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@92JinKazama2 ай бұрын
I had a chance to ask Gavin at one of his seminars to play this song. He said "No," and then sat down and played it. Managed to meet him afterwards, shake his hand and have a little chat. One of my fondest memories!
@paulocraiceАй бұрын
Have you seen playing Rush songs? Nailed. In fact, improved Limelight, A Passage To Bangkok and Some more. I'm a huge Rush fan, but Neil sometimes over drumming makes me angry. Unnecessary his hits over Limelight solo.
@montlejohnbojangles893715 күн бұрын
Hahaha, what a legend.
@asarsalari2 ай бұрын
That is the most outrageously perfect sounding drum kit I've ever heard
@jiltednut2 ай бұрын
Gavin mentioned in an interview a long time ago that he carefully gates his snare and kick drum. He spends a lot of time with the audio engineers before shows.
@johnnyresistance2 ай бұрын
I'm a guitar player 1st, bassist 2nd and crap drummer 3rd; when i saw porcupine tree live i started watching the guitars but then just watched gavin the whole gig. unbelievable player.
@AndrewRooneyDrums2 ай бұрын
World class 💪
@maawous29 күн бұрын
I saw him play with Pineapple Thief in 2022, before I knew about them I was a Porcupine Tree fan already. I went to see the whole band, I think especially Bruce Soord is an amazing musician too. But seeing Gavin play live is something else. I had to go up to the balcony so I could see HIM better 😂 I know absolutely nothing about playing any instrument, but he's so precise and clean and it's just happens so automatically. I felt like I had witnessed aliens landing 😂
@larseikind6662 ай бұрын
His snare does sound absolutely wonderful. It has that around 250hz "puck" sound that is so dangerous if you don't mix the rest of the instruments right. And his dynamics? Nah, I'm not going to comment on that. You all heard the man. He's a beast. He's an absolute gem in the world of rythmic musicianship.
@AndrewRooneyDrums2 ай бұрын
💯🙌
@AyamPushUp15 күн бұрын
It's his signature Sonor Protean snare
@frontprochproduction10 күн бұрын
Smooth as silk, as solid as granite, as tasty as butter and as tight as a snare drum. This man is one of the very best ever.
@johnbelfiglio5622 ай бұрын
I’ve seen that video a million times. Such a good explanation by Gavin on how he created this.
@jonpoon38962 ай бұрын
You’re in love with the snare sound. It’s the hi hats for me
@AndrewRooneyDrums2 ай бұрын
Whole kit when he’s playing! 🙌
@jonpoon38962 ай бұрын
@@AndrewRooneyDrums those high toms!!
@loud70702 ай бұрын
Gavin is a craftsmen, a drum composer and an absolute maestro! I have had the absolute pleasure to see him live numerous times.
@MrRobca13 күн бұрын
Gavin has the best sounding drums imo. So crisp but yet a big fat sound. That snare and that kick.... No words needed.
@AndrewRooneyDrums13 күн бұрын
Yeah it's the dream sound.
@ewan_ou18218 күн бұрын
I’ve been following GH’s music career for 10-12yrs now, and the one thing I’ve noticed is that no matter what genre of music he is playing, he always gives 100% to the music. For me, GH has continued the legendary status of Jeff Porcaro. GH is all about the rhythm, the groove, and above all “keeping time”. He doesn’t do the big drum solos, nor does he have the “look at me” sort of mentality. No, he goes about his business. He only plays what is appropriate for the song, the music, and never attempts to overplay the vocals. But this is the mastery someone who understands his/her role. he is the guy thank God th
@MikeKobb2 ай бұрын
Andrew! Thanks so much for this reaction and lesson! Way more than I hoped for when I made the request. I really enjoyed it. Well done learning that riff! I will sit and study the chart so that perhaps my bass player's brain will eventually be able to count this properly. :-) In the meantime, I'll continue to just enjoy the heck out of Gavin's playing. All the best.
@911JayKay24 күн бұрын
I ve seen Gavin on the King Crimson Tour 2019 with two other drum guys. It was so fantastic.
@AndrewRooneyDrums24 күн бұрын
Oh nice!
