You're the man! I finally get to learn how to read drum charts. So far, I can follow it somewhat with the video, but it seems totally different to try and read it while playing
The black lady that sang is incredible! She has a voice that's as close as you can have to an angle in heaven. Amazing drum skills and talent also didn't see any mistakes made or miss beats great job all of you. I needed to feel God and somehow this popped up in my notifications.
Gabriel FSP in one of his vlogs he said that he play in church for many, he is professional and great drummer, so its not big difference were to play, but me personally, glad to see that he plays in church, for money or not, i don't care)
Sounds awesome, brother. You make it look so effortless! I’ve been watching your videos for awhile and I know how technical you are and also, your playing style. It isn’t easy what you do but you make it look so! That’s a testament as to what a dedicated, great drummer you are! Playing for the Lord, as well! As far as I’m concerned, you’ve come full circle, David!
Very good insight into professional drumming. Right on the click and very groovy. And always Look relaxed. Good Job, ..... i hope you will be well rewarded!
I'm new to your stuff but so glad I found it! Great Things came up in our set for this week and this should help a lot, can't wait to try out some of your fills
Brotha you are the true definition of clean and rock solid drumming. Totally on point with everything! On another note, dang them vocals are good. It's rare in most churches to have good clear on pitch vocals like that. Yes most can sing, but high level like that is not too common.
We play Great Things quite a bit at my church and it was fun to watch and get some different ideas. Thanks for posting the full set, and as a newer worship drummer myself I’d love a vid on your thoughts and prep for worship drumming. Just discovered you today and am subscribed and enjoying your vids. Nice job man!
That’s snare is on point! Not to many crankin snares these days with praise and worship music. Usually a big fat dead snare that feels like playing on a pillow is what’s required. It’s needed don’t get me wrong but I love a crackin/poppy snare too! Variety of sounds is always better! Great job on the kit man! Your a champ of a player!
Just watched the other vid prior to this of yours. Very cool of you doin this, I used to play in couple smaller to mid-size churches Years ago and recently been thinkin I'd do some fill-in work at new church opened up in my town here. Drums been in storage for prob 4 years now so wanted to try finding a few videos to kind of familiarize myself on the worship style again first. Really appreciate your work here~it Helped!...Cool stick-Attack btw!:)
Oh man, if I had the funds I'd have you fly out to Sweden to play at my wedding. You're an awesome drummer and I've been sat here watching your videos for 3 hours straight. I played the drums in a band myself and I know how much fun it is :D
I’m a guitar player at our Contemporary Worship service but I’ve really enjoyed following your gigs. Musicians appreciate musicians. 🤘 PS: you’re a better man than I. I would have the click track out of my mix. Give me a little drums and a little bass and I’m good to go!
Nice work David, we . play many of the same tunes at our church, Been following you for a while now, love all of you videos and stories. Keep up the good work, soon you'll be on tour with likes of Lauren Daigle or Lincoln Brewster, btw, Norm Stockton plays bass for Lincoln Brewster, you should check out Norm's work.
I'm an audio engineer-ish. This church has a more sophisticated setup than most bands and even some touring shows. Recorded click with lots of mics and in-ears? Teleprompter for the singers! wow. And live video! how much money is spent on this.. a lot.
Hey @DavidColaDrums I've never worked with a live metronome before and I have always wondered if the other bandmembers also have the metronome in their in-ears or if they base their tempo off of your playing?
At my church the singers have queues but no click the other musicians have the same as the drummer with all the choices of turning stuff down in their ears and stuff
I feel so dumb. While this is also my first time hearing what’s going on in the earpieces, it took me until the beginning of the second song to realize that was a metronome and not you wearing your leg out through the slow parts of the songs. I was really confused when it kept going through the drop in the first song. I’m not much of a drummer, so maybe noticing by the second song isn’t too bad, but I just feel silly. Great video!
Do all of the performers hear the same cues in their ears? For some reason it’s the cues that fascinate me the most! Who puts them in/how are they determined?
Hey David!! It would be cool if you make a video talking about how (usually) do you prepare for gigs? In the case to play with cover bands or with new bands with original songs.. How do you approach those different situations? Regards!!
This is really awesome, as someone who is not religious bands have always confused me. Is this band as big and complex (speaking about technology) as all church bands?
