Not only is Simon the greatest drummer of our time, but he is also the most amazing Fussion Jazz/Rock composer of our time!!!! His melodies and grooves are just as rich as his playing. The music is "stand alone" incredable, can't say it sounds like some other artist
In my eyes and ears these drum patterns are beyond phenomenal! it goes from a whisper to a full-blown assault! simply amazing! thank you to all the people that load these videos!
I don't think most ppl have any idea how huge Simon's impact on modern drumming is. He has been one of THE top and most respected drummers on the planet for over 30 years now - for good reason. I love weckl, parcaro, vinnie, etc, BUT I guarantee YOU, none of them could get the sound and play these tracks the way Simon is doing it here.
I Concur with the appreciative comments here. The bassist, Earnest Tibbs, from Simon’s Protocol works said aptly that Simon launches each tune as a “ helicopter “ in his drumming. Then whilst hovering above, the other band members are released to soar like gliders into creative improvisation one by one or ( together) landing each tune with beautiful execution.
best drummer ever!!!!!! simon is the perfect combination of a musician and a technician. No one has ever managed to actually play MUSIC with so much technique. All the Jordisons and Portnoys of this planet should watch this carefully...
I don´t like to "rate" drummers or any other musician. I am a huge Porcaro fan, as a Phillips fan. But at this time i like Simon the most. I´ve seen him live, right in front of the drumset, and he is just amazing. Incredibly tight , smooth and pecise. Just amazing.
I totally agree, mr.Russell is a truly great guitarist and composer...a distinct and recognicable sound, and a way of playing that suits SiPhi`s drumming perfectly. One of the Best!
Back in 1998 I mixed a live show with Simon Phillips and despite doing another couple of thousand shows since then with various artists, It is still my most memorable gig ever. Learned more from him in one show than any audio college could teach you about mixing and production.
Lovely! I have Mr. SiPhi's 1st recording (at least among his 1st recordings) = PhD, a wonderful album! I like the way he is always MELODIC AND IMMAGINATIVE. BTW, Mr. Russell's playing strongly reminded me of my guitar hero, Allan Holdsworth. RIP, AH.
Simon kills with his chops, but he is also tasteful Billy cobham and Tony williams are my Favorites if I just get a little peice of all of them in my playing that would be a dream,I am 54 and i am still learning...................................Play on!!!!
Not only a flawless recovery, but then 15 seconds later this gem 03:48 After that recovery most of us would lose a bit of confidence, yet he goes INSANE on that piece.... What a class act!
Another great Composition. Guitarist Ray Russell is a outstanding soloist. He is using a split signal for a stereo effect and Chorus effect. Also I here guitar Syth effect as well. Yeah Ray got some nice chops. Ray, Simon, and the great bassist Anthony Jackson. Basskat Detroit MI.
When I was first taught to play drums... back in the day, my teachers were stuck on the "heel down" method on the bass drum. I always thought that was bogus, because I just didn't have the same amount of control. Turns out nearly EVERY drummer I admire, Phillips, Weckls, Peart, etc., plays "heel up". Watching these UA-cam videos has reinforced that!
Although Dave weckl is more like a technique freak, I personally think Simon's composition is more beautiful cuz he seems more melody oriented do his songs are much more enjoyable. Although Dave Weckl fist album master plan killed it too
I agree. Masterplan is awesome. Dave's other albums just were nowhere near as good unfortunately. And I also agree that on the whole Simon's music is more enjoyable to listen to because as you say the music is more medolic and each part is is written more for the song rather than more of a virtuoso performance. Because I feel Dave wants to show off more the songs end up suffering a little because of it.
Wow, good thought. Holdsworth's best playing was with Tony Williams, the greatest drummer on Earth until his death. Simon is arguably the heir to the throne now. Great player.
@utahdrumtech Yes....it's a preference thing...but when you play quiet it's more logical to play heel down....but if you need power heel up is a must drummers like JoJo Mayer even plays heel down when he needs to....and Simon even explains in the video if he needs to play dynamically he plays heel down and up...especially in the warm ups he displays on the video
Beautiful stuff from a stellar trio. And as if the glorious music wasn't enough, Phillips is also a really sweet guy. Damn, I hate him THIS MUCH: ♥♥♥ [I'm kidding, UA-cam. I love him, but sometimes using irony in the Comments can upset people taking humour as a second language.]
This is how you justify having a kit that big. Who else but Simon Phillips can making an interesting groove involving octobans, snare drum with snare turned off, and a gong drum?
