Heavy Metal Soap Opera (The Mike Portnoy vs. Dream Theater Saga) - Page 36

Xiphos68 · 04-26-2011, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Espaul

He knew the song before it was made

I can get over that.

Anyway, it's cool to hear all these stories about Portnoy and how he treated the fans with so much love/care for them. I hope that if I can ever be in a band that's how I would want to be.

Mangini, as well. Seeing his personality and all he seems like an awesome guy.

My friend (Travis Shore) took lessons from Mangini and he was actually Manginis teachers pet. One time Mangini got some new bass pedals (200$-300$ pedals). He said "he didn't need them" or something like that. So he gave them to my friend Travis. Supossively, at one time my friend was going to try to get in on the audition (not so sure). But he has mad skills.

RevDrucifer · 04-26-2011, 07:40 PM

Hahahaha and already the bitching starts about how the new "music" doesn't sound promising.

A 3 second riff, just being jammed on, not recorded....

Lovin' it.

WickedSymphony · 04-26-2011, 07:57 PM

^ Hey man, now that Portnoy's not around they're not pushing to be heavier and more melodic!

My judgments are reserved until we actually hear some finished tracks.

slapnutz · 04-26-2011, 08:38 PM

Man that Roadrunner "doco" was awesome. Really rooting for Mangini but you never know. He just seems to have so much enthusiasm for the part. I loved it when it said, he doesnt like word "gig", serious passion there.

ShadyDavey · 04-27-2011, 03:39 AM

*sets alarm clock to 15:00 GMT*

11 am EST - can't wait for the next instalment!

asmegin_slayer · 04-27-2011, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadyDavey

*sets alarm clock to 15:00 GMT*

11 am EST - can't wait for the next instalment!

TODAY?!!

Damn you warner for making a reality type metal show online! The suspense is killing me!

Kurkkuviipale · 04-27-2011, 09:55 AM

Am I late?

ShadyDavey · 04-27-2011, 10:03 AM

Just on time I would say

(Watching now, immoderately excited!)

Kurkkuviipale · 04-27-2011, 10:18 AM

Holy .... Marco Minneman was nice...

And Derek Roddy nailed the blast beat!

Nazca · 04-27-2011, 10:20 AM

Marco was a beast!
It's definitely between him and Mangini, so far! Looking forward to Friday(?) I guess.

WickedSymphony · 04-27-2011, 10:21 AM

Marco Minneman was ....ing awesome. I mean holy shit, wow.

At this point, I agree with what Myung said at the end of the video. Not gonna spell it out here for spoiler's sake, though

DLG · 04-27-2011, 10:21 AM

Roddy as expected, is one of those drummers that can prepare anything, but doesn't really have a brain that is wired for proggy stuff like this on the fly, like Virgil and Marco do.

Minneman definitely crushed everyone there. Didn't know he was that tall though, that wing span is terrifying, dude looks goofy as hell

ShadyDavey · 04-27-2011, 10:26 AM

Highly impressed with both Marco and Mike - I'm not terribly familiar with the other guys so it'll be interesting to see how they stack up later in the week.

Acme · 04-27-2011, 10:30 AM

I'm quite disappointed about Virgil. I thought he would be much more precise. Maybe he just overjittered it. Marco is my favourite so far. To be honest, I don't like Mangini that much, his extreme excitement felt too pesky for me. It's funny to rate them based on 2 minute long clips, but whatever.

Xiphos68 · 04-27-2011, 10:32 AM

Virgil: Impressed the mess out of me! No wonder he's "special." That man is ridiculous!

Marco: I loved his enthusiam and his jamming was good, but it reminded me of Portnoy actually and since when did he play in Necrophagist!?!? Besides that he was ridiculous!

Derek Roddy: Impressed me with his blast beats but everything else I didn't feel like hit fitted in with the band. But he still a great drummer though!

Thomas Lang: Was fun to watch, I felt like he could be in Dream Theater and I enjoyed him.

But I would have to say by looking at the video and them mentioning Mike over again...I would really say it's him. Due to other things in the current world as well. With him canceling all his lessons and etc.

