I dunno if I believe the natty claims or the bloodwork numbers regarding the kick. Going to wait for Coach Greg for MorePlatesMoreDates to release their video on you before I trust it.
To be honest Craig, I believe in taking care of myself, and a balanced diet and a rigorous exercise routine. In the morning, if my face is a little puffy, I'll put on an ice pack while doing my stomach crunches. I can do a thousand now. After I remove the ice pack, I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower, I use a water activated gel cleanser. Then a honey almond body scrub. And on the face, an exfoliating gel scrub. Then apply an herb mint facial mask, which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an aftershave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older.
Fun fact: I have the exact same drum kit. I love it. Fun fact 2: My drum teacher told me (about 15 years ago) to use an ankle motion for bass drum playing. This essentially means jumping utilizing the ankles and calf muscles instead of stomping by using the hip flexors to lift the legs. Here is how to do that: Put your hands on the knees and push the knees down. Now play the bass drum. Due to leverage, it is just not possible to lift the legs with the hip flexors (unless you are on test. Anyway...). Instead, you are forced to jump via an ankle motion. You can force yourself to jump more by lowering the drum throne. Example: Alan Cassidy from The Black Dahlia Murder who sits ridiculously low and plays swivel. I use "stomping" for Bleed-like parts when they are short enough and I want to have maximum power in my hits. This works until about 220bpm 16ths, after that my stomping is just to slow. You can go to faster tempos by raising the drum throne. This is the way of Chris Turner and it obviously works. According to the internet, a higher drum throne also helps with getting into heel toe. I use jumping in sustained double bass parts, where this approach conserves a ton of energy. Seasoned with a little swivel, I got all the efficiency that I want. David Diepold also "divides" his (heel up) foot technique into stomping for lower tempos and jumping for the faster stuff. However, similar to Alan Cassidy, he can also play Meshuggah-like patterns by jumping. Then, they play continuous 16th on the right foot and sprinkle in the left foot on occasion. Maybe someone gets something out of this. Best of luck and patience; technique always takes ages to develop. Anyway, keep up the killer work & videos!!
Subdividing on your right hand with ghost notes... that’s such a great tip my dude. I myself have a tendency to get loose when playing slower shit. Always have. Thank you 🤘
It’s cool man we all grow as drummers as the years go on 😂 it’s crazy to know that you’re part of stray from the path🤯and when I first heard you were part of the band I was like damn I was watching your drum covers for a long time back when you used to have that black-and-white tapestry behind your drum kit I didn’t notice anything wrong with this drum play through at the time but now that you pointed everything out I can see what you mean. but A lot of progress has been made since then
Had no idea my Paw-Paw played a drum clinic a few years back LOL J/K. Its good that you continue to improve and grow. When I watch my old stuff, i wind up laughing my ass off at how bad it was.
Doing the practicing to the relevant subdivision (16th if playing 16th notes, etc) always, be it on drums, guitar, etc, and it helps a lot to lock in indeed. And also relaxing as much as possible.
i was in my 30s once a fit capable drummer then some cont locked my metronome at 140 bpm for 15 year now nearly fifty and in dubstep prison, gratitude though and a yamaha dtx6 athritis and a nappy next, still i purchased int ats album last month all is good
I personally found it easier to lead that double bass groove with my left foot. This was on of the first songs from stray that pushed me our of my comfort zone as a drummer.
Much honour for your courage to share this with all us and you didn't need to do it!!Even if this you know is sloppy i didn't listen it like that!! I think is good enough and nothing seems so bad as you said. Also is strange that you look older but maybe you're thinner than today?? After lockdowns your ass stack to this chair much longer maybe and you didn't believe you're not eat much more this period?
