Attention Dream Theater fans. I apparently got the details of the DT and Mike Portnoy split incorrect. My bad. Please forgive me. I have already given myself 21 lashes (made sure it was an odd number) and may God have mercy on my soul. Now you can NOT leave a comment about said wrong history. Now. Try to go find a suitable mate.
Go find a suitable mate? It’s your channel and all, but, probably not the greatest idea to insult your viewers, even those who stumble across your channel.
A7x lost their drummer, who was a huge fan of Portnoy. They reached out to him to support a leg of their tour while they looked for a permanent replacement. PORTNOY WAS NEVER EXPECTED TO BE THE PERMANENT DRUMMER. From the start He knew, DT knew, and A7x knew he was just a stand-in to fulfill tour dates that had already sold tickets. His departure from A7x was expected from the start, the dates he played were after DT's recently completed tour, so nobody was out of sorts at that point. The drama happened when DT got together to begin discussion on their next album when Portnoy dropped the idea of taking a break, as a band.
And the present shows, MP was right that DT needed a hiatus. He felt that their passion had been gone, but for the others, DT was obviously less about passion and instead much more about earning money...
His time in Avenged Sevenfold was not for money at all. It was for the respect he had for their drummer who tragically passed away because they reached out for him to fill for the tour. He was also still a member of DT at the time of playing with A7X, which is when he decided to leave DT. Which was because he wanted to pursue other musical paths/interests and he didn't only want to be known as the drummer of Dream Theater during his entire playing career.
yeah he just sounded like an idiot on what he said about portnoys departure with avenged and looking for a bigger pay check on the DT Band...come on man!!! do he really know what the hek is he talking about
He didnt leave to play with Avenged, he wanted a hiatus from dreamtheather specifically, and the other guys weren't having it, the dreamtheather drama is actually why he parted ways with a7x, to save them from backlash
@@JunkdrummerTV on wikipedia fact or fiction he adresses this very subject, its actually pretty interesting, just look up Mike Portnoy wikipedia fact or fiction
@@JunkdrummerTV You can see the interview here: ruclips.net/video/aLRo9RT539k/видео.html The part about 'the hiatus' is around the eight-minute mark. He also explains the arrangements with AS after he left DT.
@@JunkdrummerTV It's true. He never went to Avenged as a replacement drummer, he was just helping them out after their drummer passed away. After that, he just went on on different projects, mostly no-prog related. Just FYI, some DT fans are very picky about details 😂
I took my ex fiancé to see Dream Theater, JP started playing the intro to Breaking All Illusions. I was air-guitaring along to it and she says “didn’t we conceive our daughter to this one?”. 🤘
Thanks for the interesting reaction! But just a few remarks : - this is clearly not at least the official reason why he left DT. He wanted a break and the orher one did not accept it. - « a freelance » drummer ? Well, again that is not at all how I see it. He has been very consistent and fully part of a lot of other bands (neal morse band, flying colors, winery dogs, sons of appolo...) and each of those bands wrote already several albums (except SoA) - It would be interesting to see you react to Mangini’s version of this song 😊 Cheers from Paris
Woot? C'mon this is such a rookie mistake. Mike didn't leave to play with A7X. He was still in DT while that was happening and a ton of other bands. Also he went in to help out after The Rev died. Not to join full time. Other than that. Nice video.
Yeah 100% agree. He went to help out some friends because of a death and was replaced when he wasn't "ready" to record when they were. I have been a DT fan since Pull me under was on the radio. Havent bought and album since Black Clouds and Silver Linings because MP was wronged imo.
I'm pretty sure he did want to join the band full time but the band didn't want him. Yes he joined to help them record the album and do that tour cycle. But he also wanted to be the full time drummer for a7x.
I’m happy to admit being to 3 DT concerts, there’s a actually quite a few more girls there than you’d think! I’m just as surprised as you are haha And they were intense fans too!
I took my girlfriend (who’s also black) to a DT show, and I explained beforehand that she’d be one of probably 20 woman and we miiiight find one other black person...I was not wrong
Dude, get your facts right about Portnoy's departure. The bigger paycheck thing, the other members being mad at him for playing for Avenged Sevenfold and kicking him out of the band, that's all complete bullshit. Go inform yourself. But I got to say that the video was quite good other than that.
-Not a bad assessment but the best comment you made was that DT is like Rush but playing Rush as heavy metal and that is so true about his drumming. NP does't have the feet for music like this but then again, he doesn't have to.
Mike wasn't kicked out of the band. He wanted a 5 year hiatus to take a break from the constant touring and recording. He wanted to work on his own projects. The band didn't want to do that, so Mike left.
Mike Portnoy never expected to remain in Avenged Sevenfold, they were touring for certain dates and Portnoy himself said that after those dates they don't know what the future would be for both the parties. He respectfully accepted Avenged Sevenfold's offer to help them with their album since the death of their drummer The Rev. The Rev was a huge fan of Mike Portnoy. Him leaving Dream Theater had nothing to do with the pay-check or Avenged Sevenfold. When he was touring with Avenged Sevenfold he was still a part of Dream Theater. The guy formed Dream Theater, his father named the band, he was the main producer for DT along with John Petrucci, did a lot of arrangements for the band along with John Petrucci, directed all their bootlegs and DVD's and was the most accessible member to the fans. Portnoy did however create amazing bands like The Neal Morse band, Sons Of Apollo, Flying Colors and The Winery Dogs. Mike Portnoy wanted a break from the constant write/record and tour cycle that Dream Theater was on. All the members had side projects at the time and pending side project albums to work on, so it made complete. Things didn't go down so well and he left the band that he created and nurtured. That's the reality.
