I learn "Dance of Eternity" in 66.6 minutes (Dream Theater drum cover)

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 348

  • @ryanarceo6747
    @ryanarceo6747 3 роки тому +757

    With a dream theater song, you don’t know what’s harder, learning the actual song, or programming the metronome to it

    • @theyescapedtheweightofdarkness
      @theyescapedtheweightofdarkness 3 роки тому +16

      When I play this I don't even count

    • @smoothknyte
      @smoothknyte 3 роки тому +2

      @@theyescapedtheweightofdarkness a long long long long time ago... back in high school, someone told me that when you've got a lot of complex time changes, it helped him to look at the music and remove the barlines in his head. Does that work at all at this level?

    • @theyescapedtheweightofdarkness
      @theyescapedtheweightofdarkness 3 роки тому +4

      @@smoothknyte yeah definitely

    • @yeetfeet1878
      @yeetfeet1878 3 роки тому +1

      @@theyescapedtheweightofdarkness neither do I

    • @scuffedvana3171
      @scuffedvana3171 3 роки тому +2

      Same with rush

  • @mr_pandamanz6070
    @mr_pandamanz6070 3 роки тому +263

    As a big Dream Theater fan, I would absolutely enjoy a full cover at some point.

  • @chuckleberry2025
    @chuckleberry2025 3 роки тому +140

    Learning this song by reading the sheet music would just confuse me more than listening to it

    • @damf5488
      @damf5488 3 роки тому +2

      Yep same

    • @CHIMPOaGOGO
      @CHIMPOaGOGO 3 роки тому +2

      I just learn whatever parts are most interesting and improvise the rest.

  • @TheAkus
    @TheAkus 3 роки тому +140

    Video 3 of commenting till emc makes a vibraslap cowbell

    • @lxtus_xoxo
      @lxtus_xoxo 3 роки тому +11

      no we need china cymbal hi hats

    • @nathan_khoury
      @nathan_khoury 3 роки тому +2

      @@lxtus_xoxo he did it - its on rdavidr’s channel

    • @nathan_khoury
      @nathan_khoury 3 роки тому

      This man is on another level

    • @lxtus_xoxo
      @lxtus_xoxo 3 роки тому +3

      @@nathan_khoury no those were gongs

    • @BEElaine1008
      @BEElaine1008 3 роки тому +2

      @@lxtus_xoxo that might be a little anticlimactic after the gongs

  • @vinnysnowball7103
    @vinnysnowball7103 3 роки тому +80

    Video 1 of commenting until EMC makes a drum throne bidet

  • @ghettostreamlabs5724
    @ghettostreamlabs5724 3 роки тому +68

    Ive had the sheet music to this for 10+ years. Looked at it once 10+ years ago, put the book up, sold my kit, and started selling insurance LOL.

  • @swept4829
    @swept4829 3 роки тому +96

    1:45
    I think you meant to say "The massive Mike Portnoy drumkit."

    • @starkillermarex
      @starkillermarex 3 роки тому +19

      Considering Portnoy isn't the drummer anymore, no

    • @alexkistermusic4701
      @alexkistermusic4701 3 роки тому +24

      @@starkillermarex but he was the one that contributed in writing it at the time

    • @sebastiansiemaszko1976
      @sebastiansiemaszko1976 3 роки тому +14

      Yeah well the Pic wasn't of portnoys kit so...................................................

    • @starkillermarex
      @starkillermarex 3 роки тому +2

      @@sebastiansiemaszko1976 Dang. Said it before I could 😂

    • @sebastiansiemaszko1976
      @sebastiansiemaszko1976 3 роки тому +1

      @@starkillermarex LOLOL

  • @ForestMastr
    @ForestMastr 3 роки тому +78

    i think you should make a cover of this song because you should make a cover of the song

    • @damf5488
      @damf5488 3 роки тому +6

      And he should make a cover of this song

  • @duyunodawey6371
    @duyunodawey6371 3 роки тому +11

    "80% clean, that's a passing grade"
    Basically me all the time in college

  • @christiandavehilario5051
    @christiandavehilario5051 3 роки тому +31

    This would be the hardest dream theater piece to play, but it is also one of their easiest piece to sing.

    • @YYZed12
      @YYZed12 2 роки тому +1

      I can sing it... so EASY

  • @joecdude3381
    @joecdude3381 3 роки тому +30

    This mind blowing watching him get better at drums right before your eyes he’s going to be an amazing mind blowing drummer in a few years.

    • @JerridFoiles
      @JerridFoiles 3 роки тому

      Actually, this is how I learned to play. When you learn the rudiments in a concert/marching band setting, applying them to drum set is very simple.

