Alex Rudinger - Thomas Giles - "Echo Chamber" (ft. Jake of Plini)
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- Опубликовано: 5 янв 2022
- This track, "Echo Chamber", has a pretty interesting backstory! It's a track from Thomas Giles new solo EP (singer of BTBAM, for anyone who didn't already know), 'Feel Nothing' (links below to check out the whole thing!).
At any rate (!) - a long while back now, Tommy hit me up with an idea for writing some new music. The idea was that we'd sort of right 'backwards' - I'd program / write a bunch of random drum ideas, in a structure of sorts, with no idea of what music would go on top of it. Then, he'd write guitar / vocal parts around the pre-existing drum parts. The only direction I had was to sort of make it blast beat-y / extreme-metal-ish.
I thought it was a rad idea - a fun way to write a bit differently, that could potentially / hopefully spark some interesting ideas. I've since done this with a few other people, too (in fact, the track "The Ones That Made Us" from the latest Whitechapel album was written this way - I wrote the drums first, & Alex Wade wrote some riffs around it!). For this song, Tommy ended up chopping up / moving some of what I wrote around a bit (i.e., this structure isn't exactly what I originally wrote). But the drum parts themselves remained totally the same - I wrote all of them without hearing any other instrumentation.
Originally, we were gonna try to make a full-blown side-project out of it. But shortly thereafter, both of us got busy with other stuff, & the idea got put on the back burner. I had already tracked the drums for this song though (as well as recorded this video), so it kind of sat for a while. Truth be told, I sort of forgot about it (this was roughly two years ago now). Eventually, Tommy asked if I'd be down with him using it as a track for his next solo EP instead, to which I said somethin' along the lines of "Doode HEK yeah, for sure!" (LOL). I was just glad for the drums to be used, & had a lot of fun writing music this way.
Overall, I'm not sure writing this way would always be the most practical. BUT, it's definitely a lot of fun, & a good way to change things up / spark some different ideas. I def recommend it to some of you drummers out there - if you're in a band, & the other members are having a hard time writing new material, try writing / programming some drum ideas in a structure. Come up with a basic song structure in your head, & then write drum parts with that in mind. Have some parts repeat, perhaps with slight variations, & then just send it to your bandmates. Might make for a rad song in the end!
So anywayz - that's the story of how this song came to be! Then of course Jake from Plini came in & ripped a SUPER sick solo at the end (which RULES). So yeah - was a fun project to work on, & big love to Tommy for thinking of me & wanting to try it out! To peep the official EP version (as well as the EP in general), click any of the links below!
www.thomasgilesmusic.com
thomasgiles.bandcamp.com
itunes.apple.com/album/id15977...
music.amazon.com/albums/B09MQ...
The mix for this drum video was done by super-sick-doode Declan White! If you're looking for an incredible audio engineer, contact Declan via his website!
www.declanwhite.com
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#Tama SLP Dynamic Kapur (in Black Kapur Burst)
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18" Classics Custom Dark China
18" Byzance Brilliant Medium Crash
15" Pure Alloy Medium Hi-Hats
12" Classics Custom Trash Splash
8"/10" Gen-X Electro Stack
10" MB20 Rock Splash
13" Byzance Brilliant Medium Hi-Hats
19" Byzance Brilliant Medium/Thin Crash
18" Pure Alloy China
20" MB20 Heavy Bell Ride
18" Artist Concept Thomas Lang Super Stack
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Kicks - Clear EQ4 (batter), Black EQ4 w/ port (reso)
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Watching you blast with your left hand on the downbeats, and then slot the offbeat 32nd hit in with your other hand, absolutely destroys my right handed brain.
Right!? That part was nuts!
Are you talking.aboit the accents on the ride during the blast? When I saw that it made me realize why I play guitar and not drums. My brain couldn't send that information to my hands if I had two brains and summoned a demon.
@@Powermad-bu4em nope the snare hits
@@15dsnyder
Ohhhhh. I see what you're taking about now. Freakin amazing.
@@Powermad-bu4em they're talking about 1:27, most drummers would have their right hand on the snare with the left hand filling in those 32nd notes, but he doesn't... that's fucking nuts
This is why a drummer's stool is called a throne.
Alex, this is soooo SICK! Takes me back to watching Ordinance play-throughs 10+ years ago LOL! Also, being a Tama guy myself, appreciate you showcasing their different lines of drums over the years (not just all Starclassic B/B, M/B, etc.). I was just talking with a buddy about how Dynamic Kapur may sound in an aggressive setting....now we have an answer!
Yes! Hope to one day see him upload more Ordinance play throughs from The Ides of March :D
Holy crap man, that was some incredibly precise, fast and technical playing. I've come to expect nothing but the best, but that was on another level!
This is just fucking fantastic. You’re an inspiration, mate.
Bro this is insane. It's beyond human. You are a machine. Speed and technique should be your second names. 👌
Declan is such a cool dude he’s good at everything
Just getting loose for the next Conquering Dystopia album I see...can't wait to hear it!
Oh my is this this true?!?! It's been a long 8 years coming!
@@MattJFilms I REALLY hope so!
Someone’s ready from the next Conquering D record. Geez... 🤘🏽🤖🤘🏽
Watching Alex play the drums is equally motivating and demotivating
goddamn, that drum sound brings pure eargasms.!!
this man is such a delight to watch, jesus
Alex, I have to tell you you're one of the most amazing drummers I've ever seen. Everything you do while you're playing is just freakin' amazing!! I love watching you play and I absolutely love your channel. Keep rocking my friend, very very well done each and every video you do. ❤️ it man!
