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Steely Dan - Aja - Drum Cover by Ryan Masecar

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Ryan Masecar

Ryan Masecar

4 жыл бұрын

Featuring, more or less, a full transcription of Steve Gadd's actual solos!
This was going to be my first quarantine project, right? Boy did I get in deep. This song was not recorded to a metronome as far as I can tell - there's just the tiniest bit of ebb and flow throughout the course of the tune, so you have to trust that you're locked right in with Steve.
Green Gretsch USA Custom kit from the late 80s or early 90s; 16x22, 11x13 on the left, 10x12, 8x10, 16x16, and an 8x8 I don't think I hit. Clear Emps over ebony Ambassadors on toms; kick is now smooth white P3 batter and Aquarian Vintage Modern front. Snare is the 5x14 COB Supraphonic LB400B reissue with a Fiberskyn over Hazy Amb'rs, a muffle ring, and standard Ludwig chrome snares.
14" Turkish K hats! 17" Paiste Sig Mellow crash, 20" Sabian HHX Complex Thin crash, 10" HHX Evo splash, 22" Artisan Medium Ride, 22" Paiste Traditional Light Ride. Hammerax Sky Hats and my faux-Portnoy stack not used for this song.

Пікірлер: 225
@tom7530
@tom7530 10 ай бұрын
To hit Steve Gaads solo so perfectly is incredible, to play a long with Wayne Shorter is perfection
@JesusHernandez-nv5mv
@JesusHernandez-nv5mv 10 ай бұрын
I had always dreamed of seeing Steve Gadd play "Aja" live. I think this is the closest thing there is. Awesome.
@spiffytown
@spiffytown 4 жыл бұрын
Most of that song is easy, until it isn't. That's when you need someone good. Really well done!
@JonHop1
@JonHop1 3 жыл бұрын
Song can be mimicked but not replicated like Steve did it.. And its so apparent hearing covers done of it. People can transcribe and get the notes right, but can they groove it like Gadd? The answer is no.. Some come close tho ;-)
@nigelsansom2407
@nigelsansom2407 3 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, that's how I often felt about Bonham; easy and then suddenly it isn't. Great comment.
@EraVulgarity
@EraVulgarity Жыл бұрын
I would say absolutely no part of this song is particularly easy to play. Too many subtle moments of genius peppered throughout the piece it’s extremely difficult to replicate. That said, this guys fucking nails it 👍
@shamdoggo
@shamdoggo 3 жыл бұрын
Your touch on the cymbals and tom tuning in this is stellar
@masecardrums
@masecardrums 3 жыл бұрын
thanks man!
@Mike-bi8zu
@Mike-bi8zu 2 жыл бұрын
100%.
@Salmacis99
@Salmacis99 Ай бұрын
Best drum cover of this song I've ever seen- you nailed the feel, which IMO is even more important than going hit for hit. Outstanding!
@boboskeeper1
@boboskeeper1 9 ай бұрын
The finesse, dynamics and fluidity of your attack is phenomenal. Bravo my friend job well done
@TheBadThad
@TheBadThad 11 күн бұрын
Masterful dude! Your cymbals and high-hats sound almost spot on. Drum fills spot on!
@AlbertoVO5
@AlbertoVO5 Жыл бұрын
It must be so rewarding to do anything perfectly, masterfully. I hope you consider this performance to be an example
@user-wd4uf2sm5d
@user-wd4uf2sm5d 10 күн бұрын
One of my favorite solos, thanks, enjoyed that a lot!
@stratcat3216
@stratcat3216 9 ай бұрын
If you could create something as iconic as this, from scratch, then I'd say yes...... Steve Gadd is a creative genius.
@alexandremello6913
@alexandremello6913 10 ай бұрын
Excellent playing. Aja has a complex structure with lots of arrangements, but has to be executed with a loose feel while keeping the groove. Loads of dynamics changes as well. You nailed it.
@dufussux
@dufussux 3 жыл бұрын
This truly deserves way more views and likes! What an unbelievable cover
@jeffhudick2385
@jeffhudick2385 Жыл бұрын
Every great drummer knows this song but few (myself included) can actually play it. This is absolutely incredible. You’re one of the first people I’ve seen play matched grip with phenomenal stick control. My hat’s off to you and yes Gadd would even be impressed.
@zenphony
@zenphony 10 ай бұрын
Matched grip actually uses many more muscles than traditional which was created to accommodate drums that hung at an angle over a soldiers shoulder.
