Cobus - *NSYNC - Pop (DRUM COVER 2015)

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*NSYNC - Pop
from the 2001 release Celebrity
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This video was shot 100% GoPro,
with 9 Hero 3+ cameras, in 1080p at 24fps.
Recorded and mixed using Cubase 8
Edited using Sony Vegas Pro 13
Filmed and recorded in Los Angeles, California, USA.
This video was filmed, edited, engineered, mixed, mastered, and produced in its entirety by Cobus Potgieter.
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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One of the reasons I started making drumming videos in the first place many years ago, was to SEE myself play and to be able to track my progress. What does my technique look like? Am I hunched over, or relaxed? To this day I still think that recording yourself playing drums is an incredibly valuable educational tool, it helps you see and hear things you'd never otherwise see or hear. That said, when I started prepping songs for the new series I thought it might be really cool to re-do one of my first ever covers, mostly to see the difference in creative approach and technique, and man oh MAN has that been the case! It's been so rad to watch the videos back to back and see the difference in approach now, feels a bit nostalgic, actually! Thanks so much for being part of this crazy journey, and especially to so many of you who have been around for so many years.
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[@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 habits as a self-taught drummer, and teach you one of my favourite linear licks. Thanks for being here!

[@jdpurcell2357]

Jeremiah

[@eizlandanish]

Dude, i just found this and its so insane! Hahahah

[@bryanskinieto3273]

I somehow anticipated to hear “Come On!” from you at the end of playing 😅. As always, your the beast man 👍👌

[@shadasyuhada6174]

Hi handsome😝❤️❤️

[@philmabe]

watching this in 2022 man !! love your covers!

[@johnfulton2672]

I love it when drummers choke the splash..its simple and every drummer can do it but for some reason I look at it like art

[@TheDrummerkid83]

2:36- Even though Cobus is one of the most humble people you'll learn about, his smirk here shows that he has to admit that what he just did was epic.

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Dude that kit sounds amazing!!

[@firepants20]

It's been so long that I figured you had made a new channel showing your guitar skills and were starting over on KZbin.

[@minmichmin]

+Firepants20 what channel? what's the name?

[@firepants20]

+ZiGDriS FaeLLo It was a joke. :P I wish it was true, but alas...

[@Ramul]

Great to see you back behind your throne! absolutely killed it! Love it! \m/

[@dwightfontenot9064]

+Ramul - Technically, he's "on" the throne. :-)

[@0Zero999]

+Dwight Fontenot Technichally is not a throne

[@wirawhyra]

+Laerte Martins actually it's a throne

[@Telepuzique]

+Laerte Martins it is a throne. not the way they show it in Game of Thrones but still throne.

[@dwightfontenot9064]

The "throne" is the seat. Therefore, he's not "behind" the throne, but he's "on" the throne.

[@gracesamby8807]

Still one of my fav.. Listening 2019 Fan from Philippines :)

[@shaungibbs7400]

Mine too!

[@TheKays]

Damn Cobus, awesome video and amazing drum work as always. After watching this I watched the 2007 cover, and I see so much mature-ness in this new re-cover. I love your work, you inspire me all day every day :) Have an awesome day!

[@maxadrums]

You're killing it, Cobus! Good to see you're still rocking it.

[@Sticks017]

Literally just blew my freaking mind when you bouced the stick off the toms then flipped it. My gosh, so sick

[@Captain.Pickles]

I don't know whether to love or hate you Mr Potgeiter, I've been drumming for 25 years and you make me feel like a beginner..! Respect to you, amazing technique and most importantly, musicality.

[@RamiroRaileyCole]

stuck here at my house with alcohol poisoning,...Thank you so much Cobus, you've made my day so much better. I am a drummer too and I can't wait to be as good as you. I know I'm not the only who's dreams you inspire. Keep it up brother. Blessings to you and your loved ones and blessings to the whole world. We love you Cobus.

[@JordanNaylor]

Well someone's been practicing... HOLY SHIT THIS IS INCREDIBLE. What an absolutely incredible human this guy is. Genuine skill and genuine heart.

[@littlephoenix1115]

8 years later and the man still loves his herta fills

[@TheMariiiaPaula]

You have no ideia how I miss your videos! Welcome back and please stay here!

[@misplaced_hoosier]

0:52 2 hits with one stick, caught in the air and grabbed the groove flawlessly. 6 years later I still can't get over that amazing execution.

