The most talented people are also the most humble, thats they key... They aint good on what they do because they want to be the best but because they enjoy so much doing it that eventually they become the best...
This whole concept of a musician playing a song blind and creating their own version is PERFECT!!!!!!!! It completely shows the beauty of interpretation with music.
Check 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 "em uma música" by Lucas Inutilismo. He basically covers in his own rock version some songs. it's really amazing, and he does ALL the instruments by himself as well
There actually is a half time beat version of this song by Alex Melton that feels very similar to this version right here. I reomend you to listen to it.
I own a barbershop, and one of our barbers was a touring hardcore band drummer. Our 5 year old used to climb him like playground equipment and he never minded. He did get said kid a drum set for Christmas one year. Not sure we ever forgave him for that, but he was a big teddy bear we adore to this day. He would never be in the shop alone though, was convinced the 150 year old building was haunted
Metal is very cathartic. If I'm having a bad day, playing something heavy and brutal on guitar actually helps. Screams are helpful as well.@@ariellagrange1779
It would be rad for them to do this with every instrument independently and then put all the new parts together and see how insanely different it is from the original
@@thingonathinginathing yep and then you can add chords over that, people harmonize with things like air raid sirens in ukraine, look it up super cool!
@@thingonathinginathingYeah, but it might be possible if the guitarrist goes right after the drummer with just the new drums and og bass, then goes the bass player with just the new guitar and new drums, and finally the vocals with the og lyrics and the new musical arrangement. I think it might be amazing
I love his expression when he hears the song with the original drums. As soon as the drums in the intro starts he’s like “ahhh I see what they’re going to do here”
Besides all that's already been said, his genuine laugh followed by the line "Hey, man, don't hate me... I did my best" showed how humble, respectful and great of an artist he is.
@@Mash-NL I as an ex concert photographer who has photographed tons of rock and metal bands can say he indeed is a nice guy. I find that genre has the nicest people, least rude.
@@marvahinspacethey let out their tension and anger on stage through their music! That’s how ive always done it. Put your energy and passion into your playing.
It's wild because he kind of pulls the lighter energy out of the song and makes it feel a little more somber without pulling any of the spirit out of it. It's fucking beautiful
Holy shit, that is actually a perfect explanation. I was having a hard time wondering why I liked it and you just literally explained it haha. Thanks for that!
Metal tends to also focus more on the heavy thumpy bass drum; for me that's what changed most in terms of signature. Still very classy and tastefully done by Dirk. I love the offbeat moments he put in in the bridge and crossover sections.
Idk how i stumbled into this. Im not a musician, dont care about drums, and honestly not even that big into music. I think this was the coolest video ive ever seen.
I don't know much about Megadeth or Metal music, but from being the drummer of a band called Megadeth, he's way more chill and humble then I could've imagined.
Metal is just really heavy Blues, with a little bit more of like a Progressive Jazz or Fusion mindset. Many of the old fans and plenty of new fans are fairly considerate folk. And the musicians (excluding frontmen which are always a crapshoot regardless of genre), tend to be pretty fair and chill.
Exactly. He took this poppy bright sound, which wasn't bad, and took it to an emotional part by quietening it down and allowing the verses to be heard.
Well metal culture is usually "look or sound scary but actually are the kindest" Moshpits go hard but if anyone falls, EVERYONE STOPS and picks them up, asks them if they are ok
I like how this show highlights how important the drums are to the feel of a song. Talented people can do radically different things. Very cool concept.
he's playing single-hand 16th note ride pattern vs killers drummer plays two-hand 32nd note hihat pattern.. that's what gives the different feel in pace
That's the power percussion has over music. You could leave every other part alone and simply take the drum part to half time and it sounds like a completely different song. They have the power of contrast which is one of the most underused concepts in music imo.
Yeah, he was playing at halftime in those moments. Still sounded great. He didn't realize you were supposed to be flying through this song playing 16th notes on the hi-hat the entire time.😂 He cut that in half, made it sound a little more slower.
Ehhh I did not hear one flam in the entire song. (Correct me if I'm wrong 😅) Can't be foo fighters without at least 3 or 4 flams but man he really did a "killer" job. The outro with the double bass was sic!
@@Xr3737 I mean, it sounds vaguely familiar, but then again so does every pop song. I don't listen to radio, I would've need to have heard this in some bar.
Wow it's mind blowing. Being such a talented drummer with one of the biggest names in metal, and yet still so humble. As a fan of the Killers I feel privileged to hear Dirk's rendition.
It's a good point, but Megadeth is definitely not the most hardcore metal band :D They are still thrash metal, which is on the more tame end of what the genre has to offer
Woooord. This is one of those songs I'm really sick of hearing (even though I think it is inarguably a pretty good song) - and I got shivers listening to his version. Right off the bat he's doing something interesting and driving the song in this new way.... What a treat. \m/ nice work Megadeth man
Dude is a professional drummer. He smoked it on the first take. It was so good because he was not going too extra. It was just the right amount of talent he decided to put on it. Goldilox drumming. And his interpretation brought out all the feels. I could feel the heart break.
yeah man, I think this guy can go faster, more aggresive, more complex drum beat, more showing off skill but he just play safe not to messess up his already stable career, look how gentle he is
To me, the mark of a great drummer is LESS. Most of us can play super fast fills and be fancy the entire song. The secret sauce (Goldilocks drumming is nice) is putting just enough WOW into it without being obnoxious and all "Don't forget about me!!"
the drummer is the most important part of any band, got a shit drummer that can't keep speed and youre gonna be all over the place, any other instrument can mess up and fall back in but the drummer is the metronome
It's just fascinating how much of a change in dynamic it gives the song just with one instrument going a different direction. Quite like the vibe he gave it with that alternative approach.
I can easily watch this twenty times back-to-back. He is just truly humble (as a person and to the music presented), and allows for a beautiful but subtle crescendo!
He's not only a really talented drummer but also seems like a really nice bloke who is having a great time. His ability to nail the song structure in one take is pretty mindblowing!
@@jimgray3346we don't for sure, but I believe it. That skill is pretty important for professional drummers that are hired on a per-gig basis. I bet he's the kind of guy that you could call the day of the show with a set list and he'd nail it.
@@alanj1043 probably, but if ever he messed up, they'd for sure want him to do another take, not film some garbage part and release on youtube...circumstances dictate admiration, and this scenario is particularly unclear as to its authenticity
That's what I really liked about this. Dirk slows it down and I'll be honest the song sounds better at a slower pace. The original seems sort of "frantic" in comparison now.
That is the longest Mr. Brightside has sounded in ages. Having a completely new drum part makes it like hearing it for the first time. Gotta savor each moment.
I’ve been a drummer since I was in 6th grade, and I’m 43 now. How did I not know about this page until today?!?!!? I’ve been a drummer for literal decades! Finally, I’ve discovered and subscribed. Thank you!
Amazing how different he made it. He put a drag on it where the original was anticipatory. He made it sad where the original was anxious. Pretty amazing. Drummers really matter.
His drums completely changed the mood of the song to a more melancholy feel and it’s actually incredible. Love the original drums and the way Dirk interprets them here. Truly an example of a musician that knows their craft and has studied for years. Fantastic performance
It makes you wonder if, conversely, the Killers actually sped up their original drum performance, to make the song intentionally more poppy and upbeat. I've always found the lyrics quite melancholy.
What an exceptionally pleasant human being. He seems like someone who you could talk to for hours, and someone who you could leave you grandmother with. His parents must be proud.
Idea: I know this is a drumming page, but it would be cool to now, with this version of the song made, extract the guitar from the song, give it to a guitarist to fill in his own tune, and then do the same with a bassist and then vocalist/songwriter (or whichever order is best). Kind of like the game of telephone but with music. Then you'll get to see one song completely transform into a new song.
