Thomas Lang gives you a tour of his carbon-fiber wrapped PDP Concept Series kit

[@erbsbischof]

The only drummer in the world who could play at 10 different gigs at the same time.

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

And sip coffee. Or beer.

[@BurrenSHdrums]

He can play progressive death metal, and be bop jazz too. His skills are pretty infinite

[@camodrums]

Except the dream theater gig.

[@michaelandcolinspop]

And one of those gigs could probably be a stand-up routine.

[@evltwin984]

@@camodrums 🤣

[@martinhrusovsky1733]

His personality with his SKILLS make him the biggest drummer who ever walked on this planet . 🖤🤟

[@jannehintze6008]

I totally agree, what a fantastic artist with a super sunny, funny and modest personality. Hope he comes to Finland some day!

[@martinhrusovsky1733]

@@A-ZoneG4ming Challenge him to footwork batle 🤣🤟

[@JiBenJiBee]

Thomas Lang is like the Mick Jagger of drummers. 8:40

[@erniecool4603]

Biggest drummer? What do you mean about that?

[@Mustis91]

meh..

[@waltonbrown]

Need to keep in perspective guys, it’s Thomas Lang, he can make a cardboard box sound good....

[@waltonbrown]

@Matt Mayuiers Agreed..

[@ZenturaAudio]

A cardboard box is an excellent sounding kik!! With a little EQ of course..😃

[@spencerorlando8074]

Potwheelz You definitely are a bassist. You have no idea what you just said... this dude has so much technique. I know a guy who mixes music for professional musicians like tony rooster and Thomas and he showed me a bit last week that he is working on for Thomas Lang and he said that it was so easy to mix his set bc he is so accurate and he has so much dynamics when he plays. All those little things you see that he has on his kit have a purpose and a place. He isn’t a drummer he’s a musician. Dude you obviously need to practice more and know what your talking about before you open your mouth about drumming.

[@AP-te6mk]

@@spencerorlando8074 Yea I lol'd when I read Potwheelz comment. Out of all the things he could try and criticize Thomas Lang on he chose technique? Get the fuck outta here lmao. Clearly he knows nothing about the man or drumming. I'm convinced his comment had to be bait.

[@thrillionaire6567]

So true!

[@cristobalmunozsilva]

One of the best sounding kits I've ever heard in my life... Man...that bass drum sounds fantastic...

[@Sugarsail1]

Psht. I built a quarter sawn sycamore stave kit for a fraction of the cost of a DW or Pearl set that eclipses both in both appearance and sound.

[@the6ig6adwolf]

Can't wait to order my 22 piece PDP kit 🤘

[@jimgeary]

Chris L I don’t know if TL was joking but I really did think they were talking kits til he got to 22.

[@carson6000]

Haven’t I seen you in Samus’s chat?

[@the6ig6adwolf]

@@carson6000 yeah probably 🤘

[@Sam3103s]

Chris L aii 666sammus

[@larrytate1657]

The more drums the more rolls

[@tdmjfountain]

Insane. I am not even a drummer and I know when he plays I am watching someone who is almost beyond his instrument. He is just amazing and seems to be a cool dude. Watch his Vlogs when he was touring with Paul Gilbert he is just genuine dude.

[@DrummerGuy72]

I love Thomas Lang's style of playing. No one on the planet can match his style and he's so cool.

[@jordiruiz4323]

Excellent drummer and a very funny guy, it's impossible that you don't like him.

[@RogersPhotographyGuilford]

5:50 For me, that's the true measurement of a dedicated percussionist. One who has spent countless hours training their brain and teaching their limbs how to be independent yet also work together for a coherent and cohesive beat/rhythm. It takes nothing but practice and when it clicks you never loose it. If you watch this and get frustrated that you don't have that type of independence yet just remember how many hours and years he spent since he was a boy. ALSO if anyone would like to send me a smaller kit to practice my independence on I certainly won't say no ;) My poor e drums bit the dust :/// and now I'm stuck with the dull thud of plastic and mesh :(

[@jackmills5071]

Throw some standard heads on there, or put some sealant on the mesh heads for a better acoustic sound.

