That was...disgustingly accurate. That was like I was listening to the actual song off the soundtrack. That is *not* an easy song with all the variations and intensity shifts constantly thrown at you, but you absolutely NAILED it. Nice work!! Well done sir.
I've had the privilege of being down in the pit for Wicked, and the actual drummer is set up like this. Drummer is not in the pit, has a video showing the stage and conductor, and is just off in a different room away from everyone else. Pretty cool how all of this works together!!
There's a drummer and a percussionist. The percussion setup is actually rather impressive, if you get a chance to see the pit. There are the usual suspects, vibes, glock, xylo, timpani, concert bass, cymbals, plus a bunch of toys, even including a comparatively rare instrument called a trine (also used in Les Mis, actually).
The drums in this song seem very... hidden. They serve an incredibly important role, but stay in the background. Great arrangement, and great playing by you.
I’ve studied this recording so much that I could hear most of your entrances in my head right before you came in, but I’ve not studied the percussion deeply. Thank you for filling in all the holes I still had for what was happening in the score!
This video just came up in my feed, I am a drummer and often get videos of Drummers but they are almost exclusive rock band drummers. Watch you perform this style of drumming was mesmerizing. I immediately liked and subscribed. Fascinating skills that you have Jeremy. Absolute masterclass, I look forward to watching your back catalogue and to see what you cover off next. Just brilliant.
Fantastic performance. Always felt that the drums lift up and carries the impact of this song and this video and the talent shown - puts it clearly on display.
This song is the stand out song in Wicked and I love playing along to this guy as he nails it plus he’s so easy to follow…he deserves the 87k views twice over…brilliant
Great job. I must say that the soundtrack to Wicked, is wicked. The drums are incredible. He was using a maple shelled kit. Sonically, the recording is very hifi. And his drum sound is wicked. 😅
you know you have been listening to alot of chunky ass metal when you are just waiting for a disgusting blast beat knowing full well its not one of those videos, amazing playing
Dude awesome job on one of my all time favorite songs from a music. I stumbled upon you channel. Will see what other videos you may have. If you have not tried any yet how about Jersey Boys...
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That was...disgustingly accurate. That was like I was listening to the actual song off the soundtrack. That is *not* an easy song with all the variations and intensity shifts constantly thrown at you, but you absolutely NAILED it. Nice work!! Well done sir.
Haha thanks! Definitely put in the work learning this one. So rewarding though, Defying Gravity just feels so good to play.
Musical theater songs always have such great percussion parts.
No, not always. I'm looking at you Sound of Music
I've had the privilege of being down in the pit for Wicked, and the actual drummer is set up like this. Drummer is not in the pit, has a video showing the stage and conductor, and is just off in a different room away from everyone else. Pretty cool how all of this works together!!
In Chicago we had the drummer in the pit
@@drum789 must’ve had a bigger pit than ours!😄
I had the same honour in the West End in London back in 2012. Phenomenal experience.
The technical skill and attention to the score here is off the scale. Unbelievable
Thanks!
Damn, all this time I thought there was a whole crew of drummers. That was an amazing performance!
There's a drummer and a percussionist. The percussion setup is actually rather impressive, if you get a chance to see the pit. There are the usual suspects, vibes, glock, xylo, timpani, concert bass, cymbals, plus a bunch of toys, even including a comparatively rare instrument called a trine (also used in Les Mis, actually).
The drums in this song seem very... hidden. They serve an incredibly important role, but stay in the background.
Great arrangement, and great playing by you.
Thanks!
I’ve studied this recording so much that I could hear most of your entrances in my head right before you came in, but I’ve not studied the percussion deeply. Thank you for filling in all the holes I still had for what was happening in the score!
Happy to help!
By far the best song in Wicked and this guy absolutely nails it…have been using this vid as a guide to play along to…brilliant
This video just came up in my feed, I am a drummer and often get videos of Drummers but they are almost exclusive rock band drummers. Watch you perform this style of drumming was mesmerizing. I immediately liked and subscribed. Fascinating skills that you have Jeremy. Absolute masterclass, I look forward to watching your back catalogue and to see what you cover off next. Just brilliant.
Wow! Thank you so much!
Fantastic performance. Always felt that the drums lift up and carries the impact of this song and this video and the talent shown - puts it clearly on display.
Absolutely Brilliant!!! I was applauding at the end! I love the percussion to Wicked and although I'm no expert, I'd say you nailed that :)
Thanks so much!
I listen to alot of pop/rock/hip-hop drummers, but playing a soundtrack after the music sheet is a whole other level! I'm impressed! Congratulations!
Thank you!
Now I want an electric Kit just to learn this song. Congrats! Amazing performance.
Thanks!
I’ve had this song on a daily, love the drum part, epic rawk drama
This song is the stand out song in Wicked and I love playing along to this guy as he nails it plus he’s so easy to follow…he deserves the 87k views twice over…brilliant
I’ve never been so acutely aware of the drums In Defying Gravity before. This was great! I hope all your dreams come true! ❤
All I Can Say Is "WOW" outstanding sight reading..."WOW" !!
Love the hand counting during the rests. I do it in my car all the time and assume people think I'm a psycho. Fantastic work my dude.
Very intricately done. Awesome job.
Thanks!
