Rush YYZ- Drum Cover. By Kevan Roy

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An iconic song by Rush. Sped up by about 15bpm over the studio version, and totally KFR'd!! \m/ \m/
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[@Will.2V]

*walks into guitar center* "Can I buy every cymbal you have in stock?"

[@moustachio05]

Oh yeah yeah brother

[@VW5767]

Thats what Neil Peart would say!

[@gaydubbbz8148]

*I LL HAVE UR ENTIERE STOCK*

[@kennichols3992]

Walks into Guitar Center, "I'll take it."

[@levig384]

Booty Jams it more like this... so how many cymbals do you want Kevan Roy: *YES*

[@TheBlackDemon1996]

But didn't you hear Krieger it's impossible!!!

[@kalrichter1571]

I guess Neil Pert doesn't stand alone.

[@MrCJduo]

I legit am watching Archer rn. He said that and I watched this. You're feaking me out!!!

[@asherath]

+TheBlackDemon1996 lol i JUST watched that episode and thought i'd check out a cover to see if it was possible. i guess even krieger can be wrong! lmfao

[@cowsauce9099]

+MrCJduo me too lol

[@SnaiIor]

That is currently why I'm watching this

[@Wilburgur]

2:14 uh um i dont uhh know if this was in the original song sir. sir pls stop. s-SIR NO. NO NOOOOOOOOO HES DRUMMED TOO FAAAAAR NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@ihatebarrels2857]

Seems like someone has been drinking skooma again. Also TIL Wilburgur has great music taste

[@cowardflame6021]

Wtf is this dude doing here?

[@therevx5225]

@@cowardflame6021 I haven't rewatched it mupptiple times and Cannot figure out wtf he was going for

[@asuka2090]

Skooma man is here

[@jordiruiz4323]

I don't know why many KZbin drummers insist on calling their own versions of the songs they are playing "drum cover".

[@wenderia7990]

The absolute madman has done it. The first mortal man to learn YYZ

[@gabxyz8864]

yeah ik wtf why is it on a grade 8 syllabus

[@yoshuahs999]

But a seven yr old did it once,

[@drumsdrumsdrums4244]

yyz isn’t that hard lmao

[@liquor8396]

Playing not impossible now writing something like that you have to be on coke 24/7 to write shit like that

[@ballsofnoxus4702]

the second. you're forgetting Neil Peart himself

[@GooseMcBruce]

Intro sound sped up, you could say he's... *Rushing* YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@MariaNickLambert]

the whole song was sped up... I don't know why he felt the need to do that - kind of ruined it for me

[@popoguy7287]

Nick Lambert from what I heard this was pretty much an audition tape so he wanted to show off a bit

[@rwoods2k]

"Are you rushing, or are you dragging?" SMACK!!

[@shongo01]

@@MariaNickLambert it is just tormenting to listen to this at high speed [ B L A H ]!

[@davidgarza1977]

nice...this all i have to say

[@123spleege]

dude, you 're way short of cymbals. I expect at least another 25.

[@SOLMug3n]

123spleege 😂😂😂

[@yoshuahs999]

No, he needs the room to be filled with cymbals, so I'd say about 30 more. 😂

[@pauldavies5030]

@@yoshuahs999 He knew where everyone was at any given time. I've seen Rush live a few times... Neil got nothing on him.

[@stefaniathumann]

Are you aware that you are an octopus?

[@rheidtech]

yes...an octopus....nailed it!

[@PyreValor]

Sonia Thumann 🐙

[@Narpets2112]

lmao

[@nickgames5322]

Lmao

[@the-ph2pk]

Favorite comment lmao

[@kevinleugan6037]

2:09 3,2,1 and the LSD kicks in. How else are you able to play like that? But seriously props to Kevan

[@KevanFnRoy]

The LSD helped me create that part, but it was the cocaine that helped me play it!! hahaha! Joking, of course... ;) Thanks for watching, Kev!