[@t3hgir]

I used a broken Yamaha DTXplorer kit (only the dull thud of plastic as you say) for years and years before I had my own acoustic kit, if you care enough about the craft you can practice on anything.

[@UPdan]

@@t3hgir A good practice set is kids drums with mesh heads. Hauls around the house easy.

[@guitarrerist698]

That auxiliary hi-hat placement beside the rack tom looks really cool.

[@NIKONGUY1960]

What I like about him is that he’s amazing as a drummer, clinician and quite a fine human being.

[@madrummer10]

PDP is undertated. This kit is awesome! If I were to buy a new drum set today, it would be this kit All maple, sounds sick! And Lang at 8:55 melted my face!

[@marka2520]

I didn't realize that this was a PDP kit until I read the comments. Kudos to DW for providing such an awesome kit under a budget.

[@christianeasley767]

JESUS, THOSE DRUMS ARE SUPER POWERFUL SOUNDING!!!!! OMG!!!!!

[@sivispacemparabellum6923]

6:23 Creazy Man.. I Love Thomas Lang.. What independent coordination it is. Behind it is a pig work. And the hardest thing is to play on the beat at the click and that at an insane speed without getting out of step. Only to play this small section do some need a lifetime to be able to do that , You can't practice that, you have to be born for it. Thomas got the drums in the cradle. I envy him for that

[@matts9]

Love the sound of the drums - let alone listening to Thomas! Truly amazing combination!

[@jimatyeo]

Talented and entertaining to the max. A great inspiration to all musician's. Mr Lang you also have the knack of being the guy next door. So humble yet incredibly skilled.

[@DC.]

That's a proper tour. Love how he shows us and let's us hear the drums.

[@robertb9677]

PDP Rules! I still cannot believe how affordable my Concept Maple kit was and how AMAZING it sounds. THANK YOU PDP!

[@JLThisisMe]

What a great spokesperson/endorser. And that's in addition to his off the chart, otherworldly skills. They really scored when they landed him.

[@kevinhartnell2075]

The sense of humor totally contributes into you being an incredibly joyful and playful drummers ever to grace a kit. Totally inspired and inspiring. The world is a better place because of it, and that's not an exaggeration. Thank you!

[@hthtomcat3]

He was having a blast throwing down his style chops.sounds great

[@vaughnmiller5319]

My new favorite drummer, Thomas Lang. I believe he is currently the best drummer in the world right now.. His turn....

[@DiamondLifer]

Him and Gavin Harrison.

[@j.d.7208]

Mike Mangini and Thomas Imo

[@aryanmohapatra9984]

Marco minnemann too

[@j.d.7208]

@@aryanmohapatra9984 pass on that

[@some_g333]

3:03 I thought he was gonna play that Phil Collins fill there!

[@vegadeth]

He could've easily gone into "Take Me Home"

[@anhellph]

I can feel it coming in the air tonight...

[@jeffbellaire1632]

Omg, he cracks me up! I don’t think he even knows how amazing of a drummer he is! His feet alone are something to watch!

[@TheNyhm1]

WARNING. If you buy this kit you will never sound like Thomas Lang. Ha ha ha

[@georgemichaels2325]

I can still a legend in my own mind !

[@filipesantos9373]

X D

[@jay2xtremefy]

Hahaha

[@anthonyfeliciano4261]

Tony Gorga 😂😂😂

[@donkalil4853]

No one wll ever sound like Thomas Lang.

[@OthonasDrums]

never seen anyone as agile with his feet as him...Jesus

[@Justentime77]

Thomas plays circles around Donati, sorry....

[@ericlarkins]

Thomas is over the top sensational for sure, but do check out Donati playing Dog Boots sometime, or Earth (that he wrote with Allan Holdsworth.)

[@DrummerGrrrl]

Jesus plays drums? Cool!

[@JGBDYT]

@@DrummerGrrrl not anymore

[@joshuaoverton3190]

The PDP concept maple kits sound like a DW kit.. DW really can’t make a bad kit That gong drum sounds like there’s a metal bar inside it though

[@mjm5081]

On the gong drum I thought he was doing rimshots...That might explain the sound...But I could be wrong.

