One of the very BEST!!!!!!

A melodic powerhouse of a drummer with an impeccable sense of timing.

I've never seen or heard a drummer with more feeling then this...perfection.

@fleppie75

4 жыл бұрын

Gavin Harrison

I so much more enjoy drummers that utilize dynamics and musical taste rather that seeing how fast they can play and just bashing the hell out of everything. Simon is a prime example of musical taste and dynamics.

@memyselfandlewii8781

5 жыл бұрын

john lindquist I concur

@MichaelMyers07

4 жыл бұрын

Hello Ben Woodhouse! You are right here. I can name some other drummers here. I will do that later with another context. The Purple Love Assistant

@parisstromatias637

3 жыл бұрын

And dave weckl is like playing guitar

@MrHighgate123

3 жыл бұрын

Have listened to him on "all the best cowboys have Chinese eyes" an album by pete Townshend? If not worth seeking out!

@evankeal

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, but point much more palatable without shitting on the fast players (passively). Its equally as enjoyable for some.

He is the only drummer that DOESN'T need any tonal instruments. It is more than rythm, I can hear sound too. Incredible. The best drummer of the world today.

A true legend, brilliant control, dynamics, crisp inventiveness. Could listen to and watch him all day. 🤘🥁☺️🥁🤘

All trolls commenting negatively : I suggest you make a video of yourselves demonstrating your so called ability, post it on KZread, then let the rest of us who admire and look up to this man/ drummer/studio engineer/producer, and session legend, be the judge of whether or not you're deemed worthy of even being as good as his pinky toe nail..Oh, then you can show us your career spanning credentials with famous musicians, artists, and bands..Better get cracking..

@robrawlingspercussion621

4 жыл бұрын

looks to be a 90's Starclassic Maple in British Racing Green!

@johnkru1295

4 жыл бұрын

I think we know where those thumbs have been.

@JesseBatesDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Rhythmista well said mate .

Nothing you can't do if you have superhuman talent, constant dedication and continuous practice...

no muffling, no tape, TAMA drums are as flawless as Simon himself, the thud/punch of those bass drums are so sweet, he makes the kit sing.

Came for the insane tom span, stayed for the incredibly tasteful, musical, dynamic drum solo.

Those TAMAs just sing! Beautiful sounding kit and a wonderful musician!

I am not sure if I ever heard a better sounding set of drums than these.

@DennisRivenburg-de4sg

6 жыл бұрын

Justin Case they are Tama starclassic maple with no muffling except the kicks.

@TunnelJumper

5 жыл бұрын

I was going to say Jon Karel's drum kit on The Number Twelve Looks Like You's album Worse Than Alone..but that was also a Tame kit haha.

@iloveNgany

5 жыл бұрын

I can vouch for that. I bought a set of beat up starclassic maples and with fresh heads, they sound like pure sex.

@jb-rm2ds

5 жыл бұрын

Virgil Donati, Thomas Lang, Gavin Harrison

@porcaro4ever

5 жыл бұрын

I totally agree that his kit is among the best you'll ever hear but in this particular vid it sounds like tom 37 is about 1/2 step flat.

Only about 50 years of practice and playing gone into that solo. Seen him with some great artists and he always elevates them with his own talents

Just goes to show drums do not have to be loud to be heard. Excellent job with the soft hits and unbelievable rhythm and timing. AWESOME Drummer! Incredible!

That was just insane! Simon is like a mad scientist....so creative....impeccable timing......beautiful sounding drums.....a true master.

I first saw Simon play when he was about 15 at a party where there was no room so he set his kit up in a very small bathroom and he sat on the lavatory! Even then, he was a force to be reckoned with and we all said "This kid will go far."

That’s some sick split work and open-handed independence and dynamics and tuning and...well, I could just go on and on. Geez, what a beautiful solo - there’s just so much to love about it. Simon is a hugely under-appreciated drummer.

I think Mr. Phillips has matured and become much more musical as time goes on. Fantastic playing!

Even after all these years, it is still a pleasure to watch Simon play!

Makes it look so easy. That's how great he is

Simon Philips.. impeccable technique, jaw dropping mastery, wonderful musicality... what a fantastic drummer.

How anyone could thumbs down this is beyond me. Couldn’t be any actual drummers. Superb solo!

@mostpeoplearebots

6 жыл бұрын

Liquid Audio angry deaf people who can't hear is the only excuse i can imagine.

@jeroenvermunt862

6 жыл бұрын

Probably someone who doesn't like green.

@memyselfandlewii8781

5 жыл бұрын

Liquid Audio Apparently you are not familiar with the drummer Ego 😲

@mansenmias

5 жыл бұрын

Liquid Audio Impossible to agree with you more. Great, tasty solo from the master. Simply loved it!

@popeyesailor9571

4 жыл бұрын

He is a millionaire or close at least and his timing between hand and foot is not so great. I didn't thumb down but this solo is too sloppy for him. His worst solo I have ever seen. There are lots drummers way more advanced than this but since you want to idolize him go right ahead. He isn't the best by a long shot. He is still one of my favorites.

