Anika Nilles - Pikalar [official video]

[@xTremeSequences]

I have to say Anika is becoming one of my favorite drummers. At 50 I don't say that lightly. Her musicality is refreshing with endless chops, thoughtful dynamics, and a style so unique.

[@rired2005]

What Ronald said...

[@KingTabor]

I do agree 100%.

[@LautaroQ2812]

I'd say the same, and at 22 I don't say that lightly. I'm really hysterical when it comes to music. Finding something for me that really moves me inside is really hard, and lately with Anika and Benny Greb I've been dancing like Groot!

[@randomguestobserving6071]

Try Chris Coleman - he also has that lighthearted, innovative style and incredible technique

[@deanroddey2881]

Ultimately, to really reach her potential, I think, she needs to get into a group of similar talent. Imagine her in a group of the talent of a Yes or Rush, doing aggressive but melodic, complex music. There's only so far you can go as a solo drummer, and only that type of band would allow her to still express herself to the degree she is capable. She has the ability to drum in a very 'lyrical' way. Combined with a group of people who have that Yes/Rush'like ability to create complex music (that the muso's can appreciate) but that still has groove and flow and melody and emotion (that everyone can appreciate) she could really do some amazing things. But it really would need to be a group of people as good as her, all willing to be a group and serve the music, not to be a bunch of individuals who are constantly fighting for supremacy.

[@TheNickelDrummer]

Somebody needs to get Tal Wilkenfeld and Anika in a studio together for a jam session. The world really needs to hear the results of said jam session.

[@thesoundgod5942]

Now just add Lari Basillio to that mix and it would be incredible!

[@sabinbrassard7671]

😮o​@@thesoundgod5942

[@alexanderdavis9636]

​@@thesoundgod5942 good prediction, a song just came out.

[@Jimthehumanoid]

They both played for Jeff Beck…

[@danpurcea100]

how about Mohini Dey as well ?

[@tomborgmann7095]

This isn't just drumming anymore. This is ART!

[@MrKiselinov]

I so agree with you, she is amazing.

[@mrchill3007]

This is art baby!!!

[@Sugarsail1]

no, it's just drumming

[@Preordained]

@@Sugarsail1 Really cool Drumming!! (It is kinda art rock/fusion)

[@camelazo]

no ,girls cant drum

[@paraescucharrap]

What I like about this drummer is that this is just good music. A good song. Not a cover nor any meme or exaggerated performance to catch the attention of people. Just a musician doing music. I am glad that work like this get's millions of views and not only the above-mentioned type of videos

[@nelsonledoux4257]

It's a joy to watch you play Anika, but what is more impressive to me is your song writing. Your talent runs deep!

[@claudiopesse3802]

Espectacular !!!! Claudio desde Río Gallegos Patagonia Argentina

[@akmiec]

5 years later, this still puts a smile on my face every time i watch. simply incredible.

[@Yann-nd9qj]

Anika il n'y a pas que du talent les fées de la batterie se sont pencher sur votre berceau anika quelle artiste c'est rare très très rare des maestro comme vous

[@pastorjamesmckoy6869]

This young lady is my favorite drummer. She is underrated and I can tell there is a story behind her art. Her gift is such a blessing to me when I listen to her play.

[@aknevv]

Passion, power, and prowess = perfection.

[@user-op]

Это Anika , как всегда безупречно, как всегда ДРАЙВ, как всегда SUPER, браво маэстро !!!!!!

[@kichrismak9686]

Super et les musiciens aussi. T'es une grande ca y est t'as rien à envier aux hommes.

[@baconfromhell666]

I just love those dry cymbals. Great sound for this music.

[@JC-mi8xb]

Holy Anika! That's why I watch the best.

[@tomt.3089]

I love her, very inspirational, tight as hell, super technical chops, excellent execution! Don't forget the band they support her every move. Great composition! God bless the independant artists!

[@whiskyweasal89]

Just want to say the band is incredible but unfortunately they might not get so much credit because Anika definitely steals the show.

[@MaartenVanBloois]

I'm 61, only begiinning drumming for 2 years and you are one of my examples. Thank you for this

[@jamesblack7348]

Absolutely incredible player.. love watching her play.

[@harmonicsball89]

Anyone else find their way back to good music with nuance and skill? Glad to discover this for myself.

[@JesseStevenPollom]

Wow just incredible. With so much amazing talent among a seemingly endless amount of drummers today, to find a drummer that plays so uniquely, yet still so familiarly is a true gem. From her dynamics to groove to flow to chops to pocket, amazing, wow just wow. And the tracks she uses are very special

[@jeoffreyjungbauer5360]

Absolutement!!!

