His fills are drumming genius. The double bass drums add so much more to the original recording. Getting Portnoy for a Nickleback show would be like renting a Ferrari to go to the local shop.

@marquisdelafayette1929

4 ай бұрын

Yeah like what he did other than that double bass during the chorus.. maybe because it’s hard to unhear what it actually is.

@eatsmylifeYT

4 ай бұрын

"BASS" Why do a lot of people think it's "BASE"? Whether it's the guitar or the drum? And to think you people are trying to comment on a musical thing. It just shows you people are effing posers.

@vvoof2601

4 ай бұрын

@@eatsmylifeYT chill.

@eatsmylifeYT

4 ай бұрын

@@vvoof2601 Triggered, aren't you? You're obviously one of THEM.

I can’t unhear the double bass in the chorus now it’s so good.

Mike is a fuckin genius

@Endureth1

4 ай бұрын

100 percent! Nicklebacks drummer is gonna develop and dr king problem after hearing this. lol!

@user-dj6cn4db8c

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely 💯

@saab352

4 ай бұрын

Hahahaha

@saab352

4 ай бұрын

Mike is one of the greatest drummers of all time

@theprisonier

4 ай бұрын

So many Mike in DT… 😂

His signature fills, double bass drums and all his genius parts made that song 200% better.

Both versions are awesome! But, you cannot deny the feel, power and passion, that Mike brings to whatever he does!

@beussta

4 ай бұрын

original drum is totally basic

He improved the song like a thousand times 😂

@andrewvasquez7872

4 ай бұрын

right? the actual drums sounded like something new drummers could do haha.

@thefitgm335

4 ай бұрын

​@@andrewvasquez7872Simple doesn't mean bad or beginner. Don't gatekeep drumming. There are plenty of songs with fantastic drummers, doing simple beats.

@DanVibesTV

4 ай бұрын

@@andrewvasquez7872 nah, it's just a different genre. It's straight rock that is very pop compatible. Nothing wrong about that, just a more radio friendly style. There is enough space in music all kinds of genres.

@jasonhelmich484

4 ай бұрын

Nah, the double bass definitely could work but other than that original is still better

@Poppa_Badger

2 ай бұрын

​@@thefitgm335Nick Mason of Pink Floyd is a great example of a good drummer that keeps it simple. If he weren't good, he wouldn't have been with the band from the beginning. Some have more technical skills, others like John Bonham and Nick Mason, were great time keepers, never losing the beat, no matter how long the song. Some drummers suit a certain band like Mike Portnoy and Dream Theater. I could only imagine what a Pink Floyd tune would morph into it played by Mike Portnoy. Actually, Voivod did an exceptional cover of Pink Floyd's "Astronomy Domine", with double bass!!! Amazing!👍🏼😊🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

If Mike Portnoy was doing this for Nickelback songs I definitely would have been a fan of the band. 😂

@BaconIsNotBiceps

4 ай бұрын

I couldn't tell you the name of a single Nickelback tune, but can tell you the name of 100 Dream Theater tunes. Mike made this song kickass for sure. I'd buy it.

@lconnerz100

4 ай бұрын

@@BaconIsNotBicepsI can name you a lot of their songs. The band is actually very very good. The reason people hate Nickelback is not because they don’t like their songs it’s because people are sheep. People hate them without knowing why or listening to their songs. An American comedian one day said on a tv show or podcast that he thought Nickelback were shit. That was the defining moment and people randomly thought they hated them as well.

This guy is So Fucking Humble! He did a phenomenal job and his improve was on point and didn't think he was a good fit? Now I gotta find where Dream Theatre is playing near me to hear this guy Tear It Up!!!

@user-bo9yr7fw5o

4 ай бұрын

Welcome to Dream Theater's fan club hahaha

@Yellow_Leader

4 ай бұрын

He JUST rejoined Dream Theater. New album expected this year and a tour to follow.

@8180634

4 ай бұрын

​​@@Yellow_Leader he's back in dream theater? What happened to Mike Mangini (sp?)?

@Yellow_Leader

4 ай бұрын

@@8180634 By all accounts it was an amicable split. You can find MM's and MP's statements about it by googling. I'd link but I'm on mobile.

@BrettMingie

4 ай бұрын

​@@8180634 Mangoni was a good trooper. He understood that it was a temporary gig.

People are all over el estepario Nuts and hes extremely talented. But when you see these drummers especially Mike Portnoy You see the creative Genius that many dont have. There are people that can play anything and everything But thats all they have. The ability to write is what sets players like Mike apart

Mike's playing in A7X 'Save Me' is what got me interested in drumming, I love that song, it's my all time favourite!

