R.i.p whoever has to play this on tour

@TheWitchOvAgnesi

4 жыл бұрын

Well, they now have an instructional video on how to play it. (See above)

@lukehalstead413

4 жыл бұрын

dude i thunk ehat yew sayd

@danygilbert8972

4 жыл бұрын

@One cheeky bih That's gonna be Morgan Agren on tour with him finally.

@paulbyrnesrmt2929

4 жыл бұрын

2021 dev said he’ll have all three drummers on tour

@asbjrnalbiniussen5911

4 жыл бұрын

@@danygilbert8972 With no clicktrack, no less. Ågren is a great drummer, but, I don't expect him to pull that one of reasonably.

Samus: "So what techniques will I need for this song?" Devin: "Yes."

@m.iqbal_akbar

4 жыл бұрын

absolutely

@Thorneblade

3 жыл бұрын

Devin :" Play with your socks on, the rest is superficial !" ^^

@xXNightedgeXx

3 жыл бұрын

There's a reason the song is called hear me for sure, proof is in the vid

@gmorkins6006

3 жыл бұрын

Devin is such a nut hahaha

Three years later, this song still gives me goosebumps

@66Samus

Жыл бұрын

still one of the hardest songs I've ever recorded!! gotta thank Devin for pushing me on this one lol

@KakisewuDrummer

Жыл бұрын

​@@66Samus only you can do this sir

@ShrubPlays

11 ай бұрын

Agreed

@aconsciousperspective5628

3 ай бұрын

​@66Samus Dude, lately, when I've been hyping up how awesome it is to play metal drums is and they don't get it I will refer them to this performance of yours. It's insanely good. You're hands down one of the best modern drummers of our age group. Long time fan man. Never, ever stop.

Wow he really knows this song exactly. It’s almost like he was the drummer on the recording.

@christinetrefalt

5 жыл бұрын

Anthony Vidano he is the drummer of this track actually..

@MrSamooska

5 жыл бұрын

@@christinetrefalt It seems that joke wasnt even in the same atmosphere as your head ;)

@dmeemd7787

4 жыл бұрын

😂

@costanicholas

4 жыл бұрын

Christine Trefalt come on mate 😂

@TheGuitarifier

4 жыл бұрын

@@christinetrefalt how the fuck can you not see he's joking? Blows my mind how dense some people are.

Aaah yes!!

This is insane.... like what just happened. 😂🤪 DUDE 🔥🔥🔥

@The_Kevinist

5 жыл бұрын

Hey dude! On a different note, you and Keith Merrow are fucking murderers together

@behindthen0thing525

9 ай бұрын

Ja

I remember when he said “I didn’t post for a a couple of weeks because I was recording with devin” I expected a regular devin townsend drum track and here comes this amazing technical beauty before us. I’m impressed.

@krag5979

Ай бұрын

I mean, that is kind of a regular DT track haha. That being said, this never gets old. Fack. errr yearrrrhh

This is just insane!...

I think this is actually the best performance I've ever seen from you Samus. Absolutely stunning with the variety of blasts and skills on display. Just amazing.

@alirear4976

5 жыл бұрын

Did ya see those gravity blasts, jaw dropping stuff

@theHumanBryno

5 жыл бұрын

There's some nice use of dynamics too, which are often absent with extreme metal.

@jurgentrockenbau9321

5 жыл бұрын

Pretty much sums up what I wanted to comment. Wonderful song, amazing performance!😍🤘😎

@opethvtm

5 жыл бұрын

A-men....

@orphanuprising

5 жыл бұрын

Goddamn did Dev choose the right man for the job.

That Dirk into gravity blast was fresh as hell.

@aburlingham0915

5 жыл бұрын

My favorite parts of the song! The first time I heard it I physically leaned back in my chair and felt a bit overwhelmed. So intense! Seeing it played live is the coolest shit.

Samus didn't have time for the laws of physics when he was asked by Devin to blast as hard as he could.

@jfehr3

5 жыл бұрын

I lo'd at this. Thank you. :)

That gravity blast before the first chorus was such an incredibly tasteful choice.

@YourFriendToodles

4 жыл бұрын

“Gravity blast” “tasteful choice” thats a first

@jordanbenson2980

3 жыл бұрын

Happy Feet yep, and probably the only time I’ll ever say it 😁

Incredible. The dynamics! I listened to this with Devin in his car in January. I said, "How much is too much?" He said, "That." The rest of the day, we listened to ambient music. hahahaha

@MrSimpsonSimpson

4 жыл бұрын

Think you dropped something there - might want to pick that up. 😂

@scottpitner4298

3 жыл бұрын

not to be mr right here but dynamics are pretty level in this song but accuracy, speed, power.. these are hiGH level!

