Dream Theater - The Alien (Official Video)

[@nikatapi]

This is Mike Mangini's legacy right here. Thank you for all the years of incredible drumming with the band.

[@stynger007]

A Man with integrity and an incredulous respectful effort to the Bands homage.Welcome back MP, And keep us posted Mr. Mangini

[@timblasser3984]

Every Mike Mangini's songs sound the same

[@MrDick-kz8qc]

@@timblasser3984 No, they don't. Put some respect on the man's name (I am a Portnoy simp btw)!

[@re4477]

Grew to love the guy. He came with the bidnezz! They didn't skip a beat with him.

[@josephkunath4173]

​@@MrDick-kz8qcboth men are amazing drummers. I've always been into Mangini since the extreme days. Of course when Dream and Day Unite came out it was around the same time frame so I've always liked Portnoy too. My favorite DT albums are with Mangini though. Lost Not Forgotten should have won an award too lol.

[@jimbrice9458]

2022 Grammy Winner for Best Metal Performance, Dream Theater with The Alien. Congrats fellows. Well deserved.

[@JRMJr99]

I about screamed out FINALLY!! And well deserved!

[@stalledparade]

It is about time. Been with them since Metropolis, it’s about damn time.

[@JeffTaylor2112]

Been listening to these guys since "Awake" and honestly never thought I'd see the day. Very well deserved!

[@MrChopsta]

What does 'Best Metal Performance' actually mean for Grammys?

[@SparkySINN]

And when they die the academy won't acknowledge it at all just like Joey Jordison and Vinnie Paul

[@cristiang.7160]

Easily Mangini's best drumming I've heard. Dude is a damn beast

[@intensity.density2208]

He's a machine. Shame they didn't allow him the opportunity to unleash like this over the years. I feel he had so much more to give but couldn't. It legitimately upsets me.

[@unclerhombus]

And they kicked him out 😢

[@minoilaganTV]

that's why they got a Grammy's dude. Sigh, I miss MM big time!

[@jeffnorthcutt7899]

​​@@intensity.density2208unleash what exactly?? All Mike Mangini has is speed, that's it. what is your favorite drum fill from the song, or the best beat? Which section do you like the best....oh right it's all the same, just like every song he has (Over)Played with the band 1:25 he's supposed to be playing in space here, with feel and nuance but nope let's just add my "bllllllduhuh bllllduhuh " fill that I use every 5 seconds, should be good!!!🤦

[@intensity.density2208]

​@@jeffnorthcutt7899 the man is a freak of nature on the instrument. I've been to many clinics of his and even had a couple of master classes with him. What he did with Dream Theatre over the 13 years is only a fraction of his capabilities. What he did in "The Alien" is mind blowing and there's a lot more of where it came from. The band did not allow him to have the creative freedom he deserves.

[@OiAvogadro]

Thank you for everything you've done for this band Mike Mangini ❤

[@GLENLYNAS]

100%......Mangini has been an incredible long term replacement for Portnoy. As well as Mangini playing "the Portnoy parts".....I just wonder if Portnoy will be able to do the same

[@epdrummers]

👑👑👑👑👑🐐

[@chris_2714]

12 years as a "temporary" drummer is not too bad. Sounds like they are all on good terms about the departure although I'm sure it still stings a bit for Mike.

[@Benjbroc]

@@GLENLYNAS I've been wondering the same. But it will definitely be interesting to see whether this will be played "as is" or reinterpreted...

[@GLENLYNAS]

@@Benjbroc I wouldn't mind betting " the reinterpreted " option will be chosen. Some of Mangini's parts were a lot more complicated than people give credit for

[@Daniel-qs8ov]

Mike Mangini - I will miss you - especially after this incredible performance.

[@andresivan6339]

Mike Mangini , i'm sad.. i will miss your insanely alien amazing point of view in drums, good luck in everyside in your life in the future

[@franklastnameisknightrider8753]

Do I actually hear Myung playing loud and proud? Oh lord, my prayers have been heard!

[@jordisonjoey7871]

so funny🤣🤣

[@youmothershouldknow4905]

Was praying the recording engineer learned where the assigned bass channel was on the mixing board. Prayers answered.

[@Gorbyrev]

You can thank Jimmy T for that. Myung's bass tone on DoT was wonderful. Sounded like the mid growl if the tone had been moved further up the frequency range.

[@nhuphuchoang2734]

Finally, they turned up Myung's bass.

[@widjayandra]

finally, they allow myung to play

[@darrenjohnson6833]

Thank you Mike Mangini for playing for Dream Theater, you blessed us greatly with your outstanding talent!

[@hardiansitorus7686]

Di lagu ini Mike Mangini menguras skill semua personil sampai ke batas kemampuan mereka,, intinya lagu ini puncak semua skill anggota DT,,

[@richarderlanza2247]

agree... gara2 lagu ini dengerin lagu DT era lawas jadi kek biasa aja... skrg mereka terima hasil buat profesor magang 13 tahun di band ini ... bakalan kena compare mulu itu si paling founder :v ...

[@rizaldiwahyu6205]

​@richarderlanza2247 dan sipaling fill in bg 🤣

[@beelzebub3210]

@@richarderlanza2247gw curiga DT mau dibubarin nih. Di album penutup, drummernya harus si paling founder

[@RavelShreds]

it might be but it aint as good as Night Terror

[@JDFarmy06]

MM mmg bukan founder, tapi dedikasi dia sdh setara kyk founder member. Terlihat saat dia menang audisi drummer DT tu mmg dia mau banget gabung sama DT, kalo lihat selama ini perjalanan dia sama DT juga dia pun berusaha keras "bukan cuma" menyesuaikan diri dengan DT tapi juga ikut meng-influence DT itu sendiri

[@munkyman33]

Myung is such an unsung hero, everything on top of his lines is made better because of his genious choices

[@cmvb]

the foundation of the building

[@irmacello]

I love him... the way he makes that bass sing and support the melodies

[@lmp9726]

He is the quiet monster of DT. Was recently listening to The Jelly Jam and how he brings the band alive, similar to what he does with DT.

