Top Secret Drum Corps - 17 Year Old Drummer Plays Alongside

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  • Опубликовано: 10 янв 2025

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  • @rogerdodger5415
    @rogerdodger5415 4 года назад +442

    I was in a drum and bugle corps when I was a kid... over 50 years ago now. That was WONDERFUL!!!
    It made me cry.
    Thanks 🙏

  • @rotflmaopmpqxyz
    @rotflmaopmpqxyz 5 лет назад +3377

    "and I am not a member of their snareline"... sounds like something a member of a group called "Top Secret Drum Corps" might say

    • @akiranakamura9334
      @akiranakamura9334 5 лет назад +10

      rotflmaopmpqxyz you’re so right

    • @WyattPetersen
      @WyattPetersen 5 лет назад +28

      rotflmaopmpqxyz he probably is, look at his sticks, drums and he is exactly on even when they don’t show it :)

    • @harryjefferson634
      @harryjefferson634 5 лет назад +2

      Ur an ass

    • @WyattPetersen
      @WyattPetersen 5 лет назад +5

      Logan Wolves I’m not criticizing. I’m in my Hs marching band. Im actually heading home for a competition they we won 1ST IN FINALS and 1ST IN OUR CLASS sooooooo... learn proper English btw

    • @xandreineoflorenda1739
      @xandreineoflorenda1739 5 лет назад

      I know right that was what I was about to say

  • @nico-oz8gw
    @nico-oz8gw 5 лет назад +2611

    Me at 9pm:
    I’m going to bed early this evening
    Me at 3am:
    I don’t even play the drums

  • @youfoundmeo7537
    @youfoundmeo7537 6 лет назад +3788

    Plot twist : he is the secret member of the secret corp

  • @RiceCake1512
    @RiceCake1512 6 лет назад +1746

    "I am not a member of their snareline."
    *WELL YOU GODDAMN SHOULD*

    • @DiamondAssaissan
      @DiamondAssaissan 5 лет назад +7

      thats the exact same sentence that went through my head and i wanted to see if anyone commented it first lol

    • @WyattPetersen
      @WyattPetersen 5 лет назад +2

      Epicore he might be look at his sticks, drum and is exactly on :)

    • @ChamberSix.
      @ChamberSix. 5 лет назад +1

      @@WyattPetersen Nah, he just copied it as well as he could

    • @rumikazbar8228
      @rumikazbar8228 5 лет назад

      Well it's a secret drum corps so maybe he is

    • @MichaelOKC
      @MichaelOKC 4 года назад

      Actually, he or anyone who was qualified could be, but you would have to first have to move to Basil Switzerland... 2nd, it's not a paid gig, they are all volunteers... Lastly.. you have to pass the Audition!

  • @miguelr2681
    @miguelr2681 6 лет назад +3738

    I’m a percussionist and thanks for lowering my self esteem by 99%....

    • @AtomousDrumsOfficial
      @AtomousDrumsOfficial  6 лет назад +216

      Why not 100%?

    • @bosh6604
      @bosh6604 6 лет назад +161

      I could easily do that without breaking a sweat...
      In my dreams of course

    • @sethgrant1214
      @sethgrant1214 6 лет назад +28

      I feel the same way lmao. Just put my snare skills to shame

    • @akaeliiite4760
      @akaeliiite4760 6 лет назад +2

      Help Me same

    • @stilllaughing3959
      @stilllaughing3959 5 лет назад +13

      I think it's inspirational and it's also a great training vid..In the vid of the secret drum corps the different angles from the cameras don't show us the routine but what the 17 year old doing it is also teaching snare drummers who are ready to move to that level..I really enjoyed this..

  • @professionalbiologist7108
    @professionalbiologist7108 5 лет назад +762

    Drumming is WAY harder than it looks, But, this kid makes them look a lot easier than it actually is.

    • @p1xt0_
      @p1xt0_ 5 лет назад +4

      Mint Kills
      "smh my head"
      shaking my head my head?

