⏩Video Question: Which drummer would you compare Clay to for similar playing styles? For live content catch me on Twitch. www.twitch.tv/drumrolltony

@Simon_Mars

Жыл бұрын

Vlad from jinjer is technical as f*ck too would love to see them 2 battle :) hhahaha

@Obomb83

Жыл бұрын

Spencer Prewitt from Archspire. Vlad from Jinjer is a good call too

@nondescriptcat5620

Жыл бұрын

for reproducing sampled/glitched/electronic grooves on live drums, Company Laser from Squarepusher's band Shobaleader One: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nYxts6dvf6Xcn7w.html for playing stuff that doesn't even seem possible while perfectly matching what the guitars are doing, Shiyu and Shoto from Sokoninaru: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nX2EtKt-nZPZd6w.html

@mk001

Жыл бұрын

Hmm, tough comparison but maybe (although not so much metal and/ or rock but comparable talentwise) LOUIS COLE ...?

@chancecherry6055

Жыл бұрын

Jay Weinberg only cause he looks like em

This is like the champagne of reaction channels -- genuine emotion immediately followed by informed & well-communicated analysis. Everyone else uploading Bud Light in comparison.

@AldogContentNetwork

Жыл бұрын

Agree. I'm not a drummer but the technical insight is fascinating

@DrumRollTonyReacts

Жыл бұрын

That is a nice comment. Thanks!

the drums are locked into EVERY OTHER PLAYER in this band so well. he hits those splash cymbals along with scottie's harmonic accents, pushes the beat on the hi-hat with tim's 16th note onslaught, all while the kick is locked in perfectly with clay's long bass notes. you hear it perfectly in the last part of the song

@DrumRollTonyReacts

Жыл бұрын

Very cool playing

Clay going 5 years or so without touching the drums is one of the more inspiring things I've read. I usually think of virtuosos as more or less shut ins dedicated to their instrument. I know that isn't totally true but for as good as Clay is I would have guessed he's been at it constantly since his youth.

The fact this his playing can actually pull my focus away from the guitar is crazy!

@DrumRollTonyReacts

Жыл бұрын

100%

The way this man uses space is just insane.

@DrumRollTonyReacts

Жыл бұрын

Yea he is perfecto

It's his ability to know when not to play that's crazy, often leaving off even at the END of his runs and phrases to make room for the guitars and bass to really cut through. He doesn't just hold the rhythm down he accents the entire piece.

Clay's cymbal work is some of my favorite I've seen from any drummer.

I just found Polyphia a few weeks ago and I've been blown away, as so many people are. Clay is my favorite drummer since Mike Portnoy and has captured me just like MP did. Wow. I found Dream Theater thanks to a guy working in Guitar Center on Oahu in '92 right after Images and Words was released - I was just getting strings and noodling on some ESP and he heard my NY accent and asked if I ever heard of DT. The rest, as they say, is history.

@DrumRollTonyReacts

Жыл бұрын

That's a sweet story 🤟

@SwedeSpeeder

Жыл бұрын

Feb 93 for me, but I was smokin' a doob on my buddy's couch when he side-eyed me and said, "You're gonna like this.". I remained highly skeptical because he was listening to Jackal a lot (and I hated them). He played Pull me Under and I've been a fan ever since. Even have their new album on vinyl. ;)

OMG, what you said about drummers adding a ton of notes and muddying up a section is EXACTLY how I felt about their previous drummer, Brandon! He’s a great drummer, and very technically proficient, but he never felt like he wanted to be in a band and MIX his playing with the music! Clay is the exact opposite! Everything he writes seems to compliment everything going on around him, with him getting tasty pockets to showcase his skills, making them STANDOUT in such a beautiful way! Also, you recognizing that just gained you a subscriber, as I appreciate your insight and this reaction as a whole! 😁

Seeing videos like this where the drummer has the kit set up in their house and the other parts are only coming in thru their headphones makes me think of neighbors' perceptions. Some of us have had musicians for neighbors who practice their parts and a drum part has a lot of power so it can come thru walls really easily, and some folks would hear a drum kit being played and just consider it noise. But... If this was your neighbor and you got to hear this artist doing what he does? I don't even think that your typical grumpy-ass neighbor would hear something like this and not enjoy it. It's so busy, but intricate and clean, and it's not repetitive or boring. I just don't see how anyone could NOT love this. 🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤

Finally someone who has musical knowledge (even moreso with drumline) who can react and appreciate the tastiness of Clay. I recommend checking out Christ Turner. Both "40 Roll" and "Triggered". I guarantee you'll love it.

