What is this beat called?

[B3Wannabe]

I was listening to my new Yellowjackets CD, and I was intrigued by this drum beat. I tried counting it, but my count just wouldn't sync up. Can you guys tell me what it's called?

Is it a 6/8 beat?

This is the song "Yahoo" from their Lifecycle CD.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLVDWD_0rvI

[baldeagle]

11/8. Now, try counting it.

[Ramar]

Yeah, that's 11/8... lol it sounds hilarious to me for some reason!!!

[B3Wannabe]

Ok. I hear the count now.

I like that drum beat. Marcus Baylor is probably my favorite drummer. I saw the Yellowjackets in concert last year, and this dude held his pocket--but when it was time for him to come out....



Jimmy Haslip, the bass player, hangs right there with him. They lock tightly together. I can't remember a song where these two weren't locked.

The spooky part was that most of the time, his eyes were on the audience. He has a crazy gaze! Plain-faced too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng8OFe27eDw

You can see that gaze in this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZAZqSo2XlM

And the dynamics that I like here! It's not just all blast!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpw0p5ZbOPU

The interview.