Imagine being able to avoid that song for all these years. That's the real talent 😅

@MrSmid888

7 ай бұрын

Doesn’t happen. And Chad had definitely heard The Kill, his smile after hearing a few lyrics gave it away, he’d played along before.

@sk33t_38

7 ай бұрын

professional touring musicians really dont have a lot of time to listen to a lot of music. they usually know what they like and explore that ie. what he said about jazz. T Pain has a series called "gun to your head" where he asks musicians to pick a song they know all the lyrics to and most of them have a hard time lol

@Quetzalcoatl999

7 ай бұрын

this song was literally everywhere when it was in the charts. The is no way in the world he hasn't heard this song. @@sk33t_38

@striker2fall1

7 ай бұрын

It’s at that point I call bull, if it had been a hit by someone like steps or mcfly I might have believed it more

@Syzygy77

7 ай бұрын

😅

Whoever came up with this content concept deserves a raise. So sick.

@limarasakti2441

7 ай бұрын

No! But Deserve global award

@jackgilhome4121

7 ай бұрын

It was you wasn’t it? 🤔

@bvdast

7 ай бұрын

Ikr

@Jodiekassan

7 ай бұрын

I was thinking this exact same thing right now!!!!!!! Amazing concept!!!!!

@hiperbolelulu

7 ай бұрын

totally!!!!!!!! Hire me guys!!!!!!

What a super sweet guy. I love how gentle so many metal guys are.

@HaveaBiscuitt

Ай бұрын

He had the sweetest smile when he was listening to the original 🥺

@OctoNoctua

Ай бұрын

I own a barbershop, and one of our barbers was a touring hardcore band drummer. Our 5 year old used to climb him like playground equipment and he never minded. He did get said kid a drum set for Christmas one year. Not sure we ever forgave him for that, but he was a big teddy bear we adore to this day. He would never be in the shop alone though, was convinced the 150 year old building was haunted

@ariellagrange1779

Ай бұрын

They're usually sad boys trying to get out their sadness. Sweet Lil Bebes

@memorexdrc

28 күн бұрын

Metal is very cathartic. If I'm having a bad day, playing something heavy and brutal on guitar actually helps. Screams are helpful as well.@@ariellagrange1779

@AmandaBabyyyyy

21 күн бұрын

@@ariellagrange1779aw so true!! Big tough-looking teddy bears 🖤

I find it funny that Megadeth’s drummer actually slowed the part down. Brilliant playing.

@TheRayfield77

21 күн бұрын

Yes! I thought the same thing.

@audijoseph2371

20 күн бұрын

I love it! 🤘🏼

@edgewhypaddra5969

19 күн бұрын

First 2 verses was slow..then it's blend well

@murrothbro195

18 күн бұрын

It's slower but it's heavier

@MrPoogman

18 күн бұрын

Hahaha yeah this is a good point… I’d say he made it more melodic and heartfelt

This whole concept of a musician playing a song blind and creating their own version is PERFECT!!!!!!!! It completely shows the beauty of interpretation with music.

@danielscorzelli96

9 ай бұрын

Check 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 "em uma música" by Lucas Inutilismo. He basically covers in his own rock version some songs. it's really amazing, and he does ALL the instruments by himself as well

@ghostiboyz660

9 ай бұрын

@@danielscorzelli96marking so I can find it

@kajetanmalinowski892

9 ай бұрын

I personally find even simple melody songs sound amazing if the drums are rich and sophisticated / prog

@thepowerofmyth

9 ай бұрын

1.4k likes. 3 comments? Now 4 😳

@rustyfan89

9 ай бұрын

I just basically thought the same thing

I don't know if people can understand, how amazing it is, what this drummer just did. He is a true artist.

@workaccount2415

8 ай бұрын

I know nothing about drumming at all and I'm watching this video for the 10th time in a row now, hypnotized

@Swaycos

8 ай бұрын

I play drums, and I just sat here slack-jawed watching his entire performance. 😮

@Xr3737

8 ай бұрын

I don't think ppl understand how truly amazing it is to never have heard Mr. brightside up to this point

@jesperburns

7 ай бұрын

@@Xr3737 I mean, it sounds vaguely familiar, but then again so does every pop song. I don't listen to radio, I would've need to have heard this in some bar.

@James27Simko

7 ай бұрын

It seems mad but honestly, drummers just know. We are a special breed

Humble guy, took every opportunity he could to give advice to others. People should aspire to be like this guy

@bee8983

29 күн бұрын

He was just amazing in all aspects. What a gem

@meluczindahmchenry2209

29 күн бұрын

Truly lovely guy, he’d be great to work with and really encouraging to new talent.

@juanbengtsson689

23 күн бұрын

@@meluczindahmchenry2209 Totally agree!

@lishlovesyou

21 күн бұрын

Yes! This was by far my favorite, for that reason. He also seemed the least fazed of the ones I've seen so far, goes to show his system works

@zloidooraque0

21 күн бұрын

but you know, giving advices to others on every oportunity is not a sign of humbleness, right? =))

His version really made this song sound like ballad which was fucking dope.

Such a humble, ego-free and super cheerful dude, while also being tremendously talented. What a great human.

@bsquadrider

4 ай бұрын

Also awesome how a musician can appreciate the talent of another even though their genres are totally different.

@DrBees-ms2vt

4 ай бұрын

Those are great traits all mixed up together, probably an awesome dude to learn from

@lorengardner5180

4 ай бұрын

Just what I was thinking. And a teacher’s heart!

