for those who never realized, at 5:55 Neil omits the 8th hi-hat note in the song (so you’ll hear 7 hi-hats with a pause on the 8th). this is extremely hard to pick up for unattuned ears and this guy nailed it. every cover I've seen on KZfaq has totally overlooked this detail. cheers for nailing the fine details bro!
@s.e.37654 жыл бұрын
@Shallex you dont need to play an instrument just pay attention ;D
@randyfurness24154 жыл бұрын
I heard that also . This is the only cover I have seen the musicianship that it takes to really nail it .
@flapjackson60774 жыл бұрын
I learned to play LaVilla without a double bass. Just a simple five piece set, and three fairly crappy cymbals, BUT developing a keen sense of timing to compensate for other shortcomings, I learned strange and new time signatures (5/4, 7/4, 9/8, 11/8) thanks to Rush. I could play 5:55 perfectly because it was a part I could learn without needing anything more than I had. Good catch!
@rich.wishes4 жыл бұрын
S. E. Instruments are easier to listen for. I personally think producers have the best ear because they can hear extremely minuscule things
@cyberrblue4 жыл бұрын
and again at 8:05
@billn69435 жыл бұрын
This is the best drum cover for this song that I have seen thus far. The word I would use to describe it is "Flawless". Every single nuance was captured. Keep up the excellent drumming.
@hughrechner16795 жыл бұрын
Sterling, WHEN Geddy and Alex ask you to do a tour with them, I'll be one of the first to buy a ticket. Thank you!
@andyanderson53326 жыл бұрын
I think Neil secretly watches your vids and appreciates your passion, your constant striving for perfection and obvious talent as a musician. Like Neil Peart, you always want to make it just that little bit better. You’re always an inspiration Sterling. Thanks.
@purshottamadevadhikar50354 жыл бұрын
Well he won't be watching them anymore
@kisterdrums4 жыл бұрын
Purshottama Devadhikar damn 😭😂
@jimbles7173 жыл бұрын
@@purshottamadevadhikar5035 damn why you gotta ruin my day like that
@R.I.P-Geno-Cultshit2 жыл бұрын
@@purshottamadevadhikar5035 Too soon!
@biblebadcopycatofcuneiform82102 жыл бұрын
I agree with you, the Energy that was Neil is aware.. I think it's funny that people think once a personality (Ego) has disconnected form the body that that energy is now "done". Not...true at all.
@joshlopez61275 жыл бұрын
The way you drum is so beautiful, technique is out of this world. You’re just amazing to watch man
@slotkillah65864 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@RNKel13 жыл бұрын
Yes
@CTTH1002 жыл бұрын
Sterling is A..M..A..Z..I..N..G..!!
@stephenc1704 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! My eyes are wet with tears because we’ll never again see Neil’s level of ingenuity. You’re awesome for letting us live it for a second from the captain’s chair!
@klaatuklaatu15 жыл бұрын
The person who gave this a thumbs down is either deaf or a disco fan.. GREAT COVER MAN!!
@daveb22563 жыл бұрын
Right! I once accidentally hit thumbs down so maybe they were all accidents? Great drummer hands
@jacobpotts79543 жыл бұрын
Why not both?
@robwestndrumr76483 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Deaf, disco or jealous. Awesome cover.
@neilh.60243 жыл бұрын
No doubt jealous
@VinylGrafX3 жыл бұрын
Jealous
@sera9zit4 жыл бұрын
RIP Neil Peart
@johnnyriverarodriguez52834 жыл бұрын
My jaw has just dropped. This guy is awesome. The 11 dislikes must be from Mars.
@Swimmeralex43 жыл бұрын
18 now
@OrevelTheAllay3 жыл бұрын
20 now
@jamesbacon4803 жыл бұрын
21 thumbs down at this point! WTF?
@zackstump54252 жыл бұрын
They are from the country boys who only like 4/4 time and wants to know that the phrases, verses, bridges, and Choruses are in the same recognizable place so that someone who has never herd the song before can pick up on it
@CTTH1002 жыл бұрын
@@jamesbacon480 Those are all hardcore Barbara Streisand lovers!!
@maxxbenzz78423 жыл бұрын
What I love about Neil the most is not his drumming ability but how he arranged the drums to fit into the song.
@VROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM Жыл бұрын
He was a true composer. Something that many aren't or not to that depth. Most throw something together, but Neil really seemed to put all his passion into actually composing and putting all the right pieces together in the right places. Building a complex structure that sounds incredible and all flows so well, and connects perfectly.
@jmgreenfАй бұрын
Starting at around 3:17 and ending around 3:30, your knowledge and use of the hi hat’s opening and closing quickly is nothing short of a masterful touch, Sterling. Many covers miss this. You are following in the professor’s footsteps to a “T.” And I must mention your ghost notes..perfectly executed. Neil is smiling down on you! I’m a huge fan of yours and enjoy and appreciate your hard work. Thank you for what you do.
@FrankTruslow4 жыл бұрын
Incredible!! I've seen Rush probably 15 times (starting in 1982 on the Signals tour) and this drumming is right up there with the late great Peart's.
@patrickdupont54334 жыл бұрын
Genius perfectionist, every single hit is ABSOLUTELY the same like on the record. Listen to la villa maybe a thousend times, seeing this, I like it even more.
@honestspirit56 Жыл бұрын
An outstanding tribute to the great Neal Peart. Thank you and well done Sir. Edit: After seeing dozens, maybe hundreds of tributes playing this song, I’ve decided that this tribute is the best. Your skill and proficiency is not lacking in the least. No soft spots or gloss overs here, only skill and great timing.
@djalmajr21126 жыл бұрын
Hello Sterling! Greetings from Brazil! I've watched all of your videos and i've need to congratulate you for the amazing performance. The way you care about the smallest details, is unique and beautiful! Thanks for that! Hugs!
@mookyyzed22164 жыл бұрын
We all know the thumbs down are from those who are so jealous they can't come close to playing this. This is easily one of the best drum covers of any Rush song.
@jimmybarr19662 жыл бұрын
Watching you makes me realize what a genius neil was and how amazing you are for playing so exact
@collllroossk10 ай бұрын
Dude, now this is a full body workout of a song! Legendary song and legendary drum player!
@justinairin14 жыл бұрын
That's awesome!!I've been playing 24 years and still can't master La Villa Strangiato,that's amazing you nailed it 👍
@dantecriscitiello58532 жыл бұрын
After the thousands of times I have ATTEMPTED this song I’ve never such on point, precise, and beautiful playing for any rush song ever! Great playing keep it up. Those 11 dislikes are from try hard guitar players who are jealous.
@steveholt70012 жыл бұрын
Uncanny. Doesn't EVER miss a beat.
@realtruth59674 жыл бұрын
This should have a million views! Incredibly well done and the amount of meticulous practice it takes to learn the Professor's intricate nuances of alien chops is greatly appreciated. Neil is smiling.
@ystnoel2000 Жыл бұрын
It is really happy to know that Neil is still alive.
@kevincady56134 жыл бұрын
Unless Neil grew his hair back this is the best and most accurate cover I have ever seen....incredible job!
@billvangieson605210 ай бұрын
That was absolutely amazing. I love watching someone put in such hard work to learn a great piece like this. I am so glad I stumbled onto this. Subscription added. Great work bud
@stebs014 жыл бұрын
i am truly amazed. wow. RIP Neil Peart
@jeffreysmith594Ай бұрын
The best recreation I have ever seen of the original! I am sure Neil is smiling from the other side.
@Scr00ch11 ай бұрын
This is incredible. I’ve many drum sets since I was 8, and I can only dream of having this set and being able to play this. Good work! ❤
@tanyaswaycool4 жыл бұрын
Holy shit. I've watched an awful lot of people try to cover Neil on KZfaq. Some are fantastic, some are ok and some really suck ass. This, however, is nothing less than incredible. A perfect carbon copy. The details, the nuances, the sound....wow. Phenomenal work, sir!
@GandalfGreyhame4 жыл бұрын
This is purely fucking amazing. Never seen someone perform my favorite Rush song this accurately
@sebastianalzate35685 жыл бұрын
This is it, no intros, no effects, no adds..... just an excellent drum cover
@thomasship23814 жыл бұрын
What a great effort at covering one of the best instrumentals ever written, good on you, you are dedicated to the maximum. 🎼🎼🎼🥁🥁🥁🔊🔊🔊🎩🎩🎩 Hats off to you.
