Drum Teacher Reacts to Francesco Paoli - Drummer of Fleshgod Apocalypse

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

Marthyn Jovanovic's analysis of Francesco Paoli - Drummer of Fleshgod Apocalypse - playing "The Violation". I hope this observation on how Francesco Paoli plays helps you figure out for yourself which of his skills at the drum kit would be interesting for you to practice.

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

@@greyhorizon8317 true that

[@jrvital5815]

Ken Bedene kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnW9eqKDn9ytgbM ken bedene kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnW9eqKDn9ytgbM ken bedene

[@moonslut]

Thanks for taking my suggestion! I love these videos, cheers :D

[@ITADAKIMATSU]

Unknown drummer singer kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5ayn32vnNOInsU Or John longstreth maybe ?

[@heyimgoingtoplaysomegames]

Another awesome video! Thanks Marthyn! I keep requesting Chason, and I will until I see his awesome talent acknowledged by you! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/b52qXpimmdJ9nc0 Hate Eternal with Chason Westmoreland, Pathogenic Apathy live

[@Sickdrummermagazine]

Thank you Marthyn! Much appreciated...

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

Thank you guys for supporting the metal drumming scene for so long!!

[@TheSentinel909]

Francesco also writes all the music, so it makes sense he accents the orchestra :)

[@victorsupreme214]

I think that being able to play The Violation right through is a benchmark of extreme metal drumming ability.

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

true...actually it's a benchmark for OUTSTANDING metal drumming ability :-)

[@jaychen2000metal]

Victor Supreme Probably, lol

[@AKcelsior]

@@roosolini7105 And they are both in Fleshgod.

[@joeyglover3429]

The thing that kills me about Francesco is he had just LEARNED to play drums 2 years before this video. The drums on that whole album are 100% perfectly written

[@bobbiesmith1812]

Wtf? That has to be cap

[@joeyglover3429]

Bobbie Smith nah man I asked him personally hahahaha

[@DmitryIvanAlyosha80]

@@bobbiesmith1812 It’s true, he originally was the vocalist and rhythm guitarist but started playing drums because the band couldn’t find a steady drummer. He was playing shows with them within a year. The dude is absolutely unreal.

[@matin2825]

@@DmitryIvanAlyosha80 he is a virtuoso, a fucking multi talent

[@AgeofJP]

I also heard someone (who met him after a concert) mention that Francesco told him he doesn't even consider himself really as a drummer because he can't play anything except Fleshgod songs

[@HenryFabianGT]

I'm not even a drummer, but stayed for how interesting your explanations were. Great video!!

[@AndrewJShirley]

Same here. I love these vids, along with Craig Reynolds / The Downbeat.

[@IgorValle]

Saw him live last year, but he was has the frontman playing the guitar, and they got another brand new drummer. This guy is a true role model for any metalhead that has a band, he is able to swap between the positions, this is completely amazing. And of course, the entire band is impressive, I got amused by the whole atmosphere that they can create during a live show.

[@Jimboishere11]

Funny you say that mate. I was going to ask if they had a new drummer. The guy is very talented it seems. I'm just getting into the band now.

[@Gnomosfortheoffice]

Marthyn's biceps is strong in this video

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

curls for the girls :-)

[@lunade13]

@@drumtechniqueacademy Looking good Marthyn!

[@jgoosedrums]

Haha yep, those curls for the girls are paying off. Plus the new ink doesn't hurt either!

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

@@jgoosedrums true that

[@marceloavila87]

Sick drummer! What a speed and precision! Your comments and tips are really good. I've already seen this video on KZbin before but I didn't get all these details you shown and explained.

[@Darlynn]

Tomas Haake of Meshuggah please

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

it's gonna happen at one point :-)

[@hamilkarbarkas8711]

Bitte do not look down live :D

[@ventem11]

Yes! Do "Bleed".

[@TsarDragon]

@@rmr5044 Yeah it's pretty damn groovy. I also like Marrow quite a bit

[@riffgroove]

@Fuster Cluck Sorry your simplistic ears can't handle it. Stick to AC-DC.

[@AlexanderPochertPiano]

16th notes at 270 bpm = 1080 hits per minute = 18 hits per second. 18 per second. And he doesn't seem to get tired. It's mind-blowing and not many people are physically able to do that. Wow.

[@Nugtroen]

Spencer Preweet from ARCHSPIRE...this guy playing is scary as hell...

[@grandolddrummer]

Saw them live back in April. They were all super nice dudes. Their playing was flawless too.

[@ahmdmaged]

Spencer is a beast

[@Nugtroen]

@J W yeah but his cymbals attack especially between the bells is quite amazing...

