Yes,that's right,it's not just a matter of being a good drummer,you need to look like you're enjoying it as well.I've played for over 35yrs and I love interacting with the bass player and percussionist while I play,we really do have some times of fun on stage together.
I confess...I know about Senri Kawagushi just for one year ago...But I'm shocked....She's fantastic musician. She's sweet and humble....And express her full happiness playing drums....This is wonderful Impossible don't be curious about her musical future.
feels like a great way to count your rest...just float that stick through the count. Ridiculously smooth player, I'm always jealous of how natural some players are on the kit.
Yoyoka Soma covered this on stage at a club when she was freakin' 7 years old. Serious amazing! It is a decent cover. I will find the link and add it here. Senri is right up there with the best. At one time the youngest person on the Drummer World website as one of the top 500 drummers in the world. Of course Yoyika is now that person. I love this performance! Thank you for this reaction!
In 2010, at the age of 13, she became one of the youngest drummers, and, at that time, only the second Japanese drummer after Akira Jimbo to be added to the Drummerworld list of top 500 drummers.
I've seen this performance of Onyx a good 30 times now and the swaggy sticking never gets old. Nice to see it being recognized by others too. Besides that, I've been playing everything she has on Spotify (under Senri and Kiyosen) for a while now, some absolute killer tracks. Didn't even know I was a fusion guy.
She did an entire video of tunes during the pandemic that would blow your mind. I've seen this video a few times already and it's easily within her wheelhouse. She does several tunes that make this look like a walk in the park. Her talent is astounding to say the least.
@@AndrewRooneyDrums For you in your spare time. -- The Quarantuned Music Festival" Performed by Senri Kawaguchi. czcams.com/video/jO8VlSqw7do/video.html
For me there is no drumming video finer than Senri playing Onyx - she has so much style, groove, ease, precision, bounce. After the arc that left/right slow bounce is just mesmerising, a little oasis amongst the fire.
I like it that Andrew explains, compares, contrasts and makes observations appropriate to a drum teacher:and experience Senri's artistry and panache just like the rest of us!😃
@@AndrewRooneyDrums Right,I've never seen that before and I think it looks stunning when she does it.She is outstanding and really quite an attractive young Asian Lady.P.S. And what a gorgeous smile too.
When you talk of the arc made with Senri's right arm I have seen this before with another Japanese drummer, Haruna from Lovebites!! She also does with her left arm except it comes from behind her head in the same slow motion!! Aside from playing power metal, it's her control and effortless way she plays that almost belies what she is playing!! I would put Senri and Haruna in the same class!!
From France: Hello Andrew, on this particular music and since she created it, she does this kind of choreography when she plays it and it is very pleasant and fun to watch ... Adorable and talented Senri ... And well done for the efforts and progress in the pronunciation of his name. 😉 [Bonjour Andrew, sur cette musique particulièrement et depuis qu'elle l'a crée, elle fait cette sorte de chorégraphie quand elle la joue et c'est très agréable et amusant à voir... Adorable et talentueuse Senri... Et bravo pour les efforts et progrès pour la prononciation de son nom. 😉]
Senri and Mohini Dey have already played together. They will give any rythm section a run for their money. The next song in that session is Adventure which you already covered. She is such a nice uplifting human being and a fantastic drummer. Again a great patreon pick.
She's so much fun to watch. Always smiling and having fun.... and so smooth! Not sure if it was mentioned, or if you know that this is an original song by Senri.
Makes me wonder how many great drummers there must have been before CZcams that were never discovered.. Man this girl is a killer drummer, great tune also..
@@AndrewRooneyDrums I played drums from age 8 to 11 from 1966 to 1969. I gave it up because I couldn't master isolation in my hands and feet of different rhythms. I took up guitar at 13 in 1971 and played for 14 years to 1985 and then quit and sold my gear. I bought a guitar in 2020 after not touching a guitar for 35 years. I have now been playing again for 2 years and some of the old technique is starting to re-emerge.
It seems as though a lot of young Japanese female drummers take inspiration from Senri. Yoyoka did an Anderson .Paak - Put Me Thru cover at 9 years old, it's definitely worth checking out. It's a good video to cover on this channel so you could explain why Yoyoka has an extra drum to her left? I'm not a drummer, clearly.
