THE BEST PROG DRUMMER IN THE WORLD | MATT GARSTKA

[@ElEsteparioSiberiano]

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[@krzych76a]

@ElEsteparioSiberiano - Matt GarSTka ...not GarTSka ;-) Change "T" and "S'.😀😀😀

[@emmanuelrossano2087]

What about Nathan Camarena Thank you for this great videos man

[@TheChzoronzon]

What about Vladyslav Ulasevych? I'd love to see your dissection of Vortex Aaanda payo, tirate el mooooco

[@lucasreents6784]

I'd suggest to react to the criminally underrecognized Travis Orbin. This guy basically smokes anyone in terms of complexity, technicality and overall musicality.

[@ARMASARMY]

How about a video reaction to the drummer Jorge Garrido ? Hahahha

[@halfknightdrummer]

"You hear it and you think you can play it. Trust me you cannot" I think you overestimate my confidence

[@MrMostaza14]

exactly.. it should be "you hear it and you know you can't play it. trust me, you're correct."

[@CnutLongsword]

I can play the silences really well personally.

[@powertrip6426]

No one can hit a ghost note like me. It's alllll ghost notes tho baby 😂

[@SeKuSaSaKi]

When AAL came to Japan, I happened to see him in a coffee shop. He was listening to music through headphones, so I went over to see what he was listening to and found out that what he was listening to was the sound of a metronome.

[@cindyalibaster5409]

lol

[@Hellion6325]

I want to believe this is true lol

[@danglol]

@@Hellion6325 it likely is

[@Gawillamon]

I'm sorry but if true that's fucking ridiculous. And I love Matt I'm a huge fan.

[@devildog621]

@@Gawillamon I'm no Matt, obviously, but as a drummer I've done this before. It seems plausible to me

[@faustorodriguez2697]

Matt Garstka has his own level! He usually starts a new album cycle playing the parts same as the album live once he becomes bored or has played it a couple of times he starts to challenge himself and play the songs with new patterns. Saw them twice live during the Madness of Many album and the second time he changed A LOT of things.

[@thetominator917]

Scam comment not cool :(

[@kendre1302]

I love seeing someone willing to tell people to leave if they don't like the content. Not only the best drummer, but the most confident of KZbinrs, too. You're a true champion.

[@boozalm3715]

So refreshing. Every other simp is like "This is just my opinion guys, don't get upset please!" haha betas.

[@kendre1302]

@@boozalm3715 I dunno about simps, per se. I've seen simps with more spine than some of these PC Police KZbinrs 😂

[@basturmaman6707]

boy would you like reynlord

[@garrettuvwxyz]

as someone who is learning spanish, i love being able to watch with spanish captions and see the differences with syntax. especially in a real world use of specific vocabulary (drums/music) outside what i see in school or on an app. thanks for your amazing insight as always. much love groovefather.

[@kevinsmith5087]

You are freaking hilarious, entertaining, humble. And amazing when you play, and/or commentate. “You think you can do this. You can not”. Lmao. Love you man. The absolute best. Love you man

[@GunKata]

Not exactly humble by definition, lol... he is the best.

[@boringuserhandle]

Oh my god! A breakdown video from someone who really understands what's going on and is able to articulate it. Most unusual and tremendous!

[@tiaraguy7705]

I feel we are spoiled because most people who pick up English seriously as a second language focus on using words in their proper way and making sure to have a good variety of words to describe things that native English speakers don't use often because we have cut out a lot of filler stuff in our own conversations. Of course he's also a KZbinr and probably has some sort of script on him or in his head.

[@jeremyhartman1225]

I love your break downs and reactions. The technical aspects from a musician of your caliber help make things seem at least attainable. I listen to a lot of animals as leaders. They are amazing!!

[@rock-creek]

You are an ace of a communicator. Your drumming is second to your ability to translate the art/science of drumming. You could create a cooking channel and it would be an effortless subscribe for most of us. Love your passion.

