I have to say Anika is becoming one of my favorite drummers. At 50 I don't say that lightly. Her musicality is refreshing with endless chops, thoughtful dynamics, and a style so unique.
I'd say the same, and at 22 I don't say that lightly. I'm really hysterical when it comes to music. Finding something for me that really moves me inside is really hard, and lately with Anika and Benny Greb I've been dancing like Groot!
Ultimately, to really reach her potential, I think, she needs to get into a group of similar talent. Imagine her in a group of the talent of a Yes or Rush, doing aggressive but melodic, complex music. There's only so far you can go as a solo drummer, and only that type of band would allow her to still express herself to the degree she is capable. She has the ability to drum in a very 'lyrical' way. Combined with a group of people who have that Yes/Rush'like ability to create complex music (that the muso's can appreciate) but that still has groove and flow and melody and emotion (that everyone can appreciate) she could really do some amazing things. But it really would need to be a group of people as good as her, all willing to be a group and serve the music, not to be a bunch of individuals who are constantly fighting for supremacy.
What I like about this drummer is that this is just good music. A good song. Not a cover nor any meme or exaggerated performance to catch the attention of people. Just a musician doing music. I am glad that work like this get's millions of views and not only the above-mentioned type of videos
This young lady is my favorite drummer. She is underrated and I can tell there is a story behind her art. Her gift is such a blessing to me when I listen to her play.
I love her, very inspirational, tight as hell, super technical chops, excellent execution! Don't forget the band they support her every move. Great composition! God bless the independant artists!
Wow just incredible. With so much amazing talent among a seemingly endless amount of drummers today, to find a drummer that plays so uniquely, yet still so familiarly is a true gem. From her dynamics to groove to flow to chops to pocket, amazing, wow just wow. And the tracks she uses are very special
Anika, this is one of my favorite songs from you to date. Amazing drums, great dynamics, and story telling. Loved the different sections, and how they all flowed so well together. Well done!!!
Setting the bar insanely high once again, Anika. The drumming, the production and the music is just all at a whole different level. Gonna be jamming some of those fills today! 🤘
You said it!!! Me too!!! She inspired me to start drumming professionally again at 46 years old. Amazing and beautiful music. That is all I can say. She always takes my breath away!
DAMN!!!!! You and Benny Greb are my favorite drummers!! And you´re both from Germany!! How awesome is that?!?! That song just my made heart beat so fast!! And i felt such a joy! I absolutley love your sound and your Style! Seeing/hearing you play makes me happy. It really does!
Anika il n'y a pas que du talent les fées de la batterie se sont pencher sur votre berceau anika quelle artiste c'est rare très très rare des maestro comme vous
The greatest part, which shows Anika's incredible musicality is that little 6 notes pattern first on Hihats at 3:29 - then on Tomtoms at 3:31 and then the best of it - on Snare / Tom at 3:34! Of course then we have small echo of it again at 3:38 Hihat. That is The Masterpiece Ladies and Gentlemen! Thank you for this Anika - pure pleasureness to here that.
Every note, everytime she hits that snare,tomtom, or cymbals, so CLEAR!! This is one of the best covers Anika made and one of my favorites. Your my biggest FAN!!!
A real symphony. I plunge into your world with joy and delight. Unlike many drummers virtuosos but without soul, your mastery allows you to go beyond the technique to transport us. You are a marvel.
snare drum is starphonic 6x14 seamless aluminum. it is a thin 1.2mm seamless shell and it sound friggin good. only drum geeks know this, but tama drums have participated in the past at drum events called snare drums olympics, and they have won 2 times. first time was with the starcassic g maple 6x14 snare and second time with the starphonic bell brass 6x14. i think the starphonic line is very good. 6x14 size is very versatile. has crack, depth and power.
Hi anika nilles, how are you? My name is Maxwell I live in Brazil. I have a baby of 7 months and since his first days of life he is paralyzed watching his pikalar video. When he is playing with something else and I put his video, he stops everything and focuses his attention on television. I am a drummer too and I have been trying to instill him into being a drummer as well. But the funny thing is that he can not focus his attention on any other video, just the pikalar. I am your fan, congratulations on your work and it will be a pleasure to have this message answered.
I believe this has to be my favorite out of all of your songs, although it is HARD to choose. One of these years I am going to be brave enough to try to learn it! You are so inspirational.! Every time I am questioning or doubting myself, I watch your videos and I am suddenly super inspired to practice again!!!! Thank you!!!
The best mix of style, skill, heart, groove...... Not my favourite female drummer ...... my favourite drummer. Great songs which aren't over stuffed with technical bits until there tired and dull. Technical with heart and groove. Genuinely moved by the tracks!
It's all about which company supports you most. Mapex has been pouring a lot of resources into supporting guys like Halpern and Adler that push their metal vibe, marketing wise.
