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  • čas přidán 11. 08. 2022
  • Styx’s Todd Sucherman is known for writing delightfully musical drum solos. If you’ve ever wondered how to come up with rhythms that tell a story, watch this video!
    You’ll see Todd play a solo (“Evening The Odds”) that transforms over time (things get especially cool around 3:06) and hear him break down some of his creative choices, including:
    - Why he phrased the 16th notes/flams section in groups of 5/5/3/3
    - How he took a note from Tony Williams to create ‘triads’ on the toms
    - …plus a samba-inspired moment and a double bass shuffle.
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Komentáře • 390

  • @isaacthehuman
    @isaacthehuman Před 2 lety +67

    The tone of the high tom makes it very melodic

    • @thomasfucik7527
      @thomasfucik7527 Před 2 lety +4

      The whole kit is top notch and inspiring, matching the man playing it.

  • @nixneato
    @nixneato Před 2 lety +151

    Todd remains one of these guys who put (flawless) technique at the service of musicality. This is such a beautiful and inspiring piece

  • @russmartin1814
    @russmartin1814 Před 2 lety +70

    Once again, Todd shows why he's my current favorite drum hero. What a musician (and a cool guy). Thanks for the inspiration, Todd.

    • @DrumeoOfficial
      @DrumeoOfficial  Před 2 lety +7

      Cheers, Russ!

    • @michealrieck977
      @michealrieck977 Před 2 lety +3

      I love it,you can break it down, I can't wait to start breaking this down, great to practice to them speed up, I love the. Incorporatiion of flams it'll keep me busy for months, I'm 71 yrs young , time to go to work,thank you Mike da plumbr drummer

    • @thomastucker5686
      @thomastucker5686 Před 6 dny

      @@michealrieck977 I am 59 and doing my best to play drums like a beast. The foot work for two bass drums is so much different than the feel of the high hat. Your left foot ends up needing to be the best coordinated, which isn't the case for me, though I am left handed, I play instruments right handed, because I was just copying those who inspired me and never considered there were instruments for left handers. I play golf and hockey right handed as well. My left hand has the best snare coordination and my right hand has the best ride cymbal coordination and I am trying so hard to match both hands and feet to be able to play the same stuff. I am so happy that 71 isn't a limit in drumming. I very much appreciate the idea we can do this a very long time.

  • @MishaGDrums
    @MishaGDrums Před rokem +6

    Todd Sucherman Drumeo solos is my favourite genre ever

  • @drummermk88
    @drummermk88 Před 2 lety +29

    Just when you think he's peaked and can't get any better, Todd has a way of showing us what it means to never stop learning and innovating. Thank you for this, and keep up the great work!

    • @fubar1217
      @fubar1217 Před 2 lety

      He definitely showed off some new tricks in this one! One of my favorite drummers!

  • @justinjaime7327
    @justinjaime7327 Před 2 lety +28

    Been waiting for this to drop! I love how composed all of Todd’s work is. Even when he has his crazy fun heavy double bass moments he can decrescendo and come back to where he started. Truly masterful!

  • @tomjones2348
    @tomjones2348 Před 2 lety +184

    I don't recall who said it, but I believe it's valid: "If you can only have one real musician in your band...make it the drummer". A good drummer can lift up a mediocre band, but a great band will always be crippled with a mediocre drummer.

    • @DrumeoOfficial
      @DrumeoOfficial  Před 2 lety +14

      Love this.

    • @AnodyneHipsterInfluencer
      @AnodyneHipsterInfluencer Před 2 lety +3

      Absolute fact.

    • @joshuas8779
      @joshuas8779 Před rokem +5

      And then if you get all real musicians, you have an amazing band!

    • @jkranites
      @jkranites Před rokem +7

      Metallica disagrees

    • @joshuas8779
      @joshuas8779 Před rokem +5

      @@jkranites The thing is, Lars did ok in the 80's. When he stopped practicing, he started being sloppy and adding too many fills.

