Defying Gravity from Wicked - Drums | Note for Note

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  • A note-for-note playthrough of "Defying Gravity" from "Wicked" on drums (originally recorded by Gary Seligson).
    www.jeremytolskymusic.com
    If you have any suggestions of songs I should cover next, feel free to drop a comment and let me know!
    My Gear:
    Kit: Yamaha Recording Custom (10", 12", 16", 22")
    Main Snare: Ludwig Black Beauty (6.5"x14")
    Piccolo Snare: Custom Calderwood Percussion Snare (3.75"x12")
    Cymbals: Zildjian A Custom Crash (16"), K Custom Dark Crash (18"), Constantinople Medium Thin Ride (22"), K Custom Special Dry Trash China (18"), Oriental Crash of Doom (22"), K Custom Session HiHats (14"), Sabian HHX Splash (10"), Meinl HCS Trash Stack (14")
    Hardware: PDP by DW chrome curved rack and DW stands
    Sticks: Vic Firth AJ1's
    Auxiliary: Pearl Powershifter Kick Pedal, Remo Mondo Djembe (14"), LP Cyclops Mountable Tambourine, Medium and High Jam Blocks, 36 Bar Studio Wind Chimes, Everything Rack, Black Swamp Artisan Triangle (6") on Miller Machine
    Mics: Shure SM57 (snare, hats), Shure Beta 52A (kick), Sennheiser e604s (toms), Rode M5 Matched Pair Condensers (overheads)
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    Timestamps
    0:00 - Intro
    1:10 - Verse 1
    1:49 - Chorus 1
    2:10 - Verse 2
    2:36 - Chorus 2
    2:49 - "Unlimited" Bridge
    3:26 - Chorus 3
    3:42 - "I Hope You're Happy" Refrain
    4:22 - Verse 3
    4:56 - Final Chorus
    5:15 - Outro
    5:42 - "Ho Wahah Ahhhhh"
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Komentáře • 229

  • @strangementalitypaperYT
    @strangementalitypaperYT Před rokem +56

    Musical theater songs always have such great percussion parts.

  • @link470
    @link470 Před 2 lety +298

    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.

    • @jeremytolskymusic7178
      @jeremytolskymusic7178  Před 2 lety +37

      Haha thanks! Definitely put in the work learning this one. So rewarding though, Defying Gravity just feels so good to play.

  • @BrianaChildersHorn
    @BrianaChildersHorn Před rokem +105

    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!!

    • @drum789
      @drum789 Před rokem +3

      In Chicago we had the drummer in the pit

    • @BrianaChildersHorn
      @BrianaChildersHorn Před rokem +3

      @@drum789 must’ve had a bigger pit than ours!😄

  • @robmorgan8369
    @robmorgan8369 Před rokem +12

    The technical skill and attention to the score here is off the scale. Unbelievable

  • @connellmchugh4943
    @connellmchugh4943 Před měsícem +1

    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

  • @elalexillo
    @elalexillo Před měsícem +1

    Wow, wow, wow!!! Standing ovation!!

  • @BMDowell
    @BMDowell Před rokem +55

    Damn, all this time I thought there was a whole crew of drummers. That was an amazing performance!

    • @drdrums1
      @drdrums1 Před rokem +2

      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).

  • @Nargon46
    @Nargon46 Před měsícem

    The absolute GOOSEBUMPS I just got omg. This was AMAZING.

  • @connellmchugh4943
    @connellmchugh4943 Před rokem +7

    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

  • @TT-pr9bx
    @TT-pr9bx Před rokem +7

    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.

  • @glenwilliamson1117
    @glenwilliamson1117 Před rokem +32

    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.

  • @BrianPoppe
    @BrianPoppe Před rokem +14

    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!

  • @frandes2k
    @frandes2k Před rokem +7

    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!

  • @brianbaker8978
    @brianbaker8978 Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @AnonyMous-pi9zm
    @AnonyMous-pi9zm Před rokem +15

    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.

  • @jc.madrigali
    @jc.madrigali Před rokem +6

    Now I want an electric Kit just to learn this song. Congrats! Amazing performance.

  • @igor2301
    @igor2301 Před rokem +3

    I’ve had this song on a daily, love the drum part, epic rawk drama

  • @dwaldo3361
    @dwaldo3361 Před rokem +1

    All I Can Say Is "WOW" outstanding sight reading..."WOW" !!

  • @dr.stacey7283
    @dr.stacey7283 Před rokem +8

    I’ve never been so acutely aware of the drums In Defying Gravity before. This was great! I hope all your dreams come true! ❤

  • @ashleynrmlim
    @ashleynrmlim Před rokem +4

    WHAT THE HELL DID I JUST WATCH! THIS IS INSANEEEEEE😭😭🎭🎭💖💖 you did soooo soooo good! SOO ACCURATE

  • @matthewmorgan7239
    @matthewmorgan7239 Před 3 lety +62

    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 :)

  • @ryangosper3797
    @ryangosper3797 Před rokem +3

    Earned my sub buddy. Been drumming for 17 years. This is so great.

