Animals as Leaders' MATT GARSTKA

Animals as Leaders' MATT GARSTKA | DRUM RUNDOWN

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In our first-ever Drum Rundown, our intrepid host Jarrad James talks with Animals As Leaders' all-star drummer Matt Garstka about his ‪@dwdrums‬ Royal Ebony kit, ‪@meinlcymbals‬, ‪@VicFirthCompany‬ sticks, and how he finds his tone.
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00:00 Intro
01:00 Royal Ebony DW kit
05:35 Drum Sizes
06:35 Kit Configuration
07:11 Cymbal Stacks and Sounds
09:03 Cymbals
12:51 Kick Pedal
14:30 Influences
15:41 Vic Firth Signature Sticks
17:15 Snare Drum
18:17 Drum Heads
21:46 Monitoring
22:39 Full Kit Jam

Пікірлер: 135

@drumrundown 2 жыл бұрын

Like and subscribe, you know the drill. Oh, and sign up for our newsletter so we can tell you when the next one comes. drumrundown.com/

@ccnomad 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you guys will ask Gunnar Olsen, not only because he's an amazing musician, but because he's like a super fun person and cool dude

@hadapuff 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the talking about different parts of the kit but would really, really love the talking be accompanied by playing and letting us hear what the different parts sound like in a little bit of context. More playing throughout, demoing the sounds and grooves, please!

@brianbeattie4358 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with this. At least hitting each cymbal and drum.

@perioikoi735 2 жыл бұрын

Completely agree. That’s what I was waiting for but it really never happened. Something felt missing.

@t3hgir 2 жыл бұрын

Matts done how many playthroughs for Meinl of new tracks? You can't hear it there? just saying

@brianbeattie4358 2 жыл бұрын

@@t3hgir who is Matts Gretzky??

@andyham6094 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I was hoping to see garstka play more and just jam out

@VladProkhorovDrums 2 жыл бұрын

Everytime I see a new Garstka video I lose my shit, even when he doesn't play a single note it's the most satisfying thing ever. GOAT

@Stubz_Perez 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see: Mario Duplantier Dave Lombardo Gene Hoglan Carter Beauford Art Cruz Danny Carey (I can dream can't I?) Ray Luzier

@vincentbwang 2 жыл бұрын

Finally! been yearning for a proper series like this just like Rig Rundowns has been for years

@drumrundown 2 жыл бұрын

Let's gooooo!

@ronjon5386 2 жыл бұрын

Those OAK toms sound amazing. I have a DW Collectors kit maple and the same sizes on my floor toms DW FOR LIFE

@elcuete 2 жыл бұрын

As probably thee biggest AAL/Garstka fan, the whole time I felt like I was co-signing everything Garstka was sayin to homeboi next to him lol

@TheYeqy 2 жыл бұрын

Been playing coated bottom heads for years, such validation, many success 🙃

@briarshield105 2 жыл бұрын

Nice rundown! Awesome questions, Jarrad - looking forward for more.

@sterlingpratt4901 2 жыл бұрын

This was lovely! Can't wait for more of these!

@brianbeattie4358 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this series!!

@Dechral 2 жыл бұрын

love the casual conversation, very informative stuff

@nickpruett8022 2 жыл бұрын

Very good stuff, great interview.

@thebassgum 2 жыл бұрын

Just Subscribed and im a bassist! Nice Episode with Matt

@JaredCollins 2 жыл бұрын

Matt is awesome. I was waiting for him to start cursing like sailor… and he did 🤣

@zacharymongillo8707 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! So cool to hear what gear Matt uses!

@drumrundown 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for watchin'!

@a.w.etv9981 2 жыл бұрын

Love The Content Guys!!!!

@a.proctopus Жыл бұрын

absolutely love that (arguably?) the best drummer in the freaking world right now, doesn’t feel the need to shred in every demo. imo, dude is the most versatile “metal” drummer of all time. try listening to his mastering time vids..just perfection🥲

@f4d3r_tv 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Someone needs to sample Matt saying "Chaaaa!" rigth at 11:00!

@t3hgir 2 жыл бұрын

14:20 I appreciate that from Matt, feels like he's giving Navene Koperweis some cred.

