MICHAEL JACKSON - SMOOTH CRIMINAL - DRUM COVER by CHIARA COTUGNO

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Recorded and mixed by Chiara Cotugno.
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Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple (Gold Champagne Sparkle)
22” x 18” Bass Drum
10” x 7” Tom
12” x 8” Tom
14” x 13” Floor Tom
16” x 15” Floor Tom
14” x 6.5” Recording Custom Aluminium Snare
6" Ufip Class Splash
10" Zildjian Avedis Splash
14” Zildjian Avedis New Beat Hi-Hats
20” Zildjian K Ride
16” Zildjian K Custom Dark Crash
18” Zildjian K Dark Crash Thin
18" Ufip Brilliant Series China
14" Zildjian Oriental China Trash
DW5002 Double Pedal
Vic Firth 5A Sticks
Remo Drumheads
#MichaelJackson #SmoothCriminal #DrumCover

[@Rickster777]

Been drumming for over 30 years and have recently noticed all the folks on KZbin posting themselves drumming along to covers. Chiara, you are one of the best I have heard. Aside the other females posting their versions of covers, you BLOW THEM ALL AWAY! Natural feel, improvisation, and superior technique. Very impressed girl. You have your OWN STYLE which is something you can't achieve from learning covers note by note. Well done!

[@oldazzrapperwithskills9286]

Facts....If I were to drum over a cover ..imma keep tempo but throw my own feel in there. I like her snare to Tom transition and how she gets to blend the floor Tom strike with the beat of the foot ..

[@marcotuttolomondo3385]

I agree with the above mentioned

[@tazmane3]

What a great way to start the weekend! The beautiful Chiara TEARING IT UP on the drums to the king of pop!! Great job!

[@ChiaraCotugnoDrums]

Thanks so much Johnny!! 😊😊😊

[@anavitoriaorcelino7048]

BOM dia? Vc toca muito ooo

[@toddwithington5595]

@@ChiaraCotugnoDrums hey my name is Todd withington I love your video your so awesome at playing the drums. I'm your biggest fan

[@jamesterita8914]

Prince bests this clown

[@edselmenezes8131]

Awesome

[@Tdrums8]

Great !!! i watch A lot of drummers covering Songs and they dont add there own personality they just play it like the original ..Chiara added in tasteful playing in amazing spots to make this her own .This was a breath of fresh air!!! Amazing

[@hanys0120]

Chiara, you are the only and unique, undisputed master of percussion ... I love to watch and listen to you ... Your fan from Poland ...

[@randyknowles8889]

Wow , Chiara , You absolutely nailed this one , your drumming on this cover actually gave me chills and a great big smile , really great drumming !!!!!!! Chiara , the raw talent and skills that you possess are absolutely incredible , please don’t ever stop drumming !!!!!!! Love , light , peace , prayers , and loving respect forever from the United States 🇺🇸❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹✌️🙏👍👍 ( Chiara , please stay safe and healthy always , and never loose hope ) ❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌈🌈🌈🌈

[@byronlemay2166]

I've been watching your playing for a while now...your improvement is remarkable. You've gone from "just another drummer" to showing real talent. Natural timing and technique doesn't grow on trees.

[@praveenkr619]

Wow! Such a treat to watch! Very energetic! What an appropriate use of all the cymbals. Every cymbal at it its right place ....musically and ergonomically

[@jonagib8827]

This young lady never ceases to amaze me 👍👍👍👍

[@Patrick.n63]

Holy sh*** ... this is amzing!!!

[@dylan10martel]

Holy Sh** girl drummer what fu** me the like Is video

[@aquaalpha7727]

AAAND once again our DRUMMING QUEEN just set the bar and standard on how SMOOTH CRIMINAL SHOULD BE PLAYED just look at Chiara's razor sharp, super, super crisp hat work,combined with lightning fast fills and double bass kick,work slamming like pistons in perfect time and tune gr8 use of metal drumming in a rock/pop song. With such supreme style that time seemed to have stood still with those elite cymbal catches,all of this so easily and cleverly stitched together to form one of the best original cover versions of SMOOTH CRIMINAL IMHO,Plus her enthusiasm and her mesmerising technique and style, modest but georgeous looks should let all again respectfully in the female drumming sector know YOUVE BEEN SCHOOLED BY A SMOOTH DRUMMING CRIMAINAL BRAVO!!! MUCH LUV FRM AUSTRALIA!!

[@thegoodguy44]

How was your 12th bday today?

[@hideawayoutdoors611]

OK,, UHMMMM ,,,,first of all i had to pick my jaw up off the floor.. THAT WAS TRULY PERFECT.. From one drummer to another i never knew/realized the drums in this song were so freaking of the charts.. And to see & hear them played with such passion gave me goose bumps.. THANK YOU,, now if you'll excuse me im gonna watch this several hundred more times.........

