Matt Garstka - Ectogenesis Playthrough

[@travenator16]

Simply the pinnacle of modern drumming.

[@isaacdissonance3967]

Jonathan Hevendehl jamie st merat..

[@HypersleepParralax]

Check Larnell Lewis if you havent already

[@21Danieltbs]

I think you misspelled Vinnie Colaiuta

[@EvilSewnit]

@@21Danieltbs “modern”

[@21Danieltbs]

@@EvilSewnit Vinnie is a s modern as it gets. Anything he plays is fresh af. Why do you think he keeps getting voted the best "Modern Drummer" almost every year over and over again?? xD

[@IshmamAhmed]

It took me a while to get the timing and notation but guys I can finally nail 5:29 perfectly without any hesitation. I'm proud I'm able to play it almost as well as Matt

[@RockyStonester1]

this is so funny to me rn

[@augustkerr7853]

lol dude you got me with this comment

[@jeremiahstewart3378]

Oh I see what u did there........

[@mani.fresc0]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Erickhetfield]

What is the time signature of the silence?

[@Miam_miam_la_gauffre]

Can we take the time to acknowledge the quality of production behind this? The zooms, effects and camera angle changes are perfectly balanced and chosen, and the sound quality is insane 👌

[@pudchickie]

AGREED! Ivan Chopik's production is perfection in allowing us to see from many angles how truly remarkable Matt is.

[@koseybrown9436]

I love how Javier and Tosin can hold the beat while Matt modulates. Seems like typically it would be the drums that holds while guitar initiates the ending of a phrase.

[@sandansaiyan5675]

This is track is definitely created to show drum solo of Matt

[@user-bl3si3kq6x]

He was the star of the show when I saw them. It's almost ironic because it's a "Guitar band for Guitarists by Guitarists" and the 'slap bass' and 'drum machine' became the identity of the band. He was front and center stage under the spotlight the whole show. Literally watching wood fly off his sticks like a wood chipper from front row. I am a guitarist and a huge fan of tosin but Matt is the best musician in the band.

[@magicfairycome]

ohh so THIS is why I can't play drums with any guitarists my age

[@whophead6837]

Animals as leaders is basically tosin and matt trying to 1 up eachother on mindblows. The writing process turns into a pissing contest of the gods 😂

[@bobjason7540]

This band really brought drums forward with jazz and fusion

[@TheVashnessItself99]

This is arguably the chillest I've seen Matt during a playthrough

[@WernerErkelens]

Already one of the greats and he's just getting started....

[@dxb8086]

_"Already one of the greats"_ - Not really, but close _"he's just getting started"_ Not really

[@Aozora333]

I'd like to know how he isn't one of the greats and what defines greats anyway

[@VioletAOP416]

I mean he’s 29 and he’s only been on two animals as Leaders albums, so he’s got a lot more drumming left in him. Whether or not you consider him a great he has left a mark on modern drumming, and he’s got a lot more drumming to do before he’s done.

[@Tictac-s2e]

@@dxb8086 Cool, thanks, Mr. Authority of Drums. I almost thought he was amazing (I feel like a total idiot🤣🤣🤣🤣).

[@Skvffed]

@@dxb8086 we're glad you posted your opinion...

[@ruicarneiro1640]

Having five brains is cheating lol

[@silvisauskas]

😄😄😄😄😄

[@foxfiremusic8387]

hahaha this made me smile

[@Ryguypie17]

You could say it's a Brain Dance ;)

[@blackcitadel37]

Intel Matt Penta-Core ©

[@ketampanan]

Sensei gartska

[@JoaoFerreira-fx3xp]

You truly match the genius of Tosin and Javier

[@tickitictiktactoe921]

João Ferreira he doesn't match he is in the level of them in he's own way(playing drums, sure) ...XD

[@MetalRiderPlasma]

@@tickitictiktactoe921 agree!

