This is the first recorded video interview that any member of Sleep Token has ever done. We are honored that II has decided to do this with Drumeo. 🎬 If you want to try this and many other Sleep Token drumless songs, get a 7-Day Free trial to check out Drumeo! 👉🏼 www.drumeo.com/trial
@akisstat Жыл бұрын
That’s beyond amazing !
@Sharononp Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!
@victorfolcke Жыл бұрын
So excited 🤩
@ChadGrattanMusic Жыл бұрын
Let's goooooooo
@beskar_rose Жыл бұрын
That's amazing 🎉
@mickelsaur26 күн бұрын
Who is still here a year later because this is just mesmerizingly transcendent?
@bridgetdixon0424 күн бұрын
Omg hiiii!!! That would be me you’re talking about haha :)
@RitchieLivewire6821 күн бұрын
Me jeez it’s amazing his technique is awesome, I luv how he works the kit with the tune 🎶 awesome playing! It’s beautiful music.
@Angel-Andromeda15 күн бұрын
afraid I am not going anywhere this is my comfort video now
@bridgetdixon0415 күн бұрын
@ literally same!!
@sand_eater10114 күн бұрын
I still come back to this, it's both deeply entertaining and super insightful
@CAPTAINCHAOS_ Жыл бұрын
I am not surprised II chose Drumeo for this. They are nothing but professional, respectful, and passionate about the craft.
@kaylawagner8141 Жыл бұрын
He’s been working with them since before he was in Sleep Token, so of course he’s going to do it.
@KaleEmAll Жыл бұрын
@@kaylawagner8141 ok now i just have questions
@ddevil4980 Жыл бұрын
@@kaylawagner8141 exactly, if you know you know. 😉
@Mari000 Жыл бұрын
@@kaylawagner8141yup
@alessandrovandersluis8915 Жыл бұрын
And it’s solely about the music!
@Yokai4569 ай бұрын
Something that I absolutely love about Sleep Token is there dramatic tone changes in the songs.
@MXDDIE132 ай бұрын
I think that’s why I’ve been so obsessed for so long 😭😭😭 I truly love dark harmonies. It makes my brain happy
@Lucky7d4Ай бұрын
*thier lmao get rekt nerd
@vexylreiАй бұрын
@@Lucky7d4 Imagine correcting someone and spelling it wrong 🤡
@luxkzee16 күн бұрын
@@Lucky7d4it’s their brotha
@dgutierrez47 ай бұрын
I’m a 53 year old drummer. I’ve been playing for more than 40 years. It’s rare, but every once in a while something fresh emerges and this is one of those times.
@ronaldrage21187 ай бұрын
As a 33 year old playing for over 20 years. Hard agree, his playing is so refreshing/literally phenomenal.
@realeyesrealizereallies11767 ай бұрын
Im a 58y metal drummer and you're absolutely right. I had the same feeling watching aussie Dan Presland from Ne Oblisvisvicaris his playthroughs. So musical.
@ianmurray11736 ай бұрын
42 years. Same thing here. I'm not a fan of the band, but this creature renewed my passion for drums.
@brileyhild34296 ай бұрын
16 year old drummer, been playing since I was 6 and he is a great person to learn from I play a lot like him
@Angellus5026 ай бұрын
@@brileyhild3429 Nice man. Im a guitarist but love his timing
@chaoticeloquence100411 ай бұрын
I love that Sleep Token's first interview consisted of questions about their music, not about their life. I'm so glad Drumeo is all about the music. Respect.
@lily117j49 ай бұрын
ong
@hattarapilvi8 ай бұрын
its not their first interview. first in video form sure but vessel has done interviews for kerrang.
@vitanyroyale8 ай бұрын
Yasssss.. I knew about their anonymity for a while and I was a little scared to watch the interview but I just love how ii keeps the focus on this chaotically beautiful way of decorating time and making you think about music at its core.
@fernandoblengio7 ай бұрын
I mean... Has Drumeo ever asked about their lives outside of drumming?
@vitanyroyale7 ай бұрын
@@fernandoblengio to quote an interview they did back in 2017 “it matters not who we are.. the entity is the music; there is nothing further to discover… should a wild animal be considered ‘secretive’ if it does not tell us its name?” 🍙
@sainzfab Жыл бұрын
Well done to Drumeo for filming this in a way that preserves the Sleep Token lore
@DrummerBoi181 Жыл бұрын
This is such an awesome thing!
@BrandonToews Жыл бұрын
❤
@LandoPro49 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I loved how they did this! Although I'm sure Sleep Token's management probably made every single person present in the studio sign an NDA, it's still a really well-made Drumeo video!
@Backingg Жыл бұрын
@@LandoPro49lol
@grenade.turtle Жыл бұрын
@@LandoPro49🤣 way to be dramatic
@5609Ali Жыл бұрын
The way he doesn’t waste any movement is so impressive. He hits cymbals as though he’s conducting an orchestra.
@jeffreymorris5815 Жыл бұрын
I'm not really of fan of this type of music, but I definitely can't stop watching this man drum! Not only is his setup wild, (only 3 toms and a butt load of cymbals that he uses extremely musically) but like you said... He is hitting those cymbals like a whip... Fascinating!
@CarterEichenberg Жыл бұрын
Weirdly reminds me of Blake Richardson of BTBAM, who also is very precise and wastes no movement. It's also interesting to compare ii with Mike Malian (Monuments), who hits VERY hard and has almost a wild economy of motion. Both band's newest albums also mixed by George Lever, so the drum comparison is right there.
@xenomorphiia Жыл бұрын
I wonder if he learned not to waste any movement also because of the mask, I imagine it's not always the easiest to breathe out of.
@soulessshadow5356 Жыл бұрын
@@CarterEichenberg Rev was also like that where it was no wasted motion. There's videos here on youtube of him talking about how he drums and how he tries to make every movement count wasting little to no energy as he moves around the kit. Drummers like II, Rev, even El Estepario are just impressive with their ability to make every little thing count.
@nicholasvallas9802 Жыл бұрын
No one care about rev dead ass
@auteur37799 ай бұрын
II is clearly professionally trained and likely a music school prodigy with the language he uses, influences and his narrative style. Blown away and massively impressed with his grace toward his craft. Doesn't matter the style he's playing, you don't even need to hear his playing, his ability to share his interpretive vision and technical appreciation is master craft level.
@Kyle110118 ай бұрын
I honestly believe the whole band is a group of friends who were in a very prestigious musical school. Them choosing to hide their identity is for the audience to focus strictly on their performance. Absolutely monstrous band !
@CrzyWzrd4L8 ай бұрын
@@Kyle11011For a couple of the members, that’s somewhat accurate. They’ve gone through a couple lineup changes since the beginning, with Vessel and II being the only original members. The founding guitarist was Stanley Kubrick’s grandson (he’s openly stated it so it’s not a big reveal or anything). Most of the band were friends with Vessel but working on other projects, notably a blackened deathcore band lmao. Bringing Vessel in is what completely changed the music trajectory.
@albertodesantis7397 ай бұрын
You are assuming he is a mortal human. I think he is an alien
@chrisgianoutsos48376 ай бұрын
His demeanor and careful choice of words speak volumes to his passion and educated drumming.
