I’ve seen MP with NMB, watched him play on Petrucci’s recent solo tour, and he’s touring with The Winery Dogs in 2023. Some are talking like he’s dead. I get that you miss him in DT, but he’s doing more now than when he was in DT. So go see him. Also, I’ve seen DT three times with MM. He’s done a very good job resuming drumming duties after MP and accepting the invitation into an unenviable situation. I’d say it takes a lot of courage and pretty thick skin to do what MM has done.
I certainly prefer that version to the really stupidly complex reality. Although you're certainly right about the vast majority of that it is just over simplified
This is the best live drum performance on RU-vid. Has to be. Mike is a one man show of pure talent, passion and joy. No seriously, if you know of one that is better than this, tell me, because I _really_ want to see that.
@@MnyFrNthngMike Mangini is a nerd, Mike Portnoy is a rockstar. Huge difference between the two, Dream Theaters writing and production have been flat since Mangini took the throne. Top 5 DT albums I&W SFAM SDOIT BCASL Octavarium
@@ekokodok4818 the drum is too technical and tight. From my perspective of being a drummer, you can't really relax a bit and enjoy while you're playing a complex and tight drum.
Such a joy to watch. I never get tired of this performance. Excellent song with a roller coaster of emotions. The final section so dramatic with great drumming energy.
due to the mirror, he can observe the video animations on the big LED screen behind him, to make sure, everything is ok ... mike portnoy was responsible for all sort of things around a concert
Neal Peart blazed the way...but Mr. Portnoy is the current king of skins...playing from no other drummer can match his taste, selection and coordination...he is a phenom...untouchable...Sir Portnoy!
Tahun demi tahun sudah berlalu, namun video ini masih tetap menyenangkan dan membangkitkan semangat untuk bermain drum kembali. Mike Portnoy drummer kesukaan ku..
Maick portnoy e unico in questo genere di musica, non ha rivali nessuno e in grado di prendere il suo posto. Specie con i Dream Theater sono un unica cosa . Portnoy e come la mandorla nel confetto
The drums from 9:20 on are insane. So powerful and played with such showmanship. I don't care how many polyrhythms and paradiddles professor Mangini can play he can't match the cymbal work of probably and he belongs in a classroom not on stage. Dude can't even sing backup vocals.
In 2012 my town was hit by a massive F5 tornado and although I know the song is based on the 911 attacks, a good chunk of my town was destroyed. I remember leaving my shelter to see debree everywhere and not even knowing who was alive and who wasn't. Quite a feeling for good o 12 year old me. The solo on 6:20 really brings me back to that place and man does it give me chills. So simple, yet so powerful
he asked one year after his departure to come back but DT had already hired mangini who had to leave his profession as a teacher. The lawyers refused portnoy’s return to the group
How many people recognize the white noise sounds in between the Television announcer's talking points was what you used to get when you changed the TV channel, back in the day before cable when you only had 3 channels VHF and maybe a couple UHF?
Why does Portnoy hold the sticks from their edge? How does he bounce them while holding like that? Moreover, it should create a lot of stress on his wrists.
What is that business going on at 7:58 between Mike and his tech? Is that "Best Grip Ever" spray? Secondly, I see Mike has a full-on camera pointing straight at him but he also has a concave mirror and a bunch of stuff right above that mirror...vanity break? :)
I don't know about the "Best Grips Ever" spray, but the camera is only for videos like this, and perhaps for his own evaluation on his drumming/technique. The mirror is actually there so he can see the conductor of the orchestra behind the band. I think I read that somewhere a few years ago. (The stuff right above the mirror is the stand for the mirror I guess). Or it's a vanity break hahaha:P
+Javier Serrano It's basically water, for him to have better grip, he says his hands get really dry on a Drumcam commentary. The camera is for recording his performance, and the mirror is to look at the screen behind him, as well as the orchestra.
