Carl Palmer, mesmerizing driving 14 minute acapella thru Copeland's Fanfare Of The Common Man.

By chance I witnessed on 11 March 2018 this world-class epiphany by drummer Carl Palmer (Emerson, Lake & Palmer). He was mesmerizing like an Olympic gymnast, but with only two sticks and a foot drum to play Aaron Copland's masterpiece, "Fanfare For The Common Man." In Brubeck's classic "Take Five," Joe Morello plays acapella for 2", while Palmer's dramatic momentum builds and soars here for 14". Give him a few minutes to build his rhythm, and OMG.

[@rodhanson7112]

This MAN is ONE OF THE GREATEST DRUMMER'S EVER

[@ricochet696]

Carl Palmer is one of the best drummers I've ever heard.

[@ikofire1]

This man is in his 70s and blowing most men half his age away. He works hard to maintain these chops Carl Palmer is a consummate professional

[@bondgabebond4907]

70 is the new 50. Amazing to see Carl on the drums as energetic as when he and his band were together years ago.

[@MB-my5qu]

Amazing.!!! Carl Palmer is one of the best drummers of all time.

[@alexchristopher221]

Palmer is as much of an athlete as he is a musician.

[@stevebinning977]

It's exhausting just watching him. What a drummer!

[@fibboobbif]

He still is a monster drummer.

[@kenquinn7755]

Palmer and Neil Peart, two of the best drummers ever, yet Palmer doesn't even hit the top ten list on a lot of polls, very underrated.

[@rhondadiaz4605]

Brilliant drummer. ELP the greatest. R. I. P. Keith and Greg, sadly missed.

[@steely_Bob]

Amazing Mr. Palmer. This was 9 days before his 68th birthday. Miss Keith Emerson & Greg Lake. May they Rest In Peace. Thanks for the wonderful music.

[@NotTheBot]

INSPIRATIONAL!!!!!!

[@jimpalmer792]

Welcome back my friends, to the show that never ends, ladies and gentlemen, the IMMORTAL Carl Palmer !

[@danielvanstichel6077]

Come inside, come inside. I saw this show in May 74 in Brussels...Well over 3 hours!!! I was 15...

[@deppurple700]

HOLY SH&+ !!! CARL!!!? This man is a living legend and treasure to stoll have with us playing those damn drums like he was 20 years old God bless him you go Carl! You f-ing go

[@dewood9463]

His hand speed is incredible!

[@J3scribe]

Old man playing the drums... LIKE NO OTHER! He's 68 here. 68!!

[@lylesmith9547]

That ladies and gentlemen is why I’ve always considered Carl the best drummer in rock.I first heard him play when I was four years old in 1970 when I heard the first Emerson Lake and Palmer album I had to be a drummer from then on

[@eddiedominguez2052]

01 lmississippi john Hurt, on johnny Carson

[@bcdigiart141]

CARL IS MY DRUM GOD.... E.L.P. were my favorite BAND of all time... SO sad that Greg and Keith are gone.. .but, GREAT THAT CARL is keeping the music ALIVE...

[@johnclyne6350]

I have seen him twice both at small venues. My all time favorite percussionist! Everytime amazing with the sticks! He is very entertaining as well as humble. He signed my tour shirt & posed for a picture. He remarked that it was my third time seeing him perform? It was actually twice but of all the people he sees he remembered my face two years in a row.

[@ForceMaximus84]

Props to him carrying on. He looks like he still enjoys it.

[@MrFchank]

One of rock's all time great drummers!!

[@cometblazt]

Carl is one of the truly greatest of our time. ELP what a legacy

[@Leo-lt7kr]

Bravo from Italy! Great drummer!

[@AbnerMalady1]

WOW! I thought he was amazing in his twenties!!! Incredible!

[@Mach1Airspace]

Simply an amazing drummer.

[@enriccoll3908]

He plays as he's having two independent drumsticks in every hand. One of my favourite drummers!

[@rickbennett7135]

Still an incredible drummer!!

[@Leonecon]

Unbelievable stuff!! Truly amazing!!!

[@60s70s80sMusicFan]

Carl is a superb drummer.

