Ray Hearne | Haken - Invasion Track Playthrough | Natal Drums

[@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!

[@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.

[@ebgbees]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@wongsakornwattanavekin7328]

How not Drumeo invite Ray already!

[@giacomoflorini3312]

Ray and Bobby Jarzombek are by far my biggest drum hero of all time. They have a things in common: drum parts sounds incredibly musical and they almost hide themself under the track, but when you as a drummer, start looking into them, they are almost impossible to read, and absurdly complicated, and so hard to study. I think that this kind of complexity, subservient to the song is the apex of what a prog drummer can achieve. the two mentioned before are the masters of it. MONSTERS

[@Themexicanito]

Hypnotic

[@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

[@MrRanzaman]

so fantastic

[@fabiodias5527]

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

[@Brandon1984mn]

Absolute beast! Those ghost notes 🤤

[@erickeguigurens4707]

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

[@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.

[@jennifer9047]

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

[@roloduarte5007]

Awesome drummer.

[@lucasvarela9632]

Ray might be my favorite haken member and I play guitar

[@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.

[@marcosbatera9342]

Que perfomance❤

[@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

[@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!!

[@frankdemarzo6424]

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

[@RichardRed]

Top 5 of the best drummers

[@Petermind]

Fabolous drumming

[@mikegibbs5629]

He's an absolute monster of a drummer

[@rot_studios]

Didn't even hear all those ghost notes on the album track. Glad I found this video. Some of the rhythms are so out there on this track and I LOVE it haha Would love to hear the clicktrack/count out of it though.

[@grindingice]

Love this song

[@simocamo]

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

[@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!

[@thomasche]

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

[@daviddevilliers2828]

Saw haken last night in Luxembourg, it was incredible

[@toddmurphy4712]

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

[@the_vinson]

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

[@megasailoor]

Awesome. Love this track, and love you Ray.

[@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.

[@glauberlapis]

I love how this lines are beautifully complicated.

[@julini1138]

Probably my favourite drum part ever

[@MikeorellanaT]

Masterpiece!🤌🏼

[@tallnotdeaf]

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

[@DanteSalcedo]

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

[@anowysz6]

INSANE!

[@xreasezanmoody7633]

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

[@takayukiyamada7743]

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

[@nonhuman7562]

Seriously impressive drumming.

[@4rt.Yourlife]

This guy is truly amazing

[@AliothSenator]

3:52 Damn

[@firkinja]

PLEASE DO SEMPITERNAL BEINGS PLEASEEEE 😭😭😭

[@21Rushisaband12]

This guy is like freakishly ridiculously good.

[@khaddad]

Truly amazing drummer who should get more recognition!

[@MrEstiui]

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

[@Teog1992]

executed greatly

[@valleyoffirerecords9376]

He is awesome and kit sounds AMAZING!

[@NatalDrumsOfficial]

You know it!👌

[@drumfynnfun]

Damn that’s pretty impressive

[@fabriciogriffinoneal]

Nice to see the creator paying.

[@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...

[@alfredoluisnordio157]

what a fucking beast!!!

[@iComment87]

Raw.

[@KGTv123]

Holy shit

[@timothyhayes8128]

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

[@BrunoMorisetti]

What's happening to this Kick Drums sound ?

[@edmundh]

When you need evidence that aliens walk among us.

[@meambobbo]

\m/

[@mwb78]

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

[@mwb78]

@VALDNT. gg Didn't know he had a channel! Subbed! Cast snares are killer!

[@antonribkin5319]

4:19

[@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.

[@dmcarter1512]

has anyone ever seen him and nolly in the same room…

[@Sleepy_RP762]

Or Jay Postones

[@mr.malice5752]

is this guy the best?

[@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.

[@robertlee4061]

Lol at .75x looks even more difficult

[@Chiefmonks]

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

[@carlosorellana_1986]

These drums sound like shit, and I LOVE THIS SONG AND YOUR PLAYING.

[@takayukiyamada7743]

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