Mike Mangini Drum Cam to PaleBlueDot

[@laurelhardymarx]

I've been practising this for 18 months, and I've finally mastered the part at 7:12

[@tukulreynaldo6025]

LOL

[@gr8guitarplayer]

That's DT song for ya. I've been practicing JP's songs for months and I have very few parts even memorized, let alone up to speed.

[@andre.slmartins]

😂😂😂😂 cracked me up dude!

[@BreadGod]

I tried playing that part but man I can't do the slow squat

[@Kalasuffe666]

xD

[@suryobuwono2960]

FINALLY A DRUM CAM!!! MORE OF THESE PLEASEEEEEE 🔥

[@davzdrummer]

Yes, Mike! More of these! Thanks for sharing this!

[@martindelatorre3279]

yes pleaseeee

[@bradycalvert6652]

agreed! i love these drum cams! especially to see mikes creativity and how he evolves his own original playing! so amazing

[@rafaelamantino5176]

Up

[@kannonmoshe2287]

pro trick : watch movies at Flixzone. Been using them for watching all kinds of movies lately.

[@metinkoca2029]

Even though he plays that well, he is modest enough to keep talking about how he should further develop his technique. What a great inspiration for us.

[@bradycalvert6652]

it makes me feel like even though I just am someone who prints off difficult charts and goes in my basement on my big kit to practice them as a hobby its totally OK for me to spend as long as I need to learn this stuff. He is the type of drummer (especially being one of the best in the world) who makes the hobbyist drummer not feel intimidated or pushed away, and that just adds to my respect for him like you said.

[@BJ.Cardoso]

There is always more to learn

[@ryanwall6149]

I've taken some zoom lessons with mike, he preaches that all the time, that's what I love about him

[@kaoko111]

I heard that metronomes use Mike to stay in time.

[@patton303]

I heard that everyone already used this same stale joke about Neil Peart. 🙄

[@snapascrew]

patton303 Neil never played to a click live tho ;)

[@patton303]

snapascrew He actually did on the all of the songs sync’d to video.

[@killmoreturtles]

I heard this comment has a metronome

[@snapascrew]

patton303 I’ve heard mixed reports. Gotta ask the drum tech or monitor engineer I guess. Most of their video content isn’t worth being synced to and is just general background images so It must have only been 1-2 songs per night.

[@paulie0706]

Mangini's drum cam makes you appreciate him even more. Seeing how soft and elegant he is on the kit, yet still able to produce a nice and strong sound. Goes to show that you don't need to beat the shit out of the drums to be powerful. Playing like that ensures longevity as well. It's awesome!

[@bavingeter423]

Bhinder Singh i would have to respectfully disagree, I think he is POUNDING the drums! His stocks are also much heavier than most drum sticks

[@dudydude3287]

@Bavin He is pounding the heck out of his drums. He has such technique he can look like he isn't pounding his drums.

[@ShadowLouWolf]

@@dudydude3287 I believe he mentioned something in another video about him practicing something akin to the "1-inch punch" from Bruce Lee, in where he tries to hit his kit as hard as he can but from as minimum of a distance as possible.

[@R3adybreck]

Watch his performance in china in like 2000 he beats the living hell out of that kit

[@roolee2k]

this guy has a metronome built inside his brain

[@musicartfull]

True

[@alexanderringsby]

just that he kinda plays to one.

[@Bultish]

probably has one in his ears atleast =P

[@patton303]

I’m gonna say click track.

[@ljpalorcruz1147]

Agree

How can a human being memorize all these? I can't even remember what i ate yesterday.

[@baptisteroche8113]

it's called muscle memory, when you repeat something like this every day, you just know how to play it, it just come naturally

[@caarriav]

4:26 one of the best drum fill ever in DT..fast and power!! (the double bass speed at the end is crazy)

[@drillcream]

Agreed, I was waiting for that bit ;)

[@Cuzjudd]

Them flam drags

[@jomo167]

i was thinking the EXACT same thing!!!

