Anup Sastry - Titan - Play Through

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Watch in HD!!!!! This is a song off of my new EP called 'Titan'. This is by far one of the most favorite songs I've written, and I think the drum parts are really fun because a lot of the fills can be up for interpretation. I wanted to upload a drum play through for this song to introduce the release of my newest EP 'Titan', which I will have out on September 2nd!!! As usual, it will be available for free on Bandcamp!
I've taken a bit more of a minimalistic route in mixing the drums on this video. I had some requests in the past from people who wanted to hear what my drums sound like without so much processing. I also listened to past drum videos and realized that I really do over process my drums in some older mixes!!! So this time, I tried leaving things a lot more natural. The only heavy compression going on is on a parallel bus, and I am using multi-band compression on the entire mix. Other than that, I have an SSL compressor on the master before the limiter doing maybe all but 2 to 3 dB of gain reduction... As far as EQ'ing, I've really just high and low passed a lot of things for clarity. I kind of surprised my self at how little I used to throw this mix together!!! There are drums from the actual song still in the mix, but I did that on purpose just so my natural drums would fit in more with the final mix I will be releasing on the EP! Thats pretty standard for a lot of my videos... Especially covers as I've never removed drums from songs that aren't mine!
I've also tried using in some new room microphones in this mix. I have another room right next to my tracking room thats all hardwood floors, exposed walls, and mirrors. So its really reflective and 'fluttery'... My friend Adam Nolly Getgood and I decided to mess around with some different mic placements, and we ended up mic'ing this other room just as an experiment. It ended up completely changing my drum sound, and I was very please/shocked with the results!!! Anyways, majority of any reverb that can be heard in this mix is mainly from those room microphones!!! I'm still getting used to using those room microphones in my mixes, but I hope to get better and cleaner with it!!!
I recently started a Patreon that will have a lot of things available. I'll be offering the following:
- Drum MIDI for grooves/fills/songs/etc - will also include audio reference
- Drum Samples - both TCI files for Slate Trigger as well as audio files
- Raw/unprocessed drum multi-tracks from KZbin videos and session work
- Drum Transcriptions for solo material, KZbin videos, and session work
- Audio mixes from KZbin videos
- Downloads to all current and future releases
- Production stems for latest release (Illuminate) and future releases
/ anupsastry
Below are links to my Bandcamp and Facebook page where you can find more details regarding 'Titan'.
Bandcamp:
anupsastry.ban...
anupsastry.band...
Facebook:
/ anupsastrymusic
I also want to thank Jordan Salmon for the beautiful artwork! He also arranged the wallpaper I used in the intro of this video! You can find more of his work through the links below!
/ jordandesignsthings
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[@MattJFilms]

5 years later and the song still has the same amount of energy as when I first heard it. Thank you Anup, this and all of your other EP's forever rock!

[@drumerboy456sx]

Still!

[@balsara675]

Ya

[@cptlooney]

7 years later, still insane

[@lousybaker]

Yessssss same

[@danlawrance4499]

you should be so proud anup. 30 years of listening to metal and I was bored. you have reinvigorated my love love of metal with intelligent skillful drumming. Congratulations mate.

[@Metalpsyc.]

Same here. Guys like you Plini , Sethu are at doing awesome work.

[@garyfornow542]

THIS - Man, I thought I was really done with music, I was so sick and bored with everything and the "New" stuff that was coming out (Around 2012) was sucking even worse! But then I stumbled into this channel by sheer luck - I was not looking in the right places. I think the first progressive song I ever heard back then was Soil by Counterparts - sick! That song really got to me and still does to this day. I just learned how to play it and it gave me a huge boost in appreciation and enjoyment of this song. I know that Anup was in that very first search that I did back then and when I heard his sounds and found out that he does not play guitar but writes all of it (I believe all of this is him) well lets just say that I was confused, (how does he come up with this? How does he make it sound so awesome?) impressed, and happy that there was actually good music out there to find! Now I can barely keep up with everything I missed along the way as well as all of the new stuff. I often hear people repeat dumb stuff like "all music nowadays sounds that same... too perfect... etc... and I think "Have you heard of this guy?" I can name about 2 dozen bands that all have absolutely unique and amazing music. Probably could name dozens and dozens more as well, there is a ton of great stuff out there - perhaps these folks are looking in the wrong places much like I was... And I want to say thank you Anup! Music is so important to me (and probably most humans) and your sound is completely awesome. You helped me get through so many years where I really needed something like music to help pick me up. And the way, there is a guy that goes by "Wide Eyes" here on the KZbins that is a fantastic guitarist and often records in a staccato style that reminds me of what you are doing; have you heard of him? If not check him out!

