Nic Pettersen - Northlane - "Solar" Drum Playthrough

Nic Pettersen drum play-through of "Solar" by Northlane.
Audio produced and mixed by Chris Blancato -
www.chrisblancato.com/
Filmed and edited by Tanja Dagenbach -
www.tanjadagenbach.com/
Check out my Signature Sample Pack which includes samples taken from this recording session - www.nicpettersenstudiodrums.com
'Solar' is a track from Northlanes 4th studio record 'Mesmer' released 24/3/2017 via UNFD.
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Official 'Solar' video clip - • Northlane - Solar [Off...
'Solar' Album Version - • Northlane - Solar
'Solar' Acoustic Version - • Northlane - Solar (Aco...
Spotify -
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Apple Music - itunes.apple.com/au/album/mes...
I use and endorse the following gear:
Snare:
Evetts Nic Pettersen Signature Tasmanian Blackwood Snare
- bit.ly/npevetts
Sabian Cymbals - www.sabian.com/en/artist/nic-p...
- bit.ly/Sabiancymbal
(left to right)
14" HHX Evolution Hats
18" AAX V Crash
12" AAX Splash
10" HHX Evolution Splash
19" AAX V Crash
20" AAX V Crash
21" Holy China
Drum Kit - bit.ly/TamaBubingaStarclassic
Tama Bubinga Star Classic
10x6.5" rack
14x12" first floor
16x14" second floor
22x20" kick
Drum heads - bit.ly/RemoDrumheads
Rack Tom & 1st Floor Tom - Remo 10" & 14" Pinstrip Clear
2nd Floor Tom - Remo 16" Clear P4
Snare - Remo 14" Coated P77
Kick - Remo 20" Clear Powerstroke 3
Pedals - bit.ly/Ironcobra
TAMA Iron Cobra 900 Rolling Glide double pedal.
Sticks - bit.ly/Fatback3a
Nic Pettersen Signature Vater Fatback 3As
IEMs - bit.ly/64Audio
I would like to thank:
TAMA DRUMS
SABIAN CYMBALS
EVETTS DRUMS CO
REMO PERCUSSION
VATER PERCUSSION
64 AUDIO
ALLAN & HEATH
CHRIS BLANCATO
TANJA DAGENBACH
UNFD

[@kyleadams2781]

I don’t think non-drummers know how hard this song is to play. The hi-hat control is too unique.

[@pelitaabadi2116]

easy

[@clarkcant4818]

@@pelitaabadi2116 note for note? you are completely incorrect, this song is even harder than ohm if you actually learn how to play it instead of just listening to the groove once and going "sounds easy bruh." try getting the open hat hits in the right spot, it's a fuckin crazy hard part

[@AlexisVolta]

Still can't get over how good the drums sound on these playthroughs. Chris Blancato knocks it out of the park every time.

[@davidjohnston714]

Just got my 3 year old son his first drum set. He has seen as many drummers as me on youtube he is obsessed with drumming specifically to Nic's videos. Especially vultures and talking head because he likes to put his hood up and cover his face. Northlane is so awesome that 3 year olds now love drumming to their music. 😂

[@RomanSwak]

Good on you for grooming your kid and raising him on some amazing music!

[@themanwithamission]

One of the best in the world right here. Amazing and clean playing.

[@joshjohnsonjjdrummerjj187]

Wat up

[@andrewhuston2192]

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[@miseration94]

There’s no better way to connecting - without language- than understanding the same line of grove! You guys are awesome! You Nic are awesome

[@aritrachatterjee7006]

The master of dynamics!!

[@trevordodson5827]

Nic has evolved as a drummer over the years. From choppy to fluid and smooth. He has become more tasteful.

[@gSWG3R]

Trevor Dodson spot on

[@ChunKeyyyy]

He evolved? On every single album he is incredibly good.

[@coreyphelps2466]

I think what he meant was his style has changed up over the years. Not necessarily that he's better but he plays differently. But that has alot to do with the change in sound for guitars and everything else going on. Drummers generally change their styles and patterns up to accomodate whats going on melodically or at least that's what ive been lead to believe through my own experience

[@TrevorLikesPie]

ChunKeyyyy Evolved means changed not improved. I agree he has always been and still is amazing.

[@laurinthor3350]

A lot of that is because the music of northlane has changed though. :) The stuff he played on the first two albums wouldn't fit into Mesmer, and the same holds the other way round. Still, i totally agree on him being on of the most tasteful drummers out there.

[@lukemclellan5901]

HERE IN 2024 ASKING FOR MORE STUDIO PLAYTHROUGHS.... ive watched all these probably 100's of times over the past 8-9 years haha.

[@stylerweiland]

In my 40 years, I have to say he’s one of the best!