I think your pocket has improved because your'e playing more relaxed. The video from the drum show, you seemed stiff, and nervous, which is basically what you said you were experiencing that day. Couple that with a crappy personal situation and its a recipe for bad playing...not that it was too too bad, but the difference from the old clip to the new clip is night and day. Its as if you discovered Alan Watts at some point between than and now, and incorporated that philosophy into your playing. A sort of "go with the flow" type playing, which translates to having more of a flow, and pocket. Stress, impacts appearance, and impacts performance ...both of which have improved since you reduced your stress levels. Anyways, cheers man, sick playing, and stay well.
Ex Set it Off drummer here, test is naturally 870 at 33. Even after abusing my body in the military and the road life beforehand, it's really just genetic makeup and how you take care of yourself for me. Results may vary. Still slopping along on double kick but muscle memory with time and work makes a difference.
You need to check yout either the acd drive shaft or the trick drum. Tama is great but they are bloody behind on this. The amount of delay on the slave pedal is bonkers without a proper drive shaft
what does "Pocket" mean to you? I don't think it means the same thing to you as it does to dennis chambers. But your playing was sick, no complaints. That 8th note technique I used to call the thomas haake technique because he is always doing it almost ALL the time with his right hand... Accented Quarters and softer offbeat 8ths.... but it really comes down to being a slow Moeller technique... that way playing any 16th subdivision is always followed by a right hand
Maybe you've answered this before... click live? Also playing with different click divisions, I've had slow quarters work for better pocket, and on a different song eighths or 16s.
Just watched a video of you saying you wanted a 26 14 18 and 20 floor Tom but thought it stupid. I have a 26” 6” 8” 10” 14” 15” 16” 18” 20” 1970’s Ludwig black cortex and trust me… you need it in your life. The 20” floor Tom just shakes your rib cage 😂
Was that from the old vid of the guy picking you up to take you to the clinic? If so, you did look nervous that day tbf. Ps: sorry if any offence was caused by my 'attempt' at silly humour. I suppose it's difficult to get across 'jokes' when you can't see body language, tone of voice, eye contact etc. And it's pretty easy to look dickish in a sentence. I'll keep my silliness to other options, take it easy pal.
@@reynlord666 I remember that hate on this video, but really not understand why. It was very good played, but I glad that you have improved your double-kick anyway! Cheers!
The reason you said you looked older is because you were leaner then. The bad thing about being ripped is you don’t look big until you take off your shirt, then you look way better. With more fat on your body you look bigger in clothes, and not so much without your shirt. You look big now and you’re still lean ! Wait till you’re 40 to start TRT.
Dude you're starting to focus (if possible) 'too much' on the technicalities and perfectionism, and you're sacrificing your feel and vibe. Like a lot man, you're playing IS getting cleaner and it IS getting deeper in the pocket, but thus losing the feel my man. From one metal drummer to another.
Bullshit. There is no contradiction between technique and “feel” or “musicality” or whatever you want to call it. Technique is just a tool to make music with. Seeking perfection doesn’t make the music or the performance any less authentic.
@@Mp5Drummer My dude, I aint trying to be righteous at all, so chill the fuck out lol. Go to any masterclass drum lesson, and they'll say technique is pointless without feel. Not saying Craig's playing's pointless or doesn't have feel, im not saying that all. But focusing on technique can of course sacrifice feel as you're not in the moment and in the flow state, because you're thinking about each hit. If you're a musician, this is a basic understanding to have. No need to be so hostile my g
I dunno if I believe the natty claims or the bloodwork numbers regarding the kick. Going to wait for Coach Greg for MorePlatesMoreDates to release their video on you before I trust it.
Def not natty. It’s Trenbass
Greg and Derek are the shit!
@@drummerkrisp 🤣 nice
To be honest Craig, I believe in taking care of myself, and a balanced diet and a rigorous exercise routine. In the morning, if my face is a little puffy, I'll put on an ice pack while doing my stomach crunches. I can do a thousand now. After I remove the ice pack, I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower, I use a water activated gel cleanser. Then a honey almond body scrub. And on the face, an exfoliating gel scrub. Then apply an herb mint facial mask, which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an aftershave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older.
This comment is gold. Fucking genius. 🏆🏆🏆
Hahahaha!
