Cobus - Breaking Benjamin - The Diary Of Jane (Drum Cover 2019)

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This video was filmed, edited, engineered, mixed, mastered, and produced in its entirety by Cobus Potgieter.
This video was shot 100% GoPro,
with Hero 3+ cameras, in 1080p at 60fps.
Recorded and mixed using Cubase 9.5
Edited with VEGAS Pro 16: www.vegascreativesoftware.com/...
Filmed and recorded in Los Angeles, California, USA.
NO drum replacement was done in this mix, this is a 100% acoustically recorded and mixed track: absolutely no supplementation, layering, or triggering was done.
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BREAKING BENJAMINNNNN. Man. This band. Love 'em. But these short sentences. Hate 'em. Ok I'll stop.
I was lucky enough to hunt down a drumless version of this song, which made mixing this so, SO much easier. Drumless versions are super rare (I usually just do drum covers with the normal full-band mixes that everybody else has access to) but when I do get one, it makes it possible to really crank the music and the drums still sit really nicely in the mix. Stoked with how this one turned out.
Playing wise there's not too much going on here, I stayed mostly consistent with the drum parts, except for a few fun patterns here and there. The double cymbal grab at 1:29 might have been my favourite part of this video to play, and the linear fill at the end of the verse was super fun too. Hertas and cymbal grabs. Can't get enough.
You're rad. Thanks for reading this and for being here. Have an awesome day.

[@cobuspotgieter]

Thumbs up if you're watching this in 2021 😎 UPDATE: I just released a new DRUM LESSON PACK! -> bit.ly/CobusLessons. 5 lessons, 90 minutes, for 27 bucks. It will make you better at tuning drums, mixing drums, I'll show you my practice routine, my worst bad habits as a self-taught drummer, and teach you one of my favourite linear licks. Thanks for being here!

[@ReyvaGras]

if im watching in 2021? this is fucking amazing! and the song never gets old, well played mate!

[@raycecawley9933]

What China is that!!!?? Ive looked for that China ever since I watched this video and I can’t seem to find it online or in stores.

[@philiptitimur7964]

Can you play never again breaking benjamin?

[@briancannon3987]

How many bands tryed to recruit you?

[@dogabutila]

Watching in 2023 but I still gave a thumbs up :P

[@Ascendxnce]

1:32-1:38 is pure 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Rewinded and rewatched like 20 times. So clean!

[@MrKilldrifter86]

with effortless face.. daymmmm

[@MansurNumanov]

Dudeeee... hahah, i dont know whether to laugh or cry of joy. Brilliant moves man

[@Denis-qb2tm]

DeathAdmin still waiting the Three days grace style aha

[@luckylifeonwheels626]

Hes an awesome drumer

[@parkaarpencil7856]

Bt it wasnt dat good!!

[@radhey8934]

This is the cover that made me pick up drumsticks for the first time ever. Cannot thank you enough for this Cobus!

[@l4mbojon757]

Good lad! Smash it!

[@Hornir91]

I've picked drumsticks after hearing the original song 5 years ago :). Now I'm finally able to play it.

[@peterdavidhorvath78]

@@Landon-ol1qh Cobus did one in 2008 too

[@Complex_youtube]

Beautiful!!!

[@Complex_youtube]

@@Landon-ol1qh Dude come onnn. Be nice

[@tylerbailey9329]

The sound of his drums is always impeccable.

[@wook1750]

Love how the playing is so natural, no forced showboating of anything, just playing his own style

[@Viralityoflife]

Yes!! I’ve been following you for many years. I’m so glad to see this

[@justinedwards9123]

Dude your drums sound incredible. I've listened to some really serious metal and rock kits over the years but your drums are so incredibly crisp.

[@Terrezio]

2:44 sometimes a nice and simple fill can sound just as badass as the more complicated ones. Amazing job Cobus!

[@sauravbahuguna3186]

Never ever have I clicked a KZbin notification that fast

[@JamesNeriNBrito]

I find this so funny! Lmao

[@TheVeksha]

SAME

[@PetrivanWyk]

Love the roll at the end of the 2nd verse! Thanks for the awesome cover! Hou so aan, Cobus!

