Mike Portnoy Hears "Burn It To The Ground" For The First Time

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Take a sneak peek into the mind of Mike Portnoy! Watch as he listens to "Burn It To The Ground" by Nickelback for the very first time and attempts to play along. What is he listening for? How does he immediately craft an appropriate drum part? Tune in and find out!
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12:47 - Outro
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Комментарии : 7 тыс.

@DrumeoOfficial 4 месяца назад

Thanks for being such a good sport, Mike, and thanks for giving us a taste of the gig that never happened! 🤘🏼 If you want to try this and many other drumless songs, get a 7-Day Free trial to check out Drumeo! www.drumeo.com/trial

@darksideofpsy 4 месяца назад

Portnoy version better

@firmansyahkamil2726 4 месяца назад

thank you Mike and thank you Drumeo ❤

@sonofmando4239 4 месяца назад

what happend with zack grooves playing animals as leaders??? I was sure that I've seen that somewhere

@aderiley6592 4 месяца назад

Just WOW! That 1st take was incredible man, Mr Portnoy just gained a new fan in me. Thanks Drumeo 🤘

@gadymarcus2362 4 месяца назад

Bello/Magnifico.💎💎💎💎💎💎

@heartdiskdrive8242 4 месяца назад

"This is why they're rich & famous... and I'm just a f*cking... prog guy" Mike is the best lmao

@shubhankarmukherjee3401 3 месяца назад

He saw vanilla 🤣

@NotProFishing 2 месяца назад

Right I loved his rendition he had energy that I couldn't have imagined to give to that song

@shurgars Месяц назад

Oh. I thought he saId prop guy, as a joke because he has a lot of drums. But yeah he says prog guy for sure the second time.

@MikkoRantalainen Месяц назад

Yeah, some of us like prog.

@diogotaira7801 Месяц назад

i mean he is rich and famous 😂

@fr0th 4 месяца назад

Please NEVER stop doing these ‘for the first time’ videos!! They’re the best thing on RU-vid!

@brandonwalls9062 4 месяца назад

Agreed! I'm not a drummer at all, but these are entertaining

@schiiirm 4 месяца назад

It totally is. It's taken off with other instruments too. They're all amazing. It's so interesting to hear what a totally different drummer puts in

@fr0th 4 месяца назад

@@schiiirm Oh! Do you have a channel recommendation for the same concept with other instruments?

@tunzv7282 4 месяца назад

Amen!

@oluwaboriogunafolabi3997 4 месяца назад

These and @rickbeato ‘s WMTSG series.

@almac8840 Месяц назад

He literally improved the song by 1000%

@DropkickNation 28 дней назад

You are really cool and your underground music is really cool. Can you s your own d?

@alecminor1493 25 дней назад

How? He played it normal. Like he didn’t do anything major.

@adriantrusca1245 24 дня назад

I thought he improved the song FIGURATIVELY.

@kaushikjaiswal9215 20 дней назад

Not really

@jsd4544 15 дней назад

@@alecminor1493 listen harder

@Jaylaska 23 дня назад

I never knew I needed a “fuller” version of this song

@tjellis1479 20 дней назад

fullerup

@PinakKashyap42 4 месяца назад

Mike's superpower is his ability to find the heart of the song and then just build on top of it. He is one of the most melodic drummers I have ever listened to.

@tharrock337 4 месяца назад

True actully. He uses a massive kit on most of his stuff but he tells a story with it. Every change in the mood he mirrors with a change in his drumming. While he is playful he doesn't lose the emotional core of what makes the song. He is a storyteller, which is crazy for his instrument. I don't know any other drummer like this.

@maxmonaco 4 месяца назад

You’re right 🤝

@patrose7742 4 месяца назад

Him and Gavin Harrison

@mpainter22 4 месяца назад

Give Kai Hahto or jukka Nevalainen a listen

@tharrock337 4 месяца назад

@@mpainter22 I mean jukka lists portnoy as one of his inspirations and images and words as his favorite album so I thin that is not a bad comparison even though I wouldn't have thought of it myself, because musically they are different but you are right they aren't miles apart when it comes to their vibes. but I think hato is actually a very different drummer. Like he is amazing but I always felt like he had to fit a mold in nightwish and when he plays for wintersun you can hear what I imagine comes more naturally to him.

@BrandonToews 4 месяца назад

Thanks for accepting the challenge, Mike 🤘🏻 You’re a beast!

@paiefilhomachado7630 4 месяца назад

Brandon the legend

@alejandrum13 4 месяца назад

🔥🔥 thanks for this portnoy's series. Have been the best!! Now, what about Colaiuta, Gadd... 😮 just some ideas

@SoccerrFanaticss 4 месяца назад

Brother please try and see if someone doesn’t know “The Legacy - Black Veil Brides”. That could be just an epic ride for the right drummer walking into this 😂😂

@neilloveless4213 4 месяца назад

I'd love to hear him do Pull Me Under solo. - Tried forever to do that on Expert on Band Hero

@nunger5054 4 месяца назад

Hey Brandon, would love to hear Gasoline by Soundgarden on this series. A unique interpretation by a drummer outside that genre would be fun.

