Rush "Middletown Dreams": Drums!!!
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
- A Rush gem from Power Windows... I have always loved that song, for the music and the lyrics. Drumming is also cool.... There are 11 different beats driving the song and Neil goes nuts toward the end with these combos snare-cymbals (they are all different so good exercise for the memory too!). I had planned more side shots but had trouble with the camera today so only one shot from the side.... I almost did an overdub of the hand drums at the beginning too but I was too lazy... :( Not perfect but enjoy!
One of the best songs they ever wrote, the choruses still give me chills I want to jam this song with you so bad
Chills...you nailed it...my favorite Rush song
This is still just unreal. I watch it a few times a year. Brilliantly done ✅
Thank you!
After all these years, still one of the best drum covers you have done.
Thank you! I'm happy about this one although there are some small details that I would correct now to get even closer to the original version. I love this song!
@@Astrotama Your hi-hat playing is fantastic!
Thank you! I have been playing for about 35 years, with some years off here and there when I went to college. Favorite Rush song to play: Probably Subdivisions. More difficult: Probably La Villa Strangiato. Other bands: Many, too many to list (including Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Genesis, Yes, Dream Theater, Fates Warning, etc). Other favorite rock drummers: Zonder, Bruford, Harrison, Collins, Portnoy, D'Virgillio, Rockenfield, Bonham, Beauford, Rullo, Novello, Negus, Mosely, Bozzio, etc, etc.
Rush definitely reached an "orchestrational" level with this composition! The sound is huge, the emotions are high and yet, they captured it all in a 5min song. I'm always amazed. Power Windows is one of my all time favorite albums.
This is absolutely fantastic! A lot of Neil's parts in this era don't sound complicated, but when you see them being played you understand how much is actually going on.
WOW! I have been a Rush fan since 1983. This is AMAZING!!! There is no doubt this is one of the best RUSH songs ever! This performance is EXTRAORDINARY! WOW!! I am speechless! GREAT, GREAT, GREAT JOB!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
It's really cool seeing drummers test themselves with Rush's material. That way new generations will keep Rush and Neil's spirit alive!RUSH on!🤟
Rock on!
Dreams flow across the heart land feeding on the fires. Dreams transport desires drive you when you're down. Dreams transport the ones who need to get out of town. Very special song.....you did a fantastic job!
i wished he lived next door to me
You cant replace Neal Peart. That's impossible. But this guy is accomplishing the impossible. Big fan. Being a drummer myself, I look up to this guy alot. What a talent.
Fast forward to 2022. Neal the professor is gone. But, with guys like you keeping his memory alive and well he'll always be around. Good cover. Miss ya' Neal!! VIA RUSH!!!
Such an awesome, underrated song.. the beat from 1:58 to 2:34 is so rad, it's always struck me as one that would be fun to play. Well done, as always!
Thanks! The section you mention is typical Neil: he builds tension with subtle things and suddenly releases it with a good rock beat played with power and groove. He's a musician, not just a drummer! ;)
Mad, MAD respect. You are astounding!! Neil Peart is NO small feat to duplicate,amazing. I was also the 10,000 viewer of this video!!
"Another day as drab as today is more than a man can endure" is exactly how I felt when coming home from work today. Until I watched this. Thanks for turning this drab day around! Outstanding.
Brilliantly performed! Love, love this song! Another one of Rush's exceptional "B-side" wonders off one of their finest albums to date. Thanks for sharing!
This song is definitely a hidden gem on PW..
Well done sir.
one of my fav Rush songs! yay
A thousand congrats! And also, thanks for the passion you injected into this piece. This song is central to me. The dreams, the aspiration and the eventual crystallization of your most cherished goals after the hard work you put into them are the theme behind the music. The ever unfolding story of my life... Once again, thanks!
Wow! One of the most underrated Rush songs. You nailed it! RIP Neil - he would be very impressed.
Thank you!
really really damn near absolute perfection to the way Neil Played it .
Fantastic...probably my favorite Rush song from when I was a wee teenager now 51 gulp!! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you!
oh my god man. you just murdered that tune! spot on!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again….. you really do a perfect job on this. I love your commitment to nailing this drum part down.
Nice Job keeping to the true essence of what Neil does. That is one of those great hidden treasure songs from G under P. I was glad to see they played it on the last tour.
