Dt took only biggest stars of the drum, yes they are great but this was only the publicity to make it fun and just as famous drummers took cool because it was the easiest and less well-known already as good drummers are even better because there is no need to be fame and cash as the me down. All these sessions were done with them as a show for American children.Hail Poland and real good music
i was just stating that i enjoy listening to mike portnoy play the drums more then i enjoy listening to mike mangini play the drums. That is a statement, not a competition.
i think this solo is way better then portnoy ever did. portnoy was to me just insane drum rolls as to where i hear an awesome beat in this drum solo. That's my kind of style. its more of a grove feeling to it. But don't get me wrong portnoy can create some masterpeices but his solos to are kind of boring. This solo is awesome.
i know i may be cursed at or disliked about my comment but this solo has nothing special in it other than mangini's crazy independence and ridiculously fast sticking so to me it is nothing but a fucking masturbation. don't get me wrong, i love both mikes but portnoy is a far more musical drummer than mangini, even in his soloing in my opinion. like it or not, portnoy has definitely a far stronger grip of musical sense and feel even if he was starting to repeat himself a bit lately.
Go and vote for them at hailsandhorns(dot)com. There's a poll to vote the best 2011's album. YOU DON'T HAVE TO SIGN UP or some crap like that, you just go there and vote! Let's do it for them! :)
mangini is really damn good, really... but i personally prefer portnoy... the thrill of original line up always got extra kick... imagine ritchie blackmore plays for DP again...
Yes Petrucci wrote the drums ( on a drum machine) because they had no drummer yet. Mangini was given the tape and Petrucci said I don't even know if a drummer can actually play these drums. The first practice Mangini had them all down perfectly!!!!!
@bartab420 Actually, John admitted in interviews that the drums he composed were simple placeholders because he wouldn't want to take the part of a real drummer, and Mike then embelished and reworked the drums himself. It's all Mike, not John.
@septimusdsx John Petrucci, Jordan Ruddess and John Myung wrote the drums through a drum machine for all the songs. The had Mike play it. Mike did not write any drum parts. Regardless of that I'm sure the next album Mike will be writing the drums.
A lot of speed but not a lot of variety and CREATIVITY (which is what matters first). I think I like Mike P better unless I see something interesting.
We'll see what creative force MM is when the next album after A dramatic turn of events completes its cycle. No one has inspired more young musicians to play drums like Mike Portnoy, due to his incredibly innovative and creative compositions. If MM
can come even Somewhat close to what MP has established in the progressive music industry, JP choice of MM will be somewhat vindicated.
Technically he is good, but the solo is too long and becomes boring somehow. But that's just my opinion. I like Neil Pearts drumsolo more. It's got more in it. Force, jazz etc.
Honestly, the stuff Mangini has always been able to do, and Portnoy, STILL can't do, Portnoy was never better than Mangini, but Portnoy is definitely up in the ranks with Mangini. I'm actually on the fence about the choice, it works, but I think Mangini is TOO talented for Dream Theater.
I'm saying this with all due respect but I for one think that Mike Mangini should make one last album with them come 2013, then tour then after that he should vacate DT. He's an amazing drummer but I don't like his style IMO. Afterwards, I say make Blake Richardson from BTBAM as their new drummer. DT w/ Blake Richardson >> DT with Portnoy >>> DT with Mangini. Peace
I'm saying this with all due respect but I for one think that Mike Mangini should make one last album with them come 2013, then tour then after that he should vacate DT. He's an amazing drummer but I don't like his style IMO. Afterwards, I say make Blake Richardson from BTBAM as their new drummer. DT w/ Blake Richardson >> DT with Portnoy >>> DT with Mangini. Peace
Mike Mangini I s awesome and I see why he won the job. Marco Minneman SMOKED his ASS in the auditions though. They already decided Mangini was the guy before Minneman or the others auditioned I think!!!
u could really FEEL the diference in dream threaters newest album compared to albums made when portnoy was in the band. I know mangini is a great drummer, i went to one of the newest dream theater concerts, but theres something missing in "a dramatic turn of events"...for me at least
@RIdrummer96 Yeah for one thing the mix of the album. You can hardly hear the tom drums. Also, Mangini never wrote the drum parts so some sections are a little plain (double bass gets a little repetitive) Portnoy's signature grooves are also gone.
@nimitzjr1 well you can just search the spirit carries on part 1 here on youtube and you can see his first audition and the date is probably shwon so about a week after that week.
First time I realized how good Mangini is was when I heard him playing with Steve Vai. Vai doesn't pick any amateurs into his band. Mike is an awesome drummer, it's matter of opinion which of the Mike's you like most.
Double bass drum and rolling alone does not make you an excellent drummer, with practice most drummers can play this entire solo with ease in a matter of a few years
They made the right choice, other than he being amazing, he clicks with the band, I mean, can you see any of the others that tried out actually IN Dream Theater?