[@EtherealOblivion]

The craziest thing about this is that I would consider this as one of Matt's more accessible songs and it's STILL this hard to pull off. God damn. You are both kings though. You should invite him on for a video! He's a really down to earth dude.

[@djentlemann6663]

Garstka, Haake and Duplantier are the 3 KINGS of ghost notes in metal drumming

[@anurupguhathakurta2913]

Also Matt Halpern

[@Hellion6325]

Jay Postones is criminally underrated in these talks, dude's snare is haunted af

[@CnutLongsword]

@@Hellion6325 I agree with all the drummers mentioned in here so far being kings. But it’s so true that Jay is slept on. Not just his ghosts, but the guy can switch sub divisions so seamlessly it hurts.

[@Attack-fb5rj]

Forgot Gavin Harrison, chosen prog drummer of the year many times

[@PleaseForgiveYourself]

​@@Hellion6325 TesseracT stay with tha ghost notes.

[@joebisbey4521]

Thank you for introducing this amazing talent to those of us who didn’t know. Your videos are a joy to watch; I laugh, I shout “WHOA!” I shake my head in wonderment, and am ultimately inspired to sit down and practice to learn something new. You are a blessing to the drumming world, sir, bravissimo!

[@DWINC]

It’s great to see so much respect from a drummer who is, to me, on that same level.

[@kaykramer9045]

Best reaction so far! It puts well into perspective, how good Matt Garstka is in reality! Love it! 👍👍👍

[@SeegerG]

I love that you get exclusive presentation of the isolated drum VIDEO! Keep breaking it down boss. I eat it up. Thisdude has been blowing my gaskets for years now and im so glad to see I'm not alone in my admiration. How do you keep from feeling uselessly walowing in the ever towering shadow of masters like this? I can't cope with such obsolescence upon me. Much love my good man!

[@aldostefanini1392]

Excellent. Love it how an awesome drummer like you Estepario appreciates other good drummers and giving credit where it's due. Lots of new rubbish musicians think the sun shines out of their arses whereas you stay humble and a mentor to drummers. Rock on and I'm so happy to have discovered uou this week. Grazia pera questo and greetings from South Africa 🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽

[@greenitzordas]

Matt is a beast. Watching him performing live and seeing how he stands out even with tosin abasin casting his shadow over everyone is a unique experience

[@dopescorpio]

For the record, Javier is no slouch either.

[@CallMe_DrWorm]

@@dopescorpio Nobody slackin in Animals

[@dopescorpio]

@Dr. Worm True that. I just feel like people only mention Tosin or Matt and I feel like Javier deserves to be spoken about more. Big fan of his side project Mestis.

[@nicolascage5774]

There is no Nobel prize in Mathematics. But maybe there should be one so it can be given to Matt Garstka.

[@TheChzoronzon]

The Fields medal works too

[@jhfoxen7941]

nah. Tomas Haake. Meshuggahs rythms is just more complex. Matt Gartska would be number 2 tho

[@TheChzoronzon]

@@jhfoxen7941 No, they aren't. They are mainly an array of blastbeats. More athletic? sure...more complex? Lol, no

[@LucasUnser]

Nowadays it’s called Matthematics

[@bobbyculdesack2309]

@@TheChzoronzon meshuggah is just blast beats?? Wtf are you smoking bro?! 😂😂😂

[@Mayhemzz]

Old Matt Garstka looks like he'd play Magic the Gathering with you on a quiet saturday afternoon, current Matt Garstka looks like he'd full body suplex you if you looked at him the wrong way.

[@jppavon9504]

I’m a 61 year old prog rock drummer. Dude you are so funny! And talented!!Thank you, for lighting a fire under my ass! Thank you for being you!💜

[@LaDeCR]

I love your commentary and reviews of the performance of other drummers - thank you for taking the time to share your understanding and knowledge to help other understand the magnificence you see and hear

[@adamkoyn792]

One of his Matt's masterpiece compositions; I ADORE Tooth and Claw. Can you believe that he's only gotten BETTER since then?!