@davidcammilleri5526
@davidcammilleri5526 9 ай бұрын
I really can not recall the drums taking the lead on any other rock/pop song. Brilliant. Great playing too.
@Drawson663
@Drawson663 2 жыл бұрын
GodDAMN That was good
@oldludwig
@oldludwig Жыл бұрын
Well done man - I reckon I even heard the famous stick-click in there! Great job.
@masonparksmusic
@masonparksmusic 4 жыл бұрын
over 8 minutes of solid drumming!
@bouncingdude
@bouncingdude 2 жыл бұрын
Steve Gadd. One of my favorite drummers.
@jeraldcuccurullo2497
@jeraldcuccurullo2497 3 жыл бұрын
A huge feat!! Great job and your cymbals sound as well as your drum tuning is Gadd perfect!!!
@louiesimon5292
@louiesimon5292 7 ай бұрын
Nice job! This is a brave undertaking and you nailed it.
@cadizwilmo9687
@cadizwilmo9687 9 ай бұрын
This was enjoyable to watch! Well done man!!
@user-dp9yj7iw9t
@user-dp9yj7iw9t 10 ай бұрын
Niceeeeeee..mr GADD..would have been pleased...great track...BLESSINGS
@michaelraulerson5102
@michaelraulerson5102 2 жыл бұрын
This video has 19K views and I alone account for probably 2K of those, love this video
@Sneakypetevaporizers
@Sneakypetevaporizers 10 ай бұрын
Great playing, great sounding kit!
@paulmiddleton8699
@paulmiddleton8699 10 ай бұрын
I absolutely love this song , seeing each drum stick strike just enhances the enjoyment. Great video. Thank you.
@drummingcovers
@drummingcovers 9 ай бұрын
Excellent work! Bravo! Very nice. Kudos. Well done. Atta-boy. You tell'em skippy. Don't hurt'em Hammer! ;)
@darylvogel6317
@darylvogel6317 Жыл бұрын
I’d say the answer is a resounding YES! Dude, your dynamics and cymbal work are phenomenal. I think this is the best cover of this song that I’ve seen. Hats off!
@earldrum
@earldrum 4 жыл бұрын
Ryan, excellent playing. You really nailed it. The hi hat and cymbal work was amazing! You really have a beautiful touch on the cymbals. All os the solos were executed with great feel as well as musically correct. I have never heard a better version of this on KZfaq. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@nickpruett8022
@nickpruett8022 9 ай бұрын
One of the best drum covers I have seen. Most impressive
@davidmckinnon850
@davidmckinnon850 2 жыл бұрын
this is definitely a hidden youtube gem
@patrickmcevoy5080
@patrickmcevoy5080 3 жыл бұрын
Great feel to your cover. Just the right amount of swing, and excellent volume control.
@omargunason6563
@omargunason6563 10 ай бұрын
Superb, very well played!!! Thanks for sharing!
@psmith3001
@psmith3001 2 ай бұрын
This was incredible, thanks for sharing.
@adriankoola
@adriankoola 8 ай бұрын
Freakin top notch mate. That's one of my most liked Steely Dan drum part. if I hadn't been watching I would of assumed it was a steely dan vid. Great stuff!
@ccjacks3
@ccjacks3 4 жыл бұрын
Closed my eyes for a second and swore I was listening to this on my record player. Well done man.
@subsonicwarthog
@subsonicwarthog 2 жыл бұрын
You have a record player?
@RemaleyConstruction
@RemaleyConstruction 4 жыл бұрын
Loved this ! I have spent time with this song but mostly with the Alive In America version comping Dennis Chambers on drums. Both he and Carlock play it differently live than the studio version but I still like the studio version best. This is likely the best performance of the studio album I have seen, great job.
@mikegonzalez7625
@mikegonzalez7625 Жыл бұрын
Very smooth. You have feel when you play the drums instead of just hitting a skin
@drewmarshall4422
@drewmarshall4422 2 жыл бұрын
Just fabulous
@cidonurb
@cidonurb 2 жыл бұрын
this is pure art, bautiful
@duv1982
@duv1982 Жыл бұрын
Flawless. Just beautiful playing. Absolutely loved it! ❤️
@Djent33
@Djent33 3 жыл бұрын
This is a perfect cover. Perfect.
@amberjackymottie6989
@amberjackymottie6989 2 жыл бұрын
Because video is recorded from over head,I can learn how to play so easily .Thank you so much!
