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
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.
I used to drum everyday for 12 years straight and suddenly stopped for personal reasons. Whenever I find myself in doubt of missing the sensation of playing drums, I visit this video and remember there once used to be only joy in playing drums, not just looking for jobs/gigs or persuing the acceptance of other musicians. Larnell's musicality and passion always bring me back to the joy I used to feel, and hopefully will again. Thank you, Larnell, for going beyond the physical goosebumps. If there's such thing as spiritual goosebumps, this is it.
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.
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) th-cam.com/video/L_XJ_s5IsQc/w-d-xo.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...
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
@@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!
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.
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
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!!!
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.
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.”
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!
Pure joy and excellent mastery. You are a magician, Larnell. 💛 Thank you for sharing and kudos to Jeremy, Rob, Elmer, William and Andrew. What an amazing band of musicians.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Not only are you an amazing drummer/musician, you’re also an amazing human being! Thank you for being an inspiration to many! Your music is an experience!
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 💯🙌
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.
That's the most beautiful drum solo I've ever heard. It's not just incredible (His technique is from another planet), but It's literally full of feeling in a way I think I've never heard in a drum solo before. I think I don't have words to express how amazed I am with this solo.
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.
He just floats across the drums; so smooth, relaxed and effortless. He lets the music breathe through him; the sticks become an extension of him. A truly moving solo brother, one of my favourite drummers to watch.
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.
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!!!
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! 😍
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.
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 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.
Wow! And don't forget the props to the keyboard player for holding the time during this crazy solo😂
+the bass player
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.
and the bass player of course ! *hands down*
Jude F. It’s an honour and pleasure to work with these musicians! Please go and follow them and their other projects!
He floated that solo like a keyboard player and the keyboard player kept it tight like a drummer. Excellent
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
Jazz is awesome bro
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
Ari Evan WOW!!! Thank you so much!
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.
I will love to be at a concert with you! Great description 🎉❤
Well put and I totally agree
I used to drum everyday for 12 years straight and suddenly stopped for personal reasons. Whenever I find myself in doubt of missing the sensation of playing drums, I visit this video and remember there once used to be only joy in playing drums, not just looking for jobs/gigs or persuing the acceptance of other musicians. Larnell's musicality and passion always bring me back to the joy I used to feel, and hopefully will again. Thank you, Larnell, for going beyond the physical goosebumps. If there's such thing as spiritual goosebumps, this is it.
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.
🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 Thank you! I definitely aim to inspire musicians to keep pushing boundaries with their sound, and I really appreciate the kind words.
Dude! THIS!!!! Also, have you seen the "Sungazer - DRUNK" live performance? Talk about understanding space in a drum solo!
Brian Thomas YES
Gotta be yourself,when you go way out there to stickland.
Check out Brian Blade if you haven't ;)
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!
Olha só, o grandioso Léo!
Acabei de assistir o vídeo mais recente e vim aqui assistir o vídeo recomendado por você kkkk
@@DaniloOSK tbm kkkkk
@@Everton020987 hahaha!
crlh que controle
Só não arrepia mais do que o solo do Cory Henry na "Lingus" do Snarky Puppy (inclusive era o Larnell na batera nessa época)
th-cam.com/video/L_XJ_s5IsQc/w-d-xo.html
And the award for “guy I could watch solo all day” goes to...
Animal from the Muppet Show 🤣
For real though, 🙌🏿🙏🏿 thx
The Solopreneur Hour Podcast with Michael O'Neal .....Vinnie Colaiuta!!!
Larnell and Dave Weckl for sure 😎
Well that's convenient, because he could solo all day.
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...
😂😂😂😂😂😂
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.
Tye K. Wow!! Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
You get it! Wish more people did
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
Tell a story, less is more, space, it’s all soloing 101! This was an awesome performance 😀
"Sir are you going to buy the drums?"
Lol. You sir, understand comedy.
lol love this
😂
Xd
Responds: but the drums want to come with me 😅
The new breed of drummers. This is some of the best soloing I've ever heard.
Jamie Bryce Thanks! I really appreciate it.
@@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!
It’s 2023 and l keep coming back for more of this amazing solo!🙏
Larnell is the best modern drummer hands down. Musicality, sound, chops, creativity and phrasing, hes got it all
Larnell is definitely one of the best but I got give the best modern day drummer to Calvin Rogers
@@braxtonbolden9240 any song you would recommend by Calvin Rodgers that can be compared to this one?
Dudes “storytelling” is PHENOMENAL 🔥🔥🔥🔥 the art of “speaking/language” through your instrument and letting the solo breathe. ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
I felt that
I think this is probably the most musical thing I've ever seen
🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
It's the greatest paradox in all of music that the most impressive thing you can do in a solo is slow down and create space.
So dope! Incredible phrasing ideas. Loved this Larnell! 💜
Thanks Adam Tuminaro 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Orlando Drummer🤯🤯🤯🤯😳😳😳😳
It's Fire 🔥🔥, I love how you maneuver around the kit so freely and the patterns 🙏
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.
Yeah, it's hard to wrap your head around.
Larnell is the greatest drummer in the world! Hands Down!
Very brave keyboard player...
I love how it's complex but there's actual intention behind every note, it's not just GO GO GO 100% of the time
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
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!!!
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.
Check out “The Forgotten Ones “
Talk about tearing up
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.
genpro65 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 Thank you for your kind words!!! Space/silence = room to breathe/think. I remember that interview from a few years ago now.
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.”
The pause at 2:40 has just as much impact to it as any one of the super-technical fills in this solo....unparalleled musicianship!
Wow. Such a creative solo.
This has to be one of the best drum solos ever!
What a musical solo.
Thank you!
I was thinking about commenting exactly that. Amazing!
