The Mars Volta - Eriatarka - Drum Cover - Ben Wirjo

[@adam1910]

Awesome everything: Kit, cymbal selection, mics, sound playing everything. I greatly enjoy watching your covers and hope you keep posting!

[@benwirjo]

Thanks a lot Adam! That means a lot. I’ll be uploading more videos every week to my channel. Please do subscribe. All the support is greatly appreciated. Thanks again! 💚💚💚

[@LaceChaser]

I agree 100% that everything was spot on here. That trash cymbal sounds so much like the one Jon Theodore used that I have trouble believing dude made that happen xD best cover of this by far

[@kyleboggs1966]

One of my favorite Volta songs to play!

[@benwirjo]

Couldn’t agree more! Love it! Will be doing more videos like this with the rest of the album.

[@drewbocop]

First drummer I've seen using Varus since I learned of them from the big dawg himself El Estepario. They're gorgeous drums. Great cover.

[@chrisgaray87]

Those drums sound epic! Great stuff Ben.

[@benwirjo]

Thanks brother! Hope you’re doing well my man!

[@Brewkowsky07]

Favorite Mars Volta song and you nailed it. Excellent job buddy

[@benwirjo]

Thanks a lot! Sorry I’m just seeing this comment. Glad you liked it!

[@DiegoC4]

I was listening different drum covers to trying to understand what the drummer was doing in that amazing chorus. And finally with you i was able to do it. The tempo on the snare sound is exquisite. Thank you so much! And your hole drum set sound great!!!

[@benwirjo]

Sorry I’m just seeing this comment! Thank you so much for the feedback! Check out my other vids and subscribe please!

[@_-_-_-Prof.BoskoBiathi-_-_-_]

I luv ur snare work,exactly like a clockwork

[@themeforafriday]

Getting back in the saddle and this was inspiring. Fantastic brother!

[@ap_walker]

excellent sounding kit. well done

[@benjiwill]

Excellent cover! Took me back to seeing this live all those years ago, sweaty in the front rows jumping around! Recording was great too, do more Theodore! Thanks for sharing!🤘🥳😃

[@benwirjo]

Thank you so much! Since 2003, I don’t think a week has gonna by without listening to this album from start to finish. I was just commenting to my brother that I’ll likely just cover the entire album.

[@benwirjo]

Please do subscribe to my channel and share this vid if you can! 🤘🤘🤘💚💚💚

[@luisonpicaruzo8302]

Powerful and neat sound! Perfect performance!

[@brennenmoloney4736]

Super clean and confident. Great mix too. Awesome job. Made me appreciate this track a bit more.

[@dragon_turtle]

Freaking excellent, man. 🤘 As a lifelong drummer, this song is one of my "go-to jams" and you killed it. 🔥🔥🔥

[@benwirjo]

Thanks a lot man! This means a lot. Check out the other vids on my channel! There’s another Mars Volta tune in there. 🤘

[@dragon_turtle]

@@benwirjo will do! 🤘

[@studiobross]

Wow. Just wow.

[@palomecke]

It all sounds amazing. Great job. Congratulations

[@benwirjo]

Thank you man!

[@TheLoneliestMonkey]

Sick drumming man! Love that snare sound!

[@benwirjo]

Thanks a lot man! So glad you dig it.

[@benwirjo]

Thanks a lot man!

[@enad6737]

Sick, sounds great man

[@dragunhero00]

beautiful love the song. tough cover and the mic setup sounds so great!

[@numanmusic]

ecstatic ! the kit is awesome

[@benwirjo]

Isn’t it? 💚 I love it. Thanks!

[@varusdrums7612]

Awesome!!!

[@benwirjo]

Thanks brother! Always a pleasure to play in your drums. 💚🤘

[@agoodun]

Very good 😎

[@aviolentpurple9925]

Great shit bro!!! Loving this vid

[@dapetergshow]

Mighty !

[@randangletv]

That bass drum sound 🤤

[@richardfitzwell5500]

I SAW THE JUMP CUTS! nah but for real, i don't play drums, even with the cuts it's fucking impressive. That entire album is an underrated monster. Great production value my dude, keep going. You have amazing drum tone.

