August Burns Red - Composure (Matt Greiner Drum Playthrough)

[@MattGreiner]

Thanks for watching! I really appreciate all of your support over the years.

[@dmnavigator9853]

This song has supported a lot of people over the years, including myself. Thank YOU!

[@TankorSmash]

It's a classic album man, you guys swung it out of the park!

[@FairlyUnknown]

Absolute legend. You've inspired so many people and continue to do so \m/

[@Car_Ram_Rod]

Still my fav ABR album, a close second is the Christmas songs one.

[@Asstazztic]

Jesus sure is working through you, love your passion for music, may God continue to bless you bro! 🙏🏻

[@jonathankeith524]

It's ridiculous how every member of this band has so much talent. Think of all the writing, the creative ideas, the strength, the endurance, the practice, etc. that goes into these songs. The instrumentals and vocals are so complex, yet so beautiful. It's hard for me to believe that humans can do this. Definitely my favorite band.

[@kingdavidthedogo6639]

Matthew 19:26 😉

[@Itskahuny]

The endurance alone is decades and decades of conditioning one’s body to just be physically capable of executing this. I love that you included that observation as I’m doubtful of the fact that most people even recognize the physical exertion one must be capable of to play this, and do so with such force and extended movements like he is in this video. The talent of having such complex conceptual ideation and transforming them into the amazing artistic creation like this is alone mind boggling. But that alone isn’t enough - the physical shape one must be in to take that idea and bring it into reality is insane.

[@bri_guy508]

@@Itskahuny you my friend are absolutely correct.

[@gilbert4394]

@@Itskahuny well put. One thing I’ve always appreciated about ABR composition is that it’s technically insane (and hard to play), but yet it still sounds amazing. I think a lot of bands get caught up in either one camp or the other; being technical and impressive, or making simplistic music that is listenable. I think ABR balances those aspects of music production perfectly.

[@jessefenn5265]

The physical endurance to play a set, let alone the touring schedule, year after year. Wow

[@sylvestercalzone1003]

This was the song that made me such a big fan of his drumming and to go buy a splash cymbal

[@will66kg91]

and that damn mini oriental china too

[@fatkidsluvcake95]

For me it was the mini china 💁

[@paulcrutchley5076]

Dito i wanted to learn this soooo bad back when i was 16 17

[@ridleysomeliana-lauer5814]

Same here!

[@squirtreynolds2853]

I did the same thing brothers. But I messed up and sold the kit to a friend who said they would “let me play it whenever I wanted” and “it would be safe at their place” and of course they sold it to buy whatever morons buy. DONT SELL INSTRUMENTS TO FRIENDS. YOULL LOSE THEM FOREVER. Lol, ok, rant done.

[@darrenwebb4250]

The exhale he does right before the last breakdown gave me chills

[@jonnylawless6797]

Locking tf in

[@MDNDrums]

Anyone here who says they didn't try and learn this immediately after their first time hearing it is lying. This song is a modern masterpiece for metal musicians!

[@GoshDarnBarnOwls]

learned both rhythm and lead guitars and harmonizations, i know this song front and back and never get tired of playing it

[@jaydenhoward8670]

🔥

[@WeAllFloatHere]

Guitar player checking in. 100% attempted this song when I was like 12 years old. One of the best metalcore albums ever released.

[@coreyw5981]

I wouldn't dare try. And sadly this his "easier" material

[@skeeplebop]

To this day, even though I haven't played it in years, I still remember every bit of this masterpiece on drums. Good fuckin times.

[@mattlenning3225]

3:15 breakdown still gives me chills every time.

[@JAGFamily10]

That slight …urrrrrgho

[@vikforchrist5678]

Myself as well

[@KevinCorkran]

after hundreds of live drum cams of this song, we finally get a playthrough!!! today is history in the making.

[@wanlongsanmarboh4717]

Yup! He did it once on instagram some years back but that was the 'Drums only' version. Love this!

[@AwlrightProductions]

THIS! For years I've loved the drumming in this song, and now we have this version! Well done Matt! I wish I could play drums. This looks so hard though, lol.

