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 RUclips. 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
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!
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.
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.
@@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.
Tahun demi tahun sudah berlalu, namun video ini masih tetap menyenangkan dan membangkitkan semangat untuk bermain drum kembali. Mike Portnoy drummer kesukaan ku..
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
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
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?
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.
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.
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To me they still are the best progressive metal band of all time... But to me Mike Portnoy is the best drummer of all times. We D. T. fans miss him.
Duh!!!! Lol 😆..MP 4vr MM 4nw. No really I've enjoyed their entire career discography
True. But I also love MM. so thankful of DT always.
We all miss him so much.
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.
@@Toddzilla1967 I agree my friend.👍⚓💪
Cant get enough of Mike playing this, most probably watched this 100 times already 😮😮
I was AT this concert and GLAD I was... the BEST live concert I've ever seen
Holy shit. Awesome dude. One of their best.
Now this is what drums sound like! Damn his snare is legendary. That perfect crack.
Perfect Crack was my dancing name to pay for college
@@TillyP Do you know if he is using the 12x5.5 at the beginning (on the smaller kit)? It has the perfect tightness and crack!
He plays with such joy... I can only imagine how hard it must have been for him to leave DT like that. DT was his greatest masterpiece.
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
He needed a break.. His body needed a break... DT and the record label wouldn't give it to him.
Hes back 🥲
Still one of the greatest live concerts of my life.
I look forward to repeating the experience in 2024 now that he is back
This is the best live drum performance on RUclips. 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.
this song is soo great ... miss MP in DT ...
HE'S BACK BABY
Thank you Mike. Only smiles while watching you play.
Welcome back to DT❤❤❤ MP!!!!!!
That Choke-Spin-Hit @6:39 was incredible. I Love Mangini but something is really charasmatic and fascinating about Portnoys drumming.
I think this video shows the main difference between MP and MM. MM is superb but he is like a robot playing flawlessly. lol
@@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
Unequaled musicianship
The best song on Octavarium IMO
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!
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.
Score is my favorite DT live album/home video - it's the Mike Portnoy era at their absolute peak - everyone is perfect in this.
Budokan was better in my opinion... Perfect TrackList.....
4:00 Mano que épico! Bem vindo de volta mike a sua casa!!!
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.
6:26 he looks like he is enjoying that part so much that he makes it even more epic
One of my favorite parts!
Mike Mangini can't be this enjoying
@@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.
What a incredible performance...this is totally from the bottom of his soul!
Tahun demi tahun sudah berlalu, namun video ini masih tetap menyenangkan dan membangkitkan semangat untuk bermain drum kembali.
Mike Portnoy drummer kesukaan ku..
The toms and double snare "crack" at 7:40-ish... I'm not a drummer... but wow...
I love the cymbal choke and spin at 6:41
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
i've heard it was so that he could cue the band in with the orchestra
Mike "the king"
Damn! Mike is like a kid found his toys...
Awesome!
one of the greatest talent in world
Miss Portnoy. ..Sons Of Apollo!!
He even keeps a steady beat chewing his gum! Lol! Mike is a true genius! Thanks for this!
6:37 this is epic, mike portnoy best feel
He has such a fun doing his little tricks and yet being so steady as clockwork!!! Amazingly awesome!!!!
Mr Pornoy, is a Beast period. What a monumental performance. In every song
He becomes part of the Kit not just a drumer. WOW !!! 👍👍👍👍👍
Ésto se repetirá. Mike regresó a casa 😎😎🤘🤘🤘🥁🥁🥁
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
been a while ~ missing this kind of performance ❤❤
No words! Just watch and smile!
3:37 - The syncopated mic-push!
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
what a drummer!!!! Just WOW!
miss you back mike...
September, 2019.
MP still doesn't return to DT
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
But we got Lte 3 this year!!💪🏻
October 2021 and still nothing
July 4th 2024 and the legend has returned to dt 😮😮 awaiting new album soon as well 😮😮
innocent victims of merciless crimes fall prey to some madmen's impulsive designs
Seventh !
faith-based religions in a nutshell
@@xnoreq Aren't all religions faith-based? That is the definition. Believing in bullshit without evidence just based on pure faith. :-)
4:15 - 4:20 "Catch me if you can =D" - Mr.DrumSticks
Fantástico, maravilloso, sublime, sos un dios, sos divertido, y que bien que tocas, me re-encanto
Love this jam! Never gets old!
wouw... mike... you are insane drummer.... wouw
what a MONSTER!
Yup, goed gezien!! =P
Mike's drumkit is actually 2 drumkits in one.
A little one, and a big one.
dat is best interresant
Es una maquina.
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?
É inegável como o dream theater tem a cara do Portinoy e ele tem a cara da banda.
Best of all time
Quem era o Dream Theater com esse cara :'(
saudades demais.
Concordo jamais deveria sair da banda.
Perdeu muito com a saída dele esse cara e simplesmente foda toca pra caralho do outro mundo.
@@r4ialgumacoisa991 Pois é..
E como vc falou.
Saudades!!!!
O cara era a alma da banda.
O unico defeito desse hino e acabar =D
Sick... just..sick!!!!! Daaaaaamn!
Did he just flip that stick @4:05 o.O
Mike you are awesome
8:10 wow amazing
Best ever to live
Forever portnoy the best
Fuck. I got the chills every 30s
2:58 let there be mic and there was mic 😅
Por todo es el amo y señor mike portnoy yheaa!!!
From 6:20 on, it became magic!
December 2019!
El mejor del mundo sin duda, nadie com MP, ni MM, Mike es un absoluto virtuoso!!
I like the sound of the 4 octoban and the central drums. In addition, we already know about his Groove technique.
What concert is this? Seems to be flawless. I love LaBrie’s vocal here . Portnoy is always the master of Drums.
It is Score. There is a DVD.
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.
Le Grand boss... the best👍👍👍
Amazing
magnifico
Mike rocks
¡Que nivel de suavidad!
He makes it so easy...
He always finds time to fix his glasses!
9.22 the best solo
"This video uploaded on for fun and not for earning money." as the advert plays
una bestia !!!!!!!
12 june 2020👀🤘
What happened at 3:00? You could hear him singing but he wasn't singing into the mic. An error in the video or something?
+Josh Davidson Oh wait my bad, I think it was John Petrucci singing xD
+Josh Davidson It' Petrucci singing, you can hear the difference between the voices whe portnoy sing the second verse.
you were hearing Petrucci
cocktrucci
9:35👍👍😍
Gênio!
He makes that ending look so easy...
Please make this watchable on mobile devices! :)
5:56 oh..!! 😵
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.
Danny Carey from Tool does the same thing. I think is has to do with way the stick is balanced weight wise.
Thx man : )
The man really love beating those drums isn't he. 😁
6:18
6:18
They are just not the same band without Mike Portnoy! They have lost that edge and magic! IMO
100 percent no the same anymore
excelent
It's not him who decided not to make it watchable on mobile devices, it's Dream Theater's record label. :/
Back when DT wrote songs with a catchy chorus
Even throws the vocal mic on the down beat.
6:40 ~ 6:42 EPIC MIKE PORTNOY
06:20!!!!
Nice
best song from Dream Theater
What's with this Mirror he has on his kit?
If he wants to take over LaBrie, he can safely return to his own lane.
I miss DT so god damn much, a fatal tragedy indeed...