Simon Phillips presents his drum kit

[@GrayGhostDrumCovers]

“These are the Octobans......made of Octoban material” I love this guy, my favorite drummer!

[@PascalFelten-k3k]

Yeah, very funny and humble too !

[@terryklender4209]

The kit sitting on a wood platform is genius, never realized how much that can affect the sound.

[@MirkkoDeMaio]

There's always something to learn from Simon. Genius.

[@MirkkoDeMaio]

@Neil did i mentioned his playing?

[@philkimber8086]

Neil you are of course entitled to your opinion but clearly haven't heard or seen enough of Simon's open handed drumming over the last 40 plus years,I love Billy but Simon took what Billy did and cleaned it up/expanded the concepts until they were Simon's own. The mans independence/control is awesome ! It's fair to say he is one of the most original/creative/influential drummers thus far,at 63 if the man wants to repeat a few ideas then what's wrong with that ? As musicians we all do that,presented with as much material to drum on as he obviously does it's bound to happen.

[@MirkkoDeMaio]

@Neil what are you talking about? Did you watched the video? he doesn't play anything, he explains his kit and tuning!

[@philkimber8086]

Neil ok I'm not even going to honour you with a detailed reply. Like I said you have no idea of Simon's playing history,at 12 years old he was playing Dixie and B bop ! His work with Hiromi isn't rock! In fact 99% of the time he doesn't use a metronome ..... You're clearly a hater just trying to stir people up ! At the very least you should learn how to type properly, the odd capital wouldn't go a miss !

[@MirkkoDeMaio]

@Neil well, you'r talking about his playing, so why complain about me talking about the video's contents which it's not about his playing actually?

[@ronniek7748]

A phenomenal drummer and a real classy guy! Toto is not the same without him.

[@mladenpalenkas7750]

Totally agree 👍

[@regaltip8A]

I better not make a comment....I got attacked by people saying that Gregg Bisonette was at the same skill level. Sometimes better I keep my opinion to myself as someone who has played drums for 40 years and spent thousands of hours listening to drummers and reading books and articles. All I said was Phillips made Bisonette look like a toilet. My opinion but last time I checked I wasn't living in a communist country and I could express an opinion.

[@robinjohnson6301]

@@regaltip8A So are you saying those people shouldn't be allowed to attack you? Like you said, it's not a communist country and people can express their opinions. So are you suggesting they shouldn't be allowed to express their's?

[@PascalFelten-k3k]

Simon, I follow you for 40 years. You're so interesting and technical , your advices are so helpful ! Thanks a lot, master of drums !

[@TomDrums]

I love to hear him talk about his drums. He has one of the best sounding kits I've ever heard!

[@guntertorfs6486]

Indeed. He's not only an excellent drummer, but he puts a lot of thought into the sounds produced , which is a large part of the effect you generate on the audience.

[@DavePainkiller]

Every time I listen to Evans Drum Heads and think of experimenting with those, I stumble across Simon's vids and he has the best sounding Remo tuning anywhere. Every kit he's ever owned and played has sounded incredible.

[@joealessandro4498]

He uses an open tuning.

[@josephforcino8099]

Simon is one of my favorite drummers.

[@docmilsap]

I love that he's not too geeky, he just talks drums without being too technical. Saw one of his drum clinics in Glasgow a few years ago & was lucky enough to have a chat with him & Ted McKenna together..,.,.. great night

[@liamfitzdrums]

RIP Ted McKenna. He's brilliant on Rory Gallagher's 'Stage Struck' album.

[@DWH072]

Always impressed with Simon and his loyalty to. Tama and Zildjian throughout his career

[@Surmoka]

As he has been endorsed from the very beginning, it's not that big of a feat... Neither to have a 100000 piece drum kit when you're getting it for free

[@philkimber8086]

Surmoka playing pro from 12 years old,did he have a deal at that age ?

