Drum Teacher Reaction: ANIKA NILLES | Drumeo Festival 2020 (2021 Reaction)

[@anykmusic]

Haha! 😂 happy you liked what you have just heard! ✌🏻🔥 big hugs to you all guys! ❤️

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks for being awesome Anika! 🥁☕️💯🙌

[@jeoffjungbauer8767]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums I have a bunch of sheet music of her songs that she sent me. If you would like the transcriptions, I can email them to you. They are pretty crazy!!! You can also purchase them on her website.

[@adamhoward1947]

Incredible Anika!

[@adrianbird1964]

Did I just see the female equivalent of Gavin Harrison 😱

[@johnm9396]

awesome..

[@jeoffjungbauer8767]

Anika NIlles is my all-time favorite drummer right now, and I am so happy that you included her in your channel. I have the wonderful opportunity of being able to take Skype lessons from her, and she is truly amazing! Thank you!!! I love your channel BTW!!!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Jeoff! Yes I love her playing too. Fantastic :)

[@jeoffjungbauer8767]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums One thing I thought I should mention, that I have learned studying with her is that she does not use traditional rudiments in her music, but practices every possible accent combination in each subdivision- even and odd- so she can be free to listen and improvise while playing. In a sense, she is continually making up her own "rudiments", so to speak. Does that make sense? Very organic...

[@GregRusso]

Dude. Thank you. And a special thank you to Anika's parents for her existence. This is why I enjoy this channel. She is an absolute gem and, after a couple of videos on her KZbin channel, look forward to listening to her full catalog of music. Simply amazing. She is the definition of Super Drummer. I can't believe she writes all of the music. My mind is melting.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I have to say. I'm really enjoying the picks at the moment. This critical listening and editing together the vids is a treat. Can't wait to see what gets picked next!

[@MotoHeadS.F.]

One of the worlds finest if not the very best. And the level of musical knowledge and sheer talent is 2nd to none!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Unreal Jillian! AMAZING

[@blonep]

Anika is just AMAZING! I would love to see her live one day

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Me too Bruno!

[@waderichardson3342]

Drums , Coffee and Anika ! Awesome 😎 !! Always a pleasure to watch your channel . Great Girl Power

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks so much Wade!!

[@Chudlyfudly]

Man, I was browsing KZbin for more anika nilles videos as possibly my favourite drummer, and came across your video here. Your reaction after the first chorus just sums up my feelings to her music. (And then a thumbs up for the Flight of the Conchords clip)

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Wow, thank you!

[@respectfulremastersbymetal8336]

Holy crap, her dynamic control is amazing!

[@timrobinson9192]

Awesome to watch her playing, thanks to the picker, and to you for playing it. Ruddy wonderful! Huge thumbs pointing skyward! 👍👍👍👍👍☮☮☮

[@krenwregget7667]

She is a great musician and I enjoy listening to her play. The choices she makes in terms of phrasing and fills are perfect for the song.

[@darkodjuric8740]

Finally! I'm a big fan of her playing and composing.

[@drumsNmuscles]

Seeing this live at Drumeo Fest was beyond insane!! We watched performances by Chris Coleman, Anika Niles, Aquillies Priester, Horacio Hernandez, Tommy Igoe, Cindy Blackman Santana, Sput AND Ghost Note, Steve Smith AND Vital information, and JoJo Mayer with Nerve!! A true drummers dream and 2 of the most incredible days I've ever experienced!

[@nicholascrockettfilms]

Anika is fantastic. Her playing in "Synergy" is just incredibly tasty.

[@michaellambert8306]

What planet have I been living on? How have I never heard on Anika Nilles? Fantastic drummer!

[@gandalfdergraue1202]

Who is he to judge Anika's music and playing? Sounds like a 9th grader judging a professor. Sorry.

[@gSWG3R]

She's the queen of metric modulation.

[@lachlanrusin987]

Nice! I was gonna request her! She is a beast!

[@cgafken]

I love Anika’s playing, one of the best drummers on the scene today. I wondering if there was a general time frame that my paypal request will be filmed?

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I’m very behind Charlie. Will be out in 7-8 days. Sorry!

[@clauskohlmann9995]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums I know I should do a request at Patreon, but see this as a suggestion: the vf-jams episode with Benny Greb from Germany. He's on a Gavin-level with a ridiculous own attitude and a kind of naturally relaxed playing. And his Groove is not from this Planet-

[@Bonzoso21]

Happy to finally see an Anika reaction. She's been one of my favorite drummers for quite a few years now. I think I've watched her Alter Ego video 50 times for that nasty groove in there.

