When these albums came out, I'd put them on the turntable, put on the headphones and intently listen to Neil adding his touch to everything. In more recent decades since, I've loved watching people pay tribute to the master. Having just stumbled across Adam Johnston, this is hands-down the best covers ever. I actually get goosebumps, like I'm a teenager listening to my headphones again in 1981.
Thanks so much! You are too kind. I did have a ton fun covering Neil. It's been in blood since I was a teenager. I would come home everyday after school put on 2112 and try to learn every lick.
One of the things that stand apart in this cover is the backbeat consistency. Peart was meticulous with every note on his tracks, especially the left hand on the snare drum: he served a consistent solid crack of great tone every back beat. You've taken that tradition into your playing. Well done!
Adam, that was amazing. The tuning of the drums sounded bang on. Excellent quality in the audio mix. I smiled at 8:55 when you looked at the camera, it was like you were saying, I'm nailing this cover. Really well played. Thanks for sharing with us.
What a lively right hand! The muscular main groove, the lightness of the high hat in the verses, the punchy angularity of those impossible tom fills. It's all there. The band were on another plane when they wrote this song. You nailed it. Best Rush drum cover I've seen. A beautiful song, and a stunning performance.
Your welcome. I can imagine. The timing here must be difficult! Im no drummer, but I believe Niel once said this was one of the more challenging tunes. . @@adamjohnston2311
Alex and Geddy need to see this... The wasn't a cover, this was something special. It's hard to watch some musicians play "covers" because they're trying to emulate the original artist... You don't have anything around you that says "RUSH" or any evidence of other musical influences and man you played that as if you wrote it. God Bless you!!!
This was a new challenge to learn this song. It took weeks. 10 minutes long with time changes, drum fills only Neil could come up with and flipping patterns. After a few takes I think I got it. I hope you like it. Enjoy! You bet!
Very impressed. Been playing for years and listening to Rush even longer. I know what it takes to achieve that level of playing. I'm stoked to see such a great cover
This is a man who has mastered his craft but can someone buy him some new sticks? lol The right notes at the right time with the right amount of passionate accents all within the graceful flow of a master martial artist.. well done! One of my favorite Rush songs done with the passion and precision it requires.. You sir are a true musician! ✌️😎👍💕
@@adamjohnston2311 I played 35yrs, self taught and practiced learning albums over and over.. being a seasoned drummer, I recognize hard work and feel each graceful swing at the cymbal way over there.. you deserve accolades. 😉👍
One thing I've noticed Adam, is you have the dance in your stick control. When Neil went back to that old jazz drummer to relearn his playing, you achieved that too. Anyways, you pull off these covers perfectly. This and Hemispheres are 2 of favorite masterpieces.
Thanks for your kind words. And thanks for watching. This tune was crazy hard to learn and cover. For some reason the way Neil approached this tune made it difficult to learn. But fun to pull off.
Fantastic! I've been a drummer for 45 years, and I know just how difficult it is to accurately play the Professor's drum/percussion parts. I can play some of the easier songs, but I can't imagine how much practice it would take to nail this song. 👍🥁
Thanks so much! It took me weeks to re learn this song. Going over every part in the car for weeks and then applying it the repetition on the drums. This was one of the hardest one to pull off.
Absolutely brilliant Adam, as a drummer myself the Camera Eye is one of my favourite tracks from Rush. I can, t quite get it right yet, hope to eventually. You totally nailed it, hats off to you Sir. 👏👍
Thanks so much Christopher! This was one of the hardest songs to learn. Neil’s approach was very different and more complicated then usual on this track.
You are very welcome Adam. May I suggest Far Cry by Rush, again I'm still trying to crack the code on this, (I'm driving my wife nuts). The whole band, but particularly Neil are on fire on this. Keep drumming Captain. 👍
fantastic drumming as usual with your rush covers .I can't hardly figure out the time and dedication required to play a piece like this. so cool to watch and this comes from a guitar player!!
Wow! Thank you for t r he kind words. This song was one of the hardest to learn. Neils approach was different, difficult and a big challenge. Thanks for watching.
This was the one of the best crafted ones! i like your approach, you play economically but you manage to get NEP wibe but with your your own way of drumming and I can tell there's so much practise behind this take. I had to watch every chop, couldn't stop and it was fun. Your kit sound a bit different than Neil's but you get best out of it that it actually fits the purpose of the song perfectly. In short i like your style of drumming, kinda Alan White'y. Waves!
