Take On Me - A-Ha | DRUM COVER Domino Santantonio

Heyyyy! So excited to present you these new videos concept in collaboration with ‪@GEWADrums‬ 🙌🏼 🥁!!! I'll be posting 2 videos per month here covering the best songs from each decade, starting with the '80s with the song "Take On Me" by A-Ha! Reallyyyyy hope you like it! Stay tuned for more videos coming soon!!! 🤩🙏🏼
Gear in this video:
GEWA Drum Workstation G9
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Video by Olivier Savoie Campeau ► IG : @olitakesshots
Mix & Mastering by Mathieu Brisset ► IG : @mathbrisset
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[@ronrexy4683]

The fact that she's happy throughout this makes it cooler im ngl

[@DominoSantantonio]

Aww thanks!!! It makes me happy haha 😉🔥

[@invisibleduke420]

Straight up infectious!

[@collisiondrumsticks]

You have to love what you do! :)

[@MariusKvia]

You cant not be happy to this song -Coming from a norwegian

[@Aethelwolf]

I think she knows she nailed it

[@DinheiroComVoce]

Amazing 🤩! Congrats from Brazil 🇧🇷 😊🙏🏻💪🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@collisiondrumsticks]

Such a great cover!

[@maikelmetzker]

Another Brazilian here. I love it!

[@higorsouzasilva9968]

Hi, I'm from Brazil too

[@RodrigoCordeiro]

Caramba, que dahora vc aqui, William! hahaha

[@DinheiroComVoce]

@@RodrigoCordeiro 😄💪🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@andreasvogl330]

The happiest drummer I've ever seen. So much fun watching, how you "dance" the drums and play this 80's classic perfectly! Very cool 🙂

[@bthomson]

"Dance" the drums! That's it!

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Nailed it 🤩

[@benjaminfranks.bacsin2981]

Wow

[@HenkeEdge]

She´s good. (Like Nicko Mcbrain good) =)

[@altamirapontespontes6880]

Acerertou m cheio 🥁🥁🥁💫💫💫

[@alienvisitors9965]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time.. notice the bass is relating to the sound of the heart beat.. she did it perfectly :)

[@sergiogonzalesYT]

+1

[@marcdalay6659]

Clean, no overplaying, no unnecessary fills, no stick flippings and such stuff. Just raw energy and enthusiasm as if she's just alone in the room. All that I needed to see!

[@itsbayside6802]

i like the stick flipping,and when people add things to the song it makes it better sometimes.

[@videovideo166]

I think same. You must show some respect for the song, right? :)

[@MariusKvia]

Also shes not alone because of the cameraman, great video tho

[@MariusKvia]

@Jamie Mels yeah? Not sending any hate, just prooving a point.

[@gitcat8160]

eh the snare ghost notes are annoying overplaying.

[@johnnybeaver8351]

Nobody talks about this on your videos, but you're serving as a really fucking good example for the way drums are changing. Making an electric kit sound this good will be inspiring for a lot of people. The world we are in is increasingly less habitable for acoustic drumming.

[@knaj6497]

I was wondering about that. This is the 1st video I've seen by this drummer & I thought the drums sounded different. I couldn't tell what those symbols were made of. First time I saw an entirely electric drum kit. Normally see a finger tapping pad or a 2 piece bongo looking thing. Amazing! Thank you for saying that. I really had no idea... I grew up watching Buddy Rich & Gene Krupa; so forgive my naiveté

[@joojosart7772]

Don't wonna be rude but e drums literally is made to sound good... This are prerecorded samples. It's not about the one who plays it...

[@kurtduvel4345]

Your playing is how I would imagine someone like a Travis Barker approaching this song: powerfully, passionately, but precisely. Fantastic drum cover Domino! Keen to hear more like this.

[@panamadvd]

You can tell she's having fun...and that's what this is all about. Nicely played!

[@henriquelaydner4080]

It’s so refreshing to watch someone having that much fun. I’ve just had my first piano lesson and I look forward to be able to play with as much dexterity as you do.

[@ilikeutube8728]

Dexterity...come on use normal words. Dont make it extra ordinary. Say it as it is.

