You have a SERIOUS talent! This is one of the best drum covers on youtube, this is in Danny Seraphine's league, it kind of sounds like John Bonham too... this is what youtube is for... sharing things of this nature. Thanks.
Dude you ROCK !!! Excellent job! I've been working on this song for an audition for a week and am nowhere close to having it down. I saved it for the last of the 6 I had to learn, thinking it may be a bit more difficult and I was CORRECT !
SOLID,,,,,, I normally write before the artist finishes, but I sat he and watch your magic for 4:34 and that was, well you know Magic..... Thanks, I'll watch you play a couple of more times.....
This isnt just an awesome job. It is seriously a masterpiece in a basement. I know Im being melodramatic, but I just ahave a good passion for percussion. ;)
Holy crap thats a wicked nice old ludwig. How does it sound in person? Nowadays, they either song amazing if their in good shape or horrible. I like it man, great job covering i can tell you really feel it in your bonesss
I saw Chicago In 1979 in Central park NY city you just brought back some cool times...you played that tune with great feel..keep on playing till you die,,Jan the druman
Yeah!!! What a way to sharpen the chops!!!! Play'in to one of the Greatest Innovative geniuses to ever pick-up a pair of sticks; of course I speak of Mr. Danny Seraphine. Thoroughly enjoyed your crispness and punchiness to your groove. Ludwig is an excellent kit, i own a 67' set, the first year they came out with dual toms on the kick. I once sang lead and played drums for a 7 piece group that covered all the groups with brass, i always had an affinity for CTA. Thanks for sharing your talent!
Hey man....still around, not recording lately. Layed off for a few months...so busy with life (not complaining, it just is what it is). Starting back up occasionally...got a new monster blister on my thumb. haha....Anyway, nice to hear from you. Keep on drummin' yourself my man....
Thanks man...I have an old set of headphones on that are not plugged in...because the P.A. system plus my extremely LOUD playing and the concrete basement (haven't gotten around to hanging blankets, etc.)...the compressed sound pressure can really wipe out my already damaged ears from years of stage. So the phones tone down the P.A. and the brightness of the drums and when it gets to my ears it all sounds deeper and with more balls...so it feels good to play. Anyway, thanks for listening....
yo..man... nice vid... oh man thats awesome for 18yrs away.. .like u said . there's nothing more beautiful as performing before the croud and the beats sorouding ya... how old are ya anyway?...
Had to stop in again...! You certainly do a 1970's Chicago & Danny Seraphine style very proud!!! If I had one request, it would be to hear you do a little Blood Sweat & Tears...? I'm also curious to know what you do to capture your drums with the songs... How many mics tracks etc.
That's a great suggestion Medic83301! Whatever you do though, do not post any PRINCE songs because they just might be "owned" by UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING & youtube will then MUTE the music in the video as was done to one of my homemade 1980's air-performances to Prince's "1999" song. Now I'm starting to realize why I hate any music "OWNED" by corporations. I wonder if this happens to Musicians playing along to the song or just fans acting like their performing their favorite artist's songs?
Blood Sweat and Tears, one of my all time favorites. I'll keep them in mind for future...as for the sound capture, believe it or not, it's just the condensor mike on the front of the camcorder. I hit pretty damn hard, so the sound makes its way in ok with the music in the background. hey thanks for listening man...:)
You should teach Chicago's current drummer Tris Imboden how to do this song. Mr. Imboden drums in a standard and homegenized fashion (like a basic drum machine), and lacks the style and flare of Chicago's original drummer Danny Seraphine. Since your are able to duplicate Seraphine's style with ease, you should try out for Chicago sometime (or start a Chicago cover band).
And thanks to you too, for your very kind words. Yes, they're 1971's actually, except for the 1 1/2 Supraphonic...that's only a couple years old. Hey man, thanks for stopping by...& thanks for listening...:)
NIce job! Way to stay on the click. You kept good time. How long have you been playing? Do you practice on a pad at all? You have good speed w/ your stickings.
You don't look like you've changed a bit. Then again, that's basicly all I can remember of you: slivers of a head behind a forest of drums. I guess I wouldn't know if you've changed or not...;)
Fricken enjoyed the hell outta that Chicago! Get those drums out of the basement!!! Your too good a drummer not be throwing down with the world! Thanks for sharing the vid! It's an inspiration for me to get up off my ass & go in the back room to knock some dust off my pearls! Serious...!
Very kind of you, thank you. Yes that could be very cool, getting back into it at a small level, a Friday or Saturday night locally here or there...and YES...get those Pearls out! Pearl is excellent.......and thanks again for all the kind words, I appreciate it. Take care my man...:)
Thanks my man, I appreciate the kind words, especially coming from such an accomplished drummer as yourself. Punching it out is something you and I both are into. Right on! Thanks again man...
