Better World (TOTO) - Drum Cover

My cover of the song Better World from TOTO's Mindfields album.
Original song "Better World (Parts I, II & III)" is a copyrighted property of Toto and Sony Music.
Drums were recorded and mixed in my studio.
If you like what I do, you can support me here:
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My kit:
Tama Starclassic drums: amzn.to/2nIHMGN, EU store: amzn.to/2VkgqHV
Tama Snare drums
Zildjian A-custom cymbals:
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Custom made Gong-drum
Custom made Octobans
Microphones:
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[@margix1172]

Toto are probably the most incredible bunch of Musicians ever appeared on this planet. There should be a movement to make them so popular to overshadow any other band,they deserve it.

[@AdamFoldes]

Totally agree!

[@janetwilbur8459]

I couldn't agree more.

[@ManXArts]

That's right

[@nickavenoso7851]

Surprisingly they’ve only sold about 40 million records, I always thought they should of sold a lot more.

[@CaptainSpyware]

​@@nickavenoso7851 It's hard to say if that number takes all Toto albums into account, because they were released by different record companies. The number may be a lot bigger, but we don't know for sure. I guess Sony estimated the sales too.

[@apieceofdirt4681]

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Simon Phillips was somewhat of an inspiration.

[@RJ-jw3rq]

🤣 Nailed it!

[@josvgorkum7968]

Wouhahahaha! I was just gonna post the same. How obvious this is! he only thing missing is the spandex pants in the white socks.

[@jonathanborjesson1398]

I've watched this like 4 times in a row now and I have to tell you I'm stunned. Amazing drumming and your sound is probably the sweetest. Please keep posting vids mate. Well done!

[@AdamFoldes]

Jonathan Börjesson Thank you Jonathan!

[@SockerConny80]

Absolutely stunning! Thank you for not overplaying, this is hands down the best cover of anything ive heard this year. Also want to compliment your mixing. Im blown away by this.

[@AdamFoldes]

Thank you for mentioning the mixing. The sound is much more important for me than the drumming itself...

[@kwstaslukovasmplis597]

your sound, your dynamics and the atmosphere that you created was beyond perfect. One of the best covers i see in youtube for years. keep on drumming!!!! loved it!!

[@theadamblock]

One of my favorite Toto songs. It definitely has my favorite chord progressions ever.

[@sptfrtlob9530]

All you need is an Afro ish hair. Haha Great Job!! This is the only Simon Phillip fam with his Drum Setup AMAZING!!!

[@brandonkain9231]

Don't care what anyone says....I was feeling this from beginning till end....u killed it...great sound...nice chops...great groove....loved it!!!!!!!

[@Steffentrommelt]

That open sound is amazing

[@LanceCampeau]

Normally... I'm not a fan of "drum covers" but your work here is outstanding... The playing is great and the technical production of the video/audio blows away most drum cover channels I've seen on KZbin. Very classy stuff!

[@jeepercreepers54]

This kind of sets a standard. Anything less is garage band so don't bother. On the other hand, who has this kind of money to be a pretend Simon Philips? And why would you?

[@malcspring448]

Fantastic cover bro. You totally nailed SP's performance. And on a replica of the great mans kit. 100% kudos.

[@mikestrutter7400]

TRUELY TRUELY OUTSTANDING MAN GREAT GREAT JOB.

[@billfraley2506]

Outstanding performance, One of my Fav...Bands, Drummer, Song. Great Sound. More please.

[@andresloaysa4283]

Unbelievable ! .. I used to dream awake while listening this song when I was 14, Now I'm 23 and watch this video made me remember those days, I was not the only one who wanted to make a cover playing this song.

[@AdamFoldes]

Andrés Loaysa Then do a cover! I'd be more than happy to see it! 👍🏻

[@mm-nt2bv]

One of my fav' Toto's song ! Really great playing !!! Bravo !!!

[@trevormcmanis]

Great Kit and Open Handed Playing. Very impressive!

[@abhinavbora9515]

One of my favorite songs of Toto... Great work... Great playing.. Loved it brother.... Love from India...

[@jordyweenk3425]

one of the most beautiful drum kits I've ever seen. Nice job!

[@JohnBradydoesstuff]

That's a beautiful, beautiful drum kit. Wow....

[@mfournier01]

Never seen such a high quality video production here on YT! Wow, great performance, sound, and playing. Mr. Phillips would be proud. I have been developing my open hand technique for a few years now and find it very freeing when moving around the kit. Cheers!

[@hatazou3]

Left and right stick work is incredible! It is stable and wonderful!

