I had the pleasure of being Simon's Drum Tech when he was on tour with Hiromi a few years ago when they were in Seattle. I was able to work with him for a week. I learned so much during that time. Easily one of the greatest experiences of my life.
Simon has become my favorite drummer. His skills and humbleness speaks to me a lot. But what struck me the most is how he likes talking and teaching about technicalities, and I can clearly see if he had more time he would share more. He is the best drummer of my generation.
Simon sounds like the British Bob Ross of drums. 🤣 One of my favorite drummners and a big influence on how I play now. Really happy he's here at Drumeo. His mastery of dynamics is insane!
Judas Priests album "Sin after sin" is my favorite. You're drumming on the album makes it sounds sooo amazing, love your swing instead of just straight notes on the album.
This is great. Love hearing him talk more and more about Priest over the years. It was a short early gig for him that's a blip on his discography but Sin After Sin is a mammoth album in Heavy Metal history and the drumming on it is definitely part of the reason why.
Hey hey…I just came here to say I NEVER felt the opening fill in “the pump” was a mistake or felt un musical. More like jazz phrasing. Seemed like a “salt pepper” motif. Simon continues to be THE dude. Great.
“Keep it simple, stupid” I’ve recently started stripping back from my prog metal influences to just… groove. Made me a way better drummer than crazy polyrhythmic exercises.
A really great example of someone who just played straightforward is Steve Smith on the journey tunes very tasteful very straightforward and he was my example of how to play straight what you need to play and Dynamics
I had the pleasure of meeting Simon at a tiny club in North Hollywood several years ago. And, I agree wholeheartedly with you! He was so pleasant and humble as he recounted the story of one of my favorite drum tracks by him. The insight he gave me in that short conversation will be remembered by this drummer forever :-)
Amazing drummer. Theres a two hour interview w produce like a pro and he gets into a lot of detail. His history as session drummer and his ear as far as being able to tell which studio something was recorded and the gear used just by ear is mind boggling. Always an interesting guy to listen to not only in bands he's worked for but his knowledge of gear is incredible.
Good stuff, Simon. This advice applies to much more than just rock drumming. It applies to playing any instrument. Keep it simple/less is often more, be consistent, be aware of dynamics and play the bag/make sure what you do suits the music.
100%. Playing bari sax in both a concert band and a jazz/swing band under the same director, these are some of the key elements he always preaches to us. And darned if he isn't right, every time. Has made me a better player
Some of the best advice I've ever heard about rock drumming. Simon and Todd are among the very best this genre has to offer, and they all come to the same conclusion: overplaying kills everything.
My biggest problem with the “keep it simple” rule is not that it’s bad advice in any way- it’s that low level drummers will use it as an excuse to stop caring about the intricacies of the instrument and think they’re on the same wavelength as Simon Philips, Carl Palmer, or Bill Bruford. Edited this part in for some more snark: Simon Philips’ version of simple is not the same as yours (speaking in the general “yours,” not meaning to comment on your skills, as I do not know you)
@@BradsGonnaPlay simple is simple. It does not matter that a drummer's repertoire is different. if they're serious about their technique improvement, they will have some degree of dynamics, and will find out that playing with consistency is key in whatever tempo or beat you are. It doesn't depend on Simon's skill because he's not teaching US how to play exactly like him, so, as an educator, he has to speak broadly and in a simpler form so more people can understanding his reasoning of "simplicity and elegance" x "technique showcase".
@@diegopeart I think you must have missed my point based on your “if they’re serious about their technique improvement.” That’s EXACTLY the opposite kind of person I’m talking about. However I guess I was also saying what is simple for one person is not for another. Paradiddles with moving accents are simple but so is a 4 on the floor drum beat, yet the paradiddle is WAY harder unless you’re practiced and consistent- Which again is the opposite characteristic of the drummers I’m talking about in my comment.
What a brilliant musician. His musical principles are fabulous for all kinds of genres of drumming. I love how much care and purpose he puts into sound, touch and tuning.
