THE PINEAPPLE THIEF. Final Thing On My Mind (LIVE)

[@AngelGarcia-qi5eh]

The most amazing aspect of Gavin's playing is not his technique or his excellent timing, but his ability to understand what rhythmic design should be played for the benefit of the song. That's called maturity and leaving your ego at the door to understand that the overall sound is more important than scoring points for amateur's critique on KZbin.

[@navedalam9333]

Absolutely, but try telling that to Mr Jordan Rudess.

[@andthegreatcolddeathofthee1737]

@@navedalam9333 Very true! Jordan always has to show off in a song instead of sometimes just providing backing rhythms.

[@WardenOfSouls]

Thats what we call "playing in the pocket" as drummers. Probably the most underrated but most important aspect of drumming in my eyes. Play what the Song needs, dont overplay, dont underplay. It's the understanding of musical harmonics and ryhtmic elevation of the Song. Kinda like "play to assist the other musicians in the song, dont try to dominate them"

[@dejavu2603]

Perfectly explained, just watched the ending of Finally Free very drum ending with Maningi on Live in London DVD, that what Mr. Mangisi has missing or lacking whatever you call.. You should feel the essence & soul and be part of with the music not push it to far or if you still want to do, please do it on the right approach like Portnoy or Gavin does

[@markomarkovic5729]

I agree, but what impresses me most about Mr. Harrison is the sound. His entire set sounds fantastic, but the toms are something really special. Btw, being moderate is something I've noticed that most young drummers have trouble achieving... especially when they get to a certain level and when their technique progresses and very few of them deal with the sound of the drums. They all play the same things and there isn’t some great originality here. Take, for example, Virgil Donati - a flawless drummer, perfect technique and limb independence, but where is the music? On the other hand, there's Nate Smith - groove, groove and just groove, without unnecessary showing off. Technique is essential, but it is a tool that allows us to express ourselves more easily and to get less tired while doing it.

[@chuckfinley6156]

one of the best sounding drummers I've ever heard. that kit is perfection to my ear.

[@voitekbiskup6005]

Sonor!

[@cal7808]

Love that snare, wow

[@blackibex]

Micing, tuning and the drums themselves.

[@nothingleft777]

The sound engineer deserves credit as well

[@saharshshukla4367]

One of the?

[@assaultk47]

This is the Anesthetise of ThePineapple thief

[@sankspatel]

Indeed❤

[@deadwinglullaby]

nah that's white mist for sure

[@nexdrums]

And Break It All, what would it be? 😁

[@letteraguido]

@@nexdrums Sleep Together

[@rodrigoseixas5616]

Wow, that is absolutely true. I confess I wasn’t expecting to agree so much with a comment.😂

[@gilleslalancette7933]

I have seen him 3 times. With King Crimson, Pineapple Thief and Porcupine Tree. Each time he added to the show. What a master!

[@hugorezende199]

lucky dude sir, i never seen, but i have to one day

[@babytiny5807]

I'm definitely jumping on the next porcupine tree concert if there ever is one. I love music so much but regretfully I've only ever seen one band and that's because they just so happened to play locally to me. I'm going to see VOLA in London later this year, and looking at seeing Steve Hackett as well - and that's only possible because the man is somehow still killing it 50 years later. I can't miss an opportunity to experience it, it's a shame there's nothing upcoming for PT

[@steevodrums4749]

Gavin Harrison ...is a living Mozart on drums ..one of the most melodic and musical drummers playing today in my opinion ...his playing keeps drawing you in and drawing you in more and more...simply hypnotic...

[@SinisterSkip]

Definately. Gavin is one of the most 'colorful' drummers I've heard. There's hardly any drummer that can strike a balance between song-support and creative /inspirational playing.

[@denisdolgiy4108]

And his drums always sounds amazing during live shows!

[@steevodrums4749]

@Denis Dolgiy yes ..his Sonor Sq2 Drums sound fantastic.I use Mapex ..My dream is to eventually own a Sonor kit ..Sq1 or Vintage ..

[@eDrumsInANutshell]

@@SinisterSkip Yap. Song support is easy, being creative...possible. Both sides together awsome !

[@bariskaanbek]

The amount of emotional maturity and professionalism it takes to play with closed hats after that amazing drop at 8:28 is a level I have never experienced in my life

[@La_sagne]

and the ending on the floor toms.. just the right level of intensity

[@josephbennett4236]

Yes, never one to over-play it.

[@handcanterase4996]

I’ve actually always thought that made it fucking perfect but I understand what you mean.

