This mans joy on the drums is so contagious. I couldn't help but smile watching the video. And while he looks like he's just goofing around he absolutely nails it. Marco is such a legend.
But anyway, what made Mike Mangini stand out over the other drummers was the fact that he really wanted to be in DT, he really needed it and desired it. Marco is a phenomenal palyer, and I'd bet he was the most refreshing and surprising for the band, but this gig wasn't only about technique, but also about chemistry and commitement.
Actually Mike Portnoy and Mike Mangini were good friends and i think they had an agreement back then about it. But yeah Minemann is a beast he is the top 2 on the audition list.
@@diegomazzaron9191 They were, and still are as far as I know. You can find a clip here on RUclips of Mangini joining Portnoy onstage once at a DT show and jamming on one half of Portnoy's Siamese Monster kit.
I think marco deserves the spot bc portnoy was not only a drummer he was a frontman. And marco gives better vibe on that i think. Plus i think his drumming was closer to portnoys style
He was the winner of DT's auditions, but he refused the offer. This guy is the equivalent of Rudess on the keyboard...they are wizards. And btw, JR and Marco are very good friends, Marco didn't want to join the auditions but the wizard conviced him.
@@Ash_HudsonIn the highlights auditions video someone said that Marco was asked for exclusivity with the band meaning he couldn’t do any of his clinics and side projects so he declined.
@@hertechprep hence forth why Portnoy chose to move on and subsequently get involved with countless musical projects since departure. The band and management has bent on this since Mangini arrived, but lowing Portnoy and not receiving Marco were both hindsight MISTAKES.
APPARENTLY he was their first choice, but he only knew 3 songs and had a lack of interest in their material song-wise. Either way, this guy is a legend in my book. Plays with so much feel and loves what he does
KamikazeDoom64 on an interview he said that he didnt even knew the dt guys which looks really impossible. i like him because he worked with paul gilbert and aristocrats but i think he wouldn't do good for dt not because of his technicalities but because he's too much proud of his skills.
agree, i think Marco is not fit to be in DT anyways his taste of music is just different, mangini is the perfect fit for DT, but marco i like his style alot
I reckon Marco was the last chance to save DT, he woulda injected their sound with a fresh energy. Instead we've just had years of tedious soulless technical noodling and weak songwriting.
I love watching Marco play. He has such joy and makes everything look so effortless. Honestly, he makes like as easy as playing a simple blues tune. He is incredible. Thanks for posting!
He played it like its a piece of cake for him. Incredible!! After hearing most interviews, no one really like to audition for DT except Mangini. They were invited to look like they wanted to audition. Seems like an american idol thing
In fact, there are some rumours that Marco actually did got the gig, but he refused to play in DT due to some issues in the contract that prevented him from being in other side projects and such. The band has never confirmed it, of course, but Marco claims this to be true.
i've been learning this song and realize now how many parts he actually played differently. and i wouldn't change any of it. i've watched this SO many times over the last decade, this was the vid that made me a big fan of marco's
Una de las canciones mas hermosas en bateria, y en definitivo de las mejores obras de DT, tocadas por uno de los bateros más talentosos de la historia! q interesante el estilo tan "Marco" q le imprime a la interpretacion, y el solo del final ufff!
Marco es mil veces superior en tecnica y velocidad a Portnoy jajajaja ! Cualquiera de los 7 que fueron eran mejores que Portnoy, ahora estarás contento que volvio el vende humo
Marco It was amazing to see you try out for Theater...and i was hoping to see you go all the way with them, But Mike came to the table with a whole new level of love for the band and the guys of DT...no matter where you go in the world your a drum hero for sure!!! MAD PROPS TO MARCO
no one has ever brought that much sexyness to "The Dance Of Eternity". Love from Geemany. Machste wunderbar, Marco! :) Die Snare knallt zu geil, das konnten die nicht ertragen. ;)
Portnoy wrote the original one, it wasn't an interpretation. He is one of the original arrangers and composers for it. But yes Marco's interpretation is amazing.
