Meinl Cymbals - Brann Dailor - "Ghost of Karelia"

"Ghost of Karelia" - Mastodon
Check out a full playlist of demos for Brann’s cymbals: 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)

[@loganw1373]

Love the fill from 0:00 to 5:15

[@BallsDeepInDahl]

🤭

[@MrGiandrum]

ahahahahah!

[@evancollier6407]

Lol

[@PeterToepfer]

Funny - but TRUE!

[@MalinLH]

Who else here just wants him to go ahead and do every Mastodon song?

[@Mari000]

He should seriously do an album play through

[@DownInFlames85]

Absolutely agree!

[@blkmtl96]

I'm wondering how many of these there actually are?

[@Mari000]

blkmtl96 hopefully lots more

[@frankburdodrums8984]

😎

[@_dmfd]

Brann's the only one in Mastodon who doesn't look like he's aged 30 years lmao. Troy turned into a greying wizard, Bill turned into an 1800's Pinkerton agent, Brent looks like an alcoholic uncle, but Brann still looks 30 lol

[@meinlcymbals]

"1800's Pinkerton agent"...best description ever! 😀 - Chris/Meinl

[@drofnoise555]

to be fair, they've been around for 18 years. not bad aging for rockers

[@bilbono5823]

I was thinking the same thing lol dude is a vampire

[@andrewbatistoni5779]

perfect description

[@micahbyce2655]

Drummers are like marathon runners, they are just in good shape (generally speaking).

[@FamousCoozie]

I appreciate how sparingly Brann uses double bass. Some metal drummers just ride it all day and it gets so boring. When he does it, it really stands out.

[@izaakh.4567]

He used it alot more in the earlier days of mastodon like on Iron Tusk on Leviathan or on Remission

[@evancollier6407]

Wtf? He uses double pedals for like 3 min straight

[@evancollier6407]

He plays to the guitars, not the bass which is what separates him from anyone else

[@Randinator]

This is one of the best albums of the 2000s.

[@meinlcymbals]

Absolutely. Crack the Skye is epic.

[@NoLimitHonky]

Pick up the instrumental version of it if you haven't already- it's a totally different trip just focusing on the tunes.

[@shanescalise4592]

One of the best albums, with the best drummers of.... forever.

[@TMmodify]

@@NoLimitHonky WHAT ? there's an instrumental version ?

[@faberhaus746]

@@TMmodify Its Crack the Skye Deluxe edition. All the regular tracks plus the instrumental for each

[@jr34v3r]

This guys runs himself ragged on the drums and writes incredibly complicated shit and when you see him play he just has the biggest smile ever on his face. He clearly loves what he does and so do we!

[@LieLikesMusic]

Please play the entire Crack the Skye album like this. Outstanding performance like always

[@beserker1912]

It's already on KZbin, search for brann dailor and the name of any song on CTS

[@BallsDeepInDahl]

Agreed

[@jackobtate1238]

@@JDubzDrumz same!!!!! Such a gem of a album and Brann is just a god on the kit. Ghosts of Kharelia is my favorite out of all👌

[@andrewcartwright7049]

This album was nuts live. They sound even better live than on recording

[@Violence1320]

there is an instrumental version of this album. i wish all mastodon were like this.

[@godu1111]

Mastodon would not be Mastodon without Brann. What a beast of a player. So creative. I just love his lines.

[@brandonaitchison3747]

ALL Mastodon members matter! Lmao haha yeah dude! His style is uniqe, engaging and legendary. Brann is such an inspiring guy! I cant wait for new Mastodon!

[@paulweaver7073]

@@brandonaitchison3747 he wrote most of the lyrics for a while there, too

[@brandonaitchison3747]

@The Lord of Entropy Yes! The ballsy ass riffs come from him mostly. He was a KEY component in the making of Emperor Of Sand. Also that stash rules!

[@tkorreck]

Special Agent Krycek is the guy at the party that hates parties and complains the whole time.

[@puppetmaster8551]

The Lord of Entropy bill is extremely important, he writes a bunch of the riffs, dude is a riff machine while brent is the more technical dude who does more shredding. So ya bill is super important to the band, great player and a fantastic riff writer. He was the driving force behind their last album EOS, he did alot of really great stuff on that album

[@Mari000]

He can flickity flam those drums

[@joethehammervalentine]

Like nobody I ever seen or knew

[@TMmodify]

literally came here to write that

[@sunscarredmusic]

CrystalLake84 Magnificent work, sir or madam.

