Fireflies (Owl City) Played By 8 Different Drummers

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[@kaypee702]

The fact that Travis got 2/8 slots is an accurate representation of how influential he has been/is as a drummer.

[@nogrecords]

📠

[@mc-designhacker]

I'm probably just reading too much into it, but I feel like Alex can't contain his smiles as much when he's playing like Travis.

[@twiztinupblunts4031]

Yeah, I think Alex might just be a big fan. Considering the amount of "Blink 182 versions" of songs and stuff

[@christianadams6949]

FACTS!!!

[@baulzzzzzzz2278]

Am I the only one who thinks yellow card might have one of the most underrated drummers? That dude was always going hard and really gave them extra staying power

[@tylerj8613]

YC got dramatically worse without him in the band. He’s absolutely intrinsic to their classic sound

[@TigerDrumline42]

Lp3 is an amazing dude. When he dropped off, Yellowcard went to absolute hell.

[@adamlgiroux]

Yeah that guy was insane. They had cool guitars and stuff but to me the heart of yellowcard was the voice, violin and drums

[@erikcamacho1338]

LP3 was insane! Totally agree that the band lost some quality when he left

[@nmbr1ctrman]

Yeah he was pretty important to the band and their vibe. They fell off big time when he moved on.

[@calebschultz3537]

You should absolutely keep Relient K in your repertoire. I went back and listened to that portion 5 or 6 times before finishing the rest of the song. So accurate, yet subtle enough that it wasn't over-the-top. Well done.

[@ohalistair]

S tier pop punk band.

[@Noface-zev]

Gahhh I miss relient k! I was doing a bunch of their covers when the pandemic first hit just never dropped them along with everything else I covered haha 🤷🏽

[@haydenshortley]

I also agree! Dave Douglas is a highly underrated drummer. Relient k covers would be great!

[@Sgtcat190]

Would love to see some relient k covers! Definitely one of my favorites. Dunno why but I thought "country cover" and my first thought was the song "Therapy" from Forget And Not Slow Down.

[@trevorharmon9506]

RK was also my favorite section. Countrifying one of their songs seems so fitting to me, since they have some stuff that leans alt-country!

[@ADSheehan]

It always makes me so happy when people know who Relient K is.

[@SofaLordOfCouch]

I think my favorite part about this one was realizing just how much more I notice drums in songs by some of my favorite bands then I realized. Being able to recognize the Relient K, Underoath, and Josh Dun arrangements was pretty cool.

[@themiddlecase]

Immediately recognized and loved the Aaron Gillespie and Dave Douglas sections. I'd love to see some Underoath and Relient K style covers!

[@NathanPhelpsMcPhelpsius]

Youth kid catnip. Can't get enough

[@sirnatanielson]

Old school UO for sure!

[@dickeymantle]

Really dig the Yellowcard version! You're the man.

[@ryismazin]

Every comment is about Reliant K, but like, Yellow card, guys. Yellowcard. ♥️

[@scottdw]

holy eff dude, that was a trip down memory lane

[@captainfantasticmcawesomev3381]

A rk reference!!! Favorite band of all time, is the band that got me started on guitar. Just saw them on their un yeah tour. So glad to see it when they get recognition.

[@tombuck]

1. You’re an incredible drummer 2. I can’t believe how good those electric drums sound!

[@HesNotATameLion]

Fantastic job! I love that you included Dave Douglas from Relient K. One of the more underrated drummers of our youth. I also loved how you mimicked his performance in “I So Hate Consequences.” Also great band choice given Matt Thiessen’s role in creating the original “Fireflies” by Owl City.

[@mattgomez115]

The Yellowcard and Relient K sections had me grinning ear to ear -- absolutely nailed it. The others were amazing, too, but I'm more familiar with those two bands and caught on right away. Love your videos! Keep it up!

[@tawmuz49]

We need a Relient K cover! Loved the piano, drums and guitar parts for Dave Douglas. Totally wasn’t expecting that

[@bp2888]

Alex, hear the guys. We would love that.

[@megshep]

All I could think was "That sounds like a Matt Thiessen arrangement" and then when you dropped Dave Douglas my jaw dropped and stayed there for the rest of the video. I love all of your stuff man, but this hit me in a really special nostalgic way. I saw Relient K play at Darian Lake in 2002 and my dad whipped out his binoculars so I could watch Dave on the drums...that cemented me as pop punk kid for life. Again, absolutely obsessed with this one Alex!!