[@thecordova1]

the intensity of your hits and the variety of your fills have me replaying this video 😎😎😎😎

[@philt5782]

You sure pick them Chiara. That was amazing. Even though I am a huge Rush fan and loved your Rush songs I think this is my favourite so far. So much going on. I love the cymbal grabs too. Simply fantastic to watch. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@CruzDominguez-fp7dd]

The best

[@camiloharritt3007]

Chiara cotugno this video was so amazing keep up the good work I like listening to the king of pop!

[@frites73]

This was flippin mental!! I solomely swear that this is the best DRUMMING I HAVE YET TO SEE!

[@vishalquake3]

That was intense Chiara ! 😯✨🙌 Elevated the song even ! ❤️

[@mikoamv4336]

very good style,perfect ,i love it,you're one of the best drummer!

[@canalruanzera5602]

wow that's cool one of the best drummers i've ever seen

[@Swampfox321]

You haven't seen Zina?

[@williep3426]

She's okay. But there are much better drummers. Female too. Check out Annika Niles. For example kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYW2YaKhmr98qtk

[@ChiaraCotugnoDrums]

Thanks so much!! 😊

[@canalruanzera5602]

@@ChiaraCotugnoDrums You're welcome, you're welcome

[@trenken]

Swampfox321 its sina. These girls are decent. If we are talking all drummers on youtube including males, josh steffen is a far greater drummer than this girl or sina. They got a ways to go to get on his level. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnnKhX-uZtaSqpo

[@stacysansone6994]

That just might be your best work ever. Just amazing. Please keep the videos coming!!

[@RG-yn4eq]

LOVE how you made this your own Chiara. I've saw Jonathan Moffet play this and well, again... I just LOVE the way you made this your own! Spectacular!

[@Darek80]

Beautiful drumer, perfect timing... great cover. Greetings from Poland!

[@gerrywaneck377]

Didn't think I liked this song until I saw your drum cover. Your interpretation gives this song new meaning. Bravo.

[@gaboonv1per]

Absolute perfection on execution, Bravo 👏Very well done Chiara, and extremely beautiful too as always, just saying. Thank you for the video, stay safe and much loves.

[@DannyELoi]

Most excellent time. Very funky too! Really good chops and syncopation as well. I am very impressed and proud of the playing level of this drummer.

[@mitchell8697]

How can anyone not like this?! Is there 160 people that can't spot talent when they see it? Wow! this song is very hard to play and stay in time with and you do an amazing job! Outstanding!

[@johnadams9041]

there is also a lots of sick people that are lost thei hearing from the virus

[@Tobysauer]

Powerful performance from the Italian drum queen 👑

[@kelvinkman8683]

Wow, wow and wow!!! 👏

[@ZaxDrumsandGolf]

Chiara this sounds great and your playing was awesome!! So much going on in this song!! Excellent drumming!!

[@LmthCologne]

Incredible super power drumming, I have never enjoyed this song any better!

[@laug1576]

This is my favorite drum cover ever. I wish one day I could return to drumming

[@angelgonzalez9614]

Really😳 ? It was kind of sloppy. If its cause she's a girl I can show you some great female drummers. Not being mean your response literally surprised me.

[@laug1576]

@@angelgonzalez9614 it’s not because she’s a girl, stop attributing everything to that, it’s so sexist. It’s because I adore her tuning, the additions she does to the song and it’s one of my favorite songs of all time. Quit thinking everything is bc she’s just a girl? Lmao.

[@laug1576]

@@angelgonzalez9614 i don’t see this cover and think “GIRL” I just see a great musician and I hear with my ears, not just classify things and people in a box lmao

[@BEDSBOYCIE]

Absolutely fantastic and the best cover I have seen. Well done keep it up

[@rayciotvrayciotv8505]

Best female drummer I have ever had the pleasure of listening to!!!!!!❤

[@miguelsilva920]

Excelente! Inspirador. Parabéns! 🇧🇷🤘🇮🇹🌷

[@eldesalmeida6367]

Impressionante...toca demais! Muito mesmo!!!

[@richardswett8458]

Perfection. Wonderfully performed and mesmerizing to watch. Such a good job!!

[@paulomarques9746]

Amazing cover, as always! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 my favorite female drummer, Chiara Cotugno! Cheers from Brazil 🇧🇷 🤘🏻

[@danekeating5224]

Chiara's timing, feel and technique is outstanding in every song she does. The 2 and the 4 are just so right. She should be touring with a major band. It doesn't hurt that she is incredibly beautiful either. I hate this song but it was enjoyable to hear the drums for it. Damn.