[@EHLarson]

The sheer joy she brings to her craft is infectious. Just love these covers.

[@thrsh]

I love watching you play drums. Never boring. Always great energy. Love how you feel the music as you play. One of my favorite drummers for sure. 👍👌👍

[@shubhamkumarmehoriya8723]

Her energy is contagious 😍

[@DominoSantantonio]

Aww it means a lot! Thanks!! 😍

[@francozarate9167]

vivo en Argentina y te sigo siempre seguí en las condiciones de alta alcurnia '''''’'''’'''’ Amiga desde lejos y viva los locos Kiss

[@egague]

Came across this video! Her energy is really contagious 😍. Awesomeness!!!!

[@JadenYukifan28]

​​@@DominoSantantonioWhoa, you are on fire! You go girl, you're killing it!

[@ApurvJyotirmay]

Here we go again!!! 🙌 As usual, the vibe and energy of performance is on another level. Love the joy that watching you perform brings. And what an absolute good drumming! Love it!!

[@danpreto4058]

Was listening to the original and thought, I’d love to hear a drum cover to this. I came across your video and damn, I haven’t played in probably 10 years now and this made me wanna pick the sticks up again! You killed it 🤘🏼

[@Willam_J]

I enjoy watching musicians having fun while they’re playing. When you’re having fun, your audience is having fun. I mean, that’s why we became musicians, right? Keep smiling and rock on! 😃

[@FlabioOliveira]

I am from Brazil and I have never seen a woman play the drums like Domino Santantonio. I am her fan. Congratulations

[@mikeb2309]

This woman is so damn gorgeous! Her passion made me a subscriber. You can see she really loves what she does. Inspiring

[@juZZ1969]

i meant to comment on this - yep ..absolutely joyful drummer

[@johncarter6238]

Whowww I've known this song since Released: 1985. Heard 1001 versions. but this girl nailed it. the drums are the heart of the music. and she gets the heart pumping

[@5ShotProductions]

Yeah, a song I loved in my childhood and still love now! Bringing back some good old memories, thx for that. The song came out in 1984, I was 6 years old and I listened to this song at least 10 times a day (my parents weren’t very amused 🤪), and till now one of my favorite A-Ha songs. It makes fun to watch and listen to you, you clearly have fun while playing, I like that 👍🏻👏

[@phillipsantana2633]

Haven't really had the appreciation for how much work went into this song I can really appreciate how well rounded out this piece is thanks to this very talented drummer.

[@bubsien]

I love watching you playing! ❤️ It’s so much joy! I started with drums myself, and exactly 7 weeks ago... Long way to go 🙈

[@marksouthwell8765]

A great song, and I've listened to almost every cover I can find on it. IMO you've done this brilliantly. Total justice to the song. Love it 💯💥💫🥰

[@robertrobbob3384]

You play like you love it! No showboating, unnecessary fills, or craziness. Just pure passion!

[@noahb7947]

Happiest drummer in the world 🌎

[@DominoSantantonio]

Thank you so much!!! 🙈🤩

[@lorddavester]

Fact! I love it. It is infectious

[@gamier9742]

no joe jones is

[@ubermac85]

Junna has entered the chat...

[@Mangoboy1]

I want half of what she's on, great job

[@khd17]

It doesn't hurt she is playing a 10 grand kit either. She is incredible!

[@sharinglungs3226]

Never heard of this e-kit before. Doesn’t look like a 10k but neither do the high end Roland vdrums.

[@arbogast4950]

@@sharinglungs3226 the VAD line absolutely looks expensive.

[@ricardogarcia4163]

WOW. You really have revived this song with your drums skills. You are definitely rocking!! Congrats, keep it up girl!

[@TopherDPT]

I play this song on my driving for 4 to 5 hours a day and seeing it in drum action from her is mindblowing for me 🎉 Amazed and In Awe 🫠

[@ainhoam7415]

Super high volume on the speakers for this 🙌🏻 Great Sunday vibes. Thanks Domino. Big hugs from Spain .