[@maurosaija6113]

always great, the years go by and Carl is like good wine, it always gets better

[@timmotel5804]

I noticed how Carl checked his 2 sticks when he picked them up. There is always one stick that he, i , we use for left hand and right. i do this too. Wonderful and thanks. i've seen ELP 3 times with all three of them. First time was in 1974 in Albuquerque New Mexico (in 4 channel sound) when i was stationed in Clovis NM at Cannon AFB. I still have the "ELP" patch sewed on my old field jacket

[@terrysmith5396]

Incredible Carl! ELP

[@mirrortime]

This should have been played in The Royal Albert Hall. Unelieveable perfornace, I bow.

[@smithmann5616]

Jesus Carl what was in that water?! "Carl palmer there, c'mon!"

[@lobjohn58]

...a giant as always, great respect.

[@tuliofuzato]

Could someone tell me how old he was when he made this presentation? for me this is one of the greatest living drummers in the world. LOVE E.L.P. ----- I have said.

[@trya819]

68

[@XXXCRSPL]

Still tearing the drums up at his age Amazing!!

[@jlucasound]

Thank You, Andrew! Carl Palmer is one of THE GREATEST Drummers, in the Drummer's History of the World.

[@theothertroll]

Please 🤪

[@XXXCRSPL]

Without a Doubt he is

[@SurferDudeJimmy]

Could not agree more!!!!

[@geo4x4rox]

Had the pleasure, honor to see ELP 2x & Asia. Yes Carl is one of the worlds top percussionists. He inspired me in school. One concert, at the August Jam, Charlotte motor speedway, with the entire Peach label of fine Southern groups, (headline - the Allman brothers) ELP played just before. Works 1 had been released, Tarkus, the encore.

[@emlix1]

It's nice to see Carl drops almost as many sticks as I do. Seriously though, this is amazing.

[@pauld.1256]

Carl “The Machine” Palmer!!

[@institutfurtiefenwahrheit]

In deed... :-(

[@justingoulet9714]

Carl Palmer the most amazing Prog. drummer and showman Have seen him numerous times always delivers as a drummer myself . He always been an inspiration The master

[@giancarlofantuzzi5705]

the greatest living drummer! He's always been and still he is 👍👍👍

[@LassieLohan]

One of the best Drummers ever. Respekt.

[@ratamacueseven]

A Rhythmic Force to be always acknowledged !!!!!! Brilliant gentleman !!!

[@elp5000]

Never get tired of seeing The God Of Drummers play. Thanks for continuing the ELP Legacy Carl. Hope to see you live real soon..

[@musiclover9361]

I had 'Fanfare For The Common Man' played at my wedding. I wish it had been this version!

[@Vasily_dont_be_silly]

what a FORCE OF NATURE! I'm so glad he lives all the way through to the 2020's!!! Legend!!

[@Cryptosifu]

Probably the greatest drummer to have lived

[@northernlight4614]

Incredible!

[@janto1504]

Agree

[@Cryptosifu]

@Steve Zubal one of the best?

[@sbrawsm]

I loved you then. I even LOVE you more now! OMG, I can't explain how you make me feel - Carl. You bring back to when I was a kid. I LOVE YOU GUYS!

[@rodolfoperalta5180]

Glorious performance, the double kick part with the gongs and then the drum roll resembling live at Zurich 1970 is amazing

[@johnstevenson1062]

Watching the greatest of all TIME!!!!!

[@Bill_Bruford]

Still amazing.

[@bigelile07]

Thanks for the upload Andrew Schwartzman. Palmer is still killing it at 68 years old! Palmer is the most underrated drummer, EVER! I just Googled "greatest drummers of all time" and Rollingstone mag does't even have him in the top 100. Are you kidding me!? Modern Drummer has him ranked 41 out of 50 (they have Peart at 3) I will never understand why he is so underrated. IMO, it's Palmer and then Peart. If you wanna say Peart was the greatest, that is fine with me, but why isn't Palmer ever in the same conversation? Palmer's drum solo on "Welcome Back My Friends" - Karn Evil 9, is the greatest drum solo that I've ever heard. Oh well, we all have our opinions, even if they are wrong.

[@coachhannah2403]

smoke 14 - it’s OK, I don’t have Rolling Stone in the Top 100 rock and roll magazines, either...

