Meinl Cymbals - Matt Garstka - "Gestaltzerfall" by Animals As Leaders

[@jidenshaotoko]

The part where he goes out to get coffee and comes back just in time is the most technically impressive I've seen in any song.

[@trextonhaldeman323]

Check out the Backpfeifengeischt playthrough! This one's better but its still cool!

[@IncorrigibleBigotry]

Great technique!

[@yudhaadityasukmanto]

Same like Alex Rudinger cover opeth, be went to get burger

[@Paulio91184]

I thought this was a joke but then i watched it...So now I have to live with the knowledge that not only is he better than me at drums he's also better than me at getting coffee

[@rinaldiaryanto1469]

@@trextonhaldeman323 i like that better,since he make his own coffee

[@juliuswaxman3758]

It's one thing listening to Animals as Leaders, but to see them performing - individually or as a group - takes my appreciation for each song to a whole new level every time. So good.

[@EverythingisFire]

I'm not a hugeee fan of their music but I would love to see them at least once.

[@juliuswaxman3758]

@@EverythingisFire Their music is something that has definitely grown on me over time. As a musician, I have always appreciated and respected their talent, but in the last 2 or 2 1/2 years, I've really become a fan instead of just appreciating it without getting into it. Same thing happened to me with Meshuggah. When I first heard them back in the early 2000's, I couldn't really wrap my head around their stuff and didn't have much interest in anything that wasn't in a straight 4/4 groove that I could nod along to, but over time as I've studied and practiced more and become a better drummer and all around musician I've come to truly enjoy the music. To be fair, back in 2000-ish, I was still a huge Limp Bizkit fan, so my tastes have certainly evolved and (in my opinion) improved vastly over the decades since.

[@jbasti227]

I agree. I always respected and appreciated them but I finally saw them for the first time on their 10 year anniversary tour and they blew me tf away. One of the best sets I’ve seen

[@EverythingisFire]

@@juliuswaxman3758 They're playing here October. We'll see if they change my life or not, haha.

[@EverythingisFire]

@@juliuswaxman3758 I just got home from seeing them. Jesus...Christ! I solely went to watch a guitar & drum clinic but that was really enjoyable. It almost sounded like Matt wasn't mic'd. He's a very powerful drummer! Probably one of the best sounding live snare's I've heard in recent memory.

[@thatdrummeroz654]

Been calling Matt a Modern Great for a while now. Far Advanced. This man literally goes down in history as one of the world's greatest drummers in the legacy of musicians while still be fairly young. Not just because he's able to perform and come up with the baddest drum grooves and rhythms, not only because his schooling and dedication to the craft beyond the grind of a musician sleeping in a van to perform the gigs, but he's also teaching viewers on his website and still elevating his already amazing skills keeping everything fresh. As an indirect student from his website any time I even see Matt, it's time to hit the kit and workout the second I get off work. He signed my Byzance Crash and he inspires me as a practitioner to keep reaching for that feel and tightness and its helped me perform with awesome artists learning from the way he educates students. I hope this guy keeps skyrocketing as a person and as an honorary dedicated composing drummer. Edit: "Quite My Tempo." 🔥

[@1missing]

I've got him as the most technically proficient on the planet. The guy probably thinks in drum beats.

[@Samford404]

You meant to say modern GOAT.

[@TheDrummagurl]

You are SO right. Been following him since seeing his chops videos from Berklee and I'm from the UK. He is my favourite. Honestly. His kick speed is my love language.

[@metroknowm]

@@1missing who doesn't think in drum beats?

[@Myriam-nk2fw]

​@@metroknowmamateurs🙄

[@lordamoghxd]

Matt is so powerful that he can speed up time so he can drive, get coffee come back and not miss a hit

[@GuyWhoLikesTheSnarkies1435]

It's starting to become a tradition to every German-sounding AAL songs, for now.

[@mrmacneil]

Thought this was a dig at a continuity error implying they did it in multiple takes. Then he went to go get coffee and I was blown away.

[@daedalus_20v]

Man's out here changing his own time signature.

[@Heinrick192]

Matt went from metric modulation to spacetime modulation

[@heytoast7129]

And people think he's wearing all that tie dye just for the fashion. I mean such a concentration of tie dye is bound to have an effect on the space-time continuum.

