Matt Garstka playing "Violente Absinthe" by Casimir Liberski

I had the honor of playing all the drums on this record(Cosmic Liberty) and this is one of my favorite tunes off of that album. If you are into progressive odd timed dissonant then erratically not type of music that makes you feel like your on an acid trip than this album is for YOU! Check it out on spotify and bandcamp:)
My kit is a Maple Bubinga Hybrid custom Starclassic. Cordia is on the outside. That snare is a Highwood aluminum cast 14". Equilibrium china & hats of course as well as my signature fat stack.

[@roodsound]

Feels like I'm falling down a really long flight of stairs, very elegantly

[@DarkPhantomSky]

:D

[@jacopopinna8783]

"Feels like I'm falling down a really long flight of stairs" while tripping my ass off

[@marcoguarnieri9472]

Reading this while listening made me laugh a lot. XD

[@cptoblvious1487]

killing me, considerately

[@matthiasnicolai8306]

What did you smoke, my friend?

[@GabrielGuevaraDrums]

This sounds like an extremely technical Mario Bros final stage soundtrack

[@twelvelookslike]

After too many toadstools

[@justinrensel8518]

Every time I listen to anything proggy someone says " sounds like video game music"

[@justinrensel8518]

To which I say,fair enough

[@anthonyreynoso7275]

@@justinrensel8518 Same here bro, they’re always saying “What game you playing?” But I tell them how video game developers and prog musicians are pretty high level intellectuals in their craft and both could definitely be nerds like me. and I love games but exposing my bias when I say prog drummers are still more cool 😂

[@roeldierenvan3087]

Is that a foundry reserve ride?

[@loganlakedrums]

This track is what goes through my brain when I can’t sleep at 3 am

[@The_Kevinist]

Logan Lake Drums No wonder you can’t sleep lol Who would want to fall asleep to this You’re the one kinda doing both a disservice and a service at the same time to yourself lol

[@OneMoreMeme_INeedYou]

You are so right

[@AMx39]

😂 ain’t that the truth man.

[@logikylearguments6852]

Double time

[@kaiul2967]

This is nothing like counting sheep 😂🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑

[@theheritic209]

“tO tHis DaY!!” - Tosin Abasi

[@BobbyDukeArts]

To this day! No one better

[@roulzhq]

I liked you before, now I like you even more. (rhyme unintentional)

[@gentrywalker]

i feel like i find Bobby's comments in the least expected places

[@robindixondixon1634]

I agree 100%

[@Kylink]

Still true!

[@Not_Andrew_Huberman]

My 2 month old daughter seems to enjoy this

[@DashHoundRacing]

Garrett Miller: "Where is one?!"

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

Why do people even watch his reactions? He provides no valuable information concering the drummer, music or technique other than farting and saying meaningless stuff. I don't get it. There are people that actually teach you something in their reactions, not him though.

[@floralfire]

El Boyo Electronico we watch him because we want to see his reactions to our favorite drummers. Not everything needs to be educated based and lessons learned. I just like his personality and no need to hate on the man. Simply just don’t watch him and of course not everyone has to like anyone’s content.

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

@@floralfire It's all good! It is the free world of the internet. I don't like him at all and it don't watch him, but if people enjoy his content, that's fine with me. I just needed to blow off some steam, when I was reminded of him by the comment.

[@MDNDrums]

@@ElBoyoElectronico check mine out, let me know what you think. Don't hold back haha

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

@@MDNDrums I honestly quite enjoyed your videos! You seem like a chill dude and definately provide nice input, albeit more directed towards beginners. Keep doing your thing, bro

[@nenissaK]

3:42 I'm gonna dance to that in my wedding

[@JonathanRados]

Sound's great. Invite me.

[@nenissaK]

@@JonathanRados As soon as I'll find someone to marry, you bet ...might take a while though since I'm aiming to make a living in music (except I stopped the ヾ(⌐■_■)ノ♪ /╲/\╭( ͡° ͡° ͜ʖ ͡° ͡°)╮/\╱\ business and started composing and digital production a few months ago (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ ✧ﾟ･: *ヽ(◕ヮ◕ヽ) c:)

[@calihuntfish7163]

Plot twist Marry eachother

[@dreamparlor3611]

Like trogdorrrrr

[@antonmaclean8418]

Yes, like elaine benes from sienfeld 💃

[@wynton765]

Every time i think im getting good, Matt posts more content to let me know i still suck.

[@flipvidsonline2]

The ending statement is legendary

[@chicanochops]

flipvidsonline2 that is INSANE

[@Shitockiful]

To this DAY

[@CnutLongsword]

That's Tosin right? Sounds like him...

