Welcome back to Dream Theater, Mike Portnoy! 🫡 If you want to try this and many other Dream Theater drumless songs, get a 7-Day Free trial to check out Drumeo! 👉🏼 www.drumeo.com/trial
We all know Mike got jealous that his son Max Portnoy was touring the country with his band Tallah 😁 Welcome back Mike, and we would love to see Max on Drumeo one day! 🤘
I know it's probably a long shot, but could you do consider feature a deathcore/metalcore or extreme metal drummer at some point? An "extreme" session? Like Anthony Barone, Bryce Butler, Austin Archey, Spencer Prewett, John Longstreth etc.
FINALLY A REAL AMAZING DRUMMER ON THE SHOW GUYS!!!!..I LOVE "MIKE PORTNOY "!! INCREDIBLE FUN TO WATCH LIVE!! CANT WAIT FOR THE 2024 DREAM-THEATER TOUR WITH IRON PORTNOY!!!😎😈☝️☝️🤟🤟🤟🤟
I had such a blast at Drumeo!💥🥁 We filmed sooo much content that will slowly be revealed over the coming months …here’s the first of MANY songs/videos to come!🤘I hadn’t played this song in over 13 years! The song that started it all for us… #WhenDreamAndMPReunite
Mike, you're always such a blast to listen to. I've always treasured your contributions to music, and also your taste in music, your struggle with OCD (something I also contend with), and just your delightful outlook on life. This track brings me back to early 2002. Argentina, my country, was going through the worst crisis in its history (so far), and I was a 17-year-old in his first year of Uni. A dear friend used to drive me every morning, and we played our favorite CDs on the car stereo - which insisted on skipping every time we hit a bump. Long story short, he put Images and Words on, and it was SUCH a tastemaking record for me! From then, it was a short road to the rest of DT's discography, and it wasn't long until SDOIT came out - which was also instrumental for me getting into Tool. Love ya, Mike, always will!
Hearing him say "It's Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater" fills my heart up. Mike is probably my all time favourite drummer and my biggest drumming influence!
The cynic in me hopes they didn't just sack mangini and get Portnoy back cause their live shows weren't selling like they used to. I hope they thought that since the band is 40 in 2025 - they wanted to do one more album and tour with the "classic" line up and asked Mangini if he would agree to step down .. and din't just flat out sack him.
As a guy who plays guitar, watching Mike on the drums is like watching Steve Vai or Stevie Ray Vaughan play. You're watching an artist who has complete mastery of his instrument and can play and produce whatever he damn pleases. There's a special level of appreciation reserved for a person who spent unquantifiable hours mastering their craft. This skill is as much art as a Van Gogh painting.
Maaann, so great to see you here! great fan of yours and though I only play on YARG/Clone Hero (Rock Band) I have been improving on many songs thanks to your rudiment lessons. You rock!
Mike Portnoy is the Freddie Mercury of drums. So happy to see him back with the boys, the new studio album can't come soon enough. Thank you Mangini for keeping DT alive. Also, thank you drumeo for this amazing video.. awesome Christmas gift for the fans
I really like Mike's knowledge and he's playing - but there are way other many drummers out there - just have never ever understood why so many people are saying he's the best, the only one etc. Yes, he's really a good one, but I wouldn't put him higher than any other great drummers...
@@belanagy5595 Because he's just as much a musician as he is a drummer. He made/makes incredible drum parts that not only follow the songs but adds to it. Sometimes it feels like the drums are the center of the songs, where normally vocals or guitars are. In the best way possible. He also has a fantastic groove thats consistent through it all, no matter how technical it gets etc. What i also liked about portnoy is that he was a metalhead first. And since he was a founding member and had a say in everything they did it always felt like a metalband underneath all the other genres they flirt with. They kind of lost this when he quit. But theres another very important thing about portnoy, that they lost back when he quit: his showmanship. He was the face and charisma of the band. Their show (and interviews and whatnot) was so much more entertaining just because he brought that.. Energy to the stage.
@@belanagy5595fully agree. I mean just look at the first response you got, “because he’s just as much a musician as he is a drummer”. Um, ok? 😂 like there isn’t a entire plethora of the greats you could say that about. Nerds who grew up greasing their own skin flutes while playing dungeons and dragons to the sound of Dream Theatre are obsessed with this stoner hairball. Tell me Thomas Lang, or Matt Garstka, or Larnell Lewis aren’t just as much collaborative musicians as they are drummers. What a nonsense comment.
@@ClihtYeastwoodThanks for this - actually everyone has their opinion and we have to respect it - but still believe Mike is a little bit overhyped, though I understand he's the engine of the band (but he did the same job in the Winery Dogs), but we could mention also a name like Ian Paice as well...without him Deep Purple wouldn't be like the band they have just became...and there are tons of other good examples... and we didn't even sailored to the ocean of jazz :)
This literally brought a tear to my eyes. Mike Portnoy is technical AF, but he’s able to mix heart and emotion in his playing. And the kit sound it’s so damn good. 👏🔥
What i love about Mikes drumming is how many fills he does and yet they always seem to add instead of feeling unnecessary. Always a blast to hear this dude work.
💯 %!!..no offense to all those other drummers they have had on this show..nothing really interesting about all those other guys...but..\MIKE-PORTNOY/!! FUCKKK YESS!! SOOOO BAD ASS LIVE!!!!😎😎😈😈🤟🤟🤟☝️☝️☝️☝️
*_When I started playing the drums at 14 years old, Mike Portnoy became my biggest reference! When I saw him playing for the first time, I immediately thought... That's what I want for myself! That's exactly what I want! And today, at 42 years old, seeing Mike back in DT is the glory of a lifetime, having him as my Legendary Idol! He returned! Drummer Gandalf! This is too magical... Too divine... The Music Goddess is just grateful and so am I. Hugs from a big fan here in Brazil!_*
I remember Mike Mangini said time to time he would extend his elbow on the higher crash & Octoban just to confuse fans. I know a lot of drummers would put their energy out due for live environment, but for Mike he needed to relax and cool out because he's on a drumming marathon every night.
