Top 5 Drum Moments | Larnell Lewis

[@PerkChoppzDrums]

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[@MrRobca]

Aron Mellergård from Dirty Loops.

[@mytorment]

@@MrRobcanothin nice, nothing to say so, AO?

[@mytorment]

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[@mytorment]

Remember all (your)/more dead mother's [were] angels, I'll show you swartz craft, hanging out bakin cookies being cool listening anything in the radio, she knows his song, when billies alone, now boys, Oll Along

[@JohnStevenBacube]

Benny Greb

[@supadupachicafly]

I went to school with Larnell! So fun to now watch the world discover what we were fortunate enough to witness every day. He's also the nicest guy and super humble. He knew he was the best, but never acted above anyone and was always willing to help us in music class or accompany any project etc. So happy for him!

[@Erotified]

He was the class ahead of me at humber. We all knew this was coming.

[@ThyLLiS-]

This comment makes me respect him even more. Does he have any flaw at all ? I wonder.

[@semi-sound]

That's exactly the impression he gives me as well. He's a true brother in the musician community. Wonderful to see.

[@semi-sound]

And it's so important that the masters are willing to be teachers, that they are for real keen on passing the torch. Because in the end, it must be passed.

[@stefania5882]

@@Erotified he went to Humber in ontario? 😯

[@An_Arbitrary_Miscellany]

Larnell has been one of those masterful drummers who's been under the popular radar and has had a slow rise to the consciousness of many long time fans of drumming, including me... But it is so cool to see him really starting to be regarded as one of the modern greats. More and more people are boarding the Larnell train; because it's a first class cabin to a fantastic destination.

[@TheSeeking2know]

Nice way to put it.

[@cheneyrobert]

Enjoy the 82 Krug Champagne 🍾🥂on the Larnell Express 🥂

[@LokiDWolf]

Great description of the man and all that's happening.

[@ryanlippe6442]

Beautifully put my friend

[@rafaelgonzalez9044]

Olatunde Fajimi FACTS!

[@davidgpeterson]

I thought I’d seen amazing drummers. Then I saw this guy play. Good God.

[@ryuman757]

Straight up. I feel like I've been disrespecting him all my life for not knowing who he is, and thinking other people were better 😳😳😳

[@beinhispresence2279]

He is Unique. He doesn't play drums. Drums are in his DNA.

[@BkxLounge]

The last hit on the final clip with his hands makes the whole solo even better

[@jeanpiere6819]

TOTALLY AGREE. THAT WAS AMAZING AND NEXT LEVEL.

[@rahulmascarenhas7557]

Haven’t even got that far in the video yet I know.. we all know ..

[@DM-lp2ie]

this guy just slaps his cymbals at the end and they just obey bc it's larnell lewis

[@jdoteasy]

no but fr thooo

[@JrBrazilianDrummer]

Every time i watch this vídeo, i think about that kkkkk

[@anastasiatheactresstv5895]

🤣

[@joshuagharis9017]

That city lights solo is hands down the most melodic drum solo ever, and in 11/4, what?

[@RtaniDean]

Yes yes yes. It’s masterful.

[@erstaples1]

I'm not a drum guy. Now I'm a drum guy.

[@PerkChoppzDrums]

Welcome to the fam!

[@Ganon999]

I always come back to this video, there's just something about watching this dude work that is so memorable.

[@neilstephens92570]

I only just discovered this guy 10 minutes and 22 seconds ago and I'm prepared to say he's probably among the very top drummers I've ever witnessed if not the top

[@DZNTZ]

Next stop: Nate Smith. One of the handful of guys that have changed the game. Also a Snarky connection and a Vulfpeck connection - you can’t ignore that.

[@f87115]

Watch him do enter sandman ,,, amazing guy

[@Bryanctree]

What’s even crazier is his entire album for Snarky Puppy he wrote the pieces on his plane ride to the gig 😂 the dude is the best

[@Chris-wq3pe]

that city lights solo is like a magic trick, sleight of hand. there are so many hits going on, the time shifts, you just don't see his hands doing it all yet you hear it, and it's all perfect, there isn't a single hit out of time. i've never heard anything like this man. Mad mad respect.

