Mastodon - The Motherload // Johnkew Drum Cover

[@NP148]

Brann needs to get more recognition for his skills. Able to sing while drumming something like this is simply amazing

[@Isuckatvideogames210]

Brann is a beast dude!

[@aenimic]

Think about it. Brann actually sings while playing this.

[@TheKorfish]

he makes it look easy.

[@TheKorfish]

he makes it look easy.

[@sebastianzanzinger]

He makes it look easy

[@DavidD31312]

It looks so easy

[@malikdumas2858]

Brann's drumming while singing it live is a lot more boots 'n pants.

[@Fr3akymet4l]

Man, I waited for this the whole time! This dude makes PERFECT covers! And this is definitely one of my favorites! And as always, perfect sound!

[@Howitchewstofeel5gum]

"How Brann can sing and drum this arrangement is beyond me." Well, he doesn't. Watch a live version, he (understandably) tones down the drumming a lot, especially the frequency and complexity of the fills. That being said, great cover!

[@5ped0fs0und5]

as a drummer, I can confirm that even though he plays less fills, it's still very incredibly hard to play a straight beat like the ones in this song, while singing. Hell, even playing an easy 4/4 beat while singing is hard as well

[@Howitchewstofeel5gum]

@@5ped0fs0und5 Oh don't get me wrong, I know it's not easy at all. I'm a drummer too and I had a few backup singing parts in past bands of mine. But singing over the live version of the drum track is still a whole lot easier than over the studio version, which I would deem damn near impossible. Though there's probably a 12 year-old Asian here on YT that can pull it off flawlessly 😝

[@flacche]

Power, precision, groove, and explosive fills... you have it all John!

[@johnkew]

Thanks Matt, looking forward to seeing more of your videos...

[@onthe163]

Excellent playing! Power, speed, and precision. You really paid attention to the fills, and Brann's fills always sound extremely spontaneous - which are hard as hell to memorize! Well done, man.

[@guitarmystery8432]

1:07 the fill seems so hard. Awesome job

[@WillBloodfarm]

Excellent choice of tracks. I jammed this one regularly to improve my ghosting abilities, and it really helped. Was contemplating doing a new series of drum covers - this was to be one of them hahaha...maybe i'll get round to it someday soon :) Good to see you're still going hard man. Respect.

[@johnkew]

Hey Will, great to hear from you bro. I'd love to see a new series of covers from you. Are you still in the same place? This is definitely a good song to practice. Brann's got chops for days.

[@WillBloodfarm]

Bought a house last Xmas so I'm in the process of setting up a "room in a room" in the garage to jam more on the acoustic. My neighbors are cool with my drumming, but as a good neighbor myself, I want to reduce the noise further for their comfort. I am considering this song as a cover too :) One of my faves to jam.

[@kingadalou]

Please give Gojira a listen, Mario is fantastic.

[@vertigus28]

Nailed it. God's the fills in this song are awesome.

[@joanna3128]

Brann Dailor inspired me to play drums and now I've gotta say I've got one more inspiring man to look up to. makes me even more excited to learn! Amazing

[@PaulGuy]

One thing I really like about Brann Dailor's style is how much he uses the snare. It's kind of unique in metal, but he so many of his fills are primarily on the snare, and I think that's super cool. This really shows it off visually, and that's great.

[@Daniel_Alves1993]

There should be a cover of every song ever made by you...That´s how great I think your covers and you are. Keep up the amazing work

[@barnowlcom]

Well, it's time to put Mastodon on my Amazon MP3 list! Thanks for a great cover! It's always great to see "frenetic" stick work

[@rogersgonc]

dude... always love to hear and see you drumming. There's everything there! Technics, precision, feeling. And the sound and video captions, mixing... all that hard work words won't give the real extension on what you've put there. God bless you and keep the pace dude. You rock!

[@granteth]

absolutely bonkers. nailed it. wonderful job.

