Who needs a band when you’ve got Simon Phillips?! 😂 No party tricks. No “shorts”. Just pure musicality. A true master of the art. Thanks, Simon and Drum Channel, 🙏🏻

@MetalHeart8787

Ай бұрын

if you or anyone doesn't Know he played on the Judas priest Album Sin after Sin, Check it out

@davidmichaelsen9805

Ай бұрын

@@MetalHeart8787Totally. D🤘O.Accept Metal Heart 85.Fuck Yeah.D🤘O

@k.thompson8549

28 күн бұрын

…convinced his best work was with Duncan Browne.

@gwgwgwgw1854

28 күн бұрын

he IS a band!

Simon will go down in history as one of the most musical, influental and complete drummers of all time. His level of ambidextrous control is insane. He truly is one of the GOATs.

@darkotube

22 күн бұрын

true, him and steve smith. Of course I am aware of all zappa drumers, steve gadd and so on, but these two guys can play literally any genre with such grace.

@BC-rc

8 сағат бұрын

Wow!

Simon has the most beautiful drum set layout I've ever seen. He uses it so musically through his famous open-handed technique.

A very musical drummer...over the decades: the immortal Simon Phillips.

@williamperri3437

Ай бұрын

Yeah, he’s gotten better and better and better. He took the whole Billy Cobham thing and just went with it!

Such a technical and melodic drummer. A very rare talent

Simon's performance is brilliant as always. The triple snare is unique.

"Simon, how many rack toms?" Simon: Yes!!

Simon has the most beautiful snaredrum sound I've ever heard. And what a fine drummer he is.

@w4tkn

Ай бұрын

Normally I would agree, and the same goes for all his toms but this red one I felt too harsh for my ear, tuned higher than my tastes. Still exquisite playing, and If I was offered this kit there's no way I would turn it down.

@geoffwilliams7240

26 күн бұрын

I thought the same - the snare is ON POINT. It’s got the precision of a ‘symphonic snare’ and the ‘throatiness’ of a rock snare; perfect.

@joeblow-nu7mz

11 күн бұрын

I think it is the player not the drum, that makes it sound so fantastic. I kinda thought there was some Bonham in there, or Bonham had some of him...chicken egg.

Simon is an incredible player. A real treat to watch.He knows his stuff.

Been watching Simon for decades, each time is always beyond amazing. At his age to play like this with that melody still going and being soooo crisp and precise, it's just a a level where it would take most of us 17 lifetimes to obtain this guy's vocabulary and playing level. We are truly blessed to have Simon. Love how Simon stuck to his big set, and it seems even bigger, he stuck to his unique finger print and didn't conform or go to a smaller set like most trendy drummers that follow the crowds/trends. Peace

@williamperri3437

Ай бұрын

Yeah, it’s like he took what he learned from Billy Cobham and just went with it! Not a carbon copy, very very musical!

I love Simon Phillips. Dude is a BEAST! So smooth and fluid. He makes it look effortless. Going to see Toto again in a couple weeks. Man, I wish he was still with them. Jeff Porcaro was a groove master. I love Jeff. What Simon did with those songs was masterful. He made them his own while paying tribute to Jeff's original parts.

Simon is just the full package. A master on the kit, musicality that has been world class for decades and the best example of a true professional.

Quel grand musicien, je me lance jamais de l’entendre, quel groove, technique exceptionnelle , dynamique, orchestration, fluidité, tout y est, il est vraiment un virtuose

A real Master !! And his snare and toms sounds amazing as always. Toms so open and clean. Snare tuning...perfekt to my ears 😊

His drum sound is very distinctive. Always fantastic

Out of this world, always musical and a technical masterpiece

I could watch and especially HEAR Simon playing for hours and it wouldn’t be boring one single second! 😍 Holy smokes, what an amazing Drum Solo he played 😍🙏 Thank you for uploading it, I will watch that clip probably every single day the next weeks 🥴 All the best from Germany 🇩🇪, Philipp 👋

Listening Simon since 1978 ...He is the greatest drummer of all times

Just another day in the office. Simply THE KING. Best sounding drums in the market.

The exceptional hand speed and independent use of all four limbs is apparent throughout the years of Simon Phillips' drumming career. He is a very consistent and versatile drummer, and anyone who he has performed with will attest to that. I have been working on my independence since I have been forced to learn to because of the size of my kit. That was the driving force behind Simon's open handed drumming style. You can see that he can lead with either hand, or foot, and the way he uses his left hand on the ride cymbal too. This is the man to take lessons from if you really want to perfect your skills.

That snare! What a sound! What a Groove of every drum! More of a Drummer… a real musician…. Great!

Love his unique style. Perfect timing, as always

Brilliant as always Simon, spacing and dynamics are amazing, love it. Just purchased your signature sticks and love the feel. Thanks for all you do.

Dynamics masterclass

Simon Phillips is completely DYNAMITE!!

There is a little Bozzio and Cobham in this solo. The drums sound amazing too.

@alexandremello6913

Ай бұрын

Not to mention the Tony Williams inescapable influence.

Truly an amazing work right there. Honest, humble and musically sound. I watch guys like Nate Smith and others who are amazingly talented players in the their own right but, this right here is mastery of the art of control, dynamics, phrasing, speed and excellence and that is why Simon is truly a Master.

I always loved listening to Simon's drumming ❣️ I always thought that he brought a unique feel to the timing. Always crisp and upbeat ❤

@relevantinformation6655

Ай бұрын

He sonically paints with drums. Very few drummers do that. He uses the skins as his pallet 🎨

I can watch him all day long.

Thank you Drum Channel for showing the mic setup. I have been curious for a long time to hear Phillips' drums mic'd this way.

