Vinnie Colaiuta's playing on "Seven Days" by Nick Molenda

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  • Vinnie Colaiuta
    Full Transcription Available At: nickmolenda.com...
    Hello from Seattle!
    I hope you enjoy my best attempt at a note-for-note run on a truly great track originally played by one of my biggest drumming influences, Vinnie Colaiuta. The track is "Seven Days" from Sting's album Ten Summoner's Tales.
    More and more, I've been getting into doing note-for-note transcriptions of many musicians that have influenced my playing in one way or another. Not only has it been a tremendous learning experience for myself, but I thought that presenting it to everyone in this format would be helpful to other drummers who might be wanting to do the same thing.
    If you enjoy this video, please subscribe to my channel and share this video on Facebook/Twitter/etc. I'll be putting up more of these kinds of things in the near future for you all to check out.
    UPDATE: Here're some links to instructional video's I've posted to this track:
    • Drum Lesson - Vinnie C...
    For more information, visit www.nickmolenda.... You can also follow me on Twitter with @nmolenda.
    I'd sincerely appreciate any and all feedback you may have and look forward to connecting with many of you in the future!
    All the best,
    -Nick
    www.nickmolenda...
    / nmolenda
    / nickmolenda
    "Seven Days" is copyrighted property of its owner(s)
    Vinnie Colaiuta

ความคิดเห็น • 661

  • @useyourbrain2174
    @useyourbrain2174 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    The best drum cover of 'Seven Days' I've ever seen. Perfect!

    • @yetidh9
      @yetidh9 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great cover. This guy does a good job too. watch?v=LVExCHtESPU

    • @ademirfilho4617
      @ademirfilho4617 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Search for "Robertinho Marçal - seven days" he is amazing too.

    • @JuanVargasCalderon
      @JuanVargasCalderon ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ademirfilho4617 I saw the guy you mentioned hes good too but, this version is better played a lot more accurate and technicallly superior

  • @nottudyug
    @nottudyug 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Unbelievable. Truly impressive, can't stop watching this cover. Right hand on the hats so effortless. Looks like you have all the time in the world playing this!!!!

  • @swkeller
    @swkeller 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So many people have attempted to cover this song (pros and non-pros). I'm telling you... apart from Vinnie, you're the best. Outstanding job!

  • @tonyantoine5823
    @tonyantoine5823 หลายเดือนก่อน

    First and foremost, great job! I love how relaxed you play this groove. 2nd, I’ve seen a lot of people cover this song, some better than others and yours is near the top. It really goes to show how far drumming continues to get easier with each decade. So many great people sharing their expertise on TH-cam.

  • @paulflipse3353
    @paulflipse3353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I hate you not only because you played an incredibly hard drum part perfectly, but also because you made it look so damned easy. Well done, bastard.

    • @nmolenda
      @nmolenda  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I appreciate it man! For what it's worth - yours is the first comment in quite a while that really made me laugh. My best to you - keep on drumming!

    • @edoardotraini6224
      @edoardotraini6224 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      if it can console you my friend the first part of the groove when you start making triplets is wrong. as for the rest it seems perfect to me

  • @phinksmusic
    @phinksmusic 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dude, you nailed my favorite odd-time popsong ever.... Respect!! Being a drummer myself, I hope to live to see the day I'd play this song the way as shown above... Good job!!!

  • @surgeman
    @surgeman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just came across this vid and have to say it’s by far the most absolute definite best cover ever seen/heard - man, not only is it played identical to the original, the drums are tuned the same and even the cymbals are the same tone/pitch. Quite frankly it’s like listening to Vinnie’s original recorded version! That’s some serious sick shit!!

    • @GregDiBernardo
      @GregDiBernardo ปีที่แล้ว

      You typed what I was going to say. Holy shit!

  • @NishantRastogi
    @NishantRastogi 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    bang on!! nice pockets and dynamics bro! everything just in place. sounding really great

  • @deborahmolenda2112
    @deborahmolenda2112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gawd I LLLLOVE the feeling this video gives the viewer! Sound, beat... wow! Thanks, never gets old!!!

  • @thundersnare
    @thundersnare 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job Nick, awesome feel and way to the true essence of Colaiuta's playing!

  • @mindfreak990
    @mindfreak990 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is so spot on it's ridiculous. You are a great drummer! Keep the videos coming!