I feel like that's why he's so dead-nuts in time. I couldn't hear a single hit that sounded rushed or late. If you had told me this was quantized, I would've believed you.
"Hey, it's Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater"...even though we've known about him rejoining DT for two months, it's still crazy heartwarming to hear him say that again! Loved Mangini with DT, but I can't wait to see what they do next with MP back! They've got 13 years of separate musical experiences (other than side projects with JP and JR), and the coalescence of all that is undoubtedly gonna make for a lot of epic music!
"Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater". Damn I love hearing that. Welcome Home, Mike! Thank you for all the amazing music while you were away, too! Also, what an amazing sounding setup, @Drumeo.
So glad to see Mike Portnoy back with Dream Theater. Mike Mangini gets props for taking the mantle for awhile and he is a gentleman! I like the fact that Dream Theater reunited, however! Yes, Mike Portnoy seems so relaxed, effortlessly playing. He is such a natural! A timing expert! As someone who has co-written the songs, I could see how the songs are so a part of his very being! Glad to see you back, Mike! You’re a fantastic drummer and a good guy!😊
Too bad they cannot get Kevin Moore back too and make it reunion full circle. He was so musical and balanced out the technicality with great songwriting.
@@lexeykuzmintsev2410 yeah not even criticizing. He probably just learned it’s happening a week before this and hadn’t played it in a while. The notes came naturally but the consistency did not. He’ll be locked in by the first show no doubt
@@avadhutkulkarni4534 I said it pretty clearly. He’s very sloppy. His fills are dynamically inconsistent and it sounds like he’s hesitating a bit. He sounds nervous.
For those who don't already know and didn't notice it. Mike always plays with just his left stick backwards. He likes the more full and heavy sound you get on the snare. He uses his signature black sticks with white tips, which makes it a bit easier to see.
@@Celari Yep, and it's very purposeful and intentional. Meaning it not something he just randomly does on a whim. He'll do it specifically for certain part of certain songs, and do it consistently, every time he plays the song. You could liken it to a painter who was painting and entire object with standard blue, and then switches to a different blue that's barely a shade different, just to add one small detail that the lamen may not even notice or pick out. It's that artistry and attention to detail that are just a couple of the qualities that make Portnoy one of the GOATS behind a kit. He's a true pro with a vast toolbox. Always a pleasure to watch him play. Makes it look like tying a pair if shoes every time.
@@kooijbasYep, he's been doing it for as long as I remember. 5:49 is just one example. He switches to standard grip just for the single crash, so it sounds brighter. Does one hit of the snare after, as he didn't have the time to switch his stick back first, but immediately reverts back to backwards stick between beats. From time to time he will to stick spins for show that aren't functional and he's just into his playing and having fun. But most are functional and it's him switching the stick position. Especially when it's with his left hand.
Ikr? I'm not a drummer, I'm a bass player, but I've learned so much about drums thanks to Mike Portnoy. He's such a great teacher and such a nice person.
There is something special about the way Portnoy plays the drums. It’s mesmerizing. I only like a few DT albums but of course this is THE song from them. Amazing drummer!
He looks so freakin relaxed while playing, like effortless. Glad to hear that drum again, and welcome back to DT, Mike! Feels like a christmas gift, thanks guys!
The first Dream Theater song I heard on the radio in 1992? I think? I can remember exactly where I was, in my car, in Kansas City, when I heard it. From this song, I sought out the band and the rest of the album. I fell in love with the rest of the album even more than Pull Me Under - you have a fan for life.
There's something deeply moving watching him come back in such a relaxed state, having simplified everything to keep the core of what makes him such a musical drummer. I was never a fan of pre 2000's DT but it still moved me to see Mike's return, playing all calm and confident like Gandalf the white haha.There's a part of my teenage self extremely happy rn.
I still remember the first time I heard this song in 1992... My local classic rock station played it in the middle of the night while I was driving down the highway. Blew my mind. Changed my musical life. And it's still incredible. Thanks for doing this!! 🤘
Mike Portnoy is THE sound of DT! I first saw them in 2004 and was blown away not only by his playing but his stage presence and animated playing From behind the kit!
Without question, Mike, my Holy Trinity of bands are Rush, 80s Queensrÿche, and Dream Theater. You, Sir, are a Master at your craft. As a musician myself, I cannot get enough of watching you and Neil Peart play, making the hard $#!T look so effortless. Awesome video, Brother.
Mike Portnoy is my hero. Everything sounds great and groovy. His absolute peak strength is the cymbals and hi-hat, just an absolute legend. So INSANELY excited to have him back in DT, I never thought I’d ever get the opportunity to watch DT with MP live. But that dream will most likely be a reality soon!
Wow, amazing. I love how Mike plays. Such clean playing. nice cymbals use, no barrage of cymbal sounds like some modern metal drummers, using accents on quarter notes, and simple snare displacement to change the feel of the groove, without making it feel more busy or put focus on the drums over the song. The fills are super nice, concise and musical. Most of it is just straight groove playing. His drumming really accentuates the song. I love Mike M too, but I am super happy with MP back in Dream Theater!
Nice to hear Mike Portnoy's back to Dream Theater. He was, is and hopefully will be a shining diamond of this beautiful band. Truly the drum hero of our time!!! Greetings from Russia ❤
From the perspective of a 33 year old dream theater fan who came along when scenes came out when I was 9…when I discovered pull my under, I just thought the abrupt end just meant the next song had started😂 funny to think about how it was for people back then. Welcome back, we missed you dearly.
I started playing drums some 25 years ago due to this dude, and while I never made it as a drummer, I don't regret a second of it. Thanks Mike for everything, so happy you're back. And thanks Drumeo for this amazing production. Looking forward to watching a few more DT tracks just like this one 🙏
Not a metalhead, but Scenes From A Memory was the album I heard the most as teenager. Had it on my discman and took it everywhere with me. Long live Dream Theater! Glad to see Mike back in the fold.