[@LaceChaser]

Phenomenal!!! This was the first song I heard that turned me into a TMV fan and made me start drumming. I gotta say this is by far the cleanest cover I’ve seen thus far and you DEFINITELY DESERVE that sponsorship!!! Assuming you’re sponsoring from VARUS being in the corner of the video. Amazing work dude! Can I ask what microphones you are using for your kit? I’ve had a cheap $300 5 set of mics for years and now that I have a real home studio I want to upgrade and your sound is extremely clean and clear. Great drumming my dude, keep it up!

[@FrancimarDR]

Genial! 🔥

[@benwirjo]

Muchas gracias!

[@chrisc4791]

Amazing job bud

[@benwirjo]

Thanks a lot Chris!

[@borgesmarc]

Good job, tasty sound!

[@benwirjo]

Thanks a lot!

[@mesopotamiagaming]

we all know this song is carried hard by the drums .. and u nailed it!

[@עמריאלעזרי]

Great cover! Any chance to get the transcription please? 😅

[@Clyde__Frog]

Very nice dude

[@benwirjo]

Thanks a lot!

[@JohnPyroDrums]

Epic cover! Nice skills! I support your video!!!

[@benwirjo]

Thanks a lot man! Means a lot 💚

[@benwirjo]

Please do subscribe and share this video!

[@apaturiairis9922]

well done Sir... respekt.

[@benwirjo]

Thanks a lot !

[@fleafunkponce]

You rock 🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@albertourbina1138]

Chingón!!!!!!!

[@benwirjo]

Gracias!

[@caa4839]

SIIIIIIIIIIIIIICK!! SUBBED!

[@benwirjo]

Thanks a ton!

[@theclonesproject]

green drums!!!

[@smatos311]

Dynamite 🧨

[@benwirjo]

Thanks sista! 🤘🤘🤘💚💚💚

[@sway3546]

What's your stack cymbal????!!!!

[@benwirjo]

Meinl classic custom 16”

[@wisconsinhorseradish]

❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@judeau9151]

builds whole studio setup for kit - but makes it look like a rental apartment. Gets a bunch of lights, but then uses a reverse shot into them for half the video. Bold strat. Sick playing tho

[@pariah_carey]

Eriatarka / Cicatriz ESP / This Apparatus Must Be Unearthed / Televators / Take The Veil Cerpin Taxt, is the Best Track Sequencing in the Annals of Music History, (or at least, in my Personal Subjective Humble Opinion). 👍 (I don’t consider Drunkship to be a Part of the Album, for some reason) Edit: Oh right, and... Masterfully-Executed Cover! ...is what I originally meant to say. Flawless Performance! 🤘👏👏)

[@DarleneVanWyngarden]

Dude this is sick ass shit

[@blackmamba5659]

3:10

[@hortensemailhos2768]

noice

[@benwirjo]

Thanks a lot! Subscribe for more please!

[@gusflores5947]

Where are you from? Let's record an album.

[@benwirjo]

Im from the US, but I’m living in València Spain! Hit me up on Instagram and let’s record that album! I’ve got my own recording studio.

[@nielcraig3272]

Maaaan, are you the bro of Jon? 🤘

[@benwirjo]

Haha not exactly but I’m super influenced by him!

[@nielcraig3272]

@@benwirjo dasswassupp!!

[@rockstarving8837]

Exactly how to play at a show

[@tylerdurden1402]

Ma è Luigi Di Capua dei The Pills!!!

[@meowleriebee2996]

Tetragrammaton next!

[@williamlivengood7726]

Fucking amazing! 🤙

[@cryptonftdrummer1854]

Damn, seems easy....

[@Stonedizzy]

too bad about the snare Trigger replacement.. Ruins the mood a bit.

[@benwirjo]

Zero triggers or beat replacements here. If you need proof I’ll show you the logic project. I don’t even know how to do that. Hahaha. But I guess you liked it 🤷‍♂️

[@_-_-_-Prof.BoskoBiathi-_-_-_]

Great job,...but this song is s really easy drum volta song..