Smashing Pumpkins - Geek USA live - cover

[oystersource]

Your amazing man, surely a pro? That was fantastic!!

[11111phil11111]

@oystersource Thanks a lot. No, I never took any lessons, I just hit things until it sounded good. Thanks for watching.

[corykato]

So intense, you're even sweating the green off, it's awesome man!

[11111phil11111]

@corykato Haha yeah, you know it's getting intense when your green starts to come off. Thanks!

[mattisprettycool]

i would NOT want to be your drum kit. great job man.

[chrispudneyblitz]

jimmy chamberlin clearly had to shave his head and make himself green in order for no-one to recognise him

[alinealows]

dude you rock man honstley one of the best drumers ive seen on hear for real respect man mike

[11111phil11111]

@alinealows Thank you Sir!

[102bac]

I clicked expecting to see a laugh and I was blown away man this is awesome

[11111phil11111]

@102bac Haha thanks.

[markwhufc82]

Amazing mate, never wanted to play the drum more than I do now!!!!!! Jimmy C would be proud!!!

[11111phil11111]

@markwhufc82 Wow thank you! Thanks for watching.

[oscjan]

I always watch this video when i want to get into a bad mood, cause it always makes my self-esteem hit rock bottom. It makes me feel like the worst drummer in the world... How long dit it take you to learn this one?

[11111phil11111]

@oscjan Haha don't say that. If it makes you feel better, I've never took a lesson in life. All these paradiddles and shit like that. Fuck 'em. I just sit down and rock out and eventually get better. I don't practice anything. I've never sat down and learnt the song either. I just used to air drum to it a lot. Yes, you heard me right. As long as you like doing it, keep doing it and you'll be alright. Thanks a lot for watching. Go for it.

[Despotes518]

@11111phil11111 Dude, most encouraging comment ever, for real. I've been drumming seriously for about 4 months and haven't learned it the "right" way (take lessons, learn rudiments, etc.) and have felt like I need to for some reason.. I'm just gonna freakin' rock out man to bands like this, thanks! You're an awesome drummer.

[11111phil11111]

@Despotes518 Thanks a lot. Yeah, sometimes you don't feel like you're getting better. You are, you just can't see it and then one day it hits you that you can play all this stuff and you never really sat down and TRIED to learn it. Fuck lessons. They're for people who lightly tap cymbals to start solos while pulling 'jazz faces'. No thanks.



[MrFeelgood95]

why does radiohead's drummer play smashing pumpkins

[MrAgreich]

how the hell can you dislike this vid????? are you retarded??

[11111phil11111]

@MrAgreich Haha thank you

[jakeenan]

@11111phil11111 I'm not cracking open the champagne yet buddy....Pick up them bloody sticks we got an hour and a half of this gig left to do yet! Then we'll see.

Great job. Looking at this reminds me of how flaccid the current Pumpkins line-up are without Jimmy. (Shouldn't even be called the Pumpkins, but I won't go into that!) Great job, once again.

[11111phil11111]

@jakeenan Haha thanks a lot. Yeah, I think even when Jimmy was still in the band, towards the end, they just didn't seem in to it anymore. Back in the day you could really feel the passion. Yeah, I agree, I'm tired of slating the current line up too.

[jbarachi]

AMAZING.

[Tom3786]

Sneakers in the dryer

[PhantomxSpectroSound]

How do you do that ??!!!!!....

[stevecato]

JUST....GODDAMN! and everytime I've seen Jimmy, that's what he leaves you saying! Bravo!

[asdf852asdf]

fuck the blue man group

ps: the son of mask was horrible

[Diana4yoo]

why is the wall red

[masheats]

I would like to see you play doomsday clock. You are amazing.

[arsenalfox2000]

Outstanding!! My fav Pumpkins song along w/Cherub Rock ;)

[thatguitarkid]

The Smashing Pumpkins were never that great live, compared to how they sounded on record. Which is a shame because Jimmy Chamberlin is a fucking BEAST. And so are you. Great job! :)

[kcarollee]

wats up with the background noise

[farfle10]

it's phil selway

[Motownisyourtown]

Dude. You are incredible. Butch Vig called Jimmy's performance the best he'd seen and you match it.

