DREAM THEATER - The Dance of Eternity - Drum Cover

[@reidgowan2670]

I've got a friend who's new to drumming and I think I'll suggest for him to learn this as its a good beginner song then I can have him move on to bands like ACDC and Motley Crue to better his technical playing.

[@joshsteffen]

+Reid Gowan good idea. It's good to show people songs they can play instantly, like this one.

[@applejacks971]

Agreed. That straight 4 of AC/DC really screws people up

[@rafde]

That joke

[@anselmofdez.urbina6031]

LOLOLOLOLOLLLLL

[@bunkbeds4920]

You stole this from another video. Nice try though.

[@teddy_rossini]

I spent 30 minutes learning the first 20 seconds

[@pidondeyle3630]

Teddy Rossini actually same

[@xabuinternauta]

same here, but with guitar

[@Cthulhu_Awaken]

You're pretty fast then: there's people who couldn't get their heads around that for years!

[@EmilioBosques]

I am still looking for my drumsticks!

[@stupendous7848]

yeah it’s tricky to try and find ways to mimic all the cymbals when all you’ve got is a hi hat, crash, and ride lol

[@ulasgursoy2838]

Josh you are so fucking unbelievably good.

[@joshsteffen]

;)

[@psychedelian87]

A fucking men

[@stubbs9916]

should have auditioned for dream theater in 2010

[@pidondeyle3630]

Stubbs 99 agreed

[@zakh-g4893]

If only DT didn’t have a stick up their arse and allowed Portnoy to do an album with A7x and just waited a bit.

[@murphymoerf]

that audition was a farce anyway, it was decided beforehand that Mangini was gonna win

[@murphymoerf]

@Kid Political Portnoy recorded Nightmare way before the split. He even toured a few months with them. Everyone including Petrucci said A7X had nothing to do with it. Portnoy just wanted a break from Dream Theater. Pretty much everyone in DT always did side projects anyway so Nightmare wasn't at all the reason he left/was forced to leave

[@zakh-g4893]

insomniac oh I was always under the impression that’s the reason he left because they didn’t want to wait. But it’s probably what happens to a lot of bands it goes from being a bunch of friends playing for music into a business that Portnoy didn’t want to be apart of anymore.

[@EnergizingBane]

Mike portnoy was definitely creative in his musical abilities. One of my favorite drummers. Nice cover

[@jimmybarr1966]

EnergizingBane he was great in that band i still cant believe he left

[@isisjsjsjjajsjsjs5677]

jimmybarr1966 listen to Sons Of Apollo

[@antonioappio]

at 3:49, that's crazy! That pattern is very hard!

[@antonioappio]

maybe the charleston had to be kept opened a bit longer...

[@poopyjoe7883]

dmh091 honestly that's the hardest part of the song for me. it should be simple, but for some reason I can never get it right

[@poopyjoe7883]

dmh091 also Josh posted a comment saying that that was the hardest part for him

[@poopyjoe7883]

dmh091 yeah, I found it easier to hard-memorize the song rather than worry too much about counting everything, mainly because I learned it relatively early; just a couple months after beginning to drum, and didn't fully understand the theory behind time signatures yet.

[@KimHerrinOfficial2]

What strokeeeee is that? Omggggg

[@AnonymousHappiness]

The Dance of Larsternity pls?

[@WeAreClaves]

That video would be just him throwing his sticks in the air mate. Mangini and Portnoy are in another universe when it comes to Lars and his things....

[@russell_kberg1]

I propose it be called the lance of ulrichity.

[@SynKillr]

The Lars of Eternity

[@lred1383]

Just a really fuckin intense 4 to the floor polyrhythm

[@GiovaInThetube]

Add 80% more of snare rolls and china rape without taking care of rhythm

[@ReturnTheSlab932]

Fuck me, you are the best KZbin drummer I've ever seen, you deserve so many more viewers, thank you for these!