[@patagualianmostly7437]

Seems "Prog Rock" is simply ignored by those self-opinionated inbreds.

[@frankkelly207]

I remember in 1977 Carl Palmer was rated no.1, followed by Phil Collins (to some people's disagreement), but this was purely something said by the then media, although not the Rolling Stone.

[@871185]

what was that magazine again?

[@sarahfish132]

Order should be Carl Palmer, Ginger Baker,John Bonham as #1, 2 and 3

[@alandmcleod5988]

Bloody AWESOME!

[@jimdukeproject]

I took my son to see him and tried to play up Carl as much as possible. My son said, "You said he was good, but you didn't say he was THAT GOOD!." I tried to tell him

[@randyduncan4004]

Goooodness that CPE. Carl Palmer Energy can't be beaten. Hitting em hard to.

[@randyduncan4004]

That cymbal bit was amazeballs.

[@wheelie63]

wish that the camera showed the band a bit.....i mean c'mon..........but i love how Carl's bass pedals SHAKE the whole room ! and the rest of the kit sounds huge too ............what a drummer !.........

[@danguee1]

Huh? This was almost entirely a drum solo! When it finally broke away from solo, they were shown...

[@wheelie63]

@@danguee1 okay , i'll grant you that Mr. Palmer is THE highlight here, but i would have liked at least one camera pan to the whole band in the first 4 minutes, i wanted to see what the guitar was doing........Palmer is awesome the rest of the way.........wb

[@vasantiago3038]

CP. . Drummer of the century. . .

[@srmjo]

This is fantastic, thank you for posting. I have to say that "a cappella" is a curious qualifier for a thunderous drum solo. Hard to imagine this glorious noise in a medieval chapel 😜

[@osiruskat]

Man, in a medieval chapel...that would sound amazing.

[@technomad1770]

Fuckin hell, the old boys still got it 🤩👏👍.

[@garymesser8679]

Wow, Bravo!!! Incredible showman, legend, long live CP, Keith and Greg would be proud!

[@davidmay3852]

Always an excellent player. His passion for playing drums drives him to mix it up as well as keeping his signature riffs. He has inspired me to play since I saw him with ELP's performance at the California Jam. I saw his band live in a small venue in 2014. The force and Power in which he hit the drums was AMAZING! His exercise routine has served him well. Thank you Sir!

[@davidgammie1310]

Just absolutel brilliant.Such a joy to watch and listen to a brilliant talented Musician....

[@electriciants7927]

Dude is incredible!

[@zoso73]

As fresh as the drum track from the studio version 42 years ago.

[@calmosoft6627]

fantastic!!! R.I.P. Keith & Greg

[@Schelby.Lo1]

This man! The hell of a Drummer! Holy Christ! Love you, Carl! 🎇✨

[@KennethP55]

Thanks for the upload! I saw him in New Hampshire last October and it was great! He played this and rocked it!

[@kendalllaughon9664]

Talk about excelling!!!?Blow me away....Carl!! 💘💘💘💘 Superb Thank you God for ELP

[@gregoryjimijames8640]

Thanks for posting truly a magnificent drummer. I like the way he expresses himself with such direction . Subtleties and the powerful use of his technique in his hands absolutely amusing. And to think of all the places he has played his music. Thank you Carl Palmer.

[@scburkhardt8464]

Well that’s just the whole ‘hoe down’ on drum soloing ain’t it! Had a couple of ELP albums in my collection back in the day. Took an electronic music course at UW - Madison and learned about ring modulators because of ELP’s ‘Lucky Man’. Carl’s a joy! Thank you.

[@Crezelltree4261]

Carl, you still got it brother.Play on.

[@sbrawsm]

I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH!

[@bobhoffman5581]

WOW; JUST, WOW...

[@elpfanjahrling4668]

Amazing As Always !

[@saccola8780]

Hi Andrew, forgot to say thanks for sharing this video. I saw Carl exactly 2 weeks after you did & OMGosh...I was so amazed! I never had the fortune of seeing ELP nor Asia, so Carl was going to be my only chance to get a feel for what it might have been like to experience ELP. He did NOT disappoint!!!! Not sure if you belong to the ELP fan appreciation FB page that I do but you should post this video there if you do. I don't remember seeing it. I was most excited about hearing Carl do this song but in actuality, it was Trilogy that wiped me out. I fought back tears the whole song. Carl & his band are doing a very righteous job of paying homage to ELP. He drums with so much passion...but it was how often he smiles while playing that grabbed my heart. He obviously loves doing what he does best...drumming! He is (still) a drumming beast! Great video!!!!

