Kickstart My Heart (Drum Cover) - Mötley Crüe - Kyle McGrail

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[@weichun4168]

I am 15 and got a drum set after watching this video. You seem to be having so much fun playing these tunes. Thank you for being such an inspiration and role model.

[@salt7379]

Rock on! 🤟🏽

[@justvibin4267]

Hey I’m 16 and I’m gonna my first drum set soon wish me luck 🤘🏻 Edit: Got it today! Learned my first song come together by the Beatles, but I’m in a lot of pain 😂 I’ll have to get used of using the kick drum and hi hat pedal

[@arigreen5845]

I’m 16 and want to learn drums but I’m perfectly okay with sticking to my guitar.🎸❤️‍🔥

[@weichun4168]

@@arigreen5845 You freak.

[@arigreen5845]

@@weichun4168 what? I don’t have a drum set..what am I supposed to do? I do have a guitar though and I love guitar so I’m good if I had to stay only playing guitar :)

[@rogerprovost7837]

I think we can all appreciate TOMMY LEE

[@0iceman092]

yeah i like the dude only thing bad about him is his political views i don't care what side he's on it's just his iq is very low when it comes to political shit

[@substanceabuser69]

@@0iceman092 he’s just a leftist you didn’t have to murder him😂

[@0iceman092]

@@substanceabuser69 i dont have a problem with his political views it's just he's so annoying cause he's so damn politically stupid

[@mrstealyogirl5718]

He’s my idol

[@parkerbergeski813]

Tommy Lee the best drummer for Mötley Crüe.

[@donkeyballs3307]

Seems weird to see this drummed ,not upside down,on a roller coaster, on the ceiling lol

[@paulstefanich8124]

Lol

[@thrillsinthenight9935]

I know right lol

[@seandrumz2517]

haha so true!!!

[@mydogsteppedonabee8030]

True

[@rhondie4ever]

I don't know a darn thing about drumming. But when I've seen Tommy Lee playing in videos and such, I think he lifts his arms higher than this guy. Does that mean he hits his drums with more force? If so, geez!

[@robertoricci3393]

Solid groove, lots of energy, no overplaying. 10/10!

[@kaneballman9805]

I am 11 and I have a drum set and I want to be like you

[@KyleMcGrail]

That is so awesome and thank you so much! Keep it up and good luck!

[@drumerslayer7009]

I am 17 and i play the drums too, my message to you is to play play and just play, practice a lot and rock on my dude....

[@Omkar77O_o]

I wish too

[@CrueHead18]

@drowitization Put a negative spin on it immediately? Yes everyone knows you have to work to get there. Inspire, dont't immediately put down.

[@Motleymick]

I am 44 and I have a drum set and I want to be like you too

[@melek1108]

IDK why he Look like a WWE superstar.

[@TonyLynTV]

WWE isn't the only company with wrestlers, mate

[@MysteryMouseketool]

@@TonyLynTV Yeah, there are also companies like Ufc

[@TonyLynTV]

@@MysteryMouseketool It was referred to pro wrestling, mate.

[@MysteryMouseketool]

@@TonyLynTV I get that

[@alexbecerra3082]

Drew McIntyre

[@brookswade5774]

The drummer is the most under appreciated member of any band. He or she, work their asses off, exert more energy and get seen less than the rest of the band, unless you do like Tommy Lee did. But watching your drum face, reminds me of Bonzo getting into it. The drum faces are similar. Awesome talent brother, great video.

[@johnlee7479]

Don’t no bout under appreciated, I think drummers are well recognised ( especially if there good ) drummers are the backbone force of the music , power house 🤟👊, example ..... mikkey dee from Motörhead ,

[@rokker333]

How do they call the guys who always hang out with musicians? 😂

[@philipperomeuf8960]

Say this to a bassist bro 😂 But yeah, you're right.

[@fawder1014]

​@@philipperomeuf8960lmao fr

[@danielvendry8223]

Not fully agree. See the Muse Band. Drummer and Bassist are everything. Guitar is not really important there

[@devinkittrell9921]

How the hell does he have so few subscribers??? He deserves way more than what he has. Awesome job bro, keep it up🤟

[@billbobaggins801]

Its simple, he's using Zildjian cymbals instead of PAISTE 2002s and that my friend IS THE DIFFERENCE!! I would have subscribed but....well you know....

[@brianbarr4689]

It's not the side boob people wanna see

[@Tallguysrc]

Because youtube would rather promote people claiming they have never heard a song before fake video reviews?

