Drum Teacher Reacts: STEF BROKS | Textures - Shaping A Single Grain Of Sand (OFFICIAL PLAY-THROUGH)

[@pettson3816]

I hate the fact that this guy is rarely mentioned when speaking of the most competent metal drummers. He's one of the best!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Really dug it Johnny!

[@nickhaas9185]

Yes him and Elliot Hoffman of carbomb are the 2 that come to mind

[@pettson3816]

@@nickhaas9185 holy shit. Yeah Elliott is a fucking god

[@neilmac3731]

Sadly textures disbanded

[@xBaphometHx]

@@neilmac3731 they are coming back!!!

[@Nephzi]

Stef Broks is one of the most underappreciated drummers out there... and I say underappreciated not underrated because anyone that watches him can tell he's a monster

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Can tell instantly. MONSTER

[@borivojnoha3285]

yes ,monster with poker face....

[@Xenfold]

There is something in every single Textures song that Stef does that will make you want to quit the drums.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

HAHA Justin!

[@19RaxR91]

Tbh his distinctive style makes him one of the rare drummers who has always Inspired me, and not discouraged my wants for polyrhythmic mastery.

[@RicoLee27]

I cant quit, cause he is my drum teatcher now lol

[@gabrielchavezmusic4973]

@@RicoLee27 betta be killa

[@xBaphometHx]

​@@RicoLee27I wish I could have him as a teacher. I am not from the Netherlands.

[@user-oy7gz5bf2h]

Their album Silhouettes changed my life. The whole thing is really artistic and progressive. While competent, the subsequent releases felt more like individual songs with a certain formula. Silhouettes is amongst my favorite albums of all time.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

WOW!

[@Shiftimusknob]

Totally agree with you, Silhouettes is my favorite album of all time. Takes me straight back to summer of 2008!! Truly an unknown gem, it’s a damn shame.

[@user-oy7gz5bf2h]

@@Shiftimusknob Incredible! It's rare I find someone who knows the album, let alone feels the same way!

[@Shiftimusknob]

@@user-oy7gz5bf2h oh yeah, my brother got me into them all the way back in 2004 with their album Polars. I was only 13 at the time. It’s the album that got me into metal. Their first 3 albums Polars, Drawing Circles, and Silhouettes all changed my life for sure. But Silhouettes is their Magnum Opus by far!

[@jvdduyn]

Man I keep pingponging between Silhouettes and Drawing circles. Those two fucking bang. Although I have to say Phenotype, their last, really fucking hit me too. Great track building, some great "live" songs, blastbeats, and the final 2 songs felt like a perfect bittersweet farewell.

[@Jaap-Relou]

Stef is our dutch metal drummer hero!! Thanks for sharing him 🤟😎

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

You got it Jaap!

[@seandlacey]

Aw man, I miss Textures 😞 Great choice!

[@satricon]

Word, there's none like them now :( Such rewarding music and talent

[@Sei4Shiori]

Same here. Last year I could have a little bit of release with the live uploads, but still...

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

So glad to be exposed to all this new stuff. Killer drummer!

[@Timmysk8er89]

Can't replace them. But maybe you might like Vola. They kinda give of this textures/meshuggah vibe imo

[@ronkoster72]

Textures reunited and touring again in 2024

[@warren_r]

Dualism is one of my favourite drumming albums..... I've put in a lot of hours at the woodshed keeping up with Stef. Burning the Midnight Oil is one of the all-time great prog-rock instrumentals IMO. If you want a masterclass in prog rock drumming dynamics, that's the song.

[@cgafken]

Stef is one of the most underrated drummers in metal

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yeah I really dug this Charlie!

[@dannfeltrin]

Stef is constantly creating drumlines that are both tailored to the song and freaking hard to copy. He's one of the best drummers ever, hope he gets more visibility now that his band Textures is back on tour. I'm seeing them live across the globe in June!

[@jaym4697]

Andrews face says it all. When Stef goes double ride bell it's unbelievable.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes Jay!

[@alexanderzadoroznyj]

OMFG YES. So damned happy you reacted to him and this band. I honestly hold Textures in higher esteem over most other popular metal bands.

