Thomas Lang setting up his DW kit for a recording session

Hello fellow drum nerds! I keep receiving regular requests for more details on my Hotrod-red DW kit and I thought I'd let you watch me prep the kit for a recording session and talk a little about this red-hot gorgeous beast. Also, the Big Drum Bonanza is happening July 17th-21st with guest teachers Simon Phillips, Terry Bozzio, Luke Holland, yours truly and other surprise guests! You can register at www.bigdrumbonanza.com Excuse the sometimes spotty audio in this video, I may have dropped the camera one too many times!

[@Eurodrummer666]

Regular drummers : "How to deal with sympathetic snare buzz?" Thomas Lang : "Which snare´s buzz?"

[@jrmcneely]

Haha, that's funny but true..

[@alexanderqbe]

- How many unusual snares do you have on your kit? - *Yes*

[@lancehollum5566]

Good question. He's got some cool ideas. I like the snare floor Tom.

[@rufushayday6990]

Lance Hollum you mean the snom ?

[@markdemell3717]

I recently snagged a 10 in Pearl snare for next to nothing ,the darn thing sounds great with the coated Remo on it.

[@MartinMillerGuitar]

I'm not a drummer but it's so cool to watch somebody who's so good at what they do.

[@stoleyourbeans2269]

Same

[@clayfoster8234]

I am a drummer and Thomas from a technical standpoint is the greatest drummer to ever live.

[@alexjackson8841]

Clay Foster How do you think mangini compares? or Marco minneman?

[@clayfoster8234]

@@alexjackson8841 both of them are super technically skilled, though mangini for whatever reason just doesn’t really do anything for me. But in the end it’s art. So while I say michaelangelo is the greatest and someone else will say Vermeer is the greatest. And we’re honestly both right!

[@alexjackson8841]

Clay Foster I really like luke hollands playing aswell. I’m not really much of a drummer i play for fun but i’m not high level or anything. It seems to me like when you get to such a high level like these guys it’s not really about who’s better or not - just who you prefer

[@carpepesci]

This is why drummers have drum techs. They can usually get the kit set up in less than 7 hours!

[@synthrev848]

But is one the best parts of the gig and I say it as a drummer and roadie/drum tech for hobbie

[@jonduke3919]

Ranni Kaffar totally agree...

[@tonealproductions3226]

@@synthrev848 it's good that he is humble enough to do his own s***

[@PirateJohnson]

He didn't tune the bass.

[@synthrev848]

@@tonealproductions3226 well I personally don't like to mix topics and stuff like that; I mean as a drummer that's part of what the majority chose and, as I said before, its the fun part haha.

[@BlakeKross]

Those twenty minute later bits are why he’s better than everyone else lol dude can’t help but to practice and noodle even when he’s setting up

[@quinnhumphrey3472]

I think the "20 minutes later" section was the most relatable thing I've seen in my life.

[@AlexSlavenDrums]

*records one song* good session guys, gonna tear down for the night

[@lancehollum5566]

Dig that snare floor Tom. Freaking awesome

[@sickdrummer3831]

Snom. Lol

[@grbgeslnger24]

My first time ever hearing of a Snom

[@mightyV444]

@Dave Masse - That Som's great! :-))

[@nielsemilbechnaumann]

Realy, it have been a thing for years.

[@willhpc4-life249]

Thomas is a machine..but also a master attention to detail. I couldn’t think up this arrangement in my dreams. He does it and when something doesn’t fit, he finds a way. Think outside the box. Thank you for this video!

[@BadgerMcblasty]

I'd love to think outside the box but, I don't have $40000 to make my thoughts a reality

[@skolly3376]

You dont need that kind of money to change somethings in your set up. Necesity and lack of resources boost your creativity to inimaginable ways. Money doesn't get you out of the box, son.

[@BadgerMcblasty]

Sköll J. It was a joke. Thinking out of the box for me at the moment is being able to sit behind a kit again after being hit by a car 3 weeks ago.

[@PneumaticFrog]

@@BadgerMcblasty just do it then 4HEad

[@jmpsthrufyre]

Sköll J. exactsmundo

[@robertf6409]

it's not a joke. money definitely makes "making thoughts a reality" much easier

[@jefferyestrada5227]

His mastery really humbles a plain old garage band drummer.

