Cowboys from Hell by Pantera / O'Keefe Music Foundation

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MUSICIANS:
Drums Tyler Rogers 12
Guitar Blake Hillard 12
Vocals Peter Hoffman 13
Guitar Matt Lohmueller 13
Guitar Tommy Floegel 13
Bass Sam Parsons 16
Guitar Joe Hubbell 16
BACKSTORY:
This song was recorded on Saturday, Feb 20th 2010 at the Saint Claire Recording Company in Lexington, Kentucky.
The students did 10 takes of the song in 1 hour; this is take number 5. In order to get multiple camera angles I had the students record the song using a click track at 112 bpm.
Not only did using the click track help create a better video, but many professional recordings are laid down to a click track. In using this technique to record, the students now realize what is expected from a professional musician in a studio.
Many viewers might wonder why the students aren't jumping around and delivering a great visual performance as well. Playing along with the click track requires a great deal of concentration, so that wouldn't possible for many musicians, especially a bunch of kids.
The guitars were recorded using 2 digitech pedalboards, 1 vox pedalboard and then one Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier Head. The bass was recorded direct.
The backup vocals that you hear in the chorus were overdubbed but absolutely everything else (including the solo!) is one continuous take...take 5.
What we changed...
Dimebag Darrell's solo in Cowboys from Hell is incredible; however, Joe Hubbell has already played several Pantera solos note for note and needed to move in a different direction. So he used some of Dimebag Darrell's solo and added some of his own ideas.
We also left out the music from 3:16 until the end of Cowboys from Hell and then created a free time ending section. The arrangement was shortened and simplified to make it easier for the students to memorize (since they rarely get to practice as a band) and to save time in the studio.
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[@MrCptKrunch]

For fuck sakes. The nit picking on here. They are young kids playing Pantera. Of course they are not going to get it 100% perfect. At least they are playing this instead of Justin Beaber. EMBRACE music. You think Dime would sit and go....oh that's too high, that's the wrong note, wait that doesn't work? He would fucking dig this.

[@wobedraggled]

Anyone shitting on this probably fucks up playing with themselves...

[@craigredman208]

RIP, Dime. He would truly love this.

[@neiloch]

Failed metal musicians are incredibly salty, at least if youtube comments are any indication. Bunch of dunces thinking because they paid out for a lame studio recording or played in some crap venues they "earned their stripes" and everyone else are "posers."

[@TheMassRequiem]

Who is nit picking? I scrolled through hundreds of comments and its all love. I think you need to take your drama elsewhere.

[@neiloch]

@@TheMassRequiem I imagine it was some of the first comments made given that this parent comment was made 7 years ago.

[@evasion37]

Only a dick would complain about the vocals and drums etc. This is a complex and fast song. I doubt at 10 Phil Anselmo sounded like adult Phil Anselmo, of course the kid does not sound like Anselmo as an adult. Great job by all of them.

[@DOSStorm]

Honestly the vocals are the most impressive part! That kid is probably a beast now!

[@HEadshot00001234]

Recording lineup: Tyler Rogers (age 12) - Drums Blake Hillard (age 12) - Guitar Peter Hoffman (age 13) - Vocals Matt Lohmueller (age 13) - Guitar Sam Parsons (age 16) - Bass Joe Hubbell (age 16) - Guitar

[@josephhruska3118]

They are amazing

[@vloggerngadisikat1296]

Where are they now?

[@anatoliilisovyi1326]

@@vloggerngadisikat1296 did u find anything about them?

[@angelstetts2839]

Apparently I'm not as much as a critic as some of the jerks on here because I thought this was awesome! The guitars wowed me beyond belief!

[@sotkajarvi]

The "critics" are just jealous because their garage band can't play as good as these kids can!

[@scottgarland335]

It was good. Just need more angst in the vocals.

[@robburdack4361]

sadly far to many people forget they are kids and they forget what they did at there age ....... all of the kids on this page are amazing then and now

[@SniffHeinkel]

The musicians did a fine job playing the song. The problem is the vocals. Its like getting a 12 year old Justin Timberlake to sing a Cannibal Corpse song. It just doesn't work.

[@sergioomarflorentin3234]

Todos excelentes, incluyendo la voces, no digan pavadas, como quieren que cante un niño a esa edad, son increíbles todos, felicitaciones

[@MariuszBoruta]

There is still a hope for this world ! Well Done !

