Meinl Cymbals - Matt Garstka - "Micro-Aggressions" by Animals As Leaders

Animals As Leaders - "Micro-Aggressions"
See demos for the cymbals in Matt's setup: bit.ly/3DrfCoB
10” Byzance Vintage Splash
14” Byzance Equilibrium Hihats
18” Byzance Jazz Extra Thin Crash
8”/10” Artist Concept Model Temporal Stack 1
18” Byzance Traditional Extra Thin Hammered Crash
22” R&D Ride
Artist Concept Model Fat Stack
20” Byzance Vintage Equilibrium China
10”/10” Artist Concept Model Temporal Stack 2
18” Byzance Traditional Thin Crash
Transcriptions available at:
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[@jacklennon3249]

Hands down one of the most technically proficient drummers the world has ever seen. Absolutely amazing

[@osnad]

@@osiris07lv That's why he prolly said "one of".

[@johnjohnson5961]

@@osiris07lv I don't see how Chris Turner is even remotely in the same league as Matt Garstka. A name that comes to mind would be Marco Minneman

[@berenjarrett4210]

@@johnjohnson5961 still couldn't belive that Marco played live with necrophagist

[@johnjohnson5961]

@@berenjarrett4210 It's crazy! Such a versatile drummer, certainly amongst the very best

[@hectorsanaifric343]

@@osiris07lv nothing worse then whataboutisms when someone offers an opinion

[@proddreamatnight]

When Matt's off a beat, spacetime readjusts itself to match Matt's new timing

[@proddreamatnight]

too bad MATT'S NEVER OFF A BEAT

[@shimi3065]

This comment wins the internet for me today.

[@KirkpatrickSounds]

I liked the really insane bit between 0:00 and 4:44

[@drummer_zay9493]

So original.. lame ass haha

[@tromboneman4517]

What’s insane is that, as difficult as this track is, it’s one of the easier drum tracks on this album.

[@Vk93hd]

@@tromboneman4517 What is more difficult than this?

[@seanbessette6517]

The Uncle Iroh of the drums. Absolutely incredible.

[@SandbagBouldering]

Such a genius comment, especially as Matt did his own version of the iroh in prison get ripped vibe over the last 2 years haha 😂

[@robbledot7290]

tea

[@markjozsa]

I can see you are a man of culture sir

[@soorenamuaythai7858]

And at first glance he looks very meture , but then you see him joking like a teenager !🤣

[@robdubent]

@@SandbagBouldering don’t act like you didnt have to google that to know what tf he’s talking about. You’re too young.

[@blueburnsred]

That drumset sounds incredible. Whoever does the mixing for these videos deserves a raise. 👏👏👏

[@Dimebag333x]

Sounds like the record right?

[@farmer5001]

Branndon knows what he’s doing for sure 🙏🏼

[@nickp440]

All of these videos they post sound incredible for sure

[@dominik6602]

And as said in the beginning all done without samples, which shows that perceiving a good, natural metal sound is very much possible, if you know what you are doing.

[@LtSlapnutz]

Agreed. Also the videography is excellent along with mixing. Just great quality all around from the production team.

I've been playing drums 17 years. I can't process what I just watched.

[@hydrakn]

I appreciate the lighting on the cymbals matches well with the tie-dyed ensemble you have here Matt.

[@benblackburn2693]

I don't think I've ever actually seen someone using cotton balls as a system to dampen or control the resonance of their toms. I've heard of it, but I can't recall ever actually seeing it. The drums are dialed in really well, everything sounds really great.

[@gballmaier]

Yea, Nick divirgilio users them he's the sales guy for Sweetwater

[@devinbuchhorn]

Oh yeah, its def a thing. Just take the balls and stretch them out a bit to cover more surface area. That takes away the reso head sympathetic resonances

[@metalworker14]

I saw that too! First Ive heard of it. Might give it a try

[@kchez5586]

I learned this from an engineer at a studio my band recorded at in the late 90's as a way to reduce sympathetic sounds and have been doing it ever since. Helps a lot if your resos are tuned on the higher side.

