Animals as Leaders' MATT GARSTKA | DRUM RUNDOWN

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  • Опубліковано 10 чер 2024
  • In our first-ever Drum Rundown, our intrepid host Jarrad James talks with Animals As Leaders' all-star drummer Matt Garstka about his @dwdrums Royal Ebony kit, @meinlcymbals, @VicFirthCompany sticks, and how he finds his tone.
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    00:00 Intro
    01:00 Royal Ebony DW kit
    05:35 Drum Sizes
    06:35 Kit Configuration
    07:11 Cymbal Stacks and Sounds
    09:03 Cymbals
    12:51 Kick Pedal
    14:30 Influences
    15:41 Vic Firth Signature Sticks
    17:15 Snare Drum
    18:17 Drum Heads
    21:46 Monitoring
    22:39 Full Kit Jam

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  • @drumrundown
    @drumrundown  Рік тому +11

    Like and subscribe, you know the drill. Oh, and sign up for our newsletter so we can tell you when the next one comes. drumrundown.com/

    • @ccnomad
      @ccnomad Рік тому +2

      I hope you guys will ask Gunnar Olsen, not only because he's an amazing musician, but because he's like a super fun person and cool dude

  • @hadapuff
    @hadapuff Рік тому +91

    I appreciate the talking about different parts of the kit but would really, really love the talking be accompanied by playing and letting us hear what the different parts sound like in a little bit of context. More playing throughout, demoing the sounds and grooves, please!

    • @brianbeattie4358
      @brianbeattie4358 Рік тому +7

      I agree with this. At least hitting each cymbal and drum.

    • @perioikoi735
      @perioikoi735 Рік тому +3

      Completely agree. That’s what I was waiting for but it really never happened. Something felt missing.

    • @t3hgir
      @t3hgir Рік тому +1

      Matts done how many playthroughs for Meinl of new tracks? You can't hear it there? just saying

    • @brianbeattie4358
      @brianbeattie4358 Рік тому

      @@t3hgir who is Matts Gretzky??

    • @andyham6094
      @andyham6094 Рік тому

      Yeah I was hoping to see garstka play more and just jam out

  • @VladProkhorovDrums
    @VladProkhorovDrums Рік тому +8

    Everytime I see a new Garstka video I lose my shit, even when he doesn't play a single note it's the most satisfying thing ever. GOAT

  • @vincentbwang
    @vincentbwang Рік тому +9

    Finally! been yearning for a proper series like this just like Rig Rundowns has been for years

  • @elcuete
    @elcuete Рік тому +7

    As probably thee biggest AAL/Garstka fan, the whole time I felt like I was co-signing everything Garstka was sayin to homeboi next to him lol

  • @ronjon5386
    @ronjon5386 Рік тому +7

    Those OAK toms sound amazing. I have a DW Collectors kit maple and the same sizes on my floor toms DW FOR LIFE

  • @Stubz_Perez
    @Stubz_Perez Рік тому +13

    Would love to see:
    Mario Duplantier
    Dave Lombardo
    Gene Hoglan
    Carter Beauford
    Art Cruz
    Danny Carey (I can dream can't I?)
    Ray Luzier

  • @thebassgum
    @thebassgum Рік тому +5

    Just Subscribed and im a bassist! Nice Episode with Matt

  • @TheYeqy
    @TheYeqy Рік тому +4

    Been playing coated bottom heads for years, such validation, many success 🙃

  • @briarshield105
    @briarshield105 Рік тому +7

    Nice rundown! Awesome questions, Jarrad - looking forward for more.

  • @aylabillick
    @aylabillick Рік тому +3

    I’m so happy about this channel! 🤘🏻🥁✌🏻

  • @sterlingpratt4901
    @sterlingpratt4901 Рік тому +6

    This was lovely! Can't wait for more of these!

  • @satanjd666
    @satanjd666 Рік тому +5

    OMG I can’t wait for that signature ride to come out! Really cool vid. Interesting how he used many different woods to create his kit.

