Now, don't get me wrong Matt's a great drummer but you certainly do not get enough credit. Holy shit you're what I aim to be (doubt I'll ever get there lol). Thank you Travis.
Man, those 18in K dark crashes are probably some of the best sounding crashes my ears have ever heard. Thank you for putting them back into perspective for me.
You have astonished me since day one brother a lot of people don't realize, but you're creating the 'stereo' vibe for drums live, that's astonishing. some things attack my left ear some things attack my right usually this only possible through producing. But you achieved a way to do it live that not a lot of people can re-create.
I think I'm slowly starting to feel satisfied because you have started posting tracks of whose composition I absolutely love!!! Gota say the 20 something overzealous drummer did pay you well in regards to creating some amazing parts hehehe..... but really looking forward to your Zyglrox playthrough, one of my all time favourites. Stay awesome man!!
I can't even count how many times I've watched this. My all time fav drumming video, the grooves are brilliant and perfectly played. You're definitely my greatest inspiration Travis. Fuckin' insane...
Can't believe you have such power in your doubles. That 1:21 KKKLRLL RRKKKRR fill is powerful! Will BH / BF get me there or is there another exercise for this?
Seriously good and unlike some of the other posters, though I am sure not all, I play although when I was playing regularly and lessoned up to my eyeballs I never played this well. It is a joy to listen.
every single song. awesome dude I'm attempting to learn this currently and some of the lock and grooves are just so unpredictable, the intervals and accents just draw me. you stand out man best drummer around right now imo, not to just play it, but to create it, or ratjer, compose such masterpiece! a true inspiration
+Travis Orbin ditto! and I don't know own if you care to, but you should check out the band substructure. I think you might appreciate the music there. local band from my hometown. broke up. you should cover of e of thier so gs man thier drums are gnarly and I'd love to see you smash it
Siiiiiiick! Gotta love K's! I've made a conscious effort to take your advice and play your set up in my second project. Working out well so far. 13 snare, 14,16 floors and a 22 kick.
Hey Travis, I love how the cymbals sound, do you mind posting sizes and cymbals in every future video you post, I just think it is very helpful for every drummer. Also because cymbals may vary in every video.
Man, I have wondered for quite some time - what's the idea behind the snare in sections like :15 - :43? I think it's measures 5-15 on the sheet music. Like, I can read the sheet music, I can sonically hear their placement, but I'd love to know why you chose to have the snare hits where they are, the syncopation, and if there was any metric modulation at play that you wanted to put in there or was it just a stylized decision made on a whim? Either way, I love your drum parts, and often find myself listening to them when I've hit a wall in writing. I love taking elements from my favorite music and trying to incorporate them into my own music, in my own way. So for me to take a similar approach to snare hits in my video-game-esque music, I need to first understand why you chose to do it in the first place. Thanks for the literal hours-on-end of video content I've rewatched, over and over again, marveling at how you write your parts. I love them, and I love the little bits of info you give in the description. You've helped me get past many bouts of writer's block.
That was in the original draft of the programmed drums, so it was Misha's idea. I remember back then he liked to append the end of a guitar phrase with a snare hit (placement varying); that concept is largely in play there.
@@TravisOrbin I appreciate the response! Do you have any videos/resources that go into your approach for writing drum arrangements? I'm sorry if you already have vids up of it, there's just a lot to wade through already if so haha (not that that is a bad thing!)
@@jimmsupreme I do not. It's a giant confluence of things which is constantly mutating, but suffice it to say the three main influences: the music itself, my own catalog of drummers and other musicians, and my knowledge of rhythm theory.
@Chris Isler My general cymbal sizes haven't altered, but I've always liked big drum tones. Both change depending on the session/music, really; I'll tune up or use bigger/smaller cymbals if it sounds appropriate.
+Travis Orbin hey T i'm curious about the drum heads and muting you use. especially on the kick and in this video. Is that listed on your site? Any info would be greatly appreciated. I have a maple kit. 12 16 and 22. 8ply toms 10ply kick. trying to find the right heads to make it pop. sort of loosing my mind and money in the process
+Max Sherman Yep, my preferred heads are listed in the equip lists. That ply amount is a little higher than usual, so your drums might be loud but they're gonna be a bit higher by default. I'd get some Vintage Coated Emperors and tune those babies until the wrinkles disappear and add a little Moon Gel to taste.
Yes! I've been waiting for this since I first saw your Icarus Lives video. Absolutely phenomenal playing dude, how the hell did you come up with some of those fills? I literally burst out laughing on a crowded bus when I saw that first "freak out".
