WOW that is just Great! You can hear the drums better than in the original and they are spot on! never thought I would EVER prefer listening to a cover over an original- awesome!!
an amazing version ,my friend.though I have never been a fan of identical fills and so forth when playing to a song.this way it feels fresh everytime...Peart is a tactician on the skins.incredible vid..
You might find this amusing... swapping out a tom in the middle of the song... dunno if you've seen it or not.... search this "Neil Peart of RUSH plays "The Camera Eye" without a TOM at the Ahoy Arena Rotterdam 27-May-2011"
I could listen to this song 50000 times and not get tired of it!! in fact, I think I have... and I'm not tired of it yet :-)
@Paulk9pg Thanks! I had not seen that. Very cool. You can tell Neil was a little bit out of balance there - the 13" tom is his most used tom in his arsenal. Equipment problems can be a nightmare but he did well. TCE is also one of my all time favorites!
Just got back from a Rush gig in London. The only difference between you and Neil is that Neil makes it look so easy...I guess that's why we all love him, right?
@schirmmutze I wish it was true. The main - and huge difference - between Neil and me is that he created all of that stuff. He is a creative genius, with the chops coming with it. I'm just a bum interpreting his stuff, nothing more.
@Astrotama That fact about interpretation gets me every time. Here i'm struggling to play a rush song, learning it, practicing it, all taking months of perseverance. Then i realize neil made it from scratch :O . lol
If you can play ONE Rush tune, you're ahead of the game.... This dude rocked it out! He could Prolly play many of them! He picked an awesome one! And it was probably the most difficult! Sorry... long time Rush Fan, and this dude deserves Kudos.... He's awesome! Keep it up! YOU Rock!
Pretty difficult song to pick for your first Rush song. Neil was intense on lyrics and drums on the song. Keep up the good drumming and keep psyching out those asteroids!!!
Hey man...I was wondering if you ever heard of this band called RUSH? They really kick ass...They have this awesome drummer named Neal Peart, you should check them out. You may like it ;)
This guy is pretty damn good, but what he is really showing you is just how hard Neal Pert's job really is. Neal Pert has to play this song perfect plus another 15 other songs perfect live. I wanna see this guy do that. :-)
Your an astrophysicist? So you think your smart, huh? Joking of course. What university did you attend just out of curiosity. I bet being a scientist is better than living in a van, down by the river. Do you also hang out with Pauliewanna?
@pbonney No, I'm quite dumb in fact. ;) I got my M.Sc and Ph.D in Quebec City. Being a scientist is ok but it has its challenges (like finding the time to play the drums...). Pauliewanna is a good YT friend.
The best is drumming is your hobby... Not bad, man. I am a lifelong Rush fan and a drummer of 20+ years.. Let me also give you major props. Few people realize how difficult it is to play along with Neil. I certainly do. Great work!
that cymbal work at the 5:36 mark is some of the most beautiful arrangement in the Peart canon. i mean, man... that part just makes the song stand out so strong in the catalog of all Rush tunes. just brilliant work, man... outstanding!
Kudos! I've been watching your videos of and on and I gotta say, not only did you nail the tune, you got some killin; tones on the kit! Nice mic job and mix! Keep it up and Have FUN!!
Nice Job! I love playing the drums to this entire album. I think like you I know every note that Neil is playing. I always wanted to sit in for him for a song or 2, I think nobody could tell the difference in the 2 of you guys
yes i finally did it. called DW and bought the neil peart kit. but only the pdp one i couldnt afford the real DW kit. with cymbals was a cool $5,000.ouch!! my wife cried! but she doesn't know the power of RUSH. I'm watching your videos right now and trying to keep up, i think my wife finally gets it!! thank you my friend. brian 2112 forever!
Dude...nice work! Forget about being in a Rush Tribute band...you won't find a record deal that way, unless you don't want one. :) Otherwise, form an all original group of great musicians, quite your day job, buy a cheap van to lug your equipment, and play in as many bars as you can! You can sleep in the van!!! Also, can you get these tracks somewhere without Neil playing? I hear his drumming in the background during the fills.
@jumbleothia All I can say is WOW. I stumbled across you playing while looking for some old Rush to listen to. Let me tell you, and I'm sure you already have heard it, that was incredible. Yeah it wasn't 100% but 99.9% is damn close. Being a drummer myself, I watched in amazement shaking my head. Learning and practicing to get Neil Peart to a science is no small task, and you have mastered it. Congratulations!!! Im looking so forward to watching your other videos. Thank you so much!!!!