When Mangini entered the band, me and many others were simply like "nice pick, he's just as amazing as Portnoy". But as the time marches on, and we listen to stuff like this and all the stuff he's doing with Dream Theater, the realization is almost shocking for me: he is better than Portnoy. He's proven himself, and still has a long way to go. This is, at least, my honest opinion, and I don't blame any Portnoy fans for idealizing him, but I suggest you start valuing Mangini more fairly.
@SpaceDyeDream i have to agree, i'm more of a death metal drummer, you know, blast beats and double bass haha:P but i can easily see mike mangini is easily as good if not better than portnoy, but portnoy as influenced me more as to what progdrumming includes. He certainly has his own personality, so does mangini, but he has never touched me in the same way... though he truly is worthy the spot. Hails to them both in my oppinion:)
@SpaceDyeDream Amen to that! The guys a monster. nuff said! He's at a one of a kind level.. Technically, this guy's untouchable! Musically, he fits dream theater so what more can we ask for?!
@SpaceDyeDream To be truthfully honest, to the normal ear who listens casually to music, you wouldn't hear the difference in the playstyle Mangini has compared to mike portnoy. Mike Mangini does not really try anything out of the ordinary, he just follows what Petrucci plays where as you get mike portnoy, he was the heart of the band. To me, it doesn't seem like it anymore. Drums are not what controls the band anymore at this point. And you're probably gonna see, that I prefer portnoy.
@SpaceDyeDream And you discovered that now? I've always knew that Mangini is better than Portnoy. Mangini is a master of polyrhythm and double bass technique, Portnoy can't match his qualities, that's a fact!
@ter50 Why is it a matter of being better then MP, this solo sucked, I've heard girls play that good,sounded messy to me, kept loosing the beat,.... Yawn!
@Billiam886 Portnoy does the same things since his early days. His solos are always the same: crash boom bang with no groove. If you don't like Mangini ok everyone has his own tastes, but who has a good experience with drums knows that Mangini kicks Portnoy's ass.
i agree with spacedyedream, this is a greast solo by mangini, he can really hold his own against any1, doubt virgil or thomas or minneman r that far ahead in technique
Know the best part about this solo? 'Gini didn't have to stop playing every 90 seconds or so to stand up and wait for applause to feed his gargantuan ego, like....well, you know...
@USAon3 If you could drum like he can, you could afford these poses, too man :) you can tell at the same time that the whole idea about playing a solo was an egoistic act from him, but the true is, that he just deserves the ovations for the performance he does, and for the years of playing a reaching the level he is now. Mike is a goddamn great drummer, indeed!
Fact: Mike Mangini is more technical than portnoy. If your a die hard Portnoy fan thats awesome but dont let it effect the reality of the situation. Mangini is a highly skilled clinician on the drums and plays all of Mikes parts effortlessly and musically, not to mention DT's new cd has sick drum parts. Portnoy is still an amazing drummer but look up Mangini's past shit and you will quickly realize this man is elite. And he's a super nice guy
I don't care if he isn't as technical as portnoy, his personality makes up for it. I mean come on, he even seems nicer than petrucci! Oh, and it doesn't hurt to be the world's fastest drummer.
hahaha what the heck! Its so good but so lame at the same time. I have never even thought about having a bunch on toms on a second rack! But thats most likely cuz I suck and he is professional. Ha i'm in two minds.
I dont like this solo...I LOVE IT!!! Wasnt sure he was going to be able to live up to MP but he's doing a hell of a job and he's starting to grow on me and I feel DT made the best decision keeping him. Glad he's keeping this band at the top of the greatest bands who ever lived.
DT is nothing without Mike Portnoy... the new album has good flow and guitars and all but it misses the flair mike gives to it... please get rid of this guy and bring back MP...
@KoMDraegast ......Waaaaaa, I want MP back, .shut your cry baby mouth.....what your missing is the drums too loud in th mix...now its how it should be....."This guy" Mangini has great drumming on the cd and on top of that, the capabilities to learn all MP's parts to a T..for the fans....a humble drummer..he left his ego at the door.....Its guys like you, "MP is the best", "MP is DT", " DT is not the same w/out MP"...that gave MP his ego to begin with....Guess what...He aint comin back..HAHAHA!!
what would that be? his ad nauseum orgy of goth blast beats? His need to be over-mic'd until the rest of the band sounds like an afterthought?
See, the point people like you overlook is that there are actually four other people in this band. You think they're "nothing" and there is no "flair" because you can actually hear them on this album - not the MP Ego Show.
If you haven't already, you should check The Spirit Carries On videos from Dream Theater which cover the auditions and the reaction of the band to Mike leaving. You can see the passion Mangini puts to the stuff. It's awesome, they did pick the best choice, he is not only a kick ass musician, but he also is a real member of DT.
