157 Smashing Pumpkins - Geek U.S.A - Drum Cover

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Delta drumming to 'Geek U.S.A' by the Smashing Pumpkins, from the album Siamese Dream.
Original drum track written performed by Jimmy Chamberlin.
Next video coming Sunday 7th October 2018.
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Delta uses and abuses the following equipment:
Drums
Drum Workshop
Collector’s series Maple VLX (kick/floors) / VLT (toms)
Mapa Burl
Sky Blue Burst over Natural Lacquer
Black Nickel Hardware
True hoops on all toms and snare
(Length x Diameter)
2 x 20x22 Bass Drums (vented ebony logo heads, with Kickports)
1 x 10x12” tom tom
1 x 12x14” tom tom
1 x 16x16” floor tom
1 x 16x18” floor tom
1 x 5x14” snare, DW Edge
Hardware
DW
2 x 9000 single pedal
1 x 9500TB 2-leg hi hat stand
1 x SM2141X hi hat bass drum stabilising clamp
1 x 9502LB remote hi hat
1 x 9300 snare
1 x 9934 dbl tom/boom
4 x 9700XL extra large boom
2 x 9701 low boom
2 x 9700 normal boom
2 x dwsm912S 9” boom arm
2 x dwsm774 7” dog bone clamp
1 x 9120AL air lift tractor throne
Cymbals
Zildjian
1 x 14” A Custom Mastersound Hats (pair)
1 x 13” K Custom hybrid Hats (pair)
1 x 20” A Custom Medium Ride
1 x 20” Oriental China
1 x 18” A Custom China
1 x 19” A Ultra Hammered China
1 x 19” A Custom Projection Crash
1 x 19” A Custom Projection Crash
1 x 18” A Custom Medium Crash
1 16” A Custom Medium Crash
1 x 12” A Custom Splash
1 x 10” A Custom Splash
1 x 8” A Custom Splash
Sticks:
Vic Firth 3AN
Heads:
Remo
Bass drums - 22” Powerstroke 3
Snare batter - 14” Emperor X
Snare Resonant 14” DW factory ambassador
All toms (batter) - 12” 14” 16" 18" Pinstripe Clear
All toms (resonant) - 12” 14” 16” 18" Ebony Ambassador
Mics:
Bass drums:
Internal - Audix D6’s mounted with the Kelly Shu pro
External - Shure Beta 52A’s
Snare:
Top - Audix i5/Audix f9
Bottom - Audix i5
Toms:
12” Audix D2
14” Audix D4
16” Audix D6
18” Audix D6
Hats/Ride:
Audix f9 x 3
Overheads:
AKG C414 XLS x 2
Rooms:
Neuman TLM-102 x 2
Rode broadcaster
Interface
Focusrite Claret 8 PreX
Focusrite OCTOPRE MKII Dynamic x 2
Plugins
Waves: SSL, CLA, Abbey Road Reverb, Kramer Tape, Scheps Omni,
Slate: FG-X
Monitors
ACS
Unity Audio - The Rock
Sennheiser HD-25 headphones
Recorded on Logic Pro X
Cameras
Canon - 700d/550d/Legria HF R606
GoPro Hero 4
VTIN
Akaso
Edited in Final Cut Pro X #deltaempire #smashingpumpkins #drumcover

[@halfalligator6518]

Jimmy is one of the most tasteful and talented drummers I can think of. Always compliments the song first and foremost and his grooves are next level. Top cover.

[@hapyharyhard0n581]

Great job, Delta! Could tell you really liked this one. Channeled your inner Jimmy for that one. 👍

[@jessehaas5182]

Geek is just a drum solo with a little bit of guitar and vocals which is a good thing!

[@bentleytom]

Jimmy is tough! Accents everywhere and a left leg that never stops. Great job! Not a lot of people try to cover Jimmy Chamberlin because once they get into it...ugh. You somehow find all of the little attention-to-details. Things you play that I never noticed were in the original until I listen to it again. You are indeed an apex drummer.

[@The_Angry_BeEconomist]

indeed he is

[@raymccarthy6002]

Jimmy Chamberlain is a junkie two-bit drummer who was hired to replace a drum machine. Did heroin while the person he was shooting up with died. Get your facts straight.

[@bentleytom]

Ray McCarthy ok, sounds good

[@TronciM]

Shut up

[@sayrerowan734]

@@raymccarthy6002 , there's an idiot in every crowd, and you've just placed that spotlight squarely on you.

[@mcseforsale]

I think Delta Empire is Bill Burr!

[@davidmurphy8364]

I've figured it out, you're the souls of all the dead greats and the spirit of the living legends, they gather inside the outfit, record a song and when its over they depart leaving a pile of empty cloths and a mask on the floor. It's the only logical conclusion :)

[@KR-vc9ol]

one of my favorite pumpkins songs. awesome.

[@matthewthomas9189]

Man, I forgot what a tough song this is to play. You absolutely crushed it. Jimmy goes OFF on this track but you nailed every nuance.

