Meinl Cymbals - Richie Martinez - "Strut" by Arch Echo

[@Richie.Martinez]

Thanks to everyone who watches, enjoys, and shares these videos. Meinl has such a richly talented roster and makes the best cymbals on earth. Combine those two elements and you get an endless world of enjoyment.

[@andrewshohe7747]

The music is so cool

[@epiczeven6378]

Man, I haven´t been so excited about drumming since Tony Royster Jr. Sir, you are the numba one :)!

[@Richie.Martinez]

@@epiczeven6378 that’s a SERIOUS compliment. Thank you for being awesome!

[@kylesnyder9452]

Love your dynamics and how much FUN you’re having in this take! Prog can tend to be pretty robotic but this was a treat!

[@dreammachine86]

What's that awesome sounding groove that starts on the hi-hat at 1:52 ? Not heard anything like that before...it's really cool! Fantastic playing overall...it's really dynamic and punchy (the mix helps with that too!) and you look like you're having a great time. Also, that looks like a Mapex Armory kit? Which is a pretty affordable drum kit. And those Meinls are a lot more affordable than the Byzance line. Just goes to show you don't need the most expensive kit to sound great, just some great playing.

[@Lasers459]

3:51 ty for keeping that angle during the solo

[@tychred]

Hah - just came to the comments to say this same thing. That was just [chef's kiss]

[@jcrosslin8]

So I have a weird compliment to pay here... The drumming, without doubt, is nothing short of superb. That said, this track has some of the most pleasing midrange of any piece of music I've ever heard. I mean in general too. Just a nice mid heavy mix, but some how very balanced and most importantly very pleasing. Good job ladies and G's. Also, I'd like to nominate this snare as my write in for the 2024 U.S presidential elections. That is all. Cheers from Memphis.

[@thomasnappo6309]

100% CORRECT

[@snillocs]

1:50 - 2:15 reminds me SOOOO much of a modern day Genesis beat. Holy crap

[@JohnnySideburnsX]

Richie Martinez on another level of drumming! He truly is one of the outstanding drummers of these years.

[@Richie.Martinez]

Dude, this made my whole day. Thank you for an amazing compliment.

[@MrNickoOD]

i love how happy he is when he plays

[@rador9745]

I’ve never seen anyone work a china as hard as you Richie. You are a joy to see live and I’m glad you have these demos so we can hear and see what you do so well. The kit and cymbals sound fantastic. All the best!

[@brandonbulthuis2740]

Richie always killing it. Really cool dude, too.

[@KirkpatrickSounds]

Probably my fav AE track right now, love these guys ❤️

[@DarkPhantomSky]

Incredible playing, creativity, energy and song.

[@brockbaldridge7620]

This guy is so good. Like so so talented it’s actually crazy. I saw him open for Dream Theater and have been following him since

[@LA_Official_Mus1c]

Damn opening for dream theatre is like a fucking achievement and a half love Richie so much his band deserve it they are so sick!

[@mahirdaiyankhan5064]

Man seeing him play makes me happy

[@TFARM56]

Put him on drumeo right now... This beast

[@JohnChandler2006]

Fantastic!!!!!! I love this Dude's playing! Richie has incredible talent, and Meinl has incredible sounding cymbals!!! Truly a God ordained combination!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!!!

[@NickyByloo]

My favourite of all your drum playthroughs Richie.

[@milkofthestars]

fun. great balance of chop work and rocking out. love it. keepin' it fresh~

[@MarineBlueFade]

The joy of doing what you love. Kudos Richie!

[@carolynway850]

Sounds amazing.

[@dreamdrummer5]

OMG amazing performance!

[@aaronsparks9012]

Richie throwing in a bunch of interesting blast beats in there nice job!!!

[@thomasnappo6309]

HOLY SHEET....SICK DRUMMER BRO....UNDERATED FOSHURE.

[@ProducerBryan]

Literally just clapped out loud at the end of it. Bravo!

[@giorez]

He even has time to adjust his glasses... what a legend

[@chrismartimez1039]

You’ve alway never failed to impress Cuz. Great chops!!

