buddy... fucking sick man.. i just got into drumming and this song has been one of my top picks to learn... good job man.. fckn great. btw any tips for drumming?
@plentifulceaser Thanks man, much appreciated! No real tips, other than following your passion. Also, get Jojo Mayer's Modern Drummer DVD - it will teach you tons.
I logged in just to comment. Love what you've done with the song, gave it some much needed depth, especially with the repetition this song requires. Glad to see that you deviated and didn't just cover it exactly, like a robot. Keep it up man!
Absolutely fantastic cover, and I found it incredibly interesting that you had many of the same interpretations as I do. Must be the Carey influence, as I too feel Loeffler can sometimes be a little too straightforward and needs to break out a little more complexity, especially with his cymbal melodies and fills. Anyway, great cover, and I can't wait to hear more from you.
@johnkew You're very welcome. If I may, I'd love to request to hear your interpretation of Clones. Loeffler has some great bass rhythms in the song, but I feel he needs to invest in some more cymbals and really expand that Carey influence. Multiple times I could hear perfect opportunities for some cymbal melodies or complex fills that really could have enhanced that song even more. Just a thought!
Face to the Floor is a fairly new song...you seem to have caught on to the rhythm quickly. Takes talent and skill to take on a song like that and blend in your own unique beats. I approve :)
Hey John! Thnx 4 inviting me too this vid of yours! I am really amazed by your spin on this song. You version is VERY Tool Inspired, it had a very smooth groove to it. Im sure if Chevelle ever need someone to fill in as the drummer for a bit, they'd go to you first! You should challenge your self and cover a song by Meshuggah! like "Bleed"
Hey there John ! Pretty nice cover man ! I must say that the sound of your toms remind me of mine, and I like that a lot, now that you've got better mics. You have very natural moves, and watching you play is always a pleasure. As for your posture (as you mentioned on my last video) you should think about it, if you don't want to end-up a hunchback when you get to be my age ! Hahaha! More seriously, just straighten up a bit and you'll be okay. Kudos !
@AlainHubert Thanks much for stopping by and commenting Alain, and yes I'm very happy with these new mics. It's funny how my posture on the drums has worsened over the past few months - watching your perfect posture really made me realize I have to nip this in the bud.
Thanks everybody for your comments - all of your encouragement and kind words really mean a lot to me, and I really appreciate all of you taking time to watch and to comment.
Me again - I noticed your wrists are at a slight invert when you play - didn't notice that before.I keep my wrists pretty much straight and keep the sticks line horizontal to my ulna. Nver thought I'd use ulna in a sentence hahaha... is that a specific technique or just the way you ended up playing?
@HeisW140 Haha, very little of my technique is intentional, and probably evolved from watching Neil Peart videos as a kid :D You mean the angle of my left hand around the 0:28 mark? I dip my hand like this when I'm playing ghost notes to prevent the butt of the stick from hitting my hand, to ensure good rebound. Basically I'm trying to free-up everything except the fulcrum and the fingers that 'dribble' the stick after a rebound. On the power strokes my hand is more parallel with the ulna.
@DrummingUpGames Thanks man! Those fills were very much Keith Moon-inspired, with the cymbal crashes in the middle of tom fills, and fills that crosscut measures. I don't hear many drummers doing that any more, except for of course Neil Peart.
Those toms sound great! Especially the floor toms! I have a Gretsch Catalina maple kit and I'm having trouble getting a good sound out of my 14" floor tom. I was just curious to know how you have yours tuned and if you had any tips on how I could achieve a sound like yours? Thanks!
@oggydrummer92il Thanks man, and I had the same problem except with my 16 inch floor tom. It sounded tinny and weak. Surprisingly, it was a real simple fix: I replaced the feet of the floor toms with some fat ones from an old Pearl Export series floor tom. Just replacing the feet made it sound 100% better. I can't believe Gretsch sends these great drums out with such cheap hardware.
@johnkew really? the gretch hardware it cheap? . i have a Catalina maple kit just like oggydrummer92il .. well i have trouble getting good sound to. but could it just be that i havnt tuned them right, :,( .. i am i pore child that can barely afford food . so do you have any ideas as what i can do besides change the toms out?... also what kind of cymbals do you have and whats the size?
@johnkew cool. Any chance you'll do another Chevelle drum cover? The Meddler off their new album has got a pretty cool beat. so does "An evening with El Diablo". great work.
