Seriously awesome that one of the best drummers in the world posts drum cam videos of complete, unedited live sets with one of the best bands in the world.
In a similar vein, Polyphia's always posting official playthroughs of their shit, Clay's drumming too, which is awesome. Love the emphasis on creating digital content these bands have nowadays.
When they came to Dallas, the crowd was able to get it too. I was impressed. The only time I had ever seen someone get a crowd to successfully engage in polyrhythmic claps was on Snarky Puppy’s tiny desk performance on TH-cam. 😂🎵🎶🎵🎶👏🏾
Yeah it was my first concert too as well as my first time seeing AAL Live. I'm in the very front. Burgundy shirt. It was rough being up there lol Definitely dope meeting Matt. He's a cool dude.
Very thankful to have such easy access to legendary drummers like this. I had to pay like $60 for Dave Weckl videos back in the day. Thanks Matt for the free access. Happy to return the favor in the form of album purchases, merch and live tickets.
Just did that after literally wiping my tears of joy after this video. Thank you Matt for the cam and the excellent non saturated, well balanced sound of your drum part. After listening to this video I just pre-ordered the Parrhesia Gold Nugget Vinyl and bought the Grid Dye T-Shirt just so I can have a dyed shirt too! 👕🤩
Matt Garska is so inspiring! He's inspired me to quit playing drums. Seriously, Matt is already considered one of the greatest drummers ever, and he's still so young.
I’m convinced this guy is one of the best drummers alive right now. Holy guacamole! Matt, you are a true master of your craft and I can’t wait to see you live.
It's amazing to me how much Tempting Time has evolved over time! I remember when the album first dropped, people talking about "good luck finding a human to play these drum parts".
I saw them with a previous drummer one of my first times seeing them.. I'm not sure which drummer it was. From what I understand they had a cpl. I remember they played Tempting Time cuz it was of my favs back then... I do remember the drummer as well as AAL as a band I would go keep seeing...For a loooong time... Friggin Amazing band. And Matt's just next level. Perfect fit.
Even outside of this video (which is obviously drum-centric), Matt really seems to be stealing the show. This latest album is the icing to that cake - he deserves all the love and attention! I say this as a lifelong guitarist and gigafan of Tosin & Javier
Nothing against any of these musicians at all, but I vastly prefer listening to this versus the studio recorded material. It is a result of what is expected from the genre, but I love that I can actually FEEL and HEAR what Matt sounds like. All of the dynamics and beautiful touch. The studios often strip a lot of that away from these types of bands. That's not to say that the level of production on the records isn't impeccable, I just wish modern metal and rock production allowed the true sound and deft of touch of the musicians come through. Incredible stuff!
I was there! First time seeing AAL and holy shit did they deliver. Matt’s drumming is otherworldly. Shout out to Nate from Intervals who also crushed it.
i'm gonna watch this at least 10 times in its entirety, or just my favorite songs in it, in the next like 2 years I already know, always go back to that 2019 drum cam that's on youtube even though its potato quality, thanks for posting
I guarantee you 90% of the fans in the crowd have no idea what a talent Matt is. I know they respect and love the sounds and rhythms he creates but he is on another level and makes it look so easy. The coordination and precision is insane! Although I was happy to hear some guys scream out that they love Matt at the intro of a song haha
@TeflonTwan I don't mean that ad a low blow to the band at all. I mean his talent is so high up there, I just hope they know he's very rare and it's an honor to watch a band like them live. Guess I didn't word that very well. My bad. Much respect to Animals As Leaders. They are all phenomenal artists.
