Mike Malyan plays "Damar" by David Maxim Micic

[@MladenDragovicMusic]

I heard this today and heard you for the first time... This is one of the most musical djent drums I've ever heard. So much groove, creativity, soul, and of course, amazing and such warm sound... Can't wait to hear it live someday!

[@johanofcourse]

Took the words out of my mouth, why am i seeing this just now

[@drumboarder1]

"djent drums"

[@yannisbernard4091]

you can also check what Camille bigeault makes on this cover..

[@Neuri]

That floor tom work near the end made me reevaluate my life

[@warpgate_x]

Mike, playing drums is the only thing you do better than being the nicest person on Earth! You're a genius!! Chris/tattoos 🤘🏻

[@johnjamatia9188]

Nothing is straight, 90% Syncopated. I love it

[@blumenmusic]

Me Mikey, Me Likey! Probably my favorite song off WBTM, the groove is unreal. Plus that synth sound is the best thing ever.

[@EbonyBladeXX.mp3]

Im addicted to this. Its just intoxicating.

[@cbaum64]

You were right, it does deserve to have its own playthrough, and thank goodness somebody as inspiring as yourself decided to make one :)

[@miguelsaavedrums]

More please This is fantastic

[@johnpaulvega2424]

Mike malyan you are hands down one of my favorite drummers i love your style so much, sir🤘🤘🤘❤❤❤

[@matgranel83]

Waouh, what a kind of playing drums ... !!!

[@ethtt]

This sound is the absolute best.

[@GrooveJuggernaut]

3:27 had me OUT MY CHAIR! LOL killed it man

[@knychtna]

Yeap this moment. Fuckin Alien. Nailed that.

[@odindahle]

This is amazingly good! I've rewatched it at least 50 times (also at different speeds!)

[@d90455]

Saw you on the Plini tour, no idea who you were before the show but you stood out, incredible cover.

[@TunnelJumper]

Check out his stuff with Monuments! He's got the best kick drum tone ever and tons and tons of pedal hat!

[@muzikluvahj.6667]

Love playing that style. Metal,rock,funk,and latin all in 1 groove and structure of that song. Bad Ass,great job!

[@Beestification]

Dude...you rock SO HARD!!! So excited for the new Micic release.

[@ethtt]

And the finishes on those Vibe drums are outstanding.

[@lastditch727]

Some of the most creative, dynamic and well composed drumming i think i may have ever seen, incredible work sir

[@Pipocortes]

My favorite song of that album, and you just made it even better 💥💥💥

[@alaaentabi7879]

Dude i've seen countless drum covers over +10 years and i think this one is my all time favourite

[@BonifacXXI]

Countless times i watched and listened to this, and that adorable little snare never fail to impress me :)

[@Brave_New_Tube]

As many times as I've come through here, I have no qualms with saying this is my favorite drum cover vid of all time. Keep excelling, Mike, you're doing some great shit.

[@ZockKnezevic]

Absolutely fantastic!

[@BonifacXXI]

I'm watching this 3rd day in a row. Such a good drumming. And that little baby snare...oh... ;)

[@danielsaid6366]

So happy to have seen you in London. What an inspiration.. one of the best 🤘🥁

[@gorxor]

I love this song so much. Your flawless Performance was.... flawless ;) Awesome

[@joeyhathaway8447]

One of the more enjoyable drummers I've seen to watch... and such good taste!

[@ЕгорДавыдов-л3г]

Класс💪😎 спасибо, порадовал своим выпуском))) давно не выпускал ☝️😉

[@halfera8095]

no words, you have passed the vibe check!

[@MiguelBatalha]

You never cease to amaze me, Mike. Superb drumming and musicality.

[@pepstriebeck1163]

Ahh...the fine arts of modern drumming again from Mr.Malyan. Some very interesting details and overall beautiful structure. That s definetily the kind of drumming i like. Thank you for sharing with us. All the best for you.

[@andrewscott222]

ME MIKEY, ME LIKEY

[@Riding0solong]

About time someone got to work showcasing the phenomenal instrumental elements of David Maxims musical genius.. (Specifically shedding light upon the percussive aspect of it all) And in all honesty, who's better suited? Great to see you back in action, man. Unreal feels all around your performance as per use!

[@odindahle]

I agree! This is goddamn amazing!

[@krenwregget7667]

fantastic playing. Very musical, energetic and great to watch.

[@baraldobumpa3447]

This cover is absolutely amazing, so mich groove Excelent work 10/10

[@folfiri6204]

Very tasteful playing.

[@michelarnet8535]

Man, that just gave me goose bumps. Great drumming!

[@EnriquePage91]

I had heard this song before and loved it so much but never got it's name. Thanks for randomly showing me what it's actual name is, and killing it in the process. I'm so glad I randomly clicked on your video! You got yourself a new sub. AMAZING drums cheers dude!

[@SiddharthDehl]

What a beautiful song. and so well executed. Big fan of your playing, Mike.

[@BonifacXXI]

Fantastic drumming. Tight and energetic. I'm gonna keep track on your work.

[@matgranel83]

Wonderful ever !

[@simonsannicolas1177]

Thumbs up dude, I bare give em out. You deserve one. Drums for life 🤘🏻

[@kgrayson655]

You are a living embodiment of kickass djent my friend

[@MarkoLos]

Very cool , really enjoyed this man.

[@rareformx]

Incredible.

[@halowaffles]

3:40 Damn, he's so talented, he can hit the stack and the splash with the same hand! Lol all love, just a funny catch. Love the grooves, the sticking on the outro is tasty af

[@USofguitar]

Killer and soulful playing! I dig it... :)

[@Miguvideos]

You're the best Mike!!!! Highlight of the year was seeing you emerging in the mosh pit right by my side at Euroblast Textures gig!