@@billbobaggins801 so you use mid brand paiste instead of the good one's..you suck

[@billbobaggins801]

@ well Mr. Surrender I guess I do suck, along with John Bonham, Bobby Blotzer, Ian Paice, Dave Lambardo, Joey Jordison..........Its obvious you have no clue what you're talking about. I guess we all suck for using one of the most legendary cymbals EVER MADE! Dumb ass.......

[@funcool71]

you don't need to go to the gym, just play your battery a couple of times a day! 😂 anyway, your performance is great! I'm huge Motley Crue fan

[@lordzortak]

my only regret in life is I never became a drummer, but watching you makes it look easy, in one word. Mastery.

[@sanityharbour]

I wanted to play drums when I was like 14 and my mom said I can’t because it’s not ladylike... welp, ended up drawing demons in perfect detail as licensed graphic designer. Somehow I had to let it out. Look at the energy this guy has, it’s wild! If my urge to do cool shit is even relatable to this, no wonder stuff driven by it is always so damn cool...

[@joconnell8145]

What's your mom's opinion on what you do now??

[@sanityharbour]

@@joconnell8145 She always says something like "it looks good but why is it always so horrendous?" but she doesn't view my art often. I live in another city.

[@joconnell8145]

@@sanityharbour Ever reply with "Hmm, should have let my play drums, huh?" LOL

[@tjl8884]

Never too late to learn. Im 41 and am thinking of getting some decent eletric drums to practice on, and so I don't annoy anyone lol.

[@Kezza1919]

Buy a set of drums! x

[@steverikeman2321]

Dude, I know that you posted this over a year ago but I’m KZbin surfing and just came upon it and watched it. I am a 51 year old fellow drummer playing since I’ve been 12. Man, you rock!! You have a great style. Your kit sounds great too. Your kits sound is obviously limited to how you recorded your kit, but even with that said & understood, I can tell from my experience that your kit sounds amazing live. I love your tuning. I like how you didn’t add anything fancy to the cover song to show off your skills more. Tommy’s a solid rock drummer and you pulled off the song flawlessly. I love how hard you hit the drums, man, but still have a grove behind you. Nothing worse than seeing a rock band playing live where the drummer isn’t putting any power behind the songs. A weak drummer can change the dynamics of the band just like a strong solid drummer can improve the band’s live presence. If your in a band, your buddies must love playing with you and your driving beats. Just wanted to give you a shout out about my thoughts of your playing. Look. I’m no “Neil Peart” but I’ve seen a ton of drummers in my time & I’ve played in bands my whole life so I hope this comment finds you well. Stay safe and healthy!! Keep on pounding those drums!

[@kaynature7077]

Man you really like this guy

[@vampdarling]

Kyle this is excellent! 🤘🏻⚡️ and I love the sound of your snare.

[@KyleMcGrail]

vampdarling Thank you so much!!!

[@timothyj7547]

Yeah..def nice snare Kyle

[@serge69x]

I totally agree...

[@serge69x]

Killer Kyle should be your nick name cause you totally killed it bro.

[@RuskingArms666]

This is by far the best sounding snare I've ever heard!

[@paulferrarodrums]

Your hearing the original track underneath that’s why the snare sounds so good

[@hawkins4375]

in my 40 years of playing guitar and making music... you f'n rock!!!!!!

[@tonyurey-guest2364]

Hey man, awesome cover of this song. I've been playing for around a year and have just started trying to learn songs by ear. The intro to this song was throwing me off time with the snare hits, this video has really helped me get my head around the song. Thank you.

[@Cryptosifu]

1/8ths on the HH, 16ths and 1/4s on the snare, off settings 1/4s on the bass... This is why I love playing the drums.

[@tinabrown6316]

Had someone recently tell me that drum playing wasn't rocket science. Told him to park his tush on my throne and show me what he had. Got called a B*$(% and flipped off. 😄🤘

[@jakeseymour5185]

Holy shit this is awesome and I love Motley Crüe so it’s even better😆🤟

[@michaeldonoghue9015]

When I hear the snare drum steam engine, I can’t help but jump on board.

[@gsoltis29]

Nice dude - glad to see someone playing like a real rock drummer and not the "tippy tap I'm barely touching the drums" people :) Kudos also on walking the bass drum on the 2 and 4 in the chorus. Tommy does this allot and it gets overlooked. It adds allot to the punch.