[@danglol]

@@CnutLongsword he’s the only one who could say “to this DAY” with enough thump

[@djonga9938]

I'm not intelligent enough to listen to this

[@Slipstream0001]

Djonga keep listening, it will sink in

[@jack95440]

Or you not know what LSD is :p

[@breeeesh]

I have been obsessed with this album for like a year now. Overall compositional perfection aside, it is probably the most unique and unbelievable drumming record I've ever heard, front to back. A beautifully creative abuse of metric conventions. Please keep doing what you're doing and taking part in these wonderful projects!

[@emptycloud2774]

I have only just found this I am utterly addicted. I live for music like this. Going to be on extremely high rotation.

[@AbB-fp2eq]

Matt's been making gains in the gym AND behind the kit

[@The_Bliz]

Glad I'm not the only one who noticed the swole

[@adahbombdon1512]

Lol nah dog just getting older

[@pinkisforpimps]

Mad thiccccc

[@FanaticDrummer]

In the future every dude is gonna have Chris Benoit arms

[@nenissaK]

0:00 "My reptilian brain can not fathom this music" 1:13 "This is rad"

[@ashrasmun1]

2:08 is my "This is rad" moment

[@nenissaK]

@@ashrasmun1 I love the chords but tbh the drums are too loud. Then again, this video is all about the drums, so.

[@bg357wg]

nenissaK Wrong answer. You can never have too much Matt Garstka.

[@anasabidofficial]

What the hell was that. Damn

[@jackmeh857]

Ya his foot independence is great playing with the bass Line while his hands are just boolin

[@cremebrulee6667]

This is seriously one of the most technically impressive drum covers I have ever seen. Matt is really pushing the limits of musicianship here. One of the hardest working drummers of all time as well as one of the most gifted and tasteful. I rate this drummer 9.99999999999999999/10. Better than most of the greats and he's still improving at a steady and impressive rate.

[@brucegilstrap9971]

Been listening to this record while I work on CNC. 10/10

[@tasossbn6071]

HAIRDRESSER : How much gel do you want in your hair?? MATT : YES

[@Edrums326]

It's pomade fam

[@boarderking133]

Dead meme

[@jonathanpurpera1753]

Please let this meme die

[@samuelmaney1250]

the dislikes are from people who didn't like Matt using the Ride as a crash. This shit was awesome Matt!!

[@Chewwy94]

That China sounds like it could cut a human in half. I NEED it. As always, amazing video Matt!

[@TheSpencerLevi]

Best china ever. And now with the new Dual trash crashes for stacking I might need two.

[@tfwnoyandere]

ye

[@jonn443]

Get a Wuhan , more cutting, more trashy and save $200.

[@polymathing]

As a bass player who now can barely hear out of his right ear from an overzealous Igor Cavalera study I ask you use that human cutter with care.

[@ashrasmun1]

This ride is such a crucial cymbal for this song...

[@the_maxx31]

In my humble opinion the Cosmic Liberty album, specially the song "Cosmic Liberty" defines a new music genre: "Fractal Prog Rock". Is it possible that Matt could video record himself playing that song? I think that is one of the best, most complex, and almost impossible drum songs ever played, also my favorite from the album. It would be really awesome to watch Matt play it!

[@LeYoIdBeHe]

Doing the same. Been working on the first 2 minutes for a year. So difficult. I know I cannot do a full cover, so I will work on the parts that when I did dmt, changed a view of my world. Because it is what I know I can comprehend. Most of it, slips my grasp. But that is my impatience to read it. I have a lot going on in my life. So only parts of it I can learn right now.

[@CesarSandoval024]

When you teach Meshuggah in a Advanzed Jazz Theory class

[@rafanj824]

This album blows minds. Pure crazyness. Matt was the perfect drummer to play in this, or a certain guy named Vinnie Colaiuta. Absolutely amazing.

[@mjm5081]

Great playing...Great sounding drums and cymbals...Unique music...That's a win win win for me 😃 ❤ 🎶 👏

[@snarplaya]

My mind has been hungry for something like this! Thanks man! Reminds me of Tigran Hamasyan Mockroot but heavier with some Hiromi’s Sonicbloom! Killer stuff dude!

[@The_Kevinist]

snarplaya Fuck yeah Hiromi’s Sonicbloom is the tits

[@willmoss15]

I really enjoyed this video. Different style I was pleased with.

[@Ruben_Patricio]

What a mess. A mess that is very well constructed and beautiful. All the accents and displacements are spot on. Thank you for this Matt.

[@janjanskan]

You are the absolute best. Your talent and dedication is unmatched. A treat to watch, as always. Thank you for uploading so many amazing playthroughs.

[@cloudsovercalifornia7651]

So true, bro. 👍

[@HoopyFroodood]

Every time I hear something you've made Matt, I appreciate life again.

[@BitBam]

when i hear rhythms like the first break in this song i just die laughing. its wonderfully awkward and just bonkers. i love it. am i alone in the absolute hysterical laughter that comes from this kind of music?

