Tool Eulogy Drum Cover - Johnkew

[@nsrfreak]

Skateboarding and drums! Well done Tony Hawk!

[@briantripoli5348]

Really...... I c more of a post jail Ed Norton on American history x

[@santoshbhattarai2635]

Please don't disrespect if you can't do both, this guy is amazing.

[@abottleofsoap4480]

@@santoshbhattarai2635 I don’t think he’s disrespecting him I think he’s just making a joke that he kinda looks like tony hawk which is pretty funny

[@wafkiespelling7606]

@@briantripoli5348 great

[@DeltaKT]

*Johnkew

[@johnkew]

Third Eye is a great song, thanks for that request. I will probably get around to playing that one, but for the next Tool song I'm thinking The Grudge.

[@Ronyy219]

johnkew February 16, 2020 and still waiting for Third Eye. Great drumming nonetheless!

[@Ylt716]

yeah time to shine brah!!

[@joshuataylor81]

Pneuma!!

[@michaelcrandall6399]

Always my favorite tool song. Loved that part where the high hat is every third. So confusing.

[@jb-rm2ds]

It's not tbh, it's a 3:4 polyrhythm. It's fairly basic actually for Danny Carey he has far more confusing.

[@LegitXile]

j b lmao don’t be a douche not everyone knows polyrhythms

[@michaelthomas5763]

@@jb-rm2ds lol basic for Danny is still hard as hell for 95% of drummers

[@chadbassett954]

Agree. That is a lot harder then you would think

[@roblosh8417]

@@jb-rm2ds It's polymeter. Don't be condescending AND wrong.

[@woodsbiker]

As impressive as it is to hear....and see...someone play this, it's even more amazing to me to think that Danny has the creative insight to write it this way. Genius.

[@xanderhaselmann2151]

Did you know the beginning sound that kinda sounds like claves isn't even percussion? It's guitar

[@jeremiahfernandez9161]

lol how?

[@tristangianelli]

You strum the strings behind the bridge

[@jeremiahfernandez9161]

I have like 2 cm of string behind the bridge

[@jeremiahfernandez9161]

oh right. adam uses a les paul

[@sgt_loeram1933]

Yup he does

[@johnkew]

@ScalerWave Thanks Jim - yeah the intro has all of those triplets happening over the 4/4, it really sounds odd until you listen a few times. I love that drum polyrhythm at 6:30, where Carey plays 3/4 on the hi-hat and 4/4 on the snare/kick, and they overlap every 3 measures - insane.

[@byronbranch4645]

That's my favorite part of any tool song. And eulogy isn't even my fav song by them.

[@simonenoli4418]

6:35 mark had my jaw dropping too mate. They ain't triplets tho. It's a 3 on 4 polirhythm and it stuck in my head so ferociously that still now after years i have even touched a drumstick i unconsciously play it. If math really is God's language then this polirhythm is God's singing.

[@tristonwilliams]

I think hes meaning the accent (open hi-hat) on every third hi-hat sixteenth note and he's just referring to it as "triplets". I don't think he literally meant "triplets" due to the fact that he didn't play it that way in this cover.

[@vommittt]

I think the same. I've never touched a drumstick by I feel like I could play these songs just by hearing them so much. Anyway I'm surely a mess on drums

[@adamkoyn792]

It's called Sacred Geometry. Ask Danny Carey, he'll tell you all about it...

[@johnkew]

@MrSpunkpump Cool, it's great to know that these videos are good for more than one viewing. Each time I learn a Tool song, I'm amazed at how much work Carey put into composing the drums. By the way, as a Rush fan maybe you'll be glad to know that I'm trying to convince a couple of other musicians to collaborate on Freewill.

[@bredding1203]

Man, that's real dedication during the intro! You have amazing attention to detail.

[@sgt_loeram1933]

Damn bro, the casual listener has no idea how hard these polyrhythms are to play……Well done John 🙇

[@rogersgonc]

6 years from my previous comment. Still one of the best drummers to watch to. Regards from Brazil

[@chancedillbeck]

aenima is my favorite tool album

[@ronniefelice2033]

Sick hi hat work! Well done!

[@cobudho]

Awesome! If Carey gets the flu, call johnkew!

[@cmichaelson3088]

Hey that rhymed

[@Lateralusaint.]

The inner happiness at 2.22 is priceless.

