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Nick D'Virgilio – Gibberish (Spock's Beard Performance)
Are you ready to take your viewing experience to the next level? Join our YouTube membership program and gain exclusive access to early releases, members-only videos, and so much more! 🔥 Don't miss out on the opportunity to be the first to see our new content and have exclusive access to our channel. Sign up now and elevate your viewing experience! 🤗 https://drmch.nl/3WhRNr7 Watch the course ➜ https://drmch.nl/3IxNkK0 | Nick D'Virgilio teaches you the invaluable skill-set of becoming a singing drummer. Whether you are singing background vocals or leading a band, his brand new Drum Channel course covers various exercises that will build your vocal foundation and ability to play drums simultaneously. We hope you enjoy this performance of 'Gibberish' off Spock's Beard's 1999 album "Day for Ni...
published: 03 Apr 2022
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Nick D'Virgilio - On Tour with Mr. Big: VLog # 3 - Seoul and Hong Kong
Greetings everyone! In this video vlog, we head back in time to July 2023 to have some fun reliving some fantastic memories of Mr Big in Southeast Asia. This video has some behind-the-scenes footage of the venues in Seoul and Hong Kong along with a couple of snippets from the shows. It is truly awesome to see and hear the crowds. Both cities were simply amazing. Thank you to everyone who came and rocked with us!
#MrBig #paulgilbert #billysheehan #ericmartin #NickDvirgilio #NDV #Drums #dwdrums #sabiancymbals_official #promarkdrumsticks #seoul #hongkong #makeithappen
published: 15 Nov 2023
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NDV’s Groovy Thursdays - Groove # 53: Three Great Pat Torpey Grooves
Greetings everyone!
Happy New Year and welcome back to Groovy Thursdays and the first grooves of 2023!
We are starting the year out right with some fun rock-n-roll drumming. Three great grooves from the Mr. Big drummer Pat Torpey. Pat was a fantastic player. He left us to early after battling Parkinson's disease but left us a great gift. The gift of his drumming lives on with all of us and there is a lot to learn from. Pat could be very technical when he needed to be. But deep down he just rocked and rocked hard! There was a ton of energy in his playing and I love that kind of thing.
I picked three grooves to check out. The first is from the song "Take Cover". A nice linear pattern that also blends in a solid back beat. It is definitely good for working on coordination and pocket. The s...
published: 05 Jan 2023
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On the Road with NDV: Drums, Cymbals & Sticks . . . Oh My! A Mr. Big Drum Rig Tour
Shop the NDV Sound 👇
Promark Nick D’Virgilio signature drumsticks 👉 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Promark_Nick_DVirgilio_Signature_Drumsticks
DW drum kits, shell packs, hardware & more 👉 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/DW
Sabian HHX cymbals 👉 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Sabian_HHX
Listen to the 30th Anniversary Edition of Mr. Big’s iconic album, Lean into It
Apple Music 👉 https://music.apple.com/us/album/lean-into-it-30th-anniversary-edition/1572958573
Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/album/2Y7fURPZCCr4iZIrM2S3dR?si=GBn0M2bSQmCJeIac2NDgcw
Sweetwater’s Nick D’Virgilio was recently tapped by none other than the legendary Paul Gilbert to join Mr. Big on The Big Finish Tour, lending his percussive panache to the band as, on its first leg, it ignited stages throughout Japan, South Korea,...
published: 12 Nov 2023
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Nick D'Virgilio - On Tour with Mr. Big: VLog # 1
Greetings everyone!
Here is the first installment of my tour vlogs with Mr Big. We are traveling across Asia and it is going to be awesome! This first vlog shows a bit of rehearsal, my travel adventure getting over to China for the first show, and a little bit of the first gig. What an adventure this will be!
Cheers!
#NickDvirgilio #MrBig #TheBigFinish #DWdrums #Sabiancymbals #Promarkdrumsticks #Sweetwatersound
published: 20 Jul 2023
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Nick D'Virgilio - On Tour with Mr. Big: VLog # 2
Greetings everyone!
Sorry, it took so long to get Tour Vlog 2 done. There is always a lot going on while traveling every other day. Plus I am shooting a ton of content for both myself and Sweetwater while on this tour. Keeping everything organized is a full-time job in itself.
In this vlog, you will see some of my adventures with Mr Big while in Japan. A little bit from our shows in Nagoya, Osaka, and Tokyo. There are some travel bits, behind-the-scenes at the venues, and a little bit of concert footage from all three venues. All the footage is either shot from a GoPro or iPhone.
