Best Funky Drummer - Damien Schmitt [Official Video]

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    This video is a tribute to the 'Best funky drummers' I admire and inspired me:
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    Damien Schmitt
    Born in a family of musicians, Damien first learned playing the drums with his father
    From the age of 4, he practiced as a musician directly on stage.
    His mother being a piano teacher and singer in the family band, he took an early interest in singing and learned to play several instruments including bass and guitar which quickly became his favourite.
    At 16 years old he produced, directed and released his first album under the name Yossoma. He sings and plays all the instruments on this record.
    After this first experience as a professional recording artist and director, he created his band where he was writing music and texts. This band ended up performing at the final of the “Printemps de Bourges” festival in France, a very important festival where many new talents started their professional career. The adventure continues and 3 years later he released a second album: Yossoma - FM Francophone Revolution.
    2001 Damien moved to Paris. This is where he started playing as a live drummer on tour for the most famous French artists like Yannick Noah, Khaled, Gage, Alain Georges Jones, Emma Daumas, Zap Mama, Les Nubians ... He forged a solid reputation in the jazz fusion and played with Dominique Di Piazza, Jean-Marie Ecay, Hadrien Feraud. It also replaces Paco Sery in Sixun...
    Offering also his talents on records, he is featured on a lot of best seller albums (see Discography) with for example Jannick Top & Eric Lelann, Bireli Lagrene, brothers Raymond, Hadrien Feraud. He is also a member of of Jean-Luc Ponty’s band since 2007.
    In 2010 he started his collaboration with Alain Caron. They recorded 2 albums: "Septentrion(2010) Multiples Faces (2013)
    Since 2010 he's playing in the amazing trio with alain Caron and Frank Gambale
    In 2011 he created the XARDA PRODUCTION company with his partner Alex Grousset.
    They created the educative APP for Android, Ipad,PC,MAC 'isYOURteacher' : isyourteacher.com
    In 2012 Damien is called to be part, as a singer, to the well know TV Show: The Voice.
    In 2013 his electro album 'Make Some Noise' came out under the name of Electro-Schmitt
    In 2015 Damien will finally deliver The Dada Show's album , electro/Funk/Broken beat album.
    As you can see Damien never stop working to offer you his best.
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  • @robote7679
    @robote7679 Před 2 lety +14

    I've watched this so many times over the last 10 years and this weird, funky video still brings a smile to my face every single time. Still think this is the best version of this song Damien has ever done.

  • @Stillblissstudios
    @Stillblissstudios Před 10 lety +20

    We need more people like him.

  • @TrailToughTrailers
    @TrailToughTrailers Před 4 lety +10

    I've watched this a zillion times over the years and STILL love it!!!!

  • @jconte6238
    @jconte6238 Před 10 lety +20

    Solid! Like the glasses or not, you must admit he's now not just another drummer, he's the guy with the 80's glasses. He stands out from the crowd.

    • @dedrickp
      @dedrickp Před 10 lety +3

      Damn the glasses, this dude is super funky

  • @BambamJim
    @BambamJim Před 10 lety +17

    Time for a re-shoot on this Damien! I've watched it so many times, I've worn it out!
    I have cameras. Let's do this thing.

  • @StAnger229
    @StAnger229 Před 10 lety +7

    killer drumming and i love how the bass kicks in after harmonica part nice flow

  • @OllieSticksman
    @OllieSticksman Před 8 lety +36

    Why all the hate? In the pocket drumming, nice sound, tight, dynamic, didn't over play and nicely produced. Hope I get a recording of this standard.

    • @MikeVDrumming
      @MikeVDrumming Před 2 lety +2

      I'm into metal. Jazz fusion and prog, this drumming is great. Only young drummers into flashy time fills don't appreciate stuff like this.

    • @Tuxedo2680
      @Tuxedo2680 Před 2 lety +2

      @@MikeVDrumming And of course, the inevitable CZcams troll who like to spew hate for no reason at all.

