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Matt Garstka Talks New Animals As Leaders Album + Creative Process Behind The Trio

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#drums #drumming #mattgarstka #animalsasleaders #dwdrums #meinlcymbals In this exclusive interview, Matt Garstka (@drummusician) of @animalsasleaders sits down with Ollie Winiberg of @DrummersReview to talk all things drumming, creativity, and musical evolution. From the band’s upcoming album to the intricacies of odd time signatures, Matt shares insights that reveal what truly drives one of progressive music’s most inventive drummers. Discover how AAL craft their complex sound as a trio, what inspires Matt’s unique rhythmic approach, and his advice for the next generation of drummers striving to find their own voice behind the kit. ----------------- 00:33 - Inside the New Animals As Leaders Album 02:30 - How AAL Build Their Songs 03:55 - The Power Of Three 05:57 - Matt's Early Drumming Memories 07:47 - Is Drumming Something You're Born With? 08:57 - Falling In Love With Odd Time Signatures 12:33 - Is It Eyes Or Ears? The Drummers Dilemma 16:02 - Matt's Advice For Aspiring Drummers ------------------ Be sure to subscribe to our channel: @DrummersReview and click on the bell icon to be notified every time we launch a new interview with your favourite artist or completely impartial, HD video review! Check out our website: http://www.drummersreview.com where you can find a ton of content including gear reviews, artist interviews, behind-the-scenes kit tours and much more... You can also can connect with us further by following our social media channels to keep up with all of the latest news from the drumming world: https://www.facebook.com/DrummersReviewUK https://www.twitter.com/drummersreview https://www.instagram.com/drummersreview

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