I think that people that are into this kind of music are most likely musicians themselves, or at least artists of some sort, so I think they are hip to the level of musicianship and hard work all of the members have put into their respective instruments. But, I think the spirit of your post is true in the sense that Matt (as well as the other members) is beyond amazing and most of what Matt is doing is beyond the full understanding of most people (including most musicians) because he is that advanced and has put that much thought into each song and drum part, etc... Hopefully that made sense. I am just grateful to see so many people appreciating this kind of music. I have spent a lot of time feeling disheartened at the attention and accolades that certain pop musicians get for churning out awful one-dimensional songs, so to see a band like this getting the attention they deserve and to see how respectful and thoughtful all of the comments have been for their videos has given me some faith in humanity. Also, just wanted to add, that sometimes Matt makes it look easy, but other times he makes it look super hard because you can see him putting every ounce of energy and focus into keeping it from spiraling out of control, which I appreciate. I can see that he spends a lot of time riding that fine line between being in control and stretching his limit for growth. Super impressed by this band and this drummer. He makes me want to quit and practice more at the same time.
@MattGarstka Thanks so much for posting this! It is incredible to see what it looks and sounds like to play an entire show at a world class level. Drums are raw and un mixed... it revels so much about your playing. No hiding, and yet its freaking perfection!!!
Was at this show one of the bands I always seem to miss when they came to my town, but finally had the chance to see them & the musicianship with them 3 is just unreal
So freakin good, it's absolutely inspired playing, it really is. Me and a drumming buddy of mine get together every few weeks to watch drum vids on youtube and this was my favourite from our last session. Those left-hand hat and splash accents in Physical Education make me want to jump around the room! 🤣🤘
one of ; if not the greatest drummer alive.. such a mind blowing , out of this world experience just to watch this for free.... thanks sir matt gartska!
such a monster here!! matt one of the best .. he has been working hard trough the years i remember watch some videos when he join to AAL .. ND NOW HE BECOME A REAL MONSTER OF DRUMMING. much respect and thanks matt for this kind of videos very inspiring for the mortals hahaha
The price if everything and the value of nothing, Unbelievable dude. Pinnacle of musicality and drumming! Wish I could have seen you guys live this go around.
Still sad they don't show Weightless any love.. I feel like some of the songs would really fit in with the newer stuff 😓 Either way this band continues to step up the live shows and this tour was one of the best Animals shows I've ever seen
was at this show, probably my 4th or 5th time seeing AAL. by far and away their best performance ive witnessed.. the cleanliness, the tone, the WEIGHT. amazing set boys
I love Matt and everyone at Animals as Leaders because they're actually into teaching people music! Biiig props for posting an entire live set. So dope.
Scathing rendition of "Wave" still one of my favorites from you guys. And good to see Tosin rocking with you on "Gordian" .... Excellent drum cam ( and group set, feom what I can hear ).
We miss you guys in STL! Please, come back to The Pageant! We were heartbroken when it didn't work out in April of 2020. We're HUGE fans! Your transcripts and exercises are invaluable! 🤘🤘
Truly mirror of yor hard work = strength and endurance on your technique. Lots of time there. We are lucky enough to see you while you creating more music alive as a generation : )
this is the ultimate high for a drummer what a unit, matt has replaced lang as my fave timelord, punchiest accents n chops in town, what a great time and peak for music, thankyou matt for sharing
Hearing monomyth sounds like someone dicking around not knowing at times what they’re doing but we all know that what he is doing is absolutely out of this world!!!!!! Literally two brains!! ❤
I am at a loss for words. The performance, endurance and technicality on display here is arguably unrivalled in today's prog-metal. I am no drummer, but this has surely got to be one of the most impressive sets available on TH-cam Can't wait to catch AAL on the road again later this year. It's going to be special
Honestly Matt, how do you remember all of those parts? Has your brain just always worked like that your whole life? Just freakin awesome Matt! And smooooooooth! One of the best out there today for sure.
if you think about all the time wasted listening to a song over and over and over again to learn wtf a drummer was doing, then compare it to watching him play it. Wow. No wonder there are so many great drummers now, younger too. Its great.
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he's a metal-jazz-rock-prog-odd times-poly-fusion guy. astonishing
And Gospel ....
And Djent
and funk for SURE
prog and jazz = fusion
metal and rock = fusion
odd time = prog
He is a Progressive Drummer in short.
Even some good Ole Gospel chops. He can do it all.
