An in depth look at the rhythmic structures in Monomyth as well as some writing insights.
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@tamir_shenar2 жыл бұрын
Yogev Gabay has been doing this for ages, it's so cool seeing the man himself breakdown one of these masterpieces! Matt x Yogev Collab?👀
@Sprosbold2 жыл бұрын
I'd love for the Berklee prog boys collab to happen! Yogev Gabay's already keen to work together with Matt on making the rest of these happen. I know the most complex song of the album is already out of the way after this Monomyth breakdown, but dang... I'd enjoy the heck out of some breakdowns for the others!
@brucedao23602 жыл бұрын
That would be siiiick
@roccos23112 жыл бұрын
Let’s help out yogav and send this to the top!
@Proghead882 жыл бұрын
Seems kinda redundant since Matt already does all the transcription and conceptual work necessary to explain every single note perfectly. It's much faster to just explain it if you already think at that level. This isn't Tomas Haake who doesn't have as much vocabulary or teaching experience. There is no one better to explain Matt than himself.
@roccos23112 жыл бұрын
@@Proghead88 someone doing something doesn’t make someone else doing it redundant. That’s like saying “someone makes cars already, so anyone else doing it is pointless”.
@drummusician2 жыл бұрын
In the end, I think the nutty math and rhythmic complexity made for a more aggressive, thrilling and in your face tune:)
@chaosoul-seanleeriggs3692 жыл бұрын
It very much did/has!!! Mixing this concept breakdown of how you plan and write out the voicings of these patterns with the official drum transcription you put out is amazing! (and I honestly did think you were alternating right foot lead with left foot lead, it makes more sense now why you chose not to, lmfao) Very insightful to see how what I thought I figured out on my own by feel, was off by one here an there because of things like the grouping of 57 is actually 56 when broken down! An alternate title for this track could be: Modulating Modulations! Lol Cheers Matt, and thanks for all you do dear sir!
@cymbalsjefen2 жыл бұрын
KAHH!
@matthewherd2 жыл бұрын
Well yeah
@Alpengrower2 жыл бұрын
hard for me to understand, but i enjoyed it 😅
@SomeWhereIWander2 жыл бұрын
when my friend first heard this song, he wasn't sure if he liked it. He said it sounds like they're just doing crazy shit just to do crazy shit. Which I can now tell him is true in a way lol doesnt change how much I enjoy the new album! Also loved the rhythmic breakdown. The number groupings reminds me of how Tigran Hamasyan writes some of his riffs
@lukasohlemacher2 жыл бұрын
If you havent heard of Yogev Gabay, he is doing what you are doing in that video and has done loads for understanding Rhythm from Meshuggah to Tigran Hamasyans stuff. He even analysed I, would be very interesting to hear you guys talk about these concepts/ideas/approaches together! And thanks to you for shedding light on this composition.
@boarderking1332 жыл бұрын
That's dudes a beast. So is metal music theory
@Proghead882 жыл бұрын
Matt has been writing and transcribing charts this way for many years. It's cool to have music fans and musicians transcribe others, but not necessary with artists who already do that work themselves and sell those transcriptions because no one can do it better than themselves.
@ibrahimutant2 жыл бұрын
You should collaborate with Yogev Gabay!!!! Either way, thank you for being transparent about your process. You and AAL are legendary.
@lostknotdown4ever2 жыл бұрын
Prog metal song breakdown? *All of Yogev Gaby's subs enter the chat*
@YogevGabay2 жыл бұрын
HELP ME GET TO HIM SO I CAN PRODUCE ALL THESE VIDEOOOSSSSSSSSS
@lostknotdown4ever2 жыл бұрын
@@YogevGabay holy shit, senpai noticed me 😍😂
@elliotrichards69482 жыл бұрын
I would absolutely watch a breakdown for every track off the album. Keep it up man
@metroknowm2 жыл бұрын
yes.
@HerbalistGuybrush2 жыл бұрын
Id buy popcorn an nachos for every breakdown.
@ceenab9232 жыл бұрын
Every song they've made, lol not just this album
@FredNagel2 жыл бұрын
Holy shit, 10 comments down before I find one that does not mention Yogev Gabay 😂 Sorry for ruining it.
@alihijazi44512 жыл бұрын
YOGEV GABAY WANTS TO COLAB WITH YOU MATT! LET'S MAKE THIS HAPPEN FOLKS!