It mainly has to do with how big the church is. For 1000+ member churches, this is seems to be a typical setup. Smaller churches may use some of the same tech, but on a less professional scale.
Who fires up the click/ques/track at your church? We’ve had the drummer do it then have had the singer do it with a Looptimus pedal. I don’t see anything obvious on stage for who is running Ableton.
Tracks could of been fired from FoH or it could of been at the stage. Perhaps another musician not seen in the shot was firing them. Who fires tracks...whoever is the must trusted to do so!
Here are the charts: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vVp_HVgdqN-kuuY9XUFB5RyCV9QZRJrE?usp=sharing
chorch charts.. goddammit😂😂😂
You're the man! I finally get to learn how to read drum charts. So far, I can follow it somewhat with the video, but it seems totally different to try and read it while playing
The black lady that sang is incredible! She has a voice that's as close as you can have to an angle in heaven. Amazing drum skills and talent also didn't see any mistakes made or miss beats great job all of you. I needed to feel God and somehow this popped up in my notifications.
I had zero idea he was a Christian, I love finding out new things about my favorite drummers. God bless you sir and keep up the good work!
Is that a good thing? :-)
doesnt mean he's christian. a lot of musicians play in christian bands n are not christians they do it for the $$$$$$
@@carlosbetancourt316 dude as someone who played for my church you make 0 bucks from doing so.
Gabriel FSP some churches do pay musicians. i feel ya tho i’ve been playing for my church for 5 years and haven’t made a penny
Gabriel FSP in one of his vlogs he said that he play in church for many, he is professional and great drummer, so its not big difference were to play, but me personally, glad to see that he plays in church, for money or not, i don't care)
i watch you everyday. u keep me inspired in reaching my dreams in my drum career. thanks man.
Thanks so much!! Keep freakin going man!! And don’t stop!
So much denim on that stage, Levi’s are gonna go out of business! Joking aside, you crushed it bro 🤘
Josh Barrow lol
Go out of business? Because of lots of denim sales?
I seriously can’t believe that at least one of these didn’t have the sleeves cut out for a Denim vest. 😂
Sounds awesome, brother. You make it look so effortless! I’ve been watching your videos for awhile and I know how technical you are and also, your playing style. It isn’t easy what you do but you make it look so! That’s a testament as to what a dedicated, great drummer you are! Playing for the Lord, as well! As far as I’m concerned, you’ve come full circle, David!
Beautiful Drumming Brother 👍🙏🙏GodBless
What a gift you have been blessed with!!
Your Drumming, Musicianship nice , I am missing church after watching your church worship set ,
Very good insight into professional drumming. Right on the click and very groovy. And always Look relaxed. Good Job, ..... i hope you will be well rewarded!
the dynamics are the difference between amature and pro. Very musical. Thanks for the post.
That snare sounds really good!
*Those cymbals are mounted incredibly high!*
was it every guy wears denim day lol
thats more modern churches for you lol
Basiker Most churches have a dress code
@@dustin.1x I'd bet this was the given dress code when the ad was published haha!
Watch it dick
Isn’t it every day for worship leaders?
That snare sound is 👌🏻
Great job David!!! Blessings in Jesus name!!!
the more I watch your videos the more I want that session hihat! such a perfect sound! And your playing is good as always!
@B Hall they are Steve Gadd signature model Session Hats
David Cola is the best worship drummer ever!!!!! Love this guy!!!!!
Best ever?
Band is only as good as it's drummer, damn that drummer good
Very nice playing David. You and that click are joined at the hip!
8:03 I love this
Me too
I am genuinely curious, that’s quite a bit of denim on that stage, is it part of the dress code?
typical modern churches, it's good btw
Welcome to the new 2020 church
Canadian Tuxedos
Church I go to now wear hats. Sometimes we talk about dress code. One time, we all dress plaid.
Am I church in Washington State, we all take props from lumberjacks by wearing plaid and jeans.
I love drumming for my church! Amazing job as well!
Great video; thanks for sharing. I think I will add the first song to my setlist.
This was wonderful! Blessings from NY.
Such a great band and really strong singers too. I really enjoyed this David.
What an amazing thing to bless other people and worship God at the same time ❤❤❤👏👏 keep on drumming
Bobbin my head to this! Great music!
I'm not into Christian Rock at all, but I really enjoyed watching this.
awesome job, perfect pocket!