Cuando supe que Minnemann estaria en la audicion para Dream Theater, y compare lo que hicieron los otros bateros, Minnemann era el indicado, el tipo es buenisimo toca todas las tecnicas, es para la medida del grupo, aparte de su simpatia y sencilles. pero dejaron a Mangini, creo que por que ya habia participado en discos solistas de Labrie, es mas que nada por ser mas amigo del grupo. Pero Minnemann era el MASTER....
Por lo que he leido Mangini fué el segundo plato, al parecer eligieron inicialmente a Minnemann, pero no estaba dispuesto a incorporarse al grupo con dedicación exclusiva. De hecho fué a las pruebas como un "juego", porque se lo pidió su amigo Jordan Rudess, pero no tenía interés real en incorporarse a Dream Theater.
Por algún lado leí que Marco no estaba muy interesado en entrar en DT. De hecho, también leí que ni siquiera se sabía un tema de DT, y eso horrorizó a Petrucci. En todo caso, yo también veo a Minnemann como una opción mucho que mejor que Mangini. No tiene nada que ver con técnica, porque Mangini es un demonio tocando también, sino con que Marco tiene una mejor actitud on stage, más compatible con DT y más parecido a lo que fue Portnoy. Un tema de actitud más allá de sus superpoderes en la batería.
en mi opinion uno de los mejoes bateros del mundo. me gusta su cancion golden dolphin. me hubiera gustado verlo en dream theater, aunque mangini es otro mounstruo.
Although Marco is my favorite drummer (by a long shot) that Dream Theater auditioned, I do believe they made the right choice in Mangini. He's just a better fit because of the ensemble nature of DT. Minnemann would overpower the other members with his playing, energy, and showmanship. I would love to have seen what he would have done creatively through the writing process though. I think he could have brought new energy with a jazz/funk fusion.
I TOTALLY LOVE HIM!!!!!!!! He could play all DT-stuff with absolute effortlessness!! There is simply no better drummer on this planet! Not only technically! You can see this love for music in every stroke! He does´nt play just beats and rhythms... he makes MUSIC with the drums! Way too good for DT (and I am a fan of DT)!
Every drummer that tried out is amazing and world-class in their own right. Personally, I'm partial to Donati - the guys is simply amazing. His technique is jaw-dropping, especially his stuff with PX. Marco is awesome too though of course. He's a perfect fit with Gilbert :D They are both musical geniuses and always seem to have tons of fun playing.
"doesn't take music too seriously and is just having fun." are you serious? In his genre, Minnemann is one of the best at what he does. You don't get to that level of playing without taking music seriously. "The Dance of Eternity" is a complex piece. Musicians who aren't serious about what they do can't play complex music. Having a good time while playing your instrument doesn't mean 'you're not taking it seriously', he's simply got a positive mental approach to playing.
Can't believe they didn't pick him. Mangini is a tech monster but Minneman has the 'feel'. I'm kind of glad it worked out the way it did though, Minneman probably has way more fun playing with Satriani than he would with DT.
Minneman is just as good, if not better then Mangini. However, Mangini was a better pick because he played all the Portnoy parts exactly how they were played.
It has NOTHING to do with his playing, Marco is just not a good fit. He even said he just did it for fun as he had never even heard DT until Jordan called him.
This mans joy on the drums is so contagious. I couldn't help but smile watching the video.
And while he looks like he's just goofing around he absolutely nails it.
Marco is such a legend.
But anyway, what made Mike Mangini stand out over the other drummers was the fact that he really wanted to be in DT, he really needed it and desired it. Marco is a phenomenal palyer, and I'd bet he was the most refreshing and surprising for the band, but this gig wasn't only about technique, but also about chemistry and commitement.
Actually Mike Portnoy and Mike Mangini were good friends and i think they had an agreement back then about it.
But yeah Minemann is a beast he is the top 2 on the audition list.
@@milesemil1800 Oh really? Portnoy and Mangini are good friends?
@@diegomazzaron9191 They were, and still are as far as I know. You can find a clip here on RUclips of Mangini joining Portnoy onstage once at a DT show and jamming on one half of Portnoy's Siamese Monster kit.
I think marco deserves the spot bc portnoy was not only a drummer he was a frontman. And marco gives better vibe on that i think. Plus i think his drumming was closer to portnoys style
@@diegomazzaron9191 Mangini said he was closest with Portnoy, out of all of them, prior to his audition.
