Luke Holland ft. Sam Applebaum - Veil of Maya - Mikasa Dual Drum Cover

[@JDALES3]

It's a shame a lot of people don't appreciate this type of musicianship. It takes an unbelievable amount of skill to play drums for songs like these.

[@Anaximander29A]

I want to see them doing that live together without a single flam like in this video. This stuff is quantized to the moon and back. I mean both of them can play the song well, but there is no way that if you take two drummers and let them play the same stuff in unison like that, there won't be a single flam. This is heavily edited.

[@RamonScott777]

@@Anaximander29A obviously cause they aint robots, would you like to be hearing the flam on youtube? if u want to see a snippet of them playing check luke holland's tiktok.

[@JJStylies]

@@Anaximander29A there are flams in this recording, it's not perfect, and that's what makes it absolutely insane. the trick is that luke and sam are hard panned right and left so they don't clash so harshly when there is a slight imperfection, but you can hear it, especially in the kicks. For a specific example listen to the snare lick in the opening, you can hear they're maybe a couple milliseconds off of each other. DCI drumlines do exactly this kind of thing though - and basslines go a step further splitting fast phrases between people cleanly.

[@organicmilk5]

1000% agreed

[@Nickgleyva]

What a great way to to say it. If this was appreciated more, there would be more talent on the airwaves.

[@jvww1765]

Never thought someone who looks like head of the IT department would become one of my favourite drummers

[@alexiluffy216]

you mean HR department? that's clearly Toby from the The Office drumming

[@M4ttHatt3r]

Hilman Overboard Pam went for a Jim and lost out on some sick blast beats

[@blakewarrens3925]

Tbh he looks more like Roy than toby

[@dragonpup1]

Isn't Luke a little young to be the head of any department?

[@codyderbyshire8634]

@@dragonpup1 I mean I use to like Pewdiepie and I was a former old fan base fan of his until I realised he's generically mediocre compared to other content creators even compared to other let's players and his fans are vague and biased same with their idiocy but he never actually deserved so much exposer and has actually changed his personas,older Pewds never cared in the first while the nü Pewds is competative and repetitive,he also acts like shill from time to time,you can tell fame as usual altered the personas that made him who he was,I don't see Jack or Mark being a shill arse about this 'competition'

[@MyLittleHecarim]

you know they're really good drummers when they can play live and keep in time together like that

[@MarkyPaligs]

Ever heard of a metronome? Every band uses it live, and in studio. *the more you know*

[@iangillies711]

The use of a metronome does not negate the skill level of the drummer. A met can be clicking as loud as can be, but it still takes a lot to stay in time with it. Adrenaline is pumping, your heart is beating really fast, and your instinct (at least mine is) to rush like crazy until you’ve reached your physical limit. If you were being sarcastic and I misread that I apologize, but metronomes aren’t God. You still gotta stay in time with them. Playing as clean as they do on a song like this one is incredibly difficult, especially considering they’re on a full kit and not just like a snare drum or a set of quads or something

[@HorizonEyes]

This is heavily edited & sampled. 100%. I love Veil & Sam… probably more than any other band or drummer & they are amazing drummers, but still. There is no chance that this sounded as clean as the mix.

[@MyLittleHecarim]

@@MarkyPaligs just like how every guitarist can read sheet music

[@nathandrums0]

@@HorizonEyes there’s literally a mistake from Sam at 2:15. Luke isn’t one to produce fake/sampled drum videos lol.

[@DavidEitle]

Sam's left handed blast beats break my brain.

[@mysterymidfing3557]

yeah. i like it. I am left handed too but I play on a right handed kit because I get used to it since I was 9. So I had 2 rides, one on each side so I can do blast beat like sam lol.

[@iangillies711]

Also noting the difference in snare hand technique. Luke is mostly using his wrist to chop it out (which is perfectly fine, just less efficient) and Sam is using just his middle and ring finger. He uses them as kind of a springboard to bounce the stick much more effectively

[@BrianGivensYtube]

It's that pinch point with the finger technique. index and thumb hold it, middle and ring provide the movement.

[@mrzink9180]

Also called the flying fingers technique, he executes it perfectly

[@juneyellowsnek]

@@mrzink9180also called just good technique. he's playing French grip, it's entirely fingers to get speed.

[@sacredxgeometry]

Luke Holland is of course phenomenal but you have to realize that he is also mostly playing Sam's parts here, really, and Sam deserves a ton of praise for creating a compelling percussion track for this song, and really for the whole Matriarch album. I personally believe it is some of his best work.