Rudi behind the kit is always a great show
I was waiting for this video. I knew it had to be coming soon after the EP was released. Killer stuff man!
INCREDIBLE!!! Holy poop, this is INSAAAAANE!!!
My favourite drummer, thanks You for so many inspiration Rüdi
INTENSE! Wow !
Such a treat as always to watch you play Alex. Inspirational 👽
The whole EP is sick! Great job on this track!
Does "this guy" even has room for improvement? I mean, isn't he perfect?
This is complete mastery achieved. He just has to work to maintain it now.
Be awesome to hear your kits unmixed, I’m really intrigued how that brass snare would sound raw.
I really didn't do a crazy amount on this mix, the raws are GREAT
Oh frick yeah!!! When I first listened to this song about a week or so ago, whenever it came out, I was like holy shit. Who did the drumming on this?! Now that I see this, it absolutely makes sense, hahaha. Killer!!
Wow! Unreal, Amazing..
Always with the best snare tone ever!
Literally in awe the entire video. Just mesmerizing to watch the flawless jumps between blasts
Damn dude, your drums always sound great but this one really popped! Stellar as always sir!
This is some ecstatic, tasteful drumming!
Love hearing/watching your Tech death metal drumming.
Congrats on the 100k subs!! 🤘🤘
Absolutely amazing.
HOLY FUCK I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!! So death metal and glass casket vibes
So good!
Dude. Such a sick track! Nice story how this whole thing came to be.
Insane! Nice job!
Great work dude!! Killer track!
Man, you should definitely release a video about how you get this fantastic drum sounds (especially snare) not only recording but also tuning!
Fantastic! Well done. 👍
Super sick!
Amazing! 🔥
The chaos I need, thank you boys!! 🤘🤘
absolute machine
You are so good at this dude :') Loved every second of that video !
Yes!!! Sick song!!!
HOLY SHIT!!!!!! FANTASTIC!!!
@0:22 SECRET TECHNIQUE: Blink when you hit the ride bell. xD Jokes aside, amazing musicianship. \m/
So sick! 🤘🤘
Holy shit. Those runs are so fucking awesome
Genuinely the best drummer in the game. Major props Ruddy.
Just INSANE!
SO GOOD!
Holy shit...that was awesome!!!
Unbelievable stuff man 🔥
One of my favourite drummers. Phenomenal technique combined with great, controlled energy.
Plenty of statue robots out there, but if you don’t have a bit of swagger on the kit to go with your perfect technique, I ain’t bothered to watch.
Awesome drumming dude
This was a super cool track and an unexpected collab! Jake Howsam Lowe, what a beast.
Super sick, dude 🤙🏼 rad badicle
This is amazing !!🤘😁 And a very nice det upp👍👍👍
You're getting better and better with that left hand. Awesome coordination Alex.
Immaculate 🔥
Brutal bro
Insane
Awesome!! \m/
IM getting MAJOR! The Faceless vibes. aka one of The Best Bands ever in existence.
Sooooooo gooooooooood 😌
Killer!
God Damn that is one hell of a sexy ass kit!!!! Brutal!!!! \m/ From one drummer to another, you're inspirational and god damn you're fast and accurate!!!
Wow 🤘🤘🤘
Superhuman motor skills
Alex and David Diepold imo are the cutting edge of precision metal percussion that are not blast beat robots but very melodic , technical, great sense of song and innovative outstanding virtuosity 🤟😎👍
The part at 1:32 as a whole just melts my soul. Fucking love it
Maryland represent!
Sick
So damnn good dude
Excelente
Now there's some nice, tasteful blast beats right here. Good tone, not too snappy and high pitched. Doesn't drone on for minutes on end, just nice quick blasts.
Grande técnica !
For me you are one of the best drummers in the world.
I would like to play drums 10% of your skills
Thanks for another awesome video.
Por fin blast beats
Very good music song drummer rock 🔥🔥👍
How did i earn such a performance? I wasnt THAT good throughout the entire year, dear Santa!! Thanx, Alex, it's unbelievable!
Siiiick 🤘🤘
This kit looks sweet with the twin bass drums and that cool rack.
Ayye, two kicks 💪
🤘
Huge
WOW! What I sick song! Never heard of Thomas Giles before, definitely gonna check it out now.
He’s the vocalist of Between The Buried And Me
That's the only "brutal" track from Thomas Giles, well maybe Medic count as one too... but his main band BTBAM is quite brutal, especially their early stuff
Their drummer Blake Richardson is also one of the sickest drummers ever if you like prog and extreme metal
Def listen to btbam then
On a double kick kit??? Love it man!
Noticed a new kick drum brother. Sounds sick as usual!
my Favorite drummer
Love the description haha. Amazing video but that doesn't really need to be said, it's too obvious. Can't wait for the next one!
👍🤘
When do we get an Alex Rudinger drum library? Snare tone is sick AF
the best in the game.
THE BEST TO PLAY WITH SEPULTURA AT MOMENT.....
Alex blink twice if you have been trapped in that room for the last 10 years!
JESUS ALEX
Monsta!
Damn dude...
Liked the video. Now I will start the video
I dont know how often I said this but this man is a fcking awesome machine!!!!!!