Drummers (and others) will appreciate that Simon is a completely ambidextrous "open handed" player (not a lefty playing a right handed setup) who has learned to lead/ride with both right and left hands with equal fluidity, strength and dexterity. Aside from Billy Cobham very few drummers in history have accomplished this. Absolutely extraordinary!
The open handed technique is what I love the most about his and Cobham's playing. Gives your playing a completely different feel. I attempted to teach myself this when I was 20 and only got so far. Like anything, need to start young!
The day I start to play open hands at 40 years old, it was a new world of rythmes and possibilties. Thanks to Billy Cobbam and Simon Philips , it was a révélation !
Love everything about this. Excellent sensibilities, composition, dexterity, chord voicings, virtuosity. Great to know bands of this caliber are still out there.
This is what a masterpiece sounds like. The climax track on the album. Spectacular composition, award-winning track. To hear it on the album is ecstatic, to see these men while recording it is mesmerizing; The concentration, focus, expressions, feel are absolutely thrilling. Top-notch video work, the straight mid shot on Simon is remarkable, the edit is perfect. This is a fine work of art and music. Thank you so much for putting this out. All the best.
I am in my mid-sixties and have been a fan of Simon for a long time. Particularly with Toto on VCR, and over time, with progressive jazz player Lee Ritenour and Mike Stern, he always impresses me with his skill, diversity, talent, and mastery of percussion. One of the very best! Thank you for the journey Simon!
I've listened to a lot of different types of music in my whole life and I've always had a favorite song. But "The Long Road Home" by - in my opinion - the world's best drummer and his indescribably fantastic musicians always brings tears of joy to my eyes. When you talk about perfection in music, this song is the absolute benchmark. I just had to get that off my chest. I envy you all for your musical talent. I love this Song ❤ ‼️
Musicians who are proud of their expertise, what a breath of fresh air in this world of phony, amateurish so called artists. excellent piece played beautifully!
Nonsense. There are tons and tons of amazing artists those days. Eric Harland... Chris daddy Dave... Snarky Puppy... Jacob Collier, Vulfpeck, Knower, on and on! The majority of musicians aren't like that but they aren't a bunch of losers either. Just because the mainsteam industry pushed a few puppets (like they always did anyway) on Instagram or something doesn't mean the world is full of clowns... well ok it is but then again we don't care about them.
Yes, Musicians. But this song is a bit boring. Johannes Zetterberg does this really better. PLEASE don't compare this song with Snarky Puppy. Please. SP is an ovni, a real blast and trip on all songs. SP is creation.
@@St3ph4n3 Which musican is "better" than the other and what's boring, or not, is a subjective assessment. Good thing there's something for everyone to favour.
So awesome!! Please UPLOAD more videos of any subject (songs playthrough, drum cams, studio drumming/tips, mixing drums, practice tips etc...) you are the drum LEGEND and you are the SOUND of the drums!! It would be cool to see a lot more of your videos! Anybody agree with me? 😊✌🏻
it has the "enigmatic ocean" vibes; great old school playing; Sills plays like Sills, Otmaro Ruiz brilliant, as usual, but Scesney took me by surprise: what an intelligent and musical phrasing ! Tibbs holds it all by the skin of the teeth well done: great tune.
Everything... literally everything about this track is sheer perfection from five musicians at the top of their game, creating something that's as seamless as a ballbearing. One of the best songs I've heard in years. Stunning!
I just wanted to say that, in addition to the music being absolutely virtuosic, extremely well thought out , and executed, the video of this song is SUPERB! Having the VISUAL production value match the audio production value is an amazing one two punch.
One of the things I admire most about Simon, is his tendency, nearly insistence, to feature each of his players to some solo, in nearly every composition. This to me is the mark of a leader who is proud of his supporting players, and recognize that without them, there simply is no composition. Of course, a great deal of pressure is taken off Simon, when he undoubtedly has the very best of the best in his stable!
Oh my word... goosebumps! What a sumptuously gorgeous and powerful composition, played and recorded impeccably and masterfully! And this video is top tier as well, bravo all around gentlemen! So much love and appreciation, you're elevating the bar so high with this one!
Simply superb musicianship here, melodic balance with some complex parts for each instrument at times but never out of sync, overlapping brilliantly, they are reading the charts live, would love to know how many takes they had before actually recording, I predict for this level of playing, very few, Simon’s intricacy is next level…
Lyrical, Melodic Fusion. That is what hit me when i heard this awesome track for the first time. Probably the most interesting music I've heard in a long time. Bravo!
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Thanks God Fusion still Lives…..thanks God Simon founded this GROUP….
Mr. Tibbs is one Bad A$$$$$$$ Bassist !!! Line up of Brilliant Musicians !
Brilliant song.
