Larnell Lewis' EPIC Drum Solo

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  • Опубліковано 6 тра 2021
  • Is Larnell Lewis ever not epic? If you're familiar with his work, then you know that this performance will be no different. This solo is chock full of awesome footwork, ebbs and flows, rhythmic storytelling, and dynamics for days: the right way to write a drum solo!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 497

  • @16CharlyV
    @16CharlyV 3 роки тому +313

    This dude is amazing. The cleanliness in his playing almost makes you forget this is improvised.

    • @DrumeoOfficial
      @DrumeoOfficial  3 роки тому +53

      Insanely clean.

    • @philippweisang
      @philippweisang 3 роки тому +4

      Is this really improvised?

    • @repairdepartment5918
      @repairdepartment5918 3 роки тому +11

      Yup. I thought the rim shots were a click track

    • @MegaYoyo911
      @MegaYoyo911 3 роки тому +2

      Are you kidding me?! This is improv?!?!?!?!?!?!!!!!!!!!😱😱😱😱😱

    • @micksta323
      @micksta323 2 роки тому +4

      @@DrumeoOfficial Improvised? Achilles, Agony and Ecstasy in Eight Parts by Manowar. Drum solo at 7:45. Released in 1992.

  • @J0hn.R
    @J0hn.R 3 роки тому +635

    Saw “Larnell Lewis” clicked fast! No need to think about it

  • @moisesmusicmaker965
    @moisesmusicmaker965 3 роки тому +440

    Larnell is freaking awesome! but also props to the person who miced the set and mixed the audio, it sounds just beautiful!

  • @ThePoorBoy
    @ThePoorBoy 3 роки тому +554

    In an age where so many drummers are treating drums like a sport, Larnell treats drums like a musical instrument.

    • @mytube8106
      @mytube8106 3 роки тому +13

      sport and music have a lot in common.

    • @Johnbobon
      @Johnbobon 3 роки тому +11

      I agree. It's basically why I find Larnell's drumming intoxicating and Thomas Lang's to be lifeless noise.

    • @ThePoorBoy
      @ThePoorBoy 3 роки тому +6

      @@Johnbobon Haha, I actually like Lang's playing most of the time. It's the endless gospel chops or blast beat guys I can't dig. Lol

    • @Johnbobon
      @Johnbobon 3 роки тому +1

      @@ThePoorBoy I was a bit harsh. Thomas Lang obviously has ability far exceeding most. Far beyond me, no doubt.

    • @ThePoorBoy
      @ThePoorBoy 3 роки тому +6

      @@Johnbobon But I still enjoy Larnell's playing more! Thomas is great, but Larnell is brilliant -- I think he may even possess some genius.

  • @schaddalton
    @schaddalton 3 роки тому +595

    "Larnell Lewis sits behind a drumkit in silence for 12 minutes."
    Me: *watches all 12 minutes, likes, re-watches*

  • @merfibeemused
    @merfibeemused 3 роки тому +61

    The finesse, the subtlety, the dynamics, the feel, the smoothness and the skill is almost unreal
    So much more than just how fast or how hard, how loud or the number of drums in your spread.
    This man brings musicality and makes the drums become a melodic instrument.
    Larnell you are a truly God blessed and God gifted drummer🙏🏾

  • @andys3035
    @andys3035 3 роки тому +94

    Those single kick doubles are so clean

  • @natedetailscars
    @natedetailscars 2 роки тому +6

    There's such a narrative arc to this drum solo and I can't stop listening.
    Drums aren't just noise.

  • @thedrinkerofH2O
    @thedrinkerofH2O 3 роки тому +30

    These tom sounds are 🔥

  • @jujubawav3818
    @jujubawav3818 3 роки тому +73

    This guy is the definition of dynamics

  • @Chris-wq3pe
    @Chris-wq3pe Рік тому +6

    This man up with the best drummers of all time, he is a gift, can play anything, but his jazz is something else. I would have loved to have heard him and Monk play together, that would have been just too far out for words

  • @rudowakening3638
    @rudowakening3638 2 роки тому +6

    This feels more like a song than a solo. Just greatness.

  • @DrBackBeat
    @DrBackBeat 3 роки тому +43

    Oh man, I've never heard anything quite like this as a drum solo, and I can't really say that often any more. In fact, I refuse to call this a drum solo. It's a song. It's a story. It's someone dynamically sucking you into a tale.

    • @patrickbrennan2864
      @patrickbrennan2864 2 роки тому +3

      The City Lights solo, The live crowd version, is just astounding

  • @emrsny1
    @emrsny1 3 роки тому +11

    Probably the most interesting and inspiring drummer to watch in the last 10 years.