[@jimlustyk8459]

Dimebag and Vinnie are both smiling down from above!!

[@mikewoods3392]

Dimebag is smiling.

[@quaker7876]

yeah cuz he can do with a single guitar all that the kids do with 10 guitars

[@quaker7876]

@DemonicFlame66 {Demon} common man You will say me about pantera

[@garyhill4212]

Yep, Dime's looking down smiling and saying ( you have done well my child) 🤘👺🤘🌠

[@1972LittleC]

@@quaker7876 1 guitar, 20 tracks and a big studio budget. These guys did it without a lot of time and without a lot of overdubs. Dimebag is smiling, because he knows his legacy is in good hands. And Dimebag is frowning upon you, because you don't know the true meaning of music.

[@quaker7876]

@@1972LittleC and the true meaning of music is feel it You mean this: if i play like a statue with other people with a 12 strings guitar my music is so brilliant??? Well so the world and the life is easy acording to your logic

[@jenniferleannutley433]

I forgot these were children until he started singing. They killed it 🤘🏼. and I'm sure Dimebag is smiling.

[@PunkOffice1]

WTH!?! I know these are kids, but that lead guitarist is UNBELIEVABLE!! I'm a lead guitarist myself so I know crap from good and that guy is bloody amazing! Flawless solo with barely any effort at all. This is definitely not "kids giving it a go". They are SMASHING IT!!

[@Fatfinger4378]

Same here. I was really impressed with the lead guitar on the Okeefe kids "No More Tears" (and still am), but this kids solo is AMAZING!!!

[@chriskettler718]

This restores some of my faith in the next generation.

[@piatorrpituch]

Damn right!

[@dionshare7103]

I find I just have to come back and listen to these again.

[@JoeySuperRoadie]

Aaron Okeefe your work with these kids is truly amazing...

[@Michelle21560]

Thank you! Kids need to put the rap away sometimes and hear real music.

[@Michelle21560]

Yes it is!

[@slingblade6641]

Are you kidding me!!!! That..... was.......awesome!!! Wish I could of played like that at that age. Very very cool. goosebumps

[@beamerstrumpet]

these kids kick ass!!!!

[@ftbkfulltimebambikillers7424]

It's just awesome watching these kids play such a bad ass song. Love it

[@rivers613]

Sooooo talented..I'm 60yrs old & I ABSOLUTELY love you boys!!!! Awesome talent!! Right on!! They NEVER miss their mark...Amazing talent..good job boys..I love u..u gota granny fan in me

[@EnzoKaze]

Omg, this is the most amazing thing I've ever seen from children, ah it brings a tear to my heart to know that metal is alive and well in the next generation

[@Michelle21560]

They have a lot of videos and different kids. Watch them. It's really something

[@MajorWookie2]

Where are these dudes today? If you see this - thank you and well done

[@shamuschenier5666]

That kid who did the solo is very skilled

[@gryyphyn8639]

Metal hair EARNED

[@SuperHardcore901]

2019 This shit is lit as hell

[@alicandemir102]

Since years I have not heard this big guys - It was my favorite when I was young, after 10 years - I am still young- this caught me again. Well done guys!! Love the performance!

[@matthewbesson5367]

I've only seen a couple of these, but I love how they all start with kids playing guitar drums and whatnot and it sound all hard as shit and then they cut to a 11 year old on vocals and I just shit a brick. So cool. Well, done you guize.

[@kevinklampe9362]

Everyone killed it❤ Those vocals are next level for a kid that age❤

[@justinmcc87]

These kids did an amazing job! When I first heard the vocals, I was a bit skeptical. But after listening through the entire cover, he did a wonderful job. I'm proud to see that kind of talent here in the Lexington, Kentucky area.

[@katyann4198]

How am I just finding this?? These boys are awesome! One of my favorite Pantera songs. At first I thought the boy on vocals had too calm of a voice for this song, but I ended up loving it.

[@StromquistOutdoors]

Absolutely! Brings a tear to my eye that the music that drove me as a kid and still today is being recognized by these young kids. Horns in the air!!!!!

[@AbearDesign]

geeze... watching through some of these. simply amazing stuff that these kids are doing! keep up the amazing work!

[@jeremykinsey9051]

Any true rocker is proud to see these videos.. party on Wayne

[@ddjino666]

totally agree with CptKrunch!!!!! CFH!!!!!!!!!!!! THESE KIDS KICK SOO MUCH F**KING A$$!!!!!!!!!

