Tool - Rosetta Stoned // Johnkew Drum Cover

What can you say about Rosetta Stoned? A contender for Tool's best song, for sure. And it's definitely one of their most technically complex and difficult songs.
People have been asking me to record this one for years now. But it has taken until now to do it because (1) it's 11-minutes of polyrhythms and I'm lazy, and (2), I wanted to do it justice.
I can safely say that this was the most difficult and most rewarding song I've attempted. I didn't get it perfect, but I did it to the best of my abilities currently, and I tried damned hard to get it right. And since I don't drum for a living, and I have other obligations, this might be the best I'll ever be. Who knows? So of all the drum covers I've put up here, this one takes on a special significance to me.
Hopefully that shows in the video.
I had a lot of help on the production side of this video. Many thanks to Ben Slack for mixing and mastering the audio, to Gene Kucinkas for filming, and to Will Cameron for graphic design.
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I proudly endorse Murat Diril handmade Turkish cymbals.
Recorded on Sonor Select Force maple drums, Pearl free-floating maple 14-inch snare, Murat Diril cymbals (14” Arena Hi-Hat; 10” Renaissance Splash, 18” Renaissance Crash, 18” Renaissance Dark Crash, 20” Arena Crash, 17” FX Crash and 18” Light China (Stacked), 20” Renaissance Brilliant Ride); Evans EC2 batter drum heads and G1 resonant drum heads, DW 9000 double bass pedal, DW 3000 hi hat stand, Tama drum throne, Vic Firth Danny Carey sticks, Audix Fusion overhead microphones, Apex 435 room mics, Audix D-series mics on toms and kick, Audix i5 and Shure SM57 mic on snare, M-Audio Profire 2626 interface, Pro Tools, Sony Alpha 6000, Canon T2i, Canon Vixia HF M40, and GoPro HD Hero cameras, Shure in-ear monitors.

[@NACHOthighs]

I peed my pants when I saw this in my feed

[@rickthompson9467]

Devan Martinez Lol me too

[@thesoapster]

I feel ya.

[@TheLegendofSkullKid]

Devan Martinez Well, goddamn, I shit the bed.

[@bminfereno666]

Goddamn peed the bed!

[@kingadalou]

Devan Martinez I puked on my my mom.

[@johnleblanc7022]

8:35 "I killed that section, please allow me to celebrate in joy with a couple gleeful stick flips."

[@cjlorenz6766]

Stick flips, tosses and spins are usually used as a method to keep track of timing or a counter so to speak. As well as to add a little flair.

[@Daddy53751]

That section of the song in my book is one of the most amazing musical pieces period.

[@inthedream9127]

@John LeBlanc Tool and Dortmund! Great combination

[@johnleblanc7022]

@@inthedream9127 Heja BVB! :D much love, friend!

[@inthedream9127]

@@johnleblanc7022 much love! A fantastic game today. Great way to end the season 💛🖤

[@JackTheRipperSquid]

Watching this just makes it unfathomable how Danny Carey writes this stuff out of thin air.

[@breezyamar]

JackTheRipperSquid well said!

[@croakingfrog3173]

And how does he remember to play it the same every time (especially when the song is recently written)

[@BrainyBoy1200]

Copious and equal amounts of jazz fusion, DMT and time spent locked in a dark room with naught but a kit.

[@TristanTheGamer01]

These are probably the songs Danny spends alot of time on before recording.

[@Kcdragonman]

Actually according to Danney, he uses sacred geometry in order to develop his patterns. Not completely sure how he does that, but that’s his technique

[@DirtyDingo419]

6 years later and I keep coming back to this video. Seriously John, you should be so proud of yourself - this is an amazing performance. Hope you're doing well man.

[@DavidS-rd7kr]

I come back to it 3-5 times a WEEK.

[@Apollo6966]

I come back to it CONSTANTLY for this 6 years! 😁 Welcome to the club))

[@norphes3865]

Yeah same here i listen to this x10 times more than the original. This performance is ridiculous and i'm kind of addicted to it

[@jasonmihatsch7762]

This is the best drum cover video I'll ever see in my life... I'm going home now to shit the bed.