@CrazyUncleJack2 жыл бұрын
Please do a collab with Yogev Gabay for his series “Time Consuming”, in which he does exactly these sorts of drum breakdowns.
@yoelmaimon66262 жыл бұрын
this is amazing!! and super interesting to hear this from the artist himself, yogev gabay is doing this kind of thing about different artists for years now, and does it very well. it would be amazing for you guys to collab on next videos, with matt garska on thought process and the parts themselves and yogev gabay on visuals and editing....a dream!!!
@patrickprotzman24072 жыл бұрын
Even with a well-trained ear, this rhythmic structure is a worthy challenge for any musician or dedicated fan. Brilliant, cerebral writing that is brutal yet invigorating. Thank you for sharing your unparalleled skill with us, Matt!
@jidenshaotoko2 жыл бұрын
Hang in there Matt. I'll get my PhD and I promise I'll come back to this video. In all seriousness, thank you VERY MUCH for taking the time to sit down and explain the entire thought process behind the song. It's hard enough to make sense of what you guys play from a technical standpoint, so it's very interesting to learn what goes through your mind when you're coming up with all these parts. Really appreciate it.
@jeddej2 жыл бұрын
Collaborate with Yogev Gabey!
@isaacvandoren47332 жыл бұрын
Matt X Yogev!!
@tonystef39832 жыл бұрын
Matt + Yogev collab would be out of this world!!!
@M43STR0_dnb2 жыл бұрын
Please collaborate with Yogev Gabay
@TheDudleyReport2 жыл бұрын
You should make more of these with Yogev Gabay. It would fit very well with his time consuming KZfaq series.
@Proghead882 жыл бұрын
Why? Matt did all the work and shows all the work. It would be redundant to bring anyone else just because they think similarly.
@TheDudleyReport2 жыл бұрын
@@Proghead88 You make a fair point and I respect that completely. Matt has worked very hard to get where he is and understands what he has created unlike anyone else. As a result he has explained the rhythmic breakdown well. However if he did collaborate with Yogev, and it would be entirely his choice if he wanted to do so, it would bring Yogev's more polished and comedic editing style and clearer visual representations of the different rhythms and rhythmic concepts. I imagine this would have the potential to bring a bigger audience to these rhythmic breakdowns which would benefit both Matt and Yogev. Both Yogev and Matt's organic audience would be drawn to the result, plus Yogev's video style (from a subjective position at least) is more appealing because it's production elements make it both more entertaining and more easily digestable. I have nothing against the way Matt is producing these videos and it is a privilege to hear directly from the master himself on a free platform such as KZfaq. I don't deny any of that. I simply really enjoy Yogev's channel too and wish to support them both and am excited by the idea of a collaboration as Yogev has stated he would love to offer his services.
@TylerHNothing2 жыл бұрын
omg love the even numbered phrases against triplet feel. genius. wasn't sure why the end was so weird compared to the 5's/7's in the beginning
@spencerj2 жыл бұрын
Please look into Yogev Gabay. He's an educational forefront for the rhythmic genius of modern metal and djent rhythm. He's been working like hell for the past 5 or so years on his channel, and you guys would really benefit from working together
@Proghead882 жыл бұрын
How would Matt benefit if he's already writing, recording and playing what he loves to the fullest and breaking it down to the highest technical degree both on video and sheet music and selling it exclusively? I think he's better off saving time and showing the writing concepts straight from himself without anyone having to break it down or explain further.
@thevastidity8882 ай бұрын
@@Proghead88 I think what he means is maybe a podcast discussion amongst the two where they discuss complex rhythms and the nuances of rhythm in music. As for actually working together I think it could work in terms of Matt is working on a tune and needs a crazy modulation but can't figure it out so goes to Yogev to see what he would do!
@thomasstunts2 жыл бұрын
Yogev Gabay! You NEED to check out his series called time consuming
@und9r2 жыл бұрын
You should definitely do this breakdown with Yogev
@HerbalistGuybrush Жыл бұрын
Why? He already did it. Plus Matt is the actual Composer, plus Matt sells his transcriptions online.
@andrewcummins19762 жыл бұрын
Yogev Gabay has a series called “Time Consuming” that is really interesting to watch, and he wanted to do a collab with you, so I am trying to get this seen! Love your stuff, Matt, and this video is awesome. Thank you for the insight.
@NadavLuzia2 жыл бұрын
A collab with Yogev Gabay !!!!
