I’m a soundguy from Boston. Before cv-19 Mike would always come out to support his friends bands when they played local clubs and he’d often sit in and do a solo. We hung out quite a bit and I can say he’s not just an absolutely amazing drummer, but a great human being as well!
dunno if anyone cares but if you guys are stoned like me during the covid times then you can watch all the new movies on InstaFlixxer. Been watching with my girlfriend recently :)
Rafik Mankarios - Drum Studio you've NEVER played drums. Otherwise you'd know Mike m sucks. All 2/4, has trouble keeping up with band. Misses fills often. Now DT has lower sales, can't sell out places they used to. Yeah, 52 years drumming and i say he's not very good. And very arrogant to.
largeoilrig No, he uses to many Quads repeatedly. They've gone downhill past years. If you understand music, you'd get that. Technical at 10+, must create music, not tech. But there's a place for it, school.
Mike Mangini is credit where credit is due.........always an impossible feet to replace an original member.....but when you look to the future , he is an insanely talented drummer, and his musicology is beyond what most drummers understand. Not an easy job but you have to say he more than capable of keeping this band moving forward! and he proves it every show. Kudos
ye ye, i've watched them week ago and they are so dead. i've watched sons of apollo last year and the show was on another level of every today concert we can think of. sorry but mangini is too much bad for DT. songs are too much ugly when they play alive.
@@MrEnsiferum77 oh dude just shut the hell up. It sounds like your ears are dead if anything at all. Sons Of Apollo are good but they aren't Dream Theater good.
Incredible drummer and well played solo. It's a shame that a few drunkin' idiots couldn't keep quiet for a few minutes while their buddy filmed the solo.
Jerry Mercer. He was awesome! Saw them live in small venues three times in Halifax NS. JM gave my wife a stick after one of the concerts. Still got it. Somewhere. Ha ha He was the coolest live. Man, the good ole' days.
Strange that you should say that because the flashing lights during his solo flashed me back to an April Wine show in Seattle around 1979. In the front row and feeling fine until the drum solo and flashing lights became so powerful that I blacked out for a few seconds and would’ve hit the ground if I wasn’t held upright by the crowd . I think I remember double kick drums and a light in each of them
It's funny. Everyone complained about him being "robotic" (even though that's really just called being precise) yet during the live shows no of those people had anything to say 🤔 hmmmm what could this possibly mean?
Tomi Igo I have to agree. He’s an incredible drummer but his solos really aren’t that hard technically. I feel like if anyone put the time in anybody could do those rolls. Nothing sets his solos apart. However his drumming in songs is really something imo
Love the constant dynamique and perfect timing this guy has even when soloing, you could put a click track to most of his patterns and the guy would still be on time, not mentioning his perfect stick balance and control, I wish I could be this robotic personally!
And to think it was between Marco Minnemann and this boring dude. DT fucked up big time on this one! They had the chance to become a force of nature and chickened out at the last minute.
Mr. Mike Mangini, watched you grow from a child to the man you are today. Prodigy for sure. You were always beyond your years with your understanding of music and of course on those drums. Lots of hard work and it shows !! Keep living your dream with none other than Dream Theater. I would imagine you even make your predecessor PROUD !! Wishing you and your bandmates much more continued SUCCESS !!!
От всей души присоединяюсь к сказанному! Dream театр самый лучший ансамбль на планете Земля! Все музыканты ансамбля виртуозы и гармонируют как единый организм! Так Играть невозможно, Но к этому надо стремиться! Майку манджини отдельная благодарность! 🥁👍🤝💪🤟🇷🇺
I hear the comment that MM is "soulless" and "Mechanical" "Boring". I feel compelled to point out how rigid this music is. It is similar to classical music in that there is no variation. Note for note performances every night which lends itself to boring. For the players as well as the audience. Though I think the audience is there for just that experience. I am not that familiar with Mike Portnoy but seeing this band I get a sense that he is another technical monster. I don't find this solo very inspiring preferring more musical/melodic guys like Vinnie, Rod Morgenstein, Chris Coleman even Toss Panos. But MM is an enormous talent and has incredible technique and facility.
