Billy Cobham - drumtalk [episode 21]

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Jazz Fusion legend Billy Cobham (Mahavishnu Orchestra, Miles Davis) doesn't simply answer a question -- when he talks you will get some serious advice about how you can become a better musician. Still thankful for the opportunity to speak with such a great artist...
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@holygroove2 5 жыл бұрын

He is critical and yet respectful about Gad and the other drummers he mentions. I like hearing masters speak about other masters.

@popeyesailor9571 7 жыл бұрын

I got Spectrum for my 11th birthday and as a drum corps drummer I figured out his parts quickly. Then by age 15 I made it into the A corps and one day he came to our practice. I had a broken hand and he signed my cast. He seemed to like my informed questions about Mahavishnu and other things as the youngest member of the drum line.

@DreamPurpleFloyd 8 жыл бұрын

"I'm Billy Cobham. What do I do? I play drums, more often than not" Damn I didn't expect the interview to be so funny

@drumtalkofficial 8 жыл бұрын

we giggled many times on that day! this was really a fun shooting

@moneyfindersllc6236 4 жыл бұрын

Meaning, He's NOT A Percussionist.

@bhutia10 7 жыл бұрын

The internet is filled with videos of drummers playing amazing stuff that one can learn from and yet this was the most useful video I have seen in a while. Great series! Keep up the good work!

@drumtalkofficial 7 жыл бұрын

thanks mate! really nice comment there!

@DrumandPianoDude 4 жыл бұрын

I discovered Mr. Cobham when I was in high school 30 years ago. Buddy Rich was my first big influence, Bill Cobham changed the way I play. I still study him to this day. He has a mastery of rhythm along with monster chops. Listening to him talk makes me want to be a better musician.

@keepthemetalflowing 3 жыл бұрын

This man is such an inspiration. I own "Birds of Fire" and "The Lost Trident Sessions" -watching videos of Mahavishnu Orchestra with him doing a solo or playing fully with the band are mindbending. Seriously dig this man.

@ivonsmith3095 6 жыл бұрын

Billy is a delightful human being; and his work is a wonderful reflection of that warm spirit that is human, strong without being egotistical. Such a great groove player whilst breaking molds all over the place! Loved him since I first heard Spectrum album back around 1977....

@farshimelt 4 жыл бұрын

1973, I just finished a gig with a C&W band in Great Falls, Montana and was driving back to L.A. I spent the night in Salt Lake city and while soaking in the bathtub, listening to the radio, Birds of Fire came on. I was stunned. I'd never heard playing like that. I sat there till it was over and didn't even notice that the water had turned cold. Billy Cobham!

@berniz2282 3 жыл бұрын

BILLY COBHAM = JACK JOHNSON + BEN JOHNSON ! ! WE LOVE YOU BILLY THANKS A LOT FOR ALL UR MUSIC PASSION LIFE !!

@fibboobbif 5 жыл бұрын

That great old man is still light years in front of many drummers brainwise .

@moneyfindersllc6236 4 жыл бұрын

That's Sooooo Disrespectful. Seriously.

@hazardousjazzgasm129 3 жыл бұрын

@@moneyfindersllc6236 Truth hurts

@aquabot 8 жыл бұрын

Great interview, I've always liked him as a drummer, now I know a bit more why.

@cescocarpena 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Billy :) :) Great Musician, Great Drummer, Great Human been. Many compliments for this nice, helpful channel :)

@vincentdublino7136 6 жыл бұрын

I was never really a huge Cobham fan, I always viewed him as just a guy that could play fast. Until now. :-) what a great interview. Now I have to go back and listen to the Mahavishnu Orchestra

@fibboobbif 5 жыл бұрын

So true. I am 60 now and never cared about Cobhams open hand play... until some years ago when i started again playing drums since 15 years from the last gig.

@lorenzmuller3542 7 жыл бұрын

I always liked him as a drummer and composer (Spectrum, Crosswinds.... just wow!) but I also think he is such a lovely and cool person to hang around with! Great personality. Gonna see him live in a small venue in Switzerland. So excited.

@shiites 7 жыл бұрын

Just discovered these intriguing interviews. Thank you so much. They are without a doubt invaluable. Cheers!

@stavrosponiridis8960 8 жыл бұрын

great personality and one of the best drumer ever ..

