Rush "Cygnus X-1": Drums!!!

[@Astrotama]

The reason why I started doing these videos in the first place was to pay tribute to him so I'm glad it worked for you, although there is nothing better than to watch the master himself... ;)

[@Phydoux2112]

Watching others who were inspired by him is equally enjoyable.

[@FrankPCarpi]

You're damned good. They say that drummers don't learn to play, they're born into it. You were born right for it. And those Tama drums sound great. That part starting at 8:11 is magnificent.

[@erikhesjedal3569]

First time i heard this song i started to cry out of sheer air-drumming joy. When i saw this video today, 20 years later, i got that tear in my eye again. Well done from Norway man!!!

[@Astrotama]

Erik Hesjedal Thank you!

[@gdoud6431]

absolutely love the passion you play with, Obviously you are a deep Rush an Neil Peart fan. Rock on!!!! You killed it and your videos are truly awesome.

[@Astrotama]

Thank you!

[@SoCal780]

This song is truly an epic masterpiece. Well done sir, well done. I think I can speak for everyone here that we all wish that you would come back and continue to share your precious gift with us...

[@maxhylkema1550]

It's amazing how he manages to tune the drums to sound exactly like the album as well. Not only is the playing perfect so is the tuning of the drums!

[@795davidcalderon]

Absolutely outstanding performance, that drum at 8:30, i mean what a part!!!

[@Alan_Page]

I think you're ready to play in a band.

[@scottstevens1233]

and then some

[@cosmicman621]

Still diggin’ this in 2023.Hope you are well.I am a 60 yr old guitarist from Australia.Been playing this on guitar since I was 16.I’m getting back into playing...this year.Hope your still keeping your chops up.Brendan.

[@Astrotama]

Thank you! Still playing a little but never enough...

[@mariomercieca4696]

Wow man, that is some bad ass drumming. Tempo goes up to eleven at 8.30 mark, i nearly had a stroke watching you. Best cover of Neil I've seen

[@Astrotama]

Thank you!

[@aliabolhassani5820]

Dude! You rock!!! Bless you for worshiping Neil as much as I do! keep up the great work brother!

[@larxxlegendz8318]

I wish I could give this video an infinite amount of likes. Well done, Sir!

[@MrTBBiggs]

It's amazing how Rush songs from the 70's/80's are still so relevant. Nice job with such a difficult song.

[@Astrotama]

Thank you for noticing. The breaks in this song are very strange and it took me a while to either learn how to count them or better, how to feel them. I've focused on this for weeks before turning the camera on. ;)

[@ronniewebb2777]

I'm almost speechless watching you play. You are every where. Truly amazing.

[@rebelsprophet7185]

Strong with great power and execution! You have that Bonham sound from your snare as well.

[@vg4life9616]

I just love the sci-fi feel of some of the rush songs like this one. Especially the necromancer. The necromancer was a long but great song to listen to. I truely give full respect to this band and what they have done from the early 70's to even now. They just released a new album called clockwork angels and cant wait to hear what the new rush sounds like.

[@DontFret2wice]

You are blowing my mind! I grew up listening to these guys. Played all of their songs on guitar. Your drumming is impeccable!

[@LESTG]

WOW! all I can say is WOW! This is crazy, you remind me so much of my brother. He is a die hard RUSH fan and an Astrophysicist. Not a drummer but you even look a little alike. Anyway, one of my favorite songs and although it's been awhile, you drumming is EXCELLENT! Always captivates me. Drum on!

[@tgorycki]

Holy cow! That was awesome! That end part really has a lot going on. Great timing.

[@brianleonard9314]

Spot on! That is awesome! Cygnus X-1 is one of all time favorite Rush songs and you definitely nailed it!

[@vg4life9616]

Great!!! Cant wait to be able to get it. Thanks for the awesome covers and cant wait for more.

[@djdepaolo]

Thank you, this one brought a tear of joy to my eye.

[@TheGlassasylum]

Very well done! Five years and Ten months later!!

[@jjtcorsair]

I'm out of breath just watching that! Fantastic! You are an amazing musician. Tempo is rock solid, technique is flawless.

[@LordKenebutch]

One of my greatest memories of seeing Rush for the first time in 1978 and seeing them perform this great song. Great job. 🙂

[@Astrotama]

Thank you!

[@jordanmaddox3756]

Fucking a. I can hear the love for this song in every note you hit. Way to go man this is incredible.

[@JohnDoe-qt4nz]

You absolutely nailed it!! What a great tribute to honor the Professor with a flawless performance! Fantastic

[@Bruisercruiser74]

Another classic! Thanks! Waiting to get my hands on Clockwork Angels. Been listening to the songs this weekend and I have to say that I am totally blown away by the album.

[@TheCocoaDaddy]

I just can't watch this video enough! You totally killed it!!! I love this and all of your videos! THANKS for posting this!!!

[@Astrotama]

Thanks for watching!