Seriously awesome that one of the best drummers in the world posts drum cam videos of complete, unedited live sets with one of the best bands in the world.
He's the people's drummer
it really is. class personified.
Amen!!!
In a similar vein, Polyphia's always posting official playthroughs of their shit, Clay's drumming too, which is awesome. Love the emphasis on creating digital content these bands have nowadays.
I wish more people did it, I love eric moores drum cams, but he never post them anymore, gotta love it.
50:40 that was actually me proclaiming my love for matt....
that had to be the most amazing show i have ever been to...
how he do that??
Lmao
I screamed at Javier "JAVIER YOUR BEAUTIFULLLLL" no homo. They're all beautiful beings, calling out Javier seemed fitting :)
Musical human evolution - 1:14:38 - Complex polyrhythm claps 👏
Thats how you know theres a ton of musicians in the crowd \m/
So Sick!
7/8 Signature, complex polymeter claps.
When they came to Dallas, the crowd was able to get it too. I was impressed. The only time I had ever seen someone get a crowd to successfully engage in polyrhythmic claps was on Snarky Puppy’s tiny desk performance on TH-cam. 😂🎵🎶🎵🎶👏🏾
don't forget about the polymeter goodness at 1:10:33 oof!
The claping is good but it's just in 5
I was front row for this show, it was my first concert, blew me away!
I see you.
Yeah it was my first concert too as well as my first time seeing AAL Live. I'm in the very front. Burgundy shirt. It was rough being up there lol Definitely dope meeting Matt. He's a cool dude.
Hell of a first concert then.
@@Animefreakinfiniti7 Oh yeah so you had like 4 or 5 guys pulled over you by security then huh lol
@@SkylaneMusic lol, That was gnarly! Hopefully no one’s night was ruined by that.
I was mid crowd in front of tosin.
Very thankful to have such easy access to legendary drummers like this. I had to pay like $60 for Dave Weckl videos back in the day. Thanks Matt for the free access. Happy to return the favor in the form of album purchases, merch and live tickets.
My thoughts exactly! I try to support the creators I like too - that's amazing to hear there are still some like that out there.
If I was this damn good I'd would want them people out there to know for free
That’s how musicians could make money back in the day … sad we can’t do that today
Just did that after literally wiping my tears of joy after this video.
Thank you Matt for the cam and the excellent non saturated, well balanced sound of your drum part. After listening to this video I just pre-ordered the Parrhesia Gold Nugget Vinyl and bought the Grid Dye T-Shirt just so I can have a dyed shirt too! 👕🤩
@@matthewmalphrus2906it aint sad
no worries, i got you guys. you can skip the boring part and start at 00:01!
Best drummer in the world rn
thanks man!
@@HerbalistGuybrush Matt, Is this you?
Matt Garska is so inspiring! He's inspired me to quit playing drums. Seriously, Matt is already considered one of the greatest drummers ever, and he's still so young.
It’s not a competition
Pick up those sticks and make music
quit being a cry baby and pickup your sticks and start practicing.
And he seems like a genuine nice guy too
The drum tech needs massive props on this setup. So sooooo tight!
If there was an olympics for drums, Matt would take 90% of gold medals.
the only ones he wouldn't win are for playing slow and playing the same thing for more than one measure....
@@RustyDodd lol salty much
@@MrTisjeboy ?
@@RustyDodd right, you need a different temperament for this playing. but what he is doing is way more complex any way...
@@RustyDodd if only you knew
I’m convinced this guy is one of the best drummers alive right now. Holy guacamole! Matt, you are a true master of your craft and I can’t wait to see you live.
Matt's drumming is the thing that brings me tears of joy while I watch. Such beautiful playing.
if you have day job you cant play never like this..he is amazing
PLEASE NEVER TAKE THIS DOWN MATT. The amount I've learned just by watching this entire set once is crazy. Thanks a lot for this
I usually see youtube videos over 15-20 min and never wanna sit there and watch.. An hour and half of Matt? Count me in.
I would love to hear what Matt is listening to during one of their songs.