@wolfreyet

2 жыл бұрын

Fucken name drop so casually, the most casual. Haha

Dude, Devin brought the best out of you, that's some really impressive drumming and composition. Great watch !

@mattmain6265

5 жыл бұрын

Devin brings out the best in everyone

@titanx5legion527

5 жыл бұрын

Right on. Hoglan has said DT will push you out of your comfort zones. Samus is killing it.

@devintownsendonsteroids7404

5 жыл бұрын

@@mattmain6265 - correct! The very BEST

I’m 42 and have been into metal since I was 12. I’ve never seen anything like that before. Utterly awesome.

@GillRigged

5 жыл бұрын

Same age. Sign up for alerts... Live drum stream every Tuesday night. 🤘

@doosian76

4 жыл бұрын

Im 43 and have been into metal since about the same , when meshuggah released the album destroy erase improve it was like even sepultura seemed more like softer metal .I was into metallica , anthrax megadeth but when i got sold on meshuggah it was so next level and strapping young lad had some songs that was extreme too but meshuggah set the tone for everything that was heavy , my buddy in the death metal band AEON is very good and nils fjelstrom the old drummer from aeons black album he are like samus very fast but the new guy from finland is next level fast the next album will be something else.

@aidancraig1903

4 жыл бұрын

Daniel Karlsson try some periphery, their amazingly talented

@carolsf

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, JC

you are now that Strapping Young Lad

@MaddogJones

4 жыл бұрын

The only thing he needs now is the "Skullet"!

Incredible, Samus. You must be some sort of human-hummingbird-sequoia hybrid.

@leonardsullivan

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@leonardsullivan

5 жыл бұрын

Redwood blasts? General sherman blasts?

@mattiviljanen8109

3 жыл бұрын

Samus The Human Hummingbird! What?

@scottpitner4298

3 жыл бұрын

Uuh huhuhuhh 😝 🪵

Truly incredible, man. I'm excited for you.

@ltcg1674

5 жыл бұрын

mom.

@BiRDiEHere

5 жыл бұрын

@@ltcg1674 Bit random..

@francisosullivan821

5 жыл бұрын

@@ltcg1674 7

@francisosullivan821

5 жыл бұрын

@@BiRDiEHere .

@ltcg1674

5 жыл бұрын

@@francisosullivan821 I UNDERSTAND NOW!

Loads of Gene references, without sounding like a rip-off or losing any individuality. Love it.

@thepurpleplayer9168

3 жыл бұрын

Especially those little ring a ding dings he does between the blast beasts before the chorus

Listened to this tune today and I thought it is programmed drums. OMG. It's phenomenal ❤. Atomic Clock level!

@66Samus

10 ай бұрын

thank you dude!!

On the next episode of Drum Teacher Reacts - "Ummmm....poly hip flexor calf muscle fresh grip....ok...no this is just insanity"

@frostlips22

5 жыл бұрын

Mmmmm, love me some fresh grip in the morning

@Cuzjudd

5 жыл бұрын

Fresh grip lmao

@astel_xviii

5 жыл бұрын

but way too much double ride

@unleash-hell6666

5 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Chunglo FUCKEN FUNNY!!! LOL!!😂😂😂😂😂😂.."FRENCH GRIP"!! TO MUCH RIDE!!😂😂

@emilienfalcimaigne8065

5 жыл бұрын

Two rides are too heavy lol, need a freshier grip to carry them

4 years ago and I'm still blowing loads in my pants. This is seriously a fucking drum masterpiece!

@66Samus

Жыл бұрын

thank you dude!!!

@danieldiliddo6765

11 ай бұрын

​@66Samus Anytime brother! Keep ripping peoples faces off with your talent! 🫡🤘🔥

Yes! Sounds great Sam!!

@dustcurve

5 жыл бұрын

Now your turn to do one Morgan :) Maybe Sprite or Curious Gods? That would be so great!!

Devin - "I've got this idea for a track, but there isn't a drummer alive who can handle it...." Samus - "Hold my shoes and sit down."

Honestly, the drums totally made the song for me... It's got EVERYTHING - Dynamic triggers, Dirk blast, double ride shenanigans, Gravity Blast... The works! SECKS

@Ravelle17

5 жыл бұрын

TheSentinel909 "Hear Me" somehow manages to eclipse the entirety of Deconstruction, an incredible work of its own

@henrik640

5 жыл бұрын

With Al!

Seems like a nice warmup. Bet not many youtube drummers are gonna cover that.

