Mike Portnoy -- Guitar Center Drum Off 2011 (Part I)
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- Part 1 of Mike Portnoy's performance at Guitar Center's 2011 Drum Off Grand Finals featuring Billy Sheehan on bass, Tony MacAlpine on guitar, and Derek Sherinian on keys.
Pretty much the best sounding snare I've ever heard
Yeah - But the toms are mixed / or does actually sound like crap.
It's all preference though - of course :)
imo drums sound crap. But they are iindeeeeeeeed very nice and expensive drums so must be shitty recording/mixing. For my ears once again!
Exactly my thought throughout the video. Im like damn, that snare is sooo clean
+Robin Holmberg next to the snare on St. Anger of course....
its his signature one isn't it? i'm buying that. the 3 stance thing is something i tried in the past with my regular snare but didn't end wel :-/
moonabys Yep. The melody master
To those who are hating on Portnoy. Portnoy is a great drummer, a great drummer serves the song, don't overplay it and pushes it too the limit. If Portnoy was just a regular drummer as some of you guys say, he wouldn't play together with musicians like Jordan Rudess, John Petrucci, Steve Morse, Neil Morse, Billy Sheehan, Paul Gilbert...
The thing is compared to todays standards Portnoy is not that special. That said he influenced almost all of todays generation of drummers and the whole Progressive Scene. He's a Pioneer that took drumming to a next level when Dream Theater was still young. Actually he's probably the most influential Progressive (Metal) drummer there is.
+Max E ahhh, nonsense. This guy is the Lars Ulrich of progressive rock. I listened to him back then too, and thought he was good, but now I think I was just stupid and didn't know better players at age 16
***** I just can't stand him, but my assertion is well-founded. The playing is high-school c-chair. Actually, he can't even play rudiments. It's painful to watch the guy play, sorry.
+Symmetry50
I guess if you're invited to a "drum off" , and this is what you've got, I guess I would call the people who invited him into question.
What difference does it make if you're famous? None.
I would never pursue music as a career choice. I'm glad I didn't.
***** He's dancing around in the laser light with his long, flowing locks and shiny pants alright. Ahaha! He's absolutely subject to my scrutiny.
Artist who serves music. You don't need anything else. An everlasting inspiration.
Tony Macalpine, now that's one underrated guitarist. Also he is an amazing piano player.
I don't care what all the haters say, MP is the king for me! He gives sooooo much energy, agression and LIFE into his playing and he grooooooooves!!! And he was in DT, who are for me best band on this planet! :-D
I like the skill of him really adding to the song but not getting in the way of it. Thats true musicianship!
Mike is a great guy, and is still making great music. People need to stop trashing him. Get over it. I was upset, but I am so happy now. He is making all sorts of great music to enjoy.
I think it's funny when people try to claim that musicians are overrated. Mike is where he is because of his talent and his attitude towards the instrument. He isn't overrated, he's simply greatly appealing.
Dude is the definition of bad ass! No body makes drums look cooler and he’s just a powerhouse
It must feel so good to even sit behind a drum set like that.
I get what people mean when they criticize Mike Portnoy's solos. They are a bit formulaic, from what I've heard. (which isn't much). However, I find his drumming with a band to be extremely tasteful. He is good at choosing good grooves, good noises to fit the music, and plays them extremely well. (I haven't heard much of Mike Portnoy's music, that's what it seems like to me so far).
+FlyingPiper13 You gotta listen to TransAtlantic.
+Project MATERIA band I've already heard a few songs from Whirlwind! They're fantastic!
Listen to the older albums. :) especially Bridge Across Forever.:)
Portnoy isn't the greatest drummer out there, but I think he is an exceptional writer, he always keeps things interesting!
He's without a doubt the greatest drummer ever dude. The way he upped the game of drummers from the mid 90s to late 00s is unlike any other. Neil Peart is the only one that comes close. What you don't understand is that all these amazing drummers we see now exist BECAUSE of Portnoy and what he did for drunmkng. His time signature manipulation was the obvious influence for Meshuggahs sudden change in 1998, which then created Djent, along with so many other metal bands he influenced. He's also the only one of the more modern great drummers to actually have an create a hugely successful band.
