Troy Wright - David Maxim Micic - Damar - Drum Play Through

I had the pleasure of also playing with David Maxim Micic during the Plini North American Tour in Aug/Sep of 2017. This amazing song "Damar" was my favourite song of the set. I hope you also enjoy!
Big shout out to the one and only Forrester Savell for mixing the drums. I'm really happy with what we captured in this particular room!
Included is 2 drum transcripts (link below). One is exactly how I have played this play through - literally note for note with all ghost notes and stickings for fills. The other is minus ghost notes. Ghost notes make reading a drum part SO MUCH harder as they are unique to the player in that moment, thus making a similar part actually completely different just because of one or 2 ghost notes. And guys if you want to play that version without ghost notes IT'S OK!!! xx
Drum Transcript:
wrightdrums.com/damar
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*Filmed, recorded and video editing done by Troy Wright at Wright Music School Studios Gold Coast, Australia
IN THIS VIDEO:
Pearl Reference in Granite Sparkle
12x8 tom, 14x14, 16x16 floors, 22x18 kick, 14x5 Reference Brass snare, Pearl Redline Double Pedals
Sabian Cymabls (L-R):
19 AA Holy China, 15 Artisan Hats, 19 Artisan Crash, 18 Ozone over 19 Paragon China, 20 Artisan Crash, 22 Heavy Legacy Ride
Remo Skins:
Emperor Ebony on toms, Clear Controlled Sound on snare, Clear Powerstorke 3 on kick.
Vic Firth Sticks:
Ray Luzier Signature Models
Shure Microphones:
BETA 52 Kick out
BETA 91/A Kick in
BETA 57 snare top/bottom
BETA 56A on toms
SM-81 as OH's

[@uglyjuel301]

You’re more than welcome to stay on youtube

[@plinimusic]

yewwwwww broski 🤙

[@gabrielchavarria22]

Don't take no for an answer. Kidnap him for your next tour.

[@bave8927]

Loved seeing you with Troy. Amazing experience.

[@jasonrice1750]

Gotta get this guy back on your next North American tour!

[@blakewarrens3925]

Y’all don’t sleep on Chris Allison

[@andyham6094]

Blake Warrens definitly a good drummer. Saw them with arch echo and periphery few months ago. Plini was still sick but man it’s not the same without Troy. Chris doesn’t hit nearly as hard, when Troy played for plini the music seemed a lot heavier when the parts are supposed to be heavier, yet still had amazing dynamics like in electric sunrise and other dynamic parts. Also just as a showman, Chris was pretty boring to watch play, since the rest of the members are playing crazy stuff and just stand there, Troy balanced it’s out by adding a lot of energy in his playing. Chris was just in the back kinda looking like he was about to fall asleep. Also the drum solo sections Troy used to kill it!!! Chris Allison’s solos in those drum breaks weren’t nearly as good. Don’t get me wrong he still killed it but I def preferred Troy personally. I’m sure if plini could choose he would choose Troy if Troy wanted to play with them again.

[@cbaum64]

There’s no better inspiration than watching the power and precision you play with, man.

[@caioadriano9770]

I also make this kkkkk

[@TroyWright]

Thanks a lot Christian! 🙌🏻

[@SpiritboxOfficial]

Oh boy what a treat. This was amazing.

[@Panda_SMM]

amazing

[@TroyWright]

😳🙏🏻

[@NowanCabal]

2:08 : me when troy uploads a new video

[@MrInfrarouge95]

That’s what I missed. THE Best drummer of KZbin. Glad to have you back mate !

[@volpe_sol]

David is truly one of the most unique and underrated dudes out there today,

[@alldrum4384]

That technique and flow are amazing! Impressive cover Troy!

[@jakesummers4600]

AllDrum not really a cover though, amiright, lol

[@bradyvilhauer4445]

David is such a G of the Djent/prog world. Flipping love his stuff. You rock Troy

[@RabeaMassaad]

Killing it as always mate🔥🔥🔥

[@abhi95407]

Listening to your drums is as soothing an experience as hearing sound made by water flowing through a waterfall !!

[@pcbw75]

Glad to see you back! Awesome 🤙🏼

[@DSFearce]

My favorite drummer keeps playing all my favorite music. Love you man!

[@supermariogrenade44]

You’re such a fucking legend for dropping the transcriptions. You don’t know how much that helps to learn these parts. They’re super clear and 100% accurate. Thank you for your efforts Troy.

[@TroyWright]

Glad you enjoyed them mate!

[@FanaticDrummer]

Artisan crashes are the best sounding crashes ever for recording. They fit in every genre, literally. Not too dry and trashy but also not abrasive and glass shattering.