[@seankalman9015]

i been playin drums for about 24 yrs now-the best tool cover i ever heard!!!!!awsome coordination!! when my band covered this song it took me over a week to get that part at 6:35!!!! i had to break it down and listen to it over and over again. but tool covers were my favorite-great fucking job!!!!!

[@mudpuppy7236]

John you always amaze me. I just wish that I wouldn't have sold my drums in 1991 just when TOOL was really getting noticed. I have always tapped to TOOL. Danny is the SHIT. Keep on keeping on. You amaze me every time. 😂😅😅😅😅

[@playdrums]

I'm watching, just waiting for a screw-up so I can be a troll and post a negative comment without having any videos of my own, but no dice. You absolutely nailed it. Youre vid is an inspiration to me to shut up with the comments and finally post some vids of my own. I havn't drummed im 4 years because of living in the middle of a city and having no place to practice, but now I'm back home, getting the kit back together. Again,just know dude youve really inspired me and thank you for posting.

[@JaviBee]

All time favorite tool song. Beautifully done!

[@kacperduzak56]

Well... nothing to say. Your Tool covers are amazing. I wait for Schism on your channel. It is nice to watch you to doing such a great job. Then Patient and Ticks & Leeches can come along. Hope you read this comment and do your art invency to these genious (like all Tool songs) songs. I'm a bassist by myself and Justin is making me to practice in every free moment with my guitar. Drum 'n bass communication is like this is realle rare in our times.

[@kacperduzak56]

Sorry for my english. Im fron Poland :)

[@mfKr-cl4rl]

Holy cow,the creepy hi hat part at 6:40, you nailed it. Its all about the details,really great work. Love it!

[@johnkew]

Thanks man! You're the second person in a week who knows Danny Carey, at least through friends. I hear he's really laid back and great to talk with. What a great experience that must have been to be in the studio with these guys. Thanks for watching, and for your feedback.

[@johnkew]

@THSurvivalGear Thanks for bringing up Opiate, that song really takes me back! I remember buying that album on cassette tape before going on an archaeological field school for six weeks. I nearly wore that tape out listening to it over and over on my Walkman. Excellent suggestion my friend!

[@YorkDrummer]

Most drummers take several takes to do different percussions and drum and the same time. But when you're a bad ass, 10 different percussion parts at once. Well done. Amazing stuff.

[@drummer265]

I've been trying to get down that polyrhythm at 6:35 and so far I can play the first 1 1/2 measures of it lol. It's so hard. Great job nailing this song dude.

[@StragglyRodney]

I just figured it out then haha. Took me a while too.

[@biscuitchickenwingdrum]

John Kew played that part so wrong don't follow his technique

[@TarekWriter]

Glenn Quagmire Dang. Went to your uploaded video page to see how it's done...but alas... I want to see how it's done.

[@tomwhitehill4308]

Tarek Elmani the only difference is that after the open high hat you don’t hit the hat with your stick for the next beat just close it

[@MisfitOff-Road]

The only person who could play this better, is Danny Carey himself, and even then I think we wouldn't be able to tell the different... You're truly an inspiration.

[@gilpinsteven]

Watching John's drumming to these Tool songs makes me appreciate Danny Carey (and the whole band) on an even deeper level than I ever thought possible. Extremely well done. Also- incredibly fun to watch the mechanics of all this!!

[@francescobrasi1804]

beatiful fill at 4:30

[@scottgoble9598]

super props to ya man !!! excellent

[@thebradleys5181]

I've never seen a more talented drummer. I've listened to this song 150 times.. It's one of my favorites, and you NAILED every intricacy..

[@diluted8]

love that snare sound

[@RyanxDunn]

Dude this guy's covers are really fudging good he puts a lot of effort into making all the other seperately recorded sounds as well in the beginning... awesome

[@kje.123]

My lord, that polyrhythm. You fuckin rock man.

[@XxAlmsivixX]

I don't get people sometimes, who dislikes this? It's executed freakin' close to perfect, perfect being Danny Carey

[@keithandlinus]

I have been drumming for 11 years and this is the most fun outside of drumming myself that I have had watching someone else play. I have seen Tool 6 times and 5 of those times, I manage to arrange my seating to be as close to behind DC as possible. Your covers are as close as I have gotten, short of watching the original (DC), as far as precision and sheer gravitas

[@Striker458]

He is wayyyyy Kewl!! It was amazing being in studio with them. Been around the biz and around alot of bands...TOOL is a class act all the way around!! Keep up the great work...We'll be watching.

