Stoned with some really good headphones is the way to listen to this. Luckily for me, I've got both covered.

@adamjohnston2311

Жыл бұрын

Nice!! Good choice.

Wow….you’re absolutely spot on ! I learned 2112 back in 1979 and it was a challenge for me…but you’re Fk’n killing it ! Great playing 🤘🏻👍🤘🏻

@adamjohnston2311

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlton! I had re learn this song for weeks before we recorded it. Huge challenge. Thanks for watching.

Amazing cover my friend. Epic work... I am 62 now and RUSH'S music , lyric and sound will never cease to amaze me. To all Rush fans, I can't pretend a stranger is 8 long awaited friend

@adamjohnston2311

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@adamjohnston2311

8 ай бұрын

I love that line from Limelight too. It always resonated with me.

@AJ-jy6lb

2 ай бұрын

@@adamjohnston2311 - Well, we SHOULD be picky about our friends,....who we CHOOSE as friends. But on then other hand,..if you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice. How much longer are we going to do this "reference RUSH lyrics" thing? LOL,...i'm game.

Nice job without going full-on fanboy with a replica kit, posters, shirts etc... I got sucked into a KZread black hole checking out drummers playing this track. You seem much more relaxed than most, and as a result, it simply sounds better. Interesting kit too!

@adamjohnston2311

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I played A ton of RUSH back in high school and tried to learn every note. And now I re learned it again years later and had a ton of fun doing it. Thanks for watching.

U r amazing, glad I found your channel

I remember coming home from school in the 70's as fast as i could so i could practice playing Rush on the drums. I developed too many bad habits to get good at it. Clearly youve mastered it. Incredible playing, man.

@adamjohnston2311

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Allen! I was in the same boat as you. Everyday after school 2112, A Farewell to Kings and than Hemispheres.

Incredible. I first heard Xanadu when I bought Exit Stage Left in 1981.

@adamjohnston2311

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much.

Well this was a very pleasant surprise when I logged in tonight! Great job and very awesome!

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

Right on! Thanks for watching.

Awesome the professor would be impressed 💯

Awesome!

I've literally been watching your video's over and over for the last two weeks. I'm amazed at your talent and the fact you've picked this up from listening and probably watching other vids since you said you can't read music. I'm just sorry that more people haven't found your channel for one of the greatest bands and one of the greatest drummers in my lifetime. Keep up the great work dude. (glad to see you finally got a new snare head LOL).

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Thanks you for your kind words Dan. There is no one like the professor. Thanks for checking out all the videos too. And LOL at the new drum head.

My father sent me this link. I for sure thought there would be millions of views on this video when I saw 6.5k, I than realized youtubes algorithm sucks. This was amazing. Subscribed!

@adamjohnston2311

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Tommy! Glad you liked it. KZread is weird like that. I was getting a ton on comments about 2 months ago and then it just dried up.

@johnmybravo0422

6 ай бұрын

@adamjohnston2311 your so talented, you deserve to be pushed more by youtube for sure!

You nailed all the nuances of this track. Amazing.

Loved it! Clearly know the music and understand this band! Nice job! Have loved everyone on your videos/

@adamjohnston2311

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! And thanks for checking out the others videos.

Bro has a stack of cassette tapes in the background! Party on!

@adamjohnston2311

9 ай бұрын

Yeah I still have all those cassette tapes I made years ago. At this point they are more like a museum piece. LOL!

Another great cover ! This song is one of my favorite of Rush

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Mine too.

That's one hell of a bell sound on that ride. 🤣

@adamjohnston2311

2 жыл бұрын

LOL! I know right.

I never knew geddy played the drums!!!😂 GREAT JOB MY friend!!

@adamjohnston2311

9 ай бұрын

LOL! I get that some times. It still makes me laugh.

Freaking awesome!

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick!

Best Rush drum cover ever seen, and I've seen a lot!

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

WOW! That means A LOT to me. Thanks so much for your kind words. You made my day : )

Excellent. Watched a couple prior to yours. Satisfying to see it played so sickly right. The cowbell run was out of control.

@adamjohnston2311

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Richard. I grew up playing this stuff and 30 years later i'm doing it again. Super fun.

I can see your happiness during the intro, this must be the greatest Rush drum opening. Great work! 🥁

@adamjohnston2311

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah this is a great drum Neil opening for sure. Super fun to cover.

Drums sound awesome, nice mixing, effortless playing.

@adamjohnston2311

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Joshua! It was so much fun to re learn this stuff 30 years later.

Fantastic!

Another fun song by the infamous AJ! Very talented drummer indeed!

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for you’re kind words!