It's actually from Power Windows but it is indeed a gem!
My favorite Rush song EVER!
Best Rush drummer on UA-cam
You should of been in Canada 🇨🇦, a night for Neil, we would of loved it ,your a beast
Thank you! It would have been fun, but maybe too emotional for me to play well over there...
Rumor has it Ged & Alex might do a 50 year anniversary announcement .
I wish they would see your videos, it would be great, cool as hell to see you play with them, you would do justice.
You are a Percussionist. That is beyond drumming.👍🤘👊
Thanks! 😃
@Astrotama Wow!! a real pleasure to see you performing! excellent!
@reedcording Thanks for watching!
Such an underrated song and to me a fantastic period in their writing of great music. I think you really nailed it. Love to watch these videos. Thanks for sharing man!
Thanks for watching!
One of my favorite Rush songs. Thanks for sharing. Excellent!
That was excellent as a long time Rush/Neil/drummer fan i know how hard and detailed neil's playing is -a real achievement to even get a facsimile of it you nailed dude.
favorite RUSH DRUM COVER MAN.
Wow! Wish I would of found your page years ago. Amazing work man. One of my favorite tracks.
Wow! Ouch! Well done, and a very admirable cover on the lovely kit you are banging on. Thank you very much for sharing with us all.
Thank you for watching!
great job, that was sick! I LOVE THIS song too! amazing lyrics, killer drumming.. Power Windows is definitely one of the high points of their career
wow Neil would be proud great job best rush cover drummer
I'm a few years late, but great drumming and choice of song! Long live Neil Peart!
Thank you!
So tight natural drummer you are, simplement doing the job ,just honest talent. Thanks man
Outstanding! One of my favorite Rush songs...
I've shared this to every Rush fan I know. You're a machine, nicely done !
Robby Gaume Thanks!
Bravo..bravo...even tho' I've had the lp since it came out I really didn't listen to it until a week or so ago...watching someone play the drum parts to this actually seems to make the tune become more alive..
Thanks for watching!
Fantastic. Cymbal pattern before the solo is wild!
@Astrotama This is one of these songs that they should bring back in their shows. I saw it performed live during the Power WIndows 1986 tour (jaw dropping moment) and I just can't imagine how much it would be spectacular to watch now. Power Windows is a favorite of Geddy. Time to bring some songs back from that album!
Great Song...takes me back...great drumming to..lol..
I close my eyes, I listen, I hear Neil :) amazing as usual!
Just amazing, like always!!
Absolutely amazing...
That outro always gets me deep in the feels.
Well done sir.
Thank you! Glad you like it!
A gem indeed. Masterfully done.
Thank you!
I think I enjoy this one the most of all you've posted. So many different patterns in this song. Like you said, just remembering them all must be a hell of a task and you play them all beautifully, all while maintaining the GROOVE no less.
Well done!
You had me all the way up to the bridge and then the groove just dropped. I've noticed a lot of drummers struggling with that but for me, it's very natural and easy and it's what makes it groove. That is a Neil Peart staple lick and if you're going to do Rush covers, you got to know and be able to play that 16th note triplet feel ride pattern. This video was done 7 years ago so I'm sure you're much better by now. I'll be looking for more recent videos. Thumbs up!
Jose M. Tamez Where’s your video of you doing this cover?
Jose you such a jackass. This guy is excellent yes he missed a beat but played right through it on some really hard drumming. Let me see your video and if you can come even close to this guy I will eat my words. For now you are just a wanna be punk.
@@STP43fan you're kidding me right? I have one Rush video on YT and the one I did is much harder than this one. However, this song is not easy either, mainly because IMHO, you have to emulate NP's very heavy natural feel for the drum parts he plays. This is where the talent and natural feel for playing drums is a huge factor and where practicing your rudiments stands out. I'm just being honest and only trying to help Astrotama, and telling him how great he is and not providing him with any constructive criticism, is not to his benefit. I think we already know he is a good drummer and playing any NP drum parts on any Rush song and posting the video on YT for all to see, just take some big cojones. How about pointing out some things I feel he can improve upon. I'm sure by now he's much better and has moved to playing even more complicated parts. If I thought he was really bad I would have never posted anything. Going back to the song he played, that is probably one of my favorite songs on that album. The lyrics, the melody, just the arrangement and the drum parts NP plays are genius. This is one awesome song and Astrotama pointed out, there are many different beats, but the one I think is very critical and is difficult to play is the ride pattern, snare, and grove he plays during the chorus and the end of the song.
