I am a drummer as well and I couldn't agree more. Just playing the drum parts alone would tire me out, not to mention doing main vocals on top of that. Props to this dude
Aaron (UO) is also a singing drummer. There are lots. But I fucking have to admit Donovan is inhuman. I want to agree that he’s trained, practiced and just been a musician for so long that he’s found his equilibrium in doing vocals/drumming. But another huge part of me is just like....”He’s one of a kind and this is just what manifests as his love for music and what he does. Truly a remarkable talent.
I just saw these guys live a few days ago and they are by far, one of the most skillful bands I have ever had the pleasure of watching live. Every member is masterful on their instrument. This song is SO challenging on drums, yet here Donovan is, singing at the same time. Amazing
Holy shit! Not only is he incredible in the studio, but I never imagined that his voice would sound just as good live WHILE drumming! This band is insane!!!
I've been drumming since I was 16.. I'm 28 now and I still cant believe how someone can play that smooth and sing at the same time.. don is simply amazing.
@@user-jr8dp7eq4v It is extremely impressive! The last time I saw them play they had a drummer play and Donovan on vocals (and maybe guitar? It was a while back, lol). But him and the drummer swapped and he played drums for a couple of songs.
@@drummersanonymousyep! ahh-ceh has been doing the drums for the past few years on tour, and he played the drums for divine inner tension. he switches out with donovan during the set, usually for older songs, so my assumption for the wake 10 year tour is that donovan will be on drums more!!
Balancing powerful drumming, inspiring vocals, and still expressing some showmanship all at once is unheard of. With most people it's pick one, with very few it's pick 2 of 3. Maybe the only guy who properly has all 3.
Sick drummer and sick vocalist. I feel his vocals are lacking so hard live though due to the intense drumming but I'm still amazed he can even do this in the first place.
Yah I agree I can see he's having trouble with doing both but honestly all so feel like he's doing both pretty good for the most part for sure. ;) and it isn't easy doing both at all. especially the way he drums. either way I fucking love Donovan always!!!
I saw them live and I swear to god his vocals sound better live. It seriously sounded spot on. I was blown away. (I've been playing in bands for over 10 years and have a pretty good ear for that shit)
Poppa Punker yeah same here, this goes for any band really I never find the TH-cam videos both direct soundboard and audience cams to ever sound nearly as good as being there.
To be honest, I thought the same, specially since I've heard the studio version so many times. But even so, he pulls both off amazingly even if the voice is a bit lower quality live. I mean, the fact that he can do both at the same time successfully is a difficult feat itself so I don't mind the difference. Just watching him go you can tell he puts in all his effort. It would be unfair to expect both drum and voice performances to be perfect anyway. Don't think any human could do that but he sure does come close!
Holy shit… I just found this band and wanted to see if they really sound like the albums, which are amazing especially the drums. I had no idea the drummer was singing… fucking mind blown, fully blown
Play that on drums with those nuts fills, whatever. Sing while doing it? Fine. Staying on key and delivering the entire performance as it was recorded? That's some damn talent.
First time seeing this band cause of a comment from another video. I think that was Surf Curse. I play the Drums and and average singer, mostly singing backup since I love doing harmonies. This band is something else. I am in Awe.
Very impressive, few bands have their drummer as their 2nd vocalist like Underoath and Atreyu but this is taking it to another (ridiculous) level. The drumset is located wrong though. Should've been the front center same line up with the guitarists and bassist.
He originally played drums and sang at concerts. Now he is pretty much the front man and has a drummer, but will occasionally play a couple songs on drums and sing.
So I hate the way his voice sounds because it reminds me of sleeping with sirens BUT....he is playing the drums and singing which is just wow. So 9/11 would bang
You can't see in the video but he is also playing guitar with his feet.
And jumping up and down!!!
lmao
can't forget the bass with his pp
Lol
@@hughneutron5303 LMAO
as a drummer myself, this is incredible. That must be so exhausting, like you would probably have to physically train to be able to do this.
I am a drummer as well and I couldn't agree more. Just playing the drum parts alone would tire me out, not to mention doing main vocals on top of that. Props to this dude
I tried singing walk this way while playing and I was so off time lolol this kid is a beast
He's using a cheat code for sure
@@DylNyeTheDrummerGuy tatu on the left arm. #Lifehacks
Aaron (UO) is also a singing drummer. There are lots. But I fucking have to admit Donovan is inhuman. I want to agree that he’s trained, practiced and just been a musician for so long that he’s found his equilibrium in doing vocals/drumming. But another huge part of me is just like....”He’s one of a kind and this is just what manifests as his love for music and what he does. Truly a remarkable talent.
I had no idea the drummer was also the vocalist, that's insane.