[@Artburndesign]

Bro it’s been 7 years and this song still HITS HARD!! Anup🤘

[@dexterhurrenmusic]

*Walks to drum set* Crash cymbal: “please sir I have kids!”

[@RockBarnRecords]

The China cymbal also has reason to be afraid.

[@PaulOuzounov]

Anup is one of the best drummers in modern metal.

[@RickThatcher]

Paul Ozz Paul Ozz is one of the best guitarists in modern metal.

[@jowieseph]

Facts

[@dttzk68werty]

I can't get bored of this. It's a gateway to bliss

[@brzrk9453]

still a banger after so many years 🔥

[@Meinstantics]

One of the leading progressive drummers around, not enough cred given.

[@YourFoolishPride]

YOUR ATTACK IS PERFECT. Whatever you're doing, keep doing it or I'll be big sad. Mad respect, man. Fantastic job!

[@godsfinalpleaministries]

Anup, it's so nice to see you respond to some of your comments, and none is needed here, but man, you are SO inspiring. You're, without a doubt, my favorite drummer. You play from the heart, and it shows man. This is what a drummer sounds like. I don't have the words. Please stay the course and do not stop!

[@davidmurphy8364]

I've watched alot of drum videos, from the all time greats down to the current heros of our time, but there's just something about this performance. Hands down my favourite drumming video ever.

[@MattTera]

hands down favourite drummer, no matter how many times I watch this video over the years i just want to watch it even more!

[@abisheks2418]

@Anup Sastry the dry ride sounds amazing against the bright crashes at 4:30. Tasteful cymbal selection!!!

[@brixtonave7448]

i don't care about gospel chops, blast beat, rudiments what ever!! listen to his grooves and tune..... so Catchy. we all knew that drumming isn't a competition but ANUP you are the BEST.

[@NavidKhan84]

This man deserves year round supply of free Bhel Puri!

[@elijah2118]

Seriously the shining example of what playing drums is. His incorporation of style, simplicity, and overall showmanship would make ANYONE stop in their tracks, forget what they say, drop jaws when they hear him. Let alone SEE him perform. I love you, Anup. Thank you for helping me understand.

[@DavidOakesMusic]

379,682 views ? It deserves at least..... ...three times more than that !!!!

[@kashjaegermusic]

1. I agree! 2. ZOOLANDER!

[@TheFowo]

welp, over 600 000 now. Guess we're getting to it :P

[@ducatimo804]

still working on it

[@tylereatsbeans]

Give it 6 more months

[@syronesis9722]

It is so good to see a technical drummer play heavy music with so much feel. That makes such a difference when observing. He takes you on the journey.

[@PeterCsaszarVideos]

This is what I call a drum video, I enjoyed every second of it! Great work!

[@asdrummer2008]

Thank you so much!

[@PeterCsaszarVideos]

Since my comment, I rewatched almost every day this video. It's absolutely mind blowing, the music, the drum parts, your style.. I'm thinking about to make a cover

[@chaotemagick3]

hes misha but the drum version

[@user-oy7gz5bf2h]

Interestingly, Misha started on drums and even played them live before getting Matt on board.

[@user-id2dx4qd6j]

chaotemagick3 Im so fucking stupid. I thought you guys were talking about the little Russian kid. You know, cyber bully channels are cancer cancer cancer cancer cyber bully channels are CANCER! CANCER!

[@kol0ss384]

WillBurhans to be fair, the periphery guys play a lot of Pokémon Go

[@user-id2dx4qd6j]

Jtuccidrums i play Pokémon go everyday I play Pokémon go. The nostalgia in that song with my friends and I singing mishas songs Im call of duty bo3 lobbies

[@aye-wull-wundaymaek-muzik5171]

Yes, sir. That's just like John Gallagher in the early Dying Fetus days. Did you know that he programmed all of the drums for Animals As Leaders' debut album, too? Also, fun fact; did you know that the song "Facepalm Mute " was essentially entirely written by Spencer Sotelo? Periphery never ceases to blow my mind.

[@hewittcadet13]

not that it's about competition but your play-through drum mix is shitting on everything else i've seen on youtube

[@nsldsfv1202]

Decin Townsend alluded to the POWER of your strokes. And I hope everyone can appreciate how truly amazing your technique is. The sound you get out of the kit is sooooooo good.