The minute details might be wrong but the gist is there. If you tell your band you want to go on a hiatus and then go tour and record with another band then lost his gig
@@JunkdrummerTV Again, Portnoy was already touring with the band before the whole hiatus discussion. The tour with Avenged Sevenfold was already done when he suggested that to the band. So the details aren't exactly minute. By the way great reaction.
Umm not a freelancer he had side projects that if you actually researched you would know that all the members of dream theater have side projects, solo projects and even collaboration projects they just all love making music
I’m a prog metal nerd guy and am taking my gal to see Dream Theater in a couple weeks...she is a music teacher with a masters in music education and her favorite band is Rush. She won’t have her arms crossed lol
Junkdrummer TV and she just messaged me that she’s using the DT song Pull Me Under in one of her classes as inspiration for her composition class...she teaches elementary music so getting them young lol
...the more I watch these vids..the more I want to hear your interpretations!!!. I thought I was the only one who dissects n thinks about all the drum tacks I listen too😎. Plz make more vids!!.👍
Ummmm been a Portnoy fan since day one and yes I saw him many times with DT (there were other females as well and they were there for the actual music) I also went to his drum clinic in Nyc and met him he was cool as hell....he's doing just fine with all his collaborations....
From what ive noticed in playing with friends and family as a hobbyist. People seem to take for granted how important it is to play with and not at people. I was reminded of this point again when you mention how Portnoy goes to a strait forward feel when the singer is on. Its something I've always tried to live by as a musician. Its more fun to play with people when you check your ego at the door. It also helps with improv too. Keeping it simple may not seem impressive but when playing for the music what youre doing needs to fit. One doesn't always need to be a show off.
The thing is, he was invited to play with Avenged sevenfold. They asked him to fill in while they looked for someone else, and because Jimmy was also a huge fan of Mike portnoy. He also credited Mike for a lot of his style that he used as a drummer.
I remember the old band.. And Bruce Dickinson is in vocal before labrie.. Kevin moore is i remembered also as the key player at that time before jordan rudess..
Just saw them again and every time I see them there are more females there and more into the music. We took my buddies 11 year old daughter and she had a blast.
Funny part is Portnoy is literally self taught. None of them finished school. He also spent his whole life touring and even admits he doesnt practice any technique or has the time. Sound check is the only time they practiced and even then it was jamming out ideas. Everything you see is just him, what he picked up or made his own over the years. I mean it speaks volumes for Mikes ability considering even Peart had to go on for 6 months to relearn his technique after30 years. Mike doesn’t even consider himself the most technical in his technique. Its just so much of who he is that is comes out in his playing. His musical instinct is makes him so great to watch. He plays certain parts different every night. He knows the music inside and out so improv keeps it new and fun.
Portnoy was playing with Transatlantic, a symphonic progressive rock band. You should check out video of him playing with them. I'd love to see you review some of the classic progressive bands who, in my opinion, had the best drummers other than those playing in jazz and fusion. Especially would like to see you review: Early Yes footage with Bill Bruford drumming King Crimson with Bill Bruford drumming Genesis with Phil Collins drumming Emerson, Lake, and Palmer Gentle Giant, with John Weathers
You should take a look at a prog drummer from the band Leprous named Baard Kolstad. His demonstration of a song called Moon is incredible. Was interested to see your take on him.
@X E I think Leprous' last couple of records have been insanely boring and I wish they'd change course entirely, but Baard's performances are consistently spirited imo. His YT drum playthroughs always bring to light just how much attention to detail and care he puts into every song. I don't think any drummer who watches him is going to not think he's very good at what he does.
@@JunkdrummerTV they did, but not for the reason you claimed. Not sure why you're arguing when there's like a dozen people familiar with DT and the situation at the time all saying that the Avenged Sevenfold deal was not why he was kicked from the band. Him wanting the band to go on hiatus (not because their schedule clashed with Avenged Sevenfold's or anything) and DT refusing to put the band on break was well publicized at the time and has been discussed at length since then.
Hey, if you don't know Portnoy is also in a DOPE side project called Sons Of Apollo. Not sure if they are still together, but the album they put out is awesome.
He was only in a7x for one album to help the band since their drummer (The Rev) passed away and he since he is an amazing drummer he was the drummer for the one album, that was all.
People love to shit on Portnoy, but he's one of the greats. Not just because of his chops (which are excellent), but because of the way he used those chops to create and perform memorable music. He put the fun and rock and roll into the whole prog metal thing and his drum parts on those classic Dream Theater albums are a joy to listen to. PS: After reading this comment section I'm surprised you didn't put Dream Theater in your "most annoying fanbases" video. Lol.
Mike Portnoy has extensive work with Neal Morse. In the studio and tour with Neal Morse, and transatlantic. I wish you picked an earlier video from 93. Mike would stand and see fans so during the course of a concert mike would throw sticks to people during his set. Dream theater is a great instrumental band. They always were a great instrumental band even when they we looking for a frontman. Dream theater never finished at Berkeley. A lot of drummers play be feel and not technically.
