Dream Theater - On the Backs of Angels - Drum Cover by Troy Wright

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This is a Drum Cover of On the Backs of Angels by Dream Theater from their 2011 release - A Dramatic Turn of Events and is the copyrighted property of its owner(s).
The song features big epic open grooves with some fantastic drumming flare by the amazing Mike Mangini! He has brought so much to this band whether you're a Mike Portnoy fan or not! Hope you enjoy!!!
GEAR IN THIS VIDEO:
For a full detailed description of what equipment I'm using go to:
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DRUMS:
Pearl Reference Series in granite sparkle finish, Demon Drive Eliminators
22 x 18 Kick
14 x 6.5 Snare
10 Remo Roto Tom
12 x 8 Tom
14 x 14 Floor
16 x 16 Floor
CYMBALS:
18″ HHX Ozone Crash
14″ HHX X-Celerator Hats
8" HHX Splash
18″ HHX Evolution Crash
10" HHX Evolution Splash
16" Stagg China
21″ HHX Groove Ride
18″ HHX Legacy Crash
14″ AAX Stage Hats
19″ Paragon China
SKINS:
Remo Ambassadors, Emperors, Controlled Sound and Powerstroke 3
STICKS:
Promark 5AW
CASES:
Hardcase
CAMERAS:
Canon Legria HFM31, GoPro, JVC SD (foot cam)
*A special thanks to Allans Music/Billy Hyde Stores Australia and Brad Hosking and Nick Woodend from the Gold Coast Institute of TAFE for letting me use their beautiful studios!!

[@TroyWright]

Thanks man. I started drum lessons when i was younger and picked up the reading thing pretty quick. I started teaching when i was fairly young as well which really helped with my sight reading and transcribing as i would constantly write out grooves, exercises and songs etc for my students

[@johnkordish3546]

You are one hell of a great drummer

[@TroyWright]

Thanks mate. I like smaller set ups and some songs demand more sounds/drums etc. I change the setup to suit what I'm playing

[@thomasaura31]

You freaking nail every single drum cover dude!!!

[@larrytate1657]

He edits out the bad takes I heard though.

[@thomasaura31]

No shit :0 Why would he put the bad takes on youtube

[@larrytate1657]

Idk just to show some bloopers maybe of the ones he didn't nail might be funny.

[@hannes1734]

Larry Tate Skip this video to 8:07

[@acetrainerben]

Your snare looks like an eyeball with the light reflecting like that! It's pretty cool (and a little freaky)! Sounds amazing, too.

[@davidcohen_]

+Benjamin McEachrane Yeah, seems like his hitting an eye ball :p

[@ZackMester]

Always love this dude's vids. He's a monster. Plus now I have a new appreciation for the new DT album

[@lalamike25]

Dude you're a freaking beast!!! Gotta love that 11+15/8 intro and 7+8+8+8/4 verse and outro :) and Sabian all the way!! :D

[@amongsttherust]

God damn, the Recording of the drums is amazing. Every cymbal and every tom sounds perfekt defined. Just listen to snare or the chinas. Great work on playing and recording!

[@sammytk8830]

I love this 'as I am' a huge dream theater fan. Rock on man!!!

[@manufacturedbeats]

Who the hell disliked this????

[@Corbitto512]

some dumb ass troll that has no friends

[@labbern]

maybe people that dont like it

[@jamescrud]

People who packed up their kits and quit drumming after see this video.

[@TheManglerPolishDeathMetal]

some idiots ... just imagine how much work this guy put into it ...

[@darrenjohnchung]

clearly people who doesn't even lift!

[@user-yj7yh7vp4l]

2:37 - amazing moment :D Troy, this is the best drum cover I've ever seen. You'll not believe, but I watch this video once-twice a day, because I LOVE IT.

[@shrunkendesigner]

I could sit and watch that video over and over again. That was awesome.

[@MakkusuDJF]

But then he came in a couple of months later, and here he was, a human being doing this stuff. I was blown away. It’s fun doing that kind of thing because you can just come up with stuff that’s beyond your wildest imagination, drum-wise, and then make it happen in real life.

[@TroyWright]

I haven't always used a clear head. I found the clear head to give my snare more pop, crack and body

[@Metallicazor]

you should do some opeth

[@guitarhead14]

my favourite drummer covering my favourite band, sick!

[@visneliturta0502]

Simply the best cover of this song on KZbin.

[@jao2914]

Would love to see you cover "Finally Free"!

[@MetallicaFan109]

Would love to see some covers of Tool or Tesseract. Would be awesome

[@MrMejh]

TesseracT!!!!!

[@MetallicaFan109]

MrMejh Ohh yeah!!!

[@saxdrummer92]

Tool Absolutely!!

[@MetallicaFan109]

TamaTamax7 That would be mad too

[@CihanKoseoglu]

Shadow Of Silence aldin mi cevabini

[@MrSIYJAZZ]

BEST DRUM COVER ON THE BACK OF ANGELS I SAW SO FAR ... CONGRATULATIONS...

