Dude!!! So good to see you again, man!!! Haven’t been so excited to see a familiar face like this in a damn long time! Hope you and your fam are doing well! Also, hope this new year brings you guys nothing but happiness and prosperity! ;)
Agreed, met him a couple years ago and he got the band to sign my Automata 1 album. Even chatted with me and my little bro for a minute. Fuckin cool dude!
One of the most dedicated and innovative of his time that’s for sure. I only wish more people could experience the brain-gasm this is delving into BTBAM.
@@matty42087 i remember back when the streamed recording constellations there was a q and a with matt. i asked how many china's he's been through. they were on the 5th song and he went through 8 chinas already
Didn't he injure himself while touring this EP? I feel like I heard a story of them having to cancel a few shows because this shit just actually destroyed his body.
@@Spiritcr1jsher How isn’t he under rated? He isn’t well known or ever talked about in the spotlight. To each their own but I think Blake is tremendously unique. He’s always so busy and creative . Typically when a drummer is constantly busy it’s more of a selfish showmanish. But with Blake it’s not, he serves the chaotic music in BTBAM perfectly. He’s mastered the polymeter, ghost notes, speed, creativity, and all the while crossing between different genres like polka, jazz, metalcore, swing, thrash, prog. Most of their albums were in his mid 20s as well. If that isn’t anything special or unique then please show me another Blake Richardson.
Blake always blows my mind. I’ve been lucky enough to have an in-person lesson with him a few years ago, and he’s just the most humble, chill, and talented dude. Nothing but love and respect for the guy. Welcome back man, always love your videos! Sending good vibes to you for 2021
This is the ideal BTBAM track for a reaction! Blake Richardson is such a fucking beast. Even though it’s an instrumental you can still hear the vocals. Can’t wait to hear what they’ve been working on! 😂❤️💀👍🏽🙌🏽
That sound you're talking about at 10:46, totally agree, it sounds awesome. Not a drummer myself, but the sound reminds me of something heavy falling in water at high speed -- super satisfying
Everyone has their opinion of the best drummers. To me Blake is still and probably always will be on the top for prog. He is just unlike anyone I have ever seen or heard. BTBAM as a whole is just so beautiful.
His creativity is just boundless. Dude’s a total genius. As a young drummer, I remember listening with a dropped jaw to The Great Misdirect in high school, and that changed me as a musician forever.
I saw Blake at a clinic and my drummer friend noticed that Blake leads with his left food. My friend asked Blake during the Q&A why he leads with his left food. He said he got in the habit early on because he read sheet music left to right, so in his mind, left foot first. After years of playing that way, it just stuck.
Welcome back Garrett! Thanks for getting to my Patreon request and giving Blake some more love! It’s my favorite band so I’ve been waiting patiently. so glad to see you back in 2021! Keep making the great content
Blake and Gavin Harrison are probably my two biggest influences right now. Incredibly talented, hard-working, and their ability to write such well-orchestrated parts is really inspirational. Interestingly little side note, I'm sure I recall reading somewhere that Blake leads left-foot a lot because when he was learning to play double bass, in his mind you started with the left foot because it's written left to right - not sure how true that is but it's what I've heard :)
God I love that section at 10:06 so much. I've never heard this instrumental before, but man, going from the section before that into that with the heavy vocals is a freakin' SLAP
Hey, great to see you back on here! Been missing you and your videos! Hope to see more of them soon! Blake is such a monster and, well... this whole band is just so great. Had the most awesome night seeing BTBAM together with Leprous and Devin Townsend Project. Watching BTBAM play was like an out of body experience. They're so incredibly tight it's just ridicoulous.
7:59 I understood:"He keeps havin to fix his fu*kin wife!" - Gave me a good laugh😆 Awww Garrett!!! So glad you are back and kickin'😎👍 Take it slow and ease back into it, you are awesome either way! Love ya❤️
today i just randomly thought whats my fav. old jazz drummer dude up to hearing you had to struggle so much rly made me sad.. was a rough year for everone but very glad to hear you back on track. I am enjoying your content and personalty so much thank you for being back at it.
5:57 Stank face initiating 6:05 Stank face approaching critical condition Seriously I appreciate that reaction so much this shit blew my mind back when this album came out
Welcome back, Garrett! It's good to see you at it again. 2:22 Likewise, and there ain't nothing wrong with that. 🙂🙃 Well wishes to you and yours for the new year!
Great to have you back 🔥 Since you are going back to some of the drummers you've reacted to before, may I suggest Baard Kolstad - the sky is red drum playthrough. It's insane
I think what I loved about this the most was watching your intro and thinking “Man, Garrett seems stressed and down”, but then watching your mood almost immediately flip to happy and actually stoked while watching the drums. Glad to see you back dude, this video was a great start to 2021!
