Thomas Lang performing the song "Time" from his album "ProgPop"

Thomas Lang playing the song "Time" from his new solo-album "ProgPop" (available on iTunes and CD Baby) featuring Marc Bonilla on vocals and guitar. The drum part consists of different patterns layered on top of each other to represent cogs in a clock, different cycles that all spin together at different rates but always in perfect sync.
Find the whole album on iTunes and CD Baby

[@BreadBoys]

His brain has brains

[@Igor-by3uc]

🤣🤣

[@ederberruezo3208]

😂😂😭😭

[@bayuadiw8370]

His foot has brains

[@joshhardy5587]

@@bayuadiw8370 his foot's brain has brains

[@charliedi603]

@@bayuadiw8370 it’s like an octopus

[@TobiAnimados]

Well, that looks very easy.... .....for him. For the rest of us mortals it's as hard as unraveling the mystery of life. Just amazing!

[@enriquesolorzanotoledo8078]

When people get to Area 51, Thomas Lang will open the door

[@danielhenriquetostes]

Enrique Solórzano Toledo THE BEST COMMENT

[@japanegao6818]

Pensei a mesma coisa...rsrs

[@W4RD1N8ER]

Thats fuckin Awesome!

[@yacobarlan]

BAHAHHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHA

[@drumhobby]

I believe this!

[@mikewolf3264]

Still to this day my favorite drummer of all time. Hes not just a drummer. He is a percussionist.

[@yuri2026]

Thomas si GOD

[@dirkhamplewski6203]

He is outstanding!

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Favourite*

[@boots66683]

Watching this guy play is like water flowing down a stream. So effortless. Amazing drummer and a master.

[@RogersPhotographyGuilford]

Exactly.

[@PapaBaush]

He’s actually a master at keyboards and other instruments too 🤯🤯🥶🥶

[@AllThisOverASliceOfGabagool]

That is what dedication to your craft earns you. He is the living embodiment of hard work - his musicianship is incredible, and look at how well built he is. He could be Arnold Schwarzenegger's brother or something!

[@mannycavalier7512]

The muscle memory plus control + speed+timing+groove+fills+chops= THOMAS LANG.....🤘

[@JirkaMichalik]

Yeah, that's what happen when you are extremely talented, intelligent and fully dedicated to music your whole life. There are only very few musicians in the world on this level. I still feel sad that Dream Theater didn't pick him (because it is my most favourite band, except the last three albums), but I am not really sure if he would be happy in that band. According to what Thomas plays he likes a little bit different genre.

[@palermo131]

Not to,mention, he doesn’t seem to slip into cliche’ or predictable drumming. I’m very impressed.

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

@@JirkaMichalik DT definitely would not have been a good fit for him. A man of this caliber should never be constrained to a limiting project like DT. Mangini, on the other hand, is a perfect fit for DT because of his personality and attitude.

[@landonpeckham7752]

I’d say Mike was the only one that could play with them well enough and even wanted to be in DT. Thomas didn’t even want to be there but he just felt bad for Portnoy and auditioned to cushion portnoy’s concerns if DT would fail without him

[@82mangini]

Hahahaha mangini kick lang ass anytime. DT is much better than any Lang project!!!

[@gingerfloof777]

I’m going to set my kit aflame and dance round it to honour the Lord of the Left Foot, Thomasus.

[@kickazzdrummer666]

LOL!

[@davidhayes3492]

It is very easy to look at drummers like Thomas Lang, Dave Weckl, Buddy Rich, etc. and be discouraged. Some people are born prodigies. From musicians to mathematicians. The key is to keep practicing, Although, because of gifting there are so many musicians that will never achieve their level of perfection.

[@HiVoltish]

@@davidhayes3492 Well said.

[@jerryjerri2936]

All hail Thomausus

[@chadwaltenberg5954]

As is only fitting

[@rhornjr]

The average person has no idea how ridiculously difficult this is.

[@cooperhammond6354]

True lol

[@WildBill1911]

True. I think he continues to get better as we all should be striving to do. Maybe he is on the way to becoming one of the greats like Neil Peart.

[@VEV-cu6no]

Shut up

[@hansoloist9756]

But actual musicians are yawning…

[@gofigure84]

​@@hansoloist9756 No. Actual musicians whether they play percussion or not understand and have a massive amount of respect for this

[@Wodenson5150]

His pedal work is beyond impressive. I frequently return to this video for a dose of "holy s**t". The song is very unique, too.