@togtoggler19912 жыл бұрын
this is now my favorite channel
@wilbertsmith18053 жыл бұрын
Your percussion is outstanding best rush cover I’ve ever heard....everything was on point PERFECT 👌 well done sir
@RaymondBCrisp4 жыл бұрын
All I can really think of at this point is "Wow, well done sir." It is tasty.
@FACEL1FT Жыл бұрын
5:14 is just built up so well! I think the drums help really well to build up to the reprise of “Monsters” with that AWESOME riff! Also 6:19 is a crazy fill and you pulled it off perfectly!
@ksl18165 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Watched your entire set. Great Job!
@TheJohnnyBravoExponentialExper Жыл бұрын
Bravo to The Family that Raised This Young Man!!! Such a Human Being!!! \m/ \m/
@RGflies634 ай бұрын
YOU.NAILED.IT. Neil would be proud. Rock on, man!
@SnowDog_21124 жыл бұрын
Never knew there were so many ghost notes. Holy shit. Way to absolutely slay this masterpiece. Great job.
@codaasllyfe46933 жыл бұрын
Mr. Peart would be very proud !!! Awesome job nailing it!!
@alllan92272 жыл бұрын
superbe interpretation moi qui adore rush et ce morceaux
@fuffoon Жыл бұрын
I'm big Rush fan. I especially like the songs featuring Neil accompanied by Alex and Geddy.
@tonypacsai93724 жыл бұрын
Well done. A fitting tribute to a GREAT man.
@jonguirl39422 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sterling - Absolutely awesome! So fun seeing how it was done and a talented percussionist who can do it. 🙂
@vernonkaris25614 жыл бұрын
Neil you will be missed i loved all you skill behind a drum set you are the best at what you did and you where a very smart man i loved your playing since you started with rush i just wish i would have stayed playing as l ok ng as you did 45 years was alot my friend and may i say i will always remember that you where the best drummer ive seen and i always wished i could play like you ty so much neil peart for being who you where a great drummer of all time god bless you sir
@hasanuddinmz75914 жыл бұрын
One of the most complex drum patterns in the world🤘🤘. Good job mate😍
@NealVan4 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your cover. You did what most don’t, you had the ghost notes in there. Bravo! I just wish you had more than just the one overhead shot, but great job playing it perfectly to my ears.
@mikep1973 жыл бұрын
Jaw hanging open! Just incredible. I cannot get over how crazy hard the drumming to this song is. I literally get lost at several points just watching. Great job!
@lildude42314 жыл бұрын
Congrats on mastering the drums. This song is seriously a masterpiece all together.
@cosmokramer3995 жыл бұрын
That was amazing! I knew the song was hard, but i didn't know exactly just how complex it was. That was a FANTASTIC performance. You're a very talented and skilled man.
@tamawiz Жыл бұрын
Very nice job!!!! It took me years to learn properly. Very nice job my friend!!
@GM-MarkOfExcellence2 жыл бұрын
9:03 Bravo. Impossible snare.Nailed it
@CarnorJast11383 жыл бұрын
Anyone who dislikes this is not a RUSH fan. They need to go away! Awesome song and played very well by Adam!!!
@RCPMK4 жыл бұрын
Watching you play just makes listening to Rush even better
@johnhancock92493 жыл бұрын
Awesome job!! It is so sad that Neil is gone. He left such a mark on this Earth. They didnt get any better than him.
@JennWeed12 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. One of my favorite all time songs and I love to see this.
@ronjamieson17684 жыл бұрын
Holy crap! Best I have seen. Neil would be proud
@ronsmith87314 жыл бұрын
Pretty much exactly the way Neil used to play this. 10 / 10 !!
@philgutierrez1695 Жыл бұрын
I agree, he doesn't play exactly like Neil Peart because he isn't. However, he does the best fill ins I have seen and that is awesome. Gotta give this dude mad points! Keep up the good work
@laramiekreeper4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely spectacular Sterling!!!!!
@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers4 жыл бұрын
Perfect. And perhaps from this camera angle, we see how Neil might see you now. ❤️🙋🏻♀️
@DreadPirateRobrt3 жыл бұрын
Exceptional. Loving all your Rush covers. You are dead on every one.