[@2501vai]

That's honestly my favourite thing about him - he's not there to be a hero but to elevate and support the hero's around him. So modest. So noble. Despite his virtuosic potential

[@em83bass]

He's an amazing player but I've always hated the fact that he uses loads and loads of effects. I think that he would blow everyone away with just his bass and an amp

[@geovannymorillo9709]

We love You Mangini!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@renniekameswara9693]

Everyone will be back here, it's so beautiful here, it's so different out there. We'll be always missing you Professor.

[@laler7687]

Anda orang waras & bukan fanboy toxic Portnoy 😁

[@TheNoblePotatoKing]

comeback after Night Terror, and this one is Mangini's magnum opus 👽

[@ladrum6623]

night terror is so bad. this is 100000 times ahead

[@jamilzidan3150]

Me too 😂

[@InzidenzPanik]

@@ladrum6623mediocre song, astonishing tier

[@dionysisdaras1289]

@@ladrum6623 My friend,Mangini will have plenty of solo stuff for you to enjoy,no need to be bitter

[@finatahasdi6048]

This so alienable .... Now ... Its time to earth......agaaaaaain.

[@arlandlapelani3309]

Back here after night terror...we will miss you Mangini 😢

[@aniqatiq731]

Same. Why we here. May be mangini's best performance.

[@emboh1987]

Aahhh You're right dude

[@CarltonMelson]

I had to come back here also. I was expecting something of this caliber for Night Terror. I miss Mangini.

[@ambientshrine]

@@CarltonMelson We will get some tasteful drumming with a great sound and charisma from Portnoy, but not the drumming of this caliber, that is for sure...

[@Samsungdreameternity]

It's Emotional guys

[@elcidcampeador9629]

This is one of Mangini’s best drum compositions. The complexity and resultant precision of play are top tier.

[@Reaper_Edge]

i agree

[@bartondean4260]

It's insane. Dude is incredible. Made the band better.

[@elcidcampeador9629]

@@bartondean4260 In some ways, yes. I feel Portnoy had more creative energy and influence, but Mangini is a better technical player.

[@toddmichaels42]

@@elcidcampeador9629 Portnoy's pocket is stellar... his dynamics and complementary drumming are better. Not that Mangini doesn't have those things at an insanely high level, but not there with MP. MM is a faster and more technical drummer... his poly-rythms are, to me anyway less feel and more metronome (very precise)... but, what do I know. I am not on their level. They are different... they are two of the best, ever. DT is the winner either way, IMO... peace

[@Wind343]

to me, this actually feels and sounds a lot more (historical) Portnoy than what (current) Portnoy sounds like now.

[@rizaldyaldrich]

came here after night terror .....The Alien absolutely INSANE !!!! miss mangini now...

[@mellowsid1928]

Great job winning a grammy guys! The Alien is a great representation of Dream Theater's music. It is about time the world recognized who the GOAT prog metal band is!

[@Justin-ax]

POG

[@nicholaspopescu7621]

@The Night I personally think Amazonia should've won. That song is a masterpiece.

[@Propane_Acccessories]

@The Night It's like DiCaprio getting an Oscar for the revenant. It was awarded as an acknowledgment of their life's work, unofficially

[@spensershepard1043]

Fuck yeah

[@christianhackl474]

@Nicholas Popescu I agree 💯! Sadly they didn't win but hey, anyway they were nominated :) for me the whole fortitude album was a masterpiece and deserves a Grammy or at least nomination haha

[@hendraeka9123]

Mangini is the best forever setiap beat perhitunganya sangat matang.....🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡....hormat MM

[@trisnosetiadi3302]

mampir kesini abis dengerin lagu terbarunya DT with portnoy, dengerin part drum emang bener" beda kelas yaaa, kalo sudut pandangnya dari teknikal, emng gila Mangini ini

[@hendraeka9123]

​@@trisnosetiadi3302sangat...jauh broo...😅😅 mesin suzuki vs ferrari...😂

[@wongjiwa90]

Ade yg rindu mangini ke selepas dengar night terror?? Ahhaha sesungguhnye era mangini ade memberi impak pada DT yang terkesan..jiwa mangini terbaik untuk DT juga walaupun dia bukan original band

[@witarinda7419]

jelas aku rindu mangini, kedepan akan selalu seperti itu, mendengarkan permainan portnoy, seperti mendengarkan dream theater klasik, dan memainkan pukulan drum yang sama aku pikir ini akan membosankan di mana saat kita sudah akrab dengan permainan luar biasa mangini, ini lah yang disebut downgrade, sambil menunggu kapan portnoy akan keluar dari dream theater lagi, dan mangini kembali mengisi posisi drummer

[@pindoprakoso8370]

Ternyata tidak hanya saya yang merasakan hal tersebut. Semoga kedepan Portnoy bisa memberikan elemen kejutan yang baru di DT. Mangini made his mark in DT journey.

[@untumoemajoe8261]

aku broo... aku dah dgr bbrpa kali Night Terror, jujur gk dpt feel nya ss ternyata era Mangini bnr2 membuat DT menjadi sangat berbeda, mgkn aku salah satu orang yg gak ikutan antusias portnoy balik ke DT. hahaha so..kapan portnoy keluar DT..wkkwkwk

[@wongjiwa90]

​@@witarinda7419 benar... Selepas menerima perubahan DT Di era mangini,lagu night terror ini agak membosankan..

[@wongjiwa90]

@@pindoprakoso8370 benar👍👍

[@niacinamidee]

In my opinion, this is the best song in Mangini era

[@asabovesobelow2299]

I love Distance over time too

[@Darkstorm-og4sy]

Enemy inside aswell

[@gestalt7756]

I'll pick on the backs of angels and illumination theory

[@talaniel]

IDK if I am weird, but I liked Barstool Warrior a lot.