[@worldofameiso5491]

A total master of his craft, but humble enough to know that he must practice hard to get better.

[@anthonymarks3252]

Can he get better?

[@DGodsell]

What is that supposed to mean

[@worldofameiso5491]

@@DGodsell Which part can I explain more clearly for you?

[@DGodsell]

@@worldofameiso5491 I wasn't sure what gave you the impression that he wants to practice hard to get better

[@worldofameiso5491]

@@DGodsell Try watching more of his videos, he is usually stating that he practices to improve.

[@KaptainKabui]

I don’t see too many drummers maintain the groove in a solo… Larnell is one of few I’ve seen AMPLIFY the groove in his solo… incredible, truly one of the greats of our time

[@WillCookSound]

Just had a stank face for 10 minutes

[@Ralphy20000000000011]

What Kid said!

[@unconditionallove683]

Lol 4real yo!!! Insane!!! 😲🤯

[@atomicsmith]

Jazz is so underrated. Cheers to whoever mic'd these sessions.

[@JonDraper]

For real - top notch mixing on most of these

[@thoughtpolease7183]

the city lights solo has been my favorite video on youtube for a while

[@nelsonsantos2706]

Agreed! It was number 3 on this list but I personally put it at number 1!!!! 👍👍👍

[@dannylugojr3428]

The city lights is one of my favorite solos

[@randomchannelname24]

I’ve never heard a more emotional drum solo

[@schmarotzke8205]

Totally dude, I played the 11/4 keyboard part with my midi stuff and jammed over it for like 3 weeks

[@botibartha9848]

I dont know anything about drums and drummers... I listen 80 deep house and trance 😏 .... but that is the most emotional drumming I ever heard . Larnell is a magician

[@forformgamer]

Sooooo many times when crazy creative drummers go nuts, I start to lose the feeling of the groove. With Larnell it only get stronger and more intense. This man is a powerhouse!

[@antenyivictor4212]

Larnell really understands music

[@alexn4290]

The city lights It’s The most perfect solo that I ever seen, every note it’s unespected and not disconted. Unrepeatable

[@oSoultaker]

Is that Crowley at 9:56. You know you are good when The King of the Crossroads goes see your show and joins in the standing ovation.

[@jhadirhines3140]

He's @ 9:18, too. Goes to show how 'Supernatural' Larnell Lewis is

[@dannyphantom7591]

Caught that too lol

[@stratonarrow]

Absolutely ridiculous. That last clip took my breath away.

[@Dodgevair]

Any drummer that puts Sput behind a keyboard is special. DAMN special.

[@user-tc4yr5rk2t]

Why is this moving me to tears? I want that scientifically explained. Thanks.

[@macofphilly]

Why am I feeling this much emotion listening to a drum solo?

[@rolandogonzalez4281]

Bcs of the body language.

[@ThyLLiS-]

Didn't Larnell Lewis said that for his performance with Snarky Puppy he learned the songs just by listening to it during his flight to the gig ? I mean this is mental. I've never seen such a talented musician. What a monster.

[@maddo-md4mu]

He only read the notation for it

[@liandel]

at 4:47 the way he shouts GO! at the band and then sets it so perfectly! omg. props to the trumpet on being perfect on note as well

[@lorenzoozorio1630]

I love watching how he truly enjoys what he does. True passion

[@danielluna7648]

Larnell Lewis sees, smells, feels beat and rhythm. The man has a 6th sense when it comes to percussion. It's fucking amazing.

[@Mike-ge7pe]

I’m a couple years in now watching Larnell. As much as I’ve tried to change my own mind, invoking recency bias and subjectivity, I can’t help but think of him as one of the best ever. What can’t he do?!