[@gonzalovagabculow7345]

Cobus is one (if not the only one) of those drummers that you don’t know what he can come up with until you watch the whole video. Simply the best drummer of KZbin

[@JuanHernandez-vd5ep]

Been a musician as far as I can remember and I’ve encounter countless of musicians. What makes them unique is more than just their talent but the way they express themselves and letting themselves be driven by their music. More than just music but a passion and you my friend express it in every video. That’s awesome!

[@thenumberofthebeast2]

Now we're talking. Super throwback, been here since the "cheer up emo kid" sessions, wow this is so nostalgic. Its been a long road, and the journey is still far from over. It's a privilege to basically be growing up with you this whole time, keep it up Cobus.

[@sp1epiphany]

thenumberofthebeast2 been here since pop

[@mautsukuda]

Yasssss!!! So good man! Loving the Throwback Series!

[@VanAnon51]

Your original cover of this song got me into Breaking Benjamin 12 years ago, and it changed my life forever. One of my favorite bands ever.

[@anotherimpact8302]

Everything in your drumming is a tasty, you prove that having just the skills isn’t enough, simply magical.

[@TricksyTrinity]

Been following since Drum Solo #3 and still find that I'm NEVER disappointed by one of your videos! There's such an elegance to your rhythm. And, as always, I love the peddle-cam. Cheers!

[@paisteuser06]

I'm late to the party but I usually prefer that musicians preserve the integrity of the original track in respect to the rightful creators when doing these "cover videos". But I must say that cobus has injected the right amount of his originality without destroying the song. Truly enjoyed this. Amazing work.

[@VanAnon51]

I regularly rewatch your covers, my favorite covers of these incredible songs. You’re one of my favorite drummers of all time, Cobus. God bless you each and every day.

[@xJCole22]

The beginning of this song is so nostalgic! Makes me remember the times I’d rush back from school, jump on my kit warm up with a few covers, do a bit of my grading practice and rudiment practice, then back to covers again. This was always one of my first and last songs. Then I’d go play some halo 3, and have my laptop playing cobus KZbin covers. Life was fucking perfect back then! How I wish I could go back!!

[@ryangilbert7877]

Cobus always a joy to watch your videos.

[@VanAnon51]

Beautiful, man. Another awesome cover/remix. 😊👍🏻👍🏻It's because of your original cover video all those years ago that I discovered the badass music of Breaking Benjamin. Since then, I've become such a massive fan of yours and theirs. I've been blessed to see Breaking Benjamin in concert twice and got to meet them and get pictures with them at both concerts. The first concert I saw them at was in 2016 in Albuquerque, NM, in which we got to go side stage to watch their first 3 songs! It was mind blowingly incredible. Aaron, the bassist, walked right up to us and played for us. It was surreal! They're such incredibly humble and down to earth guys. The second concert was at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO, where we also got to do the meet and greet before the show with Red, whom we also got to see do their sound check. Thank you, Cobus. Truly. Thank you for your amazing videos all these years. I've learned so much from you, both technically and musically, and my life has been changed for the better because of you. God bless you Cobus. Well done man. ✝👍🏻 As you say, Laus Deo Semper.

[@itshazelhoff]

I have so many good and bad memories with this song, I chocked a few times watching this. It's both the song and you playing it - it was magnificent. Passion was felt - Thank you.

[@gianfunk9121]

amazing to see how far you've come since I first started drumming and watching your videos, and here we are over ten years later, thanks for always being an inspiration @Cobus !

[@varungollapalli4388]

Even though this is better, I can't get over the first video cobus... Honest to god you are half the reason why I learnt how to play drums. Also I'm here in 2021 too :) , Yay!

[@reesebranch9472]

As a drummer who has been playing for 8 years, this drumming level is quite extraordinary. You have such a mature style. Nice job man!!

[@reyhorton4379]

One thing u should never do is compare urself to other drummers. You're u. Be u. Do what u can do. I used to have to practice 6-8 hrs a day during the summer off school to learn & condition my legs for double -bass. I started playing when I was 10yrs old. Im 51yrs old now. Ive been a professional drummer for 27yrs. from 1986-2013. I still play at a professional level but mu age is a factor now. I still wont compare myself to anothet drummer. Imagine if I compared myself to Bonham. I wouldnt just quit , Id go hang myself. U see whst I mean.