@leonarde1666
@leonarde1666 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutly amazing, the bist cover I could find
@thejonathandoan
@thejonathandoan 10 ай бұрын
Magnificent. You did it justice and then some!! Thanks for sharing the video!
@humminglake
@humminglake Жыл бұрын
why do I get such pleasure watching anyone do this song. Wonderful job.... musical drumming, flowing time. Thanks for posting!!
@chrismiddleton7132
@chrismiddleton7132 Жыл бұрын
That was fun to watch! Amazing! Thank you for posting!
@michaeloconnor3138
@michaeloconnor3138 2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding.
@scottculver5728
@scottculver5728 Жыл бұрын
That was so smooth. Gadd level. ❤️👍🏼🥁
@Caprani83
@Caprani83 5 күн бұрын
Brilliant!!!!!
@jimflys2
@jimflys2 Жыл бұрын
Fantastically done.
@paulschreiber3433
@paulschreiber3433 2 жыл бұрын
Simply beautiful. Loved your ending run just before the finish at 8 minutes. Well done!
@microheavy21
@microheavy21 2 жыл бұрын
Great job Ryan, really well payed, Thanks for sharing !
@simonstuart1325
@simonstuart1325 2 жыл бұрын
wow that was absolutely amazing ,on the money , so spot on
@juandv930722
@juandv930722 3 жыл бұрын
oh god that was incredible, and those drums are just perfection, the sound is glorious so yeah, you indeed did steve justice
@theox8276
@theox8276 Жыл бұрын
NALED IT. Excellent dynamics and the perfect touch of cymbals. And kudos for the detail in 05:02 We will never know if it was a mistake or on purpose. Gadd reportedly showed up quite hungover for that sessions. Only two takes and done.
@maximilianodelrio
@maximilianodelrio 10 ай бұрын
I think it was a stick click, just hitting the two sticks against each other
@theox8276
@theox8276 5 ай бұрын
Ryan, this drummer, does a "rim-click" I know what you mean. Everyone says the same thing about the stick-click on purpose. Only Gadd knows. But if you go back to the same section of the chart repeated at 05.34 you hear this
@dagconst1
@dagconst1 3 жыл бұрын
That was incredible Ryan !
@papo1515
@papo1515 3 жыл бұрын
Bravo my man!! Excellent work....
@hunters215
@hunters215 Жыл бұрын
The end of this song is perfection - you nailed it
@mgbwitt
@mgbwitt Жыл бұрын
Great job. Man!!!! Steve would be proud!!!!!!!
@Tagger0325
@Tagger0325 Жыл бұрын
Excellent. Trying to learn this now . Tough nut to crack . This is a big help .daaaaam Steve Gadd
@rolltide8754
@rolltide8754 10 ай бұрын
Ridiculously good!!
@welbyob1
@welbyob1 2 жыл бұрын
Gadd would be proud of you. Great job.
@gregbelcher937
@gregbelcher937 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Close you eyes and hear the original track - a fantastic cover. Congratulations and thanks😎.
@EvilTheOne
@EvilTheOne Жыл бұрын
Just to think that Gadd did this Steely Dan session when he was slightly hungover and still slightly blitz. GREAT JOB!
@JoeMicroscope
@JoeMicroscope 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ryan. Thanks very much for putting the time in to perform such a great tune and such a great representation of Steve’s drumming. I could not really work out all the bits but watching you play this and it all started making sense. Lovely groove and musicality, you make it look easy. 10/10
@forthrightnight
@forthrightnight Жыл бұрын
Exceptional performance! The entire kit sounded absolutely amazing, beautiful sticking. Well done!
@timothycroke5307
@timothycroke5307 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent cover, very musical and excellent touch on the cymbals. Well done, well done. 👏👏👏
@onestarnus8657
@onestarnus8657 2 жыл бұрын
Really, really glad I stumbled upon this. Was trying to find a live version with Steve Gadd, this is IA a pleasant alternative. Thank you.
@HAZARDOUS88
@HAZARDOUS88 9 ай бұрын
Well-done mate. Absolutely brilliant!
@sydviscous7006
@sydviscous7006 Жыл бұрын
Nice work! So intricate.
@illuminoid22
@illuminoid22 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, you smoked it! That’s some really awesome drumming right there-….. Justice served :) Your kit sounds so good !
@eddylee587
@eddylee587 10 ай бұрын
Awesome stick work!!! Drums are tuned perfectly! I could listen to this over and over again! Congrats!