@auteur37795 ай бұрын
@@chrisgianoutsos4837 Wonderfully stated.
@raulgullon Жыл бұрын
The fact that this is COMPLETELY FREE on KZbin, blows my mind. What a performance. Wow.
@YaKkO331 Жыл бұрын
thats what im saying....couldnt believe it lol
@LateralKiki Жыл бұрын
What blows my mind is that this blows your mind. Yes, the amount of resources needed to achieve this quality of content is considerable, but there are MANY other factors behind it that we are not considering, that we don't know. At best, I dare say that this is an excellent advertising tactic, and it is working.
@darksu6947 Жыл бұрын
@@LateralKikibut I'm not buying anything 😁
@kbuss10 Жыл бұрын
what on earth are you talking about? why should we pay for PR a publicity for a band however good it is? how this even comes about????
@raulgullon Жыл бұрын
@@kbuss10 Back in the day, instructional videos like this were only available to purchase, not as a 4K video, and not may drummers have the opportunity to have one. That's the Earth I'm talking about: Stuff this amazing didn't use to be free. But today, we're accustomed to stuff being free out there. This is more than a PR stunt for both Drumeo and Sleep Token.
@dannysparrow Жыл бұрын
This was really cool. I showed it to my kid (who I'm about to teach drums to) and told her nobody knows who the band is, she said "not even their mothers?"
@ar053x Жыл бұрын
except or their passports n hotels n stuff but u know...
@lxw6657 Жыл бұрын
Hotels usually check in famous people under another name, because someone else does it for them. @@ar053x
@darkallyrecordings4931 Жыл бұрын
😂😂Gotta love kids man. Sounds like something my daughter would say. Too smart for their own good....😂😂
@km_72 Жыл бұрын
This was the most wholesome and earnest response ever. Lol. Love it.
@JCamCline Жыл бұрын
People know who they are. They’ve been revealed a few times
@ZrankFappaH Жыл бұрын
Genuinely can’t believe we are getting an hour of II at drumeo. What a blessing.
@morbidmanmusic Жыл бұрын
blessing>? it is a video..
@levoldunom Жыл бұрын
It is
@shcramlyfaction89849 ай бұрын
I really like the idea of a totally anonymous band. It's all about the music and their personal identities have nothing to do with that. I respect it. This man is incredibly talented.
@jynxycats4 ай бұрын
Ya cause the fans definitely haven't made it weird or anything, and elevate them the same as any other music star.
@natejarbeau53844 ай бұрын
Unfortunately eventually like the other anonymous bands their identities will be figured out….
@thepalace18414 ай бұрын
Adam (Too) and Leo (Receptical) were never anon to start with. Kids be feeling the need to gatekeep their lore bore to feel special.
@ev25zv4 ай бұрын
It's about a gimmick to draw people in. No different than Kiss in the 70's. People thought those guy were star people and other bullchit.
@Surokkh2 ай бұрын
@@thepalace1841That was just a d*ck move bro. I for one enjoyed the anonymity and detachment from their identities, as do many fans. Well, untill I saw your comment
@justinjaime7327 Жыл бұрын
This truly was an offering. No giant interview, just a few thoughts to understand II’s process and inspiration and just watching all of these parts in a studio setting. He’s a freaking genius
@Gooden_Eye Жыл бұрын
the ease of which he describes what he's playing was definitely effortless! a great example of just how controlled the musical chaos can be...
@madhumadhu-pb2yz Жыл бұрын
Nice music
@charleschi843 Жыл бұрын
This guy is a gift to Sleep Token. Seriously, they are so blessed to have such a versatile and dedicated musician as their spine on stage.
@morbidmanmusic Жыл бұрын
blessed...gift by who, lassie? Maybe they should have prayed for less of a cliche drummer,.
@DrummerBoi181 Жыл бұрын
@morbidmanmusic what dope are you smoking? This man is one of the best to ever do it.
@TheCatalystOS Жыл бұрын
ooo someone is a little jelly heheh@@morbidmanmusic
@ericlucci2829 Жыл бұрын
sorry who the fuck are you?@@morbidmanmusic
@urloserrrr Жыл бұрын
go talk ur nonsense when you can do better than II. I NEVER pay close attention to instruments in songs too much but with sleep token their drums are so unique and noticeable. id like to see you do better. @@morbidmanmusic
@wilsonhsubmth Жыл бұрын
II is not just a drummer, he is absolutely one DAMN GOOD artist.
@Maddog0042724 күн бұрын
Christmas 2024... Still my most ever watched Drumeo video. What an artist.
@austinkoble Жыл бұрын
We are blessed by this sacred offering.
@clevername1349 Жыл бұрын
worship
@brittanythomas8961 Жыл бұрын
Worship🖤🛐
@galetinm Жыл бұрын
lol
@gziggy Жыл бұрын
said like blessid
@leegriffiths8910 Жыл бұрын
Cringe everywhere
@slash196 Жыл бұрын
The fact that Sleep Token would go for this shows how respected Drumeo is among pro musicians. And what a display of musicianship.
@nicklevesque576 Жыл бұрын
Says a lot about the character of their band that their first video interview was for musical education purposes as well.
@BuryTomorrow12 Жыл бұрын
@@blightborn87 Ah, I see now why you insist on the "uncovering the identity" idiocy: You're just butthurt.
@Wildkoala111 ай бұрын
@@nicklevesque576this, first time ever recorded and honestly all for the love and passion for drums and music, some real character and integrity on display
@patrickgelder-ph5yd11 ай бұрын
Listen to 12 Foot Ninja. Same guys. Same drummer for sure.
@AcousticJamesSGP11 ай бұрын
that's just not true@@patrickgelder-ph5yd
@JannikBork Жыл бұрын
It‘s not the complexity that makes him an insane drummer. It‘s his tight playing with all of these little details. Very inspirational!
@aturboford1 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think recently there’s been too heavy of a focus on crazy time signatures and prog rock when talking about great drummers. Don’t get me wrong, I love prog, but I feel like there’s so many great drummers like II who don’t get the same recognition even though his precision and cleanliness is absolutely next level
@Roymorinfamjam Жыл бұрын
In the pocket!
@AlexeyLebedev-v8h Жыл бұрын
i was trying to write a comment to this exceptional drummer's play...) But yours seems to fit all things i wanted to say in a more concise way
@sambassmanstoner Жыл бұрын
Yeah, he's got finesse and gives his kit it's own "voice" in the mix rather than just being a really complicated beat the rest of the band plays over.
@tjalsma Жыл бұрын
It’s also the complexity.
@roxanne8138 ай бұрын
Even with the voice distortion, I could listen to this man speak all day. So comforting.
@callmewaves11605 ай бұрын
Right? He is so well spoken and eloquent
@ev25zv4 ай бұрын
Super cringe, tbh
@roxanne8134 ай бұрын
@@ev25zv I may be cringe but I am free of fcks to give. 😘
@roxanne8133 ай бұрын
@@ev25zv idgaf, tbh. 😘
@ev25zv3 ай бұрын
@@roxanne813 Well, in that case, thanks for gaf enough to let me know you dgaf 🤣
@JoeMACofNAC Жыл бұрын
That snare should have its own fanpage. It's so damn iconic.
