Vater Percussion - Mike Mangini Dream Theater - Vater Slick Nut Demo

[@Telepuzique]

"hi, I'm Mike Mangini from the band, Dream Theater, and I've been a Vater Slipknot artist for years."

[@Wildoerfaren]

Can't wait to see Mr. Mangini on tour with DT!!! Cheers, Peter Wildoer

[@Cigarsnguitars]

This guy is a monster. DT made a great choice getting him.

[@morenoharjoyudanto8889]

Tamed monster. Looks like Mangini is steered by jp and jr. Yea he is beast but he would do anything to get this job, so he's taking an easy aproach so he would not getting kicked by the band (as mp would return, he tried previously after dt had gotten a drummer but got rejected anyway)

[@ronstewart6362]

I personally didn't think u could replace Mike. I wasn't wrong, he's unreplaceable but you have covered him admirably and your new stuff with DT is Freaking unbelievable!! You are fantastic!! I'm now a big fan. Great job!!

[@DeadlyMilk]

I love the way he totally feels the groove, even when he's playing relatively simple stuff. That's how you can tell the difference between an amateur and a professional. Amateurs respect only the flashy stuff, while professionals respect everything. tl;dr Mike Mangini rox

[@elguitarronista]

His facial expressions are hilarious

[@jmetalskinz]

I love watching Mike play. Not only is he amazing but you can always tell he loves what he does.

[@MrPokesmot32]

it would take me a entire year to tune and place everything just the way I would want it. Annnnnnnnnd I still want your set.

[@KirillKonyaev]

Hi this is Mike Mangini from a band Dream Theater and I've been Vater Slipknot artist for years.

[@Persemb]

What I really like with Mangini is that when he's drumming - he's SO into it! It's exciting watching him play, and he's excited playing as well! I love when musicians really shows joy while they're playing.

[@FoNWarlord]

I didn't want this video to end.

[@davemieze9021]

A true musician and music lover at heart. I originally wanted Thomas Lang or Marco to get the gig only cuz I knew of them. Mike is great for Dream Theater

[@legatoshred]

mike, you know that finally you got what you deserve know in DT...you are the best and all the past few years you had to fight so much....but finally you got what you deserve....not just the best band bla bla... a platform where you can devlope your concepts and finally bring your musical geniousisty to the public you need... you are the MAN...........YEAH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ghaliboy]

His left to right arrangement of toms would be a fucking nightmare! He's quite the talent. Some of the extended flurries are very nice. He has great snapping in his strokes.

[@MotoCrazy66]

I love Mike's various "drumming" faces. Brilliant!

[@itsjoeredula7]

This kit sounds good. Love Mangini's work.

[@legatoshred]

a dramatic turn of events will be the most amazing album all time yet

[@rockrollinnolan8521]

The absolute passion and joy he has for music is so awesome to see. I can't help but smile and feel excited about music when I watch him. :) Also, watching him work that Hi-Hat with one hand at 5:05 dropped my jaw. WOW!

[@JazzyJonas]

Vater makes the best stuff across the board imo.

[@richardchad6144]

with this drum set..he don't have to go to gym..

[@tjworker5482]

Richard chad / his kit is set up for when he's 90. He's look'n ahead

[@JMartinsATV]

I love the fact that he doesn't only use high end cymbals, lke the K's and the Avedis' lines, but also ZBT's, ZXT's and ZHT's. They all sound great, and very unique in their own way. Plus he makes me appreciate my ZXT's as valuable cymbals!

[@GiorgioPais-kyxynox]

Not too much to say. He's the best. I'm 17, listening to DT since I was 9. Thanks, Dream Theater.

[@kennethclausen7345]

Mike, thank you I like your style lots. You have just become a very big influence for me. I really like how you use the crash as a ride. Thank you, and I will try adding that when I get on my set tonight.

[@anggeraprasetyo6799]

i dont know why im always always always love watching him drumming. he is a genius.

[@TheDee032]

And the award for the best faces made while playing the drums goes to, Mike Mangini

[@misterfunnybones]

Drums are one of the few instruments that conform to the player & the hardware is evolving to allow even more flexibility. Mike's mirrored kit is but one example of personalization.

[@TheOnlyBootlegger]

That face when he's drumming. . . THAT, my friends, is the face of TRUE fun.

[@KurtStoffer]

I could watch you play all day.

[@shawnhapney3915]

Don't care for the sticks myself, but i will invest in these. Very practical invention. Thank u Vater!

[@Barteraddy]

Awesome Mike! Really enjoyed the 2012 Houston and Austin shows! Amazing addition to Dream Theater!

