+ewanjohncovers Wow, congratulations that must have been amazing! I can sort of play along with this song, it's a nice song. which is how I found your video. flawless drumming man.
although, having two drummers can be done and has been done. I don't recall Skynyrd ever having two drummers on stage live, however a similar band with members who once played in and with skynyrd, the outlaws, have had two drummers on stage before. There is an extra drummer to help keep time and produce a bigger sound i would assume, in some of their old performances of "Green Grass and High Tides". Similar band and they're excellent.
Every once in a while I come back to this video and it is absolutely amazing every time I see it. It's like watching it for the first time. For someone to make that song look easy is incredible. Great talent.
You have definitely became my favorite drummer. you don't really add your own person flavor and that's why i love it. Cooperdrummer adds all that floppy twisty garbage and i hate it. literally perfect brother. keep it up
Free Bird is the BEST SONG OF ALL TIME!!! Thank you Ewan for showing what is happening behind the 3 guitars, bass, keyboard, and one of the strongest vocalists of all time!!!
@@ewancunningham could you play Kashmir led Zeppelin or black sabbath faries wear boots please! You're amazing dude! BYW.... Best Cover of Comfortably Numb! Love it!!
Yeah. I could do that with two hands tied behind my back... IF I HAD TWENTY MORE HANDS. That was awesome! I have heard that song a hundred times, and I never knew how delicate, yet deliberate the drum piece was. Amazing job.
Holy Shite Ewan .... I can't get enough of your covers... I have socks older than you .. lol ... how can someone so young of age play with such ... experience? I am spellbound ...... cheers from Southern California USA ....
Hey listen....I've listened to the alot of people trying to play this bro and they don't even come close to the sound and rythm you have..... awesome..no wonder Lynyrd Skynyrd likes it.....love this song it will never ever get old!!!!!
Good freakin' grief, Ewan, you really have it going on! That was masterful!! When did you start playing? I wonder who you'll be playing with in a couple of years. Keep your eyes on the prize and get with a band that does the same, yes? We need your talent to live on and on and on. Gosh, your family must be bursting with pride!
Lynyrd Skynyrd's FB page said-- Wow look at him go ! LS is referencing you from this article, on Country Rebel countryrebel.com/blogs/videos/17-year-old-scottish-drummers-pounding-free-bird-solo-will-leave-you-awestruck?a=mr&var=LSOfficial-TeenDrumSolo
This song brings back so many memories growing up with my Dad. He would always blast this when it came on the radio. It's also one of my favorite songs and I'm gonna attempt to learn it and play it as well as you have! You killed this cover my dude!
Just seeing this video, but let me tell you, as a drummer myself (I’m sure you here that all the time as I do lol) I personally don’t like when someone plays a song and adds a lot of extra beats to different parts of song. That being said, what I do like is someone who plays a difficult song (which this absolutely is) and plays it note for note as you did! Phenomenal job! If I were trying out for the same band an/or gig as you, I’d probably not even show up! Lol
Love this Ewen, I grew up with my mates blaring Lynyrd Skynyrd, this is my favorite track of theirs, great drumming my friend and what an honor having them recognise you on their Facebook page..! Yay!!
+ewanjohncowers WOW im really speachless after seeing this awesome drumcover.I like and enjoy your videos every time i see them more and more.Yeeah you trully feel the rythm. Keep on rocking John!
It's all in the right hand! (If you're right handed). Notice my left hand is barely moving whereas my right hand is doing most of the work putting in the little accents. Other than that just practice :-) Thanks for watching Alex!
Blew me away Ewan !! what can I say but Perfect, Artimus Pyle is proud of you ! I am seeing them April 29 @ Jesters Live in Ormond Beach, Fl. Cheers, Gunner.
+ewanjohncovers I am still catching up on all you & your dads videos.... where can I find all your Drum, cymbal, hardware and ect.... info ! please help lol, I have to know. Thanks again Gunner. P.S. My dad lives in Leigh, Lancs. !! (i am half Yankee and English) :)
Great work! I gotta cover this in a month, and your video is sure going to make the study easier! Sometimes it’s hard for me to hear precisely what’s going on, so thanks for doing the hard work for me haha!! Rock on 🤘
I know this video is older, but hope you see this. First, phenomenal drumming! Although the song pics up, some probably don’t understand how difficult playing slower and keeping perfect time is! I began playing years ago and used AC/DC for that exact reason! Second, I’ve been going back and forth for over a year trying to decide on recording equipment. Yours sounds amazing! Would you share what mics, mixer, etc. you use or used for this video? Thank you!!
