I am most notably known as being Animals as Leaders Drummer since 2012. You may have first seen me on Gospel Chops or Berklee Chops or maybe just from the video I have been posting on here for the last 15 or so years. I have been playing drums for the last 26 years and can't imagine ever stopping. I enjoy making quality content for you guys that has zero edited drums and is all one take. I also have an educational website that I pour a lot of time and heart into so be sure to check that out as well.
matt-garstka.myshopify.com/
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Blake Richardson’s intensity, diversity, and adaptability with Nick Crescenzo’s pocket and groove.
Boo you suck.😂
Not everyone's opinion weight the same..... Boy that hurt's.... Meritocracy..... Such a TOXIC VIEW and state of reality....
Claim to fame - my band once supported Car Bomb in Glasgow. Was a pretty amazing experience! Super nice guys too.
Hey big man, what ON EARTH is the sticking for that final fill concept at the :19 second mark? I have imported the video slowed it down. Struggling!
That fucking snare came in out of nowhere and took a chonky bite out of me. 🤤
Looks like Dave Grohl, because it’s Dave Grohl.
The crazy part is this just "practice" dang
Just the very fact that he can come up with a beat like this wow just wow
For me is Matt Garstka ... u are my idol mate
Cool video. This stuff really applies to all the arts, with different techniques applied. As a multidisciplinary artist myself, I think mastery of all the technical skills possible is a must to "make a contribution," but in the visual, written, performance, or specialized arts, there are specific innovations that need to happen. Sadly, a lot of the greatest innovators never get widely recognized, but people in the arts (the "experts") tend to know who they are. It's important for us to be inspired by great artists, but we also need to recognize where are limits are not miss that there will always be someone who challenges how good we think we are. Cool vid.
I think you only need three criteria. However, the only TRUE answer is that there really can’t be a “best” or “greatest” drummer because it’s an art form and therefore completely subjective. But I think we can get close to determining a “greatest drummer” with agreed upon criteria. The only quality that can actually be measured objectively and determined unequivocally is technical ability. This is where finding the GOAT ends, because all criteria beyond technical ability are purely subjective. Anyway, the second is the ability to make everything they play feel natural and organic, no matter how technically difficult. And the third thing is creativity and originality which I might say is quantitative by simply asking who has played or plays the most stuff that’s never been heard or played before. For me, you only need those three criteria… 1. Technical ability 2. Feel 3. Creativity/Originality This is why I think Vinnie is overwhelmingly regarded as the GOAT. He gets extremely high grades in all three categories.
How tf you need to remember everything
Matt is literally the best drummer ever, coming from a guy that grew up with joey and the rev and all the greats before
Took me a few minutes of listening, getting mad, and telling myself to chill - to decide I don't agree. But not angrily. You're not even close to being wrong - but I think there are some ineffable qualities you're missing. There's presence: the visible show which gets drummers and non-drummers in the audience happy. There's creativity / dynamics, where a drummer can be expressive and (non)energetic at any volume. I don't think "the best drummer" is subjective, but neither do I think it's objective. For the judge, it's a combination of personal taste (subjective) and technical/artistic skill (objective). An example of someone who I think sits outside of your criteria - is Maison Guidry.
Thanks Matt. Originality is up there for me as well. Great topic.
tres complexe
Vinnie, Larnell, Benny
I think this is II from sleep token. Same upright playing style.
Eloy Got him everything.
You make me want to learn the drums so bad 😂 you are incredible! I still have that cd you and your dad made I believe. I think it's from high school!
It's LARS ULRICH you're refering to
not necessarily my favs or "best" all around but cool cats from all over the map, Larnell Lewis, Carter bruford, eloy casangrande, El Estepario Siberiano, latin guys like dafnis prieto does some mind bending things too. few others mike mangini, terry bozzio, thomas hake, keith carlock, few legends like david garabladi and of course Gadd and many of the guys you mentioned like virgil of course. a really sick drummer is Sebastian Lanser too.
Everyones opinion DOES have equal weight when it comes to judgement of what’s good or the best. It is purely subjective because there is no objective judgement (like a god saying this is better then that). Good and bad is purely in the realm of opinion. That’s what art is. However if you clearly define a more specific metric such as how many polyrhythms one can do at once then we can rate on a (more) objective level. My issue is that I disagree that the BEST drummer is one that can do everything well( double bass, swing groove etc). I also don’t see the point in trying to figure who is the best. Everyone is different has something unique to say. Despite my disagreements I enjoyed the video 😊
The way he moves was tripping me out. Looks like some poorly animated computer generated movement. Almost glitchy. This is just a different level. Different level
The Madness of Many are their Masterpiece
Right answer: There isn't a best one. Realistic answer: You and Eloy Casagrande lol.
