Matt Garstka & Josh De La Victoria melting numbers

[@KRIMHDrummer]

Insane to compose and play this but also to analyze and understand it. Brain melting 🤯

[@YogevGabay]

I'm gonna pretend I'm not SUPER exciter to see a comment from you Krimh! Thanks a lot, man you are SUCH an inspiration!

[@KRIMHDrummer]

@@YogevGabay but remember I am a metal drummer. I don’t count!

[@tutusolrian7806]

🤣

[@YogevGabay]

@@KRIMHDrummer Counting is overrated. Now GUESSING, that's where the money's at!

[@joelariasdiaz6991]

You know that you have a great taste for music when Yogev showcase many of the bands that you like on his chanel. Periphery, Meshuggah, Snarky Puppy and so on.

[@4Pssf2w]

How the hell this channel isn't blown up already is baffling. The presentation, the delivery, the material, and the insights are fukkin' dank bro.

[@YogevGabay]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@gingerfloof777]

This is so complex I now know less about music theory than I did before.

[@falschnehmung]

more is less ...? LESS is MORE ;-) !

[@recksroller2220]

That's how knowledge works, and what a prize to learn it is!

[@DBruce]

Hey - love it, this is all that Tigran stuff we talked about right? The question is , who came up with this melting idea FIRST?

[@LiorOzeriBass]

pretty sure it was John Lennon..

[@sagittila]

Mathematics/nature did ;)

[@YogevGabay]

Yup same concept! I'm not gonna even guess who came up with this first just to avoid the: MoZaRt dId It WaY bEfOrE comments hahahahah

[@Koropokel]

I think the oldest sources could be traced to ancient india or greece.

[@nuke97]

With Victoria Josh comes up with the ideas first. Matt Garstka has to ask Josh from to time what time signature they're working on.

[@lecoinfrugal8724]

For all you advanced drummer there is a 2 part Mastering Time Lesson on Matt Garstka website which explain how to come with these shifting patterns. I don't know if you didn't notice that or if you wanted to avoid getting to much in depth but the acceleration is due to switching from 5-tuplet to 7-tuplets. You can fit the 33232232 in 2 measures of 4/4 as 5-tuplets (20 beats) and the 44343343 in the 2 same measures as 7-tuplets (28 beats). As you said in the 11:8 video, the accents doesn't seem displaced as they are so close between the two of them. But it work and Matt is actually floating between 3, 5 and 7 during the song which indicates that there is no tempo change.

[@marloc2019]

Right in the middle of the vid I started to ask myself what was I exactly doing here, I'm not even a drummer and last time I struggled so hard with math I was in the college studying Hamiltonian mechanic. Ok simply awesome. It's addictive, I want more...

[@YogevGabay]

Rock on!

[@omukssbm]

Its crazy that they were able to write music that's so rhythmically complex, yet so ethereal sounding. You dont usually get that floating feeling from music this complex.

[@john._.haring]

MAN, this channel is a serious blessing

[@combo306]

Matt gets me into so many artists. Casimir Liberski, Victoria, and Louis de Mieulle.

[@mitchdrxms]

This is hands down the most interesting and well put together KZbin video I have watched this year. Thank you so much for an amazing analysis.

[@Koropokel]

I sometimes have the feeling that, that which we call "progressive" is basically just balkan music or indian music being incorparated into rock and jazz. When I listen to pontic greek music or bulgarian folk music they do this "long short substitution" all the time! Love it!

[@NavidKhan84]

I really like Muris Varajic who incorporates I think Balkan folk tunes with some absolutely mesmerizing hammer ones n trills dat tantalizing

[@diafenix]

Bro, Matt is legendary and Joshua is such an accessible nice person and versatile talented guitar player. Very happy to see them getting a spotlight in your amazing analysis!

[@sakules]

Made me realize how insane this guys are and the speed they are playing. Amazing video in all regards. 10/10 content

[@piotrsulovsky2115]

The numbers Yogev!!! What do they mean?!?!?! Damn, brain hurt xD

[@Day13May]

The way Matt and Josh metrically modulate in all their songs is so satisfying to me. Great video!

[@sundmanmichael]

This is unbelievably amazing!!! Great work!

[@AyushBahuguna]

"of course matt will play both" yeah he does that doesn't he

[@florentthirion5393]

I laughed.

[@stonkstonk3216]

This is fantastic! I knew there was something special about Kepler when I heard it, but I just couldn't put my finger on it! Great stuff man!

