Gavin Harrison - ff1

[humac09]

every good drummer must love groove, this is really rhytmic music :)) I love groove too!

[krater11]

amazing performance !!!! you can feel the ritm in is hands

[biohead66]

I wish I could steal his drum skills or borrow them for my gigs.

[Fiskaal]

Oh man, he's got such love for drumming!

[mistahmaxi]

Man, I love his splash-tripod, and the splashes themselves, ofcourse.

I tried making similar ones out of some regular bronze-plate, and it sounded exactily the same.

Well, that's another story...

Gavin, you keep all of your fellow drummers inspired. Except for Rrdrums, I guess, but he's not really a drummer; He's a dickmouthed fraud, nothing more.

If only Gavin could turn over to Dream Theater...

[sevensecondsdeep]

i cant believe rrdrums is still posting his crap after two years of people telling him he's an idiot... dude has balls, i suppose.

[YTisshit]

will he EVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME. I LOVE YOU GAVIN (for your extensive and wonderful amazing skills)

[mrwinslowjenkins]

the master at work! omfg this guy is the best drummer i have ever seen! if i can get to be half as good as him ill die a happy man.

[TheMASDrummer]

WHATS THE NAME OF THIS SONG????

[Volentry]

1:09 holy blushda

[xUMR]

And this song's name is?

[larkydozer]

Lovely selection of cymbals Gavin has. The custom chimes .... I want them!

[skater15153]

1:37 til the end is full of win

[eeobeeob]

I really don't care much for Porcupine Tree, but this music is awesome. I'd love to see him play with a big band or a tasty funk group.

[kostasael2]

What's the name of the song?

[YouGottaLookKid]

does anyone know where i can get an audio file of this?

[ghdtjdqhd]

rrdrums110 is the perfect example of a douchebag who is just jealous of gavin's drum skills. since he can't harness such awesome power, he must instead make himself look like a badass and start hating on gavin

[jackpaice]

awesomeness

[01TEAMPAIN]

MAKES ME SMILE EVERY TIME

[Aymans81]

WoW it's really about feel feel , I love his feel. Thank you great God for giving us the creativity to do and the feel to experience and express ;)

[EIMRAIZZU]

I know huh?. I love this guy. One of my highlight drummers and I am learning from him.

[TheLt2323]

@Aymans81 well said :)

[drumsyeah]

simply incredible...........WoW !

[japesy]

This man is badassery personified.

[MrJdrummerc]

Drumming is art and this is the evidence!!!

[TheKickassdrummer]

This guy uses the double pedal so well unlike most others that just waaay over use it. Very tasteful.....

[MrJdrummerc]

whats the name of this Song?

He is brilliant

[Str8Faced]

I want his cymbal set up!

[wjdsmith]

Everyone should read rrdrums new book ..How I became a Troll in 3 comments....its beautiful...detailed illustrations of him as a young drummer ....wide eyed.. ..world full of options...then one day...Hero sessions...wah wah wahhhhh....damnnn...I suck says rrdrums....better go troll for the rest of my insignificant life....end of story...good for cleaning you toilet though...pwned ...knob...hehe..

[wjdsmith]

@TheChiFlows uuuhhh? What did I miss? You must have misunderstood me. What comment are you talking about. I think Gavin is one of the best drummers today. If you thought the comments to rrdrums were about Gavin....well you are incorrect. I really don't know what you are talking about but I have been playing for more than 15 years and Gavin has done nothing but inspire me. So clarify if you will what the hell you are talking about!

[wjdsmith]

@TheChiFlows By the way, if you are trying to read into an argument that I had with some idiot over a year ago about Gavin, you probably will have a hard time with understanding what the hell is going on. But you obviously didn't read the rest of my posts praising Gavin and dogging anyone who posted otherwise.

[TheChiFlows]

@wjdsmith --- Its cool man i only got the negative comments and thought you where putting down Gavins playing..He's probably the best most original sounding player to come along in progressive rock since Bruford played with Yes. Peace !.

[GodsAthiest]

@wjdsmith Dude, probably the most awesome comment I've ever seen on YouTube!!! Keep up the good work!!! LMAO!!!

[beatcrazy14]

@rrdrums110 you totally got destroyed dude

[Thinchap]

And yet you criticise Dream Theatre for not moving enough on stage and not having stage presence, and you slate DC for moving too much and being too showy ? Jesus man i'm amazed anyone ever fits into your ever changing criteria of exactly how people should behave. Face it Jeff, the truth is when you decide you don't like something or someone, you change your argument everytime just so you can rant. Saying DC isn't dynamic is like saying water isn't wet. Just proves how little you actually know.

