Gary Novak Tone Poem Solo | Study The Greats

In this episode of Study The Greats, I attempt to transcribe and play the amazing solo by Gary Novak from the song, "Tone Poem," off the Chick Corea Elektric Band II Album, "Paint The World."
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[@BeatDigger]

I listen this album obsessly when I was a kid. I think Gary Novak is a very underrated drummer. He is a monster of a drummer.

[@glblankenship1]

Wish I could " embarrass" myself like you do.

[@ilaypeled9094]

haha my thoughts exactly

[@drbobinski1]

My skills have tripled because of You Tube and all if offers. Austin you are the best and couldn't possibly embarrass yourself.

[@minighs]

Gary Novak drumming in Allan Holdsworth's song "The Drums Were Yellow" is absolutely phenomenal!! Check that song out!!

[@aaronrios6470]

Damn, your chops are so effortless

[@DrSticktrick]

Really loved this lesson Austin. Not only because Gary is one of my absolute favorite drummers out there and the solo is amazing, but mainly because you totally nailed it and were able to give some real advice for people who might want to get into this.

[@abbdrums]

+DrSticktrick Thanks Lutz! I appreciate that man

[@Juan_Burgos]

Yes!! Gary Novak is the man. Thank you so much for this one! More from him would be great :)

[@willsmith5426]

You're easily the best and most professional online drummer out there. I hope you reach a million subscribers. Also you should totally do a video on Matt garstka's Meinl performances in the studio, he does some really wicked stuff.

[@mikepietrusko5775]

Gary Novak has always been one of my favorites! Time Warp is another outstanding album to check out.

[@abbdrums]

Yea I love that one too... I think Paint The World is more in your face and badass but Time Warp is very interesting and dark.

[@jazzualdo]

Time Warp my all time favourite and definitely underrated album from Chick.

[@TorqueBow]

This is one of your better lessons. I love it! Going over the note dynamics and how to keep ghosts notes feeling flowy and fluid really helped me understand the groove of some drum patterns a lot better. Excellent stuff! If I could recommend a drummer for you to do, it would be Matt Halpern of Periphery! His drum pattern at the beginning of the song "Make Total Destroy" is absolutely killer!

[@rodjames9314]

Beautiful Playing Austin!! Gary Novak is indeed definitely one of the GREATS!! Thanks for posting this and all your hard work into doing such awesome and informative videos, from the land down under!!

[@AlexMusic_51]

Extremely useful! I always keep rewinding back to this solo as I listen to this tune. And here's your full layout! Thank you, Austin! So much work you do!

[@nickfili9409]

Absolutely AMAZING job of transcribing and breaking this down. THANK YOU!

[@sempertympanis4285]

Austin man I love this series! I've learned so much from you. I'm a concert pianist that fell in Love with the drumset and when I found your videos man they really helped me understand the instrument on a deeper level! Thanks for your work in the drumming community!!!

[@ulusot]

I have been thinking about this solo for 20 years.... that was my favorite in a long time, and my favorite Elektric II album. Great job :-)

[@tombendor-samuel1975]

Wow, transcription mastery and absolutely brilliant attempt at the solo - been waiting for this vid and hasn't disappointed! 😄👌👍🏻

[@agdrummer2610]

I totally dig how you're a humble dude. You're not at all bragging or trying to show off your chops, just trying to share this inspiring solo with all of us in the drum community. It's much appreciated brother.

[@chewbaccadrums]

Dude, you nailed it! Gary Novak is a beast and this album is definitely one of my favorite performances of his. Great work!

[@BrockSavage79]

Excellent video Austin! The fidelity of the transcription and your attention to detail is unbelievable!

[@KevWhitehead]

Man alive, you do such a great job of working these parts out! And then playing them ... awesome, thanks so much!

[@MrAlainpoudrier]

Hello Austin. Just wanted to thank you for putting this up. I have been playing and teaching for over 30 years and I can tell you that your playing and breakdowns are awesome ! You are also a terrific player and there is absolutely nothing to be embarrassed about. Thanks again dude.

[@Fabelnegros]

a got tears coming out of my eyes 1st time i got to hear this album. thxx man, good work! keep it up.

[@miles-178]

woooooah !!!! my dream has come true ... that´s absolutely my most fave solo (any kind of solo of gary) ever .... now i can see it note by note analysis .... i´ve been listening to this for 17 years ..... and still didn´t figure out each single note ... thank you so much ,,, still mind blowing .... Gary´s playing is supernatural

[@matthewbritt8498]

Dude.. this is synchronicity right here. I was just listening to this at the park while on a walk before.. this solo came on and I just had to sit down and replay it like 4 times trying to decipher this masterful playing.. I was just completely floored. I never understood why Novak doesn't seem to get as much mention as guys like weckl, vinnie etc... one of the most fluid and controlled drummers ever.. and of course completely tasteful. I've heard him kill it on simple backbeat/groove stuff too... amazing feel all around. Thanks for this man! Love your content!

