Simon Phillips (Protocol) - drumtalk [episode 20]

Simon Phillips is not just an incredible player but he knows exactly how to communicate his experience, knowledge and creativity. Whether it's musicality, dynamics or playing with other people -- you will take something out of these 20 minutes.

[srin]

Mamma mia. Maestro. What have you not given us!

[thgir]

been experimenting with open handed playing and his comments about playing groove "focusing on the sound" rather than technique resonated with me. I've struggled trying to replicate the grip my right hand would have on the hihat but it's a completely different angle, just gotta let the natural technique flow...

[robertnobody]

Great interview with Simon...the ADs are super annoying

[charliequinn]

How cool was that to listen to Simon 'talk the talk' about playing the drums in such a sensitive and easy going output about the different important components of making a superstar drummer ? The greatest advice, and Loved the Louie Belson story. My Dad turned me on to louie lessons when I was twelve, my Dad was a good drummer himself so he made a great teacher. Then lost both my legs in a railway accident and never played again ...until recently with an electric kit, and a custom chair for playing hi-hat and bass drum. i'm in heaven !! i'm terrible but having the time of my life learning all over Thanks Simon ..what an inspiring interview for me...thank you !! Peace

[raybond]

I met Simon 15 some years ago... great clinic and the nicest guy! The first drummer I ever saw playing drum & bass style extremely well! He signed a pair of Promark 707's sticks for me and told me he uses the same sticks. Very cool guy and extremely versatile drummer!

[BKJPWNAGE]

He is absolutely correct. Dynamics make things more exciting.

[davebander]

Simon is so experienced and a wonderful narrator, too.
I love his music and style since youth, so 25 years. Its about language, music what you wanna express, not just speed. You need a huge vocabulary to express ideas. Simon has it.

[johnwilson]

metal is lovely....love his perspective! my brain is still sorting out the syntax of that concept. Amazing insight from an incredible musician!

[damianocogo]

Persona dotata di grandissime competenze. Meraviglioso.

[philipknoefel]

Das ist das beste Interview, was es von Simon Phillips gibt.

[alanvaughan]

My favorite drummer he's got it all all the crazy jazz stuff, chops from hell and then he just does all those huge fills you always wanted to do as a kid {his are always perfect} Simon if you ever give up on the drumming you need to become a narrator for Shark Week ...such a cool dude .you would never know this gentle soul can destroy a drum kit, hits so hard ..soooo perfect

[MakeWeirdMusic]

This was such a cool interview. I love what he had to say about frequencies and space. Sebastian Lanser was very concerned with frequencies when I worked with him. Something I'd never heard another drummer worry about. Nice work, Phil!

[pthompson]

One guitarist I played with had a huge problem with how many drums I was using. Bass, snare, 10, 12, 14, 16 toms. So, I said to him, I've got six drums in my kit, you've got 6 strings on your guitar. I'll remove as many toms off my kit for every string that you take off you guitar. After that, I was very hesitant to play with people who don't respect my instrument as much as I do theirs.

[krashboomboing]

I've learnt more from videos of Simon than anyone else, and not just drums at that

[jah]

Musicality is what sets guys like Phillips, Gadd, Porcaro, Bruford, Copeland, Harrison, Beauford, Roach, Morello apart from a lot of other technical drummers. Harrison, Phillips, and Gadd are my favorites, in that order.

[christianeichlingerDRUMSde]

Sehr schön gemacht. Nicht nur vom Interview sondern ebenso von der bildsprache:)

[StartdrummingDe]

Top Interview! ( Wie immer! :-) ) LG, Jürgen

[perelapouc]

merci pour la traduction en Français....y a pas de batteur en France????

[kevgilroy]

Isn't it interesting, how we can know a MORE by their by their words. Funny.