DM DOKURO - Reality Check Through The Skull (Without Drums)

For the aspiring drummer willing to challenge their limits.

[@TW_Arron]

"Aspiring Drummer" Pshh.. You're talking about 8Bit, Right?

[@Csmith-1130]

or anyone who has playedthis on drums multiple times. like me.

[@Tshirtman09]

CommanderCoconut any advice?because I'm planning on trying

[@151alonso]

I am way late... But he could have used Dreemurr instead of drummer for a pun

[@SamRouns]

@@151alonso dunworry im even more late of ya XD and perfect pun

[@ShorkBoi]

@@SamRouns I'm even more late

[@shawesomest]

I'm so used to it that I still hear the drums in my head.

[@zera-zero]

Same

[@twoarrow9134]

the moment you said this i started focusing on the bassline

[@Bravice]

Same

[@acario100]

Without the drums I can focus harder on the bassline, and wow, it's great

[@zeykriid]

Without the drums, it loses a much needed kick, and enclosing, complete feel that really makes it intense and overwhelming. However, without them, it holds a way more open and light feel to it. I like it.

[@jubbalub]

+Serenity2254 it isn't meant for normal listening

[@zeykriid]

+epicjubjub02 Maybe not, but it seems like a lot of people want to listen to it that way.

[@tardzard]

I KNOW RIGHT.

[@helcol14]

What you and 8Bit Did was an epic moment, this is taking it one step further. I recently discovered you and I am glad that I did, keep being awesome DM.

[@jakeflaherty4687]

I second this. xD

[@louislee9544]

Sounds more game-like without the drums. I like this version even as a separate iteration.

[@magicalcheesetheshitposter109]

damn this made me realize how important percussion is

[@water_bottle4233]

Magic C H E E S E

[@thegodofmemes3430]

3:35 - 4:05 listen closely and you'll hear a flower.

[@itzleturtle]

Omega increase nice

[@kirstenonic05]

@@itzleturtle I DIDN'T KNOW UNTIL NOW

[@emperorx2530]

I heard this in the regular version, but I had no idea that's what it was.

[@InkwellCurtis]

Without the drums the entire song sounds like an intro to a song

[@InkwellCurtis]

THE BEAT DOESNT MEAN EVERYONE NEEDS TO DROP AS WELL!!!

[@nerdpiggy]

Wow, this is actually really cool that you made a video like this. Also, this song sounds a lot more mellow without the drums. :P

[@kyle95smile79]

Thats what I thought! Still epic in its own way, though.

[@jakeflaherty4687]

True. It's so much lighter without the drums, it's not as energetic. :P But I agree with Kyle smile, still epic in it's own way! :D

[@nevyaorion9623]

2:41 NYEH HEH HEH here come the papyruses

[@kahafb]

This is the second song of yours that is being ranked in osu!

[@federicopiccoli2701]

SnowNiNo_ can get it ranked :D but he missed the tags (he just type "DM DOKURO" on tags and thats bad D: ) :(

[@kahafb]

+Federico Piccoli it is good now, about to be qualified

[@laytonspuzzle]

4:29 Now hold on just a second

[@skylarkthefoxx5408]

I tried, but now I'm sweating buckets... It was fun though.

[@tonberry2670]

I think of this song playing as Sans is constantly whooping Frisk/Chara/The Anomaly's ass and all three of us are reflecting on what we've done.

[@DrDingsGaster]

Jesus this is epic with the drums but it's sooooo damn good without them also.

[@Csmith-1130]

i would LOVE to play Save with no drums, if you could do that, i would be so happy. P.S. the first time i listened to Save, i cried. You are amazing at what you do, DM Dokuro.

[@Csmith-1130]

or, ya know, since you already have garden without drums...

[@aaronbalchand5475]

This shows how much just missing one instrument can completely change a song

[@mcloughlinguy4127]

It’s amazing how much removing the drums changes the song. It sounds completely different. I love both versions!

[@MrHeadcrab]

I feel like Dokuro should make one final remix of a song and work some of the best other creators like Kamex, ElectricMudkip, and some others to make an amazing remix

[@Derrdou]

2:30 the fact that the song here without drums suddenly sounds more hopeful is great. I never thought i would like it so much without such an important element

[@shinygoblin4503]

THANK YOU FOR THIS DM DOKURO!! i will keep trying my best :)

[@annabunni64]

Now that I listen to this on its own... god damn, is the 8bit Drummer good.