The shows in Japan were incredible. The venues were amazing to discover and play at. The Mr Big crew doing such a great job taking care of us and getting our gear ready for every gig. The UDO group in Japan ...
published: 07 Aug 2023
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Promark Nick D’Virgilio Signature Drumsticks Are Finally Here
Shop Nick D’Virgilio’s signature Promark drumsticks 👉 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Nick_DVirgilio_Signature_Drumsticks
Having lent his masterful drumming and vocal skills to the likes of Tear for Fears, Spock’s Beard, Genesis, and Mr. Big, to name a few, Nick D’Virgilio’s talents have earned him a well-deserved place among Promark’s pantheon of percussive powerhouses. That’s right: NDV’s got his own signature drumsticks! These 16-inch-long, 5AB-grip sticks were tailored to NDV’s diverse yet focused array of styles, perfectly suited to run the gamut of prog, rock, metal, jazz, fusion, and more. Precisely balanced hickory and acorn-shaped tips are accompanied by a slim taper to blend the best of 5A- and 5B-sized sticks for a superlative in-hand feel. We’ll let Nick tell you the full story hi...
published: 30 Oct 2023
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Nick D’Virgilio: Progressive Rock Drumming Tips (FULL DRUM LESSON)
Faster Hands & Feet (in 10 days)
► https://www.Drumeo.com/faster/
With years of experience as the drummer for progressive rock bands Spock's Beard and Big Big Train, Nick D’Virgilio is THE drummer to teach you how to improve your progressive rock drumming. Luckily for you, he’s here to do just that in this lesson. Nick will perform "Haymaking" by Big Big Train, then deconstruct the song while covering the key elements you should be focusing on in order to get more comfortable playing in a prog setting.
Make sure you download the play-along track:
►https://Drumeo.com/beat/prog-rock-drumming-tips/
Lesson Index:
0:00 - SONG: "Snow Medley"
4:34 - Introduction
8:37 - Lesson begins
10:27 - SONG: "Haymaking" by Big Big Train
14:20 - How to make prog rock groove
17:54 - Chops in prog rock
23:37...
published: 09 Oct 2018
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Nick D'Virgilio – "The Florentine" (Big Big Train Performance)
Greetings everyone!
Here's another one of my performance pieces captured during my time at Drum Channel, playing the song "The Florentine" from my band Big Big Train. This track comes from our record "The Grand Tour". It is a really fun song to play drums on and I get to sing a great harmony lead vocal with David Longdon. This performance was made before David's passing. Hearing and watching this video brings back so many wonderful memories of David and how great it was be in #BigBigTrain with him.
I hope you enjoy the video and make sure to go to #DrumChannel for my lesson course on drumming and singing along with all of the other amazing drum content they have there. It is an amazing resource and I am honored to be there.
In this course I teach you the invaluable skill-set of becoming...
published: 14 May 2022
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Drum Battle: Korn’s Ray Luzier and Nick D’Virgilio
More videos like this Drum Battle: Korn’s Ray Luzier and Nick D’Virgilio 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlczpwSXEOya1JJAzNZlHLwf10x8SUYly
Shop for the Pearl Masters Maple/Gum shell pack (Ray’s kit) at Sweetwater 👉 https://imp.i114863.net/ZdDQVR
Shop for the Pearl President Series Deluxe shell pack (Nick’s kit) at Sweetwater 👉 https://imp.i114863.net/XxqY45
If you’re wondering what video gear we use, check it out 👉 https://imp.i114863.net/BXQ059
In one corner, modern metal master Ray Luzier from Korn is armed with a Pearl Masters Maple/Gum kit. In the other, Sweetwater’s prog-rock master Nick D’Virgilio is poised behind a Pearl President Series Deluxe kit — let’s go!
After you watch, check out Sweetwater.com today for all your music instrument and pro audio needs! 👉 http...
published: 07 May 2021
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Nick D'Virgilio – Gibberish (Spock's Beard Performance)
Are you ready to take your viewing experience to the next level? Join our YouTube membership program and gain exclusive access to early releases, members-only v...
Are you ready to take your viewing experience to the next level? Join our YouTube membership program and gain exclusive access to early releases, members-only videos, and so much more! 🔥 Don't miss out on the opportunity to be the first to see our new content and have exclusive access to our channel. Sign up now and elevate your viewing experience! 🤗 https://drmch.nl/3WhRNr7 Watch the course ➜ https://drmch.nl/3IxNkK0 | Nick D'Virgilio teaches you the invaluable skill-set of becoming a singing drummer. Whether you are singing background vocals or leading a band, his brand new Drum Channel course covers various exercises that will build your vocal foundation and ability to play drums simultaneously. We hope you enjoy this performance of 'Gibberish' off Spock's Beard's 1999 album "Day for Night".
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Upgrade your playing on Drum Channel 👉 https://www.drumchannel.com
Free drum lessons 👉 https://www.drumchannel.com/free-lessons/
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Nick D'Virgilio has been a musician since the age of five. His father got sick of him hitting the pots and pans and brought home a set of 1965 blue sparkle Ludwig drums and he never looked back. The music bug had taken hold and was not going to let go.
Nick was a self-taught musician until he attended the Dick Grove School of Music in Los Angeles, California at the age of 17. From that point forward, Nick's professional career has been in full swing.
