I'm always surprised that we don't see more people using full rototom kits like this. The are so cool and sound terrific.

@gabrielzunino8427

2 жыл бұрын

I get the sense they are hard to find.

@sweatyeggs694

2 жыл бұрын

I think it's because people are obsessed with how everything looks and rotos aren't the prettiest thing ever

@sticktrik

2 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielzunino8427 Yes!! the larger sizes are quite hard to get!!

@max_mvo

2 жыл бұрын

They got A LOT of ring. Specially in live contexts.

@dmark2639

2 жыл бұрын

@@max_mvo Thomas Lang solved the excess ring issue with full zero-rings. Seems to work well...

2:23 probably the cleanest single strokes ever performed around the toms.

What a great sounding set of toms. I’ve loved rotos since Bill Bruford used them. 👌

Thomas is at the very top of the drumming food chain. Phenomenal musician and player.

@MrCaliforniabound

2 жыл бұрын

He’s up there just not at the very top, Matt gartska has that bar none.

@zeusthedrumlord547

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrCaliforniabound glad he’s finally being recognized like he belongs. Still absolutely no shade on Thomas though. Cream of the crop from his drumming generation

@christianmolina1199

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrCaliforniabound Larnell Lewis

@MrCaliforniabound

2 жыл бұрын

@@christianmolina1199 great drummer, def not in the same conversation as Matt gartska.

@totigerus

Жыл бұрын

And Lard is at the bottom!

Thomas Lang is one of the cleanest sounding drummer of all time... Every single stroke sounds very clean and with he's speed and tecnical power a hero on this drum-planet ❤️

Thomas: "Oh you just do this". Me: Really? Time to sell my drums again after a TL lesson! Great stuff as always.

@Modeus_Moon

2 жыл бұрын

Must’ve spent a fortune just watching his KZread videos huh..? Lol

@einarabelc5

2 жыл бұрын

Don't watch his camps excerpts, you may decide to gauge your eyes.

@TheSlamDancer-rt1hd

2 жыл бұрын

Just practice it’s not that hard repeating repetition

@hsap2223

2 жыл бұрын

Ya I can’t get his double stroke technique at all

@BIGDADDYBALLZ420

2 жыл бұрын

Why? There’s something called practice if you give up just for witnessing someone play better then you your not a real drummer

I don't even drum, I just like watching this guy do the exercises :) It's beautiful to watch and hear

Bill Bruford and Phil Collins made amazing use of rototoms as early as 1975!

Wow! You play those 9 and 7 stroke rolls so impeccably clean and tasteful that they actually become a *pure joy* to listen to !!! I don't know if I have ever _enjoyed_ listening to anyone playing "exercises" before... 😃

i bought a set of these back in the mid 90's after watching mike mangini live with extreme. the next day, i was at an unnamed box store ordering a full set. one of the best purchases ever, as i play them on gigs almost every week. nobody expects that size of a kit to emerge from my clown car, lol. anyway, i'm glad i got them then cause they're no longer available, and cost 5 times what i payed for them on the market now. thanks for the amazing video as always, Thomas. you're the man

@WestlakeDrumCenter

Жыл бұрын

Great timing!

@dnashofficial

Жыл бұрын

@@georgecostanza7777 super good to know. thank you!! i actually found a guy locally who has a full rack of them he's looking to sell, so i may be in luck ;-)

Those sound like full body drums post EQ'd, sound killer, thanks for sharing.

@WestlakeDrumCenter

Жыл бұрын

There isn't a lot of EQ on these!

You've gotta love the difference Roto Toms and and Concert Toms have from double-headed toms. I always loved the sound of Concert Toms in outdoor venues.

This man is a monster of the drums

the higher pitched/smaller ones really always Sound absolutely fantastic

My brain melts everytime I see him play, incredible

Solid technique and great teacher. One of the few fast drummers that put soul into everything he plays.

TL plays like a machine. Very awesome and also very impressive. He doesn't need a band, he is alredy a band.

I officially want a Roto kit now. Thanks Thomas!

Thomas-- you turning the drum to tune it, is so awesome!!!! 2 strokes per drum-- got it… BEAUTIFUL!!!!! That sound and rhythm-- LOVE IT!!!! 😊

@rockybalboa2526

Жыл бұрын

WHAT SOUND AND RHYTHM???? WHAT VIDEO WERE YOU WATCHING? THERE WAS NO RHYTHMS HERE!! ALL THOSE ROLLS SOUNDED STERILE, LIFELESS AND COMPLETELY UNMUSICAL! THE ARTIFICIAL MUSIC FROM MY PHONE SOUNDS MORE MUSICAL THAN ANY OF THIS.. WAKE UP!

