Mangini in DT was a full musician trapped in a prog metal drummer. In this out of this world performance he feels like what he really is. A full free creative musician.
Dude. I was JUST thinking that as I started reading the comments. Like… THIS is what mangini was made for. 😅 he did so good with dream theater (obviously) but for the band as a whole I just think it was like he was TOO good.
Im legitimately surprised people are surprised that mike M is killing it here. He was a professor at Berkeley for almost 10 years before joining DT, not to mention being involved with Steve Vai and Annihilation, he's a monster at whatever he plays.
This is why he sounds like he sounds, but some people can't look through and appreciate these details as you do, good Sir. Hats off for you. Some chose to laid out negative comments about his tonality in a certain progressive rock band back then with little understanding of what Mangini was thinking for the wohle composition.
Good Lord, Mike Mangini is one of the greatest drummers of our time. By far the best prog drummer - as seen in his 13 years with Dream Theater - he can do it all.
The accents and syncopation around 1:45 are freaking amazing. He is a monster and raises the bar on drumming. He has lost nothing with getting older, if anything he is getting better.
Not gonna lie this collaboration is so unexpected! Mike is a really great drummer. Thank you sir for being such an inspiration for all drummers out there!
I used to think that Mangini is already selected as a new drummer on DT before the audition, bcuz it's unbelievable to nail those songs, most of dream theater songs in just a few weeks. But he show his memorizing power in this show.. In his age now 💪💪😱😱
Not a drummer, but a musician, and it's pretty obvious that MM is one of those rare top tier musicians that can't play anything wrong no matter what you throw at him. Guy is a product a pure discipline, respect for the music, and hard work.
Mike Mangini, the current drummer of Dream Theater is performing w. the guy who made a song w. Joe Satriani and another one w. a Japanese singer-songwriter and is written as the ending theme for some popular Japanese anime. Whose parent named him after a Vulfpeck song🤔👀
Mangini in DT was a full musician trapped in a prog metal drummer. In this out of this world performance he feels like what he really is. A full free creative musician.
How people can call this guy an emotionless robot still has me completely stomped
No lie, this is probably one of the most enjoyable Mangini performances for me. He looks like he’s having fun and putting in a lot of feeling.
Totally agree!!!
Agreed
I felt exactly the same way. I love Dream Theatre but Mangini seemed in his element more here.
Dude. I was JUST thinking that as I started reading the comments. Like… THIS is what mangini was made for. 😅 he did so good with dream theater (obviously) but for the band as a whole I just think it was like he was TOO good.
He was never this free in DT. This reminds me of his killer solo when he was still with Steve Vai.
Mike doesn't get nearly the credit he deserves for being a Master of Percussion. Dude is Yoda.
Im legitimately surprised people are surprised that mike M is killing it here. He was a professor at Berkeley for almost 10 years before joining DT, not to mention being involved with Steve Vai and Annihilation, he's a monster at whatever he plays.
agreed. i wouldn't even be surprised if he nailed a swing jazz song
Well said
*Annihilator
He also played in Extreme for a short time
Mike Mangini could make any band sound better. His attention to detail on all the accents and what drums he used for them is absolutely outstanding!
This is why he sounds like he sounds, but some people can't look through and appreciate these details as you do, good Sir. Hats off for you. Some chose to laid out negative comments about his tonality in a certain progressive rock band back then with little understanding of what Mangini was thinking for the wohle composition.
Probably the best drummer alive.
Soooo good!! :) :) :)
You are here and you are nerd like us 😅
Sex 😅
Oooohh yuuuuurrrhhh 🤟🤟🤟🤟
I thought I heard Samus say Mangini was probably the best drummer. I agree. The best on the planet. Portnoy for this? What a joke.
Wherever Mangini is. I still love him❤🔥🔥🔥
Absolutely a different side of Mangini, top tier drummer
Absolutely brilliant...feel that raw energy.
In my ignorance, I had no idea Mangini played this kind of music...
Mr. Mangini can play whatever 🙂🙂
Good Lord, Mike Mangini is one of the greatest drummers of our time. By far the best prog drummer - as seen in his 13 years with Dream Theater - he can do it all.
Credit to the bass player he's absolutely killing it
Feels almost like the bass is turned down to bring Mike out.
Sir after Dream Theater I hope you play funky things more. It's marvelous
Same but also wanna see him doing some djent or something real drum heavy like in his 90s solos
might just be my favourite Mangini performance. damn that was tight!
Agree!!
What a masterpiece by Sir Mike Mangini !
1:56 cory‘s reaction to mike nailing every single accent is so fun to watch :D
The synchronization is as precise as an omega watch 😂
Seriously, has there ever been a better drummer?? Absolutely incredible ❤
Yes
Mike needs to do an album with Cory. That would be fire
@mikemangini is up there just nailing EVERY single horn hit like he wrote the tune! 👏👏👏
Drummer yang tidak egois , 😊😊😊😊 memberi kesempatan yang lain untuk berkreasi
Mike somehow is more "loose" outside DT music. Awesome tune and groove!!
Yeah, he was feeling pressure in DT, for sure, must be.
Not a single accent is allowed to pass. What a beast!
Mike brought Dream Theater to the next level. He's not a robot he's a perfectionist .
Honestly, Dream Theater music is robot, they didn't fit in with Mike and not vise versa
Now that's a crossover i did not expect to see. Looks like MM is finally enjoying what he plays.
