Cobus - Skrillex - Try It Out (NEON MIX) (Drum Cover)

[@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!

[@weingbergjay5695]

i watched it back at 2014 and now 2021 also .

[@Melaine360]

Good. Man

[@natemtz6661]

Still watching - 2022

[@mitchodds]

2022, good sir.

[@EzayRacing]

Your continuous quest for perfection continues to amaze me. Each series you make is better than the last and it seems like every single element like mic placement to lighting was done with patience and absolute perfection. To me not only are you the highest influence in drumming but also just doing the best at everything you try. Thank you!

[@putinninovacuna8976]

***** Wooow better then lar$ Ulrich

[@patrickryandrums]

+Cobus Potgieter also the constant devotion to perfect timing and choosing the right fills for the song. I commend you for that.

[@ChrisJohnsonDrums]

+EzayGaming You said it perfectly! Quality over quantity. That said, I would love more quantity haha.

[@rumlewind1030]

EzayGaming it's gonna be hard to make a series better then this it just seems like it's a amazing set ..

[@domjfante8140]

All these years later, that fill at 1:34 still gives me tingles inside

[@COOP3RDRUMM3R]

As always Cobus, You're a monster my friend! :)

[@NamelessU]

You guys must be record drum duel.

[@garnetssxc737]

Halil Uğur Paksoy Agree

[@simonfreak5]

askaban sikildi He already did. Several! :p

[@kito-]

My favs

[@AJDog24]

Two really good drum cover players!

[@sacularts179]

To this day, this is still my favorite drum cover on youtube!

[@kingmortz]

SAME HERE! He simply nails the perfect balance between adding to the song and emphasizing the dynamics. It's insanely creative!

[@danenash101]

To me, this series feels like all your years of hard work and experience finally coming together perfectly. Other covers have been amazing, but this one has it all. Perfect!

[@drummer12360]

All others videos are awesome but I was thinking exactly what you said the improvement it awesome such a creative drummer!!!

[@danenash101]

***** No, thank you, for being such an inspiration to me throughout my years of playing! Hope to see you progress even more, friend!

[@ColeSeadoo]

2:50 probably the most badass drumming I have ever seen this must have taking you awhile to master this song Cobus

[@bsdraven]

I've watched this guy for a long time and he's progressed at an insane rate. He has almost a half million subscribers and counting. I'm not sure of his label/management/promotion status but, if he's missing any of those he shouldn't be. No stick tricks or anything like that. Just pure talent. People can say what they want about his drumming but you don't see any video responses do you.

[@hoid42]

Every time man. Goosebumps, energy, jaw on the floor. Some drummers are excellent because they put in all of the hard work, and it shows. They deserve every plaudit they get. But then you get someone like Cobus, who clearly put in the hard work, but also just has something else entirely. He's like the Simone Biles of drumming - he makes incredibly complex stuff look so flawless it is impossible to look away. And it blows my mind to think that this was his level of drumming 8 YEARS AGO O.o

[@GeneralDioxide]

This has to be one of my favorite drum covers on youtube. The reason is that Cobus in this video found the perfect feel for this song. His playing included dynamics, using his full set wisely, creativity, and groove. I adored this, cooperdrummer I can care less.

[@cattweir6595]

SO HAPPY HE IS BACK!! :D

[@AlexRaGeAHoLiC]

He is not black!

[@Creativecoverz]

HAHAHAHAHAAAHAHAHA OMG

[@jordanosz2962]

This series demonstrates how universal he is, each song just shows us another department of drumming he's good at.. So crisp clean and perfect, an excellent joyful player to watch ! Don't stop releasing covers !

[@Miguelc271086]

I used to drum long time ago, in a galaxy far away, haha. I used to be really good, scholarship and all. Played with many local bands, also did some recording and even played with orquestra as freelance for about 12 years. I was really good at reading music. I think economy got in the way... Now I do something else for a living. Back then I thought I could be just as good as Tony Royster or Dennis Chambers if I practiced enough... After the years I've learned that not only economy got in the way, but also bad teachers I had along the way, and keeping it real I guess my talent and imagination just wasn't good enough. I listen to your music and I would have never come up with those fills and combinations. I know I had the ability to do them. But I do remember not being able to improvise or to show off. It's very important for kids to listen to many styles, but more importantly to CREATE music and not depend on metronome or sheet music to perform. Back when I played people would ask me if I had heard of a drummer or a band... I hadn't because I was so busy reading music and not actually listening to music or creating it.

