MikeMangini The Alien Tour Prep

This drum play-along of The Alien, by Dream Theater, was filmed at 110% speed for tour prep purposes. The drum configuration matches the Pearl Green Chrome Fade Kit used on the album.
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[@janzojanzo9059]

Mike! 😭😭😭 Thank you for your life that was shared in Dream Theater. You weren't just a filler for the band to move forward; you were a full-fledged band member. You will always be the best drummer in my books.

[@albertopaci4356]

You are right!

[@thebdiddy]

Amen to that

[@gianlucacapuano7630]

Amen

[@louismastrangelo3781]

Mike is every bit as good as Mike (I guess that could get confusing) just different,

[@danlc95]

❤❤ Well said, friend.

[@TractorsChemer]

Drumming like the alien.

[@dominic8129]

Rightly said.... 😀

[@MrNickoOD]

you just got urself a new subscriber and apparently a tractor connoisseur all of the sudden

[@zonkedmusician1502]

Yeah, I figure anyone who can play in Dream Theater is not of this earth. Ooh, I just realised that was a Satriani reference. Bonus! 😁🎸🤘

[@RandyHanley]

This video confirms what we were thinking all along. Mike Mangini is an alien and his playing proves it

[@RandyHanley]

Just switches hands to play metric modulation patterns ambidextrous…no big deal. Fucking amazing!

[@bradycowles5520]

This was a giant middle finger to everyone who said Mangini plays with no feel. He truly is the man capable of anything

[@mrgreenpepper1097]

sumbody covering mangini's parts with mp's style...i think it doesn't fit...

[@13samfootball]

@@mrgreenpepper1097 I'm a red pepper bitch

[@EetFuk8]

Portnoy is way better.

[@bradycowles5520]

@@EetFuk8 At specifically what? There’s too many aspects of drumming to determine. He’s definitely not faster than Mangini I can tell your that for fact. But there’s no point in comparing them anyways bc they’re both different beasts.

[@EetFuk8]

@@bradycowles5520 So, if being faster means being better to you, then all the faster drummers than Mangini are better than him. And being technically better does not mean being better either. Jordan Rudess has more techinique and pace than Kevin Moore, but it's undoubtedly certain that Kevin is way better. You have to be creative, have feeling, and show your passion through your instrument, which Mangini lacks thereof. That being said, I'm not a Portnoy fanboy, but when you compare the two, it's Portnoy who's definitely better. I know that Portnoy will never be back in Dt, but I want Dt to replace Mangini with a better drummer. I don't care how much technique or speed he has, he is just terrible on the drums. I don't feel anything when I listen to him, and his hits are so weak and dull. Just stop being a Mangini fanboy and accept his flaws.

[@Cloxxki]

And this, ladies and gentlemen, is how you earn a Grammy.

[@AvgABC561]

st anger won a grammy xD

[@feralkitty9378]

is no one gonna talk about how much better this is than the studio version, solely because of the drumming production.

[@pinkprogressive9904]

@@AvgABC561 LOL

[@kennybenally7187]

, F*ck yeah! It took Mangini to go above and beyond with the drumming to bring DT over the top to win them that Grammy.

[@cspencer5885]

Im a huge Portnoy fan.... But Mangini is on another level techically. To come in and take for Portnoy was no easy task and he did it while making it look effortless. Mangini is also extremely humble and doesnt take it for granted.

[@tristantheuerkorn5124]

Same!

[@ivansicaja624]

Mangini was worst option for DT. Sound of his snare is... ahh... 🤮 Thomas Lang should by a drummer in DT.

[@julianmorgan5994]

@ivan sicaja I've seen Lang live with Paul Gilbert and he's excellent, but he's not a patch on Mangini, sorry. He auditioned for DT and wasn't right for them.

[@tristantheuerkorn5124]

@@ivansicaja624 Yes, that snaresound is some sort of (can't describe it properly) dead. But the rest of the set is sonically huge.

[@tristantheuerkorn5124]

@@julianmorgan5994 What do you mean especially?

[@thesebdrummer]

To all Dream Theatre cover bands : “RIP” !