    • @exjester6574
      @exjester6574 Před rokem

      @@Tuxedo2680 you people need to learn the difference between hate and honesty

  • @DamienSchmittOfficialTVChannel

    GUYS I have a GREAT NEWS, my album 'MAKE SOME NOISE is now availablet on iTunes on this link: itunes.apple.com/ca/album/mak...
    Cheers and thanks for your support !!!!!

  • @MikeVDrumming
    @MikeVDrumming Před 3 lety +3

    Those Drums sound incredible. Damn, I want a mapex kit now

  • @RalphMFlores1
    @RalphMFlores1 Před 10 lety +11

    Great job! Your drums are tuned amazingly. Enjoyed that!!!

  • @billyrivers3828
    @billyrivers3828 Před 10 lety +2

    Fantastic Drumming, musicality, and showmanship. Thank you Mr. Schmitt

  • @billysbility
    @billysbility Před 11 lety +1

    People, dont forget that music is not a competition.
    Music is about to express your feelings and have fun.

  • @antwanfilikian128
    @antwanfilikian128 Před 7 lety +5

    Very Tasteful Drumming ,And Sound`s GOOD :)

  • @johngunter2940
    @johngunter2940 Před 9 lety +11

    Damn good drummer,people get on here and talk about sun glasses lol,I wish I could play like that good job..

  • @Z71Coop
    @Z71Coop Před 11 lety +1

    Everyone's a critic! This guy kicks ass! Well done!

  • @11Sylvia
    @11Sylvia Před 11 lety +2

    Quel jeu clair ! Technique monstrueuse, finesse, légèreté, et une musicalité à tous les tournants .... tu es la perfection de chez perfection ... mille mercis, Damien et gros bisous de Bruxelles ;-)))

  • @darkstar21ism
    @darkstar21ism Před 10 lety +7

    Any one who says this sucks needs to put a video up on their CZcams channel showing me proof that they are better than this guy.
    Great job!! Loved every min of it!

    • @DamienSchmittOfficialTVChannel
      @DamienSchmittOfficialTVChannel  Před 10 lety +1

      Thanks Tylor, this is always what i'm saying !! lol cheers

    • @Tuxedo2680
      @Tuxedo2680 Před 2 lety

      Anyone who says this guy sucks don't know anything about drumming. Damien is awesome. Period.

  • @Payte
    @Payte Před 9 lety +3

    Love the chops!

  • @matthewashton1410
    @matthewashton1410 Před 10 lety +2

    This guy has a great feel when he plays, incredibly creative as a drummer too! Top notch mate

  • @jabjam07
    @jabjam07 Před 11 lety +1

    Funk is the next best thing to freestyle Fusion. Great work!

  • @pcmrmf8871
    @pcmrmf8871 Před 9 lety +5

    seriously, where can i find those glasses?! i NEED...
    ridiculously awesome playing by the by! :D

  • @jamo2006
    @jamo2006 Před 10 lety +12

    saw the glasses, thought "here comes some shit drummer who duped me into watching his video". Was more than surprised. This alien actually has skills. Nice work, dude :)

  • @shemmiek8233
    @shemmiek8233 Před 11 lety

    Words cannot describe how absolutely AMAZING this man is!!

  • @kebiwoni
    @kebiwoni Před 11 lety

    Oh. My. Sweet. Soul!!! Out of this planet!

  • @kylejenkins6187
    @kylejenkins6187 Před 9 lety +11

    When did Bono start playing drums!? But no seriously this is good stuff

    • @sergitocastrog
      @sergitocastrog Před 8 lety +1

      Kyle Jenkins omg you killed me waaahahahahaha

  • @MrMarkpark
    @MrMarkpark Před 10 lety +8

    If nothing else he can play.

  • @snareaddict
    @snareaddict Před 11 lety

    Hysterical and great drumming. Everybody relax. It's a tongue and cheek and it's great. Very talented drummer........

  • @nickwhitegames
    @nickwhitegames Před 10 lety

    I've realized the part I truly appreciate the most. It's so CLEAN! I'm all about being clean, don't know how others aren't.