Well, we all know the Mapex drums sounded better than these Tama so far. all her Tom parts are lost in these Tamas. She made the Mapex drums better, it was a better sound for her also. I predict she goes back to Mapex one day.
Its been a long time since I've been inspired by the way a drummer holds time this redheaded beast can out chop almost all the drummers headlining right now what finesse
From the minute 2:30 This part identifies me a lot in terms of compass, simplicity, musicality and expression of music. Thanks Anika Nilles Inspires me a lot
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I have to say Anika is becoming one of my favorite drummers. At 50 I don't say that lightly. Her musicality is refreshing with endless chops, thoughtful dynamics, and a style so unique.
What Ronald said...
I do agree 100%.
I'd say the same, and at 22 I don't say that lightly. I'm really hysterical when it comes to music. Finding something for me that really moves me inside is really hard, and lately with Anika and Benny Greb I've been dancing like Groot!
Try Chris Coleman - he also has that lighthearted, innovative style and incredible technique
Ultimately, to really reach her potential, I think, she needs to get into a group of similar talent. Imagine her in a group of the talent of a Yes or Rush, doing aggressive but melodic, complex music. There's only so far you can go as a solo drummer, and only that type of band would allow her to still express herself to the degree she is capable.
She has the ability to drum in a very 'lyrical' way. Combined with a group of people who have that Yes/Rush'like ability to create complex music (that the muso's can appreciate) but that still has groove and flow and melody and emotion (that everyone can appreciate) she could really do some amazing things.
But it really would need to be a group of people as good as her, all willing to be a group and serve the music, not to be a bunch of individuals who are constantly fighting for supremacy.
Somebody needs to get Tal Wilkenfeld and Anika in a studio together for a jam session. The world really needs to hear the results of said jam session.
Now just add Lari Basillio to that mix and it would be incredible!
😮o@@thesoundgod5942
@@thesoundgod5942 good prediction, a song just came out.
They both played for Jeff Beck…
how about Mohini Dey as well ?
What I like about this drummer is that this is just good music. A good song. Not a cover nor any meme or exaggerated performance to catch the attention of people. Just a musician doing music. I am glad that work like this get's millions of views and not only the above-mentioned type of videos
5 years later, this still puts a smile on my face every time i watch. simply incredible.
It's a joy to watch you play Anika, but what is more impressive to me is your song writing. Your talent runs deep!
This isn't just drumming anymore. This is ART!
I so agree with you, she is amazing.
This is art baby!!!
no, it's just drumming
@@Sugarsail1 Really cool Drumming!! (It is kinda art rock/fusion)
no ,girls cant drum
20 mins into cymbal tuner and chill and she gives you this look 0:02
Hi David, hope your move is going well. They did focus an awful lot on that cymbal tuner.
I was literally thinking when I watched this, "If Dave was watching this he would leave a comment about the cymbal tuner."
lol rdavidr, we really enjoy your videos bro!
Because this EXTRA DRY ride sure needs some muffling!
Nobody gives a fuck what you think.
Espectacular !!!! Claudio desde Río Gallegos Patagonia Argentina
This young lady is my favorite drummer. She is underrated and I can tell there is a story behind her art. Her gift is such a blessing to me when I listen to her play.
Это Anika , как всегда безупречно, как всегда ДРАЙВ, как всегда SUPER, браво маэстро !!!!!!
I love her, very inspirational, tight as hell, super technical chops, excellent execution! Don't forget the band they support her every move. Great composition! God bless the independant artists!
Just want to say the band is incredible but unfortunately they might not get so much credit because Anika definitely steals the show.
I just love those dry cymbals. Great sound for this music.
Wow just incredible. With so much amazing talent among a seemingly endless amount of drummers today, to find a drummer that plays so uniquely, yet still so familiarly is a true gem. From her dynamics to groove to flow to chops to pocket, amazing, wow just wow. And the tracks she uses are very special
Absolutement!!!
Passion, power, and prowess = perfection.
Absolutely incredible player.. love watching her play.
Просто,нет слов!!!!!Это,-Космос!!!!Отнялся дар речи!!!!Брависсимо!!!!👏👏👏
Anika, this is one of my favorite songs from you to date. Amazing drums, great dynamics, and story telling. Loved the different sections, and how they all flowed so well together. Well done!!!
Anyone else find their way back to good music with nuance and skill? Glad to discover this for myself.
Setting the bar insanely high once again, Anika. The drumming, the production and the music is just all at a whole different level. Gonna be jamming some of those fills today! 🤘
Holy Anika! That's why I watch the best.
II can never get enough of this music. This album is amazing. Can't wait till she releases another album.
I'm 61, only begiinning drumming for 2 years and you are one of my examples. Thank you for this
Holy crap!!! That 7/8 timing you have is the definition of flawless, wow, freakin EPIC!!!
