EVERGREY - We are the North (Simen Sandnes Audition Video)

Here is my audition video I did for Evergrey's 'We are the North' from their new album "Theories of Emptiness".
I was only given the drumless version of the song and was told to make my own part. I had no idea how the original drums were or how they wanted anything. Hope you enjoy my version, but be sure to check out the original album version.
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[@jakezavala]

2:48 Apparently Jonas didn’t know what to do here too! 😂 Seriously, fucking incredible version! Now every time I hear the album version I’ll be slightly disappointed since I’ve heard what it COULD be! 🤘🏽

[@SimenSandnes]

Hahaha, this is top tier comment. Thanks buddy, Appreciate it ❤️

[@kentaurimies]

I was so happy they choose you to replace Jonas. This is good example that you and Jonas has actually quite similar technique and feeling. I'm really excited to see you live with Evergrey, has been followed your drumming since 2017🤘🏼🫶🏻

[@Echoes-]

Evergrey always have the best drummers, Hannes Van Dahl from Sabaton was also a beast first in Evergrey! 🤟

[@Tequila2ish]

Fantastic work!!!

[@wilksy2008]

Well that was fuckin' TASTY!! I love the fact you put some narration stuff in there, demonstrates honesty. Appreciate that dude! ✨

[@SimenSandnes]

Thank you buddy!!!! Appreciate it so much!

[@AMBRE9]

Awsome love Ur part man ❤

[@SimenSandnes]

Thank you so much!

[@renaultdidier1719]

Très belle prestation , c'est Excellent , longue route à toi avec the great Band Evergrey 🤘😉

[@LBandy]

No sticks broken, well done!

[@Naar0x]

Absolutely magnificent! Can't wait to see this played live

[@jazzman2189]

Your drumming is phenomenal. Power with finesse and tasty AF. The metal version of Vinnie Colaiuta, which is an unbelievable echelon!

[@TheClairVoyanT24]

@Simen Sandnes I just hope you don't leave "Temic". Your first album is spectacular and I would like to see the evolution of the group.

[@SimenSandnes]

I won't ❤ We are currently working hard on album 2 and have multipe shows and tours in the pipeline 🫶🫶🫶
Thank you for the kind words!

[@TheClairVoyanT24]

@@SimenSandnes Yeahhhh! 2nd album? Great news. Thank you for the answer. Ah ... your music arrived in Italy. I write from there. You can say you have fans in Italy too

[@yajairacastellanos1049]

👏 👏 👏 👏 🤘
Perfect!

[@peharoy1237]

You absolutely killed it Simen! Your drum part is insanely good, creative, and full of subtility, everything we could expect from a drummer of your caliber.

[@callcon100]

Class👊 cant wait to see you and evergrey live again🙏

[@jesusmontoyademadariaga]

I❤EVERGREY

[@necroplastful]

Great job Simen! You will do just fine filling in Jonas's shoes!

[@MiguelGarcia-oz7hs]

Just woooow!!!!! Amazing versión!!!

[@medvedmacko777]

Excellent! Great energy :)

[@drzeissler]

This is pure power and it's really well done, but jonas played the double-bass-parts on the refrain so tasteful and also in two different styles that go one in another...which was one of the best transitions...so elegant... I am sure you can play this the same way if you like....

[@basolfjeld]

Killing it! 🤘

[@SuperBlazeomatic]

Congrats on getting the gig you earned it!

[@thisissentimentalillness]

I love this, buddy. Fantastic ideas!

[@SimenSandnes]

Thank you buddy

[@octavianorojas]

See you in São Paulo!

[@ARTCOR_ANDREY]

🔥

[@365daysgone]

I think i prefer the drum beat in the intro here than the album version.

[@hugoleonardo148]

🤘🤘🤘

[@eekenulv]

see you at Pustervik!

[@eekenulv]

great!

[@espengrundetjern]

Knallbra 🍻