A bunch of us here have been or are drummers. THIS is way beyond what most of us ever touched. Just like Manny below this comment, I'm floored. I've never heard anyone integrate hands and feet like this. This is an order of magnitude beyond anything we old guys heard or throught of from ONE man playing in the 1960's and 70's.
TL is one of my favorite drummers in the world, he has earned our respect decades ago, and he still fails to disappoint. Thank you 🙏 Please keep sending us more clips
I remember watching this festival and then when you came on I forgot about every other performance before you. You’re amazing my man. You’ve inspired me so much on the technical aspect of drumming as a young person I just want to say thank you for the path you forged for my generation. Thank you. I hope one day to follow in your footsteps
He's getting more musical with his solos. I mean I like the ultra-chops solos for the sheer skill but this is more compositional, which is pretty awesome.
All these years later, and he's still delivering PEAK performances like this. Just further proof that Thomas Lang is a Machine and defies physics and logic.
This here is a lives dedication to the drums .. inspiring others to play what's in there soul, reach out and try different timings. Buddy rich and Thomas lang will always be legends along time after we all leave this earth.
That is mind bending. I bet there isnt 10% of people on planet earth that could do that. If your not a drummer you have no idea how complicated this is. Wow, next level stuff. Thank u sir!!
To be able to divide your mind like that, and complete all those separate grooves flawlessly at the same time. Thomas is pushing his boundaries even further.
Good God. You can hear all the time and hard work he's put in. Amazing truly from Drummer to Drummer. Very enjoyable. Your hi Hat work is ridiculous. Bravo
Mr Lang doesn't stop, he just keeps getting better and better and better EVERY time he releases something new. So consistently fresh and innovative. Lang, Mangini and Minneman, the BEST in the world.
@@capgains Lol. Barker has chops and can groove, but he isn't in the same universe as Lang. Gavin Harrison and Danny Carey are the only other one's I'd even consider.
My favorite parts are always when he switches to traditional grip. Don't know what is it but his drumming style changes along. And those doubles are so clean and smooth!
Thomas Lang is an elite level talent with an incredible style all his own, so to capture another iconic drummer's style so perfectly while staying true to himself is just insane. Absolute ear candy Mr. Lang, thank you. RIP Professor, you will forever be an inspiration to drummers at every level.
Amazing drumming...I hear Terry Bozzio, Jeff Porcaro, Neil Peart, Dennis Chambers and Simon Phillips, all wrapped up into one drum solo...all with your unique twist...you truly are a drum god! Thanks for sharing brother...
Este hombre no deja de sorprenderme...pensé que había llegado a su techo baterístico...pero lo hizo otra vez, no sabes hasta donde puede llegar! Es increíble! Gracias por seguir siendo una sorpresa cada uno de tus videos! Felicitacion señor Lang!
Nice tribute to Neil! Best rock drummer. I am also a big Dave Wekl fan, as well as Virgil Donati, both those guys are off the charts.there was a Paul Gilbert album some years back, I think 'Vibrato" and the drums were unreal so I looked him up - Thomas Lang. F'n great. This is the best drum video I have seen in years, Thank You!
Alter, wie geil bitte ist das denn. Thomas ist einer meiner Helden. Er schafft es mich immer wieder zu überraschen und zu begeistern. Was für ein solo, 17 min Drumgasm.
The coolest performance I've seen in a very long time. I've never seen anyone doing double hats with feet before. Going to be watching this many times over.
When i am listening to you Thomas i want to sell my drum. Haha. At least I've been try. Life is unfair. I will never be able to achieve that level of playing. you are the best drummer that ever live. Thanks for sharing. Like you buddy.
A combination of rhythms making for an excellent rhythmic display. A veritable "fireworks" of sound. I'll take rhythmic over speed any day of the week (and twice on Sunday).