I am a lifelong fan of all things Rush. All 20 studio albums with all 165 songs. Every wonderful DVD concert performance that Rush has released. Xanadu is the best thing Rush ever created and I listen to it almost every day. Your performance here is absolutely wonderful and spot on, so very well performed. I know that Neil Peart is smiling somewhere every time someone discovers and watches this amazing performance. Thank you so much. I have subscribed and look forward to watching your other videos. Wishing you a fantastic day..!!

@adamjohnston2311

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Greg! I appreciate your kind words.

Perfect

Nice!

This was perfect. My mind is blown. The tone is the same as well!?!

@adamjohnston2311

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Segar. This song was a fun challenge to re learn.

This was the first Rush song i heard, no wander it became my fav band, a way of life 💪👍

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

2112 was my first Rush album. Xanadu is an epic song. Super fun to cover.

Absolutely great. I salute you. I love to see a drummer that ENJOYS what he/she is doing, and I get that in spades with this video. I can think of 4 songs that, like the assassination of JFK, or the blow up of the space shuttle I remember exactly when I heard it. In reverse order, Enter Sandman, Metallica, Black hole Sun, Soundgarden, Magic Magic Man, heart, and... Xanadu, by Rush. I love the entry at 7:24. Great song, great job, I envy you, you have truly accomplished something with your life I live in St. Catharines, Ontario. I grew up in Niagara Falls Ontario. When I was in Grade 7, a group called Hush came to my Junior high School for a dance. Neal Peart was the drummer.

Massive talent! Yes, it takes this long! Your faithfulness to the trade shows itself beautifully! Great job! As well, editing and filming, great job there too. Success is never found in one person. It takes many for one to rise to their potential! Incredible execution on all fronts!!! Thank you, I know the 50 somethings out there will love it all over! It's a total Rush, pun intended! Lol 66carpenter

Dude that was an amazing cover!!!!

@adamjohnston2311

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kazz! I appreciate it.

That was stunning.

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Awesome 🥁🥁Neil the greatest 👍👍👌

Really enjoyed watching this one Adam! Great job

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

Right on! Thanks for watching.

Wow, just wow..seen many rush covers..spot on..

You have a very efficient kit layout and your drumming looks effortless. Great cover!

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Travis.

Awesome.... loveeeee it !!!! Thats some serious drumming bro 👏👌

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. This is one of those crazy fun songs to play.

That was super awesome bad ass!

@adamjohnston2311

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan. I really appreciate it.

Noice!

.Hello ADAM I initially looked at your channel for covers of pat travers, but your rush covers are exeptional, you did a huge job of memorization, you feel the passion when you play "NEIL PEART, must be proud, if he sees your "BRAVO" work

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Bob. Pat Travers opened for Rush back in 1978 and it was a game changer for me and ALL our friends. PT and RUSH were the only 2 bands we covered as a band when we played at parties. It was awesome!

@bob70drum62

3 жыл бұрын

.I'm very far from having your level, but I also play cover I've posted 2 tracks of a band that is called "maragold" with greg howe on guitar, I think it might please you "paradigm tsunami" and "penniless and sane" .I also saw "pat travers" opening for (journey) and also (rush) it was fantastic@@adamjohnston2311

It looks cool too! Me big Rush fan.

I can see your pride at mastering your craft. I'm wondering as a non drummer, how many times you'd miss a hit, until at last it appears here. Well done 👏

@adamjohnston2311

Жыл бұрын

Hi Harry, Thanks for your kind words. My process is to practice the song in the car, then practice on the drums until i'm confident playing every note, then I push record and roll the cameras.

Yes. I am going to age you. It has been 41 years since we graduated Jr. High, so its been a few more years than that. Another great drum show from the infamous AJ. Loving all this great music you have been doing. I just wish you would learn some Rush. lol.

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

You’re right. I was thinking from high school. I’ll try and learn more RUSH!! LOL!!!!

Excellent cover Adam...well done 👍

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. This was a fun challenge.

Effortless! Brilliant.

I get chills everytime I watch and listen. Very amazing. Love it Adam. Long live Rush

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott! This song has a special place in my past. I loved covering it.

You mad man, incredible cover

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much man!

Wow...keep em coming!

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And I will. Zeppelin is next.

@tempo529

3 жыл бұрын

@@adamjohnston2311 Nice!

you're my inspiration

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Roots progressive rock! Drum is good 🤘

Amazing! The best cover artist of Neil Peart that I've ever heard. I've played for years but never got to play with anyone other than the band and their records. So, I know the rhythms, the syncopations, the tempos, the nuances, the fills, the riffs, all of it.

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks so much. Neil is the master that I will always look up to.

I needed this, thank you.

@adamjohnston2311

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Kevin! Cheers!