@ekfred

4 ай бұрын

@@bsquadrider "Game recognize game" :)

@ManoleitorArg

4 ай бұрын

The most talented people are also the most humble, thats they key... They aint good on what they do because they want to be the best but because they enjoy so much doing it that eventually they become the best...

This is the best example of how a song can be changed so dramatically by the drums.

@ajfhalfj

9 ай бұрын

True, I had a band and there was this time the singer said that the drums were not a important for the mood of a song

@SamuelIrias

9 ай бұрын

Y'all never seen That thing you do?

@rocketchile

9 ай бұрын

Yes sir. Absolutely

@darrenthetuber743

9 ай бұрын

It's more anthemic, it turns it into almost a My Chemical Romance song

@LeetTron5000

9 ай бұрын

lol drums are arguably the most important part for the mood.

His version has such a big dramatic feel building up through the verses. The vibe is very different but still fits well, and with the exception of the very end of the outro, he really nailed the rest of it. The shifting tension between sections gives the chorus a lot more punch while giving the verses room to build up gradually. He killed it in one take!

@SereneBobcat

2 ай бұрын

Crazy, I prefer this version, there is just something about it that feels like my childhood. I don't know how else to put it. It feels good.

@VS-re5yd

Ай бұрын

Absolutely, well said

@Only_Lustt

Ай бұрын

it just matches the meaning of the song

@AleksandraKaziszyn-xn7sl

Ай бұрын

It feels more romantic through the verses compared to the original. I love it!

@esm1817

Ай бұрын

It has a nice forward push to it--I feel like the original started with a forward momentum but ended with a kind of dragged-back feel (which just lent it a different overall feel than his version).

Drumming in half time really makes it even more of an emo track, and made the contrast when he sped up for the chorus feel even better.

@johnbigelson7471

25 күн бұрын

Very much agree, it's more sludgy, more emo.

@murrothbro195

18 күн бұрын

word exactly. I don't even particularly like that song, it just feels melodramatic to me. But then THIS version somehow hits the emotional "oomf" that I think the song is meant to a little harder. I found myself singing along to the lyrics. Transformed the song from an earworm that I'm sick of hearing to an absolute banger. It's like his style of drumming helped me see why so many people love that track.

It would be rad for them to do this with every instrument independently and then put all the new parts together and see how insanely different it is from the original

@matthewbooth9265

9 ай бұрын

I'd really like to hear that....great idea:)

@thingonathinginathing

9 ай бұрын

It's not as easy as drumming lol you can add a drum track to your car's blinker noise haha

@tylerstwertnik6693

9 ай бұрын

@@thingonathinginathing yep and then you can add chords over that, people harmonize with things like air raid sirens in ukraine, look it up super cool!

@frankiewheeler1978

9 ай бұрын

Your onto something there

@Burroenelcielo

9 ай бұрын

​@@thingonathinginathingYeah, but it might be possible if the guitarrist goes right after the drummer with just the new drums and og bass, then goes the bass player with just the new guitar and new drums, and finally the vocals with the og lyrics and the new musical arrangement. I think it might be amazing

Besides all that's already been said, his genuine laugh followed by the line "Hey, man, don't hate me... I did my best" showed how humble, respectful and great of an artist he is.

@trumpetmasta92

7 ай бұрын

Sounds like he’s just being a good guy, don’t read into it too hard 😂

@Mash-NL

7 ай бұрын

​@trumpetmasta92 or you know. He just is a nice guy.

@marvahinspace

7 ай бұрын

@@Mash-NL I as an ex concert photographer who has photographed tons of rock and metal bands can say he indeed is a nice guy. I find that genre has the nicest people, least rude.

@seanbrent4245

7 ай бұрын

@@marvahinspacethey let out their tension and anger on stage through their music! That’s how ive always done it. Put your energy and passion into your playing.

@mariapm109

Ай бұрын

😅​@@seanbrent4245

*This version needs an official recording!* 🔥🔥🔥

Came for drumeo but left a fan of this guy his personality is awesome

I love how his version makes it sound like it’s mellowed down a little but seems to hit harder at the same time.

@tr702

7 ай бұрын

The double kicks at the end. 😂

@StreetPreacherr

7 ай бұрын

yeah, he really sounded to slow it down!

@davegai

6 ай бұрын

he's playing single-hand 16th note ride pattern vs killers drummer plays two-hand 32nd note hihat pattern.. that's what gives the different feel in pace

@Futureguitarist15

6 ай бұрын

That's the power percussion has over music. You could leave every other part alone and simply take the drum part to half time and it sounds like a completely different song. They have the power of contrast which is one of the most underused concepts in music imo.

@arlieliverman4771

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, he was playing at halftime in those moments. Still sounded great. He didn't realize you were supposed to be flying through this song playing 16th notes on the hi-hat the entire time.😂 He cut that in half, made it sound a little more slower.

His version feels like an old school rock track. It’s awesome how changing one instrument change the song so much.

@McFilA

6 ай бұрын

Really gives it new life. I’d actually like to hear this version recorded.

@finn2179

6 ай бұрын

There actually is a half time beat version of this song by Alex Melton that feels very similar to this version right here. I reomend you to listen to it.

@TheWillemDeBur

6 ай бұрын

I totally like his Version

@Anonymous-ly6db

6 ай бұрын

That’s why I love playing with new people. It’s like speaking your soul through the instrument

@gargoyled_drake

6 ай бұрын

@@McFilA i think you just did xD

Bro these metal drummers sounds so sick on these pop songs!!! Smooth as ❤

Holy moly, his drum needs to be backed up by an orchestra strings! He expands the variety of the song. oh man, I lost my words by awe.