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When these albums came out, I'd put them on the turntable, put on the headphones and intently listen to Neil adding his touch to everything. In more recent decades since, I've loved watching people pay tribute to the master. Having just stumbled across Adam Johnston, this is hands-down the best covers ever. I actually get goosebumps, like I'm a teenager listening to my headphones again in 1981.
Thanks so much! You are too kind. I did have a ton fun covering Neil. It's been in blood since I was a teenager. I would come home everyday after school put on 2112 and try to learn every lick.
Another fun experience with my amazing drummer husband Adam. 😁
he sure is!
love you're saying this - but indeed an incredible performance.
can you guys adopt me, please?...
The only thing cooler than the fact that Adam would make Neil proud is that he has a wife who supports the endeavor. Cheers to you both.
Absolutely Ridiculous!! 🎶🙌🏻
One of the things that stand apart in this cover is the backbeat consistency. Peart was meticulous with every note on his tracks, especially the left hand on the snare drum: he served a consistent solid crack of great tone every back beat. You've taken that tradition into your playing. Well done!
Thanks so much for your kind words.
Cymbal selection is by ear and feel.... perfect. This is a lost art in the web age of ordering.
Thanks so much! You're too kind.
Uh ....I would say, pretty damn close to perfect. Respect
Thanks for watching.
Wow!!! 🤯🤯🤯
The Master would be proud!!!
You're too kind. A super fun song to learn and play.
Adam, that was amazing. The tuning of the drums sounded bang on. Excellent quality in the audio mix. I smiled at 8:55 when you looked at the camera, it was like you were saying, I'm nailing this cover. Really well played. Thanks for sharing with us.
Thanks so much. my wife was filming with one of the cameras so it's always fun when she gets in my face. LOL! And thanks for watching.
Wow... A Great Cover of No1 Neil Peart...
The Camera Eye - Adam Johnston Neil Peart 2nd
Love You
Thanks for your kind words. And thanks for watching.
What a lively right hand! The muscular main groove, the lightness of the high hat in the verses, the punchy angularity of those impossible tom fills. It's all there. The band were on another plane when they wrote this song. You nailed it. Best Rush drum cover I've seen. A beautiful song, and a stunning performance.
WOW! Thanks so much Ryan. You're too kind. This tune was definitely a huge challenge to re learn after 20 years.
Big rush fan since my youth. Very well played, and such an amazing song.
Thanks so much! This tune was the hardest to cover. Lot's of homework here.
Your welcome. I can imagine. The timing here must be difficult! Im no drummer, but I believe Niel once said this was one of the more challenging tunes. . @@adamjohnston2311
Alex and Geddy need to see this... The wasn't a cover, this was something special.
It's hard to watch some musicians play "covers" because they're trying to emulate the original artist...
You don't have anything around you that says "RUSH" or any evidence of other musical influences and man you played that as if you wrote it.
God Bless you!!!
Thanks so much Paul.
Marvellous. A joy to watch you play such a classic Rush song. You nailed it, spot on! Thank you.
Thanks so much David. Glad you liked the cover.
@@adamjohnston2311 and then you only went and played Red Barchetta, my favourite Rush song. Brilliant 👍
That section just after 6 minutes is just, well, drumming at it's best.
Excellent. What impressed me the most was your phrasing, and touch. This is not an easy egg to crack. Nicely done.
Thanks man! You are right this was one of the toughest Rush to learn and cover. It took a while to learn every part. Thanks for watching.
Wow...best audio and cover playing!❤
Thank you!
This was a new challenge to learn this song. It took weeks. 10 minutes long with time changes, drum fills only Neil could come up with and flipping patterns.
After a few takes I think I got it. I hope you like it. Enjoy! You bet!
Thanks!
SO MANY NEIL CLONES OUT THERE, MANY OF EM GREAT, THEY HIT ALL THE RIGHT NOTES. YOU HIT THEM HARD AND MEAN IT LIKE NEIL DID
Crazy good. A real commitment it is to learn this and nail it like you did.
Thanks so much! And thanks for watching.
Very impressed. Been playing for years and listening to Rush even longer. I know what it takes to achieve that level of playing. I'm stoked to see such a great cover
WOW! Thanks so much for your kind words. It's always a challenge playing Rush.
Absolutely perfect.
Thank you!
Excellent! loved watching! One of my fav drum songs from rush
Thank you!
Wow! That was awesome man. It was a pleasure watching you play. It's players like you that bring out the love I have for this instrument. Thanks.
Thanks so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it.
The Camera Eye.. the track that got me hooked on Rush.. thanks for posting. Love it.!
