Simon Phillips: Drum Solo Live for BeatIt
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2017
- Here is the legendary Simon Phillips performing a drum solo during his clinic at Hard Rock Cafe in Warsaw, Poland, on June 11, 2017.
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"What I want to convey to those who come to my drum clinic is in part information, in part the benefit of my experience, hopefully some funny stories and revealing the human side of the reality of the music business and drums and drumming. I tend to be very open and loose about it. I only have a plan for the beginning and that’s it, just to open the clinic. The rest is all down to the audience. I hand it out to them and the rest of the clinic is basically conducted on the questions that I get. Most audiences are very good. They’re very forthcoming and it’s never a problem. Occasionally, you get the tough one, where they’re not so forthcoming, and then, you have to work really hard. They may also ask a question which, maybe, I feel is not relevant. What I do is I do the politician trick. If you notice, most politicians answer to a totally different question than that asked by a journalist. They weren’t asked that question but they want to be. It’s a good trick I learned by watching all these politicians on TV around the world. There’s a lot of that going on right now so we’re getting a lot of experience at that and a lot of practice. Otherwise, it is most important to make [a drum clinic] a fun event. At the end of the day, it is still a show and entertainment. There’s nothing worse than everybody getting really bored or too technical. I try to keep it very informative, with a lot of technical information, but I still try to make it fun for everybody so they have a good time.
When I was very young and I would go to a clinic, I never asked a question. I was too afraid to embarrass myself. I think people think: ‘I hope the question I have isn’t a silly question’. There really aren’t any silly questions because if the clinician is open and aware enough, he’ll make it so that that person isn’t embarrassed. He’ll take something from the question that is positive and useful."
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Loved it. I remember his words from one of the Modern Drummer events, "If you are right-handed, try brushing your teeth with your left hand". A great exercise to work both sides of your brain. This guy is a genius.
Actually he got that idea from Gene Krupa. It was american door knobs at that time.
The lad switches leads like no one else.
I only soak mine 😜
@@kevinjohnston7404 Billy Cobham is the original ambidextrous player, as well as Lenny White....
@@spiritof1960Why does this person always move his shoulders, is he mentally ill?
More groove here than 99% of drum solos , this man is a legend
One of the things that makes this a joy to listen to is that his remarkable technique serves his musical idea. He goes off with great flair but always returns to his initial statement. You hear a composition with theme with variations, phrasing, dynamics and form. A great musician who happens to play a drumset...and a pretty big one at that! Bravo.
How can there be nearly 1,000 thumbs down for this? Must be non-drummers who can't appreciate his skills.
They're waiting for the band to kick in! ;)
Simon started quit a bit with his autonomous style & sweet rudiments
some just wait for just fast hands and feet and nothing else.
I give a huge thumbs down to anyone who gave this performance a thumbs down. Imbeciles.
There are just better drummers out there🤷♂️
Very few drummers sound "musical" when playing. He is more like a composer than simple a groovemeister. Hands down, my favourite drummer.
He is a musician in the truest, most purest form of the word and it's not just his drumming.
Perhaps you should listen to Weckl or Colaiuta as well🤔
@@zoltanhriagyel6683 ahh, Dave and Vinney!! Amazing drummers !!
I tap into this grace..,
Great point! I learned a long time ago to make music every minute on the kit. Hum or hear a musical theme when doing rudiments. Play to and with that inner music and all playing will be more musical. Simon's playing here has me left with a few melodies that have stuck in my head. I haven't seen him in quite some time...what a treat!
There are drummers that are a joy to watch and listen to, everything they do is musical, tells story or evokes a mood. Simon is one of those drummers.
It's damn near a religious experience because you come away changed from the experience.
Simon Philips reminds me of the legendary jazz drummer Gene Krupa.
I will never understand why 1.2k people dislike this
Derek Richard they probably play guitars...
Probably because Simon didn't hit everything on the kit at lightning speed in the first 24 bars.
That's their problem man, not yours. Prost!
Because they “CAN’T” know! Lol
Same people that hate police and destroy property.
Those little smiles when people cheer... yeah, you know he's enjoying himself. Made me smile, too.
Jeff Porcaro is smiling from ear to ear. What an incredibly talented guy.
You do know that simon does not play for toto anymore right?