[@uconnhuskies2]

Very interesting Vater Cymbal Slick Nuts. What a cool invention. The Vater company is always coming out with great products. Mike your playing is very tasty and your speaking about the Vater Slick Nuts is educational as well. Best of luck with Dream Theater. They are one of my favorite bands.

[@TheCuddlyKnife]

I showed up for mangini, but i stayed for the slick nut demo. Gonna get me some hi hat ones now. Great video.

[@nengstro]

Mike you are the best! And you also come through as very human and humble in the Auditioning videos with DT, not too common among other "cool super drummers...." Make sure Dream Theater makes at least one Tour stop in Stockholm!!

[@TXMusicDrummer]

Mike Mangini is very cool. What a tripped-out kit! Sorta reminds me of the Moonie kit from the 70's with the high and mid-toms in front and the floors on both the left and right side. Moon only had one hi-hat, and he didn't play it much.

[@fourthlayer]

Mike, can u give us a 1 hour demo please!!!

[@aydennso]

I started playing drums at the same age as him, so I feel very good about the future

[@TheSelontok]

damn ! Sick drummer on sick band !!! cant wait for your new album guys !!

[@8xtime]

I can play as good as this guy, no wait I'm mentally unbalanced !

[@RemisCave]

Love it mike.. :) U are a really good drummer, like Ur Technique.. Its my dream to learn play like that.

[@metaldrummer47]

These things really are the most helpful and coolest things ever!! I have the same problem he did (meaning as I hit the cymbals, the wingnuts would tighten and loosen, to where it would be dangerous for the cymbal becoming too tight or having them become wayyy too lose and I don't like that)

[@alessandrozerbone]

That setup looks so damn fun, I just wanna play it for an hour

[@JAGINTENSE]

I'm gonna have to try these as I have my 24" Paiste Rude ride hanging from my drum rack. Thanks for the idea Mike.

[@1TheProgressive]

He loves what he do. hi fits perfectly at dream theater. very gentle person but a monster at a drumkit.

[@LukesDrumsOnline]

I like the way he uses all zildijian lines not just the main ones,mikes so cool!

[@antoniogames_br7201]

i love you Mike mangini

[@CptStud]

I love at 4:50 when Mike said ''Because it helps me to open to close...DURING THE SONG'' It's like ''I can do that... but you don't'' hahaha !!!

[@kevinrackley]

He makes the best drummer faces!! Love it!

[@tmayne220]

a great guy and an incredible drummer. psyched for new DT

[@BrianSou69]

Can't wait for the new album. It just may well be the next great shift in DT's sound - the likes of which haven't been witnessed since Jordan arrived,

[@PhilippeBlancR5]

Wow, such a nice drumkit . But if I have to set the mikes for this kit, I think i'm gonna be crazy before finishing the job. ..clic a boom bang . lol

[@WVsonofliberty]

I remember years ago, Zildjian had a similar budget priced cymbal line called Scimitar. The ZBT's may be just an updated version of these. The ride was fair, crashes useless, but I really liked the Hi Hats. They played and sounded good in a positions, and cut through in the mix. It's all about sound you are wanting. I even used a circular saw blade for a while because it had a great chime sound, lol.

[@mindfreak990]

His kit is amazing, not to mention his drumming. New DT song is godly.

[@srpjr3795]

I love how he has this giant set and still hits only like half of the drums on it.

[@danceofeternity3824]

Drumming is an art... Not supposed to argue about it.

[@MovieThemesFanatic36]

Only Mike Mangini can call cymbal recoil dampeners "Spring Thingies" with such elogance and grace.

[@isabellebaldwin2965]

What an amazing musician!

[@s1eja]

@Wildoerfaren you did a great job on auditon too! :) Greets from Poland :)

[@noobsmoke261]

Definitely not unnecessary at all. Everything he has is in a perfect spot and that kit blows any kit out of the water =]

[@acidrums4]

@passion4drums I think he puts them here just for visual appearance. And those cymbals too. One need extra energy to move the arms up to play them, it's more tiring than if you put them near the "horizont" of the kit (or your arms). Maybe he wants to look like Terry Bozzio?

[@AfterlifeBlack]

He talked about it at a drum clinic I saw him at, and he said it's simply the sound he ways. As you probably know, his whole set is about one; Dark vs. Light cymbals, his toms are set up like tenors, etc. So, the ZBT's were just the right hi hats to contrasts the ones he has on the right of his kit.

[@MullmuzzlerDT]

Can't wait to see you and DT in action in July! MM rawwwwwwwwkkkkkkkkkkks! \m/

[@chriskiefer7493]

That snare sounds so good !

[@LarsLeeDrums]

Agreed. They might not be what you would use all around your kit but i use them for trash hats and i have started using them as floating stacks.

