The criminally underrated Rodney Holmes.

@JimmyGunXD556

4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more !! Awesome talent! I just could have left a thumbs up, but I had to type it !

@reggiedunlop9098

4 жыл бұрын

His fills never disappoint,...with steve kimock...I really dug there stuff...

@crotts1984

3 жыл бұрын

This is the first drummer that really wowed me when I first heard him with Steve Kimmock. There have been others since but Rodney is just so ferociously smooth with constant manipulations of the groove. It’s fantastic can’t believe more people don’t know about him as well.

Simply one of the grooviest and best drummers out there! Legend.

This guy always plays his own way. Pure class and style. Musicianship galore.

One of the last few drummers of that era that has serious chops but knows only when to interject with them tastefully! Brilliant ! Thanks to Meinl for this HD video showing Rodney in all his glory !!!

Jazz rock meets electronica fusion as only Rodney Holmes can do it! Love the song, and the drumming is so clean and musical from start to finish.

One of my favorite drummers. Rodney is an incredible musician. The song reminds me some Ozric Tentacles sound ❤️ Awesome!

Love listening and seeing Rodney play. Notice 90 / 10 pocket to fill ratio people!! That equals gigs!

@paulturnet4572

4 жыл бұрын

💯% accuracy in ratio assessment, you can tell that he has the ability to do plenty fills if he wants to but understands the importance of establishing a deep groove /pocket for the tune to settle down into,... GOOD STUFF RIGHT HERE !! 😉

@TimAndEricAreTheBest

3 жыл бұрын

Agree with both of you, those are my favorite type of drummers. I think Steve Smith in Journey is a bit like that. Overflowing with talent and skill but keeps things tight and classy and will kill it when he needs to.

I’m almost disappointed I didn’t know of Rodney’s playing. Flawless, musical and effortless playing. Real deal right here! I’m hooked!

@drums2go615

5 жыл бұрын

Hey man check him out on the 2005 modern drama festival hes great

@viktormuerte

4 жыл бұрын

Check out his playing with Santana on the live Supernatural vid. He's amazing in it. And I know it's not a competition but, he made Carter Beauford look like a novice. ;)

Refreshing to hear a smooth groove oriented performance instead of the over-the-top chop filled vids.

@QuietSnake-xs5vx

5 жыл бұрын

that's exactly what i was thinking

@craigdewyer8655

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly. I love chops, but enough already.

@tomasmadlenak3396

4 жыл бұрын

thank you for choice of these words. sometimes i cant describe what im feeling. that was it.

@jim.drum67

4 жыл бұрын

Rodney is so musical and has a wonderful groove. Yes he has chops for days, but uses them sparingly. Listen to the Santana song “smooth”...that him on it. Now you know why it sounds so darn good!

God, I love this song. Such a killer drummer. I keep listening to this over and over.

@Basskat100

3 жыл бұрын

Me to Chris, you not the only one Man. Yeah Rodney is the kat.

I had no idea Rodney had a signature series! How did I not know this?? Meinl is always taking such good care of their endorsees🙌🏼

Props to the sound engineer! Sounds incredible in my studio! And that kit is amazing 🤘🤘

It's always such a treat to watch and hear Rodney play!

That was Phat. SO nice to hear one of these vids where it's not like the guy is trying not to wake up a baby asleep in the same room. Or is allergic to playing the snare on 2 and 4. Those kinda vids bore me to tears.

there's something about this track and Rodney's playing...I can't stop listening to it :)

@dugeniadugeniadugeniadugen5266

4 жыл бұрын

Ikr?? I've listened to this track over 10 times ever since I found it.

@Basskat100

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

Rodney!! Legend!!! First time I saw him playing he was Santana's Drummer back in the early 2000's The first Meinl Ride I fell in love with was his Signature Byzance Dark Spectrum Ride 22", I had to sell it in order to move to the states :( but then I got it again when I became a Meinl Artist. Such a great Drummer and a great Ride!!!!! glad to see him finally in these Meinl Sessions !!!

@Basskat100

3 жыл бұрын

I got hip to drummer extraordinaire Rodney Holmes when he was playing with a jazz fusion band called special effects in the late 80s, early 90's. Victor Bailey was on electric Bass, the late Vance Loving on Electric Bass. Michael Bearden on keyboards. Then he was gigging with the Brecker Brothers Band for many years. And guitarist Mike Stern.

Wow, what a superb recording - Sounds fantastic Rodney! His signature cymbals are my favourite of Meinl! His performance at the Modern Drummer Festival years ago actually brought me to tears! This guy is full of passion and talent!

Every instrument in this mix sounds amazing in my headphones.

Ohhh gossshhhh, that snare sound is dialed in just perfectly! And the mix sounds so full, punchy and juicy! Of course, Rodney's skill plays a huge role, haha.

@Whiskel

5 жыл бұрын

Funny, I thought it sounded splatty.

@tweevers2

5 жыл бұрын

@@Whiskel it sounds thin and paper flicking to me

@tax905972

5 жыл бұрын

I don’t know but it didn’t look like he was playing that bass drum during those flams

@JeraCravoMyself

5 жыл бұрын

I liked that snare sound as well!

@sega.milkis

5 жыл бұрын

@@Whiskel ah, there are always those who don't like something) Opinions, opinions

Very classy! Letting the song breathe while adding a little flavor. Very nice!!!!

Rodney Holmes rocks. Seen him live a few times. Great great drummer

Rodney is a very talented drummer and his sensitivity makes him a drummer very above the average. I'm his fan since I saw him playing with Santana and I'm glad to see him drumming on this video.