Im doing the Free Bird solo with my friend for the school talent show. He will be guitarist and i will be percussionist so this video helps out greatly
Fantastic drumming, and you have LS attention as well, cant be bad, this is my next song for learning now, be nice to do this half as good as you man. take care
Dude. Lynyrd Skynyrd Shared your video on facebook. How does that make you feel?
Well Jimmeh I could not believe it when I saw my own face being shared on facebook via one of my all time favorite bands. Pure excitement :-)
Next step is to get ahold of them and play with the band some time. I know you can. You already have their attention.
+ewanjohncovers Wow, congratulations that must have been amazing! I can sort of play along with this song, it's a nice song. which is how I found your video. flawless drumming man.
@@ewancunningham wow! That's great they liked your video!👍😎🎸🎶
@@ewancunningham you deserve it mate, you did a really good job
For some reason i always figured you needed 2 drum players for the solo fast part, shows how much i know. You absolutely killed it.
You’ll need 2 guitar players unless the guy is a shredder. Def not two drummers.
You never need 2 drummers in music
they needed 2 drummers because theres a part where they hit the snare using 2 hands while hitting the cymbals
although, having two drummers can be done and has been done. I don't recall Skynyrd ever having two drummers on stage live, however a similar band with members who once played in and with skynyrd, the outlaws, have had two drummers on stage before. There is an extra drummer to help keep time and produce a bigger sound i would assume, in some of their old performances of "Green Grass and High Tides". Similar band and they're excellent.
No overwhelming improvisations, I love it. Simple and understandable. Perfect strikes for every moment.
Every once in a while I come back to this video and it is absolutely amazing every time I see it. It's like watching it for the first time. For someone to make that song look easy is incredible. Great talent.
He’s one of the best. All skill…no theatrics.
You have definitely became my favorite drummer. you don't really add your own person flavor and that's why i love it. Cooperdrummer adds all that floppy twisty garbage and i hate it. literally perfect brother. keep it up
Thank you very much Luke! You really understand my approach to covering someone else's song :-) Glad to have you around!
I have always felt that art never got the credit he deserves on this song. Awesome job!!
Actually, that was Bob Burns drumming on this song. Bob was the original drummer. Artimus replaced Bob.
Free Bird is the BEST SONG OF ALL TIME!!! Thank you Ewan for showing what is happening behind the 3 guitars, bass, keyboard, and one of the strongest vocalists of all time!!!
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And that smile when the solo begin... Haha! I know this feeling !
+Loulou Le Poux Thanks for the nice comments man! And you have to smile when you know THAT solo is coming :-)
@@ewancunningham could you play Kashmir led Zeppelin or black sabbath faries wear boots please! You're amazing dude! BYW.... Best Cover of Comfortably Numb! Love it!!
Me too. Im old enough to remember when Skynyrd broke out , damn good old days and times, to b alive. God, I miss the 70s and 80s
I think your life is about to change in a big way. Good luck. Stay cool.
Thanks a lot for the support dude :-)
Man, you deserve more views, your playing is astonishing!
Thank you very much! I appreciate the support :-)
Absolutely THE most talented thing I've ever seen on youtube. What skill! Great job.
Dude, Lynyrd Skynyrd just featured you on their fb page!
7:42 I think you missed a cymbal hit. Great cover. This is my favorite song.
Nah he got it
I think he got it
Yeah. I could do that with two hands tied behind my back... IF I HAD TWENTY MORE HANDS. That was awesome! I have heard that song a hundred times, and I never knew how delicate, yet deliberate the drum piece was. Amazing job.
Holy Shite Ewan .... I can't get enough of your covers... I have socks older than you ..
lol ... how can someone so young of age play with such ... experience?
I am spellbound ......
cheers from Southern California USA ....
Thanks again Jim! Lots of practice would be the answer haha. Thanks for watching :-)
Ewan you are a hell of a drummer!
