Pantera "Cowboys From Hell" - hurdy gurdy & drums cover - Guilhem Desq

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While confined I wanted to challenge myself... Here comes Pantera !
Video & arrangements : Guilhem Desq
Audio mixing : Yannick Tournier, Waïti Studio
Audio mastering : Christophe Chapelle, Sinetracks Mastering

[@DjurrenArt]

*When your bard is maxed out and is carrying the entire party through the whole campaign.*

[@kaydencebernard7775]

And the person who plays the bard is matthew

[@markamanic]

One of my character ideas is a Bard with a Hurdy Gurdy

[@DjurrenArt]

@@markamanic Ooooh nice!

[@skepptix]

nerd

[@MikhalisBramouell]

Inspire Greatness +9!

[@samanthashelly8093]

Never in my life did I think I'd see someone shred on a hurdy gurdy

[@Rascaduanok]

Well, he clearly has the art. To shred.

[@flynnt77]

I wanna know who put the pickups in the damn thing.

[@Chevrolicious.]

@@flynnt77 looks like he has a little mic set up on it. Probably running through an amp with a bit of distortion.

[@neverifnotfornow]

@@Rascaduanok you deserve a few more thumbs bud. 😅

[@Bingo_Dingo_Dango]

@Cristiano dos Santos Gomes And believe it or not, this instrument predates the piano! The design, not his specific instrument, as far as I'm aware.

[@retroxify]

OMG he did the solo. HE DID THE EFFING SOLO GUYS.

[@guycoolSpore2]

Isn't this whole thing technically a solo?

[@Kokaiinum1]

How the fuck! iam speachless!

[@sebastianlindon8992]

@@guycoolSpore2 They mean the guitar solo from the original version

[@guycoolSpore2]

@@sebastianlindon8992 Yeah. I know.

[@L4Z3R37H]

Vika does the freebird solo...on the keyboard. check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppTPhKKHe7uIpZY

[@danielb1918]

Googled "What does a Hurdy Gurdy sound like" an hour ago and, as with most of my internet searches, I find myself at 1am watching a dude in his shed playing with his crank.

[@jonathancisneros5410]

... this is exactly what I'm doing now 😅1am

[@xcruell]

LOL! I started 1AM too, now its 2AM...

[@mchomelessful]

He's good at cranking

[@SgtIronbeak]

His is an electrical Hurdy Gurdy, but yeah.

[@darthanddedeu2580]

2020 you tube comment of they year not related to covid or trump

[@redryder7521]

Well, I can knock "hear a kick ass hurdy gurdy solo" off my bucket list now.

[@aaronreinsmith6136]

I just though the same thing

[@EnFuegoDuo]

Ha ha ha! I never realized I should have had it on there in the first place, but now I stand corrected.

[@robnykulaik7337]

That's so funny!!!!

[@elyhwhyeti7945]

😂😂😂😂😆

[@TheRealHusk]

I can’t get over how much this sounds like a retro doom track.

[@sentientkeyboard]

ohhh hell yeahhh we need some Bobby Prince next!

[@jaxonmoon9815]

Now that you mention it I cant not unheard that

[@ryeweskey]

Go play Doom again, all the midi and synth were basically rip offs of.metal songs.from that period, funny, since one of the maps had a pantera track

[@Godthissucksss]

@@ryeweskey i think it was "This love"

[@Godthissucksss]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip_dg3WQmZqSq6M

[@paozinhoplays4343]

I love how the whole shed is shaking from his power

[@Brivalia]

He’s just shaking the camera

[@James1095]

Dude definitely plays from his soul.

[@paozinhoplays4343]

@@Brivalia at 1:13 you can see the light on the left shaking

[@wmeford]

At 70 years old this is one of the best instrumentals with an awesome instrument and the talent to boot that I have been blessed to witness. I've listened to this at least 100 times with earpods cranked up. Looking forward to the next 100.

[@someAholeComment]

You may be getting on in years, but metal never dies. Keep rockin homie. 🤘

[@thejkyle]

Imagine this guy shredding this on the Gurdy while you and the fellas rode into war? The enemy would be fucked.