[@ReturnTheSlab932]

Zakariah Lafreniere​ as long as he teaches me how to drum first, he can take me

[@felinessuck2936]

lewd

[@NestorParedes]

Just amazing: -Most drummer skip that ghosts notes at 1:38, you don't, great job! -Dynamic was awesome! most drummers play the song with a kind of robotic dynamic, the dynamic plays an important roll in a good song, not only play all the exact notes. -Hey man, these improvisations, wow, OP. -I like how you play the song, fallowing your own rules and not trying to imitate Portnoy. Again, amazing video! Like and Subscribe.

[@joshsteffen]

+Néstor Paredes thank you man. ;)

[@aaronandannelogan]

Those little hi hat rolls around 4:53 were a tasty flourish.

[@rangamsarmah2061]

I've heard this song so many times, I have it pretty much imprinted in my head, and every section and time change memorized. ....now all I gotta do is learn how to hold a fuckin drumstick.

[@KRISNAMUSIK]

AWESOME AWESOME AND AWESOME PLAYING DRUM

[@joshsteffen]

+KRISNA MUSIK thanks for watching.

[@KRISNAMUSIK]

what the soundcard for record your drum ? its very nice sound

[@norwaydude6]

That's three DT covers in a row, we should create a religion called Joshism

[@jonneofsiekkinen]

sounds great

[@matejpetkovski490]

Sounds like a medical condition

[@felipeveiga5807]

If was three tool songs the religion should be name jo-schism

[@yeetfeet1878]

@@felipeveiga5807 good one

[@lawmanization]

Usually I just enjoy your videos, like them, and don't leave a comment; but I had to on this one. This was absolutely mesmerising!

[@joshsteffen]

Thank you man. ;)

[@gregtheflyingwhale]

This is one of the hardest drum covers! Well DONE!

[@SMOOTUBE]

Sick, just Sick!

[@Danny-bx7nz]

HOOO SHIT HE DONE DID IT!!!! MAN WHEN I TRIED PLAYING THIS I LEGIT GOT STRESSED OUT, MASSIVE RESPECT TO YOU MAN!

[@wirawhyra]

+Dan Halm when you got stressed out you'd better keep trying until you can do it, the feeling is awesome, also when you're going to do songs that are as complicated as this you can learn it faster

[@Danny-bx7nz]

That is quite true, but I was just confused in like "ahhh where the hell is this going?!" I Appreciate the advice good sir, have a nice day

[@wirawhyra]

Dan Halm same everytime playing this song lol

[@thatoneginger9928]

Dude your a beast. Also that thing you did at 3:04 was awesome

[@TaxinGigs]

So sick

[@marcospacanaro380]

I keep finding new videos on your channel and getting impressed. So much talent! Congrats!

[@johnpolston3440]

Absolutely best cover of this I've heard. Top man!

[@joshsteffen]

+John Polston Thanks!

[@zakariahlafreniere8347]

Just play the notes...

[@guillermo5066]

Naaaaaa! He's good but u gotta see Marco Minneman playing this song.

[@ayjay359]

You have such amazing skills and style. You motivate me in my own playing and remind me how much the drums mean to me. I am so stoked on your stuff. How clean and with how much style you play, is just a pleasure to see and hear. You are a true master of drums.

[@calebmole4059]

dude.... i have watched this video like 20 times.... it's really helpful when learning it....thanks alot!

[@joshsteffen]

+Caleb Mole my pleasure

[@joselevisilvamelo7819]

+Josh Steffen drum cover Rammstein

[@Heavy_Metal.Nerd-2005]

I play drums for 10 years, since I'm 6 years old, and I never tried to play that instrumental by Dream Theater and here is Josh and he's like 'I do it every fucking time'. Bravo.

[@painlessly_bc]

Josh you should have seen my face when I saw this in your uploads man

[@1306melo]

Sensacional, fabuloso baterista o Josh!! Grande cover...

