Meinl Cymbals - Brann Dailor - "Ancient Kingdom"

Mastodon - "Ancient Kingdom"
Check out a full playlist of cymbals from Brann’s setup here: bit.ly/2p9JYKo
15” Byzance Foundry Reserve Hihats
19” Byzance Traditional Medium Thin Crash
20” Byzance Traditional Medium Crash
22” Byzance Jazz China-Ride
21” Classics Custom Ghost Ride (Brann’s Signature Cymbal)

[@realmach5]

Could actually watch Brann play all day. In fact if he did a playthrough of every Mastodon song I'd probably sit down and binge watch them all.

[@mattfanofcats3262]

yes plz, if he posts some Remission drum playthroughs i will fudgin cry

[@halsinden]

panning out like a netflix series. 'previously, on brann-wallops-the-ever-loving-shit-out-of-some-round-bois...'

[@DJK1972]

Me too 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@jher8865]

I agree!!

[@gregtheflyingwhale]

i actually prefer these playthroughs better than the actual album songs lol

[@flyboymcgee8059]

Legend has it, if you look directly behind one of Brann's fills you will find an equally, yet more impressive fill.

[@CFViking]

I heard that if you play Mastodon backwards, you can hear the devil whispering "Holy shit Brann calm down"

[@tylermoulton7294]

Hahaha

[@thereverand15]

"Man that fill is so good." "Which one?" "Yes."

[@tadpole4358]

I drove 1000 miles to Atlanta a few weekends ago to see his band arcadeas debut show in a super tiny bar..i watched him setup his own R.R kit and through the entire set if I put my arm out I could have touched his kick. I was closer than most people ever have a chance to get. as a longtime Don fan getting to stand within a foot of him playing was the most invigorating and awe inspiring experience of my life..his style is unbelievably flawless and creative. This dude hits like his life depends on it. As well He is an outstanding human being. Rockstar yes. Does he act like one? No All in all Brann is a fucking hero and if I could, I'd give the dude a billion dollars to ensure he never stops playing drums..!! I could go on forever but I'll stop here. Long live Twinkle Toes

[@artemcultura6191]

Pretty awesome! Lucky to see any shows with this virus shit. Surprised to hear about a show for real

[@DrummerGrrrl]

Well, Georgia state has been a bit too slow to get the concept of a killer pandemic...I used to live in Atlanta and the government leaders there are mainly concerned about making money for themselves.

[@tristan8823]

@@DrummerGrrrl seems like they're finally shutting things down now, crazy it took that long

[@BobbyJetty1502]

The most invigorating and awe-inspiring experience of your life. You do play drums right? Either way I think your man crush is full steam ahead 💪🤠

[@puppetmaster8551]

Brann is the Man, one of the best drummers in the business and easily one of the coolest and most laid back, he’s also always great to fans. Brann is the fuckin man. Favorite drummer for me no doubt

[@jackk9497]

I know this is supposed to showcase mainly the drums, but i would have loved for Brann to sing his parts in this. His voice is so awesome.

[@puppetmaster8551]

Brent Byers no doubt, he’s clearly putting in a lot of work because he’s definitely Improved a lot, great voice and one of the best drummers there is

[@deathmetalchili6902]

I love all of their vocal styles. But Brann's is my favorite. Definitely my favorite singer right now. That isn't taking anything away from his drumming......that's for sure!!!!

[@puppetmaster8551]

Jason Keary I love them all tbh, my favorite is when we get multiple or even all 3 on the same song, brann has a great voice tho and it’s only getting better, incredible musician

[@benzskyeshxc96]

i heard they train with professional vocal trainer.

