I gotta say, these kids were a FANTASTIC audience. They gave me their full attention for the entire demonstration - no talking, no cell phones, fully engaged. Especially considering they've probably never heard Dream Theater or even Prog Rock, I couldn't have asked for a better crowd. And they were probably also a bit nervous for their own performances to follow 😂 Much thanks to them for being a great audience!!

@FMATheQuiet

2 жыл бұрын

A good drummer is a drummer who does not turn his back on the audience.

@Anidawehi

Жыл бұрын

@@FMATheQuiet Go worship your stone and false prophet and leave him alone. Got it?

@riovp

5 ай бұрын

Quis fazer o que não tem na música e fez mal

you played one of the most complex Dream Theater songs for a bunch of booger eaters. Good job!

@shawndsilva9482

4 жыл бұрын

Brady Graham 😂😂

His technique is so smooth! Great to watch and fun to learn from! :D

@ChrisJohnsonDrums

3 жыл бұрын

OMG how did I miss this comment?? First of all, thank you! Secondly, DUDE I love watching you on Twitch. You actually inspired me to start live streaming! So thanks, and keep doing what you're doing 👍💪🙏☕

What I love about this cover is that it was done in front of an audience. No redos, no splicing together different takes. Just raw playing. Well done, Chris. You killed it.

@ChrisJohnsonDrums

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, I was ridiculously nervous that day! Mostly just hoping the cameras and recording equipment would work correctly haha. Btw I checked out your channel, really good stuff man!

The paint drying on my walls has more enthusiasm than these kids watching

These kids have no idea what they are witnessing

@kingjames1056

7 жыл бұрын

straight sick

@Koragh_

6 жыл бұрын

Altay Bayraktar the fat black with strip tshirt seemed to enjoy it

@RinaldoJonathan

6 жыл бұрын

I enjoy DT since I was 10 years old. :v

@rizkyrendyawanramadhan2414

6 жыл бұрын

Thats what i thought

@theRevVA32

6 жыл бұрын

Thought the exact thing lol

I don't think he flipped his drums around to show them what he was doing, I think he did it to avoid the kids expressionless faces putting him off and killing his vibe 😂

@wildanS

6 жыл бұрын

LMAO, best explanation ever, and it's probably true.

@Hypehype-eg4yx

5 жыл бұрын

Yesss! That's why 😂😂

@karthikmahesh2182

4 жыл бұрын

I've played on stage, and I was too busy figuring out what to hit next to look at the audience much. So I never saw the expressions on the audience's faces, and I always had to ask the guitarists lol.

Unlike so many other vid's of this tune, Chris isn't struggling, forcing, or pounding his kit in to submission. Great stick control, and nice to see the kit 'played' instead of just beat to sh*t. The more I hear the tune, the more I feel the need to learn it as well! A job well done!!!

@ChrisJohnsonDrums

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I really appreciate that! You should definitely learn it. It's really fluid to play cause Portnoy wrote some awesome parts!

@1969ryson

8 жыл бұрын

+applejacks971 I agree, unlike many other drummers who attempt this song, you can tell this is well within his ability level and he isn't trying to play something that is just a little too hard for him as it seems to be with many other drummers.

@the6ig6adwolf

6 жыл бұрын

applejacks971 you should watch Marco Minnemann play it, he makes it look easy.

@applejacks971

5 жыл бұрын

@@the6ig6adwolf Marco's video is my favorite! I love his solo at the end, epic!

