Fight The Good Fight - Triumph (Drum Cover)

I'm sure I missed a crash hit somewhere in there :)
FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT
The days grow shorter and the nights are getting long
Feels like we’re running out of time
Every day it seems much harder telling right from wrong
You got to read between the lines
Don’t get discouraged, don’t be afraid, we can
Make it through another day
Make it worth the price we pay
The Good Book says it’s better to give than to receive
I do my best to do my part
Nothin’ in my pockets I got nothin’ up my sleeves
I keep my magic in my heart
Keep up your spirit, keep up your faith, baby
I am counting on you
You know what you’ve got to do
Fight the good fight every moment
Every minute, every day
Fight the good fight every moment
It’s your only way
All your life you’ve been waiting for your chance
Where you’ll fit into the plan
But you’re the master of your own destiny
So give and take the best you can
You think a little more money will buy your soul some rest
You’d better think of something else instead
You’re so afraid of being honest with yourself
You’d better take a look inside your head
Nothing is easy, nothing good is free
But I can tell you where to start
Take a look inside your heart
There’s an answer in your heart
Chorus

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Damn! That was freaking spot on! Awesome!👌😎👍

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks! :)

[@jeremysmatana8518]

Thank you for this. Gil Moore is criminally under-appreciated.

[@dkwoodsy2082]

Agreed! And could sing too! Sometimes you had to do a double take to see it it was him or Emmett singing. I regret that I only got to see them once. 86 or 87 Sport of Kings tour. It’s up there with the best shows I’ve been to. And I’ve seen Rush 6 times.

[@BeeBumper]

He is an awesome rhythmic drummer, and he can sing

[@CareOnePlumbingOntario]

1000%

[@Frip36]

nah just a criminal

[@jumpinjojo]

Bullshit.

[@eggshellalien]

I know this song beat for beat. You nailed it! I don’t see even one mistake which is very impressive! Nice job!

[@gilbzmusic7186]

I did

[@CareOnePlumbingOntario]

the best band outta canada! Gil Moore not given his dues! saw em in 83 fantastic job

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks!

[@gtrkid68]

Not only are you an excellent player, the drum sound is equally amazing! And just a great performance.

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks David.

[@RB..1]

Agreed. I prefer to torque my snare a little higher. Very nice setup. Cheers!

[@kurttrimas8768]

Great drummer Love The whole Band . All awesome

[@4chicagogrl]

Well done!! One of my favourite songs you’ve done much justice to!

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks! :)

[@fz0gtg]

Even matched the 8 in tom and splash sounds perfectly, no stone left unturned, bravo sir!

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks!

[@wayneseipel6025]

A transforming musical wonder--- zas a drummer, this view is real cool. Anyone who has love, and lost, think thats pretty much everyone, I dunno, this song, recently reunited with, soothes my soul folks, feeds my ❤ HEART😉. I love 'em. Thank God for Music. Ten Four 😉.

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks Wayne!

[@chriswesley8497]

Nice...one of the first songs I learned on bass for a recital back in the 80s. Rush and Triumph!

[@111oooo]

I am Canadian and growing up I never really appreciated the musicianship of these guys until my later years

[@stevencoons450]

Right on! Thanks....just remember getting with my high school sweetheart!

[@drumcovers144]

Great memories! Thanks Steven.

[@willsweat5108]

Great video! Very clean and well done.

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks!

[@mikeschulik8822]

This is a masterclass on crash cymbal dynamics as well. Kudos, my dude!

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks!

[@wolfpack9958]

I've always loved Gils sound, it reminds me of that Bonham thunder.

[@MrFredexcel]

Good job 👏 Man ! Very good song and very great band !🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks!

[@kristyanne719]

My favorite Triumph song and damn you did a great job. I thought I was watching the band playing in the studio.

[@edgardeese]

Gil would be proud. Great job!

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks!

[@davidmorad4405]

Nice job! I can’t believe over 3 years since you posted this video and you have less than 1k likes! Awesome song, and awesome drumming!! Kids today just don’t get it!!

[@dkwoodsy2082]

Nicely done my friend! And nice kit! Remo snare head and Evans tom heads. Great sound. The Adevis Zildgian cymbals sound great! Nice and bright. They make my cheap Sabian B8s sound like trash can lids. Always loved Gil Moore and Triumph. Super fun to play.

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks for your kind comments and thanks for stopping by!

[@rvsteve583]

That was f'ing fantastic!!!!!.......................

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks! :)

[@timlapalme7027]

Very well done. Nice tuning and the cymbal selections were spot on!

[@rhondabesst6817]

Great song and awesome drumming! Thank you for showing at a angle that we can see the drumming to the song.

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks! That's the way I like viewing too.

