MUSIC DIRECTOR REACTS | Matt Garstka "Gordian Naught" - Drum Playthrough

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

⏩ Video Question: Have you seen them live? I really want to catch the Halloween show! For live content catch me on Twitch. www.twitch.tv/drumrolltony

[@Nandisimo]

Saw them most recently at Swanfest. They absolutely killed it. I’ve seen I think 2 or 3 other times before that and I feel like they’re only getting better live.

[@jxse4466]

cyberpunk edgerunners op

[@cxrly3017]

you should react to the haikyuu openings

[@sillygoose941]

Saw them a few months ago i think? Cant remember, but it was in Atlanta and saw them perform their new album and play some older songs (Cafo, Physical Ed, Ectogenesis) and it was great. I had been waiting to see them for years and every show I would book for got canceled. We were the first there by about 5 hours, and got front of the show. It was a fantastic time

[@PanasonicTooth]

Seen them once 10 years ago in Australia on the "Weightless" tour, just after Garstka joined the band. It was truly incredible and exceeded my very high expectations.

[@emptycloud2774]

Parrhesia is a masterpiece of a record. I do understand primarily modern metal listeners may not get into this record. However, if you also love prog and jazz fusion, this album is like crack. Matt Gartska craftsman on the kit, insane composer in the pocket, and can fuck with everything rhythmically.

[@ryn5671]

The one that started it all: Morgan Agren / Fredrick Thordendal " Sol Niger Within Medley " From Morgan"s drum TV show in Sweden called TRUM A required reaction / analysis

[@Benedict-Seelemeyer-Lindsley]

I've followed him since Berkeley and he's had a stubborn resistance to jazz and traditional grip..there was this competitive thing between him and another student who was traditional grip so it always felt like he was trying to prove you could do same with match grip, so tho I haven't seen traditional jazz, he has had a affinity for afro Cuban, other afro centric and Brazilian, probably flamenco and tabla type ryhtms too,but iv only seen him do literal seconds worth of anything swing related,but world music he's said he learned alot from, tho since he graduated Berkeley there HAS to be video of him doing jazz bc he would have had 2 or 3 semesters at least in jazz there, so no doubt he can do it,but like I said stubborn resistamce

[@HotQahwe]

Just graduated from school and this album feels like a breath of fresh air , of accomplishment, and also it just feels great to hear something new from one of your fav artists. The energy you will carry with you after hearing this is extraordinary & seems to get better and better with time. I love that feeling. Thanks for covering these for the drummers . I guess its no different than the air when it gets cold signifying the change of seasons but im grateful for both and i am excited to live every year once again since its another year i can listen to this stuff.

[@RyuuTaizen]

Tosin Abasi has a full guitar playthrough of this track on his own channel as well

[@meatballgravy2725]

Just a quick note I mention in loads of AAL reactions. There ARE bass tracks in the songs. If you check the production credits they're either played/programmed by the band or guests. I believe Misha and Nolly of Periphery have contributed in this way. :)

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Oh ok. That's good to know. The comments in other videos jumped on me for saying bass

[@FilinMXr]

AFAIK, they actually used a bass VST on this record, so you're not totally wrong for pointing out bass playing 😁

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Oh lmao that's funny

[@Superdudeawesome135]

Your dissection is on point, fantastic content. I’m sure you have a lot of Between the Buried and Me fans who would want to see you react to their drummer Blake Richardson. I’d suggest their song Extremophile Elite or Specular Reflection, both are great to show his talent

[@fubar1217]

For a full band performance, check out their live streamed performance from Anaheim back in 2020 during the lockdown. It was a virtual performance and was well lit and is probably some of the better live footage of the band.

[@Wollestar]

Matt has been on one of the latest episodes of The Downbeat Podcast by Craig Reynolds, drummer of stray from the path. Matt explains there some of his influences and also how Animals writes music. Maybe interesting for you to check out.

[@tonyjackson4099]

What's crazy is that Matt says "straight Jazz" is his weakness. lol

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Lmao that's funny. I imagine he is amazing

[@krebros5845]

been waiting for this one since your last video on Matt dropped, you've still got Microaggressions if u want more, or also Gestaltzerfall or Thoughts and prayers

[@derpderpin1568]

You should check out Matt Greiners Zildjian Live. First thing that popped in to my head when you brought up drummers like this playing with elite jazz players.

