Thumbs up if you're watching this in 2021 😎 UPDATE: I just released a new DRUM LESSON PACK! -> bit.ly/CobusLessons. 5 lessons, 90 minutes, for 27 bucks. It will make you better at tuning drums, mixing drums, I'll show you my practice routine, my worst habits as a self-taught drummer, and teach you one of my favourite linear licks. Thanks for being here!
This is so sick. 2:45-3:10 is nasty. Never thought that N'sync and double bass belonged in the same sentence but you made it happen. Happy you are back!
I don't know whether to love or hate you Mr Potgeiter, I've been drumming for 25 years and you make me feel like a beginner..! Respect to you, amazing technique and most importantly, musicality.
stuck here at my house with alcohol poisoning,...Thank you so much Cobus, you've made my day so much better. I am a drummer too and I can't wait to be as good as you. I know I'm not the only who's dreams you inspire. Keep it up brother. Blessings to you and your loved ones and blessings to the whole world. We love you Cobus.
Both fills at 2:27 and 2:50 are just mesmerizing. Had to slow it down so I could see what you were doing and am now looking at incorporating them into some of my songs. Love it!
Cobus you're back!! This video makes me so happy, to see that you're uploading drum vids again. You're my idol and I love you so much. Never stop what you're doing
So since you're doing covers in which you've covered years ago, I think that means you gotta do a new one 'My Life Would Suck Without You"...Easily your best one you've done
The zen-like control Cobus Potgieter has around his kit is inspiring. Fun and playful style as usual and massive amounts of control and precision here. Also, I think it's pretty clever that he returned to do a cover of a track that helped him get crazy amount of exposure back in the day.
Damn Cobus, awesome video and amazing drum work as always. After watching this I watched the 2007 cover, and I see so much mature-ness in this new re-cover. I love your work, you inspire me all day every day :) Have an awesome day!
+Adam Minix I would definitely be 100% down for that! I've tried reaching out to Cobus a few times but I've never heard anything back. I'm sure he's an extremely busy dude :) Hopefully someday!!
+Phil J Drums You shouldn't downplay yourself so much Phil! You are a really fun guy (well atleast in your videos... you might be a serial killer for all I know :P) and a really really good drummer. And yes, that collab has to happen. The internet needs it!
Bro! I checked the old video and this one and what can I say.... You have refined your drumming in EVERY possible aspect. Seriously dude, this is such a good initiative; one that can only inspire other drummers to see where they've come from (to help them stay humble) and where they are now (increasing their confidence and desire to continue improving) Baie BAIE goed gespeel amigo ;) Regards from the Mother City.
I am also a drummer at the moment I'm in a band called come back Atlanta and music is my life. I love playing and your videos help a lot and love watching them thanks brah🙏
WOW. The second snare on left sounds so amazing!!! I see you have some kind of rubber ring on it. Am I right? Do you have any tips on how to achieve this sound? Thanks
Cobus crushes it - pound-for-pound best drummer on the earth (or on any other ball somewhere in the nexus). And boys and girls, this AIN'T easy - the "greats" just make it LOOK easy!
You know Cobus? Your first cover of this song was the first video I saw of your covers. Been a fan ever since. Watching you perform it again brings back some old memories, and you being one of my idols and reasons I started playing drums! Thank you! Great, amazing job!
Man, I know your work since 2007, from your first version of this cover and amazed how you still surprise me. I take you as an inspiration to play since that time. Amazing technique and sound. Hope you keep making this covers. Cheers from Brazil
This is sick!!! I've been a fan for a while, and I'm a fellow drummer. It's been so incredible to watch you improve exponentially with every series. You always had the raw talent and groove, but man over the last 2-3 years your technicality has gone through the roof. It's evident you've been putting in real work. You've truly mastered the process. Every aspect of your videos from syncopation, groove, accuracy, execution, and production is on point! You're a pro, enough said.
Wow man! Your new project could help so many dedicated musicians get the publicity they deserve! Thank you so much for this awesome opportunity and you will for sure be seeing my bands music submitted.
Awesome as usual thanks for the drum cover cobus each time I listen to one of your drum covers it gives me hope and makes me want to practice more. Hoping one day I can be good as you one day thanks again.
Wow, man, you have gotten so much better over the years. keep it up. loved this. the way you listen to the melody is so harmonious and accurate to beats and dynamics, it's truly a work of art.