Not what I was expecting to see at 11:12pm on New Years eve when I opened my subscriptions feed but its a very pleasant surprise. Happy New Year from Vancouver, Canada 🇨🇦 Be safe everyone 🤘
TH-cam has been sending me Andy Rooney reactions and I've been wondering what happened to you for the last few months and all the sudden you are back. Glad to see you back.
Welcome back, missed you. Just a week or two ago I came by the channel to see if you'd been around and I just missed it. Obfuscation, Telos, and Swim To The Moon are my personal fave videos but Blake only puts out the best content so all of it is good.
Starts at 2:40
I appreciate that and all... But I'm watching all of it anyways. Nice way to bring in the new year!! I hope all is well for you and yours brother:)
Fuck that, it starts at 0:00. Garrett, you are the shiit!!!!
Love this Garrett. Watching all the way through. Miss u dude
Dude!!! So good to see you again, man!!! Haven’t been so excited to see a familiar face like this in a damn long time! Hope you and your fam are doing well! Also, hope this new year brings you guys nothing but happiness and prosperity! ;)
Check telos playtru by Blake💪💪💪
This year is already starting out better than 2020
I wanted to like this comment but it's at 69 and I don't to negatively impact your enjoyment of 2021
this comment aged well
@@stustockwell
I was literally just laughing about this with someone 30 min ago.
Sorry boys, I fuckin jinxed it 😔
If your year was affected by the news... for fucks sake man.
BTBAM has their own followers and almost nobody outside of them knows how good blake actually is... he’s one of the best in my opinion
Definitely in my top 3 favorite drummers. Been a huge fan of BTBAM for a long time and Blake is a huge reason for that! 😎
My absolute favourite. He always write the most interesting and fitting parts.
Dude. I am a HUGE fan and didn't realize how insane Blake was on this track :O
Agreed, met him a couple years ago and he got the band to sign my Automata 1 album. Even chatted with me and my little bro for a minute. Fuckin cool dude!
One of the most dedicated and innovative of his time that’s for sure. I only wish more people could experience the brain-gasm this is delving into BTBAM.
Garrett "beat the shit outta that china" Miller
Welcome back!
matt greiner from august burns red steps into the ring
@@hughneutron5303 100%
..Hey, I sincerely dig your channel..
I'm a guitarist/fustrated drummer..
Hope this new year finds you very well, bud.
Robert
you've already turned me on to some incredibly gifted drummers.. thanks..!!!
@@matty42087 i remember back when the streamed recording constellations there was a q and a with matt. i asked how many china's he's been through. they were on the 5th song and he went through 8 chinas already
Damn! It’s been a minute! Welcome back, Garrett! Hope you and your family are well.
This whole EP has some of the best drumming he's ever done, imo. Godly arranging
This EP continues to be my favorite thing they've all done. Parallax 2 was a beautiful sequel to this.
@@geoffharkins9336 I love lunar wilderness, especially.
Always felt like I was in the minority thinking this as well
All of Parallax era BTBAM is his best drumming
Didn't he injure himself while touring this EP? I feel like I heard a story of them having to cancel a few shows because this shit just actually destroyed his body.
Blake is the most underrated drummer of all time.
Almost. I think Chad Kent takes that title though.
Totally agree!
Not in my heart :,)
But for real if for no other reason, they deserve more recognition because of his skill and tightness on the kit!!
He's good nothing unique or special. Definitely not "underrated " .....
@@Spiritcr1jsher How isn’t he under rated? He isn’t well known or ever talked about in the spotlight. To each their own but I think Blake is tremendously unique. He’s always so busy and creative . Typically when a drummer is constantly busy it’s more of a selfish showmanish. But with Blake it’s not, he serves the chaotic music in BTBAM perfectly. He’s mastered the polymeter, ghost notes, speed, creativity, and all the while crossing between different genres like polka, jazz, metalcore, swing, thrash, prog. Most of their albums were in his mid 20s as well. If that isn’t anything special or unique then please show me another Blake Richardson.
That little change up at 6:05 is so simple, yet so sick. Love it.
you’re back.... how awesome is that.
It’s worth noting Blake spent time working on polyrythms with Terry Bozio shortly before they released this EP
The pause at "I think he's covered every time signature..." made me laugh, its like a perfect comedic beat lol
Blake always blows my mind. I’ve been lucky enough to have an in-person lesson with him a few years ago, and he’s just the most humble, chill, and talented dude. Nothing but love and respect for the guy.
