Rush - Jacob's Ladder (Drum Cover)

[@brentbousquet]

awesome as always! just one question, how do you get behind your drum set? the only thing that isnt covered is the ceiling so im imagining you must drop in from above or be lowered down by rock and roll angels to bless our ears yet again

[@mookyyzed2216]

Trampoline

[@mookyyzed2216]

@mchlross3 😆 Indeed! 👍

[@markblackman2542]

@mchlross3 JACOBS LADDER !

[@bozimmerman]

You're assuming he wasn't just born behind that kit.

[@bozimmerman]

Or maybe he just sat down one day and the kit was built around him.

[@cardinalslover09]

Spirit of Radio or Freewill may be the most popular songs from Permanent Waves, but this one's my favorite.

[@andreleon13]

Don't forget Natural Science or Entre Nous

[@nickavenoso7851]

It’s between this song and Natural Science for me.

[@mookyyzed2216]

Mine too! I was so happy that they played it live on their final tour.

[@nickavenoso7851]

@@mookyyzed2216 Me too!

[@owenandrew8108]

natural science is the best one for me, but jacobs ladder is a close second.

[@DElkan]

5:17 my favorite Neal groove of all time. Flows like water

[@rosmakloma]

Not afraid to admit I was in tears when this song was played on the last tour in Denver. I never thought I would see this song played live again.

[@mookyyzed2216]

I hear ya. Every tour I wished they'd bring back, but they never did. Until the final tour. That was such a great setlist.

[@levig384]

I’m LOVING the fish eye lens man! It’s caught in the camera eye! 😆

[@lazydog1964]

Incredible work Sterling, thats a very hard pattern and timing to keep. I’d like to see you do a Dream Theater cover, your choice.

[@loncallis4883]

Hell’s Kitchen would be my suggestion

[@lazydog1964]

@@loncallis4883 I’d like to see Lines in the Sand but i really would just to see Sterling’s work on any DT Song especially some of the older stuff

[@Matthew-pn1qu]

Some of their more classic material from When Dream and Day Unite sounds especially Rush-like.

[@nickavenoso7851]

One of their most underrated songs. Your covers are always incredible, and your kit looks and sounds incredible. What snare is that? It sounds great, and that gong floor tom sounds great as well, and are those timbales or two auxiliary snares to your left? I have a lot of questions, lol. The new camera angle when you move to the tubular bells and other things is very cool as well. Great job, Sterling.

[@SharkVsTree]

Very well done. One of my favorite Rush songs to play. One of my favorite Rush songs period, probably! And to think this album has "Spirit of Radio," "Freewill," and "Natural Science" on it too. Man, the boys were straight killin' it then. Just brilliant music.

[@loud7070]

Perfect! I am crying that was so f-in good. Neil would be so proud.

[@emailchrishall]

I feel like if I can't figure out how Neil played something, all I have to do is come to this channel. I'm always amazed at how accurate you are. Thank you and great job.

[@DanielLuechtefeld]

Brings tears to my eyes.

[@CYTVim]

That drum part is so unusual and amazing. There are a lot of flams I didn't notice until I watched you play it. He goes out of his way for them in the first half of the song. It seems like his approach to that song is unique compared to other Rush songs. The part after the keyboard break in the middle has been one of my favorite parts of any Rush song for along time. Fun to watch you play the crazy odd time part and then it just builds into two amazing parts back and forth and back and forth. So great! Well done and thank you. Its comforting to know that these drum parts live on forever and watching them be played so faithfully is really great.

[@marcsmusic8182]

I used to watch a Rush drummer named Astro Tama, unfortunately he no longer does covers. It’s been several years since I found another drummer who does Rush covers. Now that I have found your Channel I will watch every video. Your passion speaks in your playing. Note for note you nail these songs. When I was 13 I discover Neil and became a drummer as yourself. Now I am 51 yrs. young haha! and it is amazing how today his impact on those certain individuals converts them to musicians. “drummers” keep posting. I enjoy all your work and passion and I might just try and post a cover myself. You have talent!! thanks for sharing👍 God bless.

[@TheCocoaDaddy]

Another Astrotama fan here!

[@dannyalvarezdrums]

Oh wow, I got discouraged just by watching the snare intro ..! Splendid performance 🥁

[@Olliemets]

Nice work. Who in hell could give this a dislike?