[@Emma_Z1]

Saw it first to benny greb and he also said was a very old trick

[@BigYoof]

At this point Matt doesn't even need to mention that it's one take because there's no doubt in anyone's mind that he's good enough to pull it off. Unreal.

[@scottmacfeat2568]

Agreed. Although it is April 1st...

[@freshlikeme383]

No doubt he's not good enough lol

[@BigYoof]

@@freshlikeme383 fixed lol thanks

[@freshlikeme383]

@@BigYoof funny thing is it still got the likes lol perhaps cause its april foods day

[@zacmilne9423]

Maybe just my opinion but I think Matt’s a show off and I think Tosin and Javier have let him show off to the detriment of the music. JoM was perfect because Matt was clearly just trying to play like the first album (Halpern ftw). They let Matt lose and Matt is playing ultra technical stuff that has no soul. Just my opinion.

[@JoeyJ234]

he's slowly transforming in to the John Petrucci of drums.

[@aldolevoci1114]

i was thinking the same. All buff, all talented as facccc...

[@dionysisdaras1289]

@@Remneous he's good enough.It's not a competition

[@pasongara4891]

I was just thinking that! Note in technicality, but in the face!

[@CHABIEPORTNOY]

Hey! That’s my Comment! 😂 Congratulations to Dream Theater By the Way for winning a grammy! WHOOOO PROG WORLD!

[@stevemuzak8526]

Another copy and paste comment? Shame

[@heartbeatsdrum]

EXACTLY the song i wanted to see a playthrough of since the album released. His foot control is sublime.

[@drumdelorean7341]

Great profile pic! love Deftones, seeing them next Thursday

[@sufddd]

Matt Garstka is growing and becoming more and more and more and more .....'uncoverable'

[@97dantesinferno]

That smile at the end haha ​​matt knows it, killed that track.

[@Sodchucker]

I was about to say the same! Love it

[@williamlowe7718]

The footwork on the pedals is insane!!! Matt's just at a whole new level....

[@tamarockstar45]

Legendary. The new album might be best in AAL's catalog. Love it.

[@OverRyneThousand]

you can watch his playthrus over the years and 2 things are certain: 1) his technique is more refined 2) he is more shredded. Dude literally ONLY GETS BETTER

[@andreashofmeyr9583]

And well threaded too.

[@squeedum4893]

Ironically, the more swoll Matt has become, the more controlled he seems to be hitting the drums. On Tooth and Claw a few years ago he was playing with unbridled energy. Now he looks so relaxed but it sounds like he's hitting just as hard.

[@sterbern6762]

Nah man he could play tooth and claw so relaxed during that time, he could probably do it half asleep. Regardless the control and relaxation that he's developed over his career is kinda inhuman.

[@thatdrummeroz654]

The single handed cymbal chokes are lightning. Jeez man! ⚡

[@devinbuchhorn]

SOOO MANY KICK HITS. Holy shit! Matt you are a MACHINE! Excellent mixing and production as always, Meinl.

[@Vesaniah4]

You know when you ask someone : '' how did you do that?''. They proceed to show you how they did it and the best reaction you have for what they've shown you is a godamn nosebleed.

[@Rhekluse]

I love that look he gives the camera after he's done playing! 😁

[@thatdrummeroz654]

#32! Woo!! Love Meinl Cymbals. Matt seriously has no limits. I've been getting bits and pieces of his lessons from his website and applying them while following his advice on keeping things fresh and authentic. The man is mad and highly articulating as a mastermind of the craft. As for Meinl, I'm curious what new Cymbals they're creating. Possibly next generation versions of their lineups? I have a couple secret cymbals that I think may be prototypes, and it looks like Matt may be already experimenting with his next Concept. In any case, Fuck Yeah! 🔥

[@omukssbm]

Matt and Meinl have been prototyping rides for quite a while now. It could drop any day.

[@chrisfranklin4061]

Do we really even need to comment lol? Matt was born to be innovative, cutting-edge, avant-garde. And Meinl has been there all along the way to support his mastery!!

