BATTLE OF FAMOUS DRUMMERS BERNARD PURDIE VS TONY ALLEN. BATTLE OF GODS. V1 FESTIVAL 22 JULY 2018

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For the first time two greatest drummers Bernard Purdie and Tony Allen met in showcase battle, in Russia, Saint-Petersburg. On the bass: Roy Bennet and Mathias Allamane.
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@Will-cu8vd 3 жыл бұрын

Winners: Tony & Bernard Losers: whoever tried to make it a competition

@georgefromgreece4119 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent comment!!!

@jwark04 3 жыл бұрын

Just can't beat their groove. It makes the world seem like a good place.

@smoovegittar 2 жыл бұрын

WORD.

@jonnie106 4 ай бұрын

Survey said... 1000% on point!

@M4r0t 2 ай бұрын

@@jwark04 I’ve seen an interview of Bernard Purdie in which he says, that to be a good drummer, you have to have fun drumming, always. This is so true, and well more widely applicable to mostly everything one could do in life. This man, Bernard, seems to be part of the greatest humans who roamed on Earth so far, at least this is my firm belief.

@SoundScientist1 4 жыл бұрын

THIS IS NO "BATTLE." It's simply two EPIC Drum Masters showcasing their talents.

@tannerjmatheson 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah but who won tho

@SoundScientist1 4 жыл бұрын

If you asked 100 professional (working) drummers that question, I don't know if you'd get any clear consensus.

@troelsknudsen253 3 жыл бұрын

yeah but making them respond to each other like that will definitely still give you something different.

@M4r0t 2 ай бұрын

Could be a personal bias or whatever but it seems « musical battle » is a Russian thing, every time I stubble upon those kind of event, very interesting although, it’s in Russia ^^

@Dakhaos-ou812 4 жыл бұрын

The sticking of Mr Purdie, the dynamics, even in the ghost notes..The man doesn't just play drums, he tells a story on his instrument

@frankalfar 4 жыл бұрын

Its the Purdie shuffle vs the inimitable afro beat King, who cares who better. This is a master class in grooves 🔥 of Purdie and Allen is enuff.....

@roblemaer4834 2 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@mihaikarp9774 4 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Mr. Tony Allen ,we have been truly blessed with your presence.

@user-vt8ns2ng5o 4 жыл бұрын

пздц... Чалый басист у Тони Алена

@user-dc8cv2ns5k 4 ай бұрын

@@user-vt8ns2ng5oэто про цвеь или про состояни?

@vovkin1001 5 жыл бұрын

Big respect to both Masters. Being 80 years old they still continue their legacy. Amazing.

@robandrews4925 4 жыл бұрын

Only Purdie could make a Sabian B8 cymbal sound good.

@roomdog40 4 жыл бұрын

I was mad when I saw that cymbal, but yeah, he made it sound good.

@mikehooligan3407 4 жыл бұрын

Rob Andrews I was thinking the same thing. Bernard is a bad MoFo!

@Kirktvfree 4 жыл бұрын

I was like a B8 oh no 🤦🏾‍♂️

@PoohhNani 4 жыл бұрын

Lmaooo so true

@LostMyMojo100 3 жыл бұрын

@robandrews... I'm a guitarist and I thought your comment was hilarious!!! 👍👍👍

@derrickm2093 4 жыл бұрын

Bernard is just the absolute BOMB!!! I can't stop smiling when I listen to and see him perform!

@classicmwk 5 жыл бұрын

The absolute tight control Purdie has over the beat.... The man acts like he was born with drum sticks in his hands!

@sgtjenko 3 жыл бұрын

He was!

@theironshiek 4 жыл бұрын

"done worry bout dem ghost notes, ain't nothin but rebound"

@kennethaninymous7481 4 жыл бұрын

And its also.....HALF!!!!!

@thomashost8397 4 жыл бұрын

Splain, not explain but splain

@albertg63 4 жыл бұрын

"Just make it sound n feel good!"

@franksmith7419 4 жыл бұрын

English? Much???

