Aaron Spears' playing on "Caught Up" by Nick Molenda

[@AaronSpears]

It definitely was not me...I enjoyed Nick's playing...He was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

[@bjbuchanan7326]

Hey bro, you still play the drums?

[@ben-tol]

@@bjbuchanan7326 nope,he selling crack right now,check on his ig,dm if u interested buy one

[@beetlejews]

Amazing work by the both of you

[@emilialudwa4558]

almost the same notes and concept but completely different music, precision but without Aron's freedom and musicality. It's not enough to have technique to play like Aron.

[@groethej]

​@@emilialudwa4558Not sure how you can find fault with that, other than stating the obvious that he's not Aaron.

[@DrumsTheWord]

There's something very special...and very skilled, about another musician covering another's parts note for note. This was top of KZbin at the time for drummers, Nick. I remember the performance by Aaron, and also being blown away by your cover. You nailed it, mate.

[@stumeister5507]

Can't imagine 4 people not liking this. taught me a lot Nick, thanks man

[@giantkiller56]

I did NOT see that coming. It's an exact replica of AS's gig. Amazing!

[@LivingUpstate]

yea. even down to his fill. would of liked to see hid fill with his own twist. other than that dude is beast.

[@adrianpunga1998]

man,you are crazy... how it is possible that you have played the song exactly like Aaron did? those fills were initially improvised,but you nailed it...

[@beetlejews]

He was 99.99% spot on

[@deborahmolenda2112]

Loved this then... as NOW!!! YOUR AMAZING NICK! Rock'n it forever!!! ❤❤❤

[@kamilo88drum]

YOU ARE better than I thought. Big respect.

[@dcidreams]

Also, the sounds that you produced are probably some of the best sounds I've heard. Dat snare and dat kick, mmmhhhmmmm. You can freaking do it all. Ridiculous!

[@scottrobertmedia]

Probably the best drum cover note for note I have seen done on this song ever. Keep it up man, you rock

[@wildanS]

Should've simulated pushing the broken high-hat stand back to it's place. Just kidding, I'm in awe. :O

[@cuthbertmbuga3244]

Legendary playing Nick

[@jomacorjr]

Nick, you f' ing nailed it. Timing was spot on, good bass work, and the triplet fills were good. This song is a straight 4/4 time with lots of 6/8 triplet fills. Great groove!!!!

[@welberribeiro]

Nick Congrats for your amazing Job!!! That must Have been hard to do man so GOD BLESS YOU!!! Im buying my copy tomorrow and am guna start working on it!!! You Nailed IT!!! It Pisses me off to see guys like Cobus a million plus hits where a REAL DRUMMER like you doesnt get the same attention!!! You Are The Man, and u just did what no body else has done before!!! God Bless YOU

[@ashcroft05]

This was so good and so accurate that I genuinely expected your hi hat to fall over at the same time as Aaron's. Amazing playing man!

[@KwesiAyoKweRobinson]

PERFECT!!!!!!!!!

[@TheMarchstick]

nick you can play anything! yes looking forward to your transcription too!

[@drummerboypete]

I know a lot of drummers that would look at vids like this and say stuff like "he should develop his own voice etc..." but you are seriously impressive. You have made me think about getting a teacher again and I've been playing semi pro for 10+ years :)

[@clavinicle]

this is just too awesome. great job.

[@drummerfedorpopov6915]

Great job!! Thank you! Dozen of new fills in my baggage!)))

[@FRANCOSKT8]

I am so exciteeeeed!!

[@TheMediceye]

purchased transcription...it is perfect for learning this awesome song!

[@AlexxDrrUms]

This is mind blowing. The amount of painstaking work you must have put in to get this note-for-note, the technique required to play it and still maintain that groove throughout it just plain impressive! Can't wait for the instructional videos man, great job!