@kiml3617 6 жыл бұрын

Your the MAN Billy...Spoken like the drum genius you are...well put info for people who need to know how respectful and humble and brave and generous this music call for BLESS YOU BILLY!!!!

@toolband1992 8 жыл бұрын

Amazing and really insightful interview. I especially paid close attention to where he was talking about ego's and competitiveness et cetera; that encompasses all styles of drumming - or musical instruments that 'aren't' supposed to be about that. One of my favs. Thanks. :)

@alihamid5455 8 жыл бұрын

Its always great and good thing when Billy talking about DRUMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@OursDéplumé 5 жыл бұрын

Woaw, wonderful, thank you so much drumtalk!!!

@drumtalkofficial 5 жыл бұрын

pleased to hear that!

@MOMAZOSWAZOWSKI 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing interview of a legend. Thanks Phil, you are the best!

@drumtalkofficial 5 жыл бұрын

hey Freddy! you're very welcome! so awesome to see you guys digging it

@EarthWindandFirepower0990 5 жыл бұрын

NOW BILLY JUST TAUGHT MUSIC SCHOOL LIKE A MATER SHOULD TEACH MUSIC SCHOOL.GREAT GREAT VIDEO TO WATCH AND LEARN.

@scroxydrums 5 жыл бұрын

And he is coming to Russia in a week. Damn, I'm so excited! Have got tickets already and all. That's going to be awesome!

@conradgarrison6550 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Thank you for all this incredible content. So much wisdom that you’ve given voice to. Thank you

@drumtalkofficial Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Enjoy the wisdom and insight by all these great artists. Watch Chris Coleman's, Dave Weckl's and Simon Phillips' episodes as well. Packed with info.

@nonexistenceisbliss9528 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best drummers to ever do it. Much respect to Mr. Cobham.

@MakeWeirdMusic 8 жыл бұрын

What a great video. Thank you for this.

@drumtalkofficial 8 жыл бұрын

Billy is the man :-)

@StartdrummingDe 8 жыл бұрын

Klasse Interview! :-) LG, Jürgen.

@NeuroplasticityReprogram 2 жыл бұрын

Very Inspiring and Insightful!

@radoslavradosevic4586 4 жыл бұрын

still young...

@nevus 5 жыл бұрын

Sunflower Great Billy!!!

@VinceStefanetti 6 жыл бұрын

Damn - utter genius.

@neebinmakwah349 5 жыл бұрын

WOW......honest.........call it like you see it................beautiful...........first time I saw him was early 72 in Chicago.............nearly everyone there was a musician to see Mahavishnu ...............the opening act was literally booed off the stage after 25 minutes.........some band from Boston..................Aerosmith.

@matthewbritt8498 5 жыл бұрын

LEGEND ... mahavishnu is the 🐐

@lesliehayton2929 2 жыл бұрын

A true musician !

@weber247 3 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@jpazviera 4 жыл бұрын

A true master.

@speedoflite1 6 жыл бұрын

what's my motivation!

@milomeliora7271 7 жыл бұрын

Check out Fania All Stars - Mama Guela from the Latin-Soul-Rock album... Billy and Larry Harlow GET OFF during the last minute... it's truly something else... also check out Billy's Total Eclipse album... one of my favorite Vinyls

@rickster561 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent Interview and great content :)

@drumtalkofficial 4 жыл бұрын

thanks Rick, I'm really flattered

@TIATAC 2 жыл бұрын

Anything we do we win. COBHAM

@lajoskata1844 2 жыл бұрын

I saw Him 4 times,in my Life in Hungary

@GODCORRUPTED 7 жыл бұрын

legend

@BAIARJ 3 жыл бұрын

Legend

@ThisNewThing 7 жыл бұрын

5:47 WORDS OF WISDOM!!!

@davidcurtis4478 7 жыл бұрын

Great interview! Been listening to Billy since the 80's. Love his playing, all the best, David Curtis

@drumtalkofficial 7 жыл бұрын

thanks David! my first encounter with him was in the 80's too -- Super Drumming it was back then he has a terrific performance in the first season, check it out if you haven't already cheers/phil

@davidcurtis4478 7 жыл бұрын

drumtalk - cool, will check it out. Keep in the groove :) DC

@davidcurtis4478 7 жыл бұрын

drumtalk - PS - Great drum channel! Enjoy watching! All the best, David Curtis

@drumtalkofficial 7 жыл бұрын

next season will be up soon with some real gems....I promise ;-)

@davidcurtis4478 7 жыл бұрын

drumtalk - Cool, look forward to it :) Check out my channel, new website coming soon! Will recommend your channel to my friends. It's 6:30am state side, time for coffee and drum sticks ;), cheers for now, David.