For God's sake man! I think Neil alone would have a hard enough time keeping precisely in sync with his own material, but you seem to do it flawlessly! If you haven't already, you should REALLY try to find some great players like yourself, and a singer that's as good as Gary, and do a RUSH tribute band. Either way, I'm sending your stuff around on FaceBook to other RUSH fans to see, hear, and admire, and definately haved Subscribed to ya as well. AWESOME PLAYING my good Sir!!!!
@chrishooper68 Thanks man! I have been playing this song for a long time so keeping it together was not too difficult. And yes, I'm in a Rush tribute band.
@Astrotama And why wouldn't you be in a Rush tribute band. Neil would be proud of your efforts. Dude you do a great job. I really mean it. And yes I do play myself. So it's more than just someone impressed. Keep it up brother.
Wow! One of the most accurate covers on Youtube! I can tell you worked real hard studying this song because all the fills as well as subtleties on the hi-hat were perfect! I applaud you, Astrotama.
I have been practicing this very song lately. Pretty difficult for me at this time (right harm is taking a beating). But this is great what you showed. I love to watch Neil play, but I really get most out of watching others play as far as really learning the song.
Hi man,fantasic playing!How do you work it all out?? ive been trying for literally years have you any tips coz every fill is nailed.Im not to bad at the time/riding sections but the fills..i just can't decipher em' stickings etc.Ps can you record/upload either the weapon or lessons please!!
@343434richie Fills: It's not always easy with Neil. Sometimes I have to learn these fills one hit with a stick at the time. There is no magic though. It's a lot of listening and remembering some of the tools that Neil uses over his career. And sometimes, it's just guessing!
@Astrotama thanks for your reply,kinda nice to know you find them difficult too!your patience is outstanding but the love and devotion us rush fans is dare i say biblical! Ps have you seen jamie borden's dvd where he plays through songs from p. waves,m. pics and signals?-its ok but patchy on the explanations.Have you considered doing like a voice over of the pieces explaining time signatures,fill construction/length etc.ps what are the tools you speak ?anyway looking forward to your next upload
@343434richie No, I have never seen that video but heard of it. I wish I had the time to do what you mention. But that's a problem for me... I don't play drums more than a few hours a week, if I'm lucky, and now when I do is to practice with my band or learn the songs of our setlist. Oh well. The "tools" are little drum patterns and figures that Neil applies through his career. When you get them once, it's usually easier to understand a fill, etc. next time they comes back in another song...
@Astrotama I hear you on the lack of time-ive spend an hour and more before now just trying to fiqure out the little snare fiqures on the opening to the camera eye-and thete's still 9 min to go! its a very humbling experience but i'll perservere.Here in England Rush tributes are very rare probably for the above reasons-time stand still indeed! keep up the excellent work and i hope you will upload the weapon soon,love that song,the drumming(of course) and alex's solo exquiste-cheers
I am no.. by all means... NO drum player but the difference between Neil and the other is that he does not play a "structured" line of drumming... It comes from the inside and THAT can barely imitated. I don't think Neil plans... he just DO!
SOOOOOO... just DO if you got the timing, you'll get the drift just follow it... AND follow what you heart tells you!
Wow! I dont know what to say! Wow! I have been a Rush fan since I was 15 years old, turn 50 tommorow, and Ive never seen anyone copy the Professor like that. You are truly fantastic and should be on the "Lighted Stage". Good Luck in the future!
Crackin tune! My favourite Rush song,with all aspects of drum rhythms in one. Topped off by brilliant imitation and timing! Drums tuned to perfection-Fantastico!!
this is THE track that caused me to become a Rush fan, I havent heard it since my tape screwed up in the late 80s due to excessive playing. My first Rush album and now my latest, reunited at last . Cheers Dude your a starman ;-)
@deicidedad Thanks! Well, I'm an astronomer, yes.... ;) TCE is the first Rush song i ever tried to play on a drumset (I started playing years before that but "discovered" Rush only in 1980 or so). I played it badly I'm sure and promised myself that some day I would be able to play decent versions of those songs. Still trying! ;)
WOW! Great job... One of my favourite Rush songs, gives you a close up look at Pearts style. I went to the Bay fest concert in Sarnia 3 weeks ago to see Rush, still havin withdrawls from the rush, your drums helped out, thanks
i am amazed, you are brilliant. thank you for posting a wonderful video. one of my favourite Rush songs ever and you did a fantastic job of it. i could go on but i'm running out of superlatives,,,, you f*****g rock mate. briliant, brilliant, brilliant.
People don't hate me but i respect what this guy is doing 100% but really to copy peart that much to get an entire drumset that's a little nuts don't you think?
You got your wish! Camera Eye is on the setlist for the Time Machine tour... along with the rest of Moving Pictures. Caught them last week and it was awesome!
