Topic: If You Were A Betting Man... (Read 2031 times)

MaestroDivine · « **on:** March 22, 2006, 02:42:12 PM »

....and you had to choose between Thomas Lang & Virgil Donati in a drum battle ...

Which one of these amazing drummers would it be?

I know we discussed this not too long ago ... but, the more I watch Lang's DVD, the more I'm certain he's technically superior to ALMOST every drummer alive ......

....then their is Donati. This is really an interesting topic to me. Chime in if you'd like to. If not, well - your breath stinks.

~OD

rjthakid · « **Reply #1 on:** March 22, 2006, 02:44:10 PM »

I'd take Donati.

JFunky · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2006, 02:46:15 PM »

...although Lang's feet are just crazy, I'd take Donati. They are both geniouses though, no doubt.

depondrums · « **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2006, 03:51:09 PM »

Lang man. And I used rembrandt this morning, and I brushed my tongue so my breath don't stink........hahahahahahaha.lmbo

stixbajan · « **Reply #4 on:** March 22, 2006, 04:27:46 PM »

man that is one tough one, but i think i might take virgil man, but thats too close to call.

Eccentric-Rhythm · « **Reply #5 on:** March 22, 2006, 04:31:42 PM »

I enjoy both. but I gotta give the edge to Thomas Lang. He is just on top right now.

MaestroDivine · « **Reply #6 on:** March 22, 2006, 04:36:07 PM »

Personally, I think this is too close to call.

I watched Thomas ... then Donati ... then Thomas ... then Donati ... then Thomas ... then Donati ...

While I was watching Donati, I decided he'd be the best choice. When I was watching Thomas .. I decided I'd go with him...

Conclusion?

They seem to be so evenly matched - that the only advantage one had over the other, in my view, is that I was listening to him play at the moment. Heh...

Amazing stuff...

bigblackdrummer · « **Reply #7 on:** March 22, 2006, 05:06:41 PM »

Virgil Donati

Eccentric-Rhythm · « **Reply #8 on:** March 22, 2006, 05:12:34 PM »

Quote from: bigblackdrummer on March 22, 2006, 05:06:41 PM

Virgil Donati

Your opinion doesnt count...you are obviously not there. just look at your avatar! haha.

juSe · « **Reply #9 on:** March 22, 2006, 05:29:20 PM »

Virgil. Hands down. I think that Virgil has more to offer musically than Thomas. Don't get me wrong now, I like Thomas a lot. But i know for sure for MY money, i'll go with Mr. Dog Boots.

ChannelOne · « **Reply #10 on:** March 22, 2006, 05:42:39 PM »

Quote from: Eccentric-Rhythm on March 22, 2006, 05:12:34 PM

Your opinion doesnt count...you are obviously not there. just look at your avatar! haha.

LOL, he must have had his hair done at the Hawkins Family Salon

Eccentric-Rhythm · « **Reply #11 on:** March 22, 2006, 05:44:22 PM »

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SabianKnight · « **Reply #12 on:** March 22, 2006, 11:53:29 PM »

I think that they are both pretty equally matched. I think most folk would give it to Thomas because he will groove harder even in his sickest moments. Virgil will take we creative space jockeys off to the 11th planet (Planet X) and ot will be all over.

Musically right now for me it I am all about Thomas Lang because he makes all the impossibilitiesl SEEM possible. You see Virgil rip and you go I want to be like him but that is just a dream. Thomas' DVD brings it home with the practice pads.

Having seen Virgil in person and will catch him again later this year as well as having his Power Drumming vid and his 1997 MD Fest video and watching all his clips on his web site and even some of his tracks downloaded an run through Amazing Slowdowner, I still go "dude is on another level".

Enjoy a lil Virgil pocket :

http://s61.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=37L1BEBFSE3FV1BDFMUQSEWPG7

http://s61.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3T43XQ6UBZH4C38CTOQPZGLMYA

http://s53.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3IIISS4DUSJRP05FR5A32LD03N

MaestroDivine · « **Reply #13 on:** March 23, 2006, 04:02:35 AM »

Quote from: SabianKnight on March 22, 2006, 11:53:29 PM

I think that they are both pretty equally matched. I think most folk would give it to Thomas because he will groove harder even in his sickest moments. Virgil will take we creative space jockeys off to the 11th planet (Planet X) and ot will be all over.

Musically right now for me it I am all about Thomas Lang because he makes all the impossibilitiesl SEEM possible. You see Virgil rip and you go I want to be like him but that is just a dream. Thomas' DVD brings it home with the practice pads.

Having seen Virgil in person and will catch him again later this year as well as having his Power Drumming vid and his 1997 MD Fest video and watching all his clips on his web site and even some of his tracks downloaded an run through Amazing Slowdowner, I still go "dude is on another level".

Enjoy a lil Virgil pocket :

http://s61.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=37L1BEBFSE3FV1BDFMUQSEWPG7

http://s61.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3T43XQ6UBZH4C38CTOQPZGLMYA

http://s53.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3IIISS4DUSJRP05FR5A32LD03N

Thanks for the clips, Sabe!!

drummer779 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 23, 2006, 12:29:25 PM »

I would lean more in favor of thomas lang simply because he seems to be more well rounded and if did'nt use is double pedal he would still have chops for days .

SabianKnight · « **Reply #15 on:** March 23, 2006, 01:03:51 PM »

Quote from: drummer779 on March 23, 2006, 12:29:25 PM

I would lean more in favor of thomas lang simply because he seems to be more well rounded and if did'nt use is double pedal he would still have chops for days .

The same can be said for Virgil. Do you research. Virgil even studied with Philly Joe Jones. They both write and compose entire band parts. Fact is neither of these guys really has a weak point that any of us could really find. We may not like or understand some of the stuff they play but the guys have mastered the instrument many times over. The areas they are exploring most of us will never personally experience.... sad but real truth.

I am not knocking your choice just questioning your reasoning behind what you said.

drummer779 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 23, 2006, 02:12:36 PM »

Mr Knight I respect your opinion and thanks for the info about virgil because i would have never known that fact , but I will in the future dig deeper before i make a statement whether it is my opinion or otherwise

gospodruma · « **Reply #17 on:** March 23, 2006, 02:44:23 PM »

I'll go with Donati....and Sabe..thanxs for the clips..

Drumwen · « **Reply #18 on:** March 23, 2006, 09:59:55 PM »

??? ??? My head hurts tryin to compare these two, man can't you give me somethin eazier?? $:-\$ $:-\$

SABIAN 4 LIFE

SabianKnight · « **Reply #19 on:** March 24, 2006, 03:24:52 PM »

Quote from: Drumwen on March 23, 2006, 09:59:55 PM

??? ??? My head hurts tryin to compare these two, man can't you give me somethin eazier?? $:-\$ $:-\$

SABIAN 4 LIFE

I feel you on that!

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MaestroDivine

rjthakid

JFunky

Eccentric-Rhythm

MaestroDivine

Eccentric-Rhythm

ChannelOne

Eccentric-Rhythm

MaestroDivine

drummer779

drummer779