After a very busy Queens day, on which I had to work all day. I had my best night ever. It was the best 20 euro I have ever spend. I have been to Simon Phillips!
In the biggest drum shop of the Netherlands "Adams Drumworld" I arrived with my dad. Lars Nijman, a 13 year old drummer warmed us up. I was surprised with the technique of this young chap. He played stuff made by Simon if it was nothing. He certainly is a chap from which we'll hear much more.
When we were stunned about the performance of Lars, Simon Phillips came to his great Tama drum set and blowed us away with a great solo. He played on and on, and you saw a passionate man sitting behind Dream Drums. You could enjoy an hour of fantastic drumming by Simon, and as a drummer myself it was a Morale boost. I envy him and admire him. And like 10,000 of other drummers, want to become as good as he is.
Another very interesting thing in the show was the second hour. At 10 o'clock Simon took the mic and just began answering questions. How do you warm up? Where does your Inspiration come from? Ho do you keep yourself in control? Simon did a good job on answering these questions very specifically. He demonstrated techniques he uses and gave away some of his drum secrets.
As a fan of Simon I was thrilled to see this all and was hypnotized for 2 hours. After he gave the audience a memorable experience he did an autograph session. And of course I got my Toto Falling in Between Live DVD signed. Also I managed to get on a photo with him.
It was 12 O'clock, and I awaited the 2 hour drive back home. I couldn't care, I have been to Simon Phillips!
http://www.larsnijman.nl
http://www.drumworld.nl
http://www.simon-phillips.com
This is a solo of Lars Nijman.
This is a solo of Simon Phillips.
