Shania Twain "That Don't Impress Me Much" - Elijah Wood Drum Cam - Barretos, Brazil 2018 

@Déjà Siku you have no clue what you're talking about

I agree and disagree with you at the same time. I think what you described is what makes a good drummer. But if you ask me then the greatest drummers serve the song not only by staying in the pocket, but by expanding upon them WITHOUT going overboard and butchering the song in the process. Don't get me wrong, this is great drumming, but I'd prefer someone with a more eccentric playstyle, since that makes the entire song more interesting.

@@flops0317 I don't disagree with your point, however I'm simply pointing out that MOST of the general public DOESN'T understand the value of this type of drumming.. Oddly enough though, the general public BUYS this approach overwhelmingly.. Compare the worldwide sales figures of Shania Twain, AC/DC and Def Leppard (yes, all produced by Mutt) to Rush, Dream Theater, Zappa or ANY of the blast drummer bands sales of the day.. They're ALL fabulous but there is enormous value in drummers that do what Elijah is doing on the Shania gig.. In fact, Elijah can and has done both, ask HER what the better job is..

@@carlbamburg7439 Well yeah, thats fair

Or maybe, you know, it's subjective.

Ya he’s a really good drummer

@@codyh7826 yes SHE is

I dug it too. Play it all the time !!!!!

Same xD

Get some pussy buddy. It’s one of the easiest drum covers there is smh. You’re down bad

Exactly!!! I've been recording/performing music since 1990 and she is freakin' awesome!!!

But it’s the basics of drumming right?

Especially snare base

Jeremyxx, you're a liar. No real drummer plays like that. Fake drummers do. That's not drumming, it's pretense and bimbo stuff.

Yes, she has it all over Twain.

You kinda right about THIS....not her....not him....but this.

This dude was such a weak drummer he had to dress up like a chic to get attention LMFAO!!!

I'm a metalhead too, and you are damn right!

@@MeandtheOwls She's the kind of drummer you want in a Rock band regardless of if you're the spectator or in the band itself!!! How can anyone not smile watching her and start rocking along with her! Her attitude is infectious!

I think that’s the Key. That’s what’s missing in most other drummers.

Yep- great video: exactly as advertised

Mutt Lange single-handedly changed the trajectory of rock music. Groups like AC/DC, Def Leppard, Foreigner, Shania Twain, The Cars, are just a few launched into stardom by Mutt Lange. Rarely a harsh word about his demanding perfection. Everyone trusted him and did as asked. A young Joe Elliot from Def Leppard was pushed to sing at an octave or two higher than he thought he could, did it just to get Mutt of his case. The resulting vocals are the trademark Joe Elliot we hear today. No one sings it better than Joe Elliot.

Is this the audio she listen in her earphones?

Really?

You have to admit that a lot of Shania Twain's songs sound alike, and the drum part may be easy to play technically, but watching Elijah bang on those things with such energy, strength and happiness just warms my heart.

Lol it’s only doing a 4:4 basic back beat. Very repetitive and boring

@@dennisbrown2106 I know what you mean; but I'm not convinced you appreciate that some people can play boring 4/4 lots better than others ... This was a masterful example of a craftsperson executing the craft they were paid for. Anyone can draw an approximation of a circle - but good artists do this do much better... Just a boring round circle. This was absolutely Pro. I'm a Vinnie fan myself ... Bonham is often boring , Buddy Rich leaves me cold ... Sometimes less is more.

@@dennisbrown2106 exactly. Not to be too funny, "this don't impress me much". I can't help but think she's playing with Twain solely because she's a chick who plays halfway decent. Maybe she has more skills this, but every video is her playing the simplest bits over and over and over. Good on her getting the gig I guess.

@@dennisbrown2106 "a person who puts others down may have low self-esteem..."

HE...

*he

@@FartSmucker You might be right. I don't know

@@justincase7937 You might be right. I don't know

She is enjoying every second of it.