@johanponin8680 26 күн бұрын

legendary

@owenchapman971 4 жыл бұрын

I think i see the difference here. Allen is playing beats. Purdie is playing tunes.

@tundebamgbose2272 5 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful! The two legendary drummers have unique styles that are difficult to deconstruct. Tony Allen held his Afrobeat style and so did Bernard Purdie his funk. Thank you for uploading!!!!

@marcpoletti9511 Ай бұрын

Lots of good names funk, not that many good names in Afro Beat. Purdie dunt wow me, Tony solidified a sound all his own. Bottom line, great video, love them both.

@coasternut3091 4 жыл бұрын

Can we just get these two to jam together somewhere? The competitive aspect of this ruins it. You don't watch/listen to these guys to see who's better, you do it to learn how to be better

@marcpoletti9511 Ай бұрын

"Battle" does not mean much here, it's certainly not a real battle, you just saw what you are talking about. But for me, they should not necessarily play together, they are not particularly compatible, they offer different things and have different backgrounds. This is an exposition , not a contest. Only YOUR opinion matters who is better here, but only to you, I see exactly what you seem to see is not happening, they ARE essentially jamming together.

@BradfordGuy 4 жыл бұрын

When it comes to perfect timing, and *_just being cool,_* Tony Allen has it locked down! However, Bernard Purdie is beyond excellence!

@MisterChenzy 2 жыл бұрын

Thing is tho, Tony Allen never even tried to be great solo drummer. But in everything else he is amazing and unique

@lilejamie93 4 жыл бұрын

These guys are damn near 80 years old, if not already. No where near their prime. I think its so cool that they even did this.

@jussayinmipeece1069 4 жыл бұрын

Are you kidding me. Name ONE of these "new age" drummers who could hold their own agaist one of these legends. My only thing is that Tony Allen chose to do mostly reggae groves that most people are not familiar with.

@lilejamie93 4 жыл бұрын

@@jussayinmipeece1069 What are you talking about? My comment is in regards to everyone who's saying these guys suck. Bernard Purdie knows that he was a better drummer back in the 70s than he is today. If you're a musician, you should know this as well. The older you get, you lose chops and stamina. He's probably a better overall musician than he is today because of things he's learned over the years. These guys have gotten older, they're not near their prime. No one is comparing them to new drummers or old drummers. My comment was in regards to everyone saying they shouldn't have done this. It's super cool to even be in the same room as these guys, let alone be able to hear them play in person. So Idk what you're talking about.

@jussayinmipeece1069 4 жыл бұрын

@@lilejamie93 ok, well then i agree. I got the impression you were saying that they were way past their prime and shouldn't be doing this because they didn't quite compare to the present day drummers.

@-themercyseat 4 жыл бұрын

So much respect for these older gentlemen showing their skills (as they have for decades) to the younger generations. I hope they can make you all proud!!

@Kloppsserialbottlers 4 жыл бұрын

I'm from Ireland. I love Russias enthusiasm and respect for hip hop, much love to you all over there,

@Alix777. 4 жыл бұрын

fuck this Hip Hop shit, it's a plague here in France, not drums battles with awesome musicians, alony rap battles with gangsta wannabees

@MsLacy707 4 жыл бұрын

@@Alix777. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fNyXfNhp0barlJc.html

@scottkuli9767 4 жыл бұрын

2018: Bernard Purdie begins giving drum lessons in Russia. 2020: Russia is the sole drum superpower. US musical leaders demand sanctions...

@Kloppsserialbottlers 4 жыл бұрын

Tony Allen, what a legendary drummer but that Purdie shuffle is ridiculous. Physically impossible not to crank your neck to that, good Lord.