[@gestalt7756]

@@talaniel one of their best ballad

[@Khobbyhobs]

I have never been this addicted to a Dream Theater single. The quality of this song is so high that my anticipation for the rest of the album is higher than any album in the past. I'm so glad I decided to randomly buy the Octavarium album back in 2005 when I was working at Circuit City. I had no idea what the band sounded like. All I knew, being a guitar player, was that John Petrucci was in the band so it had to be good. The day I bought that album was the day my musical life changed forever. Dream Theater has been such a huge part of my life since then and they have actually helped me get through some very hard times. I want to personally thank every member of this band (including MP) for forming this band and being there for me. They don't know they were there for me but they were and always will be.

[@chrisknapp6091]

This. I found Dream Theater in 2005 also, and ever since then no other band has kept my attention long-term. And this song is friggin amazing haha. If the rest of the album is even close to this quality it's gonna be incredible.

[@evanikolaieva]

I'm gonna be insomniac tonight because I can't seen to stop repeatedly listening to the track ♥

[@anfelop]

@@evanikolaieva I guess we can chat and talk about DT

[@weareourownworseenemy8696]

I was listening to btbam the future is behind us Now I’m here Hope 2021 will the year of good music

[@Sleepwokkr]

I have been a fan since 1993... And I wholeheartedly agree with everything you just said. Dream Theater forever...

[@aka8956]

Setelah mendengarkan night terror, ternyata lagu the alien ini sangat sangat amat berbeda jauh dan lebih baik, bukan berarti yg baru jelek, tapi mangini membawa angin segar dan pengaruh yg sangat berbeda dari segi ketukan dan teknis,

[@afuidrummerofficial]

Benar

[@muhammadfikkri1866]

Setuju

[@hendraeka9123]

Bumi dan langit 😪😪😪😪

[@ryansaja111]

DT dengan MM selalu penuh kejutan, tapi kalau sama MP...mudah ditebak

[@awaludintribowo1407]

​@@ryansaja111iyaa "duk duk tak, tak tak diss diss" gtu terus 😅

[@mortalfeardrumming1338]

Always knew this song was epic but after hearing night terror and coming back to this- wow! This deserved the Grammy 1000%. Some of the most insane drumming of all time and I know mangini had a lot to do with writing this song and it's main riff. Mangini will be missed but it is what it is. I do feel there will be great tracks on the new album. My hope is night terror is just the most safe track to release first.

[@MrGodpetrucci]

You cant even compare Night Terror to this. This was pure evolution and a view from the top of the world, theyr peak!

[@mostafahossaintuhin]

The Bass Note Selection Of John Myung is Absolutely Phenomenal, Undoubtedly Legendary Bassist 💝

[@johnnytoxrox9066]

JOHN is the most underated Bassist ever.

[@jimmynimbles5397]

@Corby Jenkinsburger I can think of plenty of better Bass players than him it's the melodies that he creates on the instrument that make him great

[@yaniflea]

@@jimmynimbles5397 ok boys now you can listen to Jaco Pastorius 🤔

[@jimmynimbles5397]

@@yaniflea already have. He's one of the goats

[@lt.frankdrebin3317]

My neighbor. His son goes to school with my daughter. They're in Nation Honor Society together. Smart kids!

[@Jdmp09]

We Will miss Mangini. This song is so epic. Mangini GOAT.

[@jazzcat969]

So incredibly happy to hear the bass again, Myung is one of a kind, he really is a treasure to the band

[@hitechzone8634]

Plot twist, the astronauts who explored outer space and the planets, in hundreds of years they evolved into aliens. Then at that time, they used a time machine to travel to earth at this time What a great lyric

[@JLchevz]

what do you mean? I'm not well versed in DT lore lmao

[@TheBfutgreg]

I hate how a lot of metal just shoves the bass mix into the nether, like have some respect for the secondary foundation of your band ffs

[@yukif2635]

The Unsung hero 💪

[@OdnamBasis]

I think we have to thanks Andy Sneap (the one involved in the mix this time) for that.

[@hermansyahmuttaqin7823]

Sugeng rawuh ing kitha Surakarta - Indonesia...DREAM THEATER, 10 Agustus 2022.

[@Czupiatracha]

Mike Mangini 🙌🤘

[@greenbear1561]

Myung is crystal clear during the guitar solos, man that's such a beefy bass tone

[@zamkowicz]

They are *finally* mixing him right! Sounds so good

[@user-pg1fe5cb5g]

Lmao i was just about so say.... "holy hell dream theater has a bassist ?"... love myungs bass playing. wish he was higher up in the mix on earlier stuff though

[@DamienDrake]

Yeah, it's weird to be able to hear him. On my shitty phone speaker no less. He hasn't been mixed this prominently since The Majesty Demos.

[@Tyramica]

It is so great to be able to hear him without having to wear headphones. I think I am most pumped for that.

[@marcelotantos]

Meet the newest brazilian prog metal, kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGPMf6OOpLeehqM

[@reactions4u438]

manginis drumming in the solo section is honestly some of my favourite drumming in dts catalogue

[@muhamadiqbalbike]

Beda kieu nya permainan Mangini jeung Portnoy. Dengerin Night Terror fill drumnya berasa maksain pengen padet tapi membosankan. Denger lagi lagu the alien, hhmmm DT memang pantas dapet Grammy di era Mangini

[@yulannurhalimah4591]

Iya, gw juga mikir gitu. Mangini tahu banget kapan waktunya kalem, kapan waktunya ngegas. Ngegas nya juga bagus

[@jmw_id]

Leres kaang.. fill drumnya maksakeun pisan malah jadi kumaha kitu kwkwkwkw

[@jmw_id]

@@yulannurhalimah4591 idem kaang👍👍

[@muhammadfikkri1866]

SETUJU !!

[@jayadyrumengan6315]

Gw males lagi ngulik drum lagu2 DT era Mangini, rumit,, sekarang malah downgreat...

[@hstreet8792]

This is probably the best mix of the band in over a decade. You can hear all of the instruments clearly.

[@NikkiNexo777]

Agreed. It's about friggin time.

