Periphery - Satellites (Drum Playthrough)

Matt Halpern's drum play through of "Satellites" from Periphery IV: HAIL STAN.
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Performed by Matt Halpern of Periphery
Recorded and Filmed at Magpie Cage Studios in Baltimore, MD
Audio Mixed by Adam "Nolly" Getgood
Audio Engineered by Matt Redenbo
Video Produced and Edited by Press Play Creative
Cinematography - Colin Faust
G&E - Leon Mitchell
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[@MixReady]

This is one of those songs that you have to listen until the end. Even if it means sitting in your car for 5 more minutes even though you already parked it. ♥

[@luvomdleleni84]

Busy doing that just now! 😂

[@J0S3PH_J0HNS0N]

The number one unofficial rule of being a metalhead 🤘

[@randyscreations835]

Be even better if you glanced over n saw another like-minded soul doing the same a few spots over....vibing out, feeling it.... 🤟😑🤙

[@SaltpeterTaffy]

Periphery does that a lot. Love me a band that goes all in on their album closers.

[@zacharymicah]

Dude yes! This one and Lune too!

[@ElioChoufani]

Lets take a moment and appreciate the immaculate mix. It sounds amazing

[@mattthomson3981]

Nolly is the best eh

[@SutMacG]

@@mattthomson3981 Nolly is a mixing genius.

[@kevinkraftable]

the toms were pretty quiet though...

[@arroyyanmas5895]

@@kevinkraftable fair enough it was to promote the snare

[@masterbeat04]

NollyNollyNollyNollyNollyNollyNolly

[@cruz5248]

Hopefully this means we get to hear Satellites live when concerts come back

[@theguy4361]

Thought the exact same thing xD Really looking forward to see this live

[@jonahbacon2415]

we gotta fight for that right now

[@camhorejs]

@@theguy4361 Spencer was talking in a video a couple weeks ago about potentially wanting to swap Satellites with Lune as their closer!

[@KwongoFoam]

@@camhorejs if they do that, they better backtrack and do more southeast US shows, I CANNOT miss satellites live

[@TLKJS]

They played it on the album release tour!

[@mojitojones2592]

I absolutely love how all the comments for this are something like "Matt this is amazing" or "so underrated" while Misha's playthrough of Blood Eagle is full of "stop trying to be like Periphery" and "what a fanboy". I love this fanbase

[@elioe.7]

LMAO I just realized that That is hilarious

[@jackcafarella1309]

yeah well if he stopped trying to be like them so much, he even has the signature guitar

[@danarchism-dissident]

I may have said it before, but I want to go through life the way Matt plays drums: Deliberate, but finessed and unique

[@joshrepik]

And with the most awesome faces imaginable

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Have at it, then.

[@Ensource]

@@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power u 2

[@acejacks00]

Was about to comment same. It’s hard to describe his style ...but you did good job in putting it to words.

[@educostanzo]

Always blows my mind how relaxed he plays!

[@AndreSantos-ih5rw]

At the ending I thought Matt would look at the camera and just finish the lyrics with the "s**k my b*lls" line hahaha

[@joshrepik]

Ahhhhhh the ol’ throwback

[@gautiermilewski4322]

saaaame

[@Seventrivium1]

Hhahaha me too lol

[@MikePlayDrums]

Literally came here to say the same thing haha

[@Calabrel]

Maybe a hot take, but I waaay prefer this ending. I think the last "lyrics" on the album ruins a perfect ending to their best album.

[@occultyudh7615]

When you are having a v v bad day and get a notification of a periphery drum playthrough. Puts my life at ease

[@ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785]

Somehow, I misread this as "When you're having a bad V-Day" (as a refference to Matt's V-Neck)

[@DLCoker666]

Bro same. This made my day

[@ArpitBhattacharjee]

Hope you're doing okay

[@occultyudh7615]

@@ArpitBhattacharjee hey man, thank you so much for asking, it means a lot to me. And yes I'm doing a lot better. Hope you are doing good too ❤️

[@occultyudh7615]

@@ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785 That would have been pretty epic. But our boi Matt never has a bad v day

[@maurofranklim5533]

Satellites is such an underrated song. Everything just flows so perfectly. Can't get enough of it.

[@m4ssee]

If you ask me, Periphery is the most solid band in history when it comes to closing tracks. Literally all of their albums go out with a banger.

[@theguy4361]

Yeah. For each of their album, my favorite song is the last one, only exception being P3 (but this album is special to me since since it introduced me to Periphery and still is to that day my all time favorite)

[@theozuretti6091]

Using 'underrated' that way makes it seem like people don't like this track lol. 'overlooked' would be a better fit

[@zumokumibonsu4501]

@@theozuretti6091 i feel like underrated is always used when you personally dont listen to it enough and then youre like omg this is so underrated!