[@blablue7]

you mister make music with that drums,with every beat, sweeter to my ears than anything else...you're a genius! I really enjoy your videos :))

[@lurkah44]

I had gotten used to just liking and favoriting your videos before viewing them because I knew you put out great videos, but this one really blew me away. Superb quality and dedication to playing the different sounds that Danny Carey likes to make. Keep rockin'

[@edge1000]

Saw your message, this is great HQ drum covers, Tool covers by far are awesome to watch.

[@CaitlinElizabethReed]

Damn. Couldn't help but smile when it got to the bridge!

[@BaronVonTomas]

Wow! Amazing dude.

[@josephdalton813]

That was one of the best covers I've seen. Great job!

[@Genericname768]

easily the best tool cover i have seen played, fucking kool bro. useine electronic kit as well as acoustic kit makes a difference aye. good stuff dude you the man

[@thirdbreath]

most people would have copped out and waited for the actual drums to start up, but you played the whole damn thing :D

[@Alfer230]

That part at 6:35 with the triplets on the hat, I share your appreciation of that part. I remember thinking it sounded somehow out of place and in place at the same time.. it reminded me something you would hear from someone beat boxing or something, but it fits there so well.

[@islyrical]

Amazing playing!

[@dazvaz144]

John, you've come such a long way. You're a stellar drummer.

[@whiskyweasal89]

Your pretty good dude. It amazes me how James freakin Keenan can compose so much into a measure and keep it perfectly tasteful. I am still in awe of this song.

[@uztrollingz]

You are really opening my eyes on tool's work. Very great performance for you and whoever writes / wrote tool's songs is now my favorite drummer

[@Raul2589]

You seriously inspire me to become a drummer since that's one of my favorite instruments. Danny Carey is a very talented dude and so are you man.

[@Gandii4200]

I always just watch this to see the polyrhythm....incredible..

[@mattwarren7729]

6:38 that high hat. kick and snare work is awesome. Thats always been my favorite part of that song and that part is not easy. You completely nailed it spot on. Awesome bro and I really appreciate getting to watch you work and do so with the hardest drumming you could pick.. Awesome

[@eventhorizon2122]

Hell yeah!! I grew in my teens early 20s watching my buddy play this in 1994 ish.. Man I can't count how many times the cops came knocking at 3 AM haha. he's gone now but mother Tucker's like you allow me to see him again. Plus it's tool I mean wtf? Good job bro tough song.

[@KeenClimb]

Wicked good job on the intro and the legendary Danny Carey polyrhythm

[@KGfess]

You, sir, are absolutely amazing. I am a huge tool/ Danny carey fan as well and i appreciate all the effort put in. Keep on rockin!

[@Reversoul]

You do the best drum covers on youtube by far.

[@basketballhistory6151]

So awesome! great cover, amazing performance. And i don't know if Danny Carey wrote his own drum parts, most likely, but its amazing and really sets up the rest of the band to be amazing. And this guy kills it! Thanks johnkew,

[@m.sullivan1870]

Same day Skyrim was released. My favorite song and my favorite game lol

[@daveshteven]

This is killer dude, that polyrhythm is one of my favorite things ever.

[@NYTROOPA]

Just incredible. Well done. With everything.... the production both video and audio also. Wow!

[@barnowlcom]

A shaker! It finally explains what I've been *hearing* in this song. Thank you for giving me that insight.

[@marianekph]

Simply awesome. I listened with my eyes wide open...

[@johnkew]

@Drum4Dream Thanks so much man, I'm always happy when I find people who appreciate this song.

[@summerloudwintermute4152]

my favourite tool song of all time. never surpassed :).

[@MikeHunt1380]

Damn dude. Watching this opened a hole inside of me. It was like looking at all I wanted to be abke to do. I admire you and your talent

[@neverenough71]

Excellent. He's not easy to cover so great job. Kit sounds amazing.

[@goodbye.moonman]

You've earned a like and a sub! Good work and great job with the polyrhythm!

[@Sludgee9]

I understand your intent to drum along to a Tool song. Danny is a mighty drummer, that;s not even up for debate. I would encourage you to aim higher with your own drumming as you have the potential to be far better. Don't just aim at the best, aim higher, because you can do it.

