The best of Times - Mike Portnoy (DRUMS ONLY)

[@fottolini]

I can't hear this song without tears... 15 years today since my father is gone. The best of times forever. ❤

[@ПРАВДАРАТИБОРА]

Крепитесь,я потерял мать от ковида в 2021году благодаря безалаберности и пофигизма врачей.

[@Kolossusofkraut]

In 11 days it'll be 14yrs without mine. The solo is what makes me tear up for some reason

[@reelaw3155]

His drumming here is so technical and complex yet it transports his emotions perfectly.That Ladies and Gentleman is one of the reasons why Mike Portnoy is one of the best drummers on earth today.

[@wantzxantzx9042]

My fav. Drumer....

[@ChrisSmith-il5qe]

2021 - Still the greatest guitar solo of all time.

[@octavazio999]

nothing has changed

[@sezginterror4262]

Still the best

[@motokopibronoel3933]

2020 and still listen this song

[@jaidenxiong9996]

It does not matter what year it is, Dream theatre pieces are always way ahead of every generation. This art is gone when these rock generation is gone. You will see more and more like of System of a Down type because fans are becoming more and more crazy like the bands.

[@dburger772]

The fact that this song was so personal for Mike Portnoy speaks volumes. He wrote this song about his dad.

[@askesismusic322]

*2021 still my favorite song

[@ericolsson6289]

2121 and just discovered this song

[@wahyudalesmana253]

Hi, I'm from 2022 and still listen too 😂

[@CenkutU]

Coming back to it two years later and after listening to 'Dream Theater' I can confirm: Mangini is beast, but Portnoy is and always will be the godfather of technical, yet emotional, 'breathing' drumming

[@Weltfremdheit]

CenkutU And still, three years later, your comment keeps saying it all! You couldn't have said it better.

[@reelaw3155]

Amen bro

[@paugutierrezsd4202]

a view from the top of the world

[@valanz_]

This is one of the most emotional songs of DT. Definitelly one of my favorites beside "The spirit carries on". Both makes my eyes teary every time. Masterpieces

[@RRR-to3lk]

😢 2024 mp is back ,, i hope this song will have live version soon 🙏🤟

[@andymulwandi8156]

👍👍 broo

[@newbiebot]

Btw why is there no live version of this song on KZbin?

[@vandalistan]

sad song..sad solo..and the saddest thing is surely we will never see DT with this song in live.. :(

[@wiggy009]

Adhitya Putra why

[@reikiyudhistiray8680]

Liriknya ditulis portnoy buat ayahnya, tadinya mau buat persembahan buat ayahnya tapi ayahnya meninggal duluan. The best of time lagu yg terlalu emosional buat portnoy

[@UCaSjY1V93PJUSkzcVY9YWKg]

Buat yg kangen bokap lagu ini mewakili banget cuk!

[@Nico6801]

@@UCaSjY1V93PJUSkzcVY9YWKg solo gitar nya si gg bgt , lg proses belajar gue nusuk bgt nadanya , Susah bgt tp seru ya buat di pelajarin terutama sweep picking nya 😁😁

[@curs_und_cuts]

2019, still praying Rock God for DT reunion, even for a one-off show, for live performance of this and 12-Step Suite

[@sebastianpolo6492]

I almost cry with the face of mike in 10:55 , all the energy of sistemathic caos just dissapear!! RIP Howard Portnoy!!

[@kresno181]

The best guitar solo eveerr!!!

[@hflstudio37]

Guitar?

[@sixkintnts]

7:11

[@sultansofswing4057]

yessss

[@Abdurrahman-ob1ns]

@Kresno Aji kerenan haji oma

[@syahrulhumam1284]

Bener bang..

[@adriandelarosa2537]

his tears at the end... its so heart breaking!! :(

[@georgeg8073]

great respect .In between 9:22-9:25 he gathers his tears but still manages not to show anything at his performance.....

[@johnfistikis9031]

One of the most emotional and definitely the most technical drummer on planet earth...NO Portnoy NO party...