@Sokka_Games Жыл бұрын
so fucking good.
@bendooley550 Жыл бұрын
Can i get one that sounds like this? Ill pay you in sweat and broken tips for it.
@k.a.i1539 Жыл бұрын
His kit has the most haunting sound I've heard and I look for this sound in kits
@aaronfisher7159 Жыл бұрын
Thing is TIGGGGGGHHHT
@theaverageguy8540 Жыл бұрын
Oh man yes!!. Do you know what it is?.
@senile_in_denial Жыл бұрын
II is disgustingly talented, this is spectacular. Thank you to everyone who made this possible
@sentientcardboarddumpster7900 Жыл бұрын
So calculated
@mathaisxiong2613 Жыл бұрын
@Repent-and-believe-in-JesusI worship the one true god of sleep
@SimpleArt93 Жыл бұрын
@@mathaisxiong2613 I too am a Morpheus enjoyer and worshiper! lol
@noahmoore651311 ай бұрын
It’s probably because his face is hidden but imo he looks so damn comfortable behind the kit. Like the body language is so chill and relaxed. Seems like he’s genuinely having fun playing and that’s the best thing you could ask for as a musician.
@NfiniteNaledge5039 ай бұрын
Absolutely. Alot of these amazing drummers look like this. Look at Austin from Lorna Shore, it looks like he’s going to fall asleep at times. Lol. I think it’s just pure focus.
@mortisure40819 ай бұрын
Oh for sure. He makes it look easy and graceful. But you know it’s not. I’ve watched other videos of guys playing their stuff and they’re sweating.
@d0rkmau1809 ай бұрын
I was sweating trying to learn hypnosis
@stardustjustlikeyou8 ай бұрын
The man plays with sprezzatura. He looks careless while doing something that would make the rest of us fumble.
@TrealFOET8 ай бұрын
@@NfiniteNaledge503i literally came here to say austin looks half asleep when he is playing 💀
@prometheusfallen5 ай бұрын
I finally get it. I finally see who II is in all this. It's in his style and flow. The band is the accompaniment. He is The Conductor.
@tooitchy12 күн бұрын
Like all great drummers
@TimeBucks Жыл бұрын
He's an absolutely amazing artist
@nihaakter4040 Жыл бұрын
Nc
@Riaz977 Жыл бұрын
Nice
@alikhan-ul6nb Жыл бұрын
Good
@SandhyaSa-m1q Жыл бұрын
Good
@amandamcwilliams673 Жыл бұрын
II is the reason I decided to start drumming. I’m 43 and just started The emotions I get from watching and listening to II and the rest of ST fills my soul.
@qroxxy Жыл бұрын
I’ve always wanted to learn but this man is who finally got me to get up off my ass, pick my sticks up, and get down to learning for real.
@ddodarell Жыл бұрын
45 here and these guys got me to buy an 8 string guitar and a baritone guitar so I could start playing again after 25 years
@arimewillow4278 Жыл бұрын
I'm 45, I stopped playing piano and drums years ago because of some personal issues and Sleep Token has me back on them. I didn't know how much I missed it. 🙌
@Mari000 Жыл бұрын
I’m 78 and II has inspired me to learn drums
@ngaugeblading9690 Жыл бұрын
This whole thread is so good. I hope everything finds joy in their instruments.
@ladiswashharum Жыл бұрын
My Son died of Cancer last September and I discovered this band right after that, This band and their music got me out of a very deep place.
@demonpigeon Жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss 🙏 Music is much needed at the hardest of times and I'm glad it helped you
@ladiswashharum Жыл бұрын
@@demonpigeon thanks brother.
@jessicaturner2890 Жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss. Geeze I hope you find peace and solice in your life. I can't imagine what you have been through.
@TheRuimsR Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry for your loss, it's a pain that I can't imagine. stay strong
@sebasdrolet Жыл бұрын
Very sorry for your loss brother. I wish you and your family much love, peace and healing. Big hug brother ❤
@to16206 ай бұрын
This interview is basically tantamount to a FREE concert. From the lighting, to the smoke effects, to the videography (those overhead shots!) this is as close as some of us will ever get to seeing these guys. I understand this is only II playing-but it feels as rich and as immersive as a full show. Kudos to Drumeo and Sleep Token for partnering on this.
@emogambino295 Жыл бұрын
It bewilders me that a year ago, people were saying II's drumming was fake because of gates and camera cuts. Now he's on Drumeo, killing it from beginning to end. I love this band and the drumming has given me inspiration on my own drumming journey. Thank you II for your contributions to music! A goddamn artist.
@Drew2ub Жыл бұрын
Why would he be faking anything? I love sleep token but nothing he's doing is unbelievable.
@emogambino295 Жыл бұрын
@@Drew2ub my thoughts exactly! But for some reason people were dead set on him using triggers for some of his fills
@Tnepi2 ай бұрын
@@emogambino295 triggers aren't even faking either? They're just an additional tool that people can use. I've never understood the whole issue some have with them and it takes skill to use them in their own right anyways.
@BerndosMusic Жыл бұрын
One thing I noticed about his playing immediately is his "flow". Even though the sections might be busy, his playing is like a dance. I really like that
@bloodblitzowns11 Жыл бұрын
Yeah i noticed that on his first offering video. The way he physically plays the drums is unique.
@theskincareskinny5006 Жыл бұрын
The scream I scrumpt when I saw that he would be on Drumeo… and an actual INTERVIEW TOO? I have never been so psyched for something!!
@Jo.mckenna Жыл бұрын
Saaaame!! I stopped breathing for a second there.
@elbeardothemagnifico Жыл бұрын
I gave you the like for the word "scrumpt"
@myyyles Жыл бұрын
I scrumped as well-good choice of wording. 🖤
@sahinlandman4667 Жыл бұрын
I follow his real account on IG lol, he does quite a few QnAs on his stories
@morganneher8643 Жыл бұрын
Scrumpt, well done 👍
@coyaxRNАй бұрын
this is like watching a world class surgeon! dissecting each part of the drum kit with precision and no stroke or fill is wasted, every beat is intentional and has a purpose in the song structure. just amazing
@jordyninja Жыл бұрын
The way this edit has been arranged to show the influences/ playing examples in an order that progressively aligns with II's responses is very much appreciated. Well done to the entire production team on this.
@bwilliams2886 Жыл бұрын
Anyone else obsessed with how amazing his snare drum sounds?
@zilla82 Жыл бұрын
Check out the head, where he had the rim shot wear on the outer ring and the standard wear in the center.. You can start to hear the different areas after a while. Dude is a beast
@georgecortes853 Жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing!! Snare was so tight at first, this drummer is a beast, worship!@zilla82
@Gusmac84 Жыл бұрын
Yes. It's incredible. In this video I think he is playing with a DW snare but he usually play with a PA LOVETONE snare, a little company of Australian. Every way, his sound of snare is amazing!
