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@elahem6940
4 ай бұрын
Hearing the Bedlam in Goliath at 15 years old shot my fuckin brains out the back of my head
@dtrmnts
4 ай бұрын
Same
@jingalls9142
4 ай бұрын
As it did to my little babay brain. I still throw it on and just think woah.
@MirkoFustinoni
4 ай бұрын
I didn't know anything about TMV when I first heard Wax Simulacra, that drumming just didn't seem humanly possible to me
@rustyshackleford4311
4 ай бұрын
lmao facts
@superultramega77
4 ай бұрын
Sounds best downloaded off frostwire
@InzidenzPanik
4 ай бұрын
I may not make friends by saying this but he’s my fav Mars Volta drummer. Theodore is still amazing, but the stuff Pridgen came out on Bedlam was just on another level. The current one is really good and really never cared for Fleming or Elitch , but if you land that gig is because you are really top notch.
@tylerlawson5923
4 ай бұрын
I feel the same way
@christopherzucchero4447
4 ай бұрын
Agreed!! The new drummer or at least the drummer I saw at Riot Fest this past year was quite amazing!!!
@jeremylarue4503
4 ай бұрын
He's definitely the best. No question.
@joeldrummer23
4 ай бұрын
You are not Alone on that opinion
@bobbymccrary6107
Ай бұрын
Yeah that’s not a controversial take at all.
@mhobsonirish
4 ай бұрын
When Larnell and Aaron are giving you stank face at the same time you know you’ve got it going on 😮💨
@jessebradley1720
4 ай бұрын
Pause it at 8:25, all that needs to be said about that man O ............. O
@MantisGiant
4 ай бұрын
Thomas is using one of my crashs as hi hats what a goat
@jamellponder4434
4 ай бұрын
Thomas Pridgen is truly phenomenal.
@f1guremeout
12 күн бұрын
"Deloused in the Comatorium" changed my brain chemistry forever.
@DaLawn
4 ай бұрын
Aside from Thomas Pridgens talent, his humble spirit will keep around 4 a long time. He's as brilliant as he's down 2 Earth.🤘
@mikestanislaus1107
4 ай бұрын
Bedlam in Goliath is the only Mars Volta album I own, not because I am not a fan of their music, but mainly because of Thomas Pridgen's work. Absolutely mind-blowing!
@truthinc.5555
4 ай бұрын
...if you enjoy rock, their first album is a must-own
@Mari000
4 ай бұрын
First four albums are great
@bennettkeasey665
4 ай бұрын
Hearing it at 35, it blew my mind too
@LamarSowellBDApocalypse
4 ай бұрын
"Octahedron" is the only album I gave from them - but I listen to it wvery couple of weeks, in its entirety. So blisteringly beautiful!
@nickentros
4 ай бұрын
It’s honestly their second worst album too, you should explore their first 4 records too
@bobbymccrary6107
Ай бұрын
I recommend Bedlam for even better TP drumming and the first full length “Deloused in the Comatorium” that one is banger after banger.
@JeffRandallDrumming
4 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this!
@danieladolfotroncosomoreno7461
Ай бұрын
Wow 🤯❤
@mayrakoira5397
4 ай бұрын
Larnell going "what's the heck's happening" in that last clip 😄
@albertodesantis739
4 ай бұрын
Oh My God! You are right! That was Larnell
@100RoundDrums
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this bro I appreciate the love ❤
@pmflix
4 ай бұрын
great video, I'm really glad I found it
@TylerOath
4 ай бұрын
Met him at NAMM one time. He was the most kind and genuine dude. We talked with him and a few other drummer for like an hour. By the end, HE wanted to take a picture with my buddy and I instead of the other way around lol
@thebunn
4 ай бұрын
Fave drummer of all time by 100 miles!
@gojurymusichem
4 ай бұрын
Excellent drummer
@marcburrows5783
4 ай бұрын
GOAT
@thechangeups
4 ай бұрын
Micheal Bland please. love these thanks
@TheDrifteffect
4 ай бұрын
Beast!!!
@dillinguuur79
4 ай бұрын
weird, I was thinking about Thomas the other day then randomly saw this...
@OzempicRage
2 ай бұрын
the whole point of tmv was about there chaotic forces with cedrics vocals and omars guitar once thomas left the band died
@metalcedy
4 ай бұрын
You know you're doing something right as a drummer when Larnell Lewis gives you that look... 8:23
@jarrettlevar
4 ай бұрын
I'm suprised The memorials are not in this video.
@robjaimes
4 ай бұрын
I still listen to We Go to War regularly
@felipesalazar4897
4 ай бұрын
Please do one about Chris Maitland from his Porcupine Tree era!
@Robodude_0528
4 ай бұрын
Goliath was TMV’s best LP, I think. Pridgen was a key component in that. That album is all gas and no brakes
@artysanmobile
4 ай бұрын
‘All gas and no brakes’ is generally a guarantee of bad music. I can appreciate skill as much as anyone but at the end of the day, it’s music that matters. ‘Brakes’ is where the soul is, where the funk is.