@applejacks971

5 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisJohnsonDrums It's been 2 years and I still haven't taken the time to learn this :( I gotta get on the ball!

holy fucking hell, i’ve never heard anyone but Portnoy himself play this song any cleaner. even though i’ve been a drummer for well over a decade, i still can’t even comprehend keeping track of every single time change in this whole song. this guy is really something special; the way he makes this look so effortless is absolutely mind-bending. 🤯

it would be funny to play octavarium so the kids would fall asleep

@MigiDrums

7 жыл бұрын

Donald trump lmao

Showing this song to these kids is like giving dog food to a cat

@lolitarun101

8 жыл бұрын

I agree

@tharrock337

7 жыл бұрын

I don't think kids need to understand it, it's cool to show them something different is out there. As a child I loved Beethoven. I didn't know what fugue was, I couldn't even tell you if what I listened to was Beethoven but I still liked it. Now is this gonna resonate with every single one of them? No! But I ask you will this resonate with every single adult? Absolutely not. If even one of the kids walked out there to google dream theater this is a huge success.

@Badassvidsz

7 жыл бұрын

I'm giving dog food to the Neighborhood cats for soo long and they eat it very well plus that they haven't started barking so far ...lol

@MM-MISTER-M

6 жыл бұрын

some cats love dog food.

@trucebruce2451

6 жыл бұрын

Bonetrussle - Meggalovania

Wow these kids don't seem to be impressed by anything ;)

@thaincrediblemaier

8 жыл бұрын

This generation sucks balls. We need some musical revolution like punk to take out the trash now!

@hellskreamer

8 жыл бұрын

+bad hair .day You see, when kids get really excited or just hear something really loud, the vibrations tend to make some feel sick, but they still enjoy it, i remember that from when i was at my first concert, that was Iron Maiden, and i was like shaking and feeling really bad but i was so overly excited xD! That's HOPEFULLY the case here aswell :). Cheers

@KoMar551

8 жыл бұрын

+bad hair .day bro these kids were exposed niki minaj, lil wayne and shit like that all their short lives. no wonder they sit through this as if this i torture.

@apollic9125

8 жыл бұрын

its not even that they look sick they look bored.

@WePeeWithTheDoorOpen

8 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy performances like this... but I never really pay attention to how bored I look sitting there with a straight face all the time xD

This might have been the best DT cover I've seen on KZread so far. Apart from Marco Minnemann.

@monzxsa

8 жыл бұрын

you haven't seen josh steffen played this song

@metalfilms6660

8 жыл бұрын

+Sora Uchiha Sorry I forgot him

@geraldbrust6330

8 жыл бұрын

+Sora Uchiha Josh is an incredible one of a kind drummer very talented dude

@GoodForNothingDrums

8 жыл бұрын

Josh steffen does it better than this, but tis is still a great cover

@nedsavage1591

8 жыл бұрын

llallwlwlwlelslele

Nailed it. Hilarious to watch the expressions, or lack their of from the kids

@totty2524

7 жыл бұрын

In all fairness, prog rock and metal isn't really something that you head bang to. When I listen to prog metal I usually relax and feel the music. Maybe the kids aren't as bored as they seem.

@DadRockProject

7 жыл бұрын

Ive headbanged to Dream Theater plenty of times!

@c_townmtg

7 жыл бұрын

Matt Crouch finger bang next time

@DadRockProject

7 жыл бұрын

LOL, Just went to Dream Theater Astonishing Live last night. I didn't head bang through most of it because they wanted everyone sitting through 3/4s of the show. But they encored with As I Am and Pull Me Under -- you know dang well I was grooving to that!

@DadRockProject

7 жыл бұрын

I did see a yawn at about 6:13

Those kids will learn one day just how hard it is to play this part. But the fact someone came up with this from the top of there head is what's even more amazing. Mike portnoy is one a of a kind. Hopefully someone of is generation will be the next. Probably not a kid in this crowd but someone.

@wildanS

6 жыл бұрын

Nope, they will not learn it. Only thing they will learn is lyrics to some crappy gangsta shit rap.

what is this class and how do i get into it.

@ChrisJohnsonDrums

9 жыл бұрын

Sgt.James Doakes Haha I wish it was a class! Just a one time event unfortunately

@Babasaurusrex

9 жыл бұрын

Chris Johnson ah thats too bad.

