Full album transcription is available at matt-garstka.m... Filmed by Ivan Chopik Engineered and mixed by Francesco Cameli
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@Chunks-me4jf2 жыл бұрын
Mattronome Goatska
@mattdrewdrums2 жыл бұрын
Lmao that's gold
@anthonyreynoso7275 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@patricklacerdas Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha awesome
@Sarvagya4 Жыл бұрын
What a horrible joke. Made me laugh.
@paradiddle5150 Жыл бұрын
This comment is legendary 🙌
@SupraLugia2 жыл бұрын
This was such a perfect opening to the album
@jayped52762 жыл бұрын
Yea I couldn’t agree more, this is an epic opener and really an eye into the album as a whole. Such crisp sound and amazing musicianship displayed.
@vicentebenitez24482 жыл бұрын
It’s perfect it was meant to be number 1 on the album
@anthonygrado972 жыл бұрын
yes!and to me it gave some great context to monomyth. transition was smooth
@time2k122 жыл бұрын
It really is!
@christianwilliamson97522 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@zeusthedrumlord5472 жыл бұрын
We take for granted how much he loves instructing. Many players of this magnitude would just upload these and not offer lessons of any kind but he transcribes *every* note he’s ever played in this band.
@daedalus_20v2 жыл бұрын
"Giving it away" is the sign of someone who's a legit master at their craft. Us mere mortals feel like "giving it away" is just "giving up your secrets," because we feel like we're "competing" with each other (and to be fair, some of us are). But Matt really has nothing to lose and everything to gain here. It's more nuanced than this, but at the most basic level, transcription is practice. It's more "seat time" on the drums, more thinking about playing, more visualizing. At a higher level, he's leaving an artistic legacy to be studied and analyzed for years. At the highest level, he's promoting good technique and artistry and pushing and inspiring others who will follow to make better music.
@zeusthedrumlord5472 жыл бұрын
@@daedalus_20v agreed, it’s awesome how the best player I’ve ever seen isn’t one who just makes people want to quit with how good he is - because he encourages people to try it themselves by making lessons and transcriptions available, as well as just being a generally down to earth seeming guy. I’m sure it helps that from my outside perspective, guys in bands like AAL seem to be the perfect level of “famous” where they’re revered as legends by their fans, but it’s a generally niche audience so you can still live your life without getting bogged down by it. Everyone handles it differently I’m sure, but I’d bet that helps with still caring about helping your audience succeed. We also can’t act like he doesn’t profit from it, lol. But even still, it feels like most great players can’t be bothered to do that.
@caedenbreneman2 жыл бұрын
I would not be the drummer I am today if he didn’t educate how he does. I’m definitely not aiming to be a copycat of Matt, but man is his playing style just so over-the-walls insane with so much information. I’ve learned so much about drums just from studying his playing. Please keep educating Matt, you’re an inspiration to so many.
@daedalus_20v2 жыл бұрын
@@zeusthedrumlord547 He makes money from it, sure, but even masters gotta eat lol! Put another way, I certainly don't think he's doing it to "get rich" (not that that's what you were implying, of course). For real though I _want_ artists like Matt, Tosin, Javier, Ichika, Tim, etc. to be so financially stable and comfortable they don't even think about it and can just focus 100% on their craft. I'm in a different creative industry (film), but financial anxiety makes it _real_ hard to maintain that "vibe" sometimes.
@Turcomichael2 жыл бұрын
Well said! We are fortunate that he is as passionate about teaching as he is as playing. His material will be appreciated and used long into the future.
@patrickprotzman24072 жыл бұрын
How can someone not only write, but memorize and perform such an intricate piece of mathematical, rhythmic art? Unparalleled talent.
@HammerOfTheGods42 жыл бұрын
Dude is a beast, nobody in prog metal is even close to matching his level
@ivodimitrov40872 жыл бұрын
I’m a big fan of AAL and Garstka, but listen to The Wormhole Experience. The drummer - Valerio Lucantoni is even better. Pure genius! I’ll give you an example: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gLWAYNRkq53Qeac.html He is the next Donati.