@jasonbloated1252

4 ай бұрын

Damn hell yeah I LOVED learning that song on drums

What a humble guy full of respect! He doesn’t need to put nickelback down like so many rock/metal fans and even musicians of the genre do! He is a pro full of love for music! He adds his style not to „make it better“ just showing his interpretation! Thanks for answering all the nickeback-hate in that way! Ps: i am not loving or hating them! But they deserve appreciation and for sure not that hate!

I absolutely love the way Mike Portnoy plays drums. He can turn any song into musical bliss with his drumming techniques. I would love to have heard his drum version on any Nickleback songs.

Absolutely incredible song by Mike Portnoy Colby!!!! I’ll say it again….Mike really is a genius on drums 👍👍👍

mike portnoy was the rev sullivan of a7x favirote and the drummer that inspired him. Nightmare he did all the drums in respect of the rev & it was a blessing.

Portnoy is in the conversation with the drumming gods. They don’t get any better.

Mike is top 3 living drummers. The Dude is amazing

Portnoy RAN Avenge Sevenfold!!!👍🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Mike makes them sound so much better. Huge Portnoy fan

His drumming added a whole different layer depth and feeling to the original track. I could only imagine what it would have been like had he toured with them.

I'm a huge Nickelback fan. Especially the Feed The Machine album. And damn Mike. You took this song to a new level

Mike definitely added some cool elements to it. LOVE the double bass and the toms he added! The Toms could actually fit and not take away from the songs feel. But, I'll just say this as my opinion. Never forget the K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid) rule. It's hard to actually do and have it sound good. This song, and watching this video, really proves that rule. The single pumping bass kicks keep the songs energy "Pumping" and moving along which actually makes it easier for most people, who are not musicians, to tap their feet to it and feel the songs energy and vibe. I'm sure there were takes in the studio with Nickelback where they had more complex parts and maybe even a double bass in the arrangement. But that's why you get a producer, Robert John "Mutt" Lange in this case, who can help with this. Obviously Lange's record speaks for itself.

He made the song feel much better than the original!

Dude, the Nickelback show at STURGIS here on KZread, is the best damn Nickelback concert you'll probably ever find. Props to the guys running sound. Absolute FIRE.

He's so good. And seems like a really good dude. I mean some of the stuff he plays is just gross good😊

Portnoy on the Nightmare album was incredible.

Huge nickelback fan here and you did absolute justice to their song 👍

There is a Soul in his drumming that makes every song new life❤

He played for A7X and did all the drum tracs on Nightmare...I am the one guy who doesn't love or hate NB..love how mike always talk/explains/remembers a lot, you get a drummer like Van Williams and you're f***ed as he is so quiet. He nailed this which, admittedly is like driving a Bugatti in a parking lot.

Minus the vocals , it has a Adrenaline Mob feel to it. Love it. Thanks Colby Great reaction.

Mike absolutely nailed this song!! With a little fine tuning like he said, it would make non nickeback fans like the song!

MP is incredible and a fun guy to listen to. This song rocks BTW.

Wow, I had never heard this song before but Mike killed it. That double bass was on point in the chorus. Well done!

Seriously great take and approach of Mike!!! WOW!!! GOLD!

He killed it! Love his style.

Portnoy is so entertaining, and his improv was genius. His playing came across as effortless. Being Canadian, I may feel honour-bound to be neutral about Nickelback, and I respect their formula because no one can argue with how successful they are, but I have never heard this song before. I'd know their stuff from the 90s but after that... not at all. My true love is (prog) metal, especially when it comes to vocals, lyrics and drums, and as Portnoy illustrated, double bass makes EVERYTHING better.

Loved the double bass corus and ending of verses I think it pumps the song even more than it already is loved it wonder what he would've done to the other songs if he did do the gig

COLBY BRUTALLIKE FROM PORTUGAL BROTHER THIS IS SICK MIKE PORTNOY PLAYING IS BRUTAAALLLL🤜🤛

When you know... you know! Awesome display of musicianship. Thanks to you for showing this...

Absolutely phenomenal video. Yes, the musicianship of MP is top of the class as a rock drummer. Loved his improvisation and as you said “the save” which was seamless.

This entire series is absolute gold🤘💯

I said this in the video for this on Drumeo. Nickelback drummer should smash his kits and take up playing the bass. This made this song exponentially better.

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥smashing it all day long

the double bass, with the Accents on the symbol and tom, Excellent!!

fascinating to watch a drummer at work. They are special human beings. A bit chaotic but in such a vital way for music.

