Beautifully done brother. I’m so blessed to have spent time with him at such a magical time. And you were blessed with so much more... May we honor him with the life we have left here. Love you brother.

Thank you for sharing... we lost a great friend and immense talent.

It's not easy to watch this entire video, too emotionally intense. It's difficult to understand the sadness can be felt for someone that I never met, I think that answer is found in music and what it generates. Sean will forever be in our hearts thank you for all the memories.

One of the most important influence of modern drumming Blended Tony Williams fusion style with Hoglan/Lombardo esque heaviness. Prototype of 95% of modern 'prog' drummers today. Immense drumming and musical mind. Still an emotional watch even after all this time

the times that were had will stay in the head, it's the times that could have been are lost.

Human was such a jaw dropping metal album. I think Sean's drumming pushed Death's limits

jason i feel your pain hes my all time favourite drummer, been a year now and it still upsets me

The reason I started taking percussion seriously. Rest in peace to a true master.

Rest in peace legend Sean Reinert, you were one of the best of the best😔

Wonderful tribute for one of the most beautiful souls on this planet. I’ll miss you, Sean! 😪

He was 19 when he recorded Human. Let that sink in for a moment...

Thank you Jason. Sean had an unbelievably unique voice on the instrument. I was not prepared for this. He was my favourite drummer since 93 when Focus was released. Someone I had always hoped to meet along with you and the rest of Cynic. All I can say is thank you again Jason.

I remembered the first time I heard Death's Human album... I was floored, it instantly became one of my favorite (not just death metal, but in general) albums of all-time, in great part due to his drumming. I remember I had to buy the tape several times because they would start sound muddy after a while from playing them so much. I will always appreciate his talent, may he rest in peace.

Wow, you can really see the influence of Tony Williams on his drumming at the start of the video. RIP

Damn this vid makes me tear up everytime I watch it what a good tribute rip Sean

I am sorry for the loss of your friend, he made his mark and will be forever remembered.

Thanks Jason. We will never forget. Foe us who never knew or experienced the Man, His art already remains and will be for aeons to come

can't believe it's been 3 years, i never met this man in my life, but he inspired me so much and i wish i could thank him

Beautiful tribute. Such a shock. Still can't quite grasp it myself. Lucky to meet Sean a few times over years with Death, Cynic and Aeon Spoke. Incredible drummer. Unique. Changed the way drumming was approached with the work on Human.

Please accept my condolences for your loss... it’s incredible and inspiring how a man who I’ve never met had such an impact on me - and many musician friends of mine - the loss is widespread... As a developing drummer in high school, and a huge fan of metal and jazz, FOCUS and HUMAN were jaw dropping because it proved that extreme music could actually SWING! It was now safe to play anything and everything! I chuckle when I read back and Sean laments “yeah I’m that Human guy”... well it has, and still does, blow us all away... I could go on forever about his incredible influence but I’ll just close with a big Thank You 🙏🏼 to the extended Cynic musical family tree for years of listening enjoyment. Much love for the huge impact you’ve all had on me.

Thank you for sharing this. Sean and Cynic were such a source of inspiration for me growing up. I am so sorry for your loss.

A beautiful tribute. Thank you Jason

Can't believe he's gone. 😢❤

Sorry for ur loss bro, my name is Tommy from Dominican Republic and let me tell you that Ive been a metalhead since 1985 and started singing metal in 93. I had 4 different bands in a period of almost 20 years locally. One of those bands was called Science Fusion with Ruben Acevedo on the drums, who lives in FL now and is business partner with Tony Choy as we speak. They sent me pics and videos of Atheist last concert over there. Mr. Schaeffer sent me through Ruben a personalized video thanking me for being a long time fan and for the music I made in my country, metal brothers unite! I cried when I heard about Sean's passing, since he was one of my biggest inspiration since I got a hold of Cynic's demos before Focus bro, which is the album that changed all metalheads here in this Caribbean island we call home. His memory will always live on and I have been a long time fan of you as well, since I bought that first Monstrosity album where you and George Corpsegrinder played together man. Shit, I had a big ass poster of you guys on the inside part of my bedroom's door that I cut out from a Metal Maniacs magazine. I had a monthly subscription. His legacy will live forever Jason, thank u for sharing!

