Meinl Cymbals - Brann Dailor - "Precious Stones"

Mastodon - "Precious Stones"
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)
Stay tuned for more videos with Brann.

[@LeftEyeless]

Would pay to see every Mastodon song played/filmed like this.

[@devinmccracken6987]

LeftEyeless the last baron

[@killian0408]

Every single one!!

[@claytonmartin3305]

Let’s make it happen

[@ninakay80]

Me too!

[@hapsutakki]

YES. Especially in times like these -- Meinl Cymbals, Brann Dailor, Mastodon -- 100% unironically: just play it already and take my money! Please.

[@sunscarredmusic]

His hair isn’t even dyed, he’s literally gone Super Saiyan.

[@aaroncaswell211]

It's confirmed that going super saiyan gives a x50 bpm multiplier.

[@antonis958]

I think its more like bleached

[@Spheregrid2]

@@antonis958 It has to be since his side burns are still that strawberry blond color

[@supermegaawesomeultragal7820]

Fuck yeah!

[@rubymeaddle]

He's pushing 50, he's hiding the grays

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

One of the few drummers who is instantly recognizable by his playing style.

[@tyronescringeheaven1120]

It’s definitely those fills, so fucking good

[@ryanx9372]

That's cos it's horrible

[@TronciM]

@@ryanx9372 it's amazing

[@ryanx9372]

@@TronciM amazing as Lars Ulrich, but this dude has rhythm, at least

[@TronciM]

@@ryanx9372 ok lmao but why are you replying with hate comments whenever someone compliments brann

[@Collinfdrums]

Mastodon: So Brann, how many fills do you want to add in this song? Brann: ｙｅｓ

[@floydsimpson9008]

ALL OF THEM!

[@officialmetalwill]

This is nothing compared to their early stuff. His drumming used to be like 95% fills.

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@officialmetalwill and it sounded so fuckin awesome still, he’s the only guy I can think of who can just do fills Nonstop song after song and it always sounds fuckin great with the music.

[@keenanoakes784]

Fuck, Brann is just ridiculously good. I had the pleasure of meeting him in 2006 at the Wembley Arena when Mastodon opened up for Tool (Mastodon were touring for Blood Mountain and Tool for 10 000 Days). As I was leaving the venue I get a tap on my shoulder and I turn around and it's Brann. He was like: "Hey dude. I saw you singing and jamming along, and I just wanted to make sure that you got the stick I threw out for you?" I did get the stick, and a photo! That night they played 7 songs from Blood Mountain, Blood and Thunder and ended their set with HEARTS ALIVE

[@KiraPlaysGuitar]

Dude that's fucking amazing. It is like otherworldly when those sorts of things happen, this is a sick story.

[@frankswe9469]

Wow! Fuck that’s a cool story! 🔥🔥

[@Mark-ps8rp]

Hearts alive охуенно, прошу прощения, в английском не силён.

[@optimoprimus4608]

🍻🤘

[@lucacartner7247]

His front bass drum head is brilliant. Redd Foxx and Rodney Dangerfield.

[@voronOsphere]

Yep!!!!

[@Aretumis]

Agreed!

[@HardBall230Grain]

No Respect for big dummy 😉 absolute legends!

[@rubaidaallen2764]

Love that. So cool!!!

[@emmanuelconstant3380]

Love his drumming. Intense and fierce but also musical and subtle. Pure talent.

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

The guy has super tasty chops for sure.

[@ryanx9372]

Musical?

[@BigWill2k]

@@ryanx9372 i think this music would be dull as ditchwater without his OTT style. There isnt a whole lot of interest to my ears, bland vocals and guitars washed out with distortion. It needs the excitement of the drums.

[@Vossst]

@@BigWill2k That's how I feel about the last few albums for sure. Their first 3 LPs and 2 EPs are a lot more interesting in my opinion. There are a few moments in the newer stuff I dig, especially the track "Word to the Wise" which has a cool chorus and a fun riff in the solo section (though as a sucker for alternating time signatures in solo sections I might be a little biased).

[@BigWill2k]

@@Vossst yea blood mountain was the last album i bought

[@gilbertthered]

I got exhausted thinking of playing this

[@tool4132]

I've never loved anything in my life like Brann loves his snare.

[@haydendraycott7897]

The speed of Dave Lombardo + the craziness of Keith Moon + the precision of Ian Paice = Brann Dailor!

[@FanaticDrummer]

Band: Hey is this time signature in drum fills? Brann: Yes

[@officialmetalwill]

He literally learned to play drums by following the playing of guitar players rather than keeping the groove with the bass player.