@christianeasley767

Жыл бұрын

Thomas, you are so very very welcome!!!! Eternal love and respect and I will reach out to you on email…. A huge salute to you!!!!! ❤️🙏🤟 🇦🇹🇺🇸🙏❤️🥃🥃😄

Crazy smooth!!! Love the reference to Terry! Peace from Detroit MI.

i used to have the 6" 8" 10" Roto Toms, regret getting rid of them ! Superb Drummer to show it off (^: !!

My dream set. Love the roto sound feel and ability to spin them up and down

Thomas is such a beast and buttery smooth at the same time. What a guy,

@midinerd

Жыл бұрын

the rototoms stack up really easily and are stored in a small vat of lard

Well done Thomas, you are a drum machine, and one of the most disciplined and well-worked drummers, I really admire the comfort and discipline in your playing, good luck in your huge work!!!!!

I love the sounds you’re getting from these!

Reminds me of Terri Bozzio's drumming the ostinato series he released in the 90s

Amazing sir🔥salute to you..and thanks for sharing❤

Jackie McDow from Waco/Long Beach moves his Roto Toms while he's playing/soloing . Good Video ThX !

Probably the best sounding roto Tom kit I’ve heard.

Voce é fera....... Brasil/ Piracicaba/ SP

Beautiful! Great approach and tutorial.

I saw INXS on their 1st US tour (1983) and the drummer had all rototoms: 8/10/12/14/16/18 and a kick drum. They sounded incredible. They played a tiny bar on the Landing, Mississippi Nights (don’t look for it, it’s long gone), downtown St Louis. Great night, great show, great drums.

@chezzy-jp2xu

Жыл бұрын

I’ve got rotos and use them now and again,but I ended up going with the Inxs concert tom set up from the early 90s which also sound sweet. Jons kit always sounded great live

@malcolmbliss777

Жыл бұрын

@@chezzy-jp2xu Yeah, they gated the drums in a very 1980’s manner, but GD it sounded great!

Awesome training/educational video. Thank you!

It's amazing how easy you do some super nice fills like as you drinking water or walking.Also the tuning of your kits always are excellent.It's so funny when you show something as example and the most learners spend years to reach these levels!!

I love RoTo toms! Thomas has been one of my favorite drummers for awhile now. Now I want to see him bust out the intro to Time 🌈⏰ 🕰 🌈

@QuickestQuickChop

2 жыл бұрын

lol He could probably do that with one hand

Valuable lesson. I practice these items but not in this capacity. Will definitely apply this to my regiment. Thanks Thomas! Much appreciated.

Those sound so great! WOW!!

Love Roto-Toms.

Amazing lessons Thomas Lang👍🤜🥁🤛👍. Greetings from Las Vegas N.V 👍🤜🥁🤛👍

Wow! These sound incredible.

Thomas Lang another creative unbelievable drummer your exercises are very helpful

I really appreciate your creative exercises and interesting setups.

Amazing as always sir 👍 love the set ! Very cool 🤟🏼

Your dynamics are stellar bucko.

Fantastic stuff Thomas. Thank you 🙏 ♥️♥️🥰 the lil 6” unmuted tops it off perfectly for my ears.

Thank you! Love the roto tom sounds

Epic roto tom kit....your drumming is so precise! Very inspirational as a fellow drummer!

Great practice! His speed is so unreal 🤯

Amazing drummer.thanks.watching from sta margarita samar Phillipines

Very cool, sounds awesome, too!

Thomas you are the best ,precisione, groove ,fill ,power ,today you are the most complete.

That's awesome! It was always really hard to watch Thomas struggle to get around the kit, I think these things will really help him out!

A MACHINE!!!! BEST OF THE BEST!!!! APPRECIATE YOU

the Master! the professor!!!! Hug from Brasil!

VERY VERY MUSICAL THIS EXERCISE. THANK YOU THOMAS .

Bro, I could listen to this all day

Oh my god. This is soooo cool! Please keep posting these 🤘🏻

The most beautiful drums sound I've ever listened to in my whole life. Congratulations on this amazing tune.

