Essentially this guy displays the difference between knowing the right notes and actually understand what you are meaning to play. Not only did callen play the right notes but he understands what the song is about, the energy one should have whilst playing it and the vibe of the band. Fucking flawless.
100% this. It's so disappointing when people are technically perfect but completely fail to transmit any form of emotion in their covers. This guy clearly doesn't have this problem, he's living the shit out of the song as he's playing it.
He doesn't just play the song. He is in the music and that's passed right on to the way he drums. And always nice to see a fellow ginger rock out like this ;)
I’ve seen BP perform this with various drummers since Matt Tong left, including Sarah Jones. Although I think SJ did a good job and I’m a fan of her ability, I think this might be the closest recreation of the original. This guy nails the fills, is right in the pocket, and is fluid on the hi hat throughout. Just my opinion for what it’s worth.
So please enlighten me: why aren't YOU the new drummer for Bloc Party? They missed out big time by not letting you join! I've watched your clips over and over again and they simply never get less amazing.. Great job, don't ever stop because that is a great skill you've got there!!
@@patrickwhipple3097 Bloc Party has never been "flashy". Even nowadays, they are very introverted. Kele doesn't like interviews, Russel doesn't talk, ever.
@@marb1317 Lol even Matt wasn't all that flashy and still isn't flashy in Algiers. Obviously Matt's playing was flashy but his stage presence and personality weren't
This was my goal for drumming for so long. I finally cracked it thanks to this video and now use it as a warm up before sessions. Big thanks to this super awesome drummer for giving me the inspiration to achieve a dream 👍
I've watched this dozens of times and every time it's better and better. You are unbelievable and make me love this band more and more and make me a love you as an artist more and more
Wow! I remember when this song first came out. I was in college. It was a huge hit. That BP drummer was pretty good on that first album. Great job on the cover!
not only are you one of the best drummers i've viewed whos putting up covers, but your selection of tunes are also amazing. PROPS and i mean that haha LEGEND!
cool man.. this is a really innnovative band... i always liked them ever since i heard one of their songs on my Playstation 2 snowboarding game years ago... SSX 2 i think it was had a bloc party song and a song by We are Scientiests another cool indy rock band.
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Essentially this guy displays the difference between knowing the right notes and actually understand what you are meaning to play. Not only did callen play the right notes but he understands what the song is about, the energy one should have whilst playing it and the vibe of the band. Fucking flawless.
100% this.
It's so disappointing when people are technically perfect but completely fail to transmit any form of emotion in their covers. This guy clearly doesn't have this problem, he's living the shit out of the song as he's playing it.
Same...i bought a drum kit with 13 years...never visited a drum school...just learning by doing...
I’ve been watching this for 10 years 😂 never gets old. I love it!!!!
Still 🔥💯
Ahah same... i keep coming back
Just discovered this and I guess I will be coming back as well!
Jerez what playback setting you got it on?
Old is Gold
Killed it, buried it, placed flowers on it then shit on it. Amazing job man.
ahahahahahahahhahahaha
That's oddly specific.
He doesn't just play the song. He is in the music and that's passed right on to the way he drums. And always nice to see a fellow ginger rock out like this ;)
Gingers rule!
he played it so well. had fun to it also.
Crazy I’ve been watching this for over a decade. This cover is not only the best Bloc Party cover but the best drum cover on RUclips. Gets me so amped
This ginger does have soul
lilly g oh shit I remember that vid
You re right Eric ;)
Best drummer on RUclips
I’ve been watching this for 13 years 😂 never gets old. I love it!!!!
Dude every cover you do is 100% perfect. You are ridiculously good drummer.
