Drummer Reacts to El Estepario Siberiano - Drum Cover "Everybody Dance Now" 

Cowbell triplet is now a thing!!!I watch EES everyday!! I play drums a little ..I am old rocker from the 70s.. Huge Drum fam!! This guy is incredible and blows me away!!!

I've played the drums for the last 35 years , nearly everyday , I've earned my living on stage, in studios etc etc , this guy is the next level , the new era in playing the drum , he has truly evolved what drummers can do , he truly inspires me to progress even after 35 years of progression and refinement , what a breath of fresh air he is .

face the cruel FACT .... he is the GOAT of drumming ! i have only been drumming for 53 years and I have never ever seen anyone this good !

Estepario is that ‘one in a century’ type of musician who got all signs on green and unlocked the limits of creativity, playbility and skill. I swear, I’ve always thought that drummers like Simon Philips and Mike Portnoy couldn’t be beaten in terms of technique and musicality, until I stumbled up on Esteparo. I’m not joking.

In my opinion he is not saying “look at what I can do” but is showing people what can be done. To me his channel is about positivity and encouraging drummers play more and not to give up, enjoy playing and be best you can.

Here's the thing. I've said this about EES from the beginning. If you are alive and breathing in 2023, fortunate enough to be witnessing what you're witnessing, count your blessings. The talent he has only comes to an infinitesimal percentage of actual musicians, and the fact that you're seeing it with your own eyes is nothing short of a miracle. What we see in EES is a musician that has transcended his instrument and his craft. Calling him simply a drummer does no justice to what he really is. I have no qualms claiming that he is the best on planet earth. He has no competition. He is the best. Period.

El Estepario Siberiano is amazing. I really enjoyed his "my history" video because he attributes his skill basically entirely to practice and dedication to getting better. Its a great message to anyone wanting to get better in anything they're passionate about.

I play drums for over 50 years but after seeing and hearing EES I do not call myself a drummer anymore, I just mention I own a drum-kit............ amazing!!

I actually went to 66Samus's reaction to learn how to say it I got it now lol

“I don’t know if he makes me want to play the drums again or never touch my drums again” Yeah I felt that. He’s absolutely insane it makes me so jealous.

What blows me away about his playing is how friggin relaxed he is? and how effortless it looks for him.

I have been a hobbyist musician for over 40 years and have played with drummers of all calibers and even jammed with Max Weinberg of the E-Street Band when he did a seminar at my high school in the mid 80s (what an honor and a rush by the way). That said, I have a friend Jeff that back in his prime was like this gentleman on the drums. He had one of the fastest right feet I had ever heard and played with so much passion and energy that he would walk his entire kit across the floor of our rehearsal area by 12 feet in the span of 2 hours. He played a very scaled down single bass kit with a single pedal and could match some of the fastest dual bass drummers of the day with ease. His stick work was unlike anything I had ever seen and yet he was the most modest and humble drummer ever. I think every so often a prodigy is born. Someone with a innate yet unnatural or seemingly unhuman talent for an art, whether it is musical instrumentation, drawing, fabrication etc. This young man is on another level and what I truly love about his work is that he uses the bare minimum of a kit keeping it beyond basic and then uses his hand and foot control to elevate the use of such a minimalistic kit to make it sound huge and complex. His body and mind are the instrument and that seemingly rudimentary kit is merely their vocal chord. His improvisation for lack of upper toms, and additional floor drums is mind boggling at the very least. Now,if you can try to imagine what would happen if you put him inside of a 360 degree kit. His combinations would be more unfathomable than what he does with a 3 drum kit. I have to add one more thing that I find even more admirable about this young man and that is, while he does record and share his artistry with all of us on RU-vid if you watch his video on his back story, he does not do any of this for any reason beyond personal growth. I can relate to that because even though I did gig small local venues for a while, I have always played guitar because it was an outlet of expression and spiritually aligning for me and it is where I was free to be me without having to conform to any standard or have to make any apologies. Music is a vocalization of spiritual energies. If you examine all the different genres of music they all have a certain energy to them that connects to a human emotional state and some sort of social activity or ritual that correlates with that emotional state.

I’m a drummer myself, and this guy blows my stinking mind!! He’s the best drummer ever, and that is not an opinion!!👍🏼👍🏼⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

He’s just not human. Been watching him for a year. He’s just insane

6:53 - every drummer who watches his videos has this same thought. he makes everything look effortless.

Estepario has opened up every single channel in his brain. Everything is connected and coordinated. This is the highest state you can reach rhythmically speaking.

I'm a 65 YO woman and I know zero, zilch, nada about percussion or drumming but I saw one of this guy's videos and now I can't get enough. He's a unicorn musician with super powers.😮

For those who are curious what EES says at the end of his recording, "Que maravilla canción. A comer." = "What a marvelous song. Let's eat."

