Hey man I've seen some of your stuff before. This one was great... I love's me some Neil! Happy New Year! Keep it up! By the way. I've got the same Electronic Set! This thing is a blast!
Truly fantastic. I mean really fucking awesome. You make me love Rush even more and I didn't think I could. How can something so complex sound so damn good?
Nice dude, but the way you move you're body definitely suggests hard rock and metal when you drum. It's a bit funky to watch you play a song like Red Barchetta or Tom Sawyer.
great playing man not exactly what neil does but still a pretty good rendition. I love your work. you should do way more of the professors work. definately proves your talent more than playing metallica and slipknot. but wonderful job man.
Your best cover hands down! why don't you cover more Neil Peart madness! Well you totally rock! Keep em amazin vids comin! GOD! YOU'RE TOTALLY AMAZIN!
One musician to another... One of 17 years of experience I might add... Simply Fucking Amazing, Dude. I would love to Rock some of the songs with you. You kick ass. Holy fuckin shit bro
This guy's a great drummer and should be in a band, have a record deal and be touring, but thanks to illegal downloading and file sharing the music industry is almost dead, there's no money for record companies to make from C.D sales, and new bands and great players like this guy have now got almost no chance of getting anywhere. The fans file share and download can thank themselves for this mess....well done..!!!
I think you've got it wrong. The record industry is quite thriving and not "almost dead". They still make about 70% of the money from CD sales, while the artists are getting about 10%. The only "mess" that actually exists is the one that the record companies made by exploiting their artists.
bro your so smooth.....your fills and sense of timing is second to none what i love about you is some musicians are so technical to the point of them being robots but you can tell you have passion and heart and i will take that any day over exact note for note....class job
The was very entertaining to watch. Red Barchetta has got to be my alltime favorite Rush tune. You nailed it, dude! Do you play along to the album track, or is the audio track added separately to your live video? Just curious because I want to start posting some vids of my own. Great playing again and will check out more of your stuff.
I must have seen this vid a 100 times by by now... and i still love it... but question what happened to your myspace account... it just suddenly vanished from the face of the earth...
Neil would indeed be proud.....this guy is good. Ive seen him do queensryche as well and didnt miss a beat. Well done, Smith.....you brought a tear to my eye on this so favorite of my songs
Very cool, Ive been looking at your other tunes, and this one struck me the most, just because Im a huge RUSH fan. I think Neil would be proud to see this clip. You do any Dream Theater?
Fuckin awesome bro, this song on headphones full blast will get anyone moving. Not only is neil pert the most brilliant drummer out there, he also wrote most of rush's songs. Tip my hat to you machine gun!
I want to learn red barchetta on drums and i was wondering if anyone knows what symbols and toms and things i need to play it. If you do please pm me and tell me.
simply amazing!...the do the best red barchetta cover work on youtube, i would like to see you take a shot at (THE WEAPON) my favotite by rush, hit that one and you are the best..hands down!
Dude, this is one of the hardest songs to transcript out there. I did Tom Sawyer in two days, and I've been working on this one for about four months.
You simply nailed that song!! You're a little more muscular than Neil and you need that african beanie he wears, and you could fill in for him on tour hehe!!
In the pocket dude! Not an easy song to play!
jesseroman3 10 months ago
You're so concentrated, and yet you play naturally.
felipelso 10 months ago
The Incredible Hulk on drums! Good playing bro!
1701mcfly 1 year ago
ive been learning this song, I thought I was pretty good but damn. You rock dude! Your sense of time and natural musicianship are amazing.
wortis1 1 year ago
Great cover. But you should improve one thing, ...... Gods don't show emotions.:)
scarsontable 1 year ago
ur amazing i lie ur drume , nd i have drume i drummer just like u everyday i learn it by new music :)
ThreeKhalilVideo 1 year ago
man, you're a machine gun.
Aehro 1 year ago
great drumming you know your shit good, and Neil Peart drumming ain't easy so
keep it up you got it man .
monolocoful 1 year ago
Very nice. Looks like such fun.
humanills 1 year ago
Awesome.
krsfromprp 1 year ago
Magic.., I can usualy pick a fault with anyone, but you own this song...
Like Danzig with talent on the drums, lol.