I'm new to your stuff but so glad I found it! Great Things came up in our set for this week and this should help a lot, can't wait to try out some of your fills
Brotha you are the true definition of clean and rock solid drumming. Totally on point with everything! On another note, dang them vocals are good. It's rare in most churches to have good clear on pitch vocals like that. Yes most can sing, but high level like that is not too common.
Well, it is LA, there is a pretty good selection of very talented musicians looking for a steady gig to pay the bills.
Cola you're the best bro... Thanks for sharing... This is so helpful to me as I am trying to improve my sight reading skills! God bless!!!
We play Great Things quite a bit at my church and it was fun to watch and get some different ideas. Thanks for posting the full set, and as a newer worship drummer myself I’d love a vid on your thoughts and prep for worship drumming. Just discovered you today and am subscribed and enjoying your vids. Nice job man!
That’s snare is on point! Not to many crankin snares these days with praise and worship music. Usually a big fat dead snare that feels like playing on a pillow is what’s required. It’s needed don’t get me wrong but I love a crackin/poppy snare too! Variety of sounds is always better! Great job on the kit man! Your a champ of a player!
Aloha David..blessed be the name of the Most High. Keep blessing the Lord with your Talent🙏🙏🙏
Love watching you dude. You always kill those crash cymbals. hahaha
Well, you made that look easy, great work
Nice drumming bro. Keep it up God bless you😘😅
Love this. If you’re ever in the ft lauderdale area, we’d love to play with you!
Just watched the other vid prior to this of yours.
Very cool of you doin this, I used to play in couple smaller to mid-size churches Years ago and recently been thinkin I'd do some fill-in work at new church opened up in my town here.
Drums been in storage for prob 4 years now so wanted to try finding a few videos to kind of familiarize myself on the worship style again first.
Really appreciate your work here~it Helped!...Cool stick-Attack btw!:)
Enjoyed the video. Keep posting.
Church drumming is my life.
Very good. I'm drumming on my coffee table.
Oh man, if I had the funds I'd have you fly out to Sweden to play at my wedding. You're an awesome drummer and I've been sat here watching your videos for 3 hours straight. I played the drums in a band myself and I know how much fun it is :D
So clean and understated.
I’m a guitar player at our Contemporary Worship service but I’ve really enjoyed following your gigs. Musicians appreciate musicians. 🤘 PS: you’re a better man than I. I would have the click track out of my mix. Give me a little drums and a little bass and I’m good to go!
"Hey guys...God loves skinny jeans and denim jackets right?" (awesome drumming!)
People are speaking about the denim, but ... can we appreciate the musicianship ? :D No overplaying, pure respect of the song :)
This is awesome!! Love your church!!
Great playing my friend !!!
David, that's pretty cool. You're an amazing drummer ♥
This is what a pro drummer looks like.
You’re so clean dude🤘🔥
Thank you for showing us that you can play CCM and your snare not sound like a wet paper bag.
Good job on Elevations song! =)
This is cool since I have never heard a click track that tells you what’s coming up! Very cool. You are a great drummer! Thanks
Dude! Thanks for some great ideas! Sometimes I get in rite playing the same songs, but I’ve got some good material to use now.
Dude, that was badass! Bravo!
Nice work David, we . play many of the same tunes at our church, Been following you for a while now, love all of you videos and stories. Keep up the good work, soon you'll be on tour with likes of Lauren Daigle or Lincoln Brewster, btw, Norm Stockton plays bass for Lincoln Brewster, you should check out Norm's work.
I love your kick doubles. So saucy
Great stuff bro! Looks like your rockin a A&H ME-1 personal mixer...by far my favorite personal mixer!
That was awesome.
What is church name I would like to go see one day
They say Seacoast somewhere in the set, but they have like 14 locations throughout South Carolina. No idea which one this is. Looks huge, though
You need some Big Beefy "church cymbals" HAHAHA like 16" hats and 24"
Dude I love this! Keep it up. I play a lot of metal, but my favorite to play is probably worship! Lovin the content bro!
Street Drummer I watch all your vids
@@staykappn-9907 Ey thanks fam!
That look @12:49!
What is the link for the hard cam in the crowd? or the church's name? BTW... Great drumming
I'm an audio engineer-ish. This church has a more sophisticated setup than most bands and even some touring shows. Recorded click with lots of mics and in-ears? Teleprompter for the singers! wow. And live video! how much money is spent on this.. a lot.
