Hey Mike. I will miss your performances with Dream Theater. Thank you for your great contributions to the band.

@rvm8315

7 ай бұрын

yes I will too. when I first heard outcry in 2011 I knew barriers had been broken..... you definitely elevated my favorites bands music... thank you

@driftless7134

7 ай бұрын

I'm pretty conflicted about their decision. This last album was their best with this line up and the production and drums were incredible! Sad to see Mangini go. Such a great guy too! God bless you Mr. Mangini!

@SafeInstinct

7 ай бұрын

Me to - I will miss Mangini a lot

@danlc95

7 ай бұрын

Same. I was very much looking forward to the next album. He's been a tremendous inspiration as he always was and always will be.

@deepenwadhwa4027

6 ай бұрын

Same! Mike, we have always loved your drumming and will continue to in the future. Both Mikes are amazing for different reasons with their unique styles but fans can get really one sides and unsupportive sometimes. I hope the other kind of fans, like us, have showed you just how much your drumming to them. ❤🤘

Mike Mangini is on the list of reasons why I play guitar.

@thunderanderson

Жыл бұрын

LOL ! I understand, but I have been given an Awesome thing. My favorite band, with 2 incredible drummers to learn from, and play along to

@faririzki1422

Жыл бұрын

He is the reason I feel always amateur in drumming and always will be forever. If he not have a feeling, how about another drummer?

@user-lv4zj3vz6q

Жыл бұрын

This band is the main reason why i quit music

@rebirth_mishap

11 ай бұрын

I draw stick figures because of this man

@u.v.s.5583

10 ай бұрын

Yeah, there is this nuisance that some call Petrucci. Can be pretty annoying to ones ego when they pick up the guitar.

I can't count how many times I watch this a day 😂. I will miss you Mr. Mangini in DT. I wish you make an appearance in future DT shows to play these songs live again.🙏

I'll miss you Mike Mangini. A lot of us will. Still feel sad that you had to endure this.

@diegopelozo2679

7 ай бұрын

Portnoy cagado en sus pantalones cuando le toque tocar esta pieza 😅

@ytsejam7

7 ай бұрын

​@@diegopelozo2679nop, portnoy es mejor que mangini, no será dificil

@diegopelozo2679

7 ай бұрын

@@ytsejam7 claro ! 🤣 cuanto toque The Alien te suplico que vuelvas aquí y pegues el enlace.

@deyoz1

7 ай бұрын

I am very disappointed with DT to let magini go. I became DT fan since 2003, but Magini became my favorite members of band. I love him as an artist and a great human.

@ytsejam7

7 ай бұрын

@@diegopelozo2679portnoy puede con eso y más sin verse robotizado como Mangini, el cual es como un libro de texto, mientras que Portnoy es literatura, saludos.

When people get to Area 51, Mike Mangini will open the door

@edrianmay

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂....the best comment 😂😂

@perecanyelles6469

Жыл бұрын

With Virgil

@fpvgood

Жыл бұрын

omg I love this😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@nengstro

Жыл бұрын

🤣😅😂

@babyjesuslovesme1219

Жыл бұрын

im there

Song with one of mike mangini's greatest contributions to the albums, results: one of the fan favorite songs on the album, drummers of the world in shock and a grammy winner..

@Legionbass19

Жыл бұрын

It’s probably my personal least favorite from the album. When it was the lead single I was kind of worried.

@diegoaxexxx123

Жыл бұрын

​@@Legionbass19 It´s an acquired taste for me rn, I love the main melody and the middle instrumental section with the small snare wires down fill at the beginning of it, so tasteful!

@InzidenzPanik

Жыл бұрын

@@Legionbass19 It is so different from the rest of the album. To me is was Mangini making all his haters shut up in a song.