@mapkocc2 жыл бұрын
15:27 The Prog School actually did the math in his breakdown video of this song. It's actually uncanny how spot on that breakdown was, now that I watched Matt explain in his own words. Dude read the Garstka brain waves out in the ether.
@arnauloayza2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the spirit of exploration in this man, groundbreaking. Thoughts And Prayers next!
@VopiscusGuitar2 жыл бұрын
Hey brother, collab with Yogev so we can all develop pythagorean priapisms.
@tristanmaz32122 жыл бұрын
Please work with yogev gabay (time consuming) one day 🙏🤘
@SterlingSimmons222 жыл бұрын
Please collab with Yogev Gabay
@CusBanshee422 жыл бұрын
Someone is going to need to make a breakdown of this breakdown...
@Badzad312 жыл бұрын
This is really cool. You guys write super complex music and are pushing the genre and kind of music in general places it's never went before. Being willing to actually go over your process and explain what's going on is just the coolest move. It makes it so much more accessible, as a musician, and feels like you're encouraging people to take this stuff and USE it, which is just awesome. Massive respect, man.
@JoshRudi2 жыл бұрын
Matt the MonomythBuster. I never would have guessed that the majority of the track was based on the same rudiment but it makes so much sense. This video blew my mind a little bit, so inspiring!
@rogerorchestry2 жыл бұрын
I think the information contained in this video is unbelievably valuable. There can't be many people in the world who can extend their rhythmic imagination to this level, practically place it in an awesome song, and then take the time to explain it to us? To me this is a special level of insight that provides a creative leap to anyone that takes the time to study it.
@aymericmarchand34722 жыл бұрын
I'm not a drummer, but man, this is gold! Amazing stuff. Especially for us out there painfully programming and adapting presets without a solid rythmic education. The explanation you gave about Clave helped me realize and understand a groove I've had in my head for years! Gordian Naught next would also make my day!
@hillelamir76782 жыл бұрын
You should collab with Yoev Gabay! He does very similar stuff and would love to do it with you!
@robertpien87082 жыл бұрын
Ty Matt this a a great example of how we can really develop are rythem concepts to a new and very exciting level. I think it would really be great for you to continue this method of your concept. Rythem is an amazing adventure when you open up to new areas of it , you will be pleasantly surprised what you will find .
@aliashrafhajiyev39022 жыл бұрын
Yogev Gabay Collab!!! This guy deserves it!
@laupille75002 жыл бұрын
Matt X Yogev has to become real !!
@WrapMasterLLC6 ай бұрын
Matt.. finally a language I understand...I produce a lot of off time stuff, and I feel you like a long lost brother. . thank you for making sense in my brain.
@SubParHobbyistDrums2 жыл бұрын
I just absolutely love how you democratize your thought process. Thanks for the vid!
@adonisdavidchristou97112 жыл бұрын
Matt x Yogev Gabay
@edyncrowley2894 Жыл бұрын
This is my favourite song ever as a drummer
@bazierk51752 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite song off Parrhesia and seeing it live was incredible. Yes please more song breakdowns. This is my favorite genre of KZfaq videos, and from the artist themselves is a real treat.
@Salfredo25482 жыл бұрын
Ever since the Rick Beato interview I realized I really appreciate your insight. I love Javier and Tosin, but I have also heard so many Tosin interviews that I could probably answer the questions for him.
@Bassplayer5092 жыл бұрын
I think it's safe to assume Matt trains metronomes in his free time
@cydeveas2 жыл бұрын
If your planning on breaking down your drum parts please do it with kzfaq.info
@Proghead882 жыл бұрын
idk if you know, but Matt writes all his transcriptions and sells them. I don't think he'd be into transcription collabs. Writing, recording, touring, and transcribing that work himself seems to be equally important to him.
@diek_yt2 жыл бұрын
Incredible video, Matt. Thanks so much for taking the time to put this together!!!
@mattdunn74342 жыл бұрын
Garstka + Yogev Gabay Collab? 👀👀 He's been breaking down songs like this for awhile now on his channel/series Time Consuming
@Proghead882 жыл бұрын
Well, Matt has been doing that for himself for years, so why not buy his actual transcriptions?