[@Yorie1234]

The actual song was co-written and co-produced by Matthew Thiessen, so a pop punk version will probably always sound reminiscent off Relient K

[@megshep]

@@Yorie1234 Correct!! But when the RK arrangement came up, it was clear to me haha.

[@dcunitedmts]

I haven't thought about Relient K in at least a decade, going through the hits again. That arrangement felt so familiar but I never would've guessed RK given a thousand options.

[@klenk1am]

Relient K has one of the most memorable concerts! They have a lot of fun. I can still vividly picture Matt walking out on stage with a toy Keytar to open with "In Love with the 80s"

[@megshep]

@@klenk1am I had the pleasure of seeing them on tour with Switchfoot about 5 years ago and it was absolutely incredible!

[@henryb.7723]

The synth at 2:08 - 2:29 was absolutely DIVINE

[@gundamofspitara7583]

Very Killers

[@penguins.227]

I couldn't stop laughing and smiling this whole time. Not only could I guess most of the bands but I knew the exact track that you pulled a majority of the sound from (Yellowcard especially). LOVE that you included Relient K too, that's my most listened band my whole life by a wide margin.

[@TQDRUMMER07]

That was great! Longineu Parsons III is easily my favorite drummer of all time! Biggest influence on my own drumming next to Travis and Aaron.

[@kevinweiss888]

You even got the posture down for the different drummers. Attention to detail is a big part of going from good to great. Travis' left, right, left on the symbols... chefs kiss!

[@kevinmcgrath2552]

We need full versions of each! The Ocean Avenue one was probably my favourite if I had to pick, but they’re honestly all killer!🤘

[@Daeranilen]

Loved all these drum covers, but you absolutely cracked me up with your MGK impression at the end! Completely dead on.

[@AlexMelton]

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[@geniosityfilms]

I love how you didn't just change the drum styles but also added some band-specific arrangements and adjusted your vocals. You're an incredible talent, never stop doing what you do!!!!!

[@drummerbatak]

this video make me sure that you are really a drummer LOL

[@joeyteenspirit]

Alex, what kind of electronic drum kit are you playing on here? It sounds amazing! You’re one talented guy. God bless you

[@christianmino4073]

I love how for yellowcard you just changed the song to ocean avenue XD Love ya bro, seriously a like on this comment would make my homies so jealous XD

[@TheLionsDen]

Hey Alex, totally unrelated, but i got a reply to my earlier comment saying I was selected for a giveaway, is that a scam, or was that legit?

[@GodGolfGuitars]

More Relient K and Owl City covers, plz!! Great work! Really impressive!

[@anthonyfranklin7137]

I love how you tease the style before flashing the artist name. It made it fun to guess. The Underoath one had me like "yesss, this is what I love".

[@Cheeze9403]

Perfect Relient K arrangement with all those syncopated beats....and UnderOath just hit the spot! Thanks for bringing my back to the early 2000s. What a time.

[@nathanielmessner8717]

i enjoy the fact that the Relient K section was at the part of the song that Matthew Thiessen had vocals in. :)

[@painteater19]

I can't believe it took me this long to find this one in your bag of trucks! LOVE the owl city cover in all its forms.

[@GhostGhoat]

I loved the Underoath segment. Cutting away just as you went into the Writing On The Walls part makes me want to go listen to all of Define the Great Line. I'm craving more.

[@hill0532]

I watch a lot of your videos when I have to drive through the night. Nostalgic sounds remixing lots of things I love. Always impresses me.

[@GabeMoser-sp4wk]

Bro put the feeling this intro as the Travis barker example. I like this guy. Most ppl are gonna put like dumpweed or something.

[@inouire]

Never new that drummer imitations were a thing until now, spot on, congrats !!

[@nicboortz2795]

i went into this thinking "god i hope he does aaron, his drumming is so iconic!" and then you did! plus relient k?? holy eff. all the nostalgia. love all your videos, would love to see more like this, incorporation of RK, underoath, maybe some beartooth! keep it up man

[@msmdrummer1]

Highly appreciate the vocals and instrumentation changing with each drummer as well.