[@kishanbalaji]

love all your videos! respect and gratitude!

[@DrumsJulz]

Austin, this one is indeed a greeeeeeaaaat lesson! Not to mention this is without a doubt Gary's best performance recorded. This album, as you said, is a true master piece, and this song, in particular, is beautiful! Very tasteful choice, since not so many people know this record. Congrats for the amazing work, mate! Cheers from Brazil!

[@kokobolaband]

Austin, I've never sent in a comment, but I've watched a LOT of your videos and both very impressed with your own abilities and with your curiosity and commitment to expanding other drummers' physical and mental skills along with furthering your own. --- As to this particular lesson, I didn't know anybody else who was hip to Gray Novak and this particular album in particular. Absolutely one of my favorites... even this very solo! Thanks for diving into it, and for just doing what you do. Cool, brother!

[@abbdrums]

Thanks Mark! Glad you dig it

[@stevesteve409]

I love your videos man, you do such an excellent job at trying to stay true to the solos you're breaking down, and it's very obvious that it requires a lot of your time and skill to produce these videos. Despite how humble you are about your own skills, I think you're doing things right and also paying great tribute to the drum legends that you're analyzing. Definitely subbed, and definitely going to binge-watch all of your videos to soak up as much as I can (and in the rare hope of finding a lick I'll actually be able to play haha). You're doing great man, I hope you are able to continue on in this endeavor!

[@abbdrums]

Thanks man!

[@sanityinaseaofmadness7353]

There's not one thing to be embarrassed about in this transcription and performance, Austin. Thanks, this vid is super inspirational...

[@ajpopshuvit]

Love this monster solo heard it so many times back then never figured it out ever..thanks for breaking it down finally!

[@JJN410]

Thanks Austin! Keep up the great work and please more Gary Novak.

[@drummaniaklifedrums7818]

I realy enjoy the way you explain the topics, great job.

[@drumsbymark]

Austin you put so much time and effort and have such high production videos. Thank you so much. And the fact that you offer PDF downloads of these transcriptions is just off the hook.

[@abbdrums]

Thanks Mark, glad you dig my content :)

[@nicowit8896]

Nailed it . Lovely playing

[@mickpauline4630]

Absolutely spot on about the use of dymanics, Austin. Surely this is what sets the greats like Gary apart from the rest of us mere mortals. The textural qualities they are able to create allow the music to breathe around the drum part. And if I might say, I think you absolutely nailed the solo.

[@phinksmusic]

Dude.... First of all: respect for even willing to try to nail this shit. Second: many more kuddos for actually doing that! Thanks!

[@ila_rio]

thank you for all your videos your making it really helps me out :D

[@Shelscast]

Really articulate descriptions. Great video.

[@carlnewman5448]

This is fantastic…absolutely loved it 👏

[@alisaiterkan]

What a phenomenal lesson! Thanks much

[@andrewsuits9558]

thanks for visiting this piece, it's a FAV' of mine, been listening to it again this month... sO goOd~

[@rhythmantic]

Fluid and melodic drumming, thanks Austin.

[@FilippoMignatti]

You are GREAT !!! Filippo (Bologna, Italy)

[@agathokornelis]

Thanks Austin!! Its very nice. Novak's playing is really awesome.

[@davidrosen9711]

Another great video and fantastic playing great left hand

[@samedits999]

More videozzzzzzzzz, great work as always

[@TheJOliveira2010]

Love this album.. Gary "Killer" Novak! Nice job Austin!

[@matthewwong2535]

Thank you Austin! Helps a lot!

[@baterizmo]

wooo...that was awesome...you nailed it. And I don´t even want to think about transcribing that. Great job

[@johnnieloftus5620]

Great breakdown Austin!

[@edg4112]

Amazing work. This is really impressive.

[@yarpyarp85]

you are fantastic!!!

[@MrQstixx]

Great playing ! Really enjoy your videos. Drums sound fantastic.

[@JewCastleDrummer]

one of the best drum solos ever! Great work Man!!! :D

[@kalebbarkley5208]

Awesome!! You killed it!

[@SheldonKreger]

Great demo an transcription. Love the sound too.

