Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird - Drum Cover (4K)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- Ewan Cunningham, 17 years old! I'm from Falkirk, Scotland.
This is a cover of one of my favorite songs "Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Filmed and edited by me, audio edited on Cubase 7 by me.
Using my Tama Superstar Hyperdrive kit, I love it.
I am self taught!
Drums:
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Camera's:
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This video was shot in 4K with a GoPro Hero 4 Black Edition and Panasonic Lumix G7.
Check out the drums only version of this cover: • Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free ...
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For some reason i always figured you needed 2 drum players for the solo fast part, shows how much i know. You absolutely killed it.
You’ll need 2 guitar players unless the guy is a shredder. Def not two drummers.
You never need 2 drummers in music
they needed 2 drummers because theres a part where they hit the snare using 2 hands while hitting the cymbals
although, having two drummers can be done and has been done. I don't recall Skynyrd ever having two drummers on stage live, however a similar band with members who once played in and with skynyrd, the outlaws, have had two drummers on stage before. There is an extra drummer to help keep time and produce a bigger sound i would assume, in some of their old performances of "Green Grass and High Tides". Similar band and they're excellent.
Dude. Lynyrd Skynyrd Shared your video on facebook. How does that make you feel?
Well Jimmeh I could not believe it when I saw my own face being shared on facebook via one of my all time favorite bands. Pure excitement :-)
Next step is to get ahold of them and play with the band some time. I know you can. You already have their attention.
+ewanjohncovers Wow, congratulations that must have been amazing! I can sort of play along with this song, it's a nice song. which is how I found your video. flawless drumming man.
@@ewancunningham wow! That's great they liked your video!👍😎🎸🎶
@@ewancunningham you deserve it mate, you did a really good job
It’s 2024 and I’m just now finding this video. Shame on me. Dude, you freaking killed it!
No overwhelming improvisations, I love it. Simple and understandable. Perfect strikes for every moment.
He’s one of the best. All skill…no theatrics.
You have definitely became my favorite drummer. you don't really add your own person flavor and that's why i love it. Cooperdrummer adds all that floppy twisty garbage and i hate it. literally perfect brother. keep it up
Thank you very much Luke! You really understand my approach to covering someone else's song :-) Glad to have you around!
And that smile when the solo begin... Haha! I know this feeling !
+Loulou Le Poux Thanks for the nice comments man! And you have to smile when you know THAT solo is coming :-)
@@ewancunningham could you play Kashmir led Zeppelin or black sabbath faries wear boots please! You're amazing dude! BYW.... Best Cover of Comfortably Numb! Love it!!
Me too. Im old enough to remember when Skynyrd broke out , damn good old days and times, to b alive. God, I miss the 70s and 80s
Free Bird is the BEST SONG OF ALL TIME!!! Thank you Ewan for showing what is happening behind the 3 guitars, bass, keyboard, and one of the strongest vocalists of all time!!!
3?
@@megaxkenshin8135yes 3 lol
I have always felt that art never got the credit he deserves on this song. Awesome job!!
Actually, that was Bob Burns drumming on this song. Bob was the original drummer. Artimus replaced Bob.
Man, you deserve more views, your playing is astonishing!
Thank you very much! I appreciate the support :-)
Every once in a while I come back to this video and it is absolutely amazing every time I see it. It's like watching it for the first time. For someone to make that song look easy is incredible. Great talent.
Yeah. I could do that with two hands tied behind my back... IF I HAD TWENTY MORE HANDS. That was awesome! I have heard that song a hundred times, and I never knew how delicate, yet deliberate the drum piece was. Amazing job.
Absolutely THE most talented thing I've ever seen on youtube. What skill! Great job.
Holy Shite Ewan .... I can't get enough of your covers... I have socks older than you ..
lol ... how can someone so young of age play with such ... experience?
I am spellbound ......
cheers from Southern California USA ....
Thanks again Jim! Lots of practice would be the answer haha. Thanks for watching :-)
Ewan you are a hell of a drummer!
Hey listen....I've listened to the alot of people trying to play this bro and they don't even come close to the sound and rythm you have..... awesome..no wonder Lynyrd Skynyrd likes it.....love this song it will never ever get old!!!!!
