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Will there be a solo interview with Kim Thayil, too? The one with him, Krist Novoselic, and Jack Endino is excellent and I'd love to hear more in individual interviews with each of these guys!
Got weepy myself watching this great interview with Matt. I’m the same age as Matt and am from Seattle. In 1991 I was working in Special Effects and was hired by the RHCP to do flaming helmets and smoke for their Lollapolooza headlining tour in 1991. Pearl Jam and Soundgarden were on the bill as well. I became quite close with all of those guys but an amazing memory was of Matt. He would find me midday, after their set, and we would wander the festival together. After the tour I maintained my friendship with the guys. Matt is a wonderful man and an awesome musician. I miss him and those days.
@@BillypilgrimII oh wow! Good memories from my time in North Carolina. Partied hardy with ya’ll. Thank you for reaching out and your feedback. Those were great times!
Rick is such a great interviewer. Why? Because he listens to what people have to say, without imposing an ‘angle’ and gives them room to talk. That is so rare these days. Brilliant interview with a superb drummer.
He really does ask great questions. Especially if you are a musician or do any recording. I found myself jumping over to Spotify to listen again to the sounds. The artists he interviews know that Rick knows his stuff. Great interview.
I worked with Matt at a copy shop in the early grunge era in Seattle and he was always a great guy and I still have a homemade Christmas card he gave each of us at work one year. I've always been proud of his professional accomplishments and career.
These Rick Beato interviews are the gold standard for musician interviews. More good information in a one hour video than whole stacks of music magazines or knucklehead youtuber vids.
He's an exceptional musician in his own right; he asks questions about specific things like song structures and time sigs that the average fanboy doesn't or won't. It's just a blessing for he happens to love the same bands I/we do. Like what a pure win
@@1A-2A-Yay DITTO! SAME HERE! YES! Rick Beato is AWESOME! He TRULY covers SO MUCH ground/MULTIPLE bases -- not just technique/technical/theoretical, but also emotional, aesthetic, historical, economic/financial, etc. Rick's VERY comprehensive in his approach & analysis!
Only musicians seem to be able to interview musicians. Otherwise it’s always about drugz (as if musicians are the only addicts, just as many carpenters, police officers, and lawyers abuse drugs as musicians) , “rock and roll” lifestyle another ridiculous myth, and nothing about the music.
Matt & I used to be neighbors and we'd see each other at the bus stop in the morning as we dropped our kids. A more humble, down-to-earth guy you will not meet. Just a good dude through and through.
I’ve been on a MASSIVE Soundgarden, Temple Of The Dog, Chris Cornell binge for at least a month straight. Matt’s drumming is absolutely incredible throughout the discography!!! I’m not a musician, but man what truly epic music these guys made!
His work on SG's Wooden Jesus is really unique & beautiful. I can't imagine hearing the demo of the song and coming up with that kind of musical feel. Still my favorite SG song -- and that's sayin' a lot because every album they made was awesome.
This is the man that truly inspired me to sit behind my late dad's drums. 18 years later and I'm still playing. Soundgarden and Pearl Jam were his favourite bands and he introduced me to other incredible drummers: Stewart Copeland, Jimmy Chamberlin, Jon Theodore, Dave Grohl, Stephen Perkins... he knew some amazing drummers but Matt always stood out to me the most.
WOW! Matt just casually pulls the "Black Hole Sun" snare off the shelf and demos it, like, uh no big deal! Matt is a total class act. Amazing interview Rick!
You’re so right. I love that part too. Perfect tempo for him to nail a single stoke roll. Super clean and powerful. It’s one of those immortal drum fills.
I agree. Loved both of them rather subconsciously back in the 90s but when i started watching YT videos explaining their magic, i started loving them even more. Same with Dave Lombardo, once you learn about his "latin swing", Slayer never sound the same anymore.
Matt says at 44:50 “I’m trying to play less” and that is something every drummer that plays for X amount of years comes to understand, but Matt is a drummer that has NEVER played too much. His parts are always needed and always tasty. Absolutely loved this interview. Outstanding.
I am SO STOKED TO SEE THIS. Matt Cameron may be my favorite rock drummer ever. Not necessarily cause he's the most technical, but I just love his playing.
I think he's technical in a way that you almost don't notice at first. He's not a show-offy drummer in general, but his grooves, fills and ghost notes and stuff are so, so tasteful. It's the kind of playing where you're like, "THIS is what's actually difficult about drumming."
Big Fan of Matt and his unbelievable timing. His set looks Gorgeous. I’m lost with out SG. Matt imagine you feel more of that . He lives in our hearts.
Rush is my all time favorite band, yet Matt is my all-time favorite drummer. The man is so talented and his ability to assemble non-traditional beats that still nail the rhythm and don't distract from the song. The BEST!
Absolutely. I feel the exact same way: I love Rush - they're my number 1 band of all time as well; I loved Neil Peart and his compositional approach to drumming, never resting on his laurels, always learning, always innovating new patterns, while at the same time just savaging the kit when he feels like it; but Matt Cameron is my favorite drummer of all time - especially his output with Soundgarden. There's just something about his groove, especially when he's keeping it simple. I like his work with Pearl Jam, especially the songs he contributed greatly to, but Pearl Jam's music is almost too "simple" and uptempo to bring out the absolute best in Matt. I feel Matt is at his best when the tempo is sludgy and swamp-like, if you get what I mean. I think Matt is probably the best "slow" drummer in hard rock history. The way his drumming adds to the already overflowing menace of songs like Black Hole Sun, 4th of July and Limo Wreck is just to me so painterly and textured. He would also out out of nowhere just make your jaw drop with the most crazily inventive fills you've ever heard, like on Pretty Noose off of Down on the Upside. His kick drum patterns and their "unpredictability" is pure music bliss for me. When Matt is in the pocket, it's hypnotic, it's exhilarating and it's transporting. Whenever I've seen drumming cover videos of Soundgarden on TH-cam, it looks as if the vloggers are on absolute cloud nine replicating Matt's fills. Just a once in a lifetime talent, and a very fine songwriter on top of it.
@@pitpride1220 Whatnow? You talking about Geddy's first solo album, from the early 2000s? Matt drummed on that? Holy cow, man; now I gotta go and unearth that thing.
@@gthomas4371 By no means am I dissing Neil! The Professor is part of the holy trinity for me of Rock Drumming (Stewart Copeland rounds out the top 3 for me with Bruford as an honorable mention). And by saying that Rush is my favorite band I am further elevating Matt to the status he deserves. I mean c'mon! When Geddy needed someone to hit the skins for his solo project, who did HE call on? So no I didn't miss a single point. MATT IS THE BEST!
Man... This guy is 100% the inspiration behind my love of odd time signatures. I used to come home from school and spend hours playing around with Superunknown and Down On The Upside. His drum sounds on those two albums were so huge, and he has this insane ability to make something odd flow so smoothly.
