Mike Portnoy - The Glass Prison (Live)

Live performance of "The Glass Prison" (Dream Theater) by Mike Portnoy, taken from the first DVD of "In Constant Motion". All rights go to Dream Theater, Mike Portnoy and Hudson Music.
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[@henrys.6864]

If Geddy and Alex were to go back on the Rush tour, Mike Portnoy would be a great fit! RIP Neil🥁

[@TobiaTesan]

We kinda need to see this, don't we.

[@barrygerenski6259]

Yes he would but nobody could replace Neil.

[@TobiaTesan]

@@barrygerenski6259 Well, nobody can replace Chris Squire, but it was great seeing Geddy playing with Yes... Nobody can replace George Harrison, but boy was the Concert For George great fun😉

[@mamiche9925]

A perfect fit

[@lincthomas7178]

@@barrygerenski6259 cept portnoy!!!

[@craigfleming8805]

This man was heart and soul of this band!

[@chaneppchannel_365]

👍👍👍

[@ryanbroome177]

Fuck you mangani rules its all about smooth robot drumming. Just one fix. I hate....... Only joking porntoy is a beast and big fan. What a riff

[@mtburton909]

The camel in the engine room.

[@mateushamilton2859]

I don't think so ...

[@WarCleric]

DT is DT - Portnoy played a significant part in that, but that's discrediting all the other members. Get over it haha.

[@peofroding6464]

Portnoy is outstanding.

[@ryanbroome177]

Fuck you he shit worst drummer ever. Only joking its alaskas fools day gnah gnah gnah ha! Hi is amazing

[@planetcaravan2925]

Hi mike

[@jetklaatu9831]

One of the most creative drummers in the world rhythmically, you just have to break down the outro section to see that there are so many layers of the right sound being correct, it just fits (at 12:56)! Many drummers may be better technically but none are better when it comes to writing what drum sounds are best for the song at hand. Makes it very interesting to the listener!

[@bitflux2]

+Jet Anderson now you my friend understand the true essence of drumming, fucktard drummers are always talking shit about technical prowess

[@jetydosa1]

+Jet Anderson I agree completely. The Mangini vs Portnoy debate is always about the wrong thing. Portnoy arranged the songs with JP. Now JP arranges them by himself. You can hear the difference in the last 3 albums.

[@alexvar93]

+Jet Anderson Yea his parts are awesome. It's a shame he can't hold a steady tempo though. He speeds up songs allllllll the time.

[@russelblacker2562]

+Gary H yeah but Portnoy is responsible for some of the cheesiest vocal lines ever. (a nightmare to remember, prophets of war, the dark eternal night.....m' just sayin')

[@Slashbag69]

This might be an unpopular opinion, but I feel The Reverend from Avenged Sevenfold was the same way. He was never super technical, but his parts just fit perfectly.

[@eltonoliveira4541]

ALEGREM-SE, ELE TÁ DE VOLTA 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@jasonpoland5507]

Welcome back MP WE F-KING MISSED YOU

[@Chris_Stanley007]

FACTS

[@rafsenz.2883]

I am a Guitar-Player, but watching this, makes me wanna play Drums so badly :D

[@TobiaTesan]

Yes, but when you are a drummer this will make you want to quit.

[@lincthomas7178]

@@TobiaTesan or get better and BUY a TAMA like i did!!!

[@haroldgonzalez-pm9hg]

​@@TobiaTesan nah bro, thats why u practice and practice till you learn his songs

[@Wetfeet569Gaming]

8:08 LOLOLOLOLOOL

[@RadityoArdiH]

8:19 "Open my aaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyysssssssss...................."

[@notrdy4thisjelly546]

Radityo Ardi lol, I kind of liked it

[@juanmanuelgarcia4780]

xD

[@kunalmehta8961]

@Reghardt van Rensburg 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mherberts]

One of the best DT songs

[@NooDLES411911]

The best IMO. My favourite at least.

