VOLA - Head Mounted Sideways (Drum Playthrough by Adam Janzi)

[@volaband]

Hi, Adam here! I am happy to release this drum playthrough of our song ‘Head Mounted Sideways’ together with its 'Creator Pack'. As we release the stems of the song, I used them to record and mix the drums of this playthrough myself in my home studio. You can make your own playthrough too! It does not matter if you have access to a professional studio or if you are recording yourself in your home. Just play along and make your own cover of it. For me, drumming to this song is very demanding and requires plenty of energy throughout the whole performance. As the song takes a few emotional and dynamic turns, I have to make sure that I match the energy of those parts, making the transitions very important. I hope you will enjoy this playthrough and I hope to see you play along to this song. Best wishes! The 'Creator Pack' is available on our Bandcamp page here: volaband.bandcamp.com/ If you like to share your covers with us, use the hashtag #covervola across KZbin, Facebook & Instagram.

[@micheleporcu2287]

great job man

[@mackalrath]

Seriously so cool of you guys to do this.

[@johanwodzynski8637]

Man... Thank you! I was planning on doing my own playthrough tomorrow, even without this creator pack. Gonna buy it!

[@YaBoiBenimaru]

Amazing guys! Stems make the learning process as a whole so much easier. Can't wait for what you boys do in the future.

[@lkwalden7]

I've been practicing so much VOLA material, I'll record something before too long..

[@KRIMHDrummer]

Adam kills it 🔥

[@iCantPickaNamej]

Those last couple minutes are a test of emotional endurance. He feels the music in his heart. Coming of that emotion high at the end is crazy. Love it!

[@dirtpipedan]

Im glad to see all the awkward / uncomfortable / strange faces he makes. I do the same thing. When you're focusing on coordinating all your limbs to play stuff like this it's easy to forget what your face is doing, and most of the faces line up with particular beats/patterns you're doing. It's just an inevitable part of drumming.

[@ansjovis99]

Exactly! I used to always be ashamed of my urge to make those faces and consequently focused a lot on keeping my face neutral. It was after I went to a clinic by Matt Halpern that I decided to try and give in to the urge, and I definitely don't want to go back to before. Not having to focus on your face gives you so much spare energy and focus that you can put into playing drums, it's amazing! Also, to be honest, it just looks pretty dope to see someone do this and just become the music

[@paulhahn8073]

JP Gaster from Clutch has similar expressions to Adam. He looks like a fish out of water when he drums and I absolutely love it. The dude looks like he's communicating with the drums in a language only he can understand

[@g_lr]

Adam you’re always so emotional while playing! Beside your outstanding technique, your personal and emotional effort is what I appreciate the most! Keep going! Cheers from Italy 🇮🇹

[@edwarddobson2920]

A drummer who understands space and where to place those sticks, my new fav song.

[@ryanbachmeier6979]

💯🎶🤘...💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@coustryemmanuel1631]

Dudes... those ghosts notes !!! :-D

[@drummerblade]

Your setup is so unique! No rack toms, no ride, and three kinds of stacks. So much creativity!

[@hugorezende199]

Travis Orbin is another dude that always used like this, check him out, he is a beast.

[@marc_randrianarison]

the snare is so tight

[@TruthBeTold447]

This dudes timing is insane!

[@mariagheata2133]

Adam, you absolute legend!

[@jonathanamow908]

Simple, effective and powerful.

[@favadubs]

Loving the passion you put in this playthrough. Cheers!

[@RobertGraefeMusic]

"Head Mounted Sideways" put you guys on my map a few weeks ago. I am listening to "Inmazes" and "Applause Of A Distant Crowd" in frequent rotation. I am looking forward to listening to your upcoming album!

[@volaband]

We are looking forward to releasing it:)

[@satejmulick4284]

@@volaband can't wait!!!!

[@chefboiardeeznutz9881]

Their EP songs are awesome as well.

[@SirPraiseSun]

god damn i fuckin love this album, heavy, beautiful, proggy, melodic, and fresh it has it all.

[@arthurherik4287]

AMAZING 😍😍😍😍😍 Greetings from Brasil.

