TesseracT 'Sacrifice' - Jay Postones - 1-Take Performance from the War of Being sessions

This is an unedited one-take performance of 'Sacrifice' - recorded during the studio sessions for TesseracT's album 'War of Being'.
I like this as it demonstrates a 'human' performance - you'll likely hear moments where the timing slips slightly, or I play something slightly different to the album version of the track (or make a mistake!).
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[@Mattr3X]

Jay Ghostones, Marco Minnemann & Matt Garstka. My Current Drummers-Trio. It is Mind-blowing how Jay's muscle memory is incomprehensibly precise. Pure talent. Big up!

[@flpdns]

what about II from Sleep Token? he's pretty good as well

[@telder12]

Hands down my favorite drummer. The guy that is the nastiest but is so controlled and cool that he makes it look easy. I wish I could stay in like he does. I'll keep trying.

[@BadHatNZ]

bass drum is all tucked in for a nice nap :)

[@olindecreative]

Mine is too lol. Really helps isolate bass drum in mix and reduces low frequencies for loved ones sharing the same space.😅

[@guywebster8505]

This made me laugh a little too much lol

[@ShaneClough]

I really hope you guys add this to the live setlist, an unbelievable closer to an unforgettable album. Incredible playing as always

[@Matkinson123]

Kit sounds unreal! Saw Tesseract live in Birmingham not long ago, one of the best gigs I've ever been to, sounded great, super tight.

[@RTSRAZORBACK]

Same! Even had VIP tickets and got to meet the guys 😄

[@brennanwilliams6082]

Going back to non-programmed drums was the move, it creates this human feel and groove, this albums drums I've felt like I could truly get into and really groove with it because it sounds so real.

[@alejocore1995]

which album had programmed drums?

[@brennanwilliams6082]

@@alejocore1995 I had read that altered state to sonder was programmed they said it on their twitch I think

[@RTSRAZORBACK]

Goddamn, this mix is orgasmic... that snare sound 😍

[@Chio.Z.A.]

The way that Jay plays and enjoy it, its art ❤

[@JakehasAyoutube]

An abolute legend. You leave imprints on the legacy of drumming with every groove and fill.

[@MajeAdams17]

So glad y'all switched back to recording live drums for this record! Jay, you're such a talented performer, and those subtleties in your ghosting especially come thru all across War of Being in such a special way 🖤

[@TunnelJumper]

Was there another programmed release in addition to Altered State?

[@zoedoesmusic4520]

@@TunnelJumper altered state to Sonder was programmed according to them on twitch

[@TunnelJumper]

@@zoedoesmusic4520 NOOOO!! My life is a lie. I thought that Altered State was the only programmed record-and I only discovered that several years ago. You know, from the first time I heard Sonder, I noticed that the china was panned weird. You can really notice it at the beginning of King. I ask myself every time why the hell it would be coming from the same side as the pedal hat because Jay does not use a china on that side but it all finally makes sense now if the drum kit they were using had one there!😂 Could it have perhaps been a drum kit Tomas Haake sampled for Toontrack? It would have certainly had a china on the left hand side and Sabian samples to correspond with Jay’s former endorsement🤔 I’ve got a long subway ride today so I’m going to give Polaris and Sonder a spin and they are going to sound like completely different records now.

[@king-manu2758]

@@TunnelJumper Wtf man. I never imagined they'd be programmed. These freaking libraries have come such a long way it's unbelievable.

[@antondrums]

Unreal, what makes this so good for me is that it's the most human (while still perfectly executing) this chap has ever made a performance look, a testament to how hard TesseracTs music must be to play and how the drum parts are written to serve the music regardless of a person's ability to play them. You can see (in the best possible way) the points where Jay needs to fight his hands and wrestle them into playing the notes where they are meant to go. It isn't all easy plain sailing for the dudes at this level, absolute graft. Loved it

[@JayTesseracT]

100% - this take was just after we’d recorded the track, and since then I’ve gotten more familiar with it (when I recorded it for the Meinl vid for example). The footage from the studio sessions looks and sounds so lush.m though, I had to share some

[@antondrums]

Wait! So there are other tracks videod like this 🤔? That might be something we all want to see 😊 Looking forward to seeing you guys in Singapore !

[@simonnathan2065]

Serious chills. Incredible music, incredible drumming.

[@volpe_sol]

I loved War Of Being since the first listen, but man, the album grew so much more on me as time went by. It's currently my favorite Tesseract album.

[@king-manu2758]

Yeah, it's a masterpiece. I'm in awe listen after listen, it doesn't lose the sense of amazement.

[@David-Stanley]

I like to imagine you're at grandma's house, and she just asked you to show her what you've been learning on your drum set.

[@Lolaandcassidyadventures]

Love this tune so much saw them live 6 months ago what a night!