@@silmarils94 yeah i kinda agree. im not a drum solo connoisseur by any means but i have enjoyed solos by buddy rich, dylan elise, mike mangini and dave weckl. none of them get into the insanely technical just for the sake of being insanely technical territory.
You're so full and complete as a musician that I can't imagine any existent band where you would fit in. At the same time, you got the gift of teaching all this knowledge, which makes you an even better musician. congratulations.
From my love of rock turned into a love of heavy metal due to slipknot, which led me to a decent teacher who recommended practicing jaZZ, a clinic with Jim Chapin then Dom Famularo turned me on to drummers like Gadd, Weckl, Vinnie and then I bought Mr Langs Dvd way back in....2004? Something like that. And he's gotten better lol such an incredible talent. I am beyond humbled by skill like this
Thomas, Du bist ein Monster an den Kesseln! Diese knapp 17 Minuten sind der Hammer! Bestes Drum Solo der letzten Jahre hier auf youtube. Gruß aus Deutschland 🤘🏻
The only other guy I know who has anywhere near this independency is Mangini. I saw Him on tour with Vai and in the middle of the solo he was playing counter tempos. He was maintaining two separate tempos that had no relation. It was the weirdest thing to hear. Which ever bit you focussed on was in time but completely out of time with the counterpart. Most of the audience didn't realise and started booing him. But the ones who realised were cheering. Seeing this drum solo is as impressive. Thomas must completely compartmentalise chops and they are played at a subconscious level. It's the only way I can see that it is possible. Like talking and tying your shoelaces but 500 times more complicated.
I know an octopus wearing a human costume when I see one.
Yeah! You caught it too! Put this video in slow motion and you will see Thomas Lang has four more limbs!!
Still he has an amazing way of making it look like he doesn’t give more than 70% of his full capacity, even though what he plays is just incredible.
😂😆😅
It’s an octopus wearing an off brand Arnold Schwarzenegger costume
@@EthanHGray 😅🤣😆
It's official. Lang is just too good.
Nobody will ever touch this guy.
A bunch of us here have been or are drummers. THIS is way beyond what most of us ever touched. Just like Manny below this comment, I'm floored. I've never heard anyone integrate hands and feet like this. This is an order of magnitude beyond anything we old guys heard or throught of from ONE man playing in the 1960's and 70's.
that's because those old kits were crap
TL is one of my favorite drummers in the world, he has earned our respect decades ago, and he still fails to disappoint.
Thank you 🙏
Please keep sending us more clips
Absolutely one of the greatest all time drummers...a rudimental master of his craft...
Absolutely unreal!!!! Thomas mother fkn Lang!!! Stamina, coordination, musicality, perfection!!
Master at work
I remember watching this festival and then when you came on I forgot about every other performance before you. You’re amazing my man. You’ve inspired me so much on the technical aspect of drumming as a young person I just want to say thank you for the path you forged for my generation. Thank you. I hope one day to follow in your footsteps
What up Thomas , sounds great , keep up the drumming!!
The best in the world, absolutely no doubt. Insane, not human,
He's getting more musical with his solos. I mean I like the ultra-chops solos for the sheer skill but this is more compositional, which is pretty awesome.
He's a great band. Be a shame if he ever split up.
If you are so brave to comment on the level of HIS playing, then please be straightforward and talk directly to HIM, it's HIS channel..
@@c3N3q I assume he doesn't read comments, but if he does, Thomas you rock!
@@gerryfromthevoid8986 😂 well done, Person 786 !! 👍
Thoma Slang is cool. Keep on drummin', oh yeah!
I'm glad he didn't get stuck in dream theater. He's free to be who he is.
All these years later, and he's still delivering PEAK performances like this. Just further proof that Thomas Lang is a Machine and defies physics and logic.
And time, let's not forget 😉
This here is a lives dedication to the drums .. inspiring others to play what's in there soul, reach out and try different timings. Buddy rich and Thomas lang will always be legends along time after we all leave this earth.
