Opeth - "The Grand Conjuration" Drum Cover - Brian Medeiros

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  • Опубликовано: 4 май 2015
  • Here's my drum cover of "The Grand Conjuration" by Opeth!
    I also did a collaboration video for this song with the incredibly talented Joshua Voiles that you should check out here - • The Grand Conjuration ...
    Connect with me on Instagram - @brian_medeiros
    Huge thanks to Randy Beasterfield with Beast Recordings for recording my drums and for doing the video. www.beastrecordings.com/
    Thanks for checking it out!
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Комментарии • 197

  • @PJBonoVox
    @PJBonoVox 8 лет назад +41

    Fucking brilliant. Tight as hell and you can feel the energy through the screen. Loved it!

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  8 лет назад

      +Phil Underhill That's so kind, thank you so much!

    • @PJBonoVox
      @PJBonoVox 8 лет назад +1

      +Brian Medeiros Can also tell that you enjoy playing that song :)

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  8 лет назад +1

      +Phil Underhill It's definitely a fun challenge! It's pretty long with some tricky parts, so it was a joy to learn and perform!

  • @ShlomiKiraly
    @ShlomiKiraly 8 лет назад +37

    A lot has been said here about your awesome playing. Nothing's been said about the recording/mixing though - great job there :)

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  8 лет назад +8

      +Shlomi Kiraly Thank you so much! I can't take credit for that though haha That's my good buddy, Randy Beasterfield's work.

    • @AveryAce2
      @AveryAce2 4 года назад +3

      I agree, those cymbals sound crispyyy and the drum levels over the music is on point

  • @dylanculver1701
    @dylanculver1701 4 года назад +9

    2:05 that stick flip was so cool

  • @rasaecnai
    @rasaecnai 6 лет назад +6

    watching these amazing covers makes me realize just how fucking rad opeth is

  • @TheFbiFilesRepeat
    @TheFbiFilesRepeat 3 года назад +3

    That smile at 5:32 is so me when listening to opeth. Otherworldly

  • @ejk425
    @ejk425 8 лет назад +17

    Awesome drummer. Great posture and style. Badass

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  8 лет назад +1

      That's an awesome compliment, thank you!

  • @jerkerhallqvist8386
    @jerkerhallqvist8386 3 года назад +2

    Lol 5 years late I find this. Absolutely awesome playing. You deserve more views. 👍

  • @carlishepherd6278
    @carlishepherd6278 6 лет назад +2

    Holy shit. I wish I could like this 45 times.

  • @FilloOzzy
    @FilloOzzy 6 лет назад +28

    Jake Gyllenhaal playing prog death on drums?!?
    Just kidding, absolutely fantastic cover!! :)

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  6 лет назад +5

      Haha I get that sometimes, and I just don't see it 🤷🏻‍♂️ Thanks though!

    • @TheFbiFilesRepeat
      @TheFbiFilesRepeat Год назад

      I see it aswell

  • @giancarlotuccio9170
    @giancarlotuccio9170 2 года назад

    absolutely perfect

  • @Biglover29
    @Biglover29 6 лет назад +3

    Sweet cover! I love that scream at 5:30; I like to listen to it when I'm pissed off sometimes. lol

  • @RuwanRathnayake
    @RuwanRathnayake 3 года назад

    This is spot on!! ❤️

  • @ggriff
    @ggriff 4 года назад +4

    I don’t comment on RUclips videos, but I’m trying to learn this song and I cannot say enough good things about this cover. I’m probably half the listens. So tight, so clean, so much fucking style. I love it. You make me keep trying. Rock on man!

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  4 года назад

      My apologies for the delayed response, Graham! This is awesome, that means so much! One of the best metal albums, and my favorite song from Opeth. Let me know if I can help in any way!

  • @garrettcollins699
    @garrettcollins699 8 лет назад +4

    Holy shit, this is amazing! Everything is so clean and on time, and the ride sounds so crisp. You rock man, keep posting!

