Anhedonia (Chelsea Wolfe ft Emma R Rundle) - Fernando Medina Drum Cover/Remix

[@glasto7912]

Tasteful, skillful, soulful, musical. The classic Medina trademarks! Beautiful song enhanced beautifully!

[@FernandoMedinaDrummer]

Thank you my dear Brit Bristol bruv!

[@musikmel7]

Huge fan of the slow build! Dynamics overload.... I love it!

[@FernandoMedinaDrummer]

For many years I've worked hard on it and dynamics (among other things) is a kind of specialty. Glad you think they're effective here. Thx so much.🙂🥁✨🎶

[@JohnAWeaver]

So ethereal and groovy. You always take me to that special place...

[@malachitharp7902]

I dig it! Very tasteful mix of your percussion with the track

[@santongiorgi]

🔥🔥🔥😭❤ Sooo good!

[@FernandoMedinaDrummer]

Thx Sandra ♥️. Yeah I really felt this one. Props to C Wolfe and ER Rundle for such a collaboration. Just wish I was around for the original session.

[@edwardmyskowski7472]

I received this link from my pal of many years, Fernanado. Neither the title word nor the singers were familiar to me, and my hearing is too impaired for me to catch the lyrics from listening only. My immediate impression was surprise at the use of a bow on cymbals, which I do not recall encountering before, also noted by a previous comment. I did appreciate how the crescendo in the drum line nicely fits with the overall vocal crescendo throughout the original, the accurate rather than showy details of the drum work, and how cool and attractive the drummer's outfit. After looking up the word "anhedonia" and the song lyrics, I had some misgivings about negative feelings of depression and hopelessness, but I am going with the more positive visual and aural impressions I took from just looking and listening. I think the overall effect is more about endurance, than about being overwhelmed. With a hint from Fernando, I also realized that the drum video (as well as audio) is to spme extent an overdub on the original. On the other hand, I am reminded of my father's favorite quote from the vaudeville humor of the 1930's (Great Depression era): "Cheer up, they said, things could be worse. So I cheered up, and sure enough, things got worse." I hope my more positive interpretation fits with Fernando's intent. .

[@FernandoMedinaDrummer]

That joke nails it! 🤣 Yes, your positive interpretation does fit, Ed! I don't wanna get folks down further in the dumps. There's a resilient hopefulness present that I believe was the intent of the original track. Btw, check out the quote from Chelsea herself that I included in my video description. Clarifies her motivation as well. And thx so much for the attentiveness to details. There are a lot! And yes, I dig my outfit too! I need more vests in my wardrobe.

[@aspenedgewalker]

Very soulful considerations

[@melaniewales5698]

Beautifully done!❤

[@donkirchner3194]

Excellent work. “Expressive” indeed ❤

[@monicavergara7469]

Watching you made me appreciate the nuances of the drumming even more. Such feeling! Gracias Fer!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@FernandoMedinaDrummer]

De nada, Monica! And thanks for noticing and appreciating nuances. Euphonic ballads like this one give lots of space and time for expressive nuance. One can (at least try to) be poetic -- even on the drums. 🥁🎶✨

[@FelixMiklik]

This was great!.. nice scarves...

[@norawilliams8483]

Haunting and memorable. Keep it going.... beauty heals.

[@FernandoMedinaDrummer]

Beauty heals. Ain't that the truth! Thx for that, Nora. Much of the visual beauty I credit to Ariana Saraha who made magic outta my raw vid footage including superimposing some of the original video (extremely "haunting and memorable") over my parts of my footage. Quite a synergy. And what a collab between Chelsea & Emma in this song! Strikes to the core. And yes, that's the plan: to keep going 🙂 🥁🎶✨

[@giovannabrandi1905]

Loving this ethereal and Haunting peice 💖💖

[@elissanova]

Beautiful! Very nice cymbal sound. I hadn't heard the song before but it's quite beautiful, too.

[@FernandoMedinaDrummer]

Many thx, Elissa! Yeah, the song has got a deep lushness that's a joy to play too (and you can tell, right? 😉) As for the cyms, I'm a Soultone artist (but got a couple Zildjians and a Meinl that are essential). Btw, if ya haven't already, check out the description. Good info and background there.

[@yansong5100]

Amazing!

[@FernandoMedinaDrummer]

So good to hear from you, LiYan! Thanks, and miss you, bruv.

[@emanuelaalbano1097]

I enjoyed it! It took me beyond space and time ♥️

[@nymtenorem3917]

This sounds like lonely friday nights dancing drunkenly alone in my room wallowing in my personal emptiness. Such a mood. I know what I'm doing at the end of the week haha. Thank you for adding your flair and giving it such movement!

[@FernandoMedinaDrummer]

Hahaa! Doesn't it? Beautiful pain and rebirth (of sorts) though. Anyway, I do my best, ya know.

[@lightofthemoon-tl1db]

Beautiful remix and Medina’s style is fire too!

