Troy Wright - Tower Of Power - Soul Vaccination - Drum Cover

Hey all!!
Small update... I've been a little quiet here as I relocated my music school to a bigger place on the Gold Coast last year and built this new filming and recording studio 🤘🏻 This video was recorded as part of my schools KZbin channel 'teacher cover videos' and thought I would share it with you guys here as well cause this song fucking rules. If you want to see my other teachers and all of our students check out the Wright Music School KZbin channel:
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Tower of Power and David Garibaldi have been a massive part of my music influences growing up so felt fitting to cover this song. His linear approach has always been unique! The kit I'm playing here is Pearl's Decade Maple drums that they loaned me (reason for having stock heads). I did a video on this kit here:
• Pearl's Decade Maple D...
I'm also in the process of getting my new Pearl Masterworks kit set up and ready to record in this studio and I can't wait to share that with you as well! PLUS now that I have finished with the build and move, more content will appear here on my channel!
PEACE AND LOVE TO YOU ALL YOU RAD LEGENDS!!!
*Filmed, recorded, mixed and edited by Troy Wright at the Wright Music School (Gold Coast, Australia)
GEAR:
I proudly endorse and exclusively use Pearl Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Remo Skins and Vic Firth Drum Sticks.
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IN THIS VIDEO:
Pearl Decade Maple in Satin Black Burst 10x7", 12x8", 14x5", 16x16", 22x18"
Sabian L-R 19" AAX Xtreme China, 15" Artisan hats, 18" Legacy Crash, 22" Legacy Heavy Ride, 19" AAX Xplosion Crash.

[@matthiasmcz9955]

Cool vid Troy! Cant wait for your next upload in 2024

[@marcosdrum]

😂😅😂

[@jacobsmith1877]

ha burn! No seriously this dude needs to upload weekly.

[@blackdiamondcleaningservices]

Troy has mastered the drums. I've watched him off and on for many years. The saddest part is that the channel hasn't reached millions of subscribers because it's well deserved. Quality content, amazing performance, and a lot of fantastic covers choices. Wishing you the best Troy.

[@_misterwilly]

Dude, that kit + your technique makes everything sound immaculate.

[@korey08]

For all i know, he could be playing on a mount of rubbish and make it sound awesome :)

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

I love hearing the juxtaposition of a more “rock influenced” drummer shredding over some funk. Awesome job bud!

[@kcb8286]

Never clicked a notification faster in my life.

[@cbaum64]

Your whole channel could be renamed “The Value of Rimshots” and nobody would ever question it

[@NotSilasPipson]

Welcome to being a metal drummer that decides to venture into funk. And what a beautiful world it is.

[@RYNOTVPLUS3]

@@NotSilasPipson and vice versa! Eric Moore jumping from gospel/funk style drumming to bands like TRAM and suicidal tendencies is fucking sick

[@TroyWright]

It's been a minute since I've uploaded some covers on this channel! I've been kept a little busy as I relocated my music school to a bigger place last year and built this new filming and recording studio as well 🤘🏻 This video was recorded as part of my schools youtube channel so I thought I would share it here with you guys as well. I'm also playing Pearl's Decade Maple kit, which you can check out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5fSmKenm56mqJI

[@larrytate1657]

More videos with the new kit please, when you get the time!

[@edisonzhou6223]

hi

[@gdwb1805]

DG, is smiling at you doc. You beat it up, for real!😎

[@21Danieltbs]

Never thought I'd see a TOP cover on your channel but man, that was sick. David Garibaldi has been a big influence and I really enjoy your drumming. Maybe a "What is hip?" cover next? hehe

[@joshuakatz2499]

I would argue that this is essentially “What is Hip”.... just with a different title.

[@christosstamato527]

'Squib Cakes' by TOP also had some killer drums, to go alongside the trademark horns. Maybe he can try that next?

[@tagewestergaard3541]

Best Tower of Power drumcover. Awesome job Troy 🙏🥁

[@mattgros86]

I honestly don’t know what’s more impressive David Garibaldi on the original, or are you being able to play every fucking note that someone else played perfectly in time to dissect every single thing and play it with the same exact feel and energy and originality like 40 something years later

[@neiss616]

That is one F'in workout. Awesome

[@christafari4]

Straight up best drummer on KZbin, effortless, an absolute joy to watch your technique sir! Immaculate!!!

[@ralphhughes3553]

Was not familiar with this dude, but been listening to TOP and Dave Garabaldi for over 50 years and this guy nailed this cover😎

[@criseriksonB0121]

3:36 That snare & crash hit! Phwoar. Tasty

[@Houndzee]

God damn. David would be very proud.

