Thank you all for the support on this video! Thomas is an absolute beast behind the kit! Please consider subscribing and head over to Thomas' drum school to learn from the man himself: www.thomaslangsdrumuniverse.com/

@HardEdge53

Жыл бұрын

I could not agree more. Lang!!!!!!!!!!! Mike M. !!!!

@Artikulo71

11 ай бұрын

I think Thomas Lang is perfect for the band silverchair.🤘🥁🤘😁

@jasongclj6945

4 ай бұрын

We have all done it .. but at 4:54 .. you was going into a new land .... but you reverted back to an old standard

For being his first time behind the kit, this wasn't too bad. Keep up the practice Thomas!

@waitin4winter

Жыл бұрын

I can see why you’re a comedian

@justincastro655

9 ай бұрын

@@waitin4winterhahahahahahahaha

@LucaGRizzi

8 ай бұрын

You can totally tell that he still needs to practice and work on his feet/hands independence. He only has 6 pedals!

This isn't drumming. This is another form of life from another galaxy. This absolutely beyond fantastic

Dude is insane. Some of those poly rythms sounded like a drum machine. If I didn't see him play it, I would have thought it WAS a drum machine.

@LucaGRizzi

8 ай бұрын

He is a drum machine

I always hesitate to say a musician in any discipline is "the best" because it's so subjective, and it's not really a contest. That said, I cannot think of another drummer who approaches the technical proficiency (monumental understatement) and creativity in sonic choices and polyrhythms. Not only that, the conditioning and stamina required to do that for 30 minutes?! We're talking elite athlete level. I personally find watching this inspiring, even if it is unattainable for me personally. Forget my first sentence, Thomas Lang is the best drummer I've ever seen/heard.

@mattdelany6799

10 ай бұрын

I agree, Vinnie is great. Buddy Rich.

@mattdelany6799

10 ай бұрын

13:42. Sick. If he ever concentrated on odd meters, well.

@mattdelany6799

6 ай бұрын

Individual artists can absolutely be ranked. He is the best. Please name a drummer that is even close to him. It’s the same with Tory Slusher on guitar. She is the best living guitarist in the world. Hendrix is still the best if you count living, or non living.

Some drummers make you want to practice. Thomas Lang makes me want to throw my sticks away 😂

@johnnyx196

2 жыл бұрын

You should get out more often. Look to Florida this year...

@999NINE99

2 жыл бұрын

I love when people comment about how TL truly is and there is always one guy, probably a drum teacher in his parent's basement somewhere, that always says that although TL is good, he or she can do it. Hilarious. You may be able to copy his licks, but very very few if anyone else can play them as clean with a real voice. That being said, don't throw your sticks away. Play as long as you enjoy it. There is always someone better. Right now there is a kid phenom getting ready to take TLs playing to the next level.

@chrisklinetob7389

Жыл бұрын

No $hi+!!!! That dude is super human!

@stefanbecker468

Жыл бұрын

Oh jes. That's true.

Have watched Thomas for many years and his ability is astonishing. He even dropped a stick mid way through this solo and it was barely noticeable.

He's just three levels above everyone else. No one even comes close.

I have done a few drum camps with Thomas. He is a brilliant drummer. Something you really can't see in the video is his power. When you stand next to him while he plays, you can see just how powerful and in control he is with all four limbs. It's impressive.

@jeremywhakarau2403

3 ай бұрын

How much $$$$are the camps please

He really is incredible. As other people have said, the amount of work which must have gone in to getting to this level of technical proficiency and physical fitness is mind blowing.

@DavidOakesMusic

Жыл бұрын

And yet people will still call sodding Buddy Rich the greatest drummer who ever lived....... 🤣

@andygolborne5747

Жыл бұрын

@@DavidOakesMusic Buddy Rich was the greatest drummer who ever lived. He was phenomenal.

@hugolafhugolaf

Жыл бұрын

@@andygolborne5747 But Lang is still better.

@andygolborne5747

Жыл бұрын

@@hugolafhugolaf Lang is from a totally different era. He stands on the shoulders of giants.

The work and discipline that Thomas put in to get to this level is truly amazing. Can a human get any more technically proficient?

@drumtrainer

2 жыл бұрын

It is a true testament to his attitude as a musician and human! His level of dedication and professionalism is remarkable!

@derekfagerwold4024

2 жыл бұрын

That's the bittersweet truth. I don't see how a human can achieve greater.