[@JonLombana]

Bro! I checked the old video and this one and what can I say.... You have refined your drumming in EVERY possible aspect. Seriously dude, this is such a good initiative; one that can only inspire other drummers to see where they've come from (to help them stay humble) and where they are now (increasing their confidence and desire to continue improving) Baie BAIE goed gespeel amigo ;) Regards from the Mother City.

[@Auzzie643]

This is so sick. 2:45-3:10 is nasty. Never thought that N'sync and double bass belonged in the same sentence but you made it happen. Happy you are back!

[@erikconlon6254]

Cobus you're back!! This video makes me so happy, to see that you're uploading drum vids again. You're my idol and I love you so much. Never stop what you're doing

[@FrezupJoe]

You know Cobus? Your first cover of this song was the first video I saw of your covers. Been a fan ever since. Watching you perform it again brings back some old memories, and you being one of my idols and reasons I started playing drums! Thank you! Great, amazing job!

[@ctskifreaks]

Damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn EDIT: You HAD done this in the past - wow man - just so clean and refined.

[@Leulogy]

OMG I remember watching your old cover of this years ago!!!

[@ShaunStruwig]

I love how Cobus keeps getting better! Massive improvement from when he first started putting videos on YT.

[@PedroRabeloLeite]

Man, I know your work since 2007, from your first version of this cover and amazed how you still surprise me. I take you as an inspiration to play since that time. Amazing technique and sound. Hope you keep making this covers. Cheers from Brazil

[@bobbydrex5268]

So since you're doing covers in which you've covered years ago, I think that means you gotta do a new one 'My Life Would Suck Without You"...Easily your best one you've done

[@EricChamplin]

Agreed!!

[@thorna100]

+Bobby Drexler that would be so epic!

[@sxmxxl]

+Bobby Drexler oh my gosh I agree! (in an Afrikaans accent) crazy, crazy, crazy.

[@TheNeufin8tor]

Absolutely, that cover is one giant crescendo, one of my favorites.

[@jaredmk4897]

He needs that million sub. An he's not to far off.

[@patriodiames4917]

The gold standard of drum covers.

[@drumstarworld]

Seriously...

[@coolumar335]

So nice to see one of the most talented drummers back on the KZbins...never quit man, you're an inspiration to us all!

[@ChrisJohnsonDrums]

New mics!! And I love the lower snare tuning.

[@MatthewWilliams01]

Long time no see, glad your still around :)

[@JevousGaming]

The zen-like control Cobus Potgieter​ has around his kit is inspiring. Fun and playful style as usual and massive amounts of control and precision here. Also, I think it's pretty clever that he returned to do a cover of a track that helped him get crazy amount of exposure back in the day.

[@goaliehenrick]

I kept comparing this one to the old one you did. Both have pros and cons, both amazing! Glad you're back Cobus!!

[@TeaRexTheMighty]

Wohoo you're back!

[@VxGameplay]

COBUSSS is back!!!!!!! :D

[@TheDJjems]

i used to watch your old "pop" cover dts back wen hd isn't yet around literaly 100 times. so happy with this "re-cover" thanks.

[@neelverma7139]

You and Luke Holland are the two most creative drummers that I listen to. Absolutely insane man

[@maxkrason]

yeah Cobus come back!

[@calebknott8021]

great snare tone!

[@briantbrown8958]

I'm telling ya man I can't get enough of your playing, it just frkn rocks

[@maxzuck711]

This is like a whole new level of Cobus... Amazing to see how much you've progressed man.

[@leedrewett651]

0:52 Very nice!

[@petarpavasovic6333]

You really nailed that stick throw tho

[@migueldellamico414]

I can't stop watching this. I just cant. Playing it over and over again. Damn groove, it's just hipnotic

[@nickoconnor51]

Both fills at 2:27 and 2:50 are just mesmerizing. Had to slow it down so I could see what you were doing and am now looking at incorporating them into some of my songs. Love it!

[@staidenofanarchy]

Super groovy but I like the activity that the old one had. Don't hold back dude!

[@abobraobarbie]

The best drummer EVER !!!!!!

[@jashton03]

10years ago when I saw your old Pop drum cover was how I fell in love with you. Seeing this makes me fall even more 😍😍😍

[@cattweir6595]

aw man throwback thursday to this being one of my favourite and most played songs covered by you in like 2006/7? awesome bro!

