Alex Rudinger - Between The Buried And Me - "Obfuscation"

[@coltonpugh9669]

This album personally has my favorite drumming of all time. It's crazy how Blake tracked all of the drums in less than 3 days without a single scratch track. He did it all to a click. Phenomenal.

[@CapOlimar]

Dude is a beast, I caught one of his drumsticks last time I saw them play. Incredible stuff.

[@QuincyKane]

I remember watching Blake's original drum playthrough of this song; he comes up with such unique and powerful drum parts. Great performance, Alex!

[@RichaadEB]

i remember that drum playthrough, blake is a madman - excellent work dude!!

[@bstoybox]

I remember looking for undertale music and finding your stuff! glad to hear that you enjoy both rudy, and the masters that are, BTBAM. Much Love!

[@BowlinLefty]

Of all the BTBAM songs, I'm most excited you posted a playthrough of this one 🤘

[@BoogieWoogieCat]

Same. I wish he played Mirrors as well though. :D

[@AndyJanssenMusic]

Fellow drummer here: It's hard to put into words, but this video reminded me why I make music and what us musicians put in all the effort for. Truly inspiring!

[@1987lildrummer]

Never stop trying to achieve musical excellence, this is proof right here that it is possible. Inspiring to watch!

[@AndrewHislop777]

Freakin bravo dude 🙌🏻🔥🥵 still a dream of mine over 10 years to do a cover of mirrors and obfuscation back to back (one take) lol one can dream! You slayed it

[@dragons_red]

Been playing music for years and I can't even fathom learning a song like this. This is like I'm watching aliens play. Amazing.

[@mattondrums25]

Wow! I didn't know anyone on this planet could cover Blake so flawlessly. Bravo!

[@gordonchristophertubo3164]

This has got to be the most pleasant surprise from youtube for a long time

[@blakeyeatsteaky]

You played this song better than I ever have.

[@rikupitkanen3143]

But you wrote these masterpiece drums :) also awesome playthrough by Alex of course!

[@BlackFriday242]

Btbam has been my favorite band of all time since I first listened to them back in 2009. Sick playing as usual.

[@David-rj1ru]

they are good. i got into them back then as well. do you agree some of the magic is gone though?

[@BlackFriday242]

@@David-rj1ru Meh. Every album since Future Sequence has been so different and has their own sound, but I wouldn't say they lost the magic. They just released their newest album Colors 2, which was amazing They're definitely one of the best progressive metal bands of this generation.

[@bielastolfi]

Amazing, note by note!! Perfect

[@mrfz09]

Blake Richardson and Alex Rudinger. Two of the best to ever do it!

[@josephgregory7981]

I don't think my brain has the capacity to store that many drum parts. That's a full set in one song.

[@ManiacFitness]

😆 I kno right! Imagine the math equations in their head to be able to play this stuff

[@Childofbhaal]

The crazy part is they can play their full albums front to back with no pause

[@jarrodstovold425]

This has to be the greatest cover on KZbin now surely. You’re a god Rudi, amazing work brother

[@arsonne]

Killer as always. Blake is SOOOOO underrated and under known. He's been one of the best metal drummers in the game since the Glass Casket and Alaska days. I've purchased two of the books you've done with him and I'll buy the new one on the new tour!

[@VirgoKing89]

This is by far BTBAM’s best record. I’d love for you to play Swim to the Moon. You are an amazing drummer! 🖤🖤🖤🔥🔥🔥👍🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@stris4nubs]

This really is their best album. Colors 1 and 2 and parallax 2 give it a run for its money but this one take it IMO.

[@VirgoKing89]

@@stris4nubs Yes absolutely! I haven’t heard Parallax II in its entirety but I’ve heard all of Parallax 1 and it is one of my favorites.

[@joelsulc9051]

Bruh i loved track and spent months learning the drums. But if you haven't listened to colors 2 yet.... stop everything you are doing right now and listen.