    • @donovanjones4175
      @donovanjones4175 Місяць тому

      I played a hhx ride with that design and yes it really opens things up, not too washy, great stick definition, can’t wait to see this version

  • @dalekay9ine
    @dalekay9ine 3 місяці тому

    So nice to hear him say 22x16 is the perfect size bass drum. A lot of companies running 22x14 and that's fine and well, but agree on the 16" depth. Awesome video! Matt rules!

  • @a.proctopus
    @a.proctopus 11 місяців тому +1

    absolutely love that (arguably?) the best drummer in the freaking world right now, doesn’t feel the need to shred in every demo. imo, dude is the most versatile “metal” drummer of all time. try listening to his mastering time vids..just perfection🥲

  • @zacharymongillo8707
    @zacharymongillo8707 Рік тому +13

    Great video! So cool to hear what gear Matt uses!

  • @a.w.etv9981
    @a.w.etv9981 Рік тому +2

    Love The Content Guys!!!!

  • @perioikoi735
    @perioikoi735 Рік тому +2

    All I can focus on is how Matt has his back turned to the interviewer the entire time and never makes direct eye contact lol

  • @Dechral
    @Dechral Рік тому +2

    love the casual conversation, very informative stuff

  • @f4d3r_tv
    @f4d3r_tv Рік тому +3

    Brilliant! Someone needs to sample Matt saying "Chaaaa!" rigth at 11:00!

  • @JaredCollins
    @JaredCollins Рік тому +4

    Matt is awesome. I was waiting for him to start cursing like sailor… and he did 🤣

  • @brianbeattie4358
    @brianbeattie4358 Рік тому +3

    Looking forward to this series!!

  • @nickpruett8022
    @nickpruett8022 Рік тому +3

    Very good stuff, great interview.

  • @arsonne
    @arsonne 5 місяців тому

    That royal ebony is stunning

  • @ninaharlach4000
    @ninaharlach4000 Рік тому +5

    Awesome vid!

  • @eurlyswilsonfrometa2688
    @eurlyswilsonfrometa2688 Рік тому +2

    Great

  • @t3hgir
    @t3hgir Рік тому +2

    14:20 I appreciate that from Matt, feels like he's giving Navene Koperweis some cred.

  • @RBDrums
    @RBDrums Рік тому +5

    Always wondered about drum setups from the more unknown post hardcore scene. Would be amazing if you guys could catch Hail the Sun, Dance Gavin Dance- math rock too like CHON and Polyphia would be cool

  • @KikiblOp
    @KikiblOp Рік тому +15

    Really nicely done here, loved every part! Please let us hear those toms and cymbals when described...
    AAL

  • @BadAshBooking
    @BadAshBooking Рік тому +6

    My boy Jarrad! Congrats on the first eps.

  • @bobisadrummer
    @bobisadrummer Рік тому +12

    So right about Rides. Like everyone loves giving a Sweet Ride a good crashing, but the bells on them are just totally lacking.

    • @aylabillick
      @aylabillick Рік тому +1

      Totally!

    • @PheonixRise666
      @PheonixRise666 Рік тому +2

      The 22 legacy heavy ride has the same problem, such a beautiful crash and wash while still having solid articulation but the bell is super weak in comparison.

    • @bobisadrummer
      @bobisadrummer Рік тому

      @@PheonixRise666 Out of all the crashable Sabian rides (Groove, Omni or Bash) I think the Legacy Heavy has the strongest bell.

    • @idrumlikecrazy9802
      @idrumlikecrazy9802 Рік тому

      I agree with that too. It’s been hell for me trying to find a ride with all three. I will likely pick this new one up when it drops. I’m currently rocking a 22” Vintage Pure Light Ride or a 22” Monophonic depending how I’m feeling. Mono is missing the bell and the vintage is missing the volume.. it’s hard to get it all lol!

    • @musiqsoundsproductions
      @musiqsoundsproductions Рік тому

      That is why I use a 20” zildjian prototype. Perfect crash and killer bell.

