Rush "Cygnus X-1": Drums!!!
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Well, here's one of these legendary Rush songs, the great Cygnus X-1 from "A Farewell To Kings". This song is just plain nuts on the drums at places, in particular when the space ship is falling into the black hole in the last part of the song..... As a professional astrophysicist, this is a special song for me since, of course, the subject is very much related to stuff I do for a living... ;) [This is why I kept the long introduction, even if there are no drums; it's just a nice astronomy lesson... Drumming starts at around 2:00. ]. Not perfect and I had to practice that one quite a bit. For this song, I really wish I still had my old double-bass drum setup; it's would be "easier" to play certain fills I think. Anyway, enjoy!
absolutely love the passion you play with, Obviously you are a deep Rush an Neil Peart fan. Rock on!!!! You killed it and your videos are truly awesome.
Thank you!
The reason why I started doing these videos in the first place was to pay tribute to him so I'm glad it worked for you, although there is nothing better than to watch the master himself... ;)
Watching others who were inspired by him is equally enjoyable.
You're damned good. They say that drummers don't learn to play, they're born into it. You were born right for it. And those Tama drums sound great. That part starting at 8:11 is magnificent.
First time i heard this song i started to cry out of sheer air-drumming joy. When i saw this video today, 20 years later, i got that tear in my eye again. Well done from Norway man!!!
Erik Hesjedal Thank you!
I think you're ready to play in a band.
and then some
This song is truly an epic masterpiece. Well done sir, well done. I think I can speak for everyone here that we all wish that you would come back and continue to share your precious gift with us...
Still diggin’ this in 2023.Hope you are well.I am a 60 yr old guitarist from Australia.Been playing this on guitar since I was 16.I’m getting back into playing...this year.Hope your still keeping your chops up.Brendan.
Thank you! Still playing a little but never enough...
Absolutely outstanding performance, that drum at 8:30, i mean what a part!!!
You are blowing my mind! I grew up listening to these guys. Played all of their songs on guitar. Your drumming is impeccable!
Great!!! Cant wait to be able to get it. Thanks for the awesome covers and cant wait for more.
Yeah, well I bet you can't to THAT again! Oh my God, though....that was TRULY powerful, great.....so much fun to watch! BLISTERING!
It's amazing how he manages to tune the drums to sound exactly like the album as well. Not only is the playing perfect so is the tuning of the drums!
Killer performance, just killed it!!
Thank you, this one brought a tear of joy to my eye.
I wish I could give this video an infinite amount of likes. Well done, Sir!
WOW! all I can say is WOW! This is crazy, you remind me so much of my brother. He is a die hard RUSH fan and an Astrophysicist. Not a drummer but you even look a little alike. Anyway, one of my favorite songs and although it's been awhile, you drumming is EXCELLENT! Always captivates me. Drum on!
Fucking a. I can hear the love for this song in every note you hit. Way to go man this is incredible.
Strong with great power and execution! You have that Bonham sound from your snare as well.
Nailed it. Very good work, my man!! Neil would smile! I see lots of Rush drum covers but you have the power and intensity down pat! Excellent!
Thank you!
Just fucking blew my mind. I think more ships should steer into black holes just so we can get more awesome drumming.
incredible.. the timing on this one is difficult. you killing it. nice job!
Thank you!
The original drum track is still there. I mix my drums a bit louder and I try to play the drum parts are accurately as possible to avoid a cacophony.
Way to go! Another one knocked out of the park!
One of my greatest memories of seeing Rush for the first time in 1978 and seeing them perform this great song. Great job. 🙂
Thank you!
Hey Astrotama, that was simply wonderful! I hadn't tuned in for a while due to moving and personal issues, etc.. It's great to hear you again and I truly appreciate your amazing talent. Please don't ever stop!.............Art
I think I say this in all my comments here, but I love how your hands fly on the singles across the toms.
Not sure how this showed up in my recommendations, but holy fuck I'm glad it did! Awesome job! That was spot on!
