Travis Orbin - Periphery Playalongs - "Ow My Feelings" & "All New Materials"

As is the case whenever I do these, I had a few days to myself between finishing a full-length and prepping for an upcoming Darkest Hour tour and I decided to tackle these tunes. "ANM" was an easy one and since it had been so long since I did "Inertia" I figured why not! Sheesh, some of those parts in "Ow" surely induced the 'ow' in me. As I was getting these back up to performance tempii I got the same feeling I did when rehearsing "The Walk", in that I would certainly do things differently this time around (25-year-old Travis was a damn glutton for drum punishment, haha); but that wouldn't be true to the spirit of my playing style/approach from back then. I had an old demo of "Ow" in my e-mail with most of my programmed parts, and this version of "ANM" is from the old Bulb Soundclick. Fun fact, but "ANM" was named after a branding on the bottom of the rubber spider that's made a home out of my bass drum all these years.
As for gear I utilized my 12" rack and a cymbal setup that I've been especially preferring lately (left to right, player's perspective):
20" K Heavy Ride, 19" K Dark Crash Thin, custom hats (14" K Constantinople bottom (top) / 14" K Custom High Definition bottom (bottom)), 'stack' (14" A Custom EFX / 16" FX Oriental China "Trash"), 13" A New Beat Hi-Hats, 19" K Custom Hybrid Crash, 18" K Custom Special Dry China. I dig this so much I used it exclusively on every tune on the aforementioned full-length as well as 4/5 tunes on the upcoming Instar EP. For further gear inquiries please visit:
www.travisorbin.com/equipment.htm.
Notes:
0:30 - 1:09, 2:47 - 2:57 - right-side pedal hat fills in 16th rests (2:47 and on is especially a limb twister)
1:55 - 2:23 - china complements slide on guitar
3:03 - double kick flam
3:06 - in the middle of all that franticness is a 16th triplet fill-in that falls on the fourth 16th of the count, hehe
3:24 - one-handed press roll
4:56 - 16th septuplet fill-in
7:32 - 7:40 - on the repeat of the verse riff, an 8th snare is added for punctuation before every accent (regardless of previous kick pattern)
8:17 - 16th quintuplet fill-in
9:13 - on the repeat of the verse riff this time, fill-ins are added to break it up (including an 8th septuplet into a 16th septuplet at 9:19)
I think I'm gonna start doing two of these at a time for the hell of it. "Letter Experiment" and "Not Enough Mana" are on deck.
If you'd like to purchase an isolated drum movie for either of these, please visit: travisorbin.bigcartel.com/prod...
Full drum set transcriptions:
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Tempo = 96 BPM
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Tempo = 155 BPM
Disclaimer: In an attempt to stave off potential ignorant comments as I've received in the past, I felt the need for this nigh preposterous disclaimer. I am doing this for myself and for the sake of posterity. I put countless hours into these parts (composing, practicing, etc.) and wish to share them with everyone. I am in no way bitter or regretful; much on the contrary, I share a mutual friendship with everyone in Periphery and intend to keep it that way. Anyway, enjoy the videos!
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[@krenwregget7667]

when not defending Sparta from Persian hordes, King Leonidas spends his free time cutting drum tracks for various metal bands.

[@TheDrummerKick2]

Diggin lol

[@Kennethhaolai]

😂🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣🤣

[@subj3ctt0chang3]

Forever one of my favorite drummers, Orbinator.

[@TravisOrbin]

Many thanks!

[@LimpBizkitDrummer]

Mine too

[@BSeffDrumVidz]

Man, you've gotten pretty freakin' massive haha

[@oui2611]

2:47-3:27 favorite part, that transition from the syncopated rhythm to that groove is so good

[@adsdfadfs]

Wow haven't checked your vids in a minute and you are lookin RIPPED my dude

[@TravisOrbin]

I partake in the hoisting of heavy objects regularly and have grown lumps as a result. Strange!

[@adsdfadfs]

Travis Orbin S W O L E L U M PS

[@paralasalud]

are you a strongman competitor?? or powerlifting perhaps?

[@TravisOrbin]

Nope, just a bodybuilder.

