Cobus - Vanessa Carlton - A Thousand Miles (Drum Cover |

[@cobuspotgieter]

Thumbs up if you're watching this in 2021 😎
UPDATE: I just released a new DRUM LESSON PACK! -> bit.ly/CobusLessons. 5 lessons, 90 minutes, for 27 bucks. It will make you better at tuning drums, mixing drums, I'll show you my practice routine, my worst habits as a self-taught drummer, and teach you one of my favourite linear licks. Thanks for being here!

[@rosie8924]

been watching this like every year. please come visit tokyo

[@Irishb0y]

just found this video today and brilliant cover as always :)

[@gtavlossantosisadriverstown]

Ha only guy that does the good ones.
Luv them hhx evos myself old friend 🙋‍♂️

[@gtavlossantosisadriverstown]

I'd feel right at home on that kit

[@wilmaredcelubrico8638]

Still watching !

[@3x7project]

1:02 effortless EPIC drumfills
1:07 "Yeah... I do that sometimes"

[@itsmeruss_6]

haha yeah

[@exploretheinfinity5854]

1.07😂😂😂😂🔪

[@arielroxas5991]

haha that face! lol

[@giodiomitaart4337]

Damn, he's killing it

[@jecku148]

THAT FACE XD that was that oldschool show xddd and thats my face when i m good at something and i wana show to my friends

[@PhO3NiX96]

This song is great for drums
great for piano
great for lyrics
and great for vocals
I love this song

[@claudiodelbi4143]

Poetico

[@SkatinNatin]

87 million years later and I still love this cover

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Ok this is honestly really really good though 😂 your “yes this is happening face” was too good lol

[@cobuspotgieter]

Hahaha!! That's exactly what that face was, well played 🙌🏼 And thank you for the kind words!

[@TheHoundTheFox]

We did have our fingers crossed for the classic Terry Crews head-bobble during the iconic piano riff... 😉

[@kat-rau.]

Also that "did I do that..?" face at 1:07 after that crazy fill lmao

[@TrevorPrinceMusic]

Bringing back 90s nostalgia for me. That face after the first chorus when you transitioned back into the verse..... that was epic lol. I got a kick out of that

[@cherigem]

Brandonn Robinson i so agree on the facial expression 👍

[@randal_gibbons]

There is a true beauty in the way Cobus plays. The same type of beauty you find in an uplifted spirit.

[@claudiodelbi4143]

Liftato

[@lloydgriffiths1993]

I'm not sure what's more impressive, your drumming or your hairline

[@kat-rau.]

Cobus' hair game has evolved just as much as his drumming and production game has.

[@overtlyasian]

Both.

[@johnfrancistugano1618]

Both lol

[@sebdrums106]

BOTH

[@avman2cl]

Both.

[@seakay5705]

Let’s be honest, whoever the drummer was that recorded the original track had no right going that hard in the studio for a pop song. Shit was killer.
Edit: holy shit I did not know that Abe Laboriel Jr. recorded this song and it all makes sense now

[@gaiusjuliusceasar5180]

Abe is a Master

[@bottomlinebassin2001]

He crushed it

[@DaffierPig6843]

Fr. Pretty advanced drum track for a pop sound.

[@brandoncrimmins6296]

Dude killed that whole album. A thousand miles was laid back compared to some of the tracks on that album.

[@daverockgtrist]

Abe Laboriel Jr. absolutely MADE this album. This, Sway, and Ordinary Day are master classes in adding tasty flair to a basic pop tune

[@BrendanSheaProductions]

As hilarious as this was, I love how real you can see it is. Like the instances where you can see even Cobus is surprised at what he's doing to this song. The beauty of the Quickly Covered Series.

[@ahduhj]

I didn't know I needed this as much as I did

[@miguelcaban]

Ada Juarez right?!!!! 😁

[@ericsavellano]

same..haha

[@rivertorgeson132]

Hahahaha...same!😂

[@spidermight8054]

Truly the best living drummer. Nobody is that freakin’ fluid AND tight. Nobody I’ve seen.

[@ArcTrooper1773]

*Purdie has entered the chat*

[@ElHeffJeff]

Expand your horizons man... Cobus is great, but there are other drummers alive.

[@spidermight8054]

@@ElHeffJeff Agreed. I was “green” in my studying drums at the time. This post was 4 years ago. I’m owning it though. Thanks for reminding me of my past ignorance. Seriously.

[@spidermight8054]

@@ElHeffJeff However, after watching this video again, 4 years on, I may have been somewhat correct.