[@SylvoNijhuis]

Good god, what happens from 3:20 is just 110% of energy 🤘 🤘

[@scottwhee311]

WTF you killed it. The 2 breakdowns. The timing oh my god. Jimmy is so hard to play and not only did you NAIL it you but the smack down on it! Mad respecr

[@marinusvanderlubbe7673]

you made it look easy! JC is no joke, one of the best. I could watch you cover the Pumpkins eight days a week.

[@the6ig6adwolf]

Playing Jimmy's parts is no simple task, nicely done 🤘

[@giovannileonetti2120]

🤘

[@beardguitar5539]

Holy Shit Mr. Empire...that's a lot of notes!! Just amazing!

[@leewalsh2030]

flat out

[@jukeofearl]

This is absolutely perfect. It’s so spot on and sounds so good that I don’t even listen to the album version anymore when I want to listen to this song. Astounding!!

[@grubber]

Excellent song. Excellent band.

[@Th3DarkCanuck]

Amazing job! JImmy's a legend!

[@caden0622]

Chamberlin is one of my biggest influences. You did a great job with both the cover and settle nuances within the song. I had a lot of fun watching this video!

[@mikhabef5402]

How complicated is this song. What a beast

[@mikehock6236]

DUUUUUDE PUMPKINS ❤️

[@OVERKILL_PINBALL]

You movements are so PRECISE... love it

[@Evocati-Augusti]

Jimmy is the most underrated drummer of all time, PERIOD and this song is one of the best rocking beats as fuK

[@Evocati-Augusti]

Jimmy plays the drums like a guitar...

[@nowayagain8141]

Bravo! Jimmy is the best and you did an excellent job honoring that talent with an kick ass cover tribute

[@AdrenalineConcept]

Back again to just appreciate your performance here. Doesn't get more solid. I love this album in particular

[@bak1386]

U made my day. Favorite pumpkins song ever. Such an energetic song, it never fails to get my blood flowin and that's saying something cuz I just got out the hospital. Jimmy would be proud my man!

[@bowser8375]

Been waiting for this one for awhile :) Jimmy is a beast !!!

[@bowser8375]

Tristessa is another good one :)

[@Trappy1]

If I could give this 100 likes I would. This is one of my favourite Pumpkins songs and you nailed it. An absolutely incredible performance.

[@DrummerJulian]

yeah! i love the smashing pumpkins

[@plick2003]

Dude seriously. Do you have any kryptonite songs? You f#*king kill everything.

[@Arpeggioshredder]

Killer cover.

[@spankroy]

Snare drum sounds kick ass.

[@GM-vy1wy]

You've got this quick-snap Precision that I really enjoy watching. All your videos are super entertaining bro. Excellent music selection too.

[@davebrogan7941]

The level of badass-ery here is off the charts. Well done!

[@TheybannedFlickBDAT]

I need to find my blacklight n play this again!! Love it!!!!

[@colincharles9034]

Dude love the energy, great cover. Watched this several times already!! Cherub Rock next please 🙏 😁

[@SK-X]

amazing kit, amazing playing

[@jtrigzy5710]

You my man are a fucking don. So accurate and no abbreviation. Nuff respect

[@lucasjo2185]

Aww takes me back 🤘. What a song and what a drummer Jimmy is and you are for nailing it 👍

[@nocomment3600]

Those time changes are nuts. Fantastic as always great channel.

[@r.t.edwards4869]

This made me happy as hell!

[@migueldualan1747]

Beautiful work

[@Mr90sMusiclover]

One hard song to cover man! I been doing it 20+ years and still cant get it like Jims, however youbdid a great job! I just got a brand new Mapex Tornado kit, and im tuning tjem to this song , its my most fav drum riff ever! O ce again great friggen job bro, you nailed it

[@joetijerinaiii7641]

As Always, A Glorious Adventure you take us on🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@MrHmmmph]

Beautiful

[@donaldstiles397]

Great groove,chops tight as always, tempo change,all well in the Delta Empire. 🤘🤘👍

[@whitespyder9]

Jimmy is one of the most kinetic drummers around, and you recreated that energy perfectly here!

[@chrisk5204]

What an energetic cover!

[@dannygerlach]

Snake Eyes is what's up! Well played. Very fun to hear and watch. Grazie

[@Ticonderous1]

Amazing as always Delta....

[@denarmstrong7868]

SMASHING.....well done sir.

[@loschefsitosbrunoyalonso3628]

WE LOVE YOUR SNARE DRUM WORK & KICK ASS SPEED! AWESOME JOB!

[@josephguillermo3007]

Thank you, thank you! This was a great great cover. I love Jimmy Chamberlain's drumming and you nailed it to a freaking t. Great job. Keep kicking ass. Loved the videos.

[@Jelly78676]

You’re a phenomenal drummer, and Chamberlain is no joke. People can’t usually hold a candle to him, and he’s definitely an underrated drummer! Love this, and hope you do more pumpkins! Also love your Hans Zimmer stuff!

[@wtgilroy]

Can't stop watching this one. Phenomenal job as always, thanks for playing it!

[@81iand]

I wish the whole album had this drum tone

[@icewatanyu2306]

Awesome !! so powerful.

[@Voodeville]

maan...that was fucking awesome! thanx for the lifting my vibe up again!