[@Posties_POV]

This band is 🔥

[@LLCoolPeas]

Dem feels tho. Really looking forward to seeing you guys back on stage. I will be there.

[@ItsFicticious]

Adam is such a beast. Applause is in my top 10 albums ever. I don’t see this one not being in there too. Thanks you guys. Amazing stuff as always.

[@volaband]

💙

[@markgueren9633]

oh man that was incredible Adam!! and its amaazing to see a band actually encouraging people to make covers of their song!! going to have to grab it!!!

[@jaffasam11]

Got goosebumps watching that entire outro. In awe.

[@dushan3572]

Such a great idea. Would love the stems of Smartfriend more than anything.

[@coreyellerbe]

He's a lot of fun to watch.

[@jordanblue7206]

He makes simple drum beats look fun to play!

[@deran1983]

He's having SO much fun!

[@Matt.Ice06]

A catalyst for the energy that VOLA requires. Bless you, Adam.

[@99MarcC]

ANIMAL. That drop is driven by so much emotion. You guys really dumped your heart and souls into this beautiful thing. What. A. Masterpiece.

[@marcus-mg5ts]

Tears from Brasil!!!

[@ericthibeault9803]

he is perfect

[@holdmeclosertonydanza22]

Such an underrated drummer, seriously. Amazing technique, clean as a fuckin' whistle, killer groove... Killer performance!

[@Zevinat]

Hands down one of the most interesting band in the last few years. Looking forward for the new album! Keep rocking on guys!!

[@NoStickTricks]

Hey VOLA lovers, I took upon the challenge of covering this beast of a song ..and finally tracked it the other day! To make it even more spicy for all of you who are so very familiar with this track by now I addet my own little twists to it. You might like it. Thank you VOLA for your tasteful, beautiful and crushing music and Adam for you passionate and inspiring drumming! All the best - hope to catch you guys live some time soon!

[@OrenArieli]

You rocked the Goldfield in Roseville, CA. Thank you so much for doing a US tour. I certainly hope there will be more to come.

[@MrDamnitSam]

Fun to watch

[@alejandroviteribalanta5007]

nice

[@simonrourke1978]

You really are feeling the music, amazing to watch!

[@RojuOfficial]

Might be your best song to date! Great drum performance video. Always a joy to watch.

[@marcchamberland5183]

That's serious drumming right there... as always!!

[@chrismiller3898]

That crash sounds so gooooood

[@Mmmmilo]

The FLOW of this dude. Amazing playing.

[@KholmDrums]

Ooooh yeah! You have so much feeling while playing Adam! Great video!

[@RojuOfficial]

This is so masterful! Tight, loving that snare.

[@andersonolive4553]

Hell ya Adam! That snare is 🤌🤌🤌🤌

[@nachomartinezrivas9767]

Thanks Adam. This kind of videos are really enjoyable and the song is AMAZING!!! Animaaaaaaaal!!!!

[@sebastiancantillana6564]

Love that snare

[@jaydensydes3478]

Bout time vola released a song with drums that are physically possible 😍😍😍😍

[@jbassgold]

This song is just incredible. One of my favourites from vola. Really excited for the album and more chunky stuff like this!

[@grandmaire88]

What means "to live your music" ;)) I saw you in Lyon last year and it was just awesome !! Loved it really ! All the best Adam - Denis

[@jcrm05]

What a fabulous drummer/percussionist you are Adam! I am so glad you two found each other. Oh! and that snare!!!

[@WATEmusic]

Adam is my favorite drummer. Great job.

[@ryanbachmeier6979]

This is AWESOME. 💯🎶🤘

[@whoisharo4689]

Pleeeeaaase post more tracks!!!

[@Skovley]

Luxuriously ! Really...

[@bloodsuckinggeek]

Elegant playing. Nice to see how it's done!

[@vaxali]

Thanks for this! Excited for the next album!

[@sinistralking212]

Shia LaBeouf is still killing it on the drums :D Seriously, Adam is such a smooth drummer, love his style

[@luispinalopes2191]

Total MASTER!