[@chemicalimbalance7030]

Years later and I still can’t get over the musicianship in that transition around 0:45. How does someone write that? Incredible.

[@booster2853]

I agree. My favorite part of the song

[@ghostgate82]

The song that introduced me to metalcore! ABR 4ever!

[@dontnukeluke]

Dude, you are a legend in terms of commenting on KZbin videos related to metalcore bands with christian members. Almost feels like I know you from all the comments over the years, haha.

[@midnighthymn]

@@dontnukeluke Exactly what I was gonna say. He follows a lot of the Christian apologetics channels too.

[@we_will_strengthen_ourselves]

Amen Brother

[@IAmMelqus]

Ooohhhhhh sleeeepppaaaa (bill burr voice)

[@ghostgate82]

Lucas Bjerregaard Nielsen Oh snap, I didn’t realize I was a comment celebrity. I probably comment on 90% of the vids I see (because I’m weird like that. God bless.

[@akcustom7838]

0:36 is unreal! I wonder how many times he has played this song? one of my favorite songs in general. Soooo good!

[@robertrylko7284]

I love this song. Truth Of A Liar and Mariana's Trench are amazing though.

[@byoboftoxcityxxx3278]

Hes played this probally 100s of times. But hes a drummer who loves his craft so i know he never minds playing it.

[@WADEDESTROYS]

I love u ak custom

[@dand5785]

@@byoboftoxcityxxx3278 try thousands.

[@hitokiriibattousaii]

@@byoboftoxcityxxx3278 100s? Thousands easily

[@asboll]

1:08 the little fill cymbals don't get enough credit, love this song

[@daltonmcmillen995]

detail work. I always appreciate that with his playing. GOAT

[@christianeisenbarth3654]

That’s why I hate the remixed version. Can’t even hear them!

[@Ryan-tm7ug]

Those are everything 🤘🏻

[@thenickfoxx]

ghost notes

[@thefourthperspective]

They ruined it on the remix :(

[@dbk663]

Those offbeat splash hits at 2:35 are still one of my favourite bits of metal drumming ever.

[@TaxinGigs]

That was impressive

[@steviecb]

TASTEFUL fill. I agree. Just something about those china/stack hits that are so feral

[@KevinCorkran]

3:01 those are the happiest damn blast beats i've ever seen!! hahaha

[@dolan979]

I love how happy he his to play this song. You can he is passionate about this

[@zacherydonahue8346]

@Kevin Corkran If you like happy blast beats you gotta check out Matt Halpern’s playthrough of “the way the news goes”

[@Cunningstunts23]

I used to listen to this album In high school and remember feeling absolutely transported by this track. Still amazes me to hear it so sharp

[@masternoremac3738]

Same here. As I lay dying and ABR were staples in high-school days

[@mykethevet]

@@masternoremac3738 what a line up. They toured with Texas in July and between the buried and me and never disappointed.

[@shaodynasty1017]

PLEASE NEVER CUT THIS OR WHITE WASHAED FROM YOUR LIVE SET'S. They are quintessential ABR and absolute masterpieces....YOU'VE GOT YOUR WHOLE LIFE TO LEAD....

[@KAGill-gu6lt]

😊

[@omnia5-9]

They don't play this song all that much live

[@viewtifuljacob]

@spiritboxyxbox Yeah they ended with Whitewashed and Composure which for a minute I thought they were going to skip but they came through. They were crazy good live and Greiner's solo was insane.

[@M3RRF]

Man I'll never forget when I took my son (who was 6 at the time) to his first metal show in Baltimore. I was holding him up near the back of the venue so he could see the band that was currently playing when Matt rounded the corner, greeted him with the most excited smile, and then high fived him just before disappearing into the crowd to get ready for their set. Such an amazingly humble group of guys.

[@bunnoy]

This song got me through a lot of tough times, kept reminding myself there's so much more, and I shouldn't go down without a fight!

[@Asstazztic]

Same bro, that’s Jesus working through them, God bless!