The strange thing is he list all those big names as influences growing up and how they helped form his style. Well, to many of us in the younger generation HE is our John Bonham, he is our Keith Moon. Our Ginger Baker. Just like a guitarist like Kim Thayil is our Jimi Hendrix, our Jimmy Page, our Jeff Beck. And on and on the hero worship goes
Well yes and no. I understand your logic but when you finally learn about the players that influenced your favorite players, you are naturally out of curiosity going to check them out. Because no matter when you were born Hendrix is Hendrix and he is the most important electric guitar player that changed not only the way that the instrument is used but music as a whole as well. Also Bonzo is still one of the most (if not the most) amazing, powerfull and uniquelly talented drummers of all time, no matter if you are 80 or 20 years old. All that coming from a student not an oldhead.
@Daniel Drader Who filled in for him? That would indeed be a real bummer. I'm surprised they did it w/o him. Edit: That's right, it was Matt Chamberlain. I remember now. Great drummer as well. Another local guy. He played briefly with Pearl Jam too!
I'm so impressed that these awesome musicians have mutual respect for Rick Beato. This means that we'll get to see more top-notch interviews in the future. I love the direction this channel is going and the success couldn't happen to a nicer guy.
Hard to not have mad respect for a genius rock producer, but a multi instrumentalist too! Dude could pick up a didgeridoo, and play the Free Bird guitar solo on it 😂
I am a guitarist. I always watch the guitarist(s) during live shows. McCready is one of my favorite players - huge inspiration to my playing... but when i see PJ live, i can't help but stare at Cameron most of the time. That's how good he is. Excellent intv, Rick - thank you for chatting with a master rock drummer!
Matt is our modern day Hal Blaine. You know if Geddy chose him to be the drummer on his solo debut that he's one of the best around.His work in Soundgarden alone is enough for him to be legendary but to be a vital part of PJ speaks volumes about his capabilities as a drummer and bandmate.
This is so amazing. Soundgarden, certainly my favorite band growing up in the 80’s/90’s, not to mention that insane Temple of the Dog album, to hear all these details is mind-blowing. Matt is simply a badass. Also love how he speaks so highly of so many other drummers, and is a true student of the game. The way he describes finding and knowing his sound is so cool and really makes you think about what makes this level of artist so incredible. Great interview Rick! 🤘🤘
It is so rewarding to see live candid interviews like this, especially that Matt is comfortable to play and talk while demonstrating his amazing craft! Awesome video RB! Thank you :)
I always think I'll watch a little bit of these interviews and every single one of them I watch all the way to the end. Rick is so engaging and he asks all the right questions. Questions that musicians would ask if they had the chance. I learned so much about drums and drumming in this video. Things I had often wondered about. I always thought Matt was a great drummer and now I have a better understanding of why he's such a great drummer.
I love love love Matt Cameron. He always plays the right thing at the right time, and makes every song he plays on a better track. He's a truly great musician and songwriter, not just a drummer. This interview made me go back and listen to the old Soundgarden albums that I haven't listened to in a long time and my god, they're freaking amazing.
I've never clicked on a video so fast. Matt is one of my favourite drummers ever. He has an uncanny way of making the simplest things carry the song, and making non-standard time signatures feel completely at home.
Rick is like the best interviewer I have ever seen. He asks all the questions that should be asked. This was just amazing. I love his questions. The answers are so informing.
As a drummer myself I can ensure that he is one of the best rock drummers ever. I admire his work in all of his records but specially in the temple of the dog album. Just amazing drumming.
In my opinion Matt is the next influential drummer after Bonham/Peart . Love the Temple of the dog album, still visit it constantly. Thank you two for this interview.
Rick, you are without a doubt my favorite interviewer for musicians. With your decades of knowledge, you could easily overshare and step on the conversation. Instead, you let your guests Think, as well as speak, and your active listening is stellar, it actually brings the audience even closer to the guest and makes me just as interested in the topic as you seem to be. Thank you sincerely for doing these.
I know this is mostly an interview but as a fellow drummer... I would have LOVED to have seen him break down some of his most iconic grooves. One of the most underrated sections in my opinion is the instrumental section in Face Pollution... that bit is crazy as hell.
Badmotorfinger ist one of the greatest Rock albums of all times. The drumming is absolutely insane. Cameron has been a major inspiration. Cameron is musically more creative playing the standard four or five piece kit then all those drummers who try to be unique out of creating exotic setups.
i always thought Matt sounded better with soundgarden than with pearl jam , don't get me wrong i love both bands and the reason i say this is because with soundgarden he is one of the founding members who helped build the band from the ground up and is such a vital presence , creative force , unique player to the point that it would be impossible to replace him in the band sort of like John Bonham and led zeppilin ; i know he worked with pearl jam years before becoming their full time drummer but pearl jams drum sound to me is more defined by Dave Abbruzzie ( i know i problaby spelled his name wrong ) when the hits started rolling in , i know some people will disagree with this but hopefully it will stir up some interesting conversation but make no mistake i am a huge Matt Cameron / soundgarden fan and this interveiw rocks !
Soundgarden was my favourite band growing up, they're the reason I started playing in bands. Love hearing Matt speak so candidly in this interview. I'm waiting for a Kim Thayil interview now!
Rick, I consume nearly all of your content...I love it. As a drummer, interviewer, and writer I firmly believe this is your very best interview. THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing this. I've sent this link to every drummer I know, and just shared it with the band. Again...thank you!
@@ADDG880 I LIKE the Vinnie interview but the one with Matt is more relatable since in my drumming career I've always been a 'band guy'...if that makes sense. Matt is CREATIVE for sure, though his drumming is accessible and understandable. I love Vinnie - I do - but we all know he's from a different planet. His chameleonic approach to session work is legendary, and again, I love him - BUT - the interview with Matt resonated more deeply with me, my approach, and my style.
@@timharrington4470 I LIKE the Dennis interview but the one with Matt is more relatable since in my drumming career I've always been a 'band guy'...if that makes sense. Matt is CREATIVE for sure, though his drumming is accessible and understandable. I love Dennis - I do, especially his playing with Niacin and that amazing live Petite Blonde record - but playing-wise, he's from a different planet. His hand & foot speed are iconic, and again, I love him - BUT - the interview with Matt resonated more deeply with me, my approach, and my style.
I KNEW he was gonna say Your Savior was his favorite track. I’m not a drummer, but that track has always stuck out to me like a skyscraper coming off a mountain. The groove is grooving and drum solo is just divine. It just flows so well, he goes in and out of the time with his fills and just comes right back in, it’s amazing, especially with Chris’ vocals droning in the background. Such ambiance. I absolutely love, love, love Your Savior.
Ha- I knew he was going to say Your Savior, too. In, fact I immediateky answered it out loud in case Matt wasn't sure and he was able to somehow in that moment hear me remotely from the future. I tend to think he answered without my help to be honest. But yeah, the slinky groove in that song bring the drums to the forefront. That intro popped into my head instantly. And then there's the outro... a complete change of gears rhythmically where he goes into jazz beast mode while still tinging off quarter notes on the ride bell in perfect time.
Matt Cameron's playing in Soundgarden was by far one of the biggest inspirations and influences on me when I was learning to play (along with Dave Grohl and Jimmy Chamberlin), and that was in pre-internet days when I never even got to hear him talk about what it all means to him! I'm so grateful that we get so much easier access to musicians behind the scenes and the old music that inspired them now!
