Tony Levin - On the Drums (2024 Mix) (Official Video)

[@ChrisLawton66]

So, one of the greatest bassists out there releases an a capella song about drummers? Awesome.

[@-dugair]

About drummers he (Tony) has made music with. Even more Awesome... don't ya think?

[@markastyan]

BRUFORD BILL BRUFORD BRUFORD 🗣🗣🗣

[@BeforeAndAfterScience]

In a cadence like Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt Crimpity Crimpity now now Crimpity Crimpity ask me how Crimpity Crimpity you will pay Crimpity Crimpity out my way Boing Ding Bong Bong Ting Crimpity Crimpity

[@ivarmortenlorentzen2274]

So there were no place for guitar keyboards and sax or trumpet 🎺?😂

[@stevenmccredie3698]

Well that was the best 5 mins of my week. Beautiful....

[@dougpogue8369]

Amen brother

[@cthulhukid7131]

I don't know what i was expecting, but it wasn't this! This was amazing!!!

[@stumplifter]

Steve Gadd interlude is beautiful, closely followed by the percussive Bill Bruford section…. all of it. Brings JOY!

[@TsunamiBeefPies]

There aren't words for how much I love this! I'm fortunate enough to be one of the drummers mentioned in the roll of names at the end of the video. Thanks, Tony!!

[@SymaticStar]

INSANE list of drummers ! We dig it enough for you to add all the drummers left off the list - re open the recording and keep going! Was waiting for Danny's part. :)

[@alexposilkin9683]

Best song about drummers I’ve ever heard.

[@cloudmover]

Oh no... I have the "Bill Bruford, Bill Bruford, Bill Bruford, Bill Bruford" refrain in my head!

[@heisenberg460]

So have I 😂😂😂

[@tomtrana3449]

YES! 😉

[@-dugair]

​@@heisenberg460 Intelligence agencies around the world will use a chorus of "Like a Virgin̈" when they need to wipe an "ear-worm" from someone's mind. It's a low-tech version of what you see in the "Man in Black" films with Johnnys Cash and a blinky prop. With thanks to the Freedumb of Infantmation Axe. ver.1.1.0

[@fredschneider7475]

This is awesome, Tony! Thanks so much for mentioning me at the end! Huge honor to play with you

[@EixtremeDrummer]

Bruford, Cobham, Collins, Gadd, Harrison, Minnemann. Thanks, Tony, you always build up great rythmic sections

[@JohnViguerie]

An unforgettable labor of love

[@joaocalladomusico]

Such a beautiful counterpoint! Congratulations, Tony Levin!

[@michaelmooserraelx2013]

Love the harmonies, knew you were always good at it this really showcases, thanks very nice....

[@matthewpeterson]

I was worried when Steve Gadd wasn't showing but when he did... Wow.

[@kennywowie]

I'm shocked and stunned. Why do people rag on drummers so much? Without us, all you buddy-boys, your time would be even worse than it already is. Praise be to the drummers of Earth, and to the great Tony Levin.

[@JamesKlas]

This is nuts and I love it,!

[@MicahTheBeast]

So happy this is back! I was distraught when I couldn’t find the first version anymore.

[@janewells5970]

I love this more and more every time I listen!

[@1edarnold]

I love the new album, Tony! You are quite the singer! So much style! :)

Thank you Tony for naming them all, with you it was always a hell of rhythm section..;-) By the way, outstanding composition!

[@amaury1264]

Bonkers. Brilliant.

[@infowarriorone]

Excellent tribute to the greats. Bruford Bill Bruford.

[@francoisbaugey2570]

Fantastique ! Quel bel hommage aux drumers ! Et quelle carrière !!!

[@markslade6744]

Even by Tony Levin's preposterously high levels of genius, that is genius.

[@meeppdx]

the bouncing dot turning into your head was a nice touch 👌🏼 a totally amusing and awesome homage to a veritable percussive soundscape of drummers in recent history. thanks

[@clt8762]

Magnifique !! bon, en gros vous avez joué avec (presque) tout le monde ! et du beau monde ma foi...

[@tontogonzales]

omg, Tony, thanks, that was so lovingly, sweet and funny🥰🤗🤣

[@MrRezRising]

The seven part Bozzio was hysterical! Was waiting on Manu, glad to see Ritchie Hayward and Wil Calhoun in there.

[@rachelfresco6775]

Love this Tony! See you in Reno

[@pevm1914]

Great!!

[@Juanvanemmerloot]

FANTASTIC

[@xpti24]

Outstanding!

[@robertovox6888]

1000 Drummers 1 BASSIST TONY LEVIN❤️

[@EdMuse1122]

I love this! Reminiscent of "Van Lingle Mungo" by the great Dave Frishberg, whose lyrics were all classic baseball players.

[@eduardobasterra5477]

wow, what a nice harmonies, amazing, bravo Tony!! I Like Crimson Barber Shop too!