[@FanaticDrummer]

Will Castillo I mean thats how I play. Most creative drummers do. I follow every instrument and vocalist depending on the part or fill. Following the bass only works for the standards, basic music. You cant do that in metal especially prog. Even Jazz players flow around the ensembles parts

[@WackorMiki]

Very dense but still not overcooked. Brann's playing is face melting.

[@zacharywedge8079]

2:14 is absolutely badass

[@rooples.pooples]

He plays his ass off like this, AND can sing like he can while he plays? Not to mention is a great lyricist? Truly underrated musicianship.

[@merkkinen9576]

That snare sound is pretty damn nice. I love watching good drummers like Brann, gives me energy and motivation to get better myself.

[@ryanx9372]

Hmm... Like, put a wet sheet over your entire set... Aspirations accomplished ;)

[@enaidealukal9203]

yeah that's a really great snare tone, good call

[@Levitationaldelusion]

He is the fucking Tony Hawk of the drum kit. Dude brought heavy drumming to the table for many people....ontop of which manages to be one of the most genuine and friendly people I have had a chance to meet on 3 occasions. Dude is a genius and has came a LONG way since I saw him first with Today is the day back in 99. Hats off to this guy.

[@serjstoned]

Dang ol good drummer on them drums man -boomhower

[@gormless890]

Brann's drumming is so aesthetically pleasing

[@raphaelbovey5676]

Can't stress enough how much I love Brann's unmistakble drive.

[@OldSoul-sp3cy]

No one else like Brann, love watching him play

[@puppetmaster8551]

Most fun drummer out there to listen/watch imo.

[@painkilleradict]

Everyone's goal in life should be to find someone who makes you as happy as Brann looks playing drums.

[@Metalicsound013]

Look at Dylan Watson channel so hahaha, he's happy as hell and does great covers!

[@Truth0Evil]

Reminds me of Keith Moon's playing, but with way more precision.

[@Sentraman4]

Oh yeah definitely. I never made that connection before, but pretty spot on!

[@bawol-official]

Very very accurate. Goes off vocal cues more than any other instrument in the band much like Keith Moon

[@roldirevan2130]

If The Brann doesn't play at my funeral I'm not assiting.

[@shillian4770]

you can tell he just loves playing the drums.

[@ritual301]

Always have loved his style of playing. Hit em fast and hit em hard. Nothing too flashy. Big punk music fan as well as metal, and always felt he'd be a great punk drummer.

[@ritual301]

Da fuq?

[@stratocaster0842]

DouglasQuade I suppose that’s better than being the guy who makes incoherent, unrelated comments in reply to solid youtube comments.

[@TheMan750]

Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooood that snare sounds like heaven

[@Theflowergeekcrafts]

He’s fantastic. Mastodon is by far one of my favorite bands. 💚

[@portal432]

Man, between JP(both) Matt and Brann MEINL has by far the coolest content on KZbin. The guy the signed all these great drummers to endorsement deals needs a raise. This is awesome! Thank you

[@svelle37]

As much as I love his singing, I love it even more to see him go off on a drumset like that. Precious Stones is also handsdown one of my favorites off the album. I got goosebumps when I heard that intro riff for the first time!

[@GrizzlyBrwn9]

Always been an influential drummer to me, especially where he's self-taught. I took a few drum lessons when I starting, but where I kicked with my left foot, my teacher didnt know how to change the setup on his electric drum set for me to learn more on the kit than just on the snare so I basically taught myself the rest. And am still learning new things

[@toxicmatrix1337]

You kick left and play right or kick left and play lefty? Regardless the foot shouldn't even be something to need to work around. I'm playing right foot, but I am left dominant. You should be able to adjust with either foot, considering the hi hat pedal needs to be used with the other foot. Not to mention double bass setup or double bass pedal.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

that's weird the teacher couldn't change the setup, but it's good you're still learning however you can. plenty of good drummers of *all* genres and videos on youtube. keep on rocking.

[@GrizzlyBrwn9]

@@toxicmatrix1337 I play lefty all around. I started out playing right-footed, but played open-handed on the hats and snare. The only things were that I didnt feel that my kicks were real strong with my right foot (which now my right is much faster than my left from playing double bass), and drum fills on the toms felt awkward. So I decided to switch up my setup to play lefty. And everything felt so much better. Ive been playing for 15 years now so I've come along way since then.