@gasdemup 5 жыл бұрын

Purdie is a God Tony Allen is a God The first half Purdie wins because his shuffle is more palatable to Western musical ears and taste However as the battle progresses you see that Purdie can only give you sub divisions of the shuffle....Tony Allen has a different pocket groove for everything Purdie throws at him Ultimately Allen could have sat on that kit for 3 hours and gave a different pocket grove, Purdie would be hard pressed to match that stamina.....Purdie is the cleaner more flashier player in terms of traditional chops etc but Allen is the Groove. The winner is KZfaq drummers who can learn from these master drummers about how to create a steady pulse. My two cents

@lvvry1855 5 жыл бұрын

You must be kidding.

@gasdemup 5 жыл бұрын

@@lvvry1855 Are you a drummer???

@zoogboog106 5 жыл бұрын

gasdemup he’s a fool

@harry-kf7kw 4 жыл бұрын

i am a drummer, tony allen in the higher tempo has horrible timing.

@gasdemup 4 жыл бұрын

@@harry-kf7kw I also dabble on the drums, you gotta explain more in regards to your idea of timing and how Tony is off

@haywardadams9789 Жыл бұрын

One of the best videos i have seen in a long time thank you

@georgefothergill1081 4 жыл бұрын

If I'm even vertical at their age I will be happy. Never mind being able to play . Two different masters at their style . Both have my equal respect. A happy and unexpected find . Joy to watch and learn new ideas.

@marcpoletti9511 Ай бұрын

Possible tip for you, Try Fela Kuti (Fela Anikulapo Kuti) with tony Allen, Epic Afro beat goodness.

@girlmusician24 4 жыл бұрын

It’s an old school drum battle. That’s cool.

@infectedvector 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not a musician. The finesse of these two drummers amazes me. Totally hypnotic.

@BobSchoepenjr 4 жыл бұрын

Mr Purdie is a MASTER ENTERTAINER! Respect!

@karlx-1 4 жыл бұрын

God I LOVE these guys! Tony Allen, is the commandant of finesse, restraint, ghosting and incredible clockwork, plus he's so goddamn cool! Bernie is the master of pocket, groove and "feel". I could watch and listen to them for hours.

@flyingturtledude70 4 жыл бұрын

this is really just amazing. the real winner here is the audience. these two are respectful and classy gentlemen elder statesmen of the rhythms of their own musical worlds, which are completely different (afrobeat vs soul/jazz/rock/funk) yet compatible here in their able hands.

@dwightgaston6079 4 жыл бұрын

Weird phenomenon: even when I try my darndest to spell "Bernard Purdie," it always comes out as "FUNK." With capital letters.

@wokemyarse4133 4 жыл бұрын

Tony’s snare don’t sound right, his toms sound deep and throaty very Afro and he’s brilliant. But Purdue is in a different class. He has effortlessly given a masterclass on how to get in the grove. Just wish he used K’s

@PervertedPodcast 4 жыл бұрын

Bernard BROUGHT a bass player and Allen grabbed one off craigslist.

@ericthemusician 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@jamesray8322 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@FitzgeraldShayne 4 жыл бұрын

Mathias has been playing with Tony for years

@TheHarrisal21 4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz 4 жыл бұрын

hahahaha

@dexstjok1 4 жыл бұрын

Two of the greatest, win or lose. You guys are arena champions! Much love.

@GBR4ME 5 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful collection of magicians, sorry, musicians........

@user-op5jh2ul9k 4 жыл бұрын

Благодарю от всей души! Это великолепный репортаж! Спасибо за удовольствие!!!

@MsLacy707 4 жыл бұрын

I'm back to say how Clean Bernie was for the Hand Drumming solo into the sticking.

@Tubthumper007 5 жыл бұрын

This is FANTASTIC!!!!! Brilliant. Thanks for uploading.

@zeusapollo8688 4 жыл бұрын

Tony allen is not in his comfort zone here. Bass player not helping much

@adams115 4 жыл бұрын

Zeus Apollo, thats was some whack bass playing

@OtisAvalon 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@BIGDJCUZOSMOKE 4 жыл бұрын

RIGHT THAT BADD PLAYER SUCC ASS!! WITH HIS 2 TONE NOTE ASS, AN SWEAR HE JAMMIN!! MAAAN SIT YO ASS DOWN SOMEWHERE!! LAME

@caroljackson4093 4 жыл бұрын

DAGUTTA100 😩🤪😝

@destroythenarrative9034 4 жыл бұрын

His bassist destroyed him here. Paces around like he's ready to piss his pants and wouldn't know groove if he fell into one

@moistpeanut5986 4 жыл бұрын

I dont see what the point of a "battle" is with these guys. Pocket players like these dont need to battle anyone, they unite.