[@ThatGuyRiich]

@@Asstazztic Why you gotta bring religion into this? irrelevant.

[@Asstazztic]

Richard Mann it’s relevant because they’re a Christian band, get out of here with your, “I’m an atheist but I love listening to Christian bands!” 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ThatGuyRiich]

@@Asstazztic Just because they're a Christian band, doesn't mean everything they do and say revolves around it. Saying "That's Jesus working through them" takes away from what THEY are doing. It's their profession, their skill, their ability.

[@positivejames]

Richard Mann but Jesus gave them the skill and ability to do this professional. Hoping Jesus uses ABR to lead you to salvation sometime soon before it’s too late

[@dany_mute]

2020 and the beginning of this song makes me feel the same good f*cking feeling when I was 15... Awesome guys!! Still love it from Mexico.

[@Shdwkd666]

Ahaha definitely does.

[@iwonderifdrugzarebad]

Right dude...love this shit.

[@joshuacameron2594]

hahaha I feel you brother. I hear this still and it's like "ohhhhhhh shit here we go!!"

[@Briancamposarsenal08]

I get so hyped listening to any abr

[@jarlamchen8625]

Any one noticed how much he enjoys playing this? The twinkle in his eyes are like that of a child, and so beautiful to look at. This is how music should be, pure enjoyment. Y'all have a good day.

[@mattashcraft9105]

The man plays with that same goofy smile regardless of what he's playing to. The joy and passion has never left his playing in all these years, and that is something all musicians should strive for.

[@ivanpalushek1103]

My favorite part is his breath of air at 3:15 before that ending break that finished the song . Really adds a beautiful element to the video. The effort, the flow, the jam. Love you Matt

[@jessebowles5632]

Gotta love Matt Greiner. Everything he touches is good

[@Mjolnirspiderload]

That "Ric Flare" scream is The Results of doing what you love and loving what you do.. 👊

[@leopoldbaldizon1797]

Man you can tell Matt playing with his whole heart rn

[@timbenson5156]

The look of joy on this man's face while he melts your face is priceless.

[@uliibabyskull9151]

One of the most amazing drummers of all time one of my biggest insperations.

[@Shdwkd666]

Super underrated. Pisses me off.

[@sam_moreee]

I casually watched this video on my lunch break. Man I couldn’t eat, I was bouncing up and down headbanging, even screamed « WOOOOUH!! » when that first breakdown hit. What the hell did I just watched, that was amazing !

[@madmikemike]

Composure was the song that got me hooked. I’m a guitar player of 20 years but it was the drum style that completely blew me away. At that point I’d never heard drums like this and has made Matt a name that stuck in my head. You rock bro! Ty!

[@Allyourbase1990]

He will forever be my favorite drummer. The way he hits every note perfectly is mind blowing

[@DeaganZ3488]

Dude has one of the cleanest drumming techniques. Change my mind.

[@samdarshsondhbeats]

never gets old watching him play this record...

[@Asstazztic]

What a masterpiece, my favorite song by them, I’ve never seen a drummer so happy to be playing! 🙏🏻❤️

[@jeremiahwicklund8525]

That "WHOO" at the end is exactly how I was feeling the whole video. ABR Forever. ♡♡♡

[@rmnmmnv6548]

Composure is the foundation of this band 💪 Don't change boys 🙏

[@camth3man87]

Can’t help but to sing along on the last breakdown. Wave goodbye to the past! You’ve got your whole life to lead!

[@BryonLetterman]

Meeting him twice with VIP tickets was incredible. He's intense when playing but he's one of the coolest and nicest guys to chat with

[@onyong123]

0:50👌👌 always been one of my all time favorite songs

[@xalk311x]

I love you Matt Greiner! You are amazing at your craft. All of abr is amazingly talented and I would love to see you guys play again soon.

[@Ssjcloud3]

I heard that message holy drum warrior of brutal light. The China master. Matt does not simply play drums. One of the few drummers that create new drum combos. This album along with shadows are security are the ones that got me into metal. Keep inspiring with light and love. Proud of you.

