for those who never realized, at 5:55 Neil omits the 8th hi-hat note in the song (so you’ll hear 7 hi-hats with a pause on the 8th). this is extremely hard to pick up for unattuned ears and this guy nailed it. every cover I've seen on UA-cam has totally overlooked this detail. cheers for nailing the fine details bro!
I learned to play LaVilla without a double bass. Just a simple five piece set, and three fairly crappy cymbals, BUT developing a keen sense of timing to compensate for other shortcomings, I learned strange and new time signatures (5/4, 7/4, 9/8, 11/8) thanks to Rush. I could play 5:55 perfectly because it was a part I could learn without needing anything more than I had. Good catch!
This is the best drum cover for this song that I have seen thus far. The word I would use to describe it is "Flawless". Every single nuance was captured. Keep up the excellent drumming.
I think Neil secretly watches your vids and appreciates your passion, your constant striving for perfection and obvious talent as a musician. Like Neil Peart, you always want to make it just that little bit better. You’re always an inspiration Sterling. Thanks.
I agree with you, the Energy that was Neil is aware.. I think it's funny that people think once a personality (Ego) has disconnected form the body that that energy is now "done". Not...true at all.
They are from the country boys who only like 4/4 time and wants to know that the phrases, verses, bridges, and Choruses are in the same recognizable place so that someone who has never herd the song before can pick up on it
Thank you so much! My eyes are wet with tears because we’ll never again see Neil’s level of ingenuity. You’re awesome for letting us live it for a second from the captain’s chair!
He was a true composer. Something that many aren't or not to that depth. Most throw something together, but Neil really seemed to put all his passion into actually composing and putting all the right pieces together in the right places. Building a complex structure that sounds incredible and all flows so well, and connects perfectly.
We all know the thumbs down are from those who are so jealous they can't come close to playing this. This is easily one of the best drum covers of any Rush song.
Genius perfectionist, every single hit is ABSOLUTELY the same like on the record. Listen to la villa maybe a thousend times, seeing this, I like it even more.
Hello Sterling! Greetings from Brazil! I've watched all of your videos and i've need to congratulate you for the amazing performance. The way you care about the smallest details, is unique and beautiful! Thanks for that! Hugs!
An outstanding tribute to the great Neal Peart. Thank you and well done Sir. Edit: After seeing dozens, maybe hundreds of tributes playing this song, I’ve decided that this tribute is the best. Your skill and proficiency is not lacking in the least. No soft spots or gloss overs here, only skill and great timing.
After the thousands of times I have ATTEMPTED this song I’ve never such on point, precise, and beautiful playing for any rush song ever! Great playing keep it up. Those 11 dislikes are from try hard guitar players who are jealous.
That was absolutely amazing. I love watching someone put in such hard work to learn a great piece like this. I am so glad I stumbled onto this. Subscription added. Great work bud
Neil you will be missed i loved all you skill behind a drum set you are the best at what you did and you where a very smart man i loved your playing since you started with rush i just wish i would have stayed playing as l ok ng as you did 45 years was alot my friend and may i say i will always remember that you where the best drummer ive seen and i always wished i could play like you ty so much neil peart for being who you where a great drummer of all time god bless you sir
This should have a million views! Incredibly well done and the amount of meticulous practice it takes to learn the Professor's intricate nuances of alien chops is greatly appreciated. Neil is smiling.
Holy shit. I've watched an awful lot of people try to cover Neil on UA-cam. Some are fantastic, some are ok and some really suck ass. This, however, is nothing less than incredible. A perfect carbon copy. The details, the nuances, the sound....wow. Phenomenal work, sir!
Jaw hanging open! Just incredible. I cannot get over how crazy hard the drumming to this song is. I literally get lost at several points just watching. Great job!
What a great effort at covering one of the best instrumentals ever written, good on you, you are dedicated to the maximum. 🎼🎼🎼🥁🥁🥁🔊🔊🔊🎩🎩🎩 Hats off to you.