I honestly wouldn't change the lyrics, as they are pretty much the key component of this song, changing them would mean you have a pretty much new song, while only making changes to the instruments and singing will give you a new interpretation of the song, which is pretty much the goal of this video. Also, I'd say it's much easier to adjust your own instrument to the ones already playing, making up a whole new text on the spot seems reaaallly hard. I of course don't wanna downplay Dirks perfomance in this video or anyone doing something similiar, just listening once to the song and going along this well with it is very impressive, but coming up with a fitting text on the spot seems so much more impossible to me, atleast if you wanna do it on a decent level. You gotta tell a story with it, every syllable has to fit and the energy has to fit aswell. (what I mean with that is, that Mr Brightside is kind off a feel good song, it's about a guy staying positive. Now imagine the text would instead be something melancholic or maybe hateful)
Can we all just agree that Dirk seems like a great dude? I would like to see more of him on Drumeo. His video on the MegaDeth stuff was great! Thanks for having him on.
He seems really chill and I like that he mentioned he grew up listening to different music and has into adulthood. Having grown up with this song playing everywhere after it came out, and as someone that has zero experience on drums, I can’t wrap my head around his version. It just seemed so much more melancholic.
I'm fascinated by just how happy and cheerful Dirk is. He's just enjoying everything and everyone in the room. That in itself made the video more fun to watch.
he seems like such a sweetheart. a smile was plastered across my face during this whole video, partly because this song is a classic and partly because Dirk seems genuinely cool as hell. The entire concept behind this video is excellent
I wonder this a lot. Like, part of me could see a musician knowing more than me or any other big music fan, but then I also think about it like you talk about it, that they just don't have the time. I imagine their catalog is HUGE leading up to their making it.
@@TexRobNC Right! Also, the older we get the more critical we are about what we listen to and nothing beats old school anything in any genre. So I could understand him not knowing the song. First time I heard it was watching a chic flick called, “The Holiday”. Cameron Diaz was singing to it 🤗. Best wishes 🙏🏼
100%. I worked at a pop station for ten years while playing in a working band. During that time I couldn't tell you any of the big hits during that time on the station just because you start to tune it out. There's also a theory I've heard that your musical taste kind of gets locked in when you felt the coolest and have a harder time taking in new music.
Honestly drumeo please do this more often give drummers hit songs from any genre that they haven't heard before because watching them play these with their own interpretation is just really cool great video guys
The way Dirk chose to let it breathe at times changed the form of the song completely. It just goes to show how important the drums are to set the frame of the song's basement and how it can change how the landscape looks so much.
Comapred to the original Dirks adds so many more layers, it just makes the song seem so much more loved and deeply appreciated for each verse and note, can feel his passion for playing thru the screen. Such a special thing!
This was so sick, his ability to hear a drumless song and create something like that in just 1 listen and 1 playthrough was remarkable. Dirk is such a cool dude!
Crazy how even this guy who has played for thousands of people night after night is nervous as all hell about being judged on a jazz song. That’s humble.
I know he’s not an original member of Megadeth, but I have a newfound respect for this man. What a talent. Edit: I’m aware that Dave Mustaine is the only original member left. What my comment was meant to convey was, Megadeth has gone through so many new band mates over the years that I stopped caring, but when I heard Dirk, I put aside the bias that he is a new member and found a new respect for him.
He also did the drums for Devin Townsend's Deconstruction album! Devin has had some excellent drummers but I think his playing there was my favorite overall. He also invented his own type of blastbeat that's pretty famous and you can hear it all over Soilwork even after he left (Dirk blast: high tempo 8th triplets with open hats on the quarter notes, made easier to sustain by alternating hands between the snare and the hats)
SOoo good - Dirk is a phenomenon. New favorite drummer. Just a lyrical new take on the whole song. Love the “slow burn” intro and the double bass towards the end!
@@fatfurieim a post hardcore person all the way but old country western and old jazz and even alot of corridos are on my Spotify, tasty licks are tasty licks and always will be.
no matter what genre you are, always appreciate all kinds of music. me my self as a metal head but i always like to listen some kind of genres to relax and have a solo moment with my self LOL
@@mierypesado6740 I believe they meant that he didn't do the typical "Metal Drummer Plays Non-Metal Song" thing of just playing double-time and blast beats.
A. He did amazing. B. He did over play it a little, but he was playing it blind, and his version went pretty well with the song. C. He acknowledges at the end that he over played it and that the original was more subtle and tasteful. D. This argument comes off as kids trying to sound like they know what they're talking about.
I loved that he did it in halftime during the verses. He calmed down the verses and energized the bridges and choruses with his fills. This was awesome
@@rokmihelcic868 I'm pretty sure that if you asked Dirk Verbeuren if this was a good display of his talent, he would say no. Mr. Brightside is an easy song and all he did was play half-time at the beginning of it. There's probably much better proof of how talented this guy is elsewhere
@@Ricekrispy10 oh really? That's interesting. I have absolutely zero knowledge about drumming in respect to rest of yall. It's cool to kno particular sections demand a certain arrangement from drummer, regardless of who is at kit. Thanks for feedback
@@ahall9839 u mean my original comment? 🤣 or the first reply to ricekrispy? Perhaps my inability to determine which. Comment you're referring to is answer enough. Im clearly the first hybrid ChatGPT / YT Commenter Bot.
His version has such a big dramatic feel building up through the verses. The vibe is very different but still fits well, and with the exception of the very end of the outro, he really nailed the rest of it. The shifting tension between sections gives the chorus a lot more punch while giving the verses room to build up gradually. He killed it in one take!
It has a nice forward push to it--I feel like the original started with a forward momentum but ended with a kind of dragged-back feel (which just lent it a different overall feel than his version).
I’ve watched this so many times. It makes my heart sing. The look on your faces in the booth as soon as he started, you felt the magic, it was written all over your smiles. Best video ever.
I know jazz drummers historically are often the most revered, but metal drummers have such a special ability to create emotion through rhythm that I find mind blowing!!!
There are bunch of jazz drummers in hip hop, funk, metal even electronic.So dont be surprised when Dave Lombardo said bossa nova inspired Slayer, Dave itself created world music and avant-garde jazz album,AAL and Meshuggah plays jazzy metal😂
Jazz drummers ehhhh they play swing so that's tricky but those guys have small sets. Metal drummers have more toms than a jazz drummers whole kit, 10 different style and size crashes for tone, splashes galore, double kick...not to mention so many tempo changes throughout a 5 minute track. Dude there is no comparison the skill it take to play metal is far more intricate than ANY genre.
Megadeth is a jazz band with the distortion haha in the early 80’s chris poland former guitar and gar samuelson former drummer was in the band they were jazz musicians. Megadeth are one of the most skilled thrash metal bands u’d ever find. They are the jazz of metal tbf
Jesus Dirk changed the whole feel of the song. His interpretation is sick! Also whoever does the mixes for you guys is not getting paid enough. His kit sounds beautiful
I agree, one of the best sounding kits of all time. I had to hear this on my home theater setup (21 speakers) so if something isn't right I hear it. The overall quality of the audio is just sensational. Especially considering it's a youtube thing which usually ruins the cleanliness and clarity of audio. Simply amazing, from the soft cymbals to the thunderous bass drums.
Imagine having a drummer as a surprise for the crowd and he does something like this. Changes the whole song and gives a unique experience. Absolutely amazing.
It's so cute how he's so focused on missing those three hits at the end. It's all he can think about, but meanwhile everyone else is just blown away by his creative performance and not even noticing he missed anything. What a sweetheart this guy is.
