I am always amazed at how sweet this man comes off, how normal, rational, and intelligent he is. He just slams the rock and roll image with a gentle and humble personality.
I really like that Alan Parsons has to act as all this stuff is new for him (for those who do not know, that fat guy recorded some of the greatest sounding albums of all times)
Simon is simply one of the best drummers you could ever wish to hear. Just listen to his playing on "Sukarita" by Judy Tzuke. Everything he plays is so crisp and 'right'. An absolute genius.
I look upon Simon as an icon in drumming, but one things struck me when going through in my mind my fave, not just drummers but other musicians, Simon Phillips, Gary Husband, Gavin Harrison, and the late Jeff Porcaro, that they've all had a kinda head start in music business by having a parent in the biz, It makes you wonder if they never had this exposure to music contacts in there background when growing up, would they be where they are today without this unique early help.
Is that a full or empty paint can?. Either way it does not make to much sense. I have not tried this. Has anyone else?. Let me know how it worked. I do not have any paint cans and don't know if I should spend the 12 or so dollars on a gallon of paint. I think he is pulling our leg on that one. Let me know. Cheers.
Saw Simon many years ago in a clinic. He convinced me right then to not dampen my drums. I agree with him. Drums should be wide open and the entire set should work as one instrument
Those Bubinga Elites are beautiful. Simon, just out of curiosity, have you played the new TAMA STAR's? Are you contemplating switching to the new flagship? I'm curious of your opinion and perspective on the new STAR drums in comparison with the Starclassic Bubinga Elites / Maple.
There is a close up of a Ludwig tom when he shows the interviewer the vent hole. They must have just used a clip of a drum they had lying around during editing and didn't think anyone would notice, LOL.
It's full of either paint or sand .... anything that give's it some weight! Many years ago people used stage weight in a kick and it does make a difference!
Simon wonders who it was who first took off the reso kick head. In his book "Here, There and Everywhere - My Life Recording the Music of The Beatles", Geoff Emerick describes taking the front head off of Ringo's kick for the Revolver sessions.
Hal Blaine, the 60's studio legend, was the one who started experimenting with taking off the front head on the bass drum mostly for definition. Geoff Emerick, The Beatles' recording engineer then, liked and suggested it, and the band loved it; like with so many things they did, everybody copied the idea.
Weird.Taylor cross fades over the end.....He's only recently just started to learn about tuning drums to make them more Stuart like when Dave isn't around
It would be cool to hear the different sounds in a recording, especially with the bass drum. I want to hear examples of with the head, the hole in the head, without the head.etc
I've seen the "ASSR" videos, and I wish they would've touched on recording drums with only 2-3 or 4 mics. that way you record the drums as one instrument. in these videos they choose to only tell you how to record with a hundred mics, as if dozens of mics is the best and only way
![Simon Phillips (L. Ritenour & M. Stern) - Smoke 'n' Mirrors, [drums only camera]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/SFGkvF_rK-A/mqdefault.jpg)
I like how Alan Parsons pretends like he doesn't know any of this stuff for the video.
he's not pretending lol
JGMiller Wasn’t he Nick Mason’s drum tech for years? Helped mix everything, fine tune his set?
I don't think Alan was acting thick.
Hell yeah hahahaha, as if he didn't know xD. Alan rules!! 🤟🤟🤟
Marvelous fucking drummer, and he was from a young age .
Earl Palmer said his favorite kick drum was a cardboard beer case!
I am always amazed at how sweet this man comes off, how normal, rational, and intelligent he is. He just slams the rock and roll image with a gentle and humble personality.
this guy was great on the Judas priest albums, bets drummer they had
They didn't even pay him.
Simon and Les Binks. Phenoms, both!
I really like that Alan Parsons has to act as all this stuff is new for him (for those who do not know, that fat guy recorded some of the greatest sounding albums of all times)
It is Bill Bob Thorton.
Frozen Rope Also sounds like Al Kooper!
That random Taylor Hawkins shot at 6:50 had kind of a homoerotic vibe, wtf was that? lol
yeah wtf.. where did he came from hahaha
Great video!!
Notice the windy sound effects at 4:00 (LOL!!)
