Mark Ronson - Uptown Funk ft Bruno Mars by Troy Wright - Drum Cover

Troy Wright from the Gold Coast, Australia.
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My Website:
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I wanted this song to start simple and finish more technical and exciting. I chose to keep a solid foundation of the groove but show some colour here and there and let the momentum build with the song. I also took the break down part of the song as an opportunity to make a "drum solo" section, which was completely improvised.
Before anyone say's I'm over playing I AGREE! There's no way I would do this live. This is a drum cover SOOOOO CHIIIIIILLLLL lol.
I really wanted to lift this track in the last chorus, which is why I got carried away and added some double kick... IN A FUNK TUNE!!!! haha. Anyway thanks for watching!
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE:
This is a Drum Cover of 'Uptown Funk' by Mark Ronson ft Bruno Mars and is the copyrighted property of its owner(s).
*Filmed, recorded, mixed and edited by Troy Wright at the Wright Drum Studio - Gold Coast, Australia
GEAR:
I proudly endorse and exclusively use Pearl Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Remo Skins, Promark Sticks, Shure Microphones and Hardcase Cases.
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IN THIS VIDEO:
Pearl Reference in Granite Sparkle, Pearl Demon Chain Drive Pedals
Sabian Artisan hats, Artisan light ride, AAX X-Treme china under Ozone crash, Legacy heavy ride, Paragon china
Remo Controlled Sound, Emperor and Powerstroke 3
Promark 510 Thomas Pridgen signature model
Shure SM57, Beta 52, Beta 98D/S, SM-81, KSM137
Hardcase Cases.
GoPro Hero 3 Black, Nikon 5100, Canon LF

[@Panda_SMM]

if only this type of music had drumming like this

[@maggot1234]

***** this is the most stupid thing ive ever heard, its his interpretation of the song how can it be a mistake?

[@4l3l00g4]

You should go watch Bruno Mars live....I think you would be pleasantly surprised ;)

[@tsavavaa]

***** I think GetTheJojDone has a point: if you look back at e.g. the eighties music and compare it to music today (I mean mainstream), you can see the lack of "richness" of what's played. Today it's more about products than content... I'm not saying that it'd be better if musicians just played everything for the sake of "because I can". But I just can't shake the feeling that there's something less in today's mainstream than was before... less content, less joy, less musicianship. Of course, as you said, it can be found in other genres. It's just such a pain to listen to music where guitarists play catchy riffs and the drummer or drum machine churns on steady 4/4... the problem is it's boring. Unimaginative. How would you like music where all the melody would be 4 notes repeated in the same pattern for 3-4 minutes?

[@spencerj]

tsavavaa and GetTheJojDone I see based on your location here at a Troy Wright video that you guys are probably more inclined to want to talk about rhythmic complexity rather than melodic complexity when referring to the 'simple' nature of most radio friendly music. I would never try and argue that pop has a *tendency* to be complex because that is not factual, but I will say that there are plenty of pop artists that use complex and odd chords during their songs and still find themselves on the radio. (eg. Taylor Swift, Adele, Muse, and Boyz II Men to list a few.) Rhythmic complexity in pop is much more rare, but what you will see is odd time with standard beats, or polyrhythmic vocal parts, which are complex to their own degree. Outkast has a chorus in 11/4 (Hey-Ya) and Beyonce has a post chorus with a 3/4 polyrhythmic vocal hook. These example are obviously more spare, but I'm just some dude that occasionally heard pop on the radio, and never went out of my way to look for it, so I'm sure there are hundreds more of each type of complexity, and even some complex rhythmic orchestrations. Troy Wright, do you have any thoughts on this?

[@spencerj]

***** Lol I tried so hard not to reference the Beatles or Stevie Wonder in hopes of accentuating modern pop, but there's really no beating around the bush; Those two groups are truly the quintessential pop masters of complexity. You know Michael Jackson actually has some incredible instrumentals if you listen to some of his more popular tracks. Listening to how solid and controlled the drummer sounds throughout the album 'bad' gave me an entirely new respect for drumming I hadn't known before going back and closely listening to what he plays and how he is playing it. I used to say 'I hate pop' but I shut up real quick learning that every person has an opinion/taste, and that opinion literally *never* correlates to their musical talent. Naturally if you look hard enough, every genre has its own crowd of extremely talented musicians.

