Aphex Twin: Flim - Live Drums by Ben Anderson

The programmed drums on this track were sick, so I decided to learn them. Very chill tune! Huge thanks to Lenny Vitulli for letting me record this at his place. I tried out the blindfolded approach too cause, why not? Single shot/take.
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[@Silentstorm_AU]

bet u cant do that with your blind fold off

[@ramslak]

lol.... this made laugh xD

[@Silentstorm_AU]

Thanks mate...he still has yet to challenges me to the bet...maybe he still has his blind fold on

[@BenAndersonDrums]

You can bet I'm not gonna do that :)

[@MrSickness6666]

Ben Anderson SUBBED AND LIKED YOU ROCK HUGE APHEX TWIN FAN HERE AND YOUR DRUMMING IS AWESOME

[@KevinSmith-nf4py]

john deloraine Spongeboob

[@thejesuschrist]

AMAZING!

[@styxmang146]

Jesus what are you doing here lol

[@hasan.0547]

ben anderson got holy massage

[@orotewilderness2913]

Ok, it’s proven, Jesus is an apex twin fan, he’s commented on a lot of apex videos, yes

[@mangofactory.mp4]

Even Jesus likes Aphex Twin!

[@dbzgotmadness]

Jesus himself verifies this

[@edible.crayola]

“IDM is a genre that primarily uses drum synths and machines to create intricate percussion patterns that are usually more complex than what can be performed on traditional drums, we use these programs purposefully as these rhythms cannot be played on a drum kit” This fucking guy:

[@juanjamm]

HAHAHAHAH

[@analgesice3292]

You mean EDM?

[@edible.crayola]

@@analgesice3292 no, IDM

[@analgesice3292]

@@edible.crayola Oh lmao. God I'm stupid, sorry.

[@Crazexpert]

@@analgesice3292 lmfao

[@solidusgadget]

Love or hate him, but he's playing Flim on drums blind.

[@elipter9689]

why would you hate him?

[@vinpiz6906]

Ok I don’t hate him but it kind of irks me that he’s doing it blindfolded Like it makes a difference.

[@Ponnybit]

he fails a lot but you can hear because of yes

[@lizardman7718]

Ecce Porfirium wut

[@TheArizonaAssasin]

It’s not that impressive. With all 4 pieces. Anyone who drums a little can go blindfolded with 4 pieces.

[@BULLYDNB]

This is possibly one of the best drum covers i have ever seen and its a blindfolded one take cover of a song with programmed glitch drums and its near on if not fucking perfect

[@tsunamix0147]

Yeah no kidding. It's almost like he can see through the blindfolds

[@fordprefect8235]

and it contains stick-tricks like at 1:05 lol

[@narcspector]

@@fordprefect8235 didn't even notice that! Holy SHIT. This really is phenomenal

[@debnlinda]

You gotta go see Mike glozier's videos now. This is cool, but gentlemen is incredible.

[@adotopp1865]

Oh dear

[@BenAndersonDrums]

Thanks! It actually semi-helped to keep me focused on remembering all the parts and not distract myself visually. Plus it's KZbin, where gimmicks mean more than drumming (sadly), so why not.

[@crieverytim]

no. gimmicky shit sucks. don't do it. let your talent speak for itself. blindfold doesn't make it harder, not fooling anyone who had a clue

[@Jandejongjong]

Ben Anderson Love your way of making Music!

[@infesticon]

Dude I programme beats. I have tried to work a drum kit a couple of times.. Some one actually playing glitching is freaking awesome reguardless of what's on their face / head / hands...

[@chaseHoldren]

@@crieverytim who cares? anyone with a clue knows the blindfold doesn't make it harder but it doesn't make it easier either. so no effect for knowledgeable people, and more clicks from people that are uninformed

[@rulerofroombas1443]

without looking up the comment you were answering to I'm willing to bet it was about you being blindfolded.

[@cybersurfer3d837]

This is almost like hearing the song for the first time. Wow.

[@ChrisKogos]

Amazing.

