Cobus - Avenged Sevenfold - Almost Easy (Drum Cover)
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Avenged Sevenfold - Almost Easy
from their self-titled 2007 release
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This cover was recorded between 30 August 2010 and 1 September 2010 as part of The Fuego Series, released early 2011. NO drum replacement or triggering was done in this series, what you hear is just a mixed version of a 100% acoustically produced track.
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Any day I get to whip out the heel-toe is a GOOD day. The reason I don't overlay the FootCam as much anymore, is because it feels like people have seen it, and you know how I do it.. so it doesn't make sense to keep showing it :)
We recorded this song almost at the very end of the session, mostly because I was scared of it.. I had rehearsed it a few times before, but it's such an incredibly tiring and intense drumming part that I couldn't help but avoid it until the end :) SO much fun to play, though.
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AUDIO Recorded and Engineered by Iago Pico
at Pousada Son Studios, Santiago De Compostela, Spain
Mixed and mastered by Cobus Potgieter
in his old bedroom, Humansdorp, South Africa. Dats wassup.
VIDEO Directed by
Cobus Potgieter
Jairo Iglesias (representing Pixel Films)
Director of Photography
Caamaño Castro
Camera Operators
Daniel Viqueira
Catalina Candocia
Jairo Iglesias
Intro Logo Graphics
Kyle Lucas | SMG AFRICA
All syncing, editing, grading and post production by
Cobus Potgieter
Shot with a RED ONE and EOS 5D & 7D's.
Special Thanks To:
Lucía C. Pan
Xacio Rodríguez
Mikel Fuentes
Sara Horta
Sadilsa Galicia
Michel Sult
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What up from 2023 Cobus 👋🏼
If you liked this video: I just uploaded a video where I learn an A7X video from the latest album! If you're keen, watch it here: ruclips.net/video/ZVf0dSUJIrY/видео.html
nice brooh
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I love the faces drummers make when they are really into the song
garrett Lanctot And we love making the faces.
Yeah we love it
I'm drummer as well. I make faces sometimes lel
+garrett Lanctot and guitarists love making faces back lol
Silenc9
this was so satisfying to watch after a long day. I think drummers must be the most stress-free people in the world because they get to take out their frustrations on musical instruments to the tune of their favourite song
This is extremely true
Facts man, playing is therapy to me
The frustration is not making enough money though 😂
@@LuchoPiastrimost people's frustration cost them money instead of making it
I just like how calm The Rev was when he was recording this song (thanks for the likes 😊)
@that guy the Rev inside Cobuses DNA Or Soul 😂😂😂😂 Ronaldo staff
Sooo damn cool he was. That attitude with just a single take!
He looks up at the camera and smiles at the most complex parts lmao
The Rev was an angel
@@drummerboyarnold3174 noicencool
that grin when he nails that first fill..... it's then that he knows he's in the pocket
One of the easiest part of this song. Every non-drummer always making a commotion out of it 😂
@@tuukkahalttunen2046 So when can we expect to see your video since it's so easy?
@@YTPNoob Uhm... what? Was that the point here? Merely stated the fact that it's not an especially difficult part of the song.
0:34 that fill is so damn good
The revs double ride fill is legendary. This motherf***** nailed it
I love those ride paradiddles. The Rev was one helluva drummer. GREAT COVER.
Nothing is better than getting a broken drum set for your birthday. You just can't beat it!
Badummtss
No "Badummtss" sadly... the drum set is broken... T_T
Jooax110 snare bass and crash still work. But the crash is missing a chunk so its more like badummtschaaischioooo
I'm sorry, sir... But I have bad news for you... The drum set: it didnt make it... Sorry for your loss, not even the crash survived! #helpMaxStolz2016 1 like = 1 drumset
I've been watching cobus for years and if there is anything he has taught me it's that it's not about what you've got its how you use it, as I understand it (and my knowledge is rusty on this) he started in a church or audience hall of some sort with cameras and mics stacked up I've been playing for 5 years and I find new sounds with every one of my dusty crap ass drums xD side note this video is awesome
Wow! 6 years ago, I was into my freshman year of high school when The Rev passed away 😞
GeneCARRASCA I was in kindergarten 😔
Duuude pleae don't talk about it... :'(
(I was in primary school)
Nelle! VW whats Primary school
Dude I wasn't even in school
Ethan OB 1st through 2nd grade. Well for me it was at least
The thing I like most about Cobus is that he makes everything he covers look so incredible easy (no pun intended).. Nice flow in his moves and he looks cool doing it! I like drummers with a stagepresent and I dont mind the flaws they have technically.. anyway, cobus man, keep up the work!
