Thanks for coming to watch this! Let me explain the videography a little. This is the first video on my channel to be externally edited, and the producer went for quite a few performance shots. We had just finished recording the actual tracks audio, and I wasn't able to recall all the specific playing details in one shot. So each take was improvised, and spliced together at the end. However, the takes that came out 'sounding' best were the freehand ones. I made a judgement call to pick the better sounding takes regardless of which video take they corresponded to, so I believe I locked the videographer into not being able to comp to other takes which had more steady angles. I would be happy to upload a new, steadier camera version of the song, potentially a live video, for those who want to just study the parts, and I'll adjust my processes in future to ensure that regardless of how video audio is comped, the performance is more visible. I hope you enjoy the performance anyway!
Video does the drum track justice tbh bro it's a hectic ever moving song and a think the movement of the camera helps yo emphasize the fact that there is a absolute truck load going on in the drum track that gets lost when you listen to the full song :) I fucking love it and cant wait for the album
Wow, mouth dropped when I read you got surgery. Last i heard you were stopping drumming due to your condition. Amazing to see you back!! So stoked for you and the band Mike. This song is sounds awesome!
Great to see you back on the kit. I’ve had my own share of hand issues and I’m still crawling back to ‘normal’. Something I love about your style is that I find it very musical, you’re not just playing the song, you’re enhancing it. Can’t wait to see you in France in 10 days. Cheers
Dude, you were fucking amazing last night in Arnhem! I was the dude in the front row that caught your stick- You were always so happy and entertaining, while absolutely killing it behind the kit. Can't wait to see you guys again!
Don’t get me wrong you’re godly enough as it is at normal speed, you seem very relaxed and enjoying yourself but at 1.25x look so more aggressive. And beastly. Keep up the good work brother here is tasmanian, Australia we love you🤘🏿
It's like watching Goku being reborn, I feel like a kid watching his hero return, you ars with Sam applebaum the main reason why I play drums in a prog metal band, hope one day we'll get big enough to open for you so I can say thx in person.
So glad to see you back Mike! The Monuments were a fail in my eyes without you. One of my fav bands hit me bad when Anup joined and made an album that sounded like Titan 2. They totally lost their way with Anup and produced a seriously BLAH album. Looking forward to buying the next REAL album from The Monuments with you on drums!
As much as I like your drumming, I can't enjoy this video. The reason is the production of the video: shaky cameras and the focus on your facial expressions instead of your drumming. I feel as if the focus of the producer was to portray your personality while you play the drums and not (as I had wished) your actual performance. For that reason, I enjoy your previous drum playthroughs much more. I also feel that the drums could have been more present in the mix, considering this is a drum playthrough. Anyway, I'm very glad to have you back in Monuments! I am really looking forward to your renewed contribution to the band! Cheers from Germany!
Finding out you were back was like hearing my parents got back together.. Hopefully Andy doesn't constantly do the nasally clean sound when singing cleans, he does occasionally and it just makes me feel like I'm in 06 again (I never want to be in 06 again)
Thanks for coming to watch this!
Let me explain the videography a little.
This is the first video on my channel to be externally edited, and the producer went for quite a few performance shots. We had just finished recording the actual tracks audio, and I wasn't able to recall all the specific playing details in one shot. So each take was improvised, and spliced together at the end. However, the takes that came out 'sounding' best were the freehand ones. I made a judgement call to pick the better sounding takes regardless of which video take they corresponded to, so I believe I locked the videographer into not being able to comp to other takes which had more steady angles.
I would be happy to upload a new, steadier camera version of the song, potentially a live video, for those who want to just study the parts, and I'll adjust my processes in future to ensure that regardless of how video audio is comped, the performance is more visible.
I hope you enjoy the performance anyway!
I didn't want to be that guy and say something so I'm glad you explained 😅
In glad you're back behind the kit man... Superb performance bro...
Just glad to have you back, Mike. Thanks for making great music.
Video does the drum track justice tbh bro it's a hectic ever moving song and a think the movement of the camera helps yo emphasize the fact that there is a absolute truck load going on in the drum track that gets lost when you listen to the full song :) I fucking love it and cant wait for the album
He's playing the Halpern game, if your cymbals stop moving you lose
Hahahaha and he ain't losing
kkkkk monuments and periphery is so much similar
@@IuryBenicio nah they ain't, both awesome though
this!!
Mike has always had this style of drumming. Listen to Monuments older stuff, constant cymbal/tom work going on.
Beast ❤️❤️❤️ your fills really add to the song and give it an Amanuensis vibe 😍 so happy to see you back behind the kit!!!
Wow, mouth dropped when I read you got surgery. Last i heard you were stopping drumming due to your condition. Amazing to see you back!! So stoked for you and the band Mike. This song is sounds awesome!
So good to see you behind a kit again dude, smashing it!
hold the camera still damn it
Cameraman be head banging
Yo, let me do the headbobbing if I want, just hold the God damn camera still for 2 seconds.
Damn son. Mike hits hard. This sounds brilliant
1:10 I didn't know you recorded vocals too
shit scared me xD
How great must it feel to physically be able to do what you love again.
Can’t wait for the new Monuments album.
Glad to see u back with MONUMENTS. Excellent performance.
Fuuuuck yes MIke. So happy to see you back with the band. Glad your back is doing better.
I would GREATLY prefer a steady shot of a drum play through. I can’t see shit here from all the wobbling and quick cuts.
The cameraman is headbanging lmao
Try watching an oceans ate Alaska drum video
Agreed
Makes me a tad motion sick. But great sound and playing no doubt.
Pleased to see you killing it behind the kit once again
Yeeeees!!! That's completely awesome you're back in the game and rocking the drums again! So excited for new Monuments!
