Portraits - Stars (Hum)

After already working with Ben for a couple of years, we were having a conversation one day about bands we love, and came to the realization that Hum was majorly influential for both of us. I had watched them play some local circuits and small clubs back in the 90s and was immediately hooked. So we planned then to cover one of their songs, and now it has (finally) materialized. I hope we captured half of the energy of this largely overlooked masterpiece.

From the album "You'd Prefer an Astronaut" by the band Hum (1995)

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Recorded on Sonor Select Force maple drums, Pearl free-floating maple 14-inch snare, Murat Diril cymbals (14” Arena Hi-Hat; 10” Renaissance Splash, 18” Renaissance Crash, 18” Renaissance Dark Crash, 20” Arena Crash, 20” China, 20” Renaissance Brilliant Ride); Evans EC2 batter drum heads and G1 resonant drum heads, DW 9000 double bass pedal, DW 3000 hi hat stand, Tama drum throne, Vic Firth Danny Carey sticks, Audix Fusion overhead microphones, Apex 435 room mics, Audix D-series mics on toms and kick, Audix i5 and Shure SM57 mic on snare, M-Audio Profire 2626 interface, Pro Tools, Sony Alpha 6000, Canon T2i, Canon Vixia HF M40, and GoPro HD Hero cameras, Shure in-ear monitors.

[johnkew]

I missed everyone! I hope you enjoy this new video. Much love...

[sensiblycynical]

As a huge fan of Stars by Hum I was like no way they can do it justice I was wrong. 👏 well done gentlemen

[jamesthaniotis]

Awesome cover and great choice of song guys! Hum is so damn underrated, definitely a band that should have achieved more popularity during the 90s!

[darklord]

Excellent comeback.
Hopefully we get to see new drum covers

[ninibassiste]

Long time no drums. YouTube wasn't the same without you. Great comeback video :)

[loganmoody]

I absolutely love this song. It reminds me of my angst filled high school days in the absolute best ways. Perfection. This should have more views.

[yigitbabacan]

I didn't know the song and didn't read the description but when i listen it, I was going home from school like in 90s. You really can feel essence of 90s.

[chapithedrummer]

You introduced me to a band that I will have to check out thank you.

[SaltWaterDrums]

Spectacular cover of a song that I didn't think could be topped.

[danielbateman]

Dude, the “ooowoohoohooos” in between got me, so damn good. I love this song, and you guys gave it justice. Beautifully done

[ricoperoti]

Marvelous track and playing! I love it! please go on with your music!!!!

[BewaretheCherryWaves]

Love this song and album! Great choice
Very solid cover, definitely gave it a new energy. Would be very interested in any original music

[Steven-qswj]

Love this band. Saw them with Bush and Toadies in Orlando back in like 96'. Great Cover.

[whaleguy]

Talk of timing. I just came to your channel looking for another Portraits video and found you had finally uploaded a new one :)

[Ranchero]

This rocks! Wasn't expecting that. Nice Nice Nice.

[joshblanton]

YES, one of my biggest influences as well! Great job guys.

[prdbsfan]

Great song and a great cover! Glad to see you back. Love your drumming and production.

[jacobwadebrock]

I am blown away. I am so glad you are back. Keep up the awesome work.

[boxcarracer]

One of my all-time favorites! Thanks for bringing up great memories when I first heard Stars and killer cover

[joshmoore]

And no one even know this song. Been listening to hum since the 90's love you'd prefer an astronaut.