Van Halen - Hot For Teacher - Drum Cover by Josh Gallagher
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Me (Joshua Gallagher, 18) covering Van Halen's "Hot For Teacher" from their 1984 album entitled "1984"
Yes I'm at it again because this is one of my favourite songs and I finally had the equipment (sort of) to do the song justice now! I'm really happy with how this cover turned out even though it was immensely hard trying to play an old td-4 kit that was semi functioning (I had to play the rim for the intro and even then I had to make sure I played in the right spot to ensure that consistent sound came out) as well a kick pedal that was MUCH TOO close for comfort and a cheap pedal, but I think I did it! Plus the one-time-only setup looks so ridiculously AVH awesome fortress like and sounds like it's straight from 1984! haha. That's my brother Luke Gallagher (20) shredding on Guitar and myself on bass.
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Josh, my sincerest compliments. I'm 45 yrs old, been playing in bands since I was 18 and just recently did my last gig with a tribute band, choosing to bow out because I was no longer "stimulated" by playing drums. I was just about to put my drums up for sale on Craigslist because I didn't even want to look at them any longer. After having watched your video I know how I'm going to be spending my Saturday night now. Setting up my kit again and learning to love the drums again. Thanks so much.
This warms my heart. Very, very cool! Never stop enjoying playing the drums! No worries! Glad I could help a fellow drummer out :)
Luciano Russo
Play for you
Fuck the rest
Fuck. YES!!!!
ponyboy staygold second that, big time!
Unfortunately, I fell out of guitar the same way. Been in many bands, but kids and life are more important now. I got stuck in a rut and couldnt get any better on guitar due to lack of time. Still have my guitars and a few amps, so maybe one day I will ride again.
Kylo Ren is a phenomenal drummer, who knew? Well done.
"Come on baby finish...what you started"
Mary Samsonite That's because he is using the Dark Side of the Force.
Maybe they'll use this as a scene in another one off star wars movie
Haha
@@zivanmatic788 hopefully 🤣
one of the best covers of any song I've heard, absolutely flawless. every cymbal & drum a perfect match sonically, the recording engineer also gets kudos for perfectly eq'ing & mixing the kit. peerless.
+Earl Brackett Thanks so much!! Glad you liked it. It's always a fun challenge trying to replicate these legendary tunes! I did the production on this cover and my brother Luke played the guitar track.
HOOLLLEEEE SHIITT!!! GOD DAMNNN!!!! I was 26 when this tune came out, and it was f-in more than my mind could comprehenddd, and yet you're actually playing it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you a million! My heart is young again!!! Nice work!!
agreed. flawless.
+Tim Williams Born in 1958.
Yeah i got into that.. nice Alex licks there buddy! i've been playing HFT since way back . That was extremely good, You broke it down! legit
Am I the only person who thought this was a motorcycle engine the first time I heard it?
thats what alex was going for when he played the intro!
Lol, I thought the same damn thing. Never heard drums like that before in my life.
You're Not. It, was the sound of drag racing! Idling, very modified timing and breathing of an engine about to explode. No sound quite like it!
Dave Storm I always thought that
Dave Storm my understanding or rumors I've heard, that it was Eddies Ferrari on idle.
he makes it look so effortless. this is absolutely amazing. such a talented human.
...about to comment the same un spanish...
That fill at 1:20 is just fantastic.
Tight solid drumming.
Shoot - - @1:20 is the ONLY reason I can play this song now! haha Learned *that* straight from your video Josh. A+++++
Bad ass... I could never figure out if Alex was just sloppy on this tune or genius. You just proved it's genius.
Marty S you really considered Alex being sloppy?
Alex van halen sloppy? sir go home you're clearly inebriated.
"Sloppy" shall now mean a term of genius and very unique!
Marty, apt observation on the slop. That is a "bop swing" thing. It is an intentional bit of schmaltzie showboatmanship that never gets old. I just wish MTV looked at it more that way instead of focusing on DD's ridiculous mug. I hope you find this both informative and relief of the sting from Fred Zed and Lucky. If they knew anything about the history of the bros their comments would have been tempered with insight. Typical fanboys. Props to Free for at least showing some artistic inclination. OK that settles it -- this has officially become an ESPN sports desk. Marty is the analyst, Free, the mediator, and myself with the color commentary.
