Gavin Harrison: Rhythmic Designs - "Unsettled" song analysis

[@ultimate0death]

This man blew my mind with the way he fit the 9/8s and 5/8s into a 4/4... The simple creative things like that that Gavin does makes him such an amazingly creative drummer. He puts so much thought into everything. I've learned so much just by watching his stuff, I hope that one day I can match his skill.

[@jensharald9091]

Look at the wear on the heads! So precise

[@RPMX4]

What a nice fella. Very nice and smooth. I enjoy his style immensely. He's doing a clinic in my town in two weeks. Gonna be there.

[@mattwatson1744]

2:34 - evidence of absolutely insane understanding of every note he plays. like, his breakdown of the rythmic, mathematical stuff he's playing is simply genius. such a master.

[@IvefoundthetruthonMay]

@In it For the Memes You've just proven that you are the stupid one.

[@psychofunksoldier02]

Funny thing is I'm a guitarist watching drum lessons because Gavin is the most melodic drummer I've ever heard!!! I could listen to him play ALL DAMN DAY LONG!!

[@WHUFC71]

GENIUS, I will now give up playing drums or should i say trying to play drums and go back to playing the triangle.

[@James-Chapman-Drums]

i don't know what i love more, his tuning, his technique, his pocket, or his humbleness! The guy's a God!

[@arielkings2835]

I would recomend this video to a several Gramy winners,,, and me, obviously after watching this I will burn my set , cut my hands , and never get near a drum set . Thank you gavin .

[@apg3soup]

I only play the guitar but listening to stuff like this even helps expand my creative thought process. I have always been curious as to song/rhythm writing, and I hope more and more bands/writers begin to display their process in creating their art for 'students' to observe, learn from, and expand on. Thanks for posting - Cheers 'Tim

[@toynazi]

This dude is a class act! Straight forward drummer yet complex.

[@Austin4a]

Astonishing. So simple and yet so creative. Thank you!

[@destructionmanifesto]

I saw and met Gavin at a drum clinic in Manchester on tuesday. I really advise anyone to go see his drum clinics. He has a great personality and sense of humor =) God of drums and a really nice person.

[@jubankta1627]

Thank u Gavin new fan here genius playing sir

[@Skanoza]

This is the thing about Gavin. He could be taking Math classes at University, and the all of the students would understand and love his stuff. Such a consummate master of his art!

[@NotImune]

@psychofunksoldier02 lol 'Same thing here! The thing is besides all that advanced drumming he always grooves supporting the music; other drummers just sound technical to me.

[@facedspaced]

@IchMagSechs That's fair, they're both definitely masters of their craft and love odd meter, and are two of my favorite drummers with mind-boggling prowess.

[@junkfoodftw]

he posted on fb recently how he was at edinburgh (i live an hour away) recently.. suuuuucks :/ would love to go see him, brilliant drummer. great influence.

[@Dieterbe]

Jesus Gavin you really know how to make things complicated.

[@DrummaMan75]

I think people like his playing for many reasons. His drums sound great! He can play very simply and tasteful, yet he can play something wickedly complex and it always feels smooth. He is very versatile. Check out his recordings with the band incognito...and Porcupine Tree. But, for me his playing always fits the music. And I think that makes him a great drummer. Just my 2 cents.

[@FrankPCarpi]

My Tama set is set up like that. I feel really comfortable with it.

[@nokroblosho]

who else was really thrown by his variation when he put it into four, and then the quote "it was gonna have to be something like that" you madman!

[@3runMX]

How does he do those beautiful double strokes at 5:26? His snare roll is just amazing and he barely moves his hands! Anyone knows what technique is he using?

[@BenMinal]

You, sir, are such a monster.

[@Post-Alone]

I love this guy.. and Porcupine tree

[@ElGolpeatambores]

the simethrical thing gives me chills and blows my brains

[@N3WR3N41554NC3]

Felt like learning how to play the drums Now I want to cut my hands off Gavin is a master in his art

[@inimicalODDITY]

I have always played Evans drum heads but every time I hear that particular snare head it sounds so good to me. Is it a Remo Emperor X?

