Matt Halpern Performs “Lune”, from Periphery III: Select Difficulty

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[@WernerErkelens]

10/10 would cry again.

[@zachdarkerlight3496]

Duuuude nice to see you here!

[@OLDM4N-DE]

I know exactly what you mean @Werner

[@Rendydany]

you mean 7/8?

[@shaunwerle9148]

Thought I was weird for fighting back some tears, only to see this comment. 😭😭😭😭😭

[@babytiny5807]

I hope you haven't caught a wink of sleep this past year knowing you could've said 7/8.

[@sufferstream8]

I just want someone to looks at me the way Matt looks at his hi-hat

[@bonhammanstis3423]

John Alexander dude same

[@The_Kevinist]

Fucking lol >foreveralonesadpepe.png

[@PotAndPeace420]

Pure passion, bro.

[@0i0l0o]

best comment

[@BrentynMacMillan]

Yes.

[@mattiejonesmusic117]

do you feel the groove, yes i feel the groove

[@wipe0utpuls3]

chase it, hold it, feel it, never let it go

[@stefanmccabe4705]

Don't let goooooooooooo

[@Halocline]

I was feeling super emotional and your comment made me smile, thank you. :')

[@troutt222]

Love this thread lmao

[@The_Kevinist]

I don’t feel the groove The groove grooves me harder than a pornstar getting rammed like a jackhammer in both holes

[@erikarcher1869]

Anyone else just want to give Matt a hug and say "Thank you" after watching this?

[@davidbell2336]

absolutely

[@erzawilis5738]

yes, :')

[@papabolognese]

Matt Halpern himself told me and about 15 other people about what this song meant to him during a drum clinic a few weeks back, and after hearing that and now seeing how intense this gets towards to the end, I can sincerely say this man puts more emotion into his drumming than anyone else i've ever seen, which makes him just that more of a pleasure to watch.

[@mitchellsierra8004]

can you elaborate on that at all? I'm genuinely curious to know what this means to him but I never would've thought to ask when I last saw them in August!

[@papabolognese]

I may well get some details wrong in this, but sure thing. Basically he was on tour I think either at the end or beginning of 2015 and his dog died. idk if you follow Matt on many social medias but his dogs are pretty much his kids, like they mean so much to him. lune was lyrically written by Spencer about his girlfriend who he's like madly in love with, but Matt related it to the death of his dog. while they recorded the album track, Matt was crying all over the place and yet he still did it in a single take. The whole almost 7 minute song in one take.

[@mitchellsierra8004]

That's awesome man thank you for sharing that! I love to hear the backstories on songs and I knew there would be some serious emotions invested in this one. Lyrically it makes complete sense, but to know that Matt applied himself that deeply just makes me appreciate it even more. Thanks again!

[@papabolognese]

Mitchell Sierra no worries there dude, he truly is an amazing drummer in that regard. have a good one.

[@J-MLindeMusic]

That he indeed is, thanks for the story!

[@EEeE3771]

The floor toms flamming is the most satisfying sound ever

[@akshitjha6251]

Totally agreed!

[@lionheartstudios251]

man this guy fuckin loves what he is doing...such genuine appreciation for music

[@benanderson5889]

I literally started tearing up.....this is drumming, right here. Pure, honest, organic, passionate, solid, no bs. Exactly what the song needed, and nothing more. You don't need chops (even though we all know he does) when you can make your drumming move people like he does. Absolutely unreal.

[@zacharyloewke6366]

Ben Anderson big credit to Misha for being such a great songwriter, too.

[@aceof8S]

@@zacharyloewke6366 absolutely, but Matt wrote the Drumline and attributed the song to his dogs who had passed away when they were recording - such a beautiful piece when it all comes together, and you can really see him put all of himself into it!

[@nicklucero24]

Tearing up ??? Fucking weirdo i swear 🤣 😂 💀.

[@justinjfloyd]

This is a perfect example of the beauty of music as an art. A song is just a moment in time where you get to step into another dimension and you can hear the magic of that moment.

[@Octomusprime]

Must have been the sticks

[@franklongoria9490]

Jesus, that snare is perfect! 👌🏼

[@Blazingswordsman]

I'd have to agree with you! Has just the right amount of punch to it! :)

[@WhelanDrums]

Agreed Frank it sounds absolutely killer and suits this track perfectly.

