Meinl Cymbals - Clay Aeschliman - "Icronic"

Polyphia - "Icronic"
See a playlist featuring demos of every cymbal from Clay’s setup here: bit.ly/2I1DtPn
Clay’s Meinl Cymbals setup from left to right, if sitting behind the kit, is as follows:
12” Classics Custom Trash Stack
14” Pure Alloy Medium Hihats
10” Pure Alloy Splash
18” Byzance Extra Dry Dual Crash
8”/10” GenerationX Electro Stack
18” Pure Alloy Medium Crash
21” Byzance Dark Ride
Artist Concept Model Matt Garstka Fat Stack
20” Byzance Traditional Medium Crash
20” Byzance Vintage Equilibrium China

[@omukssbm]

I can't get over how much better this song sounds with real drums. It's phenomenal. Almost as phenomenal as his playing.

[@Rajaalke]

This version is soooo much better than the official audio!

[@ragdrix]

@@Rajaalke check out their japan release for the most hated, you'll be surprised .

[@Rajaalke]

@@ragdrix I'm intrigued- couldn't find it anywhere though. Do you have a link?

[@Rajaalke]

@@ragdrix Oh awesome- thanks!

[@tuiapele153]

LOL no one caught the joke. XDDD

[@pertrick]

He's legitimately so good, it kills me that they're covering up his raw drums so much in the mix in the new stuff.

[@MrSatch12]

Patrick Campbell go watch them live you won’t regret. 👌🏻

[@from.rishab]

MrSatch12 holy shit when theyre live the bass and drums are so god damn loud its great

[@nostalgiajunkie]

Patrick Campbell this is the Japanese mix track which was much bassier and drum heavy

[@CatatonicLover]

Just goes to show you that no matter how good you are the drummer always gets fucked lol

[@85ddrummer]

You know what I love about this? He’s playing what suits the music, and it’s still severely complicated

[@BrittanyNgo01]

That cymbal choke at 3:04 is just too good

[@andreacolombo7896]

One of the best drum sounds I’ve heard; drums should sound like that on every album. Clay’s playing is so unbelievably masterful I don’t even.

[@coreyroberts47]

This video will be my excuse for buying a shit ton of cymbals

[@theRev767]

Of course meinl liked this.... but I bought zildjians.... and I may have made a huge mistake

[@BrittanyNgo01]

I almost forgot to watch this today

[@jb8189]

The cymbals sound amazing but that man bun is a new level

[@s0nspark-public]

new level, new devil

[@therestingmitchface6241]

@@s0nspark-public Ah I see what you did there

[@ga8rielsMsg]

Yes, it's takes douche to an unprecedented level. Hit them skins good though

[@buckeyeburl0162]

@@ga8rielsMsg What the heck? Its just a bun

[@ga8rielsMsg]

@@buckeyeburl0162, ikr.

[@mattfathead8328]

I love his use of cymbals to tell the musical story. That's one of the reasons I love Anika Nilles and Johnny Rabb. Not only can they create a groove with kick and snare, it's peppered all over with creative cymbal voices. Annnnndddd, again, Meinl should start producing albums. Take the engineers of your recents vids, open your own studio to the public, and focus on creating a new direction in drum recording because the way you guy make the drums shine in the mix is awsum! I'm a metal head though, I would like to see what you can do with a metal mix

[@coreyw5981]

Im trying to learn how to do more ofbthat versus just crashing on one all the time. My favorite person who does this is Sleep Token's drummer. They actually just shared the stage together. Theres no vids of just him though. Only concert vids

[@edjaedavid6362]

Try Mike portnoy.. although he retired,he was the reason I started to like the sound of drums..

[@jubankta1627]

Very well written sir and you also make a great point on their mixes no matter where the drums are in the mix they’ll be holding it down,insight from people like you are why I read comment sections!!

[@flavy1000]

Love your comment!

[@LegitAdventurerTTV]

Can you imagine how cool music would sound if this is what all drums sounded like in music?

[@wassimsehibi8724]

LegitAdventurerr yeah but like very few drummer can play what he does

[@drftr6073]

@@wassimsehibi8724 he has a unique playing style, to fit into the unique music they put out as a band. but i don't think you have to do what he does to sound good and ultimately replace shitty rushed digital drums

[@yellfire]

WDYM ? ? All Pop music prior to the introduction of the drum computer sounds like this. We're talking abt 30 yrs of pop from mid 50's till 80's with acoustic drumming ;)

[@CrustyTheMoist]

@@wassimsehibi8724 I disagree. What he does is unique, not necessarily anything out of the realm of possibility. I'm sure plenty of drummers who don't exactly follow his style can play what how he does. I don't want this to be taken as discrediting Clays talent though. The dude is a monster, and his style is definitely one of the most unique I've seen.