Idolized Simon since the early ‘80’s when I first started. Hearing him discuss feel, dynamics, etc. prominently (vs technical prowess) was impressive and inspiring. Many want the chops, so when a guy with the chops writ large says there more to it than that, it’s time to listen. Appreciate the video, much thanks.
Beyond being an incredible drummer, Simon is very detailed about his drum sound. IMO, his drum sound is the very best in the industry. It is not just the drums (which are great drums, of course), it is Simon's careful ear and demand for excellence! Every time I hear him play, the quality of the drum sounds really stands out in such a great way! Very musical!
Simon is in my top 10 greatest drummer list. His techniques goes from basic beyond to being technical. In here he gave an important advice especially when drummers is on the red room, to have an onpoint beat cause it's way more different when you are playing live.
His thoughts on dynamics are crucial. Bringing down the hit hats, bass, snare and overall volume during verses and letting the lyrics and vocals breathe and be heard creates such a cool feel to the song so that when you bring up the dynamics it elevates the choruses, the bridge and the solo. It can make a big chorus explode.
1994 Burning for Buddy, Vol 1, track 1, Dancing men. Changed the way I played at 27. Now at 55 I still follw SP and still amazed everytime he touches the drums. he doesnt hit them… he plays the instrument. Just a master at work evolving through time, ahead of us all
Wow, what an amazing and wonderful drumteacher, drummer and human being! With a teacher like him it would be a dream and an easy learning. For this I'm sure. By the way: I'm 60 years old...
I like what he said about all the different degrees of the opening of the hi-hat, I feel like a lot of people don't delve into that too much, it's either open or closed, when in fact there are definitely varying amounts of openness that can affect the dynamic quite a bit.
I love Simon as a drummer and had the privilege to see him play 4 times with Toto, once as he gave a drum-clinic and once with Protocol. Every time was a blast to see him play, his technical abilities and the monstrous sound of his huge kit. Thanks for sharing all these valuable advices and tricks, this will certainly help me to be a better drummer. Cheers from Switzerland.
Really appreciate the wisdom he shared. It really is about playing musically, thoughfully and being careful about serving others in nit only how but what you play in your kit.
He was a major influence. As a young drummer I emulated his choice of tom heads by using clear ambassadors top and bottom when I was recording tom heavy tracks and those toms really sing on that recording. Thanks Simon!
Simon Philips is one of the best drummers, I totally love your collaboration with him, his knowledge is of the top. From a french québécois fan. Thierry
Ok - Simons one of the greatest drummers of all time with no doubt and one of my personal heroes BUT - the shirt is also brilliant + definitely next level!!! 🤩👍🏼 Thank you Simon and the drumeo team for sharing this and keep it up! Greetings to all drummers out there from Germany! Jochen
I have seen Simon couple of times in Holland..Utrecht and Tilburg. Such a great drummer but above all such a humble and nice Person !! Simon wish you all the best.
I love that he played the ripper on this video--- Dissident Aggressor from the Judas Priest album Sin After Sin from 1977. It's always blown my mind that he was a teenager when he recorded this.
Good morning Drumeo!! Great video rock drumming can be a little bit tricky and this lesson helps teach people like me that are interested in rock. Thanks so much!!! Simon has a beautiful drum kit
'The Pump', which Simon composed and appears on Jeff Beck's 'There & Back' album, is a perfect example of restraint, simplicity and groove. It is also a great reveal of the effectiveness of simplicity, largely because that restraint creates a palpable tension. Beyond that, thanks to the engineering of the legendary Ken Scott, Simon's drums sound great on that album, and he, bassist Mo Foster, keyboardist Tony Hymas, and Beck on guitar are all totally in connected and deep in the pocket.
This is why I think a 4-piece is the ultimate kit. It forces you to open your mind and play simply, and you learn great dynamics. If you can go crazy on a four piece, then you can do anything. First person that comes to mind is El Estapario Siberiano.
As a young teenage drummer I went to a Simon Phillips drum clinic. I quickly realized I have to put more focus on school work which thankfully paid off.
