Rush - Freewill (Drum Cover)

Drum cover performed by Mike Malatino and produced by Midnite Media.

"Freewill"
Permanent Waves (1980)
Written By: Rush (Neil Peart, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson)

This is by far my favorite tune from Rush, followed by "Subdivisions" in a close second. There are a ton of time signature changes to keep you on your toes in this song. My favorite part is the middle bass solo section in 12/8, excellent groove and very fun to play. There are also a lot of complicated drum fills to keep ones concentration. I really enjoyed putting this together for your entertainment. Thank You. Enjoy!!!"

Special thank you to Steven Chandler for the guitar intro performance.

(Disclaimer)
"I am not claiming any rights to this song. The Copywrite is owned by Core Music Publishing, a division of Cat Productions, Ltd. (1979)."

[patdaveoneil]

Great job! As hard as this song is, you nailed all the parts and fills and everything, I'm a drummer myself, and I've always wanted to play this song and this video has helped me a lot! Keep drumming!

[DoktorDamage]

Big Rush fan here.

Dude, that was OUTSTANDING !!!! The solo section is always the hardest part, and you nailed it bro.


I subbed, great job !!!!

[stevenchandler]

My what a handsome hand on guitar! Nice job Mike!

[dstern]

Near flawless. This is really doing Neil Peart justice, well done man!

[chrisbouille]

Bro, that was spot on playing an insanely difficult song to be spot on!

[jmdrk]

100% accurate.. best drum cover i've seen on youtube, congrats!!

[scottallen]

First, awesome focus not just on your face but the evident wear marks on your snare. Second, the irony of Free Will the song along with free hand making cymbal accents made me big time smile! Your subtle snare work throughout this performance was Awesome! You, my friend, are truly talented! This video is older by the time I viewed it but it is extraordinary! I hope you are doing well today! This world needs people like you, especially today! God Bless! Keep being yourself!

[johnwicks]

Brother man - you can really play the drums. Rush is a longtime favorite of mine, and you really help it stay alive. Thank you !!!

[craighblackstock]

It's a pleasure to watch your fluidity. Brilliantly played brother

[mrticka]

Wow. Like really wow. You nailed that one so badly! Greetings from Prague

[stevenwilsondrummer]

That was superb dude. Really enjoyed watching that.

[sgtBelson]

Great job, and kudos on the editing! Very entertaining.

Whenever I hear this one, I think of the Time Machine dvd and Neil’s reaction coming out of the ‘3 simultaneous solos’. It’s a workout.

[stevenfreitas]

One of the few that nailed the Peart groove. Awesome job!

[vinburkard]

Been drumming for 40 years and still can’t get it down all the way besides the difficulty maybe it just in my head in any case perfect mike !

[russmartin]

Outstanding. Your kit sounds great, as well. Kudos!

[jeffchacon]

Now that Neil is retired, here's you big shot Mike !!! Go for it. !!!

[apieceofdirt]

It's nice to see a drummer do a Rush drum cover and be original!! The majority of drummers that do the Neil Peart covers have their drums set up the same way Neil does they have the same cymbal set up the same brand of drums and cymbals that Neil even play traditional grip on the songs Neil uses traditional grip on knowing full damn well that matched grip is how they play!! Now that I've gone off on a tangent, it's nice to see originality. Good video.

[dustinstephenson]

hard song to play hell of a cover brother one of the best covers to freewill congrats

[markdemell]

Excellent, , it was not a struggle for you, three thumbs up !

[mikelocke]

That was absolutely awesome. Great job playing one of the harder Rush songs. 👍