[@drinkingtall]

I wish Snarky Puppy would release the entire video footage of We Like It Here with the camera just focused on Larnell Lewis. That would be a treat to watch!

[@irrationallynegative]

People, before you give up remember that this man is as close to superhuman as it gets. Take it as inspiration, not frustration.

[@beardfish8]

8:19 I'm no drummer but those toms are tuned perfectly and the bend he does is perfect too. That's fantastic I've played that spot a million times

[@johnny5.56]

It's actually a snare as the floor tom with the black head on it.

[@harryhines7635]

So there must be 12 people who are incredibly envious of how amazing Larnell is, what a talented human :)

[@galenerso423]

It's genius. Not only Larnell is really into it, the spark jumps over and the audience can't get out of their grin. Nice!

[@nathanaeldavenport2251]

I’ve been watching drummers for most of my life and just heard of this guy for the first time today. I think he may be my new favorite. It’s been so long since I’ve seen a drummer that astonished me. I can’t say I’ve seen a more musical drummer. And technique second to nobody that I’ve seen. Just wow. I’m almost in tears.

[@kanchokomancho4854]

I am in tears,... for the last 5 minutes

[@anistissaoui]

Some other names you might like if you don't already know them: Mark Guiliana Jojo Mayer Nate Smith

[@dario1882]

Follow his lessons!

[@r.ezlets]

@@dario1882 i love his teaching voice

[@levy1224]

@@anistissaoui *Benny Greb, also

[@kojibu]

I had to pause several times. Having them all in one video is overwhelming to say the least. THANK YOU for blowing my mind at 2am.

[@Max-dd4ow]

Everything he plays grooves so hard

[@Himekocchi]

Never in my life thought throwing away the sticks and slapping the cymbals barehanded would be this badass and cool but here I am, the drum god proving this mere mortal all wrong.

[@flyingisland7583]

I’m downloading this video right now just in case the internet breaks down

[@informanti]

Man, watching him put his entire being into the 3rd groove and locking it in so completely is beyond phenomenal.. gives me chills.. just, wow..

[@theconjugate5204]

History will remember this guy. Completely brilliant!

[@selli69]

There are no "Top 5 Drum Moments" of Larnell Lewis. Larnell Lewis ist a living drum moment himself everytime he gets closer than three feet to any sort of drum.

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

facts

[@johnny_b_goode6658]

I just can’t stop watching Larnell Lewis drum clips

[@templarexemplar35]

Ok but how did the other musicians keep a steady tempo at the third clip. Insane

[@JiihaaS]

Yeah, seems like they need to perfectly distract themselves from whatever Larnell's doing, while perfectly listening to what he's doing.

[@dreichert1438]

@@JiihaaS that's what larnell has to do. When you have musicians playing on a par like this they all have to be able to keep their own time

[@r.ezlets]

he taught them

[@aaroncalhoun157]

It’s they job. 🤪

[@ImDunton]

Yo that drum solo was insane

[@joshuarichard2509]

I spent the bulk of that 10 minutes crying.

[@TruthSayer5589]

Larnell Lewis is one of my favorite drum heroes, but even I had not seen these amazing displays of his awesome drumming talent. Just WOW!!!!

[@deidmoose]

Just hearing that City Lights solo for the first time and I watched it on repeat like 5 times. Outstanding, probably one of my favourite drum solos purely from a musical standpoint. Actually in awe

[@willohyogo2499]

Thankyou Larnell!!! love to everyone, always! xxxxx

[@shanegleason2008]

Who freakin’ DANCES with their kit? Larnell Lewis! That’s who. Special.

[@saxofix4456]

I know Larnell Lewis is consummate with western drumming styles, but I never knew he was so masterful in interpreting African drumming styles. What a beast!!!! 🤯🤯🥵🙌🏽

[@lapamful]

RIP drum kit. If I were a drum kit, that's the way I'd wanna go...