[@jp-47471]

Lol

[@HCXWinchester]

Underrated comment lol

[@caidenneumann7107]

Don’t forget your pen!

[@danteimage9214]

This comment wins

[@briantripoli5348]

Forgot to bring a pen to take notes....... been there done that.

[@tomahawkslap]

how do you continue playing after this? what else is there to do? you've won!

[@GrapeFlavoredAntifreeze]

tomahawkslap Make something even better

[@PunisherNBK718]

Jaffacus facts!!

[@garycollins3494]

Mastodon and Cattle Decapitation have INSANE drummers

[@Proppur_]

Gary Collins their drummers are definitely insane, but still don’t hold anything towards the complexity of Carey’s playing =P

[@garycollins3494]

@@Proppur_You honestly can't really compare them, three completely different styles of music.

[@johnseward2934]

I'm not a drummer, but that 8:37 release must be pure drumming orgasm. Holding that slowly growing groove starting at 7:03 for over a minute a half then finally letting it go into a building crescendo of cymbal crashes, tom rolls, and more, just seems like ecstasy.

[@cad2011]

My favorite part of the entire song is that solo.

[@MegaVeer123]

Time to get Fear Inoculum drum cover....!!!!!

[@moviemaster8510]

Nah, we need Chocolate Chip Trip.

[@nailsonjesus3]

Fear inoculum cover

[@luigi85olmedo]

Pneuma

[@tommyowen8583]

I-N-V-I-N-C-I-B-L-E

[@user-yt6ep4rm7v]

Descending! I already have a guitar cover. Waiting for drums

[@slapmyhed]

He doesn’t play drums for a living, though. Imagine being this good at anything as a hobby. This is like having not only an ace up your sleeve but the rest of the royal flush besides.

[@laykehicks8413]

when you're not pressured or paid to do it and you love it.... you get THIS.

[@mattystewart8]

The thing with what youre saying is he didnt write this music. Imitation is amazing but its no where near as impressive as sitting there and thinking about how brilliant danny carey is for actually writing this..... dont get me wrong this guy is a million times better drummer than i may ever be but my point is valid i think

[@somenbwithabadhistoryteach5872]

@@mattystewart8 yeah. Let's not forget about writing, forgetting nobody in this town is interested in starting a band, forgetting how to play what you wrote, cry about it, relearn it again, then never play it again.

[@VilenDNB]

@@mattystewart8 valid maybe, but unnecessary... I think it's nothing short of mind blowing to witness anyone achieve this level of proficiency... I try not to think about Danny coming up with it... It hurts my brain... Where John wins my admiration the most is allowing us to be a fly on the wall and see every drum hit... Something that until recently, Danny has not allowed. Also... These mixdowns are better than the album release... Who ever masters these videos should mix down all of Tools future work and remaster all their previous work also 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@drummaboy2346]

I play drums every single day for 30mins a day, I've played with all kinds of musicians, I drum for fun not for profit, there are a ton of great unheard of drummers, I would argue there is probably someone out there better than Carey, who does nothing but breathe and play drums all day. I am saying this as a HUGR tool fan, and danny Carey is easily top 3 favorite drummers for me.

[@MeCoolMitch]

I honestly think this song has the best drumming I've ever heard in any type of rock music

[@fatalmanticore4613]

By far yes

[@MissMaja86]

You could say that about all their songs, how you were able to choose a single song is really impressive. I cant even pick my favourite album.

[@CutandShoot5x5]

Agreed 💯%!!!!!!

[@venominmania]

Then came Pneuma

[@mrshark8094]

It's those polyrhythms

[@Elchinodiabolero]

Maynard: So Danny, what time signature will you play on? Danny: 342145^321/21x4.5 Adam: Coooooooooool.