@@luckysixteen9361 it was sloppy compared to Cobham..
Why do people have to dislike this? Cmon this is dope as fuck
because some people are idiot
I don't know honestly. Maybe they don't get it's a shuffle?
Cuz they're pussies who have NO chance of doing it in their pathetic lifetime; so very jealous!!
Untalented people. HATERS !
A-fucking-men. That tippity tappity nothing of a sound from those things might as well be Playstation drums. There is no meat or heart in the sound those things produce.
@ David Lee Goth: The beginning is NOT bass drum, it's pads, and the lad is playing the "gallup" on his ride, not 8th notes like you say. Drummer boy, you nailed it! Bravo! Greetings from Montréal, Québec.
I'm a bassist and it's my DREAM come true when I get to play with drummers like you! YOU ROCK!
best version I've ever heard. how could anyone dislike this. incredible. I've been a professional for 30 years toured all over the world with huge names and i couldn't touch this if i had to,,, amazing
Then I realized this song without vocals, works perfect as an instrumental piece. Excellent!!
And let me tell you, that was an awesome work, bravo!
Wow, from one drummer to another--this was awesome! You played this tune like it was so basic. It shows your great talent.
Stop pretending you're a drummer.
U R an idiot.
+herbie747 sounds like you know that guy...
i would hate to have to break that monster of a set down
Rick Delair Tell me, how the fuck do you play drums with paralyzed legs. Im genuinely curious.
Im still waiting to hear how he does it lol
@@stephanierodriguez5498 They might not be paralyzed but their legs can't hold his body weight. Also, not everyone in a wheelchair has paralyzed legs
Andrew Ostrander lol same
this has to be the most legit cover i can find... true to the drum pattern... thank you
seems like you are a joke also! :)
this is a really good cover
+Eugene Vasquez I agree. I don't understand the 94 naysayers at all. This is an excellent cover!
+Pasquale Liuzzi So what if he's using electronic bass drums. Alex used electronic drums on most if not all of 5150. He's still playing the part and playing it correctly. That's all that matters.
+Ronnie Jasper if we're talking about legitimacy, it doesn't qualify. I take personally because A. I love recording live drums it's an artform for me, B. Why use real looking drums if you're not going to use the real sounds from those drums, it's like driving a mustang with a motor from a smart car, some people might be okay with it but the real car guys have a problem with it
as long as the energy is there and it is a show so i applaud this once again. bu eye of the beholder for sure!
Josh is just an amazing talent. I keep coming back years later and just can't get enough of this. The new stuff with Jacob is incredible. Love the fact that you guys are keeping classic rock alive.
Josh, my compliments on a great job. Your talent and skill is obvious, technical ability is one thing but it's your attitude and personality that impress me so much. It's refreshing to see and hear. After 22 years of playing, I packed up my kit and haven't played since. That was 8 years ago. I'm not planning to start again but at the same time I won't part with my drums, they'll be there for when the time's right. Please keep doing what you're doing and please continue to share with us. Thank you...!!
I swear... drummers must lose ~10 lbs body weight during the course of a show. Just watching this makes me tired and gives me muscle aches... LOL
Excellent job Josh! Alex would be proud! :-)
Tim Fagan ahahahahahah you're right man!
Just like when I play master of puppets on guitar
Hah! If only! I’d be a lot less chubby.
Playing over two hours with no breaks is a pretty killer work out for any rock/metal band member, except bass :P
Actually drumming a whole concert is about a marathon I think! I might be wrong I just heard it from somewhere
Incredible!!!!
bonzoleum The legendary bonzoleum chimes in!
bonzoleum ==.
bill lyons if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. I haven't seen any of your drum lessons or videos lately, but I'm sure you're better than anyone out there.
Wow didnt expect to see you here
@josef mengele well I shall wait with bated breath for you to post anything that impressive, and then I shall shitcan it. You yourself have given me permission, for which I thank you. You are definitely pushing the 19th percentile of troll intelligence, if not lower, so I congratulate you.