@ThomasLang00

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

Thomas is a relatively skilled drummer, huh? He might even be ready to play for a band soon

@aquafishes

2 жыл бұрын

But not Dream Theater, according to Tom...

@DavidOakesMusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@aquafishes That whole process was simply to advertise the band as TL says. They knew which drummer they wanted the whole time. But don't blame the band it was more the label and managers idea.

@daved4716

2 жыл бұрын

I thought that audition process was very arrogant.... To get 4 or 5 of the worlds best drummers in to turn them down, I didn't see the point, apart obviously to gain more exposure for the band..... They should of had Thomas in my humble opinion..... I saw an interview with Mangini after he got in DT and he just cut the guy off , sorry gotta go .....

@markroffe3967

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@gerryfromthevoid8986

2 жыл бұрын

@@aquafishes Thomas is better than Mike Portnoy and Mike Mangini, in terms of drums. He mustn't have fit in with them for other reasons. Even Portnoy said Lang is better than him.

Mezmarised by your playing everytime!!

this man IS his instrument... inspiring.

Chief-Overlord on Drums! Und was für ein geiler Sound. Und überhaupt. Grad mal ein paar wenige Videos von Herrn Lang geschaut, und einfach jedes Mal völlig baff. Ihre Art, die Tricks zu zeigen, ist auch sehr inspirierend. Vielen Dank für all die Mühe!

Great. Now I want a rototom kit. ARGH! THANKS, THOMAS. 😁

Sounds so Awesome !!!😃

Just see this pop up in my feed. Ridiculous! You're amazing, dude!

Incredible master!

My Thomas Lang drumsticks by Vic Firth arrived today. I've always used 2b drumsticks but was looking for something with a little more weight and thicker. These sticks delivered!! I use the butt end of the stick with my left hand and and the tip end with my right hand. I have finally found the drum sticks that suit my style of playing. Thomas Lang , love your drumming!!!

Thanks Thomas!

Those lower toms sound amazing!

Thank you Thomas Always appreciate your meat n potatoes

These sound great!

Thomas is damn machine!!

This guy is just an insane drummer.

great lesson, thank you. More please

If Thomas can get them to sell the larger roto toms again, I will be so happy

@jacobsmith1877

2 жыл бұрын

I wish Remo would sell the kits again. It would be great to buy this setup ready to go with brand new mounting hardware

@jongreenhalgh

2 жыл бұрын

Steve Weiss music makes them up to 16”

Великий мастер. Сумасшедшую работу проделал над собой. Гений.

Thomas is a real monster. So imrpessive !

LOVE roto kits!

I LLOOOOOOOOVE rototoms 🥰🥰🥰🥰

I had this kit back in 1980! I don't think Tommy was born yet!

Awesome lesson.

Best sound I ever got was years ago in a studio. Lovely rototoms!!

Love it!

wow! sounds great

Awesome stuff Thomas... I mixed foh for a band with a drummer with an all roto kit in 1982 !!!

Hypnotizing

Best drum teacher in the world

I wish remo would bring back all the roto tom sizes 6-18 inch

@drummerdan95

2 жыл бұрын

Check out Steve Weiss, they have their own brand up to 16"!

Thanks for leaving the "mistake" at 3:10 unedited! You're human after all and I don't feel as terrible when I hit the rims while playing my fills next time hahaha ;)

@hughneutron5303

2 жыл бұрын

'it's only a mistake if YOU think it is"

@deeblue984

2 жыл бұрын

Wow...u call playing "AT THAT" speed a mistake?? I'd looove to see ur videos

@NedsPlay

2 жыл бұрын

@@deeblue984 I think contrary to you, most guys here understand what I'm saying here.

@mattwood1562

2 жыл бұрын

@@deeblue984 What a weak-sauce comment.

@fleatactical7390

2 жыл бұрын

@@deeblue984 Because it IS a mistake Smurf.

😱I love them OH MY GOSH 💪🔥✌️

Loved the cymbals

I'm Thomas Lang, just switch between these 7 stroke and 9 stroke rolls going right to left and left to right. Okay Thomas, I'll 'Just Do It' after I strap on my new Nike Air Langs

Love the rotos

my face just melted

Master At Work.

I like Tomas! Powerful drummer!

thank you... very... nice...

The Cymbals sound really great.

Awesome!

awsome sound