Rush - The Weapon (Drum Cover)

2020-04-19

[@joekidd2291]

Only Neil would think up a drum pattern like this.
Everything is out of order yet it falls perfectly into place.

[@2TUFSS]

Fun fact, the intro was composed by Ged on a drum machine

[@Tranquillado]

“Only Neil would think up a drum pattern like this.” This is precisely why Sterling’s vids are so expository of Neil’s brilliance. Even a song like “Stick It Out”-a hard, driving drum part, so evocative of the grungy ’90s sound, but he never hits a single tom, it’s just the snare and bass drum.

[@soundcheck734]

And I've never heard another drummer do anything close to what Neil originally played in this song ever !
I called this the ''Drummers Song"....it taught me what I called "hi hat integration" and help me to add some more variety to my playing style.
And i saw in your playing style something my 1st drum teacher could never assist me to over come. Being able to play the high hat completely left handed. I tried for years to learn how to do that.....just never could get the timing to do so.
I admire and hate drummer that can do that...but respectfully tho.

[@DoktorDamage]

@@2TUFSS Yep !!!!

[@christianjett6435]

Come on Sterling speak to us !!!

[@StGeoRUSH619]

I tell you right now, you are the only drummer on TH-cam that even comes close to Neil Peart on TH-cam. This cover was amazing, Sterling !!! 😎

[@clintwatts9863]

Amen

[@alexm2623]

Crazy good cover! Such a tough beat to keep timing with, then add all the syncopation, constant variations and different fills. Very accurate, and you made it look smooth and easy.

[@big_red01027]

Watching you play made this song so much better.

[@basilprabhakar7028]

I think the spirit of Neil Peart jumped into this guy. Absolutely fabulous. Neil Peart is widely regarded as the Jimi Hendrix of drums. I think Neil has earned it. Well done lad. You are a credit to your nation ...and your parents who let you pursue your passion.

[@alejandroramirez4470]

if heaven exists, he's now with jimi and jaco making music. geddy and alex were close seconds to them to be fair though

[@Sock-qv9wr]

The first song I learned from them. So good.

[@rufox520]

Can’t stop listening to the cowbell at the end of the chorus. As a music lover myself, I say that this is the closest cover to the real song drums on TH-cam 👏🏻

[@Continuum1]

Always a killer performance! Neil would definitely be proud🤘

[@RCSkunkWorX]

"We’ve got nothing to fear - but fear itself?
Not pain or failure, not fatal tragedy?
Not the faulty units in this mad machinery?
Not the broken contacts in emotional chemistry?
With an iron fist in a velvet glove
We are sheltered under the gun
In the glory game on the power train
Thy kingdom’s will be done
And the things that we fear
Are a weapon to be held against us…
He’s not afraid of your judgement
He knows of horrors worse than your Hell
He’s a little bit afraid of dying -
But he’s a lot more afraid of your lying
And the things that he fears
Are a weapon to be held against him…
Can any part of life - be larger than life?
Even love must be limited by time
And those who push us down that they might climb -
Is any killer worth more than his crime?
Like a steely blade in a silken sheath
We don’t see what they’re made of
They shout about love, but when push comes to shove
They live for the things they’re afraid of
And the knowledge that they fear
Is a weapon to be used against them…"

[@Olliemets]

Spot on. Think this is one of your best. This sort of a "flyover" song that I don't think of much, yet seeing it performed perfectly makes me appreciate on a whole new level. NPs Drum composition is just so unique. Thi Hi Hat work is something else. Funny but Neil often spoke of inspiration from other drummers. I see some Stewart Copeland in the HH work. Keep up the great work Stirling

[@black350Z]

Love it. I'm a huge Rush fan and love everything they've done. This has always been one of my all time favorite Rush songs specifically because of the drum part. The way the kick is this constant driving force while the snare, toms and cymbals are sporadic and hitting on odd beats is so awesome. Plus the snare work is super cool. Your rendition is spot on!

[@jptrout235]

My absolute favorite rush album of all time. RIP Neil.🙏

[@joethurman4100]

Phenomenal playing once again. I think I yelled out at least 3 times.. "holy shit!" You killed it! Wow, such a complex beat, and again a beautiful performance.

[@peggs1]

HOLY SHIT !

[@drumjunkie9000]

You are such joy to watch and listen to!! The Professor would be proud!!

[@coonagh1]

That is incredible, much appreciated!

[@byigorpinheiro4289]

One of my favorite songs to play. This striking bass drum is awesome! Tks!

