Meshuggah - Nothing Album Medley Drum Cover by Troy Wright

[@TroyWright]

Thanks mate. Nothing is one of my fav albums! But then there's Koloss and Choasphere and Obzen haha

[@ithertzz]

Initially, like 12 months ago...Meshuggah was too hard, too complicated, to heavy for me to listen to. Now I'm here watching your medley vids daily and actively listening to koloss/obzen most days (demiurge and swarm are absolute bangers), mesmerized at the machine like accuracy of Haake's playing and how in sync the rest of the band is. The part in this medley that caught my attention was the cymbal work on the outro - fantastic playing from you sir, in addition to every other perfect stroke on the kit. Haake can't be replaced but I'm confident you'd be a rad fill in in if they needed it.

[@ithertzz]

Probably on my 30-40th replay of the outro. Incredible. One of my favorite pieces of drumming from any one, ever. The transition into the outro is SO smooth and the kit sounds amazing.

[@kasparsberzins4055]

Nothing record guitars sound is very different and cool.

[@TroyWright]

this was the first album medley i did and i hadn't made a conscious effort to include ALL tracks just my favourite moments

[@wforbes87]

That straws outro gives me the shivers every time. Favorite piece of music ever. Great medley

[@B-Bro-pg9qh]

Hope we get a violent sleep of reason medley

[@coopersimmsvlogs498]

That would be awesome!

[@matthewdemesa5624]

Waiting for this!!!!

[@blasteffect19]

Still waiting...

[@lumhavollidrums]

@@blasteffect19 he just posted on his IG profile that he won't be doing it.

[@blasteffect19]

@@lumhavollidrums well am a sad man now

[@slopnit]

That drum fill leading to Perpetual Black Second tho *fire emoji*

[@fmfcreatives]

Damn f***ing great drum work. And thank you so much for playing "Straws" two times with that god outro part (and the fills you put in where great as well)!!

[@nickweiler3693]

Spectacular. The playing on Straws Pulled at Random (esp. at 8:34) is so clear and precise that it helps me understand the tricky rhythm better than any official version. Thank you for making this.

[@morandymo]

This is the absolute best video of human talent on KZbin....by far....to mix and split these songs and splice and still not miss a beat...I quit haha...and I'm not even a drummer!!

[@LireyRynch]

duuuude the Spasm snare solo... you killed it!!! Thats one of my favorite moments of this album for sure.

[@reanimated6]

Rational Gaze is probably my all time favorite track ever.

[@Mugenloo]

I love Haake. I love you. I love you lots. Your medleys are amazing, taking the best bits of an entire album and just melting some faces with some serious skill and HD recording equipment. Kit sounds beautiful in addition and I think I'm going back to Sabian...

[@altrogeruvah]

That was the most feel-good Meshuggah drum cover I've ever seen. That was the last Meshuggah album I liked, I prefer their faster / thrashier era. The range of dynamics in Straws Pulled At Random and Spasm felt so confident, you're an amazing drummer.

[@SaterUnholy]

you should make a Catch Thirtythree medley :3

[@Oakurim]

YOU MEAN, THE NEVER ENDING MEDLEY O---O

[@eb2bs]

Oakurim How long is that...er... "song" anyways?

[@g.fweber]

47 mins I believe

[@saberwolfe6363]

fukn great man, really loved what you did with the ending of straws pulled at random

[@Originalsmokey]

Troy that last part with all those epic tom fills left me speechless, just recently figured out the bleed rythm from watching your videos too...amazing work very inspiring!

[@espyoshi]

The way you seamlessly blend the songs together with parts that seem to intertwine perfectly is amazing. Not only a great drummer but a very talented editor/producer. Good stuff mate.

[@DIKZAKK111]

The best drum video on KZbin ever. I've waited so long for you to redo this Nothing-medley, this time without any mistakes. It's amazing.

[@BleedingCharon]

This is just ridiculously good. There is so much energy and residue in your playing.

[@TroyWright]

@Bren28 Thanks a lot mate. I actually just finished transcribing Spasm in its entirety. You can get it here: wrightdrums(DOT)com/transcripts-covers/

[@klick2destruct]

i spent too much time on youtube watching drummers etc. but i never saw one like you. not only because you kill a riff, no mather what riff it is, you also transcribe everything and give your best for the videos. i always search for my "heroes" in drumming and you sir just made your way up!

[@OwenMcKinley]

this video (and the other medley videos) is tremendous. I'm REALLY glad you chose to play that part of Stengah, that section of the song is very challenging. Hoping you'll be doing a Koloss medley at some point in the future!

[@inaldor]

I'm drummer for over 11 years(playing heavy/trash metal style) and this is BETTER fucking medley video I have ever seen on youtube. Man, I subscribe videos/lessons on youtube since 2007... Amazing! Just Amazing... Greetings from Brasil.