[@samwerrell2104]

GOOOOOOD GAWD. That section at 1:51 is perfect

[@zoohuman]

Beautiful drumming, extremely precise, clean, and very controlled dynamics. Great job.🇺🇸🤨

[@michaeldrayer5429]

Congrats on your newborn, sorry I didn't get to see you open for Dream Theater at the Met in Philly, but the band was incredible live!!! Hope you are enjoying your new addition!

[@batbeardscs]

Sick dude, sick cymbals, sick song, Happy Easter!

[@edlrocks12591]

It was a little touch and go there for a second, but I'm pleased to announce that his glasses survived this playthrough.

[@ariessanjaya9254]

HAHaa

[@Cindyalibaster]

best comment

[@BSeffDrumVidz]

Saw him kill it in Orlando - opening for Dream Theater. Guy killed it!

[@GartrellWashington-gu4ok]

1:53 part is so tough, sheshh whole video fire🔥🔥

[@raycavazos8927]

Sounds like a perfect mix of 602 and giant beats. Love em

[@joshuacallwood8140]

Man this cover was sick! Richie a beast, as always! But mannn that PURE ALLOY RIDE WAS KILLING ME! 😭😭

[@Eric998765]

Never heard of this guy or band, definitely about go to check out

[@Boston84]

I love this dudes drumming hell yeah!

[@ARDrummer]

Love the playing and energy! Awesome stuff Richie!

[@tylerpedersen9836]

The ending though lol. Richie sounds amazing.

[@tylersevener4354]

Your Drum mixing sounds amazing

[@itemps]

fucking dope track and playing! love the tone

[@okimtulal9235]

Best prog blaster around the hood..

[@GourtyMaxx]

I love what you guys are doing at Meinl. A lot A lot. Hope to meet you all soon! Richie you sound incredible. Huge early fan from instagram. Amazing to see so much of the progression. Amazing!

[@Erix77]

This dude is phenomenal 👊

[@lorencottrell]

So good sir!🙌🙌🙌🔥🔥🔥

[@coreyroberts47]

This was insane

[@janivelic2316]

Nice composition and playing 👏🏻

[@carolynway850]

Sooo sick!!!!

[@cgrind3000]

Richie is so sick, sheeeeesh

[@bohdaaanek]

pure awesomeness

[@tev9827]

Yo his glasses actually stayed on this time!

[@ZaneGage]

Dude this slaps hard af

[@jonsmith848]

Epic Brother!

[@renedominguez7621]

So much soul !

[@mikejohnson8074]

Brilliant.

[@philldrummingsokha2579]

SUPER!!!🎵🎶🥁

[@parker_drummer8647]

Phenomenal

[@Ashlord]

Almost had a stroke with that ending Jesus Christ!

[@ThomasMetal75]

Sounds like mario kart music lol! Awesome drumming to boot!

[@deamon506]

1:48 good lord

[@Carrylikemariah]

2:51 when you trip up and spill all of your crashes everywhere

[@MaxSTSFXN]

1:51 🌌

[@2010ditta]

Mapex..Meinl...and Evans. Thats all you need.

[@montenegro_chris666]

f*ckin brilliant.

[@jarodmore2836]

Muy Excelente!!

[@milanwilson241]

Killer very nice💯💯👏👏

[@Phenix777]

🔥🔥🔥

[@calvinwatson3579]

You knocked a hole in that shit!!!!

[@spotted556]

Is this possible on single pedal? 😄😅

[@gzahnd]

All that playing, and homeboy still has time to push up his glasses between notes

[@audioman860]

Обалдеть! Это великолепно!

[@breadnaut3087]

I feel like Im listening to elevator music.

[@anthonystone3927]

Can't stand the brightness of cymbal choice, and the drums don't sound as good as their price range.. but my god is Richie a fucking tasty drummer. What a great drummer and band for real.

[@mathieu5344]

The sound, and especially the compression on this one is awful. I just can't go trough the whole video, it just hurts my ears.

[@ChrisNokiaa]

Positive playing bro!

[@ritalinkidsonritalin]

Richie Martinez is the metal version of Chris Coleman.