Dream Theater - Mike Mangini Drum Solo - San Francisco 2011

[14kevin14]

He's a great drummer! but portnoy was, is and will always be the best!

just my personal opinion though, and I'm glad that DT has a drummer, its a lot better than not having one :)

[gazibakkal]

guys..no one fit to Dt like Portnoy..Cant you see?

[cyberpuck007]

Drove down from Southern Oregon for this show. It was worth every mile. The mix sucked however and didn't do the band justice. DT has changed as any other band does; especially with a drummer swap. What I saw was nothing short of typical mind blowing talent. You know the stuff that makes you shake your head in disbelief as your jaw hits your lap. To fill Portnoys throne is next to impossible but Mr. Mangini has brought new life and amazing talent to DT. You can feel it!!! Great job Mike!!

[Guse86]

Is this someking of freak show...???

I don't care if he can play the drums while tie his shoes.

Portnoy will always be remember in every show.

[pastolomeo]

@Guse86 Gay.

[THEQUIGGSTER]

i think its amazing how he can keep a rhythm with one hand and do a complete different rhythm with his other hand example 1:15 to 1;53

[tommasotemporin]

@THEQUIGGSTER it's called "ostinato" ;)

[Stratocoaster08]

Ok why is everyone knocking on his solo? I thought it was pretty amazing to be honest, yes there are better, sure, but it's not like Portnoy's were any better (and I love Portnoy so I'm not knocking him) ...but seriously, he's a great drummer and he put on a good performance. Not to mention the fact that he fits in with the band better than a puzzle piece...but I guess that doesn't matter because "his solo was boring!" come on guys, lighten up. Enjoy it! like I did, at THIS concert!

[MlKEPORNTOY]

Neil Peart wannabe.

[mikeybbdrummin]

@MlKEPORNTOY ................I think ur describing the wrong Mike.

[donnymarvin]

OK! I can admit I was wrong, I have never seen the solo Flight of the Wounded Bumble Bee, it changes everything. I think the problem with this video is the audio is not picking up his bass drums, I stand corrected!

[THEBOOMR]

Can you imagine being his student from Berklee and getting to see him perform with DT all over the internet? That would be an extremely surreal experience...

[donnymarvin]

I am very well versed and extremely educated in percussion and drum set playing.

Mike is not a soloist period, yes he can groove odd times with the best of them, he is a force behind the kit for sure. Just calling it like it is, I have seen and heard better solos in my living room, just messing around.....yet, he would crush me one on one, not everybody is a soloist.

[enkylillo]

this solo sucks! please D: 

[ThePfnerch]

fantastic

[donnymarvin]

Horrible solo!

[lorenvburrell]

@donnymarvin LOL! Seriously? *shrug*

[mikeybbdrummin]

@donnymarvin ...................Sure.......­if you don't like independence capabitities only reached by few drummers, speed, off beat grooves, foot/hand combinations, crazy footwork......................­........yea, I guess those things arent important or appreciated you would have a point.........................­.......But I would have to disagree.............great drummer and addition to the band!

[hahs22]

@mikeybbdrummin Agree with this guy. Not the "flashiest" solo, but this solo showcase a lot of his technical capabilities with the drums which others might not appreciate, because there's no flashing lights or 4/4 time signature that is easy and familiar to listen to. Im Not hating on other people who doesnt like this solo, its all personal taste I guess, but if youre a drummer, most likely youll appreciate this video.

[mikeybbdrummin]

@hahs22 ...It has to to w/fans that are stuck in MP land IMO...MP is a great drummer in the style he plays........he can hold his own against ANYONE when it comes to odd times...But there are things here that MP...... Weckl, Colaiuta, D. Carrey, A. Priester, V.Paul, Peart and the majority of the drumming population Cant Touch...Mangini has spent his life perfecting a certain style....Untouchable by most..........To say it not your thing- I get it!....But horrible....uneducated statement.

[metalmike83]

@mikeybbdrummin and yet despite all those things he still lacks portnoy's chops..

[mikeybbdrummin]

@metalmike83 ....MP's chops are built around foot/hand combinations and arent hard............Alex Van Halen, T. Aldridge, G. Bissonette, D.Castronovo, R. Castillo, R. Morgenstein, S. Smith, S. Phillips, A. Johanssen all use the same variety of patterns.....but they do it sparingly/tastefully so it's not being used to the point of being over done......I dont care if you LOVE MP.................if you are too stuborn to admit that MM's level surpasses MP's then ur just silly......

[metalmike83]

@mikeybbdrummin they are easy but Portnoy executes them with a proficiency that surpasses Mangini. Mangini has a clear speed advantage when the hands and feet are separate - but I've never heard him play hand-to-food combinations as fast as Portnoy. Also, Portnoy is faaaaaar more creative when he solos - Mangini has skills but his solos lack direction and sound choppy and poorly put together. Mike Portnoy comes up with brilliant parts that I have yet to hear from Mangini. MM also lacks feel.

[mikeybbdrummin]

@metalmike83 .................To me MP's solos are boring........Ok hes got the hand and feet down....we get it.....lets see something different.................MM had variety here at least.......listen to the new cd..................how can MP have feel and MM not when they are playing the same style w/the same guys???.......................­you think after 25 years w/MP DT would get a subpar drummer??..................wil­l the choices they had, that would have been impossible.

[metalmike83]

@mikeybbdrummin Why do anything different when that's what sounds sooo good? That being said, I just heard one of the songs off the new album - on the backs of angels. Mangini's drum sound is better overall than Portnoy's who too often muffles his snare. Also, MM's feel when playing with MUSIC is brilliant - possibly better than Portnoy's. MM also has superior skills overall concerning independence. However, his solos are horrible. MP has him beat in the solo department.

[metalmike83]

@metalmike83 But I will say this - MM has MP beat in the overall functional drummer department - he can play more complicated beats. He has more control with his feet. He has faster hands. He's more advanced rythmically. This gives him a larger pallet when playing DT's songs. From what I heart - he's just as good as MP at coming up with brilliant drum parts. The only thing MP has over him is creativity while soloing. But MM is eligible for far more gigs.

[mikeybbdrummin]

@metalmike83 ...True on MM's capabilities....and because of those capabilities he has more to chose from as far as styles to play in his solo's.....MM's solos are geared towards chechnical drummer's/ rock drummers..where MP's are for rock drummers/non musician fans as well.....IMO...a couple of my favorites are Bissonette, Morgenstein, S. Phillips and S. Smith...all w/the ability to play wide variety of styles..so im used to that I guess......MP is a great drummer...just boring to me sometimes.