Simon Phillips' Drum Channel Masterclass Drum Solo

[@SaS-Music]

Who needs a band when you’ve got Simon Phillips?! 😂 No party tricks. No “shorts”. Just pure musicality. A true master of the art. Thanks, Simon and Drum Channel, 🙏🏻

[@MetalHeart8787]

if you or anyone doesn't Know he played on the Judas priest Album Sin after Sin, Check it out

[@davidmichaelsen9805]

@@MetalHeart8787Totally. D🤘O.Accept Metal Heart 85.Fuck Yeah.D🤘O

[@k.thompson8549]

…convinced his best work was with Duncan Browne.

[@gwgwgwgw1854]

he IS a band!

[@robgas7507]

Such a technical and melodic drummer. A very rare talent

[@CaptainSpyware]

Simon will go down in history as one of the most musical, influental and complete drummers of all time. His level of ambidextrous control is insane. He truly is one of the GOATs.

[@darkotube]

true, him and steve smith. Of course I am aware of all zappa drumers, steve gadd and so on, but these two guys can play literally any genre with such grace.

[@BC-rc]

Wow!

[@ahappything7850]

@@darkotube ! O.K. Let us face it: To me Manni von Bohr (A.E.O.), Randy Hansen ; Terry Bozzio (Zappa, Missing Persons) and Simon Philipps (Toto, Soloartist) are my main-influences. There is Glen Sobel and many others. But Manni, Terry and Simon developed new playing- systems and new forms of independence. The Purple Love Assistant

[@scottmartin6594]

He's been in the Modern Drummer readers choice top 25 best drummers of all time since 2002.

[@fernandomartincom]

The two really all around drummers in history are Vinnie (Megadeth, John Patitucci) and Simon (Judas Priest, Hiromi). Steve Smith and Gary Husband come close 🔥🥁🎶

[@icerag]

Simon has the most beautiful drum set layout I've ever seen. He uses it so musically through his famous open-handed technique.

[@ahappything7850]

My favourite Drum- and Cymbal- Set will be the Sonor-Signature for Manni von Bohr.

[@citydrums7525]

A very musical drummer...over the decades: the immortal Simon Phillips.

[@williamperri3437]

Yeah, he’s gotten better and better and better. He took the whole Billy Cobham thing and just went with it!

[@toothnail605]

Been watching Simon for decades, each time is always beyond amazing. At his age to play like this with that melody still going and being soooo crisp and precise, it's just a a level where it would take most of us 17 lifetimes to obtain this guy's vocabulary and playing level. We are truly blessed to have Simon. Love how Simon stuck to his big set, and it seems even bigger, he stuck to his unique finger print and didn't conform or go to a smaller set like most trendy drummers that follow the crowds/trends. Peace

[@williamperri3437]

Yeah, it’s like he took what he learned from Billy Cobham and just went with it! Not a carbon copy, very very musical!

[@rubytuesday1345]

Totally agree. I liked his response to a question about why he always uses such a big kit. He said (and I’m paraphrasing) that a pianist doesn’t bring a smaller keyboard for smaller gigs. Spot on Simon.

[@songforjehovah]

Simon's performance is brilliant as always. The triple snare is unique.

[@andyspofforth171]

It's not really,Billy Cobham's 1998 album 'Mississippi Knights Live' has him playing 3 snares AND 3 bass drums all different sizes - all respect to Simon though for continuing the tradition in fine style

[@songforjehovah]

@@andyspofforth171 Okay, thanks for the useful information

[@bryanmunroe4593]

"Simon, how many rack toms?" Simon: Yes!!

[@benmorris6831]

I love Simon Phillips. Dude is a BEAST! So smooth and fluid. He makes it look effortless. Going to see Toto again in a couple weeks. Man, I wish he was still with them. Jeff Porcaro was a groove master. I love Jeff. What Simon did with those songs was masterful. He made them his own while paying tribute to Jeff's original parts.

[@mikosoft]

I feel like the groove heavy songs like Rosanna, Hold the line, Won't hold you back and similar, that's where Jeff was unbeatable and Simon sounds a bit too mechanical. But in the prog songs is where Simon is right at home, his drumming in live versions of Hydra is just pure deliciousness.

[@soujrnr]

The dude is from another planet. I never tire of watching his unbeatable polyrhythms! What a genius!!