[@johnbhai7147]

Fun Fact: The weekend before entering the studio to start work on Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence, John Petrucci and Portnoy saw Pantera perform at the Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City. This provided a great influence on the band. Portnoy described this particular track Glass Prison as musically "this total Pantera-meets-Megadeth, relentless ball of energy."

[@maidenaholic]

09:48 spay my hand man!! He puts his stuck down to get his hand sprayed

[@radioinstitutocampechano9020]

i never understand why he need to being sprayed on his hands

[@erkinsagroglu8519]

@@radioinstitutocampechano9020 He is not using tapers on the sticks in this one, yet. Some drummers' hands can be irritated in long performances.

[@samueljanderson]

That drum kit; man, having to be the person to unpack it, set it up, then take it down, and repack it all over again. That's a HUGE job. Then don't forget the sound check on the entire kit all over again to get it right. His snares always have this crisp solid sound.

[@SPartanScapeable]

Don't forget having change heads after every few shows lol! I hope whoever was breaking down and setting up Mikes kits while with DT was getting paid good.

[@iidrx4240]

+Tyne Perez i ve spoken with a guy from music store in cologne. he was one of the guys that helped setting up the set when DT was in Cologne. He said that they change the cymbals and heads after every few concerts because he is hammering on it like thor :D

[@damianojeda938]

IIDRX wouldn't that cost more than the money he makes from playing

[@iidrx4240]

he gets everything sponsored by sabian and tama.

[@Kevinacharles]

Antón Ojeda Even if Portnoy had to pay for them, which he doesn’t, he could certainly afford them.

[@johndoe-bw6pj]

I miss Mike. I really do. Love Mangini, but I miss Mike.A lot.

[@DavidS-rd7kr]

I would have loved to see Marco Minneman get this gig

[@LUCIFER-zeuz]

But Mangini is Mike

[@Delmarksman]

This intro is one of my absolute favorites. I wish I could put the first minute and half on loop. I could listen to that for an hour.

[@lincthomas7178]

i LOVE the great debate!!!

[@Happyal-qt3xs]

I remember being 12 and air drumming the shit out of this song in my bedroom

[@Mrsomewhatevil]

It's about time LTE make a new album

[@davisao2792]

There it is, bro. Enjoy

[@jmvm31]

The God of drums.

[@jumbleothia]

+João Mauricio Not the GOD of Drums! Perhaps a disciple! Bonham, Peart? Shall I keep going?

[@wiggy009]

Fawn Lebowitz portnoy trumps bonham objectively and I prefer portnoy to peart but I still love peart he is a beast

[@ChimpScape]

@@wiggy009 This is true

[@theguyof360]

@@jumbleothia The Rev

[@B00STICLES]

​@@theguyof360mp is better

[@adambassl]

9:20. That fucking bass line.

[@NooDLES411911]

This is their best song to me. Love the riffs, the drumming, the vocals, the bass, the keys, just a banger.

[@juanvallejo5230]

05:10 beautiful fail

[@victorlopes5887]

Man... What a Bass

[@ariellepanares9555]

Portnoy has more soul than mangini. For me, Mangini is a drum magician while Portnoy is a Drum god with a rockstar attitude. Portnoy is more entaining to watch. 😊

[@sebasfajardo1042]

Yeah, sure...

[@bobdoyle5945]

mangini is faster, more Polyrhythmic by far. prob has better time and tempo.. but overall is a boring sounding drummer.. so i agree with you. Portnoy just is fun and has a way better sound overall.

[@ChrisValverde]

Mangini is a monster but Portnoy is a true entertainer!! Love both Mikes though 😁

[@sauninetivi]

Also charismatic...