I mean look at clinicians like Thomas Lang, Donati, etc; what amazing music projects have they created? None, other than short term flash in the pans like Planet X. Who have they influenced? Nobody, they just so stick tricks and little drum solos, but fail to create a cohesive work of art like Mike.
he doesn’t overplay and he serves the song justice a true musician to say the least
As a drummer of over 41 years I've seen them come and go and Mike is the best.
John has been able to put it in the right wording. That's the respectable way to look at it. I have been play'n 25 yrs and know my place in the music bar scene here where I live. The things the kids are doing now a days is awesome!!! I am no where near what Mike Portnoy is, but I know a few local guys that would make it a good show of drum talent. But it's all in the way any drummer would play anything, from the heart and soul.
the dvd is astonishing!!!! The sheer power of Sheehan Portnoy....birth of Winery Dogs and sons Of Apollo here!!!!
mike portnoy is the best prog drummer and metal drumer, and hes and the hall of fame of drum
Love all the people ripping of Portnoy even tho he is a better drummer the 490,000 people who have viewed this video. Funny how that works isn't it...
portnoy is the best, the simplest stuff yet the most suitable
Forget portnoy, TONY IS A BEAST!!!! Cant even put in words how good this dude is
i believe mike portnoy is an awesome drummer.....and there are other awesome drummers as well....its a big world out there with tremendous talent at different levels.......KEEP DRUMMING EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Portnoy showing some nice double kick here. Ol'school still current.
Now I am in work, I will check it out as soon as I get home thanx for recommendation ! :)
this is literally one of my all star band ive created in my head
I love Portnoy but leaving Dream Theater was the biggest mistake of his career.
+metfan4l Well... maybe to us, but to him, he seems just as happy as ever.
+metfan4l agreed
+metfan4l Because he left DT I started listening to Transatlantic, Flying Colors, Winery Dogs, PSMS, Adrenaline Mob (T-Shirt signed by all members of the band). I told him that when I got to the Transatlantic M&G. Don't know if he got it because I was SO nervous my english speaking abilities went down the drain.
Oh, let's not forget Amazing Journey and Yellow Matter Custard. They've been around for far too long before he left DT, yes. I guess I was too much into that band anyways.
+Luiz Eduardo Guida Valmont same here
that´s bullshit bro....He wanted changing style...DT is making very proressive music and Mike wanna play classic metal...
Tosin Abasi in some years.
What a monster jam.
I do not understand what some people complain about...im loving this
I love how at 1:09 Portnoy notices the camera, makes a face and then is like ok what was i doing again?
Guys, we all know what Mike is capable of. He's a fantastic drummer who inspired a lot of people to play drums a certain way. But you can bash on this video. He has recently seemed to have given up trying. He knows he's got a huge audience and he gets the paycheck to prove it. Unfortunantly he doesn't try to maintain that title.
its not about aspiring chief, its about awareness of what is good and what is garbage.
Magini is an innovator and so is Portnoy they both have contributed a lot of great things in the drumming world. When it comes to personal preference everyone has their own. I love both drummers for their different characteristics.
Incredible drumming as usual. Best drummer in the world!!
Mike Portnoy such an amazing drummer. Keep on Rocking my friend. \_/
is it sad how whenever i see a video of Portnoy im more excited about seeing which drumset hes using then the drumming?
These comments are so ridiculous. Portnoy is a phenomenal drummer. He knows when to show technique and when to be in the groove. For the record he introduced Mangini to DT in the "Six Degrees Of Inner turbulence Tour" no body is better than anyone. They both are fantastic and do different things.
Awesome to see Billy here. Mike, damn, he's good!!!
Mike Portnoy is going to be remembered as one of the best drummers with drummers like Neil Peart
Nope. Far from The best
I saw this live... Absolutely thrilling..
