Rush "New World Man": New!!! Drums!!!

[@Astrotama]

@rushmixtape5 My parents live 3000 miles from here... I'm 47 yr old with my own house and my wife is also a musician, but I do not play when she is here because I am very, very, very loud.... I used to have my entire Rush tribute band practicing in my house. Now, that was LOUD. People might think I play all the time. In fact, I rarely play at all, sometimes like 1 hr a week if I'm lucky....

[@ELEcomments]

I was waiting for one mistake ONE. I didn't happen.. flawless dude.. just flawless.

[@Johnnypoundcakes]

It's like Neil Peart cloned himself. My hat is off to you, my Friend

[@shannonjensrud5712]

Tsssk Tsssk Tsssk! It's such a shame that all the other KZbin drummers are no where NEAR this guy's level! He's just the greatest RUSH drummer I've ever seen! Other than Mr. Peart! My jaw is on the floor again! Such perfection!👍

[@Astrotama]

Thank you! I'm not the greatest at anything but I appreciate your comments.

[@buschlight620]

Ive watched this a thousand times. Love it. Ne er tired of it. Thank you

[@Astrotama]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Astrotama]

@samude It's the bad haircut...; Indeed, I have been exercising at high intensity and lifting weights since last September. I have lost about 15 pounds so far and I have plans for more... ;)

[@schanz0]

8 years ago I was paralyzed from mid chest down in a motocross accident which ended many thing for me, and drumming was one of them. From being the lead snare with a local drum corp to playing my full set to tracks just as you are. I want to say thank you for the wonderful drumming and for giving me the motivation to pull out my snare and put down some flams and rolls again. Keep the sticks beating and God Bless!!

[@Astrotama]

schanz0 Thank you for the nice words! I'm glad you found some inspiration from these videos. Best of luck and happy drumming! ;)

[@thomaserickson3043]

I'd swear it was Peart himself during the studio recording, didn't miss a beat.👍

[@R0adrash]

Spot on man, you could cover for Neil if he needed a break lol :)

[@johnd2311]

R0adrash rush won't tour without Neil.

[@Joetrout]

John Dressel next tour might be without neil

[@phillipleblanc7823]

Neil is on break right now. Permanently.

[@peterferraiolo4071]

Awesome 😎 job my man. He nailed every note 🎶🎵to a tee. Please post more videos 📹 like this.

[@rrfields65]

& p.s. : I love that Ride cymbal .... it has a Powerful bell !

[@Myl1ttleworld]

OMFG man this is beautiful, Electrifyingly beautiful. Thanks for sharing this!!

[@Astrotama]

Glad you like it!

[@jmhwx]

I agree! I am nearly in tears watching this. I have never heard any cover Neil on drums like Astrotama!

[@user-zm4fe7fs9p]

RIP Neil Peart. Instead of using a Rush video to pay tribute to Neil on FB, I used this video. I thought it perfectly represented Neil and his impact on so many drummers, musicians, and music fans. Thanks and well done. NWM is my favorite.

[@Astrotama]

Thank you. Like so many, my heart is broken in a million pieces. I'm glad my videos might help some to go through this and to pay tribute to this incredible genius.

[@AwesomeMullet69]

This is why youtube should exist. Love these videos, man! And I love RUSH!

[@Astrotama]

Josiah Pitchforth Thank you!

[@AwesomeMullet69]

Do you ever cover any of The Police? Would love to hear you cover Reggatta De Blanc

[@Astrotama]

Josiah Pitchforth I've learned a few songs in the past but it's been a while... Very tough to play them right. Copeland is an unique, wonderful player.

[@paleshelter4002]

yes what a treat..smoking good hi- hat work!

[@powlperc]

Just checking in! ✋

[@Astrotama]

This is a small piccollo snare, tuned very high; I'm hitting the head close to the rim to get a good attack. What Neil is playing on the original recording is one of his Tama wood timbales, next to his hi-hat. I used to have timbales there as well but now it's a floor tom and my Roland SPD-20.

[@lifebehindbars68]

Holy $&!T. Once again, spot on and amazing. You never stop amazing me bro. What a treat to watch on that kit. I can't stop smiling when I say to myself, "But he makes it look so easy." When I know that is totally not the truth. Keep up the awesome work.