In 1994, Nick met the late Kevin Gilbert (Toy Matinee, Giraffe) and from that chance meeting at a ski resort nightclub, his career took off to the next level. Nick joined the UK pop group, Tears For Fears, in 1995 and played with them until 2008. In 1996, Nick replaced Phil Collins in Genesis and recorded on the album Calling All Stations. Nick has also played and recorded for such artists as Peter Gabriel, Sheryl Crow, Mike Keneally, Eric Burden and the Animals, and many others.
Founded in the early 1990s, Nick's original band, Spock's Beard, was simultaneously climbing the ranks in the Prog-Rock world. During his 20 years with Spock's Beard, Nick was part of ten studio releases, live DVDs, and many tours of the United States and Europe. Later in his tenure with Spock's Beard, Nick also took over the role of lead singer as well as holding the drum chair for studio recordings.
Building on the exposure and the opportunities that arose from these recording and touring credits, Nick became a busy teacher and clinician for Paiste Cymbals, Alesis, Sonic Reality, IK Multimedia, Meinl Cymbals and Percussion, Mapex Drums, Vic Firth Drumsticks, and Aquarian Drumheads. He performed and taught master classes at drum festivals, music schools, and music conventions all over the world.
In 2010, Nick joined the company Cirque Du Soleil. He was part of their touring show, TOTEM, for 4-1/2 years as drummer, lead singer, and assistant bandleader.
Nick joined Sweetwater Sound in August 2014, where he creates how-to content, demonstration videos, and product reviews. He also teaches music and pro audio classes and serves as the Sweetwater Studios' first-call session drummer.
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Connect with Nick D'Virgilio!
📘 Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/ndvofficial/
📷 Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/ndvirgilio/
🐧 Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/ndvmusic/
Stay in touch with Drum Channel!
📕 Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/DrumChannel/
📸 Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/DrumChannel/
🐦 Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/DrumChannel/
Get better faster with our Practice Assist Metronome™!
http://www.drumchannel.com/practice-assistant/
Visit the Drum Channel Store!
https://shop.drumchannel.com/
#NickDVirgilio #SingingAndDrumming #DrumChannel
https://wn.com/Nick_D'Virgilio_–_Gibberish_(Spock's_Beard_Performance)
Are you ready to take your viewing experience to the next level? Join our YouTube membership program and gain exclusive access to early releases, members-only videos, and so much more! 🔥 Don't miss out on the opportunity to be the first to see our new content and have exclusive access to our channel. Sign up now and elevate your viewing experience! 🤗 https://drmch.nl/3WhRNr7 Watch the course ➜ https://drmch.nl/3IxNkK0 | Nick D'Virgilio teaches you the invaluable skill-set of becoming a singing drummer. Whether you are singing background vocals or leading a band, his brand new Drum Channel course covers various exercises that will build your vocal foundation and ability to play drums simultaneously. We hope you enjoy this performance of 'Gibberish' off Spock's Beard's 1999 album "Day for Night".
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Upgrade your playing on Drum Channel 👉 https://www.drumchannel.com
Free drum lessons 👉 https://www.drumchannel.com/free-lessons/
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Nick D'Virgilio has been a musician since the age of five. His father got sick of him hitting the pots and pans and brought home a set of 1965 blue sparkle Ludwig drums and he never looked back. The music bug had taken hold and was not going to let go.
Nick was a self-taught musician until he attended the Dick Grove School of Music in Los Angeles, California at the age of 17. From that point forward, Nick's professional career has been in full swing.
In 1994, Nick met the late Kevin Gilbert (Toy Matinee, Giraffe) and from that chance meeting at a ski resort nightclub, his career took off to the next level. Nick joined the UK pop group, Tears For Fears, in 1995 and played with them until 2008. In 1996, Nick replaced Phil Collins in Genesis and recorded on the album Calling All Stations. Nick has also played and recorded for such artists as Peter Gabriel, Sheryl Crow, Mike Keneally, Eric Burden and the Animals, and many others.
Founded in the early 1990s, Nick's original band, Spock's Beard, was simultaneously climbing the ranks in the Prog-Rock world. During his 20 years with Spock's Beard, Nick was part of ten studio releases, live DVDs, and many tours of the United States and Europe. Later in his tenure with Spock's Beard, Nick also took over the role of lead singer as well as holding the drum chair for studio recordings.
Building on the exposure and the opportunities that arose from these recording and touring credits, Nick became a busy teacher and clinician for Paiste Cymbals, Alesis, Sonic Reality, IK Multimedia, Meinl Cymbals and Percussion, Mapex Drums, Vic Firth Drumsticks, and Aquarian Drumheads. He performed and taught master classes at drum festivals, music schools, and music conventions all over the world.
In 2010, Nick joined the company Cirque Du Soleil. He was part of their touring show, TOTEM, for 4-1/2 years as drummer, lead singer, and assistant bandleader.
Nick joined Sweetwater Sound in August 2014, where he creates how-to content, demonstration videos, and product reviews. He also teaches music and pro audio classes and serves as the Sweetwater Studios' first-call session drummer.