What snare head is that, it sounds amazing
Hey listen....I've listened to the alot of people trying to play this bro and they don't even come close to the sound and rythm you have..... awesome..no wonder Lynyrd Skynyrd likes it.....love this song it will never ever get old!!!!!
Good freakin' grief, Ewan, you really have it going on! That was masterful!! When did you start playing? I wonder who you'll be playing with in a couple of years. Keep your eyes on the prize and get with a band that does the same, yes? We need your talent to live on and on and on. Gosh, your family must be bursting with pride!
Thank you so much Dawn! What an amazing comment :-) I started playing when I was 4 and I just got into guitar a couple of years ago!
Fantastic cover, thankyou Ewan.
Love that song, we started a Tribute band for Lynyrd Skyward but it didn't work out.
Too many people.
Thanks 🙂
Moon gel and a new set of cymbals do miracles I see...;-))) Bravo Ewan. Come on Scotland,I love you!
Hell yeah man! I started playing this song recently and your cover is absolutely phenominal keep it up dude
Freebird is a 1 in a lifetime song that as a drummer i wouldnt $uck with but WELL DONE FELLOW FRIEND! AWESOME WORK. KEEP IT UP MAN!
Thanks a lot Nicole :-)
This kid doesnt have enough publicity
Thanks dude! Loving the support :-)
Lynyrd Skynyrd's FB page said-- Wow look at him go ! LS is
referencing you from this article, on Country Rebel countryrebel.com/blogs/videos/17-year-old-scottish-drummers-pounding-free-bird-solo-will-leave-you-awestruck?a=mr&var=LSOfficial-TeenDrumSolo
beadsandbraids wow that’s amazing!
This song brings back so many memories growing up with my Dad. He would always blast this when it came on the radio. It's also one of my favorite songs and I'm gonna attempt to learn it and play it as well as you have! You killed this cover my dude!
You have all the talent and timing but no panache. But I very much appreciate the skill you have
Found this on my recommended today and I'm just amazed at the talent you got bro.
Geeeeeeez I don’t even understand how you play everything SO FREAKING WELL
You take my breath away watching this luv luv luv
Superb playing ..can I ask what hats and sticks you use ..tks brother
Dude you killed it! Calm and composed, I love it!!!!
Woah, was not expecting that at the end, fantastic job!!!
Ohh!! Yes!!! Just beautiful...
Just seeing this video, but let me tell you, as a drummer myself (I’m sure you here that all the time as I do lol) I personally don’t like when someone plays a song and adds a lot of extra beats to different parts of song. That being said, what I do like is someone who plays a difficult song (which this absolutely is) and plays it note for note as you did! Phenomenal job! If I were trying out for the same band an/or gig as you, I’d probably not even show up! Lol
Sounds good and you are having fun. This vid made me smile, thank you.
Love this Ewen, I grew up with my mates blaring Lynyrd Skynyrd, this is my favorite track of theirs, great drumming my friend and what an honor having them recognise you on their Facebook page..! Yay!!
This song once played on my school bus and my friend said "Turn off the country music!!" I laughed so hard.
Your friend might have had coronavirus
hope he isn't your friend anymore
You should slap his face, mam!
Who said that man!? I would have hit his ass out with a cymbal 😂
Awesome Playing Man. I've been at it since 1977. You have a future in this. Let it keep you young.
You did an excellent job, that is one of the more difficult songs to master.
Wow.... this is a pretty cool drums cover of this great Lynyrd Skynyrd song....!!!
BIG LIKE for this performance Ewan...
Rock on...
Bert
Thanks a lot Bert! I love this song, it was really fun to play :-)
+ewanjohncowers WOW im really speachless after seeing this awesome drumcover.I like and enjoy your videos every time i see them more and more.Yeeah you trully feel the rythm. Keep on rocking John!
+Daniel Bradler Thanks Daniel, I'm glad you liked this one! Keep on rockin :-)
-Ewan
ewanjohncovers not for this dude
What hints would you have for the really fast part at around 7:25? Great drumming man!
It's all in the right hand! (If you're right handed). Notice my left hand is barely moving whereas my right hand is doing most of the work putting in the little accents. Other than that just practice :-) Thanks for watching Alex!
Duuuuuuuuuude!!!!!! You killed the game homie!!
Blew me away Ewan !! what can I say but Perfect, Artimus Pyle is proud of you !
