Led Zeppelin - Achilles Last Stand (drum cover)

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  • Опубліковано 23 кві 2011
  • What a workout this one is! Great rhythmical structure, I've always loved this tune. Here, we also introduce a set of brand new Remo vintage emperor heads across all the toms as well as the snare. I hope this vid sheds some visual education for parts that were unclear. Enjoy.
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  • @mikeosborn4750
    @mikeosborn4750 8 років тому +50

    Crazy thing is Bonzo would play this as part of a 3 hour plus set (often nearer 4) along with a 20 minute plus drum solo. Incredible talent and stamina.

    • @justchilling4881
      @justchilling4881 8 місяців тому +4

      Is called cocaine bro 😎

    • @Bohr2um
      @Bohr2um 3 місяці тому

      ​@@justchilling4881probably just alcohol lol

    • @johntomasik1555
      @johntomasik1555 2 місяці тому

      Well, if all ya do is play drums for a living, that's kinda normal.

    • @cwinsten1
      @cwinsten1 6 днів тому

      Billy Cobham laughs at fat boy bonham’s stamina.

  • @Lukozer
    @Lukozer 8 років тому +218

    Flawless performance of this mighty song! Bonham himself would have been proud.

    • @HaloAdmiral
      @HaloAdmiral 7 років тому +4

      Agreed! And, loving that profile picture!

    • @channelbree
      @channelbree 6 років тому +1

      You sir, are correct.

    • @jckeltz
      @jckeltz 6 років тому +1

      'Flawless'? Obviously none of you know this song.

    • @memestream8929
      @memestream8929 5 років тому

      I always see people arguing on cover videos about how someone didn't play it the right way or they aren't very good, and I always think about how when I play it I'm hanging on to the edge the whole time haha

    • @chrisreyes823
      @chrisreyes823 Місяць тому

      Ha! Watch Yoyoka do it

  • @TonyinMBSC8669
    @TonyinMBSC8669 10 років тому +99

    My favorite Zeppelin song. Had always wonder how Bonham played that, now I know. Some great work. Hell my leg hurt after just watching.

  • @TheTrooper9169666
    @TheTrooper9169666 10 років тому +190

    The fill at 2:25 is the best fill ever played on drums in history of music. I always shit my pants when I hear it, and to see it played perfectly, unbelievable, man!
    Also, I always admire how that fill fits perfectly into lyrics, it comes right after "Into the sun, the south, the north, at last the birds have flown" - and Bonzo's hands just spread their wings over the drum set... And of course, let's not forget that epileptic right leg. Dear GOD

    • @Brando551
      @Brando551 10 років тому +10

      Not a drummer, but... 5: 22?

    • @TheTrooper9169666
      @TheTrooper9169666 10 років тому +2

      Brando551 Same stuff, same gold. The first one is only better because of the lyrics, but it's a really small difference... Beautiful.

    • @TheTrooper9169666
      @TheTrooper9169666 10 років тому +4

      *****
      I've been playing drums for 5+ years and I'm pretty sure I know A LOT about drumming and drums. We all like different things, I, personally, love the combination of snare+bass drum in a fill. It's not about technicality or skill, it's just how it fits the music, that's why I pointed out the fill at 2:25 because I think it's perfect for that place in a song. If you're into technical drumming you probably think some fills by Buddy Rich or Dave Weckl are the best. Or if you are a metalhead you probably wank off to Dave Lombardo, Benante and similar drum machines? It doesn't matter, really. For me, it's Bonham, Chad Smith, Nicko McBrain and Danny Carey. The more I listen to music and play drums, the more I'm loving these guys.

    • @tomklovert4353
      @tomklovert4353 9 років тому +5

      TheTrooper9169666 I think its just an issue of calling it the "best fill in history".
      I would say the best fill in history exemplifies both technical and artistic expertise, and Bonham was never the BEST at either one.
      He's still a god in my mind, just a demigod.

    • @JohnBindon
      @JohnBindon 9 років тому +5

      TheTrooper9169666 Trooper - you're bang on - nice assessment. I'm a drummer of over 30 years experience. That is one of the most amazing rock fills that I've seen or heard up the point of March 1976 for sure & not many after that can match !