[@interlacedlowtech]

Meh.

[@theguy4361]

@pieces of8t yeah he is talented, but not for that reason. If yout take a look at the video that extremely ridiculous with no real strokes but rather some optimised shit score a record that has way more to with sport than actual music

[@RyanxDunn]

Mangini is such a fun guy. Comes through in his drumming, and this album was killer :D

[@u.v.s.5583]

This is indeed a very fun song drumming wise. I hate beating dead horses. But I did come to this video after watching old Portnoy's videos and he is warm as a dog while MM looks cold as a cryogenic robot :-)

[@-dimar-]

5:00 is my favorite moment :-) I remember blasting Pale Blue Dot in the car while driving. When this moment came, I thought someone was banging on my door. Was a surreal feeling for that tiny moment.

[@Proghead88]

mine is 6:29. I had to rewind many times. He's like a magician and pulls off these giant moves in a split second and when you least expect it, wtf...

[@berkefiliz3410]

@@Proghead88 He discovered teleportation long before scientists figured out how to teleport stuff

[@JoaoAlfredoBontempo]

Essa parte eu quero ver o Portnoy tocar! 😂😂😂😂

[@PanosOsbourne]

Thank you for the upload, Mr. Mangini. I appreciate you taking the time to give us this content. These 'drumcam' videos are great educational (as well as jaw-dropping) content. Stereo mix, along with a nice camera angle, allows one to come closer to deconstructing the madness that is a Dream theater song. Bravo, and thanks once again! Cheers!

[@drummerjon30]

Anyone notice John myung i have never seen him move so much lol

[@sodeiku]

Ikr, he really seems to headbang more since astonishing album

[@Tonatiuth]

Is because this song is quite hard on bass too.

[@KyleDavisMusic]

Watch the early 90s era, then come back here and retract your statement.

[@drummerjon30]

@@KyleDavisMusic how about no. I have been listening to DT since 94.

[@KyleDavisMusic]

@@drummerjon30 lol cool buddy. Footage doesn’t lie. But you do you man! Happy holidays! Smile!

[@mattb6539]

It’s nice to showcase what we really hear on stage for those non-musicians (or just not drummers) to really understand

[@Captain-Mayday]

The china on his kit in relation to where he is seated is as far as China is to USA.

[@Rastard12345]

Lol!

[@fernandohenriqueribeiro9337]

This song finally has you shining like the other members, hope to see more crazy drumming like this in the future of DT!

[@figeon]

God I love this band so much.

[@zacharybelanger3324]

damn that flex on 2:50, that's incredible

[@amedematteo6636]

He fattens the roll, doubling it, to catch with the buildup. Finesse, with a pinch of flex ^^

[@handler803]

I know its ten years too late but I for one would like to say THANK YOU for saving Dream Theater. Your drumming is really awesome and you helped them move forward for another decade.

[@michaelglindmyer3336]

Trollstation123 i was going to take your comment seriously for a sec but then I saw your screen name.

[@scottkillian7893]

I'm (seeing your username) am actually taking this as a true statement. The last two DT albums prior to the change were getting too metal and stale for me.....the band needed a change, I never expected it to be behind the drum set but I truly think it was for the best. Mike, you're a monster and an amazingly humble person for someone in your position....keep being you

[@michaelglindmyer3336]

Scott Killian LOL...”too Metal”

[@Ijard_panjang]

might sound funny but too metal is deffinitely where portnoy was taking the band to. MPs vocals were great as backing though. just that recent albums hes bringing his vocals where it shouldnt be. all things happen for a reason.

[@michaelglindmyer3336]

Raul yeah MP wanted Mikeal from Opeth to do that part and JP was like I don’t think our fans will like it. But I saw Mikeal do it on the progressive nation tour and it was godly.

