Periphery - Icarus Lives (Drum Cover & Lesson) by Troy Wright

DRUM COVER STARTS AT 5:03
Drum Transcript:
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Website:
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VIDEO:
This is a Drum Cover Video and Drum Lesson to Periphery's single Icarus Lives from their 2010 self titled release and is the copyrighted property of its owner(s). (I actually used the version from the Icarus Ep)
I've also included a Drum Lesson (beat analysis of the main accented crash/ghost note snare part featured in the chorus) and the beat displacement of quintuplets at the end of the song. There's a lot going on in Icarus Lives and I've broken down the main parts.
GEAR:
I exclusively play and proud to endorse Pearl, Sabian, Remo, Promark and Hardcase.
For a full detailed description (SIZES, MODELS, LINKS ETC) please go to:
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Cheers,
Troy Wright
A special thanks to Allans Music/Billy Hyde Stores Australia and Blind Boy Studios on the Gold Coast.

[@Periphery]

You are a phenomenal talent dude! I have no doubt you will be a well respected name in the drum community in the very near future!

[@blakebailey3229]

this comment aged well.

[@sreeramdrums7163]

guess what after ten years he plays for one of the best modern bands periphery predicted the future folks

[@Stitch216]

That was an absolutely fantastic explanation and breakdown of what was going on - particularly the quintuplet example. Thanks very much for taking the time to explain it all so clearly!

[@MrJDMagee]

i really appreciate that you keep the "foot cam" on at all times. SO many people on here only put it up at certain times and not usually at the "right" time. keep up the amazing work!

[@MikeSchertenlieb]

very cool, love the explanations, transcriptions, etc. Excellent work man!

[@MrDarkstar620]

You really glued me in on the 5 beat on the double pedal. I've played those with my hands alone and they are highly difficult. Your really good at breaking down songs and actually making them sound more interesting once giving a beyond understandable explanation of them.

[@andromeda6463]

The fluidity with which you drum is so satisfying to watch I'm here at 12:00 at night despite being a bass player. Awesome job, subbed

[@thesoronator]

Very good indeed! Very talented and also really nice to know that you have the skills to transcribe it and understand musically what they are playing. Very impressive.

[@gonadiator]

man, you are so good! truly a pleasure seeing this positivity, this kind of talent and instruction for FREE on the internet!

[@telamonndoteth]

Dude, you totally NAILED that RLRLR chorus/solo section. Amazing job, however big of an understatement that may be! That was fantastic!

[@gtrocksyosocks]

Dude, I love seeing a drummer who can write things out and explain them on paper. It seems like there are tons of players that lack that these days. There are some great players who can't read music, but it's a good skill to have!

[@darcy2345]

just bought 3 of your transcriptions, incredibly accurate, recommended you to my drumming friends. keep up the good work man!

[@t3hgir]

Your playing is so tight yet so relaxed, so glad I'm subscribed.

[@jerrydilger]

Man your a gun! Nailed it! And I really appreciate how youve also made this an instructional video aswell as a cover.. I love that part in the chorus, but could never really figure it out. Thank you so much!

[@MALKton]

the weird lighting in the thumbmail makes it look as if he's wearing some kind of cucumber mask while plaing, lol =)

[@gaz2188]

MALKton lol

[@michielvanderheyden4960]

MALKton Yeah, I thought it was shaving foam or something hahah.

[@izzomctorro]

Honestly why I clicked on the video lol

[@xXxThelegend27xXx]

I literally thought the same thing lol

[@TroyWright]

Its just feels more natural. I find in most grooves or feel my left foot automatically swings on 8ths

[@Francescariuz]

beautiful song and really awesome cover!!!! great job!

[@intestinomedicino]

Dude what I admire the most is your courage and confidence of putting your iPhone over the drums, fearless of a missed beat over there :D

[@asdrummer2008]

Hey man! Your an amazing drummer! All of the videos I have watched so far (by you) are amazing!!!

[@MillsJonEric]

You're an incredible teacher. Keep up the good work.

[@TheZenEffect]

Stunning, absolutely stunning

[@MegaWiremonkey]

Dude this is so helpful!!! Thank you so much for uploading - the score is super useful too. Spot on man!

[@Lenancien]

I always see this cover, amazing technique!!

[@ZachEverett]

You have sheet music for this stuff is the sole reason I can learn them. Thank you so much.

