Thomas Lang performs for us during our shoot for the Vic Firth Factory Tour DVD! Check out other performances from your favorite Vic Firth artists at: www.vicfirth.com/tour/
I studied with Thomas earlier this year. For those that are making comments based on this video, you have no idea how good Thomas is. If you sit in the same room with him for three days straight and hear the breadth of his ability you would be truly inspired. The stuff he did in the classroom was off the hook. His independence is crazy. I hear guys say they are four limb independent. Go watch this guy for yourself and then say you are four limb independent. And feel you say? Even this video displays tremendous texture and any speed and and groove. Don't hate on a guy for being the best. If you think the guy doesn't have the skills, post your video so we can all critique your work too.
@drumdex
9 жыл бұрын
Well said, I had the chance to do a bootcamp with him and it was incredible. Very very inspiring!
@davidjohnson3356
9 жыл бұрын
He's great. I don't think he's the best, but he is certainly up there.
@mickywatnots3700
9 жыл бұрын
Michael Foxworthy Yeh I know what your saying and your right he is a monster and he has pushed the boundaries in terms of power and pure technique to another dimension BUT... I just don't feel anything when he solo's , I wanna feel something but I never do with Thomas (I have seen him live). But yeh, wow! he has skills of the like I have never seen.
@michaelfoxworthy3213
9 жыл бұрын
Micky watnots Sometimes he just hits so many drums it's more like acrobatics but he sure can tear it up. He did this crazy piece where he goes from slow single stroke rolls on his hands and is blazing with his feet. Then he slowly changes the tempo on his hand and feet until the whole thing is opposite. I couldn't believe what I just saw.
@benevolentsun
6 жыл бұрын
Michael Foxworthy woow!! How did you get to work with Thomas?? I met him at one of his clinics together with Tony Royster Jr. Wooooooooow, just wooooooooow!!!
@poppopscarvinshop
8 жыл бұрын
Thomas Lang IS The Declaration of Independence!
@gamerdareswins2825
8 жыл бұрын
What an insult to freedom. your declaration of independence isn't worth the paper it was written on. your country is a joke....
@poppopscarvinshop
8 жыл бұрын
GamerDares Wins -- I Agree, under this Stupid administration, we are a joke. If The HildaBeast Wins in November, we will be a Memory. I made the comment about Thomas because he has Incredible Independent Coordination.
@gamerdareswins2825
8 жыл бұрын
***** Sorry but you've been a joke since 2001.. You guys aren't #1 either. 24th in literacy. 27th in maths 42nd in scientific literacy. 72nd in health care. 55 in overall freedom. My condolences for trump and hillary...
@poppopscarvinshop
8 жыл бұрын
You'll Get No Argument From Me! Hell, if it weren't for a lot of smart Asians kids bringing up test scores, we would be much worse off! It's really pitiful.
@gamerdareswins2825
8 жыл бұрын
+James White Yeah Asians ruin it for everyone.
@wattage2007
9 жыл бұрын
He constantly redefines what's possible on a drum kit.
@chong3201
9 жыл бұрын
this guy is so good at drums he makes me wanna quit playing guitar
@filipebeat4430
6 жыл бұрын
HAHAHAHAAAA
@EJonDrums
5 жыл бұрын
don’t do that man!
@kanadiankreme
4 жыл бұрын
Lol
@bryllecortes9780
4 жыл бұрын
and start playing drums instead
@bransonford6282
2 жыл бұрын
Instablaster.
@Virtuoso80
8 жыл бұрын
Thomas Lang should have a cameo in the sequel to Whiplash where he plays a drum solo and then punches JK Simmons' character in the face.
@superbMAO
8 жыл бұрын
+Virtuoso80 that will be fuking awwwwwwesome due!!!
@idontknow7171
5 жыл бұрын
HAHAHA
@andrewmurphy5310
4 жыл бұрын
More like a cameo in Terminator. Where he shreds for ten minutes then punchs Arni in the face.
@elee9056
2 жыл бұрын
so hard that it knocks his hair out
@nathanredmon96
10 жыл бұрын
I could burn years of my life watching Thomas Lang play drums. One of the best, period!