@HeisW140 Haha, I tried those stick tosses almost as a joke on one take and had to stop because I started laughing. But then I watched the video and it looked kinda cool, so I kept doing it :) That Novo China sounds SWEET! It's got a nice high pitch and exotic overtones that really compliments the hand-hammered Paragons.
@johnkew I wouldn't dare try a stick toss - I drop them often enough as it is. Glad the Novo worked out in the kits "sound palette" for lack of a better term. Well done all round 10/10
@MrIPunchHard Right on man, you got it! It's that part at 4:30 of The Pot. Damn, I thought that would take longer for somebody to guess. This is fun, maybe I'll put together a montage of beats and make a contest out of it.
I like how there's 0 dislikes...This is AMAZING!!
jorysredangel 1 week ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@jorysredangel Thanks for your feedback!
johnkew 1 week ago
buddy... fucking sick man.. i just got into drumming and this song has been one of my top picks to learn... good job man.. fckn great. btw any tips for drumming?
plentifulceaser 1 week ago
@plentifulceaser Thanks man, much appreciated! No real tips, other than following your passion. Also, get Jojo Mayer's Modern Drummer DVD - it will teach you tons.
johnkew 1 week ago
fuckin sick dude hard to find covers this good!
raptorman1632 2 weeks ago
@raptorman1632 Thanks man, I appreciate that!
johnkew 2 weeks ago
@raptorman1632 I agree !
rslam666 2 weeks ago
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@rslam666 ..and lets say there is a "little bit" more than the original, but dude, you rock !
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rslam666 2 weeks ago
Great drummer. Even better heads ;P
btman2 2 weeks ago
need to sync the A/V
mandraake21 3 weeks ago
I logged in just to comment. Love what you've done with the song, gave it some much needed depth, especially with the repetition this song requires. Glad to see that you deviated and didn't just cover it exactly, like a robot. Keep it up man!
Tlaloc666 4 weeks ago
@Tlaloc666 Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, and I'm really glad you liked my spin on this one!
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Hokoko61 1 month ago
what kind of chinese is that???
clanofhyrule 1 month ago
@clanofhyrule I've got a 19 inch Sabian Paragon on the right and a 20 inch paste Novo on the left.
johnkew 1 month ago
Absolutely fantastic cover, and I found it incredibly interesting that you had many of the same interpretations as I do. Must be the Carey influence, as I too feel Loeffler can sometimes be a little too straightforward and needs to break out a little more complexity, especially with his cymbal melodies and fills. Anyway, great cover, and I can't wait to hear more from you.
zynesthete 1 month ago
@zynesthete From a fellow drummer, your feedback is very motivating. Many thanks!
johnkew 1 month ago
@johnkew You're very welcome. If I may, I'd love to request to hear your interpretation of Clones. Loeffler has some great bass rhythms in the song, but I feel he needs to invest in some more cymbals and really expand that Carey influence. Multiple times I could hear perfect opportunities for some cymbal melodies or complex fills that really could have enhanced that song even more. Just a thought!
zynesthete 1 month ago
man u nailed it that was awesome!!!
68beatles 1 month ago
Btw You should cover The Grudge man!
CudilifestyleBB 1 month ago
@CudilifestyleBB Great choice - the end of that song still gives me chills when I hear Danny's total mastery on the drums.
johnkew 1 month ago
Nice man definitely hear the Danny Carey influence keep it up good shit bro
CudilifestyleBB 1 month ago
and also your stick flips are awesome :D
RighteOusChicKen 1 month ago
thanks for the invite, great job :-) u definitely are Tool influenced, especially after 2nd minute, it kicks ass :)
RighteOusChicKen 1 month ago
@RighteOusChicKen Thanks for checking out my video, and thanks for your feedback!
johnkew 1 month ago
sick as man :D
IIIFiTzYIII2 1 month ago
Great drumming! glad i found you on youtube.happy new year.could you cover a Karnivool tune.
anguscole1 1 month ago
Awesome sound here.. really awesome cover, man!
Despotes518 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
bad mo-fo. (signed a beginner).
authenticalaskan76 1 month ago
Keep rocking man! Awesome!
NykSantos 1 month ago
awesome job man,,,chevelle tunes are awesome
2strokejunkies 1 month ago
Good job - I like your improvisational fills.
arternero 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Great job cool video
brevjo70 2 months ago
Hey, came here by request of the uploader. I must say, johnkew, you are one rocking son of a bitch. Keep it up dude, cause you're totally awesome!
FortuitousTruths 2 months ago
I love Chevelle. This is such a solid rock song. Great job.