[@johanwodzynski8637]

Hombre, realmente me gusta este video porque me encanta mucho esta canción, Matt es uno de mis bateristas favoritos de todos los tiempos y también me encanta sus videos. Tomar una clase contigo sobre algo que me inspira tanto fue increíble. ¡Gracias, maestro!

[@yokiweyy4770]

one of the things that impresses me the most about matt (besides his monstruous technique) is his kit. usually drummers that play prog use these bombastic and enourmous kits, with so many cymbals that you wouldn't know how to use, all these toms, double bass drum, and stuff like that. but matt's kit is just normal, not exaggerated, with everything you need to play complex stuff anyway.

[@kylestaples465]

So glad to see Matt get his credit! Hes incredible. Absolute technical monster.hes just as good live too,got to see them in Seattle! My favorite is his drum playthrough of red miso and brain dance

[@boss83733]

Last year I had the pleasure to watch Matt play that song live. It's definitely incredible, he's a very unique drummer. Thanks for this video, it was awesome!

[@raymartinez609]

I am not a musician of any kind and was completely riveted to this video start to finish. You are great and thank you for 20 minutes of entertainment. Your breakdowns are fascinating and your playing is unbelievable to me. Thanks.

[@jacka13924]

Not a musician or especially a drummer but love music,all types came about your videos by accident and not being facetious but being brought up on rock drummers I must admit you are one of the best drummers I’ve heard

[@groovinpiper]

The simple fact that “nasty” gets translated to “delicioso” is amazing. I love it!! Keep up the amazing work my friend! Your content is incredible.

[@StevenJamesBurks]

Just came across this EStep - and really cool to see that you've done a breakdown here of Garstka's recording this many years ago. It's interesting to me that the elements you seem to consider the most challenging are the fusion elements that are very Weckl / Caliuta inspired. The 16th 'e' accents on the ride and the displaced fusion breaks are almost right off of Weckl's Multiplicity. This is an important part of his repertoire and one of the things I love about his playing, and love playing, too.

[@freas8520]

Saw them live in Gävle, Sweden back in 2019 together with Freak Kitchen, Jinjer and of course Tesseract. Fantastic show!

[@davidsteinhour5562]

Tosin, Matt, and Javier are each SO talented. Every part is just a tour de force.

[@lokinslawomir0793]

I’ve never heard of this guy thank you for sharing him wish us, he’s amazing!! The more inspiration the better 🤘

[@mem2362]

Love the vids, and incredible to see him tracking. Wow! Ever see John Theodore when he was with The Mars Volta? Came to mind for best prog drum performances. Cheers mate.

[@e3gh757]

This is an absolute unbelievable video. Not only does this highlight how amazing matt is but shows how brilliant you are too! Amazing music sense! You are incredible. Thank you for doing this! I loved it!

[@danglol]

Matt also did the drums (in one take) for Casimir Liberski's album Cosmic Liberty. Hardest minimalist music ever. Check out the track "Strident Laser Shard", and just wait for it. Be sure to have both a solid understanding of rhythm and to be absolutely not sober.

[@MyloValailo]

Just listened to it, thanks for the recommendation, what a trip it was

[@skyttvstrm]

whoa thanks for that suggest!

[@justinrensel8518]

Probably the best drumming I've ever heard

[@MrAndrewCreech]

That WAS a lot of fun! Thanks Estepario!! The thing about Garstka and AAL imho, there's not enough space. You're getting blasted with notes for 45 minutes, and it gives most listeners a headache. Stuff one of their tunes in the middle of others, and it's a hit, because they're monsters. I guess what I'm saying is that I prefer music that expresses emotion and or conveys a story more than the "wow look at me and how awesome I am at my instrument" music. And that lots of notes are great, but it needs contrast.

[@dani.campla]

I just came back tonight from "Magazzini Generali" in Milan, I was at their live concert. Amazing. Really amazing.

[@krisclarke7918]

Love your videos man! I am continuously amazed by matt's playing. He really is incredible.

