Periphery - Marigold (Drum Playthrough)

Matt Halpern's drum playthrough of 'Marigold' from the album, Periphery III: Select Difficulty - available now on Sumerian Records at smarturl.it/Per...
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[@yoyothe3rd]

Can we just take a second to appreciate how tasty that snare tone is...

[@LucidRobYT]

Absolutely. The whole kit sounds fantastic.

[@Drumzylvania]

Mapex ❤

[@RotterStudios]

BEST SNARE SOUND EVER! kicks are perfect as well!

[@do8671]

Man!... The snare sound is so amazing!!!

[@SinisterSkip]

Assuming they didn't use extra samples under the snare sound, the snare sound surely gets close to what I (and probably many drummers) call 'perfection'. It's this robust, full scope, explosion of fat midrange gunshots. Granted, the whole drum mix sounds fucking killer. I'm not surprised if Adam Getgood mixed this, he's also mixed their albums (and Devin Townsend's last two, which sounds the best ever). The guy's maybe on of the best pop/rock/metal mixers on the planet, he makes everything sounds impressive, fat, yet beautifully balanced and with every instrument still sounding crystal clear ( I know it's subjective, but still). That's really hard to accomplish.

[@reelaw3155]

Matt is the guy that teaches metronomes how to stay on time.

[@caseypnw]

No that’s Troy Wright

[@LimpBizkitDrummer]

No it's Matt Garstka sir

[@dabdaryl2545]

no it's Lar Ulrich

[@ayushsuyayush]

Its Mike Mangini

[@yuritarelko9916]

@@ayushsuyayush Mike Mangini and Tomas Haake.

[@Numbuh681]

Every time Matt Halpern plays a ghost note, an angel gets its halo.

[@carlojackson21]

Numbuh681 xD

[@MrFriccolini]

nah. They're very good, but a little to inconsistent regarding their volume. Gavin Harrison plays the best Ghostnotes. Of course this is just my opinion, and Matt Helpern is freaking great :).

[@LeonHaselbach]

@@MrFriccolini who said that ghostnotes always have to be in the same volume?

[@MrFriccolini]

@@LeonHaselbach They don't always have to be. We're talking nuances here so this isn't to be supervalued, but i don't think the little differences in Matts Ghostnotes are always deliberate.

[@aristide4505]

Lost it's halo*

[@kaykaleli]

Those ghost notes on the chorus!! I'm not even a drummer but my goodness this guy is amazing!!!

[@willvaughn6.395]

For us non drummers do you care to explain I'm a guitarist but I really enjoy watching good drummers so impressive thanks

[@LuisEspinoza-ut4rp]

+Will12 Will12 Ghost notes are often described as notes that aren't heard but felt, you can definitely hear them though. They're those extra quieter hits on the snare in between the accented/loud hits he makes.

[@willvaughn6.395]

+Luis Espinoza cool so it's basically like for a fast guitar riffs where in between the melody you play muted notes to make the riff sound tighter and it accentuates when you play those open notes kind of ?

[@kaykaleli]

Will12 Will12 I'm actually a guitarist who has recently understood the concept of ghost notes. I'm grateful for Luis Espinoza​ for explaining them to you.

[@kaykaleli]

Will12 Will12 Something like that. :)

[@paqman78]

This song is the result of Periphery band members playing too many RPGs in the studio and tour bus.

[@vegeto-ss55]

It wouldn't surprise me if Misha was the one playing too many RPG's while coming up with this song xD

[@Ssjcloud3]

Or not enough saga frontier. It Seems like Misha and mark are the main final fantasy players and majorly influenced by them, hence, their dual project, haunted shores. I think is based on final fantasy 7. Goes well with playing it.

[@NytronX]

0:43: When those kick drums come in at 0:48, gives the main riff so much power. It's amazing how drums can change feel of another instrument being played.

[@robertgwinn1478]

I've played guitar for over 30 years and a good drummer can completely change the feel of what I'm playing. Amazing talent.