Xepher85O 2 months ago in playlist More videos from johnkew
Nice job man!
okOoOPao 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
thats sick how do you guys keep the rythems going i guess i will leave it to the professionals keep on rocking bro
Jobiedean11 2 months ago
Like the toms much better now. Very good drum mix with the backing tracks and great performance!
ScalerWave 2 months ago
you're AWESOME man ...... :))
candira43ver 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Face to the Floor is a fairly new song...you seem to have caught on to the rhythm quickly. Takes talent and skill to take on a song like that and blend in your own unique beats. I approve :)
Onyx47tx 2 months ago
Amazing man
Gilbertdu62 2 months ago
Hey John! Thnx 4 inviting me too this vid of yours! I am really amazed by your spin on this song. You version is VERY Tool Inspired, it had a very smooth groove to it. Im sure if Chevelle ever need someone to fill in as the drummer for a bit, they'd go to you first! You should challenge your self and cover a song by Meshuggah! like "Bleed"
ramses86 2 months ago
@ramses86 Thanks a lot man, that's great feedback! Man that Meshuggah song has some crazy footwork!
johnkew 2 months ago
sick!
ImminentDeparture 2 months ago
Hey there John ! Pretty nice cover man ! I must say that the sound of your toms remind me of mine, and I like that a lot, now that you've got better mics. You have very natural moves, and watching you play is always a pleasure. As for your posture (as you mentioned on my last video) you should think about it, if you don't want to end-up a hunchback when you get to be my age ! Hahaha! More seriously, just straighten up a bit and you'll be okay. Kudos !
AlainHubert 2 months ago
@AlainHubert Thanks much for stopping by and commenting Alain, and yes I'm very happy with these new mics. It's funny how my posture on the drums has worsened over the past few months - watching your perfect posture really made me realize I have to nip this in the bud.
johnkew 2 months ago
that sounds dead on man. keep rockin -\m/
azonic2002 2 months ago
John great work! Sounds FAT! Respect!
Salychh 2 months ago
whatcha use to get the camera way up here?
guitarboy202 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Wow, that was really good dude!!!!!!
BobAnderson221186 2 months ago
I enjoyed it John! I know nothing about drums. But, I know what I like and I liked this!
N2theSun80 2 months ago
Sounds great, John! Did you see my video of this song live in my library? Love your videos.
embalmers 2 months ago
@embalmers I did see your video - man it looks great, what did you record it with?
johnkew 2 months ago
@johnkew Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. It has an awesome 24X optical zoom!
embalmers 2 months ago
nice one man!!
keep'em coming!!!:))
joemendiolaDRUM 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Kick ass man! How bout some drum lessons? lol
woodcutin101 2 months ago
Again, great work, love the way you enjoy playing :)
JunkersFEE 2 months ago
Thanks everybody for your comments - all of your encouragement and kind words really mean a lot to me, and I really appreciate all of you taking time to watch and to comment.
Cheers,
John
johnkew 2 months ago
I love you, BUT I'm not gay! xDD
GREAT!
Drum4Dream 2 months ago
Me again - I noticed your wrists are at a slight invert when you play - didn't notice that before.I keep my wrists pretty much straight and keep the sticks line horizontal to my ulna. Nver thought I'd use ulna in a sentence hahaha... is that a specific technique or just the way you ended up playing?
HeisW140 2 months ago
@HeisW140 Haha, very little of my technique is intentional, and probably evolved from watching Neil Peart videos as a kid :D You mean the angle of my left hand around the 0:28 mark? I dip my hand like this when I'm playing ghost notes to prevent the butt of the stick from hitting my hand, to ensure good rebound. Basically I'm trying to free-up everything except the fulcrum and the fingers that 'dribble' the stick after a rebound. On the power strokes my hand is more parallel with the ulna.
johnkew 2 months ago
you did an amazing job and the fact you put your own little style in there makes it even better. Thumbs up!
SundanceTree17 2 months ago
Awesome full body of sound on this one John... You keep getting better bro.. Keep up the good show
tstapp1026 2 months ago
Everytime I watch, it gets better and better .
kcbszone 2 months ago
your fills from about 2:10 onward are GODLIKE... and you keep a really good groove despite switching between all those cymbals. Nice!!
