KING CRIMSON - 21st Century Schizoid Man - Drum Cover (Marco Ferraresi)

[@thecorbies]

Hi. As a drummer, this tune has frustrated me ever since I first heard it around 1969, but I have to say this cover of it is simply THE best I ever heard. Kudos to you. Regards Mark in the UK

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thank you very much man, It's much appreciated!! It's been quite challenging indeed, but I tried my best!

[@idesofmarch1375]

Try the base in, "I'm gonna biglarise you baby" captain beefheart

[@now-semen-up]

keep trying!!

[@davidmeir9348]

21st Century Schizoid man is a very technical and demanding song. You need true talent to nail it with such precision. Kudos, great work.

[@bobbyc25]

You nailed it! The kit sounds fantastic and the snare sounds spot on. Right in time on the stop and go parts to boot. Great cover!

[@marcoferraresi1]

Bobby Cain thank you so much man! I really appreciate it!! I tried my best 😉

[@BoRaXiN72]

I am sure Michael Giles is proud of you

[@marcoferraresi1]

Hopefully!! Thank you so much!!

[@felipedonosogoeminne8910]

4:10 from this moment everybody can tell we are watching a master cover instead of a good one

[@marcoferraresi1]

HAHAHA Thank you so much man!!

[@MrSphinxster]

Watching this cover shows exactly why Robert Fripp holds Michael Giles is such esteem. This is brilliant stuff.

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thanks a lot man! Very appreciated

[@joshgreenoguitar5733]

I'm speechless. The drumming is so beyond superb and that snare sound is beyond tasty. Awesome brother.

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thank you so much man! It means a lot for me!! Thank you!!!!

[@kalinthecity]

Marco, I have watched a lot of drum covers for 21st Century Schizoid, and I have to commend you, this is best. You replicate Michael Giles play perfectly. I saw one guy just beat away, not even trying to use Giles jazz chops. Cudos!

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thank you so much! This means a lot!!

[@davidryan6441]

Having seen King Crimson Many Times, including The 1969 Hyde Park Gig...I can Safely Say Marco , You Nailed it.

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thank you so much David, it means a lot!!

[@Icceal555]

Nicely done! Michael Giles is my favorite drummer, tons of finesse and a crisp tone that cuts well through a dense mix. Very difficult to imitate, though. Some of those time changes look really hard.

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thanks a lot man! It's been challenging indeed! Not easy at all, it took me a while!

[@paulandrew8838]

Great job. At first I cringed at the thought of a drummer taking chances with Giles's wonderful drumming, but it seems you were more than adequate in outliving the ordeal. Kudos galore.

[@marcoferraresi1]

It means a lot, man!! Thank you

[@mousasha-]

Trying to learn the song and this video is super helpful

[@robota8498]

Oh, you too?

[@stemu166]

this is the sexiest sounding drum kit ive ever heard

[@marcoferraresi1]

Hahahaha thanks man, appreciate it!

[@hoofhuckin]

You won't find a better cover cuz this is spot on

[@marcoferraresi1]

Ah thank you so much, man! Appreciate it

[@TheMrMatheus98]

Getting into King Crimson now, when I heard this song I knew I had to look for a drum cover straight away. Nice work man, the kit sounds fantastic!

[@marcoferraresi1]

Matheus T.C. Thank you so much man 🙂

[@JaphletBA]

This song changed my life, and seeing you perform it like this is a dream come true. We couldn't see Giles do it, but you have allowed us something otherwise impossible. Congrats and thank you!!!

[@marcoferraresi1]

Oh wow! Thanks a lot! I'm speechless! I hope I deserve such a comment! Thank you so much!

[@gregorysakatos4322]

Marco. Mike Giles changed my life and playing as a drummer. He taught me there was space between notes and I didn't have to fill them all up. Crimson, Poseidon and McDonald & Giles, my three favorites. I'm proud of you my drumming brother. Stay at it.

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thank you so much Gregory!! Much appreciated!

[@davidvalero3075]

3:41 That ride hits were an awesome choice!

[@marcoferraresi1]

Oh thanks a lot man! A bit of displacement 😉

[@joaomarcelo__]

Finally, a honor cover of KC 21th Century... Such good see u with breaking up the drums...

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thanks a lot man, it's much appreciated!

[@nweicht8653]

Wow, what a cover! The tom fills at 4:33, 4:36 and 4:40 were so accurate. Did you listen to the isolated drum track? If not you have insane hearing abilities.

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thanks a lot, man, it's much appreciated! I did listen to the isolated drum track indeed!