You killed it dude
why isnt AVH talked about being one of the greatest drummers? I feel like he gets dissed all the time.
Great video btw. absolutely nailed it!!
Not to take away from his talent, but I simply don't see him up there with the likes of Neil Peart, John Bonham Keith Moon, etc.
Over shadowed by his little brother....
Totally. I mean like, if Ringo is supposed to be one of the greates drummers, why shouldn't AVH be?
@@aidanbubs1184 A LOT of us do put him up there with those guys.
Perfect sound, perfect tempo, perfect execution. Great battery.
Awesome job! I could hear Dave's singing the whole way through in my head.
Alex’s drumming is just an integral part of the unique Van Halen sound as Eddie’s guitar wizardry. One of the very best of all time in my book.
I think this is an absolutely flawless cover of this tune. I have loved this song since I was a boy. And what's more impressive is I don't know grown men who can play a shuffle that good with one kick drum. You're doing it with TWO. Kudos Young Lad. Keep up the good work. They say us younger folks are losers. That our technology and what have you has handicapped us. I know better tho. I have never in my life seen so many younger ppl picking up guitars and drums and keyboards and making real music. Its not in the mainstream right now but, it is definitely in the water and soon enough the mainstream will have to drink that water for it will be the only water left. They're going to choke themselves to death with the carbon copy industry they've currently been "surviving" on. I sure hope you are in a band. If not get in one. And don't worry about anything but writing great songs. It'll take you very far. The industry is starved for great songs. Don't let A girl our any drug come between you and your love for music. I say all of this as a fellow drummer/guitarist and songwriter myself. Anyhow I absolutely enjoyed watching this. Love, Peace, & Chicken Grease!!
OUTSTANDING quality in the audio mix. Your playing was spectacular. Thanks for sharing with us.
absolutely!!~! BUT how did he get those tube toms as i call them to hide his face exactly!! lol!
but after the joking great playing keep sharing !!
Melhor versão cover que assisti até hoje. Você foi o único que toca o início idêntico ao álbum.
Congratulations!
Finally I guy who played it right..Too many guys try to double bass the crap outta this song...Strait double bass shuffle...People don't realize its the cymbal riff that gives the beat the effect not the kick drum...Thank You..you rock
Great feel, perfect tempo & Thank-You so much!
I lost my shit at the crossed arms on the cymbal roll 😂 nice cover!
I've been playing drums since 1972 and I must say you are one of the finest drummers I've seen, well done!
Best drum cover of this song I’ve seen/heard so far and there are some videos out there from “teachers”. They’re good, but they just don’t hear the song the right way. Your cover was spot on!!
!!!! and he gets the triplet part on the ride cymbal correct! Awesome job! love your videos!
Very talented! Dog and I listened to this jeep during ice strome diego. We loved it!
Niiiice! nailed it! gonna spend the weekend trying to practice those drum fills..
Hey Alex... oh sorry I mean Josh great job.
Josh That was killer man!!! just awesome
just frigging amazing! I don't think anything I could say would express my awe properly
Fantastic work! I have played this song since 1989 but never quite got it to your level, I normally just embellish it own. Your bro has also NAILED the guitar side too! Hats off mate.
This kid has talent and an ear for how a complete mix should be. For his age, he's very good on the kit, but has equal at the very least, if not a better more complete accuracy for what a complete, final mix of all instruments together should sound. Great job!!!
1:17 is that supposed to be the bottles dropping in the background hahaha
im 65. excellent video. years back there was no utube. now i'm at starbucks 2 hrs a day with huge tablet and stereo headphones. drum videos by the hundreds. fun to watch. kicks ass !!!!
Every time I think I might have a smidgen of talent, along comes one of you to bring me down a peg or 10.
Seriously, I know great performances are the result of some cryptic mix of both innate talent and an ethic of HARD WORK! Kudos to you on possessing a bang-on balance of both!
Dude just found this clip .... Awesome is all i can say !!!!!!!!!!!!