[@davegods278]

I believe is mapex black panther snare

[@ryanlawrence8305]

PocketDrummer yea it’s a wraith. Best sounding snare out there. My opinion

[@Bmxmusikian]

Agreed

[@stasis7127]

His drumming from 5:18 is on the cusp of sheer lunacy and it is incredible, simply incredible. The physicality of his performance, the look in his eyes; it's as if he wants to break through the kit and find some ecstatic sound beyond the ranges of the piece. Beautiful.

[@DnAfilms405]

I always come back just to watch that part and read this comment

[@blackbird7156]

Mindblowing this song is pure beauty

[@polpottopg]

Easiest section of the song, a noob could play it

[@xXxThelegend27xXx]

MyNameJeff thx for playing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Stoufferthecat]

@@polpottopg Off you go then. Remember to let us know when you've uploaded your video of it.

[@Floodgazer]

*emotion intensifies*

[@saxdrummer92]

They played this song when I saw them in concert a while back, and god when the chant came up and the ENTIRE crowd was singing, there is nothing like that. You can feel the emotion that everyone in the band is putting out and the raw feeling that the crowd send back to them. Unreal.

[@joshbartelli6088]

Dominick Zipoli yes dude! I saw them in November and that part literally gave me goosebumps. Nothing beats that feeling man.

[@poopguy6208]

i’m going to see them in february and i’m praying to god they still play this song then

[@heavyprogressive76]

@@poopguy6208 you might be in luck! They played it when i saw them with Veil of Maya a couple months ago

[@poopguy6208]

@@heavyprogressive76 yesssss thank you for letting me know man!

[@ragintexan1]

What you experienced is why metal music is the epitome of the best stuff on earth to the ear drums… it’s music that makes your soul move within you… may your journey in this life be a beautiful one! 🍻🤘🏻

[@mgtimp]

Wow, such powerful, beautiful, emotional drumming! An artist at work is a sight to behold! Thank you Promark for sharing!!!

[@XBBBBBXx]

his playing is so emotional. im a bassist and i cant play with drummers who just dont feel the music they are playing, but he is just enjoying every second of playing this!

[@dreaminginnoother]

I love just watching Matt perform. Such a master.

[@bruja_cat]

This song literally gives me chills. GORGEOUS!

[@nsrailfann4life91]

Hands down my absolute favorite song to watch him play. You can see and feel the amount of emotion in his playing just by watching and listening. You can see the pain on his face. Nothing more beautiful than watching a musician play with raw emotion. Bravo and cheers, Matt.

[@somekidwithanm4]

One of my local drum mentors who I respect greatly once told me that a truly great drummer has nothing to do with their speed or capability, but how they convey the space inbetween each note. It's the ability to perceive when to play what and when not to play anything. I think Matt perfectly exemplifies that. Exactly what was needed to make the piece soar emotionally into hyperspace, nothing less, nothing more.

[@TommyNitro]

I agree. It is like shredding on a guitar. The ability to shred is nice when it helps to tell the story. But simply endless constant speed becomes mindless and boring IMO. As you put it, the rests are just as important in conveying the emotion as the notes.

[@MIKSikano]

The emotion makes me do air drums. So much feels in this song.

[@bennethjohn6068]

Exactly. I don't even play drums. Ha!

[@earlofcockgobblingshire3666]

The most spiritual experience of my life was seeing all of Select Difficult played from front to back, and singing with 300 people I didn't even know. Hearing the guitars, the drums, and Spencer's amazing melodies is by far the happiest I've ever felt in my life

[@CyclopticAether]

Always come back to watching this, only drum performance i've ever watched that brought me to tears, phenomenal!

[@WilliamPare]

I like the fact that he starts the song all clean and after 5 minutes, he's all sweaty haha! I believe this guy has the most "feel" and "groove" in metal apart from being technical too! You always continue to influence my playing, Keep up te good works ;)

[@behindthen0thing525]

you know he did it in one take then

[@mikebarnes7441]

That's called being a drummer

[@erickshipmonster07]

This guy is a freak! The best I have heard in my whole life!

[@PromarkDrumsticks]

Glad you enjoyed the performance!