[@jtf9670]

Thomas Lang, John Petrucci, Zakk Wylde and Rob Trujillo could start a super group called "Booming Biceps"

[@paradigmshiftz7]

That would be a very interesting band

[@higuk999]

I thnk danny carey could also be in that band lol

[@sidneylacroix204]

I love rob but they should have flea

[@jonathans242]

Don't forget scott travis - judas priest

[@armanlopeman9014]

Trent Reznor on vocals as well

[@anntimme3274]

I’m 11 and this guy is my idol i watched him on drumeo and man he’s got chops I play drums and oh boi I wish I had money for a drum work shop set I’ve played drums for about 2 years this man is a beast on that kit

[@chrislight1712]

Stay focused and earn it, as Thomas did, and one day you will have it.

[@craigmanning2439]

Should check out Neil Peart.

[@11037_kuwata]

aye I'm 11 too I'm a beginner drummer tho ;-;

[@RobbyRhea]

Griffin Sadly, that’s dead accurate....

[@RobbyRhea]

Hey man, I’m 13 and I’ve been playing for about 10 years. It may not seem believable, but God gave me the natural talent of drumming. Just about a year ago I started actually taking drums seriously and I wish I had before. I can’t stress it enough, actually take drums as serious as possible if it’s what you wanna build a career out of, don’t make the mistake I did.

[@cthumann]

Can’t believe the speed from the heel toe to lifted heel style. Great stuff.

[@lancehollum5566]

No kidding. Practice makes ya better. You can do it.

[@stevebieganowski9745]

Looked up: Who does Thomas Lang play drums for? Internet: Yes.

[@edwardglenn9310]

His technique is so fluid, I don’t think there’s many people in the world as good at anything as Thomas is at drums.

[@markminer8525]

Very original set up! I always enjoy hearing what you have to say about drums, especially your own kit, so thanks for posting!!

[@shizi]

I really respect how you tune and setup your own kit. I'm a drummer too and your character is very inspiring. I enjoy settng up drum rigs and being a friend's drum tech even, heck I do it for free just for the passion of it. Manually tuning your drums, without dials and just by ear. you have my respect mr. Lang. Bless you and more power to you.

[@simongingras3843]

At 16:45, it sounded like a dishwasher with tons of utensils in it. Love the hi-hats setup. I like to do that too, it's so quick

[@heavy4caliber]

Sweet! Love your attitude, style and fresh approach. Kudos.

[@K.A.L.C.1987]

Snare Snom comparison: so simple and so damn awesome I never knew what Im missing until I heared the 14" Snom

[@drummerjeroensimons]

The studio gave him a free day of setting up, because he hits several times 20 minutes , because his nature of being a drumbeast wit an overload of energy,hahaha... Go Thomas, good luck with the recordings!!!!!

[@jacobsmith1877]

One of the best drummers alive for sure. Crazy that he is able to make a living playing such obscure music. It would be awesome to see him playing with some huge names on the prog scene.

[@hollywooddjs1]

WOW! Thomas you always amaze me. God has bless you as one of the best drummers in the world. ROCK ON DW.

[@brandonspencer3840]

I don’t know if it’s just the acoustics in that room or what but that KICK sounded like thunder! Wow

[@travistanner1834]

I never would've thought you set up your own kit... But I forgot how awesome you are!

[@BigfootWeekly]

Enjoying your videos, Thomas. I'm amazed that you do your own maintenance, tuning and setup. Kudos.

[@richoque1243]

SO very thankful for you sharing your way cool kit . I'm always struggle with ߺproper maintenance on my drums ..many blessings T.L.

[@danjuric622]

So natural and inspiring. Love what he did at 15:36 for a half a minute. Nice stuff. Makes me want to play. Thanks for uploading this!

[@juampimlb1745]

The eye of the drummineitor on the drum heads. 😎👌

[@delaklein]

This guy is just beautiful to listen to when he plays. Such a great musician. The musicality that he can create with a percussive intrument is oustanding. One of my favourite drummers out there! He is a beast both technically and musically.

[@dgroover5044]

Great stuff, Thomas! Thank you for posting!

[@lajeanette33]

Thx for the tour! And now i know that snare/tom is a snom ^^

[@einarabelc5]

Is it sleeping?

[@goodputin4324]

Snorm

[@saulcontreras7968]

Morgane Gautier hehe snom

[@lancehollum5566]

Me to. First I've ever herd of it but I'm going to use it

[@Edelweiss1102]

DW: How many snares would you like? Thomas: Yes

[@lancehollum5566]

Thomas is doing great. But wanted you to send me a five piece collector series with the mahogany maple shells. Or babiinga. I'd get rid of the Pearl gretsch and the Yamahas and start my own drum class on UTUBE. Lol. We can all dream right. But I am doing the lessons. Lol. Thanks Thomas. Lol

[@lancehollum5566]

I'd like only 3

[@smilingdrum]

Thanks Thomas! always fun and Informative for all of us drum nerds!

