Mike Mangini's Monster Pearl Masterworks Drum Set - DCP Exclusive Interview

[@skylerreddy5436]

5:12. First solo. 7:02. Second Solo 9:10. Third solo. 13:34. 4th solo 17:07. 5th solo.

[@V4Victory93]

18:12 🔥

[@footnotedrummer]

Mike is an extremely talented, nice guy. Simply watching his candid reaction when he was chosen as the drummer for Dream Theater says it all.

[@MadWinter889]

I agree that Mike is a nice humble talented guy,but this whole audition was all staged. Just go listen to some of Derek Roddy's interviews about it.

[@millerbeer01]

@@MadWinter889 as well as Marco's

[@blackmoon1603]

Chosen because no other choice

[@jeremybeadleslefthand480]

@@MadWinter889 Thomas Lang's was probably the most damning of them all

[@danielmconnolly7]

I love the Octabans at the top~!

[@kevinremsen5627]

Mike is the man. I went to a clinic of his when he came to Portland, Maine a while back. Super laid back and a great teacher.

[@drumcenternh]

He is definitely the man!

[@davewestner]

Tony the audio guy is the man. Not only did he do a great job with this, but also is my freakin hero for changing the perspective to match the camera angle.

[@tinterlande]

Thank you Dave! 🤘

[@abelencarnacion7146]

@@tinterlande 7777

[@TM_Stone]

I see you guys busted out Mike's compact kit for the demo.

[@pumpkin1982]

You could set your watch by this guy, solid groove Mike. A legend of our time.

[@andersongois1993]

Mike is definitely one of the most talented musician in action, humble guy and with a unique willingness to talk about drumming. Nice interview!!

[@bryanharrison3889]

Aside from his talent, his low key, friendly demeanor has always been my favorite part of mangini.

[@prahadrumsofficial]

Mike said they could talk about drumming for 7 hours, that's something I could def watch for 7 hours, what a legend. Do listen to this video with headphones, that drum sound is on another planet!!

[@KKungDrum]

I got the chance to check out the shop and see his kit in person and sat behind it. So cool! Massive store and the staff was awesome. 🤘🤘🤘

[@billwilliams5700]

Was lucky enough to attend one of Mike's clinics here in New Zealand a few years back. It was certainly a great clinic totally enjoyed it, and Mike's not only a awesome drummer/musician, he's a down to earth great guy. Thank you Portsmouth for bringing this to us all Cheers.

[@Johnbobon]

I took a "master class" with him years back at Cascio in New Berlin, WI USA. Mike is a gem. And to be clear, he was the only true master in the room. 👍

[@danlc95]

Since about 2000/2001 Mike has been a inspiration and role model for me on how to conduct myself publicly, with musicians and fans. As well as being a continually studying drummer, to try and play as well as I possibly can. He was so SO kind and engaging. He is a wonderful choice to carry Portnoy's legendary legacy with one of the greatest musical acts of our time. I don't use Pearl, but they sound incredible - especially here!

[@andyham6094]

Drum center of Portsmouth just killing the game right now.

[@MetalionMusic]

Definitely one of the best drum shops out there! I bought a Sabian prototype ride there a couple of years ago and everything was a 10 out of 10... great customer service, amazing facility, so many cool items in stock, a drum museum room... plus all of the great videos they put out. A+ place!

[@nekow1785]

I didn’t know I needed this crossover till now

[@jakecolesdrums6429]

he's got more cymbals then some music stores here in Australia.

[@MCRUE78]

😂😂😂

[@rynoriffs1984]

Facts. 💯🇦🇺😂

[@papalazzzaru]

@Steven Pounsett Yet DT chose Mike, a former world record holder, over Thomas (and Marco Minnemann, and Aquiles Priester, and Virgil Donati). Thomas is an amazing drummer. So is Mike. To suggest either is overrated comes across as petulant and childish.