@@bobshenix I don't know if there's any truly objective "better" between them, but I definitely loved what Dave brought to those songs he played on. It's strange how often tense interpersonal relationships produce such amazing music, although sadly there's no way to make it last.
Listening to Superunknown when I was growing up had such a deep impact on me, as a drummer, Matt's drumming was always facinating, tastefull and passionate. The entire album was a weird, dark and beautifully composed, truly inspiring.
Something bitter sweet seeing the guys moving on and doing their thing, knowing that Soundgarden will never return, that era is now in the dust of time like so many other things... But I had the honor of seeing them in 97 and Chris solo in 99 then Audioslave in 05, I am forever thankful
What a legend. Humble, professional and educated. Matt has been a huge influence on me both as a drummer and a guitarist. I grew up listening to Soundgarden and he made those odd times feel so natural and groovy that I ended up writing in 5 and 7 without even noticing.
This channel has become a true gold pit. Matt is probably my favourite rock drummer ever. His work with Soundgarden still floors me to this day. The tone, the sheer power and musicality, the fills, the intricacies and always this rock solid groove. To me he totally was the new John Bonham back then somehow, exactly as Soundgarden felt like Led Zeppelin's spiritual successors in some ways.
I became aware of him in '87, a friend had told me about Soundgarden. He also played on Geddy Lee's solo album, "My Favorite Headache", back around 2000. Great musician.
Don’t worry Matt. I welled up when you were talking about Chris too. Thank you for being such a huge influence in some of my favourite bands and an inluence in my own music.
@@hanreality.7266 sadly, many people think it is a sign of weakness. As a man who never shed a tear for years (after suffering through trauma), I know how much weight can be lifted from shedding tears. Tears are healing.
THANK YOU. I've never heard Matt Cameron talk for an extended amount of time. I'm not a drummer but I enjoyed this whole thing cause Soundgarden is my favorite band. And btw, I didn't realize what I was doing was weird. I play guitar (right handed) and use my wah with my left foot... I dunno! I just... do it that way.
Matt is so lucky to have played with two of the best bands since the begining of Rock 'n Roll, but SG & PJ are equally lucky to have a drummer who can play anything, without any advice, or direction from the band. A versatile, and creative drummer is probably harder to find, than a decent singer. Rick Beato has very great taste in music, and is a multi-talented guy himself. I was happy to see this interview pop up in the sugestions box. 👌👍👍👍👌
Rick Beato you are the GOAT. I enjoyed this interview so much! You have such a knack for conducting an interview that really allows us to get a sense of the person.
As a teen in the early 90s the first album that introduced me to odd time signatures was Drums Unlimited by Max Roach. After that I went down a rabbit-hole of guys like Joe Morello, Billy Cobham, Terry Bozzio and Elvin Jones and was just overwhelmed by how impossible all of it was. Then Superunknown came out and about the second listen I realized, wait, these are odd time signatures! And I played along and it was like a light bulb went off where I realized it's a FEEL not just counting along. Literally changed my life. Matt Cameron is such a genius for making difficult beats sound so simple and natural. I could never thank him enough for his positive effect on my life; I will always argue Superunknown is the greatest rock album ever made.
Rick, thank you for making this happen. I’ve searched for Matt Cameron TH-cam content many times and never found anything that scratched the itch. Now, because of you and your channel, THIS EXISTS! Thank you for putting your incredible musical taste, talent and passion into this channel. You deserve every measure of success that you reach. You have, and continue to, put in the work to earn it. On the topic of rock drummers from big 90’s bands who need more current day exposure, please consider trying to sit down with Jimmy Chamberlain to pick his brain the way only you can!
Matt Cameron has such a unique sound and feel. What he plays on the drums sets Soundgarden apart, his work with Pearl Jam makes you realise how much of a groove oriented chameleon he can be. For other examples of his distinct style listen to the brilliant ensemble piece of Temple Of The Dog and the often overlooked Geddy Lee solo album My Favorite Headache. This guy’s playing is always on heavy rotation in my truck but he never ceases to amaze me. Kudos Rick for another great interview and thank you Matt for the music and inspiration. Still remember the first time I heard Badmotorfinger back in High School in 91, after that I was sold for life.
Simply awesome. Not just technically but also emotionally. Soundgarden, Mother Love Bone, Temple of the Dog and Pearl Jam are such an integral part of my youth and to have Rick pick Matt’s brain about that period and see Matt glow, is indeed bittersweet as Chris was such a stellar talent.
before i played drums, matt cameron was my fav drummer, 25 very drumming filled years later, matt cameron is still my fav drummer. one of the only drummers on earth where you can tell its him playing instantly. hes the man!
Temple of the Dog is one of the best drum records in rock music, and it sounds so natural and real, no quantized bs, no sampled crap....just the real deal, sounds nearly live because it is.
It’s awesome to hear him talk about his influences in Bill Bruford, the various drummers with Steely Dan, and others. All of these drummers he mentions, including himself, are so unique and original, and there’s always a little something you can pick up from each of them to use to make your own original sound, great interview!
Matt is such a tasteful drummer. He has a rare distinction of demonstrating talent without excess and flash while simultaneously elevating any song he played.
Fantastic stuff , truly. As a kid growing up in the 90’s who played music, not knowing who this man is would be unthinkable. I’m a bass player / rhythm guitarist, but I focus on listening to all instruments. Matt’s playing always amazed me with the weird time signatures, etc. He is unquestionably one of the best.
Definitely a LEGEND level drummer and overall musician - one of my favorites. His time and fills and total approach are so unique. This is a great interview!
Man, this was great! I was introduced to Soundgarden in late 89' in Australia by someone deep into alternative music, no one else I knew had ever heard of them but I was deeply drawn to them. The songs Big Dumb Sex and Hands All Over left an indelible mark on me that would stay with me till the current day. It inspired me to start playing guitar in 1990, the gateway to a healthy obsession. Learning today that Kim is right handed and left footed (as am I) is just another quirky fact that makes this all the more familiar. Furthermore, when I kick in the air (or punt for Americans) I use my left foot, but from the ground I use my right foot and this has always been the way, I literally had to switch positions to facilitate this, LOL !
I love how these guys (Matt, Billy, etc.) start off and they cannot give Rick any eye contact, but within a few minutes he engages them and they bloom in front of us. Rick has a real gift for interviewing... of course it also comes from a place of knowledge, engagement, preparation and fascination.
Great interview Rick. So glad you are now getting the artists on to talk to their experiences. Shows the level of respect you and your channel have earnt.
A few years back, SG was set to play a festival in a nearby town. Since they hadn't played together for a while they came to the venue I worked at for a rehearsal day. Everyone was supercool. Matt was the only guy in the band that didn't make any mistakes. Each of the other guys made little mistakes, or had to relearn a part here and there. Matt was flawless.
Matt is top 3 favourite drummers of all time for me and has been a member of my two favourite bands (Pearl Jam and Soundgarden). This interview is gold
I am so so grateful to you Rick for having in my opinion a GOAT drummer like Matt being interviewed and asking him about his unique talent thank god he is still with us .
Amazing .. Matt Cameron, world famous superstar, drummer of two of the most popular rock bands in history, played in front of audeiences of 100k... Was clearly a bit nervous during this interview.... how incredibly funny. Possibly he just really loves this show.
