The Hi Hat part on the second part of the verse should be straight quarter notes, not Eighths. He nails the guitar solo part exceptionally well. Really a great cover.
I’ve been listening to this song for years, but every time I see someone execute that double bass pedal so flawlessly, it literally leaves me in pure awe. Well done man!
I’m a slipknot fan more then a7x but I give Credit where it’s due… rev killed this… I get the same feeling watching covers of anything joey went hard on during his time in slipknot. Everyone knows they’re goats 🐐. My six year old metal head loves this cover! When she gets head banging and stares in amazement in the breakdown it brings a huge smile to my face. She just needs to make up her mind on what she wants to do drums or guitar and daddy will be broke as a joke between lessons and all that fun stuff 😂 futures in good hands! 🤘
My 3 year old is obsessed with your videos... so much to the point that I went and bought a drum set for him today. You’ve inspired a very very young man.
Man, every aspect of this takes so much dedication. From the drum accuracies to the mic placement, editing, money to accumulate all the cameras,cords,mikes, and to get it on a DAW then send it out. Its perfection at it greatest. Props to you friend. I enjoyed this video more than you know
Brooks is proud for sure! This music is crazy hard to play without getting excited and RUSHING! You are totally awesome, I'm sure you've come across Murray Spivack who teaches to relax while playing.
This drum cover is by far the best out there.. it takes no. 1 spot imo.. the perfection in every beat and note.. sir you nailed it and I think u.deserve go reach the top.. all the best..
I know the feeling. People like this are INSPIRING. I think to myself, if I put my ass in that chair for ten years I might possibly be as good as this guy one day!
I am 4 years late but I was listening to this video in the background while working (it randomly came up after listening to Avenged Sevenfold on Autoplay) and I really thought this was the original song. So good man!
The most accurate version I have heard of this song and I don’t play any instruments but I can tell from ear, a7x are my favourite band in this whole entire world. Well done
You know it’s gonna be good when you see a full kit. There’s a few pretenders on UA-cam that think they’re good with just a snare and a kick. This right here is the business.
this was amazing. 100000% best cover ive seen of this song. your drum set is so amazing. I love your setup for cymbals and toms. I'd dream to have this setup.
1:11 mate... I really have to say that... you are the first guy I heard that plays that part correct! Portnoy really does that break on the hi-hat! congrats!
Hey, Alexander Paiva., don't get shaken by those 1.5K jealous haters, they're totally WAY OFFBASE. I'm sure of that because I've recorded Mike Portnoy before, at least three times, with John Petrucci, and Jordan Rudess by himself twice. Your footwork was exemplary, and this cover was outstanding. 'Nightmare' itself is a much more difficult heavy rock selection to perform than many people realize. Prior to running FOH live sound at major venues, recording, and eventually becoming an Audio Mastering Engineer, I was a double technology Masters graduate from MIT and accomplished keyboardist that hung around with many musicians from Berkley in the Boston area. When I got tired of the 'think tank' jobs in my late 20's, I joined a touring rock band on the road with an exclusive booking agent out of Chicago. THAT agency would have hired you in a heartbeat for a tribute band, or any traveling progressive rock group. Your chops appear to be outstanding, and taking the time to learn such an intense tune such as THIS one says a LOT about the determination and drive of an individual. I'm retired now, but I sure as hell can still recognize and separate bullshit from real talent. I believe YOU'RE the real deal kid. Best of luck in whatever you decide to pursue for a career. FalconEddy
I agree with every word, Alexander is a really great drummer i think he can play everything perfectly anybody badmouthing him can fuck off to the moon! You are grate Alexander so keep up the great work you rock man!!!
@@Paisteuser8 Oh, by the way, guess what brand mics I used on stage and in the studio??? Same as you've got on your kit! They were outstanding. Micing Scott Rockenfield's kit from Queensrÿche with them at The Pavillion outside of Boston came out incredible, although he had reservations since he'd never had them on the kit before. He was VERY happy with the results. Loved those mics!!!