[@cartelesargentinos]

Hahahahahahahaahhaha

[@Ferbes47]

🤣

[@SalemmeNatan]

lol

[@y.wirasmoyo]

Hahaha 😂😂

[@anastukangphoto]

wkwkwkwkwkwk

[@paulpv7]

He is 58 years old, older than Lars Ulrich, and still one of the best drummers on the planet

[@jimtownsend3910]

He’s smart. He makes it look effortless and never comprised his body for the music. It’s crazy that he is near 60 and can play like this.

[@paulpv7]

@@jimtownsend3910 i think its just extremely good technique. He burns way less calories than some other drummers while playing more notes. It just flows very naturally.

[@rileyprice8557]

I dont think anyone would agree that lars is one of the best LOL

[@grooveduke]

Not a great comparison 😉

[@i6olbj]

Not sure why Lars was getting involved in this….

[@andrezmusikofficial]

Mike Mangini doesn’t get the credit he deserves. This is another level of musicality, another level of playing drums. Love every song he did with Dream Theater. Portnoy era is amazing but you cannot say Dream Theater now without thinking Mike Mangini ! 🤘

[@danlc95]

❤

[@Rakbladet23]

I can not belive that you are kicket out of Dream Theater. You are an amazing drummer, whish you all the best.

[@janzojanzo9059]

Mangini is a humble person; he does not take it personally when people haven't accepted him as the DT drummer. But he doesn't have to prove himself to pre-Mangini fans; the mere fact that he's on board the band speaks a lot. And not to mention that this song earned a Grammy award.

[@shakarapandhiga4321]

Distance Over Time was the beginning of his true arrival, now get ready for the total takeover of Mike Mangini folks! 🔥🔥

[@mobilegeekID]

Agreed 👍

[@renzomontanha1529]

You said all

[@chegosvoice]

yesssss! I thought the same thing!!!

[@AtomizedSound]

For the most part. This album should definitely feature his more unlocked capabilities though since he came up with this part or the song was written around this part I believe

[@deanprapanca]

Yeah.. I was ready since the time he was approved at the NY audition! It's time for JP to "rely" the drumming part on to MM

[@aarondiaz1433]

He looks so fluid and technically perfect at the same time!!!

[@tristantheuerkorn5124]

And relaxed too - as a master should look like.

[@flabbergastmau]

@@tristantheuerkorn5124 you have to be fully relaxed and is the secret to pulling off this level of playing.

[@aarondiaz1433]

@@flabbergastmau Absolutely! I took lessons with Tommy Igoe and He said the thought I must play faster so I squeeze tighter is Absolutely wrong ! To play fast relax breathe and use rebound of sticks

[@jeremyf4211]

I'm not a drummer, normally I would be listening for petrucci's parts but watching you is mesmerizing. It baffles me how you can be so busy and yet stay so bloody tasty! Mind is blown!

[@morbidmanmusic]

the only way is precision. Otherwise it's just a mess, with this many notes!!

[@padhewarjochannel9065]

Totally agree.. usually I focus more on the fight between petrucci and rudess or petrucci and myung😁😁

[@jimtownsend3910]

It deserves so much attention and respect. This guy is going to own the stage this tour

[@Koragh_]

@@morbidmanmusic yup this is why people like the professor (neil peart, or octopuss danny (tool) are tecnically drumming gods

[@frederickkrug5420]

Was lucky to meet Mike Mangini when I had the chance to open for Vai in college. He was the nicest, most humble guy. Nothing could prepare me for when I heard him live. Monster player. I’m a fan for life, and he is a perfect fit for DT!

[@yngwerhappen]

So technical, but never stressfull to listen. That is why I did love Dream Theater.

[@christianberger6831]

One of the best Drummer in human history, respect🤟🤟🤟

[@nckSEVEN794]

First time in DT that Mangini can really sound like Mangini. The bar was high and this blew away even the most esceptic people.

[@fuscox1379]

Damn dream theatre songs are soo fast and difficult to play on drums.!!! Mike Mangini - “too easy, gotta speed it up another 10%”

[@craigrosen6908]

I’m not a drummer, but I had to go back and see your mastery at work on The Alien. Incredible composition on this one, Mike. One of many reasons I’ll miss you in DT.

[@yannickb6332]

I still canr belive it man. Portnoys gona have his hands full trying to do any of This lol.

