He's using Audix D series live drum mic's, they are truly like cheating.. I bet he hasn't even done much EQ to that kick, it's just naturally the way the D6 sounds.
if they were recording the whole set like they might in a studio, they could have bespoke mics for each drum - imo that's the secret for a god-tier drum mix, live OR studio
He doesn't just "play drums." He genuinely plays music on a drum kit. There is a difference. And it's extremely rare in this genre. Alex is truly an artist at his instrument.
@@stevensauls2013 I guess you might think it's awesome if you haven't seen some really awesome stuff like I have. On the plus side... thank you for spelling and using you're and your correctly.
A metal drummer that doesn't need double kick all of the time to "be a metal drummer." I've spoken to a friend a lot about him and it's interesting how Silent Planet is a metal band, but Alex isn't your typical metal drummer yet can still carry the music. Kind of makes me think of like Post Hardcore vs actual Metalcore.
Nic Pettersen from Northlane is another prime example of not using double kick all the time. He used a lot more in their old stuff but only when it called for it.
Liam Harlow hell yea man, i just had a clinic with the drummer of periphery and he mentioned that most of his stuff is just singles with the right foot, and he rarely has parts in periphery’s songs where its elongated double kick hits
I agree with your statement on his kick work. Another perfrct example is Wolves at the Gate's album Types and Shadows. No doubles used, but you barely notice.
Saw them live right after covid eased up with a group of friends. A guy in our group absolutely loves these these guys and the singer stage dove on our group. My buddy was out of his mind happy. The band really freaking killed.
Man oh man, Alex is on a whole nother level. Insane chops with the perfect amount of groove and heavy-ness! He always does precisely what the song requires.
Alex grooves so damn hard at 1:52, this guy is playing deep in the pocket. This is next level drumming for this genre, the only other drummer in the same league is Nic Peterson from Northlane. Those ghost notes and grooves he pays using the hi-hat, wild.
@Sweet Jones III I mean he's not wrong... that was a triplet.. but the skill lies in how he carried that fill over the bar and comes into the upbeat with it.
Sweet Jones III just saw your amazing reply when i revisited this video to get some motivation from Alex . If i am a “non drummer” I wouldn’t know thats a Hi-hat. And also i wouldn’t know that he used 5 stroke rolls which the sticking pattern is rr ll R in between beat 1 and 2 (in case you didn’t know) and the fifth stroke “R” accented on beat 2. Then followed by 8th note triplets ending on count 3 with the snare and right crash. Happy trying. Cheers (Took me about 3 secs to breakdown the lick)
Alex Camarena Dude loved everything about your drumming. Stylistically amazing. You inspire people like me to keep playing. Gonna get myself one of those hats and ride! Cheers brotha!
Just sat here for like 10 minutes trying to figure out what happened at 1:07 (I think it's just a 16th fill with the left hand alternating between the snare and open hi-hat but it's sick)
I don't think he's just alternating, but it is a linear pattern with the bass snare and toms. The hit hat just hits on a really cool accent. I get a ton of inspiration in my playing from Alex, and he uses similar fills in the stuff that I've sat there for HOURS and dissected. But by doing so, it's made me a better drummer. Currently working on a cover of Understanding Love as Loss, including the really fast interlude that I've yet to see covered in it's entirety. It's taken me months to figure out what he's doing there!
@@WoahitsMicah Ah...that makes a lot more sense now that you've said that. Guess it's easy to assume that it was only alternating. I'll be on the lookout for your cover man! That's one of my favorite songs by SP.
it is in fact somewhat of a linear fill that (i think, from watching at 0.25x speed) goes : crash snare snare snare crash/kick HH snare high-tom snare kick low-tom HH kick kick low-tom low-tom crash/kick crash/kick crash/kick crash/kick double-crash/kick
all live drum videos need to be done like this, i mean, dont get me wrong, the ones that you can hear the cymbals... and the cymbals, along with, maybe a snare... are good, but something about the way this is mixed is just awesome. I get that its the album version, mixed in the favor of this video, but anthony slays (obviously)
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One of my favourite drummers 🤘🏻
Honestly, you and Alex are my two favorite drummers dude. Y'all are just so tight and play with some excellent groove.
you're one of the most underrated youtube drummers.
Please interview!!!
Favorite*
Don W bruh
dude is SO tight, and the mix is pure grease - love this
HA Drum cams when my boi ;)
'pure grease' fuck yes my dude wtf xD love it! and 100% agree, mix is beast!!
@Ashley Green .. it's the perfect mix of crispy and buttery eh
Or cheesecake. Pure cheesecake. Th
Whoever their sound guy is needs a massive raise
He's using Audix D series live drum mic's, they are truly like cheating.. I bet he hasn't even done much EQ to that kick, it's just naturally the way the D6 sounds.
if they were recording the whole set like they might in a studio, they could have bespoke mics for each drum - imo that's the secret for a god-tier drum mix, live OR studio
I literally can’t get enough of this dudes kit, drum sound, and groove. It’s such a perfect package.
