When Chris left the band I was devastated, that guy was just like the other guys; a vital part of the sound. To fill Chris' shoes and do it so well that he himself became a vital part of the band makes me admire Gavin alot.
I really like the take on avoiding cliche' drumming. I think that is the main reason why I tend to get into a "musical rut". Lack of inspiration and creativity are groove killers.
All you need to know about Gavin is that when Steven heard him play he basically said “wow, we have to really up our game bc he is so technically good”
@DominoVlog Definitly, I just can't name anyone who would be better technically and as well musically as a drummer... When PT got this break after "the incident" and Mike Portnoy left Dream Theater i thought: "hmmm..." but I'm happy that Gavin is still with PT, it's more mature music for me... although im big fan of both bands :D
"I recorded the album in about 4-5 days, it was all really easy." Gavin you are a BEAST!
One of the best drummers of our time. I admire that man
10 yrs on, your comment still holds strong.
@@shantanunathan agreed!
Such a thoughtful, well spoken individual.
When Chris left the band I was devastated, that guy was just like the other guys; a vital part of the sound. To fill Chris' shoes and do it so well that he himself became a vital part of the band makes me admire Gavin alot.
Gavin is a music philosopher. I love what he says about the different band members' lives affecting the music the band plays.
I love to listen to him. He has truly transcendent drumming.
hes just such a dude....incredible drummer and seems like a great person. serious man love
I really like the take on avoiding cliche' drumming. I think that is the main reason why I tend to get into a "musical rut". Lack of inspiration and creativity are groove killers.
Awesome interview!
very very interresting!!
All you need to know about Gavin is that when Steven heard him play he basically said “wow, we have to really up our game bc he is so technically good”
My hero!
Stupid people not supporting an album like In Absentia. What's wrong? In Absentia might be my fav prog rock album. Trains is kicking so much ass.
Very bad promotion by the label was at least partly to blame. I never even heard of PT until 2008 when I actively searched for modern prog rock bands.
@DominoVlog
Definitly, I just can't name anyone who would be better technically and as well musically as a drummer...
When PT got this break after "the incident" and Mike Portnoy left Dream Theater i thought: "hmmm..." but I'm happy that Gavin is still with PT, it's more mature music for me... although im big fan of both bands :D
He kinda wasting his time with The Pineapple Thieves imoo, I mean they're not bad but using 10% of his capacity
NEJ det er jo i Vega! :D Lige der hvor jeg stod i kø for at få mine ting..