[@Abaddon231]

Stef is amazing and extremely creative .. I really miss this band ..so much talent.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Love this vid

[@facepalmjesus1608]

drum tech: so are you left handed or right handed? stef: YES!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

HAHA

[@user-oy7gz5bf2h]

What I like with Broks is that you can hear his ghost notes and he uses dynamics and crescendo a lot in his fills.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

100% Julien

[@Ironsvillage]

Stef is such a sick drummer, he sounds so unique

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

100%

[@supersapphire]

one of my favorite artists so overlooked as a group and stef as a drummer too, dude is gnarly!!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Awesome Jason!

[@gmorkins6006]

That whole section after the first chorus is so cool

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yup!

[@mrtechyesyes6745]

I had the honor of sitting down in a practice room with Steff today. What an incredible drummer and human being he is. He deserves so much more!

[@markathey1510]

Hahah! Man, seriously that into! I'm laughing as I type this 🤣😂. You funny as hell!! Flawless delivery. I'm starting for the Dad Jokes and will have my coffee to go.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

HA! Thanks for watching Mark!

[@damianblazevic1518]

stef broks singularity drum play through. what a song!

[@19RaxR91]

The sad reality is that by the time this song came out the band was on their way out, and while I dont know the nitty gritty reasons, I think it might have been that they never reached the height of success they should have, at least when taking into context their 2nd and 3rd albums both are some of the best prog-metal albums ever, yet they either didnt get enough exposure, or it was a bit too early before the whole Djent movement came along and somehow dominated everywhere... That said, these guys are a hidden gem, and Im glad that in this era of access to most ever recorded music those albums have the rest of eternity to be discovered again and again....

[@Sybex82]

Woop woop Textures from the Netherlands🤘🏾 2001 - 2017

[@jaym2404]

I had the honour to drum with Stef a few times. An amazing drummer and teacher!

[@archerdoubleO]

Highly, highly recommend going through Textures' catalogue as a drummer! Glad you showcased him.

[@SirianXM]

Listening to Textures is like watching music being painted onto the canvas of the sky #drummergod

[@nicholascrockettfilms]

7:30 Stef Broks is not only sick, he is contagious.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

He needs a vaccine

[@kraterkop]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums no whatever he has I want it also

[@Drumsholic]

I came for drums and stay for drums and dead jokes!!! Take care Andrew from N.Zealand!! Great content here dude...this left handed drummer is amazing!!!

[@marcuscramus1155]

I love, love this Band. Any álbum, any song!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Excellent Marcus

[@MarStacey]

I'm so, so sad that they aren't around anymore..... Stef is such an imaginative drummer.

[@t3hgir]

Textures!!! great band, still a bit sad we won't get a followup to Phenotype!! Stef is so underrated, soo many cool drum parts and orchestrations.

[@Sei4Shiori]

Especially the album Genotype was very promising in concept: a single take.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Single take!? Wow

[@xBaphometHx]

I come from the future and... we will!

[@robgas7507]

Wow! Dare I say if Gavin Harrison did speed metal. This may be what that accuracy and imagination would sound like. Brilliant drummer and thanks again Andrew

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks for watching Rob!

[@xBaphometHx]

I would say more djent or progressive metal than speed metal.

[@darrenbooker8144]

Mate.... Do more of stef Brooks, I think I commented on this video eons ago, but you need to see more!!! As an Aussie I dare you, one of the most creative, out of control drummers ever, I still can't comprehend his byzanze lol Do it

[@B1tterAndThenSome]

I saw Textures live with arguably their best lineup in 2008 or so. While Textures are far from my favorite band, they are the best live band I have ever seen. I'm sure it was just the intensity of being there, but every song seemed faster and they were so incredibly tight. They also looked like they were having the time of their life up on stage!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Sounds awesome!

[@satricon]

I KNEW you'd like this one when i saw that you reacted to this! One of the best playthoughs ever! Perfection! Such feel, groove and intelligence! Cheers!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yup. Nailed it

[@daviddevilliers2828]

An another great underrated band

[@JGerFuentes]

Such a peculiar coincidence.. just a few days ago I was listening to "Singularity" and right in the middle of the song I thought "It would be awesome if Andrew listens to this guy, his work is so great yet he is never mentioned.." and here you are! Welcome to Textures' world my friend. Nice review! Greetings from Argentina!

[@OlehRA]

He is impressive drummer. RIP Textures band. One love forever

[@ElGuapoDeSantoPoco]

Check out Amend! The story continues.

[@charliekirkpatrick695]

Incredible drummer, was lucky enough to see them around 'Drawing Circles' time, had a tiny kit for the tour but made it sound huge 👌

[@hugohinojosa7646]

Finally Textures here

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes Hugo!

