Nic Collins Hears "Whiplash" For The First Time

[@WheresSeamus]

Dude got thrown straight in the deep end and somehow came out in one piece, mad respect.

[@TheStateoflove]

didn't quite hit the tempo though 🤣😅

[@gatomaru]

his dad is a great drummer, he has good genes!

[@jeremywagner1711]

@@gatomarugood gene-esis’s!! Eh? Eh? 😃

[@ZAWFUL]

Almost like the end of the movie does lol

[@caarriav]

jajaja@@jeremywagner1711

[@Halocene]

That snare is P E R F E C T I O N - you guys tuned it, mic'd it, eq'd and compressed it perfectly. That deserves to be sampled and released as a pack

[@juliobittencourt8689]

Indeed!!!

[@everope]

Has to be a black beauty right?

[@EdsterZ0529]

Oh hey brad! 😂

[@MatthewDanielsNB]

Haha no bullshit. I was eyeing up the kit like, wow look at this 80s monstrosity, idk man. But that first floor tom hit and then that snare crack. I was like, hot damn his kit sounds amazing.

[@zacharyyoung1083]

@@MatthewDanielsNBgotta have them huge concert toms to pull off 70’s era Genesis, some off the greatest Prog ever laid to wax.

[@ajkeefner]

Dude...MAD respect to Nic for even ATTEMPTING this. This has to be the most brutal one I've watched yet. Not even his playing, but throwing him into a piece like that! Much love.

[@ajkeefner]

Good lord...just got to the 2nd take, I think this is even harder to play with a click! And he CRUSHED the final take! Holy cow, mad props, Nic!

[@timsonins]

He did mention 7/8 was easy for him to pick up. I argue this is the hardest part

[@AlexanderSirnes]

To be fair, this guy was 21 when this video came out. Improvising over a song like this is no joke, no matter the age! Mad respect!

[@hankkingsley9183]

But he had an advantage of listening to Phil Collins play drums probably even in the womb

[@silverXnoise]

@@hankkingsley9183His mother was pushing on the twos and fours.

[@sarcasm-83]

Not even "to be fair", he did incredible, nothing more to it. I'm no tempo perfectionist ofc, but to me that was fire.

[@pedepatopimenta]

Im no drummer so I cant even fucking conceive how someone can listen to this for the first time and come up with this, amazing stuff.

[@peterad1529]

Same here ! These videos are amazing 😂

[@duffman18]

It really doesn't take long to get to the point where you can just jam along with pretty much anything on your instrument. Only a few years. You could do it too, you have the capability within you. Best thing to do is just take your instrument around with you all day long and just play along with everything, like music in TV shows and music in the ads in the ad breaks, and playing along with the radio, and so on. Do that every day and you'll quickly be able to jam along with anything, with ease. It's really not a difficult thing to learn how to do. At worst, it's an intermediate level thing. But beginners (i.e. people who've only been playing for like 1 to 3 years) can learn it too. You are more than capable of doing this yourself, whether that's on the drums, or on another instrument like guitar, or piano. This is what Jimi Hendrix did for practice. All day every day he'd have his guitar around his shoulders with the shoulder strap and would just play it all day long, while doing everything else, like he'd cook some food and be playing along while the food cooks. It's easy to get to a point where you feel and sound completely natural improvising and jamming along with any piece of music, when you spend a few years or even just a few months playing your instrument all day long like this, playing along with every song or jingle or whatever that you hear.

[@mollyoko]

10,000 hours

[@randelmatt]

​@@mollyokonailed it. 5 years full-time dedication to a particular skillset.

[@mollyoko]

@@randelmatt add another 5 to that to start finding your own style.

[@shwahofficial]

Giving anybody who is not a jazz drummer whiplash to play is MADNESS! He did great!

[@GregMcNeish]

In his breakdown of the original drums, Nic touched upon something that I think is at the heart of the style difference between rock & jazz. His instinct as a rock drummer was to add his weight to the big moments, amplifying with hits what the horns were doing, whereas the jazz approach was alternating between light and dark (playing or silence) and using the drums to colour that light. Ironically, despite saying he's not Larnell Lewis, by bringing that rock approach to jazz, he made it fusion.

[@ChrisOBrienMusic]

Very well noticed.

[@skabde]

Spot on! That's basically what happened here, making it fusion!

[@timleftthebuilding]

"there's a valuable lesson in their somewhere"

[@dimaermolenko98]

Disagree. He did a terrible job! Sorry it was! Calling it fusion doesn't make it better!

