Toto - Africa (Drum Cover)

[@takiscrub]

01:13 best part by far

[@Eli-yj5vw]

Gotta be the best fill in music ever. It’s so simple but it’s just incredible.

[@hawkeye1836]

Agreed 100% 🤙

[@drumam]

I would say 3:16! So cool! :)

[@fredmazzerjr]

Yes it's cool but it's "just" a bridge to the chorus, for me the best part is the flute which could be considered a flute solo? But then again it's my opinion

[@albertbas2837]

@3:17 is the best LOL

[@KingToll]

This song is constant 16th notes throughout, props to you from a fellow drummer!

[@ColmDowling]

Yeah man , good exercise for the right hand

[@carsonkubesh5505]

Colm Dowling I exersise my right hand on the hi hat and on my dick lmao

[@Armz316]

King Troll you're so cool! Glad to know that you're a drummer too! Newbie here.

[@derickvo317]

KingToll Levitate is a real challenge with your right hand that’s why I play it with two hands

[@dixienormous3262]

Jeff Porcaro was the King of 16th notes. Very challenging indeed!

[@morb124]

the tom's sounds are awesome

[@chaosbrownie9139]

morb124 That’s because they are tuned correctly

[@justinfischer9316]

I believe those are Evans Ec2’s

[@albertomatthew4846]

Mine sounds the same

[@mahensiriwardana1334]

Totally..those sound amazing..

[@jaydondelport4106]

Honestly Forearms must be finished after that

[@ColmDowling]

I said id mix it up a bit and cover some Toto. Such a great groove orchestrated by Jeff Pocaro in this track. I was watching different Live videos of him playing it and one fill he did really caught my ear. I tried to replicate it @3:15 in the video just before the final chorus. Also I've started uploading old unseen videos on my Facebook page that haven't been seen on youtube due to their copyright laws. I've recently uploaded Zero by the smashing pumpkins and plan to upload a Jimi Hendrix Video next. Heres the Link to my page , Cheers , Colm facebook.com/ColmDowlingDrums/

[@WaghRules]

That fill was dope mate!

[@davidgiraldoj1880]

It's one of my favorite fills, he did really caught my ear too. When I watched that video for the first time I listened to that part about a million times

[@LucasDrums]

Totally agree! Very hard to play exactly in time...

[@mappychamp1]

colm,great job adding some "pep" to that``your confidence is very good! fun to watch!

[@ColmDowling]

Cheers pal

[@m1s011]

I'm obsessed with your covers man

[@steveaustin1090]

Hey Char. How are u doin hun? I have done some covers and hopefully you will like my versions.

[@birdbrainmafia5108]

GONNA TAKE A LOT TO DRAG ME AWAAAAYYY FROM YOOOOOOU, THERE'S NOTHIN THAT A HUNDRED MEN OR MOOOORE COULD EVER DOOOOOO, I BLESS THE RAAAINS DOWN IN AAAAAAFRICAAAAAAAAA, GONNA TAKE SOME TIME TO DO THE THINGS WE NEVER HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD

[@norfield9596]

Bird Brain Mafia same man, same

[@vincent-ow8ss]

Its not even correct lyrics but ok...

[@tranthuyduong]

You have gone insane... 🤣

[@Calgatron]

Ganos Thenie What are you on about, yes it is, that’s the correct lyrics

[@yenblancodelgado]

⁰

[@bwolohan18]

Love the 3rd of the 16th on the bell. Well done holding 16ths at a perfect dynamic for the whole song. The triplet fills are spot on after the keyboard solo, just as Jeff did them.

[@flaviocazzaniga9392]

Figa che 🐓 gallo

[@patrickbourke2385]

What a bloody brilliant tune. Superb video. I'd love to hear Rosanna too

[@WaghRules]

I support this

[@ColmDowling]

Thanks Patrick , Ill try to get around to Rosanna at some stage ;)

[@JoacolLink100]

After these I'm sure you could end up covering rosanna (Probably in a perfect way), I've tried that a lot of times but I can't xD, it's very diffcult but im sure you can

[@clemmie4]

You must be from Britain

[@goindrummer7360]

Best cover of Africa I've ever seen. And you added Jeff's favorite fill in at 3:17. That was fantastic, too.