:) Thanks my man, I appreciate it. Yeah luckily I don't get much of it, but sometimes I see people going to a young guy or a child just starting out, and they shred them. It bothers me to see a kid getting treated that way...so I always give them a really encouraging comment...because that's what people need, not a bunch of insults. Hey, thanks for stopping by...:)
Love it! I had the absolute pleasure of opening for Chicago a year or so ago with my band - it was a blast! They were awesome - and so are you my friend!
Wow...that HAD to have been an extreme trip! Your drumming is awesome as well my friend...Coming from you, I'm very honored. Thanks my man...thanks.:)
Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it. And yes, I went and listened...sounded great. I also accepted it as the video response to this vid, but for some reason YT lost track of or some crap. If you send again, I'll try accepting it again & see if it works...or I guess it could be just delayed or something. Anyway, try it again...
Hey my man...I appreciate the kind words again. And don't worry, the chops you're developing...you're headed for the same comfort zone with smoothness, etc. Just keep banging away at it, and play to as much music as you can. Take care my man..:)
I added this video to my favourites to help promote what exceptional drumming is all about. Good drumming like this adds much colour and shine to a song....through drum rolls, fills, flares, cymbals, and rhythm. This is a very good educational example of showcase drumming.
Well that was a very, very kind thing to say, and I'm grateful you see it that way. I appreciate such gracious words, and I thank you for stopping by to listen. Thanks my man, thanks very much...:)
I appreciate it, thanks for the kind words. Actually I'm playing heel slightly up, I appreciate how closely you're listening...I do the same thing. Anyway, thanks again for such kind words...and thanks again for stopping by...take care...:)
Yes, I believe they're all maple under the wrap. And yes, I need to shoot some vids from the back/side. The first ones I did were like that, but the side view of my old belly kinda bummed me out. HAHA...but in the long run, who cares, huh? Hey my friend, thanks for stopping by...:)
This is fantastic drumming...it is clear you are a seasoned pro. Great drum flares and cymbal work. You should use your experience and talent to teach others how to drum. Pass down the craft to the next generation so that it is not lost. Congratulations on a very entertaining video.
These are very kind things to say, and I appreciate them. I used to teach a long time ago, considered it lately. Anyway, thanks again for being so kind, and thanks for listening...take care...:)
Hi again...:) Oh, a pretty long time, with about an 18 year gap there where I didn't play at all. Won't do that again, I got so far out of practice, it took months to get it back. Anyway, thanks again for the kind words...:)
Wow, Chicago Transit Authority, that's back there! And that's very kind of you to say...I appreciate it, even though whenever I hear Danny's version, he's just so snappy and tight, high pitched tuning...he'll always own this song. :) Thanks for your very gracious compliment. Take care...:)
Thanks my man.....yes, when I listen to Danny S. playing this...he sounds so pitched and snappy & mine sounds heavy and thick to me. Danny obviously owns this song...:) My covers are always pretty loose and inexact, sort of my own feel. Anyway...I appreciate your visit, thanks and stop by again. Take care...:)
Hey Jonathan! I've watched this video quite a few times and I must say this is the best cover I have ever heard. Your quite an amazing drummer, I luv it! ttyl, Trish
That's an extremely nice thing to say to me, and I appreciate it. It's such a spirited song, sort of made for a drummer. Anyway, do I know you...our channels are already friends...where did we run into each other before? Take care Trish...
Thanks kindly my man...I appreciate the good word. They're my old friends...'71 Ludwigs. I have a few more details about them...if you want, check my drum tours part 1 & 2...more details there. And cheers to another old schooler! Thanks for stopping by...:)
Hey and hey to Argentina! Thanks for saying so...btw I have a special respect for guitarists too. :) Always have...Anyway, I apreciate it my man...and thanks for stopping by...take care...
Awsome. Now that I've retired from a real job and miss the rock I played part time years ago I'm considering setting up a studio in a spare bedroom. Can you offer some suggestions as to electronic set up. CD player, speakers, head set configuration, etc Thanks
Hey there, and thanks...:) Not too familiar with electronic setups, other than the fact that I'd love to have one in addition to my acoustics. :) Best thing would be to do some google searches on the internet and/or talk to someone where they sell them. Be prepared that it won't be too cheap. Good luck! And thanks for stopping by...:)
:) That's so kind of you to say...I appreciate it Jimbob. I don't know, when I hear Danny's version, he sounds so tight and snappy to me...I realize how he'll always own the song. :) You're very kind, thanks again my man...take care.
I'm flattered that you visited and commented; thank you. I bet you could play drums if you wanted to bad enough to push and push at it. Time...and pressure. :) Thanks again for stopping by...
Well...my request list has been so neglected by me...I can't promise anything. I just have to get down there and play some more. Been so busy I haven't been staying with it. My bad, definitely...
