Opeth - "The Grand Conjuration" Drum Cover - Brian Medeiros

[@PJBonoVox]

Fucking brilliant. Tight as hell and you can feel the energy through the screen. Loved it!

[@medeirosbrian]

+Phil Underhill That's so kind, thank you so much!

[@PJBonoVox]

+Brian Medeiros Can also tell that you enjoy playing that song :)

[@medeirosbrian]

+Phil Underhill It's definitely a fun challenge! It's pretty long with some tricky parts, so it was a joy to learn and perform!

[@ShlomiKiraly]

A lot has been said here about your awesome playing. Nothing's been said about the recording/mixing though - great job there :)

[@medeirosbrian]

+Shlomi Kiraly Thank you so much! I can't take credit for that though haha That's my good buddy, Randy Beasterfield's work.

[@AveryAce2]

I agree, those cymbals sound crispyyy and the drum levels over the music is on point

[@rasaecnai]

watching these amazing covers makes me realize just how fucking rad opeth is

[@medeirosbrian]

Hell yeah, Opeth RULES!

[@ejk425]

Awesome drummer. Great posture and style. Badass

[@medeirosbrian]

That's an awesome compliment, thank you!

[@dylanculver1701]

2:05 that stick flip was so cool

[@medeirosbrian]

😊🙏🏻

[@jerkerhallqvist8386]

Lol 5 years late I find this. Absolutely awesome playing. You deserve more views. 👍

[@medeirosbrian]

Haha thanks for checking it out!

[@duv1982]

That was fantastic! Technique, posture, timing, groove...... 10/10. Thanks for sharing. 👏👏🤘👍

[@medeirosbrian]

Glad you enjoyed, thanks!

[@TheFbiFilesRepeat]

That smile at 5:32 is so me when listening to opeth. Otherworldly

[@medeirosbrian]

😊🤙🏻

[@TokeyTheBear_AOE]

I have listened to this over the album version weekly for 7 years now. So crisp but such a relaxed style. Love it.

[@medeirosbrian]

Thank you!

[@ggriff]

I don’t comment on KZbin videos, but I’m trying to learn this song and I cannot say enough good things about this cover. I’m probably half the listens. So tight, so clean, so much fucking style. I love it. You make me keep trying. Rock on man!

[@medeirosbrian]

My apologies for the delayed response, Graham! This is awesome, that means so much! One of the best metal albums, and my favorite song from Opeth. Let me know if I can help in any way!

[@hiqmadmad5185]

I'm from Malaysia...I heard your playing is very compact,tight and the sound system is really powerful....you make it like easy to play Opeth songs...and the drum very beutifull....you get my respect bro....sorry my english not so good enough

[@medeirosbrian]

Thank you!

[@Biglover29]

Sweet cover! I love that scream at 5:30; I like to listen to it when I'm pissed off sometimes. lol

[@medeirosbrian]

Haha right?!

[@FilloOzzy]

Jake Gyllenhaal playing prog death on drums?!? Just kidding, absolutely fantastic cover!! :)

[@medeirosbrian]

Haha I get that sometimes, and I just don't see it 🤷🏻‍♂️ Thanks though!

[@TheFbiFilesRepeat]

I see it aswell

[@hhansen599]

Beautifully done. Beautiful kit

[@medeirosbrian]

Thank you!

[@garrettcollins699]

Holy shit, this is amazing! Everything is so clean and on time, and the ride sounds so crisp. You rock man, keep posting!

[@medeirosbrian]

+Garrett Collins Thanks so much, man! I definitely want to get more videos out and have some cool stuff in the works!

[@candidartmohit]

The best drum cover ever. I can't have enough of it. 😍 Today found your uninterrupted drum cover, I'm glad. However, I have been watching the drum + guitar (with your buddy) on the other channel since long.😃

[@medeirosbrian]

Josh is the man, thanks for checking it out!

[@AsisSamsuhang]

Very good timing and strong hits. The snare hits and hi-hat hit are fucking sweet!

[@medeirosbrian]

+Asis Samsuhang That's a very nice compliment, thank you!

[@arnabshahriar]

Awesome... I love the way you played... !

