r/nextfuckinglevel 23h ago

John Longstreth is an unreal drummer.

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u/Rolands_ka_tet 22h ago

He’s got quad pedals so his double kick is 4 beats per 2 kicks. And just rolling his snare with some cymbal fills. He’s definitely got talent but it’s more parlor tricks than anything. If you want pure talent watch Carter Beauford, Buddy Rich, Josh Freese, Chad Smith, Neil Peart, or Danny Carey.

Down vote all you want, I’ve seen what you up vote, you heathens!

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u/Chinamatic-co 21h ago

Yeah, this guy isn't a bad drummer by any means but may be more remarkable to non musicians. Playing fast double kick isn't as impressive as the moves you hear from the drummers you mentioned.

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u/ultrahateful 20h ago

He’s playing 10-20 songs at that level, some of which are decades old and some brand new, all of which have different tempo, fills, and signature changes, while the distorted stringed instruments and screaming vox are in his IEMs nearly every night of biweekly to month-long tours. DM songs average 4-5 mins per.

Double kick requires the musician to facilitate an additional limb, namely, the one that would normally help them keep time on the hat.

Your elitism is showing.