[@theguy4361]

@@theozuretti6091 yeah fair point, I don't see much people talking about it but I've also never seen a single person saying he doesn't like that song

[@ShaunOligo]

Matt is so underrated. But it only shows how musically synched this band is. Showcasing all their skills whilst not looking like a show-off. Just pure music.

[@voxextremos22]

As a drummer I can say most drummers view him as property rated. Is is one of the best modern metal drummers of all time

[@georgeburned]

Underrated? This band sound is unique, a killing drum line...

[@cbdrums5995]

Matt's one of the few metal drummers who can make something so technical still have immense groove, power, feel and precision. What a performance.

[@ezysao]

Completely agree with you, one of the few currently active metal drummers who actually have a groove overall!

[@chaddavis2992]

As a drummer I don't know who performed this song, can you elaborate? Best of luck to you man!🤘

[@ashimotoakai9599]

@@chaddavis2992 The band that made this song is called Periphery and its off their Hail Stan album! Its their 6th album if im not wrong, and the drummer is Matt Halpern the brains behind the drum operation of this band. One of the cleanest most finesse drummers out there!

[@jerbear97]

he can break three cymbals with one swing of the stick

[@suhwateezea.214]

Absolutely flawless

[@TheElectricBuddha]

I am a drummer, and listen to tracks as one. He has something so incredibly rare. He's technical, but he maintains FEELING and emotion in his playing. He's dramatic in a great way. It's absolutely amazing. One of the best I've ever listened to, very, very closely.

[@buttsnorkeler9756]

much this very wow

[@feathodrums]

He reminds me of a certain English drummer who's sprouted in popularity lately, dudes got so much style and grace on the kit. And the drums are almost a second vocalist with how musical they are.

[@yo_asian_boi1424]

@@feathodrums II from Sleep Token?

[@ryanbovine]

Chris Turner!

[@boonbam]

how many fills and extra cymbals can you play in one song? Matt: yes.

[@MelodicEgghead]

lol I was about to make this comment... That's why I check comments to see if someone else wrote what I was thinking lol How do his cymbals not break lol

[@ChaChaRealSmoothie]

Dude...check out Carter Beauford for Dave Matthews Band. On one tour, he had over 12 cymbals and USED THEM ALL

[@jdias1510]

“Lune is Periphery’s most beautiful song” Satellites: Hold my beer.

[@hardtobearit]

nah lune still takes the win on best song. if lune was this long it wouldnt be a question.

[@alispie]

Lune doesn't end with "suck my balls" lol.

[@shanebrady7647]

Yes

[@jefftX]

Their most beautiful song is a Absolomb

[@hounsdjentlow3074]

Mile zero would like to know your location

[@BeardyGit89]

I see Periphery playthrough, I click like before I've even watched it.

[@FezMan94]

Satellites is my favourite Periphery song. Doesn't matter what is happening, put this track on and I will be perfectly calm by the end of it.

[@norkbork]

SATELLITES IS THE BEST PERIPHERY SONG

[@lekkerlekker5760]

If I'm angry I listen to this song, if I'm sad I listen to this song, if I'm happy I listen to this song. This song has a special place in my heart and this playthrough came at the right time. I have been playing drums for 17 years and I lost my passion for it, then this is released and I can't get enough of my drums. From the bottom of my heart, Thank you Periphery ❤️

[@arnodc5]

Selfde hier meneer

[@MotoHikes]

The most important song Periphery has ever written, hands down. I'm now seeking a career path in conservation, and this song is one of the many things that pushed me towards it.

[@Gambo-px3lj]

Somehow I knew 3:51 would be the most replayed part before even watching. I remember just listening to that part on the album for the first time and being blown away by Matt's playing.

[@paulwardd]

Listening to this song always makes me tear up a bit, just the raw emotion bleeding through is surreal

[@ErebosGR]

The subject matter of the lyrics is equally emotional.

[@Ghostyfrost9688]

It’s a beautiful song

[@JV8901]

Happens to me un Lune, Catching Fire, Sentient Glow, Satellites, such amazing music composing!!

[@Coastfog]

Same here, like clockwork, I've had many favorite songs, many that had a direct conduit to my heart, but not like Satellites. Too beautiful.

[@Scorpia581]

I like how the hi-hat is calmly vibin up and down while he destroys the rest of the kit

[@vishnugopakumar8807]

LMAO

[@FellS3raph]

Chris Turner's new song, now this? Good Friday indeed.

