I really don't know, if she is the best drummer in europe and I even don't want to start mentioning names. I never heard her live and there are so many styles and not everybody is right for every music. But there is no doubt she is phantastic, mature, groovy, interesting, individual. She definitely has her own style. And the song is awesome. She will leave her footsteps and I would love to hear her live.
I was very fortunate enough to meet Anika after her very educating and inspiring performance at the Drum Depot in Cardiff; It was a very special evening and I am still in awe :-)
+Dow Toffy not triggered, just a snare with a pad taped down to complete kill any top end, Benny Greb does similar, but he just puts another drum head on top upside down to create the effect.
To me, She is probably the best drummer in whole Europe, she went much further with technical, polyrhytms, fivestrokes, six-strokes, seven-strokes fills, licks, chops than any drummer in this white brit-pop continent with a narrow 4/4 rhythmical thinking .... and as 21th century is typical for .... she´s very young and better than any other drummers at the age of 50 with their career in the world-known bands (type of peter gabriel band for example) .... She really got the structure, chops !!!!
+miles 178 Anika is one of my FAVORITE DRUMMERS. She is really good, but from Europe Szilard Banai IS REALLY GOOD 2, He is another favorite, He has a big influence on my drumming. Look him up.
I could watch you play for hours and years,LOl Literally! I could burn one every few hours and just groove WITH YOU. GAWD I miss playing till MS took it from me,mostly.i still play some but nothing like I used too. LOVE watching the music in your face.LOVE that feeling. Love ya Anika :D
She's just a natural exploring "5's and 6's boundaries", yet grooving 4/4 & odd meters like a maniac. What a natural born talent to chop wood that's for sure. I'm still working on the 5's hi hat groove on Drumeo and it's hit and miss. Kudos to Drumeo and youtube I'm having a blast after a lifetime of playing~!
You’re definitely the best female drummer I’ve ever seen and one of the best damn drummers period! More I’m watching the more I love your style! It’s just so different and that’s what’s awesome about it!
tthe way she holds her sticks are more accurate you know what I have noticed people that hold there sticks to and there hands are to low you don't get the correct technique and there playing doesn't sound smooth I prefer to allow somespace on the butt of the stick ofm y hand but it's a bit further up bu everyone is different
Wow! There is a fire burning inside her! I love her for what she does and her attitude! I'd like to love her for what she is and her beauty but I'm too far and too old! Too bad for me :) I'll continue to follow your good work, buy music and see the live performance if I can. I live in Canada ;) You are one of my top drummers since 3 days. In the same pack with Ray Luzier, Terry Bozzio, Gary Husband, Joey Castillo, Dennis Chamber, etc. They are in different styles but they all have something in common. Their own style, their personnality on their instrument. They are unique and so you are!
How can you be that good and at that age!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've never seen anything like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....and your kit sounds so awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....I think Chad Wackerman,Terry Bozzio,and Mike Portnoy would be blown away by your playing! Wishing you the best Anika!...:)
Can anyone explain why Anika keeps her crash downwards? If I would do that my shoulder would say goodbye.. And if looking the stick impact, the stick is going to last very short time when crushing it on "sharp" metal from that angle.
From her interview in Modern Drummer (google it, it's free to read): "The cymbals are angled away from me because I set them really low. And sometimes when you’re crash-riding a cymbal that’s angled toward you, it starts moving totally crazy and you have to stop hitting it for a second until it’s back in place. When you tilt the cymbal a little away from you, you can control it much better, because it follows your stick better. And no, I haven’t broken more cymbals because I angle them that way. [laughs]"
Incredible talent, feel, plays so free, yet so technical. Amazing. One of the best drummers I’ve ever heard. Funny with all the criticism here, must All wish they had half her talent. lmao. Freaking Stunning Anika...👊🏼👍🏼🔥💣🙏🏼
Besides Benny and Jost, Anika is up there on my top favourite drummers. Hope there is more from her!
Those are 3 of my favourites too
MarkChiassonDrums Obviously we have great taste in drummers...and a thing for Germans :) hahaha!
Groove Is Now Haha yea!
I was at her concert in Sosnowiec, in Poland and I am delighted, she's really good!!!
Pure technic and lots of accent! Amazing peformance !
I really don't know, if she is the best drummer in europe and I even don't want to start mentioning names. I never heard her live and there are so many styles and not everybody is right for every music.
But there is no doubt she is phantastic, mature, groovy, interesting, individual. She definitely has her own style. And the song is awesome. She will leave her footsteps and I would love to hear her live.
You are the simply the best ! and I really mean it. I keep listening to your music again and again and it is always like the first time...
I was very fortunate enough to meet Anika after her very educating and inspiring performance at the Drum Depot in Cardiff; It was a very special evening and I am still in awe :-)
That side snare sounds so good!