[@albertwalnut4716]

I really do not like this kind of music, but Matt Halpern is an inspiration. And you sir, are now an inspiration as well. Absolutely incredible.

[@coltencarlson8180]

awesome cover as always man

[@matt.lemonnier]

Man, your ghost notes are awesome !

[@TruProductions1]

THIS NEEDS A BILLION VIEWS!

[@chinaaction]

I really admire you doing this all from sheet music. Im a music major and I know its hard as fuck to stay in place with this difficult of a song. You're awesome dude.

[@aec300]

you keep it up man i love how you cover all types of rock man good job man

[@Mynameisnumber5]

Oh man this is such an awesome groove!

[@SamuliSalmela]

Thanks alot from that 1st Beat Breakdown notes! It helped me a lot to practice this song!

[@MartyCannava]

So tight and clean, You're amazing!

[@Bradyarch]

This is an exceptional cover

[@bon2bonn]

Subbed, great job on this one, looking forward to more awesome covers!

[@coloredCYANIDE]

sick man, definitely added to subscriptions. I have much to learn from you.

[@Czarol]

A very nice lesson dude. Troy Wright - You are right !

[@grain_death]

I love how you made your set up into one more like Matt's just for this video

[@jordansavage]

OMG Another epic song you have done!

[@snaremasteraza]

DUDE! your such a good drummer and teahcer please do more videos ! they help so much!

[@tylerluce]

flawless dude! very impressive

[@Svagtpositiv]

Insane as always

[@trainofthought82]

Mate, you are now the proud owner of the best drum channel on KZbin.

[@Daineens]

Loool! That sneez in the end is epic... :D

[@rezOnanceUK]

Ohhhh man, that was epic. Loving this channel. I'm loving that you write all the drums out and are planning on posting them! I suck at learning songs by ear so much, more of a visual learner and iv been planning on trying to work out that chorus section for a while but never could be bothered. The lessons included in your vids are soooo helpful too. Few questions: How long have you been playing? Does the hi hat foot pulse come natural? Do you write the music youself? Do you work out? Thanks!

[@wyldstallyns4609]

Thanks for posting man! It helped with our cover of Icarus!

[@OskarOskar95]

Great video man! really helped me understand this song!! :D

[@btvbam]

this video makes me cry on how talented this guy is.

[@tigrom01]

Beautiful drumming! Thank you!

[@jobencore]

You are truly awesome. I wish you were in the states and you could be my drum instructor. Thanks for all the awesome videos.

[@ccandrew111]

nice was struggling with that chorus a bit but got it now just needed to see someone doing it

[@EBjeebies1081]

8:18 favorite part of the cover ;)

[@dekkerondrums]

man you are absolutely amazing. rock on

[@livinthedream16]

I can't believe this quintuplet business. How you got it is truly a wander through time and space. Great job.

[@larrytate1657]

It's just like triplets but with 5 notes per beat instead of 3. Some people play them rlrll but for double bass alternate each stroke. Rlrlr lrlrl

[@blakewarrens3925]

+Michael Mischko I agree. They sound/look a lot harder than they really are.

[@TheHunReaper]

@@voltototo yeah, it's sextuplet. yeah, septuplets should eat a meat. And I was stupid enough to think about writing a piano melody, where the left hand does a triplet then normal, meanwhile righthand plays a septuplet, and it turned out to sound awesome. And i couldn't be much further from having the ability to ever play that. Me and my f-swear ideas.

[@Daniel_Berry]

The displacement of the snare which you pointed out in your pre-cover lesson reminds me of that bit in Buttersnips when the guitar riff goes out of sync with the drums. It's like my favourite Periphery moment ever.

[@TroyWright]

Thanks for checking it out man!

[@davedaman23]

LOVE THAT SNARE!

[@Ch1ckenKatsu]

you sure know your stuff man. props.

[@iplayzdrumz]

Great video man - It's really helpful! Subscribed!

[@AndreiJumuga]

Even though I'm no fan of Periphery, the drumming is ridiculous! Thanks for the time spent doing the lesson and the transcription and an awesome cover!

[@yummysock]

Decided to plug in guitar... and play over this. GREAT backing, gets more of a live feeling.

[@Hheawy]

Sick stuff man!

[@MattHarnettMusic]

INSANE cover!

