Gavin Harrison - The Mind of a Drummer

[@4ff3]

As a drummer you can only love Gavin.

[@TimGuitarcouk]

I am guitarist and I think that the guy is just incredible.

[@terrintinovalentine8567]

He noes drums are the most important part of the music. They give the it emotion. They bring the music up the bring it down . But he gives it this off beat . That takes the lessonier to a whole new level. He's fills are just incredible.

[@terrintinovalentine8567]

He reminds me of Neil p e rt. It sounds like he an Neil . Had the same in fluencies. I mean lesson. They have the same ability to create the fills that are just amazing.

[@nexdrums]

Course 🤟🏻

[@2112sbfan]

I've been a fan of Gavin's ever since I heard In Absentia for the first time back in 2003. Nice video and good tribute to one of the best drummers of this century.

[@americanidiot5563]

My absolute favorite drummer!

[@altaybayr]

Beautifully arranged video, enjoyed every minute of it. What an amazing drummer he is

[@schmarotzke8205]

I'm glad that the younger drum community still explores Gavin Harrison as "we" did when we first heard of him. I had the chance to meet him at clinic he did in germany. We drank a beer afterwards. He's so grounded and normal and still talks like a drummer who's learning everyday

[@patrikmachac-z7e]

He said in many interviews that he doesnt drink alcohol :D

[@horstbaur7797]

Very well done young man. Not condescending - I'm 64 and I'm allowed to say that. :) Major respect for what you've created. Never stop.

[@Masn00n]

Excellent analysis and video, Uzi! The man's a genius. One more thing I like about him is that he gets out these improvised fills (with tiny, bells, hats, etc), in places you wouldn't expect! I love how in the PT live DVDs , Richard always smiles everytime he does these improvised crazy as well as subtle fills. A true gem of our time!

[@regaltip8A]

Was telling my students about Gavin Harrison back in 97 well before his time with PT.

[@patrikmachac-z7e]

That's unique man!

[@georgemontes]

Great job here my friend. Gavin is my favorite drummer since i first heard him in Porcupine tree and effected my playing ever since. He is a guiding light. Thanks for sharing

[@David-mo5hg]

I first saw the length of this video and thought, "I'm not watching that whole thing!"....22 minutes later..."Really awesome video!" The presentation and editing was very well done, and of course the subject matter. I'm convinced that Gavin has to be an alien, sent here from another planet to impart his wisdom. Grew up a fan of Neil Peart (R.I.P.), but Gavin is on a whole different level. Bravo!

[@kelpbeds]

One of the most underrated videos on KZbin.

[@michaelfletcher50mf]

Gavin Harrison is a BIG reason I've been inspired to get back into drumming. Along with my other favorites Neil Peart, John Bonham, Mitch Mitchell, Simon Phillips, Billy Cobham, Ginger Baker, and Buddy Rich.

[@emmanueltrottier3942]

I was glued from start to finish. Thanks for the great video, and a great tribute to one of the best drummers alive today.

[@StefBelgium]

Excellent video! You said everything about what could possibly be said about Gavin. I ve been for a long long time a huge fan of Dave Weckl. But Gavin is so musical that he is my favorite drummer of all time!

[@michaelarnold1932]

I saw Gavin with Steven Wilson in san Francisco amazing an then with King Crimson...amazing drummer to take over for Bill Bruford, I've been practicing with his percussion since 2002 ..what a inspiration

[@thomasklecyngier8205]

Just wanna say, I have seen you Mr. Gavin 4 times playing live already ( King Crimson, The Pineapple Thief) - it`s a lot to me. Guess what, I`m not done with YOU SIR yet!!! My pleasure! You guys are coming again to play in Chicago!!! I will see you on stage there! Regards , Thomas from Chicago(now), Poland(then)!

