Larnell Lewis Hears "Enter Sandman" For The First Time

[@OlcaytoCengiz]

Not quite sure which is more unbelievable: His extraordinary talent OR the fact that he never heard of Enter Sandman.

[@ezekielwriter2620]

I hadn't even heard of Enter Sandman until I was about 14, I guess it depends on the environment you're raised in, my parents were heavy reggae and RnB listeners so that's all I heard I was young.

[@Jon-ws9vh]

He probably heard it before but did not really pay attention tk it or cared to ask what the song was.

[@mileswhite5672]

Thats whats making the video

[@deadwinglullaby]

@@jasjrock6424 fucking yikes buddy

[@Miguel-wi7li]

@@jasjrock6424 calm down buddy

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Larnell: "That half time will get ya" Me, not a musician, never played drums in my life: "He's right that half time will get ya, people don't realize that."

[@B-kl8vj]

Such an underrateded comment! Sums up our culture today.

[@mandykitson7039]

v.funny

[@jbcolson1027]

Me, a musician and drummer... This comment made me laugh for real. That halftime will get ya. what's funny, is halftime isn't anything difficult.

[@kaladinstormblessed8790]

Believe it or not… that half time (more often than not) May regularly get you!

[@lappin6482]

👏🤣

[@99.8Survivor]

1st rule of Metal: I'll take more volume. 2nd rule of Metal: A little more volume. He had it nailed from the very beginning. :)

[@martymolloy6226]

Ahahahaha! This deserves way more likes!!!

[@JWL-UK]

Under-appreciated comment!

[@falconeer99]

Just give me all the volume

[@gtstangman96]

Nailed it!!!!

[@ettejackie]

Yeahh exactly that's how to enjoy music

[@marcelomoreira8578]

I'm 49 and I've never heard of someone who has not heard that song before. Being able to play it after listening to it ONCE is no short of MAGIC - what a GIGANTIC talent! Larnell is a legend!

[@dgilroy26]

He might have heard it in passing and not paid attention. Like if someone asked you about a popular 1991 song in a genre that you did not care about.

[@TaylorMadeCori]

I'm that someone. Church girl, heavy into R&B, Gospel, and Jazz, I did not venture further. I had heard of the group, but never heard this song until I was in my 40s. But once I did?? Ok. It was insta-love. This song stays in rotation for me...

[@Lee-d2m5r]

I'd like to see a drummer try blast beats from like a death metal band like deicide or something

[@midgesmoot1739]

“Still open hihats, okay” - Best Lars summary I’ve ever heard.

[@somerandomarmydude]

A lot of metal drummers do that.

[@vendavalstudio]

ahhahaha... genious.

[@jjlwis]

AHAHAHA omg hahaha oh Lord... = D

[@billdemartini9324]

Always on the upcrashes

[@helgaperez]

Hahaha 🤣

[@tSp289]

There's something just really satisfying about watching people who're really good at what they do.

[@ParitoshPotukuchi]

I guess there is so much more clarity in thought that it is almost like a good teacher explaining stuff! There are no confusions.

[@vincentconstant3768]

The "right" feeling. Like this last sentence.

[@daniel8845]

yep, agreed! it makes me really happy!!

[@grhn5960]

yes, that's right. Their acts also are like an explanation about their knowlodge. if you undestand what i mean.

[@paulfinn8871]

who're......you just invented a word....

[@atomknight8361]

"I'll take more volume" is the correct thing to say when listening to Metallica. He really is a natural

[@kandsexplorers]

"Ill take more volume".....damn right

[@shaunkoms3951]

Natural with probably thousands of hours of dedication to his craft

[@Written...]

YOUR COMMENT IS FUCKING AWESOME JESUS.... Im a HUGE hip hop head, but about a year ago i heard metallica "Frayed Ends Of Sanity" and lets be honest... You and I both know, that my fuckin head exploded cuh... That shit was so fire, im a fat titty boy and i still be walkin around my house making the girl and the kids nervous because im on that rock and roll stuff. Shit hits harder than anything I ever heard brother! More volume for sure please, and thanks!

[@alfonsoprado2884]

XD!!!

[@joshuacrumley2031]

I was about to say the same thing. Was 6 days late, lol

[@razerbladerobertson]

I dont speak Drum but the ability for this man to make me appreciate the intricacies of a song Ive heard a million times but never understood at this level baffle me. Kudos monsieur.

[@RandyLittleStudios]

I know, right?

[@au1317]

I can understand Drum, but I can't speak or read it

[@ACGreviews]

This is what happens when talent skips about 1 million people and then smashes itself into the soul of a dude who likes to bang on shit. Good on him. Incredible stuff

[@Lestakeo]

I've been finding you commenting on different channels I follow recently. Weird how youtube is so vast yet so small sometimes. Always a pleasure finding you in the wild away from your own vids !

[@larsscholz3762]

"a dude who likes to bang on shit"... yeah, that's a fitting description, I think. Maybe a bit of an understatement... but fitting :-)

[@robertrazo7352]

A dude who likes to bang on shit...😂😂😂😂

[@TheTamrielDrunkard]

When one dude works harder than the other million who didn't work nearly as hard.

[@singleproppilot]

Talent, schmalent. Hard work and dedication to perfection of one’s craft take a person way farther than talent ever will.

[@Rowgue51]

I love how he's doing his run through and says "oh I"m gonna miss that", and sure enough he misses it. Man knows his shit so well he knows exactly what's going to trip him up.

[@DHSDunner]

*Mission failed succesfully*

[@fetoruma123]

Dude spoilers

[@neurflerat2693]

@@fetoruma123 then dont read the comments before watching 4head

[@Rowgue51]

@@fetoruma123 Who reads the comments before watching the video? That's not my fault.