[@willpalladino5599]

Well, that was absolutely killer. Catchy, aggressive, interesting patterns. Awesome. I think you’ve made a lot of DT fans happy with this one Mike. I’m personally looking fwd to seeing this one live.

[@michaelheck6919]

DT is my favorite Band for nearly 30 years now and this track has some of the sickest drum parts in DT history. Thanks Mike for your amazing work! Hope to see you soon again on tour in Germany! :-)

[@j.d.7208]

He's a savage beast my favorite drummer of all time with my favorite band of all time aka the dream team with Mike the Master Mangini it doesn't get any better than this

[@l.j.2206]

@@j.d.7208 X2 bro

[@marvinzimmermann_]

Könnte nicht mehr zustimmen :) !

[@epdrummers]

X3

[@rossfuller3224]

Lol no

[@johnnywomack548]

You, sir, are a BEAST on the drum kit. Neil Peart is in heaven smiling down on you, Mike!

[@petrucci973]

What a monster!!!! DT are just lucky to have such a drummer! Mike mangini all the way!!

[@anselmo5104]

This is by far the most technical sound I've ever heard. Mangini is the true master.

[@digitalranma]

Congratulations on winning a Grammy!!!!

[@randomwave_999]

as a drummer i have to say, you're literally the alien mike.

[@epdrummers]

👽👽👽👽👽

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

I literally sit here chuckling to myself at how good he is. He makes these friggin time changes, tempo changes, etc look like combing your hair.

[@Axispaw1]

I have no arms.

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

@@Axispaw1 I have four.

[@Highwater2008]

I can't even comb my hair

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

@@Highwater2008 Don't feel bad, I can't comb your hair either.

[@bp6837]

I have no hair

[@munton5150]

Did anyone notice how at ease Mike appears playing this? He looks totally relaxed- yet he is blowing our minds. Don't take THIS for granted!

[@jimbosteen2935]

Guess I did!, just like Anika Niles playing effortlessly 😊

[@munton5150]

@@jimbosteen2935 I love her. Seems like an amazing person on top of how great her drumming is.

No words. Beyond understanding. Such a beauty of life to observe this man playing his drums. So much music to hear.

[@rodrigomichelettoaffonso5193]

Oh my God, this is the fourth time i watch this video this week!!! Mangini, can you imagine how important you are for DT Nation? We love you man, for all hard work on Portnoy's part and with yours... Completely amazing!!! God bless you.

[@Djentstructer]

I cannot even begin to imagine how technically difficult it would be to play this song (Especially at this sped up tempo). Writing these parts, however, would be a whole another beast.

[@walthermenina2202]

Was not disappointed at all, in fact my HIGH expectations were exceeded. Thank you so much for this vid, Mike, the master, Mangini.

[@arlandlapelani3309]

i dont get it, what meaning of "wasn't disappointed at all"...

[@willcotter2588]

I love that he only hits as hard as is truly needed, like, he's not trying to blast through the drum head. So smooth and methodical

[@jlchd]

You play guitar right?

[@azerion66]

This is also about stamina

[@sudutkamar6749]

Your era is the best!. ❤

[@BlueWorldTV]

Dream Theater is the new Rush...and has taken prog rock to a level that will never be surpassed. I've been a fan of Mike since his days in Boston playing with Rick Berlin. I always knew he would be hugely famous, but man...I'm not sure he is human. HE is the alien!!

[@BlueWorldTV]

P.S. The new record is an absolute masterpiece. Mike's playing is the best of any DT record yet.

[@alexandersanchez9138]

Panzerballett.

[@Nefville]

Talk about a crossover, I know you from Edd, Gus and Woody. Diving legends! You have great musical taste!

[@victorghioca5435]

new Rush ? They were formed in 1985 and their carreer is almost to the end...new Rush :)))))

[@user-jv7ir9ez2k]

@@victorghioca5435how is it about to end 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@logicturtle9838]

I LOVE that polyrhythm at 6:31. Snare's playing on a 6|8 while the hihat's doing that ostinato to follow the rest of the instruments in 17|16 (...or, perhaps it's written as 5|16 + 5|16 + 7|16 ). But you can tell by his head movement's that he's thinking about that entire section in terms of 6|8.

[@GaMeBoYDaN1]

What?