[@serph2951]

this song is so underrated, awesome cover

[@malentaqui1139]

hello I'm watching from Brazil very good your work worthy of legend

[@RonTavalinProgBassist]

As a Rush fan, who has covered Geddy Lee on bass since 1977, your cover is absolutely flawless. Thank you for putting in the time and effort to totally nail this - it is excellent. Even Mike Portnoy talked about how difficult the middle of "Jacob's Ladder" is (the cymbals, kick and snare) and you just owned it. VERY well done, NP himself would approve.

[@wpgspecb]

@6:00 when he goes into the alternating cymbals.. holy god! Bravissimo!

[@JeffMPalermo]

Dude your work on this song is exemplary!!!

[@S_M_360]

Brings back a lot of much needed memories ❤

[@trekuhl3966]

DAMN that’s a serious drum kit. I remember seeing Rush 3 times on their final tour R40 Live and hearing this song made me cry. It’s one of my favorite and the time changes must be insanely difficult to keep up with. Thank You for this, it’s incredible.

[@chrisbrodie6586]

Damn dude. I see from your kit you are a student of Rush and not just a fan (got the bells and everything). Nice job. I would say you are one the better drum covers I have seen. Keep it up!

[@georgeruta5390]

Must be nice to have that drum set up and video gear. Great job.

[@leofender909]

That tubular bells camera angle is awesome

[@KF__82]

Perfect drum playing!

[@terryoconnor4235]

A beautiful masterful tribute to our beloved late Professor Peart - thank you.

[@DrumsTillDeath74]

Sterling u continue to amaze. Watching your renditions of Rush, especially Fly by Night album reminded me of the brilliance of The Professor and his early influence on my style. Along with Moon, Bonzo, Palmer, Paice, Taylor, Collins.

[@ds2112]

At 3:45 when it goes into the interlude, this took me back to being on the floor at R40Nola, with the lasers beaming over my head and dancing against the back wall of the Smoothie King Center in that part of the song. Flawless, sublime, amazing. Who's cutting onions?

[@mookyyzed2216]

One of my top 5 favorite songs, and not just Rush.

[@s.c.e.w]

This video has done so much to help me learn this song. I have to "dumb it down" because I only have a very basic kit, but still, seeing the playing in action is so useful. Thank you, Sterling.

[@transitoryrecords9045]

My favorite RUSH song

[@bikinggreg]

Holy shit, you've got chimes! Great job on a tough song!

[@james3282]

You make it look so easy because you are so talented and you have great timing.

[@watch50ish]

Bravo And MERCI!!!!

[@BusyRaf]

Fabulous, perfect, Well done. One of their best songs

[@hwh0311]

Fantastic job my friend! This has always been one of my favorite Rush songs since the early days. And you nailed it! Great job!

[@mikelocke9325]

That was an exceptionally awesome. Right on the money. A+ for Effort

[@james3282]

Simply amazing to watch, greatest covers ever.

[@sebastiannielson1952]

I have found my new favorite youtube channel!!

[@vpm5572]

Great job Sterling. Thank you.

[@Taskerofpuppets]

Sterling, very well done. Love it that you’ve got Tubular Bells and mallets/xylophone’s. Very cool, nice work and good chops & timing. I was the same back in 1989 playing La Villa Strangiato. Those were the days. RIP Neil

[@bungobox7454]

I never get tired of listening to Jacob's Ladder. Great job as always!

[@TheCocoaDaddy]

Love it! For whatever reason, I watched this for the first time today! lol Thanks for posting! Excellent cover, as always!

[@alexcusma4908]

Un-f’ing-believable!!! Speechless.

[@UelintonAlvesJr]

demais 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@konspiracybeats]

Good job on all of the various nuances in this song!!! Could be wrong but to me it was perfect, and I'm pretty critical when it comes to drum tracks!!

[@HesTNTonPMS]

Such clean work! spotless in fact

[@RNKel1]

Heard this song once or twice, nice you got a cover!

[@nickavenoso7851]

This is actually a redo, guess he didn’t like how the first one came out.

[@peterschmidt1936]

Your videos are sooo enjoyable to watch. Besides offering me another opportunity to listen to a Rush tune, your skill and feel for the covers really hit home. Thank you , again, for sharing.

[@blahboy68]

Once again...spot on!

[@joethurman4100]

Incredible as always. Neil's drum parts are so smart and as important to the song as the vocals are. Its awesome to see you play those parts with such precision and passion. Thanks for keeping Neil's memory alive. You're an amazing drummer. I wish you much success.