What a beautiful intervew, good questions, musical competence… it ‘s a pleasure wathing it. Bravo👏🏻. And Matt Cameron, is exciting listening to him talk about music, his tastes, his fantastic carreer… What a legend. A Master.
The first cover band I played with was meant to play some Soundgarden songs. Because of you I started to study the drums with different eyes and soul. Thank you Matt and Rick, you're amazing guys!!
The Mighty MC. Not only one of our greatest living rock drummers, but a great songwriter too! Matt's Soundgarden/Pearl Jam song writing credits: Entering, Kingdom of Come, Birth Ritual, Jesus Christ Pose, Room A Thousand Years Wide, Drawing Flies, New Damage, Mailman, Limo Wreck, Fresh Tendrils, Rhinosaur, Applebite, By Crooked Steps, Eyelid's Mouth, Evacuation, Save You, Cropduster, You Are, Get Right, Unemployable, The Fixer, Johnny Guitar, Take The Long Way. (Not to mention numerous other songs in various solo projects and collaborations.)
@@jeremymullins1294 I was intrigued because Screaming Life/Fopp is actually my favourite Soundgarden record! But no, I've always seen Entering attributed to Kim, and Kingdom of Come to Chris. Matt definitely had an impact on Entering with his distinctive drum beats, but I think this interview shows how he was given the freedom in SG to compose all his own drum parts. It's one of the mysteries of songwriting to me that in a band as democratic as SG, one person still takes the songwriting credit.
I wish I could hit the like 100 times! Matt is a treasure! One of the greatest of all time. Right there w Bonham and Peart! My favorite interview so far!
I love Matt's playing. It's so awesome that he gets the same feeling about Temple of the Dog that I get every time I hear it. What a great drummer. That should have went for 4 hours!
Rick, you paid a lot of attention to the look of this video and it shows. I like the multiple camera angles and lighting. The over the shoulder shot is particularly nice. It gives a really nice perspective
What a class act. Such a down to earth, humble genius. Great interview, which hopefully also gives us a clue as to what we can look forward to in terms of future videos 🤟
I love Matt so much I can go on for days. Thank you for having him, Rick. All this Soundgarden love is going to make me weep in joy. (No disrespect at all to PJ but MC is always Soundgarden drummer in my eyes and ears).
What I love about MC is that he has this ability to create some great rhythmic complexity and surprises without having to hit the drums too often. Just great approach and taste that is song focused. I was given an advanced cassette of Super Unknown that wasn't compressed like the release. LOVED that sound.
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Will there be a solo interview with Kim Thayil, too? The one with him, Krist Novoselic, and Jack Endino is excellent and I'd love to hear more in individual interviews with each of these guys!
Got weepy myself watching this great interview with Matt. I’m the same age as Matt and am from Seattle. In 1991 I was working in Special Effects and was hired by the RHCP to do flaming helmets and smoke for their Lollapolooza headlining tour in 1991. Pearl Jam and Soundgarden were on the bill as well. I became quite close with all of those guys but an amazing memory was of Matt. He would find me midday, after their set, and we would wander the festival together. After the tour I maintained my friendship with the guys. Matt is a wonderful man and an awesome musician. I miss him and those days.
The flaming helmets were an amazing stage effect. Was at that Lallapolooza in Raleigh NC, was a blast.
I remember those flaming RHCP helmets when Lollapalooza came to Thunderbird Stadium in Vancouver. Awesome.
The same helmet Chad used in his instructional drum video. So rad!
Reach out to him. He might miss you too
@@BillypilgrimII oh wow! Good memories from my time in North Carolina. Partied hardy with ya’ll. Thank you for reaching out and your feedback. Those were great times!
Rick is such a great interviewer. Why? Because he listens to what people have to say, without imposing an ‘angle’ and gives them room to talk. That is so rare these days. Brilliant interview with a superb drummer.
This!!!
He really does ask great questions. Especially if you are a musician or do any recording. I found myself jumping over to Spotify to listen again to the sounds. The artists he interviews know that Rick knows his stuff. Great interview.
He's so good because of the great amount of knowledge and respect there is between them really makes for a perfect interview
Was just going to say something to that effect - he gives them space to answer. You saved me the trouble 👍🏼
I actually felt the opposite: that he would at times not give him enough space to develope his ideas and would be too anxious stepping in.
I worked with Matt at a copy shop in the early grunge era in Seattle and he was always a great guy and I still have a homemade Christmas card he gave each of us at work one year. I've always been proud of his professional accomplishments and career.
Kinko’s in the U district? 😅
@@jamesrmore Yup.....
I love that story, thank you for sharing!
Jimmy Chamberlin is another incredible drummer of this era. Incredibly underrated. I would love to see him get interviewed by Rick!
Fucken oath!
Jimmy is truly one of the best around. He is such a monster player
They are both living proof that you don't need 2 bass drums to kick ass. They are one kick MONSTERS.
He'll do it. Especially since Billy has been on.
Finally so god damn good to see someone mention Jimmy.. overall and underrated drummer
Matt Cameron is a monster drummer. His work in Soundgarden is just gold he has such a unique style of playing!
Jesus Christ Pose is otherwordly
Like suicide is such a fantastic song too, the groove is amazing
Yeah, it's called fusion drumming, which is he's dope. Then, he confirms it as I was watching this video..., seconds ago.
@@skineyemin4276you would think he was in a jazz band or sure 😅
These Rick Beato interviews are the gold standard for musician interviews. More good information in a one hour video than whole stacks of music magazines or knucklehead youtuber vids.
He's an exceptional musician in his own right; he asks questions about specific things like song structures and time sigs that the average fanboy doesn't or won't. It's just a blessing for he happens to love the same bands I/we do. Like what a pure win
100%
@@1A-2A-Yay DITTO! SAME HERE! YES! Rick Beato is AWESOME! He TRULY covers SO MUCH ground/MULTIPLE bases -- not just technique/technical/theoretical, but also emotional, aesthetic, historical, economic/financial, etc. Rick's VERY comprehensive in his approach & analysis!
Only musicians seem to be able to interview musicians. Otherwise it’s always about drugz (as if musicians are the only addicts, just as many carpenters, police officers, and lawyers abuse drugs as musicians) , “rock and roll” lifestyle another ridiculous myth, and nothing about the music.
Yeah he's a grrreat interviewer
Matt & I used to be neighbors and we'd see each other at the bus stop in the morning as we dropped our kids. A more humble, down-to-earth guy you will not meet. Just a good dude through and through.
Is it just me or he doesnt sound so humble?
@@alvarc3675 He’s just excited. He’s very humble.
@@alvarc3675 You can be humble and confident in your abilities at the same time. Matt knows he's a bad ass drummer.
@@alvarc3675 That’s any musician when you let them talk about music. Plus he’s Matt Cameron so he can be cocky if he wants
@@alvarc3675 just you lol
Matt Cameron in Soundgarden makes him one of the best drummers ever.