    • @stylesyt9652
      @stylesyt9652 5 лет назад

      Says by the proffesional biologist. LMAO

    • @jakesnussbuster3565
      @jakesnussbuster3565 5 лет назад

      @Mint Kills bruh moment

    • @menamanu
      @menamanu 4 года назад +1

      i mean tbh the only thing kinda impressive about the top secret corps is the choreogrophy, if you want real shit that takes a lot of skill to play look at top dci groups

    • @richardbeal5343
      @richardbeal5343 4 года назад +1

      What he was playing was hard but he also wasn’t marching

  • @419waywardkid5
    @419waywardkid5 6 лет назад +556

    I was watching with my friend and at the end I just hear her whisper “that’s hot”

    • @ragex-gaming9502
      @ragex-gaming9502 4 года назад +1

      My man you need to learn to drum like this if she said thats hot

    • @419waywardkid5
      @419waywardkid5 4 года назад +1

      RageX- Gaming
      I’m not into her nor am I a dude

  • @Ghost08100
    @Ghost08100 5 лет назад +79

    Holy crap this dude was 100% on cue every second un real ! Lot of time and passion gone into his training

    • @Coupydog
      @Coupydog 4 года назад +2

      Yes, even down to the head moves!!!

  • @cookiesw9270
    @cookiesw9270 5 лет назад +52

    This kid was like if they dont invite me ill invite myself

  • @BarbellThor
    @BarbellThor 5 лет назад +2577

    Somewhere, there’s an Asian 9-year-old doing this at double speed.

  • @tomsmith3321
    @tomsmith3321 6 лет назад +105

    Ive been playing for the past 40 years and I could never play a snare like you do, let alone keep up.....nice to see the next generation of young drummers...

  • @Shuriver
    @Shuriver 5 лет назад +43

    When you're one of the band but your bus left you, but you still wanna play anyways

  • @sakistudy
    @sakistudy 5 лет назад +398

    3:20 Me: should have been better if he also have led lamp on his drum.
    3:42 Me: HELL NO!!! HIS LED IS EVEN BETTER!!

    • @kuyebaseet6846
      @kuyebaseet6846 5 лет назад +1

      ⓛⓞⓛ

    • @503music6
      @503music6 4 года назад +1

      How the fuck did he get light up marching sticks

  • @krishnatenneti7757
    @krishnatenneti7757 5 лет назад +270

    This is cool but can you play seven nation army

  • @johnagyiri8362
    @johnagyiri8362 5 лет назад +40

    The three drums played simultaneously were enough, but then playing with glow in the dark *shades* . That's diabolical

  • @KarlDrumTech
    @KarlDrumTech 6 лет назад +605

    You should audition! Nice work :)

  • @joshboehnlein9656
    @joshboehnlein9656 5 лет назад +6

    Congratulations Young Man. You're the newest member of the Top Secret Drum Corp. Freaking ridiculous!!!@@ I couldn't do that in my DREAMS!!

  • @viktorag8724
    @viktorag8724 6 лет назад +366

    Damm i feel my hand begin to cramp just thinking of its me drumming
    You are to sick and im enjoying when you make a new upload👌

    • @CommentCorrector
      @CommentCorrector 6 лет назад

      Viktor AG it’s pretty easy stuff u just look good and stay clean

    • @ericaviera7484
      @ericaviera7484 6 лет назад

      Viktor AG dbd dial

  • @JBSacayanan
    @JBSacayanan 5 лет назад +182

    My mom would yell at me if I even hit the rim ONCE

  • @KingReaperOfficial
    @KingReaperOfficial 5 лет назад +9

    Coming from someone that was Lead drummer and drum major all throughout Middle and Highschool and owner of my own band Zolom. You did an outstanding job. Before I read the description, I thought you was in the drumline. Keep up the good work

  • @russellwalker9418
    @russellwalker9418 6 лет назад +3

    I am a 67yr old man from western Canada with an appreciation for the talent of this amazing 17 yr old young man. Keep it up and have fun. This is something worthwhile and constructive to do that brings joy to others. Thankyou young man. Thumbs up to you 👍🎵🎵🎵😅

  • @thetincan_man
    @thetincan_man 5 лет назад +21

    I was the drumline captain for two years at my high school and I can't do stick tricks while playing to save my life....or do any of the other stuff hes doing half as well as these dudes. Mad respect 👍

  • @timopkokko
    @timopkokko 3 года назад

    Again, I cannot understand why there are so many people who dislike this kind of talent! What is wrong with their brains?

