ANIMALS AS LEADERS - Arithmophobia (Live in Anaheim 2020)

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[@araenae]

- Wow! How did you get like that? - Matt Garska: Everytime I play a ghost note on my snare on an AAL song, I do ONE pushup - Jesus Christ.

[@jeffreymusser8450]

Right? I didn’t recognize him at first because he looked bigger... Dude - his left hand drumming is insane and I am truly envious...so good

[@BaneOfXistence4]

Seriously. He's bulked up so much. It's hard to believe.

[@neomonk5668]

That would be like a skillion push-ups.

[@ferna2294]

Their drummer is buffer and buffer every song they record.

[@joecarter4531]

wee persons voice, arnold guns.

[@bansuridev1809]

Ngl, he is looking more and more like Ihsahn

[@M2Mil7er]

tiny wooden logs for thousands of reps over the course of one set.

[@orangedrone]

And often, his DNA completely changes.

[@ricardoavila1759]

Bayern Munich

[@JohnHenry1331]

I love this band. Theres just such a cool calm collectedness up front with Tosin, and Javier. Meanwhile Matt is just beating his drums senseless. Its a beautiful blend.

[@dsvet]

This reminds me alot of Sol Niger Within kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX3LhHl3ibSbjZI

[@djhamlin1803]

I like the part where they play a lot of notes

[@kweldrummer]

same

[@ToxicTerrance]

Best part hands down

[@Quarkkie]

Oh! And the part with the thump. Yeah. That.

[@andrewsutton2266]

Is that the part with the instruments?

[@pabloblasco6616]

Yeah I also like the entire song

[@williamhutton2126]

The vocalist reminds me of my dad

[@lostinlucidity]

The bass player reminds me of my gf

[@justice_was_taken]

Bro

[@sammckneil]

Well done lol

[@biswayanbarman2437]

That's fuckin dark bro

[@aronbalkovics6598]

:-|

[@BrianGivensYtube]

I actually love how they don't even walk around much on stage. They play their music, the thing everyone came for, and it's so amazing they don't need distractions or side shows to be fully engaging. It says a lot about their music in general, theres just so much to listen to.

[@warrenberes4117]

Just like the shoegazers . stared at their shoes /reverb whole show . slowdive is my favorite

[@Zofti]

Everyone came where? I don't see any crowd besides the internet

[@brunoxeca]

Its always good to see recordings of Aliens

[@gSWG3R]

How do we make 4/4 not sound like 4/4? Matt: *scoffs*

[@andrewsutton2266]

This made me real life "lol". Thanks for that

[@orangedrone]

​@@andrewsutton2266 He's really good but, feel he has the least flow of all their drummers. Including whoever programmed drums over their debut album.

[@andrewsutton2266]

@@orangedrone I mean that's your opinion, but this man is an absolute genius, holding it down for 2 virtuoso guitarists. And they've put out 2 timeless records that only get better with every listen. If you enjoy the old AAL that was more Djenty all to you. I however enjoy their last 2 records far more than their older stuff

[@orangedrone]

Andrew Sutton But, that’s kinda a separate point from the drumming. I guess the only way to ever know would be to hear an older AAS drummer’s take on the newer material. Which would never happen. I’m a drummer and stopped listening to AAS after Matt joined. Can’t really tell you why. I recognize that he’s technically super good, just doesn’t do anything for me.

[@bijikedelai]

@@orangedrone lol i was really into AAL after Matt joined. the old drummer just didn't do it for me.

[@tlkshowhst]

This is what happens when musicians turn their algebra homework into sound.

[@jacksonp2397]

dont wanna be that guy but it would be more akin to Arithmetic (or Geometry as Tigran Hamasyan likes to think about it).

[@fredtrax4574]

Yes and it's awful...they proove that algebra is not music, just brain masturbation...no groove, no feeling, no spirit, just complexity. Sad, so much efforts and training for such a pathetic result. Sorry I don't get it.