[@dogukankutlu1812]

GAVIN HARRISON

[@keagansmith5235]

The fill at 3:06 is actually my favourite. Maybe the most simple, but damn that was effective.

[@jordesporde6102]

Yeah I would hope he would mix those in more, this is obviously a show of technique, but mixing in things that fit and complement the song are a part of drumming as well. Not saying he can't do it, but that is pleasurable to the ear and heart. This is more a drum highlight.

[@amrutanshudash07]

Can’t agree more! I got goosebumps

[@pluginm]

Cobus, you're are a man of just one trait. Blowing everyone's mind away.Chapeau sensei.

[@cobuspotgieter]

Haha thank you!

[@ELsplitterz]

I’ve never enjoyed this song until now!! And OMG that snare sound 😍😍

[@EnglishLad]

The fill just going into the 2nd verse at 1:00 and straight into the clean high-hat groove at 1:07 is just *chef's kiss*

[@coreymilstein7407]

The way this guy fills every single space with expertly chosen sounds is like nothing else I've ever seen!

[@GizmosComedyCorner]

Amazing choice of song, and AMAZING drumming. I love that i got to watch you grow into one of the greatest drummers ive ever seen. My style and sound have been so inspired by you. Thank you for making videos for so long Cobus. Keep it up man.

[@AcoustiClub]

1:07 "is the camera recording?"

[@nickwaters1701]

You're like maybe the greatest drummer on RUclips. You have skills, feeling, creativity, and groove. You can do it all.

[@avinashsanthanam]

I have no idea why but the way you play the drum always makes my wife and me smile ear to ear! You are amazing Cobus!!

[@zenn478]

you make playing drums looks easy, really enjoyed this one..amazing.

[@ohnaw223]

With a passion i played somewhat close to this level within 3 months of getting my first full drumset. I guess it was all the excitement and eagerness that built up for 16 years before i got it. But honestly i never played this smooth, this level of smoothness comes with years

[@jesielostwald9565]

@@ohnaw223 só si for na sua cabeça mesmo,

[@ArcTrooper1773]

@@ohnaw223 looking like you’re making it easy - easy. Playing at this level *and* making it look easy? Yeahnah that takes decades.

[@TiffanyAlvord]

Cause you know I’d walk a thousand miles if I could just see you tonight.. 🎶😍 this is amazing but I knew it would be 😜❤️

[@cobuspotgieter]

Hey, it's only 500 miles each if we walk towards each other.. 😜😏

[@MegaVince09]

Tiffany A. You should cover this song too...

[@dhebdheb7253]

oooooooh i ship this

[@maxiem1990]

hey Tiffany i know you because of Tyler Ward ! i wasn't sure if it was you haha

[@umangkayastha7422]

Hi Tiffany! A reply from you would be a bliss. 😇

[@rryan5888]

This cover is masterpiece...11/10

[@FreshCutFrenchFries]

That was easily one if the most musical ways I've ever heard the drums! Beautiful flow of melody with use of percussion. Talented

[@earkviriya]

I'm a drummer from Thailand. This video clip is a great inspiration for me. Please keep making clips like this. I will follow and support every clip.
16/11/2021 ♥️🇹🇭🇹🇭

[@davidgpeterson]

1:07 the face you make when you just slayed it and are basically telling the audience “yeah…I know…”

[@greghill8657]

Dude-bro! I've been watching you for about a year now and I'm not telling you anything you don't already know.. but your playing, production, precision, passion, engineering, and fun is just so very enjoyable to watch! I'm an intermediate closet drummer that looks to hombres like you for inspiration and man do you deliver. Thanks so much for what you do. Please keep going!

[@leemortimer1740]

Man, I try hard at trying to nail this track in its most basic form and I fail miserably...but this guy not only nails it but adds sooo much flavour too it and makes it look so effortless......I can only hope I get somewhere near this good

[@mattc060793]

There's something about 1:27-1:36. So smooth, busy, but fitting. Amazing.

[@michaelquecera3971]

When youre too qualified for the job you applied for

[@claudiodelbi4143]

Ok

[@claudiodelbi4143]

Esatto. Proprio come te

[@bravesoldier3279]

when I watch you play the drum, it's always like a nice short trip to where everything is good ...

[@MV-vt1sx]

Wow great cover the best part is that u make it look so easy but is not been watching u for years really great drummer ..!

[@MokshaaSharma]

The song sounds so good with the drums, hats off Cobus!!! Such a melodious drummer you are!!

