Thomas Lang setting up his DW kit for a recording session 

I'm not a drummer but it's so cool to watch somebody who's so good at what they do.

Regular drummers : "How to deal with sympathetic snare buzz?" Thomas Lang : "Which snare´s buzz?"

- How many unusual snares do you have on your kit? - *Yes*

Those twenty minute later bits are why he’s better than everyone else lol dude can’t help but to practice and noodle even when he’s setting up

I think the "20 minutes later" section was the most relatable thing I've seen in my life.

This is why drummers have drum techs. They can usually get the kit set up in less than 7 hours!

I'd love to think outside the box but, I don't have $40000 to make my thoughts a reality

My first time ever hearing of a Snom

*records one song* good session guys, gonna tear down for the night

Thomas is a machine..but also a master attention to detail. I couldn’t think up this arrangement in my dreams. He does it and when something doesn’t fit, he finds a way. Think outside the box. Thank you for this video!

His mastery really humbles a plain old garage band drummer.

Thomas Lang, John Petrucci, Zakk Wylde and Rob Trujillo could start a super group called "Booming Biceps"

I’m 11 and this guy is my idol i watched him on drumeo and man he’s got chops I play drums and oh boi I wish I had money for a drum work shop set I’ve played drums for about 2 years this man is a beast on that kit

Can’t believe the speed from the heel toe to lifted heel style. Great stuff.

His technique is so fluid, I don’t think there’s many people in the world as good at anything as Thomas is at drums.

Looked up: Who does Thomas Lang play drums for? Internet: Yes.

At 16:45, it sounded like a dishwasher with tons of utensils in it. Love the hi-hats setup. I like to do that too, it's so quick

I really respect how you tune and setup your own kit. I'm a drummer too and your character is very inspiring. I enjoy settng up drum rigs and being a friend's drum tech even, heck I do it for free just for the passion of it. Manually tuning your drums, without dials and just by ear. you have my respect mr. Lang. Bless you and more power to you.

Very original set up! I always enjoy hearing what you have to say about drums, especially your own kit, so thanks for posting!!

WOW! Thomas you always amaze me. God has bless you as one of the best drummers in the world. ROCK ON DW.

So natural and inspiring. Love what he did at 15:36 for a half a minute. Nice stuff. Makes me want to play. Thanks for uploading this!

The studio gave him a free day of setting up, because he hits several times 20 minutes , because his nature of being a drumbeast wit an overload of energy,hahaha... Go Thomas, good luck with the recordings!!!!!

One of the best drummers alive for sure. Crazy that he is able to make a living playing such obscure music. It would be awesome to see him playing with some huge names on the prog scene.

Snare Snom comparison: so simple and so damn awesome I never knew what Im missing until I heared the 14" Snom

DW: How many snares would you like? Thomas: Yes

Sweet! Love your attitude, style and fresh approach. Kudos.

This guy is just beautiful to listen to when he plays. Such a great musician. The musicality that he can create with a percussive intrument is oustanding. One of my favourite drummers out there! He is a beast both technically and musically.

Thomas Lang, I want you to know that you are an inspiration to me and I love the way you play the drums, your technique is perfect! You are a god!

I never would've thought you set up your own kit... But I forgot how awesome you are!

I don’t know if it’s just the acoustics in that room or what but that KICK sounded like thunder! Wow

Enjoying your videos, Thomas. I'm amazed that you do your own maintenance, tuning and setup. Kudos.

SO very thankful for you sharing your way cool kit . I'm always struggle with ߺproper maintenance on my drums ..many blessings T.L.

The eye of the drummineitor on the drum heads. 😎👌

Best technical drummer I’ve seen

I bought one of your dvds back in the day. You're amazing.

lol i do the same thing putting my kit back together playing a bit with every drum that gets added. Always loved watching your videos through the years!!

Thx for the tour! And now i know that snare/tom is a snom ^^

LMAO lang is hilarious. Very unique kit for a very unique drummer as well.

Man, you make it look so freakin easy!!! I could watch you play all day my friend!!!!

love his playing and tones, thumbs up

Man, whenever you play I always have to check to see if I am playing the video at 2x speed

Thomas: *mounts rata toms* Me: I swear if he calls those snata toms

People keep asking why is he so great, or ask how they can get as good as him and this is how you do it.. Man he took that old saying " it takes a thousand hours of practice to become a professional " and he ran with it. That's why Thomas is such an amazing drummer. He did exactly whatever it took to be a drummer that could work from any angle and not miss a lick. He probably has done a thousand hours on both hands and on both feet knowing him.. Any of you are inspired to become a big name in the drumming world then take it serious and put the countless hours and days and weeks and years into every aspect of the drums like Thomas Lang did. He started a singer and put out an album and when it didnt do well he knew he needed to make a decision on what to do to be relevant in the music industry.. My hat is off and all the respect in the world to.this man. He did exactly what most of us wont do and that's get serious and put the work in.