[@filipeneves]

Beautiful! 🥰

[@davidezecchi450]

Adam number 1🔝🤟

[@bishopoftroy]

Best internet find. I love your music guys! It teleports me to some vanilla places.

[@volaband]

Happy to hear that:)

[@micheleporcu2287]

Amazing drummer, amazing band

[@TavuDrums]

Adam owning it as always. Awesome playthrough

[@davnex791]

Killer drumer🙏🙏

[@Fateline70]

Excellent !!!!!!

[@ale9157]

Friggin awesome thanks Adam

[@pressm4n]

I love watching you play these songs. Best part is that your mouth is like your metronome :). I am the same way on my bass. Can't keep my mouth still, lol.

[@DreamTroll]

Those drums sound reeeaally nice!

[@drum1991]

great job! love that snare

[@OkJustAMinute]

That double bass line. ohhh

[@francoportillo5102]

Amazing performance!

[@Ruto_K]

Perfect

[@joekolade]

Oh, how I love that shit! Solid work as always Adam!! The band deserves you so much... And now 24 Light-Years drum vid please!

[@guigsdrumcover4614]

Waooow, i completely love your style of drumming. Adam the great :-)

[@ID1visor]

Man, I'd love to hear 'Freak'. That just sounds delicious.

[@deceiver444]

Yes

[@fcfernz987]

this is amazing, this is hypnotic, this is a masterpiece, this is VOLA ... many, many thanks for your music I am grateful

[@zfravio]

Tks Adam! You put a lot on every track and it is amazing to see you play! Cheer from Brazil!!!

[@hailk1253]

Awesome 🔥❤️

[@OwenAlec]

Simply awesome! Can't wait to see you guys in Manchester again!

[@volaband]

Can't wait to come back!

[@gravey07]

Very cool 👍🏼

[@rodrigolima3665]

Just brilliant!

[@recentlybeheaded]

Yeah dude. Sooo good.

[@Josh_Torre]

Sick!

[@decburkeofficial8453]

This!

[@ID1visor]

That fkn snare. So fkn good.

[@SimenSandnes]

Adam is the man!!!!!!!!!

[@suede00]

Buena canción, buenísima batería!! Good song, very good drummer part!! Exiting

[@nonesovile8812]

Adam "Byzance killer" Janzi !!

[@JohnSmith-hl7kd]

Wow Shia, you're so multi talented.

[@6eric6little62]

This is absolutely sick. Quick question will their be a guitar play through of head mounted sideways?

[@Jack-sk3we]

i second this!!

[@kieronlarcombe3023]

@@Jack-sk3we They dropped the tabs on their bandcamp along with the stems :D

[@oldnsleepysmitty5503]

Asgar has one up

[@kristianwichmann9996]

Killing it!

[@zampha2065]

Hey man, saw you guys in Manchester last night. I was pointing at you at the end of the encore if you remember - I wanted to say that your playing throughout was fantastic and the improvisations at the end of Inside Your Fur were just amazing. I was pointing at you to say "I see you, I see this effort and skill and I feel it in my heart", I hope that came across somewhat :D That was the first gig I've been to in six years and I was remembering a dear friend who passed away a month ago who I went to gigs with a lot before she moved away. Thanks to the whole band for making that experience unforgettable.

[@Rodney75144]

Bad ass!!!

[@simonvidlund4077]

The feels :O

[@marcusdrew5713]

awesome Adam, hope you play the UK when this lockdown is over🙏

[@martinmies80]

Thaaaaaaaaall🤘🏻 such a great drummer! And I'm a guitar player 😂 love the song, can't wait for new material!

[@CreativeUnderground]

I love that your laptop stand and rackmount gear stand are drum thrones!!! Hell of a song and performance. I'll for sure be buying the creator pack and having fun with the stems. Hope you guys do this with more songs in the future too!!! Can't wait to greet you guys in the USA one of these days! Be well guys!

[@chefboiardeeznutz9881]

0:22 that's sick

[@cloudhed]

Hell yeah, I've been waiting for this one!!

[@o.o2561]

breakdown at 3:09 sounds like meshuggah with 1.25 playback speed haha wonderful