  • @rajamcraja
    @rajamcraja 5 років тому +61

    5:21 I'm dead

    • @gracecore
      @gracecore 5 років тому +5

      totally agree... that killed me

    • @williamoliveaux3435
      @williamoliveaux3435 5 років тому +6

      1:13

    • @frankburdodrums8984
      @frankburdodrums8984 5 років тому +3

      You're just being honest.
      It's not as hard as it looks but you have to have the cymbals set up just like he does so you can go R L R and then L R L the other way and then do it fast 4 times so back and forth twice.

    • @odenirongiant
      @odenirongiant 5 років тому +1

      @@frankburdodrums8984 Bonham' s creativity was was on point.

    • @TheWalterHWhite
      @TheWalterHWhite 5 років тому

      Was it as good for you as it was for me?

  • @MrChuckwagon55
    @MrChuckwagon55 8 років тому +75

    You honestly sound more like him than any drummer that's ever played him, including his own son Jason. You are a PHENOMENAL drummer. You have an incredible feel for rhythm and the groove. Page should have hired you for the reunion concert.

    • @GrooveDrumming
      @GrooveDrumming  8 років тому +8

      +MrChuckwagon55
      Thanks, I think it's due to the fact I studied the Carmine Appice books when I was young.

    • @douggroethe1989
      @douggroethe1989 7 років тому

      GrooveDrummin me toorealistic rock was my first book!

    • @justinrash4426
      @justinrash4426 11 місяців тому

      💯

    • @hauntedhose
      @hauntedhose 5 місяців тому

      And the cymbals match 👍🏼

  • @jamesc7121
    @jamesc7121 7 років тому +61

    FUCKIN A man that was some serious drumming. How are you not a famous session drummer? Nicely done.

  • @romulo353
    @romulo353 9 років тому +27

    Ghost notes, that's what led zeppelin is all about, great performance, great tone, it was a real pleasure watching it.

    • @GrooveDrumming
      @GrooveDrumming  9 років тому +3

      Romulo Ferreira Cool. Yeah, even the bass drum ghosts :)

  • @rhythmantic
    @rhythmantic 10 років тому +98

    Extraordinary drumming and very entertaining.

  • @808TheDuck
    @808TheDuck 9 років тому +11

    I am sitting here at my computer watching Led Zeppelin videos / cover videos when I should be sleeping. Just hard not to watch when you come across some great work like this! That was amazing!
    It gives insight into how very talented that band was (is) and how they inspire us.

  • @gregdenis5191
    @gregdenis5191 10 років тому +2

    I am a guitarist & this song , along with Kashmir, are my favorite songs ever. These are also 2 of bonham's best bodies of work . This guy knocked it out of the park ! To see someone's right foot go that hard & fast in a 9 minute song is incredible. It doesn't have to be note for perfect ... This was impressive.

  • @matttaylor3905
    @matttaylor3905 10 років тому +24

    Dude I logged in just to say what a pleasure it was to watch someone play my favourite tune note perfect most excellent, many thanks

  • @JP-qb8qx
    @JP-qb8qx 5 років тому +6

    You've mastered Bonzo's bass pedal Technic. Kudos mate.

  • @johnkarnuth1463
    @johnkarnuth1463 8 років тому +49

    Absolutely awesome performance. Made Bonzo proud, along with many Zep fans.

  • @user-wi5us1mm3e
    @user-wi5us1mm3e 6 місяців тому +2

    Ive been waiting whole life for this to come back 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @LuGer212
    @LuGer212 5 років тому +1

    Lost count of how many times I came back to this video, honestly
    This is craftsmanship, you seriously rock!

  • @coveringledzeppelin5473
    @coveringledzeppelin5473 9 років тому +5

    Best drum cover on Achilles on UA-cam! Exceptional Job!

  • @brachmarker2857
    @brachmarker2857 9 років тому +36

    Perfect.! Epic !amazing! This is the best drum cover ever in the history of you tube. Never will be beaten. You hit every ghost note, every pause, every fill perfectly. Your timming was of a meteronome! All hail the best drummer on the net. Love perfection!!!!

