Drum Teacher Reacts to Matt Garstka - Animals as Leaders - Tooth and Claw

Drum Teacher Reacts to Matt Garstka - Animals as Leaders - Tooth and Claw - Episode 34

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4 жыл бұрын

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Steve's analysis, initial reactions and hot takes of Matt Garstka of Animals as Leaders playing Tooth and Claw.
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@noughbaughty8951 4 жыл бұрын

"This dude has never slept on a couch, after getting kicked out of the house by his girlfriend." I didn't know this was a metric that drummers were measured by.

@JunkdrummerTV 4 жыл бұрын

It is

@maness2112 4 жыл бұрын

I lolol'd.. literally..seriously.

@JunkdrummerTV 4 жыл бұрын

@@maness2112 you get me

@Ragnarockalypse 4 жыл бұрын

His girlfriend always gets him fresh bananas

@matthewgodding777 3 жыл бұрын

This is why I'm not a great drummer earning my crust hitting shit. It was my couch people slept on in these circumstances. Damn. If only I'd known

@hitarophoenix 4 жыл бұрын

He actually did go to Berklee! Insane how you named that off the top of your head lmao

@Naksuu 4 жыл бұрын

Well, I've got no idea about American music schools, but I can name Berklee.

@prodchronic 4 жыл бұрын

He kinda read matt like a book lmao "this guys not metal, hes like an accountant" I died cuz its so true Edit: and he said dave weckl im done. One of matts main idols

@selks9155 3 жыл бұрын

He also nailed the fact that Tommy Giles of between the buried and me is a Mike Patton fan. Buddy knows his shit hah

@vanceorr8774 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah this guy is so insightful lol

@rinaberman7686 4 жыл бұрын

3:41 Maybe he's had... physical education?

@speakersr-lyefaudio6830 4 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha

@jkitchen2003 4 жыл бұрын

@beebbeebson259 4 жыл бұрын

ohhh youuuu

@GaryTheSnail304GC 4 жыл бұрын

From a drummer stand point he's the jack of all trades. Made me want to go home and practice.

@A..lie..sha3 4 жыл бұрын

He can blast pretty well too, though I dont listen to AAl for blasts.

@Profmillar 3 жыл бұрын

"He's got a lot of Dave Weckl in his playing." Matt has said that one of his favourite drummers of all time is Weckl.

@97dantesinferno 4 жыл бұрын

Matt Garstka - ectogenesis.This is the best druming ever.

@McSaggerson 4 жыл бұрын

@MorbidManMusic And #metoo

@ashrasmun1 4 жыл бұрын

@MorbidManMusic Well, obviously noone is randomly spitting objective truths about purely subjective stuff.

@LanceAbstract 4 жыл бұрын

"looks like an accountant" LOL love it. You should react to any of may Matt Halpern's drum vids

@opticalecho119 3 жыл бұрын

These guys are incredible live

@lazyjackass77 4 жыл бұрын

Saw him once live, it was so damn hot I wanted to puke, but this guy Matt, he didn't care. He just took it out on the drums. He flogged that set like I've never seen someone flog a set of drums before. I was supremely impressed even though I didn't know what the f was going on and despite being an Animals as Leaders fan from the beginning. It was so different, I'll never forget it as long as I live. It was just one of "those moments". Ya'll know what I'm talking about.

@davidjohnsen3245 4 жыл бұрын

Marco Minnemann with The Aristocrats!

@buckfuttler2877 4 жыл бұрын

culture clash solo from tokyo.

@anthonyjones3835 3 жыл бұрын

Matt is better

@EvilSewnit 3 жыл бұрын

@@anthonyjones3835 nobody in this thread said Marco was better

@mikegutschow8384 3 жыл бұрын

In the metal world this would be considered “djent” and it is one of the hardest to write. Basically a lot of it is written independently because of all the insane time signatures and unorthodox tempo changes, we strive to make the hardest stuff work, not to simplify it to fit better. But with that, it’s basically a guitarist with his laptop and a click track coming up with a super complicated riff with an idea in mind of the weird timing and gets a solid song together and sends it over to their drummer to basically learn and come up with what will sound best with what he has come up with. It is very hard to write this stuff as a band in a room. It would take a year to write one song because everything is so specific and complicated that it has to start with one mind and build off that. If that makes any sense to the musicians out there.

