THE CITY LIGHTS - DRUM SOLO
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Published 2018-12-30
'In the Moment' Album Release Concert
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The Band:
William Sperandei - Trumpet
Rob Christian - Tenor Sax/Flute
Elmer Ferrer - Guitar
Jeremy Ledbetter - Keyboards
Andrew Stewart - Bass
Larnell Lewis - Drums
Filmed and edited by Michael Fisher of Fisher Media
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Audio Mixed by Larnell Lewis
About the solo:
This solo vamp is fun to play over. It's a bar of 5 & 6 to total 11 beats.
About the song:
'The City Lights' was written and inspired by the many late night red-eye flights that I've taken to get home from a long tour run. There's nothing like the feeling of flying over your hometown and seeing all of the beautiful street lights before you land.
Enjoy!
L.
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BIO:
LARNELL LEWIS is a GRAMMY Award winning musician, composer, producer, and educator. A Toronto native, Larnell has quickly established himself as one of the most diverse and in-demand drummers currently on the music scene. Along with his long-standing position behind the drums in Snarky Puppy, Larnell has led many highly successful groups of his own and toured the globe with some of the most well known names in music, including Etienne Charles, Gregory Porter, Benny Golson, Lalah Hathaway, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Lisa Fisher, Kurt Elling, Gary Burton, and more.
Larnell’s immense talent, fierce creativity, and continually evolving musical style is what has kept him at the top of the list as a musical collaborator for artists across the globe. In June 2018, Larnell released his highly anticipated debut album “In The Moment,” which featured ten original compositions in a variety of musical styles. His vast talents not just as a musician but as a producer also landed him the opportunity to act as Musical Director for a performance during the Toronto International Film Festival’s premiere of the critically-acclaimed documentary of Quincy Jones, “QUINCY”, (directed by Rashida Jones & Al Hicks), where he led performances from the likes of Yebba Smith, Mark Ronson, and Chaka Khan.
Among his many accolades, including the 2004 Oscar Peterson Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music (Humber College), Larnell was named as the fourth recipient of the Toronto Arts Foundation’s “Emerging Jazz Award” (2017), which is a $10,000 cash prize intended to support the creation of a project that features original compositions from each recipient.
Larnell’s talents can be seen worldwide via his various social media platforms, which have a combined total of over 100,000 followers. His reach to fans and musicians of all generations is proof that he not only possesses undeniable talent, but a spirit unlike any other that excites, inspires, and encourages music fans of all ages to further explore their musical tastes and the follow him on the road he has paved for himself.
Larnell Lewis is endorsed by Yamaha Drums, Zildjian, Promark, Evans, D’Addario, and Latin Percussion.
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All Comments (21)
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Wow! And don't forget the props to the keyboard player for holding the time during this crazy solo😂
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He floated that solo like a keyboard player and the keyboard player kept it tight like a drummer. Excellent
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An unprecedented level of subtlety, nuance, and creativity in this... his solo floats out of the piano texture, to the point where you hardly notice it’s beginning. He gets timbres out of the drumset that I didn’t know were even possible. And, what I love most about his playing is his ability to use silence better than almost any drummer I’ve ever seen. For me, some of the most intense and dramatic moments in his solo were during a rest. And the way he uses all of this to craft one incredible arc over his entire solo is just... unreal Thank you, Larnell
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That's easily one of the best and most impressive drum solos I've ever seen. I can't believe how musical this solo is! Truly incredible and just pure art!
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And the award for “guy I could watch solo all day” goes to...
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"Sir are you going to buy the drums?"
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I was in Mississippi one summer and watched a stick of butter slowly melt in the sun and it wasn't as smooth as Larnell....this guy is beyond amazing imo...
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It’s 2023 and l keep coming back for more of this amazing solo!🙏
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The new breed of drummers. This is some of the best soloing I've ever heard.
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Dudes “storytelling” is PHENOMENAL 🔥🔥🔥🔥 the art of “speaking/language” through your instrument and letting the solo breathe. ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
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Very brave keyboard player...
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I think this is probably the most musical thing I've ever seen
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Many of today’s drummers sound alike. They have great chops but lack in creativity and imagination. I’m 45 years old and it takes something special to catch me off guard. This solo is special. I love the flow, dynamics, creativity and feel. I’m a huge Snarky Puppy fan, and that’s where you came across my radar. Your playing will motivate younger listeners to develop their own sound. Great work my friend. Truly one of the greatest drummers I’ve listened to....and I’ve heard a ton.
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Ok, my fellow musicians. I've been seeing a lot of videos of the new age church drummers, and their chops. I keep stating, in grown and intelligent discussions that their chops are amazing, but the musicality just isn't there for me. THIS is a how to guide on HOW to solo. You have everything. Chops, technique, etc. But, the most important thing is SPACE. there is no clutter. You can follow the solo. My teacher from the old days said the most important thing about a solo is SPACE. THIS, to me, is a perfect example of that.
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Larnell is the best modern drummer hands down. Musicality, sound, chops, creativity and phrasing, hes got it all
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Larnell is the greatest drummer in the world! Hands Down!
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I love how it's complex but there's actual intention behind every note, it's not just GO GO GO 100% of the time
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So dope! Incredible phrasing ideas. Loved this Larnell! 💜
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Human beings can come together and do amazing things.
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gets home from a five hour shed session and sees this. goes back to the shed.