+Joe Nelson damn man..i have watched this several times over the years..this is the first time i noticed it after your comment..thanks :-)
haha came here to comment that! amazing
Me too !!! He's one of my great heroes...but I didn't think his hands were THAT fast. lol
It's like a seven minute commercial for Tama drums, and then the second they should a grommet inside a badge, it's the Ludwig keystone.
6:45 and on... Man I could listen to this for hours. Such a great sounding kit, so much feel in the playing..
Is that Alan Parsson?
Yep!
who first took the front bass drum off? Geoff Emerick thats who!
Simon is simply one of the best drummers you could ever wish to hear. Just listen to his playing on "Sukarita" by Judy Tzuke. Everything he plays is so crisp and 'right'. An absolute genius.
The intro voice sounds like Billy Bob Thornton. Which is strange coz I just finished watching Fargo... haha
thought that exact same thing when I heard this
Alan Parsons is a legend in his own right. Funny him playing a bit dumb here for recording techniques! Good stuff though.
BTW, Simon, Sin After Sin is STILL a great work! #judaspriest
I look upon Simon as an icon in drumming, but one things struck me when going through in my mind my fave, not just drummers but other musicians, Simon Phillips, Gary Husband, Gavin Harrison, and the late Jeff Porcaro, that they've all had a kinda head start in music business by having a parent in the biz, It makes you wonder if they never had this exposure to music contacts in there background when growing up, would they be where they are today without this unique early help.
From reading Hal Blaine’s autobiography, I think he claims that it was he who first removed the front head on his bass drum.
As much time as Hal spent in the studio he probably knew lots of tips and techniques for changing drum sounds.
I really like his drumplaying. Especially in the song "Poison arrows" with Mike Oldfield.
He's one of my heroes....he's an incredible musician....and he has GREAT hair! :):)
dat voice...
Incredible drummer and one of my favourites. He has just about the best tom sound I've ever heard.
best sounding drums ever!
They should have had Morgan Freeman. Everything, INCLUDING the drums would have sounded better with Morgan Freeman!
Wait, is this the same instrument I’ve been beating the crap out of ???
Why does Simmon remind me of Eric Idle?
Simon is the man!!!
I just watched this cos I randomly came on my timeline. And seeing clips of Taylor was like seeing a ghost. RIP Taylor Hawkins 2022
Is that a full or empty paint can?. Either way it does not make to much sense. I have not tried this. Has anyone else?. Let me know how it worked. I do not have any paint cans and don't know if I should spend the 12 or so dollars on a gallon of paint. I think he is pulling our leg on that one. Let me know. Cheers.
Why shots of Taylor Hawkins? He's OK, but not even worthy of holding Simon's stick bag.
Saw Simon many years ago in a clinic. He convinced me right then to not dampen my drums. I agree with him. Drums should be wide open and the entire set should work as one instrument
What a STUD!
Right off~ my ears were thinking It's Dave Weckl narrating this! Anyone else hearing his tone and annunciation?
@rareinc7794 Haha it's some (pointless) additional editing like the funny little "tension" label floating in the air at 6:01
Wow ll these open toms, already give the drum reverb. similar to plate reverb. They resonate when he is playing. you can hear it when he speaks.
i swear that is billy bob thorton talking!
I don't know if you noticed, but whoever is interviewing is Alan Parsons.
i think you mean 6:48 and thts taylor hawkins... the drummer for the foo fighters, you may have heard of them
its rather funny how alan parsons pretends to not know the answers to the questions he poses to simon!!!
Whats wirh the bizaree Taylor Hawkins fade ins....?
I think he means Taylor Hawkins? Drummer of the Foo Fighters? But he is at the end of the video:)
Most guys use different snare drums in the studio. Or maybe there is a Ludwig snare close by.
THE DRUMS ARE TAMA STAR CLASSIC....DUH.....U CAN SEE THE LOGO....NO LUDWIG OPEN UR EYES....
Is he endorsing Ludwig now?.. The drums is Ludwig but the BD has Tama logo in the front..Hmm
@rareinc7794 Simon's hand is so dang fast, he created a breeze of wind past the mic.
55 people are like, "I can play better than 'im!" ROFL
I don't get why Taylor Hawkins was in two shots in the end of the video. What was that about?