[@ralphmunn1685]

I recall seeing/hearing him, I think, in the VF Jams series with the VF All Stars... coulda been the Zildjian series... either way, I was blown away by how tasty and light parts of his set were. INSTANTLY became my favorite metal drummer, and put him on my all-around all-time short list!

[@christophsanchito3461]

DrumRollTony, what a good question you asked…because I’ve often wondered the same thing for a plethora of bands, but especially for Progressive/Prog Metal/etc & Animals as Leaders: “What is the creation process like for these guys? I’m always fascinated with groups who are this progressive…”

[@wyeth1023]

Daily reminder: React to El Estepario Siberiano! peace/love my friend!

[@WishMount]

One handed*

[@wyeth1023]

btw, you still need to do this xD

[@reegyreegz]

That guy is annoying

[@zielon82]

El elstepario i really good simetimes outstandind but compering to Garstka in general and in particular is way lower rank drummer but still top Level drummer;)

[@silversrayliegh5924]

@@zielon82 Estapario played all AAL songs quite some time ago, he can play play. The question then comes to, can he write amazing music too? His new song is pretty awesome with Serj, catered more towards general audience since he has quite a sub base.

[@Dran195]

he has done jazz work and its insane

[@MDUBE5999]

Thanks again. Matt said in a drumeo that someone already had transcribed a song and it wasn't correct. lolz According to Matt sometimes Tossin gives him some ideas like he did for the splashed in Red Miso. I wonder if was the same for this song in that splash section? From being a percussionist myself. I can hear that he plays his drums like a musician would!! WHOA!! My alter ego has done the same, although maybe nothing to write home about!? Hmm....

[@tjfromreno]

How does he remember all the changes 🤯

[@tylercjbradshaw]

Definitely check out his vfjams session if you want to see him play in more of a fusion context.

[@dubbyedenstein7904]

Just discovered the channel and it’s awesome! Do any of the Oceans Ate Alaska drum playthroughs and you will enjoy yourself.

[@BrianBegnoche]

Here are a couple composition breakdown videos that Matt did for 2 other tracks on this album. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6uWg2h6nM6agqM kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zp7Ni3SEqrSom80

[@BrianBegnoche]

And they're both tracks that you've already reacted too.

[@Benedict-Seelemeyer-Lindsley]

Re: the composition process its very interesting how they wrote the first song on madness,arithrophobia, it was Matt's idea,(tho he admits most of the songs start with an idea from tosin) and 'it was an exercise in all the things you can do in 4"..he's asked on his channel for teaching ideas and ib been pushing for him to explain and demonstrate what he means by that in re: to arithrophibia,or whatever that 1st song is called,hopefully he acquiesced to my request one day,but im probably the only one who asked that

[@hydrakn]

His work on the prog instrumental band Victoria is great too.

[@charbelchemaly3190]

You should check out a project he is part of called Casimir Liberski. Some jazz funk fusion and other shit.

[@musicdude0814]

For an official music video, check out their video for Micro-Aggressions. For a Tosin playthrough, he's got a playthrough of Monomyth that's phenomenal. He also has a playthrough of this song (Gordian)

[@notahoagie8470]

Look up "Performance Spotlight: Matt Garstka (PASIC 2015)". You asked about how someone like him could play through continuous bar lines, and that video shows perfectly.

[@nitay5840]

listen to golden kamuy endings 1 and 3 and to yuusei boushi by Eve

[@T_K_W]

Check out his playthrough of Violente Absinthe. Insane composition.

[@jemPR82]

That left hand is haunted..

[@Benedict-Seelemeyer-Lindsley]

No bass technically, tho they drop the 8th string often essentially into the bass clef range AND Tosin has played bass on the albums , not sure about this one but joy..def

[@ringo-ringo8901]

Please react OKI FADHLAN - DEADSQUAD (ANATOMI DOSA) drum cover from Indonesia :)

[@andrecastro8387]

Nice video. You should check the medley of animals as leaders that stepario seberiano did. It’s very nice.

[@gmatty2975]

Great channel! Easy Sub!

[@christinesanders1546]

Next video should be Matt halpern and his drum play through of “ Satellites “

[@ethanstover9859]

You always seem like you hate toove on the the next segment, and would be happy just infinitely analyzing 30 seconds of the song. I can relate

[@Brian-kl1gf]

Hello from New England... I would imagine a drummer of Matt's chops understanding of meter and the knowledge and creativity on how to manipulate it would know how to read and write music...I'm of the age where we had daily music class in grades 5-12 so although I have been taught a certain level of thoery it's been many a moon since those days lol..I'm a very different type of drummer than this scientist...Im extremely physical (Broke a wrist fingers and the outside of both hands lol) with sweat snot and vocalations flying every where..My technique is solid but I'm a heavy hitter and wouldn't even approach trying to learn a song of this caliper...Peace ✌️

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

He was a berklee kid. I'm sure he reads at a high level

[@bloodblitzowns11]

check out his vic firth performance spotlight. It will give you what you want Tony.

