Istanbul Agop Dry Dark Series

[@PeterVred]

A "cymbal demo" that turns into the greatest drum solo.

[@arikgoldstein4840]

Literally the most musical drummer I’ve heard. You somehow stand out in the sea of KZbin drummers

[@brent3760]

Don't get me wrong here, Carter is AMAZING. But you have to check out Billy Martin!! Even check out Dave King.

[@brent3760]

Eric Harland and Marcus Gilmore too!!!

[@manuelwenaud8231]

Brian Blade, Nate Smith....

[@pawelmorrison]

Idk how companies arent piling up at his doorstep begging for gear demos. Carter would make me loath for a cheesecake tin if he played one

[@paulglinz7905]

I would think even Rubbermaid would want him doing a demo of their trash cans - I'm sure they too would sound sweet when he played them.

[@Blaver]

this is tasty as hell! came for the cymbals, stayed for stylish drumming

[@robertdore9592]

Bob Moses meets Antonio Sanchez??? I've persevered with Istanbul Agop (great quality - but very inconsistent sounds) but on balance I'm glad I did.

[@retrorenaissance9497]

those cymbals are so dry that Gordon Ramsay would chuck them in the bin

[@Minnevan]

Retro Renaissance What the fuck is this? -Gordon Ramsay

[@serge_arturo7536]

They’re low key good for indoor

[@thespectator2976]

@ Tetro Renaissance HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH that was funny stuff right there.

[@romainconnecttruck1015]

Gordon would have seasonned it 😅

[@psiklops71]

they need some red wine

[@rl-gm1dw]

ive made 2 comments on youtube in 15 years. its skill like this that forces me to keep telling myself that keeping time is all i need... bravo good sir

[@RealNerdyProductions]

As well as really good dynamics and control! Those ghost notes were amazing!

[@adroit57]

hopefully this will be your last comment

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Seriously tasty stuff 🏆

[@iuravermeer196]

oh, wow who came here))!!!

[@atomicslam1589]

Good to see Rob here. A young drummer could watch nothing but Carter McLean and Rob Brown videos, and in 5yrs hit the ground running. In a sea of KZbin idiots, these two guys are an absolute blessing to the drumming community.

[@drumyogi9281]

@@atomicslam1589 I would throw Max Sanselone in there as well.

[@johnnyonline]

You made those cymbals sound better than they deserved to. That was some beautiful playing.

[@CryptoKevin]

That was my same exact thought before I looked at this comment. #IMARUSSIANBOT

[@anyITsolution]

Buddy Rich would be proud ( in his own ways )

[@jawoody9745]

What do you mean "that they deserved to?"

[@drumyogi9281]

@@jawoody9745 The quality of gear can only take you so far.

[@flowride4076]

One of the few drummers you can listen to for 10 minutes without getting bored for one second haha. Masterful playing!

[@Youcantleavethisempty01]

How do you play that part between 00:00 and 9:19?

[@berkozdogan4580]

i know the last one second... sorry

[@LeeVing88]

The secret is using drumsticks. They grow on chickens.

[@paulysci925]

you can't leave this empty hmm hmm ha hmm 😁

[@agdrummer2610]

LeeVing88 I thought it was French toast that grew on chickens? Well everything I've ever know is just bullshit...

[@Jarqueivies]

AG Drummer Lmao

[@jricch1]

Not many players anymore give me goosebumps. God... unreal. Effortless playing and control. Amazing Carter!

[@joshsteffen]

You're great, man!

[@iuravermeer196]

You're great too)

[@DZNTZ]

@@iuravermeer196 Nah, YOU are

[@arguy2021]

There are so few people on this planet that can make a cymbal demonstration as artistic as you just made it. You're such an underrated figure in the drumming community. I wish that would change.

[@georgebirddrums]

Errr what....? Why is this the first time I'm hearing this playing. I need to reconsider my life choices

[@CryptoKevin]

It's called traditional jazz drumming. Look it up ... or use a search engine but not g😜😜gle. They sp👁️ on EVERYBODY!!! YES! Even You. And may black mail you , If you're all against corruption that is. Understand? If not stop being brainwashed by the Lame Stream Media. #LiberalismKills

[@user-qj2cq4dv3k]

Kevin Dixon but.. Google own KZbin ..

[@AnotherWorldYT]

@@CryptoKevin way to sell jazz drumming lmao

[@BobbyDank1015]

Your kick sounds like one of those percussion bass drums. So much depth, love it.

[@justinkinney9466]

Bobby Dank he is most likely using felt bass beaters to get a bass from the drum

[@travisfalk1241]

Yeah. It has such a unique sound.