[@cir.2042]

Trying to practice this song. Those 16ths are such pain. 😂

[@randomguy-yu5os]

Thats Jeff Porcaro for you 😅

[@spcjefferson1030]

No they arent

[@drumbum6759]

Jeff put subtle accents on the 16ths on the hats.

[@kenthemanmcmillan8965]

If you listen to the recording then you will realise that there is a quarter note foot hi hat pattern not sixteenth notes on the hi hat along with a quarter note floor tom, it's a shaker and maracas giving the illusion of sixteenth notes on the hi hats, although the great Jeff Porcaro (RIP) played sixteenth notes on the hi hat live but the recording has a lot of percussion on it played Jeff Porcaro, Joe Porcaro and Lenny Castro

[@kenthemanmcmillan8965]

I stand corrected about the quarter notes on the floor tom and the djembe, Jeff Porcaro played a unique 1, 2, the ah of 2, 3, 4 on his Cowbell which was matched by Lenny Castro on his congas with quarter note shekere and the 16th note shaker pattern

[@nikonian1116]

From a drummer (58 now, playing since birth) to a drummer Great chops. Time is spot on. I see some Moeller technique there. Keep going and listen to everyone that has ever sat behind a kit and lit up the stage. That's what we do. Carry the torch and focus on your left hand. Play opposite. Its not easy but focus.

[@dixienormous3262]

Great job. Jeff Porcaro was one of the most talented drummers ever yet was grossly undervalued IMHO. His beats are very complex and one has to really listen carefully to hear all of the different notes and sound nodes. Rosanna is another one that requires true diligence.

[@sammy0093]

Watched that last fill over and over again. Great cover Colm!

[@ColmDowling]

Cheers man

[@freddiereilly111]

Same!

[@runbobrun51]

Who else blesses the rains down in Africa?

[@chaosbrownie9139]

Who wouldn’t?

[@cathcartmagic]

Runbobrun I bless the rains not in Africa

[@MikePlaysYeet]

Black Toof 🅰️IDS AND E🅱️🅾️L🅰️

[@The_Top_Striker]

Me blyat

[@sirtaco8770]

EY IM STUDYING AFRICA RN IN SCHOOL!!!

[@maxberry7143]

Im only 12 and iv been learning drums for a year now and im all ready grade 4(because grade 1 and 2 i learnt in a klick of a finger) people say im a fast learner. But with an hour to spare i finally learnt this song for my friend.16th notes, fills, drags and all. Cant wate to get back to school to show my friend.

[@HideFromMaster]

The mind goes somewhere incredible when your behind a kit. Nothing is wrong in the universe and your full of growth and contentment. What a beautiful thing music can do for your soul. Primitive. Full. Nothing but growth.

[@davidhitsdrums]

3:09 I see what you NEARLY did there :D

[@6pup]

Never heard a better, more powerful drum cover of this beautiful song, very nice.

[@f3lix512]

The snair sound is amazing

[@FelipeLeiter]

@Justin Long i dont like the snare sound, sound dead

[@filipmuhlbach-ekstrom7736]

100% the best drum cover of this song on KZbin

[@jamesjack3992]

It would be really sick if you did 'my number' by foals cheers

[@MultiKnightboy]

Best drummer on KZbin in my opinion.

[@spiker1797]

I love the suppressed sound of the snare.

[@hawkeye1836]

very much so !!!!

[@janzabel6760]

This is what decent drumming is all about: Good Sound, most solid time keeping, reduced and taken back interpretation, awesome and sophisticated wows in the ending part. I am jealous

[@chesenuggetmachinima]

Honestly one of the best covers I have heard, keep em comin! Can't stop listening over and over again!

[@ColmDowling]

Cheers man.

[@yepuhuh93]

Damn... You hold your groove perfectly, and you don't overplay. Perfect

[@ColmDowling]

Thanks Madeline.

[@yepuhuh93]

@@ColmDowling Seriously. You've got the best drum covers!

[@novastar5564]

This dude killed it! Parents used to listen to this song when I was a kid. Brought back memories!!

[@Ticonderous1]

You have become my favourite youtube go to guy for drum covers .. so glad i found yr channel brother....

[@ColmDowling]

Cheers man :)

[@patrickkakos7292]

man your timing is impeccable, when someone plays like that it brings a smile to my face, perfect dude, cant say enough

[@craigmellor4632]

One of my favourite songs sounds even better watching this . Nice video cover

[@tristendry2089]

804 people are jealous of your mad drumming skills bro

[@stephenattaway6658]

Fantastic use of different tuning s to play a bongo part and a kit part simultaneously. Great cover!

