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There is another video here on youtube...I think a vic firth spotlight...in which Gavin discusses ghost notes. He says specifically that he wants people to hear his ghost notes, so he plays and records in such a way to make sure they are captured. With these superstar musicians, almost nothing is unintentional.
I'm a drummer myself and I've been involved with drums and percussion since I was 8 years old. As fate would have it, unfortunately I only discovered Gavin Harrison recently. After all these years of listening to the best of the best - I mean, Buddy Rich, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, Marco Minnemann, Virgil Donati, Benny Greb and all the other monster drummers we know, including Neil Peart and Danny Carey, of course - I'm fully convinced that I have never heard a drummer, as a true MUSICIAN, as perfect, as complete (in absolutely ALL ASPECTS, including the sound of the drums itself) as Gavin Harrisson, and I am 58 years old now.
This is amazing on so many levels. Gavin Harrison may be the most "musical" drummer I've ever heard. In spite of his seemingly unrivaled virtuosity, what really makes him stand out is that everything he plays serves the song. Outstanding!
When you have a drummer of that caliber the music seems to just become surreal and plays itself, I haven't played with anyone even close, of course, lol, but even a half-ass drummer made me play better and looser. He is beyond normal though, the minute he entered the scene Porcupine Tree's In Absentia took on a whole new life.
This snare micing and that sound engeneering are superb!! Listen how smoth and audible is those ghost notes at the beginning of the sound! And he's playing with his fingers!!
...need to say about the touring guitarist. IMO, Mr.Darran Charles is definitely the one who deserves respect as persistent, devoted in his work as an important figure in alternative but progressive rock! Steven Wilson made us crazy about this (let's say) subgenre of progressive music, and now we have outstanding bands who breathe as one! Cheers.
Hey drummers, you may have heard songs in which you may think "I think I could improve a bit the drums..." , I bet my ass it WILL NEVER happen with a Gavin Harrison song!
Gavin Harrison himself disproved your claim, stating that beyond the baseline of serving the music, what it takes to make a song "better" is all subjective :)
Let me tell you something: I've been involved with drums and percussion since I was 8 years old. As fate would have it, unfortunately I only discovered Gavin Harrison recently. After all these years of listening to the best of the best - I mean, Buddy Rich, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, Marco Minnemann, Virgil Donati, Benny Greb and all the other monster drummers we know, including Neil Peart and Danny Carey, of course - I'm fully convinced that I have never heard a drummer, as a true MUSICIAN, as perfect, as complete (in absolutely ALL ASPECTS, including the sound of the drums itself) as Gavin Harrisson, and I am 58 years old now.
@@walterrserrano Couldnt agree more with everything you said. Ive heard everyone from Dennis Chambers, Jeff Porcaro, Dave Weckl, Neil Peart, Marco Minneman , Virgil Donati etc just like yourself, but Gavin's musicianship, tone, immense musicality with odd times, making the basics sound so special, his desire to explore every aspect of the kit(including tom rims), all served for the song is mind boggling. Even my parents who are not musicians sat through like 5 gavin harrison playthroughs. :p .
There is no comparison between Gavin Harrison and Neil Peart. Harrison is light years beyond Peart and Peart knew it. Peart is definitely no Professor. That honor goes to Bill Bruford who actually has a PhD in music from Surrey University in the UK. Peart is definitely the “POAT” (Poser Of All Time). It’s laughable how so many of the great mentally unwashed and uninformed falsely equate “Celebrity With Legitimacy”. Wake up!
@@Tannhauser62 Your opinion is your own. Facts matter. Unfortunately many slavish Rush/Neil Peart are impervious to facts or reason. Ignorance is bliss, until it isn’t!
@@Tannhauser62 based on your response you’ve been mercifully spared the ravages of critical thinking and intelligence. To top it off you must be very very young and immature.You’re obviously not a drummer and can’t read standard drum charts. If you could you’d know how utterly simplistic Peart’s drumming is; primarily single stroke rolls in creative sticking patterns and odd time signatures. Pity those for whom intelligence and wisdom are of no benefit.
Watched these boys in Manchester last night, they were superb. As a drummer myself, I particularly enjoyed Gavin's performance. What a frickin player he is!
Seen Gavin Harrison with Porcupine Tree a few times, in the past. Then King Crimson a few months ago. Looking forward to seeing TPT in Birmingham in 2019. As many people have said on here, without shadow of doubt Gavin is by far the most talented drummer alive today on the planet.
This group is so amazing! Watched them for the first time a few days ago in Oslo. I'm a drummer, so I've obviously watched Gavin closely for years now. An hour or so before the concert he walked right next to me, which was kind of a shock (didn't expect that). I was lucky enough to be the one standing closest to him during the whole concert. They truly are awesome live.
Gavin Harrison has a flawless technique and draws from a seemingly bottomless well of original ideas. The most "musical" drummer I've ever heard. Outstanding all around!
Gavin Harrison,- you are "sick" and "wicked" on the drums,- and all that you do comes from inside your head,- amazing!!!! Love what you do,- and as one said,- you even make the kitchen sink sound fantastic! Wish you a long and healthy life, drumming!
REally great band, Gavin Harrison is spectacular on the drums. He always comes up with amzing drum parts as well as great feel!!! my new favourite band!!
strange how one line can hook you with a band for good, " Don't be afraid to miss me" hooked me with TPT since the single was released and in-exile now isn't even in my fave 10 songs of TPT
