Charlie Puth - How Long (Drum Cover) By Kai Jokiaho

Here's my drum version of How Long by Charlie Puth. This the first video with my new Yamaha PHX kit, sounds pretty good? I hope you enjoy this and please subscribe to my channel for more videos. Full song transcription here: bit.ly/2JTu5gf and fill transcription here: bit.ly/2IfyNHR
Follow me: KaiJokiahoDrummer/ kaijokiaho
I record a lot of drum tracks, so if you have any projects that need great drums & groovy playing, please contact me :)
Gear:
Yamaha PHX 10,12,14,16,22
Longo 14x5,5 Solid Cherry Snare
Zildjian 15" K Light Hi-Hat, 18" K Custom Fast Crash & 17" A Custom Crash (I'm now fresh Zildjian endorser)
Vic Firth 5B sticks
Remo Heads: Toms Clear Emperor/clear Ambassador, Snare Coated Sound/Ambassador Snare, Kick PS3
Universal Audio Apollo Quad + Audient ASP880 Preamp
Sennheiser e904 Tom mics, Beyer 201 on snare top/SM57 bottom, Kick Beta52/Subkick, Overheads Shure SM27, Hihat AKG C430
ACS Custom Evolve Studio in-ears
Filmed with Canon 80D & GoPro Hero4 Silver
No copyright infringement is intended.
#CharliePuth #HowLong #DrumCover #KaiJokiaho

[@ChrisBakerDrummer]

Yesssss.... so good!! That kit sounds riDICulously good and those hi-hats... butter!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanksss Chris!

[@DirtyJobsGuy1]

Yes, I agree! What are your cymbal models? I see a K and an A, but can't see what they are.

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks! Zildjian 15" K Light Hi-Hat, 18" K Custom Session crash, 17" A Custom crash.

[@rafatulhauque7782]

That snare is so well tuned my goodness!

[@RoyMaya]

That's a great drum sound. Love the groove, and that fill at 2:41 was the shizzle!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks very much Roy!!!!!

[@del5606]

That fill at 2'40" - superb

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks! Dave Weckl influenced fill :)

[@mrjadsetts]

Super tight sound and totally grooving. I love this. Doesn’t overplay and great sounding kit too

[@yaronsteinbuch3956]

That snare! Those toms! Such crisp, tight drumming. Bravo!

[@AidanMcLeodProductions]

Hi hat fills are great!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks!!

[@joelmata3904]

this is what you call drumming

[@bjornmendizabaldrums]

What a f***king nice drum cover! So crisp, tight and groovy.

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks very very much! You have a lot great videos :)

[@bjornmendizabaldrums]

Thank you so much! I try my best. And I enjoyed your performance and soud, really flawless!

[@kensitchon634]

This kids, is what rings your phone for gigs ;) This guy's got mad pocket.

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks very much Ken :)

[@dattaparamasatwika]

Your drums are well tuned. They sound amazing! The snare, those toms and bass drum, those hihats! Oh my god and your dynamics! Every notes you hit are clear and punchy.

[@tommo3378]

You and Justin Swiney are among my favourites on here! All about the song and feel

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks Tom! Justin has great feel!

[@joemontano4275]

You deserve more recognition man... that was amazing... simple but great sounding and groovy...

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks Joseph! Much appreciated :)

[@Gsiem1]

It's not that simple ;-)

[@michaelhardman387]

This guy doesn't over play and hits everything so sweetly.

[@drummerzarate]

Nice playing with some personal flavor but without be overplayed just what the song requires. Great job Kai

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks! Much appreciated :)

[@danielcutting2796]

Love that uncluttered setup. Real clean and punchy.

[@patriodiames4917]

This dude deserves million subs. This how you get gigs as a drummer, kids.

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks so much Patrio! 🙏😎

[@danieljohnson4451]

That fill you played going into the last chorus made me believe in love again

[@KIRBA30]

Man you got mee hooked on your content with this cover. I love your style!

[@bestgammeurytb7903]

Superbe!!! Quelle précision !!! Best « Charlie puth Drum cover » bonjour de france!

[@gioromio]

You're one of my drum heroes! Thank you for sharing your amazing work!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Wow, Thank You Very Much Giovanni :))

[@seonghwancho8237]

Sounds Terrifically GOOOOOD!!!!

