For those wondering. A polyrhythm is two different time feels put together. This is a perfect example of a 6/4 shuffle groove. That would be 6 on the hi-hat over 4 beat bar. Nice job Steve!!
This is the correct way to play this song. For those that don't know, this is a difficult beat and requires a shuffle feel which is hard to accomplish, but makes it sound easy. Great job and great video.
@@SteveToccoDrummer polyrhythm is like doing one time signature or "beat" on one hand and doing something else in the other. To broaden your musical technical knowledge, watch vids on polyrhythms. 😊 like you i am also more of a self-taught keyboardist. A good example of polyrhythm in action aside from this is the adlib section of Michael Sembello's She's A Maniac. I can't explain it more broadly but please do watch my cover. I had a hard time mastering the technique for that song. ua-cam.com/video/uJE4354nbv0/v-deo.html
What's going on here? Is it that the last measure is an eighth short and the next measure is an eighth longer or what? I can't figure it out (not a drummer)
I've watched several covers of this song and you are the only one who played it with it's original intent....or dare I say "correctly" For an intermediate drummer as myself, this is a challenging song to learn. Great one to practice ... shuffle, triplets, polyrythms oh my!
Ugh. I am totally self taught and terrible at explaining things from a technical/musical standpoint. I play based on 99.9% feel and intuition. With that being said, I am counting this song in 4/4 (with the snare hits on 2 and 4). Of course, the hi-hat is doing a triplet/polyrhythmic thing over the top of it. See? I suck at explaining things. Hats off to the guys in Tears For Fears, the original drummer and the people who produced this song. It's their genius at work here. I'm just a cheap copycat.
Oh no worries bud. I'm more of a feel player too, but I'm trying to address weaknesses like being disciplined by going through the struggles of counting and playing to a metronome. It's a slog and total brain ache, but it's starting to pay off.
Finally somebody that plays this correctly. I’ve been listening to this song for years and this is what I’ve heard but everybody who plays it plays straight 8th notes or a traditional shuffle over the song. Great job
love how you kept it to its original form. This beat, although simple is possibly one of my favorite drum beats of all time. Someone mentioned polyrhythms, that may be what stands out. There is something very special about this beat. You covered it perfectly thanks for sharing!
I'm a beginner/intermediate at drums, this song was not easy to learn. I think the best comment here was the guy who said it may look simple and easy to a non-player, but to an intermediate player, it looks like a nice challenge.
This is incredible. One of the most iconic drum beats and songs of the 80s. That is pretty much on point with the song. I recently figured out the piano and drums for that song. It is harder than it looks.
This guy always nails it! I have been tooling around on the drums for years - and so much enjoy & appreciate a really good drummer nail the small details that make a groove special - thank you!
Thanks for watching and commenting!! Most of my 350+ videos on my UA-cam channel are songs that are 30 years old (and older)! So much great music was being written back then. Thanks again!!!
I love love this song. This is a great cover, and a way to play it live. A lot of production goes into TFF recorded songs with effects, dubbing, samples.... excellent break down of the basic groove with simple sticking and bass....
It’s not until you lock in to the hat that you work out what exactly is going on. I grew up with this song in the 80s and I’ve only just realised what a complicated rhythm it has!!! Nailed it 👍
Great job, man. On the surface, this song seems like it would be easy to drum, but that poly rhythm beat is no joke. This song is actually INCREDIBLY difficult to drum and you knocked it out of the park.
Nice work Steve! I used to play this song many years ago. don't think I was ever able to play the correct kick part but got everything else right Now I'm re learning the song for a wedding tomorrow. Thanks for the vid!
i had to watch alot of tears for fears live video over & over to finally find the high hat so im just content with that as i continue to groove thru this great dancing song
You are very good Steve and I enjoy the heck out of your videos. I am no drummer....just a drummer wannabee all my life....and I love this song. Never realized how it was really played. Thanks...
I use to play this tune back in the 80's I did the hi hat w accents on the polyrhytm w ghost 16ths on the hit hat, ha never thought that the 16ths were separate, awesome.