[@giuseppepeppe1421]

Simon Phillip è bravo ed ancora vivo, altrimenti potrei dire che lui è la reincarnazione... Top 👍👍👌

[@clausn1954]

Perfect…absolutely perfect!! Maybe the best drum cover I‘ve ever seen!!! Killer!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@naitsabeskoohn3769]

Wow......biggest Respekt.....Im a bog Simon Phillips Fan since 25 Jeahrs.....great Job.....Absolutely perfekt......😁👍👍👍👍

[@Prog4Prog]

Massive congratulations for this my dude. Super tasteful performance and the mixing was exquisite. I’ll be listening to this for years to come.

[@TheNyhm1]

To those calling him a clone. You must be jealous of this mans talent. Well done , great sound and drumming

[@DanyMeyer]

Adam, that was insane! Great work at all! Was a pleasure to watch this video! Keep up your great work! :)

[@Avenged1]

Really nice video guys. Beautiful kit, studio, all of it. 👍🏼

[@JosephFacer]

Man, even all of your little movements and flourishes look just like Simon. It's super obvious that you've watched and studied him quite a bit. Very well done!

[@AdamFoldes]

Thank you!

[@susanyoungberry8899]

you're one cool player Adam and so relaxd ! loove the kit.

[@ridgep551]

Nice job man from huge Toto fan! I'm guitarist but love those drums!

[@nickolasapostolou1157]

Excellent job Sir . Big open sounding drums. Simon Phillips is a huge inspiration for many people. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@he8082]

Great commercial for Toto, Simon and Tama drums. They sound phenomenal and you play excellent.

[@MarekPolakowski]

Oh you're totally Simpn Phillips geek, nice set! Gotta check out your other videos

[@FoamBrothers]

Right up the Simon Phillips Alley! Great job. You've captures many of the essence of Simon, in your movement and flow. Listening to this on headphones, takes me right there.. Keep it up!

[@AdamFoldes]

Henrik Andersen First of all, thank you for the kind words. What I fell in love with when I was a kid was more his sound (and the look of his kit ;)), and the purpose of doing these videos is to try the capture a similar sound and feel, rather than the drumming itself. The fact that I end up playing similarly comes as a consequence of a few factors, the most important being to "mask" the original drum track as much as possible. On the other hand though while I have zero intention to be a replica of him, I have to admit I might've watched too many of his videos when I was a kid... 🤓 And the green kit doesn't help either... 😀 Glad you liked it...

[@MrShawnfagen]

Or the red converse shoes lol

[@morenbertudrums6003]

I'm learning to play this TOTO song, thank you for your drum cover.

[@MrADex]

Amazing drum technique...just wonderful to watch and listen!

[@MarcosSilva-uv2jh]

Congratulations man! You nailed!

[@cathydaval6651]

amazing sound and technic!

[@Ticonderous1]

That tom sound is awesome brother ... mice job

[@hockeynutt9434]

I think this guy is a huge fan of Simon Philips. Same kit set up and a lefty. Great room set up!!

[@ericredlefsen5554]

He's not a lefty per se, just truly ambidextrous and plays open style, left hand lead. Every drummer should aspire to be able to do this. Most can't.

[@arthurpasquier3302]

Daaaaamn the drumset, i want the same !!! nice playing too!!

[@pedro20329]

Great, congratulations my friend, a beautiful group of drums, thanks for sharing and lots of success.

[@vinceperrotta3869]

Every clip I watch of you is truly outstanding, your detail to attention is right on the money🎵

[@adrianje7]

What a great sound, man

[@MS-yl9xv]

Nice playing, Great sound!

[@Quantum3691]

Excellent!!! One of my favorite Toto tracks.

[@f4lc0n15]

Incredible Simon Phillips drum kit setup, nice cover as well man

[@TheJohnnyChas]

As solid a cover as I've ever heard. Obviously influenced by Simon, and nailed it! More more more.

[@dp139]

Amazing video!! Love it

[@levergush]

GREAT!! MAN! CONGRATULATIONS!!

[@TheTinymart]

Wow what a cover man ! Félicitation

[@guimadrum]

Man, what a great job! Simon would be proud!!!

[@AH.111]

That drum kit is just.. wow!

[@mikestrutter7400]

ABSOLUTE CLASS REPLICA .

[@MrDrummertheo]

Wow, absolute Spitzenklasse.....sehr sehr gut👍🏻

[@douglas70940]

Good job and beautiful drumkit.

[@NToombes]

This isn't good, this is monumental!! Well done, very impressed!!

[@overtimefreak2685]

Ja. Sehr gutes Gefühl für den Song. Schönes Spiel

[@gustavosalaro7101]

Amazing drum kit sound .. congrats!

[@mapexmac]

Adam, I first watched you covering "I Will Remember", and was impressed, but this cover is insane - dude, you are spot on. Cloned Simon, you have!! Well done, bravo. You're liven' the life us mere mortals only dream of.