[@medeirosbrian]

Thank you!

[@bondlesbuddy7878]

I've just started learning this song as a way to take my drumming to the next level, this is my guide for how to do it properly. HH and splash part is tricky AF.

[@medeirosbrian]

That's rad!

[@altaybayr]

How long did it take you to play the hi-hat - splash part. Starts at 1:25

[@medeirosbrian]

Haha quite a while! That section, and when it repeats later in the song, were tricky to get close to what he does.

[@rlan1_]

BEST GC COVER ON KZbin ‼️❤️‍🔥

[@medeirosbrian]

Thank you!

[@roloduarte3100]

Awesome cover, thanks to you I learned the ending.

[@medeirosbrian]

Right on!

[@giancarlotuccio9170]

absolutely perfect

[@babayaga5039]

Wow... You're amazing. This video deserves much more views.

[@medeirosbrian]

I appreciate you checking it out!

[@different2261]

very very very nice cover, very very very nice kit

[@shawankaran6172]

Wow..BRiliant...

[@medeirosbrian]

Thanks, Shawan!

[@parth3075]

Here, I just saw something so immaculate and exquisite that I have not seen in much time! One day I wish to grow a great drummer just like you. There's a lot to learn! I hope you grow and your channel grows more and more! Well done man. Peace

[@medeirosbrian]

+Parth Takkar Thank you SO much, that is really nice to hear! Just keep at it everyday!

[@carlishepherd6278]

Holy shit. I wish I could like this 45 times.

[@medeirosbrian]

Hahaha thank you!

[@daveholmes8745]

Martin Lopez would be proud! Two thumbs up! Rock on brother!

[@medeirosbrian]

Thank you!

[@rh3774]

Who are the 3 jackasses that gave this a thumbs-down??? Excellent job covering a very difficult song!

[@medeirosbrian]

Haha thanks so much! It was super tricky, and certainly not flawless, but it was a great challenge :)

[@matycee]

gorgeous ride sound... great job

[@medeirosbrian]

Thank you!

[@gammaraycube]

awesomeeee...wish i could play this level.......maybe one day !!! brilliant !!!

[@medeirosbrian]

Thanks!!

[@RuwanRathnayake]

This is spot on!! ❤️

[@danieljw1985]

You make it look so effortless man! unreal!

[@medeirosbrian]

Thanks so much! It was a tough challenge, I should sit down and see if I can still do it haha

[@tatimetal2436]

awesome job !!!!

[@medeirosbrian]

tati metal Thank you, Tati!

[@pugmonzzz]

Sick playing and gorgeous set up. Everything sounds amazing

[@medeirosbrian]

Really appreciate that!

[@fernandazamoraclavero6292]

Wow, just amazing! Congratulations! Nice man

[@medeirosbrian]

+Fernanda Zamora Thank you so very much!

[@VinceMetuz]

Excellent!

[@medeirosbrian]

Thank you!

[@14jopo14]

Amazing song and amazing drummer!

[@medeirosbrian]

Thank you!

[@lunahemera6387]

That was a joy to watch :) I loved those drumstick twirls! You're a very good drummer!

[@medeirosbrian]

+Luna Hemera Thank you so much, Luna!!

[@jesperhallberg6687]

Amazing cover 😊 really good and your drums sound great 😀😀

[@medeirosbrian]

Thank you, Jesper!!

[@williambrewer9746]

Awesome drumming. Love your stuff

[@medeirosbrian]

Thanks so much!

[@jagwant]

Great cover man! To the point! Greetings from India!

[@medeirosbrian]

Thank you so much, Jagwant!

[@Iknamothep]

Bravo.

[@medeirosbrian]

Thank you!

[@limited2all]

I just discovered your channel and seeing this video, I just had to say something.. You sir, are very talented! I really like how you express yourself both relaxed and technical. Great cover \m/ Greetings from DK

[@medeirosbrian]

all2limited That's really nice to hear, thank you!

[@nickgivent3157]

Wow. Badass.

[@medeirosbrian]

Thanks!

[@jonathondeve9963]

Still one of my favorite drummers around. 🤙🤘🤘

[@ericstern7878]

so well done

[@medeirosbrian]

+Eric Stern Thank you!

