Nic Pettersen - Northlane - "Obelisk" Drum Playthrough

Nic Pettersen play-through of "Obelisk" by Northlane.
Audio produced and mixed by Chris Blancato -
www.chrisblancato.com/
Check out my Signature Sample Pack which includes samples taken from this recording session - www.nicpettersenstudiodrums.com
'Obelisk' off Northlanes 3rd studio album "NODE", released on 24th of July 2015 via UNFD.
Northlane - “Node” - available 24th July via UNFD / Rise / New Damage
Pre-Order "Node" worldwide! northlanemerch.com/
Music Links:
"Obelisk" Music Video - • Northlane - Obelisk [O...
"Rot" Music Video - • Northlane - Rot (Offic...
"Leech" Lyric Video - • Northlane - Leech
"Rot" Remix by PhaseOne - / rot
Node Creation - Short Film Series:
Official Node Trailer - on. 1Oc770a
0.1 - • Northlane - Node 0.1: ...
0.2 - • Northlane - Node 0.2: ...
0.3 - • Northlane - Node 0.3: ...
0.4 - • Northlane - Node 0.4: ...
Watch a live Q+A with Northlane about "Node" - • Q&A with Northlane
Watch the Jarrod Alonge Interview with Marcus Bridge - • Northlane Hired this "...
Tour Announcements:
Australian Signing Sessions - on. 1NuCpPs
North America - on. 1RxVzJW
Europe - on. 1HKrufr
unfdcentral.com/artist/northlane
/ northlane
Sabian Cymbals - www.sabian.com/en/artist/nic-p...
- www.sabian.com
(left to right)
14" HHX Evo Hats.
18" AAX Xplosion Crash
12" AAX Splash
10" HHX Splash
19" AAX Xplosion Crash
20" AAX Xplosion Crash
21" Holy China
Kit:
TAMA Bubinga Star Classic
10x9" rack
14x14" first floor
16x16" second floor
20x20" kick
TAMA Hardware
TAMA Iron Cobra 900 Rolling Glide double pedal.
Nic Pettersen Signature Vater Fatback 3As.
Thanks to:
TAMA DRUMS
SABIAN CYMBALS
AQUARIAN DRUM HEADS
VATER PERCUSSION
1964 EARS
AUDIO TECHNICA
ALLAN & HEATH
UNFD
Drums recorded by Chris Blancato at Bearclaw Studios.
Filmed by Christopher Benjamin and James Birkett.
Edited by James Birkett and Christopher Benjamin.

[@adammtroutman]

I love how you don't over fill. You play what sounds good, not what's technical or this or that. I like the style.

[@Onus6688]

Adam Troutman This ^

[@MickGEE86]

+Adam Troutman spot on. doesn't over drum. slickest style.

[@paucceri]

i love how his fills and embellishments are kind of linear - not too fast and gives the song a strange pulsating vibe. v nice

[@Jacksoncomplex]

+Adam Troutman his parts on discoveries had a fuck ton of fills, watch the corruption play through

[@adammtroutman]

+JacksonKdrums was specifically talking more for node, but yeah discoveries is all over the place

[@isaaccardin2535]

He plays to the song so well that its hard to even notice how bad ass he is when listening to the album. These drums videos are awesome

[@jefflang767]

Wish he would post one of these for every Northlane song. This is my favorite of his playthroughs and he one of my favs ever. I watch this very regularly haha. The crack of his snare in this does something to me lol

[@hivemind9321]

I don't dislike the vocals in the actual song, but the instrumental is just wayyyyy better

[@nostalgiajunkie]

Mike Clarke aka all northlane songs lmao

[@Chelseagrin_1994]

Still watching in 2016 and still makes me smile every time.

[@kyleadams2781]

I take creativity over Eric Moore chops any day. A lot of people can drum like Moore, but nobody can drum like Nic. His detail is unmatched.

[@adaws1121]

Seriously one of the most talented and creative prog metal drummers out there. His parts fit so well with the rest of the songs

[@kyleadams2781]

When you can’t play a drummers writing, because you can’t simply duplicate their parts creativity, you know they the GOAT. seriously.

[@georgkasper259]

Teach me your ways, Sensei.

[@MarcTschopp]

+Georg Kasper *teach us.

[@anthonyrivera5078]

OR practice.But ya know just a suggestion.

[@Handles-R-Lame]

Anthony Rivera wise words, my friend.

[@jasonjackson3114]

and don't forget the Sunsilk

[@akiwooLive]

This drum mix is a lot better than the drum mix on the actual song

[@RandomlnternetGuy]

I was about to comment the exact same thing. Drums on the track sound so flat and quiet, kick is inconsistent and the cymbals are inaudible over the bass and vocals.

[@Jordanwatkins2]

IGoAFilms sad but true

[@blueskythinking4745]

Oh no here come the TH-cam audio engineers...

[@blueskythinking4745]

But the sad part is that you're wrong..

