Anika Nilles - Pikalar [official video]

#anikanilles #drumming #nevell
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PIKALAR live Session here: • Anika Nilles / NEVELL ...
Pikalar is written by Anika Nilles
www.anikanilles.com
produced by Joachim Schneiss
video by Adam Haranghy
guitars - Joachim Schneiss
bass - Frank Itt
perscussion - Martin Verdonk
drums & keys - Anika Nilles
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FULL EQUIPMENT LIST
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Tama Star Bubinga
toms 12",10",16"
kick 20"X14"
starphonic snare 14"
big black steel side snare 14"
Meinl Cymbals
15" byzance dual hat
20" byzance extra dry crash
10" byzance extra dry splash
24" R&D byzance extra dry medium ride
20" byzance hammered crash
18" AN signature deep hat
18" Hihat Stack:
- hammered crash -Top
- extra dry thin crash -bottom
Beyerdynamic Microphones
kick---------------- D71c, D70d
sn 1 Top ---------M201
sn 2 Top----------M201
toms --------------D350
oh ------------------M840
rain hi hat ------M160
ride ---------------M930
2nd hihat ------M930
room ------------TG50d
Evans Drumheads
ec2
hd extra dry
onyx
onyx emad

[@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

[@jesusislord1634]

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

[@camelazo]

no ,girls cant drum

[@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.

[@akmiec]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 !

[@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.

[@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

[@baconfromhell666]

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

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@user-op]

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

[@mindscraped]

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

[@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! 🤘

[@RTDoxMusic]

AMAZING!!!

[@jamesblack7348]

Absolutely incredible player.. love watching her play.

[@SinnGread]

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

[@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.

[@timothydavis3348]

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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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. ;)

[@Jerseab0y]

Great job Anika! Love the drum licks.

[@Aristillus1]

Gotta love Anika's chops. And so happy to hear Mr Itt's bass again ♥️

[@andrealani]

So refreshing and inspirational! What a talent and completely serving the music! Bravo!!

[@louislestner]

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

[@ofermashiach4519]

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

[@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.

[@damiruhoda3255]

Dear god what a piece of heaven for my ears! Highest honors and respect from to you Anika. Thank you!

[@TheStudioDrummer]

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

[@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!

[@MrFitzgerald58]

Absolutely stunning, and brilliant playing!! What an amazing talent!

[@todds6048]

One of the coolest drummers to watch. I LOVE her style of playing.

[@Biarocco_]

QUEEN!!!!!!!

[@kjemradio]

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

[@john5619]

Thank you, you are one of my favorites to watch.....You really have it going and I wish you the best with your drumming...Thank you !

[@hernanlepera2447]

Really OUTSTANDING!! A pleasure to listen to. Rithmic, tasteful, creative, colourful, unpretentious drumming. The best around!

[@JoeReeceDrums]

Not only is the playing fantastic as usual, the video work is brilliant too, a very well put together video Anika!

[@filippegomes4143]

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

[@MaartenVanBloois]

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

[@harmonicsball89]

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

[@giannisklimis8913]

amazing drumming anika...unique style and fill!!!!

[@WillianColombari]

beatiful!

[@jumpinjojo]

Willian Colombari buttfull.

[@amomentsnotice]

Absolutely Love this genre of music, much respect, Jah Bless.

[@professorantoniofilho]

Thank you for the show!!!

[@fivenight]

Thank you!

[@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.

[@twicelucky9400]

Just love this musics and your drums groove and fills the skills amazing ...

[@LCGone]

I Love watching you play ...then close my eyes and just letting your beats cary me away..lol..Yep..you rock indeed!

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@driggerfireon5760]

Max Oliver beautiful. thx for sharing

[@inderajaya]

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

[@jeoffreyjungbauer5360]

She has been my absolute favorite drummer since I discovered her two years ago. Her music truly touches my soul like nothing else. Thank you Anika!!!

[@marcosantoniomaximodias6782]

This is my favorite track, Anika you are incredible, you sensibility and power, precision,thanks for your best work.

[@hovsepkrim2781]

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

[@justiedrumiary]

I LOVE YOU ANIKA

[@jumpinjojo]

iiwa king I think she's into chicks.

[@ThiagoSalesMix]

woooouuuuuu!!!!! speechless!!! top!

[@KyleTupperMusic]

This is so cool! The entire tune had me engaged and the playing is so crisp! Bravo!

[@TheKays]

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

[@alihamid5455]

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

[@mikehandyman1791]

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

[@TheCoolTubes]

...over and over again great... !!!

[@jonathanmiranda9662]

Anika Let's go Brazil. Workshop, pliz 😭

[@liguinhapercussarei9963]

gostei dessa cor amarelo massaa mim botou no bolso kkk

[@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

[@trentmcgee2567]

I can't get over how gorgeous her cymbals sound. Good God

[@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!

[@lildripdrop42]

my teacher is anika i love you my favorite drummer

[@synthrev848]

The groove that Frank Itt helps you bring in this album is amazing.

[@mauriciolambiasi]

Beautiful, incredible!!!!!

[@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

[@GuillemJA]

omg that bass mmmmm....

[@warrenjones3022]

WOW THAT WOMEN CAN PLAY!!

[@Wessathemessa]

Just when you think you're doing alright, someone like this makes you feel like a right plonka

[@HHGdrums]

awesome as always..... musical, tasteful, technically impressive, creative. you always hit all the bullet points

[@ngirroo]

Guys... did you feel that?

[@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

[@DeryaYaren]

Awesome, Awesome and Awesome!

[@twicelucky9400]

Speechless. Go girl!

[@dddavvv1]

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.

[@jeoffjungbauer8767]

I believe this has to be my favorite out of all of your songs, although it is HARD to choose. One of these years I am going to be brave enough to try to learn it! You are so inspirational.! Every time I am questioning or doubting myself, I watch your videos and I am suddenly super inspired to practice again!!!! Thank you!!!

[@anykmusic]

ooh, your comment makes me so happy. Thank you so much! 🙏Please try and learn it, nothing can go wrong. All the best to you! 🤗🤗

[@JC-mi8xb]

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

[@indude1]

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

[@anykmusic]

Thank you! 🙏🙏

[@jerrywisar4036]

Wooooo!!! amazing!

[@raiydrummer4292]

Oh my!!!😍😍❤

[@mrcleanmrclean]

Been following Anika for a few years, now. Love her style and how fresh it is. My 10 year old, drummer son also loves it!

[@CameronFleury]

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

[@hommerecorder7003]

einfach nur grossartig

[@matts9]

Technician and musicality all in one! Huge Fan here! You are fast becoming one of my all time favorite drummers!

[@michaelathlan]

Un plaisir absolu !!!!!!

[@69thedrummer]

So cool! Those choppy single strokes on the Tom Tom’s sound so nice and the auxiliary snare tucked between the floor Tom’s is something I haven’t seen much which is awesome. The cymbals/ drum tones sound so perfect! It’s like your really there when you listen to the video

[@jimrenshaw70]

Love! ❤!!!

[@MKYAlexander]

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

[@aknevv]

Passion, power, and prowess = perfection.

[@guathay]

Amazed... beautiful parradiddles and rolls. Simply AWESOME!

[@rioricardo]

as usual,, amazing

[@eberikbergh]

What a feeling it must be to be able to master this instrument as you Anika do. Love what I hear!

[@mineheadX1]

Anika always turns out a great performance, great dynamics, odd time, wicked chops. her choice in drums & cymbals is right-on as well.

[@princephan]

Fabulous works. Definitely my favorite hands down