Welcome back man, always love your videos! Sending good vibes to you for 2021
What a way to start the year. First video back watching Blake 💪🏻 Can’t wait for you to watch Chris Turner’s first song he just composed and released
First song I’ve heard by these man I really here a dream theater vibe going on.
This guy is incredible!! I’m now a fan
so glad you're finally getting to see something more representative of Blake's skillset!
This is the ideal BTBAM track for a reaction! Blake Richardson is such a fucking beast. Even though it’s an instrumental you can still hear the vocals. Can’t wait to hear what they’ve been working on! 😂❤️💀👍🏽🙌🏽
Thanks man! This was my request
That sound you're talking about at 10:46, totally agree, it sounds awesome. Not a drummer myself, but the sound reminds me of something heavy falling in water at high speed -- super satisfying
Yesss, one of my favorite drum videos and one of the best drum reaction/analysis channels: perfect commmbo 🥁🥁🥁🍗🍗
These guys are metal real ones. Keep progressing. Everythings great. I loved the joking giles and the serious giles. They're all brilliant.
Everyone has their opinion of the best drummers. To me Blake is still and probably always will be on the top for prog. He is just unlike anyone I have ever seen or heard. BTBAM as a whole is just so beautiful.
His creativity is just boundless. Dude’s a total genius. As a young drummer, I remember listening with a dropped jaw to The Great Misdirect in high school, and that changed me as a musician forever.
I saw Blake at a clinic and my drummer friend noticed that Blake leads with his left food. My friend asked Blake during the Q&A why he leads with his left food. He said he got in the habit early on because he read sheet music left to right, so in his mind, left foot first. After years of playing that way, it just stuck.
I notice there are times he will also left hand lead as well. Very weird but he makes it work
Holy fuck! Long time no see. And you're reacting to my favorite band of all time?! HELL YA.
Blake is absolutely incredible. Just monstrous ability and musical institutions. Fantastic dude as well.
DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK
I been here for years!
Whhhaaattt!!!!! Awesome great to have u back Garrett
YAAAAAY! HES BACK!!! AND WITH MY FAVOURITE BAND!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!
I used to watch him play this EP all the time.
Bump that volume up ;)
I think one of my favourite things about Blake is how much he leads with his left hand and left foot. Really opened up my playing learning from him.
this is the best thing i've seen all year!! welcome back sir!
Welcome back Garrett! Thanks for getting to my Patreon request and giving Blake some more love! It’s my favorite band so I’ve been waiting patiently. so glad to see you back in 2021! Keep making the great content
Dude, you are literally the only person I ever watch that reacts to stuff. Love all of it, you’re awesome
Welcome back, brother! Great to see you lightening up as the song kept building! BTBAM does that to people!
Blake and Gavin Harrison are probably my two biggest influences right now. Incredibly talented, hard-working, and their ability to write such well-orchestrated parts is really inspirational.
Interestingly little side note, I'm sure I recall reading somewhere that Blake leads left-foot a lot because when he was learning to play double bass, in his mind you started with the left foot because it's written left to right - not sure how true that is but it's what I've heard :)
Seeing you back genuinely made me happy.
Great to see you back! more Blake reactions please!
I love the fact that since you first watched him now you are actually following him on social media. The guy is just nothing short of amazing
Blake is a god. The stuff he does in btbam is wild!
I was wondering why you were'nt showing up in my feed anymore. Good to see you back !
So happy that you came back.
Please, do a reaction of the Gergo Borlai performance on Zildjian Live! Cheers from Italy
It's so good to see your face again. Binging your videos got me through the worst of the early pandemic. Hope you're doing well, man.
Notification squad!.
Fosom video, love how you enjoy watching those guys playing drums.
Happy new year bud, regards from Chile
Love you Garrett, glad to see your face again!
Happy to have you back, always enjoy your videos man
God I love that section at 10:06 so much. I've never heard this instrumental before, but man, going from the section before that into that with the heavy vocals is a freakin' SLAP
Good to have you back. For me this is the only reaction channel worth watching. HNY
So glad to have another video from you, all your videos are so joyous and comforting for me as a drummer. Hope all's well on your end!
Hey, great to see you back on here! Been missing you and your videos! Hope to see more of them soon! Blake is such a monster and, well... this whole band is just so great. Had the most awesome night seeing BTBAM together with Leprous and Devin Townsend Project. Watching BTBAM play was like an out of body experience. They're so incredibly tight it's just ridicoulous.
My favorite reactor is back! hope life has been good for you during these tough ''World Events''
He’s back
Glad to see you’re back to making videos. You were missed! Hope you’re well.
