At this point Matt doesn't even need to mention that it's one take because there's no doubt in anyone's mind that he's good enough to pull it off. Unreal.

@scottmacfeat2568

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Although it is April 1st...

@freshlikeme383

2 жыл бұрын

No doubt he's not good enough lol

@BigYoof

2 жыл бұрын

@@freshlikeme383 fixed lol thanks

@freshlikeme383

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigYoof funny thing is it still got the likes lol perhaps cause its april foods day

@zacmilne9423

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe just my opinion but I think Matt’s a show off and I think Tosin and Javier have let him show off to the detriment of the music. JoM was perfect because Matt was clearly just trying to play like the first album (Halpern ftw). They let Matt lose and Matt is playing ultra technical stuff that has no soul. Just my opinion.

Hands down one of the most technically proficient drummers the world has ever seen. Absolutely amazing

@osnad

2 жыл бұрын

@@osiris07lv That's why he prolly said "one of".

@johnjohnson5961

2 жыл бұрын

@@osiris07lv I don't see how Chris Turner is even remotely in the same league as Matt Garstka. A name that comes to mind would be Marco Minneman

@berenjarrett4210

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnjohnson5961 still couldn't belive that Marco played live with necrophagist

@johnjohnson5961

2 жыл бұрын

@@berenjarrett4210 It's crazy! Such a versatile drummer, certainly amongst the very best

@hectorsanaifric343

2 жыл бұрын

@@osiris07lv nothing worse then whataboutisms when someone offers an opinion

When Matt's off a beat, spacetime readjusts itself to match Matt's new timing

@proddreamatnight

2 жыл бұрын

too bad MATT'S NEVER OFF A BEAT

@shimi3065

Ай бұрын

This comment wins the internet for me today.

I liked the really insane bit between 0:00 and 4:44

@drummer_zay9493

2 жыл бұрын

So original.. lame ass haha

@tromboneman4517

2 жыл бұрын

What’s insane is that, as difficult as this track is, it’s one of the easier drum tracks on this album.

@Vk93hd

2 жыл бұрын

@@tromboneman4517 What is more difficult than this?

The Uncle Iroh of the drums. Absolutely incredible.

@SandbagBouldering

2 жыл бұрын

Such a genius comment, especially as Matt did his own version of the iroh in prison get ripped vibe over the last 2 years haha 😂

@robbledot7290

2 жыл бұрын

tea

@markjozsa

2 жыл бұрын

I can see you are a man of culture sir

@soorenamuaythai7858

Жыл бұрын

And at first glance he looks very meture , but then you see him joking like a teenager !🤣

@robdubent

Жыл бұрын

@@SandbagBouldering don’t act like you didnt have to google that to know what tf he’s talking about. You’re too young.

you can watch his playthrus over the years and 2 things are certain: 1) his technique is more refined 2) he is more shredded. Dude literally ONLY GETS BETTER

@andreashofmeyr9583

Жыл бұрын

And well threaded too.

That drumset sounds incredible. Whoever does the mixing for these videos deserves a raise. 👏👏👏

@Dimebag333x

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the record right?

@farmer5001

2 жыл бұрын

Branndon knows what he’s doing for sure 🙏🏼

@nickp440

2 жыл бұрын

All of these videos they post sound incredible for sure

@dominik6602

2 жыл бұрын

And as said in the beginning all done without samples, which shows that perceiving a good, natural metal sound is very much possible, if you know what you are doing.

@LtSlapnutz

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Also the videography is excellent along with mixing. Just great quality all around from the production team.

I don't think I've ever actually seen someone using cotton balls as a system to dampen or control the resonance of their toms. I've heard of it, but I can't recall ever actually seeing it. The drums are dialed in really well, everything sounds really great.

@gballmaier

2 жыл бұрын

Yea, Nick divirgilio users them he's the sales guy for Sweetwater

@devinbuchhorn

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, its def a thing. Just take the balls and stretch them out a bit to cover more surface area. That takes away the reso head sympathetic resonances

@metalworker14

2 жыл бұрын

I saw that too! First Ive heard of it. Might give it a try

@kchez5586

2 жыл бұрын

I learned this from an engineer at a studio my band recorded at in the late 90's as a way to reduce sympathetic sounds and have been doing it ever since. Helps a lot if your resos are tuned on the higher side.