@bvq330 15 дней назад

I love how humble Mike is in this video. He understands that impressive, complicated drumming isn't what got Nickelback to where they are today, and that the simpler, laid back drumming and a simpler style in general is what helped Nickelback reach popularity (or infamy, whatever you wanna say). He also appreciates the choices taken on the original drum track and learns off it, which is a great thing. I love his remark hilarious about how he's just a "50 year old santa claus/prog guy". Amazing drummer.

@davidag90 9 дней назад

Mike is a true veteran in terms of music sessions. We all knew him through DT or Liquid Tension, but if you listen to his work with Avenged Sevenfold, Winery Dogs and other stuff, clearly shows a great versatility.

@righteous247 24 дня назад

It's always interesting when you give a musical genius something simple.

@AndThenShwarmaAfter 2 месяца назад

dude elevated the song to 500% of its initial worth with a freestyle drum set that was absolutely tremendous.

@threeofeight197 2 месяца назад

Right!!! It reminds me of the movie Amadeus where Mozart comes in and punches up Salari’s song in front of the king. 😂😂😂. Especially at the end where he analyzes the original.

@gorantrpevski6699 2 месяца назад

That part at 8:00 was amazing to see and hear. Blew my mind XD

@drummerkev1627 2 месяца назад

I couldn’t agree with you more!

@hugorivault9942 2 месяца назад

And he said : "i would have been fired immediately ! "xd

@clevercrow8267 2 месяца назад

Uhuh. I agree. If mike played for nickelback, id listen to their music. Haha.

@DavidPalfreyman 4 месяца назад

You can’t unhear Mike’s double kick on the chorus! Once you listen to this take, the original will never be the same again.

@B3ASToFaCookie 4 месяца назад

I thought the same, makes it so much beefier

@BedelphiA 4 месяца назад

100% double bass makes this song..

@sukmoduto8480 4 месяца назад

Oh yeah.. Ooooh yeah.. I hope it's not a crime to say this: Better than the original.. Waaay better..

@stevea1519 Месяц назад

Yup the double bass just brings that song to a whole new level

@jessedeeton7434 Месяц назад

For us drummers that are car guys: Mike was presented a barn-find and built it to street race😈@stevea1519

@Lucky_2847 Месяц назад

Portnoy make the song better instantly on one try. The guy is simply the best to ever do it. For God sake he filled in and was a mentor for The Rev.

@peffken8834 18 дней назад

It's brilliant how he 'anticipates' the structure and gives the song space and yet supports it dynamically without knowing the song. Really great instinct!

@StaypuftTheMarshmallowMan 4 месяца назад

That double bass in the chorus gave me goosebumps, damn that sounded good

@reshpeck 3 месяца назад

My philosophy on drumming (not a drummer) has always been "when in doubt, just double kick"

@silverhawkroman 3 месяца назад

Duuuude, it weirdly made nickelback a metal band for a sec

@v4v819 3 месяца назад

Kind of bent the melody out of shape... He should stick to prog metal and leave the hard rock to the pros...

@joeangiello9784 3 месяца назад

Wild to think he “fucked it up” lol his take was significantly better in my opinion!

@petrholusa5855 3 месяца назад

yeah and he plays that like nothing is going on with comparing origianl song.

@Domitianvs 4 месяца назад

Mike's genuine surprise at there not being any double bass at all was heartwarming and adorable!

@rileypittmon 4 месяца назад

yea I think that reaction is gonna live rent free in my head from now on, lol.

@paleviolent 4 месяца назад

I totally agree on the double bass on the latter part tho.

@Duncan_Idaho_Potato 4 месяца назад

My guess is the off-camera conversation was something like MP: Does Nickelback do any double bass stuff? Drumeo: Actually, yes, a little bit. MP: Okay, I'm going with double bass on the chorus Drumeo: We said A LITTLE BIT. As in, their whole career. MP: Whatever, let's go! 😂😂😂

@Jamesnpk 4 месяца назад

I genuinely don't think Portnoy knows how to play without double bass any more. It's as ingrained in him as much as 4/4 is in the average drummer. I think even if he had no feet he would still do double bass! Such a mad man

@Frip36 3 месяца назад

My uncle Sam was born with missing calves and feet and forearms and hands. He had a little non-moveable nub at the end of each "elbow", that's all. Same with his "legs". Yet he could drive a car, hunt with a rifle, and fish. He'd also beat us kids in wrestling most of the time. And some of us were as old as 15 and played football. So what you say about Portnoy having no feet yet still being able to play double bass, is likely true. If Sam could catch fish without arms I bet Sam could play double bass without feet. @@Jamesnpk

@achintyasinghbaghela1582 6 дней назад

favourite corner of the internet right now holy shit

@jamiebruner8463 Месяц назад

He's so fluid and relaxed. What a master Edit: good lord that half time made me feel like a rubber band being stretched

@lunsj Месяц назад

"I'm just a fuckin' prog guy playing weird time signatures" Love that guy.