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Connect with Nick D'Virgilio!
📘 Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/ndvofficial/
📷 Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/ndvirgilio/
🐧 Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/ndvmusic/
Stay in touch with Drum Channel!
📕 Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/DrumChannel/
📸 Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/DrumChannel/
🐦 Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/DrumChannel/
Get better faster with our Practice Assist Metronome™!
http://www.drumchannel.com/practice-assistant/
Visit the Drum Channel Store!
https://shop.drumchannel.com/
#NickDVirgilio #SingingAndDrumming #DrumChannel
- published: 03 Apr 2022
- views: 60664
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Nick D'Virgilio - On Tour with Mr. Big: VLog # 3 - Seoul and Hong Kong
Greetings everyone! In this video vlog, we head back in time to July 2023 to have some fun reliving some fantastic memories of Mr Big in Southeast Asia. This vi...
Greetings everyone! In this video vlog, we head back in time to July 2023 to have some fun reliving some fantastic memories of Mr Big in Southeast Asia. This video has some behind-the-scenes footage of the venues in Seoul and Hong Kong along with a couple of snippets from the shows. It is truly awesome to see and hear the crowds. Both cities were simply amazing. Thank you to everyone who came and rocked with us!
#MrBig #paulgilbert #billysheehan #ericmartin #NickDvirgilio #NDV #Drums #dwdrums #sabiancymbals_official #promarkdrumsticks #seoul #hongkong #makeithappen
https://wn.com/Nick_D'Virgilio_On_Tour_With_Mr._Big_Vlog_3_Seoul_And_Hong_Kong
Greetings everyone! In this video vlog, we head back in time to July 2023 to have some fun reliving some fantastic memories of Mr Big in Southeast Asia. This video has some behind-the-scenes footage of the venues in Seoul and Hong Kong along with a couple of snippets from the shows. It is truly awesome to see and hear the crowds. Both cities were simply amazing. Thank you to everyone who came and rocked with us!
#MrBig #paulgilbert #billysheehan #ericmartin #NickDvirgilio #NDV #Drums #dwdrums #sabiancymbals_official #promarkdrumsticks #seoul #hongkong #makeithappen
- published: 15 Nov 2023
- views: 2422
10:33
NDV’s Groovy Thursdays - Groove # 53: Three Great Pat Torpey Grooves
Greetings everyone!
Happy New Year and welcome back to Groovy Thursdays and the first grooves of 2023!
We are starting the year out right with some fun rock-n-...
Greetings everyone!
Happy New Year and welcome back to Groovy Thursdays and the first grooves of 2023!
We are starting the year out right with some fun rock-n-roll drumming. Three great grooves from the Mr. Big drummer Pat Torpey. Pat was a fantastic player. He left us to early after battling Parkinson's disease but left us a great gift. The gift of his drumming lives on with all of us and there is a lot to learn from. Pat could be very technical when he needed to be. But deep down he just rocked and rocked hard! There was a ton of energy in his playing and I love that kind of thing.
I picked three grooves to check out. The first is from the song "Take Cover". A nice linear pattern that also blends in a solid back beat. It is definitely good for working on coordination and pocket. The second groove is from the song "Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy". A killer rock-n-roll groove. If you want to learn how to hit the snare drum right in a rock setting then this is the tune to learn from. The third groove comes from the song "Colorado Bulldog". A galloping double bass groove that will definitely work on your stamina.
Sit down at your kit, take a deep breath, and get your rock on to start 2023!
Cheers,
NDV
#GroovyThursdays #NickDvirgilio #MrBig #PatTorpey #Groove #Drums #RockDrumming #MakeItHappen
https://wn.com/Ndv’S_Groovy_Thursdays_Groove_53_Three_Great_Pat_Torpey_Grooves
Greetings everyone!
Happy New Year and welcome back to Groovy Thursdays and the first grooves of 2023!
We are starting the year out right with some fun rock-n-roll drumming. Three great grooves from the Mr. Big drummer Pat Torpey. Pat was a fantastic player. He left us to early after battling Parkinson's disease but left us a great gift. The gift of his drumming lives on with all of us and there is a lot to learn from. Pat could be very technical when he needed to be. But deep down he just rocked and rocked hard! There was a ton of energy in his playing and I love that kind of thing.
I picked three grooves to check out. The first is from the song "Take Cover". A nice linear pattern that also blends in a solid back beat. It is definitely good for working on coordination and pocket. The second groove is from the song "Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy". A killer rock-n-roll groove. If you want to learn how to hit the snare drum right in a rock setting then this is the tune to learn from. The third groove comes from the song "Colorado Bulldog". A galloping double bass groove that will definitely work on your stamina.
Sit down at your kit, take a deep breath, and get your rock on to start 2023!