If it wasn't for Mangini I would have fallen asleep at the Beacon last week. Terrible set list plus they played a few acoustic songs..WTF that was LAME
I graduated Berkeley with honors and had the pleasure of being taught by this man.He is heads and shoulders above Portnoy..simple.His Theory,his technique...flawless.When people say"oh Lombardo or Menza should have tried out"...Dave Lombardo is not even in the same breathe as this man,and I am huge Slayer fan.There are about 4 drummers in the world that can hold their own with Mike.Minneman,Billy Cobham,Dave Weckel,and Arthur Kutcher
@xXneleTHEkreleXx Give him a chance. MP had 25 years to prove himself. You're right in saying that's not something easily forgotten, but DT wouldn't replace him with just anybody. We have lots of time to enjoy what will come from DT yet.
@littlefuzzer It is obvious that You are a fan of MM, and that is ok. MM has some speed recordings maybe (somebody already have breakíng them, as it will always happen), but it is not all of drumming, or music itself.
I think that MP has his own style, and a great ideas, he is great and strong person and he has done more than 2 decades history with DT, and he is partly guilty for the thing that drummers are more "in the spot" nowadays - as You can see when looking these discussions...
1:48 What is happening? Is he doing a super-fast one-handed roll and switching hands, or is he recording a sample? He reaches up and does something with his hand.
I'll remember that. All restaurant critics must be top chefs, all film critics must be top actors/directors/writers/producers, and all listeners of music must keep their mouths shut unless they've got something on Youtube better than the video they are commenting on....... An excellent and logical rebuttal put forward there. Keep it up.
he's extremely gifted technically, but he's too rigid. portnoy isn't as "good", but he's definitely smoother and more fluid than mangini. in any case, DT made a good choice.
Mike Portnoy could never be as great as Mangini. Portnoy was out of his league in DT. Hell, he couldn't even get Rev's parts right, and pooped all over a7x's songs.
Please guys some of DT Fans are fed up of bad critics some people makes on Mike Mangini . Let him do his proofs in DT. Jordan , John, John and James aren't stupid they mad a great choice !!! Also we're all sad of Mike Portnoy's departure but we must think of the future of the band. Mike Mangini is a great player he has a playing close to portnoy. To myself i just want to trus him and try to do the same.I' m sorry but i want to say that!! May DT continue to invite us in the dream!!
Dream Theater fans, please be aware that this guy TAUGHT at the school Mike Portnoy ATTENDED. Not only did he teach there, but he was highly respected by all of the other professionals that teach there. He's not only an incredible drummer but he is an incredibly intelligent person. He's a really nice guy. . . my credibility? I was a student of his. muffukka
haha man, I loved Mike Portnoy, and he will always be one of the world's greatest, but Mike Mangini is so amazing that listening to him play for too long can knock a few screws loose in your head. simply stunning he is.
There are only a few people who can produce a technical yet musical drum solo which is also entertaining...... and judging by that, Mike Mangini is part of the long list of those who cannot.
@tmaxwell8383 ok, i'm glad i'm not the only one who thinks so, i just don't like the style of drumming he does, he is talented but it just sounds kind of boring
Dt took only biggest stars of the drum, yes they are great but this was only the publicity to make it fun and just as famous drummers took cool because it was the easiest and less well-known already as good drummers are even better because there is no need to be fame and cash as the me down. All these sessions were done with them as a show for American children.Hail Poland and real good music
tuwab 3 days ago
I feel like it's time for another live dvd...
bendiism 5 days ago
great skills..terribly boring..
lisacutieful 1 week ago
@lisacutieful How about you try doing that and then say it's boring.
KHfan4ever23 1 day ago
Very Bozzio-esque but FAAASSSSSTTT!!!
tl124 1 week ago
Were those just constant 16th note one handed rolls at 2:10?
Danyistheman 1 week ago
@Danyistheman YES HE'S A BEAST.
sk84uhlivin1 1 week ago
@Danyistheman dude fuck that shit, 1:54 one handed 32nd notes :S alternating hands
EngagedGroove 1 week ago
this bitch does not touch anything not that damn worm mike portnoy better than him without a doubt!
juniorj75 2 weeks ago
If God had a name, it would be Mike.
Kikart 2 weeks ago in playlist Favorite videos 2
both mikes are awesome. now stfu.
morphizZzLe 2 weeks ago
asla portnoy un yerini dolduramayacaksın.
dokuzbin 2 weeks ago
The Best !!!
Guijow1 2 weeks ago
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@E7Horizon i wasnt making it a competition,
i was just stating that i enjoy listening to mike portnoy play the drums more then i enjoy listening to mike mangini play the drums. That is a statement, not a competition.
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RIdrummer96 2 weeks ago
Mike Mangini is a phenomenal drummer.
But i cant keep track of this solo.
That never happens when I listen to Portnoy.
DuxJerome 3 weeks ago
Mike is none of my favorites drummers around the world...i think that many increibles stuffs will come with this master drummer inside the Dream!!!!
juanfecruz 3 weeks ago
this guys got four seperate quadrants of his brain man! one for each limb.
bbqbeers 3 weeks ago
yyyyeeahhhhh!
alucard1083 3 weeks ago
Anyone who says there is no creativity in this solo must be brain dead in the percussion department.