[@jasoncrump1886]

That flow, that expression, that passion , that beautiful art and skill is so amazing. Much love tribe . Wow

[@TechGorilla1987]

@6:53 - Not going to lie - that man was throwing of some serious mid-80's Grateful Dead "drums" vibes there. Outstanding!

[@ykroc]

They way everyone turns to look him playing on video 2 brought tear to my eyes. He is so good man.

[@chrisbricker1222]

Love Larnell, so fun to watch, and such a humble dude. So much passion and joy. Love it.

[@endmok]

His musicality is off the chart... His skills are awesome but what's great about him is he knows when to use his skills appropriately.

[@johngammon963]

I thought the Snarky Puppy was amazing and then City Lights came on.

[@twowheelseatingmeals-motoj8080]

Game changers in the music community. Larnell and Collier. They’re the goats now.

[@jasehadleymusic9245]

His ability to play ambient tom work so well gives me chills

[@gernblenstein1541]

Larnell is the man. Not sure what else I can say that hasn't been said. Guy could make a set of upturned buckets sound like a million bucks.

[@gregbartlett5818]

Brilliant...nuanced, inventive, technical tour de force...so musical. Love it!!

[@Hawkinsian]

2:02 Awww, love it!, proper feeling the drums!

[@bryansphere6359]

As a guitar player, I have been moved so many times by listening to and watching different players. Until just now, I have never been moved to tears by a drummer. I have definitely been impressed with drummers but this guy is different. Just by watching the faces of people reacting in this video tells me so much! I’m so glad this amazing human being exists and is sharing his gift with the world. What a moment! 🤍

[@justaguy214]

I was considered a child prodigy at age 13 and made a career out of it. I've studied all the greats and been around. This guy is the best drummer I've ever seen.

[@paihobbes8680]

What a beautiful comment! And I understand the moved to tears part too.....Larnell is one of the greats of our time, and I feel incredibly lucky, grateful, humbled and mind blown away by what he offers to us. He's a gem

[@lukewagner158]

Love this guy. Def my fave drummer rn

[@johnterpack3940]

First dude I've seen that I'd put in the same category as Buddy. It's not just technical mastery; it's passion and creativity.

[@twjclarke1]

8.18 using the stick along the edge of the hi-hat to create that fade in snare sound. genius.

[@beniwhat]

Came to see if anyone else noticed this. That's just insane.

[@sincuqwatru2777]

Thought his zildjian showcase was unmatched, but goddamn city lights is beautiful.

[@TheRecordButton]

Going down the LL train since YT recommended the Metallica cover and damn, I'm not even a drum guy but this dude is on another level. His use of in ear monitors (fancy for fancy earbuds) was a hint you have to listen to this with good headphones. While the #3 was indeed magical, the #2 Forgotten Ones was something along the line of a psychedelic trip with a drum set. This dude is the dude

[@TopherHess1974]

Same, never heard of him and saw the Samus reaction video and got pulled in. Just pure joy, genius, technical and fluid perfection!

[@oaguilera81]

😦😦😦😦😦 what a talent! Holy cow, he has what Gene Krupa called danceable drums. His groove is simply out of this world. WOW!

[@willohyogo2499]

Thankyou Larnell!!!! love always xxxx

[@dianaperez5058]

❤impressive style, technique. Can learn so much from him..amazing drummer

[@ARGBlackCloud]

The city lights is frankly unbelievablely great !!!

[@Erubiel.Moreno]

4:20 is unreal Lewis is so talented

[@BoomerMusicCompany]

Solo # 3 is a masterclass on musicianship for any instrument/player. Hell yeah Larnell! Hell yeah!

[@DrProgNerd]

MONSTER ......absolute MONSTER !!!!!!

[@InXLsisDeo]

The Forgotten One sounds so goooOOOOOoood !

[@AIYINOFFICIAL]

My god that was a joy to watch ... Larnell is on a whole other level

[@DD-eb2me]

What an INCREDIBLE Musician! BRAVO!

[@sebastianjakobs2163]

He's feeling it. He is simply feeling it.