I am seeing them April 29 @ Jesters Live in Ormond Beach, Fl.
Cheers,
Gunner.
+Gunner Tierney Thanks Gunner! You are so lucky! Let me know how it goes :-)
+ewanjohncovers I am still catching up on all you & your dads videos.... where can I find all your Drum, cymbal, hardware and ect.... info ! please help lol, I have to know.
Thanks again Gunner. P.S. My dad lives in Leigh, Lancs. !! (i am half Yankee and English) :)
Ewan...3 words...Keep It Up! Great work! Loved it!
Thanks Brian!
man, that was amazing performance! thanks for uploading 👌
Solid. Super clean sounding kit too!
Great job bro!!! Woooooo 🤟
Great work! I gotta cover this in a month, and your video is sure going to make the study easier! Sometimes it’s hard for me to hear precisely what’s going on, so thanks for doing the hard work for me haha!!
Rock on 🤘
Perfect. Just perfect
+Mike Lawrence Wow thank you very much Mike :-)
I haven't a clue how I found this video but DAMN!!!! You make it look way to easy. Great job!
Fantastic!!!
I know this video is older, but hope you see this. First, phenomenal drumming! Although the song pics up, some probably don’t understand how difficult playing slower and keeping perfect time is! I began playing years ago and used AC/DC for that exact reason! Second, I’ve been going back and forth for over a year trying to decide on recording equipment. Yours sounds amazing! Would you share what mics, mixer, etc. you use or used for this video?
Thank you!!
Im doing the Free Bird solo with my friend for the school talent show. He will be guitarist and i will be percussionist so this video helps out greatly
Absolute drum ninja
AMAZZZZZZING!!!!! 🎉 BRAVO!!
I fucking love this song, and you played it BEAUTIFULLY
Awesome mate! Great to see old school rock living on through a young talent like yourself.
Thanks a lot Steve! I've loved this song for as long as I can remember :-)
Super cool. Congratulations !!!!
Thanks a lot Victor! This is an awesome song to drum to :-)
The Best solo! Congratulation 🤟🏼🇧🇷 Brazil
7:20 - 7:50 is my favorite part
awesome master
You rocked dude.
Master drummer master art
Absolutely brilliant 👏
You are killing it. Not sure if I like this one better than Dire Straights Sultans Live Alchemy?
Dude insane! Hats off mate!! 👏👏
amazing song, well played!!
You rock man!!!
Great to see another Scot with so much talent, will be 'sharing' a few more of your covers, Ewan ;)
Awesome Malcolm! Thank you very much :-)
Great Job! Great song to play drums to. I will be adding drums to a vocal cover I did on this. Keep up the Great work!
Thanks a lot Raymond! Good luck with the cover :-)
Killer work on that snare
+Michael Medves Thanks man!
Respect 🤟, super clean and decent. Good work!!!
I ❤ this allways 🔥
Wow, this is perfection!
Thanks Denise!
You rocked that great job 👏
Outstanding
+TheMooch255 Thanks :D
Love it! Great Cover, Great Quality, Great Sound, Great Albums on the Wall... Great Attitude. Rock on brother!
Thank you for your great comment. :-)
Wow, this is surprisingly easier than I thought it was lol. Nice playing bro👊
Super-talented young man! I was 16 when this song came out -- you nailed it!
AWESOME!!!!! LOVE THIS!!!!!
Grat Skill Ewan. I like playing along with you.
Great job man
Can I get permission to use your drums in my Free Bird cover? Without the song in the background?
Awesome, man!
Can you play Crossroads from Lynyrd Skynyrd as well?
I wish I can do drums too... your cover is great love it...❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Perfection! Really loved it
Fantastic, Good job man.
Man I really like your style . Your videos are very helpful. Heck of a drum player bud🤘
Stunning ❤️
Wow...just...wow ! Awesome Video Dude !
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it :-)
awesome dude
Fantastic drumming, and you have LS attention as well, cant be bad, this is my next song for learning now, be nice to do this half as good as you man. take care
Awesome 🤙
Excellent job. What Video software did you use?
Thanks Joe! I use Adobe Premiere.
Just perfect, thank you!!!
Well done. I sincerely hope you're still actively playing. You obviously love it!
nicely played!
Omg your kit sounds soooo nice 😍
Amazing video !