[@mschwieger]

Me , too! I went for this one, because it was live. And I dig the song.

[@intherapy1]

Love Anika, downloaded some of her drumless tracks a few years ago to work througg with my students. She is incredible, regardless of gender and musically is wonderfully unique

[@Dibulok]

Holy shit Anika! Best drumming I've heard in weeks! 😍

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

So good Simon

[@jason1888]

Was just about to comment on the snare sound when you paused it and said, "the drums sound gorgeous". Yep

[@springy-2112]

Wow ! respect due .. I've not been aware of this talented drummer But then I've not heard of 80% of your subjects. It's a real joy to be enlightened yet again. I think we both are in the same boat Andrew when it comes to not knowing( in depth) about a lot of genres of music .. So thank you once again and thanks to your patrons .. Peace and love brother 👍🏻☮❤

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Glad you dug it!

[@springy-2112]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums The mind boggles! how on earth did my comment get from England to New Zealand and liked and replied to in two minutes !! Technology is frightening when you're from the sixties ! 😲 Thanks again Sir 👍🏻☮❤

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

@@springy-2112 It's a tiny world now. Glad to be able to communicate with you :)

[@rayauclair2543]

She is absolutely AMAZING!!!

[@rubenspoolder3567]

man she is like a wizard in the movies during a cool scene where they are just casting spells left and right. like Dumbledore or Gandalf during a big scene. casting the most amazing spells with little to no effort (seemingly) totally in controle at all times. truly awesome in the literal sense of the word.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

100% Ruben

[@TwoandaHater]

continues to have the best sad old guy meme use.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

😂👌

[@normanwilmoth7404]

It's a must on his channel👍

[@markathey1510]

I love the intro. Flight of the Concord excellent show. So much subtle humor. I actually like all of their Music Video paradodys and appreciate the musicianship! The David Bowie spoof, absolutely genius. Have you noticed that Korg the Hulk Rock Beast in Thor Ragnarok sounds a bit like Murray? Check it out. Great video as always. 👏 P.s. the dry China and the heavy low end drum tuning, so tasteful and complimentary to her playing PLUS She is absolutely surgical in execution ! So impressive

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks so much Mark!!!

[@susannebass5503]

Beautiful is all I can say absolutely fantastic

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Glad you are enjoying this stuff Susanne!

[@tonymarshall8833]

LOVE IT A NICE CRISP SOUND

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Glad you like it Tony!

[@tonymarshall8833]

thanks andrew here is another little jem called voltage mv with junna @@AndrewRooneyDrums

[@iAlexRossi]

She's iconic! Hands down! Amazing drummer!

[@hypnosis4207]

Another great video reaction! We need a Ben Anderson reaction!!

[@travisdzenkiw84]

Great channel Mr Rooney! Top level women drummers, please have a look at Emmanuella Caplette playing PASIC 2018 you speak of high level drummers having head space, well she is no exception. A great example of pure comfort and the sticks are an extension of her body.

[@aztecaspacemonkey6502]

Woooow man ! Tasty hi-hats !

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes!

[@trafalgerdavis7839]

Fantastic drummer. Her sense of time of impeccable and great chops. I find the music a bit busy at times, but its hows off her skills.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Couldn't agree more! Lot's going on. She's really going for it :)

[@obzen33]

She is flat out amazing

[@fastfiddler1625]

Well this is my first exposure to her drumming. That was amazing.

[@EsDeib]

Anika rules. Glad to see her here.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Me too!

[@LUXXY1984]

That snare sound is delicious!

[@hypnosis4207]

Quick question... Does anybody know if that black headed drum is that snare/tom hybrid?

[@nathanmcintyre694]

Oh boy, the old man and jaws combo made my day 😂

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

GET EVERYONE OUT OF THE DAMN WATER!

[@justinwillms17]

Liked before the reaction because Anika is rad!

[@larseikind666]

Is that the Meinl Artist Concept Model hihat that she got made? If it is then congrats. It's the (second) best sounding hihat in the world! Oh. And I just read that she started playing the drums at the tender age of 26. That's pretty rare.

[@RalphBellairs]

Please react to Luana Dametto. She's the drummer with Brazilian death metal band Crypta. She recently released 2 drum playthroughs from their forthcoming debut album.