The music isn't that way with Portnoy behind the kit. Portnoy is a technical monster, but unlike most technical monsters he maintains the ability to convey emotion, project power through his playing, and he doesn't perform to a click track which is like fucking to a stopwatch.
Portnoy was a founding member and doubtless had much more latitude than any succeeding drummers would get. I suspect Mangini is doing what he’s told to do. It’s part of keeping one’s gig.
Songs complex as this are the most fun to listen to when played to sound the same as the original. That is the characteristic of this style. You don't go to DT concert to sing and dance.
Amazing....he employs the classic blues "call and response" with highly inventive patterns, and also employs (whether intentionally or not) fractal permutations of those patterns. Indeed, he is a VERY "musical" drummer, and as passionate as he is technically masterful.
Admonishment prior to viewing: "please make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in the full upright position and that your seat belt is correctly fastened."
How was that boring? MM seemed to be very entertaining to me. I think MM is just beyond the haters comprehension. MP was boring...same fills, same twirling sticks.
Agreed. Very average and unmusical at times. His facial expressions I find too comical too, like he is overacting. Always wondered how he got the gig over other guys. Portnoy was heaps better in my opinion, they have never been the same since.
Mangini or not, drum solos are boring. They could have played a whole song instead of this. And I play drums for 15 years, so I'm not a frustrated bass player who hates drummers (love you bass players!). And seriously, Mangini looks like an old italian grandma with an underwear on his head.
Bullshit. Most drummers can't do a decent solo but good ones aren't boring at all. Ringo Starr, John Bonham, Dude from Iron Butterfly. Bass players love drummers and if you were either you would know that.
It's not wrong to miss MP, I get it. But in reality, he left the band. You'd be hard pressed to find someone better than Mangini who could slide so seamlessly into the seat.
One handed drum rolls.. Jerry Mercer. Its really not impressive, same concept as making a pencil look like rubber? Mangini is way better than he is allowed to be for DT. Petrucci and Rudess has let their mastery go to their heads, and will NEVER allow anyone around them again with a musical opinion. Portnoy and Mangini are two different drummers... like comparing Bonham and Peart... cant and shouldnt be done. Its just sad that Mike has allowed it to make him settle.
He does things that are incredibily difficult. He is technically a genius, You may say that the way he plays is not so spectacular, so visual but he is GREAT. Othe thing: The way his kit is settled is odd. Cymbals too high and the small drums so high he has to raise his arms... The drums not in a size order from left to right but to be played alternatively with each arm.... it´s strange and only works for him. But it works. It does because he is so fast with each hand that he doesn´t need to use both hands to do a fast scale up the drums.
It's funny to see all the hate comments on Mangini... u do realize this guy was born in 1963 right? That's a 57 year old still getting around the kit like a boss! Applause sir!!!!!!!
I get that people think that Portnoy was irreplaceable, and as far the song writing and ideas behind Dream Theater go then, yes, he left a big hole, but if anyone thinks Mangini is boring and not a world class drummer, then you are just plain wrong.
Jizmunky 100% mate, I don't even know why people are comparing still it's been years and portnoy left on his own terms so there isn't any beef what gives?
If your talking songwriting, I have to say Mike is better. But skill? Mike is better than Mike by a LONG SHOT. The way Mike moves around the kit is way better than Mike does, and honestly I think Mike's the better drummer overall. But when all is said and done, Mike has far more finesse, endurance, skill, and overall capability as a drummer than Mike. And that's a fact!
pros and cons of of mangini's playing: (only reply if you actually bothered reading this comment) pros: really energetic and fun to watch on stage great pocket altogether extremely technically skilled cons: his parts aren't as dynamic as portnoy's (but that's compared to portnoy, so that's not saying much) doesn't have the same "feel" as portnoy (but that's just an excuse people make to hate on mangini) his parts are far more basic than portnoy's (but again, not saying much) in conclusion, two of the three cons i listed were to do with writing, which mangini had no part in. So i bet if mangini did more writing, we'd get an album far better than the crapstonishing. and also, this is all in relation to mike portnoy, one of the greatest drummers OF ALL TIME. You can't just ask someone to replace one of the greatest drummers of all time and expect anything nearly as good. but nevertheless, DT got something that i'd say was nearly as good as portnoy.