[@frankiehdrum1]

You’re insane Man, One of the best. Kit sounds and looks awesome.

[@cfurtado2761]

LMAO lang is hilarious. Very unique kit for a very unique drummer as well.

[@lancehollum5566]

Man I have one just like it. How do you like them. Are they your style

[@pdarley58]

Best technical drummer I’ve seen

[@gardenstate78]

The most informative and funny videos are always Thomas’ 😂

[@williamklimek9676]

love his playing and tones, thumbs up

[@terratremuit4757]

Man, whenever you play I always have to check to see if I am playing the video at 2x speed

[@UnitedSt]

EXACTLY!

[@edwardblocker7021]

Are you f***ing kidding me? Are you always so impressed with ineptitude? Hint: Buddy Rich, KZbin, esoteric drum soloing, listen! Get the picture?

[@edwardblocker7021]

It might also be that you are a melodic moron, ignorant of anything remotely conducive to actual quality musicianship.

[@thogtoelickerextraordinair8734]

@@edwardblocker7021 bruh you might want to stop spewing that elitist bullshit and just think to yourself: is he performing right now? no lmao he's literally just playing for fun in this video. his chops are insane, that is objectively true. but when he actually uses them in a musical context, not when hes just playing for fun whilst setting up a kit he is nowhere near your so-called 'ineptitude'.

[@edwardblocker7021]

How can anyone use the word "bullshit" next to the word "elitist".? That is a contradiction in terms. What kind of moronic statement is that? Only an idiot would praise or condone such stupidity. Obviously, you know absolutely nothing about musicianship in a higher degree. The idea is that one is supposed to want and strive to become a good musician, but I can only surmise that that concept is wasted and would appear to be antiquated by fools who just can't seem to grasp that basic idea and are too damn lazy to try to become better. That's probably why the "self described" musicians of today literally stink and show no desire to achieve a higher echelon of "quality" playing, but rather are content to pretend to be competent when they can only impress the ignorant who don't really know the difference. It's sad when that difference is lost on lack of education.

[@ultradrums]

menacing drum kit dude🥁👍cool

[@snorgisborg2]

I bought one of your dvds back in the day. You're amazing.

[@alldrum4384]

Thomas Lang, I want you to know that you are an inspiration to me and I love the way you play the drums, your technique is perfect! You are a god!

[@dancino5601]

Thomas: *mounts rata toms* Me: I swear if he calls those snata toms

[@lancehollum5566]

What if he calls them roto Tom's. Lol

[@11037_kuwata]

xD

[@Soundhoops]

Really beautiful drum kit. Your sound Thomas it's amazing and very powerful 👍👍

[@user-mj5qc6xv8d]

Qql

[@edwardblocker7021]

They also double as noisy garbage cans.

[@blackla6el]

lol i do the same thing putting my kit back together playing a bit with every drum that gets added. Always loved watching your videos through the years!!

[@nik_in_the_box]

I don't know how often I've seen this clip - I never gets boring 👌

[@ChaseZonfa]

Thomas Lang: *mounts one drum* Thomas Lang: *hits one drum* Thomas Lang: "Yep it works!" *repeat 9:38 hahaha

[@jamesoconnor9711]

Lol

[@joebond677]

Snaring is caring

[@Vincent-Vega24]

Man, you make it look so freakin easy!!! I could watch you play all day my friend!!!!

[@JamesOKeefe-US]

Exquisitely beautiful kit from the most inspirational player. Wow. So can I just say at :32, just noodling with the kick and snare is so mind melting I had to pause and walk away from my phone. Just so much talent and artistry :)

[@alanramirogarcia2886]

Is disgusting how technical this man is XD

[@Devon523]

I didn’t know Christoph Waltz played drums 😂 seriously i don’t know how I’m just now realizing he looks and sounds to the actor! Both masters of their respective craft

[@cjamproductions8491]

Absolutely awesome!

[@guilhermevalterlomba3009]

This guy is amazing. I like so much his tecniques

[@singningwongho]

Come to New Zealand !

[@drumchannel]

Legend 🙌

[@Putin-Lox]

ЖОПА

[@tylee5291]

Gorgeous kit!

[@arjento2.0]

this is insane. love the set up

[@joeplem5329]

Man I love vids like this!!! \m/ \m/

[@luisda1388]

U should right a mean ass metal song including all styles of metal,death metal, punk hardcore everything. It would be nice to hear u play all those types of styles. 👍👍🤘🤘 I consider u one of the best drummer outhere.