[@johnsound6107]

You are so much more than just a drummer Gavin. The world loves you brother. You will still be inspiring drummers 100 years from now. You are a legend in your own time! Thank you for all that you have contributed to music. You have given so much of yourself and we are all extremely grateful.

[@Sundaydrumday]

One of my favorite things about Gavin is he lays back on the beat, in such an incredible way, you anticipate and anticipate and then he drops it perfectly, the cup chimes really demonstrate this ability to nail the accents in such a manner that elevates the entire feel of the song. Another aspect is his kick drumming, he will pick up the notes in perfect spots and lay them in a way you're not expecting, I simply love his drumming and he is a huge inspiration to me, this band is amazing but when you pick Gavin Harrison, your inviting all the drummers of the world to enjoy your music so obviously there is a lot of drummers commenting on Gavin and not the band, we all love the band too, but Gavin is what we are here for lol

[@bmac4]

Honestly I think the live version of this is better than the studio. The mixing is immaculate, the drums sound even more expressive and Bruce's voice sounds even more powerful. Fantastic work!

[@virtueorvice]

This song is one of the greatest songs ever made. And the fact that Gavin plays the drums hugely contributes to the eerie feeling of it. Masterpiece and heavenly

[@lautrichien4767]

Gavin Harrison is constantly brushing against the walls of perfection. His performance speaks all languages, satisfies all minds, delights all imaginations.

[@fedge9049]

Never heard of this group before.. downloaded the entire the album. They and him are amazing. Finding good music is like mining for precious gems..

[@fredleber2432]

You wouldn't download a car......................................

[@2wayplebney]

You have so many more to enjoy!

[@imarealwitch1154]

With "downloaded", you mean pirated it?

[@radicalsr8912]

From someone learning to play the drums, this guy is such an inspiration. If one day I could end up with a tiny fraction of Gavin's ability, that'll be a really good day.

[@fastcars1173]

Practice, practice and practice some more. There's a good livestream of him discussing that he would practice for many hours a day for years. The more practice and fluidity, technique, you have the easier it is to play to the music when it becomes an extension of yourself rather than a forcing of your body to try and keep to the music. Let it flow out of your soul, the more fluid you become the easier it is to do just that!

[@ofdrumsandchords]

Gavin is a great drummer. But don't get lost, listen to all the drummers, and learn the different styles. There's no sense in listening to this guy if you don't know people like Jo Jones or Steve Gadd. And sorry, but this music is not so good. Don't listen to a music because of the drummer. Listen to Miles, Duke, or Chick.

[@genxjourney9705]

@@ofdrumsandchords Gavin Harrison absolutely elevates this song and makes it fun to listen to. His style is similar to Danny Carey's to my ear. And his kit sounds amazing like Bonham's Ludwig kit.

[@bennikurz8241]

a tiny fraction would already be to much to gain for most of us... But yes, thats a pious wish!

[@radicalsr8912]

@@ofdrumsandchords I listen to what inspires me to learn more about the fine art of drumming. What inspires me could be completely different from what someone else deems "inspirational". I fully understand your point regarding listening to and learning from different artists and styles, but saying this music is "not so good" is purely a matter of opinion.

[@selucosnicator8238]

Gavin Harrison - one of the rarest of jewels in the world of music

[@Davey-Jones]

Awesome! Gavin Harrison brought me here.

[@srikarvenky]

It is literally his YT page.

[@Davey-Jones]

@@srikarvenky What are the chances. 😂

[@srikarvenky]

😂 this is like the “who is watching this in 2020” comments I see on YT for a video uploaded in 2020!

[@behindthen0thing525]

@@srikarvenky who's watching this in 2030?

[@joenasgoldie7222]

Same here 👍💪

[@tommoger]

I was at this gig, superb performance from everyone, the atmosphere was incredible!

[@crueltyjuggernaut3912]

lucky b*stard...

[@panicatthegasstation]

This song is the definition of stunning. It's gorgeous in ways I can't describe.

[@luis_robledo_richards]

Gavin elevates this band to a whole new level. Amazing.

[@vjachik2011]

Невероятно! Завораживает. Гэвин - идеальный музыкант.

[@ScienceAppliedForGood]

Final Thing On My Mind and In Exile are probably the best songs of The Pineapple Thief in my opinion.

