Guitar Center's 24th Annual Drum-Off Winner, Juan Carlos Mendoza

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Congratulations to Guitar Center's 24th Annual Drum-Off (2012) Winner, Juan Carlos Mendoza! Keep an eye out for more incredible performances from the other 4 competitors AND exclusive content from MUTEMATH, Steve Gadd, John Blackwell, Keith Carlock, Zigaboo, and Gerald Hayward!
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@seakay5705 5 лет назад

The fact that he was keeping beat with an irregular ostinato ON HIS LEFT FOOT while also playing completely different irregular patterns at different tempos with his crazy fills up top is just absolutely insane. Only drummers can appreciate how fucking hard that is

@kevin-keyzz 3 месяца назад

for real

@BarkingAkai 12 часов назад

feels like every part of his body has its own brain. amazing

@JuanCarlitoMendoza 11 лет назад

So here's why the snare sounded that way. In '08 when I was at the Grand Finals the theater was really boomy and you couldn't really hear all the ghost notes that I was playing. This year I said I'm going to dry up the snare and hopefully people will hear the ghost notes. Also we DID NOT get a sound check so we didn't really didn't know how dry the room was. So as soon as I started playing I was like oh boy this room is dry and this snare is too choked, but once you start you can't stop lol.

@Mars- 5 лет назад

Thx for explaining. Makes sense it was a technical issue bc a musician with your high level of skill and ear wouldn't want to use that high and thin of snare pitch with this kit. 👌

@LucasRivera2000 5 лет назад

I personally like the snare sound a lot.

@gregdiprinzio9280 4 года назад

You are fantastic!

@phylumgrinder277 4 года назад

Shit sounded great bro

@Apriccot 4 года назад

didn't bother me or take away from what you were doing at all. Sick af brah

@SeanCox2801 4 года назад

Who's still here watching this in 2020? Still up their as one of the best drum solos I've ever heard!

@andreapadron466 3 года назад

if I do it

@aslanjudah33 3 года назад

@@andreapadron466 Me too & it's 2021. Have the best drum off year everyone.

@semajsachairi84 3 года назад

Me 2021

@sydneycharron6591 3 года назад

Here

@teelucksarvesh9209 3 года назад

Absolutely!

@KCYON 9 лет назад

I have a feeling it will be a long time until anyone can top this Drum-Off. Just phenomenal. phenomenal. phenomenal. No words. Juan Carlos Mendoza, you killed it my friend.

@brandonwalker9245 9 лет назад

I agree 100%

@zanestackhouse8297 9 лет назад

MintahDrums JP Bouvet

@jonahmartinez6374 9 лет назад

DJ GINGER No, it wasn't nearly as musical is this one

@brandonwalker9245 9 лет назад

DJ GINGER there's a possibility try comparing all the rudiments and see which one blended them in the best to make it a groovy solo juan always had me grooving and I enjoyed hearing it. jp on the other hand was extremely talented (way better than I will be maybe) but I honestly was bored. he'll yeah he's good but it didn't keep my attention. a good drumsolo should keep your attention. if someone isn't interested in Juans solo either they are 1 - not a drummer and don't understand how much awesome crap he's shredding or 2 - they're a beginner and they don't even know what a paradidle is

@zanestackhouse8297 9 лет назад

I liked Juans solo a lot, but I know JP's solo showed more technical ability, and I think JP's ability and talent is more than Juans

@ManleyReviews 10 лет назад

This is easily the greatest drum offs to date. I have yet to see another drummer hold that (1 2, 1 2 3) ostinato starting at roughly 2:57, through so many variations, modulations, triplet and straight grove/fills and other over the bar patterns. That is NOT something you can just "chop out" on stage. That is not just some soulless wankery. There was serious preparation done here and having participated in the drum off, I can securely say this dude earned the title. There is always an overlying theme imbued in his solo, but there are also many different accompanying variations to groove and energy that bring out all of the different colors of sound in this EXTREMELY SHORT 5 minutes. A masterful blend of musicality, technicality, and above ALL else, originality. Carlos Mendoza I salute you!!!

@KEVBOYMUSIC 10 лет назад

It's called the "clave" pattern by the way. The main two are "son clave" and "rhumba clave"

@ManleyReviews 10 лет назад

You're exactly right. That's what I meant.