[@GregMcNeish]

@@dimaermolenko98 Neither myself or anyone who has replied said anything about the quality of the performance or its suitability to the song. You're disagreeing with a point that was never made.

[@Utcheeow]

Sometimes we forget the weight of the name he carries too easily. He is humble, well-trained, young and down to earth, he has a great career ahead of him, he did very well on the tour with his father, playing with authentic sacred monsters and in front of very demanding audiences, and in this video he has put himself on the line in the best way possible by tackling a genre that is not in his league with intelligence and musical taste. I can only wish him the best, and if he then succeeds in reviving the glories of progressive rock of yesteryear I would be even happier.

[@sergiosanzone958]

you're right, man i love his version, he crushed it.

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

weight of what name

[@Chump1]

@@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777 bruh his dad is one of the greatest prog rock drummers of all time.

[@Utcheeow]

@@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777 I thought it was pretty obvious :D

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

@@Utcheeow I still have no clue what you're talking about. I'm a Jazz guy know nothing about pop music or low grade corporate rock.

[@Elderberry4199]

No nepotism to see here. This kid is skilled in his own right.

[@Kuroo37]

Es que si Phill Collins es tu papa teni el meo profe desde que eri niño, como pa que no saliera weno

[@plwadodveeefdv]

well it's literally nepotism. that doesn't mean he isn't good, it just means his dad is phil collins and gave him a job in his band... which is the definition of nepotism, giving your family a job. it's also the way society has always worked so if people are mad about they should be mad at their parents, not mad at someone with good parents lol

[@BeersAndBeatsPDX]

​@@plwadodveeefdv Nope. Nepotism is giving a family member an unfair advantage. A professional musician of Phil Collins status wouldn't give his son an opportunity unless he deserved it. Y'all love to throw the word nepotism around without even knowing what it means.

[@BRUISER14]

​@plwadodveeefdv pretty sure his dad was on record saying he wouldn't have given him the position unless he could play. He had to earn his spot just like everyone else.

[@dailyreactive]

Talent yeah but also having a dad like Phil Collins helps.

[@endrawes0]

3 takes and he got it to this point? Excellent musicianship

[@BobSchoepenjr]

He is a pro!

[@marecl]

I thought the same! Impressive ear. FIERCE TALENT 🌟❤

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

yeah those are lots of buzz-rolls when you add them up

[@greenmirror5555]

Three takes and it's already better than the original!

[@MartinME3]

It’s crazy good!

[@sebastienbourdon3358]

That kid is as nice and gifted his father was. It is such a pleasure to see him play.

[@ssethsamm]

Phil Collins is alive.

[@lookupverazhou8599]

​@@ssethsamm He's alive in all of us.

[@xSnarfsx]

@@ssethsamm He can't play anymore though, I think that's what he meant.

[@vizzzla]

@@lookupverazhou8599 like really alive though

[@gefloigle]

Talk about getting thrown in the deep end! Honestly, I liked Nic’s intro with the drums than the original. Well done! Respect!

[@theomnitorium7476]

Dude had to improvise on one of the hardest jazz songs ever and absolutely nailed it! Mad respect!

[@AnitaPOE2]

You reaaaaaaally really think he never heard that song before?

[@theomnitorium7476]

@@AnitaPOE2 it's literally the point of this series that these drummers play songs they are not familiar with. He may have heard it before at some point, but clearly doesn't know how to play it. Therefore what he plays is improvised.

[@AnitaPOE2]

@@theomnitorium7476 i wrote the comment towards the beginning of the video - i was thinking "oh well...clickbait again" Then i saw the REST of the video...and i stopped talking haha. This kid is wild

[@theomnitorium7476]

@@AnitaPOE2 he sure is. If you haven't watched any other videos of this series, I highly recommend it. It's really interesting how different drummers approach this challange. Chad Smith improvising on a 30 Seconds to Mars song is a highlight.

[@victorparent]

Remember these classmates who kept complaining about the test they "f*cked-up" and still always ended-up with straight A's ?

[@Eldss164]

I've seen other great drummers be given easy songs and you give the kid an extremely difficult song and he comes out alive. Mad respect for Nic. Deffinately has his dad's DNA.

[@DadiszFekete]

absolutely, they gave Chad a 30 mins to Mars song...

[@Anthony-bigfellasydney]

Yes!!! They gave him floaties !​@@DadiszFekete

[@missanthropocene2020]

He is so likeable! Bring him back!