WAAAAH WAAAAAH MIKE PORTNOY. Stop whining already. He left. He's history. There's no worst whiner than the Portnoybots. Every time there's something on DT WAAAAAH WAAAAH PORTNOY. You're history fans. Mangini is a beast and he's fun to watch. He's been doing these short flashy solos the last few tours.
Tomi Igo So if DT is no more, then why waste your time and energy seeking out and commenting on a DT video of their current lineup? Is your life really that desperate? Move along kid.
Whatever..old schoolers didnt need to show skills supported by a big kit..trap sets and rudimental dexterity defined pros..this is high schoolers showing off..joe morello..jim gordon..alan white etc bury these show offs
Wether MP is technically better or not than MM to me is a mute point. I like MP better because his drumming had would and creativity. His signature sound is what made me a fan of DT first. I think the music has suffered from his departure. Is MP as physically gifted as MM? No, but who cares. MP sounds like a human when playing and MM reminds me of a drum machine. Just ain’t the same. We all have our favorite drummers. And for different reasons. That’s what’s great about our world.. we can agree to disagree!
![FendiDa Rappa - Clock Dat ft. Shamar Marco [Official Music Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/3NBU8KHdxYY/mqdefault.jpg)
![Best of Mike Mangini LIVE [DRUMCAM ONLY]](/img/1.gif)
I’m a soundguy from Boston. Before cv-19 Mike would always come out to support his friends bands when they played local clubs and he’d often sit in and do a solo. We hung out quite a bit and I can say he’s not just an absolutely amazing drummer, but a great human being as well!
dunno if anyone cares but if you guys are stoned like me during the covid times then you can watch all the new movies on InstaFlixxer. Been watching with my girlfriend recently :)
@Alejandro Nelson Yup, been watching on instaflixxer for since november myself =)
Amazing golfer as well.
I was there too, yeah Mike is chill. Still have thanksgiving with him every year. We swap wives.
@@destructionman1 …you just have to be a dick about it don’t you?…You just can’t help yourself!
Mangini is so insanely good that he has motivated me to...
..never want to touch drums again.
That's just stupid as fuck man...
I know same here my brother . he is in god mode on those drums
It's good to see that prison Mike got a career after the office.
Underrated comment 😂😂😂😂😂
Genius
Master Drumming Art By Master Drummer Mike Mangini. Amazing!!!
And after the show he ate gruel. lol
Hey, give it to Mikey, he can play anything.
There's that thing @2:24
Then there is Neil Peart..the best of the best..
That fucking thing is... That thing!!
And @6.00 that criss cross shit was jammin
Mike Mangini has made as many drummers quit, as he's inspired
Honnestly, whether you like Dream Theatre or not, you really have to be a fool to NOT see that Mike Mangini is a beast of a drummer!
Danny Carey is better
Rafik Mankarios - Drum Studio they are literally all MASTERS at their instrument
@@schism47 Who cares?
Rafik Mankarios - Drum Studio you've NEVER played drums. Otherwise you'd know Mike m sucks. All 2/4, has trouble keeping up with band. Misses fills often. Now DT has lower sales, can't sell out places they used to. Yeah, 52 years drumming and i say he's not very good. And very arrogant to.
largeoilrig No, he uses to many Quads repeatedly. They've gone downhill past years. If you understand music, you'd get that. Technical at 10+, must create music, not tech. But there's a place for it, school.
I don’t know what was more exciting, the solo, or the fact that all four of them played that entire guitar/keys solo in unison together
Mangini have a insane skill. But always being a humble man. Love u mangini 👊
I’m not familiar with Dream Theater’s drummer, but this was absolutely fucking amazing. 100x’s better than Eric Singer of Kiss.
Mangini is from another dimension!!!