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

Damn, even after all these years, your intensity is still there! You still play it like it's a new tune. Most drummers or musicians in general will just go through the motions after the "newness" of a song wears off and playing it at countless shows.

[@1dudecrush]

I love that exhale you can hear right before the last breakdown/outro bit

[@rmh2362]

Awesome. I learned to play Composure on guitar like 7 years ago and still warm up with it almost every day! Also, that cheer at the end shows the absolute passion for music that has helped secure and maintain the success that is ABR!

[@Coastfog]

Ever since I stumbled over these guys almost... almost 20.....20 years ago? Well... Matt became one of my favorite drummers, and no matter how many *goated* drummers I discovered in those years, he still remains there.

[@AZ-Z71]

Sounds like an AC-130 gunship putting in work. Especially that bass drum 🤘🏽

[@stefanpalmer6702]

This IS the song that changed my taste in my music, and that OPENED my world to a new style of drumming when I was 14 years old. That was almost 14 years ago and this song still gives me chills. Secondly, constellations will forever hold a special place in my soul for all eternity. My kids will be watching me go nuts to this music when I'm pushing 70 LOL. Thank you ABR !

[@Micah__]

Since there’s videos of Adam playing some of your songs live, I thought it would be pretty cool to see you play some of his Texas in July stuff!

[@thereaper7682]

Matt is a genius in composing the drums for composure.

[@jo3hamilton]

This is one of my all time favorite songs, it was awesome to see you play this. Can’t wait to see you guys in March with KSE!!!! Love the passion man!

[@JcWRX001]

As a drummer their is always someone in the beginning that always stands out, who you look up too, Some in my generation it was Travis barker, one of my favorites, but it’s always been Matt Greiner that’s been my favorite. August Burns Red was one of my first concerts live and they are one band I always try to see when they are in Utah.

[@Smickyyy]

The ONLY thing that could’ve made this video even more amazing would’ve been Jake sneaking into frame to choke out Matt’s cymbals occasionally

[@thegreenembers]

Dang I never realized how much the feel changes with the drums help the song

[@rock2537]

The "whoo!" at the end says it all😂 ABR forever!!!!🤘

[@austint19]

This was the tune that got me in to metalcore way way back and it still hits just as hard. Had the pleasure of meeting Matt after a show last year and he was so nice and polite and just a great genuine dude. I’ll always love ABR for their music, message and badass drummer!

[@MrPeepington]

1:18 drops so hard in this

[@Damian11297]

Matt I can't get over your precision. That's what stands out to me the most. You do so much in every song and at the same time it is not linear like I would describe other drummers in the genre. No disrespect to them. Just wow

[@calebburnsred]

“IT’S......PULLING...YOU UNDER!!!” man i miss this song live. this pandemic mess needs to hurry up, i miss going to these shows

[@cataclisma3846]

True!! Always love that song played live

[@grbgeslnger24]

Yea I know

[@fur10usal50]

Finally got to meet Matt on their latest tour at Starland Ballroom when someone got hurt in the crowd he came down to say hi to some fans. Really really nice guy, and you can tell he absolutely loves what he does. Thanks again for the years of inspiration Matt. I’ve been studying your playing since Thrill Seeker, and it still amazes me how no one can replicate your style. Much love brother!

[@xOwnershipx]

It's not support when you're this talented, its respect.

[@christopherwhite8186]

I did not get into August Burns Red until I heard they were opening for KSE on this past tour that was canceled ( always listen to the music of the opening bands before the shows), I started with the new album and started to work back into the catalog....how did I miss these guys? This is a great band and this drumming is great, so much emotion and heart put into playing.

[@MattGreiner]

SECRET: tom 2 mic on Messengers recording = china sound

[@BLOOM604YVR]

Could you explain what you mean by this?