@nathanredmon96
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the pointer...
@nathanredmon96
10 жыл бұрын
Good grief. Why does everyone have to give advice? Thomas is a beast and I enjoy watching him. Leave it alone.
@nathanredmon96
9 жыл бұрын
James Stone You're not far off. Guys like Thomas have to commit their lives to their craft. You sacrifice your time, your relationships, and your family. It's an "all or nothing" proposition, which is why I accept my mediocre drumming(as compared to him), while I spend time with my wife, kids, and friends instead. Relationships are much more valuable, IMO.
@dcmastermindfirst9418
6 ай бұрын
You mean the best. And it's full stop. Only girls have periods.
@LanceCampeau
10 жыл бұрын
I love Lang's overall presentation... he's like a living cartoon with just ridiculous skill to boot.
@Deagledrumzz
9 жыл бұрын
Thomas is from another world.This guy simply is at a level that nobody else can attain.He has raised the bar so high,his perfection and art are to be held on the highest level.
@8xtime
10 жыл бұрын
That last fill he did at the end, I can do that !
@PrinceOfMediocrity
9 жыл бұрын
I've never seen a drummer that's so capable of ANY musical style. I have yet to see anything this guy can't play.
@panzerken
9 жыл бұрын
how bout a groove!
@PrinceOfMediocrity
9 жыл бұрын
***** He can play a groove no problem. This video is just him showing off.
@panzerken
9 жыл бұрын
yeah, I know he can. was just kidding.
@PrinceOfMediocrity
9 жыл бұрын
lol my bad.
@henriqueccruz
9 жыл бұрын
Jojo is not even a human.
@josephgiarraffa6379
2 жыл бұрын
He’s a handful in the world He’s gifted beyond most of us and he is a perfectionist in what he does
@farismuslimazmi
7 жыл бұрын
whole different level... one word, MONSTER !!! people say he had no "musicality" or "feel", well they clearly haven't seen all TL performances... Peter Wildoer described TL as a "drummer's drummer" and Mike Portnoy said TL is a drummer he "can't replicate"... what more you can ask for?
@ThEd4rKm4sTeR
10 жыл бұрын
OMFG I LOVE HOW THAT BASS DRUM SOUNDS!!!
@RKTheYeet
10 жыл бұрын
He is such a beast, one of my favorite drummers. So sickk
@billbox5745
10 жыл бұрын
Thomas is not just a chops master, I've heard him playing with some bands and he's a true musician with over the top potential. I never tire of listening to him. :)
@djoc417
9 жыл бұрын
How have i never heard of this guy? lol this was dope. Our world is populated with to many good drummers lol
@EixtremeDrummer
10 жыл бұрын
I bought those sticks but my drum set did not sound like Lang's one...
@hinabihyuga1963
4 жыл бұрын
Does it now?
@johndoe1765
4 жыл бұрын
BECAUSE YOUR OF YOUR OWN VIBE .WHAT MAKES THOMAS LANG ,THOMAS LANG IS THAT HE,S NOT COPYING ANYONE,AND THAT,S WHAT MAKE YOU GREAT JUST BEING YOURSELF .
@schaddalton
4 жыл бұрын
@@johndoe1765 It was a joke. Turn off caps lock and relax, my dude.
@dylangriffiths2411
10 жыл бұрын
My favorite drummer of all time
@misterkeys2893
7 жыл бұрын
Is it really so hard to just appreciate Thomas giving it his all? Kinda here to see display of every technique he has, regardless of musicality. He's musical in plenty of other performances.
@MrAndyGreenfield
11 жыл бұрын
Thomas Lang truely is the best drummer I've ever seen. Every video i've watched of him never fails to amaze me, and inspires me to no end.
@petarpavasovic6333
9 жыл бұрын
Around 04:13, BLOWS MY MIND SO HARD!
@theBOSS3105
8 жыл бұрын
+Petar Pavasović we're lucky his toes can't hold drum sticks.