[@fix500ml]

Wouldn't have figured that out in a million years. No idea how you do it Yogev, but you nailed it, once more 🙏

[@silver1788]

Man your editing gets better and better So smooth thanks for all the hard work. I hope the algorhythm is gonna pick up your channel soon

[@Cosmikh0bo]

Hey, I am a percussion junkie who has played for 27 years, at the moment not going professional. Basically zero hours of theory, just listening to all kinds of straight and or dodgy music. I appreciate your channel and drumming and keen ear for rhytms and melodies. I liked, subscribed and commented. You provide so much good tips to whole new world of music for me, thank you so much keep on drumming and dissecting the patterns for us

[@YogevGabay]

Man Thanks so much!

[@squeedum4893]

I regret finding out how the sausage was made because I now realize I could never make such amazing sausage.

[@MSehested]

Kepler is an amazing track, so melodic on top of the crazy, but groovy rhythms. This channel has great content and great taste in music.

[@andresbernal5526]

Just found out about your channel!! I hate the stupid algorithm for not showing me these before. Amazing analysis, man. All of my respect. Thank you!

[@YogevGabay]

Thanks andres!

[@DannyFarrington-jc3xh]

Love the visuals as always so good! I personally view the part in Iris as groupings of notes which follows a “pyramid” pattern of 1-2-3-2-1-2-3-2-1-2-3-etc. Just meshes better with my brain

[@punnywise524]

Man jesus christ thanks for this vid! I love prog music, metric modulation and Victoria and ur vid nailed it! I did not understand other tutorials about metric modulation but your explanation is really clear especially because you explained parts for both guitar and drums.

[@kukumundi]

Yes finally! I always wanted to know what these guys were doing together, but am not skilled enough yet to figure it out myself. Thanks Yogev!

[@med_pink]

I was waiting for you to make this video, only you can explain this to me perfectly.

[@roarkyster9478]

This is amazing! I have been listening to Kepler on repeat the whole day - absolute love the song, as well as your videos! Keep up the good work, Yogev!

[@mihaelakotnik]

WOOOOOOW such a cool explanation!! Every Matt's song is an amazing journey to the numbers!! 🍀

[@idn]

Thank you for making videos like this. It really helps me refresh my reading and breaking down of this stuff!

[@YogevGabay]

You're very welcome sir !

[@ashleydoodkorte]

Great video, like everything on this channel. Recent convert, consumed everything in one setting! Love your work, can't wait for more!

[@eddieavakian]

Truly outstanding content. Your ability to break down these Complex parts is beyond impressive.

[@blazec8756]

The quality behind this is unreal awesome job man

[@jamessmithersmusic]

Man, this is such a great video!! You explained it all so well and in such an easy to understand way, all in a very well put together video, while also making me lol throughout. Kudos!

[@talelfaks5306]

I was actually meaning to comment that you should check those guys out, I was really curious to know their rhythmic trickery. Really great video!! thank you :)

[@buckethead_death_cube_k]

Another fabulous breakdown.

[@kwilcox417]

It's amazing to me that there's people out there who are able to count and comprehend this crazy, beautiful music. Thank you so much Yogev and I hope you do something from Blotted Science (ahem, Night Terror lol) sometime in the near future! So happy to have found your channel.

[@AidanMmusic96]

Love this duo, and brilliant to see your analysis! To my ears, the long-shorts in Iris sound almost like 4 in the time of the old 3, and 3 in the time of the old 2 (slightly quicker than the 4 16ths) but I might be imagining it.

[@BBEAUU13]

I enjoyed this video SOOO much. My brain hurts and I feel dizzy😂 you have an unbelievable talent my friend!🤘

[@meeuw.musication]

Your videos are always so inspiring, I just want to sit down and write some crazy rhythmic stuff!

[@vela-6]

That looks like a ton of effort to make these vids. Really impressive stuff! Great content

[@aidanblackproject]

First vid I've seen in a while with no dislikes, good job!

[@jharis.yokley]

Wow amazing breakdown

[@YogevGabay]

Jharis! Man thank you so much! Been following you for a while. And I see that you're playing with my bro Gilad now !

[@eleanorbrown8914]

i love the way this is visualized!

[@sagittila]

Yogev! I love every single one of your videos, you’re an incredible teacher and I live for this subject matter. Just writing to let you know, I wrote my master’s thesis (back in 1999, I’m old lol) on a system of odd-meter polyrhythm creation very similar to your “Shifting Gravity” idea. It allows for easy generation of dank as f grooves in ratios like 7:5, 11:8, 15:11, etc. In fact, I’m currently putting together a tune with a pretty sick polyrhythmic groove in a 43:29 ratio. Anyhow, if you’d ever like to have a quick chat, I’d be honored to share the particulars of my system with you, including how to do it successfully at slower tempos (that’s where it gets really groovy, imho).