[@papalazzzaru]

@Steven Pounsett "Speed means nothing in a prog metal band" A strange assertion in and of itself. While much prog metal may not be played at high tempo there are still times when a drummer playing a nice comfortable 16th pattern at e.g. 150 BPM has to double up to 32nds. That's equivelant to playing the same 16ths at 300 BPM. And I'm pretty sure Mike got the DT gig based on more than speed. As a drummer myself I have watched and studied drummers since I was a teenager back in the early 1980s, and I have been doing the same on KZbin since it first came into existence in 2006. I've already seen probably every video of Thomas Lang in public existence. I have already made the point that he is an amazing drummer, and without a doubt one of my personal favourites. I have seen him do things that I have not seen any other drummer do. However, the very same applies to Mike Mangini who I consider to be in the same bracket of top-notch drummers along with so many others I would struggle to name them all right now. There are some who I consider to be on an even higher level, e.g. Buddy Rich, Dave Weckl, Terry Bozzio, Ramon Montagner, and a few others. I have also seen others, e.g. Hellhammer from Mayhem, Riccardo Merlini, do things that I have not seen any other drummer do. Does that mean that I think they are better? No, they're just different. You are entitled to your opinion that Thomas Lang is better than Mike Mangini. My opinion is that there's no point in comparing apples and oranges, they're both different and both equally amazing in their own unique ways.

[@papalazzzaru]

@Steven Pounsett Seen it before. Seen Mike playing similar stuff countless times. You would too if you bothered to search. But fine, have it your way. Thomas is the better drummer.

[@iaushabtiu]

Tony deserve a raise, the sound of the drums is out of this world!

[@tinterlande]

Haha! Thank you!

[@bryanharrison3889]

This video is proof that less is more, even if you have "more". Its also a testament to just how good a drum kit sounds as a kit if its in a halfway decent, spacious room.

[@susanmaggiora4800]

I think Tony did a fantastic job with the limited amount of mics he had & their placement. Right when the video started & I heard the drums, my first thought was, “Wow, those drums sound really good!”

[@tinterlande]

Thanks so much Susan!!

[@fogtooth6824]

I concur

[@AlbertMoyerJr]

The mic mix is amazing! I thought the same thing.

[@tinterlande]

@@AlbertMoyerJr thank you for the kind words!

[@AlbertMoyerJr]

@@tinterlande You are welcome Tony.

[@nickreza641]

Absolute monster. Literally a drum genius. Thanks for showcasing him!

[@bryanharrison3889]

And the best part of this whole video is that mike sat down and played and didn't "show off" or do anything super flashy. He just "farted around" and it was still on a level most working drummers can't touch. AND he's humble.

[@michaelsullivan1262]

This is outstanding! Thanks Mike, Shane, and all of DCP! Another trip is needed!

[@WhyTheHorseface]

I worked with former Annihilator lead singer Coburn Pharr 20 years ago, and he told me about his time working with Mike, and he gave me some demos of songs they had put together for a side project called “Kindred”. It was great sounding stuff, and I tried to get some label interest for it (this was 6 or 7 years after they had recorded it), but couldn’t get anything going. I have never put it online, but it might be out there somewhere. I first saw Mike play with Gary Cherone’s band “Tribe of Judah” at a little bar between a laundromat and a pizza joint in Manchester NH, but they played the room like it was Wembley Stadium! Fantastic showmen!

[@sumnerkinney2166]

A- friggin- Mazing. Way to go Shane - your sincerity near the end is really cool. Tony's professionalism is the middle is what makes DCP so spectacular. Mike of course is lucky that he can appear with you. Happy Anniversary Pearl Drums.

[@BS050]

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[@dalebennett4805]

BEST. VID. EVER! Thanks for posting and thanks Mike for being incredible as always!

[@gpouliasis]

I always love how you guys don't mess with the sound and don't go for post-production glitter, so we can all hear the ACTUAL sound of the drums. Thank you for this, it feels like I'm in the room. Btw these sound spot on, incredible drums.

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks for noticing! That is our goal!

[@davidperaza9526]

THIS.IS.AMAZING. By far my favorite vid of yours!!!

[@drumcenternh]

Wow, thank you David!

[@billyapone3883]

I was one of the people at the Cambridge music complex that took lessons from Mike,I hounded him relentlessly ,till I got a knock on my door,talk about an honor!!! It would have been a huge loss if the world didn't get to see this genius play, congrats my friend!!!!!!!!

[@kevinflynn4519]

Back when he was playing with Rick Berlin???

[@aacycles]

three of my favorite things...Mike Mangini, Pearl, and Drum Center of Portsmouth! Thanks for sharing the drum set. Sounds great!

[@plsantana86]

He does the best classes ever, totally worth it. It’s impressive how much you can learn with Mike in one zoom class 👌🏼😊 and great interview!

[@tylerbailey9329]

One of my biggest heroes for sure. Been jamming Distance Over Time regularly since it came out and I'm itching to hear the new album!