  • @SomeDoucheNamedPeacock
    @SomeDoucheNamedPeacock Před 9 lety +4

    My favorite is still Funky Drummer by Clyde Stubblefield

  • @lcdrboskonovitch
    @lcdrboskonovitch Před 10 lety +12

    I'm speechless about the fun of watching and listening this. He's not the best Funky Drummer, but technically, he share first place with very very few! Now talking about creativity, showmanship, style and class... yeah, find another one to beat him first! Untalented people will aways say that he sucks! But hey, so what? They're untalented! Who gives a fuck about untalented people say? They know nothing 'bout nothing dude!

    • @DamienSchmittOfficialTVChannel
      @DamienSchmittOfficialTVChannel  Před 10 lety +4

      Hi Lucas thanks for your comment !! so NO i have to tell i'm really not the best funky drummer, Best funky drummer is the name of the tune... ;) it's my tribute to them but i do it my way ;) thanks

    • @lcdrboskonovitch
      @lcdrboskonovitch Před 10 lety +2

      Damien Schmitt, you might be not the best funky drummer, but who cares??? We all should know, there is no BEST drummer at all! But is just like I said, you share first place with very few of them! And I feel very honored that I've had the chance to enjoy the show! There's a lot o people covering other bands and they do it mostly very good. But in my opinion, to re-invent something that was already there and embellish it with style and class in such a playful way, this is what makes a great out of a good! I want to thank You for sharing this with the world!

    • @DamienSchmittOfficialTVChannel
      @DamienSchmittOfficialTVChannel  Před 10 lety

      Lucas Rocha Thanks so much !!!

  • @trifflelate
    @trifflelate Před 10 lety

    Bloody brilliant!

  • @deadmau51973
    @deadmau51973 Před 7 lety

    cool drummer... love funky beats!

  • @matejnovak8188
    @matejnovak8188 Před 10 lety +6

    Sounds like Thomas Lang. Love the snare sound, tho ...

  • @BurrenSHdrums
    @BurrenSHdrums Před 8 lety +5

    this guy is underrated.

  • @TerryBridgesPsas
    @TerryBridgesPsas Před 7 lety

    Dude do be killing it...i gotta admit...go on then funky drummer...He's tight...

  • @kenhagerty5625
    @kenhagerty5625 Před 10 lety

    I play drums and I can tell you Damien is a great player. There is no best. There are so many different approaches to playing the drums.

  • @eleckson
    @eleckson Před 9 lety +55

    Please create a cannon that can shoot those horrible sunglasses directly into the Sun.

    • @cypan1
      @cypan1 Před 8 lety

      +Morgan_Fucking_Freeman lol yup !!

    • @jdsparks100
      @jdsparks100 Před 8 lety +2

      Whaaat? Those shades r it man... Lol

    • @thibstaquet6090
      @thibstaquet6090 Před 8 lety +2

      +Morgan_Fucking_Freeman we don't fucking care about this glasses man

    • @eleckson
      @eleckson Před 8 lety

      Thib Staquet 27 people upvoted my comment, so obviously people care, fucktard. Your English is shit btw.

    • @TudBoatTed
      @TudBoatTed Před 7 lety +2

      The glasses are awesome

  • @therealawakener7
    @therealawakener7 Před 10 lety +7

    Just one name here... 'DENNIS CHAMBERS'.

    • @frankbossert4050
      @frankbossert4050 Před 10 lety

      Or Mr cobham.

    • @MrBug322
      @MrBug322 Před 10 lety +2

      frank bossert why cant this drummer not be his unique self like your heroes are?

    • @therealawakener7
      @therealawakener7 Před 10 lety +1

      Marco Jansen I don't know, you tell me, lol. This guy on the clip is good but he is nowhere near the best funk drummer going.
      Clyde Stubblefield, Jabbo Starks, David Garibaldi, Stanton Moore, Bernard Purdy, Tony Williams, Chester Thompson, billy Martin, Dennis Chambers, etc, etc, are real kick ass funk drummers.

