SIMON PHILLIPS / PROTOCOL 4 - NIMBUS - STUDIO LIVE SESSION - LITTLE BIG BEAT STUDIOS

[@jaguaresed]

Wowwww awesomeee music

[@geoffreywhitbread9392]

time taste touch technique talent power

[@b-gm236]

🙋

[@alogenomontero9065]

@@geoffreywhitbread9392 Hjkkk

[@jemubk]

😂😂😂

[@alimzadezamanaev7789]

Да

[@DerHerrMitR]

Bass player is feeling the song on a subatomic level.

[@drury2d8]

Hes sniffing out every fundamental note

[@oobenoob]

Ernest is rocking it hard.

[@randyr4361]

It's about keeping the time....

[@webstercat]

How can you be sure?

[@drumhaver223]

2 microns at best! Teeeeiiight.

[@TheCymbalProject]

My mom always told me "monsters don't exist"... she lied, cause I'm seeing a whole bunch right here.

[@alvisgrady3357]

I'm sure mom meant well , but she just had never come across these extra terrestrians

[@StewartGartland]

Hell yeah!!

[@rewelldrums]

There are monsters and there are aliens these dudes are aliens

[@lifespanofafry1534]

...what?

[@alexspectre962]

Simon - one of the greatest drummers in the world!!

[@kavemankarl2588]

He is indeed, and we can't spare those; is it already almost two weeks since Neil Peart passed? Phillips may not have reached the stratospheric status of the latter, what with being considered the best of the best and all that, but no need to be a god to be damn good and Phillips is damn good.

[@metalinl-a1128]

Simon is if the late Neil Pert went more into fusion

[@kavemankarl2588]

@@metalinl-a1128 You may be right. I find it unfortunate that Rush, a band known to flirt with many a genre, never experimented with a more jazzy rock, or even just with wind instruments, be it just for kicks. I would be very surprised .if none of the three mastered a sax (for example), clarinette, flute even. Peart's robust yet disciplined style would have served him well in fusion. But Rush was known for keeping very tight schedules, I guess they had to draw the line somewhere. Pity for Peart to have worked so hard, piled up so many millions of dollars and then pass while his dream retirement palatial home was receiving the finishing touches. He had planned to study philosophy on a quiet domain he had acquired in Quebec near the studio where Rush had recorded their best-produced material.

[@mullewap6670]

Super druming Special 👍

[@patrickdonoghue7]

@joseph munden do you are have stupid

[@littlebigbeatstudios]

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[@BB..........]

You need to offer a hi-res digital download of this session for audiophiles like me. I'd love to have the album, but since I don't a turntable... I do have a killer PC setup with a Wyred 4 Sound DAC, Wyred 4 Sound pre and amp, and some big Dunlavy SC-IV speakers that sound amazing.

[@elioneal6192]

Been a fan since the paul young Pete towndson love this stuff guys keep doing what you do ✌️😎

[@MP-ju4ol]

Hey Little Big Beat, it’s very true. Composition comes from Piano, Guitar, etc. When Guitarist write, pianist write, it’s the origin listeners are use too. Drummers sometimes heavily compose for drum with emphasis on beats and rhythm with melody either missing or thin. Simon is rich in sound, coming from funk, jazz, and fusion. Love it! Come to the SF Bay Area and share it please.

[@RogierRJDonker]

You guys make such beautiful recordings! Thanks for being this generous with material. Just awesome!

[@sjnorman2]

Thanks. Fantastic. Real music!!!!

[@pbaker7160]

Those drums sound perfect. I've never heard better tuned drums on any live recording.

[@ARNOLDDUSUGX]

Otmaro ruiz 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@MrLabs]

Is there anyone else listening to this daily?

[@archie34734]

Who said musicians don't work hard. The amount of time and energy Phillips obviously spent to write that drum part, every little twist and turn of that composition that needed to be learned and executed perfectly. Hard work indeed.

[@Vor_Tex_Sun]

He's an absolute master

[@BassAdvisor]

It's quite crazy that it is all recorded live. Zero mistakes. I'd need 200 takes.

[@danielmathia5875]

Phillips and Howe.... What a great combination!!!

[@bernardliu8526]

Phillips.

[@danielmathia5875]

@@bernardliu8526 i made correction. i wrote it on cellphone with selfcorrection. sorry.

