His name was Christopher Figueroa ❤️ thank you 🙏 eres tremendo 👑

Obviously your chops are beyond incredible and watching you smash slipknot etc one-handed is unbelievable, but it's an absolute pleasure to see you kicking back and grooving to some classic rock. Tasteful and masterfully controlled. I'd love to see you cover more of these "easier" songs. Update: Just so folks know, I've been drumming for 27 years, so my mention of this as an "easier" song is not intended to disparage it in any way, just highlight that it's not as technically profound as some of the other tracks performed on this channel (which I think is a good thing).

The fact that you didn't overplay over the guitar licks and solos ever makes me like you even more.

They did the fade out on Sultans of Swing because it was a long song and radio stations don't like long tunes. The live or Album version is the full length as it should be. I saw them play this live and my God they rocked.

This was my dad's favorite song. He went home 6 yrs ago in October. He would have been impressed by you sir!! OUTSTANDING

Bro, honestly......... your groove is beyound unreal. U are by far one of the best drummers i was honored to witness playing ! YOU ROCK !

This is one of my favorite covers you’ve ever done

Everything about this is gold. The groove, the stoned rant at the end, everything. I'm a guitar player and I find your videos more entertaining, moving and fascinating than any guitar videos lately. Keep it moving.

This is my all time favorite song, hands down. Thank you for adding to the legacy of this song. Keep doing you my man and killing it with your love and dedication to the craft.

Respect is properly shown when Dire Straits is being covered. Nice Job!!!

Ha dejado de ser el Estepario Siberiano, ahora es el Estepario Tropical 🤣

This is one of my favorite songs of all time and I never expected you to cover it. You KILLED IT, hermano! You showed restraint and control for this song- it's clear you respect the hell out of it. But don't think we didn't notice the occasional tasty Siberiano fills.

Wow. Been watching you crush insanely complex metal and prog stuff for an hour now. But the musicality you bring to this entirely different genre is just as amazing! So good!

It's strange actually. You play all your instruments like they are an extension of your soul, it's quite astounding, because, being a musician myself, it's extremely rare to see this. Mabe once, or twice in 40 years have I seen this in a musician. It sends shivers down my spine watching you. Back to The Sultans, one of my favourite songs to sing, the only thing I could say about your technique is that you play the rhythm too exact, (if that's possible) I mean if a metronome was clicking away, you probably played every beat one thousand off the true click. Unbelievable! If you're ever in Athens Greece, look me up if you need anything. ❤

That's one song I sure wasn't expecting from this guy! :) Love the musical diversity.

Your poise is genuine and the most impressive take away as it conveys >>>10,000 hours of practice. Noticing the precision of notes and you being at ease tells one that you are looking at a master of the craft.

I've loved this song from the day I heard it in high school. This just takes it to another level. Friggin great!

As a child I’d listened to that song maybe 10000 times… it’s really a joy to watch you playing it so perfectly and easily as it was your song. Thank you so much for taking me back to my childhood and put a smile on my face….❤ love you playing some more classics. Maybe some police or Roxy music or what ever you feels like.

Total control, unbelievable speed, perfect timing. This guy is a drumming MACHINE!!

Your control is tasteful and respectful. Furthermore, as many have commented, NOT always being flamboyant and over the top is a sign of being even BETTER! Wonderful cover, my friend.

E.E.S could you have a go at Focus " Hocus Pocus" please? Or does anyone know if he uploaded already something along the tune? Many thanks, you rock mate!!!!🥁🎼🎧🎶

As a long time bongo player it’s all I can do to control my two hands and this guy has both hands and both feet all working in different directions at a fantastic rhythm never losing a beat - absolutely incredible and my hat is off👏👏👏

I liked how you locked in on the fast notes of the guitar solo with the ride.

Haha, love the commentary at the end dude. On point. And as far as “nobody watching it because no chops...” Those people can piss off. Every cover you do not only includes chops, they offer a unique takes on a huge library of different music. Great job 🤘

Bro, I don’t play the drums.. but I’m pretty sure “they” could set the atomic clock to your rhythm. Incredible, thank you, I look forward to more!!