[@TreenighetMaranata]

Anika Nilles, so blessedly good drummer! And Lari Basilio is so blessedly good guitarist! I wish that they will play together some day!

[@Mboogie69]

Loving the Conchords inserts. Lol.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

HAHA Thanks Jeff!

[@Mboogie69]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums We named our little dog Murray because of the show. Great stuff

[@tylerbailey9329]

Kickass drumming aside, I happen to love the song she wrote and is playing here, "Mister", it's absolutely beautiful! I actually listen to it casually and not just when I stumble upon her videos.

[@robgas7507]

Great drummer and her selection of dry and splashy cymbals are on point. Killer chops and great pic. Greta makes me laugh every time also I have a female recommendation. sarah thawer will not disappoint

[@boneless9305]

A video just came out and would make a great reaction. Matt Greiner drum play through of ties that bind

[@danneu8]

Anika is so good.

[@ronaldluning4010]

There is a version with tabs. Mia Kayleigh ?on spelling, another female german drummer, a bit more reserved, covers " sound of musak, some dave weckle tune, a few originals. She hasn't posted in years.

[@kevbonett]

Killer chorus groove! And I still can't work out her fills... rhythmically or her choice of "voices" around the kit. Awesome.

[@sybentley6675]

I'm just wondering why she isn't washing up? ...... Kidding! amazing syncopation! Those tight quarter note lags etc and again , completely feeling the the piece . What a solid snare!

[@Mxulin]

You need to check out Led Zeppelin "Rock and Roll" live Knebworth. There's an weskme drum solo at the end! And the song is great!

[@lantzkeefer6]

I've never seen her before.im a little lost when taken out of the Metal genre.still an awesome drummer and the sound is the best I've heard maybe, nice

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Great to hear you trying something different! Nice

[@lantzkeefer6]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums I commented on a few more of your reactions, don't think you have seen them yet

[@dikroman83]

Definitely my favorite female drummer. She is straight filthy behind the kit and to add some icing on the cake she is gorgeous.

[@Luemm3l]

she is gonna be on your channel? Me all excite!

[@3peakamigos535]

you need to watch pikalar official video of hers! awesome stuff. goosebumps

[@user-oy7gz5bf2h]

Interesting feel. With such music, I'd expect her to be on top of the beat in certain parts. She seems to do the opposite and really lays back even while doing fast and intricate stuff.

[@twelvemonkeys8786]

Wow I've loved drummers for 40 years and never heard of her. This was exceptional... What band is she in

[@wikilcontainments]

She is German and plays with very good musicians. She writes her own songs (mostly) and because of her talent, blew us all away. On KZbin look up “Wild Boy”. All the other early stuff will come up. She is awesome. Nothing disappoints.

[@SockerConny80]

There are some really great progressive female drummers these days. Anika Nilles, Ronni Kaspi, Camille Bigeault, Senri Kawaguchi and many more.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Totally agree!

[@MrJB2183]

Please React to Senri Kawaguchi or Emmanuelle Caplette!!

[@worldtriper1956]

Level of dad jokes on this channel is just right :D

[@drsmith1231]

XD @3:25 ish, you ask if she made this music.. then she nods yes, in the video, as if answering back. So strange lol

[@aegirmeingott]

even she‘s not bavarian, she is excellent. every time i‘m amazed listening to this virtuosity. only: fantastic!

[@phildupuis1084]

oh what I would do to have drums that sound like that

[@twelvemonkeys8786]

Listen to Folk Song by Greenslade.. Unreal drumming.. Great band.

[@jwilaa]

Check out David Diepold. You can choose any video by the guy. He's Awsome in all of them. But if I would recommend one, it would be The foreboding impasse, or Kingborn. I think you will really enjoy? Greetings from (Norway) Philippines! Keep it up!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Jan!

[@nilomaiab]

3:09 ,, welcome

[@Engenification]

Finally 😉

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes Andreas!

[@Drumsholic]

This called tastyfull drumming!!❤️❤️❤️

[@jespersommer6369]

You are funny 👊👌 when can we see Gavin H again?

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

GREAT call! Long overdue

[@brostelio]

It's what a crystal ball would sound like if it could sing. Stunning.

[@mmatthews90]

Check out Camille Bigeault's performance of Damar. She's killer!

[@KillerwhaleTRX]

Know here from way back, damn she got better. This was one of the tastiest drum vid i have seen.....

[@kettvektor8037]

Greetings to Mats!

