The Evolution Of U2 On Drums

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  • čas přidán 11. 09. 2016
  • This goes out to one of the greatest rock bands of all time: U2 and their drummer, Larry Mullen, Jr. If you don't own all of U2's albums then go buy them NOW! In this video you'll find short clips of 20 signature U2 songs from all 13 studio albums in chronological order showing "The Evolution Of U2 On Drums." Scroll down for songs used and time of appearance!
    1. I Will Follow (0:12)
    2. Gloria (0:37)
    3. Sunday Bloody Sunday (1:00)
    4. New Year's Day (1:22)
    5. Pride (In The Name Of Love) - (1:43)
    6. Where The Streets Have No Name (2:03)
    7. Bullet The Blue Sky (2:30)
    8. With Or Without You (2:49)
    9. Silver And Gold (3:40)
    10. Desire (4:10)
    11. One (4:38)
    12. Mysterious Ways (5:10)
    13. Zooropa (5:44)
    14. Staring At The Sun (6:02)
    15. Beautiful Day (6:29)
    16. Walk On (6:44)
    17. Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own (7:13)
    18. Vertigo (7:33)
    19. Magnificent (8:08)
    20. Song For Someone (8:24)
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Komentáře • 754

  • @andesonmorais
    @andesonmorais Před 7 lety +326

    Thanks for the best 9 minutes of my day! #U2Fan

  • @SXI96
    @SXI96 Před 7 lety +167

    I read somewhere that Larry needs to see the lyrics to every song because he doesn't play listening to the bass, but rather to the lyrics, he uses the drums to help interpret the lyrics, a unique approach to drumming

    • @justinamos4
      @justinamos4  Před 7 lety +14

      Definitely unique!!

    • @ThePled9e
      @ThePled9e Před 6 lety +9

      Interesting but it’s clearly drumming to bass. He’s great they are great and music is timeless

    • @Iss3n
      @Iss3n Před 6 lety +15

      Not surprising. Everyone in the band seem to be on their own personal timing and still magically somehow seem to merge into what is U2's music.

    • @louiso7317
      @louiso7317 Před 6 lety +4

      Well they're all playing to a click track with cues telling them when to enter, to play fills, etc. Also they need to play with extreme precision or Edge's effects won't sound right, and obviously they need to be in sync with their video effects and backing tracks. So I guess they're not really listening to each other when playing live, but more focused on staying in time with the click.

    • @9wicket
      @9wicket Před 6 lety +4

      SXI96 I read that about Larry’s session work w/ Alice Cooper

  • @iclarsen
    @iclarsen Před 2 lety +17

    Larry Mullen, Jr. was the drummer that inspired me to start playing drums 25 years ago! Strong work!

  • @chinlengfong
    @chinlengfong Před 7 lety +114

    An under-rated drummer for sure.

    • @marcklosowski2920
      @marcklosowski2920 Před 6 lety +7

      Alex Fong Absolutely.He is a great drummer with feeling for the music..

    • @jibicusmaximus4827
      @jibicusmaximus4827 Před 2 lety +5

      people are saying his style is simple, it isn't, i just came here from a video saying that his drum grooves are unique.. and as a musician it is really interesting what he is doing, lots of rolls, i wonder is he got elements of it from trad irish music...

  • @danspurz8268
    @danspurz8268 Před 7 lety +55

    Whenever Larry wants to take a break from live performances they now know where to look for his replacement. Great job, man.

    • @justinamos4
      @justinamos4  Před 7 lety +6

      Thank you man! That would be a dream come true lol

    • @justinamos4
      @justinamos4  Před 7 lety +3

      Haha that would be a dream come true! :-)

    • @goldenhourkodak
      @goldenhourkodak Před 6 lety

      You can say that again!

    • @ChrisR_68
      @ChrisR_68 Před 6 lety

      Two-Twelve Ministries i said this too !!

    • @ChrisR_68
      @ChrisR_68 Před 6 lety

      Justin Amos have you never been to gigs when they invite guys up to play !!!

  • @spookybuz7803
    @spookybuz7803 Před 5 lety +8

    Larry Mullen Jr is not simply underrated, he is understated. His foundations allowed many of these songs to be built. This video highlights just some of the mesmeric beats and you reproduced them superbly. I enjoyed it immensely, thank you.

  • @texas_triple8146
    @texas_triple8146 Před 7 lety +98

    I'm a 30 year U2 fan... you just played through the soundtrack of my life brilliantly. well done.