Question. THese drum covers of pop songs always sound so God damn better than the original. So how come the original drummers don't play the songs like this in the first place !!!!!
Engraçado é a nova "roupagem" na batida que um novo baterista dá a musica. É estranho, mas ainda é inteligente a batida, nos pega de surpresa. Não é previsível!
i just know you whit this song, a few years ago men!!! it´s so great see you drumming better and better at every video, you´re amazing cobus, saludos desde Argentina!
OMGOSH DUDE i didnt think u cud ever do a better version of your original, but you completely crushed it out of the park and then some with this, mad props son!
This is amazing grace by Phil Wickham. I've been trying to get the drum down. I got it but since your the drum I've learn from I would really like you to do a cover of that song.
Thumbs up if you're watching this in 2021 😎
UPDATE: I just released a new DRUM LESSON PACK! -> bit.ly/CobusLessons. 5 lessons, 90 minutes, for 27 bucks. It will make you better at tuning drums, mixing drums, I'll show you my practice routine, my worst habits as a self-taught drummer, and teach you one of my favourite linear licks. Thanks for being here!
Jeremiah
Dude, i just found this and its so insane! Hahahah
I somehow anticipated to hear “Come On!” from you at the end of playing 😅. As always, your the beast man 👍👌
Hi handsome😝❤️❤️
watching this in 2022 man !! love your covers!
I love it when drummers choke the splash..its simple and every drummer can do it but for some reason I look at it like art
2:36- Even though Cobus is one of the most humble people you'll learn about, his smirk here shows that he has to admit that what he just did was epic.
Been watching him since I was in my early teens still amazed everytime I watch this video!
0:52 2 hits with one stick, caught in the air and grabbed the groove flawlessly. 6 years later I still can't get over that amazing execution.
Dude that kit sounds amazing!!
Still one of my fav..
Listening 2019
Fan from Philippines :)
Mine too!
This is so sick. 2:45-3:10 is nasty. Never thought that N'sync and double bass belonged in the same sentence but you made it happen. Happy you are back!
I don't know whether to love or hate you Mr Potgeiter, I've been drumming for 25 years and you make me feel like a beginner..! Respect to you, amazing technique and most importantly, musicality.
Great to see you back behind your throne! absolutely killed it! Love it! \m/
+Ramul - Technically, he's "on" the throne. :-)
+Dwight Fontenot Technichally is not a throne
+Laerte Martins actually it's a throne
+Laerte Martins it is a throne. not the way they show it in Game of Thrones but still throne.
The "throne" is the seat. Therefore, he's not "behind" the throne, but he's "on" the throne.
stuck here at my house with alcohol poisoning,...Thank you so much Cobus, you've made my day so much better. I am a drummer too and I can't wait to be as good as you. I know I'm not the only who's dreams you inspire. Keep it up brother. Blessings to you and your loved ones and blessings to the whole world. We love you Cobus.
It's been so long that I figured you had made a new channel showing your guitar skills and were starting over on UA-cam.
+Firepants20 what channel? what's the name?
+ZiGDriS FaeLLo It was a joke. :P I wish it was true, but alas...
Both fills at 2:27 and 2:50 are just mesmerizing. Had to slow it down so I could see what you were doing and am now looking at incorporating them into some of my songs. Love it!
OMG I remember watching your old cover of this years ago!!!
You and Luke Holland are the two most creative drummers that I listen to. Absolutely insane man
Literally just blew my freaking mind when you bouced the stick off the toms then flipped it. My gosh, so sick
I'm knocked out!!! Just amazing...The speed...the precision....just wild!!!! Can't stop watching over again.
8 years later and the man still loves his herta fills
Cobus you're back!! This video makes me so happy, to see that you're uploading drum vids again. You're my idol and I love you so much. Never stop what you're doing
Damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
EDIT: You HAD done this in the past - wow man - just so clean and refined.
I can't stop watching this. I just cant. Playing it over and over again. Damn groove, it's just hipnotic
You're killing it, Cobus! Good to see you're still rocking it.
i used to watch your old "pop" cover dts back wen hd isn't yet around literaly 100 times. so happy with this "re-cover" thanks.
So since you're doing covers in which you've covered years ago, I think that means you gotta do a new one 'My Life Would Suck Without You"...Easily your best one you've done
Agreed!!
+Bobby Drexler that would be so epic!
+Bobby Drexler oh my gosh I agree!
(in an Afrikaans accent)
crazy, crazy, crazy.
