Dave looks at Josh with a certain intensity and maybe even … awe. Dave has always downplayed his own drumming, humble as he is, and sees Josh as just as capable, or more capable, as him.

Sooooo solid!. Absolute powerhouse. Such a good fit with the rest of the Foo's

Josh is pushing the song forward. Keep up guys

Dave has always had a very clear vision for the Foos, and choosing Josh was no fluke. Josh is a beast and has proven himself over and over

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

100%

@snidelywhiplash

Жыл бұрын

Aye. Freese was hired for a damn good reason. Dude is a beast.

If anyone deserved this gig, it´s Josh!

Josh is the most versatile bad ass rock drummer in the world ever. He's an alien.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

haha yup!

@flor9389

Жыл бұрын

The only Foo they won’t fight 😂

HOLY CRAP THAT WAS FRICKIN' AWESOME!!! Just... WOW!!! 😃

The original recording with Dave on drums is listed to be 174bpm. This is cranked up to 184/185 😅 I actually think this song fits this fast punky tempo more.

So, my name is Andrew. I was the drummer for Reel Big Fish. Another band from Orange County CA that made it. I had the chance to play I. This scene for a long time. We played dozens of shows with the Vandals. I was on the warp tour in Sidney Australia when Chad Sexton broke his hand. I was actually playing catch with some of the guys in 311 with our bass player Matt Wong when his hand broke. Oddly enough Dave from the Vandals asked Matt and I to go play nine holes of golf. So we went. I get back and Nick Hexum walks up to me and says. "Where were you, Chad broke his hand?." He knew I was a total 311 junky at the time. He said "JOSH" played most of the set. I was close with Tim Mahoney the guitarist for 311 at the time. It was horrible and inspiring all at the same time because here goes one of my heroes in Chad Sexton. Waited for months to watch him play everyday and all of the sudden he is gone and Jody Foster Freeze is laying it down for 311. Chad's compositions are second to none. Some how Josh just turned the heat up a bit. Got on top of the groove and drove it. He is a special drummer. When friends and family say oh dude your just as good as these guys. I appreciate the sentiment. But, I know the truth. I have walked amongst the giants. Josh Freeze, Chad Sexton, Travis Barker, Gill Sharon, Darren Pfeiffer and my replacement in Reel Big Fish Carlos De la Garza. And it did not surprise me at all that probably the biggest gig in the world went to Josh Freeze. As good as you think he is he is better. The crazy part is... there are a lot of dudes(male and female) that I can say the same thing about. God bless. Great video.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

2 күн бұрын

Wow thanks so much for taking the time to comment! That's fantastic memories. I think you captured what is hard to explain to civilians. How and why these players are so good. But even then some are a little extra special. Take care Andrew!

I hate that I love the feel Josh brings to the Foos. I hate that his services are needed and I’d choose Taylor 1,000 times over if I could. But….damn they sound TIGHT with Josh.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

Yup making the best of an awful situation and coming our rocking!

@wotmate

Жыл бұрын

We'll all miss Taylor for a long time, but there's no one better to replace him than Josh, just because there's no one better.

@joesretrostuff

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad eveyone's feeling the same way about Josh, there's no resentment towards him like there has been when someone's had to replace a deceased band member. Everyone misses Taylor but is welcoming Josh for being the beast that he is

@wotmate

Жыл бұрын

@@joesretrostuff When so many bands replace a band member, some of them make the mistake of trying to find a clone. INXS did it and failed. The best way is to honour your fallen comrade, but let the new person be themselves, like AC/DC did. They didn't try to find a Bon Scott clone, they got Brian who had his own style.

@AL-fl4jk

6 ай бұрын

@@wotmate”new life”. Completely agree

That Woow efect get...Nirvana when Dave started play with the band😁 What performance was here, great for Foo Fighters🤘

I liked how Josh on the live stream asked Dave how to approach the bridge section. Like if this was literally the first time they played these songs together, and what followed was just 2 drummers talking drums, of you know what I mean

Josh is the perfect session drummer. He also fills in for bands in Concert. He can play anything.