[@Dr.ZoidbergPhD]

Hell yeah, give him some flames like the war criers in Mad Max too!

[@HenritheHorse]

@@Dr.ZoidbergPhD Medieval Mad Max would be too cool!

[@fmilton20]

Enemy (hears something in the distance. Getting louder by the second) "Oh hell naw, they mean business. RETREAT!"

[@phucyu8428]

Add some bagpipes to the mix and the enemy would collectively shit their pants before you ever got near them.

[@robertcopes1185]

Check out a video of a " Aztec death whistle."

[@FilthyVA]

This is like that "rub your stomach and pat your head" thing turned up to 1000.

[@boyupizzmeov4558]

This (Definitely) goes to 11!

[@jowanharvey1874]

Boyu Pizzmeov I didn’t expect spinal tap here

[@SimonRosen-]

It's cool to realize that in medival times this song was technically possible to play like this.

[@joshuamulvaney792]

I’ve worked this into my pathfinder campaign. So excited for my party to find out they’re about to embark on a demon pirate ship with a heavy metal bard troupe playing hurdy gurdys.

[@thursoberwick1948]

@@joshuamulvaney792 Why do people associate these with ships? They're mainly a central European instrument.

[@joshuamulvaney792]

@@thursoberwick1948 it’s a fantasy game dude. I take inspiration from real life and mix and match it with new environments to create a fantasy story.

[@thursoberwick1948]

@@joshuamulvaney792 "When I became a man, I put away childish things."

[@barcodenosebleed5485]

@@thursoberwick1948 well, with the birth rate decreasing, that's just a waste of so many unused things. "An ill-leisured man, overworked 'til he's drawn, deprives of both he and his kingdom life long." -W.T. Antliff

[@richardhill8526]

This is honestly waaay more metal than the original. The mad lad is barefoot in a shed absolutely gaping that hurdy Gurdy. I guess some heros don't wear capes

[@ladybluelotus]

Lol, I thought the same thing!

[@clivecarpenter9374]

Nah, the original IS METAL! This is no way more metal than the original.

[@DarthWhiteboy]

GAPING LOL

[@peepeepoopoo4101]

And shoes

[@anonymouspersonthefake]

@@clivecarpenter9374 im pretty sure that they wore shoes inside a not-shed in the original

[@aaronm8636]

When you get better at a thing than what the thing was designed for.

[@quinnrice3027]

Bard skillz.....OVER 9000!!!!!!

[@AghoraNath]

The sad thing is we can't hear how long those life long musicians got gud or what they were capable of. I mean, Bach and his family jammed out free jazz/ folk.

[@dr.edwardkevorkian5439]

FLAWLESS VICTORY 😆

[@Ghalaghor_McAllistor]

@@AghoraNath You're not a time traveler?

[@nachodadi]

IKR!

[@GameDevMadeEasy]

This is probably one of the best music pieces I have randomly found on KZbin.

[@rajeshbista2690]

Right on bruh!

[@WinterWalken]

agreed . I think he should do more metal covers like this

[@PZ_NETANO]

Someone must made NPC like him in some medieval or adventure game. That would be amazing! (and pretty funny I think) :)

[@rockincsm0142]

Absolutely!!!

[@James1095]

@@WinterWalken Seriously, I bought all his albums after seeing this video, they're great but a whole album of metal covers would be absolutely amazing. This guy is the Jimi Hendrix of hurdy gurdy players. I've never seen somebody play one like that.

[@vulcanizedanthony145]

When you gotta raid the village at 6 but you have a metal concert at 7

[@jukeboxxhyena4044]

Never in my life did I think I would headbang to something so heavy and soul speaking

[@rebeccahherdener2068]

This comment is underrated.😆

[@Helmzer.an.the.homeless.hounds]

Dimebag would have loved the hell out of this

[@benotsilent6703]

Agreed!

[@kws767]

Oh yeah. Dime DEFINITELY would've LOVED this...Ditto for Vinnie Paul... Both gone too soon...