+1

[11111phil11111]

@Motownisyourtown wow, thank you!

[Motownisyourtown]

@11111phil11111 No problem man. I'm actually just about to buy some electronic drums, alesis dm6. Been playing guitar for years and always wanted to learn drums but i guess it's one of them dreams that never got fulfilled. I'm only in my 20's so it's not too late.

Any advice?

[11111phil11111]

@Motownisyourtown Cool. Yeah my advice is if you take lessons and someone hands you some paper with all written stuff on and it looks boring then don't do it. Screw the lessons. I never took any. Don't listen toanyone. Play how you want and set your kit up how you want. Just hit things and have fun.

[christophercansell]

your not trying hard enough &)

[cannedkitty]

this cover just fucking murdered me

[thehypenator]

Are you playing this live?

[CHAPOSAAA]

Great. Why are you green?

[AZTECAPOLAR1]

Is this Hulk, the musician? lol

[IamTheScorchedEarth]

we would like to play an OLD song!

[igarashi125]

damn,dude you seriously are one of the best drummers iv heard

[11111phil11111]

@igarashi125 Thanks!

[et720]

@igarashi125 This is a great cover, but you gotta remember that writing the songs and covering them are 2 totally different things.

[11111phil11111]

@et720 Thanks a lot. Yeah if you want original material I have an album out on itunes with my current band Cedar Falls. Thanks.

[zachpygott]

why are you green ? :) awsome drums im better ..... ok your insane i cant play haha

[SLEEPontheSTARS]

the Pumpkins should drop their current drummer, and pick you up, your that amazing!

[11111phil11111]

Thanks a lot. Thanks for watching.

[chv307]

@SLEEPontheSTARS Real Inspiring!

[homero622]

are you green? ejjejejejejeje nice cover man you are awesome and i love this song too, you should watch my guitar cover with solo:)

[Kierono10]

@homero622 No he's not. You should get your eye's tested, he has normal skin colour... ;)

[homero622]

ajajajajajajajja 

[ZELXOfficialChannel]

Why didn't they pick you?!?! Instead Billy picks some 19 year old terrible drummer, have you heard the new songs? There's no drummer! It sounds like a drum machine, there's no soul in it like you and Jimmy put into it.

[MrWOWRandall]

INCREDIBLE! i wanna play drums now :)

[soundgarden1194]

uhh you look a little queasy... lol

[umitsjustgrunge]

ha, jimmys twin?

[qtbrown]

This video made my day dude. Rock on!

[11111phil11111]

Thank you Sir

[wakeup068]

That was out of this world!

[11111phil11111]

thanks!

[richardjturner08]

thanks heaps bro :P

[richardjturner08]

hey man how you doing? i was wondering what sorta head phones you use whilst playing drums? i have some seinaffer i think there called?, plugs into my ipod, then usually play along to the song on ipod, but there not noise isolation, so u can hear the drums whilst playing which makes it hard to play along to, i was just... wondering if u could recomend some, like a brand or a specific set you use so i can get some, just something that fits good, is comforable to wear and is nice and loud!! cheers

[11111phil11111]

I'm good thanks. Hope you're ok.The very best I can recommend are the ones I use. I bought a couple of pairs. They're just awesome. They're sony MDR-V700's. Be careful though, don't get cheap imports off ebay. I did and they were rip off's. They're usually about £60. The rip of ones are about £20. Hope this helps.

[abaloo72]

Incredible... woah...

[gregorioster]

You´re insane... 5 stars and a favourite click, you green freak drumer.

[11111phil11111]

Haha thanks a lot.

[sockerdude22]

My god, how did you get your hands to move that fast... Absolutely incredible. Great work!

[11111phil11111]

Thanks a lot! I didn't take lessons or anything. I just had fun and tried playing along to stuff until it sounded good.

[gregorioster]

You didnt take lessons? O_O woa... true?

