How NOT to overplay Earth Wind & Fire - September (drum cover)

[@jamesknight7072]

This is masterful!!! Less is more! The drum is the heartbeat. You don’t want your heart over-playing. It just needs to BEAT. The captions are fucking funny too. Now whenever I hear this song i will be singing “Polio ... Poor Leo . . . “

[@kevinprause8958]

The thing is: even though you don't play that many fills and keep it rather basic, the fills that you DO play are always spot on. From placing to tightness and tastiness, just incredible. I'd prefer you at any gig over 90% of other KZbin drummers.

[@AbelLabel]

Thank you man!! :)

[@traehadfield5365]

Bro should be called “how to get a gig 101” hahaha

[@ricogarofalo1591]

Wonderful! How about a series of them? In essence, the message should just apply to all songs of this ilk/style, but what the heck, I love the text pop ups ;)

[@AbelLabel]

I am thinking about it man! Actually I even came up with a funny alias..

[@lucavonpeschke4362]

This is just fantastic, im covering this song with my band, and thats EXACTLY how EVERY drummer feels about this song. That "poor Leo" thing and the "polio" happend to me tha exact same way! Awesome! Just awesome! xD

[@samschwager9067]

This has to be one of my favorite videos out there. Sharing this with all of my students immediately! Hats off!

[@zacharytate5142]

I like the little comments in the vid. 😂😂😂

[@stuartpreestley5634]

Totally Love this Dude, great drumming, and a very funny video. Too many drummers absolutely ruin songs by over playing them. Pop songs don't need endless showy fills, just a tight groove in the pocket. Less in always more! Well done brother.x

[@liebergabor]

Hands down the best online drum lesson you can get. You should really do a series of this! And keep on going man, it is true that these things go unnoticed most of the time here in Hungary but those who follow your work greatly appreciate it nonetheless.

[@mr.topbottom1448]

Ok so this is so cool. Low key learned some fills from you as a beginner drummer. Also so damn funny.

[@redline.overload]

OMG this is so great! I am a new drummer, been playing for about a year and a half so you know what phase I am in haha, and this is soooo what I needed to see before covering this song. Super! Thanks!

[@trustnugget280]

I love everything about this video. Your style, movement, kit, the very fitting play style and of course the messages! :) I will use this as a big inspiration for my performance. Keep up the work mate!

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

This is perfect! As a newer drummer myself just getting into playing along with cover tunes, this is an amazing lesson how to solid player with out over playing

[@kanesanders6669]

This song is soooo much simpler than most people play it. The isolated drum track from the original recording is even simpler than this version in that the kick is on 1 and 3 only, instead of every quarter note. When I play this song live I play it exactly like this; quarter notes on the kick (to keep driving the song forward), the occasional sizzle on the hats and minimal fills.

[@chrisjohnson9396]

Fantastic video and great pocket. Less is more.

[@joesmith34]

Chris Can you tell me what is a chop..Would I be right in saying hat it s a short drum fill.. like Da Da in stead of Daga daga daga. Snare tom.

[@blue-eye-white-dragon]

Love this amazing inspiration for performers. Very sensible

[@JEFFtheUltimateLOKAL]

Bro! How is it that you are not that famous? I love your channel bro! You are freakin great!

[@AbelLabel]

Thanks a lot, man! Needed this! ❤

[@josechavez2148]

Thanks for posting this. When I’m in a hurry to cover a new song for a gig it’s easier to get the details via visuals/video. Nice pocket work 🤘

[@cgplayz545]

This is a test of endurance and psychological torture.

[@alexandre_sa]

I literally couldn't stop laughing through the whole video and still at the same time I was so impressed that this is pure talent and you played it perfecly on point!!! The world needs you to make a lot of other videos like this!

[@exaisle]

The worst thing a drummer can do isn't to fall out of tempo....or get lost after a fill....or be too loud....or fart (!)....NO....it's to overplay. This is a masterclass!!! 🙂

[@dylanquadackers2000]

This was very nicely done and i'm abselutely loving the little commentary with it! also, very nice sounding drums and very tight!