@thebuttersqiud89122 жыл бұрын
If we're talking about technical-level here, I'd argue there's a few that could compete. Alex Rudinger with Intronaut; Luke Holland with Jason Richardson's music; Aric Improta with Night Verses; and Troy Wright and Chris Allison with Plini. I'd even throw Jay Postones in there from Tesseract. All these guys are at the top of their league though and they could all probably play each other's music backwards. I love this whole generation of drummers.
@saulvera54692 жыл бұрын
@@thebuttersqiud8912 trow Baard Kolstad in there too please 🙌
@stebancarlos2 жыл бұрын
@@thebuttersqiud8912 *Chris Turner enter the chat*
@duhduh142 жыл бұрын
@@thebuttersqiud8912 Hilarious, Luke cannot comprehend half of Matt's technique and maths. The others I can see but not Luke. Not yet at least. He had a hard time playing an old AAL back then and I can't even imagine him playing the most intricate pieces that Matt has written recently like this one.
@dylanseymour72982 жыл бұрын
As a guitar player it’s easy to get enamored by Tosin and Javier’s playing when listening to AAL, but Matt’s sheer mastery of his instrument truly amazes me. There’s so many nuances and small details in his playing that I can’t even begin to comprehend what exactly is going on or the level of difficulty. All I do know is it is AWESOME to watch lol
@andrewheartsu2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad YOU recognize that as a guitar player. I'm a drummer of 25+ years and sometimes my guitarists wouldn't understand the complexities of drumming. Translation from guitars to drums is way different.
@vanntooot Жыл бұрын
The same goes for me as a drummer. Matt's playing is on another level for us mere mortals but Tosin and Javier are up there as well. Their playing is something no one could have ever come up with, in the same vein as Hendrix or EVH being innovators of the guitar in their time.
@dontfallyoumighthurtyourse46942 жыл бұрын
I really dig this song. Sounds like it could be at home on The Joy of Motion as well as the new album.
@DaniyalKhan212 жыл бұрын
Yes! I feel that way about Gestaltzerfall too
@sammathey19952 жыл бұрын
Yes! This one feels kinda different than the rest, my favorite for sure
@colinburroughs98712 жыл бұрын
The Joy of Motion, having more of the big clean, ambient melodies in the background make for a less grating listen than the tunes where the D&B/EDM stuff is going full blast. I liked that stuff for a bit as a kid, now I'm more or less just totally turned off by it after maybe 10/15 min. Some of that is subjective, but I can't be the only listener who finds that sound to be a bit much sans the chemical alteration that is appeals to.
@TH3R4ND0M. Жыл бұрын
Right, same feelings
@donikuntoro4543 ай бұрын
I listen to this, almost every day while I'm at work!
@davidhouck93762 жыл бұрын
Love the hi-hat accents that start at 1:19. Didn't realize he was hitting the left drum pedal while he closes the hi-hat. Such a small detail that I wouldn't have noticed without this playthrough video!
@TylerHNothing2 жыл бұрын
that was so cool to see. looks like he hits the hi hat with his left hand when his right foot hits so when he hits the next one on his left foot he can close it for the mute
@Mr3ff2 жыл бұрын
First thing I did was say out loud "you son of a bitch" when I noticed that.
@djentrification16312 жыл бұрын
Noticed this too! Not something you see very often.
@TheVashnessItself992 жыл бұрын
@@djentrification1631 he does this on some fills in kascade too I think
@veenoir19912 жыл бұрын
the sound of his kit is perfection. Every cymbal, every Tom. And goddamn that snare boiiii
@asheshinfinite37662 жыл бұрын
His switch to dw is paying off, melodically, of course, as he has mentioned!👌
@cscrignaro2 жыл бұрын
Your ears are fucked. This is one of the worst recordings I've heard in a while. Just sounds like paper slaps.
