In 2016, a video of a German girl drumming went viral on YouTube. The young drummer, Sina Doering, born in 1999, recorded a drum cover of Dire Straits’ famous song “Sultans Of Swing.”
Dire Straits, with their roots firmly planted in the golden age of rock during the ’70s and ’80s, crafted songs that have stood the test of time. Yet Sina, through her drum cover, unwrapped layers of “Sultans Of Swing” that many fans assumed they knew by heart. With impeccable timing and fiery enthusiasm, her performance breathed a fresh, rhythmic life into the number.
Sina’s cover of the legendary Dire Straits tune brings a fresh perspective for fans and introduces their music to a new generation. Every beat in her drumming was spot-on, showcasing her passion. Sina played with incredible skill and precision, achieving a level that usually takes decades. Check out her rendition here and get ready to be impressed.
Her talent was undeniable as she played along to a drum-less backing track, adding her own groove, and racked up nearly 68 million views for 7 years. Watch her performance in the video below and prepare to be impressed.
She appeared to have a natural talent, evident in how she played a tune without the drum and personalized it. Although she acknowledged it wasn’t an exact replica of the original, the skill of adding one’s unique touch to a track distinguishes great musicians from good ones.
A flood of compliments was seen in the comments session. Viewers were not hesitant to praise and appreciate the young talent.
One YouTube viewer wrote, “I have watched many of these vids ,HOW DID YOU GET SO GOOD ,in such a short time ? 14, damn. Really great,such perfection! She could fill in for any band ,or a guest drummer at a concert.”
Another expressed one’s respect by saying, “What makes Sina a good drummer is her sense of timing. incredible skill set, impeccable subdivisions. What makes her an excellent drummer is the Suttle nuances.”