Animals As Leaders: "Song of Solomon" Drum Cover

[Rockyroopam]

fucking awesome !!

[hyrael2]

2:05

[Edobification]

why don't you cover something by tool?

[benanders0n]

@Edobification I was contemplating doing a tool "melody" actually of all my favorite beats/parts. not sure how well it would flow together though so for now its just a maybe.

[TheGooseTavern]

the awkward moment when the guy who made the video has both top comments =/ haven't you done enough makin me feel inferior about my drumming?! ;)

[MetallicOpeth]

odd technique, but awesome nonetheless

[Fuckityfuckify]

they do have odd signatures and rhythmic construction haha

[Stonenot1]

good cover man! this is hard song to learn

[GodAmongstSlaves]

knew there was a reason that your drumming sounded well..

[xblechx120]

Are there seriously people giving you hate on this? Dude, this is one of the most insane covers I've ever seen. Haters gonna hate, potatoes gonna potate.

[CasillasM2112]

Insane cover, great work bro!

[fender7682]

do you like that eq3 reso head? im not sure if i should get the eq3 or the emad...

[benanders0n]

@fender7682 yea, I've never had good experiences with emad. I'd go for the eq3

[fender7682]

@benanders0n okay cool thanks man.. great cover btw

[Empiretotalfan]

insane, respect. ur a beast

[Batoo21]

impressed. respect dude.

[9Coronas]

DUDE WHAT THE FUCK. THIS WAS NUTS.

[KiefKiefKiefKief]

Dude as soon as I saw that you were doing an Animals as Leaders cover, I knew some serious shit was going down. NOT DISAPPOINTED - this is fucking awesome.

[montanh08]

FUCK WHAT EVERYONE SAYS...this was a great cover...not that noone can cover it...its that you can play within the realms of whats was originally created and you did it...live or not i would thought you were navene himself

[benanders0n]

@montanh08 thank you!

[MrInjusticeforall]

I've watched a lot of drum overs on youtube and this has to be one of the best I've ever seen! Well done, so tight!

[EclipseGTFan]

This is seriously the best Animals As Leaders drum cover I have ever seen , I'm pretty sure Navene would be shock to listen to this , its so perfect , good cover bro , but what do you mean the drums were programmed?

[laleyendadeltaco]

@EclipseGTFan the drums on the record arent played by someone, misha of periphery programed them

[OfMiceAndMandrew]

@EclipseGTFan Basically they were made by a computer. No one actually tracked the drums on a proper kit

[MarcBlvd]

Top notch cover

[108MCruz]

who cares if the song has programmed drum beats going on? the fact that this guy can play in time with them is proof that humanity is taking music further..let the haters hate

[Ileikdrumzz]

They weren't written by periphery they were written by the main guitarist, misha mansoor, and turns out Matt halpern was actually going to be AAL''s drummer but misha asked Matt to replace Travis orbin

[ipguitar]

Hey man, I give you props insane cover, what is the time signature out of curiousity, It feels like it changes, but I was wondering at least the predominant one, I can't count it right

[benanders0n]

@ipguitar I'm not sure, I slowed it down in pro tools to 145 and learned it that way...it's 170 up to speed

[ipguitar]

@benanders0n Alright man, thanks!

[sixstringking128]

Just to clarify these drums were written by bulb (periphery) and were in fact programmed. Navene however, plays them live obviously. Just to clear up the whole "cover" thing. This is an awesome cover and a very difficult song to play....props

[WORMED3]

Fuckin' Bad-Ass Dude.

[matvelilla]

drums were programed

[infirmusisdrums]

awesome job bro.. really impressive..:) and definitely your cymbals sound fucking awesome!! 

[floukk]

many people thought that AAL's songs are impossible to cover.... you prooved that they are wrong! You - are - AWSOME!!

[inventtrey]

What a badass motherfucker.

[MET4LM4STER666]

freaking awesome man! :D

[Ikhebhongermattie]

IMPOSSIBRUU!

[drummersailorman1]

He completely and utterly nailed this song. snm.

[HideousKneeGrows]

The fact that the camera shakes with the kick really adds an intense quality to the video. Very well done.

[TechnicallyHardcore]

Disliked cause I was jelly. Re-Liked cause it was amazing.

[SorayaAAL]

Mate sent me a link of your Skrillex cover. Found a cover of my fave AAL song. Your accuracy is RIDONKULOUS.

[AboutSelix]

Animals as leaders is an uncoverable band. Sorry

[benanders0n]

@AboutSelix I'm pretty sure the drums on this song were programmed, so any person that learns this would be "covering" it in a way. I just tried to stick to the CD programming rather than improv off it like Navene does (which is awesome).