Mmm getting some Porcupine Tree vibes with that riff around 00:43. Loving this. Killer musicianship.

Since he got recognised at drumeo i believe this guy groove is amazing, and his ryhtym very well balanced with the chops 👍

I’ve got Meinl, Tama and Evans. Rodney is making me want polished floor boards and a fire place too. Absolute, pure unadulterated talent on show here.

so grateful to have had a one on one drum lesson with him! fantastic drummer

Taste + masterful playing + great sound = Rodney Holmes

My goodness! That dude is so far down in the pocket it's crazy! He's got more groove than I will ever have...wow.

Nice tasty and not overplayed. Solid meter and great Dynamics. Time to hit the kit while this is still in my head!

Incredible sound quality in this vid! And Rodney looks so comfortable and controlled while playing!

Mr. Holmes has a beautifully clear, precise and consistent way of playing !! It is awesome to listen to him play everytime. He is such a nice guy to talk with as well. Very humble a true professional!! The cymbals sound great as well!!

So smooth awesome to watch

Deep in the pocket! I thought the snare sound matched the music perfectly...loved the way he used the ride cymbal towards the end to compliment the rhythm guitar.

Very fortunate enough to interview Rodney for a podcast. A fantastic musician but also a super great guy! Awesome vid!

Wow, solid drummer! 👌 Pocket for generations.

Alot of people will hate it as his keeping it simple and grooving and no this is what you want it's great

Holmes is phenomenal. Tasty tasty drumming.

First time hearing Rodney play - holy shit!

Thank you MEINL for not just always putting in great work on the audio, but video as well! Always beautifully lit and a great mix of visuals. Give that visuals team some love!

This is how you play drums.

Rodney sound is fire.

So much finesse and musicality! I can listen to his drumming all day

His groove on eudomon inspired half my drum ideation and notion of fluidity. I hold him in the highest esteem.

An amazing drummer, I hope we will see more playthrough in the future!

I have a Clyde Criner (RIP) CD "The Color of Dark" from 1989. Rod has had it goin' on for a while.

So smooth, amazing feel and dynamics!! Those are my next hi hats for sure after watching this video!!!

Rodney Holmes has a very tasty groove! And that snare sounds killer!!!

Man, this dudes style is smooth. Dig it

That pocket! Awesome groove and feel.

Cymbal work at 2:10-2:20 is wonderful!

So wonderful! Lovin the groove!!!

I got hip to drummer extraordinaire Rodney Holmes when he was playing with a jazz fusion band called special effects in the late 80s, early 90's. Victor Bailey was on electric Bass, the late Vance Loving on Electric Bass. Michael Bearden on keyboards. Then he was gigging with the Brecker Brothers Band for many years. And guitarist Mike Stern.

Solid and tasteful! Great drumming Rodney! Cymbals sound great too!

That kit sounds fantastic. And excellent drummer too.

Really nice. I could listen to Rodney play all day.

Amazing sound!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

One of my heroes.. nice to see your new video.

Kid's got chops, but keeps the lid on it and plays what's needed! Maturity!! ❤️💯

so nice!

A very underrated cat. Nice groove,Rodney!

wow great song. great drumming. thank you for posting rodney!

Nice traditional grip .perfect dynamics control. Those toms are perfect. Cymbals seem nice and dry. Thanks for sharing

subtle yet sic

True World Class Musician!! Rodney is always killer!

awesome sounding drums

Great to hear Rodney again

snare drum is a tama slp g birch limited edition. it is 14x6.5 size and is 11mm thick birch shell. die cast hoop on top and triple flange on snare side. when it was sold it was about 300 bucks. it has 45 degre edges. it is one of the best sounding snare drum i have ever heard. at any price range.

thanks Rodney and meinl

Love this amazing performance

Go Rodney !😃 Super !

That snare sound 😍

What a clean and shiny Style.

Wow, that was pretty heavy. I love it!

This is magnific the sound for the life

Awesome!

One of my all time fave drummers

Kept it simple and clean!

one of the best out there!!

unbelievable sound

I ALMOST MISSED THE ENDING (5:42)! That was worth it!

Awesome! Great feel!

Great set Rodney, very tasteful licks, locked in the pocket. That's how you kill it.

This dude is fly as fuck. The dopeness level is over 9000!

Precision!

Wow, great player and cool tune! Reminds me of early Vital information / Steve Smith band. Inspiring player!

Your triplets are clean right on wow keep up the great work

Brilliant Track, Bravo!

What a cool dude. He's just so awesome.

Killer jam

BIG SOUND!!! Fantastic

Groove with a Russian Circles-vibe! SICK!

Nice Rodney Holmes! 👍👍👍👍👍

Wow, solid, tasteful, clean.

The pocket is ROCK solid!

Nice drumming 👍.

Love it - no need to play as fast and complicated at every opporunity - Just solid tasteful tight and groovy

Less is More ! Thanks From Québec !

Rodney H. has been around!!! Want "OTHER?" chops from him?....Look him up, it's just that simple! ...Great, respected, AND "KIND" player....I met him MANY years ago.

that SNARE sound though..

@evanabbott2737

4 жыл бұрын

I like it😁👍

@markomarkovic5729

3 жыл бұрын

Does any of you know which snare is it? I’m blown away by how good it sounds

@cruciald

3 жыл бұрын

@@markomarkovic5729 Can't tell the material, looks like some kind of metal though - but it is DEFINITELY an SLP snare with those lugs.

@kyleritter3074

3 жыл бұрын

looks and sounds like a tama bell brass

I just came from Facebook sick jam