@BryanW-bp3le 2 месяца назад

Mike Portnoy playing Nickleback was not on my 2024 bingo card, but I’m here for it.

@hoolie2000 2 месяца назад

Bingo has been called, hold your cards please!

@WirlWind494 Месяц назад

This is the world recovering.

@88makayo87 25 дней назад

What!

@WittyMonikerHere 4 месяца назад

Please make a series where you show the original drummers these interpretations of their music and document their reactions. I'd love to see/hear what they think.

@djstarion 4 месяца назад

I feel like Chad did 30 seconds to mars, Jared Leto reacted to it on TikTok

@teidenzero 4 месяца назад

in this case they would probably quit

@gamegoof 4 месяца назад

Jared and his brother who is the drummer, they loved it@@djstarion

@liammarsland268 4 месяца назад

Link please I need to see this reaction

@gotminium8811 4 месяца назад

@@liammarsland268 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1zRReb3kHT0.html

@NathanParsons-sy6zc 23 дня назад

Man I have re-watched this so many bloody times! Brandon the joy on your face when Mike jumped into the double-kick 😂 Mike is god damn incredible

@Rockit181 Месяц назад

dude.... this song with Mike on drums needs to get recorded. Way elevated the song to a different level with his take

@KaptainK59 4 месяца назад

Mike was born to do this series. What an entertainer. So glad he is back in DT.

@johnnytoronado1037 4 месяца назад

Not so glad dream theater sucks haha mike much better with different bands

@LiamGervaise 4 месяца назад

@@johnnytoronado1037I think Mike is pretty glad to be back with dt lmao

@ChadToney 4 месяца назад

agree and nice GC icon.

@nckhed 4 месяца назад

@@johnnytoronado1037 To each their own. I don't necessarily care for James LaBrie's vocals, though.

@kcrang 2 месяца назад

I prefer Liquid Tension Experiment, but I love DT for sure.

@pud 4 месяца назад

This is evidence that the presence of Mike Portnoy in your band, makes your music irresistibly fun and incredible.

@nightringer9815 4 месяца назад

Exactly, I concur

@maluatuavene9921 4 месяца назад

Not so much in Dream Theatre lol. Not even Mike can make that fun.

@mrbungle3310 4 месяца назад

@@maluatuavene9921such a stupid take

@Rosskles 4 месяца назад

@@maluatuavene9921 I know taste is subjective and there is no wrong answer but wtf do you actually consider good if you don't rate Dream Theatre?!

@ChrisPhoenixMusic 4 месяца назад

@@Rosskles he doesn't consider he just trolls ; #sadface

@lauriechadwick Месяц назад

I have watched this SOOO many times - over and over. I love it so much. I'm SOOO inspired by it. I want to play like Mike!!! ahhh this is great. Thanks for giving us the gig that never happened.

@popcornpretzel6720 День назад

9:34 "The world needed that, Mike" TRUER WORDS HAVE NEVER BEEN SPOKEN

@Temeraire306 4 месяца назад

"Well, that's why they are multi-platinum rockstars, and I'm just a prog metal guy playing idd time signatures." It goes to show how much class and humility Mike has, coupled with his infectious energy and passion for music 🤘

@mstorrboy 4 месяца назад

A legend calls himself "just a prog metal guy". Just wow

@Danumurti18 4 месяца назад

Here in Indonesia, no one knows Nickelback songs, yet everyone knows Spirit Carries On.

@shadowcaster2k276 4 месяца назад

Start playing Nickleback songs and make yourself famous

@unknownkingdom 4 месяца назад

He displays zero humility here

@PneumaNoose 4 месяца назад

@@unknownkingdomjust say you don’t like the guy. He was funny and displayed plenty of humility and respect for nickelback. Portnoy is world class.

@myg240z 4 месяца назад

I have to agree that double kick in the chorus is killer. Mike knows what's up!

@mikhaelanthonyreloba9984 4 месяца назад

I agree.. especially when Mike started playing along with double pedals on the chorus.. its like a different flavor than the record..

@megabobrulz 4 месяца назад

I’d love to hear a mashup of the two drum lines. I think overall the original Nickleback drum line worked in the versus. But Mike’s chorus was on point. And his fills were better too.

@kpduffy1120 Месяц назад

I just stumbled across this channel and this is gold! Watching Mike Portnoy sprinkling some of his art over stuff was incredible

@Mike-et1zn Месяц назад

Cannot get enough of Mike. Please keep videos with him coming!

@Trybec 4 месяца назад

Now I want every Nickelback song with drums from Mike Portnoy! That was a blast.

@Kathayne636 4 месяца назад

Pretty soon you'll be able to type that into an AI program and get it.

@ChrisPhoenixMusic 4 месяца назад

@@Kathayne636 perhaps to an extent, but A. it's not "AI" if it needs a prompt, and B. if the algorithm could truly track ADHD then where is the cure for it?

@JasonLowderTheRanga 4 месяца назад

@@Kathayne636 oh god yes, "Hey siri, make Nickleback suck less".

