We talked with a living Legend: Simon Philips | Drum Bash Interview

Today, Simon Phillips sat down with us for an exclusive interview — diving deep into his legendary career, iconic drum sound, and the philosophy behind his unmatched precision and creativity behind the kit. From his groundbreaking work with Toto and The Who, to his own fusion project Protocol, Simon opens up about life as a session icon, the evolution of his signature setup, and what it really takes to push boundaries as a drummer in the modern world.

Gear used: http://tho.mn/s1mon

Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 Intro
0:41 Soundcheck Insights
2:39 Recording Techniques and Experiences
18:26 Creative Process and Challenges
35:42 Early Days and Inspirations
43:42 What do you wanna see next?

Recorded in Presonus Studio One: https://bit.ly/S1Pro6
Recorded and mixed with Universal Audio: http://tho.mn/uadx1
Monitors optimised through Sonarworks: http://tho.mn/sonar

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