@priser24 4 жыл бұрын

Hilarious that you can pinpoint his Berklee background from this. I remember seeing a video from his Berklee days where he was playing Gospel and totally grooving it. This animal can play anything.

@GreeVince247 4 жыл бұрын

priser24 I concur

@waketp420 4 жыл бұрын

Nic Petterson from Northlane He's so fluid, and technical it's unfair. His style is unbeatable.

@solenya4983 4 жыл бұрын

Elliot Hoffman, consider him beat

@elee9056 4 жыл бұрын

nah hes good at keeping the dramatic vibe and writing parts well suited to the music he plays. wouldnt say unbeatable or very technical.

@siuleopouesi5794 4 жыл бұрын

His reaction was very astute. Matt actually went to Berklee and indeed played with his Dad in a more fusion band.

@ckokomo808 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Love all your content. Your information is super great for me who is learning! Thanks again. Ps. Love your shirt ;)

@RedPillMode 4 жыл бұрын

This band is over the top, and in the future, it will be the band we remember from this era. One could criticize, but why. One of the kind band.

@jkitchen2003 4 жыл бұрын

Tbh Id say it shares that title with BTBAM

@albedo0point39 4 жыл бұрын

‘Jesus christ’ Yeah, there’s no let up! Saw my first AAL gig a few months back. Great live set, and a really appreciative audience.

@beansley3740 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you did Matt! You had such a great reaction, it's pretty much mine everytime I see a video of him. I'd suggest his newer video of him playing Inner Assassins as it's their first album of actual recorded acoustic drums (no programming). Not that Matt can't replicate that but it just has a even more complex feel! Keep at it!

@darenstafford200 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video as always!

@GreeVince247 4 жыл бұрын

I literally lol’d when you said “So...no 4-playing.” 😂

@aglees2b 4 жыл бұрын

"you have to be so good that it can't be denied" Great quote, and so appropriate.

@NateCConcerts 4 жыл бұрын

Matt is both one of the best drummers I've seen live (he always complicates his parts live, even moreso than in the studio, leaving his bandmates looking impressed with that musician-approved stank face,) but is really laid back and nice as a person! Hit the nail on the head by calling him a "nice accountant"-type

@Technosel 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely worth going to see live.

@SockerConny80 4 жыл бұрын

It may sound strange but i've spent over 20 years playing professionally (mostly studio/session work) and i still go to drum teachers every 1-2 years just to get another professionals view on where i need to spend more time with practice. I look at it like having a personal trainer at the gym telling you to push your limits and keep you on the right track. Having a good drum teacher is never a waste of time or money unless you have given up on progress 👍

@softpool1286 3 жыл бұрын

haven't watched the reaction yet but I love the intro and how you acknowledge the "blasphemy" of not knowing AAL. now I'm super excited to see the reaction because they're sort of know as the guitar/drum teachers favorite band hahaha. my guitar teacher is the one who introduced me and I've been addicted ever since!

@Jayjayjay388 3 жыл бұрын

I'm mad you were able to asses Matt so easily 😂😂😂. Spot on!!

@JunkdrummerTV 3 жыл бұрын

Haha I try

@marknashland3884 4 жыл бұрын

My man, I just liked subscribed and hit that bell. I just found this video randomly. I like your video man and I will watch more. You should react to Jason Richardson and Luke Holland playing hos down. An absolute masterpiece in guitar and drums. Luke the drummer is a genius.