@JeefMcQueef2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your hard work Matt. From the transcripts to the videos to the drum seminars. Absolutely one of the greatest ever. 🙌
@felixthefearless18862 жыл бұрын
Love getting to feel how these grooves are born… Garstka is forever king of the lab
@tylergoodguy11942 жыл бұрын
This is great matt. I don't have a music background but you explained this at multiple translations and I really appreciate it, as a Sociologist who listens to ya'll's music
@chrisbass1692 жыл бұрын
DO A COLLAB WITH YOGEV GABAY!!!!
@chanotcka2 жыл бұрын
Love this video style. Learning the first couple minutes of the brain dance was one of the best things for my drumming and hearing you talk through the concepts here is brilliant.
@deanplaysdrums66892 жыл бұрын
Jeeeez. There is so much gold in this content that I almost sh*t myself. Love it, can't wait for the next ones!!
@felixurbanoberglund92672 жыл бұрын
Yooo collab with Yogev gabay?!!!
@con7rl670 Жыл бұрын
How come you are such a cool chill dude
@stevejordan1354 Жыл бұрын
Digging the comp breakdowns, Matt. Thank you!
@kaas3472 жыл бұрын
It's amazing first of all that you have managed to be so creative to even conjure such rhythmical mathematical complexity in your mind in the first place. But it is actually astounding that you are able to perform these quantitatively orchestrated masterpieces with your hands and feet. 👽
@sierrrrrrrra2 жыл бұрын
I will watch every video like this that you make. That got me thinking a lot!! Thanks so much!
@JulianFernandez2 жыл бұрын
Do a colab with Yogev Gabay!!!
@Photonkannon2 жыл бұрын
Here for my boy Yogev!!!
@spellingchampeon2 жыл бұрын
Matt I LOVE this content, and you MUST do the rest of the songs. I would also love some recaps on some older ones such as toof and claugh
@MultiSkateChannel2 жыл бұрын
When you break it down, I can understand it.. listening to the song before this video I was just dumbfounded. Your mind and body have created some incredible music, what an absolute legend
@Shorjok2 жыл бұрын
It's so rewarding to become familiar with such a wacky rhythm. Makes each listen better every time. Personally I would love to see a breakdown of Microaggressions since it's just so damn fast.
@barisjohn772 жыл бұрын
what kind of a genius are you Matt !! This is a great gem, thank you and keep them coming🔥🔥🔥🔥
@jamesmurff1932 жыл бұрын
I would love to hear about all of the rhythmic patterns on the new album. This was very informative. I’m starting to actually play at 44, and learning how to incorporate the concepts in the rudiments is helping me a lot. Thanks.
@vincentbaillargeon91392 жыл бұрын
Those analysis are very cool and helpful to understand what your idea behind the kit are. I would love to see more of those kind of videos. Thanks matt!
@VII07772 жыл бұрын
Love the humorous touches. Like the look back after detailing the snare hits. Had me rolling. 🤣
@ControlKey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the breakdown man, loved every bit of trying to analyze and play the song. Definitely gonna get me to buy some lessons, you are a very good teacher.
@brysonwilliam73912 жыл бұрын
Yes Matt! Please do more of these videos, they really help me better understand these concepts!
@Scrambles21122 жыл бұрын
i would watch every single video you make about the break down of any animals as leaders song. their drummer is amazing who ever it is
@brycecohoon Жыл бұрын
Me and the boys just watched you and the boys at vina robles and I gotta say my boy was yellin fuck yeah matt hella loud but you all played so well like i must say that was incredible to watch, great work son.
@anshuvenkateshwaran53242 жыл бұрын
bro this format is sick! learned so much, was practicing for an hour watching bits of this and getting them down 🙌
@xobacoGH2 жыл бұрын
Definitely any video analyzing any of your tracks is a inhuman gift that you can do for all of us. You're fuckin' awesome.
@camspianosink2 жыл бұрын
I loved the in-depth analysis and would love to see more of it. Thanks!
@DanKoetter2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this, Matt! Since you asked (regretfully, now, I'm sure), I would love to see a breakdown of the other tracks from the new album, as well! Having transcriptions and figuring out how to play your stuff is one thing, but to see how you actually come up with this shit is another, and is very insightful. I often wonder how you guys actually write some of these parts and how they originate & evolve, and these explanations help make sense of that, even though I'm not quite at the skill level to pull this shit off yet! To me, understanding the creative process is more fascinating than just witnessing the final product in any artistic medium, like watching behind-the-scenes on how a movie is made; I always get more enjoyment out of that than just seeing/hearing the final product and helps put everything into perspective and makes it easier to digest. Thanks again! Will see you guys again soon in Denver & Dallas!