[@marathonxman]

Many ages ago I had the idea to put a snare bed on a tom to see what it would sound like. Glad to see someone else had the idea and we got to hear it in action!

[@markwood2790]

Your my favorite drummer Thomas Lang. I love the highhats and concocksion little cybal crashes trully excellent adventures.

[@phunkym8]

form the thumbnail i thought this was aquiles priesters drumkit

[@ki3lt322]

Think outside of the box people...unleash your creativity 😉

[@sanderberkvens6270]

I love this!!!! Thomas is so awesome!

[@drummantvhg9490]

Looking great kit ever!!!

[@sorrito7]

Dang and here I was complaining about taking apart my e drum to go practice with the band. 😂🥁. I wish I had the money for an acoustic set. Doesn’t have to be this big.... at first

[@jacksoncolley2599]

DW: hey Thomas got snare? Thomas Lang; lemme check, *pulls out snom* DW: hm

[@shanecramer4484]

Love ur vids Thomas thank u for inspiring me as a drummer. U are awsome thank u again.

[@Wiebe80]

Awesome set up and great playing!

[@the6ig6adwolf]

20 minutes later.....I finished watching the video.

[@jamesgunter8851]

at least he didnt show all the 20 minute warmups he did lmao

[@vfam825]

john good: Hi how are you good" ?, yeah good, and you? John good: "good", everything good? yeah! very Good!

[@diegopalmieri9901]

Just beautiful!!!!!

[@Coltranized]

I never thought I'd ever witness Lang age, but boy was I wrong on purpose! I want my heros to live forever, young at heart!

[@Henry14arsenal2007]

That snom sounds like the punch sound effect in movies lmao.

[@tontinbagnole]

Snamazing :3

[@ThomasLang00]

Fo' Snazzle.

[@kamikazedibujando3582]

Thank you Thomas for share this .

[@johangliving]

Beautiful kit!🥁☕️

[@breal1183]

282 people just cant deal with someone being more talented then they are lol

[@lancehollum5566]

And at least one who can. And that's me. Like it, love it. It's all fantastic. Mr Lang's got some first time ideas I've never seen. But I have now. So just learned a bunch of new stuff and great ideas. So thanks Mr Lang. Thanks for being extremely talented and a whole lot better then I am. I always retain and learn a bunch of cool stuff. So to all the pro drummers out there that spend their good time giving us lessons and showing us tips and tricks. KEEP POUNDING!!!

[@jwest31176]

It's up to 326 now. Lol.

[@HughMorristheJoker]

Imagine how good he'd be if he practiced...

[@felipedromundo8861]

Lol!

[@PsyChAoS_]

You have been my favourite drummer since i started 16 years ago. Im now 31 so you have been my inspiration for so many years. I have a my own drum room with 3 photos of you on the wall behind my drum set for inspiration and to be like you one day. Your bloody awesome. Im in a australia and wish i could meet you after all these years

[@masakazu3508]

I can watch this all day

[@FanaticDrummer]

20min for the kit to NOT look like the thumbnail 😂

[@maskedgamer1920]

Wait...It’s all snare drums? Always has been 🔫

[@6the6savior6]

I have a 13x11 home made snom that i used for my main snare for a while. It was amazing!

[@OpenSafe17.11]

love your videos man! I have been watching you since I was a kid.

[@d.s.2986]

"Honey, where have you been the last three days?" - "Not what you think... I've been changing drum heads!"

[@jake_rose04]

Oh that's what we're calling it now 😊

[@bigdoutdoors79]

4:47 “Uh huh, exactly what I wanted”

[@STSGuitar16]

Man, he effortlessly nails those crazy double bass runs

[@wong5150]

dude does rudiments with his feet

[@willbaxandall4059]

I could only dream to have a kit like that!

[@patrickgelder9183]

Sooo, what this really is, is a sophisticated ad?

[@ronloboda1633]

Tom you should have called me I would have set them up for you. I am pretty familiar with you set up!

[@jamiesurgener]

You are the best. Thank you for your vids.

[@seththomas3194]

OMG...glad to know their might be hope for me at 52yrs old....haha. This guy is amazing.

[@TempoDrift1480]

Maybe one day he could afford matching heads.😂😂😂

[@Emiliojayherrera1]

Us watching this video.. 20 minutes later.

[@Customwinder1]

This is great Thomas. Thanks mate. 👍

[@KM-px8cs]

This is absolute gold.