@alexbakerman Жыл бұрын
yeah me, SO CRISP AND POPPING
@ngaugeblading9690 Жыл бұрын
@@Gusmac84 DW have made him his own snare now
@json_bourne3812 Жыл бұрын
I don't know whether it's II, the mixing of the songs, or just the style in general that Sleep Token brings, but they're the first band that's really got me to start actually noticing and paying attention to the drums more, just naturally with their music. I've begun appreciating the drums more in all my listening now!
@gh0strayyy Жыл бұрын
for me it was ghost, I seperate each instrument on accident but drums stand out so much in sleep token and ghost
@metramaks Жыл бұрын
For me it was Deep Purple. Listening to drum parts on Fireball or Pictures of Home is such a joy and Ian Paice is probably my favorite drummer.
@shukkle8 ай бұрын
We might be witnessing one of the best drummers of our generation, and I am 100% that I am so happy to see it happening. This band in general has so much talent and ii is such a treat to watch and listen to.
@SquawkMonk Жыл бұрын
Dude is just starting to get the recognition he deserves. Monster drummer, very slick, picks his spots, and most importantly, he brings something different and original to the table.
@zacsdiyguns Жыл бұрын
Oh he's probably already getting credit we just don't know
@forthector7188 Жыл бұрын
the whole point of sleep token's mystique is to eschew the idea of credit entirely and focus purely on the music.
@SquawkMonk Жыл бұрын
@@forthector7188 he didn't seem apprehensive about sharing his thoughts and feelings about his craft. Like I've said elsewhere, it's inevitable for their identities to be revealed, and I think they're taking it in stride very well.
@taylormorrison3595 Жыл бұрын
does he? this sounds like every other new-metal band. Long songs full of nothing memorable.
@SquawkMonk Жыл бұрын
@@taylormorrison3595 all due respect, it sounds like you haven't listened to a whole lot of their songs. Summoning and Take Me Back to Eden are probably their most famous songs, and yeah, those two are pretty long...not like Metallica long, but still, definitely long for a radio song...but most of my favorites, like Sugar, Mine, The Love You Want, Chokehold, Dark Signs...those are 4-5 minute songs. But I think the stuff to listen for is the diversity. There aren't a lot of groups who can successfully navigate pop, indie rock, R & B, metal, and other genres too, weave them together, make good music AND still maintain a coherent "sound." They aren't a metal band trying to do something else with their new album. This is a fully formed vision, and it's damn well made. Of course, that's just my opinion.
@borakayalar10 ай бұрын
I'm so angry at myself for not discovering this band until now. They are truly magnificent and the summoning is an incredible song. I put it on loop and listened to it over and over, I don't know how many times.
@jdejota102910 ай бұрын
Landed today! They are massive!
@soul_less_239 ай бұрын
Better late than never!
@jacobsmith81038 ай бұрын
I'm two months behind you and been down a rabbithole of videos and songs tonight. This is wild
@geo07116 ай бұрын
Imagine discovering them 1 week after they did a show in your town 20 minutes from where you live. I don't have to imagine 😭😭
@shadowfire_085 ай бұрын
same bro, just now seeing this & holy shit 🤯 I’m hooked
@sparkybat9177 Жыл бұрын
I’m an ex-pro classical violinist who left the profession a few years ago as I’d started to lose my love of music. Stumbled across this drumeo film and it has inspired me more than anything Ive seen or heard in the last few years. Impeccable, dedicated, truthful and technically incredibly polished playing. Feeling the love again for the first time in a long time. Thanks so much for this post
@mudhamartin116211 ай бұрын
Greatness isn't built with motivation but with persistence, friend.
@gustavofiorelli11 ай бұрын
@@mudhamartin1162 While that may be a universal truth and/or common sense, everyone has a unique way of dealing with life's challenges, influenced by personal traits, environmental characteristics, and even neurobiological factors (after all, we wouldn't expect neurotypical individuals to have the same perspective on motivation and persistence as someone with ADHD, right?). Recognizing that each person faces their own struggles and navigates life in their own way can help them discover their path. But I understand what you meant by your comment and consider that to be friendly advice. Peace!
@mudhamartin116211 ай бұрын
@@gustavofiorelli That's good because my advice wasn't for you specifically, buddy. It was a broad paint-stroke for OP. I'm glad you found something out of it anyway, though! Have a great day.
@gustavofiorelli11 ай бұрын
@@mudhamartin1162 I know it wasn't directed at me, but thanks for the clarification anyway! I appreciate the positive vibes. Wishing you a great day too!
@CarlosCruz_cc11 ай бұрын
@@gustavofiorelli That was one of the most clarifying and sensible comments for NDs (like myself) that i ever read on KZbin. Thank you for that. If i had to guess i'd say you're "one of us"! I understood and agree with mudhamartins1162 comment but, unfortunetly, it doesn't apply to all of us...... Wish a great day for both of you.
@relaxivegotthis4 ай бұрын
I respect Drumeo so hard for taking this seriously. What a good dude.
@fjelwick Жыл бұрын
Did not expect to get the first footage of Gods being played live (in any capacity) in this video... such a treat!
@jctheii Жыл бұрын
Fucking same, absolutely incredible
@zilla82 Жыл бұрын
Gods fucks dude
@TheDimpledDarling2023 Жыл бұрын
That and Higher at the end?! Fucking masterful drumming 🖤🖤🖤
@finaltemptation3558 Жыл бұрын
The man who has made my 7 year old start learning drums! 🖤
@theskincareskinny5006 Жыл бұрын
Loooove this 🥰🥹
@finaltemptation3558 Жыл бұрын
Not even mad, it was me playing the hyponosis playthrough loads that made him want to drum 😂🙈
@edelwiess2306 Жыл бұрын
Amazing!! 🥰
@xScazza Жыл бұрын
I'm 30, never played a musical instrument in my life and this man makes me want to learn drums!
@CaesarP Жыл бұрын
@@xScazzago for it, im 35 and just started in December, never played any instrument before, amazing journey
@DeadNansCant Жыл бұрын
Guy has no idea how many potential drummers he's just inspired
@MadMan123654 Жыл бұрын
28 years old, currently poor man soundproofing my room for the electric kit i set up
@JannikBork Жыл бұрын
I‘m a drummer and Vessel inspired me to play piano. 6 month in and writing my own piano/drums music. 🙏🏼
@Gesa1991 Жыл бұрын
I started playing because I saw II play
@bufordteejustice1119 Жыл бұрын
@Gesa1991 no you didn't.