[@andrews8567]

incredible cover, without a doubt my favorite song of permanent waves, also I noticed the addition of that crotale on the bass drum.

[@TheMellowYellowDrummer]

This channel is unfuckinbelievable.. I’m so happy this exists as a drummer.. helping me learn my idols songs visually. Literally every single one of them... you ever play TOOL? Lol

[@big_red01027]

Excellent as usual.

[@RubenPulgarinCruz]

Grande maestro!!!!

[@Mystician]

Amazing work. I wonder if the guys from Rush have seen your videos?

[@toekneemarz8824]

Please cover the exit stage left version. It's the best version of the song, tell me I'm wrong.

[@jeanaugusto3334]

Excelente !!!!

[@bobweber4140]

Awesome brother

[@lukekrier8087]

Amazing cover, man! Keep up the great work!! Neil would be proud!

[@LuisMarquez-ce1gk]

Great stuff!!💪🏾

[@brianmcbride99]

Wow. Been looking for a good cover for this one for some time. Nice job! One of my favorites!

[@marcelogomes2112]

toca muito bem.

[@MaelstromMephistoPEM]

Could you please do a revised setup tour?

[@charlidog2]

You could go on the road with Alex and Getty. You are a Maestro, from the same cloth as The Professor. Thank you for sharing your art.

[@CrazyBxDon]

Wow!!!!!!

[@orelhabonham]

Como sempre, espetacular

[@amarildovigilante5390]

Ual.....Perfect....showwwwwwwww

[@galupa518]

Flawless

[@DavidGCortes1]

Insane...!!!!

[@PeterJVogel]

Excellent

[@pael8889]

Amazing performance! Should we expect less? One of my favorites to play.

[@benjamingalvez1119]

That kit though 🤤

[@leocorte751]

nailed it!

[@emiliodeik916]

Nice work !

[@andyanderson5332]

Awe inspiring. Are you the secret love child of Geddy and Neil. Haha. This is by far my favourite overall kit sound from you so far.

[@JayR_55]

Wow!

[@frankvadersith]

Perfect!

[@Mr1Tanker]

Exquisite!!

[@Breno6181]

Teu rabo

[@rudyberg9340]

Perfect!👌 (I’m a drummer, too. But never could play this 😒)

[@StevenMartinOfficial]

A W E S O M E ‼️🥁🎆🤘🏼🔥✌🏼🌟

[@TheJohnnyBravoExponentialExper]

Utterly Flabbergasted!!!

[@TealScarab]

Hey Sterling It’d be cool for you to cover a few songs from the band Dust. Marky Ramone was a serious force to be reckoned with back in the day and I feel you have plenty of chops to really do him justice!!

[@88hemann]

You play really good,so close to the tune and sound of Neil Peart....He would be proud..through your hat in,because I have a feeling that Alex and Geddy are itching to make music,but they really want someone on drums that can give the songs justice and you are that someone....Put new videos out please.....You Rock!🤘

[@SeanCBL7]

Amazeballs !

[@StevenMartinOfficial]

do you do cover requests?

[@scottmasker4389]

Just amazing. Just like the professor would have done it. 👍

[@owenandrew8108]

hey man i did a guitar cover of this on my other channel. if you send me the isolated drum track and the video file I'll find a bassist and make a virtual cover :)

[@jmaurockCL]

🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@AudioEast]

nice

[@kylebatisch1028]

Are you in a band? If not, you should be sharing your gift with one.

[@austinluszcz1426]

I love you

[@hhh-yg4wh]

Your kit sounds better every song you do

[@MaartenVanBloois]

Neil would be proud!

[@TylerCocci]

Woah this is great. I subscribed. I make videos on how to be more productive - maybe they can help you get more done so you can work on your music even more!!

[@christopherdrummer4464]

"You can never have too many drums" -every drummer ever

[@zackstump5425]

Mostly to his wife

[@amarildovigilante5390]

Aluno do Neil peart só pode ser ...ou encarnação do Neil peart

[@Breno6181]

Nada! Isso se chama: dedicação!

[@fastfingers110]

this is like golf, harder then it looks

[@DrumsTillDeath74]

Like to see you do KarnEvil #9 Gonna need timps and a gong. Or Close to the Edge. Mabey some Dream Theater or Porcupine tree. See what happens when you kill it on the drums. You get request. How cool is that.