Jazz drummer reacts: Spencer Prewett (Archspire) Lucid

[@cainegrandt]

Evolution of a Jazzdrummer on KZbin: First Video: WHat?! HUH? Is he using Triggers? WHA? Newest Video: It's like a Dirk-Blast, but 4s instead of 3s. Nice Gravblast m8.

[@PoSscar]

"all these bells man... all you need is a whistle" LMFAO

[@bijonstokes1145]

😂

[@westwaffels]

I love how when Garrett first started doing these he didn’t know what a gravity blast was. Now he can identify different types of blasts, like the Dirk blast.

[@jacobthetongue]

I'm a huge tech death fan, and a drum teacher since 1994, and there is no more precise, nor intense drummer out there than Spencer. Absolute monster.

[@dimitriid]

Also the "four blasts" as you call it: he's done some interviews and it actually makes a lot of sense: it is blast beast but since he is going so fast he tried switching his hand each 4 like that since basically it would give his muscles time to relax and thus able to keep the same pace a lot longer than being super tense all of the time if he wasn't switching hands. Kind of like the same principle that George Kollias uses with the swivel feet from side to side: vary the movement a bit so you can push it way faster for longer by giving your muscles a tiny bit of time to recover. So yeah guys like Kollias or Prewett here are getting scientific and shit to push things further and further. Best definition of "extreme metal" by far.

[@devinguy]

Yeah he call it "switch-blasting"

[@Aphoboth]

And Longstreth, don't forget Longstreth

[@jack4652]

I've honestly always thought he was flamadiddle blasting until i read this comment and had a closer look. It's a similar concept, but somehow more impressive the way Spencer does it

[@GeorgeTsiros]

Always thought the swivel foot was to help with counting. Practically, it divides tempo by two. Instead of down, down at #bpm it becomes left-right, left-right at #/2 bpm

[@irockmajorly]

Hannes grossmann as well. I believe he is THE BEST at blastbeats. Y'all should watch hannes explain his hybrid technique, it's awesome. The height of his sticks when blasting is unparalleled. And he doesn't use any kind of gravity technique either

[@Marrero1]

Switching hands on those really fast blast beats is to conserve energy and to split the snare load between both hands

[@fullcircle8564]

Kevin M I was just thinking in my head “why does he switch hands? Why not just stay on the same hand? Is it just for show?” Thanks for the insight brother

[@erikterwal]

That's what she said....

[@browncoat697]

@@fullcircle8564 Yeah, it gives your hand muscles that fraction of a fraction of a second to recover between sets of four. It's kind of like how double rolls (not multiple bounce rolls, but open double rolls) are significantly easier to do extremely fast than an extremely fast single roll. Same logic, only it's sets of four instead of sets of two.

[@CyberVenomAenima]

hey bud nice to see you safe during these times. Don't be afraid to express yourself more, fuck those dudes who said you talk to much! We love to see you react and I personally have loved this journey in the past year of you learning and seeing more metal and stuff Stay safe and be easy from Miami!

[@OsmonArtist]

Archspire is one of the most impressive bands I’ve heard everyone is insanely talented.

[@DerekCarrMusicPhotographer]

I’ve seen these guys so many times (hometown band/friends). They never cease to amaze.

[@codeP08]

I envy you so much. My European ass only found them earlier this year, but man did their music just blow my head off. I fkin love them now

[@Mittsthetfordyall]

I smile every time I watch your videos. You love this shit so much, it makes me happy

[@borndeadjosh]

My first time playing in Canada this dude came in we said hi to him and he goes “I just took acid.” One of the highlights of my career lol

[@Scotty515]

I'd totally recommend Ken Bedene from Aborted playing "bit by bit". Dude has SERIOUS speed but his blasts are really controlled and strong at the same time.

[@udaman100]

And he doesn't make a single face lmao

[@MikeCaputo]

I prefer the video of him playing Termination Redux live from Drummers From Hell, but that's just me. Ken is THE MAN.

[@lungfulldrummer8921]

Oh yes.

[@Nscalestuff]

Haven't found one, but a drumcam video from "A Whore D'oeuvre Macabre" would probably get quite a reaction lol

[@vacateistheword]

He's a complete bastard..jaw dropping

[@xGRAMPSx]

Fucking speechless. The best response one can ask for

[@WAXULIMATE]

Can you react to Vitek (R.I.P), the original drummer of Decapitated? There are some old drumming videos of him on youtube. On their first album, Winds of Creation, he was only 15 and the album is a Technical Death Metal milestone!