@uhmmchicken

2 жыл бұрын

Thomas Lang is a goddamn inspiration. Everything originates inside your mind first, nothing is faster than the mind.

@drumboarder1

Жыл бұрын

I can sometimes eat for 30 minutes without spilling anything

@joshbuddha6112

Жыл бұрын

Check out virgil donati. Dude is absolutely unreal, and is by far, the most technically advance drummer at once. The stuff he plays is nearly impossible to duplicate.

Craaaaazzzy!!!! Just mind blowing!!! The patterns, the shifts, the ostinatos, the speed and energy...the list goes on and on......,.Another level..... Maybe another planet

@richardgroce7839

2 жыл бұрын

Planet Lang!

@thomaszuercherKUNDALINI

5 ай бұрын

@@richardgroce7839 😅😅😅🎬🥁🥁🥁

relentless yet tasteful and never boring ... what a monster

His coordination is on another level, mindblowing, mindboggling, master at work!

@user-ix7ec8hc4k

17 сағат бұрын

Moderne Drummer wären ein Studienobjekt für Ergonomen und Muskelforscher. Wie Lang ist eine Millisekunde und wie viel kontrollierte Muskelimpulse lassen sich darin verstecken.

Dream Theater missed out on an incredible drummer! No disrespect to Mike Mangini cus he’s a beast in his own right, but Thomas is the man!

@geralt1175

2 жыл бұрын

I think exactly the same

@PhinitSinwal

2 жыл бұрын

i think so but Mike nailed the audition and Thomas kinda messed up a little bit. nevertheless I prefer Thomas. nothing against Mike, he is an incredible drummer but for my taste, i like Thomas.

@johnnyx196

2 жыл бұрын

Mike. Mangini should say hello to the southern SWAMP. Basher...

@thatdudekyle5690

2 жыл бұрын

Thomas is a machine, no doubt. Is he more technical than Mike? Absolutely! But Mike was just a better fit for the band. Compatibility within a band is absolutely paramount!!

@Brunim129

2 жыл бұрын

Or Marco Minemann.

I was just excited to see him actually drop at stick. Just to prove that he’s actually human. Granted he still didn’t miss a stroke or mess up, but it’s nice to see he has the same problems the rest of us do. I agree with whoever said that I can just watch him play for hours. You always learn something when you watch him play. Phenomenal Drummer. 🤘🏼🤘🏼

He's pretty much as well rounded a drummer as it gets! Limb independence is probably the best in the game.

@hugolafhugolaf

Жыл бұрын

Tomas Haake and Danny Carey have entered the chat.

@normanwilmoth7404

Жыл бұрын

@@hugolafhugolaf Danny's the man when it comes to unique polyrhythms💯

@dcmastermindfirst9418

8 ай бұрын

Lol "probably". Name a drummer with better independence? There are none.

@dcmastermindfirst9418

8 ай бұрын

​@@hugolafhugolafThomas lang is way better than those guys

@dcmastermindfirst9418

8 ай бұрын

​@@normanwilmoth7404No. Thomas lang would beat Carey just with his feet

There is such melody and development of themes in this. One of those rare drum solos that is actually music.

Ten thumbs up. Solid ten thumbs up. Lang and Marco should have a "face to face" showdown.

his endurance is absolutely amazing

i could just get the m &m 's out , and watch and listen to this guy for hours !!!!...i think he is the best drummer out there now !