Moon gel and a new set of cymbals do miracles I see...;-))) Bravo Ewan. Come on Scotland,I love you!
I think your life is about to change in a big way. Good luck. Stay cool.
Thanks a lot for the support dude :-)
7:42 I think you missed a cymbal hit. Great cover. This is my favorite song.
Nah he got it
I think he got it
This song brings back so many memories growing up with my Dad. He would always blast this when it came on the radio. It's also one of my favorite songs and I'm gonna attempt to learn it and play it as well as you have! You killed this cover my dude!
Found this on my recommended today and I'm just amazed at the talent you got bro.
Hell yeah man! I started playing this song recently and your cover is absolutely phenominal keep it up dude
Good freakin' grief, Ewan, you really have it going on! That was masterful!! When did you start playing? I wonder who you'll be playing with in a couple of years. Keep your eyes on the prize and get with a band that does the same, yes? We need your talent to live on and on and on. Gosh, your family must be bursting with pride!
Thank you so much Dawn! What an amazing comment :-) I started playing when I was 4 and I just got into guitar a couple of years ago!
This song once played on my school bus and my friend said "Turn off the country music!!" I laughed so hard.
Your friend might have had coronavirus
hope he isn't your friend anymore
You should slap his face, mam!
Who said that man!? I would have hit his ass out with a cymbal 😂
Freebird is a 1 in a lifetime song that as a drummer i wouldnt $uck with but WELL DONE FELLOW FRIEND! AWESOME WORK. KEEP IT UP MAN!
Thanks a lot Nicole :-)
Love this Ewen, I grew up with my mates blaring Lynyrd Skynyrd, this is my favorite track of theirs, great drumming my friend and what an honor having them recognise you on their Facebook page..! Yay!!
Blew me away Ewan !! what can I say but Perfect, Artimus Pyle is proud of you !
I am seeing them April 29 @ Jesters Live in Ormond Beach, Fl.
Cheers,
Gunner.
+Gunner Tierney Thanks Gunner! You are so lucky! Let me know how it goes :-)
+ewanjohncovers I am still catching up on all you & your dads videos.... where can I find all your Drum, cymbal, hardware and ect.... info ! please help lol, I have to know.
Thanks again Gunner. P.S. My dad lives in Leigh, Lancs. !! (i am half Yankee and English) :)
Geeeeeeez I don’t even understand how you play everything SO FREAKING WELL
This just made my morning !! 10/10 killed it dude :D
Dude you killed it! Calm and composed, I love it!!!!
Ewan...3 words...Keep It Up! Great work! Loved it!
Thanks Brian!
Ohh!! Yes!!! Just beautiful...
Woah, was not expecting that at the end, fantastic job!!!
You take my breath away watching this luv luv luv
Absolute drum ninja
Awesome Playing Man. I've been at it since 1977. You have a future in this. Let it keep you young.
7:20 - 7:50 is my favorite part
Sounds good and you are having fun. This vid made me smile, thank you.
Wow.... this is a pretty cool drums cover of this great Lynyrd Skynyrd song....!!!
BIG LIKE for this performance Ewan...
Rock on...
Bert
Thanks a lot Bert! I love this song, it was really fun to play :-)
Fantastic cover, thankyou Ewan.
Love that song, we started a Tribute band for Lynyrd Skyward but it didn't work out.
Too many people.
Thanks 🙂
Just seeing this video, but let me tell you, as a drummer myself (I’m sure you here that all the time as I do lol) I personally don’t like when someone plays a song and adds a lot of extra beats to different parts of song. That being said, what I do like is someone who plays a difficult song (which this absolutely is) and plays it note for note as you did! Phenomenal job! If I were trying out for the same band an/or gig as you, I’d probably not even show up! Lol
Awesome mate! Great to see old school rock living on through a young talent like yourself.
Thanks a lot Steve! I've loved this song for as long as I can remember :-)
Solid. Super clean sounding kit too!
+ewanjohncowers WOW im really speachless after seeing this awesome drumcover.I like and enjoy your videos every time i see them more and more.Yeeah you trully feel the rythm. Keep on rocking John!
