Rush "Hemispheres: Prelude": Drums!!!

[carnivore10]

Wow, I"m from the same city Rush is from, I grew up listening to them. You nailed that one my friend..nice work!

[nantucket0]

After seeing you play, they always listen to the original.

Your music is a high degree of completion.

And, wow drums considerable.

I'm looking to play on your drum set is.

While watching your video, I can dream.

Convey that say I was impressed.

I'm Japanese, so English is not good.

I understand that the thought conveyed.

But are looking forward to the movie anyway.

You are amazing! !

[airsombra]

Great Great Great!

Even Apollo was astonished! :p

[JTrials31]

Ah man, Astro, the audio is off by about a second

[Astrotama]

@JTrials31 Euh, looks ok to me, although we never know what browsers or YT processing are doing. It takes painful efforts from me to synchronize the overdubbed song to the drumming and if it's off, this is certainly not what I uploaded.

[JTrials31]

@Astrotama

Ehh, sorry, reloaded it and it seems to be fine! YT is so iffy sometimes

[superpinkfloyd101]

tu es le meilleur astrotama...

[jnyveslbl]

Yeah! What can I say! Awesome! That's where talent, technique, and experience comes together, uh! Keep it up, Pierre!

Your drumming (collection of takes) does present a great example to youngsters, to those who wants to create real music!

[Jordrok]

Epic en ta... !!!

[d3rjackal]

Yet again, you show the power behind Peart's playing better than anybody else I've seen on YT.

[sos1001001]

EVERY SOUL A BATTLEFIELD!!!!!!!!!

[genedees]

bravo sir...love your work. i remember as a kid listening to hemispheres through the headphones and it taking me to a different place, i felt so absorbed in the music and composition...watching your videos takes me back and i thank you for that!!!

[RFaustini]

Have I already said that it's always a good day when you post a new Rush drum cover video? ;-)

[Astrotama]

@RFaustini Yes, and thank you! ;)

[BaldJohnnyRhythm]

Thank you for posting this one! This is an all time favorite... "Hemispheres" was my 1st Rush album (back in the days of vinyl). Once again, well played!

[BigDancin]

The one guy that clicked the "dislike" button must've just been mad that you didn't play the full side one. Great work as always, man!

[drunkattheparty]

Amazing work as usual!!! Great job man!

[kmg365]

Wow, just awesome. Precise, clear, and played with clarity. None of the sloppiness of lesser drummers. Those Sabian Paragons are just so bright, crystal clear - the ride absolutely just bites - its a real ping ride. 10/10

[hacksack1]

rush are true masters, and you do them justice, a true joy to watch you play there music, bravo !!!

[loveja1]

I wish I was closer to you, we could have a few camera angels of you playing, that would look awesome!

[jwdarn]

finally got to watch it. very cool. quality stuff as usual. I really enjoy your choices. keep em coming!

[duh1993]

Love it man! Fantastic! The only drummer on youtube I watch!

[1989PinballWizard]

Excellent as always. Hemispheres is my favourite Rush album so this was a treat to watch! What are the time signatures for this song?

[Astrotama]

@1989PinballWizard Lots of 6/8 and 7/8.

[rbeun]

Awesome job as usual, Pierre. Just wondering weather or not if your going to upload these to your web-site. To save them before the YouTube Nazi's go crying home to momma because the record company's think that their getting ripped off because were listening to music we didn't pay for and the spineless worms at YouTube are a bunch of yes men that can't think for themselves. I would like add your latest vids to my collection of your awesome masterpieces in order to learn how Mr. Peart plays.

[Astrotama]

@rbeun My web site in on hiatus right now. I'm looking for a more permanent solution. In the meantime, I prefer people to watch the videos on YT... it helps my stats! ;)

[sparkles67]

@Astrotama thx so much for your vids, it motivates me!!!! that and the new peart dvd, its awesome. but got me to thinking. why do you think neil changed the configuration of his kit? particularly the tom arrangement? the single bass drum is understandable, what with the advent of decent double pedals. when did he do this and why?

thx bro!

[pmzq0123]

Great Cover!!!!

[ThePsychicSasquatch]

Seriously, you are one of the best Rush drummers on YT. Peart hits 'em hard and so do you. I appreciate all the small details you get right. Bugs me when drummers playing Peart miss the little things.

[cicerocezimbra]

Ohhhh my god, I'm impressed with such dedication! Congratulations friend!

[Tunesmaster709]

and by the way , you can upload videos longer then 15 on you tube!!!

[Astrotama]

@Tunesmaster709 No, not me. I have broken the copyrights rule too many times for YT....

[Tunesmaster709]

@Astrotama oh haha should have added a disclaimer ahah , and random q , are you Canadian??

[Tunesmaster709]

awesome !!!!!!

[cursedjeeper]

Thanks great job Lakeside park anytime soon ? lol

[polacotf2]

you need a new camera

[Benjamin765432]

Awesome!!!

[hellstorms1]

Awesome work as usual, and I would like my shirt back lol

[Astrotama]

@hellstorms1 It's all sweaty, you can have it! ;)

[fenipa]

AMAZING AMAZING job like always! This was my first rush song i've heard... still one of my favorite. Beautiful just watch you play the drums!!

[TheOtakuAmp]

Very impressive. :-)

[driveasshole]

cool you a are a fan, its so cool to see someone whojams like this, keep it up

[slashsdevil]

One of he best YouTube subscriptions I've ever made. Thank you for constantly showing me just how far I can take my drumming if I have the drive.

[Astrotama]

@slashsdevil Thanks for watching!

[pd2210]

WOW.....Thats all I can say

[furmangus]

simply amazing...

[Dreamarcelo]

Great as always man. how about your back, are you taking care of it or what ?

[Astrotama]

@Dreamarcelo Yeah, it's pretty good but I have to be careful and I wear a support belt most of the time. I'm also exercising a lot these days too, bike and dumbbells, so it helps. Thanks for asking!

[rushfanbytor]

Another outstanding job, keep up with the updates I really enjoy your work. "Rush On!!!"

[Astrotama]

@rushfanbytor Thank you!

[Wh1teSp4rrow]

Such energy :)

[viddecool]

Awesome! Probably my favorite rush or atleast one of them, thank you!

[Astrotama]

@viddecool You're welcome!

[CaptainHowdySH]

Phenomenal as always :]

[SteveShivik]

Awesome man, fuckin great!

[cc6809]

Amazing, no less.

[TheRemedy2012]

The triangle chime part was tight bro I'm gonna go out and look for one now Great Job!

[Astrotama]

@TheRemedy2012 Thanks! I have two triangles on the kit; the small one I used sounds better but was bit small for that triplet playing. ;)

[Hellmut34]

Outstanding as always :)

[TheNatureguy01]

just awesome, keep up the incredible work :)

[SubatomicRC]

:) OUTSTANDING VIDEO!!

[ErikH2112]

I was just wondering earlier today if you were going to do this song someday : D A real masterpiece. Great job!

[MrTBBiggs]

Since your last I pulled this out of the archives. What an amazing album. Nice hands at 1:00

[MusicTheater81]

I love it! Great Job! :D

[ludwigviper4468]

HOLY CRAP! I've had "Armageddon" stuck in my head for weeks now. It would really help if you show us that. I'd appreciate it greatly.

[dasdrums]

Great job as usual. Love the videos you make

[snarlingrabiddog5150]

Stunning as usual my friend!