[@Surmoka]

@@philkimber8086 maybe not as a beginner, but throughout his whole career yes

[@RogierRJDonker]

@@Surmoka tama was around 5 years before endorsing Simon and even longer before as Star. He is very loyal. Tama and Zildjian since 1979 and pro-mark and Remo since 1982. He used to have a big Ludwig kit before getting endorsed. He likes a big kit. So yeah

[@guntertorfs6486]

@@RogierRJDonker He's that type of person. Likeable man. No pretentiousness at all.

[@richt1583]

I’m not a drummer or a musician. This man knows his stuff. His playing is phenomenal! Fascinating to hear him talk about his equipment. Such an expert in his field and craft. Young drummers should gravitate to his wisdom and knowledge.

[@susrev88]

he said drums are his second best skills. record engineering is the first

[@FusionHowie]

The gig rug/platform is fucking genius! Why haven't we ever heard of the importance of this? Simon Phillips ....monster player/cool dude/ scientific genius!! Brilliant but simple matter of fact !

[@WhiteCatStudio-recordingstudio]

It's the first time I hear about that but it is interesting... Simon his a great guy and very kind...

[@lucasdinoplayshow594]

Learned a couple things there...Simon Phillips! 👍

[@ot5634]

I always like Simon Phillip's drums set up as well as his playing. Amazing drummer.

[@guntertorfs6486]

Been a drummer for 30 years. I have heard the sound of many drumkits. Experienced Simon Phillips 4 times live. Best sounding kit i've ever heard.

[@rufus5621]

I have never nor will ever play a drum kit this large, but this is Simon's style so more power to him!

[@CiaoGibson]

Had the pleasure of meeting Simon at a clinic a few yrs back....a real English gentlemen and one of the world’s finest! Thank you Simon.

[@gallienus172]

This was a great video. I get the impression he still loves drumming and drums as much as he did the day he got his first real drum set.

[@patxilebrancon5393]

his comments on sound, mics and eq are a masterclass. Great lesson!

[@keiththomas6690]

Love it,Simon is one of my heroes, and can still set his kit up

[@fireyourrocketts]

The Master and his craft, I had the pleasure to meet him and converse few minutes once, found him at dinner and he was very gracious; the best thing about giants is they do not really know how great they truly are, this man is one of those, knowledgeable, very down to earth and easy going, and when he plays, one can feel it.

[@blampied]

Hey, big thank you to whoever recorded the sound for this video, and letting me think my tinnitus was blaring away with the high pitch hum at the end.

[@Vor_Tex_Sun]

His knowledge as a drummer and a gear head and many other aspects are quite frankly are on a another level

[@HarleyMothersole]

His live performance w/ Townsend and Gilmore on Give Blood is bloody brilliant

[@regaltip8A]

Absolutely. Had that on VHS many years ago. Incredible musicality as a drummer

[@citydrums7525]

I agree. Didn't know it was Simon...

[@DonaldGerbino]

Yes that is phenomenal, also the judas priest album sin after sin has Simon on it and its phenomenal

[@DonaldGerbino]

I have a 20"china trash and its a great cymbal

[@bigwrdzable]

For me, that's where it ALL started! I could feel his energy!!! Even if you took out the audio, you could see the energy!

[@railfangig6699]

Always loved the sound of Simons drums ever since he played on Mike Oldfields 1983 album Crisis , then the two following albums Discovery and Islands.

[@Mig77PL]

And then he'd done another great part of drums while recording another drum part for Mike Oldfield's "Heaven's Open" in 1991 that we could call a masterpiece 😃

[@DrummingMan1]

Mr. Philips! A classic! Now I know why my 22 x 20 kick drum is like hitting a feather pillow! I always thought it was better to lock my drums down! This wobbling and shaking tip is genius! Time to pull that rag rug off my riser! The boys are going to call me Looney Tunes but I’m going to do it!

[@massimomaxmajorana]

He is so great on explaining things. Very clear and concise.

[@rchap1003]

I'm sure many professional drummers HATE talking about their kits. It's just not interesting to many of them. But i love that Simon just 'chats' for us drummers who love hearing about their choices. Such an interesting guy!

[@leighgrant3475]

This paticular instrument perspective from Simon was extremely well defined and spoken true to the nature in which his beliefs of musicality are preveyed in all that he does. best yet thank you for this EN Beatit TV and of course SP

[@2002bonzo]

The most informative drum rig run-down I've seen. Brilliant.

