John Bonham's Drum Sound With Led Zeppelin | Recreating Iconic Drum Sounds

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Bonham is often referred to as one of the best drummers ever. His playing and especially his drum sound have gained him the status of a legend. It's about time to add an episode about Led Zeppelin's drum master to our Recreating Iconic Drum Sounds series and pay tribute to his highly influential carreer.
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00:00 Intro
00:30 Who is Bonham?
01:41 The Original
02:22 Recreation Process
08:21 Black Dog (Recreation Performance)
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Drum Kit:
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Finish: Black Sparkle
Bass Drum: 26x14
Toms: 14x10, 16x16, 18x16
Snare: 14x6.5 Ludwig Supraphonic
Cymbals:
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15" 2002 Sound Edge Hihat
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18" 2002 Crash
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24" 2002 Ride
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Microphones:
Bassdrum: AKG D12 (reso)/ Sennheiser MD 421 batter)
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Snare: Shure SM 57
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Room: M 160
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@ArtOfDrumming 2 жыл бұрын

We created a full video on how Pascal mixed this video. You can watch it for free here: artofdrumming.com/courses/mixing-iconic-drum-sounds

@stratcat3216 2 жыл бұрын

Damned good.. I love his kick sound.. all you need are muscles the size of Jon's and you're a stand-in! (he was sooo powerful) Cheers. Good vid.

@alquimistadrum7030 Жыл бұрын

Y el solo que, eres un farsante perdedor ni sabes tocar

@StrappingYoungLadam 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely nailed the sound. My favorite thing about Bonham's sound is how different it was to what everyone else was doing that era. The 70s had a lot of very dampened short and fat sounding drums. Then Bonham comes in and does the exact opposite with explosive wide open drums.

@giullianomartini 2 жыл бұрын

Bonham had a little bit of jazzy sound drums and i really like that aspect.

@ArtOfDrumming 2 жыл бұрын

💯

@Osoch 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Also, long live SYL!

@mikegutsch5769 2 жыл бұрын

@@giullianomartini Sonny Payne ( Count Basie)was likely one of Bonzo's biggest influences.

@obiwan5999 2 жыл бұрын

It's also how Bonham, hit them, even though this drum sound is wicked close, the feel isn't close at all.

@bigdaddy812 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most iconic drumming is the shuffle on “fool in the rain”

@jimmyhartmanbass 2 жыл бұрын

The Bernard “Purdie Shuffle”

@AnthonyWilliams-ew3wp 2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyhartmanbass Certainly that was where Bonham started, but I think he took it a little further. His work on that song is metronomic.

@frankyfingers068 2 жыл бұрын

That was my first choice too!

@deadshot4245 Жыл бұрын

@@jimmyhartmanbass To me there are three on that mountain. Bernard Bonham and Porcaro

@ogredad55 2 жыл бұрын

I am very impressed by the ability of this young drummer! I'm 71 years old and I'm still learning. This is so awesome! Thanks!

@_-_Michael_-_ 2 жыл бұрын

Finaly!!!! Someone playing Rock and Roll the way Bonham did on record!!! Thank you!!! OMG Finalllyyy!!!!

@Dywrektor 2 жыл бұрын

I've never seen drum covers of Rock & Roll doing that kick drum pattern the way it was originally recorded. I'm so finally happy to see this was not left out here!

@felipeclaps4649 2 жыл бұрын

Smooth and dinamic ghost notes on the snare, the way it is! Congrats!

@juliesnow5542 2 жыл бұрын

Actually, it’s wrong. The last figure is in 7/8.

@m42037 2 жыл бұрын

Not live, only studio

@deesee2008 2 жыл бұрын

@@juliesnow5542 How do you mean 7/8 ? It’s a Chuck Berry/ Little Richard kind of guitar intro put to drums.

@ThomZek 2 жыл бұрын

This is what you call “dedication”. Well done, as usual !

@ArtOfDrumming 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@fheering 2 жыл бұрын

I was not expecting the When the Levee Breaks “bonus” at the end! Caught me off guard and made me grab my harmonica to play along! Great video, loved every second of it.