I guess a huge influence of all drummers from Japan is Akira Jimbo. If you want to know what I mean I would recommend the dor instance the following pieces: "Wishing well" and "Aerobics of alien"
This popped up today to me...and that's weird since I've been subscribing to her channel for years now. She's just the best together with Tamu Murata and Yuya Maeta (who's probably the best of them all)
She studied jazz drumming under Kozo Suganuma for a number of years. In fact there are a few videos of her playing live with him…..the student and the master…czcams.com/video/OiJ3cMxmsso/video.htmlsi=b0OusDfRjrG6jMil.
Have you seen this one with her and Kozo? czcams.com/video/O8Q9gq6o8r8/video.html or this one from many years ago? 2 mishaps and never misses a beat. czcams.com/video/YGamL8j5CrA/video.html
You should really react to a live performance. Wupatki - Triangle live is a great performance. Together with one of my favorite bassists Armand Sabal-Lecco! Great informative reaction again!
I knew I liked U!Reviewed another fabulous drummer chick,How cute and bad A is she,YES!!!💛and gave a shout out to Bruno Mars buddy Anderson Peak,Dont get me started on Bruno Mars to say I'm a fan is a gross understatement!His brother Eric Hernandez is his drummer.I wonder about doing a review of him?I've not come across a review of him.I'd be highly interested in checking that out.Thanks again for your review.💛✌
How have you not reacted to Tamu Murata? She's from what I think is one of the best collection of musical talent playing now, Nemophila. Tamu has a "drum battle" video with Senri Kawaguchi to the jazz song "Real Life" that is INCREDIBLE! Its from a drum program Tamu hosted in 2017. Here's a link if interested czcams.com/video/ViyZ49RsNfk/video.html About Tamu; she has been playing drums since a child, was in a pop bands for a while then became a session drummer, she creates music for different media (video games, anime) and also teaches an advanced drum course at a school. She joined Nemophila in 2019 when the lead singer, Mayu, asked her to sit in on a session Mayu was playing with friends. The band members were all in other projects and it was meant to be one off, but Mayu had such a great time that she floated the idea of making it permanent. Rest is, as they say, history. I think that's what makes Nemophila such a great band because on top of every member being phenomenal at their craft, they were all good friends first. Oh, and Tamu is not only a great drummer but she also plays, piano, guitar, xylophone and JAZZ SAXAPHONE. Probably more than that, she's an excellent musician.
She's freakin' amazing. Every month I spend at least a couple hours watching Senri vids, either her channel or others. Poor kid, too bad she has no hand speed 🤣 or technique!
I have a suspicion... Now that Onyx has made the channel, that a certain fan favorite 7 year old covering this song at a live gig may be upcoming at some point.... :)
Nice review Andrew. Thanks for that. You should check out the original version recorded live 6 years ago (czcams.com/video/dsAMVV9LugY/video.html), she was 17 yo at that time. We can see the progression, but it was already an awesome performance especially because she was by far the youngest of the band, but clearly the leader. Senri has played with numerous of amazing and world class musicians in the past years, and each time she brings exactly what the track needs. At this level, it is definitely a science. And as you already know, it also true with her stunning solos, like this one (czcams.com/video/V5YDxDuyKDI/video.html) which is for me the best solo I ever heard.
Jazz drummers are way better trained than Rock drummers. Most Rock drummers are self-taught rather than schooled. Dr. Kawachuchi is obviously has a lot of academic training.
I'm a simple man....I see Senri I click like 🤘🥁👍
Excellent :)
Thank you.
Senri is amazing as is her band the jazz avengers.⭐️
so lovely to see a drummer not only play brilliantly but enjoying it as well
Yes,that's right,it's not just a matter of being a good drummer,you need to look like you're enjoying it as well.I've played for over 35yrs and I love interacting with the bass player and percussionist while I play,we really do have some times of fun on stage together.
Technique, consistency, control, and so much feel. The hours she has to have put in!
Never seen her before, her Grove and control is amazing, I'll be checking out more of her videos👌🤘
Yes plenty of hours and effort in the practice room
She was so fun to watch, style for days!
Yes!
