Drifting (Metal Version) - Andy McKee cover by Raz Ben Ari

[@TheRealAndyMcKee]

Hey man, just wanted to say great job! It's nice to hear such a cool take on "Drifting"! Keep on playing

[@vladimir.alexandroff]

Achievement unlocked!

[@tokimon81]

wow!

[@PinaCoco]

Oh wow, never knew Andy actually saw it let alone commented on it!

[@Xkaran73x]

Wish u try it on ur electrics

[@AusMarkus]

This is how you do a cover. Clearly recognisable but with a new feel without sacrificing quality. Excellent work.

[@phukkitt]

Andy's facebook brought me here, he lists you as one of his "favorite unique takes" on this song. Good job man! :)

[@ZFlyingVLover]

That was flat out excellent cover. That song sounds great original in acoustic and electric

[@Dshizznit69]

i'm here because Andy posted this on FB. glad he did, beautiful!

[@Pyromaniac176018]

The amount of epicness in your work is astonishing.

[@fella11814]

Sick! Would love to see more of this type of ingenuity with Andy's work. I'd bet you a dollar he'd love it too.

[@NOLAMarathon2010]

I was ready to say the same thing: I'll bet Andy McKee would approve.

[@PreDestinedMusicians]

This is one of the coolest things I've listened to in a long time

[@amberyslava2255]

Ive been watching your videos for a couple years, I knew it wasn't gonna suck when I saw it in the side bar. You never have disappointed before. Good on ya mate

[@AndreaBoccarusso]

perfect rearrangment, sounds great!

[@schmdchrs]

This is by far the best tone I have ever heard in a "youtube original." Well done!

[@MetalSupplySite]

sounds like a satriani piece lml nice work man

[@scottinWV]

I hope Andy saw this and could appreciate this tribute.

[@chrismccrea1619]

I fell in love with this song many years ago and saw Andy do it live. I love your interpretation-excellent dude excellent!!

[@avinashsanthanam]

Dear Lord! I so thought that this was a joke! I love the loop in the background and how the lead is being played like a solo!! This is my track for my next drive out on the highway, followed by the original and then a continuous loop!! And then it is going to loop forever! :)

[@FZMello]

I am also here because Andy gave you props on his facebook page. Incredible interpretation. I am sending this to my son because he also loves both Andy and metal.

[@ValentiJesse]

I love your dedication to your work, or what I've seen in your videos atleast. Thank you for letting me enjoy an old favorite of mine yet again :) Greetings from Sweden.

[@holygrailer6643]

Revisiting this classic. This is what originally brought me to this channel.

[@SlicedNToasted]

Oh hell yes you just got a new subscriber. How you just blended my fav to genres of music, acoustic and metal, all i can say is SWEET.

[@OfficetoOcean]

I was not expecting this to be anywhere near as good as it is! Great job!

[@CelebrityCyborg]

I like it Raz! It shows a lot of discipline and certainly a great feel of playing the guitar. Andy has intrigued me, so it is interesting to see what everyone is doing. Fantastic!

[@mathisto21]

Unbelievable!!! Words can't say how well you did this!

[@whatsflawless]

i bow to those who remind me to keep an open mind about music. and you sir are one of them.

[@Harshytcoolguy]

I'll echo everyone else here and just say, i thought this was going to suck, but i watched every second and enjoyed every moment of it, brilliantly arranged dude! Kudos!

[@IAMMisterX]

Fantastic! Andy posted the link to your version of Drifting on Facebook and I had to check it out. Impressively done!

[@daggy174]

I love this so much! Thanks for this interesting and respectful reinterpretation of a fingerstyle classic. I'll definitely be interested in hearing new music from you.

[@masonvonritchie]

I'm thoroughly impressed! I was a little hesitant when I saw the title of this video but you did a great job with this. And that's a sweet Charvel.

[@ffdp419]

WTF, IM FRIGGIN TRIPPIN OUT... i saw this under subs and i was like "oh drifting, like andy mckee," kept reading and i realized its a cover and i was like WTF!?? Great song from a great guitarist, love it, keep up the good work man, this is a kickass cover

[@jasonjulian6303]

What made Andy McKee's version so cool is the fact he was able to play the all the parts at once with a new style people hadn't seen. This guy is great, but the original will never lose its edge over this.

[@gordz2]

I may have already commented but this is UNBELIEVABLY AWESOME!!!!!!!! love this song on acoustic u just made it 1000 times better for me

[@Crono1000]

Great job bro... The way you play is perfect - so clean, yet so heavy too. Keep it up - can't wait for the next video :)

[@Flexofool10072011]

Well played sir. I look forward to more covers of Andy's music.

[@brutalnet]

This is awesome. I wasn't expecting this to be even viable, and it completely is.

[@nishantk69]

Some people hit dislike button too...but even a deaf can feel it...Music no boundaries, no limits.

[@sabru72]

Probably my favourite cover of all time.

[@sintheorem]

AMAZING version, would love to see Andy's response now that he's posting electic vids again... would love to see the two of you work together.

[@Tr1Qzz]

רז יא מלך, זה שיר שאני כלכך אוהב, נחמד לראות שעוד אנשים מעריכים אותו.

[@Legend1885]

Holy shit didn't think you could pull that off I'm outspoken great job man it has a nice ring to it keep it up

[@SeraphsWitness]

I have to agree... I clicked on this thinking it would totally suck. How can you cover an Andy Mckee song on electric? But this is freaking awesome. Bravo, guy!

[@Videoorbiter]

Brilliant! Not a lot of people know who Andy is but he’s amazing! Great job!!!!