[@dwiagung5859]

what (2) ?

[@fisioman]

I copy

[@fisioman]

His head in this section it's like a metronome isn't?

[@josephsaab7208]

The song is 17/8 but the emphasis is 5/8 + 5/8 + 7/8, with the 5/8s being 2/8 + 3/8, and the 7/8 being 2/8 + 2/8 + 3/8. For the main riff anyway

[@doomscneider]

When people get to Area51, mike mangini will open the door.

[@dirkgunther5198]

Yeaaaahh. Thats nice!!!

[@r_y5275]

😂😂😂

[@HyperCast2012]

He’ll open the door, give you a huge smile and hand you a beer. He’s such an awesome guy if you ever get to meet him.

[@docvic17]

Hahaha !🤣🤣🖖🤟

[@meowtherainbowx4163]

People say Mangini has no “feel” compared to Portnoy, but aside from the possibility that they just can’t articulate what makes them different, I think Mangini’s feel is very precise, deliberate, and consistent. It makes him sound like a machine, but he’s more expressive than any set of canned drums used on modern prog metal, djent, and metalcore records.

[@BoogieWoogieCat]

These people don't even know what feel is. They also can't describe why they think MP is better without using that buzzword. Honestly, I'm so tired of this discussion. People need to move on.

[@aarondiaz1433]

@@BoogieWoogieCat Portnoy's playing is actually sloppy and that's what they think feel is! Mangini is so clean in His technique and they think that is robotic!

[@loicbourdellon6806]

I liked how Portnoy was more often a little off beat (sloppy ? for purpose ?) or the way he used the cymbals even if i can’t really say why. Mangini is really a machine, strictly on the beat so i understand why some people may think he has less feelings, but his playing is so technical ! As a bassist, my preference goes to Portnoy as it matches more with my type of playing.

[@aarondiaz1433]

@@loicbourdellon6806 So You play sloppy too ?

[@scorpiusbalthazar4327]

That's exactly what me an my brother think, he's so accurate that people think he's like a machine. Almost like Data in The Next Generation except Mangini clearly has feel.

[@GrasyaMD]

Mike Mangini is not without "emotion" when he plays. He plays effortlessly because he is in a trance, in a Zen state, in the zone. Mike Mangini is a Zen master, a guru, a god. This is the best Mike Mangini I've heard, & it won them their 1st Grammy! Hah, take that!!! Congratulations, Mike & DT, & more power! 👏🤘💗

[@Nefville]

I honestly have no idea how you get into the groove to play this song. This time signature is on a different level.

[@thunderanderson]

The time signatures ARE the Groove !

[@ashiqurrahman4639]

MM finally got to express what people loved about MP in the first place... variety of creative grooves and lots of hi-hats and fills... He takes it up a notch higher with insane technicality! 👏

[@systematicdesign]

Amazing!!!!! Not only the drums, but the entire band!!!! Zero comfort zone here. Incredible music.

[@ScienceAppliedForGood]

Mike is the master of supersymmetry, having two hi-hats and playing seamlessly open handed left and right.

[@michelarnet8535]

He has a almost symmetrical kit, not only the hi-hats. And he is changing sides a lot, yes.

[@openyoureyes4799]

I am a woman drummer and I play open handed and it's much easier! I didn't start out playing like that.

[@RIdrummer96]

How does supersymmetry compare to regular symmetry? Lol

[@theoriginalheartstrummer]

So let's see if I understand this correctly... He practices the songs around 20 bpm faster than the recording when preparing for tour so that when playing live it feels nice and "easy"? Epic!!!

[@wpgspecb]

Same as a batter swinging 3 batts together

[@littmus32ify]

That's actually a common "trick" when rehearsing for a performance. In my early days playing bebop jazz and big band, this technique of practice was essential- especially for the speedy difficult sections.

[@hugorezende199]

he play live to a clicktrack so its a nice move to make, but if you are in a band that does not play with click on live concert then the you might speed up too much on a live stuation because of the "adrenaline" i guess.

[@MikkoRantalainen]

@@hugorezende199 In my opinion, if you cannot keep pace without a click track as a drummer, you should use click track or metronome on live gigs. Speeding up on purpose is okay, doing it accidentally is not okay.