[Thinchap]

And also, DC doesn't bring his left hand above his ear, which vid is this on cause i've never seen it ?

[SiCmetalfan]

and still nobody cares what you say old man b/c because gavin harrison is phenomenal and this performance is phenomenal.

[Thinchap]

Ah Jeff jeffy jeff jeff jeff. I've just read your comments on this video. I respect the fact you acknowledge GH as a very good drummer. He is that. but i've just read all the stuff you posted about him playing too softly in this piece and tippy tapping the toy drums and not hitting hard enough. Whereas on Danny Carey videos you criticise him for not hitting quietly enough and it all being too heavy and not enough fine control. This just proves the point that you are only here for arguments

[JazzzRockFuzion]

Hmmmm, actually there are a total of three thumbs-down comments on the first page, and most look like they were mis-interpreted, or 'lost in translation'. You didn't "own" anyone.

Opinions are like assholes; everyone's got one. That said, it's hardly fair of you to judge his ability to "smack and compress air waves with authority" from a low-res video shot from a remote video camera. I'm pretty sure if you were THERE, your opinion would differ.

[todoz11]

@rrdrums110 0/10

[carlnathan]

fantastic...

[elisagie]

fuck

[CheesyStranger]

His arm movements between 1:37 and 1:44 seem unreal!

[CanadienBakon]

someone please tell me these videos can be bought somewhere..

[instrumedley1928]

he performs all these songs on his two DVDs

[rrdrums110]

I think I mad it clear where i stand on this peformance.

[carlnathan]

if this is not a very good perfo, then why do many people like it, and only a few people like you dont? hehehe

you dont appreciate this kind of music style do you.. =)

[wjdsmith]

dude....dont call me dude.....

[wjdsmith]

Gavin obvioulsy had some bad krout on his bratworst the night before and is trying not to shit his pants while he is playing.....this usually leads to a " toothless" performance...

[rrdrums110]

Wow chill dude, I have seen Gavin on other things that I like very much. Me and Sfinggrate both think that he's playing toothless in this one. Any others out there that agree?

[carlnathan]

this is another style he is playing dude ;)

[carlnathan]

gavin has lots of different styles, but not all of them has to fit yours..

you can't call this one toothless, it just not your taste.

he is a diverse drummer.. for me i like this kind of style, and im sure many more do

=)

[snorhyveln]

@rrdrums110 Yeah, sorry to say. Also long hold at each fill

[wjdsmith]

when no passion is played.?....oh like john bohnam and john mitchell or keith moon....and so on and so forth....cmon..you really believe that there is no passion in this guy....why? because he is not flying around his kit like chambers and donati.....all the drummers I have listed have inspired me....because they play with musical intent and great individual voice...even if they play tight snares and tiny splash cymbals...gavin has good technique he doesnt have to hit hard.....

[rrdrums110]

Yeah Hopefully they inspire us. But when I come to site and don't get inspired it is only natural to tell you why. There is no excitement or good energy going down in this even though it is a technical wonder. See even that doesn't work when not passion played. I've seen this guy play real well on other occasions and get that good percussion vibe. By percussion I mean it literally smacking and compressing air waves w/authority. Here it is too light like a one inch snare drum 3 inch cymbal toyed

[Fox622003]

LOL Gavin is not only playing difficult stuff here, he's playing with a great groove, and is getting a perfect sound out of every hit. Not only is he spot on like a machine, but he gets that personal sound in that only a very skilled human being can.

Fox.

[wjdsmith]

When did playing drums become a sport?...or popularity contest....or more improtantly a soapbox for people to run their mouth on who they think is the best drummer in the universe....Who cares...remember why we listen to them ...because they inspire us....

[SupermansWheelchair1]

He is better than Virgil Donati as Gavin plays with feeling and not a robot.

[rrdrums110]

Sofakingrate. Careful now. You're consorting w/the enemy although I do appreciate a little back now and then. I wonder if you will get shit for it? I mean my original comment scored a -12!!. Yes I am very proud of that.