[@juandidom8798]

Yes but if we are going to say which one is better i´d say is mike

[@asheshinfinite3766]

Mike Portnoy, Master Drummer! The closing parts of this song is extremely complicated and shows that even the great ones also do make mistakes, though barely noticeable! Towards the end, at 12:19 to 12:23, he fumbles through that rather simple fill (for him, of course) but still manages to get through it somehow and keep the time and the beat! And at 12:26, he gives the camera a look like 'Phew, that was a close one!' Really funny but absolutely professional! Being Human, the great Mike Portnoy!

[@rickysevens]

I think he either missed like a 6 stroke roll or done the whole fill too quickly, lol. Easily done ;) kept it all smooth though!

[@halfera8095]

Very well noticed my friend.

[@matiassepulveda2659]

actually, when he looks back he is advising to his assistant to put liquid in his hands.

[@azniktea]

i love the changes in rhythm of the hi-hat at 7:14 and 7:24 while still remaining on the same bass and guitar riff...very creative

[@JoseMartinez-hj7ux]

the wonderful world of metric modulation

[@AlphSlayer]

while also singing... he has more than a single brain

[@snardash_1197]

Jose Martinez please explain

[@chaneppchannel_365]

😊😊😊 complex rhythm

[@alexciser]

That's part of his magic... Just a little part

[@76matthieu]

Allthough one of the most "complicated", one of the most MUSICAL drummers I know !

[@thomasmacgillavry701]

+matthieu poupard I think he's pretty damn "complicated". Just look at the beginning of "the The Presence of Enemies Pt 1".

[@76matthieu]

+Thomas MacGillavry yes, Mike plays complicated stuff BUT still he's an amazingly groovy and musical drummer

[@metalpesadoven]

Whatta Phenomenon ....Whatta Phenomenon!

[@ed_nieto]

Mike Portnoy was the leader of the band, that personality is important when carrying out a trade.

[@Steven-xd5kn]

How Petrucci could let this man go is beyond me.

[@Kevinacharles]

Working Man Portnoy was the one who wanted to take a break from the band. Petrucci and the rest of the band respected the fans too much to agree to his demands. It was Portnoy's own fault he is out of the band. Mangini has proven an excellent replacement for the extremely big shoes that needed filling.

[@Steven-xd5kn]

Who is at fault is questionable. The fact is Petrucci gave the order to let him go. These guys have been musical friends and band mates for a very long time. How one can let such an accomplished drummer go who more than helped make Dream Theater who they are go so easily is a bit unusual don't you think?. They all have been very busy with their own projects. Its not like Portnoy was the only one. Couldn't something have been worked out? As far as Mangini ... Im sure hes a great guy, Have nothing against him but HARDLY the replacement for Mike Portnoy. It is simply not Dream Theater any more sry.

[@kevinmeli]

Working Man The more fucked up thing is, he tried to join back! But dream theater sent Mike Portnoy too their lawyers! Wtf dream theater

[@j.s.173]

He asked for a 5-year break.

[@j.s.173]

As they had already recruited Mangini. Should Portnoy have tried a comeback a few weeks earlier.. well, no, he would have probably left some years later.

[@WilliamRHiguera]

This is Mike Portnoy on his max expression! Awesome

[@lincthomas7178]

miss THIS DT!!!

[@007fRAGMa]

Be happy, the King is back :D

[@eennymo]

So awesome watching Mike play! One of my favorite DT songs. Such talent!

[@joelane2511]

I did NOT have an appreciation for that song until now. AMAZING. 20 year DT and Portnoy fan blown away. Thanks for posting!

[@peofroding6464]

I really love this guy..

[@ljpalorcruz1147]

I would be lucky if I watch any live performance of DT on venue! Wow. A 13-minute song! 👏🏻 not gonna get tired!

[@federicopalavidini7461]

Volve portnoy !!!!!! Gracias por tanto!!!!!!!!

[@jacksonkauflin8024]

I love this song so much

[@timmessex4252]

Can’t wait to see them again.

[@MrGWils]

Absolute master of his craft, simply amazing!

[@Steven-xd5kn]

Astonishing ability and creativity 🤘🏼🍺

[@nosteponsnake6855]

I'm so glad he's back!

