Matt Garstka - Inner Assassins

[@erickcarjes2738]

I love that he celebrates at the end! It gives me the feeling that he's human, even though we know he's not

[@samakshnamdev3723]

😂😂

[@MishaMansoor]

Absolutely incredible!

[@sadboyinhell619]

Hey its T-shirt PantsTorn!

[@gutorov362]

Misha Mansoor You suck

[@gutorov362]

My name is Misha too btw

[@jonathanmellqvist2]

gutorov362 ok so you suck too...?

[@agenggiri2424]

do a project with matt garska please... beg you misha!!! XD

[@supern0is349]

genie appears: "you have one wish" "i want world peace" "can't you wish something easier?" "let me play drums like Matt Garstka" "alright , let me see what i can do for the middle east"

[@viraajgupta6047]

LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@GuruPremierGangStarr]

“Pigs flying work instead?”

[@RockBarnRecords]

I would say prescient timing, but that applies to just about any time in the last 5,000 years.

[@MrTisjeboy]

haha I laughed so hard

[@SuperStratosfear]

Rumor has it that metronomes get their timing from Matt.

[@myturkishprison3285]

He's like a musical quasar.

[@johnjones5977]

That's no rumor.

[@sephyowns]

Ughh why is this comment or some variation of it on EVERY DRUMMER youtube video..

[@omnia5-9]

@@sephyowns cause that's how much better they are compared to you.

[@sephyowns]

@@omnia5-9 What was the point of this comment Mr. Juanito? Quarantine got you on edge?

[@abnelgray7739]

Matt's humility and down to earth personality definitely fits the badass nostalgic melodic guitar riff at the end. Makes the video even better than it already is.

[@joshpetit44]

I love how your cymbals look like they were in a house fire, but are worth more than my entire drum kit haha

[@drumstrong5157]

I have a few of them

[@josemoralesmusic1003]

HAHAHAHA this comment😅

[@konsuno8143]

at first i thought they were so unappealing but now i like the look more than any traditional look. (also the sound)

[@ashimotoakai9599]

I especially want those fat stacks

[@rohanahlawat5809]

@@ashimotoakai9599 don't we all.

[@nicknicolaus]

After months of practice, I can play from 5:03 to the end!

[@RogersPhotographyOG]

I can play from 5:04 ...

[@4585329]

oh, I thought you played drums too.. You're a great guitarist lol

[@michaelscoma4001]

The best drummer of this generation. Without question. I guess what I should have written was the following: In MY opinion, Matt is one of the best drummers of this generation. No need for this to be a competition. I have looked up each of the drummers that have been mentioned in the comments, and I enjoy learning about any good or great drummer I can find. I can learn from bad drummers, as well as good drummers. What is important to remember, is that there is always room at the top. Matt wasn't always an awesome drummer. He had to work at it. As Benny Greb has noted; he didn't start out being able to groove; he had to learn how to groove... The more awesome drummers there are out there, pushing the limits and leading the way, the better it is for all of us. Matt is a trailblazer, I have seen him in action. I know and have seen his dedication to getting better and practicing. This type of perseverance is what we, as musicians, should all aspire to. All the best to each of you! Mike

[@hydrogencarbonate7944]

Chris Turner too him and matt are by far my biggest inspirations

[@beermanauto2581]

Hydrogen Carbonate agreed 100% and Adam Gray he's crazy technical and complex with his playing too

[@jacobbutler7942]

Austin Bierkamp i was gunna say that. Adam has always been my favorite

[@Trade_Mark]

I do think he's quite incredible but imo Elliot Hoffman takes that title

[@Eleutherarch]

Elliott Hoffman is criminally underrated. The guy would be as adept playing with Chick Corea as he would be with Meshuggah. Ridiculous talent, technique and subtlety.

[@Diesel_Budgie]

His ghost notes have personality...dynamics. All while being rrrrrrolled out at breakneck speed and in incredibly complex combinations with hard strokes. Speechless!

[@MoNsTa4DuB]

I swear everytime Matt Gartska posts a play along video whatever song it is it instantly becomes my favourite most listened to song for the next month lol

[@danwoywitka]

Years

[@kaiul2967]

Burnt, extra dry, and crisp is how Matt likes his toast when he lays down the BUTTAH!

[@mikeberrigan7524]

Favourite track off the record. Pure inspiration.