@BumDog2112 Thanks for watching!
Iv'e seen great in my life of 58 years ! Friend you just moved to the top of my food chain, NUFF SAID :-)
Wow...I've always loved this song as well but never had an appreciation for how difficult the drumming is. Excellent work!!!
WOW!!!! AWSOME JOB!! I HAVE BEEN PLAYING FOR 26 YEARS AND I STILL FUCK UP ON THIS SONG!!!
@constantine2112 Thanks for watching!
What a cover! Amazing! Congratulations from México.
Muchas gracias!
WOW dude. . . Yeah, amazing doesn't even touch it. That's worthy of MIDDLETOWN DREAMS! Get going man cause the world must experience you. . .
Love watching yer video covers. Awesome choice in songs too!
This is one of my favorite Rush songs, and is a grouping of my favorite to play. Great job.
Loved it. Amazing skills and fun to watch. Thanks again.
Perfect coordination, you really nailed it!!!! You say you practiced a lot, and it tells!! Congrats, from a big Rush fan.
holy shit, i cant stop watching...............
Amazing once again!!!!!!!!! I am so glad I found your video's you give me inspiration to keep drumming.
+Astrotama You nailed it. A BIG thumbs up.
Wow, i just came across this video. Your awesome. Your discipline to learn, practice and play that so good is inspirational. Rock on.
Thank you!
well done.....nice to see you back, and in top form. love this song...alex
Outstanding show of skill!
I can't wait for his next recreated Rush masterpiece!
Fantastically Fantastic!
Tu es en feu de ce temps-ci ;-)
Merci de nous "Entertainer" C'est vraiment plaisant de te voir performer !
very very well done, one of my fav Rush songs of all, you did great !
niteboatermusic Thanks!
Very very very GREAT!
This song is very special to me and you absolutely did it justice.
Thank you!
Amazing song! Amazing cover!
awesome really diggin the steppers reggae style drum beat sounds great bro keep up the good work best if luck to you on your musical journey
Well, I guess it’s proper to say “ holy shit you nailed it”. Lol.. so impressed. Great sound too
Inspirational playing my friend...i don't play drums...but i just may give it a try! thanx
Wow, nice job. Long time fan of the song, never really realized the technical aspects until I saw you playing it. Big thumbs up!
What a drumer!
Phenomenal demonstration of your skills. Absolutely impressed with your taste of music-LOVE THIS BAND!
An absolute joy to watch and listen to.Thanks for sharing your great talent.
Really good song
Been a rush fan for over 45 years and for life ❤
Freakin awesome👏🏻👏🏻 nailed it!
Thank you!
Great Job! Rush should have played this on the Time Machine Tour!!
My favourite rush song and I can see it played on the drums, marvellous
INSANE! Greetings from Brazil!
Another beauty! Keep them coming!
Videos like this only increase my appreciation of the song. I guess that's part of why you do them -- not just to show your own skills, but to let people see how much goes into the drumming on the original.
It sure opened my eyes , as when watching Neil live you get glimpses of him , This shows you what he puts his body through...for 3 hrs ...I can also see why he retired, that kind of playing you need to be in top form, age finally gets you..
Well done sir. Keep up the good work.
Another brilliant cover Astrotama🙌
Glad you like it! Thank you!
Incrível! Não toco nada de bateria, mas lembro dos detalhes, e você igual. Parabéns cara!
So smooth man, not pushed or 'rushed' it just flows- Still jealous about the sonic matched 2112 cymbal set. Whatever you paid, it was worth it...
🤘 awesome !!!
a few questions...how long have you been drumming for?
what is your favourite Rush song to play and what is most technically difficult?
apply these questions to a broader view: your favourite songs, regardless of band, to drum to and most technically challenging song?
other favourite drummers?
ps...enjoyed watching you passionately hit those skins...best!
Awesome and inspiring!
Thanks so much!
Bravo my man, Bravo!
I havent realized how beautiful is the hihat manage
Neil was a great hi-hat player, doing some very subtle things once in a while.