I just saw Rush this week in CT, and while they are always awesome, there were some songs that I could tell they hadn't played in a while....like, this one. You give it justice man, and I bow to you....
Watched several of your vids - I been playing drums off and on for over 20 years. You are better than me man. Spot on - rock solid. You make that kit sing!
Dude! Rarely get chills outside of watching the real thing, and this did it. Never seen anyone do it quite like that, considering the 10+ minute marathon of a song. Awesome!
Fuck dude you even have the same breathing pattern as Peart. Awesome dude I wish you were my neighbour. I so happy to see Rush still effects the younger generation. And to think I used to think Metallica was the band.....LOL. Ill never forget the day I was listening to Lardz Ulrich doin a solo and I was like "WoW!" and my buddy brother totally slammed him through me a "cassette tape" of Rush and told me to grow up. And ever since that day..Rush Rules!!!. Backstage passes tomorrow ACC Toronto
@dinglenutzz Thanks! But I'm not of the younger generation... :( I jsut turned 46 and have been a fan for 30 years.... Saw Rush in Quebec City last night. It was UNREAL. Maybe 100 000 people too!
You got skills man...and while RUSH is awesome, you have the chops to go be your own star...Like Geddy said: I'll set my sights on the stars, won't get that far but I'll try anyway...best wishes. -CG
you are awesome kid!!!I wish I would of done this when I first thought of it when I was a teen but i didn't...kids like you are living your dreams I yet may be a dreamer but i enjoy watching talent like you .....rock on....RUSH TRULY RULES
You should find some exceptional players and a tribute band tour the US. There are quite a few in Brazil, especially in the Southern third of the country. They are always packing the crowds. There doesn't seem to be much interest in this here in the states.
good job dude
bbvuniverse 2 days ago
WOW that is just Great! You can hear the drums better than in the original and they are spot on! never thought I would EVER prefer listening to a cover over an original- awesome!!
wishbone20t 3 weeks ago
Just great! man your playing never gets old and inspires me to try harder!.
rdety 1 month ago
Thanks. TCE is a favorite. And it has added spice seeing someone pound it out. Very good!!
wickedwickedwest 1 month ago
6:54 fucking sweet
thefrijole15 2 months ago
you sir, are marvelous.
beastjr666 3 months ago
nice job- thats a crapload of memorization to remember all his licks & fills on a 10 min song, cuz its different each time thru the verses & chorus
turfguy87 3 months ago
Dude - That was fantastic! - Thx for letting me watch :-)
redlense4 3 months ago
Hat tip to you - this is excellent, well done, well practiced :)
Snoopdelooploop 4 months ago
an amazing version ,my friend.though I have never been a fan of identical fills and so forth when playing to a song.this way it feels fresh everytime...Peart is a tactician on the skins.incredible vid..
sungodrah 4 months ago
<3
baconisfreakinawsome 4 months ago
Nice work man.
Fishyneil 4 months ago
great drumming dude,rush had some swanky songs on moving pictures album,i loved witch hunt.
ericou812 5 months ago
You might find this amusing... swapping out a tom in the middle of the song... dunno if you've seen it or not.... search this "Neil Peart of RUSH plays "The Camera Eye" without a TOM at the Ahoy Arena Rotterdam 27-May-2011"
I could listen to this song 50000 times and not get tired of it!! in fact, I think I have... and I'm not tired of it yet :-)
Paulk9pg 6 months ago 2
@Paulk9pg Thanks! I had not seen that. Very cool. You can tell Neil was a little bit out of balance there - the 13" tom is his most used tom in his arsenal. Equipment problems can be a nightmare but he did well. TCE is also one of my all time favorites!
Astrotama 6 months ago
@Paulk9pg nicely said sir and neither have i... :]
thefrijole15 2 weeks ago
sweet job, awesome
sheldon78 6 months ago
just a bum interpreting his stuff, nothing more......very good
rialoc 6 months ago
dude those all guys above me talk alot lol, faster words, ur cover was awesome!
prs1281 6 months ago
what does it really take to get to this level of drumming???? is it dedication? or is it just natural talent
RWynn64 7 months ago
@RWynn64 practice < that or you have to sell your soul :P
MrAfroRory 7 months ago
TOTALLY FUCKING AWESOME!!!!!!
Damnit Man!!!!
I love Rush, and dude, That was tough as nails!
I was entertained the entire time!
AzBirdDog 7 months ago
Nice job bro. i only have an electronic set
rcibello 7 months ago
In all honestly dude your timing is friggin awesome
TheRemedy2012 7 months ago
Just got back from a Rush gig in London. The only difference between you and Neil is that Neil makes it look so easy...I guess that's why we all love him, right?
schirmmutze 8 months ago
@schirmmutze I wish it was true. The main - and huge difference - between Neil and me is that he created all of that stuff. He is a creative genius, with the chops coming with it. I'm just a bum interpreting his stuff, nothing more.