@ElliSchmitz-cj2hh Жыл бұрын
@@bufordteejustice1119 dude how would you know that? 😭
@rebelvakarian1395 Жыл бұрын
It’s insane to me hearing him speak for the first time he puts things so eloquently that even as someone with almost ZERO musical background I can still grasp what he’s meaning. This truly was a beautiful offering and I couldn’t be more ecstatic that I got to watch it! Also that transition in Apparition?! 🫠😵 Worship ii! 🙌🏻🖤
@JesusFriedChrist Жыл бұрын
I find myself on the flip side musical background perspective: having grown up playing piano from age 4, singing in church choir in primary school, playing keyboard in a youth gospel band in middle school, having 2 years of violin lessons and teaching myself guitar in my teens, having a drum kit in our music room my whole childhood, casually getting up to RCM Grade 6 for piano when I was 16/17, and learning a lot about music theory-I grasp what he’s saying, I understand what he’s doing when he plays, and it’s absolutely sublime. I am completely convinced that Sleep Token shall go down as one of the greatest bands of all time. _An offering tantamount to Prometheus._
@frostfang1 Жыл бұрын
@@JesusFriedChrist yes! They give us a fire in our souls and dreams, stolen from the gods, rather than only a physical fire. A challenging dance on the edge of destruction and creation.
@Mikki247 Жыл бұрын
Same with the addition thaf English isn't even my native language, while I never heard some of the words he used I still understood
@camilacurly Жыл бұрын
The band would not sound the same if it were not for II, their various influences are evident in their composition, their creative work and their art are another level. We are in the presence of one of the best drummers. Blessings II
@jessicaturner2890 Жыл бұрын
I really do believe this band especially II will go into the hall of fame
@DangerDMA Жыл бұрын
II is the reason I fell in love with the band. That opening fill in The Offering got me hooked immediately.
@devcor Жыл бұрын
The drums are BIG in the groove that Sleep Token create, and one of the reasons I love them. With more... straightforward drumming, they wouldn't have been the same.
@jonneritari7828 Жыл бұрын
You mean Adam pedder?
@camilacurly Жыл бұрын
It's not because we saw II without a shirt and he doesn't have tattoos.🤣🤣 @@jonneritari7828
@martinmees878 Жыл бұрын
I'm 47 years old and not been this excited about a band for years! The whole combination is perfect and II's drumming and sound are heavenly.
@gh0strayyy Жыл бұрын
I'm 15, I get excited over music because it's what I absolutely love but sleep token? jesus Christ they're like nothing ive heard before
@jonmanau1921 Жыл бұрын
I'm 52... And cannot get enough of these guys. Mind blowing
@TiltedBry Жыл бұрын
57 years young. The last time I got this excited about a band was Porcupine Tree and before than, King's X. Sleep Token is just on another level.
@JGotti777 Жыл бұрын
I feel seen by these comments❤ Worship
@I-Sharted1 Жыл бұрын
They turned the rock game on its head
@yesthateric8 ай бұрын
Does anyone else keep coming back to this video? I think I've replayed it a dozen times. II's hits are so clean
@XWoodbineXАй бұрын
Yes. I just found a comment I left on it from 11 months ago 😂
@Gilescowdemdem Жыл бұрын
At their recent Wembley arena show Sleep Token had Burial playing over the speakers whilst they were getting the stage ready. Burial was an anonymous UK producer/dj during the dnb/bass/dubstep era, hearing ii mention that scene as an influence makes SO much sense. Burial was famous for his ethereal multi-layered music and for bringing influence from other genres. So stoked the boys took inspiration from him and created their own unique and completely original sound.
@GainDamage Жыл бұрын
Burial has inspired so many of today's dubstep/future garage producers, it's just insane. super underrated artist!
@Gilescowdemdem Жыл бұрын
@@GainDamage Absolutely. He's literally the definition of "your favourite artist's favourite artist."
@GainDamage Жыл бұрын
@@Gilescowdemdem May I suggest Vacant then? Veeeery similar :)
@OffsetDetailingUK Жыл бұрын
I was there and wondered who that was as I thought it was awesome! So thanks for this!!
@Gilescowdemdem Жыл бұрын
Oooft yes, very similar and very cool. Great suggestion. ❤ @@GainDamage
@CarterEichenberg Жыл бұрын
Man that cymbal choke during the chorus of Vore is SO clean.
@aHS-ow3fq Жыл бұрын
RIGHT? So satisfying
@the_vespertine7195 Жыл бұрын
Came here to say the same thing
@tootsmcgee8912 Жыл бұрын
The frequency and sharpness of the back to back chokes in Alkaline give it a run for its money though
@the_vespertine7195 Жыл бұрын
@@tootsmcgee8912 TRUTH
@jonneritari7828 Жыл бұрын
Lars ulrich made that way better
@blazeforward Жыл бұрын
Thank you II for stepping out of your comfort zone to do your first interview and thank you Drumeo for being so professional, respectful of his anonymity and making a quality video. Worship
@jamesparker644723 күн бұрын
DRUMEO!!! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Found Sleep Token thanks to you with Greyson. Absolutely fking awesome. You did II right. Quality superb. Sound, superb. Perfection man. Thank you!!!
@yoiselmartinez Жыл бұрын
This is the first time we will hear a member of the band speak, this is modern history.
@arcadeeditsyt Жыл бұрын
Vessel spoke on Saturday night
@nicholashofbauer6880 Жыл бұрын
@@arcadeeditsyt he did?
@gitschieldar8941 Жыл бұрын
@@nicholashofbauer6880He kinda whispered „thank you“ at the beginning of Blood Sport. It‘s while he was crying so a bit hard to hear but definitely there
@mattjones3696 Жыл бұрын
Vessel legit sings
@krisward. Жыл бұрын
@@mattjones3696not nearly the same as speaking. people can sound way different when they sing
@Mikey_mau5 Жыл бұрын
I love their anonymity and lore they build with their posts and out of public image. But I won’t lie, it was awesome to hear one of them talk about their craft. It’s always cool to hear from the people that craft the music I love. And I can’t get over hooow British he sounds even with the voice distorted lol
@elboof8484 Жыл бұрын
aggressively british
@hollybreaux8856 Жыл бұрын
I love it!
@JesusFriedChrist Жыл бұрын
Aggressively English, and southern English to be more specific. Britain has a lot of different accents, and he’s most definitely not Welsh, Scottish, or from the English North or Midlands. I would put him and the rest of the band being either from London, or not too far from London. No further west than Wiltshire, for sure.
@bad.tokenn4 ай бұрын
How about iii though *violently northern* hahah
@AyyFuji Жыл бұрын
I love that he thinks of his drumming as if it’s his voice, talking about his ‘vocabulary, phrases’, it’s a great way to look at drumming
@MH-jj6sq3 ай бұрын
I particularly enjoyed learning that about him.
@theteacupbunny63221 күн бұрын
44:04 "Slowing down, simply slowing down the KZbin videos in a feeble attempt to understand their concepts, their stickings, and influences." That is exactly what I've been doing with this lately! This video is the reason I started taking drum lessons in November! I've been interested in drums since my high school marching band days ten years ago, but II was the push I needed to finally learn. Thank you for being here, II. You are my inspiration 🖤
@vforvasilis7994 Жыл бұрын
Please tell me we are gonna get a " II hears a band for the first time"
@hellfirepictures Жыл бұрын
That would be so awesome! I hope Brandon has heard you...
@endlrls Жыл бұрын
that would be amazing...
@chrismachado3604 Жыл бұрын
PLEASE
@dalatina911 Жыл бұрын
YES!!
@1993novak Жыл бұрын
Pleaaaase
@METALBIRB Жыл бұрын
This is huge!!!
