Thomas Lang - Soundcheck 2022

[@oldsledpurgatory3595]

I love how Simon is watching Thomas play his kit like a father watching someone dance with his daughter, while Thomas is playing all the tom fills we would all play if we ever had the same chance.

[@rarefiedhermetic792]

I think Simon is taking the time to hear how his kit sounds while lang plays. Kit sounds different in front then it does from behind.

[@earlhayes2969]

that is so Funny definitely looks like that great comment two great drummers 👍

[@drumboarder1]

ability*

[@antoniskolias]

This deserves more than thumbs up

[@amazingusername8925]

As if you don't do the same thing when somebody plays your kit. I definitely do it when somebody plays mine! 🤣

[@TeslaNick2]

Simon's kit sounds AMAZING.

[@Veghead211]

I don't think I've ever heard a set of Starclassics tuned to the tits that didn't sound amazing.

[@SXI96]

I'm in love with the sound of his kit 😂

[@lowrd652]

Always has been

[@slidethedoss239]

Those starclassics are so nice. He obviously tunes them "up" a bit so they really sing ! I'd be curious to know if he uses one ply heads since I'm sure they get changed every show.

[@mellilore]

@@slidethedoss239 He uses clear ambassadors (so yeah single ply non-coated heads, and tuned up), probably the choice every discriminating drummer would go for when not having to make happy the Star who hired him and/or one of those bloody sound-check guys. It reminds me of Cobham's tom-toms in Spectrum.

[@gerardomusuraca9959]

He really likes Simon's kit; he seems very happy to play it, smiling like it was his first time on drums 😅

[@nicklucero24]

I hate to bust your bubble, but Actually he's playing my kit from lat tour with Breaking Benjamin

[@butchgifford1809]

@Gerardo Musuraca I was thinking the very same thing!! I've always enjoyed Simon's Drumming,and Solo's!!

[@RianGalway193]

@@nicklucero24 Have a conversation with yourself. That’s Simon Phillips kit. Are you living Delusions of Grandeur or something??

[@nicklucero24]

@@RianGalway193 You need to know your musicians my friend! 🤦‍♂️ I was there in person setting up for next tour

[@RianGalway193]

@@nicklucero24 I’ve never heard of you dude! Who are you? I’m also a musician have been some 30 yrs. I mean I’m a ‘Real Musician’ You’re full of shit…. I said what I said, so go run to your safe place, self sooth and everything will be ok. Also keep dreaming ✌🏻

[@just82much51]

That's the first time I've ever seen anyone do a sound check on Simon Phillips' kit with Simon watching! WOW! The drum talent in that room at that moment with Thomas and Simon is literally OFF THE CHARTS!!!!! Oh to be a fly bon the studio walls that day... dream come true!!!

[@robertnobody]

It's nice to hear your own kit play by someone like Thomas, Simon is checking out what it sounds like from the audience perspective.

[@4ce325]

thats what it is... a pro plays for a pro just for checking it out and hear it in front! sorry for bad english and thx for sharing it!

[@theflint7692]

definitely. whenever someone who knows how to play sits behind my kit, I walk around in front making that same face

[@crashboombang8163]

This is beautiful! Two very different cats for sure. I always love letting my drum brothers play my kit so I could go out in the room and listen. Turns out a lot of (good) sound engineers are good drummers as well.

[@unclerhombus]

Never thought I’d see Lang on Simon’s kit!

[@frankburdodrums8984]

Me either. Simon's custom kit has also been the same for many many years. 2013 or even before.

[@Dan_the_Great_]

He’s like “this dang drum is ugly and sounds ugly too

[@mikosoft]

@@frankburdodrums8984 you need to go way way more back than 2013, he recorded Tambu with Toto in 1995 and his kit was already set up this way

[@frankburdodrums8984]

@@mikosoft That wasn't the exact same green kit though as seen here. But thanks. It's been a while.

[@mikosoft]

@@frankburdodrums8984 oh, he's changed kids but his setup is always the same. I think he also uses the same type of shells apart from one time when he had bubinga

[@razvanlupu7507]

Wow,what a unique chance for us seeing Thomas playing both his kit and Simon's with such an evident joy.Fine music.Both kits sound awesome and different at the same time.Nice!