@Wizuu0274
@Wizuu0274 Жыл бұрын
My God, it's truly a perfect cover. Those toms sound heavenly, and your attention to all the small details is on point. Well done, man!
@godbluffvdgg
@godbluffvdgg 4 ай бұрын
You did an amazing job covering a world class jazz drummer; Gadd is a drummer's drummer. It sounds to me the rim playing 2:05 is getting ghosted with two more strokes...4:05 is such a fun part to play too... I couldn't wait till you got to 5:20...When you nail that; Ya gotta think; "Hey, I'm pretty good"...:)...You ain't no joke! Playing this album since the 80's...I wish I did it as clean as you did...:)
@strumminfuel4625
@strumminfuel4625 Жыл бұрын
the timing and control of your drumming is really cool to watch. great job. I love those big cymbals-really easy on the ears
@profoundsinger
@profoundsinger 2 жыл бұрын
Holy $hit!!!! I gotta watch that again!!! Freakin EPIC!!
@memorydriven1330
@memorydriven1330 10 ай бұрын
I believe you did this song justice. Masterfully played!
@tomvillano5824
@tomvillano5824 10 ай бұрын
Incredible job- well done!
@SteveTheDrummer
@SteveTheDrummer 4 жыл бұрын
Man, this was pretty phenomenal.. awesome cover. Liked and subbed. Looking forward to seeing more great content. Hope you have a nice week
@masecardrums
@masecardrums 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve!
@spastastic27
@spastastic27 Жыл бұрын
NICE....great piece to cover and difficult. You did a fantastic job, the triplet flams were spot on.
@alexkomlosy
@alexkomlosy 2 жыл бұрын
Simply incredible. 🙌
@masecardrums
@masecardrums 2 жыл бұрын
thank you Alex!
@jerrymammoser9101
@jerrymammoser9101 Жыл бұрын
Real good, man. That took some delving. I liked that spot in the first take-off where you were spishing the hat with the right hand on the in betweens. I could not get a good grip on just how Steve was doing that until i saw this. Thanks, man. Nice work.
@scotthunt6755
@scotthunt6755 3 жыл бұрын
Man nice work. This song has always escaped me but now I think I can play it.. I love your approach. Scott A Hunt
@sfl8646
@sfl8646 Жыл бұрын
Sounds great. Fantastic playing!
@drumcoachjack3507
@drumcoachjack3507 2 жыл бұрын
GREATTTTTT JOB RYAN!!!!! AWESOME!
@sethlamanna7996
@sethlamanna7996 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Gadd would be proud for sure
@jimjamjerry
@jimjamjerry 2 жыл бұрын
This is amazing!! You are an excellent drummer
@alfredgrandellsr3650
@alfredgrandellsr3650 4 ай бұрын
Outstanding Rendition!
@JTland-sea-air
@JTland-sea-air Жыл бұрын
I'm not a drummer beyond air drumming, but I am a musician. The tempo on those fills and the placement of your cymbal strikes- wow! I feel like you honored Mr Gadd well. Thanks for the awesome challenge! Do some others?
@jeffburke5666
@jeffburke5666 8 ай бұрын
That was awesome
@wimgui
@wimgui Жыл бұрын
Love it!
@hughwilliams-vo9xq
@hughwilliams-vo9xq Жыл бұрын
brillilant outro on fire !
@proggydan8257
@proggydan8257 3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding!
@marygilson3490
@marygilson3490 Жыл бұрын
Loved it! Thanks!
@TheMrReefer420
@TheMrReefer420 3 жыл бұрын
First cover on youtube to do it right, great job!
@pantsonpress
@pantsonpress 2 жыл бұрын
I love this - thank you so much!!
@tomthalman2248
@tomthalman2248 2 жыл бұрын
Ryan, this is my first view of your work. Ironically enough, before I watched this I texted my drum teacher as I want to be schooled on this song . Your interpretation ( performance) was scary good. Side by side I doubt seriously if The Gaddmaster's recording were played and then yours; no one would be able to tell who's who. Hats off to you for the b---s to put this on the tube.
@lhunt480
@lhunt480 2 жыл бұрын
Superb!!
@deadsetanime7102
@deadsetanime7102 3 жыл бұрын
Okay, I really enjoyed that. It looks like you enjoyed playing it. I loved the way you ended the song. Great job.
@jaakkot9661
@jaakkot9661 2 жыл бұрын
Perfectly played!
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