[@MalyanDrum]

Miguel Cisneros haha damn that was fun

[@Patrick_Hession98]

Such a sick video. Good stuff!

[@Aspirationtokill]

Dude holy “F” word! Beyond amazing!

[@andys3035]

Beautifully done Mike!

[@WernerErkelens]

Me Mikey, Me likey!!!

[@michelarnet8535]

Nice touch with the small snare

[@LTSBDRUMMER]

This is fantastic! David's incredible music and your perfect drumming

[@trolling2701]

This is awesome...

[@CamilleBigeault]

Very nice!!

[@joemutangent]

Fuck yeah, Mike. This is so good, dude! Beautiful control and dynamics in your playing here. On point!!

[@SamRobson]

Nail Dude!

[@maximuszyaire2849]

pro tip : watch movies on flixzone. Been using them for watching all kinds of movies lately.

[@adanfinnley991]

@Maximus Zyaire yea, been watching on flixzone for months myself :D

[@1fprrlxk]

Ohh wow... amazing 🔥🔥

[@vkotis]

I saw David with AAL in London a couple years ago. That's when I found out about Davids music. Amazing!

[@MalyanDrum]

Awesome! I played that show with him. RIP Koko

[@matteobdrums]

Incredible sounding drums and awesome drumming, as usual. I really love your style and I often steal ideas from you hahaha great to see you back behind the kit, man!

[@eviboo91]

Amazing!!!

[@PanWiLQ]

I cannot even say how much I f*kin love your playing

[@CartoonTheory]

overwhelmed !!!

[@morpheusdokis175]

AMAZING

[@ink_metal_words4083]

Amazing man. Truly amazing.

[@Desmolas]

He drums like Marco Minneman. Every note is a joy to play :)

[@chrisjesson4308]

Loved this dude! The mini snare and hi-hat parts were epic 🙌🏻

[@celestialaeonproject]

Damn... So damn tight!

[@luiscosta2493]

jesus Bro!! I already Liked Micic, and Know i find out that you re a GOD!!! Love From Portugal!!

[@zMPHz]

Damn! That is sick drumming!

[@ValKitsakis]

Awesome!

[@emessralte3507]

Insane 🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯

[@MikeVermeire]

Gawd damn Mikey boiii! Nailed it man! 😊

[@Rkiser0592]

He Likes it! FeelsGoodMan

[@rhysdg-ml]

My god this is good!

[@taiga8516]

so sick man!!

[@jefjaeger]

Really cool...

[@AshidoNova]

Me Mikey, me likey!!!! You're a prodigy man.

[@Neuri]

Fantastic dude wow

[@shaunoftheEd]

the original drums are virtually tracked if I'm not correct? makes this even more impressive since the ideas you come up with in a software can be extremely hard in real life.

[@joojosart7772]

They amazing thing about maxim micics computer rhythims is that they are by 100% possible to play.

[@quartratic2389]

Yeah they're were programmed through GGD

[@flagmuffin1221]

David seems like he takes a very real approach to virtual instrumentation

[@primordial.sounds]

Plus Mike played this a ton on tour with DMM, I imagine, so he had a bit of practice. But still epic fkin drumwork!

[@ThePrivateMatcher]

Mike, I heard this song on shuffle a little while ago and didnt think to save the name, toda6 it came back on shuffle, I also youtubed it to fined this. Oh my fucking god! Thankyou for putting this out there. Biggest smile Ive had today! Great work mate.

[@monacowie9431]

Wow x

[@dclarkmusic]

Sick!

[@chicoassis651]

Awesome bro!

[@torbjorntonnies5818]

Mike WTF - that mix!

[@MalyanDrum]

Torbjörn Tönnies I have to thank Andy James for his help bringing the power into it. Dude's a legend.

[@mattsorsson5380]

Odpierdolone. Perfekcyjnie.

[@vichaon]

Can't take my eyes off that AA granny drum carpet!

[@MalyanDrum]

It's a Meinl drum carpet!

[@vichaon]

@@MalyanDrum I can see that! Very cool! Vintage look! I had a carpet years ago under my kit which was older then me! Not Meinl needless to say

[@StefanoOrlando_s]

WooooooW!!!!!

[@hansrickmann7271]

Nice to see you :)

[@joojosart7772]

I really like your improvisation parts

[@Sfingus]

Hey Mike !!!! You should do more from David Maxim !!! " Bilo 3.0 " The best! :DD GOOD JOB !!!!

[@Deyvian77]

Yeesssss! Goldie

[@mortenpetersen450]

that slight slow-down in the start, holy shit :O

[@caiinperience8722]

FAN-TASTE-TIC! ;-)

[@mitchwarren1600]

This is the best groove I’ve ever heard in the last fifty years!! It’s the beginning of a new level!! The level all other musicians strive for ! Absolutely fantastic! Am I right in thinking if it was simplified it would be a shuffle kinda beat?

[@MalyanDrum]

Mitch Warren htuk thank you so much! The beat was originally written by David who released the song. My performance kind of plays off his programming.. I'm not sure it can be 'boiled down' to a simpler beat, because it's built off of complex accents in 7\4 time.

[@mitchwarren1600]

Mike Malyan it’s certainly boiled my mind!!!

[@lukamarkac6706]

What a fucking god.

[@marcioscirilo4680]

Muito top irmão parabéns

[@jimmythorpe4368]

Dude I like the drum kit sound better then the original...clean bruh

[@SurajSunar33]

Lit🔥🔥🔥