@satanjd666 2 жыл бұрын

OMG I can’t wait for that signature ride to come out! Really cool vid. Interesting how he used many different woods to create his kit.

@donovanjones4175 3 ай бұрын

I played a hhx ride with that design and yes it really opens things up, not too washy, great stick definition, can’t wait to see this version

@RBDrums 2 жыл бұрын

Always wondered about drum setups from the more unknown post hardcore scene. Would be amazing if you guys could catch Hail the Sun, Dance Gavin Dance- math rock too like CHON and Polyphia would be cool

@aylabillick 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy about this channel! 🤘🏻🥁✌🏻

@drumrundown 2 жыл бұрын

❤️

@TTGL4life 2 жыл бұрын

Jason Rullo from Symphony X would be an awesome addition to this series. Very enjoyable!

@koro7135 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful

@stealingtomorrowband 2 жыл бұрын

So now you totally need to try and get Danny Carey... Good luck that would def be a interesting interview and informative on his monster kit

@ninaharlach4000 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid!

@drumrundown 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

@JonathanNaranjodrums 4 ай бұрын

I was jealous for sure Amazing kit

@mitchellchurch3385 2 жыл бұрын

I hope to see a rundown of All Them Witches, and Russian Circles. Two of my favorite drummers.

@drumrundown 2 жыл бұрын

You're gonna like the next few episodes then. ;)

@Bungletronics 2 жыл бұрын

That would be sick. I think they included Dave Turncrantz on a rig rundown for a different channel a few years ago. That was cool to see.

@bobisadrummer 2 жыл бұрын

So right about Rides. Like everyone loves giving a Sweet Ride a good crashing, but the bells on them are just totally lacking.

@aylabillick 2 жыл бұрын

Totally!

@PheonixRise666 2 жыл бұрын

The 22 legacy heavy ride has the same problem, such a beautiful crash and wash while still having solid articulation but the bell is super weak in comparison.

@bobisadrummer 2 жыл бұрын

@@PheonixRise666 Out of all the crashable Sabian rides (Groove, Omni or Bash) I think the Legacy Heavy has the strongest bell.

@idrumlikecrazy9802 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with that too. It’s been hell for me trying to find a ride with all three. I will likely pick this new one up when it drops. I’m currently rocking a 22” Vintage Pure Light Ride or a 22” Monophonic depending how I’m feeling. Mono is missing the bell and the vintage is missing the volume.. it’s hard to get it all lol!

@musiqsoundsproductions Жыл бұрын

That is why I use a 20” zildjian prototype. Perfect crash and killer bell.

@perioikoi735 2 жыл бұрын

All I can focus on is how Matt has his back turned to the interviewer the entire time and never makes direct eye contact lol

@dalekay9ine 4 ай бұрын

So nice to hear him say 22x16 is the perfect size bass drum. A lot of companies running 22x14 and that's fine and well, but agree on the 16" depth. Awesome video! Matt rules!

@philtaylor6602 2 жыл бұрын

Nice vid dude. Matt is the best! Guna have to get one of those bullet stacks. Or 2. Lol

@TheDrummerKick2 2 жыл бұрын

Dang straight over to the ride in the beginning When he put his sticks down

@KikiblOp 2 жыл бұрын

Really nicely done here, loved every part! Please let us hear those toms and cymbals when described... AAL

@drumrundown 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for watchin!

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 2 жыл бұрын

I hear you, but he did play the kit first.

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 2 жыл бұрын

I like to put a coated on the snare side of my snares now so it has a little dampening and also the snares don't sound so papery.

@mattbdrums_3171 2 жыл бұрын

That was the most Canadian sounding “garstka” 0:56 lmao gearska

@DavidOakesMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Yep that china does sound amazing.

@eurlyswilsonfrometa2688 2 жыл бұрын

Great

@BadAshBooking 2 жыл бұрын

My boy Jarrad! Congrats on the first eps.

@drumrundown 2 жыл бұрын

thank you!!

@DavidOakesMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Yessssssss...

@mizmor149 Жыл бұрын

Nice. I prefer this drum setup For matt

@drumrundown Жыл бұрын

the finish is so sick!