[@rutthda7405]

mike for president!!!! hahahahaha weell thanxs master for all support god bless at drum center for the opportunity and god bless all drummers in the world. kisses from caracas venezuela!!!!! cheers!!!! VIVA EL HARD ROCK!

[@PowerTom_kyle]

DCP delivers again! Well done! I have to make the pilgrimage from Baltimore to NH soon!

[@Summervibes12-t5z]

Absolutely awesome video guys. Thanks so much for this. I love Mike and DT. This was a fascinating insight. And those drums sound KILLER.

[@michaeltalley5826]

I see those with the whole "Why does he need a big kit?" He plays in a band where the previous drummer had a big kit and things like octobans and a gong drum. He has to have equipment that allows him to play the band's vast catalog, and you can't duplicate all those sounds on a small kit. Yes, Buddy Rich was an undeniable talent on just a smaller kit, but Neil Peart was equally talented on a large drum kit.

[@VisualVideoCreation]

Neil was never equal to buddy (no one was)

[@jeremybeadleslefthand480]

@@VisualVideoCreation I think Neil would definitely agree with this as well.

[@nocomment3600]

@@VisualVideoCreation But he tried his absolute hardest to get to that bar and in my eyes that gives it to the professor. Very few greats continue to improve themselves for their art.

[@jeremybeadleslefthand480]

@Jelly Jam It did play a part - he has said it himself. But he had a big kit before Dream Theater and learned to play effectively. His kit makes tons of sense. If he could only play well one way like 99.9% of drummers his concept wouldn't be anywhere near as efficient.

[@jeremybeadleslefthand480]

@@nocomment3600 I could name 20 drummers who work as hard as Neil Peart probably ever did, and perhaps even harder. Virgil Donati would easily be at the top of that list by a mile. But Terry Bozzio as well...jesus he invented rudiments that were virtually unplayable just for the challenge! That's just two. People that are great in their art practice to maintain the ability to be great. As for the Neil v Buddy thing. As a jazz drummer, Buddy beats Neil. As a rock drummer, Neil obliterates Buddy. As a human being, Neil wins that by such a massive margin.

[@AvaaSlays_Swiftie]

Idk what’s more amazing this drum set or the mic set up to hear it all. Amazing.

[@skildude]

I wish all musicians were as happy as Mike. I've seen him with DT 3 times now and he's always smiling

[@martinnadeau1344]

Love how symmetrical his kit is, I’ve always like non traditional set ups, I often re arrange my set up, brings out different inspiration

[@dancalabrese3523]

DCP never fails to amaze with such great videos! Kudos to Tony for great microphone work, the kit, especially the snare, sounded fabulous. Mike Mangini seems like a nice guy besides being one hell of a player. I have to admit, when I first saw a kit with that many drums I couldn't help but think what Buddy Rich would say if he saw it.

[@mitzo4526]

Went to DCP last thursday, got to see this kit up close. It was INSANE. Also, just a great store you got. Incredible staff and an amazing museum upstairs

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks so much for coming in!!

[@JDDrums55]

Mike mangini's drum sponsor: "mike how much drums do you need?" Mike:"yes"

[@timr8159]

What an amazing video guys! Great, great job - I enjoyed every second. Fantastic micing, the sound quality was fantastic and really captured the beauty of the drums. And Mike, you are so nice and humble, it's always a pleasure to watch your videos. Keep up the great work, you're an exceptional drummer and a true inspiration to us musicians out here!

[@DrumGPearl]

My favorite drummer and my favorite drum shop. Best video ever. Shane, again, thanks for all you do for the drumming community.

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks so much for watching. It was a blast to make.

[@DrumGPearl]

@@drumcenternh Is that kit still there?

[@Customwinder1]

How cool is that ! I enjoy listening to Mike . Its like he has so much information to give and not enough time to say it . And what a beast of a drum kit ! I'd be happy with half of his kit . Well done Shane , Mike and Pearl for doing this . Great vid thanks 👍

[@ericwilhelm2941]

Great Job with getting this kit to sound fantastic . less is more ! Mike as all Top Pro drummers plays with an already 'mixed' balanced dynamics! Still have the 'small' version of his demo kit from Huber & Breese in Midnight Fade in 8"10"12"14" hanging 16" Floor 22"aged maple. Gorgeous drums. Mangini is special

[@formattester6]

damn! the mix on these drums is insanely incredible!