@pandanarkystudios5198 4 месяца назад

Soon as he said triplets on the chorus I knew what he was gonna do!

@ericm4426 Месяц назад

@JasonLowderTheRanga if you think they suck you are a hater. Seen them live,seen them play metallica,panters songs world class players

@MichaelDrums35 4 месяца назад

I love how Mike doesn't take himself too serious, he's the best.

@82mangini 4 месяца назад

Jason Rullo >>>>>>>>>>>>> Portnoy

@trashed4005 4 месяца назад

@@82mangini Ah yes 82mangini, i can see you're hella butthurt. Thing about Portnoy is he was the heart of DT and it never felt the same when he wasn't there. So deal w/it, he's back.

@82mangini 4 месяца назад

@@trashed4005 i do not Care about DT cause they are not my favorite Band. Symphony X kicks easily DT ass!!! And Jason Rullo is by Far better technically drummer than The overrated Portnoy 😅😅

@trashed4005 4 месяца назад

@@82mangini You joking? Your youtube name is literally "82mangini" so it's obviously safe to assume you're butthurt. Who cares who you think is "technically" better, DT were successful with Mike for a reason. Symphony X haven't been good to listen to for nearly 30 years lol. Divine Wings was their last good album anyway.

@82mangini 4 месяца назад

@@trashed4005😂😂😂😂😂Lábrie can not even Sing DT is only more famous cause They are better with marketing Symphony X is in another level!!! ALL SX álbuns is better than DT!!! DT is over!!! Russell Allen>>>>>>>>>>> Lábrie Romeo >>>>>>>>>> Petrucci Rullo >>>>>>>>>>>> Portnoy Lepond = Myung Pinella = Rudess SX wins!!!!

@wickedillusion66 Месяц назад

I love how these amazing musicians come up with that instant feel and gets right into the song

@saschmi3 Месяц назад

I didn't know who Mike was before this but I absolutely love everything about him. What a gift this video is

@dsmusic1226 4 месяца назад

I've read a couple of comments and holy shit how is no one mentioning his performance was his FIRST TAKE and he managed to make up a half time feel on the spot for the second chorus and hitting most of the key section transitions like he did, keeping the heart of the song while also applying his extensive vocabulary with a chart he wrote up and was checking during the performance... What an amazing drummer

@bidibum 4 месяца назад

Man that's Mike Portnoy

@ILoveLamp-sj4bx 4 месяца назад

We already expect this lvl lol

@jordanmiles2195 4 месяца назад

This is Mike Portnoy playing Nickleback. Nickleback is already a joke, much less with one of the GOATs playing it. This was child's play.

@Osprey1994 4 месяца назад

Funny how he is more respectful to Nickleback than nobodies like yourseld. People likely wouldn't bat an eye if he talked shit, but he didn't.@jordanmiles2195

@fabjtown1 4 месяца назад

Because none of this hard. I mean it really isn’t. First take or not. It’s 4/4 swing feel basic format 8th grade shit.

@RDHphotos 3 месяца назад

I'm a Nickelback fan and am not afraid to admit that Mike just improved this in one take! LOVE the double bass on the chorus and how he translated the bridge

@DropkickNation 3 месяца назад

Improve. 😂 How? Because he made it more complex? Get that hipster shit outta here.

@tg73188 3 месяца назад

@@DropkickNation the simple double bass addition adds to the song, calling people hipster while posting old njpw videos. ok bud

@DropkickNation 3 месяца назад

@@tg73188 1. How does it add anything to the song. You repeat what was said, yet add no argument whatsoever. Good job. 2. I don't remember going anywhere onto non New Japan wrestling videos and saying that New Japan was better, so what the fuck is this comparison supposed to be? A desperate attempt at being witty? 3. When did I upload these videos? Did you check the date? If you have to resort to going to profiles and look for personal attacks to gain credibility, at least double check your shit. F- effort, kid.

@DropkickNation 3 месяца назад

@@tg73188 1. How does it add complexity to the song? You repeat what the other person said, yet give no argument. Good job. 2. Did you see me go to other wrestling videos and tell everyone how my New Japan videos show something much better? I doubt it. Therefore your comparison makes zero sense. Trying desperately to sound witty? 3. My videos don't feature any New Japan content. Most of it is Pro Wrestling NOAH. If you have to resort to looking at profiles to attack personal stuff, at least get your shit right. 4. Look again when these videos were uploaded and ask yourself if you can use that as an argument still. All in all F- in effort. Good job, kid.

@sulovet 3 месяца назад

@@DropkickNationdamn u basically just said "ur wrong for liking the drum part" 😂😂 tf are u on bud??

@CaptainSpitafrolli 19 дней назад

Every now and then I come back here to watch this fuckin magic take place. It's basically another song, so damn good. Mike is the best!

@MorbidBloodshed 2 месяца назад

i love that little outburst at 11:50. the double base really ups the song

@Drumming_Monkey 4 месяца назад

PLEASE invite him again. He's such a nice guy and obviously his drumming is out of this world. So entertaining and educational. PS: I know some people will hate me for this but Nickelback has some KILLER songs on their albums. The singles are mostly weaker of course cause they want the radio playtime.