[@bellmeisterful]

Lol

[@blakehasty3700]

Like flickity flam flam flam!

[@mikethered4864]

Definitely my favorite drummer. The "organized chaos" style... madness from start to finish, but madness with PRECISION

[@patrickolivier1]

Systematic Chaos

[@painlessly_bc]

How Brann is able to do a whole set of songs like this will forever be a mystery to me. it. is. hard.

[@bobbyosborne2375]

AND SING AT THE SAME DAMN TIME

[@painlessly_bc]

@@bobbyosborne2375I FORGOT *AND SING AT THE SAME DAMN TIME*

[@Ig-jf6gv]

But in live while he is singing he not play the same fills o parts like the perform in studio....but man still monster and freak energy boy

[@deathdrummer1000]

PUT SOME BUTTER ON THEM DAMN ROLLS

[@NoLimitHonky]

[@melodicmonster]

He did--look at his hair!

[@DavidOakesMusic]

Possibly my favourite moment on the whole Crack The Skye album : " Sinister Twin! Choking on Fear....Bonded Iron Sink to the core....! " Chills every time.

[@Fishfishfishfishfishfishfishfi]

One of my favorites as well. It's so unbelievably good

[@BrunoLongfield]

yes!

[@claytonmartin3305]

Twinnsakes

[@Daniel.Miranda]

This song is so underrated Troy is awesome on the vocals. Who else thinks of the album cover when he says sinister twin?

[@fabioriato]

@@Daniel.Miranda it's his best vocal performance on any Mastodon song, if you ask me

[@mttpjeremy]

Brann: literally using every muscle in his body while playing extremely complex rhythms. Also Brann: Fuck it, I’m the lead singer now too. Nothing but respect lol

[@Ghost-fe1vp]

@@dcmastermindfirst9418 jelousy of people will more skill than you isnt a good look lol

[@Ghost-fe1vp]

@@dcmastermindfirst9418 You know what I mean's to type you're just avoiding it because you know its tru

[@Ghost-fe1vp]

@Dakota Lovell spelin dont matter thats just a coping mechanism

[@Ghost-fe1vp]

@@dcmastermindfirst9418 You mean spellin thier cheef and no it does not matter

[@janpietraszewski759]

The great thing about brann is that he uses the drums as an instrument, not a metronome like so many other bands

[@diemcarl5546]

🥇

[@DrTurdsley]

My buddies and I met Brann after a show (in Minneapolis on their Primus tour) and he was the nicest dude, totally made our night as we are all huge fan of Mastodon.

[@soakedbearrd]

Totally down to earth dude it seems

[@churrosdajedi2222]

all the guys in mastodon (with the exception of brent probably) are just so nice and fun people. they're one of the only bands I'd consider meeting and greeting with because they are just renowned for being nice. other bands can show up to a meet and greet and lose fans because of how mean or grumpy the members are (the who, pink floyd, gnr), it kinda ruins the magic, but mastodon doesn't disappoint.

[@shrinjayghosh4633]

This kit is so beautiful

[@Adiaf8oros]

hahaha what???

[@aaronwalker1678]

Bass drum photo is better

[@TheCOZ]

Mostly Rodney and Redd.

[@amishhackerlul3731]

Such an underrated drummer.

[@churrosdajedi2222]

both inside and outside of the metal community

[@SpikeletTheBoss]

honestly so underrated I would dare say Brann is the greatest metal drummer of all time

[@stevenrschnettler]

Awesome! Now let's see that prog breakdown in The Last Baron!

[@mellendegenerate]

Literally this

[@adamnesbitt11]

The whole song slaps but pretty much weekly I put it on and just skip to 6:40 or whatever for that one part

[@tuomas_]

@@adamnesbitt11 I do this too. In The Last Baron the riff around 8:18 mark is *THE Mastodon Riff* for me!

[@SupahStar247]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3jWo2tppZh0mposi=qbJqV-GBan7wlJ8M Skip to 21:20

[@trainspotter360]

He the busiest beaver of a drummer I've ever seen.