As someone who’s not a musician, this is so fascinating to see how just changing one aspect can make that much of a difference in the feel of the song.
fr, ronnie's drums really drive the song and give it energy, dirk's version gives it a very garage grunge rock feel. feel like completely different songs with the different takes on drums
Crazy, I read this before Dirk started drumming and I was thinking "how much could it possibly change the feel of the song" and the second he started I'm like "oh that much!"
This guy just goes to show you who the people playing metal really are ... Smart, extremely talented and in this case someone who seems kind and very likeable. This was a treat to watch!
Metal has its wall of sound that deters a lot of people. Luckily their talent is acknowledged, way more so than decades ago I feel. I honestly think talented metal musicians are up there with say the jazz or rock virtuosos.
Yeah I mean, I really hate the idea of being arrogant with music or genres etc, I think there's so so many talented musicians in all genres. With that being said, I absolutely adore being in metal, so many of the bands and players I look up to are just out of this world with the amount of compressed talent fit within the genre
I've suspected for a few years now that I have beat deafness. I was surprised by this comment because I thought on first listen that he pretty much figured out the exact drum pattern as used in the original. I've gone back and forth half a dozen times now and I can discern timbral differences in the toms, but otherwise I cannot tell the difference at all. Really interesting.
@@cyborgninjamonkey oh shit, you are definitely missing some very big differences. the main one being how often the snare hits. the op mentioned half time, which basically means the snare hits half as many times per bar. the rest of this channel would be a great place to start if you want to enhance your capacity to digest the rhythms in the music you enjoy.
@@21centdregs they don't really show the part where he reacts to the original version of the song during the verse. but the chorus is more or less the same in the levels of energy
Boy, the sound coming from those drums is spectacular. Props to the sound engineer and to everyone behind the studio production desk, because everything is not only crystal clear, there's also this crisp, warm tonality to it, just very pleasurable to listen to. You guys definitely know what you're doing. Thumbs up. 👍🏻
It fits in the mix very naturally. As someone who is also not familiar with this song, I wouldn't have been able to tell it was a drum remix if I had just listened to the song separate from the video
I once in a small lonely bar in Mexico met this very old pianist, he was playing very very old songs, and i asked him if he knew a particular song, by a very popular spanish musician since the 80s and one of his most popular songs, the Oldman, (maybe 75+?) had no clue, who he was much less the song, so he asked me: "how its goes? just hum it" I had this blackout and barely could give him more than 5 seconds of awful humming.... Like seriously horrendus, i really dont give him anything, and he started to play the fucking song! it blew my mind like to this day i cant believe it. Watching these videos is very impressive but what I witnessed with that Pianist was something way out of this world.
@ppydpy315Every single comment section has some needless critic like you. Not every thing needs a rebuttal. I would be amazed if someone could compliment someone online without some else negatively breaking it down.
Drummers are one of the most underrated part of the band. But how Dirk was so humble and so sincere... There is hope for music yet. Obviously flustered, but just a nice guy. Love him! Seriously talented and hopefully way more successful than he already is. Kudos!
People don't realize that a drummer can practically change the genre of a song just by playing a different beat. A drummer can really make or break a band.
The halftime on this changes the song SO much and it's such a breath of fresh air. It's crazy that it somehow makes Mr. Brightside seem slow haha. It's definitely NOT the original but....maybe I even like it better! Such a cool concept and an amazing interpretation by Dirk.
It really reflects the whole idea of a dude who is trying to be calm and composed but is just absolutely stewing inside. Such an amazing interpretation.
Yeah, I'm not a drummer but love how he treated it as if it was a slow/ballad song until the chorus kicked in, should've expected from a hardcore metal drummer, if it sounds soft to him so it's soft :D
Dude why does he have like a very chill drum performance. Like personality . When he plays them , it’s so smooth. You ever hear the screamos just chill and sing normally and it’s so smooth. This .
Friend once explained it to me like this: "A song is broken up into different parts. Think of each part as a word. Together the whole song is a short sentence. "In my head, I have a vocabulary of different drum parts. Think of each mix of parts like a 4 digit alphanumeric code. All I have to remember is one sentence and the code for each word in that sentence. If you practiced that, you could probably get it down in a week, yeah? Takes a bit longer to get it down as a drummer, but it's very doable."
What I find interesting is how Metal musicians actually have such eclectic taste in music. It really goes to show you they're just really musically inclined. I love it.
As a metal listener, my music taste is incredibly eclectic too! I think when you get into something like metal you've got to have a certain love for music that opens your boundaries way up.
I typically find Metal musicians and fans think they have eclectic tastes, but they really don't. Same thing with people who swear they love classical music.
Bro understands music way better than any of us noobs, you can tell he recognized every beat the drummer did in the final play through and appreciated it
I don't know if it's famous. I've never heard it either, though it sounded familiar. Their bigger (first) hit here in the Netherlands was very similar, I think.
@@johnvanhal2450I can tell you that it’s at least famous enough to the point where a lot of my friends when I lived in Saudi and China recognizes the song. Which is saying a lot because most people from there don’t usually know english songs outside of extremely massive songs by major mainstream artists
@@dementia3499 can you imagine the musical taste nowadays in Europe, where rock seems dead as a dodo. I used to listen to the radio all day, but no more. Sadly we don't have dedicated stations, we're too small.
Whoever came up with this content concept deserves a raise. So sick.
No! But Deserve global award
It was you wasn’t it? 🤔
Ikr
I was thinking this exact same thing right now!!!!!!! Amazing concept!!!!!
totally!!!!!!!! Hire me guys!!!!!!
Such a humble, ego-free and super cheerful dude, while also being tremendously talented. What a great human.
Also awesome how a musician can appreciate the talent of another even though their genres are totally different.
Those are great traits all mixed up together, probably an awesome dude to learn from
Just what I was thinking. And a teacher’s heart!
@@bsquadrider "Game recognize game" :)
The most talented people are also the most humble, thats they key... They aint good on what they do because they want to be the best but because they enjoy so much doing it that eventually they become the best...
This whole concept of a musician playing a song blind and creating their own version is PERFECT!!!!!!!! It completely shows the beauty of interpretation with music.
Check 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 "em uma música" by Lucas Inutilismo. He basically covers in his own rock version some songs. it's really amazing, and he does ALL the instruments by himself as well
@@danielscorzelli96marking so I can find it
I personally find even simple melody songs sound amazing if the drums are rich and sophisticated / prog
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I just basically thought the same thing
As someone who grew up listening to megadeth…. AND the killers… AND being a drummer, this absolutely brought tears. Good job.
I'm with ya all the way dude 😢 😊 when the dam breaks, 🌊
Me too, brother. This Killers album was my 2005 summer. One CD on constant repeat.
Me too!! I thought i was being silly but, wow! True beauty. ❤
Metal dudes are always some of the nicest guys I've ever met.
Growing up, I was always afraid of these dudes... then I met a few later in life... easy going, kind individuals. 100%.
@@hanslain9729From what I’ve seen, Brian Warner from Marilyn Manson is an incredibly intelligent man and very kind in all his interviews
@@hanslain9729 because they are high all the time lol, very soft spoken and calm peeps
LOVE metal dudes 💜💜
@@jjpark1989Oh no, he’s an absolute monster of a human.
This is the best example of how a song can be changed so dramatically by the drums.
True, I had a band and there was this time the singer said that the drums were not a important for the mood of a song
Y'all never seen That thing you do?
Yes sir. Absolutely
It's more anthemic, it turns it into almost a My Chemical Romance song
lol drums are arguably the most important part for the mood.
His version feels like an old school rock track. It’s awesome how changing one instrument change the song so much.