@DreifachZwei

8 жыл бұрын

+Son of Anarchy I don't think you ever actually ever see his body do you? It's just kind of assumed. Therefore, I don't believe it.

it's wonderful to learn the generation of today about dream theater

@ChrisJohnsonDrums

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Share!! And I agree, wish I was told about them sooner myself!

Of all the DOE covers posted on KZread, he probably has the closest tone to Portnoy's drums. Great job!

@ChrisJohnsonDrums

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! MP has the best rock/metal drum sound! I use that album as a reference whenever I tune/mix my drums.

@aaronbachelder2507

8 жыл бұрын

I'm a guitarist not a drummer and my philosophy is that there's no such thing as "close enough" when it comes to tuning any instrument and drums are no exception. If I can be honest, it's one thing I miss a lot about Portnoy vs. Mangini. Mangini's tone is too "thin" for me. He's an amazing player I'm not taking anything away from him but it's like the difference between Yngwie Malmsteen using a Strat with single coil and Steve Vai using double humbuckers. Both amazing players, but humbuckers give a better tone. Good on you for taking that into consideration when you play. I could tell if nobody else could.

@IshmamAhmed

8 жыл бұрын

+Aaron Bachelder Hey, another guitarist here, I am a humbucker (active) supporter and, even i use EMG's however I cannot entirely agree with your statement about how Humbuckers have a better tone than Single coils. Remember, 'to each their own'. Me and you may love Active pups, however, most of the people in this world prefer single coil over active, only because most songs were made from single coil pups. Im guessing you're a metalhead for which you support Humbuckers. right?

@SapmiNeiden

8 жыл бұрын

+Aaron Bachelder There is no such thing as "the best" pickup. :)

@BrandonofRedemption

8 жыл бұрын

"Single Coil over active" doesn't make sense. You can have passive humbucker pickups.

Why does this guy look like some kind of Dave Grohl's son? BTW he's damn good, well done, really!

Fuck if I had been there I would have flipped out and congratulated him for that amazing cover.

Aquiles cried watching this

@JdDiehl

3 жыл бұрын

Hey now...Aquiles is a god

5:55 that groove change got that kid in the back.

@TronciM

4 жыл бұрын

It looks like he was the only one who actually knew the song

Man that is a cool thing you do with the kids Chris. Your playing is exceptional and I hope the kids understand just what dedication it takes to play that song! Well done mate!

Chris man, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Great job. Good work. Keep doing these covers and I will keep on appreciating man. Respect.

By far the best drum cover I've ever seen from such a hard song by Dream Theater.

looool look at the children faces, they dont even know whats happening

this is seriously one of the best covers of DOE on KZread. I've seen others where they are trying too hard or they replace something for something g that doesnt quite fit. yours just seemed so natural and effortless 👏👏👏

Thanks man, really glad I checked out your drum videos, and I wanna see more!!

I just found this and I'm blown away! Wow my son! You are AWESOME! What talent you have! So proud, Momma

Even if only one picks up six, you done good. Great playing!

You killed it Chris!!! Great job!!! Genius is rare that's why few understand it. I get it. Let the masses have there boom bap boom bap.

I have this saying, "If you can play Dream theatre .....then you can play anything"....! We love you Chris!!

@ChrisJohnsonDrums

Жыл бұрын

Haha I like that saying! 🙏🙏

@Anidawehi

Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisJohnsonDrums I won't be a stranger!! I'll try my best to watch your live streams and kick it with you and your people!!!

Great job!! You nailed every part of it!

Warning to all you in the comments: scroll back up. Nothing to see here but people whining about how the kids look bored, and taking any opportunity they can to hate on "the music of today". Seriously guys, you're more childish than the kids in this video.

freaken awesome. LOVE dream theater

Absolutely had me watching you like a hawk....phenomenally done...

Really like the toms sound here. Really wish I could do kit stuff like this

Very well played Chris!! DT is so cool to play. Congrats

Sir, you just nailed it. Congratulations, wish I had the same technique you demonstrated there.

Oh man thats awesome, ive been a Dream Theater fan for a bit now and its always awesome to see such great covers

So awesome and the drums sound perfect!