He builds this track so well with the drums. It takes it to a whole new level, the way he accents the rest of the music, like the beating heart of the band that the rest of the instruments couldn't function without.
Nothing Dream Theater has created is easy to play. I'm glad Mike is back in the band. He's very talented and definitely one of the greatest drummers of all time.
Exactly their stuff is insanely hard. I'm fortunate to have an actual complete score for the Images album. Even with that learning anything off it takes a lot of time and frustration.
I mean Mike has played this song thousands of times and you can still hear some mistakes here and there in his timing (probably a bit of rust and he doesn't play to a click). Honestly it's part of what makes it impressive.
What I've always enjoyed about Mike's playing is how he can squeeze in fills where they seemingly shouldn't fit, but he does it, and it sounds smooth and not forced. Kind of like a gymnast doing a billion fllippity flops, spins and twirls, and then sticking the landing. Reminds me of The Professor in many ways.
Just soaking in the talents and words of a legend. Your band changed my life almost 25 years ago. Back then I was a member of this website called mysongbook, powered by guitar pro, and so I first heard your songs in tablature midi playback! I figured, holy shit... an actual band plays this stuff? I gotta hear it for myself. And boy, when I did... my thirteen year old self was made a fan for life. Legend has it, I'm still in awe to this day. Great work, drumeo.
This is cool to watch. It’s not a song that shows off portnoy’s otherworldly skill but it is dream theaters biggest “hit”. Portnoy being back in and playing this for a drumming channel gave me chills. The guy is meant to play dream theaters material. He just breathes it gives it its life.
It is so satisfying to see some iconic songs especially in drum arrangement performed again and travel back in time when we were just kids listening for the very first time that album
Takes me back to the first time hearing this song. Listening to every hit and breakdown with my mouth open. Still sounds amazing 30+ years later. Thank you Mike and Drumeo for doing this. Welcome back!
What’s great about Mike, common in truly great musicians, is that you don’t need to be a drummer to appreciate him. His creativity is second to none and he always manages to make any song more interesting while fitting with the whole. It seems like this concept is lost on many more technically proficient drummers whose parts sound boring by comparison. This is what elevates Mike’s playing to art IMHO (as a guitar player).
I love that he brings up the Beatles ("I want you") influence at the end of Pull me Under. That ending clearly influenced the outro of Finally Free too.
It is IMPOSSIBLE not to smile seeing this video. Dream Theater was magical because it was not just immensely technical, but because it was ALSO insanely rock n' roll. And Portnoy always embodied this rock n' roll soul. Mangini is a beast, but this happiness that you can see in Portnoy's playing is unmatched. Really, really good video.
I met Mike Portnoy right as Images and Words was released. They played at a club called "Network" in Washington DC. Fates Warning was also playing that night and Mike went on the floor are played a pinball machine right next to me as I talked to him for about 10 min!!! This was right before they took off and Mike Portnoy became "Mile Portnoy!" I will never forget that night! Dude was soooo cool and totally normal in every way. No ego whatsoever!!!
I am ecstatic that MP is back with DT. He's my favorite musician of all time, rejoining my favorite band of all time. BTW, this is a killer drum track and video. Thanks Drumeo!
Incredible drummer and musician, its so fun and enjoying to watch him play. His approach to any song is so tasty and musical. Portnoy is a God and his performance, attitude and personality are top notch. Oh, and the production and sound of his drums are amazing. Welcome home to DT, Mr. Portnoy! 🙏
This was the first time i heard Mike play and i was blown away by his skill, i had been playing drums for 9yrs at that stage and i instantly changed my playing style to be like Mike, thanks Mike i used your 4 on the hands 2 on the feet numerous times on my drum tracks, welcome back to DT, now its DT again, and watching you do Pull Me Under reminded me of seeing you play it live when you came to Perth Western Australia, i cant wait to see what new drumlines you come up with.
LLore de la emocion de ver a Mike tocar un tema emblematico de Dream, siempre fue triste su salida, mi idolo de siempre vuelve a su hogar y ya estoy muy ansioso de volver a escucharlo en vivo y sobre todo un nuevo album!! Gracias Vida por volver a juntar a Dream junto con Mike!!
Mike Mangini is amazing. Saw him live with DT for the last time this year. Yet words cannot express how excited I am to see Mike Portnoy back. Mike Portnoy is DT itself.
Portnoy is such a musical drummer! He plays the song! I love it. Welcome back Mike P. (God bless Mangini too, second best drummer in the world named Mike is still a phenomenal accomplishment!) Thirty years in to my fandom and the flame is rekindled.
Mike has always been my favorite drummer. He brings such passion and an organic feel to anything he plays on. I never feel like anything he plays is superflous, and always serves the songs really well. Such a rare combination of taste, creativity, skill and passion. So happy to seem him back with DT, and can't wait to see what they come up with next!
I’m just learning drumming (like literally just started). Does he turn his left stick to the opposite fat side on some parts? Am I seeing that right? It is to make it produce a bigger/louder sound?
Back in 92 I was a DJ at a Rock-n-Roll dive bar and every time I played "Pull Me Under" someone would come up to my booth and ask me who the hell was this killer band ...soon I was playing other tracks from the album because people wanted to hear more. Dream Theater became one of my go-to bands for some classy prog-metal...one of my all time favorite bands! I've seen you guys before and I'm seeing you again in February...can't wait!
I think that there is noone to say that we are talking for one of the most creative and musical drummers of all times.. Genius and musical, complex but magical... Mike is the reasos I and so many others love drumming... Great legend, thank you for all.. DT was and is MIKE PORTNOY
For some time, people disrespect him or forgot the amount of creativity and history that this guy has written in the drums and the progressive music. He seems more mature than ever so I'm really anxious to hear about this second stage in Dream Theater.
12:37 And THIS is what makes playing live without a click so special! As a drummer I love that freedom to expand and contract live that we're losing in so much of modern music ❤
OMG, his tone is so good. No matter what band or style, it’s always unmistakably Portnoy. This just feels damn good and right. Can’t wait for Dream Theater stuff in 2024. THANK YOU DRUMEO for featuring this legend!!!