[@caseyguillot1628]

Hes busier than a one legged man in an ass kicking contest

[@caseyguillot1628]

Does that guitar melody remind anyone of the schism guitar breakdown?

[@eastwaters4082]

@@caseyguillot1628 Busier than a cat burying shit on concrete!

[@alexwales8914]

@@eastwaters4082 Well that is fucking busy isn't it then

[@jbasti227]

@@alexwales8914 He’s a busy little beaver

[@Oilid]

The most expressive drummer of these times!

[@omukssbm]

Baard Kolstad

[@markopuranen5910]

@@omukssbm Correct.

[@MikeMike-jj8nd]

Brann's activity on the drums is unparalleled. The man is a machine!

[@toyomatt84]

Brann is such an amazingly talented drummer. Dude can fill any space with those drums. Its truly a remarkable skill set to behold.

[@givemefreebeers6718]

He doesn't get the recognition he deserves, it's a shame

[@CrustaceonsReef]

I play bass and have no idea how people can have that level of coordination to play drums like this. It’s wizardry.

[@Manuebola]

My girl is a drummer and she once tried to teach me how to play the thing, as I'm a big fan of the drummers. I was doing fine with just my hands, but the moment I tried using my feet as well I completely messed up and lost the plot. It's amazing how people can make these kinda stuff with those levels of precision. It's just insane.

[@fabioriato]

I'm a bass player and it's beyond me how Troy sings "Ghost of Karelia" while playing it too.

[@myriadpath]

this entire album was a stroke of musical genius, it doesn't get enough credit as the masterpiece it truly is

[@andrewohare3872]

What a kit. What a song. What a man.

[@seamorebuttz]

Love the bass drum head. Rodney dangerfield and Redd Foxx

[@nickthedick135]

Brann Dailor's kit is EVERYTHING!!

[@BalconyBallads]

Love how he can add so much color in his playing and play very busy beats and it never sounds like “overplaying”.

[@danielbaker1743]

I'm not a drummer but could obviously recognize how good Brann is. But actually watching him play is mind blowing and has brought him up even higher level for me

[@kalebcrommett1349]

I met him at a show in Portland. He was in the audience watching baroness and he was standing right next to my friend and I. I told him he was a drum God. He was super appreciative and he hung out there until shortly before their set. Super cool dude.

[@kalebcrommett1349]

Can't describe how nervous I was though. It was when they were touring on crack the Skye so I was hardcore fan-girling.

[@jongallardo8006]

He is such a genuine human. Saw mastodon and gojira in Denver a couple nights ago. After thier set he came to the mic and thanked all of the crew and stagehands for the hard work and tossed all his sticks in the crowd

[@diemcarl5546]

Brann's fills are 💯 signature. I love his chops 🥩🪓 and his look is totally rock-'n'-roll 🙏

[@realmach5]

Love watching Brann, he's such a fun drummer. All of the guys in Mastodon are just awesome.

[@Davenci_T1st]

Since his first video i've been waiting for this song!!

[@C0L0SSUS]

Absolute beast of a drummer. It takes an insane amount of work to make it look that easy!

[@Christopher-md7tf]

One of the best-sounding drummers out there today

[@chavlitko]

I'm from Karelia and my ghost wants to say: This playthrough is AMAZING !

[@Racerdew]

I remember seeing Mastodon live once and they played all of crack the skye and it was so incredibly loud and powerful, it was at that show that I knew what it meant to be truly face-melted

[@Truth-Assassin]

This album was so impactful. It sounds timeless, like it always existed, yet is still fresh today. Just an absolute masterpiece. I never tire of it.

[@anthonyjillali4287]

I've been waiting for this playthrough for a long time. His featherlight touches on the Ghostrider are just trippy.

[@aberwood]

Brann is a powerhouse, but I love when he slows down even more. The steambreather opening maybe one of the meatiest yet groovy drum tracks ever.

[@MisterGreenw00d]

The intro of Steambreather is fucking awesome indeed. Even the small guitar solo is so freaking good

[@TC-lk2ev]

@@MisterGreenw00d duuun dun dun, dunnn dun duuun, dunn dun dun, dunn dun dunnnaaaanaaaaaa

[@muffmonster]

I am vibing SO HARD with those toms

[@dillon9908]

You can really tell Brann was getting so into the groove while he was banging those drums. He looks so full of glee and I don't blame him, if I could play at his level I'd love to just knock out songs like it's nothing.