[@epickett63]

KevanFnRoy Damn, Dude - I'm exhausted just from WATCHING that... :-) I actually like it! I'll NEVER be that good, but I like your take on a couple of sections.

[@KevanFnRoy]

epickett63 I promise you that you absolutely CAN play any of this, and more! It's only a difference in seat time, my friend. If you didn't notice the link for it, I did a lesson on the middle part that slows everything right down, too. It's actually not that complicated!? I didn't say it was easy!...haha...but it's not complicated. Thanks for watching!

[@epickett63]

KevanFnRoy Sure...if I practiced 4 hours every day, I could play this in about a year. :-) Unfortunately, I just don't have that kind of time...

[@epickett63]

epickett63 Forgot to say, I *will* check out the link. :-)

[@SoCalFreelance]

Archer Season 3 Episode 11 brought me here

[@Taesian]

KREIGER!!!!

[@characterexecutable]

ah, im not the only one.

[@jamoca15]

i heard this was impossible to play

[@Theolppoman]

It didn't bring me here, but it made me think about it!

[@thewarden6630]

Neil Peart stands alone

[@hutch1197]

I just wanted to tell you that I quit playing drums years ago (work, family, kids, etc.) and thanks to your inspiration, I'm going to play again. This blew me away. You are an amazing talent.

[@KevanFnRoy]

This is one of the most flattering comments I have ever received, thank you! I'm really excited for you to get back on the kit! Please don't hesitate to hit me up and let me know how it's going!

[@roundy72]

funny - I started playing about five years ago and this has inspired me to quit!

[@rainor771]

At 3:18 at the end of the fill he hits the crash, and then with his other hand, he grabs it and hits the china at the same time

[@vahnn0]

Yes.

[@joshuagonzalez1723]

wtffff...didn't even see that

[@vanman118]

watched 3 times at .75 speed and my brain still cant understand it

[@devinaschenbrenner2683]

Dude, wtf. Didn’t notice that

[@vGuardian]

As we went to grab the cymbal he let the sticks fall and hit the cymbal

[@MrSpencerMcIntosh]

Fucking sped it up too, what a boss

[@worldrallyblu]

i think it had to be sped up because of copyright

[@asicerik]

Sped it up AFTER he played it. Look around @2:26 you can see the video is sped up.

[@KevanFnRoy]

Would it freak you out to know then, that when I was preparing that part, I practiced it at about 20bpm faster?!? ;)

[@sticks747a]

Look to me like the video was on 2:14 speed up to me.. could be wrong. Either way good job.

[@SevanStick]

Would it freak you out that everyone realizes that you were speeding up the video?

[@nihilmaasan8007]

I dunno man. The cymbal physics even at the crazy part seems pretty realistic to me, at sight only, thar is

[@maytrixdealwithit6042]

i know it sounds like it

[@sebastianaxuna6175]

walks into guitar center - How many cymbals would you like? - yes.

[@levig384]

2:25 is it just me?... or did he speed it up a little there 😂

[@thebestskier8629]

Nuke Vex it’s speed up totally

[@SnakesGaming2016]

without a doubt

[@michaelcowanmichaelcowan969]

Kind of looks like it was filmed at a lower speed then sped up. His head movement is jerky.

[@KevanFnRoy]

Every bit of this video is in real time. The clock on the floor is there to prove it. One take, no edits. Thanks for watching!

[@SevanStick]

The fucker speed up the whole vid

[@AMRADIO_]

How it feels to chew Five Gum. *this video* Stimulate your senses

[@matthewb-c4235]

Matt Hahahaha

[@Dizzydawne]

No

[@smithyMcjoe]

My dude. You are truly insane, at 2:14 you dropped my jaw man, seriously amazing drumming.