Images and Words was my introduction to Dream Theater back in 1998. Picked it up from a used cd store. I will never forget listening to that album. Then immediately buying Awake and listening to the entire album. Then finding Falling Into Infinity and solidifying my eternal love for Dream Theater. ❤
Love that Portnoy is back in Dream Theater. No disrespect to Mangini, but Portnoy's fills are very fluid while Mangini feels very technical. Both exceptional drummers in their own right!
He is very humble on his approach to this song in particular. Yeah it's a 4/4 and a very straighforward song, but he puts emphasis on his creativity and what characterizes him as a drummer, he plays a lot with the arrangements that Petrucci makes and the accents make the song so unique in terms of drumming, his creativity.
Still one of my all-time favourites - across all bands and songs! Something just "clicked" for me with this song, way back then and the feeling never left! I've been obsessed with Dream Theater ever since. So great to have Mike back, too!
What always impressed me besides the awesome chops and wicked feel is when you actually see Mike drumming what is immediately evident is his economy of motion, how he's working his way around the kit in a smooth flowing, effortless style but still sounding like he's battering the skins like they had slapped his Ma. One of the all time greats IMO. Certainly a prog and fusion rock to metal drumming legend.
Welcome back to Dream Theater, Mike Portnoy! 🫡
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We all know Mike got jealous that his son Max Portnoy was touring the country with his band Tallah 😁 Welcome back Mike, and we would love to see Max on Drumeo one day! 🤘
Please get Micheal Gonzalez from the Kill Tony band. Culturally this channel will boom from it.
I know it's probably a long shot, but could you do consider feature a deathcore/metalcore or extreme metal drummer at some point? An "extreme" session? Like Anthony Barone, Bryce Butler, Austin Archey, Spencer Prewett, John Longstreth etc.
FINALLY A REAL AMAZING DRUMMER ON THE SHOW GUYS!!!!..I LOVE "MIKE PORTNOY "!! INCREDIBLE FUN TO WATCH LIVE!! CANT WAIT FOR THE 2024 DREAM-THEATER TOUR WITH IRON PORTNOY!!!😎😈☝️☝️🤟🤟🤟🤟
I had such a blast at Drumeo!💥🥁 We filmed sooo much content that will slowly be revealed over the coming months …here’s the first of MANY songs/videos to come!🤘I hadn’t played this song in over 13 years! The song that started it all for us… #WhenDreamAndMPReunite
Mike- this is a dream come true for you to be back in Dream Theater! Love this video!
I GUESS ASS AND BALLS ARE BACK ON THE MENU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WELCOME HOME!
Dude! It is you! I thought it was a fake account at first! I agree with operastar above: the ole ass and balls are baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!
Mike, you're always such a blast to listen to. I've always treasured your contributions to music, and also your taste in music, your struggle with OCD (something I also contend with), and just your delightful outlook on life.
This track brings me back to early 2002. Argentina, my country, was going through the worst crisis in its history (so far), and I was a 17-year-old in his first year of Uni. A dear friend used to drive me every morning, and we played our favorite CDs on the car stereo - which insisted on skipping every time we hit a bump. Long story short, he put Images and Words on, and it was SUCH a tastemaking record for me!
From then, it was a short road to the rest of DT's discography, and it wasn't long until SDOIT came out - which was also instrumental for me getting into Tool. Love ya, Mike, always will!
Oh man….theres that pocket and emotion we all remember. Let’s go!!! Dig out the purple monster and pinstripe heads!!!
Hearing him say "It's Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater" fills my heart up. Mike is probably my all time favourite drummer and my biggest drumming influence!
The cynic in me hopes they didn't just sack mangini and get Portnoy back cause their live shows weren't selling like they used to. I hope they thought that since the band is 40 in 2025 - they wanted to do one more album and tour with the "classic" line up and asked Mangini if he would agree to step down .. and din't just flat out sack him.
Same, brother. Big same.
@@DavidOakesMusic I heard report Mangini had some health issues with his arms/wrist too, so it wasn't personal it was just reality
Same here!! Mike portnoy is beyond incredible live!! #1 in the world!!😎😎☝️🤟🤟🤟
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As a guy who plays guitar, watching Mike on the drums is like watching Steve Vai or Stevie Ray Vaughan play. You're watching an artist who has complete mastery of his instrument and can play and produce whatever he damn pleases. There's a special level of appreciation reserved for a person who spent unquantifiable hours mastering their craft. This skill is as much art as a Van Gogh painting.
Legit crapped my pants when I heard you guys were getting Portnoy in the Drumeo studio. LFG!!!
Maaann, so great to see you here! great fan of yours and though I only play on YARG/Clone Hero (Rock Band) I have been improving on many songs thanks to your rudiment lessons. You rock!
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"It's Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater." that hits me in the feels.
30+ years and 1000's of listens later and I still get the chills when I hear this tune
Same here. I hear the intro, it's chills
“Hey it’s Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater” 😭 Tears of joy.
I am so ready for all of the Mike Portnoy content coming to this channel in the coming days.
Mike Portnoy is the Freddie Mercury of drums. So happy to see him back with the boys, the new studio album can't come soon enough. Thank you Mangini for keeping DT alive.
Also, thank you drumeo for this amazing video.. awesome Christmas gift for the fans
I really like Mike's knowledge and he's playing - but there are way other many drummers out there - just have never ever understood why so many people are saying he's the best, the only one etc. Yes, he's really a good one, but I wouldn't put him higher than any other great drummers...
@@belanagy5595 Because he's just as much a musician as he is a drummer. He made/makes incredible drum parts that not only follow the songs but adds to it. Sometimes it feels like the drums are the center of the songs, where normally vocals or guitars are. In the best way possible. He also has a fantastic groove thats consistent through it all, no matter how technical it gets etc.