[@DominoSantantonio]

Yeahhhh thank you!!! 😍🙌🏼

[@neil2044]

Domino,your stage presence is phenominal!!To watch you drum makes the listners full of joy and happiness!Excellent cover,Flawless Thanks Neil

[@DominoSantantonio]

Aww wow thank you so much!!! Really appreciate it 🤩🙏🏼

[@aristote7812]

Completely agree with you...lightening the video. Big hello from Paris

[@alexbaum2204]

In college at University of Arizona, I used to go out and watch this guy Chip Ritter play drums whenever I could. He was a very technical player when he wanted to be, very straight forward when the song or band called for it, but always played the song the way it sounded like it should be played. As a drummer myself, I drew inspiration from him in that regard at a time in my life when I was constantly trying to get faster and crazier. Just do what’s right for the song. I saw him play in a club one night with an 80’s cover band. They played this song and I thought his interpretation of it was incredible. And I was a big jazz and fusion guy at that point in my life. It was just perfectly played and he was having so much fun doing it. This video took me back to that time. You played it perfectly and you had so much fun doing it. A real pleasure to watch. You are a top drummer in my book.

[@elchamber]

I love the energy you show in your performance. A lot KZbinrs look like they’re being forced or bored. Thank you.

[@drewjonespdx]

She practices her faces more than her rudiments. Sick cover

[@MrNarvanno]

I watched the video yesterday, but i had to come back to give you a thumbs up. I was thinking about this comment all day. I know i am a bad person but it was hilarious

[@drewjonespdx]

@@MrNarvanno lmao

[@blondia269]

@ Drew Jones : I imagine the « kind of faces» you do when your practice your « rudiments »….

[@drewjonespdx]

@@blondia269 I don’t get it

[@heikkihonkakoski2233]

Cover

[@floyddalton2854]

One of the happiest drummers ever in existence. Talent , beauty and talent overload. Always enjoy watching her

[@Cyclopaexan]

Agreed. If she's not actually happy when she's playing, the last ten Oscar winners owe her their awards.

[@nightstringers]

This is for all the parents that said "No you're not playing the drums" You nailed it girl.

[@Max-kg4yf]

Wonderful! Your charisma is off the charts. Best drumming cover of this song I have seen. You have obviously worked really hard at your craft. Looking forward to more posts!

[@sonjahorn2276]

I was holding my breath the entire time I was watching... this is so energetic. Love it!

[@activehead]

When you feel the rhythm, damn it feels so good !

[@Asmr_julzie_whispers]

This lady reminds me of my mother if she was alive playing drums omg this girl just inspires me which I’m a drummer too ❤❤❤

[@johnhopkins8504]

This is what we are missing. We need more of this young lady and woman drummers. I've been playing drums since I was six. This is one of the first songs I ever learned.

[@philnicol8072]

She's right on the beat. Her BPM never sways. Fantastic dynamics to her playing. Especially loved here 'Paradise' by Coldplay drumming vid. She laid down the groove perfectly, her timing is spot on. Fantastic to watch. Inspirational musician! 🎵 🎵

[@Mustafa_Unal]

Domino, you are a rare piece of the puzzle ! Greetings from Turkey ❤️

[@Mustafa_Unal]

Turkey loves you so much 💝

[@DominoSantantonio]

Aww thank you so much!! ❤️🙏🏼

[@DominoSantantonio]

@@Mustafa_Unal Love you too 😍

[@collisiondrumsticks]

Fantastic work!

[@sebastiannai4381]

It doesn't need flashy fills and showboating when the drummer can make a simple beat feel so good.

[@archie34734]

Wow I've never seen a drummer dance and play drums at the same time. Nice job. I got a real positive vibe watching you play. I sense you're a real optimist.

[@juniorchagasfacj]

Deixei de ver notícias pra ver este show. Muito bom.

[@dedalus389]

She is having a great time congrats

[@georgewilliams8357]

I say hot damn!!! This girl's got some mad ass skills to be playing the drums to the "Take On Me" song like she's doing.

[@rodrigorochacoutinho3792]

Love A-ha songs as well, I couldn't never Imagine that this song was so difficult to play the drums, but you rock on it! Congrats Domino!