[@KyonggnoyK]

He is the no.1 drummer in youtube history. I mean the fills man D: and you can feel the every beat his beating. Chills ugh D: Your argue is invalid. Once again.. No.1 drummer in KZbin History

[@steeldrums4923]

Very good but very far away from being the best in history.

[@хороший-б4н]

Matt McGuire and Luke Holland are close if not better. Even tho you made this comment 5 years ago

[@TheBookFatherr]

I love the drum fill happening at 1:34 - such a cool sound as the fills goes down the tones of the kit.

[@Thepedropoli]

It is amazing how cobus got more and more confident over these years. Your triplet's are beautiful and natural and the cymbals grooves are just amazing! Being a fan for quite a while! Congrats!

[@MrStrongBro]

My favorite thing about you is your creativity. You tend to get more and more creative every time. :) I just wish you uploaded more, and more tutorials.

[@ThuannyLandeci]

***** I'm happy to see you back! You are master. God bless you.

[@matte678]

7 years later and for me it still remains the best drum cover on youtube

[@yingtong101]

I swear, although Cobus was always a really good drummer, he's become so so much better than he used to be. That was bloody good!

[@GiammarcoAgazzotti]

The most difficult thing in playing music is to be able to control the instrument you play like you want. Well, this is a perfect example of instrument control. When you can play drums in a song which has NO drums (well, there is just a beat but we cannot consider it a drum track) in a great way like this (man there are some fills and stuff that drove me crazy, they are simply incredible) it means you are simply great. And that is what you are Cobus, one of the best inspiration for me since I started playing drums. You are simply amazing. It is clear that you tried this track again and again until it was perfect to be caught on video and trust me, it is. Keep the good drumming going on and kick asses as always dude!

[@Helmsdrums]

My favorite KZbin drummer right here......has gotten so much better in the past two years and some of those fills were NASTY

[@snowdrum47]

Cobus, I've been drumming 15 years and you blow my mind. Your fills are absolutely sick and unique. I CAN'T WAIT for you to have your fill tutorial on these. I've watched this video over 30 times and still can't get enough of it. By far your best cover!!

[@EricChamplin]

COBUS IS BACK!

[@84bferguson]

By far the best drummer of modern drumming/ in the history of drumming. He has the WOW factor that not only demonstrates how far he has come in drumming, but how much more he can illuminate in drumming. Bravo Cobus. Stay real....

[@anthonyschliesman5582]

This is what's going to get me through finals.

[@mercurioempeixes]

Hey how are you ?

[@vincedaniel265]

seeing this again 7 years later was a trip back to memory lane! i used to watch all your videos when i was 11 starting to learn how to play the drums. i had almost all your videos saved on my ipad. you were one of the first people to inspire me in drumming. I’m glad i got to see this again. thank you for inspiring me in my younger years 🙏🏽

[@jacobwilliams4643]

Just realised something: Quadrum is a square and this is sponsored by Squarespace, and it has drum in the title and this is a drum cover!!!

[@jacobwilliams4643]

Great series by the way. Watched all of them about 10 times and it got me into all of your other covers

[@JacobCorumWilliams]

Watching it again! Haha

[@roelandbr]

+Cobus Potgieter Woah this is DEEP.

[@skeletizer]

Jacob Williams not that hard bro... pay attention to detail #116

[@artemisthedog9119]

This is probably my absolute favorite of your videos. The dynamics are incredible. My aspiring 13 yr old son especially loves the beginning snare. As stated previously, I could watch all of your videos everyday. You are definitely one of the most inspirational drummers around. Of course I had my influences in drumming, from Lars, Vinny Paul, to Buddy Rich, Terry Bozio. But especially at the end....you just nailed it and YOUR TRULY HAVING FUN, which in turn makes the viewer want to go down to their kit and play. That is truly inspiring. In my home "Cobus" has become a household name! LOL! Dad - let's watch some Cobus video's my son tells me. Keep uploading! LOVE IT! Thanks for all you do Cobus!

[@MadDadLad]

Cobus summed this cover up himself with two simple words: COME OOOONNNN!!!! Scary skills man. Good to have you back doing covers again :D

[@TheKays]

So proud of you because you never give up! Great drumming Cobus as always! You inspire me to the max :}

[@loginnamejon]

Ventura lights is awesome but this is the Cobus we have been waiting to see again

[@NemoDrummer]

Dear Cobus, as always: you are a drum BEAST! I have watching your videos for years and you never cease to amaze. You inspire me to be a better drummer. Keep up the good work!

[@JohKotodaDrums]

COBUS! YOU ARE BACK!!!!

[@Mr.DOS_]

This drumming is pulsing like waves. Incredible. Full of energy.

