Cobus - Owl City - Fireflies (Drum Cover/Rock Remix)

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This song has been playing on radios and on tv EVERYWHERE for a long time, so I had the idea to "remix" the track and to give it something extra, in the hopes of giving you guys a fresh take on the song you've probably heard a million times. I asked my good friend JP Smit (guitar genius, WHAT a legend) to write and record some little electric parts of the song, and it ended up giving the song an EPIC rock edge the original didn't have! STOKED.
In terms of the drumming, SUCH a cool song to groove to! Could do cool little groovy patterns in the verses, and the choruses are powerful enough to make space for some solid 4/4 driven rock playing, my crashes weren't too happy but oi.. ample fun. Respect to Mr Adam Young for creating a very very cool vibe.
Just as a sidenote (for the audio engineers and mixer who might be wondering) NO replacement or triggering was done in this mix. Every single stroke you hear was just eq'd, mixed, and compressed; I didn't layer or trigger or replace anything.
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Owl City - Fireflies
from the 2009 release "Ocean Eyes"
is the copyrighted property of its owner(s).
Extra electric guitar
written and performed by JP Smit,
Recorded and mixed by Cobus Potgieter.
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[@cobuspotgieter]

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[@roselijn]

Yess 🔥

[@herviecruz4998]

Been a fan since 2008 🔥☝

[@brianunderwood2010]

It's still one of the best covers ever!!!

[@STS232323]

This is the video that made me start playing drums

[@allisonmalbon3538]

Love it!

[@jat-1689]

So it's been 8 years... Man I listened to this when I was a kid, Feels good to watch it back

[@ProphetGaming36]

J a t dude yes

[@lalngaihawma7774]

me tooo

[@davemiller4318]

Yup

[@lawrencenadar25]

Same

[@jessemacneil2723]

Ya man .. I'm what you called old now but this song had vibes for me

[@kendrixkieth6669]

It's been 10 years, we stuck in quarantine. So here I am, watching to what I used to love back in the day. And hey, I'm loving it all over again.

[@retrofilmz8240]

Kendrix Kieth frrr

[@budi.haryono]

You're not the only one 🤘

[@retrofilmz8240]

Budi Haryono boyz for life

[@bahtiarzulham]

Dude! It's been 12 years and still inspired to play drum and build more drums. Thank You so much you've inspired me to play drum and now I'm a drum builder. Kudos!!!

[@dsuniverse132]

Absolute legend, I can never forget this guy

[@KezungteLiana]

Me too😭

[@Bwethhh]

Used to watch him 10+ years ago

[@iamkadafii968]

Can't believe it's already 9 years Love this drum cover so much Never seen any top drummer plays like this

[@HHSbass4]

To this day, this is still my favorite cover that he has done...the fills are just so bad ass, especially those double-stroked kicks...just amazing.

[@kingjhosuaamper6426]

I remember watching this when I was a kid. Its been 12 years. Im 22 now and im here watching it again, solid fan from Philippines 💯

[@noahueffing941]

The thing I love about Cobus is that he never seems to overplay songs, everything fits.

[@oscarwilson1157]

Cobus always overplays hah...

[@noahueffing941]

I guess that's subjective then haha

[@shaunwhelan17]

Keiran Williamson I think he just has fun with them, and sometimes overplaying happens.

[@oscarwilson1157]

I'm not saying overplaying is bad or anything, it is more fun to overplay :P but it's perfect if he plays less, this is more entertaining though

[@schrodergambel6987]

It is pretty obvious that he overplays every song, but the amazing thing is that everything simply fits very well into the song. Thats why his covers are so awesome.

[@gabrielgomer]

Miss these old days of Cobus

[@MHD_BOOTLEG]

watch my cover kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaS5gnylnKljo68

[@frankvelez2350]

I WISH I HAD THE CAPACITY TO EXPRESS MYSELF AS BEAUTIFUL AS THAT.. I LOVE THAT SONG

[@Synystr7]

That was the gayest thing I've heard. The proper etiquette here is "THAT FUCKING ROCKED BRO"

[@dawngteahnamte7971]

Synystr7 none of your business

[@Synystr7]

Frank Velez Dude. Both of you. Calm the fuck down. Calm down. Take a deep breath and CALM. THE FUCK. DOWN. If you took that seriously, you both are idiots.

[@frankvelez2350]

I'm no idiot. I have my diploma and a masters. You calm your shit down. I love making little turds like you feel small. You should watch how you reply on another mans comment.