[@shanelarsen695]

calling his drumming boring just tells me you dont play an instrument well and never will @J W

[@shanelarsen695]

bro where can I buy what you are smoking? jeez @J W

[@WithdrawalFX]

This band Live is amazing. You can feel the drums right through your body. Exquisite.

[@carlocorona7821]

Francesco is among the strongest drummers in the extreme scene

[@wackenkai]

It is really good that you talked about leaning forward. Iirc they had to cancel shows, because Francesco got lower back problems. You should address these things more often as these issues are often overlooked by many musicians, not just drummers. It is by no means badmouthing someone. Btw that's why i really like John Longstreth from Origin, he looks so relaxed while playing.

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

True...and yes john is amazing

[@Compendyum]

I'm a huge fan of Paoli, hope he get's better soon. But lets face it... John Longstreth is a robot, everyone knows that by now.

[@Centipede_Solaire]

I hope he does one of John longstreth, he’s definitely my favorite drummer out there

[@thepardigon178]

is the leaning forwards thing what got Joey Jordinson into all the trouble that led to him being kicked or was that something else? I remember hearing it was back issues

[@matin2825]

@@thepardigon178 dude, it's just leaning forward, don't dramatise it too hard

[@vacateistheword]

Wow thank you for this Martin !! This guys physical strength is scary .. look how he’s ready to play the next track right after the violation ends.. madness

[@johhnylemon4003]

you gotta check out dan presland of ne obliviscaris, hes incredible.

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

True

[@HKKetoRecipes]

I'm super excited for this one!!!

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

in this one I'm showing off my limited heel toe skills... I still hope my explanation + exercises are useful! enjoy!

[@HKKetoRecipes]

@@drumtechniqueacademy if that's what you call limited please send those skills to me :D I'll accept.

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

@@HKKetoRecipes haha

[@YANAPA]

Kévin Paradis from Benighted certainly deserves a spot in these reaction videos, i hope so!

[@Affenhaug]

Also romain goulon!

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

totally agree!

[@psstimbatman6646]

Yes pls😍

[@vacateistheword]

Funnily enough one of the things I appreciate the most about this drum performance is how the guy gets ready to play the next song right after The Violation. How strong do you need to be to do that !! Ridiculous cardio.

[@micho5734]

Cant get enough of these kind of videos! Keep 'em coming!

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

Will do

[@NabilKarsheh]

Sometimes you see Francesco look to the outside... actually he is in a hurry coz the pizza delivery boy could arrive any second :)

[@manuinjapan]

Italians don't order pizza takeaway.

[@dimitripapadinikolaus]

João Cota we do

[@fullmetalmma]

Thank you Marthyn this is awesome. I don't even play drums, I play guitar and I love these analysis.

[@misha9905mi]

He is one of my favorite drummers

[@njh0183]

Awesome analysis, good catch on the lower back issue. Insane heel-toe to be that consistent at 270, where any mistakes will be highlighted by the triggers immensely. I'd love to see some analysis of Travis Orbin (his Unleash the Pwnies video to fit the theme of your channel) or Alex Rudinger (Inexhaustible Savagery or Tethys, maybe even Xenochrist). This series is awesome!

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

thank you!

[@9remi9]

Dave mcgrew from cattle decapitation

[@V4Velius]

YES Kingdom of Tyrants please!

[@alfisyam1364]

Man, he is not human afterall

[@TheSentinel909]

As a drummer I want to thank you for this content - it is entertaining, useful and informative. Cheers!

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

Thank you

[@jukkai179]

It's perfect when you spend time to explain what exercises we can do to play like him. Thank you !

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

You're welcome...if thats helpful then Im gonna continue doing that

[@jukkai179]

​@@drumtechniqueacademy Yeah, very helpful ! There is a lot of videos showing how to play heel toe, swivel.. But it's difficult to find some good exercises, not only about speed but about control it. Can't wait your next video !

[@adnanrawashdeh3965]

Jamie from Ulcerate please Im sure that guy will take way more than 1 video to observe properly, And what a great drummer Francesco is

[@PsychotropicAeonian]

this, please THIS, I don't even play drums, I just want to understand the intricacies of his music better

[@chazworth6604]

THIS

[@isaacdissonance3967]

THIS....FUCKING THIS ....the GOD of extreme metal /!!!!!!....more like please

[@adrianshotbolt3820]

I think this is my favourite performance yet. The drum fills are frighteningly fast! I'm enjoying these videos, Marthyn, and I'm not even a drummer!

[@RapiDEraZeR]

Very cool! Thank you very much for listening to the request and making this video. I will continue watching all of them.