Thanks for your perceptions as a professional drummer. Josh Freese is making his mark as a FF. He respects the catalog, honors the memory of Taylor (with the hawk on his bass drum) and seems to have established a rapport with his colleagues. He is also a fan favorite on the circuit. Can't wait to see them in Boston soon. Cheers.

Faster high hat for the win. He walked the dog. Like Joey and Dave walked Metallica!

Don't worry about Josh he has got this covered. The question is can everyone else keep up with him‽

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 ай бұрын

Josh has everything covered.

From the first split second, you can feel just how much Freese is PUSHING the band. I don't mean the tempo - which was so freakin' punk rock - I mean the FEROCITY that it brought out in everyone's playing. It's the POWER in the drumming that you could hear everyone pushing themselves to rise to. And more than ability, I bet that's why he got the gig. They've been doing this for a long time, and have explored a lot of musical directions. So much of that was driven by the relationship between Dave & Taylor. Without that, it would be natural to just lose that fire. They could easily coast on everything they've done and finish out their careers in complete comfort. Bringing in Freese shows that they didn't want to do that. Taylor's PERSONALITY pushed Dave to go to new places. Freese's DRUMMING is going to fill that same role, MAKING the band be the absolute best they can be.

Josh seems like he was in on the ground floor when this song was written... he owns it already, what a powerhouse.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

11 ай бұрын

💯👌

Here's Josh Freese, 50 years old, and he's drumming circles around a lot of 20 year olds out there. Gives an old timer like me hope!

The energy is incredible. I'd say the punk or hardcore roots are there. What is incredible is that he can play so many styles so well, he's recorded with Selena Gomez, Suicidal Tendencies, The Offspring, Evanescence, etc., and the drums are still great. I can't understand how he can be so versatile. Master of the drums.

I'm not sure the Foos could have gotten away with a drummer less than Freese. Nobody can slide into Taylor's slot. Josh is a rock. He's solid. He's distinctive. He's not Taylor - which is the best of all. Nobody could take Taylor's place, so they've gotta be able to stand on their own, solid, and fit in. Josh ticks all the boxes. I can't imagine the emotional rollercoaster Dave, Pat, et al. have been on.

@richardharrold9736

Жыл бұрын

Josh doesn't really fit in well, though. He absolutely murders All My Life, can't get near Taylor's fast fills...

@KatSnow11

Жыл бұрын

@@richardharrold9736No one on earth will ever play/sound like Taylor did.

@richardharrold9736

Жыл бұрын

@@KatSnow11 maybe not, but you'd have thought Freese could learn those fills.

@KatSnow11

Жыл бұрын

@@richardharrold9736 Maybe they decided they didn’t want to do it exactly the same? Just a guess.

@kaynesantor8136

Жыл бұрын

Well said, homie. He's pretty much the absolute best drummer for the band, aside from Dave himself. Says a lot.

I'm super excited about Josh Freese joining the Foos. He's a seasoned professional and a hard hitter. He's been playing professional gigs since he was 12 years old.. a phenom!! An asolutely perfect fit for the band. I personally can't wait until they come back to Seattle. I've seen them at least 3 or 4 times live with Taylor, but would be a first seeing Josh play on stage. I'm so psyched!! ❤❤❤

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

Gonna be awesome!

Josh will make the foos better as players

Plus, he’s local to them. The whole thing made sense. He learns songs quick and accurately (session chops), he's very professional as a worker as well, he’s having fun but he takes the job seriously, and heck, he’s super diverse!

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

NAILED IT

@RyTrapp0

11 ай бұрын

The dude learned a new NIN setlist listening to it through headphones on a plane flight when Trent Reznor flew him in on an overnight flight in the middle of a tour - he's just a freak of nature lol

they for sure made the right choice with josh!

It’s worth noting Grohl recorded the drums for “Monkey Wrench” on the album “The Colour and the Shape.”