[@hugorezende199]

@@MikkoRantalainen Yes. Mangini dont have this problem, not only for his ability but also because he play to a click. Me, when a used to play on early ears i was speeding up, nowadays a pratcice to metronome and i now play way more controled on tempo on a live situation without a click, but i never speeded up song by 20bpm on training (i will try one day).

[@m591-b1d]

A drumming masterpiece! Good luck playing this properly Portnoy. Dream theater doesn't deserve Mangini.

[@mobilegeekID]

After 10 years, I admit that you're the drummer of dream theater. Good job MM 👍

[@oppermanfitness]

Mike is the best drummer of all time. Non negotiable.

[@Francisqueti]

Nope.

[@ElangMuhammad]

Agree. You mean Mike Terrana, Mike Portnoy, Mike Mangini, and all others Mikes, right? 😁😁

[@morbidmanmusic]

that is pretty funny.

[@epdrummers]

X3 👽👽👽👽🥵🥵🥵🔥🔥🔥

[@remifalasido2903]

Dont forget Neil Part ;)

[@xFeloxX]

I think we all agree. This song feels like it was made for Mike Mangini. He shines so brightly in it in a perfect way. The perfect foundation for MM's new name: The Alien. Thank you DT for making this song for us. But now we, your loyal fans give it back to you and say: Mike Mangini is THE ALIEN. Our alien. 🛸

[@epdrummers]

🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@xFeloxX]

Well, my comment didn't age well 🤡 😂@@epdrummers

[@ronnygefferson5294]

This is not a video of a drummer playing the drums, this is an EXPERIENCE. I can feel the flavor of musicality flowing.

[@Peanuts76]

That intro, that was the thing making so hooked up to dream theater back then, thank you Sir!!!

[@LuchoCl93]

Mike you look so much more comfortable with this kit! Great drumming, as always !

[@Wg-zx5ve]

Again, the Super hero is here to save the world! Thank you Mike Mangini for helping man kind in these very challenging times my brother! God bless you and stay safe on the tour.

[@j.d.7208]

#facts

[@RubenTeixeiraDrummer]

MM! The Best drummer in the world. This is unbelievable!!

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

Certainly one of the best. Let's not forget guys like Virgil Donati, Thomas Lang, Chris Coleman, Dave Weckl, Vinnie Coliuata, Gergo Borlai, Steve Smith, Todd Sucherman and the plethora of other amazing drummers.

[@IndoFahmi]

@@tortillasarenotbiceps7622 also, the other MM, Marco Minnemann.

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

@@IndoFahmi Absolutely. And there are many more that people aren't even aware of.

[@epdrummers]

The best in the Galaxy 🥵👽👽👽

[@bernard365]

Eloy Casagrande for shure

[@drummerkev1627]

Damn Mike Mangini is a beast! Probably in the top 5 greatest metal drummers ever! He never ceases to amaze me!

[@RafikGRizkallah]

when Petrucci starts the solo i feel like heaven opened the gates :)

[@hockeynutt9434]

I cannot even begin to figure out how he keeps time and all the tempo changes. Just way to much skill to even try and follow. One of the best

[@Peanuts76]

And using his left side drumming while doing that, let's just give up drumming bro, hahaha.... Monstrous performance, we can't keep up with this shit!!?

[@ericsterk4042]

Insane! Left hand, right hand, Mangini can play it. The greatest drummer of alltime. Can't wait for the album.

[@Strepite]

Maybe best metal drummer but Buddy Rich would laugh his ass off on this

[@down-the-rabbit-hole]

@@Strepite but who knows if Buddy Rich could pay metal....Maybe he can't. Just because he's fast doesn't mean he'd be able to play metal....

[@aarondiaz1433]

@@Strepite I have been listening to Buddy Rich since 1982. I think overall Mike Mangini is better than Buddy . Buddy only really played Jazz Music mostly in 4/4 time , some 3/4. Mangini can play Jazz , Rock , Funk , Latin, Afro Cuban and more . Mangini also effortlessly plays in all kinds of crazy Time signatures. 5/8 , 7/8, 9/8...17/16 , and on and on. He has the speed of Buddy with the Brains of a musical Genius. Could Mangini play West story ...yes Could Rich play the Alien ...No

[@aarondiaz1433]

@@Strepite My 3 favorite drummers of all time Are Mike Mangini, Steve Smith , Buddy Rich. Steve Smith does some of the best drums solos. He does these drum melodies that don't need other instruments comping to enjoy

[@mateusxavier8805]

When you see him playing it seems so easy hahahahaha Supreme technique, the guy is a machine.