[@harisarifin3051]

Also depressing for other drummers

[@EnderGaming50]

@@harisarifin3051 haha fr

[@arkir1184]

Thanks Doom for bringing me here. Periphery gained a new fan

[@Ryguypie17]

One of the most impressive songs I’ve ever heard. Now all we need is a live vocal performance from Spencer

[@olevantiel3123]

Absolutely, P4, especially this song, shows how good of a vocalist Spencer is. One of my all time favorites

[@norkbork]

satellites is their best song

[@boringuserhandle]

I'd much prefer an instrumental version.

[@ernestomuyalemoujalli5314]

i don't know if it wasn't intentionally but the kind of low illimination in the room gives to the song a much more deep and nostalgic feeling, by the way this playthrough is really awesome.

[@dante666jt]

I felt it too

[@JordanBlue1]

why wouldn't it be intentional?

[@Coastfog]

Professional videographers take everything into account, especially the mood of the lighting, so your impression is very likely correct.

[@Starscream513]

I love seeing you guys live. Everything in life fades away. All my bullshit problems, The bills, Anxiety and depression is all gone when i'm their. Never had a lot of friends but, When i am at your shows i'm with family.

[@opliko]

See you there friend :D

[@siblingvlog3401]

Matt Halpern, you are phenomenal. Thank you so much for posting these play-throughs! As someone who spends a lot of time sitting at the kit playing through your drum transcriptions it's very helpful to watch you play. You've been inspiring me as a musician for years!

[@sashaherriott5129]

Same for me more so with the vocalist in the recent past, but now..... these should are the melodies aught to be played in the churches

[@NerakMoreneko]

First Periphery's song I listened to

[@matt926uk1]

Not a bad start

[@grimpsych3836]

Listen to marigold. Love it

[@wholewheat1]

Welcome to the fam, have fun catching up !

[@ethanbrink2957]

Same

[@arfarfcore3320]

Of many more to come, right? :)

[@Scurr7]

I'm not even a drummer but I love watching Matt play.

[@Drarok]

As a drummer, I'm in awe.

[@TheYikunZhang]

And real drumers are watching Misha play

[@LiamBriggs18]

I'm a guitarist, but I attended his workshop when Periphery toured Australia five years ago. He was able to tailor the entire workshop to whatever people wanted to take out of it. He's an incredible drummer and maybe an even better teacher.

[@kallmekhaos8367]

Honestly watching Matt play through this song comforts me so much. Every time I watch this video, and hear the music, I feel a sort of comfort and reassurance I don’t feel in many other places. Following his Instagram, he sits in barrels of ice which has a deeper meaning for him. it’s so interesting how humans are. His facial expressions in this are wild, and to some random person they’ll see just wild faces, but those who connect with this video see hours and hours of being uncomfortable in your own skin, and hours of practicing behind the kit, where eventually you just don’t care how you look. You find comfort through the music you make. Matt, if you read this, just know that your anxiety can’t control you anymore. I see this video and I am reminded that I too can face my own demons. My own anxiety. Thank you. For all that you and the guys in Periphery do. I am excited for the new music.

[@MATTPERIPHERY]

Thank you! Means a lot!

[@kallmekhaos8367]

@Michael Lochlann ya man. Matt does a wonderful job at working through it. If you follow his Instagram he’s got posts about it that really inspire me to fight my anxiety even harder

[@mtb1335]

Seeing you play drums is always such an emotional experience. Still to this day, I get emotional when I see you play Lune.

[@CameronBurris1]

I have never seen someone feel everything they are doing on drums like Matt. Monster drummer and businessman.

[@RaffaeleSansone]

Matt and Nolly, a match made in heaven for drum sounds

[@tylercrews9025]

I would love to see some one take vocal performances from Spencer. That would be sick.

[@guylumalfaro3176]

There's a guy named Victor Borba who covered the vocals on this song, and nailed it in one take. You should check it out homie.

[@Dominodeffect]

@@guylumalfaro3176 Borba is a beast.

[@rubensousa9216]

@@guylumalfaro3176 I don't really think Borba recorded it in one take. Filmed in one take yes, recorded no.

[@tylercrews9025]

@@guylumalfaro3176 i want spencer tho haha

[@hardtobearit]

tbh it probably would be pretty bad. spencer is a studio singer. he either need alot of time in the booth to perfect a take or alot of studio magic. ive never seen a live video where he sound good or even gets close to the notes on the album.

[@thatdudekyle5690]

Everyone knows Matt is an incredible drummer. But people don’t talk about how insanely good his dynamics are. That’s probably my favorite aspect of his drumming. Phenomenal

[@yourself88xbl]

Chills starter at 3:30 and I was in tears by the time the beat filled out. Absolutely incredible.

