LARNELL LEWIS - DRUM SOLO - FLOOD - SNARKY PUPPY
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Published 2018-12-01
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My thoughts/head-space:
I LOVE THIS SONG!!! This solo section allows me to be extremely dynamic in my approach. I love the harmonic colours and weaving horn and guitar lines as well. I was inspired to present a tom “melody” that complimented the horn line without breaking the flow of notes being played on the ride and snare, and as the solo went on, I started to incorporate the snare and ride in my overall phrasing. One of my favourite things to do in this solo section is to build intensity towards a chord or musical moment, and then disappear in a wash of cymbals.
I’m always inspired by the original drum performance on Flood by my big bro Robert “Sput” Searight. Check out the full album here store.snarkypuppy.com/collections/music/products/t…
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As always, I’m truly thankful for the ongoing support.
L.
Camera: GoPro Hero 5
Audio: Yamaha EAD-10 Audio mixed with live performance audio (FULL CONCERT AUDIO AVAILABLE HERE store.snarkypuppy.com/pages/live-snarky)
My Gear
Yamaha PHX:
10”x7”
12”x8”
16”x15” FT w/legs
22”x18” BD
14”x5.5” Maple Custom Absolute Snare
14”x7” Steel Recording Custom Snare
FP9500C Foot Pedal
Evans Drumheads:
Toms UV1 Batter, G1 Reso
Main Snare UV1 Batter, Hazy 300 Reso
Aux Snare Black Hydraulic Batter, Hazy 300 Reso
Bass Drum EMAD Batter, EQ3 Reso
Zildjian Cymbals:
15” Kerope Hats
17” K Custom Special Dry Trash Crash
STACK #1: 8” Trashformer/8”K Dark Splash
STACK #2: 18” K Custom Special Dry Crash/10” Trashformer
22” K Custom Dark Complex Ride
19” K Custom Special Dry Crash
STACK#3: 16” K EFX/12”Gen16 Splash/14” Oriental China Trash
Promark Drumsticks:
RBH550TW
Latin Percussion:
LP229 Mambo Cowbell
LP592B-X Percussion Claw
All Comments (21)
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Being able to perform with Michael's face in your field of vision is an achievement in and of itself.
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Beauty. Perfection. If you achieve Astral projection, play this song. Just fly. Fly away with this song.
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Michael's face says it all - mesmerized !!!!
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Larnell you are seriously one of the most Complete drummers i have ever had the privilege of meeting. You have left a lasting impression on me. Each person has their own voice behind the kit, however you represent the standard of the total package. The last thing i will say is that you are not only exemplify excellence on the kit, but you are an awesome human being. Always willing to share and impart knowledge. Thank you for sharing your gift bro.
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I love how he builds it all up and then ‘washes away’ using the cymbals, then builds up again. Not sure how to describe it :)
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Larnell always wants to make me run downstairs and play my drums no matter where I am or see his videos! The man is uber talented!
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One of the most beautiful drums solo i ever heard in my life. You talked about musicality ? Waow thank you sir ! :)
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Now I have tô listen tô Roberts version and also Larnells version. Im flooded by this song.
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Larnell, I've always been a fan, but this, this, THIS. This.
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Getting major Jaga Jazzist vibes, and Larnell's playing is as tasteful as ever
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Huge grin on my face watching this 😁😁😁 I was also weirdly worried the whole time! Like; "its bound to go wrong any minute now!" Incredible 👏👏👏
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Wish I could hear more of that snare cause that thang POPPIN'!!
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Man Larnell, you’re such an inspiration bro! Preciate you dude 💪🏽💪🏽
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So good all I can do is laugh and smile lmao
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This speaks such a jaw dropping inspiration into me! Never stop doing what you do man!!❤️
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Sput killed the original , Larnell made the song different . That’s talent . Snarky is crazy
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This is awesome. Couldn't take my eyes, ears or attention away from your playing
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Those toms sound other worldly good
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Beautiful music. I loved the way you weaved together a melodic line throughout kit and created this amazing texture. Hope to catch you with the pups soon! (tell mike to get his butt down to Texas!)
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Beautiful, lyrical phrasing and perfect development! A lot to learn from this one!
