Rush "Where's My thing?": Drums!

[gungaddin]

Excellent work! Neil really threw the kitchen sink into this one and you nailed it! Well done :-)

[TheJeremyFhill]

kick ass man, im a major peart fan, have a rep set as well, you make it look to damn easy :) awesome videos man

[marypal64]

That is my favorite RUSH instrumental (except for La Villa!!) and you nailed it baby!!!

[YManCyberDude]

Nicely done ole chap . . . .

[ThePsychicSasquatch]

You are my favorite Rush drummer. You listen to the details and play with the right feel. I applaud you.

[Astrotama]

@ThePsychicSasquatch Thank you!

[twf1234]

You are completely amazing - listening you play drums to this, my favorite song from my favorite band, gave me chills. Congrats on nailing beat for beat one of the greatest drummers ever. Please keep posting more!

[ferchock]

Those three seconds between 2:44 and 2:47 are pure gold!! Have you tried to practice Freddy Grubber's technique, which was adopted by Neil? I'm not talking about the traditional grip, but the energy saving and circular motions stuff... By the way this, in my opinion this is one of the best covers you've published here!!! I love it..

[Astrotama]

@ferchock Thanks! Well, to be honest, I just play the way I play. ;) If you look at old videos of Rush, you can see that Neil is playing in a very linear fashion, in particular on the ride. Now, it's very different for sure. In my case, I was exposed to all kind of music when I started - before I ever heard of Rush - and I think it helped me developing a "circular" approach early. It's an important concept, though. A lot happen to the pulse between strokes. Bonham, Porcaro ... understood that.

[ferchock]

@Astrotama Thanks for answering, keep it up!!

[Tonehook]

Wow...spectacular! The snare rolls were so perfect! A pleasure to watch

[leftrickenbacker]

2 dislikes.....tonedeaf justin beiber idiots...what do you dislike? IDIOTS!

[brianmann01]

You pulled that off about as good as one can. Neil has these signature fills he does and they are hard to duplicate. excellent playing bro.

[johanzikri]

great job bro,but give bit more flow.anyway nice drumming

[dkofva]

I would love to hear or rather I would invite others to challenge themselves by re-vamping the parts on the tracks accompanying the cd's and use people like Peart as a point of departure (P.O.D.) and give some creative boost to the musicians following us. The younger ones; up and coming. Try to be creative as possible with the greatest amount of groove and timing and verve and wit. Imagine Simon Phillips sitting in with Rush or Steve Smith or Vinnie Colaiuta or your mother! Ha! Try it...Serious

[rtorresfernandez]

you are good, really good. My respects!

[Abasuto]

One of my favorite Rush toons and you have done it justice. Great job !!!

[N8lively]

GREAT JOB!!! that is some awesome work!

[waterbottle135]

Your craiszy!

[animatemusic]

great feeling !

[jasman71]

one of my fave instrumentals of theirs, you nailed it sir :)

I must admit that I preferred Neil's earlier set-ups, with the ride further around, I found a lot of things easier to play that way, there was a kind of 'logic' to it, but hey what matters is the playing, and both Neil and you excel in that department! Well done.

[BoomBaYaYa]

I could play these drums in my sleep (and only there), vnj as usual.

[justplanecrazy3d]

You are very good !!!!!

[Tama12pc]

Awesome dude... nailed it!

[dvandlp]

Excellent job. It's not easy trying to emulate the professor.

[Sprocketboy84]

YOU GO BOY!!! Dude that was impressive. I don't play drums bout the best for me is air drums lol but I love this song and yes probably one of Neils complex peices and to me you were spot on bother!!!

[AlSlark]

WoW! I'm impressed, That's almost note for note, I'm learning this song and going over the tabs, one tough nut to crack, you've got those fills down!!!

[Astrotama]

Thanks man! Yes, this one took me a while... I had to study the fills like one stick at the time! It's also a good exercise for the wrists... ;) I found some old amateur videos on YT as well where you can see Neil playing this song; those helped. Good luck with it!