  • @Bynasf
    @Bynasf 6 лет назад +835

    How did you learn this if it's top secret 🤔
    Also that last part was so cool

    • @trippyescobar2472
      @trippyescobar2472 5 лет назад +9

      U can also learn it just by listening to it

    • @nxt4150
      @nxt4150 5 лет назад +8

      @@trippyescobar2472 it was a joke, top secret drum Corp so how did he learn it

    • @hazem8331
      @hazem8331 5 лет назад +3

      Trippy Escobar wooosh

    • @meesvanhees9951
      @meesvanhees9951 5 лет назад

      The last part is cool but i can to, it's just the trick of listening (and maybe having a uncle that is in the M.I.B. drumcorms from Gilze Reijen, they do actually the same thing with some parts a bit different but this is much cooler i also like the fithing part also learnd that but that is not in this clip)

    • @MichaelOKC
      @MichaelOKC 4 года назад

      Also. Aside from the choreographed stick work which takes hours of practice, the rhythms are composed from standard drum rudiments. Like scales and chords for other instruments

  • @timopkokko
    @timopkokko 3 года назад +1

    To me, this is just wonderful. I watch it to relax my mind. So many times. Thank you.

  • @abbyrobison4749
    @abbyrobison4749 6 лет назад +44

    I'm in love with your content! Keep it up! You're an amazing drummer!!

  • @trumpetgirl1375
    @trumpetgirl1375 5 лет назад +2

    That was absolutely stunning!!! I’m not usually into perc stuff but this blew me away! Great job!

  • @sdpenguin2191
    @sdpenguin2191 4 года назад +3

    bro this is actually so good i’ve rewatched this like 29 times

  • @damiensden8869
    @damiensden8869 4 года назад +2

    Well done bro. On cue phenomenal job you should join there group you have heart and passion. Very cool light up show at the end.

  • @alaninnh
    @alaninnh 6 лет назад +5

    Wow!!!!! You've got it going man! You are truly blessed.

  • @ewanmayes6149
    @ewanmayes6149 5 лет назад +2

    Jeeeeeeeeez, I watched this live in 2012 and mate, you smashed it.

  • @devoneddings3530
    @devoneddings3530 5 лет назад +11

    i give him a 10/10! But it should be known that actually walking and coordinating while doing this routine is a different story. But still...give him props! Dude is great!!

  • @calebdobson601
    @calebdobson601 4 года назад +1

    Why did it take RUclips 2 years to show me this awesomeness?? Anyways see y’all in 8 years when it reunites us again...

  • @marloesv.o2775
    @marloesv.o2775 5 лет назад +3

    I am a 17 year old Dutch girl who also plays percussion and you are amazing !! 🤩👌🏽

  • @TheEternalMoonlight
    @TheEternalMoonlight 6 лет назад +2

    I'd feel like I was on top of the world if I had even half your talent! Amazing work dude!!!

  • @kuroko7383
    @kuroko7383 6 лет назад +170

    You did good ma boy

  • @Coupydog
    @Coupydog 5 лет назад +1

    Self-taught from watching their vids & never dropped a stck? Just awesome!!! 🙌🙌🙌👍👍👍

  • @jaybomb8371
    @jaybomb8371 6 лет назад +23

    I play instruments by ear too!!!! Can't read sheet music. Go for it young man. Awesome work.

    • @poopdealer4846
      @poopdealer4846 5 лет назад +3

      jay bomb sheet music isn’t that hard to read if you read the notes and practice them

    • @theredpillneo2296
      @theredpillneo2296 5 лет назад +3

      Curtis honestly if u can’t read sheet music ur lokey a sped

    • @s.sterling6685
      @s.sterling6685 4 года назад +1

      @@theredpillneo2296 hahahahahaaha

  • @upstatguy518
    @upstatguy518 5 лет назад +1

    It was great to hear the isolated notes of the drum line from you. Really amazing work

  • @GinTweety82
    @GinTweety82 4 года назад +3

    Fantastic! The only thing you’re missing is the hat! 💕💕💕💕Loved it!