[@AJBproductionss]

I admire you.

[@ojkolsrud1]

I love humans sometimes

[@DragonHuman00]

Only sometimes

[@sf5823]

ojkolsrud1 only sometimes 😂 nice comment BTW 😊🎶

[@KnzoVortex]

yeah they can be pretty cool at points.

[@N.Nocturne]

I love you too.

[@cghqplays1094]

3 year gaps are cool. Humans too. Only sometimes.

[@Bug4566]

I have so much respect for drummers. Being able to move all four limbs at different times is way harder than it looks

[@N0rthT]

I do it all the time. You'd be really impressed with me. Most people are.

[@freudianslip4588]

its all in motor controls in your mind. drummers like this guy has it ALL figured out! unlike me, i still fuck up, but hey no one is perfect

[@tomdarrington]

Bug4566 Mate, I usually drop kick my dog while masturbating. It's easier than it looks.

[@RCmies]

+Bug4566 Practice... practice m8 until it burns down to your muscles.

[@AAmoroso]

word.

[@davidofpiano423]

This is just astounding. This drum part is basically through-composed. Not a single repeated bar, and that's to say nothing of technical difficulties. Incredible.

[@lizardman7718]

0:30 this gives me life

[@mamamia5668]

Same

[@dbpooper7512]

2:28 "Oh shit, where'd all these drums come from." Amazing performance tho.

[@InterphaseNetwork]

This is truly impressive. When Aphex Twin produced Flim in 1997 he made that track with drum machines and computers, it was not played live like this. To be this perfect for such difficult drum patterns that were made with drum machines......I'm speechless, this was just perfection.

[@6FtBeats]

I believe Richard used a Drum breaks that he tweaked and chopped so It was originally played by a human. But yeah that drummer is awesome !

[@TheMAU5SoundsLikThis]

6Ft Beats what makes you say that? I think it sounds like he used a music tracker. He has posted a video of him producing with one before, also. On Vimeo, check it out.

[@dmitrimatthews7898]

"I'm speechless" *Speech*

[@nugyflex]

@@TheMAU5SoundsLikThis how does it being created with a tracker mean it cant have breaks? have you listened to drukqs??? And I'm a bit skeptical of this being made in a tracker, who knows though

[@TheMAU5SoundsLikThis]

vkxwz Did you look up the Vimeo video?

[@AldenDoble]

As soon as he flipped his drum stick and caught it again I immediately smirked 😅

[@olseaweedbeardye8622]

We are not gonna skip over the fact that he pulled this 1:05 off while playing. This is the most impressive thing I’ve ever watched

[@brittaperry7994]

that is the kind of drumstick flip i'd like to appreciate

[@derekcarney]

Thanks for pointing that out. I was so in awe of the drumming I missed it! Awesome.

[@ANDR3alfaro]

This guy is like the Daredevil of drumming.

[@buhtak2]

NDR3 Deadpool of drumming imo

[@fulldisclosureiamamonster2786]

"My name is Ben Anderson and I'm the blindest man alive" Wait wrong show

[@colorojo145]

Kenshi

[@scottclaessens]

When I clicked on your video, I was convinced that it was going to be the kind of drum cover where the drummer rushes to fit all of the beats in at the right time, at the expense of the feel of the song. But man was I wrong. You're hitting everything perfectly, and yet the song still sounds smooth and chilled. Very well done.

[@Beos_Valrah]

@@mrsugarcoffee429 As if that makes a difference...

[@julietkilo9716]

When I die I'd like to be reincarnated as an aphex twin drum machine

[@jakedanielsen4512]

Kinky, brutal, and brutally kinky

[@Bimgus9]

@@jakedanielsen4512 someone, please put this quote somewhere special

[@DADDYnick007]

I think this is a fair time to consider conceiving a KZbin Grammy.