[@tatoartv]

I always thought those ZBT hats didn't sound so bad, but to see them here now I feel like a fucking boss!!

[@drumdreamer92]

those are the best sounding ZBTs ive ever heard. I call Studio Trickery on that

[@BSeffDrumVidz]

This was soooo awesome. Very nice demo! :-) Some awesome stuff going on!

[@XxForeverxMetal]

the faces he makes while drumming are priceless

[@beatsdddx]

King of drum Technique, a true master!

[@clevelandrum]

is that the new DT kit? amazing talent

[@tsabszy]

i'm a "MP fanboy" but this guy is awsome.. i really can't wait to hear the new DT stuff

[@VaterPercussionUSA]

@metaldrummer47 Yes, you would push the button on the back of the skull to bring it back up. Same deal with the regular Black Slick Nut Cymbal Fasteners

[@drumrnva]

Great drummer. Also great use of the words "thingy" and "doohickey". Anybody know the story on this kit? It has re-rings...

[@vaulter6]

Wow, love the snare sound!! What snare is it?

[@seazonofthefly]

That rack setup is sick!

[@krkNdvd]

Saw Mangini with Dream Theater on friday. Wasn't the same without Portnoy but my god they couldn't have picked a better replacement, he just blew my mind!

[@parkoanime]

guys i know his kit seems unnecessary. But if you watch any drumming video of his, this one included, he utilizes a really good portion of his kit very consistently, its not as if huge sections of his kit are jsut left completely untouched. thats something alot of big kit drummers cant say for themselves.

[@newmexicoflygirl]

Killer demo. You're mad Mike!!

[@eennymo]

This guy really knows how to play those "doo-hickies" and "thingies"... Love this guy!

[@MATTlovesDRUMS]

he must love saying that he's from dream theater every time! :P what a great player!

[@Storkman07]

dude these facial expressions are rockin my world

[@purpleplanet10]

i'm ready to see a live show!!!!

[@marc825]

@york246 If I'm not mistaken those are called octobans or quarter toms. Not sure which name though. :)

[@drummingdude47]

Mike Mangini is the only person who can play ZBTs and make them sound good.

[@waylonbloodskull666]

once i get the money saved to a decent amount, once i start my drum kit, i think im going to look into these!

[@VictorCarnevali]

Yeah dude, I actually have them too. They sound great... It's just that I didn't expect them to be in his kit.

[@TJdrummer666]

that guy is awesome. such a good drummer

[@VicMontDrums]

I had the same problem with my wing nuts loosening (wow, that sounded wrong). So I switched to those Vaters and wonder why companies even bother to make the default wing nut. And those skulls used on the hi-hats are useful, I prefer a drop clutch.

[@1TheProgressive]

beautiful kit! clean and neat

[@Lakk6Metal]

:) Damn he is good :) I just keep wondering about those pads around the kit :) I real run thru on the Whole kit :)

[@sackboy1055]

You HAVE to love that un-tampered recording. :)

[@dbutcher84]

@camelwars95 I saw that too. I have played ZBTs and hated the hi hats most, so I was amazed when I saw them on his kit. They don't sound bad in this video though.

[@BrutalSamba]

VATER! PLEASE TELL US ALL OF MIKE'S CYMBALS! I NEED TO KNOW!

[@Rougarou13]

@MrMarcuuuss I'll be honest with you, I play left hand lead. My Crash/Ride on my left side which sits above my hi hats back aways feels better. My arms fully extended so i can use all my different muscles in better ways. It takes a bit of getting used to but it feels better after a while.

[@BillBachmansDrumworkout]

Heck yeah Mike Mangini! Pretty darn cool...

[@mrthundaboots]

He could play on pie pans and make it sound good.ZBT's are great hi hats for that crunchy rock sound,plus they cut really well through the guitar/bass sound live.I had to play them on a loaner kit at a one-off festival and they were cool!

[@rustylove3033]

One of the best

[@Christian06230]

@John Lovett he has a cowbell pedal

[@wendepic]

@MuffinSpecial It doesnt really matter which symbal type you use, its your own opinion. If you think sabian apx sounds great, use it. If ZBT sounds great for you and fits for you, use it. The price comes from material used and with what technique they are made. Also, he doesnt need any fancy K hats to be good. He just is. And by the way, its spelled noobiest.

[@deucesolo]

I love the Vater Extreme sticks

[@turtlekidlol]

hell yeah man. i have a-custom hats, but for my mains i use ZBT. why? they sound great! they are a thick sounding, yet light set of hats and other cymbals. i love ZBT when i need something higher pitched, but yet thick and big for a sound. A-customs and ks for the opposite, but still a high pitched one. if that makes any sense