Incredible artist (Larry Wright) in New York Metro Subway Station playing drums on buckets like hell. Recorded in November 2006, good quality! 6 Minutes performance! Great beats, really groovin'...!!!
let there be no question, larry wright is an absolute boss. he is by far the most talented drummer to play ever the NYC streets, there is no one quite like him. as a drummer of almost 3 decades, I am constantly in complete awe of his unbelievably outrageous talents. larry wright is the bucket king of the world.
Larry Wright is consistently credited as the original (and still the best and most famous) bucket drummer. Since the 1970s, Larry has appeared in numerous movies, music videos, television shows and commercials, and a Tony-award winning Broadway musical (Bring Da Noise Bring Da Funk) that was built around Larry Wright and his talents, and now you can check out Larry’s first and only album at itunes.apple.com/us/album/bucket-drums-street-musicians/id1059232658 with a band of musicians including RobOnBass and Lock and Adam Power, an album that received international critical acclaim, from Guitar for the Practicing Musician Magazine that described it as a "model of musicianship", Modern Drummer Magazine said “This album is a primer on how musicians might collaborate in a perfect world”, Bass Magazine (Japan) exclaimed “An unparalleled performance that will leave you awestruck, RobOnBass is a virtuoso on the bass”, Bass Frontiers Magazine offered “Robert Turley (a.k.a. RobOnBass) is a very gifted musician, the album features great cover tunes as well as some outstanding original compositions, every song is entertaining and strong”, Guitar World Magazine shouted “a jazz/hip hop fusion with heavy funky beats!”, and URB Magazine trumpeted “Innovative!”, and of the cover songs Bass Player Magazine wrote “Great arrangements of great songs”, and of the original songs, Guitar Player Magazine declared “Tough, Funky & Fluent…R.O.B.’s original compositions are very unusual and exciting,feature uncanny two-handed independence, and expand the bass’ scope”.
I've had the pleasure (though pleasure seems like an understatement for something so invigorating and amazing) of seeing him live before, but later I've been thinking, does he just improvise and make up these beats up as he goes along or what? He's phenomenal though, and despite seeing him in summer when it's stifling hot in the subway stations, it was very tempting not to get on the subway when it came, as I really just wanted to stay and watch him for hours!
amazing!!! I was fortunate enough to see him on a trip to New York a while back! and I just stood there in total amazement!! He is THE most talented person on face of this earth! just pure talent! love him!
Haha, I am not kidding -- everyday when I come home, or are at school I listen to Larry Wright here at youtube. Instead of all famous artists' music that contains so many different instruments and, or singing, I choose Larry Wrights "wild" drumming, damn! I can't dance or whatsoever but his drumming makes you unable to sit still!
I was so blessed to have seen this guy live while I was in NYC. Hopefully when I permanetly move there, I'll see him again. I didn't know he was so well known, when I first saw him, all I knew was I was enchanted and he was hands down the best, most talented, and entertaining drummer I had ever seen in my 17 years of life!
whole thing is amazing. Fucking fantastic. this guy prooves so much the whole world is a drum kit, and REAL live music still exists, its just finding it. Brilliant.
I can only imagine the dedication to reach that skill and blazing speed level as well as the musicality he has and nutrition he must have to be able to play at that speed for that long requires alot of endurance and a healthy person and judging by the look of him he definately works out and gets his protein in. . Awesome drummer here !
Larry, you are like a force of nature. I don't know how generous the people of NYC are but someone with your talent would be generously appreciated in Melbourne, Australia. Please bring your wife for a working holiday and find out.
Ok, this like the 1000:th time I watch Larry Wright and it's still as good as the 1:st time I watched it, no it's EVEN BETTER!OMG! THIS IS SICK, IT DRIVES YOU CRAZY! Gives energy like LSDx1000! I MISS WORDS TO DESCRIBE THIS!
i saw bucket drummers on 3rd st. santa monica and looked up here on youtube. this guy TOTALLY took things to the next level! that tribal dark beat was so badass! it's amazing how he manipulates such distinct sounds from simple things. this guy rocks!
This man always makes me happy. I love drums and he can play very good. I've saw some videos where he played, but i want more and more and more..... :)
people just walking by like nothing is happening. that right there is the spirit of music and art. it shows that you dont have to use the standard instrument to produce something that is amazing
Hes got to be the worlds best drummer, well hes the best I have ever seen. Hope he finally makes a million dollars out of this, if he doesnt then its a great injustice.