[@levig384]

Mr Tiddles it’s sped up

[@georgethedrummer8501]

Manz in 2x speed i swear look at the movement of his body

[@Papa-Squat]

@@georgethedrummer8501 he has a clock next to him to prove he isn't lol

[@Adam-tp8py]

Well, I came here ready to be disappointed, first thing that struck me was the slight resemblance to Time Machine in your kit. But when you started...I stand very, very corrected. Good job.

[@KevanFnRoy]

A Dream Theater cover is DEFINITELY needed! :) Thank you for the specific song suggestions!

[@teliakos]

we need dance of eternity or overture 1928 strange deja vu better

[@loucifer4205]

I just watch Mike Portneys cover this guy did a better job

[@snowdog523]

Kevan...I have been a RUSH fan for over 30 years and I must say that is the best drumming to YYZ I have ever seen here on YT. You are what I would consider a new "Neil Peart". Absolutely flawless in rendition and creativity. Bravo!!!

[@KevanFnRoy]

You are too kind, my good friend! Thanks for watching!

[@dudleydinosaur7405]

You need to get out more!!! Far from the best that's for dam sure!!!!

[@KevanFnRoy]

Thanks, Zach! I've been playing for about 19 years. You definitely *can* learn to do stuff like this. Check out the Metal Drumming Mastery site link in the description, on the Rants page, I break down exactly how I execute that whole middle part... ;) Thanks for watching!

[@AndrewKonkey]

Beautiful cover, brother. I still can't believe that pattern you put over the guitar solo. Freaking epic.

[@KevanFnRoy]

Thanks, Andrew!

[@robertboyle5131]

That was sick!!!! I've played the drums my entire life (53 yrs) .... Your talent level is off the chart!!! I was born with some natural talent from my dad who was a drummer but I never worked at it....You obviously have!!! Congrats on your hard work -- you are truly amazing!!!

[@jgribhamnz]

Yeh I think Neil would be impressed. Awesome cover.

[@Prestknot]

It’s like he’s playing on neil Pert’s set it’s huge. Fits the song

[@milesmcgaffin]

Is this in your garage?

[@kevinmcgiffin10]

Definitely Peart tempo . I love it !! DUDE YOU NEED TO GET WITH GEDDY I'M SERIOUS !!!

[@KevanFnRoy]

blah-ba-de-blah blah...that's all I hear. Not the first "hater" comment you have written on my channel, either, so I don't know what your problem is. If you have nothing positive or at least constructive to say, fuck off. Your words mean nothing to me here. Incidentally, where do I find the videos of your playing, again...?

[@jaguarblack5051]

Man, you are so fast and accurate I thought the video was at a faster speed but its not.......you're AWESOME!!!!......How old were you when you first started playing the drums?

[@KevanFnRoy]

*you're* The beautiful thing about art, is that it is subjective. You don't have to like it. By the way- This is a DRUM cover!!!!...not an album track or guitar showcase. Drum. Cover.

[@SupremeColgate]

You make it look so easy

[@KevanFnRoy]

Random Boris That's all part of the illusion.... ;)

[@Ash_Hudson]

It is easy haha

[@Ash_Hudson]

***** Not sure why you would assume that lol

[@punkskates2469]

Boris S I don't think you noticed the bass work.... legs of steel

[@KevanFnRoy]

Why not? ;) The beautiful thing about art, is that it is subjective....and to me, this song, at this tempo, really grooves! But it's not for everyone...

[@FearAbsence]

Why the hell is the song sped up?

[@KevanFnRoy]

Why the hell not?

[@FearAbsence]

Kinda messes up the song IMO. Still, great playing, as long as the video isn't sped up as well ;)

[@KevanFnRoy]

Force That's the beauty of art- it is totally subjective. ;) Video is indeed in real time. You may notice the clock on the floor beside me....can't fake that. Thanks for watching!

[@yolickerss]

More fun to play sped up.