[@the_plague99]

3:38 that snare sounds perfect

[@QuietSnake-xs5vx]

Matt: Gonna hit this cymabal and this cymbbal and that cymbal and ooooo that cymbal too

[@usafschue]

You can definitely see how Sp0nce's voice is an instrument in this song when it's not there. Thanks for these, you rock Hellpern

[@csis8460]

Honestly it's better without his vocals

[@leon-du8ye]

@@csis8460 agreed, I generally like Spencer’s voice but his vocals on this song are kinda shit

[@Idyliss]

Sp0nce

[@TheAhmedFreak]

I love his playing. One of the most matured drummers in metal world

[@the_awful_guitar_player6666]

4:50 this is so beatiful

[@ined193]

i love this part

[@IshmamAhmed]

I love Matt's techniques, I'm not much of a drummer so I don't really know how much effort he's putting into his foot but his hands are just fucking killer

[@Allahpaca]

As a drummer I can tell you that hitting that hihat on times with the foot is really annoying to play, if you are not a fan of jazz (cause that's very common in that genre). Also he uses some really cool dynamics on the hands. I love his play style.

[@whatisahandleplz]

Yeah plus what he's doing with his hands, ghost notes and that

[@DiePixelkrieger]

It´s not :D you just need to get used to playing your hihat continously with your left foot. afterwards your timing, expecially speaking for odd meters, improves drastically.

[@fadejmg]

I enjoy watching Matt enjoying drums.

[@simonvidlund4077]

Periphery definitely hit a jackpot with this one, incredible song!

[@philbobaggins336]

There's somthing very special about his playing that can really inspire you to push the limits of your own playing ..Halpern is the Neil peirt of the modern day drummer .he has raised the bar and set a standard we can only chase .

[@Ash_Hudson]

To any aspiring drummers: This is how you hit a snare properly.

[@jacobharley7241]

Great lesson on drum mic'ing just from observing this setup. Love the near-coincident pair sitting behind Matt.

[@JackelPun]

Love everyone members in Periphery always with so much energy!!

[@SixteenVoice]

Man. Just love how this guy makes everything look so effortless...

[@Jaymetal95]

I fucking love the energy that all the members of Periphery have, the way matt goes 100% all out on his kit especially near the end is just awesome.

[@Susyownsyou]

I love how much fun he has when he plays. Truly one of the masters of this Era.

[@raphaelguitarx5931]

Him is one of the few drummers that actually make you feel good by the joy he feels when its playing

[@robertgwinn1478]

I'm a guitarist of 30 years experience and I still sit in awe at amazing drummers like this.

[@HoodRatKing90]

the subtle things in his playing are incredible

[@suqmadiq6653]

The only guy I’ve ever seen who plays the drums with the same skill that a surgeon has with a scalpel yet looks like a 5 year old playing for the first time. My mind is blown by this oxymoron.

[@charliemarley1513]

What he does to those cymbals at 5:01 is absolutely perfect

[@ytsejam58]

So many things I learned from learning music from artists I like is that it's not just abour "what drums are they hitting at what time and beat" but that Every Single Drummer has a distinct a unique technique that sets them apart. It's not just learning a periphery song. It's learning how Mat Halpern plays. Notice all the ghost notes on the snare, the constant quarter note crash or open high-hat keeping a steady beat while the left hand adds filler. How the double bass kick matches the chugging guitars in the heavier parts. I wouldn't emulate this technique to play a Rush song, and I wouldn't use Neil Peart's technique to play a Periphery song. Don't just learn songs, learn drummers.

[@twinny_mi]

Good advice!!!

[@ederolima]

He plays with so much energy, it's inspiring, and I'm not even a drummer.

[@mikahracha308]

I fully believe this man is a great wizard with inhuman tentacle arms, amazing backward peripheral vision, and a wicked case of RLS

[@mikahracha308]

Meow

[@chrystianguerin6370]

Backwards Periphery vision. Lol

[@eskela123]

I love when at the very end, around 5:01 he just punishes all cymbals not even looking at them.

[@Lenancien]

The king of ghost notes! awesome playthrough, I'm watching this for the 5th time

[@samedits999]

fucking sexy snare and that crazy/solo part + the ending part... I don't know if anyone else than a drummer can know how amazing this guy fucking is

[@BrandonofRedemption]

Now we just need a Mark and Jake play-through!

[@HansAaraas]

So good! That last beat is perfection.

[@TheDistortion93]

I just absolutely love seeing people having so much fun doing the thing they love and do best.

[@troruaz]

I'm convinced the digits of pi are lurking there in the subtleties of Halpern's facial expressions. I'm not even a drummer, but I tune in to any of his vids, he's an amazing player!

[@adammtroutman]

Yeah Man I came back to this. It rocked my socks and Matt is a solid player.