Simon is one of my favorite drummers of all time. Original, always fun to watch and amazing. His drumming style is unique ... no duplicating here!! Love watching interviews .. he is a precision communicator like his drumming.

Simon has played this kit for years and i've always tuned my bass drums to his sound. Break the heads in by standing on them. Best trick he has ever showed all of us for tuning. such a Master Simon is.

Simon Phillips is the consummate professional drummer. He plays with such great taste and feel and I really love the sound of his drums. I hope he gets back with the band Toto some day.

simon is so unique there's no body like him ! i could listen to him forever he makes that drum kit sing !

I always wondered why so many drums till I saw this video and the way he travels through his whole set is totally amazing!.

I'm a drummer and I admit that I'll usually be the first to hit the concession stand when a drum solo starts at a live show. That being said, I could watch Simon Phillips play all day. Both he and Gavin Harrison do such musical solos; they're the only ones I really enjoy watching.

6 жыл бұрын

one of the best drum solos i've ever heard was by Marco Minnemann! put this in your search bar. /watch?v=ev51uPMB-XU it's starts off with the band for about 5 minutes but everything is freaking awesome! i agree with you though! Simon Phillips & Gavin Harrison is just masters of the kit!

@cortexmarketing

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I would say the same about Steve Smith (most famously of Journey). Steve is a tonal-composer: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kYuG1KuKmpDUirQ.htmlm3s

@jonathanfrancisco9304

6 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/lY14x7prft3ViaQ.html

@nengstro

6 жыл бұрын

Weckl Who?...….

@rydergrimes6696

6 жыл бұрын

Trent Davis yeah I'm a huge Simon fan and one of the main reasons I love his playing is he never plays the same solo

Sicuramente uno dei più grandi, tecnica unica classe indiscutibile, assolutamente eccezionale

My favourite drummer. Grand Artist! 🤘

probably the most dynamics I've ever heard a musician ever play....! I love it. I always made an effort to have dynamics

An absolute pleasure to watch!! Thank you Mr. Phillips!! Amazing!

Simon's one of the best in the business....his snare drum work is amazing...the master at work!

I first saw him in a band with Stanley Clarke 40 years ago. He was already other worldly at that age. Fully ambidextrous.

Brutal !

Great solo. Very musical with great technique. Simon is now one of my favorite drummers. Class act.

I love his tasteful drumming and his natural, open, full and warm sound of the drums. He made some little "mistakes" in this solo, but in this high range of drum art, you can get easily over it

Not often a drum solo makes me smile, can watch Simon and Gavin anytime. Best of 🇬🇧 right there.

The musical, fantastical: Simon Phillips...always a blast to watch!!

5:29 I love this drum beat with the breaks

Miss this man so much with TOTO. Always went to see TOTO 10 plus times every tour. ( 9 times for Simon only)

@CaptainSpyware

5 жыл бұрын

Me too! I hope he returns one day as long as they are touring. He has developed so much over the last 15 years (I swear, he's even more musical now!) and i would LOVE to hear some new Toto music with his skills.

@edengarden8815

5 жыл бұрын

I loved toto live because of Simon.

You just gotta love the big deep rich sound that emanates from the man, the drums.

I love the consistent staying true to the original beat and when allowed to go "off course", he still stayed true to the original beat. There was not confusion and I liked it :)

One of my long time favorite drummers! Ever since the MSG record

I feel like I am hearing folk music in his melodies. Very beautiful.

I've been listening to him since he played with Jeff Beck and Michael Schenker. The work he did with Judas Priest on Sin After Sin was also great. He is like a fine bottle of wine, he get's better with age. "Give Blood" which he did with Pete Townshend is still one of my favorite tracks.

So much you can say about so many good drummers. Simon has been one of the top for a long time. I've been a fan since the Judas Priest days. Still a fan today. There is no best, just a lot of bad asses out there, and everyone has their favorite.

I've been listening and admiring him for over 35 years in whatever combination he's playing with and he's still so satisfying, relevant and dynamic. I absolutely love his playing and he's such a HUGE influence on my playing.

his stuff is always so classy and tasteful. love it

So musical , a perfect storyline . Incredible drummer with open handed playing, and no drum muffling.

I've seen 100s of drummers over the years and Simon is simply one of the best....his independence skills are lengendary!

I added way too many extra chilli flakes to my pizza. My nose is running like a bastard and my mouth is on fire. Nice drum solo Simon.

Fantastic! What a Drummer, He gave us! Give Blood.

The taste and harmonious TONE!! Beautiful!

Simon Philips always plays a wonderful solo!! I can listen to his music all day!!

Simon is a TREASURE..full of goodies! Love this!

one of my fave drummers ever .remember seeing the video of let my love open the door I saw simon doing the cymbal catches and I was like that's so cool .that's what I want to be a drummer.