[@isaackmojica8302]

you're not alone....It has a ridiculous amoung of intrincancy to the point of laughter

[@andyham6094]

That foundry reserve ride sounds so damn good.

[@babber09]

this whole album is killer man. Would love to see a whole-album-play through, or even just a tour ;) Great job!

[@chicanochops]

That movement through the elbows when riding on the ride... insane touch and sensitivity

[@The_Kevinist]

davidfirechops It’s funny you mention that cause i couldn’t help but think about Benny Greb at times just because of how similarly they move while playing I get it’s their way to “lock in” with time and dance along to keep rhythm

[@CameronFleury]

Band: what time signatures can you play? Matt: Yes

[@RaffaeleSansone]

He has always been a great drummer, but I feel like he's getting even better as years go by, which is crazy

[@riledup8377]

Damn, that last statement. That's like never getting a cavity

[@cbaum64]

I’ve never had a cavity and I can confirm that there’s no correlation between the two 😢😂

[@mattgarstkasfan8602]

Cosmic liberty - this is the best song in the album

[@mikeljmcphee]

Wow, this is right up my alley! Matt is such a skilled drummer with incredible timing. I am envious so I will keep practicing!

[@HenryPerez_royal_hp]

This is the musical representation of what occurs to oneself right before the moment of spaghettification occurs when reaching the event horizon of a super massive black hole.

[@umiey2150]

Discovered Casimir Liberski because of matt. Atomic rabbit is a one of my favorite albums. The cosmic liberty album is super interesting, but it's harder to enjoy for me (I'm not a musician, so I can't even grasp what's going on there).

[@danielloo4748]

Sick. 🔥🔥🔥 That foundry reserve ride is just too delicious 🤣🤣🤣.. Irresistible.

[@acidrain812]

2:07 I’m pretty sure that’s a china wearing a ride disguise lmao cause I’ve never heard a ride that sounds like that when crashed

[@Mrbeat-88]

It's called a crash ride. Pretty neat

[@gabrielgomer]

I didn’t even know how badly I wanted Matt to crash that Ride until he did sheeeeeshh

[@exitwybl]

What is it tho?

[@joedagostino7813]

Brandon Weibel Meinls Foundry Reserve ride. Not sure on the size, probably in the description.

[@Profmillar]

@@joedagostino7813 it's the light ride version, 22 inches I believe.

[@ThePoorBoy]

This is some awesome avant garde acid prog jazz shit!

[@nenissaK]

101 How to not make copyright infringements

[@neuralglitch]

Captivating and cerebral musicianship at its finest.

[@Nefville]

I dont even know how you count a song like this. I'll be checking out the album that is slick.

[@alund1306]

Music is not my cup of coffee, but drumming is tight and creative as always!

[@stefanmccabe4705]

1:30 heaviest EPiano breakdown ever!

[@mateobezuh2199]

Great recording...playing is also flawless ;) Way to go Matt!!

[@apetsvonakarat6651]

This ride cymbal sounds amazing. Matt, you are THEBESTDRUMMONSTER. Thank you.

[@Ssssssnakeisone]

Im'ma go yeet my money at Casimir now, thanks Matt

[@LouisdeMieulle]

Epic Scheisse! The dismemberment of 4/4 before our bedazzled eyes... Truth in Absinthe!

[@Yad_HG]

Damn. I’m 34 playing since 16 (on & off) and I’ve never heard a combination of cymbals that I loved each and every one of them. Great style, you almost seem effortless. GJ

[@eltonester6531]

I may never get over how good that ride sounds

[@eltonester6531]

I did eventually

[@proddreamatnight]

I need more

[@thecolouroutofspacee]

- What's the time signature and the subdivisions? - YES!

[@WillCollins]

A true pioneer of djazz

[@mightymrmousempls]

I'm a simple dude. I see a Garstka video, I thumbs up.

[@Puppies107]

Thumbs up for making this without editing multiple takes together.

[@epevtolser]

Holy Shit! Thank you for this Matt. It took my mind to so many places in 5 minutes and every one of those was beautiful.

[@foxxzenetic]

WOW.....mesmerising..is the word. Absolute...I didn't know this one till now and I'm in shock. Lol

[@BrandoDrum]

Catchy...now it's going to be stuck in my head all day long.

[@Pringles313]

"There's a lot of glare comin' off that dome o' yours, SQUIRREL NUTS"

[@1dudecrush]

Hahahaha was that Tosin at the end?

[@ashrasmun1]

Most likely

[@intraterrestrial5035]

Yea sounded like him

[@natekinetic4655]

100%

[@motopolak]

Was totally unexpected, and I loved it. "TO DIS DAYYY"

[@jibberish00]

Love the use of space here

[@zacharyadams3772]

Someone has been living that shed life.

