Tony Royster Jr. playing a solo on the Roland TD-30KV at Sam Ash Music in Torrance, CA. For more drumming videos check out: • John Tempesta / Charli... For Drum Corps / Drumline vids check out: / 308399349249405
I google Tony Royster Jr every couple of months when I think I'm getting better at drumming just to remind myself of how far I have to go. Love this guy.
I say best ever. A lot of the older generation argues with me on that. They all want to say Neil Pert, or Buddy Rich, don't get me wrong, it's a tough comparison, but Tony Royster Jr plays all types of music so well. Hard to say he's not the best ever in my opinion.
There are so many amazing drummers, and you can't say that one is the best of the best. rired2005 has mentioned a lot of incredible musicians and there are many more greats like Billy Cobham, Virgil Donati, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, Gavin Harrison, Steve Gadd, Terry Bozio and many many more of them who are amazing, and all of them developed their own unique style, so the only thing you can do is to listen all of them as much as you can, enjoy and try to learn something new
At 61 I def qualify as the "older generation." You won't get any argument from me, at least regarding these top drawer young cats doing their thing vs the older crew. Drumming and music has progressed enormously, and NONE of the older players would hold a candle to the current generation of drummers. I saw Buddy Rich in his prime, knew what I was listening to, and also listen to the current crop of slingers. Buddy, Elvin Jones, Krupa, Morello, etc. were cool, FOR THER TIME. Current Prog, Djent, etc., guys are just at a whole other level in technique and creativity. The use of odd meters, polyrhythms, and modern double bass kick work is just OUT THERE today. I would add Benny Greb, Matt Garstka, and Mike Portnoy to the list of awesome current talents. All of these guys make me feel great about the current state and future direction of kickass drumming.
A one of a kind drummer , speed , tempo but who really understands melody and the emotion of a tune . Jazz, hip hop or pop, he bis there and solid as the rock of Gibralter.
The fact that everybody in the room is picking up their jaws from the floor or beaming with excitement is a real testament to how much of a beast this guy really is.
What I find great about this is Tony shows how drumming can be about more than just keeping time. If you set a kit up, whether electronic or traditional, to suit your ear, you can really make it sing. Changing the order/arrangement of your toms so they're not simply high to low in tone, or setting cymbals in a manner where chords come into play as you cascade from left to right, can really expand your kit's range. I just think that's cool, is all.
i think tony's one of the greatest just because of his musical awareness combined with his incredible chops. he always knows where he's coming from and where he is in a musical context. i don't really know how to explain it. fuck it.
I'm convinced tony thinks in only bars and measurements. The way he completes phrases is godly no matter how complex the rhythm he imposed on himself is.
Tony might just be the most well rounded drummer i have ever seen! He has everything..chops, speed, technique and an unbelievable sense of groove and timing. i honestly don't think there is anything he couldn't play:) You can definitely tell this is what he was born to do! Im actually glad he's playing rap..his near perfect sense of groove is perfect for it and obviously he really doesn't have anything to prove as you can see in this video. He is obviously very VERY good! Keep join' Tony! You're truly an inspiration!
DRUMMING IS A DISCIPLINE, THAT TAKES MANY HOURS OF PRACTICE. WITH EACH ACCOMPLISHMENT COMES A NEW CHALLENGE. I KNOW, I HAVE BEEN PRACTICING FOR MANY YEARS. NEVER GET BORED....ALWAYS A NEW CHALLENGE.......ALWAYS LEARNING SOMETHING NEW....THUS WATCHING THESE VIDEOS......SEARCHING,WATCHING,LEARNING......PRACTICING AGAIN AND AGAIN.....
To the guy that called him a rap/hip hop drummer SHUT THE ...u ignorant.... he was on tour playing beside Dennis chambers when he was 7, doing tony William solos that u probably still haven't learned. Educate ur self. He plays rap hip hop cause after he learned EVERYTHING ELSE he decided he wanted to do something fun but being that he's the best drummer in his age bracket he choose the show that would still pay his worth or at least close too it, thus JayZ is currently presenting him on stage.
Tony owns it all, modulations, subdivisions, technique and musicality, its like he is a transparent window and the Goddess can speak whatever she likes in whatever language without limitation !
They did that for people who don't know him. It is what it is. Not everyone knows EVERYONE in every single genre of music no matter how great they are.
I would be amazed as it is if I heard most of the beats Royster Jr. plays here from a drum program or machine. This guy is on his own level as far as drumming, no question about it.
The most impressive part of this was around 9:39 - 9:50. Tony has insane control of time and where the groove is! Just look at people's reactions (the guy to his left, and the dude in the red shirt), their faces say it all!
Damn, Tony Royster is absolutely a monster on the drums.. I really like his style of playing; he has just so much control, coordination and speed! He also uses the TD-30KV in a great way! I'm using the TD-30KV myself and I actually made a video on my channel about the Effects in the TD-30KV, so if you want you can check my channel. However, Tony is just amazing and I will keep watching his videos over and over again..
I played the TD-30KV at BIG DUDES MUSIC STORE here in Kansas City, Missouri it was wonderful to here all of the effects. I really love the bounce on the electric heads I love it.
I have a feeling it would be like trying to read an instruction booklet from a different language... his technical skill is so incredible! I would give just about anything to be able to play 1/4 as well as he plays.
Royster is a beast and seeing as this is a solo performance, he can get 'carried away'. Watch some of his performances with bands and artists and you'll see he knows exactly what he's doing
yes that is very true, his talent far exceeds music like jay z. but the recognition for getting to play for one of the most relevant and popular people in the music industry today is a big feat considering how little you see a truly talented musician in the mainstream.
I use the different drum kits and effects on my TD- 20 on stage pretty frequently. You have to really immerse yourself in the v-drum way and take the time to incorporate it into your music to make it worth it.
I must totally disagree.. rap/hiphop bands are usually badass. think of Rihannas, Aguileras, Jacksons etc The only thing is they re hidden behind singers acting and lip synch
Guido Bottazzo I don't generally see Rap/Hip-hop musicians playing, as you said they're hidden behind the lead. But I am sure most of them are not any less talented then any one else.
Yeah, I have to disagree as well man. Some of the best musicians I've known prefer this type of work. It is too bad you don't get the explosiveness out of it.
today i've played electronic drums for the first time and first i was skeptical about them. But in 10 minutes i was absolutely into em. Its an absolutely different thing. Try it
Amen! lol, but tbh these are the kind of videos that humble you when you start getting ahead of yourself, but also give you a sense of motivation to push further once youve been humbled
what kind of store doesn't let you try their instruments (within reason of course). I would never go to such stores. My local store let my try their electronic drums for a whole hour! Peace!
You can hear the kick clearer here than when he's on an acoustic kit, that's for sure. Definitely interesting to hear what his feet are doing more specifically.