[@RockBarnRecords]

Empath is how I found this dude. 👍

[@ItsDrewsif]

The "riffing" on the cymbals at 5:30 ish is so sick

[@francoloki]

It’s Drewsif love djent

[@neilland3040]

It's was life changing yo

[@LorenzoMarcelloni]

After 3 years it's still a main song on my car! That arrangement is just awesome and the sound is so huge that i can feel inside my body. Thanks Anup!

[@nng1257]

I like that you named the EP Titan. I listened to the whole thing and I gotta say, the song Titan is really, really mindblowing. I liked it the first time but I think by the time you read this comment I'll have heard it at least 20 times. Each time a bit louder and now my headset reached its full capacity. Its night here so I cant wait till tomorrow to blast this peace of art through my studio monitors. Been a long time since I was baffled by a composition like I was by this one. As a producer and big fan of every kind of metal, this is really top quality. I dont want to do your other tunes wrong, but I really hope more like "Titan' will come. Favorite song for the years to come I believe. Much respect

[@jeffdubia]

Still coming back. That snare is heaven.

[@EricChesek]

I think this is my favorite drum mix from your more recent videos. I can feel the air in it.

[@asdrummer2008]

Thanks man! Means a lot! Im pretty happy with how this turned out. I normally over-process things so much, and I did my best to cut back on that this time around...

[@Kaiveran]

asdrummer2008 I absolutely love it! The drums have so much more punch and clarity. I think you learned a lot with this release and I hope you keep this sort of sound in the future.

[@knarfcoreknarfsen]

asdrummer2008 really nice job!! but as a hint - look at round about 2:00 and following. your bd gate or trigger lacks sensitivity. i can see your right foot doubles but don't hear them. keep on the good work!

[@FUZZEYHIPPO]

Eric Chesek dude, you have no idea. I personally play a pearl reference pure. I just added the 6.5x14 reference brass to my kit and its a nasty drum dude. Same snare hes using in the video. definitely grab one

[@ImDatOoz]

same here, I would also say when I think of a perfect drum tone I always think of this video.

[@chrisramlochan2833]

Hands down my favorite anup playthrough

[@kite0105]

Man you really play each cymbal like each is there own note.. Crazy cool the way you can draw the sounds from one to the next

[@Coastfog]

Not much to say about this insane flawless performance, but the snare... What a sound...

[@joshychaos]

Damn man, almost a year after your "Ghost" play through and you've improved so much in all areas of drumming, mixing and writing songs! Just goes to show what persistent dedication can yield for you. Keep it going dude! I bump this video every day, the tones in your drums are basically theraputic hahah.

[@Ercmcgr]

That crash cymbal sounds so good it’s like glass shattering or something so sick

[@robertfennis6088]

that timing. Insane

[@DanteSinfernoftwww]

Nice work. Incredibly groovy. Fills are technical and yet retain a human element of soul. World class.

[@AfterimageTV]

5:59 RIP chipped piece of drum stick :O - This song is sick btw. Gonna save this EP for when I'm in class tomorrow, turn a boring class into something epic.

[@davidmurphy8364]

This guy is an absolute pleasure to watch drumming.

[@ValleStutz]

This is drummer music! :) I love it!

[@atziluth12]

This song, and more prominently the drumwork, gets more vicious every time i listen to it. Mr. Sastry, you are a hammer

[@25stealthshooter]

This is just one of those songs that can't be touched, it can't be altered in anyway it's a masterpiece. So catchy too! And it had that dramatic drawn out ending like almost every intervals song good shit!

[@stoutdrums]

so relaxed. Just cruisin' on through

[@DonaldRecord]

I don't know why, but I love what you did there at 2:51 hahaha. It's like you were really concerned about the timing of that china hit, yet I still had some time in between the hits to duck and cover thinking about the chance that the world must implode upon the initial hit. idk

[@psiphibrandonhare7120]

It doesn't matter if I'm working out, skateboarding, or cleaning my house lol 😆 this song gets me locked in!!!

[@Backdrifter88]

Selecting the 'Synthesis' ending in Mass Effect 3 finally payed off. This man is proof. Kudos, fine sir... this is incredible.

[@mattellis7856]

the best I've come across hands down....straight nasty

[@JesseMootrey]

for sure one of my favourite drummers, awesome play through man.

[@asdrummer2008]

Thanks a lot!!!!!!!

[@natelowey8856]

One of my all time favorites . Was lucky to get on board when he first started posting videos.. PRODIGAL GENIUS.. since he was 16 . Holy Fucking Hell .

