This really puts into perspective just how important not only the actual playing is, but the way the drums are set up and recorded, his kit just SOUNDS like a metal kit, cause that's how it's set up, there's a lot less dynamic capability, the cymbals are all punchy, the kick is triggered, the snare dominates, its crazy to see how different styles of music need different setups and recording / mixing styles. Very interesting!
I'm not even a drummer and I was just thinking that it sounds like its set up for metal because of the triggered kicks. Its all really tight and sharp and loud sounding. I was thinking it might make a big difference if he was doing it on a different kit. Im glad to know I was thinking on the right track being terrible at drums and knowing next to nothing about them myself.
Every drum on his kit uses a little trigger. He blends in just a bit of top-mic on the snare. It's really hard to duplicate jazz dynamics with a setup like his.
Man! Why not message Sam so you can make a collab video? Like Metal drummer attempt jazz episode 2! You choose the songs that he's going to play! Great reaction btw!!! 🤘
With so many fake “reaction” videos out there, I truly appreciate him keeping it honest and uploading it anyway. And yes the ad started right on cue for me too. 😂
I am a drummer but was asked to try out for bass in a cover band. When we took a break I asked to sit on the kit. Did some triplet rudiments across the kit to get a feel. Drummer snarled with a comment of Yeah but can you keep a beat? Broke out with Would from AiC and he had to pick his jaw up off the floor. I didn't get the gig but guitarist started another project and asked for my drumming. Lead to 2 of my closest friends 15 years later.
This might sound like sarcasm but it is not: I’m really glad you just left the mistake of not downloading the video instead of starting over. With kids you gotta just roll with it.
Fuckin' right dude. Your whole point about getting a double pedal and maybe not mastering it, but learning something from it and appreciating it. Yes. We need more of that in life, let alone just music. Good to see you back, bro.
you're the only real youtuber garrett. nobody else talks to the camera like they kinda don't wanna be here like you and its just like having a sorta forced conversation with somebody you like but don't know very well outside the gig like in the old times.
Well said “Stop shitting on what your not” because of that I’m subscribing. I play, horribly, but I love it and won’t stop till I improve. Even minutely. It’s a passion not critique
I’m so happy to see a new video from you man! Samus’s kit is heavily triggered so it would definitely be a weird fit on a jazz stage, but he is a fucking beast. I love your takes on things and how honest you are, and how open you are to such different styles. I miss your videos and hope your new space and settling into the new baby means more videos.
Man. Just relax... we are here to enjoy your stuff that you have to offer. Breathe sir... breathe. :D I am so glad that you are back in the saddle. Be well Sir
propagandhi shirt??? no freakin way! please do a video to their songs... that band changed my life when I was like 12 years old, still listen to them today 20+ years later, G.O.A.Ts
As someone who has been listening to all kinds of metal music for years, I enjoy these kind of reaction videos. Now I listen to not only metal but also jazz, fusion, blues, classical, ambiance, and many other genres with pleasure. Also included are tons of bands and guitar virtuosos. The mixing of musical genres makes music incredibly delicious. And it's very professional, especially when drummers of different genres try to understand each other's music. Normally, some metal bands had drummers with a jazz background and they accomplished great things. There are also metal musicians who later played jazz and fusion. Each genre has its own challenges and tricks. Exploring all of this is so much fun. I think a musician nowadays has to be versatile. This brings great success. Garrett and other metal and jazz musicians are actually doing a very important job. For example, now all great guitar virtuosos choose to work with drummers with versatility. Genres have long been mixed, in fact. And that's a good thing.
Interesting. I watched 66Samus' video, and liked his sense of humour, re the whole "jazz thing". As a non-drummer (actually a mediocre bassist), It's sort of easy, and difficult at the same time to critique his jazz playing.... My thoughts, as someone who has spent many evenings at a small jazz club in London, are that there is a subtlety that a good jazz drummer gets, that seems to go out of the window, when the "metal" guys get involved. I watched and listened to guys like the (sadly) late Chris Dagley, and loved the dynamics he could get out of a small jazz kit (one kick, one hanging tom, and just a couple of cymbals). Going from seeming whisper quietness, to full on attack, but never overwhelming the rest of the band. I guess that part of it, is that most jazzers I know and have listened to, are usually playing small venues, where they are mixing themselves to the rest of the band, without monitors, big PA systems, and that seems to be a crucial element. The ghost notes, which get the subtleties of the feel, tend to get lost on a big kit, where volume seems to be a priority. I remember another drummer i used to really enjoy, Ben reynolds, who plays in The Horne Section, doing a latin number with one hand just keeping the main rhythm with a shaker, and the other hand playing the rest of the kit. And he just grooved. I'm sure that neither of these guys would fit into a metal band, so it's sort of "horses for courses". have
A good drummer is a good drummer, and you can definately hear that Sam is a metal drummer playing jazz. Super clean, perhaps a bit too clean for jazz enthusiasts. Probably very loud as well. Happy your posting videos again!