I really believe probably only Sterling after hearing all the songs on his UA-cam channel could possibly fill in or cover for Neil I mean Sterling just executes everything precisely his rhythm timing articulation everything right on the money the way their music is written and played there's really not much room for adlibing you'd be able to tell and it wouldn't sound right Sterling does a masterful job of playing Neil Peart music good job man you practice a lot .
I agree, he doesn't play exactly like Neil Peart because he isn't. However, he does the best fill ins I have seen and that is awesome. Gotta give this dude mad points! Keep up the good work
5:14 is just built up so well! I think the drums help really well to build up to the reprise of “Monsters” with that AWESOME riff! Also 6:19 is a crazy fill and you pulled it off perfectly!
That was amazing! I knew the song was hard, but i didn't know exactly just how complex it was. That was a FANTASTIC performance. You're a very talented and skilled man.
Excellent. Neil Peart said in many interviews that his greatest wish was to inspire others . You would have made him very happy . So sad that he is gone 😥 . Keep making covers please. They honor him in the best way possible.
for those who never realized, at 5:55 Neil omits the 8th hi-hat note in the song (so you’ll hear 7 hi-hats with a pause on the 8th). this is extremely hard to pick up for unattuned ears and this guy nailed it. every cover I've seen on UA-cam has totally overlooked this detail. cheers for nailing the fine details bro!
@Shallex you dont need to play an instrument just pay attention ;D
I heard that also . This is the only cover I have seen the musicianship that it takes to really nail it .
I learned to play LaVilla without a double bass. Just a simple five piece set, and three fairly crappy cymbals, BUT developing a keen sense of timing to compensate for other shortcomings, I learned strange and new time signatures (5/4, 7/4, 9/8, 11/8) thanks to Rush. I could play 5:55 perfectly because it was a part I could learn without needing anything more than I had.
Good catch!
S. E. Instruments are easier to listen for. I personally think producers have the best ear because they can hear extremely minuscule things
and again at 8:05
Sterling, WHEN Geddy and Alex ask you to do a tour with them, I'll be one of the first to buy a ticket. Thank you!
RIP Neil Peart
This is the best drum cover for this song that I have seen thus far. The word I would use to describe it is "Flawless". Every single nuance was captured. Keep up the excellent drumming.
I think Neil secretly watches your vids and appreciates your passion, your constant striving for perfection and obvious talent as a musician. Like Neil Peart, you always want to make it just that little bit better. You’re always an inspiration Sterling. Thanks.
Well he won't be watching them anymore
Purshottama Devadhikar damn 😭😂
@@purshottamadevadhikar5035 damn why you gotta ruin my day like that
@@purshottamadevadhikar5035 Too soon!
I agree with you, the Energy that was Neil is aware.. I think it's funny that people think once a personality (Ego) has disconnected form the body that that energy is now "done". Not...true at all.
The way you drum is so beautiful, technique is out of this world. You’re just amazing to watch man
Agreed.
Yes
Sterling is A..M..A..Z..I..N..G..!!
My jaw has just dropped. This guy is awesome. The 11 dislikes must be from Mars.
18 now
20 now
21 thumbs down at this point! WTF?
They are from the country boys who only like 4/4 time and wants to know that the phrases, verses, bridges, and Choruses are in the same recognizable place so that someone who has never herd the song before can pick up on it
@@jamesbacon480 Those are all hardcore Barbara Streisand lovers!!
Thank you so much! My eyes are wet with tears because we’ll never again see Neil’s level of ingenuity. You’re awesome for letting us live it for a second from the captain’s chair!
What I love about Neil the most is not his drumming ability but how he arranged the drums to fit into the song.
He was a true composer. Something that many aren't or not to that depth. Most throw something together, but Neil really seemed to put all his passion into actually composing and putting all the right pieces together in the right places. Building a complex structure that sounds incredible and all flows so well, and connects perfectly.
The person who gave this a thumbs down is either deaf or a disco fan.. GREAT COVER MAN!!