@@BOT_Ivan How long has it been since Simon Philips left Toto???
@@SuperheroJunior he played from 1992 till 2014. the reason he left is because he said toto was not fun anymore as it used to be
@@BOT_Ivan Oh okay. Simon Phillips is still good at the drums even though now he is older. I saw a comment from another user saying that Simon Phillips as not as good as he used to be. To me Simon Phillips still plays the same and he is still a good drummer.
@@SuperheroJunior yea his still an very talented and precise drummer😌
this guy is playing drums rolls with one hand, so he basically is playing like two drummers, sense of tempo, composure, ease of transition from one complex metric to another, this guy is up there with the best.
Consistently one of the greatest masters of his craft for over 30 years. I love how he keeps coming back to that particular groove.
And I will never understand, why he's never listed with the "100 Top-Drummers of the World"....
So rare to hear a drummer with a big double bass kit be so groovy and play with such musicality and finesse. What a great solo.
Seth Gecko Right? So much better than Ulrich’s double bass
This is the essence of what it is to be an innovator. Simon plays like no one else and his drums sound like no one else's. Completely unique, highly technical, but always tastefully musical....... and always AWESOME! THANK YOU SIMON FOR SO MANY YEARS OF TREMENDOUS INSPIRATION!
Legend and inspiration. His drumming on Mike Oldfield's Crisis drew my attention for the first time. I'm a fan since. I saw him live with Toto and was blown away by the sounds and dynamics of his playing.
Way back in the 80s my drummer from Fort Wayne, Indiana, told me about 2 drummers who would frequent the once famous "Percussion Center. and do frequent workshops." He said that there were only 2 drummers in the world who could do with their feet what most accomplished drummers could do with their hands. One was Billy Cobham, and the other was Simon Phillips. Being a bass player, I have enjoyed following both these cats ever since.
Simon Philips is a drumming master of masters. My gawd...that entire solo was brilliantly phrased.
How can any sane person dislike this? Simon is from another planet when it comes to drumming. There are only a few who come close to his skills.
Julian Heel because there are so many idiots who know nothing about drumming.
What a beatiful set. He knows the placement of each drum and cymbal precisely.
Loved his work with Michael Schenker and Judas Priest. One of the best drummers in the world, no question.
It's like... a never ending groove. What a drummer!
Simon is so awesome!! So musical. Loved his stuff since '81. Solid gold.
I love the moments where simons finds back to the groove . He looks so statisfied every time
He doesn't have to find it, though, he never loses it. You can snap your fingers to the down beat, and no matter how crazy he gets, it's always in a time that's a multiple of one, two, three...- and then he's right back on one- having never lost it.
@@catkeys6911 I mean the moments where he gets back to the motiv of his solo
I love Simon's playing. He is getting more & more musical in his solos all the time. A superb technician, but a true musician as well.
This sounds like an orchestra to me. Absolutely lovely.
Absolute MONSTER musician. So much going on and so fluid.
Very Musical.. perfection is what Simon IS
I love how he's able to switch his rudimentals between right and left handed whichever he feels more comfortable with in a certain position. Sure, drummers always strive to develop two equally strong hands but not everybody can follow a steady leadtrack with both of them. Very skilled artist and creative.
This man is nothing but great. Unbelievable!,,
Simon is like an exceptional wine, older he get better he is ...Each hit sound amazing, Simon is the absolute drummer!!!Awesome
I was lucky enough to have a drum teacher in my early 20s that always talked about having a theme during a drum solo. This is a perfect example of that. Simon is on my list of biggest influences.
That is a class drum solo! Makes you actually want more... it’s joyful, technical, dynamic... Brilliant! :)
That kit sounds fantastic and Simon's playing makes it sound even better.
I'm gobsmacked! I think I need a minute to collect myself.... What a masterful performance. Simon is definitely up there with the all-time top-tier drummers! Best thing is, in interviews he comes across as a sincere gentleman. Thank You for posting Beat It!!!
This is not a drum solo, this is a drum STORY!
Mladen Palenkaš well put, I was just thinking how absolutely musical this solo is,like a song unto itself.
Or (I was thinking) a Drum SONG.
yes... like a Billy's Cobham's solo the first to tell stories whit his solos
I love this comment!