Hes playing it with the same configuration Alex did....large dose of simmons drums, replicated well here, this sound on here is actually a little nicer than Alexs. Never knew there was so much bass drum in those fills at 1:21 and 4:02, love those 2 fills a lot.
Outstanding job! You really nailed it and that's no easy task. I used to air drum in my room to that song when I was teenager. I always felt the drumming in that song was the real "STAR" of show even more so than eddies guitar!
superb performance, love the cymbal set-up !
I am DYING to know what ride you are using! Haha love the cover dude! Best one on TH-cam!
Thanks, everyone. I really appreciate it! Paiste 2002 22" Power Ride :D
joshkosh95 Probably the best ride ever created.
Christopher Ball
It is pretty freaking great!
joshkosh95 I actually just ordered a 22" power ride 2002 yesterday. I got it new for $300. I also have a Paiste 24" mega bell ride and a 22" heavy ride. I compared the power ride to all the others and it always has the best sound. There is something unique and perfect about it.
joshkosh95 I think Paiste rides sound the best. AVH used them too I think.
Great fucking job Bro! You rock this song hard. Just keep doing what you're doing, and have a good attitude, and you'll have a good chance of going somewhere as an actual professional musician... Which is waaaaaaay more than most of the youtube "critics" on here. Cheers man!
absolutely amazing feel !!
Used to love playing this song I used to use it for a warm up at rehursels such an easy song to play . And he makes it look effortless
Cool! I can tell you are a AVH fanboy! Have you ever thought about getting the Ludwig Alex Van Halen Signature Snare or the Regal Tip Alex Van Halen Signature Sticks?
You're not wrong there mate! haha. I think I used the signature sticks in this video and I've got a 1980 Tama Mastercraft Rosewood, the same kind that Alex used from 81-95 in my collection
Here to pay my respects. RIP Eddie
Completely blown away man! Speechless!
Here in Phoenix, Arizona we were really behind in hearing current hits in 1984. By the time we heard this on the radio, it was Hot for SUBSTITUTE teacher
Awesome! What exactly is the equipment you do the intro on (above your floor tom)
+Bill P Thanks! I used the floor tom and kick from a Roland TD-4 and tweaked one of the electronic toms/kick samples that sounded closest to the 80s Simmons drum sound, then did some extra tweaking in mixing.
+joshkosh95 great !
Bill P u668c
Why do you have mics in your bass drums if you are using an electronic pad? Do you switch between the two? If so, why did you record this song with the pad and not the acoustic kicks?
Never get tired of watching this, freaking AMAZING!
a big smile when i watch this ! Great ! love it !!!
I think that your snare sound is very neary with Alex...
You used black beauty??
If possible please tell me your snare model!
Thank you.
+2bassdrumming Thanks! Nope, just a standard Tama Superstar 14x5.5 snare :)
I thank you for your responce.
I'll do pick up your snare choice for good sounds!
+JMDSC1507 :) th-cam.com/video/k6flbf8_tdU/w-d-xo.html
+JMDSC1507 Haha :D, thank you!
Perfect timing….
Simply amazing! WOW!
Amazing. Hats off to you sir !
Loved it.
No one brave enough to do the lead vocal, though?
Otherwise than that, it sounded pretty much dead on the money.
I really have nothing else to add.
Welllllllll...
Fellow drummer loving how great your drums sound and how well you played them.
But as a singer as well...I just really missed that David Lee Roth strut and swagger lead vocal.
Otherwise than that, pretty damn amazing, dude.
Not only is drumming perfect, whoever did the guitar cover did an amazing job too. I would advise not filming from the front though if those octabans are going to be there.
Filming from the front was the best part...
Absolutely phenomenal play through!!
Beautiful. Absolutely magnificent.
I love this cover but why are he kick drums mic'd?
Why does he have two bass drums if he's not using single pedals... just for show?
Great cover, but that's bugging the shit out of me
@@morte_dave I'm almost certain it's for this song so he can match Alex's "tone." I'm sure he does use both though man...
Why do you have bass drums when your not using them?
S Murphy Not using them? Were you watching the video? The kid probably ran 5 miles with all the dual footsteps required to play the bass drums for this song! :-)
He is using electronic kick pads to trigger a certain sound. Then has the bass drums mic'd. ??? There not even being used!!!