[@drumdelorean7341]

I bet those Hardimons feel like 7a's now hahaha

[@PLAZ1990s]

I can't believe you post all of the drum transcriptions of all of these songs man. I've really never seen someone so gracious to want to share their work like that for free! You truly inspire me. My leg is still struggling to keep up in Icarus Lives after all these years that have gone by since you made that Juggernaut video.

[@WhirlwindDrums]

0:30 the hi hat foot melody over a half time 4/4 groove is some of the tastiest drum parts I've heard on record in metal

[@HugoStiglitz88]

That hi hat pedal work is crazy

[@Leviplaysdrums]

Trav!!! Those "right-side pedal hat fills in 16th rests" are actually insane. You're beyond a winner

[@PutuAdi_id]

mmmm... so good....

[@patrickcasao8597]

these songs were the very reason why i discovered The Orbinator and Periphery. love your periphery playthroughs!

[@Dextronaut1]

Great stuff!! So glad that your doing more periphery playalongs!! 😁

[@metrotect]

Honestly this guy is one of the most creative drummers I've seen in a while

[@necster2]

Killing it as always!

[@P40l0C0nt3]

Glad to see that the "All New Materials" spider is still on your bassdrum!

[@EEeE3771]

This made me so happy.

[@andrewmilbankdrums]

I love you for this, it gives me life

[@Slipstream0001]

Just fantastic mate. Hats off to you.

[@WhelanDrums]

Outstanding Tavis. RESPECT!

[@chrismusicx]

I love how all your Periphery materials are old versions/ old songs. Good stuff

[@trafalgerdavis7839]

That bass drum pattern is very hypnotic. A very interesting time signature too. Great stuff here.

[@charlieglennevansjr]

Amazing playing as always sir!

[@julikodoido]

Congrats my friend!!! Very nice job

[@nopegoodluck420]

Truly inspirational, Orbin sir. *salutes* What a great way to start my morning.

[@TravisOrbin]

Cheers pal!

[@brutalbree23]

2 of my favorite songs by them! ❤🤘🙌

[@25stealthshooter]

lol massive beard massive arms, and massive production dude! Nothing better than one periphery, except maybe their old drummer. Love the vids

[@johnpeter3167]

Looking jacked Travis damn. Nice cover by the way.

[@codycookmedia]

I admire your precision! Mix sounds great too!

[@DANISH114]

Thank you Travis, these are killer!!

[@TravisOrbin]

Appreciate your viewership.

[@STFXLMNS]

THIS.IS.SPARTAAAAA!

[@TroyDawdy]

That china is something I'm definitely going to check out sometime. Killer work Orbinator.

[@StephenDanielAddeo]

Sick covers!

[@Carnstein]

Ah you make it look so effortless!

[@Uaarkson]

I forgot how owning Ow My Feelings was

[@GuyDudeBuddyFriend]

That linear fill at 1:51 is soooo tasty!

[@DrumFFx]

christ the whole thing is SICK all new materials fucking RIPS love it .. chills the whole time

[@P.dripps92]

Love your improv on the playthroughs

[@thatdudekyle5690]

That China cymbol sounds amazing. Travis Orbin is a Fucking machine.

[@raifaustino]

Lookin buff bro. Drumplaying awesome as usual!

[@rohanraj4163]

TRAVIS LIFTIN'

[@Tyrian0101]

Sticks are size of tree trunks. So much power with such little effort!

[@Ninosmusic]

I love the fact you read this shit realtime, wow man.

[@Therysin]

Travis OrBig. Fucking massive

[@megadrummerwish]

Didn't know that Hulk can play drums! :O You're crazy man!

[@jhcarloscrrzm.2828]

Travis Master Sensei Spartan Orbin Fucking Awesome !!!!!

[@TravisOrbin]

Who told you my full name?

[@DefkalionDs]

New video, two playalongs and the (much bigger O.o \m/) hulk arm strikes again!? Best morning ever.

[@TravisOrbin]

:D

[@bohdaaanek]

badass and short hair! dig it!