Magini is a boss for stepping into this roll, not an easy thing to do!
This is sick!!! He’s on another level
Whooooo a drum solo let’s talk during it!!!
Mike Mangini is credit where credit is due.........always an impossible feet to replace an original member.....but when you look to the future , he is an insanely talented drummer, and his musicology is beyond what most drummers understand. Not an easy job but you have to say he more than capable of keeping this band moving forward! and he proves it every show. Kudos
ye ye, i've watched them week ago and they are so dead. i've watched sons of apollo last year and the show was on another level of every today concert we can think of. sorry but mangini is too much bad for DT. songs are too much ugly when they play alive.
Dr John Osterman that’s the greatest thing that I’ve read regarding a new member replacing an old. Thanks.
Feat*
@@MrEnsiferum77 oh dude just shut the hell up. It sounds like your ears are dead if anything at all. Sons Of Apollo are good but they aren't Dream Theater good.
@@trendmassacre8423Let me check year later. DT sucks. Sons sucks. :D Japanese metal FTW :D
I always wonder, why can't people shut up while a performer is soloing ?
Because they are trying to impress their friends with their knowledge and opinion. It’s what pretentious douchenozzles do.
Amazing play by play by those cocksuckers !!!
You're answer at 3:38
@@markuschelios6891 "pretentious douchenozzles" ... I'm going to steal that!!
Alcohol and no class.
wish the audio was better but that was a great combination of technique, showmanship, wankery, creativity and technical skill.
Wankery,good one,ha!ha!
I couldn’t hear all of it over the screaming
I fuckin’ love Mike Mangini
Great video
Ok I quit!!
UNFREAKINGREAL!!
One of the most amazing solos I’ve seen!! Amazing Mr.M!!
You must not have seen very many drum solos.
perfect drummer for dream theater bonkers rock solo
The Annihilator amazes me every time I watch this. Just Beast Mode!
RUclips needs a feature where you can turn down the crowd.....
Incredible drummer and well played solo. It's a shame that a few drunkin' idiots couldn't keep quiet for a few minutes while their buddy filmed the solo.
That lighting engineer is having a good time!
April Wine’s drummer did the most amazing single hand rolls on the snare.
Jerry Mercer. He was awesome! Saw them live in small venues three times in Halifax NS. JM gave my wife a stick after one of the concerts. Still got it. Somewhere. Ha ha He was the coolest live. Man, the good ole' days.
Strange that you should say that because the flashing lights during his solo flashed me back to an April Wine show in Seattle around 1979.
In the front row and feeling fine until the drum solo and flashing lights became so powerful that I blacked out for a few seconds and would’ve hit the ground if I wasn’t held upright by the crowd . I think I remember double kick drums and a light in each of them
I was told I reminded someone of that guy!
Mike Mangini has superhuman abilities on the drums
That one guy that's gotta prove he knows all the members names and all the instruments. ROCK THOSE FUCKING DRUMS DALE!!
Caution!
Genius at work!
Mike Mangini ROCKS!
🤘🏻
"yeah get those octobans!" lol
Hahahahaha
I was impressed that the drunkin' fool knew they were Octobans!!
*Hamster Tubes. :)
@@just82much51 Pearl call them quarter toms, they are made from aliminum.
Isnt he saying octagons?!? 😂
He's an exceptionally talented guy
Most incredible drum solo ever and dude is worried about his beer
Um no lmfao
Most incredible ever? Lol
Anyone else at first, thought he was wearing a swimmers cap?
Ive been scrubbing the internet and at this point mike has got to be #1 . so good so creative and he makes me want cry he is so good.
He's one of a few most under rated drummers to walk the earth.
yep...but he's not walking.. he is mostly sitting.
And he's definitely not underated...Don't know WTF talking about
Dude has some serious skills.
I think he is the fastest I have ever seen after watching this. Unbelievable!
It's funny. Everyone complained about him being "robotic" (even though that's really just called being precise) yet during the live shows no of those people had anything to say 🤔 hmmmm what could this possibly mean?
The Gini is insane!
He's boring as shit.