And in 99% of Alexander’s covers - I don’t see many differences from the original drum sounds. It sounds way better in some covers! Especially in this one.
Wow. You seem to have shared a background similar to Tom Scholz in terms of MIT and being an engineer/musician from the Boston area. Do you know him personally?
Without question the most technically perfect cover of Nightmare I've ever heard! I am so dam critical, that my family told me I should start a YT channel called Nitpicker, yet I can't find ANYTHING wrong with this!! That is saying a LOT! I'm subbing right now!!
Awesome job. So relaxed and fluid. I completely see the ergonomic advantage Danny Carey speaks of in his Vic Firth profile regarding the remote hi hat being in the center of his large kit. If you got one and moved yours to the center, you’d eliminate that long crossover reach, bring in the left components, and ultimately increase the force behind your left hand snare attack. Relocating the existing center splash wouldn’t be hard.
this guys kit is insane love the cover absolutely perfect im a drummer as well and when i see people play that double bass bass pedal that fast I'm just in awe
Badd @$$ for sure..& Hours of dedication to get it Perfect.. SPECTACULAR Drumming .& The Video Shots from the Camera People...get a clue People..that is awesome Filming in it's Self!!!👌🧐😉
I dont know if y’all realise this : but this is one of the most accurate drum covers for this song available out here on UA-cam. Note by Note.
Yeah,.. True.
@@Brattleborg yeah true, i give you that. But pretty consistent in comparison to other covers.
Huge fan of these guys, are their songs generally that complicated?
The Hi Hat part on the second part of the verse should be straight quarter notes, not Eighths. He nails the guitar solo part exceptionally well. Really a great cover.
@@ScaryMonster616 They have songs that are more complicated haha :p
I’ve been listening to this song for years, but every time I see someone execute that double bass pedal so flawlessly, it literally leaves me in pure awe. Well done man!
pppl
That is you whos leaves me in pure awe lol
@@nikoslepoulpe1392 Epic fail
I’m a slipknot fan more then a7x but I give Credit where it’s due… rev killed this… I get the same feeling watching covers of anything joey went hard on during his time in slipknot. Everyone knows they’re goats 🐐. My six year old metal head loves this cover! When she gets head banging and stares in amazement in the breakdown it brings a huge smile to my face. She just needs to make up her mind on what she wants to do drums or guitar and daddy will be broke as a joke between lessons and all that fun stuff 😂 futures in good hands! 🤘
This must've been a *nightmare* to afford
😂
EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING BRO
True, but it has brought him critical acclaim!
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His shorts, yes. They must carry his balls. Dey are the size of cajones and whenever he stands they clap and go 'cajonk'
My 3 year old is obsessed with your videos... so much to the point that I went and bought a drum set for him today. You’ve inspired a very very young man.
Finally a toddler Who doesnt fall for Ryans toy reviews shit and does worth a while like listening to real music!
Popped up in my UA-cam algorithm and I'm happy it did
Man, every aspect of this takes so much dedication. From the drum accuracies to the mic placement, editing, money to accumulate all the cameras,cords,mikes, and to get it on a DAW then send it out. Its perfection at it greatest. Props to you friend. I enjoyed this video more than you know
This, Tarn Softwhip, and maytalll have one of the greatest drum covers of Nightmare by Avenged Sevenfold. Congrats to all three of you.
This had to be the most perfect cover I've ever seen. Note for note. You FC'd this thing. Earned a sub
Thanks a ton BluRzZ __!
Absolutely flawless
Brooks is proud for sure! This music is crazy hard to play without getting excited and RUSHING! You are totally awesome, I'm sure you've come across Murray Spivack who teaches to relax while playing.
dream theater done by him, so just a7x is easy for him,
how can you tell? hes got the actual song blasting so loud you cant even hear his shit.
How fast his brain works in playing. Even though its sheer practice, it's a commendable effort and he is extremely talented
I love when my recommended videos shows me something like this. Nice work, sounds incredible.
