Carter Beauford

Finally able to get some good video from my dmb tribute gigs. This one is from the Grey Street Band our of Lafayette, LA. Of course had an audio technical difficulty in one part but we got through it. Been a while since we've played and we never practice other than to dmb tapes so forgive us for any wrong parts!

https://youtu.be/ZGt5B8Pkpvc
 
Finally able to get some good video from my dmb tribute gigs. This one is from the Grey Street Band our of Lafayette, LA. Of course had an audio technical difficulty in one part but we got through it. Been a while since we've played and we never practice other than to dmb tapes so forgive us for any wrong parts!

https://youtu.be/ZGt5B8Pkpvc

solid drumming.

this version was the best I've ever seen in 17 years of shows

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D_2NQ5d_w8
 
anyone who can play the ride/hihat part on #41 has my respect.
 
I've just never understood the appeal of Beauford's playing.

No problem, but then shouldn't you be on other threads discussing players that you ACTUALLY like? A whole lot more worthwhile than discussing in dissent of a modern-day, veritable legend? What do you think? I don't get Gergo Borlai, but I'm not on his threads dissing him. Just kidding, I think Borlai is MONSTER :)
 
I am sure most would love a chance to dissect specific parts of his music if something specific is brought up. But as noted above, not a whole to to be gained from 'I think he sucks'.
 
I've just never understood the appeal of Beauford's playing.

I used to worship Carter. I don't like how his style has evolved, he has lost a lot of what made the band sound so good in their prime. I can't really describe it technically. I last saw them in 2016 and he wasn't the tasteful musical drummer he was when I first saw them. back then his playing was just so solid and relatively simple compared to today.

still, here's what I told my wife when she asked why I love him

he has perfect time, like a clock according to Dave

speed doesn't make a good drummer but his blazing speed, 32nd notes down the toms leading left handed, try that yourself

his explosive improvisational skills, and the improvisation always fits

his incredible stamina, he's a heavy hitter and overall entertaining to watch live

his flawless double bass/cymbal crossovers

his kit sounds amazing, his kit from 2013, Recording Customs/Black Beauty/Ks and As, it all just worked, that Recording Custom attack and kick sound

emotional bond formed seeing DMB as a 20 something year old

he's an all around nice guy, approachable, lives in a $6M house and takes pictures with fans

listen to how DMB sounded around 2000. I have never heard a band like that. I have never seen another drummer like that. he's one of a kind if nothing else. like my beautiful wife. he just does something to me.

he f@cking loves playing drums

fast forward to 6:17 never gets old

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuAz-RseZmU
 
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