[@rufusdavis137]

I don't care what other people say if he overplayed it or not...he KILLED it!! Drum on Troy 👍🏻👏🏻

[@isaacpritchard2606]

Rufus Davis hell yeah troy u da maaaan!!!

[@austinjohnd]

Agreed!

[@isaacshaw1596]

NO HE DIDN'T HE BLOPOMEN' JUST DID A BUNCH OF OVER DID FILLS! IF U KNEW ANYTHING ABOUT DRUMMING THEN U WOULD PUT SOMETHING DECENT IN THE COMMENTS!

[@CDMAHTCDESIRE]

all he..did was just overplay with the song, if anything.. he should change this to ..remix...or improv....these days everybody is calling everything a cover....remix for sure...

[@LifeLongDrummer1]

Anyone saying its overplayed. Yes it is completely overplayed, but its tastefully overplayed and well executed. If you wanted him to play it like the original than you may as well just listen to the original. I'm not here to listen to Uptown Funk, I'm here to watch Troy kill it behind the kit. Keep it up man! Hopefully I can play like that someday!

[@JoselitoAcfalle]

You and Luke Holland are two of my favorites to watch on KZbin. You have been putting out mind boggling material for years!

[@sjholmes101]

***** check out some professional drummers.

[@sjholmes101]

***** lol

[@JoselitoAcfalle]

+Ronald Marc “Marc” Arango Oh yeah, maybe Cobus will be third on my list

[@xXbrick84Xx]

When I met Matt Halpern at one of the Common Thread Clinics, we started talking about your drumming. It was so cool to hear him talking about how badass Troy Wright is. Matt Halpern thinks Troy Wright is badass.

[@christiancastillo618]

It is not overplayed, if you like it simple then go watch CooperDrummer (he's still a talented musician), but this is a piece that real musicians can appreciate. He played the way HE wanted to not the way YOU wanted. I mean, I don't see the point in uploading a drum cover if it's going to be played exactly the same, unless you want to play rush or something but still, music is about creating your identity and appreciating the techniques used. I appreciate musicians, and I will never talk down on one unless he/she feels like they know everything about music which is obviously impossible. So yeah nice job man, keep at it, and don't let these amateur posers talk down on ya, I'm pretty most of them are just mad because they can't execute such play.

[@AAeolian]

bless

[@LeSpartahara]

Cooper overplays everything too...

[@AAeolian]

LeSpartahara nah he just swings his arms a lot lol. nowhere near troys level.

[@LeSpartahara]

Aeolian He overplays and is overly flamboyant lol

[@JustinKing94]

I did a drum cover of this song too, I uploaded it couple hours ago, it's on my channel pls check it and lemme know what you think :D thanks

[@bball98038]

Such unbelievable precision, accuracy, musicality, and love in every stroke!!!!!!!

[@heldorfsen]

Absolutely fantastic playing! This guy is SO underrated as you are without doubt one of the best drummers on youtube. It´s amazing to see a drummer who actually gets the concept behind drumcovers. You are not just playing a bunch of fills for the sake of playings fills, but you make some great musical choises in your playing, and your groove is SO tight! Amazing job Buddy!!

[@jaw425]

Not too many drummers in this world with his technique, creativity, and style. I cannot listen to the original song anymore...this version is stuck in my brain. People who think her overplayed this song are just out of their freaking minds...just a genius interpretation of this song.

[@exeedorbit]

Man, it's crazy how much groove you've got, but you don't overdo it. Class and skill in one tight package.

[@loogus8309]

you never cease to amaze me, watching this 5 years later and it still hits hard

[@yuryvdovenko9168]

I just love it! Happy drumming! Real funky mood! Keep drumming! Very inspiring! God bless!!!

[@2strokeroll]

Damn Troy! I wasn't ready for the lick at 1:40! SLICK!

[@ardsta103]

1:31 gave me goosebumps, it was simple, i know, but still amazing

[@themuffinman751]

Yeah man!! Groovy fills, and simple but tasty grooves. Love it!

[@listomoto]

dude you are my idol since i watched your cover "happy", this funk u up makes me amazed more. dude you are a beast!

[@morinmacias3907]

Love the way Troy play drums, he is the man

[@derekcazares9977]

No puede ser, nunca pensé que tanta habilidad puede utilizarse tan bien con esta canción, me encanto en pocas palabras💕

[@brittdrums1]

Perfect combo of playing in the pocket, doing some good fills and break beating. 10/10 for sure.