@MrKewJ2 ай бұрын
Really like your videos Andrew, I'm not even a drummer but I really find that it makes me appreciate music that I've heard many times before in a new way. Keep up the good work. (and I'm a big Gavin Harrison fan)
@AndrewRooneyDrums2 ай бұрын
I appreciate that! 🙏
@Toolship2 ай бұрын
One of the most talented Progressive rock/metal drummer out there. So much details in his drumming
@timbenke567618 күн бұрын
phenomenal... loved it, thank you
@AndrewRooneyDrums18 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@twelvemonkeys87862 ай бұрын
This is sensational. So precise. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
@peteharper32992 ай бұрын
Holy shit, why have I never listened to PT? If you'd put that on and told me it was a rare Deftones outtake I would have absolutely believed it.
@AndrewRooneyDrums2 ай бұрын
Yup great stuff 🙌
@Xbx0ne2 ай бұрын
YESSS I swear it's been so long since someone has done a *GAVIN HARRISON* reaction, and I'm so excited to see your thoughts on one of my favorite PT songs!!!
@OsmonArtist2 ай бұрын
Omg how is it possible to play that groove? "Are we over playing or under executing" Wow so true!
@AndrewRooneyDrums2 ай бұрын
Yup I’ve often thought about that!
@warren_r2 ай бұрын
IMO, the way Gavin drops into straight-ahead 4/4 rock in the middle part of the song is crucial to making everything work. It gives the listener something to lock into and just enjoy rocking out with before the pattern goes back into syncopation. It's the exact same thing Rush and Dream Theater did so well in their careers.
@MikeKobb2 ай бұрын
Yeah, and Tool does this in Pneuma as well.
@Wendelvendel2 ай бұрын
This was an awesome video. Thanks so much fpr all the thoughts!!!
@BehindTheKitOfficial19 күн бұрын
One of my favorite tracks from Gavin. I used this as inspiration to create my own track for my bands song "Skeletons at the Banquet" REALLY fun patterns
@AndrewRooneyDrums19 күн бұрын
Nice! 💯🤘
@m.cliffordswittsendproduct23802 ай бұрын
Hey Andrew, haven't dropped a hello in a while. You make me proud, seeing you do that riff slow, medium and fast(ish). I admire your " Gannahs" (cajones) you my friend are a true rock star! Undaunted, valiant and courageous! Keep knocking it out of the park!
@AndrewRooneyDrums2 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks! 🙏
@Titanium_Cranium2 ай бұрын
Greetings from Scotland, Andrew. Love the content on your channel despite not being a serious drummer myself (bad guitarist, sorry) but I've enjoyed jamming on them with friends many times and I love to see you break down the techniques of the greats. I particularly enjoyed your analysis & playthrough of that beastly beat of Gavin's. I'd like to request you do more of that in future becauses it's great to see you behind the kit in your natural environment, making the impossible feats of the drumming titans seem more attainable for mortals like us. Keep chopping wood pal, cheers.
@absentlight45322 ай бұрын
Gavin has a really good book named Rhythmic Composition that includes the drum transcription to Bonnie the Cat. Forward by Neil Peart. 😉
@donnelson66942 ай бұрын
Gavin is amazing. Andrew's no slouch either. Very nice.
@dust4magnet2 ай бұрын
Gavin's videos make me laugh with joy. I agree that he's capable of subbing in for Danny. Portnoy proved that he could, too.
@diegoarriaza77312 ай бұрын
He´s my fav drummer by far
@AndrewRooneyDrums2 ай бұрын
🙌
@infinite75012 ай бұрын
Over the years I've tried to learn a lot of his parts. Not sure if I've ever got it dead on. I'm pretty sure I've put in too many parts. I've always took it on as a challenge. I'm sure I've always fallen short. Love this guy. Another level!!
@AndrewRooneyDrums2 ай бұрын
Yup his execution is 💯🙌
@michaelcaudle112920 күн бұрын
Smooth as butter
@tictocbang74432 ай бұрын
Can't wait to see him with Pineapple Thief, again. His love for playing comes through in every song.
@jonthebeloved60942 ай бұрын
@@tictocbang7443 I bought the meet and greet package last tour. They brought out a big screen and explained their writing and recording process. Worth every penny and the bonus was standing next to the stage, eight feet from his kit. Everybody around me was a drummer!
@jamesstuart77922 ай бұрын
Gavin is just a understated monster on a kit. He doesnt sing and dance on social media or shout about his playing, but he just quietly goes about placing every note perfectly, with perfect dynamics.. and taste. Even his mad fills are still tasty and musical. One of the GOATS without doubt, a huge influence on me as a player.. and this tune has it all. Its funky, clever, dynamic, and nearly impossible to play lol And yes, his whole kt is probalby the best sounding kit on earth. Its him and his engineers too, as he sounds just as amazing with Pineapple Thief as he does with Porcupine Tree. His drum tuning and mixing is top of the tree.