Really gives it new life. I’d actually like to hear this version recorded.
There actually is a half time beat version of this song by Alex Melton that feels very similar to this version right here. I reomend you to listen to it.
I totally like his Version
That’s why I love playing with new people. It’s like speaking your soul through the instrument
@@McFilA i think you just did xD
Didn’t know how much I needed to hear halftime brightside until today
What a super sweet guy. I love how gentle so many metal guys are.
He had the sweetest smile when he was listening to the original 🥺
I own a barbershop, and one of our barbers was a touring hardcore band drummer. Our 5 year old used to climb him like playground equipment and he never minded. He did get said kid a drum set for Christmas one year. Not sure we ever forgave him for that, but he was a big teddy bear we adore to this day. He would never be in the shop alone though, was convinced the 150 year old building was haunted
They're usually sad boys trying to get out their sadness. Sweet Lil Bebes
Metal is very cathartic. If I'm having a bad day, playing something heavy and brutal on guitar actually helps. Screams are helpful as well.@@ariellagrange1779
@@ariellagrange1779aw so true!! Big tough-looking teddy bears 🖤
Humble guy, took every opportunity he could to give advice to others. People should aspire to be like this guy
He was just amazing in all aspects. What a gem
Truly lovely guy, he’d be great to work with and really encouraging to new talent.
@@meluczindahmchenry2209 Totally agree!
Yes! This was by far my favorite, for that reason. He also seemed the least fazed of the ones I've seen so far, goes to show his system works
but you know, giving advices to others on every oportunity is not a sign of humbleness, right? =))
It would be rad for them to do this with every instrument independently and then put all the new parts together and see how insanely different it is from the original
I'd really like to hear that....great idea:)
It's not as easy as drumming lol you can add a drum track to your car's blinker noise haha
@@thingonathinginathing yep and then you can add chords over that, people harmonize with things like air raid sirens in ukraine, look it up super cool!
Your onto something there
@@thingonathinginathingYeah, but it might be possible if the guitarrist goes right after the drummer with just the new drums and og bass, then goes the bass player with just the new guitar and new drums, and finally the vocals with the og lyrics and the new musical arrangement. I think it might be amazing
I love his expression when he hears the song with the original drums. As soon as the drums in the intro starts he’s like “ahhh I see what they’re going to do here”
I find it funny that Megadeth’s drummer actually slowed the part down. Brilliant playing.
Yes! I thought the same thing.
I love it! 🤘🏼
First 2 verses was slow..then it's blend well
It's slower but it's heavier
Hahaha yeah this is a good point… I’d say he made it more melodic and heartfelt
Besides all that's already been said, his genuine laugh followed by the line "Hey, man, don't hate me... I did my best" showed how humble, respectful and great of an artist he is.
Sounds like he’s just being a good guy, don’t read into it too hard 😂
@trumpetmasta92 or you know. He just is a nice guy.
@@Mash-NL I as an ex concert photographer who has photographed tons of rock and metal bands can say he indeed is a nice guy. I find that genre has the nicest people, least rude.
@@marvahinspacethey let out their tension and anger on stage through their music! That’s how ive always done it. Put your energy and passion into your playing.
😅@@seanbrent4245
It's wild because he kind of pulls the lighter energy out of the song and makes it feel a little more somber without pulling any of the spirit out of it. It's fucking beautiful
Holy shit, that is actually a perfect explanation. I was having a hard time wondering why I liked it and you just literally explained it haha. Thanks for that!
Turned it into a Blink 182 vibe
Metal tends to also focus more on the heavy thumpy bass drum; for me that's what changed most in terms of signature. Still very classy and tastefully done by Dirk. I love the offbeat moments he put in in the bridge and crossover sections.
upvoting this, because it's tru
That's exactly what he did
Idk how i stumbled into this. Im not a musician, dont care about drums, and honestly not even that big into music. I think this was the coolest video ive ever seen.
Same, loved it.
I don't know much about Megadeth or Metal music, but from being the drummer of a band called Megadeth, he's way more chill and humble then I could've imagined.
Bikers and metal heads can be some of the nicest people in the world :)
Metalheads and metal musicians are just teddy bears. We just love good loud music
I have a really good mate who is an insanely good drummer in a death metal band and he us the nicest most humble guy ive ever met.
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Metal is just really heavy Blues, with a little bit more of like a Progressive Jazz or Fusion mindset. Many of the old fans and plenty of new fans are fairly considerate folk. And the musicians (excluding frontmen which are always a crapshoot regardless of genre), tend to be pretty fair and chill.
This is incredible, he brought Mr. Brightside down to a level where it felt way more emotional than poppy. I love it.
Exactly. He took this poppy bright sound, which wasn't bad, and took it to an emotional part by quietening it down and allowing the verses to be heard.
It's amazing the difference a drummer can make. Ronnie makes it sound dance-y and pop but Dirk makes it sound emotional. I love both versions
@@Fackunator I love that drummers can drive not only timing but the 'energy' of a song. It's incredibly powerful. I love being a drummer.
@qdawg8087 this is why Ringo needs more credit than he gets for his drum parts with the beatles
damn, I thought I was just randomly getting emotional, your comment made me realize it was actually his playing
This man's like the definition of ,,golden retriever energy" - just so cheerful and friendly
fits perfectly in MEGA DEATH!!!!!11
Well metal culture is usually "look or sound scary but actually are the kindest"
Moshpits go hard but if anyone falls, EVERYONE STOPS and picks them up, asks them if they are ok
He is precious
@derk3933 i think you underestimate the amount of work that goes into having hair like that look like that
Well said
I like how this show highlights how important the drums are to the feel of a song. Talented people can do radically different things. Very cool concept.
I love how his version makes it sound like it’s mellowed down a little but seems to hit harder at the same time.
The double kicks at the end. 😂
yeah, he really sounded to slow it down!
he's playing single-hand 16th note ride pattern vs killers drummer plays two-hand 32nd note hihat pattern.. that's what gives the different feel in pace
That's the power percussion has over music. You could leave every other part alone and simply take the drum part to half time and it sounds like a completely different song. They have the power of contrast which is one of the most underused concepts in music imo.
Yeah, he was playing at halftime in those moments. Still sounded great. He didn't realize you were supposed to be flying through this song playing 16th notes on the hi-hat the entire time.😂 He cut that in half, made it sound a little more slower.
His version of this song has such a Foo Fighters vibe. Well done!
somewhere between the killers and Megadeath is like half of the foo fighters song book 😂
Yes it is!!!
I'm happy I found this comment and that I'm not alone in my analysis
Ehhh I did not hear one flam in the entire song. (Correct me if I'm wrong 😅) Can't be foo fighters without at least 3 or 4 flams but man he really did a "killer" job. The outro with the double bass was sic!
You say that and now I can't unhear it.
I don't know if people can understand, how amazing it is, what this drummer just did. He is a true artist.
I know nothing about drumming at all and I'm watching this video for the 10th time in a row now, hypnotized
I play drums, and I just sat here slack-jawed watching his entire performance. 😮
I don't think ppl understand how truly amazing it is to never have heard Mr. brightside up to this point
@@Xr3737 I mean, it sounds vaguely familiar, but then again so does every pop song. I don't listen to radio, I would've need to have heard this in some bar.
It seems mad but honestly, drummers just know. We are a special breed
Wow it's mind blowing. Being such a talented drummer with one of the biggest names in metal, and yet still so humble. As a fan of the Killers I feel privileged to hear Dirk's rendition.
This guy seems like a really beautiful human beings. its crazy to see members of the most hardcore metal bands be so soft spoken and nice
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Metalheads are often the sweetest folks out there.