[@AJ-hs2ld]

The timing is a tad bit off at times but it’s still really good

[@patriciocortes3346]

congratulations chiara una gran baterista muy buen tema

[@johnbohlen8994]

Amazing as always, outstanding job!!

[@turtiain]

Wow! Yet another brilliant cover by you. Just astounding, great, perfect..

[@user-mz8sy4om6i]

Это великолепно!!!❤❤❤

[@LudmilaCSilva]

Quero estar nesse nível um dia😍😍😍

[@963hz]

Oh my gosh. Please please please become a huge rock star. You deserve it so much!

[@scottk2774]

Damn! She’s fast. I’m hooked on her videos. Love watching for hours at a time!

[@sergiodemichele6295]

Bellissima performance: doppio pedale, indipendenza degli arti, spettacolare lo smorzamento del piatto a 3:38...complimenti! PS non ti dimenticare Turn it on again ;-)

[@trevorpomroy550]

I've been hoping that you would do this one! Have you seen Sugarfoot's Drumeo version? I also move that we borrow the Italian word for drummer into English. Batterist!

[@willymiranda5537]

The future of music is safe / there are so many young musicians out there getting exposure thru the likes of channels like U Tube. I just love it. Congrats young lady!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johnvalbuena896]

Excellent! I enjoy how you put your own vibe into the music. It always sounds great!👌🎶

[@rcoughlin881]

Holy mother of perfection - Mr. Moffett is certainly approving on every level...!

[@joaoguit69]

Já chego dando o like! Bela performance

[@josiahhabitofyoutube4373]

So happy for a great percussion community out there keep on rocking 🤩🤩🤟🤟🤘

[@AntInPhilly]

That was totally awesome!!!! I love the effort you put into every song you drum too! So talented.....

[@jimmyd6695]

WOW, that has to be my favorite performance yet. Very impressive Chiara

[@ChiaraCotugnoDrums]

Thanks a lot!! 😊

[@Tobysauer]

Chiara "Sugarfoot" Cotugno... 👍

[@ChiaraCotugnoDrums]

You're too kind! Thanks! 😄

[@egorgenning4913]

But there is no small cymbal crash behind like there kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIOwY3qkbtOIbbM

[@AaronSmith-xx5zb]

EXACTLY what I was thinking! BRILLIANT drumming! So good!!

[@MichaelBrown-js1ti]

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[@michaelyakson9953]

or fastfood : - /

[@uweoehlke]

I'm glad to hear and see something new of you. I am really excited, it's great work what you've done. Thank you and have a nice weekend.💥💥💥

[@BillyE5150]

Wow! Excellent drumming....TIGHT!!! Always love this groove, but way over my head.

[@Rws111111]

I watched sugarfoot do this on Drumeo and it seemed like he held back for some reason. So glad to see your interpretation of this song. Love to see people put their own signature on covers. Great job as usual! Subscribed!!

[@edlubitz2968]

Its cause he is old

[@AJ-hs2ld]

Maybe cus he gonna play what the original song is like? Swear🤦🏽‍♂️

[@michaels5166]

An example of greatness that happens when you spend your time and money on goals,passions,and the arts,instead of shoes,bags,overpriced cars,weaves,and other frivolous stuff..

[@Duddster2008]

Chiara.....OH MY GOSH! YOU ABSOLUTELY NAILED IT! Excellent job. Your hands were flying. You're making it impossible for me to want to watch any other covers. No one measures up to you, male or female! God blessed you with an amazing gift. Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones would both be proud of that amazing drumming!

[@211sweetypie]

Wait a minute please. She is definitely good but have you seen Michael Jackson's drummer Jonathan Moffet do this. It's not a cover for him, he's the original drummer for this piece. Watch it here.

[@Duddster2008]

@@211sweetypie I have, but I meant as far as drum covers go. She is phenomenal.

[@fzanardii]

\o/ È la prima volta che sento e vedo qualcuno suonare questa canzone con vigore ... fantastico. Congratulazioni.

[@rafaelcintra6708]

Caraca, destruiu! Manda bem pacarai!

[@johns.4331]

You should play ZZ Top... She's got "Legs" :-)

[@mrmarkymark77]

She sure does!

[@angelsantos2601]

Chiara, you've put your self to a Test and you'd not only passed but beyond extreme. Now, I'm finally convinced that you are the most superior female Drummer. I'm a male drummer, guitar and I play little bit of piano, but just couldn't stop re-watching this particular drumming technic you have. You rock my Beautiful Princess and keep up the good work. Cheers!