@Emma_Z1

2 жыл бұрын

Saw it first to benny greb and he also said was a very old trick

Once again, Matt has inspired me to sell my drums. With inflation I've gotten a good price on them so there is that.

@Puercorpse

Жыл бұрын

I sold mine two monts ago.

@andreashofmeyr9583

Жыл бұрын

Yet you keep buying new ones? Don't you learn from your mistakes?

I feel like matt is the human embodiment of hard work and dedication. Not only has his drumming on this album surpassed the previous album, which was no small challenge, but just look how how fucking BUFF this man is! Where does he find the time?! 😂

@gustavoferreira9790

2 жыл бұрын

the guy mostly studies drums and lifts heavy weights, that's what I see on his Instagam.

@ConnorHammond

2 жыл бұрын

@@gustavoferreira9790 Garstka and Petrucci should do a colab 💪

@dr.weeniehutjr

2 жыл бұрын

Fr I don’t see enough comments about this. Tosin too! They were both in really nice shape years ago but if you look at those older playthroughs compared to how they look now, they’ve put on a lotttt of size in that time

@12marklar

2 жыл бұрын

When you learn drums like that it is muscle memory. You have that skill on tap. In regard to that, you will have a decent amount of time to allot to other areas since the instrument is already learned to a masterful extent (referring to Matt's ability). That would be my guess. Not to say playing like that doesn't and didn't require mass amounts of effort and creativity.

@elcucuy138

2 жыл бұрын

I'd say he's got some... Tempting Time

I've been playing drums 17 years. I can't process what I just watched.

There may be other drummers who are as skilled and can pull off insane mechanical stuff like Matt Garska does, but Matt is *_Musical_* , you can hear that his drums parts are made to support the music and the artistic vision, to give momentum to the brutality and that makes a huge difference.

I appreciate the lighting on the cymbals matches well with the tie-dyed ensemble you have here Matt.

This is my favorite song on the album. Matt is my favorite drummer on the planet. Needless to say, I will be watching this many times in the future.

This dude is a gracious dude and a drummer that makes me glad to be born. I did yoga with him once.

@andreashofmeyr9583

Жыл бұрын

I meditated with him on the astral plane once.

he's slowly transforming in to the John Petrucci of drums.

@aldolevoci1114

2 жыл бұрын

i was thinking the same. All buff, all talented as facccc...

@dionysisdaras1289

2 жыл бұрын

@@Remneous he's good enough.It's not a competition

@pasongara4891

2 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking that! Note in technicality, but in the face!

@CHABIEPORTNOY

2 жыл бұрын

Hey! That’s my Comment! 😂 Congratulations to Dream Theater By the Way for winning a grammy! WHOOOO PROG WORLD!

@stevemuzak8526

2 жыл бұрын

Another copy and paste comment? Shame

EXACTLY the song i wanted to see a playthrough of since the album released. His foot control is sublime.

@drumdelorean7341

2 жыл бұрын

Great profile pic! love Deftones, seeing them next Thursday

he can literally play anything, no other drummer has such infinite versatility

@memeperor_

2 жыл бұрын

and he does this in the most unique, unprecedented way possible every time. you can always tell it's his playing, even though nobody has ever played a combination of notes like that before

@Eleutherarch

2 жыл бұрын

Travis Orbin is just as versatile.

@zacmilne9423

2 жыл бұрын

I could list at least 20 drummers who can play this and those would be just the well-known ones.

@willferridrums

2 жыл бұрын

@@zacmilne9423 this is a simple song for him, i’m just saying in general. Especially with his odd subdivisions

@zacmilne9423

2 жыл бұрын

@@willferridrums my point is that putting Matt on top of a list of drummers in terms of versatility is silly. There are many that are better than him. Dave Weckl and Vinnie C. come to mind.