[@intherapy1]

Yes please. Love this band. Stef has been a great one to watch when it comes to limb independence. 'Awake' is a personal favourite. A little commercial but for me it encompasses the bands catalogue well.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Sounds awesome Richard!

[@Silentghos]

WOW. Super groovy and technical. Great balance 🙏🏼

[@Sei4Shiori]

You won't believe it, but just today I was watching the videos of Stef and wondering 'Man, wouldn't it be nice if Andrew could react to one of those'

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

YESSSS!

[@TheOlvan]

Great drummer. No idea how he's doing all that WHILE playing the kit BACKWARDS!! WOW!

[@TheOlvan]

If there's one thing I can say about his playing is that he is way too tall!

[@hypnosis4207]

The piano scene was great 😂😆

[@That-Truck-Guy22]

What an absolute banger!! Adding this to my list ✔

[@andrewschulz9586]

Yes yes yes so glad you're reacting to stef he's the man without a doubt

[@amjan]

Stef is one of the most if not THE tastiest drummer in metal.

[@susanasanchezgarcia6544]

That reminds me they are not playing anymore :_____________( this band blown your mind anytime, I miss you Textures !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Joose]

Finally! I'm sure I've suggested this a few times in the past. Stef is incredible. Miss this band sooooo much.

[@andreluizcastro5163]

I am not sure if you know it, but he recorded this song two times. One time playing with his left hand and the second time playing with his right hand. Just crazy !!!!

[@u.v.s.5583]

One of the greatest.

[@zackgalldrums2445]

Dannnng, that friggin beat with the bells was sooo groovy !!! loved your reaction, great choice!! 🤗

[@lachlanrusin987]

Thank you Rooney!! I knew I'd get some stank face out of you with that one haha ♥️

[@thehannomeiring]

it's such a clean piece of brilliance... it's slightly too busy for me (playing wise), but oh so enjoyable to listen to.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Glad you can still appreciate it Hanno!

[@xavierbonilla1164]

You should hear his fusion jazz band “exivious” will blow your mind!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Can't wait Xavier!

[@krenwregget7667]

I enjoyed his playing, very creative and interesting. He's obviously a beast. Great tune too.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Super cool Kren!

[@TheOlvan]

Andrew, that was so good, I wish I could subscribe AGAIN!

[@mickeydr]

about that part at 5:20, that is not an overdub. He is hitting the bells of the ride and the crash, this is actually one of his trademarks in various songs. I've seen this live in London a few years ago, it was one the best concerts i have ever experienced!

[@ЧорнийМорок]

cool dude, I also love experimenting with dynamics and discoordination. like definitely

[@sheridankamal]

Thank you to whoever recommended this video, I missed Textures so much.

[@tusotusin]

Stef is an AMAZING drummer! His great technique improves the song, and that´s the most important thing.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes!

[@edwardrummer]

I remember hearing him play “Singularity” back when dualism came out , it just blew my mind , great choice 👏

[@matielhell2]

i was waiting for the reaction of this video, and finally happened. A lot of hemiolas in his performance..

[@papacarl2002]

Just made my coffee! Looking forward to hearing new tunez

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

YES!!!

[@Vinny037]

Great drummer!!

[@zephyr30]

Great pick! Been listening to Textures since 2006, unfortunatly they split in 2017. Check out their albums! Drawing Circles and Silhouettes are imo, their masterpieces.

[@xBaphometHx]

They are coming back next year!

[@zephyr30]

yeah i saw it!

[@gordiannot77]

Stef is a fine oiled machine❤️

[@TwoandaHater]

Chris Allison- glass bead game

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thank you!

[@iwatchyoutube9610]

Love the bell work he did. Things like that take the experience to a new level of enjoyment for me. When you've seen someone blast beat at 200kmh a few times you've seen it, but when drummers include some "new" sound into the mix it immediately becomes interesting again. Wish more metal drummers would add a bell/cowbell or something into their setup. One of the first examples I heard was this one by Helmet/House of pain - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5m3l5mCapJsmpY

[@haroldslit8525]

Great technical and talented drummer. Still missing Textures.

[@ELyAvErEX]

Amazing Band!! In every way

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Love the passion Ely

[@Profmillar]

The hemiola :)

[@into_the_void]

Stef loves hemiola

[@mikeyem1562]

Haven't had my coffee yet, thought I was crazy trying to figure out what was wrong with his kit, then I realized he's left handed

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

HAHA Mike. Messes with ya brain doesn't it!