Travis Orbin Well this was the second song I ever heard that featured your playing (the first being The Walk) and I could never figure out how to play any of the fills back in the day, when I first heard the outro to Light I remember thinking "This is amazing, why don't I know who this drummer is!?". So it's great to finally see a playalong to help me visually grasp some of the more challenging parts. On a side note, I noticed you don't choke up on the sticks as much as you used to. Is that a conscious decision or does it vary?
***** Yep! And these tree logs that I use also help. As for the Photobucket link, it's just temporary anyway until my webmaster posts the transcription on my site.
Hey Travis, love you work, follow you a long time, iv'been trying to figure out that fill at 2:26, can you give me a light please? sorry to bother! keep it up! thank you!!
@@behindthen0thing525 Hahah i got something close, by the end of the year i will back to record some videos, and this will be my first song for sure, i love it!
Great video once again. I've noticed you tuned your shells lower and are using larger cymbals, what made you do this? Keep up the great work; very inspiring!
I truly have to wonder... I only started listening to periphery recently and for the past year I've only been listening to the first album.. it is so good. I understand that you wrote the drums for that album, but I haven't been able to find anywhere, did you play the drums on the album recording?
@@TravisOrbin Ah, I see! Thanks for answering. You guys truly did some incredible work on those songs, the writing is on another level! Hopefully I'll be able to play them one day haha!
I play a bar or two before the mess up then meld the passes together. You have to be very consistent and it is a pain, but it means that I don't have to do entire songs in a complete take as I used to, haha.
killin dude! i love it!
HELLPERN Hey, thanks man! Hope all is well.
Travis Orbin Two incredible drummers who have inspired me beyond belief!
@@TravisOrbin hell yeah
Now, don't get me wrong Matt's a great drummer but you certainly do not get enough credit. Holy shit you're what I aim to be (doubt I'll ever get there lol). Thank you Travis.
Absolutely agree.
I admire your courage and confidence putting 32's that close to your "hit box" on the toms, Cheers.
amazing, the real life Superior Drummer 2.0
To this day, you’re the only drummer I’ve seen read sheet music while you play. Unreal
The groove that ensues at 3:22 never gets old!
this man is such an UNDERRATED drummer
Have watched this video for the past 2 years and it never fails to amaze me
One of the best technical performances I've seen in my life. Ridiculous!
one of greatest drummer of our time, insane !
Befooooore, it keptttt, meeee froooooom, reachiiiiiing, THE LIIIIIGHT!! No, on the real, killer job Mr. T. Love this song.
Jeeez Travis your control is unrealllll.. These old Periphery play-throughs probably get me the most
Holy shit that sent shivers down my spine!!
Those four hits on the ride at the end were so tough.
Holy shit... That whole album is just a brilliant piece of art. More importantly, the drum work is my favorite thing on this planet.
Jesus Travis, you're such a machine
Man, those 18in K dark crashes are probably some of the best sounding crashes my ears have ever heard. Thank you for putting them back into perspective for me.
Those tree logs you're wielding get me concerned for your left KSM32 lol good thing you have robot like accuracy.
this is why i stay subscribed, nice work travis
You have astonished me since day one brother a lot of people don't realize, but you're creating the 'stereo' vibe for drums live, that's astonishing. some things attack my left ear some things attack my right usually this only possible through producing. But you achieved a way to do it live that not a lot of people can re-create.
+Travis Lloyd Thanks! Glad you can appreciate that :)
Everytime you upload a video my heart misses a beat. I literally live for your videos
"Damn.....damn damn!" No words to describe your talent, my bud.
Bro...
Been watching through some of your earlier videos... Holy crap your packed on some muscle over the past few years!
superbly ergonomic kit setup! truly a thing of beauty!
Killin it Travis!
yes, i remember this!
I am SOOOO happy you made this cover. You and this song are both epic as hell.
I think I'm slowly starting to feel satisfied because you have started posting tracks of whose composition I absolutely love!!! Gota say the 20 something overzealous drummer did pay you well in regards to creating some amazing parts hehehe..... but really looking forward to your Zyglrox playthrough, one of my all time favourites. Stay awesome man!!
For such a difficult song, you make it look effortless. You’re a beast dude
Absolutely sick!
Damn man you're so chill. You played it effortless :) Thumbs up!
perfection.
Yes yes yes. Good times.
Yes, just yes...
Iv been waiting for this all my life. Yyaaaasssss
I can't even count how many times I've watched this. My all time fav drumming video, the grooves are brilliant and perfectly played. You're definitely my greatest inspiration Travis. Fuckin' insane...
Petr H. Thanks a ton!
Amazing !!
Fantastic playing. Kit sounds great really love there snare
This is absolutely incredible. Well done
Can't believe you have such power in your doubles. That 1:21 KKKLRLL RRKKKRR fill is powerful!