YOU ROCK!
popceed 1 year ago
This is awesome!
herbh00ser 1 year ago
hell yes, man! you should post more of these!
soupsmoke 2 years ago
you should do inside the fire by disturbed
john82108 2 years ago
Hey man I've seen some of your stuff before. This one was great... I love's me some Neil! Happy New Year! Keep it up! By the way. I've got the same Electronic Set! This thing is a blast!
SuperBarski 2 years ago
Great cover. Not a lot of guys can cover Neil Peart very well like this. Great song choice to cover as well.
MyRanchMyRules 2 years ago
I like the improve you made with the bell! holy crap you are really amazing.
I liked your Aenema cover too! :)
gaelyn666 2 years ago
lol...I never would have thought you would have done this song....LOL cuz you are like RAAAR!!!! doing all those metal songs ....lol
TheSubdivisions 2 years ago
Thats the best cover ever! Your an awesome drummer man!
Muton0 2 years ago
You drum like I do......you feel it inside....awesome job dude!!!!!!
knighthawk86855 2 years ago
I agree with the person below me, do a parkway drive cover! that would be buttery! and you are a god damn good drummer
SteveErwinMH 2 years ago
Haha the lights add a nice touch lol.
And great job on playing one of my favorite songs ever :)
It would be awesome if you did a Parkway drive cover or if not at least check them out they're badass.
Cheers.
ATRisepic 2 years ago
you put a lot of feeling into all of your playing dude. nice.
PinoyBoy800 2 years ago
That was the most powerful thing I ever saw. i dont ever post on youtube, but that was outstanding. Dont ever stop playing.
mafghine 2 years ago
INCREDIBLE!
krsfromprp 2 years ago
you're really cool dude!
WantNoBeef 2 years ago
Your precision and fury are incredible. You could very easily do a note-for-note cover of this song.
Very well done.
PolysaturatedFat 2 years ago
extraordinary. 5 stars!
theanimalusa 2 years ago
Good job, but try popping your wrists more
ausername2008 3 years ago
Fuck Off!
yomomsboyfriend 2 years ago
At last a drummer who mistreats his skins
like uncle Neil.
Well played, and keep on tearing it up.
harrybrandy 3 years ago
well said
IronXXXMaiden1 2 years ago
the next Neil Peart :)
dalar48 3 years ago
wow now u do rush. how much better can it get
80smetalchild 3 years ago
you are absoulutly amazing!
hockeyforlyfe 3 years ago
wow, you kicked the shit out of this song, and i mean you fucking rule
deerocks13 3 years ago
Truly fantastic. I mean really fucking awesome. You make me love Rush even more and I didn't think I could. How can something so complex sound so damn good?
F027809 3 years ago
sucks they pulled the pantera one cowboys from hell was my fav this guy did anywho still very sweet peace
l3monhead65 3 years ago
Beat the HELL out of it! Great clip!
rwgain02 3 years ago
Awesome one!
bigbird2523 3 years ago
Neil Pert is better...well becuz he is neil pert..
xxcoop3rxx 3 years ago
this song and cover are fucking awesome
theownman 3 years ago
This is what Rush would be like if they were heavy metal. lol. Great cover man
foundationagain 3 years ago
Great job man! All I need to say is put more Rush! You've only got two on your deal.
ThreeKhalilVideo 3 years ago
Sweet very nice
l3monhead65 3 years ago
Great!!!!!!!!
TOOLDRUMMER110 3 years ago
average at best
twinstickpete 3 years ago
intense shit... 5 stars
Gundamwingex 3 years ago
Do your sticks fly out of your hands alot?
amodestmousefan 3 years ago
Nice dude, but the way you move you're body definitely suggests hard rock and metal when you drum. It's a bit funky to watch you play a song like Red Barchetta or Tom Sawyer.
Or maybe I'm just weird o.O
Kegozen 3 years ago
GREAT JOB. Your drumming is excellent. The only issue I see is that you are a little skinny and should probably start working out.
Kidding aside...awesome drumming!
tacticaltradecraft 3 years ago
You should do Cygnus X-1. I wanna see that.
hoogelex 3 years ago
awesome job man 5 stars
martialfan36 3 years ago
great playing man not exactly what neil does but still a pretty good rendition. I love your work. you should do way more of the professors work. definately proves your talent more than playing metallica and slipknot. but wonderful job man.
sprague1337 3 years ago
If you read his profile, he said he is not exactly trying to copy the drummer's style.
