Thomas Lang's Monster 30 Minute Drum Solo [REUPLOADED] | Drumtrainer Online 

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

his endurance is absolutely amazing

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. 🤘🏼🤘🏼

The way he incorporates his feet is amazingly coordinated

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 !

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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!

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.

He has the coolest bass drum fills ever.

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.

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

genius - monster - god - beyond imagination

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.

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

23:28 is another insane rhythm holy crap.

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

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

His finesse and feel is underrated. Great player.

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

Most amazing drummer out there

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.

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!

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

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."

Simply wonderful

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!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😎😎😎😎

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.

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

Can't get much better than super master drummer.

Thank you for posting this.

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

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 .

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

Only one word....geil !!

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

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

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

New dimension of drumming..👍

absolut bewundernswert. Meinen tiefen Respekt

So many favorite moments impossible to list. My God!

This bass drum sound 😍😍😍 it’s wonderful

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

That's an exceptional piece.

He is not of this world! Awesome!

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

Love and respect to all us drummer's.

Killer snare sound!! And of course nice performance, as always

Fierce mastery. Well done brother!

In love with your drumming🥰

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

This guy is incredible!! Impressive!

He is,simply said,one of the best.

Sensational from beginning to end 👌

Totally awesome drummer!

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

Amazing Drummer.🥁😎🥁.

Thomas and his limb independence ability is such a treat to watch. Cheers.

Pure art.

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

Guys like Thomas and Mangini inspire like no other.

such a clean linear drummer..ludicrous independence... kit sounds fucking great too. legend

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

Incredible, fantastic

Why is this so soothing ❤

Major props TL !! Like a damn octopus! Thanks for sharing!! Rock on \m/ \m/

Grand merci,très professionnel très belle technique

So clean on the hi hat it almost sounds like a machine. Next level talent

👌 Wow....absolutely....wow....Sincerely Impressive in every single way....Thomas Lang is a Masterful drummer!!!!

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!!!!

It's like almost scary how sensational this Master Mind is.

MAGNIFICENT !

AMAZING!!

Fantastic

This bloke is absolutely untouchable