Holy fuck this is the best mangini groove and drum sound I’ve ever heard
0:38 the kick sync with guitar 🥶🥶🥶
Mangini the Monster !!! 👍👍
Would much rather watch/hear Mangini play with this band than his daytime job band.
Wow, that intro was absolutely killer! Ill replicate :)
Can't help but love this man much more and more. Love you MM!
Love the sound on that snaredrum🥰
The accents and syncopation around 1:45 are freaking amazing. He is a monster and raises the bar on drumming. He has lost nothing with getting older, if anything he is getting better.
Mangini is from another planet ❤❤
What a Groove, Mike Mangini plays everything well....
Mangini the absolutely best ever! 🎉
Not gonna lie this collaboration is so unexpected! Mike is a really great drummer. Thank you sir for being such an inspiration for all drummers out there!
It was different to hear Mike play this style and refreshing Just great !!
Next he's going to tour with tower of power. Mike Mangini.. one of the best drummers on the planet!!
One of kind level drummer when all said and done when the curtain falls at the end of time Mike will be in top 3 best greatest drummer ever
mangini fit in all genre of music!!truly musician
Mangini and Wong!
was not expecting that .. awesome
Mr. Mike Mangini always having fun with all genres of music. Salute for you 👍🙏
It just puts a big smile on my face when my favorite musicians from different bands collab together! Cory Wong with Mike Manging?! hell yeah!
best ever mangini drum kit sound!!
That was insaaaane. I could watch hours of this
Mangini can play anything!!!!
I want more of this! Mangini is a beast!
His groove actually reminds me of Porcaro and Phil Gould.
Tight, crisp, precise, and groovy.
Mangini proves his excellence and insane musicianship in this incredible piece
He's perfect in every show
Mike play everything…Amazing Drummer
Awesome groove and great drumming !!.
It's the first time I see Mike Mangini playing a jazz funk music
I used to think that Mangini is already selected as a new drummer on DT before the audition, bcuz it's unbelievable to nail those songs, most of dream theater songs in just a few weeks. But he show his memorizing power in this show..
In his age now 💪💪😱😱
If Mike is a machine, lets they reign
Saya tidak paham mengenai drum tapi saya pikir sangat mudah bagi MM memasukan cita rasa permainan MP sewaktu dia di DT,,,....
Refreshing to hear Mike play trhis grove!
I like how you can hear Mike say "I'm nervous about the audition" at the very end
Ow you can share you mind blowing talent everywhere have fun I know I do watching you Mike your the best
Great, just one word Great. Professor is 60 years old and makes young people jealous of him 😅
As a long time drummer I’m sure there just a small few people capable of playing this song as Mike can 👍
The moment at 2:01 Cory's face looking over.. haha
Not a drummer, but a musician, and it's pretty obvious that MM is one of those rare top tier musicians that can't play anything wrong no matter what you throw at him. Guy is a product a pure discipline, respect for the music, and hard work.
BEAUTIFUL! My gosh, I didn't expect this type of performance from him, it made my day! I want to watch it again and again! 😃
Now that Mangini's got some post DT free time, I think he should head to Japan and jam with the Casiopea gents.
Incredible talent! MM can play ANY genre and ad a precise flair! Still at the top of his game!
This must have been fun for Mike. He's not really a funk drummer, but he found a way to play this with his own style, and it sounds just fine.
Great drum sound! Love the performance too
Wow just playing good ol Funky music ❤❤ damn Mike I’m blown away 🙌🏼🙌🏼🚨
wow, great performance for Mangini.....!!!!!
Mike is amazing! One of the best ever
Woww Mangini Master 👍🏾🎼🥁🎹🎸🎵🎶💪🏾💪🏾
Mike should play a lot more jazz fusion, he's really great at it and I'm a bigger fan with him playing this style
This sounds exactly like Mike Mangini and Cory Wong playing together.
I own the Wicked Piston sticks that he plays with - and it blows my mind how he plays with such finesse when hitting with those clubs - They're HUGE!
His performance is from another world.
Mike Mangini for President!
Absolutely killer. Love this!!
what ever Mike touches sounds like gold.. i luv it all..
Mangini unleashed! 🔥🔥
Hornheads strike again! Mike and Kenni passing it along to the next gen!
Unexpected collab but I’m here for it! Was burned out with Dream Theater/Mangini but this was refreshing!
only one word : GENIUS !
MIike oh mike Mike.... Miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiike!!!!!!
Perfect.
all member thanks.
Great Mangini
At last we're watching Mangini in his element! So glad he left DT! Things are as they should be, at last.
Sounds great. Good luck Mike.
I’d like to see MM playing more to this … sounds fantastic!
The collaaaaaaaaabbbbbbb is fireeeee
Best drummer in the world!!
Bloody ‘ell that was tight!!! Mangini MUST do more of this!
MM marvelously pulled this one through.
Very musical drummer, does not overplay.
his orchestration really is something else
mangini is amazing !
Holy shit. Fantastic ❤
Extremely Tight Playin', Brother Mike
Mike looks free here. And having fun!👀⚡️
This is phenomenal!!!
Mike Mangini, the current drummer of Dream Theater is performing w. the guy who made a song w. Joe Satriani and another one w. a Japanese singer-songwriter and is written as the ending theme for some popular Japanese anime. Whose parent named him after a Vulfpeck song🤔👀