  • @dianestephenson8528
    @dianestephenson8528 Před rokem +1

    Wow. Incredible! Bravo!

  • @kimturner282
    @kimturner282 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I don’t play. I wish I could. I never saw Wicked either… but ….. I could watch this for hours. It’s so good.

  • @mattwilliams4830
    @mattwilliams4830 Před 3 lety +10

    Amazing!!!!! Love the musical and what a pro drummer! Not an easy percussion piece loved it

  • @singularityjosh
    @singularityjosh Před rokem +1

    That was MEGA. Awesome job.

  • @oliviabeadle9353
    @oliviabeadle9353 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely incredible, need I say more.

  • @jarrodmoore9
    @jarrodmoore9 Před rokem

    Unbelievably awesome.

  • @emilytolman46
    @emilytolman46 Před 2 lety +3

    Amazing!!! I got goosebumps!!!

  • @rodneytrask
    @rodneytrask Před rokem +5

    Very intricately done. Awesome job.

  • @joaopacheco9777
    @joaopacheco9777 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Brilliant!

  • @colincoakes3131
    @colincoakes3131 Před rokem +1

    well done. At 61 I have always been a frustrated drummer at heart. Wish I had learned when younger. You absolutely nailed that.

  • @markrabideau4067
    @markrabideau4067 Před 2 lety +1

    One of my favorite Broadway drum parts and you did it justice! Great job

  • @timd381
    @timd381 Před rokem +1

    Wow. In tears of excitement watching this. You NAILED IT.

  • @andresfelipe619
    @andresfelipe619 Před rokem +1

    This just made me smile a lot

  • @raspberry160
    @raspberry160 Před rokem

    SO fun to watch!!!

  • @labalo5
    @labalo5 Před rokem

    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.

  • @janmichaelgengos9238
    @janmichaelgengos9238 Před 2 lety +10

    wow!! gives me chills bro

  • @jamiegribben1187
    @jamiegribben1187 Před 3 lety +2

    Incredible, well done 🙌

  • @ledhed5717
    @ledhed5717 Před rokem +1

    And this is why we learn how to read music! Great job!

  • @sh4dowcat86
    @sh4dowcat86 Před rokem +1

    Omg, you are brilliant!! you improved the song. great job!

  • @sofiak1283
    @sofiak1283 Před rokem

    This is brilliant! Congrats!

  • @TJGAMINGSCOTLAND
    @TJGAMINGSCOTLAND Před rokem +1

    Brilliant ❤ Thank you for doing this

  • @BrendainPA
    @BrendainPA Před rokem

    Wow - fantastic!!!

  • @louieavirblx
    @louieavirblx Před rokem +1

    wow this is just incredible

  • @eddynockeracks6711
    @eddynockeracks6711 Před rokem +1

    so good this sort thing i love playing the drums to, great vid!!

  • @RustyTonesJr
    @RustyTonesJr Před rokem +8

    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. 😅

  • @carsonmehlbauer
    @carsonmehlbauer Před 3 lety +2

    Brilliant, loved it!

  • @ogaoms8985
    @ogaoms8985 Před rokem +1

    This is so awesome ❤❤❤

  • @aranvanderstarre
    @aranvanderstarre Před rokem +1

    What a joy to watch you play!

  • @doyouhearthepeoplesing2
    @doyouhearthepeoplesing2 Před 2 lety +3

    That was bloody brilliant x

  • @PhilDoesFunStuff
    @PhilDoesFunStuff Před rokem +1

    This was incredible to watch.

  • @LeeBillson
    @LeeBillson Před rokem

    Amazing!

  • @chonkmcghee
    @chonkmcghee Před rokem +1

    This was incredible to watch. Thank you!

  • @BigFatBesty
    @BigFatBesty Před rokem +1

    Excellent job...matched grip for the win!

  • @LouMrCK
    @LouMrCK Před rokem +1

    Bravo Maestro!

  • @jasonkashoumeri6681
    @jasonkashoumeri6681 Před 2 lety +2

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 absolutely incredible. Well done!!

  • @AnthonyMontz
    @AnthonyMontz Před rokem +1

    This was immaculate!! Makes me wanna buy a pair of Zildjian K hi hats

  • @chuckf6398
    @chuckf6398 Před rokem +1

    Fantastic! I enjoyed every minute of your performance.

  • @jasonlight1670
    @jasonlight1670 Před rokem +2

    Dude, that was solid! Your kit sounds phenomenal too! 100/10 my man 🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @whiskeydeltasix
    @whiskeydeltasix Před rokem +1

    incredible!

  • @silverhawk9440
    @silverhawk9440 Před rokem +1

    That was insane! I wish I knew how to play the drums now!

  • @karahanley4228
    @karahanley4228 Před rokem +1

    Insane, beautiful

  • @Lizwindsor
    @Lizwindsor Před rokem +2

    Outstanding!