Combos01 3 weeks ago
i think this solo is way better then portnoy ever did. portnoy was to me just insane drum rolls as to where i hear an awesome beat in this drum solo. That's my kind of style. its more of a grove feeling to it. But don't get me wrong portnoy can create some masterpeices but his solos to are kind of boring. This solo is awesome.
Dieseldemen 4 weeks ago 5
i know i may be cursed at or disliked about my comment but this solo has nothing special in it other than mangini's crazy independence and ridiculously fast sticking so to me it is nothing but a fucking masturbation. don't get me wrong, i love both mikes but portnoy is a far more musical drummer than mangini, even in his soloing in my opinion. like it or not, portnoy has definitely a far stronger grip of musical sense and feel even if he was starting to repeat himself a bit lately.
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TO ALL THE DREAM THEATER'S FANS:
Go and vote for them at hailsandhorns(dot)com. There's a poll to vote the best 2011's album. YOU DON'T HAVE TO SIGN UP or some crap like that, you just go there and vote! Let's do it for them! :)
karlcresp25 1 month ago
@RIdrummer96 he's NOT in OSI and disliked it himself :D
vinesworth 1 month ago
@vinesworth Thank you,
I will now live the remainder of life with the new found knowledge that mike portnoy is no longer in OSI.
Once again, thank you
RIdrummer96 1 month ago
mangini is really damn good, really... but i personally prefer portnoy... the thrill of original line up always got extra kick... imagine ritchie blackmore plays for DP again...
icelemoncoffee 1 month ago
Yes Petrucci wrote the drums ( on a drum machine) because they had no drummer yet. Mangini was given the tape and Petrucci said I don't even know if a drummer can actually play these drums. The first practice Mangini had them all down perfectly!!!!!
bartab420 1 month ago
@bartab420 Actually, John admitted in interviews that the drums he composed were simple placeholders because he wouldn't want to take the part of a real drummer, and Mike then embelished and reworked the drums himself. It's all Mike, not John.
TrevorMcDoom 1 month ago
Mike Mangini has a far better musical "resume" and is obviously better technically, and i think hes a genius
JackMehoff845 1 month ago
@JackMehoff845 the guy is a fucking rocket scientist of course he is a genius haha
TheJordanhayes 1 month ago
I enjoy Portnoy's sound better. Somehow drums sounded very boring on ADTE...
septimusdsx 1 month ago 2
@septimusdsx John Petrucci, Jordan Ruddess and John Myung wrote the drums through a drum machine for all the songs. The had Mike play it. Mike did not write any drum parts. Regardless of that I'm sure the next album Mike will be writing the drums.
sheldon227 1 month ago
best solo!!!
lelobm 1 month ago
A lot of speed but not a lot of variety and CREATIVITY (which is what matters first). I think I like Mike P better unless I see something interesting.
kenny5822 1 month ago 2
Hes really good but I think mike portnoy sets the bar higher
6t9papa 1 month ago
Thi is Mike mangani?
Psycho10000dc 1 month ago
@RIdrummer96
We'll see what creative force MM is when the next album after A dramatic turn of events completes its cycle. No one has inspired more young musicians to play drums like Mike Portnoy, due to his incredibly innovative and creative compositions. If MM
can come even Somewhat close to what MP has established in the progressive music industry, JP choice of MM will be somewhat vindicated.
I think no one can truly replace MP at DT
joaharu 1 month ago
old PORTNOY
ilanofbass 2 months ago
awesome but boring..
hypersonicization 2 months ago
People may dislike because he has not enough hair yet :)
21Kaiser21 2 months ago
Mangini is awesome !!! *o*
KyougetsuYoru 2 months ago
Good quality video btw! Well done.
zudzowne 2 months ago
But I like him. I think he's a good replacer of Portnoy.
zudzowne 2 months ago
Technically he is good, but the solo is too long and becomes boring somehow. But that's just my opinion. I like Neil Pearts drumsolo more. It's got more in it. Force, jazz etc.
zudzowne 2 months ago
Mangini's limb independence is breath taking. What an animal.
Hintz6 2 months ago
Honestly, the stuff Mangini has always been able to do, and Portnoy, STILL can't do, Portnoy was never better than Mangini, but Portnoy is definitely up in the ranks with Mangini. I'm actually on the fence about the choice, it works, but I think Mangini is TOO talented for Dream Theater.
DrummerFromHell1 2 months ago
he looks like Carles Puyol from this angle
baztard1390 2 months ago 59
@baztard1390 At first I didn't know who Carles Puyol was. Then I wikied his name, saw his picture, and laughed out loud. hahhaa.
TkrB 2 months ago
Aw man i really wanted to hear that huge Zildjian gong behind him :(.
