RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Simon Phillips is still one of the most elite drummers in the world. Neil will always be my number one but Simon is right there next to him. I am listening to "Empty Glass" tonight. The tracks that he plays on on the album are simply mind-blowing. Hell even Pete knew it too as Simon played on a lot of his records after "Empty Glass." I'm really torn between "All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes" and "White City." Simon kills it on "Give Blood." I remember reading Modern Drummer magazine in like 1985 or 1986 when Simon won "Best Drumming On A Song." Simon has been around. "Sin After Sin" with Judas Priest. "There And Back" with Jeff Beck is damn close to be his best. Ever hear the track "Space Boogie" on that record? Shit I think Simon was 18 years old. "801 Live" is another Epic Album. Stanley Clarke's "Rocks Pebbles And Sand" is another stellar release. I was lucky enough to see Simon tour with The Who in like 1991. I had tenth row center. I was in heaven watching Simon all night long on his massive red kit!! Anyway, this is a thread about Simon! I love his TOTO stuff too. The man is like a chameleon in the music industry. He can do it all! All of his solo albums are off the charts too!! "SYMBIOSIS!" Always remember kids, "The Sea Refuses No River." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 He performed on the original MSG album, which is a minor heavy rock classic, so I'll go with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 QUOTE (Tony R @ Nov 15 2011, 01:42 AM) He performed on the original MSG album, which is a minor heavy rock classic, so I'll go with that. Tony! Great call! I love that 1980 Classic!! Don't forget the great Jack Bruce album called "How's Tricks?" Hell it's on Prog Archives Tony! Underrated record! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shail Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Get the new Hiromi album. Great tunes and great drumming by Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredtamasrule Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 There and Back Again has monster playing by Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 QUOTE (shail @ Nov 15 2011, 08:10 PM) Get the new Hiromi album. Great tunes and great drumming by Simon. Thank you! You made my night! I just ordered the Japanese pressing of this album with a bonus dvd. I'm glad I wrote this thread!! I also found out that Simon has a new band and they released a live album called "PSP Live." I can never get enough of Simon!! Neil Peart will always be my all time favorite, but Simon will always be the best drummer in the world. I just put on "White City." "Give Blood" is well bloody brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 QUOTE (theredtamasrule @ Nov 15 2011, 08:39 PM) There and Back Again has monster playing by Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacement Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 My favorite would be Mike Rutherford's "Smallcreep's Day" followed by 801 Live! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 QUOTE (spacement @ Nov 15 2011, 11:46 PM) My favorite would be Mike Rutherford's "Smallcreep's Day" followed by 801 Live! Hey buddy! Two great calls! I forgot about "Smallcreep's Day" and I have that cd! I will have to dig that one out and give it a spin! YOU ROCK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Priest's Sin After Sin and Mr. Oldfields's Crises & Discovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Judas Priest - Sin After Sin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shail Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 PSP is great stuff also. they have a new album coming out really soon. great band to see live. have you seen Toto's Falling in Between dvd? Simon just kills it. it's my favorite set list and performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 QUOTE (shail @ Nov 16 2011, 12:02 PM) PSP is great stuff also. they have a new album coming out really soon. great band to see live. have you seen Toto's Falling in Between dvd? Simon just kills it. it's my favorite set list and performance. Hey!! I love that TOTO DVD! Heck I have it on Blu-Ray. It's stunning!! I found the USA version of "Voice" tonight and couldn't wait for the Japanese version. This cd is absolutely incredible!! You called it. Simon is killing it on this record too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shail Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 there's a dvd/video out for the vantage point recording. live in the studio. simon plays a 5 piece kit. kind of cringe when i hear him play jazz. doesn't quite swing. i'm used to hearing guys like bill stewart and jeff tain watts swing. still good stuff though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 QUOTE (shail @ Nov 17 2011, 07:55 AM) there's a dvd/video out for the vantage point recording. live in the studio. simon plays a 5 piece kit. kind of cringe when i hear him play jazz. doesn't quite swing. i'm used to hearing guys like bill stewart and jeff tain watts swing. still good stuff though. I have the cd and the dvd!! Yeah I guess this is more proof that most rock drummers can't swing. Love, Neil Peart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 QUOTE (shail @ Nov 15 2011, 08:10 PM) Get the new Hiromi album. Great tunes and great drumming by Simon. This disc is infectious! I LOVE IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Nov 18 2011, 03:41 PM)QUOTE (shail @ Nov 15 2011, 08:10 PM) Get the new Hiromi album. Great tunes and great drumming by Simon. This disc is infectious! I LOVE IT! I just got a hold of this today. Some weekend entertainment for me. (Which means I haven't played it yet.) Also got an album by Trilok Gurtu with Simon. Trilok, of course, is an amazing drummer / percussionist who came to prominence by playing with John McLaughlin. Giddy up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 QUOTE (Shifty @ Nov 18 2011, 01:23 AM) QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Nov 18 2011, 03:41 PM)QUOTE (shail @ Nov 15 2011, 08:10 PM) Get the new Hiromi album. Great tunes and great drumming by Simon. This disc is infectious! I LOVE IT! I just got a hold of this today. Some weekend entertainment for me. (Which means I haven't played it yet.) Also got an album by Trilok Gurtu with Simon. Trilok, of course, is an amazing drummer / percussionist who came to prominence by playing with John McLaughlin. Giddy up. Wow! It's endless! I don't have that Grutu album! I'm on it. Thanks for the info! You will dig "VOICE!" Octoban Madness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shail Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVAZT26Gqow...layer_embedded#! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 QUOTE (shail @ Nov 21 2011, 08:02 AM)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVAZT26Gqow...layer_embedded#! Awesome. Thanks for posting! It's great to hear Simon play on albums like this. Very old school. Brilliant. Check out the trilok gurtu album! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) Guys! I am listening to the new Simon Phillips Protocol II cd tonight. I am totally blown away! Timmons on guitar too! EPIC! I have meet and greet tickets at Yoshi's on April 1st! I can't wait! I have "Sin After Sin" "White City" "All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes" and "There And Back on Japanese vinyl for him to sign!! Simon Philips > Neil Peart Edited February 23, 2014 by RUSHHEAD666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 ~Sounds good Earl! Philips is a maniac! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Shit I want this, the samples sound good! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Protocol-II-Simon-Phillips/dp/B00FLXDQ5C/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1393138671&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=simon+phillips+protocol+2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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