[@matthewbritt8498]

Same. Also that melody at 2:05 is straight up beautiful

[@Tyrian0101]

I could listen to the outro on repeat....

[@gilangnfriends]

power = god level speed = god level creativity = god level technique = god level tempo = god level

[@outlier5844]

Facial expressions = god level

[@HerbalistGuybrush]

@@outlier5844 now also hair and forearms = godlevel. everything except voice is.

[@wespoiroux]

I like how he makes the last cymbal hit at the end as if he's done with the track. Like he doesn't want to touch it at all anymore because he's done exactly what he's wanted to do with it and exhausted it.

[@niekyholzken877]

wes poiroux Tha fuck?? Wow dude you really like how he hits the symbol one last time? Huh.

[@wespoiroux]

Nieky Holzken 😂 yea thanks

[@wespoiroux]

also, *cymbal

[@niekyholzken877]

wes poiroux Go poop in your hand

[@danielsgrunge]

Lmao

[@chickenbeforeegg]

The whole kit sounds like laundry Dry and clean

[@Peanuts76]

Yyyyyyyyuyy Yyyyyyy

[@Peanuts76]

Ini y

[@Peanuts76]

Ini sama

[@Peanuts76]

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[@jeremiahdombach9651]

Whoever those 26 people are that disliked this video literally have no idea what incredible drums are...this guy is easily one of the best drummers of our time

[@walriv]

I saw this man play live while being while jetlagged and he still delivered. Absolute unite.

[@evolvet3k]

is that fratalian for unit?

[@RandyHanley]

Nobody on this earth plays the way he does. So impressive.

[@lordbelvederepatsbosox7688]

My favorite drummer. Animals is lucky to have a drummer like Matt. Keep it up man. Loved this video

[@motopolak]

Just upgraded to a 1440p monitor a few hours ago and now get to experience Garstka slay in 2K. What a present!

[@JT-sp8gc]

my dude finishes a hefty season that wouldve left me dead and he still has the energy to jump around. I love that he still goes off at the end but incorporates the grooves still

[@ricmmatias]

I look at the most notorious drummers as an inspiration... Matt Garstka on the other hand (almost) encourages me to set my drumset on fire and never even mention I once "played". This is what modern drumming is all about!

[@SouthpawFury]

one of the greatest drummers of my lifetime

[@BigDReppinit]

5:08 that feel when you realize you just hit 100% FC on Expert.

[@brandonmonroe9822]

God damn. I cant even formulate a sentence than can adequately express how amazing this was. I wish there was a step above just "liking" a video.

[@tmaddrummer]

Matt you never cease to amaze me! I don't know how you do it, but every time I catch one of your videos, you keep on improving in everything from your posture behind the kit, your "in the zone" drumming, your musicality, and on and on.... Blessings!!!

[@Wardog01Actual]

I just love when I read the comments and there's one about Matt being greater than the metronome. This guy is really amazing. I love to watch him play. It's like moving art. And the music ain't bad either.

[@Thebunkerinspector]

Not only is he incredible and NAILS this tune, he even manages to perfectly place his sticks so that the VF label is visible......all without trying! What a natural!

[@benjaminmagambo3849]

That guitar tone though!!! The drummer just on another level

[@FerralTurtle]

Haha I never had such a blast literally just watching someone play drums lmao, especially near the ending of the chorus and the freakin outro. Man this is some beastly stuff, whew, truly one of the best drummers of our generation

[@damarilawrence9330]

Their songwriting has gotten so much more delightful over the years... I start seeing these gigantic, glowing circles that pulse with the music right around 2:44 - a sense of arrival, then that magestical solo, and finally a peaceful end... Edit: Their*

[@motopolak]

Your description of the ending is perfect, it's definitely something else. Still doesn't beat my favorite ending of "On Impulse" but this outro definitely makes me feel some type of way.

[@marccram2664]

They have made quite the ka$cade of songs like this one 😏

[@damarilawrence9330]

@@marccram2664 Harr harr. Verrry punny...

[@LillianGardner0214]

This is the benchmark for drumming. Note for note. He who can play this note for note has proved their wait in gold.

[@idn]

Beautiful stuff, Matt! Love the reaction at the end :)

[@rainydelaney]

These videos have me on the verge of buying a Tama kit... Some of the best drum tones out there right now.