I aspire to do anything in life as well executed as this, and with a big fat smile on my face.
He was the winner of DT's auditions, but he refused the offer. This guy is the equivalent of Rudess on the keyboard...they are wizards. And btw, JR and Marco are very good friends, Marco didn't want to join the auditions but the wizard conviced him.
Why did he refuse? Did he just go there to flex?
@@Ash_Hudson I mean, the dude auditioned in a cookie monster t-shirt. If that's not a giant flex then I don't know what is
@@Ash_HudsonIn the highlights auditions video someone said that Marco was asked for exclusivity with the band meaning he couldn’t do any of his clinics and side projects so he declined.
@@hertechprep hence forth why Portnoy chose to move on and subsequently get involved with countless musical projects since departure. The band and management has bent on this since Mangini arrived, but lowing Portnoy and not receiving Marco were both hindsight MISTAKES.
From my point of view, Marco is too wild and free for DT. I don’t think they can contain him.
AWESOME PLAYING , AND THE ENDING IS SO FANTASTIC
Can't recall ever laughing out loud at the end of a drum solo before!
(What's the name of that tune? Duh da-da duh da, duh dah!)
I have no doubts Mangini can do this exact same thing, but he just isn't as much fun to watch as Minnemann.
I have no doubt you wouldn't be able to hear him
Ironic how he's never once played live as energetic as he did in his audition.
Cameron Pearce did some coke before his audition XD
totally agreed
@@cameodamaneo Eh the time I saw him he definitely was this enthused. Plus several videos.
APPARENTLY he was their first choice, but he only knew 3 songs and had a lack of interest in their material song-wise. Either way, this guy is a legend in my book. Plays with so much feel and loves what he does
KamikazeDoom64 on an interview he said that he didnt even knew the dt guys which looks really impossible. i like him because he worked with paul gilbert and aristocrats but i think he wouldn't do good for dt not because of his technicalities but because he's too much proud of his skills.
***** maybe
agree, i think Marco is not fit to be in DT anyways his taste of music is just different, mangini is the perfect fit for DT, but marco i like his style alot
@@markcartel4518 is not so difficult, he is in Germany and they are based un NY city...
I reckon Marco was the last chance to save DT, he woulda injected their sound with a fresh energy. Instead we've just had years of tedious soulless technical noodling and weak songwriting.
Can't believe he was not chosen. This guy is pretty original and makes it look easy. Amazing.
he was chosen but he didnt want to
@@SavageBambi I can't believe people haven't figured out this was all faked. It was just a big PR stunt.
They wanted him but he couldnt give full time as he was doing other projects
He was interviewing the band not the other way around lol
I love watching Marco play. He has such joy and makes everything look so effortless. Honestly, he makes like as easy as playing a simple blues tune. He is incredible. Thanks for posting!
Best German Drummer I have ever seen!!!!! Pation, Precision and LOVE!!!! Nothing someone could do better
Jaky Leibezeit was superior.
The way he plays makes your eyes glue onto the screen, it's mesmerizing as to how effortless he could just play such a complex song. Insanity.
Absolutely amazing!!
Really love his playing, spirit and raw power. Marco makes it looks so easy!
Para mi es el mejor baterísta del mundo!!
For me he is the best drummer of the world! thank you for your music marco!!
No one has more fun playing the drums than this guy.
Just an incredible player.
ES EL MEJOR! que bueno que pude ver a ese mostro tocando en mi pais
I have never seen such a talent so well combined with artisism
Great! Ocean of positive and energy. Smiling every time...
De las audiciones que hizo Dream Theater para encontrar baterista, Marco Minnemann fue el que mas me gusto.
de hecho xD
Somos 2
Smiling …. Feeling it so well…. Yes! 🙌
What a joy is watching this guy play. 🤘🤘
He played it like its a piece of cake for him. Incredible!! After hearing most interviews, no one really like to audition for DT except Mangini. They were invited to look like they wanted to audition. Seems like an american idol thing
Marco is probably the only person who can make you laugh during this song.
Portnoy is watching this and thinks by himself: "Shit man it wasn't hard enough"
In fact, there are some rumours that Marco actually did got the gig, but he refused to play in DT due to some issues in the contract that prevented him from being in other side projects and such. The band has never confirmed it, of course, but Marco claims this to be true.
