Mastering Time Open Jam 1

As part of the Mastering Time 3 lesson series, I wanted to show how musicians can communicate without knowing what the others will play. These completely improvised and open jams helps us develop our sense of intuition in music and often requires us to put the music above our own attachments. It is inspiring to play with cats that put the music above their own desires and seem to become one with what the music is asking for so pleas give these guys a follow!
Jarren Blair on Vocals
George Russell III on Keys
Chancey on Guitar
Erik Medea on Bass
Matt Garstka on Drums
Video by Branndon Center
Mixed by Trent Woodman

[@DrumsGeno]

I want to see Garstka and Snarky Puppy BAAAAD

[@stcmattb]

🤤

[@nyajvlogs]

That would be lovely!

[@jasonwilliams30]

That would crazy to see..

[@isaac-fl7pl]

I'm not sure if the physical laws of the universe could take it

[@DruMMaSt3R666]

Matt has evolved past his tie dye phase and is finally approaching his final form; Drum samurai

[@emwhaibee]

Drum Lord

[@riccardovandellidrummer]

⚔Bodybuilder Samurai Phase ⚔

[@chaoscinereous]

hearing vocals over matt garstka hits different. these jams + the eastside inglewood jams have been super inspiring to listen to

[@jarrenblair]

thank you ¡!

[@ithertzz]

@@jarrenblair Let that voice fly my friend - 01:50 onwards is so good.

[@ryancox5097]

Matt's an example of someone evolving. He was already a killer technician on the early Shed Sessionz stuff, but since then he's become a straight-up ARTIST.

[@JeffreyAdamiDrums]

If any of you guys live in Nashville, catch these guys every Sunday night at Inglewood Lounge 🙌🏻

[@LiquidToolExperiment]

Hard to believe I’d ever be focused on vocals while Matt is playing. This was absolutely incredible. I need more.

[@oscsantiago]

i took a peek and now i'm late for basketball. Thanks for the art gentlemen!

[@bearclawshooster2173]

Oh man I just got out of work, showered, sat down on my chair and find this. Have a great day folks ☮️

[@WishMount]

5:29 We just witness amazing improv, guitar provides a new feel, then the keys catch on, then Matt catches on and it just flows seemlessly!

[@Hodnsacksimon]

came so hard

[@Hodnsacksimon]

actually matt initiated the whole flip of the feel at 5:15 with the ghost note triplets

[@Hodnsacksimon]

that whole passage is so fkn crazy and full of musicianship... had to rewatch like 10 times :D

[@WishMount]

@@Hodnsacksimon fuck you’re right! thats awesome

[@Hodnsacksimon]

also that change of groove at 7:47 with the vocals is just sooo good

[@ScottBrunelleMusic]

Vocal rig with the 441 and the saturation stuff is killer. Amazing playing and mood all round

[@BalthazarMaignan]

I love hearing Matt improvise, such musicality, and with all the other musicians, sounds siiiiick

[@greathost171]

Can't believe this is improvised... sounds fantastic!

[@agee23]

Yo what the fuck are these vocals this is next level shit

[@jarrenblair]

thank you ¡!

[@ZShenlong1]

The vocals were a pleasant surprise.

[@stevejordan1354]

Pure talent. About 09:36 they really start feeling it. Very nice, fellas.

[@bishopoftroy]

I wonder how Matt Garstka and Jaco Pastorius would sound together.

[@MrDarkstar620]

Damn. You went there. Eardrums will be hurt and joyous at the same time. ;)

[@deanturner7630]

That entire section from 7:45 onward, holy fucking chills. Master of dynamics, phrasing.. this is mindblowing.

[@thatdrummeroz654]

Hands down, Matt. Your vision for music and the evolution of it is incredible. I mean that in the most respectful way possible. It's a gift to live in the same time-line on a grand scale of your musicianship. I'd be thrilled to see a podcast with you featuring Vinnie Colaiuta and Terry Bozzio. Amazing musicians in this jam. Thanks for the Mastering Time series/saga.

[@eucabusas]

I think this is a great ad for those signature cymbals! Fits right in not just for metal but also for Matt's other gigs!

[@ajgdrums24]

Tbh I'd make the argument they fit BETTER in the fusion-y stuff, not to say they don't fit in metal

[@drunkship12]

Matt's internal metronome doesn't miss

[@ericdravenX00X]

What a nice chill groove, i mean these top tier musicians in every since of the word.

[@magnusl723]

Got this 90's trip-hop vibe

[@athena.bismuth980]

Matt was killer as always, but it was really awesome to see so many talented musicians who I've never heard alongside him!

[@juanjosebusnelli390]

man I love matt, he has a way of orchesting the beautiful set in a marcelous way, such a conplex yet still very nice to listen to. Simply an inspiration

[@jleffel6969]

Matt's new side project: Humans as Followers

[@bishopoftroy]

Looks like a band to me.

[@LBTennis]

I hope there is a lot more of this. That was amazing

[@tomaszdabrowski9187]

Drums sound great!

[@DeanMccormick]

Shame about the room...

[@Sundaydrumday]

Damn I love to watch you play holmes, always inspires me to jump behind my kit and then fail miserably, but still fun!!

[@chaosoul-seanleeriggs369]

So amazing! ❤

[@josemoyan5792]

Sounds Great, universal blessing ☄️❤️

[@thelobster7277]

Wow that was incredibly moving!