[@sandansaiyan5675]

@@tickitictiktactoe921 I want collaboration of Band-Maid and AAL))

[@PadloAndHisDrums]

I love that he ended it with the bass drum

[@2Side2Side2]

Absolutely incredible. The small nuances, wide range of dynamics and extreme tightness are things you simply can't teach. You're an outright machine!

[@tjm7699]

Why is every metal drummer named matt so good?

[@mauricemotors8207]

Nobody Matt grinear Matt harlpen Matt Garstka Hold my fill

[@user-id2dx4qd6j]

Nissand21 guy better luck next time

[@mattmendoza2667]

yah maybe

[@michaelpersil6573]

matt groening

[@Youshallbeeatenbyme]

The drummer for VOLA is also named Matt. He's a goddamn great drummer too.

[@EnragedONI]

Despite being a novice, I find playing along to your work after my daily rudiments inspires me to be more creative when making up my own grooves. I owe a large part of my inspiration to practice to you, Matt. You're a machine, dude!

[@IntronautFM]

Damn, after i heard The Joy of Motion i thought the drum parts couldn't get any more intricate, but Matt definitely proved me wrong with the new stuff. This guy is so ridiculously good.

[@FJordn0TM]

You can tell the double kick section at 3:00 is difficult because it's the only time he's not playing any ghost notes, but even that part is so clean I could eat off it

[@RyanyoIII]

FJordn0TM or, what if he doesn't have any room for ghost notes considering he usually plays them in between bass hits, and there's like 5,000 hits in that section. lol

[@jonhattanrai]

I can't even play that with the hands, and he does that with his feet and the hands.

[@combo306]

It's strange seeing his left hand not filling in every single 16th note gap in the universe.

[@jorgegomez4326]

I mean it's by no means easy, but I think he's just choosing not to play ghost notes in that section to emphasize the bass drum pattern. Besides being a technical genius he's also very musical and plays to serve the song.

[@mattgarstkasfan8602]

In this section ghost notes aren't necessary, if it were, he was learning and playing them without any problem

[@BionicleSaurus]

Are you telling me... that playthroughs of Arithmophobia, Inner Assassins, Cognitive Contortions and motherf*ckin' Backpfeifengesicht are coming?!

[@BionicleSaurus]

Haha, yeah that one's a bitch.

[@agee23]

BionicleSaurus I wouldn't count on it. He has his website and I'm pretty sure this was just a taste of what you could purchase on there. Wouldn't expect more unless you want to buy the lesson.

[@JustTutupa]

No, those are for sale, with the rest of the information on his website. This is promotion for that

[@DandelionVolta]

Check Joe Fenney's covers

[@jmckmedia6377]

DandelionVolta Yea, buddy rips!

[@WaldoCarmen]

Finally someone with a goofier drum face than my own. Of course, HIS playing actually backs it up.

[@davidkey6623]

Man, you can tell he took a long time settling on what cymbals he wanted to use with animals. AMAZING cymbal and overall kit sound. BOSS

[@pudchickie]

Watching Matt is absolute bliss--it is my happy place. When I'm flipping out, which is often these days, I go to Matt for therapy... The man is beyond human. How can you watch him drum and not forget every other thing in the universe?! I'm not a drummer, I'm not a musician but I'm still gobsmacked every time I watch any of his videos. And he is so incredibly generous with sharing his knowledge and skill...

[@blackcitadel37]

"A Drum Instructional Series" Only if it's aimed for aliens.

[@viraajgupta6047]

lol i think he means the paid version :DD but im sure you already knew that lmaoo

[@guitarska]

Wow, amazing quality and excellent content. Good job son, percussionists will get a ton of great ideas, techniques and inspiration from this series.

[@pretendhuman]

Thank you for inspiring this young man... One dad to another...

[@DudeWheresMyTom]

3:12 Matt successfully replicating the chaotic vibration of the universe

[@nicklangmusic]

Incredible Chops meets incredible musicality meets grooving one's ass off. This is absolutely mind blowing.