[@avolite719]

8:36 - The audience applause delay as they come back down from where they had been teleported for the last 8+ minutes.

[@XJoeyJordison666X]

Imagine being one of those very few very blessed audience members who got to sit up close and personal and experience this music. Im incredibly jealous

[@williamkjwilliamkj1815]

Simon Phillips is one of the easiest drummers to listen to because he is not just a drummer but a musician. This whole band is awesome. Greg Howe is phenomenal. Earnest Tibbs is like 100% pocket. The keyboard player is great too.

[@pedrovalery]

Ottmaro Ruiz from my country: Venezuela. We have a lot of talented musicians in different genres around the World. To name a few: Gabriela Montero, classical pianist Luisito Quintero, percussionist Felix Martín, guitarrist Rodner Padilla, bassist Gustavo Dudamel, orchestra director Gerald "Chipi" Chacón, trumpetist Jorge Glem, cuatrist Miguel Siso, cuatrist Rafael "Pollo" Brito, cuatrist & singer Nella Rojas, singer Robert Vilera, percussionist Diego "El Negro" Álvarez, percussionist Among many others

[@macaronisalad5]

@@pedrovalery thank you for these names I am going to look them up and see if I can find some videos of them playing.

[@pedrovalery]

@@macaronisalad5 You're welcome, hope you enjoy their talent

[@rickdeckard1075]

yeah he respects the idea of 'dynamics', which for percussionists means sometimes actually lowering your volume occasionally

[@RobotChampionSC]

Big Ruiz fan...he's like the Venezuelan Chick Corea...this whole band is outstanding ​@@pedrovalery

[@ubfebrian9272]

OMG simmon phillips with grage howe 🤤🤤🤤🤟🤟

[@99beatmonster]

Ernest Tibbs on Bass ...also played with Allan Holdsworth in 2008 ...amazing player.

[@stuartdryer1352]

How is it possible that I've lived this long and have never heard this band before ??!!!!!!!!!! Better late than mever.

[@HvadMeanswhatInDanish777]

I'd say the same. First time ever heard about them let alone Simon Philips. They just showed up on a playlist that suddenly was there.

[@Filmpilot]

That’s how one of worlds 62 year old greatest drummers and the other world class musicians sets the standards for today’s youth. Awesome job, all!

[@AndyPutt1]

Such an inspiration for a middle aged musician such as myself

[@reginalddavis7578]

Hard to believe Simon is actually 62 years old! I remember first seeing Simon Philips with the Stanley Clarke Band! He was only 18 years old!

[@still1471]

Camden basketball and and the Heavenly Father's work Father's death toll

[@bigwillie5717]

I know 210 👎🏻’s who haven’t a clue of recognizing true musicianship. Been following Simon ever since seeing him on The Who’s Tommy tour in ‘89. (live @ Dallas-Cotton Bowl)

[@haroldmsimmons]

Jazz fusion at its best!

[@1976oswald]

Greg Howe on guitar, awesome !!!

[@robertboyle1368]

Jimi hendrix had a son....

[@rudelmerin8521]

Is he a filipino?

[@raymondclarke2171]

Indian Summer..Enigma..Nimbus....Words can never explain the feeling. Witnessing it performed.....PRICELESS!!

[@FlavioAstorga-j2r]

Esto para mí humildemente ,es una obra musical de arte. Grascias maestros por darnos esta verdadera obra de artes , a nuestros oidos y corazones.

[@tegknox2694]

That tasty transition at 4:10 gives me the shivers its so good. LBB!

[@robertranits9699]

out of this world experience.

[@cyrillevladimirov6972]

A brilliant example of the freedom you get if you replace the right hand with the left one when working with hi-hats and cymbals. I like this approach of Simon Phillips . Great drummer!!!!

[@a.nobodys.nobody]

Is he lefthanded?

[@cyrillevladimirov6972]

@@a.nobodys.nobody , No, you can easily recognized really lefthander: Phil Collins, Ian Plaice...the hi-hat is placed on the right side in this case

[@robertginsburg8113]

Simon who's a right hander was inspired by Cobham who was a left hander who played a right hand kit so Simon developed the abilty to play the high hats like a left hander. The crazy thing though about Simon is he keeps the ride cymbal on the right and plays it like a right hander when playing it. Left hand drummers put the ride on the left by the high hats and play it left handed like the high hats. Simon has true independence of the left and right hands. It's a phenomenal achievement. I know of no other drummer who does this.