[@natalierea6904]

I love watching you play. It's fun to watch a person that really enjoys playing drums. Thanks for posting.

[@Jesus4Soccer]

I've never played drums a day in my life, but your videos have brought me so much joy for many many years.

[@osarumenerhunmwunsee]

2:05. That part was insane. Damn!!

[@johntanz189]

I watched ur videos since 2009, 10 years ago. Wow time flies so fast men!

[@jordann2879]

I don't come here for the epic covers, I come for the epic drummer faces he makes. Absolutely amazing!

[@justindobbs2906]

One of my favorite songs to play. Great video and song selection Cobus. I like that you are revisiting these older covers, it really shows your amazing progression.

[@leRoi10]

Best drummer on youtube hands down.

[@gbpackerfan85]

Meytal is really good too. You should check out her covers as well.

[@bobberbear4622]

delta empire is 100 times better than Meytal

[@leRoi10]

@@gbpackerfan85 ty for recommeding that, i was actually searching for good youtube drummers the other day didnt find any hehe

[@kingofanything3703]

Try Josh Steffen he's good too.

[@Dannehhboii]

You should check out Wyatt Stav

[@theca4683]

just a normal day at cobus land. doing double pedal hits with one foot.

[@gabejones6260]

Daryl Christian Cabacungan the drummer from breaking Benjamin plays this with one foot

[@GGaby_Dv]

He use floor tom too

[@RockBandRS]

It's called the "slide" technique. It's an alternative to the "heel-toe" technique (something he also uses, most notably in the Almost Easy cover) It's not unique to him, but he does have a really good technique. He's definitely practiced it a lot. It's something most drummers should know, but for some reason don't.

[@lifeofapotato4595]

@@RockBandRS He has been using both slide and heeltoe tech, butback when he was just covering songs in the church with church's drumkit and tapped camera mostly with single cuz single pedal, ah those old days. He uses the heeltoe mostly for double strokes with the double pedals notes like you said in Almost Easy or the old one, his cover of Kesha's TikTok.The slide tech only for an accent with single pedal.

[@j.nelson54]

This is my favorite song of all time and that was beyond AMAZING!!! I can’t wait for more!!

[@lost_place_ho]

In all the years on KZbin I always had a great time with Cobus! Thanks for that!

[@mikemarino7806]

One more thing - a potential song suggestion: Emarosa - Helpless. It has a really nice groove to it that I think you would NAIL (and would probably get great reviews here, too lol)

[@devinbrown1248]

MANN! that stank face was for real, that's how you know it was a good session.

[@BrianGivensYtube]

YES! That snare is legendary! Added this to my favorites!

[@AshwinSingh3786]

MAAAAAN I am in tears... 2011 is when me and my friend watched the first diary of jane cover of yours the first time.. and that "badadam ta ta ta" with the stick at the breakdown was the moment we thought of picking up the sticks and learning drums. loving this series omg..thanks a lot for this bro. cheers \m/

[@ciciliaalan8975]

Is a wonderful cover bro!

[@arijitroy4792]

1:29 those two chokes were treat

[@marcus_mayhem]

Cobus you are an amazing drummer and I thank you for the joy you give so many people with your talent. Thank you

[@RealBigTinyTimTim]

Just wanted to quickly say that this channel is by far my most favorite "recommended" channel KZbin has ever suggested to me. You inspire me to get better already Cobus, and I've only been here for 15 minutes!

[@RelMCProgram]

Please do any song from their album, "Ember". Loving the new cover, too!

[@j.nelson54]

John Redil feed the wolf or tourniquet would be freaking awesome!!!

[@nathandrums0]

2:09 cobus is thinking about the sick fill he’s about to pull off

[@EvanBDrums]

I have such an emotional connection to this song all because of when I first discovered it though the cover in the Hybrid series. Here I am nearly 10 years later watching the same drummer play the same song and still I am signing my heart out and air drumming to it

[@nobay]

One of my favorite songs. You've leveled up a lot in 10 years due. Awesome work.

[@nathanlawrence656]

Greetings from Cape Town! Nice and clean cover, well done dude!! Will you do new A7x covers? Like Save Me, Paradigm, God Damn or Creating God? Would love to see you do those

[@ieBoLaGR]

I would love to see a remake of "Facedown". Thanks for one more amazing cover.