[@gabe1655]

he also just tunes it higher and then let's the beater bounce

[@hingeslevers]

Also, no muffling

[@Swedish_Drummer]

I'm gonna be a bit controversial and say I don't like that bass drum sound. Too boomy for me.

[@sharper9009]

Forget the cymbals; that kit sounds amazing.

[@getsomebud]

too much low mid for my taste. rumble is distracting

[@bg357wg]

Forget the kit and cymbals; that drummer sounds amazing.

[@Chamuco_House]

The technique, the tuning and the creativity, flawless, this guy is a master. Very glad i've found this channel.

[@weareallbeingwatched4602]

I know, right. The man's the mutt's nuts.

[@ssonicdeafmonkey]

I have a feeling if we put any set of cymbals in front of you they'd sound excellent.

[@austincox1709]

ssonicdeafmonkey bro he could make the hcs series sound good

[@TronciM]

@@austincox1709 hcs hats aren't bad, the rest suck

[@thomasfrey5321]

@@TronciM ride isn't terrible either

[@gabe1655]

idk about zbt

[@k1llerm0th56]

He could make your schools 25 year old drums sound good

[@prod_adrian]

You, sir, are the most musical and enjoyable drummer on KZbin i have heard so far, together with Max Sansalone! Pure class!!

[@Luke-yu1tj]

My mom said "clean your room" so I played this video at full volume and it's done.

[@Luke-yu1tj]

Try it, it works

[@serge_arturo7536]

Those toms and snare are holy crap in the name of king Neptune tuned right

[@jamesfulmer7080]

I've been drumming for just over a year now and watch a lot of KZbin videos but I've not found anyone like you. So musical.

[@nichtimmer9134]

...hear jazz!!! Learn jazz ...play jazz!!! If you can play jazz you can play all!!! And important is snare training!!! I know, if you learn drumming you will play all, that can you make but you can make two parts of drum learning play on set a half hour and than make a pause/stop a few minutes and than play only snare fils!!! And play it not fast that cam from itself!!! Play so 60 tempo ore lower!!! But clear ...if you make that the tempo the fast playing come from it self!!!!.... I hope i can help you! And lern from other drummer like here !!! Thats a good drummer and hear alot of musik!!! That helps crazy!!!

[@shayneborden3376]

Damn! Cymbals sound beautiful. Super dry. Love it. Beautiful playing as always, Carter.

[@RafaelParraGomes1]

Oh My God, this is amazing! Drums, cymbals and drummer. Perfect!

[@AidanMmusic96]

I could listen to your playing all day Carter. Shades of Chad Wackerman in this solo, to my ears!

[@oldmate86]

You're one of those drummers who has so much left in the bag to pull from. I'm always amazed at your playing and chops

[@porroman3d106]

Please make a tuning video my man! I always loved the perfect tone on those drums:(

[@cartermclean]

Alex Parra I DO A FULL HOUR ON TUNING AT FOURHANDSDRUMMING.com

[@MrVoraxTranstellaris]

I especially liked that tiny hihat. Wow.

[@homersimpson8561]

The greatest drummers of all time put their soul into their work and performed solos that made them household names around the world This dude is really gonna blow those solos out of the water and call it a cymbals demo

[@apawinmyface]

impeccable playing. your bass drum sounds phenomenal...almost exactly like the bass drum on "napalm brain/scatter brain" by dj shadow

[@musashi1562]

Dear Carter, this is what I would call real "playing on drums", not just hitting... you have amazing tone, technique, groove, timing... sound of drums is amazing, the same cymbals - they sound great and look cool! Good job :) Thank you!

[@vincenzoa2929]

I never tire of watching you groove. These cymbals are like dry butter dragged through the trash…..I love the sound of them.

[@deedsoflegend]

sooooo glad i found this dude. He plays how I think but not how I play. amaZing

[@tonyjavirod]

That ride just said “I’m the captain now”

[@youpeopl_music3220]

And it took him what seemed like FOREVER to get to it! Drove me nuts! That turned out to be the one I'd want!

[@marrsx8656]

Dude you can freakin play... oh yea the cymbals sound good too !!

[@Thedrummersalmanac]

I'll say it again... My favorite cymbals at NAMM... and Carter! Beautiful phrasing. I don't think I've ever enjoyed a cymbal demo quite so much. Thank you.

[@mladenpalenkas7750]

The best dry cymbals I ever heard.