I was pleasantly surprised to see Simon playing his rides left handed while being right handed, which is how I play. When I got my first drum set I didn't have a hi hat, so I just started hitting things and it just felt natural to hit the snare with the right hand. Honestly, this has always made more sense to me, as it freed my dominant hand to do more, and I could more naturally accent (like on cymbals) with my left. Didn't know he had played with Priest either... Les Binks was a major influence on me.
Norm, glad that you decided to "unbox" your drum kit. I'm 70 yo, retired, and unfortunately suffer with numerous Arthritic conditions in my spine and other joints. I reurrected playing drums again after 50 YEARS [1969]. After just mentioning to my wife of 44 years (at that time in 2018) that I would like to go to a Music Studio to play on a drum set. I didn't have any at home. She got me a cheapo Gammon kit for that Xmas. After setting it up a few weeks after XMas, and knocking off 50 years of rust, I started to play every day for "fun". I learned so much from UT videos like this one - about drum heads, Drum tuning (I didn't know anything about drum heads & tuning when I played in a Garage Band of HS Bussies in 1967-69). FF - gave that Gammon kit to my 4 year old Grandson (now he's 5 1/2 ) and acquiring USED a PDP Concept Maple 6 Drum kit, and various other equipment upgrades in cymbals, add'l Snares, and experimented with many different Batter heads. I have never played a Gig (we never made it out of the Garage :(:( ), but now after 50 years, I have come to realize that Drumming is in the Blood. I enjoy playing to My Music { CCR, Clapton, Stones, Beatles, Winwood, Mellencamp, Cars, Eagles, Talking Heads, even Linda Ronstadt (the original DIVA), and Bonnie Rait& much more of my Era. I play about 1 hour a day, on most days. Unbox your Kit and Enjoy !!
@@Chiroman527 awesome story!!!! Sounds like you are enjoying the Journey🥰 My goal is to spin an album and play every song on it.....really feeling Black Sabbath, will try hard to make it happen....the kit is set up and tuned✨️
Phil Gould from Level 42 is one of my fav drummers of all times and even Neil Peart admired him, a musician that lays the beat and refrains from fills, which is very hard
I was a left handed drummer playing on a right handed set in the early 1980s and was always trying to become fully ambidextrous. Never did and seemed to be always fighting it. Some songs, especially jazz worked but not enough. You seem to embrace and utilize the open hi-hat and build off of it. I was also playing bass with heel down. Yeah, now I know. The drummer for silversun pickups also plays left handed.
1:55 idk how you could say its in the wrong place its in time so its place in the measure is just a stylistic choice, and i swear ive heard that placement in jazz or latin stuff, and its actually a genius idea especially with the extra hit on the "and" of 4
Between Simon and Neil Peart, I’ve been able to learn new techniques and what’s important in playing well, whatever the music. Being adaptable and consistent is so important.
His Playing on the first Michael Schenker Album" is very "Tastefull" , Powerfull" Realy drives some of MSGs best songs,, his kit sounds great on that album
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Simon Phillips is quite simply one of the greatest drummers to ever live.
I had the pleasure of being Simon's Drum Tech when he was on tour with Hiromi a few years ago when they were in Seattle. I was able to work with him for a week. I learned so much during that time. Easily one of the greatest experiences of my life.
One of the world's best drummers. Such a star. Well done Drumeo!
Simon has become my favorite drummer. His skills and humbleness speaks to me a lot. But what struck me the most is how he likes talking and teaching about technicalities, and I can clearly see if he had more time he would share more. He is the best drummer of my generation.
We were so lucky to have him visit Drumeo. He has SO many incredible stories from his storied career.
Totally agree. He's the most musical drummer ever. His sound and his whole approach to the instrument is absolutely one of a kind.
The best drummer of all the generations :)
@@DrumeoOfficialSimon is a drumming machine.
He's just as cool teaching as he is playing. An absolute legend!