[@charlesajones77]

Yes! I was thinking the same thing.

[@michaelglindmyer3336]

Andy Sneap to the rescue

[@jellosapiens7261]

Honestly I feel like the mixing has been getting consistently better since like 2011. For all the faults I thought Distance over Time had, I thought it had the best mixing yet, and if all the tracks on the new album sound this good, it might not keep that spot for long

[@gabrielcabralpereira]

For sure,after Dramatic the Mix just got heavier and heavier

[@dingleberryhandpump802]

When LaBrie's vocals first came in I instantly thought of Count of Tuscany. I like this single, really looking forward to the rest of the album!

[@filipkaczmar]

To quote one of our japanese brothers in premium prog: "So powerful! Technical! So energy! Power! [...] So heavy sound, YAH!"

[@sylvainnavarro5570]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/apWzXqOjbKulrdU

[@panke1590]

Daaamn, that takes me back hahaha

[@rladusrb]

You also have to headbang with a smile (Holding a box of Zildjian symbals)

[@enochc7392]

"FUCK!!! haaaa~~🖕😝🖕 "

[@Muglinnor]

@@enochc7392 waiting for this coment hahaha

[@buzshop5528]

Mike Mangini: The Alien What a Drummer Jesus 🙏

[@skyocean9977]

The absolute Masters of their instruments are on Lightspeed again. All these years and billions of notes later here we are again, listening to this incredible journey of music.

[@kalle75nfo]

4:50 onward to 6:00-ish I get goose bumbs all over my body. Incredible!

[@Sleepwokkr]

I have been a fan since 1993. And this never gets old. The day comes when Dream Theater is no more, will be a day of mourning....

[@denniszondag]

@@Sleepwokkr the spirit carries on

[@lillpete64]

@@kalle75nfo .38 to .52. Epic crunch.

[@roba1899]

Can you imagine being 15 and newly stumbling upon this band's entire discography?

[@ethanolhaines4139]

You mean me?

[@kungfuman82]

Yeah, no 15-year-old has ever discovered a band new to them that also happens to have a big discography. It’s just too hard to imagine.

[@ethanolhaines4139]

@@kungfuman82 I have

[@patrickvangelder6620]

Can you imagine not liking Dream Theater, none of it ?

[@dewashishmanjoshi5926]

I can cause I was 13 when I discovered them

[@Stoovey24]

JP's soloing on this is a lot more emotive than it's been in a long time. Very focused, clean, full of groove and emotion. Mangini really has been unleashed. So many creative fills and percussive segments. It's almost as if the band has been possessed by themselves back in the glory days. Mangini seems to be channeling Portion, while still maintaining his own identity.

[@bengialpakseki1273]

I think the opposite. This song is great, but it's more like mixture of their other songs. Yes, i know this is proggressive metal, but i can hear "Repentance, The great debate" and many other DT song that i can't remember their names right now.

[@Kevinrock98]

@@bengialpakseki1273 i heard in the presence of enemies pt.1 in the beginning and in the end of the song

[@vewilli]

Portion? You mean Portnoy?

[@oriolgt6446]

@@bengialpakseki1273 They have been doing this during their whole career. I think that makes them unique, just cause they are constantly winking to previous albums and songs.

[@avengedsefenvold8990]

@@bengialpakseki1273 yes i felt the same at first. Like the first theme sounds like Count of Tuscany and The Best of Times but after listening a few times you start to forget those similarities.

[@ebdancer2010]

Best song forever.❤ Mangini

[@miyukimaijo7581]

Even in Japan, Dream Theater names and albums are regularly introduced on the web and in magazines. I've been living my life with the music of Dream Theater for 25 years. I was very happy and very surprised to receive this Grammy Award! Congratulations on winning the prize!

[@lightyagami1752]

The Japanese know good music especially in the power metal and other "happy/energetic" sounding genres.

[@jakublawniczak]

I've been listening to their music since 2008, when I was 15. The way for the first time I heard Six Degrees was just mind-boggling. Totally something fresh, different and unique. I have listened to bands like Nightwish, Evergrey, Ayreon and lots of other metal/rock bands, but DT is simply level or two beyond any band or composer I have heard :) Was so happy to see them live after 8 years in January in Poland - the show was very very good and I don't care that much about LaBrie's current voice capabilities. But DT is like an old wine - sometimes you have to stop listening to them for a while, because you might feel sick because of it.

[@TheBfutgreg]

"Even in Japan" bruh Japan cares more about metal than America, that's for sure....hell even Stratovarius in their mid 90s prime era were having issues in their own country but Japan ate it up Given how awesome lots of JP video games soundtracks were from the 80s/90s, no wonder, sounds like they have good musical taste

[@jasonje125]

You are very similar to me. I am a Korean and have been a die hard fan of D.T since 1994

[@elmohuaerte6082]

No wonder japan choose Dream Theater because of the musical complexity and Japanese love complexity thing and different from others. Am I right?

[@RudyAyoub]

Yes

[@TheStar17DMC]

I've seen you on my shorts feed before holy shit

[@-RJ-hw6qq]

Dream Theater and Iron Maiden releasing albums almost at the same time. That's beautiful!

[@rionardus1862]

Best drum ever❤

[@user-xr3fy8mg8j]

Guys. In the early 90s when Images and Words came out i was just leaving middle school and I saw a Dream Theater show in my town at a small theater......my very first concert. All these years later , during this weird dark time....DT winning a Grammy is such a positive thing....it's like echo from the past connecting me to my roots and saying ...."there is still hope".

[@chriscurry2512]

Dream Theater Awake Tour with I Mother Earth in Toronto was one of my first and favourite shows I've seen. Awesome for them to now be recognized.

[@user-xr3fy8mg8j]

@@chriscurry2512 right on man.

[@destructionman1]

I saw them too they put on a dope show. Like 10 people in my high school's theater. It was 1977. John was so quiet. Lol pic or it didn't happen my dood :)

[@andreasmuller2437]

Not hope...DT was strong even in the 90s, and this means they are still an epic band today, age not meaning anything to them...theyre capable of being Immortal.