[@fetoruma123]

It's a joke smh

[@nuberiffic]

"I'll take more volume" Well, he definitely has the right attitude for metal ;)

[@luisnunes2010]

|,,| 😁 |,,|

[@mathy0u]

When I heard that I almost fell in love

[@shreyanshroy7892]

Motorhead.......Lemmy wanted volume knobs at 15....lol😂😂😂

[@JorgeLourenco000]

Spot on

[@ahuman4386]

"...the numbers all go...to..11..."

[@CatalinaFOIA]

This proves that the drummer is the heartbeat of every great song EVER recorded/played. A drummer is worth their weight in gold! This was perfect!

[@El_coajo]

And bass bro

[@coppertopv365]

An Lars Sucks. This guy plays Much better.

[@taylormcc]

"Let me know in the comments how I'm doing" Dude, I've been listening to this song for like 30 years and I'm still not 100% on the lyrics and you want me to let you know how you're doing? You're doing great, Larnell. Just fabulous.

[@destree6348]

😂

[@oizukitom]

Thank you for this comment and copy that!

[@Nightmare71773]

PREACH

[@greendaleforever]

Don' feel bad brotha, I only RECENTLY found out that Snow White gets a namedrop 💀

[@RandyLittleStudios]

Your comment is total Gold. Yes Larnell, we will be glad to tell you how you’re doing when once we figure out what drum magic just happened.

[@petervandenhoogen37]

Every now and then, the youtube algorythm randomly throws an absolute gem my way.

[@hruaizelakisuke]

😂

[@richardthebeast]

Same. I have no idea how this came across my front page but I ain't complaining!

[@Demerrisk72]

Facts. I don't know how this ended up on my list... but I love it.

[@knuffsed4837]

same here, wow

[@Povilaz]

That's started to happen quite often for me.

[@pigxstix]

This guy is more than just the playing. His ability to understand the theory behind what he's hearing and recall and even anticipate shows he's not just a drummer but a complete musician. This is talent.

[@termonic2542]

Skill*

[@pigxstix]

@@termonic2542 Talent* Yes he possess skill; he plays skillfully. A skill is something that is learned and honed through practice. What I described is correctly called talent*. Talent is that which is a natural aptitude for something regardless of skill. Some have skills they have learned, but aren't necessarily talented. Others, like this drummer, have both as was my original point.

[@dawsondemontiney1247]

Exactly what I thought

[@video2000_TV]

that's very basic rhythmic talent though, you can train that from listening only

[@pigxstix]

@@video2000_TV That's pretty dismissive of this guy, seems to me his recollection alone is more than "very basic" - your memory must be insanely accurate.

[@CampbellHealy]

Natural talent. I don't care if it was in the older format. To be able to listen through and catch all those changes so quickly for such a long song. Fantastic

[@6henny443]

That song ain’t long and it’s 3 grooves a beginner can pick it up in a day but yeah spot on with these professional musicians playing through the song after just one listen

[@payre77]

Talent? All I see is a man who has spent countless hours mastering and perfecting his guitar skills. Counting beats, those don't come as talent, you need to do that actively. I hate how people just see result and label it as talent and don't account the countless hours spend on honing the skill. Ugh.

[@charluvsyou]

I am not a drummer by any stretch of the imagination, but there is something about watching someone who is passionate and gifted in their craft do their thing that is so mesmerizing

[@lorraineb682]

Check out Dirty Loops' drummer.

[@bp6837]

Ur mesmerizing

[@SlightyStuupid]

Bruh for real at 3:42 Like he knows whats good its insane.

[@peaner083]

@@bp6837 Ur SAD

[@bp6837]

@@peaner083 ur a weaner

[@sbcguitarist]

I wish that Drumeo had Larnell do this song with their current format, with him listening to a drumless part and coming up with it himself.

[@kierenmoore3236]

Right?! That would have been interesting!! lol

[@rotting-f0x]

Yes!

[@MyssBlewm]

Here's to hoping he returns with a new song in the future

[@jordyvanwinden]

Yes was thinking exactly the same. This is the first video i've seen in this format so was a bit surprised at first

[@carlos_herrera]

Yeah same, i'm like 'wait, he can hear the drums?'

[@DamonLaw]

Love how Larnell adapts so quickly not only to the pushy groove, but he almost immediately gets HEAVY METAL DRUMMER ANGRY FACE

[@mastermindenterpriseslimit7555]

How could he NOT turn into a werewolf, while listening to this? I JUST Now put my clothes back on and I've been listening to this, since i first heard it, easily 20years, or whatever year it came out

[@polluxtroy2010]

He is AMAZING!, My same thoughts, he even got the facial expressions of Metal too haha :-)

[@cubertmiso]

lmao. that guy is a gem. feed him metallica orion etc.

[@redacted5035]

@@mastermindenterpriseslimit7555 ...your clothes? Brb calling the police 🚓

[@arissusanto6278]

I live in Indonesia. I heard this song in 1993. So wierd that you heard this song for the first time in 2020. But you did it , Sir! You're a briliant drummer...!

[@danieldiaz9948]

My favorite part of these videos are how all these world-class drummers are always so nervous and think they’re bombing/disrespecting the original song, and then they just nail it with a little of their own flavor every time. So much talent and experience, so fun to watch. Love these

[@qfudgedoggy]

Yea. I've noticed that the true professionals, very talented musicians, who do this day in an day out are pretty humble, and smart.

[@easttennstudent]

Well said

[@340rps]

Yoyoka is about the same as she can listen to most songs 1 or 2 times ,sit down and nail it!