ArrowHead · 04-27-2011, 10:34 AM

Plus, if this were a planned out and well made film, it would make sense to introduce the winner at the beginning, and set it up so you're rooting for them the whole time. Seems they're doing this for Mangini here.

ShadyDavey · 04-27-2011, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xiphos68

Virgil: Impressed the mess out of me! No wonder he's "special." That man is ridiculous!

Marco: I loved his enthusiam and his jamming was good, but it reminded me of Portnoy actually and since when did he play in Necrophagist!?!? Besides that he was ridiculous!

Derek Roddy: Impressed me with his blast beats but everything else I didn't feel like hit fitted in with the band. But he still a great drummer though!

Thomas Lang: Was fun to watch, I felt like he could be in Dream Theater and I enjoyed him.

But I would have to say by looking at the video and them mentioning Mike over again...I would really say it's him. Due to other things in the current world as well. With him canceling all his lessons and etc.

Derek seemed really personable, and his speed is unquestionable but he didn't seem to suit the intricate, proggy style.

Thomas - monster technique and groove but shot himself in the foot via interpretation rather than imitation for the "canonical" songs. Can't fault his playing feel however....

Marco =/= Portnoy when the situation called for it, and clearly stamped his own authority on other parts without being quite as eager to fit in as Mike who sorta reminded me of an over-enthusiastic puppy. Lovely guy ofc and they're both tremendous musicians....

Want the last episode NAOW!!

Xiphos68 · 04-27-2011, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadyDavey

Derek seemed really personable, and his speed is unquestionable but he didn't seem to suit the intricate, proggy style.

Thomas - monster technique and groove but shot himself in the foot via interpretation rather than imitation for the "canonical" songs. Can't fault his playing feel however....

Marco =/= Portnoy when the situation called for it, and clearly stamped his own authority on other parts without being quite as eager to fit in as Mike who sorta reminded me of an over-enthusiastic puppy. Lovely guy ofc and they're both tremendous musicians....

Want the last episode NAOW!!

Marco: Yeah. I think I could agree with that and I must say his a monster though. But did he really play in Necrophagist?!

Indeed I want to see it noaw!!!!

So I wonder now who is drummer that gets James "best by far" comment?

drmosh · 04-27-2011, 10:45 AM

wish I could watch those ....ing videos in germany, I ....ing hate region blocking by IP so damn much.
Gonna have to move back home >

WickedSymphony · 04-27-2011, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acme

It's funny to rate them based on 2 minute long clips, but whatever.

I agree with you on that. There's so much more to the 3 songs they had them play, let alone the jamming and new riffs, that it seems very difficult to get a real grasp on how they compare to one another aside from saying that they're all monster to begin with. But then again, the reality is that it's the members of DT rating them based on the whole audition, not us on 2 minute clips, so there's that whole thing

asmegin_slayer · 04-27-2011, 10:51 AM

....!! Marco and Mangini have my votes. But I'm still going with Marco so as of now.

Mordacain · 04-27-2011, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nazca

Marco was a beast!
It's definitely between him and Mangini, so far! Looking forward to Friday(?) I guess.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WickedSymphony

Marco Minneman was ....ing awesome. I mean holy shit, wow.

At this point, I agree with what Myung said at the end of the video. Not gonna spell it out here for spoiler's sake, though

Minneman was unreal awesome. Right now, I would be happy with either him or Mike M. I think the feel of the jams I might have slightly preferred Mike's vibe with the rest of the band, but both..absolutely awesome.

Espaul · 04-27-2011, 11:06 AM

It's probably not going to be Virgil, and I'm glad! I need him in Planet X!

Opeth666 · 04-27-2011, 11:06 AM

Marco and Mangini........ bring em both to the band...that'd be interesting hell periphery has 3 guitarists why not two drummers....I kid

SirMyghin · 04-27-2011, 11:10 AM

I can say I wouldn't want to be the guy making these choices. Donati was impressive to watch, the fact he plays with the traditional grip blew my mind.

That said I pity the drummers a bit, as a bassist I have joined bands with some tunes, and what few recordings they had I was welcome to step over. To me not being able to reinterpret is an issue, and although I understand it , unless I am playing to learn something for techniques sake I am prone to reinterpretting also.

