Larnell Lewis' EPIC Drum Solo

[@16CharlyV]

This dude is amazing. The cleanliness in his playing almost makes you forget this is improvised.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Insanely clean.

[@philippweisang]

Is this really improvised?

[@repairdepartment5918]

Yup. I thought the rim shots were a click track

[@MegaYoyo911]

Are you kidding me?! This is improv?!?!?!?!?!?!!!!!!!!!😱😱😱😱😱

[@micksta323]

@@DrumeoOfficial Improvised? Achilles, Agony and Ecstasy in Eight Parts by Manowar. Drum solo at 7:45. Released in 1992.

[@ThePoorBoy]

In an age where so many drummers are treating drums like a sport, Larnell treats drums like a musical instrument.

[@Dingdoddledingdingdang]

sport and music have a lot in common.

[@Johnbobon]

I agree. It's basically why I find Larnell's drumming intoxicating and Thomas Lang's to be lifeless noise.

[@ThePoorBoy]

@@Johnbobon Haha, I actually like Lang's playing most of the time. It's the endless gospel chops or blast beat guys I can't dig. Lol

[@Johnbobon]

@@ThePoorBoy I was a bit harsh. Thomas Lang obviously has ability far exceeding most. Far beyond me, no doubt.

[@ThePoorBoy]

@@Johnbobon But I still enjoy Larnell's playing more! Thomas is great, but Larnell is brilliant -- I think he may even possess some genius.

[@J0hn.R]

Saw “Larnell Lewis” clicked fast! No need to think about it

[@JonahtheDrummer]

Same

[@prince7206]

Yes of course

[@FenderBender]

Same here

[@devinbrewer8956]

That makes 46 of us

[@joaopauloramos1567]

HAHAHA Same! Larnell + 6 hours ago -> Click

[@moisesmusicmaker965]

Larnell is freaking awesome! but also props to the person who miced the set and mixed the audio, it sounds just beautiful!

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Thanks!

[@trollingfortruth5039]

facts

[@musamansa8577]

Was thinking the same thing after I put my headphones in and got lost in this beauty

[@schaddalton]

"Larnell Lewis sits behind a drumkit in silence for 12 minutes." Me: *watches all 12 minutes, likes, re-watches*

[@outshimed]

"so open, such space"

[@ewalk369]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@mattbowden1981]

HHahahaha 100%

[@Lectric_Blue]

.... and each time we learn something new.

[@maikdrummusic7232]

Kkkkkkkkkkk

[@MerrillllirreM]

The finesse, the subtlety, the dynamics, the feel, the smoothness and the skill is almost unreal So much more than just how fast or how hard, how loud or the number of drums in your spread. This man brings musicality and makes the drums become a melodic instrument. Larnell you are a truly God blessed and God gifted drummer🙏🏾

[@natedetailscars]

There's such a narrative arc to this drum solo and I can't stop listening. Drums aren't just noise.

[@andys3035]

Those single kick doubles are so clean

[@jujubawav3818]

This guy is the definition of dynamics

[@Chris-wq3pe]

This man up with the best drummers of all time, he is a gift, can play anything, but his jazz is something else. I would have loved to have heard him and Monk play together, that would have been just too far out for words

[@happyarewewhosmile]

This is beautiful. I'm not a drummer, so I don't have the language to describe what I enjoy about it. However I am an avid listener and the drums are my favorite instrument to listen to, especially at the hands of someone like Larnell. But reading others' comments makes me realize his playing "reads", his playing is understood to listeners whether or not they have the language to describe what they enjoy about it. After reading others' comments I can discern that what the most experienced drummer appreciates in their listening is also what a person who has never touched a drum set appreciates. And that accesibility is not a given, that's a skill, and that's true Art-at least, it's the kind of Art that I believe in.

[@thedrinkerofH2O]

These tom sounds are 🔥

[@DrBackBeat]

Oh man, I've never heard anything quite like this as a drum solo, and I can't really say that often any more. In fact, I refuse to call this a drum solo. It's a song. It's a story. It's someone dynamically sucking you into a tale.

[@patrickbrennan2864]

The City Lights solo, The live crowd version, is just astounding

[@JonahtheDrummer]

Thank you Drumeo for introducing me to Larnell. It’s always inspiring to see this absolute monster play the set.

[@lucrative11]

When Larnell plays it’s like you keyed all the notes into a computer program. Every stroke, every accent…..it all hits 100% perfectly in time. So sick.

[@rudowakening3638]

This feels more like a song than a solo. Just greatness.

[@rafanj824]

Perfect video to test headphones, so crisp and powerful!!! Sound engineering at it's best!!!

[@eltonester6531]

I feel like I havent ever seen Larnell perform a free solo like this, it's truly beautiful to see his musicality on full display

[@michaelsymons7975]

How am I only just realizing he's Canadian. As if I could love him more, now we got national pride in the mix? Hot damn.

