Mike Mangini Drum Cam The Alien Live w/Album Music

All AD's are OFF on the MikeMangini KZbin Channel. Publishers usually turn them on via their Channels. These are my live drums for The Alien mixed with the tracks from our last album, "A View from the Top of the World." Although I was involved with the drum sounds and engineer on AVFTTOTW more than I've ever been to the tune of some years working a LOT with Jimmy T., this video is simply my raw tracks bounced out and I panned, EQ'd a bit on the kick & snare and that's about it. NO EQ on each Tom Track, only some on the AUX bussed track. I just wanted to spit this out. Not as sassy as the album sound, but it's raw, it's me both in bending w/feel within the click, dynamics and sound. This is a really challenging song to come out of the gate blaring and playing first. The balance shifts and tightness required are pretty demanding. It is what it is.
Check out the same take, but with no music and click track. It's a mind-burner!
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[@edwardfermin808]

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

[@rvm8315]

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]

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]

Me to - I will miss Mangini a lot

[@danlc95]

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]

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. ❤🤘

[@MostlyContented]

A true demonstation that technicality and musicality can be friends.

[@caarriav]

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]

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

[@diegoaxexxx123]

​@@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]

@@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]

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

[@diegoaxexxx123]

@@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.

[@adventureclub007]

thanks fo 13years. Mike "The Alien" Mangini

[@JLA_254]

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

[@muhammadfikkri1866]

😢😢😢

[@baxatakbaxatak2014]

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.

[@KevinMcPherson-o5x]

Dear Mike Mangini. To me, you were the best thing that ever happened to Dream Theater - but they chose to go back to a drummer who is more concerned with the color of his beard than with being the solid yet creative force behind the other musicians. You have given more to this band than anyone could expect. From the bottom of my heart, a huge thank you for your contribution. For me, Dream Theater is no longer interesting, but I will follow you and hope that the joy I saw you play with Cory is the joy you engage with other bands that match your level. Thanks

[@DeyozRayamajhi-w2p]

This is exactly what i also felt. I did not enjoyed their new release.. I missed magini's highly technical punchy drummings badly.

[@Ijard_panjang]

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

[@diegopelozo2679]

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

[@Najstirk79]

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

[@diegopelozo2679]

@@Najstirk79 claro ! 🤣 cuanto toque The Alien te suplico que vuelvas aquí y pegues el enlace.

[@deyoz1]

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.

[@Najstirk79]

@@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.

[@DizzyDez613]

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

[@thunderanderson]

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]

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?

[@ArchieAsis-i8o]

This band is the main reason why i quit music

[@rebirth_mishap]

I draw stick figures because of this man

[@u.v.s.5583]

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

[@patton303]

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.

[@robertl.wilson1199]

He was there light in their darkest times. . .he was their hero when they needed a savior. . . Only to be thrown aside like garbage 😔 Mike Mangini you were wronged. Thank you for your contributions and dedication to Dream Theater.

[@krioni86sa]

lol

[@ravicgybnimous6144]

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

[@faddrums6273]

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

[@jaspergillgannon4991]

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

[@doomscneider]

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

[@edrianmay]

😂😂😂😂....the best comment 😂😂

[@perecanyelles6469]

With Virgil

[@fpvgood]

omg I love this😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nengstro]

🤣😅😂

[@babyjesuslovesme1219]

im there

[@estrangeibanez3051]

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.🙏

[@5dmkiii60]

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]

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

[@prismix0870]

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]

@@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]

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

[@simonezangari1306]

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

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

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

[@Rio_1111]

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]

@@Rio_1111 ahahahaha... Thats so silly

[@rebel1766]

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

[@simonezangari1306]

@@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

[@Stam_the_344_]

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

[@yuzhe8596]

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]

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

[@FXLabTradingStrategy]

Agree

[@hendraeka9123]

Agree

[@epdrummers]

​@@diegopelozo2679tuvieron que ponerse a grabar otro álbum para tratar de tapar este 😂😂😂😂

[@theaterdreamer]

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.

[@tirutz]

Grammy award is all that needs to be said.

[@eichidanemarkll]

これだけの手数足数なのに教本以上に丁寧な1打1打のショットが素晴らしいです。日本でのツアーぜんぶ観させて頂きましたが素晴らしい音をありがとうございました。

[@Cainoish]

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

[@keysersoze9511]

right. There is a Universe between Magini and Portnoy

[@racer80]

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

[@juanjaviermartinezhidalgo9442]

Yes, for Portnoy is a T1000 robot 😂

[@InzidenzPanik]

@@racer80technique vs sixteenth note rolls and spitting

[@racer80]

@@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...,

[@learningisgrowing]

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]

Not to mention how effortless he makes it.