[@ASH_wonu]

Dude you are have the best cover of September Drum!!! The chorus really got me damnnnn U are amazing and not overplay. Damnnnn

[@deequi77]

So much beginner friendly. Earned a sub by not overplaying it. Please do Footloose cover

[@M0NN1]

Will use this for practice. Im mainly a percussion player learning the also drumset. Gotta work on my fills especially and returning to the groove in time. Awesome video!

[@M0NN1]

Btw i told you this one year ago. And Im back to the video. Gonna learn to play it like you did and apply with it to a conservatorium. Need to play percussion too since drums is only my 2nd instrument, but they need it for applying

[@joshuawasley8944]

How do you do a pop fill

[@BLUEBOYLUGOS]

1000th like, and I feel like you've earned it. Really well done, as a hobbyist drummer those thoughts really resonated. Wish you would do this alot more, for more simpler songs such as these. Or even complex ones! You're talented at this, really loved it. :)

[@krisztiantoth4194]

here before it gets viral. awesome

[@davidlatham3490]

Wow I found you just in time to learn this for a gig. Love your side notes. Keep cool. Yes Thanks.

[@AbelLabel]

Thank you man! I hope it helped! :D

[@patrickr.452]

Great feel, nice groove, excellent! I was listening to the recoding however, I don't think he plays quarters on the bass drum. Either way, still awesome :)

[@doubledeucedrums]

Mad cowbell covers Review was here:) 👏👏👏👏👏👍. Great great video man. You’re featured in out today’s video @8:27

[@AbelLabel]

Thanks man!! I just saw your video! :)

[@James-ef6op]

thats exactly how it should be played. clean and precise. thanks bro

[@carlosqdeguzman]

Hahaha this cracked me up!!! All that prep for a fill then.... NOTHING! HAHA Had this been any other drum cover it would've been filled with fills since the start of the 16 beat on the hi hats during intro 😅😅😅

[@jimhancock988]

This is truly very good @ not over doing this song! Love this!!!!!

[@SatakhNakhte8796]

Now that's how you play a groove!! Good job!!!!

[@magdielmontano6675]

I’m cracking up so hard ! I love how you played the song perfectly !!

[@chrisn8665]

Probably the best EWF drum cover on KZbin

[@jrmaal]

Equally funny and instructional, you probably anticipated the thoughts of the 80% of the musicians watching the video. Haha! Congrats Abel, keep the good work.

[@mrmayonaise2435]

Blessed Drum Cover

[@marjoriepreston6620]

Oh man, this is great. Love the Batman-style sound effects: OOF!

[@taychinnn]

Good drummer + creative = 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@donf3739]

This is a something a lot of drummers need to learn, including myself, when I was still a stupid kid. The only negative thing I can think of is that I've always thought bobblehead drumming was pointless and annoying, but all in all, good lesson.

[@suburban_guy]

It's the groove

[@DhenzSpeak]

Polio YEAAHHH!!! Haha, this is funny at the same time, learning. Thanks for sharing this

[@benbutler5851]

Nailed it! Love the captions! Polio...Poor Leo!

[@emmaburla4630]

This is definatly my favourite video in all of the internet

[@clydesdrumbeats]

This is so awesome! Very simple yet full of grooves :-)

[@thiagobustamante]

You are the best! Thankyou! (the end is amazing!)

[@tjanderson1972]

Amazing cover!!! Where did you get that shirt - I must have it!

[@AbelLabel]

Haha! I guess in a Reserved store. :)

[@olivierjacquet]

Clean and spotless ! Really nice drumming

[@Andronty]

Hey hey hey Ba de ya, say that you remember Ba de ya, dancing in September Ba de ya, never was a cloudy day Ba duda, ba duda, ba duda, badu Ba duda, badu, ba duda, badu ...is all I'm gonna say

[@AbelLabel]

Google is everyone's friend ❤️

[@StevieeeTV]

dude you deserved a thousand subs!!! I love it

[@jonasolivar4098]

Man. You just revolutionize drum covers.

[@OmarAguilarDrums]

Beautiful drumset sir!

[@joetaylordrums]

Beautiful playing mate

[@tonymilone5458]

Very funny and played perfectly. Thanks for the demo!

