I'd not be in a seat. You'd see me on the outskirts getting my groove on. Then I dash in the circle get funky and the exit quickly as I worry I draw attention
This video shows why I hate the current culture. Everybody tries to be cool and for what!! It’s ok to express yourself outwardly and nod your head or shake your body. This performance was groovy
Some random youtube drummer making a shitty cover: Zildjian K Constantinople everywhere Pretty Purdie jamming with Roy Bennett: Sabian B8 not even B8 pro HA!
I would give a lot being there and watchin the masters jamming. Saw Bernard once in a clinic and he was awesome. Demonstrating the Purdie-shuffle on the highest level and bringing the most important in music: Good vibes.
Although Purdie is not far from his 80s, he still is the nonplusultra when it comes to groove, style and effective drumming. Every opened high-hat is more worthy than these double-bass-drum-weirdos. Purdie has class and taste. Go! Bernard!!
I have watched him.from 5 feet away and I never liked the way he destroys sticks. He puts his China upside down, ruining sticks for no reason. If you use stuff right, it's rare to ruin anything. I've seen idiots break the hinge on pedals. And these were DW. Why? What does it prove? It doesn't make it sound any better, either. Doesn't make you a better player.
Winds of March Journey/Perry tribute band - I hear you on his performance, but sticks definitely do get worn out regularly, and sometimes even quickly. It all depends on what kind of music, what kind of drum/cymbal hit, how often, and the intensity(velocity?) of the hits.
The best funky pocket drummer there has ever been. There probably not a drummer who has taken from Bernard Purdie. Really what funk and syncopation is all about.
You dont need gear for a groove as tight as... I don't even know what. Look at all the kids with their finest K constantinoples etc.. Purdie's groovin with B8:s
Man this crowd...And also who gathered this kit up for Purdie? Putting him on B8s! The gear does not make the musician and he makes anything sounds good but had to throw that out there.
Even as a bass player, I'd have enjoyed this so much more if it was just Purdie all by himself. The bass mix is obnoxious. And the audience is in a coma.