He tries to add his own.
Kegozen 3 years ago
U rule Smith!!Nice Work. Max (Italy)
neverwinter14 3 years ago
Your best cover hands down! why don't you cover more Neil Peart madness! Well you totally rock! Keep em amazin vids comin! GOD! YOU'RE TOTALLY AMAZIN!
22edp 3 years ago
This video deserves more credit. This style can be much harder than metal...messing up is way more obvious.
Shortyrider3 3 years ago
One musician to another... One of 17 years of experience I might add... Simply Fucking Amazing, Dude. I would love to Rock some of the songs with you. You kick ass. Holy fuckin shit bro
newavehaircut 3 years ago
k now heres a song! that is amazing, and looks hard as hell on drums sure is on guitar.So its gotta BE on drums!:),NICE MAN 5 STARS FOR SURE!=]
GuitarManRush 3 years ago
you'd make neal peart proud
Zackrox15 3 years ago
I LOVE this video - AWESOME song/playing! I'm gonna add this to the playlist!
rekrap1963 3 years ago
you should do the trees too
blacksabbath0909 3 years ago
amazing cover, youre a great drummer, and rush is a great band
blacksabbath0909 3 years ago
just brillant as hell,nobody could play this better,great job i love this song!!!
martialfan36 3 years ago
This guy's a great drummer and should be in a band, have a record deal and be touring, but thanks to illegal downloading and file sharing the music industry is almost dead, there's no money for record companies to make from C.D sales, and new bands and great players like this guy have now got almost no chance of getting anywhere. The fans file share and download can thank themselves for this mess....well done..!!!
Rokket 3 years ago
I think you've got it wrong. The record industry is quite thriving and not "almost dead". They still make about 70% of the money from CD sales, while the artists are getting about 10%. The only "mess" that actually exists is the one that the record companies made by exploiting their artists.
Jakomancer 3 years ago
With the green light, it looks like "Hulk on Drums" ;-) Great Job, Dude! 5*
Weinhold 3 years ago
Now here's a song where you have no choice but to be busy! Nice work.
nfrared 3 years ago
the sound is so perfect great job dude
hockeyforlyfe 3 years ago
I am in awe. Not only did you perform my favorite Rush song, but put on the most amazing drum performance I've seen.
I think you'd enjoy performing YYZ by Rush, and Four Sticks by Led Zeppelin, and a lot of us would enjoy watching you perform them =D
Impass3 3 years ago
Are you Neil Peart? lol
CDskatingCD 3 years ago
Wondering if you did any Rush but I got to your last page, awesome job man.
exprez1022 3 years ago
Jesus Christ dude....why r u on you tube?
thats some kinda talent ya got there!!!
jayvpalumbo 3 years ago
bro your so smooth.....your fills and sense of timing is second to none what i love about you is some musicians are so technical to the point of them being robots but you can tell you have passion and heart and i will take that any day over exact note for note....class job
mattyp3400 3 years ago
Thank you!!! I appreciate it
MachineGunSmith 3 years ago
Great job man! All I need to say is put more Rush! You've only got two on your deal.
mRtReMeLo 3 years ago
attention to detail is definately one of yer strong suits!
bigdreambassboy69 3 years ago
gotta love that kit! yeah!
BarberoProductions 3 years ago
this is lainger69s bro and i play drums and dude your my hero keep on rockin
lainger69 3 years ago
Wow, that was great to watch, you are really good. Awsome.
rhys2112 3 years ago
great job hulk
mastermoi 3 years ago
very well done dude!
vakonia 3 years ago
wow this is super good!
rockonchica2317 3 years ago
CoOl
drmmer17 3 years ago
rock on
DevinHesterMann 3 years ago
uve gotta be awesome if u can drum like neil perit! 5/5!
roundhousekicker88 3 years ago
The was very entertaining to watch. Red Barchetta has got to be my alltime favorite Rush tune. You nailed it, dude! Do you play along to the album track, or is the audio track added separately to your live video? Just curious because I want to start posting some vids of my own. Great playing again and will check out more of your stuff.
bongolock420 3 years ago
Awesome drumming man! I couldn't play that if I practiced for 5 years! Nice!