All of it mental too! Being able to deviate from the time, but within the time, and know exactly where you are.
YEAH ! You're right dude. My god this is disturbing !
seriously my favorite drummer currently... just everything it placed so well !
When i hear and see you playing i feel so great. No words to describe how admire you.
Thank you.
You said it!!! Me too!!! She inspired me to start drumming professionally again at 46 years old. Amazing and beautiful music. That is all I can say. She always takes my breath away!
Favorit female drummer. 👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
This made me cry. It's amazing the way you put your soul into what you're playing. thank you for this awesome song.
Passion unlimited on the drums. A true entertainment Joy.Anika is top of favourites.
Thank you! 🙏🙏
You gotta love that "it's-as-easy-as-chewing-bubble-gum" expression when she does her thing. Yet another outstanding performance.
I used to meet people who never new meaning of soul. And here is Anika "FOR A COLORFUL SOUL" thank you so much.
DAMN!!!!! You and Benny Greb are my favorite drummers!! And you´re both from Germany!! How awesome is that?!?!
That song just my made heart beat so fast!! And i felt such a joy!
I absolutley love your sound and your Style!
Seeing/hearing you play makes me happy. It really does!
I'm pretty sure Benny Greb was one of her instructors.
Martin Gaiberger, Claus Hessler und Jost Nickel. Also she studied at Popakademie Mannheim with Thomas Ludwig and Udo Dahmen
Same! Haha
they are two of my favourite drummers too!!
I fel the same way after I heard her tune Chary Life. ;)
Anika il n'y a pas que du talent les fées de la batterie se sont pencher sur votre berceau anika quelle artiste c'est rare très très rare des maestro comme vous
muito top uma grande baterista , tem que vir pro brasil fazer workshop . parabens Anika...
Tem mesmo mano, ela é outro nível slc 😐
Daniel Jose Dreher tem quer vir rápido pra cá
Verdade!
é...vaiii anitaa vaii
Meu sonho, ver um work dela de pertinho. Manda bem demais!!!
The greatest part, which shows Anika's incredible musicality is that little 6 notes pattern first on Hihats at 3:29 - then on Tomtoms at 3:31 and then the best of it - on Snare / Tom at 3:34! Of course then we have small echo of it again at 3:38 Hihat. That is The Masterpiece Ladies and Gentlemen!
Thank you for this Anika - pure pleasureness to here that.
You've just got to love that German precision...
true
@@mattjorgensen2267 nonsense
beeeeeeep, stereotypes.. there is no specific "german precision".. thats crap.
Anika has taken over my favorite drummer spot! Her feel and independence are outrageous. She makes me feel like a rookie drummer and I love it!
My favorite drummer too. I've been playing since 1975 and her style is so unique and uncopyable.
Great job Anika! Love the drum licks.
Every note, everytime she hits that snare,tomtom, or cymbals, so CLEAR!! This is one of the best covers Anika made and one of my favorites. Your my biggest FAN!!!
This girl is the new age Steve Gadd, her touch is so special.
A real symphony. I plunge into your world with joy and delight.
Unlike many drummers virtuosos but without soul, your mastery allows you to go beyond the technique to transport us. You are a marvel.
Wow fantastic performance once again, you're a wicked drummer! Love the way you play!
HOLY CRAP! You make it look so easy,Anika... Maybe because IT IS so easy...You are an inspiration!
Fantastic song Anika! Keep up the great work!!!
Bạn chơi Drum rất tuyệt vời! Mong những video tiếp theo của bạn.
Always a pleasure to see you play! Amazing job :)
She's a beast on the kit. Rock on Lady. Hats off to ya.
It's always a pleasure to see and hear new music from you. Best Wishes!
Dear god what a piece of heaven for my ears!
Highest honors and respect from to you Anika.
Thank you!
AMAZING!!!
Phenomenal groove and interpretation of melody to drums.
Maravilhosa! Toca muito! Eu gostaria de ter uma pegada assim.
Mais comme elle est à l·aise Anika !! Créativité,vitesse d exécution,c·est le top ...
snare drum is starphonic 6x14 seamless aluminum. it is a thin 1.2mm seamless shell and it sound friggin good. only drum geeks know this, but tama drums have participated in the past at drum events called snare drums olympics, and they have won 2 times. first time was with the starcassic g maple 6x14 snare and second time with the starphonic bell brass 6x14. i think the starphonic line is very good. 6x14 size is very versatile. has crack, depth and power.
This is my favorite track, Anika you are incredible, you sensibility and power, precision,thanks for your best work.
QUEEN!!!!!!!
One of the coolest drummers to watch. I LOVE her style of playing.
