Just realized when explaining the keys of the songs on Octavarium, I mistakingly said TALW was in E...obviously I meant the key of G...sometimes I’m speaking so fast in these videos my brain doesn’t have time to process what I mean to say! 😂
Mike, you never have to apologise for talking about DT. We are privileged to be invited into your home and to hear your thoughts. I could listen to you for hours and I am sure I'm not alone. From the first gigs seeing you in the Cathouse in Glasgow and the Queen's Hall in my hometown of Edinburgh for the closing date of the Images and Words European tour I have been the grateful beneficiary of all your music. I was close to tears as I remembered all the events in my life as you went through each album and gave us your insights into their creation. Thank you so much and thank you to Marlene and your family for supporting you through all the highs and lows of recording and the tours. God bless.
Mike, you always talk about how you have such a massive collection of bootlegs, and Dream Theater archived footage, demos, recordings etc. Now is the perfect time to archive all of that stuff on RUclips! The band hasn't done anything with Ytse Jam records since 2013, and you alone probably have the biggest collection of DT material that has never seen the light of day. It would be a great way to spend time during quarantine, as well as giving the fans a look into the collection that you've been building for decades. I'm sure you have old footage of the Majesty days, demos that have never been released etc. It's something to consider!
1:30 Ziggy Stardust (Bowie) 2:30 Bronson 3:00 Cheap Trick 3:36 Coldplay 4:07 Alice Cooper 4:40 Chris Cornell 5:52 Crab Society North 6:53 Crumsuckers 7:50 Deep Purple 8:19 Dio 9:02 DreamTheater Stuffs 29:08 Enchant 29:24 Faith No More 29:33 Fates Warning 29:56 The Flaming Lips 30:35 The Flower Kings 31:10 Fishbone 32:11 The Flaming Lips Peace!
"Euphoria Mourning" is one of the most underrated albums of all time. So glad Mike pointed that out. "Follow My Way" is my favorite one one this album, also.
I have to give it another serious listen. At the time it came out, I was/ still am a HUGE Soundgarden fan, and was expecting a Soundgarden album. I hardly played it before selling it, but many say it's a great record
I wasn't a huge Soundgarden fan, but Euphoria Mourning was solid. Steel Rain is a killer closer. I think Alain and Natasha can be thanked for a lot of that sound. Also, had to check my CD's spelling of "Mourning" after he mentioned that and, by golly he's right
The album just reeks of Alain's hand. I always encourage people to listen to Alain and Natasha's band Eleven. Great and original stuff you can't get anywhere else!
This is why DT was always inspiring and refreshing in all the years you were in the band. you knowledge and passion about music is huge. thank you Mr MP!
As a lifelong DT fan, this was SO MUCH FUN! So cool to hear some insight into the making of these albums and really heartwarming to see MP talk about them with such fondness. Can't wait to dive back in.
I was there at the Radio City Music Hall on april, 1st 2006 when "Score" was recorded. It's one the best show, if not the best show I've ever seen. Everything was magical from the beginning to the end.
What a great journey to revisit all these DT's albuns! They're all part of my life for so long, following all the releases and listening to them since i was a kid, more than twenty years ago.
How? I’ve enjoyed his vids like this but honestly I haven’t been impressed at all. He has a lot of fairly standard stuff. Nothing even remotely “encyclopedic.” Not to mention this vid was half his own records. Having Ziggy Stardust and Cheap Trick doesn’t make you a music genius lol.
@@grubbn He mentioned several times that these 2 cabinets of albums are just the tip of the iceberg. Seeing only 2-3 sections of this small part of his vinyl collection doesn't make you a good judge of whether or not he qualifies as a "music genius".
Fellow Long Islander here, grew up in essentially the same era as you. I'm a metalhead at heart, but I'm so glad to see I'm not the only Fishbone fan around. Thanks for sharing your collection and stories!
This is awesome Mike. Thanks to you and your first video I discovered 1st from the Bee Gees. Man oh man, I didn't see that one coming. Truly a masterpiece. All the best and keep them coming!
Mike, It was cool how you kept track of which songs you played in concert at each city. That was awesome, because I have seen DT 16 times and your method allowed me the chance to see pretty much every song live. Much appreciated!!!