Tomi Igo I have to agree. He’s an incredible drummer but his solos really aren’t that hard technically. I feel like if anyone put the time in anybody could do those rolls. Nothing sets his solos apart.
However his drumming in songs is really something imo
y'all need to check his Luna park solo
Matthew Purcell The DT band members we’re amazed by MM when they first heard him then now a casual YT commentator says otherwise 🤣 Go get a life
WOW!!! INSANE!!!
Love the constant dynamique and perfect timing this guy has even when soloing, you could put a click track to most of his patterns and the guy would still be on time, not mentioning his perfect stick balance and control, I wish I could be this robotic personally!
@Tomi Igo Yeah, I checked out your drumming on your channel. Boom, slap, boom boom slap. Really amazing!
3:24 "When are you gonna send me the nude?"
Matthew Mcsherry dude is more concerned about the nude than the drumming from mike lol
RockstarGamer45 So glad to hear that for DT is so colorless.
Matthew Mcsherry i
I'm sorry, but I think Mangini is a better drummer
And to think it was between Marco Minnemann and this boring dude. DT fucked up big time on this one! They had the chance to become a force of nature and chickened out at the last minute.
mm is a better choice.. you dont know what youre talking bout, JP and the other guys know what theyre doing thats why the got MM.. thats the fact..
Mr. Mike Mangini, watched you grow from a child to the man you are today. Prodigy for sure. You were always beyond your years with your understanding of music and of course on those drums. Lots of hard work and it shows !! Keep living your dream with none other than Dream Theater. I would imagine you even make your predecessor PROUD !! Wishing you and your bandmates much more continued SUCCESS !!!
От всей души присоединяюсь к сказанному! Dream театр самый лучший ансамбль на планете Земля! Все музыканты ансамбля виртуозы и гармонируют как единый организм! Так Играть невозможно, Но к этому надо стремиться! Майку манджини отдельная благодарность! 🥁👍🤝💪🤟🇷🇺
I hear the comment that MM is "soulless" and "Mechanical" "Boring".
I feel compelled to point out how rigid this music is.
It is similar to classical music in that there is no variation.
Note for note performances every night which lends itself to boring.
For the players as well as the audience.
Though I think the audience is there for just that experience.
I am not that familiar with Mike Portnoy but seeing this band I get a sense that he is another technical monster.
I don't find this solo very inspiring preferring more musical/melodic guys like Vinnie, Rod Morgenstein, Chris Coleman even Toss Panos.
But MM is an enormous talent and has incredible technique and facility.
The music isn't that way with Portnoy behind the kit. Portnoy is a technical monster, but unlike most technical monsters he maintains the ability to convey emotion, project power through his playing, and he doesn't perform to a click track which is like fucking to a stopwatch.
Portnoy was a founding member and doubtless had much more latitude than any succeeding drummers would get. I suspect Mangini is doing what he’s told to do. It’s part of keeping one’s gig.
Songs complex as this are the most fun to listen to when played to sound the same as the original. That is the characteristic of this style. You don't go to DT concert to sing and dance.
An alien, not from this universe
So please tell me why you would want to KICK MM OUT OF DT!?!?!?!?
Some call it a drum solo others call it a drug break
Mangini is an absolute beast!! The Man can make those pearls sing!!!
I thought those were spotlights until he started hitting them 😂.
This is another insane level from what was ready established
Maestro 🙏🏻🥁🤩🇮🇹
Amazing....he employs the classic blues "call and response" with highly inventive patterns, and also employs (whether intentionally or not) fractal permutations of those patterns. Indeed, he is a VERY "musical" drummer, and as passionate as he is technically masterful.
No he doesn't and no he isn't.
@@JFKlone That is very literate of you.
4:52 really nice new version, adds definitely some freshness and character from Mangini
I have to say that Mangini’s solos are so much better than Portnoy’s. Portnoy recycles the same idea too much
Great drummer ....still go for Peart just so used to him ....just my choice and opinion but love it 👍
Mangini haters go and watch One Direction or something.
