Jazz drummer reacts: Chris Turner from Oceans Ate Alaska-Escapist

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[@RTSRAZORBACK]

I'm friends with Jake, the singer of OAA - when he first joined them, he was blown away by how good Chris is as a drummer.

[@trevorvolcom7]

Jake's the new guy, right? Seems like a way chill dude. Beast vocals too

[@bradhuff5131]

@@trevorvolcom7 yeah, Jake is awesome. I do still love James though and I can't wait for more from #livealiecult

[@tylerjones8145]

I'm new to OAA and have only experienced one singer (Hansha) and (The Escapist) and which ever he is fucking killing it dude

[@aaronsisco2177]

Tyler Jones that’s Jake. For James, listen to blood brothers.

[@eidcovers6415]

@@tylerjones8145 listen to "Clocks" by Oceans, it's the old singer, great song, also love "No Strings"!

[@Anomalocaria]

Oceans Ate Alaska built their entire career around "where's one?"

[@chilesuicmez]

i found 1 every time after 4, you just need to count from 1 to 4, not that random at all.

[@_Xypes_]

@@chilesuicmezmost of their songs go to 7, 11, 5, 9 and etc constantly

[@chilesuicmez]

@@_Xypes_ 4 years later i realized it was stating ocean ate alaska, i havent heard that much from them BUT im familiar with odd time signatures and its tricky to get 1 i get it, thanks bro

[@_Xypes_]

@@chilesuicmez damnn i didn’t realise how old your comment was, I thought it said four hours ago when replying. np tho

[@gSWG3R]

Chris is in a league of his own. He genuinely does write all his parts on sheet. It's impressive.

[@the6ig6adwolf]

Hate ta break it to ya but there are plenty of drummers out there that write out their parts so no he's not in a league of his own. He's in a league with many a drummer that came before him but he isn't doing anything new.

[@gSWG3R]

@@the6ig6adwolf I'm not saying that his ability to write his own parts is what separates him, but he genuinely is unique and his playing has many new chops, fills and grooves.

[@wackosaco7369]

@@the6ig6adwolf Hes doing everything much better than most. lol Easily one of the best in the genre

[@the6ig6adwolf]

@@wackosaco7369 I can pick 10 I'd rank higher in the genre but hey I can't play the way he does so my opinion don't count for much lol

[@the6ig6adwolf]

@@taylorpiercey3190 In no particular order?

[@kennyangel9552]

Bro, you got to make up some T-shirts that say “Where’s One?”

[@ridethewagon69]

Also "bash the china"

[@garrettmillerdrums]

Check out the description.

[@ridethewagon69]

So excited to watch the video I skipped the description..haha

[@jameswilson2268]

garrettmillerdrums make the t-shirt read “ok bro, where’s one?”

[@brinepacer]

@@garrettmillerdrums I like but does it need ? after each word? Great design otherwise.

[@tubadude07]

Turner is a machine, Hansha is a favorite of mine.

[@SlimedogYT]

I honestly love listening to the instrumental versions of both albums because you get to really hear the nuances of the drumming and guitar playing that you dont get when you listen with the vocals. The vocals are absolutely amazing but the instrumentals are fucking MIND BLOWING

[@youpeopleareallinsane]

Hansha is such a great song. The intro/outtro are especially beautiful.

[@tiagofrancisco6955]

@@SlimedogYT yeah me too. Even tho I always end up singing along ahah

[@vivianvera7989]

I LOVE HANSHA✨

[@brantleygrey8248]

Ayyyy lmao

[@MattJFilms]

Its like the dude filming is on a god damn boat or drunk

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

Or listening to this song. ;-)

[@vampirs007]

@@kingbrutusxxvi Or it's a girl that are filming :D

[@user-id2dx4qd6j]

DakteritS are

[@doomzy8622]

Both.

[@ciptoprasetiosutikno6218]

it's actually correct, in cinematography that technic is called Floaty as if you're on a boat

[@nottrevorallen]

"that was random as fuck but it was really cool" my entire experience with this band

[@PJBonoVox]

A friend of mine who knows him said he typically writes with a VST and then learns it relentlessly till he can play it. He's a machine.