[@SherKhan0122]

This was my favorite video of yours! I love the analysis.

[@kylearon3713]

Great breakdown of Matt & he's a GREAT drummer. Keep it up Drum King.

[@user-uk9er5vw4c]

love his attitude, how he enjoys hearing his favorite passages, you can see the passion in his eyes

[@austinpotts3851]

i really enjoyed you talking about the licks Garstka was laying down. Keep these videos coming!

[@BrianLawhon-f8p]

What a great video... Super good drummer...Thank you for sharing this level of talent with us!!!

[@Lycanthropy54or]

Thank you for saying drummers compose which is why any group making music, every musician is composing and deserves all credit creating and writing. Everyone loves you ❤

[@DiegoLakes]

Excelente video, y veo tu emoción al reaccionar a lo increíble de este baterista.. recuerdo que hace mucho tiempo te pedi en un comentario que toques un track de el, y creo q tu tambien eres increíble! Fueron excelentes esos videos… Espero algun dia poder verte en vivo y escuchar la magia que realizas.. saludos desde Argentina!

[@alexkaligaric2929]

This is a perfect example of pure talent throughout the entirety of the band, Animals As Leaders. Each of the artists in that band are undeniably, masters of their craft.

[@pin-upmariposa412]

Thank you Sir for this video. It's great lesson of how listen to and appreciate drumswork. You did fantastic work.

[@floralfire]

Great video!! I love the analyzation and thoughts of Matt’s drumming.

[@just_jarman]

I respect your opinion and your appreciation for the craft so much. Your taking the drums so seriously is inspiring.

[@publicprofilename4273]

So, your breakdown of this song is AMAZING! I'm so glad to see somebody like you "a lot like me, but better lol" give these little nuances the attention they deserve. Here's the thing, I'm sort of one of those old school guys you mention. I've been told I'm what you'd get if you put Danny Carey, Abe Cunningham "Deftones", and Mike Portnoy together. I add, that you'd also have to take about 70% of their ability away lol. But I heard Animals As Leaders, in the oddest place, YEARS ago. I heard them on the radio channels that were on Digital Cable. I have never been able to make much sense of what they do. I just listen, drool, and enjoy lol.

[@Thorgul-uruk]

El silencio es la nota más importante en todo tipo de composición. Enhorabuena Estepario Iberiano por esta increíble explicación.

[@joeovermoe2124]

Every time seeing Matt play just blows my mind. He is SO INCREDIBLY TALENTED!!!

[@G-Hex]

Not a drummer, but I really do appreciate polyrhythms and ostenatos, a huge influence in my guitar writing process is incorporating unorthodox rhythms. AAL does a great job of this.

[@Dechral]

this was a pleasure, thank you for sharing your videos.

[@edstromen]

You are really great at breaking down his drumming style. I like your videos. 🙂👍

[@jarrahdrum]

thank you, excellent excellent excellent, your passion is infectious

[@lllforgelll2421]

Those sandy Meinl hi-hats make my mouth feel dry lmao. Such a great drummer. And an awesome breakdown/reaction of said drummer.

[@teddythedrummer]

Quality content for sure ! At least some commentary videos with actual study and relevant comments! Thanks man, you put a lot of heart in your work, it really makes the difference! Inspirationnal at EVERY LEVEL! If I had to suggest the next video's topic I'd say one of Raymond Hearne from Haken, or obviously the great Gavin ! xxx

[@froddy32623]

I love the intro and the video is awesome. Thanks for getting me back into drumming

[@bobrooney3336]

do your thing man, every single video i have seen on this channel has been awesome so far. one handed covers, drunk green day cover, awesome shorts, motivational content and reacts. you're my go to guy when watching drum vids. I only recently found out about Chris Turner from Oceans ate Alaska with the song "blood brothers" which i cant wrap my head around. maybe a bit too much for a reaction video, but def. worth a watch if you havent seen it already. have a nice day and thank you for the entertainment.