[@Asstazztic]

Woah I just noticed this is THE Matt Greiner’s comment, love the energy man, I’ve never seen someone be so happy playing the drums, God bless brother! 🙏🏻❤️

[@djrenault]

Jack Briscoe I think he means there was a lot of bleed from the china into the mic for the second tom, and rather than edit out that mic to only have any data when the tom was played (as is the case for many modern metal records) they used it to get more china sound

[@elijah2118]

I get that. Sounds tight. Didn't he use a different china for that album? I swear he did. I have one of the trash chinas, and I swear it's different.

[@LautaroQ2812]

@@BLOOM604YVR It's an inside joke of how much China he used on Messengers and the mic on Tom 2 being on the side of that cymbal, it would've picked up a lot of the sound

[@mattgiove]

This guy is a god amongst men. Whole band, top to bottom is amazing

[@brunoabrantes007]

in addition to a lot of technique, he has a monstrous "feeling"! 👏👏🤘

[@aaronbones4290]

Exactly something you can only feel Dude his playing is reaaaaallly different even though in terms of genre its something we hear alot(not complaining i just wanted to say that something about his drumming particular that strikes every damn time)

[@sanderson131]

0:44 -0:51 and then the rhythm picking back up at 0:52, such a classic!!!

[@jordanarriola8649]

From your Instagram a few days ago it seemed like you were working on a recording of Ties That Bind? Oh man an instrumental drum play through for that would be insane. That part at 2:02 with the odd timing in the buildup to the breakdown never ceases to amaze me

[@jimbeaux89]

One of the most gifted drummers I’ve ever known of. He definitely has his own voice, and his fundamentals are near flawless

[@AbeTheMoose]

He's the most fundamental drummer I've ever seen. He just nails everything.

[@nameless7845]

2:35 i like this part

[@deeayeveeeyees]

can we take a moment to appreciate the beautiful editing and production of the video. this is quality stuff!

[@loveandthunder2005]

Yes I’ve been waiting for this!!!

[@christinalopez2487]

love your username

[@loveandthunder2005]

Christina Lopez thank you! 😊🤘

[@LordRa88]

never seen a man happier to be playing drums then my man matt. you can jus tell Matt becomes the music when he plays. it's a joy to watch and even more of a joy to hear. much love Matt

[@Yellowcard7572]

Such a classic without a doubt. This song was my introduction to this band when I first started listening to them and till this day I still very much enjoy this band, his drumming simply everything as a whole. Also Matt sure has a way on how to handle China 😂😂 (Lame joke for sure) Keep it up ABR!

[@CGGarage]

You know WHY you're still listening to them to this day?? Because they're super consistent musically. Love all the members of this band.. Just gotta give my credit more to the drums, he got me into this band when I first got listening. Cheers

[@jakeywakey221]

@@CGGarage 100% agree

[@jakeywakey221]

@@CGGarage not to mention, they clearly love doing what they do no matter how old it gets.

[@jeremyhughes8812]

I already listened to this playthough at least thirty times and I will listen a thousand times more. Such an awesome drummer. Thank you for doing what you do Matt.

[@Andy4543]

the eleventh hour next please!!

[@hermitgreenn]

0:45 the first breakdown transitioning off beat twice broke my mind in '07 and still does.

[@jtstewart7499]

I couldn’t help but do the “wave goodbye” chant at the end. So legendary.

[@christian2994]

The song that got me into ABR back in my freshman year of high school 8 years ago, been a fan ever since

[@JZABR]

He was going so fast at one point it looked like he was holding 2 sticks in each hand

[@davidrivera6017]

I remember dancing my heart out to this at warped tour in the pit with my fallen brother. Always reminds me of him and the good times and also as a drummer, thank you for this!

[@christianeisenbarth3654]

The one dislike makes angry faces when he can’t do a blast beat

[@stankface462]

As opposed to making angry faces while doing a blast beat

[@sequences8942]

2:36, the way he grooves the cymbals is so damn good. Like, he can really make the drums just flow into the music.

[@uliibabyskull9151]

1:33 always has me 2 stepping.

[@kevinmitchell9303]

Still one of the best drummers out there. Beast bro. Been watching y'all for 10 years

[@kars2010]

Liked 1 second in!