    • @MrBug322
      @MrBug322 Před 10 lety +2

      LMA UK I gues you are one of the few who takes that seriously or have totally no feel for humor The song is just called that and he perfoms it very well. Damien is an true artist.

    • @therealawakener7
      @therealawakener7 Před 10 lety

      Marco Jansen So is Rolf Harris.

  • @markvandivier
    @markvandivier Před 10 lety +2

    Damien, you got serious chops. That was inspiring. Love the title and you got the skills to back it. I'm sure we'll be hearing more from ya.

  • @larrymcgregor2277
    @larrymcgregor2277 Před 11 lety

    I could listen to him play all day ... Very good .. Sick...

  • @jojotho9634
    @jojotho9634 Před 8 lety +4

    I didn't know Quentin Tarantino played drums

  • @jamesrockford2626
    @jamesrockford2626 Před 10 lety +12

    too text book

  • @TheSpecialOne53
    @TheSpecialOne53 Před 10 lety

    Woaww ! Perfect, great drummer !

  • @freddref2031
    @freddref2031 Před 8 lety +1

    excellent !!! bravo!! ça c'est du groove!!!

  • @rafuk100
    @rafuk100 Před 10 lety +4

    git down, brother...from former drummer for ll cool j, snoop dogg, bone thugs..kai ballard

  • @IvanF3_
    @IvanF3_ Před 8 lety +4

    best what?

  • @Gruuv_
    @Gruuv_ Před 10 lety

    Awesome!! So much groove

  • @c-leg
    @c-leg Před 8 lety

    Great groove!!!

  • @5thbassdrum
    @5thbassdrum Před 10 lety +4

    Its just gospel chops we have been playing this for about in our black churches in Chicago for 20 years. I'm sorry but best funk drummer ever ?? The drumming isn't bad but me as well as my 13 year old nephew can play these licks. I suppose a white dude playing gospel chops is a market right now though. I wish you luck man good video shades look kinda weird but its ur video.

    • @grazzly1
      @grazzly1 Před 10 lety +10

      Gospel Chops? You mean, "over-playing self-indulgent wankery". But you're black, so that means you're entitled to make shitty comments about white people's rhythm. Go fuck yourself.

    • @DamienSchmittOfficialTVChannel
      @DamienSchmittOfficialTVChannel  Před 10 lety +28

      Hey Grazzly1: take it easy bro ;)
      Kenya Thomas: Thanks for your wishes bro, just wanna tell you that the title of the video is the title of the tune 'Best Funky Drummer'. It's my tribute to the Best funky drummer i like so much…but I'm not thinking that I'm best of what ever….…anyway i don't look at the color of people…..i don't give a shit even if i'm white i didn't choose my color as you didn't choose yours and i really don't care if you are chinese, american, rusian, african…….. Groove has no color and music is universal ;) Peace.Damien

    • @johnston1993
      @johnston1993 Před 10 lety +2

      Damien Schmitt You the man. Inspirational words. Let the music do the talking :-)

    • @TheNickelDrummer
      @TheNickelDrummer Před 10 lety +1

      Technique is too powerful for funk. Looks like punk or metal. Over head cymbal mashing a la Lars Ulrich has it's place and time on a different channel ;)

    • @frankburn6312
      @frankburn6312 Před 9 lety +1

      and those "gospel chops" like you call them are just linear drumming. Nothing new!!!!

  • @prosoundllc7500
    @prosoundllc7500 Před 9 lety +3

    you lost me at the stupid shades. oh that's the beginning.

    • @Telonelemon3
      @Telonelemon3 Před 8 lety +2

      Why did you watch a video on some drummer just to criticize his sunglasses.

  • @pputnam100
    @pputnam100 Před 9 lety

    It blows me away

  • @waltposting9483
    @waltposting9483 Před 11 lety

    Great to hear someone take a funky sound and give it some real kick!!