That quad sweep though. When’s the first body building show Matt?!

@jakel7213

2 жыл бұрын

I was about to say, the man is getting close to busting out of sweatpants lmao.

@stefanolazzarato8451

2 жыл бұрын

I suspect there is a contest between him and Eloy Casagrande 🙂

There you are!, keep these coming Matt, what an absolute beast of a drummer.

Do we really even need to comment lol? Matt was born to be innovative, cutting-edge, avant-garde. And Meinl has been there all along the way to support his mastery!!

Legendary. The new album might be best in AAL's catalog. Love it.

That smile at the end haha ​​matt knows it, killed that track.

@Sodchucker

2 жыл бұрын

I was about to say the same! Love it

Good to see Matt pulling his facial expressions, I swear it makes me enjoy his playthroughs that much more

I can’t express how much of an inspiration this man is to me at the moment! Just purchased his lesson pack going alongside the latest AAL album and I’m so freaking excited to work through it 💪🏻

The footwork on the pedals is insane!!! Matt's just at a whole new level....

I love that look he gives the camera after he's done playing! 😁

Oh yes. Was waiting for this. This song is brutally awesome!

Absolutely phenomenal! Matt, you are a living legend and your drumming will inspire the musicians of tomorrow. I am in awe of your abilities.

Imagine Eloy Casagrande and Matt Garstka in a room sharing their knowledge... I dont think I couldnt handle it

@thedrummerscorner1

2 жыл бұрын

Would be nice to see Eloy get literally schooled by Matt

@papichulobr

Жыл бұрын

My head would explode!! 2 extremely creative drummers

My favorite song off of the album!!!!! But I do love Red Miso too!!!

Matt’s just off the charts. And may I say that’s the most beautiful dw kit I’ve ever laid eyes on. Unreal.

And now he is doing blast beats as well. He can’t be stopped

The single handed cymbal chokes are lightning. Jeez man! ⚡

3:48 this pattern is very good 😍

Ironically, the more swoll Matt has become, the more controlled he seems to be hitting the drums. On Tooth and Claw a few years ago he was playing with unbridled energy. Now he looks so relaxed but it sounds like he's hitting just as hard.

@sterbern6762

2 жыл бұрын

Nah man he could play tooth and claw so relaxed during that time, he could probably do it half asleep. Regardless the control and relaxation that he's developed over his career is kinda inhuman.

You know when you ask someone : '' how did you do that?''. They proceed to show you how they did it and the best reaction you have for what they've shown you is a godamn nosebleed.

My son sent my this and I think that is the most accurate and beautiful sound that I’ve ever heard out of drum kit!

Lmao. Watching Matt swell both physically and musically is so amazing and awesome to watch. He’s a beast in every sense of the word

Thats a huge brain at work right there. Beautifully done. Perfect.

SOOO MANY KICK HITS. Holy shit! Matt you are a MACHINE! Excellent mixing and production as always, Meinl.

The face at the end said, "That was fun :D DRUMS ARE THE FABRIC OF THE UNIVERSE"

Micro-aggressions towarrs my drum skills. Amazing as usual.

From Magic Mike to this, what incredible range this guy has.

WOW! Had to watch twice! THAT was HEAVY!

Of all the joys to see in this video, the best is watching the cottonballs float around in circles in his floor tom.

Matt Garstka is growing and becoming more and more and more and more .....'uncoverable'

Dude seriously needs a tie-dyed drum kit.

@samcooke343

2 жыл бұрын

MAKE IT HAPPEN DW!

Unbelievable drumming and composition

His face expressions. I remember my younger brother open his mouth like that when he was using all of his Brain power playing video games. I also do when I’m super concentrated. Takes a lot of Brain Ram memory to keep all that in perfect sync. This man it’s an animal.

@drummer_zay9493

2 жыл бұрын

Or he’s just obnoxious lol

@aylexmusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@drummer_zay9493 Its a natural thing to do when people are focused lol

@drummer_zay9493

2 жыл бұрын

@@aylexmusic I mean i dont really do that, but to each his own.

@aylexmusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@drummer_zay9493 yeah some people have more control over their facial muscles than others, but in general humans tend to make faces when in focus. Theres some studies around it, cant remember what the term for the phenomenon is.

An absolute beast. My favourite drummer! 🔥🤘🥁

You know you're good when you make It look easy. Matt is one of the best drummer today .

WHOA!!!! That was freaking amazing!!!

Can't wait to see these guys tonight

You know Matt is a phenomenal drummer when he makes this look easy…

#32! Woo!! Love Meinl Cymbals. Matt seriously has no limits. I've been getting bits and pieces of his lessons from his website and applying them while following his advice on keeping things fresh and authentic. The man is mad and highly articulating as a mastermind of the craft. As for Meinl, I'm curious what new Cymbals they're creating. Possibly next generation versions of their lineups? I have a couple secret cymbals that I think may be prototypes, and it looks like Matt may be already experimenting with his next Concept. In any case, Fuck Yeah! 🔥

@omukssbm

2 жыл бұрын

Matt and Meinl have been prototyping rides for quite a while now. It could drop any day.

Saw you guys for the 4th time last night and was the best yet, hearing this new album live was fucking insane. Whole crowd went apeshit, Cincinnati loves you!

This is such an awesome song

Wasn't sure how I was going to feel about new AAL but I love it so much. Matt's kit is so big now that crash cymbal is behind him. Goated

This dude has got to be my favourite drummer at this moment.. wow!!!

even his hair style has evolved. absolute monster of an album.

Always a pleasure.

hell yeah! was waiting for this one!

The blast beat we deserve. 🙌

Awesome ! Excellent Job !

just as you thought he couldn't possibly get better... he's leveling the gods

Matt looking like a straight up samurai with that hair and beard! I love it.

my jaw lays on the floor. this is ridicolous. RESPECT!

Don’t think I’ve ever seen Matt blast beat before, I need more Matt blast beats in my life

Been waiting for this

SPEECHLESS 😧🥶🤯

Amazing.....out here looking like a witcher on the drums. Slaying it!

Matt's drip is always on point too. Gosh dang.

Bringing back the tie dye! Matt is the man! 😎🤘

Matt looks more and more like a samurai slashin away on the drums.. amazing as always

Incredible and inspiring

Amazing!!

I enjoyed this, thank you.

he's like a trippy vape cloud with legendary extremities

First off Matt, you looking swole bruv. Second, this is like dream theatre squared. Awesome work.

You're a machine dude! Keep it up!

What’s more scary is how calm he is while playing it

@soundgarden8885

2 жыл бұрын

That's called stamina my friend

I was waiting for this

This is awesome!

An absolute master of his instrument

Awesome!!!

So sick!!!

I can appreciate that this is metal in 2022. Tosin looks like a beatnik poet. Matt is your hippie uncle. Javier fits the role of "good dad of 2 daughters". 😂 When their powers combine...pick your jaw up off the floor.

Bad ass as usual. The drummer from another planet strikes again.

Nobody from Animals as Leaders actually works out, they are all just built af from playing their instruments at this level of performance

i love you you are such an inspiration

I mean the whole thing is nuts. But that intro fill at 3:31 .. it almost snuck by without me realizing how awesome it was.

I like the little cloud having a float around in the floor tom. 😂☁️🥁

I like how you burn the hell out of all of us out here by offering a transcription at the end. What the hell am I going to do with that?

Absolutely bananas

Different level🔥🐐

Gartstka took the covid break to turn into a jacked samurai who slays drum lords. Savage beats as always Matt!

Those Meinls sounds so ridiculously good. If I ever get endorsed by Meinl, it would be pretty cheap for them, as I already a wide array of Byzances and Foundry Reserve. And damn, Matt, you really spanked the kickdrums here like a boss. Always enjoy your playing. Even live, you're a masterful beast, despite the arrangements being complex as f**k. Love the facial expressions in the end btw😎

just absurdly good...

Yeah, my favourite jazz drum play through...