Customer Reviews

Protocol

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I have had this CD since 1993. I had to have my Mother's pen pal buy it for me in England and ship it over here for me, since it was not available in the states then. She ended paying the equivalent of fifty bucks and I had to wait at least three months. It was WORTH the wait. This CD is essentially my prize possession--it is that good. The best track is the third one "Protocol." This album is a drumming tour de force and is a must have for any drummer or otherwise serious musician. I cannot reccomend it enough. I just wish it were longer.

Simon Phillips does a knock up job on this one. I once talked to Simon and he told me that this was originally a sort of demo that he sent used to try and get a record deal and when the company heard it they wanted to go with it as is. Probably my favorite Phillips tune 'Protocol' is a drum masterpiece. Simon plays all of the instruments on this CD. The sonic quality is outstanding. Rumor has it that there were virtually no clicktracks used in the recording. This is really a great CD, although it is a bit short.

The sound is amazing and the virtuosity of the composer is overwhelming. A must have for any serious drummer

I was listening to an interview with Neil Peart (drummer of Rush for those who don't know) and he mentioned that a true master knows when to play, how to play it, and when to stop. He also mentioned that a true master is not someone who can only play a single style well but rather, one who has a vast repertoire of styles and techniques and can access them at will. This is Simon Phillips. A master; flashy without being flashy and sublimely tasteful throughout the recording. This CD will fill you with awe and get your adrenaline pumping too.

Besides the final song, which is alright everything else is not worth the money I paid for it. There is only 45 minutes worth of music, what happened to the rest of the CD?

This is a very good disc. I found it in a mail order catalog about 10 years ago and it's a shame it's not more available than that... very choice drumming! I saw Simon in Atlanta at a drum clinic and had to get this one!