@dingongdiegodasilvaoliveir5211

5 жыл бұрын

I with the one that can't do play it... blast gravity beat (i think)... it's too much for me and the pedal hits too, my pedals are a basic Mapex P600

@XadaTen

5 жыл бұрын

I feel like you guys must have never perused the internet before. There are more talented people in the world than you must realize.

@NyuuPhyllo

5 жыл бұрын

There are definitely a lot of drummers out there that are technically able to play this. We can still, of course, praise the performance of Samus who already is an incredible drummer. And also, what is impressive here (to me) is the writing of the parts, which are very cool. Mike Portnoy for example, is not so skilled technically, but managed to write veeeeery inspired drum parts (as well as full songs)

@GoatMee

5 жыл бұрын

@@MrVincienzo So Mike is now a youtube drummer? Come on ... And are you sure he has gravity blasts in his arsenal? If anyone, Mangini would take this as a challenge and probably nail it in a matter of hours, if not minutes.

@MarkyPaligs

5 жыл бұрын

everyone's ahead of themselves that they ignored the "youtube drummers" in OP's comment. smh

Wtf, man. .. ... .. ....

1:44 That gravity blast is INSANE

You drum parts on the album are so fucking kickass, Samus. Congrats! Awesome playthrough aswell.

@TheQuestionableGarage

5 жыл бұрын

This song is blistering. Samus is the perfect pick. I'm so stoked that two of my favorite musicians got the chance to work together!

@vagrant0693

5 жыл бұрын

What songs does he play?

@haanok

5 жыл бұрын

​@@vagrant0693 According to the wikipedia page for the album, the songs he plays on are: Genesis, Hear Me, There Be Monsters, Gulag, Middle Aged Man, Total Collapse. *"There Be Monsters" is a part of the Singularity track.

Finally! Yes! Brilliant stuff, loved the Dirk blasts at around 4:05! The album is a complete and utter masterpiece.

@viceversa7245

5 жыл бұрын

Paid special attention for that entire section. Stunning stuff

@frostlips22

5 жыл бұрын

Excuse my ignorance, and I'm not trying to take away from Sam's insane performance in any way: is it physically/humanly possible to achieve the snare sound in a "Dirk" blast without triggers? The stick doesn't seem to be moving enough vertical distance to give a consistent or strong sound. Again, I'm just curious, I know that Sam has robotic consistency without triggers anyway.

@TheNightDrummer

5 жыл бұрын

@@frostlips22 You're probably asking about the gravity blast, a few seconds later, using the rim as a fulcrum? (some old timers call that freehand blast) & you'd be right, it's a quieter buzz. The Dirk blast is when he alternates left & right cymbals, while keeping the other hand blasting. Clearly enough rebound there.

@AstrumG2V

5 жыл бұрын

The Dirk blast uses a 3-stroke based flam rudiment which goes to pretty stupidly high speeds without losing volume if you play them well! lR L R rL R L is the pattern, which is basically R-RRR- and LL-L-L overlaid on top of each other. The three strokes in a row are on the snare, the singles on your cymbal or tom of choice

@ccbdavisdavis8769

5 жыл бұрын

That's the part I watch over and over in disbelief, even attempting to slow it to 0.25 speed

Devin really asks a lot of his drummers haha. Everything is so rhythmically complex. The pop sensibility really comes from his melody. It’s good to see he still has that ability to pull he right emotions to write heavy stuff that doesn’t sound derivative. Great drumming. Killer song. 3rd favorite on the album behind genesis and singularity.

I really hope that Marthyn makes a Drum Teacher Reacts video to this.

@BenMichalowicz

3 жыл бұрын

"You can see he uses a lot of hip flexors and French grip" :P

You had some BIG shoes to fill, and brother, you blew the sides out of em. God damn.

Never thought I'd see Samus playing alongside Chad Kroeger.

@Pudrino

5 жыл бұрын

He helped Devin layer in growls

@TKDWolf

5 жыл бұрын

@Dutch van der Linde I think I hear him in the "I'll keep mourning" sections

@aaronschilling1815

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you can hear his yodel in the lower harmony, and the slightly darker tone of his voice, actually worked great! Only dev could make Chad sound that epic

@cosplayboundlive

5 жыл бұрын

@@aaronschilling1815 Fact: He did the death metal growls with Dev

@FlipperWolf

5 жыл бұрын

Can you guys provide a specific timestamp? I'm really curious to hear that!

This is reminiscent of SYL Alien and Hoglan's insane performance.

@bjornlakenstrazen2186

5 жыл бұрын

Yes parts sound a lot like Alien. Love iT!