Very interesting break down of Mike.. It's funny how you make him seem normal.. When he's a exceptional drummer.. Growing up as a kid. My hero's were for sure stu Copeland and cozy Powell. And my first teacher at school always made me study buddy rich.. It's not a bad thing to see it from all directions.. Too video..you have my sub squire..
As always, appreciate your perspective especially on what Mike likely went through when he left DT. I am headed to see them for my 6th time in November for the 20th anniversary of Metropolis Pt2 and I will attest that most of the ladies that are there are doing a favor to the companion... my wife included. Loved the genre traverse of licks explained. Something many likely don’t pick up on. But... now that Portnoy has been covered, I’d love to hear your thoughts on Mike Mangini (new guy for DT). His style fits the band in my opinion but his style and technique are regimented like clockwork. He’s likely OCD drummer of the year but talent and knowledge of time signatures is probably unparalleled. Keep them coming. 🤘🏻😜🤘🏻
I enjoyed this video. But why did you say that MP doesn't have a gig anymore? Last time I checked, he's playing with Flying Colors, Trans Atlantic, Sons of Apollo, The Winery Dogs, Neal Morse Band... I'd say he's staying quite busy.
Portnoy is a game-changer! Just watch DT after he left, nothing inspiring. He only does bands, projects that he is passionate about. Should be therefore a big inspiration for all those who do a boring 9 to 5 job! Portnoy therefore makes THE difference, no matter where or which style he plays...
Not related, but I loved how the keyboard solo at the end was changed. It used to sound great, but as soon as I heard it , I thought "Oh that's Jordan Rudess for y'all!" I feel like he really made that part his own and I think it sounds an awful lot better. Love this guy.
I saw them live in 2007, at the Nokia theater (at the time) in Grand Prairie, Tx. I can tell you that from my standpoint, the guitar and drums were prominent, almost like an earthquake. Very powerful band to see live. And funny that you mention "Van Halen" backstage pass, I am a HUGE Van Halen fan and saw them twice, but from what I have seen, they only let hot ladies backstage. But I did go backstage to Dream Theater in 2007, and coincidentally, Mike Portnoy was definitely the coolest member and the most excited to see his fans. And this is coming from a guitarist. Portnoy is (thankfully) playing with Petrucci and Rudess again in their newest "Liquid Tension Experiment 3" album. Reacting to that would be cool too. Thanks!
That whole story about why portnot left is completely false. They were about to start recording Thier next album when portnoy told them he wanted the band to go on hiatus. They didn’t like it so he eventually left. Separately a7x reaches out to mike portnoy when they lost their drummer. This is completely separate event from him leaving the band. Mike portnoy then changed his mind and wanted to rejoin Dream Theater but they rejected him because they had already found a new drummer
Geoff tate was the best operatic Male vocalist by far with James you either love him or hate him personally I like him because I'm accustomed to that style of singing
great video! Mike Portnoy is a Long Island kid, represent! Not to sound redundant but Blake Richardson, Between the Buried and Me..prog metal..odd time signatures, polyrhythms, etc.. the dude is mind blowing
Yeah. That sounds about right. My 15 year old student learned it on his own over about 6 months without telling me. He then surprised me with it and all I had to do was go in with him and clean little sections here and there. And was a very proud moment for me.
Mike Mangini is every bit as technical as Portnoy, the difference is that Portnoy is super-crisp. Or as a drummer friend of mine once said, "hit the skins with confidence"
I think cuz you reviewed Brooks when he was in bad religion ....I believe it would be super cool if you reviewed there current drummer Jamie miller he is definitely somebody who brings out every Era of Badreligion . Plus He is fun to watch simular to ther second drummer pete finstone
Love all your videos! Please find the time to react to Mike Bordin of Faith No More. I'd love to know what you think of his drumming. He's always been just under the radar, but he's a fantastic drummer. And I love the fact that his kit is set up right-handed but plays the high-hat with his left hand.
“Until Nirvana came along...“ That's when I got totally into Prog, Metal, Zappa, even Jazz, because I couldn't stand all these grunge douchebags and their lack of musicality. Saved my young life through that horrible decade. Anyway, nowadays I am also a gigging and teaching drummer. DT was definitely a good influence.
Maybe you can do one on Mike's son Max. Monster Metal drummer!!! Mike says that Max does lots of things he can't do, but you can hear some of Mike in his playing. Max is like the death metal version of his dad with more blast beats, and speed.
@@JunkdrummerTV Definitely look up Max Portnoy's new band Tallah. That is more extreme metal. I'm not sure if he is still with his Prog band Next To None!!!! Mike produced their first album A Light In the Dark. They have a 2nd album that is more mature and heavy. A good video to check out is Next To None's The Apple. It starts with Max's first drum intro that reminds me of Judas Priest's Painkiiller. Hope you enjoy!!! You can also see Max just like his dad doing a video where each of them play name that tune on a Hello Kitty toy drumkit!!! Its hilarious!!! Especially Mike!!!
THE AX7 GUYS GOT MIKE TO FINISH RECORDING IN THE STUDIO CAUSE THE REV PASSED WHILSTE THEY WERE TRACKING THE RECORD....PLAYING WISE AX7 ASKED HIM TO KEEP THE REV'S ORIGINAL KICK DRUM PATTERNS BUT LET HIM ADD HIS OWN FLAVOR TO EVERYTHING ELSE...IM A NEW SUB AND UR EXPLAINATIONS ARE THE CLEAREST MOST SUCCINCT OF ALL THE DRUM TEACHER REACTS VIDS...KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK....PEACE FROM THE NORTHEAST...