[@ericdappen5893]

The fact that this outro leads directly into this dying sould blows my mind

[@eennymo]

Amazing video! Thanks!!!!!!!

[@vaquero802]

Welcome home Mike!!! You are unique

[@mastgmc]

Best song ever

[@jeffreycostick5138]

The Goat

[@zlecram]

My fav song...

[@carl_lindquist]

Loved this video! All the best!!

[@sahrul1409]

Mr Portnoy memang nggak tergantikan... 👍

[@kaloyanyunchov8518]

Mike ,Mike ,what a monster!!!! Dream Theater, AMAZING PROFESSIONAL AND NEXT LEVEL BAND!

[@Sharon-Chai44]

I love him

[@emwhaibee]

This has everything on it; every flavor, every genre there was related to rock x metal (the nu metal era specifically because (I remember it quite fondly) of the dj scratches section) even classical together with electronic and synth: 🚀🧠🤯💓 Prog indeed! 777

[@Sharon-Chai44]

hi dream theater with out mike portion this body without a soul! best of the best. (to me 😊)

[@AleshaKidsTVOfficial]

Beautyful drumming harmony

[@Chriswasreigns]

That snare sound

[@kingcruze1]

All I can say is, "WOW"!!! Mike Portnoy. Amazing.

[@Botaks_]

Kerrrrreeeeeeeeeen. Dah!!!!

[@kimtenorio8408]

I'm a drum guy but that baaaaass opens the black hole!!!! John Myung really did a great job!

[@ericksan4453]

This is Dream Theater!!!

[@alexciser]

This was...

[@scottmartin6594]

​@@alexciserit is again! He's back!

[@yevhenm9722]

this my favorite from DT

[@ZrinkoF1]

Yevhen M-Me 2 definitely!!!🤘🏻

[@dmnhrn]

I like this song

[@thomasche]

A beast

[@idarlarsen7467]

I have fell in love with this part (5:43) its so f-ing cool

[@antoniolalli9846]

I had the luck to hear, to see live in Italy the true Dream Theater in 2002 and 2005. In 2002 I heard "The Glass Prison" for the first time, with Mike Portnoy at drums. No need to say that who plays drums now in Dream Theater can't transmit such of feeling, of energy, to me...

[@eldiana263]

I was tuning James out, but of course at 4:05 someone stepped on the cats tail and woke him up lmao.

[@Killjoy3189]

El Diablo lmao! OMG shut up lol

[@didico6332]

Oh man. I can't even say. Labrie is an anchor to DT

[@llaneromemos]

At their best!

[@PauloCarnaxide]

Prodigy !

[@puertoricodrum]

Around this years he needed lubrication on his hands for grip (they got super dry). He then changed his sticks to having grip tape even his signature sticks. Little mistake @12:21 but nothing major. But seeing DT after Mangini (playing with a click) you can hear how the band was always trying to hold back the tempo but Portnoy was always going forward. You can see DT videos from like 2003 until he left that there was always a little fight between them on songs with the tempo.

[@thekissoliverr]

This audience dont deserve DT to play for them. They are so passive.

[@GCshredder]

WE MISS YOU! DT fan

[@OrlandoSandoval04]

❤

[@ljpalorcruz1147]

Honestly, after Portnoy left DT, the atmosphere of DT had changed a lot. Portnoy's style is more melodic and has groove. Portnoy Era esp. 1999-2009 was so Proggy and badass, the DT period I love the most, Drums are real. While the current DT is less for me since 2013 when Drums are worse than Images and Words. Although I also love Mangini. Mangini depends on speed but Portnoy depends on melodies.

[@brotherscoobs]

I think Portnoy is far more interesting to listen to than Mangini

[@andhikadwi6516]

On of my favourite and had influenced me about drummer could be singing either.