[metalfiend124]

@Astrotama Fantastic, one of my favorite rush instrumentals and songs, too. Thanks for sharing, please make more. Is this a maple tama or birch? The sound quality is great too. You did a great job.

[drums4lifepeart]

this one is just so amazing! u rock! i got to ask though, why not have the cymbal infront of you on the bass drum like neil?

[marypal64]

My all time favorite instrumental by Rush, as far as I can see, you nailed it perfectly!!

[marypal64]

This song has always been my favorite instrumental!! As far as I can see-you nailed it!!! Great job!!!

[jeef20]

one of my fav instrumentals, nicely done.

[rays2112]

Wow the toms on your Tama set sound amazing! Similar to Neil's old Ludwigs. (Great job as always!)

[drumnutz70]

Great job!!! all that crazy work Mr NP puts in his work, and all you missed was a cymbal hit at 3:05!!! Outstanding job Bro!!! Keep up the good work!!!

[brianzamboni]

You're a Fricken' MadMan!!!

[ollieskins]

Another excellent job! This is one of many on a long  'must learn' list. Congrats!

[PuckRocker43]

Another fanbloodytastic performance. Great tune. No...YYZ is, and will always be, Rush's best instrumental, but Where's My Thing rates very highly among showcases of musicianship...Hell, its Rush, fer cryin out loud lol. Once again, cheers, mate (Y)

[MikeMoneyMiami]

finally one they havent blocked

[harrybrandy]

jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees­us

fuckin'brilliant, hey!

[RWDixon8r]

Amazing!

[ellroyblues72]

Dare I say....? Their best instrumental???? GREAT JOB

[JelloJames16]

Indeed. It destroys YYZ.

[ellroyblues72]

under rated Rush instrumental, GREAT JOB!!!!!!!

[drumdead]

boner. for sure.

[dertrommler54]

You are awesome, man. Great fuckin' ear and even better hands. I bow before a true master of the Peartian arts...

[berylman]

I randomly found this and think it's great.

Really good stuff dude, keep it up.

[FungoLingo]

Awesome job!! Just one recommendation, because the quarter note groove on the hi-hat from 1:07-1:21 (and later again in the song) seems to be giving you a bit of trouble. Keep in mind, the groove is on the upbeat. It's a strange Peart-ism, because he is not actually playing on the upbeat. But he creates the groove with the space between notes. Try simply listening to the song and counting 1-&-2-&, etc. w/ the empahsis on the &. Also, try for more of a flam stroke on the snare on the 2 and 4.

[LeeSilver77]

What are you talking about? That's exactly how it is on the record.

[leodragonfire]

Ok....quit rubbing it in!!!! VERY IMPRESSIVE!! You have worked hard on ALL of these and I for one APPRECIATE it!! Thank you!

[xrealaxis]

VERY GOOD!!!! dude... not a beat out of place!!! im astounded... i know this song is a ball buster on all three instruments... i know it on bass. very good job man... you nailed some of my favorite parts.

[DarkYuOminae]

you`re awsome man.... =)

[Astrotama]

Thank you!

[DBK4567]

You Rock!! I could sit and watch you all day. I mean this in all seriousness. You could tour as a Rush Tribute band and do very well.

[ElliottPurser]

Starts at 1:34, adding to my previous comment

[ElliottPurser]

some one please tell what those tom kidan things are on his left that are in all the rush songs, i think they have transparent skins?!

[dman2332]

Wow!!! That was very well done. You are my favorite "Rush cover drummer." You truly are talented at your craft.

[Astrotama]

Thank you for watching!

[Photobyke]

Ha ha. You faded out just before the end so we didn't have to see you falling off your chair with exhaustion!

Really superb playing. That's just fantastic!

