Simon Phillips

[Mad About Drums]

This is really too much to take :) Loving these tracks. MSG when Simon was 20 :) Pure class from Mo Foster, then that oh so tasteful performance with Hiromi. All this on a day when we get the huge bonus of those blues club gig tracks too. Really = overload. Loving it!!

And I haven't started with mp3's yet Andy, all from my own collection... (so many good ones... but can't find them on YouTube unfortunately)

[Ian Williams]

The Stanley Clarke Band with Simon Phillips, Charles Johnson, and Steve Bach.

The song is Beyond the Seventh Galaxy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfO8LeHtNTk

Simon could easily replace Neil Peart in Rush...sorry fellows but it's a fact!

Enjoy this precious gem!

[Mad About Drums]

Hi guys

While these are not "rare" songs as such from the man, they come from Simon's first effort at a solo album, released in 1988, it's written and produced by Mr Phillips.

When Protocol's came out, I was really amazed with this CD. Not only by the drumming, which is outstanding, but the fact that he played all instruments on the album.

Here's the links for the first three songs of the album.

"Streetwise" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgYtJeFZ6Bg

"Red Rocks" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGkXrYEt2zA&feature=related

"Protocol" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWThz9w1woo&feature=related

Enjoy!

[Mad About Drums]

Hello DrummerFriends

Today's a quick one...

"Fanfare For The Common Man" originally by ELP, performed Live in Japan (1990). Keith Emerson (Keyboards), Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (Guitar), Joe Walsh (Guitar), John Entwistle (Bass), Simon Phillips (Drums).

With a great trademark's solo from the deeply missed John Entwistle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTEmldzx1xE

Enjoy!

[Mad About Drums]

Hi guys

Today's post is rock groove by powerhouse's Simon Phillips as a session drummer during the 90's

"Talking To You" by Ian Gillan from Naked Thunder (1990)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIMa2yKNk5M

"Long Way Home" by Big Country from The Buffalo Skinners (1993)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAbJPqz2pAs

Enjoy!

[Mad About Drums]

Hello Simon's Fans

Today's post is 70's Fusion by guitarist Gary Boyle with a very young Simon Phillips. The tracks are from the albums "The Dancer" (1977) and "Electric Glide" (1978).


"The Dancer" from The Dancer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sX7O9pPNuc&feature=related

"Apple Crumble" from The Dancer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv_YWJ3UYeg&feature=related

"Gaz" from Electric Glide

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnwkdTBOApQ

"Hayabusa" from Electric Glide

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-QVMOo-ado

Enjoy!

[Mad About Drums]

Hi again DrummerFriends

Simon had a long collaboration with multi-instrumentist and vocalist Mike Oldfield, Mr Phillips has played on four albums, Crises (1983), Discovery (1984), Islands (1987) and Heaven's Open (1991). He was the co-producer alongside Mike Oldfield on Crises and Discovery.

Here's a couple track from Mike Oldfield.

"Taurus 3" from Crises, a kind of latin rock groove with a nice toms pattern, very Phillips-esque.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HoF3rgmfEE&feature=related

"Mr Shame" from Heaven's Open, Simon can really lay down a solid groove with tasty hi-hat work, superb.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWIfEDYgPAU

The third track today comes from Nik Kershaw's album Radio Musicola (1986)

"Violet to Blue", a magificient half time shuffle feel from Simon, on the second half of the track, he agrement the vibe of that song with tasteful fills, really inspiring.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTSSwXQ_XRE&feature=plcp&context=C2830dUDOEgsToPDskK3YtTqtoySDQBo6ptFWzhC

Enjoy!

[keep it simple]

Fantastic links (couldn't get the "Vito to Blue" link, but found another way). Sorry it's taken me a few days to get through these wonderful clips, but I've been pretty ill over this weekend. Gigging too :(

[Mad About Drums]

Fantastic links (couldn't get the "Vito to Blue" link, but found another way). Sorry it's taken me a few days to get through these wonderful clips, but I've been pretty ill over this weekend. Gigging too :(

I hope you're feeling better Andy...

I'm glad you're enjoying yourself with Mr Phillips :-))

Sorry for the link, I created my YouTube account yesterday, to be able to upload some tracks of Simon (and other drummers in the future) it's better than mp3 I think, perhaps I did something wrong, I will check it up.

Cheers

[keep it simple]

I hope you're feeling better Andy...

I'm glad you're enjoying yourself with Mr Phillips :-))

Sorry for the link, I created my YouTube account yesterday, to be able to upload some tracks of Simon (and other drummers in the future) it's better than mp3 I think, perhaps I did something wrong, I will check it up.

CheersNo, nothing wrong from your side. That clip infringed some form of publication deal in the UK. It happens from time to time on Youtube. Keep doing what you're doing man, I'm loving it!!!!!