@combatwombatt 10 лет назад

agreed dude. this guy is a wonderful drummer.

@ManleyReviews 10 лет назад

Seriously. And djent IS so a genre. Even Tosin Abasi agreed.

@combatwombatt 10 лет назад

Liam Manley ^^^^^^ finally.

@jakecooley4588 8 лет назад

That left foot on the cowbell oh my gosh . So much independence

@frankvc6181 8 лет назад

+Jake Cooley I 100% agree man!

@yobryce_ 5 лет назад

OOOOOOOOH!!!! Thats what it was!!

@aircooled356 9 лет назад

I think every five years they should have a contest including the last five drum off winners, I would love to see that

@Hextechie 9 лет назад

They can only do that for the Quarter Quell

@nygilredding3758 9 лет назад

tommy 6oy that would be cool

@milop6471 6 лет назад

Just like the World Cup but in drumming I dig!!!!

@felix_wonder 6 лет назад

Drum off Championship competition (D.O.C.C.)

@khourisolomon 5 лет назад

realyyyyyyy cooollll

@bcat010 8 лет назад

When you're so good at drumming that you don't need anyone else to form a band.

@scrappyclappedoutfoxbody4174 5 лет назад

Brian C that fictous t shirt tho. 🤦‍♂️

@reversedarks4555 5 лет назад

Pippy Domar ??

@TheButcher83 5 лет назад

Greatest of all time will be my fellow Lars Ulric🇩🇰🇩🇰🙏🏻☺️

@ManivOleg 5 лет назад

believe me, drumming in band and drumming is very different

@TheButcher83 5 лет назад

@@ManivOleg no i dont think so because if you are this good you must have the music and rythem in your blood..😎

@amandadumas135 8 лет назад

He's my professor !!!! I take lessons with him !!! I was squealing it was such an honor to meet him !!!! He is so cool !!!! 😝✊🏾💯

@schatzitalhashaker2297 2 года назад

You must be a lucky man to have lessons with Mr.Juan.He's a Champion in Drums. Good Luck.

@erod6468 Год назад

@@schatzitalhashaker2297 I'm pretty sure she's a girl/woman, not a man.

@jdion79 8 лет назад

this guy's got more independence than the declaration. ya feel me?

@GrittyTones 8 лет назад

ba dum tiss

@theeternaltao9036 7 лет назад

jdion79 three fucking months and i still laughing

@DrumApe 5 лет назад

LOL

@PatriciaBrown-dz4nj 5 лет назад

You are good with the drume

@DoktorDamage 4 года назад

@ENDEAVOR RADIO CONTROL I agree 100% here !!!!

@BBT609 8 лет назад

Juan's snare may sound like junk to others but listening to the styles he played and the way he articulated the whole solo, the snare was just PERFECT for it. Muted, sharp and crisp.

@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 5 лет назад

Yeah, it is awful-sounding. I'd blame it on a bad trigger sound, but there doesn't seem to be one on the drum. It's not a matching band snare, right? Then why tune it as such? I see that all the time anywhere near Guitar Center and it makes me wonder why they weren't taught to tune how the drum is happy (from day one). This sounds totally strangled.

@kare2much 5 лет назад

Honestly I think it sounds great..

@ramenthenoodle_ 5 лет назад

Winds of March Journey/Perry tribute band pretty sure it sounds so dampened and choked because the bottom head is probably thicker than traditional so he could do that cool splash thing

@TheWitness369 5 лет назад

I think it sounds great. Personally hate snares with a ring. Gotta get that good "Kat"!!

@adrieldiaz1980 3 года назад

It's a matter of tastes cuz I loved it

@manofculture8666 8 лет назад

1:58 I've never seen such a creative use of the snare. Pure genius.

@ldcsam1 7 лет назад

I'm sorry Max, but there is nothing creative about turning the snare upside down and destroying the bottom head and the snare wires.  The resonant head on any drum is there for sound, not to be played on.  Pure genius-NOT,  IDIOTIC-YES.  If I were one of the judges, he would not have won.  I've been playing drums for 33 yrs. and I have never played my snare upside down nor will I ever.