[@alanworrell2465]

Wow...magical , so slick !

[@hasarangafrenando6047]

Drum sound is so great👍👍🤟🤟💜️💜️

[@Lightoholic]

My lord that fill at 2:41 😍

[@jolyoncox]

Absolutely fantastic.

[@andremoningka6550]

Wow great sound

[@drumstool99]

as always mate , top class kit sounds awesome

[@thepeacedrummer]

Dude you’re a pocket drummer! Great sounding kit and then once you added your own little spice to the spice rack at 2:42, I knew you had full control over the song! Looking forward to seeing more covers!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks Very Much Alex :)))

[@omargunason6563]

Beautiful playing man ... juicy sounding PHX kit!!!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks :)))

[@framax67]

HD sounds ! Love that 👍😎

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks!!

[@lonthrall9828]

The only thing missing here is the Bachata dance with Rithika and Cornell in the background! Great sound, timing is most excellent! You're the go to guy for inspiration!

[@shenaldesilva4198]

That's the perfect drum cover I've ever heard

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thank you Shenal!

[@DarienRosa]

Clean, not over the top and overplayed, tasteful, good SOUND.. need I say more??? SUPER professional and mature playing.. Thank you for this video..

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks so much Darien 🙏

[@DarienRosa]

I appreciate you 👏🏼✊🏼

[@smartchoice2837]

Nice and clean

[@my3442]

So good,I really love this groove.

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thank you!

[@user-vn1zb5rn9j]

Nice!!!

[@nicstewart9697]

Nice job man. Not overplayed and very tastefully done.

[@tuslokbaki9579]

Sounds incredible!

[@joelmata3904]

those toms sound bad ass

[@Udeviat]

Big sounds!!!!!

[@RogierRJDonker]

Once again you nailed it Kai! Playing wise and with the stellar sound of recording. Awsome and very inspiring. Very tight and groovy playing. Thank you for this!

[@janercegchanel]

Amazing skil and sound! 🔝

[@miguelsaavedrums]

Clean

[@iiisaaciiiriv8981]

Those toms tho!!!

[@Mekmiff]

Really like the way you feel the song!

[@lonthrall5613]

Kai, it just doesn't get any better than this! Excellent drumming!

[@matteopepefrz9662]

I really appreciate your way to play drums, i feel the same way too, and I form step by step myself to that approach tnank you Kai

[@amiradrummer]

Awesome drumming brother😍

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks sister :)

[@alfanur_rizal]

Very clean, nice :)

[@reactions4u438]

Great song to cover

[@MrRobinification]

Just love the drums you've put in it and how you make it sound, very inspiring!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks R B!!!! :)

[@floralbarojas7440]

Me encanto esta versión, se escucha súper bien...felicitaciones.

[@KaitsuDrums]

Gracias de nuevo :)

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Man great pocket!! Way to stick it Kai!! Dig the new studio look and the kit sounds killer bro!!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Hey Thanks Very Much :)

[@D.Bennett]

Excelente, boa pegada e muita musicalidade !!

[@eroo81]

Man you are one of my favorite drummers!!! Great job!! Great cover!!!

[@vincenzovedovato4484]

Always the best !!!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks Vincenzo 🙏

[@FcbRecker]

amazing dude, this is so good

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks man!

[@CampbellYoungblood]

Dude I literally think this sounds better than the original, haha. Transcription incoming ;)

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks Campbell very much! I've watched some of your videos and you're doing a great job :)

[@CampbellYoungblood]

KaitsuDrums thanks Kai!

[@joseplluisbotella]

Beatiful...

[@elsenmemmedov7426]

Perfecttt 😍😍😍

[@naynayisawesome33]

YAAAAAAAS! Omg😍😍😍

[@tarasims7340]

Very very nice. You are brilliant. Love your work.

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks Tara :)

You make those drums sing! Beautiful!

[@ayunoprianiii753]

So niceee sound

[@kaylenmoodley1693]

Such a clean drummer.

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks Kaylen 🙏

[@mariomapute4859]

Slice that up!! Nice one bro🤘

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thank you Mario!

[@kolbiwest1626]

good snare sound

[@rik19drummer]

You are very very very very GOOD!!! Goos sound! ;)

[@gabrielJ81]

Awesome!!!