You're amazing, one of the best Dance of Eternity's cover on youtube!

Not a drummer. Just a fan of DT. Man, youre real solid. Good job.

@ChrisJohnsonDrums

9 жыл бұрын

birdingable I only reply to drummers... damnit! haha jk, thanks man!

@birdingable

9 жыл бұрын

Haha. Been listening to you playing this song since i found it. Good job bro. More vids pls.

Chris, that was flawless man. Need more videos.\m/

I'm loving your intensity and your skill! Awesome cover Chris! -Daniel

Well played man!! cleanest live cover I have seen.

Great work, man. With a groove and like a champ.

Sick!You kill it, man!😱👌🏼

Awesome job, Chris.

really tight playing man that was sick.

Wow excellent man! That little right to left fill always gave me trouble but you blew right through it!

That was a fantastic cover. Absolutely beautiful

You ROCK dude! Mad skills and keeping it real! Congratz! Cheers from Brazil! =)

Great cover! keep it flowing!

So sick. Loving the Sonic tee, haha

Chris, great job man! That song is a beast and you nailed it.

Now I know where I first saw you!!!! This is the video. Dude, you blew me away!!!! Nicely done brother 👏👍👌

@ChrisJohnsonDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Haha right on man, thanks! I was so anxious that day 😅 but all the cameras/recording equipment worked and I didn't make too many mistakes 🙏

I never really realized how much Between the Buried and Me sound like Dream Theater. Now I see the influence like crazy. I never got into them but at least I can enjoy the inspiration through BTBAM. This was a great cover as well. Maybe these kids are just really intensely focused on it.

Very nice playing, man! Way to go! \o

Who dislikes this work of art?! 47 people have no souls

@rjordist4925

6 жыл бұрын

HFpayne17 because there are 47 kids watching him playing there. lol

Idk what was up with the kids... One of the most technically difficult songs ever... And he did a phenomenal job.

@NecroMorrius

6 жыл бұрын

MrPschocher lol, I learned this song by ear

@ledgy69

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah this isn't actually that difficult

@blakewarrens3925

6 жыл бұрын

Its not an easy song but as far as prog goes this is pretty beginner stuff lol. Try some AAL for technically difficult

@ledgy69

6 жыл бұрын

@@blakewarrens3925 amen Blake. Nothing has improved my drumming like learning AAL songs (obviously proper practice on top of that also)

@ledgy69

6 жыл бұрын

@@blakewarrens3925 Garstka truly Is the GOAT imo.

Awesome, Chris

Loving the cover man! Great job

that is the most awesome thing i've ever watched

this is awesome! Great cover!!

Hey, Chris. Love the footwork from 7:31. And all done in one take, splendid!

@ChrisJohnsonDrums

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I saw your cover of Panic Attack, good stuff!

Very nice. You nailed it!

Fantastic playing!

Its that time of year again to listen to this

@ChrisJohnsonDrums

9 ай бұрын

I'm grateful anyone would want to watch it once, let alone yearly haha 🙏 cheers

Excellent Job. You made a complex tune look easy.

you nailed it man !

Just wow!!!!

Awesome! Congrats from Argentina!

very cool stuff. i wish when i was a kid someone would have preformed drums for me. I started playing drums this year, at 19, and while its better late than never, i wish i started sooner. ...anyway, i appreciate the cover song. if just one kid saw that and got inspired that day that's for sure a job well done

Oke 360 persons disliked this? Great performance and Chris is a very patience and kind with the kids! Super!

Holy shit!! Spot on!

impressive! you've nailed it. congratz

I genuinely enjoyed watching you play my favorite band. Amazing work man!

@ChrisJohnsonDrums

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, thanks and cheers 🙏

Awesome dude!! amazing cover and spot on playing keep it up buddy! :)

I think you made some new Dream Theater fans that day! great playing!