[rrdrums110]

This guy is a really really good drummer when he let's it hang out. This is too Garibaldi bic fine point wimpy. No nervous system reaction. In other words not percussive enough to excite senses. get bigger stick and make human error slightly. And above all sound thicker get deeper snare drum throw away belly dancer toy cymbals get thumpier bass drum hit it harder w/harder mallet. Think Virgil Donati or (God forbid) Dennis Chambers not Garibaldi or Porcaro

[SupermansWheelchair1]

You sir are a knob head.

[Flapjackhayden]

your an absolute idiot. This guys knows more about the anatomy of drums than anyone who you referred to as having "it"

[drdonut1]

@rrdrums110 I am trying to read that you DID NOT include Porcaro in the list of drummers that are have a whimsy snare, don't groove and don't excite your senses. I hope you didn't otherwise I would have to come over there and strangle some sense into you my friend. I hope we all agree that Jeff Porcaro is indisputable. Especially when it comes to those qualities you mentioned.

[TheNecrophagist666]

masterful

[SupermansWheelchair1]

2.15 groups of 5 with some sick 32nd note bass licks.

[rrdrums110]

Look at that. I scored a -12. does it get any better than that?

[zaorulesmetal]

Well, people are closed-minded. What you said, I know you believe it to be true, but I'm saying that you may well be right. I've been drumming for 10 years, and I only partially understand what you're getting at. I know that I can't do what he's doing, and when that happens I instantly respect it. Where you're wrong is that you think it doesn't excite anybody. I can speak for myself in saying that I'll be very excited when I can play that.

[HomoRidiculus]

Well done.

[borispider1]

GROOVE ANIMALLLLL!!!!!!

[ibbyr]

He uses his double bass in such a stylistic way, i have listened to him before, but it hasnt moved me as much as its moving me now. Ive been working out of his book "Rhythmic illusions" (which my explain my first comment) and it has been a real help, as is watching the man, himself, play

[boobstyles]

go the gav

[mike1992p]

i would like his drumset :P and his technique skill too :P

[mattlightbound]

same

[LudoDreamDrummer]

and his huge musicality to use both ;-)

[byLivio]

Two things for you.

Frist What the f""k youre talking about?

And second,open your mind for music and drumming,man.You are talking like if you know everything.

If u are smart,you gonna stop and try so study and observe DIFFERENT styles of drumming.

[RuberHammer]

ahahah oh wow dear lord thanks for the laugh

[sofakingrate]

For the first time ever I agree with rrdrums110 on this one. This vid is ok, technically advanced, etc. But it just doesn't do it for me. It's too clean, there's no fat in that!

[Seras6]

I just love the way he uses his splash cymbals!

[PocketDrummer]

Commence ass kicking drums...

1:28

[guit4rm4n9015]

Jesus i dnt give a fuck wot kinda jazz it is! its fucking sick!

[ParnvoL]

0:23 :D

[japesy]

What kind of latin jazz is this? is it rumba or something? Im trying to find jazz that would sound like this and I don't know where to look...

[gregparys]

thats wusup ...the Ghosts notes found their saviour :)

i love your work

GregParys

[miniatureface]

fuck, i can't wait till im that good x[

lol

[Evans817]

You should practice until you are that good ;)

[Andinator]

You need to devote your life and soul to drums to be this good!

[ssnatcherss]

He has all the soul of a gospel drummer! But with more precision! DAMN.

[mikeybbdrummin]

Very nice.

A lot of similarities to Gregg Bissonette. Who just happens to be my favorite.

[Buhzie15]

gavin rips him though

[mikeybbdrummin]

I wouldnt go that far. They are both very versitle. Gregg could hold his own up against Gavin IMO.

Out of curiosity, in what way would he rip Gregg? Lets hear your thoughts.

[Buhzie15]

musical and mathematical genius. extreme technicality blended with an awesome relaxed fluidity and effortlessness to his playing, which i just can't see bissonette replicating.

[mikeybbdrummin]

Gregg is also a very musical drummer. I think he plays w/more emotion and feel then most guys out there. When it comes to math and time signatures Gregg does it very, very well. I have seen/heard him play so complex stuff. The type of stuff that has you fighting to find the 1 though the whole song He has played w/Amazing musicians for years. Because of what he is capable of. The guy is as well rounded as it gets. And highly respected for his skills. Just my thoughts.

[miniatureface]

in my own oppinion, i agree that gavin would rip gregg apart although both are great drummers. i think that gavin plays much tighter and that gregg is much looser and less presice which isn't neccesarily a bad thing, but i perfer how gavin plays everything so effortlessly exact. i also think he is much more creative and plays with more precision and plays more complicated and psyncopated beats and fills and is more creative with his fills but not in a distracting mannor. just plain better to me.