Astrotama 8 months ago
@Astrotama That fact about interpretation gets me every time. Here i'm struggling to play a rush song, learning it, practicing it, all taking months of perseverance. Then i realize neil made it from scratch :O . lol
baconisfreakinawsome 4 months ago
Great to see you will be getting your wish as this is definitely on the set list!!
Thanks again for giving.
Dronehopper 8 months ago
Bravo dude, t'es vraiment tight! Cette toune-là est vraiment bonne pour le cardio!
patsanf 8 months ago
I hear ya', young man! You were dead on.....lick for lick. Gotta love another Rush fan(atic). Hail to The Kings!!!!!!
MegaRushFan1 8 months ago
Awesome job. You have inspired me to get back on my drumset after quite a while !
Odinsblade44 8 months ago
You are very very good at druming good job!
gettofox1 9 months ago
If you can play ONE Rush tune, you're ahead of the game.... This dude rocked it out! He could Prolly play many of them! He picked an awesome one! And it was probably the most difficult! Sorry... long time Rush Fan, and this dude deserves Kudos.... He's awesome! Keep it up! YOU Rock!
theonecalledmichael 9 months ago
i close my eyes and i see peart.best drummer for the best rush song!!!!
superpinkfloyd100 9 months ago
awesome....sooooo jealous....nice job man!
bgfewell 9 months ago
Dude!!! Sick, I mean REALLY tightly SICK! freakin' 10 minute song and you nailed it!
vandal2268 10 months ago
Wow dude, i cant imagine how much practice it took to nail the whole song on drums in 1 run, considering its 10 minutes long. Well done
minimullen24 10 months ago
astro, how do we go see your tribute band, website?
IslandWreck 10 months ago
THIS DUDE ROCKS!
IronSportGym 10 months ago
hey nice kit, nice cymbals too
nobodysfool454 10 months ago
Tight! (: Well done, great cover!
nowwisige 11 months ago
In the Zone,my friend,in THE ZONE!!
MrTulip65 11 months ago
you got some seriously skills man:D:D:D:D
TrymMenza 11 months ago
Nice cymbal/high-hat work from 5:37-5:58, man. Always liked that segment in the original.
gorillabelly1 11 months ago
The fact that it is a 10 minute song says a lot about your ability as a drummer.
coldfarted 11 months ago
Pretty difficult song to pick for your first Rush song. Neil was intense on lyrics and drums on the song. Keep up the good drumming and keep psyching out those asteroids!!!
coldfarted 11 months ago
Incredibly tight! Superb work.
ray93556 11 months ago
Performances like this make me want to just hang up my sticks.. Very very good!!!!! ;)
matthewimi 1 year ago
Great Job! Spot on!!
Pukapants70 1 year ago
Hey man...I was wondering if you ever heard of this band called RUSH? They really kick ass...They have this awesome drummer named Neal Peart, you should check them out. You may like it ;)
lukedukey 1 year ago
Great job As usual Astro !!!!,,,right to a TEE....
Im going to see the Time Machine Tour , April 19 in Hamilton Ontario .....wish you could come,,,,
Have to ever watched " Ray Harber " rush drumming videos? he's a Rush nut like you....you are both inspirations....
1gerger1 1 year ago
CHINGON GENIAL
jaimehsm 1 year ago
@jaimehsm: Verdad que toca chingon este wey? Yo tengo todos los videos de este tipo. Toca como el mismisimo Neil Peart! Saludos, camarada.
Armando2012102 1 year ago
" KICK ASS !!! " YOU ARE A GREAT DRUMMER !!!
MrDAVIDEO84 1 year ago
Oh God. What an incredible song.
UniformConfusion 1 year ago
solid as dude!!!! right in the pocket!!! great stuff!!
lifesadrumkit 1 year ago
eres un mounstruo men!!!! felicitaciones!!!! soy tu fan!!! !saludos!
xhansxCastrox 1 year ago
Great playing! BUT can you write a lyric like Mr. Peart? Kidding! Again, from one musician and Rush fan to another, you rock!
rwblackwell 1 year ago
2:04 has so much power. Every time I play that part on guitar, I wish there was a crash around to punch.
wmpr88 1 year ago 2
This guy is pretty damn good, but what he is really showing you is just how hard Neal Pert's job really is. Neal Pert has to play this song perfect plus another 15 other songs perfect live. I wanna see this guy do that. :-)
Anthony11598 1 year ago
@Anthony11598 Heh! Yeah... I wanna see Neil do that to!