I can't even imagine a better cover for this song.. Every time I watch one of your videos I wish it never ends.. If there were a thousand thumbs up's , I'd click 'em all
why is everyone hating on Arn, I've seen them live and he's fucking amazing no he's not the rev but no one will be we've got that into all of our heads, but Arin is a good replacement he's good live fits in with the band and is an amazing drummer cut his some fucking slack, 99% of these people hating couldn't even do a tenth of what Arin so don't hate on him. rant over :)
someone once said arin sucks at a concert. Shadows yells "Hey arin you suck" Arien then shreds and shadows turns and says "you can't do that"
Joseph Mondragon exactly, most people who said he's shit couldn't even begin to do what he does
I think arin is a very good drummer i know the Rev was better but arin is good to foREVer avenged sevenfold
Joe Miller Arin basically is a good as the rev, he plays EVERY SINGLE ONE of the songs the rev played, THE EXACT SAME WAY, except the Rev was better at soloing.
Josh Miller true yea but i prefer the drumming jimmy came up with, i find the drumming on the new sevenfold album no match for for example the city of evil drumming
Every Cobus Avenged cover I am literally brought to tears. He brings The Rev back to life. Thanks Cobus.You should have been the next A7X drummer.
This was my favorite cover for 10 years. Watching that 10 years later. Crazy.
The way he does this cover is amazing, it feels as if he felt the song the way it should be.
I think we can all agree that Cobus' drumming is exceptional (as usual) but can we please appreciate how epic the cinematography is in this series, particularly, how perfect 3:20-3:29 is?
Most of his "covers" are not covers, like his other cover of Afterlife, he even states in the info that 90% of the song is improv, he likes having a good time, and he makes these songs his own in a unique way. He is a fantastic drummer, and if he was being paid to do a true cover, i bet he would, but since its for fun, and for his enjoyment he does his own thing.
2024 anyone?
Hello😂
Hahaha
Yah
Yah
Hooh aing yeh nempo oge
he is insane...he is insane
wil dan hey hey hey
Auk auk auj
nah, it's almost easy.
Ha ha ha ha
I feel insane every single time
I'm asked to compromise
'Cause I'm afraid and stuck in my ways
And that's the way it stays
So how long did I expect
Love to outweigh ignorance?
By that look on your face
I may have forced the scale to tip
I'm not insane, I'm not insane
I'm not insane, I'm not, not insane
(I'm not)
Come back to me, it's almost easy
(Set it off)
Come back again, it's almost easy
Shame pulses through my heart
From the things I've done to you
It's hard to face but the fact remains
That this is nothing new
I left you bound and tied
With suicidal memories
Selfish beneath the skin
But deep inside I'm not insane
I'm not insane, I'm not insane
I'm not insane, I'm not, not insane
(I'm not)
Come back to me, it's almost easy
(Set it off)
Come back again, it's almost easy
(You learned your lesson)
Come back to me, it's almost easy
(It's still your fault)
Come back again, it's almost easy
Now that I've lost you, it kills me to say
(Hurts to say)
I've tried to hold on as you've slowly slipped away
I'm losing the fight, I've treated you so wrong
Now let me make it right
(Make it all right)
I'm not insane, I'm not insane
I'm not insane, I'm not, not insane
(I'm not)
Come back to me, it's almost easy
(Set it off)
Come back again, it's almost easy
(You learned your lesson)
Come back to me, it's almost easy
(It's still your fault)
Come back again, it's almost easy
Why your not world known is hard to understand. Wonderful drummer!
he is world known......
tha Priesta Well, that depends on the world Scott lives in...