His version of this song has such a Foo Fighters vibe. Well done!

@baldiemurph

7 ай бұрын

somewhere between the killers and Megadeath is like half of the foo fighters song book 😂

@nielmir2452

7 ай бұрын

Yes it is!!!

@thiagodepaula5015

7 ай бұрын

I'm happy I found this comment and that I'm not alone in my analysis

@SKIPKNOT_

7 ай бұрын

Ehhh I did not hear one flam in the entire song. (Correct me if I'm wrong 😅) Can't be foo fighters without at least 3 or 4 flams but man he really did a "killer" job. The outro with the double bass was sic!

@samfisher6606

7 ай бұрын

You say that and now I can't unhear it.

This was incredible. How he interpreted the drumming completely changed the pace and vibe of the song. Really cool.

@jjjacer

8 ай бұрын

it felt like it became better than the original

@weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee360

8 ай бұрын

I literally yelled 'the space!' during the part leading up to the first chorus haha, loved how much room the slower drums gave the song

@JPK1337

8 ай бұрын

yes i think so, but his timing was off several times in fill parts.

@andirahamdhani2937

8 ай бұрын

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@canadianroot

8 ай бұрын

@@JPK1337In the beginning, a few times, but once he found his groove, I think he nailed it.

The humbleness he shows when he doesn't hit the last 3 after absolutely killing this Killer song is a true testament to the constant quest for perfection! Amazing concept and fantastic execution, team!

1:18 the Cam op just turning in disbelief is comedic editing gold. I almost spit my drink

His version is so slick. It’s like a peek into an alternate timeline where bands had found different artists. So cool!

@marzipanmonkey

7 ай бұрын

It's just fascinating how much of a change in dynamic it gives the song just with one instrument going a different direction. Quite like the vibe he gave it with that alternative approach.

@papastash3468

7 ай бұрын

Damn i enjoy this content. Discovered this because of chad from RHCP

@eboethrasher

7 ай бұрын

@@marzipanmonkey yeah the half time really throws it off for me. I wouldn't mind hearing a remix like this.

@pmwilliams

6 ай бұрын

​@@marzipanmonkeyRight? I didn't realize how much the drums were setting the pace for the track.

@YourLoveableBard

6 ай бұрын

I want a whole movie about this concept. It would be sick.

It's wild because he kind of pulls the lighter energy out of the song and makes it feel a little more somber without pulling any of the spirit out of it. It's fucking beautiful

@tanujgodara1243

9 ай бұрын

Holy shit, that is actually a perfect explanation. I was having a hard time wondering why I liked it and you just literally explained it haha. Thanks for that!

@yeahitskimmel

9 ай бұрын

Turned it into a Blink 182 vibe

@leroy7647

9 ай бұрын

Metal tends to also focus more on the heavy thumpy bass drum; for me that's what changed most in terms of signature. Still very classy and tastefully done by Dirk. I love the offbeat moments he put in in the bridge and crossover sections.

@nordedmusic

9 ай бұрын

upvoting this, because it's tru

@gwc_garage

9 ай бұрын

That's exactly what he did

This is the kind of guy you want in your band. You can see how seriously he takes his job. Pure dedication and professionalism.

Watching the drummer of Megadeth take notes is the most wholesome thing I think I could ever imagine. This is adorable

This is incredible, he brought Mr. Brightside down to a level where it felt way more emotional than poppy. I love it.

@59thfsaviation79

9 ай бұрын

Exactly. He took this poppy bright sound, which wasn't bad, and took it to an emotional part by quietening it down and allowing the verses to be heard.

@Fackunator

9 ай бұрын

It's amazing the difference a drummer can make. Ronnie makes it sound dance-y and pop but Dirk makes it sound emotional. I love both versions

@qdawg8087

9 ай бұрын

@@Fackunator I love that drummers can drive not only timing but the 'energy' of a song. It's incredibly powerful. I love being a drummer.

@kellyb0279

9 ай бұрын

​@qdawg8087 this is why Ringo needs more credit than he gets for his drum parts with the beatles

@drmedwuast

9 ай бұрын

damn, I thought I was just randomly getting emotional, your comment made me realize it was actually his playing

The way he is playing during the prechorus makes the song much slower in pace and I'm here for it. Such a cool rendition.

@premiumheadpats4150

7 ай бұрын

It's different in a really interesting way.

@rozodru4790

7 ай бұрын

That's what I really liked about this. Dirk slows it down and I'll be honest the song sounds better at a slower pace. The original seems sort of "frantic" in comparison now.

@alanpolato831

7 ай бұрын

Much more melodic and that's better, actually.

@coffee8814

7 ай бұрын

thats the point tho @@rozodru4790

@jackdhammer

7 ай бұрын

Totally changes the weight and feeling of the song. I totally dig it.

His drums make this whole song way different, it's so beautiful. Wow...I'm speechless.

A true artist. Loads of these participants feel music but this guy understands it.

Just became a huge fan of Dirk... Pure talent, and gosh what a humble guy... God bless you Dirk..

@draagax

8 ай бұрын

same! had to look him up.

@clodes_sigdhart

8 ай бұрын

He's a joy, loved his vibe all throughout the session

@Lisa-kf4iu

7 ай бұрын

Same! He had me smiling the whole time.

@rossdaveyentertainment

Ай бұрын

Such a nerd. Which let's face it is usually a synonym for "Metal Musician". 💙

This guy seems like a really beautiful human beings. its crazy to see members of the most hardcore metal bands be so soft spoken and nice

@durpcity7420

4 ай бұрын

it's only crazy because stereotyping people is the easiest thing humans could do. we do it in our sleep.

