Simon Phillips - DRUM SOLO - 2017 UK Drum Show

Zildjian Artist Simon Phillips performs at the 2017 U.K. Drum Show in Manchester, England!

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CYMBAL SETUP

23" Avedis Swish Knocker
22" Avedis Ride
14" Armand HiHats
12" Avedis Splash
19" A Custom Crash
18" Armand Thin Crash
17" Armand Crash

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A special thanks to Neil Golding of Gold Media and Events Ltd and Mike Dolbear, organizers of this awesome event!

Read about the upcoming 2018 UK Drum Show!

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[johnlindquist]

I so much more enjoy drummers that utilize dynamics and musical taste rather that seeing how fast they can play and just bashing the hell out of everything. Simon is a prime example of musical taste and dynamics.

[mineheadX]

no muffling, no tape, TAMA drums are as flawless as Simon himself, the thud/punch of those bass drums are so sweet, he makes the kit sing.

[RobertotheMaestro]

He is the only drummer that DOESN'T need any tonal instruments. It is more than rythm, I can hear sound too. Incredible. The best drummer of the world today.

[justincase]

I am not sure if I ever heard a better sounding set of drums than these.

[rhythmista]

All trolls commenting negatively : I suggest you make a video of yourselves demonstrating your so called ability, post it on YouTube, then let the rest of us who admire and look up to this man/ drummer/studio engineer/producer, and session legend, be the judge of whether or not you're deemed worthy of even being as good as his pinky toe nail..Oh, then you can show us your career spanning credentials with famous musicians, artists, and bands..Better get cracking..

[topcop]

I've never seen or heard a drummer with more feeling then this...perfection.

[markrushton]

Only about 50 years of practice and playing gone into that solo. Seen him with some great artists and he always elevates them with his own talents

[sathwikshankar]

Those TAMAs just sing! Beautiful sounding kit and a wonderful musician!

[lorenzobianchi]

Nothing you can't do if you have superhuman talent, constant dedication and continuous practice...

[phile-mi]

A melodic powerhouse of a drummer with an impeccable sense of timing.

[LiquidAudio]

How anyone could thumbs down this is beyond me. Couldn’t be any actual drummers. Superb solo!

[ConcernedCitizen-utfi]

Just goes to show drums do not have to be loud to be heard. Excellent job with the soft hits and unbelievable rhythm and timing. AWESOME Drummer! Incredible!

[raconteurtroubadour]

A true legend, brilliant control, dynamics, crisp inventiveness. Could listen to and watch him all day. 🤘🥁☺️🥁🤘

[scottburns]

Makes it look so easy. That's how great he is

[glengamble]

I think Mr. Phillips has matured and become much more musical as time goes on. Fantastic playing!

[trentdavis]

I'm a drummer and I admit that I'll usually be the first to hit the concession stand when a drum solo starts at a live show. That being said, I could watch Simon Phillips play all day. Both he and Gavin Harrison do such musical solos; they're the only ones I really enjoy watching.

[coreyw]

Came for the insane tom span, stayed for the incredibly tasteful, musical, dynamic drum solo.

[michaelandcolinspop]

That’s some sick split work and open-handed independence and dynamics and tuning and...well, I could just go on and on. Geez, what a beautiful solo - there’s just so much to love about it. Simon is a hugely under-appreciated drummer.

[TryptychUK]

I first saw Simon play when he was about 15 at a party where there was no room so he set his kit up in a very small bathroom and he sat on the lavatory!
Even then, he was a force to be reckoned with and we all said "This kid will go far."

[jimbarcelona]

I always wondered why so many drums till I saw this video and the way he travels through his whole set is totally amazing!.