I’ve been on a MASSIVE Soundgarden, Temple Of The Dog, Chris Cornell binge for at least a month straight. Matt’s drumming is absolutely incredible throughout the discography!!! I’m not a musician, but man what truly epic music these guys made!
hell yeah!, chris made temple in honor of his old roommate who passed away. check out mother love bone and malfunkshun
In Like Suicide alone. Incredible
Love Matt Cameron. He is not only a beast behind the kit, but also one of the most underrated and fascinating songwriters there is.
I like his 1st Hater album, or drum-cam action during In My Tree - Pearl Jam. Matt is amazing behind the kit!
A thousand years wide is one of my favourite songs from soundgarden and matt wrote it.
The snare drum on Superunknown is one of the most incredible things ever recorded
And, I still don't know which pitch to tune to. Great interview though.
Yes
Especially on Like Suicide. I love that intro so much!!
His work on SG's Wooden Jesus is really unique & beautiful. I can't imagine hearing the demo of the song and coming up with that kind of musical feel. Still my favorite SG song -- and that's sayin' a lot because every album they made was awesome.
@@carlodave9 Wooden Jesus is TOTD
My mind is just absolutely blown on this get, Rick. Hearing Matt talk so casually about some of my all time favorite records feels surreal.
Ditto!
Matt Cameron fucking rules forever. The “Kim is right-footed” bit is pure gold. What a player. Thank you, uncle Rick!🍻
This is the man that truly inspired me to sit behind my late dad's drums. 18 years later and I'm still playing. Soundgarden and Pearl Jam were his favourite bands and he introduced me to other incredible drummers: Stewart Copeland, Jimmy Chamberlin, Jon Theodore, Dave Grohl, Stephen Perkins... he knew some amazing drummers but Matt always stood out to me the most.
Nothing worse than a Dad that's tardy.
@@robovac3557 bruh.
@@ryanleemartin7758 😄😄😄
WOW! Matt just casually pulls the "Black Hole Sun" snare off the shelf and demos it, like, uh no big deal! Matt is a total class act. Amazing interview Rick!
One of the greatest songs ever.
well he was in the band after all and wrote the drum part
Burden in My Hand, third chorus. “It’s just a Burden in My Haaand…(Matt’s snare erupts with a flurry of notes). One of the greatest moments in rock.
I know the exact moment you’re referencing, favorite part of the song
You’re so right. I love that part too. Perfect tempo for him to nail a single stoke roll. Super clean and powerful. It’s one of those immortal drum fills.
Song is a masterpiece!! 😃
Yes, that snare is amazing
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Matt and Jimmy Chamberlin are my favorite 90s drummers. Both of them have that jazz and fusion influence that makes them standout.
I agree. Loved both of them rather subconsciously back in the 90s but when i started watching YT videos explaining their magic, i started loving them even more. Same with Dave Lombardo, once you learn about his "latin swing", Slayer never sound the same anymore.
I second that
Jimmy and Matt, two of my all time fav drummers. Both of them unique, authentic and very musical their own way.
Matt, nick menza and Danny carey are the best 90s drummers
Most definitely.
Rick Beato might be the most informed, insightful music interviewer I've ever had the pleasure of listening to.
Matt says at 44:50 “I’m trying to play less” and that is something every drummer that plays for X amount of years comes to understand, but Matt is a drummer that has NEVER played too much. His parts are always needed and always tasty. Absolutely loved this interview. Outstanding.
Not just drummer’s, great musicians. Intention. From Miles to Jaco…
I am SO STOKED TO SEE THIS. Matt Cameron may be my favorite rock drummer ever. Not necessarily cause he's the most technical, but I just love his playing.
Same here. I spent a lot of hours practicing Soundgarden songs when I was a kid.
agreed
same
Great, musical player.
I think he's technical in a way that you almost don't notice at first. He's not a show-offy drummer in general, but his grooves, fills and ghost notes and stuff are so, so tasteful. It's the kind of playing where you're like, "THIS is what's actually difficult about drumming."
Big Fan of Matt and his unbelievable timing. His set looks Gorgeous. I’m lost with out SG. Matt imagine you feel more of that . He lives in our hearts.
i dont like him with pj. seems stiff
@@grahamjarman agrew
Agree
Rush is my all time favorite band, yet Matt is my all-time favorite drummer. The man is so talented and his ability to assemble non-traditional beats that still nail the rhythm and don't distract from the song. The BEST!
he is an incredible drummer one of my favorites along with J. Chamberlain (smashing pumpkins)
RUSH is my favorite too. Soundgarden is up there. I loved Matt's work on Geddy's solo album.
Absolutely. I feel the exact same way: I love Rush - they're my number 1 band of all time as well; I loved Neil Peart and his compositional approach to drumming, never resting on his laurels, always learning, always innovating new patterns, while at the same time just savaging the kit when he feels like it; but Matt Cameron is my favorite drummer of all time - especially his output with Soundgarden. There's just something about his groove, especially when he's keeping it simple. I like his work with Pearl Jam, especially the songs he contributed greatly to, but Pearl Jam's music is almost too "simple" and uptempo to bring out the absolute best in Matt. I feel Matt is at his best when the tempo is sludgy and swamp-like, if you get what I mean. I think Matt is probably the best "slow" drummer in hard rock history. The way his drumming adds to the already overflowing menace of songs like Black Hole Sun, 4th of July and Limo Wreck is just to me so painterly and textured. He would also out out of nowhere just make your jaw drop with the most crazily inventive fills you've ever heard, like on Pretty Noose off of Down on the Upside. His kick drum patterns and their "unpredictability" is pure music bliss for me. When Matt is in the pocket, it's hypnotic, it's exhilarating and it's transporting. Whenever I've seen drumming cover videos of Soundgarden on TH-cam, it looks as if the vloggers are on absolute cloud nine replicating Matt's fills. Just a once in a lifetime talent, and a very fine songwriter on top of it.
@@pitpride1220 Whatnow? You talking about Geddy's first solo album, from the early 2000s? Matt drummed on that? Holy cow, man; now I gotta go and unearth that thing.
@@gthomas4371 By no means am I dissing Neil! The Professor is part of the holy trinity for me of Rock Drumming (Stewart Copeland rounds out the top 3 for me with Bruford as an honorable mention). And by saying that Rush is my favorite band I am further elevating Matt to the status he deserves. I mean c'mon! When Geddy needed someone to hit the skins for his solo project, who did HE call on? So no I didn't miss a single point. MATT IS THE BEST!
Underrated one of the all time greats
Man... This guy is 100% the inspiration behind my love of odd time signatures. I used to come home from school and spend hours playing around with Superunknown and Down On The Upside. His drum sounds on those two albums were so huge, and he has this insane ability to make something odd flow so smoothly.
The strange thing is he list all those big names as influences growing up and how they helped form his style. Well, to many of us in the younger generation HE is our John Bonham, he is our Keith Moon. Our Ginger Baker. Just like a guitarist like Kim Thayil is our Jimi Hendrix, our Jimmy Page, our Jeff Beck. And on and on the hero worship goes
🔥🔥🤘🤘
Well yes and no. I understand your logic but when you finally learn about the players that influenced your favorite players, you are naturally out of curiosity going to check them out. Because no matter when you were born Hendrix is Hendrix and he is the most important electric guitar player that changed not only the way that the instrument is used but music as a whole as well. Also Bonzo is still one of the most (if not the most) amazing, powerfull and uniquelly talented drummers of all time, no matter if you are 80 or 20 years old. All that coming from a student not an oldhead.