What i also liked about portnoy is that he was a metalhead first. And since he was a founding member and had a say in everything they did it always felt like a metalband underneath all the other genres they flirt with. They kind of lost this when he quit.
But theres another very important thing about portnoy, that they lost back when he quit: his showmanship. He was the face and charisma of the band. Their show (and interviews and whatnot) was so much more entertaining just because he brought that.. Energy to the stage.
If anything, I'd say Dave Lombardo is the FM of drums.
@@belanagy5595fully agree. I mean just look at the first response you got, “because he’s just as much a musician as he is a drummer”. Um, ok? 😂 like there isn’t a entire plethora of the greats you could say that about. Nerds who grew up greasing their own skin flutes while playing dungeons and dragons to the sound of Dream Theatre are obsessed with this stoner hairball. Tell me Thomas Lang, or Matt Garstka, or Larnell Lewis aren’t just as much collaborative musicians as they are drummers.
What a nonsense comment.
@@ClihtYeastwoodThanks for this - actually everyone has their opinion and we have to respect it - but still believe Mike is a little bit overhyped, though I understand he's the engine of the band (but he did the same job in the Winery Dogs), but we could mention also a name like Ian Paice as well...without him Deep Purple wouldn't be like the band they have just became...and there are tons of other good examples... and we didn't even sailored to the ocean of jazz :)
I love how relaxed Mike P. plays and how organic his drumming sounds.
Had to take another look with this in mind and you are right, insane playing but looking like Charlie Watts out there. Chill AF
This literally brought a tear to my eyes. Mike Portnoy is technical AF, but he’s able to mix heart and emotion in his playing. And the kit sound it’s so damn good. 👏🔥
Same here
I have a tissue let’s wipe our tears of joy.
you can say the same about John Petrucci. he's a shred god but he's like if David Gilmour could shred.
What i love about Mikes drumming is how many fills he does and yet they always seem to add instead of feeling unnecessary. Always a blast to hear this dude work.
Eh, not always 😂
Words can’t express how happy I am to see Mike Portnoy back in Dream Theater
Your words can't express how happy you are to see the image of him 😎
My man I learned that amazing news from you! Now I am super happy as well :)
DT was missing that jewish element without him
II and Portnoy in the same week? You guys were legendary already, but this is going another level 😮
Next in the Drumeo studios: Daniel Edwin Carey....? One can always hope
The only thing that would make this better would be The Rev but uhh yeah, kinda hard ngl
@@dracolusus Danny Carey and Baard Kolstad would be dream quests.
@@zensezy468if only 😢
💯 %!!..no offense to all those other drummers they have had on this show..nothing really interesting about all those other guys...but..\MIKE-PORTNOY/!! FUCKKK YESS!! SOOOO BAD ASS LIVE!!!!😎😎😈😈🤟🤟🤟☝️☝️☝️☝️
*_When I started playing the drums at 14 years old, Mike Portnoy became my biggest reference! When I saw him playing for the first time, I immediately thought... That's what I want for myself! That's exactly what I want! And today, at 42 years old, seeing Mike back in DT is the glory of a lifetime, having him as my Legendary Idol! He returned! Drummer Gandalf! This is too magical... Too divine... The Music Goddess is just grateful and so am I. Hugs from a big fan here in Brazil!_*
Mike's drumming is so relaxed, and he looks like he's having so much fun. An absolute master 🙌
I remember Mike Mangini said time to time he would extend his elbow on the higher crash & Octoban just to confuse fans. I know a lot of drummers would put their energy out due for live environment, but for Mike he needed to relax and cool out because he's on a drumming marathon every night.
I feel like that's why he's so dead-nuts in time. I couldn't hear a single hit that sounded rushed or late. If you had told me this was quantized, I would've believed you.
One of my first thoughts while watching this was, “This might be the most relaxed I have ever seen him play!”
agreed...much like the mighty gene hoglan...cheers all!!!
Good call! He does make it look easy..
I'm not a drummer, but I am a sound designer and engineer and as an aside, holy crap the mix on this recording is great.
he his super sharp when he plays in studio
I've used pull me under as reference track many times
"Hey, it's Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater"...even though we've known about him rejoining DT for two months, it's still crazy heartwarming to hear him say that again! Loved Mangini with DT, but I can't wait to see what they do next with MP back! They've got 13 years of separate musical experiences (other than side projects with JP and JR), and the coalescence of all that is undoubtedly gonna make for a lot of epic music!
I did not know this. My jaw just dropped!
He's always been dream theater
@@taylorkimbrough8300 Yeah, but he wasn't in the band for 13 years.
"Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater".
Damn I love hearing that.
Welcome Home, Mike!
Thank you for all the amazing music while you were away, too!
Also, what an amazing sounding setup, @Drumeo.
So glad to see Mike Portnoy back with Dream Theater. Mike Mangini gets props for taking the mantle for awhile and he is a gentleman! I like the fact that Dream Theater reunited, however! Yes, Mike Portnoy seems so relaxed, effortlessly playing. He is such a natural! A timing expert! As someone who has co-written the songs, I could see how the songs are so a part of his very being! Glad to see you back, Mike! You’re a fantastic drummer and a good guy!😊
Too bad they cannot get Kevin Moore back too and make it reunion full circle. He was so musical and balanced out the technicality with great songwriting.
@@stevebauer3727Yeah, I love Rudess but I preferred Moore's understated approach. Less 'in your face' if you know what I mean.
Mike always plays SO relaxed...it's an honor to watch him perform!
Honestly he sounds very nervous and under-rehearsed for this video.
@@CCDaDon15, agree
@@lexeykuzmintsev2410 yeah not even criticizing. He probably just learned it’s happening a week before this and hadn’t played it in a while. The notes came naturally but the consistency did not. He’ll be locked in by the first show no doubt
@@avadhutkulkarni4534 I said it pretty clearly. He’s very sloppy. His fills are dynamically inconsistent and it sounds like he’s hesitating a bit. He sounds nervous.
show me an example where he sounds inconsistent!@@CCDaDon15
For those who don't already know and didn't notice it. Mike always plays with just his left stick backwards. He likes the more full and heavy sound you get on the snare. He uses his signature black sticks with white tips, which makes it a bit easier to see.