[@sergiogiannetti9848]

This song is about an alien, but the true one is holding the drum sticks! You are from another planet, Mr. Mangini!

[@tommi_marsetio]

Interesting to see MP play these beats in live later on. MM... thank you for your time in DT, its unimaginable to think that you exit. Really really sad to know this news, but life must go on. You are THE ALIEN, set the bar very high...! Thank you, MM

[@ThePoorBoy]

" Interesting to see MP play these beats in live later on." MP won't be capable of most of this.

[@joe_bernas11]

@@ThePoorBoy I wouldnt be so sure… I always thought Mangini never put his full technical potential with Dream Theater, to be honest I think he used a small portion of what I’ve seen him doin during his Drums Lessons and clinics, for some reason or the other. My opinion is that his skills are far more superior than what Dream Theater would and could require, so he stuck on a ‘Portnoy level’. That’s why I think Portnoy will have no problems playing some Mangini era tunes.

[@francislussier9927]

Mike if you are reading this, I want you to known that you are such a inspiration for all human being on this planet ! You are the best and I will always be one of your fans !! Sorry for my bad english, I speack French in life. You save my life Mike and Thank you for that !!!!!!!!

[@66Samus]

🙌🙌🙌

[@gaomola]

oooohhh yurrrrr

[@gaomola]

i'd like to see you cover this XD

[@shaneroyer6531]

Yeah this is def not some Flamatuer hour stuff. Mangini rubbed his ass and balls all over possibly any DT drum track thus far. MAD SCIENTIST!

[@theaterofsouls]

OHHHH yurr!!!

[@zioziozie]

Hei, make reaction video of this !!!

[@benmoore1715]

I feel like Mike was created in some sort of factory by a mad scientist hell bent on putting all other drummers to shame ... stunning!

[@aarondiaz1433]

Mike Mangini was created by the same people that made the Terminator ! Ceberdyne Systems

[@tristantheuerkorn5124]

Back in those days I also was one of those "Everyone but not this Mangini"-guys, but now I must say, that I like him very much as a person and as a formidable drummer of course too. He has always been the perfect fit for DT. Great drumming!!!

[@lailirakhmawati8188]

I was watched Dream Theater Concert in Indonesia and saw Mike Mangini's performance was so Awesome ! he is humble, fun. no matter every person said that Mike Portnoy is better than him but in my point of view that Mike Mangini is still the best for DT Team now ! Keep Rocking 🤘

[@neilscott5696]

Absolutely stunning. Such a combination of speed, accuracy, finesse, creativity, musicality.... everything! Wonderful.

[@anthonyritchie5128]

This is the most that Dream Theater has sounded like themselves in a long time! Stunning!

[@Cestariarts]

I don't think so

[@2112josh2112able]

Ignorance can be very dangerous..

[@anthonyritchie5128]

@@2112josh2112able What?

[@Solarnovae]

Godlike drumming, godlike precision, I will never be able to comprehend this level of dexterity. It's impossible.

[@robertfischer1869]

The Grammy Award winning performance! NICE WIN! No o e deserved it more. Thanks for all of the quality work!!

[@tubatodd]

Mike's playing is not just technical and clean, but it supports the rest of the music going on around him. There are so many layers to it. Just amazing!

[@r.rosario4525]

MM's kit here reminds me of the kit he used during his DT auditions. Simple but totally a beast behind that kit. Thanks for this Mike and I've never been so hype on a new DT album like before!

[@Christopher-md7tf]

You know you're deep into prog-metal when you describe this as a "simple kit" lol

[@Direwarlord213]

@@Christopher-md7tf Everyone remembers Portnoy's kit Lol, i think he had almost 30 symbols? I remember first seeing it and losing my shit.

[@GuidoPerdomo]

The best part of it all is that you make it look easy, and enjoy it so naturally, like it isn't one of the most technically complex songs you've composed for Dream Theater, and at 1.1x speed. Bravo

[@tommi_marsetio]

wow , the tempo is faster than the original song, yet he play so effortless. You are a monster, Mike...

