Learning "Suck My Kiss" At Chad Smith's House
Join Brandon Toews as he takes on the challenge of learning the iconic Red Hot Chili Peppers song, "Suck My Kiss," with the guidance of none other than Chad Smith himself. Chad gave him some pointers on the song and challenged him to a live performance of the track! Find out if he gets the ultimate Chad Smith stamp of approval.
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:26 - Learning "Suck My Kiss"
03:41 - Playing Analysis
06:32 - Drum Lesson w/ Chad Smith
14:18 - Welcome To Chad Live!
15:15 - "Suck My Kiss" Performance
18:50 - Chad's Final Thoughts
21:04 - Outro
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Thanks for the help, Chad! 🙏🏻🤣 You’re welcome to show up at my place next time 😆
@elikebudi
8 ай бұрын
He gave you a solid 3 out of 10 last time 😅😂 Which is unfair 😄
@YewrinePish
8 ай бұрын
Yeah, whatever, Brandon. ;)
@AmandaMack
8 ай бұрын
He also gets to bring a camera crew with him 😂
@willemwellinghoff7825
8 ай бұрын
This was one fun production, loving the positivity and progress, you can really hear it. Well done Brandon! Amazing from Chad too.
@TomLufer
7 ай бұрын
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Chad seems so freaking cool to hang out with, and yet so extremely professional and capable.
@marcopalmer7414
7 ай бұрын
professional and capable huh
@kanagawakenji7
6 ай бұрын
He's that perfect balance of child and professional.
@SaGeOwL4891
3 ай бұрын
The whole package
Can you imagine Chad Smith telling you that you're playing with Taylor Hawkins drumsticks while he's watching you perform his song? Like what if you broke one
@BrandonToews
8 ай бұрын
Terrifying 🤣
@mitchsmix269
8 ай бұрын
@@BrandonToews I'm sure it was! And with all that going on you still killed it Loving your content man, definitely going to keep coming back to this video as I improve my chops
@jackbotman
7 ай бұрын
You run as fast as you can
@R3TR0R4V3
7 ай бұрын
It happens.. 🤷🏻
@jackbotman
7 ай бұрын
@@R3TR0R4V3 Yah, dropping your baby on the floor also "happens" it would still suck
Kinda blows my mind how fresh and modern "Suck My Kiss" still sounds, over 30 years later. Chad really is the best of the best, all around.
@user-hc6db7cw3o
7 ай бұрын
great music is timeless .....
@skip2mylou05
5 ай бұрын
thats the funk for you
@avs_smart_systems
20 күн бұрын
30 years ago this song was futuristic mind blowing 😮
That was freakin awesome. Chad is such a great dude.
@RetroFoamStudios
8 ай бұрын
That's why he's a gigaCHAD! I'll see myself out...
@BrandonToews
8 ай бұрын
🤘🏻
@joecarmichael8185
8 ай бұрын
Very good job Brandon. Kewl a dude from my hometown is having a lesson with Chad at his home. Keep up the great work at Drumeo. And thanks
@seansherrod8725
7 ай бұрын
My sentiments EXACTLY!!!
@PhaseTw0
3 ай бұрын
His dogs must have great musical taste.
As a bass player I'm so jealous that there's not a comparable Basseo channel with all the amazing stuff yall do. 10/10 content. If you need me, I'll be in the pocket.
@BrotherKevinHunter
8 ай бұрын
Same !
@ilmelangolo
7 ай бұрын
Bass player here but I think there's something special in the drums that attracts other musicians (who play armonic/melodic instruments). It's probably wrong but I feel like a guitarist would never look at a Basseo channel... 😆😢😇
@EagleProductionsMK
7 ай бұрын
@@ilmelangolo A guitarist would definitely look at a Basseo channel
@EagleProductionsMK
7 ай бұрын
@@ilmelangolo It exists
@SatanClaus69
7 ай бұрын
I'm working on one but I need to change my bass strings first. Maybe in 2030
I bet when Brandon heard he was playing with Taylor's drum sticks he about crapped himself. Sent chills up my spine for sure.
