Sean Reinert RARE Footage "Pleading For Preservation" Drum Cam

Jason Gobel shooting the video while I track in the B room of Morrisound Studios with Tony and Paul. Straight to tape, "one take Jake". Circa late 1989 B.P. (before protools) We had one day to record and mix 3 songs for Roadrunner. This was the notorious 1990 Demo that got CYNIC signed. www.seanreinert.com

[@bensroom]

Rest easy, Sean... R.I.P

[@anemonaloco]

did he pass away?

[@bensroom]

@@anemonaloco Yeah...he passed away..just 3 days ago..

[@anemonaloco]

@@bensroom oh man, he was my fav drummer. so sad to know that.

[@odaydrums]

SHIT! He was a force.

[@Apachecreator]

Just discovered him. What a loss. I’ve been digging everything he’s done and said. It’s time to get his records.

[@funghoul9124]

fucking 1989. nobody was playing like this in 89....this dude was way more influential on metal drummers than anyone talks about

[@emanuelmarcantoni3437]

He was just 18, best drummer ever. What a talent

[@Sean-fv4wi]

Blows my mind he wasn't even 20 here, breaks my heart he didn't even reach 50 :'( Much love & respect Master Reinert \m/

[@reglohslab1538]

R.I.P. Sean Reinert!!! Your Legacy live forever!

[@GabrielMartinez-pk9qf]

He was AMAZING & Death was amongst if not the greatest band period!

[@m.a.nathaniel7660]

Groove, Technique, Speed, Phrasing, Grip, Chops, ..it´s all in there. Watch and learn..!

[@LisaBellaDonnaMusic]

M.A. Nathaniel yup... NO QUESTION

[@EmbargoHB]

Absolutely

[@doublebass2]

Drumming seminar in 5minutes..We miss you so much Sean..

[@michaelr.4878]

Absolutely insane. He was on a whole other level. Damn. Sucks that he is gone. He didn't 'get the credit and recognition that he deserved. Those who knew, knew...and musicians around the world knew how special he was. But the average listener/civilian had no idea how good and special this cat was. He is missed.

[@crackedbrainOG]

I saw Cynic on the Focus tour with Sinister on there Diabolical Summoning tour and Cannibal on The Bleeding tour. Good times!! What Sean did on Death Human was and still is amazing.

[@davidsenescu8505]

R.I.P. my brother, love n miss you.

[@75318531]

R.I.P Sean 💐🤘🏽

[@chusmaestro]

What an eargasm to hear some dynamics and REAL drumming in extreme metal instead of the fake trigger monotonous bullshit mayhem that have become the standard. Thanks Sean for bringing the groove to the metal.

[@erikl6988]

Even on the 2014 Cynic album...the drum sound was natural. No triggers.

[@dconvergadon5281]

Hey man, first of all, you are 100% correct sir. Second, your cover of Candiria's" Constant Velocity.. " is sublime!!

[@chusmaestro]

@@dconvergadon5281 Thanks buddy! Candiria and Cynic have most definitely the same mindset, forward thinking visionaries!

[@hugolafhugolaf]

If I could like this comment 10 times I would.

[@HunteR-uc7nv]

I completely agree except triggers are awesome because you can have your recordings sound good without having to have a 30 million$ kit. As long the person can actually play then fuck yeah

[@jovintagle2372]

Goodbye Sean. You will never be forgotten.

[@IvanoForgione]

Happy Birthday, eternal legend

[@EvanJr]

So much class playing.

[@VSdrummer010]

Fucking incredible that he did a one-take on something that intricate and technical. So far ahead of his time, and a true icon of metal drumming.

[@amniotic_music]

Outstanding! Complex! Melodious! Very intelligent chops… beautiful drumming… such a tragic loss… R.I.P. Sean.

[@thedigitalemotion]

Effortless. So fluid in motion, doesn't even break a sweat. Bravo.

[@HunteR-uc7nv]

Genuinely can't find a drummer with as much talent as him

[@barrychuckle5565]

Absolutely amazing drummer. RIP Sean 😔

[@LClaypool]

Damn. Just met him. Loving the groove. Then dies. If that ain't rock n roll. RIP brother!!! Don't be afraid to talk to someone.

[@estebansteverincon7117]

I thought your name was Mud

[@mrjehupitchfork]

He didn't die from suicide so I'm confused by your comment

[@LClaypool]

@@mrjehupitchfork never said he did. Aortic heart explosion. Someone else on comments said they were sad. I suggested talking to someone. Probably could have contextualized that better. Have a good day.

[@2112SNEEK]

internet, a great knowhew?