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

Thank you

[@BlackLionRecordsTV]

Please cover Marthyn of previous Belphegor ;) I want to see you analyze old video of yourself how you improved over the years^^ and Simon Schilling,

[@henketh]

WOW, thank you for meeting my request, fantastic! Looking forward to this, very much!

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

you're welcome!

[@OK-ss3ln]

Really informative video! Love the small tutorials on how to get the different techniques right! Thank you \m/

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

you're welcome

[@scottbromage2210]

MARTHYN!!! You are the most thorough teacher of percussion! I admire you! You break down every single stroke of every moving part of a drummer's extremities! Thank you so much! Thank you I wish I could talk to you in person and tell you how appreciative I am, because you've helped my technique over the years! Thank you I really appreciate these videos!!!!!❤❤❤

[@cronos42]

Their best song, too. Fucking amazing.

[@brotherterrence]

Its amazing how you can make this so interesting, you're an amazing teacher. I don't even play drums and I watched this start to finish.

[@patvoyeaurs654]

Trym Torson of The Mighty Emperor!

[@patvoyeaurs654]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kILPlq14ibZ1qK8

[@Psymon1471]

Ye Entancemperium: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kILPlq14ibZ1qK8

[@danpitts152]

Definitely! His leg assisted hand technique when blasting is not something I've seen before.

[@teugion]

Thank you, Marthyn. I've been waited for this video.

[@falconemoto6943]

I talked with the bassist of this band after a show at the summer slaughter fest back in like 2011 or 2012, the bassist told me the drummer had only been playing drums for like 3 years at the time when this was filmed, dude is a monster.

[@mikety6145]

Non è possibile 😱😱😱

[@D2en1nis8]

Hey Marthyn! I love your vids and explanations! I'm a guitarist and audio engineer and your videos are pure gold when it comes to drum production including the terms which are used by drummers! Thank you and keep the flame alive!

[@BeBLACKBADBOY]

damn awesome you've made an analysis of him! I knew he used different techniques. He is performing so well at such a high bpm. Someone had to made this clear ;)

[@Asgoroth6]

John Longstreth from Origin?

[@Vdrummer182]

At 0:31: "Alright! That's it. Let's start now with The Violation"... ( ͡°( ͡° ͜ʖ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)ʖ ͡°) ͡°) Great analysis as usual \m/ What about something from Marco Minnemann (with Necrophagist) or Virgil Donati (Alien Hip hop)???

[@cuervoso9506]

Holy shite, mate! You made my day! LOL

[@CampingAndPhilosophy]

Hip flexor is correct. It’s always involved in whole leg motion. (And also when stabilising whilst playing ankle only).

[@JorvikBerserkir]

wow a reaction video with some actual content. Good stuff

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

thank you!

[@TheGerfenstein]

These videos are brilliant Marthyn, keep them coming!

[@krokodilejaw5431]

Thank you for this video! Francesco is a monster. Can you please do a video where you analyze the drumming technique of Spencer Prewett from Archspire? He is incredible in so many ways!

[@drefahl9376]

Marthyn, you're the man! I wish I have a teacher like you in my town for some presencial classes. Here metal is very weak. Cheers from Brazil

[@drefahl9376]

@Ammon Herrera yeah, surely. I was talking about my city... But in the country we have a lot of bands

[@gavinlau2361]

Do one for Lord Marco!

[@toddkennedy3929]

wow great video man, ive seen other "teacher" reactions to videos but this is actually educational, awesome to see how its done, not a drummer as its always been mind boggling how you can make every limb do something different specially how you describe Francesco doing this, truly great instructional video makes me want to get a drum kit and have you teach

[@blackmetalden]

Darkside from mgla is such a great drummer especially with his hands. Would love to see your thoughts on his playing!

[@ironscull]

Oh yeah. Darkside is such a unique drummer. Have You heard him in latest Kriegsmachine album?

[@blackmetalden]

@@ironscull Oh yeah, such skill. I definitely look at him for pushing myself as a drummer.

[@ironscull]

@@blackmetalden Im not a drummer. I play guitar and bass. But i can fully admire a good drumming skills like Darksides. Hell i never listened to black metal before but then i discover Mgla and later Kriegsmachine and I sunk in.

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

can you post the youtube url of the video you'd like me to review?

[@ironscull]

@@drumtechniqueacademy kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn2yp55mgdyofc0 I think this is the best video to show his skills. I think an Excersises in Futility V would be better but there are drum cam from it.