I’ve seen BP perform this with various drummers since Matt Tong left, including Sarah Jones. Although I think SJ did a good job and I’m a fan of her ability, I think this might be the closest recreation of the original. This guy nails the fills, is right in the pocket, and is fluid on the hi hat throughout. Just my opinion for what it’s worth.
i feel like when i see people cover it, its all about the passion and energy you really give it if you want it to be good
its a little bit in front of the pocket tbh, listen to the guitars.. its a hard song tho, he did an awesome job
I must have watched this video over 20 times over the last 10 years - matt tongs original is genius - but Cal knocks it out the park
EXACTLY ITS INSANE
So please enlighten me: why aren't YOU the new drummer for Bloc Party? They missed out big time by not letting you join! I've watched your clips over and over again and they simply never get less amazing.. Great job, don't ever stop because that is a great skill you've got there!!
You gotta be flashy to be in a band unfortunately
@@patrickwhipple3097 wrong band m8.
What
@@patrickwhipple3097 Bloc Party has never been "flashy". Even nowadays, they are very introverted. Kele doesn't like interviews, Russel doesn't talk, ever.
@@marb1317 Lol even Matt wasn't all that flashy and still isn't flashy in Algiers. Obviously Matt's playing was flashy but his stage presence and personality weren't
Flawless, I love how he stands up at the end cause he knows he nailed it.
The fills starting at 2:18 are just pure perfection😍
This drum cover is still on top of the pile!
The song is a masterpiece from Bloc Party, and you're playing the drums with perfection!!
Never noticed how the drum on this music is fire, and this guy just killed it :o
The ginger force is strong in this one.
Good you are!
Matt Tong is one of the greatest drummer's I've ever seen live. You totally did this justice
I’ve always listened to this song thinking the timing sounded so insane and then I just watched this and omggggg this is so amazing
That is honestly the best hi hat I have ever heard
I don't know what's better - your drum-skills or your plain terrific taste of music.
This by far has got to be the most perfect drum cover of any song that I’ve have ever heard.
When he just walked off like a G, I lost my shit lol. Good stuff
The best drum cover of this song on YT, period. I am not even a drummer, but your composure and timing are inspiring
This was my goal for drumming for so long. I finally cracked it thanks to this video and now use it as a warm up before sessions. Big thanks to this super awesome drummer for giving me the inspiration to achieve a dream 👍
Thats awesome
what a plug
He absolutely kills this song
discovered ur channel 10 years late :(
or was it just in time?
BlackHelix I like that
12 years later :'(
You nailed it and that takes some doing. Brilliant work. Respect.
Crushed it my guy!!
I like the way you drum man!!!
a lot of work and listening to find out " what they do and how they do! "
awsome!
You have the BEST taste in music :) Bloc Party are my favourite, too! You did them MASSIVE justice in this cover!!!
¡El chefsito también toca la bataca! Drum-attuille!!!
Chefsito era la rata :l
Nice work Holmes!!!
i keep coming back each year because ur one beast of a drummer lol
just makes me want to get a plane and jam all these songs with u, spot on
That was seriously amazing - imagine Matt Tong having to play that as part of a gig with all the other amazing tracksa - pure genius
Mr. Tong would be proud.
Well i heard he quit the band, sarah jones came up replace his spot
Akmal Lutfi ew fuck her matt tong is better then lousie and sarah
DUDE YOU ROCK!!! right of the bat with your intesity i rocked the whole way through!!! FRICKEN AMAZING!!!
I love the energy you have. Especially by the end, when you just get up and walk off.
man u ruleee!!! AND i dont tell this thing's many times! Congrats!
Bloc Party rocks just like all of your awesome drum covers!
I've watched this dozens of times and every time it's better and better. You are unbelievable and make me love this band more and more and make me a love you as an artist more and more
First cover I came across and peaked … awesome
wow, I didn't know what to think at first...totally caught me off guard kid, keep it up, your awesome
Flawless! Absolutely brilliant! Well done!
You do us fellow gingers proud. Joking, i'm not ginger. But after watching you, i wish i was.
11 years later...here i am still watching this amazing cover 👍👍👍👍
Breathtaking bro no mistakes at all !
