Thumbs up if you're watching this in 2021 😎 UPDATE: I just released a new DRUM LESSON PACK! -> bit.ly/CobusLessons. 5 lessons, 90 minutes, for 27 bucks. It will make you better at tuning drums, mixing drums, I'll show you my practice routine, my worst habits as a self-taught drummer, and teach you one of my favourite linear licks. Thanks for being here!
I don't know whether to love or hate you Mr Potgeiter, I've been drumming for 25 years and you make me feel like a beginner..! Respect to you, amazing technique and most importantly, musicality.
stuck here at my house with alcohol poisoning,...Thank you so much Cobus, you've made my day so much better. I am a drummer too and I can't wait to be as good as you. I know I'm not the only who's dreams you inspire. Keep it up brother. Blessings to you and your loved ones and blessings to the whole world. We love you Cobus.
So since you're doing covers in which you've covered years ago, I think that means you gotta do a new one 'My Life Would Suck Without You"...Easily your best one you've done
This is so sick. 2:45-3:10 is nasty. Never thought that N'sync and double bass belonged in the same sentence but you made it happen. Happy you are back!
Cobus you're back!! This video makes me so happy, to see that you're uploading drum vids again. You're my idol and I love you so much. Never stop what you're doing
Damn Cobus, awesome video and amazing drum work as always. After watching this I watched the 2007 cover, and I see so much mature-ness in this new re-cover. I love your work, you inspire me all day every day :) Have an awesome day!
The zen-like control Cobus Potgieter has around his kit is inspiring. Fun and playful style as usual and massive amounts of control and precision here. Also, I think it's pretty clever that he returned to do a cover of a track that helped him get crazy amount of exposure back in the day.
Bro! I checked the old video and this one and what can I say.... You have refined your drumming in EVERY possible aspect. Seriously dude, this is such a good initiative; one that can only inspire other drummers to see where they've come from (to help them stay humble) and where they are now (increasing their confidence and desire to continue improving) Baie BAIE goed gespeel amigo ;) Regards from the Mother City.
+Adam Minix I would definitely be 100% down for that! I've tried reaching out to Cobus a few times but I've never heard anything back. I'm sure he's an extremely busy dude :) Hopefully someday!!
+Phil J Drums You shouldn't downplay yourself so much Phil! You are a really fun guy (well atleast in your videos... you might be a serial killer for all I know :P) and a really really good drummer. And yes, that collab has to happen. The internet needs it!
I am also a drummer at the moment I'm in a band called come back Atlanta and music is my life. I love playing and your videos help a lot and love watching them thanks brah🙏
You know Cobus? Your first cover of this song was the first video I saw of your covers. Been a fan ever since. Watching you perform it again brings back some old memories, and you being one of my idols and reasons I started playing drums! Thank you! Great, amazing job!
WOW. The second snare on left sounds so amazing!!! I see you have some kind of rubber ring on it. Am I right? Do you have any tips on how to achieve this sound? Thanks
Both fills at 2:27 and 2:50 are just mesmerizing. Had to slow it down so I could see what you were doing and am now looking at incorporating them into some of my songs. Love it!
Wow man! Your new project could help so many dedicated musicians get the publicity they deserve! Thank you so much for this awesome opportunity and you will for sure be seeing my bands music submitted.
Very AWESOME you redone this cover to see your progress from a long time ago. I do the same. Video recording yourself is important for progress. I done it cause I was I'll for like 10 years and got back on the drums after ten years and I decided to use TH-cam as a tool to monitor my progress. Awesome my friend.
Question. THese drum covers of pop songs always sound so God damn better than the original. So how come the original drummers don't play the songs like this in the first place !!!!!
OMGOSH DUDE i didnt think u cud ever do a better version of your original, but you completely crushed it out of the park and then some with this, mad props son!
i just know you whit this song, a few years ago men!!! it´s so great see you drumming better and better at every video, you´re amazing cobus, saludos desde Argentina!
Man, I know your work since 2007, from your first version of this cover and amazed how you still surprise me. I take you as an inspiration to play since that time. Amazing technique and sound. Hope you keep making this covers. Cheers from Brazil
Cobus crushes it - pound-for-pound best drummer on the earth (or on any other ball somewhere in the nexus). And boys and girls, this AIN'T easy - the "greats" just make it LOOK easy!