His measure of tempo is so sick like a ticking clock metronome that doesn't miss it's crazy and his chops and improvisation unreal glad he doesn't like big kits he doesn't need one.

The look on your face, priceless! It's crazy how good he is

By the way, this is every drummer's favorite drummer. Some might not be aware of him yet, but they will be.

El is playing so good, so fast and with so much ease that he makes me smile every time I watch him. El is making history. Remember when you first saw him play. He makes me feel like I did when I saw Eddie van Halen play for the first time.

This guy makes peoples head explode with his skill....I am at a loss for words.

Dude your reaction is killing me, it’s so authentic. I love your vids

When you sid some people see him and say "well, I quit" I was surprised. I hope more people are inspired to practice hard and develop their own methods. He's truly inspiring! Gonna watch more of his videos! 😊

I'm going to throw my drum kit into a bonfire ....This guy is a MASTER!

Yes, he is amazing! He was a drummer of Spanish famous band "Saratoga", but he just quit a few months ago. He would like to you continue playing drums, and always encourage people to practice more, but not quit! Hell of a drummer. And you could choose every one of his videos! All of them are amazing! I would like for you to check one more interesting drummer. She is drummer of band "Inventor" (metal core band) and have her own YT Channel. Her name is Anastasia Sereda, and she played a lot of songs from "Slipknot" (also I find her shorts about "Darko US" very interesting), and not only that, but a lot of others, as well. Imagine, young girl (I think she is 22) play very complicated "Slipknot" songs on Pikachu drum set, and sometimes headbanging during play! Hahaha! Choose what you think is most complicated song and react to that! You wan't be disappointed!

Siberiano is gifted AND hard working... AND he just loves what he does. Let me repeat: GIFT + WORK + LOVE = ... what we have here.

Bro, check out his Blinding Lights cover. He goes to THREE sticks by flipping one up into the air, handing his left stick over to the now empty right hand, grabbing a third stick from his waist belt with his left and catching the airborne stick with his already-sticked right hand and playing with ALL THREE. And in case you missed it the first time, he does it TWICE!

The name of the drummer is "JORGE GARRIDO " the name of the band is " SARATOGA " from Madrid - Spain and Jorge play the drummer in this band to 2020/23...ciao ciao...

It's truly mind blowing how he hits those runs so easily, and flawlessly, makes you want to say, game over and throw ur sticks in the trash holy smoke, he's the best I've ever seen

It takes real balls to be as honest as you are about another man's skills..i think i respect you more for that...

Hello I’m new here so not sure how much you’ve done on this guy, but if you haven’t yet, you need to watch his story. It amazes me how he can do what he does without even knowing anything about how to read or write music not to mention how young he is. He’s my personal fav now along with Danny Carey from Tool!

Honestly love how you approached this reaction. First time I've seen you and honestly you seem like someone who'd be awesome to just chat with and go nuts about crazy musicians with. It's obvious you have a good ear and know your stuff as well. Keep up the awesome work.

He'd be the first to say you shouldn't want to quit because of his skills. Seeing masters of any craft can and should inspire you on your own journey. As he frequently says, it's not talent, it's discipline and PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!

Seriously, if the Devil himself played the drums, THIS is what it would sound like! OMG! As a former drummer, I've NEVER heard anything even remotely like this before. He's playing at a level that's not even human. I've seen a few of his videos already and just like OSN and others, I just can't wrap my head around how he is doing this.

I’m going to go ahead and say he is the best drummer in the entire world. He’s almost too good…like where you actually consider the fact that he might just be an alien.

This guy is on the next level, I truly think when it's all over, he will be seen as one of the greatest of all times

when you said “I don’t know if watching him makes me want to play more, or stop playing altogether.” That’s my exact feeling.

Estepario is quite literally your favorite drummer's favorite drummer. Dennis chambers shouted him out as one of the best 😂😂

This guy has a lot of haters who watch 1 or 2 videos and say Oh he's not that great he's only speed and tricks. Those people obviously havent seen much of him.

He's absolutely the best !!!! And so humble that now he"s making what the fans are asking him to do !!!! WTF !!!!! He"s a hugh hugh monster of drumms !!! And I love his work !!! I'm pretty shure that you're humble as well !!! Congrats !!! And thanks for this wonderful video !!!!

The brother is godly. I tear up watching and listening to him. I'm serious.

I don't know much about music but I love watching his videos. When you played his short of Slipknot's hardest song, I knew you would be speechless at the gravity blasts he used to perform the song single handed. I was amazed and felt a chill down my spike seeing something so amazing which I thought would be imposible.

