Travis Orbin - SEA SOS Recording Session - "Motion Sickness"

[cahslundglass]

Ambidextrous ways. I c wut u did thar.

[DeliciousNubbs]

I love that snare!!! May I inquire how much one would spend on such a marvelous addition?

[GHdrumchannel]

hell yeah google ads money

[samsonslmpson]

Travis, love the new stuff man. Motion sickness is my favorite track for sure. When can we expect a full length album or even a couple new songs? I'm getting pretty impatient =)

[DrewCdrummer24]

oh my lord, that snare sound is so sexy

[alvintkh]

wat snare n stick u use

[TheReverend777]

You're my new favorite drummer, but I can barely hear your chinese cymbal :(

[711fitzy]

i've written up a transcription of the song if anyone is having trouble with learning it

head over to drummerconnection and go to drum transcriptions

[711fitzy]

@711fitzy

or if that doesn't work its up on my photobucket profile-jjfitzhenry

[jayisamazazing]

just got the music for this yeaterday and i can play most of it now so ill be posting a video of it soon :)

[wizardy16120]

i love the sound of ur floor tom

[711fitzy]

Hey great stuff, love everything i've heard so far, wanted to ask would it be alright i used your transcription and post a new link of one thats written in traditional style

keep it up

[shaftninja]

@711fitzy To quote Tower Of Power, "knock yourself out! wooo"

[maidenfan10210]

@shaftninja You have prevented a severe case of Honkey-pox

[inimicalODDITY]

ahhh...I totally have to rip off that fill at 1:00. sorry man, that's what you get for being so innovative.

[CradlexOfxSins]

yellow rat bastard t shirt!

[BTBAMdrummer]

Oh, hey Paul Waggoner.

[TtAbrams]

@BTBAMdrummer Oh hey Blake Richardson.

[lemonjuix]

@BTBAMdrummer I was thinking the same thing haha

[cvstar51]

crazy set up.

[solarc24]

eres DIOS!!!?'

[Drummerdudeftw]

i kinda like how your kit is set up,

why'd you decide to break away from traditional set up, and go with the one you have?

[jerma7x]

I HAVE THAT SNARE HOLY SHIT.

[dfurnaridrummer]

@jerma7x how much did it cost and where did you get it from?

i just saw travis's Periphery - "Though" video and the snare sounds like sex, i want it haha

[MikePostDrums]

One take? Then what's 1:48?

[CourtPlayzDrumz]

Hey Travis, I just got asked to join the Rising Start endorsement through TRX, what type of TRX cymbals do you prefer? I use two crashes, a ride + bell, high hats, and a china!

[AlExXx364]

I am so happy to see him reading from sheet music! Just when i thought it had been lost amongst drummers :)

[AlexiusDrums]

deserve at least a 100 thousand views :o

10/5

[briangeorge4182]

this is definitely my favorite song from the EP. Yall should release it on Vinyl! i would have to buy 2 of them

[spacitydrummer4JC]

I bet this was so much fun to record.

[causeXeffect23]

"Fucking do it"

[drummerbrian13]

What are those clamps on your hats?

[DaltonDrums]

@drummerbrian13 They are hi-hat clutches; They are used, mostly when doing a lot of double bass playing to automatically drop the hats together without having to loosen up the wingnut sort of thing and when you press down on the hi-hat pedal the hats should go back to being able to be manipulated with the hi-hat pedal again. I think. [:

[MikePostDrums]

@drummerbrian13 Drop-clutches.

[ShredYoung]

Hey are you guys on itunes?

[Dman4441]

@ShredYoung haha

[oldpeepsareboring]

it looks like you had a lot of fun with this song. favorite off the new EP dude. keep it up : D

[iPwnMETALLICA]

haha 1:47 the ride cymbal changes :P

[inimicalODDITY]

@iPwnMETALLICA Pretty sure it's the same ride, it's just a video/tracking edit; and when it resumes, the ride has rotated.

[iPwnMETALLICA]

@inimicalODDITY I know its just the same ride, i meant to put it how you just said it but i didnt know how :P

[KhalDrogo76]

killer stuff here...

[scheidtmaster]

orbinator! love that snare!

[drummerboy7227]

wouldn't it be easy to read normal transcriptions instead of an alien language??

Elliot

[DeliciousNubbs]

@drummerboy7227 The 'alien' language is unique to Mr. Orbin's drum setup. It's just as easy to get used to as reading normal drum notation. The only difference being that the numbered notation allows for a much more detailed transcription, especially since Travis utilizes dual hi hats and such.

[mapexlb]

I think people really underestimate the force you put into each stroke, it is a million times harder to hit them with that kind of power and still maintain control.. I am playing harder every day and it keeps feeling better and better.

[meganolan0]

hey travis! sorry if you've answered this question before but i'm wondering what kind of program you use to make the transcripts?

you're one of my favorite drummers to watch, i love your style. very inspiring!

[ArinMichelle]

you're great! 

[inimicalODDITY]

The videos that you have have posted have lead me to believe that you a generally down-to-earth and honest man. That said, I must confess that I am not a fan of Sky Eats Airplane. Though, being a drummer myself, I must also confess that I am in love with your refreshing drumming style. You are amazing man, truly. I love that you appreciate your fans and put things in the description that drum nerds love to know, such as the type of snare drum and notes. Keep on being a FUCKING inspiration...

[11Martyr11]

if i had the choice to lose my virginity or get drum lessons from u, i would go with the lessons! :D

[chazzable]

please tell me you don't use triggers travis as i basically view this as cheating and i worship you :(

[RafaelHLogrado]

Love the hi-hat ''chick'' trade-off lol

;)

Great drumming, you're one of the best drummers around the world for sure! (my opinion)

[Uaarkson]

You guys should write more songs like this. I prefer the more focused songwriting and emphasis on melody.

