Wow! And don't forget the props to the keyboard player for holding the time during this crazy solo😂

@lucidvoid2528

5 жыл бұрын

+the bass player

@LarnellLewisMusic

5 жыл бұрын

semipro1236 Ha! Those guys were locked!!! 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿 it really helped me to free up!! They understand my phrasing, and I threw a bunch of different “Things” at them in that solo, but they had my back for sure. 😎🔥🔥🔥

@FawleyJude

5 жыл бұрын

This is what makes a great band, when the players of "melodic" instruments like piano have solid time keeping, and the players of "time keeping" instruments like drums are melodic.

@GiovanniGarry

5 жыл бұрын

and the bass player of course ! *hands down*

@LarnellLewisMusic

5 жыл бұрын

Jude F. It’s an honour and pleasure to work with these musicians! Please go and follow them and their other projects!

He floated that solo like a keyboard player and the keyboard player kept it tight like a drummer. Excellent

@Fullerg10

4 жыл бұрын

Going back the the origin of Keyboard as a percussive instrument :-) The earliest keyboards were played with the hands, wrists, fists, knees, or feet. www.piano-keyboard-guide.com/history-of-the-piano.html

@KJP_54

Жыл бұрын

Jazz is awesome bro

"Sir are you going to buy the drums?"

@DanWLarsen

3 жыл бұрын

Lol. You sir, understand comedy.

@dmbeasle

10 ай бұрын

lol love this

@frandeep

8 ай бұрын

😂

@jonnathangil9945

6 ай бұрын

Xd

@ntandolugwazi9521

5 ай бұрын

Responds: but the drums want to come with me 😅

An unprecedented level of subtlety, nuance, and creativity in this... his solo floats out of the piano texture, to the point where you hardly notice it’s beginning. He gets timbres out of the drumset that I didn’t know were even possible. And, what I love most about his playing is his ability to use silence better than almost any drummer I’ve ever seen. For me, some of the most intense and dramatic moments in his solo were during a rest. And the way he uses all of this to craft one incredible arc over his entire solo is just... unreal Thank you, Larnell

@LarnellLewisMusic

4 жыл бұрын

Ari Evan WOW!!! Thank you so much!

@Scratiznutz

2 жыл бұрын

Took the words straight out of my mouth. Even the cymbal choke at 2:49, little details that become the whole of the exponential journey through this wonderful display pinned by the harmonious reprise of the keys.

@gallen2101

5 ай бұрын

I will love to be at a concert with you! Great description 🎉❤

@lincolncross6355

3 ай бұрын

Well put and I totally agree

And the award for “guy I could watch solo all day” goes to...

@LarnellLewisMusic

5 жыл бұрын

Animal from the Muppet Show 🤣 For real though, 🙌🏿🙏🏿 thx

@sticktrik

5 жыл бұрын

The Solopreneur Hour Podcast with Michael O'Neal .....Vinnie Colaiuta!!!

@hugonongbri8100

4 жыл бұрын

Larnell and Dave Weckl for sure 😎

@joelmikkelsen8296

4 жыл бұрын

Well that's convenient, because he could solo all day.

I was in Mississippi one summer and watched a stick of butter slowly melt in the sun and it wasn't as smooth as Larnell....this guy is beyond amazing imo...

@juanitotucupei

10 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂

That's easily one of the best and most impressive drum solos I've ever seen. I can't believe how musical this solo is! Truly incredible and just pure art!

@DaniloOSK

Жыл бұрын

Olha só, o grandioso Léo! Acabei de assistir o vídeo mais recente e vim aqui assistir o vídeo recomendado por você kkkk

@Everton020987

Жыл бұрын

@@DaniloOSK tbm kkkkk

@DaniloOSK

Жыл бұрын

@@Everton020987 hahaha!