  • @TheDrummerKick2
    @TheDrummerKick2 Рік тому

    Dang straight over to the ride in the beginning
    When he put his sticks down

  • @mitchellchurch3385
    @mitchellchurch3385 Рік тому +6

    I hope to see a rundown of All Them Witches, and Russian Circles. Two of my favorite drummers.

    • @drumrundown
      @drumrundown  Рік тому +3

      You're gonna like the next few episodes then. ;)

    • @Bungletronics
      @Bungletronics Рік тому +2

      That would be sick. I think they included Dave Turncrantz on a rig rundown for a different channel a few years ago. That was cool to see.

  • @JonathanNaranjodrums
    @JonathanNaranjodrums 2 місяці тому

    I was jealous for sure
    Amazing kit

  • @TTGL4life
    @TTGL4life Рік тому +3

    Jason Rullo from Symphony X would be an awesome addition to this series. Very enjoyable!

  • @koro7135
    @koro7135 Рік тому +1

    beautiful

  • @stealingtomorrowband
    @stealingtomorrowband Рік тому +8

    So now you totally need to try and get Danny Carey... Good luck that would def be a interesting interview and informative on his monster kit

  • @philtaylor6602
    @philtaylor6602 Рік тому +2

    Nice vid dude. Matt is the best! Guna have to get one of those bullet stacks. Or 2. Lol

  • @DavidOakesMusic
    @DavidOakesMusic Рік тому +6

    Yep that china does sound amazing.

  • @mattbdrums_3171
    @mattbdrums_3171 Рік тому +3

    That was the most Canadian sounding “garstka” 0:56 lmao gearska

  • @NozAug
    @NozAug Місяць тому +1

    EVEN THE GOAT NEEDS DW PEDALS

  • @DavidOakesMusic
    @DavidOakesMusic Рік тому +4

    Yessssssss...

  • @mizmor149
    @mizmor149 Рік тому +1

    Nice. I prefer this drum setup For matt

  • @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power
    @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power Рік тому +2

    I like to put a coated on the snare side of my snares now so it has a little dampening and also the snares don't sound so papery.

  • @joeyhathaway8447
    @joeyhathaway8447 Рік тому +2

    inFORMative! ☺️

  • @superblondeDotOrg
    @superblondeDotOrg Рік тому +15

    this is great. it is hard to get good info on drums, as a non-drummer.

  • @artsmith5317
    @artsmith5317 Рік тому +2

    The hi-hats are amazing. Bought the Equilibriums to replace K/Z hat combo and would highly recommend them. A little bit pricey but worth every penny if you are looking for a different hi-hat sound.

    • @artsmith5317
      @artsmith5317 Рік тому

      FYI, guitar giveaway is a scam. Not sure why a channel focused on drums would giveaway a guitar…..

  • @samjeffries1886
    @samjeffries1886 Рік тому +3

    Was this at the basement in Nashville?

  • @PaciniFilmInc
    @PaciniFilmInc Рік тому +2

    Lovely video but why does the eq/recording here sound like it was recorded with a AOL webcam via 1999

  • @pjbuma13
    @pjbuma13 Рік тому +3

    When Matt made the DW announcement back in September he talked about how/why he switched to a double kick instead of a double pedal. And all the Meinl play through videos for the new album he is using double kick. Did he switch back to single kick double pedal?

    • @kaiowens1616
      @kaiowens1616 Рік тому

      It’s probably just four ease of travel when on tour

    • @pjbuma13
      @pjbuma13 Рік тому +2

      @@kaiowens1616 I am going to go out on a limb and say that isn’t the reason. With all the other drums, cymbals and gear he has 1 bass drum isn’t making that big of a difference. Especially since he has a drum tech and other people to take care of the transporting of his kit as well as the setup and break down of it. Also he doesn’t seem like the kind of guy to sacrifice sound quality or a specific sound he is going for just for the ease of having one less drum.