Nice
Ain’t got time for that, cause I’ve got to return some videotapes!
My God Lucca ...but where did you get that overnight bag??
"Jean-Paul Gotier." -Lucca
What helps me with pocket: recording an e-kit via MIDI with 'snap to grid' activated.
Fun fact: I have the exact same drum kit. I love it.
Fun fact 2: My drum teacher told me (about 15 years ago) to use an ankle motion for bass drum playing. This essentially means jumping utilizing the ankles and calf muscles instead of stomping by using the hip flexors to lift the legs.
Here is how to do that: Put your hands on the knees and push the knees down. Now play the bass drum. Due to leverage, it is just not possible to lift the legs with the hip flexors (unless you are on test. Anyway...). Instead, you are forced to jump via an ankle motion. You can force yourself to jump more by lowering the drum throne. Example: Alan Cassidy from The Black Dahlia Murder who sits ridiculously low and plays swivel.
I use "stomping" for Bleed-like parts when they are short enough and I want to have maximum power in my hits. This works until about 220bpm 16ths, after that my stomping is just to slow. You can go to faster tempos by raising the drum throne. This is the way of Chris Turner and it obviously works. According to the internet, a higher drum throne also helps with getting into heel toe.
I use jumping in sustained double bass parts, where this approach conserves a ton of energy. Seasoned with a little swivel, I got all the efficiency that I want. David Diepold also "divides" his (heel up) foot technique into stomping for lower tempos and jumping for the faster stuff. However, similar to Alan Cassidy, he can also play Meshuggah-like patterns by jumping. Then, they play continuous 16th on the right foot and sprinkle in the left foot on occasion.
Maybe someone gets something out of this. Best of luck and patience; technique always takes ages to develop.
Anyway, keep up the killer work & videos!!
@Trollmannen I sure got a lot out of what you shared!! Cheers
@@drummerj8256 Glad to hear!
Of course he picks the tentacle world of "anime" 🤣🤣🤣
Hard vs soft lighting fella. Changes everything!
My man went from Johnny Tensegrip to Greg Smoothmotion. From Jimmy fkn Pubrocker to Tommy Meshuggah. We love it.
Can confirm getting out of relationships with crazy chicks will raise your T levels lol
you're wrong bro i fixed my double kick just by taking creatine bro I swear
Looking like Emperor Palpatine in the 2018 video
I think you're the rhythmic love child of Don Logan and Ricky Gervais, I also genuinely enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work Craig ;)
being compared to don logan is an absolute career highlight tbh
Subdividing on your right hand with ghost notes... that’s such a great tip my dude. I myself have a tendency to get loose when playing slower shit. Always have. Thank you 🤘
Craig, you're my favorite main character. Increasing drum skill is known to cause reverse-aging.
I took a lesson with Halpern 5 or 6 years ago and he put me on this. Really helped me lock in as well.
I've watching your videos for like 3 months and it's the first time that I hear you play
It’s cool man we all grow as drummers as the years go on 😂 it’s crazy to know that you’re part of stray from the path🤯and when I first heard you were part of the band I was like damn I was watching your drum covers for a long time back when you used to have that black-and-white tapestry behind your drum kit I didn’t notice anything wrong with this drum play through at the time but now that you pointed everything out I can see what you mean. but A lot of progress has been made since then
Totally get that. I'm going to try it myself, great little tip for keeping in time .
Had no idea my Paw-Paw played a drum clinic a few years back LOL
J/K. Its good that you continue to improve and grow. When I watch my old stuff, i wind up laughing my ass off at how bad it was.
Doing the practicing to the relevant subdivision (16th if playing 16th notes, etc) always, be it on drums, guitar, etc, and it helps a lot to lock in indeed.
And also relaxing as much as possible.
i was in my 30s once a fit capable drummer then some cont locked my metronome at 140 bpm for 15 year now nearly fifty and in dubstep prison, gratitude though and a yamaha dtx6 athritis and a nappy next, still i purchased int ats album last month all is good
I personally found it easier to lead that double bass groove with my left foot. This was on of the first songs from stray that pushed me our of my comfort zone as a drummer.