@Ravelle17

5 жыл бұрын

Samus seems to play lighter than Hoglan but with no less ferocity or accuracy. It's mind-boggling

@lred1383

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ravelle17 The reason it seems lighter is how insanely polished his technique is. No unnecessary movements at all.

I cannot, I. CAN. NOT. Praise you enough for this performance. It is, in my opinion, the new standard. You are absolutely at the apex and forefront of what extreme metal drumming is in this day and age. I wish you nothing but success and comfort in all you do, Samus. Much love.

@restojon1

3 жыл бұрын

I've only just stumbled across this video and speaking as a bedroom bassist I couldn't put it any better than Jim, just keep getting out there and I wish you every deserved victory and success. Whoever gets to work with you will be privileged (and very inspired), you'll bring out the best in others.

I think a lot of aspiring drummers would feel better, if you just came out and owned up to being a cybernetic organism. Living tissue over metal endoskeleton.

@caitlinmarshwous2707

5 жыл бұрын

Fuck, even just us regular non-drumming plebs!

@marcusking8507

5 жыл бұрын

Not to mention the fact that he's pretty good on guitar and bass as well.

@samtalonthorne2268

5 жыл бұрын

I would.I have been learning drums so I can start recording some more realistic sounding things and.... well this throw that under the bus

@beastwaynes4868

5 жыл бұрын

Caitlin Morffwous trust me, it’s far worse for us self-deprecating drummers.

@beastwaynes4868

5 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure it’s just a drum machine with an organic tissue upgrade dude.

This album will be remmembered as a masterpiece for damn sure. The drum work from all these guys is just insane. Seeing it in action is mind blowing.

I rarely praise a drummer but this was really exceptional work. The consistency, timing, dynamics, speed, power all incredible, top shelf..good job

Still one of the sickest things on the internet.

Yes, blast beats done with measure and taste, not just straight up blasting. Way to go!

The bass and snare only part is really cool. I've not heard anything like it.

@t3hgir

5 жыл бұрын

George Kollias mentions it as a useful exercise in one of his DVDs :D still a really cool drum part for that section

@franlovelsimic8421

5 жыл бұрын

The whole Empath is nothing like you've heard, what we all heard, insane

@leonardsullivan

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah that part was sick

@FlipperWolf

5 жыл бұрын

Which part of the song are you referring to?

@corvuscadaver

5 жыл бұрын

@@FlipperWolf 0:41-0:54

I've never heard a blast beat at the speed of the one at 4:11. It's incredible.

@dangernoodle4305

7 ай бұрын

This part blows my mind every time and I have listened to it 600 times now haha

I mean, I was like, 'At least I can play the hands part...' and then 1:45 happened... This is an incredible performance!

Seeing as how I’m not a drummer, I couldn’t imagine memorizing all of the intricacies in a song like this lol. Great job man. 🤘

@Somber.Killer

5 жыл бұрын

Nothing but pure dedication.

1:45 damn boy

@Ravelle17

5 жыл бұрын

SnorreTV yeah, that's the scariest shit here

@wr_2112

5 жыл бұрын

Check out this - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mqto2K-PY6jUgto.html

@anonemoose6622

4 жыл бұрын

Good old gravity blasts

I can’t fucking believe how awesome this is. I thought there was absolutely no way a human played on this track. Unbelievable drumming sir!!!!!!!!!!! Ahhhh I love it!!

@66Samus

9 ай бұрын

thank you so much dude!!

@behindthen0thing525

9 ай бұрын

​@66Samus no problem. Very impressive

Dude, you're a monster. You've been such a huge influence on my drumming ever since Abigail Williams. I was lucky enough to play some shows with you guys in AZ back in those days. I was still in high school then lol. Good times.

he looks so relaxed, excellent technique I guess, excellent results.

@Ravelle17

5 жыл бұрын

Christian Reed seriously, that's the most impressive part to me. He looks so relaxed playing such intense music

Your work is absolutely beautiful on Empath, thank ye for helping Devin reach his vision!

@richardmazzara6242

4 жыл бұрын

Yes....ESPECIALLY on "Evermore" which, in my humble opinion, is one of the pinnacles for Devin.

Samus, youre insane. Good luck to guy who has to play this shit live.

@paulpv7

5 жыл бұрын

Lars Ulrich would nail it

@6.thedollar415

4 жыл бұрын

@@paulpv7 don't forget Meg White

@TronciM

4 жыл бұрын

He might just hire the drummers who recorded these songs to tour with him

@SpanishFeeders

2 жыл бұрын

@@TronciM Was Samus hahaha

C’est surréaliste le niveau de jeu. La plus grande chanson que je n’ai jamais entendu en batterie. Bravo ! C’est incroyable.