[@2112fonzie]

I like how at the end he goes like "that was alright" when this man literally played more complicated that portnoy did on the song

[@kilgored02]

Oh my god. That was amazing

[@Henrikim]

Holy shit man! This song is so hard... congrats!

[@Big_betty2]

That was the most solid cover I’ve heard of that song. Good job

[@mattiaciaramidaro5460]

WE WANT THE DANCE OF LARS

[@robertsaldana1948]

Jajajajaja

[@russell_kberg1]

Called,” the lance of ulrichity.”

[@fatuousmusic2822]

Transcribe the whole thing into 4/4 and don't use anything else besides kick, snare, and high-hat.

[@mattiaciaramidaro5460]

@@fatuousmusic2822 Well... You're right 😂😂

[@ricardoccpaiva]

This is unbelievable, congratulations!

[@MikesOblvionPlane]

Still waiting for that Ashes of the Wake medley you promised us on the One Gun Drum Cover! ;)

[@CarlosAlberto-vq6cw]

Josh, you nailed it ! One of the most complex songs in the music, and you dominated it with a incredible maestry. Just AMAZING !!

[@RWH411]

Portnoy would be proud...sick shit dude

[@joshsteffen]

+RWH411 ;)

[@Ladycyberella]

You are the man!! This song is so much fun.

[@gregtheflyingwhale]

4:22 mission impossible))

[@chrisriccitelli01]

Jajaja

[@mouslinee]

3:50 THIS is very hard

[@mcgerry5532]

Wow that was incredible! Beat drummer on youtube by far! Not even close!!

[@mcgerry5532]

Best**

[@guilhermedaniel7980]

kkk, a linha ritmica dessa música é de derreter o cerebro. Bom cara, o que dizer? Is very very good!!!

[@joshsteffen]

+Guilherme Daniel Da Silva Arruda Daniel thank you

[@mattmoves5920]

Josh what do you think about Mangini?

[@WittyCaMoNinja]

BEASTLY!!! Congrats Josh ... unreal job.

[@tenplex]

Good job. And I'm also very happy the comments section is filled with praise for this great music and playing instead of annoying requests for Avenged Sevenfold or Slipknot.

[@guitarbattleslive1274]

lol, portnoy was in avenged sevenfold.

[@guitarbattleslive1274]

he recorded nightmare.

[@herpderpinson6117]

Hey hey hey A7X is güd... not so sure about slipknot lmao

[@joshwhite-pullerofstrings9518]

Panu Salin he recorded an album with them

[@jonas10sej]

So because you dont like A7X or SlipKnot that makes it bad music?

[@Spool77]

Nice job! I listened to this CD endlessly when it first came out. Still one of my all time favorites.

[@frosty327]

Great job dude, you deserve a better snare though. Everything else sounded awesome

[@joshsteffen]

+Sean Raden my shits sounding better now.

[@BoxBoxBoxGaming]

I like to come back and watch this video every couple of years, still impresses me

[@adh212]

The 6 people who disliked this are insane

[@digg71]

I wish I was coordinated enough to play drums. especially to be able to play like this. incredible man!

[@TheAkilesh12]

Madre de dios

[@AlitaRios]

+Akilesh Menezes Un comentario en español! Vamos, carajo! :D

[@TheAkilesh12]

More of an English guy myself, but gracias anyways

[@AlitaRios]

Akilesh Menezes Dude... Boo...

[@alexviralata1356]

+Akilesh Menezes Mas bien Padre de dios!!!!

[@AlitaRios]

Alex Viralata Iba a decir papito... pero no, no voy a descarrilar :)

[@katiesiu3769]

Easily the most groovey cover of this song on the Internet. And I've prob seen all the popular ones. I love all the subtle nuances. You're truly an amazing talent, god bless!