[@twelvelookslike]

Maybe if I smoke enough DMT I can find your frequency in the zero point field and download your info onto my DNA

[@PHAileyANIME]

this is by far the weirdest comment i have ever read.

[@xaviersykora]

God knows I've tried..

[@mrbgrow]

I couldn't love a comment more.

[@Brave_New_Tube]

Is the tryp trying to find me right now? I don't think I'm ready yet fam lol

[@crocopsleg3523]

LMAOOO couldn't of said it better myself

[@mesadrums375]

Seeing These guys live in Toronto with periphery, and being at a perfect angle to see Matt Halpern just be in complete Aww of Garstka, has proven he’s one of the best around. Mind blowing drummer

[@LivingWater7779]

Wow. That sounds like a dream concert. How was it?

[@bakedandsteaked]

I've never clicked something so fast in my life

[@tywolfe2074]

Haha no shit huh

[@wibby2143]

same

[@zzzzzz69]

same dude, the second i saw it on my mobile feed, I jumped on it

[@hydrogencarbonate7944]

this is the perfect comment to explain how i feel about this

[@FabioEloi]

Same here

[@jordanschoepke1864]

This is definitely one of the best sounding kits I've ever heard

[@thebigbywolf]

so glad your father let you drum in his library

[@orora667]

y'know reverb, musician things xD

[@BrianGivensYtube]

Pretty sure that's Tai Lopez's garage... (If you don't know the reference, look up Tai Lopez's garage)

[@jonq8714]

Underrated comment. This legit made me laugh.

[@j.d.7208]

Hilarious love it

[@hehaheadshot97]

I don't think I've heard a song with such diverse cymbal work and beloved footwork. This is an incredible video, I can't wait for more madness!

[@nathanpickering6742]

That double bass is so satisfying to listen to

[@jonesyDRUMZ]

The production value behind this is incredible!

[@pinkisforpimps]

the worst part was when it ended

[@b7o76786bgkn77678p8y]

The experience of just listening without watching is equally as great. Although admittedly, I can't help rewinding to see how he can physically pull off much of this impossible stuff !

[@DrVeerjay]

4:20-4:40 off the wall. Different then the album take but same vibe. Great job Matt

[@motopolak]

Beautiful video, I love it... from the super-close-up cymbal shots in the intro to the pleasing backdrop, multiple awesome angles, crisp HD and perfect sound mixing. Garstka is a legend and a groove genius!

[@Sbeatsophrenia]

I wonder what how his metronome sounds... "1 e and a 2 e and a 1 and 3 and 5 and a and and 3 and 2 and a and e and a and and a a a a e e and and a, screw it! Just play it! You're Matt Garsta, you don't need me."

[@giovannicabrini8457]

It's actually switching between 4/4 and 3/4 with a 4 over 3 polyrythm, that's it. "Easy", at least on the time signature lol

[@Sbeatsophrenia]

@@giovannicabrini8457 Hey, mate! I just saw your comment! I wasn't referring to the time signature of the song in this vid; was referring to what if maybe the metronome that he uses is human and gets tired all of a sudden like, "eff this shit, Imma have some tea." Hahaha. But thanks for the free lesson, btw! Appreciate it! 👍👍

[@2good2beuntrue]

3x and a and and ... died - drumsticks file a rape complaint

[@bishop5470]

You are my favorite drummer, I didn’t know you had a KZbin until now. Love your style, how you don’t overplay the song, and still bring so much technical ability and style. Can’t wait for more music.

[@alvarocarignanipodesta7882]

I was wondering about the playthrough that was behind your signature stack presentation video. THIS IS JUST AWESOME!!. Congratulations Matt!!. Everything in this video is absolutely great.

[@TheManglerPolishDeathMetal]

unbelievable how much hard work spiced with great tallent in just 5 minutes . tons of respect !!!