    • @Justin-mx6rp
      @Justin-mx6rp 9 років тому +8

      If this was double foot peddle drum cover on Achilles Last stand! I'd change the channel. But this guy stays true to the roots of drumming and most of all the one and only John Bonham.. Amazing Cover

    • @Zgrov
      @Zgrov 6 років тому +2

      Not only is it kickass perfect, it was recorded properly as well! Holy moly!

  • @Jkautsky
    @Jkautsky 10 років тому +1

    Holy cow. I'm a guitarist but this is one of those songs I would air drum to when I was a teenager. This cover was amazing to watch. Thank you for making this video.

  • @vintagemetal
    @vintagemetal 8 років тому +22

    HOLY FUCKING SHIT THAT WAS INSANE!!!

  • @jeremyesposito1
    @jeremyesposito1 12 років тому +3

    You should be knighted by the rock gods for this demonstration of accuracy and superb attention to detail.
    It was astonishing to watch you play this song with the exact grove/feel, texture, time inflections on the fills,etc
    I've only seen a few drummers capture the essence of Bonham but nothing on the level that you've demonstrated.
    Thanks for sharing your hard work with us. Every music college should be knocking at your door asking you to be a professor to teach your knowledge Bonham.

  • @scuderiasquidstew
    @scuderiasquidstew 10 років тому +9

    Simply awesome - I must've watched this about six times since discovering it the other day. Couple of things it highlights to me: How busy the bass drum is on this; how high Bonzo tuned his toms; and the fact that he never stopped that snare shufflin'!

  • @beakmann
    @beakmann 6 років тому

    All this years I keep coming back to this video. Perfect.

  • @frankburdodrums8984
    @frankburdodrums8984 5 років тому +24

    I hate to say it but this guy might actually love Led Zeppelin more than me. If that's even possible.

  • @jeffhartwig5283
    @jeffhartwig5283 8 років тому +8

    My personal all-time favorite Zeppelin song. Nice job!

  • @andredxc
    @andredxc 10 років тому +4

    That kit sure does sound awesome, great playing man!

  • @Daniel_Leal
    @Daniel_Leal 2 місяці тому +1

    That was flawless and absolutely awesome! Thanks for sharing it, man.

  • @eventide11
    @eventide11 10 років тому +11

    Man, you destroyed it. Excellent cover.

  • @bearmassaro
    @bearmassaro 10 років тому +10

    Dude. You friggin NAILED it!
    Kudos!

  • @mr2cusr15
    @mr2cusr15 7 років тому +14

    You my friend are an awesome drummer I wish I played half as good as you!

    • @GrooveDrumming
      @GrooveDrumming  7 років тому

      Thank you kindly.

    • @flashy5150
      @flashy5150 7 років тому

      That was crazy awesome my friend -- probably my second favorite ZEP tune. You nailed every note lol wow !!!

  • @williamcollins532
    @williamcollins532 4 роки тому +2

    Gods of thunder, Great drummer

  • @juliomazariegos8796
    @juliomazariegos8796 7 років тому

    i'm glad that young drummers appreciate Bonzo's talent... he was so important in Led Zeppelin's structure..

  • @deanmurray4776
    @deanmurray4776 9 років тому +6

    I could type for hours about why that was the best drum cover I've ever seen. This deserves endless likes!

  • @frankburdodrums8984
    @frankburdodrums8984 5 років тому +2

    I think this is my new favorite way to listen to this song. What a great song. What a great drum performance by bonzo and also yourself. You ripped it man.

  • @ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid
    @ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid 5 років тому +1

    No Zeppelin song moves me the way this one does. An criminally-underappreciated masterpiece, in my opinion.
    This cover is one helluva crisp rendition, too. Fantastic job! :)

  • @billclark5943
    @billclark5943 7 років тому +1

    This is an perfect example of well tuned passion. The driving force behind all great performances

  • @colindebaggis1262
    @colindebaggis1262 7 років тому +39

    The worst part was when it ended. :(

  • @BasicInfo7715
    @BasicInfo7715 10 років тому +5

    If anyone can cover this song any better I would like to see it.. Fucking awesome brother. Simply blown away because that is a very hard song to cover. Fantastic job and you should be very proud of it. Rock and fucking roll.