  • @lucrative11
    @lucrative11 10 місяців тому +5

    When Larnell plays it’s like you keyed all the notes into a computer program. Every stroke, every accent…..it all hits 100% perfectly in time. So sick.

  • @eltonester6531
    @eltonester6531 3 роки тому +22

    I feel like I havent ever seen Larnell perform a free solo like this, it's truly beautiful to see his musicality on full display

  • @happyarewewhosmile
    @happyarewewhosmile 3 роки тому +7

    This is beautiful. I'm not a drummer, so I don't have the language to describe what I enjoy about it. However I am an avid listener and the drums are my favorite instrument to listen to, especially at the hands of someone like Larnell.
    But reading others' comments makes me realize his playing "reads", his playing is understood to listeners whether or not they have the language to describe what they enjoy about it. After reading others' comments I can discern that what the most experienced drummer appreciates in their listening is also what a person who has never touched a drum set appreciates. And that accesibility is not a given, that's a skill, and that's true Art-at least, it's the kind of Art that I believe in.

  • @rafanj824
    @rafanj824 3 роки тому +5

    Perfect video to test headphones, so crisp and powerful!!! Sound engineering at it's best!!!

  • @michaelmcdermott209
    @michaelmcdermott209 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow!

  • @civey466
    @civey466 3 роки тому +5

    I like how at 5:13 he plays the melody on the drums, then repeats the same melody but on the cymbals, which was also the same melodic motive from the middle of the video! Incredible musical development, let alone technical skill.

  • @JonahtheDrummer
    @JonahtheDrummer 3 роки тому +53

    Thank you Drumeo for introducing me to Larnell. It’s always inspiring to see this absolute monster play the set.

  • @ronramdhanie2079
    @ronramdhanie2079 3 роки тому +164

    I felt that when he put the stick in his mouth and rolled with one hand. It gave me goosebumps

    • @ajaysonnaila2816
      @ajaysonnaila2816 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah that's right... 🥁

    • @harryheard8772
      @harryheard8772 3 роки тому +4

      How do you even do that?

    • @joseluiscastillo4730
      @joseluiscastillo4730 3 роки тому +3

      He should have a course on single hand roll

    • @iaial0
      @iaial0 3 роки тому +9

      @@harryheard8772 gravity rolls I think, but good luck trying to get them this clean and getting the whole thing to be smooth as that

    • @timwaterson
      @timwaterson 3 роки тому +5

      Freehand One Hand Roll was made Popular by Johnny Rabb and he Has tons of Videos

  • @WallyPeterson
    @WallyPeterson 3 роки тому

    The Man. Period. Full stop.

  • @kc.21k
    @kc.21k 3 роки тому +71

    Thank you for this Drumeo cause we all know that Larnell does his thing on every track

  • @AuthorDiCristofano
    @AuthorDiCristofano 3 роки тому +5

    Larnell kills it again. Fantastic.

  • @louieberg2942
    @louieberg2942 Рік тому +1

    Man... that was something else. Just so smooth, clean, gentle and precise.

  • @suhan8382
    @suhan8382 2 роки тому

    He meditates while playing. every time something different .Medicine for my ears.👍

  • @thatsjonnyyy4997
    @thatsjonnyyy4997 2 роки тому

    Artistry at its finest

  • @LadWithNoDad
    @LadWithNoDad 3 роки тому +134

    This man is so smooth he gives Dolphins a run for their money

  • @GBGB000
    @GBGB000 4 місяці тому

    He's a true musician, not just a drummer.

  • @richomayoral
    @richomayoral 3 роки тому +9

    5 seconds in, already know it's gonna be epic!!!!!!

  • @JamesStorey09
    @JamesStorey09 3 роки тому +4

    This is unreal. a proper player!

  • @TheLifeJOGJourneyofGrowth
    @TheLifeJOGJourneyofGrowth 3 роки тому

    I saw Larnell Lewis and clicked. But most impressive, are all the AFRICAN ROOTED rythms and styles I spotted in this piece. The personification of the talking drum.

  • @vlasisdoumas897
    @vlasisdoumas897 2 роки тому

    This man is the best musician drummer !!!!!

  • @ralphmunn1685
    @ralphmunn1685 3 роки тому +8

    His eyes at 0:39... Our Man Larnell has gone off to that special place, see you in another 5 minutes.

  • @phillipsantana2633
    @phillipsantana2633 19 днів тому

    Like the journey in sound that takes us where the drummer may go you sir have taken us there.

  • @biancaboot6455
    @biancaboot6455 9 місяців тому

    Perfect for a movie!

  • @singaporeghostclub
    @singaporeghostclub 2 роки тому +1

    His drumming is so colourful and mesmerising.