[@3bwana]

I was at the KC ‘Three Of A Perfect Pair’ show at the Greek Theater that’s featured in the sound check images of Bruford here with the Simmons kit looking out at the empty seats pre-show

[@craigyost8443]

Outstanding!

[@kentalanlee]

ROTF... I laughed outloud. Thanks Tony!

[@peterbustin2683]

Excellent ! ❤from UK

[@beta14ok]

Beeaauutiful!

[@heavenlymusiccorporationultd]

just melting away...such a beautiful gesture (and what a good memory he has)

[@markgolland5717]

Instantly my favourite ever song

[@paulcoffey1837]

Imagine my disappointment when you didn't sing this or the KC barbershop on the Beat tour.

[@doogie-mk2lq]

But... How about the joy when they pull "RED" out instead‽ Anyone -scratch that-. EVERYONE would make that trade of a nod back to the '70's with zero hesitation. Don't ya think? ¿Barbershop Red?

[@rickdobbelaer7451]

That was insane!!

[@tweeked267]

Stellar as a rhythmic autobiography, an homage to the four limbed musicians and just a great composition and video edit. Well done.

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

Brilliant! I was waiting to see the Bruford segment and was not disappointed!

[@johannhauffman323]

Tony, This is absolutely amazing ! You have so much class and style on top of your legendary catalog and exceptional level of skill on your Instruments . This should shut the door on all top ten lists of drummers. I do have a many favorites. But I also am aware that there are hundreds of great drummers I have yet to know. In the late 70’s I first heard your playing with Gabriel. I remember thinking how amazing I you were . A short time later I see you again, with a new King Crimson. You did a piece with what looked like bass pedals from a pipe organ. Absolutely amazing. Tony, you are really one of a kind. Thank you for putting so much wonderful music into this world ! If you ever see this….. please know I have a small tune on my small channel . The tune is just 3 minutes. If you gave me a listen and made a little comment, that would be the highlight of my music life. It’s the short… “On Red Gardenien Street” ! Love all you do Tony. !!!

[@aaronserfatydrumsandpercus7589]

If I ruled my own country this would be the national anthem

[@guitarsole666]

Fantastic

[@chongzilla]

oooh! I was mentioned in the end credits! Tony's great to play with!

[@janewells5970]

❤

[@MEGAMIGA]

What a cool homage!

[@StevesRykerAdventures]

Awesome!!!

[@TheMilosDjuric]

Homage, a capella, a wonderful exercise in harmonization and composition, a brain scratcher, and a complex crossword puzzle of names, rhymes and meters. Plus I get to count how many names I recognize of the people that Tony got to meet and play with... it's crazy and creative and unexpected (to me) and I love it! You gave Jacob Collier a run for his money (or could he join your list?) 😊

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

Absofreakinglutely superb in every way! Thanks Tony for being different than "the other children", but in the best way possible of course!😅

[@susieunity1931]

Well, that was fun!

[@audicionprogresiva]

I hope doing an interview via Zoom mr Levin!!!! On the drums its remind me for "The King Crimson Barbery Shop", its so funny this track and its a tribute to the best drummers

[@TheBoffomundoShow]

Genius!

[@katskillz]

Marvelous. Guess I need to dig into your sessions more... when did you play with Brian Blade as well as Jack De Johnette? Would love to hear those ones

[@markmerella3894]

I know he played with Brian Blade on a tour with Seal. Don’t know about DeJohnette.

[@zounds13]

Ha! Love it.

[@jerrycoughlin-iq7lb]

WOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!

[@nyla3979]

real anthem !!!!

[@bernab]

I love it

[@acarbonbasedlifeform70]

4:48 Maybe Tony will someday make an updated version of the track with everybody included?

[@jukeboxfandango]

He'd need that long sheet of paper Saint Peter reads from at the gates of heaven

[@Hellhunde64]

Well done = )

[@NormanRamsey]

Bonkers

[@aakkoin]

Billll Bruford Bill Bruford Bruford Bruford Bill Bruford

[@StevenMarefka-cj8hc]

You forgot Carl!

[@jordonleigh174]

Such a great tribute to the master drummers of our time! The inclusion of Neil Peart and Stewart Copeland would have been nice, though! Thank You, Tony!!!

[@-dugair]

"So" Stewart Copeland Was included at 3:21. Also, you may have missed the point of the video. Ŕead the 5 seconds at the very beginning... and listen again.

[@DaeNightAfternoon]

I don’t know why but I just think of Kevin Gilbert when I hear this. Love you Kevin and your music

[@Duendito]

Dayum...

[@Glimpse295]

Impressionante...

[@rhythmfield]

Vinnie Ruggerio! Not mentioned often enough-one of my unsung heroes has been SUNG!

[@jarinci7092]

Brufobrufo BILL BRUFFFFORD 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@morbidmanmusic]

why do I want to now play drums on the beach??