@kaynesantor81362 ай бұрын
Thank you, Mike Cobb. I'm glad I'm not the only bass player that felt like an idiot trying to count this. I could air guitar to it, by purely feel and banging my head along with it. I lost count after 3. And now I know why. So thank you Mike, and Rooney. I learned stuff today.
@Arthur-ke9vz2 ай бұрын
Just the tuning on his drums makes his sound so incredible
@patrickm.6352 ай бұрын
Gavin's high-hat / right hand is a damn metronome. He actually keeps the 4/4 on the hats through most of the beat.
@88omair2 ай бұрын
Gavin’s the drum professor!
@AndrewRooneyDrums2 ай бұрын
Hell of a player
@Unibabble2 ай бұрын
I can't get enough of Gavin Harrison - how about reacting to one of the live videos from the recent Closure/Continuation tour??
@AndrewRooneyDrums2 ай бұрын
Sounds good!
@petervoigtmann2 ай бұрын
love your humor!
@AndrewRooneyDrums2 ай бұрын
🙏
@Freedom35ab2 ай бұрын
I've been hoping you'd do this video for a long time!
@robertratcliffe79262 ай бұрын
Phenomenal drummer
@olfrud2 ай бұрын
These kind of reactions are the best ones!
@Freedom35ab2 ай бұрын
The gizmo on the high hat is called a drop clutch. They've been around forever.
@MikeKobb2 ай бұрын
Thanks for that! I have not noticed any other drummers I've watched using one, but honestly, I watch Gavin more closely than most drummers. ;-)
@jonthebeloved60942 ай бұрын
@@Freedom35ab I just bought one recently, but I haven't tried it out yet.
@Freedom35ab2 ай бұрын
@@MikeKobb I think a lot of drummers just have a second set of hats these days. So they just use them when playing double kick instead of using a drop clutch.
@miscellaneous52152 ай бұрын
Such an awesome drummer and drum sound. Check out the sticks he uses too. Massive.
@jonthebeloved60942 ай бұрын
I think the Steve Jansen / Japan song Gavin referenced is Still Life in Mobile Homes. Gavin would be my choice to step on for Peart, too.
@AndrewRooneyDrums2 ай бұрын
Great call!
@Ejlectronics6Ай бұрын
Still Life is such a iconic sound. Mick Karn killing it on the bass as always. Would love to hear a Steve Jansen/Japan drum breakdown.
@zenf1shАй бұрын
His father used to play in a band with Simon Philips' father.
@ErikGruber2 ай бұрын
Came for the drum reaction. Stayed for the memes!
@AndrewRooneyDrums2 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🙏
@EessaTube24 күн бұрын
I'd love your take on the drummer from the Japanese band 'Lovebites'. I suggest check out the live performance of the song 'Soldier Stands Solitarily'.
@tamarockstar452 ай бұрын
I love beats that sound like they're in an odd time signature or a poly rhythm but are actually 4/4.
@kingkongkungkwang2 ай бұрын
Every single thing this guy does is so meticulously calculated, it is almost transcendent.
@nomore1984268 күн бұрын
I don't know if it's mentioned... but how amazing and CLEVER that if you count eight 1/4's, no bass or snare drum is ever hit on a 1/4 note except for count 7. It's so unusual but groovy and amazing.
@WishForTheNight2 ай бұрын
This is such a great reaction and musiclesson. The bald kiwi strikes again!
@darranschnepf8076Күн бұрын
You really need to check out Gavin playing on Antoine Fafard and Gavin Harrisons new album,Perpetual Mutations,it really showcases how damn good Gavin is,absolutely phenomenal performance on that album,check it out you wont regret it,personally in my opinion this would be his best work on this album and ive followed Gavin for a very long time.
@AndrewRooneyDrumsКүн бұрын
Sounds good. Love me some Gavin!
@tommoger2 ай бұрын
His snare has hybrid bearing edges. The top edge is rounded (at his request) so that more of the batter head is in contact with the shell. He also uses S-Hoops on the snare and toms.
@AndrewRooneyDrums2 ай бұрын
Thanks for that detailed gear info!
@tommoger2 ай бұрын
@@AndrewRooneyDrums no worries! Gavin does a great video explaining his signature snare on the Sonor Drum Tube channel. Thanks for all you do, really enjoy your videos 🥁
@manuelgodinez75912 ай бұрын
You have to hear his album "Cheating the Polygraph" a work of art
@michaellee26522 ай бұрын
You are spot on with the snare. I watched a video with Chad Sexton from 311 and he said "It's not tuned tight or wound tight, it is how he hits the snare that gives it that signature sound.