Cheers,
NDV
#GroovyThursdays #NickDvirgilio #MrBig #PatTorpey #Groove #Drums #RockDrumming #MakeItHappen
- published: 05 Jan 2023
- views: 15013
11:51
On the Road with NDV: Drums, Cymbals & Sticks . . . Oh My! A Mr. Big Drum Rig Tour
Shop the NDV Sound 👇
Promark Nick D’Virgilio signature drumsticks 👉 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Promark_Nick_DVirgilio_Signature_Drumsticks
DW drum kits, she...
Shop the NDV Sound 👇
Promark Nick D’Virgilio signature drumsticks 👉 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Promark_Nick_DVirgilio_Signature_Drumsticks
DW drum kits, shell packs, hardware & more 👉 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/DW
Sabian HHX cymbals 👉 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Sabian_HHX
Listen to the 30th Anniversary Edition of Mr. Big’s iconic album, Lean into It
Apple Music 👉 https://music.apple.com/us/album/lean-into-it-30th-anniversary-edition/1572958573
Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/album/2Y7fURPZCCr4iZIrM2S3dR?si=GBn0M2bSQmCJeIac2NDgcw
Sweetwater’s Nick D’Virgilio was recently tapped by none other than the legendary Paul Gilbert to join Mr. Big on The Big Finish Tour, lending his percussive panache to the band as, on its first leg, it ignited stages throughout Japan, South Korea, Singapore, China, Taiwan, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia. After getting up close and personal with the rest of the band’s rigs, the camera now points to NDV, giving you a detailed rundown of his drums, cymbals, and more, showing you what it takes to light up the stage with Mr. Big night after night. Check it out!
Want more videos from NDV’s time on the road with Mr. Big? Check out his rig tours with Paul Gilbert, Billy Sheehan, and front-of-house engineer Nishi 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XGl7qe7_YY
After you watch, check out Sweetwater.com today for all your music instrument and pro audio needs! 👉 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/shop
For more from Sweetwater, follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sweetwater
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SweetwaterSound
Instagram: https://instagram.com/SweetwaterSound
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@SweetwaterSound
#Sweetwater #NDV #MrBig #TheBigFinishTour #DW #Sabian #RigTour
https://wn.com/On_The_Road_With_Ndv_Drums,_Cymbals_Sticks_._._._Oh_My_A_Mr._Big_Drum_Rig_Tour
Shop the NDV Sound 👇
Promark Nick D’Virgilio signature drumsticks 👉 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Promark_Nick_DVirgilio_Signature_Drumsticks
DW drum kits, shell packs, hardware & more 👉 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/DW
Sabian HHX cymbals 👉 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Sabian_HHX
Listen to the 30th Anniversary Edition of Mr. Big’s iconic album, Lean into It
Apple Music 👉 https://music.apple.com/us/album/lean-into-it-30th-anniversary-edition/1572958573
Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/album/2Y7fURPZCCr4iZIrM2S3dR?si=GBn0M2bSQmCJeIac2NDgcw
Sweetwater’s Nick D’Virgilio was recently tapped by none other than the legendary Paul Gilbert to join Mr. Big on The Big Finish Tour, lending his percussive panache to the band as, on its first leg, it ignited stages throughout Japan, South Korea, Singapore, China, Taiwan, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia. After getting up close and personal with the rest of the band’s rigs, the camera now points to NDV, giving you a detailed rundown of his drums, cymbals, and more, showing you what it takes to light up the stage with Mr. Big night after night. Check it out!
Want more videos from NDV’s time on the road with Mr. Big? Check out his rig tours with Paul Gilbert, Billy Sheehan, and front-of-house engineer Nishi 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XGl7qe7_YY
After you watch, check out Sweetwater.com today for all your music instrument and pro audio needs! 👉 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/shop
For more from Sweetwater, follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sweetwater
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SweetwaterSound
Instagram: https://instagram.com/SweetwaterSound
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@SweetwaterSound
#Sweetwater #NDV #MrBig #TheBigFinishTour #DW #Sabian #RigTour
- published: 12 Nov 2023
- views: 54653
17:10
Nick D'Virgilio - On Tour with Mr. Big: VLog # 1
Greetings everyone!
Here is the first installment of my tour vlogs with Mr Big. We are traveling across Asia and it is going to be awesome! This first vlog sho...
Greetings everyone!
Here is the first installment of my tour vlogs with Mr Big. We are traveling across Asia and it is going to be awesome! This first vlog shows a bit of rehearsal, my travel adventure getting over to China for the first show, and a little bit of the first gig. What an adventure this will be!
Cheers!
#NickDvirgilio #MrBig #TheBigFinish #DWdrums #Sabiancymbals #Promarkdrumsticks #Sweetwatersound
https://wn.com/Nick_D'Virgilio_On_Tour_With_Mr._Big_Vlog_1
Greetings everyone!
Here is the first installment of my tour vlogs with Mr Big. We are traveling across Asia and it is going to be awesome! This first vlog shows a bit of rehearsal, my travel adventure getting over to China for the first show, and a little bit of the first gig. What an adventure this will be!
Cheers!