@pascal6077

Жыл бұрын

Yes please also react to Chris turner Juice ! I love how he has music knowledge and can comment on techniques and stuff👏

OD should definitely be your next Polyphia song followed by Clay's drum play through on the Meinl Cymbals KZread channel.

@DrumRollTonyReacts

Жыл бұрын

Oooo I am def gonna react to his Meinl video

@gustavomeireles9758

Жыл бұрын

@@DrumRollTonyReacts Im hyped and still waiting pls 😁

Didn’t realize Modern Drummer was still up, the Drummer for an old band, Mantys, who happened to be my landlord in Brooklyn, was an editor someone high up in Modern Drummer

That series of fills starting at 9:59 is just insane

I knew the first time I heard him play that he had drumline experience. You can really hear a lot of the influence that drumline has on his kit playing.

"Oh look I can play flam drags and.." "Noone gives a shit." Best reaction video I've seen in a while.

Love all the little things you point out, like when the drums and guitar line up. I've watched Clay's play throughs, but I inevitably overlook something. Definitely boosts my appreciation of the music.

Really enjoyed this video, excited to see you continue with Polyphia and Snarky Puppy reactions. I love your vibe man, I'm gonna have to hop into your stream sometime.

You have a great personality and I love the way you break down his playing. Even though a lot of what you're saying is flying right over my head I still love listening to it. Love the vids. Keep it up!

He puts all that cool voicing on the symbols. He reserves it on the skins when it will add flavor. It’s all very meticulously written and I think only Clay can perform it solid every time. Good stuff

Out of all the members of Polyphia, I think Aeschliman has the most talent. And that's saying a lot.

@derpderpin1568

Жыл бұрын

It wouldn't really be objectively correct though, and it is measurable. Tim has pushed guitar further than Clay has drums and it's not even really close. It doesn't matter if people are sick of hearing Tim praise.

@ThaBeatConductor

Жыл бұрын

@@derpderpin1568 Expanding techniques =/= talent.

@Hearstbane

Жыл бұрын

@@derpderpin1568 Mmmmm I wouldn't be so sure about that for either you or the OP honestly. Tim HAS had more of an influence on guitar as far as pop culture is concerned and is a master level 40,000 guitarist. However as far as how we drummers measure talent, as least as far as composing something to fit in so well with the rest of the instruments, the perfection, technique, etc, Clay is up there with the greats no doubt. Far and above in talent compared to most modern drummers. Just as Tim and Scottie are up there with the greats as well. I'd say this band wouldn't be same without any of them. Never could even try to say if one is better than the other tbh

@zackmash851

Жыл бұрын

@@Hearstbane yeah this is just it. neither tim nor clay would be as good as they are if it wasnt for each other. clay frames tim so perfectly and tim writes such perfect riffs for clay to flex his tasteful playing on.

Holy damn, that snare sound is amazing! It almost reminds me of a snare+quad drum line hit.

Loved it nice job as usual :)

Incredible reaction and insightful!

Sir first of all, love your awesome reactions, secondly I followed you on twitch and it's so cool you do a different content there, very few does the same, this band is super killer and really enjoying their music ❣️

Thank you so much for your awesome breakdown of this song. I just found Playing God and I'm on the trip down the rabbit hole and now I'm stuck on your reactions and it's so awesome and your comments are so interesting and your going back was so intense. Thanks again for this! New fan my man!🔥🔥🔥

@DrumRollTonyReacts

Жыл бұрын

Nice to meet you Shane. Thanks for the nice comment

@Keoki666

Жыл бұрын

@@DrumRollTonyReacts you are so welcome! It's just been an intense journey through this Polyphia's rabbit hole! Being 7th on the trending KZread Is just so mind-blowing that I've fell into with your comments and breakdown coming from a drummers perspective I looked forward to your breakdown of Playing God drumming.