[@petrucci973]

September 2022 and this solo is the most beautiful emotional technical melodic guitar solo ever played on the electrical guitar for the next eternity. Prove me wrong.

[@nelsonforeysthe]

the most emotional drum take... you can feel the pain of losing someone you love...

[@epnlvr9790]

It's okay he was able to play this song for his father before he passed

[@MsDiego200]

Long live to the MASTER Mike Portnoy, you can see all his emotions here, that is so beautiful. ❤🤘🏻

[@magicwin6647]

Welcome back Mike Portnoy!!! We missed you man!!!! ❤

[@titofernandoguizao1891]

Mike showed us how talented drummer he is when arranged this sad but beautiful song in loving memory for his father.

[@forrestcawley7159]

I Just cried listening to this song! The playing is amazing and has so much emotion in it

[@hectorlauz6084]

2020 and im still waitin for this live

[@djentlegiant739]

well it's looking better and better four years later my friend!

[@biatheusgarcia2026]

Algum brasileiro em 17/04/2022 ... Escutando e lembrando de um nosso ente querido se já se foi ... Nostalgia e saudades !!!!...

[@EricsonSchemmer]

I can see his passion while playing drums... its so pure DUDES

[@FranciscoSantos-ws5gr]

O Portnoy pode não ser o mais técnico de todos, mas é aquele que faz a música ter vida, ter alma, e isso torna um músico inesquecível, até os dias atuais ainda não vi um baterista que deixasse qualquer música à beira da perfeição quanto o Mike Portnoy.

[@silvioalves2538]

CERTAMENTE.... E VÊ-SE NO FINAL DO VÍDEO A EMOÇÃO DELE, NESSA HOMENAGEM AO PAI....

[@FanaticDrummer]

Perfect kit man...Cymbals, toms, bass, snares everything.

[@Slash9510]

...i think it's very difficult play a song that is dedicated to someone you loved...like a father..

[@zieghfredmarkcarantes2775]

The best drummer that ever walked this planet...Mike is a God by his own rights🤘🤘

[@jhonnyvee1]

no one can replace Mike Portnoy...no one.!!!

[@benjie-gt]

Rest in Peace, Howard Portnoy.

[@martinm787]

I used to play drums as well, but this is out of my mind...freaking stunning

[@evertontrevor7708]

Que coisa mais maravilhosa! Quem tá vendo em 2021 deixa o like aí

[@sajalnbd1]

Petrucci made it like its about his father...very touchy solo petrucci

[@nlikic]

Mike Portnoy made the lirics for this song, this song was made in tribute to Howard Portnoy - Mike Portnoys father :)

[@crisnegron]

Istiaque Hossain Indeed, he did an awesome job :)

[@andekoerkoer5827]

portnoy is legend of dream theatre.

[@mvp1352]

2024, almost 2025 and this song is still incredible

[@zoromon12]

Notice how masterfully the end solo sits on the drums. Genius, respectful and perfect.

[@jalankebenarantv]

2022 n im still listening this...

[@sannypurnawan4528]

portnoy & dream theater are one package

[@joaojr7918]

The man who combine technique and feeling like anyone else...

[@chiyo-chanholocaust8143]

Don't you think, you know, this was maybe what made Mike want to take a break? his dad dying, him reconsidering life, wanting to spend more time with the family all that shit?

[@jtorresdaniel]

Eso esta bien. El problema es que el queria tiempo indefinido y dejar la banda botada, no justamente para dejar de tocar, sino mas bien irse a tocar con otros musicos, que en mi opinion actualmente estan fuera de su estilo. Mike portnoy fuera de dream theater ya no brilla. Mike Brilla con petrucci y rudess basicamente.

[@danieldellamarine1363]

I know I’m late, but I always thought it was because he was going through an emotional tailspin. After my grandmother passed I was almost a completely different person because I was so messed up. I can’t imagine losing a parent of forty-one years

[@debuhokontra2006]

I dont think this is the reason cause he played with different bands

[@widiardiyanto6163]

@@jtorresdaniel ernesto plagioso de fitikanto koyo moto... Lha munio opo opo sigano kristiano ronaldo de roberto baggio como alessandro del pierro como fransesco toldo... Kabeho kuwio pemaino itoliono...