[@juanpablomarin5463]

What a freaking beast on drums!!! AWESOME!! INCREDIBLE!!! Congrats from Colombia!!!

[@PTVexoh]

Why does this have 56K views and Cooper Drummer's has 238K? People confuse me

[@muhammadfitra1798]

this always confuses me also

exactly, cooper drummer is nothing compared to this

[@PTVexoh]

Matej Špoljar Agreed

[@TheMrGerrie]

It's pretty much for the same reason that Justin Bieber is so massively popular while [insert any good, unknown musician here] is not.

[@PTVexoh]

TheMrGerrie Nah Justin Bieber is popular because teenage girls find him attractive. Don't know if I can say the same about Cooper Drummer :p

[@CharlieTaracenaDrums]

Nice fills man, Congratulations!

[@timsabepieczynski7051]

Awesome, so many examples of different fills that can be learned and applied to my/your own drumming journey. Thank you Troy

[@gmdrummerboy]

Hell yes!! Those are some cool licks!! Loved it!!

[@frenchexpat5601]

Fuck man, this is funk!!! People always annoy the crap out of me when I tell them I mainly listen to Metal but honestly, songs like Uptown Funk could be killers, they have so much potential, but all those commercial wannabees just forsakened instruments to use those damn computers. This was revigorating man, you made me remember that I came from Funk, I fucking love this genre and I'm honestly depressed to see what it has become... Thanks man!!

[@drumrit]

Blew my mind. GREAT DRUMMING! :D

[@OneUpDrumVids]

ahh man I get so excited when I see you post something new!! You have my favourite youtube channel man its unbelievable!!!

[@ralpholivervinas9491]

Ohhhh myyyy gooooodness!!!! This is incredible!

[@setmeals]

only real musicians will appreciate this :) thumbs up for you bro!

[@jeaniefiataugaluia7908]

"You overplay it" "You don't play enough" WTF DO YOU PEOPLE WAAANTTTT

[@bpabustan]

+Jean Fiataugaluia In my opinion, with songs like these (soul, funk) overplay is a no-no. Groove is more important than licks. ALthough I admire Troy's attempt to play this, I just wish he stayed within the groove.

[@iainfishenden5750]

+bpabustan read the description. He knows he would never do this live

[@antonvindrot8678]

I usually look up drum solos and them complain that there's too much drums...

[@JustinMic81]

Absolutely love your style bro! Keep it up! Love the flares!!!!

[@7pastorb]

Tight, Tight, Tight... it doesn't get much tighter than that! Excellent work....and the way you played it was just enough if you know what I mean... awesome!

[@Fudgedrums]

Sneaky polyrhythm at 3:24 ;)

[@bigboy501]

That was dope! Best cover I've heard so far

[@phrosda]

Holy crap! Well done! Love the double bass fills!

[@MrChristopher2295]

You made me thoroughly like a song that originally I couldn't bring myself to ever listen to never mind even liking. Great job man! Thanks for the awesome cover.

[@Mordekev]

and again, what is cooperdrummer doing?

[@GuiltyMiner0343]

+Mordekhai Kevin Probably trying to add a bunch of shitty fills to seven nation army.

[@bradclifford1220]

+GuiltyMiner0343 That made my day xD

[@goodshoes07]

+GuiltyMiner0343 hahahahahahah!!! This is hilarious!!!

[@mitchpeterson1984]

+GuiltyMiner0343 and then he will make a blog about it that nobody will watch

[@ohhyunsu]

+Mordekhai Kevin i hate cooperdrummer

[@muajeng]

AWESOME!!! Don't believe me? Just watch!! :D

[@cjkacala]

YES!!!! Stellar job, Troy!

[@kenraq2000]

I loooooove the mix for your kit in this 🤘🏼❤️

[@benevolentsun]

you look like michael scofield from Prison Break with muscles

[@laurivlehto96]

LR Drums you're so right!😂 He's like a long lost brother of Michael and Linc!

[@footofjuniper8212]

Never saw that show, but I thought he looked a bit like he could be Steve-O's better-looking brother.

[@brittdrums1]

Seriously, killed Cooper's drumming. It would be one thing if people knew he was a super mediocre drummer, but in the comment section they all worship cooper. It's obvious they're not drummers if this has less views.

[@cwh244]

brittdrums1 Coop is poop.