The Tom beat was so sick. Feels so good

Definitely should check O.D. by polyphia

You gotta give Chris Turner from Oceans Ate Alaska a listen. He has some solo stuffs. ~4 minutes of just pure drumming goodness.

Great stuff! :)

i cant play drums or guitar, but i love these kinds of polyphia reactions

You should check out Between The Buried And Me and more importantly their drummer Blake Richardson. The drum playthrough of Voice Of Trespass is a fun one.

Definitely got to check his play through on G.O.A.T. That is absolutely ridiculous!

I can 100% tell what drummers marched on a (good) line when they play on a kit. The triplet grids and liberal use of diddles gives it away. Luke Holland does some similar stuff and also marched in high school. Most rock drummers play very straight rhythms and strict alternate sticking, maybe simple paradiddles.

@DrumRollTonyReacts

Жыл бұрын

Yea pros and cons of that for sure. Here we see someone that has drumline background but expanded and augmented it. I have seen a lot of drumline folks that sound very limited on a kit.

Great video! You should check out Trivium and their drummer Alex Bent! His playing is amazing and they are a crazy talented band, great stuff

now we just need the bass playthrough

@DrumRollTonyReacts

Жыл бұрын

And the other guitar. I think I'll do them all. Loving this band

@Rushnzl16

Жыл бұрын

@@DrumRollTonyReacts they have the two guitar parts out atm

You should definitely give O.D Polyphia a listen! Another bangerr

Please check out the drum playthroughs that Braan Dailor (the drummer of Mastodon) did with meinl playing Mastodon songs (my personal favorites are Ancient Kingdom, Precious Stones, Ghost of Keralia, and Ember City...however all the playthroughs he did with them in that same session are good)

I feel like you will love Luke Holland if you haven't heard of him. He and Jason Richardson tear it up as a guitar/drum duo. Glad I found your channel. Later dude!

@DrumRollTonyReacts

Жыл бұрын

Good to meet ya

would absolutely love for you to take a look at Baard Kolstad. SO. talented.

Edit: Had commented before the video was premiered, Good job bro for researching about the drummer before the video...very few people know about Clay's playing..let alone him being in drumline Yep he was definitely in drumline..he revealed on instagram that he was in drumline during his school after which he had completely changed into a corporate job. But after sometime he was frustrated and felt burnout from the monotonous work and decided to rekindle his past hobby and got a drum kit to practice...and after some time got better and eventually played for some local bands before joining Polyphia, replacing Brandon Bukhalter

@DrumRollTonyReacts

Жыл бұрын

I will have to check out Brandon Bukhalter at some point to see what his playing is like for reference.

@prasadsatpute1294

Жыл бұрын

@@DrumRollTonyReacts yeah he was a great drummer as well...the thing was that Brandon was extremely technically proficient..so he was perfect for thier earlier fast metal, tech metal sound which they had from 2010-2015 ish ..then Polyphia decided to change thier sound which meant inclusion of trap drum elements and drum style which Brandon didn't like..so due to these creative differences, Brandon left to be replaced by Clay Aeschliman, who isn't that technical or fast as Brandon, but fits thier new style of playing perfectly and above that is a brilliant composer for drum parts

We need an analysis of Wintersun and Dir en Grey

He reminds me of Stewart Copeland he is fast and time specific like Copeland. Who to is one of the all time Drummers.

Hey Tony Love your reactions especially to Polyphia, thats why I subscribed, because one can tell that you have great knowledge and taste. Do you know of the drummer Jojo Mayer? I feel like you should react to some of his stuff! Cheers from a new subscriber :-)

Love the reaction! You should check out the recent drum playthroughs by Chris Turner and II of Sleep Token.

oooh and not to forget Aron Mellergårdh from the swedish band Dirty Loops!

@DrumRollTonyReacts

Жыл бұрын

Outstanding musician

Tony! Would love to see you react to Polyphia's old drummer, his name is Brandon Burkhalter. He was supposedly fired for something I don't know. I do know he was the only person in the band to be accepted into Berkeley!