[Muddrum666]

This is a sick cover. Job well done man. U owned this song! 5/5

[11111phil11111]

Thanks a lot

[TommBomb]

Fuck! I've been watching your videos for ages, and yeah i've seen it before, but i wasn't really watching cos i was busy. But now I've watched it, shit, my mind was blown lol. I'm like that dude off 'the Pick of Destiny'. Fantastic. Keep them coming lol.

[11111phil11111]

Haha Thank you! Glad you liked it.

[DukeDren]

This is some great drumming, can't stop watching. Seriously, sixth time in the last hour.

[11111phil11111]

Haha thanks a lot. Go do something else!

[peniosasdasd]

This is so FAST

[anotherriver]

join the pumpkins!

[ngaudio021]

Epic Success

[11111phil11111]

Haha thanks!

[jetdave100]

brilliant.

[GATACIEGA]

great man!

[raziel1001]

Jesus Christ!! Awesome!!!

[11111phil11111]

haha thank you

[Bitwaba]

3:25 - 3:43 I love it

[ppdrums]

Alien !!!

[corykato]

Dude you rule.. as do The Pumpkins.

[11111phil11111]

Thank you!

[osauro68]

por el color de tu cara y manos creo que eres un alienigena o lo más parecido a un robot, pero seguramente para tocar ese cover del vivo sos un animal. Fantástico

[ryanpires1234]

superb!!!!!!!

[riotdave]

I don't really like this live version, too fast - must be funny to play along, tough- excellent job as usual

[Gamagachee]

Really? I accually love the live version a little better than the studio...

[djshaul]

AWESOME,

[BudgeBudge]

fantastic.. i've heard a lot of live versions of geek u.s.a.. but i never heard that one.. and it sounds amazing... do u know where i could find it ?

[11111phil11111]

Thanks a lot. This version is from Stuttgart Germany. It was a great gig.

[mrzerodocfan]

Descendant of Corganism at Amazon

[davidneary01]

good god to jesus f'n christ!!!it looks like your in ffwd but its true speed..great great job...

[wheelchairRetard]

you wanna start a band?

[nickisanarchistalive]

0:02 you do a look like a chicken when he says old :]

great video tho XD

[monk0383]

The paint reminds me of when SP used to have fun!

[pedromrf]

Nice hair

[bja311]

fuckin great dude. This song is crazy fast live. tyte job.

[11111phil11111]

Thanks!

[stevecato]

and dont ever paint that wall a different color!

[jumeau1]

you're kicking some ass though....

[jumeau1]

they always seem to play so much faster live than on the record.

[CBdicemaster]

EXELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

you must have practiced very hard

[11111phil11111]

thank you!

[Lemjok]

The man is a fucking metronome.

[11111phil11111]

Haha thanks

[katekross]

Wow, your great.

I would love to see you in the band :)

And this green.. gorgeous.

[jesusisapokemon]

Im going to print screen 2:18 and ask you to sign it next pumpkin tour (fingers crossed for you)

[markanthonychan]

If there would be an audition for Jimmy's replacement, you'll be much qualified to fill in his post.

[howetzerman]

OK Nostradamus, take it easy on us.

[blablaogist]

indeed, and there it is in April 10 in LA...

[kranshor]

uhgghmghh.................. Sorry I think I drooled on your video.

Gief awesome giant Yoda drum skillz?

[jazztickets]

This video blows my mind. I've watched it at least 8 times by now. The green was brilliant. Next time you can dress up in a clown costume and play some fucking hard shit.

[11111phil11111]

Haha thanks a lot. Glad you like it. Your guitar videos are great by the way. I love them. Everyone go and check them out.

[agjebb]

This is fucking epic.

[11111phil11111]

Haha thanks!

[MacPac78]

Mate, gotta say, awesome job, funny as when you screw it up at the very end! Last note dude, you could've nailed it

[elscorcho19]

could you do XYU. it was doesn't matter what version since its the sickest fuckin song ever.

[11111phil11111]

Good choice. It's one that I wanna cover anyway so I'll upload it before long

[daxterdot]

:o,

Mother Of God,

Thats Insane

I FUCKING LOVE IT :D

[11111phil11111]

Haha thank you!