  • @daarchitec6686
    @daarchitec6686 3 роки тому +5

    I love when he pauses in between phrases. It makes me feel like he's almost human!

  • @s0ryn18
    @s0ryn18 3 роки тому +20

    This was insanely delicate, I'm used to drum solos being mostly energetic and fierce. Also I couldn't believe this was improvised

  • @claudeharrygustave
    @claudeharrygustave 2 місяці тому

    He makes the drums sing 😍

  • @chrism82793
    @chrism82793 2 роки тому

    This is what precision meets art looks like holy mother of God.

  • @EvanVincent.
    @EvanVincent. 2 роки тому

    This is about as good as it gets. Dude is savage!

  • @welmotta8699
    @welmotta8699 3 роки тому

    Great musician
    Great musician

  • @petercarparelli
    @petercarparelli 3 роки тому +2

    I see Larnell Lewis, I like, I watch 50 times, and I always pick my jaw up off the floor.

  • @sesiom403
    @sesiom403 2 роки тому +16

    "I paid for the whole drum kit, so I'm gonna use it"

  • @branmcg9844
    @branmcg9844 3 роки тому +2

    "OO" jaw on floor. Pure poetry.

  • @mukisajoshua3596
    @mukisajoshua3596 3 роки тому

    The best of the best

  • @kshitijchaturvedi6164
    @kshitijchaturvedi6164 3 роки тому +8

    One of my favourite drummer😍😍 thankyou drumeo for this

  • @lamontoify
    @lamontoify 3 роки тому +1

    Definition of a master pro! Always enjoy seeing Larnell Lewis killing it!

  • @rich3858
    @rich3858 3 роки тому

    Incredible drummer.

  • @ekowchancellor8653
    @ekowchancellor8653 2 роки тому

    Larnell is dynamic. Period.

  • @rogeriocruz3074
    @rogeriocruz3074 3 роки тому +4

    Show! The best. Top 👍🏼!! From Brazil

  • @davidhintz1
    @davidhintz1 3 роки тому +1

    Poetry in Motion.

  • @alwinhimself
    @alwinhimself 2 роки тому

    this was published on my birthday. an epic birthday gift indeed.

  • @michaelsymons7975
    @michaelsymons7975 3 роки тому +40

    How am I only just realizing he's Canadian. As if I could love him more, now we got national pride in the mix? Hot damn.

  • @dannycutchin7684
    @dannycutchin7684 3 роки тому

    Larnell Lewis is my favorite drummer now. I used to be mesmerized by “the wrong things” when it came to drums, but after listening to Larnell play so much I now see what it means to play musically.

  • @dr.torrsant4845
    @dr.torrsant4845 3 роки тому +5

    Huge fan of Larnell Lewis💯❤️

    • @DrumeoOfficial
      @DrumeoOfficial  3 роки тому +2

      Could listen to him play all day.

    • @dr.torrsant4845
      @dr.torrsant4845 3 роки тому +1

      @@DrumeoOfficial every day i watch the video of his cover to the song of Chicks pain because it was so awesome that i always set it as background song while im working

  • @DidYouReadEULA
    @DidYouReadEULA 3 роки тому

    The Maestro that is Larnell Lewis...amazing talent who makes me aspire to be better each time I sit behind my kit.

  • @steponikchad9859
    @steponikchad9859 3 роки тому

    Excellent and beautiful on so many levels. Feel, technique, inventiveness, dynamics, narrative flow...Bravo and thank you, Mr. Lewis.

  • @williamfaughnan6298
    @williamfaughnan6298 2 роки тому

    This is just.......... There are no words

  • @RockBarnRecords
    @RockBarnRecords 3 роки тому +4

    His kit and his cymbals just sound so damn good too.

  • @chrisggoodwin777
    @chrisggoodwin777 3 роки тому +126

    What genre is that solo? Oh, that's easy. It's jazzlatinfunkhiphopr&bfusionprogboprockgospelswing, of course...

    • @mogglie
      @mogglie 3 роки тому +7

      Yes

    • @19jacobob93
      @19jacobob93 2 роки тому +5

      Larnell Lewis IS the genre 😍

  • @themanthemyth4388
    @themanthemyth4388 3 роки тому +1

    In complete control the entire time 👌🔥🔥

  • @bcrtrx
    @bcrtrx Рік тому

    incredible. what a talent

  • @phildupuis1084
    @phildupuis1084 3 роки тому +1

    What can you say...simply brilliant

  • @seanoneal6011
    @seanoneal6011 3 роки тому +1

    Absolute pleasure! Thank you Larnell and Drumeo

  • @ElCanalDePablo85
    @ElCanalDePablo85 8 місяців тому

    Electroacustic music!