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

How does Grohl have time to be this good at everything?

@chipsmith7441

Жыл бұрын

@@AndrewRooneyDrums Although I hate the circumstances, I have to admit I love hearing him play drums on a new Foo Fighters record and he doesn’t disappoint on “But Here We Are.”

It’s like you said - Respect. Josh Freese has the utmost respect for Taylor, for the band, for the music, for everyone in the Foo Family. It’s obvious the guys feel the same about Josh. They have full confidence in Josh. He has given them exactly what they needed - a rock solid foundation with a boost! Seeing all the guys having fun while pushing each other to a higher level was SO GREAT to see. He brings a different feel to all the songs, but to me, that is necessary. Taylor Hawkins was one of a kind. We all loved him so much, still do, always will. That will never change. This is a different band now. Same name, but many things are different. Josh Freese as the drummer of the Foos sure seems to be the perfect choice.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful comment!

@610luna

Жыл бұрын

Well said! ❤

Josh is one of the best drummers in the world. Very seldom is a drummer of his caliber available. The Foos lucked out getting him. He’s incredible.

@mule659

10 ай бұрын

A drummer of his caliber is available for someone with the budget Dave has 😂. In all seriousness though, Josh has been one of my favorite drummers for a couple decades now and I was/am so thrilled that he’s with Foo Fighters.

My inarticulate reaction: Holy Sh*t! The hairs stood up! Thx for teaching me the more articulate way to describe what I just heard. So excited for FF’s

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@jorgy1470

2 ай бұрын

Try it live from the PIT!!! He’s amazing

The funniest thing at the end of this video was the crack about “Shane Hawkins” tempo. Something I noticed when Shane did “I’ll Stick Around” at the tribute concert in LA.

Josh Freese once referred to himself as a "Drum Slut." He loves playing drums like I love every aspect of being an artist. Amazing musical artist.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

He sure is! Incredibly skillful player

I think it could have only been Josh to fill in as Foo Fighters new drummer. Perfect fit.

Josh was Taylor’s good friend and that’s good enough for me…Tay would approve ..Josh is a machine!! There is a new energy with the Foo’s..I saw them last Wednesday in Ottawa, Canada and they were very loud and tight! An awesome show!

Exactly. I really get the feeling they want him to be himself.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

DEFINITELY

Josh is like a new battery, no pun intended, for the Foos. Adds a dynamic that is definitely pushing the band. It’s awesome.

@hughneutron5303

Жыл бұрын

i bet taylor is looking down like "you got this josh, DON'T FUCK THIS UP!"

@richardharrold9736

Жыл бұрын

@@hughneutron5303 Taylor was so over the band by the time he died, he admitted in his last interview during lockdown that he was burnt out, exhausted and sick with stage fright every gig. He wanted to retire. Dave wouldn't let him. Freese can't play Taylor's parts properly either...

@hughneutron5303

Жыл бұрын

@@richardharrold9736 that's great and i don't care

@jorgy1470

2 ай бұрын

A “generator” If you will?? LOL.

@jorgy1470

2 ай бұрын

@@richardharrold9736get F’d

100% I told my brother it was going to be Josh. My brother is a giant foos fan. The day it hit my brother acknowledged I called it. He is the only one that made sence.

He has some absolutely transcendent drum patterns when he was playing with A Perfect Circle. Josh is a fantastic drummer and I'm glad he's going to get a larger spotlight.

@maxgallagher2535

Жыл бұрын

and Nine Inch Nails 🤘🤘🤘🤘

@tanzomcd

Жыл бұрын

I always thought APC was some of his best too

@tanzomcd

Жыл бұрын

Josh's time with Vandals clearly has an influence

@tanzomcd

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/nZqivJp-nNzRmJs.html

@DM72513

Жыл бұрын

His work with APC is his best from what I've heard.

I know the original record BPM’s, 87.5 This recording, 92 at first, after the break, 96.. I had to check when this foo fighters video came out.. 😂

Josh is a punk drummer. He brings that energy. These rock songs are a walk in the park for him.