[@spikescorcher3345]

Force next you'll be saying he's wrong for having so many china cymbals, there's no wrong way to play a song except to play it perfectly as it was written, no creative spin

[@logancullison4307]

I feel like this dude needs to stop and think about which cymbal he wants to use whenever he needs to use one

[@kylejoslin7073]

ok i dont know if im the only one seeing this but right around the 2:20 mark it started to look like the video had been recorded at a much slower speed, and then sped up. i say this because as a fellow drummer i have never seen a cymbal stop moving that fast, and ive never seen any thing move as fast as his arms where during this video.

[@kylejoslin7073]

but having said that he still did an amazing job on the cover!!

[@DeeckyRizzo]

+kyle Joslin I saw the same. Even his body looks weird. But what can we say? Haha, It's not like that changes anything, the guy is a monster!

[@Stryder46]

+kyle Joslin Hey, in Kevan's words..."that's all part of the illusion". 8)

[@TheOnlyBootlegger]

There's a clock on the floor to the left of him he put there explicitly so he could tell people and prove that he wasn't speeding the video up by telling them to look at the second hand.

[@DeeckyRizzo]

Xavier Tech and Music Very VERY good observation!

[@KevanFnRoy]

Neil, who??? haha KIDDING!! ~now waiting for all the hate mail from the diehard Rush fans....~

[@spidermight8054]

WTF did I just see? Amazing!

[@KevanFnRoy]

haha, Thanks again, Brian! I hope you can get back on the kit soon! :)

[@BearMountainRider]

Damn... These little drum solos between the bass solos were so freaking amazing. You have so much speed, it looks like a freaking robot playing. This was the coolest cover I've seen by far.

[@jnkdlx]

F***king awesome!!! I´m addicted to this video!!!

[@KevanFnRoy]

haha, thanks for watching!

[@gcx8205]

Great God, what on Earth did my eyes just see? That was unreal! Perfectly played, you're such a fantastic drummer!

[@KevanFnRoy]

GCX Thank you for the kind word! Thanks for watching!

[@KevanFnRoy]

I don't, but that would definitely be a great TO cover!

[@AlexDavidson]

Absolutely flawless! You've got to be the best drummer I've seen on KZbin!

[@KevanFnRoy]

Alex Davidson Thank you for the kind words, Alex!

[@VW5767]

KevanFnRoy Neil Peart might have you beat, but it would be a close one!! Great job!!

[@thomasstone411]

+KevanFnRoy Hi Kevan. I have to agree with that assessment. Your drumming technique is the best that I have seen on youtube to date. Regarding your amazing kit. Do you have any videos focusing on that amazing drum set?

[@kikeenriquez4436]

This guy's awesome, but I think hands down the best drummer on KZbin is Josh Stefen

[@kikeenriquez4436]

Steffen*

[@coledennisterrell]

How many cymbals would you like today? Yes

[@Taesian]

Trapped inside a drumset of emotions!

[@itsconfidential781]

Krieger: *weeps softly into drum set*

[@shadow4934]

That's probably the most beautiful drum sets i've ever seen. You're an amazing drummer, keep up the good work.

[@KevanFnRoy]

Thank you for the kind words, Robert!

[@loganbradd9472]

It looks like you sped the video up at about 2 minutes at that hard. All your body movements and everything seemed to be moving in fast motion. Not just the drumming. But your head bobbing was going just as fast as the drums. Even if you did speed it up, your a great drummer. But if you sped it up to blow people away, then just stop.

[@loganbradd9472]

On second thought, you definitely sped the video up. Your using smooth and slick editing skills to make yourself look better and it's getting past most people. Your still an amazing drummer but I hate when people cheat like that. You can give your excuse about the clock that you can barely see all you want but I've edited videos before and I usually catch these things.