The amount that Lang has improved in the last few years-is *absolutely ASTOUNDING.* Obviously, he’s always had incredible technique, and I’ve always appreciated that aspect of his playing; But I always wished we could’ve seen his drumming in a more “melodic/musical” sense, rather than solely for his technical abilities. Although tbf, I think he was kind of “forced” into having that kind of style because that’s what he was known for. But, in the past few years, Thomas Lang has undergone a _complete transformation_ as a Drummer. He’s no longer the drummer that you just like to _WATCH_ for his _technique._ He’s become one of the drummers that you love _HEARING,_ and one that you’re always interested to know what he’ll sound like the next time you hear him. He’s developing a style that is so unique, and so fitting for him, where he looks for ways to use some of that “crazy/difficult/technical/fun” stuff from his earlier playing-But, he focuses on incorporating it into his newer, more melodic/groove oriented style. Listen to the way he morphs 11:34 into 12:04 - until it ends 12:18 ... Or the way he morphs: 12:30 - 13:29 - then transitions into 13:46 … Those kind of parts are _infinitely_ more musical than they would’ve been-if he had used them in solos from earlier in his career; they’re much more rhythmic & melodic, _and_ each part builds and builds-before it transitions into the next part; That is a HUGE factor in terms of making a drum solo-“musical”. If you just play a bunch of intricate drums parts that are not related…one after the other… It doesn’t matter how much talent it requires, or how impressive it is-from a technical perspective… If it doesn’t have melody, if it doesn’t have rhythm, and if it doesn’t have emotion… Then, it not *_”Music”_* - It’s _”just noise”._ (Imho). BUT, if you’re able to do things that are insanely difficult, while _also_ making them Muscial… THAT is when you really have something special. And it sounds like Lang has been working his ass off, on doing just that. He always seems like he truly just wants to be the best drummer he can possibly be. So, it’s great to see that his hard work and dedication is paying off. On top of all that-He’s always just seemed like a great dude. I’ve actually heard stories from a few people that have met him, and they all said he was a _super_ nice, and _super_ humble guy. So, that just makes me even more excited to see what he does in the future. _(Part of me wishes he would just start using a 4 piece kit, a single pedal, a pair of hats, a ride, and a couple crashes, because I I think that is the single best way to improve feel/groove/melody, etc… but that’s probably wishful thinking lol.)_ Either way, I have nothing but respect for this man-Both, as a Musician, and as a Person.

@MultiSkyman1

9 ай бұрын

What is your opinion of a Dave Weckl open solo? Or Vinnie, JoJo, Donati? I will say Dave and Vinnie have far more sideman "musical" experience than the others.

@mattdelany6799

6 ай бұрын

What? He has killing it since the 80’s.

I feel like every time Thomas sits down and starts playing drums, even when he's just demoing a _cymbal,_ it turns into a 30 minute solo, but it just gets edited down to 30 seconds on youtube 😂 You can tell he loves playing.

One thing that both Thomas and Virgil have in common is excellent limb independence and stellar physical condition because of it.

@dcmastermindfirst9418

Жыл бұрын

Lol. Lang would annihilate Donati in limb independence

This is the result of lots and lots of practice, and a love for what you do.

I never thought that he would top that Vic Firth Artist Spotlight solo. I was, very wrong. Excuse me, I need to practice. Keep swinging those trees Mr. Lang. You are an absolute genius and marvel.

Thomas Lang has some crazy independence. I mean next level. My brain can’t even follow it. I just personally don’t care for the sound of DW drums. I did like Peart’s Snake & Arrows kit sound but that’s it. Their snares sound good though.

23:28 is another insane rhythm holy crap.

The way he incorporates his feet is amazingly coordinated

Truly impressive. Control, precision, co-ordination, creativity, originality.

His finesse and feel is underrated. Great player.

@mattdelany6799

6 ай бұрын

Underrated? Lol…..those who know, just know.

@erikl6988

6 ай бұрын

I mean that people tend to think Lang is all power and technicality. He's more than that. @@mattdelany6799

genius - monster - god - beyond imagination

Ive been drumming for 17 years religiously and this even blows my mind 😮

It makes me laugh when people say he failed the dream theatre audition , that's what it looked like on the dream theatre video , before he even did the audition he made it clear to his management and dream theatres that he didn't want to join any band as a permanent member , he did it for more exposure to another audiences , he would have been restricted in what he could play if he had joined , I'm not knocking mangini in anyway , I think he's perfect for dream theatre , for me Thomas Lang is way more than an amazing drummer , he's on a level of his own , I love how he uses his feet as hands and has all kinds of pedals hooked up to drums and other percussive instruments , I've been drumming for 34 years , when I started it was heavy metal then thrash metal and death metal that I loved playing , I progressed to a double bass kit , 5 power Tom's and 2 floor Tom's ,I had a regular hi hat clamped to my left bass drum and I also got a remote hi hat that I could position anywhere yet still have the pedal next to my main hi hat, I never thought for one minute about hooking other pedals up to drums etc etc , when I first saw Thomas playing it completely opened my eyes , I started rigging all kinds of things up with a pedal as the beater and it changed my drumming for ever , playing a regular beat with my feet and using my sticks to play percussion along side the main best is an amazing feeling .

the tuning is amazing ... the snare and kit have crazy over tone together with the rim shots

WOW! Thomas is still one of my favorite of all time drummers! His coordination is beyond this planet, and musicality is awesome! All around just GOOD!