Flight of The Conchords reference! Yess! 🙌🙌😃😃

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

HAHA

Hi Andrew, I look forward to your reaction to this video. I was at the Taylor tribute concert at Wembley Stadium. I was lucky enough to be in the front row. As soon as I saw Josh play with the Foo's All my life, I knew Josh was going to be the next Foo Fighter drummer. No doubt about it... The chemistry between Dave and Josh was magical. I've been a Josh fan for many years and he absolutely deserves this opportunity. Very interesting to hear Foo fighters songs with double bass drum haha.... Did you notice that Josh changes the ride symbal depending on the song? haha Genius!

In some older live version tempo was something like 165-170bpm and in this it was around 180-185bpm.

Those boys were not tour ready or ready for that energy, Josh "supercharger" Freese woke up muscles not used intensely for a while, Thunderous time and feel, intensity, taste (mostly) and...did I mention intensity, intensity doesnt mean loud all the time, Preach it Andy! They got the perfect guy.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

The band is fundamentally different now

@bernwebb1539

Жыл бұрын

@@AndrewRooneyDrums heavier..driving, still fun, just more Foo!!!!

F’ing awesome mate !! He’s giving them a solid workout

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

Sure is

What really shows that he was the perfect choice was the the reaction from the band..and if you watch the entire clip leading into that performance you'll see a brief conversation between Josh n Dave. You can see the personalities just click properly. Having the chops is one thing, personality and mentality is what makes perfect.

The Taylor tribute concert was literally Dave’s way of interviewing drummers lol

It’s a touch too fast…lol! But I love it!

Using a BPM analyzer on my phone (not sure how acurate it is) shows the original played by Dave at 174BPM, Live with Taylor 170BPM and the Josh version 182BPM.

Talk about Josh keeping the band on there toes lol

Josh brings a definite punk energy - back to Foo roots. In the show I saw, Dave mentioned meeting Josh during his Scream days. The concert I saw in May was great! A couple of moments of still getting to know each other. In all, like a new battery was put in. I also noticed that Chris and Nate were both doing backing vocals more which was pretty cool. I expected Chris - Nate was a surprise. The band seems to do better with someone who challenges them to be better. That wasn’t where they were with Taylor. I’ll always miss him. For the band dynamic, I’m glad of the choice.

Monkey Wrench on The Color and the Shape was done by Dave after Goldsmith couldn’t keep up with what Dave wanted. After the recording of the album was when they picked up Taylor.

He fits in well with Pat, given their Punk roots. I saw Josh live with The Vandals. He's got great attack.

@samvakarian

8 ай бұрын

Can't forget Chris was in a punk band and even Nate came from Sunny day real estate... which is punk adjacent imo lol

I was a big Taylor Hawkins (RIP 🙏) fan even before he joined the Foo Fighters and was over the moon when he did. I saw the FF play monkey wrench hundred of times but this version with Josh Freeze is just perfection 😱. I loved the way you explained it 👌. People don’t realize how high is the level of a drummer like that. So thanks a lot for the video 👍

The drums, the band, Grohl's vocals...all sounded incredible. And everybody seemed excited and happy. The Foos appear to have a good locker room. Our favorite locker roomie? Rooney!

He is more than a session drummer, he is a session's drummer, drummer. He has his own bands and has been asked to join other bands, and fill in for shows when something happens to others.The man stays busy, cause he loves drumming and loves music. To me that's what any band wants and needs.

Theyre almost looking like, slow down dude! But you know they dont want to slow down. That energy is real in the room. It brings out the best in everyone. Thats when the magic happens. Good stuff.

I agree 100% being in the music industry as I have It is such a level of respect to be your own artist whilst never forgetting the shoes you fill and legacy that was laid. I love your videos and your viewpoints youre a classy drummer.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

Too kind. Thank you!

Josh kills it with The Vandals. Saw him with them like 5 times.