@petarpavasovic6333
8 жыл бұрын
LOL! Made my day!
@jmckmedia6377
8 жыл бұрын
+Petar Pavasović Some limb independence for sure!
@Residentombraider1000
8 жыл бұрын
+Pguin Haha dude you are so FUCKING RIGHT :-)
@chasedeery1665
6 жыл бұрын
Ikr
@TheJetpack132
10 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, the best drummer in the world.
@billyreynolds4749
4 жыл бұрын
@WhoDarestheMAN gamer - Fuck that!! NEIL PEART RULES!! Lang is just flair only!! Drumming is way more than fancy drumming on a snare!! LMAO
@tiberiusclaudiusnerogermanicis
2 жыл бұрын
@@billyreynolds4749 I heard that one time when your mom dropped you off at school she got fined for littering...
@dmandanku
9 жыл бұрын
I can't watch anymore! You're so amazing that you can't be human!
@johnraymond6172
9 жыл бұрын
One of the most amazing aspects of this solo (aside from the sheer talent displayed) was that Thomas was able to keep it interesting for the entire duration, well done!
@PlinioBrazil
7 жыл бұрын
Wtf, why so much hate in the comments? He is a great drummer (session, live playing, soloist, you name it..) He is humble as f***! It's a freaking solo for a Vic Firth video, shut up about this 'he is good but no musicality' (go watch his other videos, especially with other bands
@Pacialife
6 жыл бұрын
or you could just let people have their opinions
@mickywatnots3700
6 жыл бұрын
Just other peoples opinions try not to get so upset.
@Immortalsouls
8 жыл бұрын
One of the best drummers of the century bar none!
@gabrielebeatrice
9 жыл бұрын
Thomas Lang is one of the most inspirational drummers of our time.
@andreaestudios7871
9 жыл бұрын
as always amazing performance
@Joe1839
7 жыл бұрын
I find the comments that slag him for being so technically outstanding really miss the mark. Yup, he can do accented paradiddle's with his feet. He can combine separate hand/foot rudiments so sound musical. He's obviously achieved things that I don't know of anyone else who has. Of course Weckl, Colaiuta, Harrison, Smith, etc., are outstanding. But he's also a very high demand session player and - yeah - you don't need to be able to do all he can do to play most music. But just because he can do these technically bewildering, precision-mind-blowing things that I don't know of anyone else who can, doesn't mean that he can't sit back and groove. There is a video of him in Stewart Copeland's "Sacred Grove." Copeland says "look, I also have one of the most expensive session players in LA here with me." Know all of what TL is capable of before slagging him for being so technically advanced. Whether being that precise and technically sophisticated costs him in 'groove,' I guess that's open to opinion.
@geno121
6 жыл бұрын
Exquisitely and excellently stated, good sir.
@richpon1973
6 жыл бұрын
Well you could at least stop whining and you could just quit your day job and be his drum tech for once in your life.
@drumfanatik316
9 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! So many jealous haters!!! Saying he has no groove, pocket, etc… he's soloing on this video!!! WTH??? He's a bad ass drummer hands down!!! I don't understand why drummers gotta hate on other drummers??? Check out the DW Candyland 3 video on here and he does plenty of groovin'!!!
@billyreynolds4749
4 жыл бұрын
You're nuts!!! Let's see what he can do IN A BAND!!! Not just bang on drums by yourself! WTF
@drumfanatik316
4 жыл бұрын
Billy Reynolds really??? Do you even know who Thomas is? You want to see him in a band? There’s plenty of videos her on KZitem of him playing with bands and to tracks. He was the band Falco for quite a while until Falco’s untimely death. Played with Stork, guitar legend Paul Gilbert, plus writes, composes and plays his own music. And if you think he’s just “beating” on drums, you obviously don’t understand what he’s doing. The patterns he’s playing and his four way independence I guess are too complex for most to comprehend?
@markuschelios6891
3 жыл бұрын
@@billyreynolds4749 Go brush your tooth, Billybob.
@Abrahamhamham
11 жыл бұрын
I'm so baked i could watch and listen to this all night long...