@joelmcfarlane6926 4 жыл бұрын

Moist Peanut 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@JackTheSkunk 4 жыл бұрын

So true......we need to celebrate their talent not pit one against the other.

@ComputersEnter 4 жыл бұрын

dont care how they call it, dont care who 'wins' the point is me being able to see them both together :>

@Wally-H 4 жыл бұрын

I guess it makes for entertainment and they both got paid so who cares? They also got to 'educate' a whole load of young people in how great proper music played by skilled musicians can be. Who needs a Garage Band?

@robertbordevik5072 6 ай бұрын

Meh, who is the most pocketed pocket player in the world is what I like to know. I’m sure, if you play hard enough in the pocket, you may cause a dent in the space time continuum 😂 Other than that, i agree with you 😉

@JC3D 4 жыл бұрын

Great drummers and bass players! Imagine playing guitar and singing for these guys!

@lukemcgrath5055 4 жыл бұрын

Both winners here - Tony played Tony and Bernard played Bernard. Feel for days.

@1copperfly 4 жыл бұрын

I will simply say enjoy and be inspired, soon these legends among many more will be gone. Those who replace them will not have the groove from the soul coming from trial. Both Mr.Allen and Mr. Purdie have so much groove to give. I just felt that Bernard almost didn't need to even play, his mind and body gave a groove without the instrument.

@prince_oj 5 жыл бұрын

Both are my favorite drummers. Clash of styles. Love it.

@dong4176 5 жыл бұрын

Bernard is just next level

@handy1arnwald947 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing percussionists, but Bernard makes me feel!

@gmoney9794 Жыл бұрын

Both are great no doubt. Just gotta say tho, that overtone on Tony’s snare just kills me. Love Bernards hi hat.

@marcl.lyndon1826 11 ай бұрын

love the overtones. Make the drums singing.

@Danfromoverthere 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome man

@rufuspennypacker1893 4 жыл бұрын

Cant believe these dudes still going strong. Saw Bernard in like 2012 in a small dive bar in Buffalo Ny. Awesome show.

@mustafamalimi 4 жыл бұрын

Bernard Purdie really showed up with a B8Pro and killed it

@delepiane 4 жыл бұрын

Roy put on a show, it really make a big difference!

@AxeMan808 12 күн бұрын

I like that you properly put that title in full caps.

@anthonym612 4 жыл бұрын

He done did it...he done battled the hit maker Bernard "Pretty" Purdie.

@ot5634 4 жыл бұрын

Both guys are amazing drummer. Respect to both of them. 👍👍👍🥁🥁👏👏

@mellonella 5 жыл бұрын

Splain'em Purdie, splain'em good!

@redbrown7355 4 жыл бұрын

Tony Allen your Bass player was holding you back Sir. And Bernard Purdie...why would any Afrobeat drummer battle a FUNKSTER like you brotha. It's really not even fair.

@ingmarslazdins2853 4 жыл бұрын

The Bass battle (in a hope it was an exprompt) is hilarious!

@udomatthiasdrums5322 5 жыл бұрын

still love it!!

@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 5 жыл бұрын

Anyone else notice that "Unknown Soldier" by Fela Kuti is very similar if not identical to Sly and Family Stone: "Sing a simple song." Very quick kick pair, to a double stroke right after.

@LostMyMojo100 3 жыл бұрын

The bass duet was fantastic!!! What a grooooooveeeeeeee..............

@92kidnyc 3 жыл бұрын

What a legendary moment! Wow!