Simon sounds like the British Bob Ross of drums. 🤣
One of my favorite drummners and a big influence on how I play now. Really happy he's here at Drumeo. His mastery of dynamics is insane!
haaa! good one!
I love him too. seems a good dude to have a pint with and talk about drums. that would be awesome!
@@gsmith207 oh I would love to hear more of his stories.
Happy little cymbals
Judas Priests album "Sin after sin" is my favorite. You're drumming on the album makes it sounds sooo amazing, love your swing instead of just straight notes on the album.
I still remember his days with Toto. One of the band's best drummers
He is amazing, but no one can touch Porcaro’s work with Toto.
This is great. Love hearing him talk more and more about Priest over the years. It was a short early gig for him that's a blip on his discography but Sin After Sin is a mammoth album in Heavy Metal history and the drumming on it is definitely part of the reason why.
Hey hey…I just came here to say I NEVER felt the opening fill in “the pump” was a mistake or felt un musical. More like jazz phrasing. Seemed like a “salt pepper” motif. Simon continues to be THE dude. Great.
I love how passionate and heartspoken he sounds... such a legend!
Keeping it simple is something more drummers need to do :)
in my case keeping it simple is my only option as I suck at drumming.lol.
@@knightrider6473 well thats not a bad thing hehe
Agreed, that's why my favourite Bill Bruford drum part is Trio by King Crimson (if u know, u know)
“Keep it simple, stupid”
I’ve recently started stripping back from my prog metal influences to just… groove. Made me a way better drummer than crazy polyrhythmic exercises.
@A smile on my face but a Demon inside truly! Sitting down with a fun and simple groove can still be really challenging because simple=/=easy
Wow, never thought I'd see Simon play any of those Priest songs!
Not just one of the best drummers, but also one of the best teachers!
Plus he's truly humble.
A really great example of someone who just played straightforward is Steve Smith on the journey tunes very tasteful very straightforward and he was my example of how to play straight what you need to play and Dynamics
Simon Phillips is a living legend. Thanks for capturing this drumeo.
I had the pleasure of meeting Simon at a tiny club in North Hollywood several years ago. And, I agree wholeheartedly with you! He was so pleasant and humble as he recounted the story of one of my favorite drum tracks by him. The insight he gave me in that short conversation will be remembered by this drummer forever :-)
Big open undampened tuned to perfection drum sound . Space and dynamics. Simon is the man !
Amazing drummer. Theres a two hour interview w produce like a pro and he gets into a lot of detail. His history as session drummer and his ear as far as being able to tell which studio something was recorded and the gear used just by ear is mind boggling. Always an interesting guy to listen to not only in bands he's worked for but his knowledge of gear is incredible.
Good stuff, Simon. This advice applies to much more than just rock drumming. It applies to playing any instrument. Keep it simple/less is often more, be consistent, be aware of dynamics and play the bag/make sure what you do suits the music.
This is so true!
100%. Playing bari sax in both a concert band and a jazz/swing band under the same director, these are some of the key elements he always preaches to us. And darned if he isn't right, every time. Has made me a better player
I know Mr Phillips has done a ton of recording but Towsends White City album (I'm dating myself) is flawless. Spot on with these tips Sir. Thnx🥁
The great musicians take risks, break the rules and always push the boundaries. That's how they become 'the great artists'
Some of the best advice I've ever heard about rock drumming. Simon and Todd are among the very best this genre has to offer, and they all come to the same conclusion: overplaying kills everything.
My biggest problem with the “keep it simple” rule is not that it’s bad advice in any way- it’s that low level drummers will use it as an excuse to stop caring about the intricacies of the instrument and think they’re on the same wavelength as Simon Philips, Carl Palmer, or Bill Bruford.
Edited this part in for some more snark:
Simon Philips’ version of simple is not the same as yours
(speaking in the general “yours,” not meaning to comment on your skills, as I do not know you)
@@BradsGonnaPlay simple is simple. It does not matter that a drummer's repertoire is different. if they're serious about their technique improvement, they will have some degree of dynamics, and will find out that playing with consistency is key in whatever tempo or beat you are. It doesn't depend on Simon's skill because he's not teaching US how to play exactly like him, so, as an educator, he has to speak broadly and in a simpler form so more people can understanding his reasoning of "simplicity and elegance" x "technique showcase".