  • @ArchieBC
    @ArchieBC 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ACES!!! Best cover of this tune I've ever seen on YT, hands down!

  •  13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really great how you played it. I am a big fan off Vinnie and i listen the tracks a thousand times. Compliment

  • @Jibonenay
    @Jibonenay ปีที่แล้ว

    I 'm blown away! The only thing I could input is the wonderful hi-hat splashing that occurs. Most of the time I've seen Vinnie (even his day's with "Dog Cheese" in LA) the left leg was always busy doing 8th note's which make's a splash very easy during solo's and a nice fill in sound. Which helped me quite a bit with keeping it and not train wrecking a tune. Still working on it, Cheers and Thanks.

  • @keving5338
    @keving5338 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice. This song has been one of my all time favorite drum tracks. Most people would overlook the complexity of the drumming here... but I would think most drummers would not. Vinnie is an incredible drummer.

  • @wsjohnston3956
    @wsjohnston3956 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just what I was looking for after trying to follow Vinny on 7 Days. Thank you very much!

  • @sacaanro
    @sacaanro 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Literally is the best performance I've ever saw of "seven days"! Man your skills mastering Mr. Extraterrestrial Technics are excellent! keep on going!

  • @SamNaborsDrums
    @SamNaborsDrums 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    the ultimate prog pop drum track and also one of my favorite songs. Wish I had the time to learn this. Young drummers, practice and learn as much as you can before you have to move out of your parents house and into the real world. Most of you will not have time, if you have to work a fulltime job etc...and if you get married and have kids it's even harder.

  • @Davokane888
    @Davokane888 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watch this all the time nick, great cover and song😎

  • @mapquest681
    @mapquest681 ปีที่แล้ว

    Young man you played that as well as Vinnie! DAYUM! Freaking NAILED it!

  • @djdel002
    @djdel002 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome playing, Vinnie is nuts. Love the sound of your kit.

  • @andyjohnsonbmx
    @andyjohnsonbmx 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's so refreshing to see a cover played exactly as its seen in my head

  • @ny854
    @ny854 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    very very very nicely done... wow... that is so impressive. this song is extremely hard... one of my favs of vinnie!!!

  • @JuanCarlitoMendoza
    @JuanCarlitoMendoza 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    YES YES YES YES!!! STELLAR JOB MY MAN!! This is what youtube should be about! In addition, you really studied Vinnie's fills and performance of this song. Bravo! Much love and respect!
    Carlito

  • @jfitzhugh1
    @jfitzhugh1 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally, a cover worth watching. crushed it!

  • @davidbspamboy
    @davidbspamboy 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a perfect cover. Brilliant. What the hell can else can be said???
    LOVED IT. Keep up the fantastic work.

  • @bimmergeek
    @bimmergeek 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nick, this is utterly fantastic. I got a couple chills while you played. Stellar.

    • @bimmergeek
      @bimmergeek 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed. Chills several times and a few "Holy fuck, man!"'s

  • @danieltaylor4728
    @danieltaylor4728 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely nailed it, not just the notes, the sounds as well. Wow.

  • @StadlerOpinion
    @StadlerOpinion 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    You make it look sooo easy. I love Vinnie's feel and style, and my word, you nail it!

  • @candidcomment
    @candidcomment 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    What everyone has missed about Vinnies feel on this track is that its a 100% Homage to Stewart Copeland! Its Vinnie playing Stewart ! Obviuosly Sting has Stewart Copelands playing in his DNA . Vinnie also has Stewarts playing style and feel in his DNA as well.
    If you heard this track on the radio and had no knowlegde who played the drum track you would think 'AaaaH Stewart Copeland . But Great work playing this track Man ! Great sound and kit !

  • @tosinkingfishercheeseburge8901
    @tosinkingfishercheeseburge8901 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best drum cover of seven days
    That really touched you touch my

  • @fuzzylogiceire
    @fuzzylogiceire 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eh, Im not denying that here, Nick is a great drummer and this is one of, if not the best drum covers Ive ever seen on youtube. Im just pointing out something I noticed, it was otherwise flawless.

  • @dhnaves
    @dhnaves 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    vinnie would be proud/impressed. (i used to set up his kit in LA studios back in the 90's)
    cheers!