Well, this is not Death Metal. Playing this type of beats, stiff like a 2x4, doesn't necessitate that much effort to be consistent. Judging by this performance alone, she's only playing basic stuff that most people that can hold a beat can play. So let's be honest here, she got the gig because 1- She's hot and looks good on a stage, sex sells. 2- She can hold a steady beat and get out of way. Some people here don't bitch because she's bad, they bitch because she's displaying very average skills and because she is showing off with a drumcam for the world to see. People think the skills displayed on this video doesn't warrant to be highlighted by a drumcam. And yes, the title was clickbait, I was curious to see the hobbit play drums.

It does. Doing what she does here is on a WHOLE other level from being technically proficient in playing death metal. Technically amazing and even world class show-drummers are a dime a dozen, but drummers like her are really rare. It's a reason she got the gig. Yeah, it probably didn't hurt her job chances that she had a modicum of good looks (if it even is a she, I have no idea to be honest), but there's a reason why fat old guys get gigs just like these as well. They know how to do it.

@@CarcPazu Maybe you could do with researching a little further back in Elijah's career with Shania...

A brief note from Elijah: “You may notice my appearance has changed a little bit. I recently came out publicly as transgender in January of 2018 and am beginning to hone my androgyny in the public light for the first time in my life-embracing both the male and female sides of me and choosing to start 2018 with confidence and authenticity. People have called me both "he" and "she" in my journey-and to that end, you can call me whatever you so desire. For one of the first times in my life, I am whole heartedly excited for what the future holds for me. Live authentically, people. You only get one life.”

That right he with Shania he can't be messing up at all cuz he cant get on a bigger stage that's Shania every boy that was a teen in the 90s fanatics

Hopefully, Twain wises up and brings Elia back. While she improved as the 2023 tour went on, Lamson is nowhere near the power pocket drummer Elia is. Nor does she comprehend cymbal playing.

Same. Wow.

Eliah.Eres fenomenal.ALC CR

Me gusta tu toque o sea tu manera de tocar la nateriaALCCR

He....

CptKnuffel every one thinks they’re a good drummer until they throw some clicks in their ears. Then they realize just how much they should have practiced to a click for years

Thanks :D Keep an ear out for JR's new album, Wired for Madness!! I'm on Drop Twist and Perpetual Shine.... the prog stuff keeps me going...

@@ElijahWoodMusic Absolutely! Love JR too (and Dream Theater). You guys rock. Keep it up!

More steady than a click track ... impressive indeed!

@@wimve4719 there's a backing track here, the hi hat especially

It's EXACTLY as simple as it sounds lol.

Even singing is not just simple ;P

Oh, good. Another fucking expert issuing approval. Shania and the entourage must be doing back-flips.

I was at the same show and have been a follower ever since. The fan favorite drummer of the year award from Modern Drummer magazine was so deserving. Amazing to find out that Elia is doing pyrotechnics this year. I dumped my tickets for this yrs show when I learned of the drummer change. Hoping it reverts for the 2024 residency shows. It's like a bad dream watching the current videos.

BC Drummer: However, for the sake of accuracy, 'she' (the drummer in this video) IS actually a guy. Professional musician - Absolutely. . .but nonetheless male, not female :(

142horizon lol whoa you are right I was protecting a female I thought was getting sexist comments. In any case the drumming comment stands. Thx for the update to my comments!

I totally agree with you BC Drummer completely!!! HEEELZ YesSsS well said!! The morons that commented any negative on this, CLEARLY N OBVIOUSLY DONT KNOW JACK ABOUT PLAYING DRUMS!! BET YA ANYONE OF THEM THAT COMMENTED NEGATIVE ABOUT HER PERFORMANCE, HAVE A DEAD IN THE WATER FLAT FLAT FLAT STEADY BEAT, N HAVE NO CLUE WHAT IM EVEN TALKIN BOUT TOO, MORONS!! THIS IS TOP NOTCH PROFESSIONAL DRUMMING AND DRUMMER!!! Guess we know where those idiots will never get to , ... Awesome comment my man!!!! 👍👍👍👍N PERFECTION FROM A TOP LEVEL MUSICIAN!!!

"He's"

Ya he was a beast when he played as a dude also

@@codyh7826 Not sure why their gender is a thing here... Their drumming ability is not based on whether they are male or female 🤦‍♂️

@@esspeecy Amen to that. 👏

The video isn't about Shania. It's about Elijah. Ahd Elijah (she) is definitely an amazing woman :D

@@atlantic_love Calm down, Karen.