[@arieagung]

Because drums are about beat not tune, it can have millions way combinations to do it

[@TR13400]

My favorite part is how they always look so focused on the music it's as if the music is taking over their body it's gotta be a very spiritual experience

[@kleverson.iwatani]

Drumeo has to have a series of “Larnell Lewis hearing songs for the first time”. The creativity of this man is insane. Please, make more of this kind of stuff

[@c.r.blankenship9040]

Seconded

[@JamesDavis-ps6yy]

Definitely. Rush?

[@marcplante236]

Bill Bruford, Yes

[@thebeanbox14]

I don't care if it was 100% correctly matched, this man is an overflowing faucet of talent, I don't need to be a musician to see that. Incredible.

[@Kigoz4Life]

Autistic?

[@icorrectly]

@@Kigoz4Life Talented

[@salvadorsarpi9634]

100% is impressive and boring. this is impressive and fun!

[@riotambopata2772]

@@Kigoz4Life OK, I hadn't seen that, but just found out my son is autistic and now I need to see everything differently...

[@eggspanda2475]

he is literally a drum machine

[@stillhardrockin]

His wise words at the end should be a musician’s guide to playing! Super talented and great spirit.

[@godstriker8]

Larnell, 9 hours into listening through Metallica's discography: "Still open hi-hats, okay."

[@JGomezabino]

lmfao right???

[@HamptonSimon]

Hahahaha

[@mmst303]

Cmon its lars lol

[@eddominates]

So 1-2-3-4 again, OK

[@tomashofman723]

Stolen comment lol

[@Canuckvik]

Normal people: "Can you turn up the music?" Cool People: "I'll take more volume."

[@TyrannosavageRekt]

The phrasing really reminds me of the sort of language used by Fletcher in Whiplash. You can tell this guy comes from a background with formal, professional training.

[@linkslideways1495]

@@TyrannosavageRekt quite entertaining watching him read/memorize the drum beat. 🤘🏼

[@stonedalldayjedi533]

My music teacher in elementary school was so stern. If we were watching a movie and asked her to turn the volume up she would stare at us menacingly until we said "louder" instead of "up" lol

[@JustinTheGrey]

@@stonedalldayjedi533 "Can you turn louder the music?"

[@stonedalldayjedi533]

@@JustinTheGrey lol close. More like "would you raise the volume louder"

[@rickroll9086]

Fascinating to hear Sandman broken down by a musician while in the ‘listening’ phase....I’ve been ‘listening’ for 50 years, and I’m still just in the ‘that’s cool’ level of critical analysis.

[@blaster915]

You and me both brotha

[@tezar2]

Coz u are not musicians?

[@MeowComb]

@@tezar2 Literally what he said. Your comment is putting a hat on a hat. Which frankly it just looks silly to wear two hats.

[@triumphant39]

Tai Tai is one of those dudes that plays guitar a little but thinks that makes him yingwie malmsteen.

[@aviv6499]

Try repeat listens but just focusing on one layer; like listen through the track just concentrating on high hats or basslines. Good learning experience.

[@jakkdaniels6840]

Not a drummer, but I can appreciate this mans talent. Briefly met him a few years back - and did not know him at all, and have been following his career ever since. Thanks Drumeo for having Larnell on your channel.

[@An_Arbitrary_Miscellany]

"I'm assuming it's 1, 2, 3, 4?". Suddenly Larnell started to panic. That's not a time signature he's ever played before.

[@RDR7891]

😂

[@jimmybootz1277]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@crici.k]

lmaooo

[@Gabrol]

seriously tho, he wasnt talking about the time signature, right?

[@ferencs6788]

@@Gabrol What else would he be talking about?

[@nathanfairbairn]

Damn, this is one intensely likeable dude (and an obviously world class musician).

[@RTMonitor]

Heck yeah he is 😁

[@Reptitude]

I can see he is writing the music in his head while listening to it. He doesn't hear music like a normal person, he visualizes it in his head.

[@RandyLittleStudios]

Agreed

[@jillchristensen5093]

I’m musically illiterate but I’m always fascinated when a musician explains what’s happing and uses gestures to illustrate. This guy seems like he’d be a good teacher.

[@philrobinson71]

He evidently is a good teacher. I’m a teacher and I’ve learnt by watching how he listens.

[@Marcus-wv6wm]

He actually teaches at a college near me, need some lessons from him

[@ocelotxp]

@@Marcus-wv6wm Lars could also use some lessons.........

[@RADSQUID123]

He's a music professor at Humber College in Toronto

[@hojer104]

I’m not sure how I ended up here, but I’m glad I found it. Larnell’s positivity, knowledge, and focus on his craft are pretty incredible.

[@leo_bingham]

Hearing him remark about so many hits being on the upbeat I’m reminded of how Flemming Rasmussen asked Lars Ulrich why he always started on an upbeat and Lars’ response was “What the fuck is an upbeat?”

[@FitzyyLives]

you're joking XDXDXD

[@rams81rule]

@@FitzyyLives nope. Lars had virtually no musical background before linking up with James. Flemming and Cliff were who taught him theory which happened during the recording of Ride The Lightning

[@ChucksterOLove]

LOL!! 😆

[@zklakay8509]

LMAO 🤣🤣🤣

[@erkinsagroglu4535]

Ahahahahahahaha

[@psfilmsbob]

Can we get Larnell back for the drumless track version like the later videos? I need to see him just make up something and still somehow nail it precisely.

[@emaheiwa8174]

Yes please ❤

[@jeremykingston7615]

THIS.

[@DollHair]

do it

[@OJ-2-T0N3]

That’s what I was looking for 😢

[@vanillathunder3024]

Agreed…I like the drum less tracks where the musicians improvise.

[@robertanderson1043]

What a likable guy. Incredibly talented, wicked smart, humble, and a big heart.

[@mazzin99]

@Juztin Kredible hahahaha

[@brandonbock4763]

Wicket smart. Lmao

[@RandyLittleStudios]

Well said Robert.

