Toska | Infantile | Live Drum Performance from 'Ode to the Author'
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bossed it in fairness! fucking awesome job, even though i was there, stood behind you playing the scratch guitars, it's still great to watch!
One take wonder is right! Those grooves are f- deadly. Love how animated Ben is too, it's easy to see you guys put 110 percent in! Am a 70s 80s rock/blues guy honestly, but you guys are an awesome band! It's a trip listening to your stuff. :-)
Bea, I'm curious, you guys ever considered a rhythm guitarist/keyboards/bongos (heavy metal bongos. That's the new vibe, man.)? The 3 piece element is part of the draw imo, Perhaps the music would be more time consuming to write too? The band seems reliant on individual personality. But I wonder if you ever sat down as a band and thought about getting another guy in to fill out the sound, it almost seems like that'd be a double edged sword in your case! Peace. Apologies, that was a long question. :P
+Rabea Massaad It was definitely one of those "hold on...keep going..you're nearly there!!" moments lol
+Rabea Massed with which amp you were recording this? Kraken??
+Rabea Massaad an absolute joy to watch, Ben freaking killed it.
@@xabiguitar yeah very probably it is his main amp so...and sounds like it 2 xD
most laid back and might I say 'simple' drums on a prog/math instrumental band, but thats what I like about this music, which is the first 'hard' music I've listened to in awhile. The drums aren't just a cluster fuck of the drummer trying to show off everything he has in one song. Nice to hear a drummer pretty much stay in the pocket in this type of music.
+Elephantricity thanks a lot! It's really important to me to keep everything grooving where I can
Ben Minal do u have a transcription for the intro ? :P I love it so much, poly wid the guitar for 7 bars ? confused :(
Elephantricity haha 'simple'. But I know what you mean -- I think of it as 'musical'. Another drummer who has that quality, in my opinion, is Danny Carey.
I find it similar to the way Sound Awake by Karnivool comes off. Very groovy, but LOTS of maths and complex bits happening around the groove.
Killer job, Ben!
I'm starting to realize Ben is the god of the magic hi-hat, holy crap these killer beats!
+iTroozTrooperDown haha thanks man
man toska is like a super underdog kind of band, dorje is underrated but toska even more, but its sooo good, super grooving, hardrock with a kind of metal twist and progressive aspect, when i listen to this band i can feel my blood boiling inside, theres just something to it! and rabea is just way too insane with is licks and riffs, its mindblowing, they deserve to make it big, it as to become big, seeing them being so small is heartbreaking :(
+reynic awesome!! Thanks a lot
:)
wish i wasnt living on the other side of the sea though... if i could just go from canada to england in an instant id be at your shows all the time :P
+reynic that means a lot man, thank you. We're just focusing on writing music we love and getting it out there!
Ben Minal that's more than some bands can say.
Simply amazing playing bro. Very talented
+Karl Golden thank you man!
First time I've seen you play a meinl, live the stereotype!!!
Oh god that snare sounds KILLER!
It's so obvious you guys have played together for years. One of the least selfish, most organic bands I've heard in a long time. It will be interesting to see how a singer fits into that dynamic if you go down that path.
Very different bands
Toska has a far different style/genre. It's hard to put lyrics with the riffs which are in Toska songs.
Awesome! I just recorded a band at my studio here in New Delhi, India and I thought that drummer was good! we recorded the drum parts per section but he breezed through it. Remembered his parts even without the bass/guitar to follow. He just fucking remembered them! I thought that was pretty insane but then I just saw this...Wow! Fantastic! Greetings from India!
as a musician i've always considered drumming to be a dance, and dave minal you are an awesome dancer
At 0:41 Dave starts playing along too. XD
Ha I came here to say the same thing, saw Dave's fingers wiggling before I saw Dave.
+Chris McCartney thanks, didnt catch that the first ten time sI watched the Video.
This is a real testament to all your hard work. Very inspiring.
i thought Bea was going to say he forgot to hit record at the end! amazing drumming Ben
+PlayAlongTracks I would have cried and given up drums.
+Ben Minal Be honest you would have leapt across the room and strangled him! Or at least tried to, dude's got a tree trunk for a neck
+PlayAlongTracks "Good Warm-up, Lets go for a take"
+Ben Minal I'm just picturing you slowly turning around lip quivering. Eyes slowly tearing. Then just gently placing your drumsticks on your snare, and walking out. "We never saw Ben again". hahahaha
The whole EP is absolutely killer but this song is outstanding
You're really one of the most groovy drummers i have ever heard.