Great drummer! He builds the solo so well!
Very musical in spite of his chops.
It's not only about beat, it's about groove! This guy is epic! A legend
But you know that all is written by Mike Oldfield..?
Simons drums are always so well tuned !!! They always sound great !!
Those Zildjians sound pretty great too!
It's Tama. And the guy knows how to tune. 99.8% of all drummers can't even tune a snare properly. He has three. Perfect.
I'm not saying that they are not well tuned, but you'd be surprised how good even a mildly out of tune kit sounds once mic'd up, or even just played in a big room.
I once lent my mid-range kit to a drummer who used it in a theater… I listened to the performance, knowing full well that due to unforeseen circumstances the kit wasn't in tune. I mean it wasn't wildly out of tune but it certainly wasn't well tuned…
You couldn't even tell; the kit sounded great (not just my opinion but a viewpoint shared by everyone I talked to about it).
Ewout Honig What?
Not a fan of his kick drum sound or the gong drum here, but the snares and toms sound great! The octobans are probably better sounding than any others I've heard. Yeah, a lot of what I love and don't love could be due to sound processing as well, but either way there's a lot of great-sounding stuff here!
Simon, Bozzio, and Morgenstein are in a special club of musicians who happen to be drummers. Their compositional minds make a drum solo into a song like nobody else.
No matter what kit he plays it always sounds the same, fantastic
I don’t know what to do after watching this... go practice ? Or just quit playing the drums ?
And this is exactly what I do... I « play » the drums... Simon « honours » them !
Salute Master !
With the easy access to drum solos on UA-cam, I find I'm rarely impressed anymore, but holy sh*t! Simon has something new to offer and he has blown me away once again. This guy....
I hope Mr. Phillips is in good health. I really really liked him in Hiromi's trio. I was sad when that ended. He and Anthony Jackson were excellent together!
One of the best drum solo's i have ever seen !! what an incredible drummer
That is absolutely fucking awesome. Bravo performance.
So technical. It's not just speed and noise. Brilliant musicianship.
Yes! Lost on the younger cats unfortunately
Yes but boring as fuck
@@billtrue59 That's because you don't understand a thing about drumming.
@@ewouthonig371 good call on that one my brother!!! This is great
@@billtrue59 Perhaps you should take up the bassoon. It might suit your preferences more than a "boring" drum solo.
Such a melodic and virtuous drummer, master class!
The 1.1k thumbs down are just mad cause they can't stomach his giftedness! They should practice more and spend less time critiquing talent.
The groove, the creativity,
the technique, the control,
the dynamics, the precision, the speed, the sound is unmatched!!
Simon Phillips!!
My favorite drummer and musician ❤️
But you know that all is written by Mike Oldfield..?
The great Simon; my favorite drummer.
Yeah. Best thing that happened to The Who after Moon passed.
The Who had Kenny Jones after Moon passed. Simon came along later played with Townsend Solo .
I have to disagree with that one😔 Simon is a great SOLO drummer. Jeff Porcaro has him beat with being in a band. When Simon was with Toto things changed it went from being smooth to being more about the drums and drum solos. Jeff always kept it smooth and it sounded great. Listen back at videos of Jeff and Simon.
Love it. Musical and groovy. A drum solo that doesn't sound like the set was pushed down a flight of steps.
I've never heard better drum tuning than Simon Phillips.
Maybe best bass drum sound ever here. Great snare too. This guy is an artist
Simon: Ambidextrous, Consistent kit, consistent drum brand, consummately perfect tuning. The man, the myth.
Pretty groovy! and those drums are tuned perfectly!
so clean so technical yet so musical and groovy- exceptional
His right foot on the bass drum is outstanding.
The part following after around 4:00 is just brilliant, it feels like he's throwing you off the beat after every fill, but then keeps the beat going just right. :D
One of the true masters. Brilliant performance.
What a joy to listen to.
When I say someone playing the drums, This is the definition of someone "Playing the drums". Simon is so inspirational, And his kit always sounds so perfect.
My favourite all time drummer. The Mantis. Toto "falling in between" live concert in Zenith, France Simon was awesome! Best live concert I've seen Toto perform.
SP is simply incredible, a different level as always.