WELCOME BACK!!!!! This makes me happy.
so glad to see you doing this
I still go back and watch your playthrough of Admit Defeat from time to time, huge inspiration man thanks abunch for the uploads!
This is incredible! Amazing job
Welcome back, Mike! You were always my favorite drummer, so glad you're well again and back kicking major ass.
Im glad that youre back!!! this is awesome!!!!
This is killer man! Your cymbal work is fantastic on this track.
Great to see you back behind the kit man!
Am waiting to watch Blue Sky Thinking, live. Can't wait for it
Love seeing you back at it! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Glad you are back.
Great to see you back on the kit. I’ve had my own share of hand issues and I’m still crawling back to ‘normal’. Something I love about your style is that I find it very musical, you’re not just playing the song, you’re enhancing it. Can’t wait to see you in France in 10 days. Cheers
Good to see you behind the kit on Monument's songs again! You beaaaaast
damn the drums sound awesome, happy you're back in monuments mike! thanks for the video
He sounds a lot better when he smiles. Never thought that was a thing till I watched this doods progression
So glad you are back!
fuck yes maylan, been missing your drums in this band
Man the stars have aligned and Malyan is back in periphery. You look so much better dude!
Welcome back, you legend! Love it
Glad to see you back with Monuments my dude. My soul smiles at this playthrough \m/
Happy you’re back Mike! Awesome job on this arrangement 🔥
Just listening to the track I didn't realize how much is actually happening on the drums. Great to have you back.
Great Cymbal work !!!!
Yes, Mikey! GREAT stuff, dude. Excellent performance as always.
great to see ya back at it !
glad to see you again in monuments
the camera man could not even help but jam out to this. Malyan is a m f'n man.
Dude so happy you're back behind the kit! This shit slaps!
So glad to see your recovery went well enough to get you behind a kit again :) 🤘🏽
Man I've missed you in Monuments! Cymbals absolutely on point ❤❤❤
He's back!! 🤘
Dude, you were fucking amazing last night in Arnhem! I was the dude in the front row that caught your stick- You were always so happy and entertaining, while absolutely killing it behind the kit. Can't wait to see you guys again!
Absolutely sick man!
Don’t get me wrong you’re godly enough as it is at normal speed, you seem very relaxed and enjoying yourself but at 1.25x look so more aggressive. And beastly. Keep up the good work brother here is tasmanian, Australia we love you🤘🏿
That's ma boy!
I must be the minority, videos shot in this shaky style are so dope. Love the playthrough!
You're the man brother!! 🙌🤜
Welcome back Mike 😏😘
Goddamn thats tiiiiight!
Playing drums for 2 of my favorite bands disperse and monuments. Shit is wild
Top 10 Gods who are also musicians.
Love his facial expression 💪😎
Lionel Messi is a beast on the drums!!
It's like watching Goku being reborn, I feel like a kid watching his hero return, you ars with Sam applebaum the main reason why I play drums in a prog metal band, hope one day we'll get big enough to open for you so I can say thx in person.
yassssssss
❤❤
So glad to see you back Mike! The Monuments were a fail in my eyes without you. One of my fav bands hit me bad when Anup joined and made an album that sounded like Titan 2. They totally lost their way with Anup and produced a seriously BLAH album. Looking forward to buying the next REAL album from The Monuments with you on drums!
1:10 "ARH !" 🤣❤
i'm gonna pre dude
Drop the new full length please :)
Mike in his natural habitat
His faces remind me of Alex Rudinger's drum faces. perfect
More like gartska
As much as I like your drumming, I can't enjoy this video.
The reason is the production of the video: shaky cameras and the focus on your facial expressions instead of your drumming.
I feel as if the focus of the producer was to portray your personality while you play the drums and not (as I had wished) your actual performance. For that reason, I enjoy your previous drum playthroughs much more. I also feel that the drums could have been more present in the mix, considering this is a drum playthrough.
Anyway, I'm very glad to have you back in Monuments! I am really looking forward to your renewed contribution to the band!
Cheers from Germany!
List of gear and specs, please.
May you enjoy many more glorious facial expressions on the rest of the tour!
Okay, typed this before watching. You actually just went :O here ^^
Damn, so confused how many drummers Monuments got?? Lol Sounds killer dude
I left because I got injured. A few other drummers held down the groove for a few years and now I'm back! Thanks :)
@@MalyanDrum Cool man, thanks for the clarity, glad you're feeling better😎
I fucking love you man nohomo
Bro, the coupon MONUMENTS10 did not work unfortunately :(
Mike, what kind of pedals do you use?!
DW9000 with an ACD driveshaft!
@@MalyanDrum awesome!! Thank you for the reply!!
Finding out you were back was like hearing my parents got back together.. Hopefully Andy doesn't constantly do the nasally clean sound when singing cleans, he does occasionally and it just makes me feel like I'm in 06 again (I never want to be in 06 again)
So it ain't Anup Sastry anymore?
i miss, ghost notes
Danilo Oliveira 🚫,
It's Mike on drums....don't worry, the ghost notes will be all over the place.
Lionel Messi is such a good drummer
who hired Michael J Fox as camera man
Thought parody at first. :D
Atlas Pt.2
Your playing like matt halpern
It's been too long!
Great track and drumming but my man, the focus of a playthrough is supposed to be what you're playing, that gets lost here :(
Cam movement damn! 🤕
A little known fact: MIke Malyan doesn't actually have feet.
🤣🤣🤣
Cannot watch because camera is moving and making me nauseous. Stop doing this.
You must be so much fun in theme parks, lmao
The camera made this really unwatchable lol
He’s back!!!!!!