[@tuddygu]

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

[@Beerbatter1962]

@@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]

@@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]

@@Beerbatter1962He wrote it so it’s easier

[@MirkkoDeMaio]

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

[@Duskeroth]

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]

Portnoy & Mangini should be together in DT

[@davelospinoso9022]

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]

Couldn't agree more@@davelospinoso9022

[@Adixon5]

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

[@cematuchanel6482]

from the begining I love mangini more but I respect portnoy

[@jx6564]

Hi Mike - I was amongst those lucky enough to be at your first show with DT in Rome and will never forget how everyone was smiling and always checking back on you and how you were managing. I'll admit it took me a while to get used to your tone and your own take on some of the Classics - but, objectively you are the reason DT still exist today and you leave an eternal legacy in Prog and DT that no one can ever impact. Thank you.

[@Nefville]

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.

[@xod7xo614]

As nostalgic this returned dream theater is, I am truly heart broken over mangini’s departure and wish they kept him. His drumming is on a whole different level. Much more dynamic and interesting 😢 He had so much pride & passion in his work and the position he was given. Thank you for everything Mike Mangini! You will always remain as one of the greatest!!!

[@juanjaviermartinezhidalgo9442]

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 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🤟🏾

[@Sn_Limbong]

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

[@ryant3600]

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.

[@hajjahmasrah139]

Mike Mangini is the best drummer Dream theater

[@Lahirunav]

Agreed. And Mike Portnoy is Dream Theatre.

Não

[@racer80]

Yes, and Mike Portnoy is Dream Theater.

[@thomaskalvatnegset5998]

it's fascinating how a musician can influence a band. mike mangini is a good example who took over for mike portnoy in 2011. mangini took the band into a new direction with tighter and more precise playing. it becomes like a new source of both inspiration and creativity for everyone in the band. songs like barstool warrior, the alien and not least the catchy song invinsible monster show exactly how the band is being shaped into a new era with mangini behind the drum kit. mike portnoy's playing style is a completely different story. he is much more fluid and raw in his playing style. when I look back at Mangini's role in the band, it has given me a new perspective on what influence entails and not least what the band has managed to make of music over the years. all respect to dream theater with both these two unique drummers.

[@novanajinugrohonugroho681]

The best drummer ever no 1

[@QuintonLucionMusic]

What a drummer! There’s something to be said about the art form to play these drums to a click, hit your drums consistently and with power and being able to apply the album music to your live performance. Mike Mangini is a guitar players ultimate jamming partner. Legend!

[@petergabor007]

You did a great job on Dream Theater Mike. Thank you for the many fantastic songs and concerts. I wonder how Portnoy will be able to play this. I will miss you so much!

[@johnhancock9249]

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]

Mike is better than Mike 😅

[@00euclid]

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.

[@staciepaul]

Mangini was a huge upgrade for Dream Theater.

[@anselmo5104]

Yes absolutely, he took DT into another level

[@SafeInstinct]

agree so very, very much

[@indrawoody4382]

He make DT more DT..

[@matthewgonano636]

And they just kicked him out. Lol

[@solarpower26]

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

[@QuadeQuick]

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!

[@rudiratlos670]

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

[@Emanresuadeen]

Man-genius?

[@parahente]

​@@EmanresuadeenMangini better than portnoy

[@Lachesisms]

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]

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.

[@FilipDulava]

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

[@michelarnet8535]

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

[@StarShine480]

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/

[@bahritkharakor9257]

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

[@albertschembri50]

STILL ONE OF THE BEST DRUMMERS...Thats why DM chose him with them.

[@Lord.Furious]

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.

[@davidamarat]

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!

[@jasonlatimer4070]

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

[@davidgradinaru7313]

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

[@rebel1766]

No!

[@CaptainOffensive]

@@rebel1766get over it boomer

[@arisirawan5554]

​@@rebel1766i bet you're not a drummer

[@Lol-h1g7o]

No!

[@davidgradinaru7313]

@@Lol-h1g7o yes!

[@ericsterk4042]

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

[@Emanresuadeen]

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

[@skrupnik]

Thank you, Mike, for starting to upload all this material! It gives me the impression that while you were in the group, you didn’t have as much freedom to do so. For years, I’ve been watching or listening to your performances with DT, and then come the Portnoy fans who have no idea what technical resources on the instrument really are. Most of them aren’t even drummers and just talk nonsense. They view it from the perspective of the artist's "legacy" since his beginnings, which defines a style-I respect that-but they don’t have the mental tools to provide a technical explanation that puts you ABOVE Portnoy’s level. It’s valid to recognize him for the meaning of the legacy I mentioned earlier, and I respect that, but as a drummer myself, I don’t use that criterion to evaluate you. I see Mike's technical resources as limited. Specifically, he doesn’t seem to go beyond 1-and-1 fills with the snare and toms, 2 bass drums with 2 hands, or 2 bass drums with 4 hands. I don’t see much more than that, though he executes it excellently, and his power is crushing. However, in your performances, I see FAR more resources than the ones I mentioned. Your left-hand skill and your ability to integrate a symmetrical kit showcase your abilities above any drummer who simply sets up their kit for their dominant hand. Even the one bass drum/one-hand high-speed patterns distributed symmetrically-something you’ve been doing for many years-require a level of training that not every right- or left-handed drummer can achieve. So now, the challenge is to see Mike try to perform DT’s songs where you created your magic. I know he can do it, but he won’t have the finesse to execute them with your resources. He’ll do it his way, but in my opinion, this will lower the rhythmic level of the band from now on. That doesn’t mean the band won’t become even more successful, though, as Mike M. is a standard-bearer for the band’s image and collaboration, something crucial for those who value DT for its essence in compositions. I don’t think most fans will stop to reflect on the points I’m making about how much more complex your performances are. It’s a free world, and I wanted to share this with you. It would be an honor for you to hear my perspective. I’m from Argentina, and I saw you live during your last performance here. I enjoyed it immensely! Warm regards!

