Guitar Center Sessions: Gavin Harrison

Guitar Center Sessions: Gavin Harrison - When To Play Fills

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13 жыл бұрын

Drummer Gavin Harrison boasts an impressive resume. Known primarily for his playing with prog masters Porcupine Tree, Harrison has lent his astonishing skills to a diverse list of artists including Iggy Pop and Lisa Stansfield. Since 2008, he has also been a member of original prog rock group, King Krimson. In addition, Gavin Harrison's instructional books Rhythmic Designs, Rhythmic Illusions and Rhythmic Perspectives, as well as his DVDs Rhythmic Horizons and Rhythmic Visions have been hailed as essential material on complex poly-rhythms and creative drumming.

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@collwyn1 10 жыл бұрын

i could listen to that snare all day long

@jensharald9091 6 жыл бұрын

I have

@holeesheet2021 5 жыл бұрын

Nah, it needs a touch of ring overtone.

@Hreodrich 4 жыл бұрын

Ho Lee Sheet nah, that sound is common and used by many other drummers. This is woody, fat, sharp, articulate. It’s perfect.

@warrenoids 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah but have you ever listened to that bass drum through a sub?

@guitarcenter 9 жыл бұрын

"What are you really trying to say with it? Is it just like a nervous habit?" - Gavin Harrison with some great advice on drum fills.

@MrT1o9P9i2 7 жыл бұрын

Ba dum tsss! Sorry, couldn't help it. Just a thing I do.

@Chilliconcarnage 8 жыл бұрын

A true musician I could listen to Gavin all day.

@harryxiro 5 жыл бұрын

same

@LimpBizkit999 3 жыл бұрын

Well said

@sttommore 9 жыл бұрын

Gavin Harrison is some of the tastiest drumming. Butter smooth, lots of restraint, and so musical. Obvious chops, but applies everything creatively.

@laurenweiss391 6 жыл бұрын

It's all in his restraint. He's a classy case of where less is more. Think My Ashes and I Drive the Hearse. He always serves the song.

@biaggimusic 3 жыл бұрын

A perfect summation

@ChristianSchonbergerMusic 9 жыл бұрын

Gavin is one of the best drummers ever. He beautifully explains his reasoning and then shows it on the drums with impeccable skills. Awesome!

@philhouseknecht475 10 жыл бұрын

Incredible drummer. Used to think people like portnoy and mangini were best ever. Then I discovered gavin. Some of the beats he played just left me with my jaw dropped.

@dzre2087 7 жыл бұрын

except I hate all the generic stuff he does. inexcusable, when realizing how TASTY and creative he can be. you can play ballads etc with CREATIVITY and feel. Ain't gotta be predictable.

@stevenschoen398 7 жыл бұрын

If he is doing generic stuff, then that was, no doubt, what the songwriter wanted. You want session work then you best be playing what the boss wants ;)

@88omair 4 жыл бұрын

Check out Bobby Jarzombek. His ability is scary

@wiggy009 4 жыл бұрын

Portnoy is still probably my favorite drummer. I love his style too much

@wiggy009 4 жыл бұрын

WhoDarestheMAN gamer i have

@mynamestef 9 жыл бұрын

I come back to rewatch this once in a while. It's just so smooth.

@roba1899 8 жыл бұрын

Man I love his cymbal tones..crap, the whole kit for that matter and with his tasty playing..I'm a guitar guy but watching and hearing him is crazy amazing..

@DoSomethingProductive 8 жыл бұрын

That snare....damn

@maartenvalentin4162 6 жыл бұрын

His snare sound is ALWAYS dope :)

@IrregularJohnny 12 жыл бұрын

"I started to realize, if I was a bass player, now I know what I would want a drummer to do and what I would want him to do is just playing in time." Nothing else to do ... but learning from this! Man, what a speech!

@pimtelman 13 жыл бұрын

He does unbelievable things on Anesthetize. The best rock drummer for me.