[@horgecondaliza6644]

In my opinion, him being able to sing while playing with all these fills just adds to how fucking amazing he is

[@hectormonasterios1417]

How can someone dislike this? If you're watching this video is because you appreciate musicianship, and you're watching one of the best drummers in metal music in an intimate and well recorded performance and you dislike it? I don't get, this video is freaking awesome

[@archangel5627]

Héctor Monasterios I couldn’t agree with you more! I just don’t understand the haters out there! You would think that if you clicked on this video you wanted to see Brann play the drums to Mastodon which are one of the best working bands in Metal right now. Not only is he an amazing drummer but the guy sings so damn well! Mastodon’s cover of Stairway to Heaven is fantastic and Brann’s vocals on Stairway are unbelievable! The first time I heard Mastodon’s cover I honestly thought they had sampled Robert Plants vocals, that’s how Fucking good his singing was! But going back to this video, how anyone can dislike this is a complete mystery unless they really are trolling! If that’s the case, Fuck Them!💪🏻

[@billmcyrus]

They are one of the best bands in any genre. Skill is skill.

[@acupofcoffee693]

I can only think of guys who manipulate their YT algorythimby disliking something. My acc for example is music only, to achieve this I only let my liked videos and watch history count into my feed so I get only recommendations based on what I watch and like. I also like pc games but don't want them in my account on YT. I just watch it and then delete it from my watch history. Others may dislike a video to keep it from their feed. I think it's uncool against the creators or artist in this video. But well, it's the internet. Cheers dudes

[@MarkRiches]

bots. and people trying to train their recommendations who maybe just dont like mastodon and it popped up on their feed. I love mastodon but I understand not everyone does, that is fine lol. Don't worry about a video's likes and dislikes. who cares.

[@sitvisjes]

Haters man.

[@zmajo33]

That snare be like: SOMEONE PLS CALL 911

[@alexstewart839]

Brann, stop! It's already dead!

[@flyboymcgee8059]

That snare got more attention in 6:09 than i got in the sum total of my first 3 relationships

[@VexChoccyMilk]

Nate Hamann if each snare hit was a moment of attention it got more than my whole life lol.

[@godu1111]

rofl, my thoughts exactly

[@Nahuel_Ramos]

I'm a simple man. I spot a Brann new clip, I press like

[@roromoho]

You're a simple man, you see a comment already use 1000000 Times, you copy it.

[@Nahuel_Ramos]

@@roromoho I just wanted to be popular :'- (

[@wellintongomes4546]

@@Nahuel_Ramos I support you my friend, be happy, and nothing else matters!

[@adrianmyst]

I pressed like on your comment because of your name, dude, cause Nahuel sounds reeeeaaally funny in russian, no offense, don't want to show disrespect or something, it's just a funny coincidence

[@Nahuel_Ramos]

​@@adrianmyst Lol Tell me more, I'm interested to know what's the meaning in russian (if there's a word that sounds like that) or if it's just funny for how it sounds! In spanish, it's pronounced like reading (in english) the word "Now" and the letter "L" ...(Now L)

[@JoelWants]

Huge respect for this guy playing something that hard and complex and still sing that good.

[@azigogniiji5594]

6yrs of emperor of sand. love these playthroughs.

[@Juel92]

me: this song is kinda chill brann: literally burning enough calories to feed africa

[@MatthewGClarke]

And he's not even singing on this version!

[@cloudsss83]

that's not the right way to use the word literally... just saying

[@Juel92]

@@cloudsss83 If it's 100% obvious that it's not meant literally it's a hyperbolic joke. In cases when it's unclear I only use literally the "right" way.

[@JayCord00]

@@cloudsss83 snowflake alert .....

[@chinmoysaikia3500]

Not funny.

[@dobrien14031975]

Brann must carbo load before a show!!!! .....People: "How do you get your exercise?" Brann: "I'm the drummer for Mastodon"

[@neocommenter]

The key to staying in shape at 45.

[@jeremy7383]

one of the best drummers of our time and new generation. Seriously underrated

[@billmcyrus]

He works harder in 5 minutes than some people do in 2 years at their jobs.

[@ThrashBandicoot666]

I love Brann's kit so much. Always so much personality. A more suitable kit for one of the best drummers in modern metal.

[@ChadSextoid1]

Brann has no chill at all. Gotta love his style. It makes Mastodon who they are.

[@stratocaster0842]

Nearly impossible to have the drums be a lead instrument in metal and this guy’s done it his whole career, better than anyone else ever has.