[@PresenceAbstinent]

Truly amazing!

[@AirmetalDrummer]

@lizardx10 As Gavin has quoted before: Luck is simply when preparation meets opportunity.

[@ThrashGuru666]

Holy shit! I just noticed the wear on his skins. All his hits are amazingly tight.

[@Siyates747]

@hawkmoon666 Well... the drummers I was using for my "opinion" are all associated with progressive rock (besides Buddy Rich). So "Remotely" they do fall under the same category. Both are what I would consider MUSICIANS since they both...... play music? They have different styles but, both have proven to show extraordinary creativity in their own way. So, I think they both deserve to be credited as great drummers.

[@sleepy5zzz]

@VittorioSergi drop...its his colaberation with o5ric

[@Clance_ashley]

this is going to be in my favourites. and in my playlist called: instand headache

[@DrumsOnly01]

This is what made my mind up to purchase a Sonor SQ2. Nothing short of brilliant drum kits.. Mine sounds equally as good as this.. however Gavin's micing techniques get him such an amazing sound.. Not to mention his obvious talent. Three mics on the kick. One is a lapel mic that hangs inside an empty water container in front of his kick.. this is his sub tone... I mean seriously WTF! Gavin your a freak!

[@WhistleWorld]

@tijlorion Yes, I know. He tunes them perfectly! ;-)

[@ripthejacka9119]

@IchMagSechs whats up with tool in january album?

[@AdamW69612]

He has an amazing mind

[@FiveAndUhSixUh]

@3runMX He's just playing diddles relatively fast. It's exactly what you said, he's just playing low doubles.

[@rickduijs3056]

Amazing!

[@jonro09]

Awesome 👏

[@geebs1992]

i wish he'd just come to my house and idk talk n stuff

[@Str8Faced]

look at the damage on his heads. The spots are so specific. He's a machine.

[@doctorbuckner]

@Siyates747 Well said my brotha! i totaly agree with that list! although it will change when the new tool album comes out.

[@AfterlifeBlack]

Damn, my math teacher was right..... it's used for everything.

[@ConorSloane118]

Were did he get that bass drum beater?

[@StreamOfMetal]

EXCELENTE, HARRISON = GOD OF DRUMS

[@SinisterSkip]

This is how creativity works ;)

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

still love it!!

[@salesmilton]

What band is this song from? Ric05?

[@MagicAccent]

@DeadlyNinjaDrummer Watching technical drummers always makes my head spin. I prefer my instrument only taking up two limbs.

[@VittorioSergi]

what album is he talking about?

[@harryxiro]

3:45 One pedal (and there's a smooth edit) 3:50 Two pedals

[@deepsky2115]

no there are two beaters the whole time - you just dont see the second one in that angle from above. And it doenst make sense to unmount the second beater from a double pedal, when you use it frequently ^^

[@krombee]

look at the marks on his heads! he's so accurate he could replace lasers!

[@tm_drummer]

nice and clean :)

[@EPurpl3]

i wounder what happen if someone moves the drumms

[@hawkmoon666]

@Zenerdi my point exactly

[@Siyates747]

@shiznoes yes... yes he did....

[@Zenerdi]

@hawkmoon666 I agree, the clinic videos where Harrison talks about his playing style are really interesting and open up the "basis" of his playing. I think that Portnoy lacks the elegance Harrison has. While listening to (especially newer) DT albums and concentrating to the drumming I just feel that Portnoy tries to be in the spotlight instead of giving the listener a constant pulse to follow. As a non drummer I also find Harrison's playing a lot easier to enjoy.

[@tijlorion]

DOES SOMEONE KNOW HOWE HE TUNES HIS TOMS?

[@michaelhull1813]

He uses a easy method. The set he's using comes with a key that fits the lugs.

[@KarlRoyBand]

@FeathersT21 haha, seriously, every single stroke double stroke is so tight it's not even funny! he really inspired me to get my singles and doubles nice tight and strong

[@LPZAC]

I just wanna know, how do you pronounce O5ric?!