@ConstantineM

Жыл бұрын

This new album is bad. A dramatic turn of events is top by them

@diegoaxexxx123

Жыл бұрын

@@ConstantineM agreed about ADTOE being the best of MM era, but self title and the astonishing are worse than this album, mostly self title because of the production, even though it has the enemy inside which is an absolute banger. D/T is somewhere around this album in terms of quality.

thanks fo 13years. Mike "The Alien" Mangini

@JLA_254

7 ай бұрын

😢 I’ll miss him. He did so much in DT. A very good drummer ❤

@muhammadfikkri1866

7 ай бұрын

😢😢😢

I will surely miss this drum playstyle and complexity, the challenges are real for this one. Thank you for the inspiration, Mike

I feel incredibly lucky to have witnessed the 'A View from the Top of the World' tour in Singapore, especially after learning about Mangini's departure from the band. Mangini's contributions as a drummer to DT are undeniable. His technical prowess broke through the barriers of the Portnoy era, allowing DT's music to venture into even bolder territories. I'm deeply disappointed with DT's decision, although I know they couldn't care less about my disappointment. To put it bluntly, just the drumming in the song 'Alien' alone is enough to keep MP practicing for a while, let alone creating such drumming. Among DT's decisions, letting MP go was the second biggest mistake, and bringing him back was the top one. I can confidently say that, among all drummers worldwide, nobody is more suitable for DT than Mangini.

@diegopelozo2679

7 ай бұрын

❤ coincido al 100 cada palabra que escribiste. Portnoy no podrá tocar esto ni en 10 años

@FXLabTradingStrategy

6 ай бұрын

Agree

@hendraeka9123

5 ай бұрын

Agree

It's just so funny how before leaving Dream Theater, everyone kept saying we want Portnoy, it's not the same, but now everyone says how great he is with all his fills and proficiency, and how he is superior to Portnoy. Just funny and I've watched this drama from its birth!

@solarpower26

5 ай бұрын

Portnoy & Mangini should be together in DT

@davelospinoso9022

5 ай бұрын

Mangini is amazing but he's not a writer, he's a teacher. Where Portnoy lacks Manginis chops he makes up for it with writing, singing, production.

@Duskeroth

5 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more@@davelospinoso9022

@Adixon5

5 ай бұрын

@@Ac_AdapterI hear Alex and Geddy are open to a reunion

@cematuchanel6482

4 ай бұрын

from the begining I love mangini more but I respect portnoy

I appreciated Mangini's drum parts much more than Portnoy's. More complexity, more orchestration, more interlocking. Absolute genius!

@keysersoze9511

4 ай бұрын

right. There is a Universe between Magini and Portnoy

@racer80

4 ай бұрын

​@@keysersoze9511yes, the Robot vs the Musican...😁

@juanjaviermartinezhidalgo9442

3 ай бұрын

Yes, for Portnoy is a T1000 robot 😂

@InzidenzPanik

Ай бұрын

@@racer80technique vs sixteenth note rolls and spitting

@racer80

Ай бұрын

@@InzidenzPanik Mangini's drum sound was bad, his show was bad, he's not a songwriter and he doesn't have a style, the only thing was his speed and technique, that doesn't make him a better musician... I watched the whole thing 2 times live... It was enough for me. Goodbye Mike Mangini...,

1:31 This whole fill transition is nothing but pure pleasure from a viewer and fellow drummer's perspective!

Mangini was a huge upgrade for Dream Theater.

@anselmo5104

7 ай бұрын

Yes absolutely, he took DT into another level

@SafeInstinct

7 ай бұрын

agree so very, very much

@indrawoody4382

7 ай бұрын

He make DT more DT..

@matthewgonano636

7 ай бұрын

And they just kicked him out. Lol

@solarpower26

4 ай бұрын

​@@matthewgonano636 they're should keep him. And be like King Crimson

Mike Mangini will be missed, but he accomplished two things: 1. He left an impressive body of work over the past decade plus with DT 2. He converted and/or earned the support of the most diehard Portnoy fans Thanks for the memories, Mange.

Mike Mangini is the best drummer Dream theater

@Lahirunav

17 күн бұрын

Agreed. And Mike Portnoy is Dream Theatre.

8 күн бұрын

Não

@racer80

2 күн бұрын

Yes, and Mike Portnoy is Dream Theater.

A true demonstation that technicality and musicality can be friends.

We will never forget all these Great performances of his Highness, a drummer-legend named Mike Mangini. Thank you!

