I found this by accident just searching for this song. You sir are absolutely tremendous. Stewart Copeland is a freak of nature, and you did him proud. I could watch this all day.
Memories, my band did this song in clubs in the 80's. I'm a drummer, nice job. Stewart Copeland was a big influence on me. Copeland at the time and still you can hear him and instantly recognize his sound and style. And yes Paste cymbals are awesome. Have been using them for over 30 yrs,
not by any means an easy cover....Stewart Copeland was a badazz drummer. ..I don't know many people that could cover that. let alone sound that solid and clean.....sticking is unreal, nice my man
Learned guitar, bass, piano now Ive bought a drum set and now Im in love with an instrument. I love those other instruments but the groove for me is thick as butter on my soul. Thanks for sharing your joy with us.
Man, watching this performance makes want to go out and buy a drum kit pronto, and I'm learning the pedal steel right now. I think it's a good bet that a great many people are frustrated drummers...
Omg you played this cover like if you was copeland wow i am truly impressed am an older woman and i would love to play the drums at my age keep up the good work
Hey Mike, Just want to tell you that I never get tired of watching you play this song. I am not a drummer, but I enjoy watching good ones and you seem like a good one to me.
I rarely enjoy a cover because most guys do versions of the music but this my friend is EXCELENT in every ways. I love Stewart and this is one of his most inspiring drum lines. Congratulations o the cover and thanks for share your skills with us.
You Guys/Gals All ROCK!!!!! Thank you!!! Yes, I did sign my deal with Paiste this month... so far, a handful of my new cymbals arrived, some are on back order, but I should have them all by mid April (fingers crossed).... Amazing Cymbals and Amazing people who run that company.... I should appear on their artist list shortly. I will also be hosting Yamaha/Paiste/Evans/Vic Firth Clinics in North America soon! hope to meet you all someday! Happy Drumming! Mike
Hey Mike; Phenomenal job on that song dude. That was one of the most entertaining versions of that song that I have ever seen. "You Da' Man". lol, No but seriously, you are an awesome drummer and I thank you for blessing us with being able to watch you put your talents to work, and not just seeing you teach all the time. I myself have been drumming for over 40 yrs now. I have done guest appearances with many top groups myself at times. I just play for GOD now though. GOD Bless Mike & take care.
Freaking amazing! I couldn't stop smiling during the whole video. Kudos to you, man, I hope you get the gigs you're looking for, and that you can be appreciated for your huge talent. Congratulations a million times! Thank you, thank you, thank you
Favorite part is at 2:27. Of course, this cover is awesome, stupid solid. But just when you think it's a really solid, straightahead cover, you throw that little stick twirl throw into the third verse, right before the "hundred million castaways" line. It's one little piece of flair, but it makes the whole thing for me.
Very, very good and solid drumming. I hope you're a drumming teacher..It's very difficult to cover the Police, especially Steward Copeland....I also loved your drum cover of Radio / Video from SOAD. Please do more drum covers.......................Really terrific drumming!!!!!