Thanks Mike, appreciate these episodes, discovering some great bands. Was also an unforgettable experience sitting across the table from you and the rest of DT at the Auckland airport in New Zealand when you guys did your Black Clouds and Silver Linings tour
Some of my fondest memories in life are the times I was fortunate enough to see Dream Theater live. One of my first concerts was the Train of Thought tour. It was surreal when the band walked out and went right into "As I Am". Like seeing my heroes, who I'd only seen in magazines and videos on a screen, come to life in front of me. Truly inspiring. I would then go on to see DT on the same tours that Mike spoke about in this video. The tour they did with Yes, Gigantour with Megadeth, and Progressive Nation with Opeth. Thank you for the memories Mike, I'll never forget them.
Mike I love you so much as a musician and also as a human being, it's so interesting to share with you all these stuffs! All these moments with you are amazing. Can't wait to see you again on stage!
I'm learning soooo many artists and music that I have not tried before, so thankful MP for sharing all the knowledge. Looking forward for all the episodes.
Love this series! And I love hearing you explain DT albums, I'll add my vote to the growing list of people asking for an in-depth Octavarium video! Thanks mike
IAW came out in July 92? I left home and went to uni in August 92 and it was my soundtrack already. Still is. Thank you for all of that, and I really appreciate these nerdy vids. Lotsa love from Sweden ❤️🇸🇪
Now that I got you on my screen Mr. Portnoy. Thank you for the album Images And Words...!! It's still the greatest album ever made...Imho...!! Greetz from Martin Petersen Denmark
I have to Thank You for making this video series about 'part' of your vinyl collection. I love the way you provide your personal input on many other bands and artists having in consideration you are such cornerstone in Music History. Really, Thank You Mike!!! I hope you consider making an MP's Multiple Episode Video Series talking only about Octavarium. There are tons of things we would like to know about this Master Piece. There is such mysticism around this album. I have to admit around the Sys'Chaos times, I spent around a year and a half listening only DT stuff. I had nothing better to talk about by that time, so believe me, I would never get tired of listening to you. Thanks again Mike and see you on the next video. Peace.
Amazing stuff, @Mike Portnoy! Much love, man. Scenes From a Memory and the 12 Step Suite are my two favorite of your masterpieces. So creative, so emotional, and they really are the soundtrack of some great parts of our lives. Take care, man!!
Thank you for these great videos! You already got me to find out more about few bands I never heard of and also inspired me to revisit some past favorites.
Outstanding episode, loved the whole in-depth DT runthrough, and also some of the nuggets on Roine (Flower KIngs) and Ted Leonard. The Ziggy Stardust album is also among my greatest of all time along with Dark SIde of The Moon. Thank you for doing this, you're love of music and fandom comes through!
Such a wonderful video. You’re an amazing collector, Mr. Portnoy. And a first class musician. Thank you so much for all your amazing skill and incredibly hilarious OCD tendencies. 😎✌️
Thanks you so much for these videos! Love all the trivia you add, and lots of info on the DT discography I never knew. I will always think of OJ when hearing Awake now...
Mike you are on my top 5 drummers list (Phil Collins, Barriemore Barlow, John Bonham, Keith Moon, MP in no particular order). But more important to me you are responsible of two epics that chills me every time i played it, Octavarium and Nightmare to Remember......as long as i get older, 57 now, i have to be cautious when Octavarium finale is in my earphones as my heart is getting weaker year by year. Same feeling shared with Supper's Ready, Awaken, Xanadu or Darks Side to name a few. Thanks for your extraordinary music culture and skills. And please, we need more epics of Dream Theater with you.....
Excellent video, such an eclectic taste which is great to see. So glad to see Fishbone's Truth & Soul in there, a great album and a band which should have been huge. Always brilliant live... Ziggy is also in my top 5 with most of your other selections 😎✌️
Thanx a lot, Mike, for Your story! I have almost all Dream Theater (Portnoy Era) albums on vinyl You have. Waiting for the 3rd part, Mike! Keep on ProgRockin'! :)
Just realized when explaining the keys of the songs on Octavarium, I mistakingly said TALW was in E...obviously I meant the key of G...sometimes I’m speaking so fast in these videos my brain doesn’t have time to process what I mean to say! 😂
Thank you Mike ! I'm looking forward for the next episode it's a very good idea. I'm gonna listen to Chris Cornell album right now ;) Cheers
We'd love a whole video talking about this album
this was everything, thank you SIr
No MP No DT
Opung Luhut well said
Mike, you never have to apologise for talking about DT. We are privileged to be invited into your home and to hear your thoughts. I could listen to you for hours and I am sure I'm not alone. From the first gigs seeing you in the Cathouse in Glasgow and the Queen's Hall in my hometown of Edinburgh for the closing date of the Images and Words European tour I have been the grateful beneficiary of all your music. I was close to tears as I remembered all the events in my life as you went through each album and gave us your insights into their creation. Thank you so much and thank you to Marlene and your family for supporting you through all the highs and lows of recording and the tours. God bless.