Perfection, man.

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jerry. Another fun one to cover.

Absolutely awesome, loved it.

@adamjohnston2311

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching.

Fantastic Drun Cover

@adamjohnston2311

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Daniel! Glad you liked it, It was a fun one to cover.

Amazing that Rush and Peart came up with that to begin with, but that it could also be so expertly played by someone other than Neil himself

Perfect!

@adamjohnston2311

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Jimmy!

Over here smiling for ten minutes. Thanks so much. That was incredible.

@adamjohnston2311

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sam.

Awesome job Adam!

@adamjohnston2311

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Maximillano!

I’ve been watching your other covers of Rush lately, but this one hits different. Keep it up man!

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack!

Amazing cover. Rip Neil

@adamjohnston2311

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yup RIP Neil indeed. He was a legend to say the least.

NICE JOB 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! A super fun one to cover.

@johnmiller4553

3 жыл бұрын

@@adamjohnston2311 ONE OF MY FAVORITES 🤙🤙🤙🤙. R.I.P. NEIL PEART 😇. R.I.P. RUSH 😇😇😇. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

Bravo, bravo, bravo! I loved Rush as a kid and still do. Haven't played this album in years, listened to it yesterday in the car. I forgot quite how incredible Neil's drumming on this song was. I could not even picture in my mind's eye what he was even doing in many parts of the song, it is that hard! I thought then - I'd love to see a drum cover of this on YT - but I doubt anyone can perfectly master it. But you nailed it! Absolutely amazing. If I had from here to eternity to practice, I could still never play it. Hats off to you x 100 times! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@adamjohnston2311

2 жыл бұрын

WOW! Thanks so much Andy. This song was took me about 3 weeks to re learn. I played 2112 and A farewell to kings as a kid everyday after school. It's been a blast re learning the professors playing.

@Iceni007

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamjohnston2311 Well, it's a stunning, note and stroke perfect tribute. I wish I could only play the drums a quarter as well as you! There are lots of drum covers of Tom Sawyer on YT, which is often thought of as Neil's most difficult (or certainly one of the hardest) drumming parts. And it is very hard indeed. But Xanadu is IMHO, even harder. It's just ridiculously, insanely difficult and only the most super talented could even attempt it! You should be mega proud - the Prof. is up there smiling down and giving you his nod of approval - of that I've no doubt.😀👍🏼

@adamjohnston2311

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Andy. Out of all the Rush covers Xanadu, La Villa and especially Camera Eye were the toughest. For some reason Neils approach to Camera Eye was so different and complicated to play. Cheers and thanks for checking out the videos. Have a great Néw Years!

@Iceni007

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamjohnston2311JOHNSTON Am going to watch all your Neil covers! I love La Villa - that is another drumming tour de force, only for the most gifted of percussionists for sure! Have a great New Year's Eve yourself!

Awesome 😎 👏 one of my favorite all time drum Rush songs! Thank You for sharing 🤗

@adamjohnston2311

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching : )

Outstanding! Rest in peace, Pratt.....

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man!

Excellent job!!

Its Me Again Adam. Your Buddie Frankie. That Was Amazing Dude !!!!! God Damm Your So Good Man. Today Is My Birthday Adam. Im 60 Years old dude!! I Love Watching You Play. You Are So Fuckin Good Man !!! Guess What man. Im Getting Drunk Tonight Lol!!!!

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday Frank!

@frankfossaceca9616

3 жыл бұрын

@@adamjohnston2311 Thank. you.my Brother Adam !!!!! Love you Dude !!!!!

Note for note! Perfect time, every time! Superb Dynamics and Righteous! Such a pleasure to watch. New fan.😁

@adamjohnston2311

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks so much Gary. You are too kind. This was a fun project to do during Covid. So glad I could share it with the world and keep the spirit of Neil alive.

Got this cranked right now! I didn't see it on the inventory list, but please tell those are the ProMark 747s!!!

@adamjohnston2311

11 ай бұрын

Lol! They are hickory 747s.

Mate, I’m on a bit of a marathon of your videos! Especially after smoking a few joints!😂 I have a small electric kit at home and “try” to play along with what Neil did. Most of the time I’m kinda doing my own thing with the tracks, but man, you’ve nailed every fill and beat perfectly! Very impressed. Respect man. Keep it up.

@adamjohnston2311

9 ай бұрын

Thanks man! You're too kind. This was hard and super fun to cover.

toca muito mano!

Muito bom parabéns 👏

Loved the cow's! Sounded better than the original. Great job man, excellent! 66carpenter

@adamjohnston2311

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! You're too kind.