In the interview for our channel he said that DT music was not what he wanted to play at that time
@@DRUMTALKRussiaI don’t blame him…
i've been learning this song and realize now how many parts he actually played differently. and i wouldn't change any of it. i've watched this SO many times over the last decade, this was the vid that made me a big fan of marco's
Una de las canciones mas hermosas en bateria, y en definitivo de las mejores obras de DT, tocadas por uno de los bateros más talentosos de la historia! q interesante el estilo tan "Marco" q le imprime a la interpretacion, y el solo del final ufff!
Marco es mil veces superior en tecnica y velocidad a Portnoy jajajaja ! Cualquiera de los 7 que fueron eran mejores que Portnoy, ahora estarás contento que volvio el vende humo
This man Marco is insanely talented \m/
es un maldito genio
High skill. Im shiver.... Just love watching this.
Lo que toca Marco por dios 🙏♥️♥️🥁🥁🥁👌👌👌👌
Fantastic!! Love the ending
Totally agree!
Among all the drum covers of Dance of Eternity, Marco is the only one who can really show the "fun"!
Marco is the BEST of the BEST!!!!
Marco It was amazing to see you try out for Theater...and i was hoping to see you go all the way with them, But Mike came to the table with a whole new level of love for the band and the guys of DT...no matter where you go in the world your a drum hero for sure!!! MAD PROPS TO MARCO
awesome loved his improvisations ,,THE BEST!! truely
Good record, thank for share it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm happy with Mangini, as he also enjoys drumming and is such a kind person.
You cant help but smile when you see this guy play =)
Excellent, I've wanted to see this... Thanks for sharing.
OMG, just a warming up for this guy.
no one has ever brought that much sexyness to "The Dance Of Eternity".
Love from Geemany. Machste wunderbar, Marco! :)
Die Snare knallt zu geil, das konnten die nicht ertragen. ;)
ese tio, es el puto amo!!
GRANDIOSO!
Der Schlagzeugsound ist alles andere als schön. So altmetallmäßig
Wurde ja auch nur mit "Camcorder" aufgenommen. Schau mal wie alt das Video ist ;)
Marco and Mike P. Love them both. Always will
I saw him in Trio .... he is an outstanding drummer and by that a really fine human beeing full of joy in what he is doing. 3 WOW
so true!!!!
I am in love with the groove from 2:06 to 2:32.
He makes it look like it child's play. Minnemann is probably the best drummer in his genre.
he enjoys a lot playing drums, you can see it in his face, always smiling and making faces
Grandísimo músico
the snare play alone is enough to enhance an already fucking amazing drum part and you nailed it
It is pure joy to watch pure joy.
I'd heard a lot of interpretations of this song including Potnoy´s one and this is, in my opinion, the most impressive of all.
Portnoy wrote the original one, it wasn't an interpretation. He is one of the original arrangers and composers for it. But yes Marco's interpretation is amazing.
@@EccentricsMarco is even better than portnoy in technicality
Yeah, and Mike has the money and songs ,Marco plays in bingo halls @@norsharn2883
Amazing drummer playing a drum part written by an other amazing drummer, juts mind-blowing!
Cuando supe que Minnemann estaria en la audicion para Dream Theater, y compare lo que hicieron los otros bateros, Minnemann era el indicado, el tipo es buenisimo toca todas las tecnicas, es para la medida del grupo, aparte de su simpatia y sencilles. pero dejaron a Mangini, creo que por que ya habia participado en discos solistas de Labrie, es mas que nada por ser mas amigo del grupo. Pero Minnemann era el MASTER....
Por lo que he leido Mangini fué el segundo plato, al parecer eligieron inicialmente a Minnemann, pero no estaba dispuesto a incorporarse al grupo con dedicación exclusiva. De hecho fué a las pruebas como un "juego", porque se lo pidió su amigo Jordan Rudess, pero no tenía interés real en incorporarse a Dream Theater.
