Marco Minnemann - The Dance of Eternity (Dream Theater)

[@7shinta7]

This mans joy on the drums is so contagious. I couldn't help but smile watching the video. And while he looks like he's just goofing around he absolutely nails it. Marco is such a legend.

[@TheShamansBlog]

But anyway, what made Mike Mangini stand out over the other drummers was the fact that he really wanted to be in DT, he really needed it and desired it. Marco is a phenomenal palyer, and I'd bet he was the most refreshing and surprising for the band, but this gig wasn't only about technique, but also about chemistry and commitement.

[@milesemil1800]

Actually Mike Portnoy and Mike Mangini were good friends and i think they had an agreement back then about it. But yeah Minemann is a beast he is the top 2 on the audition list.

[@diegomazzaron9191]

@@milesemil1800 Oh really? Portnoy and Mangini are good friends?

[@steveferraro3357]

@@diegomazzaron9191 They were, and still are as far as I know. You can find a clip here on KZbin of Mangini joining Portnoy onstage once at a DT show and jamming on one half of Portnoy's Siamese Monster kit.

[@ΣταμΔετσης]

I think marco deserves the spot bc portnoy was not only a drummer he was a frontman. And marco gives better vibe on that i think. Plus i think his drumming was closer to portnoys style

[@jamiebruner8463]

@@diegomazzaron9191 Mangini said he was closest with Portnoy, out of all of them, prior to his audition.

[@bmac4]

I have no doubts Mangini can do this exact same thing, but he just isn't as much fun to watch as Minnemann.

[@AksenowtCc]

I have no doubt you wouldn't be able to hear him

[@cameodamaneo]

Ironic how he's never once played live as energetic as he did in his audition.

[@cameronnalley3197]

Cameron Pearce did some coke before his audition XD

[@beefcake0354]

totally agreed

[@bmac4]

@@cameodamaneo Eh the time I saw him he definitely was this enthused. Plus several videos.

[@DerHerrMitR]

I aspire to do anything in life as well executed as this, and with a big fat smile on my face.

[@DT2BLZ]

He was the winner of DT's auditions, but he refused the offer. This guy is the equivalent of Rudess on the keyboard...they are wizards. And btw, JR and Marco are very good friends, Marco didn't want to join the auditions but the wizard conviced him.

[@Ash_Hudson]

Why did he refuse? Did he just go there to flex?

[@naudroskam]

@@Ash_Hudson I mean, the dude auditioned in a cookie monster t-shirt. If that's not a giant flex then I don't know what is

[@hertechprep]

@@Ash_HudsonIn the highlights auditions video someone said that Marco was asked for exclusivity with the band meaning he couldn’t do any of his clinics and side projects so he declined.

[@johnruuu]

@@hertechprep hence forth why Portnoy chose to move on and subsequently get involved with countless musical projects since departure. The band and management has bent on this since Mangini arrived, but lowing Portnoy and not receiving Marco were both hindsight MISTAKES.

[@danielsato4410]

From my point of view, Marco is too wild and free for DT. I don’t think they can contain him.

[@KamikazeDoom64]

APPARENTLY he was their first choice, but he only knew 3 songs and had a lack of interest in their material song-wise. Either way, this guy is a legend in my book. Plays with so much feel and loves what he does

[@markcartel4518]

KamikazeDoom64 on an interview he said that he didnt even knew the dt guys which looks really impossible. i like him because he worked with paul gilbert and aristocrats but i think he wouldn't do good for dt not because of his technicalities but because he's too much proud of his skills.

[@markcartel4518]

***** maybe

[@midnightaustin9287]

agree, i think Marco is not fit to be in DT anyways his taste of music is just different, mangini is the perfect fit for DT, but marco i like his style alot

[@AngeloGuardia]

@@markcartel4518 is not so difficult, he is in Germany and they are based un NY city...

[@lightbulbsun]

I reckon Marco was the last chance to save DT, he woulda injected their sound with a fresh energy. Instead we've just had years of tedious soulless technical noodling and weak songwriting.

[@KRISNAMUSIK]

AWESOME PLAYING , AND THE ENDING IS SO FANTASTIC

[@george474747]

Can't recall ever laughing out loud at the end of a drum solo before! (What's the name of that tune? Duh da-da duh da, duh dah!)

[@rbbruno]

Can't believe he was not chosen. This guy is pretty original and makes it look easy. Amazing.

[@SavageBambi]

he was chosen but he didnt want to

[@MAGAMAN]

@@SavageBambi I can't believe people haven't figured out this was all faked. It was just a big PR stunt.