[AboutSelix]

@benanders0n Animals as leaders drummer is very good , but i agree with you .. some part are just Unplayable .. x)

[Level80irl]

@AboutSelix he actually nailed it

[hskaggs94]

@benanders0n just read an interview on him, he programs about 60% of the drums. and if i may so so myself sir, bang up fucking job. keep on keepin on. \m/

[FearAbsence]

@benanders0n If i'm not wrong, Periphery's drummer, Matt Halpern, recorded the drums on this album

[Killtrox92]

@FearAbsence it was actually Misha Mansoor and Tosin who did the entire album, Tosin did the guitars and production, and Misha did the rest, and it was a drum machine

[xomegaweapon1987x]

@benanders0n not programmed mate , seen it live the drummer is just a monster

[benanders0n]

@xomegaweapon1987x I've seen it live as well...and he is, but the drums on the album were in fact programmed.

[Wiian95]

@benanders0n Though some were actually recorded by Matt Halpern of Periphery on the first album, and some were programmed by Misha. If you go on Matt's youtube channel (HELLPERN) you can see him do practice runs of AAL songs.

[ipguitar]

@xomegaweapon1987x Yeah, drums were programmed on album Misha "Bulb" helped Tosin record it and mix and such then Tosin got all the band members together

[drummerboii15]

@xomegaweapon1987x Drums were programmed by Matt Halpern of Periphery.

[ComfyNumb1989]

@drummerboii15 Actually, they were programmed by Misha Mansoor of Periphery, Who produced/co-wrote Animals As Leaders' entire debut album. :)

[Metalmachine18]

@AboutSelix In that one statement you proved your an idiot who doesn't know what their talking about

[AboutSelix]

@Metalmachine18 i don't speak english and understand maybe 50% of what your saying . so stop name everyone has an idiot and go eat a Twelfth Night cake

[RunLikeAFox]

@AboutSelix Just curious...what exactly is a twelfth night cake?

[mejbeavs]

@AboutSelix /watch?v=yigSAYrwluA

[Twithisrad]

@AboutSelix Their first album is all programmed, and written by a guitar player. Which is also akin to Chimp Spanner, Veil of Mayas first album, and The Faceless' first album. This dude did a damn good job.

[Nissan1973]

@AboutSelix /watch?v=gmJwZOn5BgE

[PROtheJOHNis]

No offense man, but the snare sounds kind of gross in my opinion. But on a good note I do think this is an amazing cover.

[ryanpavlovic]

Your killing me man. Spot on!



[TheDrummerKick2]

From behind you look like Tosh.0 haha

[Level80irl]

@TheDrummerKick2 yea you would know what he looks from behind , wouldnt ya

[blaztradiouz666]

THIS IS... RELY AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!

[jeffdrummer]

good job drummer !!!! AAL rules!!!!

[japon4eg]

impossible cover!

[hubbadubchub]

All of AAL's songs are pretty savage. Huge props getting it down man :) I would never even attempt one of their songs! If you're ever looking for some more songs to cover you should check out some of Pianos Become the Teeth. Most of their songs usually have pretty spastic drumming but still very cool to listen to and fun to play.

[matt10315]

holy shit

[TheBilton123]

Hey can you do a song by The Mars Volta, Goliath or something. I think it would be interesting to try and get but would love to see you pull it off

[Shutthefuckup1402]

BADASS !!

Dedication and talent men, good job!

[VikingMiguel]

Holy shit...

[daCorasla]

That is talent + a lot of hard work in action! Awesome cover man! Mad respect!

[DowOoRo]

FLAWLESS VICTORY !

[hartles99him]

I was just turned to this from a facebook friend, This is awesome...love the odd time signatures. great work and incredible drumming

[FakeAndGay666]

Great job!!

[Neif3l]

That was absolutely perfect. 

[PKAmarks56]

fuck. yes...

[MEINLdrumjoc52]

AAL is so sexy ha

[EagleARMZ]

wow! thats amazing. How long have you been drumming?

[anisleateher]

very well done, man

[pcruz112295]

start of at 00:10 and was rapid fire arms go off

[kmaraj6]

i watched your light cover and then i watched this, it's awesome to see how much you've improved! really great job man

[tbcslayer]

wow. im gonna sub right now.

[davebo1324mi]

dude, lets start a band?

[MedicationMarvin]

great cover dude! but that snare has got to be fixed. sounds like a clap it's out of phase or something.

[theskateboardt619]

holy crap

[DoughBoy112196]

All i half to say is...

