Levon Helm - On Singing While Drumming

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12 жыл бұрын

Levon Helm discusses singing while drumming in his On Drums and Drumming instructional video from 1992. The interviewer is his fellow drummer in The Band Randy Ciarlante. He also gives us an impromptu solo performance of The Battle is Over But the War Goes On.

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@cobb_thedrummer 3 ай бұрын

Could listen to just him singing and drumming, nothing else, for hours.

@anitadavideduo Ай бұрын

😍

@cameronroyce1761 7 жыл бұрын

It seems to me Levon plays drums almost as if he's about to let the beat get away from him but catches it at the last possible second, one of the greatest drummers ever no doubt.

@RebelChild09 5 жыл бұрын

Cameron Royce ― That is spot on! I love it; perfectly phrased.

@ericking4072 3 жыл бұрын

AND A TERRIBLE LOSS OF A LIFELIGHT

@DG-sf9ei 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, his style is very similar to Ginger Baker in that way. At times its almost like simultaneously hearing the rest of the group on one track and the drums set at the same tempo but a 1/2 step behind on another track.

@speier 3 жыл бұрын

similar to John Bonham

@hamburgerdan101 2 жыл бұрын

Very loose all musicians should aim to play that way. laid back and loose.

@dougpeters1625 3 жыл бұрын

I have never been so blown away and entertained by a single man singing while playing the drums..

@ROCKSTARCRANE 8 жыл бұрын

WHY CAN'T WE HAVE MUSICIANS LIKE THIS ANYMORE?????? My God, the beauty of simplicity.......

@serialchiller6786 5 жыл бұрын

Look this guy also sings while drumming... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nKp5kpufm821fZs.html

@fransnagel 3 жыл бұрын

Because in this new world real musicians aren't able to make a decent living and have been replaced by dj's that make millions but don't know how to play a single instrument.

@sm-ev8ld 3 жыл бұрын

they do exist you just arent looking hard enough

@janetownley 2 жыл бұрын

… you can’t because your mind closed shut about music in 1973

@janetownley 2 жыл бұрын

@@fransnagel This is just not true at all.

@bertvanstaveren3178 2 жыл бұрын

He wasn't the only singing drummer, but he sure was the greatest one.

@andrewshydlowsky6173 11 ай бұрын

I would say that Levon and Peter Riveria of Rare Earth are 1A and 1B both interchangable.

@babylemonade2868 11 ай бұрын

Roger Taylor of Queen is up there too.

@jdfolbre 11 ай бұрын

Oralé!

@JAMStudiosIE 4 ай бұрын

I have to add Andy Sturmer of Jellyfish to that list

@fuzzy5113 11 жыл бұрын

i could watch this dude play and sing by himself all day....seriously....

@jvega419 10 жыл бұрын

I consider myself lucky to have walked the Earth with that man.

@Jellybeantiger 3 жыл бұрын

The groovers and tasty drummers have a mastery of slow tempos,R.I.P. Levon Helm. When he sang,the lyrics were felt through his whole being,a fantastic musician.

@ronnie73072 6 жыл бұрын

Levon. What an amazing guy. Awesome drummer, good singer, great teacher and awesome actor. Love listening to him talk and he was one of the best parts of the movie Shooter. RIP LEVON.

@Berniewahlbrinck Жыл бұрын

He was awesome in THE THREE BURIALS OF MELCHIADES ESTRADA

@blindterrytucci2752 6 жыл бұрын

The one thing I respected most about Levon (other than his feel because holy shit) was his modesty. He didn’t think he was doing anything special while the rest of us sit in awe. He’s the only drummer I’ve ever heard who can make time keeping the best part of a song.

@cryptonator1988 Жыл бұрын

Facts bro his groove and feel you cant teach you either have it or you dont. If he thinks hes okay of a drummer then hes the best okay drummer that ever made me feel some type of way because most drummers dont move me at all but his drumming and singing it hits me in the best way possible.. we have too think he aint showing us anything he had so much more he could do on a drum kit for him and what he did it just wasn't necessary but you think he can't play a john Bonham drum solo i bet he could-!!!!! I remember seeing the last waltz by luck late at night on pbs and i was tired as shit and i couldn't go back too sleep i was in such awe and couldn't believe what i was hearing.. couldn't believe my parents never told me about the band i was mesmerized the first couple of beats they had my full blown attention and i felt the music immediately no hesitation i still feel this way everytime i hear them such magic how he does it and keeps it so simple i will never understand pure talent..