You can tell his fav beat and groove is that strait up chug!!! Whatch him get into it!!! I say play what you like! If its metal, play metal, if its blues, or jazz, play that!
Same. He really led me into progressive rock songs and the genre itself. Now, I look to guys like Minneman, Mangini, Simon Philips, etc. He was at his best in DT.
This is already a super band... Mike Portnoy, Derek Sherinian, Tony McAlpine, and Billy Sheehan.
Mike Portnoy. The only drummer with shoe endorsements lol
Alex Rudinger, Cooperdrummer, Dirk Verbeuren, Adam Marko and many moore have drum shoe endorsements :D
Neil Peart
Dennis Chambers
Aquiles Priester
thomas lang...
Virgil Donati
Speed cobra vs dw 9002????
when the piano ambiance start it gets realy cool :D
The tuning of his drums is as sexy as Barry White's voice.
He still has the best sounding drums in metal and rock. No matter what style he plays.
I agree he's not just insane but he's pretty damn good, but more than that he's just a good solid rock drummer that plays whats needed. Also he's not a bad composer.
I like this drum set-up . Huge and compact !
The guy at 3.19...'I wonder where those years went...when I used to sit on my grandfathers knees and he used to read to read me so much Edgar Allan Poe that I'd be scared to go to bed, then Grandma would quell my fears by reading me Rutyard Kipling and making me a hot cup of cocoa, and she would sit beside my bed, talking softly as I'd fall into a peacefull sleep. Grandad, you really were an old bastard. Oh, memories, why come to me so abruptly at such times?'...
My God, that kit sounds spectacular!
I LIKE HOW THE KEYBOARD IS ON DRUGS
Mike played really chill here. Usually he goes all out.
Tony McAlpine, Mike Portnoy and Billy Sheehan are legends!!!!
How can someone say this sucks???
These guys rock!!!
Definately Mike Portnoy remains my favourite drummer of all. Even now when he left Dream Theater, he continues to impress me. Nice job Mike.
this is the dream...yeahh..
personaly I love all derek solo albums, planet x too, of course, and like a DT fan i have to say that, Im happy to see these monsters playing together.
It's to show musicianship. That a drummer doesn't have to be the focal point of a band. For this song in particular it highlights the guitarist and key boards. He compliments there playing by playing non complicated pieces. Thats all there is too it.
Creativity=subjective, to say that he's done a few tricks and rhythms is a understatement of his skill level.
Even if I thought that Portnoy was the best drummer in the world, which I don't, wouldn't make me a fanboy. I'd be a fanboy if I said he was the greatest drummer in the world and said that all other drummers are terrible compared to him. I don't like him that much, I appreciate him as a musician, which I don't understand why you can't do the same and need to find a reason to dislike him.
There's a ton of talent on that stage. Portnoy, Sheehan, McAlpine, Sherinian. Much better than most GC lineups!
Billy Sheehan on bass. !!. Enough said..
I hope they're going to release a CD with this project.
Awesome performance! Highly into Mike's solo stuff. I think more people need to accept the fact that he's moved on. So many people complain about Portnoy having left Dream Theater, however, what's done is done. Mangini's an awesome replacement and Portnoy's enjoying what he's doing.
Billy Sheehan is a monster bassist. Check out some of his stuff
"Nightmare Cinema" is the name of this song. From the Derek Sherinian solo album "Black Utopia".
Was thinkin the same thing. and this is coming from a huge FAN of MP
if i could only wish santa a Mike Portnoy Drum set :D
His drums sound killer in this.
I completely agree with this. once you get to a certain point "best" or "better" is completely dependant on personal preference. Neil Peart can play anything Portnoy can and vice versa, they have differnt styles and genres. Your personal preference decides whose better. Same goes for other instruments. Drums and guitar are most commonly debated it seems. Vai and Petrucci can all play all of each others stuff, they write very differently though, etc.
Besides music isn't a competion, just enjoy.
He plays shuffle on a liquid tension song called "chris and kevin's excellent adventure"
the hate for the guy has become beyond annoying....seriously what has he done to you people that you constantly hate him?