[@MetalionMusic]

I don't even know that I can single individual songs out from 'Your Wilderness' personally... the whole album is so good from start to finish! Definitely one of my favorite albums, that's for sure. I love that it isn't a very long album either, by today's standards. It may not be 80 minutes long, but every moment is filled with musical creativity and beauty, and it makes its point without excess. I remember when I first got the album and listened to 'In Exile.' I had a big smile on my face that didn't leave for the duration of the whole album. 😀

[@isihernandez9752]

I would add Alone at Sea to them. All of them are great anyway.

[@Tekkerue]

White Mist. 🙌

[@OutxOfxLife]

Too much to lose

[@moinshariff5594]

White mist dude? :o

[@Matrixeffect2]

It must be nice to have one of the most inspired drummer in the world as a part of your rhythm section.

[@samblack5313]

👀

[@AN-te4ij]

What a great drummer! He elevates the music. They are so lucky they have him. Always enjoy watching and hearing him. Because of following Gavin I have discovered a Pineapple Thief.

[@CFOlsen]

Those drums are tuned perfectly. The snare sounds amazing.

[@bernadinopalmero568]

Großartig, mit 65 Jahren noch eine neue musikalische Bereicherung für mich

[@scliff7]

What masterful performances from everyone on stage.

[@pratyushhq]

Gavin, your every cell reverberates music. Not just the best drummer but the best musician in this whole Universe. More Love, support and Power to you 😇.

[@Masn00n]

100% agreed! This man is something else!

[@johnbunalski2414]

Preaching to this choir brother!!!

[@samblack5313]

👀

[@dwl1117]

An absolute masterpiece and a brilliant performance.

[@camnorickotoole7770]

Finnaly a live version of the song with drum views. Thanks Gavin!!!!

[@pearldlx3348]

Over nine minutes of finesse, musicality, and atomic clock like timing with plenty of gas left, chops, and on the spot creativity to end a magnificent PT song with a fitting flourish. Thanks again GH for the inspiration.

[@kaocampo25]

It's great to have it on HD. Amazing band, hopefully I can see them alive some day! All the best!

[@behindthen0thing525]

Live, not alive

[@tapsX3]

@@behindthen0thing525 Make every effort to see them. You’re music soul will be happy.

[@behindthen0thing525]

@@tapsX3 are they performing soon?

[@KeithOtisEdwards]

@@behindthen0thing525 You’re right, but I like _alive_ better. The plague has killed live performance, so I can’t wait until things come alive again.

[@mauricemcilwaine8470]

Unreal love this track. Gavins drumming is pure class.

[@EnzoFerenczyo]

Haunting, incredible whispery vocals, timing....and Gavin is a monster

[@sabinegrohmann848]

Gavin - you play the drums with pure passion 💞 And once again i fell in love with your Performance 🥁🥁🥁

[@Mark-eh2vv]

My Favorite Drummer!!!!!!!

[@SXI96]

A band is only as good as it's drummer.. Gavin adds the most aurally satisfying, creative, unique, rhythmic layers to each and every song He never overplays or overpowers a song, he allows every song to fully breathe while adding perfectly placed fills with solid, yet nuanced drumming He is a true master of his craft and a consummate professional

[@karenbennett187]

I’ve only recently discovered this band and I am blown away! Love this song! 💕

[@StephaneFaucher]

Wait until you see them live ;-)

[@karenbennett187]

I’m looking forward to it!

[@sona3486]

Karen - I’m sure you already have, but if you haven’t listened to Porcupine Tree yet, you need to buy their albums IMMEDIATELY. Like, yesterday.

[@karenbennett187]

@@sona3486 Oh yeah! Been a fan of PT and Steven Wilson for years. Love them!

[@annemllerpetersen1929]

His drums always sounds so damn good!

[@kevlionel1]

Just made me go listen to some Pineapple Thief again.... Wishing everyone a good Friday and happy Easter!

[@mikef5659]

Not many talented bands as this. And even fewer that can create a song like this! Incredible to see/hear a drummer like this. It's few and far between. Thanks for uploading this live version of this awesome song Gavin.

[@samuelabela7685]

There's something about TPT songs that gives me sublime emotions. At times, even surreal. But it always warms my heart. This song is my anthem.

[@NIKONGUY1960]

Watching this reminds me of how much I miss playing. I shall live vicariously through people like Mr. Harrison. Keep it steady, Sir.

[@jeanpascalmichaud]

There is so much taste, love and passion in your drumming good sir Harrison! Your musicality moves me every time!

[@mikeingman4841]

Gavin is one of the best drummers I’ve ever heard from anything to Jazz to rock he can surely do it excellent. And I’ve heard a lot of drummers in my time being in bands and watching other drummers I’m ready to hit 70 years old and still he’s younger than me and this guy is really good.