[@robertsalanon2909]

Mais comme elle est à l·aise Anika !! Créativité,vitesse d exécution,c·est le top ...

[@rdavidr]

20 mins into cymbal tuner and chill and she gives you this look 0:02

[@georgekelp]

Hi David, hope your move is going well. They did focus an awful lot on that cymbal tuner.

[@fiends8908]

I was literally thinking when I watched this, "If Dave was watching this he would leave a comment about the cymbal tuner."

[@AzturkCymbals]

lol rdavidr, we really enjoy your videos bro!

[@Adiaf8oros]

Because this EXTRA DRY ride sure needs some muffling!

[@SeanofAllTrades]

Nobody gives a fuck what you think.

[@MamtaNarang]

I used to meet people who never new meaning of soul. And here is Anika "FOR A COLORFUL SOUL" thank you so much.

[@mindscraped]

II can never get enough of this music. This album is amazing. Can't wait till she releases another album.

[@TrungDrum]

Bạn chơi Drum rất tuyệt vời! Mong những video tiếp theo của bạn.

[@jessesimon2824]

Anika, this is one of my favorite songs from you to date. Amazing drums, great dynamics, and story telling. Loved the different sections, and how they all flowed so well together. Well done!!!

[@tomsblood1]

You are amazing Lady. The low - maybe middle tunned snare, cymbals, beautiful sound. Excellent fills...

[@giorez]

This made me cry. It's amazing the way you put your soul into what you're playing. thank you for this awesome song.

[@ThomasBahn-sm2kk]

Danke für diese wunderschöne Musik

[@flamingzen777]

Holy crap!!! That 7/8 timing you have is the definition of flawless, wow, freakin EPIC!!!

[@Fos3tex]

All of it mental too! Being able to deviate from the time, but within the time, and know exactly where you are.

[@drumlife4442]

YEAH ! You're right dude. My god this is disturbing !

[@indude1]

Passion unlimited on the drums. A true entertainment Joy.Anika is top of favourites.

[@anykmusic]

Thank you! 🙏🙏

[@davybarbosa6306]

When i hear and see you playing i feel so great. No words to describe how admire you. Thank you.

[@jeoffreyjungbauer5360]

You said it!!! Me too!!! She inspired me to start drumming professionally again at 46 years old. Amazing and beautiful music. That is all I can say. She always takes my breath away!

[@fedeurquiza2767]

Dios mio la verdad que sos increíble Anika este Vídeo clip ya lo he visto millones de veces...sos indiscutible, para mi gusto de todas las mujeres que he visto x KZbin a nivel interacional sos indescriptible a nivel musical, sos Anika!! sos tu estilo!! MUCHAS GRACIAS X COMPARTIR TODO!! SALUDOS DE SAN LUIA ARGENTINA

[@Lukasmusic91]

DAMN!!!!! You and Benny Greb are my favorite drummers!! And you´re both from Germany!! How awesome is that?!?! That song just my made heart beat so fast!! And i felt such a joy! I absolutley love your sound and your Style! Seeing/hearing you play makes me happy. It really does!

[@Vernoflyer]

I'm pretty sure Benny Greb was one of her instructors.

[@andreasbreitwieser1449]

Martin Gaiberger, Claus Hessler und Jost Nickel. Also she studied at Popakademie Mannheim with Thomas Ludwig and Udo Dahmen

[@AshleyGalvan]

Same! Haha

[@patitatitatitatitona]

they are two of my favourite drummers too!!

[@TheNickelDrummer]

I fel the same way after I heard her tune Chary Life. ;)

[@scottlarson9348]

She's a beast on the kit. Rock on Lady. Hats off to ya.

[@ofermashiach4519]

You gotta love that "it's-as-easy-as-chewing-bubble-gum" expression when she does her thing. Yet another outstanding performance.

[@vladimiraspurkinas284]

Просто,нет слов!!!!!Это,-Космос!!!!Отнялся дар речи!!!!Брависсимо!!!!👏👏👏

[@danieljosedreher8905]

muito top uma grande baterista , tem que vir pro brasil fazer workshop . parabens Anika...

[@rubinhobarbeiro3172]

Tem mesmo mano, ela é outro nível slc 😐

[@jottajunior6655]

Daniel Jose Dreher tem quer vir rápido pra cá

[@marcoszog]

Verdade!

[@NATIVO271275]

é...vaiii anitaa vaii

[@AminadabeDrummer]

Meu sonho, ver um work dela de pertinho. Manda bem demais!!!

[@SinnGread]

seriously my favorite drummer currently... just everything it placed so well !