@BrandonToews
8 ай бұрын
Confirmed.
@Pt0wN973b0iI
8 ай бұрын
R.I.P.
@JoshEsko
8 ай бұрын
10:06 such a cool but sad moment. RIP to the legend.
@yourmomsdaddy9130
7 ай бұрын
If I'm not mistaken, the pics on the wall are all black and white except for one color photograph, and it's Taylor. That was his homey.
@mastod0n1
7 ай бұрын
@@yourmomsdaddy9130the one directly behind the kit is also in color that I believe is Johnny Cash but I can't quite tell with my small phone screen and there is at least one more in color that isn't Taylor.
To be able to perform it in front of Chad at his house is unreal man great work you have balls of steel!
@BrandonToews
8 ай бұрын
Hahah thanks!
I can't imagine how nervous you were playing it with Chad watching! Good session as always!
@TheBANDEMIC
8 ай бұрын
Idk if he's nervous they've been friends for awhile he looked and seemed comfortable I'd say
@Pt0wN973b0iI
8 ай бұрын
Who cares. Fame is only in your head. Be yourself, that is what is important.
@_mnejing
7 ай бұрын
@@Pt0wN973b0iI You get it! Humans are humans.
@ev25zv
27 күн бұрын
He paid him enough money to not be nervous.
you didn't just play the part, you played music and put yourself into what you played, very well done!
@BrandonToews
8 ай бұрын
🙏🏻🙏🏻
@user-hc6db7cw3o
7 ай бұрын
Agreed!
Since I'm not a drummer I never realized this song has such nuances and complexities in the drum role, seeing Chad do it so naturally and Brandon not so much at first (until he nailed it at the end, in my opinion) really made me appreciate this drum role in the general awesomeness of this song :) Really interesting to watch, way to go (I'm a bassist BTW, so of course I love this song)
The production quality on these videos is insane. I can't imagine the work and experience behind making this work this well.
Chad is so laid back in the pocket that he moves after his reflection
@360.Tapestry
8 ай бұрын
lol yeah. i wonder if it was because the video was out of sync with the audio. or they just bumped the time up so there's a less noticeable lag in the convo. or the direct feed looks better than watching the video from the tv monitor. maybe a mix of all those and more
It is always interesting when a top drummer like Chad breaks down what to the ear may seem simple but turns out to be complex in the most subtle ways. He's one of the all time greats.
When Chad told Brandon he was playing with T-Hawk's sticks, I made an audible gasp. What an honor all around.
After 30 years of hearing this song I just realized that John’s riff is indeed AC/DC’s Back in Black!
B 7:59 being welcomed in at Chad’s house after showing up and saying “I need a drum lesson” is a dream haha
As a bass players I really appreciate the drums in this one as the bass and kick drum follow each other really closely. Flea and Chad you rock!!!!
Just goes to show you how much feel and swing can add to a song. Brandon did great, but Chad just has the absolute sauce.
dang I never realized how much of a John Bonham inspired groove this is. Hearing Chad playing parts of it without music I can really hear it. so cool. that was fun.
@msg3tr1ght
2 ай бұрын
Chad really loves John Bonham, it’s very apparent in his playing, his home, and his gear.
I’m loving these “on location” videos Drumeo is doing. Very next level! That’s what I like to see. Keep up the great work!
@BrandonToews
8 ай бұрын
@natlockwood618
8 ай бұрын
@@BrandonToews👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 it’s one thing to cover a song, it’s a whole other thing to play the song for the musician in real time, and seek feedback. Props man, that was awesome! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@BrandonToews
7 ай бұрын
Appreciate it!!@@natlockwood618
This was absolutely one of the best videos yet! Congrats Brandon and the Drumeo Team on this. Brandon you were awesome! Great digging deep into the details for these parts. What a great experience for you hanging with Chad Smith at his house. Kudos to Mr. Smith for his generosity and giving us all some lessons!
@BrandonToews
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
Brandon with balls of steel, playing to the man himself! Well done mate
@BrandonToews
8 ай бұрын
Haha thanks man!