@alexandrealecrim8322

Жыл бұрын

crlh que controle

@jandersonbueno

Жыл бұрын

Só não arrepia mais do que o solo do Cory Henry na "Lingus" do Snarky Puppy (inclusive era o Larnell na batera nessa época) kzread.info/dash/bejne/fpOMrMGsZazZgcY.html

Dudes “storytelling” is PHENOMENAL 🔥🔥🔥🔥 the art of “speaking/language” through your instrument and letting the solo breathe. ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

@BrandNew_T

4 жыл бұрын

I felt that

Ok, my fellow musicians. I've been seeing a lot of videos of the new age church drummers, and their chops. I keep stating, in grown and intelligent discussions that their chops are amazing, but the musicality just isn't there for me. THIS is a how to guide on HOW to solo. You have everything. Chops, technique, etc. But, the most important thing is SPACE. there is no clutter. You can follow the solo. My teacher from the old days said the most important thing about a solo is SPACE. THIS, to me, is a perfect example of that.

@LarnellLewisMusic

5 жыл бұрын

Tye K. Wow!! Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

@benbrown2534

5 жыл бұрын

You get it! Wish more people did

@dylanwhitesockswatson

5 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most beautiful solos I've heard in my life. Everything about it is perfect and Larnell is a fantastic drummer. But I don't really agree with the first part of your comment. In my opinion every "new age church drummers" are amazing and great musicians. A drum solo is about the moment and how you feel. Almost every solos you see and hear are great. And musicality can not be defined. It's about the moment and how the drummer feels in the moment. My point being that this is one of my favorite drum solos of all time. But we need to spread the love to every amazing drummers out there as well. Larnell doing "better" than the others is in no way relevant in my opinion. And again you can't say what musicality should be and what it shouldn't be. It's music, it's freedom and everybody expresses it in a different way and that is what makes it so awesome. That being said, congratulations to Mr. Lewis who once again did an amazing job. Very inspiring !

@thenukex1268

5 жыл бұрын

I mostly agree with you, however i do not think space is always important in a solo, sure if i am gonna do a 2 minute solo with very little of the band playing, i am gonna give a Lot of space and build the solo, but there are different solos, like a 4 bar solos or solos where the rest of the band is still playing where space is not needed, and it also depends on genre, but yes in this solo, the space was needed and good

@andersdo2925

5 жыл бұрын

Tell a story, less is more, space, it’s all soloing 101! This was an awesome performance 😀

Many of today’s drummers sound alike. They have great chops but lack in creativity and imagination. I’m 45 years old and it takes something special to catch me off guard. This solo is special. I love the flow, dynamics, creativity and feel. I’m a huge Snarky Puppy fan, and that’s where you came across my radar. Your playing will motivate younger listeners to develop their own sound. Great work my friend. Truly one of the greatest drummers I’ve listened to....and I’ve heard a ton.

@LarnellLewisMusic

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 Thank you! I definitely aim to inspire musicians to keep pushing boundaries with their sound, and I really appreciate the kind words.

@ninjabuck2576

5 жыл бұрын

Dude! THIS!!!! Also, have you seen the "Sungazer - DRUNK" live performance? Talk about understanding space in a drum solo!

@seanfoust

5 жыл бұрын

Brian Thomas YES

@robertdowler8105

4 жыл бұрын

Gotta be yourself,when you go way out there to stickland.

@rebeccawhite5333

4 жыл бұрын

Check out Brian Blade if you haven't ;)

It’s 2023 and l keep coming back for more of this amazing solo!🙏

Human beings can come together and do amazing things.

I love how it's complex but there's actual intention behind every note, it's not just GO GO GO 100% of the time

I think this is probably the most musical thing I've ever seen

@LarnellLewisMusic

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

*gets home from a five hour shed session and sees this.* *goes back to the shed.*

Musicality, drama, space, emotion, execution, technique, passion, joy, love, life, beauty, cycles, history, story, ancestors black, white, grey, shades, light, genius, wonder

The new breed of drummers. This is some of the best soloing I've ever heard.

