Jazz Drummer Reacts: Blake Richardson-Between The Buried and Me-Augment of Rebirth

[@garrettmillerdrums]

Starts at 2:40

[@mimmkey]

I appreciate that and all... But I'm watching all of it anyways. Nice way to bring in the new year!! I hope all is well for you and yours brother:)

[@jameslevario2254]

Fuck that, it starts at 0:00. Garrett, you are the shiit!!!!

[@NotRKelly.]

Love this Garrett. Watching all the way through. Miss u dude

[@heyimgoingtoplaysomegames]

Dude!!! So good to see you again, man!!! Haven’t been so excited to see a familiar face like this in a damn long time! Hope you and your fam are doing well! Also, hope this new year brings you guys nothing but happiness and prosperity! ;)

[@nagygyorgykrisztiannagy2511]

Check telos playtru by Blake💪💪💪

[@Chi_CityRaiderLV]

BTBAM has their own followers and almost nobody outside of them knows how good blake actually is... he’s one of the best in my opinion

[@TomCatTheCatMan]

Definitely in my top 3 favorite drummers. Been a huge fan of BTBAM for a long time and Blake is a huge reason for that! 😎

[@Koffling]

My absolute favourite. He always write the most interesting and fitting parts.

[@aplus1080]

Dude. I am a HUGE fan and didn't realize how insane Blake was on this track :O

[@jm-drums498]

Agreed, met him a couple years ago and he got the band to sign my Automata 1 album. Even chatted with me and my little bro for a minute. Fuckin cool dude!

[@rush211289]

One of the most dedicated and innovative of his time that’s for sure. I only wish more people could experience the brain-gasm this is delving into BTBAM.

[@BuddhaDog93]

This year is already starting out better than 2020

[@Asgier3]

I wanted to like this comment but it's at 69 and I don't to negatively impact your enjoyment of 2021

[@stustockwell]

this comment aged well

[@BuddhaDog93]

@@stustockwell I was literally just laughing about this with someone 30 min ago. Sorry boys, I fuckin jinxed it 😔

[@xOhrwurm]

If your year was affected by the news... for fucks sake man.

[@ollysombrero8427]

Garrett "beat the shit outta that china" Miller Welcome back!

[@hughneutron5303]

matt greiner from august burns red steps into the ring

[@matty42087]

@@hughneutron5303 100%

[@robnorris8053]

..Hey, I sincerely dig your channel.. I'm a guitarist/fustrated drummer.. Hope this new year finds you very well, bud. Robert

[@robnorris8053]

you've already turned me on to some incredibly gifted drummers.. thanks..!!!

[@hughneutron5303]

@@matty42087 i remember back when the streamed recording constellations there was a q and a with matt. i asked how many china's he's been through. they were on the 5th song and he went through 8 chinas already

[@TylerJMacDonald]

This whole EP has some of the best drumming he's ever done, imo. Godly arranging

[@geoffharkins9336]

This EP continues to be my favorite thing they've all done. Parallax 2 was a beautiful sequel to this.

[@KytexEdits]

@@geoffharkins9336 I love lunar wilderness, especially.

[@KGTv123]

Always felt like I was in the minority thinking this as well

[@brandonstevens7371]

All of Parallax era BTBAM is his best drumming

[@timkelly6463]

Didn't he injure himself while touring this EP? I feel like I heard a story of them having to cancel a few shows because this shit just actually destroyed his body.

[@StevesSwift]

Blake is the most underrated drummer of all time.

[@kadenstevens8213]

Almost. I think Chad Kent takes that title though.

[@scottgillespie3838]

Totally agree!

[@BradsGonnaPlay]

Not in my heart :,) But for real if for no other reason, they deserve more recognition because of his skill and tightness on the kit!!

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

He's good nothing unique or special. Definitely not "underrated " .....

[@StevesSwift]

@@Spiritcr1jsher How isn’t he under rated? He isn’t well known or ever talked about in the spotlight. To each their own but I think Blake is tremendously unique. He’s always so busy and creative . Typically when a drummer is constantly busy it’s more of a selfish showmanish. But with Blake it’s not, he serves the chaotic music in BTBAM perfectly. He’s mastered the polymeter, ghost notes, speed, creativity, and all the while crossing between different genres like polka, jazz, metalcore, swing, thrash, prog. Most of their albums were in his mid 20s as well. If that isn’t anything special or unique then please show me another Blake Richardson.