My comfort level with this song (being able to play the groove without focusing on it) is about 90% the way there now. After rehearsal yesterday, my band decided this song was a keeper, so i'm on the hook now!! Thanks again Steve, you had a positive impact on my playing capability!
Glad to know I helped you out!! You're fortunate to be in a band that can cover this song. My band can't because we don't have a keyboard player. Post a video of your band playing it if you can. I'd love to see it!!
Hi Steve! Here we are 9 months later.... I now have an audio recording of my band playing this song. I'm willing to share it with you if you're still interested.... let me know and i'll send it to you via FB or some other channel.
I've never played anything perfect...there's always an element of "weekend warrior" flaws in my playing but I thank you nonetheless for your kind support!!!
you make funny faces when you play :) but don't we all? you are the only one that plays it like it should be and being true to it's original version I played the hi hats in a different way but with your cover I can now do it properly :) thanks
I've watched quite a few of your videos and you have great taste and feel and your covers are excellent. I saw Tears for Fears live a couple of weeks ago and Jamie Wollam played brilliantly throughout, but you could have done that gig too I have no doubt. Your covers the king of groove and feel Jeff Porcaro tell me that you are very good and you have played some really tricky stuff. Would love to see you play live with a band worthy of you.
Wow, I am overwhelemed by your kind support.n I am nearing the age of 58 and have been playing since I was 18. I am a self taught, weekend warrior so you comment means a lot to me. Thank you!!!
I used to think I was quite an accomplished drummer, until this polyrhythic hi hat came along! Plus the jerk snatch snare/crash fills. I'm not accomplished, I'm very average. Good show, sir!
To a non-player, it may look simplistic and easy. To a drummer, it looks like a nice challenge. That hi-hat pattern is no joke. You nailed it.
Thank you! This was a challenge when I first learned it and it's still fun to play.
Exactly. Not easy to play at all.
Polyrhythms can be very challenging! It took me forever to get 6/4.
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Sounds easy to play but man it's a challenge I'm still working on. Great cover!
For those wondering. A polyrhythm is two different time feels put together. This is a perfect example of a 6/4 shuffle groove. That would be 6 on the hi-hat over 4 beat bar. Nice job Steve!!
+Robert Resch Thanks for explaining the polyrhythm concept and thanks for the compliment!!!
@@SteveToccoDrummer it's actually a 3/4 high hat beat over a 6/8 drum pattern. look up Steve Smith explaining 3/4 over 4/4 it's kinda like that.
Isn’t it a 12/8 shuffle? I’m not a drummer, just a curious guy. :)
@@diegocasan8221 Yep, 12/8 and it's recorded in 1/2 time so it can be felt in 6/4. Sounds complicated. Keep on keeping on!!
@@mojogroove1 Ah, I see-thanks for your explanation, Robert! It seems complicated indeed, haha! Keep up the good work!
This is the correct way to play this song. For those that don't know, this is a difficult beat and requires a shuffle feel which is hard to accomplish, but makes it sound easy. Great job and great video.
Thank you!!
The best display of that polyrhythmic hi-hat that I've seen.
+Steve Hill I don't even know what a polyrhythmic hi-hat is!!!!! Thank you nonetheless!!!
For real. I thought this song was impossible on Rock Band.
@@SteveToccoDrummer polyrhythm is like doing one time signature or "beat" on one hand and doing something else in the other. To broaden your musical technical knowledge, watch vids on polyrhythms. 😊 like you i am also more of a self-taught keyboardist.
A good example of polyrhythm in action aside from this is the adlib section of Michael Sembello's She's A Maniac. I can't explain it more broadly but please do watch my cover. I had a hard time mastering the technique for that song. ua-cam.com/video/uJE4354nbv0/v-deo.html
Yes, this hi-hat work is solid.
@@SteveToccoDrummer great answer, even if I'm four years late in adding that great musicians can do the stuff and commentators name and describe it.
3:21. One of my favorite drum parts of all time. Beautiful!!!
What's going on here? Is it that the last measure is an eighth short and the next measure is an eighth longer or what? I can't figure it out (not a drummer)
I've watched several covers of this song and you are the only one who played it with it's original intent....or dare I say "correctly" For an intermediate drummer as myself, this is a challenging song to learn. Great one to practice ... shuffle, triplets, polyrythms oh my!
