X2 . Yup, definitely relate to this . Certain songs that I enjoy ... I THINK I’m grooving or laying it down better and SOMETIMES I actually am. Sometimes it’s because of the drum beat or groove, sometimes it’s the guitar part or rhythm that gets me going , sometimes it’s the baseline or other variables/instruments and sometimes it’s the total sum of the parts ( the whole damn song) that lights a fire under my ass and gets me going . For me it’s not really a genre or particular beat or groove , but something untouchable that I really can’t put my finger on . I guess it comes from what speaks to you musically that comes from inside each one of us , and I’m many times surprised at what that will be for me , but I know and feel it when I hear it . So many variables go into it. It can change for me from day to day or week to week . It can all be about what speaks to you at a particular time . Or just about the mood and atmosphere your in . But I’d say your right John , even when we may not be feeling something we’re probably grooving just fine and it sounds good to everyone . Then there’s those times you’re just sure your on fire. And sometimes it’s just the feeling of playing better because of a bunch of other things . But absolutely as the OP mentions some stuff just really speaks to you . I guess , to put it one way ......
It’s having the pure and absolute confidence in playing the music YOU enjoy , due to practice and hard work that makes it easier and even more enjoyable to play . There’s no other feeling like it in the world !!!!
AREN’T WE ALL LUCKY WE GET TO PLAY DRUMS ???????????!!!!!!!