Cobus - Vanessa Carlton - A Thousand Miles (Drum Cover |

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#QuicklyCovered is a really simple idea: I ask you guys to suggest and vote for a song you want me to cover, and then I learn it, cover it, film it and finish it before the day is over. It forces me to move really fast and removes the temptation to over-think - kind of like the old days of KZbin when I just started uploading covers :) This was fun. More to come.
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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 15: 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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[@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!

[@rosie8924]

been watching this like every year. please come visit tokyo

[@Irishb0y]

just found this video today and brilliant cover as always :)

[@gtavlossantosisadriverstown]

Ha only guy that does the good ones. Luv them hhx evos myself old friend 🙋‍♂️

[@gtavlossantosisadriverstown]

I'd feel right at home on that kit

[@wilmaredcelubrico8638]

Still watching !

[@3x7project]

1:02 effortless EPIC drumfills 1:07 "Yeah... I do that sometimes"

[@johnrusselalonzo2333]

haha yeah

[@exploretheinfinity5854]

1.07😂😂😂😂🔪

[@arielroxas5991]

haha that face! lol

[@giodiomitaart4337]

Damn, he's killing it

[@jecku148]

THAT FACE XD that was that oldschool show xddd and thats my face when i m good at something and i wana show to my friends

[@PhO3NiX96]

This song is great for drums great for piano great for lyrics and great for vocals I love this song

[@claudiodelbi4143]

Poetico

[@NateGoesOutside]

87 million years later and I still love this cover

[@TheHoundTheFox]

Ok this is honestly really really good though 😂 your “yes this is happening face” was too good lol

[@cobuspotgieter]

Hahaha!! That's exactly what that face was, well played 🙌🏼 And thank you for the kind words!

[@TheHoundTheFox]

We did have our fingers crossed for the classic Terry Crews head-bobble during the iconic piano riff... 😉

[@kat-rau.]

Also that "did I do that..?" face at 1:07 after that crazy fill lmao

[@TrevorPrinceMusic]

Bringing back 90s nostalgia for me. That face after the first chorus when you transitioned back into the verse..... that was epic lol. I got a kick out of that

[@cherigem]

Brandonn Robinson i so agree on the facial expression 👍

[@lloydgriffiths1993]

I'm not sure what's more impressive, your drumming or your hairline

[@kat-rau.]

Cobus' hair game has evolved just as much as his drumming and production game has.

[@overtlyasian]

Both.

[@johnfrancistugano1618]

Both lol

[@sebdrums106]

BOTH

[@avman2cl]

Both.

[@keagansmith5235]

The fill at 3:06 is actually my favourite. Maybe the most simple, but damn that was effective.

[@jordesporde6102]

Yeah I would hope he would mix those in more, this is obviously a show of technique, but mixing in things that fit and complement the song are a part of drumming as well. Not saying he can't do it, but that is pleasurable to the ear and heart. This is more a drum highlight.

[@amrutanshudash07]

Can’t agree more! I got goosebumps

[@AcoustiClub]

1:07 "is the camera recording?"

[@BrendanSheaProductions]

As hilarious as this was, I love how real you can see it is. Like the instances where you can see even Cobus is surprised at what he's doing to this song. The beauty of the Quickly Covered Series.

[@ahduhj]

I didn't know I needed this as much as I did

[@miguelcaban]

Ada Juarez right?!!!! 😁

[@ericsavellano]

same..haha

[@rivertorgeson132]

Hahahaha...same!😂

[@randal_gibbons]

There is a true beauty in the way Cobus plays. The same type of beauty you find in an uplifted spirit.

[@claudiodelbi4143]

Liftato

[@seakay5705]

Let’s be honest, whoever the drummer was that recorded the original track had no right going that hard in the studio for a pop song. Shit was killer. Edit: holy shit I did not know that Abe Laboriel Jr. recorded this song and it all makes sense now

[@gaiusjuliusceasar5180]

Abe is a Master

[@bottomlinebassin2001]

He crushed it

[@DaffierPig6843]

Fr. Pretty advanced drum track for a pop sound.

[@brandoncrimmins6296]

Dude killed that whole album. A thousand miles was laid back compared to some of the tracks on that album.

[@daverockgtrist]

Abe Laboriel Jr. absolutely MADE this album. This, Sway, and Ordinary Day are master classes in adding tasty flair to a basic pop tune

[@GizmosComedyCorner]

Amazing choice of song, and AMAZING drumming. I love that i got to watch you grow into one of the greatest drummers ive ever seen. My style and sound have been so inspired by you. Thank you for making videos for so long Cobus. Keep it up man.