[@frankkalejo8809]

His drum sound is very distinctive. Always fantastic

[@sebk2669]

Out of this world, always musical and a technical masterpiece

[@joebowman1463]

Simon is just the full package. A master on the kit, musicality that has been world class for decades and the best example of a true professional.

[@christschinwon]

That was like watching a suspense movie, you're on the edge of your seat and can't wait to see what happens next! Beautifully constructed solo. All the elements in there and the tom turning? Pure perfection

[@hansvanhees5689]

A real Master !! And his snare and toms sounds amazing as always. Toms so open and clean. Snare tuning...perfekt to my ears 😊

[@jazzpianoman01]

The sound he’s getting from those drums and the accuracy of his playing, just out of this world.

[@juanjavierm]

Absolutely.

[@stevewilcock4767]

Simon is an incredible player. A real treat to watch.He knows his stuff.

[@ivorjones9961]

Brilliant as always Simon, spacing and dynamics are amazing, love it. Just purchased your signature sticks and love the feel. Thanks for all you do.

[@teozzolo0001]

That snare! What a sound! What a Groove of every drum! More of a Drummer… a real musician…. Great!

[@5ShotProductions]

I could watch and especially HEAR Simon playing for hours and it wouldn’t be boring one single second! 😍 Holy smokes, what an amazing Drum Solo he played 😍🙏 Thank you for uploading it, I will watch that clip probably every single day the next weeks 🥴 All the best from Germany 🇩🇪, Philipp 👋

[@jefersomalmeida1963]

Mestre dos mestres.....cara ele é muito musical... Não é desses barulhentos que só mostram velocidade e Gospel chips.....

[@MrPercussionPete]

Simon has the most beautiful snaredrum sound I've ever heard. And what a fine drummer he is.

[@w4tkn]

Normally I would agree, and the same goes for all his toms but this red one I felt too harsh for my ear, tuned higher than my tastes. Still exquisite playing, and If I was offered this kit there's no way I would turn it down.

[@geoffwilliams7240]

I thought the same - the snare is ON POINT. It’s got the precision of a ‘symphonic snare’ and the ‘throatiness’ of a rock snare; perfect.

[@joeblow-nu7mz]

I think it is the player not the drum, that makes it sound so fantastic. I kinda thought there was some Bonham in there, or Bonham had some of him...chicken egg.

[@asor8037]

@@joeblow-nu7mz I agree, his touch is 98% of the sound. That being said, I noticed his signature snares have triple flanged hoops. I remember when getting my first die cast hoopen snare, that I liked the somewhat softer rimshots the triple flanged gave. I reckon this is part of it as well.

[@alonzovillarreal4666]

I’ve been listening to him for over 40 years, proud to say that his playing made a huge impact on me. I never tire of watching him play.

[@FrankPCarpi]

The exceptional hand speed and independent use of all four limbs is apparent throughout the years of Simon Phillips' drumming career. He is a very consistent and versatile drummer, and anyone who he has performed with will attest to that. I have been working on my independence since I have been forced to learn to because of the size of my kit. That was the driving force behind Simon's open handed drumming style. You can see that he can lead with either hand, or foot, and the way he uses his left hand on the ride cymbal too. This is the man to take lessons from if you really want to perfect your skills.

[@fabiodolci847]

Listening Simon since 1978 ...He is the greatest drummer of all times

[@marioburku-drummer]

Nobody reaches Simon Phillips. He allways have the best sounding drums and the most tastefull drumsolos. His drums are singing and swinging🤩

[@thesimonphillipsarchive1957]

Just another day in the office. Simply THE KING. Best sounding drums in the market.

[@ratamacueseven]

One of most Brilliant sounding kits in the business ! Besides Mr Phillips being a complete Master !!! When the Bass Drum comes in it was Icing on top the Rhythmic Cake !!!!

[@michelleleeginger5225]

I always loved listening to Simon's drumming ❣️ I always thought that he brought a unique feel to the timing. Always crisp and upbeat ❤

[@relevantinformation6655]

He sonically paints with drums. Very few drummers do that. He uses the skins as his pallet 🎨

[@VegasAlien1]

I love the fact that he never scales down for any show. It's the same monster set-up every time, beautifully tuned.

[@yurysverdlov2935]

Love his unique style. Perfect timing, as always

[@frankschuster2664]

Man muss ihn lieben.Möge die Macht noch lange mit ihm sein!

[@prsticks74]

Awesome , I had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Phillips and his band live in concert several years ago and was blown away by his performance as well of his band . Simply amazing !!!

