Tom Sawyer - Rush - Drum Cover - Neil Peart - Next Level Playing

This one is for you Professor Peart. I wanted to try a @rush song that would really challenge me. I watched an interview were the Professor said Tom Sawyer 'remains so difficult to play'. So I thought I would give it a try. It's actually really fun to play. I really hope I have done the song justice, Professor Pearts' playing is incredible. I hope I got the strength and smoothness balance right. I have a new found love for RUSH now too!

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[alexlifeson]

Nandi, you brought a tear to my eye with this tribute! Tom Sawyer is a difficult song to play drums to and you made it so much fun. Neil would have loved your performance and wonderful smile, as both Geddy and I do!

[happyninja]

Watching her starting to really go off at the climax rolling at 2:34 brought such a smile to my face. That cascading drum rolling is always my favorite part.

[jaxonya]

Shes caught the mist, shes caught the myth, shes caught the mystery, shes caught the drift

[bluestatic]

Okay look. Peart inspired me to start playing drums in like 1980? He was, and is, my drum guru. I played for 20 years and still do when I can. Taught drums for awhile. When Moving Pictures came out I stopped everything else I was doing and tried to learn every single stroke. It takes weeks to nail down a piece like this. I don't know where this girl's talent came from but despite the joy on her face, despite her making this look easy, I know only a handful of people - some who are very accomplished session drummers - who could pull this off. Nandi, you're on another planet, love. #madrespect

[tempusfugit]

Bravo young lady. Rush fan of 40 years. Seen them in concert many times, got all the albums, dvd's etc. You did an excellent job. Neil peart is one of the all time greats, he will be looking down and smiling I'm sure. Keep rocking nandi.

[lorib]

And dressed like a little princess! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[donaldduck]

I saw her play live with the Foo Fighters in Los Angeles. She stole the hearts of everyone in the whole arena! Nandi Rocks!😎❤️

[jazzyal]

Thumbs up from Montreal Nandi ;O) I can't believe what i just saw ? WOW !

[metalqueen]

As a fellow musician and Rush fan at 42 years old, seeing another girl who is much younger than me play along with one of the best bands in the world and loving every second of it puts a huge smile on my face and gives me hope for your generation of musicians!
Keep on rockin' girl! 👍👌
Much ❤ from Canada 🇨🇦
P.s. You nailed it!

[scottmcarthur]

All my drum heros are long gone...Ive been playing since 1964, you are at a level that i never achived. YOU are my new hero! I hope you continue playing and make music your future! Congrats!!

[sacman]

She handled Tool with no problem and follows that with covering the great Neil Peart in Tom Sawyer. It's quite clear, Nandi, you'll be drumming for the rest of your life and I am honored to see the challenges that you conquer ahead! Very, VERY well done.

[mthomasy]

Alright... who forgot to tell this young lady that playing Peart's licks was supposed to be hard??? Very well done, Nandi!!! 😃

[mickfoil]

If someone hasn't shown this to Alex and Geddy, they need to. The Professor would be incredibly happy with this. Well done, Nandi!

[fredz]

I can't stop tearing up! I've never seen anything this inspiring!!!!

[MegaDapter]

You make it look easy. Neil would have been proud.

[jenniezeiner]

I LOVE her expressions and the joy that exudes from her! The flow and playfulness. So great!

[calvertphoto]

I’m sure Neil Peart would have approved. Well done.

[liquidbraino]

Neil himself said that this is a very difficult song to play. I'm a drummer myself (51 years old; started playing at the age of 14) and have a hard time with this song. But you NAILED it.

[MrYatesj]

Taking on a GIANT and Impressing. Well done Nandi, Well Done!

[EMTinVA]

I mighta shed a tear or two watching this. I miss him greatly. You were amazing!