[@AnthonyDahmane]

Interesting. Around 4:47 he swings past the left of the snare. I wonder if it's a syncopation thing to keep his timing. I've seen some drummers purposely hit their leg instead of the snare on weird parts where they feel like they MUST connect with something with that hand on that specific beat.

[@RyanyoIII]

Anthony Dahmane it's not haha that's just Matt being Matt

[@yuvishere]

he didnt just swing it, listen to it carefully, he played the open high hat

[@paulomendes1193]

Yuvraj Sharma yep, I know this is old but you can clearly see it at 0.25 speed

[@EthanHGray]

Anthony Dahmane hi hat m8

[@giuseppefortinelli8097]

He hit the hi hat man

[@anihorvath]

This is just next level. Matt Garstka is one of the best without a doubt!

[@mark6302]

I've been playing bass for around 35 years. I can't play drums for shit. One limb of this guy has more drum talent than half the musicians out there.

[@beerlife-go9mc]

Oh my god yes, this is my favorite song from the album, great job Matt! tight performance as always

[@nickmax123]

Why does he intentionally miss the snare a few time, like at 0:51? Only guess is the time sig is weird so it's just easier for him to swing and miss, than not swing at all.

[@ColdayNurnberg]

Amazing Drumming, amazing drummer. Loving the kick on this tune.

[@paulbehar2075]

Those green sambas are super fresh bro! 🔥

[@MirkkoDeMaio]

Absolutely beautiful, drumming, production, musicality, licks-

[@aidencoder]

What amazes me is that underneath the complexity that seems to hit your ears, seeing it played shows the musicality driving quite simple concepts that stitch together to contrast the guitar ... which gives the appearance of more complexity than there is. Genius.

[@carmushroom]

gayyyyyy

[@HermeticAscetic22]

His use of ghost notes is very artful. Excellent drummer!

[@DecrepidMonkeyChild]

I'm not even a drummer but even I can appreciate how good that kit sounds :o

[@VinnyG_Music]

You're damn right

[@fleagalisyourdaddy]

I don't know how people dislike the sound; I think it's perfect for his style!

[@kristynunez2295]

fleagalisyourdaddy yes,tama is so awesome. I wouldn't be surprised if this was a superstar classic.tama makes beautiful drums in general.

[@biodigitaljazz1]

These comments are always so dumb. People dont go into baseball videos if they're not into sports and then say 'IM NOT A PITCHER BUT HIS TECHNIQUE IS SO STRAIGHT."

[@GraysonKade]

@@biodigitaljazz1 He wasn't commenting on his technique you wanker hah. He was commenting on his tone saying the kit sounded good...any jerk off with ears can do that so chill out.

[@EduardoBach01]

This guy is a beast :O, and I'm not even a drummer, but I have to acknowledge it. The person that recorded this is such a genius as well, it's detailed mic work on it! Impressive.

[@kntbaden]

Please matt, be Djentle with me, i cant handle this gr00ve

[@megyalilaballad]

Matt, you graceful monster. Those glide-through strokes at 0:52, 2:12, and 4:47 were magnificently done.

[@adnrdgz2595]

Why does he do those if I may ask?

[@megyalilaballad]

@@adnrdgz2595 Power. Precision. Finesse.

[@40ozSLURPEE]

i cant stop watching his play throughs, every repeat gives me a life lesson

[@johnrajswami5938]

Matt's playing has been recognised worldwide he is one of a kind man...🤘🤘

[@bakedandsteaked]

Nasty fill warning 2:01

[@Emma_Z1]

how the fuck you can create that fill?

[@dustiny9132]

Not quite as nasty as 4:20 . I puked in my brainhole a littlebit

[@dive2112]

dawsonw128 I agree

[@Hotshot2414]

dawsonw128 Nasty drumming warning 0:00

[@samnzdrum]

TYVM for the heads-up dude.

[@diegomoraes5131]

I have been watching this video continuously for 2 weeks so my brain can absorb the song and his technique...What a legend of our times!