[@philkimber8086]

Also don’t forget Thomas’s kit was mic’ed and Simon’s was purely acoustic and both clips recorded on a phone mic!

[@ProDrummer]

Yeah and Thomas lang is smiling while playing the best drums on planet earth: TAMA 😀 I love it! Both are amazing drummers!

[@Pedder246]

watching him play is a piece of art itself

[@MrBostonrobb]

Watch Simon analyze the overall sounds of his kit while moving around as Thomas plays. Pretty cool video.

[@mickywatnots3700]

Thats what he wants you to think but you know people messing with your gear is slightly irritating even if it is Lang

[@douglasknoll3500]

@ whomev's will read ! as difficult as Rhyming Simon can be @ least @ times, I seriously doubt the great Thomas non-doubting style, bothered as in "irratating" Simon whilst lMr Lang got ta laying down some pseudo-funky etc beats for a classic sound test check...! As witnessed here/hear..!

[@stikkman61]

Plus you know how cool it is for a drummer to finally have somebody play with some efficiency on your kit where you really get a feel for what it sounds like front of house 🤘

[@dreamofknight6639]

this reminds me of the first solo i ever saw of Thomas, where he was going to tap Simons kit and then thought better lmao how far hes come.

[@gravitydrums1391]

Thomas Never ceases to amaze...

[@gordonvolkert2304]

This guy is an animal. Who would not endorse this guy. I've been drumming 45 years and feel as I've never licked a beat, watching him.

[@Bungletronics]

I must be a nerd because I saw the green kit and immediately knew it was Simon's then he popped into the shot. So many years of reading Modern Drummer as a kid!

[@steveshames6199]

So I’m not the only one to hit a cymbal on the way down to hit a tom. Phew- what a relief.

[@lungching7102]

This drum sound is just beautifull !

[@RickMazz]

Nice to see Pro drummers having other drummers play their kits and listening so intently to make sure everything sounds right, just like I do too! I literally get the same look that Simon did in front of the kit listening!

[@fharidsalomon28]

I was thinking the same

[@GivenKDW]

Mr Lang played Mr Phillips' kit. I can die in peace now.

[@fathomlives]

i love minimalist drumsets like this

[@csrboltfan2643]

🤣🤣🤣

[@drbooming]

🤣🤣🤣

[@CUZ_2]

Drums put a smile on everyone's face 😁

[@lightningfirst689]

2:12 is the most relatable moment for me. Minus the smile, of course.

[@davinny737]

Quizás ha habido alguien que ha comentado algo parecido, no he leído todos los comentarios. Pero, en mi opinión, es admirable comparar cómo Thomas hace una prueba de sonido con su set de batería, por supuesto increíble sonido y ejecución, y ver después cómo él hace sonar otro set de batería con diferente dueño y estilo de tocar, mientras Simon admira su creación y comprueba el sonido. Dos Maestros!! ------‐--- Perhaps there has been someone who has commented something similar, I have not read all the comments. But, in my opinion, it is admirable to compare how Thomas soundchecks his drum set, of course amazing sound and playing, and then to see how he plays another drum set with different owner and playing style, while Simon admire his creation and check the sound. Two Masters!!

[@coajrmusic]

Priceless!

[@ZoranRadovanovDrums]

def my favorite drummer ever

[@steevidrums]

Thomas is showing massive respect here imho. Playing similar to Simon. He could have blazed his stuff, but he held back. I totally dig that about Thomas.

[@andrewfields8556]

This guys beats are super mesmerizing...

[@kevongordon2675]

I don’t know why but I’m impressed as to where his Roto toms are

[@ofdrumsandchords]

Octobans. Actually it's a good place to put... anything.

[@borisnot]

Love how Thomas tries a hihat groove in Simon's kit (who plays open-handed and has the hihat very low), tries to play open-handed as well, finds it very unconfortable and proceeds to not touch the hihat ever again... xD

[@jd0879]

I noticed that too haha. I knew before he even began playing on the hi hat it wouldn’t be able to with how low it is. It’s not a set up you can play right away it takes a ton of practice. He never tries to play open handed btw

[@josef0berhummer781]

Einer der Besten unserer Zeit

[@mlklotusmann6749]

Yes! Love it 👍🏼👍🏼

[@wcreview8227]

great to see two Monster drummers checking each others Kits! Thomas is amazing, However Simon Phillips is a living Legend..