@DoodleDad Жыл бұрын
Found the Birb!!!
@kibbles1053 Жыл бұрын
Sleep Token's meteoric rise is incredible. Thank you for featuring their artistry and respecting their craft. Worship.
@soloridertv Жыл бұрын
What are you worshiping? Satan?
@PnlBtr Жыл бұрын
WORSHIP
@AF-dn2bz Жыл бұрын
Sounds derivative of a lot of other stuff. That sounds exactly the same.
@tarkenton3895 Жыл бұрын
@@AF-dn2bz Show me any band that did something distinctly similar to what these guys did
@AF-dn2bz Жыл бұрын
@@tarkenton3895 Nevertel, Bad Omens, HEALTH, Caskets, Awaken I Am, Catch Your Breath, The Memorist, Spiritbox, Crosses, the latest Devil Wears Prada album, and instrumentally the latest BMTH album, some of the 1975...
@alltheorynopractice54673 ай бұрын
He's so articulate and taking such care to pick every word so he explains himself properly. It's mesmerizing.
@MrsKray11 ай бұрын
Why is no one talking about the drums for Alkaline? Jesus fuck it's beyond insane? The way he controls the symbals whilst keeping a rhythm as well as going ham on the kit at the same time? It's just utter insanity. Mad respect for this Drumeo. Congrats II, you majorly deserved the drumeo award. Look forward to seeing you at the O2 in november 🙌
@thanks4theinvite11 ай бұрын
The way he plays is mesmerising. So tight. The fills, cymbal control, everything in Alkaline is mind blowing.
@WeMissDimebag11 ай бұрын
His work on that verse into chorus is filthy. If more of their songs had that level of energy I might like this band.
@N3ON2311 ай бұрын
I run Alkaline to sites 60 to 160 a day💪
@lanceschultz713211 ай бұрын
Agreed. Awesome. One of my favorite songs from s.t.
@lanceschultz713211 ай бұрын
@thanks4theinvite yes. Pin point accuracy. Looks so clean especially watching overhead....sick.
@Luke-ih1oc Жыл бұрын
What stands out to me about his playing is that it’s so musical; he doesn’t overdo it with complexity and he defies expectations and keeps you guessing when he’s gonna hit that snare. Good shit
@robbledot7290 Жыл бұрын
the 3 of every bar
@boysothebog Жыл бұрын
😂
@barr054 Жыл бұрын
who else just keeps coming back to this video? this is epic!
@mcvicar69 Жыл бұрын
me, sometimes twice a day!
@Jackson_stixzz11 ай бұрын
On my 5th viewing.
@darranschnepf807611 ай бұрын
So often,it's so capitulating with the mysterious effect added,not to mention the sheer skill ll has,an absolute joy to watch and listen to.
@juste9666911 ай бұрын
Like 5ftth too, every second is a lesson ! One day mama, i'll play 1% as good as 2 ;-)
@rockapartyjd11 ай бұрын
75 times in 3 weeks
@TheLordOfCatanАй бұрын
His cymbal work is off the charts amazing. Such precise hits and sounds.
@Tooldruid Жыл бұрын
Love that he mentions Abe Cunningham from Deftones as a huge influence. Abe might be the most underrated drummer in all of mainstream rock so it's great to see him get a shout out. He definitely deserves it!!
@lawncrew9886 Жыл бұрын
Where?
@justalostneko Жыл бұрын
@@lawncrew9886Starts the sentence at 44:18 "These days I would describe my playing style as a mixture of that signature abe cunningham deftones inspired... "
@lawncrew9886 Жыл бұрын
@@justalostneko thank you
@paulh1918 Жыл бұрын
Dude when he said Abe Cunningham I said yep! Definitely hear the influence Abe’s grooves have had on II. Spectacular drummer.
@ReprogrammedToHate3 күн бұрын
At first i thought Abe was the mystery drummer
@gmdragon117 Жыл бұрын
THE APPARITION! FINALLY SOMEONE ACTUALLY GAVE THIS SONG A CHANCE 🤣🤣🤘🏽
@KidKat__ Жыл бұрын
Finally??? It's been my favorite song off TMBTE since I first heard it. It's been given plenty of chances. 😂
@glenman16 Жыл бұрын
Such a good song and my favourite of theirs, was so cool watching him play it
@shaunfleury Жыл бұрын
Definitely in my top 3 on the new album, great song
@Mozaec Жыл бұрын
What u mean, i love this song so bad
@HugoRodriguez-oe1rf Жыл бұрын
I’ve been waiting so long for it to be brought up as well!!!! ❤ 🔥🔥
@NomadGragg Жыл бұрын
This man is a fucking genius.. the fact he creates such intrinsically unique sounds and moves his way through the songs he plays is poetry in motion. His playing of Dark Signs was what lead me to see this. More so than I had previously thought already
@SquawkMonk Жыл бұрын
Dark Signs is definitely one of my favorite ST songs. I will blast that one in the car whenever I get the chance
@Panopticon14 Жыл бұрын
This was my first time hearing Dark Signs (never heard of Sleep Token). As a primarily electronic and hip-hop fan, fucking incredible! His approach is so creative. It blew my mind lol.
@FTJfull22 күн бұрын
I honestly passed on Sleep Token years ago the first time I ever heard them because the first song I listened to didn’t grab me right away. Just took one KZbin video about drumming to make me sit back and actually listen. Now, I don’t think I’ve downloaded more songs by any other band, individual, group, etc. I can’t wait to go to my first ST concert ❤
@hardypahardypa14 күн бұрын
I saw them 3 times. They are next level!!!!
@JakeTheVikingFranklin Жыл бұрын
This is incredible
@netrozygus3843 Жыл бұрын
Oh dang Jake, I didnt expect you too be a sleeptoken fan thats awesome!
@Kitsss500BC Жыл бұрын
HEY JAKE! Didn’t expect seeing you here. Didn’t know you liked Sleep Token
@dougcronkhite2113 Жыл бұрын
II is just a beast. LOVE his playing!
@147-p4v Жыл бұрын
It’s the mr beast bloke!
@bdkevekebnrknfbckaksb Жыл бұрын
Am I The Only One Who Didnt Know The Guy From Mr Beast Liked Metal?
@Melt3r996 Жыл бұрын
His playing is so unique and full of variety. His chops/fills are super tight and his overall playing is so hypnotic. Sleep token couldn’t have asked for a better drummer. This guy is Incredible
@kevincucumber11188 ай бұрын
Sleep token couldn’t have asked for a better drummer lol he IS sleep token
@Virvum_Juggernaut8 ай бұрын
@@kevincucumber1118 Well, 50% of SLEEP TOKEN, but I get your point.
@asiipring Жыл бұрын
I was today years old when introduced to Sleep Token. 🤯🤯. Mind Blown 47 year old man here. Just incredible.
@davidbennett3447 Жыл бұрын
47 ear old man here too and have not played really anything but them in past 6 months. All their records bang.