Utterly awful music, but this is some of the most outrageously impressive drumming in history.
No se puede tocar mejor...increíble!
The versatility to go from AAL to Victoria and be fully robust in both respects, the depth of pocket, the painstakingly thorough vocabulary, the precision, power, fluidity, dynamics, control, style, phrasing and feel, not to mention the brains and patience to transcribe even one of the beautifully composed songs that encompass all of these things? I mean the answer is obvious... it's Lars Ulrich.
Napster bad Tshirts good
Muy alto nivel
Im self taught. Couldnt read music through high school, just memorized everything. Marching, concert and Jazz. Been playing since i was 13 (Im 43). I just finally started getting really serious learning drums about 2 years ago for personal goals starting from technique and back to the basics. These videos and the message it sends are great. Thanks.
I'm a huge fan of Danny Carey recently. I do understand everyone mentioned and agree, but why isn't Danny mentioned anywhere, here? Maybe it's just my current Tool phase, but I feel like he doesn't get the credit he deserves.
@@ElChitarrino Quite the opposite, he gets too much credit. The best drummers I know wouldn’t put him in the top 10.
@@drummusician I just wonder why? Is he lacking in speed and improvisation?
The backing track is actually playing along to him.
I fell in depression when I Watch to Matt. Uf, what a monster!!
Thanks 👍👍👍👍👍
def deafulting to that hithating to that snare bass drum ratio
Jojo Mayer checks every box.
II from Sleep Token is a newcomer that I have been super impressed with. Hes a Gospel guy that plays metal/swing as well. Has incredible dynamics, technique and flow.
Insert "Everybody wants to rule the world”.
Phúúúúck!!! 🤯👌⭐⭐⭐
I don't think any one person can objectively be the "best" in the world, but you're certainly one of the best. This I know.
What’s Coleman lacking? Coleman Coleman Coleman
The distinction needs to be made between THE best and YOUR best. Perhaps we can get broad consensus about a handful of players who seem to excel in everything. These players are chameleons with the vocabulary to play many styles and are in the running to be called THE best. But most people have a favourite genre. A player could be fairly one dimensional and operate solely within a genre but still be YOUR best because of your love for that particular style. Furthermore, there are players with clear imperfections in their playing but are liked by fans for those very ‘imperfections’.
Your a beast, no doubt! I love how you didn't do anything really difficult technique wise here but created soooo much tension...Well done!! I will say tho that you cheated! Your a cheater! I know you had a click in your ears!! Liar liar pants on fire!! You fooled almost everyone except guys who do the same thing!! Have fun Matt but don't have too much fun, remember its the live group playing with no guide rails that will take you places that separate you from all the other super talented drummers. Matt, I think you have the raw talent and the youth to be really great but you know your growth will always hit that wall if you just keep shedding in your drum room with the click and the sequencer. You gotta get out and play with 100 great musicians every month. I know you got to work and earn but you can combine the two. Shedding to a click will impress 99% of the young guys out there who are impressed with the hands and the feet and the linier moves but its with the band, no click and no saftey net that will develop that third eye. You know what I mean? I'm sure you know the feeling when you can "see the future" in the moment? Thats where the greats shine and where you learn time that you cant get from time on the seat... You gotta get out there man
Mr Jazz Bonham on the kit, ladies and gentleman.
Dave Weckl truly shines when playing with a stripped-down drum kit for other bands or artists, rather than with his own group. Although in recent years he may have stopped innovating and started repeating himself, he still performs at an exceptionally high level. For many years, he was my favorite drummer. I find Matt's analysis remarkable as it pinpoints areas for improvement, which I wholeheartedly agree with. The concept of a 'total drummer' is truly profound.
outside of metal for drummers who are alive right now i would say Jojo Mayer, Ralph Pannier and Richard Spaven my 3 picks.
The reason why it’s Vinnie, is because 1. his musicality is better then anybody. He’s gotten calls for every session humanly possible. Not talking about bullshit clinics, but actually making musical drum parts for songs. 2. He’s the best sight reader in history. You can’t be on the list, if you can’t take any advanced reading gig. Whether that’s big band, theatre work, or charts at a session. 3. He’s not the fastest anymore, but his rhythmic deepness is on a different planet. The way he stretched out with chick corea and frank zappa was wayyyy out. Vinnie has forgotten more shit then most drummers will ever learn.
9:26 LOL