[@GrizzlyBrwn9]

@@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power honestly I just dont think he wanted to mess with the kit cuz he thought he'd break it or something. I dont think it was his actual electric kit, but the music shops. Would've been nice to have used an acoustic kit for lessons, but Im actually extremely content teaching myself and learning by ear. I mean I can read some music, but when I look at kit sheet music, I turn into that math equation meme lol

[@xBaphometHx]

I am left footed and right handed and I play left handed.

[@killercroc99]

Dude is doing stuff with one foot a lot of drummers can't do with two. Brann deserves a spot in the GOAT drummer conversation

[@Gretsch0997]

Seems like a nice guy as well as a drum loving fan

[@meinlcymbals]

Brann is the nicest and best guy ever. There are so many layers to the onion of just how great of a human Brann is. - Chris/Meinl

[@Monsterdrumma]

brian boyd What Meinl said! I met and talked to him for like 10 minutes and he was a super friendly guy with some good stories about touring and what not.

[@ragdadsolby267]

CRAZY drumming skills! I think he's my favourite of all time

[@puppetmaster8551]

Ya he’s a fuckin legend, definitely my favorite drummer of all time. Guys rips 100% of the time

[@jasonberezowski2869]

This song gives me goosebumps every time. Brent's vocals sound so -chefs kiss-

[@tomias85]

Brann is a monster drummer. Amazing to watch. I haven't met him, but he seems to be a real cool dude.

[@Nick-yk4pq]

I haven't met him either, check out the recording of album documentaries they have on here, he meets a fan and gives him a load of stuff at a Walmart parking lot, it was a real nice guy moment

[@buckfuttler2877]

i met him after a show in seattle. he asked me and my buddy if we wanted to go get a beer at the bar across the street. we said YES. lol

[@ewanrobinson5508]

I’ve met him. He is an amazing dude

[@alakablam7901]

Met him in 2007 in Adelaide. Had beers and shot the shit about his Cadillac ‘Twinkletoes’ he was building at the time. was invited to check out the band playing upstairs in Enigma bar. Hands down one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet.

[@sochioranmyaku]

Him and Troy are cool as fuck. I met them when I was 18 or so after a show, fanboying hard because they were my favorite band at the time. They could tell how excited and happy I was to see them and were just so friendly. Brent and Bill could not give a single fuck but at least they took picture with me... lol

[@williamgraham6878]

Loved his face at the end. True happiness behind a kit. Going to have to watch more of him.

[@Ferklaus]

love the sound of the Snare !!!

[@opethinchains]

That kit is BEAUTIFUL. Dangerfield & Fox, too. He definitely conceives the most creative kits, cosmetically.

[@imetzl9340]

"Welcome to Drumeo"

[@DrumeoOfficial]

This drummer is the most handsome drummer I have ever seen.

[@vetlerradio]

@@DrumeoOfficial Oh you!

[@jeremyjenks]

Hahahahahaha cant stop hahahahaha

[@5ped0fs0und5]

@@DrumeoOfficial yo, you should definitely get him on the show if possible!

[@balddrummer8736]

One of the coolest paint jobs on a kit...... ever!!!! And on Tama none the less!! Tama in my opinion make the raddest drums!!!!

[@NowDatsOldStyle]

Any info on it!?

[@karmak58]

You can tell he’s enjoying himself, and I love that.

[@jessebowles5632]

That snare sounds great. Perfectly in tune toms and stellar chops. Gotta love it

[@mariec9358]

Im always amazed at how much he can do on a relatively small kit. One of the best

[@mofo1739]

Blown away , listened to this on headphones ..like being in-between a machine gun onslaught .. total power

[@godu1111]

An amazing drummer of a super kick ass band

[@jasoncornell1481]

At the top of my list of favorite drummers

[@olavvandenhogen5951]

He is something special, awesome! And hit kit is the most prettiest of them all! Great paintjob!

[@igyd3655]

Awesome drummer, not just keeping the rhythm but goes with melodic nuances of a song. TY Brann!!

[@baax]

I had heard very little of Mastodon around the first time i saw them, they were supporting Slayer in Brisbane at the River Stage in 07. Brann blew me away, couldn't believe the attack! Fan ever since.

[@VooRst90]

What a beast! Love this guys drumming,easily the single stroke roll king!

[@BobSchoepenjr]

Impressive production over the entire line, footage , drum sound, playing...👍🏾

[@osssshhh12]

Nice kit!