[@TheFriskDrums]

The best snare of all time 🙌🏼

[@hippiesaboteur2556]

TheFriskDrums I probly agree regardless of what you meant by that lol...but could you be a bit more specific by what you meant about "snare" ?? For example: How it's tuned/how it sounds; how he positions It..among other pieces in his setup (like specifically, how over the years, he's tended to tilt certain drums and even moreso his cymbals, wheras before they tended to all be angled more level or flat); his snare technique & style..how he tends to incorporate the amazing variety of different snare notes into the rest of his playing (& therefore Northlane's overall sound)?? Or whatever you meant lol I'm just really intrigued by what you said..thanks!

[@donodrums6509]

hippie saboteur I have one of these snares, can say from personal experience this snare is a thing of beauty. The company is Evetts and couldn’t recommend this snare and the drum company enough. It’s 14x7 a deep rich tone that packs a punch. Nic tilts his snare and cymbals, for me I don’t see what this does to the sound only that it feels most comfortable to the drummer.

[@murotarantino]

I just Fucking love the way you play Nic. All the feels, the ideas, the sound, the technique and the precision. You're actually, with Danny Carey, my favourite drummer. ❤

[@jessebowles5632]

No blasts, ok. He still got those wizard motions and dynamics. Love all Nics videos

[@gpw_ap2832]

Easily. Easily. One of the greatest. Favorite drummer for sure. @NicNorthlane I saw you in Sacramento in February. Will be seeing you In Irvine. Oct 6. DREAMS COME TRUE MAN

[@LeLuizFelippe]

Interesting how you can notice the guitar so much in this version.

[@aponcapone]

Luiz Felippe also the bassguitar is nicely mixed.

[@WilsonJimenez]

These mixes are better than the album, to me, personally. I’ll jam these over the album versions on long drives, etc.

[@callumvernon7053]

No vocals so you're drawn to the guitars more!

[@Grylluslit]

Still waiting for instrumental mesmer...

[@RadicalKid3]

So symmetrical and linear yet at the same time, intricate.

[@schulbullglc1494]

nic and the ghost notes, daammmmmnnn so good

[@petriburger5359]

That snare hits the g-spot every time!!

[@chantellemcnaughton6132]

I can just watch you play all day... such a freakin talented drummer 🤘

[@THEkoolkatken]

Always a pleasure to watch 😍

[@sekanderseraj8361]

This is it…. Great playing love your style.

[@WilsonJimenez]

This mix is out of control. Kit sounds unreal. Groove level well beyond 9000

[@cliffaubut5241]

This is so good ! That snare sound + your playing is out of this world dude!

[@Diegorfelix]

Man, this might be one of the greatest drum sound recording i've ever heard in a video. It's amazing.

[@mst7806]

Gorgeous sound from all the drums here.

[@trailsetter]

Dude you are playing with such a ease. It is pleasure to watch and listen. Amazing groove, nothing complicated it just flows. One of most innovative drummers in last 10 years if you ask me. Amazing work

[@epprevailed]

You are hands down my favorite drummer. Best equipment too 😃

[@nasihulwan1223]

Been waiting forever for this. and as usual, killer

[@brettdykema4902]

Clean as a whistle. Every note. Always impressive. My how you have grown, sir. Fantastic job. Thank you for what you do.

[@themindboggler]

Absolute masterclass Nic. Gorgeous playing mate 🤘🏻

[@user-zz6iv2ou6f]

Favorite drummer in the world right now 🤘🏼 Keep killing it!!!

[@RGTEightySix]

This day just got better. Thank you!

[@binzianer]

His playing is highly unique, love it

[@zacroe4459]

The mix is incredible

[@brandongomez2925]

Amazing drumming! The backing track sounds awesome too!

[@jwildman95bamf]

its like his set has been slowly falling away from him over the years

[@Jatodd93]

hahahahaha

[@TylerAFE]

Dead

[@dallasnaish6859]

xD

[@jacobsmith1877]

I don't understand the cymbals leaning away from the kit. Putting them flat already gives a good striking angle

[@zeekdavis11]

Jacob Smith it gives a sharper, crisper tone on the initial hit. His playing style suits it. Gives the record some more character

[@flodrummer100]

Soo bloody good Nic

[@LaurentBM1]

Awesome groove and cymbal melody. Your body language is inspirational!

[@thepechemaster]

what a great drum sound !!!

[@pavelgavenda427]

Awesome. You are such an inspiration for me. 👌❤

[@luisybarraaspichueta3405]

I love your style

[@plague1313]

Very nice cover. Excellent playing.

[@BlastianDrummer]

AMAZING!!

