Tom Sawyer (Drum Cover) - Rush - Kyle McGrail

[@Wilberforce53]

You can tell the harder parts by the intensity of the chewing.

[@drumsandmore4448]

I thought he was talking to himself......good observation. I don't think he is as mental now.

[@styxandbones547]

R.I.P Neil Peart the greatest drummer of my Country 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@bdr32965]

Not the greatest drummer of your country, the greatest drummer of the world dude

[@davisonfamily9604]

No...... the greatest drummer in the solar federation!

[@bdr32965]

@@davisonfamily9604 the greatest in the whole universe

[@frankfossaceca9616]

@@bdr32965 Yes !!!!! Greatest. Drummer in The World.!!!!!! YES !!!!! So Agree with You !!!!!!!!!!!

[@Rick-tw9ge]

Apparently y’all live in a world without John Bonham

[@stevenl9443]

Took me 2 years self taught to learn this. I can say, every expression on his face were focus and enjoyment/ fun that it was done. Nothing as a percussionist makes you happier than nailing it.

[@jimc9403]

The happiest Tom Sawyer drummer ever

[@alexandreoliveira525]

Não não, de todo o mundo 🌎

[@christiansmyth1466]

This is the best, most accurate, and SLAMMINest drum cover of Tom Sawyer I have ever heard. Pure awesomeness.

[@gustav-no8rz]

You should see a video of a young kid named Avery Molek. He did a Tom Sawyer drum cover when he was like 7 or 8. The kid is AMAZING.

[@jonnuanez2843]

I think Kyle gets this 100% cause he's relaxed and smiling. It can be nerve-wracking to try such an iconic song. But the worst thing to do is tense up, which isn't seen here. Kudos.

[@mylmo123]

Nice work, you can tell the talent is there when you can see the fun and enjoyment!

[@RodrigoCarvalho-gg4fx]

Sim vc falou a verdade

[@Zack_Euler]

its amazing how girls that play this song incorrectly get millions of views, but the goat kyle only got 35k😔

[@JohnBrown-uq6ul]

He messed up.

[@bdr32965]

Neil Peart used to say that he knew how well his night went if he played Tom Sawyer right. Well Kyle, you were spot on with this cover you deserve to have that big smile on your face. Well done.

[@lesorr1312]

Legendary Kyle, a true master that has done great justice to one of the greatest Legends of rock. Thank you very much Kyle. You never disappoint. Great work.

[@jrsmoots]

THIS is how an excellent drummer hits that snare!! THWACK!!

[@mr.z9609]

I transcribed the drum part, then went to KZbin to see if anyone was playing it accurately...this is the most accurate version I've seen, right down to the accent patterns and the subtler hihat openings Neil does on the original recording. Very well done.

[@jasonmacdonald2394]

In my opinion, absolutely one the best drummers in the world. I have watched numerous drummers online and Kyle and Sinna are the best. The kick ass every time I watch them. Outstanding!!!

[@petrbaier1440]

Oh man i love it, how you can play that song !!

[@filomeelo]

At 2:48, to finally hear someone play the end of that fill correctly. Nice job Kyle!

[@CarlDaCool168]

Drummed this song before, I gotta say the chorus feels so good. Mainly because you can finally stop the 16th notes on the hi-hat/ride cymbal

[@TonyRomearound]

Wow Kyle...... Is there anything you ? You are truly gifted you always do it with a smile. Could you imagine living next to this guy? You would get to hear all the cool drum licks

[@JUSTMAYOPINION]

This song has always sounded and looked so f****** awesome to play.

[@sacapuntasfregerio4274]

Best one I’ve seen so far

[@jerrodhawkins2553]

Gotta love the chewing...a friend of mine in high school did the same thing and was an awesome drummer. He kept his tempo and stayed in the pocket by doing that. Pretty cool 😎

[@CaliforniaBushman]

Killing job! Learned this in 1982. Played 16ths on HH with both hands until I could do it with one at an older age. On a 5 piece as well.

[@oscargarzajr5799]

Very well play man! Neil Peart has always said it's a hard song to play to and you just nailed it. My all time favorite song and it's time I learned it too. Rock on!

[@willrockdesigns]

Smashed it. That snare kills.