@artsmith5317 2 жыл бұрын

The hi-hats are amazing. Bought the Equilibriums to replace K/Z hat combo and would highly recommend them. A little bit pricey but worth every penny if you are looking for a different hi-hat sound.

@artsmith5317 Жыл бұрын

FYI, guitar giveaway is a scam. Not sure why a channel focused on drums would giveaway a guitar…..

@superblondeDotOrg 2 жыл бұрын

this is great. it is hard to get good info on drums, as a non-drummer.

@drumrundown 2 жыл бұрын

❤️

@joeyhathaway8447 2 жыл бұрын

inFORMative! ☺️

@NozAug 3 ай бұрын

EVEN THE GOAT NEEDS DW PEDALS

@arsonne 7 ай бұрын

That royal ebony is stunning

@drumrundown 7 ай бұрын

so good!

@samjeffries1886 2 жыл бұрын

Was this at the basement in Nashville?

@flapjack413 Жыл бұрын

Super funny what Matt said about the depth of his second rack tom. I have a kit that came with 10x8", 12x9", and 14x14" toms, and I also cut my second rack tom down to 8" and re-edged it for better positioning over the kick drum. That one inch makes a HUGE difference in setup flexibility.

@drumrundown Жыл бұрын

i'm considering an 8" deep rack tom myself, interested in the tone difference!

@musiqsoundsproductions Жыл бұрын

That is why I love 7” deep rack toms over a 22 kick.

@PaciniFilmInc 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely video but why does the eq/recording here sound like it was recorded with a AOL webcam via 1999

@tillthen1240 Жыл бұрын

Equilibrium ride... January guys!!

@DonaldSturgeAnthonyMcKenzieII 2 жыл бұрын

A discussion about the cotton balls inside of the toms should have been had….

@gusbandicoot 2 жыл бұрын

Internally muffling that can act like a 'gate' as they jump up when the drum is hit, then land to mute some of the ring...try it!

@pjbuma13 2 жыл бұрын

When Matt made the DW announcement back in September he talked about how/why he switched to a double kick instead of a double pedal. And all the Meinl play through videos for the new album he is using double kick. Did he switch back to single kick double pedal?

@KaiOwensDrums 2 жыл бұрын

It’s probably just four ease of travel when on tour

@pjbuma13 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaiOwensDrums I am going to go out on a limb and say that isn’t the reason. With all the other drums, cymbals and gear he has 1 bass drum isn’t making that big of a difference. Especially since he has a drum tech and other people to take care of the transporting of his kit as well as the setup and break down of it. Also he doesn’t seem like the kind of guy to sacrifice sound quality or a specific sound he is going for just for the ease of having one less drum.

@KaiOwensDrums 2 жыл бұрын

@@pjbuma13 yeah fair enough,

@billmint8122 Жыл бұрын

Probably just for this show. He uses two kicks on tour.

@BeatDigger Жыл бұрын

Actually prefered is tama kits sound. My two cents

@drumrundown Жыл бұрын

Gotta appreciate how stoked Matt is about the finish on this kit tho. It IS GORGEOUS. I like how he is chasing tones with shell construction and non traditional head configuration.

@bmack1447 Жыл бұрын

BIG FACTS!!! If leaving a company for finishes, & to leave TAMA for DW who is actually owned by Roland now. I’d chosen Sonor Drums. Those drums are like a rotten apple, pretty on the outside dead on the inside.

@jackdevanney1193 2 жыл бұрын

"the dots could make it sound too boxy" >has the boxiest snare in existence.

@jcmoore5819 10 ай бұрын

Can we get a Brooks Wackerman rundown?!

@smackcircles Жыл бұрын

Hey! Love the channel! Please do Elliot Hoffman of Carbomb. Dude has one of the sweetest setups and would love to know more info.

@drumrundown Жыл бұрын

We will def try to connect with him!

@drumdelorean7341 Жыл бұрын

Yes 🤘

@thinkforyourself5672 Жыл бұрын

The hardest thing for me to find in the 20 years I've been drumming is a ride cymbal thay can be rode like a crash and doesn't sound like a Gong but still has all the qualities a ride should have. Gave up at this point lol. Using a HH Raw Bell Dry Ride.

