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

See demos for everything in Matt's all-Byzance setup here: bit.ly/4awWlRR
10" Jazz Splash
14" Equilibrium Hihats
18" Jazz Extra Thin Crash
Artist Concept Model Temporal Stack I
18" Traditional Extra Thin Hammered Crash
22" Equilibrium Ride
20" Equilibrium China
Artist Concept Model Temporal Stack II
Artist Concept Model Fat Stack
18" Traditional Medium Thin Crash

[@djyeah-nah9781]

these new versions are just next level

[@andreluizcastro5163]

Yes man, he is going beyond man.

[@joshgiannini1804]

He's somehow even better than when he recorded these songs

[@andreluizcastro5163]

@@joshgiannini1804 hoping he is going to record red miso and gordian naught

[@c.l.368]

this is how he plays them live btw. Every time a slightly different version & solo

[@andreluizcastro5163]

@@c.l.368 yes. I went to one concert. I am going to the second one soon ;)

[@aylexmusic]

There’s never been a Brain Dance playthrough… Meinl PLEASEEE come in clutch 🙏🙏🙏

[@diegopizarro4196]

Please!

[@061zapolinariosgobi9]

we need it!

[@drummusician]

Full band Brain Dance play through on Dunlop sessions

[@aidenmcdonald5605]

@@drummusicianbut that was like 8 years ago, a new play through with the drum wisdom you’ve gained since then would be incredible

[@rafandresperez]

@@drummusicianyeah that one is old, please give us a new version, would be awesome

[@marekmiszczak3266]

The precision of his playing is just mind-boggling 😯😯

[@xDjembex]

I would hope so. He wrote it. 😂

[@MassholeDrums]

@@xDjembex that doesn't guarantee precision dude LOL

[@MassholeDrums]

The double bass stuff later in the song isn't perfect. That's all I can point too, and it's still barely off at all. Even great drummers can often have issues hitting every note on the feet perfectly in time. The problem is you can't hear it anywhere near as clearly as everything else, especially when you're playing that fast and especially with a double bass pedal. Almost no drummer plays fast stuff like that perfectly in time, 100% of the time unless it's just 16th notes. Or unless their name is Chris Turner and have the best feet in the business.

[@alespider9905]

his precision is very precise

[@InhalingAshes26]

The dynamic control in that insane 3:57 run blows my mind. This is a man performing at the absolute peak.

[@captainconvulsion]

That shit is ridiculous.

[@martinb4721]

I literally couldn't do anything but start laughing

[@Daddy-ep8ng]

Same here. I just laugh in awe of ridiculous precision and control at that speed. Absolutely insane 😂😂

[@Southboundpachyderm]

I know, right. He's LITERALLY dancing across the kit with his sticks. I don't really know if there's any drummer that I think is better than matt, though it's incredibly close, especially with some of the gospel drummers out there that just have chops on chops on chops on groove. But He's still the best precisely because of his dynamic awareness. It's even more insane during those herta drags on the kick because he's not just muscling through those like most drummers do, he's accenting them which sounds like some kind of fucking massive ass machine gun next to the guitar thumping. Matt is absolutely god tier.

[@MNRezasa_]

right, what was even that 🤯

[@OliKember]

Greatest drummer alive. So blessed that I get to see Matt play live this week in the UK!

[@kumquatmagoo]

I'll see you at arctangent if you're going baybeeeee

[@OliKember]

@@kumquatmagoo See you in the pit brother!

[@kumquatmagoo]

@@OliKember Night verses and Meshuggah at the same festival! 3 of my favourite drummers in one weekend 💦💦💦💦

[@thoughtless117]

see you there lads

[@jpcolindesign517]

I wish I had known. I would have walked 100km to see that. I live in London.

[@CloseUpLover]

next level stuff Meinl! Watching Matt performing is like watching a pro athlete at his peak

[@AnthonyGreenMountain]

He was already at a mindblowing level during the old playthrough. Here he's straight transcending lmao. Insane to think that like, 10 years from now, he'll be even better.

[@asarsalari]

Outrageous dynamics.. Matt is so fun to watch

[@jrose92081]

Hands-down, one of the most creative drummers that ever walked the Earth. Always a joy to watch.

[@SandbagBouldering]

I just adore how comfortable all of this looks and feels.

[@ancho-31337]

That's mastery

[@green6string434]

inspiring to see someone operate at such an insanely high level. they say a genius is just a person "doing what they love to do." if you do anything long enough, with passion, talent, discipline, and dedication, you're likely to break a ton of new ground. matt is a top-3 drummer of his generation. but, more likely, the TOP drummer of his generation. can't think of anyone better than him. amazing rendition...