Was curious how the footwork at 3:34 would go and he nailed it! Wow
Yeah, that part turned me gay.
@@UpsideDownCanoe r/suddenlygay
My favorite part is that segment, he nailed the entire song
Same. His legs must have been shot after this lol…
Mans gots machine gun legs
After all these years, such a clean version exists. Love your playing as always.
thats amazing! ive been playing that song forever and i love it. You did the song so much justice, i cannot play it nearly that spectacularly
These are some of the best covers I've ever watched 🤘
Dude setting up that set has to be a nightmare in of itself
Lol that's an understement
Haha 😂
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Who is still watching in 2024.
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This drum cover is by far the best out there.. it takes no. 1 spot imo.. the perfection in every beat and note.. sir you nailed it and I think u.deserve go reach the top.. all the best..
The bass drum comes through so clear in my headphones and I absolutely love every second of it.
Whenever I watch something like this, it just blows my mind how the original artist ever came up with it! Excellent cover, by the way 😁
This is literally phenomenal, this blows me away. I play drums myself but it's nothing compared to this cover. Well done!!!!
I know the feeling. People like this are INSPIRING. I think to myself, if I put my ass in that chair for ten years I might possibly be as good as this guy one day!
I’d love to see you do Save Me from this album
Same! Save me is the best!
I am 4 years late but I was listening to this video in the background while working (it randomly came up after listening to Avenged Sevenfold on Autoplay) and I really thought this was the original song. So good man!
The Rev and Mike Portnoy is very proud of you.
Amazing cover!
Bro this is by far the coolest shit I’ve seen all year. You’re seriously talented man.
That’s amazing his whole body is synchronized with the different movements. Not skipping any beats.
Beautiful double bassing at ~3:56. Thanks for letting me see how Portnoy did this drum track from close up!!
7.6 million well deserved views. You nailed that cover so well that it left a wet spot.
10m views now and I need a towel.
AWW YEAAAHH!! THIS is a cover. No inventions, no unecessary pedals or attacks, just the damn song as much equal as it can be!
NICE!
Subscribed!
i dont understand why people hate avenged sevenfold. its good to see someone do a cover on one of their songs
The reason the drums are so different on this is because it was mike Portnoy who filled in after the rev died. Rip.
probably one of my favourite sounding setups I've heard, well balanced and crisp, NOICE, VERY NOICE!
Not only was this one of the best drum songs ever in my opinion, this cover was spot on. I wish I had this set-up, and the skills to pull it off...
Вы очень талантливый человек, уже раз 100 просматриваю ваши видео, и не перестаю восхищаться, так держать, вы лучший 🙂👍
GAK USAH BOONG CUKA BLIAT
@@pakderoto9839 дурак и вcё...
Gausah bohong don't lie
His timing is definitely on point he played that very well I'm surprised anyone put a thumbs down! thumbs up at 3:00 min for me
Jealous people. Only jealous people dislike.
What a wicked cover of such a brilliant song…appreciate the skill in your playing as a cello drummer, you’re way above my level…loved it
First time I've seen you & I've got to say..."AWESOME! PERFECTION! ASTOUNDING! FRIGGIN' FURIOUSLY PLAYED!" Dude, you seriously ROCK!
The most accurate version I have heard of this song and I don’t play any instruments but I can tell from ear, a7x are my favourite band in this whole entire world. Well done
same dude same
Alex Paiva is the textbook definition of absolute unit. This man is insane.
Fr bro this is the best drum cover of this song ive seen
Damn you nailed that and your set sounds so clean and beefy! That solo part is the epic.
One of the best covers off this song I have seen well done
That was absolutely incredible. Totally awesome 😮
You know it’s gonna be good when you see a full kit. There’s a few pretenders on UA-cam that think they’re good with just a snare and a kick. This right here is the business.
WTH, that kick is so so so so so so smooth and love to hear!
Maaan, you, Matt Grubs and Josh Steffen are the drummer I enjoy the most on UA-cam!
SebaTheRed No Samus66 in there??? You’ve gotta have Samus66 in there man.