Drum playing where Alex has demonstrated that every single note/stroke counts and has immense importance.
He doesn't just "play drums." He genuinely plays music on a drum kit. There is a difference. And it's extremely rare in this genre. Alex is truly an artist at his instrument.
Of course dude
Lmao
The synths in this song are brilliant
Use of hi hat in that fill at 0:35 is sick
RIGHT???
Awesome? You need to watch more drummer videos dude.
@@TheWitchOvAgnesi you're off your rocker if you think this is anything less than awesome.
@@stevensauls2013 I guess you might think it's awesome if you haven't seen some really awesome stuff like I have.
On the plus side... thank you for spelling and using you're and your correctly.
@ivebeen Your mom.
There's so much space in these fills. It sounds so huge and open. Makes the brain fuzzy.
A metal drummer that doesn't need double kick all of the time to "be a metal drummer." I've spoken to a friend a lot about him and it's interesting how Silent Planet is a metal band, but Alex isn't your typical metal drummer yet can still carry the music. Kind of makes me think of like Post Hardcore vs actual Metalcore.
Nic Pettersen from Northlane is another prime example of not using double kick all the time. He used a lot more in their old stuff but only when it called for it.
@@udaman100 I'll have to give them a listen.
Liam Harlow hell yea man, i just had a clinic with the drummer of periphery and he mentioned that most of his stuff is just singles with the right foot, and he rarely has parts in periphery’s songs where its elongated double kick hits
I agree with your statement on his kick work. Another perfrct example is Wolves at the Gate's album Types and Shadows. No doubles used, but you barely notice.
Saw them live right after covid eased up with a group of friends. A guy in our group absolutely loves these these guys and the singer stage dove on our group. My buddy was out of his mind happy. The band really freaking killed.
This is the best live drum recording I have heard in a long time, well done
often they add samples after the initial recording... at the mix... would be surprise if theres none
Jimmy Perron no samples or editing. Just Chris Ghazel being drum mixing freak. :)
Man, the ghost note king is BACK
That drum sound is immense! I love that snare sound.
I'm a country drummer and he is one my favorite drummers. That use of space...damn!!
He has such a “flow state” of drumming.
i love watching Alex drum
I have watched this over a 100 times.. I cant get enough of this mix!
Thanks so much! We have a bunch of videos of him if you haven’t seen them all yet.
He seems to find so much time and space in-between beats.. its crazy.. super smooth, nothing is ever rushed
very talented! This guy goes to my "mustwatch" list
My favorite drummer. The groove, the accuracy, the power...what a beast! 💪👍
Dude is a total beast on the drums!
Super clean set when he plays live
This guy has awesome groove, timing and feel. Awesome mix, too
So sick! One of my top 5 favorite drummers!
Alex, you are a great musician. Powerful, soulful, and locked in the pocket. It's so refreshing to see a drummer who doesn't overplay. Peace.
Man that into gives me goosebumps! Perfect way to start a show. His drumming is so groovy . I love it!
Man oh man, Alex is on a whole nother level. Insane chops with the perfect amount of groove and heavy-ness! He always does precisely what the song requires.
This dude is so DYNAMICCCCCC!!!! I love it!!! AND THAT MIX,,,,,,,AHHHHHHHHHHHHHGHGHHGGHG
damn i love this. all you can hear is the wonderful instruments! so heavy.. love it!!
I have to agree that this is one of my favorite drummers. Idk man, something about his groove, his composure. He's that fucking good 🤘
This dude is unbelievable! I can't stop watching
Alex holds it down so well. such a hidden gem. 🖤
I really enjoy watching this dude drum! Killer job!
The mix is incredible. But damn, Alex is INCREDIBLE. By far my favorite drummer. That SJC kit sounds phenomenal as well.
dude his fills! I can't get over them!!!!!!🤘🤘🤘
His shirt say it all! This dude hit hard! Amazing drumming and mixing, next level stuff.
I fucking love this dudes playing, not your typical metal dude and everything he plays seems to fit the song perfectly!!
One of my favorite drummers 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
one of the more solid drummers currently just holds together so good
More from Alex please. I absolutely love him.
It's phenomenal just hearing the drums like this, really super vid and damn his groove is so solid and pronounced 🤘
Those cymbals baby omg they cut so well!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Absolutely "Godlike"!!! 🤘🤘🤘My favorite drummer.
The feels...it's so fucking good..... so ggoddammn fucking good... Camarena is a goddamn monument of a drummer.
Great Talent Drummer Alex Camarena 👍👌👋
@@CarlosmanuelChavezayuso-gi5qy 👏👏👏
Such great control, and the mix sounds soooo good!
Those cymbals sound amazing.
good gravy this mix is maximum gas, literally nothing sounds better
If you guys actually read these comments, please please please please come play in Hawaii on Oahu. Love your music
Beautiful drums and beautiful cymbals. Very nice setup
The way he play's makes me remember of Anup Sastry
You mean Anus Pastry?