@rickleblanc8900 Жыл бұрын

Ya that sounded amazing ! The Levee drum sound bang-on !

@ChannelingJohnBonham 2 жыл бұрын

Bonham didn't like close mic'ing of the drums. To really get Bonham's sound you just need a few room mics and properly tuned drums. It's really not that difficult.

@user-ek2go3tw1u 6 ай бұрын

Yes !!!!! ROCK N ROLL isn't deferential equations haha.....it's not difficult and john didn't spend all day in a ROOM TRYING TO GET A SOUND...jimmy did mostly due to his PRODUCTION skills..but zeppelin partied hard and jimmy probably didn't drive himself crazy in a room...shit they went to the PUB always foruuh pint or two!!!!!!

@stevegrantley378 26 күн бұрын

You have to be Bonham to sound like Bonham 🤷‍♂️

@davidddrums 22 күн бұрын

The Glyn Johns mic setup will get you that sound.

@ChannelingJohnBonham 20 күн бұрын

@@davidddrums Glyn didn't use distance miking as much as his brother Andy did. That's the key and why the drums sound different on 1 compared to 2 onward.

@steventhreinen5158 Жыл бұрын

It is amazing how that young man creates a sound which emulates John Bonham. I love it 😀

@elehnez5732 10 ай бұрын

Sounds pretty familar 😅. "In my time of dying" is my absolute favourite drum sound and performance. How Bonham designed own patterns for each seperate part and grooves along while keeping the tension till the end after exploding in long and unexpected fills and finally gets back into the Intro groove! Goosebumps!

@karlmonet 2 жыл бұрын

Triplets and overall sound of Bonham's drumming on Good Times Bad Times is definitely my favorite Led Zeppelin.

@TexasWatchman 2 жыл бұрын

That was an exact match! I've heard those tunes a million times and I couldn't tell any difference. Masterfully done!

@rafimohammad9168 2 жыл бұрын

I made a searching for your John Bonham series long before this video uploaded and, God, it sounds good.

@CammieBuckeye 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant. I'm watching this at work and I had to pause because I was getting a little emotional. Zeppelin is one of my favorite bands and seeing the time and effort you guys put into this video got me choked up a bit. When you put the bowler hat on to start the live drumming test, I smiled through some tears. Love this video so much. Thank you.

@sportingmeme3606 2 жыл бұрын

Wow !!! This is my suggest before !! Thank you Brother ArtOfDrumming wish all of the best for this channel✌️

@bobette5 2 жыл бұрын

Nailed it all the way. Really interesting in depth recreation. Thanks for sharing this information

@eDWICHt 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! The chugging ghost note 8ths on the snare for Rock'n'Roll! Also: Incredible playing and engineering! As per usual. (;

@amandaleeborchert3745 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing to watch the set-up tricks and tips. Brilliant drumming as always...pure perfection. Thank you for sharing guys! Have an awesome day!🌹

@EricB07 2 жыл бұрын

Listen to Yoyoka's Bonham drumming.....you ain't heard nothing yet....

@linusfriissigurd5796 2 жыл бұрын

the amount of effort that goes into these videos... thank you for this!

@Kober98 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Pascal's take on When the Levee Breaks is amazing!

@ArtOfDrumming 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@conroypawgmail 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. It's sooooo good!

@flavy1000 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is!

@not2zen 2 жыл бұрын

Very good reproduction, you killed it. It’s really hard to replicate Bonham and his iconic sound, you did him a solid!

@jonahsingh4436 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this so so long u guys did a great job thank you

@lornestein7248 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed it. Well done Pascal. You're amazing..

@mdiegom19 2 жыл бұрын

What a video!!! Well done man. Really amazing job, congrats!

@SirZaydenOfNapier10 2 жыл бұрын

That was awesome. Absolutely perfect. Keep up the great work, guys.

@fejneerg 8 ай бұрын

Great job! Best video I've seen on this, with a lot of necessary information from some of the older videos.