@wigrex2 жыл бұрын
yes yes yes keep the breakdowns coming
@kosk34323 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing, Matt! this is insane and so inspirational in the same time :)
@Dogu_72 жыл бұрын
I definitely second all the comments suggesting a collaboration with Yogev Gabay!
@sauly992 жыл бұрын
this is really super informative and helpful for anybody writing drum parts or approaching music thats already written and trying to apply interesting drum parts to them
@loovinrak2 жыл бұрын
It's amazing hearing you beatbox / verbalise the beat. This content is awesome. Can't wait for the next video!
@Darota5292 жыл бұрын
As a massive AAL fan, it is so cool to see the math behind the writing! Just here to show support for you doing breakdown videos for the rest of Parrhesia 🤙🏼
@AntaresValdemar2 жыл бұрын
Super cool concept, using a rudiment as a starting framework and plugging different subdivisions and feels into it. Also love how you vocalise the patterns to show how you maintain feel within the complexity. Can't pretend I was able to fully process it, but still inspiring to see this thought process explained :)
@artsmith53172 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for doing it. Please do more. Your playing is way above my pay grade but I really appreciate hearing your perspective and approach. I am interested in hearing the background on Gestaltzerfall and the breakdown in the middle of the song. I think it’s one of AaL’s most profound moments because of the space given by drums and guitars. Seems like it’s against your norm. I get chills every time I listen.
@eldani80959 ай бұрын
This is the best video on the internet. 🤯🤯🤯
@ScoutBobrman8622 жыл бұрын
Great walk through the method to the madness! Keep up the great work Matt! Blessings and continued success! ✌️ 👍🙏🤙🤙
@ethanryan5034 Жыл бұрын
Just found this video now and it's super interesting to hear your thoughts and ideas when composing from a theoretical standpoint, it makes it much easier to understand how you and the rest of AAL come up with these absolutely insane ideas for tunes. Hope you can make more soon man!🤘
@darkpassenger21972 жыл бұрын
This metric modulation method feels to me like a secret key to segue any riff you make into something more expansive on an original idea, thanks for sharing the insight some of us are trying to learn but nobody puts out good info like this. Maybe one day you can play Meshuggah on one foot. =]
@cadben2 жыл бұрын
More analyses!!! Love this video so much. So fascinating to see your wild brain at work
@SUPERxSOAKER2 жыл бұрын
Dude this was so sick. Please do more of these videos!! So inspiring!
@MrValint2 жыл бұрын
This was absolutely amazing. Thank you, Matt for this insight into yours and the band's writing process!
@johnl26532 жыл бұрын
I'm not even a drummer (guitar player), and I found this fascinating, thanks for posting.
@AustinGeithnerPottery2 жыл бұрын
This is amazing. I love to see and hear about your process. The patterns are beautiful and inspiring. I’m definitely looking forward to learning more from you. Thank you for sharing this wonderful content.
@laurentmorin19232 жыл бұрын
Amazing! I did not expect to be able to follow in the least, so well done on explaining it so clearly!
@zacherickson66882 жыл бұрын
Yo this was so fun to watch. Very cool to see explained
@timberfinn31312 жыл бұрын
Thank you Matt you’re a mad man lol please do more of these :)
@tanfizhussain37852 жыл бұрын
Love it! The patterns make sense now! I would love to see more videos like these please!
@aaronsparks90122 жыл бұрын
I don't think I've ever heard this type of drum pattern before he might be on too something your killing it Matt!!!
@NikkeK2 жыл бұрын
This was so interesting to watch, thanks Matt!
@glebanful2 жыл бұрын
Great work, would be so great to see you collab with Yogev!
@mendellee2 жыл бұрын
this is fascinating to me because the initial hihat you set up is duple, so even though your change the feel in the crash ride once your feet start up, I don't hear it in triple - I thought it was the opposite, that the duple was the main feel and the triple was the modulation. I'll probably notate this out and get a met going to try get your intention into my head and intuition when I listen to this. really appreciate the analysis, def interested in more of this as a composer/percussionist who loves to mess with this kind of thing
@isaaccardin2 жыл бұрын
I would definitely watch a series of these kinds of videos, actually knowing what the fk is going on makes the songs even more enjoyable