@@werehalohex who is that? You're brother? Grow up man
Brandon Cruse Drums amazing 😂🤦♂️
If you claim to know who Anup Sastry is then you should def know Anus Pastry.
@@pedromacedo4107 you must be a joy to be around 🤡
This is the best live capture I’ve ever heard!
Alex grooves so damn hard at 1:52, this guy is playing deep in the pocket. This is next level drumming for this genre, the only other drummer in the same league is Nic Peterson from Northlane. Those ghost notes and grooves he pays using the hi-hat, wild.
I love that part of this song! Such a vibe. I agree with this statement so much. Nic and Alex are are so underrated! Pioneers in the genre for sure!
This mix goes CRAZY
02:23 sick fill
This dude is a beast holy moly
Goodness! These drums sound MASSIVE
Goddamn that is solid. It's like studio
Alex just puts EVERYONE at shame that say bigger people can't/shouldnt play drums. One of my absolute favorite drummers ever.
Big dudes groove is just crushing it!!! Love it!
buttery smooth!!!!
Much respect for the 18" (guessing/exaggerating?) ride tom! Solid drummer! Totally playing for the song... Love it!
The mix so lit
0:34 that hit hat is crazy man.
Greetings from Argentina!
Love this so much!
Just found these guys... holy shit. So good
The groove is jus🔥🔥
flawless drummer
so perfect
Love his setup
Don't listen to much heavy music, but the feel of this drummer is incredible.
Great work on the mix!
Videos like this make me wish and hope that they eventually release a deluxe edition with instrumental versions of the songs
I think we can say that about most metal acts out there, can't we!
So damn crazy good!
This man is no nonsense 🤣🤣🤣 this is siiiccck .. the mix is gnarley too bro 👌🏿
Kyle Copeland Thank you! 🙏🏼
his triplet high hat fills are just insaneeeeee
SO TIGHT!! 🤘🏼
1:44
Them ghost note fills...i just came
This guy is such a goddamn beast!
Huge fan of this guy!
fuckkkkk this mixing is good
i want more songs from that live show PLEASEEEE
Love this
Speechless.
Pure dynamic
That hi-hat triplets on 0:36 🔥🔥
@Sweet Jones III I mean he's not wrong... that was a triplet.. but the skill lies in how he carried that fill over the bar and comes into the upbeat with it.
Sweet Jones III just saw your amazing reply when i revisited this video to get some motivation from Alex .
If i am a “non drummer” I wouldn’t know thats a Hi-hat. And also i wouldn’t know that he used 5 stroke rolls which the sticking pattern is rr ll R in between beat 1 and 2 (in case you didn’t know) and the fifth stroke “R” accented on beat 2. Then followed by 8th note triplets ending on count 3 with the snare and right crash. Happy trying.
Cheers
(Took me about 3 secs to breakdown the lick)
That treble clef I didn’t even know that! Haha cheers brotha!
Alex Camarena Dude loved everything about your drumming. Stylistically amazing. You inspire people like me to keep playing. Gonna get myself one of those hats and ride! Cheers brotha!
@@thattrebleclef359 BAH GAHD that man has a family !!!
Gat. Damn. Everything about this is amazing
this guy's time feel is perfect
What a drummer!
Legend!
Just sat here for like 10 minutes trying to figure out what happened at 1:07 (I think it's just a 16th fill with the left hand alternating between the snare and open hi-hat but it's sick)
yeah that seems right
That's exactly what it is. A perfect fill for that section too.
I don't think he's just alternating, but it is a linear pattern with the bass snare and toms. The hit hat just hits on a really cool accent. I get a ton of inspiration in my playing from Alex, and he uses similar fills in the stuff that I've sat there for HOURS and dissected. But by doing so, it's made me a better drummer. Currently working on a cover of Understanding Love as Loss, including the really fast interlude that I've yet to see covered in it's entirety. It's taken me months to figure out what he's doing there!
@@WoahitsMicah Ah...that makes a lot more sense now that you've said that. Guess it's easy to assume that it was only alternating. I'll be on the lookout for your cover man! That's one of my favorite songs by SP.
it is in fact somewhat of a linear fill that (i think, from watching at 0.25x speed) goes : crash snare snare snare crash/kick HH snare high-tom snare kick low-tom HH kick kick low-tom low-tom crash/kick crash/kick crash/kick crash/kick double-crash/kick
This shit gives me chills.
all live drum videos need to be done like this, i mean, dont get me wrong, the ones that you can hear the cymbals... and the cymbals, along with, maybe a snare... are good, but something about the way this is mixed is just awesome. I get that its the album version, mixed in the favor of this video, but anthony slays (obviously)
i can feel this power !
His ghost notes are lit.
Never heard of them, but this is really clean. Quality drumming.
FIRE!!
Excelenteeee, tocas rebieeen so sick bro 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
He's so goddamn smooth.
All things will be made NEW
That opening fill was pretty rad
Edit: everything was fcking rad
Nathan Sy 🤣🙌🏼
It's just...so...clean O.O
That snare is mmm mmmmm. This dude fuckin slays.