Mike, from the bottom of my heart. THANK YOU!!!! You’re always going to be part of the Dream Theater family. A monumental talent and just a great person. We truly appreciate everything you have done.

We will always miss You, Mr. Mike "genie" Mangini..

Mike's playing is just next level. DT has such legendary talent. Petrucci, Portnoy, Myung, Rudess and Mangini. All prodigies and top of the heap musicians. There's no other band out there with such a collection of musical titans {of their respective instruments} all in the same band. I've never been a fan of James LaBrie's vocal style and he can be very hit and miss live, but everyone else in the band is off the charts amazing as musicians. Mike is without question one of the greatest drummers to ever sit on the throne. His contribution to drumming and DT cannot be overstated. Mike.....you are LEGEND.

@raingirlcat2245

4 ай бұрын

Actually there is another band, and it’s called Symphony X or even Tool!

@prismix0870

Ай бұрын

James Labrie is an objectively great singer, even if you don’t like his cadence or tone you can’t deny his insane vocal range and tonal versatility

@5dmkiii60

Ай бұрын

@@prismix0870 True. He's got almost operatic range. He's got a great set of pipes. I'm just not a fan of his vocal style personally and his voice is often wildly off key and all over the place in live performances I've watched; unlike their recordings where he's consistent. Can he sing? Absolutely. Are there better vocalists out there that could've been picked for front man of that group. OH YEAH.

@prismix0870

Ай бұрын

@@5dmkiii60 Yeah that’s fair, it took me a while to enjoy his vocal style myself

I'm really appreciating these drum cam versions of DT songs- great job as always!

This is quite remarkable in terms of the ability to recall this amount of information back to back to back... I'm not new to DT but this is next level complexity

@bikerider5296

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention how effortless he makes it.

@tuddygu

Жыл бұрын

This is one of the most complex Dream Theater songs , people who say otherwise are just delusional

@Beerbatter1962

Жыл бұрын

@@bikerider5296 For real. I just can't comprehend how one can follow such a complex song structure, with all the time signature changes, hits, and fills in between, all perfectly timed. I wonder how many times he has to play something like this to get it dialed? You said it; truly remarkable.

@doopum1

Жыл бұрын

@@Beerbatter1962 once you've played stuff like this and it's something you wrote, it's easier to repeat. If he hadn't written the drum part, it would be a lot more difficult. At least in my experience

@jd0879

Жыл бұрын

@@Beerbatter1962He wrote it so it’s easier

Sir, your drumming is not just music, it's a revelation; a breathtaking symphony of power and grace that leaves me in awe.

Clean perfect execution...Only single chop it's in perfect time. No dirty part, no rim shot ..nothing .Mike it's unbelievable.

@tortillasarenotbiceps7622

Жыл бұрын

He makes climbing Everest backward look like a stroll down Easy Street.

@Rio_1111

Жыл бұрын

No critique to MM, but there were some rimshots at 6:16, I think. Those don't make the performance worse in the slightest...

@simonezangari1306

Жыл бұрын

@@Rio_1111 ahahahaha... Thats so silly

@rebel1766

Жыл бұрын

​@@simonezangari1306 no, write the truth, you, instead of just being a fanboy!

@simonezangari1306

Жыл бұрын

@@rebel1766 you have a seriously ear problems and of course you a are not a drummer.. If you are? You are a not deep listener

Mangini es la perfección,la mejor contribución de Dream theater,me encanta la afinación de la batería,para mí The Alien es una demostración de cómo tocar bien una compleja poliritmia,nada predecible,increíble, que gran artista y músico Mike Mangini 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🤟🏾

Mike Portnoy will never succeed in copy this. Never. MM is thr hero

@muhammadfikkri1866

7 ай бұрын

I agree😢

@elperrofacha5942

9 күн бұрын

Por su puesto, mangini es muchisimo más tecnico, sin embargo esta es una de las poco composiciones de mangini que no suena demaciado robótica

@fernandolosano-uf1sc

4 күн бұрын

Robótica?? Seguramente no ha escuchado breaking of illusions​@@elperrofacha5942

@racer80

2 күн бұрын

Fortunately, it can only get better.