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  8 лет назад

      +Garrett Collins Thanks so much, man! I definitely want to get more videos out and have some cool stuff in the works!

  • @erkjan
    @erkjan 6 лет назад +2

    love it! great cover!

  • @hhansen599
    @hhansen599 3 года назад +1

    Beautifully done. Beautiful kit

  • @mitchell0hamlin3
    @mitchell0hamlin3 6 лет назад +8

    Damn, Ryan Gosling a beast on drums.

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  6 лет назад +3

      Haha I get that sometimes, but I just don't see it. Thank you!

  • @fernandazamoraclavero6292
    @fernandazamoraclavero6292 9 лет назад +2

    Wow, just amazing! Congratulations! Nice man

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  8 лет назад

      +Fernanda Zamora Thank you so very much!

  • @pugmonzzz
    @pugmonzzz 7 лет назад +1

    Sick playing and gorgeous set up. Everything sounds amazing

  • @duv1982
    @duv1982 Год назад +1

    That was fantastic! Technique, posture, timing, groove...... 10/10. Thanks for sharing. 👏👏🤘👍

  • @AsisSamsuhang
    @AsisSamsuhang 8 лет назад +1

    Very good timing and strong hits. The snare hits and hi-hat hit are fucking sweet!

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  8 лет назад

      +Asis Samsuhang That's a very nice compliment, thank you!

  • @danieljw1985
    @danieljw1985 4 года назад +1

    You make it look so effortless man! unreal!

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  4 года назад +1

      Thanks so much! It was a tough challenge, I should sit down and see if I can still do it haha

  • @VinceMetuz
    @VinceMetuz 6 лет назад +1

    Excellent!

  • @theyescapedtheweightofdarkness
    @theyescapedtheweightofdarkness 2 года назад

    Legend 👏

  • @TokeyTheBear_AOE
    @TokeyTheBear_AOE Год назад +1

    I have listened to this over the album version weekly for 7 years now. So crisp but such a relaxed style. Love it.

  • @arnabshahriar
    @arnabshahriar Год назад +1

    Awesome... I love the way you played... !

  • @tatimetal2436
    @tatimetal2436 9 лет назад +1

    awesome job !!!!

  • @hiqmadmad5185
    @hiqmadmad5185 9 месяцев назад +1

    I'm from Malaysia...I heard your playing is very compact,tight and the sound system is really powerful....you make it like easy to play Opeth songs...and the drum very beutifull....you get my respect bro....sorry my english not so good enough

  • @matycee
    @matycee 4 года назад +1

    gorgeous ride sound... great job

  • @roloduarte3100
    @roloduarte3100 Год назад +1

    Awesome cover, thanks to you I learned the ending.

  • @lunahemera6387
    @lunahemera6387 8 лет назад +1

    That was a joy to watch :) I loved those drumstick twirls! You're a very good drummer!

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  8 лет назад

      +Luna Hemera Thank you so much, Luna!!

  • @14jopo14
    @14jopo14 9 лет назад +1

    Amazing song and amazing drummer!

  • @carloscalventesaedin3521
    @carloscalventesaedin3521 3 года назад +1

    This is soo good, man. Cumprimentos!

  • @gammaraycube
    @gammaraycube 7 лет назад +1

    awesomeeee...wish i could play this level.......maybe one day !!! brilliant !!!

  • @candidartmohit
    @candidartmohit 10 месяцев назад +1

    The best drum cover ever. I can't have enough of it. 😍
    Today found your uninterrupted drum cover, I'm glad. However, I have been watching the drum + guitar (with your buddy) on the other channel since long.😃

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  2 месяца назад

      Josh is the man, thanks for checking it out!

  • @babayaga5039
    @babayaga5039 6 лет назад +1

    Wow... You're amazing. This video deserves much more views.

  • @daveholmes8745
    @daveholmes8745 7 лет назад +6

    Martin Lopez would be proud! Two thumbs up! Rock on brother!

