DWF 2017 - Thomas Lang
Thundering bass drums, intricate odd time signatures, hard-hitting grooves and blazing fills. On Sunday, September 10, Thomas Lang will shake the Drumworld Festival with a spectacular program also featuring Simon Phillips, Will Kennedy and Anika Nilles.
Thomas Lang hardly needs an introduction. When he broke through as a clinic drummer about 15 years ago, he ushered in a new generation of super drummers. He pushed the boundaries of drumming technique — incredible independence, lightning-fast hand and foot coordination, and always a musical edge, even during the most extreme displays of power. Thomas Lang can do it all — and does.
In daily life, Lang plays with a wide range of artists where groove and 'less is more' are often key. But in his clinics and solo work, he unleashes masterful drumming force. From genius drum solos full of polyrhythms to complex play-alongs packed with rhythmic tricks and surprises. A Thomas Lang clinic is never boring. "People expect something when they come to see a clinic. And for me, it’s always a challenge to see how far I can go," he once said in Slagwerkkrant.
Lang is also generous in sharing the knowledge he has acquired. Whether it's systems for more efficient practice or exercises to improve your foot technique, Lang has done his homework and practiced thousands of hours to get to this level. Be amazed by this impressive clinic.