    • @kaiowens1616
      @kaiowens1616 Рік тому +1

      @@pjbuma13 yeah fair enough,

    • @billmint8122
      @billmint8122 Рік тому +1

      Probably just for this show. He uses two kicks on tour.

  • @flapjack413
    @flapjack413 Рік тому

    Super funny what Matt said about the depth of his second rack tom. I have a kit that came with 10x8", 12x9", and 14x14" toms, and I also cut my second rack tom down to 8" and re-edged it for better positioning over the kick drum. That one inch makes a HUGE difference in setup flexibility.

    • @drumrundown
      @drumrundown  Рік тому

      i'm considering an 8" deep rack tom myself, interested in the tone difference!

    • @musiqsoundsproductions
      @musiqsoundsproductions Рік тому

      That is why I love 7” deep rack toms over a 22 kick.

  • @tillthen1240
    @tillthen1240 Рік тому

    Equilibrium ride... January guys!!

  • @DonaldSturgeAnthonyMcKenzieII
    @DonaldSturgeAnthonyMcKenzieII Рік тому +3

    A discussion about the cotton balls inside of the toms should have been had….

    • @gusbandicoot
      @gusbandicoot Рік тому +3

      Internally muffling that can act like a 'gate' as they jump up when the drum is hit, then land to mute some of the ring...try it!

  • @jcmoore5819
    @jcmoore5819 9 місяців тому

    Can we get a Brooks Wackerman rundown?!

  • @jackdevanney1193
    @jackdevanney1193 Рік тому +4

    "the dots could make it sound too boxy"
    >has the boxiest snare in existence.

  • @PerJohansson-Xeizo
    @PerJohansson-Xeizo Рік тому +4

    Interesting, I never knew much about our drummers kits, looks complicated to assemble so I just stay away LoL But yeah, it's like tonewood and plexis just different gear for different use

    • @drummersnare6276
      @drummersnare6276 Рік тому +1

      Yeah it’s not as complicated as you think. Drums in metal bands tend to have more pieces (toms, cymbals) do they look more complicated

  • @an032nv
    @an032nv Рік тому +6

    I guess he didn't like having two kick drums after all

    • @BJSTIXX
      @BJSTIXX Рік тому

      prolly sucks ass to carry around too

  • @smackcircles
    @smackcircles Рік тому

    Hey! Love the channel! Please do Elliot Hoffman of Carbomb. Dude has one of the sweetest setups and would love to know more info.

  • @Leviplaysdrums
    @Leviplaysdrums Рік тому

    Drink everytime Matt says y'know

  • @thinkforyourself5672
    @thinkforyourself5672 Рік тому

    The hardest thing for me to find in the 20 years I've been drumming is a ride cymbal thay can be rode like a crash and doesn't sound like a Gong but still has all the qualities a ride should have. Gave up at this point lol. Using a HH Raw Bell Dry Ride.

    • @drumrundown
      @drumrundown  Рік тому

      HARD AGREE! But I do feel like I've been sitting with drummers lately that have options that do all 3 things really well: distinct bell that cuts, nice dynamic ride vibes, and controlled wash as a crash. ALOT of this seems to be in "custom" lathing. There are some new options on the market now that are doing all the things! Check out Matt's signature over at Meinl, for instance!

  • @BeatDigger
    @BeatDigger Рік тому +2

    Actually prefered is tama kits sound. My two cents

    • @drumrundown
      @drumrundown  Рік тому

      Gotta appreciate how stoked Matt is about the finish on this kit tho. It IS GORGEOUS. I like how he is chasing tones with shell construction and non traditional head configuration.

    • @bmack1447
      @bmack1447 Рік тому

      BIG FACTS!!! If leaving a company for finishes, & to leave TAMA for DW who is actually owned by Roland now. I’d chosen Sonor Drums. Those drums are like a rotten apple, pretty on the outside dead on the inside.

  • @modmediaproductions9407
    @modmediaproductions9407 Рік тому +2

    Drum jesus literally

  • @mattdrewdrums
    @mattdrewdrums Рік тому +9

    What's up with the mixing? He has a beautiful sounding kit, but here it sounds horrific lol

    • @Trisket
      @Trisket Рік тому +2

      Micing is everything, kit sounds godly on his other recent playthroughs.

