Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird - Drum Cover (4K)

Ewan Cunningham, 17 years old! I'm from Falkirk, Scotland.
This is a cover of one of my favorite songs "Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Filmed and edited by me, audio edited on Cubase 7 by me.
Using my Tama Superstar Hyperdrive kit, I love it.
I am self taught!
Drums:
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Camera's:
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This video was shot in 4K with a GoPro Hero 4 Black Edition and Panasonic Lumix G7.
Check out the drums only version of this cover: • Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free ...
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[@jimmehgames9306]

Dude. Lynyrd Skynyrd Shared your video on facebook. How does that make you feel?

[@ewancunningham]

Well Jimmeh I could not believe it when I saw my own face being shared on facebook via one of my all time favorite bands. Pure excitement :-)

[@jimmehgames9306]

Next step is to get ahold of them and play with the band some time. I know you can. You already have their attention.

[@saintessa]

+ewanjohncovers Wow, congratulations that must have been amazing! I can sort of play along with this song, it's a nice song. which is how I found your video. flawless drumming man.

[@74dartman13]

@@ewancunningham wow! That's great they liked your video!👍😎🎸🎶

[@slurpii4669]

@@ewancunningham you deserve it mate, you did a really good job

[@anthonyvanderkroft4940]

For some reason i always figured you needed 2 drum players for the solo fast part, shows how much i know. You absolutely killed it.

[@garethecke1433]

You’ll need 2 guitar players unless the guy is a shredder. Def not two drummers.

[@user-il8ti2vl4w]

You never need 2 drummers in music

[@MrGreenBot]

they needed 2 drummers because theres a part where they hit the snare using 2 hands while hitting the cymbals

[@SniqrsFFA]

although, having two drummers can be done and has been done. I don't recall Skynyrd ever having two drummers on stage live, however a similar band with members who once played in and with skynyrd, the outlaws, have had two drummers on stage before. There is an extra drummer to help keep time and produce a bigger sound i would assume, in some of their old performances of "Green Grass and High Tides". Similar band and they're excellent.

[@woozy96]

No overwhelming improvisations, I love it. Simple and understandable. Perfect strikes for every moment.

[@drlucasmd28]

You have definitely became my favorite drummer. you don't really add your own person flavor and that's why i love it. Cooperdrummer adds all that floppy twisty garbage and i hate it. literally perfect brother. keep it up

[@ewancunningham]

Thank you very much Luke! You really understand my approach to covering someone else's song :-) Glad to have you around!

[@whereisthedignity]

I think your life is about to change in a big way. Good luck. Stay cool.

[@ewancunningham]

Thanks a lot for the support dude :-)

[@djharryg]

Every once in a while I come back to this video and it is absolutely amazing every time I see it. It's like watching it for the first time. For someone to make that song look easy is incredible. Great talent.

[@rachaelst5553]

I have always felt that art never got the credit he deserves on this song. Awesome job!!

[@baylineman3281]

Actually, that was Bob Burns drumming on this song. Bob was the original drummer. Artimus replaced Bob.

[@Hazeraiser]

And that smile when the solo begin... Haha! I know this feeling !

[@ewancunningham]

+Loulou Le Poux Thanks for the nice comments man! And you have to smile when you know THAT solo is coming :-)

[@crash1238]

@@ewancunningham could you play Kashmir led Zeppelin or black sabbath faries wear boots please! You're amazing dude! BYW.... Best Cover of Comfortably Numb! Love it!!

[@tonywilson9174]

Me too. Im old enough to remember when Skynyrd broke out , damn good old days and times, to b alive. God, I miss the 70s and 80s

[@gtbvic]

This kid doesnt have enough publicity

[@ewancunningham]

Thanks dude! Loving the support :-)

[@beadsandbraids]

Lynyrd Skynyrd's FB page said-- Wow look at him go ! LS is referencing you from this article, on Country Rebel countryrebel.com/blogs/videos/17-year-old-scottish-drummers-pounding-free-bird-solo-will-leave-you-awestruck?a=mr&var=LSOfficial-TeenDrumSolo

[@Wegster64]

beadsandbraids wow that’s amazing!

[@djharryg]

Absolutely THE most talented thing I've ever seen on youtube. What skill! Great job.

[@paulschumann560]

Free Bird is the BEST SONG OF ALL TIME!!! Thank you Ewan for showing what is happening behind the 3 guitars, bass, keyboard, and one of the strongest vocalists of all time!!!

[@gordman6432]

7:42 I think you missed a cymbal hit. Great cover. This is my favorite song.

[@James.ceta14]

Nah he got it

[@why3141]

I think he got it

[@chasedeery1665]

This song once played on my school bus and my friend said "Turn off the country music!!" I laughed so hard.

[@Joeman7791]

Your friend might have had coronavirus

[@roybartholet9746]

hope he isn't your friend anymore

[@muhammaddimas8495]

You should slap his face, mam!

[@balthear000]

Who said that man!? I would have hit his ass out with a cymbal 😂

[@naomtish]

Man, you deserve more views, your playing is astonishing!