[@alanbejarano4940]

Maynard: So Danny, what tempo will you play on? Danny: Yes

[@chadc8588]

The tempo doesnt change in this song, your thinking of the time signature

[@Elchinodiabolero]

@@chadc8588 ye, I'm kind of useless when it comes to music

[@chadc8588]

@@Elchinodiabolero np, its never too late to learn

[@scarfacejor]

Alien music

[@gagelindell271]

Such an underrated Tool song that nobody talks about. Some of my favorite lyrics by Maynard.

[@ucrazykid]

The lyrics are freakin’ hysterical. I love this song.

[@gagelindell271]

ucrazykid 100%

[@ejl1000]

Overwhelmed as one would be, placed in my position Such a heavy burden now to be the One Born to bear and read to all The details of our ending To write it down for all the world to see But I forgot my pen Shit the bed again

[@gagelindell271]

@@ejl1000 So badass!!!!!!

[@123dakdev]

one of the best for sure

[@smnsmnsmnsmnsmn]

8:38 when playing this cover unlocks super powers and you start to transcend

[@gilpinsteven]

Exactly!! Absolutely incredible moment.

[@Justin-sg2ix]

5 years later, still the best Rosetta Stoned drum cover on youtube!

[@DavidS-rd7kr]

6. 6 years

[@MyGroo]

For me 8:37 is probably the best part of the best Tool song, like a grand finale. Seeing this guy killing it while also throwing his sticks in the air brings smile to my face, mad respect 🙌

[@increase9896]

the 15/4 rhythm pleases me like no other. and those accents by justin on the bass just hit soooo good

[@zachyopchick5649]

idk if I’d called that 15/4 necessarily. More like 5 bars of 3/4. I know sort of synonymous but not how it would be notated (though I’m just a hobbyist) What’s extra crazy is that the bass drum is in 5/8. Justin’s low G notes are in this 5/8 pattern while his accents as you’ve said are highlight each third beat of the 3/4 patter. Also, I believe Danny is doing Swiss triplets with his hands that are in 4. Triple polyrhythm absolutely insane and still sounds sexy and musical

[@jackburton4691]

He did it, the absolute madman.

[@chriszewski]

It's all in the reflexes

[@MrCoosmiyn2]

"And it's definitely one of their most technically complex and difficult songs." Yup. And he throws his sticks around while he plays. Uhum.

[@lucasc2270]

He didn't say it was hard song to play though haha

[@principalmcvicker6530]

@@lucasc2270 I know this comment is 6 months old but thought I'd mention he does say that in the description

[@taunokekkonen5733]

There's a difference being hard to learn and hard to play. Nothing Carey does requires Mangini's hands, but does require plenty of groove.

[@kingjufu8308]

Clearly someone who doesn't understand musical time signatures, how much they change in this song, and how difficult that is for the drummer.

[@josht2136]

He's had at least 13 years to practice

[@lb2696]

When you started flipping sticks I was like “I don’t like show offs but you know what, you earned it, mate.” This track is insane.

[@EGOS42]

You know you've ascended when you cover Danny Carey to perfection and still have time to flip your sticks.

[@Fearskill]

8:43 Seriously dude ahah, as if this cover wasn't already awesome

[@MicheleCiprianiit]

killed it!

[@whatsaname2588]

Can' t believe what I saw, goddamn, shit the bed!

[@woodruffba]

Il Commodoro typical

[@reneebear3641]

I'd write down that this woodruffba guy is a douche, *But I forgot my pen.*

[@victorarana5868]

Not a drummer, but 7:05 and onwards looks hard as shit. Just holding that many rhythms at once, it's like each limb has its own brain. And he holds it for a long time too, lot of time for error,

[@sqism]

totes. the parts on their own are tough, but what's amazing is the length and consistency these dudes are able to deliver during such a complex beat.

[@beboycowbop]

That 15/4 part is just magnificent... I’m a bassist myself and how tight Tool are (and to his his credit John) is insane. Watched a video where Justin talks about going on walks and ends up walking in a strange time signature. He would keep it in his head to play and record when he got home, that shit is fantastic.

[@hemanthkotagiri8865]

That bit is by far the most mathematically abstract and complicated music piece I've ever heard.