  • @rodgerward66
    @rodgerward66 7 років тому

    Groove on Brother, when music was music. And Drummers made the band. Keep the music going on for us 50+ dudes that grew up on this music. Awesome Drumming, sounds and looks almost like the man.

  • @ethanbishop5004
    @ethanbishop5004 5 років тому

    Dude I must have watched this AT LEAST 15 times. Literally. Inspires me every time

  • @bubyacobozzi1457
    @bubyacobozzi1457 7 років тому +6

    nice foot work

  • @JimmersThomas
    @JimmersThomas 10 років тому +2

    This is just the best Led Zep cover on UA-cam - fantastic work

  • @chriszablocki2460
    @chriszablocki2460 5 місяців тому +1

    I can't imagine a more gratifying song to play on drums. Well done.

  • @mr.glabalabadubeestuthemex3845
    @mr.glabalabadubeestuthemex3845 7 років тому

    2:27 That part where Bonzo goes crazy always makes me smile. Fantastic work!!

    • @DavidBozek92109
      @DavidBozek92109 7 років тому

      Same here. There's something different about that fill. I think as epic as this song is and awesome as Bonham's playing in on it is, a missed point is the amount of restraint he shows. There's a lot of "space" left in it by Bonham and that adds to the whole drama of the song's arrangement. But 2:27 and 5:22, he can't help himself and has to blow off some steam.
      Great drumming is as much about knowing what to play, when to play it, and when NOT to play it. Lots of guys miss that.

    • @lynyrddeville
      @lynyrddeville 7 років тому

      Yup!

  • @davidignatiusbalestreri1737
    @davidignatiusbalestreri1737 7 років тому +4

    Give that man a YooHoo! That was an epic cover. WOW your good. Thanks for the entertainment. I think I'll watch it again. Are those 14 or 15 sound edge?

  • @mistersmith3986
    @mistersmith3986 7 років тому +4

    At 5:23 John Henry Bonham smiles and Knights The as worthy!!!

  • @johntomasik1555
    @johntomasik1555 2 місяці тому +1

    Great drum song and great job covering it.

  • @MartinLopez-de6vr
    @MartinLopez-de6vr 7 років тому

    BRAVO. What a great performance!

  • @quinnhunt6124
    @quinnhunt6124 9 років тому +12

    Lol, that would wear my foot out in 30 seconds

    • @lovezeppalways5526
      @lovezeppalways5526 8 років тому

      ya i try playing this and after 2 mins my legs tired

  • @-.44maeda-4
    @-.44maeda-4 6 років тому +2

    You should do a cover of 'Dazed and confused' all covers on youtube are crap today, you are the only youtuber capable of this.

    • @GrooveDrumming
      @GrooveDrumming  6 років тому +1

      George Fludas did a pretty decent rendition. If I were to do it I'm not the kind of guy to copy it note for note as I really believe even Bonham didn't always do it the same and to do so is boring imo. It's very subjective to how the MOMENT feels at that time in space and what occurs naturally is the magic as a result.

    • @-.44maeda-4
      @-.44maeda-4 6 років тому

      I think your approach it's very intelligent and I agree, and the good thing about you is that you got the perfect feeling and groove for covering this songs, I see no spirit and even no dinamics control in the covers I see around there, i will check the one you said tho. Thanks for your response mate.

  • @CRM380
    @CRM380 8 років тому

    You absolutely crushed it!!!! Amazing job!

  • @pete7825
    @pete7825 6 років тому

    Absolutely stunning

  • @chuckmann3593
    @chuckmann3593 8 років тому +2

    I see 19 jealous tin ear mofo's gave a thumbs down. WTH is wrong with some people?
    Excellent job!!!

  • @mysteriousman4966
    @mysteriousman4966 8 років тому +51

    Wonder how much calories you burn while playing this. lol.

    • @jackj.pelletier1666
      @jackj.pelletier1666 8 років тому +4

      Sadly almost none, it's just fucking exhausting haha

    • @AriahFN
      @AriahFN 7 років тому +18

      +Jack J. Pelletier if it's exhausting, you're losing calories.

    • @jawkneeG
      @jawkneeG 7 років тому +4

      He said almost none, which is true. It completely depends on the specific person but I'd guess you'd burn maybe 100 calories. That's approximately a banana or a tablespoon of olive oil.

