Proof that Larnell Lewis is human (but barely) (Miaou Drum Solos)

Which one's your favorite ??
Song : Miaou by Mathieu Fiset
Listen to the complete song on Bandcamp : mathieufiset.b...
Music written by Mathieu Fiset and Larnell Lewis
Produced by Mathieu Fiset
Drums : Larnell Lewis
Piano : Mathieu Fiset
Guitar : Antoine Dufour
Violin : Tommy Gauthier
Bass : Charly Yapo
Recorded by Yves Drolet at Studio Sismique
Filmed by Paul Digiacomo
#larnelllewis #drumsolo #drums

[@zacharygoody]

The later takes where he really starts changing the dynamics and using the rims and changing the tones of the toms sound incredible. No matter how good a drummer someone is, they can always change, improve and experiment

[@MathieuFiset]

Totally !

[@rdhlabib8637]

Totally agree

[@illuminaelsenyor]

👍

[@hnodks]

I think that was the take in the original video

[@pamalaoverlin9135]

AnotherSuperHuman🤗

[@catlikethief1718]

My drum teacher: "ok I'll show you ONE more time."

[@benkennedy1806]

This only proved to me that this man has infact been sent from a different realm

[@MathieuFiset]

Human from another dimension ?

[@BradsGonnaPlay]

This man is one of my all-time favs in no small part because he hits his snare like it owes him money. Unbelievably talented drummer.

[@benomatic42]

Check Corey Fonville, esp playing with Super Blue. Saw it live, and he gets a crack out of the snare like few others.

[@BobSchoepenjr]

The aaaaaahhhh was a short pause , so important in drum solos

[@MathieuFiset]

Indeed ;)

[@iangarner4624]

the swag at 4:09 when dodging the headphone cable is insurmountable

[@thezebiano]

So. Sick. Favourite takes are 1 and 4. So incredibly fun to watch.

[@MathieuFiset]

Me too ! Thanks !

[@iaial0]

Take 4 was really like "k now I'm kinda bored I'll spicy it up a little hehe"

[@kageyamatobio-h4q]

Same

[@SamLeung]

dang...such tasty playing. Larnell is the man

[@SC4RRL3TT]

I love Take 2 because it's the perfect example of drumming yourself into a corner and miscalculating how much time you have. He kind of undershot the downbeat there which is totally fine and happens to everyone, but seeing someone at his level do it gives me a bit of confidence. It's like watching Michael Jackson trip while dancing, it's totally understandable that it happens, only thing that matter is the recovery and Larnell recovered flawlessly!

[@MathieuFiset]

Exactly!

[@SylarTheBest]

Take 3 made me audibly go "UGH! 😩" Larnell's a BEAST

[@marvinmarsh3534]

at 4:49 you can see him leave his body and go into the music. Unreal drumming Larnell!

[@mrbgnle]

Take 4 was so immensely good, it brought me in tears. Thanks for sharing!

[@MathieuFiset]

Thanks for watching :)

[@darickbonebrake6774]

It was truly astonishing

[@goblinondrums]

Ugh the camera zooms and stuff were giving me a headache but Larnell still killing it as usual

[@MathieuFiset]

I know ;)

[@filipegomes5024]

The camera deffo to much. He doesn't need added spice let us enjoy what he's doing

[@spanzotab]

I thought it was cool

[@ChaotikDawg]

waaaah waaaah

[@silverelk]

Also why is the back of crash taking up a third of the screen. Can't even see his hands most of the time

[@AmmishaddaiZhakata]

The last Take was unbelievable🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 The finesse with which Larnell Lewis plays with when he plays like that is simply phenomenal, so technical but he makes it seem easy

[@MathieuFiset]

Indeed ! That is called MASTERY :)

[@madschristjansen6126]

I think he's just trying to seem more human, its all a trick

[@alexn4290]

it's incredible that he has so many ideas just for one solo

[@MathieuFiset]

Indeed ! And the last one was the cherry on top !

[@thePeterpumpkin68]

One of the best all round, tastiest, players. Next level

[@MathieuFiset]

D best !

[@metafinil]

Those high hat rolls at the start of take 3 make me want to throw my drums out

[@metafinil]

@4:44 is Larnell the best drummer alive?!