@matteoprog2298 4 жыл бұрын

An Idol

@drumtalkofficial 4 жыл бұрын

absolutely!!!

@perelapouc 6 жыл бұрын

merci pour la traduction en Français....y a pas de batteur en France????

@RayK47utizube 4 жыл бұрын

🙏

@s.cfrommunchenwaltz897 7 жыл бұрын

knowledge.

@hubbsllc 5 жыл бұрын

A *lot* of the neurons in my head are arranged the way they are because of internalizing this man's playing.

@charleswinokoor6023 Жыл бұрын

Slight correction, Billy: Harvey Brooks didn’t play with Janis Joplin Big Brother Holding Company. He was bass player for Electric Flag back then. Big difference.

@larrytemp3063 7 жыл бұрын

6:53 CAN SOMEBODY TELL ME THE NAME OF THIS TUNE

@u000jeg 6 жыл бұрын

That poster behind him is funny.

@alihamid5455 8 жыл бұрын

that is my Mentor, im little Cob-ham Jr...

@aronizer 5 жыл бұрын

I couldn't help but notice what's written above his left shoulder at 3:47

@Nissardpertugiu 4 жыл бұрын

And his right at 1 :57 hahaha

@Nissardpertugiu 4 жыл бұрын

Left sorry . The same thing

@c2_EXPERIENCE_ 6 жыл бұрын

HaHa ... (1 of) #TheGOATS #WoW

@drumtalkofficial 6 жыл бұрын

hey buddy! thanks for stopping by and checking out the mighty Billy :-)

@lesterrobinson7401 6 жыл бұрын

what aspritual individual&drummer

@vbassone 5 жыл бұрын

Steve Grossman

@Stringfelowhawke 5 жыл бұрын

Billy Cobham is the best drummer period! Dennis Chambers and Lenny White are next in either order. Not opinion, fact!!

@markbra 7 жыл бұрын

Dear Mr.Cobham why do you deny your Moorish roots ? Or Panamanian ! if you like.

@isaaczaladar1174 7 жыл бұрын

the most itelligent black musician...he isnt arrogant or feel"superior"just friendly and sutile amazing talk!!!

@kamatae4 7 жыл бұрын

... who is your most intelligent 'white' musician?

@firstmusic00 7 жыл бұрын

Isaac....really? WTF?

@alanfurlong-drummer4419 2 жыл бұрын

Isaac Zaladar have you met EVERY black musician in the whole world? What’s his skin colour got to do with it? Maybe you could rephrase this and look at the words you have referred to; superior and arrogant as being a little too much like a possible self disclosure on your part! Let me explain this for you you Isaac you see if we say someone is “the most intelligent etc etc “ then it takes a level of all knowing arrogance and a feeling of superiority to make that linguistically raciest comment. Therefore it sounds like your self disclosing your own identity. Here’s how I suggest you rephrase your comment leave out skin colour, and your surprise that he isn’t arrogant or superior..then just be kind and gracious this gentleman Mr Cobham who has inspired so many of us that he speaks from his heart with love for his art. If you can’t get past his colour or the fact he isn’t arrogant or superior then my learned friend you have missed the whole talk by being in your head! Listen to hi. He is doing his best to guide musicians as in his gift to you, all you need to do is listen….don’t judge. I saw a bald man the other day I thought he was the most intelligent bald man I ever met! 😎❤️🇮🇪 Irish love the craic. Isaac if this triggers you to rephrase your statement please do so that new baby drummers aren’t judged by skin just on what they do.

@michelnormandin8068 3 жыл бұрын

Serious drummer. No respect for this audience. When your mouth is full, shut up and wait.

@drumtalkofficial 3 жыл бұрын

I really liked it when he was chewing his pretzel -- really funny bit and no disrespect towards me or anyone else imho.

@rsviews2167 4 жыл бұрын

Jazz musicians are abstractly boring, boring to death. Soon, they will start to mention the quality of dust in the air as an obstacle or an inspiration for the mood of the piece and shit. I think enough is enough. These guys should stop taking H and Watch their mouth. Music is about feeling, not quantum physics.