Simon Phillips Drum Solo With Music

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Simon Phillips jam packed this solo full of rhythmic and melodic ideas, and beautiful dynamics which made it such a joy to work on. Once I started on this it only made sense for me to use full orchestra, which is a first for me. I hope you guys like it. I wrote a very dramatic 4 and a half minute classical overture thing which I had no video for, so I thought I would just show you how I generally work on my drum solo compositions, as a few people in the past have asked for this. I also show you some things specifically on this project, such as the free orchestral plugins that I've used and a few tips on making the MIDI sound realistic. If that's not your thing, either just listen to the music, or skip ahead to where the drums come in at next chapter of the video (or 4:30).
Original solo from Zildjian 2017 UK Drum Show: • Simon Phillips - DRUM ...
00:00 Intro / Walkthrough
4:28 Drum solo
17:41 End

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@simonphillipsofficial 2 ай бұрын

Yes - I have seen this. My comment to Alastair was simply "STUNNING". I can't believe he spent so much time making a totally improvised drum solo into such a musical piece and the fact he really understood what I was "trying" to do rhythmically and compositionally. Truly amazing!!!

@mattbayne2012 12 күн бұрын

Oh,wait ,is thst a comment from Simon himself?

@r.b.1504 3 ай бұрын

Hopefully Simon see`s this and give you the respect that you deserve....love it ...greets from Germany ....hats off

@JoryBlake 3 ай бұрын

That was my second thought, my first one was this is incredible

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Yes, I got an email back from him yesterday. He seemed really impressed with it so I'm over the moon.

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy the video, let me know if you have any more questions about how I make these videos. Drums start at 4:28 if you want to skip the intro.

@furlicek 3 ай бұрын

epic. that's all i can say. thoroughly enjoyed it, made my sunday. :)

@mattgarstkasfan8602 3 ай бұрын

You need to pin this

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

@@mattgarstkasfan8602 Thank you, yeah I tried but KZfaq needed me to verify my account AGAIN which I had to wait 24 hours for haha.

@realmusiclover5642 Ай бұрын

Ou yes, i‘ve enjoyed this masterpiece, this incredible work, EVERY second of it!!! Oh, and no, NO intro skipping here! Alone the Intro ist worth to hear it! ☝🏻

@MatthiasKnorrMusic 3 ай бұрын

I hope Simon gets to see this

@FrankDeCoster-FrakkeZeroOne Ай бұрын

I didn't need any convincing since I'm a true Simon Phillips fan since 1978, but this video only confirms why I'm such a big fan.

@realmusiclover5642 Ай бұрын

😲 Wow, what a masterpiece! It's incredible how well Simon interpreted your master suite on the drums. He really accompanied every little part of your suite so musically perfect! 😉😆 Seriously now: Alastair, a biggest and massive respect and appreciation for this masterpiece, it's incredible what you've created! I have no words...., every little detail is breathtaking and beautifully created! All the tiny and big things in it, simply amazing! I enjoy every second of this incredible suite, from the overture (here i have sometimes a picture of LOTR in my head 😄) to the end. What a great, great, unique work! I must have listened to it 20 times or more and discover new things every time I listen to it, unbelievable! The funny thing is, I can't listen to Simon's solo anymore without hearing your outstanding version of this music! 😄 I never thought I would say that: But it would be great to hear this great work without drums 😆, I would even pay for it! The only shame is that it doesn't have more than just a little over 4000 views, how can that be? I can't understand it... Alastair, thank you so much for this wonderful 18:19 minutes of pure enjoyment, I haven't heard anything good and beautiful like this one in years! Massive respect and appreciation for your brilliant, great work, you are a REAL musician, a great composer and arranger! Hats off and greetings from Germany

@AlastairTaylor77 29 күн бұрын

What a compliment! You've made my day, thanks so much for that lovely comment. And especially glad you like the overture, that's very good to hear. Best wishes. :)

@realmusiclover5642 28 күн бұрын

@@AlastairTaylor77 HA! ☝🏻 And today I found out that a guiro (or something like that...) can be heard exactly at the point where Simon has switched on his snarewires 7:24 😂. So great! 👍🏻 Didn’t I told you: I discover something new every time I hear it! Your creativity is mindblowing!

@KONAMAN100 Ай бұрын

Well this takes things to a new level. Drum mastery, technology mastery, composition mastery.

@AlastairTaylor77 Ай бұрын

Thank you, much appreciated

@anderszettergren4302 2 ай бұрын

Truly amazing. Beato have to take this video up to where it belong.

@AlastairTaylor77 2 ай бұрын

Haha, yeah that would be awesome

@WYBsilon Ай бұрын

Long-time SiPhi fan here. This can‘t be emphasized enough: You created a masterpiece that is nothing short of the genius to be found in Simon‘s solo. Hats off, again and again!