[@ENBeatitTV]

Thank you on both Simon and BeatIt's behalf!

[@MickManningly]

Definitely not your average rock drummer ! An artiste & specialist .

[@clivebuirski]

Thank you Simon for this special insight into your drums. Hugely appreciated and I love your new music! Really great. My wife Virginia appreciates you too. Regards

[@mightyV444]

0:59 - I once had a vintage Tama Imperialstar from the 70's, with a centered tom mount on the bass drum; I too had the tom toms sit in my lap! X-))

[@joshuadelvelos7227]

7:40 Sound Lab Prototype. Zildjian Sound Lab Prototype. If I'm not mistaken.

[@SteveMacLachlan]

So nice to hear artists taking the time to explain their setup and philosophy

[@pjones8404]

Zildjian really screwed up discontinuing the Armands. I LOVED them. In my opinion were the best sounding Zildjians since the early 70's. Very sad.

[@jglasernyc]

I really enjoyed his presentation. It all makes perfect sense.

[@timkerwin6886]

Thank you for sharing this video. Great looking set. Love the Zildjian cymbals

[@chrisshrader7955]

I'd love one of these kits in case anyone from Tama has an extra one they don't need :)

[@berkekayhan4000]

How can one not love this beautiful man!

[@benstrout3231]

Tama's rack system is called Power Tower. 11:39

[@brianmendelsohn2789]

My band just played the Deer Lodge a couple weeks ago!

[@generalhammond461]

Wonderful technician. Fascinating man

[@michaelsage74]

I’m not a Tama guy but damn that kick makes me want to switch!

[@mr.pac.4614]

Very interesting technical info. What a great drummer!

[@jonathanbrody3979]

One of the best drum videos of ever seen Drummer/scientist

[@PNW_Sportbike_Life]

My new Starclassic birch/walnut has a 22x14 kick drum. I’d tell you if I liked it, but I haven’t had time to set them up and play them!

[@quint7394]

wouldnt a rack system solve the hole tom mount thing?

[@highlandhillwalkin]

he'd have to buy one...thats a no no!! ;)

[@philkimber8086]

He used to use a rack back in the nineties but ditched it because of resonance issues when the toms were being played ...

[@aindparse]

Simon's drums are all mounted traditionally (tom holders etc) so that when one drum is hit, all the others resonate and add to the sound. Racks isolate the drums, so this doesn't happen. Plus racks look awful, like painter's scaffolds.

[@Mike-ol7xp]

Yes and No, It depends on what response you're after. Racks don't have the wobble Simon mentioned that helps bring out the resonance of the toms

[@mikehoward695]

I was thinking a 14" depth kick would probably work using a rack. Then the kicks could come in more without compromising tom location. Just a thought, he did mention he likes the kick mount though. Hmm

[@kevinmorrison1553]

That’s very interesting about BD depth, shorter is good. I play a 20”dia x 18” Premier and it is fussy. The 50’s era kits got it right. TY

[@nielswil]

14:18, flatbase stand. As long as it doesn't fall over its great. But if it falls over its too late.

[@mcfly3510]

it goes BOOOOOM - and that´s what we like!!!!

[@NicholasSadlier]

First became aware of Simon via the Who 1989 tour and he's been one of my favourite drummers ever since.... that he's so articulate and a nice guy are a bonus

[@benblackburn2693]

I'm honestly surprised that he doesn't use a rack. God bless his drum tech that sets up all of these stands and drums

[@155-NL]

Just missing the pedals...I see he uses Iron Cobra's but l want to know Rolling or Power glide and Why. Love Simon and this video.

[@carlpirkle1134]

I'd like to know Rolling or Power Glide as well? Hoping someone will comment.

[@cyrilocellaris]

He plays with rolling glide.

[@PUBHEAD1]

Simon says......I listen

[@さわちん-z2v]

Beautiful drum kit❤️

[@joegarcia54]

Phenomenal player.

[@Ogggy]

This guy is my new guru. And not just drummingly speaking.