[@ltcuffey]

To anyone who attempted to cover this classic, thumbs up! At the change/rest @1:34, the confidence and power you hit with will determine how funky and clean your groove will be. One cleanest i've heard outside original bruh! Nicely done Sir 🆒

[@michaelbriefs9764]

DAY-UMM!!!! That was PHAT!!

[@Luiz_Drummer36]

Aquele comentário em Português que vc estava esperando: Pesadíssimo!!!!!

[@MichaelB-gv4ey]

On point timiing is perfect David garabelli my favorite drummer u sound great i was thinkn of makin a video of this im a drummer for 40 yrs i enjoyed it

[@DrumsTheWord]

You absolute beast. It's not fair. You're too good for just KZbin.

[@DrumsTheWord]

You also nailed all the subtle tempo changes. You monster.

[@fuzzylogiceire]

He's tours with big names in the prog metal world, like Plini and Intervals. He would have been Animals as Leaders drummer if not for visa restrictions.

[@rommelbernardo4204]

Goodness gracious!

[@esabatm4988]

Best drummer on KZbin.

[@Burningeordie]

Good to have you back, Troy. I just recommended a video to all of my students which had you playing Physical Education by AAL. Your version sounded better than Matt's playthrough, in my opinion. Anyway good luck for the future and I look forward to seeing your new content!!

[@larrytate1657]

Great job. I love the lil extra power your style brings.

[@larrytate1657]

But still not too much power the way some idiots bash too hard. Just “wright” power level.

[@jas_bataille]

One of the tightest cover I have ever heard and one of the best session performance as well...! And this kit...?!!! Ridiculous, especially at this price point. Pearl always had the best deals...!

[@drummah_black_hands]

Yeaaaaahhh Bro!!! That,s right🔥🔥🔥

[@tkleff01]

Monster talent. Young kid. Can't wait to see where this all goes. Hats off dude. Total pocket, sticking, technically all there, great groove. Kudos!

[@timothyoreilly6571]

Dude your recording is insane

[@ricklarner9263]

Nice and clean Troy....excellent......PEARL should sponsor you!

[@thekitchenfreak]

Third? Such a treat having you touch TOP’s material!!! AWESOME PERFORMANCE!!!

[@JoseMTamez]

Excellent redition sir. Thanks for the upload and it's exactly what I was looking for. I will be studying and practicing this groove from your video. Yes, Girabaldi was, not sure what's he's doing now, a funk drumming legend back in the 70's and 80's. I commend you for keeping his legacy alive and well deserved respect to him.

[@jamsjr44]

I saw Girabaldi at a clinic over 20 years ago didn’t even know who he was but after that clinic I became a huge fan!

[@mariodangeladrums7130]

Dude this was so tight!

[@ivansargent4481]

I see you trying to put Garibaldi out of business, damn good job ...🎉

[@MarineBlueFade]

I love all the variety of Pearl kits. This Decade Maple sounds crisp!

[@philipcullin983]

Troy, your phrasing and musicality are a joy to listen to. This cover is killin man 🤘

[@alessandroboraso4870]

I really love theese natural drum sounds, gives you the possibility to make your drumming very expressive

[@TheDrummerKick2]

So happy to see you upload again!!

[@TheYeqy]

Awesome man! Nice work staying locked in with them with all their time going all over the place! 👏👏👏

[@wurdofwizdumb1928]

You are one of my favourite online drummers. I have always loved the sound of your cymbals and watching you play. Sounds great man.

[@stalj]

Was not expecting this here, but was not disappointed. Good to see some new stuff from ya!

[@MarlonFi]

that was insane!

[@rufuscoss]

I just hit the suscribe button, dude nailed TOP with force and energy, Reminds me of Russ McKinnon when he played with TOP. well done Troy

[@paulysci925]

Sweet song and performance Troy diddy 👍🙂🙏💛

[@Towern96]

The 'snap' in the playing is insane!

[@TheJairo2323]

Such an under rated genre... Funk and soul really teaches you "feel"... Troy obviously has a tone of feel in his drumming.... Love the cover bro 👌👌🔥🔥

[@garytackett8426]

I'm sure they had to send in a rescue team to pull you back outta that pocket you were in after that song!! Funk for a fortnight!!

[@petarpavasovic6333]

What a sick snare sound, I mean come on dude!

[@mattgros86]

Can’t stop smiling now dude

[@ARDrummer]

Great to see a new cover from you! Flawless, powerful drumming as expected!

[@bjpdrums]

Yes!! There are good things that come from this quarantine 🙌🏻

[@andrewwarrendrums8969]

AWESOME TUNE! You nailed it Troy!