@AlastairTaylor77 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it :)

@squeedum4893 3 ай бұрын

I cannot convey how impressed I am, man. Huge respect.

@joelzdrummer 3 ай бұрын

When you think you've seen almost everything on KZfaq, and then you discover this... My deepest respect, awesome Job! I want more of this! Simon himself should see this!

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. I got a very nice complimentary email back from him yesterday, so I'm really pleased. :)

@FollowingNamePolicy 3 ай бұрын

Speechless... this is really something else. You wrote an entire (brilliant) book over his - also brilliant! - short story. How interesting is the fact that the original drum solo "steers" one's writing into such different "territories"?

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. Yes, I find writing in this way really opens me up to me up to new sounds and styles that I would have never thought of on my own.

@pearlrumdrum 3 ай бұрын

This is just incredible 😮. You truly have a gift, and we all appreciate your massive efforts to make this happen. Thank you!

@GeoffKinde 21 күн бұрын

Amazing! Simon's finest playing and your orchestration is perfect! Thanks for the free plugin tips. Good orchestral sounds seemed impossible without spending hundreds of dollars!

@AlastairTaylor77 16 күн бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, I thought so too

@ivorouschop1990 3 ай бұрын

I think this is one of the most brilliant things i have ever seen/heard. Just mindblowing!

@BjornJerlin 3 ай бұрын

Totally blown away by this. Well Simon’s drumming is 10/10 as expected, but such a beautiful, masterpiece composition to elevate it. Bravo❤❤❤! Please release this on Spotify/Tidal

@erikondrums 3 ай бұрын

Can’t wait to see Simon play this live next time, haha! You did an AMAZING job! It sounds almost like something Frank Zappa would have composed!

@jplapp2862 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning. I'm betting that is exactly what he was thinking as he composed the drum solo on the spot. His solos are never planned. Absolutely brilliant.

@AlastairTaylor77 2 ай бұрын

Cheers :)

@DarioMorandi8686 3 ай бұрын

One of the most incredible thing I ever seen (and listened) in my entire life. This one should be bring in every music school all around the word!! All my respect for this one; thank you. Ps: someone should take this track, with music, drum and everything, and create a cartoon movie as the new "Fantasia 2024"!

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

Haha, I love that idea! I'm so happy this one has had such a positive response as it's a little different from my usual stuff. Thank you for the kind words.

@SirOlsen1 3 ай бұрын

Whow!… just WOW! I really hope Simon gets to see this! ❤

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. He has seen it, he sent me a lovely email yesterday. :)

@SirOlsen1 3 ай бұрын

@@AlastairTaylor77 how nice to hear! Simon is a pure gentleman, and one h**l of a drummer! ❤️ I tried to pay attention to what you did to make this, but I fell of quite fast 😂🤪 haha. Anyway, you have done a marvellous effort here with this! No doubt about that!

@EEeE3771 6 күн бұрын

Breathtaking

@AlastairTaylor77 4 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it :)

@ARDrummer 3 ай бұрын

I am always amazed by the talent, time it has to take to create, and overall awesomeness of your uploads! If anyone deserves a million subs, it's you!

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot man, I appreciate it :)

@DavidCrigger 2 ай бұрын

Alastair - Absolutely Stunning! Bravo!

@Animefreakinfiniti7 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely crushed it again brother. I love the use of auxillary percussion and woodwind to highlight his little motifs. You really nailed matching the intensity. My absolute favorite part is 16:49 You continue to impress me with you skills and creativity. Never would've known you'd never written a full orchestral arrangement before if you hadn't said it. Cheers

@Jellybeantiger 3 ай бұрын

Just wow,fantastic! Love Phillips drumming,has always had a beautiful sounding kit and his finger style does bring out more snap on the drums. Your composition to his solo is truly amazing,not just the arrangement but getting those free orchestral sampled instruments to sing like a real orchestra.

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, that't very nice to hear. I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)

@andyyouell5037 2 ай бұрын

That is absolutely astonishing. The original drum solo video is one of the best things on KZfaq; you have just taken it to another level. Congratulations....

@AlastairTaylor77 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot :)

@xTremeSequences 3 ай бұрын

Magical! It's not often one could ever give another credit for elevating a Simon Phillips drum solo, but you did just that. Excellent work!

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words :)

@sjograas 3 ай бұрын

I think this is your best work so far, just outstanding composition. Thank you so much for the music throughout the years.

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, it's my pleasure :)

@martinsmith3187 2 ай бұрын

Wow Alastair! I've been a fan of Simon for about 45 years and I love what you did with this drum solo. I was apprehensive at fist, fearing what "damage" someone might do by trying to add to a Simon solo but I should not have worried. Your composition is both sensitive to the journey Simon takes us on and adds to it beautifully. Bravo!