@thrashmetallass

4 ай бұрын

METALHEADS are the nicest people you will ever meet🤘🏻David Draiman of Disturbed kzread.info/dash/bejne/X2qpr8qFlKqYabA.htmlsi=8zcbIHSeqn2-3jZf

@TricaudaeStudio

4 ай бұрын

Metalheads are often the sweetest folks out there.

@P4p4Smurf

4 ай бұрын

No it's not. That's how a lot of them are. And metal fans are some of the nicest cool chill ones. Sheeple stereotype them and the herd listens

@tytt4594

4 ай бұрын

I think it’s because they’re always expressing the darker emotions through music, and the only thing left is to be kind and chill.

That was SUBLIME! He took us through a journey and gave the song a new atmosphere. Crazy how drums can change a whole song.

Metal dudes are always some of the nicest guys I've ever met.

I don't know much about Megadeth or Metal music, but from being the drummer of a band called Megadeth, he's way more chill and humble then I could've imagined.

@mirthenemrys

5 ай бұрын

Bikers and metal heads can be some of the nicest people in the world :)

@ImThe5thKing

5 ай бұрын

Metalheads and metal musicians are just teddy bears. We just love good loud music

@slowneil

5 ай бұрын

I have a really good mate who is an insanely good drummer in a death metal band and he us the nicest most humble guy ive ever met.

@kiddicarus754

5 ай бұрын

Hanger 18 - you won’t regret it

@Samael1113

5 ай бұрын

Metal is just really heavy Blues, with a little bit more of like a Progressive Jazz or Fusion mindset. Many of the old fans and plenty of new fans are fairly considerate folk. And the musicians (excluding frontmen which are always a crapshoot regardless of genre), tend to be pretty fair and chill.

Can we all just agree that Dirk seems like a great dude? I would like to see more of him on Drumeo. His video on the MegaDeth stuff was great! Thanks for having him on.

@sabrina63

8 ай бұрын

Can we all just agree that comments that demand we agree with them are incredibly annoying?

@khornetto

8 ай бұрын

@@sabrina63 Nah cannot agree

@thegovernmentshill

8 ай бұрын

There is no way he hasn’t heard this song

@Sceme1991

8 ай бұрын

Somehow reminds me of foresty forest

@rtri5831

8 ай бұрын

@@sabrina63 L take

I am obsessed with his version and I can't go back to the original LMAO

I love these videos. Great job to whoever came up with this, and keep them coming.

His version is sounds so much more dynamic. Softening and slowing, then speeding up and getting more energetic.

@antonio_qp

5 ай бұрын

yep it sounds very cool

@murrothbro195

5 ай бұрын

Woooord. This is one of those songs I'm really sick of hearing (even though I think it is inarguably a pretty good song) - and I got shivers listening to his version. Right off the bat he's doing something interesting and driving the song in this new way.... What a treat. \m/ nice work Megadeth man

@aminyakunda

5 ай бұрын

I do like it, but the "disco" rhythm makes it seem much faster.

@olucasguedes

5 ай бұрын

Agree

@oIMoonchilDIo

5 ай бұрын

His version sounds mature. The original sounds like a new kid trying to show off how fast he can play.

He's not only a really talented drummer but also seems like a really nice bloke who is having a great time. His ability to nail the song structure in one take is pretty mindblowing!

@Funnygenderman

9 ай бұрын

He has a visible love of music, and all types and that’s so fun to see

@steven401ytx

9 ай бұрын

He does seem like such a lovely guy, I agree. Awesome talent too

@jimgray3346

9 ай бұрын

You don't know it was one take though

@alanj1043

9 ай бұрын

​@@jimgray3346we don't for sure, but I believe it. That skill is pretty important for professional drummers that are hired on a per-gig basis. I bet he's the kind of guy that you could call the day of the show with a set list and he'd nail it.

@jimgray3346

9 ай бұрын

@@alanj1043 probably, but if ever he messed up, they'd for sure want him to do another take, not film some garbage part and release on youtube...circumstances dictate admiration, and this scenario is particularly unclear as to its authenticity

That was beautiful! Amazing how much he changed the song. I love these videos and this is my favorite, so far.

i love seeing all the drummers faces doing something new is amazing to see, the smiles on their faces tell you their having fun. keep up the content !

Crazy how even this guy who has played for thousands of people night after night is nervous as all hell about being judged on a jazz song. That’s humble.

@Frosty1026

5 ай бұрын

Lmao have you met the judgy jazz community I’d be nervous too 😂😂😂😂 coming from a guy who grew up playing jazz

@Grinix0

5 ай бұрын

jazz? did i miss the jazz?

@Xxrasierklinge7

5 ай бұрын

​@@Grinix0do ya like JAZZ? 🐝

@JCVSTLE

5 ай бұрын

Bruh they’ll tear you up 💀 make ya go home thinkin ur an sea cucumber tryna climb mt everest

@Clust3r-1Alpha

5 ай бұрын

there's always hope for music. just don't listen to the radio and what's on the "charts"

To some people it may be a surprise he’s not familiar with this song but when you’re an active working musician it is easy to live under a rock.

@azerski1

9 ай бұрын

r/dadjokes material right there

@TexRobNC

9 ай бұрын

I wonder this a lot. Like, part of me could see a musician knowing more than me or any other big music fan, but then I also think about it like you talk about it, that they just don't have the time. I imagine their catalog is HUGE leading up to their making it.