[@MathieuFiset]

I might not be the one to say that, but yes :)

[@MrAaronWomball]

Truly a musician where the instrument is an extension of himself.

[@CreateToInitiate]

This is just flipping amazing! If you listen to this with your eyes closed, you wouldn't even notice the flub. Just smooth with it. An absolute pro!

[@santiagoarias50]

The definition to provide drums with musicality. 👌🏼

[@MathieuFiset]

This is exactly what you're getting with Mr. Lewis !

[@raymondbauer2152]

We NEEEED a video on Trilogie!!! It's my absolute favorite, so much variation and every part is so unique, I feel like levitating every time I listen to it!

[@MathieuFiset]

Thank you !! And there is a video for trilogie over on Antoine Dufour's channel : kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2S5mnmolNWgnMU

[@raymondbauer2152]

@@MathieuFiset oh wow, thanks!

[@tp5354]

Take one is just pure energy, and it seems he's in a complete flow state just doing all the amazing shit he can do! take 4 is that energy Chanelled with his thoughts and creativity that add breaks, dynamics and phrasing that makes the solo fit well into the song play to the music,

[@MathieuFiset]

Agreed !

[@user-lg5zn1rk6f]

Jesus😂 he’s the most complete drummer out there …just amazing to watch

[@stevenabi5095]

I cannot even conceive what his brain is thinking or planning with this type of flow. Mad respect for his choices so musical and interesting. Not just chopping his @ss off. One of our beloved modern greats!! Big fan! NABSTER in Nashville!

[@montunop]

The (main) snare sounds fantastic !

[@GerJimenez]

Sick, this proves that tastefully playing is harder than just chopping around, it only gets amazing with every take

[@kodykindhart5644]

Love take theory So many ppl caught up with showing off they can’t get good takes Killer playing right here🤘🤘

[@kodykindhart5644]

I try to get the whole song in at least 3 takes First play thru is my tightest Then consecutively looser and more open to trying something wild in take 2/3 Then I try to get comped then if I have an idea or I need to punch something in bam Done on to the next

[@2ndAveScents]

I need my tom rolls to sound like that for goodness sake I’m going to work my ass off this year to get there! Larnell is such an inspiration man, musically my favorite drummer in the world.

[@BradsGonnaPlay]

Not to take away from his skill or playing since he’s one of my all-time favs, but a good chunk of that sound is his tuning. Make sure you got a nice fat, cutting tuning and it’ll help you get there a lot faster. Again not discounting his skill at all! I mean, his micro-timing is immaculate

[@2ndAveScents]

@@BradsGonnaPlay well, to be fair I play an e kit right now because I live in a house with others but I’ve only been drumming for one month so I have a long way to go

[@BradsGonnaPlay]

@@2ndAveScents oh right on! Have fun with your practice journey; it’s such a fun instrument to work on. Practice your techniques, rudiments, and playing to a metronome. You’ll improve faster than you think :)

[@2ndAveScents]

@@BradsGonnaPlay dude I got so much better so quickly it’s so encouraging because of watching guys like this and so many good resources online. I’m going to sign up for Drumeo because I don’t want to make any bad habits and build a strong foundation. I might actually hire a teacher if I can find one

[@counterfit5]

​@@BradsGonnaPlayI can't decide is I like Larnell's or Matt Garstka's toms more

[@softpool1286]

the "mistakes", which i dont even think i caught any beside one on take 2 where the big "ahhhh" appeared on the screen, is just the robot inside of him attempting to blend in with the rest of humanity as to not raise any suspicion

[@MathieuFiset]

Probably ! ;)

[@emilien8889]

Énorme, merci d’avoir partagé ça 🤩 et l’album est génial, content d’être tombé dessus !

[@MathieuFiset]

Merci à toi 😁

[@hollowdusk]

Amazing to see the creative process in action. Seeing how many rhythms and methods can be squeezed out of a simple backing. Pushing his skills to every corner of his ability to see where they brake down. He seems like a man who learns something everytime he sits at the kit and craves and wants the kit to hit him back and teach him how the song needs to be played. Beautiful

[@Neorigg]

Came for Larnell, stayed for the amazing music! Thanks for the discovery!