He is gonna freak when he starts Chris Turner reactions....

@DrumRollTonyReacts

Жыл бұрын

Do you have a video link that should be the first one? 👀

@andrewcooper4827

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/e3iar7uNZtCxmLQ.html Here ya go! It will blow your mind.

@MikeKobb

Жыл бұрын

@@DrumRollTonyReacts People are going to suggest "40 Roll", which is amazing. I personally like "Escapist", because I feel like it has more textural variation and some very definite "gear shifts" in the song that are cool. Can't go wrong with either, though. kzread.info/dash/bejne/o6me0tmfaZC1dMo.html

🔥🔥🔥

I like this better than the studio version. That natural acoustic kick sounds better to me. That dub/trap/electronic sounding kick just drowns out too much of the rest of the kit.

dude, if you haven't already heard of him, I HIGHLY recommend checking out Chris Turner's '40 Roll' that shit will blow your mind and you will not be disappointed.

Check out shamless by Vrsty I have a feeling that guy as well did drumline Also the whole band is phenomenal

I'm surprised you havn't done a drum playthrough with Jinjer's Vlad. The guy is an absolute beast. You can find several on the Jinjer channel.

@DrumRollTonyReacts

Жыл бұрын

Coming soon for sure

Polyphia leap into stardom since Clay join in

I want to see Larnell Lewis play this so bad!

Just ran across your channel, have you ever reacted to Dirty Loops? Their drummer Aron Mellergardh is sick!

You could check some Leprous out, great band, really great drummer. :D

Hey mate, if you love your Jazz, ya gotta react to Dirty Loops. 3 Swedish guys who went to music school together and absolutely murder jazz jazz/fusion. Snarky Puppy level musicians but they actually have great songs to sing to. Recommendations: ‘Work Shit Out’ is a killer track if you really love your jazz progressions. ‘Rock You’ if you just wanna dance. ‘Next To You’ if you wanna transcend to out of space 😊😊 love your reaction, subscribed.

@DrumRollTonyReacts

Жыл бұрын

That's one of my favorite bands. I got to see them live. Mind exploded. Lol. Work shit out is a great song. I should still do it even tho it wouldn't be a first time listening. The drum solo in it.....shhheeeesssh

@mrjordantime

Жыл бұрын

@@DrumRollTonyReacts lol that’s all good, it’s all up to you. Whatever you watch I’ll watch mate :-)

Check out saucey from polyphia and the drumming from clay is crazy there too

What main splash is that,Size ,model? It looks like a 14-15”hats,12” main splash and a 13” or 14” splash under the 16” crash,right?

Drummer to check out if your not already familiar, George Kollias - Shall Rise Shall Be Dead :)

If you haven’t already, you need to check out Luke Hollands cover of cinema by Skrillex from 2017

Clay drums joined in 2016.

Suggestion: Bridear - Determination

@DrumRollTony Reacts, we need reaction to Mick Grodon - BFG Division and The Only Thing They Fear Is You )

@vhaarr

Жыл бұрын

BFG Division first, and make sure to pick the correct mix of Fear!

Unearth | Never Cease | Drum cam This guy has a very unorthadox style of playing for metal (according to me, a never drummer) and still hits the same with both hands I feel. It's weird watching him play...to me

Time for you to react to Tim Henson's (Feat. Cory wong & Plini) Sunset

Pink floyd reactions 🙏🏻 You wont regret it

Please react to 'kukuha drum cover by Nishant Hagjer' too, it will mesmeraise you. Please try this.

Check OD pls

Next Alip_ba_ta Reaction, he a fingerstyle from Indonesia is the best in the world, you can try reacts to hem

Please look at her

I have forgotten. Have you reacted to Danny Carey's Drum Cam for Tool's Pnuema? kzread.info/dash/bejne/eKent66Hd7bAeaQ.html I think you would enjoy it.

@DrumRollTonyReacts

Жыл бұрын

Not yet but I want to put that in the mix

@RandallMorris222

Жыл бұрын

I look forward to hearing what you have to say about it.

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