[@marie-joseegalante3754]

Quelle passion pour ta musique ! Tu es remarquable ! Tu nous transmets toute ton énergie et tu nous fais un bien fou ! "Take on Me" reste à ce jour le plus gros succès du groupe A-ha ! J'adore cette superbe chanson !

[@quebecpower978]

En effet!

[@juZZ1969]

Absolutely joyful

[@drumlvl]

nice !! 🔥🔥

[@DominoSantantonio]

Thanks!!! 🤩🙏🏼

[@Leoj305]

You played the quintessential 80s song and did it excellently. You've reeled me in.

[@johncarter6238]

Whowww I've known this song since Released: 1985. Heard 1001 versions. but this girl nailed it. the drums are the heart of the music. and she gets the heart pumping

[@jaredoverton7992]

I love how she is so happy while playing this happy Lil 80s classic ❤️

[@zombiezilla]

Saved to “Favorites”. Rock on, lady!!

[@moacircroesysantos4794]

Glórias à Deus!!! Excelente...The best...Salvador- Bahia- Brazil...

[@johnmoschides72]

I love your enthusiasm and smile, you are in the pocket, I started playing the drums at 48 a few months ago, top notch drumming.

[@Rick-zp5sr]

The face sHe use’s her talent vrs( her obvious beauty ) is key. Thank you for showcasing talent over beauty. You rock and talent shine through.

[@acward2007]

Wow, that was pure energy. I didn’t even know it was humanly possible to drum to that given it was done originally on a synth. Serious talent!

[@collisiondrumsticks]

Feel the passion! Such a talent!

[@severinecla1223]

Best sound of the 80s 🥰🥰🥰

[@DominoSantantonio]

Agreed!!! 😍🙏🏼

[@framestomind7548]

damn this drummer makes me wanna take up drums again... I just learned to sing.. but used to play drums from from age 7-18 with my own band, and then gave it up after high-school.. but seeing her now today.. ahh ha ha.. I love it! what a player! 🥰

[@shondacasselman1979]

From out of all the drum cover videos this is my favorite. You go girl I have subscribed to your chance. So much energy. And you look like your having so much fun. 😅🌹

[@JennNJ10]

I’m SHOCKED this chick doesn’t get wayyyyy more views … people are missing out on TALENTED drummer doing AWESOME COVERS … Can u please do “Rosanna”from Toto … I know it’s like a drummer cliche cover but I think you’ll NAIL IT!!!

[@allenmaccarthy7108]

Out of this world, pure class !!

[@austintyler7901]

It's just beyond delightful seeing a ridiculously talented women relying on her skill and enthusiasm to gain a following as oppossed to the far simpler aspects she could lean on.

[@judgementravijudgementravi9930]

Wht an enjoy which never back but can but through diz Such a Memories👍😄

[@im_abinesh24]

❤️❤️ awesome

[@DominoSantantonio]

Thanks!! ❤️

[@vanderleialvesdeoliveira6905]

Amo essa musica,toca demais!

[@davidshimshi493]

OMG!! I absolutely love watching you play, you are always smiling and so happy. You’re also a fantastic drummer, keep on rocking Domino 🤘

[@DadBodDrumming]

Spot On! I love that you smile the whole time! When I play i make weird faces. LOL

[@rodrigohenrique1655]

Vim pelo Instagram 👏👏🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍💓💓💓💓😎😎😎😎🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@AriLouzada]

Amo essa música ❤️

[@jaredp84]

Came to watch how she played it but couldn’t stop watching her face the whole time she is so happy I love it

[@roguesquadron909]

You win the title of the happiest drummer.🤣😂 Sounds good, I like it.👍👍

[@arcade2.077]

Your energy❤

[@DominoSantantonio]

Aww thanks!! 😍

[@DIASDEMUSICA]

Is there anything sexier than a drummer girl like you? I mean, perfect timing, nice execution, no overplaying.. happiness!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@TheNewMexicoMan]

I like the way your head bops up and down when you strike. Looks like you're really having fun!