[@Synystr7]

Frank Velez How's that student debt bud? I went and got my welding license for 2000 and I'm making 90 bucks an hour HAHA

[@namarcamusic]

Wow! 14 years ago and my kids were young kids and we used to listen to this song and remember when you released this cover! Man all my kids a adults now and this song is so nostalgic for them and me, but also I think this has to be one of your best! Thank you man! God bless :)

[@Viktor14485]

I think this is probrably your best song ever made. Whenever I hear Fireflies I just hear your drumming because it is so good!

[@BradNVenomheart]

After a comparison, apparently, I've always heard his drums over the original. My own personal Mandela Effect.

[@tylerborntraeger8677]

Same here I always think of Cobus’s drumming when I hear it from now on lol

[@ejmuskdrums]

Watching in 2016. This was one of the first videos that popped up in my subscription box from Cobus way back when. The feels.

[@G0dSmacks]

By far my favorite kit he's put together

[@ChrisChawi]

Yessss! Just the right amount of groove and fill! Thank you for not just showing off the whole time like most youtube drum covers. Incredible musicality and artistry. I'm officially another one of your subscribers! :)

[@DrummerBA99]

Cobus gives this song an entirely new feeling. I remember the first time I saw this and noticed it said "Rock Remix", but I had no idea it'd be this well done.

[@shanecollender6742]

I've gotten into the habit of listening to this cover more than Owl City's original. Stunning!

[@IKillswitchTTV]

can we talk about 0:45. The fact that he had to think of something quick to do that filler. AMAZING

[@drummergonzalez552]

Feels good to watch it again after many years, since I first watched your cover Cobus🥁♥️

[@leonardomena5179]

Dude, that was truly a amazing cover, the best drum cover i have ever heard until now, you fucking roll!

[@lustasouljah]

this guy is a master. there is no imperfection with any of his covers and there is always a very unique creativity he brings to the covers. Hats off to you my friend :)

[@bobguillermo8023]

I was 12 when i firsttime to watch this and now im turning 23 now and wow it's still my one of my favorite best drum cover of all time

[@OzzieCoto]

Beautiful work. Man, keep making amazing music. Your dedication is inspiring.

[@RussetBlaze]

Truly beautiful cover... I've been drumming since 2001 and im no-where near your level. I tip my hat to you XD

[@cohensadleir4367]

You mustn't be very good if you have been playing for 13 years and aren't as good as this...

[@bradbarbay2857]

Cohen Sadleir Cobus' talent is way up there. Cobus has a talent that he can listen to a song, create a very good arrangement of the song on the drumset, and can produce very high quality and stellar drum covers. This doesn't mean that Braden isn't a good drummer. Everyone takes different amounts of time to develop skills. Braden could be a great drummer, and could just be very humble about his playing. You don't know how good he is.

[@ItsGeneesis]

Cohen Sadleir First time. Rekt. gg xD

[@wirawhyra]

i have been playing for a year by my ears now i want to take lesson lol

[@RussetBlaze]

***** Thanks man! :D

[@umibozoukid4363]

2020. I remember being such a fan of Cobus when i was a kid (around 13yrs old) im 23 now. I even downloaded a lot of his videos and placed it on CD. Time flies, such nostalgia🥺

[@ronaldreagan2035]

12 years ago I was 13 and I loved all your videos. I’m damn near emotional watching this!!!!

[@koboldclub6019]

I wish this was the actual way the song is. it adds so much depth and complexity

[@jrkubulex154]

Pure talent. Take a bow. Perfect cover.

[@PRL2204]

Hands down, Fireflies is now a better song. Sorry, Owl City! Everything about this cover is PERFECT, from the amount of overdrive on the guitars, to the tuning of the snare! Favorite part is at 2:36 how good the wailing crash cymbal fits in with the song!

[@wacurry6154]

The Cobus video that started it all for me. Still my favorite drummer on KZbin

[@CodeLightBulb]

THIS is why I prefer Rock/Nu Metal over thrash metal. The musical value is soooo much better, rather than just speed. This guy is fucking amazing, inspiring even.

[@ronaldoroach2029]

Dude my artist owl city is so proud and this song was a bop is getting from radio disney throwback early 2000s and 2010s my childhood song brings back my classic

[@Nicken0o0]

I was about to push the like button but then I realized I've already liked it and even subscribed..!! ^_^ lol

[@AlexRC27]

its been years (13 apparently) and I still cant find this version of the song on any streaming platform. Can someone put this on spotify PLEASE?

