Drum Instructor Reacts to Gavin Harrison playing Anesthetize | Reacting to Gavin Harrison
Vložit
- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- Hello everyone! Today we're going to be reacting to Gavin Harrison playing Anesthetize! I must say, this was a very fun video to watch as I had no idea what a gifted drummer Gavin Harrison is! This video isn't going to be the entire song, rather what seems to be a shorter excerpt from what looks to be a drum clinic. Gavin Harrison is best known for playing with the progressive rock bands Porcupine Tree and King Crimson.
For those of you that don't know, this video will be covering not just a reaction to what I'm watching but I'll be talking about the things that I really enjoy about what the featured artist is doing. This can range from how they have composed their music from player to player if it's a band, or the drummer himself; and what I think they're doing really well technically as well as musically! Of course, there's only so much that can be covered in a short CZcams video so there are bound to be things that I've missed so bear with me! And now, time for the mandatory disclaimer!
NOTE:
This is going to be a reaction and analysis of the song meaning that I will be pausing the song a lot to give my thoughts, reactions and analysis so if you are here to just listen to the song with no meaningful feedback, this is not the video for you. Stay happy and healthy!
Thank you so much for stopping by and watching this video, I hope that you enjoy it!
*Like to support the channel?*
If you know about the reaction channel game, then you know that these channels don't make any money on CZcams. If you enjoyed the video and would like to help support it, you could always visit the link right below if you'd like to buy me a coffee to help power through those long editing nights! Thanks in advance!
Buy me a coffee?
www.buymeacoff...
Find me at
Instagram @JoshCastilloMusic
Twitter @JoshCastilloMus
Need to reach me?
joshcastillomusic@yahoo.com
Really need to watch the entire song. This starts quite a ways into the song. He’s one of the smoothest drummers I’ve ever seen. Fun to watch. Amazing player.
Gavin is unbelievably complete as a drummer. Only a few drummers can rival him.
Two Names bro from Me.... Gavin Harrison and Mike Potnoy (feel & skill) 100% accurate ❤️
@@sohamtheserenades8393 Marco Minnemann and Craig Blundell as well
Danny carey
@@savasmazis799 He's good, but he's really nowhere near Gavin. Gavin is in that absolute elite tier, with the likes of people like Gartska.
@@savasmazis799 Never heard of her!
Gavin has been given accolades by both Mike Portnoy and Neil Peart. Gavin now jams with King Crimson. You don’t jam with Robert Fripp unless you’re a world class musician.
He has a crazy sweet sense of music when it comes to small details that he includes which gives it a real emotion..He is one of the best drummers when it comes to serving the music justic..
Gavin is a beast. Now for the whole band live version? :)
I think it'd be a whole lot of fun!
@@JoshCastillo yeah man the live version is very clean and it has an intro making the song 17 minuts long
@@samuelbalavoine5031 the full Anesthetize song has 3 named parts. The first part (up to pretty much where this video starts off) is actually called Anesthetize, the part Gavin actually plays here is called The Pills I'm Taking, and the last part (beginning where this video ends) is called Surfer. I don't know if they were originally meant to be three different tracks on the album, and then cobbled together, or if the full 17/18 minutes was intended all along, but I guess what I'm trying to say is that we didn't technically hear Anesthetize in this video ;)
@WhoDarestheMAN gamer lol. Ok...
@WhoDarestheMAN gamer music is not a competition. Even so his playing is not my cup of tea. It's fast and technical, but not musical.
Great Review! The is probably the best react video I have ever seen because you have included a lot of your own view and a very thorough analysis.
Found Gavin and Porcupine tree 2 years ago. One of my favorite bands
Josh Castillo: Great video, man! I've seen a lot of videos by so-called drum teachers and instructors. Most of them sit back and say, "Wow, I don't know how the drummer did that". LOL. You are the real deal by giving a lot of detailed analysis. Practical details. Fantastic job, man. Please post more.
Thanks so much man! I love getting comments like this because I never wanted to be like those other reaction channels that were just like, "wow!" "Amazing!" I always felt that that was disrespectful to those watching the video because it always felt like they were just trying to take advantage of the fanbase and pandering. Instead, I wanted to give some substance to my videos to honor my viewers and really celebrate what makes these great musicians at the same time! But again, you are the kind of person that I want to post content for so thank you!
