Animals as Leaders - Wave of Babies Drum Cover by Troy Wright

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This has easily been one of the most enjoyable Animals as Leaders songs to play. It's probably one of their heaviest songs as far as big riff's, huge thumping drums and again amazing song writing goes. The guitar in this track has some of the best low end tone I've heard played on an 8 string! The majority of this song is really groove orientated with AAL's quickly introducing big back beats and open feels at the start of the song but also features quick odd metered sections which string this song together into one amazing master piece. This song was also produced by and drums programmed by Misha Mansoor.
Copyright notice:
This is a Drum Cover of Wave of Babies from Animals as Leaders 2008 single digital release and is the copyrighted property of its owner(s).
Other Animals as Leaders covers:
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GEAR IN THIS VIDEO
For a full detailed description of what equipment I'm using go to:
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DRUMS:
Pearl Reference Series in granite sparkle finish, Demon Drive Eliminators
22"x18" kick
14"X6.5" snare
12"x8" tom
16"x16" floor
CYMBALS:
Sabian (L to R)
10" Evolution Splash
15" Artisan Hats
20" Legacy Ride
19" Paragon China under a 18"O-Zone Crash
22" Legacy Heavy Ride
18" Legacy Crash
19" Vault Holy China
SKINS:
Remo
Kick Drum: Powerstroke 3
Snare: Clear Controlled Sound
Toms: Clear Emperors
STICKS:
TX757W -- Hickory 757 Ray Luzier wood tip
CASES:
Hardcase
E-PRO LIVE
CAMERAS:
Canon Legria HFM31, GoPro, JVC SD (foot cam)
EMG - Tosin Abasi - Wave of Babies:
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*A special thanks to Brad Hosking from Blind Boy Studios

[@cheetah219]

i think what's so striking about Troy is his form when he drums. He has one of the most graceful and cleanest forms i've ever seen in a drummer. Every hit has the perfect balance of timing, tempo, and dynamics.

[@AOT-offroad]

I still come back to this cover just to watch. Freakin amazing Troy

[@ianhaan]

mr. troy wright, you should be touring around the world giving drum clinics or writing original progressive rock music you're one of the most (if not THE most) ACCURATE and PRECISE drummer on youtube this is ridiculous GOOD

[@TroyWright]

Go to the first transcript link in the description. You can see the first bit of the song in the preview window. Cheers!

[@TroyWright]

Yeah its a beautiful china. Short decay, trashy (everything i love in a china). I also have a stack tho which is punchy and short so i could easily use a normal china as well in my set up now.

[@JohnCrichton]

If Matt ever leaves (I hope he does not), you would be a good addition.

[@camoranbg]

If I'm not mistaken when Navene left AAL Troy was supposed to join them but he had problems with his visa so it didn't work out. I really hope someday Troy joins a band and writes original music. EDIT: yep found this in a interview "Well we actually had a few options who were already able to play the songs. One of them was an Australian actually, who lives up on the Gold Coast, Troy Wright, who we discovered on KZbin already transcribing and playing the songs. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to get a visa to play with us because we really wanted to work with him."

[@JohnCrichton]

camoran war That's awesome, I had no idea!

[@kumquatmagoo]

John Crichton Awesome isn't the right word! It's a damn shame! But then Matt is a bit of a monster too...

[@JohnCrichton]

kumquatmagoo Ehhhhh..... Matt is a far better drummer. Troys style just feels groovy and would work very well with AAL. I think even Troy would agree that Matt is a superior drummer.

[@KrillSmith]

Id agree that Matt is a better drummer, especially on the studio recordings, but i think he over complicates stuff live. I always watch live videos of older songs and find that he just over-does some of my favourite drum parts. But technically speaking he is better than troy and Navene.

[@camu123789]

The whole outro is so AWESOME man i watched it like a thousand times!!!!!! Awesome work man!!

[@punk9999643]

The groove in this song is so amazing.

[@Ninololcss]

i just cant stop watching this cover, its perfect!

[@Zakk931]

The skill and dedication you have to be able to perform like that is truly inspiring to me and I'm sure many others. Thank you for that!

[@faydex86]

Absolutely love the sound of your kit, man. 5 star cover, my friend!

[@tommymcmeans]

I could watch this 30 times over and not become bored. Amazing cover.

[@Doubledacious]

I just keep coming back. Never gets old. Insane.

[@nickpov3y]

WOW that is the one of your best covers so far. I LOVED THIS.

[@TroyWright]

Thanks mate. This is one well written song!

[@GreenusMachinus]

Well done Troy! I check in from time to time and have been waiting for you to cover this song. Sonically and visually incredible. Thank you.

[@4silversax]

I have a lot of favorites and I keep coming back to this video man, YOU ROCK DUDE!

