Rush La Villa Strangiato - Drums - The Drum Channel

[brutis20044]

Dude you look like you could be my long lost brother

[TheDrumChannel]

@brutis20044 I've been toli I look like someone my whole life. Must be my face

[brutis20044]

@TheDrumChannel odd thing is my brother learned the drums playing rush.... I recently retired from the military at 42 and it has always been a dream of mine to play drums.... Do you think its too late to learn??

[TheDrumChannel]

@brutis20044 The hardest part is the will to want to do it. If you have that - the rest is practice and have fun while doing it.

[brutis20044]

@TheDrumChannel Thanks for your input .... If I can be 1 tenth the drummer you are Im golden ... Love watching your vids ....you can see your love for drumming in your videos ...Cheers !!

[jlochervamboj]

Thats one of my favorite Rush songs to play . Great job !!!!

[jagball22]

:)

[tbhsul]

the beat after 0:51 is impossible

[joetheguitardude1438]

i thought you were really neil peart in the beginning

[biggestplanefan]

@joetheguitardude1438 Me too! hahaha

[TheGreatest0111]

Excelente, I would like to see the whole song covered, this is the best cover I've saw by far ...

[SonorSonicFan]

That is some solid playing. Great job!

[TheDrumChannel]

@SonorSonicFan Thanks - I appreciate that

[2112LSG]

@SonorSonicFan I agree. You look like your really enjoying yourself!

[zadtrax]

Sorry to say it, but this version sucks compared to what some non famous younger drummers have done.

[madmaxcris]

pq vc naum chupa um canavial de rola ??? varios cortes no video....uma bosta e kis enfeitar demais oq era perfeito e ficou um cu..... matou a musica seu bosta

[stanleynich]

That was excellent like Mike Portnoy said anyone can play YYZ but play La Villa Strangiato ........

[BigRiverAce]

Guy your just awesome!!!! I've always loved this song and you really get on it. Very nice. Later

[stevenlangton]

God damn it dude, you're really good!!! Rush is one of the best group in the world...I'm so proud to be Canadian when I heard some rush...

[ps3fanatic619]

U should do a drum tour vid, great playing btw

[jamesbrown69]

amazing, just..... amazing!!

[datinsky69]

I would be curious to know if he thought this was a harder song to play than Genesis "In the Cage" that I saw him try.

[TheDrumChannel]

@datinsky69 The Cage would be harder to play.

[jlochervamboj]

@datinsky69 Great question !

[whaaselfesteem]

C'mon Man! At least put some effort into it, Geeeezzz......Looks like you were holdin' back? Actually; that was amazing! Nice work on those metal disc thingies.=]

[TheDrumChannel]

@Webdragon220 I would describe it as fun. It's been a while since I really played and figured out every little thing that he does and this is what is left of my memory of this song. Thanks again.

[slhanks4]

Neil Peart has described this has one of the most difficult drum tracks he has ever laid down. This drummer does an excellent job. Outstanding!

[TheDrumChannel]

@slhanks4 Thanks - it was close enough - so many time changes in there

[Ghastlygrinnerr]

Awesome vid!! great cover, do you have your own band?!

[TheDrumChannel]

@Ghastlygrinnerr No I don't

[litledevel15]

And yet people say he's not the best drummer???

[TheDrumChannel]

@litledevel15 They are all so good. How do you compare Neil Peart to someone like the drummer from the Police. I could go on and on - they each have their signature styles.

[CrawfordDrummer]

I have to say you have the exact opposite facial expressions neil has while playing! Great cover!

[TheDrumChannel]

@CrawfordDrummer - I know - Neil is all serious - mine are more like straining faces! Thanks

[instantbrother]

I absolutely LOVED this edited version! Pleasantly surprised here! I got a couple Rush covers on my channel if you want to check em out... Nothing like this but just props to you from one drummer to another... The thing that makes you a great drummer is your command of the arrangement. Great drumming man!

[johnnylarue1]

the concert toms are too funny

[123ThisIsMe]

I guess RUSH is many drummer's challenge. ... and achievement ...

I knew a guy who managed 'Hemispheres' from the first bit to the last ...

(...but that's probably only kind of breakfast to you ...)

[TheDrumChannel]

@123ThisIsMe - What a great album that was/is. I think I'll dust that one off and listen to it. Thanks so much.

[rockthewalk]

you rock...completely...a treat to watch. Awesome.

[TheDrumChannel]

@rockthewalk Thank You

[rbjax]

Absolutely brilliant, top to bottom. The snare tom tom fills are incredible. Killer sounding snare & video work. Clearly a labor love!