[@WE_R_DNA]

That was so much fun and beautiful. Thank you. ❤

[@powellrandolph]

This was fantastic! Really enjoyed the performance Matt and Co.!

[@zzzzzz69]

Ryan George is on guitar, oh wow wow wow, wow

[@a11pu1poj]

this looks so fun. great work everybody

[@AntaresValdemar]

Just mesmerizing.

[@masisam]

Thanks for sharing the jam!

[@lastditch727]

These impromptu vocals are amazing

[@dredgmo]

This was...awesome.

[@aronboyle4791]

Listening to this was a healing experience 🙌🏻

[@idn]

This is excellent.

[@tadotto]

im a fan of all of that!

[@brianquiles4350]

Matt es de otro mundo!

[@francolujan4265]

Wow. This is a spiritual experience

[@Erik-wf7wb]

wow this is srsly next level

[@toft5320]

so sick.. everyone. everything.

[@Soulofkaleb]

So good

[@ashleymerritt9461]

Those vocals are just sick.

[@drummerw17]

Amazing job my great friend 🤟👍🎼🥁🎼👍🤟!!! Excellent collaboration!!!

[@riekysamodra]

Nice jam bro!!

[@DrumsTheWord]

Master at work.

[@siuleopouesi5794]

That was amazing guys😢😢😢😢

[@Mill3rtime2010]

Matt man always find away to make something a masterpiece love it dood

[@haydensnider3253]

This is very inspiring

[@cookedrums1044]

This is my favorite kinda Matt

[@gavinjohnson4879]

Way dope as always 😏 Matt my guy, that outfit! Bro 😎 👌

[@KeelanW]

Wow…This was dope.

[@KingJerbear]

Talk about a vibe, those keys were crazy - outer space

[@expansionproject]

SO GOOD

[@GuilhermeSilvaBatera]

que levada cara!

[@TomasBatista89]

Im so happy that you guys manifested this into the universe and was recorded🙏

[@spenceman62]

I was vining hard with this jam!!!!

[@bishopoftroy]

Post tie dye music.

[@BrianTylerComposer]

Sick AF

[@Liveeruptsuj]

Amazing performance. Brilliant creativity and subtly

[@Liveeruptsuj]

remarkable how the bassist syncs in at some really odd times, great awareness of when to kick in and when to layback to let the transitions have an open landing

[@jdgonzo1982]

wow dude...what a gift...lovely piece of music...your drumming sounds so good...one to rewatch over and over for sure....take care dude

[@alexzabal4785]

Lets go !

[@joelklok3373]

He is the GOAT

[@misaeldionisiodepena2970]

🔥🔥

[@M3X1C4N92]

Ok I'll get up after i watch this.

[@rankest2390]

That intro is tasty AF bro!

[@cd_core]

jesus lord yall this was beautiful. ggs

[@davidreese1044]

I love meinl cymbals

[@user-dj1yj2kp8g]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheSmar09]

Yooo im positive i met that bassist in Nashville back in March!! Looks exactly like him with also a white bass. He was a MONSTER in person and so chill, keep it up with these great artists Matt 🙏🏾💪🏾

[@erikmendez3066]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate it

[@RandyHanley]

I feel like you could start a different type of jazz that nobody on the planet has ever heard: the craziest meters, with funk chops over top of it.

[@MannyMo_]

I love you bro

[@craz0boy]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ebsupra]

There's a lot to say here, other than the talent. Current music is getting to the point of being so synthetic it's disinteresting. Even live shows are doctoring the sound. It's depressing. Then you have this. Live, unfiltered, and emotional. I hate that this is becoming less common.

[@cheefpoker]

imagine being these guys and Matt Garstka is your drummer. Just imagine it.

[@moneywastedcollecting]

🔥

[@devolta]

wow

[@lunchboxlimited3806]

they're all in their own little world

[@alexanderpankratov5019]

Эт круто!

[@gabrielalcocer8051]

Spaven meets Kool And The Gang Summer Madness meets Matt ‘The Metric’ Garstka 🔥

[@reversepointy8253]

Bass player is mad cool

[@Music2myearholes]

anybody know what equipment the vocalist is using during 4:45 to get that sound?

[@SoundBarrierEntertainment]

Super claen sound, whats the singer using there for FX

[@PaulC-Drums]

The fill at 3:05 has a very cool feel but I don't think the mix really allows it to break through. Everything sounds amazing though. This is a great video.

[@lunchbucket2494]

Almost forgot to watch this today.

[@tjgadner8896]

As a drummer and pianist, I never understand how guitarists and bassists and pianists can all improvise together

[@Dechral]

It's really tough because you get all these unique entities in a room and they just start fooling around. But sometimes everything sync's up and it's a feeling better than just playing music by yourself. It's a real high.

[@metroknowm]

snare was made for that room verb.

[@ItIsAll0ver]

Love this shit

[@enzosaison766]

Need a Three mat stack chops and fuckin groove course

[@sandalphonico]

Fucking beautiful

[@jayconstancio711]

Can this be downloaded or streamed anywhere ?

[@misaellemos6640]

Em um mundo com 8 bilhões de habitantes Matt Gartska só tem 76,4 mil inscritos, 😮 incrível.

[@drewsong443]

Eu acho ele o melhor baterista do mundo

[@misaellemos6640]

@@drewsong443 sem dúvidas.

[@daedalus_20v]

Man I fucking love music lol

[@bigfan3788]

10:50 might be the nastiest transition I have ever heard