[@Throughtheeyesofalegend]

I knew I should have tried harder in math.

[@zer0dave]

@@fredtrax4574 I can see what you mean...when I first heard them I didn't get it at all, it just sounded like complex noise...but eventually something clicked at some point and then I couldn't stop listening to them for some reason. There really is a ton of feeling in this music I've found, it's just not the kind of feeling with the "grooves that we're used to". I think when we hear a song, we often quickly develop of sense of what we think it should play out like based on what we've heard so far and what we've heard in the past and when it doesn't wind up in the place we expect, we dislike it. I've found with AAL, if you allow yourself to "turn off your expected sense of rhythm for what you're hearing" and allow their sense time/rhythm/space to take you on their journey, it can really take you somewhere else because they are really doing things not many musicians are doing and furthering the art is what it's all about! Enjoy music!! :D

[@fredtrax4574]

@@zer0dave Yes I agree with you, I understand well the "get out of our confort zone" concept, I applied it many times during my 40 years of "music exploration" (I'm 50 now, started with my elder brother records when I was 10 in the early 80's, never stop since, I'm addict to music, really) I'm a drummer, studied in a drum school, where I met "math" musicians. I understand that music is an open field, you can play what/as you want, you can enjoy what you want. I "forced my ears"(?) so I was able to appreciate music I was not prepared for, and found satisfaction, feeling my mind opening so yes, my comment was a bit provocative. I really enjoy when I can tap my foot or move my head or clap my fingers when I listen to music...for example Tool is quite complex and still " groovy", you can tap your foot. Something is linked with our heartbeat, very simple, repetitive, danceable..."Arithmophobia" is talking to the brain, it's a very mental song. It's an intellectual process which make us learn and play complex things...and I'm ok with it. Well it's an endless(and useless) debat, sorry for that, the main point is "It takes/needs all kinds to make a world." I will listen to AAL a bit more. Cheers

[@spencermiller4661]

I like how Javier looks like he's playing the easiest thing in the world. Just judging by the sound of this song I thought the guitarists would be losing their shit all over the fretboard, but nope, just standing there calmly plucking a couple strings.

[@MrDmadness]

Yup, all of them. Like "meh no biggie, just chilling with my axe "

[@JasonLuther1]

Oh yeah Javier is the chillest Virtuoso of them all

[@joeyhathaway8447]

The more complex and intricate the parts you play, the more essential it becomes to be as relaxed as possible while playing. The simpler the part, the more you can afford to expend superfluous energy.

[@joe1719]

I love heavy riffs and pushing the limits of syncopation. AAL is incredible.

[@educostanzo]

Can we take a moment to appreciate that pinch harmonic at 3:46?

[@landonbollenbach2492]

They sound more badass than ever. Even better than the album. Matt is sticking even more notes where they shouldn't be possible and Tosin keeps creating guitars like a mad genius

[@davidmil15]

Is this heavy metal jazz?

[@_Here_-]

David Mil yes

[@andrepratama6468]

No, its Djazz.

[@aidanwalters-williams4587]

@@andrepratama6468 Underrated comment

[@garrettmfsilcox7215]

Djazz

[@fullgorex]

Djes

[@ether2006]

dun dunum danun dun dunum danun dun dunum danun dun dunum danun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dim dim dim dum dem dem dem dum dum dum dam dam dam dun dunum danun dun dunum danun dun dunum danun dun dunum danun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dim dim dim dum dem dem dem dum dum dum dam dam dam

[@code.liplox]

Those lyrics changed my life forever

[@camilodias5158]

Demiurge - Meshuggah

[@BroBruhBruv]

U are the real hero! thanks for taking the time. Beautiful lyrics but so deep and dark. Wow

[@drperkyreal4686]

This is wrong. The lyrics say djent djent instead of dun dun

[@ether2006]

@@drperkyreal4686 factually incorrect

[@nipulkradmsinatagras8293]

Finally! A very satisfying live version of this track!

