I saw him play in concert once, it was bliss. But the funny part was the Mike was spitting the whole time and almost hit John and Myung, I mean he can spit like 10 feet. However his drumming is far superior to anyone i have seen.
and its his ability to understand what kind of drumming fits each part of the song that makes him so good.
theres definitely been parts, when hearing a DT song for the first time, where i was like "i bet hes gonna play like this" and he did. its not because hes repetetive, its because he plays exactly what the music needs.
I used to wonder the same thing, but when a song flows as well as this, it all sort of falls into place naturally. He keeps it exciting without overplaying...a lot of tasteful fills yet cool fills in this song.
ive seen him as well and i didnt care for him AT ALL, although he is a decent drummer i dont see him as Prog, hes technical but it just doesnt flow, portnoy is MUCH better. and yes, he is a good ^.^
I'm 13, and i just started drums a few months ago, so viola48 it's not too late! I mean, I'm a dang natural, I'm on page 78 of this book and i only got a couple months ago! If you're a natural and work hard, it's no prob to start at your age!
Sorry, probably just cuz i had so much musical exposure, piano for 7 years and sister teaching me a bunch of instruments PLUS trumpet, it probably helped me a bunch. I overestimate myself sometimes, and it seems like im an ass. Sorry.
naw you're fine dude, he's just a tight ass...keep up the practice. I also played trumpet and didn't really start seriously playing drums til i was 21....so believe me at 13 you're not starting late at all :P
word...he's not one of those drummers that has a massive kit he doesn't use...he uses every last piece on that thing...freaking awesomeness...I get to see him in May WOOO
siimplemente la mejor cancion de dream theater!!!
mike portnoy te amo!!!
xD
eli91623 3 years ago
but they cut out the amazing drum fill right at the end
thefoosa72 3 years ago
I heart Roto-toms so much.
Laihoistheman 3 years ago
those are octobans buddy not roto-toms
stevesmith00089 3 years ago
I saw him play in concert once, it was bliss. But the funny part was the Mike was spitting the whole time and almost hit John and Myung, I mean he can spit like 10 feet. However his drumming is far superior to anyone i have seen.
Mangafreak12 3 years ago 2
awesome!!!
irvingmyung 3 years ago
OMG!!! people can say whatever they want about this guy, but man he's impressive!!!
andresilvestresantos 3 years ago 2
how come i didnt hear this before?
ITS FKKKKKK Awesome!
disas73r 3 years ago
How in the damn hell does he remember those patterns? You can dis him for a lot of things, but as a prog drummer for the 2K's, he's the best.
d0g69s 3 years ago
I will agree to that. Partly. But you can't dis him for shit! He's a god. A very human god that has practiced a lot of drums, but still, a god. ^^
skejtndestroy 3 years ago
i used to wonder how he remembered all these sequences of patterns, but over time you learn the patterns to all these songs
AndJustice4All68 3 years ago
learning them is one thing.. remember he ahs to make all of these.
bogfrog321 3 years ago
yes
and its his ability to understand what kind of drumming fits each part of the song that makes him so good.
theres definitely been parts, when hearing a DT song for the first time, where i was like "i bet hes gonna play like this" and he did. its not because hes repetetive, its because he plays exactly what the music needs.
AndJustice4All68 3 years ago
I used to wonder the same thing, but when a song flows as well as this, it all sort of falls into place naturally. He keeps it exciting without overplaying...a lot of tasteful fills yet cool fills in this song.
radicalchad1 3 years ago
He is amazingly good, but I recently found Gavin Harrison and I would see he is at least as good.
metabog 3 years ago
ive seen him as well and i didnt care for him AT ALL, although he is a decent drummer i dont see him as Prog, hes technical but it just doesnt flow, portnoy is MUCH better. and yes, he is a good ^.^
1barrybrown1 3 years ago
I told him that the stacks cymbal on the right sounded awesome, so he signed it and gave it to me. He's awesome!
radicalchad1 3 years ago
wow you are so lucky if your nnot lying im so jealous
peartportnoy 3 years ago
if that`s true then congrats! lucky one! that would be great to anyone!
adrumlegend 3 years ago
i love this song soooo much!!!!