[@xanderjenkins8892]

When your drum teacher says “Here learn how to speak Arabic on the drums”

[@marcoferraresi1]

🤣🤣🤣

[@cantbebothered6199]

I think that Fletcher would consider NOT throwing a chair on your general direction! Awesome cover btw.

[@CMI2017]

Giles drumming in this makes this track. It's jazz. You got it.

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thanks a lot, appreciate it!

[@krautbass]

I believe that King Crimson as a band is a school for a musician that wants to get into a progressive rock realm ..(my personal opinion) and Mr. Ferraresi is already graduated, congratulations!!

[@marcoferraresi1]

Oh thank you so much!! I'm flattered!! I really appreciate it!

[@marangsoup]

so cool actually seeing someone play this

[@reubena7854]

My favorite drumming in all of rock

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thanks a lot man!!

[@corbanrdl]

Yeah so this is amazing. I'm inspired to pick up trying to master it again. took a long break out of frustration.

[@marcoferraresi1]

I understand the frustration! I went through it too, but take it slowly man! section by section. there's no rush to play the whole thing! It will take time and practice ;)

[@George_Panov_Moscow]

Отлёт башки! Точность, звук, энергия - невероятно круто🔥🔥

[@foxygrandpa_9139]

That sounds spot on, good job

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thank you so much :)

[@tedfurlo2268]

My Friend, to say i watch a lot of KZbin would be the most over the top understatement I can express . . . UNLESS I dare comment that this video is THE MOST BADASS performance I believe I've ever seen. I've known this song for fifty years to be one of the most important songs EVER produced. AND YOU JUST ROCKED IT(like ONLY Michael Giles and YOU can) . . . UNEQUALED. NOTHING I've got I really need and YET . . . Another Treasure! Blessings, Ted Furlo

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thank you so much man!! It means a lot, much appreciated!! I tried my best ;)

[@titisober]

I love it, seriously how has this still got so little views

[@dshadlen]

I’m a fan! That was fantastic. You are a fantastic resource and I truly appreciate you sharing this.

[@marcoferraresi1]

@@dshadlen thank you so much!! Too kind!

[@KathleenMcGivney-rc7vj]

THAT was incredible!!! I'm going to try this today!!

[@marcoferraresi1]

@@KathleenMcGivney-rc7vj thanks a lot man! I’m glad you liked it! Let us know once you’ve uploaded your version 😃

[@kelvynification]

This is really impressive… I saw one of King Crimson’s first live shows at the Marquee Club in London with Mike Giles on drums, wearing a suit and tie. Great job on the cover.

[@marcoferraresi1]

@@kelvynification oh man that must have been amazing!! Very jealous!!! Thanks a lot, really appreciated

[@runikx9294]

Man, I'm an upcoming drummer and I really hope one day I can play this piece like you do, you're such a great inspiration. Kudos from Colombia!

[@marcoferraresi1]

@@runikx9294 oh man, you’re too kind!! Thanks a lot, really appreciated!! Keep working hard, studying and listening to a lot of music and you’ll get there I’m sure 😉

[@simonbeard7537]

Probably the greatest drum accompaniment ever. Even Bernard Purdie/Keith Carlock would struggle with this! I love it to bits and always have. Well done for nailing it so perfectly.

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thanks a lot man!! Appreciate it!!

[@pietromantovani8507]

bellissime dinamiche, bravo Marco!!!!!!!!

[@marcoferraresi1]

Grande Pietro!! Grazie mille!!!!

[@Rudenbehr]

oh he think he fancy for adding them custom fills for fun, I love it lol. Dude mastered the drums.

[@SpeedmasterSM]

Love the song, it was ahead of its time. Thank you for drums cover, you nailed it!

[@marcoferraresi1]

@@SpeedmasterSM yeah King Crimson have always been ahead of their time! Thanks a lot man

[@guitardrummer1]

Wow.. Bravissimo.. Complimenti sinceri..!!

[@marcoferraresi1]

Grazie mille, davvero!!!

[@godbluffvdgg]

Mike is a BEAST...You did a great job with a MAJOR prog song!

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thanks a lot man, very appreciated!!

[@I_AM_ERR0R]

seeing this drum cover was really a turning point for me, its been 4 years since i watched this video and im still amazed at this song. I became a drummer for some friends in my highschool but when i watched this i realised just how technical and impressive the drums could be and it has driven me to push myself further and try to get as best as i possibly could. Thank you this video has been very influential to me.

[@marcoferraresi1]

I’m literally speechless!! Thank you for your kind words and for sharing this with the world! It’s amazing knowing I could positively influence you that way, I would have never expected that! But that’s the beauty of music, I guess. It’s a constant and never ending exchange of feelings and ideas. Every musician has something to share with other musician or with people in general. Keep studying and loving music, and let us know once you have posted your personal cover of this amazing tune and we will come to watch it and support you!