@thomasulriksen5711

Жыл бұрын

This!

Let’s not forget that Dave and Taylor were BFFs. He’s not just replacing a drum. He’s got to be able to fit in with the personalities in the band. He has a lot of respect for the Foo Fighters, and you can tell he’s already good friends with the band.

What's with intro, "Hey hey what is up Andrew, it is KZread here?" Haha, need more coffee? 😂 Love the channel.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

HAHAHA

That was fun! I can't think of anyone else better than Josh to join Foo Fighters on the redt if their journey.

Josh Freese got the gig based upon his skill/time... but I believe primarily because of his energy. Foos play for 2 hours plus at a live gig, you need athlete level stamina to do that and smash it on every song for the entire set. That is a skill in itself and it's incredibly rare.

Josh is an insane drummer! And playing alongside a great drummer is like the energy of being next to a freight train as it whizzes by. You're either on that train or you're off that train. And you can tell it's a little unnerving at times; even when the Foos have played these same songs probably a million times.

Perfect addition. Josh also did liberation transmission with lostprophets. One of my favorite drum albums and drummers.

I would have loved to see El Estepario Siberiano audition for them. 😀

Totally agree what you’ve said about Josh. I think he’s a great fit. He’s so talented and of course the music has a different feel, but it sounds great. And the guys needed someone confident and capable but would also contribute something to the group and I totally see that. He’s not trying to sound like Taylor, and I don’t think the guys want him to. It’s another phase in the band and I really hope I get to see them live. Completely agree that not /anyone/ can jump in there. That’s absurd. Not only musically but these guys have been together for a long time…they needed someone who could fit in with them and since they’ve been friends for a long time (and he knew Taylor), I think that helped.

I love watching Josh play. The thing you need to know about him is that he grew up with music. His father Stan Freese was the Music Director at Disneyland. Both Josh and his brother Jason, who has been playing with Green Day for almost 20 years. Also, it was always fun to go down the street the Freese's house is on, there were at least 20 horns hanging on the tree in the front yard. It would always blow people's minds to see that.

Excellent choice Josh is a legend.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

🙌

Hey Andrew, I'm 71 and drumming with three acts in pubs, clubs and private venues in Central Scotland. I'm very aware that I have a fault in very slightly speeding up to emphasise the music during and after a fill. I know I'm doing it and tell myself it's about dynamics. Your (this) video has straightened me out. So I see the example of Josh and your explanation and did a reset on how I thought about playing. Finding the discipline to be metronomic AND play fills is bang on mate. Thanks for the lesson!

My favourite Foo Fighters track, and cannot wait to see them in Sydney in December. Josh is the real deal!

It’s four thirty on the morning …got the coffee and had to check this out . Ok that energy right now is contagious, fresh and up to date , wow…amazing.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

10 ай бұрын

Yup this is massive!

Lol...again, you opened backwards with "Hello Andrew, KZread here!"... Anyway, another great video! Thanks!

Dude. Amazing videos!! You nailed it with Freese. He is a drum God. Keep up the vids!

I quite enjoy the discussion portions of these videos (the rest of the video too of course). Great stuff though. Sparking thought and healthy debate. Always educational and enjoyable/entertaining etc. I can enjoy watching with my son and at the same time take away something constructive. Its a true win-win-win.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC!

You were completely spot on with this video. Taylor was a one of a kind, especially after all those years playing with Dave but you can't deny Freese was the only real choice to take over, excited to see them next year! Subscribed and will be watching more of your videos, thanks for the content.

Freese is just superb, easily one of my favourite drummers of all time, even though he never really stepped into the limelight. The double kick he did for no son of mine in this recording was Ace.

Them geetars better keep up 😂

Josh is going to put a pace on these dudes.