[@GonnaGetYouBoi]

btbams first 2 albums are superior to anything theyll ever do. their 2nd best album is colors. everything after colors sounds like they want to be dream theater. they had their own original sound and then went full prog\dream theater. boring. funnily their heavier music was more melodic. and when they tried to be melodic they just ended up sounding like a dream theater rip off. selkies, mordecai, ants of the sky, more of myself to kill... all superior songs to any of this over the top boringness. and I'm a guitar player who loves instrumental music.. i love john petrucci.. i love prog.. but btbam doing prog is garbage. well not garbage.. it just boring. voices of trespass was decent and colors 2 has a heavier feel to it, and definitely brings back some of the heavier riffing style that made them. i hope they abandon prog one day and just go back what put them on the map. but... its a money thing, i understand. theyre trying to make money while not completely selling out and dumbing down their music. so instead of going pop.. they went prog. so lame

[@alexk5025]

@@GonnaGetYouBoi bruh. just stop lmao

[@antnyneveruploads]

I’m convinced this is the best song Blake’s ever written, which is really, REALLY saying something when you look at his entire catalog. It’s splitting hairs, but this song is phenomenal, and you crushed it as always 🤘🏽

[@Greasonn]

I dunno, the P1 three song EP is next level shit

[@antnyneveruploads]

@@Greasonn yeah like I said, splitting hairs. Parallax 1 is arguably his best front-to-back effort, but for an individual song I'd pick this one

[@flagmuffin1221]

@@antnyneveruploads Honestly, Obfuscation is probably one of their most well written songs period. BTBAM is my favourite band and I do love the jump-around style they have with 99% of their work, but this song is different. It has a certain musical motif that seems to be prevalent throughout the entire song, which holds the whole thing together so goddamn well.

[@surveil3548]

@@flagmuffin1221 Honestly Obfuscation would fit almost perfectly with the Coma Ecliptic songwriting style

[@ImNevy]

best song the bands ever written as a whole

[@ghostrobot3714]

Trying to find a BTBAM song w/o vocals to show my friend who 'hates' metal is what brought me to Alex's channel, with the 'Ectopic Stroll'. I became an instant fan. If that wasn't enough, he then joined my other favorite metal band, Intronaut, do lay down one of the best drum performances I've ever heard, and the Legend was cemented. Good sh*t homie, you're an inspiration to us all!

[@christopheram692]

This is literally a song I thought was damn near impossible to replicate, and yet here we are. Damnit, you’re so good Alex!

[@fromulus]

Damn dude, that was incredible!

[@anotherdrummer2]

My guy, covering the track that got me into BTBAM. 🤙❤️🤙

[@joelmartin3213]

I’m about to go see these guys here in a few weeks in Charlotte North Carolina

[@mellindrums]

My most favorite BTBAM song ever! I used to watch that old video of Blake recording this almost daily.

[@richardgroce7839]

Alex, knowing Blake as I do and knowing what Blake can do, you sir, have covered his playing extremely well. I applaud you! Good drumming and also, I applaud you for taking on Blake as to me and millions of others, one of the best Metal drummers in today's Metal scene. BTBAM are tops in my opinion and they're all great guys and brothers to me. Keep on keepin' on!

[@teacherfromthejungles6671]

Thanks for covering my favorite BTBAM song!

[@bravadogrey5368]

This shot me straight back to High School when I'd have this song on repeat. So dope to see you play it here.

[@wesenforce8602]

Floor tom action! Love it.

[@MisaUlises87]

I beg for a blotted science cover Alex!!! If there is any man capable for that you, you are the Man.

[@kurtthedrummingplumber]

The sense of achievement on your face at the end is what made the video. Epic sauce man! Epic sauce! 👍👍❤

[@jtimperio]

Your little flourishes and personal interpretations are so good because they honor the real part and Blake’s creativity while also showcasing your own. Superb work!

[@InfestedCheetah]

Beast mode! Nice work!

[@AruhPlays]

One of the best drummers playing one of the best songs ever 🔥

[@joshtaylor6086]

I honestly don't think anyone other than Blake could've pulled that off as well as you just did. Bravo, super-chief!

[@kellyvoelkel8442]

Dude. You absolutley smashed that! Such hard work will never go unnoticed.

[@VentoRdrummeR]

Such an interesting awesome track! And holy smokes, the clarity of the mix is top notch. Great work all around, you never disappoint

[@coreyroberts47]

Dude blake is that dude. New record rips too. Great cover

[@gobroshd4099]

Perfection!

[@sicboi80]

Dude, I'm blown away. Thank you!

[@MickeyKraut419]

I've often come back to your playthroughs over the years you've been on KZbin. It usually happens when I find myself listening to your own body of work, or any drummer you've covered, and end up thinking how the actual f#$& does he do that?!? It's very refreshing to see an elite drummer like yourself showing humility and being transparent and admitting a track was too difficult to do in one take. It fosters a greater appreciation of you as a person and drummer, and for the artist that you're humble enough to admit is a notch above. I'd love to see you cover more of Blake's work some day, especially Lunar Wilderness. I think a lot of folks that dive deep into BTBAM and focus on listening to Blake's drumming agree with your thoughts that he's one of the best in the world today, period. Regardless of genres.