[@ericsmathe]

I am just blown away. What a talented human. RIP

[@boogabooga2916]

one of the best songs ever written and paired perfectly with such a talented percussionist. this song and cynic's focus changed my life and the way i play

[@Suchagreatchannelling]

R.I.P. Sean Reinert ❤

[@edwinsuarez1931]

R.I.P. metal legend. Thanks for everything! Have a good trip 😢👏😢

[@sethcashman1011]

Rest easy, sir. Thanks for everything.

[@johncarpenter4823]

Heart broken to here the news! Met Sean a few times and he was the greatest drummer to ever play! Top 5 in all styles and one of the main reasons I drummed and to this day still blows my mind how one human can pull this off in the studio then play it perfect live. RIP!!

[@louiscyphre6049]

"Oh shit I forgot to hit record... lol" - Producer

[@supreethkurthukoti9851]

Sean Reinert, what a class act.. Such sophistication in his choices, my God. Such drummers are rare to come by.. Thank you for your music Sean, you are an inspiration.

[@aeugnewtype]

I'm still going back and watching this video 4 years after first seeing it. Still one of my favorite Cynic songs with some absolutely incredible patterns, and Sean nails every single note on a dime in one take. So glad this stuff exists

[@totallygeneric]

The greatest of the great. May he rest in peace.

[@imranchaudhary3776]

Greatest drummer, Rest in Peace

[@2112SNEEK]

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[@rezi342]

Amazing, simply one of the greatest minds ever to get behind a kit.

[@LisaBellaDonnaMusic]

Some of the nastiest heavy metal fusion drumming of all time.

[@09mrhardabs]

Highly recommend Atheist - Unquestionable Presence

[@henrywalton5967]

@@09mrhardabs Choy from Atheist is even in this video from when he was still in Cynic!

[@09mrhardabs]

@@henrywalton5967 oh damn sweet!

[@claysmell]

Is there anything this guy can't do? There's a fine line of being inspired and wanting to give up after seeing performances like this.

[@evilervcowart6234]

A musical legend who inspired and entertained me greatly...my condolences go out to his husband, Thomas, and family. R.I.P., my brother...may flights of angels wing you to your rest \m/

[@zloinaopako7074]

It's great to see that absolute relaxation.. today, that's gone in most of the drummers. Sean was the best drummer.

[@odaydrums]

he made those cobalt blue Yamaha drum so much better than I could at 20 and actually still. I am still practicing drum brother thank you for your mastery. Because you were force my god!Side note I remember those brown headphones you were wearing. Every studio I went to had them why? Hehe

[@Kevyo5]

I hadent heard to much about sean before his passing but good lord this guy had some major chops. So sad to lose such talent, and im sure a great guy!

[@mysteriousDSF]

His humility and professionalism is legendary

[@andreheinrich7443]

He was one of the reasons for me starting to play drums, just wanted to play like him on the death human tour. I failed him miserably ... but i don´t care still love about everything he did. from death to aeon spoke .... i´m really mouring.

[@blppt]

His contemporary, Steve Flynn, was a beast too (Atheist)

[@matiasrivasalvarez4418]

Al igual que vos, tu música y tu legado son eternos ahora ! A legend never dies 🤘R.I.P.

[@metalstrophe6471]

Here's lies what Infant Annihilator can't play worth a shit

[@dmusiclife5727]

Christians Cave no one can play this

[@hazardeur]

while i agree, they shouldn't even be named on this video

[@spectre722]

@@hazardeur jesus christ how pretentious can you be? imagine being so insecure about a joke band lmfao

[@joelrodriguezortiz7005]

They was a great drummer and forever lives in our ears and hearts

[@rol0511]

Incredible feel, amazing technique... Incredible! RIP 🙏

[@DON_MOMAZOSYT]

You always were so ahead of your time, Sean. Youre a living legend.

[@andersondornelles4498]

Sean is the best.

[@spacecadet8843]

Steve Flynn is

[@mrdeathamore]

@@spacecadet8843 Flynn is amazing, but I still would rank Reinert higher anytime.

[@dale8809]

Holy crap. Never followed this guy much until he passed. What an amazing talent. So sorry to his family and friends.

[@dmusiclife5727]

Dale Listen to the drum tracks he laid down on the song “Textures” by Cynic. Phenomenal

[@dale8809]

@@dmusiclife5727 That's one of my favorites from that band. He's like a heavy metal Ginger Baker on that album. Listened to Death back in the day but hadn't in awhile so I've been going through all those old CDs. Amazing

[@bruth6138]

Awesome. I still have the tape of this demo! We wrote Jason in 1991 (I think) and he sent us a green Maxell cassette! Fantastic video!

[@Steeddrums]

Rip sean! What a player you were! Massive respect man.

[@marekweglarczyk5096]

Best drummer

[@Xulincendium]

Rest in Peace Sean!

[@trainelekid]

Reast in peace✌🏽 you are a true drum god

[@MrWil9]

RIP man. What a legend.