@moustacheyouaquestion 10 жыл бұрын

"What does the perfect drumkit sound like?" Ever hear of Gavin Harrison? This guy is incredible.

@bbkingzor 11 жыл бұрын

"Love the art in yourself, not yourself in the art". I think Gavin embodies this philosophy perfectly, and many musicians could learn much from this.

@picwent 10 жыл бұрын

I was so happy when I first discovered Gavin, I really gravitate to this type of playing nowadays. Not when I first started playing though, I was all about the big fills everywhere, used to love them. Now I try to avoid them 80% of the time ha! - much prefer these little nuances, they're so tasteful

@davidkosa 8 жыл бұрын

A thinking man's drummer. Brilliant!

@skyreadersociety6183 6 жыл бұрын

everytime I skip a little bit his playing and then come back I am always blown away how beautiful and interesting he places accents, cymbals etc. in places that seemed to be unheard before.

@88omair 4 жыл бұрын

His diction is as elegant, articulate, and purposeful as his drumming

@TheBrickCraftsman 8 жыл бұрын

He is a musical genius.

@kian2961 3 жыл бұрын

WhoDarestheMAN gamer Music isn‘t a competition. Grow up.

@toprak3479 3 жыл бұрын

What's great is the things like what he's describing here aren't even weird super smart stuff, he simply applies common sense and plays without ego.

@Texray1 7 жыл бұрын

I never get tired of listening to him. His advice is so thoughtful and easy to implement in my own way.

@larkstonguesinaspic4814 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Drummer . beside skill , his playing style has so much musicality and Creativity .

@rizz7604 13 жыл бұрын

Gavin's "ballad" pattern is more interesting than most people's craziest fills. And more musical.

@Scarecrow6459 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this guys, watching this year's later and still being inspired by Gavin's words.

@kwstaslukovasmplis597 11 жыл бұрын

the snare in exacly 2:13(after the fill) ... he is making natural delay with ghosh notes...as a sound engineer i have to say i have never see something sooo beautiful!!!

@fweddyfwintsone4491 Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation. A very hard lesson for drummers to get is that they are there to play the song. Not to show-off, upstage, impress, etc. but simply play what is correct for the song. Took me a couple of decades to truly get this.

@royboltz6945 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant lesson !!!! Filling in where appropriate and holding back when necessary. Showing that drums is listening to the other parts is essential. Perfect sounding kit. Brilliant musician indeed. Gavin is true world class!!!!

@wurdsalad9811 8 жыл бұрын

I always love the tuning and sound of his drums.. So crisp.

@Daniel_Rodrigues_89 23 күн бұрын

Gavin Harrison and Neil Peart. Two drummers who are fascinating to listen to not only when drumming, but talking about drums aswell. Thoughtful guys, real musicians.

@drsteve0487 12 жыл бұрын

Amazing how Gavin can make even "duggadugga duggadugga dum dum dugga dum Bosh" sound sublime !

@555kl789 10 жыл бұрын

I will show this to all my future bandmates, regardless of what instrument they play. This is the kind of advice that people really need to hear.

@Dwendele 4 жыл бұрын

We we playing "The Thrill is Gone" one time, and out of the blue (wink) I started playing it with quarter notes on the ride like that with little ghost notes or an accent on my high Tom occasionally... The band stopped.... What are you doing? No no! Keep it up.... It's soo cool! Idk I'm a shit drummer, but that day, it just felt right and I felt like I did something completely new.

@Scot_With_One_T 5 жыл бұрын

What a vast library of technique and expertise that Gavin has within him! An honest-to-goodness MASTER of his craft! Wow...

@henchwang 12 жыл бұрын

You're an absolute inspiration, Gav. A true musician and never selfish - always humble and willing to share ideas and knowledge :)

@yrussq 7 жыл бұрын

God bless him! So simple and intuitive concepts but still a lot of drummers doing all the things he was talking about - toms rundowns, playing separately of the band, doing what you want to do instead of what the song really needs.