+jeremy seilhymer What snare is it though?
+jeremy seilhymer
Triggered one!
Oh...
+Dow Foffy The acoustic snare is not triggered.
+Dow Toffy not triggered, just a snare with a pad taped down to complete kill any top end, Benny Greb does similar, but he just puts another drum head on top upside down to create the effect.
To me, She is probably the best drummer in whole Europe,
she went much further with technical, polyrhytms, fivestrokes, six-strokes, seven-strokes fills, licks, chops than any drummer in this white brit-pop continent with a narrow 4/4 rhythmical thinking .... and as 21th century is typical for .... she´s very young and better than any other drummers at the age of 50 with their career in the world-known bands (type of peter gabriel band for example) .... She really got the structure, chops !!!!
+miles 178 I agree with you on the polyrythmic creativity, however, her groove doesn't even come close to Benny Greb.
+Frank Harris or gavin harrison, tomas haake, etc
Matt Garstka
+miles 178 Anika is one of my FAVORITE DRUMMERS. She is really good, but from Europe Szilard Banai IS REALLY GOOD 2, He is another favorite, He has a big influence on my drumming. Look him up.
+Frank Harris Agreed. Benny Greb is my personal favorite drummer.
I can't seem to watch any other drummers now. This is really quite outstanding. Big fan
She counts while filling so uneven strokes... I admire that skill.
Anika is one of the all time best drummers in the world ...
Vem para o Brasil Anika !!! Melhor baterista Girl do mundo
Really love the sound of her kit, the Meinl's sound really good also. Great drummer.
THAT MAIN SNARE IS LIFE !!!!
Drum Queen Anika. Love this so much.
Never heard of Anika until today. Glad I found her. She is quite impressive!!
Definitely felt immense passion here. I LOVE Anika!!!
You are such an inspiration drummer and musician! Thank you for giving it unreachable levels!! Keep on!!
I could watch her play all day. Love this girl. Don't ever stop
I could watch you play for hours and years,LOl Literally! I could burn one every few hours and just groove WITH YOU. GAWD I miss playing till MS took it from me,mostly.i still play some but nothing like I used too. LOVE watching the music in your face.LOVE that feeling. Love ya Anika :D
Es genial!! grosaaa!!! comooo toca esta mujer!!!
Great feel. Those grooves and fills were tasty. Amazing drummer and inspirational.
I am hooked to this track! Inspiring!
I've said it before, but i'll say it again.. I LOVE THIS TUNE AND YOUR PLAYING ANIKA!! fricken amazing! awesome to watch you perform =]
She's just a natural exploring "5's and 6's boundaries", yet grooving 4/4 & odd meters like a maniac. What a natural born talent to chop wood that's for sure. I'm still working on the 5's hi hat groove on Drumeo and it's hit and miss. Kudos to Drumeo and youtube I'm having a blast after a lifetime of playing~!
I love anika and her drumming so much!!!
siempre es agradable ver tocar a una mujer, tu talento brota felicidades!
What a great performance! I love all em tripplets.
Completely Brilliant,really talented,one of the best for sure!
You’re definitely the best female drummer I’ve ever seen and one of the best damn drummers period! More I’m watching the more I love your style! It’s just so different and that’s what’s awesome about it!
Her technical ability is out of this world. One of my favourite musicians ever.
I could listen to her play all day. So musical, and doesn't have to play a millions notes to show it.
These cymbals look like they have been found 20000 years ago in Egypt.
Damn...
+Dimitrios Sin lol...
+Dimitrios Sin
Dem Ancient Aliens...
🤣
I love His snare sound
I just love the you play the drums....!!!
Meytal is a female drummer.
Anika Nilles is a drummer.
Learn the difference.
Anika is a percussionist and a true musician. So is Emanuelle Caplette.
ForSomethin bet Anika is better that Meytal .
Agreed, and honestly I find Anika "hotter"
tthe way she holds her sticks are more accurate you know what I have noticed people that hold there sticks to and there hands are to low you don't get the correct technique and there playing doesn't sound smooth I prefer to allow somespace on the butt of the stick ofm y hand but it's a bit further up bu everyone is different
ForSomethin You are a complete idiot, just so you know.
Wow! This is amazing. Great job Anika!
Wow! There is a fire burning inside her! I love her for what she does and her attitude! I'd like to love her for what she is and her beauty but I'm too far and too old! Too bad for me :) I'll continue to follow your good work, buy music and see the live performance if I can. I live in Canada ;) You are one of my top drummers since 3 days. In the same pack with Ray Luzier, Terry Bozzio, Gary Husband, Joey Castillo, Dennis Chamber, etc. They are in different styles but they all have something in common. Their own style, their personnality on their instrument. They are unique and so you are!
