Sia – Chandelier (Drum Cover)
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Hello!
It’s finally live! This is my favorite drum cover so far! It’s coming out a week later than anticipated, but I was tracking drums for “D” of the Spazmatics, and Ryan Whyte Maloney from Season 6 of The Voice.
Getting started
Where do I start? When I first heard this song, I was blown away. My first experience was seeing the music video on YouTube. I felt something instantly! It had been a while since I heard something that grabbed me by the guts. Maddie Ziegler, the little girl dancing, was so convincing! Sia’s lyrics and melodies accelerated a weeping inside that left me with nothing, but a shear desire to express my identification. I know there are a lot of guys who have done drum covers of this song, but I couldn’t help it!
Technical side
I spent a day setting up camera angles and lighting, and another jamming and figuring out what I wanted to do. Some people will bash you for getting too far off from the original track, but the drums for this were programmed and really simple, so I thought, lets make it rockin’! I didn’t want to over play. I wanted the parts to be interesting and to enhance the feeling of the song.
With my five GoPros, some lighting, and favorite jam kit, I started to form the skeleton of the track. The take I took to editing was my third pass at it. I knew it was the one and wanted to rock it, while still having a relaxed, cool feeling as the atmosphere. I edited all the audio in Logic Pro and the video portion in Final Cut. This combination seems to be so powerful and is getting easier for me as I go along. “Just keep chipping away”, is what my friend Andre Winslow says!
My hope..
I hope that this video excites you, sparks your ambition, and drives the imagination. This can be a very dark track when you listen to it, but the color black is made of all colors. Finding the light is an inside job and it’s songs like this that can shed the loneliness and feed the soul. Listen to the people around you, for you may have more in common than you think…
Nick Oshiro
nick that was friggin AWESOME! I love it man! You look so happy and like you had so much fun doing that song! Cant wait to see whats next!
Thanks Adam! Had blast! Good to hear from ya!
I love this song, but after hearing your version playing the drums I loved it even more. That was totally “AWESOME”. You are AWESOME! Can’t wait to hear more. If you don’t mind I’m going to share! Good Luck! Sandra in Mobile, AL.
I love it too! Thank you for the kind words. Please do! share all you want! Stay tuned for more!
Someone just posted this on my wall. Now I need to check out your other stuff! Loved this! Made this song infinitely more awesome!!
Well I’m sure glad they did!! Thank you, and have fun watching the others!
Awesome video Nick! I miss seeing you around brother.
Thanks Billy! I miss you too brutha!
What a gift dude! I just loved your facial expressions. Made me smile 🙂 I honestly had no idea you have so much variety in music. I remember the 1st time I met you at a static concert. Then seeing you at Dyls service. Life sure throws us curves. I hope you never stop playing. You are an inspiration. See ya around buddy.
Wow! Thanks for saying such nice things Becky! Your right about life! It’s comments like yours that keep me inspired!!
Everything I said is true. I was so blown away seeing this. I always wanted to learn to play. All I can do is sing. This video is so good I shared it on Facebook.
Doing what ever your passionate about is the key to freedom! Thanks for sharing!!
Wow. Just. Wow! The energy and emotion is amazing!
Thank you so much Gail!! Stay tuned for more coming soon!
Very nice Nick! You are definitely one of my biggest influences!
Right on Daniel!! Thanks for checking out the video!
An unprecedented combination of two incredibly talented artists. Had to play it again tonight, about three times, to get my fix and be centered.
Wow!! Thanks for watching! Three times! It’s such a cool song, very centering! I hope the next one does the same for you!
Hey there stranger. Stephanie just sent this to me today & im really happy to see your doing so well. I remember playing on your drums and watching you play in those bands as a kid. You’ve grown into such an inspirational man, following your dreams. I’m proud of you and your talent is simply amazing. Danielle Ferriolo
Thank you Danielle! It has been a long time. I guess you just never give up! Lol, good to here from ya! Thanks for stopping by!
Your absolutely right! 👌🏽 If your ever want to catch up over coffee text me 702-635-2335. It would be nice to see you again!
Great video! You are so talented! Luv ya friend!
Kathy! Wow! Thank you for taking the time to write me!
This was one that totally blew me away. You could play any song from any genre and turn it into not just gold, but platinum. You definitely have some killer chops and groove. Beautiful song, incredible drumming.
Jim, you’ve almost watched all of the videos! I think it’s so cool that your enjoying what I do! Take care!