[@keithcraig7736]

so sharp,!.total respect ,loving it,uk,👍.

[@KennethDamSig]

perfect Dave :-) ... amazing

[@jorgedeltiempo]

The snare its killer..like Jimmy..very good job man.

[@markodianezevic9576]

i don't like videos often , but this is a like.

[@earlygreek4594]

Superb patient groove here good sir. Mr. C is a groove monster and you nailed this. Thanks for another masterclass: I must go practice...

[@none6616]

Just wow!! 🙏

[@EyeAmMyOwn777]

Such a pleasure to see this. You really did nail Jimmy's nuances. I would love to hear (or read) about your own sentiments when it came to approaching this song. Challenging, strange, just straight up fun? Thank you so much for this. Best Chamberlain cover out there.

[@bryanthrow]

Noob Saibot straight killin' it!

[@paqman78]

Monster cover dude. That snare sounds immense. Jimmy is my favourite drummer. Now do Straight Out Of Line by Godsmack pls :-)

[@fire99rock]

Monster!

[@liberty5565]

That roll at the beginning always makes me think of "Tommy The Cat" by Primus... Herb is a killer drummer.

[@bradleygray2511]

Well done! More Pumpkins please

[@garylowzik9187]

Well that looked exhausting as it should. Nicely done.

[@douglaswalsh2061]

dat was dope

[@pneh]

Nice to see some love for JC; best drummer of the era!

[@Pdoblog]

Oh My god!!! Amazing bro !!! More of this! You’’re a god !

[@speckledperch4158]

That was fracking incredible watching you play that Delta. Thanks 😊!!! Can I ask for prayers for my Father, I am not a church going man. But it's my dad, they sedated his brain so he could rest and Not think. He fell day B4 Thanksgiving and hit his forehead around midnight. It caused bleeding around the brain. They are deciding tomorrow morning whether they unplug him or let him ride and not let him die (basically). Stepping off of my 2-step stool now. Thank ya'll.

[@miataable]

Thank you 🙏

[@michaelforest3332]

What a great cover by one of the best drummers ever! You really got it neat and tight! You are a beast dude

[@SoundMuzak]

The drums are what make this song

[@drewlittell]

One thing that sets Jimmy Chamberlain apart from other hard rock drummers is the swinging groove and jazz sensibilities. Nicely done, I know you’re sick at metal, but I honestly expected this to be a bit stiff. You really nailed the groovy lope of JC 👍

[@jonnysophisticado]

yeah man, you kick ass

[@DrumsandOther]

I still would love to see a Fear Factory Self Bias Resistor drum cover

[@mgtimp]

YES!!!💯💯💯💯💯

[@diogoferreira3998]

I've been trying to cover this song for months! You really nailed it! Perfection!

[@phishcatt]

woah

[@mcinty12]

Outstanding !!! \iii/

[@Jeancarlos18205]

More Smashing,please 😊

[@johnwozniak7160]

This is definitely one of my favourites all time in terms of drums. Delta?! Would you please considering covering the song ‘Snot’? I would love to watch that one!

[@CharBuckle1]

love this video hard watch drunk looks like in fast forward get going love it

[@christophermullen5733]

another banger, Delta! Seriously though... who are the handful of people that bother to dislike your covers...? do they not like your song choices? youre undeniable talent? do they hate loud noises? im just here to say as a non-drummer, i dig the shit out of your videos. I even learned to like a metal band i slept on over the decades. please keep doing what youre doing. and be sure to drop that reddit/AMA soon.... hahahaha

[@andresav1073]

Cool

[@chrisfeckintosh5127]

Serious effort there. One of the best covers of this. Even though the timing is off in some places it's still a brilliant cover. You have all the drums, hats, symbols etc off to a T.

[@agustincastano5399]

AWSOME

[@aplaguedoctor406]

Sick bro

[@tcabradilla1987]

I’m convinced it’s jimmy

[@katdbass]

Oh. My. God. Where have you been my whole life? You are fucking amazing. Covering Jimmy is hard stuff and you pulled it off beautifully.

[@chucklopez6183]

Fantastic - can you do a video of just the fills slowed down?

[@donsak111]

Awesome once again!!!!Your perfomances never fail!Please PM me where you find the STEMS pls:)

[@the_camera_eye_8898]

awesome. please cover the everlasting gaze or stand inside your love next!

[@OneJuanWon]

Everlasting Gaze or An Ode to No One.....either one would be phenomenal. Cheers to you DE - keep slayin' it :-)

[@christianpaeznegron]

sick af

[@SimAlex20000]

great work. this is a super tough song. SP somehow manged to play it much faster live than on the record. there's footage on here somewhere. it's insanity.

[@Fresh_I.S.C.]

yes!! thanks for doing my request!!

[@jackhensel2191]

Jimmy is like 27 or something like that on Rolling Stones top drummers, not a bad spot but he deserves higher than that. When people look at the band they just see Billy but Jimmy is ultimately the better musician, nothing against Billy tho. Jimmy is an absolute musical genius, as well as Billy. Just a band that was one of the best but never got the credit they deserved with their first two records.