Thanks for your support!!! This song is a masterpiece. I'm sure you'll learn it quickly. You just need two ingredients: desire and effort.
Thanks Steve! How do you count through this one? 6/8 feel? Triplets?
Ugh. I am totally self taught and terrible at explaining things from a technical/musical standpoint. I play based on 99.9% feel and intuition. With that being said, I am counting this song in 4/4 (with the snare hits on 2 and 4). Of course, the hi-hat is doing a triplet/polyrhythmic thing over the top of it. See? I suck at explaining things. Hats off to the guys in Tears For Fears, the original drummer and the people who produced this song. It's their genius at work here. I'm just a cheap copycat.
Oh no worries bud. I'm more of a feel player too, but I'm trying to address weaknesses like being disciplined by going through the struggles of counting and playing to a metronome. It's a slog and total brain ache, but it's starting to pay off.
It is also challenging for the keyboard. 😊
I have seen and listened to a lot of covers on this song and I must say Steve, you nailed it. Excellent job.
+Joe G. Thanks for watching and leaving such a nice comment!
I 2nd that, very solid groove, dead in the pocket
Wow! That was note for note. Best drum cover of this song by far!!!!
Not quite note-for-note but I'll keep trying. Thank you!!!!
Finally somebody that plays this correctly. I’ve been listening to this song for years and this is what I’ve heard but everybody who plays it plays straight 8th notes or a traditional shuffle over the song. Great job
Thanks for noticing the details!!!!
You stayed right on that beat all the way through.... Nice job!!!!
love how you kept it to its original form. This beat, although simple is possibly one of my favorite drum beats of all time. Someone mentioned polyrhythms, that may be what stands out. There is something very special about this beat. You covered it perfectly thanks for sharing!
+James Whyte Thank you!! You're right, it's a really cool drum beat.
Yep. I also read somewhere that the drum part of this song is on polyrhythm.
I'm recently obsessed with it. This is one of the best examples I have seen of what I call the "proper" way to play it. Awesome work!
One of the most popular songs to cover, and you did it magnificent…awesome job 🥁
This cover is so tight and clean! Excellent job
Just started randomly looking for drum covers of this and this is the best by far that I found.
Thank you!!
I was listening to this song and realized how complex the beat is and had to see it done and was not disappointed, this is so cool!
Yes, this is a tricky song on the drums but very fun once it's learned!!! Thanks!!!
I'm a beginner/intermediate at drums, this song was not easy to learn. I think the best comment here was the guy who said it may look simple and easy to a non-player, but to an intermediate player, it looks like a nice challenge.
This is incredible. One of the most iconic drum beats and songs of the 80s. That is pretty much on point with the song. I recently figured out the piano and drums for that song. It is harder than it looks.
Because of you I was able to learn the beat much more quickly ..I love the 21 century
Nice drumming and fantastic snare and hi hat sound
Thanks
This guy always nails it! I have been tooling around on the drums for years - and so much enjoy & appreciate a really good drummer nail the small details that make a groove special - thank you!
Thank YOU!!!!
All good songs are 30 years old. Wow, what a great cover!! Thank you from 2019!
Thanks for watching and commenting!! Most of my 350+ videos on my UA-cam channel are songs that are 30 years old (and older)! So much great music was being written back then. Thanks again!!!
This is the correct way to play this song. I saw several videos of improvisations that mischaracterize the music. Congratulations.
This is the song that made me get into Tears for Fears (you can thank the movie "Real Genius," too)!
Great display of coordination, stamina and exceptional talent. Thanks Steve!!
Thank you!!
I love this song. That drum pattern is soooooo friggin cool. Such an infectious, mesmerizing beat. One of my absolute favs. Great job my friend. 👍👍
Thank you!!!
Really nice!!!! This is a pretty tricky groove!!
Really well done, sir. Seriously difficult song to play right and you pulled it off. Superb...
Thank you!!!
I love love this song. This is a great cover, and a way to play it live. A lot of production goes into TFF recorded songs with effects, dubbing, samples.... excellent break down of the basic groove with simple sticking and bass....