  • @BrunoOliveira-es6mp
    @BrunoOliveira-es6mp Před 2 lety +75

    This is real drumming! Musicality, dinamics, phrases... Young drummers have to listen to this and find out that drumming goes way beyond distributing linear fills on the kit

    • @christoth2705
      @christoth2705 Před 2 lety +1

      this really isn't that good.

    • @christoth2705
      @christoth2705 Před 2 lety

      @GuitarSlayer_69 ask drumeo to have me.

    • @DrumeoOfficial
      @DrumeoOfficial  Před 2 lety +38

      @@christoth2705 👎

    • @gustavobodenmuller999
      @gustavobodenmuller999 Před 2 lety +4

      @@christoth2705 te falta gingado brasileiro kkkk , se não gosta de samba escuta "ratamahata" do sepultura pra ver como que ele pode influenciar de forma positiva no metal

    • @christoth2705
      @christoth2705 Před 2 lety

      @@gustavobodenmuller999 speak english

  • @danjtomlinson
    @danjtomlinson Před rokem +5

    Todd this is one of the most BEAUTIFULLY CONSTRUCTED solo’s I have ever heard. Your playing just keeps getting better and Mo better. It’s so nice to hear melodic solo’s instead of just technical drumnastics. I am new to hearing you and coming to your master class in Phoenix in 2 days. After hearing this solo your now one of my favorite drummers. Thanks for your inspiration. 💜

  • @oscarbaezsoria1650
    @oscarbaezsoria1650 Před 2 lety +9

    Musicality and dynamics, real drumming, There is a guy around here that now loves to do one handed circus acts that should watch this and LEARN. Awesome piece.

    • @wolfreyet
      @wolfreyet Před rokem

      I disagree. I know who you’re talking about and that’s likely a content/social media growth strategy because that guy is a beast and you know it…

    • @adrienskarra8105
      @adrienskarra8105 Před rokem

      Yeah you see him on Tik Tok lots. Yes the guy is an absolute beast on the drums.. there is no denying it.. and he knows he's good.. but yes Todd.. amazing drummer too and musically better for my ears.. one of the best solos I've heard recently.

  • @evolune
    @evolune Před 2 lety +5

    6:04 had me completely in full-on stank face. Wow Todd! That's a tasty fill.

  • @darrelldog5
    @darrelldog5 Před rokem +5

    Definitely, one of the best drummers out there today... Great teacher also.... So knowledgeable...

  • @TinkMcGathy
    @TinkMcGathy Před 2 lety +1

    I love this dude so much. Phenomenal player that more importantly just seems like a new best friend every time he talks.

  • @thomastucker5686
    @thomastucker5686 Před 6 dny

    The drumming is outstanding, so even if the drum tones were not the best I have ever heard(I have never heard better than Todd's), I still would have been just as blown away. I am on a musical journey to learn as much as I can and make as much music as I can with the short time I have left on this wonderful rock we are riding through space.

  • @louisronayne6036
    @louisronayne6036 Před rokem +12

    He's so underrated. Top 5 rock drummer of all time. So explosive, clean, technical, and adds an element to Styx that otherwise wouldn't exist.

    • @rhythmista7707
      @rhythmista7707 Před rokem +1

      I wouldn't classify or limit his ability as a rock drummer, as he's much , much more than that. He can sit down and do definitely any genre traditionally and flawlessly..

    • @davidankrom1247
      @davidankrom1247 Před 9 měsíci

      He himself said that he was influenced by John Panozzo. Himself, a classically influenced drummer. He added a nice touch to Styx as well…

  • @gregwonhoff7161
    @gregwonhoff7161 Před 2 lety +1

    TS is a wonderful example of what a lot of hard work and dedication to your craft can accomplish. Thank you, Mr. S. for sharing all of your fine works with all of us.

  • @yusdrum91
    @yusdrum91 Před 2 lety +2

    flawless technique, groovy, melodic drumming, great dynamics, smooth transition for one part to another.... what a master of performance!