I never thought I'd ever witness Lang age, but boy was I wrong on purpose! I want my heros to live forever, young at heart!

menacing drum kit dude🥁👍cool

Is disgusting how technical this man is XD

Exquisitely beautiful kit from the most inspirational player. Wow. So can I just say at :32, just noodling with the kick and snare is so mind melting I had to pause and walk away from my phone. Just so much talent and artistry :)

I don't know how often I've seen this clip - I never gets boring 👌

Snaring is caring

Really beautiful drum kit. Your sound Thomas it's amazing and very powerful 👍👍

The most informative and funny videos are always Thomas’ 😂

Great stuff, Thomas! Thank you for posting!

Thomas Lang: *mounts one drum* Thomas Lang: *hits one drum* Thomas Lang: "Yep it works!" *repeat 9:38 hahaha

I didn’t know Christoph Waltz played drums 😂 seriously i don’t know how I’m just now realizing he looks and sounds to the actor! Both masters of their respective craft

You’re insane Man, One of the best. Kit sounds and looks awesome.

Your my favorite drummer Thomas Lang. I love the highhats and concocksion little cybal crashes trully excellent adventures.

form the thumbnail i thought this was aquiles priesters drumkit

U should right a mean ass metal song including all styles of metal,death metal, punk hardcore everything. It would be nice to hear u play all those types of styles. 👍👍🤘🤘 I consider u one of the best drummer outhere.

Why dont all Endorsed drummers make videos like this. Thank you Thomas. Your videos are always Fun and informative. Legend!!

You have been my favourite drummer since i started 16 years ago. Im now 31 so you have been my inspiration for so many years. I have a my own drum room with 3 photos of you on the wall behind my drum set for inspiration and to be like you one day. Your bloody awesome. Im in a australia and wish i could meet you after all these years

Think outside of the box people...unleash your creativity 😉

Dang and here I was complaining about taking apart my e drum to go practice with the band. 😂🥁. I wish I had the money for an acoustic set. Doesn’t have to be this big.... at first

Many ages ago I had the idea to put a snare bed on a tom to see what it would sound like. Glad to see someone else had the idea and we got to hear it in action!

Thomas beautiful set lot of work putting together but that's great fun of it very nice 👌

20 minutes later.....I finished watching the video.

Come to New Zealand !

This guy is amazing. I like so much his tecniques

Thanks Thomas! always fun and Informative for all of us drum nerds!

john good: Hi how are you good" ?, yeah good, and you? John good: "good", everything good? yeah! very Good!

That snom sounds like the punch sound effect in movies lmao.

OMG...glad to know their might be hope for me at 52yrs old....haha. This guy is amazing.

Man, he effortlessly nails those crazy double bass runs

282 people just cant deal with someone being more talented then they are lol

Legend 🙌

I really hope to one day take one of Thomas' boot camps! He was in Nashville a few years back. I love his style of playing. He's probably a drummer's drummer but you don't have to be a drummer to say DAYUM! He's a monster player.

"..and now I'm pooped and I wanna go eat, & maybe go watch a movie". What's not to love about Thomas? He's so relatable. And a phenomenal drummer.....dare I say the best?

Imagine how good he'd be if he practiced...

Wait...It’s all snare drums? Always has been 🔫

Beautiful kit!🥁☕️

I can watch this all day

DW: hey Thomas got snare? Thomas Lang; lemme check, *pulls out snom* DW: hm

Man I love vids like this!!! \m/ \m/

Gorgeous kit!

im not only like the sound of drum, but their beautiful look too... its so smart to hit them

20min for the kit to NOT look like the thumbnail 😂

4:47 “Uh huh, exactly what I wanted”

Love ur vids Thomas thank u for inspiring me as a drummer. U are awsome thank u again.

Hey Tom I love the way you have the drums mounted, they are low and not high mounted especially the Rotos...AWSOME...

"Honey, where have you been the last three days?" - "Not what you think... I've been changing drum heads!"

Snamazing :3

Just beautiful!!!!!

Awesome set up and great playing!

Anybody happen to know what the groovy song at 1:30 is called? thanks

Impressive.. but where’s the snares on the bass drum 🤥

What a cool set up!

🤦🏻‍♂️ what a cool video! Looks like you're having a blast!

Tom you should have called me I would have set them up for you. I am pretty familiar with you set up!

Sooo, what this really is, is a sophisticated ad?

awesome sound of that DW kit Thomas🤘

Absolutely awesome!