Vinnie Colaiuta plays Manic (w/click only) First Take!

Описание: This video is from my early 2002 (it might have been 2001) weekend recording session with my friend Vinnie. It is a cover of Jimi Hendrix's Manic Depression.

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I asked Vinnie to play with Mitch Mitchell's original feel but weave in and out with his interpretation.
As I was not able to obtain a "sync" license from Experience Hendrix LLC, I am not able to legally play our recorded release of the tune in "sync" with the video (long story). So, I decided to upload the two takes with the click track only, which provided an even closer focus on Vinnie's genius and how he made a click track sound like a tune instead of a metronome.
Vinnies' performance transcends mere rhythm-keeping and becomes a masterclass in compositional drumming. His playing here and throughout the weekend sessions are intricate and expressive, weaving complex patterns that blend seamlessly with the music.
With Manic, he is fluid and precise, demonstrating the 3/4 (9/8) musical structure and dynamics. Every stroke and rhythmic pattern is deliberate, contributing to the larger musical narrative rather than just keeping time.
Throughout the video, Vinnie's passion and mastery (as we all know) are unmistakable. He showcases his approach to drumming as an integral part of the musical composition, elevating it beyond simple rhythm maintenance to a profoundly engaging and innovative art form.

You can hear the released recording here:    • Vinnie Colaiuta and J. Kimo Williams Cover...