[@ewancunningham]

Thank you very much! I appreciate the support :-)

[@usabro410]

This song brings back so many memories growing up with my Dad. He would always blast this when it came on the radio. It's also one of my favorite songs and I'm gonna attempt to learn it and play it as well as you have! You killed this cover my dude!

[@jimiknowsbest201]

Holy Shite Ewan .... I can't get enough of your covers... I have socks older than you .. lol ... how can someone so young of age play with such ... experience? I am spellbound ...... cheers from Southern California USA ....

[@ewancunningham]

Thanks again Jim! Lots of practice would be the answer haha. Thanks for watching :-)

[@terrygodwin1198]

Ewan you are a hell of a drummer!

[@guacamole9603]

Hell yeah man! I started playing this song recently and your cover is absolutely phenominal keep it up dude

[@mamawantsnewshoes2]

Dude, Lynyrd Skynyrd just featured you on their fb page!

[@s4rthakforreal]

Found this on my recommended today and I'm just amazed at the talent you got bro.

[@brandoncraig8928]

Hey listen....I've listened to the alot of people trying to play this bro and they don't even come close to the sound and rythm you have..... awesome..no wonder Lynyrd Skynyrd likes it.....love this song it will never ever get old!!!!!

[@joebisbey4521]

Great work! I gotta cover this in a month, and your video is sure going to make the study easier! Sometimes it’s hard for me to hear precisely what’s going on, so thanks for doing the hard work for me haha!! Rock on 🤘

[@Majha87]

man, that was amazing performance! thanks for uploading 👌

[@rockasstley7917]

Dude you killed it! Calm and composed, I love it!!!!

[@egillgu]

Sounds good and you are having fun. This vid made me smile, thank you.

[@katluk3788]

Love this Ewen, I grew up with my mates blaring Lynyrd Skynyrd, this is my favorite track of theirs, great drumming my friend and what an honor having them recognise you on their Facebook page..! Yay!!

[@dawnausborn3760]

Good freakin' grief, Ewan, you really have it going on! That was masterful!! When did you start playing? I wonder who you'll be playing with in a couple of years. Keep your eyes on the prize and get with a band that does the same, yes? We need your talent to live on and on and on. Gosh, your family must be bursting with pride!

[@ewancunningham]

Thank you so much Dawn! What an amazing comment :-) I started playing when I was 4 and I just got into guitar a couple of years ago!

[@nurullahsl87]

Perfection! Really loved it

[@stevesavage8790]

Awesome mate! Great to see old school rock living on through a young talent like yourself.

[@ewancunningham]

Thanks a lot Steve! I've loved this song for as long as I can remember :-)

[@cool3929]

Freebird is a 1 in a lifetime song that as a drummer i wouldnt $uck with but WELL DONE FELLOW FRIEND! AWESOME WORK. KEEP IT UP MAN!

[@ewancunningham]

Thanks a lot Nicole :-)

[@robertotimo8504]

Moon gel and a new set of cymbals do miracles I see...;-))) Bravo Ewan. Come on Scotland,I love you!

[@4gma59]

Super-talented young man! I was 16 when this song came out -- you nailed it!

[@jeremiahg2716]

Man I really like your style . Your videos are very helpful. Heck of a drum player bud🤘

[@pruittjosh1]

Solid. Super clean sounding kit too!

[@stusmithmmm]

Absolutely brilliant 👏

[@parik.c]

Dude insane! Hats off mate!! 👏👏

[@malann8254]

Woah, was not expecting that at the end, fantastic job!!!

[@Charl_Ed]

Omg your kit sounds soooo nice 😍

[@elflacofromtheright1542]

amazing song, well played!!

[@BuddBieber]

I haven't a clue how I found this video but DAMN!!!! You make it look way to easy. Great job!

[@shineministries7]

AWESOME!!!!! LOVE THIS!!!!!

[@danielbradler6169]

+ewanjohncowers WOW im really speachless after seeing this awesome drumcover.I like and enjoy your videos every time i see them more and more.Yeeah you trully feel the rythm. Keep on rocking John!

[@ewancunningham]

+Daniel Bradler Thanks Daniel, I'm glad you liked this one! Keep on rockin :-) -Ewan

[@danielbradler6169]

ewanjohncovers not for this dude

[@sennaz2008]

Stunning ❤️

[@TAMAsmith1965]

Love it! Great Cover, Great Quality, Great Sound, Great Albums on the Wall... Great Attitude. Rock on brother!

[@ewancunningham]

Thank you for your great comment. :-)

[@jonahbusch1194]

Geeeeeeez I don’t even understand how you play everything SO FREAKING WELL

[@lisayoungism]

You take my breath away watching this luv luv luv

[@denisemarie2360]

Wow, this is perfection!

[@ewancunningham]

Thanks Denise!

[@JeremiahLOsborne]

Yeah. I could do that with two hands tied behind my back... IF I HAD TWENTY MORE HANDS. That was awesome! I have heard that song a hundred times, and I never knew how delicate, yet deliberate the drum piece was. Amazing job.

[@carpediem7559]

Just perfect, thank you!!!