[@felixthefearless1886]

I’m almost 50, have 3 kids, seen double rainbows, and thunder snow, and this is still one of the dopest things I’ve ever seen

[@Zaque-TV]

Thunder snow 🤣 👏👏

[@petrub27]

you didn't see Tool then

[@felixthefearless1886]

@@petrub27 I can definitely appreciate your enthusiasm for Tool, but DC never got to Matt’s level

[@randomschittz9461]

Now I’ve got to look up thunder snow

[@EricJh21690]

I'm 32 have seen both of those but thank fucking God I don't have any kids and never plan on having any 😂

[@WaveringRadiant00]

So with the colorful clothes, the hair and beard, those shades, and his gains from hitting the gym, Matt has become the modern day Macho Man Randy Savage!

[@seraphimdunn]

THE CREAM OF THE CROP

[@Dilly137]

He's the John Petrucci of drumming

[@SkylaneMusic]

Until he talks

[@titanjde]

@@Dilly137 I can see that.

[@camu123789]

I absolutely love that you brought back the coffee thing from the Backpfeifengesicht playthrough!

[@fubar1217]

Oddly appropriate for a song with as wacky a name. This time he had enough time to leave the studio completely! LOL

[@uktechmaster8948]

Yup I listened to that. Just peeves how amazing he is

[@CameronSpanos]

The entire intro is the some of the best drumming i've ever heard holy shit

[@davidjohnstontrainin]

I was a “serious dedicated drummer” all my youth- turned to hardcore bodybuilding in my 20s and 30s- now retired and back to my first passion- and this video hit all the right spots. The tension building during the montage, hoping he would be back in time for his cue- and of course, the “power bro walk down the hall”- it has been so cool to watch Mr. Gartska grow and evolve over this last decade. Nothing makes my soul happier than true “earned arrogance”. Thank you, Matt.

[@Marta1Buck]

Matt is also a bodybuilder, as hobby.

[@davidjohnstontrainin]

@@Marta1Buck That was my point, I can tell he has put on a lot of muscle these last few years, and now he’s even doing the bro walk, lol.

[@edzkymunoz3837]

I could watch Matt all day long!

[@caseygroves3046]

Matt is the king of drumming. He even walks like he's been riding a horse his whole life because he sits on his throne so often.

[@eikbike]

Matt is pushing the limits of the possibilities in music on the kit... absolutely stunning craftsmanship!

[@siuleopouesi5794]

It amazes me how Matt can still hold a backbeat on the 3 and never mess up. Given how busy this song is, I find that very impressive

[@TheBigdane84]

Good lord Matt is an animal. Just so damn rhythmically fluent. He obviously holds the time crystal and is just toying with the rest of us mere mortals. He likes to push and pull at the edges, then coyly pull back the curtain and give us glimpses of what we could do with time and rhythm. If we we didn't all suck.

[@Ryguypie17]

3:29 is one of the coolest shots I've ever seen in a drum video! Absolutely killin it, thank you for doing all these playthroughs! One of the greatest drummers of our generation and quite possibly even beyond that. Mindblowing stuff as always!

[@OutrunTheSunlight]

Dopest song on the new album for sure. That middle section is massive.

[@markos_aki]

ayyy what a crossover, which of you wrote this? I have to disagree slightly though, because I think Monomyth is the coolest thing ever. Even more after watching the breakdown Matt put out on his channel.

[@OutrunTheSunlight]

@@markos_aki Austin wrote this. I'm all for Matt's incredible ability to shred, but something about the simple middle break in this song hit so mf hard I can't even believe it.

[@marioherrerosiles727]

Garstka beast getting better and bigger every year. Hard work, discipline and in the case of this man ridiculous amounts of talent.

[@MrSphinxster]

Matt's got that workout waddle going. Killing it on the kit as always!

[@citydrums7525]

Way above my pay grade as a drummer but Garstka steps up and does it for us...in between trips to the store and sips on a latte. One of the best!

[@GlobeRoamer68]

I'm so glad that Matt is in our lives.

[@selks9155]

I would buy an album of just his drumming.

[@flaw-finder]

Thoroughly enjoyed Matt’s playthroughs for this album, I can already say at least for me he is my playthrough artist for 2022

[@NelliliebtChemie]

When's the Matt Garstka Signature Ride dropping? Unbelievable playing, makes me want to practice.

[@thatdrummeroz654]

Agreed. Agreed. Would love to test that thing out. 🎵

[@thatdrummeroz654]

@JamieBlonde To piggyback, both Garstka and Halpern seem to have new beautiful rides ready to get dropped like Meinl Alien Saucers. Meinl makes the best cymbals and this one looks to be promising. 🔆

[@NelliliebtChemie]

@@thatdrummeroz654 they really do! I wish they would give more artists the chance to create signature products though. It seems like a small group gets to do many custom cymbals, some new signature artists would be cool imo.