@joelglanton6531 8 ай бұрын

@@cryptonator1988 Very well put. Not many drummers are as moving to me either

@tattyshoesshigure5731 8 жыл бұрын

Love Levon... could listen to him chatting & drumming for hours, thanks for posting!

@jamessholtz6016 2 жыл бұрын

An American Icon.

@tiponin23 7 жыл бұрын

I had to pause so I could type this and not miss the message. Genius, humble, humor, integrity, Beautiful.

@cuda426hemi 8 жыл бұрын

The Master. Like all Masters he makes it look like a walk in the park.

@rhythmantic 11 жыл бұрын

Levon was the music, it was all in him and the drums were just an extension.

@tmo7734 11 ай бұрын

Every molecule in Levon's body was musical. What a horrible loss of a wonderful talent. May Levon Rest in peace.

@alhillx 6 жыл бұрын

The lesson here for musicians: whether you sing or drum or play bass or guitar or keys: what you do has to serve the song. This is a mastercraft lesson by someone who is an elite singer and drummer, but what he is talking about is what the song needs.

@cycleguy666 2 ай бұрын

Loved Levon my whole life and still do!! Glad to have his recordings and have some video too!!

@the24thstreetwailers 11 жыл бұрын

he's the reason I drum and sing and have made a career (so far) out of doing so, he was everything a great drummer should be. so sad I never saw him live. thanks for this video.

@aarond23 8 жыл бұрын

Its Sangin' when it comes to Levon! Legend!

@TheKiller-yh3pi 8 жыл бұрын

I really hope this stuff is being preserved in the Library of Congress. Gold...this is worth GOLD. The knowledge here, in the right hands, could ignite fire with those sticks.Forget the Gold standard....What America needs now...is The Levon Helm Standard.

@gordyn5292 6 жыл бұрын

Coolest fuckin' cat that ever lived. You are sorely missed Levon!!

@FelixWheatfield 3 жыл бұрын

RIP Levon Helm. An underrated, "unsung" (ironic, isn't it?) hero of music history.

@jimlabos 5 жыл бұрын

It's a sin to be that good and that humble. Damn! The best musicians know when to forget the technique and let the feel take over. Crazy that he sings a capella with drums and it still grooves and makes sense.

@serialchiller6786 5 жыл бұрын

Look this guy is also awesome... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nKp5kpufm821fZs.html

@debrakirkwood4787 6 жыл бұрын

I am lucky to walk and talk at the same time.

@handidrummed 10 жыл бұрын

I was fortunate enough to get this DVD a few years ago before it went out of print. I didn't really know a whole lot about Levon, but this DVD changed my life from that day forward. I'm not a singing drummer, but his simplicity and musicality that he brings is something I aspire to.

@donf3739 6 жыл бұрын

The man was just a genius, in more ways than one. I just love that way he held the sticks most of the time, traditional grip, and left stick backwards. That has to be his trademark.

@stevebirks2186 8 жыл бұрын

He is just amazing !!! - My Doc advised me to take up the drums -After a long Illness - It was a Medical paper he'd read - And apparently they get people who have had strokes to to learn to play the drums - A : to get their memory ticking over again - B : to get their coordination back ? I could never play like Him ! he is like I said just amazing!!! Thanks for sharing !

@kimweemhoff8066 3 жыл бұрын

Did it do you good, mr Birks? I hope so I’m also curious because i’ m thinking of teaching basic independance to non drummers who i think might benefit ( elderly, children with ADHD etc)

@joelglanton6531 8 ай бұрын

No kidding, good for you, and good on ol' Doc too. Do you still play, Steve?

@markroffe3967 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I love his sangin'.

@danradu9659 10 жыл бұрын

Even if he never sang, he should be considered one of the top drummers ever. Tons of groove....

@mightymartianca 6 жыл бұрын

And he was a pretty handy mandolin player as well.

@bytoriasnowdoggy Жыл бұрын

Dig it! Thanks for posting... Mr. Levon Helm (R.I.P.)

@777bigbird Жыл бұрын

It was in his soul , he was part of all of it. I'm so glad I got a chance to play with him at Shaddens BBQ store during his filming of HWY 61. Humble and sincere. Loved him . Rip my friend

@karltaylor4455 6 жыл бұрын

Levon is the reason I became a singing drummer......He gave me confidence and possibilities RIP Mark Levon Helm

@backachershomestead Жыл бұрын

An absolutely amazing person. So much talent that we will never see in today's music.