[Mad About Drums]

Hello guys

A few days ago, I talked about the collaboration between Simon and Mo foster (bass), and one of their project RMS with long time friend of Simon, guitarist Ray Russell (they played together on various projects since 1974 with the band Chopyn). Ray is also featured on both Simon's educational videos from the early 90's.

In the early 80's, Ray, Mo and Simon, hence the name RMS, decided to put a jazz/rock/fusion band together with their own compositions.

The album Centennial Park (1982) was recorded live in a studio in one day, with a horns section which brings together the spontaneity and excitement of a live performance. The music itself is a unique blend of modern composition, improvisations and enthusiasm.

I've selected 4 songs from this album.

"Broadway Rundown" The opening track from the album...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6z4MP_HSz4

"Truck" A nice ending from Simon with the horns section...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld3DkmVfh3A

"Hoover The Duvet" A jazz piece as crazy as the title suggest...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGGESKhiInA

"First Love" A beautiful piece with synth guitar and fretless bass...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFStxMzjEXI

Enjoy!

[Mad About Drums]

Hi guys

Following on from my last post, long time friend Ray Russell also played on the third solo album of Simon Phillips, Symbiosis (1995), Russell & Phillips have co-wroted several songs on the album.

"Starfish Spaghetti" one of my favourite on the album written by Ray Russell. Solid groove by Simon and bandmate Mike Porcaro (bass) from Toto.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZR5b8NjsEM



The 2 other links are from another friend from Mr phillips, Jack Bruce from the astonishing live album, Cities Of The Heart (1993).

"Born Under A Bad Sign" a classic song beautifully interpreted here...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHv6s4TG6Bc

"Sunshine of Your Love" this version is unique, as it feature a drum duet between Simon and the original drummer of the song, Mr Ginger Baker... magic moments...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8hVx1KT-sQ

Enjoy!

[Mad About Drums]

Hi DrummerFriends

The saga continue with more tracks from the man...

"Throwaway" by Mick Jagger from the album Primitive Cool (1987), rock groove by Simon, lead guitar by Jeff Beck...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeWjjlwNwNg

"Toss The Feathers" by The Corrs from the album Forgiven, Not Forgotten (1995), a bit of celtic vibes in the groove....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpM-e06b2Bc

"Don't Step In It" from Pete York's Super Drumming album (1987), Pete York has made several videos and CD's bringing all the big names in drumming, this track is from the first video/CD of his saga of drumming. At the begining of the band ostinato, Simon's soloing just with the bass drums, amazing stuff...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0bpd0A8ftU

Enjoy!

[Mad About Drums]

Hi again fellows drummers

Here's a couple tracks that's a 'bit" rare from Mr Phillips...

"I Have The Touch" by Peter Gabriel from the album Shakin The Tree, Sixteen Greatest Hits, this song was originally released on PG's fourth album (1982), this version is a 1983 remix with a new drum track, additional keyboard and voice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REmp8mjtvPE

"Déjà Je Suis Loin" by Michel Berger from the album Beaurivage (1981), Simon leaving the UK to go acroos the channel to France to record several albums with Michel Berger (R.I.P.), an inspiring groove, I love the chorus pattern...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3LHyrwNoWE

Enjoy!

[keep it simple]

Wow! You've been at it again! Great selection of SP stuff. Sorry I missed this thread over the last few days, but I've been super busy. Anyhow, left comments on the YT clips. Symbiosis still does it big time for me :)

[Lex]

This is just fantastic:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN15psp5tU0

[keep it simple]

This is just fantastic:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN15psp5tU0Aw man, I can't get enough of Hiromi's trio project. I got the album, & it's permanently in my truck player, & if I got Hiromi, she'd be permanently -------------------------- ;)

[Mad About Drums]

This is just fantastic:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN15psp5tU0

An amazing performance from all the players...

I am a HUGE fan of this trio :-))

Thanks for posting it

[Mad About Drums]

Hello again Simon's friends,

Do you like the Rolling Stones? if so, there's a concert of Mick Jagger in Tokyo in 1988, featuring Simon Phillips, guitar legend Joe Satriani and so sexy singer Tina Turner doing a few stones numbers

"Honky Tonk Women" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaIgruM9Big

"Harlem Shuffle" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqSVvLm2Md4

"Miss You" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGvZKZVVDro&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

"Brown Sugar" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDQynaM2qhs&feature=related

"Jumping Jack Flash" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GujOSr9y044

Enjoy!

[Mad About Drums]

Hi Guys

A couple more oldies from Simon's young rock'n'roll years....

"How's Tricks" by Jack Bruce from the album How's Tricks (1977)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3_HYD1ax_0

"Lady" From David Coverdale first solo album Withsnake (1977)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkrdeYaIZus

Enjoy!

[8Mile]

I just stumbled on these clips right here on Drummerworld. http://www.drummerworld.com/Videos/simonphillipsmmf1.html

Simon. Wow.