Anup Sastry - Vola - Head Mounted Sideways Drum Cover

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Watch in HD!!! This is a drum cover for 'Head Mounted Sideways' by Vola.
Vola is probably one of my favorite bands right now, and their album 'Witness' has been on repeat ever since it came out. I absolutely love the production on this album, and their writing style is really interesting. There are several songs that I wanted to do a drum cover for, but I ended up landing on this one. I definitely went a bit cymbal-happy in the end, but I was having a lot of fun playing to this song.
I recently changed out a bunch of gear in my studio, and I downsized a lot. I'm still using similar pre's, but I swapped out a few room microphones and sold most of my outboard gear. This is the first video I've recorded with the new setup, and I'm still learning a few things about it. Either way, I'm really happy with my new setup because it's a lot simpler. I definitely have some tweaking to do over the next few months, but I'm excited to have a simpler setup. I've included details for all of my microphones and mic pre's below.
I'm also slowly chipping away at another solo EP, and I'm really excited to start posting more about that in the future. I still need to track and record everything, produce, mix, vocals, etc... But, another EP is definitely in the works, and I can't wait to finish everything up.
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Here's what I'm using in this video:
Tama Starclassic Walnut Birch in Lacquer Arctic Blue Oyster
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10" x 6.5" Rack Tom
12" x 7" Rack Tom
14" x 12" Floor Tom (Left)
16" x 14" Floor Tom (Right)
18" x 16" Floor Tom (Right)
22" x 16" Kick Drum
14" x 6.5" Starclassic Walnut Birch Snare
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18" Classics Custom Dual Crash
10" Classics Custom Dual Splash
15" Pure Alloy Hi- Hats
18" Byzance Traditional Medium Crash
8" Benny Greb Signature Crasher Hats
20" Pure Alloy Ride
18" Pure Alloy Medium Crash
16" Mb10 Medium Crash and 18" Byzance Traditional China (Stack)
18" Classics Custom Extreme Metal China
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Heavyweight Snare Batter
300 Snare Side
UV2 Tom Batter
G1 Clear Tom Resonant
EQ4 Frosted Kick Batter
Sticks: Anup Sastry Tama Signature Sticks
Pedals: Trick Pro 1-V Big Foot Pedals
Shoes: Vratim Drum Shoes
Microphones:
AKG 414 for overheads
Shure Beta 57 for snare top
Shure SM 57 for snare bottom
Sennheiser MD 421 for toms
Shure Beta 91 A for kick in
Shure Beta 52 for kick out
Shure 98 D/S for ride and stack
Shure SM 81 for hi hats
Shure SM 81 for china
Coles 4038 for close room
Soyuz 013 for far room
BAE 1073's for toms
Heritage Audio DM 73 for overheads
Precision 8 for far room and cymbal close mic's
Prodigy Engineering for kick, snare, and close room
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[@adamTDE]

So damn good!! Thanks for making this awesome cover!

[@smokejc]

You are a very talented drummer, Adam.

[@asdrummer2008]

Thanks a lot Adam!!! \m/

[@WhoWeWereHasFallen]

Most innovative drummer 2021

[@magisternome8517]

@@WhoWeWereHasFallen without a shadow of a doubt!

[@cevret]

Adam, now you should do an Anup Sastry cover > maybe "Titan" :)

[@TunnelJumper]

YES!!! Everyone should also check out Vola's drummer Adam Janzi. Guy is insane!

[@Mattyunder_ice]

This guy knows

[@TunnelJumper]

@@Mattyunder_ice That guy knows.

[@calvinwillemse2968]

We here to check out Anup

[@julianandreaswiggins5756]

Yessir!!

[@Hardcorius]

Such a sick cover, I love it! Adam Janzi writes some of the most interesting drum parts out there, what he did on 24 light-years is just insane!

[@asdrummer2008]

Such a sick drummer, and one of my favorite albums.

[@Typerhaze]

@@asdrummer2008 witness is such a goated album

[@Typerhaze]

saw them in dallas last year... best show of the year by far. and i love invent animate and btbam... but holy shit vola puts on an amazing show

[@michabula5763]

The "crazy stare" tactic works flawlessly on haters it seems. Two years and not a single dislike :P

[@Maloak42]

How am I walking this earth for 38 years, and I only found this today. Amazing. Absolutely brilliant.

[@Dieterbe]

Probably because it only just came out :-)

[@MartinBellamy.MBDrums]

The mix on your kit is always so SOOO good. Crispy and tight

[@asdrummer2008]

Thanks a lot! \m/

[@MirkoFustinoni]

Love me some VOLA, kickass drumming and production as always! On a side note, I'd love to see a "studio tour" video some day!