[mikeybbdrummin]

Gavin is very tight and pretty spot on. But rip Gregg apart is a little over the top to me. Check out Gregg w/Maynard Ferguson and Brandon Fields. He was in his mid 20's and they both have a lot of quick spot on accents w/the band and very intricate and dynamic parts that Gregg nails no prob. Most of the stuff he does now may not call for that, but doesnt mean he is not capable. Gregg is respected for his versitility. He is great at every style he plays when in the studio. Not to be overlooked.

[seamusconley]

gregg is great, i saw him at a clinic a while ago and that guy can play, but the double bass stuff that gavin pulls off effortlessly is certainly one thing that gregg would have a hard time with. gregg is not a very strong double bass player

[mikeybbdrummin]

Greggs plays mostly hand and foot combinations w/two's/three's on the feet. He has mastered shuffles. He does not do a lot of advanced playing w/double bass. But it all works for what he does. I learned my double bass stuff from lessons from Gregg. Im am not out of this world. But I get the job done. Gavin does do more complex stuff w/his feet. It works w/his playing and probably what he practiced. Someone better at double bass then another does not make him better overall. They're both great.

[seamusconley]

i agree that it doesnt necessarily make him better over all, but earlier you asked what gavin had that gregg lacked, i am merely responding to what you asked.

happy new year

[mikeybbdrummin]

I understand. I did ask. I wouldn't agree that in means Gavin rips Gregg apart though. Which I realize you didn't say.

They both are great at their job and have many many fans.

But Gavin does have more double bass technique going for him over Gregg.

Happy new year as well.

[Dieterbe]

oh yeah baby

[Lenoar]

Jesus Christ.

[d0g69s]

No, just Gavin Harrison. : O

[progdrummer160]

remove the 'just' plz..

[ziggysanderson]

most musical drummer going

[nicolaiuta]

Super

[jussisaurio]

Sounds like something David Garibaldi would play. Funk yeah!

[lubodru]

grooooooooooooooooooooovy.....­.........

[OracleDan]

grove merchant!!!

[flakmonkey999]

What are you buyin'?, I'll buy it at a high price. ..

[fjboumboum]

Super batteur : groove + son + bon goût + technique = TALENT

[sneg7776777]

is that yamaha??

[WoltersVoldo]

He plays on Sonor

[b4gn0]

Sonor SQ2

[alfiea5]

tasty~

[domen71]

bello il suo modo stretto di suonare!!!

[eyelivehere]

Britains got Talent!

[blackl53]

Il loveeeeeeeeeee the last part

<3

[luismanuelopezc]

Gavin is great not as Antonio Sanchez but closer to be a god

[paulo101]

Gavin really reminds me of Vinnie in places. Easily my fave player atm.

[sumpe8erosmuzak]

Are these songs in any album? I want to buy it now!!! If there is anyone who can help please send me a pm! GAVIN IS A GOD!!!

[drumsetdemon]

These songs are from the DVD's Rhythmic Horizons and Rhythmic Visions

[vroooom13]

Awesome!

[fjrueiskks]

allucinante...veramente uno dei migliori adesso in circolazione....apparte weckl e altri...cmq un fenomeno....

[proggedout]

this guy never fails to impress me, his technique, his mastery of music and his improvisation he is just an all round fantastic player who always puts a smile on my face - whether its with porcupine tree or stuff like this. Looking forward to his work with robert fripp from King Crimson too. Anyone who likes this check out virgil donati another scarily good drummer. Gavin = master

[LetsGetTanked]

Hey, proggedout, I agree with you about Virgil Donati. Another drummer in his league is Thomas Lang, whom I'm sure you've heard of. I bought his most recent DVD, and he is unbelievable. Gavin Harrison is my favourite drummer, though, because I just love his feel. A true master.

[derdings2112]

Thomas is an incredible master of technique, but that is about all IMO. Just like you said, Gavin's strength is not just that, but feel and, most importantly, groove as well.

[drmmer123]

can't wait to see him at the modern drummer fest this year

[penismightier1]

Gavin and Porcupine Tree rock!!!!!

[TRAMBUSTO88]

Awesome!!!

Troppo spettacolare

[amaupin411]

my favorite drumming video on youtube.

[christoelunico]

excelent drummer!!!! great techinique

[jaadster101]

yeah he's really good