@Robodude_0528
4 ай бұрын
@@artysanmobile depends on my mood. Sometimes I want all gas and no breaks. That’s not the only appeal of that record though. De Loused and FTM are solid entries along with Noctourniquette, but Goliath is more cohesive and holds up upon multiple listens better. FTM is way too self indulgent on the transitions. I can’t listen to an hour of frogs
@McDoinky
4 ай бұрын
8:25 incredible frame
@nicholasvallas9802
4 ай бұрын
By no means front to disparage the supreme talent that is Thomas Pridgen. But Jon Theodore is the powerhouse of the mars Volta. Also could have mentioned his work with Trash Talk.
@jongallardo8006
4 ай бұрын
Jon and Thomas were the 2 best players in TMV. No need for comparison
@jameshoreman475
2 ай бұрын
I think it’s reasonable to say Pridgen is a more talented player than Theodore but Theodore was the right fit for TMV. Pridgen, a once in a lifetime prodigy while Theodore is the perfect drummer who can play any style.
@tbtron
4 ай бұрын
I personally think John Theodore on the first album is waaaaaay bigger juggernaut. Pridgen was a good replacement but the dynamic of the band I really liked changed for me when John Theodore left.
@LaVerdad65
4 ай бұрын
TP is a great drummer. John Theodore was the RIGHT drummer
@THEREALQYU
2 ай бұрын
They won a Grammy when TP arrived tho…. Lolol John was there long before annnnnnnnnnd nothing…..🤷🏾♂️
@bobbymccrary6107
Ай бұрын
Get this guy in a room with Tosin Abasi as soon as possible
@witchbvrner
4 ай бұрын
I didn't like Octahedron when it came out, and now, I can't listen to Bedlam without pairing it with Octahedron. It is just as enjoyable to me, and works so well as a half to a much greater whole in those sibling records.
@Sfdjdhrh
2 ай бұрын
The last clip hes got larnell making a stank face. Thats all you need to know
@dannymayday7106
13 күн бұрын
These geniuses fired him. Lol
@poindextertunes
4 ай бұрын
please do one of these videos on JD Beck 😁
@PremiumAudioServices
4 ай бұрын
Excuse me while I go pick my jaw up off the floor...
@mikes7707
4 ай бұрын
The guy is great and pls go easy on me, but idt he has that much feel it style…. Beyond speed and technical ability. Imo, Dave Elitch was by far the best drummer they had. A hard hitter that had tons of dynamic range, and always right in the pocket.
@The_ScapeGoat
4 ай бұрын
Elitch has absolutely no dynamics. Theodore was their best drummer, Pridgen their most skilled. But Theodore's creativity on a 5 piece is literally unmatched. The drumming on DITC is as creative as the guitar playing.
@mikes7707
4 ай бұрын
@@The_ScapeGoat - someone gifted enough to be in this band is a master of their craft. Point taken, but Your credibility is diluted by saying something like that.
@poindextertunes
4 ай бұрын
8:13 if you cant feel that then idk what to tell you
@mikes7707
4 ай бұрын
@@poindextertunes - I can and I do. It’s amazing. What’s your point?
@mikes7707
4 ай бұрын
@@poindextertunes - if I had to guess, it’s 32 note triplets, and it’s fire.
@Bigwhoopiedingdong
4 ай бұрын
They should work on the songs instead of freaking Out because the music is weak
@MauricioMagaldi
4 ай бұрын
That stanky eye from Larnell Lewis in the Zildjian video tells us everything we need to know about Thomas Pridgen haha
@JonathanTaylorW
4 ай бұрын
Pridgen is just a phenomenon, he has so much raw talent, tons of experience and skill, and a super distinctive voice on the drums. No comparison to other drummers needed, he was born to hit drums!
@GuyWhoLikesTheSnarkies1435
4 ай бұрын
Wow, a rare "appreciation thread" video for Thomas Pridgen? I guess I'm not the only one who recognizes his skill and artistry, just as much as I did for Jon Theodore😆 Hope you can also make a video for Matt Garstka, if that's not too much to ask🙏
@GuyWhoLikesTheSnarkies1435
4 ай бұрын
8:23 That reaction coming from Larnell Lewis is absolutely priceless😂 He must be like "Shit, my man absolutely cooks a lava down here!🌋"
@danyaguirrebroca3844
4 ай бұрын
You beat me to the punch. You know you're shnasty when you make Larnell throw out a stank face.
@bobbymccrary6107
Ай бұрын
I noticed that!
@jeffkaluga997
4 ай бұрын
Hands down one of the best drummers I ever heard.I first fell in love with his drumming on my then-label mate Eric Gale's Record..I could hear the history of drumming, Gospel, funk, Jazz, and world-class rock... I begged label head Mike Varney to let me play bass on a record with Pridgen, it never happened..