[@zubiac]

The fact that you seem to put accents in the doublebass parts is just insane. respect

[@grbgeslnger24]

Lang is superhuman 🤟🏼

[@fordtruck4512]

God is good!!!!

[@vmipsychmajor]

watch?v=QtIUyPukSTM

[@Moskal91]

he doesent seem to. he does

[@pill3drums]

​@@grbgeslnger24 not from this world. It must be an other Austria where he is originally from. The living Legend T.Lang. much respect!

[@pghdrummer]

Man, I'm not a huge prog fan, but thats gotta be one of the sickest prog drum grooves I've ever heard

[@luchthrash82]

It seems very difficult but in reality it's just almost impossible

[@ddrruumm7]

Part of that is his setup, too.

[@IvanHuntDrum]

When you break it down, the individual parts are really easy.... Playing them all together is the hard part!!!!

[@davix8669]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ddrruumm7]

@@IvanHuntDrum You just have to go slow. That's how you get good at anything that may seem daunting. Not discrediting anything here, just pointing that out. I have some Thomas Lang-ish videos on my channel, maybe they'll help out. :)

[@ddrruumm7]

@Sam Bührer Who are you speaking to? If me, I have two or three videos where l am doing Thomas Lang-like stuff. I guess you weren't referencing me, though.

[@superbikesndrums]

The world is definitely a better place with Thomas Lang in it!!!

[@Juanvanemmerloot]

Precision, accuracy, focus, consistency, creative,...and still musical and flow!! Man you ROCK!

[@jeremyanderson2246]

Just the fact that you have a quarter size worn part from the coating on the snare head shows how consistent you, I am blow away man!

[@richardunderwood6767]

My favourite drummer. His mastery of the drums is well beyond amazing. Why is Thomas Lang never in the lists of the world's best drummers. He should be in the top 5 of any list .

[@larrytate1657]

Number 1 drummer in the world. Don’t argue it. Nobody else can play what he can play as good as he does but he can play what everyone else can.

[@Coastfog]

There are some ridiculously good drummers out there, but I wouldn't be surprised if you were actually right.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Absolutely agreed.

[@michaelurban385]

Ok. So, um. Hmmm. That's not human. There is 4 brains operating this robot. Amazing

[@frankburdodrums8984]

If you don't love this, you're not a drummer. I love the left foot playing 3 pedals simultaneously and the setup for it. GREAT!!! ABSOLUTELY GREAT!!!

[@camthesooner123]

Thomas Lang one of the greatest drummers of all time.

[@drummerguyron]

Me: What's your favorite beat or fill? Thomas: Yes

[@Praxidas]

hahahahahaha

[@fabrigasan2150]

Non e’ un uomo: e’ una locomotiva, non credo siafacile questa tecnica

[@cmadrid]

Looooool

[@shizi]

😂 😂

[@MrWinterblade]

When you have finished the game with all the secondary missions and you have everything maxed out so you just out randomly chillin

[@Philtoid]

Thats gotta be one the funkiest/coolest grooves ive heard in ages dude

[@francemary1863]

I am moved to hear and see him; very young, he was the drummer of the austrian (like him) singer Falco dead in 1998😎. I see regurarly on You Tube the gig of the Donauinselfest of Vienna (June 1993), a legendary moment. We see the happiness of Thomas Lang and Falco in front of the crowd. The last big concert of Falco...😪💜🙋‍♀️🇲🇫

[@ArindamRajNirala]

Love how Thomas plays the double bass pattern matching with the backing vocals. It is the technicalities that sets him apart but little things like these adds flare to song 😍

[@Jerseab0y]

Man Thomas, that is some fancy footwork! Love the double bass beats.

[@kcrelax3330]

Alex ikr

[@LennyAllen-zw6wg]

He makes everything look sooooo easy because for him, it is Simply the best out there . Levels above everyone else.

[@RedbackRecordz]

Mind blowing! That’s taking drumming to the next level! Oh no, that’s right, it’s Thomas Lang! 🤘🤘He’s always next level 🤘🤘

[@victorrocha7707]

Funny enough I've never seen a Thomas Lang drum cover :P

[@eddie-sf7hn]

I think we should ask him to sell one as part of his merch. I'll put it over my drums. Then I can say "I've a Thomas Lang drum cover."