  • @xanderriebock
    @xanderriebock Před rokem +1

    I needed this after listening to a double flatted, double sharped, diminished chords chaos version of Star Wars.

  • @ryanblake6354
    @ryanblake6354 Před 2 lety +4

    amazing great work :)

  • @JBoogsDeluxe
    @JBoogsDeluxe Před rokem +1

    Phenomenal! Great job 👏

  • @Dominion28
    @Dominion28 Před rokem +1

    fantastic!

  • @jordanbarbee3658
    @jordanbarbee3658 Před 2 lety +16

    I hope you be a Broadway drummer because you are amazing

    • @jeremytolskymusic7178
      @jeremytolskymusic7178  Před 2 lety +5

      Thanks! That’s the goal! I have some exciting videos coming up soon as well; not quite Broadway but certainly on the way…

    • @jordanbarbee3658
      @jordanbarbee3658 Před 2 lety +4

      @@jeremytolskymusic7178 well to a drummer from a drummer keep practicing and someday you are going to get notice someday

  • @amberterrell3068
    @amberterrell3068 Před 2 lety +1

    Dude. Amazing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @brianniac23
    @brianniac23 Před rokem +2

    I love 3:26!

  • @FelipeSisley
    @FelipeSisley Před rokem +2

    Well done, man. Keep going this way and following your dreams. Greetings from Brazil!

    • @jeremytolskymusic7178
      @jeremytolskymusic7178  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! I have some friends in Brazil! Some of the nicest people I’ve ever met

  • @soso0101
    @soso0101 Před rokem +1

    Amazing

  • @osvaldocardenas9683
    @osvaldocardenas9683 Před rokem +2

    ¡Wow! ¡Impresionante coordinación! ¡Qué gran talento tienes, felicidades! Saludos de México ✌🏻🇲🇽

  • @amfwelsh
    @amfwelsh Před rokem +1

    Great job. Seen this show on Broadway soooo many times

    • @jeremytolskymusic7178
      @jeremytolskymusic7178  Před rokem +1

      One of the best pieces of theater and art I’ve ever experienced!

    • @amfwelsh
      @amfwelsh Před rokem +1

      @@jeremytolskymusic7178 oh yes for sure. I love this show so much. Seeing agin on Broadway sept2023 never gets boring

  • @ForestRainMedia
    @ForestRainMedia Před rokem +1

    Incredible work!

  • @mgmmathaxmaxmargereson1785

    A wicked drum cover

  • @nikyboyable
    @nikyboyable Před rokem +1

    Brilliant ❤❤

  • @DazsdWTP
    @DazsdWTP Před rokem +1

    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

  • @jamesmccann5305
    @jamesmccann5305 Před rokem +1

    Great cover bro!

  • @gravitydrums1391
    @gravitydrums1391 Před rokem +1

    enjoyed watching

  • @mikerichardson2177
    @mikerichardson2177 Před 2 lety

    Very Nice!

  • @erniemoore2365
    @erniemoore2365 Před rokem +1

    Young man you are on point 😂

  • @JimmyD718
    @JimmyD718 Před rokem +1

    Awesome 😊

  • @AdamBurstein
    @AdamBurstein Před rokem +1

    Great job!

  • @garrettgallagher984
    @garrettgallagher984 Před rokem +9

    wow....never heard this song til my girlfriend showed me tonight.I stumbled upon your version,You are absolutely incredible. Keep shooting you star :)

  • @karinhahn1748
    @karinhahn1748 Před 2 lety +7

    This is amazing! Would love to hear Ease on Down the Road from the Wiz! :)

  • @papak67
    @papak67 Před rokem +1

    You're hired.

  • @Zangetsu09ichi
    @Zangetsu09ichi Před rokem +1

    you're lit bruh, good one

  • @ElphabaOrionDoherty
    @ElphabaOrionDoherty Před 3 lety +2

    Wow! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 😍

  • @darrenknowles842
    @darrenknowles842 Před rokem +1

    Fan-TASTIC!

  • @ElliotBDrums
    @ElliotBDrums Před 3 lety +10

    Great cover! Could you cover what is this feeling from wicked next?

  • @SpencerTwiddy
    @SpencerTwiddy Před měsícem +1

    The film version of Let it Go has great drums 👀

  • @benriley5206
    @benriley5206 Před rokem

    Dude, you fucking killed this.

  • @WEDurhamPE
    @WEDurhamPE Před rokem +1

    Loved that. I hope you get picked up for some musicals … if that’s what you aspire to do.

  • @UNOUN8
    @UNOUN8 Před rokem +1

    You got my sub

  • @dcloud3791
    @dcloud3791 Před rokem +1

    HECK. YES

  • @grahamtunstall4186
    @grahamtunstall4186 Před rokem +2

    That song is bar far my favorite from any musical period.
    Do you do any other songs from wicked?

  • @bigpetesbigbeats5346
    @bigpetesbigbeats5346 Před rokem +1

    god damn, that was accurate.

  • @flashanddancedj
    @flashanddancedj Před rokem +1

    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...