[@MaddMann1969]

It's nice and rare when somebody you really respect shows that same respect to someone else deserving.

[@benchipi2317]

Great video, i enjoyed it so much! Thank you❤

[@myriandominguez]

The one thing i have taken away from el estepario and all of his other videos is his total and absolute passion for his art! He is the true definition of a drummer. If he keeps up this love for the skins, i predict he will become one of the big legends.

[@bobrutledge54]

Silence...the rest. Definitely the most powerful thing in music because of the anticipation and the absence grabs the attention. Would you consider commenting on something from Chris Turner's solo album "steezy"? Thanks man, you rule and congratulations on the completion of your band's world tour!

[@alexanderfleming2078]

Matt Garstka and Dave Rucki (Sentinels drummer) are amazing. Thank you so much for breaking down this song!

[@Javito379]

Why did you did this to me!!??? In my head it relatively imposible to play the drums of this song, now with the isolated drums so we can see all of these crazy patterns and odd time signatures you make me realize that is absolutely imposible times 10 to even do a cover at least sounding more or less like this!!! My god this guy is a machine!!!! An for machines this is a challenging style! And my friend you being able to analyze and play this makes you part of the club of these absurd hyper talented drummers. Thanks for the video.

[@MrBDB001]

Fantastic breakdown thanks so much.

[@tignusodrummer9212]

Love Matthew, Miguel Lamas has great single too. Cheers from Palermo (Sicily)

[@ivanmarin6951]

Reacciona a "Satellites" de Matt Halpern, o a alguna canción de Periphery. Me encantaría que desglosaras alguno de sus temas y poder aprender de ellos y de ti. Gracias por todo!

[@jamisbillson4872]

El…mate you are the best drummer not just in the world. You’re the best drummer in all of history. Buddy Rich to Ilan Rubin…you don’t just beat them all. You destroy them. You’re astonishing mate. Talent doesn’t ever cut it but with hard work your talent has taken to new levels how drums should be played. I’m coming to Valencia to see a football game at Villarreal soon. It’d be great to see the local live music. If it’s anywhere near close to your levels I’ll be in awe. Bless you my man.

[@ConnorHammond]

Great analysis of my favourite drummer, by another incredible drummer. The man who can play any song one handed, is still in awe of Matt. Btw, watching a whole live set is something else. He adds so much to the songs, with solos and more complex phrasings 💦

[@madabamadabaster5151]

I've been listening to metal for 30 years. I've been playing guitars and drums for 20 years. As an extreme death metal drummer, I thought we could play anything!!! HAHAHAHA. How cocky I was! I came across your videos. I thought that when I play fast 280BPM - I'm amazing!!! At the moment I don't play any instrument... Out of shame... I would say with my hand on my heart that YOU ARE NUMBER 1 ON THE ENTIRE PLANET!

[@stefanolazzarato8451]

Matt Garstka aside (he's a f***ing monster), I want to thank you for this reaction/review. I love your reaction videos and this is one of the best! I love how you are technical in your comments but also underline musical aspects. You are really teaching us mortals something, so thank you! Last but not least, I like how humble you always are, despite being one of the few (very..) capable of playing certain songs. Massive respect for you and your work! 🙏

[@brainzend]

Fucking so clean! So fucking powerful on the hits! What a savage!

[@yasserabedrapo8087]

Grande Estepario Siberiano! Eres tremendo baterista! Saludos desde Puerto Natales PATAGONIA Chilena!

[@Zdynio]

You must see "Sons of Winter and Stars" (Kai Hahto Drum Playthrough) by Wintersun. This guy is insane.

[@drawwithbeektor6329]

Dang. Amazing drumming. He’s almost as good as that El Estepario Siberiano guy that does videos.

Hola de Francia ! Happy to see you back and to hear analysas and advices from you :)

[@matthewjoscott]

Gartska’s works are collectively an impossibly impressive set of drumming sorcery that spoils listening to other drummers.