[@CivilMarauder]

Of all the joys to see in this video, the best is watching the cottonballs float around in circles in his floor tom.

[@xumbreva]

Micro-aggressions towarrs my drum skills. Amazing as usual.

[@asafaraujo3173]

3:48 this pattern is very good 😍

[@andrecastro8387]

And now he is doing blast beats as well. He can’t be stopped

[@mathewreed818]

Oh yes. Was waiting for this. This song is brutally awesome!

[@jwkasper]

Absolutely phenomenal! Matt, you are a living legend and your drumming will inspire the musicians of tomorrow. I am in awe of your abilities.

[@estebanpavez3327]

His face expressions. I remember my younger brother open his mouth like that when he was using all of his Brain power playing video games. I also do when I’m super concentrated. Takes a lot of Brain Ram memory to keep all that in perfect sync. This man it’s an animal.

[@drummer_zay9493]

Or he’s just obnoxious lol

[@aylexmusic]

@@drummer_zay9493 Its a natural thing to do when people are focused lol

[@drummer_zay9493]

@@aylexmusic I mean i dont really do that, but to each his own.

[@aylexmusic]

@@drummer_zay9493 yeah some people have more control over their facial muscles than others, but in general humans tend to make faces when in focus. Theres some studies around it, cant remember what the term for the phenomenon is.

[@matthewbarnard7932]

Wasn't sure how I was going to feel about new AAL but I love it so much. Matt's kit is so big now that crash cymbal is behind him. Goated

[@jason1888]

Thats a huge brain at work right there. Beautifully done. Perfect.

[@leandrobego154]

You know you're good when you make It look easy. Matt is one of the best drummer today .

[@bdubs3819]

I mean the whole thing is nuts. But that intro fill at 3:31 .. it almost snuck by without me realizing how awesome it was.

[@WaveringRadiant00]

Matt looking like a straight up samurai with that hair and beard! I love it.

[@melllojelllo]

If you put the required effort, whatever that means, you can do it. Thank you Matt!

[@protyay]

From Magic Mike to this, what incredible range this guy has.

[@prithivnatarajan]

the shot of seeing matt's face on the toms was sick

[@nikatapi]

Unbelievable drumming and composition

[@brienooy]

The blast beat we deserve. 🙌

[@rubberduckman]

just as you thought he couldn't possibly get better... he's leveling the gods

[@bowenpennell4963]

Can't wait to see these guys tonight

[@UndoingRuin08]

he's like a trippy vape cloud with legendary extremities

[@drums4life80]

An absolute beast. My favourite drummer! 🔥🤘🥁

[@JasonSmith-we5ls]

An absolute master of his instrument

[@fumetsudragons418]

This dude has got to be my favourite drummer at this moment.. wow!!!

[@N3V2-Nevto]

Matt has fully ascended!

[@jpric155]

First off Matt, you looking swole bruv. Second, this is like dream theatre squared. Awesome work.

[@ninjabuck2576]

I can appreciate that this is metal in 2022. Tosin looks like a beatnik poet. Matt is your hippie uncle. Javier fits the role of "good dad of 2 daughters". 😂 When their powers combine...pick your jaw up off the floor.

[@tobee_gamer5816]

What’s more scary is how calm he is while playing it

[@soundgarden8885]

That's called stamina my friend

[@yocouch94]

Been waiting for this

[@joelverdon1248]

Pfff... Pure madness! Speechless...

[@Dukhevych]

This is SO TIGHT. OMG.

[@armorgiraffe]

Matt looks more and more like a samurai slashin away on the drums.. amazing as always

[@oceanwoe]

Those Meinls sounds so ridiculously good. If I ever get endorsed by Meinl, it would be pretty cheap for them, as I already a wide array of Byzances and Foundry Reserve. And damn, Matt, you really spanked the kickdrums here like a boss. Always enjoy your playing. Even live, you're a masterful beast, despite the arrangements being complex as f**k. Love the facial expressions in the end btw😎

[@artsmith5317]

Bad ass as usual. The drummer from another planet strikes again.