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.
Same here
Haha tell me about I come to it once in a while too it’s that good!
*gets home from a five hour shed session and sees this.*
*goes back to the shed.*
when he hit that crash cymbal at 02:17... creativity off the charts . I always thought of Larnell as the mathematician of drumming
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!
Pure joy and excellent mastery. You are a magician, Larnell. 💛 Thank you for sharing and kudos to Jeremy, Rob, Elmer, William and Andrew. What an amazing band of musicians.
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.
So complex and yet so digestible.
I keep coming back to watch this. You tell quite a story. Much love and respect from the Midwest. ♥️
That is what a jazz drum solo is all about. Larnell....a thousand stars for you sir! Tony Williams is looking down smiling with approval.
Wowwww. Just...wow.
Yeah no I keep coming back to this and it is still the greatest drum solo of all time! I have never heard anyone make the drums sound like this
All this time in music, and this is the first time I've ever heard the drums tell me a whole ass story.
Amazing
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.
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.
damn that snare sounds perfect
amazing performance
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?
You're in all of the comment sections
The drummer of the decade. No doubts!
I love the way you play so musically on the drums and you can make that chord progrssion sound so good. Amazing!
One of the best drummers, if not THE best, in the world right now. Holy heck. LARNELLLLLL
2:41 is literally the best thing I have heard. So much space. So good. To throw in that space towards the end was perfect.
Couldn't agree more :)
@@mitchellkuwahara1358 thank you for bringing me back to this. Still too good
@@maybemooch let me bring you back again
@@noahschneider7395 too good
I love his nod at the start. Like "yep, it's my time to shine". And shine he does.
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.
martinondrums Thank you!
Played with absolute precision and with such emotion! Loved every second of it! The drums were pretty good too.
I never imagined a drum solo could be so musical. Incredible artistry.
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.
I need to see this live. Larnell is just incredible.
Not only are you an amazing drummer/musician, you’re also an amazing human being! Thank you for being an inspiration to many! Your music is an experience!
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 💯🙌
Amazing drummer bro bless you are one best in the world ,
I've watched this so many times, I can barely believe how good it is. This is the best solo I've ever seen by a country mile. Insane.
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.
Reggie Westley thank you!!! I’m definitely into the idea of serving the music and the moment 🙏🏿✌🏿
Benny grebbs big jazz brother from another mother. Effing stunning! Truly one of the all time greats!
I love those types of beats like at 2:28 that incorporate the ride
Complex simplicity!
Every single time I watch this solo back, I notice a new articulation I didn't spot before. This is nuts, it's like an ever evolving solo.
That's the most beautiful drum solo I've ever heard. It's not just incredible (His technique is from another planet), but It's literally full of feeling in a way I think I've never heard in a drum solo before.
I think I don't have words to express how amazed I am with this solo.
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.
Tyler Sai Thank you so much! 🙏🏿🙏🏿
Man this moved me.
Just Amazing! The Solo is like a Story that gets More Suspenseful as it builds. Wonderful.
Thank you so much!!!
I do every accent with my own body, sitting in front of the computer :D
thats how larnell plays drums)
Best drum artist
Not many drum solos have made me emotional like this
He just floats across the drums; so smooth, relaxed and effortless. He lets the music breathe through him; the sticks become an extension of him.
A truly moving solo brother, one of my favourite drummers to watch.
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.
This is just as iconic as Moby Dick! Brilliant! and such an amazing song.
And it's in 5/4 + 6/4
11/4!!!
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!!!
I second this statement.
His solo on Snarky Puppy's 'Outlier' to this day still has me shaking my head in disbelief.
The way he builds up with those insane motives is incredible
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! 😍
1inmotion1 gah, well said
Insane!
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 can only dream I was this good
the feel, and the sound of all the drums/ cymbals, unreal!
Out of this world, Band,
Performance, Sound, Camera,... Everything!!!
Most beautiful snare I’ve ever heard 😍
I love that snare!! Sometimes I can't decide between this one (14x5.5 Yamaha Steel RC) and the 13x6.5 Yamaha Brass RC.
This is GOOD. The taste and level of finesse is chefs kiss 👨🏿🍳🤌🏿
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.
CRAZY GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
gracious!!! that kick at 2:39 awesome Larnell
Is there anyone better? WOW!!!
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.
Just incredible...
Without a doubt one of my favourite solos! Amazing phrasing - You're a great inspiration, Larnell!
Usually drummers keeps company while others playing solo,I've never heard of such a thing!! Larnell is a monster!
Man, I love watching you. The sound of you playing drums is more satisfying than anything.
Thank you so much!!!
@@LarnellLewisMusic Thanks, for replying back, means a lot mate!
Was listening to Lingus by Snarky Puppy just before I saw your comment 😃
Mr. Larnell Lewis, ladies and gentleman. Masterclass Jazz!
Everytime i watch this solo my mind jusy goes KABOOM!!
2 03 to 2 07 phrasing was enough to make my day !!!! thanks Larnell
sky watcher 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 THANKS!!
Amazing touch and feel on the drums, Snare sounds amazing too.
Quintessence of mastery. Mr Lewis I bow to you.
Mesmerising. Gotta be the most musical and well rounded drummer in the world at the moment.
Awesome. How can 92 people not like this incredible drum solo??
The motivational influence that you need for a new year!!
Ashvin Bhanu 😎✌🏿 Keep pushing!!!! Thank you for checking out my video
Cheers man!! You've been a huge influence on me. Thank you!! 🍻
Listening to the solo you now that this drummer Larnell is a good man, a kind man, a man who is emphathic to others.
THIS IS WHY LARNELL IS THE G.O.A.T. !!! SO PRECISE AND CREATIVE!! UNIQUE STYLE!!