@@diegopeart I think you must have missed my point based on your “if they’re serious about their technique improvement.” That’s EXACTLY the opposite kind of person I’m talking about.
However I guess I was also saying what is simple for one person is not for another. Paradiddles with moving accents are simple but so is a 4 on the floor drum beat, yet the paradiddle is WAY harder unless you’re practiced and consistent- Which again is the opposite characteristic of the drummers I’m talking about in my comment.
For all his technical skill, the Pump is still one of my favorites with Simon. The feel, the groove and the way it builds is just wonderful.
Simon Phillips - One of the finest drummers the world has ever seen !
What a brilliant musician. His musical principles are fabulous for all kinds of genres of drumming. I love how much care and purpose he puts into sound, touch and tuning.
Love listening to Simon, so down to earth and uncomplicated
You are a legend, and an inspiration Simon!
One of my favourites, easily one of the all time best session drummers.
I love Simons playing, he has such a perfect feel when he plays.
Idolized Simon since the early ‘80’s when I first started. Hearing him discuss feel, dynamics, etc. prominently (vs technical prowess) was impressive and inspiring. Many want the chops, so when a guy with the chops writ large says there more to it than that, it’s time to listen. Appreciate the video, much thanks.
Beyond being an incredible drummer, Simon is very detailed about his drum sound. IMO, his drum sound is the very best in the industry. It is not just the drums (which are great drums, of course), it is Simon's careful ear and demand for excellence! Every time I hear him play, the quality of the drum sounds really stands out in such a great way! Very musical!
Fell in love with Simon's drumming some years ago, what a legend! And that T-shirt is hillarious :)
astounding. the drumming on the Sin After Sin album got me obssessed for a long long time. hats off to master drummer Simon Phillips,
Simon is in my top 10 greatest drummer list. His techniques goes from basic beyond to being technical. In here he gave an important advice especially when drummers is on the red room, to have an onpoint beat cause it's way more different when you are playing live.
Great teacher, superb drummer, extremely musical and organic.
His thoughts on dynamics are crucial. Bringing down the hit hats, bass, snare and overall volume during verses and letting the lyrics and vocals breathe and be heard creates such a cool feel to the song so that when you bring up the dynamics it elevates the choruses, the bridge and the solo. It can make a big chorus explode.
1994 Burning for Buddy, Vol 1, track 1, Dancing men. Changed the way I played at 27. Now at 55 I still follw SP and still amazed everytime he touches the drums. he doesnt hit them… he plays the instrument. Just a master at work evolving through time, ahead of us all
This great sir got one of the most relaxing voice ever ! This is really a pleasure listening to him talk about drumming
Have always love the intro on the pump, as Simon describes. It sets a mood, which is very unique. And the atomic clock snare and bass! Perfection!
Wow, what an amazing and wonderful drumteacher, drummer and human being! With a teacher like him it would be a dream and an easy learning. For this I'm sure.
By the way: I'm 60 years old...
Simon is truly a genius, Awesome advice! Great episode! Cheers!!
What a legend. One of the best teacher ever. So calma, so direct. Love it!
This guy is absolutely amazing! Love his setup, I'm changing my ride back to the left.
Too funny every time I watch and I learned something and I move my set a little bit
I could seriously listen to Simon talk about drums/music all day! Such an amazing mind for music!
Drummer, PLEASE release the full playthrough of Dissident Aggressor uninterrupted. That footage is golden
I have learned so much from Simon over the years.
I have all his video tapes and dvds.
I like what he said about all the different degrees of the opening of the hi-hat, I feel like a lot of people don't delve into that too much, it's either open or closed, when in fact there are definitely varying amounts of openness that can affect the dynamic quite a bit.