Right! I once accidentally hit thumbs down so maybe they were all accidents? Great drummer hands
Why not both?
Exactly. Deaf, disco or jealous. Awesome cover.
No doubt jealous
Jealous
We all know the thumbs down are from those who are so jealous they can't come close to playing this. This is easily one of the best drum covers of any Rush song.
Uncanny. Doesn't EVER miss a beat.
Incredible!! I've seen Rush probably 15 times (starting in 1982 on the Signals tour) and this drumming is right up there with the late great Peart's.
It is really happy to know that Neil is still alive.
Genius perfectionist, every single hit is ABSOLUTELY the same like on the record. Listen to la villa maybe a thousend times, seeing this, I like it even more.
Hello Sterling! Greetings from Brazil! I've watched all of your videos and i've need to congratulate you for the amazing performance. The way you care about the smallest details, is unique and beautiful! Thanks for that! Hugs!
An outstanding tribute to the great Neal Peart.
Thank you and well done Sir.
Edit:
After seeing dozens, maybe hundreds of tributes playing this song, I’ve decided that this tribute is the best.
Your skill and proficiency is not lacking in the least.
No soft spots or gloss overs here, only skill and great timing.
Watching you makes me realize what a genius neil was and how amazing you are for playing so exact
Dude, now this is a full body workout of a song! Legendary song and legendary drum player!
After the thousands of times I have ATTEMPTED this song I’ve never such on point, precise, and beautiful playing for any rush song ever! Great playing keep it up. Those 11 dislikes are from try hard guitar players who are jealous.
Unless Neil grew his hair back this is the best and most accurate cover I have ever seen....incredible job!
That's awesome!!I've been playing 24 years and still can't master La Villa Strangiato,that's amazing you nailed it 👍
i am truly amazed. wow.
RIP Neil Peart
All I can really think of at this point is "Wow, well done sir." It is tasty.
This is it, no intros, no effects, no adds..... just an excellent drum cover
This is purely fucking amazing. Never seen someone perform my favorite Rush song this accurately
The best recreation I have ever seen of the original! I am sure Neil is smiling from the other side.
That was absolutely amazing. I love watching someone put in such hard work to learn a great piece like this. I am so glad I stumbled onto this. Subscription added. Great work bud
Bravo to The Family that Raised This Young Man!!! Such a Human Being!!! \m/ \m/
Neil you will be missed i loved all you skill behind a drum set you are the best at what you did and you where a very smart man i loved your playing since you started with rush i just wish i would have stayed playing as l ok ng as you did 45 years was alot my friend and may i say i will always remember that you where the best drummer ive seen and i always wished i could play like you ty so much neil peart for being who you where a great drummer of all time god bless you sir
This should have a million views! Incredibly well done and the amount of meticulous practice it takes to learn the Professor's intricate nuances of alien chops is greatly appreciated. Neil is smiling.
I'm big Rush fan. I especially like the songs featuring Neil accompanied by Alex and Geddy.
this is now my favorite channel
Holy shit. I've watched an awful lot of people try to cover Neil on UA-cam. Some are fantastic, some are ok and some really suck ass. This, however, is nothing less than incredible. A perfect carbon copy. The details, the nuances, the sound....wow. Phenomenal work, sir!
This is incredible. I’ve many drum sets since I was 8, and I can only dream of having this set and being able to play this. Good work! ❤
Thank you for this. One of my favorite all time songs and I love to see this.
Excellent! Watched your entire set. Great Job!
Anyone who dislikes this is not a RUSH fan. They need to go away! Awesome song and played very well by Adam!!!
Jaw hanging open! Just incredible. I cannot get over how crazy hard the drumming to this song is. I literally get lost at several points just watching. Great job!
YOU.NAILED.IT. Neil would be proud. Rock on, man!
My favorite song hands down and you nailed it.
Thank you Sterling - Absolutely awesome! So fun seeing how it was done and a talented percussionist who can do it. 🙂
Pretty much exactly the way Neil used to play this. 10 / 10 !!