[@Jordanwatkins2]

Brendon stacey u r wrong

[@rhythm9913]

damn 3:00 guys, that hi-hat fill really blow me away, simple but too good

[@Ghostyfrost9688]

super smooth man

[@waketp420]

I know I'm late, but Nic is pretty much the king of hooks. He's too good.

[@ashwamuralidharan7435]

So technically advanced. The amount of control you have over the kit is amazing!

[@k10007]

Phew, love the cymbal work and how you make all the accents fit so perfectly. Busy drumming doesn’t have to distract from the song’s atmosphere. Big props, my guy! Glad I stumbled here!

[@MarkLePage]

This is awesome. You've always been my favorite drummer. I can't wait for #Node!

[@marcosdrum]

TAMA + Sabian = the perfect combination (to me) ! Amazing sound! Congrats!

[@BrettBDrums]

This is excellent, Nic! Your parts always rule!

[@simonscherer2821]

The hi-hat on 2:05 still unmatched🔥

[@nicodias6685]

Nic, you became one of my favorite drummers right after the album Node wich became one of my favorite albuns. Great feeling. Beautiful work, man.

[@0alexpepper1]

Incredible mix + sounds. Top playing man

[@kodacisneros6859]

nic is one of my favorite drummers, and this, along with his other videos, is an example why. he just makes it seem so easy and plays so clean. keep it up man.

[@jacobbutler7942]

2:24 was so confusing, I expected you to swing way faster on the first hit of the time change. I admire your style, it really makes me feel the song. You're a musical genius, and a top inspiration to other drummers👍

[@epprevailed]

I'm glad you are still doing these, great sound!

[@zvezdavnutri]

Time in constant motion
Like the shifting desert sands
Slipping through my hands
Chasing down the minutes
That turn into days
Seconds get shorter
As years fall away
Chasing down my dreams
Under borrowed light
A mirage in the distance
Escaping my sight
Driven to live or driven apart
What's inside us when we depart
Driven to live outside of regret
Time is finite, the clocks are set
Driven to live or driven apart
I realize my flame is burning away
Starward searching I will find my way
The power of the mind ready to combust
I will show you fear in a handful of dust
Combust
My flame is fleeting
But I will live and learn
Rise and burn, Tick and Turn
Rise and burn
Time in constant motion
Like the shifting desert sands
Slipping through my hands
Driven to live or driven apart
What's inside us when we depart
Driven to live outside of regret
Time is finite, the clocks are set
Driven to live or driven apart
Combust

[@SeanK1998]

The amount of insane workouts i have listening to this this is a fucking masterpiece

[@jandkwhite6459]

The definition of " in the pocket ". Just always on time. Love the band more than any other. Thanks Nic

[@florianbresslein5083]

Incredible sounding kit!

[@Ricko333]

Love the way you play. So flawless and effortless but passionate too. You inspire my drum playing now. I wanna be like Nic

[@thefigure13]

The grooves in this song are unreal. Keen to have a crack at learning them.

[@wrouxmer]

one of my favorite drum videos ever

[@derlokkas]

I really love the way Nic uses his cymbals to give emphasis on the music!

[@marcosarias220]

Goddamn!!!!! I love the way he plays the drums. Please do more Nic! Your playthrough are amazing!

[@AlexCrockett]

Always on point

[@tatesiemens3045]

Nic... so many of these comments were from years ago and this is the first video I've seen from you. Damn you kick ads brother!! Fills are perfect as well as perfect timing with all of the other instruments. Keep it up man! I am a new fan!!

[@glassmoosehead]

G.O.A.T …. You have inspired me to learn to play drums! Something I always vaguely wanted to do but after watching you play...well I'm finally starting! Best band best drummer everrrrrr

[@SuperFingas]

Dude you are a drum god I love your style timing and choice of rhythms I'm a huge fan

[@xpolentaedgex]

you have a weird style of drumming, and THIS IS FUCKING AMAZING

[@2378christian]

Amazing job truly amazing

[@hugocapelobl]

you are one of the greats nic!

[@sw0rdia]

such a good performer, mad props nic

[@MW-pv7rm]

Just love this guys technique. Flawless and love the stick twirl

[@jamesirving3717]

Those hi hats in the beginning get me every time....

[@ZaxDrumsandGolf]

Freakin awesome!! Sounds great!! 👊

[@marekdadokmusic]

So awesome...

[@dannyboy765ify]

I want the instrumental version of this album so bad

[@FearTheReaPeRr]

But the vinyl and convert it to mp3

[@whipsy]

I got the digital instrumental of the album with the Node VIP tour package, but they reckon each one has been coded somehow as to be able to trace who owns it if it ever leaks

[@FearTheReaPeRr]

Yep.
The audio equivalent of single pixel tracking.
Put any track off the instrumental album through their specifically designed software and it'll instantly tell them the email address that specific file was sent too.

[@whipsy]

+FearTheReaPeRr and here I was thinking they bullshitted me. ha ha

[@thomaspetit9543]

Really amazing drumming man... Hope to see you live soon.