From 17:19 onwards.... Epic sheer Epic!! Feast to the eyes n delight to the ears

The way he's disciplined his many different ways to play the instrument is what we need to do in order to mastercraft the drumming world. Marco Minnemann and Thomas are those type of guys of this generation. Pops to them!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😎😎😎😎

@drumtrainer

2 жыл бұрын

They are both pioneers!

@danlc95

6 ай бұрын

I'd put Mangini in there too.

Thomas really makes one ponder the term "vocabulary". His physical and mental abilities are limitless. Guys like him, Mangini, Donati, and Minnemann....... There is something burning deep with these guys.

Never really listened to Thomas play OMG this guy is Amazing

He's getting better n better, scary the improvement in musicality bc he always had chops, at a rate like this breaking new frontiers

Every time I hear him I realize how much I don't know about drums!!!!

OMFG, Thomas Lang deserves a Guiness World Record for this mind boggling performance for sheer Ambidextrous Marathon Tenacity!!! In my prime, I'd have suffered cardiac arrest just over half way through "attempting" that amazing solo!

He has the coolest bass drum fills ever.

truly one of if not the very best drummer period!!!!!!

I've been watching Thomas Lang for a while now, and I can honestly say... he has completely outdone himself here. He's taken his style and ability to a whole 'nuther level. This is just unbelievable. I didn't know drumming like this could be possible. And for 30 minutes! 0_0

It’s like Michael Jordan there’s only one and Thomas is only one Hes a gifted being A fucking monsterThose DW drums are like thunder Just incredible!!!!

@DDooMRooMM

2 жыл бұрын

This. There’s Lebron, there was Kobe, Dwayne Wade…but only 1 Michael Jordan. And you’ve compared it perfectly to Thomas here. Well done.

I replayed this video a couple of times and listened closely. Buddy, and Gene, and Burns, and Bonham, and Bozzio, and Appice, and Peart and other drummers "Can't Touch This."

@ferminbarajaspazos6853

6 ай бұрын

Con este solo magistral, exótico e innovador, Lang se ha coronado como el mejor baterista de todos los tiempos.

Lang is one of the best in the world… top 5 in my drummer mind

@dcmastermindfirst9418

Жыл бұрын

Lol Lang is easily the best and most technical drummer who has ever lived. Find me one who is more skilled. You won't.

@DRUMofTRUTH

Жыл бұрын

@@dcmastermindfirst9418 I know man…. Daney Carey from tool is my tie.

@blacksuitedaces

Жыл бұрын

T.Lang, B.Greb....Who else?

@DRUMofTRUTH

Жыл бұрын

@@blacksuitedaces daney Carey from tool top 1 w lang in my opinion

@danlc95

6 ай бұрын

He and Mangini for me.

Thomas Lang is a genuis of drums; i'm very pround see Thomas Lang playing drums.

Most amazing drummer out there

I read once that Mike portnoy said he could replicate pretty much any drummer.....except Thomas lang. The world's best drummers learn from Thomas lang.

he is so smooth yet agressive at the same time

my heart sank into my heels, I'm just shocked by the performance 😢😢❤❤❤

If there is a such thing as the Greatest Drummer in the universe . I would have to say hands on ...it’s Mr, Thomas Lang. It definitely is not me 🤓🥁👍🏼

Freaking sick, Thomas! Truly a master of your kit.

Can't get much better than super master drummer.

Foot work I havent seen since Rick Allens accident. Very unique and interesting ensemble of gear. Absolutely entertained!!! Taught me how percussionist play through dropping a stick.

Simply wonderful

Only one word....geil !!

New dimension of drumming..👍

Thank god i was alive to watch this !!!!!!!!!

Aside from the obvious masterful skill,the drums sound beautiful...Such a deep,tight tone and such tireless,raw energy and talent..

Love and respect to all us drummer's.

That was the most amazing drum solo I’ve ever seen hands down! Thomas Lang is the GOAT without any doubt! No drummer can do what he does below and on top of the kit. I’ve watched this solo over and over with my jaw on the floor. Truly unbelievable…….

Their's good, then their's professionals, and then their's expert's. But their's nobody as superb as this GRANT MASTER of all... Your just going to have to except it ladies and gentlemen!!!

@johnpalumbo861

Жыл бұрын

I just want to Thank-you sir for finally helping me figure out after 51 years who's the best drummer in the world now. Thank God that's over because you just saved the day with this performance.

Amazing Drummer.🥁😎🥁.