Simply the best. His musicality and dynamics are unmatched. I was fortunate to meet Gavin and he is very nice and down to earth.
Since you're coming from a jazz background, you should listen to him playing Cheating the Polygraph (not the band version, the other one is more jazz-y)! Would love to see your comments on it!
I second this.
(edit: you mean this, I believe czcams.com/video/qtPMleTKpyw/video.html )
I get the feeling that he's a very accomplished jazz style musician by the look and feel of his playing. Excited to take a look!
@@JoshCastillo Well I'm already subscribed and can't wait to hear your comments! @Yuki Eiri Thanks for linking it as well! That's the one I meant
@@JoshCastillo By the way, the Great CZcams Algorithm just suggested me a "Gavin Harrison at Modern Drummer Festival 2008 Full Performance" from which this video was a part of. Here's for your enjoyment (no need to make a rection/comment video out of this. ;)) czcams.com/video/mEIg_JvF2W0/video.html
@@JoshCastillo Yes. Please do. His timing and ability to play polyrythms is outstanding. And watching him play...he's always got a smile when he plays. He's having a lot of fun with it.
Seriously, one of the cleanest drummers i have ever seen play. And i think i have seen every video he has ever played in hahaha
Hey what didbyou expect from Gavin? He is one of the best drummer regardless of the music style! My favorite drummer of all times!
Just watched you for about 3 minutes in total so far...I'll say, your analysis is solid! Keep it up!
One of the best drummers. So very musical…
You THINK they are called porcupine tree? Oh man do you have an incredible amount of awesome to look into. Best band of my generation.
Great review! You should do another PT song "drown with me". Gavin Harrison is a beast of a drummer. Glad people are starting to really recognize him. He also played with the band on letterman one show.
Next one should be Marco Minnemann!
I don't know that I'm familiar but I will definitely take a look!
WhoDarestheMAN gamer grow up, music isn‘t a competition.
@@kian2961 Don't get in an argument with this child. He's the reason people don't express their opinions and can't have a real adult conversation.
Marco is also a beast of a player. Seen him twice live and he’s also mind blowing. Gavin is a total beast though too. One of my favourite all time drummers.
A good drummer knows when to shine and when to hold back, and I guess that's the reason why I find listening to Gavin the most. He is, by far, my favourite because I am more of a melody and overall cohesion preferring person rather the too technical stuff.
P.S.: I'm not saying that he's not technical, just that I like his playing style as he seems to understand what's going on and doesn't persist on making himself being noticed every moment. He is a musician who understands the composition and knows how to act accordingly.
Yeah you're basically right. He said himself that (I simplified this) instead of playing big flash fills (as most drummer might think), try to think, play like a musician, an arranger, an architect. Balancing your playing with the band, understanding the dynamics of the song, put in the right, tasteful fills in the right spot of the music. Like you said, he is a good, no, a goddman professional drummer.
I don't know if you go back an listen to this song ever, but if you haven't, I'd encourage you to back and listen to the fill right after the heavy bit with the kick drums. You were talking and reacting to that when Gavin played one of the tastiest fills in the whole performance, going counter-clockwise up the kit, starting on the little China and up the rack toms. Such a sweet fill.
Besides the Professor, Gavin is my favorite drummer. Thanks for this video!
Thank you for stopping by!
WhoDarestheMAN gamer idk man, thomas lang overplays imo
WhoDarestheMAN gamer Lang is definitely good. No doubt, but Neil Peart is a pioneer, an innovator and an inspiration to millions of drummers even today and to many of the others we call our inspirations. To each his own of course, but think about some of Lang’s inspirations. I bet Peart was one of them.
@WhoDarestheMAN gamer WOW. What an ignorant hater. Anyway, your're compairing two completely different worlds. I'll dumb it down for you so your little brain can understand easier. I play guitar as well as drums. It's the same as comparing John Petrucci to Jimi Hendrix. Is john Petrucci faster and more technical? Yes. Does he have more technique? Yes. In fact, my playing style is more like his than Hendrix, but Hendrix is a pioneer and known as the greatest of all times by, well, just about everybody. (all opinions of course). In fact, once again, John Petrucci is influenced by him. Thomas Lang, as I said before is a stellar drummer. There's no question of that. Neil Peart was, is and always will be revered as the greatest. Not just by me, but by well, just about everyone again. Most likely including Thomas Lang. And, just remember, the ability to play fast does NOT make you a great drummer. And Lang does tend to overplay. Anyway, that is only my opinion. To each him own I guess. I just don't subscribe to the Lang fanclub. If you don't like it, move on. I don't have time for ignorance so I will not respond any more. Leason learned.....Don't express yourself in a comment, because there's always an ignorant F@#$ that ruins the conversation.