[@trollsandfools]

Kyle, I've watched many of your videos and I have to say, you're very impressive. Love how you hit to your aggressive style and attack. I jaw hasn't dropped hard to your playing except during the video at 3:00-3:12 you go off and do these incredible off beats and your timing was perfect. I had to watch that 3 or 4 times. I was so excited to see what I saw. It doesn't come easy. I'm not a drummer but I could sure appreciate your playing and style. Cheers!

[@Wrastleman903]

To put it mildly. You f’n nailed it.

[@mikethetv358]

You are really in the pocket!! Great job!!

[@neckarsulme]

Can tell your love of this song from the joy on your face! Phenomenal cover!

[@waltheisenberg7626]

Not so much can you play these licks or not. It’s can you remember the arrangement and play the proper lick when King Peart plays it....well done Kyle.

[@lucaswedderburn]

Well said sir

[@ericmiller1331]

What the fuck r u talking about licks, ever heard the song?

[@CardPhantom]

Awesome cover!! Rush is one of the reasons I try to play drums. His music will live on forever. The Professor!!! 🙌

[@styler00001]

HOLY F'ING GOD!!!!!!!! Kyle, you nailed it! Very Neil-worthy. This cover was well worth the wait! I've never seen videos of Neil smiling when he's playing this. You are truly a pleasure to watch. Not sure of the complexity of the song, but I'd love to see you cover Nightwish's version of "Over the Hills and Far Away".

[@069enoch]

Bravo, well done Kyle. You are a very well accomplished drummer...You are very entertaining to watch. You hit those drums as they should be and accent those cymbals in precision. As a drummer myself, in my opinion, you are by far the best version of drum covers for Tom Sawyer...Hats off, keep up the good work...2:35

[@markmerk8967]

Made my night dude

[@markhooper6786]

Playing drums for anything by Rush requires quick hands and absolute precision - you have both Kyle, nice job man! I'm betting Neil (RIP) would approve.

[@transmitterimages8638]

Killed it, dude. Killed. It.

[@KennethHard]

Dude, I enjoy your videos so much. What I love about your playing, is that you're just digging in the entire time. You're just more fun to watch than other drum cover/tutorial channels.

[@frankfossaceca9616]

Neil Was My Mentor.My Teacher.My Entire Life Kyle My Favorite Band Of All time.!!!!!! Fantastic Job Dude.!!!!!! Love it !!!!!!!

[@diegodz7510]

oh Kyle ... you did it ! thanks mate Maestro Neil would be proud of you Support🇮🇹

[@eharleyaguilar5143]

Dang Kyle - sweet cover of one of the best drummers and songs ever. Neil would be proud 🥁🤘🏼

[@Vnachi8]

2:49 and the second wind kicks in and the drum heads start screaming in pain.

[@conisilou]

God Bless you Kyle, superb playing as usual!

[@rhondawhite1396]

Have you seen Meytal Cohen's cover of Tom Sawyer? She did a great job. However she seems to have a different vibe because she doesn't quite attack the drums like Kyle does. Maybe it's a different personality? I wonder if she plays Motley Crue. I'd like to see if she attacks the songs like Kyle does.

[@markbrown2450]

Sir, your skill and dedication serve as an outstanding tribute to The Professor Neil Peart.

[@terryduncan5718]

Perfect...love your enthusiasm!!

[@leafyboy68]

Excellent Kyle. Really enjoy watching these covers by you. Cheers 🍻

[@toddscully256]

Kyle, kyle, KYLE!!! Ma man!!! Just killing it bro!! Such a fantastic job on this track! Neil himself would be very proud bro! Keep posting Kyle! We wait wit baited breath for the next vid! T- 💯👌👌👌😜👍🤘🤘👌👌👌

[@theseventhammer]

This is the best cover I've seen yet - due to super precise note placement and great pocket. It's not 100% note for note - but the feel and precision are there and that's far more important. This is actually played better than Neil Peart did live in his later years (example @3:17 - the 3 snare hits with crash, Peart struggled with this live and would drag/play it off time) but Kyle nails it perfectly

[@mosaclipz6549]

look up niko beckers

[@theseventhammer]

@mosaclipz6549 technically great but the drummer didn't add any of his own personality to it.

[@brianrudisill4510]

Brother your absolutely amazing your on point in all your videos.

[@grachisol8236]

Spot on!