  • @different2261
    @different2261 2 года назад

    very very very nice cover, very very very nice kit

  • @williambrewer9746
    @williambrewer9746 4 года назад +1

    Awesome drumming. Love your stuff

  • @rich7290
    @rich7290 5 лет назад +1

    Que feeling fantástico!!!
    Melhor viver que já vi dessa música.. mandou bem demais!!!!

  • @ericstern7878
    @ericstern7878 8 лет назад +1

    so well done

  • @jesperhallberg6687
    @jesperhallberg6687 6 лет назад +1

    Amazing cover 😊 really good and your drums sound great 😀😀

  • @its_dimski
    @its_dimski 9 лет назад +1

    Stellar performance! You nailed it bud!

  • @Daddy53751
    @Daddy53751 6 лет назад +1

    Very nicely done young man, bravo!

  • @parth3075
    @parth3075 8 лет назад +1

    Here, I just saw something so immaculate and exquisite that I have not seen in much time! One day I wish to grow a great drummer just like you. There's a lot to learn! I hope you grow and your channel grows more and more! Well done man. Peace

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  8 лет назад

      +Parth Takkar Thank you SO much, that is really nice to hear! Just keep at it everyday!

  • @LucasJT27
    @LucasJT27 2 года назад

    Awsome cover man

  • @Ash33_
    @Ash33_ 8 лет назад +1

    Good stuff man, perfect timing

  • @shawankaran6172
    @shawankaran6172 7 лет назад +1

    Wow..BRiliant...

  • @jagwant
    @jagwant 8 лет назад +1

    Great cover man! To the point! Greetings from India!

  • @tobiastk5391
    @tobiastk5391 6 лет назад +1

    Damn
    Great drumming!
    Love your kit!

  • @skaterdu90
    @skaterdu90 8 лет назад +5

    5:30 in his head : "Man that stick throw is gonna look sooooo badass in the video !"
    6:36 ""This part is too easy I can definitely do a few more to make it looks like i'm not even giving a fuck !"
    Very solid cover by the way ! I'm glad i saw this before i die !

    • @justinmatthews2860
      @justinmatthews2860 7 лет назад +1

      at 5:30 I know that smile. It's an involuntary pure bliss smile. He is having a soul orgasm, and the smile is the climax. I doubt it was fueled by ego as you're theory might suggest. Inner happiness not outer doucheyness GREAT COVER !!

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  4 года назад

      @@justinmatthews2860 Hahahaha exactly! Thank you! Just here to play drums and have a good time :)

  • @BehindTheKitOfficial
    @BehindTheKitOfficial 5 лет назад +1

    I forgot you made this video! Such a good cover of such a good song! DELICIOUS

  • @nickgivent3157
    @nickgivent3157 6 лет назад +1

    Wow. Badass.

  • @maciejbrzezinski7561
    @maciejbrzezinski7561 Год назад +1

    Great job man!!!

  • @bondlesbuddy7878
    @bondlesbuddy7878 3 года назад +2

    I've just started learning this song as a way to take my drumming to the next level, this is my guide for how to do it properly. HH and splash part is tricky AF.

  • @JoePlaysDrums
    @JoePlaysDrums 2 года назад

    Great job dude

  • @Iknamothep
    @Iknamothep 8 лет назад +1

    Bravo.

  • @BENABONZO
    @BENABONZO 6 лет назад

    Awesome cover, well done! Also, your kit sounds fucking amazing.

  • @Gotaar
    @Gotaar 7 лет назад +1

    Awesome cover man !!!

  • @limited2all
    @limited2all 9 лет назад +1

    I just discovered your channel and seeing this video, I just had to say something.. You sir, are very talented! I really like how you express yourself both relaxed and technical. Great cover \m/ Greetings from DK

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  9 лет назад

      all2limited That's really nice to hear, thank you!

  • @altaybayr
    @altaybayr 8 лет назад +17

    How long did it take you to play the hi-hat - splash part. Starts at 1:25

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  8 лет назад +11

      Haha quite a while! That section, and when it repeats later in the song, were tricky to get close to what he does.