Clicks and guitars
Radio
Audiobooks
I’d imagine it’s what Tosin and Javier are playing at the moment.
@@kenmorgan4496 nah, impossible
Holy shit. Gordian Naught might be my favorite drum track right now. Need that red miso playthrough!
NEED right hahahha
You ain't kiddin.
Love how casual MG looks while playing this stuff as if he's not playing some of the most technical drum parts known to man
When I look at his hair and beard and I listen to his drumming... We lost Bonham, but we still have Garstka!
When Tomas Haake calls out as being an inspiration for todays drummer must feel pretty fuckin good
The guy is just astoundingly good. I have to giggle every time I see his videos. Wow!
I was literally just wishing I could relive this concert forever-it was a blast!
Careful what you wish for! Don't say that when there's a genie around! lol
It's amazing to me how much Tempting Time has evolved over time! I remember when the album first dropped, people talking about "good luck finding a human to play these drum parts".
I'd love to hear a recorded version with Matt's drum parts
I saw them with a previous drummer one of my first times seeing them..
I'm not sure which drummer it was. From what I understand they had a cpl.
I remember they played Tempting Time cuz it was
of my favs back then...
I do remember the drummer as well as AAL as a band I would go keep seeing...For a loooong time...
Friggin Amazing band.
And Matt's just next level.
Perfect fit.
The amount of control is beautiful, nothing is forced. The finesse is never lost
Even outside of this video (which is obviously drum-centric), Matt really seems to be stealing the show. This latest album is the icing to that cake - he deserves all the love and attention! I say this as a lifelong guitarist and gigafan of Tosin & Javier
yeah legit: Matt's the most interesting thing about AAL nowadays for sure.
@@DavySolaris Matt is the most interesting thing nowadays period.
Playing the whole set is an inconceivable accomplishment. A feat of the body and mind.
22:29 and 24:28, love the insane blast beats with the feet between the hands, creating 32nd notes. Unreal how clean it is at that tempo.
Nothing against any of these musicians at all, but I vastly prefer listening to this versus the studio recorded material. It is a result of what is expected from the genre, but I love that I can actually FEEL and HEAR what Matt sounds like. All of the dynamics and beautiful touch. The studios often strip a lot of that away from these types of bands. That's not to say that the level of production on the records isn't impeccable, I just wish modern metal and rock production allowed the true sound and deft of touch of the musicians come through. Incredible stuff!
I'm not the biggest AAL fan, but watching Matt play is just awesome. That drum kit sounds absolutely fucking unreal as well
Pure drum essence. Such a pleasure to witness one of the greatest hitting the garsfcuk out of the drums. 🙏
I was there! First time seeing AAL and holy shit did they deliver. Matt’s drumming is otherworldly. Shout out to Nate from Intervals who also crushed it.
My man you are just dreamwalking through different dimensions of time when you play
Ain't gonna lie, he's been killing it on the drums for the past decade or so and is by far my favorite drummer from this era.
i'm gonna watch this at least 10 times in its entirety, or just my favorite songs in it, in the next like 2 years I already know, always go back to that 2019 drum cam that's on youtube even though its potato quality, thanks for posting
It's sad we cannot hear guitars this well
but gotcha
I guarantee you 90% of the fans in the crowd have no idea what a talent Matt is. I know they respect and love the sounds and rhythms he creates but he is on another level and makes it look so easy. The coordination and precision is insane! Although I was happy to hear some guys scream out that they love Matt at the intro of a song haha
I’ve been a drummer for over 20 years and I’ve been consistently blown away by his ability since I heard of him about 8-10 years ago.
Low blow man. Those fans wouldn’t be there if they didn’t know the band was talented..
@TeflonTwan I don't mean that ad a low blow to the band at all. I mean his talent is so high up there, I just hope they know he's very rare and it's an honor to watch a band like them live. Guess I didn't word that very well. My bad. Much respect to Animals As Leaders. They are all phenomenal artists.