Epic band.
Legendary drummer.
Nuff said.
When you hear Simon with Hiromi … One of the best/ most musical drummers of all time! A living legend!
Going to see Simon & band live in 1,5h!
Bass solo sounds like Jeff Berlin, nice solo great playing.
Drummers (and others) will appreciate that Simon is a completely ambidextrous "open handed" player (not a lefty playing a right handed setup) who has learned to lead/ride with both right and left hands with equal fluidity, strength and dexterity. Aside from Billy Cobham very few drummers in history have accomplished this. Absolutely extraordinary!
something we've known for 4 decades...what else you got?
@@JA-io8nx Simon can't half whack them skins! He's also pretty good at this jazzy stuff. What you got?
@@JA-io8nx More like...What you aint got
The open handed technique is what I love the most about his and Cobham's playing. Gives your playing a completely different feel. I attempted to teach myself this when I was 20 and only got so far. Like anything, need to start young!
@@brucegelman5582 I got enough for both of us chachi
The day I start to play open hands at 40 years old, it was a new world of rythmes and possibilties. Thanks to Billy Cobbam and Simon Philips , it was a révélation !
9/8 and 12/8 I think
Left handed, does left foot open the hi hat?
Love everything about this. Excellent sensibilities, composition, dexterity, chord voicings, virtuosity. Great to know bands of this caliber are still out there.
You are Gods!!!
This is what a masterpiece sounds like. The climax track on the album. Spectacular composition, award-winning track. To hear it on the album is ecstatic, to see these men while recording it is mesmerizing; The concentration, focus, expressions, feel are absolutely thrilling. Top-notch video work, the straight mid shot on Simon is remarkable, the edit is perfect. This is a fine work of art and music. Thank you so much for putting this out. All the best.
I DIFFERENTLY agree you
What you said..!! I can’t add to it.. !!
Super!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is the best!!!!!!!!! REALLY!!!!
The worlds most musical drummer. Period.
I beleived it was Larnell Lewis.
"Beleived" and "was"...
Brilliant thanks
One of the Superbly Greatest Drummers of anyone's time ! Brilliance !
Love this bass player 👌
...two ✌ 💀
Thanks to the univers that there are masterpieces as this one is.
Still coming back to witness this great piece of art.
I am in my mid-sixties and have been a fan of Simon for a long time. Particularly with Toto on VCR, and over time, with progressive jazz player Lee Ritenour and Mike Stern, he always impresses me with his skill, diversity, talent, and mastery of percussion. One of the very best! Thank you for the journey Simon!
Music ! Not War ! Stupendous
for the Human Soul !!!!!
Il y a Simon Phillips, Jeff Porcaro, et ensuite il y a les autres! 🥁😌
Best new music I've heard in quite sometime. Magical! (Metheny-ical too. The influence is evident)
I've listened to a lot of different types of music in my whole life and I've always had a favorite song. But "The Long Road Home" by - in my opinion - the world's best drummer and his indescribably fantastic musicians always brings tears of joy to my eyes. When you talk about perfection in music, this song is the absolute benchmark. I just had to get that off my chest. I envy you all for your musical talent. I love this Song ❤ ‼️
This number sounds incredible well. This Simons Protocol V music is on another level . Fantastic ❤
ugh, the sound of his drum kit here is SO insanely magical. Gorgeous piece of music. Also, Simon apparently never ages.
Listening for two weeks now to this masterpiece its getting better and better to me!
Musicians who are proud of their expertise, what a breath of fresh air in this world of phony, amateurish so called artists.
excellent piece played beautifully!
Great comment and I 100% agree with you!
Nonsense. There are tons and tons of amazing artists those days. Eric Harland... Chris daddy Dave... Snarky Puppy... Jacob Collier, Vulfpeck, Knower, on and on! The majority of musicians aren't like that but they aren't a bunch of losers either. Just because the mainsteam industry pushed a few puppets (like they always did anyway) on Instagram or something doesn't mean the world is full of clowns... well ok it is but then again we don't care about them.
@@jas_bataille
You´ve got a point, but OP wrote "Musicians" not "The only 5 musicians"
Yes, Musicians. But this song is a bit boring. Johannes Zetterberg does this really better.
PLEASE don't compare this song with Snarky Puppy. Please. SP is an ovni, a real blast and trip on all songs. SP is creation.
@@St3ph4n3
Which musican is "better" than the other and what's boring, or not, is a subjective assessment.
Good thing there's something for everyone to favour.
My Drum Hero
I’m a drummer but Otmaro’s counter melody was killing!
Really a MASTERPIECE!
Ooohhh.. 👀👀👀👀👂👂👂🎶🎶🎶🎶👍👍👏🎶💓.. Yes, everyone here knows what they are doing..
this is as good as it gets. From composition to performance to tones to engineering... perfect.
