Red Miso Composition Breakdown

Another one for the Composition Breakdown series of our new Parrhesia album.

[@drummusician]

I did this in my pajamas:)

[@joshuasplural]

Those are some killer pajamas

[@sas862]

matt i love you

[@robbledot7290]

You and Yogev Gabay need to collab

[@Rafael-hv1qm]

thall

[@ashutoshJMJK]

This is my fav on the album too

[@MrValint]

"Tosin Squeebs" is my new favorite musical term.

[@ceenab923]

It's so perfectly described lol I can't unhear it now

[@Nefville]

Sqeeuba da deee DAA squeeba da deee doo

[@jacobbutler7942]

SQUEE BUH DEE.....SQUEE DEE...

[@naseonhyeong]

The "Ts Ts Ka tum tum tutum" drum groove has been living rent free in my head since the album came out

[@ceenab923]

Fr dude. I'll hear one open hi hat hit, and it just re starts in my head lol

[@jamesbennettdrums]

Bridge-ca-ble Bridge-ca-ble , Bridge-ca-ble Bridge-ca-ble

[@hailLordhale]

Facts. And the little cymbal fills gimme goosebumps

[@hailLordhale]

Or the little thing he gives tosin a nod to

[@NemoK]

I need a timestamp cuz I got no idea which groove you're talking about 😅

[@bham206]

"You should do like, a massive fill" "I didn't prepare that..." "But dude... you're Matt Garstka"

[@aposkaposka1494]

That was the best part haha

[@BalthazarMaignan]

"but dude, you're matt garstka" lmao

[@trizgo_]

12:09 finally he's reached a part that he can't drum vocally, he is human! 12:15 OKAY NEVERMIND

[@aPieceOfFish]

Kinda sounds like Porky Pig

[@normalhumn]

this simultaneously makes me never want to drum again and makes me want to devote my entire being to drumming.

[@LaurentBM1]

14:18 - Crazy eyes 19:06 - Pretty metal 25:50 - Javier's Fault

[@Nefville]

fucking genius 😂😂🤣🤣

[@headbangercani]

Pretty metal moment and all song, wow men.

[@DanWaters]

Red Miso is my favorite too. I think it’s so cool that you’re taking the time to show us a little behind the curtain, Matt. So inspirational.

[@tomassvitorka]

"It took me like.... half an hour to work out what I wanted to do and get it clean." ... oh, I feel better now.

[@rafanj824]

We humans would take WEEKS to achieve that. I still feel pretty bad lol but i will play drums someday in my life.

[@hashira9166]

The THALL section slaps so hard, great breakdown of the song! Still doesn't make sense to me though :D

[@JoaoFerreira-fx3xp]

Dude, @Yogev Gabay would love to collaborate with you on these!

[@777malkavian]

Also, both guys make some pretty cool vocal percussion sounds.

[@roelstoltenborg876]

That would be absolutely perfect! 😀

[@alihijazi4451]

let's make this happen!!!

[@BalthazarMaignan]

True

[@YogevGabay]

I WOULLDDDDDDD

[@vincecassone9159]

Red Miso was an instant AAL favorite for me among the entire discography. So amazing to hear it's your fav off the album!

[@justbrowsing5279]

There was a Slayer VHS from like 30 years ago called "Live Intrusion". I remember (I think it was) Kerry talking about guitar speed and he said "Never try to play something you can't do with your voice" or something to that affect. Never in my wildest imagination did I think Matt Garstka would be able to do his drum parts vocally. That's not even right. What the hell?

[@RagingPhoenix]

I don't know anything about drumming but I'm loving these. would love to hear how Thoughts and Prayers came together

[@zer0dave]

Second this!

[@awake780]

Never heard Matt speak. I was expecting a super deep voice. Just like his playing, Matt is always finding ways to surprise me.

[@ioannisagriodimos9054]

That's also my favorite. The mini stacks fill got me hooked immediately, such a good vibe.

[@Nefville]

Me too. Tosin was right about the run on the stacks. Just works so well.

[@D4ngeresque]

"Bro, I think it's too nuts"

[@aonutsihasnouith]

The way you played this on tour melted my brain. That part they said was nuts absolutely was.

[@alexev526]

"We give the most complicated version so that later, the listener can understand what's going on." It's so nice that you think we know what's going on in any song except Physical Education. Solid music. I'll never understand it and that's fine with me. Keep it coming!

[@Snareric]

Gordian Naught would be a cool one to do next. The part where it switches between 5 and 4/4 And the stack pattern changes the second time around is so sick. But on a serious note can you breakdown Asahi? :)

[@1fat66]

To me this is like a magician revealing their secrets

[@Super.AmmarI0]

Conflict Cartography is one I'm very curious about, love that dugudu-digidi dugudu-digidi rhythm section (best way I can describe it) would love to see a composition analysis on that one

[@zer0dave]

Second this, as well!