It actually hurts my brain trying to unpack this lol! Thank you for sharing this Mike! 🤯

Here, Mike showed that he can also play a smaller almost classical drum kit and is still technically and precisely great. 👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥

The drums on the new record sound better than any of his drumming on the previous records. He really captured that live energy well for the new record

@jichola

Жыл бұрын

I read an interview with Mike and Jimmy T in Modern Drummer magazine about what they did to capture the sound of the drums in DT studio. I'm not enough into technologies to appreciate given informations fully, but they really put a lot of effort into it - and it paid off. For example, they used four (in fact five) microphones just to capture the bass drum sound. It also helped that Mike never minds any amount of microphones around his drums - he never said: this thing has to go out of my way. It's impressive how many different things and abilities contribute to the outcome. I would emphasize Jimmy T's ability to balance the demands of five people, each of whom could release his part as a solo, especially on this album.

@seetukka

Жыл бұрын

Its just a full copy of the album version as you can see here. There is nothing ”live” about this. He even uses click even though they dont have backing tracks. I think its just as he’d be in a studio. Also his performance looks as in studio. No contact to audience or to other players. Its as he is all alone and playing in the studio.

@t3hgir

Жыл бұрын

@@seetukka what a joke comment

@seetukka

Жыл бұрын

@@t3hgir Your comment was ”way less of a joke”. It had way more valid info and opions on MM’s playing! Please just try

@t3hgir

Жыл бұрын

@@seetukka maybe you should practice more instead of writing nonsense

I can see why this song won a Grammy. That aside, Mike's economy of motion is really something. Very laid back, super relaxed. Just flows with the song, have to love it.

I’m a drummer and I was also a freelance follow spotlight operator in Denver before I started gigging full time back in the 90’s. Mangini was playing for Steve Vai for the G3 shows. I was #1 spotlight and had to follow Vai. Mangini was playing some crazy extended fills during a song and I slowly panned the spotlight to him. I got yelled at on the clearcom and went back to Vai. That was my little nod for all the drummers in the crowd and to the most talented dude on the stage.

i'm a guitar dude, but mad respect for Mike here, I do honestly believe his work here on this song is why they won the grammy.

These drums sound incredible, especially the cymbals and the toms..

Such a complex composition but played and orchestrated by Mangini so effortlessly. What a damn shame for this amazing, magnetic, genius musician to leave the band like this. But on the flip side, I know MM will do a phenomenal job whatever project he endeavors in the future.

9:30 that whole closing section

Insane but magnificent and enchanting playing. Out of this world, Alien indeed. Thank you, Mr. Mangini for sharing that transcendent musical majesty with us, thank you.

Mike Mangini truly an amazing drummer and person as well..great performance!🤩😍❤👍

It sucks that we’ll never hear this song performed live again. Portnoy can’t handle this beast.

At this point I wish Mike Mangini remains in DT till the end, he's just so good!

@rebel1766

Жыл бұрын

No!

@CaptainOffensive

11 ай бұрын

@@rebel1766get over it boomer

@arisirawan5554

10 ай бұрын

​@@rebel1766i bet you're not a drummer

@X66966

10 ай бұрын

No!

@davidgradinaru7313

10 ай бұрын

@@X66966 yes!

Just insane !!! Mike Mangini is truely a genius. incredible drummer!!

@Emanresuadeen

10 ай бұрын

Man-genius?

@parahente

8 ай бұрын

​@@EmanresuadeenMangini better than portnoy

The best drummer ever no 1

I've seen MM in concert and watched countless hours of YT videos yet I can't help but marvel at his precision and incorruptible timing. Bravo, Mike!

MAESTRO ! Thank you for your time in DT

I have seen many people covering this song, but they play it with great difficulty. It is truly amazing to see Mangini performance, he can play such complex rhythms so effortlessly without feeling any burden or difficulty at all.

Dream theater didnt deserve mike mangini!!!

@user-ct2mh3ml5w

3 ай бұрын

True. We'll miss this guy 😢

Sick. The drums are the best part of The Alien.