@manofculture8666 7 лет назад

Larry Casteel It IS creative. I wouldn't play the resonant head of ANY of the drums, whether it be the snare or the toms.... but that's because I gig. Damaging those wouldn't be wise. THIS is a ONE TIME competition... it's not something he's going to abuse. He's not playing in a clinic. He's not at a concert with a band.... he's in a situation where he can be creative with the kit around him. I once saw a drummer freestyling and he started to play with the friggin CYMBAL STANDS... everyone went wild (in a good way).. you'd never do that... IN A CONCERT... but it wasn't a concert.. just someone enjoying themselves.

@onemoart8428 7 лет назад

Is there like a video on that drummer playing with the cymbal stands? I wanna check him out lol

@UrbanSurvivorTheMemeLord 7 лет назад

I don't mean to be that guy, but... 1.) *won 2.) There shouldn't be a period after years

@ellobo7627 7 лет назад

+Larry Casteel what fucking dweeb you are smh

@TheOGMillennial99 5 лет назад

Probably the most musically balanced drum solo of GC drumoff history. Still dope in 2019!!!

@medleysa 10 лет назад

This is a great example of how to solo with an Octopad as a part of your kit. Too many drummers these days turn their solos into Octopad solos feat. drum set. Why to go, Mr. Mendoza. Fantastic technique, clean drumming, and great musicality. Well deserved!

@JuanCarlitoMendoza 10 лет назад

Thanks boss!

@matrix50x 10 лет назад

Juan Carlos Mendoza Bro, if, you speak spanish you're Fabuloso, increíble, te comparo hasta con Eric Singer, obvio estilos distintos, pero para mi es uno de los más grandes !.

@JuanCarlitoMendoza 10 лет назад

Hey Luke!!!!!! The snare is super dry because I thought the venue was going sound "wet." However, on the drum there are 2 moongels (over kill for me lol), and the snare has a DW 3 position butt plate in which I had it set to the tightest setting. Hope that helps. The drum was made by a drum maker here in NJ. Don Mass/Dee Max drums. Have a great one!

@JuanCarlitoMendoza 10 лет назад

***** thanks brother! Really appreciate it! IF you're interested check out carlitomendoza.com/lessons/ have an awesome day!

@benmay1932 10 лет назад

Juan Carlos Mendoza I applaud you most for wearing the Sandy Hook shirt and pointing to it at the end of the performance. You just played the most badass drum solo the drum-off has ever seen, and the first thing you do is honor those who died in tragedy. Class act.

@HunterParkermusic 8 лет назад

Still my favorite Drum-Off champ performance. Solid all the way around and the only really constructive and enjoyable use of the octopad that I've seen.

@pnsmexico 8 лет назад

+Hunter Parker omg, I just watched this year's winner...holy crap he sucks. juan carlito raised the bar for everybody in 2012...

@christiantorrest7287 8 лет назад

in your face

@jacksonfowler5239 8 лет назад

@brandonpalmer3717 8 лет назад

wait that was you?! cool!

@danielklohr9172 8 лет назад

Same

@stevewilliams2240 10 лет назад

In a world with lots of drummers just hitting as hard as they can, the musicality and armony of this guy is really appreciated

@themadmad 9 лет назад

Twas thinking the exact same thing Steve.............

@PepperDarlington 2 года назад

Finesse is the word

@zan6585 4 года назад

Did he just do DJ scratches on the bottom of a snare drum fr?

@rikzz0r 4 года назад

I thought this comment was false. It was not.

@nickavenoso7851 3 года назад

Even though you really shouldn’t play on the bottom head of a snare drum with the snares on

@BlueDoesRoblox 3 года назад

@@nickavenoso7851 It's a competition lmao, his eccentric and creativity approach to what is possible on the set is amazing. Yeah generally if you're using the set on a daily for gigs then it's not the best. But if you're doing this for a one time competition to amaze the crowd, there is virtually no rules against using the drum set as your playground

@nickavenoso7851 3 года назад

@@BlueDoesRoblox Still, even though it’s a competition it can still hurt the drum, just saying.

@benrivenbark 3 года назад

@@nickavenoso7851 Yeah, and driving a car causes wear on the engine and tires.....so what? you don't have to do the "wEll AcKcHuALLy" bit all the time...