No it's not. That's how a lot of them are. And metal fans are some of the nicest cool chill ones. Sheeple stereotype them and the herd listens
I think it’s because they’re always expressing the darker emotions through music, and the only thing left is to be kind and chill.
It's a good point, but Megadeth is definitely not the most hardcore metal band :D They are still thrash metal, which is on the more tame end of what the genre has to offer
His version is sounds so much more dynamic.
Softening and slowing, then speeding up and getting more energetic.
yep it sounds very cool
Woooord. This is one of those songs I'm really sick of hearing (even though I think it is inarguably a pretty good song) - and I got shivers listening to his version.
Right off the bat he's doing something interesting and driving the song in this new way....
What a treat. \m/ nice work Megadeth man
I do like it, but the "disco" rhythm makes it seem much faster.
Agree
His version sounds mature. The original sounds like a new kid trying to show off how fast he can play.
Dude is a professional drummer. He smoked it on the first take. It was so good because he was not going too extra. It was just the right amount of talent he decided to put on it. Goldilox drumming. And his interpretation brought out all the feels. I could feel the heart break.
yeah man, I think this guy can go faster, more aggresive, more complex drum beat, more showing off skill but he just play safe not to messess up his already stable career, look how gentle he is
To me good drummers are like Wizards. I cant even beat a wooden spoon on a pot.
To me, the mark of a great drummer is LESS. Most of us can play super fast fills and be fancy the entire song. The secret sauce (Goldilocks drumming is nice) is putting just enough WOW into it without being obnoxious and all "Don't forget about me!!"
*Goldilocks
Fuckin for real. Nailed the whole arrangement and knew exactly what he wanted to do after one listen then played it to machine-like perfection haha
It's the unapologetic double time that really drives this. Legend.
Crazy how much the drums can change the mood of a song. Truly the backbone of any piece
Haha the way he slows the song down 😂 It’s really cool
the drummer is the most important part of any band, got a shit drummer that can't keep speed and youre gonna be all over the place, any other instrument can mess up and fall back in but the drummer is the metronome
the triplet fills at 5:21 into the pre-chorus are insane
Dirk would of made.the song better
Very true, a song with the drums missing is like a pie without filling.
His version is so slick. It’s like a peek into an alternate timeline where bands had found different artists. So cool!
It's just fascinating how much of a change in dynamic it gives the song just with one instrument going a different direction. Quite like the vibe he gave it with that alternative approach.
Damn i enjoy this content. Discovered this because of chad from RHCP
@@marzipanmonkey yeah the half time really throws it off for me. I wouldn't mind hearing a remix like this.
@@marzipanmonkeyRight? I didn't realize how much the drums were setting the pace for the track.
I want a whole movie about this concept. It would be sick.
This was incredible. How he interpreted the drumming completely changed the pace and vibe of the song. Really cool.
it felt like it became better than the original
I literally yelled 'the space!' during the part leading up to the first chorus haha, loved how much room the slower drums gave the song
yes i think so, but his timing was off several times in fill parts.
@@JPK1337In the beginning, a few times, but once he found his groove, I think he nailed it.
I can easily watch this twenty times back-to-back.
He is just truly humble (as a person and to the music presented), and allows for a beautiful but subtle crescendo!
He's not only a really talented drummer but also seems like a really nice bloke who is having a great time. His ability to nail the song structure in one take is pretty mindblowing!
He has a visible love of music, and all types and that’s so fun to see
He does seem like such a lovely guy, I agree. Awesome talent too
You don't know it was one take though
@@jimgray3346we don't for sure, but I believe it. That skill is pretty important for professional drummers that are hired on a per-gig basis. I bet he's the kind of guy that you could call the day of the show with a set list and he'd nail it.
@@alanj1043 probably, but if ever he messed up, they'd for sure want him to do another take, not film some garbage part and release on youtube...circumstances dictate admiration, and this scenario is particularly unclear as to its authenticity
His version is somehow slower and goes harder, way more emotion. Loved it!!
So weird, the tempo is obviously not changing but it definitely feels much slower with his drums.
@@ariesoffate the original song is in 16/8 in here hes playing it way slower, the tempo is the same just not the signature
Definitely hits the emotions 😊
@@adelnoor I didn't know shii about music theory, timing etc but that is super cool
My god his version is brilliant. We’ve all heard this song thousands of times and he only did once and came up with that!
The way he is playing during the prechorus makes the song much slower in pace and I'm here for it. Such a cool rendition.
It's different in a really interesting way.
That's what I really liked about this. Dirk slows it down and I'll be honest the song sounds better at a slower pace. The original seems sort of "frantic" in comparison now.
Much more melodic and that's better, actually.
thats the point tho @@rozodru4790
Totally changes the weight and feeling of the song. I totally dig it.
Man, as someone who grew up a hip-hop head/ metal head, it was awesome to hear Dirk say he listened to Hip hop. Also he killed it.
You have to respect how humble these beastly guys are. Incredible.
Just became a huge fan of Dirk... Pure talent, and gosh what a humble guy... God bless you Dirk..
same! had to look him up.
He's a joy, loved his vibe all throughout the session
Same! He had me smiling the whole time.
Such a nerd. Which let's face it is usually a synonym for "Metal Musician". 💙
I have a huge musical crush on Dirk!
That is the longest Mr. Brightside has sounded in ages. Having a completely new drum part makes it like hearing it for the first time. Gotta savor each moment.
I’ve been a drummer since I was in 6th grade, and I’m 43 now. How did I not know about this page until today?!?!!? I’ve been a drummer for literal decades!
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Amazing how different he made it. He put a drag on it where the original was anticipatory. He made it sad where the original was anxious. Pretty amazing. Drummers really matter.
Yes, so right!! The original is so urgent, so frenetic
You described it well! Tbh, i enjoyed listening to this version since the original makes my heart race like in a marathon. 😂
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His drums completely changed the mood of the song to a more melancholy feel and it’s actually incredible. Love the original drums and the way Dirk interprets them here. Truly an example of a musician that knows their craft and has studied for years. Fantastic performance
It makes you wonder if, conversely, the Killers actually sped up their original drum performance, to make the song intentionally more poppy and upbeat. I've always found the lyrics quite melancholy.
Comoletely agree, it was great!
Completely agree, what a master!
It has a Smashing Pumpkins feel to it. 😮
There were parts that were the same, and that was the most interesting part to me personally. How they both made the same creative choice.
What an exceptionally pleasant human being. He seems like someone who you could talk to for hours, and someone who you could leave you grandmother with. His parents must be proud.
tier 1 glazing
@@123mosdefandtalibkwelithat's a good thing
You're lying to yourself
😅👍
Who the hell is dropping off their grandma?
The sheer emotional difference he creates from the original song is astounding. Holy shit.
As a bass player I love how you can see how much the drums change the feel. He made it feel like the tempo smoothed out. His fills are so clean
As a commenter on a video sharing platform from someone with zero related videos... How do we know you are a bass player? Are you Billy Sheean?
@@eriklarson9137I'm actually a Nuclear Scientist and an Archaeologist and i play Drums ln the side. you just have to believe me.
So the contents that im seeing about bassists and drummers having the hots for each other are real
@@doge99-ri4tl haha. That explains so much. We just have to work together the most.
@eriklarson9137 I never uploaded stuff on UA-cam. I was a MySpace aged person sadly. I had my fun on stage though.
Idea: I know this is a drumming page, but it would be cool to now, with this version of the song made, extract the guitar from the song, give it to a guitarist to fill in his own tune, and then do the same with a bassist and then vocalist/songwriter (or whichever order is best). Kind of like the game of telephone but with music. Then you'll get to see one song completely transform into a new song.