[@DreadfulDrummer]

Jay just pushes his kit right up to the Meinl section of the cymbal wall in the dum department at the music shop.

[@vladimir.anisimov]

Amazing. Unreal sound of drums

[@aishwaryasoni9184]

UFFFFF, i cant wait to see you live in just 5 days MY GODDDD, been waiting for this since 4yrs

[@Lolaandcassidyadventures]

It’s a life changing experience. Saw them in Seattle.:)

[@TheSentinel909]

My favorite track of the new record - and this performance is just godly. The feel, groove and emotion in the drumming....just sublime

[@king-manu2758]

You can't be this frigging good Jay, it should be illegal to be this good.

[@JayTesseracT]

The police have been informed

[@curtissummerlin6953]

i dont know if i have ever seen better holds and cymbal playing...not to mention the cymbal set up on the kit! I am blown away!!!!

[@seven_of_erra]

I appreciate that it’s an unedited 1-take. Lots of covers/play throughs are heavily produced (which is ok), but it makes it hard to remember what a real performance looks and sounds like. I think that’s especially helpful for musicians trying to improve using online tools (like me) since it sets a more realistic baseline to work towards. I tend to be perfectionist, so any take with the slightest mistake will be hyper analyzed and it can be discouraging, so this helps offset that kind of thinking. Cheers!

[@JayTesseracT]

Mistakes are a 'no' but a human performance that isn't 100% on the grid is perfectly acceptable. If you listen to the ablum carefully, the snares for example aren't always huge... becuase I'm a human and I hit differently each time. You'll especially notice this in songs like Tender and Sirens

[@BionicleSaurus]

Jay, I just want to say how much your incredible drumming elevates this album! So powerful, detailed, and organic at the same time. Absolutely excellent work.

[@dennisdegen]

Thanks for this jay. Legion and Sacrifice are just the best.

[@HomaFromPTZ]

3:39 - heeey, bring back the toms... i see them, but can not hear )

[@bl00ber99]

THE MAD MAN PULLED THROUGH WITH THE FULL PLAYTHROUGH! Soooo sick, Jay 😄 Thanks for this, and It's also fun to see a playthrough from one of the songs that wasnt a single from the album 🥁

[@rubenca5586]

you deserve so much more coverage, your drumming is so unique. I have you in my top 3 with Danny Carey and Chad Smith. Hopefully you'll blow up soon

[@FURRYFRIENDS-vu7xo]

Один из любимых треков!!! Сумасшедший уровень!

[@dromerboi]

Amazing drum parts, you’re an outstanding composer, Jay. I also love the work that you guys put into the image of the video as well! Such a pleasure to watch.

[@aaronanderson722]

What a joy to watch… again. It never gets old, I’m just as blown away the tenth time I watch as the first on all Jay’s playthroughs.

[@brad0021]

Reminder. This guy is self taught.... Amazing grooves everywhere.

[@steveheadley6020]

I never get tired of watching your play through vids. Excellent performance, as always. 🤟🏻

[@stcmattb]

That middle section is so unique yet so tesseract at the same time. Love how you composed this one!

[@darkphoenix2]

Every time I listen to this song it feels like it goes by too fast. You guys are geniuses.

[@guywebster8505]

Such an incredibly tight drummer. Damn, Super envious of how talentedly clean Jay is.. Really makes me want to buy a kit again and practice!

[@king-manu2758]

Me too, but I know I will never be even a fraction of how good he is so then I forget about it XD (I still want to buy a kit just for the funs)

[@guywebster8505]

@@king-manu2758 You should never compare yourself to other people . by all means, appreciate the talent and its ok to envy.. But dont limit yourself on other peoples ability! Get a drum kit and enjoy it ✌✌

[@LeLuizFelippe]

That was an instant like from me. I absolutely love this song, and hearing a 'human' performance has given me the chills

[@Buckster1968]

Such an ease!! Best metal drummer in the world right now, no one even close. Can't wait to experience Jay & Co live for the first time in a couple of weeks!!

[@scottyhorey9128]

Killer performance! Solid drumming and great audio production!

[@nickg2308]

Still bummed this wasn't played live. It's my fave song on the album.

[@SaltyDogPerformance]

One of the most slept on songs on the new album I feel. It was a pleasure meeting you guys at the Tampa show last year!

[@jamesclayton1241]

This is what we all wanted!!

[@JanPatrickLucas]

Best ad I've seen for the band and new album. I'm a drummer so maybe that's with this ended up in my feed. I will be purchasing, and nice job my friend!

[@tonyjavirod]

Ok but that floor Tom is thunderous!!!!