[@thosava]

This was just nominated for a grammy. Let's hope they win this time! Edit: They did win! Congratulations to the band for a well deserved Grammy!

[@j.s.173]

Gojira is hard to beat, but let's see..

[@jairorosero818]

@@j.s.173 Muy buena canción la de Gojira

[@zweihanderr221]

@@j.s.173 Which song of Gojira was nominated?

[@fieryredpodcast]

Agreed! 🍻

[@StephenZimmer]

Yes! Would LOVE it!

[@pettermau6262]

After listen Night terror I can understand why this song is one the best DT songs.

[@asabovesobelow2299]

Yes!!!!

[@babahallaj9564]

Yes indeed

[@bramantyowikantyoso1]

True

[@nanobelajarjadimusisi4180]

Yessss

[@johnpetrucci4148]

same 🤣

[@rodrigof.bastiassolis2063]

I´m the alien...out here in the stars....emotion from heart..!!!

[@Matthew-tn5zq]

John Myung's bass is awesome, John's guitar riffs and solos are awesome, Jordan's keys were great as always, the drums kick ass and James' vocals sound great. High hopes for a View from The top of the World.

[@DimitrisNapasOfficial]

Mankind is not worthy of John Petrucci's guitar sound...🎸 AWESOME SONG! Cannot wait for the whole album!

[@Jar0fMay0]

Especially since he can time warp with his guitar.

[@21stcenturycunt89]

bogos binted👽

[@Pawel142]

I think that real hero of this song is Mangini

[@dzordrezord9820]

طز

[@allouttabubblegum799]

I'm convinced. This song is just their coming out. They're all aliens because this skill level is humanly impossible. Humans will accept they exist now.

[@Soundofnobody]

Come back here after hearing Night Terror and I think this song way complex and refreshing at all at cost. Now I miss Mangini's polyrhythm. He always gave new taste, new touch, his creativity can't make me boring.

[@InzidenzPanik]

Night Terror was a rehash of the boring parts from Black Clouds. But hey Portnoy came back and the band is suddenly good again because fans whined for long enough.

[@dionysisdaras1289]

@@InzidenzPanik Portnoy came back because they realised they did with him the best thing they ve done in years with LTE3.

[@revolusimaya71]

@@dionysisdaras1289 i cant remember anything memorable about LTE3. It's not about the lineup. Theyre all just getting older but Mangini disproved this by pushing the band even more.

[@dionysisdaras1289]

@@revolusimaya71Their 5 album run with Mangini is their less memorable run in their whole career.Otherwise they wouldn't let him go without blinking.They only ones missing him are drummers obsessed with virtuosity.He is absolutely fantastic,but he is what Chris Broderick was to Megadeth compared to Marty Friedman.Great chops,boring as hell

[@sumonjamal1653]

Why r Dream Theater fans like us doing the same thing??? Going back to Mangini's era? I wasn't thrilled about Mike Portnoy coming back... but I hoped for better...

[@EspaiCuinarSaMatthiasHespe]

I knew I would miss you Mangini

[@AndyXiong]

Wow, Jordan's solo on this track is one of his best! Tone, note choices, and the phrasing are all on point.

[@tutesvukantabu77]

Undeniably a masterpiece! Mangini's precision, Jordan's symphony, Myung's prophecy, John's virtuosity & James's melody! Great job guys! Keeping us dreamin' !

[@drumermp]

👏🏻🤘🏻🙌🏻

[@Segagens]

What's the Myung's prophecy?

[@steves4533]

@@Segagens The aliens are coming man!!!!!

[@tutesvukantabu77]

@@Segagens a tale he told every song

[@debuhokontra2006]

I dont know myung is a prophet

[@brunolr3698]

Now I miss Mangini

[@nanobelajarjadimusisi4180]

😢

[@realtoken]

I'd prefer portnoy, he makes the band sound way better.

[@thecrazydiamond5229]

​@@realtokenSound more simple. In the actual DT Portnoy sucks. Only listen the new song (Night Terror). DT in decline.

[@CarltonMelson]

Me too. I was upset when they made the announcement. When Portnoy left it didn't bother me one single bit.

[@Nonconform14]

yes ,me too

[@wartagriyatv]

Mike Mangini❤

[@DrRohanDasgupta]

Although each member is at the top of their own game here, but Mangini's drum parts are absolutely phenomenal. They not only complement Petrucci & Rudess' solos greatly, but also adds distinctly to the flavor of the song. Eagerly waiting for the whole album.

[@segfault_000]

I have been a fairly big critic of his but the drumming is working for me on this song. I have to think a big part of my issue with Mangini thus far has been the mix of drums.

[@LimitedLemons24]

Mangini talks a lot about “flavor” since he settled in with these guys and how he wants his parts to gel with the others and it really shows here.

[@ryuzaki4638]

Where is the flavor? All I hear is the same stuff all over again and Petrucci's melodies are copy/paste.

[@megle1000]

Yea, definitely agree with ya. Finally he is melting his flavor and does not over using it

[@marcelotantos]

Meet the newest brazilian prog metal, kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGPMf6OOpLeehqM

[@DivaInTheWoods]

I have no idea how I've never listened to a Dream Theater song before today! I mean, I was a teen in the 80s when they formed WTH?! This is hard and beautiful at the same time. I am in absolute love with their sound! I can't wait to check out all of their stuff now!! 💜

[@vincentl7007]

Hehe let's go!! Octavarium, the song, is a must. A often underestimated album, A dramatic turn of events. Only my take. ;)

[@nonyabusiness6084]

Pull Me Under is the song that made them famous. Great song.

[@DivaInTheWoods]

@@nonyabusiness6084 That song is beyond fantastic!!

[@davidjon13]

Pull Me Under was the beginning for me. I was in the car when the opening riff started. Stunned. Prolly should have “pulled” over…😮

[@tonylupo8822]

Just buckle up when you start Train of Thought.