[@yoru_ni_tataku]

9分が一瞬に感じてしまうほど見入ってしまう 1つの物語のような曲 最高です

[@lucasschroer5251]

What more can a drummer ask for; signature stick, signature drum (snare), and a signature cymbal (stack) thanks Matt for being such an inspiration!

[@williamgamez2399]

as drummer My self i gotta Say: This is one of the best cymbals sounding i'v ever heard in My entire life. (1. the taste he has to play 'em 2. those mics that gets awsome enviroment sound and 3. the Quality of the cymbals in self) i love the band, i love the song and i did enjoy this playthrough. amazing "right to My fav things box"

[@suhwateezea.214]

Completely agree here. It's incredible

[@lldlldlldlld]

Honestly, it's the little splash cymbals that brings me so much joy in this.

[@iamdegroot9025]

This one song has taught me so much about drums, its insane. So simple where it needs to be yet technical overall.

[@lahij8215]

Now, I can say that this day has been incredible

[@nmularoni1]

Oh hey Periphery

[@michaelheaton6925]

Such an incredible piece. It's hard to imagine writing drum parts to specific songs any more perfectly than Matt seems to do consistently. I wonder how much thought is put in to the writing away from the kit versus like jamming to a feeling. It feels so organic like that's just what his body automatically wants to do, and like it doesn't take a lot of thought. Homie is a groove monster.

[@reznas]

there's something about matt's drumming that is just so satisfying. his face is always so in it. no matter what he's playing he's legitimately having fun.

[@Tulindor]

I admire how much Periphery grows on composition level, and this beast of a drumer and musicians that they are, a band that allways gives more and more intresting songs.

[@xTruthxWithinx]

I dare anyone to find a better sounding drum mix anywhere. This sounds so crisp

[@splodgems4752]

The most beautiful song they've ever written ❣️

[@lewisedwards9587]

I swear, the sound of the snare gets better with each new playthrough. Sounds so crisp

[@ExploreExperience]

The high hat and the splash embellishments on this one makes me cry!

[@a_boring_penguin]

This song is a masterpiece. You can't convince me otherwise.

[@denniskoore]

this has to be one of the most beautiful videos on youtube. Audio, video, feel, playing.. Even if you don't enjoy Periphery, you gotta admit this is pretty fucking tasteful.

[@Christian.Means.]

It is ridiculous how someone could get that good at drums... This dude is my favorite drummer out there and one of the best drummers alive in my opinion. Just unreal the level of talent you've got to posses to play like that. Dude is a machine..

[@victorcamargo7868]

This is my first time listening to this song and I felt like it was sent to me at the perfect time. This song really spoke to me about the things happening in my life right now. Really moved me. Thank you periphery 🙏

[@henaadlakha]

One day I will be at a place where I can play this with as much feel and precision, I promise to myself. Thank you for this inspiration.

[@c3r3albar56]

This play through made me want to do something good in the world today, honestly.

[@carltonhanks6679]

Those toms sound so fucking good, thank god for Nolly

[@distressedllama3012]

The most intresting part of this playthough, for me atleast, has to be the "calm before the storm" at 3:25. The way he plays with an idea, and plays around with it, evolving it into something complex. It´s amazing, the whole thing!

[@isaintlikei4076]

If you want another version, Erised on Periphery 2 has a solo left in where it was just Matt keeping warmed up. Does a similar thing where he takes the little interlude and an idea and just lets it grow.

[@sashaherriott5129]

Quite literally brought me to confusion, realization, and then finally tears..

[@leemetronicle]

Even my stack of post-it notes just turned into ghosts

[@DaLoveDonkey69420]

Have members of a band ever watched a band mates *instrument* playthru cover and thought "wow, I'm proud of you, that was sick". Is this a thing?

[@Panda_SMM]

oh boy now time to see all the drum reaction videos to this one

[@vilgaxrecords]

Lune and Satellites are my favourites chill drum playthroughs from Matt

[@LEWZR]

One of my fave periphery songs! Fucking phenomal performance by Matt. I had the pleasure of going to one of his drum clinics on his UK tour, the guy oozes coolness

[@alexcuseME]

Every now and then when i'm despaired with life i come back here and it just overfills me with hope and admiration.

[@pelimies25senttia81]

Matt really is a great drummer and this whole song is a true master piece constructed of parts that on their own are very simple and wouldn't do much, but when put together sound awesome!