[@hugorezende199]

I see you commenting often on videos around youtube, i think that you said about hhx on other video of Troy maybe. I have to agree, they are awesome. Daniel erlandsson and Jay postones use them on a very nice way too.

[@FanaticDrummer]

@@hugorezende199 Paired with a Xtreme crash, natural or brilliant is 👌

[@EpicMCGamer007]

That snare sound is fantastic.

[@neverenough71]

Even on the slower tracks you make it all seem so effortless. Learn alot just watching your videos and I've played for over twenty years. Keep em coming Troy.

[@NickAcker]

It's pretty incredible to be able to see how both you and Mike Malyan tackle this song differently! Needless to say I'm excited for the future content man, keep killing it!

[@gabrielgomer]

Always refreshing to see you play!

[@unknownvariable8024]

Haven't heard quite a while off of your band, Gabe. What happened?

[@jonashenricson4067]

I was playing drums 3 to 6 hours a day for almost 10 years and 4 of those years YOU were a HUGE inspiration for me to gain precision and skills as you have. Now after two years of break of drumming because of massive depression and health issues I came to here to watch this drum cover and you came me once again reason to go back to studio.

[@drumboarder1]

How's stuff going now?

[@mrzink9180]

Homie you good?

[@orangeboiiiii]

incredible snare sound!!

[@marcvankempen5362]

The sound from the snare drum.it’s amazing😍👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼🙌🏼

[@priscillabelhadrouf2475]

Which snare is it please

[@kutaybr]

Priscilla Belhadrouf it´s pearl reference brass snare.

[@quicolic]

I love how fluid is your playing. I'll say again: you are INSANE.

[@gSWG3R]

The king returns.

[@ZackAttack1798]

Seeing this has really inspired me to take real drumming lessons. I’ve played for 10+ years all self taught but seeing this and knowing how good I COULD be really inspires me to get even better.

[@johnjamatia4855]

This guy is my favorite modern drummer of all time.

[@Davsuh]

Drum play through of "Cascades" by Plini would be siiiiiiiiick Glad to have you back

[@RowdyAF]

That snare tho 🔥🔥

[@jbh-drums]

I'll say it time and time again, I love the way you play...so fluid and efficient, and even entertaining just in terms of technicality. Thanks for sharing it with us Troy! - Josh

[@intensemediaat]

perfect dynamics, flawless technique. loved every second of it!

[@DannyEye2704]

I got into Plini and David right around September 2017,a very pivotal time in mylife, wish I couldve seen that tour. Thanks for the music dude

[@VictorAlexandrov]

I'm thankful that there are people like you in this world.

[@Agryphos]

I must say it was a very welcome surprise to see a video from you!

[@zakgrigerek1530]

I know I’m on the right track for any groove when the whole kit sways to a perfect pulsation sensation of relaxation.

[@kevinkuypers]

Holy fuck! This is so insanely technical, yet so wonderfully musical at the same time. Incredible drum parts and groove, especially with the ghost notes. Love it!

[@ajenks73]

Troy, you are quickly becoming one of my favorite drummers. Your pocket and feel is ridiculous!!!

[@shawnford1049]

Was really excited when you said you'd be releasing some playthroughs of songs you had to learn to tour with this amazing musicians. What an absolute banger to start it off!

[@elijerrr]

Man, this is so smooth. Nothing about it is “too much” or overdone and I love how the entire performance had me hooked. Great video.

[@murdoc80]

Great, you are back. And with a fabulous song choice! Good work.

[@hapyharyhard0n581]

Awesome. Glad to have ya back!

[@Imaddrums]

Troy your drum sound is always impeccable 🔥and your groove is always killin!!!

[@huberttorzewski]

Insanely tight timing and dynamics control man.. Love it!

[@marshcore]

Your drumming style adds even more power and emotion to the song, you killed it

[@computedMusica]

YOU ARE BACK :O favourite youtube drummer by far. I don´t know how many time I have spent trying to copy lot of your staff, thx so much, I have learn a lot from all your videos. Im pretty happy you are around here again.

[@francescopastore3196]

One of my favourite drummers, glad that you continued doing these videos

[@zachdamery8284]

No discredit to you. This is an amazing cover. I can watch again and again. I just wanna mention that Mike Malyan's cover of this song was literally perfect.

[@pfallasro]

I've missed these videos so much! Please don't stop!

[@RandyHanley]

Drums sound crisp and perfect! Amazing playing as always! 3:44 - Sweet-Sounding Metric Modulation!