[@lasagnahog7695]

I love the specific Polyphia sound so much. I love when they branch out as well but there's a lot of nostalgia for me in this style.

[@anakarada]

It's like a 4 minute long flawless drum solo. Holy crap.

[@RTSRAZORBACK]

The groove in this is just mad. Almost so good it shouldn't exist

[@Samford404]

This guy is such is having a blast while playing, that's what makes his style so enjoyable and unique.

[@BeeBeeCJr]

This guys creativity is second to none. Absolutely love this song and so glad to see and hear and a live version of it. And from the Meinl team no less. Thanks again for another Polyphia upload. There’s nobody like them.

[@diacoal2433]

@@nome33803 absolutely not, wtf were you on?

[@k7j007]

This dude is like a robot but human. He finds the pocket and locks into it then operates like a rocket surgeon. Not to mention his Jedi level cymbal work. Clay is totally fun to watch play

[@davidjean8660]

Clay aeshliman is still my favorite drummer... so creative, and the way he plays is so smart !

[@UrThysis]

Holy shit..that definition on the splash and ride and cymbals in general is INSANEE

[@cbaum64]

I doubt this will happen, but I would absolutely love to see Clay team up with you guys to do some high quality playthroughs of their Renaissance songs!

[@anthonyapplegate]

Christian Baumgartner did he even do the drums on those songs?

[@from.rishab]

Anthony Michael Applegate no he didnt, but he did tours for the album with polyphia so he knows all of the songs

[@cbaum64]

Yeah he didn’t write the drum parts for them but he does play them live when they tour (and really well, too).

[@nostalgiajunkie]

Anthony Michael Applegate seem em live 4 times and honestly he adds new elements to the rhythm section on the old songs that are so tasty. Brandon’s writing on renaissance was the peak of their drum style in my opinion, but clay adds little nuances here and there that brings a whole new dimension into the mix. fantastic band

[@jiushusband3198]

Good thing Clay's sponsored by Meinl. It's amazing how intircate he is with his choice of cymbal sounds 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@jackhaighdrums]

Love it when clay uploads!

[@kyegutierrez25]

I swear he must’ve played tenors or something in the drum line. I’m fucking vibing hard with his beats 🔥

[@joshuaijaola2145]

yup he did actually

[@entrepreneurialliving]

His cross sticking is impeccable. His use of the hi-hats, splashes, and stacks are freaking superb. Dilly Dilly!

[@Andy4543]

i have the traditional medium byzance 20 inch crash and i love it, meinl is the best cymbal company on the market

[@j_pry1n]

First time to watch him, I'm a new fan💯🔥🔥

[@alexanderwelch300]

Love his coheed tattoos!

[@chegadesuade]

Polyphia is the best technical band and in my opinion the future of technical/prog music. Clay is the most talented member of the band, by far, without question. His live performances are proof positive, he's the best drummer I've seen in so many years.

[@jaxvanheerden]

Preach!

[@dstain01]

Metal Jesus is back BB!

[@ericdravenX00X]

Clay is absolutely amazing. His placement and hits are dead center.

[@benjaminnewell5214]

love how the cymbal hits line up with the bass

[@MaskedMenace830]

This is possibly the most impressively inhuman degree of drumming I've ever seen

[@lukeramlet275]

*Trap Hats Intensify*

[@Koliflower]

dude that opening beat has me dead! how does someone come up with something so groovy?

[@cometkiller6444]

That fat stack sounds so sick!

[@swift_shinderyu891]

3:05 is the subtle effect that really brings that UMPH to the song LOVE IT

[@Yakuo]

Thanks! This song is beautiful! 🙏🌀💙

[@SPACE-DOG-og]

20 seconds in withought even touchin anything but the cymbals and still blowing my mind

[@jubankta1627]

1st time hearing of this great drummer,But damned it he’s pretty freaking awesome!!!love the cymbal work,more like accents than punctuating the 1 etc,just clean creativity!!!

[@johnnyv2758]

Sick show in boulder Co 2019 damn good band thanks Guy's. 💯🔥

[@marcelbritsch5127]

Love the sound!!!

[@antonia4722]

Clay has Niel Peart in his soul! Possibly the best drummer of our time. RIP Neil. Drumming is safe again with Clay! Masterful!!

[@wigxu]

Aight, we vibin Clay! Lets go baby!!

[@jaydenmoore7289]

Yesssssss a new one finally! I love these so much

[@seantan9392]

I love how in all the fanart of Polyphia, they always draw Clay as insanely ripped with an 8 pack hahaha

[@Doesntliketoargue]

yall should come to north carolina we'll give this man 7.25/hour "god bless"

[@joshplaysdrums2143]

i luv this, please tell me you got him to play Look But Don't Touch, i need to see that fill

[@kaiul2967]

Amazing skills and sound!