Nice job Astrotama =)
Blogalicious 1 year ago
@Anthony11598 more like another 30 rush's set is around 3 hours
ontherush77 1 year ago
NIce, you may have missed your calling.
tmonator 1 year ago
DAMN! Great work!!!
bbstingray 1 year ago
3 words: HOLY...FUCKING.....SHIIIIT that was amazing my sir
alabamafanforever 1 year ago
Rush are one of the most inspirational things on the planet.....and you my friend prove it. Beautiful work
cisco9x 1 year ago
excellent job, from one drummer to another-peart would be proud
smile0245 1 year ago
awesome dude, that was amazing...and beautiful set by the way... :D
mtfalcon31 1 year ago
Your an astrophysicist? So you think your smart, huh? Joking of course. What university did you attend just out of curiosity. I bet being a scientist is better than living in a van, down by the river. Do you also hang out with Pauliewanna?
pbonney 1 year ago
@pbonney No, I'm quite dumb in fact. ;) I got my M.Sc and Ph.D in Quebec City. Being a scientist is ok but it has its challenges (like finding the time to play the drums...). Pauliewanna is a good YT friend.
Astrotama 1 year ago 4
@Astrotama Astro rocks pauliweanna not even close in the talent arena but eh, just sayin
IslandWreck 10 months ago
The best is drumming is your hobby... Not bad, man. I am a lifelong Rush fan and a drummer of 20+ years.. Let me also give you major props. Few people realize how difficult it is to play along with Neil. I certainly do. Great work!
drummerof69 1 year ago
that cymbal work at the 5:36 mark is some of the most beautiful arrangement in the Peart canon. i mean, man... that part just makes the song stand out so strong in the catalog of all Rush tunes. just brilliant work, man... outstanding!
bombilla42 1 year ago
Best fucking Rush song EVAR!
bombilla42 1 year ago
Kudos! I've been watching your videos of and on and I gotta say, not only did you nail the tune, you got some killin; tones on the kit! Nice mic job and mix! Keep it up and Have FUN!!
jamacare 1 year ago
Nice Job! I love playing the drums to this entire album. I think like you I know every note that Neil is playing. I always wanted to sit in for him for a song or 2, I think nobody could tell the difference in the 2 of you guys
Towerclimbing 1 year ago
I have goosebumps 0.o
1000ian1000 1 year ago
please re-do this one as "new".......wow!!!!
jreid8231 1 year ago
Tama? this guy knows what hes doing.............. props man great job.
littlelonnie14 1 year ago
wow nice job dude sounds AMAZING!
silentknight2112 1 year ago
Great performance!! Keep going! It's also the first song Rush wrote for Moving Pictures!
yyzllp 1 year ago
yes i finally did it. called DW and bought the neil peart kit. but only the pdp one i couldnt afford the real DW kit. with cymbals was a cool $5,000.ouch!! my wife cried! but she doesn't know the power of RUSH. I'm watching your videos right now and trying to keep up, i think my wife finally gets it!! thank you my friend. brian 2112 forever!
brianherrick2112 1 year ago
Dude...nice work! Forget about being in a Rush Tribute band...you won't find a record deal that way, unless you don't want one. :) Otherwise, form an all original group of great musicians, quite your day job, buy a cheap van to lug your equipment, and play in as many bars as you can! You can sleep in the van!!! Also, can you get these tracks somewhere without Neil playing? I hear his drumming in the background during the fills.
jumbleothia 1 year ago
@jumbleothia Well, I already have a career as an astrophysicist so living in a van will not happen... well, I hope! ;) Drumming is a hobby.
Astrotama 1 year ago
@jumbleothia All I can say is WOW. I stumbled across you playing while looking for some old Rush to listen to. Let me tell you, and I'm sure you already have heard it, that was incredible. Yeah it wasn't 100% but 99.9% is damn close. Being a drummer myself, I watched in amazement shaking my head. Learning and practicing to get Neil Peart to a science is no small task, and you have mastered it. Congratulations!!! Im looking so forward to watching your other videos. Thank you so much!!!!
bigray422 1 year ago
From someone that got their fist tattoo at 47 (yes it's the starman)
Very nice, and well done. Go light on the bell, and the hi-hat in the "intern" easy.
A little strong. But very good!!!!
