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  1. Tue Aug 19th, 2008, 09:39 PM #1
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    Mike Portnoy

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clt4h5y_Hmc

    was looking for some Dream Theater vids and stumbled across a clip from one of Mike's older instructional videos.

    And while I agree that Neil Peart is an amazing drummer and many hold him as the best. I will forever view Mike Portnoy to reign supreme when it comes to drummers. I've seen others like Terry Bozzio and Dom Famularo do just as well. However I think Portnoy is freakin amazing with his timing(odd and even).

    If you're a fan of drummers than this is a good video. One of my more favorite songs, to just let the band play. I've never been a huge James Labrie fan, so when he's not singing I just enjoy Dream Theater even more.
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    Re: Mike Portnoy

    That's crazy.. is he the drummer for Dream Theater? I've heard of them before but don't know too much about em.

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    Re: Mike Portnoy

    portnoy is definently a drumming major in the band scene....taking a lesser role to those that have been gods long before him.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6Jdpw6tW_A
    it's a shame that many of the BETTER bands out there don't get radio play as much as they should.


    i've always enjoyed Dream Theater,but i have to give credit to my drummer cousin for introducing me to them...
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  4. Wed Aug 20th, 2008, 04:58 AM #4
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    Re: Mike Portnoy

    Quote Originally Posted by Kappa03 View Post
    That's crazy.. is he the drummer for Dream Theater? I've heard of them before but don't know too much about em.
    Yep, he's been their drummer from the beginning.

    Quote Originally Posted by daemon View Post
    portnoy is definently a drumming major in the band scene....taking a lesser role to those that have been gods long before him.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6Jdpw6tW_A
    it's a shame that many of the BETTER bands out there don't get radio play as much as they should.


    i've always enjoyed Dream Theater,but i have to give credit to my drummer cousin for introducing me to them...
    I agree, it's sad that alot of great bands don't get airplay and then we get stuck with bands like Linkin Park all over the radio. I get stoked when Kilo(here in the Springs) plays a Dream Theater song. I'm usually at work, so I just crank the radio up because it's not often I get to hear them on actual popular radio.

    As for me, I got turned onto Dream Theater at a young age. About 14 or 15 when I started playing the guitar. I got into all the super technical bands and musicians. Prog Metal is definetely one of the better genre's of metal.
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  5. Wed Aug 20th, 2008, 05:38 AM #5
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    Re: Mike Portnoy

    Quote Originally Posted by The Black Knight View Post
    As for me, I got turned onto Dream Theater at a young age. About 14 or 15 when I started playing the guitar. I got into all the super technical bands and musicians. Prog Metal is definetely one of the better genre's of metal.
    you must be way younger than me....think i was 25 or so when i first heard them.

    progressive rock(metal) has a tendency of kicking you in the balls.

    i do have a few fave bands that i prefer,but most of it is goth type stuff.
    my taste in music varies from day to day and i must admit that i have been guilty of listening to too much radio play.
    wish there was station that actuallys had the cajones to play what was requested from all people....including all genres of music.


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  6. Wed Aug 20th, 2008, 06:10 AM #6
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    Re: Mike Portnoy

    I know nothing about Dream Theater...

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  7. Wed Aug 20th, 2008, 06:23 AM #7
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    Re: Mike Portnoy

    one more step to being considered an old man....

    Quote Originally Posted by Aracheon View Post
    I know nothing about Dream Theater...

    mayo....

    Fear is the mind-killer.
    Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
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    And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
    Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
    Only I will remain."

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  8. Wed Aug 20th, 2008, 06:37 AM #8
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    Re: Mike Portnoy

    Prog rock... VFR... I now drive an Acura...


    You'd think I have progeria or something.
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  9. Wed Aug 20th, 2008, 06:42 AM #9
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    Re: Mike Portnoy

    more big words....
    i actually had to look that one up
    Quote Originally Posted by Aracheon View Post
    Prog rock... VFR... I now drive an Acura...


    You'd think I have progeria or something.
    mayo....

    Fear is the mind-killer.
    Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
    I will face my fear.
    I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
    And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
    Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
    Only I will remain."

    .........a crotch rocket going 85 to 90 down the highway looking like a power ranger on a mission...
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  10. Wed Aug 20th, 2008, 07:00 AM #10
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    Re: Mike Portnoy

    BACK ON TOPIC!!!