[@starsnemokids]

Dude Dime would take this mf on tour 💯can you imagine a hurdy gurdy man in the vulgar videos?! 😂Dime jumping on him yelling, “Steve Vai!!!”

[@Helmzer.an.the.homeless.hounds]

@@starsnemokids that would have been mind blowing

[@ChrisLeeRhodes]

@@starsnemokids They would get this guy white girl wasted with a couple black tooth grins. Lol

[@maxst2]

Most random recommendation by KZbin ever, and I loved every moment of it.

[@doomslayerplushie6662]

Same dude

[@willmcconnellsimpson1411]

I’m not sure I gave KZbin the data to support the rec, but perhaps their AI is becoming prescient. Fuckin’ eh. 🤘

[@mac922]

Check out the rest of the channel. This dude is an absolute goat

[@CristianSalles1]

u should hear odem of him

[@austinross8582]

Saaaameeee

[@hortonmorton7016]

I’ve never seen anyone so badass at hurdie gurdie, no lie.

[@Xxlibra1018xX]

You've obviously never heard or seen Eluvietie, then.

[@Pause0]

the way the hurdy gurdy just wails while he performs the solo just makes it feel so much more passionate!

[@MySunroofWorks]

Me on my death bed: "My only regret in life is, I could only give the Hurdy Gurdy guy one like... aaackk.."

[@Mr_Zx]

You can like all of his videos my friend

[@Qardo]

@@Mr_Zx But will still be just...one like.

[@gardnerberry113]

I am FIFTY-EIGHT years old, dammit! And this is the FIRST time I EVER banged my head to a hurdy-gurdy!! 🤘👴🤘 (Please do more of this!!)

[@ulfdanielsen6009]

56 years old Scandinavian Viking Metal head here. You´re officially ready for Swiss internationally renowned Folk Metal band Eluveitie and their epic Hurdy Gurdy player Michalina Malisz: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZObiHqfnJWAgrc Enjoy

[@Gnome93]

@@ulfdanielsen6009 was just gonna tell him bout Eluveitie....but ya beat me to it bro!

[@21c.fenidecht]

Dude.... You're now a metal head AND ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO SHOW UP. But now you can't leave. 😎🤘🏻

[@davidbarr9718]

Right! I'm 60 and this shit rocks!!!!

[@tsope1]

@@ulfdanielsen6009 patty is better kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHTRpaeGf62nbNU

[@dannymccartney7687]

Dimebag and Vinny would be proud of you man:)

[@billsmith7642]

"You hear Rex's hurdy gurdy?....Answer me, you hear the fuckin' hurdy gurdy?"

[@okiehhan9773]

not really :D

[@dakotashea3561]

I'm sure they're throwing down in the great gig in the sky

[@reidflemming8458]

bill smith Dude fucking lmao

[@Brandon-dy8us]

They probably rolling over in their graves

[@user-gb3oe1bv3i]

At some point in time, SOMEBODY forgot to tell him that you simply cannot do what he did... Stunning!!!

[@jasonglasmann3734]

Sensational! Notice the snare wires on the left kick (his left), and the phantom pedal (slave pedal) on the right kick for double bass work. Ingenious, the 4 limb independence he's demonstrating is absolutely amazing! Dude! You've worked your ass off to pull this off, believe me when I say I know. Innovation, creativity, passion, intelligence, confidence, and love! You're holy man! Utah Kid.......

[@PunkOffice1]

Phil Anselmo shared this on his Facebook page

[@emersonkf2284]

It's true?

[@zachiswayposi1]

@@emersonkf2284 It's damn true

[@sacredovum]

WOW

[@BillyN31]

Marcus Milne because music transcends race, politics, and all other BS. Your exactly right brother ...

[@jmaximum555]

@Ham Is Haram facebook.com/philipanselmo/posts/10156840015216331

[@ZurigaSungama]

That "woo!" at the end was well-earned.

[@TheHeadown]

As a fan of Pantera - how can you not like this? 🤘

[@DrFoo11]

I've listened to this easily over a dozen times. Please do more metal covers🤟

[@_king_ryanphillips]

I'm being 100% honest when I say this, but, this might be one of the most impressive videos on KZbin. I have never seen that instrument before and it looks so hard to play. Coordination is out of control! Unreal! Bravo, man.