    • @justinamos4
      @justinamos4  Před 7 lety +1

      Thanks man...that means a lot! :)

    • @drmarcuspompeu
      @drmarcuspompeu Před 6 lety

      Robert Syzdek
      Me too!

    • @Syl.76
      @Syl.76 Před 6 lety

      Me too!!! :)

    • @1frankalioto
      @1frankalioto Před 6 lety

      Love this! Epic closing words! Thanks

    • @cathyskywalker77
      @cathyskywalker77 Před 4 lety

      Saw them at Woolsey Hall in New Haven Connecticut back on May 10th 1983. Bono's 23rd birthday.

  • @valentinaferraritoselli7721

    I swear I could recognize all of these songs only by listening to the drums. Excellent drummer, thank you

  • @Jordan-ti7eq
    @Jordan-ti7eq Před 6 lety +22

    I legit started crying because I started thinking what I would do without u2. They have taken up all of my 12 years on this planet and when they die I don’t know what I’m going to do. I think I have just found a way to cope when it does happen. This is amazing. Words can’t describe how they and you have touched my heart.

    • @justinamos4
      @justinamos4  Před 6 lety +1

      Wow, thanks for the kinds words!!

    • @Jordan-ti7eq
      @Jordan-ti7eq Před 6 lety +4

      No problem. You are an amazing drummer and if anything ever happened to Larry you should be who they call first. This is some amazing talent

    • @joeldukes303
      @joeldukes303 Před 5 lety +1

      You’ll have the discography forever. You’ll be fine

  • @mikemasciangelo248
    @mikemasciangelo248 Před 6 lety +7

    As a fan of u2 for 30 years, and someone who has seen them 16 times. Bravo young man. You have done Larry justice!!

    • @justinamos4
      @justinamos4  Před 6 lety +1

      Wow, thank you Mike. Really appreciate that!

  • @shankar5666
    @shankar5666 Před 2 lety +10

    This is hands down the best U2 medley I have heard!

    • @mts7274
      @mts7274 Před 3 měsíci

      What?? He forgot to add all the complicated drum work from One Tree Hill.

  • @JakeDisselt
    @JakeDisselt Před 7 lety +65

    love your video man. us U2 fans gotta stick together these days

  • @luketimewalker
    @luketimewalker Před 2 lety +3

    It's CRAZY to see how the drum has NEVER STOPPED BEING POWERFUL, however it has drowned down in the mix over the years

  • @darrenmcgovern1969
    @darrenmcgovern1969 Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks for this. Larry Mullen the best understated and most quietly talented drummer of all time.

  • @eelnorris8196
    @eelnorris8196 Před 6 lety +72

    Great work man. Zooropa and Pop are two oft-overlooked masterpieces.

    • @jonathanstoffel8602
      @jonathanstoffel8602 Před 5 lety +2

      Agreed, i thought for sure that "Stay (far away, so close!) would of been in this at least. That song is epic.

    • @ArisAlamanos
      @ArisAlamanos Před 4 lety +4

      They are the last two great albums U2 ever made. Stopped listening to them after Pop.

  • @honoraryIrish
    @honoraryIrish Před 6 lety +37

    This is an excellent video! Not only did you choose some of the most iconic songs and transition them beautifully, you both played the songs well and taught us how the sounds are born. One of the most exciting things for me when I listen to a U2 song is to try to figure out what Larry is doing to make the sounds that he does, and this is a nice visual cheat-sheet. If only every U2 concert had the option of DRUMCAM so we could see what goes into the songs. Thank you so much for this glimpse into the magic!

    • @justinamos4
      @justinamos4  Před 6 lety +2

      Thank you for such a sincere compliment!! :-)

    • @Nemova
      @Nemova Před 6 lety +2

      A drumcam would be a dream come true.

    • @RowenMyBoat
      @RowenMyBoat Před 2 měsíci

      I would love to see an entire “Bad”. I’m a Keith Moon and John Bonham fan and recently got into U2. I’d heard somewhere that Larry was somehow lacking in his drum skills. Once I heard “Bad”, I realized wherever I had read that was BULL HOCKEY!! I can just saw @wow@ most of the time. Unfortunately he’s not as loud as Moon or Bonham and what a shame. They need to turn him up and rip the knob off!

  • @Nemova
    @Nemova Před 6 lety +11

    A million thumbs up wouldn't be enough to express my appreciation for this video. The song choices were perfect.