No property taxes helps a lot.
THIS IS SO GREAT!!!!
You're such a great drummer bro, I love seeing you play.
im still trying to understand how david hit that many triplets on the bass drum with a single pedal during live service
What's the song @ 16:00
This is a move - Brandon Lake
Hey @DavidColaDrums I've never worked with a live metronome before and I have always wondered if the other bandmembers also have the metronome in their in-ears or if they base their tempo off of your playing?
they have in their ears also
At my church the singers have queues but no click the other musicians have the same as the drummer with all the choices of turning stuff down in their ears and stuff
I used to put hours of planning time into my worship services and I think my drummer would have died if I handed him a chart. lol.
Solid set !
Can you do some tutorials on worship songs?
This is awesome! Anyone who knows please explain what kind of metronome software with voice cues this is?
Sir david i want to ask how to set metronome with voice,and what apps are u using?thanks for the reply..good job! God Bless
you get the metronome with vocal cues when you buy the track from multitracks.com
I feel so dumb. While this is also my first time hearing what’s going on in the earpieces, it took me until the beginning of the second song to realize that was a metronome and not you wearing your leg out through the slow parts of the songs. I was really confused when it kept going through the drop in the first song.
I’m not much of a drummer, so maybe noticing by the second song isn’t too bad, but I just feel silly. Great video!
Doesn't seem too dumb to me :)
What church do you play for cause I’m a drummer for my church seacoast and I swear she said welcome to seacoast
She did say seacost, which is a multi site church as I’m sure you know...
It's SeaCoast Grace Church, scgchurch.org
Hasn't someone sorted out David with equipment endorsements yet?
Church drumming is fun! So glad to finally see a full set upload. You using an irig?
SalArteagaDrums Did you see his setup video that recently went up?
Great videos David!! Curious, is this church using Ableton to run the tracks/click?
What happens when there is a technical difficulty and the clicks dont sync or something?
IdeasOnEK the MD would most likely just cut the tracks and click at the point and we finish live.
Do all of the performers hear the same cues in their ears? For some reason it’s the cues that fascinate me the most! Who puts them in/how are they determined?
Just curious why don’t you use felts and cymbal stand nuts on your cymbals?
Seacoast, so are you from South Carolina?
My favorite gigs are churches.
what software exactly you are using bro to monitor tempo it it a metronume with a girl voice? thanks in advanced for the reply more power!
Who is doing the countdown and other stuff like tag etc?
Hey God bless dude. Question what cymbals do u use and what sizes??
Love these kind of videos
wow those are some shaky cymbals, also great singing, thats pretty rare in vids like these
He has no nuts on them
@@MusicWithA147 the riser makes his cymbals shake??
@@MusicWithA147 oh right
I use 16,18, &20 k dark zildjian
@@mikedorsey8327 Okay???
Hey David!! It would be cool if you make a video talking about how (usually) do you prepare for gigs? In the case to play with cover bands or with new bands with original songs.. How do you approach those different situations? Regards!!
Most churches I work in have the same song set and wear the same clothing scheme.
This is really awesome, as someone who is not religious bands have always confused me. Is this band as big and complex (speaking about technology) as all church bands?
It mainly has to do with how big the church is. For 1000+ member churches, this is seems to be a typical setup. Smaller churches may use some of the same tech, but on a less professional scale.
A lot of churches have to show off all of that tax free money :P
What are those hats man? Love the sound.
Also super happy to see other worship drummers posting this stuff. You don’t see it enough
Carson Strong they are K Zildjian sweet hats
No they aren't.
I think he has got 14" Zildjian Session HH.
😉
Who fires up the click/ques/track at your church? We’ve had the drummer do it then have had the singer do it with a Looptimus pedal. I don’t see anything obvious on stage for who is running Ableton.
Sounded like the sound guy was using a talk back and he qued the tracks
Tracks could of been fired from FoH or it could of been at the stage. Perhaps another musician not seen in the shot was firing them. Who fires tracks...whoever is the must trusted to do so!
WOW!!! That PIVOT at 16:27 is pure gold! How do you practice it?
Kick-Kick-Flam (play on the hi hat and snare) played as 16th note triplets.
It's just a ruff between the feet and hands