Rush "Circumstances" : Drums!!!

[alexguo74]

amazing



[am1933]

I agree with the "very tricky" comment, to those that dont play the drums it may not sound like the flashiest song that Rush play, but the first few times I tried to play it - I found it to be a co-ordination nightmare, it has to be Neil's busiest hi hat part in terms of foot play.

After a good few sessions of practice I found it to be quite easy to play, it has also really helped me with limb independance.

[mikelovesdeb]

Wowie 3 very nice cover brother... :)

[Tupidude9500]

theres alota cymbals in this song... i only notices it when i watched this.

nice job!

[rtfrancis2002]

Idk why, but ur awesome

[thunderchild2112]

Do you have the bells on the spd-20 or u have to import?

[Astrotama]

@thunderchild2112 It's the bells from the spd-20 sound bank.

[amrush2112]

Very Nice! I have been playing Rush on guitar since for 25 years and I can count only one other person that can play Rush on the drums correct. You make two! And even saying that, you play it better than the other guy! Amazing!

[AlleyGirlMusic]

ugly, but awesome as hell

[Crabowski4370]

awesome!

[davidbrucemusicvideo]

HOLY CRAP! YOU'RE AMAZING! I was playing this note for note on guitar when I was 16, when the album came out, and I wish I could find a drummer this good in Chicago. We could make a great living as a tribute band. Man, you're great, bro! Even the bells!

[LDuoR]

I want to see live to do the Snake and Arrows.

[jacxieokay]

This is killer!

[Siyates747]

hell yeah brotha! check out my cover of natural science..

[killdonwhitehorse]

great

[killdonwhitehorse]

that was badass!

[rcolmn]

Well done!

[shivoron]

That just makes ya smile, friend!

[zeldanut08]

Once again you did an amazing job!! You're my hero man, keep up the badassness! Also, i am EXTREMELY jealous of your kit.

[bjoelfn55]

I really enjoyed that and I could tell that you did too. Your timing is right on. Bob

[davidbrucemusicvideo]

l'm gettin' chills, bro! You're awesome! God bless ya! I was just listening to this on my iPod today and loving the drums and here you are crankin' out an amazingly hard tune! Bravo!

[Astrotama]

@davidbrucemusicvideo Thanks! This one took lots of work and I'm still working on it.... I'm more confortable with it now since I've been playing this with my band for months.

[Remko1024]

@Astrotama Any chance on live material with the band?

[william194113]

Well done!!

[TheDDG]

Fantastic job!!! Maybe the most underrated song in their catalog, and you nailed it! Well done.

[Astrotama]

@TheDDG Thank you!

[C0zyDunt]

Excellent one of the best I've seen.

[tX0utlaw]

If you spent as much time trying to get pussy as you play drums you'd be banging more sluts than Hugh Hefner. But in all seriousness that was spot on. Excellent job!

[pm3181]

excellent ! Your really good

[jcat57126]

Hello again Astrotama it 's hard to be believe you are a astronomer you should be in a professional band playing full time with your talent .I can't wait to see my hero's RUSH on Aug, 7th glad you caught the show in Quebec and your future show in Vegas thanks for the reply take care.

[jcat57126]

Man you are great at those drums!!! I'm very impressed. I love Rush in fact going to see the Time Machine Tour on Aug. 7th at Whiteriver in Auburn Wa, this will be my 3rd time last was the R30 tour.Keep up the great video's thanks alot for your talent take it easy my friend.

[Astrotama]

@jcat57126 Thank you! I saw them in Quebec City 2 weeks ago and going back to see them in Vegas on August 14th!

[CMD9889]

@Astrotama You did very well on one of my favorite Rush songs! But, when it comes to the drumming of this song, I can hear everything well, except for the base drum. I like to learn pieces on my own, but I could'nt hear the base drum. It looks like you're playing straight eighth notes (except on the snare hits) on a lot of the parts. I was wondering if you could help me and give me the counting to the bass on the chorus (for example, would you count the bass 1+(2)+3+(4)+ ? ) Thanks!!

[DaveTinNY]

Astro, you are the man. Period. This so much reminds me of my playing to Rush when I did it every single day after school in my high school days. I'm glad to see you take in and recognize EVERY single note/beat when you play. Very cool. Like the Glokenspiel (spelling in question)! Nice touch. :)

[basedrumballs]

Superb!!!!!!!!!

What camera and laptop are you using ?

[alexancofuccita]

Great! You are awesome!

[mdr666]

Thank you...No really;) I was first exposed to Rush when I was in junior high - 2112. After that, I bought every album they put out. Well, up to and including "Moving Pictures". After that, they sort of lost me...but whatever.

You bring it all back to me..and then some...

Thanks.