[@KevanFnRoy]

@@loganbradd9472 *Sigh*... I get so tired of the doubters. Especially the ones who dare to call me a liar or a cheat. This video is as real as it gets my friend. The clock is proof, not an excuse. Specifically placed, because I *kinew* there would be doubters like yourself. So I'll say the same thing to you as I have to other skeptics- If you think I'm smart enough to regear the clock so that I could play this at a slower speed, then speed up the video so that the clock is keeping perfect time, well, then I appreciate the compliment...I guess..?! Yeah, I'm not that smart. And I change the oil in my bike...doesn't mean I'm qualified to give the Rossi team advice on how to tune their race bike. You are wrong about the editing, sorry. The fact of the matter, is that this shit is so f'n easy for me, I feel like Will Hunting doing math problems. I'm not sorry if that sounds too arrogant for you. It's the simple fact of the matter. A fact, ONLY because of the 1000's of hours I've spent practicing and training, for which I make no apologies. I have no tolerance for people trying to call me a liar. Go watch the lesson video I did called Four Limb Independence. I play that middle part from under 100bpm ramped up to around 180bpm in one take. Clock is on the floor for that one, too. Please use your video editing experience to explain how I faked that one..? It's a freakin joke, how easy this is for me. Thanks for watching!

[@mayistrs7096]

@@KevanFnRoy Yo I never knew there was a clock on the floor! 8 years of watching this video and never paid attention to that! And it is nice to see you're still around, I've been wondering where you've been!

[@Jaekey-Poo]

Is it just me or does the tempo here seem "Rushed"?

[@gabxyz8864]

WAS I RUSHING OR DRAGGING

[@dr.jpdixon6299]

yes, it is extremely faster

[@caruci]

He speeded up 15bpm over studio version, look description

[@generackley3498]

What series of Evans heads are those? they sound phenominal!!!!

[@JustThatDamnFunny100]

Great cover man, the sped up tempo made it even better

[@KevanFnRoy]

Thanks, Rob! Thanks for watching!

[@DS-wo8wr]

The average Guitar Center doesn’t stick that many cymbals...

[@KevanFnRoy]

Thanks, Mark! I really appreciate that!

[@denniswilloner23]

Damn dude, you're an insanely skilled drummer, but I hope you realize this is not exactly what Neil Peart does in the song. You over complicated it quite a bit. If that was your intention, then dude, amazing job! But when you make your own music, the best drummers drum for the music, not for the skill

[@chaz2854]

It’s hard enough playing this song at regular tempo, how the hell is he playing it double speed

[@KevanFnRoy]

That is so wonderful to know! Thanks!

[@TheBrannagan]

Man, I watched it again and I watched your lesson for it. awesome! I asked why so fast in a comment below this one. I am a die hard Rush fan, but you get no flack from me. Artistic expression is what it's all about! Neil Peart would totally get off on this. You are an animal on the kit bro! And I'm your newest fan. Thank you.

[@KevanFnRoy]

haha, well thank you very much! :)

[@davidsears5176]

I am guessing this dude is not just a fan of Neil's, but has made a study of him. Similar feel, even similar movement, each stick strike setting up the next.... same circular flow I heard Neil talking about. You don't 'like' Peart to do something like this at this level. There is love in this performance.

[@KevanFnRoy]

Thanks for the kind words! :)

[@mt19426]

God mode occurs between 2:13 and 2:38.

[@bobhricko7124]

As a rush fan ... this was bad ass ...

[@markcrouse2823]

THAT. WAS. SICK. 2:14 OMG!!!

[@williamsanders2348]

I can't stand covers that take creative liberties. You're a hell of a talent, and those black heads look sick af. I just prefer to hear a beat for beat cover, especially when it's an absolute legend we're talking about. That song doesn't need anything else.

[@KevanFnRoy]

William Sanders So then what's the point of creativity at all then..?

[@RyanLBrown9396]

Neil Peart stands alone

[@KevanFnRoy]

Thanks very much!

