Steve Smith: Drum Solo - Khanda West

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Published 2009-06-12

Steve performs "Khanda West", a drum solo based around a quintuplet subdivision. From the Drum Legacy DVD!

All Comments (21)

@jpai4144 9 years ago

every drummer needs to see this solo, this is true musicianship, talent, technique, limb independence, and creativity, damn !!!
@MrHeitz17 12 years ago

One of the most underrated drummers out there. When people think of the greats, unless they really know they're drumming (or are a Journey fan) they rarely mention Steve, but quite frankly, he's up there with the Bonhams and the Pearts and the Moons.
@tuxgoo8647 8 years ago

Superb drumming, no surprise. And the sound of kit is unbelievable!
@Leheno 13 years ago

I just watched it 13 times in a row and I still dont know how the hell that is even humanly possible
@Juju2mangue 10 years ago

This is the most amazing dru msolo I've ever heard.
@bill72pa 3 years ago

Omg. That 16" floor tom sound. Perfect tuning all around.
@DLJGuitarPlayer 2 years ago

My jaw drops every time I listen to this solo
@b-sideplank 9 years ago

What people don't realize is that its really easy what he played. Just remember to practice 5 hours a day for 20 years. You are good to go.
@jpb318 10 years ago

The thing that amazes me about this is his tempo...I got the distinct impression it didn't budge.
@FirstSergeant100 10 years ago

Play this solo through your surround sound system and turn up the subwoofer. This is quality recording. Great job (as usual) Hudson Music!
@devwhit 14 years ago

This has to be one of my favorite solos of all time! Dynamic, melodic, powerful, it has it all, in just 2 minutes! Absolutely flawless.
@pilgy1 14 years ago

you know what, that was outstanding. thats just a lifetimes work to be playing something like that with such control. amazing
@CemCangir 10 years ago

I want to drum! What a monster. So much maturitiy in his touch!
@blapis89 10 years ago

i love how john riley is sitting there like a boss. Id be mind blown :D
@terrajavier 13 years ago

And the sound of that 16" floor drum? Booming. A life dedicated to drumming. This is the way to achieve excellence. Steve is a Master and a Teacher. How much talent in one person. Steve, que clase de baterista eres! Un Maestro en todos los sentidos de la palabra. Gracias por dedicar tu vida a este increible instrumento e inspirar a tantas generaciones. JSM
@gonadiator 10 years ago

this literally just charged my body full of energy. so powerful
@AllisterCooper2008 8 years ago

Didn't know Rob Halford was a drummer as well :).
@SourCastX 9 years ago

Ben Kingsley plays drums?!
@PoeticJustice05 13 years ago

John Riley's a master as well, regardless if he's not as popular as Steve Smith, but the way he's just fixed on Steve and his drumming shows Steve's greatness.
@GraphicParty 14 years ago

I could listen to Steve all day. I would quit my job right now, and just take lessons from him all day every day for a year.