![]() So if I start doing those gigs, I'm gonna zero in on that. the project and with Joshua De La Victoria, the Victoria project. ![]() But at the same time, I have so many requests for people's projects, and I have a few projects of my own, like Cosmic Liberty with Casimir Liberski. ![]() So being in a city surrounded with studios and musical heritage, is there a view for you to do more session stuff? I've got my drums in the basement, and I've never been happier." ![]() "That's something that Nashville has in spades, houses where you can make noise. Los Angeles does not have affordable housing, you’ll never be in a house unless you have millions. "The biggest one for me is having my drums in the place that I live, and not having to drive 30 or 40 minutes to practice my drums. How are you finding living in one of the most musical cities in the world? I sometimes fantasise what my life could be like now that I live in Nashville - the home of country - if I just started doing country sessions all the time and never had to practice again!" So it definitely does require are a bit more than just like a punk record. "Not just what I'm playing, but that it sits and melds with whatever else is going on. So for that to happen, on my part, I have to learn every part from a variety of angles, so that I feel that part in my bones and hear that part deeply. "Yeah, I think because it's typically in the complex realm, it requires a bit more work to fine tune it so that it doesn't become unmusical and dry, and strictly technical. I'm not that guy."Īnd Animals as Leaders isn’t exactly simple music… So if you put one thing in front of me, I will demolish that one thing, but I'm not so good with 10 or 20 projects at the same time. I'm kind of a one-track mind kind of guy. So I have to get in full focus mode, and I just become obsessed. "Usually, there's probably a few challenging parts that are really kicking my ass. I take usually like four to six weeks before a recording session, which typically has like three songs in it, and I just really hone in on those three. "Recording and writing is its own thing, but sometimes as you're working on it, it can feel like it's gonna be forever until you release the material, you start to question things. This is the fun part where you get to see people's reactions, and people get to enjoy the music. But yeah, it's long awaited, definitely some bumps in the road with with COVID and such. "So I'm excited for people to see that and for them to see us on tour. So every song on the record will have a drum play-through. I've got some play-throughs I'm doing tomorrow actually, of the rest of the four songs. Meinl product demo hosted by The Orlando Drummer Adam Tuminaro.Parrhesia is your first new album in six years, how does it feel to finally be releasing it? Matt Garstka's 2018 20" Meinl Equilibrium China May 19 Montreal QC, Canada Music Store.May 17 Sudbury ON, Canada & McQuade Sudbury.May 16 Toronto ON, Canada & McQuade LTD.May 14 Saskatoon SK, Canada & McQuade (sask) LTD.May 13Ğdmonton AB, Canada & McQuade EDM.May 12Ĝalgary AB, Canada & McQuade South.May 11 Langley BC, Canada & McQuade LTD.May 10 Vancouver BC, Canada & McQuade Vancouver.December 4 Mark Guiliana Matt Garstka's upcoming clinic dates.Matt Garstka vfJAMS interview with Elmo Lovanoĭownload of the Transcription & Music-Minus-Drums Tracks G'ska Funk Overhead cam with transcription Watch and read all about the new Garstka, Gadd and Questlove from Vic Firth. The new Matt Garstka, Steve Gadd and Questlove Vic Firth sticks The unique characteristic is the blended tip and long taper. Just like his 2018 Meinl Signature Equilibrium China, Matt's demands for a stick were all about that balance in power, speed and sound. He states ' if you're truly passionate about something, you won't mind working your ass off for it'.Īnimals As Leaders drummer Matt 'The Rhythmic Scientist' Garstka now has its own signatures with Vic Firth. His stylistic background in chronological order goes as such - blues, rock, reggae, funk, fusion, latin, punk, jazz, metal, R&B, gospel and whatever style you would call Animals as Leaders. He is by no means simply a metal drummer. With a Berklee education on his side and gigging experience since age 12 it's no wonder he teamed up with Animals as Leaders. Matt Garstka is regarded as one of the key progressive drummers of his generation. Matt Garstka playing G'ska Funk with the all-star vfJAMS Band.
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