[binnyman]

LOL !!! Yeah, I thought so !!! While watching your "In The Cage" medley, I heard your snare sound and saw that do-rag and thought "Neil Peart is an influence for sure" !!! Lo and behold, here's 'La Villa' in your video list at the side !!!! The Professor is, without a doubt, a world-class musician, one of the best there ever has been. His performances are drum clinics: each one amazing. And you, my friend, are Da Bomb !!! Peace:-)

[ronsondrums]

Incredible! I thought Cobus had the market on drum covers. Then I discovered The401Drummer, who took it to another level by doing his own remixes. You are in a class all by yourself! I can't figure which is better. Your drumming or your editing skills. It's the whole package! Great drumming, great video and absolutely wonderful audio mixing. Hats off to ya!

[TheDrumChannel]

@ronsondrums - Thanks so much - if the world was filled with more people like you I'd have to make all the doors in my house wider so I could fit my head through them! Thanks so much for taking the time to write the comment. I really appreciate it. Can't wait till you get all your gear together and start making videos. Thanks again

[hyperboreal]

So cool. 

[TheDrumChannel]

@hyperboreal Thanks

[KevDan67]

That was fantastic.

[TheDrumChannel]

@KevDan67 Thanks so much

[thehendrixhammer4561]

you are a beast at drums.

[TheDrumChannel]

@thehendrixhammer4561 - Thanks so much for the comment

[Veradoradehon]

You are totally "in the groove". Enjoyed this. Great job!:)

[TheDrumChannel]

@Veradoradehon - Thanks - this version is cut down, the full version is on my website. Thanks again

[LesGomez]

So much going on in this song. Tempo changes, timing changes, style changes. Great job Joe...what's more it looks like you had a great time playing it too.

[TheDrumChannel]

@LesGomez - Playing Rush is great - I had a problem with it before but I think they are allowing it now. Have to do some more. Thanks

[rebeat2u]

awesome, sweet clean sound.. greatly appreciate your work and production!

[TheDrumChannel]

@rebeat2u Thanks

[TheDrumChannel]

@rebeat2u - Yes it takes a while to make these - but it's a labor of love

[willie1227]

I would LOVE to jam with this guy! He plays all the tunes I love to play! Excellent job and you really look like you enjoy what you're playing. I'll check your website and hopefully you'll have the full version of this tune. Thanks for sharing!

[TheDrumChannel]

@willie1227 Yes the full version is on the website - thanks for taking the time to check it out.

[thatickla]

Niiiiice.....

[TheDrumChannel]

@thatickla Thaaaaanks

[rascalferret]

your grin is contagous

[TheDrumChannel]

@rascalferret - Thanks - actually it's more like a strain :)

[TheJAMALONG]

Freakin Awesome!!

[vineyardedge]

Spots the Zildjian! HAHAH- ok no wonder.. haha

[vineyardedge]

Awesome! I don't usually like Sabians, but yours sound great!

[TheDrumChannel]

@vineyardedge - Me either but the Zildjian one broke - What's up? Haven't seen anything from you lately.

[jowens1126]

Hey! Looks like you finally found a way around the copyright infringement thing.

I love this song. I actually played this with my band at my High School Talent show back in 1982. Our drummer was bad ass back then. We would play the whole exit stage left album if you let us. Awsome Job as always!

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks - Seeing this played live is always a treat. I would have loved to see you guys do this song live. Great album. I like the older Rush betther than the newer stuff. I guess I'm old school - Thanks again

[xwowiex]

HAHAHA

YOU ARE SO GOOD!!!

[TheDrumChannel]

@xwowiex Thanks - i appreciate that

[yesmon4real]

good job bro !

[TheDrumChannel]

@yesmon4real - Thanks

[drumzgal]

I've never seen a guy having so much fun on his drums!!

[TheDrumChannel]

It beats the hell out of workin for a livin - Thanks

[drumzgal]

No kidding....LOL!!

[Spazzmodeus]

He's really making it a bummer for us demons who feed off of pain and misery. Less smiling and more sneering, I say.

Oh yeah, and he plays well, too....too well. I know of hundreds of musicians who sold their souls for less skill. Hell doesn't appreciate competition.

[blinkzor5]

wow man. just wow if Neil Peart saw this im sure he would give you mad props. You look so happy with what your doing AMAZING!!!! keep it up.!

[TheDrumChannel]

@blinkzor5 Thanks - You wonder if he actually checks this stuff out.