[@hailstone.]

Do TesseracT

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks for the tip!

[@hailstone.]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums first off, sorry for the long comment lol: Bro they’re like my fav band. I’ve been recommending them to a ton of youtubers recently. I think they deserve a little more recognition. Their polyrhythms are just perfect. A few notes: it’s considered Prog metal/djent, but it’s such a unique take on the genre in my opinion. Their most popular songs aren’t my favorite, which is kinda funny, not many bands are like that for me. All of my favorite influences mixed into one band. Definitely some funk/jazz influence in there too which is nice. All of their music (even drum groove) is programmed, mixed, and mastered by one of their guitarists “Acle Kahney”, However their performance drummer - “Jay Postones” is spectacular!! his details and little touches he adds are phenomenal. I admit, it’s kinda hard to recommend a song to start with. Most of their songs are written to be played together and they actually flow and transition into eachother in many cases. Each of their albums are quite unique from eachother. While my personal favorite album of theirs is “One”... I actually really recommend starting with “Altered State” as it is the most complete and “mesmerizing” album. It’s worth noting that Altered state has a different singer than all of their other albums. Anyways, Altered state has a great live video performance in the studio on KZbin. It’s a play through of the first few songs on the album. Highly recommend that video for a first look into the band. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL songs on that record. Type in “TesseracT Altered State Live in the studio” and it should come up 👍

[@hailstone.]

*TLDR - Start with “Altered State live in the studio” on KZbin.* Love the videos man!

[@Lowmac3101]

Stef Broks for me is the Dave Weckl of metal music.

[@laarbiamine2932]

React for Aquiles Priester ''Temple of Hate ''

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Got it :)

[@kindred5765]

You need to check out Peter Wildoer

[@michaelkwasny]

It would be cool to see you react to Navene Koperweis playing CAFO by Animals as Leaders live on the SickDrummerMagazine channel.

[@laarbiamine2932]

Aquiles Priester '' temple of hate ''

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thank you for the recommend!

[@Melkepletten]

I want a pita bread. And if I want one more, it'll be a repeatabread :) #dad4life

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

NICE Erik!!!

[@jahanghadami]

You should check out Krihm

[@donerickson8956]

What's his latest band ? Where is he now?

[@madcatproductions69]

So sad they never got bigger, and a tragedy they broke up

[@kraterkop]

Caught 2 sticks at concerts in my life....both were from Stef

[@kraterkop]

Also I miss Textures! Come back guys

[@maximenadeau3469]

Somebody knows what happened with him since Textures does not making music anymore ? :/

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Not sure...

[@wolframreactor74]

Wait, no Hi-Hat?

[@stevendunn1314]

Like Chris Adler but on 11. Wow

[@katsumotoamaya6540]

So tasty! Great!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

So good Katsumoto!

[@maxsoap5650]

Wheres the 66Samus reacts?!?!?! ooohhh yuuuuur , cav! sex!

[@marc_randrianarison]

Hemiola :)

[@mayhem13007]

One of my best drummer. You have to listen this amazing song : kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJfcnHdugtpql9U

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

Despise the music...LOVE the drumming.

[@hazardeur]

should have chosen some exivious stuff. WAY more entertaining for a drummer.

[@hazardeur]

you should check out his performance on Exivious debut. It's kind of a prog / fusion thing with a lot of jazz/fusiony drumming from Stef. Also, it's instrumental. A great album for a drummer

[@garygraham2513]

I'm sure that most of your subscribers are young enough to appreciate this style of music. I, on the other hand, am not. Let's just say that I prefer groups that "caress" the sound. Just the musings of a 72 year old.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Fair enough Gary!!! Definitely like to have a good range though

[@somberlight]

Shame, but Its fine. I can hear what you mean. World would really boring anyway if we all would love the same things all day everywhere

[@ostravia]

Loved the band until the clean signing kicked in and ruined it.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Oh right. You prefer it heavy throughout?

[@ostravia]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums It just never suits the music.

[@dan4345]

The drumming seems really good ( I know nothing about drumming fyi ) but that garbage he's playing to gives me the hives!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Ouch! haha

[@Buttstinky]

Stef’s head is in 750x1334 aspect ratio

[@kingofthecuntsfromcuntasia3286]

Hemiola!