Old school Ludwig snare drum, I had one 43 years ago... 🥁 Back when "Dire" Straights," Was Fresh On The Sene... And A Norma Drum Set Made In Japan...

4:11 has always been my favourite drum part - brilliant cover 🙂

Your explanation about fadeouts got me rolling on the floor, you are funny. And you make me appreciate music even more. You are an artist!

Thats how every drummer plays that song in his mind when we hear it on radio! Great work man! 😎👍

I LOVE this song. We used to play it in the very first band I was in (almost 30 years ago now… wow). In fact, the guitarist I used to play it with just passed away last year. This was a wonderful memory. Thank you for sharing. Well done.

I never thought I would say this for a drummer, but you are just too accurate.

This song is filled with chops. I think it's harder for drummers to stay in the pocket sometimes than it is for them to create amazing fills. This video shows you doing both, and loving every minute of it until the fadeout. :)

"no chops" . I admit, when I clicked, I was like what is El Estepario gonna do with this track? And the answer was, exactly what was needed. I got goosebumps half in, chops or not :)

Yes, I enjoyed! Really great to see you playing laid back too, keeping it as simple, as the track is! Love it! Thank you!

I certainly enjoyed your playing this tune! it would be great to hear some of the other classic rock and jazz tunes from back in the day!! Love to watch you, but I really enjoy watching these older songs!! Thanks for the great video!!

Best drummer I've seen in my life, hands down! Big props to you my friend

I really appreciate these occasional super laid back covers you do. Thank you.

Fade-out gives you the feeling that the song never ends. It keeps going on and on.

The Sultans of Swing by the great master Mark Knopfler. Fantastic percussion, and everything exactly in time. beautiful to look at and listen to.

I think this is the most famous paradiddle in Rock hystory

Hands down... This dude is by far my most favorite drummer out there. Pure talent and passion in all his work. 💪🏻🤟🏻

Hello Senior Siberiano, thank you for this video, this also one of my favorites and it looks so simple when you play it (and it gives me hope I'll be able some day !) ok I know, it's not a question of talent but only honest hard work... but then again... ;-) And I find it especially respectful of you not to "siberianize" it by adding your trademark spectalcuar chops, reminding us that drumming is not only that but more deeply a question of grooving. Thank you for your work, so versatile, and so humble even when you show off your exceptional skill. It is truly inspiring (I even told about you to my students - and I teach maths, not drums !)

This is amazing. The fire you add to music is on a whole new level 😮

I love the uniqueness of this musical era!!!! Your drumming is a joy to watch!!!💯💯💯🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Are you joking man? That's one of my favorite songs and one of the first I used to play when I learned how to play drums. I'll never forget my shin burning trying to play it as a noob. Masterpiece!

One of the world's best drummers. Definitiv. Music in the blood and tactic in the hands. Unbelievable and fascinating.

Not only are you one of the best motherfkng drummers out there, you're funnier than all the comedians on stage today

Pick Withers tight playing on this track is sooooo important for the whole DNA on "Sultans of swing". Especially the high hat lifts gives it the right groove and swing. Many drummers forget this very important part.

This is a masterful display of control and discipline. Shows yet another side to your already legendary chops.

Easily one of my fav videos by you. I appreciate seeing all the nuance just as much as seeing all of the other badass stuff

That was tight. Well done. This song is just too cool. How can you not have fun playing any instrument in this song.

I've always loved this song because of Knopfler's playing. Your drumming has added a whole new dimension to this classic. Thank you sir!

The precision is incomparable. I enjoy every one of your videos!

I'm no drummer but even I am always impressed by the drummer's performance in this song. It's so spot on and you nailed it as always.

Excellent job!!! I’m a huge fan who would love to see you recognized as one of the most influential drummers . I love this man’s personality and perspective on things!

Amazing how effortless you make it look and your timing is like a damn clock, so good

I swear to god... I've watched this 3 times... you are like a machine... i mean in the pocket... just clean and perfect... riding that groove and just loving life. Your face shows you are just into it so deep. And I swear I saw a stick flip in there. Any musician would be quite happy to play music with you.