[@SailorsGrave73]

I got tired just by watching him, damn I need to get in shape. Rock on dude, great job🤘

[@greyghost6446]

Mate, I really hope Tommy has seen this. You nailed it 😎

[@lehighstar474]

WELL DONE....I'm currently learning this song and of course the ending is the hardest part to keep time on...at least for me lol

[@KyleMcGrail]

Thank you!!! Are you talking the big rock ending right at the very end? It took me so long to be able to play that in time with the track. Especially with the pressure of knowing you have the take and not wanting to mess up right at the end 🤣 It really helps to slow it down and practice it at 80% speed or so. Try out AnyTune or an app like that that allows you to slow down songs. Internalizing the timing at different tempos can really make a big difference. Good luck!!!

[@lehighstar474]

@KyleMcGrail thank you so much for your reply I will try it...thanks again

[@APT0491]

Wow!! Awesome cover Kyle! Sound quality is amazing! I love the sound of your snare!

[@MrRezRising]

Dude, I LOVE the flams on the verse/Snare-on-the-beat-choruses! No one ever gets that right, or they slop it up. Great job!🙂

[@Nino4ek]

Good looking man plays cool music - what can be better?))

[@1990hondarc30]

I remember being 16 and riding in My Dad's 69 Dodge Charger at 125 mph listening to this song. I'm 47 now still driving that same Charger and still listening to this song. Awesome drumming

[@FredmChoice]

This Lad slaps those skins insanely well....I'd like to see you behind a top tier Gutsy band

[@davidblees9004]

Good job bro rock on you have so much talent🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@David79rebel]

One thing is sure! You love Mötley Crue.....👌

[@kaneballman9805]

I love motley crue rock on!!!

[@infelicitas]

Hey I saw your other comment about how you wanna be like him And how you are 12 now and in a band I just wanna say keep doing what you love. Congrats on the band man. I'm 15 still no band as a guitarist/vocalist. Im proud of you man keep doing what you love.

[@laineridley2143]

@@infelicitas your a little late to reply but same I'm 15 a drummer and doesn't have a band

[@infelicitas]

@@laineridley2143 One day man, just keep going, if its what you really wanna do you'll do it

[@miguelgutierrez1908]

@th3GroggySl0th @YEET the potato this is crazy I’m 18 and play the bass with no band

[@laineridley2143]

@@infelicitas thanks man

[@prism692]

I can’t help but smile watching someone play the drums. Drums are my favorite

[@drnopatience9852]

It's incredibly satisfying to play a drumless track and be the drummer for some of your all time favourite songs Takes a while to learn to play but once you start getting it you will be hooked for life

[@segattonicolas]

AWESOME!!! makes me want to play the drums

[@KyleMcGrail]

Do it!!!!

[@Maxiwisp]

I watched this video for the first time a few months ago. I keep watching it like if it was the first time

[@Maxiwisp]

🖤

[@sammie_schl]

When your buddy in school has more subs than this talented dude has.

[@craternose348]

Your buddy can kick rocks

[@markb8467]

I think my man Kyle here digs a bit of motley Crüe… and I daresay the foo’s sick covers dude love them 🤘🏻 Rip Taylor Hawkins

[@johnmurray6906]

just started drumming this is the 2nd song i’m learning, last one was live wire (learned from ur cover) doing the same here🤘🏻🤘🏻so yh don’t mind me just putting markers for each parti’m learning 1st c 1:03 2nd v 1:22 3rd v 2:30 end 4:13

[@skully1030]

I don't think you miss a beat. That was awesome great job

[@daddymcpapi7520]

anybody else watched this multiple times lol? this guy is NO JOKE!!

[@brajamflakez]

My god!! FLAWLESS!!! amazing the timing.. great performance!!

[@fabiolemme719]

just awesome man. This is a great song for drummers, we can tell you're having fun!

[@szymonmajkutewicz5079]

I love your energy and power🤟🏻❤️

[@RoUe891]

What a great drum job😍👍🤘. Can you do airbourne- diamonds in the rough?🤘

[@bullsjunge]

2:27 i love this part

[@lukaswetche5360]

I like your content can You next time do a cover on. School is out for summer i love Alice cooper.i was to his concert in Denmark som Weeks ago

[@toninho1476]

makes another Mötley drum cover of Take Me To The Top, please

[@KyleMcGrail]

That will happen at some point 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@melissahill7535]

That was EFFING PERFECT!!!! Amazing drummer and you never missed a beat! 🥁🤯 mind blown!

[@chasemcdaniel3620]

i play guitar and im always wondering why Kickstart My Hearts snare sounds so epic. Is it the cymbals? also why Nickelback has such thunderous drums. im guessing mixing. Modern drums sound like shotgun blasts. and Nickelbacks guitars just piss me off. Sweet ass tone and just popstar music....ewwwww. Edit. i hear it now. precise "bang" sounds in the mix during the slow section. damn youre a great drummer. edit 2. maybe its just mix? also goddamn youre sexy . no homo lose the muscle shirts if you dont want the boyz hunting you down.....