@LarnellLewisMusic

5 жыл бұрын

Jamie Bryce Thanks! I really appreciate it.

@addisoncarpenter5675

3 жыл бұрын

@@LarnellLewisMusic I know you probably won’t see this but I just wanted to say I think you are absolutely incredible and I’ve leant so much from listening and watching you. Keep up the greatness!

I’ve watched this video 20 times over the past two weeks and today I had a different response. I got emotional as I thought about endless hours Larnell put into his craft to become a master. Hours with a band. Hours and hours and hours and years on his own perfecting every ounce of his playing and skill. Incredible.

@ianfreddy3804

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's hard to wrap your head around.

What amazing technique.Its outstanding. He's like a card dealer,dealing a hand of cards. Instead of cards,it's sticks and instead of players he's dealing to his kit... What a technique

Very brave keyboard player...

It's the greatest paradox in all of music that the most impressive thing you can do in a solo is slow down and create space.

Larnell is the best modern drummer hands down. Musicality, sound, chops, creativity and phrasing, hes got it all

@braxtonbolden9240

Жыл бұрын

Larnell is definitely one of the best but I got give the best modern day drummer to Calvin Rogers

@havardmj

Жыл бұрын

@@braxtonbolden9240 any song you would recommend by Calvin Rodgers that can be compared to this one?

Larnell is the greatest drummer in the world! Hands Down!

Humans are amazing... and Larnell is just proving what greatness we are capable of with passion, dedication and a lifetime of work.

So dope! Incredible phrasing ideas. Loved this Larnell! 💜

@LarnellLewisMusic

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam Tuminaro 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

@davidbados7609

4 жыл бұрын

Orlando Drummer🤯🤯🤯🤯😳😳😳😳

@bobbydrumsdoc878

3 жыл бұрын

It's Fire 🔥🔥, I love how you maneuver around the kit so freely and the patterns 🙏

One of the many things I really appreciate about this man’s ability is what he does not play. I’m remembering a piece of a recent interview with him and Nate Werth. The question was something like, “What makes a groove?” And LL didn’t hesitate. His answer was, “Space.” This solo really demonstrates his understanding of that concept. Thank you sharing this with us.

@LarnellLewisMusic

5 жыл бұрын

genpro65 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 Thank you for your kind words!!! Space/silence = room to breathe/think. I remember that interview from a few years ago now.

@genpro65

5 жыл бұрын

Larnell Lewis Music ...and as always, we thank you for sharing your journey with us. My better half reminded me again just yesterday, “We don’t know who we’re reaching or how far. It’s not our call, anyway. We just keep reaching out and the results will speak for themselves.”

Benny grebbs big jazz brother from another mother. Effing stunning! Truly one of the all time greats!

To qualify my humble opinion: I have been playing guitar for 50 years. When I was a 20 something I learned the first 5 Mahavish albums. zzz Disillusioned with just the portrayal of facility before music, I became a "commercial" musician, just to make a living. Then turning my back on a recording career as it was painfully formulaic, (especially in a small market economy like Canada) I just hunkered down to repertoire to serve the public, finding all the beauty in music back to the 17th century for every occasion. -to do such, THESE ears have to consume almost everything. This video of Larnell's was forwarded to me this morning on Facebook. Not only is this is the most musical thing I have seen in ages, it stands as a veritable fly in the ointment of anyone who champions sight reading above everything and a bridge to reason with regards to the anticipatory accommodation of one's fellow musicians onstage to help someone through their contemplative and ruminative improvisational bent. THAT, friends, cannot be found on a chart. Kudos to you folks, all of you. The envelope is a little bigger. I can't remember the last time I grinned throughout a whole piece. Love

I'm a drummer who usually doesn't like drum solos, but I have to concur with many of the other comments here that have said it so well. The odd 11 bar shuffle always grooves so smoothly it sometimes fools the brain into thinking it's just 3, the use of space (the anticipation of an accented crack of a drum or symbol makes it so much more satisfying when it finally delivers - like at 2:40), varied dynamics and melodic drumming, all add up to a remarkable listening experience. Also - that quick burst of Latin flourish at about 2:29 while the band stays perfectly in the pocket - I'm compelled to back up and listen to that over and over. Thanks so much for this!

