RUSH Drums - Tom Sawyer / YYZ - Contest Winning Video!

[JustinJustin2929]

beast mode!! Good shit....i just started playing a few months ago....Tom Sawyer is hard as F to learn.....

[nealbdrums]

if anyone would be kind enough to read this, thank you.

i just started doing drum covers on my primary account, if you could just please check out my first cover, i would sincerely appreciate it. thank you

this is the link:  /watch?v=sIYXriyhcwM

[mattatstick2drumscom]

Wow. Super solid!!! I loved it. Check out my version when you have time. rock on!

[stewscuda]

I thought it was super!! Put yourself in a competion and let's see if you can perform. Great drumming, PERIOD.

[ajmelon]

1:10 OH my gawd

[dwaller7179]

Meytal Cohen did it way better. This guy is to stiff. The snare drum solo was sloppy between 3:00 to 3:15

[MrBudEcarlos]

@dwaller7179 No she didn't.

[msgigglesbaby]

*jaw drop* 0_0

[07scraven]

wow



[RedSirenX]

The toms sounds horrible. :(

[drummerdude0515]

@RedSirenX i thought i was the only one who noticed the first a second tom sound like shit

[dragpackdale]

I can remember listening and tiring to play this on my little Ludwig set forever...after watching this I should of taken up Harmonica instead.

[drummer1920]

wow!!

[Delavagrant]

That was great man...in the pocket

[FeceMcGee]

@Delavagrant what does "in the pocket" mean?

[Sodgez123]

Astounding performances :)

[presidentillclinton]

the fills are so rad man

[PoopinPat]

day is lookin up. great video man that shit is complex!

[dcoolman101]

fuck dude.....your ok ;)

[gastipincha06]

Ohh!!! It's Fantastic!!!

[jimmymac63]

Still sounded great for only being a camcorder mic! Nicely done sir!

[shunsky115]

whoooppppeee pretty basic easiest song to play by rush

[snowmchristv]

@shunsky115 whooooooppppppeeeeeee put your weak shit on you tube..... This guy is pretty good, quit hating

[justgetsome]

this shit is incredible.

[knighthawk86855]

Damn this is by far the best i have ever heard way to go dude!!!!

[ryuman757]

I didn't know Neil cloned himself o_O

[AODWhiTeShaDoW]

Freakin great job in my books, one of the best "covers" i ever heard, replayed... mad skillz!

[generatrix999]

Hah! This is better than Neil Peart, who doesn't even foot his HH like this guy.

Can't believe this won an award tho, its not that good IMO

[XxStrongDrums1996xX]

@generatrix999 Both of your statements are incorrect. Fuck off.

[bboyer88]

bro....sry but solo's more then just toms are better.....work on how u can introduce toms while u hit ur snare..try sliding down whie u hit tom above snare......must not play much cuz most guys (correction= drummers) either get blisters..or play in shoes...deuces! as in socks slip.

[GuitarMage69]

WHAT a SOLO! wow!

[ooooters]

Damn! I've been looking for this video since after I first saw it 2/3 years ago! Searched "rush drum cover yyz" and stuff but nothing came up. FINALLY.

[hangover71]

got to meat Geddy and not Neil..??

[MrHeitz17]

@hangover71 Neil doesn't do meet and greets, it's best observed in his lyric quote "I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend." He's not antisocial, he's just not good with strangers, while Geddy and Alex are

[hangover71]

@MrHeitz17 ...Thanks. I saw them in concert around 1978ish.  Waited out back for 2 hours, They came out, I shook Geddy;s hand, Alex;s hand and I froze when Neil came by. I missed the hand shake. Funny, never forget it.

[joojoosasa]

@hangover71 Neil is very anti-social when it comes to his fans.

[ssleslito]

hes not at all bad but the snare and bass tuning is way off.i had a rush cover band and between my drummer and neil braatz here on youtube this dude is lacking but hes great !!

[pokermel]

Something is so hot about a man that can play drums. *drools*

[vertigo2112]

another neil ZZZzzzzzz

[Agnarian]

drummers a dime a dozen, so you must be worth at least a buck fitty

[kaz14177]

You ROCK!!!!!!

[lpatterson328]

I'm most impressed by your limb independence, mainly with your left foot constantly keeping time no matter what the rest of you is doing. Nice!

[Jen0os]

It's like listening to Midi drums, it's spot on but there's no feel ^^ or it could be the crappy recording.. dunno D:

[STEVE13061]

77 brain dead folls!

[garys1266]

Wow, just wow, if Rush ever replaces Peart, this guy ill fill in just fine..

[phuckawfndie]

The one thing that SUCKS is that he is not the drummer for MY Band!