[@malydok]

Check out the drums Luke did for Jason Richardson's "I" though, he can do songwriting alright :-)

[@sacredxgeometry]

I wasn't claiming Luke was a bad songwriter..I'm not even throwing shade here I'm just trying to get people to see that Sam Applebaum is an underrated drummer.

[@sethtastical]

the disproportion of views/likes for Sam are kind of baffling to me. Watching luke's videos brought me here, and I think, maybe because of his eclectic styles of music/versatility, he's gaining recognition. I've never listened to Veil Of Maya, and I agree with you 100%, but what I don't understand is how I still gravitate toward watching Luke in this video. it seems like he's having more fun, honestly.

[@sacredxgeometry]

I think that one is fairly obvious; I mean, Sam played this song multiple times on 5 different tours, across the last 18 months.

[@dye182]

Lucas Jenkins agreed anyone can play someone else's parts. It's writing those parts that made it cool. Luke's a great drummer phenomenal drummer but this day in age we are praising kids for covering someone else's stuff when in reality can they write it?

[@Scarf3086]

Because one Luke is right handed and Sam is a lefty, it really does look like a reflection in a mirror in those side shots. Just woah. Two drummers being that on time with each other takes a certain level of perfection. Damn.

[@treehann]

I thought that mirror effect was super cool too

[@MerlinAmbroiss]

years later this is still the best cover luke has done in my personal opinion

[@SarahCharles92]

This and his Eden cover (with the omnomnom hi-hat) are the 2 I return to most.

[@_hexes_]

Am I the only one who was fucking astonished by Sam's finger technique during those blast beats?

[@mick_plays_guitar]

Alex Rundinger does it that way too I think

[@0xanier0]

Thats the way ur supposed to do it.

[@clever8088]

+0xanier0 George kollias uses all wrist lol

[@tjdh34]

not necessarily,i use push pull. there a couple different ways to do it

[@Gravdood]

+Zach Miner yea Sam's technique was right... its finger control.

[@saifmanman]

the disappointment in your face when the stick didn't fly that high into the air was priceless, hahaha

[@isaacyoder4137]

I will never fully comprehend the sheer level of skill and creativity that every member of Veil of Maya has.

[@morfpy]

And the wait for another brilliant Luke Holland cover resumes.

[@_Proxx]

+LukeHollandDrums Wooooo!

[@morfpy]

+LukeHollandDrums How soon is very soon? ;P

[@jxckrabbit]

Sam's double kick is so good. One of the best sounding out there, idk what it is but it just sounds perfect. Probably watched this 50 times and keep picking up nuances. Absolutely love it

[@CharlieViking95]

The world of drumming becomes a tad more exciting for every video you upload dude. Keep this up! \o/

[@felixgarstka]

this really sums it up!

[@eddieperez9855]

+LukeHollandDrums please do a vid on how you get you hair done

[@nuggetsrawesomexx124]

+LukeHollandDrums I dare you to play lefty. ;)

[@Gattobuono]

+Eddie Perez It's a hat .....

[@eddieperez9855]

+Gatto Buono no idea what you mean

[@jacobhollidge59]

Two of my favorite drummers of our age!!!!!!!!!!! You guys are amazing performers/musicians! Thank you so much!!!!

[@ijcp5]

So many details to love from this song, but one of my favorite bits is the lead-in fill to the last set of choruses starting at 2:42

[@ryanr1122]

The fact that your drums sets are set up mirrored from on another makes the coordination look absolutely mesmerizing!

[@bruth6138]

Wow. Interesting sound dynamic with such precise drumming. I'm not familiar with you, Luke, but great job. I don't think Sam gets enough respect both in his precision and consistency. He plays 100% like this live and is the glue that holds the rest of the band together. Great upload!

[@MattCooperDrums]

The syncopation between the two is just bloody awesome! And Luke your face at the end when the stick didn't reach as high as you wanted was priceless!

[@MusicalAbsinthe]

I don't think syncopation is the right word to use there

[@SockPuppetDinosaur]

+Burty Yeah if they were syncopated it would probably sound really awful haha. Synchronization was probably the word.

[@jimmyxrose]

everything in this song is so amazing! i'm so in love with it! awesome job guys playing along too \m/,

[@tannerfry2415]

I love how deep their snares are. Amazing mix! Amazing cover from two very talented drummers! And definitely loving Veil Of Maya's new vocalist and their new sound

[@sidetriangle]

Would have LOVED to see a bass pedal angle for this. Phenomenal cover regardless, Luke.