[@MrTedm08]

I love listening to you play on all the songs! You're really great!

[@Modelwarshipsdotcom]

One of my all time favorite Rush songs. You did it justice. As always I enjoyed watching and listening.

[@Lolasdad4312]

Absolutely awesome. Love these videos. Thank you for sharing them with us.

[@Astrotama]

hairyboosh Thanks for watching!

[@lifeson241]

Great song ! these drums are very catchy!!!! I always thought this was neils greatest drumming, you matched it!! Perfect !!! One of my favorite tunes as geddys voice is dam perfect and gets in your skin! Your a superb talent (god bless you

[@bobbybousche7996]

That's damn good. I've studied Neil for 30 years now. I know the song inside and out. You did damn good!

[@SoCal780]

A little Rush trivia for you: New World Man was written AND recorded in ONE DAY! Look it up! Great job sir!

[@duh1993]

I am always amazed at your skills. Never stop!!

[@Eng202]

Yep, you got it right at 1:56! Always a pleasure your videos, thanks for sharing

[@maxxbenzz7842]

wow great job. one of my favorite Peart drumming songs.

[@prestonw.coleman4990]

Who needs Neil Pert ? Excellent work, dead on, and the kit sounded awesome !! Definitely share worthy. Thank you.

[@Astrotama]

Thank you!

[@Drewg351]

As always: JUST AWESOME !!!!! You're my favorite Peart drum cover. I always come back to your videos to just "make my day". THANK YOU !!!!!!

[@Astrotama]

Thank you for watching!

[@mauroantonio4320]

Sencillamente genial.

[@jomorris1022]

Same with me Pierre, you are just amazing! I cannot tell your playing from Neils!!

[@mahajohn]

So nice to see someone whose deep love for an artist's work has been filtered through the untold hours it takes to get to this skill level AND perfectly master Mr. Peart's parts. You *ROCK*, AND you've really got the TONE of the "New..." drums down.

[@GRILLBUOY101]

I really enjoyed your playing and great drumset.. born a fan since I heard anthem live in 76 at age 9.my bro had the double lp all the world's and yes we played Neil's solo at least 4x per week full volume .my mother would go bonkers pounding the ceiling with a mop handle.lol

[@reallife7235]

Wow. Stunning. Fantastic. The right intensity.

[@Astrotama]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Astrotama]

@Ritchie14 I agree, there are many songs from Test for Echo that I would like to do (I have done a few). I love playing with traditional grip. Unfortunately, my experience is that all the videos from songs of this album are completely blocked by KZbin copyrights. So, I hesitate before spending hours learning and practicing a song and get a closed door at the end.... We'll see....

[@paulkirkmanMYTRAINS]

I never tire of watching you and listening to you play !!! You truly rock my friend.

[@Astrotama]

Thanks!

[@sim0n17]

Although I am a guitarist by birth,I really enjoyed watching you enjoy playing these classics -- rock on bruddah!!! It was also fun to show my young sons how it all goes together as they've heard ll these songs around the house - thanks for posting!!

[@mikelocke9325]

Your a dynamic individual. Totally professional.

[@mickflod9969]

Just watched you again..brilliant work, good luck to you my friend.

[@Astrotama]

Thanks again!

[@timhousos176]

I've been watching you for years since you started! You are great! You took the time to dissect every little thing to do it right. I'm one of those serious rush freaks who listen ONLY to Rush. I got infected in "76" by them and that was it! You deserve what is giving to you, you've earned it and appreciative.

[@puftguy1]

i could be having the worst day ever and all i have to do is click on one of your videos and it completely turns around for me and sets a new pace. you are absolutely fantastic, awesome and everything else that goes along with it!!!!!!! keep 'em coming and keep up the excellent work, you've got a remarkable talent .... heard about your injury... i hope you get better real soon !!.... thanx for ALL your vids

[@bhaddock9277]

Very good, a joy to watch and listen

[@Driven22]

Always come back to hear the best. I hope you are doing well.

[@Astrotama]

Thanks for watching! I'm doing well. Too busy! ;)

[@Driven22]

adding to what everyone has already said... great performance. I haven't stopped being amazed since I watched you play your original subdivisions video.