  • @NARMAK1966
    @NARMAK1966 Před 2 lety +1

    I love his kit and the way his hands are gliding around the kit.!!! So smooth and perfect.!!!

  • @timjennings151
    @timjennings151 Před rokem +1

    Probably one of your best solos! So musical! You always inspire me! And you’re also so good at braking down what you are playing. Thank you so much for doing this!!!

  • @christiancea6
    @christiancea6 Před rokem

    This just makes me happy. I smiled the entire time. Incredible drumming by one the greatest drummers of our time.

  • @tannermarkable
    @tannermarkable Před 2 lety +1

    Wow!! Seen a lot of solos but this one spoke to me. It's technical, it's dynamic, it's melodic. It like a drum song if that makes sense. It demonstrates what drums can be when you understand style and have the skills to bring an instrument to life. Just fantastic!

  • @kasuu5821
    @kasuu5821 Před 2 lety +1

    In the year 2005 it was the first time I saw Todd in live experience as Styx drummer. That took my breathe away. Since then he is a great inspiration to me.

  • @noworriesimfijian
    @noworriesimfijian Před 2 lety

    Amazing technique and such a musical drum solo. Speed, dexterity, rhythm, melody. He reminds me so much of Steve Smith, how they’ve both become even more refined and managed to find new ways of pushing the envelope. Much respect Todd Sucherman and Drumeo.

  • @marcosalvetti6243
    @marcosalvetti6243 Před 2 lety

    From now, one of my favourite drum solo ever! Impressive!!! Todd makes the drums sing.

  • @MrBostonrobb
    @MrBostonrobb Před rokem +2

    Todd Sucherman is as Artful a drummer and musician as there has ever been. Absolutely World Class.

  • @mu4990
    @mu4990 Před 2 lety +1

    Got to work with Todd's new drum tech earlier this summer while they were on tour down here in Tampa and assembled Todd's gorgeous flamed maple and rose gold drumkit. Gorgeous kit, fantastic drum tech, amazing drummer, and two really nice guys. Glad I had the chance to work with Styx and be a small part of their show here.

  • @dedexyz8475
    @dedexyz8475 Před 2 lety +1

    THANK YOU Drumeo for bringing Todd back again! Phenomenal talent- and I gotta say, for me: the singular reason why I'm re-energized to revisit the great songs that Styx create. Todd's drumming made me binge watch/listen ALL his stuff!; he's so good! A COMPLETE drummer....because he can do it all. The tom work reminded me of Danny Carey.....the polyrhythms, odd times, tonalities, POWER, "clean-ness". And the fucking drums sound great!!! Great micing/post for sounds.

  • @n_i_nx1743
    @n_i_nx1743 Před 2 lety +4

    This is Real Drumming, thanks for this fantastic solo Professor 🙌

  • @MrFchank
    @MrFchank Před 5 měsíci

    Possibly my favorite solo of all time.

  • @charlesgavin9582
    @charlesgavin9582 Před rokem

    How wonderful it is to watch an American drummer develop patterns, phrases etc from the basic rhythmic cell of samba. The result of this study, proven in this incredible drum solo, is spectacular. For us, Brazilian drummers, it is a delight, an experience. Thanks, Todd. Greetings from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Cheers!

  • @trafalgerdavis7839
    @trafalgerdavis7839 Před 2 lety +3

    That set is killer. I LOVE the Bass gong, and will make one for myself from an old Pearl bass drum I will have when I get the time. Todd is amazing as usual.

  • @jerryburdick8051
    @jerryburdick8051 Před 11 měsíci

    This is crazy good. Not enough words for the performance....just incredible how good he is. I love the samba as a foundation. And the tuning of the drums and the fidelity of the audio....whew!

  • @menzerroku4708
    @menzerroku4708 Před 2 lety +4

    Todd is the best drummer, in the whole world in my opinion, he plays beautiful chops and is a very good drummer!!😄He's lucky that he gets to play that drum set. It's beautiful. Great video!!!!