[@erickshipmonster07]

Promark Drumsticks If I enjoyed? I am freaking crying right now! Much respect for Promark and Periphery from Brazil!

[@erickshipmonster07]

This man can break 3 symbals with one swing of Promark stick! lol

[@HaloAdmiral]

Breaking cymbals is a sign of bad technique.

[@gablandim]

Is a joke for Periphery's fisrt album fans...

[@HoodRatKing90]

this is what passion for music looks like

[@guitartube5822]

Stunning. I haven’t heard drums sound so heartbreaking and uplifting and gut wrenching and gorgeous all at once. Wow... I imagine the Promark guys filming this in probably just in silent shock as he played through this song. Perfect drumming. IMO. Perfect sound perfect groove perfect everything. Dayum.

[@9ChildOfCybertron6]

I come back to this video every once in a while just to admire the amazing fucking passion Matt has for this piece.

[@dustypartition]

fuck yes i feel the love

[@arupp513]

Favorite song on the album. Thanks for the amazing music and play through. :)

[@PromarkDrumsticks]

That's for watching, Andrew!

[@JulianZampieriOfficial]

I've never seen drums played so tastefully. Simply amazing.

[@nikis1254]

This made me cry.. so much passion in his playing and so many emotions in the music.

[@allanculver3019]

I don’t usually comment on videos, but at one time this song meant something different to me, than what it does now. My wife passed in August of 2024, at 28. This masterpiece now hits on a total different level. Everyday I miss her and hurt that our story ended. I love you Rachel. Then and forever.

[@seanlafferty5936]

thank you promark for giving us free sticks from that night such incredible experience

[@PromarkDrumsticks]

Thanks for joining us!

[@VioletAOP416]

I heard what Matt said this song means to him in a clinic and now when I see him blow up in the climax of the song, how he hits so hard and gets into it so much, it kinda breaks my heart.

[@astrophotonics9470]

Superb perfomance, love his attitude while playing, Best Prog Metal band out there right now

[@Meinstantics]

3 words, Animals as Leaders. Periphery is borderline pop metal these days.

[@redcap5616]

Animals as Leaders is awesome but they focus too much on the complexity, Periphery, on the other hand, focuses both on the complexity and the emotion behind their songs. The two are awesome bands however.

[@Meinstantics]

Red Cap That's just as subjective as saying that Periphery are the "best prog metal band out there right now", which is a ridiculous claim. Music affects individuals in different ways, many AAL songs get to me on an emotional level, but there is no way to definitively say that any band is the best of its genre. Tesseract absolutely shits all over Periphery when it comes to expressing emotion in the progressive metal genre.

[@redcap5616]

+BrIT Well that's your opinion and I respect it, I never said periphery was the best prog band out there, I just said that each band is good at its own way. One more technical than the other but in the end they are both prog.

[@Meinstantics]

Red Cap Yeh, I was referring to the original posters' comment :)

[@srayondatta4399]

The fills in this song are CRAZYYY good

[@caramiajen8]

The passion in his playing is everything... I love when someone finds their joy in life because it reads on their face without even trying!! Not going to lie, I put this on my 72-in TV and just jam with my morning coffee!! I'd go to every one of their shows

[@Shadooee]

much rhythm, such drums. wow.

[@PromarkDrumsticks]

You bet! Have you gotten your hands on a pair of his new signature sticks?

[@lawrencemusik]

I just got a load of Promark 2Bs, so it wont be a while until I try these out.

[@SocialGore]

What's the weather like in 2013?

[@MrWorld46]

shut up

[@devoinshowerhandle946]

Only a song in 7/8 could hold so much emotion.

[@etrain8885]

Early on it's in 7/8, and towards the latter half it's in 15/8. Phenomenal stuff

[@devoinshowerhandle946]

agreed my nigga

[@anotherdrummer2]

7/4 then 4/4 then 7/4+8/4 (sometimes 8/4+7/4) is an easier way to count it. if you start in 7/8 all his fills are 32nd notes or faster. It makes for easier thinking and reading to put it in ?/4 divisions.