[@xaviersykora]

Hey, I know this is kind of a personal preference thing but it's kinda awkward when most of the angles are from the drummer's POV but the audio is panned from the audience perspective.

[@marcd91]

Xavier Buchanan good point!

[@borogove]

Xavier Buchanan Listen to it on your smartphone like you're supposed to!

[@joelcoool]

BaconSucks what if my smartphone has stereo speakers?

[@borogove]

Mustard? Mustard? Don't let's be silly.

[@bjorksven]

You're not alone, that stuff annoys me too

[@colepenick5238]

I don't think I've ever seen Matt repeat a drum solo ever. Such fluidity.

[@supernamnam8110]

is the man holding his breath while drumming? cuz if that's the secret I gonna start turning blue

[@ajgdrums24]

Supernam Nam the secret is to kiss the air a lot when you fill ;)

[@bg357wg]

Supernam Nam Of course it is...why else is everyone in the Blue Man Group blue?

[@MetalOnMetal]

Can't figure out why those dislikes. This guy is a beast, and the Madness of Many is a killing record !

[@DBSplayers]

best drummer in any genre at the moment. HANDS DOWN.

[@Drums4Life762]

I would honestly say Marco minnemann is better. But Matt is for sure up there!

[@BurnTheNuance]

Todd Daniel Marco is one of those dudes that's been in the top five to ten drummers for over a decade. Dude is so talented. And both write crazy intricate parts.

[@Drums4Life762]

I feel like he's one of the few that could really play ANYTHING on the drums. Like i know he can play everything Matt plays. But i dont think matt can play some of the stuff marco does ie interdepedence.

[@DBSplayers]

Todd Daniel marco is also up to par with Matt, both play insane stuff naturally and with ease.

[@NickyByloo]

Keep an ear out for Dalibor Mráz.

[@ddiotte]

Sick Matt! Love the way bass and guitar fade out at the end to only hear drums. Killer production too.

[@skylukewalker1210]

OHHH MY GOD. THAT FOOT WORK. GOD DAMN.

[@Caitanyadasa108]

He does twice as much with half the kit as many drummers--the sign of a truly skilled person.

[@tryharder249]

Sempre um trabalho bem feito.

[@MidvaliTHF]

I've been waiting on this play through for a long time now. good God is it divine

[@davis.kevin82]

The “fish out of water” drum face is his secret to the trade.

[@pierrepierr3615]

OMG, Matt best drummer never see, what do you, What you do in the album madness is just amazing thanks for all

[@oguzT800]

Matt was student of Terence Fletcher

[@moonbabiefactor5526]

Hahahahahahah Is true xD

[@teomandeveci3931]

thebronx89 stahp that whiplash shit

[@airguitar1321]

Not my tempo

[@DopeDannyDrums]

From a fellow life long drummer. Absolutely beautiful. I wanna say thanks to you and the boys for making such killer music.

[@jonwienke4639]

Fucking Catalina Wine Mixer

[@imacashew.]

Jon Wienke hahahahah prestige worldwide. 8)

[@uwotm]

Jon Wienke BEAT THE FUCK OUT OF THEM DRUMS MATT

[@leons.kennedy8885]

Jon Wienke 😂😂😂😂😂 this guy over here

[@Ledmaster2]

Jon Wienke ahahaha

[@roygelvan1876]

Jon Wienke POWWWWWW!!!!!!!!

[@VanessaDomonique]

Your kit and cymbals sound GORGEOUS

[@bebettoninja]

Thumbs up so we can have one of these playthroughs... featuring THE DIRTY D!!!!!!

[@22222Sandman22222]

🅱Bebetto TheNinjaDrummer Drummer's souls are in their dirty D's. Of course by exposing the drummer's soul would open a whole new level of an experience, but would it be too much?? Do you want to go full nirvana immediately? We got ahead lives to live, that's why we drum. Also that's why great drummers never play naked and expose their souls to the public. thank you i appreciate it

[@kumquatmagoo]

Saw AAL in Southampton England last year, and I was screaming for a Dirty D encore. Didn't get one :(

[@caioandrade2899]

Bebetto TheNinjaDrummer Cabelo nojento!!!