Hey and hey to India! Thanks for the kind words...especially if you haven't heard the song before. I tried to do it justice...but anyway, thanks again, and thanks for stopping by...:)
And another humbling compliment...YOUR work blew me away, slick, smooth, metered, tastey, and in places, startlingly complex...and all done with both power and finesse in perfect balance. Thank you for your kind words, and stop by anytime. :)
Thanks very much...I appreciate it. The cymbals are sort of mixed...Zildjian, Sabian, Paiste, and World Percussion. You can see exactly what's there in my Drum Tour Part 1 and 2 if you like. Hey, thanks for watching...
Nice kit and brilliant tight drumming!!! Tell me which band wouldnt take this man on the road with them?!!! Dudes like this are rare!!! Keep it up man and post somemore ...Im lovin it!!!
I saw your stick work on the pads....and hearing this come from YOU...is humbling. You have smokin' hands, and you're too kind. Thanks for stopping by, and visit anytime. :)
u rock, brother! I understand the song better listening to you. When i learn the guitar, im going to play this and jam with you! Its interesting at moments you do some cool interaction with the guitar solo. AWESOME!!!
Thanks brother...it's interesting you say that...I've always tended to key in on guitar parts without consciously intending it. Good ear my man, and thanks for watching, stop by anytime. :)
Hey Ultra...thanks for the kind words. Danny Seraphine really owns this song, my cover is sort of loose, my own interpretation. Even the lick you're talking about is a little different from the real one...but anyway, I appreciate it, and thanks for watching...:)
How sad that someone as talented as you isn't out with some big band somewhere playing every week! Thank goodness for YOUTUBE! Loved watching you play- you are a great drummer :)
You're so kind. You can't possibly know how much that means coming from such a talented musician like you. Thank you for visiting my channel & saying hey. :) You made my day. :)
Just subscribed to your stuff. Good job on this and the others. You ought to be giggin' at least on a part time basis anyway. I'd be proud to share a stage with you. Where do you live?
Bass/Percussion line is my favorite of any song. It is the backbone. Without the song is not really a song, it's just a shell. It's like body and soul. Well done. Truce. Thanks for the mental workout. Nice crescendos btw.
Scathing? Yes, at times. However, while our discourse was down right sardonic, it was yet and still facetious and inciting. It's all in good fun. I enjoy a challenge, but I do my best to employ a bit of diplomacy and humor. I'm a good sport. One issue has nothing to do with the other. You are a good musician. I can respect and appreciate that.
Nice kit! I love this song :)
ProgMom67 2 months ago
I don't know why I always watch drum covers. Everyone is better than me and it angers me -.-
Really tho, that was AWESOME. And its the full version too!
NachyoLulz5596 6 months ago
Very tight effort low flyer!
Much respect to you for your talent and obvious passion in playing.
Thanks for making me smile!
EarthtonesCymbals 8 months ago
You never missed a beat !!
bardonbuilders 8 months ago
You have a SERIOUS talent! This is one of the best drum covers on youtube, this is in Danny Seraphine's league, it kind of sounds like John Bonham too... this is what youtube is for... sharing things of this nature. Thanks.
upyanuts 10 months ago
was that "25 or 6 to 4" starting at the end? Ha! awesome. Chicago's great
rhspercussionistguy 1 year ago
dude awesome how much did it cost to buy this thing its huge
MsLegostudios 1 year ago
Alone in the basement??What the hell's wrong with you dude??Git yurass back on the road and gig! Dig? Totally awesome.
drummyj57 1 year ago
Dude you ROCK !!! Excellent job! I've been working on this song for an audition for a week and am nowhere close to having it down. I saved it for the last of the 6 I had to learn, thinking it may be a bit more difficult and I was CORRECT !
Seriously, GREAT JOB !
sethrock1 1 year ago
great job man im learning this song on drums right now
Gallo97798 1 year ago
Well shit, someone made me smile today!!! Good job buddy.
SmokinStubs 1 year ago
mab i luv taht drum solo u r the only 1 ive seen palying it right u are very good
TheBigupz 1 year ago
awesome drumming man. I made a vid of me drumming
rockonscott 1 year ago
YOU Are Just AWESOME !!!
tdawgee 1 year ago
Go easy on you? Is that some kind of joke? That was fantastic. Great work. Great work on a great song.
darkwindksheyna 1 year ago
SOLID,,,,,, I normally write before the artist finishes, but I sat he and watch your magic for 4:34 and that was, well you know Magic..... Thanks, I'll watch you play a couple of more times.....
1234mrguys 2 years ago
Well done!
BailedOut2008 2 years ago
This your boy ace sr. here giving you big props for that number!! from one drummer
to another,john you beat the HELL out of
that song! nice transitions,beautiful 16s,32s,very nice work brotha "peace"
anoncracy1 2 years ago
pretty solid groove man, you can def tell u used to this alot
drumeric33 2 years ago
you shud add newer vids dude
Just4Fun2211 2 years ago
Great job Jonathan. I'm a long time Chicago/Danny fan. Only wish I could play it like this.