[@behonestwitheverythingande6833]

This man is a great music teacher. "Don't worry if you only play one style, open your ears and listen, and give it a try".

[@Jo-id9zm]

He claims he’s not metal but then goes right ahead and says: “I’ll take more volume”. That’s a pretty metal way to say a pretty metal thing.

[@alondor8157]

He had an epic headbang going on for a bit too. He's feeling it. :)

[@EmmanuelHaque]

I agree lol

[@thomashalley7258]

You gotta crank it with how the guitars over power a bit.

[@paulturnet4572]

He isn't "metal " a whole lot of people "aren't ", I'm not,....don't let it "bother you so much ", all that should matter is that "you like it" ....."CONTINUE BANGIN' YOUR HEAD"

[@DrewTheGnomeOfficial]

Hahaha

[@JonDenton]

Why did it take KZbin 6 days to recommend this to me? I'll take more volume please

[@jumpsliding]

so it recommends this to everyone? nice

[@tylergear5834]

5 days*

[@tylergear5834]

@@cobyg419 system of down?????????

[@skraz0r]

6-day gang!

[@eddiejravannen]

I'll take all the volume!

[@GhostDrummer]

I love when he keeps saying “right”, like he is in total agreement as to the arrangement of the entire song. Great musician!!!!!

[@JASONJ88]

He's completely bored of the whole song lol

[@thebankchanneltv]

“Oh ok right white people music ok”

[@elbolegoya]

Yeah he gets the feel of the song and actually knows how to react.

[@KingDavid314]

@@JASONJ88 no he's not bored, he was in the zone. He was in sync with the song. Then when he did the drum solo he went even deeper in the zone.

[@JASONJ88]

@@KingDavid314 no not at all. And when he was listening to the song he was bored. He enjoyed playing his version of it thou like anyone else with his talent would.

[@TinS1108]

I can't find words to describe how happy I feel when, during the active listening, he does the hand gesture of "hitting the cymbals" with that face of "is this going to be right?". What a nice (and super talented) guy

[@antoniorios3856]

Some musicians get to a level where music becomes their second language. Him describing the drums before even playing was impressive.

[@Mellovici]

i was thinking the same thing!

[@matteodigallo561]

because music has rules and studying it enough you can guess what will be the best way to continue based on what they just heard

[@DantePowell]

what a power it must be to posses.

[@RKWDBMX]

a musician hears music way differently than the average listener

[@DrClownPhD]

@@RKWDBMX Lol what

[@kaserauction7667]

Huge shout out to the sound person that set up the microphones. Everything is so crisp and clear.

[@JasonH17]

You have to be a sound guy.. lol

[@DaveMarket]

I’m a guitar player And even I noticed how awesome that snare sounds

[@paulwilliams73]

the "set up" is grade school, but the prosses of "crisp and clear" maybe judgemental and an art form, (I find the hi-hat a little to much in your face not within the set)

[@Matt_K]

This guy is ridiculous, such a good ear and memory for music. Uber talented. It's refreshing to see someone like him in action.

[@asahutchinsonsuckslittledi1056]

Yeah I know auto-tunes needed because we got talent on loan from God

[@michaelpeck5547]

....and he's humble through the entire process. What a likeable person.

[@illuvius32]

I love him hitting the sizzler at 13:06. Realizing that the vocals are front and center and the dynamics are super low, he chose the quiet, hissy feel for the beat accent. Just wild how talented this dude is.

[@atirado91]

I love how in the listening Larnell's eyes are wide open, processing the info. Then when he's playing, he looks half asleep. He is completely in the music at that point. Epic.

[@LaynieFingers]

Yes! Almost as if he was forgetting to use his eyes, because they weren't relevant anymore! Watching this was so beautiful... I love Metallica's early music. I just told my husband that I feel like it grabs me by the lizard brain and drags me along on an adventure. Watching someone else going on the adventure was very satisfying!

[@wurzella1]

It's like he's not learning a particular song, he's completely dissecting Lars' drumming style in his head in a few minutes and ends up just knowing what will come next in the tune. Amazing.

[@FyreWulff]

Yep. And you basically have to have that skill when playing for a jazz band. It's sink or swim.

[@mulph7738]

Well. Lars s playing aint very intelligent. Its straight on. Aggro style.

[@miaschu8175]

Not true. That was a fantastic set.

[@sharongregory4464]

Agreed! For people who don't realize it, music is very mathematical. He totally understands form.

[@SteveGriendling]

yep. you can just see in his eyes and overall facial expressions how he's deconstructing the overall structure from start to finish and compartmentalizing what strokes to use in each part of the song and how many measures comes easy because he's simultaneously digesting the overall structure. incredible ear.

[@erockrph]

I am a metal guitarist, and Metallica has been my favorite band since I was is grade school. I've listened to Enter Sandman well over a thousand times in my life. Watching this video and listening alongside Larnell was like experiencing this song through a fresh set of ears. To hear the perspective of a drummer, particularly one who does not play metal, was truly a wonderful journey for me. Thanks for putting this video up. It has brought me an immense amount of joy today.

[@indigenousunite4935]

I'm a drummer playing in a HC band and this one video actually made me better of a drummer after seeing it twice than the 10 years I've been playing.

[@nashvillan76]

Well said. I’m a drummer and have listened to this song as many times as you have and hearing him break it down like he did was incredible.

[@sethville9]

totally! I'm not even a drummer, jazz/pop trying to be classical pianist, lol. but it's just fascinating to me, watching this kind of thing. when someone who is so into music with all of their being and you're watching them sit around being into music, doesn't matter what genre it is. listening to music that you don't really know much about is really fun, imo.