[@DrumRoody]

I love that room, so warm and homey

[@Lumerdrums]

timing is insanely precise for a one take! love the sound as well, mixing is top notch

[@robdeshane321]

Just saw him at the Paradise Club in Boston, Ma. What a treat, just so good. I hope that Tesseract continue to create music and tour more in the USA!

[@josiasfernandes5137]

Thank you!!!!

[@747lch]

Amazing performance, and one of the most incredible albums released in recent years

[@ObsidianEchoes69]

Jay just incredible musicianship my friend. I’m simply in awe. Everything is so tasteful.

[@basione]

Always mesmerising to watch you play, man. The grooves in Sacrifice, Burden, and Legion really made an impression on me 😁

[@steventhomas5539]

Phenomenal. Absolutely love your playing. RADIATING passion, this is what I love to see. Thank you for the inspiration Jay.

[@krenwregget7667]

I absolutely love your playing, Jay. You compliment the rest of the music perfectly.

[@vanjabi8827]

That was bone chillingly great. Absolute killer on the kit. Good lord 💪🏽 well done!

[@red_meow990]

That... SNARE!!!

[@TheNemorokr]

Hands down, a masterpiece!

[@Sneipen75]

Its a shame i can only press the like button once🙌💯

[@DandelionVolta]

I find so funny he hated the fill near the end but everyone else convinced him to keep it like that

[@WitzyZed]

to quote DT, "an immense fill"

[@thalldrums]

That section at 3:06 with the weird stack pattern will never stop blowing my mind. It hurts my head in a good way

[@HaleBopp24]

amazing

[@glassgiants]

You da man, Jay!

[@Drumliine]

ABSOLUTE BEAST! Live show kicks ass too.

[@gabrielchavarria22]

Absolute focus.

[@juhapeltola8232]

So good!! Jay is becoming my new favorite drummer🤘

[@emptycloud2774]

I won't talk favourite tracks, but Sacrifice is my most played from War of Being

[@bigcity5038]

Jay, you’re the fucking best dude. Such a pleasure and inspiration to watch and listen to you share your gift.

[@diemcarl5546]

Brilliant ❤ Jay is one of my favs. Superb drummer nothing to add. And the sound is top notch quality 🙌

[@MingMangMao]

this song is just so so so good

[@squatternutbosh]

I could watch you play all day. Love how you arrange on drums.

[@glassgiants]

Holy smokes, that floor tom is thick!

[@s.trophimov]

Очень круто! Я залип пытаясь уловить полиритмы! Tesseract🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@lastditch727]

The perfect drummer does exist.

[@cbaum64]

Learning that bass groove/snare syncopation at 3:06 must’ve taken weeks 😵 My brain would be actively fighting with my body on that one

[@EdTalenti]

So good dude!

[@elcrackengaitos_bs4804]

Producer: How many cymbals do you want? Jay: Yes.

[@JayTesseracT]

It was the opposite on this session believe it or not - the producer kept adding cymbals!

[@elcrackengaitos_bs4804]

@@JayTesseracT I think it was a good choice for the song 😎

[@ArlindoFernandes]

Fuck yeah man!!! You are amazing!!! Just the best! Congrats

[@sampathsanthanan275]

Absolute grace Jay ❤

[@firas_mestiri]

jay singing along at 2:18 makes you feel things

[@voidabstraction]

Bueatiful cymbal set up, sound and playing.

[@Hadiplaysmusic]

What a king!

[@nandaletro]

Jay is such a nice guy! and a great song ;)

[@ZMRSKK]

Wow😮

[@chaikitmetal]

This is one of my favorite songs. Can't wait to see you in Bangkok 🔥

[@jackrasss]

My goat

[@CarlosBril]

Thanks a bunch for uploading this! Had been wondering for ages what you actually do at ~1:23

[@binzianer]

So sick!

[@alejocore1995]

Te quiero mucho Jay

[@justinvolution]

I love your drumming dude ❤

[@dandg1398]

more cymbals?

[@vincentfdrums]

I can't believe I never noticed at 2:36 the guitars do a bendy drop and I must have listened to this song at least 50 times

[@shimmuus]

My favorite drummer! 🥰

[@ehdrums91]

Brabo demais

[@MultiEchelon]

Best beast

[@rogercastacasta7686]

MAGICO!!!

[@DrummingFishhead]

Perfect drumming as always! Love the nosepicking at the end. Haha 6:40

[@DystopianApocalypse]

Pockets upon pockets

[@Sikcentz1]

You can tell this was recorded at the time, some of the final vocal mix is missing.

[@emulations8562]

Amazing Jay, are these going to be like the studio sessions from one??

[@shaunriptown]

One skilled MoFo 🤘

[@enriquebenavides9306]

That snare hits me right in the giblets ❤

[@crestfallenknightofsorrow5131]

Best drummer in the world right now?