[@1987lildrummer]

I'm a simple man, I see one my favorite drummers covering my favorite drummer and I hit like

[@JayCord00]

BTBM is simply amazing and a great cover from another amazing artist 👍🏻😁

[@n5r15]

One of my favorite drummers covering another one of my favorite drummers. Not sure how I havent seen this yet. Today is a good day.

[@andyham6094]

Definitly the best mix of Alex’s videos that hasn’t been mixed by nolly. All the other mixers you can hear a huge difference between nolly mixed videos and all the others but this mix is right up there

[@ZachInchDrums]

Easily one of my favorite drummers to watch!

[@JTNugget]

One of the greatest albums of all time.

[@peterbilt9229]

Absolutely amazing. After just being able to see Blake play this song live, you nailed it right on the head.

[@dcfromthev]

Wow this is fantastic! Blake is a monster!

[@Vissing]

Blake Richardson's playthrough of this was one of my favourite drum vids back in the days. You tend to do some really nice and interesting covers this year, everything from Nasum to Haken, a midtempo Nile song. PS: Nice one-foot blasts from 4:40-4:48 ;)

[@whomenever8678]

Such fluidity. I love watching great drummers covering other great drummers. I can't imagine learning this song.

[@CodeEchoMusic]

I just don't get how I'm still so freaking impressed every time as if you don't completely kill everything you put out. Great work as always, Alex!

[@drewl5221]

You madman! You nailed this, note for note. In my opinion Blake Richardson is the best progressive drummer in the game right now. The drums have evolved as an instrument over the last 20 years, and it's been fun trying to keep up. There are others, but he has kept the dream theater groove alive for me more than the others.

[@GlennThomson]

You were already the best, and somehow you’ve leveled up even more. Just unreal Rudi

[@declanwhite]

A pleasure as always! So easy to mix drums hit so well 😎

[@SnareSpectre]

I've been watching your videos for several years now and I've always been impressed with the sound quality. But to my ears, this mix is easily the best I've heard from you!

[@KozacraS]

I've been waiting for you to cover this tune for so long! Thank you!

[@Dainjamouth]

God I love this song and played by you just damn bro, damn! So tight! This song on drums is just insanity and you made it look so easy bro!

[@SuperPudger]

what an amazing song, just remembering all those parts is crazy, and he makes it look so good- super badass

[@frankburdodrums8984]

18" on the far left. Interesting placement. Great playing. 😎🔥🥁

[@fox_bt7467]

Beautiful man, one of my favorite songs by these guys. Awesome performance!

[@Freakface666]

Couldn’t have done this better myself 😜 Another joy to listen &watch. Tx 👏👏👏

[@joelmartin3213]

Blake Richardson would be proud 👍🏼

[@Player85376]

One of the best written drums, it is like a detailed story beside detailed story. Thanks you Alex for reflecting clearly this beautiful music of Blake.

[@ZackAttack5794]

Such a masterpiece from a master drummer!

[@mtxrules]

That kit is dialed in. Amazing production as always! Great work on this cover!

[@Swollen_Goat]

Coming back to comment a second time. After watching again and knowing the context of the video, It's crazy that Blake does this every time but 10 times the amount with how complicated and long their songs are. Love it.

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

HELL YEAH Just getting better and better!

[@bike89]

I heard all "The great misdirect" and saw the video of Blake playing Obfuscation in 2011, i was like 22 y.o., started playing drums 4 years before, i was self thaught and just like you i was watching the video of Blake standing in awe in front of the screen. Then all of a sudden i said :"you know what? i'm gonna learn it anyway, whatever it takes! " . It was long time ago but i think it took me like 2 weeks to learn it by ear and remembering all of that stuff, then i took my shitty electronic drums (which was all i had at that time) and my shitty camera and recorded all the song in one take (not the first, obv XD) and put the video here on youtube. (link at the end of the comment if you're interested in what came out, i need to clarify that i'm not linking it in order to get views, i do not absolutely care about that.) This reminds me of that time, so many memories, all the commitment and the struggle to achieve something that you don't know nothing about but you WANT to, and no matter what it takes, you will arrive at the end of that...maybe :D. One of the most inspired moments of my study. lol. You unblocked me a memory, so, thanks a lot!! :D OH, and btw, EPIC PLAYING as always, killer sound and motion. ( link to the crappy cover : kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJqaonakf7mpaJY )

[@MapexNJD]

First, you crushed it. Blake is an absolute animal and you nailed this song. Second, your drum mix is fantastic. That snare is beautiful. I'll be listening to more of you in the future. Would love to see you tackle a Matt Greiner/ABR tune!