Underrated comment right here
Great idea! I would love to see this in practice!
Amazing idea. I would love to hear it.
Yes
I honestly wouldn't change the lyrics, as they are pretty much the key component of this song, changing them would mean you have a pretty much new song, while only making changes to the instruments and singing will give you a new interpretation of the song, which is pretty much the goal of this video. Also, I'd say it's much easier to adjust your own instrument to the ones already playing, making up a whole new text on the spot seems reaaallly hard.
I of course don't wanna downplay Dirks perfomance in this video or anyone doing something similiar, just listening once to the song and going along this well with it is very impressive, but coming up with a fitting text on the spot seems so much more impossible to me, atleast if you wanna do it on a decent level. You gotta tell a story with it, every syllable has to fit and the energy has to fit aswell. (what I mean with that is, that Mr Brightside is kind off a feel good song, it's about a guy staying positive. Now imagine the text would instead be something melancholic or maybe hateful)
Can we all just agree that Dirk seems like a great dude? I would like to see more of him on Drumeo. His video on the MegaDeth stuff was great! Thanks for having him on.
Can we all just agree that comments that demand we agree with them are incredibly annoying?
@@sabrina63 Nah cannot agree
There is no way he hasn’t heard this song
Somehow reminds me of foresty forest
@@sabrina63 L take
He seems really chill and I like that he mentioned he grew up listening to different music and has into adulthood.
Having grown up with this song playing everywhere after it came out, and as someone that has zero experience on drums, I can’t wrap my head around his version. It just seemed so much more melancholic.
Agreed. It doesnt sound harmonious to me
I'm fascinated by just how happy and cheerful Dirk is. He's just enjoying everything and everyone in the room. That in itself made the video more fun to watch.
Naive comment.
@@oli7120 how so?
he seems like such a sweetheart. a smile was plastered across my face during this whole video, partly because this song is a classic and partly because Dirk seems genuinely cool as hell. The entire concept behind this video is excellent
@@oli7120Dickhead person.
@@kosterix123 generally the most intelligent? I think that flies in the face of all the stereotypes but sure xD
To some people it may be a surprise he’s not familiar with this song but when you’re an active working musician it is easy to live under a rock.
r/dadjokes material right there
I wonder this a lot. Like, part of me could see a musician knowing more than me or any other big music fan, but then I also think about it like you talk about it, that they just don't have the time. I imagine their catalog is HUGE leading up to their making it.
@@TexRobNC Right! Also, the older we get the more critical we are about what we listen to and nothing beats old school anything in any genre. So I could understand him not knowing the song. First time I heard it was watching a chic flick called, “The Holiday”. Cameron Diaz was singing to it 🤗. Best wishes 🙏🏼
I feel there is a Ron Burgundy "I don't belive you" meme I should insert here.
100%. I worked at a pop station for ten years while playing in a working band. During that time I couldn't tell you any of the big hits during that time on the station just because you start to tune it out. There's also a theory I've heard that your musical taste kind of gets locked in when you felt the coolest and have a harder time taking in new music.
What a great drummer and a wonderful person. You can tell he's honest, genuine, and humble. What a professional!
Right? I feel like he is a good person just from watching this. I'm an instant fan.
So true, what a wholesome man.
It's not honest to pretend you haven't heard a worldwide hit just to get views on the internet
@@j45002 I can tell you didn't watch the video.
@@af7119 not going to. It's in the title
Man the kicks at 6:30 are just soooooo clean. Could literally just loop that for hours!!
Honestly drumeo please do this more often give drummers hit songs from any genre that they haven't heard before because watching them play these with their own interpretation is just really cool great video guys
They need to give him stems. No drums on it.
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@@familyengineering5591
He didn’t have the drums in his ears.
@@Fakename70 But you can still hear the ring from the snare in the drumless track
The way Dirk chose to let it breathe at times changed the form of the song completely. It just goes to show how important the drums are to set the frame of the song's basement and how it can change how the landscape looks so much.
Thats why Music is art! 👏😉
I prefer his version
What a great guy Dirk is! Seriously humble, complimentary and well-spoken. New fan here!
Yes, sir. He is very great, and I hope he has heard the original, by now!
You gonna pull those [drumsticks] or just whistle Dixie?
@@homerkenobi1914 😂
Same
Germans are way cooler than most people think.
Comapred to the original Dirks adds so many more layers, it just makes the song seem so much more loved and deeply appreciated for each verse and note, can feel his passion for playing thru the screen. Such a special thing!
This was so sick, his ability to hear a drumless song and create something like that in just 1 listen and 1 playthrough was remarkable. Dirk is such a cool dude!
It wasnt drumless
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@@familyengineering5591its literally said he was listening to the drumless track
@@familyengineering5591damn.. pay attention my man
Yes , that’s why he’s a PROFESSIONAL, it’s what he does for a living 💀
Crazy how even this guy who has played for thousands of people night after night is nervous as all hell about being judged on a jazz song. That’s humble.
Lmao have you met the judgy jazz community I’d be nervous too 😂😂😂😂 coming from a guy who grew up playing jazz
jazz? did i miss the jazz?
@@Grinix0do ya like JAZZ? 🐝
Bruh they’ll tear you up 💀 make ya go home thinkin ur an sea cucumber tryna climb mt everest
there's always hope for music. just don't listen to the radio and what's on the "charts"
I know he’s not an original member of Megadeth, but I have a newfound respect for this man. What a talent.
Edit: I’m aware that Dave Mustaine is the only original member left. What my comment was meant to convey was, Megadeth has gone through so many new band mates over the years that I stopped caring, but when I heard Dirk, I put aside the bias that he is a new member and found a new respect for him.
His work when he was in soilwork is legendary
@@iancraig5415 Oh shit, didn’t know he was in Soilwork. It’s been awhile, but Natural Born Chaos was one of my favorite albums.
Such a nice, considered and generous musician. Outstanding video and demonstration of craftsmanship.
@@1Deep43VAPlease check out the "stabbing the drama" album from soilwork. Awesome album and great drum work. Killer drummer.
He also did the drums for Devin Townsend's Deconstruction album! Devin has had some excellent drummers but I think his playing there was my favorite overall.
He also invented his own type of blastbeat that's pretty famous and you can hear it all over Soilwork even after he left (Dirk blast: high tempo 8th triplets with open hats on the quarter notes, made easier to sustain by alternating hands between the snare and the hats)
SOoo good - Dirk is a phenomenon. New favorite drummer.
Just a lyrical new take on the whole song. Love the “slow burn” intro and the double bass towards the end!
Check out Soilwork if you haven’t. It was his band 2016 and prior, absolutely amazing band and he did some amazing work with them
I gotta say, this whole video series is fascinating. I love hearing these drummers leave their comfort zones and show their incredible musicianship
I thought the very same and really hope they continue making these.
It's incredible, I can't get enough! I just love how much the drums can affect the feel of a song!
That's what I'm here for, not even a drummer myself
I don't think he left his comfort zone for a second here :D
That’s what it’s all about
get outside the box and you will learn.. love this guy.
Watching the drummer of Megadeth take notes is the most wholesome thing I think I could ever imagine. This is adorable
Not really wholesome. That's what a musician does.
@@180_SYou would be surprised how many musicians play by ear and have no concept of written music.
@@SteveSherman-jp1dzespecially the big musicians with long careers like his. They mostly all play by ear, it’s so cool to see that he takes notes.
Love how humble he is and can admit that he actually likes something that isn't necessarily his style
a few kids i know in hard core bands listen to mostly hip hop among other things... and not much of what they play
I agree, I was really digging his whole attitude.