  • @johnnyaitch859
    @johnnyaitch859 Před 4 lety +8

    Absolutely nailed it! I'm 50 years old now, been a fan 40 years, where I appreciate the newer stuff I'm still 'locked into' the Boy to Joshua Tree era as that's when I went from boy to man myself and where it resonates most for me. Excellent

  • @MusicMasterTasmania
    @MusicMasterTasmania Před 6 lety +4

    This is all I needed to get a glimpse into Larry's drum work. Very impressive. Great work Justin :)

  • @KimberlyChaiMusic
    @KimberlyChaiMusic Před 4 lety

    Thanks for sharing. Love your drumming!

  • @jakelorenz3880
    @jakelorenz3880 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for posting! This is great! Thanks!

  • @ZooStation42
    @ZooStation42 Před 7 lety +2

    Nice work! I've been playing along to U2 for years and Larry's drumming is simple yet always challenging me at the same time. Great job! :)

  • @mrclaytron
    @mrclaytron Před 6 lety

    This is awesome! Well done. A great tribute to Larry Mullen Jr, one of rocks most solid drummers, and a bunch of the best songs ever recorded!

  • @juu2356
    @juu2356 Před 6 lety +1

    thanks man, that was awesome

  • @jonahwatts2257
    @jonahwatts2257 Před 6 lety

    Thank you very much for a great take on U2s medley of songs.

  • @dizziemisslizzie9884
    @dizziemisslizzie9884 Před 6 lety

    I've been a U2 fan for about 33yrs. This was a delight! Thank you!

  • @mr.rainbowlovescoffee
    @mr.rainbowlovescoffee Před 3 lety +1

    I've been playing drums for over 40 years and I can see how great you are thank you very much for this wonderful video.
    to see young players play so well like you is a wonderful thing keep up the good job

  • @henryhache5509
    @henryhache5509 Před 6 lety

    My two fav bands ever on your wall! Nice Job!

  • @BobbyJetty1502
    @BobbyJetty1502 Před 3 lety +7

    Back again for my dose of U2. What you've done has farther reaching effects on U2 fans and others more than you know. We thank you so very much, especially in these stressful times we are ALL going through together.
    P.S. HOW ABOUT ANOTHER VIDEO?

    • @justinamos4
      @justinamos4  Před 3 lety +1

      You are very kind, thank you! I sold a bunch of my recording gear but I'd love to get back into making videos in the future! :)

  • @luisjacob725
    @luisjacob725 Před 7 lety +18

    beautiful...
    your drums sound very "U2 on 1980"
    lovely done.
    thnks

  • @geraldjenkins7719
    @geraldjenkins7719 Před 2 lety +3

    You are Sooooo spot on capturing Larry Mullins's style perfectly.U2 has always been one of those bands with a very distinct sound and approach to their music.And Larry Mullin is by far a drummer who never ever wanted to sound like someone else. 🙏 💜

  • @amtproductions3350
    @amtproductions3350 Před 3 lety

    Excellent playing. Drums sound so good 😎

  • @michaelmmichael358
    @michaelmmichael358 Před 7 lety

    This is by far the best mix of history of u2 drumming I have seen coming from 1 drummer to another! Great job!!!

    • @justinamos4
      @justinamos4  Před 7 lety +1

      Hey Michael, thank you so much for the kind words!! Means a lot coming from a U2 fan and a fellow drummer as well!!

  • @JohnHay06
    @JohnHay06 Před 4 lety +1

    Thankyou so much, I can't like this enough! Lifetime U2 listener but only paying attention to percussion since my daughter started drumming and she learned so much just by watching this.

  • @u2girlz789
    @u2girlz789 Před 7 lety

    Awesomeness!!! Thank you so much!!!

  • @wydawake
    @wydawake Před 6 lety

    Brilliant memory lane trip of U2 songs through your drumming 👍

  • @LokiDWolf
    @LokiDWolf Před 6 lety

    This was great! Thanks for creating this. U2 is one of the greatest!

  • @markortaliz4929
    @markortaliz4929 Před 4 lety

    Loved watching you play my favorite songs

  • @MauFerrusca
    @MauFerrusca Před 7 lety

    Brilliant choices, great playing. The aerial camera shows a lot of your technique and was my favourite view. Thank you for a very informative and interesting video.

  • @cmdrdiaz
    @cmdrdiaz Před 6 lety

    Wow! I loved it! Thank you

  • @haraldbuit4215
    @haraldbuit4215 Před 2 lety

    Larry rules!! Great performance. Needed that one. Cheers mate!

  • @waggytail289
    @waggytail289 Před 6 lety

    Sharp and clean. Well played and thanks.

  • @pedrocarozzi
    @pedrocarozzi Před 2 lety

    Thanks for this video!