Senri's timing was what stood out for me. She's a great drummer all around, but her timing is absolutely spot-on.
Yes David!
More accurate than my metronome! Really!
I confess...I know about Senri Kawagushi just for one year ago...But I'm shocked....She's fantastic musician. She's sweet and humble....And express her full happiness playing drums....This is wonderful Impossible don't be curious about her musical future.
feels like a great way to count your rest...just float that stick through the count. Ridiculously smooth player, I'm always jealous of how natural some players are on the kit.
Yoyoka Soma covered this on stage at a club when she was freakin' 7 years old. Serious amazing! It is a decent cover. I will find the link and add it here.
Senri is right up there with the best. At one time the youngest person on the Drummer World website as one of the top 500 drummers in the world. Of course Yoyika is now that person. I love this performance! Thank you for this reaction!
In 2010, at the age of 13, she became one of the youngest drummers, and, at that time, only the second Japanese drummer after Akira Jimbo to be added to the Drummerworld list of top 500 drummers.
FANTASTIC
Senri has been playing live with other great musicians from an early age and it shows.
She's in the same class as Chloe Chua in terms of raw talent...and simply loving what they are capable of doing.
This girl is brilliant,and I love the way she occasionally flicks the stick over her right shoulder,to me it just looks so classy and cool.
I've seen this performance of Onyx a good 30 times now and the swaggy sticking never gets old. Nice to see it being recognized by others too. Besides that, I've been playing everything she has on Spotify (under Senri and Kiyosen) for a while now, some absolute killer tracks. Didn't even know I was a fusion guy.
Good to see you getting into the fusion!
I may not be wrong if I say Japan has the highest number of highly skilled female drummers on the planet.
I don't doubt it.
yep, but how about that guitarist ???
Yuri, Akane, Tamu, Hana, Kanade, Junna, Chika.... Yeah, they're pretty rich with amazing drummers
I could watch Senri all day long. And I lean heavily to death/speed metal drummers you know 300bpm stuff. Still she is awesome.
Great to hear Craig!
I'm a rocker and I love watching her.
The Great Senri Kawaguchi, the only girl in my favorite top ten drummers list.❤💙❤
Is Yoyoka not on that list?
She did an entire video of tunes during the pandemic that would blow your mind. I've seen this video a few times already and it's easily within her wheelhouse. She does several tunes that make this look like a walk in the park. Her talent is astounding to say the least.
Sounds great. Can't wait to see them!
@@AndrewRooneyDrums For you in your spare time. -- The Quarantuned Music Festival" Performed by Senri Kawaguchi. czcams.com/video/jO8VlSqw7do/video.html
She is one of my top 5 drummers,absolutely brilliant 👏
Gotta love when musicians dance behind their instruments.
Well said
On her 16th birthday in January 2013, she released her first solo album A la Mode
Oh awesome!!!
Shes even got the Larnell smile workin
YES!
Senri is amazing. She is always smiling and comfotable playing those killer grooves. I've watched some trio concerts and blew me away. Thanks!!
glad to see that other people besides me are still loving this performance!
I have been watching this at least once a week since she put it online!
Wow thanks I really enjoyed that one she is awesome! 👌
Glad you dug it!
For me there is no drumming video finer than Senri playing Onyx - she has so much style, groove, ease, precision, bounce. After the arc that left/right slow bounce is just mesmerising, a little oasis amongst the fire.
Man I’m in love girl is smooth as silk incredible musician love the collab she did with Sarah Thawer awhile back
I like it that Andrew explains, compares, contrasts and makes observations appropriate to a drum teacher:and experience Senri's artistry and panache just like the rest of us!😃
Thank you!
Yes Love Senri Have lots of her CD's She is the greatest in my books Thanks for this video
I now live for those "arcs". She's fantastic!!
So good!
@@AndrewRooneyDrums Right,I've never seen that before and I think it looks stunning when she does it.She is outstanding and really quite an attractive young Asian Lady.P.S. And what a gorgeous smile too.
Tetsuo Sakurai from Casiopea on BASS.
The key word that you mentioned here is 'control', Senri never looks rushed or anything other than absolutely comfortable with her playing.
Astounding, she looks like she could play at this intensity all day, such is her fluid technique.