[@guitarking9]

There is not a single man alive that can look this cool while playing drums other than +LukeHollandDrums. So stoked to be able to say I've hung backstage with this guy in the UK!

[@Seducingly]

Just when I thought you and Sam couldn't get anymore badass, you post this shit.

[@BCBS4631]

Still to this day one of my favorite drum covers

[@PiperDrumsOfficial]

OH MY GOD OH MY GOD I CAN'T EVEN RIGHT NOW THIS IS WHY I LOVE YOU. I've been struggling with this song since i first heard it

[@tylercline3205]

These are the videos that inspire me. Luke, Sam, my hat is off to you gentleman. Outstanding performance!

[@KevinCorkran]

this was tight as fuck!! so much epic shit happening at once. also nice to see the 5 piece back for a video! looks awesome on that DW kit. probably one of the best drum cover videos on youtube.

[@ttttt78]

it it miracle that there are two men who can play Mikasa perfectly in this studio.

[@DylNyeTheDrummerGuy]

I love how they're sizing eachother up the whole time lol Luke: I have the force Sam: Welcome to the dark side

[@HolySticks10]

thanks to the awesome power of music and youtube, I not only got to watch one of my favorite drummers do what he does best, but I also was introduced to another truly talented drummer and band. Thanks to both of you for being awesome =)

[@stephaniedayrit]

Well, I remember when I first started watching you years back. You really accomplished a lot in the recent videos I've been watching. I never get to comment because I always like to play your videos while I'm driving to listen to your performance. Awesome job!

[@Purveyorofawesome]

Pretty epic cover! The dual aspect added some cool texture. Next time, add some overhead shots, would have been wicked to see y'all on time and hitting in the same frame.

[@chrisklotz8986]

I think I've watched this over two hundred times. Luke Holland, thank you for being my inspiration to drum.

[@Choobs69]

I don't thing there's a time where I'll be able to listen to you play and not be completely blown away! Asdfghjkl Lot's of love from South Africa! Don't be afraid to stop by here one day! :D

[@Choobs69]

+LukeHollandDrums don't mind our political status - the scenery, culture and locals make it worth while! Really hope to see you guys in the near future. 👌🌈

[@Choobs69]

+Joe Clews *flips table* Dammit! We want concerts!!! We want them now!

[@ImOnAGoat91]

I like Sam's style - he plays so smoothly and it doesn't look like he puts much effort into it. superb!

[@jrrpkm]

Phil Kessel killin' it

[@kevints11]

Best comment ever

[@JamesBurch93]

phuck yes hahahaha that’s totally Kessel

[@SmizzNasty]

Came here for this

[@ScratchBashing]

BRUH

[@Caynug]

Holy crap this is killer, loving the panning job on the 2 drumkits - makes it feel so wide. Great job there!

[@CottonInDerTube]

Wow. Never heard a stereo drum mix. Luke is on the right -- bal to the right =)

[@FedericoMaragoni]

+LukeHollandDrums Is brilliant Luke. A super idea for my upcoming two drummers video. You're awesome!

[@elijahherrell6282]

+LukeHollandDrums Do you know if there was trouble with phase?

[@CottonInDerTube]

+Elijah Herrell i think this only would happen if both were on the same channel

[@CottonInDerTube]

+Exclusified yes

[@hapyharyhard0n581]

I remember the day this video dropped. ...just amazing, still.

[@TheSummerCoast]

My ovaries exploded, and I don't even have them

[@liamgriffiths5970]

+Bernardo Nobre not anymore at least ;)

[@joaogabriel-gp9mo]

+Bernardo Nobre Br? uheuheuhe

[@PeterEnis69]

k lol

[@mrmadwolf3694]

LMAO

[@ericross9394]

Mellow Yellow lol 😂

[@hardcore907]

Apparently everyone in the comments section can't seem to just say "good job" and tell you how awesome was so, GOOD JOB THAT WAS SO AWESOME! By FAR one of the best videos you've done and the drums sound phenomenal.

[@jacobhollidge59]

This was over 5 years ago now?!?!

[@rajameissner]

So powerful!!!

[@nickvandervegt]

When the drum cover sounds better than the original song though!