He also does stick swirls to switch it up mid beat occasionally depending on what type of sound he wants.
@@Celari Yep, and it's very purposeful and intentional. Meaning it not something he just randomly does on a whim. He'll do it specifically for certain part of certain songs, and do it consistently, every time he plays the song. You could liken it to a painter who was painting and entire object with standard blue, and then switches to a different blue that's barely a shade different, just to add one small detail that the lamen may not even notice or pick out.
It's that artistry and attention to detail that are just a couple of the qualities that make Portnoy one of the GOATS behind a kit. He's a true pro with a vast toolbox. Always a pleasure to watch him play. Makes it look like tying a pair if shoes every time.
Did not know that and did not notice that. I thought the twirls were just for show. Very interesting, thanks.
@@kooijbasYep, he's been doing it for as long as I remember. 5:49 is just one example. He switches to standard grip just for the single crash, so it sounds brighter. Does one hit of the snare after, as he didn't have the time to switch his stick back first, but immediately reverts back to backwards stick between beats. From time to time he will to stick spins for show that aren't functional and he's just into his playing and having fun. But most are functional and it's him switching the stick position. Especially when it's with his left hand.
Much like Bill Bruford and Neil Peart, where they hold sticks backwards!
I've been waiting YEARS for Mike Portnoy on Drumeo! This is legendary and epic 🔥😎🤘
This!!!!^^^^^ have waited patiently for u guys to host Portnoy. Thank You!!!!!
Same here!! Been waiting too!! "Mike PORTNOY is the best live in the world super fun to watch"!!
Ikr? I'm not a drummer, I'm a bass player, but I've learned so much about drums thanks to Mike Portnoy. He's such a great teacher and such a nice person.
There is something special about the way Portnoy plays the drums. It’s mesmerizing. I only like a few DT albums but of course this is THE song from them. Amazing drummer!
He looks so freakin relaxed while playing, like effortless. Glad to hear that drum again, and welcome back to DT, Mike!
Feels like a christmas gift, thanks guys!
Now we're talking
Are u okay?
Yep!!!
❤
He'll yess!! THE LIVING BAD ASS DRUMMER IN THE WORLD!!!..\MIKE-PORTNOY/!!!!😎😎😈🤟🤟🤟🤟☝️☝️
The first Dream Theater song I heard on the radio in 1992? I think? I can remember exactly where I was, in my car, in Kansas City, when I heard it. From this song, I sought out the band and the rest of the album. I fell in love with the rest of the album even more than Pull Me Under - you have a fan for life.
There's something deeply moving watching him come back in such a relaxed state, having simplified everything to keep the core of what makes him such a musical drummer. I was never a fan of pre 2000's DT but it still moved me to see Mike's return, playing all calm and confident like Gandalf the white haha.There's a part of my teenage self extremely happy rn.
I still remember the first time I heard this song in 1992... My local classic rock station played it in the middle of the night while I was driving down the highway. Blew my mind. Changed my musical life. And it's still incredible. Thanks for doing this!! 🤘
My first listen was on Headbanger’s Ball. Absolutely blew me away, and I’ve been a fan ever since!
nearly same story here - college radio station about midnight cruising the strip on a Friday - still remember.
Mike is one of my favorite and most respected drummers. I so love his creativity while playing and mixing on a drum set. He's just damn awesome!🤘🏼🖤
Mike Portnoy is THE sound of DT! I first saw them in 2004 and was blown away not only by his playing but his stage presence and animated playing From behind the kit!
Something about his drumming just keeps you interested. It's creative, groovy but still with chops. Welcome back Mike!
Without question, Mike, my Holy Trinity of bands are Rush, 80s Queensrÿche, and Dream Theater. You, Sir, are a Master at your craft. As a musician myself, I cannot get enough of watching you and Neil Peart play, making the hard $#!T look so effortless. Awesome video, Brother.
Mike Portnoy is my hero. Everything sounds great and groovy. His absolute peak strength is the cymbals and hi-hat, just an absolute legend. So INSANELY excited to have him back in DT, I never thought I’d ever get the opportunity to watch DT with MP live. But that dream will most likely be a reality soon!
Jason Rullo >>>>>>>>>>> Portnoy
Wow, amazing. I love how Mike plays. Such clean playing. nice cymbals use, no barrage of cymbal sounds like some modern metal drummers, using accents on quarter notes, and simple snare displacement to change the feel of the groove, without making it feel more busy or put focus on the drums over the song. The fills are super nice, concise and musical. Most of it is just straight groove playing. His drumming really accentuates the song. I love Mike M too, but I am super happy with MP back in Dream Theater!
Теперь всё так, как должно быть в ДТ!
Nice to hear Mike Portnoy's back to Dream Theater. He was, is and hopefully will be a shining diamond of this beautiful band. Truly the drum hero of our time!!! Greetings from Russia ❤
From the perspective of a 33 year old dream theater fan who came along when scenes came out when I was 9…when I discovered pull my under, I just thought the abrupt end just meant the next song had started😂 funny to think about how it was for people back then. Welcome back, we missed you dearly.
I started playing drums some 25 years ago due to this dude, and while I never made it as a drummer, I don't regret a second of it. Thanks Mike for everything, so happy you're back. And thanks Drumeo for this amazing production. Looking forward to watching a few more DT tracks just like this one 🙏
The fills and the grooves are so organic, smooth and natural. A joy listening Portnoy's playing.
Not a metalhead, but Scenes From A Memory was the album I heard the most as teenager. Had it on my discman and took it everywhere with me. Long live Dream Theater! Glad to see Mike back in the fold.
I'm a metalhead and did the same. Although it was my cassette in my Walkman
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You were the spark I needed to better myself as a drummer back in '92. Thanks for being my hero
He builds this track so well with the drums. It takes it to a whole new level, the way he accents the rest of the music, like the beating heart of the band that the rest of the instruments couldn't function without.