[@jacksmith6790]

Agent McLean - it turns out that every time I witness one your videos I drift away a little bit. Upon your videos end - I return to an even brighter feeling of livelihood. As though you performed a fine, detailed calibration of my internal timing circuitry. That said - Thank You. Jack Sarasota, FL Jammer

[@deedsoflegend]

this dude inspired me to play again so much i had to make a suitcase drumset with snare and hihats just to start again......thanks

[@christofabsurd]

That's crazy, I'm literally here watching this to determine whether or not these dry hi hats will work for my suitcase kit.

[@handcanterase4996]

Dude I’m not exaggerating your one of the best drummers I’ve ever heard

[@brandonpryormusic]

The style of playing, the drum tuning and the hat definitely compliments the cymbals.

[@Blaver]

haven’t been this impressed in a while!

[@ChristianMeermann]

Formidable! Style, elegance, feel, and technique come together in your playing wonderfully.

[@MrBLACKGROOVE]

Carter is not just a drummer… is a story teller

[@gustavosousa4292]

Cymbals play the melody, toms play the harmony - you have the perfect drumming 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@williep3426]

No matter what stuff, gear or brand he plays I always just enjoy the great, original and tasteful way he plays. Carter is awsome. Again kind and respectful regards from a Dutch drummer. Btw the cymbals also sound great 🙃

[@UaM17]

Very good sound, drums & cymbals, very nice wedding. Free and wild sound

[@hartaud]

I keep coming back to this video, sounds amazing

[@heavy4caliber]

Literally some of the smoothest drumming, chops, and skills I’ve ever seen. Bravo!! Just, wowwwww

[@alisoncarpenter232]

The best cymbal display I've ever heard!

[@jimmysmickles7598]

I can hardly see my hand in front of my face it's so dark in here

[@alistaircornacchio5727]

So grateful this 2 in 1 combo of great study material and just amazing music is free of charge

[@mschambon]

Hearing that Dejohnette feel in the beginning...As always beautiful playing man!

[@brianmelody8930]

I wanna play drums like you when I grow up and I'm 57.

[@UserNameNiemand]

OMG with this style and creativity you make me love the sound of a trash can, mate! Your flow is so seamless and flawless.

[@ikeeptime]

The evolution of a drummer's ear is interesting in itself. In my college days and after I would never have played such trashy sounding cymbals. Now they sound great.

[@gabe1655]

there's always a place for all kind of sounds. these sound great in quite a few genres, but some they wouldn't.

[@drumcoachjack3507]

Carter McLean, I was looking for examples of trashy ride cymbals. I landed on this video and had to listen more because I very much enjoy your playing. It makes me to really listen and want to hear more. That’s rare! Thanks, you really let these instruments sound awesome. Thanks for your inspiring me!

[@vinaybhagat2760]

He demonstrates why it's important for all drummers to learn jazz.

[@mattlipford8173]

Jesus Christ, I just found my new favorite drummer! Been checking this guy out since yesterday. So inspirational to hear! Wow.

[@joecrews5962]

This literally put me to sleep it’s so smooth

[@MattHaide]

Man, that was some fantastic playing! Cool sounding cymbals too!

[@Jimbo386000]

Those cymbals sound so tasty, but your drumming makes your entire kit also sound tasty!

[@jimcav1013]

Love these cymbals. Really unique sound. The 19" ride is killer. Not sure if Zildjian or Sabian has anything that can compare to these super dry, dark cymbals.

[@gabe1655]

ik the special k dry's are very similar. maybe the big and ugly from sabian?

[@adamnesbitt11]

18" Uptown Ride

[@scotty6124]

Oh my god that bass drum gives me chills its so good.

[@Rhythmic1]

Carter's such a great drummer! I always have a peculiar reaction to Agop cymbals. It's like I'm not quite used to what I'm hearing. Then it quickly turns to major appreciation and I fall in love. To my ears these particular ones at first sounded too dry but when Carter added the drums, man did they come alive. Not like I don't own plenty of expensive dry cymbals but it could be that the Agops are so far beyond and above the competition my ears are unaccustomed to the sound. Bottom line, I really think Agop make the finest cymbals on the market, hands down. Maybe the finest ever made. These sound phenomenal. Just wish I could afford another set of cymbals right now. :)

[@gabe1655]

these are actually a bit cheaper in price

[@vector_23]

Yep, the Xist "Dark Dry" series are actually pretty cheap. I've got the 20" flat ride, which is basically like having a flat china. I came here to check out the 10" Xist "Dark Dry" hats, and stayed because this guy's a monster drummer...

[@zenos.5315]

Most outstanding,you play with such ease and relaxation,dynamics are off the chart.

[@t.sewell1513]

Jeez Louise! The drums and cymbals sound amazing! But that kick bass is on another level man.

[@davefonseka8913]

Man how did u tune that snare . that sound touched ma heart and went deep into my soul . its a very clean tune . and your cymbal chops are a hell shot .