Dennis
dstrim2000 1 year ago
For God's sake man! I think Neil alone would have a hard enough time keeping precisely in sync with his own material, but you seem to do it flawlessly! If you haven't already, you should REALLY try to find some great players like yourself, and a singer that's as good as Gary, and do a RUSH tribute band. Either way, I'm sending your stuff around on FaceBook to other RUSH fans to see, hear, and admire, and definately haved Subscribed to ya as well. AWESOME PLAYING my good Sir!!!!
chrishooper68 1 year ago
@chrishooper68 Thanks man! I have been playing this song for a long time so keeping it together was not too difficult. And yes, I'm in a Rush tribute band.
Astrotama 1 year ago
Reply to Astrotama -- What's the name of the band? Got any videos on YouTube? And do/have ya ever play/ed around the St. Louis area?
chrishooper68 1 year ago
@Astrotama And why wouldn't you be in a Rush tribute band. Neil would be proud of your efforts. Dude you do a great job. I really mean it. And yes I do play myself. So it's more than just someone impressed. Keep it up brother.
cappellifiore 1 year ago
Great ! I'd like to see your left hand bounce up off the snare. instead of trying to go through the snare and hold it. cool just a tip.
mikepa67 1 year ago
very very good...keep at it and continue with this beautiful craft.
oodrummer 1 year ago
I love 5;15 to 6:22. Unbelievable goddamn yer good
saucyjackattak 1 year ago
you rocked it once again...in the pocket..you are a true drummer bro
willkeil 1 year ago
Wow! One of the most accurate covers on Youtube! I can tell you worked real hard studying this song because all the fills as well as subtleties on the hi-hat were perfect! I applaud you, Astrotama.
CAFanTom 1 year ago
I have been practicing this very song lately. Pretty difficult for me at this time (right harm is taking a beating). But this is great what you showed. I love to watch Neil play, but I really get most out of watching others play as far as really learning the song.
slingerland3g 1 year ago
Nice playing. You know they are playing this song again on their tour this year.
crosxtalk 1 year ago
Flagged as inappropriate. There were no stick spins or flips.
:)
teddy996 1 year ago
Solid groove.
Andragon90 1 year ago
Amazing, you even have the Neil Peart "tick" down (1:15). Have you seen them this tour?
wmpr88 1 year ago
I don't know who the hell you are, but that was VERY well done. Kudos man!
fivepiece 1 year ago
That's damned amazing man! I don't know how you can remember all those fills! That's a long song to remember!
RedStangMan 1 year ago
Dude, I can't even play that good on my air drums! Outstanding! Mad skills bigboy! I spy stuff in the back.
fujihvy 1 year ago
Simply............Unbelievable! Peart, Collins, Pyle, Watts, "Bonzo", White....and YOU!
Damn, if Neil every gets ill on tour, you could fill in. GREAT JOB on a hard but great song.
dls61964 1 year ago
This is one of my all-time fav Rush songs and you did a great job bro!
skeeter2112 1 year ago
Best song on Moving Pictures in my opinion.
Jelsick 1 year ago
ive been a RUSH fan for 30 yrs. and a drummer for the same.
well played, thank you for your efforts. this tour they will play moving pictures in its entirety. i hope you can make it.
keep on rocking.
eman2112 1 year ago
@eman2112 Yes, I have seen them twice on this tour already. Hearing TCE again - I saw them play it on the SIgnals tour - was just way too cool!
Astrotama 1 year ago
Hi man,fantasic playing!How do you work it all out?? ive been trying for literally years have you any tips coz every fill is nailed.Im not to bad at the time/riding sections but the fills..i just can't decipher em' stickings etc.Ps can you record/upload either the weapon or lessons please!!
343434richie 1 year ago
@343434richie Fills: It's not always easy with Neil. Sometimes I have to learn these fills one hit with a stick at the time. There is no magic though. It's a lot of listening and remembering some of the tools that Neil uses over his career. And sometimes, it's just guessing!
Astrotama 1 year ago
@Astrotama thanks for your reply,kinda nice to know you find them difficult too!your patience is outstanding but the love and devotion us rush fans is dare i say biblical! Ps have you seen jamie borden's dvd where he plays through songs from p. waves,m. pics and signals?-its ok but patchy on the explanations.Have you considered doing like a voice over of the pieces explaining time signatures,fill construction/length etc.ps what are the tools you speak ?anyway looking forward to your next upload
343434richie 1 year ago
@343434richie No, I have never seen that video but heard of it. I wish I had the time to do what you mention. But that's a problem for me... I don't play drums more than a few hours a week, if I'm lucky, and now when I do is to practice with my band or learn the songs of our setlist. Oh well. The "tools" are little drum patterns and figures that Neil applies through his career. When you get them once, it's usually easier to understand a fill, etc. next time they comes back in another song...