it's only a humble expression
Couldn’t agree more.
i'm 26 years old and I still get goosebumps and wistfulness when i hear you talking about DT, especially BC&SL.
same here!! :)
Mike, you always talk about how you have such a massive collection of bootlegs, and Dream Theater archived footage, demos, recordings etc. Now is the perfect time to archive all of that stuff on RUclips! The band hasn't done anything with Ytse Jam records since 2013, and you alone probably have the biggest collection of DT material that has never seen the light of day. It would be a great way to spend time during quarantine, as well as giving the fans a look into the collection that you've been building for decades. I'm sure you have old footage of the Majesty days, demos that have never been released etc. It's something to consider!
Please do a vid explaining all the nuggets in Octavarium song or the whole album 🤘
Up.
The Don 6601 yes!
I'd certainly be happy to listen to that.
Wouldn‘t it be cool if he‘d do a listening stream like he did with Similitude?
It was just the 15th anniversary of Octavarium several days ago. That might be a good opportunity to do a video about the nuggets.
1:30 Ziggy Stardust (Bowie)
2:30 Bronson
3:00 Cheap Trick
3:36 Coldplay
4:07 Alice Cooper
4:40 Chris Cornell
5:52 Crab Society North
6:53 Crumsuckers
7:50 Deep Purple
8:19 Dio
9:02 DreamTheater Stuffs
29:08 Enchant
29:24 Faith No More
29:33 Fates Warning
29:56 The Flaming Lips
30:35 The Flower Kings
31:10 Fishbone
32:11 The Flaming Lips
Peace!
Thank you!
"Euphoria Mourning" is one of the most underrated albums of all time. So glad Mike pointed that out. "Follow My Way" is my favorite one one this album, also.
I just bought it after MP mentioned it.
Agree, terribly underrated..
I have to give it another serious listen. At the time it came out, I was/ still am a HUGE Soundgarden fan, and was expecting a Soundgarden album. I hardly played it before selling it, but many say it's a great record
I wasn't a huge Soundgarden fan, but Euphoria Mourning was solid. Steel Rain is a killer closer. I think Alain and Natasha can be thanked for a lot of that sound. Also, had to check my CD's spelling of "Mourning" after he mentioned that and, by golly he's right
The album just reeks of Alain's hand. I always encourage people to listen to Alain and Natasha's band Eleven. Great and original stuff you can't get anywhere else!
Love how enthusiastic you are talking DT! A true labor of love! Thanks for all the music!
Loved the inside stuff on the Dream Theater albums, knowing the behind the scenes info makes me appreciate and connect with each album so much more!
This is why DT was always inspiring and refreshing in all the years you were in the band. you knowledge and passion about music is huge. thank you Mr MP!
I very much enjoyed this. Thank you Mike. Peace and Love.
As a lifelong DT fan, this was SO MUCH FUN! So cool to hear some insight into the making of these albums and really heartwarming to see MP talk about them with such fondness. Can't wait to dive back in.
Mike, you are great. I was looking forward to the second part. Your opinions on music is full of excitement. Thank you.
As most fans have said, these first vids are awesome....thank you not only for the content but the nerdy fun too.
So cool to walk down memory lane about Dream Theater. Thanks Mike! 🎸
I was there at the Radio City Music Hall on april, 1st 2006 when "Score" was recorded. It's one the best show, if not the best show I've ever seen. Everything was magical from the beginning to the end.
Hi Mike, great great fan!! thanks for introducing "Agent Fresco" its on repeat for me for past 2 days now! Thank you.
What a great journey to revisit all these DT's albuns! They're all part of my life for so long, following all the releases and listening to them since i was a kid, more than twenty years ago.
Thanks Mike! Loved the memories of the DT albums.
thanks for sharing your collection and stories.
His knowledge of music is encyclopedic.
How? I’ve enjoyed his vids like this but honestly I haven’t been impressed at all. He has a lot of fairly standard stuff. Nothing even remotely “encyclopedic.” Not to mention this vid was half his own records. Having Ziggy Stardust and Cheap Trick doesn’t make you a music genius lol.
@@grubbn ok nerd
@@grubbn let's see your collection then
@@grubbn He mentioned several times that these 2 cabinets of albums are just the tip of the iceberg. Seeing only 2-3 sections of this small part of his vinyl collection doesn't make you a good judge of whether or not he qualifies as a "music genius".