[@c95060]

@@hemanthkotagiri8865 try meshuggah - I

[@hemanthkotagiri8865]

@@c95060"I" know meshuggah. I feel they are indeed a really great band. But the drummer in there, plays progressive repetitive notes.(my opinion). But Danny, nope! Danny's got lot of polyrhythmic going on and the math behind it is absolutely crazy and he doesn't even prepare before composing, he just does it on the go and that to me, is beyond God-like.

[@colbyscott9822]

I keep coming back to this video. I've seen it like 20 times, and I'm not even a drummer. The percussion in this song is just so good I have to see someone play it. You do an amazing job!

[@gustavolepe741]

Also the guitar, and the lyrics (quite funny) I’m not a musician but this song it’s like floating away

[@derrickjivery6933]

This puts the drums at the forefront….then when the focus shifts to Justin and that fucking chunk….and then Adam comes in screaming…..BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@davidspurlock1111]

@@derrickjivery6933 Tool generally DOES put the drums at the front. Because Danny.

[@austinmarek7442]

THE MYTH, THE LEGEND, JOHN KEW DOES IT AGAIN!

[@Sithreis]

7:43 the switch off hihats. Fucking perfect. That was always my favorite part of the song.

[@johnkew]

It's funny how that little thing has so much impact. I spent a lot of time making the sample for that foot pedal, trying to get it to sound just like the album.

[@Sithreis]

Amazing attention to detail man, I woulda been a lil bummed if it wasnt in it. It always gave me a menacing or impending doom kinda feel, like some evil ass spirit beckoning danny to play some sinister shit lol

[@BrendonWalkerAU]

pootzko he introduces a percussion sound. Kinda sorta like castanets...but not. And it's a really important element in the song to help it build up to the crescendo.

[@BrendonWalkerAU]

pootzko yeah not so much connected to a head on the eKit. The foot switch plugs into the brain, so it's just there purely to trigger a sound :-)

[@justmyfourstringsand]

Yeah the original comment confused me too - it should have said "switch of" not "switch off"

[@inappropriatern8060]

Sometimes, I think Danny Carey is up there doing John Kew covers.

[@brucestubstad7096]

😅

[@EdWeeks]

Man the buildup from 7:04 to the release at 8:38 is my favorite part of any tool song. Always puts a smile on my face. And when you started flipping sticks I flipped my shit. So. Good.

[@joelauguste7956]

Rephrase,if danny needed a lunch break,Jon could take over, great drumming!! This is very complex stuff wow! Danny's the greatest but your great

[@Webeteam]

I needed my parents permission to watch this for my own personal safety

[@XqMASTERpX]

Danny Carey must see this

[@Dremin2009]

Danny Carey should make a youtube channel where he does videos just like this, would be the most amazing thing ever.

[@lamestroyer6244]

he does....every time he plays it

[@sydzik6675]

7:04 is when the goosebumps start. You're welcome.

[@mrkrunch4340]

8:39 - I sub for stick spins. Awesome

[@WavySan]

Immediately subbed when he started flipping sticks.

[@frightenedsoul]

He was just showing off at that point... and I was completely fine with it.

[@kjharish]

Tbh that's not what should have made you sub. It's the part before him flipping with polyrhythms that is the epitome

[@richbutnotfamous1158]

Thank you for reminding me to sub

[@TheAlane0607]

Who agrees that he should do Schism???

[@terence13th]

And third eye!

[@ErizotDread]

Why just narrow it down to one song? Let's just get the whole Tool catalog! lol

[@VilenDNB]

This video made Rosetta Stoned a favourite Tool song of mine. Whoever masters these videos is a genius and should be hired to remaster all of Tools music... Except Undertow, thats perfect

[@IndelibleVI]

Absolutely amazing man. Sounds like it came straight from the album. I've always listened to this song thinking that it has to be extremely complex to play, and now after seeing you play this, my mind is blown. Thank you for this, you're an amazing drummer!

[@johnkew]

Thanks man, glad you liked it!

[@NooDLES411911]

@@johnkew we need descending performed with your godly drum skills

[@joelauguste7956]

If Dan needed a replacement for about an hour let's say, lunch, you'd definitely fit the bill

[@SethDombachProductions]

John- seriously you nailed it. Incredible

[@johnkew]

Thanks man!