@freddierodriguez3036

9 ай бұрын

@@TexRobNC Right! Also, the older we get the more critical we are about what we listen to and nothing beats old school anything in any genre. So I could understand him not knowing the song. First time I heard it was watching a chic flick called, “The Holiday”. Cameron Diaz was singing to it 🤗. Best wishes 🙏🏼

@FrancisBurns

9 ай бұрын

I feel there is a Ron Burgundy "I don't belive you" meme I should insert here.

@Twelvecarpileup

9 ай бұрын

100%. I worked at a pop station for ten years while playing in a working band. During that time I couldn't tell you any of the big hits during that time on the station just because you start to tune it out. There's also a theory I've heard that your musical taste kind of gets locked in when you felt the coolest and have a harder time taking in new music.

Keep going back and rewatching these. This format, is so rad. Goes to show you how important drums are, to the vibe/energy of a song. Loved his interpretation.

Binging for the last 3 days here. MASTERS at the craft. All drummers with bands Ive grown up with and loved. Keep these videos coming guys! Everyone on the team who helped produce this video is incredible.

Crazy how much the drums can change the mood of a song. Truly the backbone of any piece

@srprogression.0982

9 ай бұрын

Haha the way he slows the song down 😂 It’s really cool

@John-pp6xy

9 ай бұрын

the drummer is the most important part of any band, got a shit drummer that can't keep speed and youre gonna be all over the place, any other instrument can mess up and fall back in but the drummer is the metronome

@f67739

9 ай бұрын

the triplet fills at 5:21 into the pre-chorus are insane

@gregmeir

9 ай бұрын

Dirk would of made.the song better

@themighty6

9 ай бұрын

Very true, a song with the drums missing is like a pie without filling.

Love how humble he is and can admit that he actually likes something that isn't necessarily his style

@fatfurie

7 ай бұрын

a few kids i know in hard core bands listen to mostly hip hop among other things... and not much of what they play

@adaml1342

7 ай бұрын

I agree, I was really digging his whole attitude.

@Fab-n-dabKev

7 ай бұрын

​@@fatfurieim a post hardcore person all the way but old country western and old jazz and even alot of corridos are on my Spotify, tasty licks are tasty licks and always will be.

@GG-kc6ie

6 ай бұрын

Agree, he is an incredibly humble person, awesome clip

@DeadRabbit0521

6 ай бұрын

no matter what genre you are, always appreciate all kinds of music. me my self as a metal head but i always like to listen some kind of genres to relax and have a solo moment with my self LOL

DID HE PLAY THE FIRST TAKE IN HALF TIME ???? brought a whooole different vibe to the song

This has been a great channel. It's really helped me appreciate how talented these guys are.

You have to respect how humble these beastly guys are. Incredible.

Idea: I know this is a drumming page, but it would be cool to now, with this version of the song made, extract the guitar from the song, give it to a guitarist to fill in his own tune, and then do the same with a bassist and then vocalist/songwriter (or whichever order is best). Kind of like the game of telephone but with music. Then you'll get to see one song completely transform into a new song.

@Joepvn

9 ай бұрын

Underrated comment right here

@LanternGoose

9 ай бұрын

Great idea! I would love to see this in practice!

@lechatnoir482

9 ай бұрын

Amazing idea. I would love to hear it.

@paulhinchliffe1743

9 ай бұрын

Yes

@eberlix

9 ай бұрын

I honestly wouldn't change the lyrics, as they are pretty much the key component of this song, changing them would mean you have a pretty much new song, while only making changes to the instruments and singing will give you a new interpretation of the song, which is pretty much the goal of this video. Also, I'd say it's much easier to adjust your own instrument to the ones already playing, making up a whole new text on the spot seems reaaallly hard. I of course don't wanna downplay Dirks perfomance in this video or anyone doing something similiar, just listening once to the song and going along this well with it is very impressive, but coming up with a fitting text on the spot seems so much more impossible to me, atleast if you wanna do it on a decent level. You gotta tell a story with it, every syllable has to fit and the energy has to fit aswell. (what I mean with that is, that Mr Brightside is kind off a feel good song, it's about a guy staying positive. Now imagine the text would instead be something melancholic or maybe hateful)

This is by far my favorite blind listen (but also one of my all time favorite songs). These blind play through segments are definitely my favorite thing you guys do on this channel.

Wow what a humble and great guest to the show! This was one of my favorite episodes yet!

I gotta say - his version is REALLY really good haha

@selenaochoa786

3 ай бұрын

Right?! I'm a huge fan of The Killers but he made this song so much MORE. More everything. Cooler, smoother, dynamic... That's insane talent.

@sergiogonzalesYT

2 ай бұрын

+1

@admonius9668

2 ай бұрын

I want this version to listen to as a special release

@adamchristensen2648

2 ай бұрын

The wider opening changed the whole feeling of the song. Instead of the anxiety of the fast cymbal hits in the beginning that keep the song desperate throughout, it was a slower feeling of uncertainty that built into the crisis the lyrics depict. It's crazy how much he showed that percussion is the heart of a song. It's the same song but a completely different experience. So cool

@opalfruitcake

2 ай бұрын

His version is better

What a great drummer and a wonderful person. You can tell he's honest, genuine, and humble. What a professional!

@Shadowsign

9 ай бұрын

Right? I feel like he is a good person just from watching this. I'm an instant fan.

@TheRedFox91

9 ай бұрын

So true, what a wholesome man.

@j45002

9 ай бұрын

It's not honest to pretend you haven't heard a worldwide hit just to get views on the internet

@af7119

9 ай бұрын

@@j45002 I can tell you didn't watch the video.