[@pedromrod3]

I work in management and have had some whisperers in the workforce... I’m so worried next time I get a whisperer I’m gonna say, “I’ll take more volume”

[@RandyLittleStudios]

@erockrph totally feel the same way

[@nikolekallinowsky8859]

The charisma and talent of this man is out of this world

[@spikerbrad23]

I don't know what's more impressive, his musical abilities, or the fact he made it to adulthood WITHOUT hearing enter sandman

[@whosline07]

Especially as a premier drummer. I mean wtf, I feel like every drummer has heard Enter Sandman.

[@scipio2009]

Real talk, had it not been for being a wrestling fan watching ECW, or my brothers living with Rock Band/Guitar Hero for those years, I probably would've missed out on Enter Sandman too, tbh.

[@daddyssmokehousetv1501]

Hahaha you nailed it. Haha

[@paihobbes8680]

bravo! great reply. but we cannot always hear everything...I know, cause I only picked up on Snarky Puppy in 2019!!! really wished I had heard of Larnell years ago

[@stevekrolick181]

Love it, seeing such a diverse drummer play such a popular song and even throw a little of his own flair into it was so cool to listen to.

[@Max88188]

First thought: why is this on my feed? Second thought: who hasnt heard enter sandman? Third thought: 17 minutes well spent

[@BlackAdam52]

Same here.

[@PutinOnTheRitz]

Fourth thought: i'll take more volume

[@ctoyekoyah22]

My same exact thoughts!

[@WukongTheMonkeyKing]

Ditto

[@darelet]

Who hasn't heard enter sandman? I'd say many non-White people..

[@Me-wk7dz]

Important to understand, his ability to do this isn't just "Talent". It's the result of A LOT of training, education, and experience. He has knowledge about song structures and tendencies via music theory that most people don't, and is able to use that knowledge to understand a song much faster than an untrained person could.

[@terrence8059]

Now u talking music education 👍

[@RichardGuyver_ACCA_PM]

and passion

[@lykagonzales4152]

for certain

[@ShannonD_87]

Thanks Captain-fucking-obvious. There's one thing that you can't get from training and education and that's this guys swagger !

[@justenough2326]

thank you instant internet expert, I'd never have realised this

[@romanlegion5837]

I don’t know this guy (I don’t know a lot of musicians names don’t come for me) but his talent, the display of his education and attention to detail, he’s fucking insane. He’s worked hard to get to this point and you can see how he’s developed his process, he’s incredible. I still struggle sight reading as a musician much less having to transcribe a piece. That’s insane

[@marilyn8178]

This guy is a class act. Talented like nobody's business. Could watch him improvise for hours. And a lovely person to boot.

[@solarmaru49]

Brother looks like pele

[@patc2515]

Hell yeah this was great!

[@clarkhebert8660]

Just imagine if Metallica had a good drummer like this guy!

[@HectorMurrieta]

“Respect the music, respect the culture” Spoken like a profound thinker of music. Cheers!

[@fuzzyjedi]

He spends so much energy listening and then when he plays you can tell that he is concentrating on this. That’s the true sign of a quality musician, regardless of skill level.

[@DrBonely]

Words to live by.

[@mouloudo]

Still doesn't care to listen to radios or music out of his alley lol

[@powgramer]

@@mouloudo Don't have to listen, just respect.

[@mouloudo]

@Derek Frampton aKa 1PaPaD1 yeah I think the only way to have not heard it ever is to be very close minded about music and making it a point to not listen to rock or mainstream mediums.

[@brianking11882]

I don’t know much about music but this guy is clearly educated in the art and to watch him pick it apart and comprehend it is very intriguing

[@TheSlashnash]

👏with you

[@amathesaxylady]

Basically, he understands the importance of listening to something before trying to play it. This is actually something that a lot of musicians surprisingly don’t do! A lot of them rely on sheet music or chord charts, especially ones that play in function bands. And when they do listen, they only focus on their instrument rather than what all the instruments do. At least this is what many people have told me

[@jackd1582]

Yet he's never heard it .. .. clearly not that edumacated

[@johncourtney3295]

I love hearing his comments while he's listening for the first time. Never seen him drum before, but he comes off as a very perceptive and consummate professional. And he made this look easy. Think I'll search for more videos that include him.....

[@beane6426]

As someone who loves music, but isn’t himself musically inclined or knowledgeable about music theory, I will always marvel at the ability of musicians to just “get” a piece of music. I wish I could hear what they hear.

[@Chrissy-jp4jl]

Meanwhile : I can't remember a single beat or any single lyrics if a song isn't playing, even if it had just been played.

[@thunderballz74]

It's just practice,understanding beats,2/4 ,4/4..knowing Scales and a good ear. My late brother played guitar and could listen to a song a few times then sit down and play it. I would sit for hours and listen to him play. Great play my dude!!!

[@palantirgaming5559]

I would guess he's either been doing it since before he could walk or has extensive study in music. Going to music school or something similar can put those words in your head that help to describe the sounds and techniques used, once you can convert your thoughts to music, and music to thoughts, it changes your entire perspective on music.

[@pjelvis22]

You can If you really want to. Just have to learn to be into the process ☺️

[@mickavellian]

I can assure you DRUMMERS dont know how we do it.

[@TonGolem]

His active listening skills are so good, I wanna tell him my life story.

[@dannkod]

Try to communicate it using drums only :D

[@RÅNÇIÐ]

Me to, but I'm afraid he'd perfectly replicate my poor decisions in life. xD

[@MrSergioxD]

Best comment ever.

[@TonGolem]

@@TheRumpaliX Thanks mate!

[@TonGolem]

@@dannkod haha, that would be a sweet challenge!