@binkwood 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know that this was a fair battle because Purdie had a much better bass player. Both drummers were great, there was a much greater difference in bass players than there was in drummers...but Purdie was a little better IMO than Allen. Both are monsters. The true illustration of a great musician is being able to take shitty sounding equipment and making it SING and both of these drummers did that which is a testament to their talents!

@MrNikolab 5 жыл бұрын

Фига себе такое в Питере происходило, а я даже не знал (((

@sammyjacksonofhollywood1245 4 жыл бұрын

Good job my brothers!(from USA).

@jeremywassell4247 5 жыл бұрын

soo nice i saw tony allen at love supreme at glynde place jazz festival lewes England east sussex nice

@jameskight613 4 жыл бұрын

Purdie's base player won.

@barbedwirealarms 3 жыл бұрын

It's *bass*, and his name is Roy Bennett.

@Taniniver 3 жыл бұрын

@@barbedwirealarms the russian guy definitely said "base" player 😅

@erenduzgunoglu5869 2 жыл бұрын

Tonys Bassplayer just kills the vibes and dont let this killer grooves shine, even downgrades it totally...

@richardcarrera680 4 жыл бұрын

Where is my horn section??? They are smashing those instruments into dust. This made my day!!

@dwightgaston6079 4 жыл бұрын

Tony Allen looks like he would rather be anywhere else but here.

@Diagnosiswhiskey 4 жыл бұрын

Same with the girl right behind him.

@TheSirEduard 4 жыл бұрын

Money

@Ash_Hudson 4 жыл бұрын

TBF he's up against Bernard Purdie

@dwightgaston6079 4 жыл бұрын

@@Ash_Hudson exactly

@mnmurph 4 жыл бұрын

Strange venue! Appears to be going down in a school gymnasium in rural Russia.

@jopyap3791 4 жыл бұрын

The people watching are the real winners here. Seeing this happen is just awesome.

@oduduwachurch7589 4 жыл бұрын

I have always loved something outside the many others

@TJZ2345 9 ай бұрын

I feel like this really showcases just how different fundamentally Afrobeat is from American RnB and Funk. The audience can't "hear" the song he's playing along to, but of course they're all familiar with the cliches Perdie is pulling from and it sorta shows on their faces. Quite literally a musical language barrier

@EarthWindandFirepower0990 4 жыл бұрын

THEY BOTH CAN REALLY PLAY AND BEING THEIR AGES AND STILL SOUNDING THIS GOOD WAS A TREAT FOR ME.THANKS A MILLION FOR THIS VIDEO.

@lombre23 4 жыл бұрын

From 33:59 to 34:51 the reaction of the man in the middle of the 2 bassists is priceless, all this show was crazy! (At the end, he's like checking his heart beat XD)

@marcl.lyndon1826 11 ай бұрын

Lucky Audience to see them both at one occasion. What a joyful place St. Petersburg can be. Or should i better say could be.

@wokeexecutive8288 4 жыл бұрын

This was much more a showcase of two styles as exhibited by top performers, not a judgement of the performers themselves. It satisfies the requirements of a reality TV show while also allowing near unfettered creative expression. If you know a TV producer then you'll want to give them a heads up. ;o)

@jagritkashyap9896 4 жыл бұрын

Tony Allen's a gangsta

@GRACEandTRUTH100 4 жыл бұрын

Purdue started with his hands...DROP THE MIC

@achosenvessel6563 4 жыл бұрын

It's Purdie.....not Purdue!!

@michaelcaplin8969 4 жыл бұрын

Purdie's background girl in black is grooving just the right way. Oh, she knows what's up with the main man on the tin cans!!

@melskilove 4 жыл бұрын

She focused

@bluespig1 4 жыл бұрын

Always somebody in the crow who needs everyone to think they have a deeper understanding than those around them. Insecurity is another word for it.

@mackaddams2899 4 жыл бұрын

What a battle !!! i am addict to Mr Purdie untill i use the drum stick, but yep! they are two living legend !! those russians dudes ( musicians ...i think) look like in Heaven...I will to

@NicoNico-79797 4 ай бұрын

I think I will watch this at least 100 times

@berniz2282 4 жыл бұрын

TWO MARVELLOUS AND LEGENDARY DRUMMERS ^^ !!! RESPECT !!