[@stephentyler4352]

I miss Mike Portnoy in Dream Theater. He is an outstanding musician!! This song is killer. Still a favourite tune of theirs thanks to level of musicality in these guys. Phenomenal song. Bloody magical band. 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@tossaire]

Not going to compare drummers. Portnoy is a showman. He's the flash. Can't help but think I missed the boat not seeing these guys in the way back machine.

[@yuswijaya5385]

no debate...this is great...

[@XiyuYang]

Mike may not be the most technically capable drummer, but few surpasses him when it comes to composing and arrangements.

[@Amber57499]

He's not?

[@XiyuYang]

No he's not, he's pretty limited in terms of techniques, but the important thing is he knows when and how to use them.

[@cristianreyojeda]

@@XiyuYang tell me what techniques he can´t domine? ...many tell "polyrhythm"

[@gilsobra]

good times

[@FanaticDrummer]

Yes people for gods sakes its censored because this is from a educational dvd. Also I like he drops a stick and switches out two like no big deal

[@ibrahimsantanafarandika34]

very enjoy and entertaining.. 12.22 what are you doing mike.. 😂😂😂😂😂 good recovery..🤘🤘🤘

[@ChrisValverde]

I think this drummer has more fans than any other drummer in history!! (Oh, maybe besides Lars)😁

[@cristobalromero7780]

i miss that Drum set in the actual Shattered Fortress tour. :(

[@webpoet73]

I watched some live shows with Mangini and they were boring. Portnoy plays like a drumming frontman. Mangini was like the background drummer. Certainly had 0 showmanship. Was too concerned with being so technically precise that the music lost its feeling... a feeling only Portnoy can give their songs. Will be interesting to hear him play some of the Mangini years songs and his take on them....

[@BBHemisnJets]

The 12 steps,? If he's gotten better once he kicked his habit. Kick Drum YOUR own habit!. Fantastic!

[@user-em8hg8ef8n]

JUST MIKE PORTNOY!!!

[@adrianolima3965]

6:51 really sounds like my grandma yelling at me ...

[@heberarevalo2865]

12:36 No problem in putting some magic dust on your hands 👌🏼😎

[@robertolopiccolo5575]

I don’t know if being a metronome technically is the real deal of the best drummer I really don’t know. But I know one thing for sure, Portnoy is musically unreachable for Mangini and many others. Since he left DT they didn’t have created no more epic song just commercial music ,because felt organic and catchy rhythm. Sadly l will never hear beautiful music from DT again and same thing for the old songs in live shows. Fortunately I got the old records back in the days when they were inspired, damned and awesomely progressive.

[@Toddzilla1967]

@@ansems3136 Distance Over Time as a whole is really good.

[@wawanandrelizer6767]

We miss you MP

[@nixneato]

12:15 - How about I just fix my glasses for a sec? :D

[@maximwinner5326]

it's correct pause in the song by the way

[@VacantSpirit]

ah yes, best piece of the kit glasses

[@heinzblassen4446]

The way he beats up his drumset is just satisfying

[@LanguagesWithJamie]

Anybody know how many time signatures are in this whole song? Dance of Eternity has 108 and this is the same song but with more sections 😅

[@olavin43]

I don't just understand how they can remember all this... and I think it is most important to drummer who is keeping this all in a "tight package" ( sorry english is not my mother language)

[@erasmorljr]

Need back to Dream Theater! :(

[@edbalabon2221]

I can't believe dude stuffed from alcoholism,he can rock the shit out of drums? Unreal!!!????

[@explosive_shart9405]

In 2021 still a favorite song. Saw them live and Mike threw a drum stick to the crowd and played with one stick then signaled for it to be tossed back, caught it and continued playing.

[@kalveryigor1873]

cmon guyyyss, replace with new voc 😭😭😭😭😭. He just make a song sick😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@tiagocyrax9345]

12:18 fail... kkkk Mr. Mike Portnoy meu espelho. . minha influência LENDA

[@caio509]

Errou, mas errou bonito kkkk