@@grubbn Autist.
Mike,
Fantastic. The Octavarium details are brilliant. Your presentation makes me feel like I'm in the room with you. Thank you.
So great to hear you for half hour speaking, and giving us so much useful information. I felt as your guest which is an unique privilege.
Fellow Long Islander here, grew up in essentially the same era as you. I'm a metalhead at heart, but I'm so glad to see I'm not the only Fishbone fan around. Thanks for sharing your collection and stories!
Great channel. Love people explaining why they like music, hope it never becomes a lost form of conversation 🎸🤘👌
This is awesome Mike. Thanks to you and your first video I discovered 1st from the Bee Gees. Man oh man, I didn't see that one coming. Truly a masterpiece. All the best and keep them coming!
I love listening Mike and his vinyl collections
Can't wait for the next episode! This should be a format for a culture TV show. Nice one Mike!
Mike, It was cool how you kept track of which songs you played in concert at each city. That was awesome, because I have seen DT 16 times and your method allowed me the chance to see pretty much every song live. Much appreciated!!!
I'm very much enjoying this journey. Thanks for taking the time to make and share these.
Thanks Mike, appreciate these episodes, discovering some great bands. Was also an unforgettable experience sitting across the table from you and the rest of DT at the Auckland airport in New Zealand when you guys did your Black Clouds and Silver Linings tour
Awesome, thanks Mike for sharing.
Thank you for sharing this! Really appreciate ❤️ looking forward to the next episode!
Congrats on the amazing collection and musical taste Mike!
Thanks for the refresher on the alphabet too. Love your collection.
These are great. Love hearing you talk about music you love! And of course, more dream theater trivia is always nice
Mike you are the man brother. You have been a constant influence in my drumming for the last 28 years. I really enjoy your insight on your influences.
Thank you Mike! I could listen to these for hours!
Some of my fondest memories in life are the times I was fortunate enough to see Dream Theater live. One of my first concerts was the Train of Thought tour. It was surreal when the band walked out and went right into "As I Am". Like seeing my heroes, who I'd only seen in magazines and videos on a screen, come to life in front of me. Truly inspiring. I would then go on to see DT on the same tours that Mike spoke about in this video. The tour they did with Yes, Gigantour with Megadeth, and Progressive Nation with Opeth. Thank you for the memories Mike, I'll never forget them.
Octavarium is my most favorite album of all time! thank you sharing this with us Mike, cannot wait for the next one.
Mike I love you so much as a musician and also as a human being, it's so interesting to share with you all these stuffs! All these moments with you are amazing. Can't wait to see you again on stage!
This is so amazing series! Thank you so much for sharing your collection !
Absolutely love these episodes ! I can’t wait to dive into some of these albums . Thank you for sharing !
I'm learning soooo many artists and music that I have not tried before, so thankful MP for sharing all the knowledge. Looking forward for all the episodes.
I am so thoroughly enjoying this series! Makes me want to branch out more in my music appreciation! Thanks Mike!
I absolutely love watching these..thank you so much !!
This was amazing... Thanks Mike 👍
Amazing collection!!
Thanks Mike, I love this kind of videos becase I learn from new bands or banda that I haven’t give them a chance. Love it...
Love this series! And I love hearing you explain DT albums, I'll add my vote to the growing list of people asking for an in-depth Octavarium video! Thanks mike
So good to see you talking about your DT catalog. That Lies single is a treasure for collectors.
IAW came out in July 92? I left home and went to uni in August 92 and it was my soundtrack already. Still is. Thank you for all of that, and I really appreciate these nerdy vids. Lotsa love from Sweden ❤️🇸🇪
Highly enjoyable video Mike. Keep them coming
Love the box sets of King Crimson in the background, The Road To Red, Starless and Thrak in their COMPLETE glory. I could get lost in your room lol
Great video! Love the background stories and tidbits.
Brilliant Mike. Thank you so much
Thanks Mike! Very happy to hear Dream Theater stories from you. Being a DT fan since hearing BC&SL in 2015.
Now that I got you on my screen Mr. Portnoy. Thank you for the album Images And Words...!! It's still the greatest album ever made...Imho...!! Greetz from Martin Petersen Denmark
So good hearing people from a band really talk about their albums. Fascinating stuff. I love it when you go in-depth on things.
"Live at the Marquee" is one the best live albums ever.
I feel like a boy watching this video and I still dream of someday being able to know those magic corners of your house !!! Thanks, Mike !!