[@YogevGabay]

Oh come on Patrick. You can't say 43:29 and NOT EXPECT me to want to talk this over ! I'm in let's do it !

[@sagittila]

@@YogevGabay okay, I’m going to join your Patreon (I was going to anyway) and figure out how to het in touch from there!

[@YogevGabay]

@@sagittila Ohh thanks !

[@pedrocanicas5291]

That sounds really cool man! Is there any way you can share it?

[@elijahpost3098]

You break down these crazy songs like nothing. Incredible content!!!

[@davidjeffrey5902]

Thank you so much for uploading this man🙏🏻❤️glad to see the community of contemporary prog lovers growing

[@matth9321]

when are we gonna see a Car Bomb video? Those guys are crazy

[@TheSquareOnes]

Seconding this. In the meantime I'd recommend checking out Metal Music Theory, they have similar "breakdowns of insane songs" format and have covered Car Bomb in a few videos. These two have quickly become favorite theory channels and anyone who likes one will probably like the other.

[@jamisonandrewmanhorvaththe1124]

@@TheSquareOnes I think he (metal music theory) covered the quintuplets in Blackened Battery, that’s one of my favorite songs from them.

[@YogevGabay]

Yo yo CARBOMB is coming! It just takes A LOT longer to figure out hahahahah

[@matth9321]

@@YogevGabay awesome bro, can’t wait to see it. you’re doing some great stuff with this channel.

[@dangrogan1311]

If there's anything cooler than this song it's your video nailing the analysis. Bravo

[@tonyjackson4099]

There are guys that play ridiculous times, like Virgil and Mike Mangini, but it feels rigid and doesn't flow. What's crazy about Garstka is that he can play all this stuff and make it groove and feel awesome. It's like Vinnie on Seven Days but 10 times more complicated.

[@francoportillo5102]

I loved both songs as soon as I heard them last year. Brillant!

[@crispinmcsticks]

That first Kepler riff just feels like it becomes simultaneously faster and slower to my ears. Weird stuff. Great video as always Yogev!

[@DarcMurkee]

Excellent breakdown!

[@Chandra041085]

how can we not appreciate this?

[@weryxavier]

Hi. Great vid once again. I think kepler refers to the physicist, and his theory "music of the spheres"(each planet has a proper melody linked with her orbitual curve )

[@EthanHGray]

“And of course Josh and Matt, my boys,”

[@dog1783]

another banger from the boy, great vid

[@AdrHdz]

Thanks for breaking this down. These dudes are a trip!

[@gielv97]

Hi Yogev! These Long Long Short things are so cool. Thanks for explaining, I think the like:dislike ratio is more than deserved (1K likes vs 0 dislikes). I came across a song by Tears for Fears called "Standing in the Corner of the Third World" and when i tried to play to last 2 minutes of the song on bass i figured that there's something weird going on there. The piano/leads are playing groups of 6 while Pino Palladino plays some other polyrhythm/weird timing on bass that i cant wrap my head around! Partly because theres no clear main time signature I guess.

[@nuke97]

Great video, would love some more of your insight regarding their metric modulations.

[@clubgrubbug]

I had a migraine when I came home tonight. This melted my brain so hard that my migraine is now gone. Thank you, Matt, Josh and Yogev!!!

[@pjbuma13]

Hands down my favorite drummer.

[@ignamax08]

Its like when your math teacher explians the excercise and you're like "aaaahhh" but deep inside you know that if he ask you to do it you"re f*ed

[@matthewbenedict5923]

Love ya Yogev!

[@mattangoshen]

THE LASANGA YOGEV! Great video as always man, I was hoping you’d cover these tracks as Matt and Josh are complete killers. I sense Vardavar around the corner...

[@nipulkradmsinatagras8293]

I now look forward to see you decipher *The Brain Dance* by *Animals As Leaders.*

[@HerbalistGuybrush]

Art of drumming already did that

[@andyramos3493]

Maybe arithmophobia? I'm sure it's been done as well

[@florentthirion5393]

@@andyramos3493 It's been done by Yogev himself in one of these videos :-D part of it at least :-p the intro riff. The name of the video is something else though, it's not "AAL breakdown...". Cheeeers.

[@paulvickers7441]

I’m teaching my drum students this at the moment, really enjoyable to play!

[@vaszvasz2714]

F***..... Now its all coming together....man you explain so easily and its super easy to understand.... Please do some lessons related to subdivisions, syncopation,metric modulation,odd meter...hatss off you are on next level😂

[@AndrewChettri]

wow! was subconsiously waiting for this

[@dineshveliath]

Thanks a lot for these videos...they are helping me with my own compositions .