[@RynSushi]

I started drumming because of my brother's influence in watching Cobus back in the day. Coming back to him nowadays feels so refreshing and makes me want to come back to drumming again.

[@ashperera07]

maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan i love this one

[@alhusaini1515]

2024 and still

[@beverhaven]

Hi 😊

[@TaMasterx]

Yeah

[@alhusaini1515]

@@beverhaven hii

[@markc7422]

I pop back every now and then

[@timhutt5950]

Me and my friend learned his rendition of almost easy and played it at our talent show in high school trading off different parts. Core memory of mine, it went so damn good. His whole series a core listen to us as lil snot nosed kids. He’s immaculate.

[@nelsonroma493]

good job man.. what an amazing cover..

[@TylerShainOnYT]

Crazy I watched this the day it posted.

[@bruninzindh]

still watching in 2016, monster!

[@kmh4321]

Still watching in 2017 *_*

[@benl.4577]

+Karthik Muthuraman yo

[@chrischauhan1649]

still in 2018

[@Liiih]

very good :3

[@paulqmpo]

11 years ago, i was still a kid listening to this cover. Now i am entering into adulthood, lol.

[@ShaneGOpL]

Since 2019 and counting! Best abstract drummer in the world! Nobody can top Cobus!

[@brennengrimes]

Can I have your drum set?

[@kaihubbelbubbel5426]

almost 4.000.000 WE NEED MORE VIEWS

[@iamyourgreatgreatgreatgrea6291]

+Kai Hubbelbubbel So it wasn't 4M views 3 days ago? Because if that's true, then it has increased with 1, 150 views in just 3 days!!

[@isabsmoraes]

We got it 🤘🏼

[@rainorshin321]

Went here for the memes, got gold instead. . . . and memes. :)

[@azkancut8737]

Insomnia kicks in, open KZbin, typing "Cobus" sort by date backwards, and i can't believe this is 11 years ago... Highschool, all those years.. 😢

[@ujjwalgupta2363]

Love you love you love you bro

[@gowenchia]

i like cobus

[@gianniecho6966]

aww why?? This video is not available 😭😭😭

[@bgee158]

My Facebook reminded me that back in 2009, I thought you were the greatest drummer. Had to come back and watch them all again and I can attest that statement is still true. Much Love Toronto❤

[@emorockkhuo]

its soo nice.,.i want to be like you soon.,.

[@markusmilitello8616]

ghost notes for days

[@samwitwickynova]

copper3rddrummer or this guy which is best?

[@Shompenify1]

this one clearly, copper is nothing more than any other basic player

[@samwitwickynova]

na i dont think so he's a gr8 player too give a listen to his song swedish house mafia drum cover

[@TankTheFrank-]

Shompenify1 this song is nothing more then a "basic" song to play. there isnt anything at all complex about this and how he plays. any player with average skills could probably play and freestyle this song. that being said i like both cobus and coop equally.

[@Shompenify1]

Sean Tozer I didn't base my toughts on this sertain video, I have seen many videos by both drummers and that's what I based my toughts on.

[@TheSummerCoast]

None, they have different styles, and based on the videos, we can't make a fair judge. Cooper does almost daily videos, so he doesn't have a chance to prepare a super elaborate cover, on the other hand Cobus does one series a year aprox. he has a lot of time to prepare his covers. But in my opinion, they're both amazing, and enjoy seeing all of them

[@harlrowe3928]

I watched this video in grade 9. I'm 27 years old now in 2021, still get inspiration from this. Cobus inspired me to play in grade 9 to play drums. Its been almost 12 years, possibly over that.. cobus is why I continue. To achieve this level. He is my drum God and always will be.

[@aln-]

2018??

[@Stillblissstudios]

Guys, this is what happens when you have the name of the LORD on your playing.

[@JoseGonzalez-vs7gd]

yup true

[@Stillblissstudios]

Did I say anything about God? No!

[@JoseGonzalez-vs7gd]

***** God or the Lord gives you the talent.

[@brendanbagwell]

+Jose Gonzalez OR, or, or, another idea... hard WORK and consistent practice? :o

[@JoseGonzalez-vs7gd]

Yeah but if you have the lord in your music its even better

[@amosrascalhnamte6541]

2020 anyone??

[@romeorichardbernarte615]

2024 🎉

[@liussdy]

holy double triple///

[@unboxbybil]

2019 anyone??