Astrotama 1 year ago
@Astrotama I hear you on the lack of time-ive spend an hour and more before now just trying to fiqure out the little snare fiqures on the opening to the camera eye-and thete's still 9 min to go! its a very humbling experience but i'll perservere.Here in England Rush tributes are very rare probably for the above reasons-time stand still indeed! keep up the excellent work and i hope you will upload the weapon soon,love that song,the drumming(of course) and alex's solo exquiste-cheers
343434richie 1 year ago
@343434richie
I am no.. by all means... NO drum player but the difference between Neil and the other is that he does not play a "structured" line of drumming... It comes from the inside and THAT can barely imitated. I don't think Neil plans... he just DO!
SOOOOOO... just DO if you got the timing, you'll get the drift just follow it... AND follow what you heart tells you!
That is the way I feel Neil drumming.
shahmatjf 1 year ago
Wow! I dont know what to say! Wow! I have been a Rush fan since I was 15 years old, turn 50 tommorow, and Ive never seen anyone copy the Professor like that. You are truly fantastic and should be on the "Lighted Stage". Good Luck in the future!
coldbloodedfool 1 year ago
You are Very Good, Would be a Rock Star. Apply Yourself
slmdrums 1 year ago
Dude, where have you been hiding? Brilliant cover! Best!!
billandmel 1 year ago
Crackin tune! My favourite Rush song,with all aspects of drum rhythms in one. Topped off by brilliant imitation and timing! Drums tuned to perfection-Fantastico!!
MrMarko65 1 year ago
this is THE track that caused me to become a Rush fan, I havent heard it since my tape screwed up in the late 80s due to excessive playing. My first Rush album and now my latest, reunited at last . Cheers Dude your a starman ;-)
deicidedad 1 year ago
@deicidedad Thanks! Well, I'm an astronomer, yes.... ;) TCE is the first Rush song i ever tried to play on a drumset (I started playing years before that but "discovered" Rush only in 1980 or so). I played it badly I'm sure and promised myself that some day I would be able to play decent versions of those songs. Still trying! ;)
Astrotama 1 year ago
yo astrotama will you be air drumming in Vegas? Ha!
Rohr2112 1 year ago
Amazing, dude, you must be wore out, that's like 10 straight minutes of awesome. Life-long Rush fan, here. First show in 84.
RCAvhstape 1 year ago
Uncanny... loved it.
rDub6832 1 year ago
insane drumset.
griefman 1 year ago
Great job man
mrjefftoyou 1 year ago
WOW! Great job... One of my favourite Rush songs, gives you a close up look at Pearts style. I went to the Bay fest concert in Sarnia 3 weeks ago to see Rush, still havin withdrawls from the rush, your drums helped out, thanks
gillyguy42 1 year ago
i am amazed, you are brilliant. thank you for posting a wonderful video. one of my favourite Rush songs ever and you did a fantastic job of it. i could go on but i'm running out of superlatives,,,, you f*****g rock mate. briliant, brilliant, brilliant.
ElBestia73 1 year ago
2:18 and on i bet you spent some time on that part....very good...
onefugowie 1 year ago
you're the best peart imitator. you saw them on the plains in quebec... i thought you moved to arizona
cinderellamannn 1 year ago
@cinderellamannn I did but I travel to Quebec once a year or so. Going to see them in Vegas in 2 weeks....
Astrotama 1 year ago
@Astrotama I'm seeing them in 4 days on my birthday in Auburn, WA. :]
JacksonHagin 1 year ago
@Astrotama , good with electronics and comp_bs, excellent on the Kit. Go For It
slmdrums 1 year ago
People don't hate me but i respect what this guy is doing 100% but really to copy peart that much to get an entire drumset that's a little nuts don't you think?
brandontylerkaiser 1 year ago
MY HEAD ASSPLODE. YOU ROCK!
andyinsdca 1 year ago
You got your wish! Camera Eye is on the setlist for the Time Machine tour... along with the rest of Moving Pictures. Caught them last week and it was awesome!
vesposito27 1 year ago
the focus is sharp in your basement my friend! Outstanding work on a tough song to master.
niceguytt 1 year ago
I just saw Rush this week in CT, and while they are always awesome, there were some songs that I could tell they hadn't played in a while....like, this one. You give it justice man, and I bow to you....
fyrdog9 1 year ago
What can I say that hasn't already been said. Dude, you rock! sbbytor should write something more original that Rush then chime in. Keep it up.
bugnbeansdad 1 year ago
Watched several of your vids - I been playing drums off and on for over 20 years. You are better than me man. Spot on - rock solid. You make that kit sing!
e4gail 1 year ago
WOW! Great job. Now go write something original and impress us :)
sbbytor 1 year ago
Great job. I'm counting the days to Aug. 9 here in the Bay Area.