[@BURGRKNG]

Pretty similar to Meshuggah's writing process but of course Haake's parts are a lot more mind bending but less random

[@Metalgear222]

“How do.. how do you... *sigh*..” exactly my thoughts when listening to Chris play lol

[@B4RGU3ST]

I swear Chris Turner is a cyborg android from deep space landed on earth who is a god at drumming 🤯

[@adammartinez3149]

BARGHEST totally agree freaking monster

[@utohbudz4593]

yeah he is!! and he plays like a machine 💪🏻😎

[@metallifan561991]

Random but really cool is basically what these guys do on a regular basis! Lol

[@bbqseitan7106]

Chris Turner is one of the best drummers hands down

[@AthleticPreparation]

“Are you still going ...?” ... that’s what she said

[@Wildpeak_]

PLEASE do Hikari from them. Its got a jazzy part in the beginning and youll have a ball.

[@andymantoise]

I really can’t wait to see you finally watch Aric Improta from Night Verses... one of the coolest most creative drummers (and heavy bands) out there IMO. Loooove em!

[@fitzeflinger]

it's common to use recording software as a writing tool for modern metal bands. that helps you imagine things you wouldn't come up with naturally, you don't even have to play it yourself until you play live.

[@777malkavian]

Definitely programmed first, then learned.

[@SuperStupidityTV]

I kinda believe chris turner doesnt program first, he seems so crazy about it Dunno tho

[@fitzeflinger]

@@SuperStupidityTV could be hybrid too. often you try programming something and while playing it feels like doing something else. but my bet is there is a pc involved in some way.

[@huejazz_]

@Marek I though you got sent to the shadow realm by yugi?? How??????!

[@fitzeflinger]

@@huejazz_ isn't that guy spelled with an "i"?

[@dmanm85]

That kit sounds absolutely amazing that he is playing and no triggers! Love it.

[@pentti578]

Anthony Barone // SHADOW OF INTENT - Gravesinger (Official Drum Playthrough)

[@nerdbashingtime1536]

You make your videos easy to watch, no long intros, no constant pausing. 👍🏻 subbed

[@BallisticStigmata]

Chris turner is beyond insane. You can tell that he has a great mind and has complete control, and he's able to combine the two. He isn't "hall of fame", he's Legendary.

[@ThePwned201]

"How do you write this?" I'm pretty sure in an interview they said they get trashed together and wake up to the results.

[@DevinMarkovichMetal]

I apologize my friend, but I don't believe creating anything this complex would be physically possible while inebriated.

[@BURGRKNG]

@@DevinMarkovichMetal these guys are from the guitar pro generation so entirely possible they write a riff and then notate it straight away or even just record it straight into a daw and notate it the day after. I've done it so I know it's possible

[@BenRdrummer]

YESSSS!!! IVE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR THIS!!!!! Though I probably would have done "Benzaiten" for that crazy double-stroke foot section.

[@jordanbenson2980]

Oh my god! I will certainly watch like I always do, but, ARIC IMPROTA !

[@DanMullally]

Big support for this request

[@jordanbenson2980]

Dan Mullally - Literally the only guy left

[@Wasteland_FX]

Yes Aric Improta Copper Wasp playthrough!

[@hitokiriibattousaii]

"How many chinas does this guy have? He's beating the shit out of all of them." Love your videos man it's awesome to see how fast your channel grew and is still growing.

[@juan_drums]

Yes! I’ve been hoping you’d react to this guy. Saw them live a couple years ago and was blown away by his performance. Bought his signature sticks too!

[@hapyharyhard0n581]

One of my faves! Dudes amazing!

[@sdkmains]

Yessssss finally!!!!! Thank you for reacting to this beast!

[@jasonallen5318]

Wow, never heard of this guy or this band before but was totally blown away, what a beast!

[@astralnewton]

Awesome. His playthroughs for "high horse", "blood brothers", and "vultures and sharks" are so incredibly good also. Glad to see this one at least.

[@JerridBoutto]

Have been waiting for this!