[@damianescudero.producer]

For me he is the best drummer ever!

[@bugravardal6432]

What a beast !! MM just raised the bar again for prog metal drumming. Best of all Mike, like rest of the wonderful musicians in DT, you are humble as anything. Sign of a true master.

[@j.d.7208]

Mike the Master Mangini

[@hantallica]

I am thoroughly convinced that MM is the most adept instrument player in DT. Wouldn't be surprised if he is the most technical rock drummer in the world.

[@tomias85]

Jordan is pretty insane

[@ZeFrenchiestFry69420]

@@tomias85 not just about technicality. Jordan is boring imo, never could have written anything like Space Dye Vest or Wait For Sleep

[@BOOLsheet]

Wow - what a beast of a track. DT fans are lucky this guy is in the band.

[@kaycee4765]

I bet even 20 years old cant remember those time signatures. Talent+memory+hard work

[@bigtipsandtricks]

This is the best example of clean drumming on the internet! Love ya Mike

[@JohanV66]

A nice testimony to the powers of human memory. With this track, Mangini proves he will be DT's last drummer. The bar has been raised for everyone holding sticks (and that's even including Lars)...

[@BlueWorldTV]

Lars is fine and all....but he isn't anywhere in this league.

[@FirehouseTats]

Lol... Lars couldn't play this if he had four arms.

[@Tryggvasson]

lars couldn't reach a high bar even if he were wearing high heels.

[@ryk1265]

To all who replied above me.............WOOOOOOOSSSSSSSHHHH!!!

[@Peanuts76]

Wth this old joke man, we need to stop, Metallica is a good and paved the way for metal song, stop doing this man....

[@plsantana86]

Crazy how these 9min of such a complex performance approaches perfection comparing to the audio we ear (notice that the audio is not a live capture of the video, still he manages to hit almost every note flawlessly as recorded). Absolutely AMAZING accuracy.

[@Tryggvasson]

the audio is very much that of the video. just cause it's mixed it doesn't mean it's pre-recorded. and certainly different, tone wise, from the single.

[@plsantana86]

@@Tryggvasson you have several examples throughout the video, hearing one thing and seeing him hit other (e.g. the ride fill at 0:48, 0:50, 0:52, when the shot flips to the left side camera you ear the ride while he’s hitting the crash; For instance, who’s hitting the crash you ear at the end of the bar at 7:46?) You can find several other examples, audio does not match several parts of the shot. STILL, the point I was trying to make is the great accuracy he shows here, memorizing all fills as recorded, in a very very consistent way, to the point of shooting a video like this👌🏼 believe me, this is actually harder to do than just making a simple/raw live take. 😉 cheers. Small note: I didn’t say this was the album drum track. I don’t know that.

[@plsantana86]

@@Tryggvasson One last thought: it’s a very challenging thing for us drummers, for instance, during a band video clip shooting, to play every drum component as recorded in the album/audio. It’s very difficult. I recently saw a very good example of this, also at a very “professional” level, the latest Trivium single: the drummer is shown, a bunch of times, hitting one thing while a different fill/drum component is being heard. This usually tends to happen when the video editor has no feeling for the drum parts and their respective sounds. While for most of the audience, this goes totally unnoticed, drummers easily spot these things 😊 (I’m not saying this happened here, but my guess in this video: Mr.Mangini maybe shot 2 or 3 takes, and the video mixes some of each parts. That’s why SOME drum parts are not a perfect match of what is heard) that’s just my guess. Doesn’t mean this is not totally awesome. IT IS! perfect performance! 👏🏼👌🏼

[@Tryggvasson]

@@plsantana86 you're right, i caught the crash-ride thing myself, in the beginning, just as i was opening up your comment - keen observation, by the way, i hadn't caught it the first time. that doesn't mean the audio isn't that of the actual session, though. it's probably a video editing thing, on top of the performance - who knows, even the audio might be a comp of several takes, although, for the most part, without actually scanning for incongruencies, the correspondence seems to me to be spot on. you can tell by the accents, by the way his hand moves in relation to the hits, the velocities, and even the overall sound, which is very different from the single - i actually like it more, less compressed - you've got almost no rooms, which is explicable, given the size of the room, the overheads are used mostly as cymbal and presence mics - again, explicable - and the shells are mostly direct mics. in the end, i guess we're saying the same thing - it is the audio from this particular performance, but maybe with some video/audio edit inconsistencies. man, these guy have it rough - this level of scrutiny on everything they do :ppppp. on the other hand i guess they command that kind of admiration and interest in every single detail, because they make every single detail count, and it all seems to be put together so flawlessly.