[@klmauldin]

Those fast singles between the feet and hands (eg. 4:08)... absolutely sick man. Best in the biz. Edit: You and Matt Garstka should have a battle (and film it of course).

[@motorax11]

Anup is one of my favorite drummers. Thanks for all you do.

[@man_of_many_pants]

Anup... video has almost 1 million views, been listening for years. Can everyone sub to this guy or what?

[@judddredd6663]

One of my favorite drum play through ever !!! Bouyah !!! all this energy and this feelings !!! j'adore !!! merci a toi Anup !!! :)

[@twostepjake6030]

this would be more impressive if you were actually human.

[@aye-wull-wundaymaek-muzik5171]

..said his parents said to the doctor when he was born. Substituting the words 'he' and 'was' for 'you' and 'were' respectively.

[@Joe-uz4dn]

@@aye-wull-wundaymaek-muzik5171 wtf are you even saying

[@FuCkInGWhItEcHaPeL]

@Joe I don’t know, I’d say that’s perfectly easy to understand. Why not read it with a sense of humor?

[@MrSulfurMustard]

@@Joe-uz4dn Chill, lad...sigh. Going to need a liver transplant by the time you hit the 40yo mark.

[@bentricky]

@@FuCkInGWhItEcHaPeL I dunno man. Telling the doctor that "it" (I assume, he means the birth and/or the child) would be more impressive if he (The child, the father, the doctor?) were actually human? It's not funny for multiple reason, least of all that it took me a good 10 seconds to even figure out how to transpose the words. But you enjoy man, you enjoy. Also, "was" and "were" are interchangable words anyway.

[@bruth6138]

Man. I can hear your signature tom hits a mile away. So awesome.

[@Mattchudon]

This is crazy awesome! What do you use for your cymbal stack?

[@asdrummer2008]

Hey man! Thanks a lot! The stack is made up of an 18" Byzance China with a 16" Mb10 Medium Crash on top!

[@TheChildishTycoon]

+asdrummer2008 hey anup big fan dude !!! just say I know you use monster drum sticks lol. but ever thought of trying out using vic firth "titan" drum sticks ;D

[@sugarskull]

Anup being this excited about his new EP only makes me that much more excited! I can't wait!

[@aye-wull-wundaymaek-muzik5171]

I remember when I used to think that snare roll at 0:26 was mis-timed. Now, I acknowledge the fact that it's just played too quickly for human ears to comprehend.

[@Dechral]

drums sound amazing. Loved seeing how immersed the drummer got in the music. It's the best feeling.

[@yuvishere]

the playing was so friggin intense, even the camera was trembling 3:40 onwards

[@sumoshepe]

Anup! Honestly been watching since 2010 and cannot believe how much you have grown as a drummer. Not to mention how much recognition you've gotten that you so rightfully deserve. I remember when your videos were at 10-20k views and you were releasing your originals still titled "track 2" and so on. Every since coming across your style I knew you had the feel I was looking to grasp you've been my favourite drummer ever since. Keep up the amazing work man, this video is my inspo!

[@kaimeier82]

14k subs is a joke for a drummer like This.. Awesome job dude!

[@faded.pastel]

absolute masterclass on the cymbals playing BRAVO

[@guitarded927]

2:50 That fucking moment...

[@gusakerman2648]

I can't stop watching this!! This is absolutely sick. You're a huge inspiration.

[@Morkeric]

would you ever tour this stuff? it's sick, would definitely get a crowd moving

[@asdrummer2008]

I'd love to tour my own material. I've thought about it a lot as well. I just don't have the budget at the moment. A lot of my motives and inspiration lately has been to stay in the studio working on my own music and with other artists. But I'd have a lot of fun playing this stuff live.

[@Morkeric]

sick man! hope you do at some point. cheers!

[@HappyBike-rt2wj]

Insane, underrated, needs to be on a pro set up session or whatever needs to happen, far too much talent to not be recognised ❤

[@pigsquealingcore]

no wonder you're friends with a lot of awesome musicians, you're a fucking beast yourself! this song is fucking great!

[@adnanrawashdeh3965]

Anup's style is super unique, those chops are mind blowing. I'm not that much of a fan of such genere but this guy's drumming is absolutely incredible

[@dadsmight]

Dude was that you in the Periphery studio update?

[@Ehh.....]

yeeeeeesss it was danup.

[@asdrummer2008]

haha, yea...

[@dadsmight]

Nice man, what were you doing in their update? That is so awesome.

[@smokejc]

xXxEmbrac3xXx He's the, uh... "entertainment", if you catch my drift.