@AustinGraggmusician That's the voice of Billy Bob Thornton :) /check the website/
Sorry simon , your drum sound is shocking, seperation and the toms voice is just not there
What kinda paint in the can enamel or latex? Water based or oil based? LOL!!!!
@AustinGraggmusician The guy in the beginning sounds like Billy Bob Thorton.
I'd agree with you, but the problem is the brand at 6:11 . Go take a look
geoff emerick was responsible for the direct recording of the bass drum
Didn‘t know that Gilmour is doing interviews.
I think he means 6:48. LOL Thats Taylor Hawkins from the Foo Fighters
sorry my english, but, what microphones is on the tom and floor tom?
question: is the paint can in the kick drum full?
Anyone else like that guys voice? lol ima hire em to read to me
Subliminal Taylor Hawkins messages.
Those Bubinga Elites are beautiful. Simon, just out of curiosity, have you played the new TAMA STAR's? Are you contemplating switching to the new flagship? I'm curious of your opinion and perspective on the new STAR drums in comparison with the Starclassic Bubinga Elites / Maple.
@maelstone Yes, I do believe it is Alan Parsons, of Alan Parsons Project fame and also also one of the assistant engineers on Dark Side Of The Moon."
Did anyone else hear Billy Bob Thornton?
At 4:01 you can hear the wind of his hand swatting by...
Dude ! I just tought the same thing, haha.I looked him up, he actually plays drums and has a band.
I swear Simon is the Bob Ross of drums
The guy talking sounds so much like Billy Bob Thornton
i wouldn't be surprised if it was, he's a drummer too.
why do the octobans sound so shit lmao. wicked vid tho
Oh, that's just a picture that the producer took from Google Images in order to illustrate what an air vent looks like.
@AustinGraggmusician You are talking about Simon's voice? Yes, I agree about that. His voice is very clear and relaxed.
Is that Billy Bob Thornton speaking in the beginning?
Is that Billy Bob Thorton talking in the beginning?
thumbs up if you always notice him wearing Ed Hardy
@rareinc7794
Its the air. Going Straight out. LOL
@0509killer It's added when the vid was edited...
why the fuck is taylor hawkins randomly show up
What does Billy Bob Thrornton know about drums?
Taylor Hawkins. Drummer from the Foo Fighters.
Bravo à Simon Phillips le drums de Toto.
There is a close up of a Ludwig tom when he shows the interviewer the vent hole. They must have just used a clip of a drum they had lying around during editing and didn't think anyone would notice, LOL.
is that billy bob thornton narrating this ?
It's full of either paint or sand .... anything that give's it some weight! Many years ago people used stage weight in a kick and it does make a difference!
Simon wonders who it was who first took off the reso kick head. In his book "Here, There and Everywhere - My Life Recording the Music of The Beatles", Geoff Emerick describes taking the front head off of Ringo's kick for the Revolver sessions.
Billy bob thornton narrating??
Best instrument ever, the drums.
Hal Blaine, the 60's studio legend, was the one who started experimenting with taking off the front head on the bass drum mostly for definition. Geoff Emerick, The Beatles' recording engineer then, liked and suggested it, and the band loved it; like with so many things they did, everybody copied the idea.
Weird.Taylor cross fades over the end.....He's only recently just started to learn about tuning drums to make them more Stuart like when Dave isn't around
Wait... BB Thornton? is that u?
He actually made ed hardy........cool
is that billy bob thornton narrating?
It would be cool to hear the different sounds in a recording, especially with the bass drum. I want to hear examples of with the head, the hole in the head, without the head.etc
I've seen the "ASSR" videos, and I wish they would've touched on recording drums with only 2-3 or 4 mics. that way you record the drums as one instrument. in these videos they choose to only tell you how to record with a hundred mics, as if dozens of mics is the best and only way
Unreal how he played with some of the biggest druggies in the industry (Toto, Priest, The Who), yet I'd be surprised if the guy ever touched a joint.
Taylor Hawkins Foo Fighters drummer
is that fuckin....billy bob thorton?
Uow,a rare taylor hawkins appeared!!
My guess is Hal Blaine, he's the one who popularized it for recording, but he was doing it long before Ringo did it for sure.
harpo marx is a great drummer !
Anybody else notice Billy Bob Thornton's voice at 5;45?
apparently so (just finished reading the comments below...)