  • @vincenzoa2929
    @vincenzoa2929 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely love this! Todd has chops for days yet he has serious groove. He’s a modern master.

  • @ChontosDrumLessons
    @ChontosDrumLessons Před 2 lety +1

    This has got to be one of the best drum solos I have ever seen.

  • @GamalielRios
    @GamalielRios Před 2 lety +1

    This guy is becoming one of my favorite drummers of all time.

  • @michaelkelton2159
    @michaelkelton2159 Před 2 lety +1

    I truly didn't realize just how good you were Todd an amazing and inspirational solo!

  • @aarond.8434
    @aarond.8434 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely incredible as always! And appreciate the lessons taught about it after.

  • @dcassis3051
    @dcassis3051 Před rokem

    Not even half way through watching and this is a new favourite 😵

  • @TheMartPlante
    @TheMartPlante Před rokem

    Wow, this is just the most piece of drumming i have hear in a long time. Thanks Todd and Drumeo.

  • @gregmacneil9990
    @gregmacneil9990 Před 2 lety +1

    Holy Sh@t!! This gets my vote for best drum solo ever! Absolutely masterful, sickest chops ever, and so musical and tasteful! Effortlessly.

  • @tcavalo
    @tcavalo Před rokem

    I cannot believe that I had recently heard of Todd, say 4 - 5 months ago. I am 55 and grew up with great drummers in the late 70's and into the 80's, with Neil Peart being the inspiration for me taking up drums. I am no pro, I hobby drum; somewhere down the line I must have got lost and never picked up on Todd or his work. I do believe it was a Styx video I was watching when I first saw him play and was completely blown away by his timing, accuracy, intonation and creativity within a song. I believe there are those who learn to play drums; then there are those who play the drums. This guy just plays WITH the drums with complete mastery. So glad I found him.

  • @nelsono4315
    @nelsono4315 Před rokem

    simply put, one of the best drummers out there. Just amazing!

  • @BrianTCarter
    @BrianTCarter Před 2 lety

    Love the feel of the 5 5 3 3 Todd! Great solo! Had my attention the entire time with all of the variety, between the hi hat and rim playing, the wide range of the tom notes, and the fast licks, it's a killer.

  • @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ
    @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ Před 2 lety

    Love the Tony Williams influence and Todd's absolutely Monster playing! He just keeps getting better!!!

  • @markf7066
    @markf7066 Před rokem

    Todd is just an incredible musician. To not only play like he does, but be able to explain what he does in a easy-to-understand way that makes it seem so simple is amazing. I’m always so inspired after watching Todd. But then I hop on the kit and realize it’s absolutely NOT simple 😉

  • @jimbarcelona1078
    @jimbarcelona1078 Před 2 lety

    That was informative and great. As a drummer I love to watch these famous drummers do their interpretations of various time oriented solos.very nice Todd

  • @cdecent
    @cdecent Před 2 lety

    This was fantastic. Great solo. Loved the tones of the toms being used to create melody. Great playing.

  • @crazy8sdrums
    @crazy8sdrums Před 2 lety +1

    Drumeo has been absolutely bringing the HEAT lately!!! So many phenomenal performances and tasty treats from so many amazing drummers!

  • @davidwoodward1682
    @davidwoodward1682 Před rokem +4

    Todd's skills as a musician are only matched by his skills as an educator. Still, hands down, my favorite drummer out there.

  • @douglassultz321
    @douglassultz321 Před 2 lety

    Todd you are a true master at playing the drums as well as Steve Smith who also happens to be one of my favorites as well.

  • @John-rw2zf
    @John-rw2zf Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you DRUMEO for making great videos like this available to people like me who still need instruction.

  • @guests5863
    @guests5863 Před rokem

    That came right outta his spirit & soul

  • @OfficialCharlieEvans
    @OfficialCharlieEvans Před rokem

    Smoothest drumming I’ve ever seen.