[@Nyxs_Nook]

I'm a bass player, but I love watching drum playthroughs/covers even though I don't know much. That said, I love that snare man. It sounds "tight" if that makes sense. Just a sharp quick strike. Very solid sounding. Easily one of my favorite drumers too. I still watch drum cams of Quantum Flux. The Bassist is pretty good too. Not up there for me though. There are a lot of monstrous Bassists in the scene if you dig around a bit. People often overlook them though (unless they are also musicians) lol.

[@Math9uss]

Awesome performance

[@vb6427]

An other sick performance Nic.

[@TimHausteinDrums]

this is so good.

[@santiagogarmenta]

i love your drum set

[@izmalcheahmad]

Zero-One please.....

[@yanniksteindl8210]

Yeah please or Intuition or Paragon, would really like to see a drum playthrough for those.

[@uzidrums697]

or fade

[@gusakerman2648]

Yeah, Intuition has some really interesting drum parts! Watched them soundcheck it before their concert last year which was so sick..

[@Petrichords]

PLEASE

[@mydixierect7182]

izmalcheahmad zero-one is so good

[@vass6111]

YES, I LOVE IT. MORE. MORE. MORE!

[@lukebriggz]

Bro I got so fucking happy when I saw you uploaded a video. Do a cover on citizen that be fucking siiick

[@methusulah]

beautiful

[@Kuuqui]

The best!

[@heartbeatsdrum]

I'm gonna end up buying one of his signature snares. I love bright sounding maple cranked tight or brass, but this one sounds so good.

[@ahduhj]

so so so so good

[@kryptoncorp7471]

j'adore!!!!

[@Akkiuz]

YOU are the BEST DRUMMER !!!!

[@terrycrews6179]

Sick

[@rickzzz4254]

Amazing sz

[@0alexpepper1]

so fluid and impressive

[@CrossicFX]

pure goosebumps

[@optmystc]

Best metal drummer 🤟🏻😎

[@albertower]

Pls Nic we need more videos about you and your drums

[@matttildesley]

great playing!. wish he'd post some more drum vid's.cheers.

[@Bdrums2112]

Incredible buddy!

[@PaddyDAngelo]

Absolute wizardry, genius technical

[@CameronFleury]

Great drumming Nic! Cheers from Canada! \M/

[@salehhassan9524]

I love you man

[@cameracoughlin]

god damn nic you have such style

[@Downunderexploring]

What a freakin legend 👍✌️

[@nopparatbunwongsa]

Snare sound so greate. 👍 👏

[@DiePixelkrieger]

I´d kill for that drumset, nice playing dood :3

[@steveedwards4635]

Nice hi-hat work, drums sound big and phat, snare sounds like a firearm played with a groove deep in the pocket! Well played.

[@gabrielnowacki]

As I sad when we met in Eindhoven during the MESMER tour. Right now that little drummers stuff hidden behind all of ghost notes and dynamics are just eargasmic..! Amazing as usual \m/ See You next time mate (don't forget about Your promise)

[@giarlistiawan3283]

idola!

[@amconthetrack5008]

God that part with the hi hat then the fill before the chorus never gets old

[@ThorsMjollnir0341]

Love his use of ghost notes.

[@altugatalmis7235]

excellent

[@jorgezevallos4025]

Nice!!

[@scottbridgeman5238]

That fucking snare man. I need that in my life

[@stevenmoir9357]

No better sounding snare drum in metalcore. Such a smooth player.

[@geuregogoa]

Good rhythms :)

[@tingkagol]

That pre-chorus snare brush lick drives me nuts.

[@enriquequiroga2824]

Please, release instrumental Mesmer

[@POUGASDR]

Your snare is something else man!!! can you tell us about your mic set up, eq and channel plugins? I love your work!!! You are a great drummer!

[@MapexDrummer814]

I wept a little bit at the beauty of it all

[@danielcarreiro8823]

Gostei desse batera não o conhecia, toca muito e tem uma técnica.

[@DrumsMe]

Nice Bro!

[@drumsno]

Looking forward to playthroughs from Obsidian!

[@diegoxavier95]

a-mazing

[@Danime83o]

That's very amazing bro! You might to upload the playthrough of "Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat" cover.

[@ByTheGrave]

2:30 I’ve never payed attention to those guitar parts before

[@punkfreak1414]

Max me either there sort of buried in the mix but now that I know there there I can hear them haha

[@konsultapopular9812]

me imagino la partitura de este tema. uuufff. terific

[@gSWG3R]

Zero One and Savage need a playthrough!

[@aaconceptsco]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@nicolasmore4084]

Zarpado

[@johnnyboy5004]

Truly a god amidst men.

[@silviomagnolo6344]

Amazing ghost noting work... Unbelievable

[@chrisscogginscs]

Rad dude

[@laekrits]

I love this stuff. Is there a story behind his stick-handling?