[@Morphinos]

From 8:37 on, flipping the sticks like a boss. I can see Danny Carey applauding

[@milkmanswife93696]

impressive job at 6:27 (and 6:46). one of the rare examples of three different rhythms played simultaneously in metal drumming. very well executed.

[@anotsadventures8316]

Watching this for the nth times and it still gets my eyes teary how beautiful this song and drum cover is.

[@philipskaftikus4615]

Alright then, picture this if you will: 10 to 2 AM, X, Yogi DMT, and a box of Krispy Kremes, in my "need to know" pose, just outside of Area 51. Contemplating the whole "chosen people" thing with just a flaming stealth banana split the sky like one would hope but never really expect to see in a place like this. Cutting right angle donuts on a dime and stopping right at my Birkenstocks, and me yelping... Holy fucking shit! Then the X-Files being, looking like some kind of blue-green Jackie Chan with Isabella Rossellini lips and breath that reeked of vanilla Chig Champa, Did a slow-mo Matrix descent out of the butt end of the banana vessel and hovered above my bug-eyes, my gaping jaw, and my sweaty L. Ron Hubbard upper lip and all I could think was: "I hope Uncle Martin here doesn't notice that I pissed my fuckin' pants." So light in his way, Like an apparition, He had me crying out, "Fuck me, It's gotta be, Deadhead Chemistry, The blotter got right on top of me, Got me seein' E-motherfuckin'-T!" And after calming me down with some orange slices and some fetal spooning, E.T. revealed to me his singular purpose. He said, "You are the Chosen One, the One who will deliver the message. A message of hope for those who choose to hear it and a warning for those who do not." Me. The Chosen One? They chose me!!! And I didn't even graduate from fuckin' high school. You better. You better. You better. You better listen. Then he looked right through me With somniferous almond eyes. Don't even know what that means Must remember to write it down. This is so real. Like the time Dave floated away. See my heart is pounding, 'Cause this shit never happens to me. Can't breathe, right now! It was so real. Like I woke up in Wonderland. All sort of terrifying. And I don't wanna be all alone when I tell this story. And can anyone tell me why You all sound like Peanut's parents Will I ever be coming down? This is so real. Finally it's my lucky day. See my heart is racing, 'Cause this shit never happens to me. Can't breathe, right now! You believe me, don't you? Please believe what I just said, see the Dead ain't touring. And this wasn't all in my head. See they took me by the hand and invited me right in, Then they showed me something. I don't even know where to begin. Strapped down my bed. Feet cold and eyes red. I'm out my head. Am I alive, am I dead? Can't remember what they said. God damn. Shit the bed! (high... I I I I I... high... I I I I I) (high) [Repeated] Overwhelmed as one would be, placed in my position. Such a heavy burden now to be the one. Born to bear and read to all The details of our ending. To write it down for all the world to see. But I forgot my pen, Shit the bed again, Typical. Strapped down my bed. Feet cold and eyes red. I'm out my head. Am I alive, am I dead? Sunkist and sudafed, gyroscopes and infrared. Won't help, brain dead. Can't remember what they said. God damn. Shit the bed! I can't remember what they said to me. Can't remember what they said to make me out to be a hero! Can't remember what they said. Bob help me. Can't remember what they said. Don't know. Won't know. [Repeated] God damn shit the bed!

[@felixwickstrom1606]

Philip Skaftikus i love the kind of trippy, blurrt and dissociated sound those vocals have

[@somenbwithabadhistoryteach5872]

what kind of weed do you have to take to envision this, Whatever Maynard took, I want some.

[@mattdwyer8256]

Some guy with a bad history teacher LSD

[@somenbwithabadhistoryteach5872]

@@mattdwyer8256 I almost forgot.

[@bimmerbent]

typical

[@djschweiger]

Watching this for the 21st time now. I still can not believe he really did it - the insanity that is Rosetta Stoned. And at the same time his most on point cover yet. 8:36 is just orgasmic.