[@brianorville5053]

Check out Baard Kolstad - amazing drummer, who also covered one of Thomas' songs.

[@Xformat01]

This boy figured out how to market himself . . . beyond drumming. Outstanding brother, outstanding.

[@KONAMAN100]

He sits in a place with no competitor. Nobody else plays like he does. Not saying he's better, just so unique.

[@Xformat01]

@@KONAMAN100 He's certainly better than me. :D

[@thinktank8389]

Okay, this was the moment ALL other drummers dropped one notch, to allow this guy as #1. All I can say is 51 years of my drumming just went down the sink.

[@ZAOLSsb]

When you genuinely embrace doing what you love, nothing can take the bliss that love brings you away. That's what Thomas Lang and so many other incredible creatures on this planet do.

[@jessyruel3006]

No one masters the feet as good as he does, no one.

[@SammyMakepeace]

I would say Marco Tecza is close! He's working on some incredible control, with dynamic accents in 32nd rolls, double kick flams, collapsed rudiments, the likes. Really pushing the bar on triggerless, LOW SPRING TENSION, clean foot work

[@jamcorjeff1]

Smooth as silk! Beautiful arrangements of fills and independence.

[@johnhancock9249]

I watch this video at least 3-4 times in a row. Spent all night watching Lang videos with my Granddaughter She was amazed.

[@kloboklonz9589]

My jaw has dropped and it still lies on the floor: four brains for every limb and one brain for coordination!

[@ritual301]

Idk, I've been hesitant for the longest time, in having a favorite drummer...with so many greats out there, old and new, but god damn, if I wouldn't name you as my current favorite. Jesus, nothing of what you do is simple, but that shit you are doing with your left foot, takes some extreme coordination. Love watching these vids pop up in my feed. Top notch playing. Thank you.

[@ddrruumm7]

Thomas is nothing short of excellent. He can do the sickest stuff AND as you've seen, make it groove, too. It's not just complex to be complex. Everything he does, he does for a reason. I'm always interested to see what he's gonna do next. Maybe something with flam drags?

[@RandomlyDrumming]

Druminator - Thomas has been sent back through time from the future with a mission - through creating awesome, yet demotivational videos, make all humans give up drumming. I don't have any other explanation for how it is humanly possible to play such a complex groove so consistently. And that drum solo part at 4:26....damn. :)

[@emergentform1188]

OMG. That solo tho. So intricate/tasty/musical. Somehow HOLDS the GROOVE while going completely off the rails. My mere mortal mind cannot comprehend. This is magical and transcendent. TL is a legend among the true greats. Much love!

[@gunarmeyer9954]

Just saw this for the first time. And I'm blown away . What a drummer !!!! Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@leandrorietjens23]

The best drummer of the worl. Amazing.

[@purewaterization]

Awesome pop song with advanced independence, double bass chops & drum solo!!! 🔥🔥🔥🤙🤙🤙

[@warrenoids]

(purewaterization) Too creative for a pop song tbh.

[@JirkaMichalik]

@@warrenoids That's why it's a prog pop.

[@warrenoids]

@@JirkaMichalik lol. Just replying to the threadmaker.

[@johnhancock9249]

There is no better drummer on the planet than Thomas. He’s in his on league.

[@davidlara105]

Insane, Thomas you're the most skillful drummer I've ever seen in my life.

[@somerandomdudeable]

Each of Thomas Lang's limbs has its own brain

[@lincthomas7178]

check out virgil, hes an alien!!!

[@robster4ever]

@@lincthomas7178 True. I like Thomas's style but Virgil is in a league of his own on the set. In my opinion, Virgil's odd timing and polyrythimic ability surpasses Thomas'. That's judging from their dream theater auditions though.

[@lincthomas7178]

@@robster4ever if you have seen him live as I have and to see him separate different time signatures between all 4 limbs then you know what I am talking about NOONE can do it like virgil, to play 2 different time signatures on 2 sides of the body at the same time and then swap them over to the other side of the body and then bring them together is almost impossible for anyone else and to have him explain it and to have the sheet music infront of you and try and understand it is mind boggling difficult, yet he pulls it off like he isn't even trying

[@timsears951]

this is actually a very good description of Thomas's talent.....each limb has its own brain...

[@cablezilla]

That would explain A LOT!!