Bro, sometimes just sitting in the pocket and having a relaxing groove is what the soul needs lol. That's was slick

I absolutely loved this cover brother, you’re so smooth!! 🤟🏼🤟🏼

One of my favorite covers you have done. ❤

Pick Withers delivered an exceptional performance on the record. I respected it from the first hearing when it was released. I grew up with guys like Jimmy White and Ben Baily who were #1 in State of GA in that day, then went on to study in University and be around Sonny Emery. As a bassist I was spoiled ROTTEN. Walking down the hall on the 3rd floor you would walk past the percussion practice rooms at 10 Peachtree Center Ave. S.E. and hear drummer practice, and have to stop and gawk at Sonny in his room and the sound leaking through the seam of the jamb. Stunning. I also got to work with a guy who inadvertently turned down playing for Stevie Nicks. He did not recognize her. That guy was immovable, even when he looked dead from the opioids his Dr. tried to kill him with. Just perfect and stone solid. That was the Sultan's Perc Part. Just as stunner.

Sir, without a doubt, your are one of the most amazing drummers I have ever heard.

Just started drumming together with my 13 year old daughter. I'm 42 but allways wanted to learn the drums when i was a kid, we could'nt afford it at that time. Hope to play Sultans of Swing some day with my daugther, one of my favorite songs of alltime. Love your video's man, your awesome 🙏👍🏻💪🏻

I think that is one song where fade out works very well. It's upbeat and You want the guitar to go on and on and never end, so it gradually lets you down out of the song, One of my favorites , for about 10 years that was my ringtone, then about 10 years on CCD classics; they all have a distinctive entry that works so well on ring tone.

Beautiful playing. Made me cry. I was expecting the speech at the end to fade out.

I love this. Watching you groove is killer. And that ride action.

Amazing style and technique. Always looks effortless to watch you play. Great pocket and groove, keep drumming 🤘

My favorite song, inspiration to get myself into drumming and more important connects me to my loved father. Thanks for sharing this video!

I've loved Dire Straits since 1980 and ruined the cassette tape by overplaying it in my Walkman - this is one of my 3 songs all time and you did a fantastic job!! I'm glad it's one of yours!

God this drum kit sounds just killer ! I don’t think you can record a kit better! Wow! Just wow

The ride groove at 4:12 is EVERYTHING! It’s been something I’ve always loved about this track! Amazing work!

I LOVE watching/listening to you play in the pocket! Such a groove! Props!

These are the best drums I've heard for this track !!! Amazing

Now I think you are one of the best drummers ever. You kept it tasty through the whole video and let him play his solos without shredding over it. You have plenty of videos showing your chops. This was very important for me to see. Well done sir and the comment on fading literally made me spit my morning coffee against the wall. Thank you. I would love to see you live with a band some time. I will stay tuned. I’m have my passport you know.

One of my all time favourite tracks, you absolutely smashed it!!! 😎😎

El primer cover en batería que saque cuando tenía 10 años. Gracias x hacerla recordar. Eres un gran referente para muchos músicos. Q sigan los éxitos, saludos de la lejana Lima

Fadeouts were created for Radio play. Often times songs are longer than their Radio versions. Radio play demands a specific length of music and rather than ask artists to rerecord music a faceout makes it all that much simpler to get it done.

Amazingly on point. That’s what I love about your playing. You keep it very much as it’s played. Obviously you add a few frills. But it’s on top of what is correct. You are an amazing talent. Loved your story. People need to hear the practice makes talent part so they don’t cop out on someone just being Gifted without the work.

Awesome cover dude. I have to admit I like a fade out, as it sounds like the song is going to continue on into the universe. Eternal!

Absolutely a trill to watch. Now I know 20 years or more ago I loved this song. AMAZING DRUMS

One of my all time favorite rock songs, and yes as a drummer, it is kinda vanilla lol. But the grove and the guitar riffs just have a way of sucking you into the song. I loved that you stayed true to the rythem and resisted the temptation to over play. Awesome job!!