[@MathieuFiset]

Thanks for staying !

[@not2zen]

Simply amazing! He can play better in his sleep than I can fully awake, such a master!

[@ianlove4346]

He's so good it hurts.... So much fun to watch and listen to! Thanks for sharing!

[@MathieuFiset]

Thanks for listening :)

[@emileboucher-cloutier3529]

Woa.. all of those takes are out of this world, Take 2 and 5 are my favs

[@marinlarin]

Smart of him to miss one hit out of 10 thousand, so we can foolishly believe he's actually human

[@BBT609]

All the takes were deadly but its hit different with Take 3!!!

[@CarlHamilton1914]

Take 4 was what dreams are made out of!

[@Michael-xw4er]

Love this guy's drumming! Great attack and phrasing.

[@MaDiViL696]

Thank you so much for sharing all these behind the scene. These songs are killer. Larnell's musicality is really on another level. His ability to empathize what he is playing on top of is just magical

[@MathieuFiset]

Thank you !!

[@rayjordun]

Whoever mixed this is awesome. I can hear both the drums and the other music playing. So often the reference music gets drowned out and I can't hear it

[@MathieuFiset]

Thank you ;)

[@lukesnyder5637]

Never before has a video title and what it actually shows been so different

[@MathieuFiset]

Clickbait

[@havardmj]

Larnell always makes me question if I really can call myself a drummer.

[@MathieuFiset]

Larnell makes me question if I can call myself a pianist...so... :)

[@erkdro]

So much creative freedom and ownership of that piece. So awesome to watch LL is the man!

[@kumi1194]

dayum larnell its mi fav drummer and will allways be

[@FrankDeCoster-FrakkeZeroOne]

Divine drumming...

[@torocruz1192]

What I love about him is that although he have all the chops is not just 32th note galore. Soooo much dynamics, musicality, taste and touch. 🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@Dthepianoprincess]

last take is my favorite. He clearly has a nice moment with the cymbals and the transition into the later clickies

[@MathieuFiset]

That's the "wow" take !

[@kirlondrumz]

This is insanely good! Such musicality in his playing!

[@chrispysaid]

this man really is a visionary

[@daskiier]

Dude COMMANDS the kit. What a master.

[@hubertgunpowder]

Fantastic performance !! ♫

[@MathieuFiset]

Thanks !

[@kirjian]

That last take was SAUCY

[@MathieuFiset]

You can taste it

[@B.Dalton.175]

…Playing a Stage Custom too! Larnell is incredible!

[@MathieuFiset]

Yeah that's my kit ! ;)

[@aplaystore]

Amazing!! I like it solo 3 wow!!

[@dudefolife210]

My toxic trait is that I feel I can do this if I practice enough. Knowing I can barely keep my double strokes in time. Man is a maniac on the kit !!!!

[@MathieuFiset]

You can do anything if you practice enough ! :)

[@andrewmiller9265]

Larnell you must be an ALIEN bro!!! Best drumming I've heard in a minute

[@jacek5587]

This guy is insane. His groove is insane. WOW!

[@kirkh666joejoe]

insane

[@Gukslaven]

I kind of wish this version of the song was available (just drums + piano, take 4); sounds amazing as-is :)

[@MathieuFiset]

Well that's what's on the final song too, take 4 and only piano during the drum solo, no ? But thanks ;)

[@Gukslaven]

​@@MathieuFisetRight, but I mean on Spotify 😊

[@Gukslaven]

Thanks for sharing though, this is awesome to see

[@MathieuFiset]

@@Gukslaven thanks for watching ! :)

[@B.Davis1]

Bro this is insane 🔥

[@MathieuFiset]

Thanks !

[@regentsaquariums5692]

This guy is on a total different next level deal. He's like dancing with his drums LoL.

[@hadenbaillie1833]

Awesome,absolutely love this track and could watch a hundred takes of larnells drum break ❤

[@MathieuFiset]

Thank you ! Have you watched the making of video for that song ? More takes from the rehearsals ;)

[@hadenbaillie1833]

@@MathieuFiset no but will now,thanks,appreciate your creativity and music

[@bacobill]

I am a total believer in first take magic and this only carries on my belief.. so musical and with so little mental interference.. beautiful.