[@KlausLayla]

Oh five Rick

[@Siyates747]

@shiznoes ...He can play dida dida bop.

[@DeadlyNinjaDrummer]

@MagicAccent Thats the easy way out haha. The more limbs that are at work, the more possibilities there are.

[@scgcdmluvr]

yes

[@Siyates747]

There was Buddy Rich, NEIL PEART, Mike Portnoy/Danny Carey, I think GAVIN HARRISON is holding the torch now.

[@Byzancedark]

He is really the drummer we all want to be

[@clearjet]

Genius.

[@EuriLochus]

Please upload a video of your perfect drumset and godly drumming, I beg of you. While your at it make a solo album with a video analysis of the drumming in the album. And remember, be sure it isn't childish or overrated.

[@hawkmoon666]

@Siyates747 honestly, and I am a HUGE DT fan, you cannot even remotely think about putting Portnoy at the same level of Gavin. Portnoy is a metalhead who learnt to play the drums VERY well. Gavin is a musician. It's not a matter of technique but of taste, expression and execution. Gavin is just out of his league.

[@finaldrumer]

Once he said that one of his teachers made him practice rudiments on a pad by hitting a coin that was sticked at the center, just to be more accurate.

[@TylerHNothing]

You ever get the snare in the stand and feel like it's not going anywhere so you don't get it completely snug in the snare-stand? Totally this video

[@adrianofernandes4366]

bom, muito bom!

[@justcallmeFREDok]

@jonas227 that's what she said.

[@hawkmoon666]

@Siyates747 I didn't explain myself well. They are of course comparable but, and mind you it's my opinion, Gavin Harrision is way more mature in his approach and has a far better taste in music then Mike will ever have. It's not only a matter of how techincally good you are but also of what you play. Gavin is a musician in the sense that he plays with the band and for the band without playing one note more than what is appropriate. (go watch Anesthetize live for reference).

[@gonadiator]

that just blew my fuckin mind

[@DerekTJ]

9/8 + 9/8 + 9/8 + 5/8 = genius

[@hawkmoon666]

yes Gavin, it's VERY easy

[@ajfdrums447]

@BLACKSYNTH can u imagine if danny carey played for tool?!?! oh

[@MysteryClown000]

@PositivelyBored Then I suppose I added to the comedy.

[@bejamillion2]

@FeathersT21 i thought the same damn thing

[@josephbennett4236]

Just your average drummer, is Mr Harrison.

[@phatkizza707]

and just when i thought i was gettin good at the drums i go and watch this video...

[@the69tool]

God he's so fucking cool

[@MagicAccent]

@DeadlyNinjaDrummer yeah well, the next time im playing guitar, I'll try to use my feet as well :P

[@DeadlyNinjaDrummer]

@MagicAccent lol its not that hard on double bass pedals

[@jeppe1208]

Sometimes wizards are so awesome.. it hurts!

[@LPZAC]

Ah right, I was always saying "Ozric"!

[@drummingsamir]

axis

[@icecoldtrashcan]

@ned2one Learn how to tune your toms! Honestly, I did this, and my playing instantly got a million times better. You'll obviously not be able to get the kind of round tom sound that gavin gets out of that Sonor kit, but you'll be able to get close - even on the worst shells, and some half decent heads.

[@Kr4vis]

good))

[@alfredosantillan6898]

🙏🙏🙏💪👌✅🥁

[@clance13]

@tijlorion with his ears. just twistin them rods.

[@bumblebee2786]

5 people have never heard the drums before

[@Creamy101]

You sound like you're from London!

[@EPurpl3]

Nice arguments...

[@ned2one]

I wish he'd come to my house and tune my toms :'(

[@BLACKSYNTH]

Sooo, Can any of you imagine gavin playing for TooL ??,,,, I did, but I just,,, died.

[@scienceguyJ1]

Oh five rick I believe

[@drumrnva]

OK, Gavin, got it. I'll just go and play that right now. Then I'm going to bench press 800lb and cure all known diseases.

[@88omair]

This drum pattern has me unsettled