@charlierodgers7637 2 жыл бұрын

These videos are insanely good/accurate! Thanks so much.

@mitzo4526 2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! I’ve been anticipating this video for a while!

@mitzo4526 Жыл бұрын

I actually played Black Dog at a recital and this video and the drum cover helped me a ton. thanks guys

@MBdrummer3288 2 жыл бұрын

Man, you guys NAILED it! I’d say that was spot on. Fantastic sound boys. Well done 👍🏻.

@geoffcowan2384 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job overall. I think the snare should be tuned a little lower, but still everything else was right there especially the rack tom. Pascal never fails to impress. Is there anything he can't do? :)

@Comprezzed 2 жыл бұрын

Yup sounds great but I would just EQ down all the highs. Bonham had a more "muffled" sound probably due to old technology.

@ghettostreamlabs5724 2 жыл бұрын

glad someone else noticed the snare tuning coming in every so slightly high. Literally the only thing that was off at all - and thats pretty dang good IMO.

@koalanectar9382 2 жыл бұрын

Was just about to post the same comment :) Snare maybe a little lower, and include the close mic for a bit of low end proximity effect. Great video though really well done.

@davidadams1800 2 жыл бұрын

@@Comprezzed agreed. bring the bottom head down a bit, and rim shot rim shot rim shot

@4316rodney 2 жыл бұрын

It’s crazy how the second you hear this it’s obvious. Bonham’s snare sounds like a heavyweight boxers left jab.

@badgerbuilds5758 Жыл бұрын

That was a beatiful and moving video. Thank you.

@jeffseabarkrob9213 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite drum solo of all time is Moby Dick. Bonham managed to create harmonics using his kit. Absolutely incredible!

@adamsharples7044 2 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal video, just and amazing recreation. As far as nuances in how the drums were mixed, "In the light" has beautiful sounding drums.

@scout005 2 жыл бұрын

Damn, my new favorite drum channel! Thanks for putting in the time and effort. Well done.

@TweedSuit 2 жыл бұрын

Also it's interesting to note, Bonham used a smaller kit on LZ 1. He didn't get the large Ludwig kit until after LZ toured Vanilla Fudge and saw Carmine's kit.

@ArtOfDrumming 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@vincentquattrocchi7924 7 ай бұрын

Exactly, You hit the nail on the head.🥁

@jamescotton9269 3 ай бұрын

Another great video I subscribed to your channel because of the content and breaking down iconic drum performance.

@mjm5081 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful looking and sounding kit! Nice playing too!

@joek81981 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!! I looked around on KZfaq for a Bonham drum gear video and I didn't find a single one. Aaaaaaaalways pushing the envelope, you guys at AoD.

@cindytappe6486 2 жыл бұрын

Good job! Start to finish. Covered everything very well .

@ArtOfDrumming 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@rhcptribute 2 жыл бұрын

Wow…what a fantastic job you have done there to recreate that sound, absolute magic guys and well done 👍

@morenomatta4787 Жыл бұрын

Very good content and quality work. Thanks.

@sheldondyer871 2 жыл бұрын

YOU DID IT!! YOU SAW MU SUGGESTION YAAAY, YOU GUYS ARE TRULY TRULY AMAZING!!

@PixelFastFood 2 жыл бұрын

The Hendrix of drumming... Great video showcasing his sound! I love that you decided to also add the big gong cymbal in the back, really completes the look!

@iaincunningham7926 2 жыл бұрын

I disagree. Hendrix was more showey. I agree that they both obviously changed how their instruments would be played forever, but in terms of musicality Bonham was brilliant because he knew how to bring energy and sophistication while not overplaying. Many drummers nowadays play the most complex or the most simple thing, not what truly fits the music the best: that was the art of it.

@PixelFastFood 2 жыл бұрын

@@iaincunningham7926 Bonham was pretty showy too I think tho. One of many examples are the times he switched his sticks out for, well, nothing. Ofc Hendrix was more "present" on stage on a whole, but I would argue most guitarists (esp when they also do vocals) are more present than most drummers anyway. Interesting perspective you've got there tho, I was mostly looking at influence and not actual playstyle, didn't even cross my mind first lol.