@j45002

9 ай бұрын

@@af7119 not going to. It's in the title

This is one of my favorite renditions within this series. Dirk rocked it hard!.... Thanks!

The way Dirk chose to let it breathe at times changed the form of the song completely. It just goes to show how important the drums are to set the frame of the song's basement and how it can change how the landscape looks so much.

@raffixd9691

7 ай бұрын

Thats why Music is art! 👏😉

@dianamiller3307

7 ай бұрын

I prefer his version

His drums completely changed the mood of the song to a more melancholy feel and it’s actually incredible. Love the original drums and the way Dirk interprets them here. Truly an example of a musician that knows their craft and has studied for years. Fantastic performance

@chrisk9808

9 ай бұрын

It makes you wonder if, conversely, the Killers actually sped up their original drum performance, to make the song intentionally more poppy and upbeat. I've always found the lyrics quite melancholy.

@JonathanRodriguez-nz9nw

9 ай бұрын

Comoletely agree, it was great!

@mathewmue5547

9 ай бұрын

Completely agree, what a master!

@Aggressive_Splooge

9 ай бұрын

It has a Smashing Pumpkins feel to it. 😮

@rrteppo

9 ай бұрын

There were parts that were the same, and that was the most interesting part to me personally. How they both made the same creative choice.

I love you man. Serious class act and super professional. I love seeing the joy on your face having fun with the exercise.

What an exceptionally pleasant human being. He seems like someone who you could talk to for hours, and someone who you could leave you grandmother with. His parents must be proud.

@123mosdefandtalibkweli

9 ай бұрын

tier 1 glazing

@thepowerofmyth

9 ай бұрын

​@@123mosdefandtalibkwelithat's a good thing

@De_La_Crush93

9 ай бұрын

You're lying to yourself

@mr.t114

9 ай бұрын

😅👍

@AiR1DaN

9 ай бұрын

Who the hell is dropping off their grandma?

I'm fascinated by just how happy and cheerful Dirk is. He's just enjoying everything and everyone in the room. That in itself made the video more fun to watch.

@oli7120

9 ай бұрын

Naive comment.

@fredth3cat

9 ай бұрын

@@oli7120 how so?

@hauntedkmart

9 ай бұрын

he seems like such a sweetheart. a smile was plastered across my face during this whole video, partly because this song is a classic and partly because Dirk seems genuinely cool as hell. The entire concept behind this video is excellent

@KPG113

9 ай бұрын

@@oli7120Dickhead person.

@Mommy-ye2of

9 ай бұрын

@@kosterix123 generally the most intelligent? I think that flies in the face of all the stereotypes but sure xD

I felt a deep emotion when Dirk did the bar change part, it was perfect and heartfelt.

Full commitment straight from the start. That confidence yeilds some incredible results! That first run was incredible!

Amazing how different he made it. He put a drag on it where the original was anticipatory. He made it sad where the original was anxious. Pretty amazing. Drummers really matter.

@yelb9135

9 ай бұрын

Yes, so right!! The original is so urgent, so frenetic

@tonis8018

9 ай бұрын

You described it well! Tbh, i enjoyed listening to this version since the original makes my heart race like in a marathon. 😂

@wcw07

9 ай бұрын

The best comment

As a bass player I love how you can see how much the drums change the feel. He made it feel like the tempo smoothed out. His fills are so clean

@eriklarson9137

4 ай бұрын

As a commenter on a video sharing platform from someone with zero related videos... How do we know you are a bass player? Are you Billy Sheean?

@merchant69420

4 ай бұрын

​@@eriklarson9137I'm actually a Nuclear Scientist and an Archaeologist and i play Drums ln the side. you just have to believe me.

@doge99-ri4tl

4 ай бұрын

So the contents that im seeing about bassists and drummers having the hots for each other are real

@patricksechowski2134

4 ай бұрын

@@doge99-ri4tl haha. That explains so much. We just have to work together the most.

@patricksechowski2134

4 ай бұрын

@eriklarson9137 I never uploaded stuff on KZread. I was a MySpace aged person sadly. I had my fun on stage though.

Please bring Dirk back for more, this was so delightful to watch. Nice pick Drumeo!

U got no idea how much I love this vid! Weekly feel good vid!

What a great guy Dirk is! Seriously humble, complimentary and well-spoken. New fan here!

@pepelincecum

9 ай бұрын

Yes, sir. He is very great, and I hope he has heard the original, by now!

@homerkenobi1914

9 ай бұрын

You gonna pull those [drumsticks] or just whistle Dixie?

@Satwamassive

9 ай бұрын

@@homerkenobi1914 😂

@ElHefeBotLabs

9 ай бұрын

Same

@ellea3344

9 ай бұрын

Germans are way cooler than most people think.

This was so sick, his ability to hear a drumless song and create something like that in just 1 listen and 1 playthrough was remarkable. Dirk is such a cool dude!

@familyengineering5591

9 ай бұрын

It wasnt drumless

@Tele-gram-me-DrumeoGiveaway1

9 ай бұрын

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@ggh_-ts6pn

9 ай бұрын

@@familyengineering5591its literally said he was listening to the drumless track

@adriantomo5688

9 ай бұрын

​@@familyengineering5591damn.. pay attention my man

@zakotheklown3506

9 ай бұрын

Yes , that’s why he’s a PROFESSIONAL, it’s what he does for a living 💀

Just want to say thanks to the audio crew for the superb recording of the drums - simply brilliant...

This was so entertaining to watch! Loved it! He’s very talented.