@malcolmhobden4350 2 ай бұрын

WOWSERS. That's impressive work . Massive talent. Hope they can do some more.

@karpju1 2 ай бұрын

This is Brilliant and crazy at the same time! Unbelievable …

@Titogarcia82 2 ай бұрын

This sounds like you extracted it out of Simon’s brain. As if his mind was playing all of this and he was complimenting it through the expression of drums. Amazing! - Now we need one of DENNIS. 🔥

@bkoker71 3 ай бұрын

Kinda at a loss for words at the moment. Pure genius! Thank you, that was absolutely amazing!

@daviddowdeswell-allaway8241 2 ай бұрын

Sheer joy! What a performance by both of you.

@olivierherment1188 24 күн бұрын

looks like he did this solo for you good work excellent Respect

@bassMAGics 3 ай бұрын

This is amazing! Very nicely done!!! Thanks for yet another stunning “drum-solo-composition”! 👏 💯

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

Thank you :)

@siggufo 2 ай бұрын

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Big hug from your Italian cabin mate ;) stay good my friend !

@AlastairTaylor77 2 ай бұрын

Igor! Thanks mate, hope you're doing good :)

@nickwhitegames 3 ай бұрын

Keep doing you dude you've got it.

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

Thank you :)

@deaterk 2 ай бұрын

Incredibly brilliant. From concept to execution this is some next level shit!

@AlastairTaylor77 2 ай бұрын

Thank you :)

@omdthe9382 3 ай бұрын

This is a masterpiece :-)

@robertprivat1 3 ай бұрын

I must be dreaming. Stunning. Lost for words.

@terrencekelly9173 3 ай бұрын

WOW!! KICK ASS!! Well done.

@JoseCortinas 3 ай бұрын

Amazing work!

@samsartoriusdrums 3 ай бұрын

Incredible!!

@mareckik 3 ай бұрын

mind blowing...

@robb7570 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant!! 👍👍👍

@GergoBorlaiOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant!

@moritzulrich2168 2 ай бұрын

Outstanding!

@ratamacueseven 3 ай бұрын

Creative Exceptionalism of Brilliant Drumming !! One of the Leaders on Planet "Drum Gods" !!!

@dennisehrnsten2223 3 ай бұрын

Wow..Fantastic!!

@mateusz.szalkiewicz 3 ай бұрын

Amazing🔥🔥🔥🔥

@vvviiimmm 3 ай бұрын

this is amazing

@BporcarO 2 ай бұрын

Impressive - and very musical! 🤩💪🏼

@diegoalexandrers 2 ай бұрын

Bravo!

@markchartersdrums 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely unbelievable!

@rolfdejonge3915 2 ай бұрын

Super! Thanks! ✌️🤠💥👍

@MawcDrums 3 ай бұрын

Oooo so excited to see some more stuff from you Alastair!!

@soroushnir 2 ай бұрын

Wow what a fantastic job 👏 👌

@DanielGlue 3 ай бұрын

This is simply... Fantastic!!! 🎉

@anidroc 2 ай бұрын

Very good!

@haxwtf7538 3 ай бұрын

Huge talent.

@MatthiasKnorrMusic 3 ай бұрын

That's unbelievable, absolutely fantastic!

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

Thank you :)

@mattgarstkasfan8602 3 ай бұрын

I like it, Fire🔥 🔥 🔥

@simonhill4791 3 ай бұрын

AWESOME with a large helping of genius! 👍

@yusufgriffins 3 ай бұрын

just, Wowww. you did a great work! Huge respect

@andyplatt9830 3 ай бұрын

Astonishing Alastair!!!

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Andy :)

@marcelrosse6595 2 ай бұрын

Waou !! tout simplement génial

@user-no5iu1fn6m 3 ай бұрын

Bravissimo 🎉

@andrey8140 3 ай бұрын

I can't imagine all the hardwork and commitment makin this,true masterpiece!!

@clearestapricotpencil4125 3 ай бұрын

I LOVE IT OMGONDSG"

@scottatkinson9119 2 ай бұрын

Mr. Taylor. What a great work you have created here. Thanks.

@kiefermeister 2 ай бұрын

Very well done. I enjoyed the entire piece in one sitting, ha!

@kiefermeister 2 ай бұрын

And, I mean, I really enjoyed this tremendously. What a piece of music!

@alexandermurenko 3 ай бұрын

Its Amazing , super Coole Guys !!!!!!!

@stuartbrowne408 2 ай бұрын

❤

@theavenger3363 3 ай бұрын

That’s incredible Alastair 🤟

@joeyecc 3 ай бұрын

This is amazing. Keep up the good work, mate. :)

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

Thank you :)

@BillRayDrums 16 күн бұрын

This is absolutely awesome.