[@a.nobodys.nobody]

​​@@robertginsburg8113 as a lefty, I've always kept my ride on the right... but i use an electronic set so I'm a bit more limited. Doesn't Carter Beauford do the same?

[@robertginsburg8113]

@a.nobodys.nobody Carter Beauford has his ride cymbal on the left above the high hats like Cobham, Lenny White, William Kennedy and all the other lefties I've seen playing right hand kits. I'm right handed and tried doing what Simon does but found it very difficult and abandoned it out of frustration. If you can do it then more power to you. It's obvious Simon didn't give in and mastered it. It shows a level of ambidexterity that has advantages mentally as well as physically.

[@ken8283]

So nice to see amazing musicians recording live in the studio!

[@ken8283]

All of Protocol 4 is perfect!

[@scottdrumm4828]

Amazing musicians 🎸🥁Awesome music 🎶 awesome video thanks

[@robertbarbarini6710]

The timing, ambidexterity, and out of this world musicianship shown here by Simon Phillips once again showcase his truly unique set of skills. Simply put, one of the best. Not many could pull this on off. Simon often gets overlooked by more famous names (in more popular bands) over the years - but those "In the Biz" know all about this individual's talents.

[@robertdrummer5150]

The more famous names are definitely aware of Simon's superiority when it comes to their own craft! They themselves are in awe!

[@caprise-music6722]

You are not joking. As with this whole thing, the musical fill at ca 8:05 killed me with awe 🤯

[@williamparker1085]

its called "open hand" and he is a master of the technique.....very hard to learn

[@johnricercato740]

He’s also a master of complex times signatures - see his work with Hiromi and others.

[@jenteworrell4065]

Like Metallica's Lars Ulrig. Famous, but he is'nt by far not talented enough to pull this of. :) What a donkey.

[@joshuazeiber6088]

I had the pleasure of meeting Simon Phillips in a men's room at the airport.

[@MC-jf6ic]

Did you gargle his balls?

[@robinkulbay]

Mario Carino 😂

[@jemubk]

when Greg shows up, everything becomes perfect❤

[@alejandrosaldanarosales9102]

In what world are we living that this beautiful music have 106 dislikes? Jesus!!!

[@ziparillomcmf1822]

A very Zappa~isk flavour but different very cool very tight ...

[@drummer510cb]

Simon and Greg Howe together, magnificent!

[@philipmcevoy7206]

Sick on a number of levels

[@AndosBongoni]

After four decades at the top of the business Simon Phillips is still the most musical drummer out there. A joy to watch....

[@MDS-z9j]

Simon Immense Drummer...Fabulous.❤ TOP BAND.

[@Superdrummer1000]

i miss simon so much in Toto !

[@ofdrumsandchords]

Shannon Forrest is awesome. And we can still listen to Simon with Hiromi.

[@funklover24]

@@francozampetti may be Simon wants to go his own path.

[@vibefrequencyable]

And Lee Sklar

[@Juanvanemmerloot]

What a BRILLIANT session and performance! Great studio by the way... And the band absolutely killing it...SUPER TIGHT!! ...and Simon ...WOW Mindblowing performance ...

[@snowstorm5590]

Heard them live. Out of this world concert.

[@ATolsma]

It goes without saying that Simon is an incredible drummer. But the guys playing with him are fantastic in their own right. The music is so great and reminiscent of the great jazz from the '80s and '90s.

[@raymondkarlsson9794]

Allan Holdsworth comes to mind

[@jpprr]

Just tremendous

[@DavidJames-df6nj]

I’m amazed to just discover Simon Phillips at 62. He’s the same age as me. What an amazing drummer. Loving everything he does right now.

[@arijitchief]

I love the way Ernest Tibbs is feeling the music ...

[@jazzyeric21]

I am really embarrassed to post this but why not be honest. I have been listening to a lot of this music via Spotify lately. In fact, Protocol 4 has become one of my favorite recordings. The thing is that the music is generally so guitar based I thought Simon was a guitar player. This is the first time that I have actually looked for a video to see what these guys actually look like after listening to Protocol 4 probably 50 times in a row from beginning to end. As I started this video I was thinking, wow that drummer is really awesome too (haha). So that's it, I admit it. As a Keyboard player and a huge Elektric Band fan (rest in peace Chick) I am very familiar with Dave Weckl. But, Simon is another drummer that I have grown to love although I did not even know that he is the drummer. This music is seamless and the musicianship is so high. I am so happy that I have found these wonderful masterpieces.