7explorer7 3 years ago
You could almost be competition for neil peart. You're fukin awesome!
haveanicedayeveryone 3 years ago
Fantastic
rhurley20 3 years ago
Great choice - nice to see you can do 'subtle'. Awesome.
StonefieldJim4 3 years ago
Rock on dude, that kick ass!
3de7xwcc 4 years ago
Seriously dude, you should send this video to Rush, as a testament to how much of an influence they are to you and to all of their fans.
SaskBlade 4 years ago
this is your best vid, love this song!
bretthejet26 4 years ago
Nice kit!
H3ath3n89 4 years ago
Roland td 20
jbounette 4 years ago
I cant enough of your vids...you really are an amazing and extremely gifted drummer!
trink968 4 years ago
Great job, that takes real talent.
EmoPoptart13 4 years ago
this videos are so entertaining i love it
JaIbanez18 4 years ago
Dude!!!!!! Spot on! You're a bad mutha!
GarrettMesecher 4 years ago
Thanks! But there's only one Neil Peart .....just giving it my best shot :)
MachineGunSmith 4 years ago
Flawless.....from 5:00 on is dead on without missing a beat.If you play ...try it..not easy
mrbbanks 4 years ago
can't get much better than that. fucking great drumming.
SKOJCV 4 years ago
I must have seen this vid a 100 times by by now... and i still love it... but question what happened to your myspace account... it just suddenly vanished from the face of the earth...
helllishere 4 years ago
Thanks! Yeah I deleted the Myspace page. Got tiered of it, I may make a new one :) Peace!
MachineGunSmith 4 years ago
Awesome work my friend. You have the sound. Equalization is really good. Keep up the excellent work
mchechio 4 years ago
awesome videos man,
more rush and dream theatre!
you rock
clutchthewire 4 years ago
What the fuck is that on the floor? Oh it's my jaw.
atrowefleed 4 years ago
I enjoyed this video!
it was relaxing lol i know sounds corny but it was...
GREAT DRUMMING!
Omerta699 4 years ago
Awesome!!!!!
vineyardedge 4 years ago
Just watching this made me tired. Great Job. Neil Peart is the gold standard for drumming.
merkules2001 4 years ago
HOLY FUCKIN' SHIT!
Biffsta666 4 years ago
Neil would indeed be proud.....this guy is good. Ive seen him do queensryche as well and didnt miss a beat. Well done, Smith.....you brought a tear to my eye on this so favorite of my songs
hankelloyd 4 years ago
awesome simply awesome. Would love to see more Rush songs because it's nice to see a drummer that can actually drum a Rush song.
fwrocks 4 years ago
Very cool, Ive been looking at your other tunes, and this one struck me the most, just because Im a huge RUSH fan. I think Neil would be proud to see this clip. You do any Dream Theater?
ZildjianGuy90 4 years ago
this dude is good.
Roger007Audioslave 4 years ago
YOU FUCKIN ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
skoobyspace 4 years ago
Fuckin awesome bro, this song on headphones full blast will get anyone moving. Not only is neil pert the most brilliant drummer out there, he also wrote most of rush's songs. Tip my hat to you machine gun!
hydrophonik 4 years ago
This song is the best, and you playing it perfectly opens up a whole new respect for you.
MacDaddy666 4 years ago
goddamn
ccraig187 4 years ago
I want to learn red barchetta on drums and i was wondering if anyone knows what symbols and toms and things i need to play it. If you do please pm me and tell me.
Munskrat2 4 years ago
machinegunsmith
simply amazing!...the do the best red barchetta cover work on youtube, i would like to see you take a shot at (THE WEAPON) my favotite by rush, hit that one and you are the best..hands down!
tauras88d 4 years ago
Simply Fuckin' awesome
SteveMWarbow 4 years ago
Im about to say something i very rarely do...
PLEASE do Rush-YYZ and post it.
Bragnar 4 years ago
You are awesome !!! You rock out to one of Canada's best bands !! Post more !
sotnos1967 4 years ago
that was awesome dude, neil pert is a hard act to follow, you should post a drum session to the song "time stand still"..
hydrophonik 4 years ago
Unbelievable Bro,
Friggin amazing.
Most impressive.
madmiles442 4 years ago
You're a God. You should play Rush's Earthshine.
heavymetal1222 4 years ago
AWESOME
mezmerizecheese 4 years ago
Awesome Job !!! Play more Rush,Neal Peart is a god.!!
borlooc 4 years ago
nice!