@Ri_5475 Жыл бұрын
I discovered them beginning of 2023 in Jan and been addicted to their music since, I'm 18😂😂
@rottenapplebeats5594 Жыл бұрын
44 here, also mind blown lol
@UnXplainable1 Жыл бұрын
I’m jumping in with my fellow 40+ peeps. I’m 42, discovered them almost three years ago, and I’ve listened to them about every day since.
@Mambojambobombastic Жыл бұрын
He didn't even play their best song here "The summoning". I discovered them like 4 months ago, their music has so much variation that I only really enjoy like 4 songs from them but those are all masterpieces for me
@Smb-ib8siАй бұрын
By far one of my favorite drummers. He’s just so fluid in his movement. Makes it look effortless.
@ryngrady767 Жыл бұрын
I love how ii speaks. very calming and thoughtful, like hes choosing his words carefully. he clearly puts so much love into what he does
@phips9149 ай бұрын
more likely he's purposefully speaking slowly and methodically so as to not given even a hint as to he is by his speech cadence, style, etc
@mortisure40819 ай бұрын
He speaks very eloquently. I’m sure this translates into their lyricism as well. Which is exactly what drew me to them.
@IjeomaThePlantMama8 ай бұрын
@@phips914they slowed down his speech pattern, listen at 1.25x speed and it's much more natural
@dietdrkelpdaddy7 ай бұрын
@@IjeomaThePlantMamathat was my guess. just to further protect his identity
@BeefyMatt Жыл бұрын
He is so deliberate and well spoken with every single word, its the exact same way in his playing, and in the entire bands sound as a whole
@ryanccaron Жыл бұрын
Brandon - this is literally the greatest thing you've done for yourself and all of us. Thank you and drumeo for facilitating this.
@DrumeoOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻 - Brandon
@BuryTomorrow12 Жыл бұрын
@@blightborn87I never understand why there must be the idiotic gang that can't respect people's will for anonimity. Be this person the one you claim he is, or not.
@louielaraiscool11 ай бұрын
@@BuryTomorrow12he’s literally talking about Brandon Toews, the guy who was doing the interview lmao not II
@eeerriccc11 ай бұрын
@@louielaraiscoolhe was replying to a now deleted comment
@theKashConnoisseur11 ай бұрын
@@BuryTomorrow12 public figures give up anonymity for fame. Anyone can Google the Sleep Token member identities, it's all public information. Their minimal efforts to actually hide links to their real identities indicates to me that they care less about true anonymity, and care more about the marketing benefits of masks and stage names. People are inherently curious, and so mystique attracts extra attention.
@crazymikes37 ай бұрын
"II" is the reason I listen to sleep token every day.. the guy has enchanted me with his playing!! as well as with his behavior...the way he spoke in the drumeo video..the joined hands that pleases the audience..for me they say a lot!!! "II" continue to enchant us!!!
@hamesonjarris Жыл бұрын
My heart leaped when he said his style of influence came from Gospel drumming. I knew it all along. Those linear fills SCREAM inspiration. All the love to this talented beast
@JesusFriedChrist Жыл бұрын
As someone who grew up playing keyboard in a youth gospel band in the 2000’s, it all makes sense why IIs drumming had always struck such a nostalgic vibe for me.
@chelstar_11 ай бұрын
II is probably one of the best drummers I’ve seen in a very long time. His technicality is mind-blowing.
@kaizenregimen11 ай бұрын
Who are the others?
@luxkzee11 ай бұрын
@@kaizenregimentravis barker probably
@brittonshupe11 ай бұрын
I agree. There are plenty of incredible drummers out there, but something about his playing is just so different. I've been a drummer for half my life and seeing him play feels like I'm seeing drumming for the first time.
@wavesinthe511211 ай бұрын
@@kaizenregimenI’d give that to Jamie Saint Merat from ulcerate
@Ghostofeden11 ай бұрын
@@luxkzee😂😂😂
@edelwiess2306 Жыл бұрын
The fact that II included songs that aren’t even on a live set says something about his skill!
@Bust3d_ Жыл бұрын
Man I wish Gods would be in the live set
@hugostiglitz5798 Жыл бұрын
??? Skill for knowing his own songs??
@alexiswashington3559 Жыл бұрын
Which is annoying because the live set could be better and I was disappointed by the set list
@UnherdReason Жыл бұрын
@@hugostiglitz5798 his own songs he recorded years ago? Yes. There are many musicians who don't know how to play songs that aren't in their live set. Jim Root has said it's the reason they've never played Gematria live.... neither he nor Mick know how to play it.
@edelwiess2306 Жыл бұрын
@@hugostiglitz5798 Considering Gods was written 3 albums ago, yes. A lot’s happened since then.
@bugman31648 ай бұрын
I really love the fall off on this recording on "take me back to eden" where you get to hear II play the drum groove isolated away from the song. It's really a killer sticking pattern across that gorgeous cymbal set of his.
@zombiehead9163 Жыл бұрын
He’s on another planet. Phenomenal drummer. I agree with the fact that his playing is what elevates Sleep Token. They are already headed to becoming a huge success. A band this incredible can’t be stopped to be known globally.
@Hotpotate Жыл бұрын
He’s from a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…
@friendofWangYu Жыл бұрын
The fact that this is exists is so fucking cool to me. A collab that we all wanted but didn’t think was possible. Thanks Drumeo. Thanks Sleep Token.
@Grabber_73 Жыл бұрын
I never realized exactly how much cymbal was used in their songs. II magnificently incorporates cymbals into the rhythm of the drums themselves. He only has the main drums on his kit. With an amazing assortment of cymbals and tech. They can be blaring and ruin a sound. Amazing that II managed to make cymbals part of the groove so seamlessly and effortlessly. Without the music feeling like it’s missing any drum itself. These guys are truly masters at work. And I’m so glad to be part of the beginning of their journey to the top
@TimcPlays Жыл бұрын
Dude loves a Ride cymbal 🤣
@Grabber_73 Жыл бұрын
@@TimcPlays oh definitely lol. But it works better than I’ve heard in almost any other band
@FullCampColby Жыл бұрын
Love his drum tuning. Dialed in perfectly. Incorporating the electronic elements tastefully is a lovely touch much more than realized. It’s subtle.
@drumrboy80 Жыл бұрын
Him saying Thomas Pridgen was one of the influences to his style, it all makes sense.
@bronsontolliver9027 Жыл бұрын
Studded for all our pleasure
@catniphell3 ай бұрын
Can we take a moment to talk about how ADORABLE this man is? I mean, those puppy eyes while talking about his passion. So precious! Worship 🥺🥺
@DucksOnQuack13 Жыл бұрын
Never realized all the small details that he adds to his playing, makes it so much more impressive. and Holy, is Gods ever such an underrated banger of a song by them!
@MiguelRamirez-cr7gh Жыл бұрын
If you like Gods check out Goon Squad by Deftones, it is heavily inspired by it
@DillyWilly87 Жыл бұрын
Gods is BOP. Heavy 🤘🏻
@andrewibarra3101 Жыл бұрын
That's second riff in God's, when it's all silent except some cymbals and then the massive snare crack is EVERYTHING. Sent the drummer of my band that song and said "we're stealing this idea"
@DucksOnQuack13 Жыл бұрын
@MiguelRamirez-cr7gh Of course love that song too Deftones is a S tier band as well 👌🏻
@chopin7572 Жыл бұрын
That first track - vore. What an incredible song. Amazing composition. Never listened to music like this before. Spent the last twenty minutes just listening to that song on repeat.