Por algún lado leí que Marco no estaba muy interesado en entrar en DT. De hecho, también leí que ni siquiera se sabía un tema de DT, y eso horrorizó a Petrucci. En todo caso, yo también veo a Minnemann como una opción mucho que mejor que Mangini. No tiene nada que ver con técnica, porque Mangini es un demonio tocando también, sino con que Marco tiene una mejor actitud on stage, más compatible con DT y más parecido a lo que fue Portnoy. Un tema de actitud más allá de sus superpoderes en la batería.
I was shocked amazing!!!! bravo
Great job!
Always amazed by the composition of this especially for the Drum. Miss you Mike Portnoy !
you’re the best Marco, wish you were in DT ❤
Zero mistakes and made it look like the easiest thing in the world. What a freak!
Minnemann can make anyone happy with these expressions while he is playing
great cover!!
Best rendition EVER!!!!!!
en mi opinion uno de los mejoes bateros del mundo. me gusta su cancion golden dolphin. me hubiera gustado verlo en dream theater, aunque mangini es otro mounstruo.
I just came here to see his cute joyous face
Wow! Just. Wow!
This guy is just awesome.
Really like the cleaaan sound
Best drummer on RUclips
i love to see that smile. i couldnt imagine if he join dt and join the tour.
Un loco genial
German flawlessness!
great one! I would love to see him playing with DT guys!
dalee marcooo anda a tocat a dream theaterr..sos el mejorrr
The best drum player!
Amazing!
Although Marco is my favorite drummer (by a long shot) that Dream Theater auditioned, I do believe they made the right choice in Mangini. He's just a better fit because of the ensemble nature of DT. Minnemann would overpower the other members with his playing, energy, and showmanship. I would love to have seen what he would have done creatively through the writing process though. I think he could have brought new energy with a jazz/funk fusion.
Amazing 👍👍👍
Marco is tooooooo good for Dream Theater...he's amazing, awesome and a f**king monster!!!
To good for DT is pleonasm.
@@davidderoux7552 DT doesn't deserve a guy like Marco.
@@matejfele9971 maybe you're right...because their choise was Mangini anyway...
Cookie monster, to be precise!
The best of the seven ones. He would be my choice, not doubt !!!
I TOTALLY LOVE HIM!!!!!!!! He could play all DT-stuff with absolute effortlessness!!
There is simply no better drummer on this planet! Not only technically! You can see this love for music in every stroke! He does´nt play just beats and rhythms... he makes MUSIC with the drums! Way too good for DT (and I am a fan of DT)!
No, you wasn't.
The level of musical joy
he was my favorite to be in dream theater by far
Every drummer that tried out is amazing and world-class in their own right. Personally, I'm partial to Donati - the guys is simply amazing. His technique is jaw-dropping, especially his stuff with PX. Marco is awesome too though of course. He's a perfect fit with Gilbert :D They are both musical geniuses and always seem to have tons of fun playing.
Playing 7/9 or 29/37 and this dude is pure joy. Outstanding drummer
"doesn't take music too seriously and is just having fun."
are you serious?
In his genre, Minnemann is one of the best at what he does. You don't get to that level of playing without taking music seriously. "The Dance of Eternity" is a complex piece. Musicians who aren't serious about what they do can't play complex music. Having a good time while playing your instrument doesn't mean 'you're not taking it seriously', he's simply got a positive mental approach to playing.
Marco is awesome here.
Can't believe they didn't pick him. Mangini is a tech monster but Minneman has the 'feel'. I'm kind of glad it worked out the way it did though, Minneman probably has way more fun playing with Satriani than he would with DT.
Minneman is just as good, if not better then Mangini. However, Mangini was a better pick because he played all the Portnoy parts exactly how they were played.
It has NOTHING to do with his playing, Marco is just not a good fit. He even said he just did it for fun as he had never even heard DT until Jordan called him.
Marco is in my opinion a better musician than mangini, he has a much better feel to his playing i agree with ferret.
marco is a free soul.what ever he feels he needs o do, and DT needs a loyal full time drummer who can stick to.their rulez
He rejects them,, not vice versa,,
Fenomenale ragazzo
He's talking about Steven Wilsons solo project band. Marco played on his new album and tours with him too.
Perfect great
Tiene un gran feeling este tipo, me hubiese gustado verlo con DT
The best!
Minnemann Rules!!
great drummer ,i can't help smiling when i see his face expression..
best articulation ever
GREAT!!!!