[@TimYocraft]

MATT 2020 IS RIPPED WTF LETS GOOO

[@deathwatcher429]

like holy shit man, Matt's been working his ass off

[@tampastu]

Apparently, he's been working on polyrhythms and deadlifts during the pandemic.

[@RaffaeleSansone]

@@tampastu deadrhythms

[@jackvsc]

#drumdaddy

[@mitch5699]

Who could thumb this down, cant live without these guys...

[@coloradomtnrider6311]

That fade on Javier's guitar is 🔥

[@rulisa1131]

This is why aliens don't come to visit. They're still learning how to play this song.

[@RasheedKhan-bm8fm]

What a stupid comment. Aliens DID visit, they let us live because of our AAL overlords.

[@o-REDBEARD-o]

Damn a live concert where the 2 dudes next to me arent talking the entire time and im not stuck behind Shaq looking at the back of his head. well done boys!

[@heavydaniel92]

too advanced to this era, what a great a unique band!

[@yudhistirashaylendra1820]

the animations in background is so connected with AAL's presence

[@mariodibonito7734]

Great 4/4 like AC/DC 😁. I LOVE IT ! Matt are the best drummer 😍

[@michaelrainerii3547]

Amazing. A new favorite band I never knew about until recently

[@RichardWilliams-sn7tt]

What an amazing jazz metal band!

[@thunderbolt6166]

I like the part where ancient gods possess them and try to speak through musical instruments

[@andrewanderson1777]

Coming from a dude who is a small drummer, like how Matt used to be, he's motivating me to beef up. Dude looking jacked af

[@sergiolopez3965]

I heard the entire set in my new car. The whole experience was insane.

[@BonMoogly]

matt gartska is the best drummer of the last decade and no one is close, in my mind.

[@slippinndippin1421]

I’d argue matt halpern is up there, even recorded the drums for aal’s first album!

[@robertayala82]

Me- who plays the guitar? Tosin- yes Me- who plays the bass? Tosin- yes

[@DrumahAja]

God. Miss the first note, you’ll miss the entire song.

[@jimkavanagh9521]

Loving the intentional awkwardness with that buzzing b string. Will be whistling this one later today.

[@karlikot]

Is it a requirement to become a beast of drummer is to be ripped like hell? Like cmon matt, those biceps are killer.

[@apothecurio]

Definitely not. Check out Louis Cole. But yeah Matt is YHUGE.

[@curtismills1612]

I noticed Tosin changes amps constantly where Javier seems to be sticking to a tried and true formula

[@leotourscher6725]

Yeah Tosin is a gear fanatic, and not really loyal to one particular piece of equipment, he tends to change and experiment frequently

[@omnikickflip9000]

This band is like a super group! Everybody is LEGENDARY AHHHHH!!

[@somethingoverfour]

Is that MAC from Sunny in Philly playing the drums?

[@qstaratma9096]

Something Over Four 🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣😂

[@ooferrell]

Lol he looks like buff mac now lol. He even slicked his hair back lol.

[@guitarskategirlsrepeat3792]

Lmaooo

[@anakbaliti]

I mean body mass alone

[@mrbee4882]

Drumming while giving everyone an ocular pat down

[@false8989]

For everyone who doesn't know Arithmophobia is the fear of numbers. Pretty witty title.

[@Ryo7_7]

Whity band. Clever musicianship.

[@JacksonRayDrums]

And it's in 4/4 too

[@jairgaxiola]

And apeirophobia is the fear of infinity or eternity, excellent songs

[@alistairmaleficent8776]

Damn! I thought it was fear of arithmos, and I didn't know what arithmos were, so that was very confusing.

[@anthonyjones3835]

@@alistairmaleficent8776 what do you think arithmetic is lmao

[@ManticoreSigma]

"We do what we must, because we can"

[@andrewsutton2266]

Christina Applegate once told Ron Burgandy she had more talent in her one little finger, that Ron's whole body. Tosins thumb must have heard that and was inspired

[@Enziu]

Strong Matt scares me

[@rudolphpyatt4833]

A portrait of the Modern Power Trio. Epic stuff.