@Jesamundo666 Жыл бұрын
Vore, Take me Back to Eden and The Summoning are three songs that had me listen to repeat for like a week after hearing them. Amazing composition like you said
@damo8791 Жыл бұрын
Vore is perfect
@monirogue1570 Жыл бұрын
Vore is one of my absolute favorites! I daresay that song really got me into them, even though Jaws was my first song I ever heard by them. The offering is crazy, Nazareth is insane, take me back to eden and the summoning will floor you too. Not everyone enjoys their more r&b and hip hop style tracks, but I can appreciate really all their variety it's clear they put their soul into every piece they write.
@XWoodbineX Жыл бұрын
I've listened to them from very early on, but even though that's a new song, I keep coming back to it as well. The drum part is mesmerising to me and watching ii play it with the close up camerawork is so captivating
@AdrianLabs Жыл бұрын
Vore is hypnotic, my favorite of the album, but love the whole thing, its a piece of art
@bgoogly5905 Жыл бұрын
OMFG THIS IS BETTER THAN I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO BE THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE!!!!!!!!
@mitchellkirkpatrick57144 ай бұрын
I think every decade has a drummer who just stands out and brings something completely new to the world of drumming, a style, an energy etc. we had John Bonham, Travis barker, Dave grohl etc. I really feel like II is heading the way to be added to that list. His style is so unique its inspiring.
@davidpettit5746 Жыл бұрын
I thought I would watch a few minutes and then move on, but I was glued to the screen for the whole video. Phenomenal playing! I love when a drummer plays like the instrument has a melody within the song. Like they have something to say and not just being the timekeeper of the music. Absolutely art!
@Zidakuh Жыл бұрын
Someone else pointed out in another comment that "II speaks drums". I don't disagree with that statement. Sidenote: many djent drummers has a talent to make their drums a part of the melody, but IMO this man takes it to another dimension.
@xander.ritter11 ай бұрын
@@Zidakuh Yeah he reminds me of Matt Halpern a lot
@BeanieWeenieNumba111 ай бұрын
me to bro me too lol next thing i know im glued to this video
@AderialLynn11 ай бұрын
It makes me think of Neil Peart with how well he plays and how he mixes electronic and physical drums. It's a beautiful dance of perfect timing
@borakayalar10 ай бұрын
Pefect comment. İ love when drummer make melody of her/himself
@n_i_nx1743 Жыл бұрын
Not just a drummer, this guy is an Artist.
@douglasboylan3477 Жыл бұрын
I never understand when people say ST is boring. I could watch this for hours (and will)
@ryancrane4209 Жыл бұрын
Who is saying that. Where do they live.
@MiikeyLawless Жыл бұрын
If youve been into metal for any long period of time, nothing they do is really new or original. They basically pull from many sources and compose it together really well.
@Movie_Games Жыл бұрын
@@MiikeyLawless The bands they are similar to, that i've listened to, cross over from metal and sound way too emo. ST seems to ride the line perfectly.
@RitchieLivewire6814 күн бұрын
My morning is much better after a bit of this! I will never stop watching this Awesome Talent 🎶🥁🔥
@n_i_nx1743 Жыл бұрын
Whoever tuned those drums deserves a Nobel prize. Drumming is unbelievably good too. Worship.
@MinecraftGamer-dq7fk Жыл бұрын
wouldnt suprise me if it was II cos it sounds just like their albums. Its so good
@JacaboBlanco Жыл бұрын
@@MinecraftGamer-dq7fk 10:00 that not a trigger on the snare?
@kjplaysdrums2 Жыл бұрын
Snare weight.
@ColeT_43 Жыл бұрын
@@MinecraftGamer-dq7fk i believe its actually his stage kit. Or at least a spare. It has the same synth pads and the dimples in the symbals are almost identical
@STEM2049 Жыл бұрын
Probably tuned by II himself or Sam the drum tech
@Valentin_Soulard Жыл бұрын
A huge thank you to Sleep Token and Drumeo, for this offering.
@EnderMB Жыл бұрын
Well, that was the fastest 53 minutes of my life. What a fantastic interview, and some masterful playing from II. The more he mentioned his influences, particularly in DnB and in UK dance, the more it made perfect sense where he'd picked up some of his unique grooves.
@coreyw5981 Жыл бұрын
Much worse when i saw them in concert for 30 mins. I blinked and it was over
@jrniner Жыл бұрын
I swear, I just turned this video on 10 minutes ago and now it only has 6 minutes left 😢😢
@victorycalls4179 Жыл бұрын
Spot on with the DnB comment. I felt the same after hearing him say that. His rhythm is totally in sync with that genre. He's labeled a drummer, but this guy is a musician. He'd probably be great at just about any form of music ha.
@kencriswell73382 ай бұрын
This reminded my soul of what its like to not feel so numb Thank you for your music
@robertharrell2490 Жыл бұрын
II has absolutely zero wasted movements. This was such a pleasure to watch being played.
@TheDimpledDarling2023 Жыл бұрын
Ugh, he is SOOOOOO precise…simply amazing! Seeing him play “Gods” made my entire day. I’m sure I speak for a lot of us worshippers when I say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to ii for giving us a glimpse into your music world. We love you!! Worship 🖤🖤🖤🖤
@DriveVibeAuto Жыл бұрын
I’ve yet to actually listen to the band itself. The drummer is enough for me. Dude is super clean. Plays everything perfectly without overdoing it. Very professional and amazing writing.
@KnightmareSenpai Жыл бұрын
Sleep Token makes god like music
@maynarddrivesfast804 Жыл бұрын
Not sure what genres of music you're into, but chances are there will be at least one Sleep Token song that will speak to you. They are so diverse, yet are anchored by a central sound/theme that is uniquely Sleep Token. I'm a (former) gigging prog metal guitarist myself, who listens and plays everything from metal, alternative, folk, country, and classical music to r&b, rap, dance, and d&b/electronic music. There are elements in Sleep Tokens music that draw from almost every single one of those genres, and they somehow blend them all seamlessly. Amazing band, with amazing individual musicians and songwriters. I'd recommend checking out their entire catalogue.
@SquawkMonk Жыл бұрын
The the most rabid portion of the fan base is pretty annoying, but hey, when is that not the case... I think the two main guys in ST (Vessel and II) have really put together an interesting body of work that's truly worth a listen. The first two shorter albums are pretty damn solid too, even though they obviously hadn't quite gotten the sound down. The Love You Want, Atlantis, Dark Signs, Sugar, Mine, and High Water are some of my favs
@BasedGamerX Жыл бұрын
The band is incredible.
@joerotindo7477 Жыл бұрын
Had no idea who these guys were up until about 2 years ago. I got hooked by an instrumental version of The Night Does Not Belong to God. The rest is history lol
@desordenpublico9 ай бұрын
I knew he was a founding member cause those drums sound clear as day …guy’s a beast