[@BlackFriday242]

New shirt design idea: How do you do that?! Practice.

[@FLOURISHFAMILYENT]

Hes not even human 😳

[@KoarTCN]

Fuck yeah man! These guys are craaazy!

[@Benobot99]

I was one of those who was requesting this since day 1, haha. Glad to finally see your "re-reaction" of it. :D

[@theunpretentiousvegan8593]

Finally! I knew you'd love this. I don't really like listening to this album, but I'll watch this video over and over.

[@whatcolorisdeath1266]

You NEED to react to Flo Mounier rehearsing Phobophile Edit: Or you can react to Lille Gruber from Defeated Sanity playing Consumed By Repungance. Lille is a brutal death metal drummer with alot of jazz influences

[@metalgt6828]

I've been trying to get him to watch Lille play anything from Dharmata forever now...

[@benjiequezada]

SLAM POLICE I would kill to hear him react to that drum solo at the end of Consumed. It blows my mind every time.

[@yanazu1matt]

My band and Archspire played a few shows together years ago, all the drummers were blown away by how clean this dude is live! No trigger on the snare just straight practice

[@BeardedMenace25]

Were they nice dudes? Because I know some people that have met their drummer and he was a world class douchebag.

[@MikeCaputo]

Honestly I hope one day I end up on this channel. Love these videos dude

[@4lter3g00]

that moment is near Mike! your videos with Rings of Saturn are pure slaughter, love it. Greeting from Chile 🇨🇱

[@bleh8789]

haha i'll bug him each upload for you

[@dulsrules]

MIKE IS THE MEAN MACHINE ! Guy have the best tone of all drummers out there. His channel is pure gold. Can't wait to see proper reaction for Mike on this channel. Bleed

[@nathantron25666]

Love this channel!! A lot of my fav bands end up here =P

[@Nscalestuff]

I seen these guys in Greensboro a couple years ago, I remember being in a daze watching him, as well as getting a hold on my ribcage tickling from the amount of amplification they used at a small venue.

[@zb695]

The switch blast, or "dirk blast in 4", is basically a paradiddle with both hands unison on the 1 and 3; one hand of course then being on a cymbal of choice.

[@theonlymickle3531]

man. is a god.... more spencer. every song. is a new mindblowinf experience

[@thomashverring9484]

You always make the best drum reacts!

[@megadeth8592]

Yesss been waiting for this one

[@louiscirigliano5896]

2:38 - 2:52 I can't get enough of this when part, especially his right arm!

[@jamesbarran88ja]

Been waiting for this for so long!

[@NotABigDil]

Been waiting for this!

[@Jmgoregrind]

The 4s you mention are what he calls a switch blast. He switches to improve circulation and go longer and faster.

[@udaman100]

Adam Bjork does a wicked cover of one of their songs which is around 340bpm I think...

[@rand0mturk3y]

Would love to see Jay Postones, in particular Nocturne

[@seanhazelton1571]

Yea man

[@ElodProgreSS]

I can see it in your face man! you are slowly becoming a metalhead!

[@sparkinton]

I always look forward to your videos, but especially now.

[@bhfromnh3914]

I saw them live three years ago at a tiny venue. I was 6 feet from slender. It’s even more amazing live. He’s untouchable speed wise

[@freekinfreak1]

3:57 in, his expression is me sitting @ a red light watching traffic!!🤣🤣🤣

[@permafrost2064]

"all you need is a whistle" lol that made me giggle

[@ickytips]

this made me smile 😊

[@nonono7973]

For the 4 blasts, when I play them I use a flam paradiddle instead of four straight notes on one hand. With the accent hand play your cymbal of choice and leave the grace note on the snare and double stroke with the lead hand but match the stroke heights with the left. This lets you play them with alot more power and speed.

[@lifeezane3526]

The super useful switch blast! Perfect for fast tempo!

[@Lloocii]

I was supposed to see this guys a few days back b4 it got canceled due to all this shit going down right now. Saw them last year and they absolutely killed it. One of the best shows I've ever been to. Had a blast.

[@anthonybrown3198]

I would like to see you react to some great jazz drummers. I havnt really explored the genre. Maybe you could open some eyes and ears and spread the appreciation for the art. Love the channel man, keep at it.

[@mike_deth]

Been waiting for this one.

[@jonny555ive]

Beast mode.........insanely cool 🤘🤘

[@freekinfreak1]

I love the fact that @ 2:40 in , as a knowledgeable as you are at drums, you are just as dumbfounded as me who knows nothing about them, but their my favorite!!!!!