I have to Thank You for making this video series about 'part' of your vinyl collection. I love the way you provide your personal input on many other bands and artists having in consideration you are such cornerstone in Music History. Really, Thank You Mike!!! I hope you consider making an MP's Multiple Episode Video Series talking only about Octavarium. There are tons of things we would like to know about this Master Piece. There is such mysticism around this album. I have to admit around the Sys'Chaos times, I spent around a year and a half listening only DT stuff. I had nothing better to talk about by that time, so believe me, I would never get tired of listening to you. Thanks again Mike and see you on the next video. Peace.
Great vid.Loving the stories.Looking forward to the next one🤘🤘🤘
Love your DT overview and perspectives! Thx Mike! 🙏🏻
Thank you for this. Nice break from the monotony
"Follow My Way" is my fovourite too! What a Masterpiece of album!!!
That Cornell album is my favorite work of his.. Every track is gold! This was fun, will be watching more.
Wasn't expecting Fishbones. But this is Mike Portnoy's collection we are talking about. So, always great to find his versatility.
Amazing stuff, @Mike Portnoy! Much love, man. Scenes From a Memory and the 12 Step Suite are my two favorite of your masterpieces. So creative, so emotional, and they really are the soundtrack of some great parts of our lives. Take care, man!!
I swear I love this man, as a drummer and as a human being
Sweet! Love how you store the vinyl. Im forever looking for the best way to store my Vinyl and CD collections
Great DT collection, I’m a DT fan, greetings from Honduras, Central America
Great video man, so much new stuff to listen to thanks to you. Please keep doing this videos, it’s just amazing.
I really, really love this tour of your mancave!
That's awesome! Greeeeat collection Mike
magnifique collection !
Thank you for these great videos! You already got me to find out more about few bands I never heard of and also inspired me to revisit some past favorites.
That actually made me to go listen to their entire discography again!
Thank you so much for this and cannot wait for Episode 3!
Outstanding episode, loved the whole in-depth DT runthrough, and also some of the nuggets on Roine (Flower KIngs) and Ted Leonard. The Ziggy Stardust album is also among my greatest of all time along with Dark SIde of The Moon. Thank you for doing this, you're love of music and fandom comes through!
this was AMAZING, can't wait for episode 3!
Loved watching this!!!! Systematic Chaos is my favourite!
what a great collection. I enjoy watching you explaining the mixing process of every DT album you are in.
Thanks Mike for sharing this! Love ya!
loving these mike! thanks for sharing
Such a wonderful video. You’re an amazing collector, Mr. Portnoy. And a first class musician. Thank you so much for all your amazing skill and incredibly hilarious OCD tendencies. 😎✌️
Thanks you so much for these videos! Love all the trivia you add, and lots of info on the DT discography I never knew. I will always think of OJ when hearing Awake now...
Dude! You are awesome for sharing all these stuff with DT with such honesty.
Thanks!
Really loving these videos, so informative and now I have a stack of records to go listen to!
Mike you are on my top 5 drummers list (Phil Collins, Barriemore Barlow, John Bonham, Keith Moon, MP in no particular order). But more important to me you are responsible of two epics that chills me every time i played it, Octavarium and Nightmare to Remember......as long as i get older, 57 now, i have to be cautious when Octavarium finale is in my earphones as my heart is getting weaker year by year. Same feeling shared with Supper's Ready, Awaken, Xanadu or Darks Side to name a few. Thanks for your extraordinary music culture and skills. And please, we need more epics of Dream Theater with you.....
Always a treat listening to the masters.
I love listening to your narratives on every album!
Thank you for this, Mike. I can't wait to see more from your collection!
Mike, I've seen DT 5 or 6 times. And I saw LTE in Downey! The best shows of my life, and I've seen a few! Keep kickin' A!!!!!!
Enjoying the tour of your album collection . You have turned me on to some new tunes. Cant wait til the next installment
Excellent video, such an eclectic taste which is great to see.
So glad to see Fishbone's Truth & Soul in there, a great album and a band which should have been huge. Always brilliant live...
Ziggy is also in my top 5 with most of your other selections 😎✌️
I love Misplaced Childhood too!!! Glad you mentioned it.
Thanx a lot, Mike, for Your story! I have almost all Dream Theater (Portnoy Era) albums on vinyl You have.
Waiting for the 3rd part, Mike!
Keep on ProgRockin'! :)
Thanks Mike, another riveting insight and such knowledge
Awesome. Enjoyed royally.