There's a lot of fantastic people out there in all walks of life who have absolutely mastered whatever it is they do, but some people just never get that break and they remain living in obscurity 😮

I played for 45 years and was considered pretty decent. But this guy is a Machine, nothing but respect. His stick control and his finger control are above and beyond anything I've ever comprehended. The amount of time and practice this guy has put in Is unearthly

I grew up in the 60's and 70's played the drums for 5 yrs and my teacher was a big band enthusiast but RU-vid threw me an old Buddy Rich video that completely blew me away! If u haven't seen him in a while u need to look him up playing on the tonight show, ppl forget how great he is. I'd love to see Buddy side by side with Siberiano!

Thanks for the video covering El Estepario Siberiano. Buddy of mine just turned me onto him. I feel like we're in the middle of next generation music with him and Charles Berthoud. Mind blowing stuff to see and hear. What a fun time to be alive!

It would take MOST drummers, any skill level, 2 weeks to master pretty much ANY 30 second block of ANY of his videos (pretty much)... the guy's insane..... And the crazy part is, as active and busy as his drumming is, he STILL manages to put in flare and accent into his playing..... which is the most impressive part of his schtick.

When he said El Esperado I died; his name definitely isn't difficult for Spanish speakers 😂

Despite our English-language tongues' difficulties with the name - there's no denying the hours upon hours of daily practice it took to reach his level of playing! That ain't just talent - it's talent honed by some incredibly hard work! Mad respect for ESS' hard-earned skill! I play bass & guitar - I know how far short of the needed practice I am to reach the comparable level on those instruments: his long and consistent effort has been well rewarded!

I like the way he gazes off into space as he's drumming, as though he's channeling the beat from another dimension.

Dennis chambers said el estepario was his favorite up and coming drummer. That’s some high praise from a legend.

A true all time GOAT percussionist! Absolutely unmatched and insanely incredibly talented! ✌🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

You’re a funny dude. You are also absolutely correct …. This EES guy is amazing….. I love him. Ran across you reacting to him today and gave it a shot. You got some good insights on his playing. I love how your not a hater as well….. I’m laid up with a full hip replacement surgery that I had a week ago. I don’t play drums but you are both inspiring me

This is what music is about… the amazing musician and the amazing reaction and the pure enjoyment that comes from that. Highlight!!!

Im a guitarist not a drummer but understand music very very well. Thia guy is hands down the best in the world...dana carey and jon bonham are there too.

"The Emperor Palpatine of Drums" is the best title I've ever heard for EES and it is justified.

“I don’t know if he makes me want to play the drums again. Or never touch another drum set.” 😂. Yep. His kit setup is amazing.

He is nuts on the drums right. Go for "Thriller" next. Greetings from Sweden

I may not know shot about playing the drums but I know this is some amazing sh!t!!! I don’t think you even need to be a percussionist to know this dude is absolutely crushing it!!!

LOVE the fact that you reacted to this, and as a percussionist it makes it that much more impressive. I have been playing for about 7 years behind a kit and this man is my inspiration for sure. 66Samus is also a huge inspiration for me as well. Much respect brother.

"I don't know if he makes me want to play the drums again, or never touch my set again".... BRO, you ain't fucking lying. But then I watch his inspirational bits where he shows you how he used to suck and through determination and LOTS of practice he is the drummer that he is today. This is what pure dedication to your craft looks like.

For every single person he inspires to pick up a set of drumsticks, there are two who he makes them throw their's away

I've been following Siberiano for some time. He has the fastest hands I've ever seen and it looks effortless. I can't figure out why some big band hasn't approached him to join but maybe it's because he does his one take on things. I could easily see him joining Rush if they were to tour again but he'd have to be restrained in respect to the Dr.

Estepario's timing is GOD LIKE precise. Another level.

I've watched him ride the cimbl on both top and bottom at the same time while doing snare pops with the same stick. This man is an animal and makes me won't to never touch my bass again

I´ve been drumming since I was 13 years. I´ve had good teachers and know about the techniques he uses. It is not strange to me, I know what he does. BUT. I get in total awe of the hours of practice he put into his drumming. There is the key and the magic. Very few musicians of any instrument put THAT effort into their playing. Every teacher says "practice a lot". Not many students do it. He did. Kudos!

I don't play one instrument both my brother's are very talented guitar players but I have been up all night watching this drummer love him ❤❤❤❤

I just watched this video after it was recommended when I was watching El Estepario Siberiano's video on how he evolved in his drumming life. I'm no drummer, can't hold a beat if I had to, and love when I see videos of the ones that can and react to things like this. It's nice to get and insider's view on things. The wife and I noticed the Fleur on the wall and in your logo. We're from Lake Charles and got even more excited in your channel. I just subbed and will start watching more of your stuff. I haven't checked your channel close enough yet, but, if you've never seen Adam Rupp do his "drum solo" you really need to. He's amazing. Drum solo was in quotations because he is a beatboxer plus. Even if you don't want to do a reaction to him, at least check him out. You won't regret it.