I love Simon as a drummer and had the privilege to see him play 4 times with Toto, once as he gave a drum-clinic and once with Protocol. Every time was a blast to see him play, his technical abilities and the monstrous sound of his huge kit. Thanks for sharing all these valuable advices and tricks, this will certainly help me to be a better drummer. Cheers from Switzerland.
Just such a great intelligent musician. Such an inspiration and I'm lucky to have met him years ago
Sin after Sin is one of my all time favorites, the drumming on that record blew my tiny 5 year old mind when I first heard it, and still does.
Thanks for all your excellent rock over the years, Mr. Phillips.
Really appreciate the wisdom he shared. It really is about playing musically, thoughfully and being careful about serving others in nit only how but what you play in your kit.
He was a major influence. As a young drummer I emulated his choice of tom heads by using clear ambassadors top and bottom when I was recording tom heavy tracks and those toms really sing on that recording. Thanks Simon!
Simon Philips is one of the best drummers, I totally love your collaboration with him, his knowledge is of the top.
From a french québécois fan.
Thierry
Amazing drummer, really knows how to play for the song. He was a great fit to MSG live shows.
Ok - Simons one of the greatest drummers of all time with no doubt and one of my personal heroes BUT - the shirt is also brilliant + definitely next level!!! 🤩👍🏼 Thank you Simon and the drumeo team for sharing this and keep it up! Greetings to all drummers out there from Germany! Jochen
I have seen Simon couple of times in Holland..Utrecht and Tilburg. Such a great drummer but above all such a humble and nice Person !! Simon wish you all the best.
Spot on as always Simon! Such great advice from a legendary drummer.
Cheers Simon,Cheers Drumeo.
Ace.
Thank you so much.
„Does everybody think I messed that up?" should be my new motto. :P
What a legend. Hats off Simon Phillips!...
Simon Phillips is the Bob Ross of drumming, love the guy, so wholesome
Love his work with Priest and recently saw him in Oakland, CA. Brilliant.
This man is simply a master
It is a great Joy to not only hear but to watch Simon play that long intro fill in Dissident Aggressor.
I love that he played the ripper on this video--- Dissident Aggressor from the Judas Priest album Sin After Sin from 1977. It's always blown my mind that he was a teenager when he recorded this.
This is the greatest drummer i've ever seen. I love him.
"See how many things you get away with in terms of less" Wow!!!
Good morning Drumeo!! Great video rock drumming can be a little bit tricky and this lesson helps teach people like me that are interested in rock. Thanks so much!!! Simon has a beautiful drum kit
You're welcome! So glad Simon's wisdom has helped you.
Yes
Man those freaking toms sound so good. I would kill to play on that set! 😭🙏
'The Pump', which Simon composed and appears on Jeff Beck's 'There & Back' album, is a perfect example of restraint, simplicity and groove. It is also a great reveal of the effectiveness of simplicity, largely because that restraint creates a palpable tension. Beyond that, thanks to the engineering of the legendary Ken Scott, Simon's drums sound great on that album, and he, bassist Mo Foster, keyboardist Tony Hymas, and Beck on guitar are all totally in connected and deep in the pocket.
Another great video!
This is why I think a 4-piece is the ultimate kit. It forces you to open your mind and play simply, and you learn great dynamics.
If you can go crazy on a four piece, then you can do anything. First person that comes to mind is El Estapario Siberiano.
As a young teenage drummer I went to a Simon Phillips drum clinic. I quickly realized I have to put more focus on school work which thankfully paid off.
He is one of the best of all time, PERIOD!!!!!!
My 13 year old self - Super Drumming in the 80s. Always waited for Simon to show up and i would go downstairs and try to copy a groove or two. ;)
It was a real pleasure meeting you in Taipei with Toto. Cheers!
I'm so bad at coming up with good fills I always just keep it simple
Good fills are often simple... as a songwriter and drummer.. I believe that is a lot of it.
I have a hard time coming up with fills too.
Nothing wrong with that.