Kim is criminally underrated.
@Daniel Drader That SUX!!!
@Daniel Drader Who filled in for him? That would indeed be a real bummer. I'm surprised they did it w/o him.
Edit: That's right, it was Matt Chamberlain. I remember now. Great drummer as well. Another local guy. He played briefly with Pearl Jam too!
I'm so impressed that these awesome musicians have mutual respect for Rick Beato. This means that we'll get to see more top-notch interviews in the future. I love the direction this channel is going and the success couldn't happen to a nicer guy.
Hard to not have mad respect for a genius rock producer, but a multi instrumentalist too! Dude could pick up a didgeridoo, and play the Free Bird guitar solo on it 😂
I am a guitarist. I always watch the guitarist(s) during live shows. McCready is one of my favorite players - huge inspiration to my playing... but when i see PJ live, i can't help but stare at Cameron most of the time. That's how good he is. Excellent intv, Rick - thank you for chatting with a master rock drummer!
and wish it was dave?
Matt is our modern day Hal Blaine. You know if Geddy chose him to be the drummer on his solo debut that he's one of the best around.His work in Soundgarden alone is enough for him to be legendary but to be a vital part of PJ speaks volumes about his capabilities as a drummer and bandmate.
This is so amazing. Soundgarden, certainly my favorite band growing up in the 80’s/90’s, not to mention that insane Temple of the Dog album, to hear all these details is mind-blowing. Matt is simply a badass. Also love how he speaks so highly of so many other drummers, and is a true student of the game. The way he describes finding and knowing his sound is so cool and really makes you think about what makes this level of artist so incredible.
Great interview Rick! 🤘🤘
It is so rewarding to see live candid interviews like this, especially that Matt is comfortable to play and talk while demonstrating his amazing craft! Awesome video RB! Thank you :)
I always think I'll watch a little bit of these interviews and every single one of them I watch all the way to the end. Rick is so engaging and he asks all the right questions. Questions that musicians would ask if they had the chance. I learned so much about drums and drumming in this video. Things I had often wondered about. I always thought Matt was a great drummer and now I have a better understanding of why he's such a great drummer.
@@frankmarsh1159 Totally! Ric has all the experience and knowledge about music so it comes naturally to engage other musicians about their craft :)
I love love love Matt Cameron. He always plays the right thing at the right time, and makes every song he plays on a better track. He's a truly great musician and songwriter, not just a drummer. This interview made me go back and listen to the old Soundgarden albums that I haven't listened to in a long time and my god, they're freaking amazing.
I share your sentiment. Probably one of my biggest regrets is not playing an I strument early in life. Playing catch up. Matt gives alot of insight.
I've never clicked on a video so fast. Matt is one of my favourite drummers ever. He has an uncanny way of making the simplest things carry the song, and making non-standard time signatures feel completely at home.
I always joke he's the only drummer in the world that can make a 13.7/4 time signature groove effortlessly.
always heard jazz in Matt's playing, just amazing.
Rick is like the best interviewer I have ever seen. He asks all the questions that should be asked. This was just amazing. I love his questions. The answers are so informing.
Definitely!! Love the detailed questions and equally in depth answers!
@@queenandclarenceofficial. get this L bot
Yes!
Rick asks ALL the right Questions--And then Actually Allows The Answerers to Answer...!!! :)
Imagine that! :)
As a drummer myself I can ensure that he is one of the best rock drummers ever. I admire his work in all of his records but specially in the temple of the dog album. Just amazing drumming.
Temple of the Dog is amazing. I could never do those grooves, I just got lost in the time, but maaaaan did they sound great.
@@vgaportauthority9932 I love that he also recognized that at that age he was somewhat better
In my opinion Matt is the next influential drummer after Bonham/Peart . Love the Temple of the dog album, still visit it constantly. Thank you two for this interview.
Temple of The Dog is still one of my favorite albums. So many great songs, and Chris's vocals were insane.
I can listen to that album on loop, especially on a long road trip
As a 90’s teen I was so spoiled with amazing musicians to listen to and as much as I loved it, never appreciated as much as I do now
We thought it would never end. We literally had great music dropping every week for decades
Rick, you are without a doubt my favorite interviewer for musicians. With your decades of knowledge, you could easily overshare and step on the conversation. Instead, you let your guests Think, as well as speak, and your active listening is stellar, it actually brings the audience even closer to the guest and makes me just as interested in the topic as you seem to be. Thank you sincerely for doing these.
Damn, what a great interview. Bloody love Matt Cameron's drumming. Like Suicide gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it.
Exactly !! In that song , especially in the second half , the drums parts are pure masterpiece
I know this is mostly an interview but as a fellow drummer... I would have LOVED to have seen him break down some of his most iconic grooves. One of the most underrated sections in my opinion is the instrumental section in Face Pollution... that bit is crazy as hell.
This song it's just a straight jazz, which is great as fvck
Badmotorfinger ist one of the greatest Rock albums of all times. The drumming is absolutely insane. Cameron has been a major inspiration. Cameron is musically more creative playing the standard four or five piece kit then all those drummers who try to be unique out of creating exotic setups.
i always thought Matt sounded better with soundgarden than with pearl jam , don't get me wrong i love both bands and the reason i say this is because with soundgarden he is one of the founding members who helped build the band from the ground up and is such a vital presence , creative force , unique player to the point that it would be impossible to replace him in the band sort of like John Bonham and led zeppilin ; i know he worked with pearl jam years before becoming their full time drummer but pearl jams drum sound to me is more defined by Dave Abbruzzie ( i know i problaby spelled his name wrong ) when the hits started rolling in , i know some people will disagree with this but hopefully it will stir up some interesting conversation but make no mistake i am a huge Matt Cameron / soundgarden fan and this interveiw rocks !
Soundgarden was my favourite band growing up, they're the reason I started playing in bands. Love hearing Matt speak so candidly in this interview. I'm waiting for a Kim Thayil interview now!
That’s unlikely to happen Kim hates doing interviews
@@srvfan25 He recently did an hour and a half podcast with Josh Adam Meyers talking about Superunknown, so he can't hate them that much.
@@sergiom5907 ok I was wrong then
@@srvfan25 I think he's just selective about them. Kind of an introverted guy of few words.
@@colico14 "Few words" lol!
Rick, I consume nearly all of your content...I love it. As a drummer, interviewer, and writer I firmly believe this is your very best interview. THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing this. I've sent this link to every drummer I know, and just shared it with the band. Again...thank you!
And the one with Vinnie C!
Don't forget Dennis Chambers
@@ADDG880 I LIKE the Vinnie interview but the one with Matt is more relatable since in my drumming career I've always been a 'band guy'...if that makes sense. Matt is CREATIVE for sure, though his drumming is accessible and understandable. I love Vinnie - I do - but we all know he's from a different planet. His chameleonic approach to session work is legendary, and again, I love him - BUT - the interview with Matt resonated more deeply with me, my approach, and my style.