[@JA-io8nx]

Such a brilliant composer of drum parts. Bravo.

[@j.goebbels2134]

Not a DT fan, but longtime Rush and Neil Peart fan. Brother, you are the best I have ever seen. I don't like how (purportedly) DT treated you at the end. Stay true to your art and heart and you always land on your feet!

[@ericsterk9939]

Mike, the new track from DT is out now. I miss you men. I have respect for Portnoy but you were the perfect fit behind the kit.

[@jordanpene5279]

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.

[@canman87]

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

[@bryanknowler2933]

I will miss these performances! So glad I got to see MM live as many times as I did!

[@jied_bass]

MAESTRO ! Thank you for your time in DT

[@BobBender-r7w]

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

[@SpeedShifterX]

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

[@derekpetersen7571]

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

[@GwanYTB]

First fill is nested tuplets... A lot of parts of the song are in 17/16. Damn, that song has some really advanced rhythmic stuff going on, and I love it.

[@deyoz1]

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

[@AnthoJoh]

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

[@freefaln9813]

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

[@muhammadfikkri1866]

The Man on Kit, Monster Kit…Mike Mangini ❤

[@parahente]

Gua jadi kangen Mike Mangini Bang setelah dengar Night Terror...😢😅

[@MovieLoklok6]

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

[@franklepo7192]

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]

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[@giovanninoventa6354]

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 !

[@BOOLsheet]

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

[@MalFunktion2024]

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.

[@Khralle97]

Thank you for everything you gave to DT

[@MPSFrance]

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

[@chrissmith3668]

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

[@DignifiedTruth]

The King of drums Chasin the Alien 🥁🥢👑👑👑👑👑

[@amirbendayan376]

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

[@Walt8801]

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

[@TheDoneroll]

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

[@martinovittori3585]

agreed! they have to do that!

[@Qpods]

As a young fan, I am so glad that I got the opportunity to see you live with the DreamSonic tour. You are incredible, thank you for what you’ve contributed to Dream Theatre and to music

[@petermuylaert]

This is the real reason why DT won't play 'the Alien' live anymore 😁

[@LUCIFER-zeuz]

Too Hard for Mr.Soul,Feel, and Dt is Mp😂

[@jmw_id]

@@LUCIFER-zeuz 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@afriandwi6431]

🤣🤣🤣 blog ​@@LUCIFER-zeuz

[@AnangSangkuriang]

@@LUCIFER-zeuzyeah it is 🤣🙏🏻

[@EbokTnayrb]

​@@LUCIFER-zeuzhahahahaha defenitely 😂

[@ryanknight199]

Thank you Michael. You will always have a place and seat in this band. You carried the torch without complaints. You were and are a man of impeccable character.

[@martinovittori3585]

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

[@Bismillahkayakanlahhamba]

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.

[@angelovenuto3049]

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

[@perefectflow]

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!!!!! 🛸🛸🛸

[@SimonPeter-ti8xd]

This guy is something else.

[@MpetersenTamTD]

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!

[@humbeNch]

9:30 that whole closing section

[@MartinMillerGuitar]

Wild!

[@cuttyflam9221]

GRAMMY AWARD WINNER

[@thomasbell8453]

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

[@plsantana86]

😍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]

where can we find his zoom lessons?

[@ignacioarienza]

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

[@matthewgonano636]

Dream theater didnt deserve mike mangini!!!

[@Kolak-s3r]

True. We'll miss this guy 😢

[@GeorgeMaster-rd2xw]

Mangini is better off.

[@andronouts]

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

[@lucianorocha3301]

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

[@Aka_daka]

Mangini, thank you for your time in DT and good luck in the future.

[@drevdh7645]

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

[@muhammadfikkri1866]

I agree😢

[@elperrofacha5942]

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]

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

[@racer80]

Fortunately, it can only get better.

[@ketutsumeder7453]

Be carefull still Portnoy is best..my opinion easy to copy for portnoy...