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

That was epic! Spot on! Thanks for posting

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks... I'm sure I missed a cymbal crash in there somewhere. ;)

[@ConnieCatLove92]

I am learning this from you.....great job.....i can now play most of it without mistakes 😂😂😂

[@autohog]

I dare say perfectamudo, so clean, thank you so much. Gonna have some fun w this one 👊

[@23buzzchopper]

Excellent superb fantastic!

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks!

[@thevampyreslairproduc3531]

That was beautiful to watch. You're a very proficient drummer. Fantastic job,and great choice of songs to cover. 👍😊

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks!

[@thevampyreslairproduc3531]

You're welcome bro, how long have you been playing?

[@drumcovers144]

About 40 years or so, man does that make sound old...lol

[@geraldhartley]

That was awesome. Sweet kit - and great tom sound too.

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks Gerald :)

[@davebasch5995]

Snare sound is perfect!

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks Dave!

[@Dargozion]

Dope cover! Amazing job

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks!

[@michaelschultz4265]

This is awesome my friend !!! Takes me back to High School (And to this day as well) when I discovered the Big 3: Triumph, UFO, and Judas Priest !!! Thank you and keep doing what you love!!!

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks!

[@Frip36]

What years were you in high school?

[@JohnDoe-qt4nz]

Another great power trio from Canada ! You really made them proud, very clean and effortless. A spot on cover that shows it's not as easy as it sounds. I look forward to more awesomeness, great job !!

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks John! Appreciate the comment.

[@joshball4462]

Love this song

[@jeffreyhutchins6527]

Every time I see someone playing the drums and I try to count the top and the bottom, and I see the coordination it takes to be cranking out 16ths with the left foot 1/4 with the right with a trip on the down beat of 4. I question two things. Why can't I really count ? And how in the world did I ever learn to walk,chew gum and talk at the same time ? No way I could ever play drums, I can barely pat my head and rub my belly. Drummers amaze me.

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks for you kind comments Jeffrey :)

[@laurelwood791]

Excell- excell- EXCELLENT!

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks Larurel :)

[@gandydancer823]

I'm no drummer but I know Triumph songs very well. BRAVO! You did a great job. The only that made it miss the perfect mark was the first cymbal ride was about a quarter second late. But it was spot on.

[@sammyvh11]

Power trio majesty there bud

[@drumcovers144]

True!

[@armandousmaximus7258]

Great job!

[@user-gd1ru7er5t]

Great snare sound for this and toms!!!

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks! :)

[@kevinb2647]

well done!

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks!

[@TitanTed]

Wow, very nice.

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks!

[@thevampyreslairproduc3531]

Subscribed 👍😎

[@gregsimmons694]

Great job! Thanks for sharing! God bless you and savior JESUS keep you safe always !

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks Greg! He's the Way, the Truth and the Life!

[@Jfarr1978]

Pure magic!

[@pennylane6351]

You made my night. 🙂

[@rodneylodato5766]

nailed it awesome. thank you

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks.

[@claireclairec6899]

Bravo 👍👏

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks! :)

[@pael8889]

Excellent cover. Makin me wanna get another kit. Right handed drumming still looks awkward to me. Been practicing right handed licks tho and it has helped.

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks! You can never have too many kits!

[@joewarner8849]

Very Clean

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks!

[@starexplorers1202]

"I'm telling you you're going to want more cowbell!"

[@drumcovers144]

haha... that is one thing I don't have!

[@BeeBumper]

Awesome job

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks!

[@dangibs2694]

Talented

[@Bossosunga]

Very good!! Congratulations.

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks!

[@BG-xq5jg]

That was some excellent work I know this song😎😎😎

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks!

[@sungglerpassword]

Nice work! Thanks so much!

[@Allu68x]

Oh,mate... it's not just the way you make it - it's the way you feel it around ya..! Wanna hear some moreof ya....

[@dmartinez9668]

Great job… old school.

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks!

[@larrymadison9411]

Oh yeah ❤

[@lachlanmiller28]

Awesome!!!