Bro the crash that you hit at the 1:57 mark hit with so much force right after the fill, excellence, and you killed that shit flawless
Thanks Michael! And thanks for watching. Cheers!
That's just so inspiring. Great work tribute to Neil.
Thanks David. I appreciate it.
Bravo 👏
Thanks!
This is a man who has mastered his craft but can someone buy him some new sticks? lol
The right notes at the right time with the right amount of passionate accents all within the graceful flow of a master martial artist.. well done! One of my favorite Rush songs done with the passion and precision it requires.. You sir are a true musician! ✌️😎👍💕
WOW! Thanks for your kind words. You are tooooo kind. This was a huge challenge to learn and cover. And thanks for watching.
@@adamjohnston2311 I played 35yrs, self taught and practiced learning albums over and over.. being a seasoned drummer, I recognize hard work and feel each graceful swing at the cymbal way over there.. you deserve accolades. 😉👍
LoL There is a difference between a drum stick and a turkey leg though..
I saw another video of yours showing how it got ‘chewed up’..
LOL! @@scottallen6160
never mind you're choosing my favorite rush stuff. the drums are so cool on the songs you pick
Excellence of Execution on your drum kit Adam. I enjoyed it immensely. Thank you.
@@andyr.5769 thanks so much Andy. Glad you liked it.
Bad ass excellent drumming thankyou
Thanks man!
Well done sir!! Resemblance to geddy icing on the cake!
LOL! Thanks Trevor. I have been told that before.
Aside from NP I’ve never seen anyone else play it as good as this, power and precision. Great drum sound too!
Really good rush drummer
Thank you!
Well done! And the toms are tuned perfectly - for my ears! haha
Thanks Gette. It's always a fun challenge learning and playing Rush.
This guy rocks! Master drummer.
Thanks Stephen! I appreciate your kind words.
Professor approved!
Ha! Thanks!
One thing I've noticed Adam, is you have the dance in your stick control. When Neil went back to that old jazz drummer to relearn his playing, you achieved that too. Anyways, you pull off these covers perfectly. This and Hemispheres are 2 of favorite masterpieces.
Thanks for your kind words. And thanks for watching. This tune was crazy hard to learn and cover. For some reason the way Neil approached this tune made it difficult to learn. But fun to pull off.
Very nice Adam! Bravo! 👏🏼
Thanks so much!
Great job!.....we need a "Burning For Neil" Concert and CD...........
Thanks so much.
I've been following you for about 3 months now this is my first comment. Your really good love Rush their the best band in history. 👍✌️
Thanks so much Gary. Glad you're along for the ride : )
Fantastic! I've been a drummer for 45 years, and I know just how difficult it is to accurately play the Professor's drum/percussion parts. I can play some of the easier songs, but I can't imagine how much practice it would take to nail this song. 👍🥁
Thanks so much!
It took me weeks to re learn this song. Going over every part in the car for weeks and then applying it the repetition on the drums. This was one of the hardest one to pull off.
His easiest song to play in my opinion, and one of the funnest is Spirit of Radio.
Yes !!! crushed it dude.
Thanks so much! This was one of the harder ones to learn.
One of my all time favorites, flawlessly executed!
You really should get ahold of Alex and Ged, I do believe your channeling the professor, you are amazing, spot on, thank you!!
Awesome work i really like the drum fills neal does in this song
Thanks! This was one of the hardest ones to learn. The fills and approach Neil took on this one was challenging to say the least.
Loved it!! Nice!
Thanks for watching. Rush is a ton of fun to cover.
simply amazed! I usually can't stand anyone's attempt to cover any Rush songs...you are the best by far I have ever seen.
WOW! That is very kind of you to say. Thank you!
Try also Paulliewanna here
@claudelessard2222, check out Sterling Fuentes. His Rush covers are phenomenal.
Another coverist is "Sterling Fuentes" he has covered all of the rush songs and to a tee. Absolutly perfect, i use him for all of my references
This is on point 🤘
Thanks Gary.
So good. Bravo. 👊🏻💪🏽
Thanks so much Jose!
One of my all-time favorite RUSH tunes! You did a masterful job and Neil would be proud! Great job, sir!
Awesome job.the professor would approve.
Thanks so much Dave. The Professor still blows my mind just how good he was. I'm just glad to keep his name and playing alive.
NAILED IT! 👍🤘
Outstanding
Thanks for sharing your talent
Thanks Juan. This was a tough one the learn.
Dang. Perfect! Even the set sounds likes Neil's at the time. Dude!
