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. 😎🔥🔥🔥
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.
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
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...
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
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.
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.
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 !
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
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!
Só não arrepia mais do que o solo do Cory Henry na "Lingus" do Snarky Puppy (inclusive era o Larnell na batera nessa época) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-L_XJ_s5IsQc.html
@@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!
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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
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.
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?
@@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.
@@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. ;)
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?
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.
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!
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
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 💯🙌
Maaaaan...this is so perfect. Unlike so many modern drummers who think that a solo consists of simply playing every linear pattern they know at max speed, your solo is the perfect blend of musicality, chops, and space. The melodic playing is just off the charts. It really reminds me of Joe Morello's various renditions of "Take Five" or Philly Joe Jones' take on "Gone" with your own added modern drumming twist. Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
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!!!
This brought a tear to my eye for the very first time when listening to a drum solo... In a weird way, where normally drums give me the feelings of excitement and uncontrollable energy in my chest, this solo gives me a feeling of sadness and joy at the same time... I think the sadness comes from the warm chords and the perfect timing of the pauses in the solo, which give you a sense of calmness throughout the whole thing. Also the sound of the toms are as warm as they can get. As for the perfect chops, they gave me the joy. Larnell, I think you just inspired me even more to pursue my dream of becoming a better drummer, every day. Thank you. P.s.: I'm a conservatory student and right now I'm working on a paper discussing your style of playing in the context of "What About Me?". It would be of so much help if I would be able to send you just a few questions for the paper. I wish you the best, and a happy 2019.
I know what you mean man! When the solo peaks and he synchronizes his hits with the keys around 3:02, I couldn't help but smile. Absolutely transcendent.
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.
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.
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! 😍
I would say this is among the best solos I've heard - musicality, chops, technique, and creativity. Larnell definitely marches to the sound of his own drums, that's for sure.
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.
Love the spaces you left between each note in the start of the solo. Spacing is so underrated. Gives the listener anticipation on what will happen next. I have found that it requires bravery to do so. It is like a conversation. People talking excessively much are often doing so because of the fear of silence. The same goes in music.
I always enjoyed listening to drum parts in all types of songs and settings...but this... wow. I've played in orchestras and love to beatbox and somehow Larnell has encompassed every aspect I love about rhythm and musicality. Phenomenal.
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.