  • @FerdinandDinopol
    @FerdinandDinopol 4 года назад +1

    Snare player here. You've actually give me a motivation to work harder in our passion. Thanks😎

  • @murrayc9615
    @murrayc9615 5 лет назад +7

    "The top secret drum corps"
    If there EVER was a truer definition of the word "oxymoron"

  • @daveybones13
    @daveybones13 6 лет назад +1

    I remember doing this same thing with a practice pad to all of Big8s cadences. Never had sheet music. Just jamming by ear. Well done

  • @ptw783
    @ptw783 5 лет назад +4

    I was fully unprepared for the lighted glasses and sticks 😂

  • @moniquechartrand7584
    @moniquechartrand7584 6 лет назад +1

    I played at a certain time of my life (Drum Corps) and I learned by ear also .. I know how many , weeks and months it takes to get to this level ...By the way, I'm jealous of your talent. You are amazing !!!

  • @benschwartzman9877
    @benschwartzman9877 6 лет назад +6

    Much improvement since last top secret video. Give your self some credit!

  • @Mom2twoboys22
    @Mom2twoboys22 4 года назад

    Mannn, whoever disliked this video is a SERIOUS HATER!! This video was excellent, for real!! Keep doing YOU young man and shut the HATERS DOWN!!!! Great job!!

  • @williambutler1955
    @williambutler1955 5 лет назад +4

    Great touch with the light up sticks. Your are hella dope man. I wanna see you do a mash up of some stuff. Or like a freestyle. Either way great work man. Salute 💪🏾✌🏿

  • @Darklord_mistress
    @Darklord_mistress 3 года назад

    I’m in Marching Band myself, and the uniforms look so cool. And, iI love it when the Snare Drum and Bass Drum glow up when the light go out on the field.

  • @luankermon6233
    @luankermon6233 5 лет назад +4

    saudações....moro no Brasil,e aqui onde moro eu toco em um pequena banda de desfile escolar,toco caixa de guerra,mas não temos aqui escolas que ensinem a tocar da mesma forma em que você toca..parabéns pois você toca muito. virei seu fã

  • @thrand6760
    @thrand6760 4 года назад

    I used to be in a snareline... we played loads of different shows, did all the parades and many people regarded us as the best in the area.... we even attempted to learn this piece by the TSDC... cheers for lowering my self esteem mate, because fucksake you nailed what we never could XD

  • @kyletruskie966
    @kyletruskie966 5 лет назад +14

    That was fuckin dope and I’m not even a band nerd. Good looks bro

  • @MrRMB1
    @MrRMB1 5 лет назад +2

    Great job man! I lived for snare drumming when I was your age. Loved it!

  • @americanspirit8932
    @americanspirit8932 6 лет назад +4

    GREAT JOB KEEP IT UP. FORMER MEMBER OF THE LONG ISLAND SUNRISES DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

  • @janisbrown1248
    @janisbrown1248 3 года назад

    I love listening to a drum corp. This kid is simply amazing!!!!

  • @a99fan17
    @a99fan17 5 лет назад +9

    I would love to see them in a classic battle in USA. Vers college schools

    • @a99fan17
      @a99fan17 5 лет назад

      Unt?

    • @a99fan17
      @a99fan17 5 лет назад

      University of North Texas has nothing on. Bethune-Cookman, University of North Carolina Central, Hampton, Howard, should I keep going LOL

  • @ethanririnui6196
    @ethanririnui6196 5 лет назад +1

    He stuffed up!! He didnt say the “TOP, TOP, TOP, TOP SECRET!!” Hahaha awesome work man. Practice makes perfect

  • @m.mestre9214
    @m.mestre9214 5 лет назад +9

    I’m honestly wondering if that drum corps group will reach out upon seeing this video. Probably not, but it’d be really cool.

  • @tomwilson7765
    @tomwilson7765 4 года назад +1

    Nice job, I used to kick it on the snare line back in high school, some of the best memories of my life! I started playing when I was in 6th grade and played through high school.
    I liked the ending with the glowing sticks and sunglasses 🤣🤘🤘👍

  • @tendy-d9316
    @tendy-d9316 6 лет назад +24

    I didn't think I was gonna be impressed, then I was...

  • @JLBREMER
    @JLBREMER 5 лет назад

    Awesome. This makes me miss marching band. It’s hard when you get out to not drum anymore. We didn’t haven’t social media or RUclips back then.

  • @adammasternak4088
    @adammasternak4088 5 лет назад +4

    I am a percussionist and..... just how. How!!!!!?????