@chadcarrdrums2 ай бұрын
His signature Sonor snares are legendary.
@wolframreactor742 ай бұрын
Gavin also mics top and bottom heads separately with different EQs
@TeslaNick22 ай бұрын
You should check out Pineapple Thief - the other prog band Gavin plays for regularly if you don't already know about them. The outro bit of "Tear You Up" is a fun one to work out, it cycles down from 7/4 to 4/4 in two bar sections.
@lmk0012 ай бұрын
Tomas Haake and Stewart Copeland. Amazing technique this guy has like those guys
@keithbond94232 ай бұрын
great analysis of one of my favorite PT songs. Despite not being a drummer (I play guitar), I really enjoy your videos. I'd love to see your analysis of "The Only Unforgivable Thing" by Marillion. This is another song where the drum accents are in unique and unusual places. I'd love to see what you think. This is a deep cut from a deep deep catalog. I don't know if you've ever heard of Marillion. They are another prog band that has been around since 1979 and they are still making music. Currently working on their 21st studio album. Marillion is my fav band with Porcupine Tree my 2nd favorite.
@rrrayrrray2 ай бұрын
Hi Andrew-great channel. Thank you for it! If you haven’t yet listened to John Densmore of the Doors, I highly recommend it: He’s very underrated, and counts Elvin Jones as a big influence. Listen to When the Music’s Over, or anything from the Doors really. Cheers,
@Powerfan_9920 күн бұрын
I play drums for a relatively long time. But never heard of him until last week. He is insanly perfect... that's not even the right word. He is beyound that. He should be his own category
@rodrigomichelettoaffonso51932 ай бұрын
Andrew, take care, reacting to Gavin turns you into fulltime Meg Ryan Oh Yeah meme face....LoL cheers!!!
@LordBaktor2 ай бұрын
I wonder if Gavin likes splash cymbals at all...
@AndrewRooneyDrums2 ай бұрын
🤣🤣
@Meul19682 ай бұрын
Saw the band Porcupine Tree impressive band/drummer!
@erikhamann2 ай бұрын
The easiest explaination is that the way he accents the groove has a 7/8 - 9/8 feel. If you wanted, you could count it as a 7/8 and 9/8 loop, but it's simpler to count these 16/8 as two bars of 4/4.
@MikeKobb2 ай бұрын
That's interesting. I do have a lot easier time counting it that way.
@SockerConny802 ай бұрын
How does he get that consistent sound out of his drums? Watch a few of his videos and you will notice the wear marks on his drums heads. Tuning and good heads are very important but everyone should include precision in their practice to get that perfect tamber.
@AndrewRooneyDrums2 ай бұрын
Very good point
@SockerConny802 ай бұрын
@@AndrewRooneyDrums Still, it is one of the most absurdly boring things to practice. I recommend it for days when you just don't want to practice but still drag yourself to the kit hoping for a miraculous spark of inspiration that doesn't come 😅
@epicslicer11623 күн бұрын
Im pretty sure when Gavin tunes that snare drum, he removes a few of the buzz wires on the reso head.
@drumvc80602 ай бұрын
Please react to Porcupine Tree 'Cheating The Polygraph' live at Tilburg, drumming perfection in every way imaginable.
@jah92532 ай бұрын
Or if you really want a crazy polyrhythm, check out the 2nd half of the song "What Happens Now?" from the same Nil Recurring album. He plays a a triplet ride over a 7/4 main part. Resolves every 3 measures.
@philippefrater20002 ай бұрын
As we say in French: "Contretemps"... 🖖🏻🇫🇷😎🇫🇷😎🇫🇷🖖🏻
@cjonesufc2 ай бұрын
Anything Gavin Harrison gets an instant click from me. He is always in my top 5 no matter who else is in it at the time. Often times he’s my number 1. Others on that list are typically Benny Greb, Neil Peart, Danny Carey, Carter Beauford, John Bonham, Dave Grohl, and Tim Alexander.
@MrDerushingo2 ай бұрын
I'm not even gonna talk about how good Gavin is. That's pretty much a given. I just want to point out that all manufacturers make good sounding drums but Sonor still makes the prettiest!