Not sure what Larnell was going through but this solo was the most musical solo I’ve ever heard on drums… such passion and emotion to the point where I teared up on just a drum solo.. incredible, powerful drumming incredible music.

@patrickbrennan2864

Жыл бұрын

Check out “The Forgotten Ones “ Talk about tearing up

In this episode... we witness a magical melding, of MAN with music.

I love his nod at the start. Like "yep, it's my time to shine". And shine he does.

So honestly I’m 35 years old and I grew up in church. I know a lot of choppy stuff is out now but I grew up on guys like weckl, coliauta, chambers, Mayer, donati, and the likes of those guys. I have a few new ones like Coleman, pridgen, Bruner and a few others. I’m not a blazing musician in the industry but I am hard to impress especially considering all of the influences I just named.......THIS guy just definitely made this roster with flying colors! Wow Larnell Lewis, just wow!!!

Wow. Such a creative solo.

So keyboard becomes the drum and the drum 🥁 becomes the keyboard 🎹 just damn! 👍👍🔥🔥

I've watched this 100 times. Here's to 1000 more.

What a musical solo.

@LarnellLewisMusic

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ohkay8939

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about commenting exactly that. Amazing!

Yeah no I keep coming back to this and it is still the greatest drum solo of all time! I have never heard anyone make the drums sound like this

Wow. True talented people are always humble. Coz they know talent is a gift of God

By the 15th second I knew a timeless masterpiece was about to be born

I love those types of beats like at 2:28 that incorporate the ride

My favorite solo of all time!! The feel the texture the note from the keys bringing me a Reminiscent nostalgia of my childhood back home, brings the deepest memories out when I watch and hear this. True art of interpretation 💯🙌

He just floats across the drums; so smooth, relaxed and effortless. He lets the music breathe through him; the sticks become an extension of him. A truly moving solo brother, one of my favourite drummers to watch.

We’re always discovering new drummers with blazing chops and technique. Larnell has the chops and technique too, but with touch, creativity, sensitivity, vision... This solo shows us why he stands out: it was beautifully crafted and it told an engaging story. It had everything. It’s first time I’ve had an emotional response to a drum solo since first hearing Vinnie Colaiuta’s solo on ‘Against the Clock’, Alan Holdsworth. Larnell has just shot to the top of my list.

Best drummer in the world hands down. So musical, so creative, absolutely perfect. And I don't mean it lightly when I say this as I'm a massive fan of greats like Colaiuta, Weckl, Morello, Rich, Williams, Roach, Blakey, Cobb, Cobham, etc.

@mogglie

Жыл бұрын

So complex and yet so digestible.

I can't get over this solo. Watched it multiple times already and I still keep coming back to it. Enjoying it still so much that I laugh out loud out of pure enjoyement. Kudos, this is pure gold.

@Wajlex

5 жыл бұрын

Same here

@rjsal246

4 жыл бұрын

Haha tell me about I come to it once in a while too it’s that good!

IMHO the baddest drummer on the PLANET!

I do every accent with my own body, sitting in front of the computer :D thats how larnell plays drums) Best drum artist

That is what a jazz drum solo is all about. Larnell....a thousand stars for you sir! Tony Williams is looking down smiling with approval.

Not many drum solos have made me emotional like this

Just one of the best musicians on the planet bar none.

Some are touched by the hand of God. The rest is dedication, and no doubt some sacrifices, to the art. Lewis is a gift to humanity. Extraordinary.