[@yoyowollo1241]

I am a straightup hiphop head. but my friend in college was obsessed with dreamtheater. it took him like 6 tries to get me to get into it. Once I did, well, im still here 5 years later talking about them. thanks for covering them bro. and btw, i think ure the best drummer i know of. alive.

[@rmard2]

Flawless!!! I really love all your cymbals sound, dude! Your snare and tom too. Oh that means everything :D

[@josephtheredaily9438]

Awesome!!! Switching sticks on 6:00!

[@lukesandersondrums]

Pretty sure he's hitting the ride with his left hand

[@szeshingsiu]

The overhead view is too damn gorgeous! It's like a flash bang!

[@AleeBarcelos]

I’ve been playing drums for more than 10 years and this is the best drum cover I’ve ever seen.

[@glacier2win]

You should cover Enigma Machine!

[@tompramanaaccount8892]

After learn this song so many years, the only part I always fail is still at 1:31. That polyrhythm killing me.

[@danielpoveda4119]

usually i would watch a few minutes of the cover, and then move on because whoever is playing is not really playing it right. but man i saw the whole thing, and even learned a few things! thanks for this cover man great job!

[@TroyWright]

@Misawa59 yeah i plugged my in ears in the laptop, played the track in itunes

[@jjptech]

It feels like a Dreamtheater cover by meshuggah xD

[@jacotolkien]

Sick just Sick. The ending LOL

[@Alino974]

Perfect job. Without any error. You are a complete drummer.

[@MichaelMolinaM]

I'm not a huge fan of Dream Theater but there's no denying the fact that your a bad ass on drums. I also saw your rendition of Happy. Loved it as well.

[@DeaFX]

That moment when Troy Wright is more on time than Mike Portnoy

[@brianburlew3647]

Lol... you mean Mangini

[@DeaFX]

Brian Burlew Mangini's tight not Portnoy

[@DeaFX]

youre right

[@thomashauge4798]

+Jaxcompot That moment when you realise that it was Mangini that played this record and not Portnoy :P

[@gzarrukd]

+Thomas Hauge But he's talking about his timing. Portnoy always plays everything waaaay faster live.

[@FanaticDrummer]

I hate Mike Manginis Zildjians for DT. Does not fit the music at all. Way too bright and pingy. Mike Portnoy uses HHX and hearing the parts played on Sabians HH and HHX just sound so much better.

[@MATTlovesDRUMS]

Two different drummers, bro. That's what their preferences were. The music changed after Mike Portnoy left and Mike Mangini has fit right into the last 3 albums beautifully. His Zildjians were perfect for it

[@gsxracer1977]

yeah because DT play's kiddy rock now, Zildjians indeed fit with that. Too high and pingy, the dude Fanaticaldrummer is so right.

[@bryandrums32]

gsxracer1977 Sabian’s dark cymbals Don’t even compare to Zildjian at all, have you ever heard the K and K custom lines...... Sabian has yet come close to them, plus Sabian stole the secret alloy from Zildjian,Robert Zildjian is the founder of Sabian..... so wtf u talking bout

[@SwedeSpeeder]

@@gsxracer1977 This is why Mangini is their drummer and you aren't. lol

[@meinlpurealloychina227]

As if drumming couldn’t get any more elitist. You just had to prove me wrong.

[@MTJRugby]

honestly one of the best covers I've ever seen on youtube. Fucking flawless man. I remember seeing this in my sub box and thinking that this was unreal

[@nickbroomhallmusic]

I AM JUST NOW FINDING OUT THAT YOU COVERED DREAM THEATER. YOU ARE MY NEW FAVORITE PERSON EVER.

[@exritmica2459]

This is the best drum cover of this song ... Congratulations

[@claxxalc]

Most amazing DT cover I have ever seen.

[@jimmy_mcneilus]

The world needs more drummers like you

[@UnusualDrums]

Awesome music, awesome kit, awesome tuning, awesome drummer. Just that

[@SWicKLives]

Completely mesmerised by the amount your snare dented on each hit. Amazin, Troy!

[@JayRamahi3810]

It’s interesting to see Troy’s entire kit together

[@mhsline1423]

That snare sounds gorgeous!

[@Zhaggysfaction]

You play this second to only one drummer and after seening him play this live there is no-one to top it. Very nice job!

[@kahmis88]

It's very nice to see how smoothly you play it!

[@SlamDuncDrummer]

Only two words can describe this: "FRIGGIN AWESOME"!!!!!

[@morbidangel980]

the sound of your drum is amazing. great cover

[@nolandisconnect]

Fantastic drumming man. This is why I subscribed. Every song is done so well.

[@HoiYant]

Wow. First drummer on KZbin that I've seen actually mirrored the keyboard solo and mirrored the guitar riff with the bass during the passage prior to the first verse. Crazy skills.