For some reason I hear old school Geddy Lee howling over this... Ill work Minal - you guys kill.
It just kills me!
Guys you are incredible!
Congratulations for excellent EP!
That kit sounds so crisp. That snare!
You guys are mix masters. Everything sits so pretty and clean right were it should be.
3:54 onwards is fantastic. I bought a pair of studio monitors last weekend and the quality of the recording on this is just excellent as is your whole bands musicianship. I'm a guitar player but i got jealous of your drum skills just a bit. Excellent job
+dobby240 awesome thanks!
Awesome playing. Awesome song. Everything its awesome with this band
Incredible musicians that deserve an endless amount of credit, the guys are all so down to earth but so talented, and the music is so well crafted and put together, these two are absolutely insane individually and together, can't wait to hear more music
As a simple guitarist I have no idea how on earth you can remember all the rhythm changes so accurately through a 10 minute song. I completely rely on the drummer for cues - muchos respect!
+Matt Davis It's just a case of practising the parts until the muscle memory forms. It's a bit like building layers where eventually you can just play the song as a whole without having to think too microscopically.
+Ben Minal oh yeah - that fabled 'practice' concept. I really should give that a whirl one day :-)
Glorious ... just ... glorious. Got lost in the moment, and felt a wave of regret when it finished, but that was easily alleviated by the good ol' replay button! thank you for sharing.
This is So Freekin TASTY!!! Bea, man you are a beast!! All of you guys are phenomenal.
No words. So much talent in one single video..Bea and Ben are beasts. Dave is awesome when he start to play his bass line at 0:41
Amazing Performance. Toska is so amazing. I look forward to more from you guys. Illumo is one of the most beautiful pieces of music i've ever heard.
Without words to express what I felt at the end of the video. What a nice moment. Thanks guys, you're amazing
ben you bea and dave are true monsters at what you do hope you guys never stop writing amazing tunes for us all to rock out to xD
What a beast of a track. Have been listening to this album in my car over and over again ;)
Love the writing and performance from everybody here, fun to watch, you all smashed it!
Wow, just stumbled across this. This song rules.. Ben's skill/precision is out of this world. The drums sound fantastic, especially the cymbals. Great stuff!
Phenomenal fluidity, precision and feel in your playing Ben. It's really inspiring to see a perfect take for a 10 minute song. Plus, great song!
Ben!!!.....YOU.....ARE.....AWESOME.......I love music and wish I could play all instruments. But if drumming was it....it would be your style. Your time changes are unreal. Love every track of Dorje!!! TOSKA sounds just as awesome!!!!
Beautiful job guys...
The sound of woodshedding before tracking!
This is in my personal Top Ten favourite videos list this year. Thanks!
just got myself a decent pair of headphones and holy shit! I've been missing out on Dave's groovy ass playing. great drumming as well man. you guys have created something incredible :)
This was fantastic. So much passion Ben. Love it.
I want to meet whoever dialed in that boss tone, holy shit that sounds killer. The whole mix is great, everything is nice and separated.
Not terribly surprised to see you one-take this Ben, even if it is 10 minutes. You're nothing if not clean and precise, lol.
PS- ever since I started watching your videos, I've unconsciously started to stick my hats with my left hand like that...it's surprisingly comfy.
+Ordacleaphobia haha cheers I appreciate the compliment! Dave and Bea engineered and mixed the whole EP.
That's really cool to hear. I think everyone can benefit from a bit of open-handed playing!
I didn't know Phill Jupitus played drums, he's good! ;)
This is incredible! I've got so much respect for your playing man... even as a guitarist this massively inspires me to keep getting better! Keep doing what you're doing :D
This rocks pretty hard I must say. Really enjoying the tones here! Drums and guitar sound huge! Playing is spot on too. Add a bit of harmony on top of this and it could be even better, but works really well as a 3 piece already. Can't wait to listen on my speakers, even though the mix is quite nice with these cheapo headphones.
Wow, incredible, fantastic, perfect, genious... Great Band. Greetings from Argentina !