Thank you!!
That is such a great classic. You nailed it my good dude. Well done. 👍
It’s not until you lock in to the hat that you work out what exactly is going on. I grew up with this song in the 80s and I’ve only just realised what a complicated rhythm it has!!! Nailed it 👍
I am running out of adjectives... another awesome job. I am AMAZED how you actually look relaxed when you play! Playing must be your zen.
Thank you for your enthusiastic support. You are right--drums are my zen and I love to play!!!
This song and Rosanna of Toto are the hardest to play on the drums..
Great job, man. On the surface, this song seems like it would be easy to drum, but that poly rhythm beat is no joke. This song is actually INCREDIBLY difficult to drum and you knocked it out of the park.
Thank you!!!
EXCELENTE...MUY BUENA VERSION...LLEGO A MI CORAZÓN, UN ABRAZO STEVE---
Nice work Steve! I used to play this song many years ago. don't think I was ever able to play the correct kick part but got everything else right Now I'm re learning the song for a wedding tomorrow. Thanks for the vid!
It took awhile, but I got the bass drum part. Keep trying.
@@boomer3150 Ha! That's still one of the hardest grooves to nail. If I ever have to play this again, I'll have to work on it.
@@chrismyersdrums Best wishes.
3 against 2, every drummer's nightmare at a gig lol excellent job!
Serve the song. The drumming here is a perfect example. Great job in highlighting that. Thumbs up!
Thank you!! It's a pleasure to serve such a great song!!!
Bin drumn long time...hard song...gonna get it watchn u! Great job!!
Can't believe twelve people dislike this. You smashed it Steve. Great job!!
So clean. Great job. The best drum cover of this song
Thank you for your kind support!!
Felicitaciones k buen sonito eres un ganador buen toque no fallas ninguna apegandote al ritmo un abrazo desde Lima Peru america del Sur
Wow! incredeible time feel! congrats to you colleague!
i had to watch alot of tears for fears live video over & over to finally find the high hat so im just content with that as i continue to groove thru this great dancing song
that relentless offbeat hi hat put my brain into a nice little trance. excellent. thanks
Thank you!! The offbeat hi hat makes this groove so fun to play!!
Why havnt i seen this before. Seen everything els. Increadable job btw on a very hard beat for sure. Thx for sharing.
Back in the day, my drum teacher gave me this song as my homework for the week! That was a rough week! 😅
I got the drum solo to Handy (Wishbone Ash). Still have a hard time, though I got the gist.
H Steve!! Nice drumming here I truly enjoyed your performance. Nice work CHEERS!!!
there are many great covers of this song here on youtube, but the real deal is to keep that groove tight like that. Awesome
Thank you!!!!
You are very good Steve and I enjoy the heck out of your videos. I am no drummer....just a drummer wannabee all my life....and I love this song. Never realized how it was really played. Thanks...
Thank you for your support!!!
That's solid. That's the way it should be done. Less is more. Bravo on a great cover of this. It's tricky for those who don't know. 🥁
Thank you!!
I can watch you play this on repeat! Sounds great!
Thank you!!! It's definitely a hypnotic groove!!
Superbly done! No more no less.awesome
I love the fact that the drums are slightly louder so, we can hear them in its entirety. Thumbs-up !
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@@SteveToccoDrummer God bless, Steve...you are a great drummer. I have drummed since 1970 and keep learning from you.
Steve Really good drum beat ❤️🙏🤲👍👏
Your drum Filling makes me happy 😃
Thank you!!!
muito bom.... gosto muito de bateras simples e bem tocados.
Beautiful. Clean and well played!
Thank you!!
Awesome groove 👍👏👏
spot on Sir, thank you
You pull this one off with your own style good work
Thank you sir for that video it gave goosebumps even in 2024
Right on!! Superb!
Awesome job! Especially considering this drum track was created on a Linn Drum machine for the actual recording.
I use to play this tune back in the 80's I did the hi hat w accents on the polyrhytm w ghost 16ths on the hit hat, ha never thought that the 16ths were separate, awesome.
That would of been tiring?