    • @joecdude3381
      @joecdude3381 2 роки тому

      @@JerridFoiles hence the reason I wish I had taken band….. going back to my rudiments now :(

  • @michmyers73
    @michmyers73 3 роки тому +13

    For your next cover you should try The Art of Dying by Gojira, the time signature is technically 4/4 but there’s a really funky polymeter happening between 4/4 and 45/16, or 3/4 and 45/16 depending on how you look at things.

  • @Cyb3rSix
    @Cyb3rSix 3 роки тому +5

    It's like watching someone play drums on rockband for the first time.

  • @yidyb2862
    @yidyb2862 3 роки тому +4

    Dream theater is my favorite and. And that is super impressive not only that he is able to do that in that amount of time but still provides the sheet music for us to see may be one of my favorite videos I have ever seen😂

  • @seanlarkin3350
    @seanlarkin3350 3 роки тому +10

    Day one of asking Eric to do a full metropolis part 2 cover

  • @seanwool
    @seanwool 3 роки тому +4

    You're asking if we want to see a full cover? Um.. YES PLEASE! You were just getting to the interesting part.

  • @masoncornelison5848
    @masoncornelison5848 3 роки тому +6

    One of the most difficult songs I learned. I wasn’t trying to learn it in an hour, either. Great job.

  • @calvinpitts6243
    @calvinpitts6243 3 роки тому +1

    PLEASE learn the whole thing. It's so cool to watch you learn this.

  • @sloth9842
    @sloth9842 3 роки тому +10

    After you finish learning the Dreamtheater song you should learn The Art of Dying by Gojira

  • @christianeasley767
    @christianeasley767 2 роки тому +1

    You are doing everything perfect in an either 2 beat or 3 beat blast or roll!!!! Awesome job I served 21 years active duty--and I’m super proud of you for serving in the military and to play drums!!!!!
    I had several huge opportunities to join some major label bands and when I was 17 I was on a major label and decided to leave the band and join the service!!!!!

  • @marcuscorvinus8927
    @marcuscorvinus8927 3 роки тому

    It's just so amazing on how experienced sight reader can be. I've been listening to this piece countless times (I have no intention of playing this crazy piece btw) but I'm starting to understand on where the placements of the beat. Thank you for this one! That kit sounds amazing!

  • @koshey245
    @koshey245 3 роки тому +9

    "Im going to be learning dance of eternity" *Shows mangina*
    Sad DT noises

  • @MightyFineMan
    @MightyFineMan Рік тому +1

    After spending a number of years working up to this song, this video is actually really helpful in learning the song by watching someone else learn it, And this sheet music/metronome technique is very helpful as well.

  • @cymbalchick1313
    @cymbalchick1313 3 роки тому

    This is my most favorite video you have done! Loveeeee DT! Mike is the best!

  • @calbt609
    @calbt609 3 роки тому +3

    he says i dont play drumset then goes and learns this in 1 hour which would have taken me like 10 years

  • @stephprime
    @stephprime 3 роки тому +1

    Your editing of your videos is just funny as f*** ! xD keep up the nice work! since i found your channel I enjoy every video!

  • @nunocspinto
    @nunocspinto 3 роки тому +4

    This guy is the man. Being a professional musician in a very prestigious band and an UA-camr. I take my hat!

  • @tgstk2
    @tgstk2 3 роки тому

    This was a great video enjoying every second. You really pick up playing the drumset so easily

  • @Andoroid
    @Andoroid 3 роки тому

    It's awesome to see your progression on the kit!

  • @michaelberresford4291
    @michaelberresford4291 3 роки тому

    Yes please I'd love to see your progress on the set.

  • @DeadKoby
    @DeadKoby 3 роки тому

    That's a very complex piece, and I think the progress you made in the time allowed was very respectable. Good stuff.

  • @endrawes0
    @endrawes0 3 роки тому

    Wow this was so much fun to watch. Love watching you struggle 😘
    Ok seriously though... Watching others learn helps me learn how to learn.
    Thank you!

  • @marcimarc203
    @marcimarc203 3 роки тому

    Really cool video I'd like to see you continue these 🙌🏻

  • @danielcenteno8741
    @danielcenteno8741 3 роки тому

    Definitely finish! I would love to watch a full cover of you doing this song

  • @Alex-pb1iy
    @Alex-pb1iy Рік тому

    Great job man! It took me a long time to learn this monster on the kit. Unlike you, I’m a drummer, not a drummer. So I’m fairly comfortable around the kit.
    What’s interesting to me is how a part for me to learn would be east for me, and challenging for you. At the same time, parts that I struggled on that took a long time to learn, you nailed right away!

  • @darenstafford200
    @darenstafford200 3 роки тому

    Great job! Such a fun video to watch!

  • @theclimbingchef
    @theclimbingchef 3 роки тому +1

    I live for these videos! Makes me want to drag my oboe out and try to get back to where I was in highschool.