[@ABR1fan]

This is probably one of the best covers I have seen on youtube. Props dude.

[@bravethemoment]

Wow, what great drumming. That was a real joy to watch!!

[@Zimmy244]

You're an amazing drummer. I look up to you. So much talent and it looks like there's a lot of work on your brain to be able to figure that stuff out and memorize it. Great job.

[@camachozac1997]

can't get enough of your videos

[@camachozac1997]

Zachary Camacho i won't be sleeping tonight

[@Ryanopuffs]

Your Animals as Leaders covers are the best. Absolutely mindblowing brother.

[@kristofor12345]

Watching your videos is more than just being impressive. I feel the song in a way that I never did before seeing you play it. There's real love in your playing man.

[@jackgolightly1345]

bloody spot on as usual mate, stunning drumming love your covers x

[@MrkingNZ]

awsome cover dude! love watching all your drumming

[@Andrewhaut]

Favorite Drum cover on youtube! so well done.

[@rharoundworldcp]

It's all captivating. I was glued to the screen until the very last second! So much SKILL!!!!

[@killswitchhabib]

Such a pleasure watching you play man.

[@Ch1ckenKatsu]

those drums sound so amazing.

[@YouthDrummer]

Hi Troy, can you do The Woven Web off of AAL's new album? I'd love to see you cover that and im sure everyone else will

[@asherlaciny9180]

Fuck yeah! that song has so many crazy rhythms

[@dexterhurrenmusic]

YEAH!!! That song’s got a nasty breakdown with sick double bass drum patterns. I can picture him killing a cover on that.

[@drumskateart]

you're really amazing. not only do you have the ability to play drums at this speed and in these time signatures, but you understand everything you're doing. seriously, amazing. props!

[@MrMass0]

I can't stop watching this!!

[@JJJams]

such an inspiration..I love watching you play man!

[@Ninololcss]

best animals as leaders and meshuggah cover i've seen till now...just awesome

[@diegogds]

I love your playing, really inspiring

[@carl0076]

It's safe to say that you are one o f my favorite drummers

[@rufusdavis137]

I don't how you do it Troy you're one hell of a drummer!! Keep on drumming man 👍🏻

[@mattpricedrums]

really man, just beautiful articulation, great hands and you looked so relaxed playing such difficult music. I think your form and function and lack of stiffness impressed me more than the music. You are a great musician..

[@blakeu8547]

Only way Troy's channel could be outdone is if Tomas Haake made a drum channel and posted covers and playthroughs frequently. Troy, you are amazing and someday I want to take some lessons from you.

[@1dudecrush]

Hahaha yeah, you can bet troy would be subscribed to that channel. I would too. Hell, we all would. Tomas? Thoughts? ....please??

[@leroytrailer2]

Why post this on an AAL cover? Lol

[@Sfingus]

whats the hype around Hakke? i really dont understand... why does everyone think he is so good? id rate him no more then 7.5/10 max. for me Troy is a better drummer. he has emotion. Hakke is stone cold

[@IOutDoSyndicate]

sfingus usually when people have no reason to dislike someone they say its because they have no emotion

[@Sfingus]

i dont dislike him.read what i said?? 7.5/10 i like him. how is that " a dislike "? xD i just like Troy way more. he is flying on the drums. and he makes faces. he feels it. its just obvious. same as Garstka for example. When a drummers makes faces ;)) you know what i mean.. but hey. i guess you dont. you are probably not a drummer. xD or just not a really good one then.

[@xbeufordx]

I love your style, man. Clean setup and I love your taste in cymbals! Keep up the good work!

[@Kromhoff09]

TEARING IT UP LIKE ALWAYS, TROY.

[@AOT-offroad]

you just blasted my mind apart! amazing talent sir

[@blankvoidsea]

This cover is too awesome! 4 thumbs up, mate!

[@samarhello]

I come back to this every once in a while, it truly does live rent free in my head. The energy is incredible and that last section is so good it has honestly made it difficult for me to listen to the original song. The way you phase the splash cymbal in and out of 8th notes and vary the syncopation to accentuate the chromatic descent on the guitar is just brilliant, it fills out the sound so well and lets the guitars burst through when you move off the splash for fills. The fundamental rhythmic understanding to hear a riff like that written by someone else and to improve it in that way is just crazy. Even Gartska live doesn't make it sound nearly this good. Absolutely legendary cover, the closest to classy djent has ever been.

[@rappeldo]

Wow....just..wow! Keep it up man. Your timing is spot-on and your technique is beautiful to watch!

[@spoonermcgee]

It's so beautiful....

[@redwarrior01]

Now thats some hellish druming

[@exeedorbit]

I really wish Troy had more subscribers. This man has amazing skills and technique. Keep it up Troy.