I think one issue with his take on jazz is that the drum sound is still a metal drum sound, including triggered bass drum, very punchy toms, a cutting snare sound etc. Still fun, but really hampered by the drum sound, IMO.
Please stop playing caravan with 8th notes!!!!! God damn whiplash! See what I mean here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IFfv4bwSzyo.html
Love having you back. Glad everything is okay. I'm a metal head. What would you recommend for some entry-level jazz. I'm more of an old school metal-head, so hard rock, thrash, death metal. I even like oldies rock, be-bop, etc. Open to suggestions.
Dude, I actually followed the same path as you. Thanks to metal music, I learned to listen to other types of music. I may not be able to recommend jazz directly to you, but if you listen to fusion, maybe I can suggest a few names. There isn't a big difference anyway. Some of them may even be experimental. For example, if it doesn't feel heavy, definitely meet Allan holdsworth. He is one of Fredrik Thordendal's most influential guitarists. Mike Keneally for example could be an interesting experience. Chris Poland solo albums and the group OHM can be a good choice. Al di meola is a must try. Frank Zappa, for example, is important and experimental, jazz, fusion. Wayne Krantz (Jazz - Fusion) is a sick dude. And their music might even sound weird, but it's fun once you get used to it. Of course, apart from these, it is possible to find jazz and fusion elements in Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Steve Morse, Mathias IA Eklundh, Gutrie Govan, Shawn Lane, Glen Drover (his solo album is good) and many virtuoso albums. But if you say you want to listen to more old school jazz, I think you may have to go to the roots. There are definitely jazz listeners who can give better advice than me on this subject. The end of this goes up to Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, John Mclauglin, Joe pass. Even I haven't listened to most of the last ones I mentioned :) I hope it will be an exciting musical journey for you.
Looking great bud, great to have you back! ...since I'm confronted a lot with Jazz and Metal but not a drummer myself. I sometimes think that Jazz drums is like progressive Metal drums, but with more dynamics and finesse... Guess I need to learn more. haha
Get UBlock Origin browser extension to block 99% of ads, trackers, and other bad stuff. RU-vid and everything else. It will change your whole internet experience and you'll never go back. Love the channel!
Garret, fellah. If you're watching those 'tube vids on PC, just get some Adblocker. This will spare you awkward ad moments without having to download them. And thanks, 'twas great reaction!
Or you could get RU-vid Premium or if you're a cheap bastard like me use the Opera Browser. By default it blocks ads and you can install extensions like UBlock or Ad Guard if those pesky ads get through, plus it has a built-in VPN. Oh and yes you talking over the video is annoying and counter productive, hit that pause button brah and rewind 5 or so seconds...
You ok? At the start of this vid you sounded dejected? Like it's difficult to continue? I'm a subscriber and I really enjoy your breakdowns. The insight, the perspective - super interesting.
May I suggest uBlock Origin as an adblocker? It's a great open source software that just works. I'm aware that it might be uncomfortable for you to use, but now RU-vid is being very, very intense with ads. It's unbearable.
There are very few drummers who can do both metal and jazz well...it takes kind of the opposite mentality. Martin Lopez and Sean Reinert are the only ones I’ve heard who could really pull it off, and maybe Vinnie Colaiuta on the flip side. That mechanical precision you need for metal...makes you sound way too stiff.
I enjoyed him doing jazz with a metal flair. I'm not a drummer and I can't do metal or jazz on drums, but I'm an aficionado. I'm a keyboardist. But I also appreciate crossover styles, so his stuff was right up my alley. BTW, I'm also a sound engineer. If I had him in a small venue with a jazz group, I'd love to have him in the room, but that wouldn't be possible. I'd have to put him in a surround to control the drums. Nice thing about small venue drummers is the natural sound of the drums, but I can do the more processed heavier stuff where it fits.
Most of these are super easy. I grew up in hard-core bands. But I also liked Dave Matthews band in the late 90s lol. Ans maybe its because of that but I never found swing grooves to be hard at All
Dude, your voice in this video sounds like you just watched the last episode of Babylon 5... I hope that whatever caused this has passed/healed/corrected itself.
Dunno if you have a bit cramped in this set up but I feel kinda claustrophobic with your face so close. :p I'd also find it interesting if we could see your hands so you could maybe try some things yourself when watching interesting stuff or maybe even have a full drum set ready so you can show yourself when explaining stuff or stuff and stuff or whatever.
The thing I find difficult about watching this video is , you are so loud and the video you are reacting to is way to soft , I can’t turn it up loud enough to actually hear what the guy is playing . A little constructive criticism.