@zangetzu70 4 жыл бұрын

This was awesome Steve! Matt Garstka is a beast! I'm starting to add to the list as I watch each of your videos. :p List: Jimmy Chamberlin (The Smashing Pumpkins) Stewart Copeland (The Police) Luke Holland (KZfaq drummer?) Tony Royster Jr Eric Moore

@josephberg1586 4 жыл бұрын

Also @Junkdrummer TV Thanks for the MEINL Cymbals comment, I've been playing on them for over 10 years, You made Me feel cool, I guess I'm pretty "Hip" and "Ahead of the Game" LOL :-D They're good cymbals, I still use Sabian Cymbals as well, since I was a baby drummer... I can't give up on them

@albertprice207 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video

@Sy7j3wdDPS 4 жыл бұрын

Try animals as leaders - woven web Then you’d probably witnessed magic 😂

@guillermoosoriogarcia6989 4 жыл бұрын

It would be awesome if you check Mario Camarena CHON's drummer, one of my favorite math rock drummers I think you'll like it!

@zangetzu70 4 жыл бұрын

Would be cool! Love that Meinl Sleepy Tea vid of him. 😎🤙

@DuffyLONER64 4 жыл бұрын

Nathan*

@guillermoosoriogarcia6989 4 жыл бұрын

@@DuffyLONER64 jajaja right Nathan, my mistake 🤦🏻‍♂️

@guillermoosoriogarcia6989 4 жыл бұрын

@@zangetzu70 freaking right!!!! He kills it in that video!! 🔥🔥

@DadGuitarJW 4 жыл бұрын

Camarena is a baby drummer compared to Garstka

@lucassmith1886 4 жыл бұрын

Lol yes! He's in some Berkeley videos online, dudes incredible

@rogerdavis9607 4 жыл бұрын

That drummer is dope . Super clean .

@MrReinartzc 4 жыл бұрын

Seeing them in April. Can't wait to witness this mathematical music live.

@empirestatelvr3694 4 жыл бұрын

@Junkdrummer TV heeeey man there buddy ole pal. Love what you do. Waaaaas just wondering if could react to Steve Wilson - The Watchmaker (Live in Frankfurt) The drummer is Marco Minneman. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!’

@drumsofphobia9821 4 жыл бұрын

You definitely have to react to Dan Presland of Ne Obliviscaris ;)

@EightiesTV 4 жыл бұрын

The sound when the Wizard of Oz gives Mangini a soul...

@jonathanhodges2561 4 жыл бұрын

Great live band. If you like Animals As Leaders you should check out their guitarist's other band T.R.A.M. Like this but uh.. jazzy..er? Also dig the shirt.

@ckokomo808 4 жыл бұрын

And check out mestis. It’s Javiers other band too! Cool Latin inspired stuff!

@VoIcanoman 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, and check out _Reflux,_ the band with whom Tosin Abasi got his first mainstream exposure to the metal community. It's like...progressive death core, VERY different from _Animals as Leaders,_ but you could tell, even back then (2004/05), that Abasi was the real deal (their bassist Evan Brewer was obviously insanely good as well - he later spent ~4 years with death metal band _The Faceless_ ). _Reflux_ only released one album (The Illusion of Democracy), but Devin Townsend was clearly a fan, inviting _Reflux_ to open for _Strapping Young Lad_ on the Alien tour (he's still a fan of Abasi... _Animals as Leaders_ toured with Devin 2 or 3 years ago), which is how I learned of _Reflux_ and Abasi (seeing SYL in Montreal in 2005). I was so impressed that I immediately bought their album (at the show), and still listen to it now and again. _Animals as Leaders_ is much more...proggy, but _Reflux_ is super-technical and badass. It's definitely worth checking out if you're a fan of Abasi's other bands, if for no other reason than to see where he was in his musical journey in 2004. It's also important to note that we wouldn't even HAVE _Animals as Leaders_ without _Reflux_ since Abasi was "discovered" by an A&R guy at one of those SYL shows...he convinced his bosses to sign Abasi for a solo album, and the rest is history (notably, _Animals as Leaders_ actually WAS a solo act initially...the drums were programmed by Misha Mansoor of _Periphery,_ but Abasi wrote everything, and recorded all the guitar and bass tracks by himself).

@hermanhelmich 4 жыл бұрын

Where’s the song?

@shaunward4895 4 жыл бұрын

Gotta do matt Halpern!! 🤩

@Zundfolge 4 жыл бұрын

I think the best way to describe Animals as Leaders is "Alan Holdsworth meets Meshuggah".