  • @sullybiker6520
    @sullybiker6520 Před 4 lety +1

    Absolutely love this. _Gloria_ always hits me hard with that great rhythm and The Edge's riff.

  • @MrGomjabber
    @MrGomjabber Před 2 lety

    That was really awesome, really enjoyed that.

  • @caitlincarrigan3878
    @caitlincarrigan3878 Před 7 lety

    Thank you for this. I wanted so desperately to share what a groundbreaking sound he created in one of the best rhythm sections in rock, and no one had thought to compile the magnificent beats! Then you hauled ass on the scene. Thank you!! Sharing to prove ALL the points!

    • @justinamos4
      @justinamos4  Před 7 lety

      Thanks you so much for the kind words and for sharing my video!!!

  • @alber2422
    @alber2422 Před 3 lety +3

    You’re incredible!! A huge performance!!!! Congrat man!

  • @pazzolad
    @pazzolad Před 4 lety

    Found this gem accidentally , thanks Justin for summarising the world of U2 in 9 mins. Never had seen such a good view of the drums of these timeless songs. God Bless.

  • @sebarobaina6718
    @sebarobaina6718 Před 6 lety

    Thanks Justin for your wonderful work!

  • @onefrequencydown
    @onefrequencydown Před 5 lety

    Drums driving U2 onwards - great insight into the magic of Larry Mullen Jnr. Thanks, top job!

  • @gabrielapolanco2700
    @gabrielapolanco2700 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for make this video! U2 its the band that holds in my heart😍 U2Lover❤❤❤

  • @TheTerrornaut
    @TheTerrornaut Před rokem

    Excellent, very well done !

  • @JPiazza791
    @JPiazza791 Před 6 lety

    Thank you so much for doing this! I can't wait for you to add on Songs of Experience!!

  • @clintaustin2817
    @clintaustin2817 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for that, enjoyable and informative.

  • @brettmcdaniel252
    @brettmcdaniel252 Před 7 lety +22

    Thanks for singling out one of the more unique aspects of U2's music. I love Larry's use of cymbal accents. John Bonham of Led Zeppelin was a master of this. More cymbal! (at the right time)

    • @justinamos4
      @justinamos4  Před 7 lety +3

      Thanks a lot Brett! I'm a huge fan of Bonham too. I actually did the same type of video for Led Zeppelin. You might enjoy it being a Zep fan as well. Here's the link...czcams.com/video/M-5MlAiweN8/video.html

    • @Studio2770
      @Studio2770 Před 7 lety

      That Bonham one was incredible! You rock! \m/

  • @lemonon7149
    @lemonon7149 Před 6 lety +1

    Well done young man! You have shown me how some of the beats are done that I myself have been trying to replicate but have never found footage of. Keep up the skins your day of being discovered is on the near horizon.

  • @markbutler9076
    @markbutler9076 Před 7 lety

    excellent man! you were totally immersed n zoned out in those beats!...loved it !

  • @blindmansbluff
    @blindmansbluff Před 5 lety

    Bravo man. That was awesome.

  • @guitardds
    @guitardds Před 6 lety +19

    I think Larry was most flavorable on Unforgettable Fire and Joshua Tree. Would have loved to see you do One Tree Hill, that's a great drum song. Very nice selections though!

    • @aintlyon
      @aintlyon Před 3 lety +1

      My all time favorite U2 song!

  • @marcopolo8833
    @marcopolo8833 Před 4 lety

    Amazing work! Thanks for pulling all of it together :)

  • @philoalpha369
    @philoalpha369 Před 3 lety

    Love love love this! Well done, sir!

  • @Divan26
    @Divan26 Před 7 lety

    Sooooo good man!! Great job

  • @robertocalzado35
    @robertocalzado35 Před 5 lety

    Great job man! Cheers!!

  • @garethgill1
    @garethgill1 Před 4 lety

    Really enjoyed this, great job. Subscribed.

  • @PiyushGaryali
    @PiyushGaryali Před 6 lety

    Brilliant!! Well done. The best 10 mins that I have spent today!

  • @borisbabic4360
    @borisbabic4360 Před 4 lety

    Dude, just came across your video..brilliant!

  • @jakelorenz3880
    @jakelorenz3880 Před 6 lety

    Watching bing this made me even more realize the genius of Larry Mullen! Thanks! Great job!

  • @fergiesunited
    @fergiesunited Před 2 lety

    Brilliant drumming thanks for sharing.