2:53 WTF was that!!!!? How can a human being have this level of coordination while playing that fast? You try to look like us, but you can't fool me Cobus, i know you're an alien.
This is sick!!! I've been a fan for a while, and I'm a fellow drummer. It's been so incredible to watch you improve exponentially with every series. You always had the raw talent and groove, but man over the last 2-3 years your technicality has gone through the roof. It's evident you've been putting in real work. You've truly mastered the process. Every aspect of your videos from syncopation, groove, accuracy, execution, and production is on point! You're a pro, enough said.
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Thumbs up if you're watching this in 2021 😎
UPDATE: I just released a new DRUM LESSON PACK! -> bit.ly/CobusLessons. 5 lessons, 90 minutes, for 27 bucks. It will make you better at tuning drums, mixing drums, I'll show you my practice routine, my worst habits as a self-taught drummer, and teach you one of my favourite linear licks. Thanks for being here!
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Dude, i just found this and its so insane! Hahahah
I somehow anticipated to hear “Come On!” from you at the end of playing 😅. As always, your the beast man 👍👌
Hi handsome😝❤️❤️
watching this in 2022 man !! love your covers!
I love it when drummers choke the splash..its simple and every drummer can do it but for some reason I look at it like art
2:36- Even though Cobus is one of the most humble people you'll learn about, his smirk here shows that he has to admit that what he just did was epic.
Been watching him since I was in my early teens still amazed everytime I watch this video!
Great to see you back behind your throne! absolutely killed it! Love it! \m/
+Ramul - Technically, he's "on" the throne. :-)
+Dwight Fontenot Technichally is not a throne
+Laerte Martins actually it's a throne
+Laerte Martins it is a throne. not the way they show it in Game of Thrones but still throne.
The "throne" is the seat. Therefore, he's not "behind" the throne, but he's "on" the throne.
It's been so long that I figured you had made a new channel showing your guitar skills and were starting over on TH-cam.
+Firepants20 what channel? what's the name?
+ZiGDriS FaeLLo It was a joke. :P I wish it was true, but alas...
Still one of my fav..
Listening 2019
Fan from Philippines :)
Mine too!
Dude that kit sounds amazing!!
I don't know whether to love or hate you Mr Potgeiter, I've been drumming for 25 years and you make me feel like a beginner..! Respect to you, amazing technique and most importantly, musicality.
Literally just blew my freaking mind when you bouced the stick off the toms then flipped it. My gosh, so sick
stuck here at my house with alcohol poisoning,...Thank you so much Cobus, you've made my day so much better. I am a drummer too and I can't wait to be as good as you. I know I'm not the only who's dreams you inspire. Keep it up brother. Blessings to you and your loved ones and blessings to the whole world. We love you Cobus.
So since you're doing covers in which you've covered years ago, I think that means you gotta do a new one 'My Life Would Suck Without You"...Easily your best one you've done
Agreed!!
+Bobby Drexler that would be so epic!
+Bobby Drexler oh my gosh I agree!
(in an Afrikaans accent)
crazy, crazy, crazy.
Absolutely, that cover is one giant crescendo, one of my favorites.
8 years later and the man still loves his herta fills
Damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
EDIT: You HAD done this in the past - wow man - just so clean and refined.
You and Luke Holland are the two most creative drummers that I listen to. Absolutely insane man
This is so sick. 2:45-3:10 is nasty. Never thought that N'sync and double bass belonged in the same sentence but you made it happen. Happy you are back!
I love how Cobus keeps getting better! Massive improvement from when he first started putting videos on YT.
You're killing it, Cobus! Good to see you're still rocking it.
0:52 2 hits with one stick, caught in the air and grabbed the groove flawlessly. 6 years later I still can't get over that amazing execution.
OMG I remember watching your old cover of this years ago!!!
You have no ideia how I miss your videos! Welcome back and please stay here!
yeah Cobus come back!
Cobus you're back!! This video makes me so happy, to see that you're uploading drum vids again. You're my idol and I love you so much. Never stop what you're doing
Damn Cobus, awesome video and amazing drum work as always. After watching this I watched the 2007 cover, and I see so much mature-ness in this new re-cover. I love your work, you inspire me all day every day :) Have an awesome day!