@WhoDarestheMAN gamer Go away Thomas.
Yes now!!
Thank you so much for not stopping the song every 8 seconds! Excellent breakdown.
I'm very glad that you enjoyed it!
Love Gavin and Porcupine Tree.
He have played with King Crimson too and here they are three drummers (infront of the band) and you can tell they having a great time.
At 2:30 in to the song they really starts playing around.......yes, really playing around :-) You will love this one if you haven't seen it already.
czcams.com/video/IpZxwe4SXY8/video.html
I watch a lot of Gavin reaction from drum instructors... most just marvel at the fills and rolls... It's cool to hear someone pay that much attention to the consistency of those "simple" grooves
Watch the live at Tilburg. The drum camera work is superb and he takes the song to another level live with the band
GH is in my opinion one of the most musical and well rounded drummer alive today. Check out some of Gavin's Jazz stuff. Amazing!
the part where the "Herta" is is indeed NOT a Herta! he is playing a 3/4 polyrhythm pulsing the quarter on the crash meanhile filling in each snare hit with 4 16th bass drums! no 32nd notes are played on the feet.
13:04 “he kinda plays like I do...” 😅😂😂😂 dude where’s your Anesthesize live session then
Don't be absurd. Style and approach have nothing to do with skill level.
@@JoshCastillo I know haha, just fucking around
@@rOCKINxsOCKIN Oh ok haha my bad. You'd be surprised at how many people come at me for dumb stuff lol. Cheers!
Josh it’s nice to see that you know what your talking about but, and this is not a slam. Gavin Harrison is one of the most unique and accomplished drummers out there and to say that “he plays like you” is in my book disrespectful! I know that I may have taken that out of context, but it just didn’t sound right. Please delve more into Gavin’s catalog of music, and or into one of his books that he’s written, this guy in many of people’s view is a drummers - drummer. You should post something that you’ve recorded so that we all can take a gander . . . Peace ✌🏼
I respect that we all have our opinions, and this is not a slam. In my opinion, I find it disrespectful for someone to demand "proof," from a complete stranger on the internet whom owes you nothing. I find it especially disrespectful to do so when that stranger has in no way offended or insulted you or the subject matter that you feel the need to defend. As a matter of fact, I don't believe that I said even one negative thing about Gavin, only praise for the his excellent drumming.
I also find it disrespectful for you to assume that I in any way shape or form, ever insinuated that I was in any way better than Gavin. Gavin is a career musician who drums and improves his craft every single day. Of course I'm not, and will not ever be as good or better than him and to imply that I ever insinuated that is just silly.
But like I said, I respect your opinion on the matter and if my content and opinions offend you, then I apologize. I believe that the simple and possibly best solution would be to perhaps block my channel or something (I don't know I've never done something like that) so that it doesn't happen again. Peace
Hello Josh, thanks for expressing your opinion on the matter. First off I never “demanded” proof of your playing, I only asked if you had any recordings of yourself so that we could take a gander. Secondly I never stated that you said that you were better than Gavin, and or insulted his genius. I found at 13:05 of the video you stated “he plays like I do”. You saying that, sparked my curiosity of your playing, that’s it.So again it was not a slam, in my opinion someone the caliber of Gavin Harrison, I would never try and say something like that, and like I stated I probably took it out of context. Anyway I hope you have a good day . . .
Gavin is an exceptional player. So creative. Glad to see him with Porcupine Tree last yrear. But... If you think Gavins kick drum is tiring check out Lorna Shores "Cursed to die" drum playthrough for Meil cymbals. Amazing drum playing. High speed and loads of kickdrums.
He is the new drum king now that Neil is gone.
Very enjoyable reaction, I still in shock about how clean and precise he is live🤘🏽
Really excellent reaction. Great commentary, very well done. Thanks.