[@erdiu]

"Not quite my tempo" 😂In all seriousness, he crushed it! Seeing a good musician finding his way through some unchartered territory is fantastic. Great video!

[@anthonyreed3763]

Lol that line is burned into my mind after that movie

[@Metallic_Hydrogen]

But was he rushing, or was he dragging?

[@dustinlamb7941]

You came to early…

[@totes98]

Hahahaha I think too

[@mark_midmark]

This comment had to be here! lol thanks for posting it

[@BrandonToews]

I put Nic through the ringer on this one and he crushed it!! Hope you enjoy the video!😄

[@ryanreeves8931]

He seems like a super cool guy. Very humble. He seems like a guy I would hang out with. I’d love to play in a band w him. This was great!

[@BrandonToews]

@@ryanreeves8931 - he definitely is! We got to hang for about two weeks and it was a blast!

[@theofficialdrumcovers]

unique

[@chrisfaller2675]

Is the interview with Phil Collins coming to you tube or is it up on drumeo?

[@EdisonPivaDrummer]

Hey Brandon! He did very well, I really liked the intro... and the great lesson learned felt like a punch on the face... I really agree with Nic. Great video! Congrats for the great job you're doing at Drumeo!

[@kfauzi109]

Chose the song that directly associated with a drummer spending the entire movie bleeding to get right is such an evil pick. I love it

[@remyjarrett8863]

@@matt9906 bro is mad for no reason

[@Peter_Joshua]

​@@matt9906Touch some grass, mate.

[@murthisrikanth]

I think it was caravan that made the character bleed. This is the song in which a cymbal is thrown at his face. Still an evil pick for a rock drummer, who is still learning his skill

[@LiamHagan]

Not only playing through the parts without drums, but actually coming up with a part that sounds like it was always meant to be there is a testament to his skills. I'm sure Phil is incredibly proud!

[@thomasmeyer8798]

The phrase "I'm not Larnell Lewis..." makes him absolutely sympathic (likeable).

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

well he's not, he's some other guy.

[@truefilm6991]

Oh absolutely. Nic knows whom to look up to.

[@OdaKa]

Sympathic?

[@thomasmeyer8798]

@@OdaKa What?

[@OdaKa]

@@thomasmeyer8798 never seen that word before

[@keithdowson5941]

I love it when a drummer works really hard in one of these, produces something totally amazing, then listens to the full track and realises they could have played nothing at all. Nic Collins is a beast, what a performance 👏 👏 👏

[@danielmoreira1802]

I love this series. Drummers don't go away feeling embarrassed, rather we see them express themselves in their element and how they play. A great way to show a drummers skill and the greatness of a song!

[@jessejensen4204]

"Drummers don't go away feeling embarrassed"... this sounds like a drummer joke!

[@andreadigiovanni3197]

The way he keeps the tempo like a friggin train. Surely Fletcher won't be disappointed. And this song Is hard as sheesh.

[@roblee7309]

Wow, watching him playing while looking upward - straight channeling his Dad's style. Nic absolutely nailed it, and it was fun to watch him figure it out from take one to take three.

[@yasseford]

Such a humble and talented individual. I love this guy's attitude. "Sometimes drummers need to know when to shut up" bro that is so true for every single person in the band!

[@fullhog]

No just drummers. Musicians in general 🤣🤣

[@anaclaudiapires7716]

By reading the comments, I'm coming to the realization that this might be the most positive and supportive place on the internet. I love it here and I love what Nic just did! That was insane! Congrats Nic and Drumeo! Salutations from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@DogBountyhunter-ys7uo]

Typical dumb comment from a Portuguese dog!!! Hail Queen Maria, coloniser!!!!!

[@AnitaPOE2]

Also, a bit a delusional place considering people actually think that this guy never heard this song before.

[@alibaba02702]

@@AnitaPOE2ok negative nancy

[@enigmauniwar9166]

​@@AnitaPOE2he literally said he watched the movie and that where he probably heard it before

[@mart_0406]

tugas aqui? pensei que era só eu 😅

[@PorkRoll_F3]

Three takes? THREE?! This is mindblowing... outstanding work.

[@alsimmons3617]

Damn, that final take is mindblowingly precise! All the spins and rolls are perfectly placed, wow, he is good!

[@jas_bataille]

"Imma struggle through it" *Immediately starts nailing the intro melodically* This young man is a prodigy and can proudly carry his father's name!

[@rpfcreates4476]

Dude has crazy talent. I really appreciate how much he clearly cares about doing a good job to. It drove him to nail it as he zeroed in.