[@anotsadventures8316]

Who else here is excited for august 30, 2019? New Tool album means new Dannys drums, Adams guitar & Justins bass to study, to understand, amazed and dwell in to. I'm gonna be so happy.

[@bandwizard]

This guy has officially completed the drums. He's won

[@jaysonbrady1689]

So there's a chick who has 6 million views on a tool cover, that is completely off. Not even close. You did Danny Carey justice. Actually mic'd the drums properly, 10/10 good job buddy!

[@ifoldaa0078]

Jayson Brady It really is a feminist related thing, to be completely honest, don’t ask me why it is, everytime a girl uploads anything musical related, and at first thought, far outside the usual females comprehension, people for some reason lose their shit in excitement and click like mad dogs. Really shows men are factually and realistically capable of doing much more masculine, complicatedesque things, a man uploads something like this, the interest isn’t really sprung up, it’s almost expected for a male to be capable of pulling this off (generally speaking) so of course women are also going to click on it, it in some ways represents women, and their capabilities.

[@thomasferrarojr.9772]

What chick? What song? Tell us.

[@mattmorin4476]

Thomas Ferraro Jr. probably Meytal

[@liveactionlink8736]

@@ifoldaa0078 Well said. Slightly harsh but in the best and truest way

[@irti_pk]

@@ifoldaa0078 True but something you would be crucified for saying in today's day and age.

[@00SonicArchitect00]

For someone who doesn't drum for a living, yet to be able to cover this song so immaculately, to almost perfection which is an impeccable standard of being able to play the drums - you inspire me man - whatever it is I want to be better at, I'm just going to try that much harder after witnessing this. I can only imagine how many tries it would've taken you to hit all those notes with such precision and with such attention to detail - mind blowing. Truly masterful man - thanks for this!

[@clintjordan2912]

Rohan Bhammar My thoughts exactly.

[@draconianTL]

he's an academic - Archaeology.

[@ruplateralus]

Its absolutely staggering as to just how good this dude is !!!

[@rexhooper5417]

"OVERWHELMED AS ONE WOULD BE PLACED IN MY POSITION!" great cover love it mate!

[@leonflorence118]

My life would be complete if you covered Triad

[@muckiemarfe2782]

3:01 snare roll is mathematically (11/8) so sweet. Salute!

[@Vlad-mx8cl]

Was just watching another drum cover of yours, "The Pot". I literally jumped for joy when I saw this. Thank you!

[@johnkew]

Good timing!

[@Qminoo]

I have a question you can hopefully answer: Do you remember recording this? I mean, do you remember literally sitting there and playing this? Because you were IN THE ZONE, man. It's fascinating to watch.

[@somenbwithabadhistoryteach5872]

to be honest, I probably wouldn't.

[@cf453]

Somewhere between the beginning and the stick flips, John just fucking ascended. It was amazing watching his conscious brain turn off.

[@davidspurlock1111]

@@cf453 Its the place we all aspire to get to, when playing a song.

[@johnbradley9827]

we drummers are never in the zone, to play something like this you need to be so absolute and be aware of every minute detail, if you slip into comfort on the drums you will quite literally kill a song like this

[@unamericano]

My favorite thing about this video is that it's a cover, meaning all the comments about how extraordinary this performance is all ends up being a homage to the original man who made it. Danny really is just on another level. The Olympic Gold medalist all-timer of drumming up there with Peart.

[@vollidiotcool]

holy fuck this is amazing. you surpassed even my greatest expectations. and concratulations on the endorsement with Murat Diril! those cymbals sound awesome!

[@johnkew]

Thanks man, and I'm loving the sounds of these cymbals on recordings.

[@IsaacAskew]

I don't have the vocabulary to adequately express how fantastic I think this cover is.

[@notsure1969]

*FLAWLESS VICTORY*

[@Brousey]

Still come back to this for that feeling of bliss that life continuously doesn't provide anymore

[@TheiiDanxD]

A Triad cover would be awesome !