  • @hvheerden
    @hvheerden Před 2 lety

    Beautiful. Tasteful. Inspiring.
    Truly one of the best solos I've seen a quite some time.
    It doesn't go over the top... but it does not need to be! That is the thing most other drummers don't realize.
    Nor does a solo need to be at the speed of light.
    The beautiful phrasing in this piece is what makes it stand out. Intertwined with a few very well executed technical parts.
    Sooo good!

  • @citydrums7525
    @citydrums7525 Před 2 lety

    Always vibrant, tasteful and original...

  • @ProgSnob14
    @ProgSnob14 Před 2 lety

    In 2021 my first live show of that year was Styx, I'd never seen them before, still not a huge fan. I went to see TODD SUCHERMAN! What a badass!

  • @stevielovelight1
    @stevielovelight1 Před 3 měsíci

    PURE SUPERIOR DRUMMING & PERFECTION WITH TRADITIONAL GRIP!!! G💖D BLESS YOUR SOUL TOD! 🥁🥁🎵🎵🎶🎵🎵🎶🤝😎🙏💖💫✨💫

  • @marcellrodrigues5222
    @marcellrodrigues5222 Před 2 lety +5

    Todd Sucherman a simply wonderful drummer!

  • @a.j.wilkes6352
    @a.j.wilkes6352 Před rokem

    I, for one, am chuckling at the pun title "Evening the Odds" with the 5-5-3-3 groupings. Appreciate the sense of humor Drumeo (and a lot of drummers) sneak in there.

  • @Tanishqa_Shorts
    @Tanishqa_Shorts Před 2 lety +1

    Wow!!!! Amazing stick gripping😲😲 And the sound of tom's are very soft❤

  • @DesignRhythm
    @DesignRhythm Před 2 lety

    Killer solo & great lesson, thank u Todd & Drumeo

  • @whittonbailey1789
    @whittonbailey1789 Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely incredible!

  • @riskymusicgames
    @riskymusicgames Před 2 lety

    thanks for the video!, always love to see him playing

  • @Arrrghjay84
    @Arrrghjay84 Před 9 měsíci

    This is absolutely beautiful!

  • @ajyoon1623
    @ajyoon1623 Před rokem

    His drum solo makes me dancing always 👏👏 he is my favorite

  • @jimbarcelona1078
    @jimbarcelona1078 Před 4 měsíci

    That was beautiful and as usual Todd it was enjoyable and fantastic.

  • @Boomer04151961
    @Boomer04151961 Před 2 lety

    Yet another wonderful learning experience from my most influential mentor/muse! Thanks again Todd!!

  • @alberthenderson7473
    @alberthenderson7473 Před 10 měsíci

    One of the Most Amazing Drum-Solos I've Heard!!!! Very Unique & Amazing Stick- Control!!!! You Are Definitely One Of My Favorite Drummers. You Do An Amazing Job With the Band STYX. Keep it Up --I Watch You Alot. !!!! Incredible!!!!!!

  • @csrboltfan2643
    @csrboltfan2643 Před 2 lety

    VERY entertaining solo!! Well done, sir!! Everything sounded fantastic. Those drums sang so beautifully, just as they were meant to. Again, well done !!!

  • @sandybongos3836
    @sandybongos3836 Před 2 lety

    Excellent job 👏 I love ❤️ it and mos importantly it was suspenseful!! You had me on my toes !!!

  • @m.sturman8867
    @m.sturman8867 Před rokem

    One of most tastefull drum solos I heard in a long time.

  • @tycrowther33
    @tycrowther33 Před rokem

    This was obviously amazing, but Todd your 2017 solo was the most staggeringly perfect piece of drumming I’ve ever seen. I’ve played it thousands and thousands of times and shown countless friends. The most amazing thing for me is if you metronome the beat or clap, you sustain the tempo throughout - even through the fills and thrills. Not only that, but the beat tells a story, as you finish on the hook you started with. Absolutely outstanding and you bet your sweet ass I’m gonna watch it right after I’ve pressed ‘send’ on this comment.