[@catherinew9355]

Whoa! Thanks for doing this. I've always wished & tried to play drums. I'm better at air drumming than on my Roland Electronic kit. Your whole set up with video cam is Awesome! This happens to be one of my fav Bands & Songs. FYI: found this article interesting. Talks about Christian rock band and "Fight the Good Fight" as it relates to scripture. Hallelujah! Triumph, “Fight the Good Fight” words and lyrics by Rik Emmett, on Allied Forces Fight the good fight of FAITH, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto you art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. (I Timothy 6:12) For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith… (II Timothy 4:6-7) I remember standing in the local music store with my guitar teacher, Chet, after a lesson and watching some live footage of Triumph on MTV on the store T.V. While I was impressed, I was just a tad surprised when Chet told me, “Now those guys can really play guitar!” This was the early eighties and Triumph was really just taking off with the help of their new single that was getting a lot of airplay, “Fight the Good Fight.” The local rock stations seemed to be playing it over and over. Not bad for a Christian rock band, huh? Christ, you know it ain’t easy. There had been some precedent, of course: The Doobie Brothers’ “Jesus is Just Alright” is to this day still in rotation, and it’s a song which is a bit more in your face with actual use of the “J” word. And there was “Spirit in the Sky,“ Jesus Christ, Superstar, and others (like “Get Together,” discussed above). Christian rock hadn’t achieved the success that it has these days with bands like Jars of Clay, but it was proving that it had the potential to go mainstream in a genre that, ironically, the Christian moral majority had long condemned as satanic. Unless you know your Bible, which I didn’t at that point (and had no desire or even thought to know either), Rik Emmett’s song isn’t overly religious. Sure, he mentions “the Good Book,” but it seems like almost a passing reference, sort of on par with Steve Tyler’s reference to “the Good Lord” in “Dream On” (see above). I didn’t even know that “it’s better to give than to receive” is an almost direct quote from Paul in Acts 20:34-35 (Paul says “more blessed,” not “better”), and not just some sort of paraphrase. There Paul tells the Ephesians: “Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. I [Paul] have showed you all things, how that so laboring you ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ The only problem is that we have no record of Jesus ever saying specifically those words, though he certainly said some similar stuff. But in any case - let’s not wander too far astray here (Heaven forfend,O Lord): regardless of whether or not Jesus really said it, “it’s better to give than to receive” is really the theme of Emmett’s song. If you didn’t get this, it’s because you didn’t “read between the lines,” as Emmett advises. (Verily I tell thee, the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. In books you got to read the white parts#; in music, the silences.) Emmett’s song appears to be condemning “filthy lucre” (and possibly the filthy music business, as well) as much as it is praising keeping the faith moment to moment. As such, it’s sort of a commentary on the Timothy text, in which appear both “filthy lucre” (I Timothy 3:8) and “money is the root of all evil” (I Timothy 6:9-10). The latter actually immediately precedes the “fight the good fight” quote. Dig it: “But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. | For money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” So “fighting the good fight of faith” in this context means sacrificing that lust for lucre that afflicts so many, especially in this society. It’s the “price we pay” for purity of heart. Only the poor/pure of heart will see God. And it’s a continual fight, an ongoing battle between head and heart, between the lower and higher impulses within us. Muslims call this the “Greater Jihad.” Constant vigilance is called for, for “you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might…and these words shall be on your lips when you rise up and when you lie down and when you walk on your way,” says Moses in Deuteronomy. But how much is too much? Did Jesus live on a rock star’s salary? It doesn’t appear to be the case. Jesus Christ Superstar maybe, but not the J.C. we know. Some would say that real faith is believing that all of your needs (needs, not wants) will be taken care of so long as you direct your heart to heaven and become a giver rather than a taker. As Jesus said: “First seek thee the Kingdom of Heaven, and all things shall be added unto you.” I took that slightly out of context, but you see what’s troubling me: Can one truly be a rock star and a good Christian? Is it okay to charge money in return for offering another soul spiritual guidance? Or is it okay to make a lot of money if you plan to take only as much as you need to put food on your plate or whatever, and give the rest to charity? Didn’t Paul say that “the Lord commanded that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living by the gospel”? This brings us to a great philosophical question that a college buddy once posed to me one night in the dorm: Who does more good for the world, the rich altruist with many beneficiaries, or a priest with a small flock (or any holy person)? My friend was in the business school, so you can probably guess what his answer was. Me, I’m not so sure, and I tend to approach coming to any definite conclusions about such weighty issues with a considerable amount of fear and trembling. After all, who can say? Who are we to judge the value of any soul? Yet we all must come to some kind of personal conclusion and act upon it with strength and conviction, right? So for me personally, I’d go with what Jesus said (or maybe said - who knows if he really said it): “Whosoever does not become a little child will not enter the kingdom of Heaven.” Or in other words, Love is all you need, everything else takes care of itself. Call me overly into the mystic (or the music!), but I’d wager if you truly had faith you could move mountains, and that without moving a muscle. That includes moving muscles to be a rock star - or just one who writes about them. FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT The days grow shorter and the nights are getting long Feels like we’re running out of time Every day it seems much harder telling right from wrong You got to read between the lines Don’t get discouraged, don’t be afraid, we can Make it through another day Make it worth the price we pay The Good Book says it’s better to give than to receive I do my best to do my part Nothin’ in my pockets I got nothin’ up my sleeves I keep my magic in my heart Keep up your spirit, keep up your faith, baby I am counting on you You know what you’ve got to do Fight the good fight every moment Every minute, every day Fight the good fight every moment It’s your only way All your life you’ve been waiting for your chance Where you’ll fit into the plan But you’re the master of your own destiny So give and take the best you can You think a little more money will buy your soul some rest You’d better think of something else instead You’re so afraid of being honest with yourself You’d better take a look inside your head Nothing is easy, nothing good is free But I can tell you where to start Take a look inside your heart There’s an answer in your heart Chorus ministryofrock.wordpress.com/.../triumphs-fight.../