[@dendismtll9233]

Yr complites.. drumer & comedian hahaha i like that. 😂👍👍

[@KarimDerG]

That vibes🔥🔥

[@joshuasmith-qe8si]

I love you your so funny keep it up and i just subbed good luck

[@bottse2007]

Hey whats that extra plastic cover you put on the snare? And why exactly?

[@AbelLabel]

It dampens the sound of it. :) I cut it out from another drumhead.

[@bottse2007]

@@AbelLabel ohk. I will try it. Thx. Funny video man 🤣👍🏼

[@noneofyourbusiness614]

NGL.. i want to always go completely off while playing this one. Good stuff bud.

[@martin-__-]

I love that kit

[@DanyySwaggy]

Necesito más vídeos de este tipo. I really love it.

[@nikostein5936]

Hey - great drum cover :) Do you have only the drum track recorded and could you send it to me?

[@AbelLabel]

Write me at [e-mail] :)

[@mickey7718]

Great job! Keep it simple, and never overplay a song!!!!! I keep telling my grandson this every time he plays!

[@aenmelendez]

bruh that is the most accurate way to play it, well done!

[@adrpercussion]

Dude this is so awesome. Thanks for your hard work bro

[@lean1771]

it's sad how it didn't go viral. this vid is under rated.

[@AbelLabel]

Thanks bro! A lot of things here in Hungary are underrated.. 😀

[@justicia8393]

...you rock it 🤘 Welcome September 2019 🍺

[@whereiskeira]

I love this, this is just AMAZING!

[@combatfitness7092]

I did the same thing as you only I made the hi hat parts like 1e+ 2e+ bla bla. Is that okay? Lol

[@juhaszmarci91]

Ez még mindig nagyon ott van 😎

[@nikolaiborota8808]

this is great

[@scottross617]

DUDE! I'm in tears!!🤣! Polio!

[@benoitmahaut6263]

nice one !!! what is the model of your snare ?? thanks :)

[@AbelLabel]

Hi! This is a custom made Angel snare. 🙂

[@benoitmahaut6263]

@@AbelLabel thank you for your feedback ! ... do you use a donut or it's the original snare sound ? last question : what's your hihat ? if you can send me links of snare & hihat :)))

[@AbelLabel]

@@benoitmahaut6263 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGTCg4yuiZmSl6M this a Constantinople 14" hihat, and here is the snare (mine is a custom made 14x7": kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJDHq4J6obuhrMk

[@AbelLabel]

@@benoitmahaut6263 oh and that is shurely the original snare sound. I very rarely use samples but just in lost cases. :D

[@chickentea7346]

Omg i love this dode yoo his hilarious broo oooooo i luv this man he is funnier then most comedians keep up ma man

[@NabilKarsheh]

Angel drums

[@joshuagaerlan3084]

There was a polio Money day's a shiny day Damn genius

[@arac77]

You are spectacular, very cool :)

[@lelezinha7122]

this is soo good

[@noahmusicnz]

came here for the meme and stayed 2 years on for the fuckin drum tuning. mad man

[@graviron]

This video needs more view.. like really..

[@lisanagel214]

LOVE THIS!!!

[@bigwhoopdave]

Poor Leo. Awesome video man.

[@D0B0123]

Thats cool, but I just love overplaying :)

[@MultiDalee]

Am I blind or did the intro say Abel Minimal and not Label?

[@AbelLabel]

Because this is Abel Minimal. :D

[@AbyNeon]

EPIC!!

[@JoseFrancisco-bs4fs]

Ótimo

[@SteveTheDrummer]

Well played 🥁😎

[@seanraynor5547]

🤣😂 love it brother 🤘👍

[@grantoptana716]

This is perfection!

[@markjeffersonlabor1318]

that discipline I can't handle hahaha

[@lawrenceaarontiquia8980]

More of this pleeease,

[@sjdrums03]

Brilliant. Gorgeous jellybean kit too!

[@jaribungarten1932]

thanks its so helpfull!!!!

[@BigJimmy]

Nice work dude! (I play the same way) ;)

[@markpaycer6908]

I see some overplayers on songs like these. Keep to the song. Embellish a little. Dont overdo it. Good job.

[@flacko-alex1441]

This is amazing

[@janetwallace1502]

Holy Moly 😲

[@jpsoria2753]

cool 😁

[@jessepope2746]

This video taught me how to play this song