[@wyattsutton563]

Your mix sounds so good Cobus!! I love how you are able to cover a song and mix it that quickly!! That is just freaking amazing!!

[@FWall-hw1qe]

Loved every second of that song - one of my all-time favourites anyhow. There's soul in your play, not only technique - which is what makes a good drummer for me.

[@ELsplitterz]

I’ve never enjoyed this song until now!! And OMG that snare sound 😍😍

[@pluginm]

Cobus, you're are a man of just one trait. Blowing everyone's mind away.Chapeau sensei.

[@cobuspotgieter]

Haha thank you!

[@justinschiesel4305]

i love your covers man, you are one of the reasons i started drumming and this is one of the songs i never thought id want to play, but now i do.

[@jonathanroot2727]

Wow! I have no words! This was amazing!! I've been following you for years and have never been disappointed by one of your covers! You put so much energy and passion into each one! I'm so glad you covered this song cause it made my day! Thank you and keep up the good work!!

[@spidermight8054]

Truly the best living drummer. Nobody is that freakin’ fluid AND tight. Nobody I’ve seen.

[@ArcTrooper1773]

*Purdie has entered the chat*

[@ElHeffJeff]

Expand your horizons man... Cobus is great, but there are other drummers alive.

[@spidermight8054]

@@ElHeffJeff Agreed. I was “green” in my studying drums at the time. This post was 4 years ago. I’m owning it though. Thanks for reminding me of my past ignorance. Seriously.

[@spidermight8054]

@@ElHeffJeff However, after watching this video again, 4 years on, I may have been somewhat correct.

[@dogukankutlu1812]

GAVIN HARRISON

[@MokshaaSharma]

The song sounds so good with the drums, hats off Cobus!!! Such a melodious drummer you are!!

[@joshsimone]

The switch at 1:06. So perfect. Just like your drum covers.

[@avinashsanthanam]

I have no idea why but the way you play the drum always makes my wife and me smile ear to ear! You are amazing Cobus!!

[@greghill8657]

Dude-bro! I've been watching you for about a year now and I'm not telling you anything you don't already know.. but your playing, production, precision, passion, engineering, and fun is just so very enjoyable to watch! I'm an intermediate closet drummer that looks to hombres like you for inspiration and man do you deliver. Thanks so much for what you do. Please keep going!

[@TiffanyAlvord]

Cause you know I’d walk a thousand miles if I could just see you tonight.. 🎶😍 this is amazing but I knew it would be 😜❤️

[@cobuspotgieter]

Hey, it's only 500 miles each if we walk towards each other.. 😜😏

[@MegaVince09]

Tiffany A. You should cover this song too...

[@dhebdheb7253]

oooooooh i ship this

[@maxiem1990]

hey Tiffany i know you because of Tyler Ward ! i wasn't sure if it was you haha

[@umangkayastha7422]

Hi Tiffany! A reply from you would be a bliss. 😇

[@hooktoflay7447]

RIP replay button. Can't get enough of this cover, Good job cobus

[@coreymilstein7407]

The way this guy fills every single space with expertly chosen sounds is like nothing else I've ever seen!

[@TheTylerwardfan]

Such a profound change in your drummng style Cobus, I am actually really impressed, ive been watching you since your first series and your flare is really starting expand to a new horizion

[@avidaepassageirawell1916]

Hey man, you did it so much more beautiful than I expected. Well done, my friend, well done. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 I loved it!

[@zenn478]

you make playing drums looks easy, really enjoyed this one..amazing.

[@ohnaw223]

With a passion i played somewhat close to this level within 3 months of getting my first full drumset. I guess it was all the excitement and eagerness that built up for 16 years before i got it. But honestly i never played this smooth, this level of smoothness comes with years

[@jesielostwald9565]

@@ohnaw223 só si for na sua cabeça mesmo,

[@ArcTrooper1773]

@@ohnaw223 looking like you’re making it easy - easy. Playing at this level *and* making it look easy? Yeahnah that takes decades.

[@FreshCutFrenchFries]

That was easily one if the most musical ways I've ever heard the drums! Beautiful flow of melody with use of percussion. Talented

[@TheXCobra11]

Please Cobus never stop doing drum covers your videos have this thing i can't describe that make it so special. i mean i never listen to Vanessa Carlton but i just like every drumcover of yours no matter what song you cover. keep it up man you got my full respect and support!

[@earkviriya]

I'm a drummer from Thailand. This video clip is a great inspiration for me. Please keep making clips like this. I will follow and support every clip. 16/11/2021 ♥️🇹🇭🇹🇭

[@flamingzen777]

Man you just made me remember why you are my favorite drummer all time!