The zen-like control Cobus Potgieter has around his kit is inspiring. Fun and playful style as usual and massive amounts of control and precision here. Also, I think it's pretty clever that he returned to do a cover of a track that helped him get crazy amount of exposure back in the day.
He needs that million sub. An he's not to far off.
I can't stop watching this. I just cant. Playing it over and over again. Damn groove, it's just hipnotic
Wohoo you're back!
The song that introduced me to the musical beast that is Cobus like 8 years ago...Nostalgia + gut-busting drumming ftw!
great snare tone!
The gold standard of drum covers.
Seriously...
COBUSSS is back!!!!!!! :D
i used to watch your old "pop" cover dts back wen hd isn't yet around literaly 100 times. so happy with this "re-cover" thanks.
Bro! I checked the old video and this one and what can I say.... You have refined your drumming in EVERY possible aspect. Seriously dude, this is such a good initiative; one that can only inspire other drummers to see where they've come from (to help them stay humble) and where they are now (increasing their confidence and desire to continue improving) Baie BAIE goed gespeel amigo ;) Regards from the Mother City.
I love Cobus's videos but this one is just absolute perfection from 1st second to the last, there is no weak moment at all; nothing....
Super groovy but I like the activity that the old one had. Don't hold back dude!
10years ago when I saw your old Pop drum cover was how I fell in love with you. Seeing this makes me fall even more 😍😍😍
sick stuff right here man! great work. PS tell squarespace that link doesn't load properly on iPhone 4s 😳
+Adam Minix I would definitely be 100% down for that! I've tried reaching out to Cobus a few times but I've never heard anything back. I'm sure he's an extremely busy dude :) Hopefully someday!!
+Adam Minix man phill j...your one of the best drummers yet still underated man......still admire your skills mate
+Johanan Samuel Awe shucks! Thanks a lot! Much appreciated :)
+Phil J Drums You shouldn't downplay yourself so much Phil! You are a really fun guy (well atleast in your videos... you might be a serial killer for all I know :P) and a really really good drummer. And yes, that collab has to happen. The internet needs it!
+Phil J Drums So I kind of just found out about you through this comment and you're fucking awesome man.
I'm knocked out!!! Just amazing...The speed...the precision....just wild!!!! Can't stop watching over again.
You really nailed that stick throw tho
I am also a drummer at the moment I'm in a band called come back Atlanta and music is my life. I love playing and your videos help a lot and love watching them thanks brah🙏
Long time no see, glad your still around :)
5 years later, this cover still remains untouchable.
0:52 Very nice!
I'm telling ya man I can't get enough of your playing, it just frkn rocks
The best drummer EVER !!!!!!
So nice to see one of the most talented drummers back on the TH-cams...never quit man, you're an inspiration to us all!
absolutely killed it
I kept comparing this one to the old one you did. Both have pros and cons, both amazing! Glad you're back Cobus!!
the first video what i saw from you, was that old cover. still one of your best covers that old one. i'd like to forget this try :( sorry
have definitely the same opinion ... the old was perfect!
the same, the first one is better
You could see how much Cobus has matured by comparing this cover to his 2007 cover of Pop. Great job!
Oh right I'm subbed to this channel.
Mediarahan mb20 got me pregnant wtf is this
yeah
JP is the shit man
I've never yet seen anyone play the song on drums like cobus does phenomenal I'm telling you man he kicks ass on this song
Cobus is alive? :O
King of TH-cam Drummers. Absolute class.
I heard that sneaky "V2" at 0:04, you clever man
+Deager That's in the 2007 drum cover too
+Deager why xD
You know Cobus? Your first cover of this song was the first video I saw of your covers. Been a fan ever since. Watching you perform it again brings back some old memories, and you being one of my idols and reasons I started playing drums! Thank you! Great, amazing job!
WOW. The second snare on left sounds so amazing!!! I see you have some kind of rubber ring on it. Am I right? Do you have any tips on how to achieve this sound? Thanks
+Peaceful Lunatic Not entirely sure but looks/sounds like Evans G2 Coated, tuned low, and with some sort of dampening ring on it.
+mintyfresh9080 Thank you for this information! And this ring looks pretty thick, so i guess it damps a lot..
+Peaceful Lunatic The ring is called a Big Fat Snare, check them out :)
+Matt Conway-Cleaves Thanks! Didn't know about that before! You have one?