The MUSIC is awesome! And so is Anika!
Fantastica, ela e a melhor!
!!! the whole drum set sounds great !!!
She's just soo good, wow.
Always impressed by this girl
love that 80's open side snare. Such a good sounding kit
Hay lắm, rất tốt. Bạn là một nhạc công tuyệt vời!
This is amazing! Incredible phrasing and ornaments! It seems like all Meinl artists got it figured out!!!
incredible performance,bravo anika! that song was very playful :D
Super Anika ! "souvenirs" du "Bagshow 2016 PARIS " ! Friendships !
She is a style, musical and hardworking drummer womam! Congratulations, Anika
Encima que es hermosa se toca todoo .. grande Anika!!!
Bravo! Anika is becoming one of my favourite drummers....regardless of gender!
How can you be that good and at that age!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've never seen anything like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....and your kit sounds so awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....I think Chad Wackerman,Terry Bozzio,and Mike Portnoy would be blown away by your playing! Wishing you the best Anika!...:)
Awesome groove this girl has!! Unbelievable stance, attack and feel and MEINL off course sound as awesome as this universal drumming star! ;-)
Thank you to drumeo for showing me Anika Nilles, Thomas Lang, and a bunch of other amazing artists xD
You are soo talented!
Outstanding and real drumming!
she s got so much awesome chops !!!!!
I loooooveeee ths song !! so positive energy !! :D
I am officially becoming your huge fan
AMAZING!! loved the song
Her fills are so so good.
i love her !!! love to first sight
Ela de cabelo solto tocando essa batera... ❤️
Super Anika que j·écoute souvent !! Bravo à la richesse de ton battement ...Supeer
I love her style of playing
she's an amazing drummer
that snare sounds so amazing!
Anika and Matt Gartska need to make babies!
hard2thecore 86 matt has a GF ;)
lol.. u made my day.........
I would like to see her in a video where she make babies with Bernard Purdie!
Godamn beat me to it by 2 years.
Matt Gartska it's a awesome drummer, but I personally don't like his style... I like Thomas Lang way more
I love Anika's style of rhythm...
She has the best cymbal setup imo!!! I want to save up for all of them!😍
Well done, as always. Very Cool!
she rocked it.. she rocked... SHE FREAKING ROCKED IT!!!! AHHHHHHHH oh my gosh.. loved it
took my breath away!
She is ruthless. I love how she plays.
The Syncopation is strong in this one 👍🏻👏🏼
That feel! It's melting me..😄👊🏻
For me, the best female drummer of the planet!
women who are great with an instrument are so attractive!
Freaking awsome drummer! Best female drummer iv'e heard so far!
전 실력이 없지만 당신은 정말 대단한 실력을 갖추고 계시네요 부럽고 또한 감탄합니다!
The whole kit sounds like it's sizzling and alive.... really tasty, vibrant sound and articulation Anika Nilles.
Just fantastic playing!
sensacional Grande Anika Nilles acada dia melhor!!
she is amazing
This is such tasteful playing. Need to keep watching out for her.
Class talent and quality
Can anyone explain why Anika keeps her crash downwards? If I would do that my shoulder would say goodbye.. And if looking the stick impact, the stick is going to last very short time when crushing it on "sharp" metal from that angle.
Look for this video " Anika Nilles at Memphis Drum Shop - Cymbal Angles "!
Thank You! (:
From her interview in Modern Drummer (google it, it's free to read):
"The cymbals are angled away from me because I set them really low. And
sometimes when you’re crash-riding a cymbal that’s angled toward you, it
starts moving totally crazy and you have to stop hitting it for a
second until it’s back in place. When you tilt the cymbal a little away
from you, you can control it much better, because it follows your stick
better. And no, I haven’t broken more cymbals because I angle them that
way. [laughs]"
These cymbals are amazing!!! Anika? Oh my...
She is just as good as anybody I have ever seen.
demaciada belleza y talento en una sola mujer
just friggin awesome
espetacular anika!
Incredible talent, feel, plays so free, yet so technical. Amazing. One of the best drummers I’ve ever heard. Funny with all the criticism here, must All wish they had half her talent. lmao. Freaking Stunning Anika...👊🏼👍🏼🔥💣🙏🏼
I´m in love! Sensational!!
tHAT TOOK MY BREATHE AWAY AT THE END.
Amazing.. 😍😍
she is just great!! :)
wow wow wow amazing drummer! nwey what drum kit is this?
That fill at 4:06!!! I'm finna steal that lick haha
If you transcribe it I will love you
Any idea for the sticking at 1:23?
Not only Anika is a phenomenal drummer, t...at song really helps... its from a dvd or something like it ?