When you talk of the arc made with Senri's right arm I have seen this before with another Japanese drummer, Haruna from Lovebites!! She also does with her left arm except it comes from behind her head in the same slow motion!! Aside from playing power metal, it's her control and effortless way she plays that almost belies what she is playing!! I would put Senri and Haruna in the same class!!
From France: Hello Andrew,
on this particular music and since she created it, she does this kind of choreography when she plays it and it is very pleasant and fun to watch ... Adorable and talented Senri ...
And well done for the efforts and progress in the pronunciation of his name. 😉
[Bonjour Andrew,
sur cette musique particulièrement et depuis qu'elle l'a crée, elle fait cette sorte de chorégraphie quand elle la joue et c'est très agréable et amusant à voir... Adorable et talentueuse Senri...
Et bravo pour les efforts et progrès pour la prononciation de son nom. 😉]
Great to hear from you! Thanks for watching :)
Senri and Mohini Dey have already played together. They will give any rythm section a run for their money. The next song in that session is Adventure which you already covered. She is such a nice uplifting human being and a fantastic drummer. Again a great patreon pick.
Senri is always phenomenal great choice.
She's so much fun to watch. Always smiling and having fun.... and so smooth!
Not sure if it was mentioned, or if you know that this is an original song by Senri.
I would love to see Yoyoka play this at the same age as Senri!
@@Rob-Yule That will be fun. They are both awesome.
Again, I have to say "fluid"! She's so good. She gets around the kit better than anyone. Great pick!
Just wanted to comment in the comments for commentings sake. But she was really a joy to watch!
HAHA! Always value your comments John
I know Senri and she is such a nice person also as well as a super drummer and just think she is only 24 in this video!
She is so good. Amazing drummer
Makes me wonder how many great drummers there must have been before CZcams that were never discovered.. Man this girl is a killer drummer, great tune also..
Wow, tight and loose at the same time.. Fun
Senri is an absolutely amazing drummer. I really enjoy her style, its a Very refreshing sound to me..
WOW
her all female band, the Jazz Avengers is great tool. Check them out
Damn, that was tight!
Yes Dallas!
Senri Kawaguchi has given Yoyoka some playing tips.
That's awesome
@@AndrewRooneyDrums I played drums from age 8 to 11 from 1966 to 1969. I gave it up because I couldn't master isolation in my hands and feet of different rhythms. I took up guitar at 13 in 1971 and played for 14 years to 1985 and then quit and sold my gear. I bought a guitar in 2020 after not touching a guitar for 35 years. I have now been playing again for 2 years and some of the old technique is starting to re-emerge.
Wow! Just 😮
Yes Jeff!
Poetry in motion. :)
It seems as though a lot of young Japanese female drummers take inspiration from Senri. Yoyoka did an Anderson .Paak - Put Me Thru cover at 9 years old, it's definitely worth checking out. It's a good video to cover on this channel so you could explain why Yoyoka has an extra drum to her left? I'm not a drummer, clearly.
I guess a huge influence of all drummers from Japan is Akira Jimbo.
If you want to know what I mean I would recommend the dor instance the following pieces: "Wishing well" and "Aerobics of alien"
Greetings from brazil
Hey!
showing some serious attitude
A fine drummer.
Absolutely
This popped up today to me...and that's weird since I've been subscribing to her channel for years now. She's just the best together with Tamu Murata and Yuya Maeta (who's probably the best of them all)
She studied jazz drumming under Kozo Suganuma for a number of years. In fact there are a few videos of her playing live with him…..the student and the master…czcams.com/video/OiJ3cMxmsso/video.htmlsi=b0OusDfRjrG6jMil.
Nice!
Have you seen this one with her and Kozo? czcams.com/video/O8Q9gq6o8r8/video.html or this one from many years ago? 2 mishaps and never misses a beat. czcams.com/video/YGamL8j5CrA/video.html
You should really react to a live performance. Wupatki - Triangle live is a great performance. Together with one of my favorite bassists Armand Sabal-Lecco! Great informative reaction again!
Thanks David!