  • @1973833
    @1973833 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It takes a lot of time,and practice to play that song like this...many,many hours.I’m sure Vinnie would approve...

  • @nabdrumming
    @nabdrumming 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Truly a spectacular performance. Vinnie couldn't have played it better himself. Speechless

  • @doncallistoglue7168
    @doncallistoglue7168 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    best drum cover of 7days
    god good good

  • @malko42
    @malko42 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is absolutely the best ever drumcover i've heard in my life. Wow!

  • @miles-178
    @miles-178 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    oooooooooooooouuuh..... that ending solo ..... was mind blowing .... exactly the same to the last note!!!!! i´m your neeeew subscriber !!!!! right now !!!!

  • @harribattista2087
    @harribattista2087 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best cover ive ever seen. Blissful to watch mate.

  • @stevenmackie6201
    @stevenmackie6201 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorite grooves. That was great to watch.

  • @Avico78
    @Avico78 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    When i see Nick's videos i understand the meaning of talent ..
    amazing!

  • @otiasdsr
    @otiasdsr 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just a word: PERFECT

  • @aliengod7500
    @aliengod7500 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best i've seen so far. spot on perfect.

  • @dkpc73
    @dkpc73 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravissimo, sicuramente una delle più belle esecuzioni che io abbia mai visto....
    Precisione feel e dinamiche ineccepibili!!

  • @drumvalter68
    @drumvalter68 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well .. if I had not seen it with my eyes, I could have sworn it was Vinnie .. no doubt .. the same touch, the same dynamic as he also said .. matthobson1, I think for many drummers this is one of the best tunes, and you have egreggiamente really done .. all my compliments!!
    Greetings from Venice - Italy

  • @ZacharyTBatson
    @ZacharyTBatson 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    DUDE NICE MAN! My DrumSet teacher at PLU shared this video with me because I had to do this song for a class. Awesome. Nice work man.

  • @vitorniskier
    @vitorniskier 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Vinnie’s playing on this song.
    Awesome cover!

  • @teddys3558
    @teddys3558 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    BEAUTIFUL!!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @samuelslozada3736
    @samuelslozada3736 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Auctions and precision in rhythm,served me well thank you brother ...

  • @antoniglesias6385
    @antoniglesias6385 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    simply beautiful!

  • @2008HLB
    @2008HLB 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spectacular job mate! That is no small feat to get everything as accurately as you did. Fantastic! Enjoyed watching every minute!

  • @BackLooking
    @BackLooking 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah! I also like the exactness and precision here. A lot of guys just play something similar to the original but they often drop a stroke or even a fill here and there. This was really fun to watch. I like when covers are exact.

  • @sidrock74
    @sidrock74 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant drumming!!! Super, Usually I don't listen to this genre of music though i revere Sting and definitely, Vinnie is out of the world. A fabulous tribute brother!!!

  • @evanpferguson
    @evanpferguson 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely flawless!! Amazing performance!!

  • @barnysan
    @barnysan 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    u nailed it boy !!
    great playing Nick Molenda

  • @CrucialConor
    @CrucialConor 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely Phenomenal!

  • @tontoncodish
    @tontoncodish 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    hooo mannn I wonder how much time it took to learn such a part .... Really impressed by your patience, work and cleanliness . Congratulations

  • @Furzoo
    @Furzoo 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy Shit!!! I've been a Vinnie fan for years but I've never seen his style replicated so perfectly. Kudos to you!!!

  • @jijst5
    @jijst5 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The ending is complete madness!

  • @3819Rock
    @3819Rock 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Going in to the chorus out of the verse is spot on- touch as hell! Nice!

  • @chrisguy5528
    @chrisguy5528 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolute perfection!

  • @2fast4ua
    @2fast4ua 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, really enjoyed that Nick. I really like your relaxed style, very cool 😎

  • @aronpower
    @aronpower 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent work. Very clean your technique. and excellent song. I would like to get the drumless of that song !!

  • @samsimgeo
    @samsimgeo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sting will need you on tour! 🙂

  • @miguelaclima
    @miguelaclima 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    absolutely fantastic!!!