Your mix sounds awesome!
Definite improvement. Sounds good.
Much honour for your courage to share this with all us and you didn't need to do it!!Even if this you know is sloppy i didn't listen it like that!! I think is good enough and nothing seems so bad as you said. Also is strange that you look older but maybe you're thinner than today?? After lockdowns your ass stack to this chair much longer maybe and you didn't believe you're not eat much more this period?
I think your pocket has improved because your'e playing more relaxed. The video from the drum show, you seemed stiff, and nervous, which is basically what you said you were experiencing that day. Couple that with a crappy personal situation and its a recipe for bad playing...not that it was too too bad, but the difference from the old clip to the new clip is night and day. Its as if you discovered Alan Watts at some point between than and now, and incorporated that philosophy into your playing. A sort of "go with the flow" type playing, which translates to having more of a flow, and pocket. Stress, impacts appearance, and impacts performance ...both of which have improved since you reduced your stress levels. Anyways, cheers man, sick playing, and stay well.
"Look how old I look. That is an old woman" hahahaha
I think it was Dave weckl who said everything needs to have 16th notes in mind, or it won’t groove.
Next video, Craig releases his skin care routine and products......
You look way more relaxed as well!
Vinnie Jones face.
Sergio Agüero hair.
argh painfully accurate
Its crazy that you start these 4-kick groups all with your right foot! Does that feel more natural to you?
Honestly curious
Hey Craig, when is the tentacle hentai reaction video coming?
I tried. I can’t watch one without cranking it
Try harder!!!!
@@reynlord666 Based.
Former UFC Heavyweight Mirko Cro Cop on drums
Love your videos man.
That’s a great tip! Is it just me or is your left leg noticeably quieter than your right? Noticed you play left foot far back on the pedal?
I thought the old version was pretty good until I heard the new version, nice tip!
"Reviews his own kick footwork" side note, he looks like Miss Doubtfire
Ex Set it Off drummer here, test is naturally 870 at 33.
Even after abusing my body in the military and the road life beforehand, it's really just genetic makeup and how you take care of yourself for me. Results may vary. Still slopping along on double kick but muscle memory with time and work makes a difference.
Going full sibdivision is a Life-Haake
Do you remember what snare you were using in the first vid?
"I look like Liam Neeson now" 😂😂😂 I just died
You need to check yout either the acd drive shaft or the trick drum. Tama is great but they are bloody behind on this. The amount of delay on the slave pedal is bonkers without a proper drive shaft
agreed profusely
what does "Pocket" mean to you? I don't think it means the same thing to you as it does to dennis chambers.
But your playing was sick, no complaints. That 8th note technique I used to call the thomas haake technique because he is always doing it almost ALL the time with his right hand... Accented Quarters and softer offbeat 8ths.... but it really comes down to being a slow Moeller technique... that way playing any 16th subdivision is always followed by a right hand
Good job :) .... i fixed mine by locking on the snare with kness ..... the preasure swivle is bullshit, but, some peeps think its the shit :)
Craig "Doc Oc" Reynolds
Craig: "Ahw, shit. Now I need to edit this video."
Also Craig: does not edit the video.
LOL you look like a character in Peaky Blinders here
Tentacle hentai 🤣 spot on answer to that question... You remind me of so many people I've known, but better become of drum knowledge aha
Thanks for making the merch cheaper
You ever get into yoga? Just cos you lift doesn’t mean you have to be stiff
Maybe you've answered this before... click live? Also playing with different click divisions, I've had slow quarters work for better pocket, and on a different song eighths or 16s.
5:09 Pull ya best Crowbar face!
You look like Stipe Miocic when you first paused the UK vid.
You must've been tired and stressed to look that way. Plus your feet on a bad day are better than us hobbyists!