[@lisacutieful]

What amazes me is that Aarons version is technical, soulful, just nasty..and this dude is also able to transmit that subtle sense of nastiness and soul.. I wonder if even Spear's himself can play it exactly the same..Im sure he could, but with not out some work and breaking it down himself..cant stop watching this

[@lecarrotman]

great feel and absolute precision... never seen anything like this, well done!

[@idlebirdmusic]

Nick, Man I've watched Aaron play that several times bc it is one of my favorite solos... SIR MAD PROPS

[@TheChopBandit]

Now as a compliment, dude, I never would have took the time to learn this song chop for chop. So you doing this not only shows your ability, but also your work ethic and willingness to study, from one drummer to another, great job man

[@bertybertface1914]

Almost perfect, your Hi that did not fall over. Amazing work.

[@raston_]

Crazyyyyyyyyy😮😮😮😮😮 u played it note for note ..🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kbdrumcovers]

Great job Sir!! You served Aaron Spears very well!

[@Raviabenj2000]

Wow and Wow and Wow that cover was awesome and to execute it like aaron still amazes me you are a great talent

[@zislec]

Most accurate caught up cover on KZbin. Outstanding 👏😌

[@biel3000100]

Awesome job. amazing

[@jerrydrumzz3191]

What the heck man!!! This is freaking amazing 👏

[@yvanoe341]

Super batteur.bonne technique 😊❤❤

[@Imhotep_DrummerJones]

Dude you just played "Aaron spears"... Wow. And I mean that in a GOOD WAY. Never mind people hating and saying its a cover of a cover... It's been 10 years and i still can't learn some of the licks lol... Nice job

[@timbarrow1076]

My name is Tim and am a drummer and Chapman Stick player from Oregon. You are one funky white boy Nick :-),....... playin' licks like that I give you some major props.......Aaron would be proud :-).

[@PanosVassilopoulos]

That is awesome note for note playing !!!

[@dcidreams]

YES! YOU STINKING KILLED IT! Amazing job, can't wait for instructionals.

[@PerryDeGennaro]

I am stunned. You literally played it note for note in perfect time and with that killer feel! You can't teach that! Well done my friend!

[@CrucialConor]

That was absolutely incredible!

[@RAWTWHYLAH]

this is too amazing

[@nikoofdrums342]

wow

[@shutitup68]

Amazing!

[@Eljubilodeltambor]

Seriously man... you're insane!!!!! MIND BLOWING SOUND AND PERFORMANCE

[@jasonmascelle4447]

Amazing nick, you made it look so easy too. 11/10

[@MrCevans1026]

Every lick just like my man Aaron. Awesome job perfect!!!!

[@Zildjiandrummer1000]

This is ace bro, seriously, not many people can catch every not like Spears does, I guess your one of the very few that can, well done man!

[@michaelmitchell7334]

that's amazing. js to be able to pull every note out is dope.. Sharing this..

[@customcomm1000]

Great drumming. nice one!

[@KeelanOHara]

Wow..awesome job!

[@Org6701]

NICE JOB NICK! KEEP IT UP! BEST REGARDS!

[@barabbabill548]

great job!!!

[@Avico78]

GREAT GREAT JOB MAN! It looks so natuaral and easy ... a real talenet!! Keep on rocking!

[@I_TheCreator]

This was dead on... no mess ups.. perfect timing.. Idk how you did it... but you did it.. excellently i may add hahahaha

[@williamcampbell5168]

wow, man, you are killing this song and doing so like its easy..wowowow fantastic drumming man.

[@darrendonnelly2397]

Dude awesome job love it.

[@justforlaughs8988]

Wow!!!!! Amazing!!!!! perfect!!!!

[@nmolenda]

Welber- Thanks man. That really means a lot. I hope you're having a great holiday season. Cheers, -Nick

[@Alex-ce6it]

you nailed it.... spot on brother, well done!

[@cripple1313]

Can't believe you you learned his entire solo, excellent job!