  • @endot5418
    @endot5418 3 роки тому +3

    Woaw !!! So much technic, groove and mastering his craft Just to express his musicality and his feelings !!! My jaw was ready and drop Anyway !!! Thx drumeo !! Thank you larnell !!!

  • @woolfel
    @woolfel Рік тому

    there's so much going on and most of it flies over my head. even then, it's still a beautiful subtle piece of music.

  • @robertosilveira2384
    @robertosilveira2384 3 роки тому

    INCREDIBLE! PURE MELODY AND MUSICALITY

  • @Marcus-wv6wm
    @Marcus-wv6wm 3 роки тому

    No one like Larnell Lewis man!

  • @maynardi1836
    @maynardi1836 3 роки тому +8

    I love this drum solo

  • @Lia-A-Eastwood
    @Lia-A-Eastwood 3 роки тому +1

    I love how he takes us with him rhythmwise soooo smooothly. My brain literally clicks in polyrhythm.

  • @deshawnjonesmusic03
    @deshawnjonesmusic03 3 роки тому

    Butterrrrrr 🧈 🔥

  • @paulmichaelfreedman8334
    @paulmichaelfreedman8334 2 роки тому

    Every stroke of this dude is art.

  • @BREEP.
    @BREEP. 3 роки тому

    My favorite 😍

  • @steamer482
    @steamer482 3 роки тому +2

    ONE WORD - SPECTAULAR !

  • @bighouse5804
    @bighouse5804 Рік тому

    one of my favourite drum solos ever

  • @oohkumar
    @oohkumar 2 роки тому

    Breathtaking talent and what a sound!

  • @mr.speyside5240
    @mr.speyside5240 2 роки тому

    Larnell sounds like 3 808 machines working in harmony. Damn!

  • @BEElaine1008
    @BEElaine1008 3 роки тому +1

    That was like nothing I’ve ever heard before...amazing!

  • @dowhiletrue6687
    @dowhiletrue6687 Рік тому

    Phenomenal!

  • @julienfustier306
    @julienfustier306 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome!!! Give to this man a golden drum🔥🔥🔥

  • @KevinJohns
    @KevinJohns 3 роки тому

    Unreal!

  • @sanityinaseaofmadness7353
    @sanityinaseaofmadness7353 3 роки тому

    There are almost too many things to like in this solo, but I'll point to the one that stood out the most (to me) while also being the most under-stated: the imperfection. There are a number of short moments when the improvised solo broke - the groove fell apart for half a second, or something didn't get hit in time, or there was otherwise a small hiccup... The way these were USED to create something new was just awesome. I've been playing for a while, and I'm positive most experienced drummers understand the concept - but being able to execute it to great creative effect - THAT is what stood out to me here. Thanks Larnell and Drumeo...
    ps. the sound of that kit and the cymbals. Hats off to the recording engineers and drum techs...

  • @AntoineVideoLibrary
    @AntoineVideoLibrary 3 роки тому

    Fantastic!

  • @oliguayasebesteves166
    @oliguayasebesteves166 2 роки тому

    Best in the whole business💘💘💘

  • @tevetorbes456
    @tevetorbes456 3 роки тому

    Love the dynamics in the rim shots. Good feel and flavor. Well played

  • @danieldovinh
    @danieldovinh 3 роки тому

    My favorite modern drummer!!!

  • @luvomdleleni84
    @luvomdleleni84 Рік тому

    Unbelievable playing as always! And that kit….man oh man! 😍

  • @thesummit615
    @thesummit615 2 роки тому

    Masterful. So intricate, and not a note wasted

  • @jaredlangdon7286
    @jaredlangdon7286 3 роки тому

    Larnell really turns a kit into such a musical instrument. It's unparalleled

  • @milom.2057
    @milom.2057 3 роки тому

    Just, wow.

  • @shawnbrown9336
    @shawnbrown9336 Рік тому

    Artistic
    Crisp
    Clean
    Raw talent

  • @skpince
    @skpince 24 дні тому

    He makes love to the drums.

  • @rs9217
    @rs9217 3 роки тому

    So gooooood 🥁

  • @nachoestevez4111
    @nachoestevez4111 3 роки тому

    Just waiting fo the next larnell video in Drumeo....
    So blessed to have this channel to don't stop seeing larnell play.
    You guys are doing a tremendous work, many thanks and blessing for you and Larnell!!!!

  • @jeswin7574
    @jeswin7574 3 роки тому

    Dynamics 💥⚡🙌

  • @stellaondrums1662
    @stellaondrums1662 3 роки тому +9

    My man Larnell is on another level! One of the best solos I've heard in a long time!