@lucasquirino 3 жыл бұрын

Levon was a genius! God bless.

@Billy-jp2ln 8 жыл бұрын

Levon is keeping time in heaven. I saw Levon live at the knight theatre in Charlotte in 2012. Unbelievable show. He had ten horns in his band. He got up to play mandolin and did the old duck walk. Campbell his guitar player was better than Robbie R. Levon's daughter, Amy has a voice like an angel from heaven. I will never forget that night. I had been a fan for many years. They played the weight, Ophelia, cripple Crk, chest fever, and songs off his last two albums, dirt farmer, and electric dirt. He won Grammys for both. What a man

@yeahbee8237 6 жыл бұрын

I got to see Garth Hudson in a tribute to Levon, it was magical, can only imagine how it would have been seeing the The Band for real

@brentmcswain633 6 жыл бұрын

I was at that show. Fantastic experience. And those horns really tore it up.

@brentmcswain633 6 жыл бұрын

DontTreadOnMe IwontTreadOnYou My old ass don't really understand why it's being told to shut up...but respectfully young man, thanks for the response.

@TheDonzim 6 жыл бұрын

Pure talent no Music theory school can't teach,love the explanation of how he accomplishes what he is trying to do. Born to play music,its that simple. One of the best!

@MJROCKS4eva100 10 жыл бұрын

daa doo doo daa daa dooo

@ShakingTwoTrees2012 4 жыл бұрын

So humble and yet likely the most incredible singing drummer of all time!

@jlbsr1959 11 жыл бұрын

anymore? wow I learned somuch from Levon....my saddness, he's gone and I didnt pick up the drums until I was 52......god I wish I started sooner...thanks for a great post

@fing6966 9 жыл бұрын

What a great musician and a hell of a drummer. R.I.P

@mcaddicts 5 жыл бұрын

Such a great drummer and his voice was so distinctive. Not too mention a very down to earth man.

@drummercook60 7 жыл бұрын

Levon, you are one talented dude, all natural baby!

@robbiewarren1946 8 жыл бұрын

my god it makes me incredibly sad that music isn't done like this anymore.levon helm and the rest of the gentleman in "the band" are truly masters of their craft and musician s today could stand to take a page from levon helms book. god bless you mr helm you truly were one of a kind and even though youre body has moved on your influence and soul will live on.

@PelleKuipers 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you've spent the last 5 years discovering all the great bands that do exist.

@edwardpate6128 4 жыл бұрын

RIP Levon, still missing you down here!

@fess04 10 жыл бұрын

genius!!!!!!!!! that made me feel good......how many drummers can really get you feelin that way......genius.....pure genius

@dannyherron9455 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, just Wow. An amazingly talented drummer, singer, and all around decent human being, gone too soon. Only The Good Die Young

@IggyM 3 жыл бұрын

Its just that simple 😅 Amazing to hear him describe how he approaches it after all these years, thanks for posting this

@TorkG8 11 жыл бұрын

You can just hear that "Band" sound ..even when Levon just drums on his own!

@jimstone6071 7 жыл бұрын

I read where Levon said something very similar 40 years ago....and this has been they way I drummed my entire life......on e on the best of all time here folks,,I also met Mr helm in Nashville years later and ask him about this and he basically said the same thing..and he was a AWSOME man to take time with a 20 year old kid he helped me tremendously.....AWSOME man

@bradlangton1549 4 жыл бұрын

A Great man and a great musician, you are surely missed, RIP Levon Helm

@beanseff 7 жыл бұрын

levon was truly one of a kind!!!

@edwardharding8148 8 жыл бұрын

Wow , I have always admired his simplicity and groove. One thing though, I would need to stabilize that wobbly snare stand! LOL

@DanJamesResonators 10 жыл бұрын

My two favorite drummers on this planet-Levon and Randy-Thanks guys

@johnsoltanas2647 7 жыл бұрын

To answer your question Levon just kicks ass and continues to inspire people. Amazes me how it sounds with him playing a groove and singing a good melody and the song comes through strong.