@pixelbitfilms6611 2 года назад

I've been watching this over and over again...still blows my mind. 👍

@djoc417 9 лет назад

See the difference between this solo of Juan using the Octapad vs everybody else was that the Octapad was a nice compliment to the solo instead of what he revolved around. This was really a dope solo, i nearly fainted at the part where he flips the snare upside down with the little cymbal. sheesh that had to be like dopest part.

@kingrick5494 3 года назад

Oh, so everybody used the octopad? If so, I’m not surprised everybody overused it, like you say. I could imagine everybody thinking that would be the key to them winning and trying to fill the sound with that, almost trying to make it sound like a song, rather than a drum ‘solo’

@barad-dur9236 9 лет назад

More than just a drummer, but a true artist; an amazing blend of the dual aspect around music, which is science(numbers/time), and art(feeling/emotion). I wish you great success, you truly deserve it, sir

@hamstercottage3942 9 лет назад

couldn't have said it better... extremely "tight" and what I was taught by my dad.."heart". impressive! WOW!

@betocampos6220 Год назад

Man ! This video never gets old !

@brendanmcg8566 5 лет назад

This is why drumming is the most bad ass thing you can do with your life.

@isaaccologne 7 лет назад

This won't be topped in forever

@sleepdealer1925 5 лет назад

agreed

@NINJUNK00 4 года назад

Patrick O'Donnell wrong

@kingdomdrummer4962 4 года назад

Rescue 24 so wrong lol

@alexanderoliveira9743 4 года назад

@@UR_Right24 wrong af lmao

@brunolofaro7414 4 года назад

@@UR_Right24 It's good but not as near as Juan Carlitos

@bobtheblob1668 5 лет назад

3:33 -hey lets play mariokart -what level we playin? -coconut mall

@aidaazlan3914 4 года назад

yes

@CNder77 Год назад

I’ll say my jaw was on the floor the whole time watching this. Phenomenal incredible playing, well deserved to be the winner. Wow

@JayDillDrums Год назад

Dude 1:25.

@awseomsauce 3 года назад

It's cool to think he began with a dream theater song

@joaopedroadelino1875 5 лет назад

This guy is a GENIUS....amazing, never seen anything like this... Freaking love it ❤️

@alejandroghio1406 9 лет назад

Man what the heck... I just listened this like 30 times, always discovering new stuff. That sort of rumba clave beat you start at 2:51 and then how you play a classic rock beat on top of it without losing the tempo... That's some serious stuff. Congratulations Mr. Mendoza. Respect.

@Zykrath 8 лет назад

That cowbell is so independent.. Holy shit, it's like it's not even his left foot

@RodriguezProductionz 8 лет назад

Michael C. [Zykrath] and he knows it. Just look at his face lol

@migwel1797 4 года назад

I thought it was the Octo pad at first

@kingrick5494 3 года назад

Oh fuck, yeah me too, I didn’t know they had those!

@paulrevelli 4 года назад

I found about this guy during the pandemic when I was searching for some tutorials. Man, this is just one of the sickest solos I've ever heard. He's truly amazing. Go check out his lessons here on RU-vid. They'll rip you a new one, for sure.

@JaydonTobler 10 лет назад

without a doubt the best drummer to ever win it all. wasn't even close last year. everyone else was fighting for second and they knew it right when he finished his solo.

@lebebop9931 9 лет назад

I've watched every drum off video I could find on here. This, hands down, blew my mind. Well done, sir.

@joshfrench5275 7 месяцев назад

aric improta should have won this drum off. this is fucking incredible though

@1slippy 4 года назад

I was one of the lucky ones to be at this drum off...Juan was hands down the best guy in stage that night and trust me he had some stiff competition every guy that made to the finals killed it!!

@pgoindi 10 лет назад

I love to hate on Octapads but the way it is used here...brilliant. As has been said, if it's there in a competition and you don't use it you're taking a big chance, so your hand is certainly forced.

@StopPanakinAnakin 10 лет назад

The amount of talent is over 9000

@raitoxote 10 лет назад

Talent is maybe a 30% compared to 70% Work

@marekzabielski1166 10 лет назад

raitoxote it's nevermind. good show:)

@StopPanakinAnakin 10 лет назад

raitoxote The sense is under 0.