@jwdrums89482 жыл бұрын
Definitely loving this DW kit over the Tama.
@thatdrummeroz6542 жыл бұрын
Jesus, Matt! All I can say is thank you for sharing your time. As a Musician, you're one of the Modern Greats in our time.
@Mc-zt7hm2 жыл бұрын
Just saw Animals as Leaders two nights ago. 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 Absolutely fantastic.
@danielprzyojskijr.20222 жыл бұрын
Did they have these new song down pretty well? That’s awesome, I’m seeing them 4/18
@superQman6002 жыл бұрын
@@danielprzyojskijr.2022 yeah , they sounded really good. Practically the same as the album.
@Mc-zt7hm2 жыл бұрын
@@danielprzyojskijr.2022 yes, for sure. It was a clinic.
@richardrickyflores95192 жыл бұрын
Imagine being able to just do whatever you want on drums... literally no limits. Matt is unreal and blows me away every time I see him play.
@PaulStaggHomeFusion2 жыл бұрын
What i love about Matt's drumming is, much like Mike Portnoy, he's able to express feeling and emotion. It's not just that it's technically amazing, but it is, for lack of a better word, musical.
@CHABIEPORTNOY2 жыл бұрын
Matt Gartska is a testament that drumming is still evolving.
@EdTalenti2 жыл бұрын
The switch at 03:25 makes me so dang happy 🔥
@NyuuPhyllo2 жыл бұрын
It's genuinely incredible how literally ALL comments here are so wholesome lel, like there's no "ah yeah he's good, but the best in the world? There are better drummers", or other "ah that's just too technical/too fast, there's no groove" kind of stuff. I'm in awe, for real. Matt seems to just bring people together in the most wholesome way ever. And no one even slightly denies he's an amazing drummer and, so it seems, an amazing person (from what I've heard at least...)
@FrozenSparky2 жыл бұрын
Anyone that says there's no groove clearly lacks the musical intelligence to comprehend what's going on here. There's grooves on top of grooves and it's all layered in a beautiful and calculated way.
@damiangomez85408 ай бұрын
@@FrozenSparkyno joke I saw a boomer comment that on one of his posts on Instagram, he got cooked by everybody afterwards
@damiangomez85408 ай бұрын
@@FrozenSparkythe "this really good but maybe a little groove will help ya?
@JoseCortinas2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing! I do have one ongoing criticism of all of these playthroughs... we all see that cowbell... but we don't *hear* the cowbell.
@mushymoist88132 жыл бұрын
more... there must be more... more
@nsldsfv12022 жыл бұрын
Its not helping my fever
@danmiller5881 Жыл бұрын
There's only one prescription!
@KirkWilson862 жыл бұрын
My day is complete. Matt has blessed us with another of his gifts! Hail the Garstka
@austenbreshears30282 жыл бұрын
I could watch this all day....I know, because I did.
@thegr8kacpi2 жыл бұрын
i love that coupling of left kick and hihat pedals, cause these barks are S O good
@joeearle7229 Жыл бұрын
Social media has brought so much talent to light over the years. It's incredible how many phenomenal drummers there are and now have the ability to showcase it. This said, I still haven't heard one that can dethrone Matt Garstka. This guy is in a universe of his own!
@time2k122 жыл бұрын
I must listen to this song at least once a day since this album was released, completely addicted! Seeing it played is surreal, that thing at 2:11 is just wow!
@bishopoftroy2 жыл бұрын
AAL is now like a big throbbing alien brain. Music of the future.
@omukssbm2 жыл бұрын
Why you gotta say throbbing bruh
@bishopoftroy2 жыл бұрын
@@omukssbm because i`m not the one with wishful thinking ;)
@tachronjr.5680 Жыл бұрын
The change at 2:13 is awesome! Love this band and Matt’s playing is something I am in awe of everytime I see it
@tyson802 жыл бұрын
Those Meinl cymbals sure do compliment the D-dubs. amazing playing Matt, Love your style.