  • @fuzzydrummer55.
    @fuzzydrummer55. Před 10 lety +5

    Boring. What's the point of being this technically able when you never play anything good? These kinds of solos have been flying around for 20 years at least.

    • @dustrider9306
      @dustrider9306 Před 10 lety +7

      Then show us some good stuff that isn't technical. Hard to find these days...
      Maybe this is too technical for you to be good, but in that case I won't share your opinion, because I can feel the soul and effort in this piece of art. It's fun to watch, fun to listen to - that's all I want from a music video. Cheers!

    • @billlenderman3778
      @billlenderman3778 Před 5 lety

      You can't be good and not technical, they go hand in hand. All the early rock greats were technical, skilled in rudiments.

  • @49128
    @49128 Před 10 lety +4

    this type of music doesnt require any skill whatsoever. any one just starting out after a few mnts could easily do it. after all, theres no difference to it than any simple pop song -- in fact pop music is more difficult to drum to. so called funk is more simplified.

    • @nrauschermusic
      @nrauschermusic Před 9 lety +15

      If you think funk is easy, you haven't played funk before.

    • @49128
      @49128 Před 9 lety

      funk was in mode in the begining of the 70s i recall and even then i found it stiff n rigid and really not very interestiong as it was so predictable and ....boring. no challenges there. it seems like it has taken the place of modern jazz which is a shame as its garbage in comparison. but then again a lot of todays "music" is garbage. dave brubeck quartet could run rings round any of these moronic patethic "funk" groups-- it would be better renamed junk music

    • @nrauschermusic
      @nrauschermusic Před 9 lety +10

      I reiterate: If you think funk is easy, you haven't played funk before. What you think of the sound is another issue, but it isn't garbage just because you don't like it, and neither is "today's music" which is a pretty broad generalization on you're part. Music isn't supposed to sound like anything specific, let alone meet your expectations. Listen to what you like, but if you think there's nothing to learn from a genre that's still strong after fifty years in an industry that changes as fast as music, you're kidding yourself.

    • @somanytakennames
      @somanytakennames Před 9 lety +3

      Seriously poor attempt at trolling there

    • @49128
      @49128 Před 9 lety

      well, be quiet and say nought. i could run rigns atrouns that sort of drumming ony table. so just refrain from tonterias. ie, sillyness.

  • @mwaplessr.6798
    @mwaplessr.6798 Před 10 lety

    Dude I rockin! straight up!

  • @JuDivet
    @JuDivet Před 10 lety +1

    i love your cymbals..

  • @guitarafter50
    @guitarafter50 Před 9 lety +6

    great drummer, but all the funk was being played by the other instruments

  • @74czer
    @74czer Před 7 lety +4

    This is by far NOT the best funky drummer .

  • @gh0stn0tez
    @gh0stn0tez Před 10 lety

    beautiful drum sound. making me fall in love with mapex even more.

  • @JCurtisDrums
    @JCurtisDrums Před 10 lety

    Yeah! Killing it! I'm loving this.

  • @bayibotak05
    @bayibotak05 Před 10 lety

    What a drummer! Cool! I like the style and the fill in... Greeeaatt!

  • @woweffet
    @woweffet Před 8 lety

    Great damien schmitt! I respect you so much man. Keep it up!

  • @Algrad87
    @Algrad87 Před 8 lety

    Absolutely...GREAT!!!!

  • @jnb1860
    @jnb1860 Před 10 lety

    Awesome!!!!

  • @ozdark1717
    @ozdark1717 Před 11 lety

    I cant stop seeing this video very good drumming and style

  • @jamescrud
    @jamescrud Před 10 lety

    Love the snare sound.

  • @vahioslim3003
    @vahioslim3003 Před 10 lety

    I'm so glad I found this video...

  • @khabriel
    @khabriel Před 10 lety

    oh man, that groove !!

  • @superjaykramer
    @superjaykramer Před 9 lety +1

    This dude is a legend!!!!!

  • @mgratama
    @mgratama Před 8 lety

    Absolutely Killer!