@JaredTG. 4 месяца назад

Yea they do have some decent music, especially on their older albums.

@JohnLaco 4 месяца назад

Nickelback is dope. I think most people would even agree. It was just a "cool" thing to hate them for a while. "Savin Me" is one of the greatest tunes of the 2000's

@StanleyPain 4 месяца назад

I never understood the Nickleback hate. They put out solid rock and their concerts are also fantastic.

@juanjoseireguigarcia4650 4 месяца назад

I like Nickelback fine enough, though I thinks there's many duds in their catalog as well as some good ones.

@TheHolyTrident 4 месяца назад

Feed the Machine is one of my favorite Nickelback songs, not well known and somewhat newer

@GoreShift 4 месяца назад

I don't even play drums but I love watching this series.

@SmickyD 3 месяца назад

I'm not even a vegetarian but ill eat a chicken nugget.

@Louietui 3 месяца назад

@@SmickyD😂😂😂

@barberismeable 3 месяца назад

me too..

@kiddynamite2700 3 месяца назад

Same!

@lostsignalspodcast 3 месяца назад

im a bassist and love watching these. drummers are weird

@vicentegomez3748 Месяц назад

He is like at home. Even during first active listening he is talking about the song. Total relax.

@damneh8688 Месяц назад

What a badass! One of the few of these videos where the drumming fits the song perfectly

@scarenigma 3 месяца назад

I cant even listen to the original after hearing his rendition. He enhanced the song dramatically and NOW I'm addicted!! So sweet

@lo0nyt0onz 3 месяца назад

The double bass, his drumming gave it a whole new flavor.

@pb4ugo2bed84 Месяц назад

Then Respect Nickelback And Listen To More Of Their Music, If This Dork Is A Fan, All Dorks Should Be

@patrynize 4 месяца назад

I had the honor of meeting this man in person and he is just the best. I was directing a Beatles cabaret and his daughter was singing in it. Watching this monster drummer, this legend of a man, sit there and cry and mouth along the lyrics to Beatles songs while his daughter sang is one of the highlights of my life.

@dominikaksiazek7177 4 месяца назад

I'd like to watch that Beatles cabaret. Is it available here on YT?

@andysalter7192 4 месяца назад

You need to watch the Beatles challenge they do on RU-vid, they play songs and the first person to guess it gets a point. His Daughter ( Melody?) Knows her Beatles !

@patrynize 4 месяца назад

@@andysalter7192 yup it was Melody! Incredible performer. I’ll look it up!!

@HisSecretSmile 4 месяца назад

AWwww 😭

@MetalJaska 4 месяца назад

I met him, too. 20 years old, too shy to talk in english and too excited to act in a cool way. So all i was able to say was „thank you for your music!“ and take a photo. One of the most memorable moments in my life and at the same time one of my worst missed opportunities.

@Androgenies Месяц назад

I gotta admire how humble and down to earth Mike Portnoy is. A really talented drummer. I know he is a prog rock drummer, but on his take on this song, he never did overplay his drum parts. I think his version really served the song well. Thank you, Drumeo for bringing us Mike Portnoy. I enjoyed every second of this vid!

@theharbinger2573 Месяц назад

The greatest thing have heard this year! Professional musicians just amaze me.

@veldringr 4 месяца назад

This is why they're rich and famous, but you Mike, you are an absolute legend for the ages.

@bommie 4 месяца назад

Portnoy's style is so signature, you can pick out his playing so easily. I love his groove and the sound of his kit, it's so unique.

@mcbrideskoi 4 месяца назад

Especially when it comes to fills and odd timed splash/crash. Love him and Dream Theater!

@blinddog4288 4 месяца назад

I’d disagree, but he is good.

@mcbrideskoi 4 месяца назад

@@blinddog4288 You disagree that other people can pick out Portnoy playing based on his style?

@chux4w 4 месяца назад

Agreed. I'm not a Nickelback guy but I'm super familiar with this song from its time as the WWE Raw theme, so to hear this version really emphasised what Mike actually does. It can be lost, or at least more subtle, with DT stuff as they're all doing the same maestro, next level building game with each other, but to take what is a super basic song with simple musicianship and then add one master...damn, it really makes it pop. I can't wait to hear what he'll do with DT.

@Vossst 4 месяца назад

It's funny, I hear an awful lot of Peart in there. He's living on in those descending tom fills.

@jwvandegronden Месяц назад

it was more rock 'n roll than he expected! Loved the double bass. great call! And I love his energy! Cool dude with massive drum chops!

@nickzaichuk7457 10 дней назад

Best authentic but improved version of first heard. Amazing improvisation Portnoy

@Stephen7102 4 месяца назад

Are we not going to talk about this polyrhythm at 8:39? He hits the stack every fourth note of this triplet groove. Didn't expect that in a Nickelback song lol.