[@philjdrums]

sick stuff right here man! great work. PS tell squarespace that link doesn't load properly on iPhone 4s 😳

[@philjdrums]

+Adam Minix I would definitely be 100% down for that! I've tried reaching out to Cobus a few times but I've never heard anything back. I'm sure he's an extremely busy dude :) Hopefully someday!!

[@johanansamuel1168]

+Adam Minix man phill j...your one of the best drummers yet still underated man......still admire your skills mate

[@philjdrums]

+Johanan Samuel Awe shucks! Thanks a lot! Much appreciated :)

[@SyntheticFuture]

+Phil J Drums You shouldn't downplay yourself so much Phil! You are a really fun guy (well atleast in your videos... you might be a serial killer for all I know :P) and a really really good drummer. And yes, that collab has to happen. The internet needs it!

[@thsPLCEisAnENEMY]

+Phil J Drums So I kind of just found out about you through this comment and you're fucking awesome man.

[@mierLG]

absolutely killed it

[@Thepedropoli]

It's been a long time! Good to see you back! The cymbals groove at the end was simply amazing! Congrats!!

[@JavierMR95]

One of the first covers i watched im your channel was this song. And now you kill it again. Awsome, u are the best. Thnks for all 👌

[@MrPaokara100]

please make a new cover of the song FACE DOWN RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS!!!!!!

[@komeny182]

the first video what i saw from you, was that old cover. still one of your best covers that old one. i'd like to forget this try :( sorry

[@_MartinHorak_]

have definitely the same opinion ... the old was perfect!

[@jcpimetube]

the same, the first one is better

[@JoseVazquezEd]

Wow, man, you have gotten so much better over the years. keep it up. loved this. the way you listen to the melody is so harmonious and accurate to beats and dynamics, it's truly a work of art.

[@andrewwalker208]

This is sick!!! I've been a fan for a while, and I'm a fellow drummer. It's been so incredible to watch you improve exponentially with every series. You always had the raw talent and groove, but man over the last 2-3 years your technicality has gone through the roof. It's evident you've been putting in real work. You've truly mastered the process. Every aspect of your videos from syncopation, groove, accuracy, execution, and production is on point! You're a pro, enough said.

[@PeacefulLunatic]

WOW. The second snare on left sounds so amazing!!! I see you have some kind of rubber ring on it. Am I right? Do you have any tips on how to achieve this sound? Thanks

[@jomps1]

+Peaceful Lunatic Not entirely sure but looks/sounds like Evans G2 Coated, tuned low, and with some sort of dampening ring on it.

[@PeacefulLunatic]

+mintyfresh9080 Thank you for this information! And this ring looks pretty thick, so i guess it damps a lot..

[@Matt-drums]

+Peaceful Lunatic The ring is called a Big Fat Snare, check them out :)

[@PeacefulLunatic]

+Matt Conway-Cleaves Thanks! Didn't know about that before! You have one?

[@tyruswatson]

+Peaceful Lunatic I have a few videos on my channel reviewing each BFSD product!

[@daneager473]

I heard that sneaky "V2" at 0:04, you clever man

[@jaymietreadwell]

+Deager That's in the 2007 drum cover too

[@LHawkesDrums]

+Deager why xD

[@daltonrisavy9481]

I'm so so glad you're working on vids again! I've been waiting for this!

[@chrisallen7512]

OMGOSH DUDE i didnt think u cud ever do a better version of your original, but you completely crushed it out of the park and then some with this, mad props son!

[@playingonthetoaster6031]

Cobus is alive? :O

[@maxadrums]

And man, those cymbal chokes..

[@evilasiobjr]

Maaaan, missed your videos!! You rock sooo much. Your left snare is so freakin tuned, amazing!!!

[@ryanho2893]

what the heck!? how are you so good!?! I've watched you for 8 years and I get continually blown away! You're an inspiration Cobus :)

[@Mediarahan003]

Oh right I'm subbed to this channel.

[@camu123789]

Mediarahan mb20 got me pregnant wtf is this

[@Mediarahan003]

yeah

[@camu123789]

JP is the shit man

[@XelaTN]

Es mejor el anterior. Más agresivo. Este está muy limpio.

[@dicksontomasguillensalcedo5215]

Quisiera tener ese grado de limpieza.

[@donjorge815]

ningún chile tembona we

[@XelaTN]

@@dicksontomasguillensalcedo5215 gustos supongo , me encanta cuando la batería suena más natural

[@nixygill7007]

I'm knocked out!!! Just amazing...The speed...the precision....just wild!!!! Can't stop watching over again.