@BlaqRaq 4 жыл бұрын

You can’t give a drummer 5 boring notes in a competition and think he has a chance. Listen to the big guy giving his drummer groove. The next drummer needed a bassist.

@sizwendlanzi8181 4 жыл бұрын

After guitar, I'm getting a drum set straight up!

@haraldpettersen3649 4 жыл бұрын

Sizwe Ndlanzi - You must learn to slapp the bass my friend .

@ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz 4 жыл бұрын

One of the drummers is really enjoying the experience.

@willeatsmusic 2 жыл бұрын

Man this is an awesome performance from everyone, anyone else also loving the positivity in the comments??

@nasireloursson9561 4 жыл бұрын

Just sick big up

@Arxitec 4 жыл бұрын

Bass player made the difference. Bernards bass player complimented the drum playing which made Bernards parts more dynamic.

@eletonjohns8361 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty Purdie will forever be the King. It’s all about the history of hits behind the man, period.

@JourneyJam 5 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable

@patrickgroll2046 5 жыл бұрын

This is totally nuts but it looks like tons of fun

@apataye 4 жыл бұрын

I just couln´t help but falling in LOVE with the BLACK DRESSED GAL behind Purdie´s mic. ¡¡¡¡SHE´S THE GROOVIEST!!!!

@3rd_eyeairbrush 4 жыл бұрын

Masters AT Work

@sunloveone 3 жыл бұрын

Makes me want to visit Russian just to attend their awesome "American" inspired cultural events (that are better then what we appreciate and celebrate in the US)... they have everything... jazz-soul-rock drum battles, hip-hop beat battles, animation dance battles, and scratch/DJ battles... emcee freestyle battles I cannot understand but seem cool in Russian, and crazy dope b-boy/b-girl breakin' battles! Big ups to the hip Russians... (hope to meet someday at one of these events). Rock on!

@maksy777 4 жыл бұрын

Crowd don't know the classics(((

@juliosanchez8263 4 жыл бұрын

they are Russian, what do you expect?

@apataye 4 жыл бұрын

BUT THEIR ATTITUDE & COMPOSTURE ARE PERFECT. I think they are one of the best audiences I´ve seen.

@destroythenarrative9034 4 жыл бұрын

They've been behind an iron curtain, music selection is decided by a dictator

@ArtieStrongManMusic 5 жыл бұрын

Everybody wins

@xylfox 2 жыл бұрын

Allen died on an aneurisma on the abdomen april 2020. My father had the similar but was rescued at last minute They both are nearly 80 at the "battle"

@sydhamelin1265 4 жыл бұрын

Battle has been a misnomer. It's usually just a show for fans. I don't recall ever seeing drummers asked to play paradiddles as fast as they can for a trophy.

@SAHBfan 4 жыл бұрын

Syd Hamelin 'You've never seen "Worlds Fastest Drummer" then! Lol. (Don't bother...)

@sydhamelin1265 4 жыл бұрын

@@SAHBfan It's kind of weird that I described an exact competition that really happens. I need to think this through haha.

@MrNikolab 5 жыл бұрын

Как же повезло тому мальчику!)))

@temihiroarewi6221 4 жыл бұрын

But daaaaamn Bernard and his bass player have some epic chemistry!

@oduduwachurch7589 4 жыл бұрын

When Afrobeat is on you can start filling in the horns and the riddim guitar.and the yabis flow.. l really dig afrobeat men.. it’s all black music in 1 pack..

@sebastiontyme8256 4 жыл бұрын

Bernard still the master groove man the only one that stands out for me in this what ever this is!

@sirpoppinchuck 4 жыл бұрын

Why they don't have these in the states??? Our people need to hear n see this this will encourage them to play instruments n look into the jazz/ funk history. Do yo thang!!! This is where they had Bboy Storm vs Crazy Legs battle!!!