[@DJNightchild]

It's an Hurdy-gurdy :D an instrument mostly used in celtic based music (the band Omnia uses one as well).

[@Sonnenanbeterin1991]

@@DJNightchild its an medival Instrument .. there is evidence that it was used in the 11th century and even before in church services. It was a Instrument of the rich than of the poor thats why its almost forgotte today.. but its used in the medival music scene and pangan music

[@finishhim6663]

A mate of mine has one I tried it out as I play a few instruments but I couldn’t get my head round some of the techniques, takes some real coordination that I just don’t have

[@kevinqwen221]

Eluveitie also used hurdy gurdy

[@RustBunny]

This deserves a Black Tooth Grin or two.

[@86thsamurai]

_"I wonder what my Dad is doing in his cabin in Alaska?"_ *What my Dad is doing in his cabin in Alaska:*

[@cjmoore1231]

As an Alaskan, I can confirm this is, in fact, what we do lmao

[@Vegnarr]

Or probably killing people Alaska is the most dangerous state because it has the most dangerous homicide and most of the killers dindt catch them

[@86thsamurai]

@@dawright1988 😢

[@86thsamurai]

@@Vegnarr Dafuq

[@quinnrice3027]

When you max out your bard with only combat buff spells.....

[@DillonHockett]

This. This for 1000 years.

[@stuartdoig15]

How can anyone not like this? The substitute "heugh" at the end is a stroke of genius. Proper cheered me up this did.

[@dmst6664]

i was just thinking the same thing. this is amazing

[@guitarguru.3572]

There’s a special place in hell for the dislikes on this. I’m sure of it. I normally respect the opinions of others, and I just can’t bring myself to understand how anyone gave this thumbs down.

[@jonnydoesguitars4247]

Coordination level: Over 9000.

[@frankjohannessen6383]

Question 1: where do you put the bees. Question 2: What do you feed them to make them so angry.

[@nothanks7752]

If I ever own a hurdy gurdy, I'm getting this engraved on the sides of it.

[@corruptedstudiosentertainm3455]

@@nothanks7752 "Bees go here ->"

[@evilestmonkeey]

I just woke up my kids and had to explain this to my wife while the back of my head was still cramped fron laughing too hard. Thank you.

[@fredrickcuriosity6368]

Answer to question 2: What is weaponized cocaine.

[@gearandalthefirst7027]

@@fredrickcuriosity6368 Bees Auf Speed

[@Effing_Offul]

We all owe Mr. Desq a debt of gratitude. It's obvious that he wears his gurdy in such a fashion so as to discretely conceal the MONSTEROUS set of brass cojones he must be sporting. Without such common courtesy, ladies and small animals would be in danger of fainting away at the sight of such a spectacle. Bravo, sir! Well done! 👏👏👏

[@neclark08]

...you don't Shred like that with Just a cumbersome set of stones...you have to have Fierce Talent - and SKILL honed on a Diamond Wheel of Practice !

[@Effing_Offul]

@@neclark08 Absolutely! I've actually put together "one man band" setups for myself before and had loads of fun, but I can't even imagine the effort required to take it to the level he has. All props and respect to the Mighty Mister Desq!

[@Jo8Nathan]

Teacher: Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Me: Pantera "Cowboys From Hell" - hurdy gurdy & drums cover - Guilhem Desq

[@ryancopenhaver462]

Pantera who...nailed it.

[@michaelclary2267]

Can u imagine if Dime was still alive and scrolling and saw this? He would have been so stoked!!!

[@ebinecksdee9872]

Dime would have wanted to be his friend on the spot

[@MrSkinkarde]

he is actually dead and will never see this and will never be stoked about this, so no, i cannot imagine dead people being alive. wake up from your zombie movie of a life

[@petheato3291]

@@MrSkinkarde you should try not being a cynical tool

[@heatoncustomwoodworkingflo1769]

@@MrSkinkarde ... I'm sure all 7 of your followers agree with you, and your fedora.

