The Making of Witness - Recording [1/4]

First Episode of a four video series diving a bit deeper into the making of our third album Witness.
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Witness drums were recorded with Jakob Herrmann at ‪@topfloorstudiosSWE‬
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Video Directed by Vincent Grundke / ‪@vollvincent‬
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The Making of Witness - Recording [1/4]

[@vollvincent]

Thank you endlessly for letting me capture the process of one of the most beautiful records ever 🙌

[@mariagheata2133]

And thank you for lending them your amazing eye and fantastic vision, this is sooooo well made, thank you so much!

[@vollvincent]

@@mariagheata2133 Thank you for your sweet words! Means much 🙏

[@gordonasaur]

This is one of the finest 'album documentaries I've ever seen. You showcase the band so well. New fan of both VOLA and your work.

[@Patchnote2.0]

Adam quickly became one of my favorite drummers, not only because of his playing, but how fun he is to watch play. He's so animated and dynamic!

[@crunch805]

Why this band is not wildly more popular is a modern mystery to me.

[@balls2380]

24 Light Years is my easily my favorite track on the album. I think the drum groove from that track will turn into one of those “classic beats” that you feel like you have to learn because they are so timeless or iconic. There a lot of small touches with the splashes and stacks that add so much character to the album too.

[@Mmmmilo]

Such an amazing beat and track. For me, as a drummer that leads left-handed on a right-handed kit, the rhythm is a complete nightmare 😅

[@jojorod]

"Inside your fur" is my obssession ❤ Witness is a great masterpiece guys, congratulations! After I Heard this album, I automatically became a fan!

[@LucasKav]

adam seems to be such a laid back and fun guy, love his vibe hahaha

[@alienkinkvr]

I remember when the album was announced and y'all just posted the picture of Adam smiling so hard

[@gggonzogamer]

Absolutely incredible drum parts throughout the whole album!

[@mariagheata2133]

This is well done, so artsy and beautiful 🤩. It’s not just what excellent musicians they are, but there’s this appreciation and respect they have for each other that probably adds a lot to the outcome of a record. There’s many amazing drummers out there but Adam is definitely the most wholesome of them all. Also, Jakob’s doggo stole the show 🐶🐶🐶

[@Olphas]

Adam really is such a good drummer. The drums in the beginning of 24 light years are still blowing my mind every time.

[@laurenzomora12]

Adam is, for me, the biggest "discovery" as a drummer since Gavin Harisson and Stef Broks these almost 20 past years. A pure gem who fits perfectly in this wonderful band named VOLA. Thanx pals for your art.

[@rositadamiani]

What a nice gift! Thank you with all my heart for letting us see 💖 ...vi amo sempre di più 💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋

[@sandequation2653]

Being in the studio with these guys seems like an absolute joy. Everyone is smiling and shaking their heads, these people have the energy of a summer day.

[@swatchcovers5401]

There’s something amazing about their sound pallet in a major key that is just so beautiful to listen to. Exactly what I want from a djent/prog band. So happy i got to catch them live.

[@jaygray835]

Adam is such a superb drummer, his style is so unique and compliments what VOLA is trying achieve perfectly

[@angelopearce2420]

Adam always kills it on the kit.He is beyond just a drummer

[@DenisisTimeless]

You guys are one of the most unique bands I’ve heard in a long long while. Incredible. You have absorbed me since Inmazes. I can’t get enough.

[@Lourensify]

Discoved Vola last year and MAN did this album blow me the hell away. Wow

[@nonesovile8812]

I could watch this all day.. Especially with the inner workings of this album which in my opinion is a masterpiece.

[@jetrexdesign]

Absolutely terrific album from beginning to end, it's great to see the behind the scenes.

[@ernestoestrada2200]

I hope I can see you guys next North American Tour. Deff one of my favorite bands !!!! and you all look super cool and so down to earth. Cheers !

[@EmreNacre]

I've discovered you guys during the lockdown days (Song was Stray The Skies) and I immediately started to listen VOLA on a daily basis. All I am saying is, I really appreciate the music you guys are creating, thank you all. Also as a drummer, it's pure joy to my ears :) Cheers from Turkey/Izmir 👊

[@TrulsMaximus]

Må ta denne på norsk. Hehe. Har ikke vært så hooked på en plate på mange år som jeg er etter denne. Kvalitet fra start til slutt i alle ledd. Låtskriving, produksjon, fremførelse og mix. Fantastisk bra jobbet!

[@stephane-vitalroy9072]

Simply the most interesting song! Drums are amazing, along with the rest of the the band! Thank you for sharing!

[@LiveAtGigs]

Top class footage! Not to mention the editing and sound mixing! Thank you for sharing this. Very impressive 👏

[@vollvincent]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@angel_on_the_sideline]

How could Vola be anything else than awesome with such amazing, authentic and gifted people involved. Thanks so much for this kind of "fan food". Forever grateful. 🖤

[@CarlosmanuelChavezayuso-gi5qy]

Great Talent Band Prog 🎸🎹🎤 VOLA Congrats 👏👏👏👍👌👋

[@bronsontolliver9027]

You guys are true pioneers. Adam is a great addition.

[@RobbyGray]

Been listening to this whole album on repeat. Cant get enough of it 🤘

[@fatsuperfly]

Jeez! These guys are amazing! The drummer blows my mind! They have good ppl and-keep it going!

[@thedeadkeepitmetalcovers]

1. You guys made an awesome album - all the drums in one take! 🤘 2. You guys picked and nailed an amazing snare sound! 3. I love that the stack has a cracked cymbal in it. 4. Thanks for sharing!