[@Beerbatter1962]

Rimshot is what I thought also. The head of the drum is down deep in the ring, making the rim shots almost automatic.

[@mjm5081]

@@Beerbatter1962 😃

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

IKR, wtf is that klangy sound? It's like one of the legs is loose.

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

@@Beerbatter1962 Looks like a wood hoop though. Likely a trigger.

[@davormaplenik2776]

The DRUMMINATOR

[@mikekiss648]

Bammm !!!

[@crashsmash1461]

Definitely Terminator.

[@jefflyon2020]

"i got the best chops sirs" instead of get to the choppa!

[@thrillionaire6567]

Beautiful Kit...love those Tones! EARGASMIC!

[@lalhmunmawiapachuau7777]

Great technique!! Thomas Lang is a living proof of infinite horizon of limb independence.

[@robd3529]

Thomas makes any kit sound great

[@wb1065]

This guy could make old pots and pans sound good! Amazingly inspirational.

[@BobSchoepenjr]

When YT sends me Lang I watch👍🏾

[@josephcecil7014]

His skill set is just amazing....IMO...one of the very best drummers out there!

[@TM-guitar]

what a cool drumkit and even cooler presentation. awesome, thomas!!

[@wilfredomendez3450]

Certified and accredited by Thomas Lang.

[@GhANeC]

4:41 VLADEH VLADO BLADO BLOO!!!

[@jerrywitaj]

I love this guy. Great dude, super approachable, no arrogance, just an all around unpretentious good guy. And oh yeah...the best chops I have ever heard in my life.

[@bvsnewyork]

The guy can literally do anything with every limb. Incredible.

[@victorneckar7743]

I love my PDP concept maple 7 pc.kit, new wrap is killer.! I need to convert a kick drum to gong also

[@Buzzedd777]

They look and sound amazing. I can't get over that crowd of pedals. Very cool and very well played.

[@colinstewart1432]

Can even hear resonant bleed through the gong drum when he plays the kick drum. Kit sounds epic.

[@timsears951]

one of the most clean & fluid drummers out there ...

[@robertward6813]

Iove how Thomas just smashes around the kit and the guys watching are like WTF lmao. Simply one of the most talented drummers.

[@heinemelo]

Amazing sound with amazing skills. It's impressive how you expand the possibilities to play drums.

[@ruckusmalone9419]

This guy has the best chops and independence on the planet. Bar none !

[@rockyvsrambo82]

Damn, I feel so motivated to play drums while watching him play!

[@malinwj1167]

Cool setup. Helps being a big dude like Thomas, who has a longer reach 👍

[@aidenherrera3329]

And Thomas I Watch Drumming Like You Playing It And I’m Your Biggest Fan Of Your Drumming When You Playing Drum Solo Including Thomas Pridgen And Tony Royster Jr. And Thomas You’re Excellent Drumming Cause Your Talents Make People’s Heart Happy And Loving You And Me Too, God Bless You Man

[@ThomasLang00]

Thanks Aiden!

[@TrevorNortondrummer]

Amazing playing as always. The Drums are an amazing low price and great sound.

[@GMDCymbals]

I wish you had gotten that DT gig. You would've taken that band to the next level!!

[@SoloNecr0zis]

He never wanted it and they weren't supposed to release these auditions.

[@GMDCymbals]

@@SoloNecr0zis that's a strong opinion. Where's your source?

[@matthernandez777]

The kit is WOW, but those 8"toms are something to be envious about.

[@gordonvolkert2304]

This guy is in the stratosphere! Incredible to watch.

[@maximilianschutze4565]

When all his pedals are more expensive than the rest of the kit 😂

[@danielhanslik4112]

Two of those pedals cost more than the drums. And he has how many, six of them?

[@drumfanatik316]

$2k on his left, $1K on his right! Crazy!!! Not to mention the hi-hat pedals!!! 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@troytree123]

Maximilian Schütze I’ll never afford those pedals too...

[@MyFabio64]

The sound of the drums is kind of metallic, but I like the bassdrum most.