Technique. Precision. Musicality. Feel. On top: the whole package in open-handed playing style. And after putting his sticks aside - just the coolest, down to earth type.
Incredible. Simon is just flawless
This dude has the most ergonomically correct drumkit ever.
Along with Bill Bruford...
@@bobgreen8142 his later ones maybe 😂
Sure..every drummer i know has three snare drums..Simon Phillips has made his own way..old school session musician level talent..obviously independance excercises are important..master drummer..filled a masters empty chair(rip Jeff Porcaro) with Toto and seemed to just fit..i think he lost a house in a California forest fire..
I want to congratulate the Videomaker who created this !! Excellent angles and image quality !! Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina !
thx a lot from Beatit Team.
Don't forget the absolutely stellar audio! Great job!
Best audio representation of Simon 's sound live. Power and low end but still crisp. Love this. Thanks so much
thx a lot!
Thank you!
Just an on the fly genius musical arranger "who happens to play drums". Just always so tasteful.
In my opinion, one of the best drummers ever. Just the understanding of the kit and dynamics and technique. Class.
It's uncanny how much this old guy looks and sounds like Simon Philip !
That hi-hat sounds like it would slice through rock! Such a knife sharp sound.
I’m not normally a massive fan of hi hats that cut through so finely but Simon makes it work so well!
Man! Musical instruments they are.
Master
Simon is phenomenal drummer. He can play everything. Any kind of music. There's no doubt, he's drummer number one.
His consistency of the beat, throughout the solo, is astonishing. His drums are tuned perfectly.
Simon at his best....a monster...great snare work!
Great to hear such a seasoned player who can do more than just blaze and actually compose a solo with groove and taste. Wonderful stuff!
I saw this video when I first started drumming almost two years ago now, and today I decided to come back here to the greatest drum solo of all time. It was amazing watching this as a 13 year old who next to nothing about drumming but it's even more amazing watching this with two years of information under my belt and having an understanding of some of what he's doing.
The master of dynamics
Love this guy's vocab...
Masterclass from SP. His best solo to date, musicality and composition officially gets my ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating. 😎🤘
Best thing ever happened to a drum set
ALIEN LEVEL ...not human...SUPREME DRUMMER....A ONE MAN ORCHESTRA ....SUPREME TOUCH AND FEELINGS MUSICALITY AND TASTE ...TECNICALLY TALKING ...JUST FROM ANOTHER PLANET
Legendary groove.
Man, I'd give my right arm to be this ambidextrous.
:)
You're killing me... ambidextrous without a right hand... and you're a sock so I guess only have a foot... lollollol
Andre de Vries Just a matter of continuous practice. I started open handed 5 years ago, after drumming right handed for 35 years. Today it feels pretty natural, a major side effect is that the left hand get‘s dramatically more precise. Start very slow with everything and stick with it, than it‘s not magic at all.
Simon is naturally right handed, he started playing open handed around 17 years old. I've recently started playing open handed after playing 40 years leading with my right. It takes constant practice but I can see improvements already.
@M Starr That's because that's what every drummer calls it.
He has „simply“ such a great sound :-)
12 minutes well spent. I've seen bits of his work over the years. Always bloody impressive✌🇦🇺
Spectacular--technical and musical. Wow.
Simon is THE DRUMMER in the world..
Add -the best- to it
This man of the time& talent will be missed by many,I still think of the different folks that asked me who is he and what was so great about him,to all of them I say, Keep listening.
Amazing! Gotta love Simon. Thanks for sharing!
Every time this guy gets to play drums he offers us a master class.
Great tone, feel, everything.....
amazing as always
One of the funnest drum solos to listen to, damn
Impeccable and always freaking amazing!
Bloody Brilliant!
Casually switches from left hand playing to right hand and back. Superb
I’ve lost count how many times I’ve watched this! Fantastic drummer, fantastic sound!!
sounds great, makes me want to get on the drums the moment I hear this!
One of The greats , excelent,
Such groove! The touch of each hit are filled with so much feeling.
Simon is simply awesome. I recognize that snare tuning. It sounds just the way Bonzo tuned his. Awesome
I've spent countless hours trying to emulate his open hand style and independence... it inspired me and incorporate some of h ou s concepts. I soon discovered he is the master who can't be copied.
It's easy once you start relaxing and practicing every day