Such a killer video man.. Sean was phenomenal! One of the best.. imo he paved the way with death and chuck for technical death metal.. such an amazing drummer and such a beautiful person.. great video, thanks for sharing.. cheers! RIP Sean Rienart..

Too sad. At least we got to enjoy your musical endeavors. RIP

Man, to think we lost both Seans in 2020 is overwhelmingly sad. Thanks for posting Jason.

❤ Forever Remembered 🎶

Fuck, I cried watching this! 😓 Thanks for sharing this with us, Jason! You guys are real legends and are so important to the Metal history! Love you all!

Sorry for your loss. Thank you both for Focus. Greetings from Poland.

Please upload much as U can Mr. Gobel!!! Legacy must live on !!! Thanks a lot!!! PS: see U in the better place guys! RIP

Remembering Sean

Hope one day you could upload everything!! Thanks for this, Jason. Sean is my favorite drummer of all ages.

Oh man.. You know I have a dream, Focus but only with bass and drums This, with good headphones, would be just heavenly

RIP master

Most elegant drummer ever.

Great video thank you for sharing. R.I.P. Sean

Thanks, Jason. Though I never met, I had the pleasure of emailing him a couple times way back in the day. Very humble and kind through and through. He will be missed.

Thank you so much for doing this, Jason. Grew up in Miami too, even went to the same high school as Sean (albeit at different times), and he is listed as my #2 all-time most influential drummer responsible for my style. The guy was an absolute juggernaut and he will be missed. So sorry for your loss.

Jason, 38 years behind the kit---SEAN would love this!!!!! LOVE YOU, DUDE!!!!!

One of the most talented drummer I ever heard, big loss, RIP Mr. Reinert😥

A musical genius. RIP

LEGEND

He is unique style on the HI-Hat was easy to recognise !! RIP Sean I hope your heart is still “ beating “ up there !

Thank you, Jason. Rest in Peace, Sean.

My favorite drummer. Ever.

Sean Reinert and now Sean Malone 🙏❤

Thanks for sharing this! A trailblazer and huge influence for 25+ years.....way too young.....

Rest in peace, Sean.. My heart just ugh,... No words..

Beautiful tribute, Jason. Thanks for this and for all the excellent music. Focus will forever be a unique inspirational record for generations to come. Thank you again and thanks to Sean, Sean and Paul

wow...thank you! I love to remember those early Cynic days... it was mindblowing - even 30 years later it is amazing!!!

A bit of us ends with him. He will be missed but always live on. Thanks Jason 🙏🏻

Very beautifully done. RIP Sean. What I wouldn't give for a full Focus documentary. Insanely cool seeing how the beginning of Sentiment was done!

Really moving...

Thank you, Jason, for sharing this heartfelt video. Sean was a massive influence on me musically, and I am thankful for the positive impact he had on the world. I am sad that he is gone.

Awesome tribute video Jason. Thanks so much for sharing.

Legend. Beautifully done video too. RIP Sean

Thank you for this Jason.

I've waited all my life to get a video based solely on Reinert. It took his death for that to happen.

Thanks Jason for sharing. Such a loss way too soon. Used to see you guys all the time in S. FL scene, The Treehouse or anywhere you guys were playing. Great memories 🙏🏻🎼

Cool guy. Thanks for letting us know this side of him.

I got to speak with him in 1994 as he would set his drum kit up sideways….. I still play a lot of the songs from MONSTROSITY/cynic/Death Human-- you take care !!!!❤😢

The Man

I love him, one of my drum heroes, i hope he's in a better place

Thank you for posting this. I met Sean 10 years ago in Chicago and he was cool. Took a picture with him and it was one of the greatest moment of my life. Amazing drummer!