[@NoStickTricks]

You gotta love that honest Troy drumvideo audio-mix!

[@KevinCorkran]

so happy to see you uploading again.

[@supereddy94]

The most beautiful kit i ever seen!!! Great drummer

[@Scape452]

So good to see a new vid and DMM no less. Awesome!

[@MikeRatcliffe2014]

Nice job brother! Glad to see you getting back to basic video production instead of the 3D moving/floating cam stuff. Great work! Keep it up!

[@0kk2023]

Welcome back! We've been expecting any Meshuggah cover for a long time Wright! Please do it. :))

[@bryangray4178]

So glad to see you back doing videos!❤️

[@CyPheR_N]

I'm beyond thrilled you're back! Been checking your channel every week. Love your skill working hand in hand with your technique

[@johanofcourse]

Hell yeah dude, finally a new vid and u killed it like always!

[@mattthespyd3r969]

ive been following you since the beginning and im never disappointed. Cheers!!!

[@joseramonmartin3396]

Sick dude!!

[@lucianopnn7566]

beautiful! awesome music, awesome play through.

[@andrewrodham4947]

YESHHH! So good to have you back dude!

[@crustacean7199]

Amazing as always. Good to see you back!

[@LEGENDARYPISO]

Finally triy is back....omg ive been waiting checking youtube weekly its been a year ...🤗

[@Maximumderpify]

This a great video and a great song! First time hearing it. Bought the album instantly. Always appreciate your videos, Troy. Keep it up!

[@krisramos7453]

You and Cobus are in a head to head battle to see which of you has the best sounding drum covers and both of you have my vote.

[@Lukas-kh5gu]

I miss him so much!

[@bjpdrums]

Back and sounding better then ever!

[@SeanTiernan]

I've lost count how many times i've watched this video. But man it's so good having you back on the tube bro!!

[@jakubvanous8934]

Your playing is awesome ! Im so glad and happy I got a chance to catch your playing live with Plini in Prague !

[@erik.kangas]

I LOVE the vibes of all of David's tunes. So sick to see you playing his stuff.

[@CoryBurchettSkates]

Right at 4:09 when he does the fill on the snare back into the beat, made my hair stand up

[@TroyDawdy]

Gonna geek over this for a couple weeks. That was sick, drums sound stellar.... MMM.

[@richardpacini816]

Awesome Cover, song, playing... everothings!!! Welcome back Troy!

[@RandomlnternetGuy]

Your snare placement just MAKES this song

[@gabrielmartensdasilva6250]

Omg this drum kit is so beautiful

[@makcuus]

Please, don't leave again, you're one of my favorite drummers

[@danielcouto94]

You are an inspiration, man! Keep up the good work! God bless! Greetings from Brazil!

[@thekitchenfreak]

GEEZ, THAT POSTURE! Incredible.

[@OzLeedsCrew]

that fill at 3:25, you the man Troy, another great video

[@nobuo22]

Insanely inspiring drum parts. And amazing song. Great job!

[@randal_gibbons]

I was thoroughly entertained. Thank you so much.

[@jonathanmora5284]

That snare man!!!!!! That snareee!!!!! 💕

[@roypatterson9910]

I just had to come back to watch this video again, I really miss seeing you making videos, I guess you've been really busy. I really enjoy watching you play!

[@chrisedwards253]

and he’s BACK

[@steventhomas5539]

love this song, you absolutely crushed it man

[@Ozzyfrk18]

You played the whole show in chicago. Amazing show man. Your drumhead is hanging on my wall.

[@GGDrummer]

Awesome video Troy! Congrats

[@aalegge]

David Maxim Micic is so underrated

[@BechirJelassi]

waiting for Handmade Cities & Inhale Drums Playthrough !!!! IT'S YOUR WORK MAN WE DESERVE IT

[@funkslave9425]

Just sensational brother, my ears and soul are so grateful👏

[@psychrot]

This drumkit sounds AMAZING holy fuck

[@Dirt_Wizard]

I swear to god, i yelled "yaaaas" out loud when I saw you uploaded

[@meshuggah18]

Awesome mate, good to see you back :)

[@afrohop]

Thank you for the post! Top quality dude!

[@thiagoraziel9429]

Good job man !!! So nice to watch!

[@AnthonyGhazel]

Bro this is sooo fire

[@zagadape109]

Dude's back. Good news :) All the best, man.

[@thebriskdrummer7245]

Kudos to you my pal,your ghost notes are flawless🤝

[@robsonfaxas]

Great performance! Nice you're back to YT!

[@LukeDatema]

Glad to see you back, man 🙌🏻