+Peaceful Lunatic I have a few videos on my channel reviewing each BFSD product!
Both fills at 2:27 and 2:50 are just mesmerizing. Had to slow it down so I could see what you were doing and am now looking at incorporating them into some of my songs. Love it!
Es mejor el anterior. Más agresivo. Este está muy limpio.
Quisiera tener ese grado de limpieza.
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Wow man! Your new project could help so many dedicated musicians get the publicity they deserve! Thank you so much for this awesome opportunity and you will for sure be seeing my bands music submitted.
please make a new cover of the song FACE DOWN RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS!!!!!!
I watch this everyday dude, I can't get over this cover.
Absolutely better than the original song
In many ways, you epitomize free-flow/improvisational drumming. Astonishing work!
And man, those cymbal chokes..
Very AWESOME you redone this cover to see your progress from a long time ago. I do the same. Video recording yourself is important for progress. I done it cause I was I'll for like 10 years and got back on the drums after ten years and I decided to use TH-cam as a tool to monitor my progress. Awesome my friend.
Question. THese drum covers of pop songs always sound so God damn better than the original. So how come the original drummers don't play the songs like this in the first place !!!!!
Julia Francis because there not cobus
Theyre usually made on computer software. They don't record real drummers
My 1 year old kid is your fan. He loves your videos so much ❤️😍 his favorite is the umbrella and black eyed peas cover.
2024 anyone?
So much skill in one video I'm dying. Cobus is the BEST.
I hate when a Cobus cover becomes better than the original song and I can't hear it from Spotify anymore xD
OMGOSH DUDE i didnt think u cud ever do a better version of your original, but you completely crushed it out of the park and then some with this, mad props son!
Literally the best drum cover I've ever seen. It's wonderful
i just know you whit this song, a few years ago men!!! it´s so great see you drumming better and better at every video, you´re amazing cobus, saludos desde Argentina!
It's been a long time! But I'm so happy to see him again.
Man, I know your work since 2007, from your first version of this cover and amazed how you still surprise me. I take you as an inspiration to play since that time. Amazing technique and sound. Hope you keep making this covers. Cheers from Brazil
I've been waiting for you to come back.
Welcome home and please stay.
Wow! You're good! Love NSYNC songs, my most favorite boyband of all time! Still waiting and singing all their songs!🎵🎶🎼🎤
i did see this drum cover in you early stages of your drumming... i was wtf ... now you are GOAT dude...
You are the best drummer I have ever seen!!!
Ah! So amazing, unsurprisingly so. Can't wait to see what the rest of the series holds~
This gave me goosebumps from start to finish! This cover is perfect!!!
I'm so so glad you're working on vids again! I've been waiting for this!
Cobus!! so stocked you are back with epic drum cover and projects we all can be part off!!
Cobus crushes it - pound-for-pound best drummer on the earth (or on any other ball somewhere in the nexus). And boys and girls, this AIN'T easy - the "greats" just make it LOOK easy!
Again, if they reunite, he should audition to be their touring drummer! Excellent!
glad to see you back with that sick drum re-cover!! badass!
This makes me extremely happy! I'm glad you're back Cobus!
2:53 WTF was that!!!!? How can a human being have this level of coordination while playing that fast?
You try to look like us, but you can't fool me Cobus, i know you're an alien.
Straight up.... he’s def from outer space.
I've been waiting for a re-cover of this for ages!
This is THE BEST drum cover of anything ever
This is like a whole new level of Cobus... Amazing to see how much you've progressed man.
WOOOO!! i'm excited for the FACE DOWN RE-COVER!!!
I've probably accounted for 355 of these views. Cobus, you're a legend!
Still the gold standard for this cover game well done!
It's not a "massive" fill, but the flick at 0.36 pretty sums up what I love about Cobus' playing style. It is just so funky.
This is sick!!! I've been a fan for a while, and I'm a fellow drummer. It's been so incredible to watch you improve exponentially with every series. You always had the raw talent and groove, but man over the last 2-3 years your technicality has gone through the roof. It's evident you've been putting in real work. You've truly mastered the process. Every aspect of your videos from syncopation, groove, accuracy, execution, and production is on point! You're a pro, enough said.
More videos! Please! I look forward to these too much!
WOW!!!!!! the best drum cover that I've seen ever!
that stick trick, throwing it off the tom... jesus. Sick bro!