Well, plain and simply, if Getty and Alex wanted to do some select dates every year to play rush material, this guy would definitely be able to fill in for Neil. Many drummers could, but this guy probably would look at Neil's stuff as easy at this point. Just insanely incredible. The speed and selectivity and utilization is on par with some of the best I've ever seen. Todd S from Styx I'm sure knows and appreciates this guy.

@tortillasarenotbiceps7622

2 жыл бұрын

I much prefer Todd's style. Thomas is ridiculously talented, one of the best ever, but all I ever see him do is overplay this novelty stuff. Wrap a band around him for once so I can be inspired. But that's just me I suppose. LoL

@matthewimi

2 жыл бұрын

@@tortillasarenotbiceps7622 good point

@danlc95

6 ай бұрын

​@@tortillasarenotbiceps7622- Would have been interesting to hear how he'd have done with Dream Theater.

o cara que mais soou fã atualmente!!!!! o que ele consegue produzir em cada mão e em cada pé não é desse planeta!!!!!!!!! minha inspiração na música

One of the best drummers at this moment 👌 Real powerhouse 💪

WOOOOOOOOOWWWWW!!!!! That was INCREDIBLE!!!!!! I just HAD to watch it all 30 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I really loved the beginning and end of this solo with all those stacks and splashes.

Love it ❤ I see a bright future for this you youngster !! Ha ha Inspirational Exciting The answer to why we study, practice, and strive so hard… the final result is TL !!! 💪🥁👍 At 16:20 we see a very unusual moment for him (for us all) which for me was great if only for the “he’s human” factor. Thank you Thomas. You’re a true drum master and a heck of a nice guy !!!!!

So many favorite moments impossible to list. My God!

I can’t help but think that Neil Peart must have had an influence on Thomas as I hear a lot of Neil in this piece!

He is not of this world! Awesome!

The transitions are absolute madness. What a time to be alive.

So jetzt haben alle einen offenen Mund. Also alle wieder weiter üben :-) Was für ein Solo!!

@luigipibitga6066

2 жыл бұрын

Ja man, schöner Scheiß... jetzt haben wir alle gedacht, wir habens geschafft und dann kommt wieder mal Thommes um die Ecke und zeigts uns, wo de Bardel den Moscht holt... lach :-)

@user-ix7ec8hc4k

17 сағат бұрын

@@luigipibitga6066 Jackie Liebezeit hat die Speed Drummer immer bedauert. Er meinte diese seien sehr schlecht bezahlt, pro Schlag gesehen.

@luigipibitga6066

14 сағат бұрын

Von der Logik her, haste möglicherweise Recht, aber letztlich bestimmt die Qualität, nicht die Quantität den Preis... da aber Thomas beides liefern kann, ist er auch der Boss und kann dementsprechend fordern...😊

Thank god the front camera angle is now in sync!!! Thank you!!!!

Whenever we talk about drummers , we need to divide them in groups you know . Good Drummers , machine drummers , solo drummers and Alien Drummers and Thomas Lang ladies and gents belong that select and exclusive group of Alien 👽 drummers . Thomas Lang is one of those guys who made drumming a science and an art at the same time , he’s a fucking authority .

Thank you so much Thomas you are a great sacred master of the drums 🤘🤘

Pure art.

Thomas , eres de gran inspiracion para otros musicos

Epic bro genius at work absolutely amazing had me from start to finish big thumbs up👍

He is,simply said,one of the best.

Thomas Lang is Thomas Lang Definitely 👍🎼🥁🎼👍!!!

Grand merci,très professionnel très belle technique

He uses everything on the kit

@dcmastermindfirst9418

2 жыл бұрын

Why wouldn't he?

@mikestein1024

2 жыл бұрын

Seen Danny Carrey play years back and he had a gong setup behind him and only hit it 1 time lol

Thank you for posting this.

This bass drum sound 😍😍😍 it’s wonderful

Uno de los mejores bateristas del mundo. Muchas gracias por tocar así Thomas Lang. Saludos combativos desde el norte de Morelos México.

OMG, THOMAS , THE BEST RIF I EVER HEAR , GOD BLESS YOU SIR, RENE , SARASOTA , FLORIDA !!!!!! WE LOVE LOVE YOU MAN !!!!

absolut bewundernswert. Meinen tiefen Respekt

That's an exceptional piece.

In love with your drumming🥰

Oooohhhh.. Thank You 👏

Sheeeeesh!! God tier!!! 🏌🏻‍♂️🔥 the level of coordination. . .

This guy is incredible!! Impressive!

I love the smile from that kick ass snare swap!!

Esto está genial.