Great Drummer, very dedicated, keen sense of time!

I wish this guy the best!

[leeniegirl6]

Peart uses double bass?

[loveja1]

AND YOU DIDNT GET A PICTURE WITH NEIL?????? that so sucks!

[jebus0011014]

i can see why you won

[artbyvince]

Tight man! Very tight!! Outstanding play. Unfortunately, this kind of music is not appreciated in the music venues like it used to be.  My hat's off to you and congrats on your winning, and meeting up with the masters!

[55drummerboy]

excellent man, just excellent

[prs1281]

TOM SAWYER=TOM SEX

YYZ=XXX

[jossy2112]

wow 1:34 is amazing

[BWFSabian]

Helps when u have the money pouring out of your hole to buy everything in the shop..

[SuperDeltaBravo1]

Very nice job!

[reddwoman76]

Anyone who would dislike this is a douche. Badass!

[marquinhovp]

@reddwoman76 the losers on contest deslikes!

[Kholdaimon]

Cool, I like it that you are almost dancing on your drumseat! :)

[Jpeger]

You're a better drummer than I am. Well played.

[unacharmer]

Awesome.  Nice chops.

[TheGreeneyes777]

right the f---k on matt...Keep on rocken in the free world..Or is it ""FREE WILL""" And doing it with your socks on....[nice job]

[ctfalci]

Man, i'm sorry, but my brazillian friend, play more!

youtube.com/watch?v=spHEFFPlsn­o

Check out. Cheers from brazil!

[mrjefftoyou]

Incredible man! Nice!

[MrBigthuginz]

hey the Saved By the Bell kid can drum!

[35327290]

You're from Brazil, are'nt you?

[Kursevalify]

So...you won the drumming contest...but didn't get to meet Neil? :o

[bewgb]

too natural too laid back, put some feel in it man!

[outdoorking69]

@bewgb Its like saying "your way too good man"......he makes it look easy and that's hard to do

[br1ancrowell]

Simply awesome! Doesn't even look like your trying...simply natural and laid back!!

[MrMdr96]

you hav a SICK SET!!!

[zeppelinandfloyd801]

holy crap!!! how was it hanging with RUSH?!?!? i went to the time machine tour in salt lake and they blew my mind! you rock man!!!

[sparkles67]

@zeppelinandfloyd801 yeah, but as usual, the professor is never around. geddy and alex are the nicest dudes around but neil is very aloof

[spdemille]

Nice :)

[marcandremck33]

Nice 4 strokes in YYZ -Good Job

[Kradantoste]

is it just me or does any drummer play better with socks? If not than i get to say that they at least like them xD

[spdemille]

@Kradantoste i admit, i love to play without my shoes on the best. it feels easier and better

[bluesman123456]

Weird that you won a drum contest and the only band member you didn't meet was the drummer. What's the story there?

[GeorgeBennett92]

@bluesman123456 Neil never does the meet and greets, for personal reasons.

[MtlGuitaristMatt]

I love how into it you got. Just awesome job on this in general. You deserve every prize you got! :D

[Ashadowman]

congrats dude ..... contract ? Serious group scoop you up I hope ?

Great to watch !

Rick

[joeymcnew37209]

Great Job Bro!

[cavdragoon]

Fucking killer. Just unreal. Great job and great tribute.

[milonkill]

Lucky guy. Got to meet two of three legends. I envy you. Oh and nice playing. More inspiration for me. =D

And awesome transition!

[milonkill]

Lucky guy. Got to meet two of three legends. I envy you. Oh and nice playing. More inspiration for me. =DDDDDDDD

[Garnsay]

@bugglez24 rock band helped my fingers on bass

[bugglez24]

Who the fuck cares about Rockband? It's a stupid video game that dickhead wannabe cocksmokers play because they can't play real instruments.

[SimonLandryMusic]

@bugglez24 for me this is actually the only way i can think of having a "drumkit" at home, but it's totally not the same thing

[SLSheehan]

weird...you met Geddy and Alex for winning a Rush Drum competition..but you didn't meet Neil??? You're a freakin good drummer, btw, good luck to you!

[bodazaffa1]

@SLSheehan Ever since Neil's daughter and wife died he became even more of a recluse in his personal life, fans have never been his forte' but as standoffish as he is he is not rude to his fans that do get a chance to get near him only if they overwhelm him or seem a little to eager to be in his presence. Since 1975 when Rush became more consistent in road shows they have averaged over 235 shows annually. now X that by 35yrs they have done more than 10,000 shows. Now X that by $65 a ticket!

[TAT2DJAX]

GRRREAT JOB!!!!! Ruzh fanz F'N RULE!!!!!