[@morento4871]

0:44 up to the breakdown is 🔥 🔥🔥

[@Timconnorsis]

“Didn’t spin the cymbals before the breakdown”.. yeah he’s lost his touch over the years.

[@MattGreiner]

Shoot! You're right, I forgot to spin. You know what screwed me up? Jake has been helping me with that for so many years that I've forgotten it's actually my role haha. Thanks for watching regardless. I'll get it next time.

[@HazelnutWolf]

@@MattGreiner lol well still a legend in my eyes man. And a role model :) you will remember next time. God bless fellow christian metal drummer ☺

[@brad8710]

I like the new touch! Can’t recreate the past, only honor it and move forward!

[@kennethlamb4171]

I'm a little bothered by this dude's comment, I'm sorry. Lol he's lost his touch because he didn't cymbal spin?🤔🤔 Matt's comment just show's you how humble he is. Not only an amazing drummer but seems like a cool guy. Being flashy doesn't make you a good drummer bro. I will always tell people that🤷‍♂️

[@Timconnorsis]

Guy’s, it’s sarcasm. Sorry that went over your heads... @@MattGreiner is such an amazing drummer and is so precise when playing, hence the joke. lol.

[@louisesproule5098]

Watching this for about the 500th time because my 18 month old is obsessed with your play throughs and has been from a young age. Thanks for the awesome work and for inspiring my little dude!

[@JiNKA]

This guy is decent . Looks and sounds just like the original drummer

[@LordOfSweden]

I used to love August Burns Red in my early 20's, they inspired med a lot and Matt Greiner as a drummer was my favorite drummer.

[@foxxrider250r]

Anyone else singing the vocals in their head?? lol

[@xsytrance]

Lmfaooooooo yessss!!!

[@Allyourbase1990]

😂😂😂 guilty

[@xXJettaXx]

No, cuz I literally sing/scat the drum parts to every song as if they're the lead singer 😂

[@gregtrumbley3020]

Totally 🤘🇨🇦

[@TheAceOfOnes]

The drumming on this song single handedly got me into ABR and further into the scene back in middle school, perfectly written front to back!

[@austinmartinelli4248]

Amazing watching this guy smile as he absolutely shreds. Seeing that love for the music he makes and the fun he has playing is what you really appreciate as a fan! 🤘🤘 one of my favorite drummers of all time

[@mattbates4366]

A blast from the past I didn't know I needed until just now

[@Ordacleaphobia]

Matt's performance on this record was one of my biggest inspirations when I first started playing drums over a decade ago. All this time later, and nothing's changed; I don't think I'll ever get tired of watching him play. Such an incredible drummer.

[@michaeldavids7914]

This is hands down my favorite from ABR, Matt has talent like no other, and that oriental China is the sexiest sounding cymbal I’ve ever heard

[@BenSDixonMusic]

this man! always blown away watching this guy

[@Inshadows]

Such a well-written drum part. One of my all-time favorites drummers. Cheers, Matt.

[@garylankford9306]

It still amazes me how accurate your strikes are with your kit so tight. Impressive.

[@bryanocheltree5342]

Absolutely love watching Matt play. You can always see him loving what he does. Love his style.

[@Lonnie-h7z]

My favorite drummer period!!! And the most down to earth human !!! Every time I've seen abr Matt's been there!!! epic

[@davidandremamanivillafuert6886]

Matt Greiner, you are the best drummer i watched, your control of your legs, the coordination and how you control the times is so amazing!. Please If you can do a playthrough of intenal cannon, it would be so cool! Please.

[@Thermalburn]

I saw you guys in concert when I was in highschool, and watching you drum ignited my passion for drumming. I grew up relatively poor, so I couldn't afford a drum kit but I had a friend who had one and I would practice as much as I could at his house or at my local church after they were done with their music. I'm 32 now with a wife and kid, and I have finally been able to buy my own kit. I'll never be as good as you, but I hope to learn more and most importantly inspire my son to pick up the drums and enjoy it as much as I have.

[@tommartin4494]

Matt Greiner is a god on the drum set period.