[@Bunbunfunfun]

First time viewer and listener and have to say wow,! Need to check out more by these gurus of the metal.

[@selfovercome4161]

Happiness is a cookie your mind bakes from a childhood memory...

[@artemcultura6191]

I lub cookies too 😊

[@pedrosilvaproductions]

People: WHY DO YOU MAKE MUSIC SO DIFFICULT Matt: But this is in 4/4...

[@GodlessPhilosopher]

Thanks for uploading this whole show. It's incredible.

[@Jacob_Elwood]

Leaders as Animals - Math Degree

[@arty_p7636]

Best sound quality I ever heard❤

[@omnikickflip9000]

That solo at the end was BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@triphaze2323]

Dude playing bass and guitar like no other haters be will. Like see 90% of these dudes probably couldn't even try on first note. And be solid as fuck. Respect from a bassist. Makes me wanna play harder.

[@binglebop5877]

Theyre both guitarists they record bass separately and use it for a backing track

[@desperateloner8555]

It sounds like they are all good at maths

[@dsvet]

This reminds me alot of Sol Niger Within kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX3LhHl3ibSbjZI

[@thalidomide1]

This is so rhythmically articulate that the backing track has problem following them...

[@mitch5699]

Matt is still the animal, perfection is this

[@MrDmadness]

Not complicated enough... just kidding, these guys are amazing, I love tosins thumps madness, so much I may have to sever my own thumb and have doctors re attach it at well over a 90 degree reverse bend.. seriously though, never seen a thumb bend like that ever before aol. Havier is no slouch either, and their drummer ( can't remember his name, please enl8ghten me ) is beyond amazing.

[@staz3014]

Hey dude! Their drummer is Matt Garstka. He's one of the best drummers of this era imo. Also, you don't need a 90 degree thumb to thump like that. Check out Andrew Bent on KZbin, he's an amazing guitarist too. Cheers!

[@delysid18]

I was supposed to see them in April with Dance Gavin Dance :c

[@dmvrti]

SAME

[@drewriffs9720]

Same!

[@kMn010]

SAME

[@gterrymedJR]

sAME

[@travislee9662]

Different!🤪

[@glfriendliness9793]

I like those 16th note rests. Those tiny silences mean more to me that all that million dollar per note bric a brac they do.😛😛😜 Seriously, this was awesome!!!

[@piazza1129]

Mind blown…..yet again🤘

[@ItaloPortoF]

This Mesa Boogie sounds really cool!

[@diegosantana3541]

É simplesmente impressionante. Cada dia que passa fica melhor, como um vinho.

[@xbriskx]

Drums sound ridiculously good.

[@anonymousprivate6814]

New to this band, am liking it.

[@fernandomasetto709]

I WANNA CRY !

[@omnikickflip9000]

Matt is just going HAM on that snare God dammmnnnnnn!!!

[@andys3035]

Matt is bulking up, must be that quarantine workout!

[@626drums]

man Matt has been studying his "Physical Education" ;) I'll see myself out.......

[@jefford6157]

AAL reminds me of when Gabe shared his music with Andy, and he explains it as one split second of a song stretched out over an infinite time. AAL just did it with a split second of a metal song.

[@martingaspar8364]

is Tosin actually playing through the Mesa Boogie?

[@adriano1995]

I believe it's only some kind of stage monitoring, he isn't even using it's preamp. He does it since I remember

[@call2arms]

I saw it from a couple of views during the performances. I can confirm it’s a Line 6 Helix Floor. A bunch of scribble strips, large screen, knob placement, an attached expression pedal, and a scribble strip above the expression pedal. I’ve seen Tosin attach an HX Stomp to his pedal rig before, so I wouldn’t doubt he would use a Helix for a light version of his full rig. Eventhoouuugh he has used Axe FX.

