Cobus - Ellie Goulding - Burn (Drum Cover)

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Ellie Goulding - Burn
from the 2013 release Halcyon Days
is the copyrighted property of its owner(s).

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I very proudly endorse the following companies:

DW Drums & Hardware
Sabian Cymbals
Evans Drumheads
Promark Sticks
Logitech Ultimate Ears IEM's (PRM)
Presonus
Samson
GoPro

This video was shot 100% GoPro,
with 9 Hero 3+ cameras, in 1080p at 24fps.

Recorded and mixed using Cubase 7
Edited using Sony Vegas

Filmed and recorded at Drum Channel Studios,
Oxnard, California, USA.

This video is part of The Quadrum Series and was filmed, edited, engineered, mixed, mastered, and produced in its entirety by Cobus Potgieter.

NO drum replacement was done in this mix, this is a 100% acoustically recorded and mixed track: absolutely no supplementation, layering, or triggering was done.

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SUCH A FUN SONGGGG.

I worked a ton on the primarily tom-based verse groove, to make sure that it built at the same pace as the song. Such an awesome feeling when it clicked!

I also deliberately decided to play as few fills as possible, I really wanted the strong rhythm to be the focus. There's one fun little chop at the end of the bridge, during the break right before the last chorus, though :) Can't wait to record some lessons for you guys and explain some of the drum parts in detail.

[cobuspotgieter]

Thumbs up if you're watching this in 2021 😎

[JorgeRodriquez-xc]

Watching in 2024 and ALWAYS come back to watch this video. That Acapella drum fill in the middle is like nothing I've ever heard. Never gets old.

[gabebelden]

I love how people criticize Cobus for not being as "fast" as other drummers, as if that is the most important thing. He plays with musicality, trying to make the song better. Isn't that the most important thing?

[robertfunabashi]

What I love about this is not that it is technically impressive, although it is, but that it is so damned musical: He varies the dynamic, builds and releases tension, allows the song to breath. This is what makes Cobus not just a great drummer but a great musician.

[ArronPeaceXI]

I love seeing how Cobus has advanced through his years of playing. This new series he seems so much more relaxed and confident in his playing, he's not trying to jam in fills every 10 seconds, or making nonsensical rhythm patterns. He has learned the art of simplicity, unlike many other YouTube drummers, and I think it's just amazing.

[TeamWFC]

I love how Cobus can make a video/cover fun just by playing.  Not by doing stick tricks 75% of all his videos or doing other things that take away from his actual playing. 

Still the best drummer on Youtube!!

[szeshingsiu]

I just feel like Cobus plays more "professionally" and "fluently" in this series comparing to the past series. You realize he is really practicing seriously after he gets all those endorsements. He is not only jamming anymore, he is really practicing. 

[royvanzijl]

Hi Cobus, I am a 70 year old pensioner who enjoys your teaching method very much. I played drums in a band many years ago but due to unforeseen circumstances, had to give it up. I have now been on pension for a few years and have been feeling rather bored with myself until I saw your program on U Tube. You have rekindled that musical spirit in me and I feel the urge to play again.using your method of instructions..Although not so easy, I find it fantastically exhilarating and enlightening. I now play drums in our local Church band and am having a great time making a noise for the Lord. I am in the process of building a drum kit for the Church and having a great time doing it. Thank you for reviving that old drumming spirit in me again. I really feel rejuvenated with a new zest for life. Like Bob Dillen's old song, "THERE ARE GOING TO BE SOME CHANGES HERE ". Good luck in your future venture things are definitely looking up for you. God bless you.

Roy VAn Zijl

[Kjelemani]

The whole video is awesome but it's 3:06 - 3:09 that makes me re-watch this all the time.

[jacktucker]

He makes everything looks so simple and as if he isn't even trying, that takes the skill of a true pro drummer, always used him as an influence and reference in my drumming and uni work..love how he's come from self taught to a guy who's known by every drummer I've met.. would truly love to meet him at some point in my career

[jomps]

Cobus is definitely my favorite drummer on YouTube so far. He makes quality content and has a lot of talent. Moreover, he doesn't overdo things to the point of ridiculousness, such as COOP3RDRUMM3R. Cobus is unparalleled, from what I've seen, in quality of content for his type of videos (drum covers, reviews, etc.).

[TheRockGreat]

I swear. His control is technique is just so flawless man. Great job Cobus.

[garrinfraze]

Out of all the "burn" covers I feel like this one is the best and most technically challenging. Love Cobus!

[andersonpereira]

Congratulations Cobus! You're simply the best that I've ever seen.

[rockyvsrambo]

This guys drum covers inspired me... Hard to believe this was around 10 years ago... And 10 years later Im still watching! Keep it up Cobus!!

[danishahmed]

I've been playing drums for years and I always come back to this particular video for that epic fill at 3:06

Man even after all these years it never fails to mesmerize me!

[jleigh]

Been watching Cobus for about 5 years and he's STILL one the best drummers I've ever seen.

[EnglishLad]

I love the way Cobus smiles at himself after playing a mind-blowing fill, as if to say "yup, I wrote that..."

[stevenb]

The only reason people like coopers version is because there is fire but this version is some much better. 

[jackbunning]

I love the way Cobus looks so relaxed and fluent while playing, it makes him look a lot more professional, and is the perfect example of a great drummer, not only can he add some great fills and rudiments in to this song but he can keep time, and not go too over the top in the main beat.
GREAT JOB!