True! Dave Weckl is a masterful technician. Though Simon isn't lacking in that department. The huge difference between is that Simon gets the gigs. The Who. Jack Bruce. Jeff Beck. Pete Townshend. Toto... So while Weckl may be a technique perfectionist and sensational player, he has simply gone one way, Simon another. I saw Weckl at the Buddy Rich even in London last year; he stole the show from an all-star line-up of players - Paice, Baker, Harrison etc. But Simon rocks out and is exciting!
Has anyone here ever heard of UZEB? I hear many similarities in the writing probably because of the jazz/fusion style. Which one is best? Who cares, They play and sound great and that's all that really matters.
+Pvmntpndr66 Yes my friend...I'm a huge fan of Uzeb. I saw them in the late 80's, at a bar/nightclub in London, Ontario. It was an absolutely mind blowing show. These guy's were tight, especially bass player Alain Caron. A magical night indeed. Take care!!!
+Corea Kixx ..., I live in London and first heard of them after Noisy Nights came out. Would love to have seen that show! I'll take it (UZEB) any way/where I can get it!
Best drummer of all times (best solo at 4:36 min), Buddy Rich jazz orchestra, Dave Weckl, Chad Wackerman, Dennis Chambers, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Paul, Jeff Porcaro, Mike Portnoy, Virgil Donati are childrens for him ;) Tama drumm model Simon Phillips rules ;) All music written and synthesizer plays by Simon ;)
@ Eric Miller: not even close, there all the greates of our time, but don't even come close to Simon Phillips, to say " they would put the whooping on his Ass" not sure what you are smoking... but I'd say it's affecting your judgement in a prolific negative way.
Simon is an all-time hero for me, no doubt. But I can't help but be completely in love with Anthony Jackson's bass tone on this, even with 26-plus-year-old, not great audio quality. Incredible. (Of course, it's one of the butt-UGLIEST basses in human history, but oh well...
Literally one of my favourite songs of all. I don't think it's an understatement to call this a masterpiece.
Cleanest, most sensitive yet powerful hitting drummer EVER. The absolute king of dynamics.
The brawn of a weightlifter with the precision of a brain surgeon.
You might change your mind if you watch Billy Cobham in action during the 60s and 70s.
This man is one of a kind no one plays like simon
Not only is Simon the greatest drummer of our time, but he is also the most amazing Fussion Jazz/Rock composer of our time!!!! His melodies and grooves are just as rich as his playing. The music is "stand alone" incredable, can't say it sounds like some other artist
Are you nuts ?
Simon is a class of his own, incomparable to any other drummer. Blessed with a God given talent.
Amen.
Guys like Phillips, Weckl, Calauita really can't be compared to each other- at least not by mortals.
Ain’t God who did that… it’s countless hours at the kit, obsession and passion!
Watch an interview with Simon and listen to him talk about the origin of his drumming style.
The most INCREDIBLE drummer of my time. You talk about feel,look at this man play.
The World's Greatest living drummer❤
I love Simon Phillps and everything about his playing. This is no different. Amazing stuff from one hell of a drummer.
In my eyes and ears these drum patterns are beyond phenomenal! it goes from a whisper to a full-blown assault! simply amazing! thank you to all the people that load these videos!
I don't think most ppl have any idea how huge Simon's impact on modern drumming is. He has been one of THE top and most respected drummers on the planet for over 30 years now - for good reason. I love weckl, parcaro, vinnie, etc, BUT I guarantee YOU, none of them could get the sound and play these tracks the way Simon is doing it here.
I Concur with the appreciative comments here. The bassist, Earnest Tibbs, from Simon’s Protocol works said aptly that Simon launches each tune as a “ helicopter “ in his drumming.
Then whilst hovering above, the other band members are released to soar like gliders into creative improvisation one by one or ( together) landing each tune with beautiful execution.
For decades I've marvelled at how organized, intentional, clear, impactful and great sounding the drumming on this really is.
Simply the best drummer on the planet bar none!!!!!!!!!!!!
This track and Simon’s Drumming put him in the Olympus of Drummers. His remarkable creations and innovations will last forever.
best drummer ever!!!!!! simon is the perfect combination of a musician and a technician. No one has ever managed to actually play MUSIC with so much technique. All the Jordisons and Portnoys of this planet should watch this carefully...
Utter nonsense.
@@Jez2008UK Sure, he may not be the very best, but to deny him the title of a decent, well-rounded, and respectable drummer is utter nonsense.
Anthony Jackson is so Hard Core and so is Ray Russell
This song freaking rules! Simon is AMAZING!!!