JPDADDIETUBE 2 years ago
so good
ketchubi 2 years ago
pure groove, the triplet at 3:49 put it over the top for me.
dredayak18 2 years ago
This isnt just an awesome job. It is seriously a masterpiece in a basement. I know Im being melodramatic, but I just ahave a good passion for percussion. ;)
TheRoXXorsGuy 2 years ago
Dude you sound just like Danny Seraphine, And you sort of look like him too! Nice Ludwigs by the way.
LoveIsADarkPlace 2 years ago
Holy crap thats a wicked nice old ludwig. How does it sound in person? Nowadays, they either song amazing if their in good shape or horrible. I like it man, great job covering i can tell you really feel it in your bonesss
Dhoylandrules84 2 years ago
Good job!
DiAlarid 3 years ago
Awesome job!!! I hope you take requests..How about some Edgar Winters Frankenstein or uncle Ted's Stranglehold! Rock on bro.
sevenhornets 3 years ago
Nice sounding crash cymbal.
I think it's K Zildjian cuz i saw K on it.
Please which series of K.
Thanks!
sonydiver 3 years ago
Awesome man! Tight in the pocket! Loved your fresh take on it. You'd better get back into drumming, cause you got lots to say.
AndrewKesler 3 years ago
That was a "loose cover"?
Seemed pretty darned spot on to me.
Great job!
You also have a excellent selection of cymbals there as well.
Thanks for the post of a great tune and great skills.
divisioneight 3 years ago
All of you are very kind, thanks so much for the nice words...
lowflyer55 3 years ago
Man, I haven't been checking you out for far too long! Can't say much, but you're the man! ;) Great cover.
Qtpaj 3 years ago
I saw Chicago In 1979 in Central park NY city you just brought back some cool times...you played that tune with great feel..keep on playing till you die,,Jan the druman
drumanjan 3 years ago
you played that song preety dam good dude
drumanjan 3 years ago
Nice rendition. Do you have a video from an above shot? It would really show how much work this piece involves.
firsttrykram 3 years ago
Wow! I was blown away! Do you give lessons!
Incredible! Quit the day job!
raygorsline 3 years ago
Do you use traditional sticking or match?
drummerboyjac 3 years ago
I thought you were the drummer for Chicago. World class drummer here.
BurtonReingold 3 years ago
Amazing cover man. Im 14 and listen to a lot of punk rock but i appreciate all types of music and love chicago.
thanksmisfortune 3 years ago
damn dude!
patryk203 3 years ago
You guys are are all great, thanks for the kind words. And yea! this tune is a classic...
lowflyer55 3 years ago
Yeah!!! What a way to sharpen the chops!!!! Play'in to one of the Greatest Innovative geniuses to ever pick-up a pair of sticks; of course I speak of Mr. Danny Seraphine. Thoroughly enjoyed your crispness and punchiness to your groove. Ludwig is an excellent kit, i own a 67' set, the first year they came out with dual toms on the kick. I once sang lead and played drums for a 7 piece group that covered all the groups with brass, i always had an affinity for CTA. Thanks for sharing your talent!
Arythmnmaker1 3 years ago
you have great taste in music i must say, very nice, i'm digging your set, chicago is so fun to play with
asears11 3 years ago
Danny Seraphine is a good guy to keep the joints oiled up after not being on the road that long eh?
Good job dude...I learned the drums from listening to Chicago back in the 70's and he's still one of my favorite...
kalania14 3 years ago
Brilliant, great drumming, your talented, and the kit is superb!!
callumvandamme 3 years ago
Very kind of you...thank you man...
lowflyer55 3 years ago
Great kit! Great cover! love you videos
jbad0 3 years ago
I apprecaite it man...thanks.
lowflyer55 3 years ago
Nice job with this song! I think you sound great!! From a fellow 51 yr. old...keep it up!
golfer1024 3 years ago
Thanks my man! I appreciate it...:)
lowflyer55 3 years ago
hey lowflyer havent seen u in a while, not playin anymore or just not recording??
drumerboy1123 3 years ago
Hey man....still around, not recording lately. Layed off for a few months...so busy with life (not complaining, it just is what it is). Starting back up occasionally...got a new monster blister on my thumb. haha....Anyway, nice to hear from you. Keep on drummin' yourself my man....
lowflyer55 3 years ago
thats a nice ludwig...
theused4lifebaby 3 years ago
Thanks man...
lowflyer55 3 years ago
Pretty darn nice. Great cover fills. You're like a metronome as well. I couldn't see you so I couldn't tell if you had headsets or not.
tmax444 3 years ago
Thanks man...I have an old set of headphones on that are not plugged in...because the P.A. system plus my extremely LOUD playing and the concrete basement (haven't gotten around to hanging blankets, etc.)...the compressed sound pressure can really wipe out my already damaged ears from years of stage. So the phones tone down the P.A. and the brightness of the drums and when it gets to my ears it all sounds deeper and with more balls...so it feels good to play. Anyway, thanks for listening....
lowflyer55 3 years ago
your do have talent!