[@ME-ys6vl]

"I'll take more volume" for some reason, is the most unique way I've heard of telling someone to turn up the volume. I don't know why that stood out to me so quickly in the video! haha

[@wheatthicks]

Not sure if you want a real answer or not. In case you do, musicians during sound check before a show will often ask the engineer at the mixing board for more volume in certain monitoring speakers (or in-ear monitors) and they'll do that by say things like "I'll take some more volume in the monitors".

[@xDamage69]

@@wheatthicks Thanks for sharing the knowledge !

[@garrettkajmowicz]

@Efren Rios I need more cowbell...

[@rdejaynes]

Dude, walked in, listened, nailed it. You remind me of one of my childhood friends who had no musical training his whole family can perfectly repeat back anything they hear on guitar piano drum and they have no training they just sit and do it. That is a god-given talent..you are money

[@TechniSean1]

"Oh I'm going to miss that" Channeling his inner Lars already, quick learner

[@OriginalMiztiki]

👏👏👏

[@ishmamahsan6802]

Underrated comment

[@anshulsingh7663]

Lmaooooo

[@BannedPhotoshop]

lmao

[@junge1605]

I'm usually not riding the Lars hate train, but this was fucking funny

[@Bandstand]

I really like this guy

[@Mile-long-list]

Same lol he seems like a great person and quite intelligent , clearly

[@MilciadesCastillo]

He's awesome! ❤️☺️

[@matthbva]

Hard not to.

[@anandr1385]

I second that

[@danieljodrey8863]

What's not to like?

[@leonkheric]

I love how he recognizes that the half-beat would mess him up, so he adapted the lines with high-hat fills to not loose track while keepin the half beat on the crashes. It ended up harder to perform than the original line, but for his mind work, the extra notes ended up helping him keep on track. A nice improvise perfect for a first-time performance. A true Genius.

[@jonathannicholson5675]

He crushed it! This is awesome! Thanks for the algorithm for hooking me up with this channel

[@spladam3845]

This dude is cool af. What a talent. Probably an amazing teacher as well.

[@aliciang7275]

right!!!! he's a prof at some of my friends' college and apparently he's super chill

[@haggistheman1525]

This dude is world class. His skill, his attitude. Man. Seems like a GREAT dude. Awesome job.

[@suprchickn7745]

I notice how he shows respect to Lars playing as well. Whether anyone knows or cares Lars IS a metal legend.

[@Figey_2022]

Agreed

[@lonewulfyamcha]

Waitress: 'How you doing with your beer?" Me: "I'll take more volume."

[@Wess-S]

10/10

[@rdInfantry]

🤣

[@faque192519]

🤣🤣

[@smeezer]

Barber: "How do you want your hair?" Me: "I'll take more volume"

[@johnnywlittle]

I’m just catching the beginning of this, but I love how as he’s listening. It looks more like a conversation he’s having with somebody. So essentially he’s having a conversation with the music which I think is pretty freaking cool.

[@TheMarkness]

*"Still open hi-hats, okay."* He unknowingly described Lars post 1991 :P

[@toxicab23]

I loled

[@alphablaq89]

@@toxicab23 i immediately chuckled lol

[@JohnnyF71]

Lol'd as well 😂

[@zatransis]

Lol. Had the same thought.

[@rendypradita4902]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kingmarsden]

The fact he can remember so much after listening to it only ONCE is remarkable. I can't even remember what I had for dinner last night.

[@squishy2229]

you're lucky, i can't even remember what i did five secs ago

[@emmalfal]

Lasagna and a Caesar salad. You filled up on rolls, though, and couldn't finish.

[@dcmonnie]

That’s nothing. I can’t remember how this sentence started

[@mattchu42069]

IQ. It's a amazing thing

[@martinj.hammersmith8512]

Cat food. It was cat food.

[@Jus10Giraffney]

Could honestly watch this man figure out or play to any song ever. His friendly demeanor coupled with his crushing talent/musical knowledge is just the perfect balance of peaceful and exciting

[@RandallTinfow]

Crushing is the right word. Hard to comprehend this level of talent.

[@somewero49]

Humble as hell too! His natural reactions were very fun to watch.

[@lykagonzales4152]

Exactly 😭

[@rodrigocazanova1407]

Sadly there’s almost none of those videos here… I’d love to see him try to doo this with One.

[@pfg72]

This bloke is so tight on time, it's amazing!!! If he's never heard the song before, and I have no reason to believe otherwise, then he's a proper genius!!! Cheers from Patagonia!!

[@phogue1]

As impressive as his knowledge and skill is, I'm even more impressed by his curiosity, appreciation, and respect for all kinds of music, and his desire to impart that enthusiasm to his audience. Well done.

[@BartleBy182]

Came for the music skills, stayed for the brilliant message at the end of the video. New follower now!

[@mauriciorosales1259]

Agreed, it’s clearly what differentiates a profesional, all business

[@elliottwideman641]

I never thought I could be so impressed by watching someone literally listen to a song

[@MomFearsMyMusic]

This.

[@wesdesigns1838]

Proof

[@lordw9609]

Correct! He was catching every detail

[@freedomajp]

Me too.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

Lost in Vegas has a cool channel where they review/react to all types of stuff.

[@Blake_Stone]

Yep, "I'll take more volume" is indeed the correct reaction to hearing Enter: Sandman for the first time.

[@NegusInParis01]

For every time

[@imlistening1137]

Oh, yeah! As loud as your ears can handle!

[@jenswestphal5962]

😂

[@misterfister8641]

@@imlistening1137 WHAT?!?!? Speak up!

[@dchadpage]

Or, "Can we turn the bass up?"

[@maplereef9433]

Didn't know Canada have a great drummer in the form of Larnell Lewis!!! Awesome, dude!!

[@LaughtersHouse]

He analyzed that like I plan out my trips around buffet tables.

[@arnkriegbaum]

haaa!