SMG59 2 months ago
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I'm saying this with all due respect but I for one think that Mike Mangini should make one last album with them come 2013, then tour then after that he should vacate DT. He's an amazing drummer but I don't like his style IMO. Afterwards, I say make Blake Richardson from BTBAM as their new drummer. DT w/ Blake Richardson >> DT with Portnoy >>> DT with Mangini. Peace
irwin3036able 2 months ago
When i see it live i toucht he was making a overture for 6:00
ScorgeRudess 2 months ago
I Completely Agree with you on that
Billiam886 2 months ago
cleanest one handed drum roll ever
tonymlg91 2 months ago
EXACTLY!!!!
Billiam886 2 months ago
Yawn, Yawn,..... Portnoy does all that in just one song... PFFFF!!! This guy can barely keep a beat! I say again Yawn!!!!!
Billiam886 2 months ago
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I'm saying this with all due respect but I for one think that Mike Mangini should make one last album with them come 2013, then tour then after that he should vacate DT. He's an amazing drummer but I don't like his style IMO. Afterwards, I say make Blake Richardson from BTBAM as their new drummer. DT w/ Blake Richardson >> DT with Portnoy >>> DT with Mangini. Peace
irwin3036able 2 months ago
What was Slipknot's drummers name?
After seeing this video i forgot it.
nightjosh 2 months ago
I was freakin stoked when I heard they picked Mangini!!
Still am too because he is the s@#$!!
bassgrooves2 2 months ago
Nuno Battencourt picked him, Steve Vai picked him..
so I'm not surprised if John petruci picked him too..:))
Adiemeuz 2 months ago
In Soviet Russia, drums play you.
MlKEPORNTOY 2 months ago
Holy Shit! I knew he was good but not THAT good! I am impressed. This should be proof that he didn't join just to drink DT's kool-aid.
natraan 3 months ago
Mike Mangini I s awesome and I see why he won the job. Marco Minneman SMOKED his ASS in the auditions though. They already decided Mangini was the guy before Minneman or the others auditioned I think!!!
ducky811 3 months ago
Petrucci, Mangini, Donati..
I guess italians do it better..
(:
luigibattista10 3 months ago
u could really FEEL the diference in dream threaters newest album compared to albums made when portnoy was in the band. I know mangini is a great drummer, i went to one of the newest dream theater concerts, but theres something missing in "a dramatic turn of events"...for me at least
RIdrummer96 3 months ago
@RIdrummer96 Yeah for one thing the mix of the album. You can hardly hear the tom drums. Also, Mangini never wrote the drum parts so some sections are a little plain (double bass gets a little repetitive) Portnoy's signature grooves are also gone.
Nihongoking123 3 months ago
@RIdrummer96 I know what you mean,They will NEVER be the same again,but still enjoy they're music, though its alittle bland now!!!
Billiam886 2 months ago
@Billiam886 bland in a drumming aspect I mean the rest of them sound good ;/
Billiam886 2 months ago
Can you imagine would have happened if Derek Roddy had been chosen as the drummer for dream theater?
devilkingking 3 months ago
que es un negosio o una bateria?
leito0used1 3 months ago
y en chile cuando??
yvas9590 3 months ago
MIKE TURBO MIX: /watch?v=QBmz39y5_28
caarriav 3 months ago
Can somebody send me a message and tell me when Mangini first entered the band, damn...this is killer! Thank's.
nimitzjr1 3 months ago
@nimitzjr1 well you can just search the spirit carries on part 1 here on youtube and you can see his first audition and the date is probably shwon so about a week after that week.
krombee 3 months ago
I was kinda sceptic when I heard they choose him, but man, hes one fast motherfucker! Awsome!
yourka16 3 months ago
@yourka16 Fast and Styleless too,,.......Yawn!!!
Billiam886 2 months ago
First time I realized how good Mangini is was when I heard him playing with Steve Vai. Vai doesn't pick any amateurs into his band. Mike is an awesome drummer, it's matter of opinion which of the Mike's you like most.
YoLpIsBest 3 months ago
Groove at the beginning reminds me at Dave Weckl - The Chicken
antoniotomac1989 3 months ago
Ofc he is amazing. He's a record holder for World Fastest Drummer
lingaswaran 3 months ago
@lingaswaran
Yeah, but music isn't a sport.
YoLpIsBest 3 months ago
No.1
sabianocdp1 3 months ago
listen to the foot pattern he is playing on his feet at 1:02 and soloing over it amazing try that portnoy you will fail!!!!
rushbum 3 months ago
Double bass drum and rolling alone does not make you an excellent drummer, with practice most drummers can play this entire solo with ease in a matter of a few years
MindstormEDM 3 months ago
@MindstormEDM Ya i've heard girls that good!!!
Billiam886 2 months ago
Amazing drummer for an amazing band. Better than Portnoy..... Yes!!
thestarsmydestinyy 3 months ago
Esse mike Mangini e um lixo não consigo escutar essa porcaria ae sem graça...