[@xXDoUbLeDDXx38]

These are my favourite types of drumeo videos, so cool to watch. Amazing musicians

[@walterjaymeadvogado3425]

This man is not a drummer, this is a monster right there! MAD respect

[@coosoorlog]

Dude's a beast. I mean he's got a great groove and a really pleasant sound but then he's tackling this monster rhythm and yet proceeds to sound good from the very get go. Kudos.

[@MichaelTurner-pq4re]

Did not know him as a drummer before this video. Most impressive? When he closed his eyes and felt the music. Phenomenal.

[@neighbourhoodmusician]

You can tell he's: A: Into a specific genre B: Young C: Very talented indeed D: Humble He doesn't have the experience of some older drummers but he has a great attitude and by the 3rd take he's properly getting the idea of it all. He still has that rock drummer power when he could lay back massively, or know when not to play, sometimes but that main groove when he gets on the bell of cymbal sounds amazing. After analysis, too, he gets it.

[@lowfive7983]

@@DogBountyhunter-ys7uo You're not a bright person.

[@jessejensen4204]

If your dad is Phil Collins, I think you have to be humble about drumming.

[@Vodka-182]

​@@jessejensen4204I hope you're joking, have you ever listened to Selling England By The Pound? There's a lot of top notch drumming.

[@Alistair]

@@Vodka-182 I think you took the opposite meaning from that comment than was intended

[@Rondo2ooo]

@@Vodka-182 It's exactly what jessejensen meant.

[@danza26]

These keep better and better the more I find. This is wicked for such little time prep.

[@35mmonrose]

he fucking killed it for only hearing it once. the way he maneuvered through the solo section on the final take was so inspiring. killer comping.

[@the_maker1841]

Bruh, As someone who played and learned through jazz I am suprised by the amount of drummers that have a fear for jazz. And I will admit, this was not the whiplash I was thinking when pressing the video. Yet laughed so hard after his jazz comment. Congrats and very impressive at what he came up with and played.

[@Inferno-hg4hk]

when I saw Phil Collins in 2017 in Australia, it was my first concert I ever went to and I didn't really know much about his music then, aside from in the air tonight and a few genesis tracks. I didn't play the drums then, but one of the standout moments I had from that concert was how incredible of a drummer Nic Collins was, he carried the concert in a way and just nailed every song. I think that might have been the moment I became interested in drums, and it was partly just because of how incredible Nic is. this video shows how down to earth and genuine he is so I can say I'm glad I went to that concert.

[@sharkeynoyz]

I like his drum tone SO MUCH! Everything is SO clear and punchy and pumpy, I need to have it on some of my albums! :D

[@ansuajo]

It's not aggressive sounding even when punchy. It doesn't take over from the whole purpose of the composition...he maintains fidelity to the spirit of the piece.

[@Northertba]

Great job Nic! Your father should be very proud! As am I watching this being a young guy like you who grew up with my dad obsessed with early genesis and showing me the incredible talent there that you now have!

[@longaugust]

I like how the snare helps keep him grounded, even the ghost hits helping him keep time. You can tell he's a rock drummer -- and that's totally great. Amazing interpretation of this piece.

[@barettamay5156]

Dude killed it! I am very impressed with his ability to add more to the groove and the fills each take. Very talented dude! I bet his dad is proud AF!!!

[@MrJellekeulemans]

I fucking love jazz now. Love the funky groove that Nic improvised. Really amazing how fast he can pick this up, because I think jazz is probably the most difficult style to play.

[@atquinn1975]

I like Nic's touch and tone on the drums. I mean, as he says, he's not into jazz, but I still thought he did a good job considering and it's clear to see how his style would fit great in rock and pop.

[@FiZ]

After watching half a dozen of these videos for metal songs, I've got to admit, jazz is an entirely different beast for this game! 🤣 I have SO MUCH respect for Nic after this!! ❤

[@galetinm]

This was sooooo impressive! The hardest task, and he managed it beautifully. I love what he did with it.

[@tomleemusic249]

Wow, he's actually so good. The fact he's able to listen to a song for the first time, with out drums and with in 3 takes make something solid. Top quality.

[@Cooking_with_como]

😊

[@jarrahdrum]

fantastic, Phil Collins is one of my favourites . For me Phil has always been an innovator. really nice to see the drum dna continuing. Nic is great, Thank you Drumeo

[@anthonyw9833]

Incredible! You guys gave this kid a way harder song then the rest have gotten, and he killed it! Way to go! Awesome!