[@yojohan4564]

I've literaly seen all your vids and this is my new favorite cover. AWESOME job Cobus.

[@saxdrummer92]

His kits always look so comfortable to play on!

[@oppivey]

Came here 8 years later and that fill at 1:35 still blows my mind

[@stitchyholes]

You know....I watch these videos, and I can't believe there is anyone who could possibly give this a thumbs down. As a drummer myself and a musician/song writer, this is inspirational. The haters are just jealous and that's a fact. If you can do better, you'd be out here being a KZbin sensation with sponsorship deals. If you want to grow as a musician, you have to see the amazing talent that's out there and aspire to capture it for yourself. Cobus is incredibly talented! I personally thank you Cobus! You have change my whole outlook on my world and situation! You are amazing, humble and an awesome human being. Keep doing what you are....you're inspiring millions!

[@vRenegade.]

YES! My favourite KZbinr is back! I would kill for 10 minutes on that kit, damn.

[@NOTHINGANDNOONE7]

I have been playing drums for 25 years as a hobby and as a professional and Cobus, you KICK my ass!!!! Son of a B, you are surreal! Impressed is not even the right word. I'd love more lessons from you. Great job, man!

[@Brudelay]

Cobie baby!! You're still the king bru!

[@rogierdancona8462]

has he ever not been?

[@Brudelay]

no princess.

[@bsdraven246]

One of the best drummers I've seen period. Love his style. His fills on this track are insane.

[@iibrett]

Ridiculously amazing.

[@carlmeyer96]

Hey Cobus I am also a South African Drummer (played for 5 years in my Chruch band, mainly doing Hillsong United stuff) and I really love your drum covers! Your technique and expertise is amazing and I see you as my Drumming Hero! My trouble is that I haven't been pro-actively practicing, (and sorta did the most terrible thing by not practicing my parradidles,I know the Worst mistake any drummer can make!) Is it possible for you to do like a video where you show us what parradidles you do and maybe how to progress from a simple one to more complicated like what you do? Would love to see such a video or just show us your warm up routine ;) I love your videos and will always follow your content!

[@magrildz]

"...COME ON!" Yeah, same feeling I had.

[@TicTacChris]

Literally the best video on KZbin.

[@jameskeep3757]

You have to know drumming to truely understand just how badass this drumming really is. This can't be taught. This takes years to do and to master.

[@soldierside365]

Oh my god, I don't often watch videos where I consciously feel a smile on my face as the thing goes. That was incredible. Tighter than a nun.

[@Iagofelipe22]

Parabéns Cobus, Brasil te ama, te tenho como uma das minhas maiores influências, parabéns, noto que a cada vídeo que posta, sempre procura inovar sempre e lhe garanto, você consegue, tanto na forma de tocar quanto na imagem, no som de bateria(que é um dos melhores sons de bateria que eu já ouvi em minha vida), parabéns, você merece tudo de bom! #Let'sDrum'!

[@guigas1245]

Achava que era o único BR q curtia ele 😂😂

[@Iagofelipe22]

Eu tbm, esse cara eh simplesmente foda!

[@washingtonleonardo856]

+Iago Felipe tmj, tbm curto o trabalho dele pacas !

[@detekwatson9743]

One of the best groves I have ever seen, still can't believe what I have just witnessed. What an amazing drummer and what talent. I have what most of your videos this is the best I have seen you play. Many many thanks. Love it !!!!

[@Ramul]

I have watched you since 2008. This is definitely top 5 drum covers you ever made! Makes me feel like a loser xD Great fucking job Cobus! COME ON!!!

[@RobsonVieira_-_rockbychoice_-_]

Agreed! Top 5!

[@Davidoggy]

agreed too top 5!

[@lady2725]

agreed, makes me feel like a loser. LOL

[@jasonformanger7236]

your reaction at the end of this song is the best thing I've ever seen. keep it up bro.

[@jackiecas1]

Classy Cobus!

[@packinwood2009]

Been watching your videos for years now and you have gotten so much better. So much more polished and musical. You are pro level now. Keep it up.

[@wessteyrn7746]

Sir, you truly are a genius! Amazing

[@camieuge]

This is probably the 10th time I watch this since he uploaded it and I love it. It gets more amazing every time.

[@PeytonHelmProductions]

YOU'RE BACK!

[@waynep1178]

There's a blue million of these drumming videos, and while I don't always like Cobus's taste in music (above one excluded)--I really like his videos and the sound of his kits. Very very nice!

[@eduardo97678]

Best drummer in the world for me !