I've not talked to a drummer in the past few years who hasn't heard of this guy. He's still young and still going up though!
All the drummers I know, know about Cobus..but that's probably because I live in South Africa x)
like the name "Bernard" search for "Bernard Skills" and click on the first soccer/football page you see (NO FUCKING ARGUMENT ABOUT SOCCER/FOOTBALL)
Different kit, different cymbals, different country, different recording grounds, different year, same Cobus hairstyle
u made it look too easy. not almost easy @_@
Ha! Very punny
no plz.....
Knightgalia pun city
alistair paul amin bad pun pls stop lmao
alistair paul amin it’s easy
I know nothing about drums other than the fact that I love the way it sounds but this has to be the fourth video from this guy I have watched today.
2019! this cover NEVER will get old
3:58 Oh my God, that heel-toe technique was epic.
2:29 also
SUPER!!!! SUPER!!!!
Kevin Believe damn right it’s super
Almost 10 years and still my favorite cover from Cobus
He is really talented guy. And he loves A7X. I hope we can see Cobus with A7X while they are jamming on the stage :D
That was awesome! The Rev would've been proud.
Jimmy the rev is an authentic genius
Yes he did, that was his signature technique that he used over many different songs and was special to him and him only.
He may not of made that TECHNIQUE, but he certainly did invite the fill and make it his own.
BRUH the was the best performance ive seen in weeks. you have a high potential KEEP IT UP
The Rev is proud of u💪
Certainly "almost easy" to play this song with drums... :D
Ba dum tiss
Z1ng1s "baddum tiss"
It's 2020,I'm revisiting cos even after almost 9 years,I found nothing better.
0:33 - his smile 's like hes saying "damn Im good"
Am I the only one that came here for the first 40 seconds?
Eli S if by the first 40 seconds you mean “the double ride thing” then yes 😂😂
Yep. I wanted to see him pull it off as well and he nailed it
Yup that's why I came
Me too
dat time when u fail to nail it.. and this dude did it well.. always having muscle spasm on my leg
tons of energy.
I don't understand how anyone could dislike this video. His performance is spot on and the production value of the video is beautiful. The only explanation I can think of is that someone personally doesn't like Cobus, or they don't like A7X - which should have no bearing because the video is a display of someone's technical ability and acts as an educational tool. Either that or someone just wanted to see a negative review on a flawless performance just for kicks. Regardless, Cobus is one of the most impressive and entertaining drummers around today.
OMG DUDE!! you put that rip end of the video! omg :'( didnt see that before :( RIP rev :( fucking heart :'(
He did that in memory of Rev I assume. He should be the next drummer for A7x. That'll put A7x higher than they already are. Like the days when Bat Country was the thing everyone loved.
2024 Anyone? I know ill be back here next year
Yup
Sounds like the Rev is playing the drums. The double ride is so sick in that song and you nailed it
Requesting a bat country remake since now you got the double peds.
He did it go check it out
Cobus should be the next A7X drummer
Cobus is definitely good but is he capable of helping write A7X material? I thought he was mostly a jazz-fusion guy, also, people might treat him like how they treated Arin, with hate and for no reason which wouldn't really be fair to him. I sometimes feel he should go for it but other times I feel he should worry just about his band and where they're at.
+DkS398 The Jazz Fusion twist worked well for Megadeth, and especially considering how dry their last album was some jazzy influence could be considered welcome, maybe even bringing them back to that twisted sorta vibe of the City Of Evil/Self Titled eras.
Plus, considering he makes the songs and beats his own with ease, i don't think he'd have much issue fitting in with the guys, so long as they (and the fans) don't make it too difficult.
+DkS398 the reason why people hated arin was coz of the revs death and i do find it unfair as well
+Avenged Rider Cobus drums for Ventura Lights.
+Avenged Rider he'd need a lot of tattoos first lol
God, he plays the fuck outta those drums.