[@chrishoopengarner2940]

This statement made my day

[@YEYEBALL7]

😂😂😂👌🏽

[@robertknetsch2715]

This is a winner of the Internert comment

[@bollemesteren6583]

🤣🤣🤣🤣❤❤❤❤

[@kornfreak78]

"I'll take more volume" That is the correct response when listening to Metallica.

[@phoenixzohar]

Preach it brother!

[@Mr._Steal_Your_Squirrel]

Well said.

[@mikemoreno3271]

Fisticuffs

[@Gogeta0110]

So true, excellent comment

[@arielfetters5662]

If it's too loud, you're too old. :D

[@jdroofcleanpw]

I'm no musician, so I can't fully appreciate the difficulty of what he just did, but watching him download that entire song to his head after only listening to it once like Neo downloading Kung Fu from The Matrix is truly impressive.

[@CharlesWakefield]

My thought exactly.

[@joetroutt7425]

Me being a drummer usually only pays attention to the drums and the counts but this remembered the riffs also.

[@d.faroth]

xD i love this comparing xD

[@frankdalton483]

That was no joke. That dude is jacked in.

[@brianwest2775]

How many people can be told 10 names or a phone number and remember it 5 minutes later? How many dancers could replicate a 3 minute dance after seeing it once? There's more repetition in the drums but I can't imagine being able to listen and repeat something so complex after one exposure.

[@chuckrakis9109]

Man that being your second time hearing it FOR REAL…. MAAAAN, you got it. First time ever seeing you. Inspired man. You have an ear for what you do. GOD BLESS YOU

[@Weaveplease900]

Listening to him verbalize his thought processes is the most enjoyable part. I think he has just as much enjoyment dissecting the music as much as playing it. Brilliance unmatched...

[@rorylondon9534]

Larnell is one of the greatest drummers alive, and yes, agreed, listening to him verbalize his thought process is the best part. I've played this song hundreds of times, but hearing him dissect it made it feel new, again!

[@rcandrews4334]

During that whole thing, I thought that Larnell will crush this, and he does; I think the best comment is, 'This is why you don't mess with Jazz Musicians.' But I, too, found that part the most enjoyable.

[@couturij]

Definitely. I love hearing professionals verbalise their thoughts especially when they point out all those things I am blind (deaf) to.

[@kazgill9670]

no idea who this guy is nor how this video comes up on my suggested feed but holy crap i’m so glad it did. coolest video i’ve watched in a long time.

[@SquashDaBeef]

right behind you buddy., thanks YT algorithm

[@DrewAustinLA]

If you're interested in jazz, he is the drummer for Snarky Puppy. They're amazing. Lingus is an excellent intro song.

[@4everxan]

Watch the KZbin video :larnell Lewis hears song once and plays it perfectly.

[@mischadequeljoe4984]

Def recommend the video he did also for drumeo, that was great too

[@brianlindauer4084]

yep...no idea why or how either, but I was in awe of this guy breaking down the drums on his first listen, especially cause I don't know anything about drums! :)

[@emmittbrazille]

Anyone else love how he listens to the music like he's having a conversation???

[@litmuscheck]

Because that’s what music is. Communication. And he gets it.

[@Chrystal609]

I am in awe of his musical brain. People talk about emotional intelligence, this man has musical intelligence

[@Michael_Arguello]

Loved how he dissected it.

[@jurgenbretz2335]

I saw him the first time in this video and he's just phenomenal, that simple...👍

[@malloryg4251]

It's delightful. I love watching him process the song.

[@vladimirareizalondono1664]

Amazing!!! How great!!! How much feeling and how to play so hard, … these guys are designed to learn very fast … that ending was brutal.

[@itzybitzyspyder]

Seeing him critically dissect the structure of the song is amazing.

[@chiltleazcatzin]

Jedi Master

[@000-z8n]

Yeah, absolutely this

[@voxna]

Exactly ,true musical genius 😜

[@bradleypayne2495]

His playing is absolutely amazing, but his thinking out loud fascinates me.

[@Meatdevil]

Truly!

[@mxpwr4003]

As a guitarist , drummers are always such a mysterious and fascinating thing to watch perform

[@digitalgods5568]

If they ever tell you they wrote a song, don't be surprised if it's better than what you have been doin lately as well.

[@stuartho5193]

As a drummer, I say the same for guitarists. I couldn't even teach my 8 yr old kid how to play a damn ukulele. I'd love to learn how to play bass though.

[@Que934]

@@stuartho5193 same,Bass and Drumset are,”The balls of the band.”Basically they carry the rhythm

[@krod4278]

@@Que934 and guitar and vocals gives it the power?

[@nathanrichard4357]

@@krod4278 depends on the band. Listening to different kinds is music like Tool will give you a good idea of what instruments jobs are in normal music in 4/4.

[@fight2flyphoto]

As a fellow drummer, this was absolutely magical to watch, especially the active listening part. Obviously you're a true artist and master of your craft. Wonderful.

[@charlieskeens2375]

I agree I'm a drummer too but his talent is unbelievable

[@pasteurboris]

Not a drummer; I'm a bassist, but this was amazing! I absolutely loved the active listening too.

[@aswang7890]

couldn't agree with you more

[@doejohn7262]

I agree he and Johnny Muffet are different breeds....I try my beat to emulate them

[@Jackleber]

I'm not musically inclined. Can "normal" drummers pick up on songs like this (maybe after more than one listen obviously). How much is routine "rock beat" or whatever and how difficult is it to pick up on the fly?

[@captainleonardodivichi295]

I really enjoy seeing someone with the musical ear explain and experience where when how they hit the drums or notes . It’s cool .

[@Forever4God]

Absolutely love Larnell's humility, ease and just overall vibe. Such an amazing drummer enjoying the craft and sharing his knowledge. So laid back and it's easy to be drawn to him as he doesn't care about getting things wrong but enjoying the ride. Always great with his interpretations.