@bournechupacabra
10 жыл бұрын
Had the pleasure to watch him live when he visited my town
@Cr4nium13
10 жыл бұрын
I personally think Thomas is the best drummer in the world. He has it all under his belt
@decadyne
8 жыл бұрын
Can you feel the groove? Neither can I.
@heladoscuro5074
7 жыл бұрын
decadyne accurate comment! lol
@filipebeat4430
6 жыл бұрын
he to advanced fo u too feel dumb ass LOL im serious, sorry
@johnvogel4617
6 жыл бұрын
Its a solo not a groove js
@fluffypuppy720
5 жыл бұрын
Why limit yourself
@Shaneforlani
9 жыл бұрын
Growning up I followed alot of different drummers, none have ever, ever. EVER!!! Gripped me like Thomas Lang, The most inspiring. his capability to turn his mind, and his breath into his drumming, and his drumming into his breath and mind. He truely is a genius, a talented very emotional, inspiring, creative genious!! I don't ever comment on youtube. but for Thomas i shall.
@DamiaoALima
10 жыл бұрын
Simply astounding. Tomas is one of the best. Embrace
@japanegao6818
7 жыл бұрын
Cada membro do Thomas Lang tem um sistema nervoso central independente....kkk...fdc o cara eh rei dos rudimentos... independência total....
@MichaelClaudio13
10 жыл бұрын
his foot work is insane@!!
@juanemo777
8 жыл бұрын
!! WAOOO !! not words, amazing.
@jazzenterprise
11 жыл бұрын
Fabulous , simply stunning !!!
@drummersaad
9 жыл бұрын
If there was a video game about drum battles, I would pick Thomas over any other drummer. I know I would win, he has no weakness in his skill set, not at all !!
@paulbentley2709
4 жыл бұрын
For sure he'd out psyche anyone
@wokkelikesACDC
10 жыл бұрын
He's a boss!!! Shiit what a drummer!
@christiandelacuba8998
11 жыл бұрын
This is so unbelievably good!!
@xthek3n038
6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely unbelievable...this guy is a machine
@cvcsreview542
9 жыл бұрын
4:24 fantastic independence!!!!!
@BigBillLucas
9 жыл бұрын
Without a doubt this guy is the current worlds best drummer, that errrr doesn't play with anyone. Do we all agree on this ??
@19RaxR91
9 жыл бұрын
BigBill Lucas No. While his skill is impressive, he hasnt really explored anything new lately, and his solos for the past 10 years have been regurgitations of his previous stuff. Not to mention, he lacks soul and an actual groove. Check out Jojo Mayer, Tony Royster Jr,. Benny Greb, Matt Garstka, Virgil Donati. There are a lot more of great drummers, but these are of the top of my head.
@lukebrynycz2376
9 жыл бұрын
BigBill Lucas I agree, he's a legend!
@fuzzylogiceire
9 жыл бұрын
BigBill Lucas He's playing with Paul Gilbert soon I believe. Marco Minnemann used to play with Paul.
@williampotter27
9 жыл бұрын
You fucking serous he uses to much double peal look at aeon spears he has amazing chips and uses one pedal
@cowzilla8
8 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing that you haven't done much research, for not knowing that he's played with multiple bands, before. He even has his own band (Stork).
@Natenick5
11 жыл бұрын
Redefining drumming. That was incredible. So smooth! His dynamics, accenting, coordination, originality, and intensity were all amazing. I had never thought to apply the term legato to drumming, but that's got to be it!
@theultimategamer213
9 жыл бұрын
OH MY GOD! This guy is an absolute revelation! Never have I seen such an accomplished player who can tackle basically every style and genre in the book! Amazing
@ivanarredondo2646
11 жыл бұрын
4:20 That part is incredible
@bodistern5721
8 жыл бұрын
face = melted
@bicycleutopia
6 жыл бұрын
this tune is spectacular!
@BHAKTIBROPHY
10 жыл бұрын
Ok, Mr. Lang...you just won yourself a new fan. I love how you incorporate some silence within the solo/piece. Beautiful music!