Every time I watch this I just feel like I need to say thank you to Mike for sharing this with the world! I mean, Mike is already on 11 normally but this song takes it up another notch from there! THANK YOU MIKE! You will be sorely missed in DT. I was at your show at Merrymour Park in Redmond, WA last year and it was incredible! I would have been so pissed if I hadn't gone then found out you were leaving the band! Thank you again for everything!

Thank you for everything you gave to DT

Just when Dream Theater were about to reach that 'Rush' composition greatness especially with Drumming, they fire their drummer , I can understand it from sentimental point of view that life is too short and they started the band together, but I cant also help to feel v. sad that Mangini is gone

Lots of really, really cool grooves in this one and really highlights your ambidextrous drumming ability. Great contet, Mr. Genie!

I like to imagine myself in Mangini's place, being expected to do THAT and how overwhelming it would be. Amazing performance

SPACE DRUMMING!🛸🛸🛸 Aliengini you have propelled DT to incredible heights and heightened our sense of awareness of what can be achieved! I will continue to follow your journey of pure mastery!!! Thanks for carrying the spirit home!!!!! 🛸🛸🛸

😍His drumming is unbelievably accessible (and fun) to play once you start applying rhythm knowledge workout principles to your drum routines. Go buy his books and check out the zoom lessons, ladies and gentlemen, they changed my life as a drummer 🙌🏼

@merdenoms1

5 ай бұрын

where can we find his zoom lessons?

Such a brilliant composer of drum parts. Bravo.

Just Totally Amazing.....On a Level beyond normal Comprehension. Totally off the charts. I'm drained from watching this......

Mike, I'll miss you. THANK YOU!

Trying to play this myself is what's required to appreciate this man. It's like watching gymnastics, it looks easy until you try it and then you realize its impossible.

@tldw8354

8 ай бұрын

Yes. You need a lot of practize to get around the drums. I consider A nightmare to remember is much easier (for me). I will never get The Alien into my memo.

Mike is one bad ass drummer. One of the best to ever play. And his personality is great. He’s the kind of guy I would like to have as a neighbor

@wt761

2 ай бұрын

Mike is better than Mike 😅

Jesus christ what the hell was that. Best drum cam I've ever seen up there with Danny Carey's Pneuma. My god🫢 Mindblowing

Mangini is just on another level

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter, Mike can do it all. Insane what a drummer he is. We love you Mike!😀

@Emanresuadeen

10 ай бұрын

Is he a man? Is he a genie? He’s Mangini!

So precise 😮 met Mike many times , what a great guy he is 👍🏻

Will also miss you Mike Mangini, you are first and foremost and incredible person and secondly a great drummer! DT's best achievements were accomplished with you onboard.

Insane. Incredible intro.

Shows the skill and talent of timing to match up the live drums with the album music.

Please, record a dvd from this tour! your new album is so incredible, especially the title track which is an absolute masterpiece :O :O

Wild!

We will always loving you Mike Mangini 💟

This guy is something else.

Masterful Performance and well written!!! ❤‍🔥

I ve been in 4 DT shows, two with Portnoy and two with you. We ll miss you so much! Keep doing music please! You deserve the Best, mr. Mangini!

MIKE Maginin, you are the best drummer, best human and my favorite DT member. miss you in DT. lots of ❤❤❤

Mike, what an inspiration to see you playing, thank you so much for this!

OH MY GOD THAT OUTRO. Those fills in the close were so tasty. Goosebumps across my skin a dozen times in this video. Thanks mike.

GRAMMY AWARD WINNER

Mike. I will miss your performances with Dream Theater. Thank you for your great contributions to the band.

Monster!!!!!I'm speechless!!!!

A percepção em estéreo desse kit ... É animal!!!! Mangini é um monstro tocando!!! Animal! 😍

Flawlessly and efforless yet scary...you are one of a kind sir...

Thank you for your great journey with Dream Theater, Mike! 🫡

Amazing M³ (Master Mike Mangini) I appreciate your drumming from day 1, but now... now I like more and more: the creativity and ideas, the sound... keep going and thank you for being in DT, one of my favorite bands

@tnhpdc44

9 ай бұрын

KZread premium bro, it’ll change your life (if you live on KZread like I do) for only $10 bucks a month or something like that. It’s the best, no annoying commercials ever

Loving these drum cam videos, It's such a pleasure to watch the master in action.