WHAT THE HELL DID I JUST WATCH! THIS IS INSANEEEEEE😭😭🎭🎭💖💖 you did soooo soooo good! SOO ACCURATE
Haha thank you!!
Earned my sub buddy. Been drumming for 17 years. This is so great.
Thank you!
Amazing!!!!! Love the musical and what a pro drummer! Not an easy percussion piece loved it
wow!! gives me chills bro
Thanks!
Wow, wow, wow!!! Standing ovation!!
The absolute GOOSEBUMPS I just got omg. This was AMAZING.
This just made me smile a lot
I don’t play. I wish I could. I never saw Wicked either… but ….. I could watch this for hours. It’s so good.
Great job. I must say that the soundtrack to Wicked, is wicked. The drums are incredible. He was using a maple shelled kit. Sonically, the recording is very hifi. And his drum sound is wicked. 😅
Yep, the album is spectacular!
And this is why we learn how to read music! Great job!
Thanks!
Wow. In tears of excitement watching this. You NAILED IT.
Wow thank you!
I hope you be a Broadway drummer because you are amazing
Thanks! That’s the goal! I have some exciting videos coming up soon as well; not quite Broadway but certainly on the way…
@@jeremytolskymusic7178 well to a drummer from a drummer keep practicing and someday you are going to get notice someday
well done. At 61 I have always been a frustrated drummer at heart. Wish I had learned when younger. You absolutely nailed that.
Dude, that was solid! Your kit sounds phenomenal too! 100/10 my man 🤘🏼🤘🏼
Thanks!
This was immaculate!! Makes me wanna buy a pair of Zildjian K hi hats
They’re a great sound in so many contexts. Been using them for years
Bravo Maestro!
I love 3:26!
This was incredible to watch.
Wow thank you!
wow this is just incredible
That was bloody brilliant x
Thanks!
Wow. Incredible! Bravo!
Brilliant!
This is amazing! Would love to hear Ease on Down the Road from the Wiz! :)
Thanks! Great song, I’ll add it to the list!
¡Wow! ¡Impresionante coordinación! ¡Qué gran talento tienes, felicidades! Saludos de México ✌🏻🇲🇽
Amazing!!! I got goosebumps!!!
so good this sort thing i love playing the drums to, great vid!!
That was MEGA. Awesome job.
Outstanding!
Thanks!
That was insane! I wish I knew how to play the drums now!
Absolutely incredible, need I say more.
I needed this after listening to a double flatted, double sharped, diminished chords chaos version of Star Wars.
This was incredible to watch. Thank you!
Thank you back!
What a joy to watch you play!
Thanks!
You're hired.
Haha what's the gig?
you know you have been listening to alot of chunky ass metal when you are just waiting for a disgusting blast beat knowing full well its not one of those videos, amazing playing
Haha thanks
Well done, man. Keep going this way and following your dreams. Greetings from Brazil!
Thank you! I have some friends in Brazil! Some of the nicest people I’ve ever met
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 absolutely incredible. Well done!!
Thanks!
wow....never heard this song til my girlfriend showed me tonight.I stumbled upon your version,You are absolutely incredible. Keep shooting you star :)
Thanks a lot!
Go and see the musical. It is well worth the time and money.
Oh, and great job playing a really hard song.
Great job. Seen this show on Broadway soooo many times
One of the best pieces of theater and art I’ve ever experienced!
@@jeremytolskymusic7178 oh yes for sure. I love this show so much. Seeing agin on Broadway sept2023 never gets boring
amazing great work :)
One of my favorite Broadway drum parts and you did it justice! Great job
Brilliant, loved it!
Thank you!
Amazing
Insane, beautiful
Thanks!
Phenomenal! Great job 👏
Thanks!
Omg, you are brilliant!! you improved the song. great job!
Hey man you seriously kicked ass. Google spying on me again but im glad for once got fed something worth my time to watch over and over again.
Great cover bro!
Makes it look very easy.
Real talent.
Thanks!
Dude. Amazing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks!
Nice dude!
enjoyed watching
Brilliant ❤ Thank you for doing this
Unbelievably awesome.
Incredible, well done 🙌
A wicked drum cover
SO fun to watch!!!
Amazing!!!
god damn, that was accurate.
Wow - fantastic!!!
Incredible work!
Thank you!
Great job!
Thanks!
incredible!
Fantastic! I enjoyed every minute of your performance.
Thanks!
Awesome 😊
Brilliant ❤❤
Dude, you fucking killed this.
HECK. YES
Great cover! Could you cover what is this feeling from wicked next?
Thanks! I’ll add it to the list!
Fan-TASTIC!
This is so awesome ❤❤❤
Young man you are on point 😂
Haha thank you!
This is brilliant! Congrats!
Don't be camera-conscious. Just play with all your heart, enjoy and relax.
you're lit bruh, good one
haha thanks!
Very Nice!
Dude awesome job on one of my all time favorite songs from a music. I stumbled upon you channel. Will see what other videos you may have. If you have not tried any yet how about Jersey Boys...
I’ll take a look!
Loved that. I hope you get picked up for some musicals … if that’s what you aspire to do.
Thanks! Me too! 😅
You got my sub
I’m honored!
That was awesome! The vocal part is difficult enough. I had no idea how hard the percussion part was but you nailed it.
That song is bar far my favorite from any musical period.
Do you do any other songs from wicked?
Yeah, check out my video of No Good Deed!