Thank you!
BEAUTIFUL!
Simply amazing!!!!!!!!!!!! I love the song.
I just love the sci-fi feel of some of the rush songs like this one. Especially the necromancer. The necromancer was a long but great song to listen to. I truely give full respect to this band and what they have done from the early 70's to even now. They just released a new album called clockwork angels and cant wait to hear what the new rush sounds like.
Late to the party on this one, but, man...you killed it! GREAT JOB!
Thank you!
A long time favorite, fun song of mine to play along to.
You, sir, are truly an amazing drummer!! I LOVE your RUSH covers you had me sold at the first video I saw of you... I also have to add that your body movement sort of resembles that of Mr. Peart's when you're doing them crazy drum rolls and cymbal crashes! Keep on rocking man!!!
Thank you!
Yes, I agree 150%! His body movements really do resemble Mr Peart's and that makes the videos more enjoyable to watch... at least for me. :)
HEY ASTROTAMA FELICIDADES, UN SALUDO DESDE MEXICO, RUSH FOREVER !!!!!
Really is amazing...great job!
Tricky one to play that , great work 🎯✊🏻
Thanks for the visit!
Just beautiful.
My goodness, I just lost my lunch!! incredible my friend!
Simply Awesome!
The 1 dislike had to be by accident. It damn sure wasn't off what I just watched. Awesome Drumming!!!!
Absolutely amazing.
Thank you!
You're awesome!
I'll try not to although I'm moving back to Hawaii next month and that might take me away from the drums for quite some time.... :(
Awesome work, man!! Love the fill on 8:30. Talk about an all out assault. Neil is a f*cking genius!!!
truely fckn amazing!yr neighbors should feel lucky!if its too loud,yr too old!!rawk on yo!
Great job on this song bro! I know full well just how hard some of the time changes are! You killed it!
Thank you!
Dude! You rock!!! Bless you for worshiping Neil as much as I do! keep up the great work brother!
Very well done!
Five years and Ten months later!!
Great playing dude!
friggin awesome drumming man!!!
Thank you!
@@Astrotama You still playing?
Dude this was awesome plus the fact that you are an astrophysicist is also kickass. I was looking to see if you covered By-tor and the snow dog. The drumming Neil does a little less than halfway through that song is just so awesome
Well done! Your rendition has the extra bit of polish that makes all the difference.
So great man really!
Something as tricky as that, you have my vote m8, X job, l8r
Another classic! Thanks!
Waiting to get my hands on Clockwork Angels. Been listening to the songs this weekend and I have to say that I am totally blown away by the album.
Killing it man, are you still making vids???
Man I was reading the description and by the 19th minute I'd already gave an thumbs up for this. I am working a guitar cover myself. Great version you made! Greetings from Brazil!
Holy cow! That was awesome! That end part really has a lot going on. Great timing.
Excellent !
I'm the husband of the pretty girl to the left. Just beautiful! Hat's off to you! Doug
Thank You! The passion…I hope Neil got to see this.
Complètement malade!!!!!
INCROYABLE !!!!!
Thank you for noticing. The breaks in this song are very strange and it took me a while to either learn how to count them or better, how to feel them. I've focused on this for weeks before turning the camera on. ;)
So, where did you get the Neil on the raft tapestry? I heard those are VERY difficult to come by. Also, I see it's been a few years since your last video. Are you still drumming? I hope so. Don't let that talent go to waste!
I got the tapestry years ago from eBay. You still can find some over there but they have become very pricey now. Yes, I'm, still drumming...
That was great!
Wow man, that is some bad ass drumming. Tempo goes up to eleven at 8.30 mark, i nearly had a stroke watching you. Best cover of Neil I've seen
Thank you!
AWESOME.
even with a sugar rush I can't play like that....toujours incroyable à voir merci
Merci! ;)
This cover is amazing. Coincidentally this is my favorite song (well the duology is) by Rush, and my favorite song to play on guitar. Id love to play this song with you if you didnt live in Canaida. I need to get around to uploading a good quality cover and Id love to make a video with our covers mixed into the song. Wouldnt that be awesome?