Nobody has ever said these things to me the way he is saying them. Thank you, Simon
I was pleasantly surprised to see Simon playing his rides left handed while being right handed, which is how I play. When I got my first drum set I didn't have a hi hat, so I just started hitting things and it just felt natural to hit the snare with the right hand. Honestly, this has always made more sense to me, as it freed my dominant hand to do more, and I could more naturally accent (like on cymbals) with my left. Didn't know he had played with Priest either... Les Binks was a major influence on me.
Thanks Simon, you just inspired me to unbox my kit and start playing again.....wonderful advice you offer, much appreciated sir!
Yes!
Norm, glad that you decided to "unbox" your drum kit. I'm 70 yo, retired, and unfortunately suffer with numerous Arthritic conditions in my spine and other joints. I reurrected playing drums again after 50 YEARS [1969]. After just mentioning to my wife of 44 years (at that time in 2018) that I would like to go to a Music Studio to play on a drum set. I didn't have any at home. She got me a cheapo Gammon kit for that Xmas. After setting it up a few weeks after XMas, and knocking off 50 years of rust, I started to play every day for "fun". I learned so much from UT videos like this one - about drum heads, Drum tuning (I didn't know anything about drum heads & tuning when I played in a Garage Band of HS Bussies in 1967-69). FF - gave that Gammon kit to my 4 year old Grandson (now he's 5 1/2 ) and acquiring USED a PDP Concept Maple 6 Drum kit, and various other equipment upgrades in cymbals, add'l Snares, and experimented with many different Batter heads. I have never played a Gig (we never made it out of the Garage :(:( ), but now after 50 years, I have come to realize that Drumming is in the Blood. I enjoy playing to My Music { CCR, Clapton, Stones, Beatles, Winwood, Mellencamp, Cars, Eagles, Talking Heads, even Linda Ronstadt (the original DIVA), and Bonnie Rait& much more of my Era. I play about 1 hour a day, on most days. Unbox your Kit and Enjoy !!
@@Chiroman527 awesome story!!!!
Sounds like you are enjoying the Journey🥰
My goal is to spin an album and play every song on it.....really feeling Black Sabbath, will try hard to make it happen....the kit is set up and tuned✨️
My tip is listening to "Third Uncle" by 801 Live, Sept 3rd, 1976 😉
He’s always been a master at his craft
One of the best opened handed drummers
Phil Gould from Level 42 is one of my fav drummers of all times and even Neil Peart admired him, a musician that lays the beat and refrains from fills, which is very hard
What an awesome guy Simon Phillips is. As a drummer (of course), but also as a human being
I loved Simons playing on Micheal Schenkers first album That's where I first heard him..Excellent!
Dissident aggressor is an amazing track. He plays it quite differently here, but the feel is identical. Loved it.
Maybe the best sounding drummer of all time. A real treat.
I was a left handed drummer playing on a right handed set in the early 1980s and was always trying to become fully ambidextrous. Never did and seemed to be always fighting it. Some songs, especially jazz worked but not enough. You seem to embrace and utilize the open hi-hat and build off of it. I was also playing bass with heel down. Yeah, now I know. The drummer for silversun pickups also plays left handed.
1:55 idk how you could say its in the wrong place its in time so its place in the measure is just a stylistic choice, and i swear ive heard that placement in jazz or latin stuff, and its actually a genius idea especially with the extra hit on the "and" of 4
This was very enjoyable to see, listened to that Priest album so many times.I say we all vote that Simon plays the complete Sin After Sin album!
Between Simon and Neil Peart, I’ve been able to learn new techniques and what’s important in playing well, whatever the music. Being adaptable and consistent is so important.
His Playing on the first Michael Schenker Album" is very "Tastefull" , Powerfull" Realy drives some of MSGs best songs,, his kit sounds great on that album
What a great drum teacher!
Thát album made me curious to drums..yes I heard other bands before but sin after sin was some eye-opener.
Thank you so much.
Agreed, the high-hat controls alot of volume. Dynamics are a must.
Simon always gives great advice..
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