See? Good things come to those that wait. 🤘

@katosflo7871

5 жыл бұрын

Saw you on the stream some days ago lol

@thephysicslab

5 жыл бұрын

Good things come to those who PRACTICE! 🤯

"bet you can't play this " drum version.

This is one of the only drum videos I've watched all the way through and then came back to watch it again! This is so good!

Holy S***, Samus. You have gained Epic status. Dev makes up some insane drums, and you were flawless.. Hell yeah, brother!!!

Oh Yurrr, now you are prepared for Ziltoid 3 \m/

Watching this was worth the wait and more. Great work, Samus.

samus is not a human,he is a cybernetic organism from far future,back in time to show us how they do drumming in far future

Mate this is incredible. Love your blasts

Hot damn, you're really flowing (and flying) on this! Great to see!

One of my favorite drum performances ever on the best metal song I've heard in a long time. Congrats and well done, Samus!

Incredible work Sam. So dynamic. Beautiful. And those swells are perfect.

The DYNAMICS in this brutal playthrough are so noteworthy that my mind's melted into steam and somehow reached the next level of inspiration... Nice work, and grats on the gig Samus!

Woaw dude, you'r such a monster !

It's criminal that this dude isn't over a million+ subscribers..

Holy Shit!!! That was incredibly satisfying!!! Congratulations on this amazing recording. You deserve all the praise and accolades here and more. Well done 🤘🏼🤘🏼

Woa! Amazing job! Amazing technique!

Crazy and insane =) Glad you've been part of what may be the glorious part 2 of the song "skeksis" !

Been waiting for this Brotha!!! PS. Devin Loves You !!

one thing i can tell for sure...This guy is gonna be in the drummer hall of fame one day...

What an amazing level of control & precision!! The dynamics!! Unconceivable....

My body is ready

Dirk Blasts and big Deconstruction vibe on this song! OH YURRR

Absolutely Wonderful

Can`t get enough of this! Such an amazing song and a brilliant drummer!

woah.... and I thought you were impressive BEFORE seeing this. Everyone's pointed out the Gene and Dirk building blocks that are in place in the songs here, you're standing on the shoulders of giants, but you have 100% earned your place among them and then some. This is amazing.

The gravity blast at 1:45 😳

Amen brother! That is one wild song!

So good! You make it look so easy!

I bow to you good sir. I also feel very sorry for whoever has to play this for Dev live.... hopefully it's Samus 🤘

Cant' wait for the Marthyn analysis

I'm so glad Devin went with you for these parts of the album. Really takes it to another level \m/

So my favorite thing about these videos has got to be the pedal boards flash in the overhead view. Love that!!!!!

Oh yurrrrr! Finally!

The whole album was sick; it’s going to take a while to digest it and really appreciate it!

Marvellous, thanks, mega good job

Simply mesmerizing to watch. Congrats on your stellar contributions to Empath......a record that many are already calling Devin's masterpiece (and rightfully so....it's incredible)

2:06 I've never thought of using my left foot when doing a beat like that where your foot is landing on the up beat in between the snare. Your left foot is always landing on the up beat anyway when doing double bass. I have always had problems with consistency when using my right foot for this. I tried it with my left foot and it feels much more natural. Thanks for that man. Also, awesome drumming.

@6.thedollar415

4 жыл бұрын

He's left handed but plays drums right handed

Some youtubers struggle to get to speed with their drumming shoes on, Samus plays in his socks and he just shreds!

I could watch this ALL DAY LOOOOONG!!! Awesome work, Samus! \m/

Watching this for the first time. Great execution and composition. Especially the double ride/double bass and snare matching double bass parts. Very tight and fast. I randomly decided to listen to the songs you did with Devin today. Very impressed with those songs. Cheers my dude!

Wow Samus thats sick dude! Ive been waiting for this!! Thank you for this, sex!

Freaking sick dude! Now you gotta do Juular by Devin 🥰

those drums sound so freaking good, especially that snare! Awesome work man.

Fantastic! Adds another dimension to the song seeing you play the drums. Hope to see you live playing this song.

You have to play it live with Dev! First: this would be great, second: only you and drum machine can do that.

You're literally my favourite all time drummer now. You're a cool and funny guy too👍🏻

This is a stunning performance, I've lost count of the amount of times I've watched this. Samus you aren't human 🤘🤘🤘

Hands down that was fucking amazing dude! So jealous. I love Devin and now I love you man.