[@justinc.7742]

Drummer nailed it spot on. But that lead guitar player who did the solo with his own spin on it, that kid is amazing. He is an incredible player, I'd like to see more of him playing.

[@ThefortniteKid257]

Kid straight up killed it on that solo! Dime would be impressed!

[@Yana223mystery]

Somehow i like it more than the original perfomance. P.S. Pantera lover

[@lancepike4313]

this is a hard song to cover... u dudes are tight!!! love your version of the song. im checkin all your stuff out, and really enjoyin all your songs. refreshing!!!

[@joeclark7471]

It will never die

[@mirandahrycewich7217]

best music teacher ever!!

[@ryanpecca6226]

The singer’s chill vibe and spot on vocals… very nice

[@ronnysdenise]

I cant stop watching these videos !! You are doing a phenominal job Aaron. Kids need music & we love hearing them. They are so much better than what bands are pushing out these days.

[@scottme6615]

Saw pantara live in Montreal Canada many moons ago , one of the best shows ever , nice to see kids still know how to rock , vids old I wonder where these kids are now these days

[@iAmTheKoii]

Absolutely kickass cover.

[@jerrymorgan1752]

My 51 years with walking this world, this makes me smile. 🤘

[@tenebrismustdie]

that moment when he says "ooooh come on!" OMFG!!!!!

[@Captncouth]

these kids are awesome!!!! Now they just have to learn to feel the music and it'll improve 100%!!

[@LPrussia07]

Адские ковбои)))Крутой кавер получился у пацанов)))

[@Caminante7SSS]

I like the voice of the little Kurt!

[@TrumpTrain86]

Amazing what you did with these kids!! because of people like you rock will live on!!

[@RemusHerciu]

lol the "ooooooh come on!" made me laugh for some reason xD nice cover,way better than I could do

[@logancharles3610]

Good effort. 46&2 still holds the crown!!

[@bombastic5551]

I am a supporter and i donate to this fantastic org. please for the future of rock and these kids donate !!!!

[@alanwiggins47]

Thats a lot of voice coming from a little dude, well done on all of it

[@tylerb641]

My faith in humanity restored

[@pedalmonkey1124]

indeed there is hope for our future.... great job!!

[@TexTroll]

With the 4 guitars chunkin together that sound is huge! Well done and thank you for sharing!

[@BlckToothGriN]

oh my the drummer! he's how old and hes playing stuff like that IMMENSE!

[@zdenekfink9506]

Wow, when I imagine Pantera on stage playing Cowboys from Hell and compare it with these kids i must smile...singer is cool don't move, but sings great...they are all talented musicians !!!Well Done!!! Great job

[@BadAssRedneck65]

Almost 10 years later since ive watched this. I wonder if they still play together

[@davidcastro7226]

I was wondering the same

[@MrBusinassman]

Me too. Впервые услышал этот кавер примерно тогда когда он вышел, то есть почти 10 лет назад)) Они все уже взрослые)

[@turinkin]

And im here too after so many years, Just after covers on the diva song from fifth element. Даже лучше оригинала заходит) here we Come...!!!

[@cathihammond6630]

Look up "arpeggios from hell" by this group

[@gnoogie]

I was really good friends with the kid playing the camo dimebag guitar. He went to prison a few years ago for giving his less than year old baby multiple skull fractures. He was a bit psycho even back then he had a scary temper. Makes me sick when I think about how much I was around him.

[@tyethedye]

Made me smile that one of the kids was playing a Dean Martin Dimebag model.

[@Elm16u3lwrc]

Dime Darrel debe estar orgulloso observando desde el cielo \m/ Congratulations from Chile \m/

[@JesseLeight74]

KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK!!!!!! AWESOME... it's good to see students into metal. Great job to the teacher....

[@clayatkins6702]

Vocals, WOW, Amazing! You rock kid! Guitars all spot on and sounding great! Drums great as usual! Impressed with the kids as usual!

[@zensbleexperience3470]

They get it! They aren't mimicking they are feeling it. They have little to no anxiety what a joy to know they have found this path!

[@johnbryant3962]

OMG!! Rock on!!!! Wicked Job kids! I see a new future for Rock/Metal

[@kenstyle6]

I wonder where they all are today! I hope all are doing well. This was bloody good. Well done. I am 42 years old today and if I could play as well as these kids I would be proud.

