Led Zeppelin’s Good Times Bad Times is a hard song for any talented musician to pull off, but Yoyoka Soma filmed a flawless cover at the young age of eight.
The drummer performed the song as an entry to the seventh annual Hit Like A Girl contest.
The competition showcases the best of female percussionists from around the world, and Soma’s entry has floored thousands.
Soma said: “The drum was the first instrument in which I felt an interest in my life. I also play the keyboard and perform as a vocalist. I compose lyrics and music as well.”
She added: “My dream is to be the best drummer in the world.”
The video now has over 1.7 million views, and plenty of awe-struck responses.
I am writing songs, play drums and sing, “Happy” is a song.Please see here and thank for your support.https://t.co/pUinppue8V https://t.co/DJHhxCWnaR https://t.co/sJyj0AP37G https://t.co/4Cn8rj8Js3
— Yoyoka （8year drummer）10/14道新ホールワンマンライブ (@yoyokadrums) June 12, 2018
The world can be a crazy and confusing place nowadays but @yoyokadrums cut through that confusion with her sheer love of music in this clip.
Thank you, Yoyoka. You are a gift. Keep loving music and it will keep loving you back. ✌️
— Drew (@drewphish) June 12, 2018
Soma earned a spot in the competition’s final round with her accomplished cover.
Yuki Ogawa, Minji Kim, and Roni Kaspi won first, second, and third place respectively.