@13:02 "He kinda plays like I do" Thats Funny! :D
Seen him in Porcupine Tree, of course, but also with King Crimson ( with the three drummers formation… amazing) and PineappleThief… best drummer today…
If you ever get a chance to see any live King crimson stuff with Gavin Harrison as one of their three drummers, it's worth checking out. The way they synch up is impressive.
You won't be able to do it on channel, of course, because it's King Crimson and they block with extreme prejudice.
Always enjoy your reviews. A band I should listen to
If you are from a jazz background, check out some Snarky Puppy with Larnell Lewis. I think "What About Me?" and "Lingus" off of We Like It Here would be great
Here is a comment to you , Josh! I gave up a little bit about "reaction videos" - because a) the comment section - and yes I am allowed to comment on that - is just always the same "a is like- GOD" "but PLEASE check out song b or c or maybe you can make a reaction about band d because...." "a is "like" GOD - he IS GOD!!" - "why did you take this live version??" and so and so repetitive and b) because the guy commenting not even tries a deeper understanding of the technique and musicality (in this case), but mainly puts out stuff to have another video. Now, Josh, you are one of the GOOD ONES, and you have one happy subscriber more!
so, although I don't disagree with you on this point, it's actually spot on, but when you explain it the way you did, to a novice, or aspiring drummer to be, it sounds intimidating as crap, and I worry that failing to include some kind of disclaimer about muscle memory, and the mental and physical disconnect that comes with practice and repetician. I'd "of course I've gotta what I'd have said, right?" anyway, I'd keep in mind in the future to include something like, yeah it sure sounds like an impossible thing to do, but in time, with practice, you'll do these sort of nuanced things in autopilot, without even thinking about what you're doing, you're just doing it. You don't have to constantly be counting, or thinking about how many mm you're raising your hat foot, etc. This is solely an opinion of mine, not meant to have any negative conotation in it, it's just an observation, and tip about not intimidating the kids out of the game unintentionally. I obviously "hopefully" am not even implying that you'd be intentionally veering the new kids away, definitely don't take it that way. Jesus lol, all the disclaimers about intent in 2021 can be exhausting lmao. Oh, and a side note. I've been playing for 35ish years, have off and on taught the entire time, sessiojn work, tours, some big some small, and generally goofed off with the drums. I don't know your credintials, but I can say with the utmost certainty that since we have never heard of one another, Gavin has forgotten more about precision and nuance in the drums, than you and I will ever know, if we combined our experience lol. We'd still be way short. Dude is unreal. Look at some more. This performace actually, watch the entire thing. The last Porcupine song I think, it's been so long, and I can't even remember the song title, but you'll know it. It's toward the end. Yeah, that. I'll be right back, and comment a link to the track I'm thinking about.
The main groove in the sound of muzak, omg, that's how you odd time! When you get to 31:35, a song called Futile, try counting the sections, you'll absolutely know which one's I'm meaning when you hear them.
czcams.com/video/tboVyEIsaIM/video.html
Then, when you think you've heard Gavin, and if like me, have been thoroughly convinced to almost say "why bother" lol, go ahead and give ole Gergo Borial here a listen, and throw ya hands up, and ask how, just how.... 19/16, whachu mean 19/16? lol
czcams.com/video/CAsYTcrd1cc/video.html
As that section starts he moves something first on his kick then on his hihat to give him a driving hihat
Gavin Harrison - the Chicken (on letterman - solo) OR gavin harrison-futile
Since you liked Harrison's control and technique, I believe you'd also dig Baard Kolstad's play. And obviously I'm gonna recommend his playthrough of "The Sky Is Red", which you can easily find here on CZcams on Baard's personal channel. I've seen a few other drum instructors reacting and losing their minds to this particular song.
Dude you have to take a look at Jamie St Merat. Amazing content Josh!
Please do the whole thing! Great interpretation!
I had no idea so many would want me to do the whole thing but after seeing all these great comments, I think I'm going to have to! Haha, thanks very much!
Really enjoyed your analysis and reactions, and Gavin is definitely a monster
Harrison rules.
He developed his snare himself.
I know you talked about getting a handle on rudiment,,and I would add learning how to play a solid groove is a make or break skill. Lots of great technical drummers, but few complete drummers like Gavin.