[@kivenramz]

Dude you mean Fireflies played by 8 different bands. You killed it not just with the drums but also with your arrangements!! 🔥 Also happy to see Underoath and Relient K there!

[@DeeGil]

Saw you working on these on IG and was wondering what it was for. Worth the wait!

[@nikmore3778]

You missed the “modern” travis’ double crash with both sticks on the same cymbal haha good stuff! Always amazed at your ability to play a variety of instruments so WELL! Kudos 👍🏻

[@katejoyce2725]

That was so enjoyable!! And I loved the Ronny Vanucci section!!

[@saga7741]

Omg, the Relient k part with the " More than useless" guitar intro... the Thierson's piano... I NEED MORE!

[@TigerDrumline42]

That was actually pretty dope. I was just scrolling random drum videos, and this popped up. Lp3 would be flattered!! The modern barker was pretty funny too 🤣🤣

[@FrozenBlade77]

So happy you did Dave and Aaron. Wonderful execution's of those guys too. Would love to see some Relient K and Underoath content.

[@jweddy]

Gosh the Dave Douglas Relient K sound brings me back! Absolutely nailed! Would love more songs in that format.

[@ThomasSexton]

Great concept and fantastic execution! I love that you included Relient K!

[@tayloralford4805]

The Blink section had big Feeling This vibes. Awesome work man.

[@barneyboyle6933]

My favorite’s gotta be when that instantly recognizable Blink sound kicks in

[@RacheWithTheFace]

The only one I didn’t guess correctly was Twenty One Pilots. You’re amazing at everything you do so it’s hard to pick a favorite. They were all perfect but Relient K just hit a little more for me, it was so beautiful.

[@kingpin08918]

for some reason idk why i guessed panic at the disco for that one myself! XD

[@RacheWithTheFace]

@@kingpin08918 I can kinda hear that lol.

[@IRLand713]

Dude, spot on, especially Josh Dun. Thank you for putting Relient K in there!

[@levisublett9877]

When you did the Dave Douglas drum style I almost fell out of my seat. I love all of your stuff but Relient K is actually my favorite band so to see that crossover happen, I almost crapped my pants.

[@twopencemoto4759]

Bro. You’re a frickin monster on drums too!! It’s not fair man. ;-) Keep up the incredible vids!

[@tommarkowskimusic]

The dissonance and drop during the chorus Underoath part was perfection dear LAWD

[@ARSZLB]

1:28 holy fuck that halftime on top of the classic pop-punk dissonance from the guitar was EVERYTHING. i literally have goosebumps, it really was THAT FUCKING GOOD 😩💜

[@mattowens6970]

Bro you’re sic. So good. Inspired me to buy an electric set for the first time ever.

[@wadaya87]

Those three crashes on the end of the gillespie set were on point. More underoath! \m/

[@madmikemike]

I guessed Travis and Aaron sections. Awesome job dood. You’re an all around talent.

[@wr1039]

The killers section also sounds like angels and airwaves. Good stuff dude

[@rafaeldraickbueno7078]

Hands down you of the best videos you came up with. Aaron’s part was so good.

[@davidhenderson367]

LP getting some love! One of my favorite drummers ever

[@ianbrown7066]

Relient K, Underoath, and The Killers portions were spot on! I loved it!

[@benjamin.kelley]

Knew right from the get-go what you were going for when you started playing the Josh Dun style beat! What a fun video!

[@Tyler-eq6hp]

From the first few notes of the FOB one, I immediately heard "I am more than you bargained for yet!"

[@ImStuckOnATrain]

You’re just incredible man, one of my favorite musicians on KZbin.

[@lanemoss]

Well done! Super fun and I could pick out a number of those before you ever put the names up. Aaron Gillespie especially! So great. Nice work.

[@jgonz7564]

Dude. This was the most entertaining and interactive drum video I’ve watched. I was literally sitting on my couch getting excited trying to figure out the drummers before the names popped up. Amazing job man!

[@alexanderhuber1437]

Best version of this song. I am a guitarist who is infatuated with drumming. So good dude! Great job!

[@robertadams3666]

The amount of these I got right is scary haha, great job man!

[@Jager87]

I did not expect to see a Relient K segment! Freakin' love it!

[@njstella55]

That Underoath section was such a blast from the past!