[@cesarherediaaguirre4419]

That's one of my favorites. I wish they'd played it in the tour.

[@rafanj824]

This song for me was the hardest to follow. I still liked very much, but was the one i liked less. I have to listen more times. But the others clicked instantly, this album is an absolute masterpiece.

[@philbeaulieu4398]

That groove is pure genius, one of the grooviest things I've ever heard. Please marry me.

[@DrumC41]

Bro thank you for taking the time to make these videos, amazing job. Whole album is golden start to finish.

[@Musical_Sweetness]

Dude! You're the best! Thanks for all this new content you give us. It's never enough!

[@thestradiosmiles]

Thanks so much for putting in the time to do these. It's great to see the conceptualization explained especially after listening to the song to the point of familiarity.

[@juanmanuellopez3843]

Thank you Matt! Love all the work you do!

[@aposkaposka1494]

I love all this breakdowns Matt. Sick!!

[@finlaymcbride7210]

Thanks for these breakdowns, they're invaluable 🤯

[@Skvffed]

Thank you for making these vids, brother. Looking forward to the next one!

[@Darota529]

Love these videos, please keep em coming!

[@Perrylayne105]

These break downs are amazing! Thank you. Really gives me good insight into the writing process.

[@edzkymunoz3837]

I just recently discovered you Matt and I want to say thank you. You are an incredible talented musician and now pushed to the top of my favorite drummers.

[@zer0dave]

Just incredible work, man! I’ve loved this song since i first heard it when the record came out. Songs like this quench a certain thirst I’ve always had. Thank you guys for existing 😊.

[@vicslavova]

It's my favorite song, too! Thanks for choosing it as the next track to talk about, the video was very insightful!

[@AB-pe5nl]

I enjoy these run-throughs thoroughly!!

[@kovala]

This song is absolutely incredible. Next level drumming. Haven’t been able to stop listening to it since I heard it for the first time.

[@8milestreet]

Keep posting the videos Matt you're awesome!

[@idn]

This is definitely my favorite song on the new album. Well done.

[@zombiecandy570]

Awesome video! Can’t wait to see more. Would love to hear about how blast beats got in to some of these tracks. Incredible album!

[@phil2024x]

This is my favorite track from the album. Nice video. You probably don't know but here in Brazil everytime we talk about incredible drummers in groups of metal you are named among them. Your work is really nice to appreciate.

[@simic9664]

This is really cool! Awesome to see someone with your skill break it down for us earthlings

[@jamesmurff193]

This is my favorite song on the album as well. It starts out with this melodic movement, and then it takes off like a Space X rocket! Thanks for the breakdown, not that I am any where near this level yet, but it helps to know how you come up with these songs. Peace out

[@karolpiql]

It's great to see how they learn from each other and have respect to as a musicians

[@roycrippen9617]

Hey, Matt. Huge fan. Please make more of this content; it's fantastic and it's really cool to get into the minds of AAL throughout the writing process.

[@tannerkaurudar1213]

You’re the best, Matt!

[@joewerner1059]

Really digging these composition videos. I love seeing how other drummers brains work. Cool beans.

[@SUPERxSOAKER]

This one is my favorite off the album too. After seeing your play through on meinl I fell in love.

[@LBTennis]

Just an electrician in SW VA that listen to y'all all the time. Y'all rock!

[@kylehall2448]

all i can say is very awesome breaking down the composition. being a drummer myself and listening to you guys i always catch myself thinking "man how in the hell did they come up with that". so....questions being answered and mind being blown. been playing over 20 years and ya make me feel like a beginner. amazing and thank you for all that you do brother. 👍🏻

[@frank00nixon]

Thanks Matt! Awesome to have an insight into your guys songwriting. The ending is so Javier! This writing process also perfectly explains the ending of Inner Assassins. I love how you guys push each other! Perfect skills and chemistry, I guess.

[@user-bl3si3kq6x]

Matt blew me away when I saw them live. Star of the show.

[@dylankempthorne]

Such a cool video. Wish more bands went in depth like this

[@brendonmasters]

I love listening to information I can’t understand but know I enjoy

[@jimmmzzz]

My favorite song of the year so far! 👍👍👍

[@TedThomasTT]

I remember you saying years ago that you wished you wrote in the same room more, very cool it happened 🤘

[@bloodblitzowns11]

so cool to hear about their creative process.

[@thepetruccinator6318]

I would love to see more of these!! I’d really love to see one for Conflict Cartography

[@chaosoul-seanleeriggs369]

Thoughts and Prayers or Gordian Naught should be broken down next! Deep heartfelt thank you for all that you do Matt!

[@michabula5763]

11:10 Almost peed my pants when you said "He eats it up" at the end. Totally dig your sense of humour as well as drum work.

[@GETOVERHERE_]

My first time watching your video, and just the way you turned in your chair had me so immersed and feeling ready to learn from the master himself. Hai! Sensei I’m ready. 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@hugemetalfan6664]

One of my favorite songs off of the album!!!