[@drumboyd]

kzbin.info_Z2YYiUxcR8?feature=share HERE you go my friends, a demo of his R & D Equilibrium Ride. Enjoy.

[@thecartatree]

Im thinking about those signature cotton balls

[@GuilhermeMendesG]

Best drummer alive. As simple as that!

[@djeanvasciannie1953]

Favorite track off the album! That build up in the middle is great story telling

[@sharimorrow]

Great talent, beautiful studio and very cool tie dye outfit.

[@abelgallardo2812]

Tremendo. No solo tenés que ser habilidoso. Sino también la capacidad de crear esta pieza musical con la batería, y encima recordar pieza por pieza. Y ni hablar que ya tiene un par de temas en el repertorio. What a memory! Su cerebro está en otro nivel, musicalmente hablando.

[@siuleopouesi5794]

Probably my favorite playthrough of their songs. Also my favorite so far from the album❤️

[@breadnaut]

Can we all agree that Matt is the final boss of drumming now?

[@1Second1Day1Step]

I’ve been asking this very question since JOM. I just wish I’d have learned of him sooner!

[@maxhitsdrums]

Perfect description 😂

[@Trisket]

So glad I can finally see this song performed, this made my day.

[@MaxSTSFXN]

1:25 this section takes me back to some places.

[@quickhandsmcgraw]

Your cinematographer is killer. It’s amazing what drum videos have become and as usual you fucking murdered it on the kit homie! Love it 🤘

[@idn]

The groove near the end between the bass drums and the stacks is soooo sweet.

[@jamesbump4765]

Apart from the drumming community, it needs to be recognized just how much of an impact this mans playing has on neurodivergence and polyrhythmic therapy

[@gj_25k10]

underrated comment

[@MrDivagation]

I was really waiting for this ! Favorite song of the album, and what a performance !

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

🤣🤣🤣 loved the break in the middle....and the bass frequencies in this mix are beautiful.

[@mrgreedandmissgrievance450]

Divine chops, consistently...

[@Egalitarianism-qx8mf]

Ohhhhh man, this video is SIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIC!!!!!!! The double bass is just on another level, AAAAAAMMMAAAAAAAAAZING!!!!!

[@tiaraguy7705]

This is probably my favorite song on the whole album and I say that while loving every other song on the album. This one just hits different

[@ThaTruth223]

favorite track from the album

[@Jere_emmi]

Best track on this unbelievable album. Amazing!

[@ninjabuck2576]

Many thoughts 😂: 1. I love the direction Matt took the drumming on his album. I would call it "Technically expressive, bombastic metal pocket." Manz iz creative!!! 2. I thought he was going to another kit to play the e-drum part. 😅 3. "One-take" my ash! I caught that slip at 2:06! Shoulda put your sticks down! 😂 You inspire me daily, Matt. Thank you.

[@chakobsa]

man these meinl playthroughs sound phenomenal! much smoother than the other batch

[@UltimateByte]

What a pleasure to watch and hear. Thank you!

[@majorlee1]

Cool to see behind the scenes. Matt is amazing to watch so much feel amazing drummer! 😎🤘

[@jakobdee3274]

The transformation of the last time I saw Matt til this second is super crazy

[@taunokekkonen5733]

My respect for Matt just went up x100. I mean, he went out in public with those clothes!

[@devinbuchhorn]

Gotta support the crew.....Little coffee break action. Incredible as always Matt.

[@ishmayl7953]

I just want that dyed shirt-pants combo!

[@XoWILDSIDEoX]

2:53 the exact look my wife gives me when I say I’m staying up late to game with the boys. As a drummer, that’s the “imma bout to go hard” look.

[@Rejii16]

Matt, looking swole bro. Remember seeing you guys play with CHON in atl years ago. Still my favorite drummer. I wasn’t even able to move, I just watched in awe at the talent.

[@g.norman1034]

The herta placement in the first minute of the song was worth the price of admission.

[@bazierk5175]

These videos are the best!

[@lagoonvibesgh]

Such a musical player - really appreciate getting to focus on what he does for the song here. Hilarious coffee break! He used to look & sound (voice) like a little happy kid. Now the whole band is buff like video-game creatures wielding giant axes & hammers - and they sound like it.

[@gaijinhakase1575]

I waited so long for this one! My favorite off the album

[@jpsaenz12]

This took me back to the amazement I had when I first found them with the madness of many album

[@zuwenigbierinderflasche8493]

My favorite of the new album!