[@pheksy]

Wow - exactly the same as the track . Didn't miss a beat ...amazing

[@BenAndersonDrums]

Oh yea, I love the feel of the song exactly how it is so I aimed to match it accordingly. If you want to learn it, you definitely should! My left hand couldn't play this at first either, but if you practice it you can learn it. Try practicing at a slower tempo, slow enough to where it isn't even challenging..then slowly build up from there. Developing a solid muscle memory at slower tempos helps tons for when you do play faster.

[@dupagepicker]

You are da F’n man dude! Well done!

[@timevaporwave]

Do you have a MIDI transcription perhaps?

[@RobotPilots]

This guy is actually kidnapped and can only be freed once he plays the drum the best he can in his entire life

[@bigpompano1659]

I first heard this song as a freshman in highschool tripping on DXM as me and friends took a trip up to the mountains to snowboard. Was a great trip.

[@deadparadise6627]

Haha dxm trips as freshman we're so mystical, it was new undiscovered territory.

[@bigpompano1659]

Yolo Swag i really miss that feeling of something totally new and inexperienced. I tried dxm before I ever even smoked pot. But dxm and smoking bud while taking walks through the forest were so magical back then.

[@martingarricks6209]

Sure that wasn’t the trip?

[@neighbor472]

blake mcmurray how the hell were you going for walks on dxm? I could barely crawl to the bathroom lmao

[@Hyperiss]

I remember my robo days, twas fun while the magic lasted

[@MrAphex117]

wow this is fucking awesome

[@BenAndersonDrums]

Diddles (RR,LL), Paradiddles (RLRR,LRLL), Paradiddle-diddles (RLRRLL), Flam Taps and Flam Drags.

[@MooseGBT]

This is so insanely good i cant even put into words how well this drum part was written, and how impressive it is that you could even keep up with the crazy syncopation

[@user-gb5pw3ei7z]

Bro... I've been trying to figure this beat out for over 20 years! Un-freaking-believabe!!! This song is so hauntingly beautiful and the drums are just insane! I can play black metal songs but this is on a completely different level. Well done sir.

[@CEG1904]

thanks for taking me there, dude.

[@loveclassics5331]

Perfect. Really great cover

[@realityrupture536]

Your profile picture is blobby

[@jzonkel]

Reality rupture Sporangulap

[@turban196]

jzonkel Sporangulap

[@nothingisreal6816]

Reality rupture Holy shit my old account

[@jusssstteeezzy]

the tempo change at this part is sooo sick @0:53 , you played this amazingly.

[@lkzz]

It's not a tempo change, it's just triplets

[@jusssstteeezzy]

@@lkzz oh! I apologize for the wrong term as you understood what I meant to say which is cool :) ty

[@jmfs3497]

I just added this to at least five of my playlists. Motivational, decompress, cardio, you name it.

[@shallowfakes593]

still great in 2019

[@HallmanOfficial]

So, two years have passed since this video, now, I believe, you are two times greater than in this video :)

[@dub537h5]

I had no idea people could actually play break beat stuff on a real drum kit! That was fantastic man!

[@Unkle_Genny]

This man is in every sense of the fucking phrase, built different.

[@eshanbahuguna8088]

Dude it's actually amazing how well you keep up with the changing tempos, can't imagine how much practice it must've took. Now thats something.

[@ojkolsrud1]

Actually, Ben Anderson, Aphex should include the soundtrack of this recording on some sort of compilation album of his.

[@pmfnr]

Outtake from Van Damme's blindfolded training in Bloodsport.

[@Blackeyedangel]

I have watched this off and on for nine years. I have dreamt of getting drums and someday striving to play this. Last week I saw this again, and went and bought drums and have been having the time of my life over the last week and am completely addicted to drums. Thank you so much for this video, you have no idea how it has fundamentally changed my life. I see you're in live bands now, touring, I wish you all the success in the world man.

[@adamheeley285]

He makes this look so easy. The timing is mind melting.

[@brainbeatuk]

Probably one of the best drum riffs he did.

[@ripplebear]

Good god that was satisfying. I love that track so much and that was the ultimate scratch to the itch that's deep down in my brain. Thanks!