[@ParkwayDrive145]

Loving these breakdowns matt, really brings a new light to these songs. As a guitarist I get caught up with everything tosin/javier are doing, but honestly I think your rhythms are really what make animals as leaders what it is

[@ParkwayDrive145]

More please! Do it for all your new songs!!!

[@adriansmith6124]

That was an awesome breakdown. Cheers

[@tanfizhussain3785]

Loving these breakdowns! Would love to see Micro-Aggressions as well!

[@tylergoodguy1194]

the open hi-hat part of the groove reminds me of the open hi-hat motif in schism during the verse. I love that shit what a great song you guys put out

[@1manrcvids286]

You're insane. You're also one of my favorite drummers. Sometimes that's the mark of genius 🤜🤛. I'm going to stick with you on these break downs and hope through osmosis I can get comfortable with odd times

[@nuke97]

Super cool to go over the creative process. This is inspiring.

[@rafanj824]

Is my favorite too Matt. Red Miso and Monomyth❤ And that ending of Red Miso is SO INTENSE!!! GODDAMMIT!!! Always gives me goosebumps!!!

[@RealDrumPyles]

My favorite as well 😊 Would love to see it live

[@jasonsivertmusic]

The comforting thought that even MATT GARSTKA makes edits to his tracks on records. We’re all human, we all make mistakes, and that’s the beauty of it. Thanks for the breakdown video, Matt! 🙌🏻

[@nickp440]

Definitely my favorite song off the album. That glitchy intro is so cool

[@twostep919]

That fill is friggin' rad and one of my favs from you, I'm glad Javier pushed you! Would love a Tooth and Claw break down..

[@donikuntoro454]

it's insane MG ... awesome!!!

[@michalrytir634]

awesome, keep these coming please! id love to see gordian naught breakdown in the next one

[@bonsairobo]

I think I'm most impressed by Matt's insane triplet scatting at 12:15.

[@JakeDavisDrums]

Loving these videos, man! It would be cool if you demonstrated some of the more difficult parts on the kit as well

[@btbamolson1538]

“Tosin comes in with his squeeps”! Hilarious, thanks for the insight, and man you guys are functioning on another level!

[@jeremylive31500]

Thanks a lot for this, it was very interesting and informative ! This breakdown kill first time i listen to it. For me, best song of this new album with "thoughts and prayers". Although I like the entire album so much. You guys are so awesome :)

[@jeff_grips]

Loving these. Would love to see Gestaltzerfall. Also would love to know how song names are chosen, even if it's brief

[@shawarmaplate]

I love these

[@laurentmorin1923]

Legendary intro for a legendary song.

[@omnilightstudios7958]

What how have i not found your channel yet !!!! broh your drums are food for my brain !!!! please sire may i have some more ?

[@Luis-qj8wr]

i love this videos

[@paule1624]

Thank you for doing these Matt! Very cool to see how these songs came to be

[@GrungerSteve]

This is one of my favorite tracks on the album too.

[@brandonwest3891]

This was my favorite song from the album also!!!

[@mortz5796]

Basically super nice ;) Love you guys

[@julianpontes7029]

The realization that I'm watching the probable GOAT breakdown his own music behind the scenes in his PJ's is more than my brain can handle at the moment. Hearing the thought process brings whole new context. Sick vid series dude.

[@tonywinstead1869]

This is def my favorite track on the album. I love that Matt had a bit more creative control/input and got to build on what started out as just an intro idea. I also love the omega edge-lord chair. It must be one of the totems from which he draws his unhuman drumming powers... Bout to buy me one of them janks.

[@clayunderearth1884]

Your shirt looks so awesome!

[@justinmcpherson]

Great video bro!!! Thank you 😊

[@nicohaq]

I bought your transcriptions and uploaded a 1 min cover of red miso!! (Its up in this channel) Looking forward to get the rest of the song 😅😅 thx for the inspiration matt, love you!

[@NemoK]

Those 3 groups of 5 are so incredibly satisfying, I love them. It's like jazz tripplets and Tool 5/4 beats had a baby.

[@MDUBE5999]

This was Great!! Amazing break down!! You have such a Great sense of humour! Roflma!! I wish I could sing drum parts that fast. Like some have said "If it can't heard, it can't be sung; if can't be sung it then it can't be played!? Hmm....

[@colorsunseen]

Dood, I remember the first time I heard this stack making the delay-like part I was like 'yeah, I see what you did there 😎' and this thing alone made Red Miso for me one of your favorites

[@brianwhitney6537]

@YogevGabay has been making super high quality and educational videos like these for a bit now. He posted the other day that he would love to work with you in these!

[@ranmakun22]

I dig that blue|red painting under that snare in the background.

[@pumagod51]

God, I fucking love this shit. Red Miso is also my favorite track. These videos are like a PhD class in music.

[@iangillies3494]

I'd love to see a breakdown for Gordian Naught or Microaggressions!