[@magicfairycome]

can someone explain to me what a dirty d is

[@zehchaves]

faz esse cover, monstro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHLcnpx7drOcqtE

[@who_cares-j8y]

Yo for real tho this video is done so well, props to the editor (and obviously matt). like, they give you all the angles during the drum solo! I wish that was a drum vid standard!!! And ist sounds so good! good job to everyone lol

[@bryanacostajimenez8668]

the best ectogenesis drum cover xD

[@mattzee666]

i always come to your channel for the bangers. THE BANGERS

[@plshalpmei]

that solo at 4:20 so lit I don't even need to blaze

[@alund1306]

It's fantastic! Reminds me a bit of Akira Jimbo - Aerobics of Alien. That's what I thought of when I heard it.

[@NickAcker]

Thanks for uploading this. Not that I want to attempt covering it but it's just so insane to watch you play this. Let alone the fact that you wrote these parts is just absolutely insane. Cheers Matt, great fucking job!

[@naean7518]

Never watched a Garstka playthough before... Sat through most of this looking like a shocked blowfish.

[@pbonk1987]

He has such a unique understanding for his instrument

[@camu123789]

Omg YES my life is complete now, and Matt is my religion, so praise lord Garstka

[@StompL7]

Finally Matt ! Insane quality ! Keep doing what you love Matt ! Looking forward to see you in martseille on july 1st. Ive been waiting for this for 3 years now !

[@DunklerZebralord]

I saw those two extra hands coming out of your chest man, don't even try to debate

[@RyanyoIII]

Omg!!! I've been waiting for this for so long!!

[@vaporreads5095]

"Alright cut.... cut!......CUT!!"

[@lecrapauddejerri9]

and this is why he's my favourite drummer and the most talented on the planet at the moment.

[@safwannizam2932]

This is just for my practicing 0:35 0:41 0:43

[@sadistyk_1671]

what the fuhhh! Matt. sheesh, after perfectly nailing that supra complicated bass pattern, you have to feel like you just rolled off a goddess! always raising the bar

[@allmotorm3539]

HIs power level! It's over 9000!!!!

[@TakanashiIori]

misfitmafia he's the god of destruction on drumming!!

[@vincee7389]

And he ain't even using the DW9000 Hardware😂😂😂😂

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

nice sound & visuals, brother. more of these videos. & that ride cymbal is beautiful.

[@aidanroessig8673]

Tbh I just wanna know how he gets that snare sound lol

[@chrisbuku4296]

Aidan Roessig 1400 €.... I think enough said ;)

[@Talaramama]

i love your drum sound, very heavy and deep. and of course those cymbals!! so warm still smooth and punchy....

[@willismarsh44]

wish the backing track was a touch quiter

[@bakedandsteaked]

will marshall fuck your pfp

[@RockBarnRecords]

will marshall Was gonna like your comment but have to deal with something stuck on my screen. Won't come off so I'm gonna have to smash my phone I think.

[@isaacleedrums]

Wiped my screen....YOU GOT ME

[@Deadweight8]

you inspire me to play and work on things every time in listen to you or listen to any of the work you've done!! seriously killer video man

[@DrewDawkins]

I'm pretty sure you can see the zipper flap on his back where the android made of math and feeling enters into the body.

[@5points842]

The dry cymbals sound spectacular...

[@justin0613]

I am not worthy

[@jimbodavis1944]

That seamless transition from that bonkers foot pattern to the half-time downbeat was off-the-charts.

[@LeeNashMusic]

2:52 When Meshuggah invades a AAL Song

[@RoyaltonDrummer922]

the video production was awesome. There was no fancy camerawork or jump cuts while Matt was playing so we could see everything but when there was some rest, the producer did something cool. nice