@asabovesobelow2299 4 месяца назад

He always do that

@Stephen7102 4 месяца назад

@@asabovesobelow2299 I know he does stuff like that a lot but it's really cool and weird to hear it against a Nickelback song

@paulwisham5943 4 месяца назад

That was a Nickleback dream..!

@blizzred2143 4 месяца назад

Has Tool vibes 😎

@miguelochoa7978 4 месяца назад

Just after at 8:43 is the famous drum fill from ''Take The Time''.

@GP-vg7cq 4 месяца назад

Crazy how drums (or should I say a drummer) can change everything on a song. Awesome performance!

@francescofinucci 4 месяца назад

true that! Here is Portnoy, who's a master, but generally you see the difference, especially as drums are kind of the ones that call the passage from one section of the song to the next. And you notice that even more with some specific songs, where drums are the key.

@andivax 4 месяца назад

Crazy how is it possible to not knowing about drum triggering

@capyxx04 4 месяца назад

You're completely right, that's the clearest take away from this whole series.

@nckhed 4 месяца назад

@@andivax Care to elaborate instead of giving a smartass reply?

@tfoncea9702 4 дня назад

Great content. Mike is a super human and so is @BrandonToews and all Drumeo crew.

@sing759 17 дней назад

he is so humble and down-to-earth

@BrianMcAvoy13 4 месяца назад

I love these, "X hears Y for the first time" videos. The way different artists can take a song and turn it into a completely new vibe and emotion is incredible.

@mcdangles971 4 месяца назад

I also really enjoy seeing their personalities shine through, especially when it puts them out of their comfort zones. No real egos, just a bunch of dudes sharing an appreciation of the drums, music, and having fun doing it.

@PneumaNoose 4 месяца назад

Same! I binged the playlist on this series and it’s awesome!

@TheDylls 4 месяца назад

Truly great series!

@dereknovaes4217 4 месяца назад

I had never heard the song either, but Mike sure filled it up and made it fuller!

@MrCanceleo 4 месяца назад

I don't like that a living legend is so down on himself. He absolutely killed it in the best way

@brightwhite22 4 месяца назад

He’s just a humble dude. He knows he’s 20 times better than that nickelback drummer 😂 Can’t tell me you don’t catch that.

@GeoffTheChefOfficial 4 месяца назад

Not down at all. He knows. Just humble.

@chrisingram8233 4 месяца назад

He 100% knew his version was way more exciting and made the song slap much harder, he was just being respectful of a fellow musician.

@GeoffTheChefOfficial 4 месяца назад

@@chrisingram8233 Well …. For a first take - awesome. But def not better than the original, yet. Needs some tinkering. I’d prob just put the doubles in the last chorus and ending as an example. But being better or perfect isn’t the point of the video series either.

@chrisingram8233 4 месяца назад

@GeoffTheChefOfficial the original was so simple it was boring. The original doesnt have to be better on everything.

@victoriabennett950 Месяц назад

Absolutely love this Site!!! I used To drum myself but this is way out of my league The footwork alone kills

@Huck08 Месяц назад

The world needed that, Mike 🤘❤️ Amazing!

@N0isyneighboR 4 месяца назад

Oh my God, man. He took the song and dream theatered it. Such an amazing drummer.❤

@mrshariandavidian9129 4 месяца назад

Dreamtheatered it hahahah exactily !

@stonerdemon 4 месяца назад

I've never understood the hate. Nickelback's music is always a good time. And Portnoy's drumming is impossible to dislike.

@MaDiViL696 4 месяца назад

Love them or Hate them, this tune is an absolute killer.

@MetalPope85 4 месяца назад

for the average boring white dude taste who listens to generic rock radio they are certainly amazing.

@diegomazzaron9191 4 месяца назад

@@MaDiViL696 Yeah this song is like their rock version of Walk by Pantera especially the riff on the verse.

@brandonfreeman6517 4 месяца назад

over produced for 1

@jerryhill8281 4 месяца назад

@@brandonfreeman6517 They have one of the best rock drum sounds on their albums. They're good song writers, in the sense they figured out what to do. Chad listened to top 40 shit for a bit, and found out what people like. He did a really good job at writing hits that are actually good.

@driftlessman2094 7 дней назад

If that concert had come to fruition and your were there that woukda been a treat to see and hear!

@codydonovan7356 2 месяца назад

Drumeo, please never stop these first heard videos!

@danielcorrigan8805 4 месяца назад

I LOVE the appreciation he has for pop music and songs like this. He's not elitist and definitely appreciates Daniel's restraint and choices. Now THATs a great player.

@savethisforlater 4 месяца назад

Those fills! Is there an emoji for magnificent?

@Frankie2bummy 4 месяца назад

When did he say he has a appreciation for pop music in this video. Also just asking

@danielcorrigan8805 4 месяца назад

When he listens to Daniel's playing he compliments his choices, instead of complaining he's not 'technical enough'. He knows that there's an art in knowing what a song needs in songs like this (Nickelback have a lot more pop influence than DT for example) @@Frankie2bummy

@Spitx 4 месяца назад

@@danielcorrigan8805 or maybe he was just being a nice guy keeping to him what he real felt... you know... being politically correct... in the end it seems he makes the effort but it was felt otherwise 🤔

@maidenaholic 4 месяца назад

This is why Mike is one of the best drummers in the world. He made that song his own and it worked perfectly. You could stick this guy into a recording studio and he could lay down a drum track for an album like this within a day! Can't wait to see what he does with dream theatre next.