[@ossibossi100]

One of the few Periphery songs that really needs the vocals IMO. Fun playthrough none the less!

[@matthewaquino6078]

god Matt is just so fluid in his movement. and I love that he gets so into the music as he's playing. He just feels the groove. Easily my favorite drummer. I aspire to be at his level of drumming

[@OHG1997]

Loved it! Would love to see a playthrough of Habitual Linestepper! I want to actually see those ghostnotes in the breakdown

[@jonnycutts1303]

I SECOND THIS

[@gSWG3R]

Plus the crazy endurance to play those fast 32nd double bass notes for the duration he does in that song

[@AMBowers29]

The smile on his face says it all. A true inspiration.

[@vladadragovic]

If snares had rights against being physically violated, Matt would be in jail right now! :D Awesome!

[@DarthWinterMadness]

Every member of this band should be in jail for all the horrifying things they make their instruments go through. 😂😂😂 Cheers from France! 🍻

[@jaredion1094]

Nah. They'll surely scream "harder daddy!".

[@MexicanBagpiper96]

I enjoy watching Matt play PIII songs even more after watching the documentary where he said he had to work on his kicks because he was used to mainly using his right foot, and this album was going to require a lot of footwork he wasn't used to.

[@sheefrachurch-hill1768]

First drummer ever to keep time with his face

[@stephenelijah5974]

That wraith is one of the best sounding snares i have ever heard. It fits this style so perfectly.

[@chrystianguerin6370]

Nolly is also really good at mixing. Matt and Nolly worked together on making a pack of drum samples to use for writing, and you can buy them online.

[@shinma989]

I can’t help but get emotional watching this dude play.

[@guilhermedaniel7980]

Agradeço a esses caras como Matt Halpern, Matt Garstka e outros desse grande estilo, djent. Esses caras fizeram mudar toda minha percepção rítmica musical.

[@j102srf]

I will never tire of this timeless classic.

[@Periphery]

Mark's guitar playthrough for 'The Way The News Goes...' is here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGWXZGaondOUrtk

[@bronsontolliver9027]

Matt please show us how Remain Indoors goes. It's my jam. That groove is so sick. It's changed how I hit the skins my dude.

[@esprich]

Matt absolutely murders this play through!!!? Dayummmmm. So sick. Dude is insane

[@leemetronicle]

Chad Smith of metal. So much groove wrapped up in every movement, even polyrhythms

[@christam24]

what i like about matt, is the fact that he gets so into his beats

[@T3Rmin4LCuRi0siTy]

Without a doubt My Fav drummer of all time! Just cant get enough of his grooves.

[@neilfromruins]

Absolute beast of a drummer. Insane how clean and controlled he plays!

[@ZomBoSk8r]

In my imagination all drummers are amazing glorious octopuses with incredible coordination and dexterity and rhythm. Matt is straight killing that groove. Phenomenal. Hell everyone in periphery just slays, but Matt's drumming just punches it home that these guys are exceptionally talented and unstoppable.

[@EmmanuelCovers]

Was at work all night waiting for this to be posted up!!!

[@J-MLindeMusic]

Tighter than...well...anything.

[@DEM94]

No tighter than my pennis right now...

[@nikis1254]

Not tighter than me cause of that song

[@andi_wuast]

Hahaha, how old are you? Like 12? :DD

[@caleboackes9669]

Tighter than a frog's ass hole.

[@xXxThelegend27xXx]

I’ve heard the guys at the gym say “Tighter than a schoolgirl” 😂

[@thirdfiddle3652]

What happens on his face in the last few bars shows the difference between the very best and us "common folks"... Crazy and touching...

[@mlwald79]

your drumming is fucking genius, also no vocals helps me hear the guitars too. love you so much

[@Pikachu370]

Good to see that Matt's facial expressions are still changing every time he hits the snare drum.

[@yogengrg7690]

You know this guys is a beast probably one of the best modern drummer of all time when it pulls guitarist like me to watch his videos not knowing much about drums or the fact that I can't play drums much either. Amazing!

[@yourself88xbl]

Absolutely falling in love with this mans music.

[@anweshbhattacharya8017]

3:42 -Damn a cymbal isn't moving. What a terrible mistake, let me quickly hit it before anyone notices.