[@matthewvaccaro5276]

Amazing man, love what you write!

[@nl4life267]

All 3 albums were FLAWLESS! !!

[@JannisLAA]

Can’t we just clone nic and give every band that special something . You’re like the best drummer ever , that’s just the way it is .

[@LucasDrums]

Such a small kick drum and such a hugde, amazing sound!!! Awesome:)

[@giannixavierr]

I think that people forget that sometimes simple is better.
Northlane was going for something different this album and I'm so pleased with the new sound to compliment the new Vocals/Vocalist.
Everyone's a critic, but can't play a simple measure in this song alone.
Brilliant.

[@PepeChapadrums]

Amazing

[@rodcssilveira]

Humans doing incredible things... Amazing!

[@reisselpud]

AMAZING !

[@JoshFieldhouse3]

I fucking love his creativity.

[@Daami4]

este tipo compone obras de arte

[@thelucky0239]

he got his own style and groove.. I like this. subbing now

[@pablofernandez893]

i love you chabon you are a RE MASTER !

[@christopherhansonp7262]

Great stick motion and movement very smooth

[@Dungeon287]

I love all of Northlane's material with vocals but I think the music on it's own definitely appeals to me more. Great playthrough as well, and like others have said, you don't do what's unnecessary, you kept it simple and tight.

[@NolanBellingerDrums]

He is so good!

[@kusholhumedeo7851]

Wow woow wooooow!

[@rajonbrendo9569]

How 24 people can thumbs down this video is beyond me

[@mitchellmyers342]

Everything on his set sounds amazing. Nic is just amazing. He's pretty much my favorite. I just wasn't as blown away by his stuff on the new album as I was from their previous music. I wonder if it's because they decided to record the drums last...hmmm

[@brienooy]

WHAT A SICK SONG AND DRUMMER!

[@horizor]

great job

[@Coldsoul616]

Nice I love northlane

[@OpticZodiac15]

Sic bro !!!

[@adammtroutman]

Also, more videos would be amazing beyond belief.

[@caaio]

More please!

[@shadowmoses7794]

This sounds way better than the actual song that it is giving me the chills!

[@Leviplaysdrums]

This is some crazy tasty playing duder

[@jackdeezbeatz6945]

This drum playthrough’s so sick, I can’t stop watching it! How does he get that snare to sound like that?

[@JhakingDrums]

increíble el peso que tienes al tocar la Bateria Bro, Wow i like it 👌

[@darmiajiwiratama4754]

I like it sound👍👍

[@elliotthyppolite]

GODDAMMIT!! UUGH! please post more .

[@KillYourDrums]

Great drumming!
I also really hope they recorded more than one song! :)

[@dpvisuals5909]

More!

[@stringbing97]

Okay I don't care what anyone says Nic can play some fucking drums like my grandma can make some delicious fucking chocolate chip cookies okay?

[@ToriL97]

perfect

[@DELTAdarke]

Having the lower floor tom on the left throws me for a loop every time since mines on the right lol

[@jlcragle]

Great play thru and agree that while the singing isn't bad, this is fantastic. Love the stick twirl without missing a beat at 3:44

[@ardyansahardy6450]

Good job

[@HinnerkHesse]

3 Crashes mainly and still such a nice flow and groove. :)

[@Frinan1]

A goddamn madman on the drums

[@joelle1able]

🔥🔥🔥

[@xRamZx]

I'm gonna add this audio to the album, it's just as amazing with no vocals and pumped up drums!

[@landonjones8409]

Awesome cover man

[@gorehammer42o]

Ahh haha

[@BJSTIXX]

That DW snare is sooooooo beautiful

[@painlessly_bc]

The stick trick @3:44 is soooo fitting dude

[@kurosukeokami]

Loving this fucking music! Nic send fucking good!

[@iPlayboyBoyd]

what a fuckin beast. i wish i could play like this

[@PoWerinPowDeR_iNviCtuS]

THE DRUM GOD

[@anthonyrivera5078]

Drum.

[@ayagjian]

you are a god

[@jobemusic]

Got the sheet music?
Nice work bro!

[@jimmywrights]

Dat snare...and without a bottom mic too. Whole kit sounds awesome. Why not a Tama snare though?

[@christopherlane6372]

Do Soma next!!

[@doctordjent9219]

I listen to this 24/7 rather than the original cause unlike it, I can ACTUALLY hear the drums.

[@MrHamish29]

loving the shirt, is it possible to buy one? if so, where from?

[@Anselmodemattos]

This makes me cry T.T

[@ajdavis99]

REFUGE PLAY-THROUGH PLEASE! It'd be even cooler if the In Hearts Wake drummer was in it too, could be like a bit of a battle thing.

[@S006Deluxe]

Damn that snare sounds amazing. What is it? Looks more like a DW than a NPSD

[@chrisblancato3]

S006Deluxe DW Knurled Black Nickel Over Steel 14x6.5