  • @thebrewmore264
    @thebrewmore264 Před 2 lety

    I’m not sure if there is anything better in the world than a wide ranging dynamic drum solo. 🔥

  • @paulgiacalone4471
    @paulgiacalone4471 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic solo, creative and entertaining. Great drummer and musician.

  • @william9123
    @william9123 Před 2 lety

    Words cannot describe what I just heard, absolutely amazing 🤩

  • @sandyhanson6082
    @sandyhanson6082 Před 11 měsíci

    So smooth! Very cool Todd!

  • @timothyhetherington
    @timothyhetherington Před 2 lety

    Todd is simply masterful behind the kit. I'm glad to have seen him twice with styx.

  • @AnodyneHipsterInfluencer

    Wow. Stunning. Absolutely incredible.

  • @kylemarkley8615
    @kylemarkley8615 Před rokem

    Not to be out done is the incredible mixing on this kit. Wow it sounds incredible.

  • @reset-xs9ql
    @reset-xs9ql Před 2 lety +1

    wow, kit sounds terrific.. and you're great.. open handing sticking/ dbl bass drum madness, melodic.. impressive. frickin' bad ass.. well done.

  • @dustyhills8911
    @dustyhills8911 Před 2 lety

    I just switched to using your sticks this summer, Todd! Love the feel of them for several different styles/genres!

  • @MrBostonrobb
    @MrBostonrobb Před rokem

    Absolutely phenomenal.

  • @Kawi-yz3mf
    @Kawi-yz3mf Před 2 lety

    That is hands down the bet drum solo I have ever heard! Unreal.

  • @sandwedge
    @sandwedge Před 2 lety

    I always forget about this guy and then I watch stuff like this and I'm like... he's one of the greatest around

  • @stevewilcock4767
    @stevewilcock4767 Před 2 lety

    Precision playing.Awesome technique.
    Ace.
    Cheers Drumeo.

  • @Romans219
    @Romans219 Před 2 lety

    I love acoustic drums and B20 alloy cymbals. I also love Pearl drums and the setup Todd is playing. Thank you Todd for sharing your passion sir.

  • @Lycurgus1982
    @Lycurgus1982 Před 2 lety

    Todd is one of the most musical drummers I have ever heard.

  • @BaconIsNotBiceps
    @BaconIsNotBiceps Před rokem +2

    It's drummers like Weckl, Smith, Dicenso and Sucherman who exemplify what soloing should consist of. It's not just hitting drums. It's musical, melodic and builds to tell a story.

  • @jongabonga636
    @jongabonga636 Před rokem

    I love how the toms are panned really far left and right. Makes it bounce around your ears

  • @gavanmarroquin9266
    @gavanmarroquin9266 Před 2 lety

    Amazing!! Thank you!

  • @slasher9883
    @slasher9883 Před 2 lety

    Truly one of the modern drumming greats.

  • @yanmari8469
    @yanmari8469 Před 2 lety

    What a beautyful sound of the KIT !! BRAOOO

  • @stevemagnone8368
    @stevemagnone8368 Před rokem

    Thanks Todd, that was Fabulous!!

  • @mitchell9110
    @mitchell9110 Před 2 lety

    The first time I heard the name Todd Sucherman was as the drummer for Brian Wilson's first tour as a solo artist. About a dozen wonderful musicians on stage playing classic songs. But the drummer!!! Stood out clearly as the best musician on the stage.

  • @davedongle5804
    @davedongle5804 Před rokem

    Wow amazingly composed!

  • @ZMRSKK
    @ZMRSKK Před 2 lety

    Drums sounds fantastic!

  • @nickneeley1559
    @nickneeley1559 Před 2 lety

    Great technical control awesome solo I enjoyed watching it

  • @agenttheory5193
    @agenttheory5193 Před rokem

    Obsessed with this dream piece

  • @marco_patruno
    @marco_patruno Před 3 měsíci

    I love this drummer!