[ocrue]

Awesome... My jaw fell... : Ｏ

[MyTwangyGuitar]

Mick Fleetwood is the only other drummer I've seen that displays his enjoyment at his craft as much as you, Joe.

Man, where were drummers like you when I was playing?

Keep up the *great* work! *****

[StarHomer]

You are amazing. Your place is definitely behind the drum kit and you are doing what you were born to do. I wish I had as much talent as you have in your little finger. Keep on rockin'. TimG

[TheDrumChannel]

Thank you Tim - your band sounds great too. I like the Sweet Child of mine video. It really sounds good. T^hanks again

[fredthejunkman]

Joe, why aren't you touring with a major act?! You're just too darn good......

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks for the vote of confidence

Well lets just say it's not my decision.

[byte19]

WOW!!!! o_O! speechless!!!!

[seonittinoes]

the best

[17drums]

Another AMAZING video, Joe! Your playing is superbly tight, and of course the video effects always blow me away. Makes me ashamed to post my raw stuff!

[mattyp3400]

5 stars !!!!!

[DRMessinger]

Can't say it any better than saying "EXCELLENT"! Its a pleasure to see your videos popping up as frequently as they are. And everyone on them has "The DRUMCHANNEL" originality to it. Way to go Joe!!

[camgreer]

Man, I don't know what you do for a living, but if you aren't a professional full-time drummer, I don't know why. It's obvious that you are totally in your element. You are what You Tube was made for. Keep 'em coming, and BTW, your collaborative effort is truly the next best thing. Fantastic!

[TheDrumChannel]

Wow - thank you so much for the nice words. I'm glad you liked the collab with the other players. They are really good musicians. We should have more to post shortly. Thank you again

[Scream4vengeance]

Hey Joe, that was a really great, entertaining video! Had to grab myself some popcorn and a cold one... Love the coloring Fx on your kit. Very nice! Man, if you added a few PAR-type spotlights & a modulator to your gear, you could add the COOLEST, live feel to your vids!!! Oh yeah, the drumming is TDC-quality, as usual. Catch the stars! - JC

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks JC - I'm not quite up to your level of editing but you have given me a lot of ideas to try and fool around with. I appreciate all that you do. Thanks again

[Utube2Itube]

INSANE!!! This is your best video so far! I hope I will be this good some day. 5*

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks - yours seem to becoming more polished as well. The HD / zooms editing. Keep them coming!

[PDXguitarfreak]

awesome Joe - you never cease to amaze me!!!

[iteletnap]

outstanding :)

[LouddrummerO]

Im speechless! Your playing is beyond incredible! I knew it would be a masterpiece. This is your best piece of work to date in my opinion!

Know for the video editing, just brilliant ideas with the green screen and the beater. You should put your website on all your upcoming vids. I admire how you push yourself to the limit. Proud to call you my friend Joe. MUCH RESPECT!

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks John - If you want we can get together and go over some more stuff - Whatever I can do to help.

[downriverdon]

Way to go Joe! One of my favorite Rush tunes!

[TheDrumChannel]

Me too! How could you not like this tune? Thanks again

[zodiakironfist]

Simply awesome, man!

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks Rob - I appreciate that

[EricSes]

Man, I love how you show the beater. Awesome green screening as always...not to mention, incredible playing. :)

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks Eric - Your collabs are great too. it's nice to be able to play with other people

[tenplex]

Good job. Interesting edit version. I'll have to check out the extended version.

[AlainHubert]

Hey Joe! Had a look at the complete video on your site. Incredible performance! I like the little ad-lib toward the end, nice touch.

BTW you're not getting old, it's just a very demanding song to play...hehehe.

I usually don't like the sound of open toms (concert style) but yours sound amazingly good! 5 big stars for the complete video!!!

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks Alain, I figure I'll belt out all the hard ones now so when my ass gets real old, I'll just play the easy ones :)

Thanks again

[fry530]

Badass man, i might cover this for youtube myself

[TheDrumChannel]

I'd love to see it !

[TheDrumChannel]

Thanks Don - I really appreciate that - Glad you enjoyed it.

[AlainHubert]

Great teaser! I'm happy to see you sweating (like me) at the end! LOL! I'll go see the full version right away! I'm sure I'll be seeing another masterpiece performance by Joe!

[koolbossjock]

Your videos are the only ones I will watch while I am watching a Yankee game.lol as always nice work.

[TheDrumChannel]

I hope they won! Thanks