  • @hernindio99
    @hernindio99 3 года назад +1

    You are amazing

  • @DiaboloBasket9999
    @DiaboloBasket9999 8 лет назад +1

    very sharp 👌👌

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  8 лет назад

      +Louis Thomas Dion Thank you so much, Louis!

  • @ID31ful
    @ID31ful 9 лет назад +1

    nice man !!

  • @jonathondeve9963
    @jonathondeve9963 2 года назад

    Still one of my favorite drummers around. 🤙🤘🤘

  • @rh3774
    @rh3774 7 лет назад +6

    Who are the 3 jackasses that gave this a thumbs-down???
    Excellent job covering a very difficult song!

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  7 лет назад

      Haha thanks so much! It was super tricky, and certainly not flawless, but it was a great challenge :)

  • @brianfer123
    @brianfer123 8 лет назад +1

    you're great man.... you should really have more views and suscriptors.... keep on rocking man

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  8 лет назад

      +brianfer123 Thanks so much for checking it out, man! That's very nice of you!

  • @IzhakIb
    @IzhakIb 9 лет назад +1

    Too sick!

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  9 лет назад

      IzhakIbDrums Thanks so much, man!!

    • @IzhakIb
      @IzhakIb 9 лет назад +1

      No worries dude! Hope to see more man! \m/\m/

  • @centralscrutinizer7849
    @centralscrutinizer7849 6 лет назад +1

    That was spöt on. Sehr gut!!

  • @clerivaneviana5492
    @clerivaneviana5492 2 года назад

    Nice performance

  • @draugsvoll01
    @draugsvoll01 2 месяца назад

    Damn that was fucking smooth

  • @brennankoch8604
    @brennankoch8604 5 лет назад

    Holy shit that’s insane

  • @padovanfabio
    @padovanfabio 4 года назад +1

    😊🥰

  • @relentless.7638
    @relentless.7638 6 лет назад +1

    footwork and HH control is fantastic. leaned a lot from you man. even when kick tempo doubles you maintain equal kick strength. very similar footwork to one of my favorites Gene Hoglan. keep it up.

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  4 года назад

      Gene Hoglan is effing amazing! I haven't done a whole lot with speed when it comes to double bass, so this was one hell of a good challenge haha Thank you!

  • @DreadfulDrummer
    @DreadfulDrummer 9 лет назад +1

    Exemplary! Ooo, yeah.

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  9 лет назад

      ***** Thank you so much!

    • @DreadfulDrummer
      @DreadfulDrummer 9 лет назад +1

      No, thank you! You're helping me learn this song. Haha
      I'm also having a go at Harlequin Forest, cos it got nice grooove.

  • @farytri670
    @farytri670 Год назад +1

    I dunno if Ryan Gosling can play drum 😱. Kidding man 😁. Great job! 😍

  • @Smoking_Rhino
    @Smoking_Rhino 2 года назад

    Fuck yea!

  • @dissonantSkies
    @dissonantSkies 8 лет назад +1

    dude, fucking solid

  • @Conundrummer1
    @Conundrummer1 Год назад

    Fantastic playing! Are you by any chance playing left foot lead on the double bass?

  • @matthewharrington5526
    @matthewharrington5526 7 лет назад

    Awesome drumming!! What kind of pedals do you use? I'm thinking I want to switch from dw 5000s to something Tama...

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  7 лет назад

      In this video I'm using the Tama Speed Cobras. They're great! I switched to the DW MDD Direct drives, but wasn't really loving the direct drive feel, so I'm back to these.

  • @paketed88
    @paketed88 2 года назад

    Чел хорош

  • @UglySeventy8
    @UglySeventy8 7 лет назад +1

    Boss

  • @iguanarain4347
    @iguanarain4347 8 лет назад +2

    Great cover dude, in the future though I'd personally use less jump cuts haha

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  8 лет назад

      +IguanaRain Thank you for that! Fewer jump cuts is a good call ;)

  • @Felicastillor
    @Felicastillor 8 лет назад +2

    Great sound, man! Greetings from Chile!