That was sick. Awesome
This was done so eloquently... thank you for producing & sharing this......and after studying your work, I can now play this groove myself!
Thank you for the kind words. I am glad you learned how to play this groove. It's really fun!!!
My comfort level with this song (being able to play the groove without focusing on it) is about 90% the way there now. After rehearsal yesterday, my band decided this song was a keeper, so i'm on the hook now!! Thanks again Steve, you had a positive impact on my playing capability!
Love your Z-K high hats too!!!
Glad to know I helped you out!! You're fortunate to be in a band that can cover this song. My band can't because we don't have a keyboard player. Post a video of your band playing it if you can. I'd love to see it!!
Hi Steve! Here we are 9 months later.... I now have an audio recording of my band playing this song. I'm willing to share it with you if you're still interested.... let me know and i'll send it to you via FB or some other channel.
Sounds easy but very difficult to do..tried it once and the beat is just confusing, enjoyed watching you nailed it!
Exellent job bro! From Argentina!
You rock! Excellent cover my guy
You've inspired me to practice harder, thank you.
I am honored and humbled to play a small role in your drumming endeavors. Thank you!!
Tricky groove, been trying myself and having trouble haha. Great cover, keep it up!
That fact that it's in polyrhythm is what makes it a tricky song. 😊
Really stunning perfect!
I've never played anything perfect...there's always an element of "weekend warrior" flaws in my playing but I thank you nonetheless for your kind support!!!
Good to see the correct hi hat and base drum pattern being used for this song. So many drummer's get it wrong 👏👏👏
only drum cover of this song on youtube I dig. nice work. cant get this feel with sheet music.
I watch this video all the time. Great work.
Thank you for your kind support!!
Thank you for your kind support!!
Excellent......wonderful.....!!congrat
Thank you!!
Brilliant 👍 love it
I ve seen a lot drum covers...Excelent !
Solid Groove! Sick cover!
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Woooooow!!!! Great display!!!!
Great work!
Best drum cover on here :)
Myself and millions of others, fav Tears for Fears 🎶🎵
Yes.
you make funny faces when you play :) but don't we all? you are the only one that plays it like it should be and being true to it's original version I played the hi hats in a different way but with your cover I can now do it properly :) thanks
Dang dude, hope you had an extinguisher near by for how on fire that was 🔥 well done
LOL!! Thank you!!
If anyone is wondering what a pocket is this is a great example. Nice job broski.
Very nice sir!! 🔥🔥 Groove locked tighter than fort knoxs.. Now I will go practice this 1👍👍
Funny comment!!! Thank you!!!
I've watched quite a few of your videos and you have great taste and feel and your covers are excellent. I saw Tears for Fears live a couple of weeks ago and Jamie Wollam played brilliantly throughout, but you could have done that gig too I have no doubt. Your covers the king of groove and feel Jeff Porcaro tell me that you are very good and you have played some really tricky stuff. Would love to see you play live with a band worthy of you.
Wow, I am overwhelemed by your kind support.n I am nearing the age of 58 and have been playing since I was 18. I am a self taught, weekend warrior so you comment means a lot to me. Thank you!!!
great job steve.
Thank you steve!
You got that hi hat part perfect 😎🎼😎
exellent... the best cover in the site....greetings from Argentina...
Thank you!
A lot of people play this wrong, but not Steve. 🔥
so good!!
I used to think I was quite an accomplished drummer, until this polyrhythic hi hat came along! Plus the jerk snatch snare/crash fills. I'm not accomplished, I'm very average. Good show, sir!
on the beat, in the groove and on top of the bass...which is work. nice
Appreciate that!! Thank you!!
Excelente!!! Hermoso tema.
Gracias
Nice job man! ✌️😎👍
Very cool thank you
I like it, it´s excelent, gretings steve!
+Echelon sanchez Thank you!!!!
you nailed it bro.
Absolutely spot on.Well done. I still cannot master it.
Thank you!!! Practice, practice, practice. You'll eventually get it.
HAHA! You even got softer at the end to match the recording - which they didn't do live! Outstanding job, Steve.
Thanks for noticing my "manual fade out"!!!