[@aaronvansichem]

damn what an incredible song!!

[@MathieuFiset]

Thank you !

[@lorenzojuniormuscoso2547]

This will be in DRUMMERWORLD. For sure!

[@MathieuFiset]

Does that still exist ??

[@fredrikio]

Still absolutely NOT convinced he's human. What a beaut to watch him play...

[@MathieuFiset]

Elegance in rhythm !

[@bittermany]

take 4 all the way!

[@richandglorious]

Alle parts are amazing, but the last take is a masterpiece!

[@shaulbalas6231]

Beautiful

[@screamer22222]

if something, this proves me that he is not human :) amazing talented musician

[@iamthereareu]

la 4ieme! wow! Thanks pour le partage!

[@jumaaneclark8333]

One of my favorite musicians

[@user-zn8kg7uu5c]

In my opinion Larnell underrated G.O.A.T. of drumming, so precisely musical. Please follow him on social media, I wants his videos every day

[@MathieuFiset]

He is the greatest for sure !! Haven't had the chance to work with many others of that caliber of course...but I don't doubt that Larnell is above and beyond :)

[@esjel9804]

Incredible. Mix is so tight, so balanced. I like the first take. Such a tasty tune -- gotta love that Latin feel, and IMO, its the most difficult rhythm to solo over, and he made it look easy. Loved the Gadd reference in the 4th take. Crazy thing is that I felt take one was the best and after the second listen it was. He's a beast.

[@MathieuFiset]

Thanks ! And yes I also think take one was the "best", but take 4 was the "beast"...I couldn't leave it out of the album !!

[@giacomoparise7553]

Fantastic

[@kageyamatobio-h4q]

Music at it's best

[@kageyamatobio-h4q]

Love all the takes

[@charlesabboud1613]

Larnell has an endless bag of tricks he can call on or pull out in any instant…

[@MathieuFiset]

I know right ? Always fresh and surprising !

[@charlesabboud1613]

@@MathieuFiset he’s a consummate musician, the drummer’s drummer

[@ophirhaddad]

1 and 4. And such an amazing drummer

[@MathieuFiset]

And this is the right answer :)

[@domithedrumster]

endless stream of ideas, unbelievable

[@Noiseheads]

Take 4 is just JFEIOJFIOEJOWFKLASJFL

[@MathieuFiset]

Agreed

[@iaial0]

Went back and watched it again and caught that he was about to rip his headphones off by accident lol, just after the knife cuts (I like to call them like this) at around 4:08

[@NikkoNikko98]

Followed by some very dynamic: AKDHCHDHWJEHRHFUSAOWKEBDGXGAUWIEJDHDB

[@rodders878]

Take 4 and 1 gotta be my fav !!!🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@juste96669]

mais quel dieu bordel ! en 3 note on est absorbé !

[@Ag_Drums]

This is just Digital Gold

[@sergyjila7730]

Woooooow!!!!)))

[@warrenk117]

Weckl-esque with a nasty snare. Phenomenal!

[@bontempo1271]

Stupendous !

[@snarlpatrick]

Holy smokes. The hi hats self-actualized doing that.

[@mastertonberry9224]

just an absolute beast

[@pmtfabrication3468]

On a level with few peers...nice work! Wow

[@MathieuFiset]

Thanks !

[@justinreynolds3935]

Clean as hell

[@oshikiri999]

I see no human here...just an extremely well built drum machine 💪🏻

[@Bateuresession]

Une dinguerie ! Il me tue !

[@handidrummer]

Barely 12 bars into take four and my brain broke

[@BandyBunkele]

Love those hats hes using.

[@jarrettkplett]

New title to song: The dance of the headphone cord He subdued that headphone cord into oblivion with his infectious beats!

[@ChrisLee-yr7tz]

3:31 If you look carefully at the eyes you can see the alien lifeform almost pops out of the host by mistake.

[@XXxxABHxxXX]

No human has been recorded in this video.

[@jonvinson4553]

Hey Siri, give me 9000 ideas to practice for the rest of my life.

[@knowdrums1]

Take 4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!