You got the perfect sound in all the kit! Love it :) the music in general is excellent
+Filipe Spadetto thanks a lot 👍
The EP is on at least twice a day in my house at the moment. Fantastic.
Ben you are my inspiration! Awesome drumming you are the best!
Thanks man!
I love the drum sound a ton, solid playing.
+Daniel Nehring thanks!
Three things about this video:
1- Ben, you're a fucking animal behind the kit, keep it up :)
2- Bea missed an epic troll at the end by not saying "Oh shit, forgot to hit record."
& 3- I thought i'd point out that even without a bass, it appeared that Dave's hands were still playing his part, which i found to be rather amusing.
Great job on the take, sounds like an epic track. Is Toska strictly instrumental? or are you going to find a vocalist someday?
Wow
Ooooo how have I not seen this before! My favourite track of all time!🔥
The whole album is just simply majestic :D
Absolutely incredible
Amazing song structure, love it
Excellent as always
8:03 really reminds me of a KSE
Get to a Toska gig has just been added to my bucket list :-) Awesome Ben
Man.. this EP fucking immense!! Incredible job guys!
Oh man, amazing performance and an amazing piece of music! Will definitely be checking this EP out! :)
brilliant, almost too easy :-)
Loving the fact that you mix and match brands for cymbals and drums, just like me!
Y'know what? I'm a guitar player and your vid is making me start playing the drums .
its been a while i heard such awesome stuff ...great work!
Hey riff lords of the UK!! hello from the Sunshine state if the US! killer song Ole Chaps💪👍👍👿👿
Ha it took me a while to realize you have some dave on the floor over there. You might want to get a rag and clean it up before the bugs get to it
How talented can you guys be, FML
wow this was just awesome from both a drumming point of view and songwise
really enjoyed it, thanks for making good music
Have you always been an open handed drummer or did you convert from leading with your right? You lead your fills with both hands it's great.
Holy shit this is an awesome song. Incredible performance Ben!
Super impressive, Ben and Rabea.
Thank you!
Blown away, cant wait for this. definitely gotta have it
+patrick jaroch The album's already out.
where do i download it
illl buy it now
This is fantastic, melodic and tight. Wow very amazed. If i lived near I would love to throw a vocal on this. Not saying it needs one. Just fantastic playing.
+jason mastrandrea Thanks Jason!
Such a sick track. Either this one or Illumo is my favorite on the EP.
Wow ben !! This is a wonderfull song!! Congratulations ;)
It took me 6 minutes to realise Dave was lying on the floor
+Tychades i was just about to say that!!!
+Tychades Haha you know when we were recording Chalk Teeth at the end of the track my china cymbal fell down and Dave jumped up from the floor to fix it. That's all in the actual track on the EP!
+Tychades I just realized that reading your comment hahahaha
+Tychades Dave
I actually thought to myself "I'm surprised they're tracking without Dave there." LOL
If Mike Portnoy and Simon Phillips had a lovechild, it would be you
Really like this, I love this type of video! If you could do more videos like this in the future that would great :)
+George Jones I'm trying to capture stuff wherever I can. I'm planning on doing playthroughs of the other tracks too
+Ben Minal Ahh nice one man, looking forward to it! :)
Awesome Ben!
Amazing.
whats happened, sounds well!! high Quality for me, fine so!!!!!!!!!!! Great
greatings Francis
Stellar!
Amazing
sweet jam, love ya ben dude,,
SOOOOO AWESOME, could you do one for chasm?
+Aidan Bromley YESYES
+Charlie Bowers I agree
Hell yeah! Nice drumming man!
so damn good, makes me wanna go and cover it right the hell now... if only i was good enough
You guys wanna make me play drums and bass too, besides the guitar haha! Out f*ing standing performance Ben!
Beast mode! 7:50 + such energy!
+Counterpoint Haha cheers!
Beast Mode Engaged!
This is amazing
Excellent!
One take ? You beast !
monsters of tecnique! chapeau bro! ;-)
+Ben Minal
this vid just Blew my mind
Man i love this video
BEAST
awesome
+Nihat Özyürekliler Thank you!
+Ben Minal
Wicked man!
Damn!
Incredible mate
+Ryan Jackson Cheers Ryan!
This is insane
so dope!
+GetLikeUs Thanks, glad you enjoyed!
That Sabian crash sounds excellent.