@@timharrington4470 I LIKE the Dennis interview but the one with Matt is more relatable since in my drumming career I've always been a 'band guy'...if that makes sense. Matt is CREATIVE for sure, though his drumming is accessible and understandable. I love Dennis - I do, especially his playing with Niacin and that amazing live Petite Blonde record - but playing-wise, he's from a different planet. His hand & foot speed are iconic, and again, I love him - BUT - the interview with Matt resonated more deeply with me, my approach, and my style.
@@coreymanske absolutely hear where you’re coming from.
This was certainly more “real”/relatable.
I KNEW he was gonna say Your Savior was his favorite track. I’m not a drummer, but that track has always stuck out to me like a skyscraper coming off a mountain. The groove is grooving and drum solo is just divine. It just flows so well, he goes in and out of the time with his fills and just comes right back in, it’s amazing, especially with Chris’ vocals droning in the background. Such ambiance. I absolutely love, love, love Your Savior.
Epic moment for sure
Ha- I knew he was going to say Your Savior, too. In, fact I immediateky answered it out loud in case Matt wasn't sure and he was able to somehow in that moment hear me remotely from the future. I tend to think he answered without my help to be honest. But yeah, the slinky groove in that song bring the drums to the forefront. That intro popped into my head instantly. And then there's the outro... a complete change of gears rhythmically where he goes into jazz beast mode while still tinging off quarter notes on the ride bell in perfect time.
Matt Cameron's playing in Soundgarden was by far one of the biggest inspirations and influences on me when I was learning to play (along with Dave Grohl and Jimmy Chamberlin), and that was in pre-internet days when I never even got to hear him talk about what it all means to him! I'm so grateful that we get so much easier access to musicians behind the scenes and the old music that inspired them now!
Dave A was a better fit for Pearl Jam's music... especially the earlier stuff in their catalog
@@bobshenix I don't know if there's any truly objective "better" between them, but I definitely loved what Dave brought to those songs he played on. It's strange how often tense interpersonal relationships produce such amazing music, although sadly there's no way to make it last.
Chamberlin, I reckon the autocorrect got ya. Just did the same thing to me.
Listening to Superunknown when I was growing up had such a deep impact on me, as a drummer, Matt's drumming was always facinating, tastefull and passionate. The entire album was a weird, dark and beautifully composed, truly inspiring.
This is tremendous. As a lifelong fan of Matts, that was a trip to see THE Keplinger snare.
Nice job Rick.
Something bitter sweet seeing the guys moving on and doing their thing, knowing that Soundgarden will never return, that era is now in the dust of time like so many other things... But I had the honor of seeing them in 97 and Chris solo in 99 then Audioslave in 05, I am forever thankful
What a legend. Humble, professional and educated. Matt has been a huge influence on me both as a drummer and a guitarist. I grew up listening to Soundgarden and he made those odd times feel so natural and groovy that I ended up writing in 5 and 7 without even noticing.
This channel has become a true gold pit. Matt is probably my favourite rock drummer ever. His work with Soundgarden still floors me to this day. The tone, the sheer power and musicality, the fills, the intricacies and always this rock solid groove. To me he totally was the new John Bonham back then somehow, exactly as Soundgarden felt like Led Zeppelin's spiritual successors in some ways.
I became aware of him in '87, a friend had told me about Soundgarden. He also played on Geddy Lee's solo album, "My Favorite Headache", back around 2000. Great musician.
This was an absolute joy from beginning to end. What a classy dude, one of the greatest of all time and my personal favourite.
Don’t worry Matt. I welled up when you were talking about Chris too. Thank you for being such a huge influence in some of my favourite bands and an inluence in my own music.
To be fair, I don’t think anybody ever worries about welling up. It’s a sign of love and respect.
@@hanreality.7266 sadly, many people think it is a sign of weakness. As a man who never shed a tear for years (after suffering through trauma), I know how much weight can be lifted from shedding tears. Tears are healing.
THANK YOU. I've never heard Matt Cameron talk for an extended amount of time. I'm not a drummer but I enjoyed this whole thing cause Soundgarden is my favorite band. And btw, I didn't realize what I was doing was weird. I play guitar (right handed) and use my wah with my left foot... I dunno! I just... do it that way.
Nope.
Matt is so lucky to have played with two of the best bands since the begining of Rock 'n Roll, but SG & PJ are equally lucky to have a drummer who can play anything, without any advice, or direction from the band. A versatile, and creative drummer is probably harder to find, than a decent singer. Rick Beato has very great taste in music, and is a multi-talented guy himself. I was happy to see this interview pop up in the sugestions box. 👌👍👍👍👌
Rick Beato you are the GOAT. I enjoyed this interview so much! You have such a knack for conducting an interview that really allows us to get a sense of the person.
As a teen in the early 90s the first album that introduced me to odd time signatures was Drums Unlimited by Max Roach. After that I went down a rabbit-hole of guys like Joe Morello, Billy Cobham, Terry Bozzio and Elvin Jones and was just overwhelmed by how impossible all of it was. Then Superunknown came out and about the second listen I realized, wait, these are odd time signatures! And I played along and it was like a light bulb went off where I realized it's a FEEL not just counting along. Literally changed my life. Matt Cameron is such a genius for making difficult beats sound so simple and natural. I could never thank him enough for his positive effect on my life; I will always argue Superunknown is the greatest rock album ever made.
Wow! Love Matt’s work with Soundgarden and love how he mentions Steely Dan and Caves of Altamira!!🥁🤘🏽😎
Rick, thank you for making this happen. I’ve searched for Matt Cameron TH-cam content many times and never found anything that scratched the itch. Now, because of you and your channel, THIS EXISTS! Thank you for putting your incredible musical taste, talent and passion into this channel. You deserve every measure of success that you reach. You have, and continue to, put in the work to earn it.
On the topic of rock drummers from big 90’s bands who need more current day exposure, please consider trying to sit down with Jimmy Chamberlain to pick his brain the way only you can!
That would be amazing!
Chamberlin would be a phenomenal interview...yes please
That would be amazing, I really hope this happens
Jimmy! Get him, get Billy as well. Two separate episodes then a combo.
Thank you, Seattle, for such great bands! 🙏🏻
This was an amazing interview. As a huge Soundgarden fan & Chris Cornell fan, I’ve learned so much. I have absolutely loved this!! R.I.P. Chris…
Same here my friend. Hails from sonora México
I can’t like this video enough. Thank you for the interview. Growing up near Seattle these guys are my music heroes.
what? go away troll
Matt Cameron has such a unique sound and feel. What he plays on the drums sets Soundgarden apart, his work with Pearl Jam makes you realise how much of a groove oriented chameleon he can be. For other examples of his distinct style listen to the brilliant ensemble piece of Temple Of The Dog and the often overlooked Geddy Lee solo album My Favorite Headache. This guy’s playing is always on heavy rotation in my truck but he never ceases to amaze me. Kudos Rick for another great interview and thank you Matt for the music and inspiration. Still remember the first time I heard Badmotorfinger back in High School in 91, after that I was sold for life.
Simply awesome. Not just technically but also emotionally. Soundgarden, Mother Love Bone, Temple of the Dog and Pearl Jam are such an integral part of my youth and to have Rick pick Matt’s brain about that period and see Matt glow, is indeed bittersweet as Chris was such a stellar talent.