[@kerryrichardson9646]

love the right to left cymbal crashes at 3:03 - great visual-cool choice

[@farleyburge5098]

Fantastic! Never realized what a great song this was til I saw this drum cover

[@FernandoGonzalez-sn7fj]

Awesome 😮 magnificent 😮

[@Ram44]

Neil would toss his stick in the air to keep time during the verses! Watch for it on the 1984 tour video.

[@joconnell8145]

Yeah, lol, I was gonna ask about this.

[@Einstein1777]

Neil would be really proud of your work and dedication!

[@echo1449]

Wow. Pretty damn accurate! Killer job on a song originally performed by a human drum machine out drumming a drum machine.

[@Budbkind]

Oh man you pulled this off Sterling. Long time rush fan here and you nailed it. I'm not a drummer but this song has always seemed so complicated to me. I know there's a steady 4 beat throughout the song but the rest just doesn't seem to follow suit. I've always wondered how it was played and you did a wonderful job. Perfect! Keep it up man!

[@neckarsulme]

I believe Neil was quoted as saying "The Weapon" was the closest thing to a dance song Rush had ever written

[@bozimmerman]

Was that before Scars? I always thought of that as their 'club' song.

[@neckarsulme]

@@bozimmerman Yeah "The Weapon" came out in '82, "Scars" was off Presto 1990

[@joconnell8145]

He also said it was the first time he played "four on the floor" and it worked. He would end up doing it for several songs afterward.

[@ChollieD]

I'd say "Emotion Detector" off Power Windows IS an 80's dance song. And a good one!

[@Thelearner1000]

One of the best cover of this song!! Well done! Impressive!

[@michaellawton813]

Just watched p/g concert vid. I love how Neil was able to do the stick flip. He was truly out of this world. I can play this, but can never get the stick flip consistent. Thanks Sterling!

[@TommyLMason]

You've sold me dude... and now you have another sub! Absofrigginlutely perfect! One of my favorite Rush songs, but EVEN Neil never made me cry playing it. I guess it must be because he's not with us anymore, but you have moved me to tears with this one! Not ONE SINGLE MISS! PERFECTION! LOVE IT 😍❤️ RIP Neil Peart 🙏💔😭...👍👌🇨🇦✌️🎶🎶

[@superbulldog81]

Holy Cow Batman...this guy was spot-on! GREAT JOB Mr. Sterling!

[@debbiespencer3390]

This guy is the next Neil Peart

[@danielluechtefeld9693]

This was so such a good cover that tears are in my eyes. A flawless cover of a genius, underrated drum composition.

[@ConstantineIsslamow]

Incredible playing. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@kennyplay5982]

Incredible. Soooo much to remember. Amazing , Neil Peart

[@timgelinas-drummer7802]

That was excellent. Your mid and low toms sound great. Also the China and open snail are perfect.

[@2TUFSS]

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. One of my favourite Peart performances

[@luansls1]

Cara, vc toca demais !! Seus cover são um dos melhores da banda!
Sua técnica e execução é invejável! Parabéns!!

[@takefilmes_produtora]

OMG!!!! The best e fiel interpretação!!!

[@BHCygnusX1]

Love the hi-hat sound. Hold on to those hi-hat cymbals! Nice job!

[@cogline]

Signals is underrated

[@neckarsulme]

agreed

[@nickavenoso7851]

I don’t think any band can release a series of great albums like Rush did, for example, A Farewell To Kings-Hemispheres-Permanent Waves-Moving Pictures-Signals.

[@ChinchillaDeTucson]

Such attention to detail. Very impressed.

[@Dobie_ByTor]

Right foot is a metronome. Such a great drum piece and well played, Sterling! Must be fun doing that “snare work” on the hi-hat like that. 👍✊

[@peggs1]

Astonishing.
I miss those guys

[@georgeflores3505]

Sterling did a great job on that track you would make Neil very proud...

[@unclephilly2127]

That’s balls-out! good on ya mate! 👍🏼💯

[@albertomaury]

Signals best album ✌🇧🇷

[@robertmcsmack379]

Like the hi-hat work.

[@jonhayes9223]

That was awesome. Great camera angle showed that you were spot on. Very cool

[@Unpeturbed]

Watched it again tonight..Still impressed Sterling...you keep Neil alive for me.