  • @Basheequa
    @Basheequa 3 роки тому

    You should one hundred percent finish learning this song. That was great. It was pretty awesome to hear the song in my head as you were playing it.

  • @jackhammer_au9961
    @jackhammer_au9961 3 роки тому

    Nicely done Eric! Excellent site reading man.

  • @christianeasley767
    @christianeasley767 2 роки тому

    Keep up the great work you got my attention with your 300 hit drum roll lol!!!!!

  • @usernamenotdefined
    @usernamenotdefined 3 роки тому

    Should definitely finish learning this and post cover!

  • @aaronsusa530
    @aaronsusa530 3 роки тому +1

    Mike Portnoy is a genius drummer who defies the laws of music to a whole new level.

  • @christianeasley767
    @christianeasley767 2 роки тому

    When you played the song it sounded like you were a beginner and I couldn’t stop laughing !!!!!! I have watched several of your videos and I’ve been playing drums for 36 years-- and I know how good you are!!!!! Keep up the great work!!!!! ❤️🥁❤️🥁🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @madisont3123
    @madisont3123 3 роки тому

    its always awesome to see how a professional practices

  • @giddysoo3640
    @giddysoo3640 3 роки тому

    Yes please! Full song cover.

  • @BEElaine1008
    @BEElaine1008 3 роки тому +2

    Pretty damn good for someone who doesn’t play the drums! I’m sure all will agree we want to see tge finished product.... play the full cover!

  • @makrostheblack4791
    @makrostheblack4791 3 роки тому

    Love it when you play a kit!

  • @avocadopeel7536
    @avocadopeel7536 3 роки тому

    Definitely finish the song! It's a really great one for changing time signatures and has it's fair share of double kick

  • @scrivdawg0316
    @scrivdawg0316 3 роки тому

    Absolutely. You must finish the cover. Greatness awaits, sir!

  • @AtanoKSi
    @AtanoKSi 3 роки тому

    I was left expecting that you played all you learned
    so yeah, please more videos on this song

  • @mrburger007
    @mrburger007 3 роки тому

    Would love to see a full cover, along with two more cymbals and 3 toms on your kit 🙂

  • @WavePotter
    @WavePotter 3 роки тому

    You didn’t fail man! This was fun to watch

  • @hablahivan6110
    @hablahivan6110 3 роки тому

    I need that full cover now!

  • @BigJuice234
    @BigJuice234 3 роки тому

    you humor is what i live for, thank you

  • @carlosleiva2825
    @carlosleiva2825 3 роки тому

    Excellent, great video! Please do the full cover, if you do it you will ascend to extraordinary drummer.

  • @PorterWonacottPercussion
    @PorterWonacottPercussion 3 роки тому

    Please! Do a full cover of this!

  • @york246
    @york246 3 роки тому +3

    I second the idea of doing Drum Machine from Animusic vol. 1

  • @beibei3710
    @beibei3710 3 роки тому

    Yea! You should finish the songs and im willing to wait to watch you finish the song! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @GrimmRetro
    @GrimmRetro 3 роки тому

    YES deffs learn the rest and post a cover , that would be awesome , You certainly have the skills to do so :)

  • @mikael_6848
    @mikael_6848 3 роки тому

    Dude I suck at sight reading. It would have taken me a month to learn all that. Great job man!

  • @ach31337
    @ach31337 3 роки тому +1

    Granted I never tried to read sheet music for this but I think learning by ear would be much easier. But then again I' listened to this song hundreds of times over the past 20 years.

  • @Volcanicsquash
    @Volcanicsquash 3 роки тому

    I think it’d be really cool to see you cover the full song, shits wild af

  • @christianfrancisco3086
    @christianfrancisco3086 3 роки тому

    Awsome man! This is fun 👍

  • @zacharycoester9706
    @zacharycoester9706 3 роки тому +6

    Wish me luck. I got a concert tonight

  • @JakeStaffin
    @JakeStaffin 3 роки тому +1

    I’d love to see you try to learn the rest of this, but I think it would be cool to see you attempt The Enemy Inside because of the intricate singles on the cymbals. A bit easier to follow time signature wise, but with some intricacies here and there which make it rather complex.

  • @nicholassadowski779
    @nicholassadowski779 3 роки тому

    Yes we need a cover!!!!

  • @mecdrum7
    @mecdrum7 3 роки тому

    You rock for marching to drums set

  • @alexanderringsby
    @alexanderringsby 3 роки тому

    Best song for practicing drum set. Keep practicing and give us the cover :D

  • @Rush96767
    @Rush96767 3 роки тому

    Yes, post a cover of this song!!

  • @reypena7079
    @reypena7079 3 роки тому +4

    You should learn “Through the fire and flames” on drums

  • @Cade0221
    @Cade0221 3 роки тому +1

    Learning parts of dream theater songs definitely made me a better drummer in high school. I rarely made it through an entire song lol.