@ChrisJohnsonDrums

2 жыл бұрын

I hope so!! Thank you much 🙏

Glad you enjoyed it! I checked out your channel, nice bass covers! definitely wanna see more.

If nothing else, you have a really, really good name! I like how he talks about why he has so many drums and is it really necessary, and I thought he had a great answer, and that answer is because its fun. I mean what more do you need to know than that. Also, he did a better job on this song than many other covers of this that I have heard.

First time I've watched a video with the camera angles like yours and the drum kit backwards to the audience. Both allow us to see a whole lot more of what drummers are actually doing to create all that sound. VERY cool! And amazing cover, man! DT would indeed be impressed and proud, I think.

Amazing! You killed it!

Excellent job, Chris! That was a big bite you took. :-)

masterclass🔥🔥

Kids are having a great time :/ Awesome cover bro

AMAZING!!!!!!!

That was incredible.

Outstanding job Chris! I can't think of many more complex rhythmic compositions of progressive music than DOE. Just the number of time signatures alone makes my brain want to melt.

@ChrisJohnsonDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that really means a lot! Here was my take away from months and months (and months) of practicing the song: 1. It all breaks down to groupings of 2 and 3 2. If you listen to anything enough, it will EVENTUALLY stick hahah Cheers

Flawless!!!

If you had a talentless hip hop "artist" blabbering over a pre recorded track the kids would have been jumping all over the place

@utkuerdogan3429

8 жыл бұрын

Totally true dude 😂

@SuperEvilMonkey1

7 жыл бұрын

They're being educated, if it were an actual concert I'm sure you would see some jumping around.

@ub-ilordrooqckus6710

7 жыл бұрын

Mcufre There are a lot of talented rappers, but that's more about the lyrical content and not really on a musical level

@charliesarmmole704

7 жыл бұрын

I can appreciate a well produced EDM track, as long as it doesn't give any douchey vibes like gunshot sound fx or "smoke weed fuck bitches"

@vibes6326

6 жыл бұрын

here we have the standard old prog rock grouch who is CONVINCED that any music that involves synthetics or programming doesn't take any talent whatsoever, open ya mind a little bit, most of these "artists" have an amazing ear for beats, rhythms and melodies, know how to write a catchy ass hook, are insanely good with stage presence/hyping up the crowd, and produce their music so it sounds absolutely crystal clear, just because the "instrumentals" aren't played with real instruments definitely doesn't mean they're talentless, comments like these don't prove your point, they just make you and others like you look like clowns

It's unfortunate that this was lost on your audience. But props on this track. One of the hardest tracks to learn right with all the changes. And your technique is great man. Keep up the good work, and keep educating young musicians.

Awesome performance Chris! Best drum cover I've ever seen of this song, and live with no cuts or punches! Well done! The whole thing is exceptional, but I especially loved the left hand snare triplets at 9:04. Keep rockin'! \m/ \m/

Been watching this video for a couple of years now. Soon, I will be doing my first ever "drum clinic" at an elementary school and I'll probably do the same as you, which is placing the drums facing the wall so the kids can see what's going on. It's a sight that people don't see often. I also planned on playing The Dance of Eternity, among other songs as well. I mainly want to show the kids that playing drums is much more than playing a basic 4/4 rock beat. All the songs I picked for this clinic are different examples that show how a song can be a pretty busy one for a drummer, much more than what most listeners could realise.

@ChrisJohnsonDrums

Жыл бұрын

Omg dude that's awesome!! Seriously made my day, thanks for letting me know 🙏 I hope your clinic smashes, and I'm sure the kids will enjoy hearing something out of the ordinary 🤘 Cheers!

"Did you write that yourself?" "Are you done asking stupid questions about things I clearly talked about before I started playing for you?" That's how I would have answered that.

Absolutely great Chris. That's the kind of demo that should enjoy people to play drums ;-)

superb perfection man.

Dude that`s a fucking hard song to pick!, good playing man, good playing

excelente técnica, excelente cover de una canción extremadamente difícil. felicidades!