The Glass Prison - Dream Theater - Drum Cover (12 Step Suite)

Wassup guys! Here's my rendition of Dream Theater's The Glass Prison :)
I had a great time learning and performing all the cool drum parts and for this video I played pretty much the same massive config that Mike Portnoy used to record this masterpiece back in 2001.
I recorded this in September 2016 (well, almost a year ago D'oh!) for a collab that has never seen the light and I thought that it would be cool to share it with you now that MP is finally playing this song live again for his Shattered Fortress tour.
This is a big celebration and a personal tribute to MP and DT, I grew up listening to them, I saw them performing live several times and I also had the opportunity to meet them personally and to play a Cirque du Soleil show with some of them in the audience (OMG it was unreal eheh)!
As you may know, this is the opening track of the Twelve-step Suite, a set of 5 songs which deal with MP's past experience of alcoholism.
The Glass Prison contains the first 3 parts of the Suite (“Reflection”, “Restoration” and “Revelation”) and it is one of the heaviest (and most challenging I'd say!) tracks from the entire DT's repertoire.
I loved Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence back in the days, and I still love it. Great combination of Progressive, Metal and Experimental stuff...exactly what I'm mostly into! :)
Alright, that's all folks...enjoy, let me know what you guys think and, as always, thanks for the support!
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[@joshsteffen]

How have i not seen your videos until now?! You've done your homework, my man.

[@jaymzx2587]

Josh Steffen same here! Great to see you reacting to other awesome drummers on the Toutubes, gotta stick (get it) together!

[@chitchit2732]

Josh Steffen make a glass prison cover!

[@MrOpi8]

Check out his supermario drum cover, friggen epic'¡

[@jonchelon8954]

@@MrOpi8 I second this ☝🏽

[@duzzitmatter8679]

This comment coming from Josh “The Man” Steffen, is YUUUGE!!

[@joshsteffen]

8:55 nailed it!

[@donaldtrump4206]

Josh Steffen what's the time signature here? 14/9?

[@tjqu6506]

Josh Steffen I suggest you follow suit :D

[@justcallmebrody1245]

Love ya bro

[@a7xforever498]

Donald Trump420 well, seeing as 14/9 is impossible, I’d say it isn’t.

[@NickLynchDrums]

I challenge ANYONE to produce a better cover of this song. It's clear that Vadrum has studied it at length to create such a faithful note for note performance. I've subbed to this channel for 10 years and this guy just keeps on giving. Incredible work, can't wait for the next part!!!!

[@MonturiDrums]

Challenge Accepted ; ) Hahaha, this guy is great though and I have nothing but respect for him!

[@griffiam03]

Amen! Dudes a machine!

[@kevinmeli]

Glen Monturi GLEN! Love you!

[@MonturiDrums]

Dr. Taco

[@cunjoz]

Been here too since the days of Mozart and Mario in 240p :)

[@Glacius91]

I'm a simple man, I see Vadrum + DT, I click like.

[@16087687790000000000]

Glacius91 i was thinking the same thing...

[@arnieboggs1]

As a former drummer and avid fan of Dream Theater and Mike Portnoy, this has to be one the most complicated song to remember and play. You absolutely nailed it. I will watch again. Keep pounding the skins.

[@Pirustae]

Why a former drummer? A drummer doesn't quit if the love is great enough. Aw man

[@nickboudreau2678]

i need to add a comment! I have been watching this vid on a semi regular basis for 2 years now. I probably have at least 100 views alone at this point and i have to say i have fun watching it every time. your charisma of playing is astounding. To me this is DT's best song ever and a must listen for any metal fan. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! never stop what you are doing!

[@brythemaster24]

The best and most precise drum cover of The Glass Prison. Salute to you Sir!

[@kingcruze1]

Dam brother, that was awesome. I think your ready. Don't let it go to your head, but get it. Glasses and all.

[@andras.89]

YESSSS, best cover on KZbin, highly underrated song :(

[@papamusic9068]

As a fellow drummer, this is the best drum cover I have ever seen. Incredible. Mike Portnoy would be proud.

[@bamahi7142]

Missing just ONE move......the Mike Portnoy eye glass adjustment just to say he can do it. lol Bravo sir! Well done!!

[@davemackintosh9617]

It's so good to see someone not just perform a really technically demanding and high performance piece but to really enjoy doing it too. Thanks for this upload, really enjoyed every second of it.

[@iNsAnOjaster]

My all time favorite Dream Theater song! Thank you for covering this, love your stuff VaDrum! Keep up the good work brother!

[@RiadyawanAcoustica]

Finally, a DT cover/tribute by Vadrum! Instalt like!

[@mstu8097]

Always satisfying to see somebody having so much enjoyment while playing. Great work!