  • @emmahale4987
    @emmahale4987 6 лет назад +2

    Love how much you put in to this and how you are doing it because you love it

  • @yachtboy6756
    @yachtboy6756 6 лет назад +54

    You should be hearing from DCI shortly

    • @gagemartin4681
      @gagemartin4681 6 лет назад +11

      Yacht Boy top secret doesn’t even COMPARE to the cleanliness and difficulty of Drum Corps. They might compare to a low level open class Corp or maybe even a DCA Corp

    • @michaelmiller7909
      @michaelmiller7909 5 лет назад +4

      Yeah, this is a joke compared to drum corps. I'd bet a large portion of the actual top secret line wouldn't make 5th bass.

    • @AtomousDrumsOfficial
      @AtomousDrumsOfficial  5 лет назад +4

      😂👌👏👏👏

    • @ronmargerumjr7137
      @ronmargerumjr7137 5 лет назад

      @Gage Martin.
      Being Fair to DCA as I marched DCA for 3 years, this performance was easy compared to what Drum Corps does. Yes, it was a good video and the end was cool too with the light. However, his drumming and performance does not begin to compare to a REAL DCI or DCA drum corps (any class)

    • @ladistar
      @ladistar 4 года назад

      Michael Miller lol dude these guys are just as good as the cadets or blue devils

  • @AlexanderPerez-oe1gu
    @AlexanderPerez-oe1gu 3 года назад

    Heck of a job! Well done! Brings me back to my old drum line days. Keep it up! U got chops kiddo

  • @mikeyui7543
    @mikeyui7543 5 лет назад +37

    This is why I wanted to play quads snare players are just getting out of this world

    • @quadology
      @quadology 4 года назад +1

      But quad players even more :)

  • @mart525252
    @mart525252 3 года назад

    You are just AMAZING ! Be proud of what you are, and what you will be.

  • @Coupydog
    @Coupydog 4 года назад +6

    Noting he even has the authentic sticks. Only "certain" people can get those 😏😜

  • @stevebonds4698
    @stevebonds4698 5 лет назад +1

    I enjoy this so much. I always wanted to be a drummer in school but was given the clarinet instead which I hated. I still to this day want to do a drum line. I think there is nothing greater to watch in a marching band then them Great job.

  • @Lynbeats
    @Lynbeats 5 лет назад +3

    SOMEONE please hire him for the drum core please!

  • @auurbjarnadottir6138
    @auurbjarnadottir6138 5 лет назад +2

    GR8 work! Amazing! You are so talented.

  • @ednosilva6151
    @ednosilva6151 6 лет назад +3

    Mano voce toca demais ..queria saber como conseguir essas partituras.. Parabéns

  • @ems324
    @ems324 5 лет назад

    WOW !!!! DAMN !!! That was absolutely amazing !!!! You didn't, literally, miss a beat. BRAVO !!!!!

  • @dylannichols2206
    @dylannichols2206 6 лет назад +8

    Try out for DCI!

    • @michaelmiller7909
      @michaelmiller7909 5 лет назад

      This is laughable compared to dci battery. They don't rate to polish the blue devil's rims.

    • @JamesThatcher
      @JamesThatcher 5 лет назад

      @@michaelmiller7909 I dunno TS and BD have worked together before... Granted everything TS does was done first by DCI

  • @Suka_Rain
    @Suka_Rain 5 лет назад

    I remember play the Blue devils Flams warm-up when I was in 4th grade, now i’m senior and I still love it❤️

  • @Decertator
    @Decertator 6 лет назад +51

    Pop, pop, pop. POP SECRET!

    • @AtomousDrumsOfficial
      @AtomousDrumsOfficial  6 лет назад +5

      Drop, Drop, Drop, DROP SECRET!

    • @Lala-kr8yt
      @Lala-kr8yt 6 лет назад +4

      Decertator es heisst top Secret😂🤓

    • @Decertator
      @Decertator 6 лет назад +1

      Lemonspray LH ja, ich wisse dass sie heißen Top Secret, aber ich scherze.