[@tonylancer7367]

YES! You uploaded!!! Anywho, it amazes how your fills are rather simple but so effective. You have such an incredible taste for groove and rhythm Kai. I really do appreciate the lessons you pass through these videos! :D

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thank you Tony! Yes finally :) These are very simple fill ideas that I stole from Teddy Campbell's playing. I can't do the fast gospel stuff so I try to use what I've got :)

[@tonylancer7367]

Kai, anything you play is always amazing, I really don't mind. I see you also have a new studio, looks pretty cool! Must have taken a lot to setup!

[@KaitsuDrums]

It's the same place, the only difference is a black curtain for video shooting. All the snares are behind the curtain 😀

[@prachilokre8554]

Awesome 👍👍👍😄😄

[@bennyhadiyasa2889]

awesome..good technique...nice fill...good job

[@pardeepkeys4725]

Impressive

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks!!

[@antebekavac2546]

Tasty!!! One of the best drummers from my point of view.

[@KaitsuDrums]

+Ante Bekavac Thank You Very Much Ante 😀

[@antebekavac2546]

that's the groove, that's... i dont know...simply, that's jeff porcaro. you left me speechless.. adrenaline hits me when i heard you playing any song

[@KaitsuDrums]

Ante Bekavac Wow, thanks again so much!!

[@drummer-markusjuntunen]

Ihan mielettömän upeeta kamaa. Fanitan kympillä! Latasin juuri ensimmäisen videon omalle kanavalleni. Olisi mahtava saada joskus vinkkejä, palautetta, mitä vain. Respect!

[@dariadalton]

Very nice!!

[@kvri-beats]

nice job bro peace and like from algeria

[@LucasDrums]

First: The new kit sounds great! Nice fat and punchy sound. Matches perfect with this song:D

[@suarezhernandezjosuesalvad9690]

wow, you´re awesome!!

[@chezchezchezchez]

Love it! So smooth. Perfect.

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks Jim!!

[@rudyjundani215]

cool!

[@timofelber]

awesome!

[@omargunason6563]

Very nice ... .great playing, great drums!!! I've got a PHX as well ... love them! :)

[@adindajerx]

Nice ♡

[@kevinp7300]

Wow! That was sweeeet!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thank You Kevin!

[@ilyaspinkuin9824]

Wow good

[@purplegg9185]

His hi-hat: *an actual “th” sound* My hi-hat: *THRRR*

[@sergiohgonzalez]

Apart from your smooth groovy playing and pocket i really like how great all your recordings sound! Do you think you can post a lesson on recording in the future? Thanks and regards!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks very much Sergio!! What should I include if I decide to make a recording lesson?

[@sergiohgonzalez]

Im sure anything you consider would be very valuable! Maybe mic placement, eq and compressing in DAW. Thanks again and greetings from Argentina!

[@rifkybahsoan4199]

Amazing... How you do that the fiillliin... Simple but killer...

[@ryanaston4367]

Fabulous playing (in all your videos), so tasteful. You tick all the boxes for me......wonderful playing. The kit sounds phenomenal.....so I good I just purchased one on the strength of this video! Are you happy with the PHX? Keep up the amazing work!

[@neilnoakes2685]

Those Toms are tuned so..... 👌

[@coreymyersdrums]

Killin it!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Hey Thanks Corey!!

[@patynoriega5052]

Woww

[@AlbertBace]

YES MAN, YES!

[@nkeighren]

Amazing! so solid, well done

[@CalebBrandalise]

all around fn great :)

[@CalebBrandalise]

recording, mixing, timing, videoo.. stellar man

[@gusrodriguezvk]

Excellent Kai! 🔥🔥🔥💪🥁

[@terrydactyl2609]

How is everything you play so damn perfect??

[@KaitsuDrums]

Terry, my playing is far from perfect :)

[@terrydactyl2609]

KaitsuDrums VERY clean though I must say. You always do the right thing in your covers though. Not overplayed, not underplayed.

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks!! I try to play tastefully, meaning just enough to make it interesting but not overplayed :)

[@terrydactyl2609]

KaitsuDrums You keep on doing that man!

[@eroo81]

Awesome!!! Great cover.