Your percussion is outstanding best rush cover I’ve ever heard....everything was on point PERFECT 👌 well done sir
What a great effort at covering one of the best instrumentals ever written, good on you, you are dedicated to the maximum.
🎼🎼🎼🥁🥁🥁🔊🔊🔊🎩🎩🎩
Hats off to you.
I really believe probably only Sterling after hearing all the songs on his UA-cam channel could possibly fill in or cover for Neil I mean Sterling just executes everything precisely his rhythm timing articulation everything right on the money the way their music is written and played there's really not much room for adlibing you'd be able to tell and it wouldn't sound right Sterling does a masterful job of playing Neil Peart music good job man you practice a lot .
Absolutely nailed it. Bravo 👏
I agree, he doesn't play exactly like Neil Peart because he isn't. However, he does the best fill ins I have seen and that is awesome. Gotta give this dude mad points! Keep up the good work
Absolutely spectacular Sterling!!!!!
9:03 Bravo. Impossible snare.Nailed it
Exceptional. Loving all your Rush covers. You are dead on every one.
Well done. A fitting tribute to a GREAT man.
Never knew there were so many ghost notes. Holy shit. Way to absolutely slay this masterpiece. Great job.
superbe interpretation moi qui adore rush et ce morceaux
Watching you play just makes listening to Rush even better
Stellar performance! Outstanding! Very impressive.
Absolutely fantastic performance!
REALLY impressive work Sterling. Outstanding!
75k views, people dont actually realize how amazing this video actually is.
Holy crap! Best I have seen. Neil would be proud
My favourite RUSH tune and this is perfect. Thank you 😊
5:14 is just built up so well! I think the drums help really well to build up to the reprise of “Monsters” with that AWESOME riff!
Also 6:19 is a crazy fill and you pulled it off perfectly!
Congrats on mastering the drums. This song is seriously a masterpiece all together.
That was hella sick. Thanks for posting. I will be watching you for sure
Best cover of that song ever....bravo
Mr. Peart would be very proud !!! Awesome job nailing it!!
Nailed it man. Great job and an awesome song!
That was amazing!!!! Great job!!
Wow. As a huge rush fan I'm blown away dude. Amazing job.
perfect.. all your covers
Holy shit man! Spot on. Your rythm, everything
Straight beast mode!
That was amazing! I knew the song was hard, but i didn't know exactly just how complex it was. That was a FANTASTIC performance. You're a very talented and skilled man.
Awesome job!!
It is so sad that Neil is gone. He left such a mark on this Earth. They didnt get any better than him.
Fricking awesome! You rock, my man! Your hard work has definitely paid off. Congrats :)
Thoroughly enjoyed that, thank you!
NAILED IT! Well done!
Thank you! This really helped me I am learning it with my drum teacher, and its so much fun!
Amazing job! Always clean!
Best cover ever👏🏼
A joy to watch. Thanks
Congrats! You've nailed it!
One of the most complex drum patterns in the world🤘🤘. Good job mate😍
Cool drum setup. I now want one!!!
Excellent. Neil Peart said in many interviews that his greatest wish was to inspire others . You would have made him very happy . So sad that he is gone 😥 . Keep making covers please. They honor him in the best way possible.
Unbelievably good.. Respect.
Excellent job man on one of my personal all time favourite tunes. Love this tune to death.
Had to edit just to add... Wow!!!
Wow how have i not seen this before? Great! work Sterling
This deserves a million views!
My God!!!!! Congrets from Brasil.
Epic tribute to The Professor! Well done! 🙏🏻♥️
greatcover man loving it
Nailed it!!! Sick cover be proud.
Very nice job!!!! It took me years to learn properly. Very nice job my friend!!
Excellent drumming...with Pearts spirit!!
At 54 years old, I wish I could still do this, 40 year player here, rock on
You must be my long lost twin brother...
Maravilloso
That was mind blowing!
Wow, that drum Se- I mean Castle, must be a HUGE blessing
Outstanding!