[@IHateNicolasCage]

Getcha Hurd!

[@chrisd.6014]

"How many instruments do you play?" "Yes!"

[@lonerider92]

This is what monsters hear when Geralt starts charging them with a Silver Sword.

[@voodooturbo]

I clicked for a laugh but am leaving with a smile on my face. Damn that's good. Props for doing something totally different!

[@BASSPLAYER13]

The Pantera cover I didn't know I needed

[@angelofverdun456]

Right?! This is mind blowing!

[@81ack5h33p]

Never in my life have I needed something so much and never known till I received it.

[@lc1138]

Same for me with sod.. nevermind, I knew it long ago.

[@honza7466]

I took my time from when I first heard this about 3 years ago to see, if I can find better cover (no matter which song). I found non. I declare this The Best Cover I have ever heard to this date.

[@amadeobuccinioni]

I cannot believe he even does the solo, and still plays drums 🤯

[@johnhotine4196]

Please tell me you do birthdays.

[@StandardLinecook]

Best comment right here

[@arkaleon1551]

I'm gonna go for the wedding

[@Black_Forest_Redneck]

Normal reaction for a metalhead: start banging. Everything done right. You can't expect more. Love!

[@jarofitness]

I'm not sure what I just saw, but that dude sends it

[@micheal-ekejoseph2138]

I can't get enough of this dude

[@dannymccartney7687]

Ok dude this is epic AF

[@dr.edwardkevorkian5439]

Freakin AWESOME my man ! ! ! Dime and Vinnie would be proud... 👍👍

[@honeycomb1151]

I knew when I heard the song "Omen" a few years ago that Metal was definitely a possibility! Glad you did this! My fave Pantera song!

[@RobotacularRoBob]

Could make a fortune as a busker if it weren't for lockdowns. This fella is a whole band rolled into one dude.

[@TheDrummingApe]

This is so spectacular! Had me smiling from ear to ear and that "woo" at the end was well deserved! You killed it!

[@CasondraM]

searched for "hurdy gurdy one man band" and found this. It did NOT disappoint! :D Great video!

[@Tymonello]

I love when artists really feel what they are playing

[@nicolassainrau4392]

This is the best cover of Cowboys from Hell I heard. Great job Mr. Guilhem 👍🤘

[@abassalary5083]

"when you try to head-bang but can't stop watching the screen cuz you have no idea how this is even possible"

[@devonsmith9519]

If there is anything I love about this guy, it's that he always seems to absolutely love what he does, and shows it. None of this stoic performance stuff, he just lets it sink in and soaks in the enjoyment. Really makes for a hell of a show and adds to it. Showmanship. Proving that it's a skill that needs to be cultivated.

[@ryanthomas9385]

This is one the most impressive videos I've seen personally

[@dem0n0maniac]

Absolutely sick. Face officially melted. Monster drumming too!

[@mr.coopa9532]

I never thought I would see someone shred on a hurdy gurdy. This was insane!

[@TheRiekman]

This is the purest form of enjoyment I have ever seen!

[@danhouse7565]

that was the most metal thing IVe seen all week

[@gornmedia5649]

This brings me so much "Hell yeah! 🤘🤘🤘" joy and just might be my new favorite thing! Please, please, please do more covers like this!

[@amandajones424]

Yes please!!!!!

[@corysoul1839]

The shredding is phenomenal! What a cover!

[@toothboto1719]

I watch this every time it shows up on my recommendations. What a vibe.

[@pardel1386]

Vu au festival Metal'oc cette année et en live ça dépote vraiment bien. Il réussit à déringardiser cet instrument. Si vous le pouvez allez le voir.

[@godsgifttotheinternet4538]

If that banjo player in Deliverance could play like this, they would have been moshing in the woods instead of ... well you know.

[@marydoob]

Ha! I thought of Deliverance too!

[@the_mad_ratter]

Let's be fair, if Lonnie played like this, he'd be playing a Hurdy-Gurdy, not a Banjo :P RHEEEEEE! :P

[@Aryon1969]

Make that pinch harmonic squeal like a pig

[@GRILLBUOY101]

Lol good 1

[@sailawaymatey5889]

The kid never actually played the banjo. It was filmed to look like he was playing, but it wasn't him.