[@ericjencson9489]

That was excellent.

[@MySynthDungeon]

Excellent Walk and Talk About !!Cheers!! ;-)!!!!

[@dashwig]

"This cymbal is a very special cymbal" (default phase used by drummers showing their gear). But he's 100% right about shorter bass drums. Love the attack they have. Some years ago you couldnt go into a drum store without seeing all those tunnel shaped bassdrums everywhere.

[@txtpqb]

does Zildjian still make the Earth Ride from back in the 80s-90s ? Was a very, very unique cymbal with a smooth bell and very thick body.

[@liamfitzdrums]

Sadly they don't.

[@DavidOakesMusic]

" Hardware shouldnt be too rigid " Cameraman : "... ok...😔 "

[@bodeans59]

What a fantastic video, I've been following Simon since his early days with Pete Townshend. I wish he would have explained how he mics this huge kit. I didn't see any individual mics on the rack toms, maybe he just uses the overheads.

[@simonlamphee9905]

LEGEND of percussionist incitefull too

[@evanward4303]

Eric Idle has a cool drum set.

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

Pay attention kids. That's a man's drum set right there.

[@edudrums8891]

Hola buenisimo video!! pregunta para afinar toms y snare utiliza el parche de arriba mas tenso que parche de abajo de abajo?

[@simonl1785]

"DUSTBIN TYPE" Sound Excellent The man is a legend

[@Stephen.Salamunovich]

I completely agree about the 14" bas drum depth. But you could eliminate the tom holder problem with a rack application. There's also a unique mount from INDe drums that mounts as part of the tuning lugs which you could put right at the very front of the bass drum so it would mount the toms immediately over the front lugs. That should buy you at least the extra inch you have to use and go with a 14" drum. Regarding the floor tom legs having to come out where the place locks can get dislodged, you could put the place locks ABOVE the fitting on the drum instead of below, and push the legs up so the top of the legs are flush with the top head. Then you push rotate the leg until the bottom is tucked up next to the drum and store and transport the drum with all the legs secured on it. Then when you go to set it up, you just bring the leg downward until the lock hits the top of the holder so it will be right back in place....My 2 cents anyway....

[@IAmInfinitus208]

Simon doesn't go for a drum rack/power tower application anymore as he prefers the toms to have resonance with each other. I've heard that drum racks completely isolate the toms in its own place and thus not creating enough resonance to travel with each other. I guess his tastes changed, especially since he is after all also an engineer in the studio recordings as well. Also doesn't he use 15" depth instead for the kick to allow the mount to have space he wants for his configuration, I believe that's what Tama listed under his specs.

[@HadEnough745]

Ask Simon why are so many drum companies pushing 18" deep bass drums?

[@PaulMarangoni]

He's wrong about having to have the tom mount further from the batter side. Those mounts would let him position the toms further away due to their ability to swivel around, even if the mount itself was installed closer.

[@gmcjetpilot]

Why not go with a rack to hold Toms?

[@DannyTOG]

Different look, different feel, different sound.

[@DPGlu]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGjQo5V3rLOtkLM Watch this. Here, he describes why he changed his setup in the 90s, including abandoning the rack

[@marttinieminen8479]

How low Or high snare drum stand you play drum setups simon phillips?

[@Rekles]

If you had to set your drums up yourself what would you use

[@RJWPG]

I see reinforcing rings. On Star Maples? Is that a custom aspect?

[@nielswil]

I am wondering why he changed the angle of his toms and ride cymbal.

[@nielswil]

He explained it in a different video.

[@michaelengle9062]

nice to see one of the greats agree with me that standard depth basses are better that these stupid deep ones the companies are pushing on us. I get all of mine cut down to 14 or 16" depth

[@simonl1785]

One of my fave drummers along with Mr Gene Hoglan, Mr Gavin Harrison and Mr Will Calhoun

[@Surmoka]

Strange, and I don't want to offend but IMHO Harrison & Hoglan are way above Phillips' level.. I mean he's good, but not nearly world class like the other two who are my favorites as well.