@mrmadame28
9 жыл бұрын
I don't understand, i have buy vic firth stick and i still suck at drum, fucking rip off!
@andykent5356
9 жыл бұрын
this is a joke right
@larrytate1657
9 жыл бұрын
Yup all it takes is 7 dollar pair of Vic firth sticks and u get to skip thousands of hours of practice
@autotest8193
9 жыл бұрын
mrmadame28 lol
@autotest8193
9 жыл бұрын
Larry Tate we have to work fist...no time for that..
@robbyatmaja6896
8 жыл бұрын
someone even give me Thomas's stick, and i have to returned it because it not gave me Thomas's quality on my drumming... damn!
@JohnCrichton
9 жыл бұрын
4:17 LOOOOOL this guy is fucking insane
@willieclay8969
9 жыл бұрын
Great performance love his style I hope to be that good someday. PRACTICE ,PRACTICE PRACTICE.
@mamamia6925
Ай бұрын
one of the absolute best!
@eliasescobedo3852
10 жыл бұрын
4:25 OMG thats was awesome¡¡
@PolayInChains
10 жыл бұрын
6:35 Here's what I understood: "Don't even try it".
@Mikebumpful
9 жыл бұрын
So happy that mr. Lang played something that I can do as well for a whole two seconds! Amazed by the cyborg endurance.
@EbonyBladeXX.mp3
10 жыл бұрын
my favorite thing about this video is how tastfully his uses the double bass. Its not over the top, or conformed to one style or sound. I throughly enjoy it. :) Thank you for being you Thomas.
@EEeE3771
8 жыл бұрын
4:37 well that came from nowhere.
@nancyhughes640
10 жыл бұрын
Finally someone steps and shows what a good drummer on a big kit can do on a small kit. not to be a Dick, but metal drummers could probably learn something here.
@MrDkirksey23
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Thomas Lang
@OGnoreservations
11 жыл бұрын
seriously. my jaw literally dropped a couple times!
@firasnacef001
7 жыл бұрын
2:02 I thought he was gonna use his watch as well..
@urbansmooth
10 жыл бұрын
Dat outro, tho.
@evaldezae12
10 жыл бұрын
So much actual rudimental drumming and display of technique I love it!
@havidans2178
8 жыл бұрын
I LOVE IT!!
@mpabkata3552
9 жыл бұрын
This guy should teach Lars how to drum!
@ynotsammy
9 жыл бұрын
A Lars joke... very original. Dumbass.
@mpabkata3552
9 жыл бұрын
yep, case Lars is one druming joke atm.
@ynotsammy
9 жыл бұрын
The only joke that is in at the moment is your spelling, my good sir.
@mpabkata3552
9 жыл бұрын
What is incorrect with my grammar? Joke's old but gold!
@ynotsammy
9 жыл бұрын
Never said grammar, also there really is no argument here. I am not offended by the (out of date joke), it is just that the joke is... well... out of date. Try making something new up.
@bbs1
10 жыл бұрын
i can do this. hold my b.... nvm -,-
@PhilRounds
11 жыл бұрын
I've never seen such independence and dexterity! Bravo!
@gregmgm06
11 жыл бұрын
Wow, just wow. Thomas, you are an amazing drummer!
@milesdominici445
8 жыл бұрын
Puts sticks down, stares at the camera whilst chewing gum, with eyes that say "look at all the fucks I give!"
@badgas8132
7 жыл бұрын
B-but... can he do a blast beat?
@blas3266
7 жыл бұрын
pretty obvious
@Nugtroen
7 жыл бұрын
he already make a tutorial video about blast beat...check it out dude...
@heldertiago124
7 жыл бұрын
Profanitarian A blast beat is just singles played fast, lol. He was able to do that with 6 years or something.
@badgas8132
7 жыл бұрын
Guys, it's a joke.
@mickywatnots3700
6 жыл бұрын
yeh I watched some of that , he can do it but its not very authentic imo he has the skills but not the heart or feel for it if that makes sense.
@dalemaguire397
8 жыл бұрын
amazing!