[@ooferrell]

@@call2arms im pretty he uses axefx floor pedal not helix he could jabe changed tho

[@jonq8714]

Did Matt Garstka eat a bunch of spinach or is that a new drummer?

[@sergiovelasquez5138]

Matt's been into weightlifting for a while now and he's pretty serious about it.

[@hazimazli7617]

@@sergiovelasquez5138 now he is a stronger beast

[@jackvsc]

#drumdaddy

[@florianedesy2456]

Woe thanks for the song n video ♡♡♡

[@GwanYTB]

I love that this is almost all 4/4 and doesn't sound like it is. (There is some parts in 9)

[@DillonMyburghDrums]

Best band every

[@JobsByJames]

O my god. This is available? ~mind blown~

[@Anchor10113]

Didn’t realize they both slayed the double thumb. Rad.

[@omnikickflip9000]

AMAZING! IM CRYING I FEEL LIKE IM THERE!!!

[@MusicHead480]

very clean playing. good stuff

[@jamieatwell7016]

they make this look so effortless

[@mitch5699]

Such fine dgentlemen these guys are . Wicked musicians.. sick , sick , sick , shit

[@chrisarisnongrum9815]

Best of the best

[@ChristopherMundahl]

Amazing, thank you!

[@CGGarage]

Tighest sounding band with such intricacy to date

[@joshkelsey412]

Angel of death intro hut animals as leaders haha you guys kill it

[@sinnertrain7405]

Tosin is using Mesa amps now? Sounds like him, but I wonder why the change? I guess it doesn't matter, unless you're a gear nerd.

[@UnbelievableRANTLERS]

I think he's basically using it as a power amp for stage volume. If you look at different tour footage over the years you'll see him with Dual Rectifiers or Marshalls sometimes - especially overseas. You can still see a digital pedalboard unit in front of him (more easily in other tunes from this show), which I presumed was a Fractal, but I see some comments think he switch to Line 6's Helix; that would be an interesting switch in its own right, I suppose. He used a Morgan with a mostly (or all?) analogue pedalboard beginning with this album, but there could be many reasons for not using all that stuff here. Anyway, yeah, I just looked at the description and it says "Backline provided by Hudson Audio Works", so it's rented equipment.

[@worryphree]

Yayy! Somethin' we can dance to.

[@omnikickflip9000]

Just straight groooovinnnn

[@Delta-V1]

Amazing

[@anglemirajes6863]

This is God given talent & hard work coming together. Amazing. A stream of consciousness.

[@KhalDrogo76]

These guys are out of their fn minds

[@markhillan4038]

Effectively AAL turned the bit at the start of band practice where everyone just plays whatever the f**k want at the same time .... into a touring band.

[@UziNineMillomeetah]

I can't count high enough to mentally process an AAL song.

[@dsvet]

This reminds me alot of Sol Niger Within kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX3LhHl3ibSbjZI

[@Coolbird00]

If you are a purist rock and roll guy or a Metalhead. This sound that they're making out of the guitar would irritate the F out of you! It's like they're driving with their feet alternating on the gas and the brake at the same time. This is the Trap version of hard rock metal music.🤘I like !✊👏👏👏

[@theyogiphotographer]

The best thing of watching this videos as well as Meshuggah's is the comment section

[@satarello]

I noticed that Tosin using the LINE HELIX FLOOR !!

[@rjcmick]

Amazing skill

[@tylerlacroix615]

I like the part where they used odd time signatures

[@MilesMcNallyLuthierie]

Those abasi guitars are sick! Wish I could afford one.

[@felipeoliveira.1610]

The drummer is using the same "juice" as John Petrucci.

[@DarthDookie69]

They just watch Neil Peart videos while working out

[@dsvet]

This reminds me alot of Sol Niger Within kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX3LhHl3ibSbjZI

[@tahiel]

thats a lot of creatine...

[@derekgpp3485]

Man,AWESOME!

[@trottoarbonden]

Insane, brutal and awesome :-)

[@paulgiovanni1136]

i love it

[@wesrobertson1889]

Love it