[@ronbritton1142]

Awesome song, great band

[@xedasxedas]

For a live version that was really amazing sound and mixing.

[@Stbricechannel]

I saw The Pineapple Thief headline HRH Prog at Shepherd's Bush in October 2019. It was the cleanest, clearest drum mix I have ever heard at any live gig. Kudos to their sound engineer (and of course to Gavin for his top notch playing).

[@harmensleeuwenhoek9790]

What an amazing song! What an incredibly good performance! A joy to listen to...

[@tejasmathad1247]

Gavin Harrison is truly Incredible! what a perfectionist!!

[@larryredmond5191]

This is literally a musical show... Bravo the performace ! Award winning material.

[@Frank.Zimmermann]

Excellent Gavin, love your drumming! Through Porcupine Tree I became aware of you a few years ago and immediately took you into my heart all together. Super performance also here with The Pineapple Thief. Best regards from Berlin!

[@sheryll4]

Let me guess it was anesthetize that drew you to the exceptional talent of Gavin Harrison

[@Frank.Zimmermann]

Nope. My fascination with Gavin started with a live show recording of Porcupine Tree on German TV. After that I listened countless times to the album Deadwing. Then the other albums followed. What a brilliant band, what a gifted drummer. Currently CLOSURE / CONTINUATION is playing over and over again... 😉 Have a nice christmas time and all the best for 2023! Frank

[@klantic2]

I finally got to see you, Gavin, play for the first time in April 2022 in Orlando, FL. This song in particular was something I was highly anticipating and you nailed it. Thank you for your time and talent!

[@dolphinsb131313]

You guys give me goosebumps all the time. Thank you for such amazing music!

[@jah9253]

Especially from the 8 minute mark onward. The outro is so good!

[@tonyfiori5253]

What a perfect match of musicians made on this earth mastering space and time to touch our souls!

[@JimmerJamesKM]

Totally Excellent as I knew it would be! A beautiful performance! Such a lucky audience!

[@Arsalan-Pervez]

This solo contains so much impressions of Buckethead. The one from the album is pure joy to listen to. especially with the uplifting rhythm and how Gavin expresses on drums. Love it

[@wcreview8227]

Unbelievably complicated !! the changes and verses.. nice sound... I love the way he tunes hi drums... the deeps are really center of your chest pounding deep

[@robertsomerville320]

What a great and flawless live performance. The song is such a nicely woven interplay of each musician's intricate start and stop placements, with Bruce and Jon doubling registers, and... wow. The dynamics in TPT have always just been incredible. I'm Gob smacked. Having moved on to listening to newer stuff from TPT, then hearing this YW song live brought back memories of cruising in my car in that summer. Hoping for some Canadian Dates for the next TPT tour, it was great meeting Gavin at his clinic here in Winnipeg back in the PT days.

[@enzolrvdrummer]

This band is the most beautiful thing on planet earth. 100%

[@The73rdSecret]

I'm not crying, you are

[@mihaelanegritu1709]

Is that a line from the lyrics? I couldn't find them here, anyway !

[@theRussians1918]

Only occasionally overpowering ;)

[@abhishekchaubey903]

they may not get likes as much as famous musicians do but the fact that there are zero dislikes says a lot

[@ginadamiano1937]

Love it! Getting ready for the Wisconsin show!!!!! Seen yA with king crimson and soon porcupine!!!!!!!!!!

[@AerisVelivolus]

An amazing live version of an amazing and moving song. Your Wilderness is one of my favourite albums of all time and that's why I'm so glad I bought Where We Stood a few months ago. To me the only "fault" in this version is that Darren didn't nail the solo as it appears in the studio... But it's a little price to pay! And Mr. Harrison... What can I say? Easily the most influential musician in my style of playing drums!

[@purplerose6965]

Hauntingly beautiful ❤

[@1life2pono]

Haunting, mesmerizing and inspiring! Absolutely beautiful!

[@alexrivera3113]

Have an I been under a rock!! Just discovered this band and WOW. they are great. It makes me mad how the main stream controls things and guys like this really gotta work for everything when they are way better than most anything on the radio.

[@malkhanley2921]

That fill at the end.....beaut mate.

[@aSubjectProduction]

That ascending tom fill about 5 bars in too. If you play drums, his free course on Drumeo is really good, dudes a creative machine. It would probably be worth watching the paid one too. Just waiting on my edrum kit myself. My acoustic kit is too small and I start running out of toms real fast lol, plus those pesky neighbors.

