I normally hate the majority of improvisation when drummers do covers but I always respect yours for some reason. Id say this is about 92% completely faithful and 8% improvised. And I know this album inside out, back to front times (falling into) infinity. Loved the Finally Free improv!
@Josh Steffen I was just browsing some of your older vids and when I saw this one... Holy SHIT. From the extra or dotted bass drum note in Fatal Tragedy (which alot of people seem to think is an accident) to the finale in Finally Free -- never seen anyone come close to this level. Just hard to believe only 38k views on this when there are so many shit covers out there. This is the best DT cover on the tube -- and I've seen nearly all of them. Thanks bro! Also, INFOMETAL rulez!!!!
Dang dude....of all the best drummers in the world your name should be in that list. What can't you do. Thanks for posting your vids I really enjoy watching em.....
Wow, masterful cover and fantastic collection of snippets for the medley from a masterwork album! Well done and very impressive on the Finally Free finale :) Thank you!
Hey Josh, a little while ago i asked you if being 32 years old is too late to learn drums... You gave me a big confidence push when you didn't shoot down my wish, Thank man. I have my 1st lesson on Wednesday night and i'm super stoked. I chose to comment on this vid, because i'm seeing Dream Theater live in April, Brisbane - Australia. Thanks again man.
I dont know what's better in this video...the playing is exquisite, the concept how you put it together is also really well done like always and the sound is on some parts like the original. I think the best part was still the picture of your doggo at the beginning :)
This album alone is DT's legacy to modern prog rock/metal scene. So I find it odd (most) people only know Dance of Eternity and that's cause of its infamous complexity. Go check the rest of the album, you lot. It has a great story to tell.
I love these videos. I'm not that good at drumming (I have been drumming since I was 6, now I'm 10) but, I really like watching these mash ups or medlys. They give a lot of motivation to me.
No shit, my 4yo and I were watching this and he asks “Why does he have socks on?” And he couldn’t understand why I was laughing so hard 🤣 I had to stop myself from saying “Because fuck Sockfael” lol
@@giuliano8031 he hasn’t josh is a cover artist. I’m not putting him down as he is one of the greatest cover artists I have ever seen. My point is creating these parts were much harder than listening then duplicating.
I might be mistakening but it sounds like doublestroke rolls on the hi-hat for dance of eternity. But other then that. Love your channel, the Lars Stuff is hillarious!!
Dude josh, you should cover some killswitch stuff or all that remains! I love your style bro and your take their popular stuff would epic! Thanks for the kickass videos! Keep drumming bro
First.
I AM FIRST,I HATE YOU😢😢😂😂
Damnit, ya beat all of us to it 😂
😂😂
Hey Josh, have you ever thought of doing some Death covers (e.g. Scavenger of Human Sorrow, Lack of Comprehension, Flattening of Emotions, etc.)?
Barbuta Helmet Personally I’d love to hear some heavier stuff too, I.E meshuggah
´dance of the eternity and others´
these drumming are the reason why I started to love Portnoy
Same here. Scenes was my first dt experience. Blew my mind but the vocals made me feel like i was being fingered unwillingly.
@@joshsteffen Best use of "description" I've ever came/come across online.
@@joshsteffen yeah James Labrie doesn't have the best voice out there...
Man James is unfairly dissed
I normally hate the majority of improvisation when drummers do covers but I always respect yours for some reason. Id say this is about 92% completely faithful and 8% improvised. And I know this album inside out, back to front times (falling into) infinity. Loved the Finally Free improv!
Glad to hear. I kinda borrow from the live scenes for some of the improv too. I usually feel the same way.
I think you should Metallica with Mike Portnoy style.
And then dream theater with lars style
This needs to happen!
Damn there's so many possibilities
@@radiofriendlyunitshifter5980 I think he has done a Dream Theater song Lars style with "Metropoils Part 1".
oppermanfitness, so basically: better than Metallica?