[@cmtcfu]

city lights solo is what got me on larnell ... years ago ... his right foot is illegal in most of europe ... also makes me think about switching to nylon sticks every time i hear him

[@RicardoTuong]

Man that loop technique is insaneeee

[@lindawilliams2211]

Wow, Larnell, you are such a beautiful drummer. I just saw a Ginger Baker video Live "Toad" last Night. He was about 70. I thought he was about The best I had seen. He has a jazz backround like you. I really like you because you are a hard hitter like Moon and Grohl. You have that power. Then the grace and style of jazz and softness of Baker and Perth. Fantastic. I don't play but i first saw the Who after Who's Next at 13. They came thru Memphis and we went that night. It Was sold out but they gave us seats on the first tier right behind the stage above Moon. There were about 6 of us. I was hooked. He was so fun to watch and crazy. He played with us all night. And to see this live and Roger throwing his mike. I saw them about 3 or 4 times with the same seats. Lol. I cannot wait to see you live. I bow to your talents... Have you seen Nandi Brusnell from England. She is 10. Oh my. Lenny Kravitz Played with her and him and Nate Smith Gave her a new drum set resently. Come to think of it, you may have been on one of her video's at a festival in England. He Was a big guy and I did not know him. But she was about 9. She started at 3 or 5 yrs. Old. Thank you...

[@VikTheGreat360]

this guy has world-class talent. My jaw is on the floor

[@JamesBond-gb1do]

YA HEARD ! The Forgotten Ones is nothing short of brilliance

[@mikavancleefdrums7059]

I always count the city lights solo wrong, my mind tricking me into thinking the one is on the first accent, but no, it’s the 3rd beat of an 11/8 time signature.

[@mancavemusician]

Second ones timing is ridiculous, Guy is a genius

[@ericschnipke874]

Lol the look from the keyboardist during #4. Like "omg this guy's INSANE!"

[@InXLsisDeo]

Yup, and the keyboardist is Cory Henry no less, a genius musician in his own right. When even Cory Henry is amazed by your level, you're completely off the charts

[@calebhastings3588]

I'm literally mind blown... I'm a metal musician but now I'm a huuuuggee Lewis fan. This guy is seriously unbelievable. I mean just raw talent.

[@thebookdoc.writing.and.editing]

Love the hand tuning on the tom.

[@jorgennilsson3245]

You are "Sick" man all the love from Sweden !!!

[@James-wd9ib]

6:38 I love how he moves from composing sentences with echoes... to CONVERSING with the echoes he's creating in real time. Did you hear it?

[@zangified0117]

Wow🤯🤯🤯

[@jakefollensbee]

I burst out laughing at least 4 times during this video from amazement. Holy jeez, dude.

[@colinrixon9343]

Thank you for your inspiration truly a remarkable drummer at the age of 60yrs I've found a new lease for playing the drums the last time I sat behind a set was in my mid 20's 😜

[@jonn443]

Larnell not only earned his stripes in front of the top drummers in today's music, he took the torch.

[@JS-hu7pv]

The diversity of his abilities and imagination is really what’s amazing. He’s well known as one of the modern greats in jazz, and he’s making the case to move up the list of the overall bests of all time. And when other incredibly talented musicians give you that “holy crap!” Smile, you’re probably doing something right.

[@s.g.r.2773]

It's easy to come to the realization that humans suck but Larnell Lewis reminds us that humanity is pretty awesome.

[@maxirvin]

The stank face of the violinist at 1:42 sums up this video perfectly

[@ryuman757]

8:29 So dope seeing the audience literally losing their minds just like I am 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@arturogatti4307]

Partially because I'm sick and currently puking my guts out.... but I got chills. Em's a rap go, Larnell, YOU are a drum God. Speed, flash, control, volume excellent feet.... it's a great experience watching him play.

[@dface6447]

no 3 is SICK the keys so sarcastic then larnell 🤯🤯🤯🤯