[@gsxracer1977]

it sure is i believe that, also has to do with 40 itch.... when i was just before 41, quit my job/change girlfriend / move to diffrent location and so on.

[@thebrokenofdamned1795]

This is why i so love this band, SONG and the skill how to make a Best SONG. Perfect melody and drum.

[@daniarif6775]

They are able to reconcile the world with their song....Dream Theatre...thanks God for bringing them to the world

[@demondevil5802]

Dia meneteskan air mata saat solo guitar dan diakhir lagu.

[@MikkoRantalainen]

You know it's an old video when 480p has a tag "High Quality". The high quality of drumming is obviously timeless.

[@raylgonzo]

Why I will always love MP, he just makes drumming so easy. He does things with ease.

[@guitarrecpebrasil5464]

I'll always remember Those were the best of times!!!

[@masudparvez6792]

I don't know why I like so so much mike portnoy. Best wishes for you and Dream Theater All members..

[@bagasdhardanu]

AND HE IS BACK!!

[@user-fj6im7gg8z]

This is clossest we get to a live version so enjoy this

[@erikblokblok]

this deserves more than 480p

[@rahatmahmud5435]

My best drummer of all time ❤️❤️

[@enio0008]

portnoy é o melhor baterista do mundo e que música linda, só um abençoado az uma música assim capaz de comover qualquer ouvinte

[@silvioalves2538]

TODAS AS VEZES QUE OUÇO ESSA MÚSICA, NÃO DÁ PARA CONTER AS LÁGRIMAS.....

[@FranciscoSantos-ws5gr]

Eu me emociono toda as vezes que ouço essa música.

[@alves220]

esse cara é minha maior inspiração. fodido, melhor do mundo.

[@mochammadqomaruddin3171]

keren lagu ini, sejak dulu rasanya merinding dan nge-soul

[@basukiirawan5998]

Memang lagu ini diciptakan utk mendiang ayah Mike Portnoy yg meninggal berjuang melawan kangker, infonya dia tdk pernah sanggup memainkannya saat live di panggung

[@royzuu6517]

​@@basukiirawan5998apakah itu alasannya dia pindah ke a7x?

[@qcmkve8483]

pernah baca alasan dia cabut adalah ketika mp ngajak rehat para personil DT, yg laen pada gamau, akhirnya mp mutusin buat cabut dan itu bkin yg laen shock . ada dibahas JP langsung klo gasalah di video audisinya si MM@@royzuu6517

[@amknaggs8384]

The most extremelly harder and lot of all out ideas,technical,skills,emotional from my favourite drummer...u are the best drummer and my inspired bro....kudos mike👍

[@brucel.6078]

I miss this dude a LOT!!!

[@johnSmith-ne5dh]

I always thought Mike portnoy is the best drummer in the world and i always will think the same. There hasn't been a drummer like him and never will! Long live Mike 👍👍👍

[@abdnchannel8205]

I hope this song will be performed live by dream theater 😇🤲

[@justitia257]

Fantastico 🌹

[@miftachulr]

I couldnt find john pettruci's video on this song for a long time, this mike portnoy video can cure it while searching

[@nihits]

Magnini should make space for Portnoy, he was not just drummer but lyricist too which starts even the idea of a song.

[@Weachook]

What a song, what a guitar solo and what a drummer.. With Portnoy, Dream Theater was technical, melodical and emotional... Now, DT is just technical... I love this band but really miss the time with Portnoy...

[@royzuu6517]

He's really happy with a7x right now 😭

[@hurgurhurghuthfn]

Thank you for the inspiration❤🎉

[@hamiltonbadin]

It was incredible the affinity between Portnoy and Petrucci

[@eennymo]

Fantastic song - fantastic playing!

[@brianromay5610]

2021 May and still listen this song

[@michaelscofield4831]

portnoy tiada dua nya!!