[@Affeyblaster]

Next...Pete Sandoval, Nick Barker & Derek Roddy please 😊

[@666Havers]

nice! gene hoglan, richard christy, sean reinert too!

[@Affeyblaster]

@@666Havers Totally agree!

[@schmetterling2169]

Nick barker is a chunky god! \m/

[@bellmeisterful]

Nick Barker!!

[@aeksinsang932]

Pete the feet

[@mora1948]

You should do bill ward in the video, war pigs live Paris 1970

[@latuman]

Great minds think alike. From Dominator to Paoli. Just as I expected.

[@wolfman8785]

Dave McGraw,Spencer prewitt, Flo mounier, John longstreth,Adam Jarvis,gabe seeber

[@alexkalfakis5723]

Hi there Marthyn. Congratulations on your videos, they are always very informational and fun to watch. It would be awesome if you did a reaction to Jaime Saint Merat's drum cam of Abrogation by Ulcerate. He's easily one of the most technically proficient, creative and tasteful extreme metal drummers of our time and deserves more recognition than he currently gets.

[@AlonsoTherion]

the difference between a real teacher reacting and a "drum coach" or any others "coaches" out there is significantly huge.

[@bishjb]

One of my favorite drummers, and I'm a guitarist. Keep it up with the fun tutorials Marthyn

[@Ehrmann_Gregsson]

Would be cool to see an analysis of non-extreme metal band (Dream Theater for example)

[@Kane34572]

Fun fact Francesco used to be the guitar player for FA until their drummer left then he took over! He’s a monster

[@Kyp031]

Derek roddy be awesome to discuss.

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

can you post a youtube url? thank you

[@TubaVallopi]

@Gary White yeaahhh i've seen it too, sick performance \m/

[@gggfx4144]

Derek or George Kollias definitely; two ultimate legends of extreme drumming. Derek has many clinic sessions and a modern drummer show or two to pick from -being fair I don't think the video above is him at his technical best; his technique has become more refined as years have gone on

[@MmeHyraelle]

@Gary White Yes that video it's just a flow of anger being bashed out on drums and does not show his abilities much. Sadly derek is not as followed as before so new content is scarce. Tough, he produced some of these video's lately : kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIS7gJ6epNp3iZo Ps : He's very powerful and seems a dominant trait as seen raw here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3u7c52YedKaeNU

[@IDisasterpiece]

I was waiting for this since you started these videos.

[@ageronnasyn9327]

Maybe the "Thru our scars" track could be interesting to analyse.by the way thanks for this video.Francesco is my fav.!

[@lucass430]

Even though I don't play drums, this video was super interesting, insightful and fun to watch. That was a huge surprise, tbh, most react videos don't have any "real" content; I'm glad there's still hope for react videos haha

[@dimasherdiansyah6374]

How about john longstreth from origin ? That will be awesome

[@no_peaches_8085]

even though I'm not in a metal band anymore and listen more of less extreme stuffs now, I always appreciate Francesco Paoli's drumming, that guy is a speed freak really..amazing drummer too

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

true

[@arshiyazarei5031]

Perfect analyse... i recommend you to react to "Tomas Haake" Drummer of "Meshuggah"... Thanks for your Cool videos

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

Thank you

[@inalingthedead]

Yeah, and not Bleed. They have OTHER songs.

[@rea50]

I like the way you explain all those technical details with calm and knowledge, honestly I'm just a beginner who would to correct my left wrist, I learned wrong from beginning and when I try to play fast my wrist just rotate to make the move, but my right can make the correct move, looks like I never can play blast beat, did you ever heard something like that?

[@Shyrest]

Have in mind that Francesco has written all the instruments parts for every album since Mafia in 2007 and also records them only by himself in the studio. Just, wow...

[@danisdizainer]

Im really interested to hear your reaction on some videos for Marco Minneman, especially his play in necrophagist. There was something that really needs your explanation in technical elements. Thanks for video with Franchesco, really good job! Cant wait 4 another 1

[@joelgillaspy9558]

If poss please analyse John Longstreth of ORIGIN

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

Whats up bro from Texas! Home of Pantera! Enjoy your videos bro.

[@Superlyftaren]

Frost from 1349!

[@alexsitaras6508]

and Satryicon

[@AnestisStaikos]

We would love to see you analyze yourself when you were at belfeghor!

[@AnthonyGonzalez-gg4lj]

You should do one on Alan Cassidy from The Black Dahlia Murder.

[@paumc33]

The best of Paoli is that he wasn't the original drummer of the band, he learnt drums circa 2009 I think, releasing Mafia a year later with some serious extreme drumming. He also plays guitar and sings, music it's his cup of tea xD

[@TwilightZone13]

Watch Tomas Haake Clockworks playthrough video next!