[@TroyWright]

@jamesovine its all in the studio mate so i dont really know. go to the gear page on my website and you might get some other answers there. cheers

[@paucceri]

Favorited. I love that bit at 9:03 when, in straws pulled at random, the guitar solo kicks in and the drums swap over to crashing the ride. probably my favorite meshuggah of all time and you did it justice. amazing.

[@jravell]

Listened to the last 90 or so seconds of this over and over. Beautiful. This music is still mysterious to me, but you're making it a little bit easier to decipher.

[@scottski5952]

Perfectly selected sections of Spasm for the medley...one of my faves.

[@rinzfxp]

as somebody who only wants to practice meshuggah songs, this makes my heart very happy.

[@jakus55]

Your technique is unmistakably brilliant man. Totally flawless!

[@KiwiCase]

Dude, Meshuggah is one of my favourite bands, Tomas Haake one of my favourite drummers. You my friend, absolutely killed this. Well done and keep the vids coming.

[@Mr3ff]

@Mr3ff Your final touches that you add to these Medleys.. Wow. You've blown me away. Fantastic. You deserve the highest honors. Ever.

[@Onecrazybird]

Dude you absolutely rock… i keep coming back to watch your medleys - so fluid so cool

[@TroyWright]

@refaey going to record a bunch of videos that focus on polyrhythms in the next month or sooner. they've helped a lot of my students before. i would start by working on just playing singles playing 2 against 3 (on each hand) then working on harder ones like 4 againts 5

[@PintoconLacras]

wow awesome playing! In my opinion Nothing and Destroy Erase Improve are the best albums they did. and that Straws Pulled at Random outro is just epic!

[@GrandeJano]

Real inspiring to pick up the drumsticks again rightaway. Style, technique, groove, you got it all man. Really cool to watch, keep up the amazing work!

[@sanjinator17]

Dude, I'm not even a drummer, but I enjoy these videos so much

[@befehl14]

7:14 most stunning fill, this rocks as hell

[@rotcod1771]

Love the outro, instrumental on Straws Pulled at Random, a simple melody made beautifully complex thanks to Haake. Pure sonic beauty

[@bjbailey241]

you're an inspiration mate, you're technique is flawless. I'd definitely trek it up to the gold coast to watch you play live. Just by watching I'm learning so thank you!

[@42afac]

Your technique is obviously great, but the thing that fascinates me the most, is your passion while playing drums man ;) Keep up the good work!

[@Jono6671]

Probably the tenth time I've listened to this... And its just as bloody awesome. You have some serious talent, man. And a side note: I honestly like the re-release of Nothing a lot better, its a tad slower and more polished, and the vocals aren't as forced. Absolute masterpiece, especially Straws Pulled At Random, best song ever.

[@cryptodave639]

My fav Meshuggah Album, just wonderful!

[@jerma7x]

The end to Straws is quite possibly the best outro to any song ever written.

[@Thedrumsurgery]

Agreed! The 'Straws' outro is huge! And a lot of fun to play on drums!

[@elegy69]

i'm stunned man. i hope you make an obZen medley soon, you rly have the feeling for picking the best drumparts of each song and putting them in the right order to create something awesome new. both medleys of nothing and chaosphere are just amazing. keep it up!

[@alexperez3651]

Such g r o o v e. Man I love this album. Great work man, really loving these medleys

[@damdahu]

As a guitar player I can say it's a real pleasure to watch your videos, really interesting ! Thanks for your work!

[@xJetStaR]

That outro was beautiful, you are a beast!

[@rafanj824]

This album hits so f*ckin' hard!!! A groovy hell!!! Excellent drumming Troy!!!

[@ice0wn4g]

I love the cymbal with the holes in it! Rings forever!

[@IBiteTheHandThatFed]

Amazing playing, amazing set up, amazing rhythm.... and amazing arms. I am super impressed. Keep up the kick ass work!

[@bobertjr3]

Damn, THIS is the kind of musicianship I like seeing around the youtubes. Keep it up!

[@TroyWright]

@vividaurawins hey mate, its an old stagg 16 that i've had on the side for ages.. i actually dont like it but used it cause i hadn't found another china i had liked other than the paragon. just got a new 19 holy china.. will be in my CAFO cover up soon

[@schehf]

Amazing! Never saw anyone playing meshuggah drums so accurate.

[@NinoMesarina]

still one of my fav videos from Troy, just amazing

[@comatosevessel]

Dude! that roll into perpetual black second. SIIIIIICK!

[@TroyWright]

@andrewantosik yeah mate demons... also love them

[@TroyWright]

@DrumBum561 you can only really hear the kick when playing through speakers that hold some bottom end.. i should if mixed the kicks with some more click

[@gregfldp]

That Straws pulled at random outro is even better then the original, awesome playing.

[@2Kakor]

Absolutely loved the snare solo

[@Eidolon11]

Still my fave video of yous man. Such an amazing album

[@cazmaestro]

Nice that you chose the straws outro to end the medley, I just think it's epic.