4:19 Mike channeling his inner Lars.
Best drummer on RUclips. Period.
That’s a bold statement but I’m inclined to agree with you.
There’s a LOT of talent on RUclips. Josh stands out among the best.
He's definitely getting there!! Been awesome to see him hone his craft!!
4:31 You look like me when I see hot girl heheheh.
Me when a foxy lady comes up 15:13
@Josh Steffen I was just browsing some of your older vids and when I saw this one... Holy SHIT. From the extra or dotted bass drum note in Fatal Tragedy (which alot of people seem to think is an accident) to the finale in Finally Free -- never seen anyone come close to this level. Just hard to believe only 38k views on this when there are so many shit covers out there. This is the best DT cover on the tube -- and I've seen nearly all of them. Thanks bro! Also, INFOMETAL rulez!!!!
Thanks!
Dang dude....of all the best drummers in the world your name should be in that list. What can't you do. Thanks for posting your vids I really enjoy watching em.....
Thanks!
And this is why I donate money each month. This was so good Josh!!! Love to see you do some stuff from A7X The Stage.
Thank you sir. I did creating god.
Josh Steffen what about some other stuff from the Stage?
That album is full of killer tracks
Dude. Seriously. Like dude. Speechless.
Good Lord that was filthy. Nice work man!!
Probably one of your Greatest work! A top class drummer.
much better than MM..he really does play drums with that MP groove and feel ..you brought back some nostalgia, thanks bro👍
best dt album
great sound and great technique!
bass drum sounds delicious!
And another Masterpiece From Josh was born
I live this fucking drum sound and the chill yet accurate approach of playing!
You probably have one of the best sounds of all my favorite youtube drummers. Thanks for all the great music!
Wow, masterful cover and fantastic collection of snippets for the medley from a masterwork album! Well done and very impressive on the Finally Free finale :) Thank you!
Dude...You are, by far, the best "amateur" drummer I ever saw on YT!!!
this album is as close we will ever be to , a perfect album.
I was really hoping you'd have the Finally Free ending and you absolutely killed it 🤘🏻
Gotta have it
I think that was one of the most incredible videos I’ve ever watched…
5:14 "Night." - James Labrie, 1999
If you think about it, there are certain parts in all the songs from Metropolis pt. 2 including Metropolis pt. 1 that all join in Dance of Eternity.
Finally free ending 16:18
Amazingly done! Finally free drum part had to be there. That was a good treat at the end. Thoroughly enjoyed it
Great album and great cover
Mike it's phenomenal drummer and You did great job at covering him.
Portnoy,never an easy choice,much less a medley. Kick ass brother. Got that new kit sounding like Buttah. Enjoy,you earned it!
Hey Josh, a little while ago i asked you if being 32 years old is too late to learn drums... You gave me a big confidence push when you didn't shoot down my wish, Thank man. I have my 1st lesson on Wednesday night and i'm super stoked. I chose to comment on this vid, because i'm seeing Dream Theater live in April, Brisbane - Australia. Thanks again man.
Excellent! You're already a step ahead of me, I never took lessons.
R e a l l y n i c e
The Dance of Eternity parts were my favorite ♡
Awesome performance!
🤘🤘 You rock Josh! This video is amazing. Congrats. Have a great weekend.🤘🤘
GAWD DAYUM! Massive Respect man!! great job!
Incredible man!! Absolute beast mode!! 👍👍
I'm not even half way through yet. This is rapturous.
+Josh Steffen Once again - you should get an Oscar for your medleys 😁👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👌🏼
I wonder if DT knows that you exist. They should better do!
marcus21121 Mike Portnoy does!
Needs just a beard and more spitting.
É fantástico ver alguém tão íntimo assim com o instrumento. Parabéns Josh Steffen! Brasil/Sepultura/Metallica🇧🇷
Heck yeah dude!!! Great job as always! Keep up the good work!