[@SinisterSkip]

Hhahahahha, I just noticed it indeed. Well seen ;) The 20 seconds after that, he surely compensates fully for that hesitation. Gotta keep up that average ;)

[@jwcorcoran9838]

He's getting so into it at the end, fucking awesome to see

[@musicforDRUMIES]

Damn that snare sounds SO good

[@andyham6094]

At the 29 second mark, that 8 splash magically turned into a stack. It tripped me out at first. Loll. But amazing quality from nolly as always and amazing playing by halpern as always. Great production and playing all around. Love any drum play through dealing with nollys drum sounds along with Meinl cymbals.

[@uglyjuel301]

i love those quiet snare rolls in some of peripherys songs its so nice (they also do it on toms aswell)

[@mikeamoles8603]

Seeing this play through just made me realize how slow the tempo of this song is! I never noticed hearing the actual song with all the vocals. Lol pretty interesting

[@canyegane2406]

loved how he enjoys every second of playing the song

[@makor2817]

Wow, the song itself its a masterpiece but videos of the playing also shows the amazing skill and heart you guys put to create those epic fusions of melody, sound and chaos

[@RSW033]

I. CAN. NOT. STOP. WATCHING. THIS.

[@Wolverryke]

Favorite video of all time in the whole world wide web

[@madsonsilva6865]

catchy chorus. It's amazing how the music grows to the end

[@MichaelMartire]

That cymbal work is so good. Select Difficulty: "Impossible"

[@theodoremerrill1298]

I love how into it he is, his movements seem to be very fluid, awesome performance and a great drummer nm

[@TundraCH]

Very good production

[@therathead7342]

And veeeeery good drummer :-D

[@devinbuchhorn]

These are perfectly mixed.

[@kutaybr]

+The Rathead anup mix perfectly

[@AshishPisharodi]

+Kutay • nolly mix them. anup recorded this set.

[@stlheavyboi]

Anytime Anup, Matt and Nolly get together: you're getting a perfect drum recording.

[@DGAFORLIFE]

Can't say this enough, true art form and licks that are well played!!!

[@Yojimbo711]

Hi-hat and snare slaughtering, ridiculously talented guy!

[@ferdinandrothschild7875]

I thought I can play drums.....and now is when I go to cry in my bed after watching this

[@danielsutrisnoyt9862]

best snare sound so far in the world !!!

[@music_outside_the_box]

So thankful for this. I am learning how to play this note for note and I started by just using the album; thank you KZbin! Now I can see what stickings he is using and where his cymbals are.

[@danwybrow7226]

i feel soooo dirty right now. matt's drumming is flat out amazing. one of the best out there right now for sure!

[@komesam9812]

so sweet those snare ghost note

[@Waseritan]

Those ghost notes during the chorus smmmmmmooooooth as Harambe's ghost passing by

[@bryanherrera5751]

Good god that snare! My favorite by far! What a solid drummer man! So fluid and such groove. I bob with him lol

[@sebastionheitzmann3233]

Absolutely love this kit😍

[@king-manu2758]

Those drums sound really damn sexy

[@Geraet]

god those cymbals sound amazing

[@messengercrow]

I can watch this for hours

[@timlaberge6135]

Probably the most straight-forward song on the album, rhythmically speaking. Drum coverists are going to eat this one up.

[@spooty75]

Thanks! It really helps demonstrate the trickier fills I was having some troubles deciphering!

[@valgorath]

When he jumps on the toms at the second violin part it's ducking glorious. anybody else catch that?

[@paqman78]

He missed a 32nd ghost note in measure 48. Tsk tsk.

[@TRIALandMUSIC]

hahaha ... erase his licence to play!!!! ;-)

[@Jefftarnish]

LARS HAS ENTERED THE CHAT

[@ciarafoquim4681]

THOSE GHOST NOTES SOUND SOOOO GOOD

[@leestride2285]

I'd love to see a playthrough of The Way the News Goes

[@Bloodline2009]

Love this track, would be great to see it played with a live Orchestra. Make it happen!

[@hybrid8992]

most impressive part of this is how hes rockin the jean shorts

[@johndargoczi]

that's some ghost note paradise

[@theyconsiderthis]

Great job, Matt and company. ANUUUUUUPPPPP.

[@tamzeedahmed446]

I've been waiting for this for like forever

[@toshirohitsugaya9508]

DUUUDEEEE this is so awesome , you guys are making the covers yourselfs. You don't see many famous bands doing that. Holy shit, this cover was great man!