@selfmadespace9353 Жыл бұрын
Love this song fuck yeah killer performance from one of my favorite drummers!
@m0rx_32 жыл бұрын
Good lord the heel-toe technique on the bass and hi-hit throughout this song is incredible. Amazing album.
@mathewreed8182 жыл бұрын
Not trying to be negative or troll, but he’s not doing heel toe. Ankles and hips. He’s not doing double strokes in this song. Heel toe is used for doubles and hi hat splashing.
@zeusthedrumlord5472 жыл бұрын
@@mathewreed818 dropping the whole foot with your hip then snapping with the ankle for the second hit is taught as heel toe commonly, it’s a different term for the same thing. Very few to no professionals that I’ve seen actually do “heel toe” in the sense that you’re saying because the heel hits are weak sauce. Maybe only people who use triggers but I think that’s even uncommon in that regard.
@jedsantos58212 жыл бұрын
could you be talking about him bridging his left foot to hit both the left kick and the close the hi-hat at the same time? like the whole stack section starting at 1:19? if so, I agree 100%!
@m0rx_32 жыл бұрын
@@mathewreed818 yeah what Jed said is more what I mean, just the whole technique applied between the hi hit and left kick is incredible
@drumsplayerdirtracer75412 жыл бұрын
@@zeusthedrumlord547 I've never heard that. That's called "heel up" technique. Heel toe is specifically the heel-toe action that produces a double stroke in a single motion. If you think they're weak, you should look into the scores of professionals who've mastered it and see what you find. Its come a long way. Matt certainly isnt using the technique here, except for maybe a few isolated doubles. None the less, they're two entirely different techniques, applications, and references and they dont really have the same name. Heel up and heel toe are completely different.
@TheCompleteJeff2 ай бұрын
Such a power move opening the new album with your three best songs yet! (imo)
@ellismanz71802 жыл бұрын
I like where this is going, beast mode every time, and push the boundaries.
@WilmersondaSilva2 жыл бұрын
That part between 0:00 and 5:03 is insane!
@wowzee8982 ай бұрын
Thanks, Matt, for the time you've spent to get to this mastery. As a person who's attended a music school and is basically a jazz player, watching you play is like watching a ballet; listening is as real. I've been lucky to play with some great players, and it's enlightening to hear AAL. When I found the music originally, I was as confused about the time signatures as well; it's fast. However, once I heard you mention good old 4/4, I realized what was going on. What is really interesting is that the complexity makes the one, hard to find at times, yet the groove is there. Thanks man. Viva the polyrhythms and meters.
@danielbarnes5472 жыл бұрын
Yheeow!!! Best drummer alive....
@gabrielbessa6021 Жыл бұрын
awesomeness juice. you are my favorite drummer at the moment and i cannot think of anyone better. thanks.
@danmiller5881 Жыл бұрын
Tosin: What beats should we play here? Matt: Yes
@epevtolser2 жыл бұрын
Absolute legend.
@SpeedShifterX2 жыл бұрын
I purchased the full transcription My mind just exploded!
@breadnaut30872 жыл бұрын
Matt you are a godlike machine. Meinl thank you for all the tasty flavors you give us to work with in our musical recipes.
@aidanteichert1290Ай бұрын
If animals as leaders went back n time n played music I think everyone who heard would just explode cuz they can’t comprehend it
@emptycloud2774 Жыл бұрын
This album is art.
@snackpack21912 жыл бұрын
Every song on this album is it’s own little adventure. Just love it. Stellar moves Matt
@jamesblack73482 жыл бұрын
Absolutely freakin incredible... Matt is crazy off the chain drumming..
@valuablesandwich2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being you, Matt
@TomDrums942 жыл бұрын
Sick! Hoping for Thoughts and Prayers, that track is insane too!