[11111phil11111]

It's from Stuttgart, Germany in '96

[Who4you2]

You make everybody else look so fucking bad!

[11111phil11111]

Haha! Don't say that, they'll hate me! Thanks a lot but there's loads of other great drummers on here. I'd never claim to be better. Haha thank you though

[11111phil11111]

Thanks a lot for the comments. Glad you liked it Sir.

[fabhomer]

i saw smoke coming out of your wrists! is that normal?at 3.43

[11111phil11111]

Haha

[Davepumpkinhead]

christ dude! You're a beast! fill for fill!

[11111phil11111]

Thank you Sir!

[badaa307]

wat ur parents think when u popped out the womb green and shit lol...great covers tho

[11111phil11111]

Haha! yeah it was a surprise to them, because they're both blue. Thanks a lot

[Alekzbizkit]

WOW, youre incredible wtf ! 5/5

[11111phil11111]

Thank you! Thanks for watching

[mrstromer]

Unreal. You are incredibly gifted.

[11111phil11111]

Oh cool. Thanks a lot for thinking so

[iByTheWayi]

I never knew hands and feet could move that fast... O.o, mind boggled.

[lefors]

Oh my god!

Pure anger all the way through there!

Some like to rock hard -

This is more more like Smashing Drumset :-P

[ghost037]

thats unreal, man.

[motoman1210]

even i started to sweat a bit, thats excellent

[11111phil11111]

Haha cool. Thank you

[tsolis]

is there a halloween?the drums are very simply but the band rocks:)

[1amT3D]

you are a MACHINE

[11111phil11111]

Haha thanks

[xagadada]

NiCe !!! rly great

[jbpruitt26]

jimmy's alien twin...........awesome

[TallMidgett]

badass!!

[MacPac78]

great job dude but you fucked it right at the end : (

[pooner01utube]

fucking unreal!!!!!!!!! jimmy himself would be proud

[11111phil11111]

Thank you Sir

[Iwanete]

15 years playing? i hope get there someday

[11111phil11111]

You will eventually. Just keep going

[drummingwild]

rad!1

[SPFrobber]

just like I suspected, chamberlain's work on this track was sick, now I can see it

[Skilful9]

that was freaking awesome

[PumpkinDog33]

when i saw some green dude doing cherub rock it reminded me a lot of a sweet Geek USA vid i saw awhile back.... sure enough it was you... nice!

[11111phil11111]

Haha cool. Thanks a lot!

[brunoadc666]

hey fatso you suck!

[tjoh2009]

wow nice job man, ive watched most of ur videos and u never fail to amaze me. nice face at the quiet part haha. check out my guitar cover of this. not on ur caliber but whatever. keep up the good work.

[11111phil11111]

Thanks a lot for watching the videos. I'll check out that cover

[tjoh2009]

may i dare suggest you covering the new heavy metal machine, or superchrist from the aol sessions. would love to see that.

[carajillodwsq]

I play guitar but I love drums. And when I see somebody like you playing that way, I love it a little more. :)

[11111phil11111]

Haha thanks a lot. Yeah, I do that with guitars too.

[clogsrulz]

Its probally about time Chmaberland bort you a beer..

[Fluidvirgo]

VERY impressive!!! I'm a huge Chamberlin fan, both he and Stewart Copeland were my reasons for eventually picking up the drumsticks..

Geek USA is one of my SP favs, but I find it so hard to play, especially the fast snaredrumfills he does (ah yesh, the jazz background worked wonders for him), and to see you pull it off, the sped up live version even, OMG! KUDOS!

[11111phil11111]

Cool. Thanks a lot. That's a really nice comment to leave

[andrewface]

how does jimmy make it look so effortless?

[SilentKage0]

That's an amazing cover. The speed is incredible!

But, I must say the part from 2:54-2:56 just doesn't sound as crisp as when Chamberlin plays it. Besides that, great job!

[VaNSaNT85]

awesome shit bro... keep it up