[@jgreigh150]

Love to see people actually ENJOYING themselves while playing music Awesome job!

[@b1lee34]

Wow!! that's all i can say. you really caught the essence of Tommy's drumming with your passion for playing along with your awesome technique!!! this definitely brought a smile to my face today!! Good job man!

[@emmanueljensen604]

IINSANEEEEE MIXING SKILLS BRO THIs is actually so badass like I love it

[@drummerdc6155]

Who’s here after The Dirt? 😂😂🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@zombifyerilc216]

no

[@fabriziosantibanez1340]

Thor en su tiempo libre, si que toca bien la bateria

[@stevego4835]

T bone makes it look easy - this guy looks winded one song in

[@georgelunney8873]

Maybe he was playing for awhile before recording. Put up your video and let us see you do better.

[@Push_Start_Nova]

Friggen NAILED IT!!!! So fun!

[@seandrumz2517]

Dude!!!!! This ones killer!!! Motley Crew was the first concert I ever experienced!! Never seen so many topless women in my life!! not to mention the flying drum solos!!! This ones really taking me back!!! much love!! keep em coming!!! Lets get it!!!!

[@Hellwyck]

*Crue

[@RileysDadRocks1]

Finally someone who plays this song right!! Thanks man...you rock and I just subscribed!!🤘🤘

[@ArtGuitarLTX]

watching you play.... now these days.... some people lack the passion and feel of the old school rock. You singing along and grooving out to the fills and grooves.... yeah you got it man!!!!!! YEEEEAAHHHHH... and those hi-hats on the chorus... YES!!! open them up!!!! lol :D :D :D :D subscribed!

[@luiscasas773]

Man, your awesome! WOW!! I love this song!!! \m/ CreuFan4life!

[@jomesias]

Subbed! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻🥳🥳 That’s some tight playing man, tighter than Kim K’s jeans!!

[@aldouriel6357]

All Movies That Come Out Disaster! (2005) Aldo Uriel: Fun Fest (2006) Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby (2006) Shoot 'Em Up (2007) Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) Take Me Home (2011) Zookeeper (2011) Monsters University Trailer (2013) A Bad Moms Christmas (2017) The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019) Hellboy (2019)

[@dennisesanders5514]

1 hotttt drummer!

[@sstjacques]

i'm back here again to watch this again after a week, Kyle rocks this song.

[@raymonddement9514]

Wowwwwwww wowwwwwww omg absolutely incredibly awesome man drummers never ever get enough credit for how much they do

[@josemoyan5792]

Sounds great universal blessing 🤘🏼☄️🖤

[@71mopartony]

Very..good. Bravo,bravo.....Smooth'n an Groovin....

[@dennisgarcia7590]

I never understand how any one can give a thumbs down on anything. I know it’s from all of these closet warriors who themselves can’t do shit👎

[@rockycavignac6152]

Awesome playing Kyle!!! .... maybe you can help me with something. That intro has ALWAYS gotten me either before or behind the beat. If the song is in 4/4 (which we know is) is there a 5/4 or 3/4 in the intro. Am I counting it wrong? Is it just me ??

[@shanemichaels124]

Kickstart My Heart is played at 178 Beats Per Minute or 45 Measures/Bars Per Minute. Time Signature: 4/4. The intro is him coming in on "accent" beats, which might be what's throwing you off.

[@alcap6145]

Yup! The bass guitar hits when the drummer hits, and it's...bang bang bang and then kinda trips all over itself! It's tough, and my bang bang isn't exact, you have to listen to it again. And again. And aaaaaaahhhhhhhgain

[@pointnozzleaway]

No fancy smancy stick twirling, just Solid Drumming... Rocks Man ! yeah

[@nbrowser]

I know this song incredibly well, my fave of all time Crue track, dude..heard it several times thru the years since I was gifted the Dr.Feelgood album on cassette when it was a NEW RELEASE. Dude...you friggin NAILED it! The groove was there no doubt, great work sir.

[@joshuaware7256]

Your a bad ass bro I played it 30 times I love it

[@80shairmetalband]

Awesome job. I play it on guitar 🎸 on my KZbin channel, and you nailed it.

[@polina4723]

I’m 31, I started play drums and I watch your videos to play Crue songs by myself. Keep rocking!!

[@toxicozzy2k]

Why’s this wwe wrestler better on drums than me. Shits not fair haha!

