My favorite aspect about Matt Halpern is that his playing style feels completely organic and unquantized. There's a rawness and honesty that he plays with I really respect. This is not to say he's a loose player whatsoever, but that he has a feel that can't be replicated.
Agreed. I believe the current drum meta is a bunch of pretentious try-hard pocket nazis. They try too hard to play "in the pocket". It's like walking down the street but you're trying as hard as you can to walk with swag. It's almost counterproductive. Nah man just walk. Yeah practice that precision in the practice room. But when you play, just let it go and be yourself. This is how I think Matt Halpern is playing in this video. He looks and sounds so comfortable and natural. Only exerting extra effort for the sake of fun and expression and not for the sake of calculated precision.
There's something really magical about how Matt plays these straight-ahead 4/4 grooves. Some of it is note selection, some of it is those great Meinl hi-hat cymbals, but mostly he just makes you really believe in what he's playing.
@@binobones That's... dynamics... period? How am I just 25 years old but been playing for 17 years... lol Also harmonics, as in getting the harmonics of the cymbal out by hitting the side in itself.
I end up listening to anything Halpern has put drums to with an ear-to-ear grin, and constant headbob on that pulse. The pulse that always comes through.
Whoa, holy moly. Matt Halpern, no clue who you are, but I will find out now! AMAZING Jesus, I have to add, I love seeing the passion through your body while you play. This is great
Would love to see drumeo bring Halpern to the "X Drummer Hears This Song for the First Time." I'd love to see which song they choose for him, and what he'd play to it! He's the best!!1!
you could probably put a face cam on this man, and have a very entertaining video to watch, considering all the timed movements he does with his head during the kicks/ snares.
Is this giving anyone else big Liquid Tension Experiment vibes? Matt's style is not too similar to Mike Portnoy's, but the piano/metal fusion definitely reminds me of LTE.
You should definitely check out Arch Echo then if you haven't already, they've got a pretty similar vibe to this (after all, Joey Izzo is their keyboardist).
The actual cymbals Matt used in this video are for sale now at bentleysdrumshop.com/collections/matt-halpern-meinl-cymbals-collection
That's cool... but they're not signed?! I'm confused.
how about that pocket, is that for sale?
Guys, there we have the stuntman of Matt Halpern.
He isn't using a v-neck
he only wears them when he plays with Periphery. or as i like to call it... Peripher-V.
My favorite aspect about Matt Halpern is that his playing style feels completely organic and unquantized. There's a rawness and honesty that he plays with I really respect. This is not to say he's a loose player whatsoever, but that he has a feel that can't be replicated.
I agree tbh
He plays parts that were previously programmed. Making unquantized funny. Still good.
@@HectorLopez-ky1tf makes it feel human lol
Agreed. I believe the current drum meta is a bunch of pretentious try-hard pocket nazis. They try too hard to play "in the pocket". It's like walking down the street but you're trying as hard as you can to walk with swag. It's almost counterproductive. Nah man just walk. Yeah practice that precision in the practice room. But when you play, just let it go and be yourself. This is how I think Matt Halpern is playing in this video. He looks and sounds so comfortable and natural. Only exerting extra effort for the sake of fun and expression and not for the sake of calculated precision.
@@tylermount5706 I couldn't agree with you more
There's something really magical about how Matt plays these straight-ahead 4/4 grooves. Some of it is note selection, some of it is those great Meinl hi-hat cymbals, but mostly he just makes you really believe in what he's playing.
It almost seems like he's improvising but I guarantee he isn't. Such good feel
Love the playing at the beginning, these kinds of lights touchs on the crash cymbals and the hi hat sounds really great
At the same time, showing off the characteristic of the cymbals. No wonder they got Matt performing for them 😂🔥
@@binobones That's... dynamics... period? How am I just 25 years old but been playing for 17 years... lol
Also harmonics, as in getting the harmonics of the cymbal out by hitting the side in itself.
Always love watching matt play
And yet Matt does it again. Drummers from MD I tell ya. We flow like the Chesapeake!🤘🥁😉
I end up listening to anything Halpern has put drums to with an ear-to-ear grin, and constant headbob on that pulse. The pulse that always comes through.
OMG, I wish this was on Spotify
Gonna need you to release that ride/crash as soon as possible, Meinl. Sounds soo freakin guuud
got your wish :)
one of my favorite drummers of all time such a master. An expert blend of technique and feel.
Amazing. Fantastic. Congrats
More of this please. This was amazing.
The two Matt drum gods in a row!
Yeah new Stuff!!! Joey composes the best songs and chord progressions ever ,so unique and recognition value and Matt rips the fuck out of it 🤤🤘
More than just massive rim shots and linear banger fills. Incredible playing again, my dude
The Izzo back at it again with a killer track!! Oh, and of course Matt Halpern on the drums lol
Matt is my all time favorite drummer!! So glad to see new videos!!!