[@sonnyvictor3584]

They wanted him but he couldnt give full time as he was doing other projects

[@SavedbyHim]

He was interviewing the band not the other way around lol

[@WaxwingSlain]

The way he plays makes your eyes glue onto the screen, it's mesmerizing as to how effortless he could just play such a complex song. Insanity.

[@superhossenpheffer]

I love watching Marco play. He has such joy and makes everything look so effortless. Honestly, he makes like as easy as playing a simple blues tune. He is incredible. Thanks for posting!

[@danwentz]

Really love his playing, spirit and raw power. Marco makes it looks so easy!

[@larsbreuer1111]

Best German Drummer I have ever seen!!!!! Pation, Precision and LOVE!!!! Nothing someone could do better

[@arbraulin]

Jaky Leibezeit was superior.

[@RudeRecordings]

Portnoy is watching this and thinks by himself: "Shit man it wasn't hard enough"

[@TheShamansBlog]

In fact, there are some rumours that Marco actually did got the gig, but he refused to play in DT due to some issues in the contract that prevented him from being in other side projects and such. The band has never confirmed it, of course, but Marco claims this to be true.

[@DRUMTALKRussia]

In the interview for our channel he said that DT music was not what he wanted to play at that time

[@dgcmusi]

@@DRUMTALKRussiaI don’t blame him…

[@kingcyrusking]

i've been learning this song and realize now how many parts he actually played differently. and i wouldn't change any of it. i've watched this SO many times over the last decade, this was the vid that made me a big fan of marco's

[@CALIBARG]

De las audiciones que hizo Dream Theater para encontrar baterista, Marco Minnemann fue el que mas me gusto.

[@emilioguzmanalvarez420]

de hecho xD

[@andresalonso7407]

Somos 2

[@ryankharl]

He played it like its a piece of cake for him. Incredible!! After hearing most interviews, no one really like to audition for DT except Mangini. They were invited to look like they wanted to audition. Seems like an american idol thing

[@jorgecatalan6509]

Para mi es el mejor baterísta del mundo!! For me he is the best drummer of the world! thank you for your music marco!!

[@giorgirazmadze5102]

I have never seen such a talent so well combined with artisism

[@katatonicmind]

ES EL MEJOR! que bueno que pude ver a ese mostro tocando en mi pais

[@jinendradias4245]

This man Marco is insanely talented \m/

[@baypilot]

Absolutely amazing!!

[@andrewforrest9980]

Just an incredible player.

[@romankulagin6247]

Great! Ocean of positive and energy. Smiling every time...

[@andresap]

What a joy is watching this guy play. 🤘🤘

[@avengedsoul6661]

No one has more fun playing the drums than this guy.

[@Chalepastel]

the snare play alone is enough to enhance an already fucking amazing drum part and you nailed it

[@Vegan_Kebab_In_My_Hand]

I'm happy with Mangini, as he also enjoys drumming and is such a kind person.

[@jorgealbornoz9817]

Cuando supe que Minnemann estaria en la audicion para Dream Theater, y compare lo que hicieron los otros bateros, Minnemann era el indicado, el tipo es buenisimo toca todas las tecnicas, es para la medida del grupo, aparte de su simpatia y sencilles. pero dejaron a Mangini, creo que por que ya habia participado en discos solistas de Labrie, es mas que nada por ser mas amigo del grupo. Pero Minnemann era el MASTER....

[@alfonsodf1]

Por lo que he leido Mangini fué el segundo plato, al parecer eligieron inicialmente a Minnemann, pero no estaba dispuesto a incorporarse al grupo con dedicación exclusiva. De hecho fué a las pruebas como un "juego", porque se lo pidió su amigo Jordan Rudess, pero no tenía interés real en incorporarse a Dream Theater.

[@jdperdomo]

Por algún lado leí que Marco no estaba muy interesado en entrar en DT. De hecho, también leí que ni siquiera se sabía un tema de DT, y eso horrorizó a Petrucci. En todo caso, yo también veo a Minnemann como una opción mucho que mejor que Mangini. No tiene nada que ver con técnica, porque Mangini es un demonio tocando también, sino con que Marco tiene una mejor actitud on stage, más compatible con DT y más parecido a lo que fue Portnoy. Un tema de actitud más allá de sus superpoderes en la batería.

[@Psicokass]

Una de las canciones mas hermosas en bateria, y en definitivo de las mejores obras de DT, tocadas por uno de los bateros más talentosos de la historia! q interesante el estilo tan "Marco" q le imprime a la interpretacion, y el solo del final ufff!

[@cartelesargentinos]

Marco es mil veces superior en tecnica y velocidad a Portnoy jajajaja ! Cualquiera de los 7 que fueron eran mejores que Portnoy, ahora estarás contento que volvio el vende humo

[@abhijitlamsoge]

He makes it look like it child's play. Minnemann is probably the best drummer in his genre.