That is mind bending. I bet there isnt 10% of people on planet earth that could do that. If your not a drummer you have no idea how complicated this is.
Wow, next level stuff. Thank u sir!!
* 10 people
10%? I must be hanging out with the wrong people!
I'm a guitar player and believe me this is some magical shit!!
I sat and watched 17 mins of drumming with a grin on the whole time. This isn't superhuman, this is our potential when we push ourselves
Glad you enjoyed the ride!
To be able to divide your mind like that, and complete all those separate grooves flawlessly at the same time. Thomas is pushing his boundaries even further.
Good God. You can hear all the time and hard work he's put in. Amazing truly from Drummer to Drummer. Very enjoyable. Your hi Hat work is ridiculous.
Bravo
The greatest drummer on the planet ever
He can do it all too - every genre!
Lang is simply too good.
His technical skill, his knowledge of rudiments, his limb independence.
No other drummer will touch this guy.
My favourite drummer
He's definitely up there with the best. In fact, if he puts a little more practise in, he could get to my level.
💪😀👍You're Exactly Right!!
😂@@dazthemod69
This was my audition piece for percussion class in 6th grade
lol
Mine too. I failed. Miserably lol
Now you have to transcribe it for your masters.
Mr Lang doesn't stop, he just keeps getting better and better and better EVERY time he releases something new. So consistently fresh and innovative. Lang, Mangini and Minneman, the BEST in the world.
The Declaration of Independence at work right here.
Now that we're here, what do we do with this power?
I've heard this dude's name for years and this is the first time I've watched him play. What the hell? There is no better drummer.
I agree!
Travis Barker
@@capgains Lol. Barker has chops and can groove, but he isn't in the same universe as Lang. Gavin Harrison and Danny Carey are the only other one's I'd even consider.
Matt Garstka
These Boston Dynamics robots are getting better every day!
He's the Cyberdine Snare Smasher 300 TT
Dude just makes his left leg play a rhythm then forgets about it. That shit is so hard
oh yea he’s nasty
oh yea he’s nasty
Total and perfect control!!!! Amazing composer of drumming music!
This man is insane
Thomas, you never cease to amaze me and I'm always excited to see what you have for us next. An excellent performance. Thanks
Thomas Fricking Lang! New artist for me, but what a beast! Thank you for that!!!!!!
Absolutely amazing and so fluid and definitely masterclass !
He has got to be one of the best in the world if not the best. Complete independence of all four limbs and insane speed and accuracy.
He surely is
Best ever in my opinion. Him and Buddy Rich.
There is so much greatness in this solo it would takes years to even dissect it. Absolutely phenomenal as always Thomas!
The man is just amazing, the limb independence is incredible.
Never thought I could jus listen to nothing but drums and be this entertained...This is Gift and skill
Thomas speaks my LANGuage. 😀
Thomas is what happens when you practice and practice and even practice more. Plus some god-given talents. Well done , Sir🎉🎉
thanks mentor for always inspiring
No one can stand up to the drums mastery of Mr. Thomas Lang......simply no one!!! My total respect and admiration always!!!
My favorite parts are always when he switches to traditional grip. Don't know what is it but his drumming style changes along. And those doubles are so clean and smooth!
So much air between the notes, especially with his feet. Those bass drum hertas were CLEAN, and the dynamics are off the chain!
Thomas Lang is an elite level talent with an incredible style all his own, so to capture another iconic drummer's style so perfectly while staying true to himself is just insane. Absolute ear candy Mr. Lang, thank you. RIP Professor, you will forever be an inspiration to drummers at every level.
I played this for my warm-up this morning.
Even one of the greatest drummers on TH-cam (El Estepario Siberiano) sees Thomas Lang and gets his face melted. Thomas Lang, you're a legend.
I keep expecting the Guitar Center employee to come up and tell him the store is closing. 🥴
Amazing drumming...I hear Terry Bozzio, Jeff Porcaro, Neil Peart, Dennis Chambers and Simon Phillips, all wrapped up into one drum solo...all with your unique twist...you truly are a drum god! Thanks for sharing brother...
