Larnell Lewis Hears "Enter Sandman" For The First Time

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0:00 - Introduction
Remember the first time you heard "Enter Sandman" by Metallica?
Or maybe you've never heard the song at all.
It's one of the most popular metal tracks of all time, but those outside the metal or rock world might not recognize it.
The last time Larnell Lewis came out to Drumeo, we challenged him to write a drum part - on the spot - to a song he'd never heard before (click here to watch) and he blew everyone away.
This time, Larnell wanted to try a style he's not known for playing: metal!
If you want to see a fusion drummer try to play one of the most popular metal songs of all time, don't miss this video (you can skip to 9.33 if you just want to watch Larnell play).
01:08 - Active listening
When learning a song, he practices active listening, which includes looking for these things:
Song form: How many measures are in each section?
Tone: How does the song feel? Is it aggressive or calm?
Specifics: Any shots you should look out for?
Larnell takes an analytical approach and breaks down all the details, noticing patterns and themes and how the different instruments play off each other. Because of this, he can already hum the chorus' melody and drum part after only hearing the song once, and remembers most of the structure as well.
09:33 - Performance
While he's known for his great drumming skills, he also has excellent listening skills and a strong memory. Larnell knows what to prioritize when learning, so he's able to learn quickly. You can learn how to do it too!
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[@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

[@joeya5147]

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"

[@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

[@AliceAft0n]

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?'

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@nickphaux]

1:08 "Ill take more volume! ☝️🤓" Hahah i love this guy already he seems very nice

[@astronaut-yo9bk]

"little more volume ☝️☝️😏"

[@opossumgrylls3275]

Lol

[@cienciadedados]

I don’t play drums, I don’t listen to Metallica, I don’t understand most of what he’s saying, yet, that’s probably the third time I’m watching. Dude is so talented and charismatic.

[@susanmurray7654]

I'm wishing to go back in time and learn drums.

[@dustinlinn8546]

I don't play drums, I do listen to Metallica, I don't understand most of what he's saying, yet I have watched this multiple times as well! I thought the differences he played we really interesting and very cool! Metallica is my favorite band of all-time, and his drumming is very cool!

[@kurosakiichigo7432]

ruim de ser br é isso mano kkkkkkk mas é oq há

[@ejuls.8640]

@@susanmurray7654Never too late!

[@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

[@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. :)

[@EmmanuelPHaque]

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"

[@IamDrewTheGnome]

Hahaha

[@ronniecastillo2998]

“Ooh. Ima miss THAT!” Most relatable part 😂

[@anvb5a1]

And.... he misses it!

[@vleisge]

That's the most chill version of metal drumming ever. He's unbelievably talented.

[@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]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@CRXCX]

lmaooo

[@Gabrol]

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

[@ferencs6788]

@@Gabrol What else would he be talking about?

[@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.

[@bmcdonaldii]

I hope Larnell Lewis is teaching music, teaching anything. His talent is obviously immense, his attitude and way of talking about music and the world is also needed so much!

[@milesmatt]

Absolutely incredible. My favorite moment: This incredibly nice, classy, clearly educationally-bent and probably classically-trained professional... 1/3 into Sandman is fighting back a snarl as only metal gives ya. Absolutely love it.

[@nilochoye]

I scrolled down looking for the snarl comment, so good

[@opossumgrylls3275]

Lmfao

[@dylmar85]

yes, the snarl! i'm glad i'm not the only one who saw that. dude was gettin it!

[@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.

[@RaphaelPargger]

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..

[@THELAZYDRUMMMER117]

It'd be cool to see him play to a famous song without hearing the original drums

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Thanks for the suggestion, Sean!

[@LukeBass1000]

"What Would Larnell Play"

[@eucabusas]

@@DrumeoOfficial that's what I thought initially!

[@dmleibo]

Yes. I was kind of hoping this was going to be like that. Still good but the opportunity to hear what he’d come up with on his own would be very, very cool.

[@jasonhall5359]

@@dmleibo totally agree. I'm sure his interpretation would blow Lars outta the water!

[@BrunoSousa-qb4rq]

HE was able to take away the agressive playing, and still execute the song with high precision, that is remarkable, amazing, talent and technique together!!!!!!

[@boosbeest1146]

"And so regardless of what part of the world the sun shines down on you, just know you don't need to lock yourself in". One small quote for man, one giant quote for mankind.

[@JasonDrums24]

Larnell Lewis listening to his 100th Metallica song: "still open high hats okay"

[@jchsixstring]

Lmao

[@Ka1hal]

Thank you, man. Thank you.