The one from the other day, does sound more 'relaxed' which suggests you are deeper in the pocket.
The post divorce glow up is real
Omg, my husband has that same Tama Kit
He even has the matching all maple snare
who know famous WWE wrestler Vladimir Koslov played drums
Lol I love this dude
Anyone else feel like both are perfect and cant tell the difference?
I’m trying to get them rememberance by Gojira Mario Duplantier single stroke stupid fast single strokes
I tried to get on the TRT too but they will only give it to me if I'm willing to pay for it... no go
Just watched a video of you saying you wanted a 26 14 18 and 20 floor Tom but thought it stupid. I have a 26” 6” 8” 10” 14” 15” 16” 18” 20” 1970’s Ludwig black cortex and trust me… you need it in your life. The 20” floor Tom just shakes your rib cage 😂
My favourite Anime world is......of course it is!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Don't do drugs kids
Wtf, all this time I've thought you were in your early-mid 20s or something...
You look like crocop in the UK Drum show video
Of course he would relate the tentacles to sex I was thinking how much more you could do behind the kit with tentacles 😂😂😂
Was that from the old vid of the guy picking you up to take you to the clinic? If so, you did look nervous that day tbf.
Ps: sorry if any offence was caused by my 'attempt' at silly humour. I suppose it's difficult to get across 'jokes' when you can't see body language, tone of voice, eye contact etc. And it's pretty easy to look dickish in a sentence. I'll keep my silliness to other options, take it easy pal.
01:40 hahahaha
07:00 hahahaha
I cant say much I'm a South paw drummer so I lead left foot so.
Yeah... that is an old woman. She got her sh!t together tho.
I mean, if that’s “sloppy” then what’s Lars Ulrich? 🤣
David Beckham and Eminem had a kid?
Wut, where's the double stroke kick lesson?
I read that title very very wrong.
I think the beard you have now makes you look a bit younger as well as the hair colour.
Maybe problem with double kick was in mixing, not in playing?!
Nah I’m definitely blowing it in the first video
@@reynlord666 I remember that hate on this video, but really not understand why. It was very good played, but I glad that you have improved your double-kick anyway! Cheers!
You can tell you are so much tighter.
I had the same experience with testosterone levels pre and post divorce. Super weird.
all that new nut
Haake hands
The reason you said you looked older is because you were leaner then. The bad thing about being ripped is you don’t look big until you take off your shirt, then you look way better.
With more fat on your body you look bigger in clothes, and not so much without your shirt.
You look big now and you’re still lean ! Wait till you’re 40 to start TRT.
Probably a big fan of pool noodles huh?? 😂
Waaaaaaaa!!!
ayo your snare used to sound like shit
I know that is how most of the metal snares sound but I really fucking hate it
It’s the head, not the snare. But yes, sounds bad
Botox.
Fucking Easy bruv!!! Change your name to Matt.
Where the fck are the commercial breaks in the video, really disappointed in your commitment to make money at our expense
Dude you're starting to focus (if possible) 'too much' on the technicalities and perfectionism, and you're sacrificing your feel and vibe. Like a lot man, you're playing IS getting cleaner and it IS getting deeper in the pocket, but thus losing the feel my man. From one metal drummer to another.
Bullshit. There is no contradiction between technique and “feel” or “musicality” or whatever you want to call it. Technique is just a tool to make music with. Seeking perfection doesn’t make the music or the performance any less authentic.
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
@@Mp5Drummer My dude, I aint trying to be righteous at all, so chill the fuck out lol. Go to any masterclass drum lesson, and they'll say technique is pointless without feel. Not saying Craig's playing's pointless or doesn't have feel, im not saying that all. But focusing on technique can of course sacrifice feel as you're not in the moment and in the flow state, because you're thinking about each hit. If you're a musician, this is a basic understanding to have. No need to be so hostile my g
@@reynlord666 watchu talkin bout Willis
@@reynlord666 hold up a strawberry in your next clip if your not ok.. >.
You looked like Mirko Crocop