Mangini is great man no dobut about it. I think Portnoy has a great sense of humor,I wouldn't say cocky is the right reference he is super funny. Look what he is doing here is pretty basic stuff for him. The guy has amazing phrasing,his technique compliments every track he plays on,he doesn't over do stuff,and he knows how to play in the pocket and out of the box. Always admired Portnoy. Thomas Lang is fantastic man,they all have their identity. Portnoy has his own style as well.
The 2 basedrums make the change
Still the BEST drummer!
No it's a song from one of Derek's solo albums i think it was called Black Utopia or something.Very good album and many great guests like Yngwie Malmsteen,Zakk Wylde,Simon Philips,Steve Lukather,Al Di Meola and others.
As good as Mike Portnoy is ( and he is one of the best damn drummers out there) , i have never heard him play a shuffle. ever.
All you people who are hating on him, I bet half of y'all couldn't do what he has does.
I'm a huge Mike Portnoy fan but, i totally agree with you!
well, it's nice to see Derek Sherinian!
KICK ASS LINE UP,I LOVE THIS...
what I love about him is his precision and complexity at high speed. He's honestly my role model lol. Another one, you may know, is David Gray from Akercocke, he's very good. And plays in a suit... Who's your favourite then? :)
love the snare sounds
Best drummer of the world .
Man! I love Travis barkers drumming here!
Wait, this is Mike Portnoy? Man, I am a huge fan. I'm a bass musician, been playing for almost 8 years now. You are one of my favorite drummers (Number 1 in progressive style). My favorite albums were Train of Thought and Awake. And I love your work with Transatlantic. I wish the whole Dream Theater break-up never happened, but it is what it is I guess. I was able to see you in Portland in June of 2010, that was a great show. I hope to see you around more with Transatlantic.
Outstanding Drummer!
Makes it sound better
Are you serious? Dude he was awesome with A7X for the one album and he's been kick ass in his new bands as well. Mike Portnoy could never get worse, he's Mike Portnoy haha
On the same technical level as great rock and jazz players, for sure.
Whether he is an "original artist with actually something to say" is completely subjective.
Yes you are totally right ! Love Behemoth tracks,they are very agressive and sophisticated,especially on the Evangelion. You know, there are many extremely fast drummers,but Inferno is very creative in his job.I just dont feel bored when I am listening to him. Oh,my favourite is Jan Axel Blomberg (Hellhammer)originaly from Mayhem,but he played also with Dimmu Borgir,Jorn Lande etc...but mostly I like him for his work with Arcturus and Winds. He is very adaptable and talented (and underrated :/)
There's no conflict in asserting the fact that artistic expression is subjective and then go on to list those whose subjective artistic expression is better than others.
I'm just being honest about my own beliefs. That's more that what most of the people who comment on these vids do.
Saw this live in LA! Hell's Kitchen and Lines in the Sand followed...blew my mind
Sounds great!.....Mike is solid!!
Was expecting more.
Maybe a little or so, but if you're trying to expect him to play to the quality of Images and Words or Black Clouds and Silver Linings then don't expect here. The way he is playing is very evident to him playing in a similar fashion as Awake and Train Of Thought. Keep in mind that Mike Portnoy is more favorable to heavier influences than technical style, even though he has very much a talent in technical drumming, He pursues other things than drumming you know.
Agreeing with some of the comments, really wish the recording/mixing was less muddled between pedal and the toms. But...Portnoy and the band sound great. Of course.
Damn why does Portnoy's snare always sound so frkn good
I dont think it is fair to say that Portnoy is over rated- he has his own special style and plays with loads of emotion. dare I say it, Mangini plays like a complete robot but with absolute precision, whilst Portnoy has this specific sound which makes him so recognisable and sucessful
that 8 string is a beast.....and dude can play too....
Ya It's so feel groove is the great , Mike Portnoy show good
80's-00's Portnoy > 2010's Portnoy
I haven't heard Mike sound this good since DT's Score.
i think that this is the best thing Mportnoy did after DT