I knew I liked U!Reviewed another fabulous drummer chick,How cute and bad A is she,YES!!!💛and gave a shout out to Bruno Mars buddy Anderson Peak,Dont get me started on Bruno Mars to say I'm a fan is a gross understatement!His brother Eric Hernandez is his drummer.I wonder about doing a review of him?I've not come across a review of him.I'd be highly interested in checking that out.Thanks again for your review.💛✌
Thanks Brooke! Have you checked out the Female drummer playlist?
And tomorrow's pick is another great Female player too!
I have not checked out the female drummer list.Sounds exciting!Thank you for the heads-up about your female drummer chick reaction tomorrow!😃✌
I wish I had the scratch to contribute to patreon but you still gotta do Nate Smith. You'll love him! Keep it up Rooney! Love ya bro!
❤🥁
Evidently, she is Dr. Kawaguchi, Ph.D.
How have you not reacted to Tamu Murata? She's from what I think is one of the best collection of musical talent playing now, Nemophila. Tamu has a "drum battle" video with Senri Kawaguchi to the jazz song "Real Life" that is INCREDIBLE! Its from a drum program Tamu hosted in 2017. Here's a link if interested czcams.com/video/ViyZ49RsNfk/video.html About Tamu; she has been playing drums since a child, was in a pop bands for a while then became a session drummer, she creates music for different media (video games, anime) and also teaches an advanced drum course at a school. She joined Nemophila in 2019 when the lead singer, Mayu, asked her to sit in on a session Mayu was playing with friends. The band members were all in other projects and it was meant to be one off, but Mayu had such a great time that she floated the idea of making it permanent. Rest is, as they say, history. I think that's what makes Nemophila such a great band because on top of every member being phenomenal at their craft, they were all good friends first. Oh, and Tamu is not only a great drummer but she also plays, piano, guitar, xylophone and JAZZ SAXAPHONE. Probably more than that, she's an excellent musician.
MONSTER!!!!!
The minute she was born she asked for a drum kit. :)
Hay mate look up drumeo you might find some cool content for your channel especially the godmother of drumming puts a smile on your dile
I've done a vid on her :)
Female drummers get an automatic +3 to Charisma
Like Senri's albums and studio work. But like all jazz musicians I always seem to prefer her live performances
She's freakin' amazing. Every month I spend at least a couple hours watching Senri vids, either her channel or others. Poor kid, too bad she has no hand speed 🤣 or technique!
I have a suspicion... Now that Onyx has made the channel, that a certain fan favorite 7 year old covering this song at a live gig may be upcoming at some point.... :)
Oh my damn...
Spoiler : According to Senri herself, her name is pronounced ‘Sen-Dee’.
Nice review Andrew. Thanks for that.
You should check out the original version recorded live 6 years ago (czcams.com/video/dsAMVV9LugY/video.html), she was 17 yo at that time. We can see the progression, but it was already an awesome performance especially because she was by far the youngest of the band, but clearly the leader. Senri has played with numerous of amazing and world class musicians in the past years, and each time she brings exactly what the track needs. At this level, it is definitely a science. And as you already know, it also true with her stunning solos, like this one (czcams.com/video/V5YDxDuyKDI/video.html) which is for me the best solo I ever heard.
FYI: Here's the live version done in 2014. czcams.com/video/dsAMVV9LugY/video.html
Please Kai Hahto/Wintersun - Sons Of Winter And Stars !
I like yoyokas version of this better, when she was only seven. has a better over all sound.
Just FYI Yoyoka covered this on stage in some club at age 7. That's right. As I am writing this I still find it hard to believe!
We need Jack Blackburn from the band Demon King and his playthrough of the song Invoking the Spirit of Chaos.
I hope to check it out!
Please do, guy is fast and smooth like melty butter on a hot slick surface.
Is it true the "Dog channel" is a thing in New Zealand?
Reaction mike mangini please 🙏🏻
I've done 1 or 2. Can't wait to do more :)
she doesn't work the beat , she ride with it !
the best Onyx , well worth a listen , they really let it rip
czcams.com/video/dsAMVV9LugY/video.html
Jazz drummers are way better trained than Rock drummers. Most Rock drummers are self-taught rather than schooled. Dr. Kawachuchi is obviously has a lot of academic training.
Watch the left hand… what’s going on with swishing the stick across the head? Another type of ghosting?
Just a different sound to pull from the drum.