@@jirky015 Try a new meme, you dip

He delivered because is a HE !

@@fidodido664 Elijah doesn't care whether you refer to him/ her as he or she (made that pretty clear on the website).

Lite brain will make an ignorance of a masterpiece , as a bliss . Well , she could've play like this ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FDbv63IrC-0.html

@@freqnlodown First world problems for coddled millenials

@@petegrusky2715 WTF, you can't compare progressive metal to Shania Twain :DDDDDDDDDD

Not a her.

*his. Guess Shania couldn’t get an actual awesome female drummer. Honestly, it’s just embarrassing. It’s just another job taken by what should be a woman’s, with a man who thinks he’s a chick. It’s awful.

@@eldiablort1461 stay mad bb

@@CaliPnL 👏👏👏

Preach! 🙏🏻

@@ElijahWoodMusic Hi Elijah. Thanks for the response. I have been making a living playing drums for 20 plus years. When i first started out i played on a few cruise ships, traveled in both coasts etc. In the past few years started playing pretty decent theaters etc. I think players have no clue what its like to have to be consistent and deal with being on the road and the whole ball of wax. I have never toured with any big acts and maybe i will have the opportunity one day but it takes a lot to perform on that scale and you did a great job. Just an FYI. If your interested i also host a music internet tv show called In Tune. I interview pro performers that are out on the scene making things happen for themselves. If your interested in checking out my interviews you can go to: www.rvntv.tv and scroll down to the entertainment category and look for my In Tune show tile and click on it. I am not sure where your located (I live in South Jersey) but if your in the area i would like to do an interview with you if you were up for it. Either way keep up the great work and great playing!

Well, she is absoulutely no John Robinson .. Technique or speed has nothing to do with how good a drummer you are. Finess and and groove on the other hand.. She does not sound like a pro drummer like JR.Robinson, Manu Cache, steve Gadd or Jeff Porcaro. Usually hired guns raise the quality of the band and really lock in with the bass player. She plays 4/4 like a high school rock band drummer...

@@Lesbisk1000this music is functioning well with her. So whats your point. Do you blame the drummer of ACDC not to be like Dave Weckl?

Ramses Pyramidenverleih that’s the point. The music don’t flow well with this drummer. If she would hire eg. Carlock who have much better time and groove ..that would raise the quality of the music. This drummer don’t do that. He is boring and don’t drive the music like a good session drummer would..

First time I have seen her play and thought the same things, prob not the best example of her skills in this vid but it seems she has done her homework and has a few notches on her sticks many others would envy.

@@richardcox8409 “Not the best example of their skills”? Lol You certainly don’t know anything about drumming, do you? Listen to the previous drummers.

That's a man out yes, he's a good drummer.

@@richardcox8409 That's a man. Please tell me that's your real name!

@@derekjolliffe8467 Lol >> Dick Cox

Exactly 😂

You are full of surprises Master Baggins.

@@justicemoody 😂😂😂

@@justicemoody you’re a wizard Frodo! Oh wait.

Hahahahahaha

Does Grohl better than Grohl

She that was a he !!

@@Kt-ro2fm DO YOU REALLY CARE ?

@@Kt-ro2fm And.......? She's damn good on the drums!

It's a man.

Elijah’s a really solid drummer, but they’re probably using a click track through the IFBs like most big production shows do these days.

My words exactly! Love it!

that she was born a he

Actually, that’s what a Real drummer does. Check out Are Jay of Hailstorm; John Bonham, Buddy Rich, Ginger Baker, (Creme), Mike Cosgrove (Alien Ant Farm), Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Neil Peart (Rush), Robbie McIntosh (AWB), Phil Collins, Don Brewer (Grand Funk RR), Jeff Porcaro (Toto)

Especially when it's pre-recorded. That takes commitment.

@@geoffchown1850 true, musicians often freestyle certain riffs but it seems this band is on point

Effort isn't required for this though lol

Yes very elementary drumming for this genre of music. She’s solid af though lol

Czy ona tak naprawdę jest kobietą....