[@danmiller5881]

I'm digging the sounds of the clear tom heads....has better tone than the coated!

[@beatpainter481]

Yeah, my favourite jazz drum play through...

[@byrondormus898]

SPEECHLESS 😧🥶🤯

[@BASUIL722]

my jaw lays on the floor. this is ridicolous. RESPECT!

[@PeeDeeJay]

Always a pleasure.

[@MisterNorthernCanuck]

Are we just not gonna talk about the fashion sense here? On point.

[@danijelrobnik]

humanity at its best

[@ryankyungsoocho4291]

The fucked up thing is this might be one of the more simpler drum parts on the album lol

[@BJSTIXX]

Literally!

[@StevenJamesBurks]

It's true.

[@hashira9166]

Yup, would love to see a Red Miso or Gestaltzerfall playthrough

[@ForrestRice]

Lmao

[@chakobsa]

man, the dw kit sounds amazing! this meinl recording is so solid and beefy it blows away the other play throughs imo. maybe it's due to seating the drums in the mix but I think this sounds much better.

[@softpool1286]

just absurdly good...

[@krenwregget7667]

what can you say? The guy is an absolute beast on the kit.

[@workingdog4886]

Absolutely bananas

[@vkotis]

Not in my lifetime will I ever be even near the skill level he is. Insane.

[@DavidBriganti421]

This sounds like when I’m late for work

[@majorlee1]

Bringing back the tie dye! Matt is the man! 😎🤘

[@Brandondrumkc]

BEST LIMP BIZKIT DRUM COVER EVER!!!

[@benjaminvasquez5826]

Damn he is loving those longboards

[@stepitupandgo67]

insanity...I love the cotton balls in the toms...

[@DemonDog444]

I love fantasy song titles. Killer job Matt!

[@Selkirk69]

he and Bobby Jarzombek are so damn good technically

[@ichouille]

the word perfection takes on its full meaning in this video

[@damianb2446]

A true master at his craft

[@chrisallen1296]

FAAAAAAAACCCKKK when I was a kid I didn't think we could play 2D music but here we aaaaare!

[@nikosasimakis6676]

he threw some cute blasts in there!

[@hbatera]

Awesome ! Excellent Job !

[@marceloserra6321]

best drummer of this past few years

[@haworth137]

Amazing!!

[@TheSlamDancer-rt1hd]

Matt is a beast

[@davidgoode7416]

Awesome!!!

[@tylergoodguy1194]

best song on the album i think

[@wbotti]

amazing talent... here from the rick beato interview. A as L are the bomb

[@MDUBE5999]

Amazing as usual!! Who knows you could take over the King's crown of the drums. It's almost as if you are playing certain pitches; making melodies on your sweet sounding drum kit too!!

[@caydespliff181]

after seeing AAL live multiple times live, I am not at all suprised this was one take.

[@walabe8]

Incredible and inspiring

[@NikkiNexo777]

Fantastic playing! I like the sound of your old Tama kit better.

[@AaronIsolation]

Excellent

[@jdrum8240]

HAHAHAHA could you imagine nailing that so casually?! Lmaoooo He is a different type of human.

[@JP-Gurley]

Prime viewing for morning coffee

[@unwindedcom]

Saw him at mickeys black box with animals as leaders this summer in Lititz,pa. Very small venue with awesome sound system. If you were up front like me you were about 10 feet from Matt. Awesome show.

[@kingletmusic]

i feel like i underwent physical education just watching this

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Animals have officially become esoteric jazz with this album 😂

[@gabriellescott7035]

I was waiting for this

[@daveg5045]

Dude…COTTON BALLS IN THE SHELLS! NICE CONTRIBUTION TO THE DRUMWORLD. I JUST REALIZED HOW AMAZING THAT CAN BE. THANK YOU SIR

[@MrVladalv]

Well, the Physical Education video sure did it's job on Matt... I'll give you that