[@lethalrush]

I was skeptical when i read the title but the performance and accuracy gave me goosebumps. awesome

[@deeproni]

Awesome! No words to provide my admire.

[@scottowen3022]

Dude... this is PHENOMENAL. My god, what an incredibly skilled player. Would love some more uploads of RDJ's work. Blown away, in all honesty.

[@thechrissguy]

The best drum cover I've seen in ages.

[@jiwonpark2844]

I hadn't thought that playing Film with real drums would be possible... I just watched this video in awe...

[@bunymustard2584]

Seriously, this is exactly what I needed in Dec 2020 👍🏽

[@tillbrainman6049]

0:50 check out the swinging change coming up in a few seconds.

[@BenAndersonDrums]

Thanks! I just listen to whatever song or thing I'm trying to learn however many times it takes to memorize, all while analyzing the drum part. It makes things easy being able to put the "where I'm at in the song" thinking on autopilot when playing, then I'm free to just think about drum stuff, or pizza.

[@squanchysquanch1840]

Thanks for the tips! I’ve wanted to drum since I was like 8 yrs old and I’m 25 haha finally got an ekit a month ago. Been playing consistently 3-4 hrs after work everyday. Guys like RDJ, Zach hill, and shit even you with this video (that I saw a few yrs back also) have been a huge inspiration for me. So I just wanted to say thanks! Someday I hope to be on your level.

[@squanchysquanch1840]

Ben Anderson I doubt you’ll answer this after so long lol but did you use a double kick pedal for this? I’m trying to develop my kick but can’t imagine playing this with a single pedal...

[@TheIanoTube]

Got to be one of the best drum covers on the internet, been coming back to it for years

[@flourbvoy1269]

This is so unbelievably satisfying to listen to and watch. Thank you for sharing this, Ben.

[@Owlero]

0:54 that smooth signature change ~

[@alistairdunnington]

not sure its a change in signature. Sounds like some subdivision switch up instead

[@alistairdunnington]

you might be right though. What exactly does it change to? I honestly don't have the ear to understand lol

[@hyperthesi6370]

@@alistairdunnington i think it just switched from 16th notes to 8th note triplets (essentially 3 8th notes when there would’ve normally been 2, making each note 2/3 of its original duration) but the time signature itself seems to be the same to me (4/4)

[@timevaporwave]

@@hyperthesi6370 Yes that's correct

[@Nickel_The_Wise]

1:05 Oho, look who's a hot potato~ this is some next-level drumming, must seem easy to skilled skin-kickers, but the awareness and precision speak of talent AND passion. well done buddy, hope you're still doing well!

[@devinpett]

flawless. an inspiration. thank you.

[@tsuobachi]

When I feel like being inspired I watch this video. It reminds me that humans are limitless. Thanks for showing me something I never thought would be possible and adding another element to one of my favorite songs.

[@kieranpatrick1182]

Ben has just gifted us one big melodic waaaaaaave of hyperconsciousness gargantua from his hideout far faaaaaar beyond our oort cloud with a little bit of help from our friend our leader Aphex twin👌

[@TeaLeafThief]

That is beyond amazing! Its ridiculous! You, sir, are ridiculous! .... ridiculous!

[@petermcdonald6299]

I have listened to Flim on repeat so many times in the past when I've been in the mood for it. That was so ridiculously incredible. Thank you for recording it!

[@mydigiHD]

I've always wondered if this was possible, this is like my dream come true, congratulations and thanks

[@toddmichaeljordan]

Best drum cover on KZbin.

[@ComposerKuandohan]

Excellent drumming! I wish you had a version without the song over it so I can hear every detail of your drumming without the drums of the actual piece influencing me. Still really well done, and I love it!

[@nathandavies9861]

I can't quite believe what I just listened to. You are one incredible human being.

[@o.p.f.7668]

Just lovely work. The way that you were able to get the tones and velocities dialed so tightly with a live kit…WOW!!! You really played that kit, you weren't just banging on it; you made it your instrument. Impressive.