Nothing Dream Theater has created is easy to play. I'm glad Mike is back in the band. He's very talented and definitely one of the greatest drummers of all time.
I'm in great anticiptation for how Mike P is gonna play Mike M's drum parts :-)
Exactly their stuff is insanely hard. I'm fortunate to have an actual complete score for the Images album. Even with that learning anything off it takes a lot of time and frustration.
It' s hard tô play Portnoy drumming. The same dificulta tô play Peart Drums parts
But it's much more harder play Jason Rullo Drums parts
I mean Mike has played this song thousands of times and you can still hear some mistakes here and there in his timing (probably a bit of rust and he doesn't play to a click). Honestly it's part of what makes it impressive.
..except Regression lol
What I've always enjoyed about Mike's playing is how he can squeeze in fills where they seemingly shouldn't fit, but he does it, and it sounds smooth and not forced. Kind of like a gymnast doing a billion fllippity flops, spins and twirls, and then sticking the landing. Reminds me of The Professor in many ways.
Jason Rullo >>>>>>>>>>> Portnoy and Peart
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Just soaking in the talents and words of a legend. Your band changed my life almost 25 years ago. Back then I was a member of this website called mysongbook, powered by guitar pro, and so I first heard your songs in tablature midi playback! I figured, holy shit... an actual band plays this stuff? I gotta hear it for myself. And boy, when I did... my thirteen year old self was made a fan for life. Legend has it, I'm still in awe to this day. Great work, drumeo.
It'Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater...tears are falling...words cannot express the influence of this dude on my musical life ❤
This is cool to watch. It’s not a song that shows off portnoy’s otherworldly skill but it is dream theaters biggest “hit”. Portnoy being back in and playing this for a drumming channel gave me chills. The guy is meant to play dream theaters material. He just breathes it gives it its life.
Probably because he wrote it.
@@Alran109 yes along with Kevin Moore 🤘🏼
@@frankie.d1127 Amen to that! Miss KM's influence on their writing the most.
"hey it's Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater" I could not have Imagined how awesome this was gonna feel to hear again! 😭
So relaxed, so clean, full of feeling... Portnoy is such a treat to watch and listen to playing the drums.
"Hey it's Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater" makes me ecstatic to hear him say that again!!
It is so satisfying to see some iconic songs especially in drum arrangement performed again and travel back in time when we were just kids listening for the very first time that album
Takes me back to the first time hearing this song. Listening to every hit and breakdown with my mouth open. Still sounds amazing 30+ years later. Thank you Mike and Drumeo for doing this. Welcome back!
What’s great about Mike, common in truly great musicians, is that you don’t need to be a drummer to appreciate him. His creativity is second to none and he always manages to make any song more interesting while fitting with the whole. It seems like this concept is lost on many more technically proficient drummers whose parts sound boring by comparison. This is what elevates Mike’s playing to art IMHO (as a guitar player).
Well said!
I love that he brings up the Beatles ("I want you") influence at the end of Pull me Under. That ending clearly influenced the outro of Finally Free too.
Mike is a legend. DT was never the same without him, and I have great expectations from what they will do now.
It is IMPOSSIBLE not to smile seeing this video. Dream Theater was magical because it was not just immensely technical, but because it was ALSO insanely rock n' roll. And Portnoy always embodied this rock n' roll soul. Mangini is a beast, but this happiness that you can see in Portnoy's playing is unmatched. Really, really good video.
When Drums sound like a piano! So brilliant and pleasant playing! ❤️
How does it sound like a piano?
6:00 in queue for Christmas? Seeing you drum your legendary parts again fills my soul ❤️
😂❤
It would be epic to have it shadow-dropped at 06:00 in the Christmas morning
One of my favs for sure, it'd be the best xmas gift.
I met Mike Portnoy right as Images and Words was released. They played at a club called "Network" in Washington DC. Fates Warning was also playing that night and Mike went on the floor are played a pinball machine right next to me as I talked to him for about 10 min!!! This was right before they took off and Mike Portnoy became "Mile Portnoy!" I will never forget that night! Dude was soooo cool and totally normal in every way. No ego whatsoever!!!
I think I remember seeing Dream Theater with fates warning in Santa Barbara, California… isla vista, The Graduate ….back in the day!
I am ecstatic that MP is back with DT. He's my favorite musician of all time, rejoining my favorite band of all time. BTW, this is a killer drum track and video. Thanks Drumeo!
Incredible drummer and musician, its so fun and enjoying to watch him play. His approach to any song is so tasty and musical. Portnoy is a God and his performance, attitude and personality are top notch. Oh, and the production and sound of his drums are amazing. Welcome home to DT, Mr. Portnoy! 🙏
This was the first time i heard Mike play and i was blown away by his skill, i had been playing drums for 9yrs at that stage and i instantly changed my playing style to be like Mike, thanks Mike i used your 4 on the hands 2 on the feet numerous times on my drum tracks, welcome back to DT, now its DT again, and watching you do Pull Me Under reminded me of seeing you play it live when you came to Perth Western Australia, i cant wait to see what new drumlines you come up with.
Mike Portnoy is a master of writing great drum parts that elevate the song. Great content as always, can't wait for more!
Mike is one of the reasons why I started studying music. Im so thrilled to see him back on DT and playing those songs.
LLore de la emocion de ver a Mike tocar un tema emblematico de Dream, siempre fue triste su salida, mi idolo de siempre vuelve a su hogar y ya estoy muy ansioso de volver a escucharlo en vivo y sobre todo un nuevo album!! Gracias Vida por volver a juntar a Dream junto con Mike!!
Mike Mangini is amazing. Saw him live with DT for the last time this year. Yet words cannot express how excited I am to see Mike Portnoy back. Mike Portnoy is DT itself.
100% feel the same
This is why DT, at it's core is rock n roll in spirit. That last anecdote tells you how much of a fun live band DT was! Mikey absolutely rules!