@chargerman426 4 месяца назад

100% you can see the heavy style he has and it worked so much better IMO. Brought a bit of an edge to the song that NB lacks in their buttrock songs.

@CaueMS 4 месяца назад

one of?

@maidenaholic 4 месяца назад

@@CaueMS yeah. Can't ignore Danny Carey, John Bonham, Chris adler, Thomas haake, John longstreth, and others

@followinggrey8709 Месяц назад

This one's the best. Great job drumeo 🎉❤

@maxxrelax88 11 дней назад

I love those rolls and double kicks coming in savage!!!!

@brenix 4 месяца назад

How can you not love Mike Portnoy?

@Brunim129 4 месяца назад

Impossible!

@palniok 4 месяца назад

Man, now I want this version of the song on Spotify.

@andrewsouvertjis9309 4 месяца назад

Totally agree, @drumeo should get some of these recorded and uploaded to Spotify..some are better than the original

@Flats.Flounder 4 месяца назад

@andrewsouvertjis9309 For real! Biannual album drops like Kidz Bop😂

@Feuerfreiii 4 месяца назад

I've been looking for it for days on spotify 😂

@J-Allen19 4 месяца назад

@@Flats.FlounderI just wanna hear some Kidz Bop versions of Sleep Token

@roodsound 4 месяца назад

Band Swap. Sounds like it would heated 😆

@davidsheppard4884 3 дня назад

Nothing wrong with the magic that Portnoy brings to everything 🤩🤘🎶🔥 Signature Portnoy fill leading into the breakdown too. The double kick in the Chorus is 👌

@ericenzo9302 18 часов назад

Wow hé made that look so easy...drummers.are the coolest and nicest people with lots off humor...love it

@MassimilianoLatella 4 месяца назад

i want almost other 15 videos of Mike with Drumeo! never enough

@ttuclarinet 4 месяца назад

Everything is never enough.

@BrandonToews 4 месяца назад

Lots more on the way 🤘🏻

@olimpicus 4 месяца назад

I got that DT reference

@Fingerboarder5579 4 месяца назад

@@olimpicushehehehe 😭😏

@djentlegiant739 4 месяца назад

@@ttuclarinet just let him breathe

@davidvaleriano8729 4 месяца назад

Mike is simply different, he is a differential drummer, a genius.

@asdfzxcv3617 4 месяца назад

I watch every video with Mike Portnoy in.

@topgunjoeicdbko 3 дня назад

This whole video all i can think about is hearing mikes rendition of bleed. Thanks for putting that in my head.

@princeofpcos9804 Месяц назад

So glad I got to see this old prog guy about a dozen years ago when DT opened up for Maiden in Vancouver.

@alexparadise91 4 месяца назад

That double bass for the chorus is just 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

@RyanShaw-lb4ie 4 месяца назад

I really appreciate that he was so humble about playing what many snobs consider to be "bottom rung" rock music. He actually appreciated the song, and while the original drum part wasn't quite his flavor, he acknowledged that it worked perfectly for what it was.

@martinarscott3524 4 месяца назад

oh I dunno, I detected a touch of sarcasm with the bit about seeing how they were double platinum and he was just a prog metal drummer (given how his talent is many levels higher) and he made his point about the over simplistic nature of the original very clear, don't get me wrong though, I'm a huge Portnoy fan :)

@bg357wg 4 месяца назад

@@martinarscott3524I think he’s just playing into the troupe of drummers overplaying things, especially prog metal guys lol

@jonspengler5891 4 месяца назад

Rap inhabits the bottom rung, even though it’s not technically music

@king-manu2758 4 месяца назад

@@martinarscott3524 He's just joking a bit, I laughed a lot with all that banter.

@skinblanketed 4 месяца назад

@@jonspengler5891Oh great. The authority on what's music, and what isn't, is here. Thank you for blessing us with your useless, baseless brain burps.

@rioterfoodies 25 дней назад

Effortless...mike you are amazing. Welcome Home Maestro!!!

@alexsy3545 Месяц назад

That was such an awesome rendition Mr. Portnoy! You are humble and super talented and would probably make everything sound as awesome as you are!

@-WoodyVT- 4 месяца назад

I always felt double bass in the chorus would really bring back the heavy feeling Nickleback once had. No surprise Mike makes it stick. Need more of this

@benjambreeg 4 месяца назад

tbf the song works well live with the crowd getting involved with the "hey" bit. a double bass might take away from that.

@p_mouse8676 4 месяца назад

@@benjambreegI think for the general (pop) audience the double bass as well as all the fills would have been to much. But I totally agree, it makes the song so much more interesting.