[@plsantana86]

@@Tryggvasson yes! Agree 👏🏼 👌🏼 😇

[@stevenraparelli3396]

Mike Mangini is an incredible musician. In and out of styles, a human metronome, and a technical master with personality. Brilliant.

[@ongboklichan]

well said

[@patpeasant3865]

What kind of a jerk do you have to be to get rid of someone from your team like that? DT exceptional............... They are probably such bastards in their private lives too. The world needs good people. Thank you MikeMangini

[@bowindonesiakri2067]

I've been playing drums for 10 years, after seeing this video I finally decided to switch professions to become a rental car driver.

[@mattchase2112]

I've been playing 16 years and decided to switch and become a Sandeich Artist at Subway

[@ariesuhendro9191]

DAFUQQQ

[@Davem3TF]

Ya, I think I will become a truck driver. That was insane

[@Peanuts76]

Yep seeing this godly performance, we must gave drumming, i decide just selling some secondhand stuff ...

[@Patr137]

Gila lu ndro

[@chopzmasta07]

Such an insane performance. I'm so happy to see Mike unleashing his true potential in the last two albums. This man just keeps getting better, the whole band is.

[@carlperez3883]

Mike Mangini, The Master. Incredible!

[@webmaster200]

This has to be the perfect way to shut down many negative things said by those fanboy, by doing what you did best

[@leonelfernandez7207]

Que increíble es este baterista. Al principio cuando recién se unió decía en mi, que Dream no va ser lo mismo sin portnoy, y se le iba a ser difícil, pero, la verdad que mangini es un monstruo en la batería. Cada quien con su propio estilo!!! Larga vida a DREAM THEATER lml

[@NedJeffery]

This is the best drum track Mike has ever done for DT

[@robertdentato9394]

Check out the "enemy inside" drum clinic video. Whoa.

[@silentman821]

Mangini is just unstoppable. He is uncoverable. DT made the right choice thousand times over.

[@tobimm2]

Yeah, 2018, after three albums with a drum machine, they hired this guy, or at least finally told him to play like he can play (and bought the sound engineer a new pair of ears)... it's relieving to hear this, after so many years of wasted potential. last album was really solid, this one could be their best since at least 15 years.

[@Fernanufret]

YES, Mike! YES!!!!! Amazing, my friend! Can't wait to see you live! Cheers!

[@hipydeus7367]

I've never seen MM playing so good. 1 million things going on and all makes sense

[@incubrian]

dream theater is like a big block engine. mike mangini is the supercharger that really boosted that band to crazy new levels!

[@adityasubramaniam9821]

ONE OF THE GREATEST ALIVE

[@samlee2463]

Absolutely incredible. One of the most impressive drum parts I have witnessed. Thanks Mike.

[@marinhrabric6162]

This was so fun I didn't even notice it's been 9 minutes

[@zcustomcarnesi]

I remember during the audition before it even got started I knew he was going to get the part . He's such a perfect fit for this band

[@luckitasconde]

Es muy emotivo el final. Te genera algo lindo. Se te va a extrañar Mike!!

[@CarltonMelson]

First off I'm a Bass Player and this comment is coming from a Bass players perspective. I played with Tom Hunting in Exodus back in 79/80. Tom is one hell of a drummer and like Portnoy he plays with the guitarist. As a Bass player that drives me crazy. Mangini reminded me of my old drummer Scott McKenzie the first time I heard him with Dream Theater and it felt like home because both of them play with the Bass Player. John and Mike are locked it with each other and I love that. Scott and I used to jam together, write songs together, and make mistakes together for hours. Every Rhythm section in a band should be like that.

[@samhutchison7176]

What an absolute beast! Mike, you are, in my humble opinion, the best drummer walking the face of the Earth! A constant inspiration. Wow.