I dont know what's better in this video...the playing is exquisite, the concept how you put it together is also really well done like always and the sound is on some parts like the original.
I think the best part was still the picture of your doggo at the beginning :)
Brutal drum cover Josh congratulation 🤘from spain
EPIC ENDING with Finally Free
One of the best albums ever
This album alone is DT's legacy to modern prog rock/metal scene. So I find it odd (most) people only know Dance of Eternity and that's cause of its infamous complexity. Go check the rest of the album, you lot. It has a great story to tell.
This must be the greatest video on RUclips
This made my year.
You just completely blew my mind! Congrats 🎉
Killin it J.S. good job
Killing it as always Josh.
That was awesome man! Well done
Clean execution
so fucking nice! man, im realy love this video and drum sounds and your timeing
Amazing. Hail from Brazil
"'Effin' BRILLIANT! Love the little insert of Lars! Lol!
I love these videos. I'm not that good at drumming (I have been drumming since I was 6, now I'm 10) but, I really like watching these mash ups or medlys. They give a lot of motivation to me.
No shit, my 4yo and I were watching this and he asks “Why does he have socks on?” And he couldn’t understand why I was laughing so hard 🤣
I had to stop myself from saying “Because fuck Sockfael” lol
Great!respect!thumbs up!from KK Sabah,Malaysia🇲🇾🤘🏼🤘🏼🇲🇾👊🤘🏼
this is outstanding
Fuck yeah, now that's some good stuff.
Scene from a greatest medley ever
4:18 the jelly fish stare! Awesome work, dude!!
5:14
I'm speechless, you're such an amazing drummer,awesome man, keep it up!!! it must have taken years haahah
NAILED the part starting from 13:58!! Fucking badass Josh.
fockin insane m8, some incredible parts!
Masterpiece. Congrats josh
Good cover Josh, your videos are very good, greetings from Brazil.
Nice drum set
Perfect! My dream is to at least play one song of DT like this
Why portnoy if we have josh
I'd have Josh before mangini
Somebody has to write the material, not just duplicate it.
@@portnoyrules65 But he is able to write material, even Portnoy like material.
@@giuliano8031 he hasn’t josh is a cover artist. I’m not putting him down as he is one of the greatest cover artists I have ever seen. My point is creating these parts were much harder than listening then duplicating.
@@king-manu2758 you realize mangini is one of the best drummers alive right?
awesome Josh, you're the best
That cutaway to Lars' face kinda scared me lol
I might be mistakening but it sounds like doublestroke rolls on the hi-hat for dance of eternity. But other then that. Love your channel, the Lars Stuff is hillarious!!
Hey Josh!! Im from Argentina.. could you do Dont talk to strangers from Dio tutorial... Thanks, you re great drummer
Great job Bro you are amazing drummer lml
You should go for the DT's drummer audition back on those days.
Awesome brooooo
Your new kit is sounding well good, mate 🤘
BEASTMODE
8:45 that fill broooooo!!!!
Fucking incredible 👌
Dude josh, you should cover some killswitch stuff or all that remains! I love your style bro and your take their popular stuff would epic! Thanks for the kickass videos! Keep drumming bro
Love it
SFAM is my favorite DT album & you absolutely killed it! Well done!
Now, how about a Lars version? 😆
THIS
IS
AWESOME!
Scenes from a eternity
Would love to see you cover some Devildriver maybe “Ripped apart” or anything off of “The Fury of our maker’s hand”
Phantom drum master progressive & thrash meta.
Happy birthday josh🎃🖤🎉🎁🎈
;)
This is awesome!
Paitently waiting for your cover of all our life by slipknot! I know your gonna skill it!!
uhuuuuu whta a drummer, much better tahn Mangini !!! yeah from Brazil ! you fucking rock
Masterpiece!!!
Never clicked so fast on a notification that came three hours late.
Dude, just fuckin killed it