I will say DT wasn’t the same when Portnoy left,With that being said,Mangini is just an unbelievable drummer!!The dude makes really sophisticated patterns look like it’s so easy,When you know it’s not at all!!GREAT JOB MIKE!!

Thank you very much Mike Mangini. Every beat of your drum always inspires me to play guitar.

I wanna watch mike play a dt song with the hihat and the snare drum alternating with his feet and his hands playing the kick drum. that would be the ultimate flex even tho he needs none :D holy moly this guy is just a model hard worker to show the younger kids as an example

Wow the sound of that drum kit is awesome... So clear and precise... Good job sound engineers !!

@gibsonend

Жыл бұрын

The sound of the snare on there cuts into my skull. It's so powerful yet precise. An unreal performance from a wizard of the void.

@chrissmith3668

6 ай бұрын

It’s the most normal looking kit I’ve ever seen MM behind

THIS NEVER GETS OLD. I LOVE WATCHING YOU PLAY LIVE like this. PLEASE CONTINUE posting this type of videos!! You're amazing Mike!

mike makes it look so effortless he is incredible ,awesome live show-

Mike REALLY loves hi-hats. Kit has like 8 of them

@Bingusman

Жыл бұрын

Actually only 4. He always uses 4

@Hockeyguy8541

Жыл бұрын

@@Bingusman It was an exaggeration for a joke.

@AllThisOverASliceOfGabagool

Жыл бұрын

Having multiple hi-hats gives lots of options for tonal change etc, and simulating key change. It is something I want to be able to do, but setting up remote hi-hat cables live would take 10 minutes, let alone the other stuff I have to use. Like the legendary Phil Leotardo said once, : "I compromised"

@Hockeyguy8541

Жыл бұрын

@@AllThisOverASliceOfGabagool Oh no don't get me wrong I totally get it, in fact I found out about the little push-button hithat lock from him and I use it on my xhats to either keep them slightly open or closed shut and I have just a normal hihat by my side. I just think it's funny how he has like 3, 4, sometimes 5 hats it seems on some of his kits. I've seen more from him than any other drummer. Just making a joke.

@AllThisOverASliceOfGabagool

Жыл бұрын

@@Hockeyguy8541 I know you were, don't worry ☺️ Just wanted to highlight the value in it for anyone who decides they want to shit on one of the greatest drummers ever with the dogmatic tripe like "less is more, bro" 😁

Amazing Mike. I think particularly in this album your drumming parts are absolutely outstanding. Waiting for the cam of the title track now :P (what a masterpiece btw!!!)

Wow Mike it was a pleasure watching you play The Alien! Such talent on a very complex song!! Bravo sir!

Dear Mike my name s Derek Petersen and I enjoy watching you so much you are truly a wonderful wonderful musician I know you are the best in the world with out a dout thank you for coming into our lives yours truly keep kicking ass my friend

Tech : hey mike how much snare reverb do you want ? Mike : yes!

I hope there will be a DVD for the AVFTTOTW Tour... it is a Must ..

@martinovittori3585

Жыл бұрын

agreed! they have to do that!

Mike, it was incredibly wonderful to meet you in New Hampshire. I can't express how thrilled I was to go to your album launch party. You may not be a part of DT anymore, but you'll always be a part of its identity. Thank you for signing my copies of A Dramatic Turn of Events and A View From The Top Of The World. I'm excited to see what you'll continue to do during the rest of your career. All the best! \m/

Mike è una persona molto semplice , simpatica e non si comporta da rock star . Per questo è un grande personaggio e un grande batterista . In più , non copia nessuno !

It’s a 160 IQ play 🤯

Wow mangini way more technical than portnoy.. amazing clean tight chops. yes portnoy was there since day one but ppl don’t realize how awesome this guy is. both guys r great tough decision to part ways

Speechless! So effortless. A pleasure to watch and listen!

Sir, thanks for this video. We don't deserve your kindness... Even you make paid drum cam video, i will buy it !!!