E194: Live From My Drum Room With Gavin Harrison!

My guest is legendary Prog drummer Gavin Harrison! In this episode Gavin talks about recent tours with King Crimson, Porcupine Tree and The Pineapple Thief, his home studio, a rundown of his microphones and gear, his performance at Zildjian's 400th Anniversary Concert in London and more!
I was honored to have the EXCLUSIVE WORLD PREMIER of “Dark Wind” from Gavin’s latest project with Antoine Fafard "Perpetual Mutations" (available July 26th), with a breakdown of his isolated drum track, as well as The Pineapple Thief track, “Every Trace of Us” and much more! So come along for the ride!
Gavin performing "Pick Up The Pieces" at Zildjian's 400th! • Gavin Harrison "Pick U...
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[@MikeKobb]

Thoroughly enjoyable interview. Very interesting to hear about the process Gavin goes through with recording and mixing his parts, and it explains a credit on the recent Porcupine Tree album and concert film where the mix is credited to Steven Wilson and Gavin. Speaking of Porcupine Tree, I had the great pleasure of seeing the recent tour, and I deliberately selected a ticket that would give me a good view of Gavin. What an amazing night.

[@briankeith7463]

Love Gavin! His playing is so clean, great time that really grooves with unreal chops that he always uses in the perfect spots

[@paulmcateer]

Great to hear that the unique drummer John Guerin was an influence on Gavin. Very enjoyable interview chaps on so many levels! Thank You.

[@kandgsitz4092]

Very informative hang with Gavin, a perfect version of a great sounding kit/drummer combo! Good one, John!

[@paulleigh5351]

Pineapple Thief are absolute class. I discovered them about 3 years ago from watching a Gavin Harrison interview in Drumeo I think it was? He was explaining his drum part on In Exile.

[@DSM9]

Brilliant drummer. Great communicator. Enjoyable watch. Thanks.

[@lighttread]

Great episode John. Let's have Gavin on every week!

[@livefrommydrumroom]

Great idea! 👍❤

[@icetech6]

Gavin's appearance in Letterman is the thing that finally pushed me to get a kit :)

[@stackrunsfar]

Same! Just ordered my Sonor kit! He's amazing and his drums sound unbelievable! Sold!

[@Jamesdrums89]

That appearance happened 1 week after the first time I got to see and meet Gavin at a clinic. 2011!

[@bluesdrmr2]

Just about caused me sell mine.

[@Jean_Maurice]

Thanks 🙏🏻 ❤

[@jamesconway2667]

Love the questions John.. you brought out great information from Galvin.. who definitely has his sound and is a monster player. The drum community wouldn’t get this information normally without great guests and players. Thank you both.. fabulous🤘loved info on unique signatures

[@livefrommydrumroom]

Thank you! 🙏 ❤️

[@crystalkoppen8108]

Hey GAVIN JUST WANTED TO ASK YOU WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE SONOR NEBULA SQ2 Nebula Stellar Spire kit its maple shells thinking about getting one? Also your drumming is really tasteful on this new album.

[@GRohn61]

That was fun John and Gavin thanks!

[@paulleigh5351]

Great interview. Gavin is the best. Of the best.

[@paulleigh5351]

Pineapple Thief are absolute class. I discovered them about 3 years ago from watching a Gavin Harrison interview on Drumeo I think it was?

[@machavez84]

Laughed so hard with the plumber joke at 1:27:28 hahahhaha

[@StacyAtkinson-ij1rp]

Plumbers are over priced and insincere. Be your own plumber. Self reliance is the greatest art😂

[@alstrange6055]

Nice one guys! Loving the show John!😀👍❤️

[@twtobin941]

Interviews with Gavin are always great, this one was especially good. Thanks guys.

[@livefrommydrumroom]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. 🙏♥

[@mathewshaw2772]

Great interview..Absolutely love what Gavin does..Incredible drummer and really nice guy. Met him a few times at drum shows in the uk 🇬🇧

[@MiguelRojas-hh1wx]

Gavin, My Love, Beautiful:😘🤩😍❤😋👍👏

[@phugenla]

Can we know what is the bolloywood song gavin played on?

[@livefrommydrumroom]

Here's Gavin's answer: The song I played on is called "Khoya Tu Kahaan" and the singer is Vishal Dadlani. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6bElIqup7RmhZosi=QK1BmFg93JxuxfQu

[@TwoandaHater]

Home to Emily- kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHfWknaYeNyZoKM

[@livefrommydrumroom]

Thanks 🙏 👍

[@willregnier]

Great interview!

[@Simeon_Harris]

very interesting, gavin is such a monster! but slightly marred by the huge amount of bass in your mic, john. please try using a high pass in future!

[@livefrommydrumroom]

Thanks and glad you enjoyed it! Not sure what a "high pass" is so I'll just lower my mic level 😉

[@Simeon_Harris]

@@livefrommydrumroom that won't do it. it's not a level problem, it's an eq problem. there are two switches on the back of that mic (if it's an sm7b). one is for bass rolloff. turn that one on. :)

[@drummersagainstitk]

Thanks man. Always great to see this.

[@JoeFranco]

Great drummer, Great interview! Bravo Johnny!

[@livefrommydrumroom]

Thanks Joe! 🙏♥

[@Calisto34]

Great interview! Not only is Gavin a phenomenal musician, he could easily be a phenomenal stand up comic. Very intelligent, articulate, and a great sense of humour.