[@Calvert1212]

i agree, make danny break a sweat! no limits

[@leinadezonum9800]

Love your videos man. The beginning is indeed a guitar.

[@motazmustafa3997]

The best .. Thump up for you mr. John

[@IepsyI]

That was pretty much flawless. Great job. Especially the percussion and pad bits. That stuff is very hard to pick out by ear.

[@MasterofEtherium]

He's definitely one of the most laid back and "normal" of the band :P That being said, he comes up with the most unreal musical tracks... as a bass player I can really appreciate how amazing the drum lines for Tool are - the only problem is, it means I can never find a drummer who can play them with me!

[@sari-kitty]

Damn this song goes hard! It's one of my favorite songs by Tool. You crushed it too. I love watching you play. You put great energy and soul into it. Completely awesome. At 7:22 I frickin LOVE it!

[@johnkew]

That's a Pearl free-floating maple snare. I was using an Evans G2 coated batter and hazy snare side head.

[@vasusingal938]

now this is what i call cover......your kit(cymbals mostly) sounds killer man Respect

[@cagedanimal100]

dude, Danny would be proud! fantastic cover

[@calisgroomroom]

It take some high level skill with unbelievable concentration and precision to pull of what you just did!! Well done!!

[@lietaros1985]

top drumer so lucky to find your videos incredible job i hope i can see you with more videos with tool ^^

[@JoonPavel]

of all tool drum covers ive seen here in youtube this the BEST cover! just like in the cd.. \m/

[@kannanthebarbarian]

Epic cover dude! Your videos are next level. Wasn't expecting that intro!

[@40guitarman]

LOVE TO SEE TOOL DRUMMING EXCELLENT JOB DUDE

[@jakeeinsel2977]

the bridge the rest of the song was awesome man. i lvoe your stuff

[@jamsjr44]

I've always wanted to learn this song on drums and now this video has inspired me too! Awesome playing!

[@tugaman850]

Danny Carey is the best drummer by far to me and you dear sir are number two! :)

[@TJH3113]

Outstanding drumming and production.

[@johnkew]

@jaggerjjjjjjjjjj Thanks man, glad you liked it, and thanks so much for your feedback!

[@LikeahDocta]

Complete shred This guy needs millions of subs

[@HotShotR92J]

That was amazing! :) You're an amazing drummer. Oh, and kudos on the intro bit! Before the drum kit actually comes into play. That part JUST blew me away.

[@mohamedfarouk824]

What an intro 🤟🏽awesome drum cover

[@galileofattimiei5673]

I've just watched all the eulogy's drum covers. that's the the better one. cheers.

[@thepoozer]

I can't stop watching your videos and I'm a guitarist. You're really talented

[@johnkew]

@playdrums This is some of the most inspiring feedback I've received. Thanks so much for your honesty, and if I have helped you in any way to start playing again, then I couldn't be happier.

[@johnkew]

@SuperJR03 I haven't heard of Birds of Tokyo, I'll check 'em out. I've also got some Rush covers, and some miscellaneous other stuff. I'm toying around with doing a RATM song next, we'll see.

[@808jam]

sickest cover of this song on youtube! awesome job man!!!

[@PGCAlmeida]

Hi John. Thanks for sharing this video, you did a great job and you serve as inspiration and motivation as I'm starting drums myself after being playing the guitar for the past 20 years or so. I have one comment though: I don't know whether someone has pointed this out already (there are too many comments to read them all), I think that the intro is done not with the drums but with the guitar, by playing the A string at the bridge of a Gibson Les Paul. That's how I play it and it sounds close.

[@MrJJsDrumTV]

That was wonderful! JJ

[@jhamler1]

Okay, I doubt that Danny Carey plays the maracas (or whatever that percussive thing is) live, but... WOW! I"m impressed. And I'm jealous of your kit. Very nice... Whatever, you kick much ass. Well done. You're good enough, you oughta be getting studio work at any rate. Jeez, I wish I were as good as you are. Your timing is something to be envied...

[@johnkew]

Wow, thanks for your awesome feedback! It really motivates me to keep making these videos.

[@Striker458]

Man...that 6:35 is not ez...AT ALL! Pretty close to perfection.... Had an opportunity to be in studio with Tool during rehearsals and few years ago through a.......friend. He would enjoy this. Keep up the great work.

[@aenemarts]

hey dude that intro was great as hell, great job men, keep uploading videos