[@TMmodify]

byPika I second this

[@rockyrubink2868]

I third this

[@JoinHerArmy]

6:06 - Sweet spot of the song for me. Love it.

[@Moonglum30]

for me too. I always enjoyed the bass line at that part

[@portal432]

Swiss army triplets, with accent on snare. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3bXc2ehjd-Bo6c

[@jiminthecountry3849]

i still come back and watch this every few weeks... so sick!

[@johncage3969]

This guy needs more subs and likes. I've never seen anyone who can cover Danny Carey so well.

[@kevinmelone]

Hope you know John, whenever I feel like listening to Rosetta Stoned, I play this video instead of just the song on my phone. Makes it a million times better than the song already is.

[@michaelflores2040]

I have NEVER clicked on a video so fast! I have been waiting forever for this!!!

[@michaelflores2040]

Please make a drums only too! Omg

[@johnkew]

Follow the link at the end of this video for the drums-only.

[@michaelflores2040]

johnkew Thanks man!

[@johnstahrstartcleanfitwell1051]

Man a lot of times I love watching you play Tool sometimes more than I like to watch Danny

[@toolisgod6]

My arm started cramping just watching 7:04-8:36, bravo!

[@Daniel-jf6pu]

Just on my birthday, this is the best gift. I waited this for so long

[@johnkew]

Well happy birthday!

[@ryansoleim]

Osvaldo Muñoz You could almost consider it... a Holy Gift.

[@goodvibesonly6161]

Happy Birthday man :D

[@Daniel-jf6pu]

Thx!!

[@hairbiopi1240]

Mitchell Sommer it came out already.

[@CrackSmoker420]

Best tool covers on youtube.

[@mgonzalez8880]

The stick flips give me a serotonin boost....

[@fall9stand10]

3 years in a row.. still one of John's Masterpiece... top 3 "go-to" piece for devouring somebody's hard work and dedication into drumming!!!

[@bladeMatster6]

John, this is amazing! In the description you come across as very humble and down to earth. You are emulating one of the greatest drummers out there, Danny Carey, whom I sure would be blown away by how good you are. (1) You're definitely not lazy, the lengths you went to to get all the details correct is insane! And (2) you definitely did the song justice.

[@scythes2864]

If you would timetravel to the year 500 and perform these coördinated motoric movements the public will probably burn you for witchcraft. It's amazing what people nowadays can do musically.

[@chandlerbrown3172]

Scythes People back then could do amazing polyrhythmic percussion as well, it's not exclusive to modern times silly goose

[@anachronisticlaserbeams4820]

People underestimate what past humans could do. They had the same mental and physical capabilities as modern humans. Although it is true that these particular rhythms would be pretty goddamn alien to them.

[@azhurelpigeon]

Anachronistic Laser Beams Yes exactly! Sure no “caveman” came up with quantum mechanics or a computer, I’m certain that there were Steven Hawkin level IQ cavemen who did incredible things relative to the technology available to them.

[@jordanbaird3808]

George Kam Actually, the earliest evidence of modern humans (ie. Homo sapiens) dates back over 300,000 years. Over the next 250,000 years or so, they developed into what we now consider to be Homo sapien sapiens (humans displaying full behavioral modernity, ie. language, music, culture, abstract thinking). There has also been significant fossil evidence that Neanderthals and Homo sapiens coexisted, and likely even interbred until about 40,000 years ago. So to say that modern humans have only existed for 5000-7000 years, and that they lived totally and completely separate to cavemen is just plain false.

[@Theserjtankianfan]

Anachronistic Laser Beams we’ve been evolving way more than you think dude even our anatomy is slightly different, and even average heights are different. Intelligence wise I can only guess but with a supercomputer in my pocket i think I can outsmart their so called Steven Hawkins. We daily meet problems they can’t even fathom we are essentially aliens to them.

[@FlankinspanK]

THE SONG UTILIZES THE WHOLE KIT SO WELL

[@joshmoore9561]

It must be so satisfying to be able to play this on drums.

[@pwnedshift1]

he actually did it, the absolute madman

[@Loko-kk7tl]

Congratulations, you’ve won.