[@gabriellescott7035]

Your drumming never ceases to amaze me 😍

[@chrisw3421]

I've been playing drums for over 37 years... and this guy always has me in awe, his independence is out of this world! Super cool phrasing and dynamics. He's a favorite for me, for sure.

[@andrewshipp2739]

How in the world does one human do all that with his feet... and then precisely place every stroke with his hands... And then make it easy. What an awesome freak of nature.

[@mallaming7304]

Awesome as always

[@SheldonKreger]

Brave new beats! Never clicked a 'buy' button so fast :-)

[@joshuaschmidinger3993]

I have never seen anybody attack a drum like you, both hands and feet and the articulation and highs and lows 😊👍 there is such depth to your playing I never though possible on a drum set 👏 great job thomas, thanks for pushing beyond and expanding our minds 😎👍❤🔥🤘

[@borknagarpopinga4089]

Been listening to all kinds of Heavy Metal for 20 years now, but none these technical high speed drummer can do what Thomas can do, simply one of a kind.

[@ericocccams5865]

check out virgil donati

[@ruthturner2695]

I always love listening and watching you play Thomas. Those rata toms sound divine, as does that dark ride. Those sticks look a little heavy :)

[@hanneswinkler4123]

Greetings from south tirol😍🤘🤘🤘

[@yeungarthur9796]

My favourite Lang's performance so far. Finally, his technical mastery fuses with his musicality smoothly. What a great time!

[@pablogaldino9753]

This Groove is amazing! Never Heard anything like this.

[@nickentros]

Insane coordination

[@walkerb1734]

I have difficulty just walking and chewing gum at the same time. My brain would ooze out my ear if I tried to play this.

[@JPGDrummer]

Hand and foot coordination+groove+speed+control master mr. thomas lang!!! keep it up master!!

[@MaxHaake]

This has to be the pinnacle of technical wizardry on the drums. Mind blowing really.

[@raphagenetic]

Thomas Lang Actually It's The Most Hyper-Technic And Open Mind Drummer In The World !!!

[@alldrum4384]

This is insane 😟 That coordination is amazing!!!

[@webber977]

And that is what over forty years of blood sweat and tears can earn you, respect Thomas respect

[@1life2pono]

Some of the finest, most technical drummer ever. Beyond human ability he plays. Mmmmm.

[@TM-guitar]

Ouh yeah!! Amazing track!

[@israelfernandes8335]

Top demais essa coordenação e a bateria também é show

[@toddwalkerdrumstudio]

Defines the word "PRACTICE"!!!!!!!!......Fantastic job Thomas, thank you very much!

[@SvenHild]

The most balanced and best drum sound I heard in quite a while! Enjoyed it a lot!!!!

[@Blackmuba1]

Awesome Thomas! I guess if you get more limb independence there will soon be 4 of you :D

[@russellzauner]

Yeeeeee jackjack happens

[@juampimlb1745]

I mean, it's Thomas lang. what did you expect? the drumminator is back. Well done my friend

[@dumpygoodness4086]

THE DRUMINATOR

[@juampimlb1745]

@@dumpygoodness4086 yeah, that's what i meant

[@petedrummonddrums]

I love this tune, and the drum part is mental! Playing those layered grooves so smoothly and making them feeling that deep is a lifetime of work. More practice for me! Thanks for the inspiration as always Thomas... can’t wait to get the rest of the album

[@uretanairobi]

FIrst time I´ve heard about this drummer. INCREDIBLE!

[@pettson3816]

Don't care much for the style of music tbh, but this drummer must be from another world.

[@andaace93]

Toma tu like buen hombre!

[@deansmith9599]

Ahhhhh.............ahhhhh.................ahhhhhsome. TL is one of the modern kings of drumming.

[@wayneclark3020]

Love it! As a music fan in general, best original music I've heard in a long time. So refreshing to hear a prog song where the song comes first. Love the vocals and killer guitar too. Sweet! As a drummer I am in awe of the the zero transitional latency despite the massive layers of orchestration and cool grooves going on throughout. So insipiring. Thanks Thomas!!

[@PanosGeo]

The most complete drummer in the world right now! Amazing performance!

[@valentinamenesesgaleano3705]

Panos Geo nah, virgil d

[@gfcsdad]

Thomas Lang eats Virgil Donati for breakfast dude. No way he's better.

[@PanosGeo]

Nobody eats anybody for breakfast at this level. They are both incredible drummers who can play pretty much anything. At that point it's all about personal taste, and I happen to prefer Thomas Lang to everybody I've ever heard of.