In addition to all your great points. Freese comes from the same Punk pedigree as Dave, Nate, Chris and Pat. I'm going to say it, he is around the same age as all these guys so they all can relate to similar life experience growing up and being musicians around the same timeline. Finally, he's probably a nice guy. Someone you can sit in a tour bus with for hours rolling from town to town. He probably connects with the band on a whole other level. He's the perfect convenient package. Looking forward to new music with his creative input. I was somewhat hoping Omar Hakim would be the guy. He would take the Foos to some interesting places sonically. We can dream right? Great content. Thank you.

That ending fill was epic

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

100%

A healthy drummer is a better drummer ❤️

Easy way to get likes with Josh Freese joining Foo's. Your fav drummer yet only 2 video's? How about with APC, DEVO and where he started The Vandals?

Can’t wait to see these June 2024

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

GET IT!

@jorgy1470

2 ай бұрын

May was amazing!!!!! Small venues

BBC has a few Foo songs from Glastonbury up now and Josh Freese is a freaking monster!!!

The deal with Pat and the breakdown part was that they were talking about the guitar part just being played by down picking only instead of up and down. It gives a crunchier sound but it's harder to do. The 'no you can't do that' was when he switched to up down to 'cheat' for fun.

Absolutely perfect tempo

@AndrewRooneyDrums

7 ай бұрын

🔥

Josh freese played the drums on the friends folk music album she cut years back ... He plays everything !!

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

Yup

Thank you for your reaction. My 24 year old son got me tickets to see Foo Fighters for Christmas and is going to go with me! Hi Mike, if you read this comment. I love you ❤. Foo Fighters is my favorite band.

As a non drummer but a listener with a great ear and lover of drums, I concur with your assessment. In a little statement from my generation your thoughts are “right on”. And as someone of an age who has lost several loved ones , it’s hard to move on but you have to if you want to live. I can see and hear that Josh has put a lot of energy into the Foos and has helped them re-energize. Well done Josh Freese. RIP Taylor Hawkins.

I'm going to see the Foos in Christchurch with my dad next year. He has ALS, so it's uncertain how many concerts he'll get to see anymore, so glad Josh is holding his own and set to deliver a kickass show for us!

I absolutely love Josh Freese. I don't actively listen to Foo Fighters anymore but I was so happy when I heard he got the job. The Foo Fighters really did get the best.

Josh played amazing on The Art of Rebellion by Suicidal Tendencies.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

🙌

I'm huge Foo Fighters and Taylor fan. I'm still sad about Taylor... But this new version of Foo Fighters with Josh bring me happiness. Monkey Wrench drumms are Dave Grohl work (not Taylor or William), I think this way to play Monkey Wrench is more similar to the original version of Monkey Wrench.

Josh sounds like a steadfast studio musician. Taylor sounded like a garage drummer. I looked up a live clip from 2022, Argentina, and the tempo Taylor played was intense but slower and sloppier, almost garage like. Josh was butter on this tune. But he was controlled and his professional, world class chops, are just head over heels above Taylor's. It's not a bad thing because Taylor was great. This guy is world class.

Josh Freese is the goat

Great job! Andrew

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for watching

@byronhubbard1510

Жыл бұрын

Anytime, a long time subscriber, not s drummer, but a huge drummer fan. Some of my favorite drummers are Steve Smith, Tommy Aldridge & Atma Anur. Have you ever checked out Jeremy Colson. He is Steve Vai drummer.

You hit the point of his snare sound being attributed to him as much as, if not more than the drum. A few years ago a buddy and I got together with one of the upper level Nashville session guys for a jam/lesson/hang. One thing he did was open pro tools and record each of us playing the exact same beat, exact tempo, on the exact same kit, even right down to with the same sticks. When we listened back. You could immediately tell which of us was playing, even with the exact same gear, the different feel of each of us was so easy to pick out.

That solo at the end was just incredibly exciting. I'm glad that he's bringing his own style, it gives the Foos a chance to rise out of this with a new breath of life. RIP Taylor

The tempo definitely increased after the first stanza of verse. That’s when the band’s eyes bugged, because it was faster.

CRAZY HEY ,, The looks are priceless good luck foos lol