[@jackspades3172]

Spettacolare Andrea !!! Era da tanto che non riascoltavo questo pezzo che è tra i miei preferiti. Mi hai riportato indietro quando ancora esistevano i DT. Semplicemente devastante. Grazie

[@dpenlow]

Absolutely Incredible! This is the song that introduced me to Dream Theater, which is now one of my all time favorite bands. I've never heard anyone nail it so perfectly!

[@pbred5851]

Dude, you killed it. Glad to see you're still rocking out after (and during) your classical jams. Looking forward to the next one!

[@MechMonstrosity]

It's like coming across footage of Portnoy's studio recording... Perfect job!

[@PhilPotorDrummer]

Very Very Very nicely done. Feel/Style/Parts/tone/expression/etc. Its all here. My hats off to ya dude! 👏👏👏🤘

[@MateusHenrique-vr4rn]

That is for shure the best cover of the glass prision that i have ever seen !!! You have played with awesome technique and with soul !!!

[@frd2591]

DO THE WHOLE SUITE! yesss! this is soooo goooooood

[@masterjosue24]

I have no words, amazing!!!

[@KeemoRicablanca]

OMG DUDE! This is one of my fave tracks off their Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence album! And you just nailed it! I love this video - and I'm just smiling the entire thirteen mins and thirty nine secs. Thank you for doing a great job on this.

[@DanLokar]

Okay, we need more Dream Theater stuff. AMAZING. Grazie Andrea

[@stefanonegrini4675]

One of my DT's favourite songs (and album!)...wow! Davvero fighissimo! grande :D

[@naughtydog1376]

When Portnoy left DT... you were my first choise! Always smiling and playing with such a groove! Glad you made this cover, waiting for more! ;D

[@valinhorn42]

What a great cover. Not only did you play it perfectly, you also clearly had a lot of fun doing it!

[@eduardodonascimentojunior8247]

YEEEEEAAAH! Many years and still kicking

[@TheInterestate]

Italian Portnoy!

[@gabrielceolato2]

Maicchi Porcchinoy

[@jkorkea]

ya need to see Glen moturi, he is the exact copy of him :D

[@Cuzjudd]

Portnoy has Italian heritage lol

[@TronciM]

Why are there so many good Italian drummers

[@jetstream454]

@@TronciM Because Italians basically survive on passion 😂

[@jjbasscover]

This Dying Soul!

[@davidpardy]

Hell yes!

[@loocarlosgt]

Juan José Rakela up- ac

[@LuckyLukeTF2]

Shame you can only hit that like button once.

[@jjbenz9633]

LuckyLukeTF2 nah..thats sufficient..

[@ianh6845]

I second this

[@ieetemos4breakfast]

Jeez Guy you make his look so easy! Your footwork is incredible. I've been playing for 17 yrs and I can't play this song. Easily the best Dream Theater drum cover on KZbin. Bravo!!

[@roofoospl]

That was absolutely amazing! Great job man!

[@Godspeed961]

All time favourite drum intro ! Insane performance !

[@zcustomcarnesi]

Holy cow , that was spot on !💯💥

[@VeganKebabDoRuky]

One of the best drum covers I've seen in terms of authenticity!

[@stefanocaberlon9504]

Amazing man!! just amazing!! congrats!!

[@szabiakanich]

That was flawless. Fantastic job, mister.

[@spooty75]

You nailed this note perfect! Incredible! This song is so damn fun to play :D

[@drumsfede]

I can't believe that i see this video just now, congrats! Amazing drum cover, your job on drums it's awesome!!

[@DrRECM]

We learn so much from these videos, neat covers, multi cameras, HD... 🤘

[@Bombtrack411]

one of the best drum songs ever. you hit it outta the park too.

[@maexximizer]

Dude that's impressive. Haven't seen anyone play DT so smooth,- keep it up!

[@Lyrics-cu5tn]

That kick drum sound. Oh hell yeah great job

[@zizimxD]

Absolutely awesome!!!!

[@roolee2k]

good lord...i really love the sound of that kick drum

[@triumphforks]

The sickest, most in time glasses adjustment I've ever seen at 12:19

[@ahistorynerd1759]

that part made me want to stop playing. How can you be so talented that you just put back your glasses mid-fill!!!

[@maxgrossosgarrillo]

yes! DT stuff again! Keep on the whole suite!

[@Okcilliation]

.. To follow you for all these years despite you releasing much or anything at all.. And then you prop up with this.. Mygod

[@Deivadda5000]

nice one! your kit sounds awesome, loved every second of it, keep up the great work

[@iliketurtles999]

My favourite from DT by my favourite drummer on youtube? Instant like

[@DMEB]

absolutely wonderful.

[@jetklaatu9831]

Aside from the single snare hit miss during the intro at 1:10 and a couple of other fill differences that was PERFECT to the record to my ears! Freaking AWESOME job dude!!! Best song in the suite and you nailed the monster!