[@heartbeatsdrum]

There really is no other drummer quite like Matt. His speed, precision, tastefulness. Incredible.

[@cleer92]

Clearly never heard Spencer Prewitt

[@ClihtYeastwood]

@@cleer92clearly don’t give af

[@edwardrummer]

Here we go again , seeing a glimpse of the future through Matt’s drumming 👏👏👏

[@silversrayliegh5924]

I was thinking just this morning that he might do ecto next because there were so many changes in the live version. Here it is😂

[@fubar1217]

I was thinking that when Physical Education was released. Basically any song that has a section he solos over live. For those songs, it's like pointless to go watch the original play through cause you're waiting for the solo section! Lol

[@fedetularuiz8158]

Robot-like precision with human-like fluidity. This playthrough is beyond amazing.

[@ztmusic09]

Greatest drummer alive. Hands down.

[@valuablesandwich]

Yep

[@davidpalmer8419]

Yup

[@jonashellborg8320]

Matt is just becoming better and better. What I find where he grows the most is his groove, amongst the meter counts and speed runs, the groove is super strong. Go Matt!

[@Sol_1nvictus5813]

The foot work at 2:26 is so nuts. Always my favorite part of the song.

[@ProfessionalsProfessional]

It’s so cool to see how his playing style evolved from the previous iteration of this Meinl video from years ago.

[@ReeBPM]

Always a pleasure to watch this man play

[@wholewheat1]

Absolutely loving these new renditions. So freaking gnarly

[@nram3930]

Watching Matt evolving in the last few years really was something. To my ears at least he was/is going into a far more "free" style... WAY more notes, a constant fusilage of impossibly accurate rudiments - this guy is obviously next level, just pure insanity on the technical front - but personally this very "Virgil Donati" approach is just less appealing to me than his more written out grooves and solos. Coincidentally, I'm not a massive fan of Virgil Donati. Not on video at least... I bet live this absolutely insane to witness. Just waiting on AaL to give in and finally tour with a bassist :P So... while I am personally less invested in his work nowadays, I am very curious to see where this guy goes next.

[@tomasvit9912]

Isn’t the snare a bit upset after all that ghosting?

[@xen._]

he just makes it look so easy, an absolute master at work

[@miguelcortes7579]

Foot Work is Insane!!

[@andresborda7139]

Damm we need more videos from matt

[@Bustercruz]

Please don't redo Woven Web... Please... Its the one song that after 10 years of practice some of us can sort of stumble through.

[@jimmyjimjim3054]

One of, if not THE , best drummer of our time.

[@bboyswitch22]

Can't stop listening to this! 🤯

[@diemcarl5546]

Matt is genius. Freaking out of this world. Hands down.

[@proto35]

Absolutely bonkers. And with so much clarity to boot.

[@PourAuthority]

I can listen to Matt drum all day every day. He's incredible and brilliant!

[@War_Maker]

Listening to Matt's version from 7 years ago on his channel and then this one really brings out those new hits he added. He's a truly unbelievable drummer.

[@TyBoucher]

4:27 Playing 12th notes with your left hand and 16th with your right clean like this is so hard. Dude is the chop master

[@real_dave1]

I would KILL for a modern playthrough of Arithmophobia. Matt has improved an insane amount in the time since then and I want to see what new special sauce he adds to it!!

[@davey65]

Such a beyond amazing drummer. One of my all time favorites

[@lemmyintroduce]

Just 30 seconds from the beggining and Matt already gave a superb perfomance of all his musical arsenal and great control, his technical level is truly of his own league.

[@TheKevinthec]

Babe wake up, Meinl just dropped a 2024 Matt Garstka playthrough of Ectogenesis

[@GartrellWashington-gu4ok]

Da Goat back with another meinl vid, i love it

[@YouLikeBosch]

A salute to the tie-dye era, for He is transcended to the enlightened era.

[@jacobg9759]

Oh wow new version,its wonderful and exciting at the same time to see how Matt play this song this time with new touch

[@cpapazach]

Dude is unreal 😂 so happy I got to see AAL live past November 🫡

[@AaHo0102]

MEINL MIXES NEVER MISS!

[@TommyNitro]

Really enjoy how clearly those ghost notes on the snare came through.

[@devinbuchhorn]

This might be the best sounding snare I've ever heard! My god! Matt's playing has just progressed to new dimensions!

[@aakashmondal789]

Seeing AAL live this month. Ooooh I'm so excited

[@miyakimanaloto8213]

I remember watching the other ectogenesis years ago for the first time and it blew my mind, this video brings me back to it, so cool

[@squeedum4893]

The fact that he's becoming more creative is insane.

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

Awesome to see that he finally finished renovating his house!