[@suli559]

Andy McKee would love this. you're a pro keep doing this and never stop

[@RazBenAri]

@TheRealAndyMcKee Andy! :D Thanks so much! :)

[@vSnAk3]

In all honesty man this is amazing, your technique and skills are nonetheless impressive. Your an awesome musician and your true appreciation for music shows. Don't ever stop making music man! Best Wishes, Jake

[@joby1konobi]

Super cool.Ace playing and feel.

[@Wog85]

Im still watching this in 2019 and still amazed brother

[@SanderPastoor]

For a minute I thought this would be some sucky ''metal'' cover, but when I saw it was you who did it I knew it would be quality stuff. Another job well done, sir. Thumbs up.

[@tianras4798]

Can't believe you are covered Andy McKee. So rad dude!!!!

[@DrT741]

Haven't heard the original in a few days, but this is AMAZING. Great job as always.

[@faustofl]

Nice job man! I love it. The way it sounds as you play looks like Steve Vai playing. Versions are versions. Your version is unique and a very good one. Keep playing man! Best regards!

[@kajpaananen5082]

Lovely -great version and playing!

[@PotaoDude]

I was afraid when I saw this, but this was just great! You did the great song justice like I never believed!

[@2kanchoo]

fantastic cover. You made it really come together well.

[@TrudiTilley]

That. Is. Totally. AMAZEBALLS! You've done the track justice my friend.

[@GWRyuky]

Absolutely great!!! I need tabs for this masterpiece!!

[@SeasideASMR1]

Whoa, definitely wasn't expecting this. Awesome job!

[@MattePurple1]

Wow, very creative. Really like this heavy version.

[@bsbrum]

Nice! I have an '88 Charvel Model 6 and with Andy's song, what a great combo! :-) Nice work.

[@ardukar]

See... usually I do not watch out for covers.. But. Andy brought us here from facebook.. And what shall I say? GREAT JOB! Really like your version! Keep on playing!

[@SoulzStealer01]

Raz, great version man. Love your interpretation of this tune, sounds tight. :)

[@niveom]

man... you did a really amazing job!!!! Congratulations!!!

[@Kazzik27]

Really nice job! This song sounds so good in metal aswell as acoustic!

[@juanca6274]

I didn't have any good expectative, but this surprised me. It's sounds awesome.

[@DoooMLooorD]

It's the best cover for the song I ever hear!!! THNX!!!

[@jimmydeuces]

That's a great rendition of Andy's song! Good job!

[@floriancasciano3761]

Fantastic job ! This is really amazing !

[@TraceofHatred]

Much more simple and easier to play without a doubt, but still fun and catchy. Great job. :3

[@tomydurazno6243]

Andy McKee itself shared this video, congratulations, you must be really proud!

[@funnyguys1243]

this is literally awesome.

[@BeauxBaird]

epic. amazing how well it transfers to a heavier sound.

[@mysongsareaparasol]

very good technique. you do seem to have a sound musical aesthetic. i wish you the best of luck .

[@SkewerHead]

Wasn't surprised to see I was already subscribed to this dude :P Lovely

[@RxCanadAxR]

BRILLIANT!!! Friggin love the original and you do a great job of covering this shit for the headbangers of the world!

[@dippedinwhiskey5942]

when i saw this i got stoked, Andy McKee is amazing, and you kicked ass man! \m/

[@haydenmolineux5999]

dynamics on electric is a mission man ! frustration station

[@GaviLazan]

Are you coming to one of Andy's shows this week? He's playing at the Zappa in Hertzeliya, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

[@rnjsaka]

Very good very well I love this version

[@ericdouglas3528]

Congratulations for the creativity! Very nice video!

[@981407036x]

great choice to cover, and very very well done... i think many guitarists would shy away from covering andy mckee's stuff because of how intimidating his stuff is

[@theperfectflaw412]

i agree with you. the original is immortal. i just think its great this guy was able to turn such an acoustic driven song into metal so efficiently. andy is great. but this dude has some true talent aswell.

[@MarconeMoreno]

Great Job Raz!! I think it's a way better song now xD Keep doing this amazing work and you'll grow BIG someday!!

[@ghadieid2824]

Wow man that's amazing, great job

[@jordanmntungwa3311]

so brilliant I didnt know how to react. my brain was confused by the conversion of a brilliant acoustic into a brilliant metal version..

[@petas874]

This is really awesome, I hope Andy sees it.

[@ElephantsOnStilts]

Amazing! lol, me and my friend were goofing around and tried to make a cover like this, but you've done more than we ever could think of doing! :D

[@monoface5]

かっこいい！！ナイスカバー！ This song is cool!!　Pretty nice!

[@Goregrindhead]

Best damn cover I've seen. Keep it up man. Great sound.

[@nilleftw]

Damn you make that look easy! Sweet job

[@MattPollitt09]

I bet Andy would love this, he's a total metalhead

[@satch121121]

That's sounds awesome great cover mate

[@RageKage216]

Well done sir!!! Very impressed.

[@enkaperson]

I was sceptical with your video. but you totally nailed it.

[@compassionawareness]

absolutely fantastic

[@MetalSupplySite]

faithful to the orignial, but creative and interesting with your interpretation. Great man :D

[@LouieNJ]

Wow. This is incredible.

[@goyolake]

If Andy played this he could easily fit on G3...now, you make more of this !

[@IronMatrix13]

You kick asses, dude. McKee is the genius who wrote and played it in the acoustic way, you are the smart dude who played it in the fucking Metal way!

[@matthewmeserve73]

Awesome job with that man!!

[@capitancoolo1]

Fucking eargasm inducing. I bet Andy McKee would be so proud.

[@mike911ish]

you did not fail at that my man.

[@TomDodsonMusic]

It is a crime that this doesn't have millions of views.