Marcos mannerisms and the sort of awkwardness to his movements is fun to watch.

Also who else is keeping track, admit it... We have heard Myung speak 2x so far

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04-26-2011, 07:40 PM	#877
RevDrucifer SS.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 641 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hahahaha and already the bitching starts about how the new "music" doesn't sound promising. A 3 second riff, just being jammed on, not recorded.... Lovin' it. drmosh, AxeHappy and SirMyghin like this.

04-26-2011, 08:38 PM	#879
slapnutz SS.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 345 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Man that Roadrunner "doco" was awesome. Really rooting for Mangini but you never know. He just seems to have so much enthusiasm for the part. I loved it when it said, he doesnt like word "gig", serious passion there. RevDrucifer and Shrikkanth like this.

04-27-2011, 03:39 AM	#880
ShadyDavey 7ibrarian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Peterborough, UK Posts: 6,588 Thanked: 104 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	sets alarm clock to 15:00 GMT 11 am EST - can't wait for the next instalment! Alberto7 and SirMyghin like this. While raping a bear in Yellowstone and snorting coke out of a freshly-dead baby's skull, I finally felt that I had found my calling and built a time machine out of Iraqi WMDs and LOTS OF HEMP WHOA. Using this time machine I went back in time and shot JFK from outer ....ing space. I am now your god - Jeff .....and then all of a sudden he drops the musical equivilant of a steaming turd right in our laps - ESP Griffyn

04-27-2011, 09:55 AM	#882
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04-26-2011, 07:57 PM	#878
WickedSymphony SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: California Posts: 1,269 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	^ Hey man, now that Portnoy's not around they're not pushing to be heavier and more melodic! My judgments are reserved until we actually hear some finished tracks.

04-27-2011, 10:03 AM	#883
ShadyDavey 7ibrarian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Peterborough, UK Posts: 6,588 Thanked: 104 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Just on time I would say (Watching now, immoderately excited!) While raping a bear in Yellowstone and snorting coke out of a freshly-dead baby's skull, I finally felt that I had found my calling and built a time machine out of Iraqi WMDs and LOTS OF HEMP WHOA. Using this time machine I went back in time and shot JFK from outer ....ing space. I am now your god - Jeff .....and then all of a sudden he drops the musical equivilant of a steaming turd right in our laps - ESP Griffyn

04-27-2011, 10:18 AM	#884
Kurkkuviipale Another Sinking Shit Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 3,741 Thanked: 96 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Holy .... Marco Minneman was nice... And Derek Roddy nailed the blast beat! Oceill - Facebook Oceill - SoundCloud Joel's Soundcloud Memoirs - Facebook My views and ways for mixing, processing and programming drums! (WIP) JL Productions - Mixing and mastering services by me! Go check it out!

04-27-2011, 10:20 AM	#885
Nazca SS.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 204 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Marco was a beast! It's definitely between him and Mangini, so far! Looking forward to Friday(?) I guess.

04-27-2011, 10:21 AM	#886
WickedSymphony SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: California Posts: 1,269 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Marco Minneman was ....ing awesome. I mean holy shit, wow. At this point, I agree with what Myung said at the end of the video. Not gonna spell it out here for spoiler's sake, though ShadyDavey likes this.

04-27-2011, 10:21 AM	#887
DLG not guthrie govan Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Belgrade, Serbia Posts: 3,674 Thanked: 69 $DLG is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $DLG is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $DLG is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $DLG is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $DLG is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $DLG is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $DLG is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Roddy as expected, is one of those drummers that can prepare anything, but doesn't really have a brain that is wired for proggy stuff like this on the fly, like Virgil and Marco do. Minneman definitely crushed everyone there. Didn't know he was that tall though, that wing span is terrifying, dude looks goofy as hell Randy, Acme and TheSleeper like this. http://www.facebook.com/draconicmetal