Portnoy is an awesome and solid drummer who can play anything and is a very cool guy too!! Enjoyed this video very much!

Love your videos, dude! Thank you. Great reviews!

The double bass addition was EPIC

Thanks Colby for sharing this

the double kicks in the chorus elevate the song so much!

People need to understand that Daniel Adair is an absolute beast...

This Drumeo series is the reason I bought a drum kit less than a month ago. I’ve always wanted to play, but didn’t think I could do it. I started the 30 day free trial 3 weeks ago and I’m already reading sheet music and working on learning Enter Sandman by Metallica. That’s a lot for someone who’s never sat behind a kit before! I am fairly new to the metal world, but quickly fell in love with all the amazing drummers ❤

Imagine going to Nickelfest and seeing him on drums? Hell yeah!

LOVED what he did with this song. Soooooo good.

Imagine being the actual drummer for Nickelback and seeing Mike Portnoy vastly improve your work with such little effort.

See this is why I'm glad Mike is back with Dream Theater. I miss his improvising and "feel" with DT. Not to say that Mangini was bad, just different.

This was very fun to watch. Thank you!

Mike is a legend

Thank you. Love your videos!

I was just with Mike n the last time I saw him he was still with the Winery Dogs. I told him I hope n pray that u n the guys from DT can work out whatever issues there r. At the time he wasn't sure. Again I saw saw him a week ago n said WOW, the last time I saw u, u wasn't sure. Now the bomb drops that u r back with DT..He said u wanted it now u got it..I can't wait to c them back together FINALLY

He's too good for everyone ❤

Mike is the man!!!

Portnoy IS Dream Theater.lol I truly enjoy watching Mike because he is incredibly humble for being SO DAMN GOOD. He keeps saying that he would've screwed up every song. More like, MADE THEM ALL BETTER!!!😆👍🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Love this guy.

That's fuckin awesome Mike loved it

As a metal drummer of 20 years. Yes he should of used the double bass, especially in the chorus

He is a genius!!

Nickel back has got the best production. Killer driving music

I've watched this twice now on two different channels... Man I'm a new fan of Mike now!

Not a touring bass player but I play with a few cover bands and I find that playing stuff like nickelback get great crowd reaction. Easy to play and fun gigs. Also the most money for the night. Haha

He is a genius!

Mike killed it!

I loved it that is so cool he's fun to be around 😊

Many people hate them but they still crushing out stadiums!

Mike is awesome 👌

He brought energy to the song and made it way more interestingly

Portnoy was always the heart of Dream Theater for me so seeing him back in the band is super exciting for new music

I'm going to release a video of my dad reacting to me reacting to this dude reacting to mike portnoy

This video is cool AF! Every second of it.

Daniel Adair does have the prog ability take a look at Martone. But dang mike really is a genius. Love his version for sure

The double bass !!!!! not a huge nickelback fan, but this is this is my favorite.

This guy... 1113. Respect.

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD MIKE MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!!!!

He killed it

Amazing musician

This is amazing! ❤

Yeah I’m a bass guitarist of nearly 27 years and I’m a singer too. I love nickelback !!

Mike always fucking great drummer dude 🤘 genius man 🤘

What you expect Mike is one of the drumming gods yo

You know what is crazy, I am an oboe player but I cannot get enough of watching these reactions.

I really like the way he plays. I like his slant and innovation . I like Brian Tinchy as well

He definitely adds something something different to the song but i like the original too. Like Mike said, its more chilled out which sometimes i like more than something heavier. If they did it with the double bass, i think it would overpower the guitar and bass so they would have to add like a second tack of guitar and bass to balance it back out.

LOVE IT~

Nailed that song!

We need more cow bell!!

Genius!

Totally was digging the double bass.

If he keeps practicing, he’ll be good one of these days!

That was Awesome 👌 👏 👍

I've never heard this song before watching this Drumeo episode either (just never came across it, or any Nickleback, for that matter), so it was great seeing his interpretation and then listening to the original. The original has a good, solid beat. But I prefer the spice and drive of his version. It was like watching/hearing the drums weaving a complex tapestry with the other instruments instead of simply providing a beat. Never seen or heard anything quite like it. Wish he did do a second take to iron out the few misses, but that first take was as close to perfection as it gets. It was great. He's a hell of a musician. Note: I'm not a drummer and this was also my first introduction to Mike Portnoy. He has a new fan.

I saw A7X live in 2010, and just now realised Mike must have been their drummer on that show, i had no idea. 🤣