[@azwris]

What a great sounding kit. I know it's Simon who's playing but I still had to mention this.

[@RandyHanley]

Always so tasteful!

[@walkerb1734]

Makes it all look so effortless. Amazing!

[@osterkenn]

There is a little Bozzio and Cobham in this solo. The drums sound amazing too.

[@alexandremello6913]

Not to mention the Tony Williams inescapable influence.

[@louishebert1595]

Quel grand musicien, je me lance jamais de l’entendre, quel groove, technique exceptionnelle , dynamique, orchestration, fluidité, tout y est, il est vraiment un virtuose

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Perfection! Beautiful!

[@raymondkarlsson9794]

Always a treat to hear Simon, both solo as here and with bands like Protocol or the many famous ones he has been a fundament in.

[@vredeedam9194]

it's all great, the playing, the musicality, the percussion, beautiful combination with Simon

[@kevinstone9638]

Truly an amazing work right there. Honest, humble and musically sound. I watch guys like Nate Smith and others who are amazingly talented players in the their own right but, this right here is mastery of the art of control, dynamics, phrasing, speed and excellence and that is why Simon is truly a Master.

[@Thebilliardman]

Simon is a class act!! Just love that guy!!!

[@FerF123]

Simon Phillips is not just a drummer, he is a musician. His solos, and his playing are not motivated by super speed whit zero musical meaning, like most of the youtube or tik tok drummers this days (AKA el estapario siberiano), au contraire, he is beyond that and plays music, which is rich in tonalityes and most of all, dynamics. I've been watching him for many years and to watch him playing with many people like Lee Ritenauer, Hiromi trio (probably my favorite collaboration of Simon) or the last Protocol album its every time such a pleasure for the senses. Watch him playing is to watch how he moves, how he gestures and how he sound (probably the best sounding drum kit ever) and the result every time is a master piece of pure high quality music.

[@relevantinformation6655]

To me he paints a story with his solos 🎨. There are a few videos out there where he is with other drummers using minimal setups and the result is mesmerizing 🥁

[@pgoindi]

Thank you Drum Channel for showing the mic setup. I have been curious for a long time to hear Phillips' drums mic'd this way.

[@oooosq]

Dynamics masterclass

[@shawnhapney8784]

Thats a classy drum performance. Simons dynamics are impeccable! And of course drawn out of one hell of a drumkit/ cymbal set!!

[@timrobinson9192]

Drum tuner deserves a medal too, those toms sound bloody gorgeous.

[@jeroenvermunt862]

The tuner is SP himself as you know.😉

[@nealbraatz3911]

Everyone always mentions how great his Tama drums sound, and they DO sound great! But those Zildjian cymbals also sound fantastic!

[@eoTVoke]

drummer luar biasa 👍❤👍

[@Iscareeasy]

Great drummer! One of my favorites, gorgeous kit as well!

[@calmac9720]

That's got to be one of my favourite drum solos by Mr. Phillips, so 'understated' so when he does something incredible it really stands out!

[@junjunyopdjh]

Thankyou Drum Channel.

[@townshendshean]

Blessed to have seen him multiple times. He always blows my mind!

[@matthewkeesler1871]

His dynamics are at another level

[@Michael-xw4er]

Amazing drummer.He makes it look so easy on that massive kit!

[@cismercier8009]

I like the patterns he plays, and I especially like his sound. So transparent, and so balanced. A soft snare is quite rare. The whole reminds me of Mike Oldfield's 'Crises', where his drumming solo precedes the finale.

[@MEGAMIGA]

Wonderful!

[@filippogerolimetto5138]

Simply the best !

[@John_F898]

Those are some gorgeous sounding tom toms.

[@timsmith7899]

The only drummer that could fill the legendary Jeff Porcaro's shoes. Just amazing it has to said.

[@mikesivo3924]

Simon Phillips.. is the greatest drummer in the world .

[@noworriesimfijian]

Simon Phillips drum solos are more than just chops and fills. He’s got a definite musicality to his solos, finesse, speed, dynamics. Other drummers who also exude these sensibilities are Steve Smith, Jojo Mayer, Todd Sucherman amongst a host of others….Too cool👍😎🤘🤙👊Respect from Fiji 🇫🇯

[@mathewshaw2772]

Just brilliant Simon...He's on another level....Plus comes across as a genuine nice guy😊

[@Claude_Hoffmann]

Captivating solo. Like reading a good book!