04-27-2011, 10:26 AM	#888
ShadyDavey 7ibrarian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Peterborough, UK Posts: 6,588 Thanked: 104 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Highly impressed with both Marco and Mike - I'm not terribly familiar with the other guys so it'll be interesting to see how they stack up later in the week. While raping a bear in Yellowstone and snorting coke out of a freshly-dead baby's skull, I finally felt that I had found my calling and built a time machine out of Iraqi WMDs and LOTS OF HEMP WHOA. Using this time machine I went back in time and shot JFK from outer ....ing space. I am now your god - Jeff .....and then all of a sudden he drops the musical equivilant of a steaming turd right in our laps - ESP Griffyn

04-27-2011, 10:30 AM	#889
Acme SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Zalaegerszeg, Hungary Posts: 101 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm quite disappointed about Virgil. I thought he would be much more precise. Maybe he just overjittered it. Marco is my favourite so far. To be honest, I don't like Mangini that much, his extreme excitement felt too pesky for me. It's funny to rate them based on 2 minute long clips, but whatever.

04-27-2011, 10:32 AM	#890
Xiphos68 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Earth Posts: 6,555 Thanked: 187 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Virgil: Impressed the mess out of me! No wonder he's "special." That man is ridiculous! Marco: I loved his enthusiam and his jamming was good, but it reminded me of Portnoy actually and since when did he play in Necrophagist!?!? Besides that he was ridiculous! Derek Roddy: Impressed me with his blast beats but everything else I didn't feel like hit fitted in with the band. But he still a great drummer though! Thomas Lang: Was fun to watch, I felt like he could be in Dream Theater and I enjoyed him. But I would have to say by looking at the video and them mentioning Mike over again...I would really say it's him. Due to other things in the current world as well. With him canceling all his lessons and etc. Have a question about The Gospel or prayer request, PM me. Happy to help and God Bless! Band: www.facebook.com/whisperfromheaven For fans of Melodic-Metal. "Once you have entered the Ocean... You have entered the food chain." - Dad

04-27-2011, 10:34 AM	#891
ArrowHead SS.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,436 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Plus, if this were a planned out and well made film, it would make sense to introduce the winner at the beginning, and set it up so you're rooting for them the whole time. Seems they're doing this for Mangini here. My Youtube Channel My Bandcamp Page

04-27-2011, 10:45 AM	#894
drmosh Sir Paul of the Mosh Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 4,695 Thanked: 29 $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $drmosh is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 9 reviews	wish I could watch those ....ing videos in germany, I ....ing hate region blocking by IP so damn much. Gonna have to move back home >

04-27-2011, 10:51 AM	#896
asmegin_slayer cali-cornia bluffer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,198 Thanked: 146 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	....!! Marco and Mangini have my votes. But I'm still going with Marco so as of now. My Band www.myspace.com/colorofaum www.facebook.com/colorofaum

04-27-2011, 11:06 AM	#898
Espaul ss.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tønsberg, Norway Posts: 1,461 Thanked: 40 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's probably not going to be Virgil, and I'm glad! I need him in Planet X! AySay and TheSleeper like this. You: "I'd like a Coke." Waiter:"Is Pepsi ok?" You: "Is Monopoly money ok?" http://www.youtube.com/concretenor

04-27-2011, 11:06 AM	#899
Opeth666 SS.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 844 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Marco and Mangini........ bring em both to the band...that'd be interesting hell periphery has 3 guitarists why not two drummers....I kid

04-27-2011, 11:10 AM	#900
SirMyghin The Dirt Guy Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Anywhere but here. Posts: 7,157 Thanked: 41 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I can say I wouldn't want to be the guy making these choices. Donati was impressive to watch, the fact he plays with the traditional grip blew my mind. That said I pity the drummers a bit, as a bassist I have joined bands with some tunes, and what few recordings they had I was welcome to step over. To me not being able to reinterpret is an issue, and although I understand it , unless I am playing to learn something for techniques sake I am prone to reinterpretting also. Marcos mannerisms and the sort of awkwardness to his movements is fun to watch. Also who else is keeping track, admit it... We have heard Myung speak 2x so far Guitar techs are for sissies. Learn some damn music theory, don't complain, and you'll be a better person. -Schecterwhore Show me a truly awesome guitar for under $1000 and I'll show you hateful lies.

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