    • @bobdoyle5945
      @bobdoyle5945 5 років тому

      U wanna burn calories ? Play a few slayer songs

  • @drumsoclock3312
    @drumsoclock3312 6 років тому

    Absolutely Brilliant in every way!

  • @Schidzoiman2K11
    @Schidzoiman2K11 6 років тому

    Absolutely brilliant!

  • @808TheDuck
    @808TheDuck 9 років тому +4

    You GOTTA be some kind of good to cover that song!!

  • @Ash_Hudson
    @Ash_Hudson 8 років тому +8

    You have his kit and have it sounding near perfect, you also have nailed his technique and playing pretty close as well, except for one thing and that's you lack his forceful power and heavy handedness.

    • @GrooveDrumming
      @GrooveDrumming  8 років тому +11

      +Ash Hudson
      Sort of an illusion...If you were in the room with me you would be surprised how loud it actually is. Most guys think Bonham bashed or beat the crap out of his drums but in fact, did not. This technique is parallel to the "one inch punch" but on drums. Thanks for watching.

    • @Ash_Hudson
      @Ash_Hudson 8 років тому

      GrooveDrummin No, I agree. Bonham was heavy handed anyway -naturally, but I agree about the "one-inch punch technique" as I do it myself. I was wrong to critique you. Maybe it's just the room sound or the mix on the recording then

    • @carlosalbertogomez1391
      @carlosalbertogomez1391 6 років тому +1

      that's right!!there's people who still think bonham was a hard hitter,when in fact you have to keep control to play the stuff.he barely raised his arms when playing,ecept if he wanted to.of course i got to leave my praises here for your playing!!spot on on Everything!!amazing work

    • @samdog8087
      @samdog8087 6 років тому +1

      Bonham wasnt the basher everyone thinks he was....

    • @yokeiff
      @yokeiff 6 років тому

      Still, I have heard from a few that played with him that he was one of the loudest! One inch punch!

  • @danielmolina80
    @danielmolina80 8 років тому

    Just perfect!! I love this song.

  • @austinismyname
    @austinismyname 9 років тому

    Wow......That was epic!! Fantastic cover of a fantastic tune.

  • @sleuth2077
    @sleuth2077 6 років тому +3

    The thing about Zeppelin songs and Bonham's drumming are the small nuances that make them kind of akward and hard to play correctly. When guys want to cover a Zep song I'm always reluctant bc it's really hard to do them justice imo. Then they always go for the “well let's just pick an easy one" and i always laugh bc I'm like which one of their tunes are “easy" to play? Even the most basic Bonham beat has some tricky nuances that can be really hard to reproduce without alot of time to break it down and practice it. He just had one of those special feels and outside of the box ways of playing shit that makes him one of the true masters of rock drumming.

  • @mike4619
    @mike4619 6 років тому

    Beautiful playing on a gorgeous kit.

  • @Rabbitfighter63
    @Rabbitfighter63 11 років тому

    I could watch/listen to this guy all day long. Very good

  • @perosa99
    @perosa99 11 років тому

    Epic drumming. Very inspirational and an enormous help for aspiring drummers to be able to check out the different angles. Thank you very much and I hope to see more

  • @frederickhartl4780
    @frederickhartl4780 10 років тому

    Dude....wow...just, wow. Always among my favorite Zep songs.

  • @aksyemre
    @aksyemre 6 років тому

    This was just brilliant!!

  • @papapoodo6685
    @papapoodo6685 8 років тому

    THAT WAS INCREDIBLE!!!!!

  • @davidmichaelheavenlymusic
    @davidmichaelheavenlymusic 4 місяці тому +1

    Great work sir. Best job I have seen/heard on Tube so far.

  • @matthewmccarthy2128
    @matthewmccarthy2128 6 років тому

    You are on point man! Awesome, awesome, awesome!!

  • @souldrummer818
    @souldrummer818 7 років тому

    How did anybody thumb down on this ??? it was flawless . Best I've ever heard 👍👍

  • @LuGer212
    @LuGer212 6 років тому

    can't tell how often I've come back to this video. truly, an awesome performance!