I don't see you as a drummer, you're an artist in a league of your own. What I love about you is the way you create, it's unmatched. Anybody can just throw chops around at blazing speeds, but you just speak real sounds through the kit.. You're a real master.

2:41 is literally the best thing I have heard. So much space. So good. To throw in that space towards the end was perfect.

@mitchellkuwahara1358

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more :)

@maybemooch

2 жыл бұрын

@@mitchellkuwahara1358 thank you for bringing me back to this. Still too good

@noahschneider7395

Жыл бұрын

@@maybemooch let me bring you back again

@maybemooch

Жыл бұрын

@@noahschneider7395 too good

LL Musicality in a league of his own beautifully played held together by an amazing band of musicians ❤

Mr. Larnell Lewis, ladies and gentleman. Masterclass Jazz!

I've watched this so many times, I can barely believe how good it is. This is the best solo I've ever seen by a country mile. Insane.

The pause at 2:40 has just as much impact to it as any one of the super-technical fills in this solo....unparalleled musicianship!

Played with absolute precision and with such emotion! Loved every second of it! The drums were pretty good too.

I swear I watch this solo EVERYDAY!!!!

I never imagined a drum solo could be so musical. Incredible artistry.

damn that snare sounds perfect amazing performance

@satsukikorin

5 жыл бұрын

Same reaction here. It made me go look it up. According to Yamaha and a couple of other sites, @LarnellLewisMusic uses a Yamaha AMS1460. Is that what's in the vid?

@LarnellLewisMusic

5 жыл бұрын

@@satsukikorin Hey! In this video (and in my main setup) I'm using the Yamaha 14x5.5 Steel Recording Custom Snare with an Evans UV1 on top and a Hazy 300 on the bottom.

@satsukikorin

5 жыл бұрын

@@LarnellLewisMusic Thank you, sir! I once got a handshake and a selfie with you before a show in Seattle. Consider the handshake and compliments repeated, with emphasis. ;)

@dashboardpercussion5391

5 жыл бұрын

Larnell Lewis Music I have been looking for a good snare setup upgrade, legitimately about to purchase the steel 14x5.5 and your head combination, any tuning tips?

@georgerussell2947

4 жыл бұрын

You're in all of the comment sections

i can only dream I was this good

Having as much Finesse, to the point where the sound is pure elegance. Amazing.

I love the way you play so musically on the drums and you can make that chord progrssion sound so good. Amazing!

Yet another example of the most innovative “phraser” out there in any instrument. The realm and range of creativity, and the ability to continue to flow and not replicate is truly supreme. Big thanks for posting this material and pushing all of us.

@LarnellLewisMusic

5 жыл бұрын

martinondrums Thank you!

This is GOOD. The taste and level of finesse is chefs kiss 👨🏿‍🍳🤌🏿

This one alone touched me so deep in my soul that it made me cry. Too many emotions together, what a beautiful story Larnell has told us with this drum solo. He is the best drummer ever

Everytime i watch this solo my mind jusy goes KABOOM!!

Ahahaha, i even clapped at the end of his solo. Would be applicable if i were there but I’m currently sat on my toilet.

2 03 to 2 07 phrasing was enough to make my day !!!! thanks Larnell

@LarnellLewisMusic

5 жыл бұрын

sky watcher 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 THANKS!!

Quintessence of mastery. Mr Lewis I bow to you.

Holy smokes the dynamics here are insane. One of the only guys I've ever seen that can play such crazy chops at such a low volume.

Every single time I watch this solo back, I notice a new articulation I didn't spot before. This is nuts, it's like an ever evolving solo.

Larnell Lewis, Carter McLean, Chris Daddy Dave.... the most talented and tasteful drummers to ever do it

magic is real and this video was all the proof we needed.

I need to see this live. Larnell is just incredible.

How can you not love larnell🤷🏾‍♂️ he’s just amazing

Kicking it musical..the reason I love music right here.

Awesome. How can 92 people not like this incredible drum solo??