[@djtimos4172]

Hey Andrew, love your channel! I would love to see you react to Alex Bent from Trivium! He is an absolute machine! You should definitely check him out! 💯🥁

[@warren_r]

Anika loves her cymbals dry as a desert, which is not really my style. But man oh man, if there's anyone in the world you can trust to extract every last bit of goodness from those dry Meinls, it's her. Also, I'd say that one of her other big trademarks is to play a fill, then do an extra big cymbal hit + kick (or two) on the sixteenth note (or eighth) - after - "1". She does it a lot in this song. Very non-traditional, even in this prog-pop genre where creativity is the name of the game, but it adds a certain propulsion that's cool as heck. I can't think of any drummer that was doing this to such good effect before her.

[@jackpytleski7750]

Do the video of Matt McGuire Trap Nation 2016

[@cknewhouse4912]

she also writes her own music..

[@theskylie]

10:15 I hate to say it, but I think the reason for the disparity for so long had been a cultural thing. It took men a long time to be willing to accept and celebrate women in the music industry for their skills. Clearly, we are improving now, with your efforts being one of the most notable online, but there's still much work for fellas like you and I to elevate and showcase the ability of these female artists. This was a phenomenal, musical, dynamic track. Great work Anika Nilles :D

[@bigchunkybubbles]

Aww, Andrew! One shoe?

[@maurogarofolo7055]

Please, a reaction of "Sinergy" - Anika Nilles

[@BBEDrummerAK]

Somehow, some way, we need to see Anika and Larnell Lewis trade 4's! ....but the world would probably implode with too much deep pocket and heavy modulation. 😂 She's such a great drummer!!

[@kaynesantor8136]

Here's a few badass babes. Meytal Cohen, vicky fates, Kristina schiano, Kristina rybalchenko. Enjoy.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Great list Kayne!

[@kaynesantor8136]

They all mostly cover things, but meytal has her own band with originals. They're pretty cool. Anyway, it's fun to watch any of these gals.

[@jeoffjungbauer8767]

If you ever have a chance, try to play something by French female drummer, Camille Bigeaut! She is a former student of Gavin Harrison, and just as amazing! Check her out! Thanks!

[@jubeji100]

She is so Cool(e), man....!🤩

[@marcdesrosiers2871]

She also has an interesting grip !

[@smgoethe]

Might I suggest Meytal Cohen? Simply gorgeous, and hey, what a smile :-)

[@cheneyrobert]

Um Andrew, speaks a different language??? Um yeah.....she’s from Germania....so she speaks Germanian. Hey also KZbin gypped me....only increased 28 bpm and so far only 32 rudiments are working. Anyway gotta agree her kit sounds sick!!!!! The only problem was she ended way too soon 😜👏👏👏👏👏standing ovation here 👍🏻🥂

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks for clearing that up Robert! HAHA

[@cheneyrobert]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums no worries 😉 still waiting for the big Michelin Star ⭐️ reveal video. Rumours have it that your signature dish involves New Zealand 🇳🇿 wild boar 🐗 that you caught with your bare hands and that you recite passages from Life in the Time of Cholera in Spanish while you cook???? My theory remains that the whole “Spanish thing” is a pro-tools fraud. Take care. Your channel is awesome 😎

[@thewhorocks515]

Damn so tasteful.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Sure is!

[@Kuba2400]

Anika is great but you should check Ilan Rubin

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I hope a patron picks it Jacob! Need to get to him

[@matthewpoburyny5147]

The musical feeling reminds me of Joe Satriani :)

[@RedSinter]

Yoyoka doing Toto Rosanna slick...

[@dylanforrester3720]

this man NEEDS to react to Jesse Beahlers Thy Art playthroughs

[@baumi-metal9123]

Yep we germans love Anika. She can beat strange rhythms (in a good way)

[@lairenlakpammotilalsingh5199]

Very beautiful

[@wikilcontainments]

You don’t have to mansplain anything. We all know that she is a card carrying badass on the drums. I just wish that she will one day play with a vocalist. But I don’t think that will ever happen. She is doing fine doing what she is doing.

[@flosscal1]

Derek Rody ...check out brother

[@tomfiend86]

I've been hoping for a Derek Roddy video at some point

[@jackpytleski7750]

Notice how she points her forfinger

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Well spotted Jack!

[@VasilisZi]

“Krimh-Prototype”. Now you know your next reaction video. You ‘ll thank me later... 😉🤣