[@drumzomario]

Absolutely INCREDIBLE technique and finess! Damn

[@abdelilhmanflores]

It’s so insane how the newer drums and cymbals from these day can completely revitalize a classic song like this

[@NorthFloridaPhotoAndVideo]

This is absolutely mind-bending. This is the drummer that I want to be when I grow up!!

[@patrickhenry6218]

If you've never had a chance to see this band live... see them at any opportunity. Absolutely legendary musicians!

[@offroaders123]

This song has already been infusing my creative influences back when it came out, it's coming back strong and doing it again!!! 🔥

[@anthonyb7523]

I see Garstka i hit the thumbs up. These videos are an automatic W for us fans

[@Sir_Dr_Pain]

as always next level drumming and awesome video - you simply have to love this🔥

[@simonondrums2404]

Love these uploads

[@michaeldezern4681]

This is incredible. I've also been enjoying his colab with Tigran.

[@ArnieRodriguez]

blown away, this is insanity

[@ParkerAdcock]

The most efficient and technical drummers to ever live 🤌🏻

[@abductorsdrummer3282]

Definitely loving it giving me that dark contortionist vibe Along with the great matt

[@asafaraujo3173]

Esses repertórios com técnicas atualizadas estão soando como novas composições. Esse cara é um fenômeno.

[@jonasknigge6675]

Truly one of the best!

[@hoganschoice]

What a masterpiece

[@elementsofphysicalreality]

What a drum solo!!

[@jasonmacarthurdrums]

My favorite thing thinking I have a section figured out then 💥! Nope... God I love your playing, power and finess Matt Garstka 👍

[@fubar1217]

I love that he's redoing songs where he solos live.

[@HoraceTheLion]

Automatically wins the gold for this Olympic style drumming 😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉

[@einsteinalexander7187]

Good taste, good choice, good job MEINL. I'll buy a pack of cymbals if you guys do Matt stuff continuously.

[@joshuafogarty2869]

Making it look effortless as usual

[@brianheminger2814]

Not sure I've ever seen anybody navigate complex time signatures so effortlessly...

[@yourself88xbl]

absolutely mind bending wow.

[@bassman4179]

@2:45 is just freaking mind boggling, bad ass double bass. AWESOME MATT GARZA !!!!

[@skinreptile]

This a new level.

[@jimsjoblom6873]

I can never tell if drummers of this high level are actively fighting having a stroke or they're genuinely enjoying themselves in a sea of AAAAAHHH!

[@esprich]

Them- “how many different styles can you play?” Matt- “yes.”

[@cfyves]

Man... what a performance

[@gyurmagyuri6440]

No company makes cymbals as good as Meinl Classic Customs in that price range 🤘🔥

[@khennigs]

People will be talking about that 8 bar break for a looong time to come. Absolutely bonkers.

[@felixthefearless1886]

I’m literally in shock. The standard Garstka version is insane. The freestyle adaptation Garstka is fucking nuts.

[@baraldobumpa3447]

The best to ever do it

[@Ale.alvargas93]

Musicians that eat music are the best ❤

[@xcityofemberx]

Bryan from Critical Reactions meant that this dude has the time stone. Well, there you go.

[@snail415]

The definition and epitome of artistry.

[@samihoodsamihood1784]

Matt is one on mi influences of all time

[@FakawiNZ]

It's even harder to play than I imagined it to be from just listening :O

[@MrRobca]

drrrt drrrt drrrt drrrt. Love the "Bleed-section" !!!

[@ryankyungsoocho4291]

Matt is the drummer equivalent of thinking of the perfect comeback in the shower so he records it again

[@javiercardenas9987]

How someone can memorize such music is insane

[@matthiasspitz]

Always loved this tune, and of course I don't mind a drumming video for it by Matt 😄

[@puputputceh]

THE GOAT🐐

[@MadiUk77]

I say - call the Ghostbusters ! There's more ghosts than notes in there hahahha - incredible as always from this absolute Master !

[@patrikrohner2641]

THE BEST Drummer🙌🏽🤘🏽 and i love the cymbals i have a couple of them but man you have to work for those 😅💸 keep uf the great drumming Matt and Meinl the great Cymbal making 🤗

[@rakaisyahnian4190]

2:45 is headbang heaven for metal connoisseur😂😂

[@shimmuus]

Just fantastic! 🥰🥰

[@Lantern7100]

So clean!!!! Amazing

[@fatihcoskun8613]

Ultra instinct Garstka 🤯🤘

[@joaquinstucchi]

Matt "I'll use my 3 brain in every new version" Garstka

[@cx777o]

I am extremely looking forward to Xavier Wares Playthrough!!!!

[@breadnaut3087]

I see Matt I hit like. The man is above 99% of us mere mortals.