Crazy, Larnell is just unique. What a brilliant drummer. I love those dynamics. Just one of a kind

HE PLAYS THE GOSPEL MUSIC THING BUT HIS PLAYING HAS DEFINITELY EVOLVED MORE INTO A PROGRESSIVE JAZZ STYLE

@LarnellLewisMusic

5 жыл бұрын

larry temp I love those Styles/Genres. I grew up in church, but was introduced to Jazz in High School. I had a teacher that was once the lead trumpet player in Buddy Rich Big Band! His insight (and stories) were really helpful to my growth as a musician.

Jesus H Christ!!! From the mind of Gods to the hands of Mr Lewis. You sir are not human! I once considered myself to be a decent drummer. I now realize that I was just beating on shit.

Not only are you an amazing drummer/musician, you’re also an amazing human being! Thank you for being an inspiration to many! Your music is an experience!

See, this is the type of solo building that I like to see. Larnell really has a sense of how to create a conversation between emotions that correlate to styles of playing; storytelling with drums. There's chops that are complex and fast, there's more whimsical things like crash cymbal chokes and the reverse hi-hat trick, and he even pauses for one of the measures of 5. A truly masterful drummer and soulful musician.

that pause at 2:40 is just amazing

@LarnellLewisMusic

5 жыл бұрын

DarkArm996 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

As soon as the solo started I knew it was gonna be good.

There are too many drummers to say who is the best in the world but one of my favourite in the world is certainly Larnell Lewis . Absolute Genius amongst the rest of best

I dont care what anyone has to say but larnell is the most tasty groovey creativ powerul technical dynamic drummers out there and def for he one of the greatest if not the greatest.because almost all of his solos are very musical and tasy and different u never get bored of this man!!!

@uraharamitchell7250

4 жыл бұрын

I second this statement. His solo on Snarky Puppy's 'Outlier' to this day still has me shaking my head in disbelief.

Most beautiful snare I’ve ever heard 😍

@LarnellLewisMusic

5 жыл бұрын

I love that snare!! Sometimes I can't decide between this one (14x5.5 Yamaha Steel RC) and the 13x6.5 Yamaha Brass RC.

Lingus brought me here. I like it here. 💃💃💃Stellar.

THIS IS RIDICULOUS! It’s like he’s doing his own thing but he never left...He’d come back and remind us he was still counting. Wow just wow

Hands down my favorite musician, NO DEBATE Unlike most solos I see, the skill actually inspires me to want to play and be better. You’re painting a picture with your playing, not trying to bring attention to yourself or show boat. With you it’s all about the music. I appreciate you for that.

@LarnellLewisMusic

5 жыл бұрын

Reggie Westley thank you!!! I’m definitely into the idea of serving the music and the moment 🙏🏿✌🏿

I don't even know where to start. This is on another level. This is a reminder of why jazz is timeless. The band you have behind you is gorgeous, and those cords (in time!) complimented every beat of this solo. The horns on each end took it home. Absolutely beautiful. 5+6 has never sounded better.

@LarnellLewisMusic

5 жыл бұрын

Tyler Sai Thank you so much! 🙏🏿🙏🏿

Fantastic musical sensibility; from a light touch to driving speed while still in that sweet pocket.

The way he builds up with those insane motives is incredible

The emotion in his playing is enough to bring a tear to my eye! The way he moves and his facial expressions show just how much feeling goes into his playing. Not to mention the impeccable musicianship. Larnell, you are incredibly talented!! I strive to be a musician of your caliber! 😍

@amyo

5 жыл бұрын

1inmotion1 gah, well said

Just Amazing! The Solo is like a Story that gets More Suspenseful as it builds. Wonderful.

@LarnellLewisMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

This is what MUSICAL SOLO is all about.....awesome!!!

Time and beat inside all of them. And Larnell's musicality, finesse and pure beauty are unbelievable.