Meinl Cymbals - GEM - 'Torque'

"Torque" - GEM

GEM is a project featuring Meinl Cymbals artist Matt Garstka, pianist Eldar Djangirov, and bassist Henrik Linder. Matt's Meinl Cymbals setup from left to right, if sitting behind the kit, is as follows:

14" Byzance Jazz Thin Hihats
18" Byzance Jazz Extra Thin Crash
8" Byzance Traditional Splash
18" Byzance Traditional Extra Thin Hammered Crash
22" Byzance Vintage Pure Ride
Artist Concept Model Fat Stack
20" Byzance Equilibrium China

Composed by Eldar Djangirov and Matt Garstka
Piano, synths, and mixing by Eldar Djangirov
Drums - Matt Garstka
Bass - Henrik Linder

[sethtastical]

Meinl, y'all need to start a damn record label.

[Kwachumk]

I'm waiting for full LP of this super-trio!

[jcoburn]

I got this as a commercial...BEST. AD. EVER.!!!! Just, wow!!!

[Inspectorshed]

There's not only a chord progression, but a rhythm progression over it. Absolutely brilliant.

[MrSphinxster]

One shouldn't overlook how good Henrik Linder is here. When you focus on it, just awesome. Every place he should be, he is.

[jamessmithersmusic]

Watch this with your metronome on 76 bpm. Honestly just mind blowing musicianship in every aspect. Great mix and videography too

[johnnyperki]

Hey gang, this is 2020, and our boy Matt confirmed that GEM is dead when i asked him about it on a stream a few weeks ago. I was just passing by and i thought i should let you know. I really wanted this GEM record too... but I guess it's not meant to be.😭😔

[darkglory]

theres like 20, 000 little things i love about this song. its an absolute masterclass on how to blend technique with soul/melody. i cant get enough

[LincolnBerryIII]

*Studio Tech:* What tempo?
*Band:* Yes

[illusionvii]

When are you guys gonna put some stuff on Spotify?!😫

[TheDayisMineTrebeck]

That drum fill at 3:30 is absolutely ridiculous...holy shit that was awesome

[lyricallax]

The pianist made me cry twice. This is epic, I love how they got really creative with the 5s, playing with a drunk feel can be complex with a entire band🔥💪

[eduardocorrochio]

There are no words to describe the immense amount of RESPECT I have for musicians of this caliber.

[azoore]

almost a year later, still need that album in my life

[KDFRxpo]

Bass player is understated magic, keyboards unbelievable, percussion speaks for itself...

[dustymoon]

The piano player's style is SO reminiscent of Chick Corea, especially in the section starting at 1:17. So lovely

[tylerjulien]

I love Matt’s drumming, but that bassist and keys player were

[DunklerZebralord]

On my life I listened to this song literally nonstop for days and it’s just… The small details. The long bass note at 3:10 for example. Just everything ugh I can’t with this song. So. Good. Such a shame GEM is dead (according to Matt :/)

[tiredrummertube]

Deserving of proper mixing on an album; best progressive I have heard in a long time!! What a surPRISE!! Thx for upload of this art!

[mrgreenpepper]

even it was 2 years ago...i still cant stop listen to it