[@skaterdu90]

5:30 in his head : "Man that stick throw is gonna look sooooo badass in the video !" 6:36 ""This part is too easy I can definitely do a few more to make it looks like i'm not even giving a fuck !" Very solid cover by the way ! I'm glad i saw this before i die !

[@justinmatthews2860]

at 5:30 I know that smile. It's an involuntary pure bliss smile. He is having a soul orgasm, and the smile is the climax. I doubt it was fueled by ego as you're theory might suggest. Inner happiness not outer doucheyness GREAT COVER !!

[@medeirosbrian]

@@justinmatthews2860 Hahahaha exactly! Thank you! Just here to play drums and have a good time :)

[@mitchell0hamlin3]

Damn, Ryan Gosling a beast on drums.

[@medeirosbrian]

Haha I get that sometimes, but I just don't see it. Thank you!

[@erkjan]

love it! great cover!

[@medeirosbrian]

Thank you!

[@theyescapedtheweightofdarkness]

Legend 👏

[@BENABONZO]

Awesome cover, well done! Also, your kit sounds fucking amazing.

[@Conundrummer1]

Fantastic playing! Are you by any chance playing left foot lead on the double bass?

[@rich7290]

Que feeling fantástico!!! Melhor viver que já vi dessa música.. mandou bem demais!!!!

[@medeirosbrian]

❤️

[@Daddy53751]

Very nicely done young man, bravo!

[@medeirosbrian]

Thank you!

[@BehindTheKitOfficial]

I forgot you made this video! Such a good cover of such a good song! DELICIOUS

[@medeirosbrian]

😋

[@hernindio99]

You are amazing

[@medeirosbrian]

😊🙏🏻

[@relentless.7638]

footwork and HH control is fantastic. leaned a lot from you man. even when kick tempo doubles you maintain equal kick strength. very similar footwork to one of my favorites Gene Hoglan. keep it up.

[@medeirosbrian]

Gene Hoglan is effing amazing! I haven't done a whole lot with speed when it comes to double bass, so this was one hell of a good challenge haha Thank you!

[@LucasJT27]

Awsome cover man

[@DiaboloBasket9999]

very sharp 👌👌

[@medeirosbrian]

+Louis Thomas Dion Thank you so much, Louis!

[@its_dimski]

Stellar performance! You nailed it bud!

[@medeirosbrian]

Thank you so much, man!

[@draugsvoll01]

Damn that was fucking smooth

[@carloscalventesaedin3521]

This is soo good, man. Cumprimentos!

[@medeirosbrian]

Thank you!

[@brianfer123]

you're great man.... you should really have more views and suscriptors.... keep on rocking man

[@medeirosbrian]

+brianfer123 Thanks so much for checking it out, man! That's very nice of you!

[@maciejbrzezinski7561]

Great job man!!!

[@medeirosbrian]

Thank you!

[@tobiastk5391]

Damn Great drumming! Love your kit!

[@medeirosbrian]

Thanks so much!

[@JoePlaysDrums]

Great job dude

[@clerivaneviana5492]

Nice performance

[@centralscrutinizer7849]

That was spöt on. Sehr gut!!

[@medeirosbrian]

Thank you!

[@Ash33_]

Good stuff man, perfect timing

[@medeirosbrian]

Thanks!!

[@Gotaar]

Awesome cover man !!!

[@medeirosbrian]

Thank you so much!

[@IzhakIb]

Too sick!

[@medeirosbrian]

IzhakIbDrums Thanks so much, man!!

[@IzhakIb]

No worries dude! Hope to see more man! \m/\m/

[@ID31ful]

nice man !!

[@medeirosbrian]

Riky Ferdiansyah Thank you!

[@flametellme6475]

Great job!! Could you tell me what snare and splash cymbals you used in this video??

[@medeirosbrian]

+TELLME FLAME Thank you! It's my DW Collector's 7x13 maple snare, with the outer ply being their Exotic Rainbow. Definitely one of my favorites! The splashes (from left to right) are the Zildjian Oriental 9", Zildjian K Custom Dark 8", and for this video, I used a Sabian Mike Portnoy Max Splash 11" on my right side.