@@fatfurieim a post hardcore person all the way but old country western and old jazz and even alot of corridos are on my Spotify, tasty licks are tasty licks and always will be.
Agree, he is an incredibly humble person, awesome clip
no matter what genre you are, always appreciate all kinds of music. me my self as a metal head but i always like to listen some kind of genres to relax and have a solo moment with my self LOL
PLEASE PUT THIS ON SPOTIFY, I BEG
I like that he was sensitive to the song and didn't try to overplay it. Great job!
I thought he completely overplayed it, especially on the crash cymbals.
@@mierypesado6740 I believe they meant that he didn't do the typical "Metal Drummer Plays Non-Metal Song" thing of just playing double-time and blast beats.
@@FortyHurts for sure you're right, but no need to defend such an insane statement lol. I guess you could call it tastefully overplayed
@friedsensei The statement was he "didn't try to overplay it." So you think that he DID try to overplay it? Words have meaning.
A. He did amazing.
B. He did over play it a little, but he was playing it blind, and his version went pretty well with the song.
C. He acknowledges at the end that he over played it and that the original was more subtle and tasteful.
D. This argument comes off as kids trying to sound like they know what they're talking about.
His version really made this song sound like ballad which was fucking dope.
240th like.
That's the first thing I thought, like his version made sense with the lyrics.
It made it a mournful lament of lost love rather than a defiant anthem. Which I think might fit the lyrics just as well
I loved that he did it in halftime during the verses. He calmed down the verses and energized the bridges and choruses with his fills. This was awesome
420th Like.
This video is proof of just how talented this guy is. What an artist.
You're lying to yourself
Really, why is he lying to himself?
@@rokmihelcic868 I'm pretty sure that if you asked Dirk Verbeuren if this was a good display of his talent, he would say no. Mr. Brightside is an easy song and all he did was play half-time at the beginning of it. There's probably much better proof of how talented this guy is elsewhere
@@mothamaster3000you don’t have to play fast to be talented, it’s all about the artistry which he nailed.
This is the content the world deserves. Such a cool concept.
"YOU ARE HIRED" please get him back for another round in the future. He killed it!
Its amazing how the "epic" parts were so close to originals drums. And rest was his own masterful interpretation.
There's just times when a certain section calls for a particular beat, regardless of the drummer behind the kit.
@@Ricekrispy10 oh really? That's interesting. I have absolutely zero knowledge about drumming in respect to rest of yall. It's cool to kno particular sections demand a certain arrangement from drummer, regardless of who is at kit. Thanks for feedback
@@M.OD.21 Are you an AI? This was the most ChatGPT response I've ever seen
@stewartg7606 No problem. When you've played for long enough and learned enough songs, you'll find some beats can never be escaped lol.
@@ahall9839 u mean my original comment? 🤣 or the first reply to ricekrispy?
Perhaps my inability to determine which. Comment you're referring to is answer enough. Im clearly the first hybrid ChatGPT / YT Commenter Bot.
His version has such a big dramatic feel building up through the verses. The vibe is very different but still fits well, and with the exception of the very end of the outro, he really nailed the rest of it. The shifting tension between sections gives the chorus a lot more punch while giving the verses room to build up gradually. He killed it in one take!
Crazy, I prefer this version, there is just something about it that feels like my childhood. I don't know how else to put it. It feels good.
Absolutely, well said
it just matches the meaning of the song
It feels more romantic through the verses compared to the original. I love it!
It has a nice forward push to it--I feel like the original started with a forward momentum but ended with a kind of dragged-back feel (which just lent it a different overall feel than his version).
I’ve watched this so many times. It makes my heart sing. The look on your faces in the booth as soon as he started, you felt the magic, it was written all over your smiles. Best video ever.
I know jazz drummers historically are often the most revered, but metal drummers have such a special ability to create emotion through rhythm that I find mind blowing!!!
This guy irradiates session drummer energy, probably plays jazz too.
There are bunch of jazz drummers in hip hop, funk, metal even electronic.So dont be surprised when Dave Lombardo said bossa nova inspired Slayer, Dave itself created world music and avant-garde jazz album,AAL and Meshuggah plays jazzy metal😂
@@aldeayeah Megadeath has a lot of its music based in jazz. kinda sets them apart.
Jazz drummers ehhhh they play swing so that's tricky but those guys have small sets. Metal drummers have more toms than a jazz drummers whole kit, 10 different style and size crashes for tone, splashes galore, double kick...not to mention so many tempo changes throughout a 5 minute track. Dude there is no comparison the skill it take to play metal is far more intricate than ANY genre.
Megadeth is a jazz band with the distortion haha in the early 80’s chris poland former guitar and gar samuelson former drummer was in the band they were jazz musicians. Megadeth are one of the most skilled thrash metal bands u’d ever find. They are the jazz of metal tbf
Jesus Dirk changed the whole feel of the song. His interpretation is sick! Also whoever does the mixes for you guys is not getting paid enough. His kit sounds beautiful
I was gonna say the same about the mix. The production magic done here is amazing
I agree, one of the best sounding kits of all time. I had to hear this on my home theater setup (21 speakers) so if something isn't right I hear it. The overall quality of the audio is just sensational. Especially considering it's a youtube thing which usually ruins the cleanliness and clarity of audio. Simply amazing, from the soft cymbals to the thunderous bass drums.
Thank you!! I take pride in this mix 💚
@@winkletown8828Listening to stereo mixes on atmos HT setups is... well... Questionable
@@JackThomasDrummerseriously this is like one of the best mixes i’ve heard, even on studio tracks
He killed that. I love how he changed the feel for the song.
You can see he started grooving halfway through. Outstanding!!
no pun intended?
So he killed The Killers.
Imagine having a drummer as a surprise for the crowd and he does something like this. Changes the whole song and gives a unique experience. Absolutely amazing.
This dude just BLEW my mind and then proceeded to say "I hope I didn't let you guys down too much.." 🤯
So much talent, so much humble. 🐐
Humility**
Right? ❤
Dirk is one of the best drummers in the world and such a great guy!
Metalheads, dude. They're legit some of the chillest, kindest people on the planet.
@@d112cons That's because all their anger/sadness/pain is released in the music they make. It's really cathartic ❤
He's phenomenal, Dave is very lucky to have Dirk, Kiko and James in Megadeth atm.
Hopefully this lineup lasts until Megadeth ends
He’s got a great attitude. Fun loving. We should all be focusing on being the same instead this Path the Political Nutjobs have Society on.
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I absolutely love Kiko's style and how he fits into the band, but... I'd take one last run with Marty.
@@leerobbo92 I like him dropping in from time to time like they did in Japan recently.
I love how at the end he's concerned that he messed up the ending. While all of us are completely dumbfounded he is able to do this so well.
Exactly lol
Exactly.
It's so cute how he's so focused on missing those three hits at the end. It's all he can think about, but meanwhile everyone else is just blown away by his creative performance and not even noticing he missed anything. What a sweetheart this guy is.
As someone who’s not a musician, this is so fascinating to see how just changing one aspect can make that much of a difference in the feel of the song.
Oh for SURE. Thats how genres are born.
fr, ronnie's drums really drive the song and give it energy, dirk's version gives it a very garage grunge rock feel. feel like completely different songs with the different takes on drums
It’s even crazy how some intricate parts of the song almost play out the same probs by musical instincts
Agreed. I really liked the dynamic of it. Energy seemed to really build up throughout the song.
Crazy, I read this before Dirk started drumming and I was thinking "how much could it possibly change the feel of the song" and the second he started I'm like "oh that much!"
This guy just goes to show you who the people playing metal really are ... Smart, extremely talented and in this case someone who seems kind and very likeable. This was a treat to watch!