[@vincefisher9907]

so ahead of its time!

[@AsphyxGr]

This is the next video after the "Death Human Reinert live drum cam" that I 'll watch million times. Kickass ,,,

[@hazardeur]

did you see the cynic drumcam yet? 1 your of Sean goodness

[@SasaPetkovic_Bubnjar_Drummer]

Excellent. Especially considering your age at the time of the recording. Several rhythms and fills on this track remind me of what you played on Death's "Lack of Comprehension". You remain to be one of my favourite drummers even after 25 yrs from the first time I heard your playing. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@dylancaldwell677]

Sasa Petkovic right? His tracks on Human are insane. And that was 1989-1990!!!

[@SasaPetkovic_Bubnjar_Drummer]

Beginning of the '90s... I'll never forget the moment when I bought a Leprosy picture disc in a local record store. 🤗 Fast forward to now, I was fortunate to see Sean live with the DTA project a few years back. I swear, when I saw him setting up for the beginning of the show I felt like a teenager seeing his idol for the first time. 😄 Anyhow, his playing that night was impeccable. It's interesting, my fav Death drummers have always been Sean and Gene, although they are very different players. They both have an individual style and approach, and both fit Chuck's music perfectly.

[@dylancaldwell677]

Sasa Petkovic I only became a Death fan once Human was released as it was on a whole new level. With Sean and Paul added from cynic their playing abilities made Death a powerful force. Once they lost Sean I think they lost a huge part of their sound and balance as a band. Always thought Sean is/was a way better player and written then Gene. As Gene is held in such praise I don't think he comes close to Sean.

[@SasaPetkovic_Bubnjar_Drummer]

You know what they say: can't argue taste - in politics and music especially. :) To me, both are extremely proficient technically, but with a different approach to music and what they add to it. From the drumming perspective, IMHO of course, Human is more emotional, while ITP and Symbolic are more aggresive. Gene is an excellent player too, make no mistake. You know Chuck only picked the finest musicians available in that genre at the time.

[@Leo-yn5fx]

Sasa Petkovic Gene doesn’t come close to how good sean is. Its why Human was so damn good. The drums were just as musical as every other instrument and thats sean’s approach. Genes being technical for the sake of being technical and being as fast he could be.

[@bebettoninja]

This is absolutely BADASS!

[@sutemeny79]

Thank you God for appearing through him!

[@dpclerks09]

Amen. "God comes to us disguised as other people"

[@Palestina.non.grata86]

Sean thank you for your work with Cynic and Death. Human inspired me to take my drumming to a new level. Always loved your sound man. Thanks again!

[@MrPERPS]

Damn fine vintage drum wine

[@GooGuGajoob]

Wow Sean, this is why you're like my idol when it comes to performance standards. Naturally tight sounding but so fucking efficient!

[@WhirlwindDrums]

Rest in Peace. Still a big inspiration to my playing

[@jige1977]

thanks for sharing this Sean!!!

[@KevinCorkran]

my favorite video of Sean I'd watch. RIP

[@frody4205]

Super smooth in transition! teaching us the basics thx Sean\,,/

[@chuck1991]

Awesome footage! I love this lineup of Cynic.

[@user-yk8ot2yy4u]

Thanks for amazing rare stuff!!! Love your perfect drumming MAN!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-lx5iv8vj7z]

БРЕДОР РУЛИТ АХАХ.

[@reachrika]

R.I.P. Master !!!

[@user-yo2bd9hg5p]

You sir are the best!

[@SamirMamude]

Fantastic!!!!

[@AlissonSilva-ox4uz]

Hope You're in a better pleace my man

[@derlagokoira]

This is priceless footage.... more please if you can!!!

[@doubledragtap]

I didn't know this guy until the news of his passing. I'm totally mind blown to see his videos!! How come he was not more known in the drumming community?! R.I.P.

[@Megawatt]

Check out Death's album "Human", which is his best-known recording.

[@doubledragtap]

@@Megawatt Been listening to it in the last days! Unbelievable drumming. I had never paid too much attention in Death, I guess this is the time.

[@Megawatt]

@@doubledragtap "Individual Thought Patterns" and "Symbolic" are also classics, with Gene Hoglan on drums. Out of all the metal bands I listened to in high school, Death is one of the few who still really do it for me. They're just at a different level for me. Glad to hear you are discovering them now!

[@simaodocaminhao]

...when Cynic was still a death metal band;) Tony Choy on bass... wow. This one's truly a gem unearthed!

[@etienneeden19]

I was looking for someone to post the same thing haha! This one was my favorite for sure. This was around the same time masvidal and reinhert worked with schuldner on the death human album.

[@unkind78]

who's reinhert ?

[@etienneeden19]

+nroks reinert is the one drumming in the video.