@jd0879 4 месяца назад

It’s too much man. You need to learn how to write a pop song. This is a very niche community watching this video. The average Joe just wants to get drunk with friends and sing along to some tunes. You cant do that if the vocals are covered up by thumping double bass

@MrMirack 4 месяца назад

@jd0879 why does he need to learn to write a pop song? He basically said if Nickleback wants to get their balls back, as in not pop...

@Spladoinkal 4 месяца назад

yeah for sure. Definitely was tasteful there.

@M4RCM0NT31R0 4 месяца назад

Now we need Daniel Adair in Drumeo!

@Christopher-md7tf 4 месяца назад

Yes. Say what you want about Nickelback and their music, but he's a great drummer

@Dwendele 4 месяца назад

And have him play a Portnoy song!

@doffle6106 4 месяца назад

He's a great drummer, very underrated

@GabrielAlves_mGabz 4 месяца назад

Playing dream theater pls kkkk

@grogu1986 4 месяца назад

Facts, he’s incredible

@javanon Месяц назад

I saw Nickelback in concert in 2000. They were the opener, and I’d never heard of them. It was a badass show. Super tight, high energy. One of the best I’ve ever seen.

@barryfam1116 Месяц назад

Mike made this song so much better. Love he was so humble. Cool dude.

@megomatt7770 4 месяца назад

Mike's version breathes such life and energy into this song. That's why he's THE Drummer Prog God that he is!!

@82mangini 4 месяца назад

Jason Rullo >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Portnoy

@AllyMonsters 4 месяца назад

@@82mangini Neil Peart

@82mangini 4 месяца назад

@@AllyMonsters Peart? 😂😂😂😂😂 Peart is not a top drummer He is like Portnoy. More fame than technical skills

@AllyMonsters 4 месяца назад

@@82mangini You don't use a 30 pc drum set and say you got no technical skills.

@82mangini 4 месяца назад

@@AllyMonsters Portnoy is a good drummer but not in The most skilled and technical drummers league

@KGPromiseGaming 4 месяца назад

I love how he absolutely approaches the song with a metal music mindset, as opposed to a rock one, and just completely changes how the song sounds for the better. I love it.

@jimmystein9025 24 дня назад

The half time feel in the chorus was outstanding

@hicksvilleshick Месяц назад

I've been somewhat familiar with his work, I've never seen him, well, being him (conversing and such). His personality is fantastic! Certainly earned my admiration!

@X66966 4 месяца назад

Can't get enough of Portnoy! 😁😁

@daveemerson6549 4 месяца назад

The speed at which Mike reacts to his flub in the breakdown section, realizes what part he' s in, and instantly corrects within a second is masterful. That's how you recognize a true pro.

@mariobargonetti6037 2 дня назад

Lets go! Honestly one of the best

@erik3079 День назад

Out of all the times to exist, you’re existing in the world the same time as Mike Portnoy. Damn.

@JVR10893 4 месяца назад

Mike Portnoy is what happens when you combine prog chops with a rock and roll mindset. His parts can be quite intricate, but his groove and energy is infectious.

@thomasandrewhitchen273 4 месяца назад

Progelback is such an odd sound to enjoy, but I think I did.

@Kabamaru2000 2 месяца назад

Cant decide which is better,this cover or the original studio version.So much energy!Damnnn you Mike

@CarAudioEnthusiasts 2 месяца назад

that T shirt brought back memories from my childhood, Had that album the record, one of my favorite album arts ever. Though I loved Elton, (still do) and had many of his albums, I didn't care for many of the tracks on that record. Still the art was AMAZING! O yea, and I agree your double bass part was PERFECT!

@LandoPro49 4 месяца назад

I LOVE how he half-timed the snare hits on the second chorus, that actually made the song so much better, to be honest!

@leo__mac 4 месяца назад

YES! That part got me aswell. Very simple but it gives some fresh air to the track while building up for the rest of the chorus. So cool!

@krusher74 4 месяца назад

its nickleback that shit is weak, it needs a kick u the ass.

@woodiewoodmen2306 4 месяца назад

To be fair, it kinda took the pump out of the pumpy song. It sounded cool, but not for this song.

@joaodfardilha 2 месяца назад

And this ladies and gentlemen is Mike Portnoy. One of the best.

@corymuuss2311 2 месяца назад

Straight up genius

@hoolie2000 2 месяца назад

I concur.

@CebuShortRides 25 дней назад

hell yeah

@streamofconsciousness5826 21 день назад

Snapiests Snare and Kick in History. He has the rest as well, but as soon as you hear the Snare and Kick you know it's him. It's not the mic'ing, he mutes the skin after every hit it seems. And steady like a metronome.

@Evil_AnGeL20 20 дней назад

*The Goat*

@I_Am_Godron 2 месяца назад

Got to see this man in Iraq while he was playing with A7x.... and boy was he fucking awesome! Still one of my favorite all time drummers!

@theegyptianking_8168 Месяц назад

One of the greatest drummers of all time being so humble

@ZebraMachines 4 месяца назад

It's not lost on me that the editing and mixing on these videos is what allows us to experience how brilliant these artists really are. Thanks again, guys!