The best drummer Simon Philips
Simons drumming is amazing, I've always liked his abstact virtuosity, his feel and chops really make him unique, I salute you Mr Phillips.
If we could only bring a great drummer from the 30's to see this I'm sure he would marvel at how far music has come.
I don´t like to "rate" drummers or any other musician. I am a huge Porcaro fan, as a Phillips fan. But at this time i like Simon the most. I´ve seen him live, right in front of the drumset, and he is just amazing. Incredibly tight , smooth and pecise. Just amazing.
何回聴いてもすごい❗フィルが絶妙なタイミングで気持ちいい❗
I totally agree, mr.Russell is a truly great guitarist and composer...a distinct and recognicable sound, and a way of playing that suits SiPhi`s drumming perfectly. One of the Best!
Him, and two others really inspired me to play ambidextrous.
Back in 1998 I mixed a live show with Simon Phillips and despite doing another couple of thousand shows since then with various artists, It is still my most memorable gig ever. Learned more from him in one show than any audio college could teach you about mixing and production.
Sorry, that was 1988
Awe, this is great. I am feeling better watching this! The players are real force major!
villa teng you are right! thanks for supporting Simon Phillips songs!
My favorite drumming style.
Que buena melodía... que gran tema, simon grande!!!!!!!
Great song... Simon... out of this world.
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私もです。
amazing is an understatement!!!!!
It takes only four bars and you'll know unmistakingly it's Simon. One of the most musical drummers ever imho.
Lovely! I have Mr. SiPhi's 1st recording (at least among his 1st recordings) = PhD, a wonderful album! I like the way he is always MELODIC AND IMMAGINATIVE. BTW, Mr. Russell's playing strongly reminded me of my guitar hero, Allan Holdsworth. RIP, AH.
My favourite of all time together with Dave Weckl, and just for the groove Chad Smith.
Love this tune, Simon is a legend and human drum machine robot deluxe with total feel and integrity as a drummer, Love him!
Simon kills with his chops, but he is also tasteful
Billy cobham and Tony williams are my Favorites
if I just get a little peice of all of them in my playing
that would be a dream,I am 54 and i am still learning...................................Play on!!!!
what a line up
One of my all time favorite drummers,this guy is sick.
Key's played by Simon Phillips...GREAT!!!!!!!!!
I loves Tama drums with these type of lugs
Ah yes.....the Tama Artstar II series. These sound as good or better than anything made today!
Legends...
First class musician.
What a ruddy amazing tune! Phillips is king.
That fail and recovery at 3:30 is just epic, what a freaking class act
+Nix Neato
I couldn't agree more, a flawless recovery.
+Nix Neato ive watched this video millions of times since its upload, never once noticed he messed up there. thank you for pointing that out lol
+mtndewman1022 I still don't. I feel like a noob.
Not only a flawless recovery, but then 15 seconds later this gem 03:48
After that recovery most of us would lose a bit of confidence, yet he goes INSANE on that piece.... What a class act!
damn.. I thought that was intended... for years.
That ContraBass is so Bad Ass
So Amazing that I have tears in my eyes!!!!
He's simply the best, just so comfortable. Wish he was in my band lol
These musicians should be wearing wizards caps.
Another great Composition. Guitarist Ray Russell is a outstanding soloist. He is using a split signal for a stereo effect and Chorus effect. Also I here guitar Syth effect as well. Yeah Ray got some nice chops. Ray, Simon, and the great bassist Anthony Jackson. Basskat Detroit MI.
Great grove and amazing progressive drum solo !
one of the best top 3 drummers in the world...in no order..Simon Phillips...Dave Weckl...Mike Portnoy
Beautiful! Absolutely awesome performance !
INCREIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When I was first taught to play drums... back in the day, my teachers were stuck on the "heel down" method on the bass drum. I always thought that was bogus, because I just didn't have the same amount of control. Turns out nearly EVERY drummer I admire, Phillips, Weckls, Peart, etc., plays "heel up". Watching these UA-cam videos has reinforced that!
0:27 one of my favorites groove
Nobody like this. Amazing.
Although Dave weckl is more like a technique freak, I personally think Simon's composition is more beautiful cuz he seems more melody oriented do his songs are much more enjoyable.
Although Dave Weckl fist album master plan killed it too
I agree. Masterplan is awesome. Dave's other albums just were nowhere near as good unfortunately. And I also agree that on the whole Simon's music is more enjoyable to listen to because as you say the music is more medolic and each part is is written more for the song rather than more of a virtuoso performance. Because I feel Dave wants to show off more the songs end up suffering a little because of it.