At least the guys in one direction can actually sing
Mangini is a drummer.. But he doesn't play with soul like Portnoy.. Mangini is what I can call the best drummer.. But only in technique.
Thanks I think I’ll watch some Steve Gadd solos for some real feel and taste.
Agree he is boring as shit.
Dr. Taco Portnoy is just as bad. Maybe worse. Tre Cool will eat these posers alive.
Admonishment prior to viewing: "please make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in the full upright position and that your seat belt is correctly fastened."
2:34 the one handed, two armed, drum roll is incredible
One of the best in the music game...M A N G I N I.
he also just wants to be loved, like all of us....
...and he really showed he can play!!
What a badass!
Mike "MONSTER" Mangini 🤘😎🤘
Mike Mangini is an EXTREME drummer.
Also was the Extreme drummer...
I see what you did there...
Love you Mike mangini
I've noticed...a lot of Dream Theater fans don't get out of their parent's basements very often lol
Hilarious!
Nah, it's just you see all the same ones posting dumb stuff in youtube comments.
I don't care If Mike is better than Mike, but get this guy an stylist please!!
There is a lot of great drummers in this world this is just one more to add to the list of great drummers of all time
How was that boring? MM seemed to be very entertaining to me. I think MM is just beyond the haters comprehension.
MP was boring...same fills, same twirling sticks.
Awesome drum solo
Niel Peart!! Enuff said!!
*Neil👌
What's insane about this solo? If you need insane, go see Thomas Lang!
Agreed. Very average and unmusical at times. His facial expressions I find too comical too, like he is overacting. Always wondered how he got the gig over other guys. Portnoy was heaps better in my opinion, they have never been the same since.
Or any of the other drummers who got turned down for that matter...
Mangini or not, drum solos are boring. They could have played a whole song instead of this. And I play drums for 15 years, so I'm not a frustrated bass player who hates drummers (love you bass players!).
And seriously, Mangini looks like an old italian grandma with an underwear on his head.
Bullshit. Most drummers can't do a decent solo but good ones aren't boring at all. Ringo Starr, John Bonham, Dude from Iron Butterfly.
Bass players love drummers and if you were either you would know that.
Please dont talk about Mike Portnoy here.... Dream Theater is Mangini now!!!!
Way too notey
I love this drummer so much I am going to talk through his entire solo
Exactly!!!!!
the comment of a princess....
The New Album this year could be the best so far w/ Mangini, Hope is never down
Gavin Harrison he isn't! But still pretty damn cool!
4:52
Dude! Myung joins them for that cool unison part now....that’s fuckin awesome
Is that a trashbag on his head?
Winnitou Häberle
Yes.
Ya hes homeless.. lol
Haha! It is appropriate....😃
@@istolethisaccount 😁😁😁
KuyaCollin TV His landlord preferred portnoy 😂😂
3:09 LOL!!!!!!!
Mangini definitely has his own style. He’s a great fit for the band. But I still miss my OG Portnoy!
It's not wrong to miss MP, I get it. But in reality, he left the band. You'd be hard pressed to find someone better than Mangini who could slide so seamlessly into the seat.
lol at the comments from the public. music as an olympic sport
One handed drum rolls.. Jerry Mercer. Its really not impressive, same concept as making a pencil look like rubber? Mangini is way better than he is allowed to be for DT. Petrucci and Rudess has let their mastery go to their heads, and will NEVER allow anyone around them again with a musical opinion.
Portnoy and Mangini are two different drummers... like comparing Bonham and Peart... cant and shouldnt be done.
Its just sad that Mike has allowed it to make him settle.
Overrated
He does things that are incredibily difficult. He is technically a genius, You may say that the way he plays is not so spectacular, so visual but he is GREAT. Othe thing: The way his kit is settled is odd. Cymbals too high and the small drums so high he has to raise his arms... The drums not in a size order from left to right but to be played alternatively with each arm.... it´s strange and only works for him. But it works. It does because he is so fast with each hand that he doesn´t need to use both hands to do a fast scale up the drums.