[@winstonjaquez3996]

Best Drummer i've seen in ages!! Never ceases to Amaze me

[@j.d.7208]

Fantastic video and fantastic drummer Gavin is one of the few you can truly call Master class 👏

[@zeratul78]

Incredibly underrated drummer, his name doesn't come up very often but can definitely hang with the best of them

[@improvesaleswithyou]

Really good summary of why Gavin is great. I gave up trying to be as good as Gavin, I am the same age so I will never have the time or commitment needed that a pro drummer can put in! Now I just try and be as good as I can!

[@sheryll4]

I heard him play the song my ashes and I was blown away.

[@pomat22]

i am getting dizzy watching this. what a legend Gavin is

[@peterfritz2173]

It's 2022 and i'm a couple minutes late to the show, but man, loved your video! Not sure how I got here, but I learned something today thanks to you! On top of that, I found a new drummer that is such an inspiration. Keep on keeping on with the drumming skills, you got this!

[@tbrewska69]

Thank you so much for sharing! Gavin is, for me, the most enjoyable drummer to listen to and to study. So damn good.

[@TimGuitarcouk]

II’ve been lucky enough to see Gavin Harrison with Porcupine Tree once and with King Crimson on four separate occasions and from the very first time I saw Gavin play with KC the immediate thing that struck me is that the entire band takes it’s cues from him. Even Tony Levin watched Gavin like a hawk throughout every performance and scarcely took his eyes of the guy. Fabulous musician.

[@potatounicorn9480]

this video is great

[@Attack-fb5rj]

I think Gavin is has put out the best drum tracks ever recorded on this planet.

[@raghavbali3671]

Great choice for a project man! Gavin is basically the peak.

[@amargnwalkr]

As a drummer, particularly starting at about 15:25, I've never felt so compelled to quit something. All hail one of the GOATS.

[@theflymo]

Great vid. I discovered Gavin back in the 1991 when I first heard "Metropolis" by Incognito in a record store. I just had to know who was behind THAT sound and THAT style. I asked at the counter, bought the album and, to be frank, as a drummer and hardcore Genesis/Rush/Yes fan at the time, he's responsible for opening me up to a whole new world of music. And by the way, your drums don't sound bad at all- They sound like your drums! Keep drumming!

[@pearlguy6351]

Yes Gavin is King

[@andym28]

The older I get the more I appreciate the little touches eg Manu Katches 8" splash hits.

[@jmsmooch]

Gavin is the MAN…

[@jimmienahas4156]

WOW, Just WOW.

[@hmcdonnell23]

Nice video. I discovered Gavin Harrison around 2008 time frame and has been my favorite drummer to this day.

[@Tristanrgreene11]

Great video. I keep listening to the video of Swell on his KZbin page. It’s such a great song with a plethora of time sigs. 7/4, 6/4,5/4,6/8….all super natural feeling like Stings tunes ala vinnie etc. so great your on it bud.

[@MB-uw6eh]

Excellent foray into Gavin’s drumming. Well thought out.

[@KidRichter]

What a wonderful world! Thanks for splicing this together and sharing your perspective.

[@michaelr.5676]

this video is a life changer for any drummer. you had me at "NOBODY CARES!" "What the fff--" at the end was the cherry on top

[@quake1792]

Saw him on Sunday night in Chicago with The Pineapple Thief :)

[@pauloshea3741]

Excellent project, you've done a great job. Gavin has the Midas touch, every song he plays on turns to gold.

[@Scarecrow6459]

Quality content, I like the way you framed what Gavin does into something palatable for people to understand. Happy practicing.

[@figeon]

Fantastic video! I’m pretty sure Gavin the the best living drummer on the planet. Great video, got my sub.

[@tomkay8880]

Very informative video, Kyle. I've listened to Porcupine Tree for a few years, but didn't know that the same drummer also worked with King Crimson and Pineapple Thief. I was lucky enough to see Pineapple Thief last Wednesday in Ottawa. I could NOT stop watching the drummer, even though the rest of the group was stellar. Now I understand why. Your narrated video has highlighted a whole lot I didn't know about music in general, and drumming specifically. Well done Kyle, and keep playing ! Hope you got a good mark on this project. Cheers, Tom.