Will BH / BF get me there or is there another exercise for this?
PRETTY AMAZING!
That was so clean!! Can't wait for the next one! Imma go practice!!
He does with so so easily ...
Seriously good and unlike some of the other posters, though I am sure not all, I play although when I was playing regularly and lessoned up to my eyeballs I never played this well. It is a joy to listen.
Cheers :)
the tricep definition on point
I think those K's may be my favorite cymbals I've heard from your videos thus far. The dark thin crashes are spectacular.
I do want to see what other hi hats you can find though.
Your sound is phenomenal
Mind blown 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Holy shit, Zyglrox!!!. Please tell its coming soon!
every single song. awesome dude I'm attempting to learn this currently and some of the lock and grooves are just so unpredictable, the intervals and accents just draw me. you stand out man best drummer around right now imo, not to just play it, but to create it, or ratjer, compose such masterpiece! a true inspiration
+brandon cook cheers!
+Travis Orbin ditto! and I don't know own if you care to, but you should check out the band substructure. I think you might appreciate the music there. local band from my hometown. broke up. you should cover of e of thier so gs man thier drums are gnarly and I'd love to see you smash it
well that was fucking insane
Nice drumming and placement of tom mics ;)
YES!
awesome vid, I will understand how you do this... oh and loving those k crashes man!
I would be so afraid to hit the 13" tom mic!
Siiiiiiick! Gotta love K's!
I've made a conscious effort to take your advice and play your set up in my second project. Working out well so far. 13 snare, 14,16 floors and a 22 kick.
***** Radness
Wow.
master of the left leg
You're awesome dude! I would love to hear an Intronaut cover, I believe it's your style.. take care.
1:49-2:02 is reallllll slick. Toms sound beefy, by the way!
It kinda makes me giggly to think that right now...this very instant...usually on any given day.. Travis is probably practicing :D
Hot damn, I've watched this so many times... I need a life
Mitch ZImmerman
Nonsense - you can never watch too many Travis videos!
Hey Travis, I love how the cymbals sound, do you mind posting sizes and cymbals in every future video you post, I just think it is very helpful for every drummer. Also because cymbals may vary in every video.
Man, I have wondered for quite some time - what's the idea behind the snare in sections like :15 - :43? I think it's measures 5-15 on the sheet music. Like, I can read the sheet music, I can sonically hear their placement, but I'd love to know why you chose to have the snare hits where they are, the syncopation, and if there was any metric modulation at play that you wanted to put in there or was it just a stylized decision made on a whim? Either way, I love your drum parts, and often find myself listening to them when I've hit a wall in writing. I love taking elements from my favorite music and trying to incorporate them into my own music, in my own way. So for me to take a similar approach to snare hits in my video-game-esque music, I need to first understand why you chose to do it in the first place.
Thanks for the literal hours-on-end of video content I've rewatched, over and over again, marveling at how you write your parts. I love them, and I love the little bits of info you give in the description. You've helped me get past many bouts of writer's block.
That was in the original draft of the programmed drums, so it was Misha's idea. I remember back then he liked to append the end of a guitar phrase with a snare hit (placement varying); that concept is largely in play there.
@@TravisOrbin I appreciate the response! Do you have any videos/resources that go into your approach for writing drum arrangements? I'm sorry if you already have vids up of it, there's just a lot to wade through already if so haha (not that that is a bad thing!)
@@jimmsupreme I do not. It's a giant confluence of things which is constantly mutating, but suffice it to say the three main influences: the music itself, my own catalog of drummers and other musicians, and my knowledge of rhythm theory.
Watch the K cymbal closest to us at starting at 3:05 and ending at 3:08 did Travis mess up and have to do a little editing?! ;)
no one :) it was just an observation.
This is freakin' intense ! \m/
@Chris Isler My general cymbal sizes haven't altered, but I've always liked big drum tones. Both change depending on the session/music, really; I'll tune up or use bigger/smaller cymbals if it sounds appropriate.
noice
DannyPlayz lol.
HO-LEE SHET DAT FILL AT 4:26 DOE1!!
Tricep gains
Wouter Beekman Bought myself a dip station - good stuff.
If you don't mind, can you walk me through the process of making a video
like this with all the sick angles and great sound quality?
***** It's detailed on my website/misc/equip lists.
+Travis Orbin hey T i'm curious about the drum heads and muting you use. especially on the kick and in this video. Is that listed on your site? Any info would be greatly appreciated. I have a maple kit. 12 16 and 22. 8ply toms 10ply kick. trying to find the right heads to make it pop. sort of loosing my mind and money in the process
+Max Sherman Yep, my preferred heads are listed in the equip lists. That ply amount is a little higher than usual, so your drums might be loud but they're gonna be a bit higher by default. I'd get some Vintage Coated Emperors and tune those babies until the wrinkles disappear and add a little Moon Gel to taste.