[@baconfister]

Claimed $800 or so 7-piece kit… but countless thousands in mounts, pedals, and cymbals! Time to take out a second mortgage.

[@christophermangrum5905]

Thomas your my favorite drummer in the world Neil would be very proud of you. Neil Peart is my all time favorite. Rest in peace brother.

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

I think skill-wise, Thomas has an edge on Neil, but Neil was Neil... poet, investigator, student, artist. Simply two masters. Both would likely be humbled with a comparison to each other.

[@crashsmash1461]

Yeh I herd about 🥁Neil 😢 Pete ☹️, Yeh it sucks that he Died Miss my Older Sister as well but we all come to an end ☹️Sucks😢 I know from all the Drummers I meet at Drumtek Melbourne Victoria. I Remember meeting Derek Roddy, a Really Nice person haven't meet Thomas Lang or Tony Royster or Eric Moore yet, but maybe one day if I'm 🤔Lucky?🤔. But I doubt it will happen anytime soon?, it was way Easier back in 🥁 Dom Famularo Thomas Pridge Virgil Donati days in 1999🥁, & 🥁2010 Derek Roddy Mitchell Barker & other's🥁 co'z I could still Afford 🥁Drumtek🥁 tickets... & that's were I remember becoming what I'm Thankful for & my Teacher Kevin McGrath, saying look I can not teach U because U play by ear, so teaching you by notes will never work for U 👂👂👂 & today , playing Drum set's still have them, & still Love Drums🥁🥁...

[@crashsmash1461]

Roxette passed away as well☹️😢☹️. That is sad coz I love Rock music from the 80's like Van Halen album, Def Leppard Hysteria album, the Eagles album, Roxette, Jerry Harrison, George Harrison, album's, Top Gun album, poison album, Icehouse album,,, Paul Simons album,,, Starship album, & many others like INXS and the list goes from the 80's Rock.

[@Reub3]

I have to say this is my all time favorite kit. I love huge drum sounds.

[@cj_m2477]

Really impressed with the sound of this set. I bought the pdp Concept set with Walnut stain and natural wood hoops. They sound great, look fantastic and a very reasonable price. I have no problem gigging with this kit but these carbon fiber wrapped drums have taken it to an entirely different level! Well done PdP for making such great gear at affordable prices!!

[@teedub127]

Thomas Lang = Robo drummer! His foot speed is incredible that I'll never look at my kit the same way, after watching this video.

[@neflo8090]

I always felt like Thomas lang is underrated. this cat is such a beast on drums! pure fire!

[@relevantinformation6655]

Wow what a sound - both Tom, of course, and that Kit - Awesome !

[@MM-ig1iv]

That was an unbelievable little jam you did there at the end...lol DAmn! those drums sound supreme!

[@alexdarkheart667]

Those toms are sounding FRESH. Hell yea on the finish, too. Nice !

[@Keepmelevel]

The way drums should sound! DaMN!🤯 they sound KILLER!

[@mrmarc83]

Everytime I listen to him play, I'm in awe. I still have yet to hear his equal. That or anyone close to him.

[@arjunseal2417]

Gavin Harrison of Porcupine Tree is really close to him

[@mrmarc83]

@@arjunseal2417 yes he is. Very creative

[@jasper36]

I watched this when it came out, cool video. I see it recommended every single time I open KZbin, FYI. I don't know if something's going wrong or something, but it appears to be the single most promoted item in my feed, by a very long shot, even after viewing. No problem or disrespect, just thought you should know.

[@tomsblood1]

The snare stands out! Not high at all but still so dynamic and full sound. beautiful...

[@michaelgehrmann5331]

Monstrous kick drum!

[@SergeyDMitrievOverheat]

I've been following Tom for a long time. Besides unpredictable grooves, I always liked the sound of Tom's drums. It is clear that this depends on the microphones and processing. But the sound hit me every time. It's a pity there is no SNOM in the set :) I really liked the idea and sound.

[@nielsemilbechnaumann]

Thomas, not Tom ;)

[@TheEnderBand]

It’s cool you guys are on first name basis

[@nielsemilbechnaumann]

Why call him Tom? It is a whole different name.