[@tojorozombie]

Silly display of talent! These folks must be stoked to have endorsed the tireless Mr. Dailor!🔥🤘👍

[@teviscorey]

Hes murdered this one. I love it. There aren't many drummers i watch for fun, but this guy is one of em. Hes incredible

[@davidmurphy8364]

That time change at 00:12 still gives me goosebumps even after all these years

[@kawicrash]

I don't know how he remembers all that!

[@iansummers5499]

For real... Ever see Elliott Hoffman play tho? Same but on algorithmic crackroids

[@coreyroberts47]

He doesn't lol. Hes a stream of conciousness drummer

[@Nicolaiaskov]

My absolute favourite drummer! What a talent

[@michaeldrums3190]

Such a unique and wonderful approach to the kit.

[@thrashmic284]

Best Christmas gift!

[@dathioz]

Saw them live and the bass literally made it feel like there was a breeze blowing ... Fucking amazing

[@wolfman8785]

One of my favorites...love his style

[@bosnuts7058]

Gorgeous kit and awesome resonant kick head... Well played, obvious

[@Windowleacquer]

this just made my day perfect. God I love Mastodon...

[@zidanelshahawi5949]

Damn, that’s a beautiful kit!

[@travisschmidt3383]

Nothing will ever beat rock n roll drums from a pure rock n roll drummer. 🤙🔥

[@myksbox]

The best... so awesome in this playthrough. I don't buy much music these days, but I do buy Mastodon. Gotta support these guys and I hope they never stop. Love the Dangerfield

[@drmmr561]

Love the kit setup man. Your playing is so inspiring! 🙏🔥

[@SuperNick090]

Awesome set up and drumming !!!

[@mitchellwood1014]

PLEASE do more of these, loved the periphery sessions I'd love more mastodon too

[@iamnoone9041]

I love his playing, and his kit looks so badass, and everything sounds so goddamn good! Now I will be listening to Mastodon for the rest of the night!!

[@briang6040]

Excellent work. Loved every second of it.

[@Christopher-md7tf]

"People get offended by the china" *Lars Ulrich has entered the chat*

[@iansummers5499]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@b__wenner]

I can watch this dude drum all day

[@JavyonVISION]

Love Brann's playing!!

[@TheHollowmandclxvi]

Holy shit Brann you are absolutely amazing and so busy but fluid and musical!!! That bass drum head is awesome!🤘 Fuk yes!!!

[@louiscalisse3352]

coolest drum kit I've ever seen

[@j.t2548]

Not only a perfect drummer who stands out, but also a cool guy and great vocalist. Asleep in the deep ❤️

[@purgie]

OMG, that why i love Brann and Mastodon! Amazing!

[@Raphaeldrums]

Love his style!!!!

[@henriquerita1723]

Nice colorful drum set!

[@BreakBeat89]

That snare sounds beastly!

[@dang2630]

Amazingly talented

[@seanlafferty5936]

Yessss brann!!!! Is so awesome!! Sounds killer

[@voronOsphere]

Great Riffing and Drumming! Mastodon!

[@jamman231]

He uses the same ride as me!!! Seriously, great chops, singles and a fluidity around the kit just make watching Brann a treat, thanks Meinl.

[@rushzil2112]

I ordered a 20" Meinl customs dark crash and they sent me his signature ride instead. Best mistake ever, absolutely love it!

[@robertciaschini7625]

He's one of the best ever in my opinion.

[@jessel.waltmaniii2463]

One of the best

[@LudwigPig]

I’ve been a Mastodon fan for the past 14 years of my life. Brann is one of my all time favorite drummers and that’s a lot coming from a drummer myself. What a talent. A drummers drummer.

[@brokenhalo22]

Check out the album "Today is the Day-In the Eyes of God" if you haven't already. Brann has been killing it for a long time.

[@jonyarbrough509]

Those Byzance crashes are soooo bright and crashy, luv 'em!

[@alexandramiladinova5962]

💕I love this man💕

[@vagner_tenzen]

This song is so cool!!!

[@Storkemain]

The good thing about Brann is that he doesn't have a "thousand" cymbals and is good at fills. I've always admired him for that and his creativity. :-D

[@Djpaulyt]

Always thought he was underrated!

[@cydrums3411]

His whole setup is 🔥!

[@billmcyrus]

Watching this informs me of just how skilled Brann is at making his instrument a complete extension of his mind.

[@CardShark_Chris]

Snare tone on point. 👌

[@metallicrazy8891]

What a phenomenal drummer.

[@corey.s1202]

Your the man Brann!

[@ninjacheese2168]

So beautifull

[@jasperjasper4850]

Shells on that kit are so rad