@niksimmons4448 4 жыл бұрын

You should see his video that compiled all the bands, projects, guest spots, and stuff he did for his school. Dude is all over the place playing a bunch of genres.

@adamj.benefield6044 4 жыл бұрын

Meinl Cymbals has a great video on youtube of Matt Garstka playing a piece called "Kepler" with Josh de la Victoria. Also, you should really checkout a video of Tomas Haake of Meshuggah. There are some great drum cams of live shows if you want something live.

@92rataj 4 жыл бұрын

What about Matt Halpern from Periphery? Would love to see your reaction to MAKE TOTAL DESTROY or Marigold

@gipsyavenger9829 4 жыл бұрын

Pronounced MAIN- EL. Thanks . Garstka has hands of concrete.

@mateomaderas5504 4 жыл бұрын

This drummer is not just out to get gigs, he's gone beyond that and is exploring the utmost reaches of his art. I am not a huge fan, but I have great admiration for this level of dedication. That said lots of people love heavy prog and enjoy this sort of music for it's own sake, so a decent audience is a given for someone at this level. In that light I find your comments a little patronising, you should just come out and say you don't like the music.

@fubar1217 3 жыл бұрын

Funny that you said you hear Weckl in his playing.....in an interview, he said Weckl was/is a huge influence of his. I think it was a Vic Firth live stream called "in the Studio with Matt Garstka".

@DanHarkinz99 4 жыл бұрын

No foreplay, he's getting into it quick. That's how we do it lol

@Apollo3p 4 жыл бұрын

Would love to see you watch ectogenisis or woven web by animals as leaders as well!

@____spacecadet____ 4 жыл бұрын

And after my recommendation on your Blake Richardson video, I see you have hit Matt Garstka! He's wild, idn't he?? Should you ever decide to revisit him, I would definitely recommend finding a good live video of them performing "Physical Education", because Matt has some nutty fun with that song live as opposed to on the record!

@axwellfifty179 4 жыл бұрын

Can u make a video about Steve Forrest from Placebo? He´s a Drummer, Guitarist, Singer, Violinist, Pianist etc etc. :)

@jungobungo327 3 жыл бұрын

You oughta check out his rendition to get your freak on by missy elliot. Chops are unreal

@josephberg1586 4 жыл бұрын

@Junkdrummer TV I hear ya, My brother introduced Me to this band. He also introduced Me to The Mars Volta years ago. I mean... there's so much content out there :-) Check Out: PROTEST THE HERO another band that can blow Your mind "Drumming" wise

@Phillthy59 4 жыл бұрын

You should check out the vocalist, he is super talented.

@loganfrey4968 4 жыл бұрын

gotta check out Chris Turner the drummer for Oceans Ate Alaska, technical as hell, he's a machine

@allcolorsareentombedinblack Жыл бұрын

Jamie Saint-Mérat. Fusion drumming with an extreme metal backbone. This is the only hint I'm gonna give😂

@JB-ju4ev 4 жыл бұрын

im a guitar player, but I love watching drummers. I think I play guitar like a drummer lol if that makes sense. but I had to sub because you crack me up! one video you said something about naming blast beats and you called one the cherry blast from dairy queen lol I love your quick jokes man. and yes, every metal musician should have at least slept on a couch min. 5 times in their life lol

@JunkdrummerTV 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@patrose7742 4 жыл бұрын

Aquiles Priester covering “Symbolic” by Death

@j.d.4697 Жыл бұрын

Now check out one of their difficulty pieces.

@divinitymode9364 4 жыл бұрын

By some crazy coincidence AAL popped up on my Spotify Discover Weekly this morning! Not really my jam but definitely preferred his playing to Blake Richardson. Much more physical. Quite honestly a lot of these guys just remind me how great Danny Carey is. Ultra technical drumming with heart and soul is rare. Carey is that rare thing.

@kumquatmagoo 4 жыл бұрын

Blake Richardson #1, you take that back

@kylewadejohnson 4 жыл бұрын

Have you ever reacted to Luke Holland?

@harveygitarista1600 3 жыл бұрын

Dude's so buff rn, you better check out his new look.