[@apisEspada]

which video..link please

[@project19official]

This is my new favorite song. Anup, this song djents!

[@outsider876]

Those luscious mocha calves of yours are what dreams are made of.

[@AndresCastellanos]

no words for this guys talent.

[@Sheenerizer]

1:00 then 4:30 watch the light on the floor under the china cymbal lol.

[@asdrummer2008]

Oh damn! Great catch! I was waiting for someone to point that out! hahahaha!

[@Sheenerizer]

asdrummer2008 haha ive never noticed anything like that before in your videos.

[@zacfarro8678]

hahaha..nice catch dude chris sheen :v

[@Sheenerizer]

Irhuelz TV why thank you lol

[@zacfarro8678]

some ghost note change the direction of the light :v hhahahah #LOL

[@Theheavyspammingraider]

Haven't stopped listening to this song in the past month when I found it. This song is uplifting beyond a song I've heard in a while

[@ivanolmedo.1]

Man you changed the way I approach to the drums , you are my new inspiration, thank you so much.... sorry my english grettings from Argentina!

[@1JokeRCSS]

I can't believe you play for 3 bands and also have your own solo drumming project, purely amazing.

[@yogurtlurker]

I sometimes come back to this vid to remind myself as a guitarist that anus pastry makes better riffs than me

[@drumerboy456sx]

😢

[@mikeythelychee4918]

Init 🤣

[@bdssoaz]

Man! Absolutely amazing! Love this song! Anup Sastry, Alex Camarena, Luke Holland, Eloi Casagrande and Bobby Jarzombek are my Top 5 drummers!

[@willstanbury9725]

The bass tone is fucking criminal. Great song though

[@michaelpoteate5138]

i love this kit set up so much, two floor toms, one mid tom.

[@camu123789]

Can someone please give me some info for all cymbals, name, inches? Peace

[@mitchellgrace5087]

I'll take a stab at it, just going by what it looks like on the video: 15" Meinl Byzance traditional hi hats 17"? Meinl MB10 medium crash 20"? Meinl Byzance Dark ride 18"? Meinl Classics Custom crash (maybe extreme metal crash?) 17"? Meinl Classics Custom Extreme metal china Stack: 16"? MB20 heavy crash or medium heavy crash on top of maybe a 18" classics custom china. Obviously unsure if any is correct but I play meinl and this is what they look like to me. Meinl are the best cymbals out there IMO

[@camu123789]

Mitchell Grace Okay, thanks alot!

[@coreyballenger5600]

If you want exact specs, some of Anup's newer videos have them in the description! (Although he uses different cymbals now)

[@bulletformyqwaz]

One of my favourite songs. Great for cardio!

[@aadisriram]

Internet: OMG This guy is amazing! His Indian Parents: I wish he played the mridangam or tabla instead

[@acalora123]

I want all of Anup's songs with elevated drum mixes like this

[@Xyrox211]

damnit Anup slow down

[@patbateman8116]

This EP was released on my birthday. What a treat, especially as a drummer! Love you Anup! 🤘🤘👍👍

[@bitessun]

Too bad my vegetarian friends can't enjoy this, they wouldn't be able to handle the beef

[@thecancelledclub665]

Ill never stop coming back

[@lyserg1k]

your drumming makes me happy.

[@christianstromain3445]

couldn't imagine nobody playing it better freaking awesome bro.

[@jeffdubia]

Always come back to this video for the drum mix alone and that snare tone. The song is great too!

[@HellsGateProductions]

Jeez...you will never stop being impressive or inspiring. Keep doing your thing, man. You're damn good at it.

[@havoc2431]

Anups kit sounds like magic. heard very few kits that sound even close to his.

[@msmartin4]

Anup is simply the best

[@JoeH_2]

One of my favorite play through videos to this day

[@rapjass]

I'm crying tears of joy to the rythm of his bass drum

[@MrPokesmot32]

I am absolutely in love with your Tom fills.

[@jonathancox6383]

Those kicks hit me deep in my chest with good headphones. My goodness!

[@GatheringHall]

You sir are a god among drummers. Definitely one of the best I've ever seen.

[@bobbyashley4310]

Hey man I just started watching your videos today. Just wanted to say from one drummer to another your skills are awesome and you are a joy to watch. Keep up the good work man. You, for sure inspired me to hit the kit hard.

[@sleeplessnightsofficial6334]

That style though, damn man I could listen to you play all day and not get bored. Laugh out loud good!

[@suckslip]

This was amazing. The energy you have and tone of the music at around 5 minutes gave me goosebumps. Great song. Thanks for sharing.