Bassgirlsara 4 years ago
thats impresive!
dbates129377 4 years ago
Sounds great!
elsquibbs 4 years ago
dam u rock nice job
uriaheep1 4 years ago
dude you go it right. excellent drummer
raulsuazo 4 years ago
You rock!!
andreselduro1978 4 years ago
how about Rush's Spirit of the Radio?
jameszx7 4 years ago
Pretty awesome, dude. I feel sorry for your drums. They are taking a major beating!
bigrpb 4 years ago
Not to bad. Nice original take.
lawrencescotto 4 years ago
whoa!
this dude is like a fucking clock, and he is spot on....
great great great
rokkitt bass
LDYBUG33 4 years ago
Great!!! I would love to see some orignal stuff.
ntruromass 4 years ago
Cool. Never seen you double stroke before. Rock on, man.
KovertlyDrummatik 4 years ago
dude do u play in any bands . you fucking ROCK!!!!!!!
perezmcc 4 years ago
Dude,
You are just amazing. Accurate and fast.
invista360 4 years ago
Dude.. you make me horny.. and I am gay! Awesome as usual!!
nycubster 4 years ago
nycubster... eww
good job drumming man :)
kict951 4 years ago
yeah,anybody that can play neil that good is worthy of praise.i am now a subscriber.the tool tunes bought me.
towerman3434 4 years ago
Watch when he plays slipknot - duality
Or just search for MachineGunSmith and see them all! :P
NiashWarrior 4 years ago
There is much awesome to be found on your videos.
WRXXXual 4 years ago
Flawless!!!!!!!
platypedro 4 years ago
Dude, you make me fucking horny....and Im NOT gay
WTF!!!!
cureheis 4 years ago
With a comment like that... YES YOU ARE!!!!
KovertlyDrummatik 4 years ago
Excellent. Very good. Moby Dick for encore?
tjp623 4 years ago
FREAKIN PHENOM!!! Keep em comin! Spirit of Radio would be great to see.........Awesome........
rushfanflo 4 years ago
Fuckin ay!
duffsmoses 4 years ago
Cleanest versiopn ever seen - would love to see Spirit of Radio!!!!!
falimirski 4 years ago
Dude, this is one of the hardest songs to transcript out there. I did Tom Sawyer in two days, and I've been working on this one for about four months.
Good job
doublebassheeltoe 4 years ago
dead on.
bja311 4 years ago
You made me appreciate Peart even more, and thats the highest compliment I can give. 5 stars.
Legacy76 4 years ago
You simply nailed that song!! You're a little more muscular than Neil and you need that african beanie he wears, and you could fill in for him on tour hehe!!
Killer work bro!
GeddyLee9523 4 years ago
good job very impressive!tell me something what do you think of "versatile2007"rush cover you being a drummer and all?keep it up!
morrissette316 4 years ago
nice work man that was fucking awesome
LuckyFortyFour 4 years ago
rock on, man.
idiothead 4 years ago
fuckin hell you can play
gazwyke 4 years ago
I thought it was going to be garbage but I watched anyway. I was wrong! You kicked ass! Long live the brilliamt red Barchetta!~
AmbroseCHEVELLE 4 years ago
That was amazing , great job
quaderacer 4 years ago
You are God.
AnthonyTalerico 5 years ago
Pure POWER all around - perfect timing - amazing!
wolffhd 5 years ago
You rock my sox.
topherbeasley 5 years ago
Man, you totally fucking rock. Your hi-hat work is awesome.
yankeedoodlecajun 5 years ago
sweet!
joshster89 5 years ago
nice work on the ride cymbal
boardfret 5 years ago
PERFECT THATS ALL I CAN SAY
Neilpeartfan04 5 years ago
Wow amazing thats all i have to say i can imagine u and neil peart playing together and no1 could tell the differnce
Neilpeartfan04 5 years ago
Simply GREAT!! REALLY GOOD!
Ricoyes 5 years ago
All I can say is TALENT!!! Good work bro!!! Rock on!
lonewolf7999 5 years ago
So much enthusiasm! You nailed it, didn't miss 1 beat! Incredible...
Cloud7654 5 years ago