[@rrrrrrtt1]

Excellent rendition... there's so much that Neil thinks about when he puts an arrangement together. I think you captured the emotion/ thought process that he would have used. :)

[@bapt_andthebasses]

Excellent work, I'm really enjoying this one. Thank you

[@musicmode6657]

the guitar is killer. my gosh

[@K2112GOL]

PARABÉNS irmão. Admiro seu trabalho. Excelente. Muito obrigado por nos presentear com seus vídeos.

[@mattnicholson2364]

I like the the hi-hat pattern with the left hand. Nice.

[@patrickmcquillan3039]

And this is why Niel was the best drummer he was a living clock machine

[@themessenger8608]

Awesome in the pocket and in fact played with similar muscle memorty
For what its worth ...i transcribed all the interviews with Neil Peart for the only official biography about RUSH...Visions

[@stephanevilleneuve9450]

Great cover. Bravo.

[@Lenny0018]

Nice m8

[@smhdpt12]

Insane!!

[@luisfelipehaber8800]

amazing drumming

[@alessandrolindsey3394]

oh mumma.. Note perfect. I know and luv this song. U Play it so well... wow

[@Lenny0018]

And I am back, again Nice one :)

[@rosinray592]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@joeblow6786]

Of course Neil's drum setup sounds totally different with his adjustments and studio embellishments. nice job. I love the intro on this one in spite of how simple it seems to be. Signals might be my favorite album of Rush. Moving Pictures is good too.

[@clintwatts9863]

Dam dude straight up

[@menom7]

PERFECTO on this one Sir!!!

[@chaosangel42]

I subbed to this channel hoping one day this song would appear, thanks a bunch for sharing it. Phenomenal work

[@peggs1]

OUTSTANDING sir.

[@maximum5409]

Just simply awesome, as usual.🍻

[@kered2400]

Fking brilliant!

[@TheWaylon1964]

Great Job !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@shakedydogshake]

Lovvvvve it!!!

[@petedaniels6686]

This is a song that still inspires me to start playing drums

[@musicmode6657]

play the drums. its fun. don’t play every day, though. you’ll play every day for like 8 months, 7 months, then you’ll run out of gas and start play call of duty 15 hours a day, and not acknowledge your drumkit. play every other day. TRY IT. take lessons first

[@roberthensley2300]

Completely bad assed cover - thank you for posting.

[@JeffMPalermo]

Rush goes disco....

[@scottdillman2619]

Wow, excellent job....

[@harjeetsingh3246]

WOW.

[@TraderRobin]

GOOD JOB!!

[@mikeshoe74]

fantastic as always.

[@musicmode6657]

welcome to the comment section. filled with 95% 60 year olds, and 5% make up of people under 40.

[@lazydog1964]

Beautiful work..

[@andyj639]

Great job. Hitting on the off beat and keeping that up must be really difficult then switching back to the "on" beat. Wow incredible stuff. You nailed it.

[@sektorpaes3563]

na boa? toca muito detalhe eu amo essa música.
e sempre achei ela bem difícil .
você tocando parece fácil/
parabéns ^^

[@dornelli1]

it shows the influence Copeland had on Neil in the early 80's

[@pissedman1491]

Flawless!!!

[@bvsnewyork]

really well done. thanks.

[@alexandrebarcia4044]

👍👋👋👋👋🤘✌

[@charlesallison6932]

"Dig those drums...."

[@JorgeSM8]

🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@vaultiplexc]

Good job!!!

[@luizgustavoschneider8042]

Awesome!!

[@roccopagliari8828]

Bro so good!

[@captainspaceclownofficial]

I love it 😂

[@benvankoningsveld]

I just want to play this and then I will die happy.

[@ThailandXpress]

Are you self taught? How long have you been playing?

[@Unpeturbed]

Nice!!!

[@2KCamaroZ28SS]

Wow dude

[@cinderellamannn]

fckn amazing !!!!!!

[@TheJohnnyBravoExponentialExper]

SUPERB!!! \m/ \m/

[@canadaeast]

Excellent . A difficult tune to play.

[@jeancomeau8032]

Let me raise my (hi?) hat to you Sterling! You perfectly reproduced all the subtle nuances of that highly involved piece on all the toms and especially on the hi-hat itself. Kudos to you sir! If I may be very picky for a moment, the only thing missing is you flipping your right-hand stick in the air like Neil does during the verse parts of his live rendition (th-cam.com/video/iTBx0P0zOqA/w-d-xo.html ). Very picky I said!😉

[@paulcollins3554]

Your left snare drum sounds incredible, identical sound. Very well 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 How did you get it ? Please share it

[@urmomgay]

it’s a Paila. they usually come in pairs, and are also known as “timbales”