That was sick. You nailed it. Great job!
Steven Hendrickson Thank you!
I'm out of breath just watching that! Fantastic! You are an amazing musician. Tempo is rock solid, technique is flawless.
Spot on! That is awesome! Cygnus X-1 is one of all time favorite Rush songs and you definitely nailed it!
Just rechecked your video list, great to see you're still at it...This sounds lame, but if you move back to Hawaii (can I go with you???) perhaps an opportunity to upgrade your setup and add a few new "toys"...not sure what you'd add of course. Also...not sure what's up with the sync but the vid is a fraction of a sec ahead of audio. ...and if you haven't been to the concert yet...be sure to get pics with the guys!!
one of my favorite Rush tunes...this one is so much fun to play on drums, just like Xanadu
Where or how do you have that splash cymbal, at the front of you, mounted?
It's mounted with a small boom arm attached to one of the empty holes in the tom mount on the bass drum.
I'm almost speechless watching you play. You are every where. Truly amazing.
just perfect.....just perfect.....just perfect.....just perfect.....
Neil would be jealous, nice work Astro
+Dan Cantleberry Thank you!
Woah dude! Amazing job!!!
Fucking Amazing.
Rest In Peace. The Master
6:40...........fuck yeah AGAIN, bro!!
Excellent! Precise and great visual effect.
Thanks!
Well, it was more like "Holy crap, I might have done a decent version!". I've practiced this part over and over before so I was just glad that I got an ok version for the entire song. ;)
HOLY FUCK DUDE! You are an ASTOUNDING drummer! And I'm sure you're just as awesome an astrophysicist! May a GRB (and its X-ray and visible afterglow) point itself DIRECTLY into your scope dude! You are quite simply awesome! I love you! I love astronomy! I love Rush! I love drummers! Fuck dude! Marry me! NOW!
amazing...bravo...more please !
It's amazing how Rush songs from the 70's/80's are still so relevant. Nice job with such a difficult song.
HI MATE MY FRIENDS CALL ME JOE PEOPLE,IM WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS SINCE 2000 WHEN I WAS BEEN LIVING IN USA ,CONGRATULATIONS FOR A GOOD JOB .WHEN HAVE A TIME PLEASE PLAY GHOST RIDER FROM VAPOR TRAIL ALBUM.IM FROM BRASIL.SEE YOU AROUND ONE DAY.BIG HUG AND SORRY ABOUT MY BAD ENGLISH.
You are unbelievable.! Rawk on Brother! !
Nice job dude.
Yeah, so ummm, which parts weren't perfect again? :) Damn dude, that was right on the money to this observer. If you missed anything, it was nowhere near obvious. Excellent job...as always.
For Neil
Any opinion on which of the new songs from Clockwork Angels will be the hardest to play? My bet is the title track which right now is probably my favorite.
Just in case anyone is interested in the time signature near the end of the song...
At 8:10, it starts with one measure of 4/4 followed by continuous measures of 11/8 until 8:36 when it goes back to 4/4.
solid
Superb! Amazing how you always seem to come in time off the breaks. That's a tough one to conquer, sorta up there w/ La Villa.
3:09 real tough line to do with out the double base...You came REAL close Pauliewanna's version is sweet ruclips.net/video/VMeRDhNk_sU/видео.html...He makes it look to easy. Not that this ain't killer too..Imitating a world class drummer like Neil is no easy feat...Thanks for the upload...
Good work Astrotama! @ 8:10, could you tell me the time sig? 11/8? 7/4? Whatever it is, you nailed it pretty damn good.
Awesome job , excellent meter ....never tried to learn that one myself .. now I see why.... keep up the great work
You totally messed up during the first 2 minutes and 10 seconds. :) But then you rocked the rest of it. Great job.
Clockwork Angels is awesome.