[@wesleytrott6397]

I saw Blake at a clinic and my drummer friend noticed that Blake leads with his left food. My friend asked Blake during the Q&A why he leads with his left food. He said he got in the habit early on because he read sheet music left to right, so in his mind, left foot first. After years of playing that way, it just stuck.

[@bakedandsteaked]

I notice there are times he will also left hand lead as well. Very weird but he makes it work

[@jen.g.]

Damn! It’s been a minute! Welcome back, Garrett! Hope you and your family are well.

[@VirgoKing89]

This is the ideal BTBAM track for a reaction! Blake Richardson is such a fucking beast. Even though it’s an instrumental you can still hear the vocals. Can’t wait to hear what they’ve been working on! 😂❤️💀👍🏽🙌🏽

[@ryanmurphy4110]

Thanks man! This was my request

[@misterfyde]

The pause at "I think he's covered every time signature..." made me laugh, its like a perfect comedic beat lol

[@deut1021]

you’re back.... how awesome is that.

[@aarongodgers1811]

DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK

[@garrettmillerdrums]

I been here for years!

[@bahuelga]

Blake always blows my mind. I’ve been lucky enough to have an in-person lesson with him a few years ago, and he’s just the most humble, chill, and talented dude. Nothing but love and respect for the guy. Welcome back man, always love your videos! Sending good vibes to you for 2021

[@TheLegendofGumby]

5:57 Stank face initiating 6:05 Stank face approaching critical condition Seriously I appreciate that reaction so much this shit blew my mind back when this album came out

[@Swollen_Goat]

Everyone has their opinion of the best drummers. To me Blake is still and probably always will be on the top for prog. He is just unlike anyone I have ever seen or heard. BTBAM as a whole is just so beautiful.

[@Arationality]

His creativity is just boundless. Dude’s a total genius. As a young drummer, I remember listening with a dropped jaw to The Great Misdirect in high school, and that changed me as a musician forever.

[@BlackFriday242]

Holy fuck! Long time no see. And you're reacting to my favorite band of all time?! HELL YA.

[@BradsGonnaPlay]

“I think he’s covered every time signature” Me every time I’m halfway thru one of Blake’s songs.

[@johnstanton7118]

Blake is a god. The stuff he does in btbam is wild!

[@henrikswanstrom9218]

"You know me, I don't even know where one's at" - LUL

[@WhiteNoiseStudio86]

this is the best thing i've seen all year!! welcome back sir!

[@SauceBoss69]

Welcome back, brother! Great to see you lightening up as the song kept building! BTBAM does that to people!

[@rosiemurray2611]

so glad you're finally getting to see something more representative of Blake's skillset!

[@travistaylor7209]

I feel like he needs to know Blake records with no backing track. Just a click. To ALL of this stuff.

[@jeremyschiesser7086]

Straight Edge kids seem to have better brains lol

[@necropollis-]

@@jeremyschiesser7086 jazz musicians were doped out of their minds of heroin and opium, straight edge doesn’t make a difference

[@jeremyschiesser7086]

@@necropollis- it does when I’m sure those players were sloppy af. Clean precise players like Blake are usually edge. Clear headed. Cleaner playing. Even from personal experience that’s kind of obvious to me.

[@necropollis-]

@@jeremyschiesser7086 sounds like you just have something against drugs lol otherwise there wouldn’t be a need to make a straight edge comment. Like being straight edge actually matters or makes someone a special individual.

[@keaton_fu]

@@necropollis- In case you weren't aware, the members of BTBAM are straight edge. Not sure about Blake though, tbh. I get confused because they're also all vegans but Blake is not.

[@Lord_Raptor]

That little change up at 6:05 is so simple, yet so sick. Love it.

[@davidpardy]

Blake and Gavin Harrison are probably my two biggest influences right now. Incredibly talented, hard-working, and their ability to write such well-orchestrated parts is really inspirational. Interestingly little side note, I'm sure I recall reading somewhere that Blake leads left-foot a lot because when he was learning to play double bass, in his mind you started with the left foot because it's written left to right - not sure how true that is but it's what I've heard :)

[@HyperbeastXion]

happy to have you "back again" :)

[@TheFloatingBartender]

First song I’ve heard by these man I really here a dream theater vibe going on. This guy is incredible!! I’m now a fan

[@scott-yw9lq]

WELCOME BACK! I'm very glad to see you in my subscription feed again

[@DaveBrownell]

YAAAAAY! HES BACK!!! AND WITH MY FAVOURITE BAND!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!