@drumteacher43 11 жыл бұрын

I love his musical approach, playing fills for the song to enhance it as opposed to playing a fill just to play a fill. I totally agree with Gavin, play to the music first and foremost..!!

@chrominox 11 жыл бұрын

A living Role-Model. I confess , I'm as enchanted by his presentation and skill as I am inspired by his discipline and attitude.

@WybjornVR 11 жыл бұрын

This is exactly why Gavin and PT is so incredible. Subtle perfection is mastery.

@astroandyborgloh 13 жыл бұрын

Another classic GH Video! Thank you man!

@BflatBsider 13 жыл бұрын

With a drummer like Gavin behind me it would inspire me to write so many riffs. Unbelievable sound and choice of hits. Wow!

@braggyreyes 11 жыл бұрын

how i love the way gavin talks about playing,its so informative!

@mattwalker21 13 жыл бұрын

Ahhh, I want more!!! This guy's got a lot of great insight and conceptual ideas.

@HScripturez 6 жыл бұрын

This is actually some of the best advice I’ve ever heard

@jaimegenesis60 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is so humble! Provably the best drummer of all times.

@rifflix 11 жыл бұрын

Being a guitar player this is one drummer I love to listen to.

@millkiss Жыл бұрын

Great video, great drummer.

@psychofunksoldier02 12 жыл бұрын

Funny thing, I always learn a lot from Gavin's videos as a guitarist and it always inspires me to try new things.

@Cr4nium13 10 жыл бұрын

This has really opened my eyes

@drumgodone9585 2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir. Could listen to him talk all day long. Cheerio.

@headphonedust 13 жыл бұрын

Gavin's more than 'just a drummer' - he's transcended into drummer/producer territory, that's why everything he touches turns to gold... I play guitars and not drums, but he's the ONE professional I respect the most!

@Adam-mx2he 5 жыл бұрын

His techniques are great. Like his style, especially the song In Exile... Incredible!

@Fikmonskov 13 жыл бұрын

Could listen to this guy talking for hours, he's really inspiring...

@EixtremeDrummer 10 жыл бұрын

Gavin has a bright class and an excellent drum set possibilities knowledge. I am impressed.

@robthedrummer 11 жыл бұрын

Another great video from Gavin!

@thewsca 11 жыл бұрын

Great video. Really interesting and made a lot of sense.

@MrAvengedDrummer 11 жыл бұрын

Very smart and wise words from Gavin. Great playing and amazing ghost notes too.

@xXxCoolPointxXx 8 жыл бұрын

drums sound really impressive. i love the punch of his drum.

@orangebird67 11 жыл бұрын

Gavin is awesome! Great teacher. He teaches with with life experience analogies better than most school teachers.

@h4unt3dfx 13 жыл бұрын

Nice to see all likes. This man is awesome... what a drummer and what a musical mind!

@zakyahimi6555 9 ай бұрын

A great drummer and a great teacher too!

@antonio610 12 жыл бұрын

That was the single most precise movement ever performed by a human being. Gavin Harrison could be a heart surgeon.

@omairsh8 3 жыл бұрын

I could listen to Gavin talk about drumming all day long, let alone watching him actually play. Super musician

@DavidLuchaMusic 11 жыл бұрын

That was great. Thanks Gavin!

@ReefRondo 11 жыл бұрын

I don't remember the last time I watched a video on KZfaq that the drums sounded soooo damn good. Unbelievable.

@kisaposti 10 жыл бұрын

If God had a drum kit, the snare would sound like this...

@lewisratzker8949 6 жыл бұрын

kisaposti and if God played the drums his name would be Gavin God Harrison!

@williamcarroll7795 10 жыл бұрын

sounds really fantastic!

@MrGerardDeleu 12 жыл бұрын

This guy is one of my favorite ....He is an amazing drummer and He also cares about a good drum sound, like Simon Phillips and a few others.