Absolutely, that cover is one giant crescendo, one of my favorites.
The zen-like control Cobus Potgieter has around his kit is inspiring. Fun and playful style as usual and massive amounts of control and precision here. Also, I think it's pretty clever that he returned to do a cover of a track that helped him get crazy amount of exposure back in the day.
yeah Cobus come back!
I love how Cobus keeps getting better! Massive improvement from when he first started putting videos on YT.
Damn Cobus, awesome video and amazing drum work as always. After watching this I watched the 2007 cover, and I see so much mature-ness in this new re-cover. I love your work, you inspire me all day every day :) Have an awesome day!
So nice to see one of the most talented drummers back on the UA-cams...never quit man, you're an inspiration to us all!
great snare tone!
You have no ideia how I miss your videos! Welcome back and please stay here!
0:52 Very nice!
I kept comparing this one to the old one you did. Both have pros and cons, both amazing! Glad you're back Cobus!!
sick stuff right here man! great work. PS tell squarespace that link doesn't load properly on iPhone 4s 😳
+Adam Minix I would definitely be 100% down for that! I've tried reaching out to Cobus a few times but I've never heard anything back. I'm sure he's an extremely busy dude :) Hopefully someday!!
+Adam Minix man phill j...your one of the best drummers yet still underated man......still admire your skills mate
+Johanan Samuel Awe shucks! Thanks a lot! Much appreciated :)
+Phil J Drums You shouldn't downplay yourself so much Phil! You are a really fun guy (well atleast in your videos... you might be a serial killer for all I know :P) and a really really good drummer. And yes, that collab has to happen. The internet needs it!
+Phil J Drums So I kind of just found out about you through this comment and you're fucking awesome man.
I'm telling ya man I can't get enough of your playing, it just frkn rocks
Bro! I checked the old video and this one and what can I say.... You have refined your drumming in EVERY possible aspect. Seriously dude, this is such a good initiative; one that can only inspire other drummers to see where they've come from (to help them stay humble) and where they are now (increasing their confidence and desire to continue improving) Baie BAIE goed gespeel amigo ;) Regards from the Mother City.
10years ago when I saw your old Pop drum cover was how I fell in love with you. Seeing this makes me fall even more 😍😍😍
He needs that million sub. An he's not to far off.
The song that introduced me to the musical beast that is Cobus like 8 years ago...Nostalgia + gut-busting drumming ftw!
the first video what i saw from you, was that old cover. still one of your best covers that old one. i'd like to forget this try :( sorry
have definitely the same opinion ... the old was perfect!
the same, the first one is better
The gold standard of drum covers.
Seriously...
COBUSSS is back!!!!!!! :D
King of UA-cam Drummers. Absolute class.
You really nailed that stick throw tho
I love Cobus's videos but this one is just absolute perfection from 1st second to the last, there is no weak moment at all; nothing....
The best drummer EVER !!!!!!
AWESOME!
especially on 00:50
Very subtle. You nailed it!
Long time no see, glad your still around :)
I am also a drummer at the moment I'm in a band called come back Atlanta and music is my life. I love playing and your videos help a lot and love watching them thanks brah🙏
WOW. The second snare on left sounds so amazing!!! I see you have some kind of rubber ring on it. Am I right? Do you have any tips on how to achieve this sound? Thanks
+Peaceful Lunatic Not entirely sure but looks/sounds like Evans G2 Coated, tuned low, and with some sort of dampening ring on it.
+mintyfresh9080 Thank you for this information! And this ring looks pretty thick, so i guess it damps a lot..
+Peaceful Lunatic The ring is called a Big Fat Snare, check them out :)
+Matt Conway-Cleaves Thanks! Didn't know about that before! You have one?
+Peaceful Lunatic I have a few videos on my channel reviewing each BFSD product!
More videos! Please! I look forward to these too much!
Wohoo you're back!
Cobus crushes it - pound-for-pound best drummer on the earth (or on any other ball somewhere in the nexus). And boys and girls, this AIN'T easy - the "greats" just make it LOOK easy!
absolutely killed it
You know Cobus? Your first cover of this song was the first video I saw of your covers. Been a fan ever since. Watching you perform it again brings back some old memories, and you being one of my idols and reasons I started playing drums! Thank you! Great, amazing job!
2024 anyone?