I've said for years that - aside from the talent and musicality - he brings a lot of fun to his performances as well.
Portnoy is such a musical drummer! He plays the song! I love it. Welcome back Mike P. (God bless Mangini too, second best drummer in the world named Mike is still a phenomenal accomplishment!) Thirty years in to my fandom and the flame is rekindled.
"Hey it's Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater" That felt so good to hear. ❤🔥
It's great to see Portnoy play the drums, it's hard to get bored.
That is one insanely humble dude right there.
Fuck yeah. Mike Portnoy back in DT got me so excited for new material and hopefully a tour date close enough that I can go see them again
Portnoy is terrific. Tons of chops, but always grooving!
Mike has always been my favorite drummer. He brings such passion and an organic feel to anything he plays on. I never feel like anything he plays is superflous, and always serves the songs really well. Such a rare combination of taste, creativity, skill and passion. So happy to seem him back with DT, and can't wait to see what they come up with next!
It's been a while since I last saw Mike performing a Dream Theater song! Now he's back at it, that's SO cool!!!
Mike is a very musical drummer. And the tuning of this drums is just an other level
I agree with you; Portnoy has the best way of tuning his drums. They always produce a very rich sound.
I’m just learning drumming (like literally just started). Does he turn his left stick to the opposite fat side on some parts? Am I seeing that right? It is to make it produce a bigger/louder sound?
@@PneumaNoose yes
@@ChandraDestiawan thanks!
@@PneumaNoose Yes he does, he said in one of his old interviews he does that so that he could hit the snare harder.
Back in 92 I was a DJ at a Rock-n-Roll dive bar and every time I played "Pull Me Under" someone would come up to my booth and ask me who the hell was this killer band ...soon I was playing other tracks from the album because people wanted to hear more. Dream Theater became one of my go-to bands for some classy prog-metal...one of my all time favorite bands! I've seen you guys before and I'm seeing you again in February...can't wait!
This was giving me chills the entire time. WE NEED HIM TO GET ON "THE GENIUS OF" SERIES!!!
Nobody talks about the great job Mike Mangini pulled off. I'll hope he also coming at DRUMEO, please?
'Nobody' is stretching it a bit, don't you think? Maybe not on THIS video, but the internet is full of - rightfully deserved - praise for Mangini
Yes they do?
I think that there is noone to say that we are talking for one of the most creative and musical drummers of all times.. Genius and musical, complex but magical... Mike is the reasos I and so many others love drumming... Great legend, thank you for all.. DT was and is MIKE PORTNOY
My favorite drummer of all time. So glad he is back home.
I started playing drums because of Mike Portnoy and Dream Theater 14 years ago. So, him being back in the band means a lot.
I was there in the beginning and still here now. It's great to see you back Mike!
For some time, people disrespect him or forgot the amount of creativity and history that this guy has written in the drums and the progressive music. He seems more mature than ever so I'm really anxious to hear about this second stage in Dream Theater.
Let's call it the 3rd stage. It's not like Mangini did absolutely nothing
@@VHDT10 I'd call it the 4th stage because the switch from Kevin Moore to Jordan Rudess also made a big difference in their sound.
You left out Derek Sherinian.
This would be DT Mk6
Charlie was Mk1 (RiP)
Labrie was Mk2
Derek woulda made it Mk3
Jordan Mk4
Mangini Mk5
New Portnoy Mk6
12:37 And THIS is what makes playing live without a click so special! As a drummer I love that freedom to expand and contract live that we're losing in so much of modern music ❤
Man that was cool, love the production of this!
Love how all the members have basically turned into wizards 🧙♂
OMG, his tone is so good. No matter what band or style, it’s always unmistakably Portnoy. This just feels damn good and right. Can’t wait for Dream Theater stuff in 2024. THANK YOU DRUMEO for featuring this legend!!!
Mike’s playing adds so much flavor to the rhythm.
Images and Words was my introduction to Dream Theater back in 1998. Picked it up from a used cd store. I will never forget listening to that album. Then immediately buying Awake and listening to the entire album. Then finding Falling Into Infinity and solidifying my eternal love for Dream Theater. ❤
It's so dope hearing this song with real drum sounds.
Love that Portnoy is back in Dream Theater. No disrespect to Mangini, but Portnoy's fills are very fluid while Mangini feels very technical. Both exceptional drummers in their own right!
What a joy to hear my favorite drummer of all time playing his original composition. :D
Welcome back, Mr. Portnoy!
He is very humble on his approach to this song in particular. Yeah it's a 4/4 and a very straighforward song, but he puts emphasis on his creativity and what characterizes him as a drummer, he plays a lot with the arrangements that Petrucci makes and the accents make the song so unique in terms of drumming, his creativity.
Mike Portnoy is a modern and technical version of Ringo Starr. So much passion and joy on his playing.
I have a feeling Mike would be ecstatic to read that comparison.
@@twocatsyelling723definitely, Mike loves Ringo!
and John Petrucci is a modern technical version of David Gilmour.
Still one of my all-time favourites - across all bands and songs! Something just "clicked" for me with this song, way back then and the feeling never left! I've been obsessed with Dream Theater ever since. So great to have Mike back, too!
Was never a big dream fan but seeing Mike back with them makes me smile. This guy is so god damn good. That outro kicks so much ass
What always impressed me besides the awesome chops and wicked feel is when you actually see Mike drumming what is immediately evident is his economy of motion, how he's working his way around the kit in a smooth flowing, effortless style but still sounding like he's battering the skins like they had slapped his Ma.
One of the all time greats IMO. Certainly a prog and fusion rock to metal drumming legend.
Always neat and amazing!
Let’s gooooo!🔥
you guys did it! He's actually at Drumeo!! Oh man... Dave must be going crazy too haha
When's Danny Carey coming?
Brandon, you guys just made a lot of people happy for Christmas!
@@chris_in_stereo- that was the goal 😁
NO WAY I CANT BELIEVE PORTNOY IS COMING TO DRUMEO!