[@kc.21k]

Thank you for this Drumeo cause we all know that Larnell does his thing on every track

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Very welcome!

[@emrsny1]

Probably the most interesting and inspiring drummer to watch in the last 10 years.

[@civey466]

I like how at 5:13 he plays the melody on the drums, then repeats the same melody but on the cymbals, which was also the same melodic motive from the middle of the video! Incredible musical development, let alone technical skill.

[@ronramdhanie2079]

I felt that when he put the stick in his mouth and rolled with one hand. It gave me goosebumps

[@ajaysonnaila2816]

Yeah that's right... 🥁

[@harryheard8772]

How do you even do that?

[@joseluiscastillo4730]

He should have a course on single hand roll

[@iaial0]

@@harryheard8772 gravity rolls I think, but good luck trying to get them this clean and getting the whole thing to be smooth as that

[@timwaterson]

Freehand One Hand Roll was made Popular by Johnny Rabb and he Has tons of Videos

[@singaporeghostclub]

His drumming is so colourful and mesmerising.

[@louieberg2942]

Man... that was something else. Just so smooth, clean, gentle and precise.

[@s0ryn18]

This was insanely delicate, I'm used to drum solos being mostly energetic and fierce. Also I couldn't believe this was improvised

[@AuthorDiCristofano]

Larnell kills it again. Fantastic.

[@ralphmunn1685]

His eyes at 0:39... Our Man Larnell has gone off to that special place, see you in another 5 minutes.

[@LadWithNoDad]

This man is so smooth he gives Dolphins a run for their money

[@DrumeoOfficial]

🐬

[@RICHARDSANDSTROM]

😂

[@chrisggoodwin777]

What genre is that solo? Oh, that's easy. It's jazzlatinfunkhiphopr&bfusionprogboprockgospelswing, of course...

[@mogglie]

Yes

[@19jacobob93]

Larnell Lewis IS the genre 😍

[@kshitijchaturvedi6164]

One of my favourite drummer😍😍 thankyou drumeo for this

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Very welcome :)

[@JamesStorey09]

This is unreal. a proper player!

[@DidYouReadEULA]

The Maestro that is Larnell Lewis...amazing talent who makes me aspire to be better each time I sit behind my kit.

[@daarchitec6686]

I love when he pauses in between phrases. It makes me feel like he's almost human!

[@dannycutchin7684]

Larnell Lewis is my favorite drummer now. I used to be mesmerized by “the wrong things” when it came to drums, but after listening to Larnell play so much I now see what it means to play musically.

[@woolfel]

there's so much going on and most of it flies over my head. even then, it's still a beautiful subtle piece of music.

[@richomayoral]

5 seconds in, already know it's gonna be epic!!!!!!

[@phillipsantana2633]

Like the journey in sound that takes us where the drummer may go you sir have taken us there.

[@RockBarnRecords]

His kit and his cymbals just sound so damn good too.

[@endot5418]

Woaw !!! So much technic, groove and mastering his craft Just to express his musicality and his feelings !!! My jaw was ready and drop Anyway !!! Thx drumeo !! Thank you larnell !!!

[@JoelAzia]

Like button hit yet before the play button. I knew it was going to be awesome.

[@petercarparelli]

I see Larnell Lewis, I like, I watch 50 times, and I always pick my jaw up off the floor.

[@maynardi1836]

I love this drum solo

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Awesome!

[@rogeriocruz3074]

Show! The best. Top 👍🏼!! From Brazil

[@paulmichaelfreedman8334]

Every stroke of this dude is art.

[@TheLifeJOGJourneyofGrowth]

I saw Larnell Lewis and clicked. But most impressive, are all the AFRICAN ROOTED rythms and styles I spotted in this piece. The personification of the talking drum.

[@joshuamendez9959]

Can anyone else hear the other instruments as Lewis plays??? He's so musical with his drums, I can hear the WHOLE band. wow

[@seanoneal6011]

Absolute pleasure! Thank you Larnell and Drumeo

[@dr.torrsant4845]

Huge fan of Larnell Lewis💯❤️

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Could listen to him play all day.

[@dr.torrsant4845]

@@DrumeoOfficial every day i watch the video of his cover to the song of Chicks pain because it was so awesome that i always set it as background song while im working

[@branmcg9844]

"OO" jaw on floor. Pure poetry.

[@phildupuis1084]

What can you say...simply brilliant

[@sanityinaseaofmadness7353]

There are almost too many things to like in this solo, but I'll point to the one that stood out the most (to me) while also being the most under-stated: the imperfection. There are a number of short moments when the improvised solo broke - the groove fell apart for half a second, or something didn't get hit in time, or there was otherwise a small hiccup... The way these were USED to create something new was just awesome. I've been playing for a while, and I'm positive most experienced drummers understand the concept - but being able to execute it to great creative effect - THAT is what stood out to me here. Thanks Larnell and Drumeo... ps. the sound of that kit and the cymbals. Hats off to the recording engineers and drum techs...