@pedsay 13 жыл бұрын

wow...it felt like it was only a 2 min video!!! i learned so much!!!

@lewisratzker8949 6 жыл бұрын

My favourite drummer for a while now........ (well actually since Ian Paice & Neil Peart!) IMO Gavin's another one of these drummers that always hits the right things in the right places.

@regispaulo 13 жыл бұрын

Great, amazing and perfect.

@ThomasMetal75 12 жыл бұрын

OH...MY....GOD! This video is practically life changing!

@jumborat12 11 жыл бұрын

The sound of that Snare is just awesome:)

@SarcasticElephant 12 жыл бұрын

Wow, best advice i've ever gotten from a drummer

@Takes680 10 жыл бұрын

Musical genius small subtle fills instead of big rock arena fills and keep perfect time this is what will keep you working great video and advice

@pifa4life 11 жыл бұрын

you know what..i have to stop playing for other drummers. I've been so worried about impressing people that I've totally forgotten about the song. The song is the most important thing and somewhere along the way I seemed to have lost that. Thank you Gavin, thank you.

@gravitydrums1391 Жыл бұрын

Love his approach

@teundrumhead 13 жыл бұрын

great lesson!

@Leviplaysdrums 8 жыл бұрын

Astounding Perspective

@Gingerbreadaddict 12 жыл бұрын

what an inspiration!

@BittenMitten 11 жыл бұрын

this is ingenious. very cool.

@jobencore 13 жыл бұрын

so insightful. gavin is one of the best alive.

@RandyLott 13 жыл бұрын

That kit sounds like gold.

@arsonne 13 жыл бұрын

Gavin is a genius. Best drummer there is. His kit sounds absolutely amazing.

@paice95 12 жыл бұрын

This lesson is really true for all members of the band, especially guitarists :D

@timoe1149 10 жыл бұрын

Oh I think gavin has the best touch in the business, so delicate and creative, probably thanks to his background in jazz..

@Vineyardedge 13 жыл бұрын

Most excellent!

@austing.8870 6 жыл бұрын

Half Light is the song he's talking about with the Quarter note ride pattern. I love that drum part.

@TwoToedSloth 11 жыл бұрын

I love Gavin's drumming!

@treyagun 13 жыл бұрын

Best sounding drum kit known to man.

@surajsingh108talk 7 жыл бұрын

it's almost philosophical! life changing

@lucas09685 13 жыл бұрын

I love this guy!

@louisjamin7195 2 жыл бұрын

Best drum teacher ever. And I'm not even a drummer.

@paulcgd 12 жыл бұрын

great to hear someone who knows what they are talking about

@EllenCoxBrainiac 13 жыл бұрын

I am not a drummer either, but I could listen Gavin talk about drums all day long-Adorable, Genuine and Genius. Adorable Too :) !

@MrRaggy91 12 жыл бұрын

It came to me now, clearer than ever that my own mindset when it comes to drumming is close to identical to his. I have several drummer friends who are into the whole "score points"-type playing, so I recognize what he said in the video.

@viniciuscarraro5716 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect!

@biorobot66 12 жыл бұрын

this man is a god of all drummers.

@WinterGibbs 13 жыл бұрын

@Fortificatio its essentially a term he made up to visualize and be creative with fills. He is saying that you know where you are going to end up and where certain hits are but not what the finished product is. Curling refers to a basic shape of fill and be able to put pieces in it on the fly. A very cool way to think about it. Hope that helped!

@AustinBlau 13 жыл бұрын

he is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@jsimensen 11 жыл бұрын

His left hand on the snare at 2:13 , love it!

@owenevans6615 4 жыл бұрын

I agree less is more. Spaces between the beats can be as meaningful if not more. I have a lot more musicality now than when I was young. Back in the day it was how fast I could play. Whether you like Phil's playing or not. Check out the break at the end of 'against all odds' There's a subtle gap in between and it speaks more than the power full strokes sounds on the toms. Always draws me in.