[frankiethedago]

My absolute fave RUSH song!!!! and love the original MOVING PICTURES TOUR SHIRT!!!!!

[Bluemoon4655]

are tamas good, in your opinion?

[FUNKYchickenFILL123]

@Bluemoon4655 You know that Peart had played on Tama in the early days?

[sevenskulls1]

Awesome!!! I enjoy all of your videos, have for quite sometime, first time seeing this one and it is incredible!!! Keep it up!

[Astrotama]

@sevenskulls1 Thank you for watching!

[jdpjr2112]

Dude, you are so head & shoulders above everyone else out there it's unbelievable!

[rovusss]

cut down on the chowda, great cover

[hhhjjjsss]

u make the verses look effortless dude ur awesome

[Astrotama]

Thanks! This is a song I've had to practice a lot lately because we play it in my band. So, I'm glad it might appear effortless since to get there took a while! :)

[notyanni]

dude....i just love the fact that you play obscure RUSH tunes man!!! fuckin awesome!!

[KMFn420z]

always a treat watching you shred, keep up the good work

[LenMan619]

You are unFREAKINGbelievable!! And so very inspirational! Keep on keeping on, man!

[Astrotama]

Thank you!

[xdux]

DUDE  email me. u own. must talk

[rbeun]

Rush is touring again. The Time Machine Tour. Just thought I would let you know. Of course you already know probubly. So is your wife going to be ready to play in the near future? I'm sure there is a small intimidation factor built in while trying to play with you. I'm sure that she rocks also. Egg her on, there's nothing to be ashamed of. Cheers and have fun at the concert. I'm seeing them at Summerfest in Milwaulkee July 3rd.

[Astrotama]

She does rock! But she is a little shy of playing bass in public right now. She shouldn't because she is quite good. Some day...

[madgameman1]

@Astrotama Did you mean "should" or shouldn't?

[45bandit]

@rbeun and there playing the complete moving pictures album

[kwpower29]

Great song from Rush. You did a killer job.

[pattkadir]

Bravo dude!!

[skyprop]

Great Job Again!!!! You never let us down!!!!!!!!!! Keep it up!!! How about some of the Hemisheres suite???

[devno9904]

Great job on this one bro...the bass drum work was super tight!

[Workinman101]

You teach me and I thank you for your efforts !!

[Astrotama]

Thanks for watching!

[sebasvard]

Super job!

[p0rkjell0]

Dood, you rock on the Rush. Ever try any Dream Theater? I'd love to see some if you got it. KEEP ROCKIN MAN!

[Astrotama]

I've learned several DT songs in the past. I have all of their albums and I have seen them in concert. But, these days, I concentrate my efforts on Rush for my tribute band... Thanks for watching!

[TempleOfSyrinx]

Bravo dude! :)

[uroshow]

Great job, Astro! Congratulations.

[phylodude]

Hell yeah! Right on the money. Great job!

[stephenhollingsworth]

Nice, as always! Thanks!

[IRONdonkey217]

that was mad balllz

[MrCamel64]

dude you kick ass

[marcusedell]

Kick Ass!!!

[marcusedell]

Kick Ass!!!

[dman2332]

wow!!! awesome as usual. look forward to the next one!

[Rendclaw]

Well done! I have never heard someone do the tones before. If my video editing skills were up for it, I'd do a montage of you, Martin, and Paulie doing this same song, just for kicks.

[ericvader8]

MOVING PICTURES T-SHIRT! JEALOUS!

[Rendclaw]

Moving Pictures shirts are not hard to find at all.... or that expensive, either.

[Billykid514]

awesome one of the best RUSH songs

[robass5]

you are a god!!!! my fav rush song

[mrlurp]

That was fantastic, great playing!

[LostReality33]

Another AWESOME cover, as always! the only thing that sucks is this new youtube page.......

[Lydirius]

Once again my friend, you nailed it!! Superb!!!

[JTrials31]

Awesome job, astro, the xylophone part was a nice surprise as well.

[roflboca]

my lord..100/10. excellent

[JeffTewell]

One of my favorite Rush tunes....Great job!!

[devwhit]

Great job Astro. You make it look effortless! I want to cover that song someday, although my kit is not as 'endowed' as yours!

[mcrue16]

dude great job. nailed it man. keep up the awesome work

[ajaake]

Not my fav Rush song, but you did an awesome job man!.That is a very hard one to play

[beatsdddx]

Very good

you nailed it...much props!

[readme60]

thank you very much for doing this song.

[ILLslipONEinYOU]

amazing, keep up the good work.

[constantine2112]

Great playing. The bells were a nice surprise.Thanks for sharing this with us.

Love the look of your drum kit.

[flamingstick]

I've been waiting for you to cover this one.

[MikeandDanVideos]

First Comment. Nice job really like your drumming and also love Rush!