Mindblowing how two drummers play the same song, on the same kit, almost the same way…yet it sounds completely differently 🙃
The Red Hot Brazilian tribute band part really got me. 😂
This is the most fun, laid-back entertainment I've had on KZread in a LONG time. This type of content is absolute gold and separates the good from the epic. Drumeo, while these productions are surely expensive, they matter. A great deal. BRAVO!
Chad needs to be on here more yo, he's got this natural energy that vibes with all of you! it's awesome to watch!
@BillPelican
7 ай бұрын
I vote Chad president of Drumeo
Watching a master explain their craft is nothing short of awe-inducing memorization
This was awesome, Chads been a favorite drummer of mine for years, and for him to invite you into his house?!?....WOW!
@BrandonToews
8 ай бұрын
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There is one thing you have above anyone else who’s played this track (including myself) and that’s playing this in front of the man Chad himself. There’s no way I could’ve done that. Badass job dude. That’s a take of a lifetime.
@BrandonToews
8 ай бұрын
Thank you❤
The confidence in that final take, you looked and sounded like a different drummer. Crushed it!
On the final play-through, about a third of the way through, it was *obvious* that you loosened up, got into playing *the song* and emoted more. That was a great lesson in itself.
@user-hc6db7cw3o
7 ай бұрын
About half way, I felt. Settled in, click; then it was on !! 🤘
Man... Drumeo is on another fucking level! Love you guys! Drumming is so beautiful!
I don’t play an instrument but it was really cool to see this. Chad is a premiere example of why people LOVE their favorite musicians! Incredible mastery of his lifelong passion that has deservedly led to a massively comfortable life… so humble, generous and super cool.
Bro, that was awesome! And Drumeo made me realize that Chad Smith is the drummer I aspire to be. I'd literally kill for those skills.
Biggest takeaway from this i definantly to play it with conviction. Once youve got the basics down, everything will take care of itself. Just gotta play it like you own It. That should be the mantra for every song you play, regardless of genre.
chad smith is the biggest fucking legend ever. that little lesson he gave was FASCINATING! Also pretty solid effort from brandon to play quite composed in front of the great man himself. that alone would be fucking nerve racking!
Chad Smith is an absolute legend. One of the most important drummers in Modern Rock
Amazing! As soon as Chad starts playing it instantly sounds like the RHCP. Just the personality of the way he plays.
Chad is a legend. Just the fact you get to chill with him is a blessing. Drums sound impeccable.
Big props to Chad for hosting this lesson!❤️ And those Taylor Hawkins drumsticks?! 🤯 You can now play along with Chad's most iconic RHCP songs inside Drumeo (with note-for-note sheet music AND drum-less versions of each song). Click the link to get your 7-Day Free Trial! www.Drumeo.com/trial
@KrisMeister
8 ай бұрын
Dude is a real Chad. This was awesome.
@xgreco
8 ай бұрын
Great! I got a challenge for you, Drumeo; Bring Stewart Copeland to Drumeo and have him teach Brandon play Message in a bottle
@campsitez2355
8 ай бұрын
get the domino santantino girl to do it
@MT-sk1ln
8 ай бұрын
Driven to Tears by The Police
@MT-sk1ln
8 ай бұрын
This is awesome btw!
chad's playing is so relaxed, yet so strong and fast. he is among the best doing it, and has been for years, and non-peppers fans sleep on him.
That was inspiring. Working with Chad like that shows the importance to detail you both believe in thus absolutely owning that song. Congratulations. Only on Drumeo!
@BrandonToews
8 ай бұрын
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This video brings me so much unexpected joy. Chad Smith is a phenomenal musician. I'd like to imagine in an alternate universe, this exact episode replicated and with John Bonham that never died.
I play this song with my band it makes you feel like a god
Well done Brandon👍🏻👍🏻 Chad is so awesome!!
@BrandonToews
8 ай бұрын
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I really love the way Chad's teaching and explaining. He shows which is right thing and wrong thing that could see different easily
I absolutely loved this video. Please do more of these!