[@PaulbylPaulbyl]

I love the old Rush and your performances of the old Rush. Thank you so much!

[@Astrotama]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrDrummingman]

Killer performance, just killed it!!

[@stevenhendrickson2910]

That was sick. You nailed it. Great job!

[@Astrotama]

Steven Hendrickson Thank you!

[@jasonfordney794]

Well done! Your rendition has the extra bit of polish that makes all the difference.

[@ushojedi]

Glorious!!! On so many levels not the least of which is having only one camera edit! I'm soooo used to missing guitar, bass and drum parts because of 2 second camera edits. It's like slipping into a hot bath of gloriousness

[@tansman1]

The last section was outstanding....your flying into another dimension!!

[@planefloat]

Hey Astrotama, that was simply wonderful! I hadn't tuned in for a while due to moving and personal issues, etc.. It's great to hear you again and I truly appreciate your amazing talent. Please don't ever stop!.............Art

[@PNW_Sportbike_Life]

Very nicely done my friend! Freaking flawless play through of one of my favorite RUSH songs!

[@Astrotama]

Thanks a ton!

[@Astrotama]

The original drum track is still there. I mix my drums a bit louder and I try to play the drum parts are accurately as possible to avoid a cacophony.

[@AhmadNadar]

You, sir, are truly an amazing drummer!! I LOVE your RUSH covers you had me sold at the first video I saw of you... I also have to add that your body movement sort of resembles that of Mr. Peart's when you're doing them crazy drum rolls and cymbal crashes! Keep on rocking man!!!

[@Astrotama]

Thank you!

[@TheCocoaDaddy]

Yes, I agree 150%! His body movements really do resemble Mr Peart's and that makes the videos more enjoyable to watch... at least for me. :)

[@mcwalton6721]

Nailed it. Very good work, my man!! Neil would smile! I see lots of Rush drum covers but you have the power and intensity down pat! Excellent!

[@Astrotama]

Thank you!

[@jfnunez1973]

Awesome work, man!! Love the fill on 8:30. Talk about an all out assault. Neil is a f*cking genius!!!

[@stephenjones6472]

Yeah, well I bet you can't to THAT again! Oh my God, though....that was TRULY powerful, great.....so much fun to watch! BLISTERING!

[@tothemoomka]

One of my favorites from Rush, that ending finale was very well done. Seeing you play it highlighted or showcased Neil's amazing creativity and skills with the drums. I don't think I've seen better rendition of his drumming by anyone professional or novice.

[@Astrotama]

Thank you! I appreciate the good words! ;)

[@studionumber66]

Thank You! The passion…I hope Neil got to see this.

[@stevenscott5348]

Falling into a black hole, on drums, looks like quite the aerobic workout. Awesome work, Astro.

[@Astrotama]

Thank you!

[@RCROX]

one of my favorite Rush tunes...this one is so much fun to play on drums, just like Xanadu

[@ryanhall8306]

Dude this was awesome plus the fact that you are an astrophysicist is also kickass. I was looking to see if you covered By-tor and the snow dog. The drumming Neil does a little less than halfway through that song is just so awesome

[@johnsmaltz5056]

Excellent! Precise and great visual effect.

[@Astrotama]

Thanks!

[@jameshersheysr7194]

Very well played my friend.....absolutely great

[@sdleith8]

I'm the husband of the pretty girl to the left. Just beautiful! Hat's off to you! Doug

[@hammerhead001]

Killing it man, are you still making vids???

[@rhayader0625]

Wow, wow, wow is all I can say to this! And phenomenal! To say you did a great job would be a bit of an understatement. :-) Well done indeed.

[@Astrotama]

Thank you! This one took a lot of practice (and a lot time to figure out the drumming craziness)!

[@5xnccanes327]

Dude, My favorite song by Rush. Way under rated. You killed it bro great job!!!!!

[@Astrotama]

Thank you!

[@bradwilliams633]

hey hosier you rock..one of my favorite...go Cygnus...!!!

[@morsecode2112]

Cool stuff! Looks like you're having a good time, dude! Something other than Tom Sawyer. You're a deep cut kinda Rush Fan. Rock and roll! Great playing!

[@c0ri]

incredible.. the timing on this one is difficult. you killing it. nice job!

[@Astrotama]

Thank you!

[@007stopjockin]

Lovin the FARK out of your playing man! Spot on, and such passion! 007

[@Astrotama]

Thank you!

[@teddys3558]

Woah dude! Amazing job!!!

[@Timekeeper4hire]

Awesome job , excellent meter ....never tried to learn that one myself .. now I see why.... keep up the great work

[@Lydirius]

I can't believe I haven't watched this until now. 😳 Sorry man. Great job Pierre!! - Mike

[@aliabolhassani5820]

Great job on this song bro! I know full well just how hard some of the time changes are! You killed it!

[@Astrotama]

Thank you!