[@youts1000]

dude I love the way you use your pedal hat to fill the gaps in between the kickdrums ❤

[@MarcoFerlito]

Respect Sir Travis "Arma Letale" Orbin \m/

[@BSeffDrumVidz]

AWESOME AWESOME

[@TehJaytius]

Dude the two 19" crashes sound so good I almost don't want you to go back to 19/18 haha. I'm so glad you're still doing these videos when you get the time. They're such a valuable insight into your evolution as a player. Seeing how much you led with your left food and chicked the right side hats or the way you composed fill-ins compared to your more recent playing is very interesting indeed.

[@TravisOrbin]

Thanks pal! I'm really feelin' 'em. With session stuff it always depends on the music, but as for solo work I'm thinking this is gonna be the setup for 'Finite II' -- might trade out the china for the K, we'll see.

[@TravisOrbin]

Oh yah, forgot to mention the first time I tried it is when I started recording the second DIG full-length last year. Adam and Paul (bassist) came down from NYC and did some experimentation. We ended up using the 19/19 on quite a few tunes and I grew to love it from there.

[@Knaven85Perth]

Love that you're pumpin out more of the P1 covers..... I can't play any of 'em - but been patiently waiting to see how it's done. The ~2.50 section particularly for omf. Looking fwd to the insomnia release

[@TravisOrbin]

Insomnia is out, cheers!

[@miroslavkaspar2246]

I just noticed the Spider. Scared the shit outa me. Damn you :D

[@Crazen2]

Glad to see one of the gods of Internet drumming return, you literally look like a God too, those shoulders :O.

[@TravisOrbin]

Hehe, thankya kindly

[@morpheusdokis175]

do all of them man this is amazing

[@PerfilDark]

Wow, you Could become one of my favorite drummers. Teach us that score. Greetings from Venezuela.

[@dugless421]

dope tank dude!

[@TravisOrbin]

Haha thanks broseph! Someone else notices.

[@ArturDrums]

the K dry china😍😍 Love since the first hit

[@mellindrums]

I see that playing with the heaviest Vic Firth sticks ever is paying off! lol

[@mellindrums]

Those Ralph Hardimon sticks (that Travis uses) are made from the same sta-pac wood as MS4s and they have bigger diameters which makes them heavier.

[@badoocee1967]

Orbinator?? Sounds most appropriate. Great talent brother. Keep up all the hard work.

[@mendietadrums]

Fucking great man, you're incredible.

[@canaldeisaias]

Awesome! So much technique 🥴

[@951258tike22]

cymbals sound magical here, as well as the overall recording quality! playing's not shabby either :p

[@TravisOrbin]

Thankya kindly!

[@mijikle]

Good to see a new video and all, but never mind about that... cudo's on that fresh Jack Burton tank!

[@TravisOrbin]

FINALLY, someone points it out!

[@mtxrules]

you look like a Viking on the kit haha. awesome play through! cheers

[@TravisOrbin]

Cheers! Valhalla!

[@callumrutter1635]

Awesome covers! And you've got massive all of a sudden lol

[@OwenMcKinley]

Callum Rutter These aren't covers, but yes; they are awesome. Travis' drumming is unparalleled.

[@dagerhabidsnakeskin1540]

my head... the kick drum... but AMAZING!

[@chicozero]

Man, I love these playalongs! I hope you do "Letter Experiment" next! :)

[@behindthen0thing525]

Your mom

[@misterpgallagher]

I am thinking the new Travis Orbin has eaten the old one. This dude is ripped.

[@TravisOrbin]

Dude needed lots of spices.

[@user-zz4eb4ki4b]

4:19-4:54 beautiful 🥰 and all part of this song is my favourite. 👍😁

[@autotheist]

BRING BACK OF LEGENDS

[@TravisOrbin]

That rests in Luis's hands!

[@autotheist]

Travis Orbin aw travis man you know that would be so sick brother!

[@jaym4697]

1:35 - 1:56 Sounds so cold blooded

[@MaRioAKAXboX360]

WHERE THEM SQUAT AND DEADLIFT VIDS AT BOI

[@TravisOrbin]

Meh. There are plenty of those on YT and IG.

[@mathcoreable]

Amazing coordination, tightness and taste with amazing sound, What more can you ask from Alpha Destiny

[@TravisOrbin]

Many thanks!

[@drinkinouttacups2665]

Lmao

[@MirkkoDeMaio]

You'r getting huge bro! Great playing as always aaaaannnnd for the god's sake put a sand bag on that china cymbal stand :D

[@MirkkoDeMaio]

Uhm...i saw in the video the cymbals stand is moving a lot :) Anyway, awesome as always!