[@jamesaustin4394]

Why is this cover so CLEAN?! Remembered you doing a cover to this song back in the day, and loved this one also! Keep up the awesome work man!!

[@oynamalan]

Absolutely better than the original song

[@TIPEJOH69]

I hate when a Cobus cover becomes better than the original song and I can't hear it from Spotify anymore xD

[@JotunStudio]

Great to watch you back, Cobus! Great groovy choice, Not only your playing is great, but the video looks super. Congrats!

[@CaptainsGamertag]

just insane playing man. the progression you show every cover is just insane. keep on doing this man.

[@STIXAHOY]

Question. THese drum covers of pop songs always sound so God damn better than the original. So how come the original drummers don't play the songs like this in the first place !!!!!

[@drummerfan1]

Julia Francis because there not cobus

[@TronciM]

Theyre usually made on computer software. They don't record real drummers

[@MultiDeedawg]

I am also a drummer at the moment I'm in a band called come back Atlanta and music is my life. I love playing and your videos help a lot and love watching them thanks brah🙏

[@Waforkus]

I've probably accounted for 355 of these views. Cobus, you're a legend!

[@AllClassicDrumCovers]

Very AWESOME you redone this cover to see your progress from a long time ago. I do the same. Video recording yourself is important for progress. I done it cause I was I'll for like 10 years and got back on the drums after ten years and I decided to use KZbin as a tool to monitor my progress. Awesome my friend.

[@TheNemcik]

I love Cobus's videos but this one is just absolute perfection from 1st second to the last, there is no weak moment at all; nothing....

[@megmacalinao1289]

As usual another awesome drumming of cobus! will wait for "Lets get it started" one of my favorites

[@danijelkresko3456]

i did see this drum cover in you early stages of your drumming... i was wtf ... now you are GOAT dude...

[@cmd0719]

The song that introduced me to the musical beast that is Cobus like 8 years ago...Nostalgia + gut-busting drumming ftw!

[@bah0met1]

I've been waiting for you to come back. Welcome home and please stay.

[@aeowid]

In many ways, you epitomize free-flow/improvisational drumming. Astonishing work!

[@trewade1]

Glad you're back brother! God bless you man.

[@LE0NARD02012]

Cobus!! so stocked you are back with epic drum cover and projects we all can be part off!!

[@mgtimp]

This makes me extremely happy! I'm glad you're back Cobus!

[@drumwish2010]

Haven't seen you in quite sometime. I've been a drummer most of my life and let me just say watching you groove never gets old. You are awesome my friend:)

[@RandomRex1]

Wow man! Your new project could help so many dedicated musicians get the publicity they deserve! Thank you so much for this awesome opportunity and you will for sure be seeing my bands music submitted.

[@Luigifan14]

Dannng! I remember when I was in high school and I heard you do this. That version was sweet too, but you have grown in confidence and talent since then and it's so cool to see that. Keep up the good work, man !

[@METALCRYSISCORE]

i just know you whit this song, a few years ago men!!! it´s so great see you drumming better and better at every video, you´re amazing cobus, saludos desde Argentina!

[@merlineuy1021]

Wow! You're good! Love NSYNC songs, my most favorite boyband of all time! Still waiting and singing all their songs!🎵🎶🎼🎤

[@JellyChace]

You could see how much Cobus has matured by comparing this cover to his 2007 cover of Pop. Great job!

[@SoarkologyXC]

I watch this everyday dude, I can't get over this cover.

[@mariaseidle6030]

It's been a long time! But I'm so happy to see him again.

[@stephenskuse755]

I've been watching your videos for a while now. Amazing work man! This is how the original should have sounded! I also noticed, and it's a good thing, you're drumming technique has evolved to a whole new level.

[@Bluestardrummer]

Ah! So amazing, unsurprisingly so. Can't wait to see what the rest of the series holds~

[@sungam95]

Omg, i am so happy to see you are back!!! Insane cover as always!!

[@Nathan-on7jl]

This is an awesome cover. I just watched the old version and this one is more energetic. Great work.

[@mellindrums]

Glad to see you're back at it making videos!

[@paulotorminn9705]

Parabéns Cobus!!! Ótimo video! Bom tê-lo de volta!

[@giancarlodalmazzo4421]

King of KZbin Drummers. Absolute class.