[@martonkardos8094]

That's what we've been all waiting for! Made my day

[@HHGdrums]

Creativity. Groove. The heavy heavy. All the goods are included with your purchase of a Garstka-4000 drumming cyborg!! Get yours today!

[@justarandomdude1998]

Enjoy this demo video of what the amazing Garstka-4000 can do. AAL industries is not responsible for ascending, mental satisfaction or broken arms/legs while trying to play what this can

[@gregoryjean4175]

I’ll never be able to get over this! A true legend in our time. My goodness.

[@ProGamer9731]

600 likes 0 dislikes, I don't think anyone can hate this man

[@benedictjohannes]

I hit the dislike button twice, just to be sure...

[@keldholse618]

The tripple feeling is everywhere. The best drummer at all, period! Thank you Matt!

[@nadiabu4588]

I can't explain it, but I'm in love with the sound of his bass drum, damn... Amazing performance, mad skills!!!

[@Kingding6]

good lord...the solo on this is from another universe

[@carlospinedadelgado89]

Matt Garska, you're a big motivation, youre already a legend.

[@Psyshimmer]

just have to appreciate how beautiful the hardwood is paired with the light and dark contrasted cymbal layout.

[@kaiul2967]

The ending melody is the euphoria of writing and playing through this song!

[@bawolff15]

who on earth could dislike this video!!!? amazing job as always, matt!

[@twelvelookslike]

The tiny guy in his snare drum

[@tillthen1240]

3:42-3:45 so easy..

[@antonigumua6548]

I can't even count that tbh

[@nenissaK]

Quintuplets

[@hendriksugathreeada661]

hahahaaa yes its very easy 😄😄😄😄

[@HENRY_MEAD]

LUL

[@trentztradingcards3094]

hher0siris lol yeh

[@johnlopez3641]

Amazing to watch and just hear what's being played. Masterful techniques.

[@organicmilk5]

i mean.. im loss for words. he is incredible and thats still an understatement

[@CryHavocband]

wow I don't think I've ever seen anybody solo like Matt... insane. So hype

[@offroaders123]

This is so high on the list of my favorite songs from AAL, and this playthrough makes it even harder to decide what that list exactly is!

[@treyhoefling7239]

That snare sound. SOOOOO. CRISSPPPPPP.

[@camiloin]

I cried after this. So much music on that drums !!

[@lucasnjtube]

I loved the victory dance at the end!

[@adamcoyne230]

This was a very good example of an 80s movie sondtrack.thank you.

[@johnerickvs]

This is what mastery on the drums sounds and looks like, kids!

[@HighDefBNG]

The human mind is capable of great things. Bravo sir.

[@omnilightstudios7958]

wrote a song titled Drummer face . you were a big inspiration . people think its show-man-ship , just cross wired synapse resulting in drummer face

[@ricohorton]

Really nice sounding Tama and Meinl cymbals. Matt you are unreal.

[@corypedalino8930]

Garstka......greatest drummer alive.....enter discussion for best drummer EVER

[@Antonioguitbat]

BEST PURCHASE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEVER!

[@AndrewDRoyappa]

how does this even work

[@SuperYertleTurtle]

It doesn't

[@gigalulmansur]

Yes

[@behindthen0thing525]

Ок

[@Thaligamathor]

First buy drum kit, set up drum kit, take drum kit to garbage. Continue to be in awe with me lol

[@theopinson3851]

Those modulations are sick!

[@TheSamuraiApocalypse]

Fucking phenomenal drummer, god he's just sooo good! Hands down one of the best drummers alive in my opinion. Feel free to let me know about any other drummers you think are up there.

[@jackmaguire1158]

Elliot Hoffman’s the only contemporary one I can think of. Of course there are the elder sages-Collaiuta, Weckl, Gary Novak, Horatio Hernandez. They’d still give Matt a run for his money

[@nenissaK]

3:47 "avada kedavra" 3:57 spell takes affect, slays the song

[@VioletAOP416]

4:00 and on this day, matt gartska, frustrated with the sins of his subjects, descended from the heavens and unleashed his endless chops upon the world.

[@AdrenLnFueledScholar]

When you leave a like mid way through the video because you can't get over what it is you're watching and have the same reaction Matt does after you've left the like

[@TheSilenceIsBroken1]

I watch this at least once or twice a week

[@davidecasarotti5470]

Simply amazing! clean sound, enjoyable syncopated tempo.Great great work

[@kalebdeckard4291]

So glad you posted this one. Besides the brain dance this is probably my favorite song on the album.