[@b.s.4478]

Fecking monster! Insane! 🤘

[@nicdepp]

Also those 4's I've heard referred to as "Switch Blasts"

[@baulzzzzzzz2278]

Fucking loved this one, reaction was exactly what I expect fuck yea man keep it up 👍🏻👍🏻

[@rodrigo_dm]

In some parts I thought the recording was accelerated. Wow

[@xedgeforeverx]

Its because it is

[@rexlupis]

@@xedgeforeverx Nah, it isn't. They play this song live all the time and even faster stuff off their newer record. I've seen them live at least half a dozen times over the years, they aren't depending on recording techniques to hit the speeds they do.

[@thehanukkandor590]

@@xedgeforeverx shhh it's okay.

[@BurnTheNuance]

@@xedgeforeverx No they're not? Care to elaborate or are you comfortable with just talking out of your ass and dipping out?

[@jeeplivion]

They are from Vancouver, I've been to their shows multiple times. The guy is a fucking beast it's truly remarkable.

[@brisketbbqbob8306]

FINALLY and worth the wait I might add

[@mellindrums]

These "switch blasts" are based on flam rudiments but the flams are played as flat flams aka unison strokes. Flam tap, flam accent and flam paradiddle are all viable ways to play them. They just have the accents (cymbals) on different places. The Dirk blast is the flam accent variation so the sticking is FLR FRL (F stands for flam) and it has a triplet feel.

[@jeremysipes945]

We were on the same wave. Like wow those fast timings and just the definition of the body on this piece is mutant

[@MrBlairskie]

Flo from Cryptopsy is a very notable metal drummer you should check out. Love your videos!!

[@NetherlordAxenrot]

Looooooove Spencer!!! Stay tech! Stay Home!

[@holyshiet787]

Yoooooooooooooo Please, you should check *Alex Grind* from Despised Icon Either check Unbreakable or Light Speed. There's playthrough for both!

[@jackmoulsdale6183]

I wanna see you recreate one of these videos. Do it! I know you can

[@mishmash4891]

The man is a beast

[@stevenlee7]

Some good old Canadian tech death. God I fucking love Archspire.

[@4lter3g00]

Try on "Involuntary Doppelgänger"

[@Spiffelight]

ARCHSPIRE?! YEAAAAAAAAH Dis gonna b gud!

[@BrageHT]

Check out Ray Hearnes playthrough of Hakens 1985. Lots of funny time signatures and a part in 7/8,6/8,5/8 all the way to 1/8. Great prog rock/metal band!

[@nicdepp]

I was hoping for this one

[@halvorseneirik]

When are the t-shirts coming? "All you need is a whistle"

[@dclarkmusic]

Ben Koller from Converge just put up a bunch of drum cams. You ought to check ‘em out!

[@Agalloche]

I have seen live Archspire two times and the drummer killed it these two shows, he got all my attention everytime, he's so talented, technical and rapid ! You should react to Witold "Vitek" Kiełtyka (Decapited) he was freaking great drummer and react to Hannes Grossman, he has played with a lot of technical/prog bands like Necrophagist, Obscura, Alkaloid, Blotted Science, Hate Eternal

[@mumbles1015]

Been waiting for this. Fucking awesome.

[@jmpsthrufyre]

Only a drummer would say " I didn't want to re record it then and there, but wait months later.... so it's fresh in my mind" Lol! Also, I would love to see some reaction videos on stuff that YOU love. Like jazz drummers, and throughout the videos explain why you dig them. A couple recs, Peter Ereskine and Joey Baron.( if ya dig em, dig?)

[@jonborrmann3124]

Shakes his head.. "What the fu*k was that..??? Left literally speechless 😳🤘 STAY TECH...!!!!

[@virtuosomaximoso1]

This the one I was waiting for the hands witching made me laugh the first time I seen this.

[@megandrover340]

Ayy I was gonna say to react to some Archspire but didn’t think it would get through so I didn’t bother. They are form my city, met one of their guitarists a few weeks ago.

[@Kaleil]

Damn, it's cool that you looked at this, this guy is great, but you should look at something from their newest album because he certainly hasn't slowed down and the production is a lot cleaner.

[@JohnHenry1331]

Lookin like he's using big ass matches for drum sticks.

[@ScrilboBaggins]

Seen you on the samus stream this morning!!!

[@666Z666]

Thanks - you could have reacted to the doppelganger 350bpm vid ;) saw them live not long ago, ridiculous crazy band

[@bulludiscrepancy_IMPBDM]

We need more reaction, Flo From Cryptopsy, or Lil from Defeated Sanity or Ken of Aborted

[@khorne4901]

Lord Marco - Creador y formador. Blindfolded without triggers.