[@valentinamenesesgaleano3705]

Joseph Nichols pfff snob

[@gfcsdad]

@@valentinamenesesgaleano3705 nice piano fortississimo but you misspelled "sir".😜

[@darthwoopv573]

................ ....... Well, I guess that's it. Thats the height of amazing drumming that ill never reach Jeez

[@MrKeys57]

this man is not a drummer, he is an experience...!

[@jazneto]

one of the most creative drum lines I have ever seen and heard!

[@Legnica148]

Best drummer in the world. Period.

[@luciusverus4886]

No…

[@Legnica148]

@@luciusverus4886 Need a name then! Ever since then, still think the same.

[@luciusverus4886]

@@Legnica148 there are a few great drummers .. Thomas Lang is technically amazing… but the ring that makes you even better , is personality, charisma etc.. Tools drummer is great.. and others

[@Legnica148]

@@luciusverus4886 I very much love Danny Carey! But he's miles miles away from someone like Thomas Lang. And about what you said, in your logic then we can say even Travis Barker is great etc... Yes he fits his band. But for comparison sake, the only thing we can compare is technique. Taste is not comparable. Then, Thomas Lang imo is top one.

[@luciusverus4886]

@@Legnica148 I respect your opinion..

[@TheJollyMisanthrope]

Would love to see Thomas in King Crimson, even if just for an album.

[@neilmaccannell6778]

Why gavin is a better drummer by a Longshot

[@dumpygoodness4086]

@@neilmaccannell6778 Well, TL has a LOT more SKILL than GH... and I might argue that TL (when he's being CREATIVE, which isn't always) is MORE clever than GH. (I dislike that both of them lack the PASSION / WILDNESS I want in my drummers. TL has the chops of a Billy Cobham, but NOT THE FIRE>)

[@simaojoseph]

And then even Fripp ha done some nasty poop in the past. Remember his venture with Andy?

[@smilingdrum]

Wonderful! I'm buying the music! Thanks for the killer music Thomas! God Bless you!!!!!!!!

[@thehighhopes5336]

He never stops getting better. Amazing.

[@nathankennedy4263]

“Hey Thomas what are your left kick pedals used for?” “Yes!”

[@firmans12]

Holy shit rarely see a drummer play dynamic on the bass drum. Most drummer only even care about dynamic in their arms

[@johnhancock9249]

Thomas is just awesome and that’s understated.

[@TanumoyGuha]

He is always inspiring.. What a complete drummer he is. Take a bow SIR.. ❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@Imban3z]

I can easily play what Thomas' right hand plays with my 4 limbs

[@drummerjeroensimons]

A drummer and percussionist in one....More work, but cheaper for a bandleader to hire,hahahaha//;) Great job Thomas!!!!

[@shanebillard156]

Not surprised, this man is a whole new level of drumming. All I can say is, fantastic!!

[@zachvoytas]

I LOVE prog pop Thomas! Hopefully we get more stuff like this in the future. These songs are brilliant. I can listen to this album on repeat. Everyone I tell to listen always asks why its not on Spotify... i tell them to go buy it

[@adambrown1728]

Drum kit for sale. Current owner gave up after watching this video. Make offer.

[@mr_starbeast]

Adam Brown $2.00

[@off1cerr640]

How many drums does it come with and does it come with cymbal/hardware?

[@drummerharm]

Whaaaaaaaahahahaha 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@martydibergi5228]

Guitar player here doing the same with my 37 guitars I mean what's the point after seeing this guitars for sale cheap

[@mightyV444]

@Adam Brown - Nooo! Be inspired instead! :-))

[@alstrange6055]

👍👏🏻🤟🏻🥁

[@ludsat1]

I have been playig drums sice the 80"s ...opened up for like the chili peppers blah blah ....This is one of the best drummers i have seen ..since the late Neil Pert ...any ways Fabulous Drumming ...CHEERS

[@animal9773]

I can't stop listening to it...

[@ffbrn]

I dare internet drummers to cover this song.

[@renatomazzella3293]

The most ambidextrous man on earth.. human machine. all time best... between him and Donati very similar styles, two monster players.

[@3oore]

Lang's one of my main inspirations when I started, and still is surprising everyone and raising the level

[@salvadorgomezfilio]

Thomas...your are the best...congratulations...