[@simonl1785]

@@Surmoka My music tastes range from PRIMUS to SLAYER KINGS X to MESHUGGAH PINEAPPLE THIEF to SUICIDAL TENDANCIES GINGER WILDHEART/THE WILDHEARTS to STRAPPING YOUNG LAD/DEVIN TOWNSEND RUSH to PINK FLOYD i admire Mr Phillips playing thats all

[@zenepow]

The china cymbal that made in 79 Sounds incredible tbh

[@Beatwilder]

What kind of wood does he use for the drumrug?

12X8 is better. I wonder what He thinks of the hyperdrive depths

[@footnotedrummer]

I think that gong drum might be a Granstar.m It's difficult to tell.

[@Johnyevil]

Granstar?

[@footnotedrummer]

@@Johnyevil ... Tama. It was a top of the line series for Tama in the 80s.

[@IAmInfinitus208]

It's the Star Maple gong drum. You can see the badge of the current Star series on it, not the vintage Granstar one.

[@mr.d7429]

How can he be so calm and a beast at the same time?

[@Philtoid]

This guy always tunes his kits just how I like them. A fantastic kit tuner. Dont care for his playing

[@rosstatero9950]

Was this filmed at Yoshi’s in Oakland ?

[@isaacgarcia2217]

14:57-16:53 ¡Increíble!

[@vihro]

Shure SM 27 or Beta 27 as OH?

[@nielswil]

If he explains why his basdrums are 1" shorter and sound better, why didn't he do that with the toms?

[@bobhowells9603]

what is the watch?i cant tell if its rolex or seiko, but i think its a seiko skx

[@MarcelloOG]

He’s a genius!!!!

[@havanaliedown6746]

Why not use a rack? Then your Toms can be positioned independent of kick depth.

[@Twotontessie]

Saw him with the Who in 1989. Knocked everybody back in their seat. "Amazing Journey" and some of the 60s stuff. His take on that stuff was simply amazing.

[@drumsanddrumming]

Great!

[@robertoferrarini7153]

About the fact that Simon could not use the bassdrum size he'd prefer (24x14 vs.24x15) due to the toms' mount on it, personally I don't understand how Tama could not build a specific toms' mount to allow a less deeper bass drum. I guess they would sell it worldwide to recover the investment easily. Or even Simon could build his own prefferred toms' mounts to allow it. Mystery..

[@Superball01]

Yeah I find that weird too, and I love Tama, don’t get me wrong. The one thing I find strange about them is that they really insist on having tom mounts on their bass drums, even in their really high end kits. I’ve only seen a few Tama kits with tom mounts that aren’t on the bass drum, it’s all very odd.

[@robertoferrarini7153]

@@Superball01 For the toms' mount on bass drum I have no problems, it might even be a specific Tama marketing strategy. What I don't understand is the impossibility to customized it for specific needs like Simon's. And, as said, honestly I don't understand why Simon heimself does not customize it, probably for endorsement contract reasons. The point is that he keeps saying it on all interviews! Ciao

[@Superball01]

@@robertoferrarini7153 Maybe it is intentional for Tama, but I’m a huge fan of having virgin bass drums for a really high end drum kit, but that’s just me. You’re right, they’re kind of picky about what even their endorsed artists can and can’t have. That’s why I personally think I might switch to Pearl soon, they always give their customers what they want, at least from what I’ve seen.

[@ibleebinU]

I totally agree with the sound of a 14" depth bass drum. I never liked my 22 x 16 Yamaha BD but my Sonor Phonic 22x14 sounds way better.

[@aindparse]

It's a pity he didn't tap the heads on the bass drums. They are tensioned unbelievably high, and when he hits them they sound like cannons!

[@georgeescaped6035]

listening to this i keep thinking i'm watching a Spinal Tap segment, which goes to eleven

[@maddog0342]

The China on his right side is not a "Oriental China Trash" ( They still make those btw ). It was called a Zildjian "Athentic China". They have the wider edge, like his. And yes, Discontinued....

[@halcyon3397]

Mmm k- every time the dude giving the interview speaks

[@augustotorres9746]

THE NASA PERCUSSIVE!!! THE BILLY COBHAN WHITE!!