[@jared1zn]

Job well done & thanks to Meinl for putting together such awesome videos

[@LLiiaamm_]

A beautiful specimen to behold.

[@AwesomeShotStudios]

Apparently, 37 people came here expecting Alanis Morissette's"Ironic" video, downvoted and left.

[@capslock2728]

Next comes Clay Aeschliman's Master Class.

[@tpl6963]

Imagine this man holding you tightly

[@tuiapele153]

Whew I think I’d loose my cool. That man is so damn fine, the drumming makes him even sexier. 😩🤣

[@UR2Compliant]

this dude is badass

[@jas1676]

40oz plssssss.. i already watched the 40oz live and his drumming is sick especially the hats.

[@user-bj8wx5jh8x]

Amazing.

[@johnmarkvencerjao1717]

Chuya angkol oi! Lodi!

[@houdinitj37]

Aquaman 🤟🏼🔥

[@enigmadrummer3168]

Not. Aquaman is Betto Cardoso (Project46)

[@russellward4624]

Jason Mamoa's new stunt double. lol

[@kevinmonico8701]

i used to play drums 10 years ago. Somethimes i wanna buy an electronic drum and restart. Then i watch clays drumming and its all gone. Fuck hes good

[@DruGaTecH]

That snare tho!

[@deltaforst777]

the best version of icronic🤟

[@Randybutternubz]

I can’t believe how good Seth Rollins is at the drums.

[@nooksva]

SO FUN TO WATCH

[@LuisGuerrero00]

Amazing job !

[@NickyShweety]

The mixing was phenominal

[@tiusragan-johnson]

I don't even play drums and I want these drums

[@tatesiemens3045]

Super sick bro!

[@h3r3si43]

That snare sound Claygasm

[@jordenferreira]

Perfect, very good guy! 👌

[@user-bj8wx5jh8x]

Excellent.

[@richardmichaelybanez3244]

Heeee naunsa nman tawun ka sir, kagahi bah hahaha😂

[@danjamang1746]

Woooo boi that was juicy!

[@letsadddrumsin4547]

This is a perfect blend of sounds you hear 4 many different types of musical genre's!!! #MeinlCymbals #FTW!!

[@dylanwhitesockswatson]

so good !

[@bikingintokyo]

Goddamn Clay is on a whole 'nother fuckin level

[@cgrind3000]

So much cymbal juice in this. Way sick

[@RantKid]

all amazing, but my favorite part is EASILY the last half measure of that guitar solo, on the toms just before exiting on the ride roll: 2:17-2:20 Notice how he hits the ride bell on each of those two higher notes in the arpeggio. IDK what I'm talking about as im not a drummer but as someone who likes to learn songs on the guitar I really appreciate how the drummer is in lock step with the rest

[@lazarodorobass2809]

Seth rollins on the drums

[@tejakusuma7968]

damn that stack

[@samuelpac1962]

Amazing

[@user-id2dx4qd6j]

I want that tanktop

[@teacherfromthejungles6671]

I want someone to look at me the way he looks at his hihat

[@ChibiViolin]

Love the Asian influence.

[@hollytaylor4525]

This dude has got to be the Bruce Lee of the drums. It’s obvious his timing and precision are from a higher plane! He’s possessed!

[@evaplavalaguna]

Wow much better drums than studio version

[@lorcanrowley133]

Clay doing a madness at 1:59

[@luisgomezvinatea4596]

Ricky rubio playing drums yeah!!!!

[@GeordiLaForgery]

Smashed it!

[@dioimam15]

love it

[@alexpetitpas293]

Clay is still the man bun i always wish i was.

[@frankenfaq4706]

Had goat playing for that ending i see you lol

[@chickenbeforeegg]

This dude looks so much like Matt Greiner it kinda scares me

[@marione458]

and even like Eric Morotti from Suffocation....

[@royalknight740]

Shit, never realized it. Now that you mentioned it i can see the resemblance now.

[@CavaloRoxo]

Cara, que sonoridade agradável

[@davidlee2328]

AWWWEESSSSOOMMMEEE 🤯

[@marccusph]

bravo!

[@KenjoMendez]

Didn't know Seth "Freakin" Rollins was awesome behind the kit!

[@keoke3825]

that snare sound is better than the original song

[@JeffWizniak]

Tight.

[@itkITK129]

ひえーーー手数もそうだけど脳みそどうなってるんだ〜〜

[@AirborneBuck]

Please do O.D. next!!!!

[@xborg3236]

Nick Johnston on drums guys