[@ambrusvitezmurameszaros7766]

Slipknot: We need a percussionist to make the drums sound more full Mike : uses two snares

[@OogaB0oga]

This video greatly illustrates how incredibly melodic the orchestrations (especially on the cymbals) of Mike's drum parts are. Very musical, I think that's an aspect of drumming (the composition of the part) that a lot of people tend to overlook.

[@Gorbyrev]

One of the things that is striking about Mike's drumming is how he is totally unafraid of leaving gaps, like the paper showing through as white on an oriental painting. That takes tremendous courage.

[@OogaB0oga]

Oddly poetic metaphor, but yeah. Good drummers know when to musically shut up :)

[@bp6837]

What?

[@scylla4342]

What gaps? he left no space in the songs

[@Gorbyrev]

@@scylla4342 Have a listen, you'll find them.

[@raulrochavaldesrrv3845]

Thank you for providing this Drum Cam, knowing that it was recorded and I witnessed it in my country is a gift for Dream-Theater fans, here in Chile 🤘🏼🇨🇱🤘🏼 ... A master hug

[@AlbertMoyerJr]

I love how the band works together to create these classical style movements. It's literally like watching a movie with plot, climax, finally, etc.

[@bahritkharakor9257]

Wow...super amazing..Mike Mangini phenomenal drummer indeed...he plays so effortless ...thanks for sharing and upload more of these please!!

[@RafaTallicaBR]

Mangini is a true legend! I love his approach to play melodically being so original and precise. Please, bring us more videos like these

[@yomikemun649]

Man I am jelous of you cause of the pic with the band

[@TheAxe4Ever]

Dammit! I can only like this one time. So I unliked it and liked it and unliked it and liked it again! Mike, you are an inspiration to excellence!

[@CODMarioWarfare]

Probably my favorite DT song of the last decade. In no small part due to the drumming.

[@t3hgir]

"I change things here and there and evolve all songs over time." this makes me so happy because I have always played the same way

[@robby188]

Absolument phénoménal. Merci Mike Mangini pour tes vidéos.

[@carlosenriqueguitars]

When I think you can't surprise me anymore ... I can't be more wrong!!! This is Fantastic! I look forward to seeing many more things like this.

[@chef_guevara1]

i've never been a DT fan until now !!! ...,Mike's playing feels so heavy and musical theres no need to beating the shit out the kit . please we need more drum cams

[@RandyHanley]

This is so ridiculously good it sounds like an isolated studio track.

[@nicobelmarmusic]

OMG! This is my favourite song of the New Album! I really enjoyed when you playing in Movistar Arena, a dream come true!”

[@jaredklock8754]

My favorite song off the new album as well.

[@chopzmasta07]

Loving how clean kit sounds since you placed your cymbals higher. Loving your energy and precision behind the kit. The crowd was awesome too!

[@luiz5818]

Admiro muito você e o Dream Theater! Já ouvi todos os álbuns dessa banda já perdi a conta. E com você na batera não é diferente. Tudo que voce gravou me inspirou, é muito lindo! Grande, Mike! Adoro ver você tocando! Grato por postar esse vídeo !!! Mike "Genius" mangini!!!!

[@enthos38]

Reminiscing and appreciating MM. Mixed feelings about his departure. The spirit carries on in DT with MP returning and hopefully that doesn't become a negative for all concerned. It would be perfect seeing the DT guys work with MM on side projects that would be different from, but like LTE, PSMS, etc. I hope future collaborations with MM would be welcomed right away and especially if negativity starts being generated because of the change. I wish the best for all involved and welcome MP back, though not as enthusiastically.

[@LuukEvo]

MASTER! Thanks for this. Please upload AT WIT'S END

[@jabbastwin]

All that practice paid off. What a relaxed yet brilliant and powerful drummer.

[@namornalupta]

melodic and precise. love your stint with vai during the fire garden tour!

