Shania Twain 'That Don't Impress Me Much' - Elijah Wood Drum Cam - Barretos, Brazil 2018

Stuff I use:

With the exception of percussion, everything is live. No samples. Just very good drum tuning from my tech (Colin Strahm) and mixing by our sound engineer (Sound By Sully). 

Shot exclusively on GoPro cameras! Thanks to Gretsch Drums, TRX Cymbals, Ahead Drumsticks, and Remo Drum Heads.

Shania Twain Band at Barretos, 2018:
Elijah Wood - Drums
Derek Frank - Bass
Cory Churko - Guitar
Joshua Ray Gooch - Guitar
Allison Cornell - Multi-instrumentalist

Love to babe @hayleydorling

[carlbamburg]

I think people, particularly non-musicians, get WAAAAY confused about what great drumming really is, in the same way they're confused about guitar players.. The busy, technique driven, exhibition style drummers get all the attention, but THIS is what the best drummers do.. Stay in the pocket, understand their role in the song and provide that unmovable backbeat.. I'll take this kind of drummer ANY day over a noodler..

[quasijones]

How many times do I need to watch this before I get tired of it? I must have watched it a dozen times and I'm not even close. It's hypnotic and addictive in the extreme and I have a newly found appreciation for drummers! I have no idea how this popped up in my feed but glad it did.

[markhopkins]

I've been a guitar player for last 60 years (1959 to present) and played with bands and played songs written from 1934 to present day, and this young 3:52 drummer's sound and strokes are the best I've ever heard on tape or played with live. What a talent, what a gift.

[mrDK]

To saying EW is laying down a solid groove is an understatement, and the fun EW is having is infectious, the entire body is into it.

[thewing]

The thing I love about this video is how much fun the drummer is having. I love the head banging parts.

[Tdorf]

They should sell special tickets at concerts with a view of the drummer. I loved watching this.

[jeremyxx]

I’ve been playing drums for about 35 years and that is what being a drummer is all about, rock solid time like a metronome. Awesome energy too!

[JTHarrisHF]

I'm a Metal head and my primary instrument is guitar. I can't stand Shania songs but I could listen to this version all day long!!! The "heart of the band is the drummer. Not the guitarist, not even the singer. That's where all the energy comes from. Elia does an AMAZING job with this and wouldn't be out of place in any band as far as I'm concerned!!! Awesome job Elia!!!!

[tscott]

it's been a year since I commented on this video! My mind hasn't changed one bit. The feeling and shear energy Elijah transmits through the drum kit is infectious. "Yeah Yeah."

[SteveOuimette]

I come back to this video from time to time and it's always such a breath of fresh air. Elijah has a solid, deep groove and is a great visual drummer. Having Shania's vocals muted is interesting as you can really hear some of Mutt Lange's great production in the backing tracks that they're adding. 100% all around.

[InnocentCat]

I ran across this video sorta by accident ! !! I have never so happy to make a mistake !! What energy !!! and to think they landed this gig at 19 !!! Keep rocking !!

[jamesmcmahon]

You are my favorite female drummer of all time I am also a drummer of many years in rock and jazz bands and I know a great drummer when i see and hear one and you are it for me !!! I cant wait to see Shania and you in person am going to try to get to Vegas to see one of your concerts !!! You make it look so fun plus you never miss a beat and you are singing at the same time and man oh man I appreciate you and Shania !!! Hope to see you this year in Vegas !! 😃❤

[thewoodman]

She rocks the drums. Love it. Saw Shania Twain in concert, and I remember being majorly impressed with Elia. She looks like she's having a blast. Just awesome

[gregoryhussey]

I'm not a huge fan of mainstream Pop... but total respect for the people who do this and the enormous amount of discipline it takes to play so well with accuracy. the right dynamics, intensity and colour - 'sounding like the record' is now a public expectation and big ups to Drummers like Elijah that can deliver on that.

[greggerrits]

Mesmerzing. Goose bumps. That is the very definition of the human body and soul in complete harmony. Magic.

[kennyhitsman]

Most shoulder movement I have ever seen by a drummer. Dead on and sounded great.

[blakejohnson]

I think it's cool how the other musicians come back and feed off of her energy from time to time.

[J]

Definitely would like to see the Whole Concert on Drum

[LilPaulTheDrummerBoy]

Simple, Solid, and Energetic!!! Love it! Would love to see more of her playing, and not to mention Shania is incredible.

[tedwheatley]

I know this may be weird to say, but this video makes me happy. I'm a former drummer and to see someone so happy on the drums makes me feel better.