[@Skinn-Tuh-Lor]

I’m truly astonished at the fact that these guys are in their 50s, while Jordan stands the oldest at 64. And they’re still going this hard as if it was still the 1990s.

[@vonbleak101]

Totally man its super impressive lol

[@raitoxote]

And I'm 24 and conplaining about my back pain HAHAHAHA

[@illidanstr8402]

Jordan is like a keyboard god

[@RitabrataDutta]

Actually the guys are explorers and are very deep rooted. That is why they keep on producing and wonder us. Nothing will change except their ages in near future.

[@luisangelm.721]

Wait a minute...Jordan is 64???????

[@SuperAgungs]

Ladies and Gentlement....this song like the alien...comes from outter space. Mangini's style is trully amazing.

[@lightningfirst689]

That hi-hat pattern at 1:40 is so good. It adds some extra energy to the second half of the solo, even though the count stays the same.

[@EvansFanily]

Ugh it's so beautiful

[@minoilaganTV]

After listening to Night Terror then this-I miss Mike Mangini big time already

[@GLENLYNAS]

Me too 😢

[@RavelShreds]

NO U DONT YOU BUM

[@nameless-user]

This is going to be a drum-led album, and I couldn’t be happier.

[@hitechzone8634]

Plot twist, the astronauts who explored outer space and the planets, in hundreds of years they evolved into aliens. Then at that time, they used a time machine to travel to earth at this time What a great lyric

[@juannoriega3067]

Honestly, Portnoy's return is a night of terror. Miss u Mr. Mangini!

[@laler7687]

Satire 🤔..?

[@matthijs2024]

So true! Mangini keeps on evolving! Portnoy play always the same!

[@JoshuaSaundersAtLarge]

The first couple minutes make me feel like i did when i heard Awake the first time so many years ago. Then it's clearly modern DT, but with much historical influence. Good stuff.

[@piercaramel3103]

Totally agree

[@notarookie1]

Awake blew my mind. I remember listening to that on an airplane

[@ScottBrunelleMusic]

Hearing the Awake thing for sure!!

[@andrewbako9494]

Been a fan since the 80s...about damn time...these guys have more talent than the combined total of 99% of pop artists

[@gilaaaa90]

How many came back here after night terror?? Ooooh c'mon.. thx Mangini, always understimated

[@RavelShreds]

mike portnoy is better sorry but mike mangini is still really good

[@ElmerBantasan-m2z]

This is the equivalent of some guitar players saying Gilmour is better that petrucci (because of feels) 😂😂😂

[@RavelShreds]

Petrucci is better

[@pixellite3413]

Mike Mangini!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😍

[@bramantyowikantyoso1]

The song that DT will not be able to recreate with Mike Portnoy on the drum. OR the music that will no longer be played with Mike Portnoy on the drum. Mike Mangini left a significant mark in DT's journey that can not be replaced. Mike Mangini took the fans to another realm, another world, and another level of musicality, and Mike Portnoy is now taking us back to the dramatic side of the earthy world.

[@somethingofascientistmyself]

It was heartbreaking to see MP left 14 years ago and I thought I’ll never recover. MM WAS the “meh” factor in the band for me to be honest, especially during the self-titled and Astonishing era. But with him I feel like the band kinda progressed musically (no pun) and each new album was a surprise. And of course sometimes it worked and the other day it wasn’t, but that’s the beauty of it: they’re experimenting. Now I’ve got a night terror (pun intended) hearing MP playing the very same pattern he used to play from 20 somewhat years ago. I mean the man doesn’t even bring something new to the band rather than nostalgia. The new single is nowhere near the musicality of this song, or any song from a view from the top of the world. I have to admit there was a time when I really wanted MP to make a comeback with DT just like most of the fans, but now I realize the best thing to do is move on and never go back to your past, like literally. I guess we only appreciate what we have once we lost it. Sehat selalu mas Bram, wkwk😂

[@bramantyowikantyoso1]

@@somethingofascientistmyself Halo mas!! Yea true. It’s not that i don’t like the new “night terror”, it’s just.. boring. You know what i mean. We knew Jordan, 2 John’s, and James could do something more with MM although they might not be able to keep up with MM toughness. I watched DT played Alien in Tokyo in 2022, and what I saw was, James and John couldn’t even keep up with MM playing pattern. I realized there’s a reason why MM was mentioned as the first writer of this Grammy winning song. What I am trying to say is, Mike Portnoy comeback might give a “safe feeling” to the other players, bcoz they already knew each other for so long. But at the same time DT is experiencing DEVOLUTION with the comeback of MP.

[@hitokiristory2034]

Sepakat mas, music nya jadi downgrade semenjak portnoy balik 😅

[@richarderlanza2247]

de real jualan nostalgia ya om .. trbukti ... 5 hari dirilis udah 2 jutaan viewer itu lagu .. 😂😂😂

[@jmw_id]

@@richarderlanza2247 viewer penasaran baang 😂😂😂

[@TheSimba3062]

James doesn't sound like he's straining vocally- I really like the new approach. Petrucci's solos are amazing, and the mix is better than a lot of recent DT albums. I wasn't all that impressed with Distance, but am really looking forward to this release. First day buyer!

[@biskutnation]

Because it's not a live performance

[@laaaliiiluuu]

@@biskutnation Even his most recent live performances are surprisingly not that bad. Maybe after 20 years he finally took vocal lessons lol.

[@djgoodonya]

The best thing that has happened is James not going crazy with falsettos and higher octave ranges. It's the best the band have sounded since...well Distance over Time hah!

[@rubenvela44]

He is learning from the masters

[@bluecollarboys6294]

Yeah he sounds stellar on this track. It takes a lot to grow as a band and DT never disappoints!!

[@piecaptain991]

I love that LaBrie is staying within his current vocal range instead of trying to live up to the highs of his early career. It might not be the same sound but it’s the best direction for him to take the band vocally, and makes for a much stronger product at the end of the day. Loved his performance here

[@victormontielpiano]

Of course! That's what I always thought, there's absolutely no problem in Labrie singing deeper... It sounds better with his current voice, and the chances of singing out of tune decrease

[@rickquintana2708]

Labrie is a great singer, but I do miss the range he had back in the 80s.