[@walterricardocolonna7550]

He really is a legend in life. It is intact and with all the energy in an instrument that is not easy. I still remember the visit to Buenos Aires and the opportunity I had to marvel at the ELP live show. Congratulations Carl, more than justified the title of LEGACY

[@mossbones1]

Greatest drummer bar none there’s no comparison to anyone else

[@jimi1983]

Grande bellissimo. Non lo conoscevo così non immaginavo non sapevo. Video per caso e l'ho lasciato andare fino alla fine. Questo la dice tutta. Bravissimo rock on.

[@jdunlap6551]

Y’all remember what he said at the beginning this is their last song, he had already been playing for a hour or more. Nothing short of amazing. I saw him in Atl and his solo was over a hour and half into the show. They played another ten minutes after his solo.😱

[@joeybernard6911]

MAY HIM LIVE TO BE 120

[@jeffreydahlen2178]

What a real treat . Didn't even break a sweat !

[@michaelsweazey1102]

ELP has always been my favorite group, and I have seen Carl with his band four or five times now. I was skeptical of his most recent tour with the "reunion" of ELP on the screens. However, I highly recommend going to see the show when he books more dates this year! It was extremely well done!

[@Arlo360-Official]

Didn't realize just how good a drummer he is!

[@yogajedi3337]

He brought the legacy of Buddy Rich into his time. Don't know if any younger drummer today drums in this style.

[@haydeeavila5828]

I love you Carl!!!

[@mlinderict]

Saw EL&P live as one of my first concerts; probably the Works I tour, minus the orchestra (if I remember correctly). It was everything that my young mind could have hoped for. While there are comments on his "timekeeping," that didn't seem critical to ELP; his virtuosity was evident. He FIT! The show was awe inspiring and technically he was a match for the music being created. I dare anyone to listen to BSS, Tarkus, etc., and not be stunned into silence by the interplay of those three musicians.

[@deppurple700]

8 hear you brother i try my best to turn people on to them but they just dont understand whats being played and the time keeping and the changes in time the changes 8n 5he music of their songs and then to DO IT LIVE AND SOUND 98 % SAME AS THE ALBUM !!!

[@deppurple700]

I could go on and on Gregs God given natural voice mr Emersons crazy sounds that he invented himself imagine the hours spejt just fucking around after yhe rest of yhe band was long gone figureing all these sounds and solos never be anybody even close to these 3 genius's

[@royphillips7435]

My old mate Denis used to teach Karate, Carl was one of them ! Great drummer one of England's best..

[@truthmatters1950]

Freakish - I'm sure several laws of physics were broken in those 14 minutes. What a pro and gentleman!

[@Ebut191]

Great solo!! Amazing chops!! You can still hear the strong Buddy Rich influence in his solos.

[@stellapolanco6860]

Incredible !

[@luiseduardo_ear]

His style of playing is unique!

[@BigBillLucas]

Messy and erratic at times, but certainly unique

[@edljnehan2811]

Powerful man awesome musician blows Bonham Baker and Moon away

[@jamesalfaro3155]

“Maestro”, in the whole extension of those letters !!!

[@arthurhunt642]

Awesome!

[@ericredlefsen5554]

One of the very best. Lucky enough to meet him and talk to him on two different occasions. I miss the high toms, that was a big part of his sound in the peak years. How could he have gotten rid of the stainless steel kit?? Even though he wasn't going to play it live anymore, you would think he would want to have it around to play at home once in a while.

[@antoniolatrippa6339]

Sono ancora contento, e sono ancora qua, questo è importante...Un Gigante., per me migliore batterista di sempre.

[@juliandominique0912]

What a legend! 👏👏👏

[@heliodecastro9926]

Shake shake shake Mr. PALMER

[@samuelrosamusico]

Master!

[@ledorzejean-etienne3747]

True god, complete mastery of the whole kit and skill beyond common sense

[@XXXCRSPL]

His playing resembles buddies superb!!