[@collwinwhrite9947]

I’m in love with the sound of that kit

[@heynongman1222]

Love when you switch over to the ride and hit the bell. Such a great sound

[@bwolohan18]

Holding the 16ths on the hats and that kick that doubles the snare. Just as Jeff played it. Well done man.

[@Daniel-79]

Cool drum kit studio tucked up in an attic. Your personal musical escape

[@drumcoverproduction8422]

Great fill and groove keep practicing you are excellent in your technique I follow and listen your video they are without mistakes im drummer and you are lucky cause you have great cymbals zildjian and drums ☺

[@Georgiadis_Giannis]

Super sound , great playing, !!!! Keep Rockin

[@iCloud12]

One of the best drum covers I’ve heard

[@Gianni_1208]

Nice snare sound👍🤘

[@passtheparcel2007]

Nice and punchy. Like ur deep toms, especially ur floor tom.

[@elviobufoli4716]

The best drum cover of Africa

[@janetbracco2867]

Nice. Love the drums in this song. Thank you for posting this.

[@joem9123]

y'all this was my first favorite song! :) i remember in intro to german in middle school, i had my backpack on my desk and i had my head down listening to this on my headphones full blast. started "accidentally" singing along to the chorus and someone got my attention and hushed me lol good times

[@ChainguiRafaeldaSilva]

Dude... What a groove! Amazing work! Congratulations from Brazil brother! Deus abençoe teu talento! Which means, God bless your talent!

[@roybartholet9746]

You are a great Drummer and I love to listen to your cover. You Play the Little Details perfect.

[@ColmDowling]

Cheers Roy

[@m3mefeo_]

Sooo this guy suddenly has covered all my favorite songs, from Alice in Chains and now Toto. Amazing channel

[@jonathanbarganian5656]

Good right hand may friend, very good drummer! Hello from Brazil!

[@Ticonderous1]

Started doing this with my band last week ... swung by to get some sneaky pointers that i will claim for myself .... you are the Man !!!

[@jamesbeesley4023]

You are my favourite drummer on KZbin your covers are so good, your drum kit sounds fantastic and you can see that your enjoying it

[@ColmDowling]

Cheers James

[@shadidmack]

You played the hell out of those drums mate! Incredible!

[@dominiclombardo6548]

love the snare head choice. my personal favorite

[@Dingleberry69973]

I'm actually learning this song in my band class. This helped me out a lot, thank you!

[@ColmDowling]

Glad it helps Gavin

[@sebastianarritola]

I actually have a love concert coming up and I’m doing Africa percussion so thanks for some beat ideas

[@ColmDowling]

Glad it helped man.

[@JesseShortis]

A very nice style change for the song- the drums gave this song a new feeling that is very nice

[@heriveltosantos8651]

Muito bom parabéns pelo trabalho profissional 👏👏👏👏👏👏 toka muito sucesso sempre aqui 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@TheDp1965]

Great Job! I really like the sound of the Birch shells with the clear no dot heads. Well done. Cheers.

[@hawkeye1836]

If you're gonna play Toto, you gotta sound like Toto. Score: AAAA++++++++++++++++ (Great Job Man) 🤙

[@ANORAKBANDA]

Best.. drum cover! Ever ! Thanks for sharing..

[@teknikgroup7597]

Awesome cover on an awesome song. Amazing

[@thatotherdrummeryt]

love the rhythm and beat to this song, never gets old

[@BorderflyTV]

You're the grooviest man alive💪👍👍👍

[@La_sagne]

i thought the drummer did the cowbell.. that made it impossible for me. this is really nicely done

[@dinellefernando]

Your drum kit sounds awesome.

[@muhammadzulfirdausbinabdul450]

Snare sounds great it fits perfectly

[@robdtech1]

Drums sound amazing along with your playing. How the hell did this get any thumbs down?...mind boggling. Subscribed! Awesome job!!

[@martinel2450]

Watch the way Simon Phillips plays this song. Not straight 16ths at all. It is a samba that is played with grace with dynamics between the verses and choruses not slamming the beat.