Thank you, Rick. I really wanted to hear this legend, in an interview with you. Best regards from Europe.
before i played drums, matt cameron was my fav drummer, 25 very drumming filled years later, matt cameron is still my fav drummer. one of the only drummers on earth where you can tell its him playing instantly. hes the man!
Temple of the Dog is one of the best drum records in rock music, and it sounds so natural and real, no quantized bs, no sampled crap....just the real deal, sounds nearly live because it is.
It’s awesome to hear him talk about his influences in Bill Bruford, the various drummers with Steely Dan, and others. All of these drummers he mentions, including himself, are so unique and original, and there’s always a little something you can pick up from each of them to use to make your own original sound, great interview!
Matt is such a tasteful drummer. He has a rare distinction of demonstrating talent without excess and flash while simultaneously elevating any song he played.
Fantastic stuff , truly. As a kid growing up in the 90’s who played music, not knowing who this man is would be unthinkable. I’m a bass player / rhythm guitarist, but I focus on listening to all instruments. Matt’s playing always amazed me with the weird time signatures, etc. He is unquestionably one of the best.
Pearl Jam and Soundgarden were on constant rotation in my tape deck when I was in High School.
Love Matt’s drumming! I’ve listened to “your savior” to hear his fills about a thousand times. Thank you!
Definitely a LEGEND level drummer and overall musician - one of my favorites. His time and fills and total approach are so unique. This is a great interview!
The definitive Matt Cameron interview!
Great interview! Such a steady, and skilled drummer. Maybe not as recognized as others, but his body of work is amazing.
That's what I'm saying, both he and Sean Kinney from Alice in Chains
Underrated for sure.
@@R3TR0R4V3 lol
well he sure isn't overrated, that's for sure! Lol. It's not like everybody mentions Matt Cameron as their favorite drummer. 😉
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Man, this was great! I was introduced to Soundgarden in late 89' in Australia by someone deep into alternative music, no one else I knew had ever heard of them but I was deeply drawn to them. The songs Big Dumb Sex and Hands All Over left an indelible mark on me that would stay with me till the current day. It inspired me to start playing guitar in 1990, the gateway to a healthy obsession. Learning today that Kim is right handed and left footed (as am I) is just another quirky fact that makes this all the more familiar. Furthermore, when I kick in the air (or punt for Americans) I use my left foot, but from the ground I use my right foot and this has always been the way, I literally had to switch positions to facilitate this, LOL !
I always loved how he would simplify odd time signatures and make them feel even. His execution is phenomenal
I love how these guys (Matt, Billy, etc.) start off and they cannot give Rick any eye contact, but within a few minutes he engages them and they bloom in front of us. Rick has a real gift for interviewing... of course it also comes from a place of knowledge, engagement, preparation and fascination.
Great interview Rick. So glad you are now getting the artists on to talk to their experiences. Shows the level of respect you and your channel have earnt.
Huge respect for this drummer.
A few years back, SG was set to play a festival in a nearby town.
Since they hadn't played together for a while they came to the venue I worked at for a rehearsal day.
Everyone was supercool.
Matt was the only guy in the band that didn't make any mistakes.
Each of the other guys made little mistakes, or had to relearn a part here and there.
Matt was flawless.
Matt is top 3 favourite drummers of all time for me and has been a member of my two favourite bands (Pearl Jam and Soundgarden). This interview is gold
I am so so grateful to you Rick for having in my opinion a GOAT drummer like Matt being interviewed and asking him about his unique talent thank god he is still with us .
Amazing .. Matt Cameron, world famous superstar, drummer of two of the most popular rock bands in history, played in front of audeiences of 100k... Was clearly a bit nervous during this interview.... how incredibly funny. Possibly he just really loves this show.
It appears to me he just doesn’t do a bunch of interviews
Matt's drumming with Soundgarden had a huge impact on me as a drummer, so much respect for this guy
Wow this absolutely amazing Matt sharing these stories. This is heaven to me.
What a beautiful intervew, good questions, musical competence… it ‘s a pleasure wathing it. Bravo👏🏻. And Matt Cameron, is exciting listening to him talk about music, his tastes, his fantastic carreer… What a legend. A Master.
The first cover band I played with was meant to play some Soundgarden songs. Because of you I started to study the drums with different eyes and soul. Thank you Matt and Rick, you're amazing guys!!
The Mighty MC. Not only one of our greatest living rock drummers, but a great songwriter too!
Matt's Soundgarden/Pearl Jam song writing credits: Entering, Kingdom of Come, Birth Ritual, Jesus Christ Pose, Room A Thousand Years Wide, Drawing Flies, New Damage, Mailman, Limo Wreck, Fresh Tendrils, Rhinosaur, Applebite, By Crooked Steps, Eyelid's Mouth, Evacuation, Save You, Cropduster, You Are, Get Right, Unemployable, The Fixer, Johnny Guitar, Take The Long Way.
(Not to mention numerous other songs in various solo projects and collaborations.)
*(Nighttime Boogie Association, Hater and Wellwater Conspiracy) 👍
Where did you get the information on songwriting credits for Entering and Kingdom of Come?
Is he not listed in the liner notes for those? I didn’t check.
@@jeremymullins1294 I was intrigued because Screaming Life/Fopp is actually my favourite Soundgarden record! But no, I've always seen Entering attributed to Kim, and Kingdom of Come to Chris. Matt definitely had an impact on Entering with his distinctive drum beats, but I think this interview shows how he was given the freedom in SG to compose all his own drum parts. It's one of the mysteries of songwriting to me that in a band as democratic as SG, one person still takes the songwriting credit.
I wish I could hit the like 100 times! Matt is a treasure! One of the greatest of all time. Right there w Bonham and Peart! My favorite interview so far!
I love Matt's playing. It's so awesome that he gets the same feeling about Temple of the Dog that I get every time I hear it. What a great drummer. That should have went for 4 hours!
I'd like this twice if I could. Matt will go down as one of the great drummers of our time. Writes a mean tune too.
Is that why barely anyone has heard of him?
What are you talking bout? YOU never heard of him.
@@lisajohnson521 don't feed the troll 😉
Too late 🤣but I won’t anymore.
@@lisajohnson521 🤣😜😎
Love how Rick Beato loves the great drummers of the 90's!
Rick, you paid a lot of attention to the look of this video and it shows. I like the multiple camera angles and lighting. The over the shoulder shot is particularly nice. It gives a really nice perspective
What a class act. Such a down to earth, humble genius. Great interview, which hopefully also gives us a clue as to what we can look forward to in terms of future videos 🤟
Thank you for this amazing interview. Matt is an absolute treasure. A stunning, original drummer and songwriter.
I love Matt so much I can go on for days. Thank you for having him, Rick. All this Soundgarden love is going to make me weep in joy. (No disrespect at all to PJ but MC is always Soundgarden drummer in my eyes and ears).
What I love about MC is that he has this ability to create some great rhythmic complexity and surprises without having to hit the drums too often. Just great approach and taste that is song focused. I was given an advanced cassette of Super Unknown that wasn't compressed like the release. LOVED that sound.