@tannerevans2584 10 лет назад

Tanner?

@StopPanakinAnakin 10 лет назад

Tanner Evans : Will the real Tanner, please stand up (I stand up - way to sit at your computer,ya square ;) haha

@arvindramanathan329 6 лет назад

I have watched this like more than 100 times each time I watch it is still new and inspiring. One of the best drum off definitely.

@Yoyoman835 8 лет назад

Best part: 0:00 - 4:57

@pnsmexico 8 лет назад

+All For Christ Videos amen! this see this year's crappy winner? omg!!!

@Yoyoman835 8 лет назад

+pnsmexico Yeah...it's not really musical to me. Sounds like just a lot of chops thrown together. This? This is MUSIC. No wasted strokes. He limits the showy double pass junk, and just focuses on groove and feel. He can also play all 4 limbs independently. It's insane. It's one thing to do what he does. It's another to do what he does and make it sound the way it does. In my opinion, he's the best thing ever to come out of this competition. God bless!

@pnsmexico 8 лет назад

All For Christ Videos 1000% agree, and I'm impressed u feel that way, bro!

@Nickthecreator 8 лет назад

+pnsmexico I dont know man I think this guy is incredible but this years winner is going to be one of the greats Tony Taylor is young kid with growth needed yeah but his technique and solid pocket and chops as well as understanding of timing and the drum kit is way beyond his year Taylor is one of my favorite winners because I've seen him grow and wait until he was ready to take the crown I definitely can't agree with you in saying crappy at all as far as strait chops he blows most drummers of today out the water and I think if him in his prime at the same age as this guy were to go against each other he would probably be the better of the two.

@Sniffyy 8 лет назад

+pnsmexico Tony Taylor Jr. was insane in my opinion.

@yamsang0__0 6 лет назад

I’m just here in my room crying cuz I just realized how good this guy is

@kare2much 5 лет назад

Ok he just became my favorite modern drummer. He didn't just play a drum solo quickly, he was different. Beyond creative. I love it

@garytilkin 5 лет назад

This was incredible. The best drum solo I have ever heard. Buddy Rich would be very proud. Than you

@rudilliuspapasin6515 10 лет назад

Wow! A very well thought out solo played with incredible finesse & musicality. You inspire me, man, with your discipline, imagination, and technical abilities that made you a champion. Cheers!

@JuanCarlitoMendoza 10 лет назад

Thank you so much! Really appreciate the kind words. It was a lot of fun to play and perform this solo. Have an awesome day! www.carlitomendoza.com

@ryanpotts5791 5 лет назад

Still coming back to this vid, this man is so precise and dynamic it's nuts

@paveldoroga2917 11 месяцев назад

Still the best drum off performance. 1/11/23.

@AdversaryOmega 8 лет назад

this one was definitely more coherent and pleasing to the ear than all that other obnoxious drum beating from others years winners

@DavidGomez-xm3uj 5 лет назад

Watched this video a thousand times, i'm ready for another thousand more. Every time i just learn more about drums, these are that kind of videos that worth it

@abnelgray7739 7 лет назад

one of the best drummer to win the drumoff. and THE best drummer to win the drumoff using the octopad. hands down.

@taylorkeown8211 8 лет назад

The only winner to actually tell a story using the pad and drums together!

@MakeStuffDesign 2 месяца назад

This remains my favorite solo drum performance of all time, bar none. The amount of character and diversity he packs into every movement, the level of both raw independence and tightly layered polyrhythms, and the absurdly creative use of every single possible aspect of each piece of the kit keeps me coming back, year after year. Watching the master at work truly is a blessing.

@Daddyfatclaps 9 лет назад

great style and awesome groove...sweet work on the spds pad as well. what a beast.

@thewolfgangpoe Год назад

Who’s still watching this in 2023? :) So good

@EberySarah 3 месяца назад

2024 brother uoooou very good

@michaelkniess2098 3 года назад

Just discovered this incredible musician and teacher this year (2021). Excellent percussionist and teacher with a humble and likeable personality. Need more folks like this in the world.