[@patar2112]

LOL

[@drblast01]

I wasn't drinking anything, but if I were it would have come through my nose.

[@alexoneill9887]

I think he'd finally get to Fight Fire With Fire, hear the moment of ride cymbal and his head would explode

[@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..."

[@garibaldi54]

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...

[@joshs8860]

I'm not a drummer...at 40 i developed drum envy and swear im going to find a way to start. I love this gentleman. I could watch him do active listening a whole lot.

[@eeltenaj19]

Well, how's your drumming coming? I hope you've found a way!

[@_Y.Not_]

I'm 60 and learning to play guitar....you're never too old.

[@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]

👏🤣

[@chrisbrinson4633]

“Sorry Mr. Lewis but you’re simply overqualified for this position”

[@McDoucheVonDouche]

Lacks the sloppy quality of drug and alcohol infused Lars.

[@vza7938]

@@McDoucheVonDouche OP

[@ash80510]

@@McDoucheVonDouche good for you bro

[@KnightofNi1888]

@@ash80510 Whoah don’t bro him bro bro...

[@Cloudroth]

@@McDoucheVonDouche It's funny as fuck you say that but after thinking about it, you're actually 100% correct hahaha

[@xirclash1377]

I don’t know what’s more impressive, the fact he analyzed it so perfectly on the first listen or the fact he proceeded to play it perfectly on the first try.

[@unetherized]

"Move in love, move in peace, and move with respect" dang well said. A powerful message and a powerful performance

[@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 🤣

[@ededdandeddytv5164]

I’m only ever saying “I’ll take more volume” from now on

[@angelone1839]

Hahahhaahaha

[@LarnellLewisMusic]

🤣🤣😅😅😅😅 Amazing lol

[@therealnexus77]

Facts

[@jasonliu4838]

Reminds me of “need more that cowbell”

[@shaneannigans]

😂🤣😂🤣😂 Same!!

[@curiositydrawsme9180]

It’s really beautiful getting an insight into these very talented musicians describing what they listen for in music and how they structure their understanding of a piece (and genre) of music when they’re meeting it for the first time.

[@stuart730]

I don't even know how this popped up on my YT feed but I'm glad it did. WOW. This guy must be like the Rain Man of drumming. Incredible talent. Love it.

[@krampusro]

“let me know in the comments how I’m doin” ..... What you wanna hear Larnell? We can’t tell you shit

[@adamwest3327]

Haha, I lost it when I read this.

[@filipezoega6093]

AHAHAHHAHHAHHA

[@Jburneyjr]

Lmao

[@tippiestcolt7787]

😂😂😂

[@mariachirojas]

Dude for real 😆 🤣 😂

[@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

[@ThePauseMenuVlog]

This is a musician. A person who can read through the music snd see the design. An artist able to analyze the details and manipulate the physical world arouns them. Seriously impressive.

[@MikkoRantalainen]

This was too easy for a musician this good. The more modern videos in this series that play the song without drums first is a great improvement to the series! That lets viewers to learn more about each drummer's style.

[@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?"

[@JonDenton]

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

[@VEXICAN_]

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!

[@dominicmacinnes6451]

That fill at 13:40 is so funny. Lars would never ever play something this dynamic.

[@millvillesfinest8450]

It was pretty tight tho, but you’re right. Lol!

[@Kabamaru2000]

thats what i was thinking,man.Cheerz

[@4wayStopEnforcement]

For real. It was excellent lol

[@orkosubmarine]

I've watched this so many times, I just keep coming back because he's so intelligent and intuitive, love love love

[@TechniSean1]

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

[@OriginalMiztiki]

👏👏👏

[@ishmamahsan6802]

Underrated comment

[@anshulsingh7663]

Lmaooooo

[@TomTomTom87]

lmao

[@junge1605]

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

[@antoninogugliotta3491]

Larnell: plays groovy fills Lars: wait that isn’t allowed

[@bryanrobidart6426]

Lol!!!

[@stevenwilliams1805]

😆😅🤣

[@Sphirot12]

Lars: we don't do that here

[@mikxtr]

LOL

[@VBshredder]

As amazing as this guy is, the performance just goes to show the feel and attitude is just important as technical ability - because the original recording has it in spades.