[@sunscarredmusic]

HE LIVES!!!! LET’S GOOOOOOO!!!!

[@Jesus0nSteroids]

Thanks for coming back! I was missing something in my life without your videos!

[@DahakaCL]

Notification squad!. Fosom video, love how you enjoy watching those guys playing drums. Happy new year bud, regards from Chile

[@akumahtx6581]

Dude, you are literally the only person I ever watch that reacts to stuff. Love all of it, you’re awesome

[@NotRKelly.]

Whhhaaattt!!!!! Awesome great to have u back Garrett

[@ryanmurphy4110]

Welcome back Garrett! Thanks for getting to my Patreon request and giving Blake some more love! It’s my favorite band so I’ve been waiting patiently. so glad to see you back in 2021! Keep making the great content

[@the6ig6adwolf]

Not what I was expecting to see at 11:12pm on New Years eve when I opened my subscriptions feed but its a very pleasant surprise. Happy New Year from Vancouver, Canada 🇨🇦 Be safe everyone 🤘

[@B1tterAndThenSome]

Seeing you back genuinely made me happy.

[@prometheusfallen]

LOVED seeing this notification! So glad you're back, homie! We didn't go anywhere. 😉

[@KT-cz7rm]

These guys are metal real ones. Keep progressing. Everythings great. I loved the joking giles and the serious giles. They're all brilliant.

[@renhetenselv]

Fuuuuuuck yes!!!! I've been awaiting your return! What a great way to usher in the new year. Thank you good sir!

[@parkpatt]

That sound you're talking about at 10:46, totally agree, it sounds awesome. Not a drummer myself, but the sound reminds me of something heavy falling in water at high speed -- super satisfying

[@necropollis-]

Man, I’m just happy that this year started out with you putting out another video. I hope the whole family is staying safe in the current dumpster fire of a situation ❤️

[@lukewilson7769]

I think one of my favourite things about Blake is how much he leads with his left hand and left foot. Really opened up my playing learning from him.

[@sega.milkis]

Yesss, one of my favorite drum videos and one of the best drum reaction/analysis channels: perfect commmbo 🥁🥁🥁🍗🍗

[@Aaron-er2rh]

Great to see you back! more Blake reactions please!

[@p0cke7s]

I love the fact that since you first watched him now you are actually following him on social media. The guy is just nothing short of amazing

[@bowietwombly5951]

It's so good to see your face again. Binging your videos got me through the worst of the early pandemic. Hope you're doing well, man.

[@farn451]

good to have you back dude. hope all is good. pocket, shred, chops, groove, swing, feel and so damn tight!

[@xgingex3962]

What a way to start the year. First video back watching Blake 💪🏻 Can’t wait for you to watch Chris Turner’s first song he just composed and released

[@IonicMAP]

So glad to have another video from you, all your videos are so joyous and comforting for me as a drummer. Hope all's well on your end!

[@blaeser13]

Welcome back, Garrett! It's good to see you at it again. 2:22 Likewise, and there ain't nothing wrong with that. 🙂🙃 Well wishes to you and yours for the new year!

[@chrisaguilar4139]

I genuinely miss your reactions! Awesome to see you posting again!

[@HollowBones82]

Hey, great to see you back on here! Been missing you and your videos! Hope to see more of them soon! Blake is such a monster and, well... this whole band is just so great. Had the most awesome night seeing BTBAM together with Leprous and Devin Townsend Project. Watching BTBAM play was like an out of body experience. They're so incredibly tight it's just ridicoulous.

[@daviddevilliers2828]

I love this band

[@MultiCookieFan]

today i just randomly thought whats my fav. old jazz drummer dude up to hearing you had to struggle so much rly made me sad.. was a rough year for everone but very glad to hear you back on track. I am enjoying your content and personalty so much thank you for being back at it.

[@Samplelord]

Good to see you back, happy new year!

[@esprich]

Blake is absolutely incredible. Just monstrous ability and musical institutions. Fantastic dude as well.

[@apachekid91]

Glad to see you’re back to making videos. You were missed! Hope you’re well.

[@xxraddrummerxx]

I used to watch him play this EP all the time. Bump that volume up ;)

[@dilipsaha94]

Glad to have you back!