  • @MrCouchkamote
    @MrCouchkamote Před 3 lety +5

    I needed this... With what's happening now, in 2020, we all need something to hold on to, something that's good, something that's uplifting. This takes me back years when there was a lot of good, and knowing there's hope that things will get better. Maybe not as good as before, but better than what we have now. Thank you. And thank you U2. If only Elevation was here too 😁

  • @scottyvarious4620
    @scottyvarious4620 Před 7 lety

    Really enjoyed this! Solid drumming brother. Think I'll watch it again.........

  • @darkmaladebiermann2808

    Great work!

  • @sg6503
    @sg6503 Před 6 lety

    Fantastic!
    Thanks!

  • @albinacersiscrackers
    @albinacersiscrackers Před 6 lety

    Excellently done mate. Fantastic to see how diverse the drumming sets were over the decades. Sublime if you ask me.

  • @rodrigodesouzafernandes4592

    Well done!
    Thanks a lot

  • @diegocarmona1556
    @diegocarmona1556 Před 2 lety +1

    Tribute espectacular man!, well done!!

  • @jcmommy01
    @jcmommy01 Před 6 lety

    Really well done - thanks for sharing - you are very talented!

  • @carlosalves4444
    @carlosalves4444 Před 6 lety

    Absolutely nailed it well done man

  • @rizon406
    @rizon406 Před 6 lety

    This was incredible!! Super job.. You made my day!

  • @magiafotografia3424
    @magiafotografia3424 Před 6 lety

    9 incredible minutes!!!!!! Excellent!!!!

  • @ChessemillPerezChristopher

    brilliant , love Larry Mullen JRs drumming. You are amazing thanks man !

  • @lindsaynewell6319
    @lindsaynewell6319 Před 6 lety

    Awesome 9 minute summary of 35 years of u2 music. I spent most of last night’s San Jose gig watching Larry work, thanks to a front row seat upstairs stage right. Amazing how he’s progressed technically from the early days (first saw them live in ‘81). You definitely nailed it with these covers.

  • @lesleyvanzyl4333
    @lesleyvanzyl4333 Před 4 lety

    Awesome. Most very well done. 👏👏

  • @aintlyon
    @aintlyon Před 3 lety

    Incredible! Great work!!
    Keep up the brilliant work sir!
    Love it!!

  • @danielchermont
    @danielchermont Před 4 lety

    WOW!!! That vídeo is awesome!!! Love U2. Thanks man!

  • @benlesagesac1558
    @benlesagesac1558 Před 6 lety

    Merci, good prestation and, good selection of very good song .

  • @yaneshwar
    @yaneshwar Před 7 lety

    That has just made my morning wonderful! Thanks a lot, Justin, great video! :]]

  • @dingbono
    @dingbono Před 6 lety

    Larry’s drumming really grows in me. My fave drummer. Thanks for the video. Some tracks you need a Floor tom on the left side.

  • @JohnSmith-cl2sq
    @JohnSmith-cl2sq Před 6 lety

    Great drumming. Rock solid dude!

  • @hecsam2406
    @hecsam2406 Před 7 lety

    Friggin´nice, Justin!! Just great!!

  • @vink8521
    @vink8521 Před 4 lety

    Dude, this is good man!

  • @eeliastv
    @eeliastv Před 6 lety

    Great video men! and really cool way to end it! congrats!

  • @johnnyalonso
    @johnnyalonso Před 6 lety +1

    seriously great video man!! really enjoyed the U2 walk thru time with your drumming. youre solid drummer. love the energy and positive vibe.

  • @shin-youngkim249
    @shin-youngkim249 Před 7 lety

    Fantastic job! This is the best drum cover of U2 I've ever seen and even more it is a combination!
    The drum rhythm of U2 seems simple at first but actually it is a very unique combination. Simple but powerful.

  • @sweetpepper959
    @sweetpepper959 Před 6 lety

    Well done, You! I very much enjoyed that.

  • @murraybarker1948
    @murraybarker1948 Před 6 lety

    Well done young man!! My favorite band of all time and you were spot on!!

  • @iancairns786
    @iancairns786 Před 6 lety

    So good. Thank you for sharing your talents!!!

  • @davidgpeterson
    @davidgpeterson Před 3 lety

    Absolutely brilliant!

  • @cameronwong7608
    @cameronwong7608 Před 3 lety

    Dannnngggggg. That was fantastic!

  • @jcfm1972
    @jcfm1972 Před 6 lety

    WOW!. Great job!

  • @CraigPeelerPeeling
    @CraigPeelerPeeling Před 6 lety

    Wonderful tribute to my favourite drummer & band - excellent work Justin Amos!!!