Not so much can you play these licks or not. It’s can you remember the arrangement and play the proper lick when King Peart plays it....well done Kyle.
Took me 2 years self taught to learn this. I can say, every expression on his face were focus and enjoyment/ fun that it was done. Nothing as a percussionist makes you happier than nailing it.
I think Kyle gets this 100% cause he's relaxed and smiling. It can be nerve-wracking to try such an iconic song. But the worst thing to do is tense up, which isn't seen here. Kudos.
Legendary Kyle, a true master that has done great justice to one of the greatest Legends of rock. Thank you very much Kyle. You never disappoint. Great work.
Have you seen Meytal Cohen's cover of Tom Sawyer? She did a great job. However she seems to have a different vibe because she doesn't quite attack the drums like Kyle does. Maybe it's a different personality? I wonder if she plays Motley Crue. I'd like to see if she attacks the songs like Kyle does.
I transcribed the drum part, then went to RU-vid to see if anyone was playing it accurately...this is the most accurate version I've seen, right down to the accent patterns and the subtler hihat openings Neil does on the original recording. Very well done.
If any one of your videos have shown me I only need a basic 5 piece kit,its playing this song lol..Seeing Peart surrounded by a sea of drums "which some how he manages to use" makes this even more impressive..
Hey Kyle. I just started watching your videos recently. I must say, your a great talent. You make it look so easy!! I'm a big fan. Where are you from? I'm from Pennsylvania. Is your kit setup @ your home? Or a studio somewhere? Keep up the great work!! I'll keep watching. Your fan. Mike Colman.
I bet I know why you got a single thumbs down (as of this post) but that's just being anal! It says "cover" NOT "How to"! Whoever it was was a purist Neil fan and has no soul, it may not be exact but you're having fun and if you played it like this with a really good cover band it'd be totally fine! Thumbs up, nicely done.
You are a great drummer, but why are you driving the stick into snare like that instead of letting bounce? It's throwing me off because Neil's snare play doesn't sound like that.
Gotta love the chewing...a friend of mine in high school did the same thing and was an awesome drummer. He kept his tempo and stayed in the pocket by doing that. Pretty cool 😎
HOLY F'ING GOD!!!!!!!! Kyle, you nailed it! Very Neil-worthy. This cover was well worth the wait! I've never seen videos of Neil smiling when he's playing this. You are truly a pleasure to watch. Not sure of the complexity of the song, but I'd love to see you cover Nightwish's version of "Over the Hills and Far Away".
Kyle, I've watched many of your videos and I have to say, you're very impressive. Love how you hit to your aggressive style and attack. I jaw hasn't dropped hard to your playing except during the video at 3:00-3:12 you go off and do these incredible off beats and your timing was perfect. I had to watch that 3 or 4 times. I was so excited to see what I saw. It doesn't come easy. I'm not a drummer but I could sure appreciate your playing and style. Cheers!
I don't know jack about the drums .... but hearing you play sounds just as good as the real recordings, not to mention your joy for playing hops off the screen ... Thanks for sharing and best of luck!
Neil Peart used to say that he knew how well his night went if he played Tom Sawyer right. Well Kyle, you were spot on with this cover you deserve to have that big smile on your face. Well done.
Bravo, well done Kyle. You are a very well accomplished drummer...You are very entertaining to watch. You hit those drums as they should be and accent those cymbals in precision. As a drummer myself, in my opinion, you are by far the best version of drum covers for Tom Sawyer...Hats off, keep up the good work...2:35
BADASS! That song has been my Achilles heel for 30 years of playing ! Great fucking job man. I also play 1 up and 2 down and get a bit overwhelmed in the rolls.
Kyle, kyle, KYLE!!! Ma man!!! Just killing it bro!! Such a fantastic job on this track! Neil himself would be very proud bro! Keep posting Kyle! We wait wit baited breath for the next vid! T- 💯👌👌👌😜👍🤘🤘👌👌👌
Hey Kyle,do you think Neil's drum work is hard? I was reading and artical yesterday and it said neil was an overrated drummer.i think he was the best to my opinion..
Playing drums for anything by Rush requires quick hands and absolute precision - you have both Kyle, nice job man! I'm betting Neil (RIP) would approve.