[@BlueZirnitra]

*rubs self down with baby oil* Oh yeah, keep up the sexy talk.

[@andrewashby6090]

He gives me “if Hannibal buress had a talent” vibes

[@xxdeserthunterxx2819]

@@andrewashby6090 lol me too

[@exequielvarela4960]

i agree with you, i was surfing the comments before writing the same, and you nailed the description of Larnell's attitude and devotion to this activity. I hope more people could see the ease and vibe on this video and get themselves inspired and change a little toward this

[@Stevelives13]

Incredible. I always assumed it took session drummers weeks to learn how to play for bands they're not a part of on tours. This guy has just shown how much on another level to ordinary (non musicians) they really are gifted.

[@Gerbbs]

Check out the "We like it Here" live album by Snarky Puppy, Larnell learned the entire set on a 7 hour flight to london.

[@leinadllerp]

calling it gifted is an insult - men spends million hours playing, studying, practicing. along comes a moron jo bro u so gifted...

[@hughjanus5093]

Drums are also one of the only instruments you can map out how to play in your head while listening to the track (if you are good). You don’t have to have the instrument to find chords, scales, melodies. You can tap on your leg to get the feel. At that point it becomes about experience and musical memory

[@paulbiner5437]

@@hughjanus5093 Absolutely. I am classically trained in piano over 20 years, but my true love is guitar, but I think drums are the most fun to jam than any other instrument, because you don't have to know what key you are in or frankly deal with melody at all. As long as you can count time signatures and you know what time to change them or add embellishments, you can essentially play any song without much practice at all. To be good at piano or guitar, you have to do that, AND THEN make sure you are in the right key, make sure your melodies are catchy, or atleast have an idea of music theory to hold your own, or you are just gonna sound bad and look really dumb.

[@strychnyne3530]

Metal isn't his style as well. So he doesn't have a background in it.

[@rayflanagan1519]

"Still open hi hats" You can pretty much stop worrying about ever closing those babies as far as daddy Lars is concerned.

[@ThePickledOnions]

🤣

[@profundisconfutatis8093]

You know I was going to say, welcome to metal

[@angellemons5125]

😂😂💦

[@codydorminey53]

rofl i noticed that too, i like his subtle critique like "oh..hes going to continue using high hats... weird"

[@CardboardSliver]

He's too drink to close his hats

[@christophederop5162]

OMG. Hearing for the first time and ready to play the song. Just unbelievable.

[@rs61434]

I cant tell if I'm more impressed by him recreating it or astounded that he's never heard it before...

[@LynnCochran71]

Same.

[@4bschaum]

as if haha. as a pro musician you have heard enter sandman before. i am willing to bet my dick on that. i guess its propably not his go to music to listen to tho

[@kaspersderlund5573]

How can you be sure you haven’t heard a song before, if you haven’t heard the song before?

[@kulebrero]

People in rural Mongolia have heard Enter Sandman. It’s as pop as metal gets. Should’ve gone for a less popular Metallica song.

[@pedroleandro9819]

@@kaspersderlund5573 i've never heard it before ... trust me. And y hear ALL kind of rock. I should assume to you that i didn't like Mettalica, so... that's why. But i can't deny that those guys are legends. Today i really like them. I was a rebbel teenager and i hated hear what everyone was hearing. I wanted to be the "different one" who know bands that anyone doesn't. AND I'M SORRY ABOUT MY ENGLISH... I'M NOT PRATICING MUCH.. i hpoe you understand what i wrote ^^

[@kellehm1]

I love that when he hits his groove he starts to sneer a bit. Very metal.

[@ezziboo]

It’s called “stank face”.

[@stephenjwarnecki2438]

Sneer!

[@davidhwang4221]

Me: Can't play the triangle. Him: Dissects and covers song after one play through. Mad respect.

[@gregothy9190]

There's actually a lot that goes into the triangle, it's one of the hardest auxiliary percussion instruments to play. It's a lot about tone, angle, and drawing out a pure tone (not to mention choosing the right size triangle).

[@johnnyroyal6404]

its the black album man

[@Zoomin69]

@@gregothy9190 one of the hardest.... No. Any amateur percussionist can play it with ease.

[@duskbrood1]

@@Zoomin69 It may be simple to play but the triangle can add a lot to any groove. At the end of the day percussion is all about amplifying the groove, empowering the beat, and giving the necessary space to the jam.

[@jamierobertson2018]

He must be a sea eagles fan lol joking mate and good luck in 2021.

[@mandelaturner2287]

Dunno how many times I've watched this, but I'm always amazed at seeing him listen to the song, then to start air drumming the parts he already kinda knew. The look in his eyes breaking the who song down

[@occ44]

There’s being good at your instrument, and then there’s people like this guy, who no doubt have full mastery, to the point where playing is as natural as breathing for them, always impressive and enjoyable to watch

[@ThrifterGuy]

Amen. I'm listening and to say I'm lost doesn't explain it at all. Lmao This guy is the truth.

[@NotNateDiaZ]

Yeah he somehow finds the time to just comfortably put his glasses back on the right way.. just... In between playing. No biggie..

[@-KMA-]

Just seems easy to him; love it

[@jerseylife8701]

The way he listens to music is amazing. And the fact that this isn’t his genre is so cool. There’s something so genuine about him reacting to music. I love this guy!

[@NunyaB1s]

Dude became my favorite drummer. He made a mistake but he predicted exactly where he would make that mistake. That takes a world class self-knowledge, and an open appreciation for the piece at play.

[@mrserdna6678]

when you play piano but your listening to metal

[@PawelLeszczynskipav]

Got to love it when a drummer notices harmonic modulations!