Kansas - Carry on Wayward Son - Matt Flacche

Here you'll see Matt Flacche playing the drums to "Carry on Wayward Son" by Kansas. The video was shot in full-HD (1080p), while the audio was taken directly from the mixing console. In this video, Matt combined a mix of mirroring drum parts along with some fresh original parts to breath new life into the 1976 classic.
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[@rbk7876]

Awesome how you add your own touches, nice work , plus we have the same barber ! 👏🥁👏

[@flacche]

Thanks! 👍

[@davonwav]

Great interpretation! Always fun to make it yours.

[@flacche]

Thanks David!

[@flacche]

Thanks MD! When I graduated HS, you weren't even born LOL! You still have your whole life ahead of yourself... make the most of it!

[@briantbrown8958]

Wow, that kit is to frkn die for. Beautiful

[@WinterNukeYT]

I didn't know Hitman Agent 47 played drums. And he's got chops too. Sounds just like the record.

[@zachvrooman4790]

Two things: One: Badass cover, brilliant original stuff thrown in. Two: Your neighbors must absolutely hate you.

[@bm_videa]

The six-tom fill @2:32 is amazing. It fits the feel of the song better than the original one.

[@flacche]

Thanks bm. COMWS is one of my favorite recordings. That day went smoothly and easily. I really enjoyed it.

[@johndef5075]

Thats Neils fill from Temples of Syrynx!😂❤

[@flacche]

Thanks WQ! Yes, it is a beautiful kit to look at, and play!

[@Sauron191]

Amazing looking and sounding kit!! Few grands worth there!!!!!

[@ddrums001]

Great cover! And OMG! I’m in love with that drum kit!😍I’m gonna ask that kit for her hand in marriage!!

[@ericp10261]

That kit sounds superb! A lot better than my 90's Export. Those fills spiced this song up so much.

[@flacche]

Thank you Eric! I was trying to add a little spice without going overboard. The Roland SPD-S worked really well too!

[@arheru]

Those are som incredibly tasteful covers you put out! You know your classic rock stylings, and your gear makes for some very nice sounds. =)

[@flacche]

Thanks Mike! I really enjoyed this tune... it wasn't as easy to complete as I originally predicted!

[@UKDrummerDan]

What a monster of a kit ! Awesome cover kit sounds great!

[@flacche]

Thanks so much Glen!

[@flacche]

Thanks Alex! The drums are looking and sounding fantastic!

[@flacche]

Thanks Caleb! You keep your covers coming too! Congrats on the new 14" floor!

[@flacche]

Thanks a lot Dexter!

[@davidcipolla4036]

Great playing, the snare and drums sound amazing!

[@flacche]

Thanks David!

[@solitaryg]

Great one Matt!

[@wudpecker11]

Thx man, enjoyed the smooth work, and great mix. Awesome.

[@flacche]

+wudpecker11 Thank you!

[@urhottto45]

It's nostalgic!! , awesome work!/👍+1

[@flacche]

+urhottto45 Thanks man!

[@flacche]

Thanks DD!

[@flacche]

Thanks LD! I appreciate you taking the time to watch the video!

[@4dan2]

Nice!

[@flacche]

Thanks!

[@enricodigenova8112]

Very nice sounding kit and great playing I have the same kit setup like what you have but in red

[@flacche]

Cool, thanks!

[@DAYDRUMMER]

Yup that was sweet!

[@gregthegroove]

Awesome job my friend. I LOVE the K cymbals. Kit sounds great in the mix!

[@ldcalhoun5436]

Great cover! I also liked the video clips....nice way to fill in the drumless section :)

[@flacche]

Thanks MrXB!

[@alexondrums]

Great drumming! Your kit is absolutely beautiful as well. Cant go wrong with Pearl.

[@xbeast666]

Nice kit and nice touch...

[@drummerflick]

Great job Matt! My phone finally ley me watch it. :P

[@dww0902]

I like the concert toms and percussion sounds. :)

[@michaellindsay6735]

U are very good on drums keep the great work going

[@flacche]

Thanks Mike!

[@Rastard12345]

There's one deaf, dumb kid out there. Love it.

[@flacche]

Thanks Nick... I'm not trying to play harder or louder... but I'm glad you like the sound I'm getting. I learned in school not to present work in the first person, like "I recorded this" or "I mixed that". It's just how I learned to write I guess :)

[@flacche]

I didn't know wearing drumming gloves had any connection to the complexity of music. But this wasn't an easy song to cover... it's not like it was an AC-DC tune :)

[@michaellee8873]

Great stuff Matt, definitely a favorite of yours as I like that song! Nice video insert at 1:10 too!

[@flacche]

Thanks Andy! Journey songs are not as easy to learn as some people might initially think. Even though Steve Smith laid back (of course), he still imprinted some interesting patterns and fills to make it difficult to reproduce.

[@flacche]

Thanks Rastard!

[@flacche]

Thanks xbeast!

[@AgentBlueK]

hmm, whats the word i'm looking for in this drum cover.. hmm "BEAUTIFUL!"

[@TheWandQualle]

nice cover dude :) like it alot and btw .... this is a dream of a kit *_*

[@101HFC]

Nice kit dude i love this song

[@flacche]

Thank you very much! I really enjoyed shooting that video!