[@stefansandmeier2080]

Cool to see how he gained confidence with each take and how his drumming became more varied and colourful because of that. And a good lesson to take away from it - know when to shut up/not overdo it. Great video!

[@bill7314]

Dude definitely got the hardest challenge yet haha I feel bad for him lmao with that being said it was cool to see what he did with it. Incredibly talented. Especially without a jazz background. Amazing.

[@gastonpossel]

Ok, I'm very impressed with the final take. It works so well.

[@shellbournian]

I think it would be cool if you could get like 2 or 3 drummers to play the same game on the same song without hearing each other's ideas until the end :D

[@RikardPeterson]

That is a cool idea!

[@andrewbayley9096]

Underrated comment

[@kylejonobrien5171]

Yeah, that would be cool!

[@delacruzneili]

now that is something

[@malachimack5254]

They actually already did this before

[@RomanGafurov]

Best whiplash I ever heard! Replayed it for four times and enjoy the sound every time.

[@graffitifxnewcastle2954]

i love watching these, if DRUMEO is not the best school for pro drummers i dunno what is....lol, taking a drummer out of their comfort zone is difficult to do alone while practicing..... bravo drumeo....bravo!.... Nic, i love your father dearly , i grew up to hes music and if it wasnt for him i wouldnt be a drummer....my fav song is DOMINO-glow in the night!.....amazing song ! well done guys , great series of collins vids this week, so awesome...... pappas getting old, brought a tear to my eye.... guess we all think people like phil are immortal and stuck in 1987 sadly age gets us all..... heres to phil collins..... true drumming legend.

[@cghall74]

That 3rd take is fantastic.....talented kid!

[@operator1192]

Oh my gosh this was jaw dropping, he did a really good job on that 3rd run. This is one of the most difficult songs I’d imagine to just pick up without many practice runs let alone having heard the drumless track just one time through.

[@enkiitu]

And he is just a kid. This guy is awesome. Definitely the hardest song ive seen in these videos. Excellent job!!!

[@dorianclini]

I genuinely prefer his take on the song to the original. That intro is absolutely killer. Damn, this whole thing is nuts!!!

[@mr.camacho820]

Oh man, this video is so valuable for a drummer. Less is more. I tend to overplay, a lot, but being a drummer is leading and part of leading is learning how and when to step aside. Love this video! Keep em coming drumeo!

[@xxxYYZxxx]

Overplay everything when practicing, then shore it up on stage.

[@nio671]

The INTENSITY in his eyes when he says, “Jazz.. definitely NOT jazz!” 😂

[@SquareViking]

Jazz in general is such a nightmare to blind-learn, especially songs like Whiplash that change up the melody so much. Nic did a fantastic job on his first playthrough and I'd LOVE to hear him come back to this after having had some serious time with it. His dad is probably incredibly proud. Edit: His second runthrough is just MINDBLOWING. Damn.

[@hannahthomas7786]

Fun fact, this song was composed by Hank Levy whose charts are mostly in odd meter. He was my high school band directors jazz professor at Towson University and has original copies of whiplash and other charts. So glad that his legacy lives on and Nic's drumming completely captures what it's like to learn this chart. Struggle till you figure it out

[@valo9379]

Serving the song, not over playing!!! Kudos, respect

[@lynne8844]

His last take was fantastic! Such a nice young guy and great drummer!!

[@TheChucknoxus]

I love these kinds of videos! Huge respect to all the drummers going out of their comfort zones.

[@algrosskurth7994]

Much respect! Captured a lot and play the main groove with great feel. Loved the ghost notes

[@notangproductions7163]

I saw Nic play when Genesis did their very last gig in London, safe to say he's carrying his fathers legacy on. Absolutely amazing performance, will never forget it!

[@Rio.Punk.T]

You can really feel 2 different influences in his music. He has his dad's big orchestral sound and some real big rock vibes too. Super fun to listen to!

[@interlacedlowtech]

The hardest ball ever thrown in that show and he nailed it, like a champ! Impressive!

[@michaelsstatement]

Nic is a super musical drummer. Just like Phil played every kind of music. Bravo Nic!!

[@mr.nobody2244]

Cool dude. Phil did a good job.

[@fpereira77]

Wow I didn't notice his last name until I saw your comments. Nice!

[@devrich150]

@@fpereira77 Wasn't watching the video either huh lol. He also said he's Phil's son!