Superb
dude. you're nailing it. I'm air drumming and it's perfect . HA!
Thank you so much.
Spot on! Well done! You make it look so easy! 👏👍🔥🥁
One of my favorite Rush songs. Must be a blast to play!
It was and a hard one to learn. Thanks for watching.
@@adamjohnston2311 Request! How about Countdown?
Great song! Ill put it on the list to cover.
Love the intro
Very, very, very good. Perfect.
Really well done Adam. Nice work
Thanks so much! And thanks for watching : )
Absolutely brilliant Adam, as a drummer myself the Camera Eye is one of my favourite tracks from Rush. I can, t quite get it right yet, hope to eventually. You totally nailed it, hats off to you Sir. 👏👍
Thanks so much Christopher! This was one of the hardest songs to learn. Neil’s approach was very different and more complicated then usual on this track.
You are very welcome Adam. May I suggest Far Cry by Rush, again I'm still trying to crack the code on this, (I'm driving my wife nuts). The whole band, but particularly Neil are on fire on this. Keep drumming Captain. 👍
Loved it! Thanks for sharing. Happy drumming 😃
Thank you!
@@adamjohnston2311 My pleasure. Thank YOU 😃
Wtf dude sorry i missed this. You fn nailed this. Thank you.
Thanks Thomas. This was one so of the hardest songs to learn by Rush.
my favorite RUSH tune, well done sir!
sounds just like it amazing
Thanks Mike.
AND I AM A DRUMMER I CANT PLAY IT LIKE THAT
If they audition to get back together you could be the man. Fantastic
very impressive ! i really like your thumbs
Awesome! COMPLETELY nailed it.
This is one of my Rush favorites ! Again you nailed it ! You make it look so effortless and easy…..Great drumming !!
Thanks again Charlton! This was another ass kicker.
Maestro te admiro, no vi ni una falla , Neil debe estar regocijándose
Just watched. Enjoyed it very much. Liked the attention to detail. You drum with a purposeful stride, sir!!!😊
Kick ass!
Thanks Tim! This tune was one of the hardest to learn.
You are such wonderfully talented percussionist.
The Professor would be smiling. 🤘
Thank you so much Lisa. You're too kind.
1of my faves
KILLER job!!!
Best rendition I've ever seen.
Wow! Thanks so much!
That snare is beyond description!
What is it?
I can feel my back teeth sinking into it.
My god...
Excellent!!! Awesome!!
How to perfectly blend bass, guitar and drum. Beautiful, felt, inspired and delivered with great skills! Yoga and jogging for the mind !
Thanks so much!
Very well done, AWESOME!!! Subscribed!
Perfect Sound. Great place to record drums
Awesome
Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee should be eyeing you down !
LOL! Thanks Chris.
I still love playing this song on the drums. You nailed it. Totally awesome. A+ for Effort.
Thanks Mike! Glad you liked it.
So Awesome! One of my favorite tunes!
fantastic drumming as usual with your rush covers .I can't hardly figure out the time and dedication required to play a piece like this. so cool to watch and this comes from a guitar player!!
Wow! Thank you for t r he kind words. This song was one of the hardest to learn. Neils approach was different, difficult and a big challenge.
Thanks for watching.
Fantastic as always Adam! Keep posting man!!!
Thank you so much!!
Awesome cover dude!! Done extremely well :-)
Thanks so much David. And thanks for watching.
Spot on! Well done!
Thank you!
Extremely nice job.
So good... excellent playing 👍👍
Thanks buddy! How are you doing?
I love garage rock. You whack well.
Thank you. Glad you liked it.
Love this song , excellent cover
Thank you!
you are a really master. congrats.
Thanks so much!
Congrats 😮 awesome, excellent cover 😮
Very good sir - impressive
Thanks so much! This song was a hard one to learn.
nicely done! I'm a big rush fan and a drummer myself.
Dang you have such an eye for detail in your playing...very enjoyable, and thank you for posting!
Thanks so much! Glad you liked it.
This was the one of the best crafted ones! i like your approach, you play economically but you manage to get NEP wibe but with your your own way of drumming and I can tell there's so much practise behind this take. I had to watch every chop, couldn't stop and it was fun. Your kit sound a bit different than Neil's but you get best out of it that it actually fits the purpose of the song perfectly. In short i like your style of drumming, kinda Alan White'y. Waves!
Wow! Thanks for your kind words. I have always played with gusto and passion.
Nailed it !
Thanks Greg! Love playing to Rush.