[@malcolmmuir2853]

Great to see another Scot with so much talent, will be 'sharing' a few more of your covers, Ewan ;)

[@ewancunningham]

Awesome Malcolm! Thank you very much :-)

[@marrumba]

AMAZZZZZZING!!!!! 🎉 BRAVO!!

[@74dartman13]

Nice playing and the drums sound really good! 👍😎🎸🎶

[@Alex.Barros]

The Best solo! Congratulation 🤟🏼🇧🇷 Brazil

[@BadassBrutusGuitar]

Wow.... this is a pretty cool drums cover of this great Lynyrd Skynyrd song....!!! BIG LIKE for this performance Ewan... Rock on... Bert

[@ewancunningham]

Thanks a lot Bert! I love this song, it was really fun to play :-)

[@MikeTheCook]

Awesome dude. Keep it up, I love your playstyle

[@ewancunningham]

Thanks a lot dude! Glad you liked it :-)

[@karentelling7746]

Ohh!! Yes!!! Just beautiful...

[@Rekles]

Fantastic!!!

[@huopavaan]

I ❤ this allways 🔥

[@skylos7436]

Perfect!!!🏆👌

[@pickititllneverheal9016]

Dude you nailed it 👏 👌🏻

[@charlessutton3203]

You rocked that great job 👏

[@briandobson5135]

Ewan...3 words...Keep It Up! Great work! Loved it!

[@ewancunningham]

Thanks Brian!

[@godgunzndrumz]

Awesome Playing Man. I've been at it since 1977. You have a future in this. Let it keep you young.

[@lauricavalieri9062]

Parabéns!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💯

[@Farookhs]

awesome master

[@w.yat_ayers]

Wow, this is surprisingly easier than I thought it was lol. Nice playing bro👊

[@geoffhillyard4354]

Fantastic cover, thankyou Ewan. Love that song, we started a Tribute band for Lynyrd Skyward but it didn't work out. Too many people. Thanks 🙂

[@j0llyroger889]

Fantastic, Good job man.

[@RtubeDtupe]

Amazing!

[@mgtimp]

Great job! Video quality is amazing!

[@ewancunningham]

+Matt Grubbs Thank Matt, I'm glad you appreciate the video quality :-)

[@fernandoavila7205]

Great job bro! Congrats!

[@parkerfitness7173]

Great job bro!!! Woooooo 🤟

[@mikegibson7974]

You did an excellent job, that is one of the more difficult songs to master.

[@cr3amymccheese360]

What snare head is that, it sounds amazing

[@TheMooch255]

Outstanding

[@ewancunningham]

+TheMooch255 Thanks :D

[@renatoclm]

You rock man!!!

[@NuOrder11]

Solid!

[@chrisjones9115]

Just seeing this video, but let me tell you, as a drummer myself (I’m sure you here that all the time as I do lol) I personally don’t like when someone plays a song and adds a lot of extra beats to different parts of song. That being said, what I do like is someone who plays a difficult song (which this absolutely is) and plays it note for note as you did! Phenomenal job! If I were trying out for the same band an/or gig as you, I’d probably not even show up! Lol

[@onurilli662]

Respect 🤟, super clean and decent. Good work!!!

[@RyanJumarPantoja]

I wish I can do drums too... your cover is great love it...❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tac-cobserver3788]

Awesome 🤙

[@GuardianSmurf]

Perfect. Just perfect

[@ewancunningham]

+Mike Lawrence Wow thank you very much Mike :-)

[@stevemarriott1676]

Fantastic drumming, and you have LS attention as well, cant be bad, this is my next song for learning now, be nice to do this half as good as you man. take care

[@nachomaldonado8941]

Great job man

[@andydrums4333]

I fucking love this song, and you played it BEAUTIFULLY

[@groundleaf865]

Dude you're so good!

[@robbeve.7518]

awesome dude

[@Kitkat_Nexo]

7:20 - 7:50 is my favorite part

[@vsmokethon]

You rocked dude.

[@LordArthurWellesley]

Amazed, truly amazed... and shared. You got a new sub, keep it up! :)

[@ewancunningham]

Wow thank you very much :-)

[@sergetzl2132]

Extra!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@paulgoldbergdawson]

Absolute drum ninja

[@wtmke1ify]

Killer work on that snare

[@ewancunningham]

+Michael Medves Thanks man!

[@djtblizzle]

Duuuuuuuuuude!!!!!! You killed the game homie!!

[@mshirey]

Well done. I sincerely hope you're still actively playing. You obviously love it!

[@SendiSmoljoPhoto]

Keep growing man! This is breathtaking!!!! :D

[@ewancunningham]

+Sendi Smoljo (Photo) Thank you very much :-) I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@SendiSmoljoPhoto]

Your'e welcome man! Im very enjoyed haha :)

[@johnnypal1]

Grat Skill Ewan. I like playing along with you.

[@muhammaddimas8495]

Oh, Awesome dude! Keep it up!

[@reverendrikkus3758]

Well done laddy! You make it look effortless, and we both know its not. Great job!

[@shadowfox9713]

Wow...just...wow ! Awesome Video Dude !

[@ewancunningham]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it :-)

[@o2job]

300 procent mega sound thx !!!

[@ewancunningham]

Cheers dude :-)