[@Joseph-gg2uy]

mr. Lewis is not just an amazing drummer but an incredible musician. he serves the song and not himself which is how he can hear things like the up beat hits and moreso the key change. he's got chops for days and could easily be one of those drummers who has to show all of them in every song. I love these kind of drummers but Larnell is so musical. so tasteful. one of the best in my opinion. god bless you mr. lewis!!

[@ChristaCrow]

Seeing him hear this for the first time made me realise how much I take this song for granted. I’ll often skip it if it’s on because I’ve heard it so many times but this video brought back to me the simple but powerful beauty of that signature riff and the way the drums support the song so brilliantly. It was like hearing it for the first time with Larnell.

[@FBDrums]

Next episode: Larnell Lewis hears Dream Theaters "dance of enternity" for the first time and plays it. EDIT: WOW, that's an impressive reaction, thank you. Keep it up, Drumeo has to see this🤘🏻🤘🏻.

[@tripperDC85]

I’d pay to see that

[@zampling777]

HAHAHAHAHAAHA so funny !!!!! I like ur style !

[@yolowiglee6872]

And He Plays It with a Single Pedal....

[@haydenveals418]

*gulp*

[@IzhakIb]

YESSSSS

[@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.

[@LouisNelZA]

What a scholar and a gentleman. Loved it.

[@blakelogan40]

Watching someone who is so good at his craft dissect a tune like this is amazing. A man who is that technical walk through tune like enter sandman is awesome to watch. It was cool to see the transformation, he was very studied and near introspective in the beginning, he got a little more comfortable, loosened up and then the power of BLEEEGGGGGH compelled him to just let her rip. A lil surprised he didn't charge through the kit after. Also after seeing this I think his feet are so fast I don't know if he'd need a double pedal for blast beats. He had so much fun! So well done dude. Much Love Mr Lewis!

[@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....

[@kickstar1]

Besides being a ferocious drummer, does this guy not seem like the nicest guy ever?

[@jamesbelknap2444]

Yeah. He sure does and I believe he is!

[@jamesbelknap2444]

!!!

[@Meatdevil]

Such a pleasurable human right?

[@franz357]

Absolutely !!!

[@PAMSAAM]

I was thinking the same thing.....LOL!

[@_Y.Not_]

I know nothing about playing an instrument and nothing about the drums but I love to see his mind work, its other-worldly to me, so talented and so personable, people that can do that are like a savant to me, I don't understand at all but I know what I like and I love it. I don't remember what I had for breakfast and he listens to a song once and plays it like that.

[@davidtatum8682]

Now Lars is gonna sue for copyright infringement.

[@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?

[@SsSss-wf8dg]

@@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.

[@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.

[@angelah1845]

Oh my God!!! This was so fun to watch!!! 🙏🙏 Thank you for making this and sharing. I loved his facial expressions catching the beats. Thank you

[@shipperwolf7090]

He makes it looks so effortless! Amazing work

[@KelpieMindTricks]

This is Matrix level stuff. Morpheus: "But can you play Enter Sandman?" Larnell: "....... I can now"

[@StGroovy]

It's like the scene when Neo tries to jump the building. "Nobody makes the first... oh, he did it. Yup, he's the One."

[@YeeOww]

"I know drum-fu..." 😎: "show me"

[@jamesjohn3758]

Take the Metal Pill lol

[@federicopiazzano4388]

@@YeeOww 😂

[@stefanbenade3265]

😂😂👌🏼

[@mjalejo9375]

He’s the only member of the band who is allowed to be late for practice.

[@smaklilu90]

Or excused from practice and only show up on concert 😂

[@bebanhaba8167]

your comment was so punk rock man... u made my day🤣🤣🤣

[@bigfeelingsWA]

Watchung talking about? He is always ON TIME!

[@bebanhaba8167]

@@bigfeelingsWA yes, i know sir...that was effortless,i mean his comment was funny to me😂😂

[@relativelybasic]

@@bebanhaba8167 I think Solomon's joke went over your head

[@user-ny9kk9ln6y]

Holy cow....!! How...? How..? What a talent man....i enjoyed it so much, Thank you.

[@harryhessleiii]

I have to be honest, I am a severe metalhead and you killed that. Wow, I am impressed. You are awesome bro keep up the great music.

[@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]

🤣🤣🤣

[@g2DN2aTYHzNsVR6o]

Whenever I see a serious musician, especially a drummer, take apart a song, I realize that I have no idea what I'm doing.

[@user-ih1ko4uy2p]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/epmUcqKbmpubaK8 д\!!!

[@asdfghjklguy7754]

True

[@cubul32]

Exactly what was going though my head. Realizing how deep he's in with his skills.