Charles Wagner oh yeah samus is in there too, but these were my top three :)
My dude over here has those calves of steel bro! great cover, absolutely love this song and you did amazing on it!
Nice to see people enjoying drumming to hard rock music. Glad to see the genre is here to stay
Man, that's solid as hell.
I'm a bit envious of your drum kit and overall setup as well. Awesome video.
This is the kind of guys the neighbors call the police when he is not playing
this was amazing. 100000% best cover ive seen of this song. your drum set is so amazing. I love your setup for cymbals and toms. I'd dream to have this setup.
I love these drum covers I just can’t stop watching them
This gave me chills!!!!!! spot on!! I thought I was watching and listening to the Rev! Thanks for the memory!
1:11 mate... I really have to say that... you are the first guy I heard that plays that part correct! Portnoy really does that break on the hi-hat! congrats!
Hey, Alexander Paiva., don't get shaken by those 1.5K jealous haters, they're totally WAY OFFBASE. I'm sure of that because I've recorded Mike Portnoy before, at least three times, with John Petrucci, and Jordan Rudess by himself twice. Your footwork was exemplary, and this cover was outstanding. 'Nightmare' itself is a much more difficult heavy rock selection to perform than many people realize. Prior to running FOH live sound at major venues, recording, and eventually becoming an Audio Mastering Engineer, I was a double technology Masters graduate from MIT and accomplished keyboardist that hung around with many musicians from Berkley in the Boston area. When I got tired of the 'think tank' jobs in my late 20's, I joined a touring rock band on the road with an exclusive booking agent out of Chicago. THAT agency would have hired you in a heartbeat for a tribute band, or any traveling progressive rock group. Your chops appear to be outstanding, and taking the time to learn such an intense tune such as THIS one says a LOT about the determination and drive of an individual. I'm retired now, but I sure as hell can still recognize and separate bullshit from real talent. I believe YOU'RE the real deal kid. Best of luck in whatever you decide to pursue for a career. FalconEddy
I really appreciate that FalconEddy! Thank you very much!
I agree with every word, Alexander is a really great drummer i think he can play everything perfectly anybody badmouthing him can fuck off to the moon!
You are grate Alexander so keep up the great work you rock man!!!
@@Paisteuser8 Oh, by the way, guess what brand mics I used on stage and in the studio??? Same as you've got on your kit! They were outstanding. Micing Scott Rockenfield's kit from Queensrÿche with them at The Pavillion outside of Boston came out incredible, although he had reservations since he'd never had them on the kit before. He was VERY happy with the results. Loved those mics!!!
And in 99% of Alexander’s covers - I don’t see many differences from the original drum sounds. It sounds way better in some covers! Especially in this one.
Wow. You seem to have shared a background similar to Tom Scholz in terms of MIT and being an engineer/musician from the Boston area. Do you know him personally?
Dude, I love your drumming so much I watch your videos to learn these songs. Keep it up
Jesus christ... This guy's pocket is absolutely perfect. Just... flawless. Unreal. Earned a sub!
Congratulations dude, that's an awsome drum cover! it's not easy to play it and you did it very well!! Long live rock n' roll! \m/
The camera shake when he goes in on the bass drum is so badass
Ohhhh, sheeeeeeeeeittt, this is so more on point than anything being (on said, on point) than being on fkn point!!!!! Good stuff man!!!
Without question the most technically perfect cover of Nightmare I've ever heard! I am so dam critical, that my family told me I should start a YT channel called Nitpicker, yet I can't find ANYTHING wrong with this!! That is saying a LOT! I'm subbing right now!!
As a guitar player this is the one song that makes me want to master the drums, Portnoy is amazing.
Jimmy stoll wrote all the drums for this portnoy is just the one who recorded it
Still amazing he recorded it
@@matthewbartlett3442 yea fr, jimmy is a beast, but if you can play his songs on drums perfect then your also a beast
Impeccable, drumming, and whoever miked up your drums and mixed it didn’t an amazing job. Sounds great with the song.
wooooooooooo that was one hell of a cover... i may AGREE on someones comment about being perfect of this Drum cover.... salute to you sir...