[TheyCallMePig]

1:58 GHOST PEDAL DUN DUN DUNNNN

[NBoston11]

this is fuckin awesome. the fill at 1:10 is sick

[halabinono]

learn heel-toe = dont have to use double kick for those fast bass double notes

awesome vid =:D

[mherrenschmidt]

good god! people like u make it look so easy and effortless, jerks like me try, and end up sounding like assholes....fine work

[fluxerflixer1]

Quit slamming this guy! He is a solid drummer and he is doing what he loves to do. Why the negativity ? Are most of you jealous? Maybe he does not have the cash to produce a higher quality sound? I am guessing the reason Neal did not show is that he does not like to meet fans. I am sure it was nothing intentionally rude. Your a great drummer dude, keep practicing and master your craft!!! A+

[brianremington]

Nice job!

[shermanr6]

Can you teach me how to do that shit in a week? I'd pay big bucks!!!

[ianman6]

@shermanr6 I'm sure you're already a pro at handling sticks. Save your money for the gay hookers.

[moJomittens]

lol looks like 77 people REALLY wish they could play like that...

[CECplanetxcracker]

you deserved to win that competition bro i salute you

[Andres10180]

Like Ribery

[nicktaylormitreski]

first off, really nice video, and the way you play these 2 particular songs is also amazing, there are too many crap videos here on youtube and this one aint one of em (just do idd if u can improve quality and sound pls)

second, you are so lucky to have met with Geddy and Alex, but considering the contest was for drums and you ARE a drummer, its kinda ironic to not have met the person that inspired you first off...Neil should have come

[Displace77]

@nicktaylormitreski Niel doesn't like to meet fans, he feels uncomfortable and is creeped out by the fact that every fan acts like a long-lost friend, words coming straight from him mouth. He talked about it in an interview.

He used to be more friendly but when Rush returned after his wife and daughter died he decided to avoid the media and has been doing so ever since.

[Displace77]

@Displace77 Also, I can't type today. Lol...

[nicktaylormitreski]

@Displace77 i know what you mean, his book is really deep regarding those issues, and to be honest i really understand him regarding the fans and their way of ''knowing everything''

[steve51704000]

I will forever wonder why anyone would choose to ruin an otherwise interesting video by producing it with the worst possible sound quality available. Sounds like you're hitting little plastic buckets and aluminum pie tins. Why waste such a good performance with CRAP sound? Sorry, but too many people are doing this, and it makes no sense.

[thephan1113]

@steve51704000 maybe they dont give a shit cause its youtube, chill yer jets brooo

[brianremington]

@steve51704000 Not everyone has top notch audio gear at their disposal. Seriously why so critical. The guy's a great drummer. Where's your video?

[steve51704000]

@brianremington - I don't post my videos until and unless I have the right sound. I said his performance was good, just mentioned that the poor sound quality ruined an otherwise good performance. Take a chill pill.

[DaFeasher]

do i sense some mike portnoy at 3:38 ? and oh my god! how were geddy and alex!? holy crap that would be crazy!

[RelaxBrodysseus]

At first I was all meh. And then at 1:35 I was all ZOMGZ! And I stayed zomgz for the remainder of the video. Dirty.

[drumtravelfun]

Yes...you're a good "drommer"

[ButterflyGir275]

you're a great drommer

[greenday4121]

Haha Neil never goes on Meet and Greets.

[mfsmfs63]

Great drumming, but your kit sounds like crap. That roto tom has to go, and get someone that knows how to tune the other drums.

[menom7]

When ya went on your lil YYZ-solo................Dude,T­HAT WAS WORTH me coming to WATCH THIS VIDEO!! Keep rockin!!

[Warthogfan]

Great conpetition. My local radio station I doubt has even heard of Rush. Half your luck for winning. It sounded good to these old Rush fans ears.

[DaddyBigTroll]

Was this better than getting an 18yr old naked and horny? No.

[randyman652002]

Nice job! I love that by playing the drums so well you got to meet everyone but Neil! I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend....... :)

[chiefjrunbone1]

this dude would whoop ass on rockband....nice

[ThatNotSoAznKid]

@chiefjrunbone1 You haven't seen the video of Rush attempting to play their own song on Rock Band have you?

[reidrocks1]

@chiefjrunbone1 why would he play rockband when he can play drums for real, especially for how good he is..?

[codymarchisawsome]

@chiefjrunbone1 This guy would whoop ass in a real rock band. Rock bands drums are nothing like the real drums.

[EverythingEvil007]

@chiefjrunbone1 really good drummers usually struggle on rock band....that's just my experience anyways.