[@sirosvaziri]

Setting the bar insanely high once again, Anika. The drumming, the production and the music is just all at a whole different level. Gonna be jamming some of those fills today! 🤘

[@borneotacuba.9274]

No me cnaso de darle LIKE!! A Anika Toca genial. M gusta si tecnica su precision,su entrega su intensidad Y con la passion con la cual ella. Toca.

[@Jerseab0y]

Great job Anika! Love the drum licks.

[@jespersommer6369]

Favorit female drummer. 👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@timothydavis3348]

This girl is the new age Steve Gadd, her touch is so special.

[@AlineSouzaBatera]

She is great. What musicality. I admire each video. I'm a fan.

[@LanceCampeau]

You've just got to love that German precision...

[@felixgarstka]

true

[@Fukose]

@@mattjorgensen2267 nonsense

[@dunkel-zombi_fiziert-heit]

beeeeeeep, stereotypes.. there is no specific "german precision".. thats crap.

[@ytwhite5930]

HOLY CRAP! You make it look so easy,Anika... Maybe because IT IS so easy...You are an inspiration!

[@kjemradio]

Fantastic song Anika! Keep up the great work!!!

[@CameronFleury]

MAN! It gets better with each video! Bang up job.

[@louislestner]

Wow fantastic performance once again, you're a wicked drummer! Love the way you play!

[@francemirbarradeoliveira5298]

extremely precision and perfect exibition on drums!!!!

[@filippegomes4143]

Maravilhosa! Toca muito! Eu gostaria de ter uma pegada assim.

[@jesuis4167]

A real symphony. I plunge into your world with joy and delight. Unlike many drummers virtuosos but without soul, your mastery allows you to go beyond the technique to transport us. You are a marvel.

[@RTDoxMusic]

AMAZING!!!

[@zapputopia6383]

Best female drummer I've ever seen and heard!

[@TheStudioDrummer]

It's always a pleasure to see and hear new music from you. Best Wishes!

[@ВладимирЛобынцев-ъ9к]

Aerobatics!!!!! Fascinating, no words!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MaxOliver]

Hi anika nilles, how are you? My name is Maxwell I live in Brazil. I have a baby of 7 months and since his first days of life he is paralyzed watching his pikalar video. When he is playing with something else and I put his video, he stops everything and focuses his attention on television. I am a drummer too and I have been trying to instill him into being a drummer as well. But the funny thing is that he can not focus his attention on any other video, just the pikalar. I am your fan, congratulations on your work and it will be a pleasure to have this message answered.

[@DrIIGerMusic]

Max Oliver beautiful. thx for sharing

[@inderajaya]

Coz anika was talked heart to heart w/ ur baby dude 🤙🏻

[@robertsalanon2909]

c·est très bien ,j· apprécie...Grace à KZbin,on découvre pas mal de Batteurs qui sont de três bon niveau ...comme toi ...A+

[@stromghouls]

snare drum is starphonic 6x14 seamless aluminum. it is a thin 1.2mm seamless shell and it sound friggin good. only drum geeks know this, but tama drums have participated in the past at drum events called snare drums olympics, and they have won 2 times. first time was with the starcassic g maple 6x14 snare and second time with the starphonic bell brass 6x14. i think the starphonic line is very good. 6x14 size is very versatile. has crack, depth and power.

[@ricardoorellana4150]

Muy bien super..!!! Profesional....!!!

[@Biarocco_]

QUEEN!!!!!!!

[@dannyo.albacoelho4402]

saludos desde tachira venezuela excelente trabajo, bendiciones para ti.

[@TheKays]

Always a pleasure to see you play! Amazing job :)

[@dianecandoflamtaps3688]

WTH?? 185 dislikes! As they sit in their mommies basement giving thumbs down to Anika Nilles amazing videos they’re wondering why they suck at life! Lol Anika your drumming inspires me to never give up and continue my lifetime passion of drumming!! Thanks!! 👍

[@fivenight]

Thank you!

[@robertsalanon2909]

je reviens te voir et j·écoute ....Classe.....

[@WillianColombari]

beatiful!

[@jumpinjojo]

Willian Colombari buttfull.

[@toto579975]

Love it! Please come to London! The drummer community would love to see you!

[@hovsepkrim2781]

i wish i wasnt high right now and could fathom your time signatures.

[@airbrushdrum]

I love this drummer!

[@jonathanmiranda9662]

Anika Let's go Brazil. Workshop, pliz 😭

[@mikekoehljr]

Anika has taken over my favorite drummer spot! Her feel and independence are outrageous. She makes me feel like a rookie drummer and I love it!

[@tyronejefforeillyramirez7961]

My favorite drummer too. I've been playing since 1975 and her style is so unique and uncopyable.