[@naz8846]

That was perfect ! You must be exhausted .. I was always amazed how Peart could do that and look like he’s not even breaking a sweat ... but that’s the Professor RIP

[@Astrotama]

Thank you! Yes, many Rush songs are physically very demanding (this one is in fact not too bad). When I really got tired though is when, for many of these videos, I had to do many consecutive takes until I was happy enough with the performance (I remember Tom Sawyer was take #14! Ouf!). So, these sessions usually were indeed often tiring. Neil was a real athlete.

[@vettefan87]

Blown away!!! Subscribed.

[@digitalman69]

Awesome job as always my friend. Especially like the ride china combo. That part throws me everytime I try to play this song. I need to keep practicing practicing practicing.

[@1gerger1]

one of your best videos yet, absolute perfection,,,no flaws,,,just pure talent,,,,,,kudos to you,,,,, GER

[@genedees]

very nice...i really like the reggae style parts . like all your stuff keep groovin!!!!

[@stephanepotvin8248]

Gotta love the 'ride', well done!

[@danjcan]

You never stop amazing me man...you are great, keep it up...and I did notice the new sticks..

[@TheShornak]

Excellent performance. If I had to be critical I would have to say just wish I could see it in higher resolution.

[@gregjolly4878]

Absolutely on point! Nice job and way to go! BTW...Nice kit too.

[@cncdolphins]

Excellent work my friend..

[@Astrotama]

Thank you!

[@blackkatz100]

Excellent job!!!! That was phenomena.

[@davidbober9637]

awesome...one of my top 10 RUSH songs keep it up dude ...im Dave from London Ontario Canada....RUSH ON DUDE!!!!!!!!!

[@HanksterGuitarDrums]

Amazing very nice cover. you make it look easy.

[@CJReaper666]

One of my favorite Rush songs, you nailed it, nice job!

[@jtat327]

Dude You KILLED IT!!! Awesome job....seriously!

[@Astrotama]

Thank you!

[@bhaddock9277]

Enjoyed, thanks. You really dive in and do a great cover, wish I played like that

[@Astrotama]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevencarmichael6241]

I keep coming back every few months to watch these. So good. So entertaining. I still dont know what to think about dark matter.

[@Astrotama]

Haha! Dark matter: We know about everything about it and how it behaves, except what it actually is. We'll figure it our some day. Thanks for watching!

[@AAANDN1]

That RUSH drummer is/ was great and you matched him on that one buddy,,nice !

[@garypugh1153]

9am drinking coffee and watching this with headphones. i'm now officially "AWAKE" 🎧

[@Astrotama]

Good morning!

[@simonl1785]

Excellent job...........im jealous keep up the good work

[@jokerstyle666]

awesome job !!!!

[@thethrillofpattaya8404]

***You fucking KILLED IT!***Perfect!***

[@Astrotama]

Not perfect but thank you!

[@thethrillofpattaya8404]

@@Astrotama I don't know Bro... Like You...I've listened to this particular RUSH song 100s of times! I didn't hear ANYTHING off! One thing for sure...It's got to be a BLAST nailing RUSH songs the way you do!

[@ThePsychicSasquatch]

Love it. Great sounding drums and cymbals.

[@sharkfin45]

Great job.........and I'm a RUSH fan in a big way !!

[@DiggyKalborn]

You know what I would love to hear you play? The Necromancer.

[@elpipevolador]

No matter which sticks are you using, YOU ARE EXCELENT!!!!

[@lifrson]

I'm actually buying electronic drums for my apartment, trading in my Pacific kit towards them. KAT KT3s with two crashes dual zone and ride dual zone as well. Using my tax refund to purchase them. My brother's drummer Charlie Korch who is a professional playing gigs all around the Atlanta area is a good friend to me as well told me to stay clear of many brands and said since I play a lot of Rush, prog in general these wound be perfect as the have two rack pads and two floor pads dual zoned as well as 45 kits, 500 or so percussion samples ect all for about $900 (trade should be about $250 as the Pacifics are 12 years old without cymbals). plus with my trade in at Guitar Center should be no problem. I haven't played regularly in 3 years and I miss it. Thanks for sharing this gem and you are truly an inspiration to my drumming too bro.

[@tonypybus]

I always enjoy these videos!

[@skyprop]

I Always love waiting to see what you would do next and you never Disappoint.