[@chadblackwell2816]

I’m glad you’re back into making videos. Excellent one!

[@orufus12]

Happy to have you back. Some of the best content on youtube.

[@KevinError]

Very happy you are back, Garret! Love your videos. You have fun doing it, that's the best part. Looking forward to more. Hope your 2021 isn't a poopshow.

[@neonblack211]

Missed your videos mate, always enjoy watching you for some reason ! Keep them coming!

[@luciofranciscodigiacinti3664]

it's great to see you back! you keep posting, we'll keep watching! good vibes ONLY

[@ianpeloquin2653]

Good to have ya back man, hope all is well, and looking forward to more videos in the new year. Absolutely love this channel

[@nobodyknowsrhys]

I think what I loved about this the most was watching your intro and thinking “Man, Garrett seems stressed and down”, but then watching your mood almost immediately flip to happy and actually stoked while watching the drums. Glad to see you back dude, this video was a great start to 2021!

[@tignytigny]

Nice to have you back! Happy new year, with a strong one to begin with, thank you!

[@robabq8733]

Good to see you!

[@Savethe5speed]

glad your back and hitting us with more quality content

[@MrMatamatic]

I was wondering why you were'nt showing up in my feed anymore. Good to see you back !

[@matthewgiordano5212]

You should do a reaction to Silent Planet’s Drummer Alex! He’s a beast. His drum play through of panic room has over a million views

[@sawnsonmd1]

Yes please

[@AllCopsAreBigchungus]

Agreed

[@LordofExecration]

Good to have you back. For me this is the only reaction channel worth watching. HNY

[@petrsimak9555]

Hey, it's great to have you back. All the best in 2021!

[@simmerdown9315]

Happy to see you back! had a good thing going and was sad to see no recent videos - keep it up and stay positive!

[@crispinmcsticks]

Good to see you’re still alive, man :) take your time, take your time, youtube’s not going anywhere.

[@richardharrold9736]

...and neither are we! Literally...

[@normalguy144]

So glad to see you're back, loved watching your videos xoxo

[@corylane5]

Man so glad you’re back! Also with BTbam!! Ahh!!

[@fusilly__]

Great start to a new year! Happy to see you posting again.

[@SimonAlexanders]

Happy to have you back, always enjoy your videos man

[@bsumm1473]

Yes he's back!

[@farisfuad1150]

Happy New Year my lorddddd. I'm glad you're back!

[@BluuurghAg9]

Good to have you back! Looking forward to the future videos where you attempt to search for "one".

[@BryoLawrence]

Glad to see you back!

[@Trolleyduwer]

My favorite reactor is back! hope life has been good for you during these tough ''World Events''

[@johnstanton7118]

They played this whole ep live shortly after it came out, it’s so technical and heavy!

[@sovereignmind6822]

Hope all is well, I'm glad to see you back, love your videos!

[@aaronbrown2587]

Was just thinking about you the other day-was hoping it wasn't a permanent thing! Glad to see your back!! HNY!

[@macarronewitchis]

What a great way to return!

[@bestofbambam4425]

You feel sad mate! Keep doing your thing, you´re GREAT!

[@jinxie1080]

Ayyyy I'm just glad to see you're back man, hope you and your family are in good health

[@lungfulldrummer8921]

Back with a bang. All the best to you and yours.

[@DarfnageL58205]

So glad to see you back on my feed man! I'm sorry it's been so tough but hey, we're here!

[@robdaniel3211]

Pineapple Thief-“White Mist”. Gavin Harrison doing a meld of rock/jazz, with multiple fills going right to left ( low Tom to high Tom)

[@johnathanreyes118]

Hey it’s the cool KZbin drum uncle. Glad to have ya back

[@cetetrips]

Stay put, man! We really appreciate this stuff, keep being a badass 💪🏻

[@YuriWasASpaceman]

YES!! Good to have you back! 👊💪

[@BenKingOfMonkeys]

Hey man missed you! I hope you are keeping well and so is your family. Glad for you to be back!

[@nonsonojaime]

So happy that you came back. Please, do a reaction of the Gergo Borlai performance on Zildjian Live! Cheers from Italy

[@wesleytrott6397]

Watch Blake play Lunar Wilderness. Even if you don't make a reaction video for it, you'll be glad you watched. He does some cool jazzy stuff in that song.