The originality and they way he takes an awesome song and makes more awesome and unique to himself. well done
love that fill at 0:33
Riccardo Graziani "double ride"
I like what he did on the 4:00 mark. Accented doubles? Dunno but it sounded superb
But is Good! 😂😂👏🏻
+Philip Weinstein He plays it with doubles instead of singles
heel toe technique dude 👌🏼
so hard with left foot lol i hate it
well, practice makes perfect :P
you sir are a beast, very well done brother
I remember watching him when I was still in highschool (2011/2012), and now (2021) yt recommended this to me 👌🏻🔥
How is this guy not in some kick ass metal band touring the world playing to thousands? Stuff the tutorials bro join an International touring act :)
Because he's not doing anything special in metal drumming. There are thousands who can easily play this. If he looks so great is because of the quality of the production and recording.
***** There may be thousands that can play it. But considering there are billions that CAN'T play it makes your comment sound ridiculously stupid...
There are not billions of good metal bands, so my comment is plenty of sense and respect, not as yours.
***** He definitely isn't doing anything insane or revolutionary--but he's very very solid and that counts for a lot. I think he could play with some big acts no problem.
***** Followers of Cobus know that this specific Drum Cover Series was specifically meant to be minimalistic. Meaning, he wanted to show that he had the ability to make drum covers that remained true to the original drum tracking with minimal variation / creativity. Sometimes, a musician needs to show restraint. All of his other series are completely different. If you watch any of the other series, you will see that he is indeed "special." He is a self taught drum that has all the right qualities. He's technical, he has great timing, but most of all, he's passionate. He loves playing and he enjoys himself. So yes, he should be in a kick ass band touring the world right now. Instead, he landed a job at Drum Channel and moved from South Africa to California where he gets to work along side Terry Bozzio educating musicians around the world and spreading the craft he is so passionate about. If you ask me, he's doing pretty damn good for himself.
I wonder how many times he hit his finger on his snare by having it that high
3:30 love that bit
This is awesome dude! Great post!
glad to see there is someone who can play this song legit like The Rev :)
nailed it
plz do nightmare it would be so awsome
Epic final !! RESPECT !
i came here for the double ride drum technique
Dude….dude….that’s all I can say. I still play this song on Rock Band on the PS3 daily (2021)
You killed it bro!!!!
3:30 there cymbals!!!
That double kick at 4:00!
Jesus, those rolls....
Justin Crawford I know, you could fill a bakery with all of them
Music these Days haha that is so funny good pun😂
Man I used to binge watch Cobus when I was like 12, I miss these videos
I think he showed us a lot of what he's capable but now it's time to get serious to make it to the next level.
Do something from Tool, Rush, even Sting's "Seven Days", anything that is more complicated than 4\4.
dream theater, gojira would also be great
Cobus plays what he believes sounds good, not what he believes is challenge and thinks he needs to live up to the expectation. He's recognized for his ability to improvise and I honestly believe improve the rhythmic aspect (drums specifically of course) of songs. Its one of the reasons I actually like listening to his Tik Tok cover for example. And with songs by Rush, Tool and Sting, sometimes its best to leave it as it is. Sometimes its hard to add to a song with so little room for additions, and some songs are best to be left alone when 'less is more' takes effects if you know what I mean.
ofc you have a valid point there, but it would be nice seeing him taking his drumming to a new level. His vids are great, ive been watching them for a long time, but still, improving/expanding should be the goal of every musician ^^
Hotshot2414 YYZ would be a good song to cover in my opinion. The drum solos could be massively edited to his own will.
Hotshot2414 - Yes, some songs may be difficult to alter and I give you that, but there are also countless songs that are way more challenging than a7x and by covering them he could show us something more. Otherwise among professionals, read it again: professionals, he'll stay a decent\good drummer but nothing more. Give one reason, apart from covering popular song, why I should watch him instead of Donati (first one in my mind, pick your favourite).
your really awesome man.
amazing bro
The rev is octopus ,the way he playing drums is so chill
1:23 Ghost playing the snare? Hm🤔
What...? Open your eyes 😂
Hmm suspicious lol
But still good 😂🤔
Its His left hand
he's playing along to the original so you can hear the original fills he's just playing something different that was originally played.
hade pisan maneh
Bener pisan lah mang, eta teh tatangga urang
Nice man
Damn...Every time I hear that double bass gallop at the end....it's the perfect tweak for that song...
why the hell are there so many dislikes ?? -.-
jealous!! :)
They're He makes this looks easy. While the song title is Almost Easy
2019 anyone?