@iaincunningham7926 2 жыл бұрын

@@PixelFastFood yeah it was a real nitpicky thing I am just a music snob and I like to think about things like that sorry bro lmao

@ryanfulldark2775 Жыл бұрын

This video was incredible! Thanks!

@prezzzrock 2 жыл бұрын

Nailed it!! Excellent work!!

@rosevan5485 2 жыл бұрын

Great effort and work. Thanks for sharing.

@rael1999 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant stuff. Well done and thanks for taking the trouble to put it all together and it online.

@limajuliett3406 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding work! Good times bad times is quite amazing aswell

@jordanswaindrums 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and awesome job on the cover! Hell of a tone and that Supraphonic is a monster snare, I think I need to get one 🙌🏼🥁🍻

@andreaswesterling 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Excellent job done!

@dirtysouthtiger 2 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this one. Awesome! 🤘🏻

@ArtOfDrumming 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@ianisaacs2340 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this!!!!!!!

@synchro505 Жыл бұрын

You guys sure get access to some great goodies. Those drums favored by Bonham were probably quite tricky to find. Beyond fascinating watching the recording process as well. The room effect at the end was especially awesome. Great work.

@ROKZLEON 2 жыл бұрын

A very faithful reproduction! Well done!!! Great series, I appreciate the effort you guys put in to bring us these videos!

@ArtOfDrumming 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@matteocampostrini2770 2 жыл бұрын

that one-mic recording sound at the end of the video was just gorgeous!

@stephenord3403 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 66, wanted a ludwig kit as a kid. To my shock and surprise, mum and dad got me the super classic, I'm still playing them and they sound awesome. JHB was/is my hero. RIP great man

@Pabloyelgroove 2 жыл бұрын

Best drummer of rock all of time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! King John Henry Bonham Thanks for this video guys!

@WizardOfChicamunga 2 жыл бұрын

That was FANTASTIC!!!!

@jkanusky 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video. Great playing 👍

@henryathurmanjr 2 жыл бұрын

i liked your video and drumming...good work!

@musicmannrob Жыл бұрын

Awesome man, love that snare sound!!!

@tdgigital1 2 жыл бұрын

Really missing the squeak king pedal on this one. As always, fantastic work guys!

@southsidejohnny5624 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! You just sparked an old memory. Saved for ages back in the early 80s for a Speed King pedal but it did squeak like mad. Fine when in a live rock band but in quieter bands and venues I once had to borrow olive oil from the venue kitchen to sort it. Forty years later you’ve just reminded me of it.

@normansawatzky4778 2 жыл бұрын

@@southsidejohnny5624 that's awesome! Drummer stories are always great!

@ruanwalters4971 3 ай бұрын

Good video. The base drum can crack walls...love it..good job.

@MrKickaset 2 жыл бұрын

That was spot on Thank You 🙏

@samrubin3219 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive work!

@mk0879vg 2 жыл бұрын

Very good job. Great sound and very good playing.

@ednaldojose8343 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, one of my fav drummers!

@LiquidAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Really fantastic job guys. As a fellow drummer and huge Led Zep fan, I reckon you nailed it. Especially liked the When The Levee Breaks sound and playing, great work! 🤘

@ArtOfDrumming 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man 🤟

@LeonardoLima-nk4fv 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice! Great video! The song “Achilles …” is killer! And of course, the first album as a whole, have a more “raw” but killer Bonham performance!

@nichesound 2 жыл бұрын

Gave me goose bumps!! Growing up a jazz drummer in the 70's, it was always fun to play Zep songs with my buds, and let go!@!@ Johnne in Clallam Bay WA

@klauth_Yksyn Жыл бұрын

Always great sounds guys! 👍

@PedroMau 2 жыл бұрын

Awesomeness would be taking these and create drum samples for each kit and share those with us! 🤘

@demonicsweaters 2 жыл бұрын

sounded great! Those 24" 2002 rides sound so good too!