Always a treat to hear Simon, both solo as here and with bands like Protocol or the many famous ones he has been a fundament in.

it's all great, the playing, the musicality, the percussion, beautiful combination with Simon

I love his work on the first Michael Schenker album

Thankyou Drum Channel.

Man muss ihn lieben.Möge die Macht noch lange mit ihm sein!

To me he paints a story with his solos 🎨. There are a few videos out there where he is with other drummers using minimal setups and the result is mesmerizing 🥁

Always so tasteful!

A true drummer who’s playing does the talking no BS theatrics or roller coasters no names mentioned

Thanks so much for sharing! "Happy Drumming"

Sensei Master🥁✔️

Awesome , I had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Phillips and his band live in concert several years ago and was blown away by his performance as well of his band . Simply amazing !!!

Thats a classy drum performance. Simons dynamics are impeccable! And of course drawn out of one hell of a drumkit/ cymbal set!!

One if the best of our times

That's got to be one of my favourite drum solos by Mr. Phillips, so 'understated' so when he does something incredible it really stands out!

Simply the best !

Entice us with another signature snare, please, Simon. It's been a while... You must have had some ideas... Absolutely adored the Gladiator and Monarch. I alwas enjoy your intricate yet musical approach. Entirely unique - That's you!

Amazing skills💜

Mestre dos mestres.....cara ele é muito musical... Não é desses barulhentos que só mostram velocidade e Gospel chips.....

Perfection! Beautiful!

I truly appreciate the inspiration provided.

Beautiful solo.

Fantastic, as usual!!!

Wonderful!

Nobody reaches Simon Phillips. He allways have the best sounding drums and the most tastefull drumsolos. His drums are singing and swinging🤩

Amazing performance 👏🏻

truly remarkable

True MASTERCLASS👌🏼

Outstanding solo Simon

Totally awesome drummer!

Simon Phillips drum solos are more than just chops and fills. He’s got a definite musicality to his solos, finesse, speed, dynamics. Other drummers who also exude these sensibilities are Steve Smith, Jojo Mayer, Todd Sucherman amongst a host of others….Too cool👍😎🤘🤙👊Respect from Fiji 🇫🇯

Musical and tasteful drumming with that kind of tones only Simon can execute. Great solo from the Master.

Breathtaking..

Insane!

New Simon Phillips video lets go

Best ever❤

Awesome performance great sounding kit. Delicious!!

Just brilliant Simon...He's on another level....Plus comes across as a genuine nice guy😊

Halleluja !!!

Every stroke sounds/feels so nice, so even - be it singles, doubles, or even triples in each hand. Excellent

Fantastic 👌👌👌👌

Idol since my very first touches on drums…mostly loved for taking on legacy of mister jeff porcaro!

god blessed simon

Che spettacolo🏆

I don't like drum solos. I loved this. The dynamics, finesse and pure chops on display, but always keeping a sense of groove and musicality is just unmatched.

MASTER !

801 Live is the first time I discovered Simon as I was a fan of Phil Manzanera of Roxy Music. Still one of my favorite performances by Mr.Phillips. Tomorrow Never Knows - incredible!

That was enjoyable

Simon Phillips is not just a drummer, he is a musician. His solos, and his playing are not motivated by super speed whit zero musical meaning, like most of the youtube or tik tok drummers this days (AKA el estapario siberiano), au contraire, he is beyond that and plays music, which is rich in tonalityes and most of all, dynamics. I've been watching him for many years and to watch him playing with many people like Lee Ritenauer, Hiromi trio (probably my favorite collaboration of Simon) or the last Protocol album its every time such a pleasure for the senses. Watch him playing is to watch how he moves, how he gestures and how he sound (probably the best sounding drum kit ever) and the result every time is a master piece of pure high quality music.

I would love to know how this was recorded. Mics and such. It sounds amazing! Simon is so musical. Enjoyed every second of this.

All I can say is... his sneakers are "conversing" with the drumset... wine-tone-wise:) Silly dad jokes apart, what a breathtaking display of pure, unmatched artistry!

Masterclass is the word.

@carstenmanz302

9 күн бұрын

Well, old school "masterclass", he plays always the same solo performances since about 40 years. I`m not really impressed.

Играет , как бог! Учит нас как нужно играть на инструменте!

Thx

Simon reminds me somehow with Tony Williams , in other words , communicatively, in a completely natural way , which is amazing ! I suppose this approach can be thought of for drummers of all abilities 👍

@user-sd9cf2ms4n

Ай бұрын

Simon often cites Tony as an influence :)

No hay nada más bonito que disfrutar de lo que más te gusta🤘🤘🤘por muchos años y que yo los vea🤘🤘💪💪

Bello/Magnifico.👑👑👑👑👑👑💪

Show !

Style, tecnique and creativity at the highest level.

Influência foda!❤

I want to be Simon Phillips when I grow up!

Hombre ver tocar bateria, hombre ser feliz 🎉 Hombre tocar bateria, hombre ser muy feliz 🎉🎉🎉🎉

❤🤩🥁🔥🔥🔥

I´m staggered!!! My all time favorite drummer !!! BUT: How is it possible to have such a clear sound of his rack-toms ?? I don't see any microphones on them (only kick, gong drum and overheads) ?!?!:D:D awesome !!

❤❤❤❤❤

The 4 limb coordination is insane.

❤❤❤

Been listening to PhD and thought I'd investigate the obviously talented drummer and here we are and wow.

mamma mia!

Baião nos pés!!!

Man I wish Tama still offer3d your signature snare drums. I never got a chance to buy them when they were available. Beautiful sound.