I have alwats had a softspot for Steve Smith (Journey), and his work with Victor Wooten(?). Its way more Jazz. I guarantee tou know of him, so I would very much like to hear you talk a littttle about him (Not in Journet) Thanks for a great channnel, Hi from Norway
I was gonna watch this but as soon as he started getting facts completely wrong & sounded like he was hating on Mike Portnoy I quickly decided this one isn't for me
Bigger check is 7fold? I'm kinda shocked. I'm not bullshiting. I've been a DT fan for 24 years. I can't see DT getting a lower check. And Mike reavilng the band for a check? U out a ur mind?
Man, this is annoying. Never, and I mean Never, did mike leave dream theater for a "bigger paycheck" he wanted a years break from touring and recording. They said no, and he left. then he wanted to return and they said no Please do your homework.
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Attention Dream Theater fans. I apparently got the details of the DT and Mike Portnoy split incorrect. My bad. Please forgive me. I have already given myself 21 lashes (made sure it was an odd number) and may God have mercy on my soul. Now you can NOT leave a comment about said wrong history. Now. Try to go find a suitable mate.
Go find a suitable mate? It’s your channel and all, but, probably not the greatest idea to insult your viewers, even those who stumble across your channel.
@@Darkest_of_Winter if you can't take a joke that's a you problem. Not a me problem.
@@Darkest_of_Winter u feeling offened? Poor poor u
Anders olsson definitely not offended. 🤣😂
Thanks for the correction, not an easy thing to do. Props.
A7x lost their drummer, who was a huge fan of Portnoy. They reached out to him to support a leg of their tour while they looked for a permanent replacement. PORTNOY WAS NEVER EXPECTED TO BE THE PERMANENT DRUMMER. From the start He knew, DT knew, and A7x knew he was just a stand-in to fulfill tour dates that had already sold tickets.
His departure from A7x was expected from the start, the dates he played were after DT's recently completed tour, so nobody was out of sorts at that point. The drama happened when DT got together to begin discussion on their next album when Portnoy dropped the idea of taking a break, as a band.
Yup, he was right. DT should have taken a break that time.
And the present shows, MP was right that DT needed a hiatus. He felt that their passion had been gone, but for the others, DT was obviously less about passion and instead much more about earning money...
His time in Avenged Sevenfold was not for money at all. It was for the respect he had for their drummer who tragically passed away because they reached out for him to fill for the tour. He was also still a member of DT at the time of playing with A7X, which is when he decided to leave DT. Which was because he wanted to pursue other musical paths/interests and he didn't only want to be known as the drummer of Dream Theater during his entire playing career.
The guy that made this video doesn't really seem to care that much for facts if not knowing them means he gets to undeservingly rip on someone.
Yeah, everything you just said is what I have heard, as well.
At the age of 3, Mike Portnoy composed a drum piece for his dad, Chuck Norris. That song was called *"Honor Thy Father"*
Honor Thy Father is a really tragic song when you understand the meaning behind it
I love that song
"standing up to to see if there's girls, there's not" xD me whenever I feel cool for even a second
I was literally gonna comment on the same part. Soooo true unfortunately. I lol-ed for sure there
Emiko The Kid Last show I went to , it was surprisingly @ a 60/40 mix!
Sons of Apollo, Winery Dogs, Flying colours, Neil Morse ...
If only Mike could get a steady gig.
Best drummer alive. From a Rush fan.
Sorry man, you have the DT split details completely wrong.
Jerry Zamostny - he’s completely incorrect
See my pinned comment!!
It's like he just made it up on the spot
yeah he just sounded like an idiot on what he said about portnoys departure with avenged and looking for a bigger pay check on the DT Band...come on man!!! do he really know what the hek is he talking about
@@zieghfredmarkcarantes2775 does*
He didnt leave to play with Avenged, he wanted a hiatus from dreamtheather specifically, and the other guys weren't having it, the dreamtheather drama is actually why he parted ways with a7x, to save them from backlash
Hhhmmm. His wikipedia says different.
@@JunkdrummerTV on wikipedia fact or fiction he adresses this very subject, its actually pretty interesting, just look up Mike Portnoy wikipedia fact or fiction
@@JunkdrummerTV You can see the interview here:
ruclips.net/video/aLRo9RT539k/видео.html
The part about 'the hiatus' is around the eight-minute mark. He also explains the arrangements with AS after he left DT.
@@JunkdrummerTV It's true. He never went to Avenged as a replacement drummer, he was just helping them out after their drummer passed away. After that, he just went on on different projects, mostly no-prog related. Just FYI, some DT fans are very picky about details 😂
But he did want back in the band and they said no. Via their lawyer.
I took my ex fiancé to see Dream Theater, JP started playing the intro to Breaking All Illusions. I was air-guitaring along to it and she says “didn’t we conceive our daughter to this one?”. 🤘
i really thought you were going to say that she slowly turned to you and calmly said: "Im leaving you"
woah this guy has sex what a badass.
Thanks for the interesting reaction!
