Top 5 Drum Moments | Larnell Lewis

[@PerkChoppzDrums]

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[@MrRobca]

Aron Mellergård from Dirty Loops.

[@mytorment]

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[@mytorment]

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[@mytorment]

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[@JohnStevenBacube]

Benny Greb

[@Ganon999]

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

[@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.

[@hackapump]

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

[@hackapump]

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!

[@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.

[@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]

🤣

[@erstaples1]

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

[@PerkChoppzDrums]

Welcome to the fam!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@alexn4290]

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

[@antenyivictor4212]

Larnell really understands music

[@WillCookSound]

Just had a stank face for 10 minutes

[@Ralphy20000000000011]

What Kid said!

[@unconditionallove683]

Lol 4real yo!!! Insane!!! 😲🤯

[@Dodgevair]

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

[@stratonarrow]

Absolutely ridiculous. That last clip took my breath away.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@rezlets5017]

@@dario1882 i love his teaching voice

[@levy1224]

@@anistissaoui *Benny Greb, also

[@lorenzoozorio1630]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@shanegleason2008]

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

[@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

[@rezlets5017]

he taught them

[@aaroncalhoun157]

It’s they job. 🤪

[@ImDunton]

Yo that drum solo was insane

[@danielluna7648]

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

[@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.

[@harryhines7635]

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

[@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?!

[@flyingisland7583]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@johnny_b_goode6658]

I just can’t stop watching Larnell Lewis drum clips

[@lapamful]

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

[@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!!!! 🤯🤯🥵🙌🏽

[@theconjugate5204]

History will remember this guy. Completely brilliant!

[@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..

[@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

[@joshuarichard2509]

I spent the bulk of that 10 minutes crying.

[@johngammon963]

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

[@jasoncrump1886]

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

[@Max-dd4ow]

Everything he plays grooves so hard

[@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

[@chrisbricker1222]

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

[@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!!!!

[@TechGorilla1987]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@ykroc]

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

[@willohyogo2499]

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

[@Hawkinsian]

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

[@oaguilera81]

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

[@DrProgNerd]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@ryuman757]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@dianaperez5058]

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

[@ARGBlackCloud]

The city lights is frankly unbelievablely great !!!

[@lukewagner158]

Love this guy. Def my fave drummer rn

[@twowheelseatingmeals-motoj8080]

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

[@gregbartlett5818]

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

[@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

[@BoomerMusicCompany]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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🤯🤯🤯

[@mightymoshinskoolkid]

For anybody that comes through this video, check out his one note samba performance from 8/9 years ago at the Tokyo cotton club. Outrageous.

[@ManuelB777]

link please i couldnt find it

[@mightymoshinskoolkid]

@@ManuelB777 I got you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJPPhZt7bb-Nf9E

[@dface6447]

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

[@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.

[@DD-eb2me]

What an INCREDIBLE Musician! BRAVO!

[@sincuqwatru2777]

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

[@JamesBond-gb1do]

YA HEARD ! The Forgotten Ones is nothing short of brilliance

[@workinprogresslabs]

Oh my god he’s shredding on that second clip 🤯

[@Erubiel.Moreno]

4:20 is unreal Lewis is so talented

[@maxirvin]

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

[@jakefollensbee]

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

[@jasehadleymusic9245]

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

[@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.

[@jorgennilsson3245]

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

[@InXLsisDeo]

The Forgotten One sounds so goooOOOOOoood !

[@willohyogo2499]

Thankyou Larnell!!!! love always xxxx

[@makisetakashi]

That dude has great passion , I felt that

[@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 😜

[@dayvid7386]

Anyone here after enter sandman video?

[@vampirelogic]

The algorithm thought I should be, so here I am to get inspired while also feeling I should throw my kit out the window at the same time.

[@salvadorsarpi9634]

new follower here

[@godsinbox]

omg yes, until I get my time machine back

[@dreichert1438]

Only video I have been disappointed by from him. This guy is so amazing

[@paulocorreia2024]

Yep. Had to see this smiley talented drummer at work.

[@AIYINOFFICIAL]

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

[@louieberg2942]

Often with drum solos I kinda lose what's going on and it's as if the drummer is just doing random stuff on their own little island, outside the rest of the music. With Larnell it just makes sense, no matter what he does. It's mesmerising everytime.

[@furiusstiles3214]

That Snarky Puppy solo 😱🫨🤯

[@bailahie4235]

Such an amazing drummer ! I got hooked since I first heard him at "snarky puppy's 'we like it here'" performance in my home city. But.... I don't know if anyone else noticed, but he also seems to have an impeccable, flexible and lush skin, as if it didn't age a day since he was a baby. Some people are blessed in so many ways... :-)

[@bud8254]

Possibly the best drummer on the planet. My musical interests have always fallen on the more technical side. He is the best drummer I've ever heard.

[@fontz9616]

Watch CJ THOMPSON

[@VikTheGreat360]

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

[@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.