So awesome!! Please UPLOAD more videos of any subject (songs playthrough, drum cams, studio drumming/tips, mixing drums, practice tips etc...) you are the drum LEGEND and you are the SOUND of the drums!! It would be cool to see a lot more of your videos! Anybody agree with me? 😊✌🏻
Musician's monsters! Amazing👍
Amen Kim Amen
absolutely beautiful composition. come back to Chicago when you can Simon, we love you here .
it has the "enigmatic ocean" vibes; great old school playing; Sills plays like Sills, Otmaro Ruiz brilliant, as usual, but Scesney took me by surprise: what an intelligent and musical phrasing ! Tibbs holds it all by the skin of the teeth well done: great tune.
WOW! Best ever ...
Bravi
❤
everything whats good about music is inside this....lovet
Besides all these incredible skills its always the music that stands out for me. Top notch!
This melody is just bursting with beauty.
Simon so sorry we haven’t met you but appreciate all you do your the best.
Beautiful.
Beautyful!
All I can say is wow. Top notch players.
NUMBER ONE.
Masterpiece
This band is just so extraordinary. Over the top, guys.
Thanks for the Music!
Everything... literally everything about this track is sheer perfection from five musicians at the top of their game, creating something that's as seamless as a ballbearing. One of the best songs I've heard in years. Stunning!
素晴らしい！
So beautiful
audio and musical masterpiece
Astounding..!!!!
Simon's work on Judas Priest s Stained class is
Awesome. Very talented.
Cheers.
Wow, I am impressed!!!
Love This track
💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
This is EPIC!
A master at work, watch and enjoy.
Awesomeness put in black & white.
SIMON PHILLIPS SOUND OF THE DRUM ROYALTY ONE OF KIND AND TO ALL INVOLVED TRULY STUNNING WOW .28 PEACE
I just wanted to say that, in addition to the music being absolutely virtuosic, extremely well thought out , and executed, the video of this song is SUPERB! Having the VISUAL production value match the audio production value is an amazing one two punch.
Progressive fusion symphony. Wow.
A truly master piece. Amazing performance of a beautiful song
Catching my breath 😑😑😑😳😳🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
Great musicianship,keyboardist is killin it.
What a killer track !
Wow!!! By far the best song from Protocol...
Bravo Simon and Gang 👏👏👏
Genus, composition, arrangement, production.
"The Long Road Home" is just a beauty pearl.
Beautiful and thanks for sharing
Just wow!!!
Thanks God; there are still very good music today with real virtuosi musicians!
Great Musicians.. Unique Simon Phillips
Wow. It’s just music. It transcends label. It’s music.
Otmaro on piano excellent...Buenísimo !!!
One of the things I admire most about Simon, is his tendency, nearly insistence, to feature each of his players to some solo, in nearly every composition. This to me is the mark of a leader who is proud of his supporting players, and recognize that without them, there simply is no composition. Of course, a great deal of pressure is taken off Simon, when he undoubtedly has the very best of the best in his stable!
He's the buddy who's awesome, but also dedicates his efforts to lifting up the people around him to be awesome as well.
Killer!
Watched this so many times. Every part, every solo sounds echoes days in my mind. Thank you for making this.
God, how powerful this is!!!
OMG
OMG
Oooohhh MG!!!!
My word! Keep coming back to this track. Bravo, Simon and Co.🙏☮️
Virtuosity at its highest 👍👍
Oh my word... goosebumps! What a sumptuously gorgeous and powerful composition, played and recorded impeccably and masterfully! And this video is top tier as well, bravo all around gentlemen! So much love and appreciation, you're elevating the bar so high with this one!
Great recording to showcase your audio playback system!
Goosebumps...ears smiling
This is music!
Wow! Absolutely beautiful. With a side of chills
The king drummer
MASTERPIECE!
Brilliant!
Absolute masterpiece!!
Goosebumps EVERY TIME.
Simply superb musicianship here, melodic balance with some complex parts for each instrument at times but never out of sync, overlapping brilliantly, they are reading the charts live, would love to know how many takes they had before actually recording, I predict for this level of playing, very few, Simon’s intricacy is next level…
It’s like a journey far away from where you are sit when you are listening to this phenomenal composition.
Lyrical, Melodic Fusion. That is what hit me when i heard this awesome track for the first time. Probably the most interesting music I've heard in a long time. Bravo!
So true
Thanks for recommending this to me, Knut. Loved it
I rarely like fusion at all but I like this...
11/10
Check out Baiju Bhatt & Red Sun
Extremely beautiful capture here seeing Simon and crew performing there parts.
This is my favorite tune off album
me too
Beautiful
So incridble, bravo!!!
Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow, that was good.