Ray Hearne | Haken - Invasion Track Playthrough | Natal Drums

We welcomed Ray Hearne, of progressive metal band Haken, to the Marshall Studio to play through their track 'Invasion', taken from their sixth studio album 'Virus' which was released in 2020. Ray is playing his Natal Original series Birch Shells in Exotic finish: 22" K, 8", 10", 12", 16" FT.
Inspired by the animal kingdom and personal loss, Haken will be releasing their seventh studio album 'Fauna' on March 3rd 2023.
The success of Haken has increased demand for Ray leading to performances alongside a range of musicians from Sting to Jordan Rudess. He has several prestigious venue appearances under his belt including Abbey Road, The Royal Albert Hall and Hellfest.
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[@mave8925]

I just don't understand why he isn't towards the top of everyone's lists right now. The guy is unbelievably talented.

[@MikeMcLarenDrumming]

i completely agree, their new album is an absolute masterpiece, and Ray is at the forefront

[@meepmeep3874]

Its gotta be just that prog isn't for everyone aye.

[@word38M]

@@MikeMcLarenDrumming I love to see other people hear that. Such a magnificent album to allow the drummer to sing.

[@adamkoyn792]

​@Andrew Fenstermacher well I can't speak for other prog nerds but he's an absolute phenom and my number 2 (Baard Kolstad is a close 3rd) surpassed only by Gavin Harrison in 1st because he's just sort of God-like to me so there's thar. But yeah Ray is so good, and he's come so incredibly far from Aquarius

[@mave8925]

@dogslol1928 well the saying goes, a band's only as good as their drummer"

[@patrickprotzman2407]

If Matt Garstka is the mathematician of drumming, Ray Hearne is a mad scientist. His work has continually improved over Haken's albums and is now reaching insane levels on Fauna. You never know what genius parts he will craft, but he will absolutely never disappoint. Unbelievable musician.

[@AtlasMeCH1]

I'd say Matt Garstka in the mad scientist and Hearne is the reasonable artist....

[@adamkoyn792]

Pure chops-wise, yeah Garstka is the fuckin man right now; he's unbelievable. Ray Hearne is something else though that I can't quite put my finger on... definitely a mad scientist in the sense that he experiments with his phrasing like NO other drummer in progressive rock really does. And, I couldn't agree more about how much he's improved from Aquarius til now... it's like night and day. His drum compositions on Fauna are just incredible.

[@Finishingtouchescon]

Halpern was the first and still isn't matched

[@Finishingtouchescon]

​@AtlasMeCH1 ray is the Bob Ross of prog

[@der_eckes]

I have been listening to Sempiternal Beings on repeat for hours at a time (no kidding!!), please give us the drum playthrough we all so desperately need (or is it just me?) 🙂 Thank you!

[@EBjeebies1081]

Ray "I paid for the whole drumset, I'm gonna USE the whole drumset!!" Hearne

[@zakrise]

Ray get on Drumeo!

[@ZackAttack1798]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it every time: one of the greatest drummers of our time.

[@ryancozzolino7832]

I was in awe listening to Ray’s drumming on Fauna.

[@LoganFreund]

Ray crafts some of the most intricate drum parts out there. Always so much fun to see what he comes up with.

[@ronswanson8394]

Incredible talent. Ray and Blake from BTBAM are on a different level

[@MrNarum]

Yup! And finally touring Europe together again!

[@terran236]

Definitely both are some of my top fav drummers along with Matt Halpern and Matt Gartska

[@MrNarum]

Ray is the best drummer in the prog-scene atm. And has been for some time. The creativity is out of this world. Check out Haken´s newest release. It´s mind blowing! :O

[@BTBAM819]

Damn it's such a pleasure watch him play the drums. He really outdo himself on Virus. Would love a vídeo of this kind but playing the whole Messiah! Keep rocking Ray!

[@ryancozzolino7832]

Love the profile picture!

[@BTBAM819]

@@ryancozzolino7832 it's always nice to meet a BTBAM fan online! Cheers!

[@iDrunkRS]

​@@BTBAM819I get to see them play that album next Tuesday 7/25. Been about ten years since I last saw them play it and they never disappoint

[@takayukiyamada7743]

Man he is so good. Get Ray’s name under everyone’s radar already

[@nomademusical]

Ray and Baard Kolstad are one step ahead of every other drummer in the world right now

[@nomademusical]

Ok, Marco Minnemann belongs there as well.

[@jennifer9047]

My faves!

[@fabiobentes]

Agreed ...and Matt Garzka

[@147pablox]

Blake Richardson

[@Miam_miam_la_gauffre]

Gavin Harrison too 😅 although he's not that young anymore

[@marcosbatera9342]

Que perfomance❤

[@alexbevacqua4498]

Jesus that snare is ferocious! Hats off to whoever tuned, miced and mixed those toms, they sound amazing!

[@terran236]

They sound absolutely crisp on fauna. Best drum mix on a haken album yet.

[@tallnotdeaf]

Bro that whole part from 4:23 actually had me riddled with goosebumps. That’s a great hook.

[@fabiodias5527]

HECK YES! Keep the Ray Hearn videos coming!!!

[@Mr.Bungle03]

Absolute beast! Those ghost notes 🤤

[@simocamo]

It was since MP that I did not enjoy a drummer that much. A real genius. And I'm a guitarist ...