[@falakeexdrolly3938]

Dude beat boxes like a champ in his breakdown

[@redness1824]

Lol,right

[@bammerbiff1621]

Such a treat hearing this song with a talented drummer who probably doesn't produce tracks with bass guitar muted.

[@nonnie8388]

Love the active listening at the beginning, the way his eyes scanned the kit and he was ghost drumming around the kit. Brilliant performance and great comments at the end! ❤🙌🏽👏🏼✌🏽

[@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

[@JovemEverton]

This guy looks like he can see the matrix whenever he listens to a song.

[@daxlarsen2121]

"blonde, blonde, brunette, redhead"

[@TheBassLizard]

What an awesome description... and totally on point.

[@troycopeland5156]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@theoreoman4597]

@@daxlarsen2121 lmaoo

[@xil.sanctified]

@@daxlarsen2121 he saw the redhead in the last stretch when the drummer cuts in for the final go ;x

[@benjaminmahesh2451]

I’m not a drummer at all, but this is just enjoyable to watch and really gives you an idea as to how talented this guy is. Being able to listen to it for the first time in dissected the way he does is incredible in itself, but to be able to perform it in two takes… Probably to recording-level good is unreal.

[@alfredocastanedagarcia5616]

He make it look so easy and smooth, it almost to easy for him

[@andypro77]

My initial question was how cool can a guy be who's never heard Enter Sandman? The answer apparently is very very cool

[@TheSweep12]

Musician(Real)...🤘

[@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 👍

[@richardguyver6676]

and passion

[@lykagonzales4152]

for certain

[@charizard9735]

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

[@sikhumbuzogqoli8131]

You were simply amazing!! My daughter is 10 and she plays. She was blown away!! Well done!! Inspirational to the young ones!!

[@Ca8mi9la]

I love these vids and I also love the comment section on them. Even when its completely different from the original, people just have the most kind things to say to the artists.

[@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.

[@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]

🤣🤣🤣🤣❤❤❤❤

[@lexr9019]

wow. i had to scroll through a few of these videos in this series to find a song that i truly knew & could really grasp with full appreciation the talent behind the artist’s ability to align with a song completely unbeknownst to them & put out what sounds - to me - to be - if i closed my eyes - arguably, the original. this drummer made my love for one of my favorite songs - renewed. this artist is SO talented ! & helps me to appreciate the unbelievable talent of even those drummers in this series performing songs that - likewise - i do not know either. regardless - every drummer & every song i’ve watched in this series so far i wouldn’t have been able to differentiate from the original or not, whether i’d heard it before or not.

[@ComedyJakob]

Even if you don't know anything about music, these videos are so interesting because it is inherently cool to see people who understand something and are passionate about it discovering something new and see how they learn it. It's just cool. Like when two people speak different languages with common roots and slowly feel each other out and can start to converse.

[@nathanfairbairn]

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

[@RTMonitor]

Heck yeah he is 😁

[@johnsineni]

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.

[@iancarlosdiaz7869]

Larnell: “Yoooo, I’ma miss that!” Lars: “Me too!”

[@pablosilva897]

😆

[@theScienceLabLive]

Dying!!! 😂

[@firasnacef001]

The way he handled it was smart though

[@rakasin]

🤣

[@littlearsehole75]

How many Gold Records do you have?

[@jacktion1546]

I watch this every time it comes up on my feed. I have to have seen it a dozen times by now. It somehow gets more impressive every time.

[@fredericoluisfigueira9053]

You are just amazing, omg, really an artist, thanks for performing it ❤

[@JungleLarry]

There's something extra metal about this dude pushing his glasses back up his nose while he's crushing this song.

[@HaveANiceDayLol.]

He's recalibrating his targeting system

[@SILENTXNINJA7]

He is the anime protagonist in a music anime about metal.

[@TheVoiceofKizzy]

Yup, anyone who wears glasses knows a signal of recalibration and awareness.

[@TheRealJohnSouth]

His aggression build up at 12:26 to 12:29 is a killer

[@TheRealJohnSouth]

13:41 too

[@charlesas23]

You guys should do a series where the original drummers react to these!