[@JiNKA]

You're huge now

[@DioGhark]

aww ye boiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 2:57

[@WinterGibbs]

FUCKING SHREDDED DAFUQ

[@mmansour1]

you're fucking insane. i love it

[@1208covers]

Would love to see a video on your drum recording and mixing technique, sounds huge!

[@TravisOrbin]

I focus on tuning and playing my ass off. I'm fortunate to have a close friend in Taylor Larson who sets me up with badass templates. I'll mess with leveling and some minor EQ from there, but a lot of it is in his (capable) hands.

[@surajmaugi]

Did you convert to a Cyborg ? I was aware of that but now I have the confirmation. GG dude !

[@infinitisma6162]

iiiYES!!!

[@imawafflelad8641]

2:00 damn those arms

[@MapexRG]

Travis Big

[@misterpgallagher]

The part at 1:35 drops my jaw :O

[@Hopeisgone6709]

bela criatividade parabéns

[@TravisOrbin]

Felicidades!

[@WeSLeYxMaNTooTH]

So Good still, miss periphery drum parts like the ones you orbinated

[@salancijan]

My favorite drummers-----snare......

[@knpwrs]

Travis, you need to make some workout videos. Maybe a guest appearance over at BuffDudes.

[@TravisOrbin]

Haha, that'd rule. Those guys are funny.

[@PearlDrummerFTW]

666th like. You're a monster dude

[@james10890]

That china ❤️

[@VitaE4Life]

That China cymbal sounds massive! How does it hold up to the sticks you use? I been thinkin of upping the weight of mine and i want my cymbals to last

[@RandomlnternetGuy]

I feel like you're a very focused person outside of your profession as well as in it.

[@TravisOrbin]

That might be fair to say.

[@kriskenard]

Long Live The Orbinator! Looking forward to new Darkest Hour~

[@TravisOrbin]

It's out, go peep it! Thankya!

[@MixYourWay]

Travis! I'd just like to know....would you be part of Periphery again in the future if you guys wanted? Some years ago i remember reading something like "if the band would not have gone so famous " you would've kept on going. Why? I'm sure they also love what you do, i mean...I'm pretty sure that you could take them into a whole next level! Give it a shot!!!! :D!

[@TravisOrbin]

I've never said that. I've been asked this question a host of times and my response, invariably, is if the band's dynamic has changed and they've embraced a more collaborative spirit then I'd certainly consider it.

[@perpetualgrimace]

It's funny, Periphery 1 totally changed the way I thought about and approached music. But listening to these old tunes, they feel incredibly immature compared to anything the band has done from Periphery 2 on, despite the insanely tight and creative drumming (as always)! As much as I love Matt Halpern for his nonstop tasty grooves, I really would love to hear a parallel universe recording of Periphery where Travis stuck around. Especially with Nolly handling the production.

[@TravisOrbin]

Speaking as an outsider, it could be due to the fact that the band embraced more of a collaborative spirit post-debut. I'm pretty certain every song on the debut was written by Misha, excluding "Racecar" (Misha/Jake). I'd love to work with Nolly.

[@behindthen0thing525]

The old songs have a special feeling that the new ones don't, a special vibe. Travis's drumming is a big part of it. Plus the original songs didn't have any filler riffs for repeating vocal lines. Just pure instrumental freedom

[@spudzlightbeer]

Dat left foot lead o_O

[@TehSeanRadcliffe]

hey! when playing left-leading parts, do you have to think about it? or is it just automatic the same way playing with your right is, did you start off being really conscious of playing lefty then eventually it became automatic? i've started trying to strengthen my weak limbs and some insight would be really appreciated, anyone else know if he's spoken about this before, maybe in his forum or something? ? ? thnx

[@TravisOrbin]

When learning/rehearsing parts it isn't much of a challenge, but when improvisin, I'm still more fluid with my right hand leading. The feet do not matter, which is strange.

[@thiccricc5964]

A few fills in 'Ow' gave me Troy Wright ish vibes.

[@brandtkillsppl]

Missing that double triplet with the kick drums during the verse