[@IrishAndy85]

That is insane talent right there man. One of the best and unique covers I've ever seen. Top class

[@brandonstage9021]

Can you imagine walking through the woods hearing music and stumble across this guy in a cabin going nutz. I think its the energy we all need these days. Not disappointed!

[@Jay0neDE]

That solo was honestly mindblowing

[@GatOfTheDead]

- What did you say ? - RE-SPECT

[@johnmassengale3099]

Walk on home boys

[@TheBenerito1]

no way punk

[@Algeyr]

I feel like I could do this... if I were 3 outstanding musicians with incredible coordination.

[@MrJordanworkman]

This is maybe the best thing I've ever heard

[@theRethalaSystem]

The hurdy gurdy is a stringed instrument from the Middle Ages- This guy: Hold my beer **Pantera intensifies**

[@benotsilent6703]

Under appreciated comment.

[@birchmahogany2718]

one of the most impressive and ridiculous things I've ever seen, lol.

[@yousuxalot]

agreed

[@taschenspieler2590]

Agreed

[@29theduke]

Agreed

[@swrennie]

Challenge accepted: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXfMqo14atqWndE

[@misled_perceptions]

Dude, you aren't lying. This shit is so stupid and impressive at the same time. I'm legit confused about how to proceed with this awful discovery

[@keithtuggle4580]

I can’t even clap my hands to Queens We will rock you. Well done sir

[@bigconejo1]

Daaaaammmmmnnn dude! This is out-frickin'-standing!!! ROCK ON!

[@Nico-dq8hc]

this has been the most satisfying video iv seen in months! absolutely insane making all that noise come together, badass brother dime bag be smiling down on you for sure

[@reynutz]

This is the final Hipster boss

[@angelusnielson7135]

When the bard maxes out dex and charisma.

[@Argyle2016]

Die Hurdy Gurdy ist ein Wahnsinns Instrument und der Typ beherrscht sein können. Great jop.. 👍

[@AlbertMoyerJr]

The best thing I have seen musically on KZbin in months! Absolutely amazing!

[@paulseizert6603]

2020 needed this. Now I can officially Rest In Peace.

[@ulfdanielsen6009]

Let the mourners mourn,- I want this going in loop on a big screen over my coffin at my funeral!

[@frankhelmig9157]

Dude you WALE!!! FREAKING OUTSTANDING remix. God bless you!!

[@Brian18741]

Unreal! Who knew I needed hurdy gurdy metal covers in my life?!

[@advancedwarlord1802]

"hey man you want anything to eat" *Opens door "I can see your busy

[@boyupizzmeov4558]

Mean...”I can hear BECAUSE yer busy”!!!

[@pip3828]

I need to like this like 20 more times.

[@ms.ingmarbles]

holy smokes. talk about laying down every note - mind blowing. so good

[@bubbus5183]

3am Hurdy Gurdy beats to study/relax to needs to be a part of my life

[@jarrodbroome7579]

If anyone could be so talented as to channel both the Abbott brothers at the same time, it would be this man.

[@theinkexpress3853]

Jesus christ this was absolutely incredible

[@noanyobiseniss7462]

I come back to this all the time it is fantastic!

[@funnymansam1430]

This is truly an epic hurdy gurdy moment.

[@anthonyanderson5630]

This is definitely the best version of this song I've ever heard. Guilhem is a musical wizard.

[@astro6009]

Anthony Anderson Of course! Only a wizard could construct such a marvelous magic chateau!

[@diracio]

Better than the original! 😁

[@miken8889]

Lay off the drugs bud! It's cool, but not near the best

[@amys4660]

Fabulous performance! Your coordination skills are unbelievable, and your energy never stops.

[@Time2RockUrLive]

A fucking master at his craft. Imagine looking back at this when he is old. That is a life well spend.

[@chrishendrix5943]

Searched for heavy metal hurdy gurdy. Not disappointed.