You're a human drum machine!! Nice job chief!!
this is sheer brilliance ..those drums are bending to your will ..
this kid keeps popping up when I search drum covers. you done good kid...you done good...
I agree... your drumming so real and amazing. And not only that... you have the best taste in music. I thought I was the only one... Great Work!
Amazing, great job
I like you! Awesome Cover Keep it up ! ! Youre the best drummer I ever seen!
Savage cover and great style, it's fun to look at.
You’re the boss men I’m proud of your work regards from Mexico
You made it look easy, great cover
The way that got my heart racing!! Great job!!
Who the hell disliked this?? Awesome job.
Its been 12 years, wonder where the dude is now. With that energy hopefully drummer at a famous band!
Great work man! You nailed it!
YOU'RE INCREDIBLE! THIS IS HECTIC!!
man this is great. note for note. yo you helped me learn what I was doing wrong. great song mate. cheers!!!
I am smiling all throughout while watching this! I love you!
congrats !!! you're an awesome drummer :)... great cover !!
I am impressed with anyone who can make it through this song, and you were among the best I've seen at that, even. Well done.
you are ace, i wish you were the drummer in my band. very well done!
You prove, that a good drummer doesnt need a thousand cymbals and shit, awesome dude!
absolutely sweet drummer! big ratings!
Best Indie drummer on the whole of RUclips.
That's an amazing cover.. sorry, a PERFECT COVER!
Great job!! 5/5
Awesome just absolutely amazing
dude, you are amazing!
seriously, its hard to find people giving their soul away (or acting like you did so) like you just did.
Nice job.
awwwwwwweeeeeesssssoooooommmmmmeeeennnnnneeeeeesssss!!! my ears have listened to heaven!
Thats just made my day. Respect. 💪🏼
I cant believe how good is this guy ! Im youre fan men
man this is grat.! I love this drum cover and cousins from vampire weekend, good job
That was the best drum cover I have seen out of all the drum covers I have seen. The ending is great how you walked away like nothing happened haha
love your music taste! It's like you've covered my whole ipod haha.
Wow! I remember when this song first came out. I was in college. It was a huge hit. That BP drummer was pretty good on that first album. Great job on the cover!
not only are you one of the best drummers i've viewed whos putting up covers, but your selection of tunes are also amazing. PROPS and i mean that haha LEGEND!
BRUTALITY... !!!!
I love the drums on this song,
Great Job!!!
GREETINGS FROM MÉXICO DUDE!
absolutly brilliant, liked that you played Bloc Party, one of my favs as well.
Like your style, 5 stars!
whenever i learn a cover i always use your videos as a reference! you keep it tight and play exactly the way the song goes, so its really cool!
holy shiet, dat style :OOO
Flawless...
man 100 percent perfect played. even got the tricky part on the chorus with the snare
very clean, perfect timing!!
keep on!
loving all your bloc party covers, awesome band. nice work
nice taste in music dude, and sweeeet covers!
dude, holy shit. Good stuff, super technical song and you straight killed it. Amazing
Great job, great song, great band! Keep it going mate :)
hahahah dat moongel wobbling on the floor tom made this video! great playing, dude! you are awesome!
This is so awesome!
You have some awesome drumming skills
your covers are always simply perfect!
absolutely flawless, you're incredible!!
cool man.. this is a really innnovative band... i always liked them ever since i heard one of their songs on my Playstation 2 snowboarding game years ago... SSX 2 i think it was had a bloc party song and a song by We are Scientiests another cool indy rock band.
You have talent, you obviously work hard and I hope you do well. It's a great drumming song.
I also like your hair.
crazzzyyy skill...well done!
you remind me of the character of ratatouille
Braulio Alvarez huh your right
Linguini ☝️
He never a good drummer..that rat on his head are..
@@CoolShot906 haha
He reminds me more of the ginger guy from hotel transilvania
You killed it man, bad ass ! Keep up the good work