@AlastairTaylor77 16 күн бұрын

Cheers man :)

@LucLeBatteur 2 ай бұрын

wow alastair, this is just mindblowing! great work!!! thank you for all the effort and passion you put in these so we can have 18 minutes of pure joy!

@gabrieleavanzini2844 3 ай бұрын

I M P R E S S I V E ! ! ! ! ! ! You are unique 👏👏👏

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

Cheers :)

@marmotman 3 ай бұрын

Unbelievable. You never cease to amaze me.

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much :)

@ralfbenninghoff7151 3 ай бұрын

Awesome work, thank you for your effort!

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, my pleasure :)

@MKunstmann 2 ай бұрын

This is the best music i have listened to in the last months. Simon is a genius and you deliver this performance along with such a creative composition. Many thanks, Alastair. Excellent. Cheers! 🥂💪🏼

@AlastairTaylor77 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad to hear you like it :)

@SimonLopezPsymon 3 ай бұрын

What an awesome work you did ! Amazing !!! Well done !

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

Thank you :)

@tatzang 3 ай бұрын

Such a genius work. Please keep going.

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, I will :)

@MrJimbodian 3 ай бұрын

Another masterpiece Alastair, Bravo Sir!!

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

Thank You Sir :)

@accutron89 2 ай бұрын

Hey man. Wish you all success. Been following you for about as long as you’ve been putting videos out. your work is truly original and it is an honor for any drummer to have their solos turned into perfectly matched compositions. Anyway. If you would check out Morgan Agren’s work you might find some great new ideas. Best place to start would be his KZfaq channel.

@AlastairTaylor77 Ай бұрын

Thank you truly, I appreciate you 're still following my stuff. I will check it out thank you!

@joenardulli6685 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant…Kudos! So that’s something you wrote over a Simon Phillips drum solo performance?

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

Yep, I wrote all this on top of the solo :)

@joenardulli6685 3 ай бұрын

Really excellent job Alastair! The next best thing to actually writing a song with Simon, which is a long time goal of mine!

@Burningeordie 3 ай бұрын

Once again you blow me away. How long did this one take you?

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. This one took me about 3 months, working on it most days whenever I can. In hours I couldn't really say, certainly triple figures.

@Burningeordie 3 ай бұрын

@@AlastairTaylor77 dedication of the highest degree. Keep em coming boss - it's one of those YT notifications where life stops until I've watched it at least 3 times in a row.

@felipef.p3047 8 күн бұрын

Excuse-me, Alastair! How old are you? When did you start learning music? Congratulations one more time...You've raised the bar in this one..... Hope see you on Beato's chanel.

@AlastairTaylor77 8 күн бұрын

Cheers man. I'm 27, stared playing guitar when I was 7

@mattbayne2012 12 күн бұрын

To Alistair Taylor - Wonderful.Did any of these drummers that you put music to,ever see them and reply to you,cos I really think Gadd ,Simon etc would love to hear these

@AlastairTaylor77 9 күн бұрын

@@mattbayne2012 Yeah some of them. Sometimes it's quite hard to get a reply from some of their agents/managers etc...Gadds people never reply to me, I'm gonna email them again though and keep persevering. Simon did get back to me, he really liked it he was impressed. And Jojo Mayer got back to me about my latest one with a really nice email. Some off the others from previous ones have also Matt Garstka, Robert 'Sput' Searight, Benny Greb. Gergo Borlai still watches all my videos I put out ever since I did one of his which is cool. Just need one of them to actually share to their Instagrams or something to get more views.

@olephoenix2150 3 ай бұрын

Ты очень крутой

@AlastairTaylor77 3 ай бұрын

Спасибо

@behzadheidari5674 Ай бұрын

I am stunned. how many hours did you study this solo??????????

@AlastairTaylor77 Ай бұрын

More than I care to mention haha. Honestly I'm not sure but the whole project took about 3 months from start to finish, the first few weeks of which was just me listening over and over every day whenever I can. And making a click track and a rough structure outline before recording.

@Borszczuk 3 ай бұрын

Drummer could be better, but great tune nonetheless :)

@2lbs1lb 3 ай бұрын

Hahhahaha! Okay, that was funny. Knowing Si, I think he'd get a good chuckle here, too. Such brilliant musicians all around!

@krioni86sa 3 ай бұрын

Sa tingin ko, hindi gaanong bagay yung music sa musical vision ni Simon Phililips. Siguro interpretation mo yan pero mas okay sana kung babagayan mo sa bawat artist yung paglatag mo ng music para sa drum solo nila. Opinyon ko lang naman :)