Simon is dynamic, aggressive, but OH SO SMOOTH in the groove!

Totally musical solo, not just speed and technique, cool motifs and an awesome sounding kit that actually sounds like real drums

old but Gold 🤘

That was a joy to watch as always... Absolutely flawless transitions, dynamics and musicality! One of the greats still kicking ass!!

What a tasty drummer. Really nice double bass work. I've never heard a Tama set sound so good. I especially like the boom on the giant tom to the right rear. Most EXCELLENT. Nothing could sound better.

Grande baterista ,muito ritmico e criativo,adoro esse bateria ,parabens Simon e obrigado poe esses solos maravilhosos

the master of the open hands!!!

His drums are perfectly tuned which makes anything he plays sound fantastic!

Simon, you are still getting better and better.

The green is so awesome back to the classic style! My favorite drummer!

Love the notes and rhythm....syncopated licks at its best.

incredible drummer...one of the best and most musical

Wonderful drummer. One of the greats.

Nathan, you’re Uncle is an inspiration to all serious drummers. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Simon is amazing, such solid chops. Love the matched grip technique as well.

Proud to play drumms as open handed!!! He still is my example!! Of how to tell a story on the drumms!!!!

a master

Dont get better then that..period. so innovative...so damn good....beyond good.

This Genius can play anything and with absolutely anyone and any band.......always comes across as a decent chap also.....

Fabulous tuning of a gorgeous set, by a fantastic musician, playing a dynamic solo void of continuous blast beats. ROCK ON

First heard of Simon when he played on Big Country's The Buffalo Skinners album from 1993. The guy is incredible!

Every drum solo it's a kind of story. This one I was watching with pleasure.

not many if any drummers make a solo sound like a piece of music simon did it was beautifull.p s.ginger baker and simon my favourites.xx

one of the best solos I have ever seen and heard of SiPhi... :-)

he s been round for a while.played with many known artists. still kicks ass. still has the sacred fire. living legend. true master. long live to Simon !!!

When you listen to him at 19 yo on "801 Live" you know he's a natural, nothing fake or showy about the man.

This kit is tuned perfectly, sounds fantastic!!!

He's very musical, wasn't remotely surprised when I first heard he was playing with Toto. Tama/Zildjian baby, yeeeaaahhh!

Excellent use of wrist and rebound in his RH/LH single/double note rolls. SP’s so musical, clean, full of themes, paces himself, and uses the different timbres of his kit. Can make music on any size kit I’m sure and would never run out of ideas. Probably wore out his copy of the Stick Control book as well...

*_Simon Philips, is a remarkable musical drummer... I just love the way he pays a lot of attention to the tuning of his drums, brilliant._*

This is more than just a drum solo. This is a story.

The whole 'olympic chop out' gets tired real quick. Simon's musicality is inspiring, man. 13 straight minutes of aaawwww yeeeeah 😌

@refractorhead

5 жыл бұрын

Rob Brown yessir!!!!

@LudwigSC93

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Love your channel Rob!

@MaintainMundane

5 жыл бұрын

Rob Brown i hate this comment section😂

@girlspooptoo8567

5 жыл бұрын

Beatdown The teacher is here

@BryceChristopherHodge

5 жыл бұрын

I feel like the story-telling aspect is lost on many young drummer's solos. And seeing how you are spending a year covering the development of soloing, I'm excited to see what you bring to the table. I have found great value in your channel.

kudos to whoever set that kit up

@H.Tee11

5 жыл бұрын

memory locks help

@robertcombs9364

5 жыл бұрын

SP is known to set up his kits at times...

@ChurroWaffles

5 жыл бұрын

Tama has memory locks now for their toms. Plus usually pro drummers have their kits shipped as is when touring.

If you don’t play drums that you cannot even start to understand how good Mr. Phillips really is! Amazing! Anybody who says anything negative about this needs not to comment. Bravo Simon!

Having been a long time fan Simon, it was great to see some of the elements from the original DCI video solo from about 25 years ago. Still has that feel but very cool to see how over the years it has evolved, morphed and transformed into a killer solo that is still truly Simon Phillips! Cheers my friend to many more years of mastering this thing called the drum! You Rock and thank you for the lifetime of inspiration!

@alecduncan3357

6 жыл бұрын

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@TastyAF347

5 жыл бұрын

No doubt. I've been following Simon since about 1980. I was 14 years old then, and I thought he was a god. But now, looking back at his earlier stuff, it's amazing how much better he has gotten since then. He has continually improved his musicality and drum sound over the dacades.

That little fill sequence starting at 5:05 with the double kick just before the crash to finish it... SO tasty

@Nissardpertugiu

4 жыл бұрын

And 5 min 26 he thrash till death

Amazing drummer!

oh man,,,,, legendary,,,, insane...

oh wow phenomenal sound and talent

Simon's solos are the best!

Thanks for sharing..

Always a blast watching this guy. Incredible playing.

SUPER!!!!