[@chaseblum3311]

Syabil Danish 2020

[@AxelZB1992]

2018!!

[@MachineThatCreates]

Don't forget about the song guys. The song is the cake....baked so beautifully. This guy just makes his own icing to put on top.

[@DanielJerrehian]

As I progress and get older, watching these videos reminds me of the good times. Thanks for everything Cobus you are the man.

[@goianoification]

After 10 years. This will always be my favorite cobus video ... 😁

[@Siporta99]

Cobus, you were the best drummer, and you still the best, please keep uploading covers for songs, you're the best!

[@Tatortotsizzles]

I saw this last year before I had a KZbin account and was totally amazed by how great he is on the drums. Videos like this, Mike Tompkins, and Yoonha are why I love KZbin. These people got TALENT!

[@TanumoyGuha]

One of my favourite covers of cobus. ❤

[@flatcapaxe432]

This makes me like this song. Most talented drummer i've seen in ages!

[@ejyehey03]

Can't believe this is 10yrs old already

[@quentingarreau2568]

Cobus videos have improved my drum skills more than any drum teacher :)

[@chanchanbenolirao2419]

First drum cover I saw in KZbin and it's already the best!

[@IvSlide]

Been playing since 2008, still leaning more and more, as time goes, never doubting myself, and giving myself as much motivation as possible!

[@jamesmacaraegmorales2965]

Childhood does make me remember how I love this drum cover ever since

[@crazyshxt14]

You were one of my first subs ever & this video is why that was a decade ago wow man . Just amazing

[@sherher6625]

my favorite drum cover of all time

[@amirahtorres]

His drumming is so good it glues me to my seat

[@DrouDrummer]

If you took care of Cobus, you'd know that cobus started recording videos without a huge quality and he was awesome, he has always done everything by himself and he evoluted step by step. So don't say he's here now thanks to his money, he's only here now thanks to his amazing talent. And btw, Luke Holland is a monster, technically yes, but he has no feeling, no personnality, whereas cobus, more than his skills, seems to have the time of his life everytime he's drumming, and that makes the diff !

[@yaphead20]

man.. just think how much positive energy has been conducted from him through those drumsticks. It's like he's Harry Potter and they are his wands.

[@imjaewalker]

Simply beautiful! All the cymbal stuff at the beginning...just...wow. Amazing!!!

[@kucingtekno3920]

Am not believe this was 12 years old, first time i watched this am so speechless, and now this video still amazing.

[@Huskerguy316]

The 2-3 verse beat is so satisfying to learn and play. So funky

[@trevoless5750]

God I'm getting old.... allmost 10 years and its still my favourite

[@aimsonvury6831]

I love this drum cover 🤩 when I was in 9th standard ......way back 2013. .......respect to those who are still watching this video

[@TonyOnDrums92]

you know i wanna thank you cobus because when i started out i saw your videos and they inspired me to get better i probably wont be as good as i am now if it werent for you and i hope that i get to meet you one day. hopefully you see this

[@hardene8888]

Okay ... I'm a little bit late watching this but I'm blown away! .. Good Job!

[@Spiderdridri]

Absolutely right mate. Cobus is having fun. That's all. Plus, he's really talented.

[@Siporta99]

11 years already? jesus christ man we are getting old out here

[@TheCriminalSporadic]

I don't know why Cobus hasn't even gone Viral. I mean, he deserves it!!!

[@annaingridzuric]

You made an even better sound transition to an already good percussion arrangement in my opinion.

[@jakedonaldson4007]

What a throwback can’t believe I forgot about Cobus!

[@rgonzalez81595]

I LOVEEEEE the ghost strokes. Very good

[@MrZuikos]

ive been seen videos in a while and i never get tired of them! keep being awesome

[@Bawambaa]

This is just.... amazing

[@DREWBEED00]

2021 and I still recall watching cobus in high school !

[@Blaze1506_Gaming]

Cobus, you have inspired me to learn the drums because I am in live with your version of kings and Queens. It is great. I cant get the bass pedal though. I have self taught myself from birth AKA 13 yrs ago. Never had a lesson. I love what you do. Keep up the covers and brilliant band

[@Pre1992]

THANK YOU!!! Finally, someone on this planet understands this..wow

[@MrsKingDice]

Wow.. You just made this song SOOOO much better.

[@DaudUmbas]

i like the way you playing this song.... i always love this... the song and the drum cover...

[@DrumTom17]

I think this as 30 second to mars are the best covers ever.. Cobus is the DrumKing ;)