[@ZZZTRIF]

section 2 without drums sounds so nice :) mostly 2:34

[@XioniCoMuzixLegend]

i want the intro music, no megalovania c:

[@IamSky..]

The intro is pretty gud

[@blake_synner3656]

Hey DM, when is the download link coming for this? I've been wanting to cover this for some time now

[@meepmerp1562]

cant wait for download link

[@retrorebootmusic]

When the fallout has settled, Meep Merp will still be waiting.

[@J0hnnyMacc]

He's still waiting?!?!

[@sanstheskeleton-ot]

oh god hes still waiting

[@penultimatechimera7981]

i'm totes going to necrodance to this version, with the beats for the drum-filled version

[@ord3r781]

Man I wish more songs had drumless versions like this

[@ivanmendez7549]

Yay, it took 3 years for me to discover this awesome challenge. Welp, this is the reason I want to get drums now. This will be the challenge that will motivate me, that will keep this burning desire in me. Thank you for making this masterpiece. See you in a few years. (I hope :P. In case I get to play this on the media, I will mention this comment. Anyway, this is going to take at least a couple years, so, see ya :3 )

[@SlimShady.LMP1]

Got the drums already?

[@ThisOneIdiot]

how's it going? still motivated?

[@craftyhq434]

i dont know why but i kind of like this song better without the drums for some reason

[@mochaaaq]

8bit accepted and completed the challenge 3 years ago. The memories tho

[@ktk4112]

What if I play this on snare?

[@yerhoo6358]

Are you going to release the unused songs that 8BitDrummer used for the stream? Sorry if you announced this somewhere else and I missed it. And I'm sure you get asked this all the time haha.

[@DMDOKURO]

You don't even know the HALF of it. And unfortunately, I have to start moving, so it will not be released on the day I originally wanted.

[@jakwishjake]

I like how you made this separate of reality check just for the The8BitDrummer (i think)

[@vin3084]

@@DMDOKUROthe non metronome version still isn't there.

[@JustMorita]

Fuck man, I think I prefer this without the drums. Goosebumps everywhere.

[@plummed6274]

@DM DOKURO How did you get a guitar sound like that *the background rock guitar*

[@Zexrimion]

Fuck now I want to get another musical hobby of not only making sick beats but now drumming them too I'm filled with determination maybe to much... GOD DAMMIT DOKURO WHY ARE YOU SO GOOOD!

[@Godviahh]

I wish there was a cover with just the guitar. I fucking adore that damn guitar at the beginning and at certain parts of the song.

[@TheAdvertisement]

8bit just slides in.

[@tailsfanteg4712]

If you'll connect Section One and Three, this may be considered a long ass intro for some final boss in the game with long cutscenes, and that's why I like it.

[@bcl56]

Geez playing this on a pocket operator was tougher than I thought...

[@OldLightniteProductions]

I never knew music could give you blue balls

[@bruceossandon3048]

Hey DM dokuro thank you so much for this song its my favorite song and make me happy knows i have a oportunity to practice and do a cover of this song Thanks bro ;)

[@카르카초]

This song itself its just like WOW WTF

[@iEnjoyApplesauceVeryMuch]

it actually sounds amazing in its own way

[@littlegoat713]

Now I know how tasteless music is without a beat ... but yet, music can also be lovely with just one instrument.

[@MrZoom689]

It sounds way less threatening without drums

[@Bunko_]

Did the download get taken down?

[@sebb01243]

I'll be sure to try this out! I don't have an electronic drum kit or good microphones though, so i don't think i'll be able to record it.

[@Diabeetus88]

OSU Taiko mode anyone?

[@Trimint123]

+Diabeetus88 Sure. :P

[@fnmfk]

I love it even though its hard to play in training to do it every day

[@barskaragul2188]

Still cool

[@kavi4368]

Still sounds great even without the drums!

[@Anthony_H]

What's the third section from?? I can't recognize it TwT

[@krysys9703]

Song That Might Play When You Fight Sans

[@OchavillainS]

freedom from gd

[@thescarletatlas4819]

I'm a drummer. I sat down to try this, nailed the entrance... ...and then realized I REALLY should have worn headphones because I IMMEDIATELY got off tempo because I couldn't hear.