@nsalerno91
9 жыл бұрын
Lets get something straight. There is not a THING ... not one fill, grove, lick, beat, or roll that Thomas Lang cant do on a drum set. You name the greatest Drummers, and greatest Drum solo's of all time, and Thomas will be able to do it just at well and maybe better. He's a true freak of nature and a power house in the drumming world. However, i do see the other side to it. Some people think he has no groove or hes too flashy and i understand that. He does focus a lot of his playing on showmanship opposed to technique and musician ship like that beat he starts doing a little over a minute in is so simple and yet hes going absolutely bonkers with his stick trick ability. Sometimes hes just fun to watch instead of good to listen to. I used to crown him as the best drummer in the world, but i clearly see that he is not even close. Hes arguably the most talented... but hes also independant and has made a career off of solo stuff. I think is Tony Royster, or Neil Peart or name it WHOEVER, sat for hours and hours a day practicing stick tricks, they would be just as good. To me, for some one who used to idolize this guy and still thinks highly of him, it is not fair to crown a drummer of his style and grace as the best out there. You just cant.
@panzerken
9 жыл бұрын
Well said. I just could never spend hours practicing stick tricks! (although I think they are cool!)
@normanwilmoth7404
5 жыл бұрын
Terribly said, on one hand he's the greatest you say but on the other he isn't? Which one is it. You must have only seen him do solos! He's got alot of just songs out there where he plays very musically just holding a solid pocket. Guess what he makes it look easier than anyone I've ever seen. Now add his mad showmanship skills to that, yeah it's not hard at all to say he's the top dog all around in drumming. This is coming from a big Chris Coleman fan and you know how badass he is and still I say Lang is the best of the best
@Branhawk
10 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't of clicked on this.
@MadDuck
9 жыл бұрын
His transitions are the best.. daaaang.
@cyril_jq
7 ай бұрын
what a show.. I'm touched by that ending
@MikeyDoland
10 жыл бұрын
Why do you need custom sticks when 60% of your beats is bass drum?
@ravovasquez
10 жыл бұрын
for the other 40%?
@wilsonsaka-san4316
10 жыл бұрын
REALLY? did you calculate it?
@zacharyergle5443
10 жыл бұрын
stolegus haha
@sjholmes101
10 жыл бұрын
stolegus That's not true. You use 100% of your brain.
@Dinozzo1995
10 жыл бұрын
Spencer Holmes no you dont
@donthomas2859
8 жыл бұрын
Cool stuff. But where the rubber meets the road is in musical collaboration with other players. You can sit there and blow monster drum chops and do flashy stick tricks all day long. But that doesn't mean you can make music. Play me somethin'. That being said, I love watching him.
@cornbobrimlove7892
8 жыл бұрын
+Don Thomas......... You want all that in one demo? But that is not what this particular video is about. Watch one that is, then you can be happy and he can have your very valued approval
@spacejazz6272
8 жыл бұрын
he's a pretty successful session musician which seems to imply he does play well in groups
@AbbasGhullami
10 жыл бұрын
AWESOME!!!
@TomMSTie1138
10 жыл бұрын
He does so much with such a small kit. What a master.
@Mobby74
10 жыл бұрын
Technique, speed, shock and awe aside, do you guys see or rather hear any music in this? Any melodic concept, dynamic variety, some space or air, and compositional idea? I don't. Definitely, his technical abilities need to be respected. But we are talking about music; drums are part of a musical situation. Honestly... Look guys, there aren't many, if any videos with Thomas on a band stand. Who has he played with, what has he recorded? where is that for us see or better: hear? He didn't end up in Drum Theater, I don't know the story behind that, but I guess he would actually have to drop a great part of his technique because that is something that is not wanted in bands, as it would just disturb the music. Even if you think of powerful hard rock / metal drummers - Lars Ulrich coming to my head - doesn't put on that show. Just my views.
@johncollins4080
10 жыл бұрын
Seriously? What have YOU recorded? Who have YOU played with? Does every video on KZitem have to be a masterpiece designed specifically for you? It's just 6 minutes of him screwing around with his new sticks. Enjoy it for what it's worth or go make your own video; then you can display all of your awesome holier-than-thou talents.