[@MrJoshDrums0490]

Such a beast!!! Awesome cover Troy 🙏🏻

[@frenchexpat5601]

Flawless, impressive! This song slightly speeds up as it goes on and you nailed it. Great stuff!

[@ferrydrums99]

Really digging the new studio, camera setup and everything sounds fantastic! 🤘🏻

[@adrianthomas2166]

So tight man! And you didn’t overplay either you kept it true with the track appreciate the hard work!

[@cliffordhill2365]

Bravo, bravo, Mr. Troy Wright. I've seen Tower of Power twice live in my lifetime and I'll tell you not too many musicians attempt to do their music simply because it's so difficult! David Garibaldi is one of the best drummers in the world and you (Troy Wright) represented his beats very well. Could you do the same thing with " Funkafize "? this is one of my favorite songs by TOP.

[@Maximumderpify]

The best. Another great video. Thanks Troy!

[@bilbodrummins]

Never understood how someone could dislike this.

[@Houndzee]

Cause they ain’t got no soul. That’s why.

[@TheDubovit]

Great work!

[@johnperry8630]

Outstanding and truly inspiring!

[@namvuhoai5227]

Amazing studio! Troy!

[@KaosGate]

Unbelievable that you are able to achieve such a crisp and clear sound using sock heads, keep up the grooves 🙌🙌

[@HarperMattraw]

Maaan, I remember playing this in high school jazz band... excellent job dude!!

[@matthiasdelamare8708]

Wow, very good and sharp ! No offroad when tempo is boosting, everything kept under control ! Very impressive. Very good job !

[@PokPokChickenGod]

Dannnng boyyy, technique on point, tasteful AF, shredded AF, COOL FACE ON ! This is a 99/10 for me

[@billbueno2417]

Always Sick Troy!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🔥

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

He's back! Missed your drum covers dude. Awesome and one of my favourite drum tracks

[@PozytywnaPrzygodazPasja]

Absolutely amazing!!!

[@AlessandroSpenga]

We needed a quarantine to get Troy back 😅 keep posting videos mate, we miss you!

[@WinterGibbs]

Really using that light garibaldi touch!

[@bryanfeece9796]

This is great. I wish more you tube drummers would do covers like this. Well done Troy!

[@mtxrules]

So crispy! Great job!

[@dwightsills8785]

Nice 👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@georgegrexa9536]

Sweet, Very Nice.

[@jayprincipeinstable8987]

rien à dire. c'est top, ca groove sa mère, c'est propre, ya pas de grosses démonstrations ce qui montre que Mr TROY sait aussi adapter son jeu à la musique qu'il joue. ca me motiv' a bosser grave!!!! BRAVO.

[@MagnoAntonioDrums]

Awesome Troy, perfect play!!!

[@sk8r1968]

Killed that track!! Right on man. Kit sounding tight AF!!

[@wisheye1]

masterful

[@jayakishore1234]

That crack on the snare, beautiful

[@Drummuz]

Troy is Back !!!

[@lorrancarvalho6387]

i loved, perfect performace.

[@brain8723]

What a fun song to play

[@fweddyfwintsone4491]

T.O.P. is definitely my favorite horn band. Very nice job, Sir.

[@Philip10228]

Nice Song and Good Cover ! Nice Job💪🏼

[@georgegrexa9536]

There's no Cover, that's the record, with a drummer over top mixed together. You're not ready to talk yet. Go Learn! Not mean, just knows. LOL

[@HEVERTONCALZI]

The sound is amazing 😍😍😍😍

[@dariojr14]

Troy! you make it seem so effortless!

[@FazMaTaz]

amazing.

[@egostarter]

It sounds great. Your play and your drums - that's good

[@deeman1643]

well done!

[@DanyMeyer]

Killer drumming Troy!! WOW! Just found out about your channel and I'm impressed!!!

[@Theparadoxdrumma]

You’ve got a really solid technique.

[@dylanwhitesockswatson]

this is so good ! love it !

[@johnnykerr4407]

Man sooo sick . Was a pleasure meeting you at Namm and walking with you and garstka, Chris Alison to the tower of power concert ha good times !

[@linking17733]

Welcome back!

[@tuffguy007]

Great rendition!

[@MartinBellamyMBDrums]

Hell yes! You know it's gonna be a good day when you post a video 🤘

[@skrupnik]

Wow ! Loves this great sound over a Decade DrumKit ! It sounds like a higher series !! And your Sabians are a dream !!!! Congrats!!!

[@alexquin3662]

Mr. Garibaldi would be proud