[@julsrique9148]

Thanks for make justice to Gary Novak, marketing are with others drummers, but his one of the best 10 ever!

[@ronaldpapa8182]

Your terrific Austin!!!

[@mathameline]

Amazing job Austin thx

[@ChicoFagundes78]

Wow! Amazing explanation!

[@j.p.lindsay6768]

SHEEEEEE-IT man! INCREDIBLE job!! :)

[@sushicatsan]

I know you're being modest and being a great drummer means being a life long student, but you nailed it man! Great work on the transcription! can't wait to try it!

[@virgilrw]

I just found out about this guy and he is beyond sensational on drums! He is a brilliant artist! ☆☆☆☆☆

[@aldodisario1634]

Hi Austin. Great job mate! Keep up the great work! Just to realise that Gary Novak is improvising this shows how amazing a player he is! I heard this album 20 years ago as an old friend had it. I've just bought it off eBay from Japan. Shit!!!! So much work to do with so little time!

[@yeptoo1148]

Gary Novak is great. I especially love his playing on Allan holdsworth "the Sixteen men of tain". AH is my nr 1 guitarist.

[@virgilrw]

You're analysis is spot on... 😎

[@theavenger3363]

Fantastic

[@nataliacaicedo2524]

Adoro las clases de este tipo. Gracias por esto. ♡[

[@GTM-ro1kh]

Great job!!!

[@mjm5081]

Man your drums sound great!...Great playing too!!!

[@andresmanriquezale]

LO MAXIMO TU VIDEO AMIGO...... MUCHAS GRACIAS..... ESA DECONTRUCION SIMPLE LOGRAMOS TODOS ENTENDER...

[@armystrong2727]

Really dude YOU FREAKING KILLED IT LOVE IT BRO....

[@A43456]

Jesus you nailed it! well done!

[@fbutowski]

This are really quality videos, you deserve more subscribers!

[@a.i.override8914]

badass! great ear and great transcription!

[@TheMetalFreshTiger]

Great !!!

[@carlosleon9580]

Great!!

[@llamedica]

Great job, these are really well done 👏

[@KollinKolb]

Hey Austin I just recently subscribed to you and really love your stuff. I especially love the way your kit sounds so I was hoping you could maybe put out a video of how you like to tune your drums. Thanks man!

[@mladenpalenkas7750]

Very nice work!

[@alexrobera734]

Not the easiest thing at all to do to yourself. But thats why this is one of the best drum channels. Keep it coming Austin!

[@davidpenna]

Dang great job on this!

[@jaumepp1975]

great!!!

[@Hegelmusic]

Hey Austin. Great transcription, education and playing! Was wondering if you have a version with stickings? That'd be awesome! Best, Ro.

[@ibbumpn]

Austin. Thanks for all your great content. Very inspirational. The sticking on this transcription would be very helpful. Just an FYI. Keep up the great work.

[@mrbighead5222]

Really glad you put the spotlight on Gary Novak! I recommend the 1994 Santiago performance with Chick which is on KZbin. There's a particularly "Mmmmmm!" fill around the 58:00 mark. Love your work Austin.

[@ZwitZhn]

You nailed it man!! Keep up the good work :)

[@halimdrummer777]

thank you!) you amazing !

[@ThomasPfalz]

Austin! Wow!!!

[@DavidCornejomusic]

Killing!!!!!

[@tdrum21]

Haha "embarrass myself". Saw him @ the baked potato with John Beasley's Monkestra big band. He's amazing! I'll check out this album. Thanks for this;)

[@kimbeomcheol]

awesome~~!!

[@away72]

Great job Austin .... pretty cool .....

[@sloppyanus1]

Awesome content per usual. I would be lying if I said I didn't pop a chub everytime I see a new study the greats episode on my feed. Your next project should be tackling the brain dance by animals as leaders. Matt garstka is insane.

[@alhoward6514]

So so good drummer..

[@Cvitandrums]

great playing Austin.

[@zbsplatch]

Thank you!

[@vincentfeitsma]

99,9%! 5:56 Only missed the second ride hit in the second bar! :-) But really, great! Thanks for teaching me more about Gary Novak. I thought that his work with Holdsworth was killer, but this is equally insane. You just put me up to more analyzing again, thanks for your inspiration!

[@meekoloco]

Man! Great work Austin! That's a beastly one! Novak deserves way more notoriety than he gets. By chance have you heard his solo at the end of The Sixteen Men of Tain, on the Allan Holdsworth album of the same name? Cudos dude!

[@itamar901]

love that danny carey shirt! and a great video

[@kentforde6350]

great vid thanks..