[@jasonkamen4459]

I can only describe it as "unreasonable" for someone to be as good as you are. I've watched this a thousand times already. Awesome awesome stuff man.

[@brentbousquet]

nice job as always and perfect timing ive been listening the shit out of mastodon lately

[@timothywolff-piggott5297]

Yes! Brann's style is super distinctive and this is an exhilarating cover.

[@jon952]

Incredible! Man, I love your covers, they make my day!

[@Cheximus]

Love the insight you give in to this in the description. Love this song, and the video too! Your playing is a joy to watch, keep it up!

[@frosty327]

Damn dude, your playing has gotten alot better in a year. And it was already great

[@SlemonyGas]

Yeeeeeeesssssssssssssss thank you for this. I have been waiting for this song after chimes. Now all we need you to do is sing and drum this song.

[@alwynpinto]

You are such a GREAT drummer.... Seamless rolls and fills..... It was a JOY !!! Absolutely crazy cover... WELL DONE>>>>

[@JordiGimbers]

Another great cover, I'm already waiting to listen to the next one, as always. Greetings from Brazil!

[@petzydrummer]

Nice work John! Awesome!

[@shnibzzz]

Unbelievable sir. Bravo. Your covers are truly incredible.

[@TheEmil1234567891]

That was an amazing performance!

[@tristanvernon5424]

This was incredible. Bravo!

[@tatimetal2436]

Awesome work !!!!!

[@ayyappanmusic]

this is such a SICK cover - amazing

[@TheCheezFace]

Great stuff as always. Brann Dailor's greatest performance, imo, is Hearts Alive. Still blows my mind even today.

[@aeowid]

Woo!!! Love this song. Rock on!!!!

[@sarajade5111]

Ughhhh. You cover the best songs ❤️

[@kamino8240]

Best drum cover of this song out there. By miles

[@dogpark88]

Great performance and great sound

[@Magellan2084]

You’ve grown so much! Talent and size. You’re a BAMF

[@НатальяБессонова-м7ы]

Awesome sound! Love the video as well

[@b.fridge1723]

now this is grand !!!

[@johnsguitarmusicanddemos]

Excellent work!

[@caiolouback]

hahaha... i love Mastodon. pls more

[@michaelgreen2962]

Awesome video and chops

[@MickDavies]

sick as always mate, keep it up!

[@sharrythedave4758]

Amazing !

[@puppetmaster8551]

Great cover man, more mastodon is always welcome, Brann is such an awesome drummer so I always love watching covers of theirs

[@thesoapster]

Loved it. This actually got me into Mastodon...I'm going to try and learn this song, now :)

[@Stasevi4us]

BRAVO!

[@Ti133700N]

Wow, there is no time to drink a glass of water during that one, well done.

[@johnkew]

Haha, definitely no time for anything but arm-swinging.

[@jacobhayes1305]

your videos are literally my fav on youtube. i watch them over and over. and im a guitarist not drummer lol. keep up the great work!

[@danielenglish4802]

this video deserves WAY more views. great job

[@InnerFrei]

13'000 views...you deserve A LOT more man. Awesome job!

[@aenimic]

Still...as always, AMAZING WORK!

[@MijoDeVelha11]

Really awesome bro !!!!!!!

[@roldirevan2130]

My God, you're fucking amazing! It's awesome, I love the channel.

[@ACBlender23]

4:41 looks fast forwarded! Perfect cover as usual, still maintaining that n1 position for my favorite cover drummer

[@johnkew]

This whole song is an adrenaline rush on the drums, so at around 4:41 my metabolism was about the same as a hummingbird.

[@matheusmota134]

As always an awesome cover of an awesome song. It would be really cool to se you playing some Porcupine Tree stuff, specially from there latter period. There's some really great playing by Gavin Harrison and the metal influences are all over the place.

[@johnkew]

Gavin Harrison is one of the greats for sure.