[freddyabc123]

Of your 1000000 hits, I'll bet I account for about 1000! I love watching you, but more importantly, you're helping me figure out some of Neil's tougher stuff. How about mounting your camera above your kit so we fellow RUSH drummers can get a bird's eye view? That would be fantastic for us drummers that are taking advantage of your skill and learning from you! Keep on rock'n to RUSH...you are by far the best RUSH cover drummer I've ever seen.

[Astrotama]

Thank you so much. If I ever start doing these videos again, I will try my best to get a better angle with the camera (with this size of a kit, space is tight to put anything else around it!). But at the moment, I'm done with YT since they are removing my videos one by one....

[ihatebobsaget1989]

what ride cymbal?

[Astrotama]

All cymbals are Sabian Paragon.

[RigoStar]

Still not perfect?

It looks pretty perfect for me!

Amazin!

[TheMaskedAxeman]

I just did a cover of this song and I want to know if I can use this version of you in a collaboration with my version together.

Nice job !!!

[driven43]

that looks tough. nice job!!

[DrumBum561]

what snare drum is that

[Astrotama]

Starclassic Performer 5.5 x 14, birch shell. Evans Genera Dry head.

[airtanker1]

Where's My Thing and Leave That Thing Alone are just a few of my all time Rush Instumental favs, you definitly have the song down pretty good, and yes it is a very difficult song to play....WELL DONE

[LedZepGodsmack]

Right on the money! You make it look so easy. Great song. I've always liked Rush's instrumentals. I'm a beginning drummer myself. Watching your performances make it easier for me to see how it is done correctly. Thanks for the videos. Rock on!

[biped19]

Astrotama is aces. Keep the RUSH surging bro. Peace.

[drunkattheparty]

another great cover! keep it going, what are you going to do when you complete the rush catolouge?

[MJMPproductions]

fucking incredible

[vihiclefilmmaker]

big drumkit, good drummer, all is good!!! A_A

[Astrotama]

[Some people say Big drummer too... ;]

[heyyodave1]

Best one I've seen yet . ROCK ON MAN!!!!

[dropehe]

well theres only one word to describe your work sir "amazing" im in awe at your accuracy!! exact timing aswell!! mr peart will be very proud of you, well done bro.

[PalokkaBoy]

you sir, are a god. You really know how to play those drums! Watching you relly helps me to learn those songs! Keep playing those kettles!!

[Astrotama]

Thank you... and keep watching! :) [And no, I'm not a God. The God is the one who created these songs in the first place... ;) ]

[thedrummer141414]

could u post a video on how to tune ur drums i cant hit mine as hard as normal because i get a bad ring if i do

[Astrotama]

Well, there is already lots of info out there for tuning... Drums *should* ring and not sound like dead cardboard. But, tuning is critical in order to be able to extract the right pitch and attack while not being buried under the overtones. There is no magic; it's hard work and lots of experimenting. I still try different things all the time, including different heads, tension for the bottom head, etc. It's also tougher with more drums, just to have them sounding as a nice ensemble. Good luck!

[fatpatti3]

holy crap your crazy

[PragueMeddler]

One word: Bravo.

And a few more: You really blew me away. Seldom do I see anyone who can pull off Peart's things and make it look like he knows what he's doing. It's great, man. Keep it up!

[Astrotama]

Thank you!

[thedrummer141414]

man how r u not in some super famous band like rush u could be no doubt

[Astrotama]

Hehe. Well, I choose another path.... But, I'm still young (at least in spirit!!) so who knows.... ;)

[lavafishband]

Wow man, another awesome performance, one which other "youtube drummers" wouldn't dare touch! Keep up the great work man!

[beatsdddx]

Your the best ASTROTAMA!Have not heard this tune in a while!Theres a ton of drumming in this tune

you did one hell of a job!How do you go about learning a song can you give a little detail step by step! Your timing is 2nd to none!