It was fun watching their conversation! Thanks for giving me the background of this rhythm. And Chad's fall outfit and house are nice.✨
This is just what I needed on a rainy night in Scotland. Brilliant seeing you both together again. Amazing.
That was incredibly bad ass! Big props to Chad for taking the time with you on this! Makes me love Chad even more! Seriously, this was great!
The content this channel produces is the best out there - this video is another example of a massive win for me, seeing Chad help someone through one of his songs is amazing on so many levels
Well done Brandon! Your dedication and attention to detail are great to watch!
@BrandonToews
8 ай бұрын
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This series with Chad is just soo good, he's such a great drummer, he has a unique touch and style. Love all the videos. Great Work Drumeo
This episode made me subscribe. Chad is such an icon to me and I am 63. He has such a great presence on the drums that his entire personality comes out in his performance. For him to take the time to help you says a lot about his character. Good job!
This video was so awesome to watch for so many reasons. Firstly, Chad is so kind and hilarious while also being a master at his craft. I love that Brandon wanted to stay to true to the original but did what felt right for him in the end. You were so much more relaxed at his house and it felt more like a jam session than a strict lesson. I’m lovingly jealous of all the portraits on the wall, especially the one of Bonzo’s face right in front, such a rare candid. I cried at the mention of you playing with Taylor’s sticks because who wouldn’t. So much love and respect for Brandon and Chad, just two reasons why drummers will always have my heart 🫶🏼🥁
the taylor hawkins sticks are absolutely gnarly
Great job Brandon! Chad is one of my favorite drummers, his approach and feel on the drums are next level. I have his Chad Smith signature snare and it sounds great!
Extremely well done, Brandon! What a good production this video is. The storyline is very strong, it shows how even for a 'simple' song there is an ocean of nuance in its performance, how much the details and the vibe (so hard to capture both) matter to the original musician that wrote the part and finally you beautifully display the exchange of so much more through this learning than just drum stuff, it's so human. Some of the best stuff online right now. Give this crew a raise!
Chad is such a chill dude it seems like also Chad socks are so funny
love seeing this collab. chad is hilarious and very generous
Brandon. You are am absolutely sick drummer! I absolutely appreciate your transparency in what it took for you to learn this song! I played this song in my cover band years ago, and I don’t think I ever played it 100% correctly! Great job man!
Wow... This was beautifully put together. 🙌 LOVE IT.
@BrandonToews
8 ай бұрын
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"What the fuck are you doing here?" says Chad with while wearing a mic pack.
Hearing Chad talk about a specific bar and how when they wrote it he’s talking about doing a type of AC/DC Chorus…..legit the knowledge and his memories of it are so deep. It would be fantastic to hear his breakdown of his favourites and what they were thinking. Just a well of knowledge. I love how he’s a hard ass, but a hard ass who is totally in your court. But you get the sense that you gotta have the skill to even be in the same court. 😂😂😂
One of your best videos yet (and you have a lot of good videos). Kudos to Brandon and Chad!
You had good energy throughout that final take. Like he said good conviction 👌 Thanks for the fun video!
very entertaining video, it's always fun to see Chad hangout with someone, and Brandon it's inspiring to see you so eager to improve your performance on this song - and improve you did. Chad's right, that conviction to play with is really important and you nailed that with the last take, that was impressive!
Chad is such a cool dude. Love his drumming style.
Dude for such a good drummer in yourself I honestly cannot believe how good chad is, he just sounds on another level even tho it's not that complicated. That is impressive.
You're clearly an amazing drummer, and it's fun to see how shy you became when playing in front of the master :) Chad seems like such an awesome human being!
I love watching great drummers work stuff out. Great stuff!!
Duuude the performance at the end!! Totally pulling for you my man. You KILLED IT 💯💯🔥👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥁
This is the stuff I never knew I loved!!! Awesome concept and purely entertaining for non drummers 🥁 Chad Smith is a 🥁 genius who loves what he does. I’m a huge RHCP fan!