[@chevyband5989]

The keyboardist is Otmaro Ruiz !!! From VENEZUELA , my Country ,yeah !!! 👏😁

[@emirmartinez9735]

Every time y see Simmon makes me feel proud to be open handed drummer!!!!

[@alansturgess1324]

Absolutely no weak spots anywhere from anyone - fabulous music and playing. Great guitar tone. This is what fusion should be - no waffle, airy-fairy fartiness nor pseudo poseurs --- just out-and-out musicianship and style-blending at its very best.

[@cariboocustomwoodworks6528]

Ridiculously good on all counts, including mixing.

[@FirebrandVOCALS]

This is Pure Raw Talent .. And Much needed these days

[@lubomirhotovy7033]

Halelůjah...tohle je další hudební lahůdka z této jazzrockové dílny-těhle muzikantů....klobouk dolů.....v ČR...to takhle dělal Martin kratochvíl ajeho Jazz Q Praha....opravdu pošušnáníčko pro vnímavé uši....dík...K:L:H

[@dunesbra]

Freaking awesome. The drum tone (toms) is out of the world, specifically the bass drums. Jut WOW! I mean all of it...just wow!

[@treborbraverhart]

no drummer looks cooler with his open handed technique than Simon Phillips

[@anno.nym.faceless]

Shawn drover (ex megadeth) is also an interesting open handed drummer, although, very different in style)

[@Vor_Tex_Sun]

Incredible stick control

[@SvdP-vi5kk]

Billy Cobham?

[@juanfrancoyu]

Will Kennedy?

[@imluizhenrique]

Carter Beauford?

[@Whereyouatyo]

Simon. My hero!!! All the thumbs down are from under 20s. No doubt. Genius stuff here!!!!

[@mikesivo3924]

Simon Phillips will always be the greatest drummer in the world.

[@brucegelman5582]

Only those who know music know how amazing this man is and at 62 years old, which is my age, even more amazing.

[@drury2d8]

tied in first place with dennis chambers, bill bruford, gavin harrison, virgil donati, etc ..

[@oobenoob]

@@drury2d8 No lmao.

[@drury2d8]

@@oobenoob Lars Ulrich hehehe

[@guus007]

There are many great drummers. All in their abilities and genre. They all deserve their place in the sky so to speak. Simon Philips is one of those too.

[@walkerb1734]

Wow! Just…..Wow! Nothing more need said here.

[@TheThemattyo1]

Simon is a master drummer " Is that linley marthe on bass ? Guitarist is world class.....

[@glenwelty6788]

Insane drummer. Timing is flawless. Intoxicating. The quartet mixes well...no wonder Simon has played on everybody's albums from here to Timbuktu!

[@chrissteele6292]

Please simon 🙏 you're the only man on earth that could join rush and continue with the name. Neil peart would salute you. 👏

[@knobachan]

I think Simon's charm of drumming is its wide range of techniques and dynamics, a wide range of musicality, and the ability to compose. He is also a drummer who is worthy of respect for his earnest work on music.

[@arunsabherwal6256]

simply WOW....Why doesn't Dream Theatre ask Simon Phillips to play drums for them ....wouldn't it be just awesome 😀

[@j.d.7208]

Simon is a drummers drummer - seasoned veteran, wonderful sense of song - plays only what is need melodically and not just to shine the light on him, fantastic explosive dynamics and finesse and very humble what a recipe for success

[@POLTOMMIJAZZBRASIL]

Magico Simon ...the best 👋👋👋👍

[@drumsNstuff79]

Those huge rolls across the toms are so satisfying, aren't they? Incredible! When I look back on Simon's career I'm impressed at how versatile he is. He could do Pete Townsend power pop and Jeff Beck fusion all at once!

[@nandowusthon4422]

Simon doesn't need his solo part, this song belongs to him

[@TrevBec]

Bass tone is just ridiculously good.

[@georglang9316]

Simon Phillips einer der besten Drummer der Welt . Super

[@C.M.Giordano]

The skill and talent on display in this room is just on a completely different kind of level.

[@WilsonEatsASMR]

Best drummer in world, at least in my opinion.

