can play drums?" He loves Tool and Chris Coleman, that's the reason to love this guy!

@masautomx2131

3 жыл бұрын

Oh man Chris Coleman is a kickass drummer!

@martianshoes

3 жыл бұрын

I just stumbled upon him (Coleman) 2 years back. So much feel, musicality..has a passion in his touch a the best sound this side of Benny Greb.

De agora em dia, qualquer um que me diga que toca bateria, vou mandar ouvir "El Estepario Siberiano ". O cara é de outra galáxia.

Seeing the set up I was expecting not to be impressed. Boy was I wrong. That was a completely mind-blowing display of drumming. I long to have that kind of mastery where you can play such demanding pieces and it appear effortless. As for his hand grip, I've never seen that before but hell, it is definitely working for him.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Yup working well for him Phil!

Incredible ,first time hearing him play a full tune 👌👌👌👌👌

@AndrewRooneyDrums

10 ай бұрын

How good is he!?

El Estepario Siberiano is my favorite youtuber. His drumming is insane

i use that weird fulcrum sometimes, but mostly when doing alot of stick tricks, also i find it easy to get faster, tighter rebound like that

I really like your videos, because they are actual reactions, there are tons of reaction channels out there who do „fake“ reaction or overacting, your channel is not among them. :D 👌🏻

@AndrewRooneyDrums

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I spent a few months watching this guy doing covers but stopped because it bugged me at how tight his snare was. Sounds a bit deeper now and bearable. This is the best I've seen him. Great drummer.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

This is incredible man!

09:38 LoL 😀 I like your reactions, comedic inserts, and analysis, man. Great stuff!

@AndrewRooneyDrums

11 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks! 🤘

This dude may be the best at having fun. That was truly rad.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

💯👌

El Estepario Siberiano is King. .... Also, Im here mostly to say that I doubled over laughing when you said "I wonder how many other guys are out there like this that will just ... blow my hair back". Wouldnt take more than a whisper mate. :D

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

HAHA

@christerolausson2702

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha!!!

@billbusby2357

Жыл бұрын

Yea, I died.

Ya know just by chance i have also discovered that fulcrum between 1st and middle finger. Its really useful to combat cramping or if you get a blister durin a gig and i find it way easier to do a one-handed galloping rhythm at speed Hold stick between fingers Close hand losely Rest tip of middle finger on stick Use base of palm and middle finger to control the bounce Flick the wrist and almost automatically 2 ghost notes follow

I had the exact same reaction today. I have known a lot of drummers, some famous and some extremely talented... but El Estepario blew my mind. This is what is known as "gifted" it is beyond talent and it is rare and a great pleasure to see and hear. And I only heard of him yesterday via a FB Reel he put out. Why I haven't heard of him before is unbelievable.

This man's name is _just_ as complex as his skills! He's the _God of Drums._

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

He's the daddy

Do more El Estepario videos and yeah, he plays the double pedal and he's absolutey insane with it. 😂

His name translates to The Siberian Steppe... For those who don't know a steppe is a large area of grassland with no trees. 😁

@JockJaimeRadfordBromley

3 жыл бұрын

Actually, it would be "The guy from the Siberian Steppe"

For what I know is that he was recording 1 song every day... This means he was learning all, including this song, in 1 day... 😳

@AndrewRooneyDrums

2 жыл бұрын

Haha love it 🙌

I've seen Portnoï play this song live and it was awesome... but ESS blows my mind to a new level of awesome!

@AndrewRooneyDrums

8 ай бұрын

🤯

@uriahheep628

7 ай бұрын

Please let me know where I can see Mike Portnoy play this song. As far as I'm aware it's Mangini on the drums.

@dogfalcon

7 ай бұрын

Where?

@pcmartiny

7 ай бұрын

Guys, I've checked with the friends who came with me to the gig, it was Mangini 🤣🤣 And not even sure they did that song... Was in London a few years ago 👍🏼

Incredible! Playing a Mike Mancini track (xy, maybe 15 piece drum kit) on his three piece setup giving even a shit on double bassdrum pedal! And how he plays: The groove, the power, the attitude! That´s the difference of the "new school drummers" (him, JD Beck, Richard Spaven, Nate Wood, Mike Giuliani, Benny Greb, Louis Cole [!!!] etc. etc.) to the "old school" gear bombasticos (Mancini, Harrison, Portnoy, Phillips, Bozzio [LMAO] etc.) which are also outstanding drummers, no question. But that´s the difference: the mindset... But it´s also been here before. I just want to mention one magic name: BONZO!!!

His one hand videos is also a lot of fun to watch, playing intricate melodies, and sipping from a can at the same time. He is both an impressive drummer, and a fun entertainer. He also say something like "I can only play 4/4, no more artistic stuff", so he indicates that he has limitations and knows it. He also indicates that he does practice from time to time, and breathes, that's about it. His artist name is somewhat difficult to remember. The Siberian Estepario would have been easier, if you are a Swede like me.

If my life has a meme it's Hide the Pain Harold.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

HAHA Zeig. That's not good!

He looks high AF, guess that’s how he can be in such a flow state. Simply amazing.

Hi. 35 years drumming and have a degree in anatomy and physiology. You are correct, he IS putting the stick btwn his index and middle finger but ONLY when playing the ride, as you can see his finger flip over the stick when he switches to the tom. Why would he hold a stick like that, you didn't ask?? Is there an advantage? He is clearly using the Moeller technique, which combined with his funky grip on a ride cymbal (hard metal with massive rebound) would work well together...for certain players. The muscles used to the flex the index and middle finger - think Spider Man fwipping his web shooter as compared to the traditional Indiana Jones using his whip motion 99.9999% of us use - are really beefy compared to the others (as well as a really deep one under them helping out), so seeing this doesn't surprise me. If you're at his level of talent and skill, it's a workable option that can be exploited, but only on the ride bc you really need massive rebound to make it practical and not just a gimmick or short cut to a goal. I remember trying this for 10 minutes the first year I was playing. It took 2 weeks for the skin in between my fingers to grow back. 😂 Anyway, that's my .02.

You got the Mike right, but not the Portnoy. I guess you meant Mangini, honest mistake.

@someonesaveus

3 жыл бұрын

It hardly matters which Mike it is when El Estepario is on! :D

Dude is Super Ultra Gamma Next Level Top Shelf Sickness Fire Dope Shit on the kit! And yeah, that snare is Tits! ❤

@AndrewRooneyDrums

8 ай бұрын

Yup next level stuff

I love to imagine when Dream Theatre held auditions for a new drummer this dude turns up and plays everyone ot the water with a 3 piece kit...

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

HAHA LOVE IT!

13:33 yep- thats exeactly how i feel after every video of El ES :D

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

INSANE!

@sandracastellanos4485

3 жыл бұрын

That's know as the spain work: Flipar Andrew Flipastes!!

You should show more videos of yourself. Sure there are rediculous drummers out there, el estepario being one of them, its always great seeing a professional doing their job! There's so much more to a drummer than being fast..

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stefan! Plenty on my channel. Over 900 vids here now :)

@stefanoberli5920

3 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewRooneyDrums wow that was a fast answer. Cheers from a fellow kiwi :-)