[@steponikchad9859]

Excellent and beautiful on so many levels. Feel, technique, inventiveness, dynamics, narrative flow...Bravo and thank you, Mr. Lewis.

[@lamontoify]

Definition of a master pro! Always enjoy seeing Larnell Lewis killing it!

[@musicalala]

I especially love hearing Larnell solo within the context of a song. He's brilliant no matter what but I think that's where he is even more next level. I'd love to see more of that on Drumeo. Drummers playing solos over a track. Larnell soloing over " One Note Samba" with Laila Biali's band is so enthralling because of how it sets up the song and then take in how he punctuates Laila's piano lines. This guy listens and just makes all the musicians sound better. The glue so-to-speak. I learn a lot from watching him. I think Larnell will become the most recognized percussionist out of Canada.

[@alwinhimself]

this was published on my birthday. an epic birthday gift indeed.

[@themanthemyth4388]

In complete control the entire time 👌🔥🔥

[@suhan8382]

He meditates while playing. every time something different .Medicine for my ears.👍

[@Lia-A-Eastwood]

I love how he takes us with him rhythmwise soooo smooothly. My brain literally clicks in polyrhythm.

[@KINGXSTITCH]

I was honoured enough to be in one of his phenomenal masterclasses - he’s an incredibly wise artist with such a deep understanding of his craft. True inspiration

[@BEElaine1008]

That was like nothing I’ve ever heard before...amazing!

[@peterose2719]

I'm a drummer, and oh lordy the sweet beats from smashing the meat!wow one of the best in the world this guy is amazing fruit!!!

[@thesummit615]

Masterful. So intricate, and not a note wasted

[@bighouse5804]

one of my favourite drum solos ever

[@robertosilveira2384]

INCREDIBLE! PURE MELODY AND MUSICALITY

[@ryanlester5206]

He use of polyrhythms and extended counts allow him to effortlessly switch pace. It’s brilliant

[@Jimdidit]

Tuning and mix were excellent making the solo so musical

[@thatsjonnyyy4997]

Artistry at its finest

[@adrianhenle]

*Just* when I was getting... bored seems the wrong word (used to?) the listless improv feel, he hits a solid groove that just blew me away--and then faded out leaving me wanting more!

[@steamer482]

ONE WORD - SPECTAULAR !

[@leosbampa7350]

Holy mackerel...I thought I'd heard well-played drums before. Immense talent

[@mr.speyside5240]

Larnell sounds like 3 808 machines working in harmony. Damn!

[@esjel9804]

Reaching Buddy status with those single-handed rolls -awesome - so tasteful! Great solo.

[@EvanVincent.]

This is about as good as it gets. Dude is savage!

[@jaredlangdon7286]

Larnell really turns a kit into such a musical instrument. It's unparalleled

[@chrism82793]

This is what precision meets art looks like holy mother of God.

[@claudeharrygustave]

He makes the drums sing 😍

[@kashiramgautam1182]

He is really spontaneous, I enjoy a solo that you can't guess where it's going,

[@julienfustier306]

Awesome!!! Give to this man a golden drum🔥🔥🔥

[@paulstatezny4185]

Wow. Just wow. That intro. I didn't know cymbals could be used so melodically.

[@drummingbiochemist4261]

When he goes into that groove at 3:42 🔥 Larnell always kills it!

[@stellaondrums1662]

My man Larnell is on another level! One of the best solos I've heard in a long time!

[@philc2729]

Thanks Larnell for the great double-shot. This was filmed at the same time as Enter Sandman. Sneaky Drumeo debuting it as a separate video. You can see same clothes, haircut, impeccable talent.

[@WallyPeterson]

The Man. Period. Full stop.

[@evanpferguson]

such a storyteller. blessed of God.

[@Musicjenni]

One handed drumroll while switching the snare on. Flawless 😍 so cool!

[@williamfaughnan6298]

This is just.......... There are no words

[@danieldovinh]

My favorite modern drummer!!!

[@welmotta8699]

Great musician Great musician

[@my31and37]

Just Larnell, being completely awesome as always...!

[@bcrtrx]

incredible. what a talent

[@oohkumar]

Breathtaking talent and what a sound!

[@nelrod0828]

Today so many huge drummers focus on how fast and how gospelish they can sound but musicality overrides anything. This dude is a Drum Maestro so much feel and musicality!!!

[@sesiom403]

"I paid for the whole drum kit, so I'm gonna use it"

[@funkykong9001]

Incredible

[@luvomdleleni84]

Unbelievable playing as always! And that kit….man oh man! 😍

[@patrick86806]

Aaaargh! Fancy stuff! Awesome!

[@DoumasVlasis]

This man is the best musician drummer !!!!!

[@bateristacumbiachile]

Nice sound👏👏👏👏

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Thanks!

[@matheuscarvalhodrums2972]

Larnell is a beast on the kit! I haven’t watched the video yet but I know it’s going to be awesome!!