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@sauzeeee]

I've seen youtubers with more mics than the mics on Mangini's Monster lmao. The set sounds really good. I guess for new drummers like me, mic positioning and mixing is more important imo.

[@tinterlande]

It’s not the number of mics, it’s how you use them 😉

[@jjboomba]

Oh the old setup, used to look like a tank with four cannons. Nowadays it looks like a tall castle fortress though.

[@craigjohnchronicles2504]

This is the fourth or fifth time watching this video. Such a good interview. Mike is a genuine and approachable guy - of one truly great personalities in music.

[@mikeywankhar7855]

Wow..this is so super awesome..love it! Mike Mangini the Master..

[@TheDayisMineTrebeck]

While the drums are impressive, I CAN"T BELIEVE you got these drums to sound this good with such a limited amount of mics. Kudos to Earthworks.

[@tinterlande]

Thanks! Great microphones definitely help 🤘

[@ChipsNeeson]

@@tinterlande You go alright mate. Also, I like your playing. Mint!

[@tinterlande]

@@ChipsNeeson thank you so much!

[@ohrid59mk76]

@@tinterlande Tony I need your help , plese would you tell me the tune - bot settings for that 12 " CD maples N&C tom you did some times ago ( Horizon v.s. CD mapls ) , greetings from Republic of Macedonia !

[@mlklotusmann6749]

Bought my Sonor Prolite kit from your guys, great service! Awesome interview and the kit sounds NUTZ!! 😆👊🏼 Amazing drummer and great video

[@tonyweekes7276]

Whatever the sound guy is earning, double it. Great work.

[@tinterlande]

I agree 😉 thank you!

[@arifinjoko4497]

Mike ADTOE drum set up just amazing. Love this drum set

[@mmilliganjr]

Insanely gifted drummer! That much talent you need a kit like that.

[@MrBrady85]

if only his drums sounded this good on the DT albums.... Good job micing and mixing guys... damnn!

[@tinterlande]

Thanks! What a compliment!

[@ryanblue5627]

Phenomenal musician. His kit set-ups have been amazing!

[@jamesdizio4151]

Sounds great! I love the smaller tom sounds.

[@SnareSpectre]

My wife and I will be traveling to Acadia National Park this Summer in early July. Thinking about stopping by the store - will the kit still be assembled and on display at that point?

[@dugjay]

Why I've never listened to DT is beyond me. I've seen videos of him playing and his skills are not from this Earth. He's absolutely perfect on timing and extremely fluid. All of this and I think he's a Professor as well or was at Berkeley? Amazing dude!

[@johnlaukaitis580]

huge thumbs up tony ,,,,,,,,,drums sounded great .........

[@UCS0608]

Tony, you did a great job on the sound. 👍

[@tinterlande]

Thanks so much!!

[@channelite]

I'd like to make a trip to the store someday.

[@drumcenternh]

We'd love to have you!

[@ramencurry6672]

High quality is their passion. You want a good drum, you know the place.

[@blackwash]

The "milky grey" thing! lol I saw an SUV the other day and thought the exact same thing.. 'Looks like they forgot to paint it' haha

[@efp722]

So much musicality and thoughtfulness to Mike's playing. So good.

[@hansolo8080]

That was a very refreshing Video. Killing it. Mike was okay, too.

[@werewolfzeus]

If DCP started a gear-centric interview series with artists/builders I’d say “hey, that’s a pretty great idea”

[@Calj_Music89]

THE WAY MIKE MANGINI SAYS, "..BLANKET OF MAHHHOWGANY!" @6:53 LOLOL

[@nicolasvega2658]

i noticed the same thing hahaha

[@pethercosta9216]

the face that he makes is funny

[@Calj_Music89]

@@pethercosta9216 It's like an evil face you make to the best evil plan to date 😂😂😂

[@pethercosta9216]

@@Calj_Music89 kkkkkkkkkk

[@Cronista97Creepypasta]

I love this drumset and I love Mangini, he is a genious

[@jerrymckenzie6205]

I love the balance and flow of that kit!

[@tomhennessey4945]

Sounds amazing in that snare room! All those snare wires resonating

[@josephhavalotti997]

Great video keep um comin .

[@jcdrums2798]

very good moment thanks so lot!