[@MartinBellamyMBDrums]

I think I'm gonna have to pick up my jaw from the floor after that one! Holy crap🤘🤘

[@TayPlaysDrums]

One of my favorites. I can get on a kit and play this all the way through any day! Sounds amazing bro 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Martindupie]

Oh man, that clean shave takes me back to the first time I ever saw you play Section 8 on your channel. It's definitely been a minute! Great cover dude!

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

Man.... how good was Rudi’s ‘Section 8’ cover? Love watching him play through anything by ‘Whitechapel’ and can’t wait to hear what they sound like with Alex writing the drum parts on their next album.

[@FootmasterSeattle]

Such a perfect drum set up.

[@thedruryman]

Legendary. More BTBAM!!!

[@belt1749]

Man you just showing off at 8:16! Great cover

[@joshx555]

This is my favorite btbam song on drums. So glad I get to watch your amazing ass cover it. 👌

[@kylejcwagner]

Amazing performance as always, Alex! Been a huge fan of both you and Blake for MANY years now. Can only imagine the work you put into this, holy smokes haha

[@MarkieC1990]

Holy shit dude, absolutely amazing performance 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 and that snare sounds unreal.

[@betweentheburnoutandme1155]

Phenomenal. Love this guy. Amazing cover of an absolute beast of a song. Keep up the good work Alex. You're a monster and a joy to watch. And I don't care that it's not one take. Who could possibly do this in one take? Oh yea, Blake every night on their current tour. 😂

[@pfunnk14]

Not fair how awesome Alex is. One of the best drummers out there. Just so consistent and precise. Some of the best sounding drums as well. Damnit. So fucking good.

[@Drumsholic]

Amazing work Alex in every second, complexity but with great musicallity, unbelievable skills improves your huge love for drumming!!!

[@ChrisKellyDrums]

Wow that was amazing! Such an intricate song and you nailed it. The mix also sounds really good!

[@Ryo7_7]

Such great writing and playing from btb&m. Great as always Alex 🤘🏾.

[@jeffcallahan4118]

Just an amazing play through. No idea how you did that. Bravo! 👏

[@kevymetal66]

ALWAYS AMAZING.

[@nwelsh84]

There will always be a Marfa, and Alex Rudinger will always be one of my favorite drummers. CLEAN!

[@NahImPro]

Great job on this dude. Excellent playing. You know your kit very well, timing was excellent as well.

[@mrPauljacob]

Covering Blake Richardson's drumming is incredibly impressive. You killed it. So damn technical

[@stealingtomorrowband]

What a powerhouse!! Great job man. I know those parts are pretty tough..

[@mateo767]

I'll never forget Blake ripping this recording on the TGM making of footage

[@Deuterium52]

Love the transparency in the description, we all already know you’re one of the best drummers out there! & Just wish there was bass in the mix.

[@schrotestthehero]

Unbelievable work Rudi 🤘🏻

[@Kabz8]

One of my fav btbam tracks. Killed it of course.

[@wesleypeck8265]

I LOVE how much background you give us in the description about the process and people involved. Thank you Rudi!

[@mdterps1042]

Hey no prob, dude !!! It's nice to know that *someone* reads them. LOL!!! I kinda figure most people don't tbh 🤣. But I'm glad you enjoy em', dude !

[@samhughes2001]

Always great to see a drumming legend cover another drumming legend, nailed it bro!

[@monsieurbreakdown4814]

What a tight performance, this is beyond insane. The amount of work in here is colossal :o I'd love to see you cover The Sky Is Red by Leprous , this song in your hands would sound so huge.

[@NoName-qk3qp]

Bro, You are absolutely amazing! You do every song extreme justice. Been watching you for a long time and I have been blown away from day one. You have become my favorite drummer in the world. Can't wait for the chance to see you play live. fuckin badass

[@mdterps1042]

Dang dude, really means a lot - truly. Appreciate you following my work over the years & all the kind words

[@ThePortal101]

Just saw BTBAM perform this entire album couple nights ago. It was surreal😌

[@jeffminor4235]

I seen them in a small venue. I could literally grab three feet. And one dude was like yeah warm those hand up Blake while he is doing hand exercises before playing. Mind blowing I'm just waiting for Blake to mess up. He doesn't. Solid as concrete

[@crastics]

Epic relentless drumming man! Never stop

[@drummicus22]

Phenomenal! You killed it, great job!

[@Kilroy117]

So much awesome in one video. Great work!