[@arcanehornet]

I came to check the groove at 3:54, you totally nailed it. Great job

[@marcoferraresi1]

@@arcanehornet haha thanks a lot man! Appreciated

[@stevenclark2583]

Man, imagine the pressure to not mess up in the final minute. Outstanding job!

[@marcoferraresi1]

Yes, a lot of pressure man!! Thank you so much, I appreciate it!!

[@maurobiolchini2557]

....DA BATTERISTA A BATTERISTA, I MIEI COMPLIMENTI, VERAMENTE BRAVO! !

[@marcoferraresi1]

Grazie mille di cuore, Mauro!!!

[@TheSmileyFacedPizza]

Wow...this is absolutely fantastic, you killed it seriously, this is the best cover that I've seen ever. holy shit

[@marcoferraresi1]

Oh thanks man!! Too kind! It’s much appreciated!

[@jonathanjonsson9205]

Damn, these drums sound incredible!

[@marcoferraresi1]

@@jonathanjonsson9205 thanks a lot!! Really appreciated!

[@2visiondigital]

That is an outrageous song to cover. The playing and kit is up to the task. Impressive, well done sir. I am really enjoying those cymbals, had to look them up.

[@marcoferraresi1]

Oh thank you so much, man! Very appreciated! Yeah, it wasn't an easy task, I tried my best! Ufip cymbals are great, check them out ;)

[@pt9413]

I would rate Michael Giles as one of my all time favorite drummers and i think your rendition would make him proud. Awesome!!

[@marcoferraresi1]

Oh thank you so much!! Very kind!! Thanks man!!

[@justcoffeeman]

What an amazing execution! The best cover I've seen on YT so far.

[@Sajtbaba]

Nice 50th birthday gift to this piece. :-)

[@aethergnos]

This is not only one of the best covers of this song but best drum covers period

[@marcoferraresi1]

Oh thank you so much!! You’re too kind!! It’s very very appreciated

[@steegosaurus]

Insane. My only problem is; why do you only have 85 subscribers? You need a whole lot more.

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thanks a lot, man! I appreciate it!

[@paolozanoni6766]

Preciso e impeccabile. Bravo, complimenti!!!

[@marcoferraresi1]

Grazie mille di cuore!! :)

[@remoimondi9827]

bravissimo Marco!!!! una batteria davvero complessa ma suonata egregiamente!!! ottimo

[@krisp0114]

Magnificent cover, the hard work it must've taken you to achieve this level of greatness is beyond me

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thanks a lot man! Very appreciated! And yes, I studied it for 2-3 months almost daily to improve it. Still not 100% happy with the result as there are still a few mistakes and things I could have done way better, but this one sounds decent at least ;)

[@HominisLupis]

bravissimo! magnifico!

[@marcoferraresi1]

Grazie mille di cuore!!

[@lukerogers151]

Arguably one of the best drum covers I've ever watched. Everything sounds stunning. You have talent, brother.

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thank you so much man, means a lot!!

[@romainlongo4934]

Excellent King crimson amazing band . Belle performance .

[@prickyX]

Was a jam recently and the sax player started noodling around with this song and I attempted to play it from memory... We both started laughing! You sir did a tremendous job of this classic song 👍👍🥁🤘

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thank you so much, man! It's very appreciated!!

[@rokker101]

brilliant!

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thank you very much!

[@tbone8723]

Masterful cover. As a huge Michael Giles fan, I thank you for allowing me the opportunity to see his genius through you.

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thanks man, this means a lot!! Something is a little bit different from the original version, but I tried to keep the same vibe, if you see what I mean ;)

[@sixwise86]

Bravissimo! Pezzo assolutamente non facile eseguito alla perfezione!

[@marcoferraresi1]

Grazie mille Paolo!!!

[@pabloghio6577]

saludos desde Argentina Marco!!!! perfecta interpretacion y hermoso sonido fuerte abrazo!!!

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thank you so much, much appreciated!!

[@EdwinNewcomb]

you nailed the 4.50 snare roll perfectly and naturally! great job

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thanks a lot, it's much appreciated!

[@Dnaliaht]

Wow - Very good drum cover!

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thank you so much!!

[@miraraven999]

Amazing. Just so good. 😊

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thank you so much, Mira! Very appreciated ;)

[@iakusz]

dude this is spot on, massive kudos

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thanks, man!!! It means a lot!!

[@ChrisBarnard-vd2fj]

Beyond brilliant 😊 spot on.

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thank you so much! Much appreciated

[@jaroda1308]

Sheeesh this is a GREAT cover Nice work!!

[@marcoferraresi1]

oh thank you so much!! It's much appreciated!!