MasterLeeMochow 3 years ago
Thanks man...
lowflyer55 3 years ago
yo..man... nice vid... oh man thats awesome for 18yrs away.. .like u said . there's nothing more beautiful as performing before the croud and the beats sorouding ya... how old are ya anyway?...
ziko317 3 years ago
Too damn old! :) Turning 50 next month...
lowflyer55 3 years ago
Very nice...I can barely tell you've been out of it for that long!
sheckmancometh 3 years ago
Thanks!
lowflyer55 3 years ago
Where are you ???
hickey138 3 years ago
Hey bro again very nice your the best!!!
Can u make a green day cover?
american idiot , when i come around or so would be awsome!
41underclasshero41 3 years ago
Had to stop in again...! You certainly do a 1970's Chicago & Danny Seraphine style very proud!!! If I had one request, it would be to hear you do a little Blood Sweat & Tears...? I'm also curious to know what you do to capture your drums with the songs... How many mics tracks etc.
Keep on fly'in them sticks!!!!!
localbros 3 years ago
Do "And When I Die" !
Medic83301 3 years ago
That's a great suggestion Medic83301! Whatever you do though, do not post any PRINCE songs because they just might be "owned" by UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING & youtube will then MUTE the music in the video as was done to one of my homemade 1980's air-performances to Prince's "1999" song. Now I'm starting to realize why I hate any music "OWNED" by corporations. I wonder if this happens to Musicians playing along to the song or just fans acting like their performing their favorite artist's songs?
localbros 3 years ago
Blood Sweat and Tears, one of my all time favorites. I'll keep them in mind for future...as for the sound capture, believe it or not, it's just the condensor mike on the front of the camcorder. I hit pretty damn hard, so the sound makes its way in ok with the music in the background. hey thanks for listening man...:)
lowflyer55 3 years ago
Nice Job. I would suggest that some day you purchase some cymbals. lol God Bless.
florchpod 3 years ago
You should teach Chicago's current drummer Tris Imboden how to do this song. Mr. Imboden drums in a standard and homegenized fashion (like a basic drum machine), and lacks the style and flare of Chicago's original drummer Danny Seraphine. Since your are able to duplicate Seraphine's style with ease, you should try out for Chicago sometime (or start a Chicago cover band).
siroptimistic 3 years ago
love the vid! who'd you travel with? or were you just touring with road musicians and doing random gigs?
abuseforapie 3 years ago
A new raw freshness to a classic, thank you.
Ram on,
Joe.
kringles4 3 years ago
yes!!! awsome fill 1:06...and i epecially love the ludwig!...70's?
TheblackbirdsSC 3 years ago
And thanks to you too, for your very kind words. Yes, they're 1971's actually, except for the 1 1/2 Supraphonic...that's only a couple years old. Hey man, thanks for stopping by...& thanks for listening...:)
lowflyer55 3 years ago
NIce job! Way to stay on the click. You kept good time. How long have you been playing? Do you practice on a pad at all? You have good speed w/ your stickings.
deercreek7 3 years ago
Dude awesome stuff. I'm jealous!!! nice kit too. Very good.
drummerboyjac 3 years ago
Thanks my man, I appreciate it. Drums say thanks too...:) Well, if they could talk, I'm certain that's what they'd say :)...Take care...
lowflyer55 3 years ago
You don't look like you've changed a bit. Then again, that's basicly all I can remember of you: slivers of a head behind a forest of drums. I guess I wouldn't know if you've changed or not...;)
audionautix 3 years ago
Hahaha.......if you only knew....the ravages of time excuse no man from its iron embrace. :)
lowflyer55 3 years ago
Fricken enjoyed the hell outta that Chicago! Get those drums out of the basement!!! Your too good a drummer not be throwing down with the world! Thanks for sharing the vid! It's an inspiration for me to get up off my ass & go in the back room to knock some dust off my pearls! Serious...!
localbros 3 years ago
Very kind of you, thank you. Yes that could be very cool, getting back into it at a small level, a Friday or Saturday night locally here or there...and YES...get those Pearls out! Pearl is excellent.......and thanks again for all the kind words, I appreciate it. Take care my man...:)
lowflyer55 3 years ago
Great job... With the Cream reunion already 3 years in the past! how about some Ginger Baker?
roswell1965 3 years ago
It's nice to see someone simply nail a tune, and play with authority!
Solid groove, dynamics, tight chops ,,,,5/5
I'm new to this cyber world.
drumin8or
drumin8or 3 years ago
Thanks my man, I appreciate the kind words, especially coming from such an accomplished drummer as yourself. Punching it out is something you and I both are into. Right on! Thanks again man...
lowflyer55 3 years ago
I could probably almost guarantee that the most harsh comments come from people who can barely play the radio.