@Kung_Fu_Jesus4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely nailed it. Bravo 👏
@randyfurness24154 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Neil Peart said in many interviews that his greatest wish was to inspire others . You would have made him very happy . So sad that he is gone 😥 . Keep making covers please. They honor him in the best way possible.
@dragonthesharkyt3 жыл бұрын
Cool drum setup. I now want one!!!
@desmondmoss4 жыл бұрын
That was hella sick. Thanks for posting. I will be watching you for sure
@DrJ-hx7wv2 жыл бұрын
Beautifully executed.
@bryanmcwhirk1783 жыл бұрын
Stellar performance! Outstanding! Very impressive.
@hoaryhaines94533 жыл бұрын
Wow, that drum Se- I mean Castle, must be a HUGE blessing
@BillHazelton13 жыл бұрын
REALLY impressive work Sterling. Outstanding!
@davidb41924 жыл бұрын
A joy to watch. Thanks
@tylerbrosch5323 жыл бұрын
I couldn't have been able to tell it from the real thing, awesome video 👌👌👌
@MrRick6934 жыл бұрын
Those cymbals are beautiful.
@jameshersheysr71944 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic performance!
@teddys35583 жыл бұрын
Amazing job! Always clean!
@davelester33575 жыл бұрын
At 54 years old, I wish I could still do this, 40 year player here, rock on
@mikezak88124 жыл бұрын
You must be my long lost twin brother...
@mjs37646 жыл бұрын
Fricking awesome! You rock, my man! Your hard work has definitely paid off. Congrats :)
@slash09r15 жыл бұрын
Straight beast mode!
@kermitthefroggo69075 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This really helped me I am learning it with my drum teacher, and its so much fun!
@MrRillo52 жыл бұрын
How beautiful a tribute to Neil Peart can be .... ❤
@jeffhunsinger3 жыл бұрын
Wow. As a huge rush fan I'm blown away dude. Amazing job.
@JAILEDforMEMES4 жыл бұрын
NAILED IT! Well done!
@lechiffre50784 жыл бұрын
Excellent job man on one of my personal all time favourite tunes. Love this tune to death. Had to edit just to add... Wow!!!
@dwater0075 жыл бұрын
Holy shit man! Spot on. Your rythm, everything
@garrybizzi44685 жыл бұрын
perfect.. all your covers
@aazogbi4 жыл бұрын
I've tried hard but couldn't find any tiny little flaw. An absolutely perfect rendition, kudos to you!
@RodrigoMarcheEncinas2 жыл бұрын
My God!!!!! Congrets from Brasil.
@drumsbymark4 жыл бұрын
So just last night I put on your playlist of you performing the signals album. I was literally thinking about what the day will be like when we lose one of the guys in Rush... Especially Neil. When the news came down today you were one of the first people I thought of and I've never met you.
@Avenged15 жыл бұрын
Nailed it man. Great job and an awesome song!
@neillkist35804 жыл бұрын
That song is a work out and you make it look effortless, kudos!!
@jasonrivas5826 Жыл бұрын
The whole time I'm watching it I'm thinking I can do that I can do that.... And then I wake up... When you were great at something, It looks natural. There's absolutely no question as to Sterling's perfection and maybe the most difficult song to play for any musician be a guitar bass keyboard or drums. But Neil's drumming in this song particularly He takes it to a different level and it is always been my favorite song and this guy makes it look easy.
@chaddrumm68093 жыл бұрын
No one could ever replace the great NP, but you’d make one HELL of a sub!!!
@markokampfelt32984 жыл бұрын
Excellent drumming...with Pearts spirit!!
@bytorz5 жыл бұрын
My favorite song hands down and you nailed it.
@dpoprojectsniagara3 жыл бұрын
very challenging song to play.. "If you can play La Villa, you can play anything"... awesome job brother, much enjoyed.
@misternasty22165 жыл бұрын
I was the 100th like. Go me. Go you for doing one of the best drum covers of all time
@j-kreator2 жыл бұрын
Perfect!!!!👍🏼👍🏼
@stevehorner43774 жыл бұрын
Bravo. Please do more of Neil to help all of us through these dark days
@bugguana3 жыл бұрын
No struggle detected, hard song to play, sick dude