[@raeroa7982]

yes for real

[@areacode215]

I agree x1000000000000

[@eazy1174]

Idk how Lars would feel about this 😂😅

[@alexbuchli76]

Or have the original drummer there and play along with them in the last parts. To see the reaction of them palying with some of their idols could be something. This song might not be the best example but seeing something like El Estepario playing a Daney Carey beat with him playing with them would be priceless. Know Estepario has listened to every Daney Carey song but more of a example

[@rosalynkelly8343]

100%

[@fergulus2]

What an absolutely incredible replication of the soul and style that fit perfectly with the original song. His message of respecting the soul of art is key, and I have great respect for a person of his calibre.

[@lonewulfyamcha]

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

[@Wess-S]

10/10

[@rdInfantry]

🤣

[@faque192519]

🤣🤣

[@zackthompson3731]

I can imagine Metallica gathering around to watch this video: James: “Wow this guys pretty good!” Robert: “Yeah not bad huh?” Kirk: “silently nods with approval” Lars: “sweats profusely”

[@thegreatitudecoach]

haha

[@hagis3368]

😂😂😂

[@shredpow]

This guy's pretty good. Lars has absolutely no reason to be worried, though.

[@zackthompson3731]

@Jonathan oh I totally agree! Just had a funny thought I wanted to share🤣

[@shredpow]

@@zackthompson3731 It was funny, Zack! :)

[@micheleparker3780]

This was so much fun to watch!!! It's my birthday, I'm 65 today and I can't believe I never saw this before!! Excellent attempt, unbelievable effort, you missed in some places and actually improved it in others!! Fantastic!😂❤ March 10th, 2024!!!!!🎉

[@mf_paiva]

Wow! You are spectacular! In addition to an incredible talent, you have a frank smile that only good souls can convey! Go ahead! And come and treat us again with another memorable performance!! BRAVO!!!!

[@yabeeba_com]

when a guy pushes his glasses up like an anime character before a boss fight, then starts playing the boss music himself, while beating the boss easily, you have encountered larnell lewis.

[@thehodgi1]

Okay this needs to become a series... Larnell Lewis hears something once, then nails a cover

[@billdont2458]

Absolutely agree! I would tune in each week to see savages of different genre's play things out of their wheelhouse.

[@2amichaelj]

Agreed. I found this fascinating and entertaining. The sheer amount of talent this man exudes shouldn't be wasted

[@Muck006]

He might struggle a bit with many of the songs from Rush ... or "they" might struggle with supplying the number of required drums and other "stick-based instruments". Its not just "having the drums/instruments" but also "positioning them in a manner so you dont have to twist completely to reach".

[@TheKlaun9]

I really like how innocent and nice your comment is. What I think when reading it: Let's find the mainstream song he can't play and break him! And if that doesn't work, let's move on to experimental stuff. But that's why I like your comment, the series would be great if it's not about the challenge but about the lessons learned.

[@itcheebeard]

Lars Ulrich isn't exactly known for his complex drumming.

[@youtubesux6361]

When aske a musical question. Great musicians formulate the same answer. Simply amazing

[@user-th2ii9xx1m]

THE ENDING WAS INSANE! Larnell Lewis makes the ending rhythm twicely better instead of using only Toms, what a genius; just BRILLIANT, how cool it has sounded🔥❤🔥

[@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.

[@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

[@ebyam9479]

@@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.

[@gregyance9901]

His thinking process is just fascinating, bring Larnell again for another song

[@shaunketterman2985]

I know this is a relatively simple song in terms of structure and groove, but hearing it just once and then playing it this well is really impressive. Also, when he confused the outro and played the drum beat over the part that normally has the toms, that sounded really cool.

[@jdstarek]

I love how an actual musician can respect the complexities of a genre he doesn’t play

[@obamagaming6642]

It should what the music community should be, not silly gatekeepers and whatnot judging genres just because it's something they don't like personally

[@MrZombieTurds]

I mean... that's what an actual musician is 💁

[@Bandstand]

@@obamagaming6642 Well said Mr. President 🤝

[@JasmanLionMander]

More specifically Lars Ulrich lmao

[@echambee]

That’s true of most musician. Worked as a soundman for years most musician listen and play and appreciate a wide range of music. In rehearsal I saw metal band play funk to warm up.

[@dor-si9145]

I came here for Metallica. I left to find more Larnell.

[@RichHobo]

Well you know the old saying, “you come for Metallica and leave for Larnell”

[@carloslourenco2954]

Same here!

[@michaelkrawczyk6715]

perfect comment

[@RogueCylon]

I absolutely love these videos. Mainly because the level of talent, and technical knowledge is superb! So jaw dropping good.

[@George__Parasol279]

8:07 “That’s all I’ve got tonight folks, you’ve all been great!”

[@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