[@juliangruber]

When he's starting to play...this sound is incredible

[@TheKey304]

Man..... That's just one of the coolest, vibing drum playthrough's I've seen. Can't not immediately watch it a second time! Lol

[@Sauron.1]

my comment and understanding for this video is very simple. it just made me happy

[@ourvoyage2694]

dat snare sound

[@bfeindel]

Maaaannnn Satellites was one of those songs where I found myself at a total loss for words the first time I heard it. The vocals, guitar work, drumming, mixing/mastering was JUST perfection. Fast forward to today, it has become one of my all time favorite songs. Masterfully done all around, well done boys!

[@SinisterSkip]

Amazing drums, amazing mix, amazing song, amazin atmosphere, amazing vocals. This song is just all out amazing. One of the best Periphery songs of alltime. All musicians are frontmen in their own right here. Especially the 3:30 drum build up is some great writing, how the intensity increases in a very creative and dynamic way. Most drummers would not have written such a creative buildup for sure. Matt FTW. The big question, how the FK is Periphery gonna best Hail Stan, and WHEN :)

[@Drarok]

I think if I could only have one piece of music to listen to for the rest of my life, this video would be it. Absolutely incredible work from everyone involved.

[@noice7381]

Oof i wish this snare was used on the album! Sounds great

[@AngelCIto10]

I think this kit will be used in P5, and there's going to be a GGD library of it.

[@MattClarkeFilming]

Every aspect of this song is incredible. The vocals, it goes without saying, but the structure, the feel of the song. And the drums, the writing and the Matt plays, astounds me every time!

[@9ChildOfCybertron6]

Matt is a fucking gem dude. I remember the drums standing out the most when I first heard Satteliites.

[@Rehds]

Man, I love the ending section of this song

[@Befula]

This is INSANE! Amazing drummer!!

[@anxiousx]

Literally everything these guys do is pure gold.

[@davidking6594]

Reppin the 2 bears hat!! Love it and love the play through!!!

[@elijerrr]

Haven’t listened to this band in ages. This has to be the best I’ve ever heard them sound.

[@thedutchdjentleman]

My favourite song so far!

[@bubblesnz1059]

3.30-4.20 pushes all my buttons. Love everything about that section!

[@lucacox3589]

This videos even more impressive when you realise he’s got no legs 👀

[@ironyusa3885]

Underrated comment.

[@asyrafmidhal]

What do you mean??

[@leticialopes769]

what?

[@tylorlayfield6862]

If you squint really hard you can almost see them. Almost.

[@TronciM]

@@asyrafmidhal camo joke

[@BlastEpics]

My very 1st djent band I like way back years ago now it turns out chill this way so cool

[@sRgBucK]

Matt's feel on the kit is second to none, every hit has a reason or meaning. Easily one of the best in the game today edit: Also 3:27 is such a satisfying offbeat groove

[@felgerfuffel]

there are a lot of superb drummers out there, you know them all... what makes Matt Halpern stand out ist that he is not only playing to a song - he is PART of the song, deeply emotionally involved, even when he's not even playing. A fantastic musician!

[@SutMacG]

Matt Halpern is Mike Portnoy 2.0. This guy has such phenomenal dynamics in his playing and could literally play any genre he wants to and absolutely kill it. Such a good Periphery song as well.

[@IIESPD00DII]

Secret weapon

[@kirbdini]

I had so many people tell me to check periphery out for years. This was the first song I heard and I hate myself for missing out for so long

[@tommythompson5939]

I see you sporting the 2 Bears 1 Cave hat.

[@Armanimation9]

This man is on a completely different level. Out of this world! Amazing!

[@mexicanmaggot666]

Imma cry 😢❤️

[@legendarybroz117]

One of the greatest songs ever written.

[@andrewfutrell3609]

Great job man! This song is amazing and so is the band!

[@TNCDRUMS]

The way he fills the breaks in the guitar with that little fx cymbal is just perfection.

[@isaquejuniorphotography5573]

um dos melhores arranjos da DÉCADA!

[@tayaradiomedecaires6730]

This song is a masterpiece for me. Matt has a unique way of expressing himself by playing. It's so fucking inspiring !!!

[@amusia1469]

Bruh... 2 Bears 1 Cave!! Someone better wear some Theo merch on the next one tho. Gang

[@MrDangerMoss]

i was scrolling to see if anyone noticed lolol

[@leonbrowne7297]

I wonder if Matt is coming up in May...

[@mahtabali7325]

Congratulations on getting nominated for “Drum Performance of the Year” !!

[@Allen1uk]

I hope Nolly will be capturing this in GGD... Just Saying

[@victorkhonglah]

Being a simple man I only know 1 simple thing. The day I heard Lune was the day I decided to drum. Matt, you are the greatest drummer EVER! And this here is another masterpiece!