[@jacobsmith1877]

This brought big smiles to my face. Playing this song live probably 14 years ago remains one of my favorite music memories

[@ibanezfendertama]

There is something that mesmerizing me in this video. Maybe it's the small variations you add in the grooves, the hi-hat licks, which turn out to be unexpected, and are thrilling. One of my favourite covers.

[@patriot2k322]

still have the best drum covers :D

[@davidgpeterson]

1:07 the face you make when you just slayed it and are basically telling the audience “yeah…I know…”

[@nolanforcier1796]

Flawless, seamless, endlessly perfect. Every time. Every stroke, every hit, all of it. You're a beast dude. I hope someone's paying you for your talent.

[@azurinasution4966]

Awesome cover. Been so inspired watching this video and truly amazed by ur twist covering this song. More daily drum cover uploads pleaseee!

[@ChrisBairDrums]

Haha yes! Mix sounds incredible 🙌 the drumming too of course 🤙

[@TurboNeon185]

I didn't even like this song until i watched this. The effortlessness is amazing.

[@modernmusicstudio303]

I swear this is one of the most well known songs. I love that ryhtm in the verses with the snare and cymbal!

[@emmnquina]

Best drum covers I've seen so far...Love it when you keep it fast but simple😉👊

[@iTakeCash]

If I weren't a sub for as long as I was, this would of probably been what got me to sub no bs.. and then I would of had watched all your vids from present to past.

[@nico_poriol]

Tacoraptor literally this is what i was going to comment! Hahahahaaha LITERALLY! My favorite was the nexus series! But no offense to cobus tho. You had been one of my biggest inspiration back in 2011 if im not wrong.

[@tylerfred7514]

I literally just subscribed for this videos

[@afishert]

Dang it Cobus! Another song I have to remove from my mix because I will never be able to match this. Bittersweet really because this sounds awesome.

[@cobuspotgieter]

Andrew Fisher This makes me feel strangely proud 😎 Thanks man!

[@Blaver]

Add this to your mix

[@cherigem]

Andrew Fisher bittersweet by fuel he should do 👍

[@imamgazali3936]

@@cherigem karoke dangdut badai biru

[@cherigem]

@@imamgazali3936 had to translate that. Never heard it before. Indonesian👍

[@LukeDatema]

The timing and flow of your fills are DEAD ON. Nicely done!

[@VanAnon51]

Another brilliant cover/remix groove brotha. Every cover of yours is so groovy it gets my blood flowin and jam on my own kit. Thanx Cobus for teaching me more of groove and rhythm. Honestly. I’ve watched and have been a huge admirer and student of yours for 10 years.

[@sherpawanderer4532]

been watching Cobus' covers since 2009 🙌

[@zonaboladunia3954]

Unfortunately he's rarely upload a new video

[@mattc060793]

There's something about 1:27-1:36. So smooth, busy, but fitting. Amazing.

[@nickwaters1701]

You're like maybe the greatest drummer on KZbin. You have skills, feeling, creativity, and groove. You can do it all.

[@lazarusrising4313]

1.06 is so GOLD. Not just great playing, but having a sense of entertainment! (that wee look is so good!)

[@CameronFleury]

I pictured you riding around on a trailer playing drums to this song. \M/

[@johanvanvuuren3141]

Cameron Fleury z

[@jorgengabrielsson6660]

😂😂👍🏼

[@darrenvail8726]

I pictured him driving a piano

[@Kuba-hs4ns]

I never thought it is possible to cover a song so good.....

[@cactuscanuck6802]

That was excellent! Have loved this song since its release because every musician playing every instrument did a fantastic job with a brilliant arrangement. Nicely done 👍

[@fajarmaulana1]

been waiting for this song to get covered by you! amazing as always!

[@armasuhadi3569]

You know what ? I was smiling along the video was play (gotta love your video 🤣)

[@ParadiddleAd7x]

1:00-1:08 then the eyes... “did you see how much I bossed this”

[@paupiette8334]

You’re making it look like it’s so easy!! I’ve been watching your videos for years and I still can’t believe how insanely good you are!

[@MymyLegion]

That is one hell of a cover. Such a pure talent!

[@timothylinhart2456]

jammin to a thousand miles?... didn’t expect it but AMAZING as always 🤯😎

[@xiandioso]

awesome

[@dhebdheb7253]

it would be so hilarious if the drum kit was moving around the streets while he was playing on it 😂

[@TheGroundBeef]

EVERYTHING about this video is damn PROFESH... the TALENT, the SOUND... my god its so good i cant stop listening

[@EnglishLad]

The fill just going into the 2nd verse at 1:00 and straight into the clean high-hat groove at 1:07 is just *chef's kiss*

[@surjodeeplodh6680]

Quickly covered, quickly listened, quickly favorited

[@davidromao1]

Toca fácil demais, até parece ser algo simples 👏👏👏🎬🥁

[@luciegames]

What a song! Good choice. I love all your covers. You don't over complicate them/add too much but do the songs justice and keep it tight. That double bass drum section 🙌🙌🙌

[@raphalopes495]

Cool man, I watch your videos since the very beginning with that amazing Tama blue set. Amazing how you improved your skills and also your videos, keep going, inspiring! :)

[@Rein517]

This, ladies & gentlemen, is the man that got me into playing drums/percussion/hitting things with sticks.

