La Villa Strangiato by Rush (Full Drum Cover)

Sorry for the delays in posting content. I was working on a drum cover. It's a little diddy called La Villa Strangiato by Rush. Perhaps you have heard of it...
People keep telling me to smile more when I play. But this is Neil Peart and this is Rush. I did manage a wink or two though. So hopefully that is enough.
I remember watching the Rush Documentary on Netflix back when I was in middle school. Jack Black made an appearance. He was interviewed for the documentary. Just about the only thing he discussed the entire interview was how amazing this song is. More specifically, how amazing Neil Peart is. He said (paraphrasing), "If you can play La Villa Strangiato on the drums, you can play anything".
I took that to heart. However, upon listening to the song with renewed focus, I realized that I was never going to be able to play it. Neil Peart is just too good. There are drummers, and there is Neil Peart. Over the years I would dabble in the song and try to learn it again. Each time, I became discouraged and abandoned each attempt.
But a few weeks ago, I decided to give it another go. I studied this song relentlessly. I spent hours breaking down each section. One section at a time. I became obsessed with learning it. And then one day, a week ago, I suddenly had it. I had learned the song.
This drum cover video was completed with one goal in mind. Capturing Neil Peart's original studio track as closely as I possibly can. I think I did just that, but I will let you be the judge.
A few notes for those who may want to use this video as a guide for learning how to play this song on the drums:
1) My drum set is missing a few, ah, drums. Let's just say that. Compared to Neil's kit, it's almost laughable the equipment disparity between my kit and Neil's. He so beautifully used every single one of the drums on his kit too. It's not just for show. He really used every drum on his kit. I wouldn't know what to do with myself if I had all the equipment he had. In fact, I could see myself becoming claustrophobic and crying out for help because I wouldn't know how to get out of the drum kit. Suffice to say, I had to work with what I have available to me. So, some fills are slightly reformatted to fit a (much) smaller kit.
2) I know Rush fans. There are a few miffs in my take. Please don't be too harsh on me. It's Neil Peart after all.
3) I would not have been able to so meticulously replicate each section of this song were it not for this man here: @SterlingPatrickFuentes. His cover of La Villa Strangiato helped me out so much. Thank you for your unsolicited help Sterling.
That's all for now! I hope you enjoy. We love you Neil.
Collin

[@KennyEvans-rr6we]

Couldn't find a fault ... Absolutely brilliant I THINK NEIL WOULD BE ALSO IMPRESSED WITH THAT.....

[@collincrosedrums]

Thank you very much! Neil is one of my heroes. I hope he would be too!

[@sushmaanthk4891]

Good job

[@collincrosedrums]

Thank you very much David!!

[@davidbamundo6762]

CRUSHED IT

[@collincrosedrums]

Thank you very much!!

[@rickhaines8088]

That was AWESOME!!!

[@collincrosedrums]

Glad you liked it, and thanks for watching 🤘🏻

[@carlomauro1008]

Very nice!

[@collincrosedrums]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Olliemets]

Nice- Been looking for decent drum cover of this to get a handle on the swingy stuff after the 6 minute mark...you did a great job. After playing big kits for awhile I play the 1 up 2 down config with 2 crashes and a ride. Proving its the player not the kit. Keep up the good work

[@Jeramey_allison]

Sound great crose keep it up
if u ever need a sax player I got u😂

[@lemmenation]

Amazing!👍

[@collincrosedrums]

Thank you 🙏🏻🤘🏻

[@collincrosedrums]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@JeffVeteran]

Good job but put more energy into it brother!

[@collincrosedrums]

Thank you for watching and the feedback, Jeff! This song required my entire focus. And in keeping with Neil’s method, I felt like anything other than what is presented would be unfaithful to his memory!