  • @BillyBoblol797
    @BillyBoblol797 12 років тому

    6:16 Is it only me or does that part of the song always hit me with a bunch of feeling? I get so into the song at that point. I freaking love Led Zeppelin.

  • @stickylucky7485
    @stickylucky7485 11 років тому

    Whoa! Beautiful feel, awesome drumming!

  • @johnl900
    @johnl900 10 років тому

    Your the man! One of my all time favorite songs by them.

  • @Dogdrum
    @Dogdrum 12 років тому

    Beautiful performance. Gorgeous sound.

  • @marsbeads
    @marsbeads 12 років тому

    thanks for all the angles! i love this song!

  • @jock608
    @jock608 5 років тому

    Amazing job on this cover I’m blown away

  • @sleepyweasel8363
    @sleepyweasel8363 5 років тому

    Absolutely incredible!!! Best drum song ever!!!

  • @darrenford4863
    @darrenford4863 11 років тому

    I'm Learning to play the drums at the moment and I love this song!! What a fantastic cover, very inspiring!!!!!!!!

  • @pacwomen1000
    @pacwomen1000 11 років тому

    Man thats crazy the way u handle those drums! I love running to this song,,thanks

  • @hoganbentle3582
    @hoganbentle3582 7 років тому

    Stupendous work.

  • @davidcarbonnel6396
    @davidcarbonnel6396 8 років тому +1

    I am gobsmacked! I totaly understand what it takes to pull this off. Well done! Bravo! Thank you!

  • @MrSheffy007
    @MrSheffy007 12 років тому

    amazing. everything you do is incredible. thanks for all your videos man!

  • @gloriaadames5168
    @gloriaadames5168 9 років тому +1

    That was AMAZING!!! Loved listening.. Held the gasp... until 9:04 and my smile just got bigger-- dude you nailed that!!! Thank you so much for this!!!

    • @GrooveDrumming
      @GrooveDrumming  9 років тому +2

      GLORIA ADAMES Thank you so much for watching!

  • @unixkid3000
    @unixkid3000 8 років тому +1

    Nice job man!!! This is my absolute favorite Zeppelin song. The PIP's were great -very helpful. Thanks for sharing!

  •  9 років тому

    Excelent job, great sound, great technique, great feel. Perfect.

  • @ajwasp
    @ajwasp 7 років тому +2

    God this guy is rock solid! Absolutely nails it!

  • @ZeDoMachado666
    @ZeDoMachado666 10 років тому

    The best drum cover I've ever seen. Great job.

  • @Subatomic_Glue
    @Subatomic_Glue 4 роки тому +1

    If you don't lock in to the groove on this song and ride it all the way through, it will completely eat you up. Great job.

  • @asddsalolloll
    @asddsalolloll 12 років тому

    best cover i've ever heard of this song, amazing!

  • @hadzerd456
    @hadzerd456 11 років тому

    This is one of may favorite song amazing job

  • @haznick
    @haznick 9 років тому

    Agreed. That fill is just epic.

  • @QVXS77
    @QVXS77 6 років тому

    Loved it. My fave LZ track played wonderfully.

  • @rockenrollling
    @rockenrollling 6 років тому

    superb work, thanks indeed!

  • @JHallDaBoss
    @JHallDaBoss 11 років тому

    what a beautiful cover! thank you for posting

  • @Owl90
    @Owl90 7 років тому

    That's incredible!

  • @MegaDenny13
    @MegaDenny13 7 років тому

    Best song of all time which you covered brilliantly. Thanks very much.

  • @ZennDrummer
    @ZennDrummer 12 років тому

    Great job on what is one of my favorite Zep tunes and recorded drum performances of all time! I've been a fan of your vids for a while. I've drawn much inspiration from you. Over the past year I've pieced together Bonham sized vintage Ludwigs and used your tuning vids to finally get the sound I've been searching for the last 20 years! I get more compliments on my sound now than I ever have from bandmates and fans. Thank you and keep up the great work!

  • @vincentfloritto8185
    @vincentfloritto8185 6 років тому

    My favourite drum cover of all time!!!!

  • @tigertone1
    @tigertone1 7 років тому

    Dude this is great ....you did this song some justice ...respect