Pretty sure he explicitly threw in a few iconic grooves, such as Jeff's "Roseanna" shuffle 7:26
🙏
Best drummer on Earth!
Unsurpassed, fer sure. Perhaps incomparable. If better is out there, I've certainly not witnessed it. I truly LOVE, Sir, what you bring.
I think this is the best drummer on the world!!!
Matt Garstka
@@danielhuycke3419srry dude but Thomas is on a whole different level😂
Este hombre no deja de sorprenderme...pensé que había llegado a su techo baterístico...pero lo hizo otra vez, no sabes hasta donde puede llegar! Es increíble! Gracias por seguir siendo una sorpresa cada uno de tus videos! Felicitacion señor Lang!
There is not another drummer in the world that can do what Thomas does with a Drum kit period!
Be real!!
Vinnie can do it.
Marco can do it.
Nice tribute to Neil! Best rock drummer. I am also a big Dave Wekl fan, as well as Virgil Donati, both those guys are off the charts.there was a Paul Gilbert album some years back, I think 'Vibrato" and the drums were unreal so I looked him up - Thomas Lang. F'n great. This is the best drum video I have seen in years, Thank You!
GO THOMAS !! BEST IN THE WORLD!!!!!!
Alter, wie geil bitte ist das denn. Thomas ist einer meiner Helden. Er schafft es mich immer wieder zu überraschen und zu begeistern. Was für ein solo, 17 min Drumgasm.
I watch a lot of drummer vids and none of them have the sound and style of Thomas. This isn't a put down to the others, Thomas is just that amazing.
World's best drumset performed by man with incredible level of confidence!
CHUCK NORRIS DREAMS OF THE SKILL THOMAS HAS.
Fuck Yeah
The coolest performance I've seen in a very long time. I've never seen anyone doing double hats with feet before. Going to be watching this many times over.
There will never be a better drummer
I think Buddy Rich could give him a run for the money
I know Neil Peart can
@@danielsisk2963 Peart never had this level of chops.
@@jasondonovan1408 Buddy Rich was a one trick pony. Lang and mangini would destroy him
Jazz drummer Nate Smith has chops but not like this.. maybe JD Beck will give him a run in 30 years lol
@@danielsisk2963Rich and Peart aren't even close to Lang in terms of skill.
Amazing as always. Rosanna/Purdy shuffle with the double kicks, insane
Sei il più grande di tutti.
This is the greatest drumming I have ever heard in my life SHOCKING 🤯🤯🤯
This man have two or three brains... Because theres no other way to do this... It is absolutely insane.
Easily one of the most linear drummers on the planet. Thank you for sharing this solo with us, Thomas. Bravo!!!
Nobody can even come close to this guy. Nobody.
mike mangini
@@tannerjack9520 Virgil Donati
Dave Weckl is pretty close.
Horacio Hernandez and Antonio Sanchez can.
the drummer god !!!!!!!! omg!!!!!
best I the world !! by far !!
The man with 4 brain sections. So awesome!
That's just amazing...one of my new favourite drummers for sure.
The best drummer!
Thomas is on his own level. This is just off the charts. holy hell
Dudes a machine. 🤖🦿🦾🔋
When i am listening to you Thomas i want to sell my drum. Haha. At least I've been try. Life is unfair. I will never be able to achieve that level of playing. you are the best drummer that ever live. Thanks for sharing. Like you buddy.
Does this inspire me to get better, or does this make me simply accept that I can never be this good and want to throw my drums in the trash?
YES
Seen him at a drum clinic..we got together the nxt week and started a drum bonfire..😂
The same thought crosses my mind all the time 😭
Let it inspire us to be as good as WE can ever be
Remember at all times, he is just human. You can do better by pushing yourself just a bit more.
Simply a mythological being: half man, half drum!
