Yea unlike most pop drummers lol One of my biggest irks is these “top” touring session guys who cant name cymbals, heads or drum sizes lol Shows how uninvolved they really are and its all the drum techs
The Dual Crash is so awesome, literally sounds twice as good then the video shows. If you like that "buttery" feel, like you're not punching a wall but you still need depth and cut, this is what you want. It bridges the gap between high and low tones as well. Great cymbal!
It's nice to see someone so ENTHUSIASTIC about cymbals! I have always said that you can make a cheap drum sound good, with good heads and careful tuning, but it is impossible to make a bad cymbal sound good. Now I am not so sure! I am not saying that these cymbals are bad - they are fantastic - but I am impressed that Lang knows EXACTLY what he wants out of each instrument and how to get it. I am still not sold on the Dual Crash, but that Pure Thin Ride makes an awesome crash! P.S. I use 2B sticks or American Classic Rocks, so I know what he's on about. Small sticks do not open up big cymbals. I used to play an all Paiste RUDE set up back in the 80s and used the old Vic Firth 3S Thunder Rocks on them - absolute monster sticks with barrel tips. I smashed them as hard as I could and they sounded awesome, but if some guy went up and tapped them with a 5B then they sounded like fucking shit! True.
Thomas is no doubt my favorite "newer" drummer. I'm pretty sure that we are the same age and probably had the same influences growing up. But I took almost 20 years off drumming to come back and see that there are some great new guys. I don't care too much for the focus on foot work, but Thomas is awesome.
That jazz ride sounds sooooo good as a crash. But Thomas says in this video this isn’t the crash to crash ride on and play grooves yet at the meinl festival he crash rides it the entire time during his play through songs. Haha
Well, somebody below said there is no musicality in this... can only agree. But musicality is not the point here. The point is Thomas pushing the technical limits of the instrument and showing this to everyone else. Basically you should NOT even try to learn what Thomas is doing. That's completely pointless. Thomas is an unmatched drum showman. But he is not a band stand drummer. Somehow I can't see him a lot playing with bands here on youtube. If he tries to play a fraction of what he can play in a band he will burry the music, the drums will be so dominant, getting the attention and disturbing the other instrments, the latter falling into the role of the bachkground for the drums. So, if you want go on clinics / drum show career, well, Thomas is very far ahead of you. If you want to play on stage with bands, look at drummers who do that (a hint: highly technical but musical and experienced band drummer: Dave Weckl).
Kinda agree . he has a lot of skill , true , but he wants to show it off a lot . sometimes he should play things that are really simple but are very musical . but looks like he just refuses to play simpler and slower stuff .
Blackie Mesa I kinda agree... I myself was thinking damn hes always playing ridiculously fast does he ever play anything at a normal tempo. No joke though some ppl are used to playing so fast that they cant play at slow temples or play chops slow lol. I do like how he thinks out side of the box though when it comes to playing certain patters and using the diff variations of stacks but I was thinking damn he musta been a hyper ass kid cause he seems like he always has to be fast with his playing and even when he talks. Hes all over the place with his playing lol.
Saw him play live with Gianna Nannini! He can definitely groove! But since he kinda became famous for chops and extreme footwork, I guess that's what most people wanna hear/see.
I'm liking this guy's taste in cymbals. We especially agree on that ride and that 22 jazz ride.. sounds awesome as a crash.
I love drummers that respect their gear and can name every cymbal/drum/head they have...
Yea unlike most pop drummers lol One of my biggest irks is these “top” touring session guys who cant name cymbals, heads or drum sizes lol Shows how uninvolved they really are and its all the drum techs
The Dual Crash is so awesome, literally sounds twice as good then the video shows. If you like that "buttery" feel, like you're not punching a wall but you still need depth and cut, this is what you want. It bridges the gap between high and low tones as well. Great cymbal!
One of the best crashes ever made.
Does it mix well with the byzance extra thin hammered crash 18”?
Thomas is great, he really knows his cymbals and the sound he goes for. This dude really knows his craft!
Love Lang and everything he does.
It's nice to see someone so ENTHUSIASTIC about cymbals! I have always said that you can make a cheap drum sound good, with good heads and careful tuning, but it is impossible to make a bad cymbal sound good. Now I am not so sure! I am not saying that these cymbals are bad - they are fantastic - but I am impressed that Lang knows EXACTLY what he wants out of each instrument and how to get it. I am still not sold on the Dual Crash, but that Pure Thin Ride makes an awesome crash!