[@davidmohr1920]

This song gets my heart going every time great job stay safe everyone :-)

[@caa4839]

Bro. You’ve helped me clean up a lot of covers I thought I was playing correct. Appreciate you, your work and channel✊🏻

[@bdr32965]

I'd say Kyle is better than Tommy Lee

[@vernonkaris9462]

Good drummer my friend enjoy watching you im Vernon i play tama imperialstars double bass set keep rocking brother wish i could send you a pic of my set you would say omg

[@freeplay.4161]

A little late, but wtf..he's so feeling it. I've got the base down to this song, but damn I'ma just watch this guy. Great job

[@patrickhall1532]

Love this cover mate! Never really listened to Motley Crue but this is defenetly on this list to play! Great playing dude!

[@suctionplease]

Hey....nice job on that. And never forget, always play like there's 20,000 people in front of you. :)

[@nathanbhall76]

I love seeing a perfect drum cover. No over playing, no adding your own bullshit. Just loving the way way the song was recorded and perfecting it. Good job man.

[@ess7488]

makes you so sick watching overplays , those kind are failed musos zero talent just love adding their stupid mind over it and think it sounds cool

[@deadinside0586]

Fucking great, dude! Or, as we says here in Brazil, "do grande caralho"! I have a guitar cover os this same song, but you... You rock!

[@josephpetrillo2243]

My Brother……. YOU ROCK!!!

[@bikebuilder8567]

lol. hate you love you' . lol ya get after it '!!!! i wish we had the web when i was coming up'! lol. it wouldn't have changed anything. one question? what styx doa ya use? size n length n brand?

[@BBHemisnJets]

VERY Nice but Sad → Not a Nickel from Adsense..!

[@nicolasfarinango1698]

You are awsome dude 🙌🏽 i see your video daily (in spotify drums dont sound that loud)

[@williamreynolds4855]

I'm speechless ! You absolutely killed it. You are some'n special 4 sure , keep rock'n it Kyle !🤟

[@jasperr7256]

Good grip, good technique, but too much flams on main pattern. Good job anyway!

[@ChasingGhosts]

Sup Kyle!? Great drumming, keep up the good work! :)

[@T4mlife]

Yeah dude! Love how you play with al that energy. Also very nice drum sound!

[@josephclara377]

Great job dude!!! Tommy Lee is a beast of a drummer, and you freakin' nailed it!! \m/

[@frankfossaceca9616]

This Is my Third Video Now Kyle that I watched of You. You Are Fuckin Badass Dude !!!!!! Love Watching You Play Man !!!! You Are So Good Man !!! Never Seen Anyone Hit Those Drums So Hard Like You Do.!!!!! WOW.!!!!!!! Your Mix Is Perfect. Love the Sound Of Your Cymbals.!!!

[@izzyplano8010]

Very cool to see how influential that the drums were on this Jurassic Rock lol. Tight work, very well done!

[@ZugZugBoi]

Wow what energy! Awesome! You rock🤘🏼for all my fellow rockers

[@tomjulian7226]

Tommy stole that beat from Mick Tucker on the song Action by the Sweet.

[@AxleDemonSlayer]

I got some music that I need drum tracks to if you're down to make some tracks. I'm currently in the process of writing about 4 or 5 more tracks.

[@mikebottoms6341]

Dude!!!!! Best fucking Cover I've ever seen!!! Fucking Awesome!!!! Much Respect!!!✌

[@DaltonDrums-su9bd]

What's the other mic you are using to blend with on your snare with the SM57? By the way... your snare sounds amazing and I can tell its tuned to the song too which is amazing!

[@KyleMcGrail]

Thank you so much! It's a Samson C02. If you've never heard of that model before, you can get individual ones used for dirt cheap. It does a great job of capturing more brightness and resonance than a 57 so it gives me a ton of control over those characteristics when I blend the two mics together. The only downside is it has more bleed to deal with than a dynamic on the snare does, but I use it as a way to accent the 57, not as my main source. I also use one of those for my hi hat close mic and have used a pair as my overheads since I first started recording myself and only very recently decided to upgrade them to 414's (meaning I never felt they were the thing holding back my drum sound). The frequency response really just lends itself to drums and cymbals. There are obviously better mics out there, but they do a shockingly good job at stacking up to mics that cost much, much more. Absolutely worth looking into. Thanks again! 🤘🏻

[@lokyboy]

Eres la primera persona que toca un cover como debe de ser, y eres el único de todos los que he visto que sube el vídeo con el respeto de la canción original, gracias Kyle tengo años buscando el cover de esta canción con alguien que la toque como debe de ser, Gracias Kyle muchas gracias, me suscribo!!!