@AndrewRooneyDrums2 ай бұрын
Yup. All the gear/companies do the job 👍
@sebulban2 ай бұрын
Not too many people understand the wizardry of Gavin Harrison
@PaulHilburger2 ай бұрын
GAVIN THE GOAT
@DocLong12 ай бұрын
Instead of mathematical formulas and DNA strands, we should just broadcast Gavin Harrison videos into deep space if we really want to impress the other life forms out there.
@dominic43792 ай бұрын
Drum sorcery
@wolframreactor742 ай бұрын
And it’s in 4/4 😮
@La_sagne2 ай бұрын
feels like 31/16 and 33/16 alternating
@La_sagne2 ай бұрын
maybe more 15/8 and 17/8.. i have to check with a metronome. im too dumb for this. it doesnt matter though. you might aswell count it as 4 bars of 4/4 😅
@emjem992 ай бұрын
GH could most certainly replace DC in a week. He's a wonderful talent (as is DC).
@AndrewRooneyDrums2 ай бұрын
Yup he’s that good
@J-Allen192 ай бұрын
Gavin Harrison has played with King Crimson, and now Danny Carey is touring with BEAT doing King Crimson songs. There's a solid reason you think Gavin could fill Danny's shoes!
@Aaron_Gentry2 ай бұрын
Gavin Harrison is the UK's answer to America's Danny Carey. He is that good in my opinion
@DallasGunther2 ай бұрын
Yeah. I've compared the two many times. Both have a very high facility but also very tactful of when to turn it on or to lay back and just keep time.
@TheMadComposer2 ай бұрын
Agreed. Gavin could totally play for Tool.
@92JinKazama2 ай бұрын
Please also check out Steve Jansen's drumming on Japan's record Still Life in Mobile Homes.
@ibd19772 ай бұрын
Knight Rider vibes.
@Arthur-ke9vz2 ай бұрын
Zildjians always sound the best, always
@FeralPatrick2 ай бұрын
Andrew always has a spare pair of underwear for after a Gavin review. ;) Andrew, have you seen the video for his "Cymbal Song?" It's a one-off super-cool video. Highly recommended.
@DallasGunther2 ай бұрын
Im hoping Alex and Ged get together with either Gavin or Danny and play some of those old songs for the younger crowd who havent had a chance to see Rush when Neil was still around
@Wizardofgosz26 күн бұрын
There is no doubt a lot of his tone is in the way he hits the drum, but with EQ and compression you can make it sound like literally anything.
@ivanbutler60792 ай бұрын
Would you pick Danny Carey to sub for Harrison in Porcupine Tree?
@AndrewRooneyDrums2 ай бұрын
Now that would be tricky. Craig Blundell 💯
@danieltanguay575022 күн бұрын
Hi, love content. My favorite drumer no surprise Gavin Harrison, but Keith Carlock is a monster two. Can you do a reaction on this pieces please. fusion rock guitar wayne krantz keith carlock tim levebvre - why - 2005 live
@olbaolbaАй бұрын
Didn't get the Copeland vibe. But David Garibaldi was my instant reaction when I heard the first groove.
@erikmaronde22442 ай бұрын
There are a few drummers that could "sit in for" Danny Carey. Marco Minneman or Larnell Lewis maybe. Let us hope it will not be necessary ever. 🎶🖖
@mushroomcloud2222 ай бұрын
Roooooooooney! You haven't heard of Japan? I mean, OK, fair, it's totally a band for 'connoisseurs' - but the story is that for many years, Duran Duran have been bombed by questions of whether they didn't rip off Japan, and they were vehemently denying it saying that it was common influences and everything, but when one original member of Japan died, there was an acknowledgement that if Japan didn't exist, Duran Duran wouldn't have been what it became.
@FatherGapon-gw6yoАй бұрын
Gavin has come a long way from his Iggy Pop days.
@alakablam79012 ай бұрын
Andrew might want to take a pregnancy test 😂
@AndrewRooneyDrums2 ай бұрын
It’s a boy!
@AdamEwart2 ай бұрын
I'm actually surprised it's taken you this long to get to this...pretty sure I mentioned it in a comment a year or so ago. Everything Gavin does is beyond any level! Don't tell anyone, but Tool are my fave band, and Gavin Harrison is better than Danny. There, I said it! 🤘
@jah92532 ай бұрын
I realize this is entirely subjective, but Gavin is the best drummer in the world IMO.
@chadcarrdrums2 ай бұрын
Gavin Harrison smokes Danny Carry's ass, and it doesn't take him 10 years to write kick ass drum parts for an album.