[@cecile7837]

Duuuuuuuude! This was beyond! O.O

[@MoonTea510]

You're so well rounded in the kit man!!!

[@MrJohnAlexanderG]

Straight killin it

[@Ch1ckenKatsu]

amazing as usual!

[@LokiBeckonswow]

Man, this is absolutely unreal! You're such a fantastic musician, kudos to you!

[@1Navle]

Insane, truly amazing

[@JohnOrrTheArsonist]

Covered a damn good song and flawlessly none the less. Keep up the great work man.

[@torresaurus_]

You sir, are a beast! Beautiful Reference kit.

[@MEINLdrumjoc52]

I LOVE THIS MELODY!!

[@TheJkirsch]

you're an inspiration to us all troy! like a razor as always

[@AlabasterSka]

....you make me want to cry....sooo good...

[@TheOREOswagger]

I love how you always keep time with your left foot. I always try to keep time also. Makes you stay on beat easier in my opinion.

[@hailLordhale]

Awesome job. Fav song by animals as leaders Because of navene and you killed it.

[@geengekken]

That ride is epic!

[@javier1987236]

I just hope that at some point in my life comes to your level or better. thanks for your work, you are an inspiration to all.

[@oniriclink0000]

What a beautifull way to play!!

[@MrLukeimurdad6]

seeing them wednesday! so excited!

[@gabrielp5227]

Mr Wright, you make it look so easy and that drummset looks so comfortable to play on. Love your vídeos man !

[@TheEntHare]

sheeeesh man that was definitely one of the songs i never would expect someone to cover and you did it as extremely cool, groovy and technical as only you could that's youtube's #1, folks

[@FN-Alpha-YT]

He did it again, awesomeness!

[@deandilts]

Amazing job!

[@iKickChickenzz]

AAL is one of the craziest bands out there, and you've covered them. You win at life my good sir.

[@kevindurden2880]

Astonishing !!!

[@RCKNRLL4THESOUL]

You've inspired me to do this as a drumset college audition piece. Awesome video man, thank you!

[@WidekMusic]

Great job man, fantastic sound !

[@deathlikebooch]

immense dude! great job!

[@enthalp]

such great feel, groooove

[@ThePaulGenny]

This guy slays!! Ive been playing for 13 years and I am in no way even close to as amazing as Mr.Wright

[@10gerch]

love the song!! and the way you played! one of my favourite videos! you are amazing dude! I THINK YOU NEED TO COVER THE DANCE OF ETERNITY OF DREAM!! that would be incredible!

[@gatorben13]

Drum set sounds so good

[@leJohnnyV]

Very nice drumming! The best cover i`ve heared! Subscribed on you!)

[@felixgarstka]

can't say how much I fucking love AAL and you troy keep this awesomework up!

[@frankcastorena3106]

Very very good Mechanics,...youre awesome Bro. Really enjoyed it

[@Benjadt15]

Great job , when I listen you , i feel that I can play this song with a lot of practice :) !!!

[@Legatomusic]

You have proven yourself sir! This is truly a wicked song to play on drums especially the end of this song.

[@Xdrummer19]

You are one crazy person!! Awesome cover dude!

[@HOOTwheelz]

christ, you're covering all the songs i love from bands i love - meshuggah, aal, periphery, dream theater - and you're doing them well. all i have is a dd-65 drum machine and a snare drum practice pad so it's really nice being able to come to one place and be able to see how drumming these tracks should look like. you're doing some great work, i love all of this!

[@Thedrummersalibi]

very impressivvvve duuuude!!!!! ur a killer drummer

[@MrSkeletonman123]

your set up seems so comfortable! awesome cover.

[@crazzzymike69]

You're definitely the best drummer i've ever seen in my life. Who is your alll time favorite drummer? How did you get so good? are you self taught? Finally, is there anything you can't play?

[@RushLedZeppelin]

awesome cover!

[@GhANeC]

Damn Troy... You were really inspired on this one. Not only am I glad you decided to cover such a heavy groovy fucker, but what a stylish and powerful cover it was.

[@MusicalAbsinthe]

Yea Ive heard great things about..and that stack,,im in love with it

[@Ominislasher]

epic stack!

[@Fx3N]

Those cymbals sound damn good!

[@Progressive90]

Really dig the extreme ghost notes mate, awesome cover!

[@UrZNL]

My favorite AAL song. I'm gonna learn it by watching ur vid ;D

[@sagan1976]

Do you know how many times i see this? Not nearly enough!

[@capoman1]

Hey great cover of course. That kit sounds phenomenal, nice recording.

[@headsh0t16]

Wow that was amazing

[@Padge314]

You seem very well aware of everything going on in the music and the ghosting feels very natural. Kudos.

[@donlegoman11]

your a very talented man, keep it up !