[@GozMaster]

You sir, Complete me. Please do ALL the songs like this! Please. God I Love Mastodon.

[@serjstoned]

“Dang ol good drummer on them dang ol skins man, tell you what”

[@MeshuggahFan-iy6tb]

DANG OL MAN.. I TELL YOU, HWHATT

[@serjstoned]

Meshuggah Fan8675 I stand corrected sir.

[@Treyorrrr]

Dangit, Brannie

[@serjstoned]

Gen-X Ennial that’s what the government would want you to think

[@connorcampbell144]

that's the snare sound I WANT

[@borgullet3376]

As soon as i saw Red and Rodney i was like yeah, dude is definitely gonna wield

[@michaeltobin9846]

That bass drum is holding on for dear life!

[@notsure1969]

Brann is a living legend.

[@David-do8ng]

Brann has got to be one of the most underrated drummers in metal right now!

[@doomslayerplushie6662]

What are you saying he is like the most respected and known one in the metalverse

[@rosiemurray2611]

FINALLY one of these videos where they have Brann fully locked in and playing the song with great quality

[@briancherry8088]

I see Brann, I click. Good job!

[@gjgp89]

Cannot overstate how GREAT this band is, this LP is and how AMAZING this dude's drumming is AND fits their music. 🤘

[@fettfan91]

I love how all of the members of Mastodon can geek out on their gear. It’s no wonder every album sounds amazing.

[@Serithose]

You can tell he really loves this song, this is so cool to watch.

[@nostalgiajunkie]

For his sake I hope they don’t play this one live too much, I’m exhausted just watching

[@Mari000]

Tobias Poulsen indeed. Drumming is a workout.

[@locky123987]

He also sings some of the harmonies during the double kick section when they play this live. The dude is a machine

[@x.kalibre]

Oh, but they do. I think it's one of the songs they play on a regular basis from its respective album, Crack in the Skye. Brann Dailor is one of my favorite drummers in all of metal ^^ If you liked it, I strongly recommend listening to the entire Crack in the Skye album. It's my absolute favorite of theirs, and Brann just crushes it beginning to end. =)

[@ZirkelBerry]

Both times I've seen them live they have played this song

[@Mari000]

José Pestana it’s always between Leviathan and Crack The Skye as their best for me.

[@roldirevan2130]

These videos featuring Brann gave two awesome gifts... Mastodon's music and desire to change my cymbal setup to Meinl. 🤘❤

[@IThinkILostMyHeadach]

One of my favorite drummers out there

[@o-REDBEARD-o]

same man! Really bug me when people say hes a one trick pony. Hes so much more! Hes one of the biggest creative forces in Mastodon. He writes tons of the lyrics, he comes up with album concepts, he does all the percussion with the little shakers and triangles etc and hes a killer drummer! Hes is a rare talent!

[@CheeseTaterson]

Finding this video a couple years later, wouldn't mind seeing Brann come back to do "Pushing the Tides." SOOO MUCH insane stuff going on in the song; I need to see how he pulls it off!

[@TheHomieFedSmoker]

The dynamic range he gets on his snare rolls is so fucking sick. Got damn.

[@Ssssssnakeisone]

I had the honor and privilege of casually chatting with Brann at my friend's house in Memphis, where the band crashed that night. I asked him to show me the drum line from "Honor" by Today Is The Day, and later they played a CD (or tape) of their new music... March Of The Fire Ants. Also learned he was in an Elvis Costello cover band. I have no regerts.

[@buckfuttler2877]

i got to hang with him and bs for about an hour after a mastodon show in seattle. super good dude! gave brent hinds a dank nug and got a big hug from him haha. fun night!

[@artwallace2366]

One of my top favorite drummers.he adds so much depth to each song its like a basic beat and full-on drum fill from beginning to end. It seems so improvised like there is no way you could ever play their songs the same way each time

[@martianshoes]

My first listen to Mastadon. Music is just so tasty, so textured. This guy Brann is unbelievable. Control of push, and release is freakin’ awesome.

[@PactWithLucifer]

Dear Brann, please consider uploading the rest of Crack the skye as well.