+Daniel Bradler Thanks Daniel, I'm glad you liked this one! Keep on rockin :-)
-Ewan
ewanjohncovers not for this dude
Great to see another Scot with so much talent, will be 'sharing' a few more of your covers, Ewan ;)
Awesome Malcolm! Thank you very much :-)
Great work! I gotta cover this in a month, and your video is sure going to make the study easier! Sometimes it’s hard for me to hear precisely what’s going on, so thanks for doing the hard work for me haha!!
Rock on 🤘
This kid doesnt have enough publicity
Thanks dude! Loving the support :-)
Lynyrd Skynyrd's FB page said-- Wow look at him go ! LS is
referencing you from this article, on Country Rebel countryrebel.com/blogs/videos/17-year-old-scottish-drummers-pounding-free-bird-solo-will-leave-you-awestruck?a=mr&var=LSOfficial-TeenDrumSolo
beadsandbraids wow that’s amazing!
Duuuuuuuuuude!!!!!! You killed the game homie!!
Wow, this is perfection!
Thanks Denise!
Perfect. Just perfect
+Mike Lawrence Wow thank you very much Mike :-)
Love it! Great Cover, Great Quality, Great Sound, Great Albums on the Wall... Great Attitude. Rock on brother!
Thank you for your great comment. :-)
man, that was amazing performance! thanks for uploading 👌
AMAZZZZZZING!!!!! 🎉 BRAVO!!
Killer work on that snare
+Michael Medves Thanks man!
Dude, Lynyrd Skynyrd just featured you on their fb page!
Great job bro!!! Woooooo 🤟
I haven't a clue how I found this video but DAMN!!!! You make it look way to easy. Great job!
Extra!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Absolutely brilliant 👏
Super-talented young man! I was 16 when this song came out -- you nailed it!
You did an excellent job, that is one of the more difficult songs to master.
Dude insane! Hats off mate!! 👏👏
Master drummer master art
That album wall behind you ur too perfect. Fragile, Atom Heart Mother, Tubular Bells...you sir have great taste in music
+Chase Pendleton Thank you very much! I get it all from my Dad ;-)
+ewanjohncovers same man all mine comes from my mom and dad
Wow, this is surprisingly easier than I thought it was lol. Nice playing bro👊
Fantastic!!!
Grat Skill Ewan. I like playing along with you.
Wow...just...wow ! Awesome Video Dude !
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it :-)
The Best solo! Congratulation 🤟🏼🇧🇷 Brazil
Increible bro.
Stunning ❤️
AWESOME!!!!! LOVE THIS!!!!!
Man I really like your style . Your videos are very helpful. Heck of a drum player bud🤘
You rocked that great job 👏
Perfection! Really loved it
Well done. I sincerely hope you're still actively playing. You obviously love it!
Super cool. Congratulations !!!!
Thanks a lot Victor! This is an awesome song to drum to :-)
Respect 🤟, super clean and decent. Good work!!!
I ❤ this allways 🔥
Outstanding
+TheMooch255 Thanks :D
Im doing the Free Bird solo with my friend for the school talent show. He will be guitarist and i will be percussionist so this video helps out greatly
amazing song, well played!!
You rocked dude.
awesome master
You rock man!!!
Parabéns!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💯
You have all the talent and timing but no panache. But I very much appreciate the skill you have
Omg your kit sounds soooo nice 😍
You are killing it. Not sure if I like this one better than Dire Straights Sultans Live Alchemy?
Well done laddy! You make it look effortless, and we both know its not. Great job!
Nice playing and the drums sound really good! 👍😎🎸🎶
Awesome 🤙
Great Job! Great song to play drums to. I will be adding drums to a vocal cover I did on this. Keep up the Great work!
Thanks a lot Raymond! Good luck with the cover :-)
I wish I was that comfortable with the set I have
those sticks move so fast they look like rubber, love your videos
Fantastic, Good job man.
You are incredibly I love it❤️
I wish I can do drums too... your cover is great love it...❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
He needed to be with Skynyrd back in the day
Solid!
Just perfect, thank you!!!