[@IchBins2804]

I usually don't comment any videos but this song is fascinating me for a long time because it's very complex in many different ways and your cover is just amazing! You've become kind of a role model for me especially when it comes to power and joy while playing. I have two questions: How long did it take you to learn this song and which was the most difficult part? Greets from Germany and sorry for kind of kissing your ass :D

[@joshsteffen]

3:50 to 4:20 is the hardest part for me. I learned this song a long time ago. It probably took a week or two to memorize. However, I never used to play the first groove correct until this time, and still approach things differently in a few spots.

[@JoeyDDuran]

+Josh Steffen Speaking of that part, I started laughing uncontrollably when you finished it and then just glanced at the camera with your mouth open like "holy fuck, I did it!"

[@andrewbuchan-drums7441]

You continue to blow me away with your playing! That is beyond epic! 🤘🤘🤘

[@AddictedToGaming2410]

Why aren't you the damn drummer in Dream Theater? But seriously, great cover! You should consider going professional, you could make it :)

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks

[@VictorCardena3]

How do you go professional?

[@kevinr4092]

@@VictorCardena3 When Metallica hires him

[@nickgames5322]

Sorry to say nobody in 2016 and up will be a full time musician and earn a decent paycheck, only models are the ones who go to the radio, do you see primus, dream theater, or any good band on the radio, didn’t think so

[@cheeseisjar3058]

Victor Cardena join a touring band with a label

[@GlebJames]

Hey man great drum cover im a drummer myself thats a tough song u nailed it and you got yourself a new subscriber!

[@MerryGamers]

Джош ты крутой чувак!!!

[@richardlaymance9984]

OMG dude, that is friggin awesome. I could watch you all day

[@thanasisbibas7683]

1:58: how to play dance of eternity 2:10: how to repair broken drums

[@mikefecht596]

Props man, that is not a typical song to play on the drums. Crazy ass time signatures, loved the fills you added. Great job...

[@zakariahlafreniere8347]

Sounz like ccccrrrrap.

[@jerryaprian1049]

come here for 3:50

[@TheAndi74]

Awesome! An eargasm for me. I like your style! Great! 👍😎

[@ant2464]

1:30... the minute i realize i suck at drums..................

[@Rickyy-nx1oi]

for me it is 3:02

[@chrisbeaudoin3709]

For me it is 0:00

[@Vaginaattori]

Haha. Funny how both of those are just basic drumming(triplets & a basic doublebass beat) and the most straightforward parts of the song. 1000x harder things going on here, that actually require real abilities.

[@saranoxxis]

Actually i don't find the song to be difficult at all, I learned it with some practice in a week or two whereas there are other dt songs that really give me a harder time such learning to live or the dark eternal night The secret of the song is really counting and it comes out by itself, I didn't even need a tab, just got it by ear

[@Vaginaattori]

MrNoxxis Well my rudiments aren't that great, so maybe that's just me.

[@andresaguilar327]

You are awesome!! I like the energy you use you play! Cheers mate!

[@Erickhetfield]

Sounds like Castlevania... Oh good cover by the way.

[@lukurd5923]

I think it sounds like something I'd hear in Pokémon Gen 4 with the electric guitars, the epic bass, the synth and the piano. Mostly at parts such as 0:30 to 1:45 and 2:00 to 6:10. Actually most of the song sounds like Pokémon D/P/Pl OST.

[@blzkrd]

Dude, this is seriously awesome. This song quite possibly test the limitation of every skill a drummer can possess, and you nailed it. This song is insane in means of technique and physical capacity. Keep it up!

[@vitodigiovanni4020]

how do you play mike portnoy so good

[@joshsteffen]

+Vito DiGiovanni through worship

[@wheresmycookiegoddamnit8077]

Still come back to this often... truly amazing, Josh!

[@jdperdomo]

A la mierda! 3:02

[@Vandelay-2000]

This might be the most amazing cover I've seen.