@nelsonlugo45 8 жыл бұрын

LOVE FOR LEVON, Y'ALL

@timekeeper46 6 жыл бұрын

Best online drum lesson ever............Thanks, Levon

@BaldwinBay 5 жыл бұрын

Inspirational. Great lyrics. The beat goes on Levon... Even when your gone... Levon the beat goes on...🥁

@Lana-jj9lv Жыл бұрын

In complete love & awe of him to this very day!

@tonecenter1187 5 жыл бұрын

humble, groovy af, full of creativity and joy. thank you levon!

@gordonwest5505 4 жыл бұрын

I am smiling big time. Some people have a way. Love Levon.

@davehaller6477 4 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful voice and a soulful drummer. You can'r replicate this with with a machine and why this music is superior than most of what is being made today.

@antoni7515 10 жыл бұрын

Soooooo much groove!!! Lol. How does he get that much groove in his drumming, as well as singing?! Theres only one Levon Helm!! thanks for uploading! :-)

@theslavesofhabit6403 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing ! What a nice feel!!!

@Vor_Tex_Sun 17 сағат бұрын

I am a singing drummer. We are a rare breed. The fact that we are out there means drummers can provide more and makes the band unique

@joelmiddaugh8229 5 жыл бұрын

Such a charming little drummer and singer, one of a kind singer.

@blackfinjrblackfinjr3555 2 ай бұрын

I’ve never drummed in my life, but it looks hard as hell. I had to go watch some stuff from the Last waltz after watching this. Rest in Peace Levon Helm.

@daveyboy8907 2 ай бұрын

He was awesome.Levon had soul and passion and that's what it takes to make real music.

@Strokecity1 6 жыл бұрын

Levon = Genius! :)

@jameswhiteside1506 6 жыл бұрын

And I can't even sing in the shower. Mr. Helm has to be one of the best . R.I.P.

@danitomacaroni 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. This is fantastic.

@jimfitzgerald6510 6 жыл бұрын

Tha battle is over but the war goes on. There was more soul in that voice and drum play than in 99% of all the music out there today.

@robin7771 7 жыл бұрын

Taking lessons from the master. I love this man.

@andrews9577 5 жыл бұрын

I love Levon Helm. A master!

@timryan2058 2 жыл бұрын

Hes so awesome!

@danieljulian4676 7 жыл бұрын

The gen-you-wine art-tickle.

@darrenreynolds5600 4 жыл бұрын

I could listen to him speak all day!

@mrt7954 5 жыл бұрын

Legend...The Man

@6CrazyHorse 7 жыл бұрын

So much talent

@Kedbuka 11 жыл бұрын

Love this man...what a treasure.

@daveyboy8907 2 ай бұрын

Smooth as silk.Levons the man.

@aceofspades856 5 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace, Levon, you will be missed.

@PaisleyPatchouli 11 ай бұрын

LEGEND!

@BrohamAdam 9 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@1022rebelreddog 7 жыл бұрын

levon is such a funky drummer.. and solid too.

@driftworks4age 2 жыл бұрын

Speechless!!!!

@jimkobe64 5 жыл бұрын

I never learned anything as much as in the last 4 mins 52 seconds drum tutorial from Levon Helm!!!!

@rt09pachuau21 7 жыл бұрын

How he shifts his shoulders about is so cool.. Especially in that live performance of the song The Weight from The last waltz album.

@shanephillips1730 4 жыл бұрын

Three cords and the truth, with a back beat. Long live Levon.

@mattryan6886 8 ай бұрын

RIP drumming legend Levon Helm. A true master of his craft.

@lilbigmanrecords1708 10 ай бұрын

Funny I've watched him so much I learned this via observation but it's so rad to hear

4 жыл бұрын

what a lovely man, I miss him

@DC-hd5bo 9 жыл бұрын

Levon was the man for sure

@beatlelennon9168 4 жыл бұрын

True legend levon.

@christopherbako 2 жыл бұрын

He was Amazing...drums and vocals. He also had Rock n Roll stories 💥

@homefront3162 4 жыл бұрын

Love this this dooooood

@richardbuskill6977 5 жыл бұрын

He was an all-around musician one of the greats if not the greatest Love for Levon member of God's ultimate band

@VeryScaryBiscuits 8 жыл бұрын

"the main tickle"

@gregtaylor8327 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Levon for 50 years of playin just for me. Or so it seems. Cripple Creek had me hooked from the first lick.

@d36williams 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@maxnewellmz8025656 10 жыл бұрын

very cool