    • @mattdrewdrums
      @mattdrewdrums Рік тому +1

      @@Trisket Well, I'd say mixing can elevate the sound, but also absolutely ruin it. The kit probably would've sounded better un-micd. It sounds horrific here. The cymbals sound like tinny garbage lol

    • @TheCrumbleOne
      @TheCrumbleOne Рік тому +1

      sounds all out of phase or something.

    • @mattdrewdrums
      @mattdrewdrums Рік тому +1

      @@TheCrumbleOne Sounds very thin and cheap idk

  • @tobiaswinter1358
    @tobiaswinter1358 Рік тому +1

    Cool video, nice interview!
    But the snare just sounds horrendous, what the hell?! :D

  • @frozd58
    @frozd58 Рік тому +2

    you know, like... , it s like, you know... kinda , like...

  • @brianbjur4796
    @brianbjur4796 Рік тому +1

    Mahogany floors

  • @rubenwojcikiewicz2281
    @rubenwojcikiewicz2281 6 місяців тому

    22:52 the only time he plays the fckng drum...

  • @Deardendrummer
    @Deardendrummer 9 місяців тому

    matt geerstka

  • @johnkenn1608
    @johnkenn1608 Рік тому +1

    Great video, wrong pronunciation on his last name but oh well lol

    • @mattdrewdrums
      @mattdrewdrums Рік тому +2

      Also, the drums sound like absolute garbage because of the $hitty mixing.

  • @DonaldSturgeAnthonyMcKenzieII
    @DonaldSturgeAnthonyMcKenzieII Рік тому +9

    Whoever mixed the drums when he was playing should take another pass at it. Sounds not as great as it could be. Respectfully. Much love.

    • @steviemac2377
      @steviemac2377 Рік тому +1

      For real! Lol

    • @gusbandicoot
      @gusbandicoot Рік тому +2

      I think you're being kind. The way it's recorded makes them sound awful. All sounds flat, dead with no tone. I'm sure the real sound is very different

    • @drummachine86
      @drummachine86 3 дні тому

      Phase is absolutely not right.

  • @leandrobego154
    @leandrobego154 Рік тому

    Matt and NO drumming ?! What? Wy ?!

  • @AndyHunkele
    @AndyHunkele Рік тому

    Intro drum mix was pretty bad lol. That bottom snare mic was way too loud.

  • @autofocus4556
    @autofocus4556 Рік тому +2

    Snare sounds puny.

  • @josephgraves5702
    @josephgraves5702 5 місяців тому

    mix be slinky

  • @nope44589
    @nope44589 Місяць тому

    snare sounds like a suspended piece of paper

    • @drumrundown
      @drumrundown  28 днів тому

      drum heads are suspended peices of plastic, technically.

  • @rkaylor5769
    @rkaylor5769 Рік тому +1

    Left TAMA. Boo.

  • @porcelainthunder2213
    @porcelainthunder2213 Рік тому +1

    Maybe its just the recording, but those cymbals sounded terrible.

  • @kip56
    @kip56 Рік тому +3

    It's not an 'infamous' drum kit! I hate this....infamous has a negative connotation! Adjective: well known for some bad quality or deed. Hitler was infamous, as was Pol Pot.....drum kits can NOT be infamous! Are DW drums bad quality?? Is it a bad deed to play them?? Of course not...SMFH....

    • @johnjones5977
      @johnjones5977 Рік тому

      Wow. Someone loves to focus on things that don't fucking matter.

  • @gilbertcrespin5631
    @gilbertcrespin5631 Рік тому

    Can we hear some playing some drums and cymbals anything besides nothing but talking

  • @S_Pat90
    @S_Pat90 Рік тому

    That mix is horrible.

  • @ZShenlong1
    @ZShenlong1 Рік тому

    Great interview but the mix here is awful.