[@asdrummer2008]

Thanks a lot! Definitely would like to make a video discussing all of my gear.

[@TrebeL_]

Showing VOLA love! I'd like to see more covers by them. Great song and drum cover.

[@domjfante8140]

One of my all-time favorite drummers covering my all-time favorite bands? I’m in heaven!

[@Mattyunder_ice]

Saaaame

[@brosiffkev8320]

i gave a thumbs up for the eye ball

[@demontheory]

One of my favorites bands. Monsters EP is flawless.

[@202drummerboy]

I, personally, loved your older playthroughs much more. like, Discovery, Titan and others. i was raised listening to them. :D much love from the Republic of Georgia !

[@acejacks00]

Super clean

[@outtatime4357]

Seen Vola with ADTR and unreal band. Couldn't believe I hadn't heard of them before that.

[@KjetilRG]

Been waiting for this since I saw the post on instagram!

[@mikemike-yw3pn]

So happy to see VOLA getting some love!!

[@Leviplaysdrums]

Absolute cymbal breaker of a tune!!!

[@Brave_New_Tube]

REAL RECOGNIZE REAL BABYYY! Love hearing your take on some Vola. These guys deserve way more attention and I'm already craving more from them

[@RobbyGray]

SICK!!!

[@jamesfayad6093]

One of the best drummers out there!

[@eszterbacso]

Chears from Hungary. You are amazing drummer with georgous style. Congratulation

[@cptlooney]

I love your commitment to every time you hit something

[@paulrox177]

I freaking love this song! Amazing cover Anup, you need to be in a band so I can see you live.

[@Jayxe]

He used to be in Intervals for an album I believe. At least covered for them in a tour

[@paulrox177]

@@Jayxe Dude! I listened to that album all the time, it's one of my favs. Anup solo album though is insanely good.

[@cbaum64]

Anup’s solo records are better than most bands altogether, and I stand by that claim

[@paulrox177]

@@cbaum64 yeah I Jammed the crap out of that album

[@tomipiirainen5105]

Oh sweet, I've been listening that album like 247

[@asdrummer2008]

Same! \m/

[@Akukukachoo]

LOVE VOLA! So great to see you cover them! More please

[@AP3D]

Come for the playthrough, stay for the outtakes! I've had Adam's playthrough of this on repeat so now I can double-binge!

[@asdrummer2008]

Adam is great. Love his playing style/sound, and such a perfect fit for this band.

[@Andy4543]

Haha I always stay for the ending of your videos 👍🏾😀

[@sambrown7691]

Killer stuff! I wish I could find a man that treats me the way you treat that china.

[@jonahrichphoto.5040]

Well that slapped!

[@Czarol]

Great dude. BEAST!!!

[@MatthewCharlenePitts]

you turned me on to Vola with this cover. fantastic job on the drums

[@asdrummer2008]

Happy to hear that. I love this band. \m/

[@coldmoonlight6361]

You rock bud

[@jobelewis6416]

My favourite from them

[@Mattyunder_ice]

VOLA is incredible! Thanks for sharing Anup!

[@Igrunner]

Awesome!

[@tylerg.1023]

Not sure you'll see this Anup but man is it awesome to see you cover a VOLA song! the first time I ever heard VOLA (belive it or not) was at one of your concerts with monuments in a really small venue here in AZ! The venue was playing prog metal over the speakers during intermission , the song "I AM NOT HERE" was playing and i was blown away by the sound, INSTANTLY HOOKED. I tried so desperately hard to Shazam the song thru my phone while everyone was talking and drinking. After many failed attempts it finally went thru and man am I glad I did!! been a huge fan ever since! awesome cover !!!

[@asdrummer2008]

That's crazy! Small world... Yea, I'm hooked on it for sure. Such a sick album.

[@ronronstar8057]

One of my favs. Love the drum playthrough. I bow to you sir.

[@drumslessons.greece]

your snare hit is awesomme Excellent drumming as always Anup

[@asdrummer2008]

Thanks a lot!

[@johnnyrokkit]

What a treat.

[@Jinglis]

Perfect cover of an underrated drummer. Awesome as always

[@Crazen2]

Those drums, mix and the playing sound sick

[@hybrydtonesstudios1149]

Este si es un verdadero drummer!!

[@NeMsY2k]

Fantastic cover of an fantastic song!

[@charleschi843]

So snappy. Incredibly tuned kit and well played.

[@ratamacueseven]

Excellent sir !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ernestgrant737]

I like the bashfull head banger,top dawg

[@forkatoaster3435]

This is awesome! Love VOLA. They are touring with Four Stroke Baron this fall! Would love to see a drum cover of them. Maybe Sundowner!?

[@KnuckleBread]

That would be awesome! Love both bands!