[@michaelleong5351]

Jeez- rudiments, stick control, dynamics, orchestration. Complete Maestro…

[@mmv4920]

Beautiful solo.

[@Tico66]

Simon is amazing!

[@georgemardini218]

I love his work on the first Michael Schenker album

[@chrisdufour6701]

AWESOME! is all I can say. The man is an inspiration to young drummers...

[@georgebiederman5342]

Simon Phillips is completely DYNAMITE!!

[@BobSchoepenjr]

Musical and tasteful drumming with that kind of tones only Simon can execute. Great solo from the Master.

[@mjm5081]

Thanks so much for sharing! "Happy Drumming"

[@thesaint1822]

Yes simon Phillips is one best yes drummer before came to TOTO GROUP BAND IS ALSO THE ABSOLUTELY VERY GREAT DRUMMER EVERGREEN FOREVER WAW WHAT GREATEST HITS IS WAS I LOVE YOU FOREVER PHILLIPS. WORLD CLASS STYLE PLAYER DRUMMER FOREVER .

[@lujuanhurtado8664]

many many thanks for putting this up and out ...just beautuful

[@TheHasenbock]

I love that Simon take a simple Beat that everyone can follow 😎🥰

[@miraclestudio9167]

I can watch him all day long.

[@lujuanhurtado8664]

excellence in every way performance ....oustanding yes yah yeah ❤❤

[@quietone2916]

A true drummer who’s playing does the talking no BS theatrics or roller coasters no names mentioned

[@scottavery9126]

Every stroke sounds/feels so nice, so even - be it singles, doubles, or even triples in each hand. Excellent

[@Mark-lc3bh]

Wow! He makes it look easy! I got many years into this & not even close!😮

[@ZachBratland]

Sensei Master🥁✔️

[@mancuniancandidatem]

Amazing musician. Beautiful cymbals and tuning.

[@SafezoneExpert]

The only true virtuoso among world-class drummers. Maybe you can also mention Benny Greb. But everyone else can only shred. It's all about speed and rhythms that are as complex as possible. Simon Philips, however, masters the game with dynamics, speed and volume like no other. It's always a pleasure to listen to him.

[@GPz84]

Terry Bozzio has entered the discussion......

[@GPz84]

Oh, and Todd Sucherman

[@tonialacran8688]

Please check Mr. Gavin Harrison soon...

[@pellepop100]

And I add the super talented Icelandic drummer Gulli Briem to this list. Agree that most contamporary drummers are more or less only shredders, which is not very interesting.

[@DadsYouTubeChannel330]

David Weckl is the one, even the Greats look up to. He is a solid tier above Benny.

[@JanPatrickLucas]

Entice us with another signature snare, please, Simon. It's been a while... You must have had some ideas... Absolutely adored the Gladiator and Monarch. I alwas enjoy your intricate yet musical approach. Entirely unique - That's you!

[@xms0000]

Old school drumming: telling stories on drums orchestrationally, using sticks as pencils. Strictly No Bashing a la Bonham/Powell. One of my favourites.

[@PaulMarangoni]

OMG what a touch he has!

[@etiennerenevey2698]

Idol since my very first touches on drums…mostly loved for taking on legacy of mister jeff porcaro!

[@bretttravis4698]

801 Live is the first time I discovered Simon as I was a fan of Phil Manzanera of Roxy Music. Still one of my favorite performances by Mr.Phillips. Tomorrow Never Knows - incredible!

[@jimbarcelona1078]

Love this solo.

[@rodpyle4241]

Awesome performance great sounding kit. Delicious!!

[@mickeymortimer4407]

truly remarkable

[@AN-te4ij]

One if the best of our times

[@jspade2376]

He's the drumming equivalent of Stevie Ray Vaughn: absolutely incredible technique (his sticking is so clean and precise) and at the same time beautifully musical too (the way he keeps the rhythm pulsing throughout and doing powerful fill variations on it). A very rare combination--amazing musician.

[@OliverBusse]

Simon doesn't follow a metronome, metronomes follow Simon

[@JulioFalavigna]

All I can say is... his sneakers are "conversing" with the drumset... wine-tone-wise:) Silly dad jokes apart, what a breathtaking display of pure, unmatched artistry!

[@LochNess_drums]

New Simon Phillips video lets go

[@heikowillerts9835]

Has anyone noticed that this entire 8min excellent solo is based on a traditional samba beat !? Really well done....

[@jimbarcelona1078]

Outstanding solo Simon