[@RJ-jw3rq]

I'm loving the drum mix, that reverb 🥁🤘🏼

[@StartdrummingDe]

Great Cover, great Drumset and great Sound! I like your dedication to Mr Philipps style of playing! GREAT! :-) All the best, Jürgen.

[@AdamFoldes]

startdrumming.de Danke schön Jurgen

[@ryansvloggingit5492]

love that kit dam I miss mine excellent drumming

[@paoloruggieri9410]

congratulation my friend,very great work 👍

[@1dennissparacio]

There's certainly a lot of haters oh, I think you did an outstanding job...spot on..... beautiful drum kit..... I love that green man it's awesome....

[@bobdoyle5945]

what a beautiful sounding set and awesome job done by you!

[@richardreal4602]

Really enjoyed your percussion rendition of a fantastic track, well done, truly brilliant.

[@gabepalumbo6733]

Your snare sounds like a straight powerhouse it’s so deep

[@Joehaidi]

Precise drummin.. amazing sound.. never bored watchin yr video many times. Great work. Bravo!

[@JersonAnthony]

Man you must really love Simon Phillips.. The kit.. The converse sneakers!! Great playing btw!

[@365capetown]

Kit sounds amazing wow - take that passion and be YOURSELF, well done!!!

[@thomashauge4798]

An amazing interpretation of my favorite Toto song, well done my friend :)

[@limustudio8390]

amazing beautiful. Best drum sound and mixing It gives me a lot of inspiration. Thanks for making the video.

[@mikestrutter7400]

awesome, you have a look of a mr neil peart from 1990 going on here, simon phillips if you are reading this glad you caught this awesome guy.

[@solwong1338]

That's a beautiful piece.

[@garyjohnson4988]

Killer! Drum sounds are amazing!!! Simon is the man and so are you!

[@walthervanmechelen]

Wow. Impressive!

[@leancarpearl]

Great job bro. Such a beautiful honoring of Simon's brilliant work. Salute!

[@MrDrummertheo]

wow, was für ein Klang .....absolut klasse....sehr sehr gut gespielt....OBERKLASSE

[@mapexmac]

WHY didn't Toto hire YOU to replace Simon???? Holy $#!+, you've nailed every flipping' nuance. Congrats, brush, you deserve the accolades. Well done!

[@LeToplache007]

Wow, someone is a fan of Simon Phillips. Lovely cover!

[@isaacleedrums]

Love this!! You are exceptional!!

[@raphafacastro]

Great drumming friend! The sound and execution are superb!

[@urhottto45]

GREAT DRUM WORK ALWAYS WITH SIMON'S KIT!!!+1👍

[@juliogabrielmoura]

Não conheço a música mais cliquei no vídeo por causa dessa bateria linda d+++... parabéns!!! ,pelo trabalho toca muito 👏👏👏👏👏☝👍

[@gadymarcus2362]

What a phenomenal drum cover I like your style playing 😃😃😃😃

[@fishhead7704]

Excellent work, your ambidextrous style and skill is amazing!

[@christiancea6]

Nice playing! Drums sound open and big. Well done sir!

[@AdamFoldes]

CHRISTIAN CEA 6 Thank you sir!

[@newadventure5609]

Nice! Very professional.

[@osterkenn]

amazing on many levels. the playing, the kit..everything. 2:35-2:42 was kinda chilling!

[@AdamFoldes]

Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@juanmanuellara8830]

Excelente amigo. A mi tambien me gusta TOTO y soy un gran admirador de Simon Phillips. Saludos desde España.

[@AFSDRUMCOVER]

Toca muito mano, Deus continue te abençoando cada vez mais nessa linda arte que é tocar bateria... Abraço! 🇧🇷👍😁

[@skrupnik]

Identical to Simon´s performance!! Greetings from Buenos AIres, Argentina!!

[@patrickomalley1465]

My comment is not to denigrate Adam, for he is a magnificent drummer, actually, one of the best I've seen on KZbin, hopefully you will become well known on your own and then we may try to emulate you!!

[@AdamFoldes]

Haha... Hopefully you end up being way better than me! Once again, no hard feelings at all, your point is valid and I appreciate sharing it with us!

[@saumickbasu1174]

Beautifully done. I learnt quite a few things from this. Thank you sir for sharing.

[@AdamFoldes]

Wow, that's great! Should you have any more questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

[@karvajakala7067]

Amazing sound on the kit!

[@wrightguyz]

that's a crazy tribute man, would be incredibly fun to play on that kit. Nice sounding mix and room!!

[@rhythmstick11]

Great job.....just remember don't be afraid to be creative on your own while keeping the integrity of the song. Best of luck to you in your career

[@DynamiteKid1224]

Awesome drum kit & cymbals! Great cover too! Thanks!