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the best mike Portnoy foreverrrrrrrrrr
powergamk 3 months ago
so this is wat my teacher told me about. i still like portnoy more but this is nice
MidnightStalker47 3 months ago
They made the right choice, other than he being amazing, he clicks with the band, I mean, can you see any of the others that tried out actually IN Dream Theater?
PEZEMILIO 3 months ago
Man you should see this dude Lars Ulrich, he can play them drums....
ollieahokas 3 months ago
1:48 - 2:03 - LOOK MOM....NO HANDS
Herapa 3 months ago
When Mangini entered the band, me and many others were simply like "nice pick, he's just as amazing as Portnoy". But as the time marches on, and we listen to stuff like this and all the stuff he's doing with Dream Theater, the realization is almost shocking for me: he is better than Portnoy. He's proven himself, and still has a long way to go. This is, at least, my honest opinion, and I don't blame any Portnoy fans for idealizing him, but I suggest you start valuing Mangini more fairly.
SpaceDyeDream 3 months ago 57
@SpaceDyeDream i have to agree, i'm more of a death metal drummer, you know, blast beats and double bass haha:P but i can easily see mike mangini is easily as good if not better than portnoy, but portnoy as influenced me more as to what progdrumming includes. He certainly has his own personality, so does mangini, but he has never touched me in the same way... though he truly is worthy the spot. Hails to them both in my oppinion:)
nonhasthisusername 3 months ago
@SpaceDyeDream Amen to that! The guys a monster. nuff said! He's at a one of a kind level.. Technically, this guy's untouchable! Musically, he fits dream theater so what more can we ask for?!
xzuk 3 months ago
@SpaceDyeDream Maybe you are right, but it's really pianful for me to see Dream Theater without Mike Portnoy.
MRJJJarhead 3 months ago
@SpaceDyeDream To be truthfully honest, to the normal ear who listens casually to music, you wouldn't hear the difference in the playstyle Mangini has compared to mike portnoy. Mike Mangini does not really try anything out of the ordinary, he just follows what Petrucci plays where as you get mike portnoy, he was the heart of the band. To me, it doesn't seem like it anymore. Drums are not what controls the band anymore at this point. And you're probably gonna see, that I prefer portnoy.
PwN3RSh0t 3 months ago
@SpaceDyeDream And you discovered that now? I've always knew that Mangini is better than Portnoy. Mangini is a master of polyrhythm and double bass technique, Portnoy can't match his qualities, that's a fact!
ter50 3 months ago
@ter50 Why is it a matter of being better then MP, this solo sucked, I've heard girls play that good,sounded messy to me, kept loosing the beat,.... Yawn!
Billiam886 2 months ago
@Billiam886 Portnoy does the same things since his early days. His solos are always the same: crash boom bang with no groove. If you don't like Mangini ok everyone has his own tastes, but who has a good experience with drums knows that Mangini kicks Portnoy's ass.
ter50 2 months ago
@SpaceDyeDream but remember that Mangini just forward the spirit of Portnoy..!
andrihammet 2 months ago
@SpaceDyeDream His technique can surpass any drummer in this world. He's just like an alien.
ransisua 2 months ago
i agree with spacedyedream, this is a greast solo by mangini, he can really hold his own against any1, doubt virgil or thomas or minneman r that far ahead in technique
kayned47 2 months ago
Mike Portnoy FOREVER! is the best
kikemetal2 3 months ago
If you are not MM, you can't play this
brumasoficial 3 months ago
Mike Portnoy KING - KING - KING -
elvirbrco 3 months ago
there he is~ good job. i wish i could play that way~ thumbs up from Philippines ^^ have some visit here too^^
kiel11071987 3 months ago
3:00 -> Looks like Mangini is in heaven and glowing hands are calling him down.
sirenayka 3 months ago
nobody wants to admit it, but its true, he is better than Portnoy!!
L0STH0RIZ0N 3 months ago
Amazing solo although i still prefer mikes :/
Kinsman1991 3 months ago
What a fucking machine!!! \m/
WaRn00b85 3 months ago
Those rhythms on the octobans were fucking clinical. Still think they look ridiculous up high though ;)
ghaliboy 3 months ago
this mangina guy can play them skins
NickMercurio 3 months ago
Mike Mangini. BIG choice! ;)
MusicislifeBR 4 months ago
At the end I was thinking that he could take out any army if you gave him a pair of nunchuks
TSchellhous 4 months ago
@TSchellhous Hahaha. :)
TheMagnificentZianix 3 months ago
What a climax !
mikespike8 4 months ago
Know the best part about this solo? 'Gini didn't have to stop playing every 90 seconds or so to stand up and wait for applause to feed his gargantuan ego, like....well, you know...
USAon3 4 months ago 50
@USAon3 like who ?? lars ulrich ??? ..
arrackattack 3 months ago
@USAon3 If you could drum like he can, you could afford these poses, too man :) you can tell at the same time that the whole idea about playing a solo was an egoistic act from him, but the true is, that he just deserves the ovations for the performance he does, and for the years of playing a reaching the level he is now. Mike is a goddamn great drummer, indeed!