@kunponkankamchanchabonobon9991 8 лет назад

That snare scratch at 2:00 slays me.

@Yathor 6 лет назад

Woah this genius, i think thats one of the greatest i've heard for a long time, and the reference to METROPOLIS PT1

@wolvesrule6608 5 лет назад

Yeah, pure awesomeness!

@cgDRUMS. Год назад

Had to come back and remind myself how insane JCM is! One of the very best to do it

@Carlo24515 8 лет назад

Damn haha, nice Cachao quote! One of tastiest bass lines ever played. Also the way you transitioned between rumba clave and 6/8 clave was flawless! 2:57 had my jaw on the floor.

@westoneuler4065 8 лет назад

Metropolis part 1 in the beginning. Solid!

@silentbodom 8 лет назад

Definitely! Recognized that right away too. Love Dream Theater

@chopsuey-- 8 лет назад

Knew I had heard it somewhere.

@b4tb615 8 лет назад

+Weston Euler YES (another reference there :v)! Finally someone realised that!

@kylecurran6747 8 лет назад

The first time I heard this I thought he was playing Metropolis sped up haha

@Seanalbertt 6 лет назад

Took me 5 years to figure out what that was...

@Northeagle66 4 года назад

It is very refreshing to see such creativity in the new generation of drummers. Very inspiring.

@MrJupiih 7 лет назад

This is the most amazing solo I've ever seen. Huge respect

@JesseRamos 10 лет назад

Juan Carlos Mencia is by far the best Guitar center drum off champion theres been so far! The 2013 champ is terrible! Anyways nice drumming Carlito!

@TenorSaxx 10 лет назад

2013 champ is terrible haha omg haha do you even play drums?

@JesseRamos 10 лет назад

John Gee yes i do actually. Yes he is terrible. His techniques are good, but his solo made me want to throw up.

@jmr2master 10 лет назад

***** LOL, a drum solo made you throw up? I guess it was so sick you couldn't hold down the contents of your stomach? I hear 'hate' makes people very sick, stomach ulcers and such, etc. . Maybe you should try not hating so much and you will not throw up at something like that? Keep Drumming and GOD Bless You Child Jonathan Riddick

@Kingdakota97 10 лет назад

to me I think the 2011 drum off champ was the best, but that's just my personal opinion

@JesseRamos 10 лет назад

***** My bad i actually didn't see your reply to me. I'm not hating, i'm just stating my opinion. D-mile is an amazing drummer, but i just wasn't feeling him.

@marcuscorvinus8927 4 года назад

I saw him at drumeo and he's the real deal! I learned alot from him and later realized that he won this competition. You sir, is one hell of a drum killer! ❤

5 лет назад

*This dude's Rhythm Separation is something else😵*

@Quietus5 9 лет назад

That is epic. For you all who do not know, he was playing the intro to Dream Theater's Metropolis Pt. 1: The Miracle and the Sleeper. He implemented the Latin beat into it. Fantastic! He went off! Amazing!

@raston_ 3 года назад

This is the best of the very best drum off winner in my opinion.. His independence is out of this world.. daaaaaaamn 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@TheNoLoops 8 лет назад

THIS is how the octapad should be used in the competition; as a tasteful accent, not an essential tool.

@Mars- 5 лет назад

Actually I disagree. I think he uses it more as an essential part of this solo. However he uses it better than most others When he plays the octopad with the kit the experience is like a fully rounded song rather than just a drum solo. The difference is that he is excellent at incorporating all into one flowing piece rather than disjointed parts. In other words id say his solo is more musical than most of the others

@onis 3 года назад

The octopad sucks

@crystalskullsucked 3 года назад

Disagree too- it was used heaps and not fair to others who dont use it. Now its gonna seem like the standard to win and thats not a drum off. Should be able to tell a story through the solo without it. Pretty mich like having a keyboardist play behind him. Nope.

@JeeniusGaming 7 лет назад

That was beyond sick !

@Seanalbertt 8 лет назад

One of the best of the last 10 years for sure.

@jeremyjustice1563 6 лет назад

OMG that’s mr.Medoza he works in my school

@gerardplank3780 Год назад

Holy crap Batman this dude is 4kin crazy talented!