[@lfeercorrea]

Wowwwww.. i was absolutely SPEECHLESS!! finally, finally a Mangini drumcam!! Let's ask for these on the next dvd hahahah

[@kakekcangkul3288]

Mike is a symbol of excellent! Flawless. With this kind of beating.. DT can go for another 100 years.

[@tldw8354]

sadly they won't. now comes the second portnoy era.

[@malemanjulpax2155]

His single bass drum set up has a clearer, more crisp sound. I would love to see your take on "honor thy father"

[@stewiepid4385]

I keep telling my drummer to study two things: Octopuses and Mr. Mangini.

[@alexandredohnal6128]

Almost the same thing lol

[@j.d.7208]

Mike the master Mangini the drummer that every drummer wishes they could be what a f n goat my all time favorite Thanks Mike for putting in a gazillion hours of practice for our pleasure thanks a million bro

[@hamzahm4382]

Thank you Mr. Professor!!! 🤟🤟🤟 Love your drum tone and accent so much 🤟🤟🤟... I dont know why, but I think that your signature touch is very thick felt on Pale Blue Dot, Lost Not Forgotten, and Moment Of Betrayal ...

[@MatheusAzevedoDrums]

Thanks, Mangini! 🇧🇷🥁🤔

[@ppizarror]

Awesome concert in Santiago Chile, I was there in front of John Myung 💜🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@luiz5818]

Adorei! Que técnica! Que musicalidade! Ficou lindo, Mike! Parabéns pelo trabalho! 👏👏👏💗💗💗💗

[@hanten10]

I'm listening through headphones and the sound is really amazing ♥️

[@Fernan2bat]

Jodaaaa. Progresivo de verdad. Del bueno. De calidad. Y como debe ser. Definitivamente una obra maestra del maestro Mangini.... bravooooo

[@Jin.Yoon.]

I've been following this band for 25 years and I still have no idea how they count the beat.

[@DJT544]

Damn, even with another decade I still won't be able to count their beats?

[@Darth555]

It took me awhile to figure this out too. The opening part is in 19/16. After they reprise the opening part again and they start that instrumental bit, they're actually playing in the same tempo, but they are playing to quarter note quintuplets (5 notes for every 2 quarter notes). It's insane stuff.

[@tompramanaaccount8892]

You're 100 years too early to be able understand how they count, then spent 100 more years to have a piece of their knowledge to count this.

[@st3althyone]

Amazing as always Mike! It’s wonderful to see you move up in the world, wish you the best!

[@ericsowers3878]

I really like these videos Mike! Thank you and your the best

[@jessekahl2079]

So awesome Mike. Love that ending fade into darkness behind the drums, haha!!

[@jorgemichel4926]

Just seen you guys at Brazil`s Dream Festival! Keep the drum cam coming, and thanks for everything you do and bring to the band!

[@iaushabtiu]

That 2:53 single handed roll is really out of this world, thanks mike for uploading your live footage, waiting for more of your live footage

[@andybekhuis8745]

The positions of the cymbals are fantastic. I like your set up of your drumkit. 🤘

[@ABB-oz9xi]

This is soooooo clean!! Mangini and Portnoy is both the best in their own style no comparison can be made at all. They are both unique.

[@cesarruiz2972]

Mike, Mike... why are you such a drum monster!!!! Thanks a lot man

[@DavidEpstein]

These videos are just so fun to watch. Thank you for posting this.

[@Loucrazy1]

4:50 More odd times signatures like that on the next albuns please!

[@charHD]

The music this beautifully tuned kit makes and the tone variation of the cymbals is a joy to listen to!

[@gabrielfaromusic]

Awesome Mr. Mangini! Please, upload more of these videos!

[@emkhafidz]

You always encourage me to do even more and now you're my next goal. Thank you sir for your amazing drumming

[@jolesgarcia4812]

Holy shit the timing on this one. Impeccable!

[@EricVera539]

I love it! Please, upload the whole show! Happy Holidays! (:

[@Ferr0s]

I'm blown away by this. Keep up the good work and keep your joy. You're amazing Mike. Who's the Man? You are!