[@jennifer9047]

3:01 to 3:28 is my favorite drumming in the whole song. I spaz out every time I hear it!

[@Petermind]

Fabolous drumming

[@nonhuman7562]

Seriously impressive drumming.

[@wongsakornwattanavekin7328]

How not Drumeo invite Ray already!

[@erickeguigurens4707]

This song got me into HAKEN during pandemic(coincidence), it still gices me chills everytime I hear that intro!!!

[@frankdemarzo6424]

Love the sound of your Natal Drums. Your Prog feel is amazing! Great Band and song!

[@21Rushisaband12]

This guy is like freakishly ridiculously good.

[@roloduarte5007]

Awesome drummer.

[@karmapolice911]

I showed this to my toddler and he was jamming along and loving it! Even babies recognize skill when they see it :)

[@RichardRed]

One of my favorite drummers!!

[@ianakazoom]

Como ha mejorado este tipo impresionante sigo haken desde aquarius y es asombroso y hipnótico ver este tipo fluir en la bateria de esta manera y ni hablar de Nightingale que es una obra de arte en los drums. Asombrosooo

[@AliothSenator]

3:52 Damn

[@RichardRed]

Top 5 of the best drummers

[@lucasvarela9632]

Ray might be my favorite haken member and I play guitar

[@grindingice]

Love this song

[@daviddevilliers2828]

Saw haken last night in Luxembourg, it was incredible

[@the_vinson]

Yes Ray!!! Fu**ing thunder!!

[@mikegibbs5629]

He's an absolute monster of a drummer

[@MikeorellanaT]

Masterpiece!🤌🏼

[@xreasezanmoody7633]

This is a song Danny Carry would love😂🔥👌!

[@terr4c0]

Old Haken: We can't play the same Verse (A section) twice. Let's compose a variation. Current Haken: And we can neither play the second chorus like the first. Let's compose another variation for that too (Carousel, Nightingale, Taurus and Invasion are good examples).

[@mirkecWii]

Pretty much the entire new album is like that, took me a few listens to appreciate it

[@EmeraldCrocodil]

That's why these are so interesting to listen to. The music is full with colour, like an impressionist painting.

[@Sunamar]

One of the best drummers out there, without a doubt. It's just mind-blowing what drum parts he can come up with and execute them flawlessly.

[@pedroferreira5710]

Mr. Ray Hearne, you Sir hold the power of geneality and creation. Your work is as inspiring as it is amazing. No more words other than a big hello from a portuguese fan living in Kuwait. Thank you for your work!

[@toddmurphy4712]

Phenomenal musician it was a pleasure watching him work on this most recent tour #haken

[@thomasche]

My god. The sound of that snare is INSANE!!!

[@firkinja]

PLEASE DO SEMPITERNAL BEINGS PLEASEEEE 😭😭😭

[@megasailoor]

Awesome. Love this track, and love you Ray.

[@jusuffateh1844]

This guy is truly amazing

[@anowysz6]

INSANE!

[@MrEstiui]

He is so good... I love all his sounds and intricate patterns

[@julini1138]

Probably my favourite drum part ever

[@glauberlapis]

I love how this lines are beautifully complicated.

[@khaddad]

Truly amazing drummer who should get more recognition!

[@Teog1992]

executed greatly

[@DanteSalcedo]

Such an underrated drummer. Easily one of the best right now.

[@valleyoffirerecords9376]

He is awesome and kit sounds AMAZING!

[@NatalDrumsOfficial]

You know it!👌

[@fabriciogriffinoneal]

Nice to see the creator paying.

[@drumfynnfun]

Damn that’s pretty impressive

[@alfredoluisnordio157]

what a fucking beast!!!

[@iComment87]

Raw.

[@KGTv123]

Holy shit

[@Amber57499]

Wow, not a drummer, just a guitarist, but listening to the songs witthout watching him play... Didn't imagine he'd be an octopus. And so many nuances and ghost notes you dont hear in the record...

[@edmundh]

When you need evidence that aliens walk among us.

[@meambobbo]

\m/

[@antonribkin5319]

4:19

[@mwb78]

Only see one floor tom. Also, what snare is that? Thanks!

[@VALDNTgg]

it's a Varus custom snare, he unboxed it on his personal youtube channel!

[@mwb78]

@@VALDNTgg Didn't know he had a channel! Subbed! Cast snares are killer!

[@Slime-Man-Extreme]

If you ever see a bald dude with a beard in a prog band, you know theyre gonna be a god at what they do.

[@BrunoMorisetti]

What's happening to this Kick Drums sound ?

[@mr.malice5752]

is this guy the best?

[@timothyhayes8128]

Ok, I bet anyone a million bucks I could play the part between 4:45 and 5:34 on my first try.

[@robertlee4061]

Lol at .75x looks even more difficult

[@januszo.2180]

I believe he warmed up as he had a quite inacurate start. At least 3 mistakes.Not hating- i like how natural this is. But still am I the only one hearing this?

[@WitzyZed]

I feel like it's just a little weird bleed between fx on the studio track and the live drum mix.

[@jamesschultz8260]

Not at all. It’s just that he doesn’t play the riff the same in the intro. Ends some on the snare and others on the Tom. But I listened carefully & every hit is there and in time.

[@Chiefmonks]

WTF! I should stop playing drums. What this guy does is simply not fair.

[@takayukiyamada7743]

Man he is so good. Get Ray’s name under everyone’s radar already