  • @DRUMMERAL100
    @DRUMMERAL100 Před 11 lety

    HE IS KILLING IT BIG TIME I LOVE IT

  • @miojocomfarinha
    @miojocomfarinha Před 7 lety +2

    Funky as hell, man. Really Good.

  • @djvedits
    @djvedits Před 10 lety

    STRAIGHT COUNTRY FUNK!!!! LOVE THAT SHED RIGHT THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @tofee35
    @tofee35 Před 10 lety

    What a player! Wow. I love the 80's video quality and look with flawless sound.

  • @randyrichardson6118
    @randyrichardson6118 Před 10 lety

    That was great !!

  • @petertusa5191
    @petertusa5191 Před 11 lety

    mate u dah man im loving it man dis is my kind of style

  • @MLZ59
    @MLZ59 Před 10 lety

    what a great sound!!!!! love it! the guy is great!!!!!

  • @AndrewAnchorsAbove
    @AndrewAnchorsAbove Před 9 lety +1

    I love your feel man. Incredible. Title sais it all

  • @erwinnuradiyatma
    @erwinnuradiyatma Před 10 lety

    just amazing ..

  • @ErikBurton
    @ErikBurton Před 11 lety

    It's all about feel. It feels good to me and I enjoyed you thorwin down!

  • @wahwah666
    @wahwah666 Před 10 lety

    Excellent skills and a great sense of humour! Killer!

  • @OpinionatedJackAss
    @OpinionatedJackAss Před 9 lety

    awesome! made my year!

  • @jerryboogaloo6375
    @jerryboogaloo6375 Před 10 lety

    Fantastic playing, Mr. Schmitt! Glad I clicked on this.

  • @tomcurren1271
    @tomcurren1271 Před 10 lety

    Are you kidding me?? This groove is SICK and this dude is all over it! Like white on rice, baby! If you don't like how this guy looks then just scroll down and listen to how he lays it down. He got skill!! The banjo and harmonica stuff is almost a comic relief...I love it!

  • @Playermafiou
    @Playermafiou Před 11 lety

    nice session, nice funk beat

  • @ericmiller7213
    @ericmiller7213 Před 10 lety

    This Dude rocks, and that is an awesome kit!!!

  • @Mike-dk7wj
    @Mike-dk7wj Před 5 lety

    Tight work. Well done.

  • @kidwoodhouse9564
    @kidwoodhouse9564 Před 10 lety

    Great fun watching and very heartful playing. Watched it 4 times already! Kitty from AMsterdam

  • @christherocker93
    @christherocker93 Před 10 lety +1

    That grooves !

  • @Akiachrounoumena
    @Akiachrounoumena Před 11 lety

    great performance sounds tight as hell

  • @venierclo
    @venierclo Před 8 lety

    Great exelente!!!!!! muy bueno!!!!! el sound de los cimbals me fusta mucho y tu tecnica por supuesto

  • @WolfAttack502
    @WolfAttack502 Před 11 lety

    I love this amazing drummer, Good Job!!! I keep viewing it many times

  • @JIMMYLEGS_
    @JIMMYLEGS_ Před 11 lety

    Great groove!

  • @TheEverlong12
    @TheEverlong12 Před 11 lety

    Now that's funky! Perfect for playing on church! ;)

  • @admac9606
    @admac9606 Před 11 lety

    Legend...wait for it.........DARY!

  • @MarkCheetah3
    @MarkCheetah3 Před 11 lety +1

    I'm not a drummer, but I can tell this is some damn good stuff

  • @WingsofApolloMusic
    @WingsofApolloMusic Před 10 lety

    This is awesome!

  • @AntonioReventone
    @AntonioReventone Před 11 lety

    Nice, very nice... I love it 3

  • @RenatoT66
    @RenatoT66 Před 3 lety +1

    Awsome!

  • @karinaDoesIt
    @karinaDoesIt Před 9 lety

    awesome drummer best funk ive see in a long time!