[@iTakeCash]

If I weren't a sub for as long as I was, this would of probably been what got me to sub no bs.. and then I would of had watched all your vids from present to past.

[@nico_poriol]

Tacoraptor literally this is what i was going to comment! Hahahahaaha LITERALLY! My favorite was the nexus series! But no offense to cobus tho. You had been one of my biggest inspiration back in 2011 if im not wrong.

[@tylerfred7514]

I literally just subscribed for this videos

[@lazarusrising4313]

1.06 is so GOLD. Not just great playing, but having a sense of entertainment! (that wee look is so good!)

[@jacobsmith1877]

This brought big smiles to my face. Playing this song live probably 14 years ago remains one of my favorite music memories

[@joshsimone]

The switch at 1:06. So perfect. Just like your drum covers.

[@sherpawanderer4532]

been watching Cobus' covers since 2009 🙌

[@zonaboladunia3954]

Unfortunately he's rarely upload a new video

[@modernmusicstudio303]

I swear this is one of the most well known songs. I love that ryhtm in the verses with the snare and cymbal!

[@ibanezfendertama]

There is something that mesmerizing me in this video. Maybe it's the small variations you add in the grooves, the hi-hat licks, which turn out to be unexpected, and are thrilling. One of my favourite covers.

[@hooktoflay7447]

RIP replay button. Can't get enough of this cover, Good job cobus

[@wyattsutton563]

Your mix sounds so good Cobus!! I love how you are able to cover a song and mix it that quickly!! That is just freaking amazing!!

[@clavsproducoes]

I just have one more reason to thank for being alive! THANK YOU FOR THAT, COBUS!!!

[@FWall-hw1qe]

Loved every second of that song - one of my all-time favourites anyhow. There's soul in your play, not only technique - which is what makes a good drummer for me.

[@justinschiesel4305]

i love your covers man, you are one of the reasons i started drumming and this is one of the songs i never thought id want to play, but now i do.

[@dhebdheb7253]

it would be so hilarious if the drum kit was moving around the streets while he was playing on it 😂

[@aaroncurtis7116]

Now that was a delicious cover 👌

[@LuisDiaz-bi2uq]

Like it was fucking amazing u just made this song live another 20+years

[@Rein517]

This, ladies & gentlemen, is the man that got me into playing drums/percussion/hitting things with sticks.

[@Kuba-hs4ns]

I never thought it is possible to cover a song so good.....

[@TheXCobra11]

Please Cobus never stop doing drum covers your videos have this thing i can't describe that make it so special. i mean i never listen to Vanessa Carlton but i just like every drumcover of yours no matter what song you cover. keep it up man you got my full respect and support!

[@nolanforcier1796]

Flawless, seamless, endlessly perfect. Every time. Every stroke, every hit, all of it. You're a beast dude. I hope someone's paying you for your talent.

[@TurboNeon185]

I didn't even like this song until i watched this. The effortlessness is amazing.

[@afishert]

Dang it Cobus! Another song I have to remove from my mix because I will never be able to match this. Bittersweet really because this sounds awesome.

[@cobuspotgieter]

Andrew Fisher This makes me feel strangely proud 😎 Thanks man!

[@Blaver]

Add this to your mix

[@cherigem]

Andrew Fisher bittersweet by fuel he should do 👍

[@imamgazali3936]

@@cherigem karoke dangdut badai biru

[@cherigem]

@@imamgazali3936 had to translate that. Never heard it before. Indonesian👍

[@scarydrummr93]

Mind blown. Way to nail one of my childhood favorite songs

[@tennispro602]

I was trying to figure out how this was going to play out being that it seems like an easy song for you to play, but in true fashion, you put your traditional fair on it, along with some comedic expressions. Well played Cobus!

[@patriot2k322]

still have the best drum covers :D

[@flamingzen777]

Man you just made me remember why you are my favorite drummer all time!

[@zachbowden1993]

The completely deadpan look after that ridiculous drum fill killed me 😂

[@darthmather]

1:07 eyes up to the camera like "did i just do that?"
LOVE YA MAN

[@CameronFleury]

I pictured you riding around on a trailer playing drums to this song. \M/

[@johanvanvuuren3141]

Cameron Fleury z

[@jorgengabrielsson6660]

😂😂👍🏼

[@darrenvail8726]

I pictured him driving a piano

[@ParadiddleAd7x]

1:00-1:08 then the eyes... “did you see how much I bossed this”

[@TheGroundBeef]

EVERYTHING about this video is damn PROFESH... the TALENT, the SOUND... my god its so good i cant stop listening

[@MrSTEVIEJINX]

True talent. Making something look easy when it really isn't. Well done.