You can sit in for Peart anytime!

mr hsuR

[Astrotama]

Thanks! How I learn song: Listening and visualizing the drumming in my head. I start simple, never with the details. Hi-hat here, ride there... Than a bit more on the details: cymbals work ? ghost notes? dynamics? Than finally, the details: fills: what toms? sticking? accents? All these steps sometimes are done without even touching the kit. When I sit down, I already have a good idea on what to play. And, let your brain assimilate the song. Practice, rest, and magic then happens: you nail it!

[kaminskydan]

Nicely done...that's all I have to and can say!!!

[redhero4]

Man this song is awesome, you pulled it off great!

[sucubaia]

Fera! Muito bom! Sou fâ de bateria, mesmo não sabendo tocar! Nota 10!!! Aqui Brasília-DF-Brasil

[RabidGrif]

Do I See A Picture Of Neil Peart Behind The Kit?

I Think I Do =].

[Astrotama]

Yes, in fact they are many many Neil pictures in that room.... I writing from my office in town right now with also a picture of Neil in my bookcase.... Inspiration everywhere from the Prof!

[blackrocker1]

I'm 38 and guys like you keep the fire of rock burning in me! You massively rock! Could you be the next "Prof at the Drum Kit?" And this is from one of my favorite Rush albums, too! I'm a subscriber as of today! Thanks a million!

[Astrotama]

Thanks to you! No, I'm not the next "Prof at the drum kit"... ;) I'm just a "Prof at the telescope!". Hehe!

[britrushfan]

I have been a Rush fan for over 22 years now, having seen them over here on their last 4 tours. All I can say is thankyou for bringing back some great memories! Truely amazing playing. You must get so many requests but I do love the Weapon off Signals I have heard it is ment to be quite hard to play is this true?! Keep em coming they are fantastic!!

[Astrotama]

Thank you! I love "The Weapon". Will try to do it some day. This is not an easy song at all. A lot of subtle things in that one and you need good wrists! The beat with the left hand is in fact easy but some other parts in the song are not at all...Stay tuned!

[laveen08]

You dont know it but we jam together every day for two hours. I try to play along on bass.Your a great help to me.

[tarikghi]

good playing. Keep your left pinky on the stick .

[jamm58]

U R one Unique Ive Seen Alot Of Drummers but I have Yet To See Someone Cover Niel Peart So Flawlessly Of Course I Live In NC Wis But There is a bunch of talent here nice job Do like Queensryche Drummer Scott Rockinfield ??

[thatinoguy]

sweet....diggin' on the bells n' chimes...and the fact that someone else appreciates.."where's my thing"...great kit...just went shoppin' for a new one....wish me luck!.....peace

[Bronfra]

My favorite video of all you have uploaded, 5 stars, you're the greatest drummer here in youtube. This is one of my favorites Rush songs. Roll the bones, great album.

I whis you could play La villa Strangiato.

[Astrotama]

Thanks! Some day, I'll do LVS...

[pacitama]

It seems you have a fan club! (Including me!)

Great effort as always....

What's next??

[Astrotama]

Thanks! Not sure... the list of requests is very long... ;)

[rushringleader]

Good Job. You should try Leave That Thing Alone, great follow-up to Where's My Thing?

[Astrotama]

Thanks! I've practiced Leave That Thing Alone a lot in the past... It would indeed be fun... ;)

[MichaelG1V]

That was pretty awesome - flawless!

hey do you think you could post Hot for Teacher?

[ShadowOfMen]

definetly your best vid so fa. im a big neil peart fan myself and its so amazing to see someone who can aculy pull off a great cove. keep posting and plz do someting like leave that thing alone

[bachyutt]

Again, great job!! (please play best I can)

[stickks]

Awsome! I never would have thought of this tune, and comepletely forgot how good it was! Great instrumental! IM pretty sure it was nominated for a grammy the year it came out but it lost out to Eric Johnson....

[Bassist172112]

Sounded perfect to me. but im only a beginner drummer now. lol great job man

[tenplex]

As much as I love the stuff you've played before, I feel this is your strongest drumming to date. Good job.