@raymondvasquez8396 8 лет назад

As a drummer myself with over 35 years experience, I have to say this is one of the best performances I've ever seen on Guitar Center's Drum Off competition! This guy really knows how to incorporate chops and music and doesn't just run wild like most amateurs do. Great job Juan Carlos!

@JPGroleau 8 лет назад

Agree 100%

@nilceuseletoke7704 2 года назад

Cara muito bom👏

@Yoyoman835 8 лет назад

I'd love to know how to play that groove between 0:40 & 0:56

@Yoyoman835 8 лет назад

+Juan Carlito Mendoza (Carlito) Thanks! ...Any chance you could make a tutorial on it...? xD I'm looking at that, trying to play it and I'm like..."This doesn't sound right..." Hah. Thanks either way, Ik you're a busy guy. God bless. :)

@JuanCarlitoMendoza 8 лет назад

All For Christ Videos Not sure if I have the time to do a video of it, but it's all there in the sheet music. :)

@Awes0meSn1per115 8 лет назад

+Juan Carlito Mendoza (Carlito) After watching a bunch of other Drum-Off competitors use stick tricks and over the top speed and double bass to the point of it not even sounding good, you did a fantastic job. The use of the Octopad and scratching of the snare was brilliant. I'm sure you've heard it a lot, but you did a very good job.

@cipriannoel510 8 лет назад

good job you work hard

@Seanalbertt 8 лет назад

Juan Carlito Mendoza do your limbs even like communicate!? Holy independence! Honestly this has to be my favorite solo. Very tasteful which is hard to find nowadays.

@gibandruski6744 2 года назад

I always enjoy watching masters of their craft. This man looks so relaxed as he goes through his routine. Amazing!

@the.seagull.35 10 лет назад

His facial expressions at 3:50 killed me

@JasonBitting95 10 лет назад

lol

@quasarproductions2690 8 лет назад

GOD DAMN

@garrettmick3452 8 лет назад

I've been watching this video for about a month now almost every single day and it continues to entertain me. this is by far my favorite video on RU-vid. He's so creative and enjoyable to listen to. I genuinely believe he is the best drummer alive today. You are a badass Juan Mendoza

@AutisticHighHeeler 9 лет назад

That intro part was probably lifted off from the intro to Metropolis Part 1 by Dream Theater.

@JuanCarlitoMendoza 9 лет назад

AlexPlaysDrumsGodly Absolutely right!

@AutisticHighHeeler 9 лет назад

Wahey! :D

@enrapturevox 7 лет назад

His limbs are like individual band members

@ryanm.russellsmusicrecordi63 4 года назад

This is wonderful. That man did a fabulous performance. Giving him this ❤️

@KevWebsz 9 лет назад

Does that spring scratching thing he does at 2:00 have a name because i wanna hear more lol

@Goscrew12 9 лет назад

KevWebsz im searching for the same thing on the comments :'(

@davidaguirre393 9 лет назад

Dude , you find it under your snare drum

@XxCHRISchaosxX 9 лет назад

KevWebsz its literally under the snare drum lol. all he did was flip his snare over and scratch the stick across it.

@KevWebsz 9 лет назад

I know where the spring is on a snare drum.

@carsondrum 9 лет назад

KevWebsz they are called snare wires

@Zykrath 6 лет назад

This still stands as both the most viewed drum off winning performance and the greatest one of all time at that.

@ocbfdog 5 лет назад

ZykMoney Chris Coleman 2001 eclipses, by far.

@mattmooreexperience 7 лет назад

LeBron was made for basketball, this guy was made to work that kit. God lord...

@FatsacksAllday 10 лет назад

at 3:00 do you know how fucken hard that is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@MangoSmoothie16 10 лет назад

Do you know how fucken hard it is do do anything from that solo!!!!! lol

@Lordspaghett 5 лет назад

7 years later and this is still the best performance at a drum off.

@tardfarmstudio 4 года назад

2:44 a ghost hand appears in the bottom right lol

@RogersPhotographyGuilford 5 лет назад

I wouldn't necessarily categorize him as a drummer per se. That's so much more than plain drumming. Artistic Percussionist is maybe a bit more accurate. 2:22 brilliant.