Rockerwannabe101 3 years ago
It's a pity the outro has been cut off... It's so beautiful.
milvvi 3 years ago 3
why do i suck....hahaha
MattVallarino 3 years ago 4
great drummer, excellent group!
progmike81 3 years ago 3
:50 is unreal
hpmcginny 3 years ago 3
Love the faces he makes. Lol!!
Chondoman 3 years ago 2
he does a lot of acting and makes faces at the concerts too, hes awesome
peartportnoy 3 years ago
So good!!
Chondoman 3 years ago 2
Portnoy is by far the best progresive Drummer
luillopetrucci 3 years ago 4
Correction....Portnoy is the best Drummer..period! :D
EngNeves 3 years ago 16
i love this break-down
tombojombo 3 years ago 7
The memory lock gave out.
nellyfolly 3 years ago
hey in the double bass grove at thirty
how did he open and close his left hi-hat
tdrummer123 4 years ago 3
they weren't open very far. just enough to make the decay really fast.
xthepatient 3 years ago
sencillamente increíble...estupendos tripletes e increible ritmo con clave
dtchili 4 years ago
holy shit this is probably one of the most innovative parts ive ever heard its so tight
F990 4 years ago
I'm 13, and i just started drums a few months ago, so viola48 it's not too late! I mean, I'm a dang natural, I'm on page 78 of this book and i only got a couple months ago! If you're a natural and work hard, it's no prob to start at your age!
Sloopdogtheavenger 4 years ago
maybe just a little conceited? i mean, i can understand the constructive advice, but don't call yourself a born natural. thanks.
secretsn90x 4 years ago
Sorry, probably just cuz i had so much musical exposure, piano for 7 years and sister teaching me a bunch of instruments PLUS trumpet, it probably helped me a bunch. I overestimate myself sometimes, and it seems like im an ass. Sorry.
Sloopdogtheavenger 4 years ago
naw you're fine dude, he's just a tight ass...keep up the practice. I also played trumpet and didn't really start seriously playing drums til i was 21....so believe me at 13 you're not starting late at all :P
skater15153 4 years ago
wow, i love this song. the ending on the album could get a little repetitive though
nazgul9910 4 years ago
I'm 25, is it too late to practice drum?
MP is my inspiration...
viola48 4 years ago
It's never too late!
Chris Adler from Lamb of God started just a little bit before that, and he's awesome.
amaltoadie 4 years ago 2
He is all over the kit ... thats what I like ...
GishoDinev 4 years ago 4
word...he's not one of those drummers that has a massive kit he doesn't use...he uses every last piece on that thing...freaking awesomeness...I get to see him in May WOOO
skater15153 4 years ago 2
same here\M/
where you gunna see him?
geddy666 4 years ago
In Seattle, WA at the WAMU theater. Should be awesome!!!!!
skater15153 4 years ago
He is da best and he will ever be, mike portnoy forever !!!
assassinofsatan 4 years ago 3
FUCCCCCK :'( We did not get the fuckin' tom play at the end :(
Alexifromcobhc 4 years ago
haha maybe they did it on purpose, like it would be too amazing for mortal eyes or something!
shiningemblem 4 years ago
PORTNOY IZ THE KING OF DRUM...IT'S A FACT AND IT WILL BE THE KING FOREVER...SORRY FOR THE OTHERS DRUMMERS ;-) lol ...!
IznogoodXxX 4 years ago 8
a monster drummer!!!
oddtimekeeper 4 years ago 10
Portnoy is a true god.
Siamon1928 4 years ago 4
insane, really good
ProgDrummerMDT 4 years ago 8
never realized the instrumental section was so complex. i need to work on it i guesss..
AndJustice4All68 4 years ago 12
woot i worked on it
what a sweet song
AndJustice4All68 4 years ago
mike è il meglio batterista del mondo in assoluto....ha una batteria molto piccola...;)il 25 ottobre lo vado a vede a bologna
mikedt92 4 years ago 2
One of the best drummers on this planet!!!!!!!
johnzee30 4 years ago 8
Mike i love you
Nickybisme 4 years ago 7
this song makes me wanna cry lol
drgaga 4 years ago
ah its not that bad! ha ha ;D
bobpower 4 years ago
A GOD
lowbrowretard 4 years ago
sin comentario. Muy bueno el video
Yagamy2k4 4 years ago
grande Mike...gran brano..ma quanti piatti hai???
MICK
mickfelagund 4 years ago