Man, I know your work since 2007, from your first version of this cover and amazed how you still surprise me. I take you as an inspiration to play since that time. Amazing technique and sound. Hope you keep making this covers. Cheers from Brazil
Super groovy but I like the activity that the old one had. Don't hold back dude!
This is sick!!! I've been a fan for a while, and I'm a fellow drummer. It's been so incredible to watch you improve exponentially with every series. You always had the raw talent and groove, but man over the last 2-3 years your technicality has gone through the roof. It's evident you've been putting in real work. You've truly mastered the process. Every aspect of your videos from syncopation, groove, accuracy, execution, and production is on point! You're a pro, enough said.
Es mejor el anterior. Más agresivo. Este está muy limpio.
Quisiera tener ese grado de limpieza.
ningún chile tembona we
@@dicksontomasguillensalcedo5215 gustos supongo , me encanta cuando la batería suena más natural
Wow man! Your new project could help so many dedicated musicians get the publicity they deserve! Thank you so much for this awesome opportunity and you will for sure be seeing my bands music submitted.
please make a new cover of the song FACE DOWN RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS!!!!!!
Such a joy to watch you play! Wish that I had the same skills as you
And man, those cymbal chokes..
Awesome as usual thanks for the drum cover cobus each time I listen to one of your drum covers it gives me hope and makes me want to practice more. Hoping one day I can be good as you one day thanks again.
Cobus is alive? :O
Cobus you are a Monster behind the drums.....thank you
Oh right I'm subbed to this channel.
Mediarahan mb20 got me pregnant wtf is this
yeah
JP is the shit man
Wow, man, you have gotten so much better over the years. keep it up. loved this. the way you listen to the melody is so harmonious and accurate to beats and dynamics, it's truly a work of art.
I heard that sneaky "V2" at 0:04, you clever man
+Deager That's in the 2007 drum cover too
+Deager why xD
This is THE BEST drum cover of anything ever
Question. THese drum covers of pop songs always sound so God damn better than the original. So how come the original drummers don't play the songs like this in the first place !!!!!
Julia Francis because there not cobus
Theyre usually made on computer software. They don't record real drummers
I keep on repeating this Recover.
AWESOME!
Absolutely better than the original song
Engraçado é a nova "roupagem" na batida que um novo baterista dá a musica. É estranho, mas ainda é inteligente a batida, nos pega de surpresa. Não é previsível!
I hate when a Cobus cover becomes better than the original song and I can't hear it from Spotify anymore xD
Your grooves are awesome! I remember the first video you made to this song and you still smile at the end of it, lol!
So much AWESOME.
My favourite all time cover redone!!
Just....Unbelievable performance ..!(tear) accurate, fast and, creative...I could only dream to be at his level. Truly well played.
Why are you so amazing again..... Can't help but drool just by the sound of the drums omg
I watch this everyday dude, I can't get over this cover.
It's not a "massive" fill, but the flick at 0.36 pretty sums up what I love about Cobus' playing style. It is just so funky.
I've never yet seen anyone play the song on drums like cobus does phenomenal I'm telling you man he kicks ass on this song
That fill at 2:56 though *Shocked holy moly impressed a smiling because it's awesome face*
In many ways, you epitomize free-flow/improvisational drumming. Astonishing work!
i just know you whit this song, a few years ago men!!! it´s so great see you drumming better and better at every video, you´re amazing cobus, saludos desde Argentina!
OMGOSH DUDE i didnt think u cud ever do a better version of your original, but you completely crushed it out of the park and then some with this, mad props son!
My favorite drummer. Amazing talent
One of the first covers i watched im your channel was this song. And now you kill it again. Awsome, u are the best. Thnks for all 👌
just insane playing man. the progression you show every cover is just insane. keep on doing this man.
This gave me goosebumps from start to finish! This cover is perfect!!!
I'm so so glad you're working on vids again! I've been waiting for this!
You are the best drummer I have ever seen!!!
0:52 i don't know what that was but it was very creative and awesome. Keep it up man
It's been a long time! But I'm so happy to see him again.
So well done... might be best cover video yet
This is amazing grace by Phil Wickham. I've been trying to get the drum down. I got it but since your the drum I've learn from I would really like you to do a cover of that song.
Literally the best drum cover I've ever seen. It's wonderful
what the heck!? how are you so good!?! I've watched you for 8 years and I get continually blown away! You're an inspiration Cobus :)
Ah! So amazing, unsurprisingly so. Can't wait to see what the rest of the series holds~
cobus glad your back I missed you