[@flacche]

The last couple videos I've played with gloves because I planned cymbal chokes during the tune. I was hoping the gloves would prevent the cymbals from getting dirty... that plan is not really working out, because the gloves get soaked in sweat. I have noticed that the gloves make it a little more comfortable to play with oak drumsticks. The oak sticks are extremely dense and unforgiving, and can make your hands fatigued. The gloves seem to help with that. I can play with or without them.

[@nixc1972]

Great job - not an easy song to play. I have a hard time keeping up with tuning 1 up - 2 down. Couldn’t imagine that many toms and they sounded great.

[@Rastard12345]

You kick ass!

[@chrissmith3668]

Andre Agassi is a fine drummer as well as a hall of fame tennis player apparently.

[@flacche]

Ha! For years, I've said I look just like Andre, without the money, talent, and fame ;)

[@midknightworkshop4704]

Matt I've had the same issue with sticks. I just found the Zildjian Dip series Select Hickory stick. I use the 5A black nylon tip. This doesn't help with leaving marks during cymbal chokes but helps me with grip fatigue.

[@flacche]

D Knight Hey D. Lately, I don't have much of an issue with grip fatigue. I'm looking for sticks that flake less. The Oak is nice and solid, and doesn't flake as easily as the hickory. I don't wear the gloves much anymore. If I need to do a cymbal choke, I will probably just pick one cymbal to do them on, and clean it later... ha ha!

[@midknightworkshop4704]

BTW I enjoy your drumming videos. Great work.

[@flacche]

D Knight Thanks for watching, and the kind words, D!

[@flacche]

Thanks a lot Greg... other cymbal brands sound great too, but I don't think I could ever stop using Zildjian cymbals, unless it was an endorsement situation... hint hint LOL

[@MrNickDrummer]

Excellent! I"m not a fan of using gloves, like you've mentioned below they can get soaked... I bought an used crash for that :) Your sounds are getting better and better man, and I like seeing you whacking the gear more as well, that's when the drums and cymbals really sing! Very well played indeed. Off topic, but why you always refer to yourself in the third person Matt? Creditor in Commerce?

[@RikkiWoods]

Excellent cover. Your kit is beautiful too. Why do you play with gloves? I know some people do and like it, but why do YOU?

[@jackcovington9303]

What hats are those

[@adamdiazzz]

Jack Covington a customs

[@flacche]

That kit had 3 sets of hats, 12", 13", and 14" A Custom Mastersounds.

[@flacche]

Thanks so much Agent! I have a new video uploading very soon... please don't forget to check it out!

[@curtisjohnese2484]

Is the new kit the one you used on the Tom Sawyer cover ?

[@flacche]

No. That was an old video. On the Tom Sawyer video, I played a Pearl Masters Premium Maple kit. It was the nicest set of Pearl drums I ever owned.

[@curtisjohnese2484]

Ok. I was just wondering. You said you are getting a Tama kit next time ? I'm fixing to buy a nice kit and I'm wanting the DW 7 piece or the Gretsch 7 piece and just curious at why you are going with Tama. I know they are great drums but there are others that are great too. I've actually looked at some Tama's here at home but I haven't really made up my mind and I'm getting different opinions on different kits and that's why I'm asking. Thanks for answering though because not everyone will take the time to respond. Thanks.

[@flacche]

DW and Gretsch both make nice drums. I considered them both before I went back "home" to Tama. I chose Tama for several reasons. Firstly, I like the Starclassic lugs and tom mounts SO MUCH MORE than the DW and Gretsch versions. Secondly, I really like the sound of Bubinga, which Tama specializes in, but not DW, Gretsch, or Pearl for that matter. I eliminated Gretsch from the running because they simply didn't offer and finishes or customizations that appealed to me. On the other hand, DW will do all sorts of customizations, but the final price will be close to twice what I paid for the Tama kit. The Tama kit, made in Japan, are really nice quality instruments.

[@curtisjohnese2484]

Thanks for the info and I hope you enjoy your new kit and put out some more great videos.

[@flacche]

I'm working on it now... new recording equipment, new learning curve, new cover videos ahead!

[@Sauron191]

Could invite Neil Peart round to have a go please? Or could you have a crack at Tom Sawyer by Rush please?

[@flacche]

Here you go... kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3-3eWOwaNNgqcU

[@BChiarcos]

Why the gloves? pretty basic stuff no?

[@dcaudio1]

What snare is used in this video...sounds great. Do you miss those drums? They sure looked amazing.

[@flacche]

It was a Pearl Sensitone Elite Aluminum snare, 5x14, with Superhoops. It is pictured in the first few seconds of the video. The drums were really nice, but I don't miss them. When I get a new kit, it will be even nicer than all the kits I had in the past ;)

[@DK-ny9st]

How?

[@flacche]

Because I know how to pick'em... and drum companies keep improving their shells and hardware every year. My next kit will either be a DW, Tama, Ludwig, or Gretsch... and they are all making awesome shells and hardware. The Ludwig Atlas hardware is unbelievable!

[@dcaudio1]

Well you certainly have good taste and apparently a healthy budget. All of those companies make great products indeed. I have been playing Pearl’s so long it would feel weird playing another brand...not to mention the hardware change required. I like the yamaha brand as well. I really like the customization ability Pearl offers, but there must be a reason DW drums are endorsed by everybody. Good luck to you...

[@flacche]

You should give it a try. I used to be brand-loyal to Pearl, and they have excellent customer service, but after a number of botched orders, and quality control issues, Pearl drove me away as a customer. It is liberating not feeling bound to one brand, and you will be surprised in the quality and features you discover after taking off the blinders!