I never met Euronymous, Dead nor Varg Vikernes so I'll take your word for it.
Metal has its wall of sound that deters a lot of people. Luckily their talent is acknowledged, way more so than decades ago I feel. I honestly think talented metal musicians are up there with say the jazz or rock virtuosos.
Yeah I mean, I really hate the idea of being arrogant with music or genres etc, I think there's so so many talented musicians in all genres. With that being said, I absolutely adore being in metal, so many of the bands and players I look up to are just out of this world with the amount of compressed talent fit within the genre
I love the way he plays the verse in half time from the original. It changes the whole feel of the song.
FR. The verses feel sadder and the chorus more kinetic and positive
I've suspected for a few years now that I have beat deafness. I was surprised by this comment because I thought on first listen that he pretty much figured out the exact drum pattern as used in the original. I've gone back and forth half a dozen times now and I can discern timbral differences in the toms, but otherwise I cannot tell the difference at all. Really interesting.
@@cyborgninjamonkey oh shit, you are definitely missing some very big differences. the main one being how often the snare hits. the op mentioned half time, which basically means the snare hits half as many times per bar. the rest of this channel would be a great place to start if you want to enhance your capacity to digest the rhythms in the music you enjoy.
@@21centdregs they don't really show the part where he reacts to the original version of the song during the verse. but the chorus is more or less the same in the levels of energy
@@bluerum896 Yeah. Woulda been cool to see his reaction to the verse.
So beautiful! Loved it! Finally subscribed to Drumeo! :))
Boy, the sound coming from those drums is spectacular. Props to the sound engineer and to everyone behind the studio production desk, because everything is not only crystal clear, there's also this crisp, warm tonality to it, just very pleasurable to listen to. You guys definitely know what you're doing. Thumbs up. 👍🏻
And that's why Dave hired him.
It fits in the mix very naturally. As someone who is also not familiar with this song, I wouldn't have been able to tell it was a drum remix if I had just listened to the song separate from the video
I find the snare particularly pleasing
@@davidrockey7190 lol what are you saying.. Drumeo tuned it.
Fenriz would disagree, the bass drum doesn't sound organic enough.
I love how on his song structure he labeled different parts as just "epic" and "guitar big". Nice to know we're all the same
I’m a guitarist not a drummer but this seriously feels like one of the most masterful and magical displays of musicianship I’ve ever seen
I once in a small lonely bar in Mexico met this very old pianist, he was playing very very old songs, and i asked him if he knew a particular song, by a very popular spanish musician since the 80s and one of his most popular songs, the Oldman, (maybe 75+?) had no clue, who he was much less the song, so he asked me: "how its goes? just hum it" I had this blackout and barely could give him more than 5 seconds of awful humming.... Like seriously horrendus, i really dont give him anything, and he started to play the fucking song! it blew my mind like to this day i cant believe it.
Watching these videos is very impressive but what I witnessed with that Pianist was something way out of this world.
@@WJACOTTcool story
@ppydpy315Every single comment section has some needless critic like you. Not every thing needs a rebuttal. I would be amazed if someone could compliment someone online without some else negatively breaking it down.
@ppydpy315 Too long, didn't read
@@WJACOTTold man knew the song lol
These videos are an amazing reminder how just how influencial the drums are to a song. Really changes the entire mood!
Drummers are one of the most underrated part of the band. But how Dirk was so humble and so sincere... There is hope for music yet. Obviously flustered, but just a nice guy. Love him! Seriously talented and hopefully way more successful than he already is. Kudos!
Drummers are usually the most versatile of musical groups imo.
drummers and bassists man
People don't realize that a drummer can practically change the genre of a song just by playing a different beat. A drummer can really make or break a band.
@@TonyBullardclearly you have never tried to put a band together.
never known drummers to be underrated
His version made me emotional at the beginning. This was just amazing. Freaking talent.
Well said!!!
Same here!
SAME!!
Maybe I am a hater but all he did was play in half time
makes me sad af and then the chorus sounds happy i loved that so much
The halftime on this changes the song SO much and it's such a breath of fresh air. It's crazy that it somehow makes Mr. Brightside seem slow haha. It's definitely NOT the original but....maybe I even like it better! Such a cool concept and an amazing interpretation by Dirk.
It really reflects the whole idea of a dude who is trying to be calm and composed but is just absolutely stewing inside. Such an amazing interpretation.
@@alexmohrmann8825yes! Great way to describe it.
Before watching these series I never realized how drums control so much of how the song is heard
I actually dig that half-time groove even more than the original.
Yeah, I'm not a drummer but love how he treated it as if it was a slow/ballad song until the chorus kicked in, should've expected from a hardcore metal drummer, if it sounds soft to him so it's soft :D
Dude why does he have like a very chill drum performance. Like personality . When he plays them , it’s so smooth. You ever hear the screamos just chill and sing normally and it’s so smooth. This .
I think it so fascinating how the drummers can remember each moment of their version and be like ‘oh I did this here’ or ‘we did this at same time’
Kind of reminds me of when high level chess players are able to remember all their and their opponent's moves after a match.
its a ll purposeful, it might not mean much to you
Friend once explained it to me like this:
"A song is broken up into different parts. Think of each part as a word. Together the whole song is a short sentence.
"In my head, I have a vocabulary of different drum parts. Think of each mix of parts like a 4 digit alphanumeric code. All I have to remember is one sentence and the code for each word in that sentence. If you practiced that, you could probably get it down in a week, yeah? Takes a bit longer to get it down as a drummer, but it's very doable."
It's a pro-habits. We recognized patterns. Like i would know where my opponents-attorneys was going just by reading their appeal, lawsuit etc.
This is the kind of guy you want in your band. You can see how seriously he takes his job. Pure dedication and professionalism.
What I find interesting is how Metal musicians actually have such eclectic taste in music. It really goes to show you they're just really musically inclined. I love it.
As a metal listener, my music taste is incredibly eclectic too! I think when you get into something like metal you've got to have a certain love for music that opens your boundaries way up.
I typically find Metal musicians and fans think they have eclectic tastes, but they really don't. Same thing with people who swear they love classical music.
When they mean eclectic it feels like they usually refer to one subgenre of metal, classic rock and some pop songs from the early 2000s. Eclectic btw
@@alloisadinome too man, I listen to everything and anything as long as it’s good, been on an edm, heavy rock and metal kick recently
Bro understands music way better than any of us noobs, you can tell he recognized every beat the drummer did in the final play through and appreciated it
I can't believe this, it's mindblowing. Thank you all for your service!!
Really like that he slowed the drums down from the original. Completely changed the mood of the song...I think for the better, actually.
I ADORE how good his version is, but it just MADE IT for me seeing him enjoy the original too. That kind of across-the-board joy is just fabulous.
I love watching the smiles when they realize he doesn’t know such a famous song. It was true excitement all around the room, and for good reason. Wow!
I don't know if it's famous. I've never heard it either, though it sounded familiar. Their bigger (first) hit here in the Netherlands was very similar, I think.
Of course. He only listens to highly technical music. Metal musicians have an elitist mindset when it comes to music.
@@johnvanhal2450I can tell you that it’s at least famous enough to the point where a lot of my friends when I lived in Saudi and China recognizes the song. Which is saying a lot because most people from there don’t usually know english songs outside of extremely massive songs by major mainstream artists
@@dementia3499 can you imagine the musical taste nowadays in Europe, where rock seems dead as a dodo. I used to listen to the radio all day, but no more. Sadly we don't have dedicated stations, we're too small.
@@johnvanhal2450it's still in the UK top singles for 7 years running lmao
I watch this vid every time I need to smile. Great concept, exceptional drummer, and a wonderful human being.