One handed press rolls aren't that hard just takes a lot of practice. He's pretty damn awesome! Buddy will always be the king!! Can't touch him!
As great as mangini is nothing beats the original MR.PORTNOY
MM did, they rejected his comeback thanks to master Mike Mangini.. LOL..
@@meshuggahman3225 Why hasn't John played a single album with Mangini on the kit outside of dream theater?
@@jbmw16 ask JP.
Insanely boring
Super complex prog metal! Outstanding band.
been fan for years, please dump the keys, i hear nuthin but keys, mix it lower or something, too much keys. change to hammond at least
It's funny to see all the hate comments on Mangini... u do realize this guy was born in 1963 right? That's a 57 year old still getting around the kit like a boss! Applause sir!!!!!!!
Thats amazing! You might brush up your math ... I was born in 1958 and am only 60.
@@travelpointone991 indeed... math corrected, point remains the same
Phenomenal musicianship but I couldn't take a whole concert of this.
I get that people think that Portnoy was irreplaceable, and as far the song writing and ideas behind Dream Theater go then, yes, he left a big hole, but if anyone thinks Mangini is boring and not a world class drummer, then you are just plain wrong.
Jizmunky 100% mate, I don't even know why people are comparing still it's been years and portnoy left on his own terms so there isn't any beef what gives?
Well if I was wrong I would be the one telling people Mangini wasn't boring.
Insane? 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Some of it was nice but it then went into a one handed show off wankery with drum rolls which was as boring as fuck.
if you cant do it, just say its BORINGGGG..
If your talking songwriting, I have to say Mike is better. But skill? Mike is better than Mike by a LONG SHOT. The way Mike moves around the kit is way better than Mike does, and honestly I think Mike's the better drummer overall. But when all is said and done, Mike has far more finesse, endurance, skill, and overall capability as a drummer than Mike. And that's a fact!
pros and cons of of mangini's playing:
(only reply if you actually bothered reading this comment)
pros:
really energetic and fun to watch on stage
great pocket
altogether extremely technically skilled
cons:
his parts aren't as dynamic as portnoy's (but that's compared to portnoy, so that's not saying much)
doesn't have the same "feel" as portnoy (but that's just an excuse people make to hate on mangini)
his parts are far more basic than portnoy's (but again, not saying much)
in conclusion, two of the three cons i listed were to do with writing, which mangini had no part in. So i bet if mangini did more writing, we'd get an album far better than the crapstonishing.
and also, this is all in relation to mike portnoy, one of the greatest drummers OF ALL TIME. You can't just ask someone to replace one of the greatest drummers of all time and expect anything nearly as good. but nevertheless, DT got something that i'd say was nearly as good as portnoy.
WAAAAH WAAAAAH MIKE PORTNOY. Stop whining already. He left. He's history. There's no worst whiner than the Portnoybots. Every time there's something on DT WAAAAAH WAAAAH PORTNOY. You're history fans.
Mangini is a beast and he's fun to watch. He's been doing these short flashy solos the last few tours.
Boring, scientifically calculated flashy robot solos, yeah. He's a bore. Bring back Portnoy. Also you can go fuck yourself, I'll complain all I want.
Boring as shit.
aragorn771 Yep! And there’s 3 Portnoy nut suckers right there. It must be so sad to be stuck in the past like they are.
Tomi Igo So if DT is no more, then why waste your time and energy seeking out and commenting on a DT video of their current lineup? Is your life really that desperate? Move along kid.
You did a great job of making other people look like whiners.
Whatever..old schoolers didnt need to show skills supported by a big kit..trap sets and rudimental dexterity defined pros..this is high schoolers showing off..joe morello..jim gordon..alan white etc bury these show offs
Wether MP is technically better or not than MM to me is a mute point. I like MP better because his drumming had would and creativity. His signature sound is what made me a fan of DT first. I think the music has suffered from his departure. Is MP as physically gifted as MM? No, but who cares. MP sounds like a human when playing and MM reminds me of a drum machine. Just ain’t the same. We all have our favorite drummers. And for different reasons. That’s what’s great about our world.. we can agree to disagree!