But just a few remarks :
- this is clearly not at least the official reason why he left DT. He wanted a break and the orher one did not accept it.
- « a freelance » drummer ? Well, again that is not at all how I see it. He has been very consistent and fully part of a lot of other bands (neal morse band, flying colors, winery dogs, sons of appolo...) and each of those bands wrote already several albums (except SoA)
- It would be interesting to see you react to Mangini’s version of this song 😊
Cheers from Paris
Kinda felt like he shoulda googled that first lol Its in literally every interview article. Helps the credibility of the content
Check out my pinned comment!
@@JunkdrummerTV where is your pinned comment?
It's the first comment on the comments
@@JunkdrummerTV Ok now I see it. But the first time I loaded this video it wasnt there - only other people's comments starting from very top. Strange.
Woot? C'mon this is such a rookie mistake. Mike didn't leave to play with A7X. He was still in DT while that was happening and a ton of other bands. Also he went in to help out after The Rev died. Not to join full time.
Other than that. Nice video.
Yeah 100% agree. He went to help out some friends because of a death and was replaced when he wasn't "ready" to record when they were. I have been a DT fan since Pull me under was on the radio. Havent bought and album since Black Clouds and Silver Linings because MP was wronged imo.
Also the music has suffered without his writing influence
I'm pretty sure he did want to join the band full time but the band didn't want him. Yes he joined to help them record the album and do that tour cycle. But he also wanted to be the full time drummer for a7x.
I’m happy to admit being to 3 DT concerts, there’s a actually quite a few more girls there than you’d think! I’m just as surprised as you are haha And they were intense fans too!
I figured I'd get a comment just like this as soon I made that joke. Hahaha
Brainwashed little sisters, I am sure, I know, I brainwashed mine to Rush.
good to know, i'm going to the concert in January in Amsterdam :D
I was thinking the same thing. Clearly this dude is seriously out of touch with this band and their fan base.
I took my girlfriend (who’s also black) to a DT show, and I explained beforehand that she’d be one of probably 20 woman and we miiiight find one other black person...I was not wrong
Intro is in 6/4, then 4/4, that hands crossing pattern in the instrumental spot is in 7/8. Lots of time changes in this song.
@@yen-chewu1467 my bad. The first verse is in 6/4.
Dude, get your facts right about Portnoy's departure. The bigger paycheck thing, the other members being mad at him for playing for Avenged Sevenfold and kicking him out of the band, that's all complete bullshit. Go inform yourself. But I got to say that the video was quite good other than that.
-Not a bad assessment but the best comment you made was that DT is like Rush but playing Rush as heavy metal and that is so true about his drumming. NP does't have the feet for music like this but then again, he doesn't have to.
Mike wasn't kicked out of the band. He wanted a 5 year hiatus to take a break from the constant touring and recording. He wanted to work on his own projects. The band didn't want to do that, so Mike left.
IMAGES AND WORDS is almost a perfect record!
Mike did not leave DT for A7X. He was just filling in.
See pinned comment
Effortless. He’s definitely up there with the best of em.
Mike Portnoy never expected to remain in Avenged Sevenfold, they were touring for certain dates and Portnoy himself said that after those dates they don't know what the future would be for both the parties. He respectfully accepted Avenged Sevenfold's offer to help them with their album since the death of their drummer The Rev. The Rev was a huge fan of Mike Portnoy.
Him leaving Dream Theater had nothing to do with the pay-check or Avenged Sevenfold. When he was touring with Avenged Sevenfold he was still a part of Dream Theater.
The guy formed Dream Theater, his father named the band, he was the main producer for DT along with John Petrucci, did a lot of arrangements for the band along with John Petrucci, directed all their bootlegs and DVD's and was the most accessible member to the fans.
Portnoy did however create amazing bands like The Neal Morse band, Sons Of Apollo, Flying Colors and The Winery Dogs.
Mike Portnoy wanted a break from the constant write/record and tour cycle that Dream Theater was on. All the members had side projects at the time and pending side project albums to work on, so it made complete. Things didn't go down so well and he left the band that he created and nurtured.
That's the reality.
The minute details might be wrong but the gist is there. If you tell your band you want to go on a hiatus and then go tour and record with another band then lost his gig
@@JunkdrummerTV Again, Portnoy was already touring with the band before the whole hiatus discussion. The tour with Avenged Sevenfold was already done when he suggested that to the band. So the details aren't exactly minute. By the way great reaction.
Thanks!!
Not sure where you get that he doesn’t have a gig anymore.... Sons of Apollo, Winery Dogs, Flying Colors, Neal Morse Band, Metal Allegiance.
As I said. A freelancer.
I wouldn’t call him a freelancer since he started 3 of those bands, but we can agree to disagree 🙂
Justin Mason Those are a bunch of small bands that occupy the amount of time a full time gig and maybe a side project or 2 would take.
@@Assimilator702 that is exactly my point. Spot on!!
Umm not a freelancer he had side projects that if you actually researched you would know that all the members of dream theater have side projects, solo projects and even collaboration projects they just all love making music
I’m a prog metal nerd guy and am taking my gal to see Dream Theater in a couple weeks...she is a music teacher with a masters in music education and her favorite band is Rush. She won’t have her arms crossed lol
Haha. Fair enough. Methinks the music degree allows for better appreciation.
