Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits, Drum Cover by Gary Schneider GS on Drums

I had a request to do this song and I enjoyed learning and playing it. The original drummer was David "Pic" Withers. He used a lot of open hi-hats and some tasty fills and patterns. He was not a loud drummer or heavy in his playing. He had some nice subleties. I hope you enjoy this drum cover of Sultans of Swing.

[@Qlicky]

Absolutely mind blowing, yet simple. I've heard the original 1000s of times. This rendition feels as if Knopfler himself asked for it. You Sir, are a master of your craft.

[@GarySchneiderGSonDrums]

Wow, thank you!

[@marckimmett8659]

Gary….THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!. Thank you for doing that for me. I loved it. I didn’t realize how much it took to preform that song. It looks like you had a great time doing that song, and you didn’t even break a sweat. Again thank you so much. Keep up the great work.

[@GarySchneiderGSonDrums]

You’re welcome! It is a fun song to play and I enjoyed learning it! Thanks!

[@ficike99]

In a word: Perfection. And the drum sound... You are not just an excellent musician, but also a great sound engineer. Every small detail is in place. Another amazing GS cover. Congrats. :)

[@GarySchneiderGSonDrums]

Thank you! I try to get the sound as close to the original drummers as well. Thanks for the nice comment!

[@MrStrongbox]

Yeah man this blew my mind. Like every nuance and even the studio sound of Withers' kit. Holy cow that was cool.

[@MrStrongbox]

@@GarySchneiderGSonDrums Well you aint fkn around my friend because that sounded great. I bet that was fun as hell to learn.

[@sergepastore7985]

WOW ! one of the best drum cover ! congratulation Gary

[@GarySchneiderGSonDrums]

Thanks a lot!

[@zaletchik3113]

Very easy!!! Aerial performance of the drums part! Bravo!

[@GarySchneiderGSonDrums]

Thank you!

[@jgd9123]

Gary, very very good - clean - great instruction - perfect timing and tasteful

[@GarySchneiderGSonDrums]

Thank you so much!

[@steves2176]

Really Nice Job! Clean, Tight and Accurate! Great drum cover!

[@GarySchneiderGSonDrums]

Thank you very much!

[@saturn-v1]

This is the one. Most of the others with hundreds of thousands or millions of views haven’t nailed the feel of this like you have. Amazing work! Would love to see you play Tunnel of Love, if you ever do another DS Cover. Best wishes from across the pond :)

[@GarySchneiderGSonDrums]

Thank you kindly! I will take a look at Tunnel of Love.

[@davida4802]

You, sir, rock!

[@GarySchneiderGSonDrums]

Thanks for watching!

[@jacobesparza5883]

I’m 26 man. Fucking great job! I’m a guitarist. But my brother plays the fuck out of the drums. I’ve looked up a lot of covers of this song on the drums. You are one of the ones that nailed. The other didn’t know the feeling of living. Thanks brother.

[@GarySchneiderGSonDrums]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it and keep rockin!

[@jakewise8186]

Thanks, this was great to watch, loved it .

[@GarySchneiderGSonDrums]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!

[@AlperMercan]

🔥🔥🔥

[@GarySchneiderGSonDrums]

Thank you!

[@kenevans6382]

It was dead on!

[@GarySchneiderGSonDrums]

Thank you!

[@BobMuir100]

Really good, enjoyed your cover very much however………….please smile and look like you re enjoying it as much as I am??!! Bob England

[@GarySchneiderGSonDrums]

Thanks….yes, sometimes I get too focused on the pattern/notes and forget to smile. Thanks for the reminder.

[@wecrtyu]

Love it Gary!

[@GarySchneiderGSonDrums]

Thank you!

[@MrStrongbox]

Holy cow that was awesome man! The sound of your drums and the nuances of Skip's drumming replicated perfectly. Damn. I gotta subscribe! Nice work bro!!

[@GarySchneiderGSonDrums]

Thanks again! I appreciate you subscribing!

[@king.2597]

Nice work. This was the second song I learned on guitar and I love it

[@GarySchneiderGSonDrums]

Awesome! Thank you! I have found guitarists love to play this song, and I can see why!

[@pstudio4096]

Nice touch on a great classic! I hope you will continue to have fun playing music! 🎼🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵🥁🤘

[@GarySchneiderGSonDrums]

That's the plan!

[@slightlydehydratedpelican4958]

Awesome

[@GarySchneiderGSonDrums]

Thanks!

[@franciscoffey4039]

WOW!!!!!

[@GarySchneiderGSonDrums]

Thanks for watching!

[@pipkins1972]

Is that a Danny White jersey in the background 👍

[@GarySchneiderGSonDrums]

It was his number but not his jersey. Go Cowboys!

[@m144mantube]

Nice snare! Custom?

[@GarySchneiderGSonDrums]

Thanks! It is made by SJC Drums. It was already made prior to me buying it. It’s one of my favorites.

[@tonireisnascimento4389]

better cover!

[@GarySchneiderGSonDrums]

thanks!

[@cezarmeleiro3707]

Não deu para ouvir o som dos pratos e do chimbal.!!

[@rsktbier7507]

Awesome!

[@GarySchneiderGSonDrums]

Thanks!