[@nathanexplosion878]

Holy shit, why did the drums not sound this good on the record? That kit is fucking spectacular, and the mastering on this recording is absolutely incredible! I don't even play the drums and I'm ready to order Meinl cymbals.

[@mjh5437]

I love the paint job on those drums,they remind me of 70s custom cars.

[@keben92]

That KIt is amazing!

[@joshsherwin337]

He is one of the best. I love watching him play.

[@gringochucha]

Brann Dailor is like the Mitch Mitchell of metal. Very busy playing, but always with a clear beat and groove, i.e. the busyness never gets in the way of the songs, but elevates it. Awesome shit ❤

[@hugemetalfan6664]

I always love the drums in Mastodon. I’ve seen them live and they were amazing live. Definitely I would go see these guys live again. Plus I can’t wait for their new album to come out.

[@randyalvarado2690]

My favorite drummer on Earth today! Every time I get the pleasure of watching this man perform live, it’s an absolute treat.

[@adramalekk]

ive been listening to a lot of complex drummers and simple ones trough this last few years from bands like tesseract or periphery to rush messhugga yes and more classicla jazz and fussion and i found that brann dailor is nearly one of the ultimate drummers (meaning that is one of the most complete drummeres that ever existed) he is simply perfect at the lvl of thomas haake gavin harrison, pat mastelotto and others. if i have to say who descrbies better my way of play drums i had to say brann dailor is the one bcs he does everything he is complex and simple at the same time

[@andrepereira744]

Nope

[@sirgreg7124]

One of my favorite Drummers

[@roopetiihonen6129]

Finally! Been waiting for this! My favorite Mastodon song hands down

[@Rx_Vitamin_R]

One of the more interesting kits I’ve seen.

[@darklacho]

My favourite drummer ❤

[@papabeartools]

That blast beat at 4:15 was completely uncalled for but totally necessary and I love it..

[@frankburdodrums8984]

I don't care for meinl cymbals but this guy is a tremendous player. His set looks sick and sounds great. Oh wait this was about the cymbals? They sounded pretty good.

[@mauriciorodriguez7784]

Ghost notes of Karelia

[@akrmfk]

probably listened to this song about a million times by now. still am mesmerized watching him play it

[@pattol666]

One of the if not the hardest working hardrock drummer. I cant compare him to someone like george kolias but thats diff genre . This guy is insanely talented

[@JCar3.0]

Great video! Love seeing a professional drummer up close doing something they love to do. Also - The Redd Foxx/Rodney Dangerfield bass head is amazing.

[@basse.r]

Beautiful sounding drums. Tuned to perfection. And also great drumming!

[@aidank91]

His playing makes me weep tears of joy.

[@zodless]

This album saved my life.

[@portermacready]

As tasteful as beastly, one of the best today!

[@apoplexiamusic]

i don't understand how he can play hour plus long shows like this! it's insane! and also insanely good!

[@crazy8sdrums]

Beyond incredible! Inimitable! Completely unique in music!

[@brycie3453]

These drum cams are an incredible gift. I don't have a drum set yet but have been wanting to learn branns style for years, especially since I got a drumstick he played with from the first concert I was able to go to from Mastodon

[@graglefun]

I went to a signing at Zia records here in Vegas, the band were the coolest dudes!

[@hornethive]

Please! Upload "The Last Baron"!

[@tywurth8137]

Ghost of Karelia absolutely fucking rips, one of my favorite songs ever.

[@Quandris]

Literally my fav Mastodon song🔥🔥

[@zacharysmithingell5460]

His kits always have the most gorgeous finishes. Also love the audio Technica mics on toms and overheads.

[@ColonelClaypool]

Mr. ghost note / snare rolls is awesome! his playing is so busy but beatiful.

[@benjouz]

he is so good, damn ! and good sounding kit and cymbals !

[@marchdoesvlogs9823]

His drums are beautiful. I mean just look at the colors

[@johnnichols8553]

This guy is really good at Mastodon songs.

[@AzAtHoTh1666]

FUCK.YES. I've been waiting for this song since you started this series of playthrough. One of my favorites off "Crack the Skye" and the best use of Brann's signature ride ever. Horns up \m/

[@bigtipsandtricks]

What is that, the coolest drum kit ever ! ? damn!