the craziest drum solo ever

Performed by: Aric Improta
Transcribed by: Artur Spivak

faq:

Q: how are you related to jacob collier? / A: i'm not, we just have the same last name
Q: how do you transcribe? / A: i use musescore for notation and 'Transcribe!' for beat marking, slowing down etc
Q: do you have perfect pitch? / A: no
Q: why are some videos not transcribed by you? / A: sometimes other people submit transcriptions, most are commissioned from others who can do a better job than i can. i want to make sure you see the best transcriptions possible!

[GeorgeCollier]

the sight reading you get given in the exam:

[zanewright]

I don't care what instrument, if the solo starts with you doing a headstand you're a certified madlad

[macadaw]

He actually didn’t even win the drum-off contest that year, he came 2nd behind Juan Carlos Mendoza, highly recommend watching all the finalists, most stacked final quality wise

[samgodzwa]

As a former high school jazz band drummer, I know that good drum transcriptions are rare. George, you did a fantastic job!

[cleeryyyy]

as a drummer, this guy makes me want to learn more and never stop, and also, i want to quit on the spot

[crooshflow]

Man does a 360 shuvit mid drum solo.... instant fan.

[TobFal]

As a drummer, I appreciate the font you used for your transcription. I bet every drummer will recognize this font.

[TheIceholeCanadian]

Writing your bands names on your snare to advertise is genius. Genuinely good bands too

[A.C_B.]

First I was impressed. then the movement became inhuman. then I realised I had the video playing at 1, 25x speed. I fixed it. The movements remained inhuman.

[thetrinity]

He's the drummer for Night Verses. Definitely worth checking out

[furcornmanwiththemasterpla]

I think I heard someone say "The best moments in a drum solo is when they aren't playing the drums" and I think this embodies that so much

[Iconoplastt]

George always amazing to see your clips and transcriptions, you find the best stuff.

[Justin]

It’s just so insane how dynamic it is. You feel everything.

[diablmaster]

1:57 is the most impressive bit by far. That's insane.

[TAlexBlack]

I love that Aric Improta is getting recognition from George. I saw this a few years back and thought to myself "finalist, not winner?" and then checked out Night Verses, which had amazing music but an average vocalist, and I lost interest. They got rid of their vocalist in 2017 and seem to be 100% instrumental now and I love it! Their album From the Gallery of Sleep is fantastic.

[PerOculos]

4:10 no one talks about the perfectly executed off-beat shoulder tap

[butzmn]

Dude is literally crazy about drumming. That is dedication to his craft for sure

[evifnoskcaj]

Don't even care that he's not keeping a consistent tempo...his advanced technique, his incorporation of different styles, and his use of a synth pad in combination with his showmanship make this a treat for the audience.

[IncendiaHL]

This must be the mysterious man behind the huge costume in the famous "drummer at the wrong gig" video

[Pheminon]

I KNEW THE THUMBNAIL LOOKED FAMILIAR
It's been YEARS since I saw this guy. A friend of mine was actually in the same drum off competition as this guy that year