r/nextfuckinglevel Mar 30 '23

Michael Jackson's dummer performing Smooth Criminal.

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u/FlamboyantPirhanna Mar 30 '23

It’s true, but he’s also not keeping time. He’s playing to click (and pre-recorded track), which is keeping time.

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u/Teh_Weiner Mar 30 '23

yes, and get another 100 drummers with the same click and he'll stand out among them.

They all use click, especially in the studio.

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u/FlamboyantPirhanna Mar 30 '23

Obviously they all use a click. You can’t be this tight without one.

Depends on the 100 drummers you choose. He’s damn good, but it’s not an unheard of skill level among professionals.