[@rizkiaprita]

i support thissssss

[@spawnage170]

I am loving this series of you remaking your old covers, and I am especially excited for this one!!

[@iashh4078]

o my gash! The most freaking awaited recover video! Can’t wait for the recover video of Face Down as well! Huuu! you still damn rockin’ Cobus! 👍

[@slumpedxx5364]

He’s come a long way from wrist sweatbands and sad emo shirt. Always gonna love this channel

[@audiloves4284]

Dude I used to watch these back in the day and due to finding more and more youtubers I almost forgot about him. But I'm SOOOO glad KZbin notified me of this

[@slumpedxx5364]

AudiLoveS4 I’m glad too seems like you found a long lost youtuber. It’s great to see a lot of support for his channel🤘🏼‼️ not gonna lie Cobus has some of the cleanest covers but I could just be biased haha

[@rashwahiddan4047]

never knew Kyle Korver could play drums so well.

[@applerepresentative2054]

rash wahiddan aka Ashton Kutcher 😂

[@07ORO]

I didnt know I needed this in my life but this song has taken me back to 15 year old me. Coupled with the fact it's a Cobus cover, I'm bathing in nostalgia rn

[@jimbeaux89]

One of my favorites to play to. I especially enjoy the breakdown. I also love all the offbeats he does on the splashes and bells.

[@juniorananda_]

I just know that Luiz Suarez's a great drummer LOL.. BTW Great Play dude!!

[@addyschultka]

And morata at the same time. If he keep his head low.

[@fantomagnik]

Also Aguero for some reason

[@GiryGuitarist]

Also Cesc Fabregas too

[@ihorbelehai4980]

I've been looking for the comment about Suarez, ahaah

[@hahnmoreno]

redo your Bomfunk MC - freestyler...yeah!!

[@IAmNeomic]

This was the video that made me sub all those years ago. I think I've had 3 or 4 accounts over the years, but they all had one thing in common: subscribed to Cobus. I started playing drums at six years old, five if you count the make-shift drums I made out of pots and buckets (apologies to my parents for all those long, ear-bleeding hours), but unfortunately had to sell my drums after high school to take care of medical bills and such, but I've never lost my love and passion for drumming. It's crazy that after all this time, you still make videos when many Tubers from those days have long-since moved on. Thank you for all the years of amazing music, the bands you've introduced me to (I wouldn't have found my love for Angels & Airwaves without you), and for allowing me to live vicariously through you and air drum like an idiot at my desk. Many, many times. Cheers to years more!

[@generaljustinian1082]

I'm loving this series. I started watching you back in 2009, and it's so cool seeing the covers that made me fall in love with you being remade. Keep up the great work!

[@ProbeGT2]

Breaking Benjamin had such an amazing drummer back then. The drums were awesome on their firsts albums.

[@MrBaselT]

ProbeGT2 kinda wished they kept Chad. Shaun ain’t bad, but Chad and Cobus are on another level compared to Shaun

[@timmyboy9140]

@@MrBaselT Jeremy and Chad were both phenominal...the new guy is just a goober

[@joshuafontiveros7877]

Hey Cobus, I think it's about time you make cover some of CHON songs 😁😁

[@noahbaker7530]

Or polyphia

[@PrinceOfTheSouth]

this song has actually been one of my all time favorites since i saw it on your cover first. really cool that you did again!

[@chevron32]

Cobus is my fave drummer for covers. I love his style 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 been following this dude for years

[@tylma001]

You should do a collaboration cover with Jared dines

[@n.kempland2825]

PLEASE!

[@user-go3nd6mw4e]

Siiiiiii!!!!!

[@mryashparab]

Yes pleaseee

[@loginnamejon]

That snare hits like Mike Tyson

[@jisonjacob]

This song is so special for me..!!! Cobus was the first drummer whom I have watched online. This was an incident which took place 10 years back. Im from India and back in those days(10 years back.) I never had a mobile phone, internet, computer gadgets etc. In order to access internet we had to visit local internet shops where they charge 10 Rupees for 1 hour additional 5 rupees for headphones. Due to poor connectivity it used to take 2 hours for me to finish a single drum cover. And i remember stealing money just to go to the shop & watch Cobus's videos. 10 years down the line we have got everything within a fraction of seconds. Thank you Cobus for everything that you have done. I pray that you would be a blessing to lot more people out there :)

[@aeronoctus85]

This was Cobus in the zone right here. I can honestly say it's been a little while since I've seen Cobus feel the music. This was awesome!!