[@michaelalvarado7034]

Love these guys the best

[@DeusVult6527]

These kids do exactly what I want. THEY PLAY MUSIC. They are blessings to anybody that appreciates scary good music.

[@seandobson6221]

Dimebag would be freakin proud of these kids!

[@bloodsport5112]

Been watching this video for years and it just blows me away every time!

[@Yarumasi]

Holy shit I did not expect that kid to wild out on the solo so perfectly

[@coffeecup6810]

UNBELIEVABLE !! I'm so impressed !! You guys ROCK !

[@lovinlifeandprettythings342]

That was AWESOME!!!

[@traceyrychewhite1874]

I give them mad props for realizing excellent music. The only thing I'd change is the vocals. They are just too clean . I really like the young girl, who sang on Primal concrete sledge! She did an amazing job!!❤❤

[@MrPipex75]

THAT IS FUCKING AWESOMEEEEEE

[@tsd731]

SIMPLY EPIC. 2024 LOOKS GREAT FOR OUR NEXT GENERATION OF BAD ASS ROCKERS!!! ONWARD YOU GUYS. ONWARD

[@boatz.40]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@boatz.40]

Boat Z. Where was a school like this when we were kids???

[@metalmellie4371]

Everything that comes from OMF is ALWAYS spot on with the music! It's amazing!! I wonder where they are now and if they're all in bands!

[@Kavelek]

when i heard "oh, c'mon" i've fall from chair

[@TrendkillGR7]

They are kids, cmom, this was 11 years ago man

[@scottbohe7047]

It's 2020 now - this kid singing must be a bigtime singer in a rock band by now! He has the voice and the delivery. Great entertainment.

[@IllustriousCrocoduck]

Wow, I LOVE these vocals! Great job all around but this style is something i didnt realize i needed!

[@arrosconpollo1]

Everyone was great! Guitar has MONSTER TONE!!! Seriously, that guitar solo is just crazy amazing and is an epic display of skill...wow! I hope they are all still playing!

[@MsChica1996]

You guys are amazing!!!

[@ryano8613]

Aaron Okeefe, you are a god of the children of rock and metal!!

[@Rockmachine99]

My God....This is by far the best thing I've EVER seen on KZbin. That's the only way to put it.

[@BMX4everBMX4ever]

They look like they're having fun...

[@ЕгорБарахов-д4к]

THE VOICE OF YONGER BOY!! THANK FOR THIS!!! YOU NEED TO SING AC/DC

[@MsTavi1977]

Awesome! Be Brutal.

[@rickkirby494]

This is awesome. Sounds like a bad ass old cowboy slicing it with a rapier. Awesome.

[@guanding42]

haha I love this. I see that little kid but i imagine phil. lol

[@OKeefeMusicFoundation]

The OMF program is now free for any young musician in the world. Please consider making a donation so we can keep this program alive! www.okmusicfoundation.org/make-a-donation/

[@TreyHorton]

AWWWESOME!

[@djsltx4378]

This place has so many talented kids! I love watching all of these videos. They all rock!!

[@thecharlesfoley]

holy crap!

[@polishenigma885]

I love how there's a kid for every track... sounds great. Outstanding!

[@magicdragon3409]

Cool

[@lustforlow-end6022]

That guy can shred just like Dimebag! He and Vinnie Paul must be moshing along up in that big gig in the sky!

[@MatthewJury]

Pantera Cowboys from Hell - Kidz Bop edition

[@misada7744]

Nah that's better than kidz bop

[@Requiem_304]

LOL

[@kbizzle3898]

Kidz Rock edition!

[@jmcates1120]

I love this. It is real and raw. Much better than a music video of them lip syncing and jumping around. Well done to all. Hope you are all still rocking out after all these years.

[@mordecai502]

R.I.P Dimebag

[@redevil200]

BRUTAL especially kids your age!!! The vocalist sounds to poppy all in all BRUTAL STAY METAL!!!

[@Gregc63]

Bad. Ass. \m/\m/

[@vacantplanet]

Never thought that I was gonna headbang so hard listening to children playing. Very well done to the young musicians and their teachers.

[@ryanotoole7585]

I really enjoyed this...very talented kids. yeah, the singer isn't right for Pantera but would love to see him cover some Maiden or Zeppelin.