@Iamcrago2 жыл бұрын
Bro I would cry 😂
@Mr3ff2 жыл бұрын
It's a really moving piece. I'm sure he'll get to it and it will be breathtaking.
@TomDrums942 жыл бұрын
@@Iamcrago I would cry too 😂 love that track
@TomDrums942 жыл бұрын
@@Mr3ff yeah man hopefully, I need to see how a human can cover that song in total perfection, and the only one for sure is Mr. Perfection Garstka
@thelobster72772 жыл бұрын
He did a play through for every song on the album so it will be released eventually
@byrondormus8982 жыл бұрын
Less than a minute was enough to love this sick video..song and playing 🤯💥👌❤
@Phenix7772 жыл бұрын
😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥Matt please give us a cymbal rundown!!!! PLEASE!!!!
@cilionheart2 жыл бұрын
Here you go: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j-CSprxnva66p3k.html&t
Played this video on my phone with the studio album version playing on a my car stereo...all I can say is this man is a precision machine 🙇♂️
@drummingninja10652 жыл бұрын
Ever been so inspired yet defeated at the same time? - Me every time I watch him play.
@kaas3472 жыл бұрын
SO much respect to you Matt, for the discipline and commitment to the purity of the art of rhythm. You're bending the space-time continuum, it's amazing to watch.
@gamertd4093 Жыл бұрын
His bass drum hits are so crisp at all times it’s all I can hear holy crap. The extraneous fills on top just follow the lead of how perfectly deliberate the bass is and damn it’s so satisfying
@2an_sound2 жыл бұрын
uhhh the hi-hat work is incredible man
@vat_19892 жыл бұрын
The part from 1:19 to 1:45 is breathtaking, Matt is a beast
@ashrasmun12 жыл бұрын
I think that's my favorite song from the new album :)
@jonn4432 жыл бұрын
Those Floor Toms sound FANTASTIC!!!!
@VicDrums832 жыл бұрын
He's achieved ultra instinct on the drums. Unreal.
@J_Z6662 жыл бұрын
finally no triggers only the natural sound
@tamarockstar452 жыл бұрын
Open hi-hat and kick drum with the same stroke of the left foot is pretty cool. Such creativity. Love it.
@felixthefearless18862 жыл бұрын
I’m thankful that I get to experience these revelations of drum mastery in real time as they are released. What a time to be alive.
@landonjones6762 жыл бұрын
Such and underrated, overlooked drummer. One of the greats for sure.
@lkwalden72 жыл бұрын
Would have made for a great live opening song. Grateful to get to see them again regardless. What insane musicians.
@lerrynhawke33752 жыл бұрын
Thats the best meinl sound I've ever herd
@cameronskye942 жыл бұрын
Matt makes it look so easy! Perfect accompaniment to this insane style of guitar playing.
@Gwarrar028 ай бұрын
His left foot with both pedals is pretty fucking amazing.
@JeefMcQueef2 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt, been drumming on and off for 30 years and you are a true inspiration and a shot of pure adrenaline. I jist downloaded your transcripts and hope to one day get some one on ones. Your understanding of insane time signatures and changes is second to none.
@bracket03982 жыл бұрын
I like watching this guy play how he does. Enough energy to get the crasiness done beautifully but in such a gentle and artful process. Haven't played since college days myself but still kinda wish I learned and played more like Matt.
@rocketlaunch321 Жыл бұрын
I'm happy to announce that I was able to perform this song!...........Okay, maybe just the first three measures.
@kennethbiondikharsyntiew43292 жыл бұрын
The more I watch the drum videos, the more I’m diggin the new album. It grows!!!
@Cestariarts2 жыл бұрын
I was greatly disappointed for attending the last concert of the 2022 tour in th US and not having this song on the setlist :(
@Acepilot13122 жыл бұрын
How was the rest of the concert, bro?
@sufddd2 жыл бұрын
His clothes match what he’s playing perfectly!