[@squidskunk]

powerful...! thoroughly enjoyed this one...thank you.

[@alexandreoliveira525]

Melhor música já feita nessa terra

[@craigcuff5511]

Subscribed on that song. Great job!

[@matthewcua4069]

Amazing!!!

[@robertlee9138]

Orlando Bloom is Killing it !

[@obiwan8366]

Dude you kill it....!

[@liveheavyshows]

All was perfect, timing, sound, difficult parts, but I think ghost notes on the snare drums at minute 3:05 Neil did it let's say softer.

[@rayauclair2543]

You crushed it bro!!🤘😜🤘 As always👍😁👍

[@carrie0037]

So clean,Love you Kyle 😘🔥❤

[@kugo2673]

Cuánta felicidad irradia el Batero. Saludos. Genial trabajo 🤘🏼

[@drewzze]

I don't know jack about the drums .... but hearing you play sounds just as good as the real recordings, not to mention your joy for playing hops off the screen ... Thanks for sharing and best of luck!

[@KyleMcGrail]

Thank you so much!!!

[@LNVP484]

Sick drum cover! Great fun to watch

[@kelliebeam1704]

That's Amazing 👏

[@larryprice6321]

Brilliant 👏

[@desynchonosisdragon9108]

Clean and solid work!

[@williamcruz7976]

Blows my mind

[@onaybarker3589]

Very accurate bro, nice 👍

[@johnjohnston1567]

Love your energy and passion dude, another brilliant performance👍

[@johnnybarrick557]

I thought I mastered this song.. but now I realized I've got so much more to work on. Good stuff keep it up

[@kevinklepp9526]

Awesome job one of my favorite thank you

[@chrisphillipsdrummer]

Dude...you nailed it! Great job! 👏🤘

[@drumstation8604]

Spot on bro!

[@alexandervergara6694]

Monstruo men!!! so goooooood!!!

[@james3282]

Awesome 👍 👌

[@marcosbelloperez5263]

Incredible cover... You rock!

[@johngrabowski6090]

once again bad ass kyle, shows how technical your playin is great job!!

[@thebodybeatdownDiTi]

If any one of your videos have shown me I only need a basic 5 piece kit,its playing this song lol..Seeing Peart surrounded by a sea of drums "which some how he manages to use" makes this even more impressive..

[@danielhenriquetostes]

Congratulations!!!

[@dailylifeofbapak]

Awesome, bro. ❤

[@DeanWThomas]

Excellent!

[@chestrockwell7306]

Mind blown and self esteem dropped..I thought I had a chance of learning and he just too damn well!!lol

[@KyleMcGrail]

Trust me - it took me a WHILE to learn this one. Just keep chipping away at it and you’ll get it done! 👍

[@TheDon-ls4ee]

Makes me happy seeing Neils stuff played well not disgraced his name at all

[@vampdarling]

Excellent Kyle!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@OldFatSlow72]

Awesome jobs dude. I had to watch your hand movement for the 16th notes on the hi hat. Great job dude

[@n10cities]

DAMN! Very nice!

[@ytubesub8514]

Yeah, very good man. 👏🖐

[@ericriggs501]

Solid bro..................

[@michaeldibenedetto2549]

Awesome!!!

[@ScottTomasLaub]

BADASS! That song has been my Achilles heel for 30 years of playing ! Great fucking job man. I also play 1 up and 2 down and get a bit overwhelmed in the rolls.

[@donnasfix-it3861]

Fabulous.

[@zman92630]

Dude, solid!!! You are so in the pocket...

[@steffencorcoran]

Good foot work, Kyle!

[@danielaraujodrummer8173]

Fantastic

[@DeanFr0mHell]

Holy shit you absolutely bossed it! Well done man

[@dubbct1589]

Nailed it!!!

[@Godsambassador3]

Well done sir!

[@carlogervasi5393]

RIP Neil. This is a tough one to cover! Good job kid!

[@Herecomesthethruth]

Looked perfect to me.thats definitely not a easy song to play.well done

[@christiansnyder1746]

NAILED IT!!!!!

[@polodrums94]

great job!!!!

[@TheBuckness]

friggin awesome dude!......immediately subbed!

[@yardleyyardley2631]

Very impressive!👍👍 Heck I'm tired from watching you play that note for note...looks complicated and exhausting! Great job!