[@Nebrvskv]

And you've done this so effortlessly... I'm overwhelmed with amazement. Update: 12min later, Now I feel terrified lol

[@Braydonut]

why terrified hahaha

[@riftkan]

I can't even listen to the original version of this song anymore. This is too good.

[@paulowen2112]

And this dude isn't famous because?......sorry but that is a gift! I've seen this many times and it is an honour to be on the same planet as him....epic!!!

[@JoshHumble]

MAN, this is incredible, Ben! Love Aphex and this is spot on.

[@justice7788]

Man, you're cool as a cucumber 😎

[@mikedenby6771]

1:05 ... too cool (as if the blind fold wasn't enough)

[@ShEDDiNgmYSkiN]

I've always said I wanna see a live drummer cover Aphex Twin and you didn't disappoint! Amazing to say the least.

[@FakawiNZ]

First time I have seen someone actually bother to learn the beat properly, killed it!

[@gregorsamsa3247]

Masterful! Can you do some Venetian Snares as well?

[@adamsubtract81]

Holy f*ck - nice work!!!

[@johnleverette5072]

nice work man it's awesome to see talent and Technical performance in the same moment

[@Twenty20kmusic]

Every time I rediscover this it makes me so happy

[@TheSaintNix]

wow

[@treloarw]

I remember once. Sitting in my car at dusk, soaking up this song and a nice fatty. Contemplating when I was going to stop smoking weed and start building my life. Also, wondering if there was anyone out there who could actually do this song in the flesh on a drum set? That was 2002 I think. Now here I am pulling six figures and I haven’t smoked any weed in about 15 years. I look forward to doing a reunion tour with with this song, others, and another nice fatty. For now, I have to put it off. My company does hair follicle tests. Not a job one would want to lose. Can’t even think about weed. Other than right now of course. 😆 Someday 😐

[@cocaineanddunhills4801]

Hope you get to blaze sometime soon buddy

[@nothingisreal6816]

Cocaine and Dunhills No.

[@thegoonbats]

You, sir, are a pleasure to watch and listen to. 🤘

[@hypotheticalpineapple]

absolutely incredible mate. literally speechless

[@swaps2009]

Nice cover. Can you please do a cover for Mt Saint Michel + Saint Michael's Mount?

[@FreeThinking3141]

Thanks for making me feel awful about myself. jk This is awesome.

[@BenAndersonDrums]

haha thanks man

[@BricksburghPA]

Trying to figure out why this doesn't have a billion views.

[@skulimagnusson6375]

Absolutely fantastic!!

[@punker-gamer-trucker-guy]

Now do Bucephalus Bouncing Ball

[@kurashi_]

that song pretty much pushes the limits of a drum machine, I can’t imagine what it would do to this poor guy’s limbs

[@marshmellow9281]

I’ve always wondered if Zach Hill could play this.

[@gogglebleak]

This blew my mind man. Thank you

[@IntrinsiqFilms]

Amazing, listen to it every here and then, thanks, and keep it up!

[@InsaneCombo13]

Playing with closed eyes was unnecessary, playing the exact programmed stuff on acoustic was already so epic!

[@Ja-zx4mb]

Not seeing the eyes makes him look more like a drum Computer

[@kruddystupididiot]

157 people disliked this... What is wrong with you????

[@nitsuanomrah6997]

I've watched this so many times it's awesome

[@doctormario1075]

Seriously awesome. Thank you for that.

[@PeppePascale_]

0:27 \m/ satan headbanging activated

[@chasecooper670]

*Cannibal Corpse Activated*

[@lachlanneeleyable]

This is so amazing, I threw up in my sink.

[@Are_Pee_Gee]

Incredible. Thank you.

[@TheYomdi]

Amazing, such a level of precision!

[@radionotfound6327]

Now do the drums for Stone in Focus

[@Zelerium]

Any possibility of some sheet music for this, please?

[@krinkles147]

that’s amazing

[@JesusHernandez-nv5mv]

Never tired of this 💚.