From another planet...
A true drumming great. I love the fluidness of the double stroke rolls, and those octobans are stunning
Divides his brain into 4 different independently functioning quadrants at roughly 3:46
When thomas lang plays drum, you hear the melody and the rhythm. Another level. İts amazing to see someone do a job like that
I N S A N E. Alien. I don't know better words.
A combination of rhythms making for an excellent rhythmic display. A veritable "fireworks" of sound. I'll take rhythmic over speed any day of the week (and twice on Sunday).
Best drummer there is. Absolutely nobody else can do what Lang does.
Agreed, 100%.
mike mangini probably can but anyway thomas lang might be insanely technical, but his solos are boring..
@@Solar.Geoengineering.Advocate all solos are boring unless they play grooves and not just rudiments at high speed
@@silmarils94 yeah i kinda agree. im not a drum solo connoisseur by any means but i have enjoyed solos by buddy rich, dylan elise, mike mangini and dave weckl. none of them get into the insanely technical just for the sake of being insanely technical territory.
But Marco Minnemann
Really amazing rhythms and music. Some samba grooves like.
This makes me either want to practice twice as hard or just give up.
how could an instrument that seems so easy to play be so damn hard to play well ?
You're so full and complete as a musician that I can't imagine any existent band where you would fit in. At the same time, you got the gift of teaching all this knowledge, which makes you an even better musician. congratulations.
When each of your limbs has its own brain,illegal Insanity occurs
Unbelievable!!! I could watch Thomas play all day long!!!
I can probably play this bit 14:36
😂
Lol, me to for about 4 seconds...then he's back to Superman 🦸♂️ 😂
It feels like you’ve been able to make all the coordination-concepts even more musical and clean over the years. A joy to listen to this Thomas!
Ok, I've had it.... I give up drumming, gonna switch to triangle.
😂
This is really mind blowing. I'm unable to find the right word to convey my shock.
If he keeps practicing he might have a shot at a career as a drummer.
There's still hope! 🤞🤞🤞
Hahahahaha... love that
Wow man! This is what a legend sounds like.🙌
Impresionante , ¿ cómo se llama tu planeta y en qué galaxia está?
He is making it looks easy, like a walk in the park. Real legend! Awesome
He is very techie bet he would kill in a marching band
Inspiring and flawless
That drumset had to smoke some cigarettes after that
LOL
From my love of rock turned into a love of heavy metal due to slipknot, which led me to a decent teacher who recommended practicing jaZZ, a clinic with Jim Chapin then Dom Famularo turned me on to drummers like Gadd, Weckl, Vinnie and then I bought Mr Langs Dvd way back in....2004? Something like that. And he's gotten better lol such an incredible talent. I am beyond humbled by skill like this
another dimension
Thomas, Du bist ein Monster an den Kesseln! Diese knapp 17 Minuten sind der Hammer! Bestes Drum Solo der letzten Jahre hier auf youtube. Gruß aus Deutschland 🤘🏻
The only other guy I know who has anywhere near this independency is Mangini. I saw Him on tour with Vai and in the middle of the solo he was playing counter tempos. He was maintaining two separate tempos that had no relation. It was the weirdest thing to hear. Which ever bit you focussed on was in time but completely out of time with the counterpart. Most of the audience didn't realise and started booing him. But the ones who realised were cheering. Seeing this drum solo is as impressive. Thomas must completely compartmentalise chops and they are played at a subconscious level. It's the only way I can see that it is possible. Like talking and tying your shoelaces but 500 times more complicated.
that's called playing like shit and waiting for a guy like you to believe that.
There’s also Virgil donati
@@jwfabworks3141 i like his Planet X stuff
Antonio Sanchez can do that too.
SO MUCH FUN THOMAS .LIKE A MODERN TRADIONAL DRUM SOLO . GOOD MAN TOM AND GOOD LUCK WITH EVERY THING YOU HIT