[@LukeJozsua]

Hi Mike, I'm still dreaming of this drum set....... someday I hope I can have this 😍😍😍

[@jacko2049]

How do you guys not have like 200k subscribers yet Great sounding kit and that opening drum pattern is definitely inspired by Neil Peart Exit Stage Left drum solo 🤙😎🙂🥁🎬Thank you Mike M

[@tinterlande]

Haha right?! Help us get there!

[@jacko2049]

Videos like this will do it 🤙

[@tinterlande]

@@jacko2049 🙏

[@Kelavmeister]

Love Mike’s playing and demeanor - such a great guy. Also can’t stop eyeing the Stanbridge snare behind his head 👀

[@bryansisneroz8467]

I wish I saw this sooner, I would've stopped by to check the kit out!

[@GabrielRohail]

Every second of this video was fun to watch. Thank you for sharing such a great content. Love from India.

[@drumcenternh]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@TheDrumminjay]

Mangini is a legend! Period!

[@muuriciodegollada3870]

Amazing kit but mostly an amazing master at the Drums. Mr Mike Mangini

[@MikeRuh01]

Wow, That's a beautiful kit! Pearl's always been my brand. Has been since 1977. Mikes a great drummer and was the right choice for Dream Theater after Mike Portnoy left.

[@mikeralston777]

He killed on "Waiting for the Punchline," and he was Extreme's best drummer. That solo at Donnington 94 was epic.

[@windhamcabin]

Amazing interview! 👏👏👏🥁

[@Chickboom34]

Great stuff, guys! Thanks for sharing.

[@wurdofwizdumb1928]

What a beautiful human being Mangini is. He has such a lovely personality

[@EnginearAudio]

I want to know more about the audio interface/recorder used on the recording! Thanks for sharing info about the mics used on this video. They sound amazing.

[@tinterlande]

Presonus Studiolive 32ac into Pro Tools

[@vocalcoachtrashycovers3301]

¡Wow! Very good interview... Mangini is great

[@777Jonathan777]

Birch, maple, mahogany. That is a tasty layer cake

[@jamesberlo4298]

I was there a few days ago , the set up is still there. Pearl was always the "cheaper" Drum Equipment Co. but they always had unique Design solutions, they have improve so much in quality and Style and dramatically implemented their designs ,simple , clean and so adaptable Hardware, Stands & Fittings now they are Huge and make every Accessory Rhythm Toys, everything.

[@Andrew.mp3]

5:32 the way he makes melodies with the toms 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@rigorhead01]

This kit is so amazing. The drums sound so f'ing good!

[@vhdrummer]

Man this was hilarious and a good promo for the shop

[@Sundaydrumday]

Ummm of course I am listening thru beyer dt 770s, but this flicking drum set is the best sound s I have ever heard my god Tony. And whoever tuned it, the low end is masterful, mids masterful. High masterful, I wish I could have these sound sampled for a vst

[@tinterlande]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@BradfordGuy]

@18:13 thru 18:32 Anyone watching that and not smiling is a lost cause! Mike is a machine!

[@bozziovai]

mike being humble despite him being MIKE MANGINI is a testament to how good a person he is.

[@taunokekkonen5733]

00:24 if you look at his left hand, on the larger tom, it's moving even tho he's hitting that same tom. So he's hitting the same tom in "two different areas". I wonder if this is deliberate because it would mimic his right hand which is moving between three toms. The difficulty comes obviously from having to play only two toms on the left.

[@mikep277]

Sick Drum Kit !! 🔥🔥🔥🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@marcobaek1378]

Mangini Myth at Berklee College of Music: on his first day as drum faculty member at Berklee College of Music, Mike toured the drum department facilities and found that the school did not have double pedals. The school said they didn't really need it as it did not go with their jazz-dominant curriculum. Mike told a simple request "GET ME 4 DOUBLE-PEDALS BY THE END OF THE DAY OR I QUIT. 5 O'CLOCK.......YOU HAVE UNTIL 5 O'CLOCK" Later that afternoon, Berklee purchased 12 double-pedals and placed them accordingly to Mike's needs.

[@effusivefugitive]

This man has SIX Eliminators on top of his double Demon Drives.

[@johnbratton8420]

The best living drummer today Mike Mangini you fucking ROCK....

[@bahritkharakor9257]

Mike Mangini the Master...love this guy!👍

[@musicmeadow1868]

Love Mike and love pearl!!

[@jamesspooner1.2.76]

Mike is my favourite drummer

[@abgbhai2308]

Hi.. I'm BJ from Malaysia.. Amazing set up drum..👍👍👍