  • @PulpFictionized
    @PulpFictionized 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    At 4:11 . Im not gonna let that wicked dirty very subtle very precise 32nd note hihat fill go unnoticed. You nailed it man! It looks like you did it with one stick too haha Christ I love it

  • @22046792
    @22046792 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a joy to watch! There is a lot of bands that need you. Thank you.

  • @johnz4412
    @johnz4412 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent job, Nick!

  • @kejefelcz
    @kejefelcz 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing job and excellent sound!

  • @dmark2639
    @dmark2639 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    PERFECT!!!
    Wow...you nailed it brother! What a great track and amazing talent.

  • @Volentry
    @Volentry 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Unbelievable. Amazing playing!

  • @drummerboypete
    @drummerboypete 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blimey. This is the first drum cover that has kept my attention 100%.
    I love this song and you're playing has absolutely blown my mind.
    This is going on my ipod !! :) Amazing

  • @TheRLHeyer
    @TheRLHeyer 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rad, dude! Every cymbal, every fill, that's impressive!

  • @TheNick279
    @TheNick279 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Wow! I think even Sting and Vinnie would be impressed by that.
    This is one talented drummer.

  • @christianhaugaard5853
    @christianhaugaard5853 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is what I call PERFECT!!!

  • @baddazzgarage2953
    @baddazzgarage2953 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful mallow piece!! Quality touch to pull this off to this standerd!!!!

  • @TheFunkifized
    @TheFunkifized 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    nicely done, sir! that track has always been a favorite of mine. vinnie's playing helped me to start thinking outside the box where rock and pop are concerned. again, great job!!!

  • @thomashemmingsen9361
    @thomashemmingsen9361 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome cover. One of the best here on YT..

  • @miles-178
    @miles-178 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    efortless meditaion this drum play is .... love it!!!!

  • @bimmergeek
    @bimmergeek 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nick - Fantastic job. Vinnie is not an easy drummer to follow. I know this because I can't do it. :-) It was a pleasure to watch you play.

  • @RODRIGOCELEBRONI
    @RODRIGOCELEBRONI 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Swing, technique, perfectly calculated, delicate, really cool. Congrats!

  • @azacarruthers
    @azacarruthers 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy shit mate that is brilliant there are some really hard figures in this track and u nailed all of them with comfort GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!

  • @randolfcandano6518
    @randolfcandano6518 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome snare and groove !!

  • @trustedreviews
    @trustedreviews 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is stunning. Thank you.

  • @FoundationDrumAcademy
    @FoundationDrumAcademy ปีที่แล้ว

    Stellar job!!!!

  • @violentmorgan
    @violentmorgan 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Terrific stuff. Thanks for posting!

  • @digitalcavalier
    @digitalcavalier 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely perfect - amazing!

  • @Eljubilodeltambor
    @Eljubilodeltambor 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a powerful thing ! ! !.... Thanks for inspiration buddy !

  • @islandgirltours4203
    @islandgirltours4203 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best cover of this song I’ve seen. You did not miss a thing🤗

  • @littledomi75
    @littledomi75 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice work, and technic!
    To continue, on this way...

  • @sanityinaseaofmadness7353
    @sanityinaseaofmadness7353 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Super tasty, and I love that your relaxed playing is coming through nicely. I think Vinnie would approve...

  • @jacolon61
    @jacolon61 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nick,
    Great job man! You kit sounds good and you have great chops!

  • @iwhcyouth1
    @iwhcyouth1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent technique! Awsome cover!

  • @dgaubin
    @dgaubin 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was absolutely spectacular. So well done.

  • @gabsondrummer_vlog9583
    @gabsondrummer_vlog9583 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So amazing !!! Thank You 🥁🙏

  • @TheDsheike
    @TheDsheike 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bingo .... Impressive .... I'll be watching this clip again... 7 days is one of my all time favorite songs. Summer's tales is an all star album. You did Calaiuta justice.

  • @alvaroruben-proshowve3729
    @alvaroruben-proshowve3729 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow... It's a dream for me to play this... some day, with a hard work in drumming, it'll be real...!!!

  • @artjock47
    @artjock47 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding - well played...!

  • @BillyRamirez
    @BillyRamirez 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Very impressive! The man himself would be proud.

  • @steveiegrooves
    @steveiegrooves 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Job! I seen a lot of guys try to cover this tune. The best I seen yet! Nice work!