[@TroyWright]

@TheModCon i fucking looooove this album... will hopefully get to this. Obzen medley not far away mate!

[@00aeonapocalypse]

YES!!!! Dude, you are flawless! I love the way you play, makes me wanna play right now.

[@HappyMadness4000]

Rational Gaze to Closed Eye Visuals. Damn good transition.

[@TroyWright]

It depends on the complexity and physical requirements of it. Songs that have been more kick drum demanding have taken a lot longer than others

[@xXxThelegend27xXx]

This album never misses a goddamn 4/4 beat on one part of the kit or another

[@craineyfit8619]

You FUCKING BEASTED THIS BROOOO GODDAMN MY FAVORITE ALBUM YOU KILLED IT BRAVO

[@TroyWright]

@GrandeJano great to hear man! thanks a lot

[@TroyWright]

@paucceri awesome man thanks. one of my favourites as well

[@DarcMurkee]

Incredible dude. Absolutely flawless.

[@MrPhrozenbit]

Huge fan of your work, thanks for this awesome upload!

[@TroyWright]

@rhythmkeeper009 hey mate, i record all the drums into another control room. I have the laptop playing the music straight into my monitors. I simply import the track into the session later. Cheers

[@danby.]

you are now my favorite drummer on KZbin. yaaaay. can you PLEEEAAASEE do a cover of just straws pulled at random? I dying to learn it, and I've already learned a lot just by watching this medley. also, you should do CAFO by animals as leaders. that'd be sick. nice drumming, cheers.

[@Metalmachine18]

THis is still one of the most impressive things I’ve ever seen

[@TokoBuds]

Dude....impeccable rhythm. Godlike even. The crispness sends chills down my fucking spine!

[@Alainboro]

wow you are insane man i love your drumming! omg and this medley is just great tbh!

[@Defensive_Wounds]

I do love how you did all of this but I still wonder how you didn't hear that the second kick pedal snapped? Unless you were so into-it that you didn't notice. I am not criticizing at all. I am truly asking a question as I am in a band and do several different instruments but not drums. I was hoping to get some insight. I know my two drummers like me on keyboards or on bass guitar but the other variables I can only learn from the sessions I record... I wonder if they notice when/how they mess up

[@TroyWright]

@anthonyjohn14 haha thanks mate. Yeah i've heard some of that prog stuff that Adair has done. Its great hey. A lot of my students like Nickleback so its good to see him doing other stuff too! :P

[@PolanskiJoe]

bad ass outro on straws pulled at random!! one can see how much you love playin drums on stengah, that smiling ;D would certainly like to jam on my bass with you on your drumkit! keep that shit up!

[@information94]

Your awesome! and aussie too yew. i love how the little tom thing has a pretty deep tone to it!

[@HexZwo]

I had more fun watching you having fun than enjoying the music..lol

[@TheWeirddrummer]

Troy, you're my hero.

[@Unloved1995]

I love Meshuggah. And I love this. Good job :3

[@Knifehorse]

I love your cymbal set up man! I'm actually pretty keen to get the same cymbals as you, they all sound amazing

[@continuum288]

I COULDN'T STOP WATCHING! OPEN EYE VISUALS!!!!!

[@TroyWright]

@Mugenloo haha thanks bro.. i love haake also! and totally in love with all the products i use as well! sabian especially HHX are fucking rad!!

[@PortnoyPhillips]

One of the best videos on KZbin, you are really awesome! You should also do a Obzen Medley!

[@TroyWright]

@Knifehorse unreal mate! yeah i love every one of my cymbals :)

[@maxyboy9648]

I fucking love the spasm snare solo, gives me some jazzy cobham vibes

[@ZachyStugotz]

That was epic. Incredible man, well done.

[@Dodas56]

Your videos made me pick up the drumming again! thank you

[@Gibbstronic]

That Tom solo in "Organic Shadows" gets me hard every time.

[@TroyWright]

@samtank18 for sure man this one of my earlier videos. not happy with the mix now either

[@Yojimbo711]

Thank you for one of the sickest KZbin videos. Peace

[@raphaellaliberte4394]

Definitely my favorite album. Good job ! :D

[@diiegiin1]

what's your squat and bench press 1rm? xd

[@JasonAustan]

Love your playing man. You make this shit look easy!

[@TroyWright]

@r3drumurd3r187 i was just playing along to my obzen medley today... coming along well :)

[@reanimated6]

This is some DAMN good playing

[@anthonyjohn14]

Haha! that was crazy! Don't stop posting because you're going to be huge on youtube. And when you're on the cover of modern drummer, I'll be glad to say I was a fan from the start :) Oh, and have you ever heard of Dave Martone? He's a sick guitarist and his drummer is Daniel Adaire, from Nickelback. Now say what you want about Nickelback, but Daniel is a monster drummer. You'd probably like him. He's another polyrhythm guy and it would be sick to see you cover some of his stuff in the future.