[@battlespace13]

Is there a notable drummer you haven't jammed with? Awesome!

[@edwardajaj]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@anthonyglaser929]

Tony, I caught the Beat Show down in Clearwater on the 28th of September. Great show, the stick sounded really amazing. You guys were all fantastic. Vai especially did great, quite a contrast from Fripp's stoicism. Have you guys thought about doing a new album with this lineup? It would sell like hot cakes.

[@tomtrana3449]

And after this ode, when will your triple album with all the drummers come out? 😊

[@alistairdunnington]

I was looking forward to seeing Levin smack some drums but this'll do...

[@derekfinch9586]

Beautiful! Reminds me a little of "Their names escape me" by Spock's beard. I'd love to know if that track provided any inspiration. Tony?

[@acarbonbasedlifeform70]

My firsth thought as well!

[@TheBritomart]

No Simon Phillips 😿

[@juanjavierm]

Yeah, I noticed it too. Don't know exactly if the words for this song actually are a list of drummers Levin has played with. If such was the case, I couldn't recall if Levin and Simon Phillips have ever played or recorded together.

[@marcdedouvan]

STILL DIDNT GET WHO WAS THE DRUMMER ON THAT ONE! ;P NICE JOB ANYWAY AND IMPRESSIVE COLLECTION!

[@jensausw0815]

Phil Collins is Peter Gabriel? 😮

[@jorgegonzalezastorga8912]

Qué maravilla.... Gracias

[@beneweara]

I wonder how someone could memorize these kinds of lyrics for a live performance.. 😵‍💫

[@doogie-mk2lq]

Teleprompter.

[@tednruth453]

Is there anyone you haven't played with Tony!?!? 😊

[@DougMacNaughtonofficial]

I don't think Tony ever played with the late Neil Peart - Neil didn't do a lot of gigging with people outside of Rush. Damn, though - if it had ever worked out, that would have been incredible!

[@doogie-mk2lq]

I had the great fortune of crossing paths with Neil when he was riding his motorcycle through the Westen US. It was at a gas station with a cafe attached in the middle of nowhere. At first he was keen to not admit who he was. I told him I had seen Rush four times with 2112 being the last time. And reminded him of the band doing a record store appearance in Portland OR. where they were asked to press their hands in concrete. The store was downtown called "Bananas" but it didn't last very long. So there may be a building down by the waterfront that has Rush handprints in the floor. We were in the desert and the sun is about to go down. He had a late start and was still 60 mi from where he had planned to stay that night. He said he had camping gear, and I told him my house was about a mile and a half away. Also in the middle of nowhere. Told him I had a patch of green grass and he was more than welcome to shower and have bathroom to use. He said "I don't think so, but thank you. I gave him directions and I left. Half an hour later as the sun is going down I heard a motorcycle outside my house where just me and my brother lived. To be continued... If anyone is interested.

[@DougMacNaughtonofficial]

@@doogie-mk2lq Well, you have my full attention! Very interested in hearing where this goes. I'm just assuming you've read his collection of motorcycle diaries...

[@BeatKasterG]

Tony knows.

[@tindrum]

I think we have all played with Tony, he just hasnt sung it yet!!!!

[@serialartistry]

yeah let’s give a quick shoutout to jerry marotta

[@acarbonbasedlifeform70]

I have a feeling he is Tony's favourite drummer to play with

[@marcospaziani8014]

ma... al minuto 1:14, quando canti "phil collins"... quello della foto non è bill bruford? :))))

[@chibiwibi]

Not what I expected, but it was great!

[@vicmanhp8514]

No Neil Pert, no Carl Palmer, No Keith Moon, No Simon Phillips?😢

[@funkster007]

Pretty sure its all the drummers Tony played with

[@-dugair]

Read the First 5 seconds of the Video... 0:01 Then watch again. It will take on a whole new meaning.

[@okeania]

Peter Gabriel instead of Phil Collins :)))

[@jdc6681]

Ouch!

[@JohnLRice]

I saw that too, at 1:14 😅 Maybe Jack Casadone who assembled the video wasn't a particular Genesis/Gabriel/Collins fan and didn't notice the difference?

[@okeania]

@@JohnLRice 😂

[@doogie-mk2lq]

I bet because they're ALL Tony's photographs.., He didn't have or couldn't find one a Phil. Same with a few others like Uncle Stewart.

[@scrobblesbyDJGunbound]

Brillaint song! Would love to see Danny Carrey reaction to that. And maybe include TINO CONTRERAS! And Dinho Leme from 'O A e o Z' (Mutantes, 73)

[@MonsieurMerci]

"Monsieur Manu Katché" 👍

[@neilcreamer8207]

This is basically just a list of every great drummer.

[@MidnightLightMusic]

No Jeff Porcaro?

[@The_momur]

Bruford really rolls off the tongue.