[@OvelNick]

He wasn't really father of the year...of any year. From his own words. I'm not just bashing Phil.

[@msmalloryhope]

@Nick Ovel Humility is a trait most people in this world severely lack. Phil Collins and his son have a good amount of it within each of them & it's honestly fucking cool.

[@MawcDrums]

@@devrich150 some of us don't have time to sit through the entirety of every video and skip to the most important bits.

[@bcbmtb9748]

Not quite my tempo

[@kodiejc4202]

here for this comment

[@chonky2129]

iykyk 😂

[@AmparoVargas-d3k]

Jajajajajj

[@arturomarquez9633]

Thank you

[@Andelaz]

Just clicked on this video and my first thought was: the best rated comment is NOT QUITE MY TEMPO 😂😂😂

[@jeffhardymattrey]

I really admire his performance. As a drummer who was also forced to perform in front of a crowd with little to no rehearsal in a genre uncommon to himself I can understand his pressure, but of course his performance is out of this world. Definitely made his dad proud!

[@Mermi]

That third take was absolute FIRE

[@jamesvalentine6435]

In awe. Hands down, the most impressive one I've seen yet.

[@filippobistaffa5913]

I'm always impressed by the visual quality of Drumeo's videos... gotta be ones of the best in YT

[@millermichael]

The fact that any drummer hasn’t heard OG whiplash after seeing the movie. but he still nailed probably one of the hardest song to get right. Props

[@jeffreylong1478]

That was one of the most impressive things I’ve ever seen!!!🤩 👍

[@micb3rd]

Great video and what cool chap! I particularly like Nic's version of the Intro groove and the extended version in the middle of the song.

[@Scalarissa]

That wasn't easy but he did a great job in the end. Seems like a really genuine and cool kid with great chops. "I'm not Larnell Lewis..." shows humility

[@TheSiemek]

Quite MY tempo! That’s why I love this series - you can see the whole creative process unfolding.

[@Fyrecide]

You can usually tell when somebody’s going to nail it when they say they’re going to be absolutely terrible. Humility is the Mark of a great musician.

[@Markusewitz]

Word!

[@GraphicMill]

That was great and Nic seems like a really nice guy!! Well done!

[@grooveitman929]

Great snare sound. He plays good, not easy to play that type of stuff if you are not into it at all. He seems a humble guy and that is a good thing to have in a rehearsal room.

[@squishy312]

This was a great challenge! Nic's playing was fantastic, and both drum parts fit, almost making two different songs. I think we all might have learned something. That less is more overall. A story of how we all tend to overthink things. As well as underthink them. Some musical parts are best on their own for periods of time, to showcase them. I've never heard this song before today.

[@mattw_929]

Bro I feel that pain as a saxophone player who, in seventh grade, was part of my high school’s jazz band and this was what we played. This was one hell of a journey lmao

[@remander3873]

What an amazing job Nic did. He totally made that his own. Loved the rendition!

[@JoshuaPlaysMusic]

You guys threw him into the fire and he did a fantastic job! I liked his take on "Whiplash", I loved how he worked the Ride!

[@OvelNick]

I can only imagine how many times he's been hit with, "you must play drums! Bet you're as good as your old man?" The pressure would've been intense. He seems like a really good dude! I enjoyed the whole video. Thanks!

[@ZACohea]

It is unlikely, that he would have been able to tour with Genesis, if he was not good enough. Both Tony & Mike have praised his abilities, even to the point of later being hired for a Mike & The Mechanics tour.

[@boomchick2216]

@@ZACohea - 100%. A Genesis world tour is one of the hardest asks a professional musician can be asked to step into and he did it. Pretty amazing.

[@mpcvore]

Very good idea to create these challenges ...! Hope we'll see more drummers doing this (so diffucult) exercise...! Tanx to Drumeo...!

[@sammathey1995]

By far the hardest one I’ve seen…good work Nic

[@ukrdima]

Nic's use of crash cymbals during the main theme parts (where the original doesn't have drums) was great actually

[@samuelbaltazar]

I honestly like nic's version a lot. He had great timing and didn't stick out. Great job

[@markvandenberg5885]

He is such a talent! I love his drumming!

[@nicolasocallaghan]

Dude's a fast learner. Well done, Nic!

[@brunomaia6117]

What a sport. Great kid.

[@stevemcbain1816]

One of the best series on the net. Awesome job Nic!

[@ivyskidmoreakamamabear3239]

Nic did a FABULOUS job with this!! He’s so genuine. I so enjoyed this video!!❤