[@No_style_rookie]

You always inspire me with your devotion to technique and perfection, a fantastic track x

[@admsitio]

Jonathan Sugarfoot would be proud of you. Gran trabajo. Desde Buenos Aires! Seguí subiendo videos.

[@wacens1]

Fucking tears in my eyes! That really moved my soul❤️

[@WalterWhite-dd7rs]

Same bro 💣💣💣💣💣💣💣💣

[@harryortiz9407]

Beautifully done! Love it thank you so much!

[@JacobSmith-hz2tr]

The genius is Jonathan Moffett who played this in the live shows was his perfect recreation of the drum machine used in the original recording. As a drummer the key do this song is the perfect dead stops and not doing unnecessary fills.

[@fernandomejia567]

Muy buen “cover”, sin que la pista principal opaque a la baterista.

[@JoseRodriguez-xz3yf]

ayuda mucho la reverberacion de la sala y suena mas completa la bateria , no tan seca

[@mwolfenson]

Performance incrível! A afinação da caixa e dos tambores é perfeita. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@ProCharged377LX]

FLAWLESS!! You are amazing! GREAT JOB!

[@dirface]

Such a tastefully chosen kit, great playing and that snare sounds amazing!

[@mpRamosgroove]

A fantastic performance as always, but I'm also blown away by how wonderful your drums sound!

[@hectorguarin3580]

ohhh! That foot speed! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! KEEP IT UP!

[@matthewj5555]

Phenomenal!! The Smooth Criminal is the one behind that kit!!

[@mickflod9969]

WOW! ..Absolutely brilliant talent, great drum sound as well

[@gabrielbarbosa]

Oh God! That was so amazing.. that double bass at the end, the way you are so precise... perfect!!! You never cease to amaze me, Chiara! Thank you so much for those videos, they really make my day!!! Now, if you excuse me, I'm going to watch it again! =P

[@stevenshepherd5566]

Liked very much, no, loved very much!! Love this song. Nice playing!!

[@RichRawDawgdrums]

Great drumming patterns! Your style how played this classic Michael Jackson song is cool! His drummer Sugarfoot Moffett will be proud! Sounds awesome!

[@juliandavidruiz3215]

Siiiiii, que manera de iniciar la mañana! Gracias Chiara.

[@nickyg.drumcovers5088]

Awesome work. Really enjoyed this one.

[@mousi]

Wow this is amazing! Well done!

[@epicvsfvror]

This girl is a genius and this video is GLORIOUS!

[@StevieBlack2112]

Which fanny is downvoting this? She is exceptional

[@jIM-bq3lp]

First time see your cover and I feel that you have a great passion for drums ! New fan from Taiwan !

[@ChuloDavidcito]

Great feel! I love your tasteful use of that 1-e-&-a-2-e-& figure from the song, so funky!! 🥁 ❤️

[@bernatesta7416]

As usual Chiara FANTASTIC!!!

[@josephcolella3107]

Watching you and others cover Jackson on drums you would never think just how hard and complicated his drum beats and fill ins were. Thank u. That song looks crazy complicated. 👍

[@hugogordillo4461]

Wow! Chiara. Wondeful performance of this great song. Awesome. Congrats dear Lady.

[@ronar1968]

Y E S !!!!!!!!! Brilliant:-) Grazie Chiara !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Schwaadrumz]

Super! Great way to end the day and start the evening, than you. Awesome.

Auuuuuuu!👏👏🔥

[@riccardomusiu510]

Wooow!!! Ciaoo Chiara! Fantastica!! Sei partita come un tornado... Che brano incredibile questo, come tanti brani di Michael pieni di ritmo e di groove... Ti dirò che preferisco alla grande la tua versione all'originale, hai dato al brano una potenza allucinante, bravissima cara 😉👏👏👏👌 sei fuoco 😘🎆💛🔥 complimenti come sempre e grazie per la carica che dai. Big Like per te. Buona giornata e buon weekend ciaoo!! 👊💪😉💙

[@fernandorneto]

Another stupendous performance! And your drums sound amazing too! :)

[@TheHanson61]

Great drum video as usual. Love you Chiara

[@jamesarriola6056]

Drumming is great exercise! Love it!

[@chrisstephens6431]

Well I caught one of your videos then I just kept going been hours you've got a new subscriber in me 62 year old retired drummer I am amazed at your passion and your speed

[@paulh.5643]

I have been following your videos from the beginning. As I have said previous, you have a God given talent that should not be wasted or taken for granted. May you be blessed with a successful and happy future in the profession of music. You deserve it!!

[@DanyMeyer]

Well done Chiara!!! Great sound!!! Love the crack of your snare girl!!! :-)

[@waynedunn7270]

Loving the splash work near the end,great playing!