[@VonOzbourne]

I remember a story about how Ian Gillan started losing his range but kept trying to hit those high notes. Similar to an degree with Geoff Tate. The irony being that if they just shifted everything to a lower pitch and put in a good performance, it would be less noticeable than straining their cords around notes that they can't reliably reach anymore.

[@corentinsoulier5607]

Isn't it Portnoy who wanted him to sing llike that high, actually? I could be wrong.

[@piecaptain991]

@@corentinsoulier5607 I believe up until recently, probably before Distance Over Time, Petrucci wrote LaBrie’s melodies for him. Either LaBrie is now writing for himself, or Petrucci is being more considerate. Portnoy was part of the vocal melody composition while he was in the band too, from what I’ve heard.

[@bagusharanto9708]

Feelnya masih dapet di lagu ini dibanding 2 lagu terbarunya 😢

[@GarrettTurneyMrTremelo]

James is sounding great. I'm loving the attention to the lower, more melody-driven register they chose for the vocal approach. I also feel like the production on this is the best sounding of the Mangini era so far. Really loving this tune the further down the track I get!

[@pedrosilvaproductions]

Honestly, and thats just my opinion, his voice is getting weaker timbre wise. When he goes to his higher register is sounding less and less crisp and Bright, and starting sound more tinier and it sort of hurts. It feels forced. I really prefer his lower range nowadays. I guess those are effects of his age

[@82mangini]

I like his voice too!! Hes great singing soft

[@MaxCS92]

Having in mind the James' issue with his higher notes, it is a wise decision for him to sing in his lower register. Besides doing it so well, melodies are better heard. Regarding Mangini's performance, maybe it is still too soon to establish that, though this song was incredible. But I loved what he did in DoT and in DT12

[@jasonmeyer4773]

It’s the auto tune. They even use it post production in live recordings. DT is washed up

[@marcelotantos]

Meet the newest brazilian prog metal, kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGPMf6OOpLeehqM

[@Patinhiselement198]

Reading the comments on Facebook are the exact opposite from the comments here on KZbin. As I’m listening to this for the first time, what an absolute masterpiece! Great mix, good energy and exploration of a song. Well done DT, your true fan base loves you!

[@memolano100]

That’s because Facebook is a toxic place for toxic people. I closed my account more than 5 years ago. Best choice I ever made.

[@MaddJakd]

@@memolano100 "toxic" is just over dramatic. Saying this is a masterpiece is as well..... "Solid" suits it far more.

[@Jem5150]

They let Mangini off the leash with this one. This is the best mix I've heard since Octavarium as well. Lots of fresh ideas and tasteful instrumental sections. I'm super excited for the rest of the album!

[@bojangles6444]

I think he is a lot better than portnoy. A lot cleaner sound.

[@stepitupandgo67]

I'm loving that...he's such a fuckin beast

[@duhmzdaih]

@@bojangles6444 Portnoy himself says that.

[@drumermp]

He’s killing it, I just love to listen! Question: didn’t you think the mix was off for TROAE on Octavarium? I remember buying the cd opening day and thinking come the solo section “why is JP so quiet?”

[@bojangles6444]

@@duhmzdaih yeah doesn’t surprise me his interviews always have been honest.

[@mindseyemusicreview]

Obviously incredible for these dudes to win a Grammy. Arguably years overdue. Good thing for metal and prog all around (although this sounds like everything they've ever done before imo) finally time for someone to notice. Congrats

[@2501vai]

Myung has actual low end! Hooray!!! Loving this mix/master. Everything is exactly where it needs to be imo. Pumped for the album!

[@raktabhbhattacharjee4166]

Damn that intro solo john has some nice phrasing idea and note interval choices

[@yeeshanmalik8353]

Ikr! Nice to see another indian Fella here tho!

[@alessandro9740]

the ending is also good

[@alessandro9740]

@Ayustria Salma "if the guitarist know how and he know" what it means?

[@marcelotantos]

Meet the newest brazilian prog metal, kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGPMf6OOpLeehqM

[@muhammadfikkri1866]

MIKE MANGINI the BEST 💯💯💯

[@katatekan]

can beat Matt Gratska though 😅😂

[@acst2350]

I love portnoy and old DT, but this album was amazing and so unique. It's sad that DT releases their best album with Mangini ever, even winning grammies with it just for portnoy to return. I would have loved to hear what they could have come up with next with Mangini.

[@ahmadriza555]

Gak bisa move on gue dari MANGINI 🥲🥲 GAK TAU kenapa ketukan MIkE mangini lebih ngena aja skrg dan masih terngiang...

[@hendraeka9123]

Sama berat sekali....terasa...sekarang MP rasa ampang....kurang padet...😢😢

[@ryansaja111]

ketukan MP kyk gitu2 aja gak sih...mudah ditebak... kalau sama MM..tiap lagu kyk ada kejutannya..

[@ahmadriza555]

@@ryansaja111 iya bang.... Hhahahaha MP ini malah kaya LTE ..gak beda jauh Beda klo ketukan MM variasi banget dan energik gituuu

[@ahmadriza555]

@@hendraeka9123 malah jadi denger band project liquid tension eksperimen gak sih wkwkwk.... DT ketukan MM Laen ...DT rasa annihilator 🤣🤣🤣

[@MihanFamily]

dulu mangini baru join jg banyak yg hujat, sabar aja MP baru release 1 lagu setelah comeback,. tunggu full albumnya release

[@Albert-sn5nh]

Old DT with fresh, new and brilliant elements! That's what's I need in this year! Cannot wait for new album!!!

[@21stcenturycunt89]

bogos binted👽

[@dougmorato]

Well, just flawless! It feels like Mangini has finally got his voice in the band (not that the other albums he wasn’t great, but this particular song he shines yet he’s part of the band). Great job guys!!!