[@musshwins412]

the smaller hi-hats (12"?) sounded amazing.

[@simonvidlund4077]

13", 10" and 17" hats

[@BrodySimpsonDrums]

Crazy good sounds mate! As usual, beautifully played also.

[@stevewade2535]

Those cymbals are drier than a Nuns snatch..... Great drumming, awesome sounding snare. I approve!😉👏

[@pdumayr]

This guy plays so good, kinda Guliana vibe going on. Nice!

[@PAD___]

Cymbals sound awesome, playing is even better! Nice job!!

[@AdamStachelek]

Those are great sounding pies in the hand of a master. The gear is a nice bonus on these videos but the playing and musicianship is why I come back.

[@Pentoute45]

Good to see the video back

[@walterthorne4819]

I'm spending a lot of time over here......all very nice!

[@Cymbalman]

I always enjoy hearing you play Carter.......A+ Brother...Peace!

[@erikarnald419]

5:37 this might be the most beautiful fill I have ever heard.

[@nichtimmer9134]

...you must hear jazz! old and modern! Bebop jazz ...than you here fills like this! ...the most important thing in drumming is ...pause (mute) stop! In fils and paradidle on snare toms and bass combination with mute parts in it! ...if you will be a good drummer learn jazz!!!! Thay have rythm (not stratage beats) play percussive, dynamics, snare fils with dynamic!!! And you learn play with all feets and hands to play seperate!!! That is important!! Jazz, swing,bebop, latin (also jazz) bosanova!!! And learn to work with short stops in fills compinatet wirh dynamic!!! Mute to full from ppp to fff ...pianopianisimo to fortefortisimo in that range, with dobblestrock, dribblestrock, dribbls, roll and than with shots and paradidle !!! That combinated with snare bass and tom with cymbal aczente!!!

[@bartekbak5707]

I'm actually more impressed by the guy than the cymbals 😁

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

You could make cardboard sound good, love your style and fluidity on the drum set!

[@coreyroberts47]

Dear lord those cymbals be crispy. I wish I had money. Also, dirty playing.

[@tmaddrummer]

I like these cymbals because they sound incredibly different than the usual sound pallate from Agop, and they look stunning! Great playing as always Carter! Thanks and Blessings!!!

[@gregpaul87]

Buddy is really NICE 🔥🔥🔥!! Shoutout to the demo drummer!!

[@joshuasmith4979]

The drums are so warm and beatifully tonal that the Smokey, VERY dry cymbals are a great pairing. Doesn’t hurt that the musician playing the drums is a master.

[@Ds_Drums]

Man you have chops and grooves! It fun just watching you play regardless of the demo. Drums sound great too. Nice crisp snare and great time on the toms and bass. Thanks for posting!

[@cids1599]

Sweet Madness. I love it. Sounds of a genius.

[@King-Gilamashur2758]

That's some smooth as fuck playing there bro

[@cartermclean]

Mcufre ha ha ha thank you 😊

[@francoaranda6499]

Those cymbals sound like trash can lids yet you playing them is the most beautiful thing I've ever heard, damn

[@chuckc7375]

Outstanding musicianship, you’re a very musical drummer

[@damohalls2192]

I'm on the fence with cymbals, the hi hats were nice but THE DRUMMING.... WOW, really tight, amazingly job. ✌✌

[@donnieolaughlin1758]

What a good drummer!

[@sandrociancio7550]

fantastic playing amazing touch great feel I really enjoy your videos thanks 👏

[@fweddyfwintsone4491]

Does anyone know the details (sizes, models, etc.) on the 1st set of cymbals. I love the sound of all of them.

[@tituspossenriede865]

I'm pretty sure that the 1st set is (from left to right): all istanbul agop xist dry dark ofc - 13" hihat - 20" crash - 19" ride - 17" crash

[@joeywho534]

I want to see a KZbin super group of our favorite musicians together. My first nominations would be carter McLean on drums and Eric haugen on guitar. I’d love to see what they would come up with!

[@brettwall5157]

Couldn't agree more, is there a bassist who occupies the same terrain?

[@shelterit]

The hats and the smaller ride are my favourites. And awesome drumming!

[@cbaum64]

Istanbul is so far ahead of the game with their sound it’s insaaane. I heard Justin Brown playing these too and it changed my idea of what cymbals can be.

[@zblip22]

Wow! Amazing playing and feel..

[@glennh7297]

Fantastic playing, Carter! You have such a great feel, and you make the drums sing.

[@ggrey5990]

Amazing, beautiful playing.

[@zikandgroovefr]

A great video with fantastic skil, thank you!