Junkdrummer TV and she just messaged me that she’s using the DT song Pull Me Under in one of her classes as inspiration for her composition class...she teaches elementary music so getting them young lol
Swoon
...the more I watch these vids..the more I want to hear your interpretations!!!.
I thought I was the only one who dissects n thinks about all the drum tacks I listen too😎. Plz make more vids!!.👍
Don't you worry. I'll be doing at least one video a week. Sometimes 2.
Mike Portnoy eats this stuff for breakfast. The pros make it look effortless.
Mike Portnoy is making more interesting career than he could ever done with Dream Theater.
Ummmm been a Portnoy fan since day one and yes I saw him many times with DT (there were other females as well and they were there for the actual music) I also went to his drum clinic in Nyc and met him he was cool as hell....he's doing just fine with all his collaborations....
I just knew I'd get this comment as soon as I made the joke. Haha
@@JunkdrummerTV haha
From what ive noticed in playing with friends and family as a hobbyist. People seem to take for granted how important it is to play with and not at people. I was reminded of this point again when you mention how Portnoy goes to a strait forward feel when the singer is on. Its something I've always tried to live by as a musician. Its more fun to play with people when you check your ego at the door. It also helps with improv too. Keeping it simple may not seem impressive but when playing for the music what youre doing needs to fit. One doesn't always need to be a show off.
The thing is, he was invited to play with Avenged sevenfold. They asked him to fill in while they looked for someone else, and because Jimmy was also a huge fan of Mike portnoy. He also credited Mike for a lot of his style that he used as a drummer.
“ I was a big prog nerd, until Nirvana came along “... 😂
He also does sons of Apollo. He's an amazing drummer. Coming from a drummer. Respect
5:55 the pattern goes RLRLKK and he plays it as 16th note triplets
I remember the old band..
And Bruce Dickinson is in vocal before labrie..
Kevin moore is i remembered also as the key player at that time before jordan rudess..
*taps fingers on table*
Well it's not Mario, but I'll take it. Lol
Patience. I swear. I'm getting to it. I may have to start doing 2 a week. Also trying to find a video of his that won't get copyright claimed.
@@JunkdrummerTV completely understand. I shall wait. Great video. Wish the angle was a bit higher on his recording but all and all great work.
Can someone explain to me why people don’t like James LaBrie? I personally love his vocals
Because they're cheesier than your grandma's 4 cheese macaroni and cheese?
Just saw them again and every time I see them there are more females there and more into the music. We took my buddies 11 year old daughter and she had a blast.
Funny part is Portnoy is literally self taught. None of them finished school. He also spent his whole life touring and even admits he doesnt practice any technique or has the time. Sound check is the only time they practiced and even then it was jamming out ideas. Everything you see is just him, what he picked up or made his own over the years. I mean it speaks volumes for Mikes ability considering even Peart had to go on for 6 months to relearn his technique after30 years. Mike doesn’t even consider himself the most technical in his technique. Its just so much of who he is that is comes out in his playing. His musical instinct is makes him so great to watch. He plays certain parts different every night. He knows the music inside and out so improv keeps it new and fun.
Portnoy was playing with Transatlantic, a symphonic progressive rock band. You should check out video of him playing with them.
I'd love to see you review some of the classic progressive bands who, in my opinion, had the best drummers other than those playing in jazz and fusion. Especially would like to see you review:
Early Yes footage with Bill Bruford drumming
King Crimson with Bill Bruford drumming
Genesis with Phil Collins drumming
Emerson, Lake, and Palmer
Gentle Giant, with John Weathers
Mike Portnoy = Drum God!
You should take a look at a prog drummer from the band Leprous named Baard Kolstad. His demonstration of a song called Moon is incredible. Was interested to see your take on him.
@X E it's because he's real good. hth
@X E I think Leprous' last couple of records have been insanely boring and I wish they'd change course entirely, but Baard's performances are consistently spirited imo. His YT drum playthroughs always bring to light just how much attention to detail and care he puts into every song. I don't think any drummer who watches him is going to not think he's very good at what he does.
That is not why mike left Dream Theater. Mike wanted the band to take a little break, the other guys did not want to. So they parted ways.
They fired him.
@@JunkdrummerTV they did, but not for the reason you claimed. Not sure why you're arguing when there's like a dozen people familiar with DT and the situation at the time all saying that the Avenged Sevenfold deal was not why he was kicked from the band. Him wanting the band to go on hiatus (not because their schedule clashed with Avenged Sevenfold's or anything) and DT refusing to put the band on break was well publicized at the time and has been discussed at length since then.
Im glad you cleared all that up!
Hey, if you don't know Portnoy is also in a DOPE side project called Sons Of Apollo. Not sure if they are still together, but the album they put out is awesome.
awesome commentary! this will go far
*plays basic double bass* Coach: “that right there, is the ACBC of double bass”
He was only in a7x for one album to help the band since their drummer (The Rev) passed away and he since he is an amazing drummer he was the drummer for the one album, that was all.
People love to shit on Portnoy, but he's one of the greats. Not just because of his chops (which are excellent), but because of the way he used those chops to create and perform memorable music. He put the fun and rock and roll into the whole prog metal thing and his drum parts on those classic Dream Theater albums are a joy to listen to.
PS: After reading this comment section I'm surprised you didn't put Dream Theater in your "most annoying fanbases" video. Lol.