[@RAGEStudios2012]

Crazy depth, a virtuoso ! ❤India 🇮🇳

[@davewestner]

Man, Simon's drums sound killer with what I assume is only camera audio

[@jasonpricher2174]

as a drummer, I don't like to say that this guy or gal is the best drummer in the world... but it's hard not to say it about Mr. Lang

[@paradigmshiftz7]

When the drums themselves sounds so good, who needs cymbals? That’s something I’ve always liked about Simon Phillip’s kit

[@scordatura5006]

Yeah, who needs cymbals when you can have all the toms 0:57

[@nealbraatz3911]

Those Zildjians sound pretty good too!

[@paradigmshiftz7]

@@nealbraatz3911 oh yeah of course, don't get me started on those haha

[@thibodaux3424]

Both very nice kits... It simply comes down to tuning. I prefer Simon's open tuning to TL's more muffled sound.

[@TeslaNick2]

Me too. Those toms sound amazing.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Simon is a session drummer. Open turning is better for recording. Gives the engineer something to work with.

[@gadymarcus5297]

magnifico.

[@c2soul379]

Holy that raw Simon's kit sound 😍

[@roryoconnor861]

Simons kit sounds incredible

[@sharper9009]

Thomas just found out those drums sound way better than anything DW puts out 😂

[@DavidOakesMusic]

DW sound like cardboard. They're the PRS of drums. Lang shoulda stuck with SONOR.

[@kennethwilson1984]

@@DavidOakesMusic I have always felt the same way about most DW drums. They sound like cardboard.

[@scottdunn1607]

The guy’s a master.

[@deaterk]

which guy?!

[@Michael-xw4er]

Must be great to hear what your own kit sounds like out front by someone who can really do it justice!

[@Nostromo1966]

Simón is my favorite drummer, it's easier to ask who he hasn't collaborated with than the other way around...

[@SKragseth]

This is so cool

[@DrummerJulian]

wow! thomas lang with simon philips drum kit

[@musiqsoundsproductions]

Lol. Both Tama and DW sound amazing if you know how to tune them. Also, one kit has coated heads and moon gel, and the other has clear heads and is tuned wide open. Two different beasts for two different purposes.

[@frederickdumoulin8861]

The green set is Simon Phillips. And it’s a tama

[@musiqsoundsproductions]

@@frederickdumoulin8861 yes. That is comon knowledge. Although called Racing Green, the finish is most known for being Simon’s.

[@roloduarte3100]

Beautiful kits.

[@gadymarcus2362]

Magnifico.

[@jonn443]

You too can get this beautiful Star Classic kit for the small one time price of a Toyota Corolla.

[@iloveNgany]

And we all know which is more fun

[@jamescaliendo1030]

Lolol still cheaper than DWs

[@jonn443]

@@jamescaliendo1030 , Star Classics are right next to DW in price.

[@Wg-zx5ve]

Super heroes in one place. 🙌🙏❤️

[@lowrd652]

Sheeesh Thomas and Simon in the same rooooom

[@jjpopnfresh6822]

Really dig Thomas's kit setup 🤘

[@MarioDiNella]

Amazing 🔥❤️🔝⚠️

[@RyanAlexanderBloom]

Dude seems genuinely amused that there are so many toms on that kit. Just tickled that anyone would have so very many in a row like that.

[@shawncozad8565]

I got some green star classics like that. Birch very thin shells so loud no mic needed awesome drums my drummer hates that he sold me his old star classics too!

[@lorenzostagni7965]

Soo strong Thomas 🥁👏🎶🔝🔥💣🤟😛

[@muchopomposo.6394]

Simon Phillips has the best (recorded) bass drum sound I think I've ever heard. Check out The Pump, on Jeff Beck's There and Back album, from June 1980. What a drum sound..! 👍🏻

[@theothertroll]

Recorded kick drum has little to do with the drummer and more to do with the recording engineer 🙄

[@jeebustrain]

@@theothertroll I think Simon may have helped engineer that record, too :D

[@dogcatbird]

The beautiful tones of Tama Starclassic maple !