[@TheDRUM_XXX]

Incredible! I also played it today😅 This is one of the songs of my youth, very beautiful. 👏🌺😊💪🥁😉👋

[@lelezinha7122]

muito bom!

[@DominoSantantonio]

Thanks!! 🤩

[@miguelojeda5831]

He visto muchos covers en bateria , pero creo que a muchos( incluyendo a esta chica ) que en la introduccion no lo hacen como en la version original , abriendo y cerrando el contratiempo o hit hat.

[@brooklynboy5831]

You could see it in her face that she’s having fun playing. God bless sweetheart keep rocking.

[@sgsound12]

wow...you are "metronome"....In the 90's I sequenced the whole Take on me drum track by ear...And then I thought "wow, its really hard to play this on a real drum"....And here Domino playing it!!

[@livefromstudioa8245]

Does anyone else find drum covers hard to watch when the video and audio aren’t synced closely enough? No? Just me, huh? Ok. Nm. Love the obvious passion in the playing.

[@thedrummerdamo]

I agree, but we must be careful because the simps WILL hunt us. In all serious, probably more metronome training needed. Also, she's using way too much arm and force which is probably half the reason why.

[@dronetrigger9229]

quantize . . . .

[@flaviatainara5863]

Sinto-me na obrigação de cadelar🛐🛐🛐💙

[@tombnguyen]

I saw your Tik Tok video and was wondering if you had the full song anywhere. I’m glad I clicked on your link in your bio and found it. Awesome!

[@nikcrocker6380]

Right in the pocket. Very good approximation of original drum part composition. Best ive seen so far. So many ‘others’ start doing 64 note fills at every flamin’ opportunity. Shes GOOD👍👍

[@felarof6899]

Awesome as always, but for this time, I guess it's just too many kicks going around... Keep up the good work!

[@giselimarr344]

A melhor que já vi tocando bateria nessa música

[@alexvillafuerte6726]

I love your energy, not to mention that you are not only very pretty but also very talented. You nailed this cover. Keep Rockin' it girl. C'est Manifique

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

the trouble with a lovely musician like Domino: 1st. you know she's super talented 2nd. but you can't concentrate 3rd. because she is so beautiful! seriously.. how/why so fine! keep beating our hearts Domino! 🥰🥰🥰

[@coyoteslugger3936]

She is a great but, IMO the drum acoustics would sound much better without being artificial.

[@iz8633]

Thanking for bringing back to 80s❤, love this song 🎵... Your drumming is 👍🤟💫🤘✌ Awesome !!!

[@edieytube]

not only the way you druming,but also you while drumming i love 😍 the song is great and matched, it is so much fun 😍

[@richarddunne9802]

Good job! Keeping it tight 👌 I used to play this with a band at weddings. Must have played it a thousand times. Was always one of my favourite points in the set, especially coming back in after the drop. Keep up the good work! 💪

[@michaelspicer8461]

Awesome job hun, keep up the great job! Your doing a fantastic job with the tempo and keeping with the rythem, love that you stay smiling through the whole thing.

[@junius4828]

You are enjoying this! Best drum cover of Take on me i have heard so far! 🙌❤

[@marianogarotto4874]

Toca dmais essa menina..... parabéns 👏👏👏♥️♥️ Amooo essa música do A-HA

[@drummermomcjs]

I love the energy that you play with. Having been introduced to your drumming through Drumeo's 3rd season of 30 day drummer it is great to see that you play with the same energy and bounce! I love it! Seeing your play one of the fills that is taught in that course was pretty cool as well. I am glad that I happened upon this video today.

[@PoisonJarl71501]

Simply amazing. Subbed all the way. You are such a bad ass and that was a great song to showcase your amazing talent!

[@VolkanTolga]

She is amazingly beautiful and good. Everyone who sees her, admires her 😎 Take on me Domino...

[@1970brownie]

Wow. that was an 80’s favourite of mine. Domino I love your groove and you inspire me to jam to some pop songs I love 💗

[@fernandopereiramusiconando9367]

excellent drummer, time signature and right rhythm, A-ha take on me a great classic, played very well, congratulations and success