Even after about 1,000 views 1:49 still blows my mind.
+Matthew Gonzalez Tough stuff!
It should actually probably be flagged as inappropriate content. Haha, hope all is well for you.
+Matthew Gonzalez hahah
what kind of machine are you?! you killed it.
He has to kill it, considering he wrote these parts haha.
3:08
I was like... O.o
Yes! I've been waiting for this since I first saw your Icarus Lives video. Absolutely phenomenal playing dude, how the hell did you come up with some of those fills? I literally burst out laughing on a crowded bus when I saw that first "freak out".
***** Damn, that's a long time! Hehe. No idea, I was just an overzealous mid-20s drum maniac trying to outdo programmed drums, lulz.
Travis Orbin Well this was the second song I ever heard that featured your playing (the first being The Walk) and I could never figure out how to play any of the fills back in the day, when I first heard the outro to Light I remember thinking "This is amazing, why don't I know who this drummer is!?". So it's great to finally see a playalong to help me visually grasp some of the more challenging parts. On a side note, I noticed you don't choke up on the sticks as much as you used to. Is that a conscious decision or does it vary?
***** It varies. If there were more/longer bouts of fast playing (i.e. extended single stroke roll, etc.) I would've choked up more.
As always amazing stuff man. Have you ever considered doing any fitness related videos, your progress is pretty ridonkulous mang.
Thankya! Hah, nope. Maaayyybe when I'm a little closer to my goals. I've only been at it hard for about a year and a half.
Such precision that he don't hit the mics on the toms lol
Crucial Orbinating Going On In Here
Holy crap
CYBORG DETECTED
***** Yep! And these tree logs that I use also help. As for the Photobucket link, it's just temporary anyway until my webmaster posts the transcription on my site.
HEY, I remember you! You started the whole semetrical drumming style. Right? Been a while.
Zyglrox is coming?! Oh mannnnnn
+Travis Orbin have hit those tom mics yet?
Hi Travis! Is there a way to buy the music sheet but in traditional music score drum notation? Thanks for your time! I enjoyed a lot your drumming!
3:17 some missed bass drum beats XD jk man ur incredible! Awesome vid cheers!!
Hey Travis, love you work, follow you a long time, iv'been trying to figure out that fill at 2:26, can you give me a light please? sorry to bother! keep it up! thank you!!
The transcription is in the video description, but it's all single strokes (basically) with some foot strokes in between.
Thank you! i'll check it out! hope see new videos from you soon!!
@@necster2 did you get the fill done?
@@behindthen0thing525 Hahah i got something close, by the end of the year i will back to record some videos, and this will be my first song for sure, i love it!
@@necster2 ok looking forward to seeing that fill
Joel Filizzola pilla el fill del min 1:22 O_o
can you cover buttersnips
What's your mic setup? Sounds great!!!
What snare drum is that??😮
'omg omg omg dnt smash the mic dnt smash the mic dnt smash the mic dnt smash the mic'
i have a question what is the stack in front of you? what two cymbals are you using. it sounds just amazing.
What drum throne are you using? I think i need one 😅
Travis Orbin what is the exact stack that your using ?
Amazing job! are you playing right or left handed?
is the intro part 8/4 to 9/4 time signature? anyone?
Great video once again. I've noticed you tuned your shells lower and are using larger cymbals, what made you do this? Keep up the great work; very inspiring!
He did it for science
I truly have to wonder... I only started listening to periphery recently and for the past year I've only been listening to the first album.. it is so good. I understand that you wrote the drums for that album, but I haven't been able to find anywhere, did you play the drums on the album recording?
Halpern is credited with the recording. I helped write parts while I was in the band. There are 'flares' of those parts present in the end product.
@@TravisOrbin Ah, I see! Thanks for answering. You guys truly did some incredible work on those songs, the writing is on another level! Hopefully I'll be able to play them one day haha!
Just looking at your arms through the whole video because of those muscles
Punch-in at 3:08? How did you figure out how to do them on your own? Must be really annoying when you don't have an engineer to help out.
I play a bar or two before the mess up then meld the passes together. You have to be very consistent and it is a pain, but it means that I don't have to do entire songs in a complete take as I used to, haha.
Hey Travis, I noticed you put moon gels on the drums under the mics, is this a space saving reason or is there a cool sonic reason?
Andy Prokopyk Good question! I find the tones more favorable with the gels under the mics -- especially on the snare. Can't explain why, just do.
Gotcha!
Thanks for the quick response!