[@billmcyrus]

He definitely takes in the power and complexity of the lyrics and I think he is thinking through and feeling every bit of it as he plays. In interviews they have said that all of their music is based on personal feelings dealing with real life situations so it's 100% honest, so that gives it depth in its foundation that a band just making up stuff to fill radio time will never have.

[@JaythanRodriguez]

They all have such distinct styles and they blend them in such an incredible way!

[@thecoderofyoutube]

This song has more killer hooks than that bit in Ichi the Killer.

[@JohnMatayas]

More killer hooks than fucking Pinhead the Cenobite

[@sleepinggiant4083]

Love the groove that's created for the guitar solo on this song. Another masterpiece by Mastodon

[@billmcyrus]

This is such a beautiful song and watching him play it gives me even more appreciation of its complexity.

[@keepitwolf23]

I saw them at Pompano theater in florida with Deathklok, high on fire and converge. They played crack the skye top to bottom. One of the best shows I ever went to. Only on one hit of acid, the looney toons batch.

[@TheHomieFedSmoker]

This man is so damn good. His snare rolls/fills are prob my favorite out of any drummer. Danny Carey’s chops/rolls/triplets, Brann’s snare rolls, and Jon Theodore’s style / mixture of different genres are my 3 fav drummers.

[@gigagod3384]

Great taste in Drummers,truly a connoisseur

[@paulparker8298]

His style is one constant drumroll!! He’s absolutely awesome 👏

[@JRSRLN]

I know this video is about Brann, but Brent's vocals in this song is just 🔥🔥🔥 This one just easily just became my favourite song in the album.

[@puppetmaster8551]

Such a great song and Brann crushes it like always, man is so good. Love these videos

[@ivanmarin6951]

The best drum kit ever, I love that colours man. And as always... Fantastic drumming, one of the best drummers in the metal scene

[@cassiodcc]

A unique style.. Dailor is Amazing!

[@salvadorrosas7018]

Love the little variations on the last chorus, he's such a beast!!

[@SOADVSSOAD]

Brand is such a beast. I remember seeing him play with a four piece kit on remission and did more with that than any other drummer.

[@marosmager2578]

That chorus is amazing! Love Brann's playing,love Mastodon!! Thanks for the video Meinl🤘👏

[@tommunist10]

Brann has the energy and chops of a Gospel drummer and I love it.

[@Chiefmonks]

hahaha!

[@augsdoggs]

Best kick drum skin I’ve seen yet! Rodney Dangerfield and Redd Foxx in b/w! Edit: Great playing too! I bought a Mastadon cd years ago and liked it, but only listened to it a couple times. I didn’t know who he was until the end of the video. The beautiful kit made me want to check it out.

[@dannylugojr3428]

Yes , that drum kit looks amazing !!!

[@thadrea4241]

still watching... 2023! Brann is so good. one of my all time favorite drummers. EVER!!!!!!!!!!

[@shadinio]

Dear MEINL, Please film videos for all other Mastodon songs. Hell, have Brann cover some Metallica too. And Iron Maiden. Shit, even Beatles. Look...just...give him the sticks and turn on the cameras.

[@Ig-jf6gv]

Hell yessssss !!!!

[@MarkArandjus]

...I now wanna see an EP of Mastodon covering The Beatles. Their rendition of say Paperback Writer would almost certainly rule!

[@Im_Still_LightSpeedLayne]

This has become my favorite song

[@patspat]

This guy is a pure talent from music universe :) Love his playing! His amazing :)

[@jordantalks77]

wicked drummer, one of the best metal drummers for unique creativity and shred

[@andrewyoussef2267]

🤘Man that was awesome! Great drumming Brann!!

[@CrudeSausage]

Greatest song ever, magnificent drumming.

[@conalls2480]

Obviously his ghosts, groove and fills are incredible, but the subtleties in his playing take him from an incredible drummer to an absolutely insane drummer

[@joshuabush2569]

Indeed, I think a lot of that gets lost In The mix on the studio albums

[@TacoSallust]

Knowing Brann is this perfect octopus PLUS he's a singer in this track, it's just amazing.