S Murphy Haha, I don't always use the e-kicks. It was a one off for this cover, I'm always recording originals, covers and drum sessions with the acoustic so I just left them in there. Alex has aesthetic mics that aren't even being used too...haha
Ya...well....I'm just jealous that I can't play as well as you.
S Murphy You're*, not your.
Nice hybrid kit and awesome playing, you really nailed the double bass shuffle...
Wow! I've always wondered what it LOOKED like. amazing.
0:11 man...on a second i thought its bleed
Nice playing dude.. But the ride cymbal it at the start is incorrect..
Imagine counting the part as fast triplets:
1 @ a 2 @ a 3 @ a 4 @ a
Alex is playing on the ride 1 @ 2 3 @ 4..
You played 1 2 a3 4 a1 2 a3 4 a (like a standard jazz groove)
Sorry this is so crappy an explanation in this text.. What I'm saying is he plays the first 2 triplets of 1 and 3 and singles on 2 and 4. Listen to it.
Good playing anyway. Well done.
Josh still listening.
Best drumming I've ever seen/heard.
Exquisite darling.
my fav VH song ever..and you did it justice..NICE!!
29 people are missing a leg and cant work the double kick drum.
Great job. Who are the boneheads that don't like this?
the same people who listen to one direction and Justin beiber seriously
they might be my parents. . . . ..wait. my parents are dead. obama?
Ugly Teachers
when this was originally recorded by VH... the intro was a series of overdubs. Talent has evolved so much many try and play it straight up. amazing! :)
You just nailed that. I have been listening to that song for years.
As a fellow drummer...all I can assume is the reason for the Roland pads is for the tone...is it that hard to get the tone of the kick drums and floor tom to be on point? I would say no. I wouldn't brag about how many views if some people notice you cheated on the intro with the kick pads and floor Tom pad from an electronic drum kit.
As a fellow drummer you should know it is actually pretty hard to make an acoustic drum sound like an 80s analogue drum synthesizer. Haha how is that cheating? You're talking to a guy that's obsessed with tone, so much that I actually incorporated electronic triggers so I could try replicate the same electronic/acoustic drum sound AVH had on 1984.
Jealous
Zahmbie Horde Spot on. One of the most iconic double bass rock lines of all time and he phones it in on a pad with sticks. SMH.
***** dude that guy was amazing and I like how it he put his own little twist on the hi hats.
joshkosh95 dont get mad dude. Im sayin you need to learn to make that song you own by not using pads. Tuning your heads takes pratice.
I'm only 3 years late to the show, but this was as close to perfect as it could be. Absolutely awesome, both the drums and the guitar. You guys are VERY talented.
Really awesome job..Nice kit
Not jealous. Just envious of the talent between these brothers! They make each other better all the time! Thanks!
AWESOME JOB. Love the cymbals
Wow! I really enjoyed this video. You make it look easy.
U guy are a talent!! Congrats, man!!! U played simply perfectly!!!
Great cover, great sounding kit.
Josh I listen to this over and over again, it's beautiful brother.
C
Beautifully done.
Fantastic, both of you.
Someone needs to put this kid in asap I have watched this a million times and I love it Everytime I watch it so effortlessly done
When I used to hear this song, I figured there was some studio manipulation but now I have seen and heard it. Amazing cover with spectacular accuracy. Well done!
Wow, I'm a drummer but I've never watched a drum cover video before so you're my first observation and I must say that I'm beyond impressed! lol I really appreciated the mix being so clean and how you stayed tight and true to the cover without being to symbol heavy! From one drummer to another, I'm inspired and thanks for sharing your talent and craft!!
very cool - great control and timing!!!
What a great cover. Excellent drumming.
Excellent cover man! Good solid shuffle and tasty licks. I was in Perth back in 1986 probably before you were born and I loved it. Keep rocking and I will give a listen to you and your brother's original stuff. Rock on!
Super clean, great mix, Awesome job!
impressive captures Josh, thank you!
Fabulous job
You did an excellent job. Congrats. Keep on going..!!