You’re very wrong sir Mike plays in “Sons of Apollo” since 2017 so check your info before making sorry statements!
Mike Portnoy has extensive work with Neal Morse. In the studio and tour with Neal Morse, and transatlantic. I wish you picked an earlier video from 93. Mike would stand and see fans so during the course of a concert mike would throw sticks to people during his set. Dream theater is a great instrumental band. They always were a great instrumental band even when they we looking for a frontman. Dream theater never finished at Berkeley. A lot of drummers play be feel and not technically.
Very interesting break down of Mike..
It's funny how you make him seem normal..
When he's a exceptional drummer..
Growing up as a kid. My hero's were for sure stu Copeland and cozy Powell.
And my first teacher at school always made me study buddy rich..
It's not a bad thing to see it from all directions..
Too video..you have my sub squire..
As always, appreciate your perspective especially on what Mike likely went through when he left DT. I am headed to see them for my 6th time in November for the 20th anniversary of Metropolis Pt2 and I will attest that most of the ladies that are there are doing a favor to the companion... my wife included.
Loved the genre traverse of licks explained. Something many likely don’t pick up on. But... now that Portnoy has been covered, I’d love to hear your thoughts on Mike Mangini (new guy for DT). His style fits the band in my opinion but his style and technique are regimented like clockwork. He’s likely OCD drummer of the year but talent and knowledge of time signatures is probably unparalleled. Keep them coming. 🤘🏻😜🤘🏻
I enjoyed this video. But why did you say that MP doesn't have a gig anymore? Last time I checked, he's playing with Flying Colors, Trans Atlantic, Sons of Apollo, The Winery Dogs, Neal Morse Band... I'd say he's staying quite busy.
I said he's a sideman. I never said he wasn't without a gig. That dude will never be without a gig
"I was a big prog nerd til Nirvana came along"
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Portnoy is a game-changer! Just watch DT after he left, nothing inspiring.
He only does bands, projects that he is passionate about. Should be therefore a big inspiration for all those who do a boring 9 to 5 job!
Portnoy therefore makes THE difference, no matter where or which style he plays...
The Neal Morse Band is amazing!
Not related, but I loved how the keyboard solo at the end was changed. It used to sound great, but as soon as I heard it , I thought "Oh that's Jordan Rudess for y'all!" I feel like he really made that part his own and I think it sounds an awful lot better. Love this guy.
I saw them live in 2007, at the Nokia theater (at the time) in Grand Prairie, Tx. I can tell you that from my standpoint, the guitar and drums were prominent, almost like an earthquake. Very powerful band to see live.
And funny that you mention "Van Halen" backstage pass, I am a HUGE Van Halen fan and saw them twice, but from what I have seen, they only let hot ladies backstage. But I did go backstage to Dream Theater in 2007, and coincidentally, Mike Portnoy was definitely the coolest member and the most excited to see his fans. And this is coming from a guitarist. Portnoy is (thankfully) playing with Petrucci and Rudess again in their newest "Liquid Tension Experiment 3" album. Reacting to that would be cool too. Thanks!
That whole story about why portnot left is completely false. They were about to start recording Thier next album when portnoy told them he wanted the band to go on hiatus. They didn’t like it so he eventually left. Separately a7x reaches out to mike portnoy when they lost their drummer. This is completely separate event from him leaving the band. Mike portnoy then changed his mind and wanted to rejoin Dream Theater but they rejected him because they had already found a new drummer
I'm glad you cleared all that up
If you think Portnoy´s kit is huge, you should check out the kit of DT´s current drummer, Mike Mangini. Looks like a car.
My Idol Super Drummer Mike Pirnoy
Geoff tate was the best operatic Male vocalist by far with James you either love him or hate him personally I like him because I'm accustomed to that style of singing
To my knowledge his leaving of Dream Theater was separate from him joining A7X. And I’m pretty sure he knew he was only doing that one album and tour.
I wanna see you react to Chris Coleman. One of his solos/ and all of you, or fight
great video! Mike Portnoy is a Long Island kid, represent! Not to sound redundant but Blake Richardson, Between the Buried and Me..prog metal..odd time signatures, polyrhythms, etc.. the dude is mind blowing
I swear. He's coming up. I'm trying to find a video of his that won't get copyright claimed. Please be patient with me!!
Check out Meshuggah's Bleed drums, dude does hertas basically the whole song, with he's feet ;P
Images and words is 🔥
James Byron genius
Nice reaction video. First time watching you. I believe dance of eternity is something like 106 time changes 🤓🤪
Yeah. That sounds about right. My 15 year old student learned it on his own over about 6 months without telling me. He then surprised me with it and all I had to do was go in with him and clean little sections here and there. And was a very proud moment for me.
You are great to watch! Underrated teacher!
Thank you!!!
If you listen to Mike Portnoy interview is as I have he's always said he was a rock drummer trapped in a prog band
Also, you're wrong about the fill. It's sixtuplets, four in the hands and two in the feet. Maybe watch a few of his drumming videos?
It's why I said "I think" it's this particular fill. My point was here is an example of foot and hand combination fills.
I’ve been to several Dream Theater concerts. I sat/stood next to a chick at the most recent and she was REALLY into the band!
I recommend the drummer of the band 'The Clutch' his name is Jean-Paul Gaster.
I've hung out with Jean- Paul before. He's a sweetheart.