[@andredejager2497]

I won't lie, the cymbals do sound amazing - absolutely love the ride. Brann is obviously beast as well; like a many-tentacled machine moving around the kit

[@tojorozombie]

In awe, really! Your humor and humble nature are appreciated, kind Sif!👍🔥🤘

[@TC-lk2ev]

He is awesome and that album was so good.

[@LucasCosta180]

Brann "Herta" Dailor BRUTALLL!!!

[@AmericansforTrump]

He definitely has the best looking drum kit I've ever seen.

[@edwardelenes5589]

Personal all time favorite of his was the polka dot kit. This one has Rodney Dangerfield and Red Fox on it so now its a 1A 1B situation.

[@AmericansforTrump]

@@edwardelenes5589 definitely a nice kit as well especially with it paying homage to Randy Rhodes.

[@terrythompson7535]

One of the most underrated bands..

[@CrudeSausage]

And this song in particular is also underrated. I don't know how anyone can shake their ass to some mediocre "rap" when Ancient Kingdom has been unleashed to the world.

[@JRSRLN]

@@CrudeSausage speaking of shaking 🍑 The Motherload 😩🍑

[@anthonyjillali4287]

Dear Mastodon please consider releasing a new album in the near future. I humbly request new awesomeness.

[@leviathan3630]

same

[@eastwaters4082]

They might have 2 more full albums up their sleeve, at that point they've deserved a well rest.

[@billmcyrus]

I guess it just depends on what stuff they have enough to say about. They write about what comes to them personally.

[@bobafett3855]

Word on the galactic billboard is they're recording another album very soon

[@anthonyjillali4287]

@@bobafett3855 yup I saw that and hopefully it'll be released before the end of this year though I doubt it.

[@himynameisaaron86]

And he does shit like this over an hour a night, for almost a full year. What a fucking legend.

[@mercenarysoldier]

Brann, thank you so much for this, and thanks to Mastodon for making so fuckin awesome music bro

[@ezzong]

This song should've been the single for the album in my opinion. Although they are all amazing, this one is very catchy and epic.

[@Mike_Jones68]

I rarely buy things that have names attached cuz i dont know, just a thing i guess. But i had to buy this guy's ghost ride cymbal the instant i heard it. I mean what an incredible piece of musical tonal art that cymbal is. And believe me or not, ive been spending months listening to ride sounds trying to find an upgrade, and thought i had it down to like 3. Never knew this existed until this week. Must have been fate that I hadnt pulled the trigger on ajything. But my oh my, what a beautiful ride!

[@Dnll88]

Amazing drummer. 🔥

[@alexstewart839]

I lust so hard over Brann's tom tones, but I honestly wouldn't know what to do with drums that sound that good.

[@JimmyBlimps]

Hit em'

[@alexstewart839]

@@JimmyBlimps That seems incorrect, but I don't know enough to tell you why.

[@cd_core]

this kit is so sick - reminds me of old school carnival bumper cars. excellent playthrough. ggs

[@pistolpetewilliams]

This dude blows my mind! Great video

[@markhickman3160]

Been a huge fan since the today is the day days!!!

[@tonyjessop]

Impressive! I am in awe!

[@Beelzeboss1337]

Sound: good Drumming: excellent Smile: perfect

[@Nothingface2011]

Made my day, which I really needed.

[@janoshielscher4240]

One of the most unbelievable drumparts, I ve ever saw. Fucking hell, brann is awsome!

[@myksbox]

good lord man!!! Mastodon my favorite band, Brann Dailor is the freaking best. I like how he has developed a light sweat by the end of this vid. A normal human would be convulsing on the floor by the end of that workout

[@Maine_87]

My favorite drummer 😁😁😁. Amazement.

[@Ifirit_D]

Mine too dude, Brann is incredibly talented.

[@bradhargis2261]

He plays drums like he knows Chuck Norris is silently watching him behind a corner.

[@hyperboreandesolation]

He shines bright like a diamond.

[@olavjorvik94]

When Meinl try to make a cymbal demo, but ends up making an Evans and Tama ad. Man, that snare takes a beating...