[@brandongarcia8773]

Nick van der Vegt you should also check out chris turner's drum playthroughs from oceans ate alaska

[@Kingovcurses]

Nick van der Vegt the bands drummer was in this

[@The_Nova_Glow]

i swear I was thinking the same thing

[@gavinschulte3017]

Derrrp

[@justinmorgan2590]

LOL well the older guy is the drummer of veil lol

[@JaredDirtRoth]

This will always be one of my favorite drum playthroughs

[@JustinKing94]

Fuck I love it mam! ! ! Those hertas on the double pedal got my heart pumping, damn

[@chroniccobalt7978]

Hey man whats a hearta?

[@lugoe98]

+Chronic Cobalt Listen to 'Bleed' by Meshuggah.

[@JustinKing94]

+Chronic Cobalt It's a drum fill where you play 2 fast notes and then two slow notes. Look up herta drum lessons for more explanation

[@chroniccobalt7978]

Ahh cheers, never knew the technical name for that

[@JustinKing94]

+Chronic Cobalt look up Cobus, he uses that fill a lot ;D there are other great drummer too he's just my personal favourite

[@Inherit_Drums]

I just played this today for the first time, I can officially blast with my left hand!!!!!! after years of watching this, I finally played it 👌

[@adrummingdog2782]

Luke you gotta do Tooth and Claw by AAL! It'd be sick

[@JacobCorumWilliams]

You'd create an immune response with sheer excitement? 😉

[@TheSkrillexxx]

+a drumming dog This

[@jonny555ive]

This was absolutely insane, some of the things you guys are doing on drums is completely mind melting. I've been playing drums for over 30 years and you guys are doing shit that I can't even wrap my head around. Nice job, both of you........Nice job 🤘🤘

[@OleksiiGVS]

Excellent as always! 60fps would be perfect...

[@landophant]

+Alexi GVS I didnt think luke hollands drumming could get any more glorious...until now

[@jordanvarela9754]

That’s absolutely next level... truly God given talent. Amazing work

[@barathurm]

1:24 that face reminds me of myself playing with my "drumset"

[@iamdaveandhaveaniceday2651]

That snare tone is as tight as hell..... one of my favorite VOM songs!!!!

[@JacobMinyard]

2:56 luke misses a snare

[@RodrigoRoad]

No lo puedo creer no me había dado cuenta

[@gamemaker2012]

Oh yeah your right

[@mem3198]

OH MY GOD YES, Luke Holland and Veil of Maya, it doesn't get better than this

[@FeelingOfDoom]

I didn't know if I liked this or not until 1:41 and I realized that it was fucking amazing.

[@k1llampt]

VOM is my favorite band and this is an awesome collab with luke holland. This shows just how talented both drummers are and how difficult of a song it is to play. Both of you guys were sweating at the end! Good job and keep putting out good music.

[@Jake-xn4tr]

Luke should be playing in a band that plays like this

[@christianedmisten2936]

He should be playing in a band that he wants to play in.

[@Jake-xn4tr]

Christian Edmisten No he should be playing in a band I want him to play in

[@LucasSoares-jp2eu]

+Jake 1 lol

[@kage6613]

I agree, was disappointed with TWA's Chevellecore album. he's honestly on a different level from anyone else in the band, wish he would start or join a prog side project cause TWA isn't really for me but I respect his skills as a drummer, and a year younger than me too, fucking nuts.

[@joelcoool]

Thank the lord for Jason Richardson eh?

[@saura_]

I'm crying T-T Luke, my favorite band ever was veil, and I follow you a looooooooooooooong time ago. Seeing this video is like a dream dude, I mea, a dream for you. I'm glad, look what you did dude... Congrats!

[@GolfWangMedia-incorporated]

Is the guy without the hat playing left handed?

[@jackmiak5386]

ye

[@GolfWangMedia-incorporated]

+Jack miak noice

[@drunkenyeknom]

GolfWang that "guy" is the drummer of the band lol

[@yudhapradnyana5499]

damn, Luke made it look easy,,, Mikasa of veil of Maya is one of my favorites song, n' took me almost 4 n' half months to learn all their drumming parts, but still every single time I play this song I ends up just like a guy who ve been sprinting through some Hills, lmao. damn, u re something else Luke!!.

[@isaachubbard7903]

I dont even wanna drum anymore after watching this

[@devinwest1981]

Holy crap. Literally the most intense thing I've ever seen!!!😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

[@TomOConnellMusic]

That was so tight! I bet that looked great to watch live, almost like there was a mirror between the two of you :] Oh and the dual cymbals, they are just so beautiful!! Was this what sparked the change back to the 5 piece setup? Played my own kit as a 4 piece for a few years now, can't say I miss the 10" tom really.