[@AwakenTheGuardian]

nroks Django Reinhardt. Cynic got the gypsy jazz legend from the 30s on this track

[@DEVAULT.]

Miss that era . . .Back when drummers had to . . .perform in the studio, and live. Before Pro Fools, and way before drum trigggerrrrs. Awesome Sean! Still the best. !

[@FerretPercussion]

triggering is older than you think, he's actually hitting rubber pads in this same video that are triggering things.

[@TacoCrisma]

TrIgGeRs durrhurrr

[@jumpfart666]

Not the same thing as kickdrum triggers

[@Kelesis666]

Death metal with fusion chops! All new tech death metal drummers so plastic to that, so boring extreme metal with no fusion chops. SHOW MORE OF THESE VIDS!

[@demonocusmetalocus3558]

The problem with today's death metal is every band sounds like every other band. They all do the 300+ bpm double bass drum with 300+bpm blast beats and that's fine for a song or 2 but its every song and every band doing this so its like listening to the same song over and over and it gets so boring after awhile. Bands in their quest for speed have forgotten about the music and writing a good song. The 80s and 90s thrash metal and death metal was so much better than todays metal.

[@TheJollyMisanthrope]

Steve Flynn of Atheist is another great example.

[@thyart8965]

demonocus metalocus maybe ur listening to the wrong bands lol

[@jumpfart666]

@@thyart8965 maybe YOU are

[@hazardeur]

@@demonocusmetalocus3558 don't forget that they all use the same guitars, the same presets for their sounds, the same drum libraries, the same mixing techniques and the same plugins

[@deceiver444]

Fantastic

[@hechogamermx4812]

R.I.P., unsung drum hero

[@KikiMalakian]

R.I.P Sean 💔

[@0utsiderBG]

Sean is genius.

[@tomh4792]

master drummer

[@thinkpad20]

I've been listening to Cynic for decades and I never came across this track for some reason... wow this demo fuckin rips and this is might be my new favorite Cynic track. Tony's bass is insane -- everyone kills it on this track. Thanks for uploading this bit of history! :)

[@trondsi]

OK, Sean, when were you NOT a complete pro on drums. As a toddler?

[@2112SNEEK]

I hope you are a bit older, bittler?

[@shannonjaxx5091]

Sean is a beast.. especially back in 89-90.. and still to this day Killin shit.. in my opinion he paved the way for technical death Metal drumming.. the double hats and ride while doing dbls.. he created that shit.. the death human album is hands down one of the best metal masterpieces ever recorded and he has alot to do with it, period.. then came Gene fuckin hoglan! Another metal drumming genius.. killer video man , thanks for sharing.. cheers.. Rip Chuck schuldiner..

[@CoTeCiOtm]

You know, this sounds like a 6-minute drum solo, with crazy stuff all over the place!

[@rsaldivar8]

Hands down one of my favorite drummers of all time, yeah i said it. Love your style dude, seriously.

[@mrdeathamore]

after you watch Sean play there is no drummers you can take seriously. Even the greatest drummer anybody can name is still miles behind Sean, thats how good he is.

[@victorbraido]

The great master!!

[@ronnieribeirogarvett5289]

Amazing. Best era ever

[@ghost-mike9295]

3 Legends!!!

[@SpocksBart]

Visionaries of the past!

[@rooseveltsbones]

Surgical.

[@gipsyavenger9829]

LEGEND !

[@Chevymetal69z28]

RIP Sean you were awesome!

[@benjamincabreana5224]

Wow. 1 take. Everything was so good about this

[@qstaratma9096]

❤

[@juancerivarola8029]

5:50 😮😮🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘

[@hazardeur]

B.P. before protools. haha, awesome. I will replace this with my future B.C. mentions.

[@erichand7548]

Holy shit!!! 💪

[@oskar9286]

Great drummer

[@PropheciesForetold]

When Cynic was technical death metal: how awesome is that? This is so ahead of it`s time. It`s a pitty to see that after 25 years no band came close to the sound of "Focus".....Beneath the remains came close to reign in blood but Focus? I still have to see it....

[@tho4life611]

there are a good handful of bands that expanded on that style

[@PropheciesForetold]

Like who? I already know Alarum, Exivious and the other tech death bands like Beyond Creation, Obscura, Virvum, Fallujah....Still NONE of them came close imo to "Focus", where the combination of DM, jazz, fusion and prog came as natural. I'm really interested to hear the bands you say that expanded on that style...

[@tho4life611]

PropheciesForetold cynic has a very unique style and there will never be an exact replica. but I think its fair to say that the bands you mentioned are similar and expanded on that style. exivious probably being the best... their demo literally sounds just like focus.

[@felipealcayaga]

old technical death metal is way better than the new

[@AsphyxGr]

Indeed. "Extreme" musicians got balls back then.