@caseyjazz7256 4 жыл бұрын

Matt Garstka was an instructor at Berkeley School of Music.

@MoonBounce89 4 жыл бұрын

Casey Jaszewski no, he went to BERKLEE he never taught. Spell the name right too lol. He was a graduate of Berklee.

@insanedrummer89 4 жыл бұрын

“He’s a nice guy” lol that’s funny. But yeah totally agree about the 1% for sure, that’s a nice wya to say it’s just a bunch of rhythmic rambling, but hell its tight.

@rjsteele7687 4 жыл бұрын

Please do a video about Matt Greiner from August Burns Red

@Freedom35ab 4 жыл бұрын

How about some Virgil Donati Steve?

@Sirnayooo 4 жыл бұрын

Can you check out CAFO

@AmaraNott 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect video for me to continue my quest suggesting Baard Kolstad - Mirage playthrough! A fusion drummer for sure with a very interesting grip, literally!

@JunkdrummerTV 4 жыл бұрын

Soonly, Please be patient with me!!

@AmaraNott 4 жыл бұрын

@@JunkdrummerTV will be, if you say you'll do it, you'll do it. :)

@JunkdrummerTV 4 жыл бұрын

I aim to please around here.

@AmaraNott 4 жыл бұрын

@@JunkdrummerTV thank you, kind sir.

@OddoRocket 3 жыл бұрын

this is definitely a heavier song of theirs. you should definitely check out the playthrough of their song Ectogenesis. These dudes are masters of their instrument. They have influences ranging from metal bands like Meshugga and Dream Theater to Players like Victor Wooten.

@VismundCygnus6 4 жыл бұрын

Blake Richardson - Fossil Genera drum play through sometime pls

@dalekay9ine 3 жыл бұрын

Dudes insane.

@akw8372 4 жыл бұрын

Dat shirt tho 🤙🏼

@orkboy59 4 жыл бұрын

Damn, pulling out Dave Weckl and Steve Martin in the same video.

@danielsgrunge 4 жыл бұрын

You're accurate af lol

@VAP0RCL0UD79 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah he attended berklee college of music

@ashimotoakai9599 4 жыл бұрын

We need a another Matt Garstka reaction this time react to "Violente Absinthe" by Casimir Liberski!!! I need it!!!

@penguindrum264 4 жыл бұрын

The songs he plays for the MEINL Cymbals KZfaq channel are a lot more musical imo.

@Kinny_37 4 жыл бұрын

It's funny you say you can't go to Nashville and play this, cuz I saw these guys in Nashville. Definitely check out more by them, this guy is a GOD

@JunkdrummerTV 4 жыл бұрын

Haha I meant be a "Nashville" country musician.

@dungeonmasterblaster5600 4 жыл бұрын

"You can't go to Nashville and do this." Right though?

@lizardskin13 4 жыл бұрын

Mario Duplantier of Gojira.🤘🤘

@GumboRyan 4 жыл бұрын

4:24 that made me laugh too hard lol

@bloodblitzowns11 4 жыл бұрын

Arithmophobia by matt garstska please!

@sarakaster 4 жыл бұрын

pleeeeease do -> Thordendal & Ågren-Sol Niger Within-2001 one of the most insane drum perfomance in Metal I've ever witnessed

@jacobparish6437 4 жыл бұрын

Do a reaction video of Nathan Camarena of Chon! Seriously ADHD drummer as well!

@KingBoshXD 4 жыл бұрын

6:17 that was definitely a detroit become human reference

@p4fizzle 4 жыл бұрын

Holy smokes this is amazing. Keep passing on Animals as leaders because I find too much of the guitar play a bit wishy washy, but I should prob give them another go for the drums alone

@RossKnows 4 жыл бұрын

He went to Berklee haha

@Sirnayooo 4 жыл бұрын

You should also check out. Protest the hero - blood meat

@bishopoftroy 10 ай бұрын

I don`t know if you knew his story when you did this video but he did went to Berkeley, he does like Chic Corea, he is a fusion afficionado and he did move to Nashville recently. He`s doesn`t play like this anymore, he`s much more refined these days.