MONKEY.D LUFFY 🙌🏽
🤟👌🔥
sup
i here holy crap this guy gud
@@deamonscar5952check out more of his videos ;)
Jimmy Rules!
Was totally listening to A7X the other day and was missing the Rev. The tribute at the end was so dope. This video brought quite a bit of happiness today.
It should be Cobus on stage with avenged not Arin
i found Arin more talented and way more energy
i have to disagree with you there
Connor Bowles I think even given the opportunity, Cobus wouldn't join them. He's a Christian, and A7X is definitely not a Christian group
EthanMayFilms Well Matt Sanders (the singer) is actually a Catholic Christian and he often goes to the church to pray, don't speak if you don't know the facts
EthanMayFilms and I don't think religion matters much in choosing a band or a new member
2018 anyone?
me
me ^_^
2019 here
Actually 2019
These covers make me want to learn how to play the drums. Cobus thank you for unleashing your talent on the internet
No one will ever be able to reach the standards of The Rev. All the drummers doing covers of avenged sevenfold are good, but no one can reach his level. Like who else thinks of doing cheeses on double bass lol
They has their own style and no one can beat the original
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Why Do I Want That Hair So Bad?
We all want it. It just goes without saying.
Cobus you literally have the most amazing avenged sevenfold covers you rock man
Still can't top the rev
Surpassed Jimmy by far.
This song's drum track seems almost easy to play. Almost
almost hypnotic the way you play drums
One of if not the best drum covers of all time
Always love coming back to this one, despite hating the way his snare is tuned.
I always loved this song for the lyrics, guitar solo and the DRUMS! Magnificent cover! You have incredible talent.
I wanna start playing the drums just because of you dude!! U are so freakin good!
Good heavens, that was amazing! Cobus is the best drum cover player I've ever seen.
Hey, Cobus, don't get shaken by those 1.1K jealous haters, they're totally WAY OFFBASE. I'm sure of that because I've recorded Mike Portnoy before, at least three times, with John Petrucci, and Jordan Rudess by himself twice. Your footwork was exemplary, and this cover was outstanding. 'Almost Easy' itself with that double ride part is a much more difficult heavy rock selection to perform than many people realize. Prior to running FOH live sound at major venues, recording, and eventually becoming an Audio Mastering Engineer, I was a double technology Masters graduate from MIT and accomplished keyboardist that hung around with many musicians from Berkley in the Boston area. When I got tired of the 'think tank' jobs in my late 20's, I joined a touring rock band on the road with nine keyboards thru an exclusive booking agent out of Chicago. THAT agency would have hired you in a heartbeat for a tribute band, or any traveling progressive, or heavy rock group. Your chops appear to be outstanding, and taking the time to learn such an intense tune such as THIS one says a LOT about the determination and drive of an individual. I've heard MANY of your covers, and they ALL reflect the same standard...EXCELLENCE! I'm retired now, but I sure as hell can still recognize and separate bullshit from real talent. I believe YOU'RE the real deal kid. Best of luck in wherever you end up with for a group. FalconEddy
2022 and this guy still a solidarity lad
One of my favourite drummers and covers of all time! You're a freaking legend man, keep it up!
I think you are the best drum cover in RUclips, especially for Metal songs
I always repeating this video and i don't get boring.Amazing video cobus!!
I love how much energy you put into you playing! it makes it so much more interesting to watch!!
2 year ago i'm watching this. now 2017. Amazing drummer.
Back at Jan 2019. Still love this cover
im in 2018 and still watching this cobus... damn this is sick im really when 2011 your cover drum begin
Dude. That's just as REV played it. Never missed a lick. AWESOME!