[@amandapanda9602]

Meshuggah Gaze Casey Cooper is not poop. He is possibly the best drummer on here

[@brittdrums1]

Troll

[@cwh244]

Amanda Panda WWWWWWRRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

[@shaazlalani8700]

so epic... hardly think its over played. great cover!!!

[@juliosilva4914]

Big Troy. Great technique. Superb.

[@ReverendQuattroBajeena]

You going to do something from the new Periphery album?

[@reesepuff719]

Justin Kallio if troy did Prayer Position or The Price is Wrong I would lose my shit

[@kylesterling1724]

for the people that said or going to say he overdid the song maybe read the description of the video before commenting because it clearly says "Before anyone say's I'm over playing I AGREE! There's no way I would do this live. This is a drum cover SOOOOO CHIIIIIILLLLL lol."

[@cameronwilliams9428]

Kyle Douthit he killed it hands down it was amazing

[@oakcityslums1769]

Good job. One of the better drum covers I have seen on here. Your chops were very tasteful.

[@bjpdrums]

Untouchable! I love how you make the simplest parts so complex. Amazing.

[@Peo.Ribeiro]

JESUS CHRIST DUDE, i could barely stay seat in my chair

[@gaigewilderdrums]

"BEFORE ANYONE say's I'm over playing I AGREE! There's no way I would do this live. This is a drum cover SOOOOO CHIIIIIILLLLL lol." You people should read the description before commenting about what you think Troy's intent was with this cover.

[@Crystallic22]

THIS IS INSAAAAAANE!!!!! Just…. WOW. No words!

[@footofjuniper8212]

Love this. Covers are a dime a dozen. You spiced this one up beautifully.

[@romanchaikovskyi2537]

How to extra-complicate the song and not spoil the sound of it? Ask Troy!

[@travisminardi47]

Victor Chayks seriously man! I've been trying to do that for a long time now and its still doesn't come out even close to what troy has going!

[@bailurvineet]

Bruno Mars just fired his drummer.

[@drumsticksmusiclicks8227]

Great drumming man! Love your vids.

[@omly85]

One of the best Drum covers i've seen.Unbelievable mate!.

[@wisepasta]

are you michael scofield? ahahahaha :D

[@DanioSousaBatera]

+Predator97 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA exactly what I thought!

[@benevolentsun]

Predator97 He looks EXACTLY like a brother of Michael and Linc😂the company donest want to kill him because they enjoy his drumming so much😂😂

[@adjiedesalic]

UFC played drum well

[@scottratliff2050]

Unbelievable. Every time I watch this vid I come away more impressed.

[@vittoriomannisi7448]

Wonderful drumming man!!!! You're so crazy!!!

[@maskylovesmemes4553]

I don't think you free-styled enough. Too much like the original.

[@stefanos821]

+Toffee Cocoa Cuddles ...this is a joke, right?

[@maskylovesmemes4553]

+ΣΤΕΦΑΝΟΣ ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΥ total sarcasm

[@frenchexpat5601]

Do people still post those replies, honestly? It kills the joke to ask, jeez...

[@HVYBOY]

you clearly fucking great! however I think for the origin and essence of funk, there was just a bit too much going on, not always but a few times. nonetheless you're dope man

[@andy5000120]

+Nate Lopez the original song isn't funk, so what is your point?

[@Mordekev]

+andy peacock how is the song wasnt funk?

[@andy5000120]

+Mordekhai Kevin you need to work on your english, but just because a lyric says funk does'tt mean it;s funk, this is a pop song. try listening to parlaiment, raydio etc that's funk, just an opinion

[@abrahamiglesias1160]

I would agree with you Nate. The original intent was to just keep the groove and make it funky. However though, this guy was grooving and I really think that his playing could still make people dance on the floor if they heard him. That's what really matters. He kept the groove

[@kaingates]

+andy peacock The song is an homage to the genre the uptown of Minneapolis' funk-scene. This is a funk-song in every aspect of the Minneapolis-funk genre. Even though it differs from Parliament and other Motown-like artists that doesn't mean that you can't say "Since I don't listen to it, that's not the genre"

[@BN-xj8wr]

YOUR STRENGTH IS THERE MAN!! ALL OF YOUR COVERS ARE SO SOLID!

[@Basilthedrummer]

Absolutely stunning man I really love your playing. Superb job on the filming and sound as well.

[@markhawkins4310]

IS THAT JESUS?