[@forkatoaster3435]

@@KnuckleBread incredible lineup!

[@jamesbradford870]

Might be your best snare sound yet 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@asdrummer2008]

Thanks a lot!

[@Mart33Nat0r]

Mama! The goes that man… Awesome cover, VOLA is 🔥

[@Endowug]

Omg… that snare!

[@WhirlwindDrums]

what a killer cover. snare sounds so good!

[@smokejc]

Great song, incredible band.

[@etrain8885]

Yes! Vola is such a great group. Great cover as always, my dude

[@asdrummer2008]

Thanks a lot!

[@krenwregget7667]

that snare tone could split granite. Fantastic as always, brother.

[@FadjarMoeljarto]

Awesome 🥁👍

[@MrPolevaulter]

Nice Anup! And good choice of cover.

[@RezaQin]

Wow, who is this guy? I love this drums.

[@gråsscandy77]

Just great!

[@erik.kangas]

that main groove slaps so hard.

[@sysc0mp72]

Awesome cover. But dude, that sound! Absolutely incredible recording quality.

[@asdrummer2008]

Thanks a lot! Really appreciate it.

[@xaviersykora]

Murdered that ending breakdown section with those lil ghost notes

[@cptlooney]

Love this Cover.

[@stevevorass]

Amazing work!

[@marwanmkhalil00]

Holy shit the kit sounds freaking massive!!

[@Aspiired]

love the mix on point

[@willadkins7328]

Awesome power

[@EmbarrassedComposer]

Hi Anup, I love you as a drummer and I love all the playthroughs that you do. In particular, I love the playthroughs you've done for your work on Monuments' third album. After looking through your channel I noticed you hadn't done a cover of Leviathan. It would be awesome to to see you do a live take of that! Not making any demands, It would just be sick to see you play through that :)

[@luissebastianjimeneztorvis6927]

I'd love to see a cover of any of the new songs.

[@nik_in_the_box]

Nice job dude - really nice.....

[@juansakura2868]

Monstruous drumming, loved it

[@magisternome8517]

love LOVE this.. Magnificent!

[@Osully91]

Love this! Killed it 👏🏼🤟🏼

[@h.w.opaschowski6203]

such a powerful performance! thx!

[@zuwenigbierinderflasche8493]

Nice, I love Vola! Cool Cover

[@arvindkrishnan959]

Crazy stuff! 🔥🔥🔥

[@into_the_void]

Love the tone ... Great setup and amazing cover

[@BangVDrumChannel]

Amazing n Goods Job..😊👍🤘🙏

[@garytackett8426]

Anup.... Your snare is abusing eardrums in the sexiest way possible.. Absolutely perfect crack and decay.. Damn

[@asdrummer2008]

Thanks for the kind words \m/

[@drumbotron3323]

great sound as always, anup!

[@simonfritz7215]

Love this band! Awesome cover :)

[@DeafLynch]

Drums sound is amazing! 🤘

[@ChadSzeliga]

Great job as always 👏

[@NoStickTricks]

Terrific song choice!

[@JordanHendersonDrums]

I love this! Anup, you absolutely killed this my man!!

[@asdrummer2008]

Thanks a lot!

[@Drumsholic]

Amazing drumming as always dude!!!This band is so much awesome!!

[@FabricioMigueldeFarias]

That snare sound, holy fuuk.....

[@IzhakIb]

Good lord that snare sounds like a gunshot! Amazing job dude 👏

[@henmeyzmusic4329]

Dude really sick cover!! This goes really hard!! GOOD JOB!!

[@rachelnicolemusic9720]

Great job, subscribed!!

[@jordankelsomusic]

Dope! I've actually been listening to this album a lot! VOLA is pretty solid, some of their stuff is hit and miss with me, but overall pretty good!

[@JazTidy]

Ok...so I NEED a GGD OKW Anup cause these drum sounds are absolute fire!

[@MaximilianScarpaDrums]

I dig that room sound! Also, great playing as always Anup 🔥

[@asdrummer2008]

Thank you! Definitely have it a bit louder than usual in this mix. \m/

[@cbaum64]

Fuck yes, this was so unexpected and so welcome!

[@adamnorthey571]

Please cover 24 light years. The drumming is immense

[@newmachine00]

Hell yesss

[@zacharyjames4121]

Bro you're such a beast xD

[@Hellhunde64]

Killer

[@blackheartscars]

*COOL*

[@craigfrober316]

Yeeeehhh!

[@billyblastbv]

Bro we should meet up at the Haken show, they are coming to Baltimore soundstage on June 11th. Also featuring Symphony X, should be a great time!

[@Jayxe]

Please cover Maraton - Prime it's the most fun drums you're ever gonna play!