FUCK COBUS

[PBALLERAZ]

lulz there's a handprint on the right crash

[Kold33]

You should definitely get more views, and not just for this cover, your other covers/interpretations are equally good. I'm gonna linked you heavily. The new year is promising for you and for us viewers.

[Ch1ckenKatsu]

beautiful drum kit.

[csl316]

Nice, dude. Probably my favorite off the album, and you nailed it. Good stuff!

[MrJLCarrigg]

Great stuff dude

[EatSleepGrow]

What the fuck. One of the sickest covers ever.

[ThatScottKid93]

This is STUPID GOOD. Great cover!

[smellsliketeenidiot]

i see you have dw's! i have dw's as well but i cant quite adjust them in a way where it doesnt feel like im running under water playing them, any tips?

[benanders0n]

@smellsliketeenidiot I just get the springs as tight as possible! still even a little too hard to feel for my taste but if I have enough kick in my in-ears or wedge then its great!

[bcoklay]

@smellsliketeenidiot have you tried adjusting the footboard angle? I've played around with them on my 5000; went from the highest setting to the lowest setting..i currently have them on the lowest angle and it feels great...also put beater weights on them but place them as close to the cam as they can possibly go...hopefully this helps

[drumsrule786]

@smellsliketeenidiot Get new beaters for it. I have a 7002 double pedal and after I put lighter beaters on it the thing flies!

[JerryBeatFreak]

@smellsliketeenidiot Try changing the beaters. They're really heavy.

[scottydo008]

Only 2000 plus views?? bullshit. I call bullshit. Great cover man def. amazing!

[dana52484]

Good technique, cool visuals!

[SintheticEmpire]

fuck...



[thekrunchyking]

I don't know how the fuck you did the part at 2 minutes...

[mcufre]

fuck you dude, you're just too awesome XD

[Andrewhaut]

Amazing cover. Beautifully set up kit. amazing recording. good mix. in all, amazing video. you have one more subscriber right here :)

[blastbeatmark]

this is probably one of the only two good aal drum covers out there

[whitebutton5567]

Damn, anyone who can correctly drum to this is pretty amazing to me because all of the drums on that album were programmed. While it is possible it takes some definite dedication which you very obviously have. One question, did you trigger your snare head to get it to sound like that or just tuned it to that?

[benanders0n]

@whitebutton5567 thank you! that's just how my snare is tuned..no triggers or anything

[theflavasava2]

DOPE!

[zsakfosh]

nice socks :D

[PBALLERAZ]

What kind of drum heads do you prefer to use for recording and live shows? Also how do you like the Z3s, I want to upgrade to A customs but they're pretty expensive.

[benanders0n]

@PBALLERAZ I used to be ALL about evans coated g2's, however I got a set of clear emperor heads for my toms and a black x snare head for recording awhile back and loved it (heads in this vid), along with a superkick 2 for the batter side kick head. they hold up live too so that's what I would recommend. I like the z3's a lot actually! still use a custom for my hats and ride cause they hold up, but Im very happy with my 18/19 z3 crashes :)

[CrawfordDrummer]

This is great man, I'm glad I discovered you. I subscribed to u on this video and light and I didnt even realize you were the same person haha

[PerniciousP]

Unreal dude! Would you ever be down to cover some Blink?

[Oli4drums]

Incredible. Just incredible!

[mrmurder1510]

top notch

[Wade0Nixon]

nuts as always... what is ur kit man??

[benanders0n]

@Wade0Nixon thanks man! diggin the zelda cover btw. its a Pearl Reference kit with a Pearl Steve Ferrone Sig. Series main snare and a 3x13 side brass piccolo. kick: 22x20, rack tom: 10x9, left floor:14x14, right floor: 16x16. Zildjian cymbals (except for the small gc bin china), dw 9000 pedal and vic firth extreme 5b woodtip sticks. multitracked with samson q series mics through a 16 channel studio live mixer firewire out into protools 9.

[Wade0Nixon]

@benanders0n

Ah a Pearl Reference, that makes complete sense because it sounds the fucking business! Dude you have skills to pay the bills

[HarrisonLinton]

Always beastin! Great job Ben!

[thetruthofyourliar]

freakin sick man!

[xpertdrumr]

amazing.

[dncaruanadrum]

Everything you do is mind boggling!

[dncaruanadrum]

Everything you do is mind boggling!

[WHFdrummer]

great stuff! good job!

[matman142]

these time signatures make my head want to explode :o

[xnormanraganx]

I was watching your video of Back Burner and it led me to this video. You are an incredible drummer.

[TheDevilPlaysDrums]

This is amazing, are you secretly Navene Koperweis?