@Pericles777
4 ай бұрын
Also check out Gary Novak, played with Allan Holdsworth. Thomas reminds me of him so much especially the way he does singles
@pitpride1220
4 ай бұрын
These comments are way kinder and also not racist towards Pridgen. When compared to comments on some of TMV'S live performances with him. It's nice to see. I get tired of it. It's regressive.
@jessebradley1720
4 ай бұрын
lol at 8:24 , If Larnell Lewis gives you that look, you know you're a Drumming God O.O
@npittman82
4 ай бұрын
TP is out of this world. He's like Danny Carey on speed. His ease at playing odd syncopation, odd time signatures, insane independence all with blazing chops is unreal.
@schwabit989
4 ай бұрын
Great video. I can’t even walk and chew gum at the same time. Much respect!
@Pandamasque
4 ай бұрын
The Mars Volta fans may want to check out the project Mask of Phantasm and the album New Axial Age, where Pridgen plays alongside TMV's Adrian Terazzas on wind instruments.
@dpbassflamencop1895
3 ай бұрын
You Forgot on artist because you not really jazz follower. Listen to Pridgen on bassists Victor Little Inner Portrait. Fusion jazz Funk The song Flynn Funk
@bobbymccrary6107
Ай бұрын
I wish there was more Giraffe Tongue Orchestra. That was one hell of a lineup for a metal supergroup.
@dillinguuur79
4 ай бұрын
while Jon was my favorite in Volta Bedlam was, is and always will be my favorite album
@poindextertunes
4 ай бұрын
That Lizzo song was hot garbage except for the drums 😂
@Th3dubside42
4 ай бұрын
Thomas shouldn’t have gotten fired. He was hands down their best drummer
@GersonELongoria
4 ай бұрын
Very subjective. Many argue Jon Theodore was the best drummer, musically.
@jameshoreman475
2 ай бұрын
He was fired for getting drunk and trying to fight his bandmates, that’s a perfectly reasonable reason to fire him.
@escherpainting8622
4 ай бұрын
Was worried I'd never get to see the man himself. To my surprise I went to a show at Wembley earlier this year and lo and behold, he was playing for one of the opening bands. Wasn't a big fan of the band in particular, but watching him drum was absolutely the highlight of that whole evening. Even above seeing the headliner lol
@LeGou
4 ай бұрын
Get this man a double kick pedal 😁
@leftpastsaturn67
4 ай бұрын
I thnk that was Larnell Lewis grimacing at 8:25... which says something about Pridgen's proficiency.
@jonnykk1
4 ай бұрын
Rewind That is so so good
@VLKV_loves_you
4 ай бұрын
monster
@kraftyhandz
4 ай бұрын
Thomas Pridgen played to me with only I and him in a room. One of the greatest moments in my life. If you want proof, I posted a KZitem short of it a couple weeks ago on my KZitem. Dude is down to earth.
@BrokenWingman
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for introducing me to Giraffe Tongue Orchestra. Holy fuck I love this album.
@poindextertunes
4 ай бұрын
gawd his drums sound fxcking amazing 😳
@noveltycrusade
4 ай бұрын
Legend
@Mdjagg
4 ай бұрын
Pridgen ruined the Mars Volta. Perfect example of not playing to the music in front of you and just shredding. John was such an inspiration and the perfect fit for TMV, and Pridgen is the exact opposite. Rudiments have no business in real music. This trend is trash and the Mars Volta felt it with losing fans, and never getting them back.
@ELIDOTORG
4 ай бұрын
Bro mad because he can't even play😂.
@Mdjagg
4 ай бұрын
@ELIDOTORG
@dillinguuur79
4 ай бұрын
yea man, that's definitely what destroyed them 😄
@Mdjagg
4 ай бұрын
@Mdjagg 1 minute ago @dillinguuur79 What was it? I stopped following them when they started playing with TP. Lol. For real though, to both. He's just not what I ever wanted out of TMV, you all act like I'm calling him bad, he's one of the best of all time, I just don't want to hear it on progressive Santana music, I want what John Theodore had. I'd have been singing TP's praises if he walked into to TMV and asked how he could continue the tradition. Instead, he just showed up as himself.
@yoyoz333
2 ай бұрын
What are you talking about? Everything is a rudiment. That's why they're called rudiments. It's like saying the letters of the alphabet ruined paragraphs.
@Augfordpdoggie
4 ай бұрын
super fast for sure, but if you train long enough any drummer can play that fast stuff. But the music is boring, non beautiful melodies, and a bunch of banging
@shmupshmuppewpew5260
4 ай бұрын
Or you could just not comment
@Augfordpdoggie
4 ай бұрын
@@shmupshmuppewpew5260 but i did and i can because this is the forum for commenting
@forgettablelisa
4 ай бұрын
@@shmupshmuppewpew5260why he’s not allowed to have different taste than you?
@zachmillerdrums
4 ай бұрын
“i could do that if i wanted to i just don’t feel like it!!”
@willburhans3018
4 ай бұрын
if you can’t hear the musicality in Thomas’ playing, that’s your fault, lol.
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