[@japgap1716]

Yes, Yes. Dude that was great. Rock on!!

[@SimonLoveridge]

That was absolutely flawless!!

[@dieterplaetinck4431]

wow Andrea this was amazing. you nailed it. sounds very close to the record. I never captured all the fine little details of the drumming until I saw you put all the notes down. thanks for sharing !!

[@lucariccomini]

was soooooo waiting for this!

[@DisturbedTitan]

Amazing job, keep up the great work!

[@danl2073]

Enjoyed every second of that. Impressive to say the least.

[@cynthiabello9819]

I think I'm in love with you

[@eduardoschwarz8323]

The best dream theater drum cover ! !! Topp

[@c.oyenarte]

This is the song that got me into Dream Theater. Was lucky enough to meet Mike a while ago. Been a HUGE fan of yours for the longest. Just kinda upset it took me this long to find this😲 sound better than ever man

[@Booyakasha5]

Awesome work man! It's not easy to cover mike portnoy so well! Especially the glass prison. Awesome!

[@Rhaeide]

Amazing Vadrum, I enjoyed it so much! Long time DT fan here ;)

[@Pistacho123Lol]

Amazing. Glad you're back!

[@ianh6845]

Great job! One of my favorite DT tunes, thanks man. \,,/

[@jakubwieczerzycki]

Super to see you again Vadrum!!!! Greetings from Poland!

[@ArielioJunior95]

Oh yeah!!! Man, basically, you are the reason I got addicted do DT, bro! Saw you covering the instrumental part of Octavarium first, then a few mashups you made with some DT songs a while ago and, since then, became a fan of you and DT. Congrats man!

[@SmokingHS]

Perfect. Amazing!

[@RogierRJDonker]

Amazing clean playing and tones. Loved it!! Big Portnoy fan here! Renewed respect for you Adrea! Love those bassdrums!

[@chaneppchannel_365]

Yes Clean!

[@mikeportnoy7622]

This man should acknowledged by me. You're amazing and gifted student. Great work.

[@UPIL.INDONESIA]

damn... I'm not a drummer, I know drumming this song would be so exhausting and challenging for EVERYONE. But he kept the speed, power, and it's so precise, consistent all along .... well done vadrum! I even enjoy listening to this.

[@acarlosal]

killer, absolutely nailed, congrats

[@joonalaine9925]

Man, super awesome!

[@MagicTonio]

*I'm glad that Andrea is back with a lot of new videos!* That's why I love YT ;)

[@a7xfan4life666]

My god. The skill Involved. Great ass cover

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

This brings back memories. Wonderful drumming!

[@destroyermaker]

It's clear you were having a lot of fun with this one. Good stuff.

[@leeDs718]

I still can't believe JR started scratching in this one. classix

[@mamallaza9004]

Gods of Drums, bless this man! Amen.

[@tobinwasabi]

That instrumental is brutal on drums my dude. Nice job

[@thadrumr]

Absolutely flawless the time it must have taken to get this piece down soo perfect is mind boggling.

[@rickanduiza186]

When a drummer is smiling and barley trying on this complex song, you know he freakin rocks

[@recordednowhere]

mindblowing playing. 1st of your videos I ever watched. subscribed. :)

[@MatthewParsonsDrumsAndAudio]

You have such a drumming presence, but at the same time so flawless.

[@ericdacostasantos5301]

It's so nice to see you playing, Andrea. Covers or not, it's just awesome!

[@SuddenAccess]

Tight man! Love this song. Great job.

[@HernandisPhoto]

Great song from DT!!! Yeahhh

[@randysreel1239]

Wtf ,well done dude ,love it so much 👍👍👍👍

[@gsxracer1977]

glad to see you back to your DT roots!

[@joserosario2290]

Outstanding!!!

[@Erkbrothers80]

I saw Six Degrees Of Inner Tourbulence back when I 20years old. Incredibly badass! This song is my fav and always has a special place in my heart. Fantastic job on this. Portnoy would give you 🤘🏼💀🤘🏻 I’m sure. Keep it going. Great work!

[@samon_QW]

Love your drumming man!

[@the_spkr]

Amazing work, man. Thanks for the video!

[@74sergio]

Sempre impeccabile! !! Bravo Andrea !

[@SimonLopezPsymon]

Amazing ! Great job as always :-)

[@NOIAEKBCA]

This. Is. Awesome. I saw countless paradiddles, and that’s the kind of rudiment i don’t have... i have to take classes asap! Congrats!

[@user-me2bt5qp8j]

If it isn't tracks, Crazy time note! It's really good to see you again.

[@IuriRavel]

always amazing Vadrucci!!!! all sucess to you!!! Cheers..from Brazil!