[@clarkbalte0329]

better than lars 😂😂

[@davidguzzardo6327]

Excellent job well played

[@joaomatheus6222]

MELHOR QUE O AQUILES PRIESTER

[@jamiedonaghy5525]

Great playing! Loving the bass drum beater rebound! And the wuhans sound good!

[@abdullahsoylemez5506]

hey man i think you should cover megadeths last album its really good

[@nicknottelling6636]

That was friggen sick!! I love your personalized parts and interpretation to the song! Sounds great!!!

[@evanhosley2360]

I feel like they had ideas then just compiled them

[@joshsteffen]

+Evan Hosley pretty much, yeah. I have a Portnoy vid and he says songs like this are series of sections put together

[@joshsteffen]

+Evan Hosley pretty much, yeah. I have a Portnoy vid and he says songs like this are series of sections put together

[@rihirdo]

man you just keep getting better and better !! very good

[@flickdrumming2851]

He looks like a crook but he talks alot with his skills. Wtf happened in this world.

[@h00lmberg]

What?

[@RyanFullerton]

Long time subscriber, first time commenter. That's one of the best drum covers I've ever seen. Thankyou so much for doing it all in one take, on one camera, and on an accessible kit. Love it.

[@joshsteffen]

+Ryan Fullerton ;)

[@beatsdddx]

Your execution is perfect your drum tone is poppin! You have a gr8 talent peace to you. Incredibly complex song to tackle with the odd times etc.

[@andres_.adame1607]

Aswome cover!!! You're one of the best drummers on KZbin. 💪😎

[@peterlewis2035]

Freaking awesome! How could anyone dislike this cover. Josh, you're amazing man!

[@cruzofficial1]

Maaaan and the beggining of the video you are already sweatting like its the 10th try to perform this cover, absolutely killed it!

[@sourabhps]

Its insane that you got that part from 3:49 to 4:21 perfect, well done man!

[@luanproenca]

Muito foda !!! ficou do caraleo Very good! Greetings from Brazil...

[@poppopscarvinshop]

Very Nice! Bravo! Excellent Kit + Fantastic Cymbals! Thanks Much - Subbed.

[@SauronTheCruel]

This song is a masterpiece and you played it like a champ! I like the other fills you added as well. Keep it up!!

[@robby188]

This drummer do the best drum cover on KZbin!!! Congratulations Josh

[@davepowelldrumz]

bloody hell , what a performance 🥇 well done. 👍

[@oppermanfitness]

2 things to add here how can someone dislike this? And I love you changed a little bit but added more Mike Portnoy on a Mike Portnoy cover. Fucking flawless man!

[@Cuzjudd]

Holy shit the holy grail and you nailed all the time sigs perfectly! That was Godly.

[@alvarovargas4231]

Congratulations for the 200K!! Nice cover

[@claudelada]

super great ! excellent Josh !

[@oscaracosta6499]

Un saludo Josh, este sin lugar a dudas es uno de tus mejores covers, extremadamente técnico, more covers like this please you're awesome!

[@lfeercorrea]

amazing performance and interpretation, i really like this!!

[@ryvoltz]

That's one hell of a piece of drumming, man. Marvelous job!

[@jsgun316]

This was amazing! Great job man. This is one of the hardest songs out there. And you nailed it!

[@fencingisb]

I’m amazed at how anyone can do this perfectly

[@sdpistolero327]

Excellent cover sir!

[@Bradshawshank]

love these dream theater covers!

[@larryjimenez9140]

Portnoy is a freak of Nature.....very very impressed my friend, your sticks were starting to SHRED !!!!! WTF....

[@spenserurig7567]

This is so impressive I'm beyond words

[@facundoalvarado4480]

Awesome dude, one of the best drums cover of this song

[@osmiloe2776]

One of my favorite DT covers ever

[@chaseyleemon2853]

Your one of my favourite drummers of all time!

[@joshsteffen]

Awesome!