That was awesome!
at90percent 3 years ago
:) Thanks my man, I appreciate it. Yeah luckily I don't get much of it, but sometimes I see people going to a young guy or a child just starting out, and they shred them. It bothers me to see a kid getting treated that way...so I always give them a really encouraging comment...because that's what people need, not a bunch of insults. Hey, thanks for stopping by...:)
lowflyer55 3 years ago
nice
adamsater 4 years ago
Hey Adam....:) Thanks my man for checking it out. Still not like Vadrum, but.........different. :) Hey, thanks again my man...take care...
lowflyer55 4 years ago
Love it! I had the absolute pleasure of opening for Chicago a year or so ago with my band - it was a blast! They were awesome - and so are you my friend!
bubbawad 4 years ago
Wow...that HAD to have been an extreme trip! Your drumming is awesome as well my friend...Coming from you, I'm very honored. Thanks my man...thanks.:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
Talking about tight! That was right in the pocket my friend! Excellent stick control!
I enjoyed this one very much! Check out my drum/bass split screen collaboration of Kansas Carry on Wayward Son!
LouddrummerO 4 years ago
Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it. And yes, I went and listened...sounded great. I also accepted it as the video response to this vid, but for some reason YT lost track of or some crap. If you send again, I'll try accepting it again & see if it works...or I guess it could be just delayed or something. Anyway, try it again...
lowflyer55 4 years ago
I love your smoothness at the end!
I need to work on that personally lol. You just tackle those rolls so softly like there nothing. :D
Another great Job! 5 Stars!
BittersweetEuphoria1 4 years ago
Hey my man...I appreciate the kind words again. And don't worry, the chops you're developing...you're headed for the same comfort zone with smoothness, etc. Just keep banging away at it, and play to as much music as you can. Take care my man..:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
I added this video to my favourites to help promote what exceptional drumming is all about. Good drumming like this adds much colour and shine to a song....through drum rolls, fills, flares, cymbals, and rhythm. This is a very good educational example of showcase drumming.
siroptimistic 4 years ago
Well that was a very, very kind thing to say, and I'm grateful you see it that way. I appreciate such gracious words, and I thank you for stopping by to listen. Thanks my man, thanks very much...:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
Another great cover my friend :-)
You are playing heel-down on this one right? (Sorry, I can't tell from here)
I just loved your syncopation starting at 00:28 and your buzz roll at 00:49... the finest old-school style I've heard on Youtube.
Good stuff!!!
chichothedrummer 4 years ago
I appreciate it, thanks for the kind words. Actually I'm playing heel slightly up, I appreciate how closely you're listening...I do the same thing. Anyway, thanks again for such kind words...and thanks again for stopping by...take care...:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
You're welcome... you should some day film yourself from the side so we can see your hand technique. Please share with us my man :-)
By the way... those are all-maple shells, right?
chichothedrummer 4 years ago
Yes, I believe they're all maple under the wrap. And yes, I need to shoot some vids from the back/side. The first ones I did were like that, but the side view of my old belly kinda bummed me out. HAHA...but in the long run, who cares, huh? Hey my friend, thanks for stopping by...:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
This is fantastic drumming...it is clear you are a seasoned pro. Great drum flares and cymbal work. You should use your experience and talent to teach others how to drum. Pass down the craft to the next generation so that it is not lost. Congratulations on a very entertaining video.
siroptimistic 4 years ago
These are very kind things to say, and I appreciate them. I used to teach a long time ago, considered it lately. Anyway, thanks again for being so kind, and thanks for listening...take care...:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
Hi again...:) Oh, a pretty long time, with about an 18 year gap there where I didn't play at all. Won't do that again, I got so far out of practice, it took months to get it back. Anyway, thanks again for the kind words...:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
I was old enough to see them at the Filmore East as CTA......your cover was exceptional.
Nice job!
sakaje 4 years ago
Wow, Chicago Transit Authority, that's back there! And that's very kind of you to say...I appreciate it, even though whenever I hear Danny's version, he's just so snappy and tight, high pitched tuning...he'll always own this song. :) Thanks for your very gracious compliment. Take care...:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
Huge Chicago fan since the early 70s. I've listened to Danny in the headphones in stereo hundreds maybe even thousands of times.
I have no complaint with your drumming. Very exciting to hear it so loud and clear.