[@ngultimategaming6863]

So glad you checked these guys out!!! That gravity blast again!!

[@RyansResolve]

It’s about fuckin time. Chris is an absolute scientist behind a drum kit. It’s not just about crazy sporadic fills and chaos, everything he does is an intricacy that he puts math behind and he’s an extremely knowledgeable musician when it comes to timing and flow. He’s incredible.

[@TheGreatArturo_]

This was the funniest drum reaction video ive seen. I loved this.😂

[@Tattootin]

Aye I recommended this! And I think he’s been ahead of the game by about 3 years, but I would say about 8. And talking about the merging he does. We like it here. Totally

[@andrecastro8387]

Finally! I have been asking this video for at least 3 months kkkkkk

[@kyusshead]

We are living in the age of the drummer! Crazy stuff out there, for sure.

[@herculesplayinguitar]

Wow your channel has grown since december!!! Well deserved!

[@cyberneticwarmachine]

Chris is such a cool guy! Met him couple summers ago before a small show in the Netherlands ( 25 people?) He even helpend my friends loading up after their first pre show for a big band. The band in general is awesome and nice

[@baratox1]

Really appreciate your react, best one!! Cheers big fela, Chris is fire 🔥

[@yomdroid3778]

I had the same thought about the "aliens beat", it reminds me that gun too ! Love your channel!

[@luciofranciscodigiacinti3664]

This is one of those channels you didn't even know you needed. Have my sub good sir =)

[@alexlawson2750]

That was just five minutes of chops. I loved it

[@gamersparadise743]

his casual reaction to everything earned a sub.

[@maximcasella2830]

Literally came to your channel to suggest this song and it's already here.

[@ColdSteelRain17]

He said "A little triplet on the snare just to fuck with everybody." LMFAO bro gold

[@IICJZII]

Love the video as always dude! Been meaning to check these guys out for a while and watching your reaction was the perfect excuse. My recommendation would be Spencer Prewitt of Archspire. Probably the most extreme drummer in the game at the mo.

[@bencampbell498]

Dude the pulse rifle ref is spot on! Uncanny I was thinking the exact same.

[@slothman300]

Seen him play this song 2 times and he killed it both times!

[@jakesteik2393]

What I love about this guys playing is that it's real it's not some dude doing heel toe with triggers.

[@thezebiano]

4:38 "How do you write that?" Exactly. I have no clue. And even after writing it, you need to be able to play it. That's why this is fucking amazing.

[@josephgregory7981]

Yay, you took my suggestion!

[@h8strings]

Yesssss thank you for the "wish the camera would stop shaking" comment. I haaaaate when I'm trying to just watch a drummer go to town and the camera hides half of it!!

[@xgingex3962]

He uses his brushes a lot more in his “Hikari” drum playthrough

[@bristian5560]

Yesss dude. I fucking love your channel and reactions. Chris has been one of my favorite drummers for a while now other than Elliot Hoffman from car bomb which is how i found your channel btw. Keep going! Much love from sf.

[@thehanukkandor590]

love the sunny reference in the beginning.

[@Violation6979]

This was a great reaction...had not heard of this guy before either. Also very excited that Bobby Jarzombek should be next! Peppered Cancer!!

[@steeldrums4923]

This dude doesn't trigger or do any sound replacing, which for this style of metal is super fucking hard, and incredibly rare. Theres a video on here that shows him recording and the studio engineers talking about how much of a freak the fuckin guy is. They even isolated his kick drum track so you can hear how consistently he hits. That is very rare these days

[@alexanderstewart1755]

Chris is insane!! You need to see his play through of blood brothers. It’s mind blowing as with everything he plays

[@brantleygrey8248]

Really happy to see you do this vid and actually like it i wouldve felt so bad if it sucked

[@smoothjiminal4509]

So happy when the brushes came out

[@jeremiegonzalez]

Yeah man, you did it! 😍

[@BigChubbyRubby.]

I thought you were never gonna check this guy out lol..happy new year

[@mikenick4470]

Awesome song

[@jasonhastings3636]

Chris Turner is definitey my favorite drummer and my favorite bud to eat sushi with :D

[@BEGIN1962]

The mix with japanese percussion is very musical. His technique is crazy. Nice!