[@mike_scarfinsky]

I'm no drummer, but I enjoyed that. Matt is the beast, so are You. BTW Matt made some vids of process of making of few songs from Parrhesia - mindblowing

[@ra_benton]

I'd recommend checking out Chris Allison playing The Glass Bead Game for your next breakdown video. He's got a really smooth feel and his control over odd time signatures is inspiring.

[@ryuradeon]

I've seen Plini a few times live and Chris Allison is such a monster. Glass Bead Game blew me away the first time I heard it. Was going to see AAL live as well, but it was canceled due to Covid....then the rescheduled date was also canceled!

[@zhoopdydoo]

Your room is beautiful! In the last few weeks I learned a lot from you and Thank You!

[@epitome278]

I 100% agree that he is on another level and one of the best if not the best active drummer today. I don't have enough drum knowledge to explain why he's the best but he has been on the top of my list since he joined AAL. great video

[@shawnd4120]

Beautiful breakdown (love the humor as well), and beautiful kit!

[@eatingtrees9077]

It feels crazy to say this watching the first clip, but Matt has actually gotten so much better since! He was stellar before, but his more recent playthroughs are actually on another level!

[@KirkWilson86]

When El Estepario Siberiano gets excited about another drummer, you know he is special. With Matt being my all time favorite, this really makes me happy!

[@keithhamblin7992]

I love your vids you post, I'm not a newbie and I'm FAR from a pro, I watch your vids faithfully your a awesome teacher. Thanks for all your videos

[@spluv1]

LMAOOO i love the way that this dude does react videos because, i do this when i watch movies LMAOOOO nobody wants to watch with me. i think they're just missing every fuckin thing that makes a movie special. i don't even know if we're watching the same movie, even though i'm sitting with them in the same room watching the same tv. blows my mind honestly. i appreciate the love and attention he gives here so we can learn loll 2:20 yess this dude is letting us know of the musicality of the cymbals. i love it. it's easy to think that drums are all just the same note because we're taught it's a rhythm instrument, but hoooooow WROONG. every single hit has its own tone and resonance and makes its own music. and the players that go back and forth with the tones also, they can make a drum come alive

[@Nickysticksofficial]

Mike Mangini Or Riccardo Merlini for their speed with one hand just as you are also a candidate for excellent one handed playing Mike’s coolest thing in my opinion is playing cymbals upside down (other than his incredible composing ability as a drummer)

[@No_Transitory]

I love Varus drums... Acrylic Tobines Signature Kit would be my kit if choice however if money wasn't an option I'd totally go for the F39 drum kit. Or the Walnut Burl Kit (Mantovani custom). There's so many different configurations one could choose. DW is one of America's most expensive kits, Sonor is Germanys, and Varus is Italy's. You just cannot go wrong.

[@thejohnnydavidson]

This is BAD ASS! These drummers are on another level! The honesty is freakin hilarious too haha New Subscriber here!

[@martinolivera3580]

Great analysis dude

[@afurious178]

I don’t have time right now to read through all of the comments, but I would like to request reaction to Carter Beaufort and Akira Jimbo. Real inspirations to me when I was in my teens. Akira ale specially for his use of polyrhythms and syncopations. You rock man! Love your content and excellent articulation!!!

[@facundososa2855]

Gracias por tantas alegrías estepario

[@thiagobreternitz9359]

You should react to Matt Greiner. Perfect play posture, crazy compositions and technic. I think it is worth reacting to him.

[@MoontailProduction]

Great reaction & explanations! I love those, really gives a lot more to the video than just your opinion on the piece. Thank you for doing this! As a side note, I thought the soundtrack on the back whilst you where talking was a bit too loud & distracting.

[@atlys258]

For as much of an absolute monster Matt is on the kit, his playing never _feels_ excessive, like it's always incredibly tasteful to me.

[@Graveltongue]

A humble genius - that’s a very rare commodity, as rare as rocking horse shit! Excellent job sir. It’s a privilege to witness your analysis of another great musician doing their thing. Humans can be awesome!