[@marvinames7912]

You killed it great great job

[@letsgetrealable]

dude that was the best ive heard it was jus the same as aarons good job hope someday i could be that good

[@pipeline555]

Well done!!!

[@SEAJustinDrum]

...Still the best cover I have ever seen on the internet.

[@daveedr.8682]

wow your very talented!!!!! Good Job

[@todaysmanna8673]

Brilliant!

[@PERRADE]

Ufff... enorme macho... Está clavado !!! Groovazo !!!

[@manueltresle1308]

wooooww good job mahhnn!!! Big ups!!

[@marlonbuzios]

Muito bom fera! Idêntico...! Parabéns...!

[@TheMediceye]

Usher - 'Caught Up' - (Attempt at the Aaron Spears version) Cheers for the notation Nick! Great job!

[@mihaidrums]

Great work dude!!! 5 Stars!!!

[@analoguestills]

That was phenomenal! Great job mate.

[@brohoop]

Holy cow! You've GOT to feel good about that! Good job!

[@G1R15H1]

Amazing stuff bro you got talent

[@JonathanNonis]

Brilliant work, mate!

[@2827junior]

wow ive never heard someone that is so detailed and just like aaron spears

[@MrErciliocosta]

Beautiful

[@andy5000120]

This is fuckin fantastic playing, there aren't too many "drummers" out there that can play to this level nevermind transcribe it and play so well. I shall be subscribing to your page sir 😉

[@Dazlerdee49]

Awesome job dude very slick indeed.

[@elliotblanchfield2542]

Solid playing man! I'm really liking your snare sound, nice and tight. Keep cranking out the beats

[@bobisnotmyuncle]

I think I may even prefer this to the original, you make it look very easy, wonderful playing!

[@La_sagne]

it's true... but it's great to give you ideas, keep you inspired and helps you learn new techniques, fills, or grooves to the lateron use them in your own music.

[@drumology2001]

Killin' as always! Love it when the drum corps skills come in handy on a kit. You made this look so damn easy, too - way to go! Looking forward to the transcription. :D

[@groethej]

Really nice playing man!

[@BurrenSHdrums]

AWESOME stuff man!

[@EnzanebeaT]

amazing job man!!!

[@MultiMila95]

AMAZING

[@DrummerZful]

Great playing nice

[@owiseone1]

When I clicked on this I thought, "oh here we go, this is going to completely suck." Wow, was I wrong. Great job man!

[@ikarosousadecamargo]

very good man!!!!!!

[@pedalboyc19]

dagg u studied my fav drummer chops that's cool ..sounds good

[@josiasdosanjos6434]

Muito bom!! Tirou tudo, parabens

[@GodSentSoldier]

Wow man! You're amazing man!

[@SebGee]

Fair play man.. that was amazing!

[@cesarsalmeron8425]

Dude, this is awesome. Not sure if you remember me, but we were both drummers for the same UW jazz combo in like 2003 when we had Latin Jazz for a quarter. Congrats on your achievements.

[@harpsband]

Cesar Alcantar Of course I remember you, Cesar! You taught me my first bongo groove. How are you man?

[@cesarsalmeron8425]

haha! Cool man, it had been a while... doing alright here. Still living in Seattle, playing timbales/percussion for a Mexican group. Your work is inspiring for real dude, gotta follow your FB for local shows and check you out!

[@nmolenda]

Cesar Alcantar good deal. please do! HARPS is doing some very fulfilling stuff at the moment. It would be great to see ya out there!

[@JustinCassaday]

Nick is a genius, he's my drumline instructor and is very gifted in what he does.

[@welberribeiro]

u rocked it!!!

[@davidemasetti8635]

WOW AMAZING! are you alien?! hahah PERFECT!! You nailed it exactly like Aaron!!!!!!! awesome.

[@soyelputoamoamparo]

Muy bueno,felicidades

[@DrummingPassion2000]

that's amazing