BayAreaLen 1 year ago
Dude! Rarely get chills outside of watching the real thing, and this did it. Never seen anyone do it quite like that, considering the 10+ minute marathon of a song. Awesome!
olredeye1 1 year ago
You owned it! Good job!
yickit23 1 year ago
This dude is awesome! Right on the money.
DrummerDave77 1 year ago
Fuck dude you even have the same breathing pattern as Peart. Awesome dude I wish you were my neighbour. I so happy to see Rush still effects the younger generation. And to think I used to think Metallica was the band.....LOL. Ill never forget the day I was listening to Lardz Ulrich doin a solo and I was like "WoW!" and my buddy brother totally slammed him through me a "cassette tape" of Rush and told me to grow up. And ever since that day..Rush Rules!!!. Backstage passes tomorrow ACC Toronto
dinglenutzz 1 year ago 2
@dinglenutzz Thanks! But I'm not of the younger generation... :( I jsut turned 46 and have been a fan for 30 years.... Saw Rush in Quebec City last night. It was UNREAL. Maybe 100 000 people too!
Astrotama 1 year ago
Excellent job, man!!!
mb1065 1 year ago
I'm amazed at how authentic this is. Well done!
herrkaliyuga 1 year ago
Awesome!
gkyy3c 1 year ago
Kudos to you! Very impressed that you would even attempt such an challenge! You nailed it.
PoeJoe8 1 year ago
Awesome job man. Looks like a difficult song to do and you nailed it..
garys1266 1 year ago
Excellent! Is that one of the more difficult Rush songs to master. Seems pretty complicated.
wickedwickedwest 1 year ago
Very good man! Too far away to see you guys, otherwise I'd be there!
jcnnc3 1 year ago
Awsome
rhys2112 1 year ago
lets start a band!!!!!
48HANGER 1 year ago
GO RUSH!!!!!!!!
Squachable 1 year ago
I can only play this song on RB2... lol
amrasmord 1 year ago
Solid cover bro, but put that left hand pinky finger away ;)
603Crawler 1 year ago
It looks like you were using traditional grip on the first part of the song and then you switched to matchbox. If that is true, Why?
heashon2000 1 year ago
@heashon2000 Yup! I have a better control of my rolls and rudiments with traditional grip. I taught myself that way.
Astrotama 1 year ago
Hey what ride do you use, it sounds really nice
Mitosis99 1 year ago
@Mitosis99 All cymbals are Sabian Paragons.
Astrotama 1 year ago
Dead On Dude!!
hafasandiego101 1 year ago
You got skills man...and while RUSH is awesome, you have the chops to go be your own star...Like Geddy said: I'll set my sights on the stars, won't get that far but I'll try anyway...best wishes. -CG
CountGams 1 year ago
Great job on one of my top five all time favorite Rush songs since 1983. Thanks for performing so well on a song that's not played live anymore.
ellaswing 1 year ago
ok, u gonna be Neal's replacemnt soon duuuuude...
jepascualcc 1 year ago
great job dude
steelman6467 1 year ago
You ROCK!!!!!!!!!!
toddevans1 1 year ago
you are awesome kid!!!I wish I would of done this when I first thought of it when I was a teen but i didn't...kids like you are living your dreams I yet may be a dreamer but i enjoy watching talent like you .....rock on....RUSH TRULY RULES
TheErnst1969 1 year ago
Awesome job man you rock ...keep it up!!
ChipperHill 1 year ago
Dude, Ya Nailed it! SWEEEEET!!!! Outstanding Performance! THANKS!!!!
btorsdog 1 year ago
Great job!
joelashleyanaylyn 1 year ago
GOD DAMN DUDE!!! That is awesome. You are a fukin pro!!!
powertrippin1 1 year ago
WOW, bro, thank you.
34tgroan 1 year ago
Excellent job.
Haselsmasher 1 year ago
Good one Bros!
Ultrasteve1969 1 year ago
CAMERA EYE!!! AND JACOBS LADDER!! Time machine tour!!! ahhhh!!!!
xXAWDXx 1 year ago
Yup! I have been waiting to hear TCE again since 1983... About time!!!!
Astrotama 1 year ago
Wicked job dude you rock!!
woody5362 1 year ago
One of the best drumming videos I've seen on this site. Dude, you do the Professor proud. Phenomenal job.
SqueezeThis 1 year ago
Excellent job!! Keep going.
fwudich 1 year ago
You should find some exceptional players and a tribute band tour the US. There are quite a few in Brazil, especially in the Southern third of the country. They are always packing the crowds. There doesn't seem to be much interest in this here in the states.
Pilotace2112 1 year ago