Awesome!
at90percent 4 years ago
Thanks my man.....yes, when I listen to Danny S. playing this...he sounds so pitched and snappy & mine sounds heavy and thick to me. Danny obviously owns this song...:) My covers are always pretty loose and inexact, sort of my own feel. Anyway...I appreciate your visit, thanks and stop by again. Take care...:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
Hey Jonathan! I've watched this video quite a few times and I must say this is the best cover I have ever heard. Your quite an amazing drummer, I luv it! ttyl, Trish
peytonplc10 4 years ago
That's an extremely nice thing to say to me, and I appreciate it. It's such a spirited song, sort of made for a drummer. Anyway, do I know you...our channels are already friends...where did we run into each other before? Take care Trish...
lowflyer55 4 years ago
super cool.....havn`t played pro since 1978
i too am thinking of gigging around for fun
but with electic drums to save my back...ha!! ha !!
keep it up
oz
xkamia 4 years ago
I know what you mean........:) If the feel moves you to do it....yes, do it. I hope you do, then maybe I'll get off my duff and do it too! Peace! :)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
we played this in my middle school band last year 7th and 8th grade and blew the socks off everyone in the high school!
RandomHero486 4 years ago
Right on! This has always been an excellent song...classic Chicago. Hey, thanks for watching and stopping by! :)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
Excellent performance! I'm like you -- haven't played in years but slowly getting back into it. What kit am I looking at here? Thanks. Steve
steveho69 4 years ago
Thanks kindly my man...I appreciate the good word. They're my old friends...'71 Ludwigs. I have a few more details about them...if you want, check my drum tours part 1 & 2...more details there. And cheers to another old schooler! Thanks for stopping by...:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
Excellent performance! I'm like you -- haven't played in years but slowly getting back into it. What kit am I looking at here? Thanks. Steve
steveho69 4 years ago
I dont think it was easy at all mate verry good playing great (old) drummer
keep up the good work
brother345 4 years ago
Thanks very much my man....and salute to the Netherlands! I appreciate the kind words, and thanks for stopping by. Drop by anytime. Take care...:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
Hey and hey to The Netherlands...Thanks my man, I appreciate it. Very kind of you to say...thanks for watching & take care...
lowflyer55 4 years ago
wow, im a guitarist, and i have special respect for drummers, considering what they have to do every song. you rock my friend.
kaz2534 4 years ago
Hey and hey to Argentina! Thanks for saying so...btw I have a special respect for guitarists too. :) Always have...Anyway, I apreciate it my man...and thanks for stopping by...take care...
lowflyer55 4 years ago
Awsome. Now that I've retired from a real job and miss the rock I played part time years ago I'm considering setting up a studio in a spare bedroom. Can you offer some suggestions as to electronic set up. CD player, speakers, head set configuration, etc Thanks
anypasswordthatworks 4 years ago
Hey there, and thanks...:) Not too familiar with electronic setups, other than the fact that I'd love to have one in addition to my acoustics. :) Best thing would be to do some google searches on the internet and/or talk to someone where they sell them. Be prepared that it won't be too cheap. Good luck! And thanks for stopping by...:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
Man, I can't get over how good you play this! Personally I think you played it better than Danny himself... Great job man
jimbob2049 4 years ago
:) That's so kind of you to say...I appreciate it Jimbob. I don't know, when I hear Danny's version, he sounds so tight and snappy to me...I realize how he'll always own the song. :) You're very kind, thanks again my man...take care.
lowflyer55 4 years ago
That's some good plying there man! Great choice of song too
plgplgplg 4 years ago
Hey and hey to Canada! Thanks for the very kind words...much appreciated. Stop by and visit anytime, take care...:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
This is the instrument I wish I could play! Rock on! Loves it.
sandieblack 4 years ago
I'm flattered that you visited and commented; thank you. I bet you could play drums if you wanted to bad enough to push and push at it. Time...and pressure. :) Thanks again for stopping by...
lowflyer55 4 years ago
Alright! Great drum playing!
melvdman 4 years ago
Hey and hey to the Philippines! Thanks my man, I appreciate it...thanks for stopping by...take care. :)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
hey man do you do requests? theres a song that i REALLY want to see if you can play
jimbob2049 4 years ago
Well...my request list has been so neglected by me...I can't promise anything. I just have to get down there and play some more. Been so busy I haven't been staying with it. My bad, definitely...
lowflyer55 4 years ago
great cover. i havent even heard the original song but u made it sound pretty appealing.
fatalityhawk 4 years ago
Hey and hey to India! Thanks for the kind words...especially if you haven't heard the song before. I tried to do it justice...but anyway, thanks again, and thanks for stopping by...:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
Nice, I just started playing to Chicago on my drums, this song rocks, and you played it well.
Mzakflip40 4 years ago
Thanks again my man...I appreciate it. Yep, helluva song...I just sort of rode along with it. Hey, thanks for stopping by...:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
Thanks kindly, I appreciate it. And thanks for stopping by...:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
He use every one of those symbols. This guy have some good skills!