[@willianferreira5142]

Compass error!! Not ritim

[@KevanFnRoy]

Thanks, Ron! :)

[@johnraevis13]

I don't think it counts as a cover if Neil Peart uploads himself pretending to be someone pretending to be him lol awesome vid!

[@KevanFnRoy]

johnraevis13 haha if only.... Thanks for watching!

[@KevanFnRoy]

Yes indeed! ;)

[@drumjdc]

Awesome view of your drumming, and I'd say you're more like the ninja master of drumming, than a cyborg :P I'd really appreciate any feedback you could give me on my drum covers!

[@hehe2509]

Is he rushing?

[@KevanFnRoy]

Yes there is

[@KevanFnRoy]

Thanks! :)

[@kolagrab]

Needs more cowbell

[@rakaaprilian3698]

2:35 dude are you a robot?

[@elliottemerica]

Just shit my pants

[@rolllimbo973]

2:14 was not expecting that😂😂

[@KevanFnRoy]

Thanks!

[@spaghettimeatball999]

2:30 speed hax

[@marcalbin6785]

Ridiculous

[@rocklee325]

After Neil Perts death, I decided to come back to my favorite cover of this song, and forgot how awesome it was.

[@mr.turnerx7615]

Wow great !

[@bradleysuarez4]

Holy Fuck

[@robertbreon3946]

I half expected this to be shit because I've never hear of the band... And I know if most popular band/almost all unpopular bands... But this has fucking groove. You killed it man.

[@reece0013]

Rush are amazing! Check out the albums Moving pictures and 2112

[@jimmymac63]

You, poor sir, have been depraved of the great Neil Peart!!!!!! I prescribe every album since the beginning! That should cure anything that ails you!~ :P

[@elcansiller]

Overkill

[@dtendy4153]

I, a humble mortal Have learned how to play YYZ on a standard 3 Tom and 3 cymbal drum kit

[@roypatterson9910]

dude, I still can't get over this!!!! That's fucking sick dude, into 2:14, you were super fast, I've never seen anyone move that fast on the drum set!!!! I have to ask, was that sped up? The only reason I'm asking is because my brother thinks it is. lol. Dude, when are you going to make some more videos??? We miss you dude!

[@averagetomato6740]

That's because he sped himself up to make it look like he was going fast

[@roypatterson9910]

Average Tomato No, I don't think so, because it would have thrown the music off, meaning his movements wouldn't match the beat, so if he would have sped up his movements then the music should have sped up! Duh! Lol

[@colonelaid5206]

1:52 thooo

[@jonatansmusic]

His playing is speed up. He played slower and speed it up. Its obvious.

[@KevanFnRoy]

The clock on the floor proves otherwise...can't fake that. Which is exactly why it's there! Thanks for watching!

[@KevanFnRoy]

If you're thinking that the video is sped up, go full-screen and check out the analog clock on the floor....can't fake that. Which is exactly why it is there... ;) Thanks for watching!

[@jennahesmithfe9908]

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[@CameronLilly2]

This is by far the best demonstration of raw talent that I've seen on KZbin! How long did it take you to learn the whole part? Your coordination and recording rig are insane. subscribed!

[@KevanFnRoy]

Thank you for the very kind words, Cameron! I don't recall how long it took for any specific part, but I spent ~4 hours total over a couple days, creating and practicing parts for the whole song before I recorded it. Thanks for watching!

[@samdrums27]

Amazing dude. Love the kit and the shiny cymbals. Note for note covers are cool and all, but I'd rather watch drummers like you who interpret the song based on their playing style and background.

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[@burgerchild]

I learned that groove at 2:15 when i was like 16 and now its like my default thing i do whenever i hop on any drumset lol

[@LeoRdgz]

That's everything but YYZ

[@KevanFnRoy]

Exactly!! It's KFnR! haha Thanks for watching!

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[@nelwanzulkarnaini4265]

Segment 2:15 to 2:37 and 3:50 to 3:58 is totally insane 😮😮

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