[@hectorchamate2216]

Imagine fucking up an 11 video drum cover because you were goofing around with the sticks. Now, imagine being so fucking badass and good at what you do that you don't even flinch. Johnkew, you LITERALLY rock, man!

[@stackspace]

If I wasnt such a huge Carey fan, I would say the real hero here is the camera work.

[@tee4222]

GOOSEBUMPS!!! AMAZING! I didn’t think it could be done properly by anyone but the man himself..

[@PrimeRsoul]

This is an outstanding performance! Most people watching this probably don't understand the effort and dedication it takes to reach this level of perfection. As a musician it took me 34 years to get close to perfection and after all this time, I still feel I have a lot to learn on my instrument. I play triangle.

[@talbotbid011]

Good on you brother!

[@liveactionlink8736]

How dare you do stick flips while playing a Danny Carey rhythm! You can't just go around showing your balls to the world like that. Seriously though, amazing job dude

[@calebfernando7794]

he can do what he damn well pleases lmao.

[@liveactionlink8736]

@@calebfernando7794 I see that. Just trying to give a heads up that showing off your balls and the massive size of them violates some KZbin policies ;)

[@Benjamin-om3ih]

@@liveactionlink8736 haha I cracked up at your comments. Well played

[@roganhinchliffe4442]

one dropped stick and its over

[@thezman511]

This lives in the drum cover hall of fame!

[@mgtimp]

TRULY a Masterpiece John!! Spot on, you did it justice! Always a pleasure! ^_^

[@johnkew]

Thanks Matt - are you going to give this one a try?

[@mgtimp]

johnkew Ha!... Think I'll leave this one alone ;) More Tool though coming for sure! \m/

[@jupoga96]

Simply amazing, 100% accurate cover of a masterpiece

[@Stop_The_Car]

8:37 after holding that sweet minute long groove he comes out spinning his drumsticks. Pure braingasm.

[@PranavBhattarai]

One heck of HARDCORE stuff he pulls it off so precisely. Loved this.

[@huuhhOnMyTip]

by far best danny cover there is

[@Bards727]

This brought tears to my eyes

[@sianspherica]

The stick flips at the climax. Goddamn. This is a man having fun covering the work of some masters.

[@georgefrag3161]

2:57 GOD DAMN IT

[@kooouumar32]

I got asmr from this.

[@johnkew]

That's good to hear, because this song never failed to give me goosebumps, and I played it at least 100 times during practice.

[@NappingWanderer]

good to know I'm not the only one!

[@222056]

I watch this near daily, unbelievably impressive.

[@Waymanator123]

I'm a simple human, I see tool, I see a good cover, I subscribe and thumbs up.

[@BKJ-88]

This is one of the best things on the Internet. Not even a joke.

[@x.kalibre]

So good to see this and to read your opinion about Rosetta Stoned. One of my favorite songs of all time, a masterpiece in my book, both technically and lyrically. And you absolutely crushed it! :D

[@PopGunEnt]

I’ll be honest. For whatever reason, I wasn’t expecting much. But I’ll be damned this dude made this song seem brand new after all these years. I didn’t realize just how drum centric this song is until seeing someone cover it beat for beat like this. Good shit man. Keep it up. 👊

[@amateurhourd.i.y.9731]

Did you see the drums only version? Yet another layer of awesomeness.

[@amadeuswolf4628]

10/24/2023 .......thank you! Just found this..Amazing Job bro!! My favorite Tool song ever.

[@briantripoli5348]

2 years later with 2 years sober. Wish you where able to put out more feed because you are amazing and I love it.

[@UltimateHalo117]

Ridiculous, you are some sort of machine John! Well done dude aha

[@antondavidovic3996]

Metronome: "Fuck this shit, I can't keep up"

[@NihinduAngana]

there is nothing more satisfying that those drum stick flips during the climax of the song.... damnnn props to you brother

[@1000Zebedee]

I'm not a musician and I'm not a drummer but I like what I hear. I LOVE TOOL and this rendition is FANTASTIC. Well done Sir.👏👍