[@andreluizcastro5163]

Man, did you check one of the last songs Matt released called axioma? Insane

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Not yet 👀

[@7KniveS7]

If you want to watch him play something more "normal" which I don't really think is a thing for Matt, but he plays on a collaboration I think will be an interesting watch for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKWbfYJml9SKipo

[@Yichh]

TONY REACT TO METAL GEAR RISING, NOW!!! It’s a banger rock track

[@xenithblack]

You look should check out Tarn Softwhip a really great female drummer from Indonesia she covers alot of different songs

[@chi90fox34]

CHRIS TURNER from Oceans Ate Alaska Won’t Regret It!

[@donaldgardner7869]

He's done a couple of Chris reacts and they're worth watching.

[@Claytonfritro]

React to "2021 em uma música"

[@maxsmith1521]

Would you be able to react to some of the pieces from Garrett Williamson, songs of his include "Settle it in Smash", "Get Along" and his own rendition of "Jump Up, Super Star". He very much inspired my passion to pursue music and it would be awesome to hear other musicians perspective on his compositions.

[@O_azarado]

I have a suggestion, annalize to all endings of overlord.

[@carmeun]

You should react to Orochimaru's Full Theme Restored Great reaction as well

[@MrTimeattacker]

Can you react to rezero op/ed plz ? if you do watch know the first 2 op are glitchy /videogamey themed and have some on purpose use of auto-tune in between .Thanks

[@JoHarm96]

Yes he has a jazz background and every other musical background lmao.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

"What kind of music does he feel comfortable playing?" "Yes."

[@JoHarm96]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts haha exactly

[@TheGregh1977]

sleep token-hypnosis drum playthru!!!!!

[@spinxz_314]

Matt has videos explaining this song

[@elsapatilla5919]

Dude you need to react to black clover openings those are fire (love your chanel🐸)

[@Yoshi-ux9ch]

Hey, maybe try reacting to Guilty Gear Strive (and maybe even xrd) music, I know it isn't extremely popular but the diversity in styles and overall how good it is makes up for it. It's even a running joke in community that it is nice from Daisuke (lead creative director, composer, artist and designer of guilty gear) to give us free game with a music album.

[@ngao9447]

Can you react to One Ok Rock-Taking off(Tomoya's Drum Ver.)??

[@emerson.dankworth]

Please, react to PAIN OF SALVATION - RESTLESS BOY and you will not be disappointed!

[@_Eric._]

Doubt this will be read, but I'd like to see your reaction to gurrenn lagann intro and angel beats intro. Those two hit hard in my middleschool days when I got into anime Also as for games I'd like a halo reaction. There's alot though

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

I read it

[@YungScuffed]

can we please get a Pucci theme reaction? from jojos

[@engeltreminio3034]

Second day asking DrumRollTony to react to Black Clover openings:)

[@cxrly3017]

you should react to the haikyuu openings

[@KojiTakuuu]

Pls react to black clover opening, it’s just a masterpiece, I hope you react to it soon you won’t regret it I swear!

[@PanasonicTooth]

I just realised how much you look like George Clooney lol

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Ok now that is one I'll take. 🤟

[@tankbusterJ]

Please react to the Berserk Soundtrack

[@thefighter7108]

Bro, try songs from Fairy tail

[@elrondsch]

I went through all your videos... no Meshuggah?

[@woahwoay8342]

TONY REACT TO GTO OP1 PLEASE TONYYYY

[@Mincer420]

Bro you should check out Guilty Gear - Mirror of the world pls

[@jxse4466]

cyberpunk edgerunners op. plz

[@dennisseelbach1276]

Porcupine tree

[@joecarter4531]

DRT, time for a #virgildonati reaction.

[@FlawedSoul]

react to Overlord Season 4 op

[@ethanha3163]

Day 22 of requesting a reaction to Overlord OPs and EDs

[@shreanshjaiswal8861]

please do a reaction of tower of god osts !!!!

[@Warchild0311]

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[@ethanha3163]

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