[@Kolinu2]

Wow! What a song.

[@phildiffley]

This song was sculpted to perfection!! Everything sits perfectly in harmony! Being a drummer myself, I’m drawn to your drumming Gavin but your advice down through the years has made me listen to every little nuance when playing or writing music myself. Thank you 🙏

[@MeshemSchoolOfDrums]

Thank you, Gavin 🙏

[@daniello9155]

This song is a masterpiece, it has everything. All the instruments and vocals just piece together perfectly, kudos to the sound techs and the producers as well.

[@barbaradalessio683]

Gavin's unmistakable musical phrasing! Love it

[@RyanxDunn]

I really love this direction they took away from the rock sound. It really works for them and their musical ideas. They use simplicity to create what these songs become, which are layered and really just genius compositions.

[@thealieninme]

" every awakenig dawn is you I see, coming back too me..."

[@christredwell5137]

Just Found This Band and Like Them and going to get some albums. Brilliant Chris Tredwell Birmingham UK😀😀😀

[@mariomojsoski2743]

the best song filmed live , cant ask for more

[@servantelijah03]

Awesome 👌 precision and heart on the drums thank you for showing your expertise on stage AEJ New Orleans

[@ubersoldat91]

Just a perfect song from every angle

[@soccerringettedad]

I was introduced to The Pineapple Thief via Gavin, having heard him previously with Porcupine Tree. What I love about TPT is that Bruce's songwriting is deeper, less dark and subtler than Steven Wilson's. And he's a better vocalist. Gavin's role is different too - more restrained, more focused on backing the music. Excellent stuff. Saw them live in 2019 in Montreal. Hope to see them again in the future.

[@tvv911]

Gavin is absolutely the best percussionist on the planet!

[@lonestarr9617]

Great, all of them are so deep in the song and music and feelings

[@steevodrums4749]

A mesmerizing performance here...your creativity is beyond belief .Watching you perform makes me motivated to keep drumming up in the loft ..Thanks for the inspiration ✌

[@emeQve]

wow.. my ears are so happy after this!

[@OlliLappalainen]

Not even slightly anything less than a masterpiece.

[@Mark-eh2vv]

Totally Awesome Best Stuff I have Seen of Today's World Thank you!!! Mark Catlett Drummer Winston - Salem NC

[@Mark-eh2vv]

Totally Amazing!!!!!

[@conradozuckermann9041]

Amazing, the best prog band around, love them !!

[@cooozful]

YOU NAILED IT.

[@annapaolagrandini1052]

Thank you Gavin for sharing ... hope to see you and the band next October 2021 here in Italy

[@mantrijes]

Mexico City´s concert uffffffffff. Totally blew my mind.

[@kalinagaming5949]

Magical to ears thanks for this beautiful song !

[@io_noise]

What is this band and why haven't I heard them before? Wow...

[@vitoantonioscarcella3741]

I take this opportunity to compliment you on your ability to play, managing not to follow the natural rhythm of the music but to create a different rhythm in the rhythm

[@Davemesserjr]

These guys r absolutly amazing. ✌️❤️

[@mrdan5943]

Simply amazing!!!!

[@parthagoswami3346]

Gavin is truly something. Watching him play makes me so happy

[@DarienBrown-xl9gr]

I think therefore i feel the orchestra feel of the solitude of the music gives a flow for drumming and the tone of the tune.. it sends a vibe like Sound of Muzak. Very majestic

[@maxmurphy5521]

Saw Gavin recently with King Crimson. Thankful that these players are keeping real music alive. Seeing P T in Austin May 2022! The best there is as far as I’m concerned

[@benyalin]

Would you like to write here their tracklist that they play in the May concert? I will be watching them in October 22 in Berlin and I hate it, when a band plays a song that I am not familiar with :)

[@maxmurphy5521]

@@benyalin Can do!

[@soulconnectedstudioproject4612]

One of the best band ever!!

[@adriaandoelman2577]

i think Gavin is the perfect example of that talent is not only some skill you were born with. it takes so much time and dedication and maturing to become this complete. talent is mostly the love for your craft and the will to focus for hours and hours on your weaknesses, if you asked me... but i can only imagine.😅

[@martinmees878]

2.33 ... Sublime. Had to listen several times

[@adriaandoelman2577]

and it only gets better when you do

[@adriaandoelman2577]

2:33

[@ohedasan]

You're such an outstanding innovating drummer Sir.

[@diogoqueiroz4726]

monster drummer, amazing music