Dude, this is a killer song and I enjoyed the cover. Nice playing!

NÃO CANSO DE ESCUTAR E OUVIR ESSA MÚSICA. EM MEADOS DE 90 PRA CÁ SE TORNOU HINO SEM DÚVIDA.

One of my favorite songs. So much "cool" to this tune. So great to see you groove to this one, as well as so many more complex songs you cover.

His rant at the end about fade outs is absolutely hilarious! Besides that, I never picked up the drums were so technical in this song. Awesome to watch.

I can not agree more with him about fade-outs I hate them!!! Moreover, El Estepario is a gorgeous drummer. It is a pleasure to see how he listens to the music when playing, his simple drum set and how he never hesitates. Proud that he is a Spaniard like me ❤

Salut l’ami Tu es pour moi un des batteurs des plus complet et sûrement le plus rapide et en plus tu nous donnes gratuitement de bons conseils. Bref tu es certainement le meilleur batteur du monde aujourd’hui, à mon avis. Merci beaucoup pour ces bons moments partagés Amicalement Patrick

Jorge, I’m glad you exist and here’s my small bump to your algorithms! I’ll copy to a bunch of your videos! My reasons? 1. I’m not a drummer and haven’t listened to much music for years (I’m into books right now). I’ve never enjoyed watching drummers do their thing outside of a song. Despite that, you have grabbed my attention and I’ve dipped into music styles I don’t even enjoy and discovered artists that are great! Your mesmerizing drumming and the pure entertainment raised them to something worth watching again and again! Wow! I’ve listened to more music in the past couple months than in the last decade! Thank you! 2. You are funny, authentic, intelligent, incredibly disciplined and skilled. (You are also some real eye candy, but that wouldn’t matter if it wasn’t for your inner qualities!) What impresses me is that you want to pass on your life lessons, knowledge and skills to others and inspire them on their own journey. That’s big! Huge!!! We need more people in the world like that! 3. As a side note, in your Million Views video you mentioned that something in your character drives you to do correctly whatever you’re doing. That can be a blessing or a curse, but when I listened to your Mike Portnoy video and your story about your girl related reasons for learning his song, I just started laughing. Your drive to do things ‘correctly’ could be a blessing for your partners! 4. Thank you for enriching my life and I wish you fulfillment, success and happiness as you ‘lay pipe’ in your own life’s journey! Life is short, go for it! Nancy from the States!

Amazing cover as always. Love this classic song. The fade-out explanation is beyond awesome 😂

Always listening to the guitar in this song, I guess I never realized how amazing the drums are! Fantastico!

Lo que comentas del fade out es porque antes las canciones estaban pensadas para poner en la radio, y con el fade out ayudaban al dj o técnico de sonido con el cambio de una a otra, y poner ahi el típico comentario o falca radiofónica.

Effortless!!! Nicely done. Smooth cover with all the right fills! I love the red drumheads too!!

Occasionally people come along who just re-write the rule book. I'm not a drummer so have literally no idea how Estepario is moving the bar, but I can watch and listen, and he is spellbinding. The talent is immense, matched by his work ethic. The concept that this video hasn't even been watched 1m times is a scandal.

Don't know if I like that style of reverb on the drums, but the playing is great as always.

I’m not a musician but i adore this song and you made it sound incredible ❤

Man, one can tell when Estepario Siberiano is in "the zone" and having fun with a cool groove. This video is a perfect example.

We love everything you have accomplished for yourself and for us. YOU ARE A KILLER PERFORMER. That was SO SMOOTH AND CRISP. *Killer meaning drummers disappear when you show up in the picture. You are AMAZING.

One of the great rock tunes!! Killer rendition as always. Love hearing your flavor imparted on well known gems. 4:11 I have been in love with that paradiddle fill since childhood and years before I started drumming

Fade outs are alright. That's usually the studio version. But when playing live, the song has a proper ending. So you have the two feelings or versions instead of one, studio and/or live, and that's good. Think of Fade to Black, no pun intended.

I admire your control in this one. It truly makes me appreciate your playing even more... You're a beast!