You crushed it. Tom's even sound tuned the exact same. Nice work dude. Wish I could hear the kick more.
Wow! Nice job man! This is by far one of the most accurate covers I've ever seen of this song. Fantastic job! Keep it up!!
perfect as always man 🔥🔥🔥 next cover a little piece of heaven 👌
This cover is so sick!!! Mad respect for this dude!!!!
Nice cover, most people miss certain notes and patterns but that well played. Great job dude!
Cover limpinho, execução impecável, sem exibicionismos! Estás completamente de parabéns! Dá gosto ver um vídeo assim!
Kirby in the background instant upvote! and the drums are awsome too :D !
One of my go-to playalongs. Always gets me pumped
Not a fan of the band but I listened to the album because of Portnoy, honestly I loved his drumming on it. Great video man!
Thank you Dean!
The quality level is sick on this set, and he makes is sound worth the money!
this dude rocks
That kit sounds dope. Good job man. I had a set of paiste signatures too. Best soubding cymbals Ive ever played.
That kit is worth more than my house lol.
It’s the soundtrack. So happy to see him live the music. Starts at the heart and out the arms to the hand to our ears. Equals Happiness
- How many cymbals have you got?
- Yyyyy... Yes.
Kick drum is on point. Bass sounds crisp.
Damn good job! Much respect, I know how much time and effort goes into this!
Hail to the king of drums 🙌🏻
Your description said “forgive the mistakes” bro, what mistakes?! Lol
@6:17
@@jamesnewdick7847 you win comment of the year
The mistake is you only can hit the like button once.
Ikr?! lol
5:27 weak transition of the cymbal part, but it's forgiven :D
I usually only watch up until half way most videos but dude i couldnt stop watching this 👌👌👌🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
Awesome job. So relaxed and fluid. I completely see the ergonomic advantage Danny Carey speaks of in his Vic Firth profile regarding the remote hi hat being in the center of his large kit. If you got one and moved yours to the center, you’d eliminate that long crossover reach, bring in the left components, and ultimately increase the force behind your left hand snare attack. Relocating the existing center splash wouldn’t be hard.
my mind was blown at 2:07 ! Great video!
I had to say that when I need inspiration in my day, I came to watch your cover. It's so damm amazing
this guys kit is insane love the cover absolutely perfect im a drummer as well and when i see people play that double bass bass pedal that fast I'm just in awe
This is an AMAZING drum cover. The best I’ve ever seen of this song. Hope you make a video of Save Me
1st time watching this drum solo on my custom car stereo. Dude you are so on your game! Great breath taking performance!!!!
Deserves so much more attention. 🤘🏼
Most accurate drum cover I've seen for this loved song.
Congrats for being that good!
Idol!
That was friggin amazing dude
This dude is so in tune that I couldn't hear the drums in the song itself. Fucking phenomenal. Well done!!
its a drumless audio, search it up
Who's gonna tell him
Everytime i hear this song, just thinking how the double pedal works, and you did it well good job!
Nailed it! Not one note left out. Well done sir 🫡👏🤘
02:07 give me chills everytime
Nice calves bro...oh yeah and that was some pretty fire drumming as well
Badd @$$ for sure..& Hours of dedication to get it Perfect.. SPECTACULAR Drumming .& The Video Shots from the Camera People...get a clue People..that is awesome Filming in it's Self!!!👌🧐😉
No mistakes here dude! Awesome cover! Love this song. My tops from A7X are Bat Country, Scream, Chapter Four, and I Won't See You Tonight Part 1.
The rev would be proud ❤
Mike Portnoy added the flair for all of this.
Indeed my son indeed
0ne of the best drumers as I ever watch that close! Amazing!
i'm sure the Rev is smiling down on you since you absolutely killed it.
Dude just know if the rev saw this he'd be smiling ear to ear man