So Amazing !!! I love your cover !!!🔥

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I keep waiting for that frayed left stick to break

Awesome! Amazing! Great job, absolutamente incrível. Greetings from São Paulo, Brazil!

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris. This was a fun one to play.

Gj bud

I need your cymbals bro... they are all perfect! Sigh.

@adamjohnston2311

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you like my taste in cymbals. It always takes a long time to pick out a cymbal.

Another epic performance by A.J. I am beyond amazed at each Rush cover you do. You are beyond talented, play very tight and have impecable timing. You truly channel "The Professor" himself. I am sure he is smiling down from above at you, R.I.P., N.P.. I have to ask. How long does it take you to learn such masterpieces? You make it look really easy, when it's beyond difficult. I'm an average drummer, as a hobby. Learned the snare classicly through middle school and high school. I only seriously got into set playing a few years ago. I'm just in awe of your playing. Looking forward to the next one. Bravo! Thanks for what you do!

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks for the huge compliment. You’re too kind. When I was in 7th grade I got 2112 from that point I was hooked. I played the record everyday after school, than moved onto a farewell to kings, Hemispheres, Permanent Waves, moving pictures. I was even in bands that played it back then. Now here I am 38 years later learning it all over again because I haven’t played it in decades but it’s still in my blood. It takes me a couple of weeks to learn the parts and get the right feel. From that point I get the recorder out, set up the cameras and go to town. I am so glad I decided to do document these covers because it will be around forever : ) Thanks again for your kind words Joseph.

@jmgreenf

3 жыл бұрын

@@adamjohnston2311 You're more than welcome Adam. I can't always here exactly what's going on drum-wise, but you make it easy for me to see by your great camera work...wow..you have some history playing Rush..it's funny..i never really listented to much beyond moving pictures and signals..i'm first discovering now, at nearly 53 years old, what brilliant work they did..thanks for keeping N.P."s spirit alive..once again, kudos to you!...and thanks for explaining your creative process..if i lived forever, I wouldn't be able to play these songs..lol

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And glad to do it.

Transcends Amazing. Not NP, but about as close as he can get.

😯

Nailed it! You should be proud. And I can see you are lol jk.

@adamjohnston2311

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve! This was a huge challenge but fun to cover.

Greetings Adam, you're a fantastic drummer. Alex Lifeson was my greatest influence as a guitar player and RUSH was the greatest influence on my band. Much like yourself, A Farewell To Kings is my second favorite album, with Hemispheres being my absolute fave. The Hemispheres Tour back in 1978 was the first concert I ever attended. I attended every single RUSH concert here in Dallas, TX. until they retired. And I was fortunate enough on the Moving Pictures Tour to get a backstage pass and get Alex and Geddy's autographs. Unfortunately, none of us backstage had the courage to approach Neil because he seriously looked like he did not want to be bothered whatsoever...and this was at a time when the public never really knew Neil valued his privacy. So, I wanted to ask you if it would be possible to get a drums only mix of you playing Xanadu? I ask, because I have the isolated backing tracks of Geddy's Bass/Synths for Xanadu but no where online can you find Neil's drum parts isolated. I've been painstakingly editing and aligning a MIDI drum track but it's just not the same as a real drummer. If you'd like to discuss this offline, please contact me at: nathanshane@yahoo.com

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

My first Rush show was Hemispheres with Pat Travers opening. Mind blowing show.

what kind of drum kit is that ??? great stuff

Are you using Promark 747's too?

@adamjohnston2311

3 жыл бұрын

LOL! Yes hickory. You got my number.

What china are you using? I don't have a china in my set yet, so looking for ideas 😅

@adamjohnston2311

6 ай бұрын

17” Zildjian China boy pang

@johnmybravo0422

6 ай бұрын

@@adamjohnston2311 thank you!

@johnmybravo0422

6 ай бұрын

What about the one to the right of you? Kinda sideways is that a china boy as well?

@adamjohnston2311

6 ай бұрын

Look In the description. Every drum and cymbal detail Is there.

@johnmybravo0422

6 ай бұрын

@@adamjohnston2311 oh awesome thank you!

#geddylee #alexlifeson

Now Mr. Johnston, how many times have we told you? ("You know we told you before, but you didn't hear us then, so you still question why, NO!, you didn't listen again! :o) STOP EATING YOUR FRAYED DRUMSTICKS! This is your last warning. Life's a bummer if you're not a drummer. :o) You're questioning why you keep pooping little wooden puppets. You can either stop eating frayed drumsticks, or we're gonna change your name to Gepetto. LMAO! :oP

@adamjohnston2311

2 ай бұрын

LOL!

@AJ-jy6lb

2 ай бұрын

@@adamjohnston2311 :o)