I think that people that are into this kind of music are most likely musicians themselves, or at least artists of some sort, so I think they are hip to the level of musicianship and hard work all of the members have put into their respective instruments. But, I think the spirit of your post is true in the sense that Matt (as well as the other members) is beyond amazing and most of what Matt is doing is beyond the full understanding of most people (including most musicians) because he is that advanced and has put that much thought into each song and drum part, etc... Hopefully that made sense. I am just grateful to see so many people appreciating this kind of music. I have spent a lot of time feeling disheartened at the attention and accolades that certain pop musicians get for churning out awful one-dimensional songs, so to see a band like this getting the attention they deserve and to see how respectful and thoughtful all of the comments have been for their videos has given me some faith in humanity. Also, just wanted to add, that sometimes Matt makes it look easy, but other times he makes it look super hard because you can see him putting every ounce of energy and focus into keeping it from spiraling out of control, which I appreciate. I can see that he spends a lot of time riding that fine line between being in control and stretching his limit for growth. Super impressed by this band and this drummer. He makes me want to quit and practice more at the same time.
@kevinkohlbrenner591 Perfectly said! Didn't think I'd offend people with what I said but others took it the wrong way. You get it.
A true gift to the world. Thank you so much for this.
59:12 The synchronization and precision of Javier's headbanging with Matt's cymbal bashing and cracking backbeat is insane.
He's just tooooo sickkk!! I love seeing him add all those extra ghosts and stuff to what were already super complicated older tracks
ghost notes everywhere! wow amazing sound
This content is too good to be watching for free.
I was at this show jumping in and out of the pit the whole time. It was incredible! Night of my life! Y’all are really good live!
They’re so unbelievably tight now. Wow.
The fact that I can watch this for free is incredible! Thank you Matt! See you at the next closest show!!
@MattGarstka Thanks so much for posting this! It is incredible to see what it looks and sounds like to play an entire show at a world class level. Drums are raw and un mixed... it revels so much about your playing. No hiding, and yet its freaking perfection!!!
Ok, but can he play Lars parts?
I doubt it, its just too hard
Imagine the endurance needed to play the whole set! Matt's playing is mind-blowing!
You're simply incredible dude. Thanks for being on earth on the same time I am and thus having the chance to learn so much from you in real time!!
I don't think that I've ever seen anything done so flawlessly in my entire life
Matt Gartska you are an absolute LEGEND
Much love for Matt posting this view of the whole concert !I'm loving this!
Like how the crowd at 33:40 is clapping in 4/4 while the song is in 19/8 😂😂, at least it sounds that way to me haha
I hear it in 15/16
@@warwickaudio i'm sure you do
It is indeed in 19
The precision and clarity are out of this world, holy s***
It's incredible how much everything just flows. It feels so natural even though these drum parts are incredibly complex
This is mesmerizing. He’s just so good.
Was at this show one of the bands I always seem to miss when they came to my town, but finally had the chance to see them & the musicianship with them 3 is just unreal
It's always nice to hear TPOEATVON. My favorite AAL song. The first album had nice vibes. It sounds great with the chops on drums.
I like how they blend in Behaving Badly after Matt's solo
Effortless display of creativity, power and precision 🤘
Thank you Matt, you're incredibly inspiring. I work every day to get as good as you. Worst case, I miss the moon and end up in the stars
So freakin good, it's absolutely inspired playing, it really is. Me and a drumming buddy of mine get together every few weeks to watch drum vids on youtube and this was my favourite from our last session. Those left-hand hat and splash accents in Physical Education make me want to jump around the room! 🤣🤘
Wave of babies is tough one but playing it after Tempting Time and ending the show with CAFO, that’s just brilliance
ill definetely cry in a show like this.
same bro same
Ahhhhhhhhhh yeaaaaahhhhhh!!!!! Come to the Philippines!!!!!!! Pleaseee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Really huge huge huge huge fan here, mannn!!!!!
one of ; if not the greatest drummer alive.. such a mind blowing , out of this world experience just to watch this for free.... thanks sir matt gartska!