#NickDvirgilio #MrBig #TheBigFinish #DWdrums #Sabiancymbals #Promarkdrumsticks #Sweetwatersound
- published: 20 Jul 2023
- views: 55010
31:12
Nick D'Virgilio - On Tour with Mr. Big: VLog # 2
Greetings everyone!
Sorry, it took so long to get Tour Vlog 2 done. There is always a lot going on while traveling every other day. Plus I am shooting a ton o...
Greetings everyone!
Sorry, it took so long to get Tour Vlog 2 done. There is always a lot going on while traveling every other day. Plus I am shooting a ton of content for both myself and Sweetwater while on this tour. Keeping everything organized is a full-time job in itself.
In this vlog, you will see some of my adventures with Mr Big while in Japan. A little bit from our shows in Nagoya, Osaka, and Tokyo. There are some travel bits, behind-the-scenes at the venues, and a little bit of concert footage from all three venues. All the footage is either shot from a GoPro or iPhone.
The shows in Japan were incredible. The venues were amazing to discover and play at. The Mr Big crew doing such a great job taking care of us and getting our gear ready for every gig. The UDO group in Japan was beyond fantastic! I also got to share the experience with my wife Tiffany. She braved traveling all the way to Japan on her own to be with me and we had a great time together. Then the icing on the cake were the fans at all the shows. Such passion for the band and so much fun to entertain. These gigs were some of the biggest of my life. Calling it fun does not adequately describe the experience. It was awesome!
A special prize goes out to the person figuring out how many times I say "SO COOL" in this vlog. HA! It's way too many times but I couldn't help it. It was all...SO COOL!!! Vlog 3 will be up as soon as possible. Thanks for watching and cheers!
#NickDvirgilio #MrBig #TheBigFinish #DWdrums #SabianCymbals #PromarkDrumsticks #Budokan #BillySheehan #EricMartin #PaulGilbert #RockAndRoll #TouringMusician #MakeItHappen
https://wn.com/Nick_D'Virgilio_On_Tour_With_Mr._Big_Vlog_2
Greetings everyone!
Sorry, it took so long to get Tour Vlog 2 done. There is always a lot going on while traveling every other day. Plus I am shooting a ton of content for both myself and Sweetwater while on this tour. Keeping everything organized is a full-time job in itself.
In this vlog, you will see some of my adventures with Mr Big while in Japan. A little bit from our shows in Nagoya, Osaka, and Tokyo. There are some travel bits, behind-the-scenes at the venues, and a little bit of concert footage from all three venues. All the footage is either shot from a GoPro or iPhone.
The shows in Japan were incredible. The venues were amazing to discover and play at. The Mr Big crew doing such a great job taking care of us and getting our gear ready for every gig. The UDO group in Japan was beyond fantastic! I also got to share the experience with my wife Tiffany. She braved traveling all the way to Japan on her own to be with me and we had a great time together. Then the icing on the cake were the fans at all the shows. Such passion for the band and so much fun to entertain. These gigs were some of the biggest of my life. Calling it fun does not adequately describe the experience. It was awesome!
A special prize goes out to the person figuring out how many times I say "SO COOL" in this vlog. HA! It's way too many times but I couldn't help it. It was all...SO COOL!!! Vlog 3 will be up as soon as possible. Thanks for watching and cheers!
#NickDvirgilio #MrBig #TheBigFinish #DWdrums #SabianCymbals #PromarkDrumsticks #Budokan #BillySheehan #EricMartin #PaulGilbert #RockAndRoll #TouringMusician #MakeItHappen
- published: 07 Aug 2023
- views: 48666
5:01
Promark Nick D’Virgilio Signature Drumsticks Are Finally Here
Shop Nick D’Virgilio’s signature Promark drumsticks 👉 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Nick_DVirgilio_Signature_Drumsticks
Having lent his masterful drumming and vo...
Shop Nick D’Virgilio’s signature Promark drumsticks 👉 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Nick_DVirgilio_Signature_Drumsticks
Having lent his masterful drumming and vocal skills to the likes of Tear for Fears, Spock’s Beard, Genesis, and Mr. Big, to name a few, Nick D’Virgilio’s talents have earned him a well-deserved place among Promark’s pantheon of percussive powerhouses. That’s right: NDV’s got his own signature drumsticks! These 16-inch-long, 5AB-grip sticks were tailored to NDV’s diverse yet focused array of styles, perfectly suited to run the gamut of prog, rock, metal, jazz, fusion, and more. Precisely balanced hickory and acorn-shaped tips are accompanied by a slim taper to blend the best of 5A- and 5B-sized sticks for a superlative in-hand feel. We’ll let Nick tell you the full story himself. Check it out!