This dude just BLEW my mind and then proceeded to say "I hope I didn't let you guys down too much.." 🤯 So much talent, so much humble. 🐐

@mutsuhanma7807

9 ай бұрын

Humility**

@theparisend

9 ай бұрын

Right? ❤

@Donrhos

8 ай бұрын

Dirk is one of the best drummers in the world and such a great guy!

@d112cons

8 ай бұрын

Metalheads, dude. They're legit some of the chillest, kindest people on the planet.

@ericogles1230

8 ай бұрын

​@@d112cons That's because all their anger/sadness/pain is released in the music they make. It's really cathartic ❤

What I find interesting is how Metal musicians actually have such eclectic taste in music. It really goes to show you they're just really musically inclined. I love it.

@alloisadino

8 ай бұрын

As a metal listener, my music taste is incredibly eclectic too! I think when you get into something like metal you've got to have a certain love for music that opens your boundaries way up.

@yookalaylee2289

8 ай бұрын

I typically find Metal musicians and fans think they have eclectic tastes, but they really don't. Same thing with people who swear they love classical music.

@xraygamer9895

8 ай бұрын

When they mean eclectic it feels like they usually refer to one subgenre of metal, classic rock and some pop songs from the early 2000s. Eclectic btw

@kaeden2502

8 ай бұрын

@@alloisadinome too man, I listen to everything and anything as long as it’s good, been on an edm, heavy rock and metal kick recently

@johnroche7228

8 ай бұрын

Bro understands music way better than any of us noobs, you can tell he recognized every beat the drummer did in the final play through and appreciated it

This was so cool, I love that they're doing this for drums! Great job

Frickin' Killed It. Beautiful and love the idea of doing this! I was blown away.

I love how at the end he's concerned that he messed up the ending. While all of us are completely dumbfounded he is able to do this so well.

@thebatmom

9 ай бұрын

Exactly lol

@Spitts44

9 ай бұрын

Exactly.

I gotta say, this whole video series is fascinating. I love hearing these drummers leave their comfort zones and show their incredible musicianship

@mikki_mh

9 ай бұрын

I thought the very same and really hope they continue making these.

@FamilyRoyalty

9 ай бұрын

It's incredible, I can't get enough! I just love how much the drums can affect the feel of a song!

@frikaleoteras

9 ай бұрын

That's what I'm here for, not even a drummer myself

@jakubduda7887

9 ай бұрын

I don't think he left his comfort zone for a second here :D

@gsmith207

9 ай бұрын

That’s what it’s all about get outside the box and you will learn.. love this guy.

Seems like a really cool guy to be around. It was beautiful seeing him hearing such a classic for the first time! Amazing moment caught on camera, should've been put in the golden record.

I gotta admit that I'm stuck in this channel for hours. Great job and content concept.

Honestly drumeo please do this more often give drummers hit songs from any genre that they haven't heard before because watching them play these with their own interpretation is just really cool great video guys

@familyengineering5591

9 ай бұрын

They need to give him stems. No drums on it.

@Tele-gram-me-DrumeoGiveaway1

9 ай бұрын

[ʜᴇʏ, 👆 ɪ’ᴠᴇ sᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ, ʜɪᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴜᴘ🤝❤️🔥

@Fakename70

9 ай бұрын

@@familyengineering5591 He didn’t have the drums in his ears.

I know he’s not an original member of Megadeth, but I have a newfound respect for this man. What a talent. Edit: I’m aware that Dave Mustaine is the only original member left. What my comment was meant to convey was, Megadeth has gone through so many new band mates over the years that I stopped caring, but when I heard Dirk, I put aside the bias that he is a new member and found a new respect for him.

@iancraig5415

9 ай бұрын

His work when he was in soilwork is legendary

@1Deep43VA

9 ай бұрын

@@iancraig5415 Oh shit, didn’t know he was in Soilwork. It’s been awhile, but Natural Born Chaos was one of my favorite albums.

@edcoad4930

9 ай бұрын

Such a nice, considered and generous musician. Outstanding video and demonstration of craftsmanship.

@metalvaggelis

9 ай бұрын

​@@1Deep43VAPlease check out the "stabbing the drama" album from soilwork. Awesome album and great drum work. Killer drummer.

@Thamanizer

9 ай бұрын

He also did the drums for Devin Townsend's Deconstruction album! Devin has had some excellent drummers but I think his playing there was my favorite overall. He also invented his own type of blastbeat that's pretty famous and you can hear it all over Soilwork even after he left (Dirk blast: high tempo 8th triplets with open hats on the quarter notes, made easier to sustain by alternating hands between the snare and the hats)

The depth this song acquired with these drums is unreal... Incredible what other view can bring to the table

Great concept, fantastic drumming, as expected from a Megadeth legend. Loving the reaction to Ronnie's set. absolutely awesome xxx

I think it so fascinating how the drummers can remember each moment of their version and be like ‘oh I did this here’ or ‘we did this at same time’

@Johnoooh

7 ай бұрын

Kind of reminds me of when high level chess players are able to remember all their and their opponent's moves after a match.

@civiccc

7 ай бұрын

its a ll purposeful, it might not mean much to you

@craenor

7 ай бұрын

Friend once explained it to me like this: "A song is broken up into different parts. Think of each part as a word. Together the whole song is a short sentence. "In my head, I have a vocabulary of different drum parts. Think of each mix of parts like a 4 digit alphanumeric code. All I have to remember is one sentence and the code for each word in that sentence. If you practiced that, you could probably get it down in a week, yeah? Takes a bit longer to get it down as a drummer, but it's very doable."