[@drumcovers144]

Thank you Catherine! I was inspired to cover this song when I was encouraging my wife to get thru breast cancer, I didn't want her to give up. I told her to fight the good fight, and I thought of the scripture reference and this song so I covered it. :) Thanks for the article and information!

[@catherinew9355]

@@drumcovers144 Yes, this is the song for encouragement & fight....lifting her up to our Heavenly Father using the gift He bestowed you 🙏

[@mikec2988]

I found them again while checking out the old rock ballads. So well put together and had to rock on ya know fight the good fight better to give than to receive.

[@christopheryasus3666]

287 views lol... SUCH A GREAT SONG Thx bro

[@maxadrums]

Nice!

[@ozricus]

Thanks bud!

[@maxadrums]

@@ozricus Anytime!

[@ozricus]

@@maxadrums I checked-out your channel and subscribed. :) Keep up the good work.

[@maxadrums]

@@ozricus Hey thank you very much for the kind words, much appreciated!

[@MrEastern021]

AWESOME! Well done my friend

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks! Appreciate it.

[@recardoricardo5recardorica834]

Thanks

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks for stopping by.

[@infernozy]

Great job

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks!

[@vaneipontes3824]

Mr. Rik Emmett 🎤🎸⚡🔥💪👊😎🤘 Mr. Mike Levine 🎹🎸 ⚡🔥💪👊😎🤘 Mr. Gil Moore 🥁⚡🔥💪👊😎🤘 Great Band From Canadian 🎵🎼🎹🎤🥁🎸😎🤘

[@edwardhahaj703]

well done

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks!

[@MikeB-jz5mh]

Cool

[@duanewaltz9127]

Fantastic work

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks!

[@RogelioPerea]

Snare... SNare... SNAre... SNARe... SNARE! \m/ \m/

[@troyelliott390]

😎

[@avelinomayoral7670]

Good Job.

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks!

[@pageadkins4952]

That's astronomical there's no way I can do even if I tried hard

[@juniorpontes4620]

Mr. Mike Levine Mr. Rik Emmett Mr. Gil Moore 🎵🎼🎶🎹🎤🎸💪😎👊

[@michaelbrown3128]

Great job! Love your ride cymbal! What kind is it?

[@drumcovers144]

I've had it for many years. It was one I acquired by swapping with another drummer. It's a Zildjian 20" - I believe a medium ride, hard to tell, the print has been worn off :(

[@danny6241]

Great cover! I love the sound of your snare drum. What brand of snare drum is it, and what type of drum head do you use? Thanks.

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks! That is a 14" Pearl custom masters, I mostly use a Remo Controlled Sound X Coated Black Dot Snare. The one in the video was just trying this blue one out. I went back to the Remo in the latest one I'm practicing now, I like the sound of it.

[@jbamen4157]

Great job ! Triumph actually built a 30 ft concrete wall in their studio just for the recording of this song.

[@scotts5637]

Great job. Snare sounds awesome. What heads are you using on top and bottom of snare? Thanks

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks! I use a Remo Controlled Sound X Coated Black Dot Snare. Bottom just a clear Ambassador snare side.

[@caminanteespacial]

Máquina.

[@drumcovers144]

Obrigado!

[@kurttrimas8768]

Trying to get his timing on this video, I'll try it on my kit, need some more cymbals.

[@drumcovers144]

Yes, tons of cymbal crashes, I still didn't get them all :)

[@rogerjones6033]

@@drumcovers144 Nice work, but your 8" high tom only got used one time...I would have used it more, but that's me!

[@anthonyellerbrock932]

Awesome work...would love to know who the 1 hater is...my guess someone with zero talent!

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks! ... There's always one in the crowd... ;)

[@mikeschulik8822]

That fucking pocket bro.

[@jesseserna8424]

Rush needs a drummer 🙏🏻..in 2023

[@senorlovato1388]

That was a great cover, I just I could be as good..lol

[@user-qk7rn6ox8f]

good job bro. Theme song for MAGA. TRUMP 2024

[@drumcovers144]

Thanks! :)

[@tucoblondy1643]

Clearly fake. , your not even touching the drums , obviously pretending over the real track. Almost had me though ?