[@Randomguy10ful]

THIS IS AMAZING to be able to pull off the parts the Mangini does in this is feaking hard majors props to you dude for the first person i have seen do this song dead on

[@JohnGeeSCdrummer]

it doesn't get much better than this man, incredible job! Love your set up too!

[@nbaileydrummer]

I like the change of cover style! You represented Mike Mangini spot on!

[@skaking04]

My dear lord! Amazing and fantastic and all those other words just do not do just to what I just witnessed! I especially love the fact that while playing this song you proved that while you have the chops and know-how to play Mike note-for-note, you have enough creativity to make your own fills. Well done, it's not often I subscribe after one video.

[@JRocc1078]

Absolutely! Great cover!

[@AML45]

Superb cover. Your playing and talent blows me away. I could watch you drum all day. Bravo Troy!

[@Bruzska]

Very nice :) As a guy who has owned a kit for only 24 hours now, this was inspiring to watch!

[@ssh4956]

personally, it's the best cover i've seen

[@fabiofsumi]

Really great cover! With Feel and Groove!

[@abatzkon]

you are crazy man! Incredible skill and showmanship!

[@stealthrob2]

Mike Portnoy just clicked the like button, great job!

[@theori93]

very nice probably one the of best covers I seen

[@NurIbrahimTikko]

what a beautiful and nice sounding kit!

[@Tlalock87]

Congratulations! Perfect Excellent technical implementation and coordination of the music.

[@343434richie]

Fantastic-great sounding kit too

[@JakeStaffin]

Awesome playing on this one!! You absolutely nailed Mangini's drum parts and I love your personal flare that you add to it. Now that DT has their newest album out, I'd love to hear your take on some of their new songs!! (Or others from previous albums)

[@johnkennedy4450]

Troy that was world class drumming, ur drumming reminds me so much of Mike Portnoy & Neil Peart not just Mr.Mangini, u wud defo be more than capable in any good band in the world, loved it big time

[@antonio610]

This video made me appreciate Mangini's work on that song a lot more. You really did it justice, good job.

[@TheBadThad]

Excellent across the board! BRAVO!

[@thiagonakai1710]

amazing! Perfect drummer! Great song.

[@mischaelman6596]

Awesome! Please more of Mangini's works with Dream Theater. You're really such a badass drummer! Keep on the Awesome job, man.

[@grantg98]

Outstanding. Dream Theater's music very complex and u nailed it. Great job.

[@pomegasm]

Your setup looks and sounds incredible man, keep up the good work

[@TURNIPONATOR]

literally amazing man, perfection!

[@kazz1896]

That was amazing. Keep the awesome videos coming. Thanks again !

[@nauvalfakhri]

What a perfect drum cover! + Favorite

[@comelizer]

This is Perfect drum cover i ever seen !!!!!

[@AdriaanStoopid]

Thats my dream set right there ._. love the sound! Great work on drumming this song too, it really helped me out

[@sankiok]

Absolutely great! AWESOME

[@TroyWright]

@jabaacuatic i think it's a 16" stagg. the far right china is a sabian 19" paragon

[@Alaaar]

Loved it man! Awesome cover.

[@SuperXpress2]

Amazing cover! And very nice sounding kit!

[@jazzdrummer1973]

Troy, greetings from Michigan, USA. Love your playing, and drum sound. Your snare is one of the best sounding I've heard in a long time. Keep up the good work, looking forward to your next video.

[@skyaXIII]

How does it feel to wake up knowing how amazing it is to play master pieces such as this?

[@lDIMEBAGl]

OMG!! Great cover...Great drums!!

[@lguzman431]

Perfect like always!

[@KurtStoffer]

excellent job ! snare sounds great !

[@raptorthreeboy]

Phenomanal job dude! Great quality and camera work!

[@rossshimer5529]

I love dream theather mike portony was a great drummer for this band great job on the drums

[@drummingofdoom]

what an awesome cover!!!

[@HebbyMetal]

I really love how you execute every note and accent so beautifully! Its funny how your cover sounds so much more precise and exacted compared to the VR full band cover.

[@jefflcastro]

Great job man, played with great perfection! And I really liked the sound of your drums, the snare has an awesome sound!

[@Lukas-kh5gu]

3:50 something about that mini fill is so incredible ;O

[@StefanovicVuk]

Just one word....Amazing...

[@joaomarcoscassiano5330]

You are a amazing drummer,Troy!

[@Brent963]

Awesome job man! Very good drumming

[@fgomesassis2]

Amazing...fantastic...congratulations from Brazil

[@fottolini]

Great double bass work! Congrats!

[@ckorch]

Superb job. I enjoyed that a lot!

[@itsaboutsocial]

I'm not a big Dream Theater fan, but I just watched the documentary. You really killed this! Great job man.

[@biker19860708]

That is just the inspiration I needed!!! thanks dude!