DrummingUpGames 2 months ago 5
@DrummingUpGames Thanks man! Those fills were very much Keith Moon-inspired, with the cymbal crashes in the middle of tom fills, and fills that crosscut measures. I don't hear many drummers doing that any more, except for of course Neil Peart.
johnkew 2 months ago
Those toms sound great! Especially the floor toms! I have a Gretsch Catalina maple kit and I'm having trouble getting a good sound out of my 14" floor tom. I was just curious to know how you have yours tuned and if you had any tips on how I could achieve a sound like yours? Thanks!
oggydrummer92il 2 months ago
@oggydrummer92il Thanks man, and I had the same problem except with my 16 inch floor tom. It sounded tinny and weak. Surprisingly, it was a real simple fix: I replaced the feet of the floor toms with some fat ones from an old Pearl Export series floor tom. Just replacing the feet made it sound 100% better. I can't believe Gretsch sends these great drums out with such cheap hardware.
johnkew 2 months ago
@johnkew really? the gretch hardware it cheap? . i have a Catalina maple kit just like oggydrummer92il .. well i have trouble getting good sound to. but could it just be that i havnt tuned them right, :,( .. i am i pore child that can barely afford food . so do you have any ideas as what i can do besides change the toms out?... also what kind of cymbals do you have and whats the size?
crimsonfang97 2 months ago
damn great cover! i gotta check this band out
luv4drums1 2 months ago
Chevelle, sickkkkkk woop woop!!! love this Irish rock band
SuperJR03 2 months ago
@SuperJR03 I think Envy on that album by Chevelle, is great obviously you may of heard it, haha keep rocking out man, kudos man :DD
SuperJR03 2 months ago
nice, keep up the good work man ;)
MrRobinderoeck 2 months ago
a bit of 46&2?
iLikechevelle 2 months ago
@iLikechevelle Good choice, one of my favorite Tool songs. But it was The Pot (see below).
johnkew 2 months ago
@johnkew cool. Any chance you'll do another Chevelle drum cover? The Meddler off their new album has got a pretty cool beat. so does "An evening with El Diablo". great work.
iLikechevelle 2 months ago
Excelente cover amigo.... !!!! felicitaciones....
frankester3671 2 months ago
Nice job 5/5
RasecKnarf 2 months ago
I love this song! I made a whole Chevelle cd and jam out to them all the time, and you did them great justice with this cover. Amazing as allways. :]
I like the Paragons, Neil Peart style haha.
kcbszone 2 months ago
Another sick cover dude! I love your kit man, lovely set up!
GOODBYEskateteam 2 months ago
Sounds awesome.
TJH3113 2 months ago
@johnkew have you ever listened to breaking benjamin?
drUmmify1000 2 months ago
I hadn't heard any Chevelle before this, they sound a lot like Tool, which is a good thing. Awesome cover!
Khyan1 2 months ago
Great work man, keep going it ;-) always cool cover !!
Davidmarcotte1461982 2 months ago
So freaking clean. Great Job as always. The sound is amazing also.
NYTROOPA 2 months ago
Nice stuff John... especially the stick tosses :-)
Was thinking you'd never hit that Novo hahaha Hows the sound? fit well with the Sabians?
HeisW140 2 months ago
@HeisW140 Haha, I tried those stick tosses almost as a joke on one take and had to stop because I started laughing. But then I watched the video and it looked kinda cool, so I kept doing it :) That Novo China sounds SWEET! It's got a nice high pitch and exotic overtones that really compliments the hand-hammered Paragons.
johnkew 2 months ago
@johnkew I wouldn't dare try a stick toss - I drop them often enough as it is. Glad the Novo worked out in the kits "sound palette" for lack of a better term. Well done all round 10/10
HeisW140 2 months ago
Kudos to the first person who knows which Tool song/Danny Carey beat inspired the polyrhythm at 1:54.
johnkew 2 months ago 3
@johnkew I honestly have no idea, I wanna say The Pot though...
MrIPunchHard 2 months ago
@MrIPunchHard Right on man, you got it! It's that part at 4:30 of The Pot. Damn, I thought that would take longer for somebody to guess. This is fun, maybe I'll put together a montage of beats and make a contest out of it.
johnkew 2 months ago
@johnkew Seriously? I just guessed... haha. I just had a good feeling about it
MrIPunchHard 2 months ago
@johnkew yet again, insane cover. Was the beat inspired by the china section that starts around 4:36 in the Pot?
BOOM8883 1 month ago
@BOOM8883 You got it! It was the same beat as the Pot. Thanks!
johnkew 1 month ago
Love Chevelle and so do I love this cover!
DeadRisenSun 2 months ago
Very good! My favorite is Mastodon - Blasteroid
TheOpethica 2 months ago
first!
Dominokid1 2 months ago