[@philkimber8086]

Wow! Says Thomas on hearing those glorious Tama Starclassic toms and gong drum!!

[@dennisdorsey5749]

DW are very good drums but I only have 1 DW and 4 Starclassic kits.

[@scopchanov]

If you care about the small details, notice at 1:41 the drill holes for the mounting hardware for the legs at the bottom of the two largest rack toms before the gong drum. They are also visible later from another angle. So, I guess Tama was like: "Mr. Phillips, it is not possible to have rack toms this big!" And Simon Phillips was like: "Hold my beer!" :) :) :) All jokes aside - great sounding instruments played by great players.

[@Simon-dm8zv]

Well spotted. This racing green kit is very likely from the time when mr. Phillips still had three floor toms. Later they were converted to rack toms when he changed the setup.

[@jumpingjacks5558]

Simon Phillips is the only one who could make his drum set sound the way it does. Thomas Lang came in seconds.

[@flightstyx]

That looks like it was at Drumfest, in Quebec City 2022. (They were both playing there!!!)

[@robertboyle8822]

Thomas learned something about Simon's tuning. Fantastic

[@tommiekrausedrums3550]

Simon♥️

[@emmafit2426]

Wow❤

[@isaiasbalderrama6216]

Waaoo two leyends...👍🏼

[@chrisgoudy1954]

Cool stuff. Helping Simon sound check his kit!

[@jeepercreepers54]

Simon's kit is how drums were made to sound. Who's Thomas Lang?

[@rhythmicbeast]

Drumming God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are too Simon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stikkman61]

Interesting how massively different the two kits configurations are 👏

[@nexdrums]

Thomas testing Simon's kit is priceless

[@AlbertMoyerJr]

Really nice video!

[@stevedallas3488]

Brilliant

[@144Donn]

Delicious!

[@mikekelly9851]

Two "Cream Of The Top" players in the same room. Wish I was there.

[@GalaxyDrummer]

Now I want clear Ambassadors on all my toms :D

[@pearlguy6351]

Simon walking around being like that’s not enough rack toms 🤣🤣🤣

[@godshammer3122]

He's just as good

[@andreasjonsson8075]

Thoose toms! God damn

[@Cuzjudd]

The God tier tuning

[@iamcrypto589]

nice

[@tiketiger]

King Thomas!

[@captainobvious6509]

The drums are being played in this video!

[@resitupfer7950]

Europa, Austria, mountainous state of the High Alps, and home of the Hillbilly. We also do drumset sound checks! The difference is each part of the drum kit is drummed by a hillbilly. This allows the sound of the drum kit to be changed in a flash. The dodels are having fun! Such a hillbilly drum set formation is much cheaper than a professional drummer with airs and graces.

[@epiamis6813]

Master....

[@miraclestudio9167]

Same drum set but the tone is different. Thomas is so much powerful and solid. Simon is very precise and dynamic. Thomas lang is one of my fav drummer in Solo and Performance. But Simon is my number 1 fav drummer because of his Music creation and playing song like a God.

[@joshuajuaire8757]

❤

[@Dave-xs9dm]

When I attended his clinic, Louie belleson was sitting nearby

[@crissreznor]

10/10

[@michaelhembree4167]

great drumming

[@JayCord00]

Was there at that performance , incredible talent .

[@krioni86sa]

What event is this?

[@deaterk]

@@krioni86sa - Its in the description..."Drum Fest International, Quebec 2022"

[@timpricedrums]

Now that’s how a drum kit should sound 😉

[@edvanesch178]

WOW A few of my teachers checking drumkits.

[@TheHammersmashdave]

how insane it had to feel to sit down at simon's kit...

[@jameswood4344]

I'd be so intimidated...

[@mr.timebombman2230]

Damn he's good

[@MikeRuh01]

I thought that green kit looked like Simon Phillips. 2 great drummers right there

[@quantum_beeb]

When DW offers you a sponsorship and asks you what you want… yes

[@krenwregget7667]

Simon's kit sounds SO much better. Thomas Lang is a helluva drummer but I've never been too keen on his tuning and kit sounds.