P.S. I use 2B sticks or American Classic Rocks, so I know what he's on about. Small sticks do not open up big cymbals. I used to play an all Paiste RUDE set up back in the 80s and used the old Vic Firth 3S Thunder Rocks on them - absolute monster sticks with barrel tips. I smashed them as hard as I could and they sounded awesome, but if some guy went up and tapped them with a 5B then they sounded like fucking shit! True.
4:03 minutes into Meinl cymbals and chill and Thomas gives you this look...
4:22 into Meinl Cymbals and chill and Thomas makes this sound.
Great drumming, great Cymbals! Thanks
I like this guy's attitude towards those crash cymbals. epic!!!
"KA-BOO-YAAAAAAA" 😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂
Thomas is no doubt my favorite "newer" drummer. I'm pretty sure that we are the same age and probably had the same influences growing up.
But I took almost 20 years off drumming to come back and see that there are some great new guys. I don't care too much for the focus on foot work, but Thomas is awesome.
Thomas should be posting videos more often.
MikeVonDoom i totally agree. his personality and mannerisms in speaking about drums is educational, informative and entertaining. he's great.
Excellent choice in cymbals! They compliment each other very well.
I love this guy, he's amazing!!
either the most jazz metal drummer or the most metal jazz drummer
That jazz ride sounds sooooo good as a crash. But Thomas says in this video this isn’t the crash to crash ride on and play grooves yet at the meinl festival he crash rides it the entire time during his play through songs. Haha
I need that thin ride !!!!!!
Priceless !
i cant listen to the hit of hi hats all day
couple of blistering rolls starting at 4:57
Why did it take so long for stacks to happen? Seems like only in the last 20 years?
Love it
4:43 living his best life.
Ammmaaazzziiinnngggggg. Think you are from planet drumpluto or something .😝😜😉😉
thats not thomas lang, thats mark whalburg's dad.
😂😂
My next song will be called "dirty and musky" and start with that beat 🕺
Man, than snare... Wow
4:23-4:38 SOMEONE UA-cam POOP THIS!!!
Oh guys, dat speed
3 min on the 22 Jazz Thin, that's the cymbal.
a bit like Arnold Schwarzenegger has started auditioning successfully
in Woody Allen movies
Hahaha!!
Love it.
A monster...
Cot dam monster..
2:35 you looked
Came to the comment section for this. Not disappointed. :-)
Dammit....I deserve that kick in da aishh
I came here looking for a dude that was gonna really play his cymbals. he then threw in his personality to describe. Wasshhhhhhhhhhaaaooouullllll
Well, somebody below said there is no musicality in this... can only agree. But musicality is not the point here. The point is Thomas pushing the technical limits of the instrument and showing this to everyone else. Basically you should NOT even try to learn what Thomas is doing. That's completely pointless. Thomas is an unmatched drum showman. But he is not a band stand drummer. Somehow I can't see him a lot playing with bands here on youtube. If he tries to play a fraction of what he can play in a band he will burry the music, the drums will be so dominant, getting the attention and disturbing the other instrments, the latter falling into the role of the bachkground for the drums. So, if you want go on clinics / drum show career, well, Thomas is very far ahead of you. If you want to play on stage with bands, look at drummers who do that (a hint: highly technical but musical and experienced band drummer: Dave Weckl).
Was this video pitch shifted or something?
Dude is a robot
This guy’s pretty decent. I think he could give ringo a run for his money.
🤣 who's Ringo?
I think Thomas might be the one of the few drummers who haves a similar drumming feel as Mike Portnoy.
What do you think?
MikeVonDoom Not at all.
Absolutely not
θ_θ this guy
8:15 are you fucking serious
Why is this sped up?
He is a Drum mashine
I can't freaking stand to hear him play, at all. There's absolutely no musicality
Kinda agree . he has a lot of skill , true , but he wants to show it off a lot . sometimes he should play things that are really simple but are very musical . but looks like he just refuses to play simpler and slower stuff .
Blackie Mesa exactly, it's all just show, we can all blaze a lick but keeping a pocket without spazing out and going nuts is what you want
Blackie Mesa I kinda agree... I myself was thinking damn hes always playing ridiculously fast does he ever play anything at a normal tempo. No joke though some ppl are used to playing so fast that they cant play at slow temples or play chops slow lol. I do like how he thinks out side of the box though when it comes to playing certain patters and using the diff variations of stacks but I was thinking damn he musta been a hyper ass kid cause he seems like he always has to be fast with his playing and even when he talks. Hes all over the place with his playing lol.
Saw him play live with Gianna Nannini! He can definitely groove! But since he kinda became famous for chops and extreme footwork, I guess that's what most people wanna hear/see.
Listen to the music he plays..