@nurlindafsihotang49

6 ай бұрын

It's a pro-habits. We recognized patterns. Like i would know where my opponents-attorneys was going just by reading their appeal, lawsuit etc.

That is the longest Mr. Brightside has sounded in ages. Having a completely new drum part makes it like hearing it for the first time. Gotta savor each moment.

I know absolutely nothing about drums, just randomly popped up on recommendation- so impressed with this. Glad I watched.

Dude what a legend making a point of showing his note-taking system right off the bat like that! so valuable!

This video is proof of just how talented this guy is. What an artist.

@De_La_Crush93

9 ай бұрын

You're lying to yourself

@rokmihelcic868

9 ай бұрын

Really, why is he lying to himself?

@mothamaster3000

9 ай бұрын

@@rokmihelcic868 I'm pretty sure that if you asked Dirk Verbeuren if this was a good display of his talent, he would say no. Mr. Brightside is an easy song and all he did was play half-time at the beginning of it. There's probably much better proof of how talented this guy is elsewhere

@Asian_Import

9 ай бұрын

@@mothamaster3000you don’t have to play fast to be talented, it’s all about the artistry which he nailed.

Its amazing how the "epic" parts were so close to originals drums. And rest was his own masterful interpretation.

@Ricekrispy10

9 ай бұрын

There's just times when a certain section calls for a particular beat, regardless of the drummer behind the kit.

@MoDeegroes

9 ай бұрын

@@Ricekrispy10 oh really? That's interesting. I have absolutely zero knowledge about drumming in respect to rest of yall. It's cool to kno particular sections demand a certain arrangement from drummer, regardless of who is at kit. Thanks for feedback

@ahall9839

9 ай бұрын

@@MoDeegroes Are you an AI? This was the most ChatGPT response I've ever seen

@Ricekrispy10

9 ай бұрын

@stewartg7606 No problem. When you've played for long enough and learned enough songs, you'll find some beats can never be escaped lol.

@MoDeegroes

9 ай бұрын

@@ahall9839 u mean my original comment? 🤣 or the first reply to ricekrispy? Perhaps my inability to determine which. Comment you're referring to is answer enough. Im clearly the first hybrid ChatGPT / YT Commenter Bot.

This was such a treat! Glad I stumbled upon this video ❤

one of the coolest things about this video series is getting to hear these musicians talk and realize they're all just super nice humble people

I like that he was sensitive to the song and didn't try to overplay it. Great job!

@mierypesado6740

9 ай бұрын

I thought he completely overplayed it, especially on the crash cymbals.

@FortyHurts

9 ай бұрын

@@mierypesado6740 I believe they meant that he didn't do the typical "Metal Drummer Plays Non-Metal Song" thing of just playing double-time and blast beats.

@friedsensei

9 ай бұрын

@@FortyHurts for sure you're right, but no need to defend such an insane statement lol. I guess you could call it tastefully overplayed

@FortyHurts

9 ай бұрын

@friedsensei The statement was he "didn't try to overplay it." So you think that he DID try to overplay it? Words have meaning.

@Vort_tm

9 ай бұрын

A. He did amazing. B. He did over play it a little, but he was playing it blind, and his version went pretty well with the song. C. He acknowledges at the end that he over played it and that the original was more subtle and tasteful. D. This argument comes off as kids trying to sound like they know what they're talking about.

I mean this in the best way possible - who knew that Megadeth + The Killers would result in something that sounds a bit like My Chemical Romance? Flippin amazing. Mad credit to the recording + mix engineers, I got chills from that kick.

@metrvg

9 ай бұрын

The same happened to me with the kick! jajajaja

@Sixty-Ten

9 ай бұрын

Yeah man I absolutely loved this! If this is what it usually sounded / felt like they’d have an extra fan 😂

@kaydenbush

9 ай бұрын

Woah that's not a bad comparison

@triforceeternal

9 ай бұрын

Check out World War Me's self titled album, it's pop punk with metal sensibilities and it really does sound like a MCR revival band!

@itssimonunleashed

9 ай бұрын

One take Dirk 🔥🔥

AWESOME format!!! More of this please.

Love this. 👍🏻🥳 Would have liked to hear more of the drum less track while he was first thinking about it.

I love the way he plays the verse in half time from the original. It changes the whole feel of the song.

@BulletSponge178

9 ай бұрын

FR. The verses feel sadder and the chorus more kinetic and positive

@cyborgninjamonkey

9 ай бұрын

I've suspected for a few years now that I have beat deafness. I was surprised by this comment because I thought on first listen that he pretty much figured out the exact drum pattern as used in the original. I've gone back and forth half a dozen times now and I can discern timbral differences in the toms, but otherwise I cannot tell the difference at all. Really interesting.

@21centdregs

9 ай бұрын

@@cyborgninjamonkey oh shit, you are definitely missing some very big differences. the main one being how often the snare hits. the op mentioned half time, which basically means the snare hits half as many times per bar. the rest of this channel would be a great place to start if you want to enhance your capacity to digest the rhythms in the music you enjoy.

@bluerum896

9 ай бұрын

@@21centdregs they don't really show the part where he reacts to the original version of the song during the verse. but the chorus is more or less the same in the levels of energy

@BanjoBitty

9 ай бұрын

​@@bluerum896 Yeah. Woulda been cool to see his reaction to the verse.

He killed that. I love how he changed the feel for the song. You can see he started grooving halfway through. Outstanding!!

@GuyMcPherson69

9 ай бұрын

no pun intended?

@aestheticterritory

9 ай бұрын

So he killed The Killers.