[@ralpholivervinas9491]

My favorite watched and listened drummers so far... 1.) Troy Wright (KZbin drummer) 2.) Alex Rüdinger (The Faceless) 3.) Jay Postones (TesseracT) 4.) Matt Garstka (Animals as Leaders) 5.) Luke Holland (The Word Alive) 6.) Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, era/prime) 7.) Cobus Potgieter (KZbin drummer) 8.) Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan (Avenged Sevenfold) 9.) Navene Koperweis (former AAL) 10.) Thomas Lang (underrated, not so familiar) 11.) Travis Orbin (underrated, not so familiar)

[@caleboakes1943]

Ralph Oliver Viñas check out matt McGuire

[@jezu8948]

Check out kalonica nicx

[@jezu8948]

Thomas lang is not underrated btw.. 😂

[@streetfast234]

Best cover I've heard in a very long time, amazing work man!!

[@joao.oehen96]

AWESOME DUDE !! i love your videos , you are amazing , thanks a lot !! :D

[@Kubiakmimi2]

you got skills man but it's really overplayed

[@IkechiUkazu]

exactly.

[@marcmoimeme7183]

Thanks god someone with a logic opinion. Seriously , everybody's like " damn that's what the song needed to be perfect " ....that's just too much , yeah , he's very skilled , but he doesn't have any musicality

[@IkechiUkazu]

marc moi meme Yea, I mean if anything, it just distracted from how awesome and funky this song actually is. I'm with ya man

[@drunkenyeknom]

While I agree this would be too much for the original song. I think this cover is the perfect blend of flash and straight funk. After all it is a cover of the song. Why not show his skills if he has them. Otherwise listening to the original could suffice if people want to hear drums just tight for the song. Just my two cents

[@drunkenyeknom]

Kenny Tjahjadjaja right*

[@poserkiller124]

I don't normally find a drum cover to be this inspiring. Thank you. I'm going to play my drums now.

[@sipues21]

You're a beast troy! amazing cover

[@MarkZankerDrums]

awsome one of the best covers i have seen!!

[@vincent2662]

Pure fire!!!!!! You have chops brother, well done

[@lildrummerboy61]

I love watching solid drummers like you man you slayed this track

[@jedmclellanddrumcovers3719]

mate you are so good Well done keep it up I subbed I've seen 1 or it vids and already I'm overwhelmed

[@rastlin57]

Troy there isn't a single time i watch your videos where i don't wish i was as creative as you!

[@austinjohnd]

Dude! That was so awesome bro!!! Fantastic job!!

[@pkjones5263]

Brilliantly Overplayed, Love it.

[@TheDrumChannel]

Totally overplayed with perfection. Awesome job. You can always learn something from everyone. You gave me some great ideas as I play this song often.

[@musicbruise]

It is a privilege to watch you play, this is unbelievable

[@ashliemacfarlane6060]

GREAT JOB!! I LOVE THIS WOW

[@WhittlingWizard]

Was hoping you'd cover this! Sick as always man

[@andrew522009]

Troy you just added more funk to that tune man! That sick man! and on top of that your timing is right on it! I'm a bass player and that's what bass players and drummers do is keeping the time even when you go all out into it always keeping that timing

[@thepeacedrummer]

Absolutely sick man! Great job on the cover!

[@monicapatel7890]

Love it! Man you are awesome !

[@AnthonyGhazel]

This is so dope....great work!

[@mattmontgomery2128]

By far my favorite drum cover on KZbin, amazing job

[@tomone2010]

Holy shite - you got it man. The little details are killing me. I hope people realize how long it takes to get to this level. You are amazing.

[@ThiagoSilvaBatera]

Awesome as always !

[@felegal1]

MAN YOU'RE AWESOME! FANTASTIC!

[@stephenphillips1486]

That was literally the best drum cover I've ever listened to in my entire life 👏👏👏👏

[@Coin3103]

Brilliant drumming as usual !

[@garion3613]

Wow glad I found this, sick chops

[@revted2010]

That was amazing! I Love it... Jam it all the Way! :)

[@jjfish9311]

It's your cover, your style... Do what you want with it! Groovin'!!

[@naztsiurpita4689]

Awesome , don't need any other words, keep going man!!👍👍

[@Madamnesia]

What an incredible piece. Very good

[@jonathanblanton9335]

Man you straight killed it! !!!

[@neleclaassen9859]

This is the best drum cover of this song man, I like it :)

[@vienorolandmanengkey6968]

perfect tempo and naughty skill.. awesome dude!!