[@daintydiplomat]

I think I nearly passed our watching this! Hella amazing! Sam's technique with the blast beat was on point! YOU BOTH WERE! You both also looked like you were going to faint omg

[@TheHenryManeuverBand]

Mmmmm that's the stuff. Killin' it.

[@TracyReitano-b9e]

I'd give anything to be there watching them drumming, wowww phenomenal stuff

[@OnTheAlmondTree]

Genuinely had to check the video speed to make sure this wasn't sped up

[@TitouanDebray]

Never knew Veil of Maya's drummer was a leftie! Such an awesome band! Please don't make us wait 3 months for another video, this was too good.

[@marccram2664]

those drums sure sound like "rings of Saturn DINGIR" type

[@davidm5415]

yassss

[@mainelyretro]

This is so awesome. I have listened to this so many times and I am a guitar player haha. How upfront the drums are in this record is why it’s one of my favorites. Plus Marc is one of my favorite guitarists 🤘great work fellas

[@joostleunissen1197]

Could you provide me with the drums only of you/both please? I'm trying to learn this piece and like to hear your notes more precisely. Upvote please so he sees it. :)

[@cambrowndrums]

If you have a good ear it shouldn’t be hard to do

[@VarshaRaj9]

BEST DRUM COVER I HAVE SEEN IN AGES! Geniuses!

[@FFcelcius]

3:03 that fill tho!

[@MrHarmonizr]

Seriously how could you thumbs down this video, haters gonna hate, crazy how well they kept timing together.

[@mylitolmiranda]

Everything went black by the black dahlia murder, ITS GOT TO HAPPEN, THATLL BE FREAKING CRAZY

[@tilley1144]

Sams left handedness makes a mirror affect. Great playing as per usual. Never dissappoint.

[@alxg128]

Great... but they can play AC/DC?

[@dark3rthanshadows]

nobody can play TNT hardest drum song ever loool

[@tttrrroooyyy]

The two different kicks together sounded awesome.

[@stivesyy]

And I can't even tie my fucking shoes.

[@azrael.jordan.osiris]

Idk how many times I’ve come back to this video over the years. It’s just too good. It’s like a fucking reflection. Timing is so tight from both like I said it’s just TOO good

[@MrTungtarung]

Hey luke do some CHON

[@FloridaMan96]

I really enjoyed the triplet partial heratas on the bass drum at 2:11! this drum cover is awesome, thanks for the upload!

[@MrPsycho115]

someone get these dudes an air conditioner

[@vinturd7975]

The most satisfyingly in sync video on the internet.

[@penkatadrums]

The guy who puts a fan because it's too hot, but wears a hat at the same time...

[@josemoralesmusic1003]

I know it's late, but it was because his hair used to cover his eyes. Now you see his videos and he has short hair and no beenie

[@jacobhollidge59]

Use the haters as motivation guys! They are giving you more publicity regardless of what they say!!!! You rock and your work is greatly appreciated!

[@darrenkelly871]

hands down my favorite cover, the energy between you guys is incredible

[@yungi10]

2021

[@yungi10]

hei im from 2023

[@Squirt_russel]

This is amazing. I think Luke is funner to watch as it looks like hes working harder but the sheer effortless playing of Sam, is just proof of the skill and work hes put in to get where hes at. Like the wise and the talented playing together lol

[@ThatKiDwiththeDrums]

HERTAHERTA

[@DampizDrums]

Sam is a lefty drummer I see, always inspiring for me to see! This was awesome, the toms echoing at 2:42 made me smile.

[@DavidLee-xs1zn]

And then there's CooperDrummer

[@agee23]

Lol yeah he's so over rated.

[@BrianGivensYtube]

He only plays meta song for views lmao poser

[@normanwilmoth7404]

That dude sucks! He puts fills in literally everywhere he can in ever song it's super obnoxious. Sounds like a 6 yr old going nuts on a drum kit🤦‍♂️

[@RelentlessOhiox]

The master is showing the young Padowan his ways. The force is strong.

[@dolphinsb131313]

Holy shit... you two are so in sync it's ridiculous!! Keep up the mind-blowing work!

[@brianfree9629]

Ok so I just recently discovered Veil of Maya and now watching you both play the drums in time together has just been mind blowing I've always wanted to be able to play the drums but getting to a standard like this is out of my reach right now. This is EPIC!!!!!!

[@SlapHappyFrog]

I got so excited just seeing a video posted by you!!!

[@Hecky905]

Fantastic energy Luke!

[@LaPiedraRock]

Amazing!