Want more videos on NDV and his drum expertise? Check out his chops — signature sticks and all — with his showcase of Lauten Audio’s first-of-its-kind large-diaphragm FET condenser Snare Mic 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plSB3ysVJ8Y
After you watch, check out Sweetwater.com today for all your music instrument and pro audio needs! 👉 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/shop
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Shop Nick D’Virgilio’s signature Promark drumsticks 👉 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Nick_DVirgilio_Signature_Drumsticks
Having lent his masterful drumming and vocal skills to the likes of Tear for Fears, Spock’s Beard, Genesis, and Mr. Big, to name a few, Nick D’Virgilio’s talents have earned him a well-deserved place among Promark’s pantheon of percussive powerhouses. That’s right: NDV’s got his own signature drumsticks! These 16-inch-long, 5AB-grip sticks were tailored to NDV’s diverse yet focused array of styles, perfectly suited to run the gamut of prog, rock, metal, jazz, fusion, and more. Precisely balanced hickory and acorn-shaped tips are accompanied by a slim taper to blend the best of 5A- and 5B-sized sticks for a superlative in-hand feel. We’ll let Nick tell you the full story himself. Check it out!
Want more videos on NDV and his drum expertise? Check out his chops — signature sticks and all — with his showcase of Lauten Audio’s first-of-its-kind large-diaphragm FET condenser Snare Mic 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plSB3ysVJ8Y
After you watch, check out Sweetwater.com today for all your music instrument and pro audio needs! 👉 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/shop
For more from Sweetwater, follow us:
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- published: 30 Oct 2023
- views: 8985
49:02
Nick D’Virgilio: Progressive Rock Drumming Tips (FULL DRUM LESSON)
Faster Hands & Feet (in 10 days)
► https://www.Drumeo.com/faster/
With years of experience as the drummer for progressive rock bands Spock's Beard and Big Big ...
Faster Hands & Feet (in 10 days)
► https://www.Drumeo.com/faster/
With years of experience as the drummer for progressive rock bands Spock's Beard and Big Big Train, Nick D’Virgilio is THE drummer to teach you how to improve your progressive rock drumming. Luckily for you, he’s here to do just that in this lesson. Nick will perform "Haymaking" by Big Big Train, then deconstruct the song while covering the key elements you should be focusing on in order to get more comfortable playing in a prog setting.
Make sure you download the play-along track:
►https://Drumeo.com/beat/prog-rock-drumming-tips/
Lesson Index:
0:00 - SONG: "Snow Medley"
4:34 - Introduction
8:37 - Lesson begins
10:27 - SONG: "Haymaking" by Big Big Train
14:20 - How to make prog rock groove
17:54 - Chops in prog rock
23:37 - Counting and structure tips
30:32 - How to write parts that fit
43:14 - SONG: "Box of Spiders" by Spock's Beard
The fastest way to get faster on drums:
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About Nick:
Nick D'Virgilio has developed an illustrious career in the world of progressive music. Although he's widely known for his work with former band Spock's Beard and current band Big Big Train, Nick has also been called upon to lay some tasty playing on music from huge artists like Genesis and Tears for Fears, and to tour with Cirque du Soleil for "Totem". Not willing to set into a single role, Nick has also developed his skills in various instruments - including vocals - and is currently working at Sweetwater Sound where he teaches, does session work, and creates tutorials, demo, and review videos.
https://wn.com/Nick_D’Virgilio_Progressive_Rock_Drumming_Tips_(Full_Drum_Lesson)
Faster Hands & Feet (in 10 days)
► https://www.Drumeo.com/faster/
With years of experience as the drummer for progressive rock bands Spock's Beard and Big Big Train, Nick D’Virgilio is THE drummer to teach you how to improve your progressive rock drumming. Luckily for you, he’s here to do just that in this lesson. Nick will perform "Haymaking" by Big Big Train, then deconstruct the song while covering the key elements you should be focusing on in order to get more comfortable playing in a prog setting.
Make sure you download the play-along track:
►https://Drumeo.com/beat/prog-rock-drumming-tips/
Lesson Index:
0:00 - SONG: "Snow Medley"
4:34 - Introduction
8:37 - Lesson begins
10:27 - SONG: "Haymaking" by Big Big Train
14:20 - How to make prog rock groove
17:54 - Chops in prog rock
23:37 - Counting and structure tips
30:32 - How to write parts that fit
43:14 - SONG: "Box of Spiders" by Spock's Beard
The fastest way to get faster on drums:
►https://Drumeo.com/faster/
Follow us!
►Facebook: http://Facebook.com/drumeo/
►Instagram: http://Instagram.com/drumeoofficial/
About Nick:
Nick D'Virgilio has developed an illustrious career in the world of progressive music. Although he's widely known for his work with former band Spock's Beard and current band Big Big Train, Nick has also been called upon to lay some tasty playing on music from huge artists like Genesis and Tears for Fears, and to tour with Cirque du Soleil for "Totem". Not willing to set into a single role, Nick has also developed his skills in various instruments - including vocals - and is currently working at Sweetwater Sound where he teaches, does session work, and creates tutorials, demo, and review videos.
- published: 09 Oct 2018
- views: 131998
7:20
Nick D'Virgilio – "The Florentine" (Big Big Train Performance)
Greetings everyone!