@sierrrrrrrra2 жыл бұрын
Watching this makes me inspired to be alive.... such beautiful art..... thank you so much
@nicholasvanvechten54582 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to see you guys live this month!!
@nickbeattie30772 жыл бұрын
By and far my favorite drummer. Creativity is off the charts to go with the ridiculous skill and technique!
@TheDerpp2 жыл бұрын
Just saw you guys in Hampton last night, fucking unbelievable. I think Matt should be on an elevated platform, I was so stoked to see him annihilate that kit but he was kinda hard to see. Listening to AAL is one thing but seeing them do this flawlessly in person is fucking wild
@ChrisInmanDrums2 жыл бұрын
That people in these comments can find words to express themselves is impressive - I’m completely speechless. I CANNOT WAIT to get started working through the concepts underlying his drumming on this album. SO grateful he takes the time to educate as well as perform; he probably doesn’t even realise how valuable it is that he does that, genuinely gives the rest of us a chance to play some of this stuff, an impossibility (almost) otherwise. The course is worth every penny. So excited!!!
@JP-Gurley2 жыл бұрын
I love this song, perfect opening to a killer album
@HWK4LFE762 жыл бұрын
That song is great!!!
@Notafanofisreal Жыл бұрын
You are the best drummer alive dude. I have only ever played a drum set casually and watching you play is insane..
@juliusCR32 жыл бұрын
My favorite cut on the album… I think. 👊
@damnnargles2 жыл бұрын
Matt is on another plane, he just makes the complicated look so simple. I wanted to see what he played in one particular section, I slowed it down, pressed play and thought "maybe I didn't press 0.50. Turns out I had, it was just the fact that even slowed down Matt was quick and smooth. Great video, great performance.
@notsure19692 жыл бұрын
The skill on display here is beyond comprehension.
@jfehr32 жыл бұрын
My brains hurts. That was amazing.
@fumetsudragons4182 жыл бұрын
This, ladies and gentlemen, is what Hard Work and Dedication looks and sounds like!
@mendellee2 жыл бұрын
the slightly different pitched cymbals in 3:41-3:52 really elevates that whole section and says a lot about the care that you have for your set up and how you use it. I hope you keep exploring those nuances in the future, i expect like 6 new cymbal stacks for the next album 😁
@gkrrob2 жыл бұрын
Matt Gartska is the best drummer in the world.
@msharpashotr2 жыл бұрын
YOU are one of the best musicians that has ever lived!
@AnthonyLETSPARTY2 жыл бұрын
such a flex with the "no edits" graphic. i love it.
@davidreese10442 жыл бұрын
Would have to be my favorite drummer nowdays
@Cynthipede2 жыл бұрын
The creativity & execution are out of this world!!!
@TheRfts20112 жыл бұрын
I’m still processing the fact that this is music. The future is now
@bigstef20102 жыл бұрын
Out of this world
@keithwoodcrest2 жыл бұрын
Watching this guy and his kit evolve over the years is just fantastic. The same style and set up, for the most part, but a little bit of a spin on it every time. Really awesome shit
@chrisfranklin40612 жыл бұрын
Matt, so sick! Another killer composition and performance. The fact that only 66k people (still a great amount!) are subscribed blows my mind.
@bricks90822 жыл бұрын
I love the fact that you now play on coated heads. Beautiful...
@peteralford91472 жыл бұрын
The section beginning at 2:13 blew me away.
@hugemetalfan66642 жыл бұрын
This song is SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! What an amazing album you guys put out!!!!!!
@jakefernstrumdrums2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely ridiculous as always. One of the greatest to ever do it🙌🏻🔥❤️🐐🐐
@Nikolaos342 жыл бұрын
cant wait to see red miso those rapid splashes are beautiful
@brianhostler23992 жыл бұрын
Mushrooms and AAL is a must. Each album is an adventure. Love you guys ❤️