@TheVampSP 2 жыл бұрын

The tone in When the Levee Breaks!!! PERFECT !!!!!

@user-qw3zt9vl4n 2 жыл бұрын

Well done. Sounds great .

@jamesbraund 6 ай бұрын

well done, brilliant and kudos to the young man

@jamesdrums4399 2 жыл бұрын

Finally I’ve been waiting for this video

@scottstankis69 4 ай бұрын

That was awsome, by far my favorite drummer ever. RIP sir Bonham...

@MrGfmassot 2 жыл бұрын

I love music ... And especially appreciate it when a great artist is memorialized the way you did.

@curttaylor7841 Жыл бұрын

Sick !!!!! Awesome job

@Mikas_Emil 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding work. Wow.

@ArtOfDrumming 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@FAKusch 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that snare drum sound. This was a quality sound and tuning job in all areas.

@ArtOfDrumming 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Frank!

@josephcasile6314 2 жыл бұрын

Great and highly informative. I know it's not a tuning video per se, but what the relationship was between batter and resos might also be helpful. Thanks for all this content. . .great!

@flavy1000 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I am amazed at the detail and great sound that you have achieved, and the great performance! And not only that, you gave us a free drum mixing course, which I love too go deeper into! Thanks a lot, of course I'm already subscribed, and curious into more videos.. From Argentina...I really appreciate your work!

@flavy1000 2 жыл бұрын

Now I could finally appreciate the diference between single and double coated heads...you are the best!

@BrandOdyssey 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a fantastic sounding kit. Bravo

@gregbrock5982 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative and fun.

@alonzovillarreal4666 2 жыл бұрын

Great job!

@bgibson72 2 жыл бұрын

I just discovered your channel, and have been enjoying your videos immensely! I'd love to see a video on recreating Alex Van Halen's snare drum sound. Rick Beato did one, but it wasn't quite there. Of course, a lot of drum sounds will be missing a key feature--the drummers themselves!

@bertcervi377 Жыл бұрын

I really think you guys nailed it . Good job!

@ArtOfDrumming Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@juniorrodriguez5054 2 жыл бұрын

Fool in the rain. Hands down NO question. When levee breaks is 2nd. Dazed n confused 3rd. Achilles last stand 4th. Whole lots love would be my 5th. You guys are awesome with this video. SPECTACULAR, I mean really!

@zachschoenberg4474 10 ай бұрын

The Song Remains The Same live on The Song Remains The Same album is my fav drum sound.

@ryanmccoy602 Жыл бұрын

Impressive! Sounds excellent

@rhythmista7707 7 ай бұрын

Trick to Bonzo's drum sound wasn't just the tuning, sizes, and the Ludwig drums he used. It was, as you guys mentioned, the way he played it. I think this was all in his wrists and forearms. The energy released from this short distance was what made him so special. Also, the fact that he didn't need to raise his arms far up in the air to get the power he needed, is due to his working in construction as a young man in his early 20s before Zeppelin made it. Couple that with gigging almost 5 nights a week, and you have the makings of a powerhouse set of forearms and wrists that could probably fracture your face badly if anyone was ever on the receiving end of a Bonham smack. His forearm and wrist strength and technique was the drumming version of Bruce Lee's 1 inch punch.. You guys definitely did a superb job on the tuning, playing, and audio. Excellence !

@richardelson3261 2 жыл бұрын

Well done guys this is fab.

@darrylhubbard931 Жыл бұрын

Very good job dudes!!!

@turnsufficient4971 Жыл бұрын

Great video ! The sound was great too. There's a pretty good chance John Bonham was playing a 4 piece Slingerland drum outfit on Led Zeppelin's first album. He used a Slingerland drum outfit on their tour of Scandanavia in Sept of 1968 - just before the studio and on their first English tour - just after the studio recordings for their 1st album. The first drum outfit he used in Denver was highly likely to be a rental outfit, but it was a Ludwig.