Your like the twelfth guy doing a review of his drumming gaping like a fish out of water. Don’t feel bad. I’ve followed him for two years now and he just keeps getting better and better. Constantly blows my mind. RECOMMEND watching the original of what ever he is covering just prior to watching his video. Drummers around the planet are going to have a bounty on his freaking head within two years at this rate. CAUSE HE JUST RAISED THE BAR BY A MILE!

Estepario is the best ; another level , precision , power , talent 🥇

not only is he a great drummer but he is also a blast to interact with...

You've been playing drums your whole life, you're a pro drummer and feel like drumming has no more secrets for you and then you see this guy and nothing makes sense anymore.

He just left his band and joined up with some jazz musicians to put his twist on Jaz music and create something the world has never seen before.

El Siberiano is Bad Ass! I came across his channel a few months ago, and I was hooked. He said he has practiced and played for over 20 years, kind of like how Slash learned. Out of all the other Drummer’s I’ve heard and seen, he definitely Tops Neil Pert and Mike Portnoy. RIP Joey, but damn Siberiano is now my favorite Drummer.

He’s a super humble smart dude also✌🏽👑✊🏽

The one hand drumming by that guy, is what to watch!!!!!

I'm a lifelong guitarist but Siberiano is outrageously entertaining. At this point I'm just grabbing random people on the street forcing them to watch him and just cackleing madly in the background as they lose their minds. Lol. Subbed to this channel now too. Cheers

You should react to his single pedal cover of the enemy inside by dream theater. One of his 3 most impressive covers

He went from 1 million subscribers to two million .. in 1 month 😂

🤯I can't find the words to explain how good he is! I only ever said that about Neil. But this guy is a phenom! To say the least. I'm blown away! I've played since I was five. And never seen anything like this! Thanks for sharing this!

Thanks for having a raw, unfiltered positive opinion about this guy! 💪

You need to checkout El Estepario's cover of Safri Duo's "Played-A-Live (The Bongo Song)". He plays all the parts . . .

This dude is amazing!!! 🤘

Besides the amazing chops and independence, his time is frighteningly accurate.

You know I know a lot of lyrics off the top of my head,I can't verbalize as fast as fast as he can beat it ! The man's amazing with recognition! Within 60 secs.dude beats it out and puffs while doing the amazing!! Let's hear Slip !

"I don't know if he makes me want to play the drums again, or never touch my drum set again"... that's a perfect description, I'm not a musician but get the same feeling when I see the work of a great comic artist 😄

Interesting that nobody has even mentioned Neil Peart. I know enough to get myself in trouble. IMHO. This man is quite talented. What he has learned or done BEST is he has mastered his rebound techniques AND he has learned how to combine his multi rebounds - trips and quads - with his double pedal roll. NOT ONLY that - but --- he's in pretty good physical shape which multiplies he speed and power.

No words for this guy. I follow him for several years and i m still impressed in each video. Massive sound, skills, créativity... and many other things

He’s so freaking smooth, he makes me sick! Seriously, such simple setup and the sounds are incredible. He’s so good, he’s trolling by now.

Another hand drummer that doesn't play drum kits, but I'm Convinced that I have to have A full drum kit, and I'm 63 and Have to learn , this cat is the Baddest drummer I've ever Seen , I've watched this guy Alot lately his deal , is practice,practice, practice. Thanks from NOR-CAL.

Whatever your craft is there is always one guy younger, faster and better than you. THAT'S THIS GUY . 10 THOUSAND HOURS TO BE A PRO. WOW

Just came across this Spaniard yesterday & proceeded to binge. His video of Gonna make you sweat was the first one & I was blown away. You said the same thing as me that for a would be, new, or veteran drummer he is both mind blowing with what a drummer can achieve & also make you realize you'll likely never achieve this level. I dig your reaction video.

" No what the song needs is MORE COWBELL!!" Will Farrell😂😂

i couldnt play drums to save my life so i cant have an opinion much but i like to watch others do it, and other instruments, ive been watching this guy for a few weeks now, its not just the playing, its how effortless he makes it look, sitting there with one drumstick in one hand and a cigarette or coffee cup in the other, doesnt even get out of breath lol.

You what the scary part is ? This cover is 2 years old. He's so much better now than he was back then.

I am an old school Drummer, I'm kinda glad you guy are shaking your heads, because I am. Damn, I have to listen again😲

I say this all the time: if you ever wanna feel inadequate about anything, watch this guy play drums

Ian Anderson, often asked how he came to rock the flute, had a story. He had started out with a guitar but had the misfortune to see Eric Clapton in concert. "I realized that I would never be good enough to satisfy my own standards," and traded the guitar.