@strachan1403
10 жыл бұрын
The guy creates numerous beats within that solo and he uses a variety of dynamics and puts his whole kit to use, he's got some serious control and just because his musicality doesn't appeal to yours doesn't suggest it isn't musical
@d3laiah
10 жыл бұрын
Seriously, I'll never understand people like you. If you don't know the facts, at least use google or something, why just go out and make false and uneducated claims? Makes you look stupid more than anything else. He did play with Paul Gilbert, Tina Turner, Robbie Williams, Sugababes, Ronan Keating, half of the Spice Girls, the Vienna Art Orchestra and others. I mean, what do they know, right? They should have just called you and asked you for your opinion before hiring him, they would have spared them selves the trouble of playing with such an unmusical drummer. Some people, I just... I'm lost for words. Oh, and he was voted best drummer and clinician by multiple magazines, but again, what do they know, right? You should publish an article with your opinions somewhere to spare everybody's time, so they don't have to watch this guy. Sheesh...
@DrummerOtto
10 жыл бұрын
d3laiah I kind of understand what Mobby74 means. This is definitely not the best solo that Lang has played. My drum teacher once said that a good drum solo is like a good movie. It starts with a scene that makes u want to watch the whole film but then it calms down. The actual climax comes in the end. Also, the film can't be an action movie, a love story, a horror film and a comedy at the same time. You have to have a concept, like a pattern that u repeat. The film can't be filled with action from the start to finish. There must be more contrast. Like quiet parts and louder parts. This solo was kind of an endless flow of super cool ideas, but there was not much repetition. If I could play any of those super-killer-master patterns Thomas plays there I would use maybe one or two and make an entire solo out of them and repeat them more often and then maybe play them with different dynamics... Then again, I have heard Thomas playing absolutely super musical and killer solos that I love and I know he is one of the best drummers out there. I think this wasn't even ment to be a super musical solo. He's just kind of messing around.
@johncollins4080
10 жыл бұрын
Otto Laakso I agree with your last 3 sentences, but they are a complete contradiction to the first paragraph. I'm not sure what you or your old teacher were trying to say, lol, but regardless, I think the original argument was that trying to over-analyze and nitpick everything anyone records to KZitem is ridiculous. If you agree that he is just messing around, then all the rest of that stuff is beside the point; that's all I'm saying. In the end, he is a better drummer than anyone who has commented on this video. Period.
@josiahmccomber5042
9 жыл бұрын
and a 4:24 we all start crying
@derek1338
9 жыл бұрын
I did too man dont worry haha!
@timmarrier
6 жыл бұрын
Well that's it, folks, all drumming has been done right here by this magnificent human being. We win again!
@cometblazt
2 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest drummers of our time. God bless Thomas
@samjimenez8713
8 жыл бұрын
Yeah I'm just gonna quit drumming now
@Bardockmatt
10 жыл бұрын
more groove please man! you are amazing but you need more groove
@MiensalTeam
10 жыл бұрын
he have groove but it is not the main thing in this video, anyway this cosmic precission in the solo is his flagship
@Bardockmatt
10 жыл бұрын
hey I was speaking in general ..but ok he is a great drummer
@checkmagik
10 жыл бұрын
he's doing a drum solo showing the sticks, go see some of his recitals on bands and more from his work, he has an amazing groove, a flawless technique, and Vic Firth Signature Sticks with his name on so... more groove? pfff come on man...
@renomarkoarugay3964
6 жыл бұрын
Bardock he does not have a groove in this video because he want. Common sense brah
@brianburk2559
6 жыл бұрын
Look at his chops man absolutely incredible.
@chriswood9873
Жыл бұрын
Best drummer ever. Blew my mind when he played 4 pedals at once perfectly
@STIXAHOY
9 жыл бұрын
Must be really tiring using such huge sticks.