[@sharper9009]

Dude this is a fantastic presentation you’ve done here; really well done. Gavin has been my favorite drummer for many years for all the reasons you mentioned

[@brandonkain9231]

Hell yeah....great video

[@spikeriordan]

this man is an inspiration to me since the first day I saw him play

[@patrikmachac-z7e]

Cheers mate! Gavin is truly an inspiration for every person

[@howardjohny]

Gavin is my favorite drummer, excellent video/tribute. Good taste, Uzi

[@bytorsnowdog5885]

Very well done !

[@Tamaradrummer]

This was a nice sum up of Gavin's drumming, good job in covering a lot of it, for someone who hasn't heard of Gavin should watch this video. Most people look in a musician as what is their thing, or what genre they are known for, or only what they are into, how they present themselves. But for knowing of Gavin for the past 10 years, his work simply says that his thing is having thoughtful creativity and well rounded connection to any music he feels inspired by. It's hard to come across drummers who cover drumming as a whole without limiting themselves with genres and yet deliver uniqueness to their craft that can be adopted in various music styles. It's good to mention his educational DVDs and books he published over the years, not to mention checking his "recordings" page on his web site , very inspirational.

[@Cheektowga]

Great job on this video!! Garrison is truly one of the finest drummers out there....

[@ErizotDread]

Great video! A great mix of info and examples, without getting too dry. Nicely done!

[@EllipticGeometry]

Nice compilation. Gavin Harrison is the most tasteful beast behind the drums. One bit of feedback is that I wouldn’t have cut the clips at 16:07 so short. It’s frustrating to be denied the release of the tension built by the blushdas. Otherwise I enjoyed it!

[@psychedelicheartsclub3185]

Good analysis of a fabulous musician Kyle 🙂

[@JetterVenturesLLC]

Nice project AND my favorite Drummer!

[@benfrank8649]

Great video! You kick ass and love Mr Harrison

[@GerardVos]

Thanks, my young brother in drums..i really enjoyed the whole of this. Well done putting this together!

[@johnlascko5485]

Good vid and your subject is one of the best and definitely most underrated drummers of our time. Thanks for sharing.

[@anotherDnightmare]

I discovered him during Deadwing. I was working at a drum shop in Colorado Springs and was like... “dude, you gotta hear this guy...” Years later got to meet him at a drum clinic in Denver. Was a definite highlight.

[@austin5732]

Yes, def. To truly understand gavin one needs to be able to pay attention to the small details. Like the way he plays a ghost note or when he plays quarter notes on a ride cymbal when most people would play 8th notes. He does these little things that make a big difference.And a lot of people dont hear that kind of stuff. They want a big 1000 hit RIP down the Tom's or blast beats on the kick drum. All that flashy stuff that gavin can do but chooses not too. That's what really.makes gavin the best ever in my opinion

[@joshuamanton]

8:30 the numbers on the screen are showing 7/8 not 7/4. I think that beat is meant to be felt as 7/4, with the quarter notes matching the hi-hat accents

[@mickhogan5550]

Thank you for a totally original approach to a KZbin drum video. Really informative and enjoyable!

[@jesperhallberg6687]

Very nice put together 😊 I love Gavins approach to music and all the small tasteful details. And don't forget his unique own made cymbals. I've found a lot of new music just by going through his discography and discovered songs like "Stop" with Sam Brown where I didn't know he's playing.

[@robertou3983]

10:40 Exchanging note with none other than Simon Phillips!

[@pnut91red]

Gavin isn't flashy with his rhythms but the way he sucks you into the song is jaw dropping. All of a sudden I'm asking "Wait! What am I listening to?" .... and" How did we get here without me noticing?"

[@defcom50]

This was such a good video

[@Dwendele]

In my mind, Gavin and especially Danny Carey, are the absolute KINGS of polyrythms. Those two are my favorite all time drummers, surpassing Bonham and Peart in *my* book.

[@jamesdaquistoii5198]

YOU NAILED IT MAN

[@00pringles]

Great video, a lot of Gavin! Thanks

[@beetlejews]

Great video, great editing, great content. Thank you

[@patlaad617]

Great! Thnx.