[@billmcyrus]

Well, it's not the like each cymbal didn't also get a couple hundred hits also, though.

[@olavjorvik94]

@@billmcyrus obviously. But not compared to that snare!

[@xpatzorsx]

God damn, dude. Brann Dailor is so fun to watch.

[@christophercarson7733]

Dope looking set rip Rodney and redd on the bass drum pretty impressive

[@khetaglagkuev6001]

It's so crazy that he can sing while playing

[@Erickhetfield]

He has a very unique approach to drumming. It's basically a lot of fills and snare rolls, over a "straight forward" base. But it's is fun and has personality.

[@mattrobbins1938]

This bit 2:26 where he works between the snare and the hi-hat (I am not a drummer) I just love. I could just loop this endlessly!

[@nickp440]

I love how on the way back he hits it with his left before he crosses back over

[@mattrobbins1938]

@@nickp440 Makes me want to learn to play the drums but then I realise that I am nearly 50 and I would probably be dead before I could play 1/10th as well as he does!

[@Quantumface]

God I love this band.

[@oliverjackson5070]

Amazing kit.

[@michaelpelzar9129]

How he plays like this and sings at the same time, its sorcery

[@dreamsburndown9164]

amazing. so much talent

[@DRUMSandBUBS]

Protect this man at all costs

[@str1897]

well that's an interesting looking kit, and it sounds really good!

[@nicodrums98]

Checked out this video and know im hooked on Mastodon

[@Ferklaus]

Those B/B toms sounds amazing !!!

[@iii5091]

While many aim for speed and fancy fills this dude is got something that most wish and only a few actually have and that's his own voice.

[@Not_Andrew_Huberman]

No matter the song I can almost bet he’ll roll through the kit over and over

[@joedagostino7813]

The Lizard King and if it serves the song is that a bad thing?

[@Erickhetfield]

@@joedagostino7813 Calm down.

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

Hahaha, was totally expecting that from the video, and I wasn't disappointed 😁

[@Namraets45]

One of the greats!

[@jared1zn]

Awesome video

[@dale8809]

Freaking A it's fun to watch this guy play.

[@groledo]

Whole most drummers would focus on beats per minute, they forget that Mr Dailor has invented a new unit of measurement: FILLS per minute!

[@vagflu07]

What a Song. What a drummer

[@Marps2016]

Out of this world

[@spankthadrumz]

No one : Brann : FLAQUTAPOUPATSIKOUFLAQUAFLAQUAFLATATATAPOUPOUM

[@davidcoriat5958]

Coucou théo

[@Philtoid]

That drum kit looks as good as it sounds. Great playing. Swear this guy gets younger with age.

[@johnvarcoe1821]

How does he sing while playing drums like that amazing talents

[@Faststartmarketer]

Ok, This is my favorite song on this album... ...And I know this is supposed to be a spotlight of his drumming (Perfect BTW) But why? Why change the solo section, the rhythm section doesn't come in until the second bar? It really helps show off Brann's symbol work. Why mess with it? Love Mastodon!

[@ljruss42]

Dude is a whole beast on the drums

[@sebastianalzate3568]

Brann Is the smoothest drummer now days, he puts a lot of fills when no one will expect.

[@benkeegan9966]

Madison,and Milwaukee,Gojira was there both times too! Kutgw!

[@remusblaque8207]

epic song!

[@tharushaya]

love how this guy goes to grammys , completely unrecognized there....and quietly comes back to his drum-kit to say "fuck you" loudly with his music....🤣🤣

[@Christopher-md7tf]

Sounds killer as always 👍🏿

[@perpetualgrimace]

Had to check to make sure I was playing at normal speed 😰

[@megadeuce2350]

very nice

[@dominikbilinski5807]

"people gets offended by the china" great timing

[@nercksrule]

The cymbal has always been called the china, it wasn't renamed "the china" to force a narrative.

[@jackmills5071]

@@nercksrule not to mention Wuhan makes some great China's and great budget b20 cymbals.

[@pgrrkm3979]

@@nercksrule r/woooosh

[@bak1386]

Sickest kit ever