[@kyleseridonio9807]

That was sick! I think we all wanna hear the Patrick Stump impression, though!

[@FatherBeck87]

That was awesome. Was fun guessing the drummers. I got 5/8 right and the rest were on the tip of my tongue. Very well done man. 👏

[@kcwidman]

Bro, got happily surprised by Relient K, then you hit me with the Josh Dun, love it!

[@MrDerekmartens]

Gotta say, your ability to accurately reflect the subtle flavour differences between bands and musicians just keeps me coming back for more. And heightens my enjoyment of those bands when I go back to them afterwards.

[@stephenbentley2604]

Please put this cover on Spotify, it's awesome!

[@frankgreco95]

Immediately recognized Aaron as my drumming is very influenced by him. Great vid man!

[@ugondisnesruns9436]

This is incredible. Loved every minute of it. Do Darren King next!

[@matthewshambler2644]

You nailed it.. 8 times! That Fallout Boy and Reliant K though.. wow!

[@toxicsquirrelboy]

Haha that MGK singing section with Travis Barker "(Modern)" cracked me up. It also made me realize how Travis has evolved, and that in a good way!

[@SkaegSkater]

Bro, Alex, you are insanely talented. I could straight hear the changes like they were as clear as vocals. Really well done.

[@DuggsTube]

Bro you're fucking wild. I got every band I know of and I'm not a drummer. You're so so good at replicating a sound. Fuck man. Good for you.

[@MrHughtube99]

God, the *second* I saw this 2:45 I instantly new it was Josh Dun, this is such a specific yet accurate little detail!

[@Alexislavergne]

Soooo awesome man! Really enjoy every single video of yours! You’re pretty fucking great man!

[@paulschuchts3837]

You nailed the way that Dave Douglas's drumming always perfectly accents all the other aspects of a song

[@joshcastle9257]

Guessed them all! Absolutely cried when you came in with Aaron Gillespie

[@konnai4973]

Josh Dun was spot on! I had a feeling you were doing something from their Vessel album.

[@mattmandg6524]

Like so many others are saying, really fantastic to see some love for Dave Douglas, he's such a spectacular drummer and vocalist. My other favorite pop punk drummer is Zac Farro and I feel like he's a descendant of Dave in a lot of way. Cool stuff as always.

[@ResenhaSoccerClube]

Dude, you’re so talented.. congrats!!

[@valorrelics]

I love how youre changing the feel of the vocals and beats to match the style of drummer, well done sir

[@chickenwithhotsauce2971]

I did not expect to recognize the Josh Dun part without even knowing he was gonna be in here. Fantastic.

[@kylegunter823]

Aaron Gillespie was so accurate! I knew right away but when you leaned to the mic that was perfect. 😂

[@sbfulmer]

I literally laughed out loud at the Aaron Gillespie one. I love all your stuff man, you’re really talented and I love the mashups between genres. Keep ‘em coming!

[@ciaswillman]

So cool mate. Bloody love your music. Very talented.

[@HowtoRestoreHeadlights]

Absolutely killer!!! Best drum cover ever! IMO

[@30seconds1000]

Amazing man! Great Job! Waiting for more drum covers

[@PastorMattieIce]

This was so good!!!! So much talent. Great work. I feel that you did Yellowcard with the most accuracy. I LOVE Relient K, but that one wasn't as easy to notice (still good though) as when you were playing the Yellowcard version. All in all, great work!

[@cigiesandvtines]

I was NOT expecting Relient K to make an appearance in this and it was the greatest surprise

[@AndrewPonti]

That was super fun! Yellowcard is for sure the most underrated! I know some others have said the same.

[@Masonspellings]

Dude this is your best video yet!

[@paradoxes1272]

i keep watching this video. Why is it so good? And is it too much to ask for a full cover in almost any of those styles?

[@skithunter8990]

Awesome. Love the 2x Barker tribute and YC

[@rrppodcast3347]

You’re so awesome. Was waiting for Third eye Blind who’s drummer I don’t know the name of. Thought you might put Ringo Starr in there too. GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS!

[@xandercrew6088]

2:49 is my favorite cause you can see the kid in you come out and having a blasttt :)

[@rpdiplomat3687]

I was hoping when that mic popped up it would be Aaron! Great video!

[@caseyguseify]

How much talent does one dude need?! But seriously this was awesome!