[@360.Tapestry]

not only is it technically impressive, but it also sounds good. ricky martin would be proud, my son

[@avidaepassageirawell1916]

Hey man, you did it so much more beautiful than I expected. Well done, my friend, well done. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 I loved it!

[@jonathandelossantos9036]

this song is so simple and you make look so much cooler than it is

[@DanielS-pu4eu]

His hands don’t look that quick but then you hear those ghost notes and hi-hat fills!! Wow, speed and technique:-)

[@ronlur66]

Terry Crews will approve

[@juliannefabic-ang8297]

lol

[@surjodeeplodh6680]

Quickly covered, quickly listened, quickly favorited

[@vectordash7150]

Not only quickly covered, but you're also quickly become the part of the song itself, it's amazing
Keep it up

[@Prieget]

I've watched this for an unhealthy number of times

[@armasuhadi3569]

You know what ? I was smiling along the video was play (gotta love your video 🤣)

[@magrildz]

Okay. Where is Lattrell?

[@pearlettoi2046]

Danilo Muller shaking his head haha

[@FeCintra91]

@@pearlettoi2046 hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@jesantana3969]

😄😄😄

[@keepthevibes1252]

Ok so Gomez is not just an FBI, he's also a drummer 😆

[@cableguydan]

1:07 - you, sir, are a LEGEND! Excellent work. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jankevinbautista]

3:27 fill is totally killer

[@JanB12Bikes]

right?.. that is so juicy!

[@timothylinhart2456]

jammin to a thousand miles?... didn’t expect it but AMAZING as always 🤯😎

[@xiandioso]

awesome

[@dillonleonard5791]

I've been playing drums for 20 years and you're probably the best drummer I've ever ever heard

[@countskippy]

Ya know...I wasn't sure what to expect on this. I was happy with what I saw. 10/10.

[@ravandikamal6114]

ok luis suarez now play drum.

[@elektriktv1489]

Callum Anderson thats too good😂

[@DN-ky5qv]

Lol 😂

[@arelmaulana4346]

Suarez matamu

[@infinitystore9112]

Jancoook 😅

[@ricardomoreno5994]

Jsjsjajs

[@mikewatson1675]

You're too talented to be playing this craaaaaap Cobus!

[@johanfalk2875]

I go back to this cover once every couple of months. Funny how such a cheesy, meme of a song is so fun and pleasing to play on the drums.

[@Chrillofthehill]

Now all we need is a cover of The Corrs - Breathless, and the universe will be complete

[@fluffytoaster427]

I didn't know I needed this...
You should re-cover Face Down by RJA

[@ChrisBairDrums]

Haha yes! Mix sounds incredible 🙌 the drumming too of course 🤙

[@keithrobert9725]

cobus your drum covers always bring a smile to my face!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thanks

[@dillonleonard5791]

Thanks for putting your magic on the Internet for all us less fortunate drummers to hear

[@tingkagol]

3:18 the bells from the original mix is popping out man...

[@rezaluckyt]

Salam dari Indonesia. From Manado - Indonesia

[@PatThomas.]

The skills Cobus has on the drums is absolutely incredible

[@Ko1birb]

Thank you so much cobus for the cover, I could take the number 2 spot in the drum competition 🙏🏻👑

[@joshuapiller6082]

1:08 made me lol. Covers of songs you wouldn’t expect are usually my favorite. Like the Kesha cover haha. Nicely done as always.

[@cobuspotgieter]

I'm a BIG FAN of the unexpected song selections 😎

[@davidromao1]

Toca fácil demais, até parece ser algo simples 👏👏👏🎬🥁

[@bekahlotrfreak01]

This made that song 1000x better 😆 love it Cobus!

[@marialasaletteambos7531]

Such an amazing drummer 😍. He look so relax in playing his drums.. Love this cover 😍

[@micah.lindley]

This was simply beautiful, but I hope you realize that you just became a meme.

[@cobuspotgieter]

I am not entirely against this.

[@Decroys]

Please do torn in two by Breaking Benjamin

[@aaronatz9619]

Decroys YEeeeeeeeeessss!

[@ohno2171]

Agreed

[@michaelhall1405]

Hell yeah

[@emmnquina]

Best drum covers I've seen so far...Love it when you keep it fast but simple😉👊

[@matthias8435]

Can´t stop watching it over and over again. What the hell of a job! THANK YOU!