[@Onordsve]

Great job Marthyn, great explanation and breakdown with practice tips. Best one for now.

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

thank you very much!

[@rippindrummer666]

Kai hahto

[@Blackerer]

Man those grooves he is playing on Murderworks.... Revenge :O. But quality videos of him drumming stuff from Murderworks is limited to Obey, Doom and Perfection on YT. Those are great too!

[@konstavehkala]

I definitely agree on this! Something from his Wintersun drumcams would be cool to see analyzed, like this for example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYqWdJSEnp6Zrac

[@JanneTarhanen]

@@konstavehkala Or the warm up solo kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXS9ipuFbNuNotE

[@nostrace]

That man is a versatile god. Nailed the drums during his time with Swallow The Sun! It was bringing some interesting vibes. Wintersun, Rotten sound, Trees Of Eternity... all great stuff!

[@kladen2006]

Awesome break down. Even tho I don't play drum i really enjoy your analyst. Suggestion, Flo Mounier- Cryptopsy

[@victorsantana5060]

I prefer single strokes too.

[@zeeceefourovksk2837]

one of the beast in extreme metal drumming, Francesco Paoli! he plays the guitar as great as his drumming too. Great drummer, great guitarist and great death metal vocalist too. listen to FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE latest album Veleno where he does all 3 of that because both of their guitarists have left the band. kinda disappointed though with them leaving as Paoli now take over the guitar and vox for live performance. hopefully that will be just temporary arrangement and hope to see him back to his drum throne again.

[@adriantomo5688]

08:53 Francesco doesn't like a being explained

[@antonmunnik3315]

Awesome video again! 🤘🏻 Apparently Francesco had only been playing drums for about 2 years when this album was released? Would be amazing if true, because his speed is insane (Even with heel-toe).

[@EVPointMaster]

He was playing drums in the band for 2 years at that point. I'd be surprised if they put someone on drums, who's never played them before

[@Guitou555666]

Andrew Baird from Fallujah !

[@augustusmustus6217]

I like the Lonsdale shirt bro. I gotta say playing drums saved my life. I taught myself how to play drums. It all "clicked" one day while training on a boxing speed bag. I was a guitarist from age 5 to 18 then I bought a vintage 1972 custom Sonar kit. (Still play it daily at age 44) I still train on the speed bag too.

[@marciochiabotto590]

Too bad he isn't the drummer anymore. Their new guy is good, but can't keep with this song live.

[@luigibittencourt241]

Wtf?

[@marciochiabotto590]

@@luigibittencourt241 didn't you know?

[@Skeletal33]

Really? Damn. I personally think he should have stayed on drums, and found a new vocalist

[@HB-yn8hf]

Having seen them live twice, I can confidently say that even Paoli can't keep up with it. Band sounds good in the studio, pretty messy on stage.

[@teugion]

I red somewhere that Francesco had car accident and had issues with his leg...that's why he stopped drumming and took a guitar instead.

[@xttocx]

Hi Marthyn, I'm a guitarist and i watch Neil deGrasse Tyson videos for fun... and yet, I've never learned as much as i do watching your content. Fantastic insight into the nuances of metal drummers even for someone like myself who has no idea what I'm talking about.. and yet, i'm not lost whatsoever, brilliant mate love your work! 10//10

[@hellbaron666]

Kai hahto and sons of winter and stars😍

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

can you post the youtube url of the video you'd like me to review?

[@hellbaron666]

@@drumtechniqueacademy ofc! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYm1pIagl9pkba8 This is prob best quality one.

[@darietto75]

Great analisys as always! Have you had the chance to see the new Flashgod Apocalypse drummer David Folchitto? He is amazing too...

[@immortalmuffinz]

You can’t make these videos without checking out Jamie from Ulcerate

[@saviolabatista]

there is a video from brann playing Capilarian Crest (mastodon). look for it

[@AP-bx8zd]

cris adler lamb of god

[@CtrlZMusic]

Excellent Choice ! This guy is amazing

[@uriel393]

They recorded this at the nightclub where I bartend (DNA Lounge in San Francisco). Such a great show!

[@fenrirgamingttv7703]

Thank you so much Marthyn ! keep up the great work!

[@drumtechniqueacademy]

Will do

[@steven8613]

Awesome man, thank you for making these videos.

[@alanhatedrummer]

i wish there were any full song videos from Nick Barker back when he was in Dimmu Borgir.

[@Philipp_Thielen_510]

I am very impressed by drummers who support the lines of the other instruments with accents whilst remaining heavy beats