[@AFacemarkedbyFea]

if matt can't play anymore for any reasons.... YOU ARE THE MAN!

[@cheesygorditacrunk]

Your covers never cease to amaze me. What is the tension like on your bass pedals? Are they tight or fairly loose?

[@badguitar80]

man i gotta give you some props from one fellow drummer to another...fucking solid as shit and you got some great chops dude!!

[@TroyWright]

@minibus2010 yeah man, i might not get to an actual cover just now but may transcribe a few and have them on my website. whats songs you thinking mate?

[@nikolajurisic2693]

Thank you so much for this, now I can play this first break! :D

[@pplatermods]

Thanks Troy this is awesome! Time to Practice!

[@chelo0511]

Great Job Dude, Good Technique! How cold they even dislike this???

[@TroyWright]

@raiotinfamigold all remo: clear emperors on toms (top) ambassadors (bottoms) coasted emperor on snare and a powerstroke 3 on the kick

[@xoninmuoshda]

Awesome video! I sort of wish the sound of your drums were the ones tracked for the original track. They sound great man!

[@beatsbydanfurnari]

you are a scholar and a Djentleman. i didnt think anyone could groove this song like Orbin, but you proved me wrong. fuck yeah for heavy, groovy aussie drummers.

[@Brixiomendoza]

Amazing drummerrrr :D..good job troy :D

[@Jevousza]

So sick man.

[@TroyWright]

They're actually set up somewhere in the middle mate. All the setting are listed at the gear page of my website wrightdrums

[@ruby_gleyzes]

Good job man!

[@TroyWright]

@alex164 its a 16" stagg. 19" sabian paragon is the other one. thanks

[@BrainMeltingDrums]

that reference snare sure is a beauty

[@TroyWright]

yeah mate on the transcript i have written i have transcribed that part as close to the actual song as possible. at 0:16 as stated i play the wasy i've seen matt play it live

[@xXxThelegend27xXx]

Good guy Troy, using the EP version 😄

[@TheNergaahl]

There are some times when I want to become a drummer. Then I watch stuff like this, and am completely turned off. I would love to be instantly awesome at poly-rhythms. Keep up the awesome grooves man.

[@Zirgh]

sick cover!

[@MrMarcuuuss]

Whoa, this is so damn well played! Tight as ass! Kudos to you man. VERY impressive!

[@TroyWright]

@FakeMessiah94 yeah mate some of the site is getting rebuilt. like the facebook page in the description and ill announce when its back online. Cheers

[@NewJerseyTony]

I am glad that someone on here can actually play the difficult songs and isn't just about fast beats and blast beats haha I am going to start putting cover videos up, and you helped me be inspired enough to do so! please grow a beard though :P it would look 100 times more metal!!

[@avaratatat]

Pft, outstanding. Had to check my eyes to be sure, lol. The boy is a bundle of energy, phew.

[@cclmagic]

you're insane mate, extremely talented. id like to see a Tesseract cover/lesson. that would be really cool.

[@TroyWright]

5a's in this video mate. I use 757's now (like a 5b but thicker head) all that info is on my gear page

[@TroyWright]

@Delduked didn't change the song mate. i used the version from icarus ep. there's some more harmonies on that version :P

[@LuizFelipeFonsecaArt]

You should seriously consider doing Erised!!! The drums before the Petrucci solo are awesome!

[@ryanhumphries4288]

Troy is my new drum teacher in Queensland :)

[@AaronSmithchyeaah]

Geezus, you explain everything so clearly. I just can't get those ghost notes down >.<

[@MartyCannava]

Same for me, it's good to watch a lot of cover videos! I'm guitarist but I also play drums, even if I don't have a kit!!

[@yiyobancho]

hey man nice vid. You're awesome. Really inspirational. Anyway, hope you don't mind but what China are you using that is next to your first tom. It sounds amazing!!

[@Oli4drums]

I love these explanations, can you please please PLEASE do one for Insomnia by Periphery? I've been trying to figure it out for months and am sure a lot of other drummers would appreciate it as much as me.

[@zeizix]

Perfect man!

[@Mighty_Average]

would love to see you cover volumes. anything they do frankly!

[@sink009]

I have to say, I'm really looking forward to the sheet music for this piece.

[@f5o1n9]

Great job! Thank You!

[@ShalevtheDrummer]

Thank u so much this is so great