[@devoinshowerhandle946]

yeah the end is 15/8 or you could split it 7/8 8/8 either way its awesome. just found a new band lantlos. check them out

[@moonflow5133]

Sweet ether

M. Halpern is such a heavy hitter but I just love how his style complements the music !

[@CRAY0NEAT3R]

chills. I've never seen him play with this much raw passion. great video.

[@Karokabo]

Its such a Joy to watch him perform!! Just great!

[@mikemitchellnc]

When he rises off his seat at 2:49 going from the floor tom build into the high-hat groove, you know he is feeling it.

[@truckerruss5764]

I'm not a drummer but fuck I love watching this guy. The sound, the feeling, the emotion. Gives me goosebumps.

[@woof9408]

The raw power and impact of his hits, yet the grace and fluidity. This may seem cliche but he is like a flowing river cutting thru the mix, knowing when to let the song breath and when to let loose. Brilliant performance.

[@CeesarAlvarado]

Thanks so much to Pro Mark for uploading the actual playthrough

[@roudal4263]

Jan2020 - coming back to this, picking my jaw up off the floor. Dudes insane. And its not just about what he can do. its mostly about his selection and what he chooses to do and not do... an artist.

[@JacksonV22]

I was literally tearing up towards the end... Damn..

[@wipe0utpuls3]

The most beautiful song written to date..shame not many people know about it.

[@willvaughn6.395]

wipe0utpuls3 what's the song about ? ( not being sarcastic ) I just listen to the music don't pay much attention to the lyrics find it ruins the songs for me.

[@wipe0utpuls3]

Will12 Will12 The vocalist wrote it for his girlfriend..it's a love song. It means a lot to all members of the band...I read a comment about how Matt was crying all over the place because the song reminded him of his dog who passed away in 2015 and recorded the entire drum track in one take.

[@willvaughn6.395]

wipe0utpuls3 awh I see, thanks !

[@ardiologi]

literally love song for anyone you love~

[@TheTlMEWARP]

Obsessed with your drumming..also this song is perfection.

[@samuelschroder8203]

I love the emotion from this guy. I get such a sincere vibe from him.

[@jasonthomas16]

This is an absolute joy to watch

[@yappybjrthday9193]

Wow, such an incredible and beautiful song. This is exactly what I love about periphery, their sound is something that you will never hear anywhere else. They built themselves off of self preservation and independence, whether it be the fact that every single member runs their own successful business, or the fact that they own their own record label. And on top of that they’re starting to do NFTs. Periphery is just an incredible and unique band and I am genuinely grateful to be able to listen to them and learn from them, especially as a drummer.

[@dduem13]

This album changed my life. Will always be one of the most important albums for me...

[@davidnorris8749]

Matt is such a badass. and always reppin the O's! so much expression to go along with the feel of the song.

[@maxplay6563]

One of my favorite song. These guys are amazing, I hope i will one day see them

[@d.shevtsov]

Matt is just so amazing drummer!

[@esotericinfinity]

I love this video more and more each time I watch it

[@DrummingFishhead]

Such a great performance! That song is loaded with emotion and i feel that everytime i listen to it.

[@El33tPixel]

Truly one of the best performers I've ever seen, he's just so enveloped in the music and he lets the emotion take over and drive his playing

[@ryanbeatbox]

Favorite song from the album, such a beautiful piece of music

[@melomandrumspassion3959]

I always love when I can see and feel the passion of a musician. That is the way to play music. Love it !

[@pablomarin1947]

thank you matt you are an great inspiration!!! your groove is amazing!

[@ZackAttack1798]

This song is literally one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard.

[@josephstransky2427]

One of my favorite drummers. He brings life and power to his performance. Matt, you da man!!

[@BrentynMacMillan]

Tear shedded. DamnWoW, great stuff would watch again, and again.

[@federicokata]

You're great man! fantastic, love the way you play your music, i can feel your soul and your heart

[@oysterhead5150]

Matt has killer feel and dynamics, it's always a pleasure listening/watching him play.

[@mattkelsey904]

Love this man and this music what an awesome drummer and band

[@alexkennedy9637]

This song is beautiful. Matt's drumming fits it so perfectly, as with all of Periphery's music. Well done.

[@marcpeiron_studio]

I love how he plays, his style, his passion, his humility... He ALWAYS gives everything, even in a demonstration show. Pure perfection! :)

[@rityblackmore]

Great performance, one of my favorite song of PIII, awesome!