Here's another one of my performance pieces captured during my time at Drum Channel, playing the song "The Florentine" from my band Big Big...
Greetings everyone!
Here's another one of my performance pieces captured during my time at Drum Channel, playing the song "The Florentine" from my band Big Big Train. This track comes from our record "The Grand Tour". It is a really fun song to play drums on and I get to sing a great harmony lead vocal with David Longdon. This performance was made before David's passing. Hearing and watching this video brings back so many wonderful memories of David and how great it was be in #BigBigTrain with him.
I hope you enjoy the video and make sure to go to #DrumChannel for my lesson course on drumming and singing along with all of the other amazing drum content they have there. It is an amazing resource and I am honored to be there.
In this course I teach you the invaluable skill-set of becoming a singing drummer. Whether you are singing background vocals or leading a band, this brand new Drum Channel course covers various exercises that will build your vocal foundation and ability to play drums simultaneously. Watch the course ➜ https://drmch.nl/3iRywM5
#NickDvirgilio #SweetwaterSound #NickDvirgilioDrumSolo #ProgressiveRock #NickDvirgilioSinging #SingingAndDrumming #DrumChannel #LessonCourse
https://wn.com/Nick_D'Virgilio_–_The_Florentine_(Big_Big_Train_Performance)
Greetings everyone!
Here's another one of my performance pieces captured during my time at Drum Channel, playing the song "The Florentine" from my band Big Big Train. This track comes from our record "The Grand Tour". It is a really fun song to play drums on and I get to sing a great harmony lead vocal with David Longdon. This performance was made before David's passing. Hearing and watching this video brings back so many wonderful memories of David and how great it was be in #BigBigTrain with him.
I hope you enjoy the video and make sure to go to #DrumChannel for my lesson course on drumming and singing along with all of the other amazing drum content they have there. It is an amazing resource and I am honored to be there.
In this course I teach you the invaluable skill-set of becoming a singing drummer. Whether you are singing background vocals or leading a band, this brand new Drum Channel course covers various exercises that will build your vocal foundation and ability to play drums simultaneously. Watch the course ➜ https://drmch.nl/3iRywM5
#NickDvirgilio #SweetwaterSound #NickDvirgilioDrumSolo #ProgressiveRock #NickDvirgilioSinging #SingingAndDrumming #DrumChannel #LessonCourse
- published: 14 May 2022
- views: 5504
7:31
Drum Battle: Korn’s Ray Luzier and Nick D’Virgilio
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Shop for t...
More videos like this Drum Battle: Korn’s Ray Luzier and Nick D’Virgilio 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlczpwSXEOya1JJAzNZlHLwf10x8SUYly
Shop for the Pearl Masters Maple/Gum shell pack (Ray’s kit) at Sweetwater 👉 https://imp.i114863.net/ZdDQVR
Shop for the Pearl President Series Deluxe shell pack (Nick’s kit) at Sweetwater 👉 https://imp.i114863.net/XxqY45
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In one corner, modern metal master Ray Luzier from Korn is armed with a Pearl Masters Maple/Gum kit. In the other, Sweetwater’s prog-rock master Nick D’Virgilio is poised behind a Pearl President Series Deluxe kit — let’s go!
After you watch, check out Sweetwater.com today for all your music instrument and pro audio needs! 👉 https://imp.i114863.net/zakNzm
0:00 - Intro
1:09 - Let's Play Some Drums!
3:30 - Building Your Groove Vocabulary
4:34 - How Did Learning Other Styles Help Your Metal Drumming?
5:48 - Let's Play Some MORE Drums!
#Sweetwater #Pearl
https://wn.com/Drum_Battle_Korn’S_Ray_Luzier_And_Nick_D’Virgilio
More videos like this Drum Battle: Korn’s Ray Luzier and Nick D’Virgilio 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlczpwSXEOya1JJAzNZlHLwf10x8SUYly
Shop for the Pearl Masters Maple/Gum shell pack (Ray’s kit) at Sweetwater 👉 https://imp.i114863.net/ZdDQVR
Shop for the Pearl President Series Deluxe shell pack (Nick’s kit) at Sweetwater 👉 https://imp.i114863.net/XxqY45
If you’re wondering what video gear we use, check it out 👉 https://imp.i114863.net/BXQ059
In one corner, modern metal master Ray Luzier from Korn is armed with a Pearl Masters Maple/Gum kit. In the other, Sweetwater’s prog-rock master Nick D’Virgilio is poised behind a Pearl President Series Deluxe kit — let’s go!
After you watch, check out Sweetwater.com today for all your music instrument and pro audio needs! 👉 https://imp.i114863.net/zakNzm
0:00 - Intro
1:09 - Let's Play Some Drums!
3:30 - Building Your Groove Vocabulary
4:34 - How Did Learning Other Styles Help Your Metal Drumming?
5:48 - Let's Play Some MORE Drums!
#Sweetwater #Pearl
- published: 07 May 2021
- views: 167817