[@NilsHedstrom]

Awesome cover! You are a great drummer, one prime example is your variety of styles. You got pure hard rock and metal covers played great yet you can play more soft and laid back songs like this with good groove!

[@ColmDowling]

Thanks for your kind words Nils, Cheers.

[@33sdozwiad]

Your work sounds better than original drums, I don't know how you do this 😂 all day I have this rythm inside my head, great work!

[@anadeferreira]

Best Africa drum cover on KZbin 👌

[@Jason_Drums_]

One of my favourite Toto tracks, perfect drumming, really good 👍

[@them3ssageman748]

Those A customs sound so beautiful 😍

[@SimonC7777777]

Jesus this lad has groove and swing and feel. Brilliant.

[@julianbale6939]

In my next life, I want to be a drummer! You are incredible Colm. Can you cover Keith Moon's Cobwebs and Strange? Fantastic, keep it up!

[@zach7128]

Julian Bale why not be a drummer in this life?

[@jasdog]

Julian Bale how do you know thatyou will get another one

[@Stalicone]

@@zach7128 my thoughts exactly...you posted your reply 10 months ago. If Julian started learning when you posted your reply, he’d be well on his way by now. Even farther along if he started 2 years ago when he made his comment.

[@ericbrouse6366]

Do it now man .. i started at 33, 3 yrs ago and i'm not terrible lol.. you wont regret it, your wife might tho haha

[@cleipotzful]

Dude all your drum covers were awesome :) as well as song picks and drum tune too

[@terrygarguilo7457]

Super nice flows just perfect

[@ahyperdoc]

From one drummer to another, I say kudos to you, Colm. Nice backbeat and keeping up the 16th note hi-hat groove with just your right-hand. Your clip is proof that you don't have to be playing in 7/8 at 150 bpm; on a 30 piece kit, in order to entertain and impress.

[@ColmDowling]

Thanks for your kind words man.

[@kristobalcrypto9711]

Wow, only watched 2 mins and I already wanted to share that I really like this. And your floor tom sounds awesome! Well done, keep on drumming & sharing!

[@barrydrocknrail2231]

Brilliant! I could never play single hand sixteenth notes that fast.

[@goatman8692]

This is a tough 4/4 with 16ths . Outstanding!!

[@MartinRocks888]

I love this song!

[@stokes311]

These drums sound amazing.

[@danielcosta803]

awesome. Fantastic !!! regards from Brazil !!! Cheers man

[@rolandorodriguez602]

Suenas my bien tu bateria de seguro es una yamaha y excelente cover

[@jhonserna4178]

Damn fine job! Inspiring! Someday I will play this well!

[@tommytaylor1433]

Solid solid work, blew my mind mate well done

[@gym_m4rs]

Excellent drumming😎

[@Jaymz87]

Man your consistency with them 16ths so sweet!

[@PuR3G4MingMin3cr4ft]

Great cover, truely great. No overplay and stuff, just great. Did I told you it was great, cause it was.

[@finroe6089]

I really love your drums 😍

[@fredmazzerjr]

I love this song, it's absolutely flawless, the ambience makes me feel like I'm in Africa myself, specially on the flute part, I just close my eyes and imagine a better world for everyone

[@paszTube]

That snare sounds KILLER

[@matteopancera3162]

Very energic drumming. I like it because on KZbin every drummer do the Porcaro’s groove. It’s ok but in this video I see a new way of interpretation

[@KyleCastroTheDrummerBoy090613]

You're doing great Sir.. 😊🥁🇵🇭

[@therealityartist9057]

This is absolutely wicked brilliant love it better than the original sound recording sounds even better on my expensive high quality Marley headphones

[@aidensgameplay3308]

Your kit sounds fantastic

[@cripple1313]

Awesome cover Colm!!! Jeff Porcaro is one of the best ever. Could you cover Rosanna and Hold the Line if you are doing more Toto??

[@ColmDowling]

I'll be doing rosanna but Hold the Line is blocked on KZbin unfortunately

[@tfranklin1234]

Outstanding effort

[@easythegreat8317]

Outstanding job Colm!! Toto is a very underrated band

[@ColmDowling]

Cheers Eric

[@jeffmckibben2000]

Great job brother Love the China cymbal

[@Allroadstar]

Besides your badass skills I just gotta say your kit sounds amazing, man!

[@ColmDowling]

Thanks man.