    BTW BK.
    have you ever heard of Fates Warning???
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP30AvBueyo

    and you have to give a hand to scott rockenfield as a great drummer as well.
    just another band that doesn't get enough airplay.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlPiLkO004I


    paradise lost.....????
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMgQoYFp_K4

    i could go on with some awesome stuff,but it never seems to get much attention here!!!

    oh well.

    no bounce,no play
    mayo....

    Fear is the mind-killer.
    Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
    I will face my fear.
    I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
    And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
    Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
    Only I will remain."

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  11. Wed Aug 20th, 2008, 07:31 AM #11
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    Thumbs up Re: Mike Portnoy

    There's Mike Portnoy, and a list of every other drummer. The best I've ever heard. Check them out live, it's worth it.
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    Re: Mike Portnoy

    Hey daemon, if you like goth and prog, check out Opeth. Norweigan Black Metal at it's finest!!!!!
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    Re: Mike Portnoy

    BLIND GUARDIAN FTW!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAFaf50h7WM
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    Re: Mike Portnoy

    Quote Originally Posted by MILKMAN65 View Post
    Hey daemon, if you like goth and prog, check out Opeth. Norweigan Black Metal at it's finest!!!!!
    SWEET!!!!

    thanks!!!!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URYEcgGCM98
    mayo....

    Fear is the mind-killer.
    Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
    I will face my fear.
    I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
    And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
    Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
    Only I will remain."

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    Re: Mike Portnoy

    Jeff's reply to thread with "Neil Peart is God" in three, two, one....
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    Re: Mike Portnoy

    I think Opeth is passing thru Denver sometime in Oct. The wife said she would go??? I don't think she really listens to my music.........No, definetly not.
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    Re: Mike Portnoy

    took the GF to TYPE O NEGATIVE awhile back.
    the look on her face with the way peeps were dressed was priceless.
    especiall the whited out goth looking nun that followed her in the girls room.


    too funny
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    Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
    I will face my fear.
    I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
    And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
    Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
    Only I will remain."

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    Re: Mike Portnoy

    Quote Originally Posted by Gixxerk2 View Post
    Jeff's reply to thread with "Neil Peart is God" in three, two, one....

    Mike's good to great....but he is no Neil Peart.

    but this is a 7 year old...old video but Still
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8cvK...eature=related
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    Re: Mike Portnoy

    Quote Originally Posted by puckstr View Post
    Mike's good to great....but he is no Neil Peart.

    but this is a 7 year old...old video but Still
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8cvK...eature=related
    big props to that kid.
    as i've said....wee need more giants in the industry.
    let's just hope he follows through with his ability and doesn't end up being part of a "sell out" band.....WOW
    mayo....

    Fear is the mind-killer.
    Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
    I will face my fear.
    I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
    And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
    Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
    Only I will remain."

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    Re: Mike Portnoy

    Quote Originally Posted by puckstr View Post
    Mike's good to great....but he is no Neil Peart.

    but this is a 7 year old...old video but Still
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8cvK...eature=related
    something a little more difficult for him to have done!!!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-_wNsp7Wqo
    mayo....

    Fear is the mind-killer.
    Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
    I will face my fear.
    I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
    And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
    Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
    Only I will remain."

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    Re: Mike Portnoy

    Quote Originally Posted by daemon View Post
    something a little more difficult for him to have done!!!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-_wNsp7Wqo
    look at him flip the sticks at 3:40
    mayo....

    Fear is the mind-killer.
    Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
    I will face my fear.
    I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
    And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
    Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
    Only I will remain."

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    Re: Mike Portnoy

    Quote Originally Posted by MILKMAN65 View Post
    Hey daemon, if you like goth and prog, check out Opeth. Norweigan Black Metal at it's finest!!!!!

    My boss is a big Opeth fan. Between the two of us, we have all their albums and DVDs.
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    Re: Mike Portnoy

    Quote Originally Posted by daemon View Post
    look at him flip the sticks at 3:40

    Dang

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    Re: Mike Portnoy

    Portnoy-is good at counting. to technical, memorizes everything with no feeling. then again, that's prog rock?
    Bozzio-has better independence and puts a little feeling in it. better player.
    Peart- was innovative for his time but got passed up a long time ago (sorry rush fans)
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