@G_H007 4 года назад

Many years that i watch drumoff's finalists videos and this one is one of the best performance for me. Musically and technically, it feel like an history ! Great job Juan Carlos Mendoza

@enjoybrad81 10 лет назад

Is he in a band? I really want to listen to that band...

@JuanCarlitoMendoza 10 лет назад

Actually working on a Trio Album this year with some monster musicians! Will keep you posted! Or you can go to my facebook page at facebook(dot)com/juancarlitomendoza for all the news updates! Thanks again for the love!

@enjoybrad81 10 лет назад

Juan Carlos Mendoza Thank you, Juan! Look forward to it!

@JuanCarlitoMendoza 10 лет назад

Thanks so much!!!!! I really appreciate it!! Hope all is well. If you get a chance check out www.carlitomendoza.com/lessons you might dig some stuff there :)

@sotoyogi 10 лет назад

Juan Carlos Mendoza what drum set were you using? Great job by the way

@JuanCarlitoMendoza 10 лет назад

From what I remember I think that drumset was a Tama Bubinga. I think that was it!

@philipgregorysougles1744 9 лет назад

Dude you are fantastic! Incredible musicality! Please look out for your health as drums can be very challenging for the cardio and a few extra pounds won't help

@JuanCarlitoMendoza 9 лет назад

Hey man thank you so much for that response. I'm actually changing my lifestyle now and am losing weight as we speak. I've been very concerned with my health as well. I just let myself go unfortunately and life got a little in the way (EXCUSES I know), but I'm definitely trying to get back on track. I will keep you posted on my weight loss journey and again thank you for your concern. Really means the world to me! :)

@philipgregorysougles1744 9 лет назад

Juan Carlos Mendoza That's great news! I know it's tough but you'll see the benefits right away. You're an amazing artist and you should be able to concentrate only on your art. Greetings from Athens, Greece!

@keithberns5 9 лет назад

Juan Carlos Mendoza outstanding, how long have you been drumming?

@JuanCarlitoMendoza 9 лет назад

About 25 years or so now... geez I feel old now hahahah

@bbs1 9 лет назад

Juan Carlos Mendoza i literaly watch this at least every 2 days.... i just cant stop. this really is (and im not asslicking in any way right now) one of the greatest drum solos that i've ever seen. and ive seen many. what are your influences for drumming juan? and do you think its possible for as a metal drummer (like me; 4years playing) to ever reach this level of complexity while playing?

@theunknownman2706 7 лет назад

I've lost count how many times I've watched this. So crisp and clean, and the Octapad used to enhance the piece instead of overpowering it through over use. A masterpiece...

@leedanielisla2440 5 лет назад

2:00 and I was hooked into him

@manofculture8666 8 лет назад

Where are all the octopad haters???

@manofculture8666 8 лет назад

*Octapad

@i11z 8 лет назад

I love the Ocotpad, just bought one

@HorologicRannygazoo 8 лет назад

Because he would have won that year with or without the Octopad. I think Brandon is the only finalist who would have made it past the regional level last year without the Octopad.

@isasireyes2257 8 лет назад

The problem is not the Octapad. The problem is the ABUSE of the Octapad.

@dzre2087 8 лет назад

I LOVE the octapad. Let me show them all how to NOT USE IT IN SUCH A CHEESY (and deliberately UNpercussive) way.

@rschmidt9495 Год назад

It’s 2022 and I’m just now watching this and I’m floored by this performance.

@Marta1Buck 7 лет назад

my brain cant catch what's going on.

@stevericardo_drummer 2 года назад

This was so inspiring to watch.

@YoungBenji 8 лет назад

1:44 got me like.....

@thatguygeo249 7 лет назад

Absolutely phenomenal! This is pure skill that was earned through practice and refining of technique.

@amerchioles1113 10 лет назад

3:51 SQUIRREL

@blumetech99 11 лет назад

I wish we could go back to the good ol' days when the drum off didn't always have a lot of the octapad. Now don't get me wrong I love the octapad, but I just think it's used too much in these competitions....MORE COWBELL!!

@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 5 лет назад

Look up the handmade, handheld ones from.Africa. Those have a REALLY gorgeous tone.