[@frankburdodrums8984]

Thank you for those clamps just what I'm gonna need when I get a new set and take my old bass drum and set it upright just like that.

[@kel50pp]

Some of the best tuned drums I ever heard of my life!

[@JirkaMichalik]

2:40 And this is what the gong drum sounds like... *BAM* - The Thor's hammer just hit your eardrums.

[@MrRMB1]

Always was a huge fan of his style! one of the very best in my book!

[@TruthAndMoreTruth]

I remember reading about a carbon fiber shell kit made by Yamaha, only 2 kits were ever made. One of those kits, with gold plated hardware, was for Tommy Aldridge. Shortly after moving to Palm Desert, CA, I came across a small hole in the wall drum shop, and in the back room, there was that very kit. The wall behind the kit was lined with different pedals. Very surreal. Not long after that I walked on to the local music shop and they were selling his custom drum cage on wheels seen in some White Snake videos.

[@kotchstevens2321]

one of a kind this man.. he makes the drums sing..

[@ThomasHolmen]

Hell yeah...I´m really impressed by the sound and pitch of your 4 x8" toms...awesome!

[@shirleyrebecca723]

Thomas your Hands and Feet are INCREDIBLE! 😃 Love your Bass drum pedals dope! Your Playing and Music is so INSPIRING to this Generation. 👍

[@dragocat1]

I have a PDP kit that was made in mexico. I have been playing for 40 years and Had dozens of kits, The Sound I get out of the recordings of that kit is insane! If you tune them up right you cant make them sound bad. Maple shells rule!

[@AdamKemp03]

Still to me one of the best drummers going around. Crazy foot pedal set up, lovin it!!

[@ramm8196]

As always... Amazing to watch... Filled with info and excitement and awesome playing. I love it!

[@filipesantos9373]

i love u 4eva man! real monster! d sounds i always wished (in my mind) to hear in drum solos, became real when i listened u solo fo d first time.. unbelievable, unbeatable! thank u so much!! s2

[@tweevers2]

Nice to see you using the smooth white batter heads...Very nice throw back to the 1970-80's.I wish more drummers today would still use smooth white heads,but they get forgotten about I guess.I know that Mike Terrana is using them as well.The very classic smooth white with black dots.

[@bailey12444]

One of my favorite drummers, thanks 🙏 awesome playing awesome kit

[@jerrysherron3553]

Thomas Lang is one of the best out there period ......

[@Bluums]

That 18'' floor tom sounds incredible! Like... thunder trapped in a cilinder!

[@SStarwind]

Such an infectious personality, it's amazing.

[@robertedwards5937]

Extremely fast drummer very impressed. You sounded great wish I could drum like that!

[@johnfearon5238]

Unbelievable playing gotten see this guy play live

[@Chaunceylola]

I wonder how many drummers give up and quit when they see Thomas play.

[@MrKeys57]

what a strange comment...why should they...? - if you have the right attitude you will get inspired

[@donkalil4853]

Just makes me want to go to the woodshed and work on "stuff!' The guy is just amazing and an inspiration even to us "old dogs."

[@greengelacid2061]

Brother, that was amazing...beautiful kit as well...

[@ScottWilder]

Dudes footwork Is other worldly!!!

[@micahgrubb6867]

not a whole lot of drummers better than this guy. A big HOLY SHiT ill pack up my drums now

[@paulleigh5351]

Blows my mind every time

[@luissanabria5861]

Wow! Beautiful kit! Awesome drummer!!

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

Absolutely killer pricing on that!

[@ScoopCooop]

When you watch an ad for another ad video. Brutal.

[@Buddythunder1]

I knew Thomas Lang was good, but my lord! Sweet sounding kit too, nice job, PDP!

[@viniciusazevedo7944]

Man ... I love seeing Thomas Lang " playing with drums " lol ... this guy is a machine !!!!!!!!

[@SheldonKreger]

Room sounds amazing as do the drums. Nice work on this one DW!

[@mightyV444]

5:20 cracks me up, along with "Brace yourself!" X-)) Great-sounding kit! :-)

[@adisorus]

I can't fathom getting this good. He isn't human and this is not possible for most people😮