@drumrundown Жыл бұрын

HARD AGREE! But I do feel like I've been sitting with drummers lately that have options that do all 3 things really well: distinct bell that cuts, nice dynamic ride vibes, and controlled wash as a crash. ALOT of this seems to be in "custom" lathing. There are some new options on the market now that are doing all the things! Check out Matt's signature over at Meinl, for instance!

@PerJohansson-Xeizo 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting, I never knew much about our drummers kits, looks complicated to assemble so I just stay away LoL But yeah, it's like tonewood and plexis just different gear for different use

@drummersnare6276 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s not as complicated as you think. Drums in metal bands tend to have more pieces (toms, cymbals) do they look more complicated

@an032nv 2 жыл бұрын

I guess he didn't like having two kick drums after all

@BJSTIXX 2 жыл бұрын

prolly sucks ass to carry around too

@Leviplaysdrums 2 жыл бұрын

Drink everytime Matt says y'know

@tobiaswinter1358 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video, nice interview! But the snare just sounds horrendous, what the hell?! :D

@modmediaproductions9407 2 жыл бұрын

Drum jesus literally

@johnkenn1608 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, wrong pronunciation on his last name but oh well lol

@mattdrewdrums 2 жыл бұрын

Also, the drums sound like absolute garbage because of the $hitty mixing.

@frozd58 2 жыл бұрын

you know, like... , it s like, you know... kinda , like...

@brianbjur4796 Жыл бұрын

Mahogany floors

@rubenwojcikiewicz2281 8 ай бұрын

22:52 the only time he plays the fckng drum...

@mattdrewdrums 2 жыл бұрын

What's up with the mixing? He has a beautiful sounding kit, but here it sounds horrific lol

@Trisket 2 жыл бұрын

Micing is everything, kit sounds godly on his other recent playthroughs.

@mattdrewdrums 2 жыл бұрын

@@Trisket Well, I'd say mixing can elevate the sound, but also absolutely ruin it. The kit probably would've sounded better un-micd. It sounds horrific here. The cymbals sound like tinny garbage lol

@TheCrumbleOne 2 жыл бұрын

sounds all out of phase or something.

@mattdrewdrums 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCrumbleOne Sounds very thin and cheap idk

@Deardendrummer 11 ай бұрын

matt geerstka

@drumrundown 11 ай бұрын

top comment!

@leandrobego154 2 жыл бұрын

Matt and NO drumming ?! What? Wy ?!

@DonaldSturgeAnthonyMcKenzieII 2 жыл бұрын

Whoever mixed the drums when he was playing should take another pass at it. Sounds not as great as it could be. Respectfully. Much love.

@steviemac2377 2 жыл бұрын

For real! Lol

@gusbandicoot 2 жыл бұрын

I think you're being kind. The way it's recorded makes them sound awful. All sounds flat, dead with no tone. I'm sure the real sound is very different

@drummachine86 Ай бұрын

Phase is absolutely not right.

@BandyBunkele 2 жыл бұрын

Intro drum mix was pretty bad lol. That bottom snare mic was way too loud.

@josephgraves5702 6 ай бұрын

mix be slinky

@autofocus4556 2 жыл бұрын

Snare sounds puny.

@nope44589 2 ай бұрын

snare sounds like a suspended piece of paper

@drumrundown 2 ай бұрын

drum heads are suspended peices of plastic, technically.

@rkaylor5769 Жыл бұрын

Left TAMA. Boo.

@drumdelorean7341 Жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@porcelainthunder2213 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe its just the recording, but those cymbals sounded terrible.

@S_Pat90 2 жыл бұрын

That mix is horrible.

@kip56 2 жыл бұрын

It's not an 'infamous' drum kit! I hate this....infamous has a negative connotation! Adjective: well known for some bad quality or deed. Hitler was infamous, as was Pol Pot.....drum kits can NOT be infamous! Are DW drums bad quality?? Is it a bad deed to play them?? Of course not...SMFH....

@johnjones5977 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Someone loves to focus on things that don't fucking matter.