Metalomaniac666 3 months ago
@Metalomaniac666 Trust me, my comment is not casting any negativity on 'Gini. I was referring to the OTHER Mike. You know - the drama queen.
And Mangini playing a solo is no more an 'egotistical act' than when John P. or Jordan plays one.
USAon3 3 months ago
Is it just me, or is his drum set too small?
cdchord 4 months ago
Fact: Mike Mangini is more technical than portnoy. If your a die hard Portnoy fan thats awesome but dont let it effect the reality of the situation. Mangini is a highly skilled clinician on the drums and plays all of Mikes parts effortlessly and musically, not to mention DT's new cd has sick drum parts. Portnoy is still an amazing drummer but look up Mangini's past shit and you will quickly realize this man is elite. And he's a super nice guy
heartydugan 4 months ago
OMFG!
shagytube 4 months ago
Another configuration and logistical headache continues for the DT's Drum Tech..... ha...ha.
jazzfusionsoul 4 months ago
I don't care if he isn't as technical as portnoy, his personality makes up for it. I mean come on, he even seems nicer than petrucci! Oh, and it doesn't hurt to be the world's fastest drummer.
flybikes29 4 months ago
hahaha what the heck! Its so good but so lame at the same time. I have never even thought about having a bunch on toms on a second rack! But thats most likely cuz I suck and he is professional. Ha i'm in two minds.
information94 4 months ago
hahah look at how many camera phones are recording this...lol
ThoughtfulAtheist 4 months ago
@ThoughtfulAtheist actualy 9 cameras ( less/more )
diamondmm 4 months ago
@diamondmm I got 12 at my cursory count...and you have to imagine this is just whats in view of THIS dude's camera.
ThoughtfulAtheist 4 months ago
I dont like this solo...I LOVE IT!!! Wasnt sure he was going to be able to live up to MP but he's doing a hell of a job and he's starting to grow on me and I feel DT made the best decision keeping him. Glad he's keeping this band at the top of the greatest bands who ever lived.
MrJoeymartinez 4 months ago
I saw this guy in Atlanta Wednesday night. October 19. He's modified the solo a little, but he is the best rock drummer I have ever seen.
apollo13jim 4 months ago
DT is nothing without Mike Portnoy... the new album has good flow and guitars and all but it misses the flair mike gives to it... please get rid of this guy and bring back MP...
KoMDraegast 4 months ago
@KoMDraegast ......Waaaaaa, I want MP back, .shut your cry baby mouth.....what your missing is the drums too loud in th mix...now its how it should be....."This guy" Mangini has great drumming on the cd and on top of that, the capabilities to learn all MP's parts to a T..for the fans....a humble drummer..he left his ego at the door.....Its guys like you, "MP is the best", "MP is DT", " DT is not the same w/out MP"...that gave MP his ego to begin with....Guess what...He aint comin back..HAHAHA!!
mikeybbdrummin 4 months ago
@mikeybbdrummin Good ! Chow To Him......Hope he enjoys not being in the biggest band in the world.
Mangini Is Magic & DT is now moving forward without him so he can go suck a lemon in the meantime & scratch his head a little.
Welcome M.M.
TheJagzy 4 months ago
@KoMDraegast "he flair mike gives to it"
what would that be? his ad nauseum orgy of goth blast beats? His need to be over-mic'd until the rest of the band sounds like an afterthought?
See, the point people like you overlook is that there are actually four other people in this band. You think they're "nothing" and there is no "flair" because you can actually hear them on this album - not the MP Ego Show.
USAon3 4 months ago
He played the same solo in NYC last week.. truly amazing this guy!
g220022g 4 months ago
es una bestia muy salvaje este tio ta quemado, ya no quiero tocar bateria...
jppgstrat 4 months ago
If you haven't already, you should check The Spirit Carries On videos from Dream Theater which cover the auditions and the reaction of the band to Mike leaving. You can see the passion Mangini puts to the stuff. It's awesome, they did pick the best choice, he is not only a kick ass musician, but he also is a real member of DT.
nikovan 4 months ago
amazing drummer fantastic and great guy awsome mike mangini
tatometal 4 months ago
his single hand roll is magnificent! damnnnnnnnnn jizzzzzzzzzzzz
IzmeqDrenade 4 months ago
If it wasn't for Mangini I would have fallen asleep at the Beacon last week. Terrible set list plus they played a few acoustic songs..WTF that was LAME
thelapander 4 months ago
Great recording. You can hear all the notes he's playing.
kissimmeeboi 4 months ago
I graduated Berkeley with honors and had the pleasure of being taught by this man.He is heads and shoulders above Portnoy..simple.His Theory,his technique...flawless.When people say"oh Lombardo or Menza should have tried out"...Dave Lombardo is not even in the same breathe as this man,and I am huge Slayer fan.There are about 4 drummers in the world that can hold their own with Mike.Minneman,Billy Cobham,Dave Weckel,and Arthur Kutcher
littlefuzzer 4 months ago
@littlefuzzer No love for neil peart?