[@ismailtaskaya4208]

I want Avenged Sevenfold- Afterlife cover. Again !🤘🏻😁

[@theb154]

Up

[@theb154]

Up

[@GiryGuitarist]

Up. I want to see it again. Also "Face Down"

[@edgaruribe856]

kelly clarkson my life would suck without you next plz

[@MrBlast88]

I remember listening to the old cover back in 2012 in my college dorm using my dre beats which i got for my 18th birthday. Time flies.

[@thagrtcornholi0588]

Style and technique has come a long way since the last almost ten years

[@overtlyasian]

GAHHHHHA one of my favorite songs has been taken to a completely new level!! COBUS, YOU ARE A BEAST!!

[@GGDrummer]

Another amazing playing Cobus!!

[@drag0nfis7]

This is the cover that got me into drumming in the first place all those years ago. This cover was extremely welcome!

[@benglassockXVIII]

MAD! Most people could learn to play the drums but some people are born with talent like this! 👌🏻

[@DanyMeyer]

Cobus, you rocked it!!! Great cover man! Stick to it! Wohooo!

[@JeroKellyRRS]

10 years running and still the best drums sound son KZbin. Keep up brother.

[@dorianmeyette8560]

Love watching your technique! Been a fan over a decade...and looove this Breaking Benjamin song

[@wendyk6356]

I've found another drummer to love as much as Mike Portnoy! Cobus you are so smooth! You make the most difficult fills look effortless.

[@aaronphillips2246]

Your original cover of this song had a huge impact on me all of those years ago and greatly inspired my early playing. This is so dope.

[@nikkidequito7919]

Seriously before i saw cobus on youtube i think 2008 playing The great escape by boys like girls and now this... Pioneer of drum covers, keep it up my man...

[@Max-kf8lv]

Man it has been a very long time since I've seen any of your covers because life took me in a very different direction for a long time but I'm so glad to see you still putting out content and your covers have always brought me such inspiration and joy. So thank you, Cobus :)

[@Joe-in2qv]

The BEST drummer I've ever seen!!

[@fluffyfluffballs7108]

Absolutely love Breaking Benjamin and this is one of my favourite tracks. Great cover!

[@Tanini62984]

One of my most favorite drum covers of Cobus 😍😍😍

[@joshuachristner7200]

The energy and techniques you exhibit have proven rather exquisite your videos just make people wanna play drums and not a lot of people have the power to do that

[@aarond33]

I randomly came across your original cover a decade ago, and have been watching/taking inspiration from your drumming ever since!

[@12Ytse]

I’ve just realised that I’ve been watching you for over 10 years. Huge inspiration over those years. Keep it up bro!

[@mrajzinger]

You are not a men, you are an incredible machine!!! Amazing! Thank you started again!

[@paultrevino2645]

Been following For years. My favorite drummer, hands down!

[@jayyyleon6883]

I love cobus!! He is so inspiring and the songs sound so much better when he does a cover

[@caseyfuston7764]

Great foot work love the dedication man keep going man love the music

[@Themarshmillowface]

You were killing it then and you’re still killing it today, it’s inspiring to watch the progression! Here’s to 10 years of watching your covers! 🍻

[@rjb9999]

It has been a while since your first cover of this. A fan here since 2009 you were my influence in wanting to learn drums and have been improving it til now. Please don't stop making videos you are my drum spirit dear sir.

[@carlosesqueda9753]

This is beautiful beyond reality.

[@stpno41]

I love this style from cobus!!!

[@alkalineb]

YES!!!!!!!!!!! I remember watching this cover years ago and made me follow you. I love how much you have grown.

[@michalkubis6013]

That was sooo sick!!! Great job, Cobus (well as always)

[@thiagoj.7900]

Dude... the mixing is brilliant. We can hear every single detail... awesome playing as always.