[@Alf-Garnish]

To me, good drumming is def an art form in showing off. Elite players like Gavin and David weckl being the very best at showing off their musical prowess. And Why not. Goodness knows how many 1000's of hours they've put in practice to become this good.

[@michaelyount5442]

@4:05 - FYI your 1, 2, 3, 4 needs to be twice as fast. Hint - snares are usually on the 3.

[@kylenolandrums]

Nope

[@TupDigital]

Excellent video my man!

[@toprak3479]

Great video. Gavin's a very intriguing musician.

[@ratatattater]

Excellent video dude! And I'm talking about in an editing and approach standpoint. I love Gavin Harrison and you hit the nail on the head with your tribute.

[@samratgaikwad9007]

He's one of best drummers ❤️I love his clean drumming..He should go ahead for djent 🤘

[@MySynthDungeon]

Dig!! Nicely done!Cheers!!

[@stephenmarsh3986]

I can tell it's GH playing not by what he does (though that is quite obvious) but by how he sounds. You can hear Gilmour or May on guitar and instantly know it's them and for me GH is the same on drums which is some achievement on his part for what is essentially an acoustic instrument. Very interesting how he gets the consistent sound we hear from his attention to how his kit is mic'd up. Who else does that in such detail? Great video 🖖

[@MattiaGiallombardo]

Loved this video mate! I was born in Italy and Gavin became famous around 1990 over there, he recorded tons of pop music, you should listen to some of that old stuff to really hear how is drumming fit in those recordings...the first time I heard him, I was shocked, he changed my life for sure...one of the most unique and original drummers out there...I did a one take quick recording of “19 days” few years ago, it’s on my channel...love that tune ✌🏻

[@firesquare16]

Well done! Found your link through your Reddit post. 👍

[@bobbyosborne2375]

A guitar players drummer. Gavin=god

[@YewrinePish]

This guy man. I can play some of his stuff but I don't know what the fuck im playing, clearly, as I've been shown. Anyone buy some mapexes?

[@luvmedrums4057]

Awesome job 👏👍

[@Ninjazeldamariogofan]

Amazing video. Gavin’s a machine and I just wish you had mentioned how he made 4/4 sound like an odd time in bonnie the cat.

[@Boston84]

When Gavin Harrison, Bill Rieflin, and Pat Mastelotto play together in king crimson, it gives off a sound like no other. Great video

[@rusbell2981]

This is such a great video! You should consider turning this into a series. The mind of a drummer for all different dummers that you enjoy and maybe even ones that you arent familiar with. I'd be very interested to see a break down of say someone like Trey Williams from Dying Fetus. Idk if you're into more heavier death metal at all but hearing your opinion on him or someone like Nile's George Kollias. Anyway, thank you for this amazing video. I hope in the future you might consider doing even more of this!

[@kylenolandrums]

I am indeed into heavy death metal

[@omairsh8]

There are loads of talented drummers but Gavin's style is my favourite. I lost love watching him play and all his creativity

[@DrumBragg]

Really well put together - thank you.

[@cikarda]

Hey bro, this video was fantastic, can you please do more of them on other drummers too? Was a pleasure to watch, well well well done

[@Rezwan.k.c]

Dude this is amazing. Thank you!

[@aminghaemian6103]

Gavin Harrison is some Kind of GOD !

[@Keepmelevel]

I’d like to see what Gavin and Sting would come up!🤔

[@chrisbartoloni112]

Great video!

[@andymacey4673]

I really enjoyed this video, nice job mate!

[@richardeycken]

I Can’t play drums for shit, but Mr Harrison, a fellow west Londoner, is an absolute drum god.

[@hermanstokbrood]

17:50 My experience is that natural sounding drums are always "bad" compared to recorded drums with a good technician behind it. So no surprise here. That said: Gavin's drums are simply sounding amazing.

[@FusionHowie]

Very well made video, Great job !

[@wills_helm]

🙏

[@peterschmidt1936]

A really well done video on my favorite drummer. Thanks!