[@timhartmann2037]

Great cover!!

[@THEkoolkatken]

Perrrrfect ! :)

[@mauricio7797]

What a beast

[@feranimal]

i was waiting for this

[@12RCARR]

Wow man great cover

[@mateogarcia6942]

dude your snare sound great!!!! great cover dude!

[@Swollen_Goat]

now imagine singing all of this while playing these songs lol. Brann Dailor is a fucking beast and a half. Especially on the newest album

[@christianoricardo3407]

o som do mastodon é tão bom pra praticar bateria que chega a impressionar as pessoas que não conhecem, gostei muito do seu som cara, vc esta de parabéns em reviver um grande som como este.

[@badfyrepytweed3374]

perfect cover!!! do it more!

[@Fr3akymet4l]

Maybe you can do some Dillinger Escape Plan. That would be killer! :D

[@InTheDecay]

agreed!

[@sharrythedave4758]

Nice idea ! I am 12 and I learned Prancer from diliger escape plan .

[@EricssonB]

Dude Mastodon is going to be in Denver playing with Coheed. Hoooooooooooooly shit thanks for making me watch this then checking to see if they're on tour.

[@telecastermaster2]

Outstanding. I'd love to see a cover of Primus' Eyes of the Squirrel.

[@khyan]

Looking good John, someone's been working out ;)

[@o.steinman3855]

He needs to to play songs like this XD

[@Al-cy9qn]

Instant sub. Hell yes.

[@corinthiansjogaipornos5081]

Excelente!!!!!

[@delmondnetwork4677]

Pedrada...⚡👊☠

[@KOKUAFILMSHAWAII]

WOW! Serious drive J!

[@Agentt4777]

John we love you dude. You fucking rock.

[@johnkew]

Agent4777 Thanks dude!

[@gosselingilles7683]

Great job buddy

[@christiankallman5005]

T-shirt? I have seen it before. I want one...absolutely insane drumming by the way!

[@pedrolanhosocunha4957]

Greattt!

[@travisamazingable]

great video and drumming, would love to see a death cover like spirit crusher, killing it

[@linzilife2551]

Wow wat a drummer awesome

[@carlosvera442]

Awesome as always john, i hope one day you do a mudayne cover as i requested you 3 years ago! hahah keep it up man looking forward for the portraits album!

[@foxyfoxtrot4233]

Nailed it. \m/

[@imasubscriber6520]

Right on you crazy hipster !!

[@Sithreis]

Man I would love to see you do Halloween by Mastodon next

[@flyboymcgee8059]

Killer!

[@АндрейБорисович-с1г]

Просто супер! Очень круто!

[@nickc7318]

New sub here. Good job. Actually, great job. 👍🏻

[@StiGy]

Hell yeah

[@HardBoiledGregg]

Would it be possible for you to cover the Songs Disposition, Reflection, and Triad? (As They all go together). Probably my favorite drum track. Great cover by the way!

[@DLEMA-zl5eg]

How have you not got more follower's !

[@geoffharkins9336]

Just an inferno every time.

[@tkirk3660]

im not a percussionist but i love mastodon and i know its hard and loads of cymbals lol good job

[@robertgowdey]

I love and hate this song. I knew nothing about Mastodon till my ex and she introduced me to he band. I think I love them more than she does, but I without a doubt still love and miss her. It's been over a year when does this pain end I have no idea.

[@stiaanvanzyl4836]

sick

[@theghostdog3498]

Wow

[@justynrodriguez4918]

This is Fuck'n Awesome!

[@wislancruz4497]

GOD!

[@Courtney_Taylor]

Amazing song and fantastic cover!! Absolutely nailed it. Please consider doing some Tesseract......there songs really suit your style.

[@hyperstimmed]

fuckin hell you've covered my other favourite band too.. if I find AIC in your catalogue you completed the holy trinity

[@sanyamaguroff]

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