[@shack8110]

i think neil writes the lyrics and they collaborate on the rythym and melody and then add the "rush" flavor and complexity to make it f-ing awesome.

[@courtbeall7768]

Wow Bro you killed it.Nothing easy in this one .Loved when you rode the china and ride alternately.Great job Dude.

[@Astrotama]

Thanks for watching! ;)

[@speedyf1]

I sincerely dig the years of effort, the fun and the dreams you are putting into that bad boy kit - seriously cool. And in the Canuk vernacular - right on eh!

[@tomsuomela4880]

Amazing work....

[@jamesknapp3100]

Stunning. (!) I'd say you "nailed it"

[@markstench4470]

As always very impressive 💪 ,nailed it

[@maxxbenzz7842]

I can't stop watching best on KZbin

[@Astrotama]

@rbeun I have been using them for a year now with no issues at all. I'm still using the original covers. I have not broken any and if you are careful with the sleeves, there will never be metal-metal contact. The only thing I do not like much is the cheapo plastic for the tips. The nylon tips of the Pro-marks are much harder and sound better on the ride. Cross-sticking is also not that great. The Pro-marks of course are still #1 but for practicing, I really like the Ahead.

[@kevinvandyke761]

good job man.. Love rush, this one's one of my favorites and you did it great..

[@Astrotama]

+kevin vandyke Thank you!

[@Astrotama]

@ludwigviper4468 I've played Evans drumheads for almost 20 years now. The Emad is cool. You must put a little beater patch to protect it. So many choices out there... Good luck!

[@tomrintjema2305]

You're amazing, keep going brother !!!!

[@andrewcummings7822]

Awesome work!

[@davehansen3959]

That was just awesome, thank you.

[@wwebros100]

Why aren't you in a rush Tribute band? This is freaking awesome

[@Astrotama]

I used to be but I now live in a small town in Hawaii. And I'm just too busy with my real life. ;)

[@wwebros100]

Astrotama Ahh ok. It's freaking awesome man. I hope you start uploading again soon!

[@wwebros100]

I'm trying to get the analog kid recorded but I start slowing down idk why

[@deadsey]

Always diggin' what yer doin' but certainly do not want to bury it. I need my son to see it so that he can learn to play it. (as well as you)

[@elithegreat6463]

Damn this guy is Perfect...Bravo dude,, goose bumps every time I listed to you play((((((

[@fresaw1]

The timing is on point!

[@MrRushhans]

I love this band...I love this guy

[@steverid]

Spot on as per usual! Pumpin' the iron AND pumpin' the 'skins" keep it up dude! You look great!

[@Fickoch]

Love you brother great job! You da Man

[@pittless22]

keep it up , with the weight. as far as the drumming well you are spot on.

[@Astrotama]

@datinsky69 It's obviously not among the toughest ones (e.g. LVS, Cygnus X-1, AFTK, etc.) but it has its moments. The reggae parts are unusual with bass drum between hi-hat hits, the fills are fast and metronomic, the triplets on the bass drum while playing 4th on the bell of the ride are not so easy for me to get right, and the little hi-hat with the foot on the upbeats in the floor tom riding section... are all things that needed practice for sure.... ;)

[@JoesMeteorites]

Just fantastic!

[@Astrotama]

Thank you!

[@JoesMeteorites]

Do you through learn through repetitive playing or do you make notes? (forgive the pun)

[@Astrotama]

From memory although I can write/read music notes as well. The way I learn songs: I listen to them A LOT, just visualizing the playing. Then I sit behind the drums, and practice. Then I play the entire song on the drums without any background music, just playing it in my head. When I play it from start to finish like that without any big hiccups, I do the video... ;)

[@JoesMeteorites]

Ok. Thanks for that - will try the visualization - Will try and imagine I've a few more toms and cymbals too!. Cheers :-).

[@mickflod9969]

Brilliant work my friend..as I said before

[@Astrotama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@nutt1674]

Once again, you amaze!!!

[@herbertkaid957]

yes, great work, I am sure that Neil would appreciategetting a break once in a while, well done, you can be my drummer any time

[@knowmusicman157]

What a kit!

[@cornycornhole]

that was impressive , thanks for sharing

[@Astrotama]

+cornycornhole Thanks for watching!