He

@@caperboy1169 trans

@@Omertahun still a he tho. Also a good drummer. But still a he.

Shania appreciates a good musician.

Yeah I like not hearing her voice too.

Thank you 🙏🏻

And a backing track hi-hat/shaker/tambourine to make sure they don't lose tempo...

@@OU81TWO If they wanted assistance keeping tempo they'd use a click track, just like many other bands.

@@DeathStarLuke Constant 1/8th notes on a highhat is a click track. It's the easiest to follow.

@@OU81TWO Ok, I guess I didn't equate what you said to being a click track. My bad.

You know it’s a guy right?

This is a guy. Once again, women still Living under the patriarchy lol.

A female drummer with a third stick and tiny moraccas. Plays damn good though. Keep on rocking woods.

It's a manbian

Except the fact that is a GUY.

sounds unnatural and tacky.

The drums for this song are extremely rudimentary

Hits like a man... is a man.

Actually this sucks. here is what a god drummer sounds like: Performance Spotlight: Jojo Mayer ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gKve3TyC0Sk.html

dsvet 🎵Heyyyyy jealousy, hey jealousy....🎶

Drums and bass guitar.

@@jody024 there is no I team

@J024 it isnt called "Rythm Section" for nothing

Like Phil Rudd.

When she !

DKTGSupport nope. It’s a guy

@@wilfordgrimley4339 She's not confused. I think you might be.

It's easy when you're not doing anything difficult

Wilford Grimley the average punter doesn’t really care about polyrhythms or weird timings. They want to be entertained.

@@loudmuthas enjoy your pride parade dude

Wilford Grimley so that’s your problem.

@@wilfordgrimley4339 And what touring shows are you working on? Get back to your drumkit in your mothers basement.

It's a man

@@daniellepavone5598 no

That is how it sounds from where the drummer sits.

@@GraemeMurphy LMAO!

Well, more than likely, the audio for this video was a feed mixed by the monitor engineer, which is typically tailored to what musicians wish to hear while playing thanks to widespread use of in-ear monitors.

is that what the drummer is hearing thu her in-ear headphones ? I thought she may want to hear a little bit of Shania in case she starts to riff ?

@@wilson2455 Quite often musicians don't want any of the live vocals. I've done monitor engineering on some big stages and most of the time the only people that actually want vocals are the vocalists themselves.

Ha! We normaly are.

Because we are!!!!! Bassists are a close second, that's why they always hang out by the drums!!!! We're usually talking shit, or joking!

We are!!!!

Typically we are!

*He 😀

That’s a dude, dude.

This isn’t the actor but a cute Drummer with the same name

Thank you.

@@ElijahWoodMusic You are VERY welcome and you keep pounding those skins I absolutely love your style and skills!

@eds9c1 Thank you my friend! There is absolutely NO reason for anyone to have said anything negative about Elijah's performance here. I think we know the real reason why they were being so negative, some came out and said it. I have looked at Elijah's older video's and compared them with her newer ones, I hope my feelings are correct, she has finally come into her own, she finally feels complete. She looks so much happier now and is more energetic. I wish nothing but the greatest amount of success for her both professionally and personally. And let me tell ya something else, she has one helluva kick in her drums!! Now that could be the mic setup but I don't think so, I think she just has that much power!! The way she hits those drums reminds me of Bonzo (John Bonham of Led Zeppelin). She has the same furiousity and precision he had. Very few drummers energize me like Elijah does, how can you watch her and not feel energetic and happy? I saw Shania's other drummer and while he too was good, he did not have the same persona as Elijah.

@Ron Just Ron, I totally agree!

🤣....You don't need lessons to play like this 🤣

@@poohead8022 her timing is impeccable, her fills are perfect for the song, and she’s getting PAID to be on stage with Shania Twain. who cares if what she’s doing isn’t complex.

@@seb4376 Also......She has testicles.....

@@seb4376 I wasn't talking trash. I just find it funny sometimes that there's people that actually believe you need lessons in order to play an instrument. Some people don't know you can teach yourself. That's all.

@@seb4376 Sorry if I hurt your feelings