[@b.scottfarthingsworth]

I gotta agree. He's always been amazing. But I felt he just wasn't fitting in all the way yet... and then this happened, and it's there. He's completely locked in now.

[@rafihardiyanto1828]

Teruslah kalian berdebat masalah drummer karena itu yang diinginkan band, mereka akan lebih banyak mendapatkan keuntungan dari perdebatan kalian 😅

[@fumi4660]

Begitulah para fans yang tak ada puasnya😂

[@R_Guns66]

Wkwkwk pokoknya MIKE is the Best Drummer😁

[@SoulLegenda]

I know that you as a band do not compose music simply for a Grammy, but this Grammy 2022 you had it well deserved, Congratulations to the whole band! you are Maestros, your music has always inspired and challenged me to be able to learn better every note, I am very happy for this news!

[@iluvj00]

I am not a musician but I do too try to listen to every note and I always find something new.

[@nknathan2004]

At 1:15 to 2:10, I can feel some floating feeling, pleasure but sometime I became to cry because the music is so meaningful. No one can play drum like Mangini. So I always think that this song is the best and DT is the best band in the world.

[@darksiden20]

Me too!!! 🤘⚡

[@ashifistiaque5450]

The another masterpiece from DT. Petrucci’s work always defines everything. But the hidden hero John Myung is absolutely deadly with his playing. Last part of this song is truly amazing.

[@mark_heron7368]

Super super sterile

[@Glorifixion]

As a MP fan must say MM is the man, he did it

[@chrisdavis5014]

I’ll agree- Mangini kills it! He should’ve stayed!

[@paulmcghee6160]

Most pop songs after 2 minutes: Finish Dream Theater: Guys, we should probably start a verse now or something.

[@hitechzone8634]

Plot twist, the astronauts who explored outer space and the planets, in hundreds of years they evolved into aliens. Then at that time, they used a time machine to travel to earth at this time What a great lyric

[@revoabednegofathoni]

2 minutes just for intro

[@Ascnsyn]

@@revoabednegofathoni 6 mintues intro in six degres dude, lol

[@mattbireta]

@@Ascnsyn they’re losing it…

[@abohsukampret]

Octavarium after 2 minutes: Portnoy: "Oh Jordan's still playing with that slide thingy, I'll just go make a coffee."

[@Fernanufret]

YES! 💪🏻😎🎸 This is awesome, guys!!

[@Yngwie2024]

are you kidding me? this song is terrible...the voice makes it 10 times worse

[@melomandrumspassion3959]

@@Yngwie2024 118 ppl think you're wrong atm...

[@nikberube4257]

Greetings! Not surprised to find you here. The guitar work in this is killer!

[@Fernanufret]

@@Yngwie2024 let me guess... you can do sooo much better! right? GTFO!

[@aarondiaz1433]

@@Yngwie2024 Just because Your infantile mind doesn't understand it , doesn't mean it's terrible! It means You have no clue whatsoever about what good music is

[@FerF123]

This album is much more progressive and fresh than the others, more mature if you will. I think that with Mangini's approach to drums, Dream Theater evolved to a more musical level with more layers than just a super virtuoso metal band. I've listened to the new song Night terror and it's back to the same monotonous metal songs that they've been playing for many years. Even Portnoy is playing the same fills and rythms, nothing new and nothing better... I think they made a mistake by changing Mangini.

[@davidspurlock1111]

I confess. This is the best mix on a DT song I have heard in 10 years.

[@iseeu-fp9po]

Musicians should really start to list who's mixed the songs.

[@weversonmiguel3403]

I agree!

[@luizguerreiro7656]

Have you heard " The illumination theory " ???

[@jamiemacmillan4056]

@@luizguerreiro7656 the drum sound isn't the best on the self titled, sounds kinda unnatural. This is way better even if the other instruments don't sound quite as good

[@aaronservice86]

I 1000% agree I still think their best production was A Dramatic Turn of Events which this totally reminds me of.

[@myfeakaraoke]

NOW I MISS MIKE MANGINI❤

[@ThanosNikolopoulos]

And now it is official! GRAMMY WINNER SONG!!! Congrats Dream Theater!

[@Ahtnagarp]

7:48 this passage is so chilling, i remember all the crowd singing the vocal and the guitar solo also

[@hectordelangelramirezcruz6505]

07:47 What an emotional ending! The lyrics are so meaningful. We have always thought that aliens are an intelligent race that visit Earth. But in the future, the human race will turn into an alien; those who will travel through the stars with the sole purpose of finding an ideal world for our species. That is why the cinematics at the end deal with the exploration of Mars; Curiosity, Opportunity rovers appear; because we already started space exploration to find a world to settle in. Incredible mix, masterpiece! Cannot wait till hear the full álbum!

[@shlomorothstein9691]

Until we find an entire galactic community that we are late to join and discover there is a race of sentient machines that exterminates all intelligent organic life throughout the galaxy every 50,000 years, and you warn the galactic community of this threat but they don't believe you and don't prepare

[@awaludintribowo1407]

Yes, because of this song, i realized that we are the alien it self!!

[@kickup5269]

Hugs to you🚀🛸

[@Fuzzyjamez]

@@shlomorothstein9691 Well, if we don't discover and join this galactic community, are we even advanced enough for the Reapers...I mean these "sentient machines" to even notice us?

[@Shinominoyuki]

Night teller を聞いた後戻ってきました。 今改めて聴くと当時感じなかった感情が… とても感動してしまいました。ドラマティックでなんて素晴らしい曲だったんだろう…そりゃグラミー賞も獲得する訳だ。

[@dreemsy249]

The first listen was good. I had to keep my ears open to hear each little thing. The second listen, I was ready to purely enjoy what was coming. That chorus is crazy weird and haunting but I love it. That harmony at the end of the solo leading back into the verse is beautiful. The video flows perfectly and reflects the message of the song. I love everything. Jesus, I can’t wait to hear this album and all the twists and turns you give us. Thank you, DT

[@메탈은나의심장]

After listening to the new song, I really like the feeling of this song