His hi-hat gap is almost two inches.. getting the desired sound takes a ton of precision. I know drummers will often set the hi-hat full up position to make that nice sizzle sound, so all it takes to achieve is a full lift of the foot off the footboard. Gavin has to stay on his pedal the whole time to keep the right gap.
"good hands... more crashes... learn your rudiments... odd time... chops..." yes, that's basically all you can say to Gavin's drumming if you are new to Gavin's drumming :)
Gavin Harrison is the best barnun drummer out there today
Gavin was created at the center of a supermassive black hole that compressed all drum talent into a singularity, and he is composed of pure Hawking's radiation, which we oddly perceive as a human. The only way he could be more astonishing is if he was a blind, deaf quadriplegic.
Dude plays with Robert Fripp. You gotta be God for that gig.
"Imagine going hertas with his feet!"
*Tomas Haake has entered the chat*
You mean, this? Lol.
czcams.com/video/KlLKmaFt4eU/video.html
Great reaction! Gavin is one of the best rock drummers to ever do it.
I highly recommend you check out Jimmy Chamberlin. He has a similar rock/jazz style, but with more emphasis on the jazz/swing side of things. Not nearly as precise as Gavin, but more emotive. Check out the song "Streetcrawler" by Jimmy Chamberlin Complex.
How kind of you to complement one of the best drummers ever. Haha.
Thanks, I try
Hey! :D You would have (will have?) enjoyed the entire song. ;)
(but I really do understand why you took this! ;) So no worries!)
Is it just me..or did this thumbnail look like a snickers ad?
Maybe you’re hungry? If so... you know what to do
Please react to Gabriel Parra, drummer of Los Jaivas; drummer to another level and, unfortunately, little known and already deceased.
Songs: La Poderosa Muerte; Tarka y Ocarina; Corre que te Pillo (en Viña del Mar)
Thanks
if you wanna see Gavin having fun and being creative watch Porcupine Tree - Hatesong live at the Park West in 2005. It's simply jaw-dropping, really, I've never seen anything like that in my life.
My favourite!
Agreed!
I'm honestly curious how you'll analyzing Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold, Winery Dogs)....
I'm new to your channel still. So if you already reacted, and already analyzing MP.
Matt garstka is a must :)
This Guy is Crazy……
what he plays would be overplaying in most songs if it wasnt for the immaculate sense of when a fill is appropriate and the dynamics and groove to back it up
Blushda...😍😍
Welcome to Progressive Rock we got time signatures up the wazoo we got 4/5 5/4 6/4 and 12/12! 12/12. 😐
Dear Josh, I saw you react to Sina play Don't Stop Believin by Journey so how about reacting to her play Wipe Out by The Surfaris and In A Gadda Da Vida by Iron Butterfly. 🎶👱♀️👗👠
You have never heard of Gavin Harrison or Porcupine tree and you have drumming youtube channel?
You never knew that there's an "a" between have and drumming and you're writing in English?
You have a CZcams account and don't know that CZcams has two capital letters?
Hmmm..
@@JoshCastillo Oh wow is that the best you got fella, a grammar pickup?
@@10cclo25 Oh no buddy, I had plenty of better, more sophisticated ones but I just wanted to channel you as best as I could and show you how ridiculous your comment was.
Listen to the long track...
He leads the band
You won't be able to analyse them
Who?
This guy is a drumming instructor and has never heard of Gavin (voted the best drummer on the planet).??
"Drumset Player"
Gavin Harrison and Danny Carey can't be analyzed in a traditional way.. They came from the future.
Smh the first part of the song is the best...go back and watch the beginning of the song.
I plan to watch the entire band do the whole song eventually but I felt that with Gavins playing, he deserved a spotlight video all for himself.
You haven't heard of porcupine tree. You're my last choice for an instructor. This has got to be a farce, a joke, a lark, right?
Just because I didn’t listen to your chosen music and instead focused on jazz greats like Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta, and Buddy Rich, that makes me a farce? No one in the world has ever heard every deserving artist. It’s literally impossible. I often wonder about some of y’all’s logic.
Gotcha. Shame. Time to branch out brother. So many drummer greats you are missing out on. I'm 67, and my dad was a pro jazz player. I play percussion but I was a a live sound engineer and recording studio engineer so I'm far from ignorant. The gentleman you were reviewing in that video is considered in the top 5 trap players in the world. Vinnie is as well. Branch out. Namaste.