BurtonReingold 4 years ago
Thanks very much...I appreciate it. And thanks for stopping by, visit anytime. :)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
And another humbling compliment...YOUR work blew me away, slick, smooth, metered, tastey, and in places, startlingly complex...and all done with both power and finesse in perfect balance. Thank you for your kind words, and stop by anytime. :)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
awsome kit!, very nice playing as well, what kind of cymbals do u use?
alicecoop9009 4 years ago
Thanks very much...I appreciate it. The cymbals are sort of mixed...Zildjian, Sabian, Paiste, and World Percussion. You can see exactly what's there in my Drum Tour Part 1 and 2 if you like. Hey, thanks for watching...
lowflyer55 4 years ago
Nice kit and brilliant tight drumming!!! Tell me which band wouldnt take this man on the road with them?!!! Dudes like this are rare!!! Keep it up man and post somemore ...Im lovin it!!!
tbwff 4 years ago
I saw your stick work on the pads....and hearing this come from YOU...is humbling. You have smokin' hands, and you're too kind. Thanks for stopping by, and visit anytime. :)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
three words...you kick ass! great post!
tasjpsmhs 4 years ago
Thanks very much! I appreciate the good word...so thanks for stopping by. Take care...
lowflyer55 4 years ago
you're so good i want to be like you you rock brother
egay0313 4 years ago
Hey and hey to the Philippines! Thanks for saying so, nice of to say. Keep rockin' yourself...and thanks for watching...:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
u rock, brother! I understand the song better listening to you. When i learn the guitar, im going to play this and jam with you! Its interesting at moments you do some cool interaction with the guitar solo. AWESOME!!!
pchaplo 4 years ago
Thanks brother...it's interesting you say that...I've always tended to key in on guitar parts without consciously intending it. Good ear my man, and thanks for watching, stop by anytime. :)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
Niiiice!
sapphiresteddibear 4 years ago
Thaaaaanks! :) Seriously, I appreciate it, and thanks for watching...:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
Nicely done. I can never seem to nail that little snare/tom lick at 0:49 just before the vocals come in. You're very good.
ultrakool 4 years ago
Hey Ultra...thanks for the kind words. Danny Seraphine really owns this song, my cover is sort of loose, my own interpretation. Even the lick you're talking about is a little different from the real one...but anyway, I appreciate it, and thanks for watching...:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
Danny Seraphine would be proud to see his parts done justice! killer job!
jeffkahl 4 years ago
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Thanks so much, you're very kind...but ol' Danny still owns this tune. :) I certainly appreciate the kind words...thanks for visiting...:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
Holy Shit, Dude!!! You are f'ing AMAZING!!! That is one of my favorite songs and you nailed it!!!! You RULE!!!!
jimmyjam666420 4 years ago
Wow what a day, you guys are very kind, and I appreciate it more than you know. Thanks, my man, for watching...& I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
Wowza brah your pretty damn good. REALLY damn good actually
Seatedmaggs 4 years ago
WOW!! Awesome!!
NostalgiaBob 4 years ago
:) You're very kind. Thanks very much and thanks for watching...:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
How sad that someone as talented as you isn't out with some big band somewhere playing every week! Thank goodness for YOUTUBE! Loved watching you play- you are a great drummer :)
vineyardedge 4 years ago
You're so kind. You can't possibly know how much that means coming from such a talented musician like you. Thank you for visiting my channel & saying hey. :) You made my day. :)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
you have a sweet kit, pretty good drumming too
Nequith 4 years ago
Thanks...and my set thanks you too. :)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
lol
Nequith 4 years ago
Good job buddy. Great choice in song.
Echdrum 4 years ago
I appreciate it my man...yeah, what a song...almost anyone recognizes it; Chicago has always been one of a kind. Thanks kindly for watching...:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
Just subscribed to your stuff. Good job on this and the others. You ought to be giggin' at least on a part time basis anyway. I'd be proud to share a stage with you. Where do you live?
Michael
mdm172 4 years ago
Very kind of you to say...I've still been thinking seriously about it, for part time anyway. Hey, I appreciate you watching; are you a guitarist?
lowflyer55 4 years ago
Your very welcome. Yes a guitarist and budding keyboard player. Thanks for the invite BTW.
Michael
mdm172 4 years ago
Right on...and thanks to you too for the kind words. :)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
very good! drummers rule!
coppermo 4 years ago
Thanks very much! I appreciate it...and thanks for stopping in...:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
Bass/Percussion line is my favorite of any song. It is the backbone. Without the song is not really a song, it's just a shell. It's like body and soul. Well done. Truce. Thanks for the mental workout. Nice crescendos btw.
BabyTekTime 4 years ago
Thank you kindly. And thanks for stopping by even after our scathing discussion elsewhere on YouTube! Thanks for the mental workout as well...:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
Scathing? Yes, at times. However, while our discourse was down right sardonic, it was yet and still facetious and inciting. It's all in good fun. I enjoy a challenge, but I do my best to employ a bit of diplomacy and humor. I'm a good sport. One issue has nothing to do with the other. You are a good musician. I can respect and appreciate that.
BabyTekTime 4 years ago
And thank you kindly...:)
lowflyer55 4 years ago
this is wikid keep it up thanxs for all your comments xxxooo
iliketochewit86 4 years ago