[@mattception8897]

I wanna see Jacksepticeye do this!

[@woona7178]

HOLY CRAP YOU UPLOADED IT FROM THE LIVE STREAM FOR 8 BIT DRUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Shugunou]

Can you do it with just the drums?

[@cpowell7145]

Did you know an undertale fan game named dusttale uses this song for their au sans in a boss fight

[@DeviDoesNothing]

Where can I find the metronome-less version?

[@cancervegetable1718]

without the drums it feels 10 times more intense, and like the whole song is just a buildup.

[@roker836]

Got a discord or skype so I can show you my version? Haha i'm a drummer been doing it for 10 years. Tho I'm kinda meh at drums even for all that time. Ha I dunno any other way to "show my my attempt" but would like to

[@MoonsPod]

i just watched 8bit drummers video :P awesome

[@legendarytronic7774]

Ah Yes

[@lawrencew571]

Oh HECK YES

[@vbucc4succ860]

This would be cool for a phase 1

[@chadplays3086]

Section one sounds like beginning owo

[@MacBurger1234]

0:37

[@MacBurger1234]

3:34

[@katsuover]

Percussionless, eh? I can try.

[@richards5855]

I you don't mind, could you fill me in on why the comments are disabled for all the other undertale remixes. Or is it just me?

[@DMDOKURO]

The constant parroting, demanding, and spamming were all getting to me. Of all of them, Bonescuffle had it the worst. I seriously like feedback on my work, and there is no show of it anywhere on those comments. It really hurts. :\

[@Zenkai2718]

+DM DOKURO that has to suck. Your other music is great as well

[@billmichaels7693]

DM DOKURO

[@mrg4melover]

Nice! Now, see if you can do it with ONLY drums...(No melodies or harmonies)

[@floodescaper9496]

Lemme just beat box this

[@skeleton_tea]

Wow, ots really different without drums

[@wandagailhorvath-cambron]

SECTION 754873583 this sounds like garbagio without drums

[@vakalo3702]

2:05

[@akumaru8111]

Not bad actually once you've practice more you'll get the melody right

[@inukoinu.k9]

Snazzy

[@lambdasystem]

Actually this sounds calm for some odd reason

[@replic1235]

Wow your pfp matches this perfectly

[@IsaiahSMC]

1:37 ninja turtles turtles in time?

[@enhab7457]

this is because of the 8-bit drummer, isn't it?

[@craazyy1]

+Bryan enhsb That's right, mayor!

[@iEnjoyApplesauceVeryMuch]

+Bryan enhsb no, of course not. Why would you think that?

[@enhab7457]

ComputerEaterOne I wrote this comment when I wasn't aware DM DOKURO had _already_ made a percussionless version for The 8-Bit Drummer. Whoops.

[@ray_junk]

3:05 Freedom?:0

[@SkippyZii]

ye

[@blackmetalcommunity]

I think the orginial one was better...

[@moontheperson7452]

Holy shit, is this the same song?

[@jakeflaherty4687]

Lol.

[@vpls6237]

???

[@kittch5876]

2:36 until 2:49 This part looks so sad boi

[@monkeybusiness5474]

I tried this I can’t feel my hands

[@ro00000]

I think its a lot better without drums. Imo the drums are overwhelming in the original

[@ust3559]

DUSTTALE MEGALOVANIA

[@idrinkappleandieatwater6275]

without melody

[@weirdosfromouterspace6221]

Do a core remix!! (Undertale)

[@DMDOKURO]

+weirdosfrom outerspace Already did one.

[@Procyon]

Common Core is the title of the remix

[@shadowblitz6229]

I think instead of drumming I'm gonna do a video of me beatboxing it instead.

[@colin-tu6pd]

Yer gonna need 12 extra mouths

[@shmickles62402]

Gay

[@vbucc4succ568]

It sounds much less.... intense

[@nevyaorion9623]

HAHHAHAHAH Everybody posting faces xDDDD someone help OMG HAHHAHAA

[@joshuam-vn9rd]

Its so fucking empty

[@justcomic2865]

meeeeh. that`s not so cool without drums

[@SlimShady.LMP1]

0:37

[@user-nf2es5xv5w]

3:05