[@c.j.g1206]

This song is a tribute to Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy's father, Howard, who died at the end of 2008.. Emotional song.. all DT players so amazing with their part..

[@witaoy]

The best of Times and The best of drummer.

[@ngilaralte1977]

ka tet lai atang a ka band ngaihsan an nia. he hla phei hi chu ka ngaithla kham thei mawlh lo

[@LalrinmuanaHlawndo17]

He hla nalh zia hi chu awwww.. Drum, guitar solo.. Engkim mai hi a mawi emem vek mai ani

[@bakunettsumaru4760]

Portnoy is Portnoy, Mangini ia Mangini. But Portnoy is dream theater. He's never change

[@JerryMetal1979]

the best Mike Portnoy

[@Ktaraga9525]

Everyday watching this video. Your my no.1 drummer. Wishing you good health and long life mike.

[@zamriahmad4593]

2021 still listen to this masterpiece

[@Sconies123]

I love Dream Theaters newest album, and i love Mike Mangini, but i really miss MP :( he is such a beautiful drummer(and one of the best in the world)

[@zerocube7382]

2021 and still listen this song

[@gaborholtzer8784]

I did not hear this ending before, but it certainly fits the song well.

[@sugayfitriafitria5016]

Super master 😎 Mike Portnoy

[@ajid-uc4fn]

Awesome sir..

[@ruangkosong6710]

2021 Perfect Song

[@Intellben]

На альте отражение света при ударе красиво играет. В замедлении вообще круто. Песня -шелевр! Игра Майка - уровень God!

[@turecox2344]

M P no te tenias que irte DT. Hasta yo estoy arrepentido te mato tu ego, era fan de DT hasta que te fuiste aunque lo sigo escuchando es mi banda favorita...

[@pedroolmos3685]

Cuando se limpia una lagrima al final es justo cuando mi corazon se parte en dos

[@striat1]

So awsome, I loved it

[@henrikandersen6483]

Love it 🎉

[@cyberantz4004]

Masterpiece

[@deedteleport]

God is blessing me right now right here arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@erikrifai]

masterpiece of the world

[@ericfouquet6345]

C'est rien de dire que ça fait monter les regrets quand on voit et entend ça...

[@Matthew-le1eq]

But most of all,thank you for THIS SONG !

[@Ivanov250976]

Great Mike Portnoy!!!

[@jonperez8222]

Portnoy was dt I don't care what anybody says. My heart 💔. Such an amazing song. Come back portnoy!!

[@drummerflexi9180]

amazing fill in!!!! wow 9:45

[@_intheskai1424]

the best song. from his the best drummer

[@mundodamadumariaeduarda3407]

Podem falar o que quiser do MP, linda música , linda homenagem ao seu Pai e a pessoas importantes na nossa vida . O cara é foda , comparar Mangini e ele são Muito diferente .Pra mim mike além de. Tocar com o coração ele e foda no improviso e excelente compositor. Coisa que o mangini não e tão bom assim . Mais e minha opinião . Amo Dream Theater .

[@andinovian3031]

No one like you mike, we will mis you

[@magicwin6647]

I have some great news for you!

[@reikiyudhistiray8680]

Portnoy is more emotional then mangini...

[@lyasdrummer5650]

this song is more emotional... the lyric and guitar solo..

[@leonardoc6504]

Therefore we can say that Mangini is more rational than Portnoy. Wow ... how fast and cheap it has cost us to get this great conclusion without any data, only with arbitrary opinions.

[@masudparvez6792]

Undoubtedly..

[@Atheist-Marc]

they should have chosen Marco Minnemann. That would have added some fun and more expressed Joy...

[@_intheskai1424]

reiki yudhistira true

[@davidsessolo7053]

Portnoy the big one!!

[@xXbrick84Xx]

God WHY DID HE LEAVE!!

[@Moodblods73]

2022 still wach this videos

[@pitg1318]

Best DT SONG

[@awangzemenaga3451]

Luv this man