This is so unbelievably good. I have watched it a couple of times and haven't noticed any mistakes, Matt is an absolute gun!!
1:10:08 is one of my favorite fills of all time. So damn clean.
That high pitched scream at 18:50 was the same as my first reaction to Gordian Naughts power. Such a killer song
such a monster here!! matt one of the best .. he has been working hard trough the years i remember watch some videos when he join to AAL .. ND NOW HE BECOME A REAL MONSTER OF DRUMMING. much respect and thanks matt for this kind of videos very inspiring for the mortals hahaha
The price if everything and the value of nothing, Unbelievable dude. Pinnacle of musicality and drumming! Wish I could have seen you guys live this go around.
I really want to see Red Miso live!
Still sad they don't show Weightless any love.. I feel like some of the songs would really fit in with the newer stuff 😓 Either way this band continues to step up the live shows and this tour was one of the best Animals shows I've ever seen
Thank you for posting this!!! Nothing compares to seeing from a live show perspective 👏👏👏
was at this show, probably my 4th or 5th time seeing AAL. by far and away their best performance ive witnessed.. the cleanliness, the tone, the WEIGHT. amazing set boys
I love Matt and everyone at Animals as Leaders because they're actually into teaching people music! Biiig props for posting an entire live set. So dope.
What a perfect birthday present to wake up to. Thanks Matt!
I been watching this almost everyday since this video been out
I love good quality drum cams🥳 and Matt is god tier as usual 🔥
Thanks for taking time to set everything up and record this video for the drummers!
Those ghost notes during the Thoughts and Prayers opening are incredible.
S tier set list. Also idk how the heck he makes it look so damn easy but the man's a machine
Amazing concert! Thanks for sharing your special gift Matt. Keep the videos coming please!
he's so good
Scathing rendition of "Wave" still one of my favorites from you guys. And good to see Tosin rocking with you on "Gordian" .... Excellent drum cam ( and group set, feom what I can hear ).
Hope to see the Atlanta show too!
Your drumming is just so damn creative and solid Matt!
We miss you guys in STL! Please, come back to The Pageant! We were heartbroken when it didn't work out in April of 2020. We're HUGE fans! Your transcripts and exercises are invaluable! 🤘🤘
I was here!!! I was as close as the 3rd row of fans to right of Matt!
Truly mirror of yor hard work = strength and endurance on your technique.
Lots of time there. We are lucky enough to see you while you creating more music alive as a generation : )
Can't get much better than this, man.
What a legend! Don’t know how to describe how much I admire this video!
God damn man, whats it feel like? To be in that groove like this, with those two guitarist just riffing, has to be absolutely incredible.
Astonishing drummer. You need someone like him to fit in perfectly with Tosin ! What a trio ! Woah !
this is the ultimate high for a drummer what a unit, matt has replaced lang as my fave timelord, punchiest accents n chops in town, what a great time and peak for music, thankyou matt for sharing
Hearing monomyth sounds like someone dicking around not knowing at times what they’re doing but we all know that what he is doing is absolutely out of this world!!!!!!
Literally two brains!! ❤
I've listened to this completely at least three times already, now's the fourth time at 0.75x just to inspect what he's doing better
I am at a loss for words. The performance, endurance and technicality on display here is arguably unrivalled in today's prog-metal. I am no drummer, but this has surely got to be one of the most impressive sets available on TH-cam
Can't wait to catch AAL on the road again later this year. It's going to be special
Just found this band couple days ago. Wow just wow can’t wait to see you in Cleveland soon
Honestly Matt, how do you remember all of those parts? Has your brain just always worked like that your whole life? Just freakin awesome Matt! And smooooooooth! One of the best out there today for sure.
I am a guitar player and I learn A LOT about music by watching you play. Thanks for sharing
if you think about all the time wasted listening to a song over and over and over again to learn wtf a drummer was doing, then compare it to watching him play it. Wow. No wonder there are so many great drummers now, younger too. Its great.
This is the content I've been waiting for
Goat. 24:30 that a new kinda blast there with the kicks displaced