Are you a God, Don? Are we supposed to live beneath you?
*drums and sings*
yes this is god
i wouldn't mind living beneath him :}
@@dEAthlikEstAtic ;) I see what you did there
I just saw these guys live a few days ago and they are by far, one of the most skillful bands I have ever had the pleasure of watching live. Every member is masterful on their instrument. This song is SO challenging on drums, yet here Donovan is, singing at the same time. Amazing
He is definitely talented. It’s hard for someone to do either and he does them both at the same time semi-effortlessly.
Holy shit! Not only is he incredible in the studio, but I never imagined that his voice would sound just as good live WHILE drumming! This band is insane!!!
GOOSEBUMPS!!!! i discovered this song yesterday and HOLY SHIT hes the DRUMMER TOO ?!?!?! omg lmao so impressive
I AM THE SAME, I am obsessed with them
Such an incredible human being. These guys are the find of this decade for me
They’re extremely talented!
I've been drumming since I was 16.. I'm 28 now and I still cant believe how someone can play that smooth and sing at the same time.. don is simply amazing.
It's like adding an extra limb to limb independence. But instead of a limb it's your vocal chords.
Literally a god
We're supposed to live beneath him.
I have a whole new respect for Donovan. Been listening to him for year and now figuring out he plays drums
@@user-jr8dp7eq4v It is extremely impressive! The last time I saw them play they had a drummer play and Donovan on vocals (and maybe guitar? It was a while back, lol). But him and the drummer swapped and he played drums for a couple of songs.
@@drummersanonymousyep! ahh-ceh has been doing the drums for the past few years on tour, and he played the drums for divine inner tension. he switches out with donovan during the set, usually for older songs, so my assumption for the wake 10 year tour is that donovan will be on drums more!!
just started listening to these guys, the fact he can sing while drumming is insane
1:10 - First drummer to do an all hair fill. A hair solo, if you will...
Poppa Punker haha
This was good
The most majestic solo in human history
God, so much serotonin here
The fact that he can sing and play that will always blow my fucking mind
I am mind blown. Had no idea the drummer was doing vocals too. Incredible 🔥🔥
@@Everette1233 Yep! Very talented!
I'm exhausted just watching him
Balancing powerful drumming, inspiring vocals, and still expressing some showmanship all at once is unheard of. With most people it's pick one, with very few it's pick 2 of 3. Maybe the only guy who properly has all 3.
Here I am struggling to play bass and sing at the same time and then there's dude! Holy shit!
+friscolopter Here I am struggling to just play bass ;)
+Wrathborn771 I played a mean recorder in middle school.
Here I am try to sing and play the recorder.
here i am struggling to sing
Never fails to blow me away!
😡 there could only be one of us mr .doogo ... only the real doggo would know this question.. what's thw secret kraby patty formuli.
I was looking them up and wondering why a drum cam video was one of the first search results. As a drummer, holy shit this is incredible
Love it when drummers and bassist can play crazy shit and sing at the same time
now thats a bloody musician.
thank you so much for recording all the videos in this set. I come back to these all the time, they're just too good.
Glad you like them! It’s always encouraging to hear comments like this, so thank you!!
OMG This guy is the Thomas Erack of drums! RESPECT
perfect comparison
Imagine them forming a side project together?
@@jbasti227 it's called Sianvar. Melero sings lead and doesn't drum in that band.
Sick drummer and sick vocalist. I feel his vocals are lacking so hard live though due to the intense drumming but I'm still amazed he can even do this in the first place.
Dude sounds amazing, and while fucking drumming.
Yah I agree I can see he's having trouble with doing both but honestly all so feel like he's doing both pretty good for the most part for sure. ;) and it isn't easy doing both at all. especially the way he drums. either way I fucking love Donovan always!!!
I saw them live and I swear to god his vocals sound better live. It seriously sounded spot on. I was blown away. (I've been playing in bands for over 10 years and have a pretty good ear for that shit)
Poppa Punker yeah same here, this goes for any band really I never find the TH-cam videos both direct soundboard and audience cams to ever sound nearly as good as being there.
To be honest, I thought the same, specially since I've heard the studio version so many times. But even so, he pulls both off amazingly even if the voice is a bit lower quality live. I mean, the fact that he can do both at the same time successfully is a difficult feat itself so I don't mind the difference. Just watching him go you can tell he puts in all his effort. It would be unfair to expect both drum and voice performances to be perfect anyway. Don't think any human could do that but he sure does come close!
Saw this live 2014 in Chicago. Absolutely breathtaking performance.
This guy reminds me of Anthony Green so much. If someone played me this without a video I would have thought it were him tbh
💖😍 i love his voice omg. this IS talent.