[@PeterLes69]

Just... wow.

[@cristianbotiza3971]

Incredible drumming all through this album! Mad props!

[@user-yz3rc6dz5y]

The first time I heard that drum intro to inside your fur, I knew I was in for something special.

[@degeneratechris]

Yes. More of THIS.

[@saminthisbody]

Amazing band!

[@guslato6422]

This is great, ty for uploading, love the album and love to see what went into making it!

[@BlairOutLoud]

THANK YOU FOR THESE! I was hoping there would be a featurette on the recording of this masterpiece. Can't wait for more of the series!

[@BradWilliamsonMusic]

been waiting for something like this since I heard the first notes of the record 🤘 can't wait for the rest of the series!!!!

[@DannArisi]

It's so cool to see how your game changer album has been built

[@simonanthonytrudeau7898]

Can’t wait to see the other parts!!!

[@lassesnorgaard2127]

Great Video guys / thanks for letting us inside the engineRoom - looking forward to the next parts 🤟

[@drumboyd]

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE join the bands on Cruise To The Edge!! They've had so many of the world's great Prog bands (Haken, Yes, Marillion, Steve Hackett, Adrian Belew, Brand X, Klone, Pain of Salvation, Simon Phillip's Protocol, Transatlantic, many Mike Portnoy bands, and on and on) and I saw many VOLA shirts and made many VOLA friends on the cruise......we want you!! And for Adam Janzi, Cruise to the Edge is a drummer's dream......hanging out with Ray Hearne, Marco Minnemann, Simon Phillips, Ian Mosely, Mike Portnoy, Nick D'Virgilio, and so many of the world's great drummers. Musicians paradise. Dr. Dave loves you guys and am spreading the word on VOLA. And before the Cruise To The Edge we have an interactive Prog Rock music festival called Prog On The Ranch outside of Tampa, Florida, where musicians from around the world sign up to play complex Prog songs. Last year and this year I played drums on Haken, Rush, Porcupine Tree, Tesseract, The Contortionist, and TOOL with different configurations of musicians from around the world. And next year we are planning to figure out which VOLA song or songs to play!!! Check out Prog On The Ranch and Cruise To The Edge and if you guys join us on either I will definitely buy you drinks and more, and at the Ranch they would possibly offer you rehearsal space, beautiful lodging, beautiful stages with backline and more. It's a beautiful, loving Prog family. POTR has hosted Moon Safari, District 97, Alan Hewitt & One Nation, David Pastorius and others, with Lifesigns on the way next year. PS Dr. Dave loves Adam, you are a beautiful drummer and sprightly spirit!🥰

[@NeutralGravity]

So much pure energy in the entire album. Applause of a Distant Crowd is still the goat tho

[@FusionHowie]

Love the drummer, LOVE this band to death! I haven't been this excited about a band since I heard Porcupine tree for the very first time! Can't wait to see them in the Detroit area in November! Peace from Detroit MI.

[@goggie47]

I absolutely loved this video!! Adam!!! You ninja you!! 😂👌I have the same love for a certain snare drum where we record at hahahaha, I totally felt that🤣 Your energy and skills really make the music something close to my heart in terms of creative inspiration, it's epic to see you working man, much love dude! 🤘😎🤯

[@philhyde983]

Love it! Thank you so much for sharing the insider view.

[@TheWitness369]

Was just thinking yesterday that more bands need to bring back the studio documentaries.. thank you!!

[@goodafternoongoodeveningan5773]

Great snare sound on this record

[@claycorso137]

Awesome!

[@markgueren9633]

This is awsome!!!cant wait to se the rest!

[@KjetilRG]

Hyped for this

[@NoStickTricks]

Yes!

[@sebastbeltzab7342]

¡Que buen vídeo, y que ganas de ver más! Me encantó el álbum. ¡Grande VOLA! Saludos desde Colombia

[@AtlasCubeProgressiveRock]

An absolute beast of a drummer. Adam you are a really groove machine! Beautiful records and the snare is just .... WOW (love that ring)!!! 🤟

[@LucasKav]

I was listening to y'all right now I love your music, guys, keep up

[@6hypnone]

The requisite studio pup

[@zhene.soeiro]

This is so incredible, really awesome music. Thank you for posting this

[@jasminechavez7653]

That is super cool recording session in this video super cool and super cute the dog appears in the video enjoy the music too ha ha he probably loved the music he definitely singing the tracks too ha ha super awesome cute moments there amazing drums line in the song and vocals amazing banger song loved the attention from all of you amazing performance you definitely got hard rock taste in your music bros amazing performance that definitely keeps me my energy going ur amazing love u guys 😽🔥♥️🤘

[@MJ-vd8bj]

Incredible album

[@acayrocksantana5594]

Maravilloso, gracias por compartir sois unos putos máquinas!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻💃🏻

[@Mmmmilo]

What a band. What. A. Band.

[@MirianDrago]

Amo vocês ❤

[@user-dk5dm1sp4p]

Круто, спасибо!

[@izraelsil]

🤘

[@halfwaythere333]

My favorite band

[@BorderflyTV]

I could watch this all day but I won't Cause I still have a life and a job...

[@arturbarbosa2570]

BEST BAND IN THE WORLD!!!

[@BernardGarcon]

9:38 for a special surprise

[@Veeto]

same room as vildhjarta album?

[@aaronaustin7760]

Do my eyes deceive me, or are there condenser mics on the toms?

[@kevinkuypers9445]

Awesome!