Goosebumps...it`s so well done!!
ほぼ毎日聴いてます。
I could watch what he's doing from 5:46 all day.
hi great simon phillips
- Impecable -
Wow, good thought. Holdsworth's best playing was with Tony Williams, the greatest drummer on Earth until his death. Simon is arguably the heir to the throne now. Great player.
From 4:36....o my God......................
I WANT THAT SNARE!!!!
amazing!
I couldn't have said it better.
Man
Those Tama artstars sound sweet
thank you so much for uploading this!
simon the best!
I would give my right bollock to be able to play like that !!!
grazie tanto Imar!!
thats one massive bass!!
DAMN!!!
wow
@utahdrumtech Yes....it's a preference thing...but when you play quiet it's more logical to play heel down....but if you need power heel up is a must
drummers like JoJo Mayer even plays heel down when he needs to....and Simon even explains in the video if he needs to play dynamically he plays heel down and up...especially in the warm ups he displays on the video
this is good stuff
Beautiful stuff from a stellar trio. And as if the glorious music wasn't enough, Phillips is also a really sweet guy.
Damn, I hate him THIS MUCH: ♥♥♥
[I'm kidding, UA-cam. I love him, but sometimes using irony in the Comments can upset people taking humour as a second language.]
The last section (starting around 4:35) is so harmonically rich.
This is how you justify having a kit that big. Who else but Simon Phillips can making an interesting groove involving octobans, snare drum with snare turned off, and a gong drum?
Simon Phillips way how to play drums open handed is cool :)
Idk if ive ever seen a more animated bass player lol
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Greetings Sir
The guy playing guitar looks just like my old maths teacher.............
Does anyone know where these videos originate? Is there a DVD with these selections that I can buy?
Yes there is. :)
In example, like here:
www.amazon.com/Simon-Phillips-Complete/dp/0739040251
fucking amazing, a true master of the open hand technique
True! Dave Weckl is a masterful technician. Though Simon isn't lacking in that department. The huge difference between is that Simon gets the gigs. The Who. Jack Bruce. Jeff Beck. Pete Townshend. Toto... So while Weckl may be a technique perfectionist and sensational player, he has simply gone one way, Simon another. I saw Weckl at the Buddy Rich even in London last year; he stole the show from an all-star line-up of players - Paice, Baker, Harrison etc. But Simon rocks out and is exciting!
Has anyone here ever heard of UZEB? I hear many similarities in the writing probably because of the jazz/fusion style. Which one is best? Who cares, They play and sound great and that's all that really matters.
+Pvmntpndr66 Yes my friend...I'm a huge fan of Uzeb. I saw them in the late 80's, at a bar/nightclub in London, Ontario. It was an absolutely mind blowing show. These guy's were tight, especially bass player Alain Caron. A magical night indeed. Take care!!!
+Corea Kixx ..., I live in London and first heard of them after Noisy Nights came out. Would love to have seen that show! I'll take it (UZEB) any way/where I can get it!
Best drummer of all times (best solo at 4:36 min), Buddy Rich jazz orchestra, Dave Weckl, Chad Wackerman, Dennis Chambers, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Paul, Jeff Porcaro, Mike Portnoy, Virgil Donati are childrens for him ;) Tama drumm model Simon Phillips rules ;) All music written and synthesizer plays by Simon ;)
Colaiuta!?
terrible,increible, imprsionante
I would love some spandex Tama pants haha
What DVD is this from? Gotta get a copy and fast. :)
I need the Lead-Sheet or any score for git and keys. Is there s.th. like that available??
Oh, almost forgot about the master Billy Cobham, who by the way influenced Mr. Phillips and countless others
what brand of guitar is ray russell playing?
WHEN WILL ROBINSON MADE IT BACK
@mrvn52 He's right handed, but plays open style.
I can't figure out if he's a righty or a lefty, either way it doesn't matter, this guy is a monster drummer.
@ Eric Miller: not even close, there all the greates of our time, but don't even come close to Simon Phillips, to say " they would put the whooping on his Ass" not sure what you are smoking... but I'd say it's affecting your judgement in a prolific negative way.
Fuckin Awesome
Simon is an all-time hero for me, no doubt. But I can't help but be completely in love with Anthony Jackson's bass tone on this, even with 26-plus-year-old, not great audio quality. Incredible. (Of course, it's one of the butt-UGLIEST basses in human history, but oh well...
Last minute Anthony just holds it all together. Beautiful