[@softpool1286]

just phenomenal

[@WhoIsGoLDENRaTi0]

Every member of this band is a once a generation talent

[@alexanderlopez9073]

Bro the muscles 💪🏼 the grind don’t stop for metal Matt 🤘 freaking amazing

[@Alex-ye1br]

Steroids are fun!

[@azhaz578]

Best song off their new one

[@Bassplayer509]

Best modern drummer out there!

[@Brandondrumkc]

Woah...almost caught a glimpse of Metal Matt when he tossed those shades on.

[@aaronsparks9012]

Hilarious drive too the coffee store that's a new one nice job Matt.🤯🤔

[@MDUBE5999]

WHOA Matt! How can you play like that after a cold coffee? Amazing!!!

[@VladShpiro]

The coffee break reminded me of the Opeth video Alex and Anup did when in the middle section with no drums they drive out to get some McDonalds. Funny and refreshing

[@tarfact]

2:22 love it

[@MrJeffdrum]

awesome... and the milkshake break were so hilarious hahahah

[@TheSteviebobevie]

This song is just brilliant-Matt’s clothes are a hoot but god is he a beautiful drummer. And such a beefcake! Haha! I love this song.

[@jvalencia24x]

amazing !! matt on fire!! greetings from Chile

[@autotheist]

Absolutely brilliant! Cheers Matt

[@mattnormandrums]

Love the video edits Matt. Team is looking good 🤘🏼🥁 Guitars and drums coming in half way through us other worldly

[@CameronLosch]

Go Matt! This is legendary. and damn i want coffee now

[@zachnoe4503]

This my favorite song off this album 🤘

[@metallicafan3124]

YES!!!! My favorite song!

[@headbangercani]

wow, siempre me sorprenden y alucino y me imagino mucho con sus canciones, son geniales y más. Bravo por Matt ☕👍😊

[@KirkWilson86]

The first time I heard this masterpiece, I immediately thought of The Glass Bridge. Of course, that is my opinion. I almost feel like it's a companion piece to it. Matt, you are probably the most talented drummer I've ever heard. Everything you create is certifiably genius. Ps. You are getting swole brotha! Keep slinging them weights!

[@Yakuo]

thank you for all that you do!

[@whophead6837]

Those cymbals looking very magical

[@powernpoundersmusicchannel3484]

Bravo !!! drumming and I Love the drink break and back to the song :)

[@perpetualgrimace]

Love that timelapse interlude ☕️🏃

[@kirjian]

I just want to know how at 1:12 he generates so much power from such a soft stroke *and* playing under the hihat arm?? Stuffs magical to me

[@rise4097]

Surely, It's the tie dye pants

[@machinehead83]

Probably from those forerams that look like calves😁

[@drumken]

Good position, strike, and sound engineer. Nothing special or magical.

[@aylexmusic]

Mostly sound engineering if I had to guess, but his spot on accuracy and technique helps a TON as well. The ability to get a lot of force while being as relaxed as possible is something that all drummers should strive to attain, and this guy seems to have it almost down to a science.

[@EverythingisFire]

@@machinehead83 I need to re-look up a picture of him before. I haven't seen a "skinnier" Matt in a long time 😅

[@BalthazarMaignan]

Was waiting for this one

[@Sbeatsophrenia]

He holds time in his hands, literally.

[@drumboyd]

I almost feel sorry for his two crash cymbals after his caffeine break. 😁🤪 Love you buddy, Dr. Dave

[@roinjames3450]

I'll say it again, GOAT is right here 🙌

[@aesthetig-m]

I like this mix more than the official release 😭

[@dropAE]

my favorite from the new album, this song has everything i love about aal with nothing i don’t

[@BlakeandMarjie]

Fuck I was hoping he’d do this. My favorite song on the album.

[@Livvvid]

I saw animals twice in a 6 month span and they didnt play this at the first show, a show to promote the album...... I was so pissed. But luckily the second show they played it and I think the crowd also appreciated it because it got noticably different applause when the song started. its amazing.

[@billysmithdrums]

Always such clean playing. What an inspiration you are man

[@abcdefghijkl5408]

My fav off new album!

[@bikerbmx21]

Como siempre eres el mejor baterista felicitaciones

[@kaa1135]

tears of musical ecstasy flow from my eyes!

[@rae5425]

I love this man, what a chad

[@revb14n]

Best song on the album hands down.

[@ElBlastBeat]

Yes!!!!! Been waiting for this

[@rafanj824]

This video confirms my theory. They are alien indeed. That part was not edited.

[@brothaboom]

Nooice!, Matt is a Beast and I'm going to experiment with the cotton balls in the toms trick ASAP.

[@willz0rz1]

we are now entering peak Matt mode, and there’s no turning back.