[@santinogael22]

HAHAHAHHAHA don't be so stupid man, there at least 1000 better drummers than cobus, but cobus is so popular because he is a good person a good drummer and he play covers of popular music

[@eduardo97678]

santinogael22 Do not care about your opinion, it remains one of the best for me

[@r10marcx]

santinogael22 the guy said "for me" thats his opinion. leave him alone

[@eduardo97678]

r10marcx hahahahah tu'm kidding, I know there are several other best drummer, but he and a drummer that is different

[@r10marcx]

Eduardo Queiroz da Silva i share your opinion man, cobus is legendary

[@lazlaz1000]

I love that we get to see a glimpse of the old cobus in this. Lovin' it

[@iangoosebumps2503]

Cooperdrummer should be taking notes.

[@alexdocouz3]

ikr

[@samuelmejia6878]

he doesn't suck but he can't come up with licks like these, ever heard of Chris Coleman?

[@notnatsu656]

+Officer Sam i feel like he does the same thing every video nothing really new same licks , but I agree he doesn't suck

[@MrEpic520]

At least cooper still posts covers tho

[@christopherfreeman3357]

+Officer Sam What about Chris Coleman? That guy is a beast on drums.

[@russian_fsb_blyat]

That cymbal choke control looks incredible at high speed. Awesome cover.

[@KwizatsHaderach8]

1:34 my goal to do just that!

[@Benson0727]

Cobus makes the music sounds hundred times better !!!!!!!!!loooooooove it

[@Mayhemzz]

Ugh, Skrillex.. really? The fact people consider that music is insulting. But as always your drumming is beastly and inspirational, looking forward to the rest of the series! P.S I'm digging the clean cut look xD

[@joshdh95]

In what way is it not music? Sorry but music snobbery sucks

[@Mayhemzz]

It's just sound samples arranged to a rhythm. There's no actual musical skill involved in creating it, it's all just editing really. If he had any real talent he'd (probably) still be singing.

[@2809kev]

Mycaruba And it sounds shit. Love Cobus, but couldn't sit through this song.

[@zDrumRockerz]

Mycaruba well, it takes not only musical skills but musical talent to be able to arrange dubstep from basically nothing. That's what i think if you describe music as singing and talents like cobus, then your range of music does not exceed the true meaning of music anything can be music, it's rhythm+sound.

[@cortarelva]

Mycaruba Man music isn't just about technical skill. Performing talent is one thing but composing music is another level. There are a lotos great players but those that stand out are the great composers no matter what type of music they make. Those are really one in a million. Go try and make a song on a daw just using samples and you will see its not just editing, you have to be creative or else it will be just some uninspired heartless thing.

[@хороший-б4н]

Just felt like I needed to revisit this. It never doesn’t impress me honestly

[@VivaLaWatts]

He's baaaaack ;D

[@MrGamingBeast101]

YOU SHOULD DO MORE! This dubstep drumming you did was amazing! Especially the part when you were crashing the symbols and silencing them immediatly after you hit them. That I think was the best part.

[@KanoajbMC]

THE AMAZING DRUMS! THEY MAKE.... ME LIKE SKRILLEX! :O Good job. This cover is amazing.

[@markorr5450]

his skills have evolved so much from where he started, technical genius, love it

[@Ballout.tp3]

I now want a 60fps drum cover.

[@wirawhyra]

Tyrone Pitts coming soon i think lol

[@narc0tlc]

That heel-toe at 1:10 with both bass pedals. That literally blew my mind! WOW! Speechless....

[@narc0tlc]

And that single foot heel-toe at 3:22. Amazing.... Can I borrow your feet?

[@TheMegaPaintballer]

2:50 .... omggg

[@petervanwinden3953]

I love the little smirk he gives after it, it's like he's thinking "Yeah, nailed it!!!"

[@ranger94]

What the f..............uck??????????

[@drkRoss89]

MOM! GET THE CAMERA!!!!

[@colemartin6888]

One of the cleanest drummers I’ve ever seen

[@SonicOrbStudios]

Awesome drumming as usual :)

[@BboyFalcondrum333]

Every single video I watch you become more and more incredible at what you do. All it does is make me want to become a better musician. Keep up the amazing work.

[@crazygcer]

Quick suggestion: record your videos at no less than 60fps (frames per second). Your handwork is very detailed and deserves better exposure. I'm a videographer and editor -- hope my input helps.

[@TheEmceeMC]

I'm SO excited that Cobus is back doing covers.