[@吉良吉影-t4q]

リズムも完璧👍

[@luigigalli6101]

Bravissimo marco buona tecnica e fluidità complimenti brano perfetto io provavo a farlo 40 anni fa mi avvicinavo ma guardandoti capisco. la difficoltà e quanto studio hai nelle tue mani veramente super ti seguirò sempre ok

[@marcoferraresi1]

Grazie mille Luigi, davvero di cuore!!!

[@luigigalli6101]

Auguri di buon anno grande marco!! ciao luigi

[@marcoferraresi1]

@@luigigalli6101 tantissimi auguri anche a te Luigi!!

[@randystone]

Awesome. I think that's the best KC drum cover I've seen yet!

[@marcoferraresi1]

randy stone thanks a lot man!!

[@ilprodeettorre2382]

Vorrei proprio sapere chi sono quegli 8 frustrati che hanno messo "non mi piace" Complimenti davvero a Marco Ferraresi, questa e' la miglior cover di questo meraviglioso brano che ho mai sentito.

[@marcoferraresi1]

Grazie mille davvero!!

[@10messi9brahimovic]

Insane

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thanks man 😉

[@10messi9brahimovic]

No problem man you are a fucking legend. Listened to this atleast a hundred times

[@lucianocatarin9176]

Fantasticaaaaaa cover,grandissimi complimenti,sei un batterista coi fiocchi!!!!!!!!!!

[@marcoferraresi1]

Grazie mille, Luciano!!!

[@nlokey]

WOW WOW WOW, this is the most amazing cover of this song ever, I bought this album when it first came out and fell in love with this drum part, lol you have blown my mind with all the talent you have for sure played for the video, I am a drummer for 56 years and still can't play this song, so you are for sure a hero to me. I have played with some great people and maybe could have been doing it more if I could have played this song like you did. Thanks a huge ton for making this video.

[@marcoferraresi1]

Hi Barry! Thank you for all your kind words! They are much appreciated and they mean a lot to me! Thank you very much

[@thezimu88music76]

Bravo Marco

[@marcoferraresi1]

Grazie mille!!

[@Boston84]

Great job Marco!

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thanks a lot man!!

[@roddmcleodable]

Bravo.

[@marcoferraresi1]

Grazie mille!!

[@SuperDRUMMER62]

Caspita! Davvero molto molto bravo. E' un pezzo che ho suonato spesso ma devo dire mai con questa pulizia e precisione. Ottimo lavoro.

[@marcoferraresi1]

Grazie mille, davvero!!

[@martinlisa533]

Hard rock 🖤 🤘

[@giulianopelerici9584]

Eccezionale, bravissimo!!!

[@razvaniordanescu5402]

aside a great song and great performance I very much appreciated the almost no interuption from youtube ads.

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thanks man

[@seapino]

Brufford should take a look at this cover

[@marcoferraresi1]

He better not 😂 there’s still plenty of mistakes and things I could have done better! 🙈

[@felipedonosogoeminne8910]

Very very nice work

[@johnnyzgallagher]

You are a monster. A legend. Superb technique and memory. Congratulations.

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thank you so much, man!! I appreciate it!!

[@bitterbuffalo5224]

Just incredible man!!!! You kept blowing me away. You were perfect man.

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thanks a lot man, it's much appreciated!!!

[@SweepTotato]

I've seen this cover a year ago, and to this day. Still one of the best ones out there.

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thank you so much man!!!

[@PeteTheDrummer420]

Incredible man

[@marcoferraresi1]

@@PeteTheDrummer420 thanks a lot man

[@parabolparabola1263]

Amazing cover

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thank you very much!

[@alankevinramirez]

Al fin, un cover similar al original... Felicitaciones.

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thanks a lot man, appreciate it!

[@mcquade_lw]

Excellent!!!

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thanks a lot!

[@thierrydrouin4250]

man the snare sounds good!

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thank you so much , man! Yeah it sounds amazing!

[@kendetulio1674]

fantastic!!

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thanks a lot!!

[@theanalogkid6555]

This is AMAZING! I keep watching it again and again.

[@nechemiya2]

amazing cover!

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thank you so much!! ;)

[@nikitakriukov9419]

whoa man, you're the best!

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thank you man!!

[@jeanpolidori866]

Vraiment super bravo

[@marcoferraresi1]

Thank you so much!!

[@samuelesignorotti5942]

Impressionante, sono veramente stupito... Cover di una Canzone immensa e gli hai reso orgoglio con questa magnifica cover Complimenti ancora

[@marcoferraresi1]

Grazie mille di cuore! Un onore poter dare la mia interpretazione di questo brano immenso!