[@freyasslain2203]

my husband and I saw Archspire open up for Beyond Creation and Obscura . Spencer Prewett is a force of nature . He has to be the most technically proficient drummer on the planet .

[@Sabroe_ffs]

It's just called "Switch Blast" :) seen a few other drummers do it. You should react to 66Samus doing a playthrough of the song "Hear Me" he recorded for Devin Townsend. He does a bit of Switch Blasting in that

[@dodgrblu]

Speaking of Dirk blast, why haven't you done the man himself, Dirk Verbeuren! He's one of my favourite metal drummers, now with Megadeth, but I love his stuff with Soilwork. He's not as extreme or super technical as many you have done, but I love his playing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoTVnqarbNqEj68 Soilwork - Long Live the Misanthrope

[@longdongsilver9068]

you should check out a band called Scarve, Dirk shows just how technical he can be, and it's nuts

[@t7683-u1x]

Yes to Dirk🤘 long live the misanthrope is a terrific song too🔥🔥

[@tricky48]

YES! He really is good... and whatever technicality he may lack in comparison to other drummers featured here, he makes up for with true Style and Feeling. I mean, he could groove in a funk, R&B, or any other heavily "groovy" band as easily as he could blast your face off at a \m/etal show. Definitely should do a feature for him, here, @garrettmillerdrums

[@BlackFriday242]

I believe they call that switch blasting.

[@Nachi_Keta]

Check out Jay Postones for odd time signatures and polyrhthms! His band is called Tesseract!

[@andrewmaltarich3167]

Hey man, love your content. Got a suggestion for ya: check out this French drummer Sylvian Bouvier from the band Trepalium. The video is a drum play through for the song “damballa’s voodoo doll”. I can best describe it as “swing metal”. I haven’t heard any other band attempt this style before. As an added bonus, Joe from Gojira does guest vocals on the track.

[@andrewmaltarich3167]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHKUh5igmb2Vp8U

[@andrewmaltarich3167]

There’s the link

[@smok25]

holy shit, finally!

[@shanedelgado666]

Oh no way? He's nuts isn't he? He's a super nice guy as well.

[@matrefeytontias]

I've heard the "four blasts" thing being called switch blast or hyperblast. Wanja Gröger has a video explaining the technique

[@lydfar2392]

Sorry if I missed it... Link to the original video please? Thank you.

[@TurninLeftMotorsports]

Dudes a monster.

[@qz2895]

Lucid Collective Somnambulation

[@eaeaJPP]

I needed to see your reaction, now I can die in peace

[@tachunkthetrunk9053]

Please check out Chris Turner again, except Hansha or Hikari. Another drummer is Berlin Truman from Kingdom of Giants, probably haven't heard of them as they are small but he is amazing.

[@tomaslarosa1054]

Nic Pettersen - Northlane - "Rot" Drum Playthrough Is a good one to react, good vibes from argentina!

[@CidNasty]

"whatever the fuck that is, tell me what that is" haha

[@lee13whitehead]

So many good drummers still to react to... Hellhammer, Simon Schilling, Nicholas Barker, Richard Christy, Frost, Proscriptor McGovern, Flo Mounier, Steve Flynn, Steve Shelton, Inferno, David Diepold, Dirk Verburen, Pete Sandoval, Tony Laureno, Max Kolsne...

[@respectfulremastersbymetal8336]

Is he doing like single handed flams or something? A lot of the time it sounds like he's hitting the snare 2x when when just a single downbeat hit would be the norm. This guy is insane!

[@SyncopatedFin]

He's using the edge of his drum as a fulcrum, so he hits the drumhead with the tip so the butt of the stuck goes under the rim of his snare, then when he starts to raise his stick again he lets the butt of it raise first making the tip hit again. Think of it like he's using his stick as a see-saw, where the rim is the center point.

[@metalxhead]

Just like how this was apparently recorded once and then revisited a few months later for a fresher reaction, apparently I've watched this video before... I remember the comment about "How do you do this? You PRACTICE pfssht." Still fresh doe. 5/5 the second time around for me too.

[@typick7964]

You seriously have to check out "Work Shit Out - Dirty Loops. The drummer is absolutely NUTS!

[@TheNigotube]

You should try Anthony Barone's playthrough of 'Underneath a Sullen Moon' by Shadow of Intent :)

[@blakeu8547]

watch richie martinez from arch echo play color wheel live at UK tech metal fest 2018 or Troy Wright playing Selenium Forest Live!!!