[@BAD-ATIT]

bro, Chris Turners face making is amazing

[@catcs]

I love oceans ate alaska so much

[@avp927]

IVE WAITED SO LONG FOR THIS HELL YEAH, now check out his play through of blood brothers or high horse!!!!

[@BobRobie1]

You make the best facial expressions I've ever seen

[@decepti0n]

yes that was very rad!

[@SlimedogYT]

My favorite metal album of all time. Christ Turner is an amazing drummer and the rest of the band is so absolutely amazingly talented and practiced. If you like metal you'll love this band. I even got a Hikari tattoo because I love it so much

[@JR-fu9xx]

About time

[@evan11233]

I love when he says how tf do you even write that?! Lololol

[@obdrum1981]

"Little Triplet at the end just to Fuck with Everybody" LOL

[@spider7venstring]

This is a first for me too. Chris blew my mind. Have to check their other stuffs too. Lord Marco next? Hehe

[@That_Idiot_Bass_Player]

Happy new year!

[@MisterBolticus]

This man should be playing for animals as leaders goddamn 🔥 First time I've ever heard a kick compared to a pulse rifle, look into my eye 👀 Instant sub

[@infinite7501]

Happy New Year!

[@davidlindenberger7646]

Yasssss!!! He did it finally!!!

[@stephenmolag8634]

Mgla - Exercises in Futility V live drum cam. In my opinion, the coolest cymbal work I've ever seen in metal!

[@sRgBucK]

Luke Holland playing Tendinitis hassssss to be done at some point. Dudes an absolute monster

[@Toxcys]

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR SO LONG

[@wrektem240]

Such a good god damn band.

[@jessebowles5632]

I love your face when it gets heavy or the drummer does something sick

[@jayray6488]

Private Vasquez: LET'S ROCK! (as she fires her M56 Smart Gun)

[@2wycked859]

Its about time

[@kicksnarehats11]

Haha! I love the pulse rifle reference cause it pretty much rings true. It's just such an oddly satisfying sound. You may have just coined a new drumming term here ... maybe the "pulse rifle bass burst" ? Or something like that... ;-)

[@edpeevler476]

Insane

[@goldenbigmac]

I think most of these veiws come from drummers just happy we get to see someone blow someone else's mind.

[@kwinkzpower]

Chris Turner is a robot. It's like the whole song is one whole fill but somehow is a song

[@camdvrk0]

Can confirm those Quicksilver socks are comfortable and you should buy some.

[@Ugrasrava]

My favourite part of Chris' playing is the far off in space look he gets when he's really zoned in, I do the same thing so it kinda speaks to me :lol:

[@flying_hussar3034]

editing of that video sucks so bad. I'm sure couple fixed angles would be sufficient and incredible drumming would defend itself no problem. It's a drumming video not a pop music video clip

[@cbaum64]

Sabian did the same exact thing when they produced playthroughs with him ://

[@durrr123]

oh my god right? Camera op's more into being a camera op than making something that looks good. I think I can see drums thru the blur and motion sickness?

[@carlswanson808]

Seriously. It's almost as bad as the Simon Phillips video that cuts on each accent.

[@justme-ij2qy]

Yep. The only thing that it is missing amongst the crappy cuts in editing is excessive use of shaky cam and rapid zooming used in lame fight scenes.

[@dragulia_venaro]

do you know? it's still better than *cuntcrusher* xD

[@wuzupwuzuphongy]

Oceans Ate Alaska's song Hikari from the same album has a whole section of brush work which is a great contrast to their usual intense barrage

[@Lordofthereee_]

Chris is also drumming for I Am Abomination, definitely worth checking out.

[@brantleygrey8248]

THANK YOU

[@annoyingmorlock]

you're so right about the aliens-reference :D that's what i also always hear.

[@jeremysipes945]

Miss your show man, I hope your family is doing good and the videos I hope you get back into it. I still wanna jam with you

[@DevinDrums]

wholesome content

[@jandkwhite6459]

Yes. Dudes and android. Glad you watched this