[@FernandoMedinaDrummer]

Why thank you, kindly. 🙂

[@lawrenceosborn8715]

Cool stuff! T

[@buddhasektor8828]

Conceptually superb execution Is excellent dynamically impeccable Billy Freedom Drummer Black Orchid Empire

[@FernandoMedinaDrummer]

Ah hell yeah. That's what I like to hear. And from a man who knows. 🥁🎶🤘

[@fideldely5988]

muy buen trabajo, como siempre, mi hermano!

[@FernandoMedinaDrummer]

Fidel! Muchisimas gracias, compa. (Casi 😉) siempre trato de hacer lo mejor que puedo.

[@timmungenast]

Very tasteful and musical. Hal Blaine would be proud! (Extra points for the bowed cymbals and making them fit.)

[@FernandoMedinaDrummer]

Hal Blaine!! An honor to be compared to the late great in any way, shape or form. Very kind of you, Tim 🙏 I'm glad the bowed cymbal figures in the beginning have appealed to ears other than mine.

[@alexandramedina7580]

You can feel the emotion! Loved the subtly of your choices, really added to the song and didn’t take away.

[@FernandoMedinaDrummer]

And if ya can, Alexandra, read the video description. Meaningful stuff. Includes quote from Chelsea herself about the song. Touching. Relatable.

[@monicadelcastillo2225]

Beautiful! You have a real gift. You add so much to a song that no one would know was missing until they hear it, then you can't un-hear it. The original now sounds like something vital is missing. Well done!

[@micheledirks4671]

THAT was so good Fernando! Really tastefully done! Bravo!

[@FernandoMedinaDrummer]

It being an exceptionally gorgeous tune to begin with made it easier, that's for sure. Thx Michele 🙂

[@micheledirks4671]

You’re welcome my friend.

[@suzannedaly8443]

Beautiful song and mix! Played with sensitivity and finesse! Great job Fernando!

[@ArianaSarahaFlightBehavior]

Absolutely freakin gorgeous 😍

[@FernandoMedinaDrummer]

What can I say? Agreed! And thank you for lending your impeccable video visual aesthetic help🤘💜🎶

[@DominicGaudious]

awesome job my friend!

[@mariayraymondfrizat]

Absolutely great, Fernando

[@FernandoMedinaDrummer]

Gracias Tia 🤗

[@mariayraymondfrizat]

@@FernandoMedinaDrummer my pleasure

[@Dougcrain]

Wonderful, Fernando. Thank you for turning me on to this!

[@FernandoMedinaDrummer]

Right on, Doug, thank you! Yes, as I say in the lengthy description, turning folks on to exceptional music they probably haven't heard is one of my motivations for these works. Much love to you, my friend 💜

[@iBassline]

Wow that was all the emotions there. Loved all the little touches, the bow (never seen that before), the ace build up and tasteful fills. The whole groove. Excellent job brother. Really great.... gonna listen again. Love from the UK x

[@FernandoMedinaDrummer]

Hey I'll take all the love I can get from the UK! A few others from across the pond have chimed in here too, for which I'm grateful 😊 It really warms my heart to read this. Thank you! Oh yeah, lots of emotions. That's what great music does, right? (Thank you, Chelsea & Emma!) Luckily I have seen, on very rare occasion, people bow cyms, and this incredible song gave me space to try that out and other musical ideas.. 🙂🥁🎶

[@JonnyDee]

Gorgeous tempo, perfectly timed rhythm. Love how you overlay such smoothness into complex scores resulting in a feeling of being washed over in undulating sound. An absolute treat for the senses.

[@FernandoMedinaDrummer]

My man, thx so much for that awesome loving feedback!

[@christinacamomilli5172]

Masterfully performed!

[@ahkana3]

Incredible original song for you to add your harmonic finessing to. As a percussionist and acoustic alchemist, your playing took me on a walkabout within. Had to watch several times and then just close my eyes and be taken by the haunting melodies and accents you added to it. As you know, I thrive on depth, intensity and ways to be in the world with it all.

[@stevebross]

Beautiful spacious playing, very tasteful, I love the power that comes from your simplicity!

[@PupDogRecords]

Your playing adds punctuation to every lyric and I love it! Great work, sir!

[@FernandoMedinaDrummer]

Yes sir, thx so much! I play for the song which often involves (go figure) creating the best envelope I can for the singer(s).

[@omarriosguitarmusic]

Nice job Fernando great video as well 😊

[@FernandoMedinaDrummer]

Thx buddy! Such a great and meaningful song to begin with.

[@FernandoMedinaDrummer]

Ariana really great help with the visual aspect. She transformed my raw video footage into magic!

[@clubcryptic]

Cool track. It felt like you gave it the right touch. Nice work! 🙏🎶

[@imanoiam]

Hi! Brother, I enjoy it. Seeing you take your seat, so comfortable with your music, put a big smile on my face. What a cute prince, in your drumming kingdom, the vitality of freedom juiced a song up! Yay! Drink it, potent! I want to play more in my life too! Cheers! 🥂 🍰🫶🔥🫠🙏

[@FernandoMedinaDrummer]

😃 Your smile makes me smile! Freedom Juice!!! Thank you thank you 🙏