Hi anika nilles, how are you? My name is Maxwell I live in Brazil. I have a baby of 7 months and since his first days of life he is paralyzed watching his pikalar video. When he is playing with something else and I put his video, he stops everything and focuses his attention on television. I am a drummer too and I have been trying to instill him into being a drummer as well. But the funny thing is that he can not focus his attention on any other video, just the pikalar. I am your fan, congratulations on your work and it will be a pleasure to have this message answered.
Max Oliver beautiful. thx for sharing
Coz anika was talked heart to heart w/ ur baby dude 🤙🏻
Amazed... beautiful parradiddles and rolls. Simply AWESOME!
beatiful!
Willian Colombari buttfull.
2:50 Groovemonster!!! 🤩💪👍
Thank you!
I believe this has to be my favorite out of all of your songs, although it is HARD to choose. One of these years I am going to be brave enough to try to learn it! You are so inspirational.! Every time I am questioning or doubting myself, I watch your videos and I am suddenly super inspired to practice again!!!! Thank you!!!
ooh, your comment makes me so happy. Thank you so much! 🙏Please try and learn it, nothing can go wrong. All the best to you! 🤗🤗
i wish i wasnt high right now and could fathom your time signatures.
I can't get over how gorgeous her cymbals sound. Good God
Anika Let's go Brazil. Workshop, pliz 😭
...over and over again great... !!!
The best mix of style, skill, heart, groove...... Not my favourite female drummer ...... my favourite drummer. Great songs which aren't over stuffed with technical bits until there tired and dull. Technical with heart and groove. Genuinely moved by the tracks!
Simply a percussionist with natural talent. Her music is unforgettable,
Now this too cold, funky YES ,but brite, uplifting, love the grove Great drumming , YES
She has been my absolute favorite drummer since I discovered her two years ago. Her music truly touches my soul like nothing else. Thank you Anika!!!
I LOVE YOU ANIKA
iiwa king I think she's into chicks.
Really OUTSTANDING!! A pleasure to listen to. Rithmic, tasteful, creative, colourful, unpretentious drumming. The best around!
you didn't raise your leg at the end of the song !! what happened?!
I love the song !! I love the drum set !!
Dani Deutsch She didn't have gas during the recording session.
LOL! That's true
Absolutely stunning, and brilliant playing!! What an amazing talent!
my teacher is anika i love you my favorite drummer
She is brilliant
Musicality, Chops, sensitivity,
Innovative……
Just love her drumming
omg that bass mmmmm....
WOW THAT WOMEN CAN PLAY!!
She's one of kind and builds up to blow you away with her creative chops, amazing
Guys... did you feel that?
MAN! It gets better with each video! Bang up job.
who the hell put that thumb down?
Andi Wijoyo Mapex fanboy!
Andi Wijoyo Sorry, I just broke a few of them=p
People who doesnt can count this time signature
Super et les musiciens aussi. T'es une grande ca y est t'as rien à envier aux hommes.
1 Dislike, - Mapex founder
Dc drumfj Mapex lost something great. I might be a little bitter over that one, too. that said, I love what she's done here.
It's all about which company supports you most. Mapex has been pouring a lot of resources into supporting guys like Halpern and Adler that push their metal vibe, marketing wise.
can we just take a second to observe that her and matt garstka have almost the exact same endorsements?
nah matt is tama and also meinl and vic firth
Well, we all know the Mapex drums sounded better than these Tama so far. all her Tom parts are lost in these Tamas. She made the Mapex drums better, it was a better sound for her also. I predict she goes back to Mapex one day.
Juste magnifique bravo ;-)
You are amazing Lady. The low - maybe middle tunned snare, cymbals, beautiful sound. Excellent fills...
Its been a long time since I've been inspired by the way a drummer holds time this redheaded beast can out chop almost all the drummers headlining right now what finesse
J'adore !!! Quelle technique ! Quelle approche… super BRAVO !!
Thank you Anika for continuing to bring light into this darkening world.
Anika always turns out a great performance, great dynamics, odd time, wicked chops. her choice in drums & cymbals is right-on as well.
Technician and musicality all in one! Huge Fan here! You are fast becoming one of my all time favorite drummers!
Gotta love Anika's chops. And so happy to hear Mr Itt's bass again ♥️
Aerobatics!!!!! Fascinating, no words!!!!!!!!!!!
So refreshing and inspirational! What a talent and completely serving the music! Bravo!!
From the minute 2:30
This part identifies me a lot in terms of compass, simplicity, musicality and expression of music.
Thanks Anika Nilles
Inspires me a lot
Thank you, you are one of my favorites to watch.....You really have it going and I wish you the best with your drumming...Thank you !
Absolutely Love this genre of music, much respect, Jah Bless.
She is great. What musicality. I admire each video. I'm a fan.
extremely precision and perfect exibition on drums!!!!
Holy moly!! great grooves and tasty fills. Very nice!!!
Easily my favorite new drummer!!! What an extraordinary talent!!!