[@brandonjones2348]

I've been waiting for this to release, and I really wanna purchase the series.

[@YouLikeBosch]

Best part? The master track blows my mind, and he still managed to easily improve it here.

[@3in1allinme]

Good Lord! This whole jam is SMOKIN

[@keziahleclercq1267]

I always put the same smiley at all videos of Matt playing Animals As Leaders 🤯 but I’ m always like it 🤯 yes

[@bad_keyzi]

Flawless my bro. love that you got that gospelchops feel in your fills and solos. you've learnt with the greatests. blessed

[@ThelarionMusic]

damn one of the best videos I've ever seen!

[@drummersdiary8976]

Amazing!! The light in the video looks great and the stuff you play is incerible. Love your art of drumming!!

[@matthewdesouza2542]

lol. the madness of matt is such a great title. amazing talent as always

[@realAvatarKorra]

I've just noticed that he plays the ghost notes on the inner circle of the snare and the regular notes right on the center. And he never misses one milimeter

[@8bitbaconbits371]

Matt, you got damn beast! Jumping around in the end like you nailed a drum cover. Lol

[@135964728]

so satisfying to watch this comin straight from you man, god bless the talent 🙌

[@cvrlosmolina5110]

Wow. REALLY digging the mix. Drumming is solid as always as well

[@SaintTrinasTorch]

Your videos are inspirational. Thanks man

[@krymz1]

what beautiful cymbals, must cost a fortunes. I might be able to afford those tom skins though! they sound really nice! (you're a drum god btw, amazing performance and sound!)

[@femchad3317]

Got to love how Matt looks like he's panicking when drums. But his timing and accuracy is perfect.

[@lileulileu]

God bless You! Superior Piece of Art! Cheers from Bulgaria! :)

[@yogajangkungs]

Dream theater songs sounds much easier than these

[@timearchitecture]

I Gusti Ngurah Dhyana Yoga if your the drummer

[@Kuroiwa1988]

@Google Sucks you sir have a serious problem

[@joeschmo8728]

Matt Is great but doesn't touch Portnoy

[@chickenbath]

It’s easier to understand what Portnoy is doing, but with Matt I get lost every 15 seconds.

[@Desh727]

I can watch this dude play drums all day

[@noahbirdrevolution]

I've been watching Matt play since Berklee stuff, 2011-ish i think, and am still blown away every fucking performance.

[@matthewbritt8498]

Noah Bird same I remember him from those "gospel chops" vids back in the day lol

[@TheMMAStudios]

Awesome and a great production

[@ericmickens6287]

This dude plays really articulate. Amazing drum play bro 🔥🔥🔥

[@Diesel_Budgie]

This is like the ultimate flex. Wearing a grey long-sleeved shirt, playing this incredibly taxing whirlwind of music, and not sweating.

[@Diesel_Budgie]

@Dubz Thangs Sorry but I don't understand your reply - could you rephrase it?

[@Diesel_Budgie]

@Dubz Thangs NVM I get it now. Unconventionally phrased but true!

[@williamrobbs]

can we all just admit that Matt Garstka is the worlds best under-rated drummer?

[@jordangarrido3069]

Not as built as nowadays equally versatile, amazingly good!

[@foxxrider250r]

love the guitar at the end

[@localsymbiosis]

What the.... did youtube change its suggestion algorithm or something, because it has been giving me bangers all day.... for the first time ever.

[@voxextremos22]

The stuff he's doing on the kick is insane

[@dominickguerra189]

wow the ending was very impressive by far! Love AAL

[@AmitDas-wp4vp]

Matt is the guy who played odd times and polyrhythms on desks back in school .

[@Hennimal77]

Backpfeifengesicht

[@Hennimal77]

Fratzengulasch

[@camu123789]

Hennimal77 Buy the lesson pack. Worth every fucking dollar

[@chozo2205]

Gesundheit!

[@lukasmossnerler]

Na freilich trink ich noch eins!

[@nicolasfrossard4315]

Ties Jehoul DUDE. PLEASE HELP ME. I have to know what the 9 drumless songs are. Can u just tell me if inner assassins is one of them?

[@revyu6754]

That was pretty masterful playing.