[@bluebassett2]

I always love how musical Simon's playing, and solos are. Saw him back in 1980 with Jeff beck. Amazing player. Definitely in my top 10,

[@idag071]

Great music, great compositions, great drumming, some of the best musicians in the world playing my kind of music, the sound is superb, I'm happy and inspired, Thanks.

[@DYK-Music]

Ese Otmaro, felicidadez, arriba Venezuela

[@overtimefreak2685]

Phillips is magic...And it's Maradona on keys.

[@Datanditto]

I love her True Blue album!

[@kaiyp123]

He's better than Pele in this job...

[@deniharyono5587]

Hahaha

[@cowondeso]

What cud be more fun that seeing Diego Armando Maradona on the KEYS!!😂😂 Amazing Music from Si-Phi, GH and the rest!

[@MrJackrockerman]

Lol

[@danlboom2092]

Outstanding guys! I wish more of this generation was as talented as this.😊

[@dalmasc]

Simon never ceases to amaze. For me, he`s been the best drummer of my favourite band TOTO. !!!

[@SPAZZOID100]

Charles Dalmas porcaro

[@dixonqwerty]

Amazing musicians, amazing sound techs, amazing everything.

[@ELK1989612]

I just love how Simon can basically take that one triplet feel to anything, and make it sound like the best thing ever. Truly amazing.

[@FabiodeAlbuquerque]

Ernest Tibbs IS LITERALLY LICKING all the notes of the tune! Awesome band, playing and mix! Masters of their crafts!

[@richardfoulk2843]

Just ridiculous how good this is. A mountain of unshakable groove!

[@j.nreact4385]

Until now He's amazing for me even i'm not drummer.

[@stevedrums1675]

Simon needs to write a book. His experience and status will probably not be duplicated. the world and the industry is too different now.

[@misscreant]

stevedrums dude that’s a great idea.

[@MaraiK_]

My God someone help me i can resist the keyboard pitch modolator solo🔥🔥🔥🔥🙆🏾‍♂️🙌🏿🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹

[@kariiamba7324]

Music in its pure form...simply awesome

[@MrEnduro61]

Esibizione di alto livello, tutti musicisti al top, Simon uno dei migliori batteristi assieme a Terry Bozzio e Neil Peart se possibile

[@paulhole6953]

Wow Simon Phillips!...Amazing style & feel! One of the true greats!

[@ratamacueseven]

Love that bass line and bassist ! Superb Ernest !

[@6thUser]

Spectacular performance!

[@tommasoghinelli5362]

Un Kandinsky della batteria colori!! colori !! e ancora colori!!!!!

[@1859ddd]

The fact they were able to do this without a click track in their ear is mind-blowing. Also, what the heck was that time signature at the beginning?! This was so so cool!!!

[@jonathanmoellman]

It's in 12/8. Hard to tell at the beginning though because Greg starts off with tuplets!

[@songofpsalm]

An excellent display of drum musicianship rather than that of "showmanship/show-offism" which are nowadays commonly displayed by many younger drummers of today. It is not about "speed"... but the ability, creativity and mastery in being able to keep the art of drumming in perfect harmony with fellow-musicians in the band... rather than just focusing on the egoistical trait of the drummer!!!

[@martingjsmith]

Absolutely sensational performance. The intensity of playing from each of these wonderful musicians, and in particular Simon Phillips is a joy to behold!!

[@KMAN8599]

I mean Simon is a God on the kit....but Greg Howe makes that guitar sing...legend 👏🌭

[@ssanimir]

Yeah..still my favorite drummer! Hello from Croatia!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mauriceborsboom40]

with so much ease .. what a great performance from all .. glad to see Simon a couple of times live

[@mancuniancandidatem]

Magnificent! Flawless playing by all and a great tune.

[@juliogustavolazzos3155]

Greg How amazing guitarist

[@bradallmand2841]

simply the best stuff on earth.. Killer!...

[@LanceCampeau]

This is such a GOOD ensemble cast... each voice is so talented... the recording is fat, crisp and massively transparent... real audio gold guys...

[@serzhvalero3626]

Потолок! Боги!!!!!

[@dagostinoification]

Le jeu de Simon est extrêmement musical ! il dénote une très très grande maturité et une énorme expérience ! Tout en finesse ! et quel groove !

[@raymondmaynard2438]

Just wow that was 🌍 world 🌍 class 🥝🇳🇿fan for life