  • @arrell
    @arrell 2 роки тому

    Damn, this makes me appreciate Dance of Eternity drum covers that much more.

  • @Drummershy
    @Drummershy 3 роки тому

    I've learned that song, played it allot. All I can recognize is the hits.

  • @Schurk_Augurk
    @Schurk_Augurk 3 роки тому

    This is amazing seeing someone struggle with dream theatre so relatable

  • @misterbister9298
    @misterbister9298 3 роки тому

    Man, I gotta tell you. Being someone who learns everything by ear it's crazy to see how you find it difficult to figure out a drum part without knowing the sticking, but I guess that the whole "fun" part of drumming is the diversity of all the musicians! Keep it going and you'll replace Mangini in a few years!

  • @JoshLeRose
    @JoshLeRose 3 роки тому +11

    Hey idk if you ever heard of/remember these but there were these DVDs of computer animated music videos called Animusic. These were popular in the early 2000s and there were two volumes. Each set had two different percussion exclusive pieces (Drum Machine in volume 1 and Gyro Drums in volume 2). I’d love to see you try to learn the parts.

    • @chrisusarmy05
      @chrisusarmy05 3 роки тому +1

      I second this!

    • @johangambleputty7658
      @johangambleputty7658 3 роки тому

      I remember those DVDs, I think my godmother knew one of the people involved in the project.

  • @BrainBox_NoThoughts
    @BrainBox_NoThoughts 3 роки тому

    We need a part 2 of learning this

  • @drumfiles
    @drumfiles 3 роки тому

    That’s was indeed enjoyable! 👍😁

  • @averybondeson3322
    @averybondeson3322 Рік тому +1

    Not nearly as complex as DT but a cover of Toxicity by System of a Down would be awesome. It's got really catchy drum writing

  • @Proghead88
    @Proghead88 3 роки тому

    Yes Eric, you definitely should finish learning it! Can't recommend it enough. Later, see if you can learn to play it with 1 bass drum by improvising between it and the floor tom :)

  • @quantumxrisk3481
    @quantumxrisk3481 3 роки тому

    Solid drumming

  • @bennettwilliams_
    @bennettwilliams_ 3 роки тому +2

    Yes

  • @Ladycyberella
    @Ladycyberella 9 місяців тому

    YouNailed it!

  • @CarolinaBassHunter
    @CarolinaBassHunter 3 роки тому

    It's really cool to me how you can read music and just play whatever with enough practice.

  • @ricksmith4405
    @ricksmith4405 3 роки тому

    Wow your incredible 👏

  • @jz5980
    @jz5980 2 роки тому

    I’d love to see the finish product or see you attempt the song “Home”

  • @plant_trees_kg
    @plant_trees_kg 3 роки тому

    You should totally learn the rest of the solo and post a complete cover!!!

  • @MrDick-kz8qc
    @MrDick-kz8qc 3 роки тому

    Throwing subtle shade with that 'CURRENT drummer'...

  • @iagomerli9535
    @iagomerli9535 3 роки тому

    Full drum cover yes please!

  • @Saedtan
    @Saedtan 3 роки тому

    Please! Do a full drumline cover. I would cry

  • @brandonniecampbell
    @brandonniecampbell 3 роки тому

    "I need to get really good at them as fast as possible" LMFAO I know those feels

  • @drumboarder1
    @drumboarder1 3 роки тому

    This seems like a much more complex way of learning than just listening to and watching portnoy playing like I did back when.
    In saying that, I haven't learned a song in years so I don't think I'd be so lucky at this point

  • @gregklagklagenberg7795
    @gregklagklagenberg7795 3 роки тому

    Wow nice work!
    You must look at Neil Peart
    His influence is the big band era
    His tempo changes and complex beats are truly the work of a professor!
    My favorite song is Yyz
    The live versions have the drum solo!
    Anyway
    Party on Garth!👨‍🚒

  • @lalhmunmawiapachuau7777
    @lalhmunmawiapachuau7777 2 роки тому

    That's child's play for you! Great reading skill!

  • @pablinatorskits7233
    @pablinatorskits7233 3 роки тому +2

    Imposible 😳

  • @ollyjk
    @ollyjk 3 роки тому

    Full cover!!

  • @Heavy-METAL-hellridE
    @Heavy-METAL-hellridE 3 роки тому

    Good morning sir. Love your content. Also wondering was Queen still at Crown when you were there?
    Take care,
    Mike C

  • @Ksilver21
    @Ksilver21 3 роки тому +1

    I'd love to see a full cover with the scrolling sheet music at the bottom.

  • @grandleaderowen5516
    @grandleaderowen5516 3 роки тому

    My friend challenged me to play this so I need your cover

  • @hiro-mk4jn
    @hiro-mk4jn 3 роки тому

    Wooo he plays the DRUMS NOW