[@BrilliantScars]

Totally agree! Among all the drum covers of Dance of Eternity, Marco is the only one who can really show the "fun"!

[@diquispe2]

es un maldito genio

[@StonePaul66]

I saw him in Trio .... he is an outstanding drummer and by that a really fine human beeing full of joy in what he is doing. 3 WOW

[@imBestefar]

Smiling …. Feeling it so well…. Yes! 🙌

[@captnhook236]

Marco It was amazing to see you try out for Theater...and i was hoping to see you go all the way with them, But Mike came to the table with a whole new level of love for the band and the guys of DT...no matter where you go in the world your a drum hero for sure!!! MAD PROPS TO MARCO

[@jeroenvermunt862]

OMG, just a warming up for this guy.

[@themusicalcomposer]

Marco is probably the only person who can make you laugh during this song.

[@rayguzmancruz]

ese tio, es el puto amo!!

[@SuchAsTheIraq]

Fantastic!! Love the ending

[@huskopeshroud8682]

i love to see that smile. i couldnt imagine if he join dt and join the tour.

[@loleapso5732]

Lo que toca Marco por dios 🙏♥️♥️🥁🥁🥁👌👌👌👌

[@tallicajnr81]

You cant help but smile when you see this guy play =)

[@Lustiberga]

High skill. Im shiver.... Just love watching this.

[@ANALIMPALEMENT1]

I'd heard a lot of interpretations of this song including Potnoy´s one and this is, in my opinion, the most impressive of all.

[@Eccentrics]

Portnoy wrote the original one, it wasn't an interpretation. He is one of the original arrangers and composers for it. But yes Marco's interpretation is amazing.

[@norsharn2883]

​@@EccentricsMarco is even better than portnoy in technicality

[@jamesnorton7601]

Yeah, and Mike has the money and songs ,Marco plays in bingo halls @@norsharn2883

[@daver787]

Although Marco is my favorite drummer (by a long shot) that Dream Theater auditioned, I do believe they made the right choice in Mangini. He's just a better fit because of the ensemble nature of DT. Minnemann would overpower the other members with his playing, energy, and showmanship. I would love to have seen what he would have done creatively through the writing process though. I think he could have brought new energy with a jazz/funk fusion.

[@ricben1973]

GRANDIOSO!

[@nicok509]

Der Schlagzeugsound ist alles andere als schön. So altmetallmäßig

[@TinoSchulz1990]

Wurde ja auch nur mit "Camcorder" aufgenommen. Schau mal wie alt das Video ist ;)

[@TheFatBeaRr]

you’re the best Marco, wish you were in DT ❤

[@tebopresidential]

he enjoys a lot playing drums, you can see it in his face, always smiling and making faces

[@christianamorin2649]

dalee marcooo anda a tocat a dream theaterr..sos el mejorrr

[@mama_analog582]

no one has ever brought that much sexyness to "The Dance Of Eternity". Love from Geemany. Machste wunderbar, Marco! :) Die Snare knallt zu geil, das konnten die nicht ertragen. ;)

[@shreyas361]

awesome loved his improvisations ,,THE BEST!! truely

[@joshgander413]

"doesn't take music too seriously and is just having fun." are you serious? In his genre, Minnemann is one of the best at what he does. You don't get to that level of playing without taking music seriously. "The Dance of Eternity" is a complex piece. Musicians who aren't serious about what they do can't play complex music. Having a good time while playing your instrument doesn't mean 'you're not taking it seriously', he's simply got a positive mental approach to playing.

[@fuzzylogiceire]

He's talking about Steven Wilsons solo project band. Marco played on his new album and tours with him too.

[@MrLosadita]

Good record, thank for share it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AB-yf5ei]

Zero mistakes and made it look like the easiest thing in the world. What a freak!

[@roxinouchet]

Always amazed by the composition of this especially for the Drum. Miss you Mike Portnoy !

[@rayguzmancruz]

en mi opinion uno de los mejoes bateros del mundo. me gusta su cancion golden dolphin. me hubiera gustado verlo en dream theater, aunque mangini es otro mounstruo.

[@DaVeAhUjA]

Marco is the BEST of the BEST!!!!

[@Ferretclaw444]

Can't believe they didn't pick him. Mangini is a tech monster but Minneman has the 'feel'. I'm kind of glad it worked out the way it did though, Minneman probably has way more fun playing with Satriani than he would with DT.

[@fermiLiquidDrinker]

Minneman is just as good, if not better then Mangini. However, Mangini was a better pick because he played all the Portnoy parts exactly how they were played.

