The Genius of Tomas Haake, Machinedrum Mondays EP 15

In tonight's episode of Machinedrum Mondays, we are checking out and reacting to Meshuggah's very own, Tomas Haake! This video comes courtesy of our friends over at Loadwire, as they compiled the video footage of Tomas' amazing drumming capabilities. I share my thoughts, insights, and analysis (to the best of my ability given Tomas' complex drumming) on this incredible , and legendary, musician. Tomas, you are truly unrivaled!
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Video edited in Filmora Wondershare
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[@DrumlionMusic]

So yeah, my math'n was struggling to math on this one lol!

[@VegasLoungeAct]

Don't need to apologize for not posting videos on a schedule. You do it when you can. We all have lives outside of KZbin and can understand. 🤘

[@jehaande]

Thomas Haake is a drummer prodigy, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to achieve. His efforts are seamlessly glued together with the rest of band members. You can most definitely see and hear that they have been playing together for a very long time. They are a well oiled machine. Whom I absolutely love ❤️

[@sainfalln]

Yeah the rhythmic mastery of this whole band is just mind boggling.

[@cobra1995xx]

His clockworks play through is fn 🔥🔥

[@WeAreTheUniverse78]

Meshuggah and Tomas has amazed me since the 90's. A colossal band. And yeah their album Koloss is my fav by them.

[@MAXIMUMintheHORMONE]

Meshuggah live is mind blowing. It's a surreal experience that should not be missed.

[@the1khronohs40]

Future Breed Machine was their flagship song before Bleed. Still is for me though. Used to be the show ender! I even got to introduce it for them at a concert once, just ‘cause Jens heard me over the rest of the crowd! Such an honor! 🤘🤩

[@christopherstumbers5906]

My favorite has always been "Straws Pulled at Random". A brutal song which transforms halfway through and ends on this beautiful groove. I can't get enough of the "boom boom chok" beat Thomas throws down when the song shifts.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

Wait till you see Meshuggah live. INSANITY AND BRILLIANCE PERSONIFIED 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@chemora9371]

They are the Pinnacle of metal. Nobody Does it Better Than MESHUGGAH!!

[@S0ph1an]

There's actually an article on these guys in The Journal of Music Theory that I read in grad school. The author coined the term "rhythmic dissonance" to describe Tomas' unique approach to layering polyrhythms (usually in the kick) over 4/4 (usually in the high hat and/or snare). The layering isn't new but what is new is that they will slightly alter the polyrhythm once every 20 measures so that the two meters never quite line back up and so that they don't produce a macrorhythm. I know in interviews they talk as if they free compose these patterns but the analysis seems to suggest that this is too consistent to be unintentional; which makes it genius! "Future Breed Machine" and "Rational Gaze" I think were two of the songs analyzed that demonstrate this best.

[@godvandamme9921]

I'm a nerd Meshuggah fan. If you casually end up listening to Meshuggah just start from the beginning and go chronologically and enjoy the journey. Don't skip I or Catch 33. 😊 For content Nothing has great tracks to react or play through. Stengah, Straws Pulled At Random, Perpetual Black Second. At the time they released I was fascinated by Meshuggahs extended single tracks I and Catch 33. Those would be cool for reactions. Take care, be safe!

[@UncleRJ]

Curious how you mention that the vocalist is also in tuned with everyone. You are absolutely correct! In some of their live shows, Jens Kidman, the vocalist, can be seen tapping his finger on the mic

[@CorridorOfChameleons94]

Spasm by Meshuggah is a hell of a song to listen to. New subscriber/fan to your channel. Great stuff

[@Stormcloakvictory]

Seen them live in the line up for Opeth.

[@sethstewart714]

Thanks brother! Love your breakdown of the song. Keep bringing the great content, as I will keep listening

[@BuddhasSoul]

I have seen some of the best drumming on this channel. You are putting out great content man. Love to see discussions on these great musicians. Loving your channel man keep the metal horns up! Good vibes to you and your channel.

[@davidmartinez9702]

First time seeing one of your videos , I dig what your doing and gonna continue to follow your content.

[@GanjOracle]

This is the first video of yours that i have seen and i enjoyed it. Signed up. 👍🏻