I cant imagine the sheer terror one must feel attempting to play one of chads songs in front of chad - props to Brandon, it sounded great. And as always, Chad is the GOAT
That was awesome! So much fun. Plus we got a look into the mind of one of the greatest drummers of his era, and how he thinks about one of his famous tunes. Loved it. Great job Brandon. That must have been nerve wracking. You did Drumeo proud! Cheers!
I played this on drums at my high school's end of year music show back in '08. Some of the most fun I've had behind the kit
seriously well done. just seeing how you enjoyed yourself towards the latter half of the song and really just opened up. it was great to see🎉
I’m not a drummer but I love all of your videos! High quality content, always interesting. And Chad seems like the coolest guy ever!
I'm a drum loving bass player and the Peppers are my favorite band so this series have been thoroughly entertaining!
Man, Brandon, you did awesome!! What a teacher Chad is!!! Of course, you weren't playing exactly perfectly just like Chad at first, but who would expect it?? You WILL get it though after Chad's instruction and a little practice! I have no idea how you could play at all in front of a legendary drummer, you are awesome! Chad Smith is a hard act to follow with his swing and feel, and that is the exact reason so many people love him and his style of drumming!! The story Chad tells of Neil asking him after his performance at the tribute was hilarious, I think Chad said Neil asked him if he could play any harder or something along those lines, haha!! What brilliance!!
sooooo cool, It's so great to see great musicians like Chad Smith sharing their vision of how you "could" play. Thanks for this video. I share it to the drummer of my band, who is a RHCP's fan !
Such a great watch, and loved your final take in front of Chad- that was awesome!
There's so much to love about this video! Chad Smith always comes off as such a down-to-earth guy with a great sense of humor (must be some of that Will Ferrell influence 🙂). I just love how he explains his writing process of certain drum parts (e.g., trying to match Frusciante's AC/DC vibe on certain parts), and even acknowledging that his approach to playing the song live has evolved over the years and may not match the original recorded version. Finally, he's able to explain many of his parts like a masterful teacher. But Bro, how could you forget the drum faces? 🙂
This was fantastic! I was smiling for the whole 22 minutes 20. Great work Brandon
What a legend for spending so much time with you guys.
This type of content is simply amazing. I got shivers all down my spine while watching it.
Must have been a hell of an experience. Looked a little nervous at first during the playthrough but you got in there and killed it!
Tube’s going too far. We’re in our youth legend’s house watching him teaching SmK. Amazing 🤩
Genuinely so much good stuff in this video. Thanks to you all for doing this, good work to Brandon, and good on Chad Smith for participating so amicably. Feel good video for me to watch on my way to bed.
Such a great video. It really highlights the small elements that Chad brings out when he jumps on the kit. Just sounds right!
It's fascinating how many people Mr Smith inspired to pick up the drumsticks, I am pretty sure they are lots more than he thinks!
So awesome! Brandon and Chad have such great chemistry and the final version sounded soooooo good!! I love how Chad mentioned it wasn't the hardest song in the world... looks pretty hard to me!! Haha luckily I'm a bass player and we have it a lot easier playing this one. Thanks so much for the awesome content ❤❤❤
Both styles of drumming (Brandon's and Chad's) are amazing in their way! I just love learning from all these amazing drummers.
Man that final version you put together sounded god damn great. By far my favorite RHCP song and was an awesome video end to end
This was Class! Brandon and Chad are legends.
That was an awsome video. Chad has been my favorit drummer since I learned to play drums 31 years ago. I play Suck my Kiss in my band. I always wanted to learn it and I have spent a long time trying to learn it. There were things I just couldn’t find out till I saw this. Thank you Drumeo and Chad.
that was absolutely badass man! I gotta believe you were very nervous playing for THE man Chad and you killed it! Much respect with your humbleness as well. Please keep making this content! love it all!! Dirks' videos especially!!!
You guys ROCK, that's it. Viva la musica! Please never stop doing these type of videos. Ciao from Italy!
Love this style of video, more like it, please!!