[@mariodibonito7734]

Amazing Matt. Bellissimo

[@TheZooNinjaS]

my man ain't even reading sheet music. he just memorized this. yees what a task.

[@Shitockiful]

Spijkmusic sheet music is great till you are forced to play without it and you are wondering what you have been really practicing

[@nenissaK]

I get what you mean but memorizing even complicated music is actually pretty easy (if you just get the music in the first place), since both muscle memory and "things leading to things"-memory, AND the actual musical memory all contribute to make you remember the music. It also gets worlds easier with practice. It's the playing itself that's super hard, and I've never seen anyone play like Matt, he has a unique style and technical prowess that 99,99 % of people couldn't even dream of. Obviously, Matt actually feels everything he plays - so it's probably not difficult for him to remember it either. But that being said, he is a super computer, and (has been) extremely diligent and methodical with practice. He's one of a kind and very very unique, a genious imo. I love Matt :D

[@cookedrums1044]

@@nenissaK true but I’ve had a hard time memorising how the guitar solo in Jambi by TOOL goes (the drums to said solo). The rest of the song is far more complicated but the drums in the solo is just a 3:4 polyrhythm with the same few blemishes permutated every now and again which is incredibly hard to remember or listen out for (except from one or two bars). I think improvising is my best bet but memorising isnt always doable.

[@doc2earth]

The feel, incredible. You just got yourself a new fan.

[@tomk7131]

the way he modulates the time through the ghost notes makes me implode

[@Mattchudon]

I am nowhere near tripped out enough for this.

[@myztikaalx]

This is Jazzy as all hell, well done Matt this is a terrific performance my friend. Keep on rocking dude! 🔥🤘🙌👊👍👏🎶🔥

[@chaosoul-seanleeriggs369]

And yes, I Love this!!! Thanks again Matt!

[@bradyoung1052]

Ok that was nuts. Fantastic

[@armorgiraffe]

I love jazz / fusion and I love matt... this is perfect

[@bretdorton]

Brilliant said it before and here it is again brilliant!

[@matthewcolwell6593]

The gym every day, or the sauce every week. Got my man yokish

[@GillBoldberg]

How many time signatures can fit into one song? Answer: yes.

[@DrunkWizard40]

Please do Strident Laser Shard next🙏🙏🙏

[@shootsbraw]

Incredible....10 seconds in! My god....Matt is one of the all time greats...on every parameter...hands down....am absolutely amazed by his playing! Those hats! Very tasty...a bit dry imo...fun to play I imagine....come out too dry 🤗

[@feiergott7591]

Matt, you're amazing Brutha

[@garbanzobeans2447]

2:55 8-bit Meshuggah

[@FlipperWolf]

My brain cannot even comprehend the totality of what's happening. So I don't understand how you can actually play something like this.

[@jackmeh857]

I would love for you to do a play through of this album

[@GwanYTB]

The subdivisions are crazy in this one.

[@jappomagumpara104]

your my idol matt..from 🇵🇭🇵🇭Philippines

[@chicanochops]

Masterful on so many levels

[@chaosoul-seanleeriggs369]

Love Tosin's final comment at the end!!! Lmaooooooo 😂💀

[@juniormendes7631]

3:58 until the end: at this moment the metronome just quit it's job, it couldnt handle Garstka..! I think it's safe to change the name of metronome to Garstka.

[@flayy5750]

i didn't get the point ????

[@juniormendes7631]

@@flayy5750 neither the metronome

[@lilsisgay]

@@flayy5750 the point is that the timings change so quickly on the fly that the metronome can't handle garstka's (and also, casimir's) madness

[@flayy5750]

@@lilsisgay bruhhh the "timings" didn't change, i guess? and garstka is supposed to follow the metronome!! @Junior Mendes nice one lol

[@lilsisgay]

@@flayy5750 i meant time signature lol, he was making a joke about matt being a human metronome

[@TheRealOneshott]

I would give my left kidney to see a play through of “New life” from this album

[@BJSTIXX]

TheRealOneshott Same

[@viniciussuguri6953]

Holy shit, that snare is cracking!

[@etz360m]

Such a badass! And that snare Son!!🤘🏻

[@alonsaidaz]

HSF O_O !! Beautiful!

[@wmbmatt]

I love the lazy swing feel

[@santiagogarcia9436]

The MIX IS AMAZING.

[@willferridrums]

“damn i’ve never seen Matt crash his ride cymbal like that” “damn i’ve never seen Matt choke his ride cymbal like that”

[@michaeldouglas3888]

Love the Deontay Wilder reference from Tosin 😂

[@mrbgnle]

Reminds me of Zevious, especially the meshuggahnish part halfway through. Great stuff!

[@Salasa92]

That ride is godly