¡Qué hermoso era Sean Reinert!

Thanks Jason for sharing all this! RIP SEAN!!!

Great video Jason!

rest in peace

This is too fucking good, Jason. Thank you, too cool seeing the making of such classic material. Sean changed the way I looked at drumming completely.

J, this is awesome, brings back some great memories, like walkin over a few doors to ya’lls warehouse to smoke, hang & watch rehearsals, while marveling at how ridiculously great & diverse musicians you guys were.

Thank you so much for sharing Jason, this is amazing! He truly was, and will forever be, one of the greatest!

Thank you so much for this! Beautifully put together. He left so much of himself right here. Not to mention all those smiles. Happy days.

Your video is uncredibly deep and loaded with emotions. I had just watched his DrumTalk interview just before and was blown away on how that man, my age, resonated life and spoke a lot the way I do. It felt like we had been brothers without knowing. And my admiration for him started with Human obviously. And onlh today, I hear him talk cozy in lenght in that interview, and watch your beautifully done video right after. . .Woe . . And I still don't know what ended his life . . .this is immensely weird, especially right after our mutual idol Neil. Man my sincere condolences truly. I understand he had been so close to you. Time will help your mourning, I feel you brother ☀️ R.I.P. to your Amazing and Awesome friend Sean.

Such a rad video. Thank you for sharing, Jason. I remember when the FOCUS album came out .. I've been a fan at least since HUMAN. And Sean's style and character always shone through.. I'm really at a loss for words after watching that. As I scour the internet for vids of him often now.. I met Sean once in Portland Oregon While on tour with Cynic .. I even got one pic with the guy and I can't find it. I'm not entirely sure how to say it but when he passed, it was as if a piece me was gone with him. As if a piece of myself had died. I always felt a strong connection with his playing and him as a person right from the beginning of hearing that pitter patter swell up at the intro to HUMAN. I'm glad he and i got to meet even if only for a very short time. He influenced my style so much from just those 2 albums it's just absolutely priceless.. He is indeed so very missed.. Thank you again, Jason..

Thank you for sharing this, Jason. Really appreciated.

Thank you so much for posting this and I am sorry for the loss of the great human being that Sean seemed to be. I only knew the drumming side and could hear the musical artist clearly but he meant a lot to you I can see that clearly as well now. Thank you

Thank you for sharing. rip

Just amazing! Thanks so much for sharing this Jason!

Rip sean. Long live CYNIC!!

I miss Sean so much

Thanks, también lo extrañaremos mucho, abrazo fuerte

A beautiful tribute!

Thank you, this is golden.

I think a complete package of these videos and a remixed version of Focus is in order. I would pay top dollar for it!

Great video, Jason. I found Cynic in 2008, and I'm a drummer. Between then and now, I can hardly put into a YT comment a synopsis that would do justice to the times & experiences & life I've had while listening to Sean & Cynic. I saw 'em live, I've dosed up to their albums multiple times, and put tons of hours into listening to their music in different environments otherwise. To say he's one of my favorite drummers would be a very easy thing, definitely a top-3er. I never met the guy in person, at the end of the day I'm a fan at a distance. Yet, with the connection I have to his musical output, it's as if I've lost a friend who I've known for 12 years. There's a burn to it. I don't expect it to cool off for quite some time. But that's fine, because I'd rather not go cold on someone so influential. Sean, thank you man. RIP

Beautiful Jason.

Awesome tribute.

Thanks for sharing this tribute.

Great video. Rip Sean.

Great video, Jason. Love the studio shots fro Focus. I went to the music store every day until that album came out.

2-06 tears

Beautiful.

Jason, thank you. I had no idea he actually played traditional grip

Big fan #breathmetal #cynicdrums

This is excellent. Thank you

RIP Metal Brother

Thank you.

Very cool video Jason... I hope your doing well. Darren

Today it would've been Sean's 50th birthday, damn