nikovan 4 months ago 2
@nikovan I was going to mention Peart,but I thought I would get bashed for it.Anyway..Neil Peart is awesome.
littlefuzzer 4 months ago 2
@littlefuzzer Technicaly, he is better than Portnoy, but the stuff portnoy wrote for DT... Dont think this guy will ever do something that good.
xXneleTHEkreleXx 4 months ago
@xXneleTHEkreleXx Give him a chance. MP had 25 years to prove himself. You're right in saying that's not something easily forgotten, but DT wouldn't replace him with just anybody. We have lots of time to enjoy what will come from DT yet.
ndizazzo 4 months ago 2
@littlefuzzer You're a lucky, lucky dude. :)
sp3ci4lkpo 4 months ago
@littlefuzzer And maybe Coliauta...
alkalomadtan 4 months ago
@littlefuzzer It is obvious that You are a fan of MM, and that is ok. MM has some speed recordings maybe (somebody already have breakíng them, as it will always happen), but it is not all of drumming, or music itself.
I think that MP has his own style, and a great ideas, he is great and strong person and he has done more than 2 decades history with DT, and he is partly guilty for the thing that drummers are more "in the spot" nowadays - as You can see when looking these discussions...
Scanhorst 4 months ago
1:48 What is happening? Is he doing a super-fast one-handed roll and switching hands, or is he recording a sample? He reaches up and does something with his hand.
minusjason 4 months ago
@minusjason hes doing the gravity blast one handed roll.
BOOLsheet 4 months ago
f88k man - each of his limbs is soooooOo damn independent and incredible !
kuraxsine 4 months ago
I'll remember that. All restaurant critics must be top chefs, all film critics must be top actors/directors/writers/producers, and all listeners of music must keep their mouths shut unless they've got something on Youtube better than the video they are commenting on....... An excellent and logical rebuttal put forward there. Keep it up.
tmaxwell8383 4 months ago
holy shit, what a monster
niikonak 4 months ago
i find the number of smartphones filming this miracle offensive.
nietjob 4 months ago
he's extremely gifted technically, but he's too rigid. portnoy isn't as "good", but he's definitely smoother and more fluid than mangini. in any case, DT made a good choice.
DrewdogG8 4 months ago
Maybe a polyrythm god with four hands gave birth to him?
nenissaK 4 months ago
Mike Portnoy could never be as great as Mangini. Portnoy was out of his league in DT. Hell, he couldn't even get Rev's parts right, and pooped all over a7x's songs.
danlc95 4 months ago
Please guys some of DT Fans are fed up of bad critics some people makes on Mike Mangini . Let him do his proofs in DT. Jordan , John, John and James aren't stupid they mad a great choice !!! Also we're all sad of Mike Portnoy's departure but we must think of the future of the band. Mike Mangini is a great player he has a playing close to portnoy. To myself i just want to trus him and try to do the same.I' m sorry but i want to say that!! May DT continue to invite us in the dream!!
Arnaudbatfan 4 months ago
DT is a bad influence when it comes to drums size... :(
posse600 4 months ago
Dream Theater fans, please be aware that this guy TAUGHT at the school Mike Portnoy ATTENDED. Not only did he teach there, but he was highly respected by all of the other professionals that teach there. He's not only an incredible drummer but he is an incredibly intelligent person. He's a really nice guy. . . my credibility? I was a student of his. muffukka
pricesmithmusic 4 months ago
@pricesmithmusic "He's not only an incredible drummer but he is an incredibly intelligent person."
He's a taught programmer and participated in some missile development and a nervous system research project. :)
alkalomadtan 4 months ago
@alkalomadtan he did! And I'm really jealous cause that is really cool.
pricesmithmusic 4 months ago
This solo isn't hard to play. It's impossible.
crzgfx 4 months ago 40
@crzgfx Yep...
briandrum1 4 months ago
@crzgfx
haha man, I loved Mike Portnoy, and he will always be one of the world's greatest, but Mike Mangini is so amazing that listening to him play for too long can knock a few screws loose in your head. simply stunning he is.
collinnorthrup 4 months ago
@crzgfx It's not imnpossible! Mike Mangini played it! Lol!
arroyomusic 4 months ago
@arroyomusic No, I think he hypnotized us so we think that he can play it.
crzgfx 4 months ago
He is sat where Thomas Lang should be!
There are only a few people who can produce a technical yet musical drum solo which is also entertaining...... and judging by that, Mike Mangini is part of the long list of those who cannot.
tmaxwell8383 4 months ago
@tmaxwell8383 ok, i'm glad i'm not the only one who thinks so, i just don't like the style of drumming he does, he is talented but it just sounds kind of boring
987654931 4 months ago
@tmaxwell8383 Can you? I'd really want to see that from someone who criticizes a musical genious like Mangini..
arcuz92 4 months ago
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tmaxwell8383 4 months ago