Holy shit… I just found this band and wanted to see if they really sound like the albums, which are amazing especially the drums. I had no idea the drummer was singing… fucking mind blown, fully blown
Seeing this live, how could u not be filled with energy? So dope
I had no idea the drummer sang!!! holy shut!
You mean you had no idea the singer drums?!
Play that on drums with those nuts fills, whatever. Sing while doing it? Fine. Staying on key and delivering the entire performance as it was recorded? That's some damn talent.
Such a underated band. They became one of my mine and my wife favorite bands just soley off their live performances.
He’s so talented 💗
HAIL THE FUCKING SUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙌
Oh you DID catch it! Thanks much!
What an awesome capture. What a drummer, singer, performer!
This dude rules
New age underoath. I like it! Hail the sun is my new favorite band.
Hate how late i am to this song :(
Better late than never.
@@drummersanonymous facts
Saw these guys in Greensboro in 2017 they opened for Circa Survive. What a concert that was!
this is so damn good I can't find words for it
Seeing them on warped ❤️ so hyped
As someone who's seen them live 6 times def worth hope you enjoy yourself!
LOVE THIS BAND
This band is fucking awesome.
I like Donovan he is just like the new Phil Collins or Brann Dailor having the ability to play and sing at the same time🥁 must be a lot of work.
You're cracked holy, just next level
its 2023 aand still blows my mind
First time seeing this band cause of a comment from another video. I think that was Surf Curse. I play the Drums and and average singer, mostly singing backup since I love doing harmonies. This band is something else. I am in Awe.
Going to see them on the 12th of March, hype.
Crushing hard right now!
2:55 As a drummer I feel ashamed to say I am one right now.
i love this man
Genuinely a machine
2:50-3:21 such sick drumming and so fast I can barely keep up with watching
Never seen someone blast beat lol try blake richardson
What's insane is there's songs where he does blast beats WHILE singing
As a drummer, this is fucking insane
it's so weird that he mainly only sings nowadays but he's still a fucking dope drummer. Such clean vocals while playing so intensely. perfect
Me barely being able to play any hail the sun songs:
This dude:
Lmao. The doer of all things.
After this pandemic, I will go see them and dance gaving dance.
Omg I think this is the band I've been looking for years now I just couldn't remember their name
Very impressive, few bands have their drummer as their 2nd vocalist like Underoath and Atreyu but this is taking it to another (ridiculous) level. The drumset is located wrong though. Should've been the front center same line up with the guitarists and bassist.
Wow dude have talent.
Don Mel I love you!!! 💚💚💚
What a machine
yess! 💘
I’m impressed!!!
this looks like the Hell stage at The Masquerade (old location) in Atlanta
Why are the best singers always drummers too
legend
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Brilliant .
oh i’m about to lose my shit hold awnnnnn 😣😣😣😣‼️‼️‼️‼️
Lol. Thanks for watching
that must be fucking exhausting
Is Aric doing the hardcore vocals? That must be new cause they didn't do that live when I saw them the last few times.
Epic
I got the honor to HUG this fucking dude
Beast
god he's hot
Real af
cool
いい体してんな〜♪
sorry for stupidity but what is that small cymbal on top of the ride cymbal called? need to get one :)
It's a bell cymbal. I'm not sure which one he's using though. :0
+drummers anonymous thanks dude
ShadowAngels No problem!
+ShadowAngels looks like a zil bell to me
that is a zil bell :)
Great video! Thanks for the upload! What camera is this shot on?
That's awesome I am too!
TIL that the vocalist is also the drummer
He originally played drums and sang at concerts. Now he is pretty much the front man and has a drummer, but will occasionally play a couple songs on drums and sing.
How the fuck
He's fucking great!
is he using ambassador ebonies on the toms
I only came to learn what guitars they use
DANG
Just imagine the size of his lungs!
This guy is like Aaron Gillespie on drugs
2:03
So I hate the way his voice sounds because it reminds me of sleeping with sirens BUT....he is playing the drums and singing which is just wow. So 9/11 would bang
is it just me, or is his snare not mic'd properly?
I can't even sing and play guitar at the same time :(
2:04 Fuck.
Idk if it's the music or his drumming, but something seems like it's offbeat/sloppy not sure though, might just be me.
I think it's his vocals. I love home to death but he either needs to sing or drum. It seems like it's to taxing on him.
Yeah that's definitely it for sure.
Ho.Ly. Fuck.
This is fucking ridiculous. I don't think people understand how difficult this is to pull off.
I am a drummer and a singer and know this is hard as fuck but dude he sings like a 12year old lol
fucking insane that he can balance all of that while still sounding amazing
I know!