[@herbertdoenermeier]

dude you're a genius! thank you a lot for this snack.

[@byronoser6827]

I have never been this early in my life This feels like another dimension

[@tamirleibovich]

Man! These explanations🌟🌟🙏🙏 amazing❗️

[@swampdstuff3337]

This was fantastic.

[@shaunoftheEd]

The album XD [experience design] by Immortal Onion has some amazing rhythms. Particularly 3:30 in the song Eye Tracking. They are heavily influenced by Tigran.

[@A..lie..sha3]

Anything Matt Garstka is fine by me.

[@endrawes0]

Keep content coming!

[@TashaChirushina]

Cool stuff bro!

[@noamarbel9899]

How would you go about recording something like this, assuming you use a metronome? It's one thing to slightly warp the subdivisions to fit a certain pulse, or momentarily feel the click as some polyrhythm, but when you fully commit to metric modulating and start incorporating other subdivisions, it start to get real messy. Do you necessarily have to make a tempo track in advance? What about if the song has an improvised section in it, for example a solo part, with no predetermind length? I'm assuming either the recording engineer has to control some aspect of the click in real time, or you just have to record the different tempo sections seperatly and edit them together afterwords? Would love to hear if you have some insights that can make the recording process for something like this a bit less challenging. Anyway, thanks for a great lesson! This series is a gift

[@YogevGabay]

Yo! So the way I'd do it is by programing the click track no doubt. The cool think here is that Josh and Matt chose a tempo the divided nicely into these two different "subdivisions" if you will so you don't get any 124.6894578456 bpm or something like that. When it comes to an improvised section, yeah, that's a bit harder and there are some workarounds. But playing the improvised section, stopping and continuing with a new click might be your best bet. All depends on the song!

[@TheApostleofRock]

If you're Car Bomb, you just record without a click. And lots of practice

[@Noziac]

that 4:48 transition was sweet

[@YogevGabay]

#masking

[@vesellin]

Johanes Kepler is one of the most important astronomers...

[@T_K_W]

Great video, I think there's a similar example of this I'm animals as leaders new song Monomyth at end of the mid section there's a tempo shift and then as it runs down you can write down the numbers in a similar way. One to explore if you feel it.

[@YogevGabay]

Yup same concept indeed!

[@camerontgore]

Love Joshua's music!!!!

[@alessandroxxo]

I love your videos, this one is really funny, you're the master!

[@YogevGabay]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Mrbeat-88]

That 11/22 groove is just brutal. Matt is a beast and a half

[@falschnehmung]

mind-boggling ... but after going through it a couple of times ... you catch the drive ... VERY COOL !

[@garrettsodroskymusic]

This video is amazing. Subbed.

[@whycantiremainanonymous8091]

And on a different note, any chance to convince you to do a breakdown of Shem Tov Levi's Golden Peacock? The unpredictable constant switches from 7:8 to 8:8 behind a nice catchy tune (a veritable pop classic in its country of origin) is too tasty to miss out on. And you, for one, should be familiar with the piece :-)

[@sebmorae]

MINDBLOWING

[@shaunoftheEd]

Awesome video, alas i dont think you are the first to identify the Long Short Long shift idea. David Bruce talked about it in his analysis of Tigran. However amazing video none the less!

[@YogevGabay]

hahahahahaha take a look at that video again, you might be surprised

[@Profmillar]

Awesome stuff man. Hoping to see some Casimir here as well ;)

[@YogevGabay]

Oh! which track?

[@giampierofranco4046]

amazing

[@pitzpitz]

Wow what an amazing song :O

[@emptycloud2774]

I hope they release more music 😭

[@lewisjones284]

Yogev, do you think you could make a quick tuning video? It would be extremely helpful to know how you tackle tuning, especially with how your drums sounded for your Venetian Snares cover

[@YogevGabay]

I may do one though I'll be honest, it's a lot of trial and error. Mainly error ahahahahha

[@lewisjones284]

@@YogevGabay I feel that fully. Maybe it's because I refuse to buy new heads, maybe tuning is just a dark art

[@bassist4life1234]

Another Banger

[@Purpose_Tortoise]

So with shifting gravity centers in place, when is a video on Tigran's Vardavar happening? ♥

[@YogevGabay]

Oh you know it. Tigran is definitely coming !

[@michaelhackman3195]

So happy you exist

[@joaqomd7688]

1.4k likes a NOT A SINGLE DISLIKE! This content is gold!