[@TheBadThad]

It has NOTHING to do with his playing, Marco is just not a good fit. He even said he just did it for fun as he had never even heard DT until Jordan called him.

[@musicmusic6595]

Marco is in my opinion a better musician than mangini, he has a much better feel to his playing i agree with ferret.

[@jjptech]

marco is a free soul.what ever he feels he needs o do, and DT needs a loyal full time drummer who can stick to.their rulez

[@d12e4m312]

He rejects them,, not vice versa,,

[@Skydiver173]

Excellent, I've wanted to see this... Thanks for sharing.

[@ryanwallace4686]

Marco and Mike P. Love them both. Always will

[@ferrydrums99]

Amazing drummer playing a drum part written by an other amazing drummer, juts mind-blowing!

[@deenydude7]

I am in love with the groove from 2:06 to 2:32.

[@chuybarraganjrmusic]

Minnemann Rules!!

[@fernalication]

Playing 7/9 or 29/37 and this dude is pure joy. Outstanding drummer

[@morencaifan9884]

Grandísimo músico

[@enzodxful]

I was shocked amazing!!!! bravo

[@Alamar1]

Every drummer that tried out is amazing and world-class in their own right. Personally, I'm partial to Donati - the guys is simply amazing. His technique is jaw-dropping, especially his stuff with PX. Marco is awesome too though of course. He's a perfect fit with Gilbert :D They are both musical geniuses and always seem to have tons of fun playing.

[@orsinian]

I just came here to see his cute joyous face

[@Spence233]

Really like the cleaaan sound

[@daniju93]

Minnemann can make anyone happy with these expressions while he is playing

[@nemanjasmiljanic5788]

German flawlessness!

[@skyline6string]

It is pure joy to watch pure joy.

[@MrDingDong2]

Wow! Just. Wow!

[@awsum713]

He looks like hes having fun awesome video by the way

[@ΟρφεαςΔαρειωτης]

This guy is just awesome.

[@7thString84]

I TOTALLY LOVE HIM!!!!!!!! He could play all DT-stuff with absolute effortlessness!! There is simply no better drummer on this planet! Not only technically! You can see this love for music in every stroke! He does´nt play just beats and rhythms... he makes MUSIC with the drums! Way too good for DT (and I am a fan of DT)!

[@davidderoux7552]

No, you wasn't.

[@MaggaraMarine]

What I like about this guy is that he really seems to enjoy playing the songs on drums. He's having fun and playing awesome stuff. And that's why I hoped he would have been the next DT drummer instead of Magnini. Marco clearly doesn't take music too seriously and is just having fun. And IMO music should be about having a good time. I'm not saying Magnini was a bad choice but I would have preferred Marco.

[@ryanslater674]

He is really good but he even said himself that he didnt know much about DT and didnt even have any of their records. Mangini was crying when he heard he made it. He is very good also so i have no problem

[@Drummerjorge29]

Best rendition EVER!!!!!!

[@drumeophile]

Best drummer on KZbin

[@tatoonthebeats]

so true!!!!

[@diogoubermensch9255]

Amazing!

[@michaelbrown3128]

Great job!

[@MarkoLos]

@ 3:51 it's cool to see that Marco is playing the ghost notes using one hand, if you watch MP do it you will see he uses both hands similar situation @ 2:06 where Marco is again playing the ride with one hand, Mp uses both...just interesting to see how other drummers play it...

[@duilioalba4395]

This guy is an amazing drummer, i saw my first video on youtube when he made an epic fkn drum solo with Necrophagist!!!

[@baikenshiffer]

great cover!!

[@carlg1981]

The best drum player!

[@teatrofunkpasto9581]

Tiene un gran feeling este tipo, me hubiese gustado verlo con DT

[@sebastianneme9056]

Un loco genial

[@damianrock5297]

it'd be an awesome show to see you with DT!!!! Even if I like both Mikes.... I'd've liked to see you there!!!

[@metalg33ksolid]

he was my favorite to be in dream theater by far

[@BenMichalowicz]

Imagine if both were picked, like they both traveled with DT on the 2011-2012 tour, but each played, say, every other concert. Like one gig it's Mangini, the other is Minneman (did I spell that right?), and maybe every 5th concert they'd do a duet. (Mangini, Marco, Mangini, Marco, Both, and then it would repeat)

[@myewgul]

This is a guy who truly loves playing music. =D

[@federicosarti5283]

Fenomenale ragazzo

[@adyclp]

great drummer ,i can't help smiling when i see his face expression..

[@onepercent93]

Keren.... Keren sekali bro. Kau sukses membuatku senyum senyum sendiri...😂😂😂

[@marcomarx9269]

The best of the seven ones. He would be my choice, not doubt !!!