Sean Reinert tells about his career as a musician, the new Cynic record, re-visiting a part of metal history with DTA, his ideas of sounds, setups & composing and last but not least Sean reveals some insights about BLASTBEATS ;-) Enjoy!
Fuk dude I just turned on the phone to listen some Death and when I scroll down to the comment section I saw that he died! I dont even know what to say...
Sean was my teacher during the early Cynic days. He introduced me to Vinnie Colaiuta’s albums. Humble and cool dude. He changed my world and set the foundation for my drumming. One of two teachers that were able to teach me because of how advanced I was starting out. I was blessed to have this Legend come to my home and change my life with his knowledge.
The EliteGeek He was the best! I played bass for Cynic and I used to live at the warehouse In Kendall. I was also the bassist for Atheist at the time Tony had joined Pestilence at the time. Fusion was his passion. So sad. Darren
Sean's drumming on "Human" is something to behold. How he was able to play with so much colour and groove to his playing, at such high speed was incredible. And I love what he says about playing what is right for the song. Such a flexible and selfless musician. R.I.P.
This dude is one of the most underrated drummers in metal or maybe just in music period. The drums on cynics traces in air are so tasteful, groovey and dynamic.
My friend... It's not traces in air, it's "traced", if you're gonna praise somebody for their work at least get the title correctly. Also, ever hear Focus?
He mentioned Neil a few times. Who would have known they would die almost at the same time of this year. Two legends of drumming gone. Rest in peace, masters of percussion.
Sean also drums on a Gruesome track called Fragments of Psyche and you can just tell it's him. Like that song wouldn't nearly have the personality it has without Sean on the kit. He's amazing.
This guy literally was at the SPEARHEAD of techniques and playing that would change extreme metal....he was also at the spearhead of extreme metal at its first off time count in.....this guy IS METAL HISTORY!! RIP Sean. You and Neil will have a lot to talk about.
His work on the Death record changed everything for me. I was 13 and suddenly the options in heavy music seemed to be without limit. Such a great player!
2020 is off to a bad start. Funny he mentions Neil Peart here a few times and now in 2020, both Neil and Sean pass away weeks apart. R.I.P. Sean and Neil.
I love Death's version of Painkiller (more than the original), and the drums are a big part of the why....Cynic's album is just beyond words awesome....
RIP brother. You're the sole reason why I picked up drumming instead of playing other instruments. You're really one of a kind drummer, a trendsetter and a legend. Rest in power my friend... for you'll be sorely missed by millions of your fans in millennia to come. In loving memory of Sean Landon Reinert (1971-2020)
RIP Sean Reinert. This interview is at the same time awesome and heartbreaking. You were a fantastic drummer, and to have your insight and behind-the-scenes look at your approach is priceless. Thank you for everything.
sean fuckin` reinert you were the best drummer i have ever heard, not just from a technical point but from the composition side you were and still are a constant inspiration, i don´t even play drums but who cares a shit, this guy makes anyone with some minimal apreciation for music love him and love his music.
Rest in peace, dear Sean. Your playing was gigantic, inspiring, way ahead of your time. You'll be greatly missed. Infinite love for you, wherever you are.
for me, my favorite drumwork from sean was with gordian knot. the best style of drumming for me. rest in peace, sean. thanks for your contribution to music.
Sean Reinert's theory of music is spot on! Plus, his conscious understanding of "playing for the music" and not being the fastest drummer around is so refreshing to hear from a drummer that could do just that. I love his mind
Dude was like a Vikings with his hair in a ponytail when he toured for human.! He’s also right about blast beats and I absolutely love them... However his attention to detail on that record is phenomenal..... R.I.P
I remember when I first heard this guy. It was in 1992, and my band had finished soundchecking at the Escape club in Salisbury, Massachusetts. The sound guy started playing this insanely fast song over the pa system. The fastest double bass drumming that I ever heard, but with a fusion twist over the top. It was the death song flattening of emotions. I instantly was a fan of this mans playing. The way he combined insane jazz fusion chops over machine gun double bass, whether it was 16th notes,16th note triplets, he delivered a truly breathtaking performance. And, doing it at 19 or 20 years of age makes it even more jaw dropping. Sean, your skills are missed, but will always be remembered.
Hail Sean Reinert Im amazed by his Music as well as the great success in his journey I still feel happy bcz upto this moment posting this comment I have not listend to Death "Human" completly I guess for me Sean is the liberation and he is right we must take oppetunity at the time we recive blessings I feel so releaved to complete my music's step in to the next level . Hail The Great Sean Reinert You are Immortal and you will always live in this cosmos as a King Ov The Music Language...... Long Live The King Ov Immortal Drumming. Thank You drumtalk for this soul healing Visuals
Was lucky enough to see Cynic play a bunch of times locally here in South Florida back in the day. They were always amazing live. Sean was a true musician. One of a kind. He will be missed. RIP, brother.
This guy got to play on the most incredible technical death metal record of all time. And at 19 years old. He will always be remembered for bring a completely over the top player.
Incredible musician. I saw Cynic in the early 90's in a Jersey Shore club and they were on another planet talented. After the show I shook Sean's hand and told my guitar player I was going home to throw my drums away because his playing was light years ahead of mine. Focus is still one of my favorite albums.
What a cool fucken guy, just smart and chill, talented yet humble. Christ, just that last one is a rare quality, but seems to be something all the truly great guys share.
Hey Seth, thank you!!! this shooting was and is very dear to me. Sean is one of my main influences and it was such a struggle to get this done for a number of reasons: crazy difficulties, odd circumstances, physical demands and what have you. I learned a lot while doing this episode, not just about Sean or drumming but about how I should proceed with this programme.
His drumming may be the reason Aliens decide to visit us. they will demand to see the human that made such sounds. and we will inform them that he has transcended this place. Rest in peace legend!!!!
Maybe HE was an Alien...same with Malone...Aliens from a race who decided to transmit their message through music and incarnate as Master Musicians...just maybe...
Sean has Very fluid playing and tasteful.....very very very good drummer, such a signature sound, Metal Jazzy...:)) when I hear his music it make me relax and think...:)
Sean is such an awesome drummer!! I always looked up to him and he was always a drummer that mixed great techniques in the music he was working on. Still a fan of his old and new music! Keep up the great work Sean!!