[@hhh-or3ce]

Bazı insanlar vardır hayalleriyle "yoktan" var olduran, bunu canlandıran. Sen de müziğin içinde olmayanı hayal edip olduruyorsun Cobus Potgieter. Benim sana hayran olmamın bir çok sebebi var ama içlerinden En Etkileyicisi senin hayal gücün. ✋😚👌

hhh Yazamadıklarımı yazdınlan aynen öyle

[@canucar9310]

hhh yaklaşık 10 yıldır izliyorum bu adamı ilk defa bır türk yorumu görüyorum burda... ayrıca cobus potgieter dünyanın en önemli davulcularindan hatta en iyide olabilir

[@John_Gee]

I love the kit, set-up, cymbals, and your playing skills get better with each series!

[@Sidattack1]

3:30 .... one handed.....i collapsed

[@ladysmeagoltennant940]

this is one of my absolute favourite drum covers of yours !! I can watch it multiple times and it never gets boring :)

[@101point5TMG]

I just wanna say, Cobus is not a recording studio. Luke Holland is. Yet Cobus's kit is lower end compared to Luke's. Luke uses samples. Cobus does not. The audio here is much better with the bare basics. Not saying Luke is a bad drummer, far from it. I enjoy them both, but this is proof you don't need the most top notch gear to make good videos and even top notch gear can sound terrible.

[@876CUBES]

hey question what do mean by luke uses samples i listen to them both?

[@101point5TMG]

876CUBES His kits sound is not a natural sound. The real sounds are replaced with artificial sound.

[@876CUBES]

oh ok . well lukes kits sounds natural to me . why do you say that tho i never really hear him say he uses samples????

[@101point5TMG]

876CUBES You can tell. Cameron Mizell has been mixing his most recent and you can hear the samples loud and clear. If they're not actually samples, It's terrible mixing.

[@littledrummerboy738]

I think Lukes drums sound fine... i believe Luke rushes his covers more than Cobus does when it comes to production and therefore the quality is not as high as with Cobus'. And idk why you say this is a good example of not needing top notch gear to sound good... im sure Cobus would sound amazing on any kit but he uses pretty damn good gear.

[@RaccoonKCD]

Must've watched this cover a hundred times as a kid lol. Still awesome

[@JoeEllisDrums]

...I'm gonna go practice now... o.o

[@tbaxter13]

I don't think anyone is ever going to top this! So freaking good!

[@FriendsofEnemiesBand]

that right foot doe :D

[@FriendsofEnemiesBand]

***** yessir. watched him even before we had a youtube account in '07

[@nickaltamirano2680]

On top of putting out an AMAZING drum cover. Thank you for actually using everything you have on your set, I hate the people that have massive sets and use less than half of it, you have a large amount but you use ALL OF IT and it sounds amazing. Keep it up!

[@xnewman96x]

Your fills have ridiculous flow to them

[@ryanruegamer2941]

Yeah dude, seriously. Just... just amazing.

[@banzaitreaty]

so much better than computer originated drumming, so crisp and clean huge thumbs up from 2021

[@fejericktorres5539]

2:40 The Beast is Coming ...

[@fejericktorres5539]

+ 3:16 That freakin' killer fill ! WHOOOO!!!

[@lacgugolator]

Been watching you for years and I can say you have evolved as a drummer and you have taken this to a whole new another level brother!!! Amazing! You're amazing!

[@magicD53]

Idk why but watching this made me want to play the bo2 campaign lol

[@BrettVano]

Thanks for posting Cobus! You have been and remain you of my top favorite drummers. I watch you to learn!

[@neqproa]

Please cover SINKING DEEP by HILLSONG Young + Free. :)

[@fdjalivi]

amazing song, is Cobus a Christian?

[@neqproa]

I think he is. I saw his Hillsong drum covers. :)

[@fdjalivi]

could you send me the link to that, He used to wear christian t-shirts in his covers a few years ago.

[@neqproa]

just type COBUS HILLSONG :)

[@markorr5450]

sam dowrick nebpro he is, check all of his descriptions and he always throws Laus Deo Semper in them which is Latin for Praise Always to God. I believe all of his recordings in S. Africa were in his church.

[@bugsdaddy08]

absolutely sick man, by far the best drummer out there. perfect fluid motion and technique and the beats you come up with are second to none. Thanks for the entertainment!

[@mlgshrekaz7985]

1:21 u liked how you used the bell of it

[@MusashiMiyamotoOpba]

right

[@GageDrums]

I taught myself how to play breaking out almost exactly how Cobus does it.. And I was really excited because I thought that was one of his advanced covers because of the beat he does on the china with the double bass..but then..I watched this series and I ask myself.. How..just how.. Haha you're creativity is AMAZING

[@Helmsdrums]

*all of those fills were nasty

[@Hextechie]

That's a great description "Improvisation feeds creativity, but discipline makes it real"