[@DuduRochaArruda]

You are the BEST! Thank you so much!

[@capeflatery]

OMG! That was so AWESOME!! I LOVE that angle, so fricken cool

[@elymamasig]

Mangini's epic moment. This is so great. That accuracy, that flow, you play so clean, and your drum sound today is by far my fave.

[@M4ch1nst3r]

Awesome technique and creation power. Amazing drum tone. All perfect. Looking forward to see more MM drum cams please.

[@MRRVADrums]

So incredibly accurate and tasteful. Thanks, Mike!

[@smilingdrum]

Pure EXCELLENCE!!!!! God Bless you Mike! Happy New Year!

[@plsantana86]

And that’s what happens when you put together a perfectly dimensioned and positioned masterworks kit, great sound engineering, and a total genius behind the kit👌🏼 pure magic.

[@iloveNgany]

The drums are positioned well enough...but those cymbals tho...yikes

[@matiasibarra5373]

Increíble Mike, tuve el placer de verte en vivo 2 veces y en esta última gira hace unos días en Argentina. Saludo grande genio!

[@braiantucker8088]

abuante Mangini carajo!!!!

[@cesartoski2459]

Amazing skills master mangini Thanks for share!!

[@Proghead88]

This mix is so crisp and full at the same time. Of course, the way you play the drums makes it sound good regardless.

[@pacechcz]

Now I can play along bass and guitar riffs feeling like Mike is with me in the studio :)

[@hugorezende199]

Thanks for the vídeo Mike! We are Very happy to see and learn a little more from your drumming. The New álbum os gold (this song is waaaay harder than i expected)

[@Continuum1]

Incredible🤘That snare switch off section was insane!

[@jomo167]

must listen with headphones. heard soooo much more

[@nardook]

Thanks for this "drum cam gift"!!!

[@joako9265]

Que gran batero Mangini. Disfruté enormemente su etapa en DT

[@SAGASA2K]

More of these please!!!!

[@nicobelmarmusic]

I really loved when he uploaded the instrumental part of Outcry

[@vikingmetaliscool]

Love the drum cam. Please post more of these! Thank you!

[@colbyobryan3922]

I’d love to see a video of you playing “Finally Free”. Your ending solo kicked my ass when I seen you live in Nashville back in April.

[@44Bigs]

Saw this in Amsterdam. Amazing performance! Love this song

[@JosephFacer]

Thanks for sharing, this is really awesome!

[@arthurfroes]

Monstro Sagrado! Incredible music! amazing drum! DT's true fans thanks. More video please.🇧🇷

[@jaredklock8754]

This is awesome! Isolated drums and we get to see how you play the song!

[@joshuaoverton3190]

Those gong floor toms sound fantastic. Very innovative and unique way of tackling the extra resonance you don’t want getting into to a mix or messing up sound in a performance

[@eikbike]

You make it look so easy...but I know you are the hardest working drummer out there...congrats on your continued success!

[@leandroarroyo4712]

Respect and admiration is all i have for such incredible drummer. Love DT.Keep up the good work. 😎🇵🇷

[@mikeywankhar7855]

truly master..mike mangini the living legend! love this guy!

[@chinguero]

Amazing drumming as always. 🤘🇨🇱🤘

[@dogmoons]

OUTSTANDING MANGINI THE MASTER.....THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO ESPECIALLY THE INSPIRATION TO BE THE BEST I CAN BE!

[@luislaureano228]

Incredibly bad-ass!! the drumming here is out of this world! Mr. Mangini is an alien

[@GilbertoMzD]

We need more drum cams!!!

[@RandyHanley]

A real drummer that has real drum sounds, such talent! This is amazing and from another planet

[@jhiion23]

The kid voice when appears before the song begins was one of the greetings and messages of the voyager 1 when was sent to the star trip!