@524coconut
9 жыл бұрын
i have those sticks they are extremely light. The head is big to make a full sound but the sticks are the same weight as 5as
@rich4896
9 жыл бұрын
Brandon Taylor Seriously? I use Vic Firth 5A's and they are perfection..so you are saying that his sticks are the same weight, with a better sound? :D
@524coconut
9 жыл бұрын
Maybe closer to 5 bs but yeah. Your five as are hickory. His are maple it's a lighter wood
@rich4896
9 жыл бұрын
Ah ok...Maybe the thickness of a 5B, but witht he weight of a 5A then...that would be spot on, I reckon!
@simonsannicolas1177
9 жыл бұрын
thomas original uses 2b nylon tip, i use 2b personal and its great for home, then use 5b for outside, great for practice,
@TheSmithSkateboards
10 жыл бұрын
He's good, i just hate his style...
@ihateusernamesgrrr
10 жыл бұрын
i agree, incredible drummer just not my style either
@waynelovell1958
9 жыл бұрын
That's exactly how I feel :)
@DevouredByWolves
9 жыл бұрын
Yeah totally agree...he's good but I really don't like his style....
@WG02451
9 жыл бұрын
I have to agree as well. It's just too busy for my taste. It feels like just a bunch of nonsense thrown in to be flashy. But, to each his/her own.
@ref827
9 жыл бұрын
Definitely a different style with Lang! I personally love it but it's good to see people who aren't bashing him for it for once. My respect goes to you guys!
@bobsaget4102
9 жыл бұрын
This is what pure mastery of an instrument looks like
@ikshields
8 жыл бұрын
Well, except for that little "playing with other people, and for the music" part.
@bobsaget4102
8 жыл бұрын
+Ian Shields yeah, since he's not following along with a rhythm guitar he obviously doesn't know what he's doing, you're right
@ricardogomesfernandes2391
9 жыл бұрын
Esse cara é absolutamente fantástico! Adoro o estilo de Thomas Lang!
@arleco12
9 жыл бұрын
The over use of the double bass drum pedal just kills solos. Those fills sound like a drum machine for me. That's my personal opinion, anyway.
@michaelbauers8800
9 жыл бұрын
Love this solo and drum machines both :)
@BigBillLucas
9 жыл бұрын
arleco12 I can totally agree with you, double pedals is not my thing either but these days all drum solo's are played like this, i guess we just have to accept it as the norm. Once you get past that line it's fun and it doesn't get any better than this guy
@mcorre16
9 жыл бұрын
arleco12 And i totally agree. TL is very good for sure, but just see Dave weclke before and for me TL is soulless, just a prefect drum machine but no musicallity..
@PeterEnis69
6 жыл бұрын
arleco12 well, he is a machine
@dorukuysal8372
6 жыл бұрын
arleco12 since I love most of the extreme metal bands this guy is special among the other drummers lol. And also using double kick like this requires high technique because it means more combination. But you are so right when you said double bass kills solo especially in jazz, funk, blues or any other non metal genres. After a point tastes in music decides which one is better in that persons opinion I guess..
@Severen45
10 жыл бұрын
I give up! Maybe I should just stop drumming cause this guy makes me look no better than a three year old.
@Michael_Michaels
11 жыл бұрын
Actually this is the most awesome drumming I have ever seen from Thomas!
@robertolenhart
9 жыл бұрын
Um dos videos que mostra toda agilidade e sabedoria de um grande baterista, olhei todos videos da vic firth é o mais preciso de todos .
@dervishcapkiner6679
8 жыл бұрын
I've never been so uninterested in such an amazing musician. Brilliant yet utterly boring to listen to - how's that even possible ....
@EEeE3771
8 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@combatwombatt
8 жыл бұрын
i feel like 90% of what he plays is for show. i couldn't care less about him honestly.
@stroll8522
7 жыл бұрын
You guy's obviously aren't fucking drummer's then, which this stuff is catered too.
@dervishcapkiner6679
7 жыл бұрын
Ah John , no need to be such a child and presume things you don't know about just because someone else has an opinion you don't like. Would you prefer we all just say stuff you approve of? There's always one of you sad guys out there.....
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