Tool-The Grudge Drum Cover-Johnkew

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This is the last video I'm going to post for a while, and I wanted to go out with a bang with one of my favorite Tool songs. I'll be taking a hiatus for a few weeks to build the new drum studio (see the 'making of' video for more details).

More than 10 years after first listening to this song, Carey's drumming at the end still gives me chills. And playing along with it on the drums is one of the most exhilarating feelings ever. Learning the rest of the song was a great journey too - there are so many subtleties and nuances that I never knew existed. It wasn't until I really peeled back the layers while learning it that I gained a true appreciation of this piece of art. It really is impossible to heap too much praise on Carey for his artistry and drum mastery in songs like this. I also really appreciate the musicality of the song as a whole and how it heralded a new age for Tool - Maynard got rid of some of his inner demons and the message of their music switched from angst and rage to more esoteric ideas and mysticism.

This isn't one of those songs where you learn two or three parts which repeat themselves throughout the song. A couple of beats repeat themselves to provide some cohesion, but there are SO many distinctive drum parts in this song...and the ending...wow.

This song was another great humbler. It was my outlet during the past few weeks while I've had an insane work schedule trying to get a big report finished. When I was overwhelmed with work, I would go to the practice kit and learn a new part to this song. It was so gratifying to put all of the parts together and record the whole thing after finishing the report.

It was important to me to record this one all in one take - so that's what this is. Also, there is no sampling or replacement of the acoustic drums - they're all-natural.

I hope that watching this video brings even a fraction of the joy that went into the making of it. Thanks so much for watching, and thanks in advance for your feedback - it's always appreciated.

Recorded on Gretsch Catalina and Renown maple drums, Pearl 14" x 6.5" Free Floating Maple Snare, Evans EMAD bass drum head Evans G2 batter drum heads Evans G1 resonant drum heads, Sabian Paragon cymbals (16, 18, 20-inch crashes; 19 China; 22 ride), Paiste Novo 20-inch China, Paiste hats, Sabian 10 inch paragon splash, DW 9000 double pedal, DW 3000 hi hat stand Orange County drum throne, Pro Mark 747 sticks (Neil Peart signature Japanese Oak), Apex 435 overhead mics, Audix D-series mics on toms and kick, Audix i5 and Shure SM57 mic on snare, M-Audio Profire 2626 interface, Logic Express 9, Canon T2i, Canon Vixia HF M40, GoPro HD Hero 2, and iPhone cameras, Shure SE315-CL in-ear monitors.

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I'm glad that the time I spend on these little things like tuning is not lost on others. It makes me sad when I see/hear good drummers who don't bother to tune their drums.

johnkew

The Grudge has got to have one of the most difficult drum outros in existence. I commend the shit out of your skill mate!

chadbaptiste

10 years later, here I am still loving this. Wherever you are dude, keep killing it

tagalong

Thanks so much for leaving this awesome feedback. It really is humbling to drum along to Carey's drumming.

johnkew

As a musician that has been playing for over 35 years, I've played with some great drummers, but you sir, are par excellence!
Thanks so much for this, the time and effort put forth in learning Danny's part itself is beyond what most people would even attempt, and you nailed it!.
Also setting it all up to sound that good, to filming at all the angles, to syncing it all up with the track ...sheeezz.. I'm just blown away ...don't know what else to say, Thanks again!

L.A.W.Studios

DUDE, I need to go to bed... stop killin tool

Linkubiss

That was, quite simply, THE best drum cover I've ever seen anyone on YouTube pull off. I'm truly speechless. If Tool ever loses Danny Carey for a time due to illness or injury, they should definitely look you up.

MrDslfast

Every single one of his Tool covers are annoyingly flawless. Such talent

StinsonTango

On behalf of all TOOL fans, thank you so much for doing this

benrobinson

How this doesn't have a million views is beyond me. What a fucking cover!

lewy_g_official

Thanks so much - that end always stood out in my mind too, and it's so much fun to play.

johnkew

The explosion at the end of the song of the grudge feelings, the grudge itself released, it's amazing and it has been well executed here! Compliments!

albertomassidda

Incredible ferocity and precision. I can't wait to see more.

Ellingmint

Dude, this cover is fucking flawless...mind-blowing talent

lanceconley

Dude I've been a tool fan for as long as I can remember. and as a drummer of over 20 years I idolize Danny. His imagination makes my heart flutter. most drum covers on YouTube are a giant waste of time. I would never attempt it. but you sir are a champion. I think if Danny lost one of his arms they could call you up from the bullpen to save the show! you nailed almost every fill and the fact that you took the time to do all the auxiliary parts is quite impressive. and whoever mixed this and set up the mics nailed it. I love your channel cause you and I have the same taste in music. When this song ended after all the build up I had yell great job dude, I don't say that often cause I'm picky as hell.
Do you learn these songs by ear or do you dig up music somewhere?

shaneroney