[RyanAndRyanPros]

@Uaarkson

Same here, its like the trippy version of SEA, its sooooo awesome to smoke to you have no clue my man lol :)

[peterplays4fs]

you probably have one of the most interesting set ups I have ever seen. So original and inspiring.

oh btw, you fucking rock!

[isaacleedrums]

Love it!

[Jmann1900]

Wow, sick. I love musicians who are revolutionary in the way they play, and Travis Orbin is one of them. Im diggin the drum setup.

[fuzzButtle]

How do you read the transcriptions??? what means what?

[shaftninja]

@fuzzButtle Greetings,

Please view the drum transcription for my tune "Pixieprog" (available in the description of the correlated video), for there's a key at the top.

[711fitzy]

@shaftninja could i write up your transcription in traditional methods and repost it for other like myself, keep it up man, nevre fail to disappoint

[OTATre]

BEATERS TO FELT, THAT'S HOW WE ROLL.

NO ONE NEEDS THE PLASTIC END, IT'S FOR WEAKLINGS!!!!!

seriously though, amazing work, mister Orbin

[Drummerkid74]

Very sick! haha This is about the 7th time I've watched this :)

[Caulculon69]

Awesome job, man. I have that snare drum, its definitely a beauty.

[hauntedzebra]

so i bought a Black X head with a Renaissance Ambassador snare side for my OC x series 13 x 7 maple. I cant seem to tune it to sound very good at all.. any tips (Travis or youtubers)?

[vicfirthdrummer95]

@hauntedzebra When I purchased a black x it seemed to be that you need to kinda work it in for a little while. For me after bangin' the head a few days it went from shitty to very nice.

[hauntedzebra]

@vicfirthdrummer95 did you crank it right tight?

[vicfirthdrummer95]

@hauntedzebra Yea I make it pretty tight

[ragingscythe]

no joke, this video made my day. especially the expletive in the beginning hahah

[MarcBurnsThatBarn]

great great work as always man..........thumbs up!!!

[LukeSnyderMusic]

Wow Travis, this is a remarkable drum take! Excellent work, drums sound great, and playing is awesome!

[sanddybusum]

snare kicks ass!!

[beststealer]

i can't wait for another new video.! haha

[jimmytango00]

you really have inspired me like no other drummer has. I practice like 3 hrs a day now since i found out about you. Its weird how must drummers make you feel like you suck or even like quitting. You're definitely different though, you inspire.

On that note! you should give me some webcam lessons since you're so far from Los Angeles., haha.

[marfguy1987]

my fault I forgot about that video :)

[LOKOMETASENJADOTOY]

will chris barretto do any guest vocals on the SEA LP?

that video of him singin with you guys live was amazing.

[shaftninja]

@LOKOMETASENJADOTOY Haven't discussed it, but I wouldn't rule him--or anyone we're fans of, for that matter--out.

[LOKOMETASENJADOTOY]

@shaftninja sweetness.

looking forward to the possibilities :D

[DrewCdrummer24]

what sizes are your cymbals?

[shaftninja]

@DrewCdrummer24 Please view my TRX Cymbals demo clip. Thank you!

[ArtOfPhire]

Awesome.

[XDMikeyThePikeyXD]

Sick pocket, I like the emphasis on backbeat in this track, the odd orbination makes the track have huge space!

What's your preference on snare head, suede or white? I heard some unreal snare tones on your videos from suede heads but this makes me second guess =)

[shaftninja]

@XDMikeyThePikeyXD Thank you for your gracious words! My favorite snare heads are the Black X and Controlled Sound models.

[Junnage]

Awesome. I love the band and the new EP! You're an incredible drummer!

[shaftninja]

@Junnage Thank you kindly!

[startrooper64]

@shaftninja hey Travis, hows it going? I have noticed in your more recent videos that your sticks appear to be a lighter color. Are you no longer utilizing the Zildjian Mike Mangini's? oh, and by the way, I set my kit up, just like yours (double hi hat and all) and it may stay that way, because it is a very comfortable set up...

[SabianTamaDrummer]

i miss your pearl reference snare =[

[WALbariaRUS]

yo travis... this might be a stupid question but, how did you get your floor tom and other tom to match the height of your snare? (did you raise the legs of your floor tom really high? or is the snare stand that you mounted your small tom on really short?)

btw, top notch drumming as usual.

[shaftninja]

@WALbariaRUS Greetings,

Thank you kindly! My snare drum height isn't abnormally high. I mounted my rack tom off of a tom mount (plugged into a RIMS suspension mount, of course) ,which was connected to a clamp hooked to my left-side crash cymbal stand. The snare stand deadens the tom-tom's resonance so I don't use 'em in the studio anymore.

[marfguy1987]

hey man what hi hats your usign they sound a lot like the old light paiste 202's but sound like that exactly I was going for if you list the whole cymbal setup that would be even more awesome , peace

chris

[Adamski986]

@marfguy1987 dude check out his other video where he demo's trx cymbals. towards the end of the video he lists what cymbals he uses :D

[imdarrellkthx]

@marfguy1987 watch his video about TRX cymbals on his channel

[nateislegend]

I can play this with both penises tied behind my back!

Not really. I wish though...

[Roldy23]

Powerful! Nice playing man.

[biocideband]

love the little left right at 1:32

[Edges]

very nice. :)

[sumstufflol]

fuckin' do it.

[real1acer]

Ahhh!!! I love the little outtakes in the new vids.

This is that one slow, heavy and slugdy song on the album eh? This song hasn't grown on me yet but the EP is amazing!