Man so glad you’re back! Also with BTbam!! Ahh!!
What a great way to return!
You feel sad mate! Keep doing your thing, you´re GREAT!
7:59 I understood:"He keeps havin to fix his fu*kin wife!" - Gave me a good laugh😆
Awww Garrett!!! So glad you are back and kickin'😎👍
Take it slow and ease back into it, you are awesome either way!
Love ya❤️
Good to see you back brother. I wish I could donate a nap to you.
I genuinely miss your reactions! Awesome to see you posting again!
good to have you back dude. hope all is good. pocket, shred, chops, groove, swing, feel and so damn tight!
WELCOME BACK! I'm very glad to see you in my subscription feed again
Glad to have you back!
today i just randomly thought whats my fav. old jazz drummer dude up to
hearing you had to struggle so much rly made me sad.. was a rough year for everone but very glad to hear you back on track.
I am enjoying your content and personalty so much
thank you for being back at it.
5:57 Stank face initiating
6:05 Stank face approaching critical condition
Seriously I appreciate that reaction so much this shit blew my mind back when this album came out
MGLA- Exercises in Futility V- Darkside's(the drummers) drumcam!
His cymbal-work is FANTASTIC!
Awesome 👌
You should definitely check out the Demolisher drum playthrough! 🍻
Welcome back, Garrett! It's good to see you at it again.
2:22 Likewise, and there ain't nothing wrong with that. 🙂🙃
Well wishes to you and yours for the new year!
Back with a bang. All the best to you and yours.
Glad to see you back!
Ey! What a pleasant surprise to see a new video from your channel! Glad to see you're alive and well, friend
This is the best way to introduce and know drummers around the word! I'm glad for you hard work man, keep walking, stay alive Garrett! From Brazil!
YES!! Good to have you back! 👊💪
I love this band
Hey it’s the cool TH-cam drum uncle. Glad to have ya back
Good to have you back! Looking forward to the future videos where you attempt to search for "one".
Fuuuuuuck yes!!!! I've been awaiting your return! What a great way to usher in the new year. Thank you good sir!
Great to have you back 🔥
Since you are going back to some of the drummers you've reacted to before, may I suggest Baard Kolstad - the sky is red drum playthrough.
It's insane
YES WELCOME BACK BUDDY!!!!!
btw BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME WHITE WALLS LIVE COLORS DVD
I think what I loved about this the most was watching your intro and thinking “Man, Garrett seems stressed and down”, but then watching your mood almost immediately flip to happy and actually stoked while watching the drums. Glad to see you back dude, this video was a great start to 2021!
happy you're back, man
glad to see you back Garrett.
So glad to see you back on my feed man! I'm sorry it's been so tough but hey, we're here!
Happy to have you back. Some of the best content on youtube.
Not what I was expecting to see at 11:12pm on New Years eve when I opened my subscriptions feed but its a very pleasant surprise.
Happy New Year from Vancouver, Canada 🇨🇦
Be safe everyone 🤘
Hey brotha. It was nice to see your mood change once you got into the music. I wish you the best.
happy to have you "back again" :)
Good to see you back, happy new year!
Good to see you back, dude.
Love from Scotland!
Hope all is going well now! Good to have ya back
So glad you are back and doing stuff. Would love to see a reaction to the JD Beck Zildjian LIVE! from you. Much love from the UK, happy new year.
it's great to see you back! you keep posting, we'll keep watching! good vibes ONLY
“I think he’s covered every time signature”
Me every time I’m halfway thru one of Blake’s songs.
Missed you mate. Found you from your first Blake react, glad to see you getting back in the swing of things!
I’m glad you’re back into making videos. Excellent one!
Don't know where you've been, but glad to see you coming out with more drum reactions.
Happy new year G, welcome back.... Good to see you brother.
Hope all is well with you and your family.
See you soon I hope. 👍🥁🥁👍
TH-cam has been sending me Andy Rooney reactions and I've been wondering what happened to you for the last few months and all the sudden you are back. Glad to see you back.
Hey man missed you! I hope you are keeping well and so is your family. Glad for you to be back!
Hey Garret, im really really happy to see you back. You are my #1 favorite reaction channel. Happy new year
Nice to have you back.
Welcome back, missed you. Just a week or two ago I came by the channel to see if you'd been around and I just missed it. Obfuscation, Telos, and Swim To The Moon are my personal fave videos but Blake only puts out the best content so all of it is good.
Hey, it's great to have you back.
All the best in 2021!
Hell yeah! Missed your reactions, man.