[@flametellme6475]

+Brian Medeiros Thank you kindly:) And yet, your snare's sound is too sweet...👏

[@iguanarain4347]

Great cover dude, in the future though I'd personally use less jump cuts haha

[@medeirosbrian]

+IguanaRain Thank you for that! Fewer jump cuts is a good call ;)

[@brennankoch8604]

Holy shit that’s insane

[@RandomGuy12562]

amazing job! I noticed that you have a black mat between the snare drum and the mic. Any reason why you placed it like that?

[@medeirosbrian]

Sorry for the looooooong delay in replying 😅It's just to help isolate sound bleed, I believe...

[@farytri670]

I dunno if Ryan Gosling can play drum 😱. Kidding man 😁. Great job! 😍

[@medeirosbrian]

Haha thanks!

[@dissonantSkies]

dude, fucking solid

[@medeirosbrian]

Thank you so much!

[@matthewharrington5526]

Awesome drumming!! What kind of pedals do you use? I'm thinking I want to switch from dw 5000s to something Tama...

[@medeirosbrian]

In this video I'm using the Tama Speed Cobras. They're great! I switched to the DW MDD Direct drives, but wasn't really loving the direct drive feel, so I'm back to these.

[@Felicastillor]

Great sound, man! Greetings from Chile!

[@medeirosbrian]

I really appreciate that, man!

[@matinx64]

Buena ql, te las mandaste

[@DreadfulDrummer]

Exemplary! Ooo, yeah.

[@medeirosbrian]

***** Thank you so much!

[@DreadfulDrummer]

No, thank you! You're helping me learn this song. Haha I'm also having a go at Harlequin Forest, cos it got nice grooove.

[@Smoking_Rhino]

Fuck yea!

[@cereneyupoglu404]

I can't believe I found this in 2018...

[@medeirosbrian]

I can't believe I'm so bad at replying to comments 😅 Thanks so much for checking it out!

[@aminghaemian6103]

NICE MY FRIEND WELLDONE

[@medeirosbrian]

Thank you!

[@aminghaemian6103]

this song is one of my Favorites you did it well , Keep going pls , btw can you play Drum cover of The Funeral Portrait ? it's from 2001 Black water album of opeth

[@Drums4Life762]

Damn dude you're good!

[@medeirosbrian]

+Todd Daniel Thank you, that's very kind!

[@Drums4Life762]

pleaase do more opeth lopez is my fav drummer!

[@medeirosbrian]

I definitely need to get more videos on here, of all varieties, but more Opeth is definitely on the list!

[@byutizzous5538]

can someone tell me why ryan gosling is playing drums ?

[@medeirosbrian]

+cumber crawl Haha weird, I had a random guy on a plane tell me I looked like Ryan Gosling too. I don't see it. Crazy.

[@padovanfabio]

😊🥰

[@medeirosbrian]

😊

[@MetalDoraemon6]

at sec 13 whats the time signature?

[@gummixx6885]

played this video timesynced with the song spotity on an expensive stereo system played loud, fuck it was a good time

[@basscom77]

On the fucking money!

[@medeirosbrian]

Thank you!

[@ibeavan]

Great Cover ...im not sure why you got thumbs down ...but gotta love the Haters...lol .... great job

[@TheLivirus]

There are some percussion in the back I don't see you play. Sounds like bongo drums. I guess difficult to do in parallel.

[@aminghaemian6103]

5:58 is SO BAD ASS :X

[@medeirosbrian]

Thanks, Amin! Fav part of the song 💪

[@RealJohi]

Jeez what size is that snare

[@medeirosbrian]

JohiHndz It's a 7" x 13"! That's my favorite size.

[@paketed88]

Чел хорош

[@SiddhiShahofficial]

[@medeirosbrian]

❤️

[@alexmsampayo]

That China!!

[@medeirosbrian]

+Alejandro Batakers I know, right?! I love my K Hybrid. Zildjian is the way to go!

[@SIKO_0047]

Witchcraft 🎩

[@medeirosbrian]

🧙‍♂️