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  8 лет назад

      I really appreciate that, man!

    • @matinx64
      @matinx64 5 лет назад

      Buena ql, te las mandaste

  • @aminghaemian6103
    @aminghaemian6103 6 лет назад +1

    5:58 is SO BAD ASS :X

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  4 года назад

      Thanks, Amin! Fav part of the song 💪

  • @byutizzous5538
    @byutizzous5538 8 лет назад +4

    can someone tell me why ryan gosling is playing drums ?

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  8 лет назад

      +cumber crawl Haha weird, I had a random guy on a plane tell me I looked like Ryan Gosling too. I don't see it. Crazy.

  • @RandomGuy12562
    @RandomGuy12562 5 лет назад +1

    amazing job! I noticed that you have a black mat between the snare drum and the mic. Any reason why you placed it like that?

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  4 года назад

      Sorry for the looooooong delay in replying 😅It's just to help isolate sound bleed, I believe...

  • @basscom77
    @basscom77 7 лет назад

    On the fucking money!

  • @cereneyupoglu404
    @cereneyupoglu404 6 лет назад +4

    I can't believe I found this in 2018...

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  4 года назад

      I can't believe I'm so bad at replying to comments 😅 Thanks so much for checking it out!

  • @Drums4Life762
    @Drums4Life762 8 лет назад

    Damn dude you're good!

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  8 лет назад

      +Todd Daniel Thank you, that's very kind!

    • @Drums4Life762
      @Drums4Life762 8 лет назад

      pleaase do more opeth lopez is my fav drummer!

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  8 лет назад +1

      I definitely need to get more videos on here, of all varieties, but more Opeth is definitely on the list!

  • @SiddhiShahofficial
    @SiddhiShahofficial 7 лет назад +1

  • @MetalDoraemon6
    @MetalDoraemon6 3 года назад

    at sec 13 whats the time signature?

  • @ibeavan
    @ibeavan 5 лет назад

    Great Cover ...im not sure why you got thumbs down ...but gotta love the Haters...lol .... great job

  • @flametellme6475
    @flametellme6475 9 лет назад +1

    Great job!!
    Could you tell me what snare and splash cymbals you used in this video??

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  8 лет назад

      +TELLME FLAME Thank you! It's my DW Collector's 7x13 maple snare, with the outer ply being their Exotic Rainbow. Definitely one of my favorites! The splashes (from left to right) are the Zildjian Oriental 9", Zildjian K Custom Dark 8", and for this video, I used a Sabian Mike Portnoy Max Splash 11" on my right side.

    • @flametellme6475
      @flametellme6475 8 лет назад +1

      +Brian Medeiros Thank you kindly:)
      And yet, your snare's sound is too sweet...👏

  • @gummixx6885
    @gummixx6885 4 года назад

    played this video timesynced with the song spotity on an expensive stereo system played loud, fuck it was a good time

  • @aminghaemian6103
    @aminghaemian6103 6 лет назад +1

    NICE MY FRIEND WELLDONE

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  6 лет назад +1

      Thank you!

    • @aminghaemian6103
      @aminghaemian6103 6 лет назад +1

      this song is one of my Favorites you did it well , Keep going pls , btw can you play Drum cover of The Funeral Portrait ? it's from 2001 Black water album of opeth

  • @TheLivirus
    @TheLivirus 2 года назад

    There are some percussion in the back I don't see you play. Sounds like bongo drums. I guess difficult to do in parallel.

  • @alexmsampayo
    @alexmsampayo 8 лет назад +1

    That China!!

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  8 лет назад +1

      +Alejandro Batakers I know, right?! I love my K Hybrid. Zildjian is the way to go!

  • @RealJohi
    @RealJohi 9 лет назад

    Jeez what size is that snare

    • @medeirosbrian
      @medeirosbrian  9 лет назад

      JohiHndz It's a 7" x 13"! That's my favorite size.

  • @sikomaten8107
    @sikomaten8107 4 года назад +1

    Witchcraft 🎩