    • @hollawar1391
      @hollawar1391 6 лет назад

      Ohh Ihr seid deutsch! Ich wusste es nicht.
      Ich lerne deutsch aus Spanien :P

  • @VerbranntiChaib1
    @VerbranntiChaib1 6 лет назад +1

    I dips me lid in your general direction. You got the stuff it needs man. . Time to rise

  • @crreplogle
    @crreplogle 5 лет назад +10

    Not marching but more on top of the rhythm than about 1/3 of that corps

  • @carlwill5009
    @carlwill5009 3 года назад

    I can watch this kid all day he's so awesome he's got that thing down in his mind wow wow

  • @scsi2707
    @scsi2707 5 лет назад +5

    I noticed he is playing as center snare if you didn’t know.

  • @CNder77
    @CNder77 6 лет назад +1

    Wow that was incredible! Phenomenal job done, I enjoyed :) thanks for sharing

  • @deannt3
    @deannt3 6 лет назад +4

    Mind blown

  • @policeboy1288
    @policeboy1288 5 лет назад

    Every few months this video pops up in my recommended and I still watch it

  • @EanGoreham
    @EanGoreham 6 лет назад +3

    ok. thats epic

  • @fallbacklaughing
    @fallbacklaughing 6 лет назад +1

    Great job, not easy to master such complex groups performance and you nailed it!

  • @7pines77
    @7pines77 6 лет назад +3

    Great big 👍🏻

  • @blessedmomma3
    @blessedmomma3 5 лет назад

    I. Am. In. Awe.
    Watching and listening to this gave me goosebumps...good job is an understatment...this was AMAZING!!!

  • @war2slayer
    @war2slayer 6 лет назад +3

    damn good job .

    • @poliszslaw5499
      @poliszslaw5499 6 лет назад

      war2slayer I don't now how but I also got here from listening to Slayer

  • @The_McCabe
    @The_McCabe 5 лет назад

    I have no doubt in my mind, that the path you are forging will be very successful my dude. Thanks for sharing this with us.

  • @baliyahbandz3500
    @baliyahbandz3500 6 лет назад +9

    How long did it take you to learn this

    • @AtomousDrumsOfficial
      @AtomousDrumsOfficial  6 лет назад +6

      I sat down during spring break this year and chopped through it. So it took me roughly 5-8 days. I waited to post the video today, because exactly a year ago was when I uploaded my viral Top Secret video.

    • @lukerogers7126
      @lukerogers7126 6 лет назад +1

      @@AtomousDrumsOfficial 5 to 8 days?
      Ok, lemme get my glasses real quick

  • @MPrint67
    @MPrint67 5 лет назад

    Well above where I was when I was 17. Good job, obsession is the key. Stay that way and you’ll be on a line like this in the near future.

  • @ju.h_man
    @ju.h_man 6 лет назад +19

    Someone should get this Boi some really good drums...

    • @StucklnAWell
      @StucklnAWell 6 лет назад +2

      The drums he has are very expensive as it is.

    • @gabe_8997
      @gabe_8997 6 лет назад

      iLoganC yeah that practice pad is a really expensive drum

    • @davidk2628
      @davidk2628 6 лет назад

      @@gabe_8997um wut...

    • @gabe_8997
      @gabe_8997 6 лет назад

      David K exactly

  • @gabesuarez3474
    @gabesuarez3474 6 лет назад

    Yeaaaa that’s awesome!!! the diddles and sitck heights were excellent. The visuals were perfect!!!. You got the talents!!! Keep going dude.

  • @jonathanzaragoza634
    @jonathanzaragoza634 5 лет назад +4

    *U could tell this guy gets girls!*

  • @badamts5169
    @badamts5169 6 лет назад +1

    Wow man that was great!!!
    Keep on groovin dude !!!
    Cheers from austria

  • @edmgakuton2187
    @edmgakuton2187 6 лет назад +4

    グットブリーズ!

  • @charlizeg6831
    @charlizeg6831 6 лет назад

    Keep up the hard work, I've watched almost all your videos and all I can say is 'Woooowwwww' someday I hope I can be a great snare drummer like you, you inspire me to become better. Thank you for your awesome videos!

  • @drumming_hits6969
    @drumming_hits6969 5 лет назад +3

    😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳.................😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

  • @Hope4Mercy
    @Hope4Mercy 6 лет назад

    I. Have. Frickin'. GOOSEBUMPS!!! Absolutely amazing, young man!