[@aftersound9998]

What a performance !! Amazing Matt. Love this song Periphery effing Rock

[@TeslaNick2]

Godly drummer, godly band. Heavenly song... SO fucking intense.... make me cry...

[@pillznarRy]

not many other things i can think of then being able to do this. To this song. With the energy behind it. Truly one of the funnest things i can imagine.

[@nunyabiznazz2775]

Matt is one of my favorite drummers. He puts out a great pocket/groove.

[@anonymousnate678]

Such a passionate drummer. You can just tell by his face during this video how much he loves doing this. Hell you can tell how passionate all these guys are if you've seen them live. My all time favorite band by a huge margin.

[@MarcoWagenblast]

Just beautiful !

[@geirjerstad6333]

Such an amazing drummer and fantastic song.

[@justinthomas1069]

Gosh what masterful cymbal work on this song!

[@mcgarnacle21]

Aside from the out of this world drumming, the production is just amazing in this, it's...perfect.

[@jellycardarelli9639]

My god the sound of the drums. I want to cry right now.

[@JessicaRadomsky23]

I think this is my most watched KZbin video. I wish I could see the amount of times I have watched this over and over again. Never gets old.

[@52alkom]

my favorite drummer right there.. passion soul groove technique perfect timing.. he has everything .. what an absolute beast

[@HansAaraas]

Matt is the best drummer out there in my honest opinion. Not just technique wise, but also just how freakin tasty his drumming is. His drumming lifts every song five notches compared to most other generic prog/djent drummers. Matt Garstka, Anup Sastry and Jay Postones are som other great "non generic" ones btw : )

[@DandelionVolta]

Hans Aaraas all the drummers you mentioned have very distinctive styles, I'd like to add Baard Koldstad from Leprous, he's great on the last album. And I'd like to see more of Luke Holland on whatever band he joins next.

[@WTFuneral]

i mean .....gavin harrison, danny carey , tomas haake etc

[@5dayslater]

Hans Aaraas for anyone looking for a great undiscovered drummer to watch, check out Brent Rodgers. I put Brent up with some of the greatest for sure.

[@dickmcwienersonIII]

Also I would say Ryan Van Poederooyen from Devin Townsend Project is very close in playing style to Halpern.

[@benruegg]

Steve Judd from Karnivool! Up there with the best. Extremely creative as well but so in time its almost God like.

[@HeyNoProblem]

Love love love the cymbals

[@damonwalsh3182]

This is so damn beautiful. I get emotional every time I listen to this song, and Matt's performance only enhances the experience. Live, this was an experience like no other.

[@TheRiot46]

Matt really Love at we do. we dance it the drum

[@manuelmachado56]

Im dreaming right now....that performance is so good to ear...thanks Matt and thanks Periphery

[@zachbuddie8393]

Matt plays with such feeling. He truly pours emotion into each hit. One of the greatest drummers.

[@rorylevell2762]

love watching matt play, the way he commands so much power is amazing

[@CyclopticAether]

First drum cover i've watched that brought me to tears of happyness 👌🤘

[@wesleytrott6397]

Such a beautiful song. I saw them play this in concert in November 2017 and I'm gonna be honest... I cried a little. The song always makes me think of my wife and daughter. That's what good music is all about. The emotion is captures. And Matt's playing certainly does that.

[@joemutangent]

Inspiring performance, Mr Halpern... got it all going on. Loved it!!

[@FantaFuture92]

the best song from PIII. Spencer nails this so hard!

[@wipe0utpuls3]

He always does :)

[@HansAaraas]

Matt is my favorite drummer of all time. So much energy, groove and feel. He just lifts every track he's on.

[@Philipp_Thielen_510]

I just love how he feels the music and how happy he is when drumming

[@wyliehj]

the drum sound in this video is phenomenal just every piece of that kit sounds amazing

[@aalegge]

Matt's drumming style has been the most influential on me over the years. I aspire to play as fluid, confident, and passionate as him 🤘

[@Splund1983]

Incredible drummer from an equally incredible band! Outstanding!

He puts so much emotion into his drumming, incredible

[@metfan4l]

Great sounding kit!