AVIATIONS "Blink" Drum Playthrough | James Knoerl

Live drum playthrough for our new single "Blink" performed by James Knoerl at Mad Oak Studios in Allston, MA. No samples, for those who care ♥️
linktr.ee/aviations - Stream our new album "Luminaria" now!
Engineered by Chris Johnson
Mixed by Declan White
Shot and Produced by Sam Harchik
Edited by James Knoerl
Color by Sam Harchik
DW Drums
Meinl Cymbals
#aviations #cozymetal #progressivemetal

[@xfraggle]

absolutely love this band. criminally underrated.

[@aviationsband]

🙏

[@ryancozzolino7832]

The drumming on this record is so authentic while still being extremely virtuosic.

[@blumenmusic]

best thumbnail so far

[@artistrankings6794]

first comment but just wanted to say I love this band man, best discovery I've ever made. my band makes similar music it'd be a dream to open for yall one day

[@ericwisel4015]

My eyes and ears do don’t deserve to watch/hear this. I love when it goes into thirds around like 8:28, just feels like an epic fun conclusion to a stellar record

[@Jdman5150]

Aviations has made it almost impossible for me to listen to any other band. New album is incredible. Being a drummer, James is the real draw for me. This guy’s playing is freaking tasty and inspiring. The rest of the band is just as incredible

[@Oithissucks]

You said it man. My brother in law and I have echoed the same sentiments. You can hear the classical education; every note is purposely placed, and everything is so dynamic. There's no one out there like them.

[@aviationsband]

We love James 🥰

[@Coastfog]

Sometimes I'm like "Right, there's a dude who actually came up with and plays this stuff." and then I just continue listening and enjoying myself.

[@CoreyParkison]

OMFG!!! How in the hell... You guys are amazing. Such tasty grooves, I'm in love!

[@bl00ber99]

Really nice! I really like that it doesn't seem overedited, it actually sounds like a person is playing the drums. I'm also supprised that you're not using any samples, because this mix sounds really awesome! I'm impressed by the amount of punch you get out of the toms specifically 😄

[@humannimalart3502]

WOOOOOOOW!!!! Amaaaaazing music and what an absurdly beautiful drum composition, it blow my mind!!! Your songs are true sound experiences!!! Thanks for you beutiful art!🖤

[@emptycloud2774]

One of the sickest tracks of 2023!

[@agustinguzman1966]

I'm a drummer so I obviously gravitate towards how good James is, but Jesus. This whole band is top tier, and they've been putting out top tier since 2018. Even the music vids are fire. How do we not have a tour I can buy tickets to? Searched the page like a crackhead and saw you guys toured with Sawce and Arch Echo. Come to Detroit. We'll treat you right 🤣

[@JamesKnoerl]

Chcago May 12th my dude! :D

[@kilindoband]

this is so beautiful that I no longer fear death

[@eugenegohdikern6006]

Hell yeah! Also, I know this is an instrumental playthrough, but for some reason I can still hear the lead singer singing. 😅

[@narutobroken]

Literally the best drumming and best mix I’ve ever heard anywhere

[@JamesKnoerl]

Glad ya'll been digging it! :D

[@wilksy2008]

James off on a mish again haha!! I’m here for it! 😂 🤩

[@codyb6849]

Guys I’m absolutely in love with your sound an style an your sound is so so so good You guys separate yourselves from other bands an I adore u guys for that an being your self an amazing drumming play though bro here stunning beautiful

[@JerridBoutto]

amazing! The new album is absolute perfection. Your ideas as a drummer are very refreshing and powerful. Be very proud of this work.

[@stcmattb]

Love all these drum playthroughs! This album has skyrocketed to the top of my list of all-time favorites. And this splash work is 🔥

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

That was bonkers. AMAZING

[@ryanc6781]

Found y'all through my drum teacher that went to Berkeley with you guys, and have been loving the drumming and songs from my first listen to outliers and now this sick album. Meinl needs to sign you James!🔥

[@aviationsband]

Yo who’s your teacher?? And yes they need to sign him 100% they’re missing out

[@ryanc6781]

@@aviationsband My teacher was Ryan Bernardo! He's moved on to his own underground electronic music stuff but I'm still in the prog realm.

[@jaxnaturals]

Wow....simply magnificent

[@DEAFXROBOT]

You are indeed a different kind

[@barrachmedosama]

Good shit as always!

[@Unknowntimetraveller]

My man here is fucking killing it 💀

[@andrewholderfield7319]

Dude you crushed this playthrough. You guys are just incredible. GREATEST BAND EVER!!!

[@Syntropathical11]

This is one of the most inspirational things I’ve ever seen

[@davidvizcaino1167]

De lo más hermoso e impresionante que he visto en mi vida, ni siquiera sé que decir al respecto, James, es increíble lo que haces... Me has inspirado sobremanera especialmente con esta canción, igual que toda la banda, simplemente hermoso

[@STR82DVD]

Drumming that serves the music just like a virtuoso Carl Palmer did with his musical contributions whilst with ELP and Asia. Well done young lad! Well done.

[@covaxdevil]

Genius !!🔥🔥🔥

[@hoppe111]

👍

[@ia2k204]

The Guthrie Govan of drums, in look and skill haha

[@fernando3dban]

simple amazing

[@spanishgray]

Majestic 🥁 This track is so good. New album = Gem 💎

[@AsRock88]

Magia auditiva 🇨🇱🤘

[@teletrone1554]

🔥🥁🔥

[@squillybobjoe]

sick

[@Klimme]

Super impressive!

[@danielpowers4787]

This is too good.

[@brianwilson8088]

You guys should definitely tour with Arch Echo

[@me333death333me]

For the algorithm 🔥 and ❤️

[@andyj3345]

Did we sneak a little vocal line in. Or is my brain just singing along? Cuz im definitely at a loss... Let get some signature Vic's next big dawg!

[@andyj3345]

Say less

[@billywilliams2438]

Perfection.

[@jayray4546]

So good, keep up the drummin drummer boy!

[@djentile7773]

This is the most complex drumming ive seen in my life. No exagerration.

[@baratox1]

solid! 👏🏼🔥🇧🇷

[@draggboy]

The drum tones are pristine and impeccable.

[@JesseDupuy]

So much displacement I'm now homeless! Killer playing and killer shirt

[@TopB79]

Are you guys planning a tour in europe sometime soon?

[@aviationsband]

We’re getting so much love in Europe that it would make sense but probably not for a while cause it’s expensive :( but it’s on the list!

[@SloeElvis]

Flow State: The Video

[@jonsible]

I can hear the faces he makes on the recording.

[@sharchik916]

2:14 how are you hitting that stack without even looking like wut

[@sebaleca]

Extraordinario!! Vengan a 🇨🇱🤘🏽🔥 Espectacular Banda con un gran estilo propio 👏🏽

[@NickAcker]

You're crazy..

[@agee23]

this went way too hard

[@jimzeez]

why you look so mean at your drums

[@Need4Needle]

No windmill 0/10 unsub

[@rikmartinez8316]

"Needs more windmill!"

[@spanishgray]

LOL