[@michaelbibby911]

The best mix of style, skill, heart, groove...... Not my favourite female drummer ...... my favourite drummer. Great songs which aren't over stuffed with technical bits until there tired and dull. Technical with heart and groove. Genuinely moved by the tracks!

[@mawiaquino2561]

Every note, everytime she hits that snare,tomtom, or cymbals, so CLEAR!! This is one of the best covers Anika made and one of my favorites. Your my biggest FAN!!!

[@justiedrumiary]

I LOVE YOU ANIKA

[@jumpinjojo]

iiwa king I think she's into chicks.

[@pascalnouar6913]

très belle prestation d'ensemble une batteuse top niveau

[@danidoich]

you didn't raise your leg at the end of the song !! what happened?! I love the song !! I love the drum set !!

[@jumpinjojo]

Dani Deutsch She didn't have gas during the recording session.

[@Biarocco_]

LOL! That's true

[@pierrevoyard9709]

Juste un mot, non deux ! Grand Bravo ! Je vous suis de temps à autre et à perte de vue et aujourd'hui enfin, vous vous exprimez non seulement avec vos baguettes mais avec votre corps et vos expressions. Vos breaks transparaissent et modifient vos expressions et votre visage... Étonnant mais vous ressemblez de plus en plus à un batteur !

[@alihamid5455]

Now this too cold, funky YES ,but brite, uplifting, love the grove Great drumming , YES

[@wilberthmercadoulloa5263]

Que lindo sonido de la batería!! ❤

[@lildripdrop42]

my teacher is anika i love you my favorite drummer

[@thomobrien1854]

Anika .. pure magic on the kit .. you have a great sounding kit as well. That snare is killer! .. love your stuff 😊

[@GuillemJA]

omg that bass mmmmm....

[@warrenjones3022]

WOW THAT WOMEN CAN PLAY!!

[@michaelathlan]

Un plaisir absolu !!!!!!

[@orriHirro]

Guys... did you feel that?

[@dogmoons]

She is brilliant Musicality, Chops, sensitivity, Innovative…… Just love her drumming

[@andiwijoyo7893]

who the hell put that thumb down?

[@camangoo]

Andi Wijoyo Mapex fanboy!

[@benflap9374]

Andi Wijoyo Sorry, I just broke a few of them=p

[@MelsonChon]

People who doesnt can count this time signature

[@gilles31]

J'adore !!! Quelle technique ! Quelle approche… super BRAVO !!

[@BlueHeartttt7]

1 Dislike, - Mapex founder

[@ABreadlessDuck]

Dc drumfj Mapex lost something great. I might be a little bitter over that one, too. that said, I love what she's done here.

[@ryana6961]

It's all about which company supports you most. Mapex has been pouring a lot of resources into supporting guys like Halpern and Adler that push their metal vibe, marketing wise.

[@FloridaMan96]

can we just take a second to observe that her and matt garstka have almost the exact same endorsements?

[@FloridaMan96]

nah matt is tama and also meinl and vic firth

[@timothydavis3348]

Well, we all know the Mapex drums sounded better than these Tama so far. all her Tom parts are lost in these Tamas. She made the Mapex drums better, it was a better sound for her also. I predict she goes back to Mapex one day.

[@mattybeaniemusic6177]

Simply a percussionist with natural talent. Her music is unforgettable,

[@brandonabercrombie8658]

Its been a long time since I've been inspired by the way a drummer holds time this redheaded beast can out chop almost all the drummers headlining right now what finesse

[@MKYAlexander]

Thank you Anika for continuing to bring light into this darkening world.

[@blancjeanclaude603]

Magnifique super beautifull

[@Fabio-wk9sf]

wonderful song and most of all great playing

[@ericlaake2679]

absolutely in love ❤ also sowas von G-E-N-I-A-L. so toll, dass ich nichts anderes hoeren moechte. tausendfachen Dank, genuss pur ❤

[@mnemnoth]

Your Drumeo performance was Amazing! I listen to that track often and watch it.... Awesome!

[@mikehandyman1791]

She's one of kind and builds up to blow you away with her creative chops, amazing

[@liguinhapercussarei9963]

Massa bom gostei muito massa aqui e Brasil .!

[@klaus7227]

Pure great musicianship

[@dww8579]

The greatest part, which shows Anika's incredible musicality is that little 6 notes pattern first on Hihats at 3:29 - then on Tomtoms at 3:31 and then the best of it - on Snare / Tom at 3:34! Of course then we have small echo of it again at 3:38 Hihat. That is The Masterpiece Ladies and Gentlemen! Thank you for this Anika - pure pleasureness to here that.