Damn those cymbals sound so crisp and perfect
Can't get enough of Matt!
That felt like teh beginning of a periphery song. Where it left off iut where the heavy part starts.|
Matt is an absolute joy to watch.
That kit sounds huge. So much lovely round bottom end.
His groove is unmatched.
Always enjoy watching you play Matt! Can't wait to see you destroy some drums out on the road with Periphery again!
This is such a great song!!!🤘🏻🔥 Bravo!!!
Whoa, holy moly. Matt Halpern, no clue who you are, but I will find out now! AMAZING
Jesus, I have to add, I love seeing the passion through your body while you play. This is great
man his playing is my favorite....I wish I could take lessons from him in person
I have learned. You teach me sir. Thank you.
Absolutely beautiful! 🥺❤️
Dude does really know how to play drums! Well done!
Loved the piano part.
Please release a signature ride! That thing would sell so well. It sounds amazing.
Beautiful setup, but I absolutely love that hi-hat sound 😍
Awesome feel, and very precise! Well done!! Keep the vids coming! :)
Too good.
Big Tigran vibes, love this
That crash ride is money!
Fantastic sound!!!
I love this guy!!!
So much power in crashing on the crash ride
Would love to see drumeo bring Halpern to the "X Drummer Hears This Song for the First Time." I'd love to see which song they choose for him, and what he'd play to it!
He's the best!!1!
Wow fantastic
We don't know yet when that prototype ride will be released but it'll be as great as the mike johnston's, really crashable 🤩🤩🤩
I WANT THAT RIDE
I just love everything specially his "corn dog" shirt
Something about Matts and being really good at drums..
Amazing
Wait, is this THE Joey Izzo from Arch Echo? If so, love me some Arch Echo!!!!
Yep, it sure is! Joey is the best.
Always good
MMMMMMM that RIDE!!!! GIMME! (also MH is sickasf like you knew he was)
Great performance as always - but where's the v-neck shirt?!
What a Drum “Jock”!!!!!
love this !
The deep v-cut shirt is missing, so I almost didn't recognize the man.
Esses pratos são showww
Já até encomendei os meus o de 18 e o de 20
Genius
Wow! Its my birthday yesterday May 16th its awesome to hear this piece played by the one and only Matt Halpern!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
2 bears 1 cave!!🤘🤘
This was freakin aswesome
I would buy the shit out of that ride if it was on sale
Where can I get Matt's t-shirts? They are amazing
Dude, Bill Murray is killing in the pocket.
1:43 is cooool
3:41 creamy
Where can I get the Corn Dog shirt, sir?
Delicious.
Sounds like something Tigran Hamasyan would write. Pretty cool.
That’s exactly what i was thinking
Reminds me of Entertain Me by Tigran hamasyan
you could probably put a face cam on this man, and have a very entertaining video to watch, considering all the timed movements he does with his head during the kicks/ snares.
Djent meets Mouse on the Keys. Epic!
corn dog dark throne shirt?!!!?!?1 abosultlyy swagggyyyyy i want one too :(
i've been searching for this shirt i cant find it WHYYYYYYYYYYYYY
If you don't mind can you give all brand with name your drums and cymbals
2:32 stinkface intensifies tremendously!
Nolly is the best mixer
I wanna see him on some Kaz Rodriguez or Tigran tracks
Ufff, I always wanted to hear his style over some Kaz or any other jazz fusion tracks for some time.
his tom work, as well as his use of cymbals is very Gavin Harrison-esque... I wonder if Matt takes inspiration from him...?
Supercool...🎲🎲🎲
1:52 sounds like a tigran version of the 1:21 riff in masochist by polaris Lmao
keep spinning those plates
💜💜
Is this giving anyone else big Liquid Tension Experiment vibes? Matt's style is not too similar to Mike Portnoy's, but the piano/metal fusion definitely reminds me of LTE.
You should definitely check out Arch Echo then if you haven't already, they've got a pretty similar vibe to this (after all, Joey Izzo is their keyboardist).
It's giving me massive Tigran Himasyan vibes
Reminded me of Lux Terminus
piano djent
Djent keys? Dope
Well that was djazzy.
If Periphery was a drum and piano duo
Matt kind of reminds me of Travis Barker with good chops.
where do we find this song?
2 bears 1 cave hat?
Exactly 1 minute of cymbal play.
Where is your "5" reference ?
V-Neck Halpern was cool but black metal Halpern is way cooler!
So are we ignoring the fact his shirt has a corndog on it
Seems V-necks have been withdrawn from the production
Piano Djent
Djent fit all styles
Cheeky
Assy for sure
Mouse djents on the keys
I've listened to way too much auto generated djent. It's all I can hear in the 2nd half of this song 😂😂
darkthrone t shirt parody.....maybe he likes darkthrone??
404: error. V-neck is missing.
lmao what is that shirt??
Incredible playing