[@scottmasker4389]

Love watching you play. Nailed it.

[@bthanhawk]

The 1 dislike had to be by accident. It damn sure wasn't off what I just watched. Awesome Drumming!!!!

[@A247LOCKSMITH]

Neil would be jealous, nice work Astro

[@Astrotama]

+Dan Cantleberry Thank you!

[@donnymarvin]

Look at my arms, my hair is standing up and I have goose bumps, you rock!

[@Shanfeu]

Just wow, phenomenal, amazingly accurate!

[@Astrotama]

Thank you!

[@ChessemillPerezChristopher]

amazing...bravo...more please !

[@grep67]

My goodness, I just lost my lunch!! incredible my friend!

[@MegaPeers]

Absolutely amazing, great perfomance!

[@Astrotama]

Thank you very much!

[@jaw0892]

Fantastic job!!! Only been a drummer for about 12 years. Learning from my dad who's been drumming for 47 years. The only thing I noticed was at the end. You went from playing with feel to hitting the drums. I'm sure you can play with feel at that part. It's one of his hardest songs. So I totally understand. But you had that timing down which I can't figure out for the life of me! Still fantastic job brother!

[@Astrotama]

Thank you! I think at the end I was just trying to go through the notes as accurately as possible and keep breathing. It took me many many takes of playing the entire song for hours before getting a version I was happy with so fatigue was starting to be a factor. I'm old. ;)

[@bettersteps]

My friend... That was AWSOME!!!!

[@fourstringbeing]

it took me a min. to learn that on bass, can't imagine learning it on drums! BAD ASS man!

[@fernandoburgos6369]

monstruosa interpretación de un temazo ! congratulations from Chile!

[@justplaydrums7855]

You are unbelievable.! Rawk on Brother! !

[@hariprasetio6254]

just perfect.....just perfect.....just perfect.....just perfect.....

[@wheelchairdrummer9908]

This is wicked you even hit your drums just like Neil, fantastic! Liked and subbed!

[@Astrotama]

Thanks a lot, man!

[@Astrotama]

Well, it was more like "Holy crap, I might have done a decent version!". I've practiced this part over and over before so I was just glad that I got an ok version for the entire song. ;)

[@marcoman64]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@jeremieking]

I watch this a lot... always enjoy it

[@aidencrail]

Simply amazing!!!!!!!!!!!! I love the song.

[@jimgeary]

I think I say this in all my comments here, but I love how your hands fly on the singles across the toms.

[@stevecorreia9589]

Dude. Nailed it. Heroic. Fantastic job!!!!

[@Astrotama]

Thank you!

[@ChrisLaxfingerboard]

Sérieux, t'es un malade! Continue de même! le meilleur drummer de KZbin peut-être!

[@KingTabor]

Man I was reading the description and by the 19th minute I'd already gave an thumbs up for this. I am working a guitar cover myself. Great version you made! Greetings from Brazil!

[@StarNate2112]

Way to go! Another one knocked out of the park!

[@Deemodae]

WOW! and thanks great work one of my favorite Rush songs. That was jammin'

[@LHZZ12MM]

Just rechecked your video list, great to see you're still at it...This sounds lame, but if you move back to Hawaii (can I go with you???) perhaps an opportunity to upgrade your setup and add a few new "toys"...not sure what you'd add of course. Also...not sure what's up with the sync but the vid is a fraction of a sec ahead of audio. ...and if you haven't been to the concert yet...be sure to get pics with the guys!!

[@septembre2112]

AWESOME.

[@klauscartesius1275]

Some serious drumming! Thank you.

[@tonypowell250]

Really is amazing...great job!

[@entrrt]

Superb! Amazing how you always seem to come in time off the breaks. That's a tough one to conquer, sorta up there w/ La Villa.

[@AlmostYearly]

Apart from all other considerations, of which there are many, what an excellent fade to black. :o)

[@xenomorph42]

That was just pure awesome!

[@Astrotama]

Tomorrow! I've done all three songs released so far... ;)

[@cosmicman621]

...still play and watch this..nice and loud.A thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever....Bright Moments..From Australia 🐝🌈

[@Astrotama]

Thank you mate!

[@Cool7Songs]

Amazing man! Just great stuff!

[@badboybob1074]

Where or how do you have that splash cymbal, at the front of you, mounted?

[@Astrotama]

It's mounted with a small boom arm attached to one of the empty holes in the tom mount on the bass drum.

[@TheGuitarman355]

This cover is amazing. Coincidentally this is my favorite song (well the duology is) by Rush, and my favorite song to play on guitar. Id love to play this song with you if you didnt live in Canaida. I need to get around to uploading a good quality cover and Id love to make a video with our covers mixed into the song. Wouldnt that be awesome?

[@mikeymitts1098]

Superb job man! Also, beautiful kit

[@barryseal-7710]

Tricky one to play that , great work 🎯✊🏻

[@Astrotama]

Thanks for the visit!