[plentifulceaser]

omg nevermind the drums... can i have your arms ?!?!?! wow man your fckn sick.. and congrats on the grand prize

[mazlabel4]

can i have ur drums when u die? :)

[Vinny12857]

Great job.

[StowAlex]

Great job bro ! Nice set. Buying a new set in spring, used to play out 16 years ago. CAN'T wait to get back into it !!!!

[kevbocat]

Super work!!!

[GorDiane55]

Damn! Nice Job! Anyone who dislikes this is a fool!

[Mnog10]

Awesome job.

[Fallangel6]

77 dislikes are Neil Peart fearing for his job

[jammer1196]

Excellent job!! I have been playing drums for 37 years,and I still can not master the exact drum parts to that song.I have studied the style of Carl Palmer,and John Bonham as well and practiced,memorized many of their complicated works.I was very impressed with your playing. Again WELL DONE!! A 58 yr.old drummer from Englewood,fl.

[nirvanacarl]

awesome man. appreciate the video. makes ya smile when someone hits the minute subtleties

[jammer1196]

Excellent job!! I have been playing drums for 37 years,and I still can not master the exact drum parts to that song.I have studied the style of Carl Palmer,and John Bonham as well and practiced,memorized many of their complicated works.I was very impressed with your playing. Again WELL DONE!! A 58 yr.old drummer from Englewood,fl.

[steelstud7]

Great Job, Man, Very Fine Rendition Indeed. Ignore the Jealous Commentators.

[pokebusters1]

are you actually playing the drums? PLEASE reply back!!!!!

[spinak]

@pokebusters1 Of course I am. Does it look like I'm not?

[WhatTheTech]

@spinak Did you learn yyz by ear or did you use the book/tabs? I'd like to know cause im trying to learn it but everyone seems to have a different take on the bell pattern

[1011drums]

@spinak I think he/she meant that because the sound matches really nice with the song., and great video

[infectedvector]

@spinak LOL

[KurtCobainNevermind]

@pokebusters1 I agree, it appears as though hes playing the guitar in this video....

[Nitram916]

@pokebusters1 haha wut?

[yarborg1]

not half bad

[PrimalRhythm]

Great job. 

[fishinman2009]

Great drumming-Nice job.Hey man it would of looked cool if you would have had a hole in your sock and had your big toe sticking out---just kidding.

Like the vid.

[Nirvalica]

So good. That was great.

[lightspeed66]

You should be kicked in the nuts for cutting off Tom Sawyer 1 sec before the coolest fill. EXCELLENT drumming.

[jlkjoyful]

Wow! Nice job!!

[MaggotMuncher96]

are those Paiste Alpha cymbals?

[djtazzle]

sitting here no money for a kit watching what hes hitting i actualy know what to hit and the timing haha wish i had a kit to try it on

[Volentry]

The part at 1:13 are not john bonham triplets, it's RLKK.

Great job on the cover! You nailed it cleanly, and with fluid and relaxed technique. I have to applaud ya!

[cooperwishmaster]

3:00 ==> Sick!!

No wonder why you won

[BinkSir]

That's sweet bro great cover, but you did a peart cover and didn't get to meet peart?

[fifielcoolio]

pretty stupid the way you got to meet geddy and alex but not neil!!

[xWildxChildx92x]

@fifielcoolio Niel is very shy, particularly around fans :/

[vgmulva3]

impressive

[dewonderkind]

Very nice.

[luvthedrums]

Bravo... you've got a lot of talent bra!!

[zakmoran1]

class drummer

[monchichi6]

YOU FUCKING SUCK!

NEIL PEART OWNS YOU!!!!!!!!

[Shabutie97]

@monchichi6 What an idiot.

[AustinTK2550]

Dammit!!! Now I need a new pair of pants...

[Funnybear22]

Now that's what I call control!

[sk89123]

ya gotta love those triplets at 1:13 kinda reminds me of john bonham

[Djsilver64]

@sk89123 Haha, Dude that's what I was thinking! :D Bonham Triplets. They're so delicious.

[JCustomZ]

have u ever noticed neil is never with the band except in concerts???

[badideass]

@JCustomZ he just feels uncomfortable around his fans, theres no disrespect to them he just really really shy

[phishinvan]

Does anybody know what kind of smaller china cymbal he's using to the right of his ride cymbal?

It sounds great for such a small china. I dig it.

It's nearly impossible to find a china that fits "your" sound perfectly. I know it is hell for me. I like this one, though.

[ColemanDrummer]

Its quite a shame Neil doesn't do the meet and greets. ;/

[drumfreak14]

what kind of crash cymbals do u have?