[@360.Tapestry]

not only is it technically impressive, but it also sounds good. ricky martin would be proud, my son

[@guilherminoneto4265]

Cobus, you play with such passion and feeling. Amazing to watch.

[@vectordash7150]

Not only quickly covered, but you're also quickly become the part of the song itself, it's amazing Keep it up

[@fluffytoaster427]

I didn't know I needed this... You should re-cover Face Down by RJA

[@michaelquecera3971]

When youre too qualified for the job you applied for

[@claudiodelbi4143]

Ok

[@claudiodelbi4143]

Esatto. Proprio come te

[@clavsproducoes]

I just have one more reason to thank for being alive! THANK YOU FOR THAT, COBUS!!!

[@alexanderhoffman6661]

Man, it’s a great ride Watch your playing style evolve trough the years!! Love from Brazil! Keep going

[@ronlur66]

Terry Crews will approve

[@juliannefabic-ang8297]

lol

[@magrildz]

Okay. Where is Lattrell?

[@pearlettoi2046]

Danilo Muller shaking his head haha

[@FeCintra91]

@@pearlettoi2046 hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@jesantana3969]

😄😄😄

[@mysalsadamo]

Love this. Your drumming is so heartfelt.

[@matthias8435]

Can´t stop watching it over and over again. What the hell of a job! THANK YOU!

[@jankevinbautista]

3:27 fill is totally killer

[@JanB12Bikes]

right?.. that is so juicy!

[@rezaluckyt]

Salam dari Indonesia. From Manado - Indonesia

[@leemortimer1740]

Man, I try hard at trying to nail this track in its most basic form and I fail miserably...but this guy not only nails it but adds sooo much flavour too it and makes it look so effortless......I can only hope I get somewhere near this good

[@cds23100]

bruuuuuuuhhhhhhhh.....ive been following since day one! not only have you exceeded the potential limit you keep pushing further. so impressed man. glad ive been watching all these years. such an inspiration

[@ravandikamal6114]

ok luis suarez now play drum.

[@elektriktv1489]

Callum Anderson thats too good😂

[@DN-ky5qv]

Lol 😂

[@arelmaulana4346]

Suarez matamu

[@infinitystore9112]

Jancoook 😅

[@ricardomoreno5994]

Jsjsjajs

[@mikewatson1675]

You're too talented to be playing this craaaaaap Cobus!

[@bravesoldier3279]

when I watch you play the drum, it's always like a nice short trip to where everything is good ...

[@robclaytondrums531]

AWESOME Cobus. Loving the inventiveness of this cover man 👊🏼👏🏼

[@tingkagol]

3:18 the bells from the original mix is popping out man...

[@micah.lindley]

This was simply beautiful, but I hope you realize that you just became a meme.

[@cobuspotgieter]

I am not entirely against this.

[@MrSTEVIEJINX]

True talent. Making something look easy when it really isn't. Well done.

[@marialasaletteambos7531]

Such an amazing drummer 😍. He look so relax in playing his drums.. Love this cover 😍

[@joshuapiller6082]

1:08 made me lol. Covers of songs you wouldn’t expect are usually my favorite. Like the Kesha cover haha. Nicely done as always.

[@cobuspotgieter]

I'm a BIG FAN of the unexpected song selections 😎

[@hjd5dgdg5d5fgj]

DAMN YOURE GOOD, LOL

[@colinmoran5450]

Complex without over-playing, very impressive! Keep up the good work

[@ericdallman7271]

About time this song got covered. Amazing job brother

[@jasonshivers1288]

and that class was a brief lesson in syncopation

[@Mr.Xarxes]

Hehehe....hahahahhahaha.hahahahahahah!HAHAHAHAHAHAH. No but seriously really good as always my kind and fun sir. Oh, but I have A request for a Song you could cover. It's called Whitest lie by bayside. I would love to see you cover this. As always keep making amazing covers! From: an adoring fan

[@chrisdowswell]

Awesome!! There's always been something about this song I've really like...this cover just crushed it! Well done.

[@GuillermoSmyser]

Awesome. So fun, great skill and technique but always serves the song too. Just great.