Junkdrummer TV 🤟!
I'll have to post that picture to the community. I had hair then.
Junkdrummer TV 😂
Mike Portnoy Hello Kitty drum kit is the biz 🥁
Mike Mangini is every bit as technical as Portnoy, the difference is that Portnoy is super-crisp. Or as a drummer friend of mine once said, "hit the skins with confidence"
"I was a big prog nerd, til Nirvana came along." Music history in a nutshell.
I think so too
Images and words came out 2 years after the nirvana album
Need to check out Bleed by Mashuggah the drum cam video!
I think cuz you reviewed Brooks when he was in bad religion ....I believe it would be super cool if you reviewed there current drummer Jamie miller he is definitely somebody who brings out every Era of Badreligion . Plus He is fun to watch simular to ther second drummer pete finstone
Mike Portnoy is in Sons of apollo
Mike Lee from Barren Cross (Rock for the King)
Love all your videos! Please find the time to react to Mike Bordin of Faith No More. I'd love to know what you think of his drumming. He's always been just under the radar, but he's a fantastic drummer. And I love the fact that his kit is set up right-handed but plays the high-hat with his left hand.
I've seen Dream Theater live twice. Plenty of women that both show, including my wife, who's a Dream Theater fan herself. :-)
“Until Nirvana came along...“ That's when I got totally into Prog, Metal, Zappa, even Jazz, because I couldn't stand all these grunge douchebags and their lack of musicality. Saved my young life through that horrible decade. Anyway, nowadays I am also a gigging and teaching drummer. DT was definitely a good influence.
Maybe you can do one on Mike's son Max. Monster Metal drummer!!! Mike says that Max does lots of things he can't do, but you can hear some of Mike in his playing. Max is like the death metal version of his dad with more blast beats, and speed.
I didn't know this
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Definitely look up Max Portnoy's new band Tallah. That is more extreme metal. I'm not sure if he is still with his Prog band Next To None!!!! Mike produced their first album A Light In the Dark. They have a 2nd album that is more mature and heavy. A good video to check out is Next To None's The Apple. It starts with Max's first drum intro that reminds me of Judas Priest's Painkiiller. Hope you enjoy!!! You can also see Max just like his dad doing a video where each of them play name that tune on a Hello Kitty toy drumkit!!! Its hilarious!!! Especially Mike!!!
It was like Run to the Hills without it being so; I do see a lot of Iron Maiden stuff in modern Prog music that goes heavier. I listen to ALL music.
Did I hear you correctly when you said "pretty much everything we seen today was in 4/4"?
Scott Rockenfield Queensryche..
If not absolutely one of my biggest influences as a drummer starting in mid 80’s! So underrated! Appreciate your shout out
Just love your accent!! And im from Sweden! ;-)
THE AX7 GUYS GOT MIKE TO FINISH RECORDING IN THE STUDIO CAUSE THE REV PASSED WHILSTE THEY WERE TRACKING THE RECORD....PLAYING WISE AX7 ASKED HIM TO KEEP THE REV'S ORIGINAL KICK DRUM PATTERNS BUT LET HIM ADD HIS OWN FLAVOR TO EVERYTHING ELSE...IM A NEW SUB AND UR EXPLAINATIONS ARE THE CLEAREST MOST SUCCINCT OF ALL THE DRUM TEACHER REACTS VIDS...KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK....PEACE FROM THE NORTHEAST...
Thomas Lejon of Andromeda and A.C.T. Great drummer.
Dude check out Anthony Barone’s playthrough of Gravsinger from his band shadow of intent! The dude is solid!
I have alwats had a softspot for Steve Smith (Journey), and his work with Victor Wooten(?). Its way more Jazz. I guarantee tou know of him, so I would very much like to hear you talk a littttle about him (Not in Journet) Thanks for a great channnel, Hi from Norway
That wasn't it. He was just trying to help after the revs death
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I would love to hear Bruce Dickinson with Dream Theater...
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'Standing up to see if there are any girls... There aren't'
Good video! 👍
Did he just said A7X is bigger band than DT lol
He did
If you can read music well and can afford the tuition, you can get into Berklee. It's not like Juilliard.
I'm curious to hear what you'd have to say about Matt Halpern and Periphery
I second this.
Will be you cool to see you react to his playing in something like Liquid Tension Experiment.
I should explicitly state that this was a joke- since his LTE playing is very similar to this song.
I was gonna watch this but as soon as he started getting facts completely wrong & sounded like he was hating on Mike Portnoy I quickly decided this one isn't for me
Oki dokie. Have a great day and please stay safe!
Bigger check is 7fold? I'm kinda shocked. I'm not bullshiting. I've been a DT fan for 24 years. I can't see DT getting a lower check. And Mike reavilng the band for a check? U out a ur mind?
When he was with 7 fold they were on the charts and selling out arenas. Dream theater has never been that big. Just look at album sales.
What is your thought on Keith Moon.
Geoff Tate and his operatic voice says hello
Man, this is annoying. Never, and I mean Never, did mike leave dream theater for a "bigger paycheck" he wanted a years break from touring and recording. They said no, and he left. then he wanted to return and they said no Please do your homework.
Are you better after all that? Was that a moment for you?
@@JunkdrummerTV Is it that wrong to correct someone when they're wrong? He just needed a break from the cycle. A moment, Please.